The Great Southern Star - March 30, 2010

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Home brand Call for logo designs to market Leongatha

By Jane Ross THE push is on again for a town logo for Leongatha.

EASTER FUNDAY THEY’RE racing on Easter Sunday for the first time at Stony Creek, but former local stayer “Bruce” won’t be getting the chocolates. Bruce, who used to race as Don’t Stop, has retired to Michelle Thorson’s Meeniyan property, where he is more interested in Easter eggs than the hard yards of race day. Sunday’s meeting is billed as a family day, with Easter egg hunts, a colouring competition and children’s races down the main straight.

Space has been left on the new town entrance signs for such an image.

What should it be of?

South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, said a town logo needed to reflect vision and community spirit and he couldn’t see the point of having a logo for a logo’s sake.

He, for one, likes the Koonwarra depiction of a swan.

“Knowing the nature of the town and the direction it is heading with the focus on sustainability, that logo resonates with me.”

A logo appeals to long-time resident Jack Rayson too.

“I think it identifies a town; it’s a good idea.”

But the style of such an innovation had him stumped.

“I can’t think of anything you could use for Leongatha.”

He thought the logo should reflect the big dairying industry in the town but baulked at the prospect of a dairy cow.

The Leongatha Progress Association has

Lookover: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce member Kay Puru.

been working on a design for a Leongatha town logo.

The project began last year and a competition held.

Association vice president Mimmie Jackson, said members are keen to ensure the logo both reflects the ethos of Leongatha and has the backing of the community and she is co-ordinating the push to develop one.

The progress association’s idea is that aspects of the logo could also be used by the community when creating new symbols for events and groups in Leongatha.

Continued on page 5.

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YOUNG music fans soaked up the serene atmosphere of the Raw Vibes Youth Music Festival at Mossvale Park on Saturday.

The annual concert may have lured fewer people this year due to the cancellation of some major acts at the last minute, but those who attended savoured an intimate show.

The line-up featured Spookyfish, Leongatha duo Emily Morris and Ali Smith as Birds of Song, local newcomer Tash Parker, Salubrious, and Oh Pep!

Teenagers and young adults travelled from across South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley for the superb event, staged by the South Gippsland Shire Youth Council.

Event manager Cassie Willcocks said the festival offered music, frisbee, volleyball and fake tattoos, plus spread messages about road safety and mental health to youngsters.

She praised South Gippsland Shire Council, including officers Ned Dennis and Sophie Dixon, for their support.

Safety message: Jackson Lia, Grace McLachlan, Shane Archer and Daniel Whittingham reflect over a Roadsafe display featuring the ute driven by 22-year-old South Gippslander Chris, who sustained brain damage as the result of an accident.

Great time: Emma Aparo and Lucy Piper (front) have fun with Wayne Hubbard, Nick Murdica and Isabelle Poole.

Sporting fun: Craig Brown, Emily Miles, Alex Boasman, Fraser Cash and Shane Archer take up volleyball.

Making it happen: South Gippsland Shire Youth Council members Daniel O’Flaherty, Ashleigh Parr, Lauren Trani, Michael Dixon, Cassie Willcocks and Alex Karavis.

Magical voices: Emily Morris and Ali Smith of Leongatha group, Birds of Song.

Great time: Zoe Goldberg, Josie Harfield-Park, Amy Kindellan and Georgina Williamson show their fake tattoos.

Dairy breakthrough

By Jane Ross THERE’S been a major breakthrough for dairy farmers in the controversial dams licensing issue.

After a great deal of lobbying from farmers, the UDV and VFF Water Council, the Department of Sustainability and Environment has backed down.

Farmers will still need to register their dams, but if they use that water for their own purposes only, there won’t be a fee.

“It’s a very good outcome,” said UDV president Chris Griffin.

The controversy arose when the State decided water used to wash down dairy sheds, needed to be licensed.

Discussions went on for a long time. Mr Griffin said when he became president of the UDV last year,

he was not comfortable with the dam licence situation.

The UDV put dairy farmers’ views to the VFF Water Council and the lobbying went from there.

Changes to the Dairy Shed Water Licence Transition Program include an option for farmers to trade water.

If they want to do that – and Mr Griffin said most don’t – costs will be incurred.

The trading will only be able to take place within a given catchment area.

The date for farmers to have their dairy shed water licences in order has also changed.

It had been February 26, but now, farmers have until April 23.

After that date, DSE program manager Patrick O’Halloran, said any unlicensed dairy farmers would risk a fine.

In other changes, water authorities will have discretion on whether

a meter is required for new licences for surface water under 10 million litres and groundwater under 20 million litres.

Mr O’Halloran said all commercial water use had to be licensed and accounted for so that the State’s water resources were managed and used sustainably.

“We want to make sure that we can account for commercial water use by all dairy farms.

“At the same time, we want to make this transition program easy for dairy farmers.”

Mr Griffin said the UDV and the VFF had always maintained that the program wouldn’t achieve its intended objectives unless farmers’ concerns were addressed.

Before the changes, South Gippsland dairy farmer Ian Campbell, had described the dam licences as “a big rip off to get at farmers”.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 3

Fine paid AN anonymous payment has settled the parking fine issued to Korumburra resident Mavis Wrench.

The long running dispute over the fine saw an incensed Mrs Wrench, along with C48 protester and ally Paul Richardson, berate council at its most recent meeting on Wednesday, March 17.

The fine was issued for parking in a no stopping zone.

South Gippsland Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Tim Tamlin, met with Mrs Wrench to discuss the fine.

He said the fine had not been withdrawn, and payment had been made by someone who wished to remain anonymous.

“I have discussed the situation with the resident and offered a property access solution, but in public fairness I could not withdraw the fine over an incident that contravened the Local Law,” he said.

“We can’t have one set of rules for one person and then change it for the next.

“From our point of view, the matter of the fine has been resolved. I would also like to confirm that Mr Ian Nicholas (local laws officer) did not issue the fine, and is in no danger of being sacked as indicated in some corners.”

Rain arrives HERE’S a turn up.

It’s rained buckets around South Gippsland in the past few days, with the exception of Foster.

South Gippsland Water reports falls of 22mm at Leongatha’s Ruby Creek, 24mm at Korumburra’s Coalition Creek, 20mm at Wonthaggi’s Lance Creek and 25mm at Poowong, Loch and Nyora’s Little Bass.

Fish Creek’s Battery Creek storage had 16mm, whereas Foster’s Deep Creek had a mere 3.6mm.

Authority managing director Steve Evans, said the storages were “quite satisfactory” for this time of year.

Lance Creek is at 75 per cent, down one per cent from last week, Ruby Creek is down one at 62 per cent, Coalition Creek also down one at 60 per cent, Deep Creek remains at 93 per cent, Battery Creek is still 83 per cent and Little Bass is down one per cent from 60.

The Tarwin, Agnes and Tarra rivers are running well.

Peace at last

By Brad Lester

THE cenotaph at Inverloch has been relocated to its new home, ending controversy over the new site of the monument.

Inverloch RSL sub-branch members and Bass Coast Shire councillors had advocated for the cenotaph to be moved to the centre of town, at the corner of A’Beckett and Reilly streets.

But council officers wanted the monument to remain at the corner of Reilly Street and Bayview Avenue.

The cenotaph was installed in A’Beckett Street on Friday, outside the Inverloch Community Hub. Victorian RSL president David McLachlan OA will attend the reconsecration of the war memorial on Friday, April 16.

Inverloch RSL secretary Peter Allen said the middle of town was the right place for the cenotaph to be.

“The centre of town has changed since 1931 because there were not all the shops there are now,” he said.

“Go into any small town in Australia and the war memorial is not tucked away in a little back street.”

A petition signed by 380 Inver-

loch residents called for the cenotaph to be placed outside the community hub.

The Inverloch RSL has paid thousands of dollars to have the cenotaph restored and relocated. Michael Tong undertook most of the renovation, together with RSL member Steve Snelling.

The memorial, arguably the oldest structure in Inverloch, has been sandblasted and rendered.

“It’s not often that we get to do restoration work like this,” Mr Allen said.

The cenotaph was de-consecrated in September last year and moved to the Inverloch industrial estate for renovation.

Council will replace the memorial garden built by the RSL at the community centre site in 1988.

Plans to erect a war memorial in Inverloch were first made in 1931.

School children collected beach stones that were set in concrete around a marble slab, onto which the inscription “Commemorating Inverloch Volunteers, Great War 1914-1918” was engraved.

Those rocks were carted to the memorial site by Col Wyeth with his horse and dray, and Les Dannock built the memorial.

The site was dedicated and consecrated by the Anglican Vicar, Reverend Cooper.

After World War Two, the original rough stones and concrete cover began to deteriorate. These were covered with concrete and a metal plaque was added.

That plaque carried the words “In Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives for King and Country 1839 – 1945, LEST WE FORGET”.

In 2002, the cenotaph was cleaned and painted by Fred White of the Inverloch RSL and a plaque detailing the cenotaph’s history was attached.

On Anzac Day, Mr Wyeth’s daughter Carol Thorn unveiled the plaque and the cenotaph was reconsecrated by Lieutenant Ian Platt of the Salvation Army.

Ms Thorn will also be involved at the ceremony on April 16, which will take place at the corner of A’Beckett and Reilly streets at 10.45am.

Paul Everitt will represent the Everitt family who paid for most of the original memorial garden.

At last: Inverloch RSL subbranch junior vice-president Gordon Garbutt and secretary Peter Allen assist with the relocation of the cenotaph.

Smoke detector alarm THE CFA is urging residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms when they turn back their clocks on Sunday, April 4.

A household fire can spread and engulf a home in the blink of an eye, destroying property, personal possessions and lives. Smoke alarms give an early warning sign to alert occupants, giving them time to take action and evacuate - but only if they work.

“Smoke alarms do save lives. The CFA attends over 1000 house fires every year.

You can die in house fires,” brigade support officer for CFA Prom country Jodi Butler said.

Ms Butler said the CFA had been working overtime getting the message out, but some were still not heeding the warning.

Ruby brigade captain Darren Hardacre said older people were particularly at risk.

“It’s tough for elderly people, who sometimes can’t get up a ladder to change the batteries in their smoke detectors,” he said.

“Sometimes they need family members to get up and change it.”

The Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery campaign aims to promote the importance of working smoke alarms. At the end of daylight saving, CFA and MFB, together with Duracell, are urging all Victorian residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they turn back their clocks.

The CFA recommend that all residents replace their smoke alarm batteries with long-lasting alkaline batteries and be aware all smoke alarms have a lifespan of about 10 years. It is advised that you check your smoke alarm for the service date (the date when the alarm may no longer work) indicated on the base of each smoke alarm and replace it

accordingly, regardless of use.

As part of the campaign, 13,000 Duracell batteries will be distributed to vulnerable and elderly people throughout CFA and MFB areas.

Smoke alarm safety tips: • Only purchase smoke alarms that carry the Australian Standards symbol • Install smoke alarms outside the sleeping areas on every level of your house and where people sleep with their doors closed, install a smoke alarm in the bedroom • Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries yearly • Clean smoke alarms every year by vacuuming the sensing chamber • Try to avoid locating smoke alarms near cooking appliances and bathrooms.

Smoke alarms are very sensitive and will activate with the smallest amount of smoke or steam.

Don’t be alarmed: Ruby brigade captain Darren Hardacre and brigade support officer for CFA Prom country Jodi Butler, are urging residents to make sure they have working fire detectors.

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Lining up: ball attendees, kneeling, from left: netball club vice president Deb Griffin and football club president, Andrew Burns.

Front: Justin Jackson, Wayne Butcher, Tim Thornby, Pete Scott, Lewis Rankin, Jake Griffiths, Will Rankin and Bruce Clark. Back: Julie Jackson, Meagan Reid, Suzie Crowe, Jen Scott, April Morris, Megan Taberner, Kath Reid and Anna Dortmans.

Crossing the line MEN and women swapped wardrobes to raise money for new netball courts at Inverloch recently.

The Inverloch Football/Netball Club held a Cross Dress Deb Ball to raise $2000 towards the construction of the courts, changerooms and fencing.

Organisers Kate Rankin, Anna Dortmans and Jen Scott were satisfied with the result and the fashions.

Suits suit: Kath Reid, Meagan Reid and Jen Scott.

Practising preachers: ball organisers Kate Rankin and Anna Dortmans followed the dress code.

Co-ordinated styles: Pete Scott and Wayne Butcher talk make-up.

Pretty men: James Brosnan and Russell Miller compare dresses.

New experience: Megan Taberner, April Morris, Lewis Rankin, Suzie Crowe, Jake Griffiths, Julie Jackson and Justin Jackson in costume.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 5

Invy’s shifting sands

By Matt Dunn A FOUR year battle to secure a group of Inverloch residents a guaranteed place to see out their retirements has failed.

The residents of Inverloch’s Sunny Sand Residential Village were offered a five year lease, which has about two years to run, and while they own their own dwellings, they do not own the land.

The Housing for the Aged Action Group recently lost a four year battle to have the laws changed to extend minimum lease agreements. The State Government was not willing to come to the party.

“It’s pretty tenuous and it’s something we’re trying to address.

Security of tenure is a key thing for anyone, but particularly older people, who hope to live out their retirement in peace,” HAAG tenancy adviser worker Jeff Fiedler said.

“The dwellings are built on stumps and it could cost a lot of money – up to $50,000 - to relocate them. And if you’ve invested all of your retirement savings in the home, you may not have a lot left over. Some people may not even be able to afford to move it.

“The only other option may be to

Shifting sands: Sunny Sand Residential Village is one of many in the state where residents are given short term leases, despite owning their own dwellings.

sell it, and in our experience, when places have closed like this it becomes a fire sale. You have all sorts of sharks coming in offering residents half what their places are worth. People come out of it really badly.”

He said the collapse of such villages led to other issues.

“We’ve also got a housing problem then. What do people do then? If you’ve only got $70,000 then you can’t really buy anything else. It’s one of the few options some people have to buy a

home and have that sense of ownership at an affordable rate,” he said.

“We want minimum term leases introduced in these sorts of places, so people are offered a 50 year lease to protect them for the duration of their retirement. This is the sort of guarantee people need.

“People are investing a lot of money in these places, so they really deserve that commitment, I suppose. There’s only a couple of years to run on that lease – they’re about three years into

a five year lease. It’s hoped the owner will renew that lease, but even then, if it’s renewed for another five years, people will worry about what will happen at the end of that five years.”

Mr Fiedler said there was “some additional anxiety because of the desalination plant.

“There’s a lot of people moving into the area and potential for anyone with land to cash in on it,” he said.

Mr Fiedler has met twice with the residents.

“Just about all the residents came along, which demonstrates to us the level of concern that was there. The security of tenure issue is their central concern,” he said.

“Everything else flows from that. If you’ve got security of tenure, you feel free to speak up about other things.

If you don’t have security of tenure you’re afraid on a number of levels.

You feel that you could be asked to leave if you get on the wrong side of the owner.

“People are happy there. They get on well with the owner. There’s no dispute as such, but it’s really an issue of people having the right to live there for the rest of their lives. Places like Sunny Sand are an example of a place where people will always fear for the future.”

Home brand

Continued from page 1.

Kay Puru, who is representing the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce on the logo design committee, said a logo can be a key platform in tourism marketing.

“You find most towns do have one, where we don’t. Tourists can associate the logo with the town,” she said.

Discussion and design suggestions have been drawn together by Al Whitmore and Sacha Lamont, who have each produced some basic designs. Community feedback is sought.

The designs have had to take into account constraints such as a request from VicRoads to not include pictorial images or a lot of colour

and fine detail.

Sacha has said that her designs reflect the symbolism of a blue heeler, “man’s best friend”.

The heeler, an Australian farming icon, is facing to the right, an orientation identified with advancing and looking to the future.

The dog represents loyalty, fidelity and the image of a pathfinder.

Her rolling hills and arable land are inspired

by Koori visual language that acknowledges a people and culture before white settlement.

Al Whitmore said his bird design denotes Leongatha as the “land of the lyrebird”, while the town in the hills suggests being snugged down for comfort.

Drawing together the tall trees and cows “brings together some of the elements that the town is famous for”.

“The dairy industry is so important to the town and the farms were originally carved out of the rainforest.”

The church spire can be seen from many approaches to Leongatha.

Comments on the designs (pictured) or suggestions for other designs should be emailed to progress@leongatha.vic.au or sent to the Leongatha Progress Association at PO Box 132 Leongatha.

Above and right: Al Whitmore’s suggested designs for a Leongatha town logo include the town nestled in the rolling hills of South Gippsland denoting a snuggling down for comfort. The lyrebird has historic connections because Leongatha was long known as “the land of the lyrebird”.

garage sales MEENIYAN CFA FUNDRAISER

Car Boot Sale Saturday, April 3

Above: Al Whitmore has drawn together the themes of dairy, hills, trees and a church spire. Above right: Sacha Lamont has taken the theme of “man’s best friend” for this logo idea. The dog, a blue heeler, is synonymous with farming and the hills acknowledge the people and culture that pre-dated white settlement.

8.30am start AT FIRE STATION Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan $20 A SITE Contact Denise 5664 7519, leave message, or just turn up Numerous stalls Crate of spuds to sell Firewood Sausage sizzle

MEENIYAN - No. 2 Geale Street and No. 7 Geale Street, 9am start, not before. Furniture, camping gear, household goods, etc. etc.

Member for Bass, Ken Smith was equally critical of the arrangement.

“There’s no security of tenure there at all. It may be that the guy who owns it may have no intention of selling, but it’s not good for the residents, because they want to feel secure in the life they’ve got,” he said.

“They’ve made the move, they’ve probably sold their houses – and I wouldn’t really call them moveable dwellings – because they’re built up on stumps and they’ve got a garage attached to them.

“For them to come under the caravan parks and moveable dwellings legislation is just not right. There are huge numbers of people around Victoria who are in exactly the same position as those people at Inverloch and there’s got to be some very positive changes made to the legislation.”

Mr Fiedler said there were no indications the owner would not maintain the village as “an ongoing concern,” but no guarantees he would.

The owners of the village refused to speak to The Star about their intentions, saying only that the residents were happy living there.

Neither were residents keen to speak.

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Crossing traffic mayhem

By Brad B B dL Lester t MORE parking is needed around the Inverloch Primary School to deal with increasing traffic as the school’s enrolments grow.

Parents are now parking in the nearby recreation reserve and in nearby streets, blocking driveways and prompting complaints from residents.

Ample parking has not been considered in plans for the school redevelopment, now underway.

Principal Stan Jackson said congestion is only likely to become worse as an influx of desalination plant workers enrol students at the school.

He urged Bass Coast Shire Council to consider creating proper parking at

h reserve. the “There is just haphazard policy there now, with cars reversing, pedestrians and kids going behind cards so ideally there should be a formal parking arrangement,” he said.

“We need arrangements to be the safest they can be because at the moment it’s just higgledy piggledy.

“It’s mayhem here at 3.30.”

A bollard is placed at the Reilly Street entrance but that has recently been removed to cater for contractors building a new netball court.

The principal said he has contacted council on numerous occasions about the matter, but to no avail.

“I have a file a mile long,” Mr Jackson said.

Council’s director of infrastructure Steve Piasente said council was aware

h issue i b the h shortage h ki off the but off parking needed to be addressed by the Department of Education.

“We do not have the funds to provide new parking for schools,” he said.

Council typically requires developers of new projects to supply adequate parking but the Department of Education is excluded from such regulations.

Mr Jackson recently urged parents, through the school newsletter, to enter the recreation reserve through Sandymount Avenue and not through the gate at the corner of Reilly Street and Bayview Avenue.

That request came after a major accident between a car and pedestrians was narrowly avoided.

Action needed: Inverloch Primary School parents Katrina Maxwell, Taffy Poletti, Jodie Dalmau, crossing supervisor Judy Hughes, Traci Burgess and Lorraine Muir, with son Luke, are calling for a parking solution.

Local voice for hospital GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service set up a Community Consultation Committee last year with the aim of developing a process of ongoing consultation, feedback and consumer participation.

The most important role of the committee is to identify what the community needs and wants from its health service, and to advise where it can improve and what it can do better.

The Committee has now developed an action plan, and is looking for comment from the members of the community they represent.

The Committee has already prepared a Community Issues Register, which highlights several issues raised by the community to date. The aim is to systematically work through these issues in coming months.

These issues include: • Leongatha hospital infrastructure.

The comments made by Health Minister Daniel Andrews recently, guaranteeing the future of the Leongatha hospital, provide some reassurance.

The Department of Health has informed the hospital Board that it supports the business case for a new hospital and community health facility.

GSHS Board president, David Harvey, noted “A tremendous amount of work was carried out by the CEO Gary Templeton and his staff to support the business case.”

• The potential impact of the decision to make Bass Coast Regional Hospital a sub-regional hospital, and its impact on services provided by GSHS. The Department of Health commissioned a report on Gippsland South Coast Service Plan and Model of Care.

“While this has been a cause for concern both at Board level and within the community, a great deal of work has been carried out and the Board is optimistic that a good outcome for the sub-region can be achieved,” Mr Harvey said. “It is anticipated that the recommendations will be released in the next couple of months.”

• The provision and range of medical services. Possible improvements were identified in the Community Issues Register. The ageing population and ambulance and emergency cover were also raised.

A further major objective of the Community Consultative Committee is to provide a forum for discussion of current health issues across the region.

In its newly developed action plan the Committee anticipates reviewing the south coast plan when it is released.

This exercise has the potential to enable enhanced services, including shared

specialists from across the region.

It is anticipated that the committee will also spend some time considering the implications of the new ‘Rudd’ plan for the Commonwealth to take over much of the health service.

Issues such as the number and nature of the hospitals in each local hospital network need consideration and community input. Also the nature of any new Boards and their powers require clarification.

Mr Harvey noted it is important to recognise that at present the powers of local boards are limited. “Some of the issues raised by the Community Consultation Committee cannot be controlled by existing boards as decisions are made elsewhere.

“The degree to which the proposed new system might empower boards remains unclear, as does the relationship between hospitals and other parts of the overall health system.”

The Committee has a number of other objectives, which essentially come down to acting as a two-way intermediary between GSHS and the community.

An important part of this is the exploration and development of the concept of a community participation and communication plan. A further plan is to try to map the range of health services available within the region.

“Hopefully this has enabled the community to get a picture of what we (GSHS and the Community Consultation Committee) are trying to achieve,” Mr Harvey said.

They are there to improve communication both ways, to reduce misunderstandings, and generally to ensure that the community concerns are addressed to the extent possible within the power of the Health Service.

Contributions and comments on the following issues are welcome: • Issues relating to service delivery and quality of care Infrastructure.

• Gippsland South Coast Service Plan and Model of Care.

• A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future.

• Thoughts on a Community Participation and Communication Plan.

• Thoughts on a health service mapping project.

Members of the general community are encouraged to contribute comments or suggestions via committee members, or via email to community.access@gshs. com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 7

Joanne Roughead: the evicted tenant believes the desalination plant is behind the area’s massive rise in rental prices.

Guiding light A LOCH teenager has received the most prestigious honour available to young Guides.

Online evidence

By Matt Dunn JOANNE Roughead took her renters rights campaign up a notch, establishing a website for people who believe they have been evicted by unscrupulous landlords.

But the site has since been taken down, after threats of legal action for information published on her facebook page.

She and her family will be homeless for 11 days after receiving a notice to vacate her rented house. Like many others in the Bass Coast region, she believes renters are being moved on to make way for cashed-up desalination workers.

“I’ve only just got the website started in the past few weeks. The Victorian Tenants Union actually wanted me to get a group of us together,” she said.

While she said the union’s recent visit to Wonthaggi to talk to evicted tenants was a “really nice gesture,” it was too late for many.

“There’s only a few of us still hanging on,” she said.

“I’ve met other people and there’s about five or six of us still here. But, like us, there in the middle of finding somewhere to live. Some are moving interstate, some have moved to the middle of nowhere to keep their rents to what they used to be paying.”

Joanne was inspired to set up the website (basscoasthousingcrisis.blogspot. com) because “there was no help for us out there whatsoever”.

“More than anything Bass Coast Shire Council and Aquasure was working with the State Government, but weren’t doing anything at all,” she said.

“It was me approaching the council that actually got the tenants union meeting happening. There was nowhere for us to go. We’ve lived here in Inverloch for seven years, and been in this house for three and a half years. We moved in, paying $230 three years ago, paying top rent for a brick veneer house.

“That went up by $10 a year for two years. We were happy paying that amount.”

After the eviction notice came, Joanne discovered she could no longer find a house in town at the same price.

The market had moved beyond her.

“The next cheapest house was $325 a week. It was just around the corner. We looked at that place before we moved in here and it was $180 a week,” she said.

“We’re talking massive leaps in rental prices. I’ve confronted the shire. My house has had no money spent on it since

we moved in. The owner certainly hasn’t improved it since we moved in. The land value hasn’t gained since we moved in.

“I’ve asked the shire, ‘how can the agents be putting the kind of prices on properties that they are?’”

Joanne has been lucky enough to have found accommodation in Leongatha, while a woman she knows who has six children may be forced to live in her car is she cannot find somewhere affordable to live soon.

Joanne has concluded the skyrocketing rents can be due to only one thing: “The only reason the price around here is going up is because of the desal plant.”

A delegation that included Bass Coast Shire Council CEO, Allan Bawden, members of GippsCare, Koo Wee Rup Housing Services, Gippsland Housing and Support Services, GPA South Gippsland and local member Ken Smith, recently briefed the Minister for Housing, Richard Wynne, on the housing affordability crisis.

“We know that housing affordability has been declining since 2004 and the desalination project is exacerbating this,” Mr Bawden said.

“We urged the Minister to consider greater investment in public housing, social housing and desperately needed crisis accommodation within the Shire.

“AquaSure estimate that 500 houses are needed to house the workforce and we have 600 potential landlords who are interested in making their properties available. To date the desalination accommodation website has over 300 properties listed.”

Mr Bawden said “media allegations that agents and landlords have been attempting to convert private rental properties to desalination accommodation have prompted council and the State Government to work with AquaSure and tighten up the scrutiny of properties listed on the website.

“We understand that landlords with suitable properties are keen to market them as best they can, but the only place we actively endorse and promote to our people is the Housing Accord website,” a Thiess Degremont spokeswoman told The Star.

“We have a full-time accommodation manager on board who works to connect our workers with housing from the website.

“We’ll also be looking at renting a group of properties directly in the near future to accommodate staff eligible for company-provided, short term housing and the only place we’ll be searching for these properties is the Accord website.”

Emily Angell was presented with the Queens Guide Award before 50 family and friends at the Korumburra Guide Hall on Saturday.

The award recognises two years of work by the 16-year-old, entailing community service, leadership, learning new skills and displaying a commitment to Guides.

“It’s good to have it over and done with,” the humble girl said.

“Guiding has brought me out of my comfort zone and made me a more social person.”

Leader Alanna McKinnon was rightly proud of Emily’s achievement.

“Not many people get to this stage, so you should wear your pride,” she said.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent praised Emily’s feat, saying many leaders around the world have come through the ranks of Guides and Scouts. He offered the best wishes of the Federal Parliament and Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.

Now a junior leader with Korumburra District Girl Guides, Emily obtained the honour by firstly earning her Junior Baden Powell Award and then the Baden Powell Award.

The Queens Guide qualification

demanded many hours fulfilling obligations under the disciplines of outdoors, guiding traditions, world guiding, service, patrol system, promise and law.

Emily took part in camps, community events and volunteered for many hours at Hillside Lodge aged care home at Korumburra.

She learnt the craft of latchhook and furthered her equestrian skills by joining the Korumburra Pony Club and has competed in a range of dressage and other events.

A Guide of six years, Emily compiled a resource kit for guides, a book of campfire songs and took part in public speaking and leadership activities.

Beaming with pride: Queens Guide Emily Angell (second from right) with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, leader Alanna McKinnon, and parents Joanne and Barry Angell.

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SES’s tower of power

By Jane Ross INVOLVEMENT in the management of last year’s bushfires at Mirboo North has highlighted the need for the Leongatha State Emergency Service Unit to have a proper lighting tower.

The unit’s new State-supplied truck has some lighting, but SES controller Tony Lindhard said a 10 metre high elevation bearing four 1500 watt lights would provide for many emergency situations.

Leongatha SES has had its own lighting tower for some years, built largely by its members. But this includes a generator that makes a terrible racket, which is not conducive to many emergency situations.

Campaign: Leongatha SES controller Tony Lindhard thanks people who have donated to The bushfires helped underthe unit’s fund raising for a light tower. About half the money is in the bag. score that point and showed that

the old equipment did not shine brightly enough to be safe.

And it doesn’t have the height or the strength of a commerciallymade one with a built-in generator that would make far less noise.

Fund raising has been underway for some time and the cost of a new light has risen in the meantime.

The figure is now $42,000.

Tony said about half that has been raised.

When the State Government provided Leongatha SES with a big new truck, Tony said he became concerned that people in the community might wonder about the fund raising campaign for the light.

He wanted to stress that the truck is provided by the State.

The lighting tower is not. That is a unit project, hence the appeal to the community.

He said every dollar raised – and he is grateful to those who

have donated – will go towards the new light.

Applications for grants have not been successful, but the unit will continue to try to source such funding.

“Such a lot of people have given money and we owe them all an explanation,” said Tony.

“We had a setback with not getting a grant, but we’ll just roll up the sleeves and get on with it.”

The SES works in closely with other emergency services such as the police and CFA, so the new lighting will assist those personnel too.

Tony and his colleagues are expecting to be able to buy the new system during the second half of this year.

“We want it in time for Christmas.”

Anyone wanting to discuss the issue can do so with Tony on 0429 343 199 or the unit’s duty officer, 0427 343 199.

I’m pleased to advise that Council’s innovative Infrastructure Design Manual has now been adopted, and is loaded on our Council website for both public interest and practical access for developers, consultants and residents who need to know more about the rules, regulations and standards for new infrastructure when developing land.

While it may not recognise some of the peculiarities of our landscape, it is flexible enough to adapt to the situation. I’m confident it will deliver greater efficiencies in our planning and engineering departments and a better understanding for all stakeholders.

The General Practitioners’ Alliance last week launched a portable support system known as the Patient Care Record to provide a continuous record of patient’s medical treatment. It is a small A5 book plus a computer memory stick that can be taken from one treating physician to the next and be updated and read by family and carers to communicate care and treatment.

It also lists all the care facilities in the region.

While it has been around in the medical fraternity for some time, it is new to this area. With the various challenges and frustrations in the health care system, this is a reassuring tool for patients and their families and will be invaluable in streamlining vital and accurate information.

The first draft of the Budget was presented to Council last Wednesday and during April we will invite representatives of various community groups and known interested parties to a number of evening forums across the Shire to discuss it. The dates and locations are advertised in this week’s Council Noticeboard advertisement for your consideration.

Coal Creek’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt is on once again with 1000 Easter eggs to be found between10am and 11.30am on Easter Sunday, so it’s a pleasant and easy way to entertain the younger members of your family and I encourage you to join in the fun.

I wish you all a happy and safe Easter and at this time of the year I’m always looking forward to the start of the local footy season, and wish the Alberton and Gippsland Football Leagues well for the year.

Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 9

More events - more visitors

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH will be promoted as a tourist destination on the back of major events.

The Inverloch Business and Tourism Association is aiming to lure visitors to the seaside town with an appealing agenda of events.

A series of concerts could be held, adding to the successful food and wine festival earlier this month and the Moomba ski show this Easter weekend.

Association president Dom Brusamarello hopes to expand Inverloch’s reputation as a tourism destination by forming alliances with like-minded organisations.

“As president I’m keen to look at the overall branding and marketing campaign for Inverloch and we are working with Destination Gippsland and Tourism Victoria to achieve that,” he said.

The supermarket proprietor said the town has a lot to offer the desired visitors.

“It’s a balancing act to bring the right tourism visitors to Inverloch. We want to attract people who are respectful of our environment and will add to Inverloch’s village character,” he said.

“We have such a beautiful coastline, and the Bunurong which we have here, is really

South Gippsland’s mini Great Ocean Road.

We need to promote it in an environmentally sympathetic way.”

As part of advancing Inverloch’s tourism facilities, the popular performance spot, The Glade, will be redeveloped, with community input.

“This will be a great asset for events-driven marketing. The Glade will be more user friendly,” Mr Brusamarello said.

Association vice-president Michael Malone said Inverloch has the second most restaurant seats of any town in South Gippsland, next to Cowes.

Dining venues cater for a variety of clientele, broadening the town’s appeal, from young couples, to families and older visitors.

“We’re also trying to have more events on off weekends, weekends that are not long weekends, to bring more people to town,” Mr Malone, owner of two bed and breakfasts, said.

Half of the visitors to the food and wine festival, part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, were from the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The association re-formed just three months ago and will continue to maintain close ties with Bass Coast Shire Council.

Action men: Inverloch Business and Tourism Association president Dom Brusamarello and vicepresident Michael Malone.

Mirboo North students off to jail YEAR 9 students at Mirboo North Secondary College have had a busy term engaged in a new program.

To help with history and science they visited the old Melbourne jail and the science museum in Melbourne.

Science quest: Ramon Toman has fun with an optical illusion during a science excursion

Here comes the judge: Lach Getzendorfer at the history excursion to old Melbourne jail.

Justice reigns: Emily Evison dressed as barrister during a Melbourne excursion.

CFA still ready REGION 9 CFA brigades remain on standby as fire restrictions are lifted.

Region 9 Operations Manager Dave Sherry said brigades had responded to 99 grass and scrub fires this summer, all of which were brought under control quickly, avoiding major property damage.

Mr Sherry said that it had been a relatively quiet season as a result of the brigade’s hard work and vigilance from the community.

“The number of fires brought under control quickly, with no significant impact, is a credit to our members and their dedication to the community,” he said.

“The community should also be commended for their hard work and preparedness. They’ve been very aware of their individual circumstance, made the right preparations and as a result, we’ve had no significant incidents and fewer fires caused by human activity.”

Mr Sherry said that even though fire restrictions have eased, the community needed to take care when burning off.

“It’s important if you’re burning off to check the weather forecast. Not only for the day of the burn but for the two or three days following to ensure burn offs don’t reignite in hot, dry and windy weather,” he said.

“People should also check local bylaws with council before burning off.”

The region has responded to more than 430 incidents across the bushfire season, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, rescues, HAZMAT incidents and false alarms.

Chief Officer Russell Rees commended brigades for their hard work throughout the summer fire season.

“Whether it was bushfires, car accidents or house fires, Region 9 brigades were out there responding to incidents to keep their community safe,” he said.

Left: Give it a go: Jake Thorpe and Liam Nash’s fabulous yoga technique.

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A LEONGATHA resident received a disturbing letter in the mail last week.

It offered to buy their Woolworths shares for a sum significantly below their value.

Hassle Free Share Sale Pty Ltd was offering $13.99, a share well below their actual value of $28.76.

While this resident was awake to the potential for confusion they were concerned others might not be.

YOUNG Catholics from around South Gippsland attended the Palm Sunday

Youth Gathering at Warragul on Sunday. Bishop Christopher Prowse led young people in praying the Way of the Cross and Palm Sunday Mass.

DO you have skills you would like to use to help the community in a voluntary capacity? Are you a “people person”?

Did you know the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau helps people in our community in all sorts of ways?

The Bureau provides information to clients with regard to benefits, pensions and concessions,

youth issues, consumer affairs, health and lots more. It helps with referral to social workers, and legal services. For clients on low incomes, the Bureau’s tax office trained volunteers can provide assistance with tax returns.

The Bureau is also the body overseeing the Community and Visitor Information Centre in Leongatha which provides tourism information to travellers passing through South Gippsland.

The Bureau is currently looking to increase its team of committed volunteers. New volunteers are required to attend a Community Information Workers Course specifically designed to provide

the necessary skills to be an effective volunteer.

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau might be just the right place for you, if what you’ve just read seems a fulfilling way to help people in our community.

The next course will run for six weeks, one day per week (10 am to 4 pm), commencing on Tuesday May 4 and concluding on June 8. (Dates are May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8) at the RSL meeting room, which is located in the RSL building in Michael Place, Leongatha.

Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau on 5662 2111 from Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 4 pm for further details and

Learning with the Lollipop ladies GRADE One Students at Tarwin Valley Primary School participated in an informative road traffic session organised by the South Gippsland Shire.

The school’s own ‘lollipop lady’, Eileen was joined by fellow Crossing Supervisor Ann to teach students how to cross the road safely and more specifically how to use the school crossing properly.

Students enjoyed the interactive session as they pretended to be cars, crossing supervisors and pedestrians. Thanks to Eileen, Ann and all the other Crossing Supervisors who see students safely to school each day. Pictures are (back row) crossing supervisors Eileen and Ann and (front) Niamh, Annika and Shania. to register your interest.

Meanwhile, you can check out the bureau’s website at www.sgcab.org.au

TRADITIONAL hot cross buns have been quickly disappearing at Thornton’s Bakery in Leongatha such is their popularity. Stella de Bondt and Tracey Egan are pictured with a fresh batch just out of the oven. “We usually sell out most days. Some people think they are the best hot cross buns in Australia”, Stella said. Hop in for yours now, there’s a fresh batch every day!

TARWIN Valley Primary School student, Cameron Olden, recently joined several South Gippslanders in the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for A Cure. Cam bravely had his head shaved by local Meeniyan hairdresser, Kathy Waldron, at the school’s Easter Assembly. Cam acknowledged all those who supported his fundraising efforts and hopes his brave move will help towards finding a cure for leukaemia.

ST ANDREW’S Uniting Church in Peart St Leongatha would warmly welcome everyone to their special Easter Services on Good Friday morning at 9am, followed by the celebration of Easter Day on Sunday at 10am. Bring your family and friends.

REGISTRATION for teams wanting to par-

ticipate in the 2010 South Gippsland Relay For Life closes on April 1.

The South Gippsland Relay For Life will take place for the first time at the Dumbalk Football Oval, commencing at 3pm on Saturday, April 10. During the event, groups of locals will take turns walking or running through the night to raise funds for the Cancer Council’s world-class cancer research, education and support programs.

To register your team

and be involved, go online to www.relayforlife.org.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

Once again Leongatha Apex Club are organising a door knock in Leongatha. We are seeking assistance from people wishing to help with the door knock. We will be based at the old Courthouse in Leongatha. Anyone wishing to assist, please arrive from 10am onwards or contact Adam Gordon on 0409 511 444.

• OBITUARY

Bill Glasgow - a life well lived BILL Glasgow had a twinkle in his eye and boundless love in his heart.

He combined these attributes with a passion for fishing, growing roses and serving the community.

Almost every day of his married life, he would pick a rose from the profusion of bushes in his garden at Bena, trim every thorn, then present it to his beloved wife Joy.

But there was a steely side to him too.

That aspect of his character brought him through some hair raising escapades in the Air Force during World War II and set his determination to entice Jack McGuire out of retirement to lead Murray Goulburn.

Bill had been made chairman of directors of South Gippsland Milk Industries in 1971 and when that body merged with

Gippsland Milk and Murray Goulburn, he became deputy chairman of directors.

Murray Goulburn was in dire straits and it was well that Bill was dogged.

The company was six weeks from receivership and Bill knew that Jack was the only man who could save it. He faced stiff opposition, but in the end his ruse worked. He never held grudges and went on to serve the co-operative for 30 years.

Bill’s only son Peter paid this tribute to his father when delivering a eulogy at Bill’s funeral on March 24: “I truly believe that because of his actions, he saved the company and allowed it to become the powerhouse it

Legacy: Bill Glasgow. is today.”

William Irvine Glasgow died at Alchera House Korumburra on March 18, at the age of 84.

His funeral service was conducted at the Korumburra Uniting Church where, almost 63 years earlier, he had married Joy Worthy, the daughter of another pioneering South Gippsland family.

Bill and Joy went to school together. He proposed when on leave from New Guinea where he was serving with the crew of a Beaufort Bomber.

“I can’t marry you!” de-

clared Joy. “I’m older than you!”

Undeterred, Bill countered with, “Yes, you can, my mother’s older than my father!”

Bill was born on May 16 1925, to Robert and Adrienne Glasgow. He grew up at Midbranch the dairy farm at Bena that remains in the family today.

He had four sisters, Maisie, Margaret, Jean and Helen.

His was a happy, if mischievous childhood. At the age of five, he talked Maisie into painting his entire body green!

Bill was a good scholar.

He engaged his teachers in debate and admitted to playing his fair share of tricks on the unsuspecting “city slicker” teachers.

During the difficult times of the Great Depression and outbreaks of polio and diphtheria, the Glasgows tried to make the best of things.

Completing his schooling at Melbourne’s Scotch College, Bill joined clubs, made new friends, trained with the cadet corps and learnt to box and row.

After matriculating,

Bill moved back to Midbranch where he and his father milked 70 cows, grew maize, potatoes and oats.

They had to work hard to combat the rabbits, blackberries and bracken.

When he turned 18, he joined the RAAF and trained as a wireless air-gunner. Bill and his crew became close friends. In a lighter moment a bomber was flown under Sydney Harbour Bridge but there were many tense moments in action.

Once, while returning from a mission in New Guinea, one of the crew was crawling up the belly of the Beaufort Bomber preparing for landing. By accident, he dislodged a hatch, which flew off into the port motor, bending a prop and disabling the engine. Damaged steering meant the plane could only turn one way.

As the wartime song made famous by Dame Vera Lynn says, the crew ended up “coming in on a wing and a prayer”.

After the war, Bill was offered a scholarship to pursue a career in veterinary science, but he chose to return to Midbranch.

He and Joy created a spectacular rose garden that they sometimes opened for charity. They raised three children Julie, Robyn and Peter; the men making vast improvements to the farm.

Bill joined South Gippsland Legacy in 1969 and was president twice.

He felt it was a privilege to be able to help people and he did so in combination with a Christian faith, contributing to the Uniting Church as an elder.

He was often called on to write and deliver eulogies and community speeches.

Bill relaxed playing bowls.

He lead by example, instilling in his children the value of integrity, honesty, generosity and above all, love.

One of his six grandchildren summed him up thus: “He was the prime example of a true gentleman.”

Bill was buried at the Korumburra Cemetery. He is survived by Joy, his children, grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 11

Getting the jump on chocolate H O P P I N G around Leongatha yesterday morning were a bunch of happy people delivering Easter eggs.

They smiled and embraced many as they shared the spirit of the season.

The weather was nice and cool as they kept warm in their costumes.

Egg givers: back Val Pistrucci and Nola Sneddon with Jasmine, Molly, Noah and Gabriella in the front.

Meeniyan vision laid out A RETIREMENT village was one of several topics discussed during a community planning workshop held in the Meeniyan Hall on Saturday.

More than 60 people attended.

One of them, Sally Hoskins, said the issue seen as the most important one was upgrading unsafe roads.

The second was the development of a community bank. This is already underway, with a committee having reached the halfway mark of a money raising target.

Townsfolk are hoping the community bank will be set to go next year.

Opening up land between the recreation reserve and shops was another point

of discussion.

Ros Griggs from South Gippsland Water gave an update on the town’s sewerage scheme and some details of Meeniyan’s new supermarket were also made available.

The workshop followed a community questionnaire which was designed to elicit items of interest.

This had been drawn up by a committee which has been meeting regularly for some months.

Ms Hoskins said one of the aims of the workshop was to encourage people to put their names down for projects they want to work towards.

Members of the committee will meet soon to work out where to go from here.

Local interest: Len and Ethel Hanks of Meeniyan offered their input.

Making an impact: Richard Powell and Judy Metcalf of Meeniyan share their vision for the town.

Helping hands: Toora Lions Club members Peter Berhoef, Hans Van Kuyk and David Roberts serve sausages to Pauline and Wade Wulms of Foster.

Wide views: Avril van Wamel, Sara Janssen of the Meeniyan Youth Committee and Brett Smith, Tarwin Valley Primary School principal.

Official word: Meeniyan resident John Burke talks with South Gippsland Shire Council planning coordinator Paul Stampton.

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Drink problem Looking good LEONGATHA should have a town logo.

Across Australia, many towns and cities are identified by their well crafted town symbols.

On the local level, Meeniyan’s branding with the “Turning Point” symbol has been a marketing masterstroke. It looks good and represents the town in a positive manner.

Leongatha needs to take a leaf out of Meeniyan’s book and find a relevant symbol that can sum up what is significant and attractive about this town.

Local artists have already made a contribution to the logo design. What we need now is the wider community to contribute ideas.

We have green rolling hills, a pretty town and more cows than you can poke an electric prod at.

A clever design could incorporate some or all of these features into a clean, clear logo that local people would be proud to call their own.

SPEAKING to police and licensed venue operators, it is clear there are loopholes in the law that contribute to escalating street violence.

Too many drunks rejected or ejected from venues hang around looking for trouble.

Too often, this anti-social behaviour leads to verbal abuse and fights which can have tragic consequences.

After a decade in power, John Brumby has done nothing to close these loopholes in the liquor licensing laws that continue to put our safety at risk.

That is why a Baillieu Government will introduce tough new offences and boost penalties for antisocial behaviour.

We will make it illegal for a person who has been denied entry to,

or removed from, a licensed venue to remain in the immediate vicinity or to return within 24 hours.

This is a sensible and practical solution to reducing alcohol-fuelled violence by empowering police to take action and defuse situations, and it sends a message that any type of anti-social and thuggish behaviour will not be tolerated.

Those who do not move on when asked to leave a licensed premise will be fined on the spot.

There is no place in society for those who get drunk and act aggressively in the community. The Coalition is committed to strengthening our laws to make our community safer.

Michael O’Brian State Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs

It’s fantastic to have a season start without the Wonthaggi Power/Alberton league saga that has cast a shadow over recent seasons. Both the local AFL and the Gippsland League will be better off for Wonthaggi’s move.

Let’s hope the Power and Parrots can form a fierce but friendly rivalry that could help bring some premiership silverware down to this part of Gippsland.

THE Numurkah Golf and Bowls Club is celebrating its centenary this year.

The centenary celebrations will be held on August 28 and 29, 2010.

The celebrations will include an 18 hole stableford event and dinner on the Saturday night and a nine hole ambrose event on Sunday, followed by a barbecue lunch.

The club is anxious to contact anyone who has been involved with the club or knows anyone who may be interested in being involved in the celebrations.

Further information can be obtained from the Numurkah Golf

and Bowls Club P.O. Box 190, Numurkah Vic3636, phone 03 5862 3445, or from Mrs Nola Dalton, email nola.dalton@bigpond.com.

Nola Dalton, Numurkah.

Petrol hike SOME share.

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I did some travelling around over the last couple of weeks.

As I left and when I returned, the price of unleaded fuel in Korumburra was 132.9c/l.

In Broken Hill, the price was the same, but everywhere else it was cheaper!

Ros Envall Korumburra

VOXPOP! VOX

Footy’s back LOCAL football is back, hot on the heels of the showbiz game from Melbourne.

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I might go to my uncle’s for Easter with the family. I also plan to do some scrapbooking on my zoo trip for German.

Madie Banks Darlimurla

I’ll probably be doing swimming training at Leongatha and Wonthaggi and football umpiring.

Rhett Boscombe-Hill Mirboo North

My oldest sister has a German exchange student, so we are going to the city and doing stuff.

For Easter we will probably get together with my mum and dad’s family.

Hayley Parker Mirboo North

Not much. I’ll probably visit friends and ride my bike at the local skate park.

Billy Townley Mirboo North

Healthy careers a good option TENNIS great, Roger Federer’s former masseur Gary Hamilton was one of the special guests at a Health Careers Expo at Leongatha Hospital.

Mr Hamilton lives in Wonthaggi and travelled the world with the tennis champion.

Another drawcard was Molly Carlile.

Molly worked at Gippsland Southern Health Service some years ago, in palliative care and as a grief counsellor. She has taken these interests further afield and last year travelled overseas on a Churchill Fellowship. She has a particular interest in the place of art in hospital settings.

There was a wide variety of displays and interactive activities at the expo, which attracted around 220 Year 10 and 11 students.

They used balance boards, examined an ox heart and did finger prick blood testing for blood sugar levels. Students also learned about the importance of hand hygiene and some enjoyed a hand massage.

Brianna Holton, a Year 11

student at South Coast Christian College said the expo “was an insightful look into possible future careers for us all”. She is now considering further study at university, a path she had not planned.

IGA footballs were given to those who were able to answer questions correctly and all students and teachers received show bags packed with information, drink bottles, stress relief balls, and other goodies.

Mary MacKillop student Tegan Freeland said, “Now I know I want to be an OT (occupational therapist). OTs are so amazing.”

Gippsland Southern Health Service runs the Health Careers Expo every second year to help students plan their career choices and hopefully entice them to return to the local area after completing their studies.

The health service thanks all external providers for their time, including Monash University, GippsTafe, Gipps Sport, Rural Ambulance Victoria, Leongatha and Korumburra Medical Centres, MIA, staff and volunteers.

Is it real? From left, Elysia Shaw and Maddy Barry from South Gippsland Secondary College with Tamsin McNally and Ella Demos from Wonthaggi Secondary College get a close look at Ambulance Victoria’s “dummy”.

What’s that? From left, Rachel Gunia and Brianna Holton from South Coast Christian College with KCI Medical Australia representative Claire McLennan.

Ouch: GSHS Community Health Nurse, Kylie Alger gives Jodie Chisholm from South Coast Christian College a blood sugar test whilst Rory Ogilvie, Jessica Byrne and Rebekah Vagg look on.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 13

IT revolution at college THERE has been a quiet revolution in Information Technology provision at Leongatha Secondary College over the last 12 months, resulting in big changes in the ways students access and use IT. Matt McPhee, head of ICT provision, outlined the changes that have occurred so far and even more exciting developments that will be rolled out in the year to come that he believes will make the school an IT education leader and appeal to students of the digital generation.

“We have been lucky to recruit a couple of very talented and creative IT technicians tho have helped modernise our school network and bring it up to a standard equal to that in any large company,” Mr McPhee said.

“Craig Russell joined us from a large school in Melbourne and Rhys Braumann has been with us as an IT trainee over the last 18 months.”

Rhys’ skills were recognised two weeks ago when he was awarded the prestigious Outstanding IT Trainee Award for 2009 by Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE. Mr McPhee said they have never regarded him as a trainee because his skill and ability to problem solve has been so impressive from the start.

The team has worked hard in recent months and made a significant investment in a new, faster and far more stable school computer network.

“We are now seeing the benefits of that hard work and investment with lots of positive feedback from students and staff about the changes,” Mr McPhee said.

IT focus: IT technician Craig Russell, IT trainee Rhys Braumann and head of ICT provision Matt McPhee at Leongatha Secondary College.

The school also now employs the new DEECD internet provider “VicSmart,” which is available to all State Government schools and offers vast improvements in internet speeds, connectivity and costs.

This improvement will make rolling out the Department’s “Ultranet” later in the year so much smoother.

The Ultranet is also an Education Department initiative for state schools that has received significant funding and development over the past couple of years.

Mr McPhee said the Ultranet will

revolutionise teaching and learning in state schools.

“In particular the way students and teachers interact and transfer information. Parents will also have a very powerful tool for monitoring their child’s learning and be able to offer their child far more informed support at home,” Mr McPhee said.

The school, like others across the country, is also looking at various models for “1:1 Learning”.

1:1 simply means a ratio of one computing device to each student.

Even before the NSSCF Federal

funding became available, the idea of students having access to a computing “device” 24/7, was gaining significant support in educational circles.

Reasons for this include a growing view that traditional computer labs have provided limited access and ownership for students while being costly to maintain.

In addition, over the last three to four years there has been a rapid development of different devices that don’t fit the traditional computer mold, such as netbooks and more recently the Apple iPad. The low prices for these devices have

made computing far more accessible than ever before.

“We are looking at models that will put a computing device in the hands of every student that they will take home and bring to school each day, and they will use to access the new Ultranet and the myriad of other Web 2.0 style learning tools,” Mr McPhee said.

“We feel very strongly that students at Leongatha Secondary College should be able to enjoy access to the same learning technologies and quality of learning as the most elite inner city private schools; why not?”

It is this wish that was behind the major upgrade of C8 late last year.

Principal Brett Windsor, a former media teacher said C8 is the media room.

Graphic design, photography and digital manipulation of photos, web design and film-making are all possible in this dedicated room, thanks to a large investment in latest model Apple iMacs and the Adobe Suite of design software that make the pursuit of these skills possible.

“I’m not aware of any other school in Gippsland that has a dedicated room like this one,” he said.

“It really is a state of the art design lab equal to those students would encounter in the design industry.

“It means our students at LSC have the rare opportunity to experience both major computer platforms, Windows and the Apple OS, something uncommon in most schools”.

Mr McPhee said they believe the IT revolution at LSC is still underway and are determined to use the new infrastructure to improve the quality of learning as well as student engagement in that learning.

Fun of the fair INVERLOCH Primary School may look like a construction site from Bayview Avenue, but there is still plenty of space for the annual Easter Fair this Easter Saturday (April 3).

The entire oval will be filled with rides and stalls to raise funds to landscape the surrounds of the new school, including a kitchen garden.

A new line-up of rides will feature the Cha-Cha, a giant rock climbing wall, bucking bull and mechanical surfboard, a giant inflatable slide and combat challenge.

Kids will love the big bouncing

castle, a chair-o-plane and animal nursery, a super strike to test your strength and new haunted house to test one’s nerves.

For the first time, kids can enjoy unlimited rides, with a wristband for $25 or buy single rides for $4.

Student artwork and photography will be on show for the first time in the school’s multi-purpose room and visitors will be able to relax with a Devonshire tea.

Face painting, tattoos, craft, showbags, a white elephant stall, books, an old fashioned lolly shop and even a crayfish raffle will make Inverloch Primary School the place to be in the middle of the school holidays.

Food will stand out, with cakes, locally made produce, cold drinks,

milkshakes, hot dogs, egg and bacon rolls, a barbecue and hot donuts to choose from.

Students, teachers and parents will run many of the stalls, guaranteeing a variety of goods and attractions.

Moomba ski boats will be on display, tying in with the display of stunt skiing on Anderson Inlet the same day.

Preparations have been underway for months, ensuring Easter crowds will be well catered for.

Donations from Inverloch businesses have been flowing in, promising many prizes for the Awesome Easter Raffle draw, to take place at 2pm.

All the fun will be happening from 9am to 2pm.

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Grants are available to drought-affected farmers who receive Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payments from Centrelink. Applicants must receive grant approval prior to purchase of the improvement.

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Fun time: Inverloch Primary School students Will Edwards, Ellex Coldebella, Isabella Golding and Alex Muir cannot wait for the fair.

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Another side of dairy A PILOT program to encourage students to consider careers in dairy manufacturing was launched to Gippsland teachers last week in Leongatha.

It will introduce students to dairy education opportunities including vocational and university pathways.

At Leongatha Secondary College about 20 Year 10 students are likely to take part in the exciting project under the guidance of foods teacher Valda Lions.

These students will have a Murray Goulburn employee speak about their career in the industry and then they will visit the Leongatha factory.

Teams of four or five students will complete a manufacturing research poster and double page recipe with photos.

The whole class will submit a school recipe book.

Regionally the winning school will

receive $500 and a plaque.

There are five Gippsland schools and five south west schools taking part in the pilot program.

If it is successful it will be expanded across the nation in 2011.

Dairy Australia’s program manager of product innovation Dr Mani Iyer said the program would look to influence students about considering dairy as a career.

“Once we have established the success of this program we will roll it out nationally in areas that are important for dairy,” he said.

The manufacturing project follows the successful Cows Create Careers program where secondary students look after calves.

That program began with nine schools and 141 students in 2005 and this year will involve 193 schools and an estimated 6700 students in every state of Australia.

Ready with dairy: Dairy Australia program manager of product innovation Dr Mani Iyer, Leongatha Secondary College teacher Valda Lions, Murray Goulburn workforce development co-ordinator Jennifer Donlon and Cows Create Careers’ John Hutchison.

Wilsons Prom calling LOCH Primary School student Hannah Darts shares about her recent Grade 6 camp.

Last week, the Loch primary Grade 6 students attended their annual camp at Wilsons Promontory.

The children were incredibly eager and excited the week leading up to the camp.

When we arrived we set up all the tents then headed off for a ponding activity in Tidal River.

During that session we had to find tiny creatures or bugs in nets on the banks of the river then went back to the education centre to put them under microscopes and find out their scientific names.

The next day we hiked to Mt. Bishop and enjoyed the magnificent views on the top of the 319m mountain.

One of the best activities on camp was when we went canoeing up Tidal River.

Many of us found it very tiring and it was hard to steer.

Everybody got soaked, especially me.

We also hiked to the giant sand dunes at Cotter Lake where some of us explored the sand trails and made great cubbies.

We went on a night hike to Squeaky Beach and went spotlighting on Thursday night at the old aerodrome.

We saw lots of native animals around the camp in the early morning or at dusk nearly every day.

On the whole, everybody had great fun and enjoyed almost every activity.

Good times: Josh sails down the sand dune at Cotter Lake.

Above: Welcome r e p r i e v e : Tom appreciated getting into the water after making it back from the 7km hike to Mt Bishop.

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Great sight: Hannah enjoys the view overlooking Tidal River from the top of Mt Bishop.

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Diving deep for seagrass’ sake SEAGRASS monitoring volunteers enjoyed the bath-like conditions in Corner Inlet recently to help collect information about the inlet’s important seagrass meadows.

Above: Wondrous finds: Heather Maginn and Jacqui Pocklington discover life beneath the sea.

Marine marvel: a short-tailed nudibranch seagrass.

Over two days, two teams headed out to measure the health of seagrass at various locations around the Inlet, making the most of the 24oC water.

The Corner Inlet Ramsar Site Community Seagrass Condition Assessment project is part of the People and Parks Foundation’s Marine Connections Sea Search program and is partnered by Parks Victoria and ExxonMobil.

Funded by a federal Caring for Our Country Coast Care Community grant, the program aims to achieve a snapshot of the condition of broadleaf seagrass (Posidonia australis) around Corner Inlet to help Parks Victoria and other agencies manage

the inlet.

The survey successfully collected data on broadleaf seagrass health from 12 locations, including eight new sites.

Project co-ordinator Jonathon Stevenson, marine ranger with Parks Victoria, said: “The addition of these eight sites is great; it’s now giving us a better picture of the whole Inlet, not just a few sites.”

Detailed analysis of the data is still to be done, but the raw data shows most sites to be in reasonable health based on the number of shoots counted, seagrass length and the amount of epiphytes growing on the seagrass.

Twelve volunteers took part in the survey, learning new skills and seeing some of the amazing marine life in the Inlet, including nudibranchs, blubber jelly fish and pygmy cuttlefish.

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All set: the seagrass monitoring team before venturing into Corner Inlet.

and Parks Foundation Marine Connections co-ordinator, said: “This project has been excellent in getting people involved in helping to look after Corner Inlet.

“A major goal of the Sea Search program is to get Victorians involved in helping to manage their Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries. The Corner Inlet seagrass project has certainly done that.”

Project organisers thanked all volunteers for their help and also SEAL Diving Services for the use of their vessel and the Port Welshpool General Store for providing great lunches.

“More volunteers are always welcome,” Jacqui said.

Potential volunteers can visit the People and Parks Foundation website at www.peopleandparks.org to find out more. The next monitoring trips are in April and May this year.

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Bursting with autumn blooms WELSHPOOL’S 49th autumn flower show last week proved a huge success and organisers are thrilled with offers of funding for the Golden Autumn Flower show next year.

Training: Rodney Emmerson, Leongatha was helping trainee flower show judge Glenice Griggs of Leongatha with some pointers during the Welshpool Autumn Flower Show held recently.

While Fish Creek resident Nadia Stephanie was to open the recent show, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeanette Harding stepped in at the last minute after Nadia did battle with a cow, coming off second best and breaking her ankle.

Cr Harding praised the Welshpool Horticultural Society on their magnificent flower show and said she would assist with funding for the 50th annual Spring Show on Oc-

rial Dahlia Championship – three dahlia blooms over 160mm and three containers of three dahlias under 160mm.

Best exhibit in cut flowers, shrubs and trees in containers: Jean Humphrey - container of flowering shrub.

Best exhibit in plants growing in pots or containers: Billie Mills of Port Welshpool - cactus.

Best exhibit in floral art: Aileen Wightman, Leongatha – modern mass in autumn tones.

Best exhibit in vegetables and fruit: J. and M. Gilder, Foster – cucumbers.

Best exhibit in home garden produce: Dawn Coghlan, Toora – collection of three jams.

tober 29 and 30.

Exhibitors came from Melbourne through to Yarram and the show featured a specialist dahlia grower’s exhibit.

All funds raised from the show will go to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.

Results Best exhibit in show – Memorial Trophy and Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Silver S. S. McKay Medal and also best exhibit in cut flowers, shrubs and trees: Rosslyn McPherson for a wondrous Yucca spike that dominated the cut flower section.

Best exhibit in dahlias: Dennis and Jean Zietsman of Longwarry North for the Gladys Johns Memo-

Best exhibit in snapshots: Arie Bos – nature’s garden.

Best dahlia - Dennis and Jean Zietsman.

Best rose exhibit - A. Bos. Novice encouragement award Hilary Height.

Best cacti and succulent exhibit - Billie Mills.

Best hanging container - Billie Mills.

Sedunary Memorial Trophy for collection of fruit – Terry Josephs.

Public choice – Easter bonnet , Elizabeth Robertson.

Trophy winners: D. and J. Zeitsman, F. Grylls, N. Byrnes, A. Box, R. McPherson, J. Humphrey, B. Partridge, S. Thompson, B. Mills, M. Mackie, J. Gyles, K. Haycroft.

Contemporary: Welshpool garden enthusiast Arie Bos had some stunning arrangements on display at the Welshpool Flower Show.

Judges: Nola Harland, Korumburra and Joy Johnson, Leongatha had a tough job choosing the winning bloom from the stunning array of entries in this year’s recent Welshpool Autumn Flower Show.

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Volunteering in Fiji

By Chris Brown LEONGATHA North resident Lisa Sidoti will leave the green hills of South Gippsland to volunteer in tropical Fiji next month.

She will work for the Save the Children fund as a child rights and participation ofďŹ cer.

Her husband Tim Howard and 10-year-old son Joseph, who attends St Laurence’s primary school in Leongatha, will also make the big move to the PaciďŹ c nation.

Lisa is meant to go to Fiji’s second largest island, called Vanua Levu, to set up programs for children.

However the effects of a recent cyclone may see her based in the island nation’s capital of Suva.

“We thought we might have some idea about the housing at this point, but because the cyclone’s been through it’s just going to be wait and see,� she said.

Lisa wasn’t seeking to volunteer in a tropical paradise, rather Fiji was where the job was. “Fiji was very doable,� she said. “It’s close enough, so we can come home if we need to, and my family can come over.�

Lisa was a social worker at local schools including Mirboo North Secondary College, where she counselled students once a week.

Lisa began seeking opportunities overseas in September last year. “I’m very excited, but I also have moments where I’m terriďŹ ed,â€? she said.

“Have we made the right decision for the family? What will it be like when we get over there?

Will we hate it? “I think it will be great. It will be an amazing experience and we’ve always wanted to be able to work in a developing country.�

Tim will be helping with Joseph’s education. “It will be a different experience for Joseph, because it will be oneon-one. I think he’ll do great,� Lisa said. “We’re also hoping to enrol him in the local school part-time, so that he can have the cultural and social experience in Fiji, and he can make friends over there.�

They leave on Sunday, April 11.

Leaving school: Lisa Sidoti (centre) with nurse Kylie Pollard and chaplain Norm DeSilva at Mirboo North Secondary College before a morning tea to farewell her.

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Learning from history

By Matt Dunn LAST week Coal Creek became the site of a new program that is attempting to help “disengaged” Korumburra students find a path to self-respect.

The Korumburra Secondary College initiative has taken students from years eight, nine and 10 and placed them in a one-day-a-week work program at the historical park. The students will come out with a qualification – Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management they can take into the job market, while Coal Creek will see the benefits of some strong young backs.

Korumburra Secondary College enrichment co-ordinator Mike Shone said the school had carefully chosen the boys who would attend the program.

“They’re students that may be disengaged at school. The primary purpose of the program is to reengage them back in to the community and in to the school – to help them find things they’re successful at and enjoying,” he said.

“They’re not doing particularly well at school in the classroom. We’re looking at things they will get success out of – things to build their self-esteem. We hope it might change their attitudes to school a bit and they might approach their schooling a little bit differently.

“The second key thing is to help fix up the fantastic resource we’ve got here at Coal Creek. As far as putting back into the community and linking all the community agencies, it’s pretty big. They’re going to be there every Wednesday for the rest of the year, plus two days in the holidays – so we’re hoping to get a fair bit done at Coal Creek.”

The students will revegetate the grounds, improve tracks and pathways,

clean up, paint and improve fences.

Korumburra Secondary College principal Lynne Hardy said the most “extraordinary” aspect of the project was the coming together of so many different people and organisations to make it happen.

“From the time we thought about the need for these students to have an alternative program, I’ve had nothing but amazing, outstanding support from the community,” she said.

ECG, South Gippsland Shire Council, Coal Creek, FS Learning, the school and a number of volunteers are keen to ensure the success of the program.

“There’s a need for alternative education for some students. Not to take away from the academics, but we need to focus on individual learning needs.

The goal of the school is to take students through to their career pathways,” Ms Hardy said.

“If we keep focused on that, we won’t be focused just on academics, but alternative opportunities that help them get in to the workplace and help them find something they will enjoy.”

Ms Hardy said the Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management meant the work was not just a means to help the students find a path to employment and self-respect.

“It’s a clearly articulated education program for these students. It’s not just about having a day off school, they’re actually gaining a certificate for future employment, as well as learning work related skills at the same time,” she said.

“From the school’s perspective it’s just an absolute highlight of our development toward meeting the students’ learning needs.”

Ready to work: Korumburra Secondary College students chosen to become part of the school’s Coal Creek program.

Club’s on higher ground DESPITE the hot weather and the holiday season, the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club has continued activities with excellent attendances.

Day walks have been held on Tuesdays, mostly in the local area and starting early in the cooler part of the day. Weekend walkers hiked from the Oaks to Inverloch at low

tide, around Cape Woolami to see the sheerwaters come in at dusk to their burrows, and along the beach at Inverloch, prior to all joining in with fish and chips at Rainbow Park on a beautiful summer evening.

A base camp was held at Port Albert Coastal Park. Despite the wind, the kayakers enjoyed their time on the water, whilst others rode bikes and explored local tracks. The following day a walk was enjoyed in Tarra Bulga g the National Park amongst

cool ferns. A repeat base camp was on the program at Tidal River which has always proved popular.

The intrepid backpackers have returned from Tasmania, walking Cradle Mountain and the Walls of Jerusalem.

One group of hikers has left for walking in New Zealand, with two other groups leaving in the next month. An easy overnight walk will be to the Mt St Gwinear area.

An extended walk at Jatbula in the Katherine area is pplanned for June.

Lawn bowls was enjoyed this week, with instruction being given by one of our younger members who has been playing in the Victorian state team.

This was followed by a great Thai meal locally.

The club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 8pm at the Leongatha Community House. New members are always welcome.

President Val can be contacted on 5672 2752.

High times: Josie, Annie Lily, Paul, Peter, Paula and Steve.

Camera club exhibits THE Inverloch Community Hub is hosting an exhibition of work by the Phillip Island Camera Club until the end of April.

Community Hub facilitator Cathy Giliam, said the exhibition area of the hub had been designed for use by artists and community groups.

The exhibition area is open every day from 9am until 5pm, although it will be closed on Good Friday.

“People are free to wander through the exhibition area at no cost and can contact the photographers directly if they want to purchse any works,” said Ms Giliam.

“We are hoping that the photographers will be available on some weekends while the exhibition is on display to answer questions from interested buyers.

If not, we can organise for potential buyers to talk to the artist over the phone.”

Members of the Phillip Island Camera Club whose work will be part of the exhibition at the Inverloch Community Hub are from left, Jenny Skewes, Ken Wilkins, Mark Davy (front), Val Polmear, Dianne Davy and Hellen Rawson.

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Lovely day: the canoe tour was held in ideal conditions.

WEST Gi Gippsland l d Waterwatch Wt t h andd the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority have hosted a number of canoe tours on the region’s waterways over the past year, with the most recent taking in the lower Tarwin River.

The canoe tour provided local landholders and community members with the opportunity to see the river from a unique vantage point and enjoy a leisurely paddle along six kilometres of one of South Gippsland’s largest and most modified rivers.

Mal Gibson, WGCMA Operations manager, provided the canoeists with an insight into the history of the Tarwin River and the efforts of agencies and landholders over recent times to improve the health of the waterway and its surrounding catchment.

During the 1800s and 1900s the river and its floodplain were subject to a great deal of alteration such as draining of the floodplain, widening and straightening of the river, de-snagging, and the removal of vegetation from the surrounding riparian zones and landholdings.

Over time this has altered the flow, ecology and health of the waterway and the WGCMA has been working in partnership with farmers and community groups on river restoration projects to protect the health of the Tarwin and provide benefits to adjacent landholdings.

Much M h off this thi workk involves i l ffencingi off of the river banks to allow native vegetation to re-establish and to prevent cattle eroding the banks.

Matt Bowler, WGCMA Rivers and Wetlands officer, was on hand to talk to participants about the importance of riparian and in-stream vegetation and debris to the survival of native fish species, particularly those that migrate up and down the river system to breed, such as the nationally endangered Australian Grayling.

Protecting the health of the Tarwin River is also important for domestic water use. Ros Griggs outlined to paddlers the processes South Gippsland Water has in place to help ensure water from the Tarwin is efficiently used for domestic water supply. South Gippsland Water also recently worked in partnership with the WGCMA to install a fish ladder on the Tarwin outside Meeniyan. The structure has been put in place to assist migratory native fish species to access breeding habitat in the upper reaches of the river.

The final leg of the tour took paddlers past the fishing platforms at Tarwin Lower. The platforms have been installed by the WGCMA over a number of years as a measure to provide safe access to popular fishing spots for the general public and provide for the protection and stabilisation of the river bank.

Above: Hidden beauty: the Tarwin River from an angle not seen by many people.

Informative talk: Mal Gibson talks to the canoeists about the Tarwin’s history.

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Yeeha, it’s rodeo time!

THOUSANDS of spectators are expected to watch this year’s annual Lang Lang Rodeo.

Dangerous work: there will be plenty of thrills and spills at Lang Lang.

The showcase of saddle skills this Easter Monday (April 5) will draw competitors from far and wide, with a host of events open for contest.

The crowd is promised impressive displays of bareback riding, steer roping, steer riding and the long awaited bull ladies.

Ladies will enjoy the barrel race plus other special events to cater for women’s skills.

Dogs will take the stage at lunch-time when the popular dog high jump is held.

Dogs can be entered for free on the day.

Food stalls, side shows, a ute show

and entertainment galore on the day will offer something to please every taste.

Enjoy non-stop action from 10am to 4.30pm, at the Lang Lang Showgrounds in Westernport Road.

Starting in the early 1940s as a rodeo and gymkhana, the Lang Lang event has grown with the expansion of rodeos across northern Australia to the southern states.

A special event this year is the Peter Evison memorial team roping event.

At only $20 an adult, the day offers ideal family entertainment.

The rodeo is one of the longest continuously running rodeos in Australia.

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Bass Coast arts THE Bass Coast Artists’ Society Annual Easter Exhibition will feature several award-winning artists including Adrian Johnson, Ramon Horsfield, Judith Garde, John Adam and Susan Hall.

Works by all of these artists are also on permanent display at various Bass Coast

Council offices.

Judge for the Easter exhibition is Maureen Loughran, herself a fivetime winner of Best in Show Acquisitive Awards in the Bass Coast Shire.

Venue is the revamped Goods Shed Art Space on the Rail Trail in Wonthaggi.

Following grants from State and local government, the historic Goods Shed has had a major makeover in recent years and is now one of

the most pleasing art work spaces in Gippsland.

The official opening of the exhibition by the Mayor of Bass Coast shire, Cr. Peter Paul is at 7.30pm on Good Friday.

The exhibition will then be open from Easter Saturday to Easter Monday, between 10am and 5pm.

In its 42nd year, the Bass Coast Artists’ Society (formerly Wonthaggi Art Group) continues to conduct regular workshops

and demonstrations by well known artists. Melbourne artist, Agata Lelek runs a monthly workshop and week long summer and winter schools. A range of tutor workshops by other artists in all forms of art are conducted throughout the year.

The society’s “Tutors’

Gallery”, on display at the Goods Shed, is indicative of the quality of work provided by tutors at workshops.

Members of the society agree that these workshops have a profound effect on the quality of their work, which is exhibited throughout Gippsland.

Artistic: tutor Agata Lelek with Maureen Loughran at a Bass Coast Artists’ Society workshop in the Goods Shed.

Print master GECKO Studio Gallery’s current exhibition in their main gallery is Mezze Plate – an exhibition by Sharman Feinberg highlighting various printmaking mediums.

As well as their feature exhibition they have a small exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and lithographs in the stock room by master printmaker David Frazer.

Kerry long knew of David’s reputation as a printmaker so was pleased to be able to attend two printmaking workshops by David, the most recent only a few weeks ago.

It was during the recent workshop that Kerry booked David in for an exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery during April/May in 2011.

However, Kerry also managed to secure a body of works by David that has been set up in the stock room. The works from previous exhibitions displayed in the stock room are now on a wall behind the counter. The gallery is very pleased to have so much fine printmaking on display at the one time.

Printmaking certainly seems to be increasingly popular these days as evidenced by attendances and sales from some of their recent printmaking exhibi-

Fine art: David Frazer’s etchings, woodcuts and lithographs will create much interest. tions. See http://www.dfrazer.com/main.html for more info on Dave Frazer.

It is the popularity of printmaking that has led to Gecko Studio Gallery presenting a series of printmaking workshops. The first, featuring Kate Zizys, printmaking technician at the Gippsland campus of Monash, has booked out by word of mouth before they had a chance to advertise it.

Kerry is busily planning more printmaking workshops (etching/aquatint, lino cuts, wood engraving and mono printing) to be run by a number of other tutors including, later in the year, David Frazer. Those workshops will be advertised to give everyone a chance at booking.

They have been very busy at Gecko Studio Gallery recently as they have

taken delivery of full stands of Art Spectrum oil paints, watercolours, gouache and Matisse acrylics as well as a range of painting mediums and varnishes.

They have also built up a wide selection of high quality watercolour, drawing and printmaking papers, sketch books and journals including Colourfix card which is especially suitable for dry pastel work.

They also have a range of Japanese papers, which also includes a wide range of canvas sizes, Sennelier inks, Lyra products, and a great range of drawing materials.

The gallery is interested in connecting with local artists who have a need to order in specialist art materials and materials they don’t have on their shelves.

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Meals roster (Leongatha) Lions Club, S. Birch and Rotary will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning April 5, 2010.

Junior leadership at Mirboo North JUNIOR captains were recently appointed at Mirboo North Secondary College.

The Year 8 students are ready to make the college a better place for students.

Adam Kennedy and Mackenzie Kerr are captains, with Joseph Carpinteri and Cheyanne Tree as vice-captains.

Mackenzie said she wanted to suggest ideas, such as more activity days.

She sees the role as an opportunity to be more involved in the school.

Adam said as a captain he would be able to encourage students.

One responsibility the captains will have is to talk about what’s been happening in their meetings at assemblies.

The students are positive about the school and looking forward to being captains.

“I think it’s a really friendly school,” Mackenzie said.

“Everyone is kind of friends with each other and everyone’s really approachable.”

Junior school leaders: captain Mackenzie Kerr, vice captain’s Cheyanne Tree and Joseph Carpinteri, and captain Adam Kennedy.

JESSICA and Kaden Beecroft proudly show off their new baby brother, Ryley James Beecroft, third child of Angela Paragreen and Steve Beecroft born at Sandringham Hospital on March 16.

KELSEY Rita Landry was born at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital on February 12. She is another gorgeous little girl for Clare and Mick of Koonwarra and a little sister for Lara, aged 2.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star

BENJAMIN John Hall was born on March 19, at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the first child for Carolyn and Brad of Leongatha and another precious grandson for Janet and David Thompson, Rob and Linda Williams and John and Denise Hall.

One year ago, March 31, 2009 A windsurfer has ended her bid to cross Bass Strait 80km short of her planned destination at Inverloch. Allison Shreeve battled strong winds and high waves before succumbing to cramps and hypothermia. **** Leongatha has featured in a television advertisement for a car. Scenes were filmed in Brumley and Jeffrey streets, and footage was also shot at Loch, Toora and Yarram.

Five years ago, March 30, 2005 Dean Jones has been awarded life membership of the Meeniyan/Dumbalk United Cricket Club. Dean received his honour at one of the best attended presentation nights in the club’s history, with more than 100 on hand. **** Renee Charlton has been named best under 21 female basketball referee in country Victoria. The Leongatha woman is following in the footsteps of her refereeing father, mother and sister.

10 years ago, March 28, 2000 Leongatha South dairy farmers Edwin and Marlene Millett produce some of the best quality milk in Victoria, with an average bulk milk cell count of just 51,300 this season. The couple won a top award at the Farm World field days. **** South Gippsland Yacht Club member Chase MacKay has been selected for the Victorian Youth Yachting Squad for the third time. The 17-year-old will learn advanced sailing techniques, boosting the skill base of the Inverloch club.

30 years ago, April 1, 1980 John Charlton has won the Rex Campbell Memorial Pool Trophy after a thrilling 3/1 win over Craig Williams in the final. **** Brian Rayson has led Fish Creek/Yanakie to glory in the A Grade cricket final with a stunning 193 runs against Tarwin Lower. Tarwin made 343 but their opponents made 3/344.

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Mid Gippsland Football League

Alberton Football League

ROUND 1 - April 3 (Easter Saturday) Phillip Island v Kilcunda/Bass Inv/Kongwak v Kor/Bena (Easter Sunday - April 4) Yarram v DWWWW Dalyston - bye Fish Creek - bye Foster - bye MDU - bye Stony Creek - bye Tarwin - bye Toora - bye ROUND 2 - April 10 Kilcuna/Bass v MDU Fish Creek v Phillip Island DWWWW v Toora Foster v Yarram Stony Creek v Tarwin Kor/Bena v Dalyston Inv/Kongwak - bye ROUND 3 - April 17 MDU v Fish Creek DWWWW v Phillip Island Toora v Foster Yarram v Stony Creek Tarwin v Kor/Bena Dalyston v Inv/Kongwak Kilcunda/Bass - bye ROUND 4 - April 24 DWWWW v MDU Foster v Phillip Island Stony Creek v Toora Kor/Bena v Yarram

Inv/Kongwak v Tarwin Fish Creek v Kilcunda/Bass Dalyston - bye ROUND 5 - May 1 MDU v Foster Phillip Island v Stony Creek Toora v Kor/Bena Yarram v Inv/Kongwak Tarwin v Dalyston Kilcunda/Bass v DWWWW Fish Creek - bye ROUND 6 - May 8 Stony Creek v MDU Kor/Bena v Phillip Island Inv/Kongwak v Toora Dalyston v Yarram Foster v Kilcunda/Bass DWWWW v Fish Creek Tarwin - bye ROUND 7 - May 15 MDU v Kor/Bena Phillip Island v Inv/Kongwak Toora v Dalyston Yarram v Tarwin Kilcunda/Bass v Stony Creek Fish Creek v Foster DWWWW - bye ROUND 8 - May 22 Inv/Kongwak v MDU Dalyston v Phillip Island Tarwin v Toora Kor/Bena v Kilcunda/Bass Stony Creek v Fish Creek Foster v DWWWW Yarram - bye ROUND 9 - May 29 MDU v Dalyston Phillip Island v Tarwin Toora v Yarram Kilcunda/Bass v Inv/Kongwak Fish Creek v Kor/Bena DWWWW v Stony Creek Foster - bye ROUND 10 - June 5 Tarwin v MDU Yarram v Phillip Island

Dalyston v Kilcunda/Bass Inv/Kongwak v Fish Creek Kor/Bena v DWWWW Stony Creek v Foster Toora - bye ROUND 11 - June 12 MDU v Yarram Phillip Island v Toora Kilcunda/Bass v Tarwin Fish Creek v Dalyston DWWWW v Inv/Kongwak Foster v Kor/Bena Stony Creek - bye ROUND 12 - June 19 Toora v MDU Yarram v Kilcunda/Bass Tarwin v Fish Creek Dalyston v DWWWW Inv/Kongwak v Foster Kor/Bena v Stony Creek Phillip Island - bye ROUND 13 - June 26 MDU v Phillip Island Kilcunda/Bass v Toora Fish Creek v Yarram DWWWW v Tarwin Foster v Dalyston Stony Creek v Inv/Kongwak Kor/Bena - bye ROUND 14 - July 3 Kilcunda/Bass v Phillip Island Toora v Fish Creek DWWWW v Yarram Tarwin v Foster Dalyston v Stony Creek Kor/Bena v Inv/Kongwak MDU - bye ROUND 15 - July 10 MDU v Kilcunda/Bass Phillip Island v Fish Creek Toora v DWWWW Yarram v Foster Tarwin v Stony Creek Dalyston v Kor/Bena Inv/Kongwak - bye ROUND 16 - July 17

Fish Creek v MDU Phillip Island v DWWWW Foster v Toora Stony Creek v Yarram Kor/Bena v Tarwin Inv/Kongwak v Dalyston Kilcunda/Bass - bye ROUND 17 - July 24 MDU v DWWWW Inv/Kongwak v Stony Creek Yarram v Fish Creek Kilcunda/Bass v Kor/Bena Dalyston v Foster Toora v Tarwin Phillip Island - bye ROUND 18 - July 31 Foster v MDU DWWWW v Kilcunda/Bass Stony Creek v Dalyston Phillip Island v Kor/Bena Fish Creek v Tarwin Toora v Inv/Kongwak Yarram - bye ROUND 19 - August 7 Tarwin v Inv/Kongwak MDU v Stony Creek Yarram v Toora Phillip Island v Foster Kilcunda/Bass v Dalyston Fish Creek v DWWWW Kor/Bena - bye ROUND 20 - August 14 Kor/Bena v MDU Foster v Fish Creek Dalyston v Toora Tarwin v Yarram Stony Creek v Kilcunda/Bass Inv/Kongwak v Phillip Island DWWWW - bye FINALS Aug 21 - Elimination (3v6) Aug 22 - Elimination (4v5) Aug 28 - 2nd semi 1v2 Aug 29 - 1st semi Sept 4 - Preliminary final Sept 11 - Grand final

Gippsland League

Round 1 - April 10 Morwell v Warragul Wonthaggi v Leongatha (Easter Saturday April 3) Moe v Traralgon (Yall Nth) Drouin v Maffra Sale - Bye Round 2 - April 17 Warragul v Sale Leongatha v Morwell (night) Traralgon v Wonthaggi Maffra v Moe Drouin - Bye Round 3 - April 24 Sale v Leongatha Morwell v Traralgon (Anzac Day Sunday) Wonthaggi v Maffra Moe v Drouin (Yall Nth) Warragul - Bye Round 4 - May 1 Traralgon v Sale Maffra v Morwell Drouin v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Warragul (night) Moe - Bye Round 5

“Pink Ribbon” May 8 Sale v Maffra (Sunday) Morwell v Drouin Wonthaggi v Moe Warragul v Traralgon Leongatha - Bye Round 6 - May 15 Drouin v Sale Moe v Morwell (Yall Nth) Maffra v Warragul Traralgon v Leongatha Wonthaggi - Bye Worksafe championships May 22 Round 7 - May 29 Moe v Sale (Yall Nth) Morwell v Wonthaggi Warragul v Drouin (Sunday) Leongatha v Maffra Traralgon - Bye Round 8 - June 5 Wonthaggi v Sale Warragul v Moe Maffra v Traralgon Drouin v Leongatha Morwell - Bye Round 9 - Queen’s Birthday “Blood Donor” June 12 Sale v Morwell Wonthaggi v Warragul Moe v Leongatha (Yall Nth) Traralgon v Drouin Maffra - Bye Round 10 - June 19 Warragul v Morwell

Leongatha v Wonthaggi (night) Traralgon v Moe (Sunday) Maffra v Drouin Sale - Bye Round 11 - June 26 Sale v Warragul Morwell v Leongatha Wonthaggi v Traralgon Moe v Maffra (Yall Nth) Drouin - Bye Round 12 - July 3 Leongatha v Sale Traralgon v Morwell (Sunday) Maffra v Wonthaggi Drouin v Moe (Sunday) Warragul - Bye Round 13 - July 10 Sale v Traralgon Morwell v Maffra Wonthaggi v Drouin Warragul v Leongatha Moe - Bye Round 14 - “Call to Arms” July 17 Maffra v Sale (Sunday) Drouin v Morwell Moe v Wonthaggi (Yall Nth - Sunday) Traralgon v Warragul Leongatha - Bye Round 15 - July 24 Sale v Drouin Morwell v Moe (Sunday) Warragul v Maffra Leongatha v Traralgon Wonthaggi - Bye

Round 1 - April 10 Yarragon v Boolarra Newborough v Mirboo North Thorpdale v Hill End Yinnar v Yall/Yall North Trafalgar v Morwell East Round 2 - April 17 Mirboo North v Yarragon Hill End v Newborough Yall/Yall North v Thorpdale Morwell East v Yinnar Boolarra v Trafalgar Round 3 - April 24 Yarragon v Hill End Newborough v Yall/Yall North Thorpdale v Morwell East Yinnar v Trafalgar Mirboo North v Boolarra Round 4 - May 1 Yall/Yall North v Yarragon Morwell East v Newborough Trafalgar v Thorpdale Boolarra v Yinnar Hill End v Mirboo North Round 5 - May 8 Yarragon v Morwell East Newborough v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Yinnar Mirboo North v Yall/Yall North Boolarra v Hill End Round 6 - May 15

Trafalgar v Yarragon Yinnar v Newborough Thorpdale v Boolarra Morwell East v Mirboo North Yall/Yall North v Hill End Round 7 - May 22 Yarragon v Yinnar Newborough v Thorpdale Mirboo North v Trafalgar Hill End v Morwell East Boolarra v Yall/Yall North Round 9 - May 29 Thorpdale v Yarragon Newborough v Boolarra Yinnar v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Hill End Morwell East v Yall/Yall North Round 10 - June 5 Yarragon v Newborough Mirboo North v Thorpdale Hill End v Yinnar Yall/Yall North v Trafalgar Boolarra v Morwell East Round 11 - June 19 Boolarra v Yarragon Mirboo North v Newborough Hill End v Thorpdale Yall/Yall North v Yinnar Morwell East v Trafalgar Round 12 - June 26 Yarragon v Mirboo North Newborough v Hill End Thorpdale v Yall/Yall North Yinnar v Morwell East Trafalgar v Boolarra Round 13 - July 3 Hill End v Yarragon Yall/Yall North v Newborough Morwell East v Thorpdale Trafalgar v Yinnar July 4 Boolarra v Mirboo North (VCFL game)

Round 14 - July 10 Yarragon v Yall/Yall North Newborough v Morwell East Thorpdale v Trafalgar Yinnar v Boolarra Mirboo North v Hill End Round 15 - July 17 Morwell East v Yarragon Trafalgar v Newborough Yinnar v Thorpdale Yall/Yall North v Mirboo North Hill End v Boolarra Round 16 - July 24 Yarragon v Trafalgar Newborough v Yinnar Boolarra v Thorpdale Mirboo North v Morwell East Hill End v Yall/Yall North Round 17 - July 31 Yinnar v Yarragon Thorpdale v Newborough Trafalgar v Mirboo North Morwell East v Hill End Yall/Yall North v Boolarra Round 18 - August 7 Yarragon v Thorpdale Boolarra v Newborough Mirboo North v Yinnar Hil End v Trafalgar Yall/Yall North v Morwell East Round 19 - August 14 Newborough v Yarragon Thorpdale v Mirboo North Yinnar v Hill End Trafalgar v Yall/Yall North Morwell East v Boolarra Finals Qualifying Final: August 21 Elimination Final: August 22 Second Semi Final: August 28 First Semi Final: August 29 Preliminary Final: September 4 Grand Final: September 11

Ellinbank Football League

Round 16 - July 31 Sale v Moe Drouin v Warragul (Sunday) Round 16 - August 7 Wonthaggi v Morwell Maffra v Leongatha Traralgon - Bye Round 17 - August 14 Sale v Wonthaggi Moe v Warragul (Yall Nth) Traralgon v Maffra Leongatha v Drouin Morwell - Bye Round 18 - “Blue Ribbon” August 21 Morwell v Sale Warragul v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Moe Drouin v Traraglon Maffra - Bye Finals Qualifying final - August 28 Elimination final - August 29 2nd semi final - September 4 1st semi final September 5 Preliminary final September 11 Grand final - September 18

No games April 4 Easter weekend Round 1 - April 10 Catani v Ellinbank Cora Lynn v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon v Bunyip Neerim South v Koo Wee Rup Nyora v Garfield Poowong v Nilma Darnum Warragul Ind. v Longwarry Buln Buln - Bye Round 2 - April 17 Bunyip v Poowong Ellinbank v Cora Lynn Garfield v Nar Nar Goon Koo Wee Rup v Buln Buln Lang Lang v Neerim South Longwarry v Nyora Nilma Darnum v Catani Warragul Ind. - Bye Round 3 - April 24 Buln Buln v Lang Lang Catani v Bunyip Cora Lynn v Nilma Darnum Nar Nar Goon v Longwarry Neerim South v Ellinbank Nyora v Warragul Ind. Poowong v Garfield Koo Wee Rup - Bye Round 4 - May 1 Bunyip v Cora Lynn Ellinbank v Buln Buln Garfield v Catani Lang Lang v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Poowong Nilma Darnum v Neerim South Warragul Inc. v Nar Nar Goon Nyora - Bye Round 5 - May 8 Buln Buln v Nilma Darnum Catani v Longwarry Cora Lynn v Garfield Koo Wee Rup v Ellinbank Nar Nar Goon v Nyora Neerim South v Bunyip Poowong v Warragul Ind. Lang Lang v Bye Round 6 - May 15 Bunyip v Buln Buln Ellinbank v Lang Lang Garfield v Neerim South Longwarry v Cora Lynn Nilma Darnum v Koo Wee Rup Nyora v Poowong Warragul Ind. v Catani Nar Nar Goon - Bye Round 7 - May 22 Buln Buln v Garfield Catani v Nyora Cora Lynn v Warragul Ind. Koo Wee Rup v Bunyip

Lang Lang v Nilma Darnum Neerim South v Longwarry Poowong v Nar Nar Goon Ellinbank - Bye Round 8 - May 29 Bunyip v Lang Lang Garfield v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Buln Buln Nar Nar Goon v Catani Nilma Darnum v Ellinbank Nyora v Cora Lynn Warragul Ind. v Neerim South Poowong - Bye Round 9 - June 5 Buln Buln v Warragul Ind. Catani v Poowong Ellinbank v Bunyip Koo Wee Rup v Longwarry Lang Lang v Garfield Neerim South v Nyora Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Nilma Darnum - Bye Round 9 A - June 12 Nyora v Koo Wee Rup Queen’s Birthday Weekend Round 10 - June 19 Bunyip v Nilma Darnum Garfield v Ellinbank Longwarry v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon v Neerim South Nyora v Buln Buln Poowong v Cora Lynn Warragul Ind. v Koo Wee Rup (Sun) Catani - Bye Round 11 - June 26 Buln Buln v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn v Catani Ellinbank v Longwarry Koo Wee Rup v Nyora Lang lang v Warragul Ind. Neerim South v Poowong Nilma Darnum v Garfield Bunyip - Bye Round 12 - July 3 Catani v Neerim South Garfield v Bunyip Longwarry v Nilma Darnum Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup Nyora v Lang Lang Poowong v Buln Buln Warragul Ind. v Ellinbank Cora Lynn - Bye Round 13 - July 10 Buln Buln v Catani Ellinbank v Nyora Koo Wee Rup v Poowong Lang Lang v Nar Nar Goon Neerim South v Cora Lynn Nilma Darnum v Warragul Ind. Bunyip v Longwarry (Sun)

Garfield - Bye Round 14 - July 17 Catani v Koo Wee Rup Cora Lynn v Buln Buln Longwarry v Garfield Nar Nar Goon v Ellinbank Nyora v Nilma Darnum Poowong v Lang Lang Warragul Ind. v Bunyip Neerim South - Bye Round 15 - July 24 Buln Buln v Neerim South Bunyip v Nyora Ellinbank v Poowong Garfield v Warragul Ind. Koo Wee Rup v Cora Lynn Lang Lang v Catani Nilma Darnum v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry - Bye. Round 16 - July 31 Bunyip v Nar Nar Goon Ellinbank v Catani Garfield v Nyora Koo Wee Rup v Neerim South Lang Lang v Cora Lynn Longwarry v Warragul Ind. Nilma Darnum v Poowong Buln Buln - Bye Round 17 - August 7 Buln Buln v Koo Wee Rup Catani v Nilma Darnum Cora Lynn v Ellinbank Neerim South v Lang Lang Nyora v Longwarry Poowong v Bunyip Nar Nar Goon v Garfield (Sun) Warragul Ind. - Bye Round 18 - August 14 Bunyip v Catani Ellinbank v Neerim South Garfield v Poowong Lang Lang v Buln Buln Longwarry v Nar Nar Goon Nilma Darnum v Cora Lynn Warragul Ind. v Nyora Koo Wee Rup - Bye Round 19 - August 21 Buln Buln v Ellinbank Catani v Garfield Cora Lynn v Bunyip Koo Wee Rup v Lang Lang Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Ind. Neerim South v Nilma Darnum Poowong v Longwarry Nyora - Bye Elimination final - August 28 Elimination final - August 29 2nd semi final - September 4 1st semi final - September 5 Preliminary final - Sept 11 Grand final - September 18

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 25

Football’s open season FOR the first time in many years, Wonthaggi will not start the Alberton Football League season as red-hot flag favourites.

But the only reason they won’t is that they are playing in a different league.

In the Alberton league, there is a sense that 2010 could be one of the most open seasons in memory.

And a renewed rivalry between Wonthaggi and Leongatha is sure to see gate takings records broken at both clubs.

Stony Creek’s emotional victory last year has stirred the passions of other clubs and given them hope that teams from small towns can still triumph.

Stony will have to deal with being the hunted rather than hunter. Every team will lift when they play the reigning premier.

The club has recruited a well credentialed big man in former Cranbourne ruckman Matt Linke and will have Dylan Zuidema back.

The loss of premiership coach Leigh McQuillen will be keenly felt, with the club splitting the coaching duties between Brad Hutchinson and Leigh Horsborough.

The recruitment of Matt Linke might be in response to arch-rival Meeniyan Dumbalk United’s snaring of big Donny Epa. MDU is playing down its chances this year, but its big spending has other clubs convinced it is set for a tilt at the flag.

New coach Lee Wilson will be hoping the new recruits can blend with some talented young players to help bring the club back to its glory days.

Fish Creek has had an influx of new players for season 2010 and pondering the possibility of making the finals.

With strong numbers at training it’s created a sense of optimism around the club.

New senior coach Marshall Livingstone

Umpy love IF you love your footy but can’t afford risking injury by playing, being an umpire is a great alternative.

That’s the view of Matt Holmes who heads the South Gippsland Umpires’ Association.

He’s an osteopath and said his occupation precluded being a footy player.

Matt has been an umpire for 10 years.

“Yes,” he laughed, “I do have a thick hide.”

The pursuit is becoming more professional and the old days of being constantly abused on the field are waning.

“The majority of clubs are great, it’s the one-eyed or those who have been on the green cans all day that we have to watch.

“Clubs are less tolerant of those old ideas.”

As part of the umpires’ association push for greater professionalism, an application was lodged with the TAC for a grant to focus on learner drivers in the district. The application succeeded and the program will be launched soon.

“We’re excited about it,” said Matt.

The $20,000 provided has helped with new signs for the clubs and some new uniforms.

also organised an intense weekend camp at Wilsons Promontory in mid-March.

Dean Alger is back for his third season as Korumburra-Bena senior coach as the club seeks to reach their potential in 2010.

The team has gained more players than they’ve lost and has a bountiful harvest of exUnder 18 players vying for selection.

Foster has spent the summer recruiting.

They have a couple of notable players returning, several of whom are joining the club for the first time and last year’s Thirds players aiming to make the Senior team.

If the club’s key players can avoid injury the club should make the finals.

Inverloch-Kongwak is relying purely on locals to pursue a flag this season, with 12 Senior players having been with the club since the Fourths.

The Sea Eagles welcome Adam Hill, Matt Coyne, John Martin, Kane McCarthy, Blake Rigby and John Rocotas.

“We are pretty confident about the season,” club president Andrew Burns said.

He named James Brosnan, Daniel Kilpatrick and Dylan Clark as among key players in 2010.

The Tarwin Sharks have recruited VFL player Jamie Cann as coach this year, after he helped take Nilma-Darnum to a flag last year.

He expects big things from rising talent Jackson Bloom, key running backman Rob Houston and centre-half forward Albert Russell this season.

Foundation player Vaughan Van Dillen has been appointed Reserves coach and Dean Ellen will serve his first term as club president.

The Sharks have shown early promise, winning a practice game against Warrandyte by two points.

Phillip Island finished a credible fifth on the Alberton Football League ladder last year

and the Bulldogs are looking to be in the finals mix at the end of the 2010 season.

While the team is going to be hard pushed to replace its 2009 key forward Corbin Stevic, winner of the AFL goal kicking last year, the Senior side will be boosted with the exciting injection of players recruited in the off season.

New acting president Barry Stride said they had been working hard to recruit players and have secured a couple to watch.

Coldstream Football Club’s 2009 Best and Fairest Scott McDonnell and former Carlton player Laurie Angwin, will coach the Fourths but will possibly pull on the boots during the year.

The word from the club is that they are hopeful of picking up a few more key players for the season opener against traditional rivals Kilcunda Bass on the Island’s home ground in Cowes on Easter Saturday.

Toora will be relying on its homegrown local talent this year, with a new and younger committee line-up led by Dan Knee and Pete Hollier who will share the role of president for the 2010 season.

A load of young players have returned to the club and co-president Dan Knee said there is a real positive feel around the club.

While they have lost a few of their Melbourne based players from the 2009 Seniors side, they have picked up a few others and Toora is hoping for a berth in the finals.

In the Mid Gippsland Football League, Mirboo North will be trying for a premiership this year after falling out in the semis last year.

The effort is spearheaded by new Senior coach, 23-year-old Matt Holland.

The club hasn’t lost many players and will benefit from Under 18s making the move into the Senior team.

Once more: Coach Leigh McQuillen (left) won’t be there, but Stony Creek is still hoping to stay at the top of the AFL heap.

Easter opener for Island Bulldogs TRADITIONAL rivals Phillip Island and Kilcunda-Bass will play off in the first round of the 2010 Alberton Football League season on Easter Saturday in Cowes.

The local derby always attracts a bumper crowd, with the Easter school holidays in full swing.

Phillip Island Football Club, vice president Barry Stride will take on the role of acting president for the club, taking over from president Noel Burrell.

Mr Burrell informed the club committee that due to personal reasons he had to step down from the president’s position until the end of the season.

The club welcomes two new committee members in Phil Becker and Mark Blundy.

Brett Beaumont returns again this

year to take on the role as Senior coach, Chris Dallinger, Reserves, Andrew Dallinger, Thirds and former Carlton player Laurie Angwin will coach the Fourths and will possibly put on the boots during the year. He is one to watch.

New players to the Bulldogs lineup for 2010 are Greg Alexander, from Frankston, Scott McDonnell, Coldstream who won the club Best and Fairest last year, Kevin Taylor, Mornington, Lee Murdoch, Crib Point and Greg Morton, Nunawading.

Acting president Barry Stride said they are happy to have key players Jarvis Weston, Lucas Piera, Jake Weir, James Mann, Chris Dykes, Matthew Brown, Robert Linford, and Bill Richardson returning for the new season.

The Island has lost Ben Van Brummellen due to injury, Cobin Stevic who is off travelling, and injury will also

keep Andrew Dallinger from playing.

Pre-season training saw good numbers prior to Christmas, however Mr Stride said most players have been fairly tied up with other commitments during the busy tourist season.

The Island had a good couple of workouts during two very hard practice matches against Wonthaggi and Monbulk recently.

Mr Stride said it would have been preferable to have kicked more goals to get some forward line system. Phillip Island earned a place in the finals last year, ending out fifth on the ladder, and Mr Stride said they would be hoping for a similar win loss ratio to 2009 and would be looking for a place in the finals again this year.

“Losing two key forwards, including Corbin Stevic who won the Alberton Football League goal kicking award last

year, is hard to replace, but the Island has a good batch of on-ballers and is still working on signing some more new players.

Mr Stride said they always get good numbers for the junior sides.

The Island played eight of its Under 18 players in the Senior side last year and would expect the same this year.

As for improvements at the club, Mr Stride said the appointment of local Beau Vernon as assistant coach has been a real positive for the club given his exposure to top coaches through long stints at TAC and VFL. The club is always happy to welcome new members and people can contact Graham Cock.

As for the Island netballers, Mr Stride said they will build on from last year’s improvement.

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Finals bound FOSTER has been busy recruiting proven players to complement the club’s young side.

This attack has been spearheaded

by Senior coach Dean Duursma and the football department.

There is an expectation from the committee of management to the football department to the coaching staff to the playing group that the Seniors will play finals this year.

There are more players who want to play in the Seniors this year so that will create competition for places in the side and lead to greater numbers at training.

The ruck division will be stronger, with Josh Bowman returning and Justin Cowell will provide strength and experience in the forward line.

Young guns Nathan Grylls and Callan Van Dyke both missed most of last season with long term injuries, but will be raring to go this year.

Key onballers Shaun Everington and Darren Granger should be available for the entire season barring injury.

Defender Brad Angwin returns after a year off due to injury and forward Jake Best is back from playing cricket in England.

Recruits include former Foster players ruckman Josh Bowman (from East Brighton) and full forward Justin Cowell (Leongatha).

Defender Michael Andrews (from East Keilor), forward Tyson King (East Burwood), midfielder Scott Mills (Mulgrave), defender Adrian Rye (Beau-

maris) and forward Jake Dows (Toora) have also joined.

Thirds players who will push for Senior selection include Sam Lyon (ruck), Wade Aitken (midfield), Dylan Williams (forward), Michael Howell (utility), Jarred Prowd (utility) and Dylan Van Dyke (defender).

Among the departures are promising ruckman Jordan Staley who was selected by Gippsland Power and backman Tom Cocksedge who has moved to Tasmania for university.

The Senior team has played practice matches against Woodside, Doncaster and Kilsyth.

Dean Duursma is starting his fourth year as coach, but Scott Bindloss (Reserves), Shem Hawking (Thirds) and Dale Smith (Fourths) are all new.

More players should make the Reserves side competitive and the Thirds have benefited from an influx of exFourths players.

This season there will be a Corner Inlet Under 11 side playing in the Alberton Junior Football League on Sundays.

Off the field Ian Lyon is the new president, Murray Lynch the new secretary and Jenni Aitken the new treasurer.

Volunteers are always welcome at the club.

Social events include the players auction, cocktail night, players revue and end of year ball.

VFL Shark

THE Tarwin Sharks will rest their hopes on a former VFL player who has tasted a premiership.

Jamie Cann was assistant coach at Nilma-Darnum when that club won the Ellinbank cup last year.

He comes to Tarwin with experience on Melbourne’s rookie list and then playing with VFL sides Tasmania, Springvale Scorpions and Northern Bullants, accumulating 120 games.

Cann is eyeing the club’s seventh consecutive finals appearance, hoping to go

one step further.

“My goal this year is to make the top four,” he said.

Some Nilma-Darnum players will join Cann at Tarwin and together with the local favourites, aim to better the club’s fifth placed finish of last year. Cann will play in the midfield.

“I’ve got a few family friends at Tarwin and it’s a really nice family club,” the father of two from Pakenham said.

Players to watch this season will be rising talent Jackson Bloom, key running backman Rob Houston and centre-half forward Albert

Russell, eager to make an impression after missing most of last season due to injury.

One of the club’s foundation members, Vaughan Van Dillen has been appointed Reserves coach after impressing officials as Thirds coach for the past three seasons and winning the Reserves best and fairest title for the past two years.

Michael Owen will coach the Thirds and is seeking a few more players to boost the ranks. The club is struggling for Fourths players and any newcomers can be guaranteed a game.

Frank Keily will enter his third season as Fourths coach.

Dean Ellen will serve his first term as club president, continuing his family’s association with the Sharks.

The club has farewelled Trent McMicking who has taken a coaching role at Highett in suburban Melbourne, and last year’s coach Mark Garnham, is coaching Dalyston.

“He has been our coach for the past six years and we made six finals in those six years, so Mark will be a big loss,” club secretary Kieran O’Loughlin said.

The Sharks have shown early promise, winning a practice game against Warrandyte by two points and playing Lang Lang last weekend.

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Young blood for Toora TAKING on the top job at the Toora Football Club for 2010, the president’s role will be shared by Dan Knee and Pete Hollier.

Last year’s president Joe Pinzone, is still very much involved in the club, taking on the role of vice president.

Toora have looked within their ranks and to the local area to fill the major roles at the club, with longtime Toora footballer Ray East making his debut as the Senior coach, former Toora player Andrew Bacon has returned to the club to coach the Reserves, young Michael Roberts put his hand up to coach the Thirds and Pete Hollier will combine his commitments as president with coaching the Fourths.

Co-president Dan Knee said there is a really good positive feel around the club, with a lot of support from the players and a young line-up of committee members.

“We have had good numbers for our pre-season training and a lot of support

from the local area,” Dan said.

“It will be a young line for the Toora seniors this year and while we did lose a couple of Melbourne players from last year’s side we have picked up a few from Melbourne and some locals have come back,” he said.

As for the season ahead, Dan said they want to do the best they can and be competitive.

“The dream this year would be for a place in the finals,” he said.

The club has enjoyed some major improvements and upgrades to facilities at the ground last year and Dan said the new kitchen, new trainer’s rooms and toilets are great.

“There is still a bit of work to do to finish off, but visiting teams can look forward to better facilities this season,” he said.

As for memberships, Dan said they are always looking for more members and they would welcome anyone to the club.

Hard at it: Toora will be relying on a hard-nosed attitude to climb the ladder in 2010.

Town heart THE Dalyston Football and Netball clubs are the very strong heart of a small rural community.

With a focus on family and nurturing its young players, the club has full strength in all of its five football teams and netball numbers are described as “excellent”.

Nevertheless, secretary Noel McRae said with the expected population influx resulting from desalination plant construction, any new players would be warmly welcomed.

“We also understand that there will be a lot of new people in the area who will be looking forward to going to a game of local footy and socialising with the local community and they are more than welcome at our club.”

Dalyston has recruited in all grades, but has paid special attention to developing its younger players, preparing them for senior football.

The club is proud of Blake Carew who has been selected for the Gippsland Power Squad and there are several other Magpies

training in the Gippsland Power Under 16 squad.

Last year, eight members from the Thirds team played with the Seniors and the club will continue to build on their experience in 2010.

Former Tarwin coach Mark Garnham has joined Dalyston as the new Senior coach and key midfielder.

Joe Sibly, recruited from Queanbeyan in the ACT, will play midfield and other recruits are being finalised.

Dino Gheller will coach the Reserves again and Anthony Carew the Thirds. Fourths coach is Fred Angarane and Under 13 coach Peter Hill has stepped up from the Under 11s. Matt Loughridge is a new coach for the Under 11s. Mark and Nick Garnham often help Matt with the Under 11s, so the youngest players are learning from the most experienced.

“The strength of the club comes from its commitment to developing its juniors,” said Noel.

The Magpies’ ground is in excellent condition, thanks to the work of the Recreation Reserve

Committee.

The training rooms have been painted and a new gymnasium built underneath the new social room.

A major pre-season fundraising effort has been conducted by volunteers.

“We are very fortunate to have a large base of loyal volunteers who are willing to put their time and effort into the club,” said Noel.

He added the club is working on long term plans to make sure “that we have a sustainable future for years to come.

“We are confident that we will be highly competitive in all grades. Our Seniors have been training since mid-November so the boys are keen for round one.

“No predictions, but quietly confident.”

The A Grade netball team is expected to again be a force this season.

A social calendar is still being developed and details will be on the website soon at www.dalyston. com

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Stony now the hunted CLIMBING to the top of the mountain is hard enough. Staying there is an even greater challenge.

High flyer: Chris Verboon does what he does best – dominating in the air. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Stony Creek Football Club faces the daunting task of holding onto its title of Alberton Football League premier.

It’s a challenge every other club wishes it had and is one that new president Bill Pratt says the club is ready for.

“We’ll be thereabouts,” Bill said.

“We’ve gone back to scratch and started again after last year.”

“With a new coaching panel and all the rest it is a bit different here this year,” Bill said.

The loss of coach Leigh McQuillen will be sorely felt.

Leigh steered the club to its first flag in decades and was an inspirational figure.

But Bill Pratt said a return to a dual coaching structure would help fill the void left by the premiership coach’s move overseas.

“Any experienced person leaving a footy club has to be a loss,” he said.

Brad Hutchinson and Leigh Horsborough will share the duties, giving the club a coach both in Melbourne and South Gippsland.

“They will share the duties,” Bill said.

“Last year was the only one we haven’t had two coaches in the past four years.

“It means we have control of Cranbourne training and local training.”

Matt Linke, a ruckman from Cranbourne will join prodigal son Dylan Zuidema as this year’s star recruits.

Linke comes with big wraps, but the president was keeping his cards close to his chest.

“He can play a bit,” was all he would say.

Dylan Zuidema’s return from overseas will strengthen the club’s spine.

He finishied top six in the best and fairest before heading overseas and can play fullback, centre-half-back or in the ruck.

Sam Hughes will be the Reserves coach again, while Lucas McMillan and John Beauman will handle the Thirds.

Martin Stone is in charge of the Fourths.

All executive positions have ben turned over with Bill Pratt as president, Rob Brooker his deputy, Keiran Brown acting as secretary and Jan Byrne in charge of the money.

Hard at it: pressure is a key element of Stony Creek’s title defence. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Back to back: Stony Creek will face stiff competition as they aim for consecutive premierships.

Ready for action: Kyle Van Der Pluym, Scott Day, Lee Horsborough, Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ www.fourcornersframing.biz

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 29

Moving experience

SEE the top of page 30 for more on this unique Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch offering at Wattlebank.

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Last chance for church T

HIS unique lifestyle property is in a park-like setting at Wattlebank, near Inverloch.

This formerly gabled, weatherboard and simple gothic revival parish church has been relocated from Beaconsfield.

It features beautiful stained glass windows, timber flooring throughout and has been tastefully renovated with the addition of a new kitchen and bathroom.

The church is located on 10 gently rising acres, with scattered remnant native vegetation, spring fed dam, cattle yards and raised veg-

etable beds.

It is only 10 minutes to Inverloch and Wonthaggi.

Expressions of interest in the property close at 5pm on Tuesday, April 6 unless it is sold prior.

A price guide is $550,000$600,000.

At a glance Location: 751 Lynnes Road, Wattlebank.

Tender: closes on April 6 at 5pm unless sold prior.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch.

Contact: 5674 1111.

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The property is subdivided in to seven main paddocks, two dams and stock trough system plus extensive shedding.

Tarwin Views is ideally located 10 minutes east of Inverloch, one and three quarters of an hour from Melbourne CBD and close to magnificent beaches.

At a glance Location: 1730 Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Tarwin Lower.

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Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch.

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MBRACE a quality lifestyle with this architecturally designed home at Ranceby.

At a glance Location: 370 Kelly and Currans Road, Ranceby.

Price: $650,000.

Agent: Rodwells, Leongatha.

Contact: Kristin Richardson 5662 4388 or 0427 092 983.

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ERE’S absolute privacy set on 5.23 hectares or 12.92 acres of low density bushland at Venus Bay. This magniďŹ cent property has features galore: nine bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens, one kitchenette, four lounge rooms, two dining rooms and four reverse cycle air conditioners.

Two bores provide unlimited water, which has been tested to be as pure as bottled water.

The home and separate retreat has the capacity to sleep 26 people in comfort.

Currently used for leisure and holiday rentals, over the past two years it has had growing returns on investment of three to ďŹ ve per cent.

It is walking distance to Anderson Inlet from the accommodation home.

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a high quality property for a large family or a potential accommodation/agriculture business.

You also have the chance to purchase a half share in the property. This reduces the cost and allows you access to the property at a very affordable price.

At a glance Location: 804 Lees Rd,Venus Bay. Price: $695,000 plus.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: 5663 7111.

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Stylish living over two levels is the appeal here, with ground level undercover parking and storage.

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There are three double bedrooms with a master that boasts an en suite and walk-in robe.

An open plan kitchen has the homely features of a slow combustion stove and breakfast bar.

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The home and 10 acres is for sale for $695,000.

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About 50 people attended the auction. A property at 345 Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Loch was passed in.

Stockdale & Leggo were auctioning the mudbrick, three bedroom home on 3.88 acres.

Seventeen people attended the auction, with three interested parties.

It is on the market for $430,000.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 33

Quietly tucked away J

UST over two-years-old, this two bedroom brick unit is perfectly located in Hassett Street, Leongatha, with a level short walk to the shops.

Built by a well respected local builder, the unit is number three in a block of three.

It features two bedrooms with builtin robes, bathroom with both a bath and shower, and a separate toilet.

The kitchen offers electric hotplates and stainless under bench oven, stainless dishwasher, pantry, venetian blinds and a door with direct access from the garage for unloading shopping and kids without getting rained on.

There is tiled flooring in all the wet areas and carpet throughout the rest of the unit.

The dining/lounge room offers reverse

cycle air conditioning, vertical drapes, and a glass sliding door to the private yard.

Outside offers a private secure yard with a fresh water rain tank, minimum lawns and garden, single lock-up garage with remote roll-a-door, and all finished off in neat modern bricks with a tiled roof.

Inspections are strictly by appointment.

At a glance Location: 3/13 Hassett Street, Leongatha.

Price: $297,000.

Sole agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 0922.

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A touch of country class T

HIS quiet, idyllic, 3.5 acre country hideaway at Stony Creek is featured to satisfy a broad spectrum of fussy buyers.

Nestled at the end of a long, tree-lined drive, the gorgeous home takes complete advantage of northerly light with atrium-styled windows and soaring ceiling lines.

The décor is muted tones of pistachio and creams, with hardwood timber finishes and oodles of glass.

Living is informal and open plan, with clearly defined kitchen, meals and lounging spaces.

Calico roman blinds for simplicity and ease, complement an earthy, gentle ambience befitting a rural escape.

A perfect space from which to enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens, the views and the sky.

Shamelessly planned for one, two or three, there are two bedrooms inside, plus a separate studio or cottage style bedroom

accommodation.

Meal prep doesn’t get any better, taking in the sweeping level plains of neighbouring farm lands while you stand in your eyrie, bottling plums at your hardwood kitchen bench tops.

The master bedroom is scrumptious, retreat-sized with a study or sitting roomend, and a big walk-in robe, with big picture windows for lazy mornings in bed.

A bathroom to please, with tiled floors has the latest in quality fittings including an oversized shower.

The adjoining laundry, mud room-style, is a perfect match.

There are beautiful ornamental trees, with more growing up to join them.

The orchard is plentiful, and set beside the chooks: three Isa Browns that produce orange-yolked eggs, thanks to an endless supply of clover and the gourmetcheese breakfasts they presently enjoy.

The cottage gardens are colourful and easy to care for, set prettily amidst pathways and pebbled spaces.

At a glance Location: 695 Dumbalk East-Stony Creek Road, Stony Creek.

Price range: $435,000 and $475,000.

Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan.

Contact: 5664 0224.

Garden stone walls, hand-built by the sculptorartist owner, are a feature, and a bonus.

A decked pool sparkles and bubbles, warmed by solar panels.

We have it on good authority that a summer swim here at sunset is magnificent.

Not to mention skinny dips with only the cows to

tell.

Flat paddocks with trees and shelter take up around 2.5 acres of this property, ideal for some sheep or alpacas, or your old horse.

It’s just 10 minutes to Meeniyan township for supplies, and within easy strike of the Stony Creek Racing track, local galleries, top eateries and beautiful beaches, and the wild de-

lights of Tidal River at the Prom just 40 minutes away.

Make it your holiday home, or better still, your permanent home.

There’s scope for selfcontained accommodation (STCA).

Contact Kaz at Prom Country First National Real Estate on 5664 0224 for details, or visit the website, promcountryre.com.au.

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MDU ready for finals RECRUITING staff have been working flat out at the Meeniyan Dumbalk Football Club in the off season, and have recruited an impressive line-up of new players and now have their eyes on a berth in the finals.

New to the club Lee Wilson, formerly Korumburra Thirds premiership coach 2009, will take on the top job.

Leongatha players forward and onball player Tim Wightman, medium sized utility Nick Eddy and centre, on baller, Caine Salmon will join MDU this year.

Caine returns to the club after stints with Leongatha and Fish Creek and a year off in 2009.

Top ruckman Donny Epa from the Seafood club in the strong Mornington Peninsula Football League (MPFL) will bring some star quality to the team. He is a three times premiership player and a MPFL representative.

Another player from the MPFL Tremaine Tohiariki, Pines Football Club, will be a handy forward for the Demons along with Nick Johnson from the Chelsea Football Club.

The defence line will get a big boost with the strongly built defender Zac Walsh from Finlay, New South Wales.

Dean Aldridge, tough defender has been welcomed back to the club after playing in Queensland for a number of years. So too has Tim Jans, who started his football at Meeniyan and is back after playing at Mirboo North and Leongatha.

Back home after a two year work stint in London, Adam Thorne is looking for-

ward to getting the boots on for MDU. Tim West and Luke Corry are also rearing to go after missing all of the 2009 season with injury, and MDU is hopeful of a return by Troy Harris, joining his brothers Ryan and Aden.

Coming up from the Under 18s will be Nick Vanstone, Brenton Arnup, Yarni Zorzos and Hayden Sinclair.

Players leaving the club include last year’s captain Cal Heppell, brother Stu, Tom Horan, Ben and Sean Carrothers, Liam Brawdon, Kallum Robb and Taylor Beard.

Dual Best and Fairest winner Brett Pedlow has succumbed to injury and has retired.

Steve Trotman has taken on the coaching role for the Reserves and Adrian Coulter and Peter Hanrahan remain as Under 18 and Under15 coaches.

Meeniyan looks like it will be kicking a few goals this year, working hard in the off season with recruiting and will have some professional input when it comes to selection, with former 1970s Royal Park (Maryborough Football League) triple premiership player, Peter “Flash” Gowers new to the club this season, to take on the role of Chairman of Selectors.

The club is looking forward to a successful year ahead, and in May MDU will celebrate three big premiership reunions for the 1970 - Thirds team, 1990 - Senior team and the 2000 - C Grade Netball team.

New members are always welcome in this friendly club and during the season the club dinners after all home games are very enjoyable as are the Thursday night training dinners that will start from April 8.

Six of the best: new players include Ryan Damkjaer, Donny Epa, Dean Aldridge, Tremaine Tohiariki, new coach Lee Wilson and Nick Johnson.

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Chief eagles: coach Matt Pugh, Football manager Brian Olden and President Andrew Burns.

Leading example: Seniors captain Adam Cross and his team.

Locals signed first INVERLOCH/KONGWAK will enter the 2010 season with a full list of locals after retaining most of last year’s stellar line-up.

The Sea Eagles have wished Andrew Seccull all the best as he joins the Wonthaggi Power in the Gippsland League, but have welcomed back every player.

President Andrew Burns, in his second term, is proud of the club’s local focus.

Twelve Seniors have come through the club’s ranks from Fourths.

“We’re all local players and no longer have Melbourne footballers. In 2008, we had eight Melbourne players but now we’re just pushing our younger guys through the system and recruiting blokes that are local,” he said.

“By focusing on local players, we keep our funds local too.”

Adam Hill and Matt Coyne have joined the Sea Eagles from Wonthaggi and John Martin has swapped from Leongatha.

Among the other new players are Kane McCarthy and Blake Rigby, both on Gippsland Power’s lists but likely to be among I/K’s seniors this year.

Thirds player John Rocotas has transferred from Phillip Island and will play seniors this season to gain experience.

“We are pretty confident about the season. We had a good start to our year last year and then we were knocked for injuries and lost three players for the season in the one game,” Mr Burns said.

“They were all three key footballers so that put a dent in our side.”

Mr Burns named James Brosnan, Daniel Kilpatrick and Dylan Clark as among key players in 2010.

Mark Billows will play his 200th senior game this season, after rising through the Sea Eagles’ Fourths and Thirds. Seniors captain Adam Cross will play his 150th senior game in the opening match of the season against Korumburra/Bena at home.

Matt Pugh will continue to coach the Seniors, bringing a high level of professionalism and discipline to training and game day.

Reserves premiership coach of 2009, Jason Dennerley, will continue in that role.

The life member of the club has played more than 300 club games and 200 senior games after joining I/K aged just 16.

Steve Fisher is Thirds coach again and desperately needs players. The experienced footballer has played with I/K and Rovers, and has much to offer young players.

Paul Johnson, in his third year as Fourths coach, has a solid pool of boys to choose from.

I/K defeated Forest Hill by five goals in the first of two practice games and succumbed to Upwey/Tecoma, premiers in their competition last year, by five goals.

“They’re a handy side but we came through with no injuries and we still had a few players out,” Mr Burns said.

Mr Burns and his fellow executive of secretary Tim Richardson and treasurer Brad Hodson continue in their roles.

The club is still seeking a vice-president but hopes to finalise that role before the start of the season.

Players and supporters are looking forward to the social calendar starting, with a cocktail night on April 24 and a progressive dinner on May 8.

The Inverloch ground is in fine condition with ample grass cover after consistent irrigation over summer, ready to host the season opener.

New netball courts will be ready for this weekend, and new goal posts will be installed on the football oval, replacing the existing bent poles.

Fresh carpet will be laid in the clubrooms to replace carpet damaged by recent floods.

New boys: Matt Coyne, Adam Hill, John Martin and John Rocotas stretch at training.

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FISH Creek is shaping up well for season 2010.

Heat is on: Fish Creek have put in a big pre-season.

An influx of new players and strong numbers at training has led to a renewed vigour at the club.

Indeed there is an expectation around Fish Creek that the team is a possibility to make the finals.

Club secretary Mick McLoughlin said the way players are going about their business is notable.

“We’ve had an average of 30 at training each night and Marshall has instilled that respect for the club and responsibility to each other to perform and put their talent on the line,” he said.

“We had an intra-club practice match with 53 Senior players, which probably hasn’t been bettered for an intra-club practice match since the club was formed.

“It was a real great effort on the part of all the players.”

In mid-March 30 players went to Wilsons Promontory for a weekend of hard training.

It was intense, with triathlons beginning at 8am and they didn’t come off the beach until 5pm.

Mick said true local boys Lachie Park, Matt Watkins, Jason Law, Lachie Pratt

and Jake Staley were developed by Barry Standfield last season.

“We fully expect them to take the next step because they have become young men,” he said.

“We believe they could go on and be the next generation of footballers in the club.”

New players include Robert Smith (Shepparton United), Andrew Hardacre (Glenelg), David Jenkins (Leongatha), Nick Barry (Frankston YCW), Ben Roberts (Gascoyne) and Clayton Bawden (Nilma Darnum).

Chris Graham (from Traralgon), the son of Veg Graham a former premiership player and coach at Fish Creek, is also heading to Fish Creek.

Returning players are Steven Blencowe, Jason Rouda, Cameron Brown, Beau Redpath, Leigh Coleman and Brett Wilkinson.

Former player coach Barry Standfield will definitely be missed at full forward.

Jezza Seuren and Gary Hoskin have retired and Sean McIlroy is going overseas for 12 months.

Brett Mitchells and Steve Vuillermin, Reserves and Fourths coaches respectively, remain in their positions.

Neil Park has taken over the Thirds from Travis Manne.

It’s 2010 now: Senior players Travis Manne (left) and Blake Anderson (right) with coach Marshall Livingstone (centre).

Ready to fire: Callan Park and Beau Redpath.

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Burra in with a chance KORUMBURRA/Bena is hoping to win the premiership in 2010.

James Paterson: during a drill last week.

Last season ended disappointingly for the Senior team, who finished second on the ladder, but failed to make the grand final.

Several new names and a number of Thirds players stepping up should boost the senior side this year.

Dean Alger is back for his third year as Senior coach.

Robert Quaife is the first year Reserves coach as is Bryce Rawson for the Fourths.

Neil Edwards has stepped up to be Thirds coach after three years coaching the Fourths.

He replaces Lee Wilson, who took up the Senior coach position at MDU. Last season both the Thirds and Fourths teams won premierships and the club hopes they will be competitive again this year.

New players are ruckman Renato

Numziato (from North Coburg), onballer Tarek Moughanie (Whitehorse Pioneers), centre half back Cameron Hardy (Warragul Industrials) and Gerard Bongiorno (Warragul Industrials).

Several of last year’s Thirds players are tipped to vie for selection in the senior side with Shannon Bray, Sam Edwards, Luke Van Roye, Ben Fitzpatrick, Chad Macri and Tom Mayo all in the mix.

Departing players include Glen Brownry (Drouin), Nick Besley (Frankston YCW) and Chris Paterson (North Bendigo).

The club has played practice matches against Ellinbank league teams Catani and Koo Wee Rup. Upcoming social events include the goods and services auction on May 22 and the $10,000 draw on July 17.

Off field Donald Van Rooye remains as president, Allan Summerfield keeps the secretary position and Daniel O’Neill is still treasurer.

Raring to go: Shannon Bray, Cade Maskell, Tim Smith and Luke Van Rooye are players to watch this year.

Killy-Bass ready to rise THE Kilcunda-Bass Football Club is determined not to run out of legs in the race to the AFL finals this year.

The club has been training since before Christmas and has been bolstered by the addition of about eight new players.

Bobby Smith has come back as the assistant coach, to give playing coach Steven O’Brien a hand.

Steven is an on-baller who was the captain of the South Gippsland Under 19s premiership team some years ago.

Bobby was a Senior coach at Glen Alvie many moons ago and was an Under 18s coach at Phillip Island. He brings a wealth of experience to the role.

There is a genuine sense of excitement around the Panthers this year as they contemplate the next step in the side’s evolution.

The role of the Reserves coach will be filled by Nick Arnold.

New players include Jess Attenborough, brothers Danny and Jason Wells, Andy McKenna and Mark “Bomber” Thompson (no, not that one).

A few more may sign up before the start of the season. In what can only be a good sign, no big name players have left the club.

“Steve O’Brien has set his goals and he wants to make the finals,” Bobby Smith told The Star.

“With what we’ve got and the way we’ve been training, there’s no excuses.

We’ll be a lot more competitive. We had some good games last year and beat some top sides. We went close to Wonthaggi, but just ran out of legs.

“But that’s just not going to happen this year. We’re not going to run out of legs.

They’re a lot fitter. We started training before Christmas and we’ve been at it ever since.”

Senior coach: Dean Alger.

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Experience and youth Training: Adam Leach kicks as Pat Sandal looks on.

MIRBOO North will give their all to make the grand final this year in the Mid Gippsland Football League.

Club president Joe Koene said the club had been able to retain a good core of players and retired players they needed to develop the young ones.

“We believe we are in a very good position, with a balance of experience and youth,” he said.

“We are looking for a competitive season and always looking to be in the grand finals.”

Last season the club’s Senior team made it to the semi finals.

The departure of top full forward Tim Traill, who moved to Queensland, was a big loss for the team.

Club veteran Luke Snell moved to Melbourne.

Andrew McCarty is a big and strong running player who transferred to Mirboo North from the Vic Amateurs.

Powerful mid-fielder Simon Busuttil has returned from overseas.

Otherwise new faces in the senior sides will be from the Under 18s.

They are Joe O’Loughlin (a strong

marking forward goal kicker), Harley Foat (ruckman with a strong mark over head), Joe Brooks (tall forward with good skills), Luke Gervasi (tough in and under player), Aaron Tangusso (speedy wingman who will run all day) and Adam Leach (loose checking backman who always finds the ball).

Twenty-three-year-old Matt Holland is the new Senior coach for season 2010.

Brendan O’Loughlin has been recruited as Reserves coach.

Koene said he had vast experience in VFL and AFL football.

“We’ll use his coaching style and knowledge to prep our younger players through the Reserves,” he said.

Scott Wightman is a new addition to the coaching ranks as he takes on the Under 16s.

Damien Turner continues as Thirds coach. The team has made the grand final three years running.

Angie Rogers is heading up the successful netball side of the club and they are looking forward to getting all sides in finals again.

Go team: Seniors coach Matt Holland leads players at training recently.

Mirboo North: Ben Hopcraft practises the art of kicking.

Power ready to play THE Wonthaggi Football Club is about to step boldly into a new era, with a newly named Gippsland League.

Gun player Paul Brosnan will be the Seniors’ playing coach, Adrian Scapin will be Reserves coach, Charlie Ware will be Thirds coach and Russell Clarke will bring his experience to the role of Fourths coach.

The Senior side has been bolstered by Inverloch’s Andrew Seccull and Ryan Underwood from Yarram. Underwood has played in the ACT and made the move to the Power after securing work at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant.

The club has a number of its younger players playing at the Gippsland Power and Fergus O’Connor is ready to make his move from the Thirds into the Senior side.

On the downside, league best and fairest Aaron Ware has left the club to make the move west. He will play for East Fremantle in the WAFL.

Brosnan said he was happy for his team-mate, quipping: “Better that he goes off there than play for Inverloch.”

He said there was a better feel around the club this year, and the pressure of fighting to stay in the Alberton Football League was behind it now.

He said the Gippsland League had been as welcoming as it could be.

“I think over there all they want to do is open their arms to us, so it makes a big difference to what we’ve been putting up with for a few years now,” he said.

Playing the Leongatha Parrots in the season opener was something to look forward to as well.

“It’ll be good to kick off the year, instead of travelling to Sale, where there’s probably not as much interest – a local game always makes a bit more interest,” he said.

“I think it’ll be great if we can get a good day.

Hopefully both towns will get behind it.”

Powering on: Wonthaggi Football Club president Rob Tesoriero with playing coach Paul Brosnan.

Aaron Tangusso: a speedy wingman who can run all day.

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Slick mover: Patrick Kindellan leads the way at training.

Parrots fly up ladder THE Leongatha Parrots are ready to fly high in 2010.

With some great new additions to the side, the Parrots are ready to climb a couple more rungs on the Gippsland League ladder.

With arch-rivals Wonthaggi Power ready to make their own assault on the flag, there will be plenty of local interest in the competition.

The two teams will meet in a blockbuster Easter clash in Wonthaggi, with local footy pundits salivating at the prospects

of seeing the bitter foes clash again after years in different leagues.

Some of the new pick ups for the Parrots include Stuart and John Kilsby, from Tarwin.

The team has also been buoyed by the appointment of Jason Casey, the team’s new assistant coach. The gun key position player played at St Mary’s in the Geelong League last year and previously Donvale, where he played with Parrots stalwart Rhett McLennan.

President Glenn Wright said the 32-year-old was a

Standing tall: big things are expected of Jason Tomada.

multi award winner in the Geelong League.

“We’re still waiting on a couple of names to sign. We’ve recruited four or five that might help us along. The kids in the Under 18s that are coming through are the ones who are really shining through at the moment,” he said.

“I think we’re going to be a reasonable side at the end of the day, if we can get them all on the park.

We’re pretty right.”

Jarryd Morsehead is new and all reports coming out of the club suggest he is headed for a big season.

Losses to the club include last year’s best and fairest winner Brad Rayson and last year’s runnerup best and fairest winner Adam “Goose” Govers, who have gone to Darwin to work.

Courtney Foulds damaged his cruciate ligament at the end of last year and has returned to WA. Those at the helm have remained unchanged, with Glenn Wright as president, Phil Poulton as secretary, Chris Fleming as treasurer, Mal Mackie as senior vice president and Cam Kindellan as junior vice president.

This year the club will look forward to three night clashes: against Morwell (April 17), Warragul (May 1) and Wonthaggi (June 19). The night games drew big crowds last year and are sure to again this year.

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Thai the knot Hawthorn NADINE BURTON and Ashley Marke celebrated their wedding on the Thai Island of Phuket on January 21.

They were joined by 70 friends and family who travelled from Australia, the UK and Europe.

Nadine is the only daughter of Stan and Marion Burton of Somerset, UK and Ashley is the youngest son of Roger and Margret Marke of Leongatha.

The sunset ceremony was held on the beach followed by a cocktail reception at the Katathani Beach Resort.

Nadine was attended by her three best friends from England and Australia, Mahla, Josie and Kellie. Her niece Maddie Burton was flower girl.

Ashley was attended by his brother Paul and friends Tim and Jeremy. His nephew Joshua Smith was pageboy.

The bridal party outfits were made in Phuket, Nadine’s dress was from Hobnob in Perth.

Ash and Nadine have returned to their home in Fremantle and are heading to Europe and America later in the year for a delayed honeymoon, and to spend time with the bride’s family in the UK.

wedding CARLA Beauglehall and Paul Poletti, their parents and attendants swept down the grand staircase at Kew’s Butleigh Wootton to begin the reception that followed Paul and Carla’s marriage.

Carla’s strapless, white A-line gown featuring embroidery accentuated with Swarovksi crystals, bugle, seed and glass beads and sequins added a fitting majesty to the regal picture. The skirt of her gown was richly decorated with motifs that extended to the back. A chapel length train added the finishing touch.

The ceremony took place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hawthorn.

Carla is the daughter of Ross and Kerrie Beauglehall of Inverloch and Paul is the son of Robert and Lynn Poletti of Buffalo.

The bride was attended by her sister Laura Beauglehall, Alicia Roche and Emma Kruse, while the groom was supported by best man Brent Matthews, the bride’s brother Brett Beauglehall and Robert Goodwin.

After cutting a three-tier cake in ivory with pearl and cream ribbon edging, the couple left for a honeymoon to Noosa, a surprise gift from the bride’s parents.

Paul and Carla have made their home in Inverloch.

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Everyone’s at Farm World A NEW $5 million purpose built exhibition centre at Lardner Park was opened by Premier John Brumby on Friday during Farm World.

Construction started in June last year and was completed in time for Farm World.

Farm World attracts more than 700 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors over four days each year, who attend to see the latest in farm machinery and equipment, pasture, fertilisers, irrigation and motor vehicles.

An estimated 54 per cent of people who visit Farm World are tourists, generating about $6.1 million towards the local economy.

DPI: weed alert contact officer Pam Allan and DPI Leongatha centre manager Bob Wilson with some serrated tussock.

Knowledge: Southern Cross Lubes business manager William Andrew and Mobil Lube Line technical help engineer Peter Morus, were on hand to answer any questions Evans Petroleum customers may have had.

Gendore: Leongatha sales representative Kevin Smith with Bruce Calder of Dumbalk.

Leafmore forage rape: Reece Hardwidge from PlantTech/Seedmark.

Important people: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Gippsland South MP Peter Ryan on the stage.

From Inverloch: Matt, Amy and Kerrie Redmond.

Willowdale Farm Alpacas: Poowong East’s Peter Hateley with a suri and huacaya alpaca.

Green machines: Hazelwood North farmer Rob Hourigan and Windmill Ag Meeniyan’s Jason Henry.

Ready to help: Marriott’s Motorcycle’s KTM sales manager Adam Dean.

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Local cattle: Meeniyan’s David Meikle with Tarwin Cupid as part of the Gippsland Poll Herefords exhibit.

Burra Foods: Reno Tomaino, Mick Irwin and Suzanne Lee.

Alex Scott & Staff: Dean Goad (Korumburra office), Brian Rodwell (Melbourne), Peter Deering (Pakenham), Pam Dean (Warragul) and Peter Dwyer (Leongatha).

Media conference: Premier John Brumby (right) at Farm World with Labor McMillan candidate Christine Maxfield.

Great products: Landmark Leongatha’s Sam Vagg with Genesis Industries’ Noel Forrest.

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Water licensing win Flexible extended lactation VICTORIAN dairy farmers have welcomed the State Government’s decision to address concerns regarding the Dairy Shed Water Licence Transition Program and announcement that the amnesty, linked to the program, will be extended until April 23.

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Chris Griffin said this is a fantastic outcome and is testament to what can be achieved by this organisation working on behalf of farmers.

“By reducing fees, applying a more sensible approach on metering, and providing the necessary flexibility in licensing for farm dams, dairy farmers will feel more confident to apply for licences under this program,” Mr Griffin said.

“When it comes to water security it is essential that dairy farmers have certainty to ensure the sustainability of their businesses. This is the last and best chance to obtain a licence for wash down water. I encourage all dairy farmers to register prior to the close of the amnesty on April 23.”

VFF Water Council Chairman Richard Anderson congratulated the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) on their willingness to address farmers concerns.

“This announcement is a significant win and a powerful example of the important role that state based farm lobby groups play in achieving essential local outcomes,” Mr Anderson said.

“The government’s decision to address our concerns and extend the amnesty will give dairy farmers both the right incentive, and additional time, to discuss their situation with their water corporation and apply for the right licence without facing a penalty.”

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DAIRY farmers are using extended lactation (EL) in many and varied ways to suit their farming systems.

Split calving systems in particular are well suited to the use of EL as the majority of modern cows will maintain a lactation cycle for an 18 month calving interval with very little loss of milk solids.

If you have a seasonal calving pattern and carry cows over for a 24 month calving interval, you will find that as many as half will be able to maintain solids production over the period.

Listed below are some of the reasons people have given for using EL: • A preference for a tight calving pattern without using induction. EL is used to move late calving cows to the start of the next calving period.

• To retain cows with the best genetics rather than lose high producers which are not in calf.

• A preference for two tight calving periods rather than one drawn out calving period.

• The ability to join everything to AI and not run bulls with the herd.

• Retaining more high producing cows to allow selection against other things such as high cell count.

• With changing weather patterns and water availability EL can be used to move the calving pattern, for example, from spring calving to autumn calving by having a once-off 18 month calving interval.

Those farmers who are using EL successfully have established a few rules for their system regarding mating decisions and which cows to carry over.

One example is the farmer who will continue to join them during every mating period up until a 24 month calving interval (this may be two, three or four opportunities depending if they have a seasonal or

split calving system).

After this point, empty cows will be sold when their production drops below a certain level.

Some people have a cut off for joining or selling and these rules can be used together, for example: • If a cow is doing less than 25 litres, she doesn’t get joined.

• Keeping a cow in the herd until she drops below a production threshold and more than a set distance from calving (assuming she’s in calf).

• Selling a cow, if she is more than 100 days from calving and her production drops below 1kgMS/day.

Some high production herds have rules such as: • If my cow is doing more than 44 litres, then I won’t join her this time and I’ll carry her over to the next group.

• A cow must have been calved at least six weeks before I will join her.

• Everything is joined for the first time for a 15 month calving interval (three-way split calving herd).

Some farmers are concerned that they may be breeding for infertility if they continue to join cows that are not conceiving and calving within the traditional 12 month calving interval.

However, if the maiden heifers are still getting in calf, then the fertility problem in the herd is not inherent infertility.

The later in the calving period a cow calves, the less chance she has of getting in calf for the same calving period next year.

Results from an InCalf project showed that cows that calved in the first three weeks following the planned start of calving had a six week in calf rate of 71 per cent; while cows that calved six to nine weeks from planned start of calving had a six week in calf rate of only 51 per cent.

A cow that has more days open (days since calving) is more likely to be cycling and therefore get in calf.

Whereas, cows calving late have less days open before the mating start date and therefore have less chance of getting in calf early in the mating period.

Many people are using EL successfully in their herds.

They find it suits their system and it allows them to meet their goals.

More information on extended lactation can be found at www. dairyextension.com.au

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Victorian School of Languages closes campus at Leongatha

Mixed quality at VLE WITH the next week’s market being on the cusp of Easter, there will only be a smaller offer.

This saw a larger yarding penned, which was very mixed in quality with the better prices of late bringing a lot of poorer quality and plainer crossbred cattle into the sale.

Away from that there was a good to very good quality penning of bullocks, trade cattle and cows. There was extra competition for the grown steers and bullocks which kept prices at unchanged rates, and most of the young cattle sold at firm rates also. Demand varied for cows, with good quality cows being firm to 2c easier, but some of the plainer cows sold at rates between 2c and 8c/ kg lower.

Only a small number of 80 vealers were sold with prices peaking at 214c/kg.

Others made from 145c to 190c/kg with feedlots and restockers all making purchases. Yearling heifers sold well, especially some of the heavier weighted cattle. Prices were between 155c and 185c/kg for most sales of the 300 head penned. Because of the number of poor condition cattle sold, prices were seen from 110c to 149c/kg.

A large penning of approximately 900 bullocks and grown steers sold very well, which saw prime C3 and C4 bullocks make from 172c to

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183c/kg. Heavy yearling steers made to a similar top price, and most of the manufacturing bullocks made between 148c and 172c/kg.

Cow supply increased on the strength of the proximity of Easter, with 950 cows yarded. A lot of good to very good quality beef and dairy cows were

sold, making between 138c and 152c/kg. Others made mostly from 110c to 135c with the very poorest cows mostly down to 88c/kg. There was a larger penning of 65 bulls, which sold to stronger demand.

Prices for better quality heavy bulls were between 155c and 176c, being firm to 5c/kg dearer.

Wednesday, March 24 BULLOCKS 21 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 12 S. & Y. Tamburo, Woodleigh 1 D.A. & B.M. Lumby, Loch 10 Jack Glasgow, Kernot 2 G. & A. Crawford, French Island 2 Barrallier P/L, French Island

749 669 580 631 683 638

182.0 182.0 182.0 181.6 181.2 181.2

1362.83 1217.88 1055.60 1146.00 1236.99 1155.15

STEERS 1 D.C. & D.C. Wylie, Korumburra 1 J.W. & M. Kee, Yarram 1 K.M. & J.M. Shea, Leongatha Sth 1 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East 1 Lionel Holdings, Yanakie 1 M.J. & J.E. Finlay, Allambee

385 435 360 325 390 365

211.0 209.0 205.0 195.0 190.0 190.0

812.35 909.15 738.00 633.75 741.00 693.50

COWS 2 W. Bullock, Nerrena 1 Elm Valley P/L, Kardella 6 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 2 J. Langley Nom, Inverloch 1 S. & C. Jones, Kernot 1 Maguire Past, Lang Lang East

710 665 494 578 570 785

152.0 1079.20 152.0 1010.80 151.6 749.16 151.6 875.49 151.6 864.12 150.0 1177.50

HEIFERS 1 W.G. & F.M. Pratt, Inverloch 1 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East 7 A.J. & J.M. White, Mirboo 2 K.M. & J.M. Shea, Leongatha Sth 2 G.D. & R.L.Trease, Mardan 5 A. & M. Donaldson, Leongatha

365 213.6 295 201.6 323 200.0 433 193.6 363 185.0 407 183.6

BULLS 1 J.F. & M.C. Wilson, Glen Alvie 2 Vening Past Co, Hedley 1 E.J. & A. Opray, Dumbalk 1 B. & T. Brusamarello, Glen Forbes 1 K. Dixon, Yarram 1 A.J. & L.M. Dunkley, Yarram

870 900 865 900 725 920

176.0 172.6 172.2 172.0 170.0 170.0

779.64 594.72 645.71 837.32 670.63 747.25 1531.20 1553.40 1489.53 1548.00 1232.50 1564.00

VLE Leongatha store sale Thursday, March 25 Total yarding: Bulls - 2 av. $902.50, cows - 13 av. $820, cows and calves - 67 av. $899.18, heifers - 549 av. $439, steers 1499 av. $599.46.

Bulls D. Perczyk, Foster, 1 x $1350; M. Maskell, 1 x $455.

Cows G.T. & J.M. Edwards, Fish Creek, 7 x $850; R.A. & K.J. Bentley, Yanakie, 3 x $810, 3 x $760.

Cows and calves N.B. & L.J. Smith, 1 x $1400, 1 x $1000, 2 x $965, 8 x $900, 5 x $900; J. & L. Brown, 4 x $1060, 4 x $930; John Lamont, Moorooduc, 4 x $1000; G.D. & R.L. Trease, Mirboo North, 1 x $1000;

E.J. & M.L. Cumming, Meeniyan, 7 x $910.

Heifers D.G. & A. McKenzie, 6 x $695, 3 x $645, 2 x $644, 8 x $620, 7 x $590; R. Best, Welshpool, 7 x $640; H.T. & P.R. Goldsmith, Dumbalk North, 1 x $590; R.J. & M.J. Bowron, Waratah North, 6 x $562; D. Thompson, Fish Creek, 2 x $560; F. Auddino, Kardella South, 1 x $555.

Steers A., P., S., & M. Harris, Dumbalk, 15 x $900, 15 x $840; P.J. & C.A. Castles, 1 x $815; B.J. & T.L. McCormack, Mirboo North, 5 x $805; Shellcot Partnership, Foster, 15 x $800; D.B. & D.M. Fairbrother, 17 x $800, 16 x $795, 7 x $790; K. Hendrick, 1 x $798, 5 x $798.

THE VSL has closed the campus that has been running at Leongatha Secondary College for the last six years.

Rob Skillern, former LOTE teacher at Leongatha Secondary College, founded the centre in 2004 with the aim of providing language learning for students in the South Gippsland region. Lyn Skillern took over the running of the centre the following year.

French, German and Italian have been successfully taught to students aged from eight years to adults over this time. 2009 saw a decline in numbers and with a further decline this year the administration of the VSL closed the centre on March 9.

The success of the centre was due mainly to the quality of the teaching and for this we must ac-

Teachers: Karin Lubitz, Jillian Durance, Hilary Stuchbery. knowledge the great skill of Jillian Durance, Karin Lubitz, Hilary Stuchbery, Angela Thomas and Diana Cafarella. Thank you

to all who enrolled over the years and supported this great concept. The chance to study other languages is limited in

this area and with the loss of the VSL due to lack of support, another educational door has closed.

Tarwin Lower Red Cross SOME of our members have started to head north for the winter but the president still welcomed 16 members to the March meeting.

Reports were given for the well attended regional luncheon held at Wonthaggi with seven attending from our unit. Telecross is very warmly welcomed by the clients receiving their good morning call from 8am to see if they are alright. A lot of our members did Red Cross

Calling in the areas of Fish Creek, Walkerville, Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.

Discussion in general business was the coming event for a fund raiser with Rebecca Owen, a forensic scientist, talking about some of the work she has done in disaster areas. It will be held on Monday April 19 at 10am at the Tarwin Lower Hall. A light luncheon will follow, so to make this a great day mark it on the calendar, as everyone is welcome.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday April 6.

Local Citizen Of The Year receives another award THE Lions Club of Leongatha had a surprise guest at their last dinner meeting.

The zone chairman of District 201 V3 came to present a special award to Mr Ken Marshman, Leongatha Club’s past president. He was presented with the 100 per cent Presidents Excellence Award, something that is an honour for Ken and the club.

The Lions Club has been very busy the past few months, catering for a number of events. They attended the swap meet at Korumburra, all the Foster markets, the working horse and tractor rally, festivals at the wonderful Mossvale Park, and were kept very busy transporting and supply-

ing afternoon tea for the elderly citizens at the Music For The People day in February.

They are now prepar-

ing rosters to cater for the Relay For Life on April 10 and 11 at Dumbalk. This involves an ‘all nighter’ for some of the members,

but all for a good cause, as the walkers will need to be fed and watered as the need arises. Hope to see you there.

Excellence award: Lion Ken Marshman receiving his badge from zone chairman Ian Rasmussen.

Best in one hundred years THE Garnham House Mad Hatters’ Tea Party won the best decorated float at the Wonthaggi Centenary parade.

Judged a good team effort, the float was commended for its humorous approach.

Domain Seahaven’s Many Hands, Happy Hearts came second and Sun Ray Gardens came third.

Honourable mentions were awarded to Water Shed, Funfit Calisthenics, Smiths Family and Dance Design.

McMillan MHR Russell Broadbent sponsored the prizes.

Blue Light Disco sponsored awards for decorated bikes and scooters: Izaak Dowling won the best costume, Kaiby Thomas the pre 1970s bike, Saffie Lindsay the Prep to Grade 2 category and Tahlia Andrighetto the Grades Three to Six. Sheona Bugbird won the garden party Junior Miss section, Tori Yarley the Miss and Jannene Madden was named Matron. That competition was sponsored by the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club and Simply Blooming Gorgeous Florist.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Peter Paul, said the centenary celebrations were “a magnificent example of co-operation and community spirit”.

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RSVP: April 12, 2010

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION GROUP EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Gippsland Southern Health Service invites residents of the South Gippsland community to join its Community Consultation Committee.

The aim of the committee is to identify what the community needs and wants from its health service, and to advise where it can improve, and what it can do better.

Committee members will represent the views of the community by expressing health interests and concerns to the Board of Management.

Preference will be given to applicants with strong community links and involvement, and to those from a non health service background.

An information package and nomination form is available by contacting Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or via email execassi@gshs.com.au. A selection process will apply.

Applications close on Friday, April 30, 2010 and should be addressed to: Mr David Harvey President Board of Management Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

public notices

The next Tarwin Lower market will be held at Tarwin Lower Hall on: Monday, April 5 Many stalls including fresh produce, plants, tools, books, craft, clothing, and bric-a-brac Enquiries/Bookings to Hall Secretary, Carol Dwyer Ph: 5663 7657

Email your adverts to “The Star” ads@thestar.com.au

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free

for sale

FREE

FOR SALE

Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

1 Feedmaster Grain Crusher 1 Packo 10,000ltr Vat 1 Boumatic Vacuum Model BP-200 with silencer 40 Concrete Feed Troughs - $100 each or near offer 30 tonne Pellet Silo 1 Cleantec Teat Sprayer Unit Water troughs also Phone 0437 519 534 Leave a message

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

health and wellbeing

Dharmaheart Centre Meeniyan

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CAFÉ STAFF REQUIRED

BARISTA; COOK; WAITSTAFF Experience essential FULL TIME AND PART TIME Must be available to work weekends Applications close Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Written applications to: Number 9 Dream 44 Bair Street, Leongatha 3953 Rick 5662 2339

VACUUM CLEANER

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PROPERTY MANAGER Paragreen Real Estate currently has a Property Manager’s position available.

Duties include supervising rental properties and day to day administrative roles.

Agents Representative Certificate and experience helpful but not necessary.

Please apply with a handwritten application with resumé attached to: The Manager Paragreen Real Estate 17 Main Street, Foster Applications close April 16, 2010 17 Main Street, Foster 3960 Phone 5682 2100

Prom View Lodge

Banksia Lodge

Repairs

MEDITATION COURSES 10 weeks

DUST BAGS

Sales

FREE

Starting Monday, April 12 7pm - 8.30pm Sunday, April 18 11am-12.30pm

QUOTES

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)

5672 3127

Contact Kerri or Steve 5664 4252 www.dharmaheart.com.au

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for sale

CHICKENS, day old meat, 2kg in six weeks. Ph: 0414465238 or 5657-2233 between 10am and 6pm.

public notices

DEB DRESS, size 8-10, lace-up back, scattered diamentes over bodice, protective bag and gloves, $320. 0400-293407.

ELECTRIC GUITAR, new strings, case, lesson book, amp and cord. Hardly used $400. 0400-293407.

FARM EQUIPMENT, 1 x concrete cattle race, GC, Mirboo, $700; 1 x stainless steel milk vat, square, GC, Mirboo, $700. Ph: 0408391594.

FIREWOOD - Local gum split and dry. Free delivery in Leongatha, $70 metre.

Phone Steve 5662-5791 or mob. 0438-037764.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175 HAY, small square bales $6. Ph: 0407-687826.

HAY - small square bales, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. 4,000 available now. Mardan, 5664-1320.

HAY, small squares, ex. quality, can deliver, $7 each. Ph: 0419-313483.

MILLET STANDING, approx. 35 acres for baling only. Price neg. 0419155360 or 0417-990558.

NSW red gum, split and delivered. 0412-486353 or 5664-9208.

RED HEELER pups, vet checked, vacc, $250 each.

Ph: 5668-6357.

SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66 inc.

HAY: 5x4 from $38.50 inc.

SMALL SQUARES: From $7.70 inc. Delivery available. Contact 0417532262.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

SOUTHDOWN, Poll Dorset, Border Leicester rams, flock registered, brucellosis accredited. Can deliver. $295 each. Ewes and lambs available. 56862699, 0428-356376.

TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

GIPPSPORT

Prom Country Aged Care Inc.

Program Coordinator

POSITIONS VACANT

BASED IN WONTHAGGI

BANKSIA LODGE

GippSport (Regional Sports Assembly) is a leading agency in the Gippsland Region aiming to encourage and foster participation in sport and physical activity.

GippsSport has a vacancy for a highly motivated person to be employed full time to service the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas.

The successful applicant will be required to have a wide range of management and interpersonal skills. An understanding of the principles of community development and inclusive practices is essential. A detailed knowledge of the sport and recreation industry and of the structure and operations of grass roots sporting clubs would be an advantage. Considerable travel and some evening and weekend work will definitely be required.

It is intended that the successful applicant will be based at the Bass Coast Community Health Service office in Wonthaggi and an initial 12-month contract with a threemonth probabionary period will be offered. Applicants should have an appropriate tertiary qualification in Health Promotion / Community Development / Sports Management or substantial relevant experience.

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description which is available for download at www.gippsport.com.au or by calling 5135 8335.

Applications close 4.30pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Barry Switzer, Executive Officer

CARE CO-ORDINATOR RN DIV 1 OR ENDORSED DIV 2 Hours Mon-Fri 0700-1500

PROM VIEW LODGE CHEF Experience in Aged Care essential 5 shifts per week 0800-1600

Prom Country Aged Care CASUAL POSITIONS • RN DIV 1 • ENDORSED RN DIV 2’S • PCA • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Applications in writing in the first instance and to obtain position description to: Ms Lyn Williams Administration Banksia Lodge - PH 5683 9611 Applications close Tuesday, 6th April 2010 @ 1700hrs

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EXTRA CASH Earn between $100 and $300 while keeping fit and meeting people Relaxed lifestyle JOIN HOMECARE TODAY Phone Margaret 5664 3260 www.homecare.com.au

DISTRICT NURSING SERVICE Division 1 Registered Nurse District Nurse - Grade 2 / Level 1 Up to 1.4 EFT (Full-time / Part-time / Casual) Limited Tenure Positions April 2010 - July 2010 Gippsland Southern Health Service is seeking suitably qualified and skilled District Nurses to join our highly regarded team. Vacancies exist to cover periods of extended leave by our current staff. The organisation has available 1.4 EFT Limited Tenure of District Nurse Grade 2/Level 1 classification and EFT amounts will be negotiated with the successful candidates.

All applicants should have well developed clinical skills and be willing to expand/develop their nursing knowledge and skills within the community setting if required. As a team member you will need excellent communication, time management, team work and IT skills. An orientation to the district nursing team is available to successful candidates of the above position/s.

Applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check, a full and current satisfactory Victorian Driver’s Licence and a current working with children check to progress their application. Letters of application and position descriptions are available by contacting the Administration Typist on (03) 5667 5664.

Confidential enquiries are invited and should be made to Sheree Duran or Brenda Mclean, Nurse Unit Manager - District Nursing on 5654 2722.

Applications addressing the selection criteria and listing recent and relevant professional development undertaken should be received by Friday, April 9, 2010 and addressed to: Judy Abbey Director of Community Services Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

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High Performance Coatings SPRAY PAINTER / LABOURER FULL TIME POSITION

Highly self motivated person able to work well in a team, interested in automotive.

No previous experience necessary.

On the job training.

A position description is available on request.

Written applications close Thursday, April 8 2010 Email hpcvic@bigpond.net.au or write to High Performance Coatings P/L, 6 Watson Road, LEONGATHA 3953

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situations vacant

ACCOMMODATION AND CARE SOLUTIONS Specialise in providing accommodation and care to young people with a disability. Our services include in home care, residential care, recreational and community access care and therapy support. We are seeking experienced carers to join our team.

We offer flexible hours, part time and casual hours, excellent rates along with stable and friendly working conditions.

We are currently seeking experienced personal carers to work in our residential house in Loch (Gippsland).

Please email your resumé to sharon@acares.com.au with your availability, or phone Sharon Craig - Regional Care Manager - Gippsland on 5659 4323.

FULL TIME This position is based in our retail department, duties will include customer service, restocking shelves, general cleaning, paint tinting, and other duties as requested by management.

The successful applicant will have a strong focus on customer service, with the customer being their main priority. Weekend work may be required at times on a rostered basis.

Please forward your application and resumé to: Ben Davey Capeview Mitre 10 Lot 2 Cusack Road Leongatha, Vic. 3953

DAIRY FARM HAND Full time position available on a progressive 450+ cow dairy farm in Waratah Bay with modern rotary dairy.

Involves milkings and general farm duties.

Please phone: 5684 1425 or 0428 841 425

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

LEONGATHA (12 month position) Maternity Leave

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MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

CUSTOMER SERVICE / ADMINISTRATION A vacancy exists in our office for a highly motivated person with good customer service skills. Ability to work in a team environment.

Competent level of computer literacy required.

Some Saturday morning work required.

Handwritten applications for this position close on Friday, April 9, 2010 and can be forwarded to: Manager, PO Box 78, LEONGATHA 3953

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is currently looking to increase its team of committed volunteers. New volunteers will be asked to attend a Community Information Workers Course specifically designed to provide the skills to be an effective Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer.

The course will run for six weeks, one day per week, commencing on Tuesday, May 4 and concluding on June 8. (The dates are: May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1 & 8).

For more details contact the Bureau or call (03) 5662 2111, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

work wanted Permanent Part time

ACCOUNTS CLERK/BOOKKEEPER (2 DAYS) 9am - 5.15pm Preston Rowe Paterson Valuers and Consultants are a leading provider of valuation and property consultancy services throughout Australia.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and professional accounts clerk.

Duties for this varied and challenging position will include BAS preparation, invoicing, bank reconciliations, payroll, superannuation, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

The successful applicant will have superior computer skills including MYOB, and an excellent phone manner.

Applications close Thursday, April 1, 2010 The Managing Director Preston Rowe Paterson Suite 3 Powlett Arcade 33 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi, 3995

PRACTICE NURSE POSITION Part Time

The Foster Medical Centre has a vacancy for an experienced Div 1 or Div 2 Nurse to work 5 days per fortnight as part of the nursing team.

Key Selection Criteria: • Current Registration • Minimum three years experience • Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in a team as well as independently without direct supervision • Ability to prioritise and organise • An understanding of community nursing practice and allied health teams • Willingness to learn on the job • Computer literacy • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development The Medical Centre is in the middle of a major building upgrade which includes expanding the area devoted to nursing services. This would be an exciting time to enter into General Practice Nursing.

Please contact the Practice Manager for a position description by phoning 5682 2088 or email Maureen.Buckley@fostermedical.com.au

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, South Gippsland

TEACHERS OF Food Technology Health and Human Development LSL Replacement (July 12 - August 6) Part-time 0.6 Classroom Music Maternity Leave Replacement (May 31 - end of year) Part-time Can you demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school?

Do you have strong ICT skills and an interest in eLearning?

Then why not visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu. au and complete an application form?

Written applications, including the names of three referees, should be submitted to the principal as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 16, 2010

INSURANCE GROUP

Assistant Account Manager • Insurance Broking • South Gippsland • Attractive Salary including special benefits BJS Insurance Brokers prides itself on delivering superior risk management and insurance broking solutions. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a professional and motivated person to assist a Senior Account Manager with the day to day functions of the division within the brokerage.

Key Responsibilities will include: • Renewal reviews with clients • Seek new business quotations from insurers • Assist with customer’s claims enquiries The ideal Candidate will have: • 2-3 years Insurance Broking Experience • Strong interpersonal skills • Thorough technical product knowledge • Tier 1 or 2 compliance Applications in writing or email to Linton Chapman, closing April 6, 2010 BJS Insurance Brokers (Gippsland) Pty Ltd, 129-131 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Phone: 5671 3600 Email: Linton.chapman@bjsinsurancegroup.com.au

FULLY Qualified Painter.

No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.

for rent ARAWATA - Modern 2 bedroom unit with new split system, 10 mins. from Korumburra and Leongatha, $220 pw inc. free electricity and gas. Ph: 0418-367331.

2 BEDROOM house for rent in Leongatha. Close to shops and CBD. Contact Greg 0428-589685.

3 BEDROOM home, 2 air conds, lock-up double garage, walk to shops, $220 pw.

2 bedroom unit, r/c air cond, lock-up garage, close to schools, shops, med. centre, $200 pw.

Contact SEJ 5662-4033.

FOUR BEDROOM property just out of town, great views off the large deck, dishwasher and air conditioner - $230 per week.

Commercial property, great location, tastefully restored - $250 per week.

Two bedroom unit, freshly painted, quiet location $185 per week. Please contact Kellie or Helga at Stockdale & Leggo on 5662-5800.

VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Contact: 0408320001.

room to let ROOM for rent in Leongatha.

Ph: 0407-810237.

house to share 2 B/R house, almost new, ff, town centre. Lady preferred to assist with housework in exchange for free rent. Ph: 5662-2709.

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Contract Position Available DISTRIBUTOR WANTED • • • •

Want to run your own contract business from home Want to get into the workforce Want flexible hours Have a car, home telephone and suitable secure storage space, computer essential.

We are looking for a well organised person to co-ordinate household distribution of catalogues in the Leongatha area.

Call between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday for more information - Marion 0407 953 960 or Marion.McMinn@pmplimited.com.au

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

for lease MARDAN - 71 acres mainly hill, 5 dams. Ph: 8804-1476.

for lease

used vehicles FALCON BA MK2, 2004 model, dedicated gas, column auto, 3-seater, cruise, alloys, tradies bars, TGJ050. $10,000 ONO. Ph: 0437-176187.

FORD Falcon BA, 2002, dual fuel, lady owner, beautiful car, RWC, reg.

TPH-925, $12,700 ONO. Ph: 5674-2693.

for lease

used vehicles FORD Falcon ute, SE, 2003, Flexiglass canopy, tinted glass allround, towbar, alloys, EC, SFY159, $14,000. Ph: 0428-646523.

FORD Falcon wagon, 1993, EC, 360,000km, ONB747, CD player, 6 mths reg.

RWC, $2,500 OBO. Ph: 5664-4231.

MAZDA Bravo ute, 1995, 4X2 on gas, manual, $4,300 ONO. NEJ849. Ph: 0427-034182.

FREE CAR REMOVAL DAIRY FARM TO LEASE Loch, South Gippsland

300 acres, undulating with some hill 16 unit swing-over dairy; 5600 litre vat Capable of milking 160 - 200 cows Three hay sheds; machinery shed/workshop; good water and laneways Renovated house at dairy

For further information contact: Matt Harms on 0408 311 118

(2 DAYS) 9am - 5.15pm & 9.30am - 3pm Preston Rowe Paterson Valuers and Consultants are a leading provider of valuation and property consultancy services throughout Australia.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and professional administration officer.

Duties for this varied and challenging position will include customer liaison, typing, data entry and all aspects of office administration.

The successful applicant will have superior computer skills and an excellent phone manner.

Applications close Thursday, April 1, 2010 The Managing Director Preston Rowe Paterson Suite 3 Powlett Arcade 33 McBride Avenue Wonthaggi, 3995

garage sales

Advance Notice

GARAGE SALE

ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH LEONGATHA Saturday, September 4 HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 3, 8am 1pm. 9 Ditchley Court, Leongatha. Tools, building materials, fishing gear, futon bed, desks, TV unit, toys, clothes, shoes, and heaps more!

garage sales STREET SALE - House owners, 41-77 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan, Easter Monday, 7am until 2pm.

livestock PULLETS Wednesday, April 14 Commercial crossbreds.

Fully vaccinated.

Not debeaked.

14wk (Isa Brown) $13 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha 10.30am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry) FARRIER - horse quality trimming and shoeing.

Phone Ben 0439-206925.

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

births HALL (Thompson) - Carolyn and Brad are delighted to announce the arrival of Benjamin John on Friday, March 19, 8lb 4oz. Many thanks for the support of Dr Sewellyn Gale and mid staff at Leongatha Hospital.

HERRALD (Belvedere) Anthony and Belinda proudly boast the arrival of their perfect little fella ‘Jai Anthony’ on March 23 at WGH.

Permanent Part time / Job Share

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

DAIRY FARM TO LEASE Bena, South Gippsland

Productive 390 acre dairy farm available for 3 year lease 32 a side swing-over herringbone with ACRs; silo and feed system House available at dairy Two turnout blocks available (77 acre and 90 acre), one with ability to provide additional milking area.

For further information contact: Matt Harms on 0408 311 118 or the owner directly on 0427 572 270

HULLICK (Short) - To Sarah and Jason at Leongatha Hospital on March 16, 2010 a beautiful and healthy son, William Joseph. Baby brother for Charlee and Robert. Another grandchild for Lal and Brendon and Zena. All well.

MORGAN / TAYLOR Joy and Jim are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of cherub No. 7, ‘LUCY ROSE’ on March 22. Lucy is the second daughter for Nick and Bel and precious little sister for Ella Poppy, from Albury.

bereavement thanks tenders

tenders

BALL - Barbara.

Wally, Pam, Wendy and their families would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their condolences, flowers, love and support on the passing of Barbara. A special thank you to the staff at the Leongatha hospital and all those who donated money to the NBCF. Your love and support will never be forgotten.

Please accept this as our personal thank you.

in memoriam BOWTELL - Barbara.

2/4/04.

Another year passes, wonderful memories keep you close. Only ever a thought apart.

Love Pat, Keith, Mark, Brett, Wayne, Lisa, Ruby.

in memoriam CAMPBELL Marion 30/3/02.

Special memories never fade.

Ian, Stuart, Fiona, Paul and families.

EAST - Garland Fredrick.

29.3.09.

We miss you as much today as we did one year ago. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and hope you are happy in heaven with mum/nanna. We would give anything to see you one last time and watch you sitting at the table laughing at your great-grandkids that you adored so much.

We still miss you terribly.

Gayle, Rod, Kylie, Lucas, Tracy, Joel, Trisha, and Eugene.

Grandad (Gaga), We miss playing with you at the farm and we even miss you stirring us. I hope there is lots of Tim Tams for you to eat in heaven. We love and miss you heaps and heaps.

Bella, Amelia, Katreena, Braydon, Charlie and Jamie.

HALL - Peter Charles.

12/4/2008.

Loved son of Doreen and Wally, and brother of Jenny and Jacki.

Sleeping peacefully in God’s garden.

SENIOR - Joe. 19/9/54 - 05/04/2000.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years, even though at times we still shed tears.

Time without you has gone so fast, but we still remember the memories of the past.

Your jokes, your laugh, your English wit will never be forgotten, not even a little bit.

You are forever deep in our hearts and mind, we will never forget a man so kind.

We miss you so much Joe. Love Birgit, Joe and Kerry xoxox.

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

deaths OSTLER - Graeme Alan.

Of Orbost, born September 19, 1939. Passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2010.

Loving partner ofVal, adored father of Ann, Lee and Mark. Loved grandfather of five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Enjoyed his life until the end.

deaths STAMPER (nee Booth) Naida Marlane.

11.06.1933 - 25.03.2010.

Beautiful wife and chum of Lloyd.

Special Mum of Kerrie and Terry, Russell and Judy.

Darling Nan of Carly (dec.), Kane, and Kristy; Damian, and Sarah. Great Nan of Lavinia, Tyla, Dominic and Jesse.

You will live on in our hearts always.

Goodnight Sweetheart - x Darls.

My darling Mum, you’ve given me a lifetime of love, support and happy memories. What special times we have shared over these last weeks. I will hold you in my heart forever.

Miss you Mum. - Kerrie.

Mum I wish we could have spent more time with you before you left us. We have so many wonderful memories of your life which we will always cherish. The sun will always be shining for you. Your garden always there for us and your love and support forever.

Love you always.

Your son Russell, daughterin-law Judy, grandchildren Damian, Christina, Sarah and Brady, great grandchildren Lavinia, Dominic, Tyla and Jesse.

Thank you our beautiful little Nan for all the things you’ve done. For happy moments and special memories.

Thank you for a lifetime of love.

- Kane and Kristy.

Private family funeral.

STAMPER - Naida.

Deepest sympathy to Lloyd, Kerrie and Terry, Russell and Judy.

From Annie and family.

STAMPER Naida Marlene.

Loved neighbour and friend of George and Zel Fawcett and family.

Sympathy to Lloyd, Kerrie and Russell and families.

Happy memories Naida.

STAMPER (Booth).

Dearly loved sister-in-law of Elvie and Bill Harper (both dec.). Special aunt of Lyn and Barry, Jenny and Peter, and their families.

Farewell to a much loved aunt. We are richer for having known you.

Loved and remembered always.

STAMPER - Naida.

A dear and loving family friend for many years.

Thanks for so many treasured memories.

Rest peacefully Naida.

Marie, Pick (dec.), Cheryl, Karen and John and families.

funerals OSTLER - The graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr Graeme Alan Ostler will be held at the Orbost Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 commencing at 10.30am.

Silver Lining Funerals East Gippsland 5152-4596

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Korumburra debs: from left: Back row; Jack Somerville, Chad Macri, Blake Johnson, David Batrouney, David Kuyer, Christian Marshall. Second back row; Branden Kovacs, Luke Hancock, Shane Archer, Ben Brewer, Todd Dorling, Matt Engel, Scott McIvor, Brad McCormack Third row; Timothy Coster, Phillip Hurst, Matt Hancock, Courtney Graue, Brooke Dorrity, Katelyn Kilpatrick, Brittany Logan, Jason Mayo, Ash Meade, Ash Snooks. Fourth row; Bec Appleton, Melony Edmonds, Katie Trani, Megan Kerr, Amy Fowles, Riana Williams, Lauren Cosson, Tarli Hillberg, Jamie-Lee Robertson, Alanna Besley Second front; Leigha Harris, Jess Nixon, Rachel Brown, Eileen and Russell Harrison (trainers), Lion Judy Schillito, District Governor Lion Tom Schillito, Korumburra Lions president Marilyn Newton, Shire Councillor Lion Bob Newton, Krystal Condoluci, Shelby Arestia, Renae Wyhoon Front; Lachie Smith, Abby Grabham, Millie Enbom, Sophie McKenzie, Kate Little, Luke Walker. Photo courtesy of Foons Photographics.

Having a ball in Korumburra DEBUTANTES danced the night away during the Korumburra Lions Club Debutante Ball on Friday night, March 26.

Some 20 couples were presented at

9pm to Lions Club District Governor Tom Schillito and his wife Judy and to Korumburra Lions president Marilyn Newton and her husband South Gippsland Shire Councillor Bob Newton at the annual ball held this year in the Korumburra Recreation Centre.

Trained by Russell and Eileen Harrison of Leongatha the debutantes learned four dances for the ball including the Tennessee Waltz, Tangoette, Hucklebuck and Swing Waltz. Leongatha organist Rhonda Richards, Leongatha provided the music.

Following the presentation the debutantes, parents, family and friends enjoyed the music provided by Foster musicians Melanie and Toschie.

Chairman of the organising committee John Little and wife Norrie coordinated the ball and agreed it was a

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8215

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

The accent is on physical fitness and commonsense diets. Love is on the upswing, but don’t take the situation for granted. The weekend favours friendship with Cancerians and Capricorns.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

The attention to detail is important in your personal and professional undertakings. Enjoy unexpected overseas jaunts, but be sure to avoid excesses of sun and exotic food.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

If ever you had to play diplomat, this is the time. The weekend finds you accepting invitations of all kinds. After Sunday, you are smoothing out lots of ruffled feathers.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

A bolder Cancerian delights friends and admirers. Your intuition is strengthened through the weekend. This is a good time to host a small, spontaneous gathering with guests of varied ages and backgrounds.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

Friends and colleagues may over-react to your sarcastic streak, so be watchful. A project that seems to go on forever is coming to a satisfactory conclusion. Music is accented on the weekend.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

This is a great week for travel, but leave time for detours - they provide half the fun at least. Budgets need a prompt review. Acquarius people may deeply influence your thinking.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

A possible conflict arises with advisers. Bend over backwards to see their point of view. A standoffish relative or neighbour starts to warm up. Romantic questions are answered by the weekend.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

This is an encouraging week if starting large sized projects or making a career shift. Real estate matters are favoured too, but tasks involving numbers require added attention.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

The Virgo becomes more intense this week, likely because of increased academic pressures. The weekend includes a trip to beautiful places or an opportunity for making important acquisitions.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Although words come quickly now, you tend to beat about the bush when relatives press for a favour. Your social life perks up on the weekend. Travel expenses are surprisingly high this week.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

Tensions in career relationships ease, but your romantic situation, especially with a fellow Aquarius or Aries, may be touchy. Read instructions twice at least and watch the tendency to jump the gun.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Variety makes for an exhausting but ultimately successful week and romantic worries prove unfounded. Asking unnecessary questions can have embarrassing results. A platonic friendship is accented.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Rules by the heart, you are sentimental, understanding and impulsive.

An important alliance, personal or professional may be forged.

Competitions featuring yourself or close relatives are highlighted later in the year.

ANGLICAN: Wednesday, March 31: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Thursday, April 1: 7.30pm Tenebrae and Stripping the Altar.

Friday, April 2 (Good Friday): 9am St Peter’s, Leongatha - Prayer and Meditation; 11am St Andrew’s, Dumbalk - Prayer and Meditation.

Sunday, April 4 (Easter Sunday): 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC; 10.30am St Andrew’s Tarwin Lower Uniting Service.

ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion.

CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph.

0407 343 219.

Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha.

Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm.

All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Thursdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries

contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens.

SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship.

Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D.

Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662-2107.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am.

(10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm.

Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, April 4, 9am and 10.45am.

“Life to the Max” 7pm. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997.

BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

lovely night, enjoyed by all.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8215 ACROSS 7. Gas responsible for the leak? (8,4). 8. Appropriate sartorial embellishment (6). 9. Having gone up in the world, an increase in pay came through! (6). 10. The drunk running riot outside is Italian (7). 12. A bad snag: hard to grate (5). 15. Remains fresh forever (5). 16. To awaken us about nothing is unfeeling (7). 18. Mother of a dull boy (6). 20. Explode when you acquit (3,3). 22. A bit to drink!

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 55

Friday ball: Back row, from left: Anthony Evison, Callum Hutcheson, Lachlan Sperling, Nicholas Pye, Dylan Westaway, Greg Pate, John Stuart, Middle Row: Martin O’Louglin, Meg Sullivan, Sophie Bolge, Jordan Ralph, Mollie Bourke, Renae Moore, Ryan Higgins, Front Row: Aimee Brewster, Hannah West, Mrs Heather Bruce, John and Richelle McKenzie, Glenn and Shirleyanne Wright, Grace Welsh and Lani Stubbs. Flowers girls Jessica Wright and Zahli Charlton. Photo Courtesy of Tammy Lee Photography.

Leongatha alive with debs LEONGATHA attracted some 400 people to the two debutante balls at the Memorial Hall on the weekend.

Friday night saw nine debutantes presented to Netball Victoria Board Member Richelle McKenzie and husband John and LDNA Life Member Heather Bruce. And on Saturday

eight sets were presented to Netball Victoria Board Director John Castles, LDNA treasurer Sue Fleming and South Gippsland Shire 2010 Citizen of the Year Dr David Iser and his wife Narelle.

Long time debutante trainers Glenn and Shirleyanne Wright celebrated 24 years of training on the weekend,

with the Friday night sets dancing the Pride of Erin, The Schollische, The Hucklebuck, Eagle Rock and The evening Three Step while on Saturday the debutantes danced the Palma Waltz, Tangoette, Hucklebuck, Eagle Rock and the Evening Three Step.

Coral Johnson and Trish Berryman acted as comperes for Friday and Sat-

urday nights respectively. Music was provided by Geoff Sparks of Foster, official photos were taken by Tammy Lee Photography, Country Style Cakes and Catering provided a delicious supper and Shelley Williams of Inspire Hire was responsible for the decorations and flowers. The theme colours for Friday were red and silver while

on Saturday the hall was decorated in lime, black and silver.

Organised by the Leongatha and District Netball Association fundraising committee members Maria Evison, Coral Johnston, Vicki Neal and Narelle Polato who said it was a huge weekend for debs in Leongatha. “Both balls were fantastic,” Narelle said.

Saturday ball: Back row, from left: Matthew Harris, Jess Hickey, Russell Fleming, Jason Stewart, Tom Gordon, Christopher Grabham, Josh Gardiner, Sean Stampton, Middle row: Deanne Jackson, Fuschia Taylor, Melinda Cook, Jamie Lee Lawton, Tailah Warr, Casey Wilkinson, Front Row: Hannah Westbrook, Sue Fleming, John Castles, Narelle and Dr David Iser, Shirleyanne and Glenn Wright and Shelby Jones. Flowergirls Nykayla Mills and Mary Gourlay. Photo Courtesy of Tammy Lee Photography.

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Korumburra basketball Domestic March 22 16 boys: Spurs 69 (R. Nestorwisky 19) d Wildcats 51 (N. Cooney 23).

Jazz 36 (A. O’Neill 16) d Celtics 28 (R. Johnson 10).

18 boys: Jeffs 49 (M. Edwards 16) d Mortimer 46 (J. Osboldeston 18); Caporale 71 (M. Hower 33) d Rodwell 33 (G. Haliday 16).

B women: Shamrocks 49 (A. White 24) d Bunch of Grapes 20 (J. Greaves 8). Harp 40 (K. Hillberg 13) d Bird 30 (L. Cosson 11). Poowong 34 (K. Miller 10) d Blondies 17 (B. Maskel 15).

March 23 12 girls: Jackson 16 (E. Evans 6) d Snell 15 (S. Donohue 3). Taylor 14 (B. Field 8) d Harrower 10 (E. Holmes 4.

14 girls: Jeffs 46 (C. Rodda 20) d Hillberg 43 (A. Kennewell 16). Blair 37 (M. Donohue 15) d Fitzgerald 20 (T. Claperton 8).

16 girls: Fire 54 (A. Moriarty 24) d Flames 39 (C. Walsh 12). Spirit 47 (A. Linn 16) d Capitals 28 (E. Sorrell 14).

Masters: Mixtures 36 (G. Stephenson 14) d Local Blokes 29 (P. Whelan 7). Doggers 28 (C. Whelan 8) d Witches Hats 18 (N. Walker 8). Travelling Gilmores 53 (B. Clarke 10 ) d Wannabees 22 (P. Hancock 13).

A Men: Wildcats 38 (T. Sorrell 16) d Amber Fluids (L. Byrnes 9). Molten 53 (J. Smith 22) d Blood 51 (D. Rodwell 15).

No games March 26 due to Lions Club Debutante Ball.

South Gippsland Bridge Club results

Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Raymond Dunstan, Chris Freeman. 2nd Susan Ruffin, Clive Hope. 3rd Ellie McIntyre, Margaret Munro, and Winsome and Peter Richards. Winner of Meeniyan pairs for 2010: Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon - North/south: 1st Jack Kuiper, Alan Johnston. 2nd Anne Gibson, Althea Drew. 3rd Faye Rowlands, Pat West and Mary McCaughan, Gwen Dumeresq. East/west: 1st Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. 2nd George Geekie, Mavis Parks. 3rd Norma Hannay, Ann Dujela.

Inverloch – Friday afternoon: 1st Bruce and Anne Gibson. 2nd Mavis Parks, Ron Webster. 3rd Colin Manley, Althea Drew and Clive Hope. Frank Arndt. 5th John Sullivan, Alan Johnston and George Geekie, Dawn Jolly.

Winner of South Gippsland championship pairs for 2010: Bruce and Anne Gibson, which is well deserved after three very good results.

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

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Pony training day in Wonthaggi SHOW jumping and dressage competitions were organised by the Wonthaggi Pony Club for its annual Combined Training Day held recently at the Wonthaggi Pony Grounds.

Riders came from all around South Gippsland for the event that featured both Pony Club and Open Sections.

Sister act: Charlie and Jaime Chila of Mirboo North enjoyed the recent training day organised by the Wonthaggi Pony Club.

Training: member of the Bennison Adult Riders group, Kara Nicoll of Fish Creek, took part in the combined dressage and show jumping training day in Wonthaggi recently.

Jumping course: Wonthaggi Pony Club rider Jordan McElhone put in a good round during the jumping session at the Wonthaggi Pony Club’s combined training day on Sunday, March 21.

Up and over: Shanae Carlin from Phillip Island in action during the special training day in Wonthaggi.

Season finishes for South Coast Boardriders SOUTH Coast Boardriders ran its final two contests for the season in what turned out to be two very contrasting days of weather, surf and surfing.

Venus Bay was the location chosen for the Rip Curl sponsored event on March 14 after advice from Jamie Taylor the clubs resident weatherman with the Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne.

First in the water were the Under 13s and in the clean conditions the young boys were all able to pick off some great waves.

Darby Walker continues to impress, always pushing himself to paddle out the back chasing the larger waves on offer.

It was this approach again that saw Darby take out the age group final, taking some big steep drops down clean faces and with smooth bottom turns was able to ride the waves well into the shore.

Younger brother Jasper Walker pushed Darby early in the final, racking up some nice inside waves with Toby Redpath and Zac O’Neill.

Under 13 results: 1st Darby Walker; 2nd Jasper Walker; 3rd Toby Redpath; 4th Zac O’Neill.

Next in the water was the Under 16s where Kelly Laity put on a powerful display of surfing showing everyone just how much her surfing has improved over the

last 12 months.

With her confidence high after a recent selection into the Victorian surfing team, Kelly blasted her way to a resounding finals win in the Under 16s.

Zac Redpath and Matt Chalmers posted some good early scores with some great long rides and smooth down the line surfing.

Under 16 results: 1st Kelly Laity; 2nd Zac Redpath; 3rd Matt Chalmers; 4th Luke O’Neill; 5th Ben Chalmers; 6th Sam Laity.

As the final progressed, Derek’s surfing seemed to build and build, keeping the others chasing his scores and having to push closer to the limits to stay in the game.

With Derek out in front and picking off wave after wave, the other competitors seemed to have focused on chasing Derek and may not have noticed Kelly Laity quietly notching up some good scores.

Open final results: 1st Derek Bassed; 2nd Kelly Laity; 3rd Rory Thomas; 4th Tim Baxter; 5th Jordy Campbell; 6th Dare Ahern.

Over 40s final results: 1st Jay; 2nd Rich; 3rd Paul; 4th Cam; 5th Fred; 6th Pete.

Thanks to Rip Curl for their kind sponsorship of this event where first and second place getters were rewarded with a weekly pass to the Rip Curl Pro Surfing contest being held over the Easter holidays.

The final day’s competition for season was sponsored by local

surf wear retailer Cactus Black.

March 21 couldn’t have thrown up any more contrasting conditions to what we had the previous week.

An hour into the final day of competition for the club and a massive change blew through at Sandy Point, with driving rain and a howling wind that threatened to blow the club marquee away.

A quick retreat was made mid contest and with a kind gesture from the Waratah Bay Lifesaving Club we were able to set up the judging tables on the club’s balcony and continue the competition.

The surfing in such terrible conditions was still a wonderful display, with the open men’s again showing the way.

Rory Thomas grabbed first position from Derek Bassed in the final with a huge backhand re entry right in the pocket on his last wave.

Derek grabbed some good long rides to finish second.

Open final results: 1st Rory Thomas; 2nd Derek Bassed; 3rd Tim Baxter; 4th Jordy Campbell.

In the Under 16s Zac Redpath showed strength and power in the testing conditions to finish in front of Ben Chalmers who managed to pick off two very good waves.

Under 16 final results: 1st Zac Redpath. 2nd Ben Chalmers; 3rd Sam Laity; 4th Kelly Laity; 5th Ricky Dent.

The Under 13s ended up surfing

further down toward the entrance, trying to find some better waves.

Darby Walker continued his strong form to just edge out Matt Chalmers by 0.5 of a point to take out the final.

Under 13 final results: 1st Darby Walker; 2nd Matt Chalmers 3rd Jasper Walker; 4th Toby Redpath; 5th Liam Egelow.

The old guys in the over 40s were always going to struggle in these conditions, and Jamie Gair was able to grab one of the few face waves on offer to score first place from Cam Walker.

Over 40s final results: 1st Jamie; 2nd Cam; 3rd Paul; 4th Fred.

As a celebration of what has been a wonderful season of surfing for the South Coast boardriders and a final fund raising effort for the club, we are holding a Surf Party Band Night.

This will be held at the Waratah Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Sandy Point on Sunday, April 4 from 7pm to midnight.

Tickets on sale at the door: family $25 and single $10.

Jamie Gair of Shearwater Surfboards has generously donated a brand new Quad fin board, which will be up for grabs on the night via the club raffle.

Come along and join in on what will be a great night with live music from local band Contraband and help support a great surf club.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 57

Leongatha Bowling Club ON Monday March 22, the affiliated section of the Leongatha Bowls Club, Inc., held their annual general meeting.

President Alan Rayson opened the meeting.

After receipt of apologies the minutes of the AGM held March 23 and the special general meeting held November 26 2009 were confirmed.

President Alan Rayson presented a comprehensive report covering the club’s activities over the past year, expressing sincere thanks to those members who headed up and gave freely of their time and effort to ensure successful operations of the club.

Alan pointed out that with the club’s synthetic greens, bowls at Leongatha, unless the

weather directed otherwise, was now a full time all year round prospect.

At the conclusion of his report thanks and acclamation was given to Alan for his role as president over the past year.

Russell Trotman, on behalf of the chairman of the match committee Ian Todd (who was absent interstate and an apology) presented the match committee annual report for the 2009/10 season.

Elections then took place for the 2010/11 season. The results were as follows: president - Mr Harry Forrester; vice president (vacant) - to be filled; secretary - Mr. John Hall; treasurer - Mr David Bee. Five members for the match committee, three members for the

pennant selection committee were elected. The meeting also agreed to affiliate with Bowls Victoria and South Gippsland Bowls Association.

It ws decided to enter pennant teams for divisions 1, 2 and 4.

In general business several items were raised by respective members and some of these will be duly forwarded to the board for consideration and hopefully approval.

Wednesday March 24 saw not quite a full field of teams from the South Gippsland area take to the greens for the monthly affiliated triples, again played (four games, two bowls x 12 ends) which now appears to have become very popular with the players who take part in Leongatha’s monthly triples.

At the end of the day’s play there were four four games winners with two teams, one from Phillip Island and the other from Inverloch being eliminated on +16 and 20 with the Thorpdale team led by Mike Arnold on +44.

Runners-up on +34 were the Wonder Leongatha team led by Fred Sauvarin with Murray Blackburn and Frank Filomeno.

The best last game went to the Yarram team led by Trevor Fink on +8.

The John O’Connor wines were won by the Leongatha team of veterans, Ray McGannon, George Johnson and Ted Wigley. Thanks to sponsors, Coldon Homes, represented by Wonthaggi bowler Henry Donohue, who made the presentations.

Saturday March 27 saw the Leongatha Club’s social bowls in action. Winners on the day were Eric Thompson, Frank Filomeno and David Bee on two wins +12. The runners-up were Ron Cook, Joy Todd and Ron Symmons on two wins +7.

Sponsors for the day were South Gippsland Quarries and the club thanks them for their valued support.

Also yours truly offers an apology regarding the last round of the Regent Caravans Tournament. In my last report when I said the date was Sunday April 17, this should have been Saturday “April 17.

Leongatha presentation night LEONGATHA Bowls Club held their presentation night on Friday in Leongatha.

Other winners, most not pictured, include 100 up winner Allan Rayson,

John Turner: champion.

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presidents handicap’s winner Ian Todd, affiliates C Grade champion Bob Young, ladies B Grade champion Marg Barter and ladies handicap pairs winners Elaine White and Pam Kennedy.

Affiliates B Grade champ: Ron Cook.

Ladies pairs champions: Faye Turner and Pam Kennedy. Pam was also the ladies 100 up winner and won the ladies handicap pairs with Elaine White.

Tarwin Lower bowls

SGDLBA past presidents travelled to Oakleigh on Wednesday for the annual Mary Fitzgerald Shield Day.

TARWIN’S ladies association four reached the semi finals, but was unfortunately beaten

by Inverloch.

Four Korumburra ladies were members of the side, which won the shield at day’s end.

The South Gippslanders have won this shield a bigger percentage of times over the 30 times it has been contested against the Metro past presidents.

There were only a small number of ladies on the greens on Wednesday playing pairs. The winners were Judy Baker and Vera Sund.

On Thursday the men were back on the greens. After three games, the winners, with three wins plus 20 shots were John Elstub, Maurie Reilly and George Savage.

Numbers were down in the men’s bowling on Saturday.

It was great to see Neville Cosson having a game on our greens.

The winners on the day, with three wins plus 22 shots were Robbie Cosson and Ted Kealy.

It is pleasing to hear that all of our members who have been unwell recently are on the mend.

Dates to remember: our Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital, social bowls in the afternoon.

Happy hours this week will be Thursday evening. Saturday is a sponsored AFF triples, two members with a visitor. Presentation night will be April 10. Lady Presidents Day April 7. The AGM will be coming up soon.

Charity day saw a disappointing turnout but the few who made the effort raised more than $500, which will be donated to Heart Kids and the CFA. The cake stall proved very popular and everyone enjoyed a barbecue tea.

Men’s turkey triples on Wednesday saw a Tarwin men’s team win through. This consisted of Arthur Newsome, Fred Martin and Paul Griffiths. Runners-up were Ned Clark, Peter Tainton and Brian Logan. Best last game went to a Wonthaggi team led by Jim Arthur.

Sponsor for the day was the Riverview Hotel.

The Laurie Sutherland Memorial Day fours were held on Saturday with all rinks full. Lunch, prepared by Robyn and her team, was enjoyed by all.

Winners for the day an Inverloch team consisting of Ray Paynting, Rick Brevitt, Jim Scott and Les Goss.

Runners-up were first time visitors from Yarram consisting of J. McDonald, R. Dixon, K. Groves and A. Moore.

Sponsor for the day was the Bald Hills Wind Farm.

Final day of the tournament went to the Wonthaggi team led by Fred Kellow winning first prize, with runners-up coming from Tarwin Lower led by Peter Tainton.

Sponsor for the day was Jetset Leongatha.

Leongatha table tennis results A Grade play Monday nights, A Reserve play Wednesday nights and B Grade play Thursday nights.

All people interested in participating in the main competition please don’t delay registering your interest.

You need to call Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178 or Bill Haw 5662 3620 or Dom Murdica 5662 3200.

An A should go to the A-Reserve teams for consistency with the game scores, with seven games to

four and little variation within the individual rubbers won.

Leongatha Table Tennis held their AGM on March 22.

All positions were vacated and re elected as president was Ian Rasmussen.

Other positions: vice president Michael Holwerda, junior president Neil Chilver, secretary Aileen Clark/Bill Haw, treasurer Aileen Clark/ Bill Haw, score secretary A Grade Neil Chilver, score secretary A-Reserve and B Grade Tammy Holwerda, press officer Tammy Holwerda and junior liaison officer Bryce Holwerda.

Other committee members: Kelly M., Frank H., Stuart C., Kathy C., Neil C., Alen F. and Dom M. Game scores A Reserve Round 4, March 24: Doves 7/22 d Crows 4/15. Wedgies 7/25 d Robins 4/17. Sparrows 7/22 d The Bruisers 4/12.

B Grade Round 4 March 25: Lions 6/16 d Piranhas 5/19. Musketeers 7/24 d Leopards 4/14. Three Cans 10/30 d Predators 1/6. Speedy Turtles 9/29 d Tigers 2/6.

Ladders (Two points for a win)

THE club’s official opening for the 2010 season proved to be a successful event, with 40 bowlers competing for the Easter flavoured prizes.

All clubs in the South Gippsland Association were represented and the mix of players in the teams allowed everyone an opportunity to catch up with each other’s news and meet some of the new faces.

Winners for the night were the only team to win all three of their games, well bowled Jack Charlton, Jillian Matthies, Arc Gammaldi and Robert Campbell (skip).

Runners-up, with two wins and a draw, were Glenda Williams, Connie Occhipinti, Tony Allen-Clay and Vito Serafino (skip).

Tony Allen-Clay, club president, thanked all the members who donated prizes and provided the excellent supper for the night, and all the bowlers who attended.

What an enjoyable night’s bowling.

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THIS year’s main competition will begin April 12, 14 and 15.

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A Reserve Crows .........................................6 Wedgies ......................................6 Sparrows ....................................6 Doves .........................................6 The Bruisers ...............................4 Robins ........................................0

B Grade Musketeers .................................8 Sloths..........................................6 Three Cans .................................6 Cats ............................................6 Leopards.....................................4 Speedy Turtles............................4 Lions ..........................................4 Predators ....................................2 Piranhas ......................................0 Tigers .........................................0

Affiliate pairs champions: John Hall and Ron Cook.

Inverloch LAST Saturday there were 41 members on the green for the joint Presidents Day. Most thought this number was little disappointing.

Two games of 12 ends of two bowl triples were played. At the end of play there were three two game winners. The only pair in the field, because of the odd number of entries, was Anne Tschiderer (sk) and Ian Bulloch who both bowled very well and were the winners with 36 points and 18 shots up from the runners-up, Bev Kurrle (ld), Marg Higgins (2nd - a visitor from Tweed Heads), and Nic Van Grunsven (sk), who also had 36 points, but only 16 shots up. Both the winners and the runners-up received gift vouchers from the day’s sponsors Wonthaggi Retravision, who our club thanks for their generosity.

The other two game winners were Pam Sutcliffe (ld), Shirley Phillpson (2nd) and Jack Miller (sk) with 34 points who received a small gift.

The raffle for the day was for a great meal voucher from the Wonthaggi Club, which was won by Shirley Phillipson. The club is grateful to the Wonthaggi Club for this donation. This enjoyable afternoon concluded with a very nice afternoon tea.

Last Thursday’s social bowls had 28 players playing two games of 12 ends of pairs. At the conclusion of play, there wre three two game winners, but the winners with 19 shots up were Ron Lawson (sk) and Ken Peterson (ld). Runners-up with 17 shots up were Malcolm Marshall (ld) and Norm West (sk). The other two game winner was Ric Brevitt (ld) and Mick Yates (sk) with eight shots up.

Inverloch bowlers won another championship when Ron Burge and Chas Buccilli won the Group 8 pairs championship at Bairnsdale last Sunday week after earlier winning the Inverloch and South Gippsland Association pairs championships. Another great achievement for our bowlers. Following on that good win, Ron and Chas with Norm Hughes competed in the group triples championship at Yallourn last Sunday and again performed very well, winning their way through to the final. Unfortunately, after a good tussle they had to be content with being runners-up.

Ladies WEDNESDAY, March 24, saw 15 bowlers having a great day of bowls.

The winners were Lois Luby, Maureen Paynting, Pam Sutcliffe and Phyll Peterson. Runners-up were Nellie Martin, Margaret Higgens (lovely to see her down from Tweed Heads), Lorraine Dowson and Carol Waters. We had 10 of our ladies playing in the Mary Fitzgerald Shield day at Oakleigh, Metropolitan versus South Gippsland Past President’s Association. The day was a great success with South Gippsland ladies retaining the shield.

The AGM will be held on Tuesday (today). Wednesday, March 31, will be ladies social bowls, let’s hope for a good roll up to put smiles on the match committee. Please note shirts and skirts will be held on Saturday, April 17. Mixed bowls, stick draw, ladies and men to wear either club or white shirts. Below the waist, ladies to wear any type of skirt, maybe you might like to wear a sarong or tutu or wherever your imagination takes you. The men to wear mufti. Bowls starts at 1pm, there will be lots of fun and prizes. In the evening there will be a presentation dinner starting at 6.30 pm, caterers are Let’s have a Party. There are lists in the club house for both of these events so put your name down.

WEDNESDAY March 24 saw us play three games of nine bowl triples with positions changed after every game.

Kitty was knocked off several times, replaced and end completed to keep the games flowing.

Good bowling from Ron Gloster, Peter Heldens and Bill Wolswinkel, which resulted in two close games but Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Ian Benson with three wins donated their prize (entry money refund) to the Peter Mac charity tin.

First game - Toni 7/5; second game - Carolyn 13/4; third game - Ian 10/8.

See you all next week, Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo Community Centre.

Korumburra parlor Results of matches played on Thursday March 25 were as follows.

Kookaburras 24 defeated VRI 20.

The Burra 25 defeated Kardella 20.

Battlers 24 defeated Sicilians 20. Pretenders – bye.

The indoor bias bowls group played on Monday, March 22 and the most successful teams were: First Rob Armstrong, Mary Tumino and Lynn McCord with three wins and 21 shots up.

Second - Charlie Tumino, Geoff McCord and Joe Occhipinti with two wins and nine shots ups.

Third - Arc Gammaldi, Connie Occhipinti and Anna Meyer with one win and five shots down.

Each of the remaining three teams also had one win each, which is indicative of the developing high standard of bias bowls now being played.

The club was also represented by eight bowlers at the Mardan season opening night on Wednesday, March 24.

It was very pleasing to note that two of Korumburra`s representatives, Arc Gammaldi and Connie Occhipinti, were successful members respectively in the first and second placed teams for the night.

The club is now looking forward to the Fish Creek and Buffalo clubs season openers over the next fortnight.

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Thomas takes district golf title THE Foster Golf Club hosted the 2009 South Gippsland District Golf Championships on Sunday.

The championship, which was originally scheduled to be played last November, had to be called off due to inclement weather and unplayable course conditions.

Due to other commitments within the District Golf Association, this was the first occasion the event could be rescheduled.

Whilst a small field of only 22 players faced the starter, due to a number of A Grade players having Melbourne pennant commitments the quality of the field was a little disappointing.

Following the morning round, Michael Thomas (Leongatha), who was coming off a win in his local club championships on Saturday returned a solid par equalling 72 off the stick to lead by four strokes from Brett McKnight of Meeniyan Golf Club.

A further four strokes back on 80 was Steve Bromby (Korumburra) and Jon Smith (Leongatha).

The afternoon round saw play fall away a little, with Brett McKnight returning a 79 off the stick, with Michael Thomas on 80.

Brett’s score was not good enough and Michael Thomas went on to win the event with a score of 72-80 =152.

At the end of 27 holes play in B Grade Greg Dean and Norm Cooper (both Foster) were tied on 121.

A playoff (aggregate over three holes: 16th; 17th and 18th) ensued, which saw Norm Cooper record birdie, birdie par, to easily win and take the district’s minor championship.

Results South Gippsland district champion - 36 hole (C. Evans Shield): Michael Thomas 72 – 80 = 152.

South Gippsland minor champion - 27 holes scratch (10+) (R. Carruthers

Memorial Shield): Norm Cooper (Foster) 81 – 40 = 121.

36 holes handicap (0 - 9): Brett McKnight 70 – 73 = 143.

27 holes handicap (10 - 27): Greg Dean 67 – 36 = 103.

18 holes handicap (AM) (0 - 9): Russell Williams 72 on countback Jon Smith.

18 holes handicap (AM) (10 - 27): Barry Attwood 68.

18 holes handicap (PM) (0 - 9): Steve Bromby 75.

9 holes handicap (PM) (10 - 27): Nick Cairns 33 ½.

Nearest the pin: N. Cairns (fourth hole), B. Attwood (sixth and 13th), P. Boyd (15th) and P. Smedley (17th).

Balls down the line - 18 holes (AM): G. Dean (67), M. Thomas (68), B. Attwood (68), C. Pulham (69), B. McKnight (70), N. Cooper (71), P. Smedley (71), R. Williams (72) and J. Smith (72).

South Gippsland golf: Norm Cooper (B Grade) champion, Trevor Steer (association president) and Michael Thomas (district champion).

SGLGA district bowl A FIELD of 66 ladies set out to take on the well presented Leongatha golf course in perfect conditions on Friday, March 26.

The Bendigo Bank from Inverloch sponsored the event on the day.

The winners of the bowl were last year’s defending team of Leongatha one with a winning score of 91 points Maxine Eabry, Carol Sowden and Julie Howard.

The A Grade winner was Toni West (Leongatha) 34 points in B Grade Maxine Eabry (Leongatha) with 36 points won on

a countback from Carol Sowden and the C Grade winner was Fay Rosen (Phillip Island) 33 points.

Marg Berry won the nearest to the pin on the 14th and Marg Tuckett won on the 16th.

Down the line balls: M. Eabry 36, C. Sowden 36, T. West 34, P. Lancaster 34, F. Rosen 33, W. Brown 32, B. Warren 31, M. Berry 31, A. de Bondt 31, A. Walker 31, D. Harvey 30, S. Hoskin 30, and R. Cornell 29 on a countback.

Thank you to ladies captain Trish Owen and her committee for a well run event.

Good golf: the winning team from Leongatha of Carol Sowden, Maxine Eabry and Julie Howard with Shari Haywood (Bendigo Bank Inverloch).

Leongatha Golf Club IT’S been a busy and rewarding weekend for Michael Thomas.

Michael won our club championship on Saturday when he shot 72 to overhaul David Poulton who scored 76 and won by two shots.

Final scores saw Michael on 224 to David’s 226. Congratulations to Michael on winning his third championship, but also to David for an excellent challenge. Then on Sunday Michael also won the South Gippsland singles championship at Foster where he beat Meeniyan’s Brett McKnight by two shots.

Our other grade winners were Russell Williams who won A Minor in a playoff against Jon Smith; Rod Brown took B Grade on 261 ahead of Daryl Matthews

on 263; Trevor Steer won C Grade with 273 from Kevin Castwood on 276, while in D Grade Rick Balazo had a runaway win from Henry Sedelies (288-298); Bruce Hutton finished with a good 77 to win the senior championship and Ben Matthews is again our junior champion. Congratulations to all winners.

Saturday’s stroke round saw Michael Thomas winning A Grade scoring 72-4-68.

Neil Gillin was B Grade winner with 93-20-73 and Fred de Bondt took C Grade with 96-26-70.

Pro pin went to Gerry Carcour.

Ball winners: B. Hutton 70, T. Steer, B. Matthews 71, D. Poulton, K. Wardle, G. Carcour 72, R. Williams, D. Clemann, B. Stevens, D. Barrack 73, R. Davies, G.

McDonald, R. Chaplin, S. Hansen, G. Sharrock 75.

Tuesday Ray Burton was the best performer in A Grade winning with a solid 38 points.

Young Steve Gannon had his first win, taking B Grade with 39 points. Bruce Hutton (14th) and Peter Wilson (16th) were the nearest the pin winners.

Ball winners: P. Waters 38, G. Gibson, D. Vorwerg 37, H. Forrester 36, R. Nelson, M. Street, D. Clemann 35, K. MacFarlane, P. Barry 34, M. Edwards, I. Nunn, J. Stewart 32.

Thursday Thursday’s fourball was sponsored by Ron McCann.

Thanks Ron for your generous support.

The winning pair were Ian Sutherland and Dan Malone who scored 45 points.

Runners-up after a countback were Dave Vorwerg and Bruce Cathie on 43 points.

Ball winners: M. Edwards - I. Danks 43; P. Hobson - D. Bethune 42; B. Jamieson - J. Eabry 41; F. Smedley - J. Gilder 41; J. Curtin - B. Gibson 40; I. Watson - J. Arnott 40.

Gary Sharrock and Rob Martin were nearest the pin winners.

This Saturday is stableford and monthly medal moves to April 10 because of Easter. On Sunday April 11 the G. and P. West family trophy will be held. Remember that the day’s event is open to any mixed pair, you don’t have to be related.

Ladies A stableford event was held on Wednesday March 24 and was sponsored by the McLeod family. The AWCR was 72.

The beautiful Easter baskets were provided for the day’s event by Thel Scoble.

A Grade was won by A. Poole 22/41 points. B Grade by M. Tuckett 28/42 points and I. McLeod was the C Grade winner with 34/36 points. Nine holes out: P. Lancaster 18 points on countback. Nearest the pin: 8th F. Maynard, 17th D. Jarvis, second shot on the 11th C. Perrett. Down the line balls: E. McBride, L. Young, C. Perrett, F. Maynard, A. Campbell B. James.

Handicap break: A. Poole 22-21, M. Tuckett 28-25, L. Young 23-22, E. McBride 29/28.

Next week: the monthly medal putting/qualifying round of Ken Grist singles knockout sponsored

by Frankie Johnson, Michael Grist, Kate and Craig Gourlay. First round Mona McLeod brooch and first round of the silver spoon.

Mirboo North A STABLEFORD event was held on Thursday

Past winners: Bruce Hutton, club champion in 1983, and champion Michael Thomas, who also won last year and in 2000.

L’Oréal 4BBB stableford L’ORÉAL sponsored the 4BBB stableford day on Wednesday March 24.

Golf event: runners-up at Wednesday’s event at Leongatha Golf Club were Kerry Hogan and Nancy Sperling. Winners were Lesley Renwick and Glenys Day.

Woorayl MONTHLY medal day on Saturday was sponsored by Hartley Wells.

The winner of A Grade was Geoff McKinnon who won on a countback with a net 70, which was also the CCR for the day. B Grade and the medal went to Mick Herrald and C Grade went to Bob Hughes also with a net 69.

Balls went to J. Lovie, T. Charlton, D. Hunt, G. Misson, W. Turner, A. McEachern, J. Hassett, R. Fisher, D. Perrett and R. Goodwin.

Nearest the pins: G. Salmon and S. Bromby. Putting: Brett Stubbs. Jack Howard won a down the line ball.

Next Saturday we have a singles stableford event sponsored by Ray Drummond Golf and on Easter Monday we have a three man Ambrose sponsored by G. McKinnon and P. Burgess. Don’t forget that we have new score cards and some of the holes now have a different index.

The trophies of packages of beauty products will ensure that our clever winners will soon be more beautiful too.

The course was in wonderful condition with the slick greens providing a stern test.

Forty-two ladies competed in this and seven more in the nine holes. Lesley Renwick and Glenys Day scored a great 45 points to win and spreadeagled the rest of the field. Nancy Sperling and Kerry Hogan were runners-up with 41 points.

Balls down the line: Elaine Dempsey and Marion Chalmers 39, Toni West and Julie Howard 39, Anne Gibson and Maria Bell 39, Marg Berry and Jill Steer 39, Anna and Rita de Bondt 39, Carol Sowden and Noreen Webster 37. Shirley Welsford (14th) and Robyn Dennis (16th) were nearest the pins. Kit Boag was the winner of the nine hole competition.

A stableford event was held on Saturday March 27. Di Williams was the winner with 34 points. Wendy Surman, Dot Stubbs, Deb Erwin and Jean Chaplin all 32, won balls down the line.

Wendy Surman was nearest the pin (14).

Grateful thanks to David and Noreen Webster for their long time generous sponsorship of the chicken and Easter Egg Day held on Sunday March 28.

The winners of the Easter eggs and wine were Doug Clemann and Gwen Chapman 84-12-72 net on a countback from runners-up Brian Hogan and Kit Boag, also 72 net.

Other winners were Geoff and Marea Maher 74¼, Chris and Marianne Leaver 745/8, John Eabrey and Pat Moore 763/8, and Barry Stevens and Toni West 767/8.

Nearest the pin: 14th Doug Clemann, Trish Owen. 16th Doug Clemann, Coral Gray.

March 25 with 21 starters attending.

The CCR was 69. A Grade was won by Mike Higgenbottom (31) 49. Down the line balls: John Blunsden (19) 41, Ron Anderson (13) 40 and Trevor Bailey (19) 38 on countback. Birdies: John Blunsden (16th), Joe Kus (4th), Joe Taylor (6th), Graham Watson (4th), Adrian Williams (16th).

Thirty-two starters attended the Bob Burdekin 4BBB championship final held on Saturday March 27. The day winners were Andy Van Zuylen (16) 44 points and Doug Taylor (23).

Championship winners: Mal Payne (11) and Peter Sanderson (18) (50 points and 43 points) total 93 points. Down the line balls: Mal Payne (11), Peter Sanderson (18) 43, Dave Woodall (6), John Woodall (6) 43. Nearest the pin: 4th Ray Matthews, 6th Kevin Davies, 13th John Woodall, 16th Peter Sanderson. Pro pin: Ray Matthews.

Birdies: Kevin Davies (16) 41. Eagles: nearest the pin first hole second shot Graham Watson.

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Weary riders return successfully FIFTEEN riders returned on Sunday after cycling 500 kilometres from Swan Hill to Port Fairy.

The ride, called Murray to Moyne, raises money locally for the Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Riders set out on the long journey to Swan Hill early on Friday morning, with Robyn White driving the bus most of Friday and all through Saturday.

The ride proper began in Swan Hill on Saturday morning, finally arriving in Hamilton at 11.30pm Saturday night.

That wasn’t the end; riders then had a 5am start to the day as they rode at 7am for the final 93 kilometres in a bunch to Port Fairy, arriving just after 10am.

This year there was a novel inclusion for the South Gippy Moovers team, a tandem bike was ridden by Mark Bensley and Felicity Castellan for four legs

of the ride plus the run into Port Fairy.

The only mishap for the weekend was the tandem falling over just once at the end!

Peter Lewis and Steve Wilson incurred some bike trouble but all was fixed pretty promptly.

Several highlights of the ride were the overnight stop at the Murray River Motel in Swan Hill (great place to stay), the beautiful casseroles provided by the Donald CWA, the overnight accommodation at “Anna’s House” , Les Cruickshank’s slice and Faye Walker’s chocolate cake.

The weather for the ride was near perfect, with tailwinds out of Swan Hill and a beautiful ride into Port Fairy, before the rain came later in the day.

Several thousand dollars is expected to be raised by the group for Gippsland Southern Health Service, with talk already centred on next year’s event.

Court ready for play

By Brad Lester

Lost anything: Peter Lewis is wondering where his wheel has gone after having some spoke trouble.

Sponsor’s help: Steve Wilson and Mark Bensley model the new vests featuring the names of one of their sponsors, Evans Petroleum. Stuart Evans has helped out with the fuel for the past five years, reducing costs and allowing more money to be returned to Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Getting set: bus driver Robyn White helps tandem rider Felicity Castellan with some last minute preparations for their leg of the ride.

Leongatha midweek veterans tennis THIS summer petition had 10 participating.

comteams

Fill-ins played a significant

role as always and are very much appreciated.

Congratulations to Pink, the winners, to the runners-up Blue and the wooden spooners, Gold.

Top job: Inverloch Netball Club secretary Bec Casey and treasurer Jodie Truman admire the new court.

Remember, if any ladies are interested in a good social game of tennis on a Thursday or perhaps only want to fill in on occasions, you would be most wel-

come. Contact Lorna on 5657 4272 or Isabel on 5664 7306.

The next competition will be starting on April 29.

THE new $95,000 netball court at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve will be ready to host the clash between Inverloch/Kongwak and Korumburra/Bena this Saturday.

Netball and football club volunteers have been working tirelessly to raise funds to build the court.

Fencing, lighting and changerooms will also be built, but not in time for the season opener.

Netball club secretary Bec Casey cannot wait to play.

“It’s a safer playing surface for sure and it enhances the recreation reserve as a whole. It’s a much better facility,” she said.

The new changerooms will feature a verandah, providing spectators with an undercover viewing area in wet weather, overlooking netball and football games.

The club was required to build a new court after WorkSafe and Netball Victoria rules stipulated courts have clearance of 3.05m around the perimeter to allow players to run-off.

The old court was limited by a fence nearby but will still be used as a warm-up court.

Volunteers sold raffle tickets over summer, and have held a movie night and a cross dress ball to raise funds. On April 10, this will be at Bunnings hardware in Cranbourne, running a barbecue to collect more money.

“All players have been fantastic in helping with fundraising events and lots of tradespeople have helped out,” Ms Casey said.

Mini miles LEONGATHA’s Peter McNiven finished fourth overall in the Hertz MINI Challenge at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on the weekend.

Winners: Pink, left to right - Lorna Dawson, Judith O’Garey, Lyn Tuckett and Claire Oostermayer.

Runners-up: Blue, left to right - Rita Lamers, Judy Nicholls, Jenny Garnham and Mary Horner.

Leongatha Monday ladies tennis THE grand final was played last Monday between the Green and Red teams.

The weather was perfect for the ladies playing and a small number of spectators who watched some quality tennis.

The Green team started the day strongly and had a good lead at the lunch break. The Red team fought hard in the afternoon, but the experience of years in the Green team was not to be matched by the younger ladies in the Red team.

Congratulations to Jeanne St Ellen, winner of the aggregate trophy for the season.

Thank you to the wonderful Barb Ball for all of her organising of this and previous competitions of Monday ladies, we will all miss you dearly.

Thanks to Margo for helping out.

There will now be a shorter eight week competition starting in April and the major competition will again start in October. Anyone interested in playing should contact Margo on 5668 1568.

He is also in fourth place in the Mini challenge series after race two.

The Supercharge Batteries/Nulon drivers best performance was in race two where he finished second.

He pushed race winner Glenn Seton all the way to finish just 1.6 seconds behind him despite running wide on turn 13 of lap six and losing crucial time.

Peter said he was rapt to have stayed with a driver like Glenn Seton for so long and really happy with another podium finish in a race of the Mini challenge. “We were right with him, but I ran wide on turn 13 late in the race and that sort of stretched the little gap to a level where he was able to finish pretty comfortably,” he said.

“The tyres went pretty hot towards the end of the race and started to go like jam, but I managed to hold Chris Alajajian out and it’s great we can come here and produce the speed at such a high profile event like the Grand Prix.”

Hertz MINI Challenge is the most exciting, premium single-make series that delivers.

The seven round series is an official support category of the V8 Supercar Championship Series.

Inlet spectacular VICTORIAN Water Ski Association, in conjunction with Inverloch Tourism Association, presents the Moomba Water Ski Show Team spectacular.

Ladies tennis: back: runners-up: Judy Blogg, Rhonda Newton, Marg Barter and Sue Coghlin; front: winners: Pam Gardiner, Bev McNaughton, Marion Frances and Guilia Joyce.

There will be action aplenty on Inverloch’s picturesque Anderson Inlet.

The Moomba Water Ski Show Team will entertain locals and holiday makers alike over the Easter weekend, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday with shows daily from 12pm to 1pm.

Come and enjoy some of Australia’s finest talent in show skiing, be thrilled and amazed by this spectacular, an experience for all ages at Inverloch this Easter weekend.

For further details:www.visitinverloch.com.au Gold coin donation, proceeds to local charities.

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Footy legends settle rivalries OLD rivalries may well have been settled once and for all when former players of the Korumburra and Bena football clubs met one last time on Saturday.

Top players from the Korumburra Bullants and Bena Bulls competed in a legends match to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the merger of the two clubs to form the Korumburra/Bena Bulldogs.

An enthusiastic crowd filled the Korumburra Showgrounds for the occasion, which also featured a jumping castle for children and a dance that evening.

The sides played 15 minute quarters to help ease the pressure on the ageing bodies.

In the end the Bulls won scoring 8.11.59 to the Bullants 3.7.25.

Still has it: Korumburra’s Nick Witton demonstrates his form.

Close clash: Korumburra’s Wayne Muir closes in on his Bena opponent.

So close: Craig “Scalp” Walker watches the ball as Bena surrounds him.

Past officials: Dan “Jock” Beavis donated the trophy for the legends match. He is with Bena Football Club president of 1990, Ian Mackay, Ian’s wife Ann and former goal umpire Chris Gow. Ann was cheering on son Gary Celebrine, playing for Korumburra.

Footy fans: Bec Paterson, cousin Georgia Kyle, John Paterson and Les White anticipate the start of the game.

Loose ball: Bena’s Ben Cruickshank and Korumburra’s Robert Belvedere seek possession under pressure.

Jarryd’s ’Gatha gift LEONGATHA LEO LE ONGATHA Football F b ll C Club l b will ill receive 12 brand new Sherrin footballs thanks to the NAB Supergoal Jarryd Roughead kicked in the Hawthorn v Richmond NAB Cup match played at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.

The initiative saw footballs donated to an AFL player’s nominated junior club when they kick a goal from outside the 50 metre line during the 2010 NAB Cup campaign.

The monster kick ensures that a junior club will receive Sherrins that will benefit all age groups: six size five and six size three. Jarryd said he was pleased that his junior club was benefiting from his performance at the elite level.

“Junior footy at the grassroots level is the foundation of the game - it’s where you Jarryd Roughead: won 12 brand learn to play the game and develop a love new footballs for the Leongatha for the sport…I’m sure the footballs will be put to good use,” he said.

Football Club.

Keen supporters: Kyle Materia, Stephanie Spokes, Judy Spokes and Flynn Materia cheer their sides on.

Parrots netball charge THIS is the team that will coach the Leongatha Football Club netball players this season: from left, netball mentor Dot Coghlan, B Grade coach Nat Anderson, A Grade Ebony Best, assistant A Grade coach Maree Crofts, C Grade Wendy Sperling, Under 13s Kathy Clark and Under 17s Cathy Govers. Absent Under 15 coach Robert Van Rooy.

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Leongatha Little Athletics Club presentation day THE Leongatha Little Athletics Club held its presentation day at the Leongatha FC grandstand clubrooms last Saturday, recognising the achievements of 200 young athletes from around the district who participated in the 2009/10 season.

Recognition was paid to athletes from the Under 6 through to Under 15 age groups, all of whom put in fantastic track and field performances across the season, recording many personal best times, improving their fitness and, above all, having a great deal of fun.

Age champion and personal best champion for each age group were also awarded, along with certificates for representing the club in the Gippsland Region Relay and Track and Field Championships and this month’s state track and field championships.

Age Champions for 2009/10 are: Luke Marshman (Under 6 boys), Jemma Standfield (Under 6 girls), Ryan Gilliam (U7B), Chelsie Geary (U7G), Connor Murrell (U8B), Cobie Standfield (U8G), Mitchell Bentvelzen (U9B), Ruby Martin (U9G), Rohan Baudinette (U10B), Sara Riseley (U10G),

Tim Sauvarin (U11B), Christine Byrne (U11G), Wes Graeme (U12B), Gemma Martin and Georgia Riseley (U12G), Leo Byrne (U13B), Lauren Baudinette (U13G), Mitchell Green (U14B), Olivia Cope (U14G), Michael Green (U15B), and Lauren Goldie (U15G).

PB Champions for 2009/10 are: Billy Manicaro (U6B), Ashley Geary (U6G), Jonathan Bishop, Callum Buckland, Ryan Knight and Campbell Riseley (U7B), Niamh Martin (U7G), Patrick Lewis (U8B), Ella Roberts (U8G), Tim Boler (U9B), Amy Tudor and Casey Walker (U9G), Brett Thorson (U10B), Amber Standfield (U10G), Thomas Evans and Harrison McLean (U11B), Lily Akers (U11G), Oliver McLean and Mathew Minogue (U12B), Alex Kirkham and Hannah Thorson (U12G), Caleb Stone (U13B), Catherine Lynch (U13G), Mikaela Witherow (U14G), Kodie Spokes (U15B), and Erin Baudinette and Rachel O’Loughlin (U15G).

Young athlete Josh Boler presented a special award of training shirts to two club members, Casey Thorson and Josh Hill, in recognition of their sportsmanship and enthusiasm at Leongatha Little Athletics this season.

After entering a Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain competi-

Age champions: (front, l-r) Cobie Standfield, Chelsie Geary, Luke Marshman, Jemma Standfield, Ryan Gilliam; (second row, l-r) Rohan Baudinette, Mitchell Bentvelzen, Ruby Martin, Sara Riseley; (third row, l-r) Gemma Martin, Georgia Riseley, Olivia Cope, Lauren Baudinette, Tim Sauvarin, Wes Graeme; (fourth row, l-r) Michael Green, Mitchell Green.

Absent: Connor Murrell, Christine Byrne, Leo Byrne, Lauren Goldie.

tion, Josh won the training shirts for the club and assisted in their design.

Extra shirts are available for purchase at $25, with the proceeds helping the club raise funds for a much-needed hurdles and high jump safety trolley.

Meanwhile, Eleanor Patterson was awarded a $100 voucher from Leongatha Sportspower for winning the new club logo competition.

The club also used the presentation day to thank all parents and supporters involved in helping and encouraging our young athletes on Saturday competition meetings, with the club unable to operate effectively without the assistance and enthusiasm from all involved.

Special mention was made of those families and friends of the club who will not be returning next season.

Paula O’Loughlin will be retiring as the on track co-ordinator and has been a tireless worker for the club in a variety of roles, including team manager at regional and state competitions.

Vice-president Craig Casbolt, who has likewise performed many roles for the club in recent years, has also stepped down.

Geoff Russell was also congratulated on his

service to the club, which included conducting training sessions throughout the year (including cross-country in the off-season), representing the club as an official and team manager at regional and state events, and taking the warm-up session and running an event at each Saturday morning club competition.

The club would love to hear from anyone interested in becoming a committee member or with training our young athletes, which are vital roles that are personally rewarding for those involved and essential for Leongatha Little Athletics to continue to thrive.

Introductory coaching courses are held in a variety of locations around the state over the year, and the club can assist with arranging for anyone interested to attend.

The club’s Annual General Meeting has also been scheduled for Monday, August 30 at the Leongatha RSL boardroom, starting 7pm.

All families are encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact club president David Green on 5662 3637 or 0419 560 481.

PB champions: (front, l-r) Ashley Geary, Callum Buckland, Campbell Riseley; (second row, l-r) Niamh Martin, Amber Standfield; (third row, l-r) Billy Manicaro, Jonathan Bishop, Brett Thorson, Amy Tudor, Tim Boler; (fourth row, l-r) Mathew Minogue, Oliver McLean, Mikaela Witherow, Erin Baudinette; (fifth row, l-r) Kodie Spokes, Rachel O’Loughlin. Absent: Ryan Knight, Patrick Lewis, Ella Roberts, Casey Walker, Thomas Evans, Harrison McLean, Lily Akers, Alex Kirkham, Hannah Thorson, Caleb Stone, Catherine Lynch.

Queensland link Inverloch winning strokes TWO boys with links to Leongatha were part of a successful Queensland basketball team recently.

Both their grandparents live in the town and their fathers grew up in the area, but didn’t know each other well.

Mitch Elliott (grandson of ‘Occo’ and Peggy Elliott of Leongatha) and Todd Thomas (grandson of Brian and Shirley Thomas of Leongatha) combined to help Northside Wizards Under 14 basketball team win the South Queensland Representative Division 1 Premiership.

They will now compete in the Queensland Championships on the

Gold Coast over Easter, hoping to qualify for the Australian Championships that will be played later in the year at Canberra.

This team will also be

competing in Melbourne at the Waverley Basketball Tournament on the June long weekend.

They defeated the previously undefeated Logan Basketball Team.

Queensland win: Mitch Elliott (grandson of ‘Occo’ and Peggy Elliott of Leongatha) and Todd Thomas (grandson of Brian and Shirley Thomas of Leongatha).

FOUR Inverloch Primary School students will contest the Victorian schools swimming championships in Melbourne.

Bowen Gough will race in the 50m freestyle and butterfly events, and also be part of the school’s 12 to 13-year-old boys relay team in the freestyle and medley races.

The team of Lochie Nunn, Xavier Hughes and Oliver Hutton will participate in their third consecutive state title.

The boys succeeded at the regional championships at Morwell recently, winning their relays. Bowen also won his individual competitions.

The relay team improved on their times recorded at the interschool sports and will be in superb form for the state titles.

Swimming champions: Lochie Nunn, Oliver Hutton, Xavier Hughes and Bowen Gough.

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Leongatha and District Cricket presentations A CROWD of 150 people attended the Leongatha District Cricket Association’s wind-up at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha on Friday evening.

Highlights included Damien Symmons winning the A1 cricketer of the year, Korumburra Cricket Club collecting the best presented club trophy, while Tim Hooper collected the trophy for Workmens for

being the premiership team in the top division.

Justin Pellicano was named the best Under 18 cricketer. Also named were the teams of the year and one of the other highlights was the LDCA going within a whisker of being in the country week final.

Russell Matthews thanked their sponsors Roadsafe for their ‘Looking after your mates’ program.

Country week: LDCA country week manager Kristian Gray (left) at the presentation of the best at country week trophy to Korumburra’s Udara Weerasinghe. Brad Anderson and Gavin Bolding were on hand to present him with the Anderson-Bolding medal.

A Grade Division One: team of the year, back Jason Wilson, David Brann, Dylan Clark, Ryan Thomas, Peter Dell, Andrew Donohue, front from left, Udara Weerasinghe, Damien Symmons, Tim Wightman, Cameron Thomas. Absent Craig Friebe.

Cricketer of the Year: back from left, Ian Fowler D Grade; Clinton Wilson A2; Russell Cleeland B Grade; Geoff Birnie E Grade; front left to right, Damien Symmons A1, and Thomas Wyatt Under 16s.

A Grade Division Two: team of the year, back Clint Wilson, Clinton Wise, Graeme Watkins, Alan Jenkins, Norm Wilkins, Russell Greaves, front from left, Brayden Moscript, Paul Dyer and Michael Dower.

Captain’s award: winning the LDCA captain’s award for each grade are, from left, Russ White C Grade OMK, Matt Hull, B Grade, Glen Alvie; Clinton Wise, A2 Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL and Damien Symmons (receiving for Craig Friebe) A1 Nerrena.

Justin Pellicano: Justin from the Imperials Cricket Club won the Fred Zeuschner award for the best Under 18 cricketer.

B Grade: team of the year, back from left, Richard Johnston, Daniel Connolly, Gary Wagstaff, Russell Cleeland, Joseph Hales, Alan McLean, front from left, Harley Wyhoon, Kris Kerr and Steve Nippers.

Bowling Awards: Peter Dell A1; Shane Moore (receiving C Grade award for Brett Moore); Kevin Clark D Grade; Clint Wilson A2; Geoff Birnie E Grade; front from left, Under 16s Anthony Schreck; Richard Johnston B Grade.

Korumburra wins: the Korumburra Cricket Club received the best presented club in the competition, the Charltonian Award. President Alan ‘Cobra’ Summerfield receives the trophy from Korumburra A1 captain Darren Scott.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - PAGE 63

Great expectations: Nick Tuckett.

LEONGATHA Secondary College held their house athletics recently.

The Star celebrates with this pictorial

tribute to determination and doing your best.

Thank you to the school for providing these great photographs.

In the rain: Claire Jobling.

Cheer them on: De’Kodah Brewer, Eden Cook, Abby Bolge and Tyler Ralph.

Javelin throw: Mark Russell.

Desperate effort: Lachlan Findlay, Ben Hocking and Jacob Cook.

She’s over: Arliah Lappin.

Sand arrival: Wayne McCaughan.

Keeping dry: Blake Van Rooy and Callan Park.

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Water babe: Natalie crosses Bass Strait as part of her epic fundraising journey.

Making waves Inspirational Bass Strait crossing for charity

By Matt Dunn FOR Natalie Clarke the battle was shorter than she had anticipated, but not without its dramas.

Ready to rumble: Power captain Tom Gilliland and the Parrots' Rhett McLennan can't wait to play.

Fight for the cup IT’S a rare enough thing that two papers will get together on anything.

In the rough and tumble of the newspaper world, nothing is ever shared.

But The Star and the Sentinel Times have decided to kick off the Gippsland League football season by sponsoring the big local clash between Wonthaggi and Leongatha.

The Star-Sentinel Cup will add an extra dimension to a local derby that will pretty much have it all.

Wonthaggi’s sponsorship has rocketed up 300 per cent since last year, as the town’s businesses make the push to ensure their team claims the prize of Gippsland

League’s best.

In Leongatha, the build up has been more subdued, but the resolve to win no less steely.

“I am delighted we are part of sponsoring the new Star-Sentinel Cup,” Star general manager Tony Giles said.

“When Glenn Wright (Leongatha Football Club president) floated the idea I thought it had merit. It made sense to have the two newspapers involved, given that the match is between old rivals Wonthaggi and Leongatha.

“It’s great to have Wonthaggi back in the big league given their strength. I wish them all the best but I’ll still be barracking for the Parrots.”

The intrepid world record breaking kite surfer crossed Bass Strait on Monday, March 22 in her bid to raise money to build a pool for children with a disability.

The 38-year-old made the 240km crossing in nine and a half hours, smashing previous records.

While the intended journey was from Stanley in Tasmania to Inverloch, Natalie ended up landing in Venus Bay. “I just wanted to touch the land, so I thought ‘Bugger it, I’m over this.’ I just wanted to touch it to make sure I’d done it,” she said.

Near delirious by the end of the journey, the ribbon of land on the horizon called to her like a siren’s song.

“The downside was there was no media when I got there, because I didn’t land where I was expected.

So that was a bit of an anti-climax.

But the wind was dropping and I was worried I wouldn’t make it to the land,” she said.

Natalie is not into self-promotion, she simply wants to generate interest in her journey to help fill the coffers for the swimming pool. Fortunately the calls are starting to come in.

“The last couple of days I’ve had calls from Australian Story, 60 Minutes and other shows. Touching land on my own was a bit of an anticlimax,” she said.

She said the waves in the middle of Bass Strait, where there is nothing to see but endless water, were “massive”.

“However, I managed to ride up and over them. I wasn’t like the support boat that got pushed all over the place by them. The guy who drove the boat was great,” she said.

She said the forecasts were for four to six metre waves, which seemed too large to tackle. The trouble was,

Proud mum: Natalie and son Bailey before the crossing. future forecasts put the waves at twice that size.

Dangerous as it was, Natalie had to seize the moment.

“So we went, despite that. They were really big, but I managed them much better than I expected I would.

I was pretty lucky that it panned out so well,” she said.

She described being in the middle of Bass Strait as “really, really bizarre”.

“After about six hours I started to hallucinate. I was looking out and the really big waves in the distance with white caps looked like islands,” she said.

“I’d be going along, thinking, ‘I see land.’ I was out there talking to myself, saying, ‘I see land!’ Then the wave would break and I’d think, ‘Oh, that’s not land.’

“That happened about seven times in a row and then I’d think, ‘That’s

not land, but I’ll have to watch it.’ The wave would crash and I’d think to myself, ‘That’s not land, you idiot.’”

The illusion continued for about an hour: her mind’s way of coping with a journey that was far from finished.

Though a trick of the mind, it helped her keep going, in a desperate attempt to get to the ‘island’ ahead.

Eventually she saw a “little purple outline”. It was land.

The GPS track of her journey would record her travelling in a perfectly straight line until the point where she saw that coastline, when she suddenly took a divergent path.

“I veered off, because I wanted to get to the land. The boat people were calling to me: ‘You want to go straight! You want to go straight!’

If I’d stayed on that straight line I would have hit Inverloch straight on,” she said with a laugh.

“I had this overwhelming urge to touch land and have it completed.”

With the wind dropping in the last two hours it was “a really scary time”.

Natalie has two children: 10-yearold Maddy and 11-year-old Bailey, who has Aspergers Syndrome.

When Bailey was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome Natalie joined a support group for families with Autistic spectrum disorders.

It quickly became clear to her that there was nowhere families could go to get specialised swimming lessons for their Autistic children.

Being a swimming teacher, Natalie started a small swimming school on weekends from a hired facility with just two teachers and 10 children. It has now grown to cater for over 100 children and employs 10 specially trained teachers.

Building an even bigger and better pool was the reason for the epic journey, though it is not something she would do again any time soon.

“I won’t need to do that again, because I did it two and a half hours under the world record time. There’s no need to be that foolish,” she said.

To donate to the swim school, log on to www.swim4all.com.au.