The Great Southern Star - October 13, 2009

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009

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Ride of a lifetime back page

Helping Jaxon’s battle JAXON Beal (centre) is a bundle of energy for a boy recovering from a dose of chemotherapy.

The Inverloch five-year-old has recently been diagnosed with leukaemia and is receiving treatment in Melbourne for the condition.

But he was well enough last week to celebrate the birthday of his friend Caleb Cousins (left), along with another friend, Rani Knight.

A special family fun day has been organised in Inverloch on October 25 to raise money for the costs associated with Jaxon’s treatment.

All the details are on page 13.

Save our sand

Radical plan to sandbag coastline to protect local beaches

By Brad Lester COUNCILS are racing against time to save South Gippsland’s beaches and dunes from wild weather conditions.

Winter storms have eroded dunes, cutting access to beaches and leaving beachcombers threatened by unstable sand cliffs.

Beaches at Inverloch, Kilcunda and Cowes are among those in need of attention.

It is not known whether the wild weather experienced along the coast recently is the re-

sult of freak storms or is part of a longer term change in climate.

Bass Coast Shire Council will sandbag an Inverloch beach - the first time the technique has been used in the shire – after receiving a State Government grant.

Beaches are vital to the lifestyle and culture of the Bass Coast, said council’s environment manager Paul Smith.

“All of the studies we have done show people visit here or move here because of the beaches and so we need to maintain access to

the coast,” he said.

Mr Smith is investigating ways of reinstating access to the Kilcunda surf beach after waves battered the coastline, creating a four metre drop and leaving stairs hanging in the air.

“We are just looking at whether we can get a set of stairs there. When we put stairs down, we expect to only get one or two seasons out of them,” he said.

Continued on page 8.

Washed away: this walkway on Anderson Inlet at Inverloch has suffered from major erosion.

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It’s bloomin’ marvellous

By Jane Ross THERE are some beautiful gardens in Dumbalk.

They complement the peace and quiet of a town that thrives on the willingness of its inhabitants to be n eighbourly.

So, the CFA needs money for a new truck?

In no time, seven residents have offered to open their magnificent gardens to the public. Someone suggested a book stall, another a plant stall and there you have a Sunday afternoon of pleasure and enjoyment for many.

More than 100 attended, raising nearly $1500.

The garden walk ended at the home of Stephen and Julie Riley, where there was plenty of room for the book and plant sales.

Julie loves her garden, much of which is planned around food.

The family- there are three children - hardly buys any vegetables or fruit because it’s all grown either on their house block or the one next door.

No sprays are used.

There are two vegetable patches, one on each block. The neighbouring patch is next to a chook pen, where a striking rooster, hens and fluffy black chicks scratch and cluck contentedly.

In the winter, that vegetable garden is left for the chooks to forage in. They keep the weeds down and fertilise the ground as they go.

The fruit, which includes apples, apricots, pears, plums, nashi, almonds, walnut, cherry, loganberries, cumquat, mandarin, banana passion fruit, oranges and cherry guava, is eaten fresh from the tree, dried, bottled, frozen or made into jam.

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Julie Riley: with the front garden behind her. was Gwen Moore’s. She has a remarkable passion for gardening.

She loves flowers and plans her planting around colour so that there is plenty of it all year round.

A glorious pink rhododendron at the front of the driveway and bright circle of pansies and nemesias in the front lawn entice the visitor.

Mrs Moore likes to pick the pansies and dry them, putting them into letters she sends to her grandchildren and friends.

Of her garden, Mrs Moore said, “I like the colour, it keeps me cheerful. It is the most wonderful pastime.”

Further down her driveway is an extraordinary cactus that grows as high as the eaves of the house. It resembles a mass of gargoyles. But it is the back garden that leaves the visitor gasping.

For it is there, that Mrs Moore’s comment, “I’m greedy for flowers!” bears fruit.

It is a joy for her and for the onlooker.

She has 150 roses, orchids, blue-

bells, cinerarias, purple iris, a climbing yellow rose, magnificent weeping cherry, tall silver birch and burgundy maple that dips daintily over the fish pond. Around this are many colourful blooms, including a bright orange poppy with splashes of purple at the base of the petals.

Mrs Moore has given offshoots to various friends, including Julie Riley.

“They just grow shoots,” said Mrs Moore of the poppy plants, “all you do is take those off.”

Easy – when you know as much about gardening as Gwen Moore does.

Gail Davis, Ros Gardner, Cathy and Robert Heppell, Gloria and Bob Simpson and Shane Doyle opened their gardens too.

Barbara Scott of Meeniyan won the lucky door prize, while Janet Auchterlonie of Dumbalk and June Metcalf of Meeniyan won first and second prizes in the raffle.

The CFA fund raising continues with a Night at the Races event in the Dumbalk Hall on Saturday from 7pm.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 3

Desal snub for mayor

By Jane Ross STATE Water Minister Tim Holding, has once again snubbed Bass Coast Council and the people of the shire.

Almost a week after construction of the Wonthaggi desalination plant started, Mr Holding turned up to turn the first sod.

His office told mayor Cr John Duscher and CEO Allan Bawden, not to come because they weren’t invited.

The snub has deeply offended councillors, who have spent the past two years treading a fine line between anger at the way the Brumby Government has treated them and trying to ensure that the people of Bass Coast get the best out of the project.

“It’s bad manners and treats us with contempt,” said Cr Duscher.

“It smacks us in the face again.

I’m less than impressed.

“It doesn’t say much for proper protocol.”

The mayor has asked Mr

Bawden to follow the matter up with the minister’s office and find out why they were excluded.

Cr Duscher said the government and Mr Holding’s office had spouted the importance of community consultation and engagement, but their actions were completely contradictory.

“I would have thought council played a lead role in the community.”

Cr Duscher said council had been part of the whole process leading up to the construction of the plant and belonged to a council liaison group meeting with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the project’s proponent.

“Out of courtesy at least, you’d think we’d be invited,” declared the mayor.

“I know councillors were deeply upset by the snub and the matter will be discussed at the next council meeting.”

Cr Duscher said AquaSure, which is building the plant, told council late the day before Mr Holding’s visit, that he was

coming.

“We were waiting for further details when we were told we were not invited.”

Five heavy excavators, 13 dump trucks, dozers, graders and rollers are moving about 1.1 million cubic metres of earth to excavate the site and create dunes to act as sound and visual barriers.

The $10 million contract for the work has gone to RTL, a mining, civil construction and heavy earthmoving company with its head office in Yallourn. RTL was created in the early 1990s by Roche Mining Pty Ltd, Thiess Pty Ltd and Linfox Resources Pty Ltd. Thiess is part of AquaSure.

Protestors greeted Mr Holding’s recent visit to Wonthaggi.

Neil Rankine, vice president of Watershed Victoria, said economists had worked out that desalinated water will cost consumers five times the amount they are currently paying.

Better alternatives, such as recycling, have been “locked out for decades”.

Loud protest: wearing her signature penguin suit, desalination protestor Stella Hitchins of Wonthaggi, “welcomes” Water Minister Tim Holding to the plant site at Williamsons Beach.

Manners lacking: Water Minister Tim Holding was at the desalination site spruiking the start of the $4.8 billion desalination plant. But Bass Coast mayor Cr John Duscher and CEO Allan Bawden,were told they weren’t welcome.

Speeding and drink drivers caught A 16-year-old was one of three male drivers caught for drink driving on the weekend, while another was caught speeding.

On a learner’s permit, the Poowong teenager was seen riding around the streets of Korumburra on a quadbike on Sunday afternoon.

Police caught him at 5pm and gave him a breath test.

The young man blew .038, police said, while being subject to a zero-alcohol reading under his permit.

He will face Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Police reminded people that a quad-bike is classed as a motor vehicle and the normal road laws apply.

Police intercepted a Korumburra man aged in his 20s in Anderson St, Leongatha, early last Saturday.

The man’s licence was immediately suspended after

he registered .155, more than three times the legal limit.

He will also be summonsed to appear in court on various driving offences.

A Warragul man lost his licence after blowing .115 last Saturday night on the Bass Highway near Lang Lang.

The 25-year-old was intercepted around 10.30pm.

His licence was suspended but further penalties are pending following a court appearance at a later date.

Police intercepted a driver from Dandenong on the South Gippsland Highway near Bena last Friday night.

The 29-year-old man was clocked at 123km/h in a 100km/h zone and fined $234 as well as three demerit points.

He was also given a cannabis caution notice for possessing 13 grams of the drug. Police confiscated the drug to be destroyed.

New faces after MG election TWO new directors and an incumbent have been elected to the board of dairy co-operative, Murray Goulburn.

Yanakie farmer Philip Tracey, Won Wron farmer Bill Bodman Junior and Maffra farmer John Vardy were elected to represent Gippsland, when votes were counted on Friday.

The trio was elected

from a field of seven candidates, by a poll of 74.1 per cent of eligible MG

suppliers in Gippsland. Mr Vardy was re-elected as director.

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Making a difference: Lily-Grace Toohill (centre) with anti-poverty campaigner Johanna Haasjes and Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent at a ceremony in Leongatha last week.

Lily-Grace’s letter

By M B Matt D Dunn

SIX-YEAR-OLD Lily-Grace Toohill knows the best way to get a result on an issue is to go straight to the top.

The tiny anti-poverty campaigner therefore sent a letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd with a succinct message to help those in need.

She wrote: Dear Mr Rudd, God loves poor people. So should we.

Please help them.

Lily-Grace The youngster is part of a groundswell against what many see as Government inaction on a global issue. They say Australia’s aid budget has shrunk markedly in recent times and we should be giving more.

Lily-Grace was one of many children around the world born into tough circumstances, and eventually adopted out from an orphanage in northern China.

She is now the happy daughter of Dr Graham Toohill and wife Sue. “When she was 16 months she was an orphan in China. She may very well have been one of those statistics. She was quite undernourished when we adopted her,” Sue said.

“She got allergies and they weren’t attended to.”

Sue said her adopted daughter was a “precious part of the family”.

“We felt that it was something that God put in our heart. We have five children now. We’re

blessed,” bl d ” she h said. id “People say to her, ‘Aren’t you lucky?’

Actually, we’re the lucky ones. She didn’t choose to get adopted, God put it in our hearts.

It’s a blessing to us.

“It’s all about making a difference. If everybody has a mind to make a difference, just imagine what the world can be like.”

Sue said making poverty history was like the story of the starfish.

“A little boy is walking along the beach and there are masses of starfish that have been beached on the sand. He walked along there picking up one and throwing it into the sea, picking up another and throwing it into the sea,” she said.

“This gentleman came up and said, ‘What are you doing?’ He said, ‘I’m saving starfish by throwing them back in the sea.’ The man says, ‘Look at them all. This beach is just covered with starfish. Why do this? It’s useless. It won’t make any difference.’

“This little boy picked up one starfish and showed it to the man and then said, ‘Guess what? It makes a bit of difference to this one.’

And he threw it into the ocean.”

Sue said Lily-Grace was inspired to write her letter to the PM after attending the Voices for Justice display at the Leongatha Anglican Church recently.

“We had quite a time looking at all the displays. And also Lily-Grace had a hand in making the winning banner with South Coast Christian College,” she said.

The banner in question found its way to

Parliament House in andd was signed P li H i Canberra C b i d by the PM. It will shortly be returned to the church.

Whatever the effect of Lily-Grace’s letter to Mr Rudd, the general message seems to be getting through.

Perhaps Lily-Grace and her generation may be the ones that banish poverty. Whatever the eventual result, it will not be through lack of trying.

Sending a message: Lily-Grace sends a letter to the Prime Minister.

Taking hardship to minister SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will collect hardship cases related to the State Government’s C48 planning amendment.

Once they have been identified and considered by council, a meeting will be requested with the Planning Minister Justin Madden.

The C48 amendment restrained council’s planning powers for rural land.

It follows the State Government’s new arrangements for the Mildura Rural City Council, which faced a similar situation.

The original motion was initiated

by Cr David Lewis with an amendment moved by Cr Mimmie Jackson, which was passed.

Cr Lewis had some concern that Cr Jackson, amendment limited the definition of hardship as it referenced a council press release from September.

Cr Jackson said her amendment was

not substantially different from Cr Lewis’ original motion.

East Malvern resident Luciano Giardina addressed council regarding his C48 hardship.

He has land in the Mount Best area and had submitted a planning permit request prior to May 29.

“I outlaid all my funds into this project, but was rejected on the grounds of minister Justin Madden’s (decision) to remove council ‘powers’ on June 30.

Would I be one of the individuals that council will support in the proposal of ‘transitional hardship cases’ of South Gippsland?” Mr Giardina asked.

Mayor Jim Fawcett responded: “I would simply say yes”.

Following the Planning Minister’s changes for Mildura council, South Gippsland shire began an audit on the 50 applications that were being processed for rural dwellings, to determine relevant criteria for the minister’s consideration.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 5

Council is questioned

By Chris Brown A BAN on council questioners probing individual councillors caused tension at Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting.

It resulted in two members of the public gallery walking out, with one stating it was a “waste of time”.

Others condemned what they saw as the lack of democracy.

But Mayor Jim Fawcett said meeting rules only allowed questions to be directed to council.

“It’s an operational and practical way to deal with questions,” he said.

The Star understands the new rules were implemented to deal with heckling questions directed at individual councillors by C48 Watchdog mem-

bers Paul Richardson and Ken Irwin.

Their written questions last week included inquiries addressed to individual councillors, but these weren’t allowed.

Question four on Mr Richardson’s list was directed to Cr Mohya Davies.

“In examining the article, “Davies responds to ’Burra signs,”…and her comments, “The only thing I’m guilty of is being silly enough to stand up and be a councillor”, how can you justify this decision of the C48 Planning Amendment and how do you see your role as a future councillor of the shire, representing constituents/property owners in your ward of Coastal Promontory and across the shire municipality?” he had written.

The ruling raised the ire of Cr David Lewis, who said it was a mistake.

He called on Cr Fawcett to explain

his “sudden decree”.

During the question time he offered to provide an answer, but wasn’t allowed.

Cr Fawcett said the question would be taken on notice.

“If you give us the questions before the day we will be able to answer them,” he said to one questioner from the public gallery.

“It allows us to absorb and understand questions and respond to them.”

But some questions addressed to council were answered straight away.

C48 Watchdog group member Ken Irwin asked about rates in light of the State Government’s planning rules. Cr Fawcett said it was “one question we can answer”.

Acting CEO Dirk Holwerda said the C48 ruling had resulted in a $250,000 drop in rate revenue for council.

Cr Warren Raabe said in the past most questions have been addressed to council with occasionally a councillor standing up and answering.

“No one has taken the tack that Paul Richardson is taking,” he said.

“It’s a difficult situation and the mayor’s taken that tack to try to alleviate it. Questions such as those asked of Cr Davies are, in my opinion, out of order.”

Cr Raabe said with staff waiting in the room it cost lots of money for council to meet.

“The business of council is of paramount importance and it should be treated with respect,” he said.

“The people of Mirboo North who were asking questions were answered to the best of their ability on the spot.

“But questions asking councillors for their opinion on the matter are

Meeniyan celebrates THE re-opening of Meeniyan’s hardware store was a real cause for celebration on Saturday.

Happy locals came along to the official opening of the Meeniyan Hardware and Plant Nursery, with owner Paul Jones delighted with the response.

Face painting, raffles and even an appearance by Bob the Builder and Wendy created a festive atmosphere.

Customers happily snapped up the bargains which were on offer for the

grand opening.

“We’re very pleased with the response, its great weather for it, so it’s all going well,” Paul said.

Sharon Reid was one happy customer, winning a tray of seedlings in one of the many raffles during the day.

“This is good news for my garden and good news for the town – having the hardware store back is a real fillip for Meeniyan,” the Meeniyan mother of three said.

C Cooking with gas: Meeniyan’s junior CFA handled the barbecue, ju bbut a couple of veterans, Denise Poletti and John Hattam were left Bob’s here: Bob the Builder entertained Kayla, P holding the tongs.

Hayley and Caity Beaton.

Happy days: Paul and Nat Jones enjoy the opening celebrations.

wasting council’s time.”

Cr Fawcett said his announcement was in response to the manner in which the questions were asked at the last meeting.

“It was just becoming operational ly difficult and the questions weren’t capable of being responded to by the individual they were directed at, and it was inappropriate for that particular method of questioning to continue,” he said.

“After reading the local laws, I decided it was quite appropriate for questions to be addressed at council in general, and council in general to respond to them.”

Division 7 of the rules for meetings said that “at every ordinary meeting of the Council, time may be allocated to enable any member of the community to address the Council”.

Chaplain funds risk A public meeting has been called to discuss ongoing chaplaincy funding in schools.

There is no guarantee that the current Federal Government funding will continue in 2011.

The meeting is hoping to discuss the ongoing funding issue as well as establish a chaplaincy committee to support the program in schools.

The public meeting will take place at Korumburra Primary School this Wednesday, October 14 at 7.30pm.

For further information contact Rev. Jenny Ramage 5655 1007 or Ian Wilkinson 5655 2077.

PAGE 6 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Police farewell Steve Johnson STEVE Johnson retired on Friday from the Victoria Police.

He joined the force in 1971 and spent the past 20 years stationed at Wonthaggi.

Superintendent Neville Taylor, paid tribute to Sergeant Johnson during the launch in Wonthaggi of three road safety initiatives.

The setting was fitting for Steve, who has been particularly involved in road safety issues in the community.

He was the one who voiced concerns about the number of Sudanese migrants in Wonthaggi who were driving without having any idea of road rules or the mechanics of cars. He set about helping them, and the mentoring program he initiated with the backing of Bass Coast Shire, has now been extended and become State wide.

Superintendent Taylor said Steve’s 38 years in the force were a “significant milestone”.

“I know well the legacy Steve leaves behind regarding road safety in the community.

“His achievements have been remarkable.

“He’s a local lad and intends to remain a local lad.”

Superintendent Taylor presented the sergeant with a certificate and a letter of congratulation from Chief Commissioner Simon Overland.

Best prevention: Ian Gawler (left) told 270 attentive listeners in the Meeniyan Hall that the best way to prevent cancer is to live a healthy lifestyle. With him are Meg Viney and Bill Bell, who organised Ian’s visit. He has promised to return.

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Cancer fighter

By Jane Ross THERE are 270 people seated in the Meeniyan Hall.

They’ve just enjoyed a lunch break and they’ve been invited to join in a 10-minute relaxation exercise.

On cue, they let out their breath with a collective sigh, lightly moved their heads from side to side, their backs similarly and natural bodily relaxation follows.

You could have heard a pin drop.

That’s the impact Ian Gawler has.

He’s gentle and calm in his signature pale blue robe, but his message is remarkably powerful: lifestyle choice can help prevent cancer, be a healing part of therapy or a treatment in its own right.

Good diet, exercise, meditation and vitamin D from the sun can, if nothing else, offer a sense of empowerment and control in a situation where both are lost.

“There’s strong recognition,” he told the audience, “that cancer is a lifestyle disease. The best way to treat cancer is to prevent it and to do it with a healthy lifestyle.”

Dietary factors are responsible for a third of all cancers, smoking causes another 30 per cent.

“One third of all breast cancers in women in Europe are related to lack of sunlight and vitamin D.” That statement draws a gasp from the crowd.

The following day, Meg Viney still can’t believe she was posing in the Meeniyan sunshine for a photograph with her guru.

“I had my arm around Ian Gawler!

Wow!” With her partner Bill, Meg had organised the day-long workshop.

Ian himself was amazed at the number of people who were there, in a small country town, to hear him speak.

He and his wife Ruth, have promised to come back.

And there are plans to start a meditation group in the old Dumbalk Kindergarten building. If you’re interested, ring Meg’s partner Bill Bell on 5664 4286.

He and Meg are hoping for an influx of members to the Canmeen cancer sup-

port group that meets on the first Tuesday of each month between 10am and noon in the Meeniyan Hall. November’s meeting will be a week later, so it doesn’t clash with Cup Day. Ian Gawler has devoted most of his adult life to sharing the story – and tools of his recovery from cancer as a young man.

His case was first reported in 1978 and he began running groups in 1981.

“Lifestyle medicine is a new modality,” he told his attentive audience.

“The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is of the view that 70 per cent of visits to the doctor have a lifestyle cause.”

He had the hall gasping again, when he said a big study of Australian doctors in 2004, showed that chemotherapy had a miniscule impact on the five-year survival rate of cancer patients.

Drug companies, he pointed out, provide about three quarters of the research on chemotherapy and “if they get a negative result, they don’t publish it”.

He said a lot of chemotherapy is palliative rather than curative, raising the question: What option do you have?

“If you’re going to get well against the odds, you need to work out how to get the best result.

“If medical science can’t help, is there something outside of the mainstream? I don’t know of any magic bullet like that.

“If there is a magic bullet, it is the one inside you.

“Inner healing becomes the focus and what you do supports that; you do it around the thought of inner healing.”

Taking control of your lifestyle empowers you and improves quality of life.

He said he can never understand why we celebrate birthdays by filling our children with junk food.

“When my children were growing up, if they misbehaved, we threatened to take them to McDonald’s!”

Nor can Ian Gawler fathom why, when patients with heart disease or diabetes are counselled by their doctors about diet and exercise, the same is not done for cancer.

“The lifestyle factor side effect is chronic good health!”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 7

Chase on for seaside life

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH’S real estate market is on the rise, with spring sales expected to double 2008 figures.

Melbourne buyers are snaring investment and retirement properties, cashed up as auction properties sell at astronomical rates in the city.

Desalination workers are competing for properties too, buying or renting as construction gets underway. People affected by the February bushfires have sought a safer life by the water.

But while sales are strong, few properties are being listed despite the peak summer selling season approaching.

An interest rate rise of 0.25 per cent last week is unlikely to dent the market but a further increase before Christmas could stem buying.

Blair Hodges of Southcoast First National expected sales between August and October to be double those of the same period last year, with land, houses, holiday homes and retirement properties all selling.

“Inverloch is just an easy living town that is well serviced and there is not a bad side to the town,” he said.

Mike Wrigley, of Alex Scott and Staff, believed construction of the desalination plant at Wonthaggi would continue to inflate interest. He has already signed four new tenants who will work

Demand evident: Alex Scott and Staff, Inverloch, agents Mike Wrigley and Tim Harris with one of the many Inverloch properties on the market: 9 Kenneth Street, to be auctioned this Saturday. at the plant.

“Desal workers who will be here for a few years will even buy instead of renting,” Mr Wrigley said.

Mr Hodges said many young desal workers had returned from mines in Western Australia with good money and invested in Inverloch housing.

“They are former locals and people who are new to the district, and when they are finished at the desal plant, they

will probably market their houses,” he said.

With up to 1500 workers expected to construct the desal plant, executives are now securing properties and blue collar workers are likely to move in early next year.

“Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Venus Bay will attract a few workers, but so will Phillip Island and San Remo too. Also Korumburra and Leongatha will pick up

Moller’s sold MOLLER’S Caravan Park has been sold.

It was the last big centrally located site in Inverloch to have gone on the market.

Agents Stockdale and Leggo in Inverloch, are tight lipped. The agents’ Patrick Barry, would only say that yes, the property has been sold at an undisclosed price, to a local group of people.

Other sources have told The Star the property went for $9 million, but Mr Barry said the only comment was that

the figure was undisclosed.

The land is zoned by Bass Coast Council as residential one and is the subject of a development overlay relating to height and a vegetation protection overlay. Council’s planning and environment director Hannah Duncan-Jones, has said it is in a part of Inverloch where medium density could be considered.

Moller’s Caravan Park on the Anderson Inlet foreshore, catered for families since 1968. It had 88 sites.

a lot of workers,” Mr Hodges said.

The population of workers will float over the construction period, with some expected to remain for the entire two years and some just for five months.

Dennis Ginn of Alex Scott and Staff, Inverloch, said prices could well rise, as South Gippslanders and Melburnians alike sought a piece of coastal paradise.

“Demand has been steady and if demand keeps increasing the way it is at

the moment and supply is restricted, then prices will start to increase,” he said.

“It is just strong steady demand at the moment and I would suggest the market will be at its peak when the holiday people are here.

“The Melbourne market drives the Inverloch market, whether that be the retirement market or the investment market, with people buying holiday houses or buying blocks of land in anticipation of future retirement.”

Houses struggling to sell a year ago are now making in the high $300,000s and low-mid $400,000s.

But agents were facing the challenge of finding new listings at reasonable prices.

“Twelve months ago there was an over-supply, but now demand is outgrowing supply,” Mr Ginn said.

Alex Scott agent Tim Harris said sales had been particularly pleasing in the last three months.

“It seems that a lot of people have come out of the last financial year better than then they thought,” he said.

Low dairy prices have caused rural property sales to soften, but Melbourne buyers are still interested in lifestyle properties in the $600,000-$700,000 range.

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Region’s artists on show FISH Creek’s Kerry Spokes took out the major award at this year’s Rotary Art Exhibition and Photography Show.

A clearly delighted Kerry, who owns the Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek with partner Michael Lester, said her Best In Show-winning Torso with Patterns was a result of putting her doodling to good work.

The pencil/graphite artwork shows a torso covered in intricate patterns.

A large crowd was on hand for Friday night’s opening, with plenty of art lovers wandering through during the weekend.

The event is a large money spinner for Leongatha Rotary, earning the organisation around $7000 each year.

Winners Best in Show award: Kerry Spokes from Fish Creek Torso with Patterns, G. & P. West Award : David Chen from Balwyn

North Coming Storm, South Gippsland Shire Resident’s Award : Bernd Amesreiter from Foster My Brother, The Phillip Riseley People’s Choice Award: Andrea Curtis from Mardan Big Red, Photography Award : Linda Keagle from Korumburra The Novice, President’s Youth Encouragement Award - three winner’s: Jasper Dennison from Leongatha The Horse on the Hill, Hamish Kentwell from Leongatha Dad, Lacey Whelan from Leongatha Rainy Days.

Highly commended awards Laurie Collins from Jindivic Lift, Joan Denner from Frankston Spotlight on Pears, Tony Jarvis from Fish Creek Melbourne Impressions, Julie Lundgren Coulter from Mardan Afternoon Glow, Susan Palmer from Foster Outlook Over Tidal River, Anne Pinkstone from Koonwarra Urban Colour, Patrick Woolfe from Traralgon Lost Woman.

Winning smile: Kerry Spokes was delighted to have Torso with Patterns named as Best In Show. The Fish Creek artist also entered three other works of art in the show.

Above: Lovers of art: Darryl and Sharyn McGannon enjoy the art work on display at the Rotary Art Show.

Winning entry: The South Gippsland Shire Resident’s Award was won by Bernd Amesreiter from Foster for his photograph My Brother.

Nice evening: Pat West and Margaret Pegler admire some of the paintings. Pat and her late husband Gordon are synonymous with the show and sponsor a category each year.

Right: Young talent time: Six-year-old Jasper Dennison was one of three winners of the president’s Youth Encouragement Award. The young Leongatha photographer won for The Horse on the Hill, a photograph of a tree near Mirboo North that, from a distance, looks like a horse.

Save our sand Continued from page 1.

The trial will help to protect the shire’s number one tourism asset – access to beaches.

Sandbags will be stacked along the base of dunes in Anderson Inlet after winds of nearly 70km/h eroded massive amounts of sand and passers-by were threatened by unstable cliffs, in August.

Mr Smith said council received the grant from the Department of Sustainability and Environment to undertake the trial.

“This technique has been trialled before on the Gold Coast and at Byron Bay, with success,” he said.

“This is a priority because the erosion is starting to get close to the road and we also have pedestrian access.

“But if the primary dune was heading towards Eagles Nest, we would tend to let it go because it’s only natural for it to be eroded away and come back again.”

Bluestone has been laid along the beach in the past but was unsuccessful in reducing erosion.

“Bluestone was put there but not on geotech fabric so over time the rocks worked their way into the sand.

The rocks moved too,” Mr Smith said.

“But sandbags lock together and when sand drifts away, the sandbags flop into the hole.”

The dunes in question span from the end of Abbott Street eastwards.

The trial is expected to start after summer, in time for the peak winter storm season.

Mr Smith is also investigating the effectiveness of existing timber groynes at Cowes in controlling sand movement.

Residents of Waratah Bay have told The Star that walkways to that beach have been eroded, resulting in a half-metre leap onto the sand, the anchoring poles left dangling in the air.

South Gippsland Shire biodiversity officer Chris Rankin, said the Waratah Bay foreshore was the only part of the coast for which the shire was responsible.

He said sand socks, or giant sandbags had been set around steps at Waratah Bay. They have been there for a couple of years and had been effective.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 9

POLICE BRIEFS

Car crashes into unit A POOWONG woman was airlifted to Melbourne after a car in which she was a passenger crashed into an unoccupied unit in Korumburra last Tuesday.

She suffered injuries to her pelvis and shoulder.

The unit was located on the corner of Korumburra-Warragul Road and Station Street.

The freak crash happened because the driver had not modified his driving to suit the conditions, police said.

Korumburra Police’s Leading Senior Constable Fleur Bevis attended the scene.

“The couple was travelling down from Poowong into Korumburra and as they came around the bend the car lost traction and span out and ended up coming sideways off the road and collided with the front of the unit,” she said.

Leading Snr Con Bevis said that “people forget they need to drive to the conditions”.

Leongatha Kitchen fire A FAT fire at the home of residents in Hassett St caused considerable damage to their kitchen last Sunday.

The fire happened at around 6pm, when the family was frying chips for dinner.

They forgot to turn off the cooking hob and it caught fire as a result. The alarm went off and they quickly threw a fire blanket over the hob.

They called the emergency number (000), closed all the doors and waited outside.

The local CFA was at the scene in minutes. A Leongatha pumper and Koonwarra tanker attended.

Leongatha CFA captain Andrew Kay said because of the family’s quick action, the fire was contained to the kitchen, with some smoke damage in the lounge room.

An electrician with McDonald and Roberts in Leongatha, Mr Kay (pictured) was back at the house checking the wiring yesterday morning.

Elderly woman injured AN elderly Foster lady was knocked to the ground when she accidentally stepped into the path of a car in town last Wednesday.

The woman, believed to be 79, was crossing Station Rd when oncoming traffic prompted her to step backward towards the footpath.

Unfortunately, another car was reversing from a parking bay and the woman was knocked to the ground. People came to her rescue. She was taken to Foster Hospital and treated for minor injuries and later taken home.

Police regarded the incident as unfortunate and accidental and no charges were laid against the driver or the woman.

Drink driver caught A PORT Franklin man was fined $491 and had his licence suspended for 12 months following a drink driving offence.

The man was intercepted at Port Franklin, when police were called to an incident in town, and was found to have a reading of .125.

Park bench stolen WITNESSES are being sought over the theft of a council park bench last week.

The bench was located at MacDonald St and disappeared on Thursday, October 8. It was valued at $800.

Anyone with information is asked to call Leongatha police on 5662 2285.

“I don’t think the driver was speeding excessively, but the road conditions had just changed and he had not driven accordingly.” The passenger was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with suspected injury to her pelvis and shoulder,” she said.

No injuries POLICE said a man and a woman involved in a head-on collision in Nerrena last week were lucky to escape without injuries.

The two-car collision happened on Hulls Rd near the Nerrena Rd intersection on Tuesday, October 6, at 2.30pm.

An 18-year-old driver executed a u-turn on Hulls Rd and drove into the path of an oncoming vehicle, driven by a Nerrena woman in her 40s, coming from Nerrena Rd. Both cars were write-offs, police said, but there were no injuries.

The male driver received a penalty notice of $178 and fined three demerit points for “failing to give way”.

Car impounded

A 24-YEAR-OLD male driver had his black Holden Club Sport sedan impounded for 48 hours after hooning complaints were made last Sunday week.

The Korumburra man was seen doing burn-outs and snakes leaving the driveway of McDonald’s restaurant in Anderson St, Leongatha, on Sunday, October 4, at 10.59am.

His antics were witnessed by an off-duty police member and follow-up inquiries were made.

The car and the man were located on the following Monday. He was required to pay a fee of $490 to retrieve his impounded car and will face Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Unregistered car POLICE were fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, when locating an unregistered car last Saturday.

The Holden stationwagon was spotted at Hallston at 10pm, when not long after two men in another car approached the vehicle.

The passenger was identified as the owner of the unregistered Holden and will be summonsed to appear in court on various traffic offences.

A P-plater, the driver of the other car was found to be over the required zero-alcohol limit, blowing .047.

Car collision A DRIVER was taken to hospital and later released following a collision between a truck towing a trailer and a sedan near Mores Rd, Buffalo last Wednesday.

The collision occurred around 4.30pm. The sedan was extensively damaged, while the truck was still driveable, according to police.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Foster police on 5682 2407 or Mirboo North station on 5668 1444.

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building.

To secure your appointment please contact 13 14 95 or email dpallen@arcbs.redcross.org. au.

FORMER Leongatha premiership footballer Mark Paterson recently took out his third Best and Fairest Award for the Melbourne University Blues, in the A Grade Amateur competition.

Free service: Inverloch Lion Geoff Cole changes a light globe as part of a Ban the Bulb campaign. It offers free energy efficient globes and installation.

THE Red Cross Blood Service bus is ready to come to town again to collect valuable supplies.

The bus will visit on Monday, Oct 26, 4.30pm - 7.30pm; Tuesday Oct

27 12.30pm - 7.30pm; Wednesday Oct 28, 8am - 2.10pm; and Thursday, Oct 29, 8am - 11.30am.

It will be located in the car park of Leongatha Hospital, in front of the Administration

THE 37th Meeniyan Art and Craft Committee is in top gear with organisation for the Cup Weekend event.

The Opening Cheese and Wine is always a well attended event but the blurry-eyed committee then has to get up early for the community market held at the hall. This promises to be a lively morning with many new stalls and live music.

The Jazz night is filling up nicely and lots of interest in the five open gardens has been shown, with a yummy free Devonshire Tea for garden goers. There will be artists demonstrating their work on Saturday and Sunday. Cup Day will see the stalwarts attend a Mad Hatters Breakfast of champagne, orange juice and some food too.

Don’t forget there is also the four day exhibition of our very own talented Gippsland artists. Hope to see you there, keep an eye out for further advertising in The Star.

Enquiries Tarnya Wilson 5664 7473.

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s musical production for 2010 is High Society, opening on April 30, 2010.

High Society is a com-

edy about an upper crust American girl with a dislike and distrust of the press, but a love of sport, especially swimming.

On the eve of her marriage to boring businessman George, her former husband turns up to disrupt proceedings and attempt to win her back.

The complications and farce are heightened by the addition of two pushy reporters, a philandering father, a drunken uncle and a deliciously precocious 13-year-old sister.

All is blended with wit, charm, elegance and style, and set to the tunes of Cole Porter’s incomparable music and lyrics.

The all-singing-alldancing 1998 adaption blends the 1950s’ movie High Society and the 1930s’ movie The Philadelphia Story. Set in the elegance of 1930s’ Oyster Bay in upstate New York, the musical has included most of the 1950s film’s Cole Porter melodies and added several more.

Among the standards are Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, True Love, Samantha, Ridin’ High, Just One of Those Things, and the list goes on.

We require nine elegant-looking singer/actor principals to carry the action, while 10 servants act as ensemble, chorus and commentators.

The director, Peter McAlpine, will be holding auditions starting January 10, 2010, with an information meeting for everyone on January 6, 7.30pm at the Eagger Studio.

Any enquiries contact Peter McAlpine on 0407 538 245.

CHRISTMAS should be a time of sharing and helping, and you can do

Aussie hoops: the Leongatha program attracted dozens of children, with two boys doing it all twice. According to organisers there is more to come. Watch The Star for details. that little bit extra by buying charity Christmas cards. When you do this card sale profits go to help worthwhile charities. You can buy them in Leongatha, at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau, located on the corner of the Memorial Hall complex just up from the Post Office. Just drop in and select the cards you like from our range of designs and charities.

Sales began on October 1. And remember, the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau does more than sell Christmas cards for charity; it can advise you in many other ways concerning questions you may have about services or facilities. You can drop in or you can call 5662 2111 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm).

A GIRLS day out event will be held on October 20 at the Leongatha RSL from 1pm to 6pm. The day, which will raise mon-

ey for kids with cancer, will incorporate Postie fashions, Lorraine Lea Linen and high quality candles and accessories.

Bring your friends and get in early for Christmas shopping. Contact Trina on 0407 863 861.

GARDEN lovers – due to sudden illness, the Leongatha Horticulture Club has seven vacancies on our three day trip via Mt Macedon to stay two nights at Maryborough, then returning via the Creswick area on October 26, 27 and 28.

For more details phone Heather 5668 9202.

THEY’RE seeing the light in Inverloch.

A program run by the town’s Rotary and Lions clubs, is changing incandescent globes to energy efficient bulbs in people’s homes – for free.

Called Ban the Bulb, the program offers to install as many globes as there are light fittings, with globes and installa-

tion costing nothing.

Lions and Rotarians earn $2 for each globe they exchange, raising money for their respective clubs.

To make a booking, call in to the Inverloch and District Bendigo Community Bank in Williams Street, or ring 5674 2800.

A PAIR of reading glasses in a mauve case has been lost. If found, please phone 0417 904 088.

FRIENDS at the Leongatha Golf Club farewelled member Mrs Doreen Bull at an afternoon tea. Ladies’ president Mrs Anne Debenham and Mrs Pat West, thanked Mrs Bull for her involvement over the years, recalling her assistance to beginners and for promoting a popular nine-hole event.

She was wished all the best at her new home in Melbourne.

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LitFest breaks record HELD for the second year, the Coal Creek literary festival, The Magic of Words, easily broke last year’s attendance, pleasing organisers and participants.

An improved format and more advertising, that included a television commercial, raised public interest and awareness.

Star of the festival was debut author Honey Brown, whose psychological thriller Red Queens drew a keen interest.

Many visitors bought her book. They were also impressed by her workshop, which she shared with one of Australia’s foremost poets, Judith Rodriguez.

Other writers who contributed were Loch author Bill Statham, historian Dr Barry Collett, who grew up in South Gippsland and has relatives living in Leongatha, Michael Hyde, known for his youth fiction, poets Jillian Durance and Yvette Stubbs and Star journalist Bert van Bedaf.

The festival culminated in a full performance of two one-act plays by Leongatha Lyric Theatre. Singer-guitarist Willy Golightly entertained the audience throughout the evening with his varied repertoire. Proceeds of the festival went to Vision Australia, talking books.

VA’s acquisitions librarian Siobhan Dennis, said producing a talking book cost on average $1800 and donations were always gratefully received.

Part of the festival was a short story and poetry competition, which received many interstate entries and covered several categories.

In the Open Section, the short story equal winners were David Lawrence for White line Fever, and Frank Ince for Love at first Sight.

The poetry winner was Barbara Or-

lowska-Westwood for Vigil. She also won last year’s poetry prize. Runner-up was Ann Stocker for Demented.

The secondary school short story award was won by Lucy Piper for Searching. Runner-up was Katrina Sugars for We are.

Lucy Piper also won the secondary school poetry prize for Together (a tribute to the final years of high school). Runnerup was Katrina Sugars for Darkness for Pain.

The picture story book competition received a dazzling number of entries from many local schools.

The results were Prep: 1st Taj Wilkins (MNth), 2nd Matthew Sheers (MNth), Hon. Mention: Keegan McGreesh (MNth).

Year 1: 1st Jed Bessell-Browne (MNth), 2nd Mekaela Wendlandt (MNth), Hon. Mention: Abbey McColl, Ben Jones, Dustan Woodall (MNth).

Year 2: 1st Max Dudek (MNth), 2nd Liana Shiels (MNth), Hon. Mention: Ethan Falkingham, Arli Wilkins, Samantha Moore, Kieran McGreesh (MNth).

Year 3: 1st Mary Gourlay (MNth).

Year 4: 1st Christine Byrne (St Joseph’s), 2nd Madie Krausz (MNth), Hon. Mention: Jessie Davies (MNth), Jessica Allamby, Renee Mizza, Fraser Boys (St Joseph’s), Natalie Fraser (MNth).

Year 5: 1st Hannah Lilleyman (St Joseph’s), 2nd Maneesha Nambirajan (MNth), Hon. Mention: Chelsea Campbell (MNth), Levi Courtier, Kayley Lawrence, Jake Lester (St Joseph’s).

Year 6: 1st James Pearn (MNth), 2nd Stephanie Watson (St Joseph’s), Hon. Mention: Rowan Sizer (MNth), Alannah Lia, Pierre Dunlevie, Bailey Condoluci (St Joseph’s).

Year 8: 1st Georgia Findlay (LSC).

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Picture this: The picture book overall winner was (on the left) Max Dudek, seen her with mother Regina, father Craig and his brother Jasper.

Left: Major prize: Highly talented Jasmine Susic won the primary school short story award.

Debbie Van Osta It’s not easy going back to study after years of raising a family, however having the courage to do just that has paid off for mature age student Debbie Van Osta who has unlocked an exciting new career in the field of Information Technology through study at Chisholm Institute.

Initially enrolling to learn computer skill basics, Debbie discovered a love and enthusiasm for the new world of computers and progressed through the ranks completing different courses finishing with her recent Diploma of Information Technology, Website Development/Multimedia.

Double winner: Lucy Piper scooped the pool. She won the secondary school short story award as well as a poetry prize.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre: performed two one-act plays to close the festival, while, second from top left, Willy Golightly also performed. Lyric stars are from top left, Mike Street, Beth Dortmans, Margaret Tattersall (directed animal comedy There goes the Neighbourhood), and Noel Stringer. Bottom, from left, are Geoff Robson, Jo Street and David Tattersall (acted in and directed drama Close to Croydon).

October Saturday 24 3.00 pm 11.00 am – Come to Chisholm Bass Coast’s Community Open Day! Enjoy free family activities: • • • • • • •

Children’s entertainer the great “Luigi Zucchini” Children’s activities - face painting, story telling, puppet show Door prizes to be won Live music Second hand book sale Tasty mocktail drinks and coffee Sausage sizzle

Meet Chisholm’s friendly staff and find out what courses are on offer in 2010.

Call Chisholm Bass Coast on 5671 2300 or visit www.chisholm.edu.au

“Learning about computer multimedia is such a far cry from doing nursing when I was 18 and then raising my family. I would have never imagined it all was possible,” says Debbie.

Her family and friends are amazed at the way Debbie has carved out a niche for herself in the computer world. “A lot of it has to do with the fantastic learning environment at Chisholm, the way you are taught and the modern methods and facilities that let you easily absorb the curriculum,” she explained.

Debbie is in no hurry to re-enter the workplace just yet. “I am having too much fun learning at the moment.” So, now that she has her Diploma, Debbie has applied to go to university to further her studies. “Without my qualifications from Chisholm I wouldn’t have stood a chance.”

Chisholm Institute prides itself on being made up of caring staff – people who help people across all walks of life develop the skills they need for success. From cooks to care workers, artists to engineers, hairdressers to horticulturalists.

New government funding arrangements for higher qualifications – applying initially to Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses – are enabling the Institute to offer subsidised places to more eligible people.

To see a list of higher qualifications with ongoing enrolments at Chisholm see the Institute’s website at www.chisholm.edu.au – or phone 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 2447 4656).

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Keep it nice, C48 I WAS saddened by the aggressive and abusive tone of the letter headed “C48 Anger” in the Star of 6 October 2009.

Beach watch SOUTH Gippsland’s beaches are about as good as they get.

But the last few years have been playing havoc with the state of dunes and entrances to our beaches.

Wild winds and heavy storms have washed away sand and caused major damage to the coast.

Whether this is a freak occurrence or due to climate change is anyone’s guess.

But what we do know is that something needs to be done now before it becomes an extremely expensive exercise to remediate our beaches.

Our coastline is one of our most valuable assets, bringing in thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the sun and sand.

Bass Coast Shire seems to be leading the way, trialling sand bagging techniques to try to control the damage being done.

Protecting coastal areas is a notoriously difficult business.

Dealing with tides, waves and wind is never easy or predictable.

But if we do nothing now, we will surely regret it in years to come.

Our fine art

FRIDAY night’s opening of the Rotary Art Show put South Gippsland’s best and brightest on display.

Magnificent works of art from across the region were testament to the talent and dedication of our local painters, photographers, sketchers and sculptors.

It was wonderful to see Kerry Spokes take out the major prize. She was up against artists from around the state and deservedly was named best in show for her Torso with Patterns.

Six-year-old Jasper Dennison won an encouragement award for an atmospheric photograph of a local hillside.

His win should encourage every child and every parent to grab a camera, a paintbrush or a pencil and start looking at the world through an artist’s eye.

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Everyone is entitled to their view but I think those views should be expressed in a courteous way.

The fact is that local government employees and councillors must obey the laws of this State.

There is a lot of information available on the role and responsibilities of local government, much of it on the website of the Victorian Local Government Association.

Its Good Governance Guide states that local governments: “are established under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 of the Victorian Parliament”.

This Act states that: “The purpose of local government is to provide a system under which councils perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred by or under this Act and any other Act for the peace, order and good government of their municipal districts”.

It also details the powers of councils as: “(1) Subject to any limitations or restrictions imposed by or under this Act or any

Ignore C48 LOCAL people should ignore the C48 agitators. Despite paid advertisements and yards of newsprint given them in local papers, Messrs Richardson, Irwin and Hodgson represent no one but themselves.

They don’t want to know the constitutional facts relating to local government. They are ignorant of the history behind the minister’s intervention. Paul Richardson can’t even get the facts right regarding which councillors were present at a particular meeting.

The councillors they attack were elected less than a year ago, in spite of a determined and well - financed single- issue campaign against them. Councillors Davies, Deane, Fawcett and Jackson have impressive personal qualifications and well - respected records of community service.

The C48 attacks on their personal integrity are outrageous, wrong, and in the opinion of some, actionable.

According to the weird logic

other Act, a Council has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the achievement of its objectives and the performance of its functions.

(2) The generality of this section is not limited by the conferring of specific powers by or under this or any other Act”.

Local Government has the power to make local laws within the following framework in the Act: “(1) A Council may make local laws for or with respect to any act, matter or thing in respect of which the Council has a function or power under this or any other Act. (2) A local law must not be inconsistent with any Act or regulation.

(3) A local law is inoperative to the extent that it is inconsistent with any Act or regulation.

(4) If a planning scheme is in force in the municipal district of a Council, the Council must not make a local law which duplicates or is inconsistent with the planning scheme”.

So this is all very clear. Local government is an arm of the State government. If Councillors choose not to follow their legal obligations, they will have to wear the legal consequences.

of a C48 spokesman, five of the nine councillors are ‘divisive’ because they defended themselves against accusations by the selfappointed watchdog.

Actually there is one councillor with a long and demonstrated record of divisive behaviour.

Councillor Lewis has launched scathing attacks, both during council debates and in media statements, on councillors both past and present, who have spoken against and voted against his motions. Cr Lewis has used the ‘notice of rescission’ tactic in attempting to derail resolutions supported by a clear majority of seven to two in previous council votes.

These actions transgress the MAV’s Code of Conduct for councillors, a copy of which is included in the October 7 agenda.

Councillors who have had the strength of character not to buckle under the persistent attacks of a few, and who have voted after careful and conscientious consideration of the issues, have the support of a silent majority.

They also deserve public sup-

VOXPOP! VOX Do you prefer daylight savings?

Yes, because you can do more outside things when you get home from work.

Karen Dundas Leongatha

No, I’m an early riser, so it doesn’t help me. I like to go to bed when it’s dark.

Clive McNally Ocean Grove

Yes, when I get home from work I still have time to do things around the home or general leisure activities.

Paul Edwards Yarragon

Yes, there’s more daylight after work, so I can play with the kids and muck around.

Paul Van den Broeke Leongatha

Therefore, if anyone does not like the laws as they stand, they should (with courtesy) deal with the State politicians, not abuse employees or councillors who are following their legal obligations.

Meg Parkinson Fish Creek

port by those who value local democracy and want local government in South Gippsland to serve the whole community responsibly, fairly and well.

Wilma Western Leongatha

Road rage It seems pretty silly that with the millions being spent on our new, to be sealed Desal feeder roads, that a heavy haulage truck should roll over due to poor road construction techniques.

It is also astonishing that the rise prior to the junction of the Lower Powlett Rd and the Bass Highway has not been cut out. Seeing as there will be considerable traffic using this intersection to access the desal site, any traffic approaching from Melbourne may not have a reasonable amount of visual warning and stopping space to avoid any stationary traffic on the other side of the rise.

The intersection designers’ poor foresight not to construct a cutting through the rise in my opinion, is a death trap waiting to happen.

It should also be noted that predicted traffic congestion through Wonthaggi, including large over-sized vehicles from Morwell, will be competing with the huge influxes of tourists during the busy Boxing Day - Easter weekend period.

Why then were there no prior planning applications to connect the end of the Lower Powlett Rd with the Bass Highway on the Eastern side of Wonthaggi to create a bypass of the town centre?

Wonthaggi is regularly gridlocked over this period as seasonal town traffic and through traffic meets at the uncontrolled intersections around town.

Taking the through traffic around the town as well as the heavy vehicles on route to the desal site via a bypass road could help ease this gridlock.

The forecast population growth from desal workers and their families should also make a bypass of the town a major

priority.

This road could then be extended to the Cape Paterson Road, allowing the through traffic a quicker option around the town which would also take pressure off the soon to be busy West Area Rd and Graham St junction.

It seems a shame that Wonthaggi businesses will be given a wide berth similar to the way Island businesses are, due to a lack of free flowing road networks and poor car parking infrastructure.

Melbourne bound V/Line buses having to do a 15-30 minute scenic loop around half of the town just to pick up and drop off passengers in Wonthaggi is a similar example of a lack of forward planning.

Why the council can’t build a bus stop opposite the current bus stop to accommodate Melbourne bound buses is beyond any sensible person, especially seeing these buses will also be competing with gridlocked Wonthaggi streets.

David Norton Dalyston

Get it right Peter and Wilma Western have incorrectly asserted that the majority of South Gippsland Councillors from 2000 to 2006 refused to develop a detailed Rural Strategy.

Mayor Jim Fawcett has made similar incorrect claims.

In fact the Council completed and submitted a detailed two volume Rural Strategy, prepared as part of the C10 planning scheme amendment process in 2002 to 2004.

The evidence is there for all to see at ‘planning amendments on line’ at the State’s dpcd website.

The so-called ‘independent’ C10 panel (with members appointed by the Minister of Planning) dismissed this award winning document, prepared by another State Government Department, claiming it had major concerns with its internal consistency and strategic integrity.

Cr David Lewis

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 13

Have fun to help fight JAXON BEAL is the centre of attention at the moment – even at his mate’s birthday party.

THE Victorian Seniors Festival last week celebrated the contribution that Seniors have made, and are still making in our communities.

Society is much more focused these days on managing our own health and fitness and the key message of staying active and pursuing new interests in our senior years is being taken on board.

A significant proportion of our volunteers fit the criteria of ‘senior’ and are vital and engaged in the community, and most people say they have never been busier than since they’ve retired!

As part of the Festival, Council was pleased to host a successful Seniors Concert featuring well known singer Debra Byrnes at Stony Creek Racecourse last Friday, and provided free transport for eligible Seniors to and from the event.

But more importantly, we are committed to caring for our seniors and supporting them to live independently in their own homes.

Among the services we co-ordinate to help make this possible are the Meals on Wheels service, the community transport service that takes eligible seniors to medical appointments in the city or locally, home and personal care services, and a maintenance service to keep their homes functioning at an optimal level.

Officers conduct client assessments to assist the individual and their families to develop a care plan that is reflective of their needs and goals, and also organise respite care to give carers a break from their carer responsibilities.

Various initiatives are run, when we can fund, to address other issues that impact their lives. Earlier in the year we provided and installed energy saving light bulbs in client’s homes, a program that should see reduced

power bills for them and a lighter tread on the environment.

Later this month we will run mobility scooter information sessions in our four major towns to assist those considering buying or using a scooter to understand the benefits and risks and their road safety obligations.

On the subject of mobility, I’m pleased to see VicTrack has been expedient in installing scooter safe pedestrian access across the rail tracks in Roughead Street, Leongatha, following the closure of the pedestrian bridge.

Council should complete their pathway works in the next week, weather permitting.

An ageing population is also an infrastructure concern, with many retirees undertaking a sea or tree change and moving to the area, and it is important that we also attract and retain young families in the area to keep a healthy social and economic balance for our future prosperity and diversity.

I had the pleasure of attending the Bass Coast Mayoral Ball last week, which raises funds for the Bass Coast Community Foundation.

The Foundation was formed about seven years ago by some inspired community members, has its own charter and board of directors, and is independent of Council.

I mention it because it has been able to tap into funding sources in quite a significant way, and in the last year has garnered $100,000 from the State Government for specific projects.

While it started slowly, it is building momentum, and in times when community needs are increasing, it is another approach for developing our community ... food for thought for our area.

Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor

The energetic five-year-old has recently been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, an aggressive blood cell cancer that needs urgent and equally aggressive treatment.

But Jaxon, who has lost his hair during chemotherapy, is not facing his battle alone.

Not only is his family with him on every step along the medical road, it seems the entire Inverloch community is determined to help Jaxon out.

An event will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 10am to 1pm at The Glade in Inverloch (opposite the Inlet Hotel).

Face painting, jumping castles, train rides, lucky dips, a sausage sizzle, fresh popcorn, music and dancing, fire trucks and sports games are just a few of the many attractions on the day.

Organiser Kris Cousins said when other kindergarten parents heard about Jaxon’s illness they decided they needed to do something to help.

“We thought, ‘what can we do to help out the family?’ and I suggested a family fun day. We just went from there and it’s turned into this,” she said.

Kris said everyone is welcome to come along, whether they know Jaxon or not.

Come on down: Jaxon and mum, Sarah, want everyone to come to the family fun day on October 25.

Every dollar raised will go towards the high costs involved with undergoing cancer treatment.

“It’s a very, very giving community, we just need to spread the word and get as many families and kids down to support the day.

Gold coin entry and gold coin participation in events should keep the event within the budget of most families.

Jaxon’s mother Sarah McGreal said she was amazed at the community response to Jaxon’s illness.

“I’m very touched, it’s been very

heart warming,” she said.

“We need as much support as possible, it has been very hard.”

With tears welling in her eyes, Sarah said she was proud of the way Jaxon was dealing with the situation, which includes chemotherapy.

“Jaxon is doing very well, he is probably doing better than any of us, he’s the strong one,” she said.

“He knows what is going on, knows that if he doesn’t getter better things could go wrong, but he’s a little fighter and he’s getting there.”

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They’re off and racing RACE in to LC Excessorise in Leongatha where they’re showcasing the latest in hats, bags, fascinators, flowers and head pieces for the spring carnival.

Pit crew: There was plenty of support available for this Tarwin Lower Primary School entrant. Helping out were (from left) Ossy, Harley, Jared, Will, Ben, Jack, Leroy and principal Walter Birkenbeil.

Science of fun THE Science Olympics were held at Mesley Hall last Friday, with students from across the region pitting their skills and intelligence against one another.

A solar boat race was a highlight, with Tarwin Valley Primary School streeting the field to claim first prize.

Results were: Science Olympics: 1st - 557 points, Surfing Waves from Tarwin Valley Primary School (Tenille Leicester, Nicole Beattie, Erika Pocklington and Rebecca Mangiafico).

2nd - 506 points, G Force from Leongatha Primary School (Lachie Wright, Kane Andersen, Halen Duff).

3rd - 496 points, Chocolate Thunder from Leongatha Primary School, with 495 (Jarrod Appleyard and Jack Hemming).

Model solar boats: 1st - H2O Starfish from Tarwin Valley Primary School (Eloise Scholte, Eden Cook, Tyler Ralph and Layla Robinson).

2nd - Solar Eaters from Tarwin Lower Primary School (Will Nash, Jared Ronalds, Harley Krause, Ossie Brennan/Holt).

3rd - Water Cobras from Leongatha Primary School (Annie Winchester, Jess Clark and Abby Bolge).

Although H2O Starfish won two out of three races in the grand final, Solar Eaters had the fastest time.

Paul Wellington, president of the Victorian Model Solar Challenge event, has offered free entry to the winning team.

This means they can compete against teams from across Melbourne, and Victoria, at Scienceworks on Sunday October 18.

The H20 Starfish team is unable to attend the event, so Tarwin Lower’s team Solar Eaters will be representing South Gippsland at Scienceworks.

The boys are very excited.

Candle power: LPS students, Lizzie Kemper, Jess Evans, Shelly Baulch-Fincher and Lauren Baudinette were testing how much air is needed to blow out candles.

Sail away: Tarwin Valley Primary School’s Andrew Richardson and Mike Olden take their boat for a test float.

Ready to go: Tarwin Valley Primary School’s Taylah Darmanin, Ebony Pearson, Paige Eygenraam and Kayla Beaton do a last minute inspection.

Local Samoa tsunami relief THE recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami has decimated many Samoan villages, taken many lives and injured countless more.

The Helping Hands Across the Pacific team, a partnership with the Glengala Primary School, Rotary and Lions Clubs of Sunshine Melbourne are preparing a humanitar-

ian relief container to support the recovery program.

This community partnership have been providing school supplies and equipment to Samoan Schools in the south eastern corner of Samoa since 2005, a strong link that is reinforced by the Samoan community within the Sunshine area. Listeners to local ABC radio Melbourne will be aware of this program, as

several moving interviews have been broadcast with members of the Samoan community as they seek to gain assistance from the wider community.

Cash donations can be made at the New Beginnings Book Shop in Bair St Leongatha, or at the Tarwin Vet Group in Leongatha, Foster and Mirboo North until Friday October 16.

Add to that the fantastic range of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watches and you’re sure to look the best filly at the races.

Racing is hugely popular and, after last year’s trial of spring accessories, LC Excessorise has a much bigger range this spring.

“Bright colours are the go this season while we always carry the blacks which are always popular,” owner Lina Chizzonniti told the Star.

Customers are not only buying for the Spring Racing Carnival but for local 21sts and weddings which require fairly formal attire.

There are lots of events in spring and in the lead-up to Christmas which require dressing up, so call in and check out the new range.

Looking good: Kate Sperling models some of the latest spring accessory fashion at L C Excessorise in Leongatha.

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Pee Wee range always popular The Yamaha Pee Wee range of motorbikes remain one of the tried and true children’s bikes over several decades.

Leongatha Motorcycles Mowers and Chainsaws have a full range of bikes ready for the Christmas rush.

Buy now as there are spring cash back offers on almost the entire

range up until November 24.

There are two Pee Wee bikes, the PW50 and the PW80, with the TTR range starting with the TTR110. The Pee Wees both have two-stroke engines while one of the PW50s comes with one-speed and the other a threespeed engine.

Included in your purchase you will need to consider all the safety

gear including riding apparel, goggles, helmets, boots, gloves and armour.

Finance can be arranged through YMF loans.

For an inspection of the range, call in to Leongatha Motorcycles, Mowers and Chainsaws today at 5 Roughead Street, Leongatha.

Coffee time: Emma Smith is pictured with some of the dozen or more coffee machines now in stock at Kelvin Johns Retravision.

Love your coffee fix?

IF you crave a coffee fix and you’re not near a café, why not consider buying from a huge range of coffee makers on the market.

There are many varieties hitting the market, so do your homework on what suits you; grind your own or have a grinder built-in. Froth your own milk or have the machine do it for you.

But remember, it is not the machine that provides the best coffee; it is the beans you use and the freshness of those beans.

Test the beans in small doses and if you get one you like, buy a larger packet.

But ground coffee does have a “shelf life” so use it as soon as it’s ground.

If you need more information, call in and see Emma Smith at Kelvin Johns Retravision, who can explain all the features.

Many of the new models take up very little space on your bench as well.

Stocked up: Hayley Wilkinson with the latest in the Yamaha PW and TTR range.

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IGA passes the baton LOCAL shoppers can support Leongatha Little Athletics simply by handing over their check-out dockets.

Michael’s Supa-IGA in Leongatha is helping to support our young athletes by participating in an Australia-wide competition that generates much needed cash for local clubs.

The $75,000 competition is pretty simple.

Boxes are placed at participating IGA stores, with customers encouraged to drop in their shopping dockets.

Prizes, including the $3500 first prize, are awarded to the Little Athletics centre with the highest total value from collected dockets in their division.

Leongatha Little Athletics spokesman Terry Martin encouraged South Gippsland shoppers to get behind the scheme.

“Every dollar we can get for little aths is most welcome,” he said.

“Things tend to cost a lot of money these days and we always looking to improve the facilities and equipment for the kids.”

“IGA are great supporters of Little Athletics and this is just another example of how they are helping out.”

Michael’s Supa-IGA manager Alan Traynor said he was hoping the competition delivered a good result for local junior athletes.

“This is part of IGA’s ongoing commit ment to Little Athletics Australia-wide,” he said.

The docket box is located on the service counter at Michael’s Supa-IGA.

Helping hand: Chloe Hillam deposits her IGA docket, watched by Gemma (left) and Ruby Martin and IGA’s Terri Bacon.

Bridge plans EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS.

VITAL. VALUED. VICTORIANS.

THE Leongatha railway footbridge garnered a mention again at the South Gippsland Shire Council meeting in Mirboo North last week.

VicTrack is likely to demolish the first section when a removal contract and access to the Chinese restaurant is worked out.

The second section has white ants and is not repairable.

A replacement bridge would cost about $2 million. Instead a new path is being built around the railway area.

Cr David Lewis was critical of the two councillors living in Leongatha, Mayor Jim Fawcett and Cr Mimmie Jackson, during his comments on the bridge.

“I have received communication from residents of Leongatha asking if I can stop it from getting demolished,” he said.

“These communications are in extremely heartfelt terms.

“My feeling is this council should not accept the demolition of the railway bridge.”

Both Cr Fawcett and Cr Jackson responded to Cr Lewis’ comments.

“You don’t need to tell me about my community. I’m quite offended. I’m also aware of the realities of life, which some people struggle with,” Cr Fawcett said.

“I have been hearing from people in Leongatha about their concerns about the bridge,” Cr Jackson said.

Cr Jeanette Harding said the present detour was too hard for old people to use.

“They can’t get from the bus stop to the shops,” she said.

“There are people from Toora and Welshpool who did shop in Leongatha that now go to Yarram.

“Can we approach someone to have another bus stop in Leongatha?”

Cr Bob Newton said of the footbridge that it seemed extraordinary that history was being taken away bit by bit.

In a letter to the mayor, state public transport minister Lynne Kosky said the bridge was built to serve passengers using regular rail services.

“It is now in an unsafe condition and VicTrack plans to demolish it progressively,” she wrote.

“Any replacement bridge would need to be built to modern standards and would cost several million dollars, which would be difficult to justify given its current transport and community use.”

Ms Kosky was responding to a request from council to replace the footbridge.

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TIMBER plantations owned by Great Southern Plantations could be sold after the receivers and managers received strong interest in the group’s pulpwood timber schemes.

“There has been intense interest in Great Southern’s pulpwood timber schemes from a diverse range of local and overseas parties,” Tony McGrath of McGrathNicol said.

“We have been encouraged by the robust competition for these assets and are obviously pleased that this response will provide investors in these schemes with a range of options to consider in the near future.”

The expressions of interest received cover various options for the responsible entity roles of the pulpwood schemes and their assets.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 17

KNIGHT’S Toyota has the latest amazing Prius and Hilux SR5 on the floor of its Leongatha showroom.

Great ute of China GREAT Wall Motors is the first Chinese car manufacturer to debut in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Two twin-cab utilities, the V240 in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations and the SA220 in 4x2 only, are the first Great Wall models to be released onto the Australasian market.

Both vehicles offer unparalleled value for money to Australian and New Zealand buyers.

The V240 4x2 will sell in Australia for a class leading $23,990 on road with the 4x4 option costing a modest $3000 extra, while the SA220 will sell for a remarkable $19,990 on road.

Both vehicles offer buyers superior equipment levels, including electric windows, alloy wheels, leather trimmed seats and air conditioning, and a genuine opportunity to enter the new car market at the equivalent of a second-hand price.

Great Wall vehicles will be sold and supported initially in Australia by a nationwide network of over 45 dealers, and have a comprehensive three year/100,000km warranty.

The New Zealand range will be common to that sold in Australia, with six dealers at the launch.

Ateco Automotive, the Sydney and Auckland-based importer, has been negotiating to bring Great Wall to Australia for over three years.

According to the Ateco managing director, Mr Ric Hull, “Great Wall is one of China’s leading car makers and it has been consistently at the top of its domestic car market with its ute and SUV models.”

“This year China will make and sell more vehicles than any other country in the world. Every mainstream car and component manufacturer is represented there.

Access to technology is virtually unlimited. China’s car industry has come a long way in a very short time,” he said.

Analysts are predicting that the Chinese automotive market will this year exceed 10 million vehicle sales, replacing the USA as the largest market in the world.

This significant milestone has been achieved almost a decade ahead of expectations.

A discernible shift in the global automotive power bases is taking place, with every major automotive manufacturer actively trying to gain access or increase its influence in the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing automotive market. At the core of Great Wall lies its adherence to the management philosophy of “improving little by little every day”.

This is the third generation Prius, the hybrid car that just gets better and better.

“Every year there are huge advances in technology,” said dealer principal Bradley Westaway.

The good looking Prius is, said sales manager Ian Mackay, the most aerodynamic vehicle there is, with a drag coefficient of .25. That’s a further aid in an already remarkably fuel efficient car, which runs on 60 per cent electric power and 40 per cent petrol generation.

The battery, which sits under the rear passenger seat, is automatically recharged when you apply the brakes. It is designed to last for the life of the vehicle.

Yes, it’s a little more expensive than a standard Toyota but, with fuel consumption as low as 3.7 litres

per 100kms, the long-term savings are obvious.

Interior trims are made from recyclable material.

The Prius has three different driving modes, power, economy and environment; it’s your choice.

Ian said that for three of the past 12 months, the Hilux has been the highest selling vehicle on the Australian market, including all passenger vehicles.

It’s easy to see why.

The Hilux is a classy, rugged workhorse, doubling as a comfortable passenger vehicle that seats five.

The dual cab utility four wheel drive would be as much at home on a bush trail, in the paddock, outside the supermarket or driving to the opera.

The SR5 is the top of the range.

It has an economical three litre intercooled, direct injection turbo diesel motor, capable of travelling 100kms on 8.3 litres.

Green, green: Knight’s Toyota sales manager Ian Mackay, with the new Prius, which leads the world in hybrid technology.

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Secondhand quality cars SAVE money by purchasing a used vehicle from Colin Watson Motor’s Traralgon car yard.

They usually have about 60 cars available for you to choose from when you’re seeking a new set of wheels.

People from across Gippsland head to Colin Watson Motors to buy one of their used cars.

You can trust the quality of the cars when you are buying from a reputable dealership like Colin Watson Motors.

Vehicles are priced from about $7000 upwards.

A big range of makes and models are available including commercials, four-wheel-drives and vans.

Late model cars with low kilometres are also in high demand.

Colin Watson Motor’s used car manager Darryl Hitchins, said every used car sold has undergone a 109 point mechanical inspection to make sure they are roadworthy and safe.

“We have a high volume of sales, so there’s always something different,” he said.

“We only keep the best used cars.”

Most used cars sold at Colin Watson Motors, both Holdens and other makes, are given a three year/175,00kms certified warranty.

Traffic island BIG crowds and heavy traffic are expected this weekend, as visitors flock to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

The grand prix weekend traditionally sees accommodation fully booked, with local shops and restaurants overflowing and this year is promising to be no exception.

Bass Coast Council’s events co-ordinator Frank Angarane, said most people were aware of the traffic conditions and could plan their trips to avoid peak periods for GP traffic.

“This weekend is one of our busiest and our community has really embraced the grand prix,” explained Mr Angarane.

“We know visitors and riders love coming to Phillip Island and the welcome they receive from the locals is a very big part of the success of the event.

Find reverse first!

By Tony Giles IT would help if you could find reverse gear!

I was thrown the keys to test drive a new Nissan Navara last week at Edneys.

Unused to the turning circle of the RX 4 x 4 dual cab, I needed to reverse back to negotiate out of the car yard and dodge a couple of obstacles. Oops, I was going forward in sixth gear!

After I worked out that all you had to do was push the gear stick down then across, then changing into reverse was a breeze.

As for the turning circle: considering the length of the dual cab, it turns around pretty sharply.

Taking it out for a drive along the Wild Dog Valley Road, the Navara’s engine proved to me that you can tow anything with it: horse float, caravan or trailer.

The Nissan RX 4x4 dual cab has everything you need for a reliable workhorse too, and sales consultant Heather Walker said the vehicle was very popular with tradespeople as well.

I also envisage the vehicle as a great family holiday vehicle. Room for the kids in the rear seat and ample room in the back for your holiday stuff.

The Navara range offers the choice of engines: a powerful V6 petrol or a tough-as-nails 2.5 litre common rail intercooled turbo diesel.

The RX Dual Cab is very reasonably priced at $37,990 drive away (for ABN holders). It

No nonsense: the Nissan Navara RX 4 x 4 dual cab is a great vehicle at a nononsense price. has everything you want, like a 3000 kg towing capacity, driver and front passenger SRS airbags and anti-lock braking system. The music system features a single CD player, am/fm stereo radio and is MPS enabled.

The driver can also control the locking and unlocking of the vehicle from a handy switch just inside the door.

The RX also has electric windows and remote fuel release.

For those wanting a few more extras, there’s also the top of the line STX, while in November a new ST will be released which sits between the two models.

See Darryl McGannon, Heather Walker or Noel Laing at Edneys Nissan for a test drive.

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The big picture man KEITH Stevens owns and operates Wonthaggi’s Union Cinema. It’s more than a job to Keith and you get the impression he could probably be making more money elsewhere. A former international manager for film giant Village and a film maker who has worked on everything from Mad Max to the New Zealand tourism advertisements currently screening on television, Keith has seen the film industry from every angle. He is now following his dream of owning a picture house where he can show the types of films he would like to see.

first week. But a minimum season for a film like that is five weeks and they know damn well that in weeks three four and five, audiences will just drop away.

IT always has been a dream of mine. I’ve always wanted to run the movies I have always wanted to run.

Not to be told by great big companies what movies I should be showing.

A bugbear of mine is etiquette in a cinema. How should people behave when they are watching a film?

Don’t start me (laughs). People with mobile phones is the worst thing in the world. When I was working in Germany, this was back in 2001, they had to be left at the box office, they could not be taken in. They also had scanners in the auditorium that picked up mobile phone signals. They are very discerning about that. The other thing that really annoys me is people talking. But if you have a discerning film, they won’t talk. If they are in a film which is a popcorn film, they will talk because they are bored, but if you are in a film with depth, you will not talk. A film we are running at the moment, My Sisters’s Keeper, you can walk into the auditorium and not hear a pin drop. It’s an amazing feeling to walk in there and everyone is quiet and watching the film.

What sort of films do you like?

I like to run films that are off the wall. Films that have got depth to them and meaning to them. I always show the run-of-the-mill films during school holidays for the kids, but outside of the holidays it is all arthouse and films that don’t get a screening anywhere else. I love Australian films. Now that a lot of films are made on HD and we are equipped with the latest digital technology, we can run those films.

What’s grabbed your attention recently.

Well, we are running a film shortly called A Bunch of Amateurs, which is a funny little English comedy that won’t get a screening otherwise. We ran it here for the Bass Cost Fine Film

One film that bucked the trend was Mama Mia, which ran for 23 weeks in Wonthaggi last year. Word of mouth kept the audiences flocking in – with older cinema goers returning again and again.

What really keeps me going are the seniors in this town. I run these films for them and they love them, they really do. If they don’t like a film they will let you know. But others will come out and say they loved it.

Group and the result was absolutely fabulous, so I decided to try and run it for a week.

Some people want to be challenged and stimulated when they go to the cinema, some just want to switch off their minds for two hours. Where do you sit?

I sit on both sides of the fence there.

I like to run films that are popular, like Harry Potter and those sort of films, because they are good for business, but I also like the films where people stay in the auditorium after the film is finished and they sit there and discuss it. You know damn well that you have a winner, there. We actually have films where we have to ask people to leave the auditorium because we have another session coming up. I like films that can be mentally challenging to a lot of people.

The last film Talking Point saw at the Wonthaggi cinema was The Counterfeiters, the gut-wrenching tale of Jewish concentration camp prisoners offered the choice of forging US currency for the Nazis and potentially prolonging the war or being placed back with other prisoners and facing almost certain death. Keith reckons there are plenty of people who are willing to be shocked and disturbed by a film in preference to the “mind candy” of the latest Spiderman episode.

It is true life. Some people want to see something like that and some don’t. People ring up and ask for a brief outline of what the film is about. I’ll tell them if I think they would like it or tell them straight out that it is a piece of crap. The Counterfeiters is a perfect example of that. It is a challenging

story, it is a true story, but it is very depressing. You will walk out of there very depressed. I think you can have all the feel-good films, but you have to have films that go into reality. Your popcorn films are out of reality, they just don’t exist. These other films have happened in life – it is history. That’s what we actually do, we show history in a lot of the films that we run.

You’ve worked in the film industry, tell me why so many films are not challenging and, frankly, not very good.

It’s all about dollars. That’s the way they work. It’s how many bums we can get on seats for this particular film in one week. You take Harry Potter for instance, they will go out with 600 prints across Australia and they know damn well that they will get all the people who want to see it within the

Marine services vehicles too INVERLOCH Marine is not just the “go to” place for boating bits and pieces.

Support appreciated: Inverloch Marine service manager Shane Hemming presents Ian and Mary Monro with their prize tickets.

The established business also performs automotive repairs on all makes and models, and recently thanked customers for helping to support the workshop by offering a prize draw.

The winners, Ian and Mary Mon-

Donations still welcome THE Leongatha SES is still collecting money for the replacement of their lighting unit, which is about $40,000 in value.

“Some three month ago the Leongatha SES Unit decided to fix an embarrassing situation, as the members found that the existing lighting unit/trailer was woefully inadequate,” Leongatha SES unit controller Tony Lindhard said.

“Much too noisy, much too low light output, and it had become not very dependable. It is too old to repair, so, the decision was taken to purchase a new unit at a cost of $40,000.

“A campaign/appeal was started and so far has resulted in a little over $ 12,500. A special grant was applied for which would have giv-

en some two-thirds or $27,000 of the total, but that application was unsuccessful this time.”

This grant is called a CSESP and covers all SES, CFA, Surf Life Saving and Coast Guard applications.

“However, the money collected has been banked safely, and it is planned to apply for this grant again at the next round, possibly either just before or just after the change of year,” Mr Lindhard said.

“Therefore the members of the Leongatha SES Unit wish to express their gratitude to the community for the many generous donations received so far. Every cent has been accounted for, and the unit will continue to collect for this project until successful, never mind how long this will take.

“Some of the unit’s activities have included snag sizzles at the IGA stores in Leongatha and Korumburra and managing Road Safety banners and billboards for ROADSAFE, which have helped bring in finances which are all earmarked for this project.

“It is hoped that donations for this will continue so this new equipment can be purchased. As all donations to VICSES above $2 are tax exempt, a receipt will be issued on request.”

The SES members train every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Leongatha SES Station, 12 Watson Rd, Leongatha.

“Anyone interested in joining, or who would just like to visit, will be welcome,” Mr Lindhard said.

ro, won one night of accommodation at the Sofitel on Collins hotel in Melbourne, plus gold class tickets to the cinema at Crown Casino.

The Inverloch couple had their vehicle serviced at a discount price to enter the draw.

Service manager Shane Hemming said while the business specialises in servicing Land Rovers, all vehicles are catered for.

“Now is also a good time to get your boat ready for summer,” he said.

Inverloch Marine also offers an extensive range of waterski and wakeboard gear, kayaks, and Yamaha jetskis and outboards.

To find out more, visit Inverloch Marine on the corner of Ramsay Boulevard and The Esplanade, Inverloch, or phone 5674 1502.

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Broadbent for Lodge THERE was, perhaps flippant, speculation last week McMillan MP, Russell Broadbent could be a suitable candidate for the Liberal leadership.

Unfortunately for the federal member for the electorate that includes much of South Gippsland, it wasn’t because he’s seen as leadership talent.

Instead Mr Broadbent was touted as a ‘traffic cone’ or seat-warmer who would take the party to a defeat in 2010.

It comes as Malcolm Turnbull struggles as opposition leader.

The idea was aired by Crikey writer Guy Rundle on the internet magazine’s blog.

“What the Liberal Party need now is a traffic cone,” he said. “Someone with no leadership ambitions, who can keep the spot open until after the 2010 loss.”

Mr Rundle then went on to suggest the McMillan MP. “Russell Broadbent? David Hawker? Quite possible. They’re older, they have no real leadership ambitions,” he said.

“What do they get? A turn at the wheel, a name on the honours board, a bump in the super, and the gratitude of a grateful party for taking out the garbage.”

Fined for not voting PEOPLE who didn’t vote, and subsequently didn’t pay their fine, from last year’s South Gippsland Shire Council election will be pursued.

Councillors unanimously determined to refer the 435 who haven’t paid their fines to the Infringements Court at Wednesday’s council meeting in Mirboo North.

The Victorian Electoral Council issued 1603 apparent failure to vote notices in February.

Of these 536 were withdrawn and 1066 $57 fines were issued.

Then another 121 were withdrawn, with 511 paid, leaving 435 outstanding.

Cr Warren Raabe said council had already collected a fair swag of money from non-voters.

“If we were not to do it we would need to turn around and give money to people who’ve already paid,” he said.

Cr Raabe said he didn’t know if he agreed with the whole concept of compulsory voting, but it was here and council had it.

Cr Mimmie Jackson said council made the right decision to pursue those who have not complied with the requirements of the compulsory voting system and the three notices already served on them.

“Some people may have reasonable excuses and there may be access for all issues in the way the

compulsory voting system works,” she said.

“I hope that the high percentage of non-voters in South Gippsland does not equate to a high level of people who choose to disregard their responsibilities in a democracy.”

Surprisingly two Gippsland councils determined not to refer non-voters to the infringements court.

Four others could not say what they would be doing yet. The council report on compulsory voting enforcement said the Victorian Electoral Commission contract fee for the election was $124,180.10.

Of this $31,858 was recouped through penalty payments received.

Loch’s memorial men LOCH’S memorial to the many who left its bucolic hills for war, stands sentinel outside the town’s post office.

It was erected in 2001 to honour those who fought in World War II and Vietnam and now, the names of those who went to the Great War, have been added.

Frank Deane who runs the post office, took these photographs of the memorial after stonemason and sculptor Barry Wakley, who had great difficulty prising loose the obelisk so that the World War I names could be added, finally achieved the objective.

Congratulations: Barry Wakley (left) and Loch identity Bernard Dilger are pleased with the monument. Bernard was the driving force behind it.

Japlock almost gone

From pages past

Job’s done: sculptor and monumental mason Barry Wakley (left) and his colleagues Ray Harding and Robert Lewry with the completed monument outside the Loch Post Office.

Historical snippets from The Star

ONE of Mirboo North’s biggest eyesores could soon be demolished.

Camp Japlock on the Strzelecki Highway just out of town is a step closer to being sold, with councillors voting to continue the rate recovery sale process with a proviso the new owner clean up the site.

In July surveyors carried out brief visual inspections on the 14 buildings of the former holiday camp.

Many of the buildings had signs of asbestos and seven of them were deemed unsuitable for removal.

Negotiations for a private sale of the old holiday camp site were due to commence last month.

If a buyer can’t be found an auction could be held as soon as November.

The owner of the land will be given a notice to remove a bus and shipping container on the site.

If this is not done the items will be deemed to have been forfeited and council will sell them.

Camp derelict: the eye sore could soon be cleaned up.

Cr David Lewis said it was a very difficult situation.

“They don’t know how it will end up, because things can change,” he said.

If the owner pays the overdue rates the sale will be called off.

The surveyor’s report found the camp grounds to be in a poor state of repair.

“Insufficient access is provided around the site and buildings,” it said.

“Concrete paths are cracked and split, adding to potential safety problems.”

Council determined to

start procedures to sell the property on its in-committee meeting on May 6.

Council’s debt recovery specialists, A’Beckett Lawyers have arranged for an independent valuation of the site and are likely to appoint a real estate agent from within the shire to handle the sale.

An interested party approached council’s Social and Economic Development department looking at accommodation development around Mirboo North.

Camp Japlock was discussed as a potential opportunity.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Cath Davies and Pat Molden, John and Joy Gaze, and Mr and Mrs Hogan will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning October 19, 2009.

One year ago, October 14, 2008 Firefighters from South Gippsland were among the 100 CFA personnel to tackle a blaze in the Hazelwood open cut mine in the Latrobe Valley. Sixty-one local volunteers worked a total of 963 hours over seven days. **** Korumburra car racer Terry Wyhoon placed 17th in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar series at Bathurst, despite missing two practice sessions. Racing a BA Falcon, Terry believed his vehicle had plenty of potential.

Five years ago, October 12, 2004 Roy and Margaret Comrie renewed their wedding vows at the Immaculate Conception Church at Fish Creek, as part of their diamond wedding anniversary celebrations. More than 200 people travelled from all over Australia to mark the occasion. **** Leongatha woman Camilla Bullen has returned from three months volunteering in a village in Papua New Guinea. She was amazed by the sharing, caring attitude of New Guineans and learnt many traditional customs, including surviving on the land.

10 years ago, October 12, 1999 Four former South Gippslanders are now serving with the Australian Army in East Timor. Leongatha’s Matthew Taylor and Doug West joined Paul Cook of Dumbalk and Jason Jones of Meeniyan in the East Timorese capital Dili, as part of the Australian peacekeeping force. Paul Marke of Leongatha is in Townsville waiting to be called up. **** Federal Greens Senator Bob Brown has met opponents of the Basslink pylon route through South Gippsland. The Tasmanian said the electricity link between his state and Victoria was unnecessary, when he met South Gippsland Conservation Society president Aileen Vening.

30 years ago, October 16, 1979 Leongatha man Ron Jardine is still an avid licensed amateur radio operator, 50 years after first making contact with the world via the airwaves. He has since contacted people in 150 countries. There are 4000 operators in Victoria. **** More than 170 people took to the floor for the first roller skating event in Leongatha for many years. The pleasing response to the trial event could prompt more regular skating.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 23

Infighting hurts: Broadbent

By Matt Dunn MEMBER for McMillan Russell Broadbent, said Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was “grinding the Opposition into dust” in the wake of a Liberal backbench revolt and talk of a leadership spill.

But he would not say whether he was one of those backbenchers labelled “anonymous smart-arses” by Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull.

The embattled leader has signalled his intention to negotiate with the Government on the Emissions Trading Scheme, raising the ire of many within the party, including a phalanx of unidentified backbenchers.

Mr Broadbent did believe, however, that the leadership question was hurting his party. Joe Hockey has recently emerged as a possible successor to Mr Turnbull.

Mr Broadbent said the Prime

Minister was a “very ruthless, smart politician”.

“He’s playing the poll full bore and as you can see from the polls he’s doing very, very well. He wants to grind the Opposition into the dust and at the moment we’re helping him do it,” he said.

While Mr Broadbent admitted he was not sure about the his party’s strategy in tackling the ETS debate, he was still supportive of Mr Turnbull’s handling of the issue.

“I did have a publically stated position some months ago that I was concerned about the strategies we had in place to have those negotiations. But I am supportive of what the leadership has decided to do, because that’s their prerogative,” he said.

“My political view is not as they see it, but, at the same time, I’m part of the team and back what they’re trying to do. I believe this more about politics and not about policy and we are moving ahead at this time to perform

Russel Broadbent the task the Government should be performing.

“That task is, get it right. The food industry, as it affects dairy, is in dire straits on this. The dairy farmers themselves, rural communities,

and rural seats would be swept aside.

“That’s part of the voice of opposition that is there. People are seriously concerned for their communities, because most of the energy intensive industries with agriculture are in regional seats,” he said.

“City people think, oh well, our electricity’s gone up a bit and we’ve saved the planet. They’re very supportive of Rudd in that, but country people are saying, well that’s alright but you could destroy our whole economy in the process.

“Community concerns are always reflected in their members of Parliament. Members of Parliament are actually people who have come out of those communities.”

The implementation of ETS in its present form is expected to cost dairy farmers alone an extra $6000 a year in operational costs. Many in the industry believe this is a conservative estimate.

Above: SUMMER Price was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on September 19, to Carrie and Warren Price of Wonthaggi. Summer is a new sister for Cayden.

TRENT Derek Beggs was born at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital on September 19. He has been welcomed as the darling second son of Derek Beggs and Amy Price of Leongatha and is a brother for Ryan.

MAX Peter Boyle was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on September 16, to Sarah Packer and Mark Boyle of Dalyston.

NED Thomas Sheahan was born at Warragul Hospital on September 16. Ned is a son for Daniel Sheahan and Jo Thorp and a brother to Max. TAYA Beth Herbert was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on September 28, to Tracey and Dean Herbert of Kilcunda. Taya is a new sister to Archer.

regional communities, agriculture as a whole is really affected - the coal industry, which has a very bright future by the way.”

Mr Broadbent believes the wrangling over the ETS would serve as a double dissolution election trigger, but it would ultimately help resolve the issue.

“I think the Rudd Government will sort this out once they get their double dissolution trigger, they will immediately start to move on this.

We’ll have an election but it won’t be until after July next year,” he said.

“I can’t see the Rudd Government, who have virtually said, we will have this ETS, and when it doesn’t go through or it gets knocked back or there are concerns about it delivered by the Senate, they will say, well we can’t manage, we can’t govern like this, we’ll have to go to a double dissolution election.”

He did not believe the arguments of those politicians representing regional

Right: MATILDA Ruby Gallagher was born on September 29 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital.

She is a gorgeous little girl for Rob and Amy of Korumburra and a little sister for Lukas.

JHAI Jonathon Townley-Hulls was born on September 24 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the first child for Anthony and Chloe of Korumburra.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 25

To the rescue THE SCM (State Coal Mine) Rescue Station in Wonthaggi, is fast gaining a reputation for innovative and exciting festivals and workshops.

Recent labyrinth and pit pony festivals and workshops will be followed later this month by three craft workshops, running concurrently on the one day.

These will be facilitated by professional artists well known to the local art and craft scene.

They are Leesa MacDonald whose ex-

pertise is in garden sculpture and plaster casting, Patrice Mahoney who weaves with grasses and contemporary material and Meg Viney, a handmade felt artist.

All three mediums will have the theme of the labyrinth worked into a final art piece and a walkable labyrinth will also be created.

The workshops will be on Saturday October 24, between 10am and 4pm. Cost is $20 and bookings are essential. Ring Wendy Crellin on 5672 1949 or Sandra Mounsey, 0419 132 860.

Craft facilitators: from left, Patrice Mahoney, Meg Viney and Leesa MacDonald, who will run concurrent workshops at the SCM Rescue Station later this month.

History money COMMUNITY groups across Gippsland are being encouraged to apply for up to $12,000 in grants on offer as part of the $350,000 Local History Grants Program.

Member for Gippsland South and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan, said grants were available to not-for-profit community organisations to support the cost of projects which preserve, record or publish Victorian local history.

Preference will be given to applications which demonstrate the sharing of local history information across multiple communities, describe the ongoing community benefits of the project, and demonstrate efficient use of funds and strongly align budget costs to community benefit.

“Successful projects have included the preparation and printing of history books, recording of oral histories, preparation and display of travelling exhibitions, ” Mr Ryan said.

Applications close on November 30, 2009, with guidelines and application forms available online at www.prov.vic.gov.au/lhgp or by contacting Mr Ryan’s office at 54B Cunninghame Street Sale on 5144 1987.

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Making poverty history

By Matt Dunn JOHANNA Haasjes has been described by the people who know her best as “an angel”.

When it’s suggested we should ‘photoshop’ some wings on her she is mortified. Johanna is not for individualism.

Breaking poverty is a group effort and she says she is a small cog in a big machine.

As the head honcho of the Leongatha Make Poverty History Action Group, she takes charge on an issue that is close to her heart.

She believes that in a world of plenty no one should starve, no one should be denied clean drinking water, education and the right to a decent future.

Friend and fellow campaigner Sue Toohill said Johanna was “awesome, she’s fantastic”.

“I think she’s done a great job in our

community, increasing awareness about Make Poverty History,” she said.

Few would deny the statement. Noone is more committed to the cause than Johanna.

This week she will again be raising money, this time during Anti-Poverty week, which runs from October 11 to 18.

Johanna and her fellow campaigners will be set up outside Leongatha’s IGA supermarket.

“Make Poverty History is a coalition of all aid organisations. I’m involved with the Micah Challenge,” Johanna explained.

“The Micah Challenge isn’t so much about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and making a difference. They teach the people there how to approach politicians.”

Getting in the ears of politicians is of paramount importance, Johanna said.

“Often in pictures of poverty Africa is portrayed, but our focus really needs to be

on South East Asia. There are needs there, but the numbers are much lower than in South East Asia, which is right on our doorstep,” she said.

“You have to keep the pressure up and get the aid that is needed.”

She made the point that quite often countries will donate to the other countries things that they cannot use.

“It isn’t always about the money, but how it’s spent,” she said.

Despite the dire nature of things, Johanna is buoyed by the attitude of people toward the problem – and that includes politicians.

“I’m just so thrilled that people are listening,” she said.

The Leongatha events will include a promotion tomorrow from 10am to 5pm, a pledge for people to sign on Friday from 8am to 8pm, a sausage sizzle on Saturday from 9am to 1pm and Micah events on Sunday.

Johanna Haasjes: the indefatigable Leongatha campaigner is keen to make poverty a thing of the past.

Having fun with maths

Counting penguins: students enjoyed the sights of Phillip Island as well as the maths camp.

DURING August 13, Year 11 students from Mary Mackillop, Newhaven, South Gippsland and Korumburra Secondary Colleges took part in the first Environmental Research and Analysis Mathematics Camp run at Phillip Island Nature Park (PINP) in conjunction with South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning & Employment Network, Monash University Gippsland, and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

The camp offered an opportunity for a number of high level students in the area of mathematics to get together and work with research scientists from PINP. The camp was an appealing maths opportunity for students in Year 11 to encourage the selection of specialist maths in Year 12 prior to course selection of their Year 12 subjects.

Students worked with mentors from Monash University and PINP to develop projects, working from data collected from seal and penguin research.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8192

Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Prepare for an almost completely adventurous and carefree week.

Relationships improve because you are more relaxed - and job tensions ease. One warning, prepare to deal firmly with guests who overstay their welcome.

TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

This is a great week for acting on first impressions, especially in your career environment. Watch out for emotional fireworks on the weekend and don’t lose your sense of humour. The weekend could find you lucky in love.

GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

You may find it difficult to maintain your high standards, but you can get through the week making compromises. Teamwork and team travel are both accented on the weekend.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22

A movie script could be fashioned from this week’s activities and it would be a slapstick comedy. A lover’s quarrel and patch up, wrong turns and misunderstandings are among probable events.

LEO - July 23 - August 22

Hasty decisions are to be avoided. Encourage events to take a natural course. Differences of opinions with your partner could create stress, but only if you insist on reminding each about ancient history.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

Someone you placed on a pedestal may prove, to your relief, that he/she is only human. This could be a busy week in your personal and career areas, but with little help from friends you will cope beautifully.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

A key career or academic decision could be made with confidence by the weekend, thanks to the interest taken by an older friend of relative.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Instructions can be misinterpreted all week - ones you issue Thursday - Friday and ones you receive on the weekend. Important goals come into view and you feel ready to combat recent insecurities.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Attitude is the present keyword. A casual approach to finance could meet with something less than enthusiasm. Study each situation before deciding on tactics.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

This is an outstanding week for bargain hunting, working out philosophical questions and entering sports contests - but not so favourable for selling, inventing, or patching up the quarrels of others.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

You are in the limelight again and you are enjoying it more and more.

Unexpected bills could mean that extravagant plans will have to be simplified. Surprise invitations may complicate your calendar.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

Old business ventures could bring extra cash now and a casual friendship could blossom into something more important. This is a good week for making lifestyle changes.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

If you appear stubborn, it’s because you need time to work your way into an idea. Not one to sulk, you are well known for your ability to forgive and forget. Money-making opportunities could open up.

ANGLICAN: Tuesday, October 13: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship.

Wednesday, October 14: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, October 16: 7.30pm St David’s, Meeniyan HC. Sunday, October 18: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion.

CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984.

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.

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.

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 WOMEN’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, October 18, 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.

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ACROSS Cipher (4) Cheese (9) Animal (4) Spoken (4) Rational (4) Fruit (4) Domestic appliance (4-6) Capital city (10) Delight (4) Gloat (4) Enthralled (4) Complimentary (4) Odd (9) Coin (4)

DOWN 1. Ship of the desert (5) 2. Cloth (5) 3. Sea creature (6) 4. Shout (6) 5. Bird (4) 6. Drink (9) 12. Wrong (9) 13. Fringe (4) 15. Chant (4) 17. Robust (6) 18. Treat (6) 20. Big (5) 21. Occurrence (5) 23. Stimulate (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8192 ACROSS 1. Why he has two black eyes! (4). 7, Get stale, though clear, water (9). 8. Required and appropriated (4). 9. He’s a fool to taunt one (4). 10. Nothing but a bird (4). 11.

Quiet, border on the staid (4). 14. And yet if we were, it would be a dull world (3,3,4). 16. Dropped and a number shot out: a small number (4,6). 19. Disposed of a second antique (4). 22. Proceed to arrest (4). 24. Fill the confounded gap in? (4). 25. A girl to steer clear of (4). 26.

Having set off, it’s along the route (2,4,2). 27. Don’t follow the clue (4).

DOWN 1. What you’re wearing when you respond to the call?

(3-2). 2. She is, I complain, backward (5). 3. Said I, for instance, will make a promise (6). 4. The poor chap threw off the cold caught (6). 5. The fellow with the Russian name (4). 6. Bit by bit - or course by course? (9). 12. Being so mutinous it’s disgusting? (9). 13. Bring the vehicle back from market (4). 15. Puts in groups (4). 17. Let out the boy kept in: the senior (6). 18. Standing up name the fellow: a foreigner (6). 20. She’s made a comeback after a bad round (5). 21. The same man returned and was given medical treatment (5). 23. A fortune dug up in the garden (4).

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 27

Read about this historically significant Leongatha property on page 30, offered by Prom Country First National Real Estate.

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Seaside dairying T

EN kilometres from the historic service town of Yarram there is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in dairying or raising beef cattle to also enjoy an enviable lifestyle by the sea, which is just a hop, skip and jump away from this property at Tarraville.

Recreational opportunities in the area include fishing, boating and swimming, as well as bushwalking in the nearby Tarra Bulga National Park.

The farm (of 126.66 ha or 313 acres) is in seven titles, divided in to 33 main paddocks and is of a level to gently undulating contour, with chocolate brown loam to black mulching soils.

There is a fixed irrigation setup with bore and 240 megalitre licence, plus a further 140 ML river licence, making this property drought proof through the summer months.

Until recently, the farm was run as a dairy operation, but as the vendors wish to retire, it is now a beef cattle enterprise. However, the infrastructure is still in place to revert to dairying if desired.

There is a 17 a/side swingover herringbone dairy with auto feed system, plus a recent Packo farm vat.

For a keen couple wishing to go straight into dairy farming, this

property would be capable of milking 220 to 250 cows immediately.

The comfortable 1960s home of 18-20 squares has three bedrooms, separate lounge and dining room, combustion heating, garaging and workshop, as well as a covered outdoor area.

This combination of seaside location and productive farm is hard to come by, especially at the very reasonable asking price of $3800 per acre.

Let there be light T

HIS distinctive split-level Leongatha home has an abundance of natural light.

At a glance Location: Old Sale Road, Tarraville.

Price: $1,189,400.

Agent: Cross Tasman Realty.

Contact: Gary Walker 0400 106 801.

Roof highlight windows brighten up the living/lounge area and also the master bedroom.

But when you want to block the sun, there are blinds on the outside of the windows and vertical blinds on the inside.

Cathedral ceilings, two staircases, dado walls and slate floorings add character.

The different levels create plenty of enclosed, built-in storage space. There are three bedrooms, with an en suite in the master, while the timber kitchen has an electric wall oven and hotplates, and dishwasher.

Keep warm in winter with an open fire in the formal lounge.

A reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan will help you cool down in summer.

Off the lounge is a door leading outside onto a paved fernery area.

A huge, undercover decking stretches across the rear of the house and is suitable for entertaining/relaxing.

It overlooks the back of the block with its landscaped gardens, ferneries and garden shed.

There’s still room for a vegie patch though.

A lock-up garage and workshop complete the outside areas. In a popular area, close to the schools, the home would likely appeal to first home buyers seeking a maintenance free housing start.

This home was built by a reputable local builder and has only had two owners since then.

At a glance Location: 17 Callaway Crescent, Leongatha.

Price: $265,000.

Sole agent: SEJ, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 4033, Lyle Miller 0408 515 665 or Barry Redmond 0418 515 666.

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Tanalina Estate C

OME and build your dream home on generous, well priced, well drained blocks priced from $95,000.

They are part of the Tanalina Estate in Leongatha.

Stage one, two and three are available now.

This is a unique development that is within walking distance to the main street, kindergarten and daycare facilities.

Lot 8: 966m2 $108,000.

Lot 10: 883m2 $95,000.

Veronica Court: Lot 11: not for sale.

Lot 17: 992m2 $110,000.

Lot 18: $120,000.

Lot 19: $130,000.

Lot 20: $150,000.

Lot 21: $140,000.

Lot 22: $130,000.

Lot 26-28: $110,000 each.

1280m2 2146m2 2124m2 1530m2 1461m2 904m2

Spacious, well maintained home

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OCATED in popular Blackmore Avenue Leongatha, this home has served its purpose for the current family and it’s time for them to move on.

At a glance Location: Tanalina Estate, Leongatha.

Price: from $95,000.

Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 5800.

It is a short walk to primary and secondary schools, medical centre and the main street of Leongatha.

The beautifully maintained home is spacious and open and comprises three generously sized bedrooms (plus a study) with built-in robes; the master with an en suite.

The modern kitchen boasts fantastic storage, electric oven, gas cook top, dishwasher and island bench.

Leading off from the kitchen is the dining area.

The upstairs living room has large floor to ceiling windows that let in plenty of light, and direct access to the balcony, which overlooks the swimming pool.

There is ample heating throughout the home, with a wood fire place and ducted gas heating as well as two reverse cycle split systems for heating and cooling.

Downstairs is a second rumpus room and laundry.

Outside the home is the ultimate area for the entertainer.

Access the pool area from the second living room, which has a Balinese-style hut with space for outside table and chairs overlooking the in-ground swimming pool, and built-in barbecue, surrounded by lovely established gardens.

At a glance Location: 29 Blackmore Avenue, Leongatha.

Price: $320,000 - offers invited.

Agent: Elders, Leongatha.

Contact: Zel Svenson 0438 636 290.

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Rare architecture on show A

CCORDING to a South Gippsland Shire Heritage Study, 26 Ogilvy Street Leongatha is of local historic and aesthetic significance, both for its rare architecture, and its associations with local businessman U.V. Knight.

Designed and built by J. L. Rowden in 1936, and since stylishly updated while remaining true to its origins, the shire study states that the property is “a superior and rare example of an InterWar Mediterranean Villa of substantial proportions, which is distinguished by its arched verandah detail and original fence with wrought iron panels and rendered piers.”

Gracefully sweeping arches and pillars support deep, wide verandahs, introducing stunning leadlight windows that are “three part double hung”, and set into a reassuring double brick rendered façade.

Coffered ceiling panels, 12” deep window sills, 11’ ceilings, hardwood floors and original timber accents form the backdrop for comfortable, elegant interior décor.

Faithful improvements include opulent window furnishings, tessellated tiling and reproduction bathroom fittings, while modern conveniences such as ducted heating and an alarm system enhance the living experience.

Interior living areas comprise a wide central hallway, a magnificent formal dining room and adjoining living room complete with open fire.

The original servery to the kitchen remains, where warm tones of natural timbers blend well with stainless steel appliances.

There are three big, beautiful bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own adjoining bathroom and walk-in robe.

A paved outdoor area provides for “al fresco” dining, plus the option to utilise an expansive, adjoining room that could be rumpus, snooker room or office - or simply a casual “summer house” to be enjoyed all year.

Set on a substantial residential allotment, the rear garden is set behind a private, rendered brick fence, and features a mature Norfolk Island Pine, double carport, garden shed and flowing lawns.

Perfectly positioned amidst the Leongatha school zone, 26 Ogilvy Street is just 600m from the shopping precinct.

This significant and beautiful property is offered for private sale by Prom Country First National Real Estate.

Inspections may be arranged by contacting Allen Bartlett on 5664 0224 or 0417 274 624, or at advertised open times.

At a glance Location: 26 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha.

To suit buyers: $475,000 - $525,000.

Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan.

Contact: Allen Bartlett 5664 0224 or 0417 274 624.

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S solid 1950s aussie classic LEONGATHA Built to last, this 4 bedroom home is within walking distance to the shops. Features include high ceilings and stunning art deco finishes. Separate lounge, updated kitchen with dishwasher and pantry, meals room, sunroom, carport plus shed, plus separate workshop with 3-Phase power, water tank, & established gardens.

Address 34 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha To Suit Buyers $250,000 - $275,000

grant us our 1st home heaven MEENIYAN This redecorated and updated home might be just the one to plant-your-grant in, if you’re lucky enough to be a First Home Buyer. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, new carpets, renovated bathroom with dual vanities, fitted laundry, s/s ac plus big 6x11m garage/shed, gorgeous rear gardens, town & tank water!

Address 12 Meikle Street, Meeniyan To Suit Buyers $180,000 - $195,000

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16 acre private retreat DOLLAR Perhaps an artist’s Eden, or just for those seeking peace and tranquility where close neighbours do not exist. Tucked away from the quiet road, the 2BR cottage is cosy and comfortable, and the views across the valley to the hills beyond are always breathtaking.

A blend of cleared land and native flora and fauna.

Address 964 Foster Nth - Mirboo Sth Rd, Dollar To Suit Buyers $220,000 - $240,000

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ct a r t n c 13 acres, permit, house plans!

NERRENA You will need to build within the guidelines of the planning permit quickly, so this is priced to sell now!

Plans for 190sqm home, and fenced to suit horses, with loose box and tack room, troughs to paddocks, dam, and areas of fenced native vegetation and plantings, plus power to the boundary. Dream no more!

Address Meeniyan-Nerrena Road, Nerrena To Suit Buyers $190,000 - $210,000

‘bank’ on its charm MIRBOO NORTH A unique opportunity to purchase this historical building, live in it and if desired, operate a business too. 6 large rooms plus a country kitchen, bathroom and laundry, strong room, covered outdoor area.

Prominent street presence and rear laneway access.

Outstanding value, on 763 sqm approx.

Address 60 Ridgway, Mirboo North To Suit Buyers $310,000 - $340,000

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pretty as a picture MEENIYAN Within easy walking distance of Meeniyan’s shops, and next to a soon-to-be-reopened-café, is this attractive private parkland with frontage onto a treed, winding creek. Ready for your dream home, the garden is already established, and once your home is built, there will be nothing to do outside except enjoy!

Address Lot 1, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Asking price $85,000

the ‘WOW’ factor - just bring the butler LEONGATHA Why bother building? 3 amazing living spaces include a theatre room, massive informal lounge and a rumpus which opens directly onto the purpose built al fresco dining area. The stunning kitchen has SS appliances and an adjoining “Butler’s Pantry” featuring 2nd sink and 2nd dishwasher. The master bedroom suite is stunning too, with a doorless shower, and separate loo. Room for generous dining and big furniture for lounging! Don’t pass this buy!

Address 5 Eleanor Court, Leongatha To Suit Buyers $380,000 - $415,000

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modern country charm on 4ac in town!

FISH CREEK Rarer than hen’s teeth, this extended and renovated country residence on more than 4 acres is just 100m into the village of Fish Creek.

Spreading over some 24sqs, the 4 bedroom + study home has an extensive open plan living area and features timber floors, 3m ceilings, new double hung windows, gas log fire, stainless steel appliances and town & tank water. Sweeping decked verandas look eastwardly over the land with its own wetland environment, part creek frontage and direct access to the Great Southern Rail Trail. Amazing!

Open to inspect Saturday 11-11.30am Address 40 Falls Road, Fish Creek To Suit Buyers $430,000 - $460,000

manicured & maintained i t i d MEENIYAN Scale down from the farm or step up first up to this sweet little house on a half acre garden allotment that has a shed and plenty of garden space to spare!

Comprising 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen, meals, and separate lounge. Features incl. rain water tank, carport plus double garage, split system.

Address 1 Geale Street, Meeniyan To Suit Buyers $240,000 - $265,000

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rare architectural icon: c1936 Mediterranean Villa LEONGATHA Of historcial and aesthetic significance, and providing an elegant and comfortable executive lifestyle, this beautiful property in central Leongatha will be a triumphant purchase for the successful buyer. Spacious and gracious living rooms, 2 bathrooms, large “indoor/outdoor” rumpus or all-purpose room, 3 big bedrooms, country timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances and double carport through private side access gates. Beautiful architectural features include coffered 11’ ceilings, three part double hung windows, original timbers, hardwood floors, rendered double brick construction with terra cotta tiled roof, extensive use of leadlight. Other comforts: ducted heating, open fire place, alarm, tesselated tiling, luxurious carpets to bedrooms & formal living rooms. Secure this prize.

Open to inspect Saturday, 1.00-1.30pm, Sunday 1.00 -1.30pm Address 26 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha To Suit Buyers $475,000 - $525,000

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allen bartlett 0417 274 624

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Majestic in Mirboo North L

IVE in the heart of the Strzelecki Ranges when you purchase this magnificent Mirboo North home.

It has been carefully restored to its former glory, which was recognised when it won the HIA best restored residence in Gippsland several years ago.

“Armagh” was built in 1895 and relocated to its present location in 1999.

Surrounded by bushland, landscaped gardens, and featuring a circular driveway, the property makes a lasting impression.

It offers about 35 squares of luxury living, plus an extensive verandah.

There are four beautifully appointed bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an en suite.

Entrance is via a large hallway with soaring 11 foot ceilings, which continue throughout the home.

From the hallway access a drawing/dining room, bedroom with walk-in robes and period bathroom with claw foot bathtub.

The spacious entertainer’s kitchen is full of natural light.

It has two under-bench ovens (gas and electric), abundant storage space, marble benchtop, dishwasher and ample room for meals/living.

Via another hallway there are a further three bedrooms, one with en suite and a third bathroom

with spa bath.

“Armagh” has many features including tongue and groove wall panelling, pressed metal, ducted vacuum, split system heating/cooling and attic roof space with lighting/power.

Beautiful French doors lead from the dining/lounge area to the kitchen and three of the bedrooms have French doors to the verandah.

Restored open fire places are another stunning feature of this home.

The property has a total land area of 6109 metres square.

It is also within easy reach of pristine Wilsons Promontory and the popular beaches of South Gippsland, and would be ideal as a Bed and Breakfast.

At a glance Location: 9 and 11 Balook Street, Mirboo North.

Price: $560,000.

Agent: Rodwells, Leongatha.

Contact: Kristin Richardson 0427 092 983.

Unbeatable views T

HIS home enjoys the best panoramic water views Venus Bay has

to offer.

The property is perched high above Anderson Inlet and is accessed via Landscape

At a glance Location: 79 Lees Rd, Venus Bay. Price: $359,000.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: 5663 7111.

Drive at the rear of the property.

The views cannot be built out.

Large open plan living with two large bedrooms and space to add another two are features of this home.

A huge north facing sun room also has spectacular views.

Two bathrooms, an internal staircase allowing access to both levels, two garages and reverse cycle air conditioning comlete the home.

Additional extras such as a bore and a private contemplative garden complete the picture.

If you enjoy privacy and water views then this is the home for you.

The buyer has the option on the second block at a competitive price.

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Iconic beach location O

NLY 100 metres from the beach is this idyllic property in Inverloch.

Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch will auction 3 Grandview Grove, Inverloch on Sunday, November 15.

This rare gem is set on 530 square metres of land.

It is a gorgeous east-west running block with a perfectly presented three bedroom beach pad.

Each of the three bedrooms has built-in robes.

Features include open plan kitchen, living and dining, timber floors throughout complemented by a spacious bathroom and laundry.

At a glance Location: 3 Grandview Grove, Inverloch.

Auction: Sunday, November 15 on site at 12 noon.

Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch.

Contact: 5674 1111.

If you are looking for an investment property or holiday home then look no further.

This idylic beach pad is open for inspection every Sunday from 12 noon.

Terms are 10 per cent deposit balance 30 days.

If Rolls Royce built homes R

EFINEMENT and grandeur grace the classical modern spaces of this elegant home.

Located in a quiet Leongatha area with rural views, this home would suit a growing family or the entertainer.

With about 43 squares under roof, this magnificent home must be seen to be appreciated.

Entry to the home is via an impressive double front door with curving inserts straight into the foyer, with a design inlaid within the tiled floor, carpeted staircase, and a recessed mirror in the opposite wall creating an illusion of size.

A study, as well as four bedrooms with ceiling fans and built-in robes, take care of the sleeping arrangements.

The master features a walk through robe with mirrored sliding doors on each side to a full en suite complete

with a corner spa bath, shower, and double vanity.

Entertaining is a breeze, with four separate living areas boasting ornate plaster work, and high ceilings, a sunken lounge, and three reverse cycle air conditioners, plus a gas hydronic heating system.

The massive kitchen includes a bulkhead with downlights, tiled flooring, wall oven and electric hotplates, and is finished in a gleaming white laminate with a light mint green benchtop.

Car needs are taken care of with a double garage under roof line, a separate triple lock-up shed with a high clearance bay and outside entertaining area. All this on about three quarters of an acre.

Every once in a while a property with quality, elegance and style becomes available. Inspection is a must - and strictly by appointment.

At a glance Location: 25a Brown Street, Leongatha.

Price: $515,000.

Sole agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha.

Contact: 5662 0922.

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Into the woods at Foster Review by Avril van Wamel

ONCE again FAMDA set itself a difficult task with the staging of its latest production, Stephen Sondheim’s, unusual and unfamiliar (to me) musical, Into the Woods.

From the moment of entering the auditorium, with the interesting seating arrangements, sound effects and the set extended the length of the hall, the audience knew that this was going to be a very imaginative night of theatre entertainment.

The narrator (Charles Gruen) tells the story as the familiar fairytale characters come to life in front of an amazing and colourful set straight from a child’s bedtime story book.

Husband and wife team Gavin van Eede and Sindy Virtue are to be congratulated on their first attempt into set design as it sets the mood for the show perfectly.

Director, John Laurie, must be extremely happy with the performances of the amazing young talented performers who have some of the starring roles in this production.

They were all given opportunities to test their theatre skills and came out shining.

Josh Gardiner, fresh from his appearance in Melbourne in Barnum, is Jack and definitely shows big promise of a future in theatre, with good stage presence, diction and excellent singing.

Katelyn Ardley and Tamika Ball as Red Riding Hood and Cinderella respectively, made the most of their roles, sang beautifully and were a delight to watch, giving great performances.

Nicole Cooper, as the witch, gives a very strong performance and Bindi Dunstan must be complimented on her charming impersonation of Rapunzel, with possibly the loudest scream in South Gippsland or maybe even Victoria.

One of the highlights of the show is when Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf, played

by Tim Gesell.

His performance of Hello Little Girl is funny and entertaining, with the make-up and the costume certainly adding to the enjoyment.

Tim also plays Cinderella’s Prince and has some great singing duets throughout the show with both Rapunzel’s Prince (Antony Norden)

Arrived by outrigger canoe Great cast: (from left) Dianne Paragreen (Cinderella’s Stepmother), Barbara Colbran (Red Riding Hood’s Granny), Lee-Anne Mitchell (Florinda), Tamika Ball (Cinderella) and Tim Gesell (Cinderella’s Prince).

INVERLOCH couple George Misson and Janet Kolotelo, arrived at their wedding last week in Waikiki Hawaii by outrigger canoe.

Stutchbery, adds to the all round enjoyment of a great night’s entertainment.

Musical director, Pamela Coad leads an accomplished group of talented musicians throughout the show and the amazing costumes designed by Anda Banikos certainly complement this ambitious local production.

First night nerves were probably responsible for some difficulties in voice projection, making the story line a little difficult to follow in some places, but no doubt, these challenges will be overcome.

How lucky we are in this area to have such a great night of local quality entertainment by local talented people available for the community over the next couple of weeks. The show continues over the next two weekends, finishing on October 17.

Guests were asked to assemble on the beach for the surprise arrival of the bride and groom.

Janet and George were married at the Waikiki Outrigger Canoe Club overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset.

The mix of Celtic, Hawaiian and Christian service was carried out by Mark Yasuhara, a Hawaiian priest and his wife Diane. Mark and Diane are renowned Hawaiian operatic singers and sung two Hawaiian wedding songs during the service.

Forty-five guests came from France, England, Canada, California, Hawaii and all over Australia to help Janet and George celebrate their special day.

Janet and George are now back home and getting ready for a very busy season of Surf Life Saving.

And first up, they are flying to Sydney this week for their honeymoon to officiate at the 2010 World Masters Championships in the Life Saving competitions.

and the Baker’s Wife (Fiona Watts).

The main story revolves around the Baker (Andrew Oldroyd) and his wife and their desire to have a child.

As the plot evolves, it becomes much darker and does not have the usual happy ending. But there is a moral to the story, asking what are the consequences to selfish actions? Fiona and Andrew’s performances are inspiring and very thought-provoking, as well as very entertaining.

Mention must be made of Louise Dower as Milky White, the cow, who does not say a word throughout the show but yet manages to skilfully portray all of the essential emotions needed in the story line as it unfolds.

The strong supporting cast, headed by South Gippsland stalwarts, Kerrie Giles, LeeAnne Mitchell, Dianne Paragreen and Hilary

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“I never thought a fire could be that intense, that huge.”

- Ian & Annie, Jindivick

No matter where you live, you need to be FireReady.

Ongoing drought and climate change mean we now face a new kind of fire. Hotter, faster and more ferocious. And because Victoria is dangerously dry, these fires can start and spread quickly on even average summer days. Not just in bush, but in grasslands and coastal areas, reaching into towns and suburbs. We are all at risk, no matter where we live.

So get involved in Fire Action Week. Work on your fire plan and prepare your property. Or help someone else prepare. To get a free FireReady Kit, or for more information on how to prepare, act and survive, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Working together, we will be ready.

For more information contact: 1800 240 667 www.cfa.vic.gov.au

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Get a head start on fires THE bushfires of February this year have prompted South Gippslanders to prepare for the next fire season earlier than usual.

Ken Wardle of Action Pumps and Irrigation in Leongatha reported an influx of enquiries and sales of Davey pumps in recent weeks.

“The people who have not done anything are saying ‘We had better do something’ and are making sure they’re far better prepared for the season,” he said.

“Normally people would not think about it until January because our fire season is usually a little later because it can rain right up until Christmas.”

Action Pumps and Irrigation of-

fers a range of firefighting gear, featuring Davey pumps, renowned as an Australian brand with a reputation for quality.

Powered by Honda engines, the pumps are made in the Melbourne suburb of Scoresby and widely used by the Country Fire Authority and Department of Sustainability and Environment.

Petrol and diesel models are available, and all pumps pack more pressure, are more durable and boast more flow.

The 5 series of pumps feature better suction configuration, a variety of suction sizes, larger capacity twin impeller casings, and bigger priming and drain ports.

The new handles save on weight, and a choice of three or four-way

discharge offers more connecting options.

This range of pumps offers a thrust balance drum and pressure equalisation holes in the impeller to extend engine life, while the high quality epoxy powder coated casing also ensures your new pump will be around for longer.

South Gippslanders are also turning towards establishing sprinkler systems on the roofs of their homes.

A range of fittings, hoses and pipes are available in-store, and Ken can recommend suitable combinations.

To find out more about firefighting equipment, contact Ken on 5662 2692.

Defendable space a priority EVERY Victorian living near bush, grassland or coastal areas needs to be aware of their bushfire risk, prepare their property and have a Bushfire Survival Plan.

Whether your plan is to leave before bushfire threatens or to stay to actively defend a well-prepared property, you will need to prepare your house.

The first step in making a Bushfire Survival Plan is understanding whether you have adequate defendable space around your property.

This is an area surrounding a building that has little or no combustible vegetation or other materials that could fuel a fire.

Defendable space is achieved by managing the vegetation around your home.

If you do not have defendable space it is not safe to stay to defend your house.

CFA’s new Household Bushfire SelfAssessment Tool will help you determine if you have adequate defendable space.

You’ll find it at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or you can request a printed copy by phoning the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you plan to stay, you need to identify, create and continue to maintain defendable space around your home in addition to other property preparation you do.

If your house is to protect you from bushfire then it must have defendable space. If you plan to leave your property, your house will have more chance of sur-

viving a bushfire if you have created and maintained this defendable space.

Managing the vegetation around your home and property contributes to your safety by creating less opportunity for a fire to reach your home quickly. Clearing such a space limits the ability of a moving fire to spread directly to your home through flame contact or radiant heat.

The amount of defendable space you require depends on two main factors: • the type and amount of vegetation you have around your home.

• the degree of slope you live on.

As a general rule you may need much more defendable space if there is dense forest all around you. However, if you are surrounded by grass or manicured gardens you will need less.

This needs to be considered for up to 100m around your house. However, the 10m radius around your home is most critical.

Create a space around your home by having a 10m area with: • No shrubs over one metre • No shrubs next to or below windows. In many bushfires, burning shrubs up against the house have contributed to cracking windows, allowing embers to enter the house • Grass no higher than 10cm • No overhanging tree branches • No plant-based mulch or leaf litter more than one cm deep.

All ready: Ken Wardle of Action Pumps and Irrigation has a range of firefighting equipment for this summer.

Top 10 bushfire tips • Understand the environment in which you live –is your house surrounded by or near bush, grass or coastal scrub?

• Assess whether your home has sufficient defendable space by using the CFA Household Bushfire Self-Assessment Tool – this will help you to write your Bushfire Survival Plan – it will help you decide if staying to defend is an option.

• Develop a written Bushfire Survival Plan and find out whether your local area has a Township Protection Plan.

• Practice your Bushfire Survival Plan and if you plan to defend your home you will need to be physically capable and mentally strong.

• Create and maintain as much defendable space around your home as possible by managing vegetation, including grass and shrubs.

• Prepare your property before the fire season – if you do not plan to stay to defend, good preparation and adequate defendable space will give your home a greater chance of surviving a bushfire.

• Gain an understanding of the

new national Fire Danger Ratings and what the ratings mean for your bushfire survival plan.

• Learn as much as you can about bushfire warnings and safety – attend a Fire Ready Community Meeting or visit the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au • Get together with your neighbours and your local CFA to form a Community Fire Guard group or join one that exists.

• Update your home and contents insurance.

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Mayoral decree: get ready THE Mayors of Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shire Councils have joined forces to urge their residents to start getting ready for the coming fire season by taking part in Fire Action Week activities, to run throughout Victoria from October 11–18.

With this bushfire season expected to be worse than last summer when major fires claimed 173 lives, it is vital residents start planning and preparing now.

“While weather conditions on Black Saturday were unprecedented, we live in one of the most fire-prone states in the world, amid 13 years of drought, climate change and dry conditions,” Bass Coast Mayor Cr John Duscher said.

“It is likely that we could see similar extreme conditions or worse this season.

“All of Victoria is at risk of bushfire, including communities near bush, paddocks, grassland and parks. It’s less than two months until the next fire season, so

there is no time for delay,” he said.

South Gippsland Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett agreed, “Bushfire safety is a partnership between individuals, council, the Emergency Services, and the State.

Council is working in partnership with the State Government and the fire agencies to make our municipality fire ready.

“Both Councils recognise the need to plan and prepare to meet local needs, make our communities safer and help protect human life.

“In South Gippsland, we are employing a full time permanent Emergency Manager and are currently working closely with the CFA to review the fire risks in each of our communities and develop Fire Protection Plans,” he said.

Mayor Duscher said Bass Coast Shire Council has also reviewed and updated its Municipal Emergency Management Plan for the coming fire season.

“As part of our preparatory efforts, both councils support the statewide Fire Action Week.

Cr Jim Fawcett “Fire Action Week is a timely reminder that we must all work together to be as fire-safe and as fire-ready as possible so that lives can be protected and properties preserved this fire season.

“Fire Action Week is the time for residents to identify their risk, start prepar-

ing their bushfire survival plan and start clearing their properties,” he said.

Mayor Cr Fawcett said that individuals and households had a major role in the fire preparation effort, even if they didn’t plan to stay to defend their homes.

“All property owners need to be fire ready, no matter where you live or what your fire experience has been. I urge you to begin now to prepare your homes and properties for the fire season.

“Even if you plan to leave before a bushfire threatens, preparing your home now will give it the best chance of surviving,” he said.

For Fire Action Week, both Councils will be urging residents and businesses to: • Develop fire plans for their family, street/neighbourhood, and or their businesses.

• Decide if they’re going to stay to defend or if they will leave high risk areas on days of severe fire danger • Know and understand the triggers

for leaving before fire threatens, and plan where they will go • Identify work required around their properties and community areas Clear potential fuel from around their property, and • Attend a local fire safety community meeting and join a local CFA Community Fireguard group.

South Gippsland Shire Council and the CFA will host a Fire Action Information Display in the Leongatha Safeway Car park on Thursday and Friday October 15 and 16, and a Fire Safety Expo will be held in Mirboo North on Saturday October 31.

“We are working closely with the CFA and more information sessions are planned, and these will be advertised on the CFA and Council websites,” said Mayor Fawcett.

Fire Action Week would culminate in a “Prepare to be Fire Ready” day on Sunday, October 18.

Koonwarra fire lessons KOONWARRA area residents had the opportunity to get expert advice on preparing their properties for summer recently.

The information gathering event was part of the Earth Kids day in late September.

Wildfire safety presenters Robin

Rankin and Danielle O’Loughlin were on hand to help people deal with the coming fire season.

In Koonwarra the main danger is the patches of native bush in and around the township.

Ms Rankin said people need to prepare their property and be ready to relocate if the fire danger exceeds high.

“If their fire plan is to leave they still want a well prepared property,” she said.

“We always say have two or three fire plans. If they wake up in the night and they can’t leave they need a contingency plan.”

People can keep informed about the latest fire danger news by listening to the radio.

Ready to battle: the Koonwarra CFA truck is on standby.

Another snag: Koonwarra CFA secretary Wayne Walker was monitoring the barbecue.

Fire season information: CFA member Anthony Clemann with Wildfire Safety Presenters Robyn Rankin and Danielle O’Loughlin.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 41

Get ready for summer THE fire season will soon be upon us.

The terrible events of earlier this year have caused people to think twice about how well they are actually prepared for a bushfire which could threaten their property.

At Marriott’s Motorcycles and Power Equipment in Leongatha, there is everything the property owner needs to both prevent and fight a fire.

The next few weeks will be vital in preparing properties for the fire season.

Getting rid of excess undergrowth, cutting up wood that could fuel a blaze and keeping grassed areas under control are all sound tactics in the fight against bushfires, according to Tim Marriott.

“We have chainsaws, various types of brush cutters and hedge trimmers which can keep down the growth around houses,” he said.

“We also have rotary hoes which can make an earth fire break and slashers, ride-ons and domestic mowers to keep grass under control.”

If bushfires do arrive in the region, those who decide to stay and defend their homes will need first-class pumps and

generators.

“One of the first things to go in a bushfire situation is the electricity supply, so having a reliable generator is vital,” Tim said.

“You really need to have the right equipment in place before the summer from the point of view of defending your place.”

Marriotts offers a full range of petrol and diesel pumps and generators, although Tim said diesel appliances have become more popular in recent times.

“Diesel is a lot less susceptible to heatrelated break-downs than petrol, and is less fire-prone as well,” he said.

Vacuums and power blowers are also in stock for those who want to clear away flammable leaves.

The Marriott’s team have all the knowhow and experience to point customers in the right direction for the equipment they will need this summer.

“We stock plenty of brands so we can offer the best equipment on the market for the particular job,” Tim said.

“We also have a big service area and plenty of spare parts to keep things ticking along.

CFA wants you

By Matt Dunn THE CFA is calling for new members as predictions grow that Victoria may be about to experience it’s worst fire season in recorded history.

“We’re looking for younger members. The average age across the CFA in Victoria is 58. CFA’s got to be viable into the future. We’ve got a lot of experience with the older members. We need to get a lot more younger people into all the brigades,” CFA Prom Country operations officer Simon Bloink said.

“We need to get some of that experience into the younger people.

There are some brigades in South Gippsland who are going to be in real trouble in the next 10 years.

“There may not be a fire truck able to turn out. We’ve got to attract people from the community. If the community wants a service, they’ve got to be able to put their hands up.”

CFA brigade support officer Gary

Burns said there had been a “flood” of new recruits in the wake of the February fires, but some had since left.

“They drop off. The trouble too is that a lot are brand new and they’ve not actually experienced a really bad fire. Since the fires it’s been relatively quiet,” he said.

“We’re a seven day a week, 52 week a year service. We don’t just arrive in summer and go to sleep for the rest of the year. We still function as a fire service.

“But it has been a little bit quiet, and the new members haven’t had the opportunity to do much.”

Regular training events will be held in the next few months, however, as the summer fire season hots up.

The organisation is looking for more than just frontline fire-fighters.

“There’s been a bit of an influx of new members to do all sorts of things.

It’s not just members to fight fires. It’s been people to come in and do some community education work, and do other work around the station,” Gary said.

For Leongatha brigade captain Andy Kay, the need to see new members through the door is of paramount importance.

He too said there was an influx of new members after the fires, but only half had stuck around.

“I think some people thought you could join and get on a fire truck straight away. We’re slowly getting the new recruits up to speed,” he said.

“In the old days we had the women’s auxiliary, who were the wives of the fire-fighters. But quite often now the wives of the fire-fighters are fire-fighters as well.

“I thought there might be some newly retired people out there with a bit of time on their hands who think, I’d like to do something to help the town out.”

Andy said the brigade had been successful in recruiting a number of new recruits in the 18 to early 20s age bracket, but there was a “big gap” in the mid 20s to mid 40s age group.

“You get to 50 and above and there’s quite a few of us,” he said.

Bushfire survival plan THE CFA’s Bushfire Survival Kit will help you prepare your Bushfire Plan.

Things you may consider include: • Are you prepared to stay to defend or will you leave before bushfire threatens?

Ready for action: Tim Marriott with a brush-cutter that can be used to clear away flammable material.

• Does everyone in your family understand the dangers of bushfire and your plan?

• Have you arranged appropriate car and household insurance?

• Do you know what you will take with you in an emergency?

• Have you considered pets or livestock?

• Does your area have a Township Protection Plan and are you aware of it?

• Is your car supplied with bottled water, enough petrol, woollen blankets and other necessities should you need to leave?

• Do you know if your resort/holiday destination has a bushfire plan?

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A recent article in the Herald Sun on fireproof living advised that gutters and downpipes should be fitted with metal leaf guards and systems for water retention.

FIRE prone South Gippslanders are being urged to get their minds in the gutter.

A Darlimurla couple say the recent addition of AllClear Leafguard to their gutters stopped leaves from collecting on the roof and were pivotal to saving their home from bushfires.

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Leaves have also stopped accumulating under the eaves.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 43

Island tanks off and racing WHEN Garth Rainsbury of Phillip Island isn’t making, selling and delivering tanks all around the countryside, he is out at the Phillip Island track, racing.

With his steadily growing EcoWaterWise Poly Water Tanks manufacturing business and his sideline job, taking people for hair-raising fast laps around the Island track, Garth’s life is fast-paced and you can be assured if it is a tank you want, you will have it delivered in record time.

Summer is just around the corner and Garth said he has been flat out with tank orders and has recorded a record month for sales in September.

“Spring and summer are always the busiest months in this business, as the weather warms up and people start to think about watering their gardens, establishing a vegetable garden or boosting water supplies at home or on the farm,” said Garth.

“The demand for water tanks has definitely grown; the industry is so strong now with the ongoing drought, water storages at their lowest levels for years and the increasing cost of water,” he said.

Installing a tank allows you to have your vegetable garden, keep your valuable garden growing through the summer months, and

wash your car or boat.

Garth said people are looking to secure their water supplies at home and on the farm and are looking at cost saving.

He said while there is the initial outlay of money for the tank purchase, there are still government rebates available.

Not only are Garth’s tanks 100 per cent sound, the tanks are Gippsland made and sold direct from the manufacturer, who is Garth, so there is no middle person and obviously prices are more competitive.

The tanks come with a 15 year guarantee, a 2 per cent UV stabiliser rating, are available in the full Colorbond range of colors and varying sizes from the 2600 litre slimline to the very large 22,500 farm tanks.

Purchasing a tank from Garth means you are not only getting the best price, you are getting a quality made product, made by locals and you are supporting jobs creation in the Gippsland area.

Starting off some three years ago with nothing, Garth has grown his tank business and now employs three local people and delivers tanks to households and properties all around South Gippsland and South East Victoria.

He has delivered up past Orbost in East Gippsland, down to Paynesville, all the way down through the Latrobe Valley, Churchill, Mirboo

North, Boolarra, Leongatha and loads of other towns.

“I’ve just been to the Yallourn Power Station for a delivery and to Yarram, Morwell, Moe and Drouin for deliveries,” Garth said.

“One lady phoned the other day in the morning for a slimline tank and asked how long until it was delivered and we had it there by lunchtime,” he said.

There is no downtime for Garth who endeavours to have his tanks delivered to customers as quickly as possible and tank orders are taken seven days a week by phoning (03) 5952 6566.

Top Left: Slimline: Garth Rainsbury, owner of EcoWaterWise Poly Water Tanks of Phillip Island said slimline tanks are proving popular for small gardens.

Left: On the move: business is booming at EcoWaterWise Poly Water Tanks on Phillip Island and staff member Andrew Liddell is busy getting tanks ready for deliveries around Gippsland.

Town plans

These high-risk areas have been identified based on scientific research, historic fire season information, rainfall and the impact of climate change, as well as geographic factors including road access.

They include large and small communities surrounded by bush, outer suburbs of Melbourne, regional cities and holiday locations.

Township Protection Plans are being developed by fire agencies in conjunction with local councils, Victoria Police, the State Government and the community.

They will be in place in these 52 communities for the 2009/10 fire season. The plans will provide residents with additional information that will assist them to make their Bushfire Survival Plan.

The Bushfire Survival Plan Kit is available to all Victorians by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667 or go to www.cfa. vic.gov.au

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A bank for the regions BOB Yabsley is the chairman of the Agricultural Finance Co-operative Limited.

He was in Leongatha last week to address a meeting about the creation of a rural people’s bank.

Star reporter Chris Brown spoke to Mr Yabsley after he had returned to Queensland last week.

What did you talk about in Leongatha?

I talked about the commencement of a bank to service regional Australia. This idea of mine originated from the demise of our specialist banks over the last 20 years. The organisation that we are trying to promote is currently established as a co-operative, which is raising capital to determine the legal structure required to create a new bank, then raise the funds necessary to achieve that result.

Who would it benefit?

I think everybody in regional Australia would benefit. The process would involve bank profits coming back to re-

gional Australia through the co-operative structure rather than going largely overseas. We anticipate being able to provide long-term cost effective loans at the end of the day for all shareholders. I think the other benefits of this getting up and becoming active is that it could have the effect of providing real competition in the banking sector as well as uniting regional Australia. If this can be achieved then the body of the co-operative will also form a powerful political lobby when fully operating for all regional Australia.

How far away is it from the first loan?

That will depend entirely on what support is given by rural Australia as we role it out. The co-operative is currently registered in the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and the intention is to register it in the remaining states. All that is required for this to get up and operating now is the support of regional Australia by becoming members of the co-operative.

What’s been the reaction in places like Leongatha?

We got a very positive reaction from Leongatha. It was obvious people had been considering a similar approach.

They expressed interest in the concept and I look forward to further discussions on what was presented to them at the meeting.

Bob Yabsley: Chairman of the Agricultural Finance Co-operative Limited. need before it’s viable?

To achieve a banking licence requires a minimum of $50 million in tier one capital. To become a co-operative member requires a minimum of $1000 in share equity.

How much more support do you

How did you get involved in this rural bank plan?

I guess I’ve been thinking about an alternative to our existing bank structure ever since the demise of our specialist rural banks like the Commonwealth Development Bank, Queensland Industry Development Corporation, Rural Bank and others that were designed specifically to assist regional Australia. I started speaking to the public about these ideas in 2003 and this co-operative structure was put together and first registered in New South Wales in 2006. Since this time we’ve been concentrating on getting registered in each state and the basic advice from academics, bankers and lawyers on how this can be done; we’re

now seeking to promote and debate on the problems we see in the current banking systems. To make this all possible we need members.

Is your job to go around speaking about this co-operative?

That’s part of my job. I’m the chairman of the co-operative and I’m a farmer. I farm irrigated dryland cereals at Goondiwindi in Queensland. It’s been pretty dry; not like down there, I can assure you. It was lovely to go down to an area that was green and meet the people of Leongatha.

If people are interested in learning more or becoming members themselves, what can they do?

There is a website they can go into, which is probably the easiest way in the first instance. The address is www.afcl. biz. We also have a number which is 1800 722 325. For this organisation to grow we need grass roots support, we need people who will become regional artifices and create cells in every town and village in Australia.

New guide to help dairy farmers assess shed water use THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a guide to help farmers calculate water use in dairies more accurately.

DPI Dairy Extension Officer Julie Williams, said with increasing climate variability many farmers are experiencing difficulty in accessing a reliable supply of water for their businesses.

“The ‘Dairy Shed Water – How much do you use?’ booklet explains how to identify the volume of water currently used across a range of daily activities,” Ms Williams said.

“Whether it is clean-

ing machinery or vats, milk cooling, hosing down yards or simply washing cow teats, the booklet helps farmers map the flow of water from its source to its exit point from the dairy.”

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be used as a tool to assist farmers to: • have a greater understanding of the amount of water used on their farms; • identify water saving opportunities and encourage greater water use efficiency; • provide a more accurate figure for water corporations when updating an existing licence or applying for a new water licence; and/or • work out the volume needed to purchase water if the farm is in a capped catchment.

Victorian water corporations issue licences to ensure the amount of water taken from streams, rivers, bores, dams and channels is sustainable.

For more information about DPI’s Dairy Shed Water booklet please contact the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic. gov.au; or for DSE water licence information visit: www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/ saving/farms/dairy-washlicensing.

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The guide also helps farmers to consider whether the source and quality of water is appropriate for a particular task; ways to reduce the risk of running out of water; and if there are other sources available that aren’t being used, for example rain water.

The booklet provides information on daily water use from more than 1500 farmers visited by DPI dairy extension staff over the past 10 years.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 45

Cows up; other cattle down IN a very mixed result for the VLE Leongatha market on Wednesday, cows sold to extra restocker competition and stronger demand from export processors.

This saw prices average 2c to 5c/kg dearer.

Fewer cows throughout other sales across the state led to better quality beef cows making from 128c to 140c, and most others between 100c and 132c/ kg.

However, bullocks did not sell as well, especially lighter weights, and prices averaged 5c/kg lower.

Prime bullocks and grown steers all made from 162c to 175c, and manufacturing bullocks made anywhere from 125c to 165c/ kg.

There was a very small selection of vealers sold between 153c and 221c, but most of the young cattle penned were heifers. Yearlings made from 142c to 175c, averaging 7c cheaper, and older heifers made from 118c to 145c/kg.

Wednesday, October 7 BULLOCKS 4 D. & T. Pamment, Poowong 586 5 Lackenby Nom, Leongatha 566 18 G. & V. Bainbridge, Leongatha Sth 588 14 B. Dalgarno, Berrys Creek 637 7 J. Blunsden & S. Bywater, Mirboo Nth 631 6 A.B. & B.J. Crouch, Welshpool 568

174.0 1097.44 174.0 988.90

STEERS 1 R.W. & J.C. Liley, Fish Creek 1 McLeod Partnership, Yarram 1 E.J. & G.E. Truscott, Toora 3 D. & T. Pamment, Poowong 6 Lackenby Nom, Leongatha 1 A.B. & B.J. Crouch, Welshpool

220.6 175.0 175.0 174.6 174.2 174.0

650.77 778.75 761.25 916.65 889.87 922.20

560 145.0

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532 586 628 515 614

140.0 138.2 138.2 138.2 136.2

745.00 810.20 867.21 711.73 835.93

181.6 176.6

740.02 526.86

176.2 172.6 170.0 166.2

607.89 811.22 552.50 698.04

148.0 146.6 145.0 145.0 144.6 141.6

1561.40 1048.19 1370.25 1348.50 773.61 1104.48

COWS 1 E.J. & G.E. Truscott, Toora 7 B.G. Whittaker & J.L. Staton, Waratah South 4 S. & A. Blundy, Tarwin Lower 2 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 1 R. Svenson, Leongatha 4 D. & P. Dempsey, Dumbalk

295 445 435 525 511 530

HEIFERS 2 M.E. Mackieson, Leongatha 408 3 P.D. Stapleton, Foster 298 1 G.D. & D.L. Buxton, Leongatha South 345 1 G.D. & D.L. Beyer, Allambee East 470 1 A.C. & S.P. Grabham, Kongwak 325 1 Agbiz Camerons, Cowes 420 BULLS 1 S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim 1055 1 R. Svenson, Leongatha 715 1 J.R. & R.C. McMahon, Dargo 945 1 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 930 1 B.W. & K.L. Martelli, Meeniyan 535 1 R.W. & L.C. Grady, Foster North 780

174.6 1023.59 174.2 985.97 174.2 1024.00 174.2 1109.00

VLE Leongatha store sale Thursday, October 8 Total yarding: Bulls - 7 av. $490, bull vealers - 36 av. $379.44, cows - 5 av. $649.00, cows and calves - 155 av. $798.32, calves - 1 at $440, heifers - 322 av. $387.94, steers - 654 av. $616.10.

Bulls N. & S. Hobbs, 2 av. $615, 5 av. $440.

Bull vealers M. Rose, Strzelecki, 16 av. $440, 8 av. $360; Estate E.C. Whateley, 1 av. $380, 6 av. $310; D. & S. Jilbert, 3 av. $300, 1 av. $300, 1 av. $300.

Cows D. Atkins, 1 av. $1010; R.Y. & A.W. Harper, Boolarra, 2 av. $600; Estate E.C. Whateley, 1 av. $535, 1 av. $500.

Cows and calves D. Perczyk, Foster, 3 av. $1250, 4 av. $1090, 3 av. $980; R.J. Grylls, Welshpool, 8 av. $950; G.D. & R.L. Trease, Mirboo North, 7 av. $900, 2 av. $880; C. & M. Gruen, 4 av. $900; G.W. & J.E.

Ruebhart, Welshpool, 7 av. $880, 8 av. $870; C.A. & K.P, Christiansen, 11 av. $870.

Calves D. Atkins, 1 av. $440.

Heifers Estate E.C. Whateley, 2 av. $565; Potters Produce, Stony Creek, 10 av. $520; S.G. & S.C. Wightman, Leongatha, 3 av. $515; Romano Produce, 6 av. $500; A. Stollery, Mirboo North, 15 av. $490; G.W. & J.E. Ruebhart, Welshpool, 7 av. $480, 3 av. $460, 11 av. $455; D. & S. Morgan, Yanakie, 1 av. $480; W. & J. Mraz, 1 av. $480.

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Steers P. & J. McNair, 1 av. $840; G.W. & T.A. Shilliday, Fish Creek, 12 av. $830; G. & L. Jennings, 14 av. $812; W.J. & J.M. Berry, Wonthaggi, 3 av. $810, 13 av. $770; B.R. & T.M. Pepperell, Bena, 10 av. $800, 3 av. $770; O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Leongatha, 9 av. $792; S. Russell, Dumbalk North, 3 av. $785; G.E. & S.D. Owen, 17 av. $775;

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Expressions of Interest Victorian Coastal Council The Minister for the Environment and Climate Change is calling for members to serve on the Victorian Coastal Council from 1 July 2010.

Council membership will be skills-based, represent community interests and be accountable for clearly defined outcomes. The Victorian Coastal Council is appointed in accordance with the Coastal Management Act 1995.

The role of the Victorian Coastal Council is to provide a strategic approach to coastal planning and management, implement the Victorian Coastal Strategy and improve Coastal Action Plans and Guidelines. The Council advises the Minister for the Environment and Climate Change on the planning, management, conservation and development of Victoria’s coast for sustainable use by both the Government and the community.

For further information about the Victorian Coastal Council and its current projects please visit www.vcc.vic.gov.au

ENROLMENTS FOR 2010 Now being taken for

Playtime (3 year old) Kinder AT ALLORA & HASSETT STREET PRE SCHOOLS Please telephone Enrolment Officer Sharyn on 5662 5140 PLEASE BE ADVISED As three year old kindergarten is not government funded, parents have the right to send their children to one or more three year old kindergarten programs in the same year.

Term of Office The duration for appointments will be from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013.

Expressions of Interest Members must have a genuine interest in, and vision for the future of the Victorian coast. Council members must collectively have skills and experience in the areas of conservation, tourism, business, recreation, commerce, issues relating Indigenous peoples, community affairs, town planning, local government and coastal engineering. Members will be expected to operate strategically, contribute to the effective operation of the body and act in accordance with recognised principals of good governance.

The Council meets at least 5 times annually, with committees of the Council meeting as necessary. Council members, where eligible, will be paid sitting fees and travelling allowances in accordance with public sector rates.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represent the diversity of our communities. Women, Indigenous persons, people with a disability, young persons and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Existing Council members will also be considered for reappointment.

Expression of Interest application forms can be obtained by visiting the ‘What’s New’ section of the Department of Sustainability and Environment website at www.dse.vic.gov.au or by contacting Customer Service 136 186.

Expressions of Interest close Friday 18 December 2009 and will be treated in confidence.

LEONGATHA HEALTHCARE 14 Koonwarra Road Leongatha

We will be commencing

Swine-Flu Vaccination Clinics from Tuesday October 13, 2009 By appointment only Phone 5662 2201

www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

Incorporating Postie fashions, Lorraine Lea linen and high quality candles and accessories

Tuesday, October 20 Leongatha RSL 1-6pm Bring your friends and get in early for Christmas shopping Enq: Jacqui 0429 331 074, Marg 0419 598 827, Trina 0407 863 861

THE LEONGATHA & DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE is now taking names for the

2010 Debutante Balls in March and June Please call Narelle Polato on 5668 6246 to register Single register only - full name, age, address and contact number of debutante and partner please THE ORGANIC HAIR & BEAUTY SALON: 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower, Deanne Dakers. Ph. 5663-5439, website: www. theorganicbeautysalon. com

The Leongatha Community House is calling for expressions of interest in attending classes on Apple Mac starting next February.

Please call 5662 3962 for more details

LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE Presents

Senior School and VCE Art Show Friday, October 16

6.30 ARTS CENTRE AND STAFFROOM Music - The Shardies

Gippy Waste Cleaning • Septic Tanks • Portable Toilets • Water Tanks Phone Stephen

0422 998 025 1800 611 368

LEONGATHA COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOLS mitch29659

Most photos that appear in “The Star” can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2010 Now being taken for

Playtime (3 year old) Kinder AT ALLORA & HASSETT STREET PRE SCHOOLS Please telephone Enrolment Officer Sharyn on 5662 5140

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Keep fit & earn money, earn $100-$200 pw.

8-10 hours delivering & collecting catalogues. No outlay. Call 1300-663161.

CHEF

DIESEL MECHANIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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 (10am to 4pm), on Wednesdays, November 4 and 11, Tuesday, November 17, Wednesday, November 25 and Tuesdays, December 1 and 8.

The course location will be the RSL meeting room, which is located in the RSL building in Michael Place, Leongatha.

Closing date for applications will be October 30.

Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau on (03) 5662 2111 from Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.

public notices

CHIROPRACTOR

Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

Gendore Tractors & Machinery Pty Ltd A progressive Agricultural Machinery Dealership in South Gippsland requires a full-time Diesel Mechanic experienced with Agricultural Machinery to work at our Leongatha workshop.

We require a person with: ● Full qualifications - Agricultural Industry ● Good communication skills ● Able to work well with customers and fellow staff members Wages negotiable.

Applications in writing should be addressed to: Mr Tim Burgess Gendore Tractors & Machinery Pty Ltd 82-84 Yarragon Road, Leongatha, Vic. 3953

Phone: 5662 4044

LEONGATHA GOLF CLUB Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, Leongatha South

Casual vacancy for

PART TIME BAR / RETAIL STAFF over summer

The club requires an experienced person to work 10 to 15 hours per week, from the end of October until the end of summer. Some weekend work may be available.

Duties will include: • Providing a bar service to members and guests • Serving in the golf shop, operating the time sheet, sending out the field • Answering the telephone, taking bookings for golf and functions, accounting for money at the end of the day • Maintaining high standards of tidiness and cleanliness at the bar, shop and members lounge.

Qualifications: Must have Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate, or be willing to obtain one. Experience in retail, bar service, and providing excellent public relations with customers essential. Neat, tidy personal presentation. A golfing background is preferred.

Apply in writing with references to: The House Manager, Leongatha Golf Club PO Box 578, Leongatha 3953

By appointment Ph: 5674 8290 CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

KONGWAK MARKET Sunday from 10am Inside & out!

It's great, no matter what the weather!

Vintage, collectables, Retro, stamps, trash, treasure, organic dried things, gorgeous local veg, coffee, curry, snags, massage, music, and so much more...

Warm-up under the heaters

Call Jane for more info 0417 142 478 Kongwak market is a smoke free event

DEADLINE The next edition of Gippy Buy Sell & Trade is this coming Sunday Phone 5145 1269 Free advertising for private sellers

POSITION VACANT REGISTERED NURSE DIVISION 1, GRADE 5 After Hours Supervisor - Korumburra Campus 0.6 EFT (6 shifts per fortnight) An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and motivated nurse wishing to advance their nursing career, whilst developing their management skills. We are seeking a nurse who is looking to further their career in a supportive, learning environment by providing quality, clinical leadership in a 35 bed unit covering acute, residential and emergency presentations. Whilst the position is predominantly night duty, the applicant will be required to work all tours of duty.

You will ideally possess the following: • Current nursing experience in a range of disciplines - including emergency presentation • Well grounded interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels • A commitment to high quality patient care • Clinical and administrative leadership.

GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All nursing staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs.

A current satisfactory police check is required.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss other employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, October 30 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

Urgently required for permanent work in busy, modern Australian bistro Contact Aaron 0412 364 761

PRACTICE NURSE DIV 1 Full Time Position The Foster Medical Centre has a vacancy for an experienced Div 1 Nurse to manage nursing services.

Key Selection Criteria - essential: • Current Registration • Minimum three years experience as a Registered Nurse • 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 • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development • An understanding of community nursing practice and allied health teams • Willingness to learn on the job • Computer literacy • Possession of current driver’s licence The Medical Centre is about to commence 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 the Position Description by phoning 5682 2088 or email Maureen.Buckley@fostermedical.com.au

ST. LAURENCE O’TOOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

PRIMARY TEACHER

FTE Replacement Position 2010 (part-time considered) We require: • A commitment to Catholic Ethos & Education.

• VIT Registration.

• Current Working with Children Certificate.

• Commitment to quality teaching and learning practice.

Apply in writing with three professional referees to: The Principal St Laurence’s Primary School Locked Bag No. 9 Ogilvy Street LEONGATHA, 3953 principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Friday, October 23, 2009

Primary & Secondary Educators: Part-time / Full-time ❖ Are you a teacher with skill and talent in the following areas? ❖ Are you a committed Christian who has a passion for Christian Education? ❖ Would you like the opportunity to become part of a small dynamic teaching team?

South Coast Christian College is located in Leongatha in picturesque South Gippsland, Victoria. We are seeking VIT registered teachers in the following areas: • Primary trained classroom teacher • Secondary trained teachers in the following areas: * Art * Music and Performing Arts * English and Humanities * LOTE (French or Asian language) If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.

Contact: South Coast Christian College for application pack, 101 Horn St, Leongatha 3953, 5662 4355. email: enquiries@sccc.vic.edu.au Australian residents only need apply Applications close 21/10/2009

NEWHAVEN COLLEGE In Quietness and Confidence Shall Be Your Strength

CABINET MAKER

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

FOR LOCAL BUSINESS

Prep to Grade 6

Experience required Driver’s licence necessary References preferred Phone 0407 863 383

This is a full time position, commencing on Monday 18 January 2010.

In 2011 the Newhaven College Junior School will move to a new, purpose built campus.

The College seeks an outstanding educator with vision, passion, energy and experience to take the staff and students through this significant stage in our development.

Forward curriculum vitae including names of three referees to: Michael Brewin, Principal Newhaven College Boys Home Road, Newhaven 3925 Ph: 5956 7505 Fax: 5956 7131 email: mary.brown@newhavencol.vic.edu.au www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 26 October 2009

A co-educational, independent school, Prep to Year 12, beautifully situated on Phillip Island

CASUAL SALESPERSON Salesperson required for weekend work at Meeniyan Hardware and Plant Nursery.

The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of plants, computer skills and the ability to provide an excellent level of customer service.

Phone Paul Jones on 0437 841 725, drop a CV into the store or email pjones@speedweb.com.au

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situations vacant

for sale

for sale

for sale

Require a fully qualified

VACUUM CLEANER

Remedial Massage Therapist

HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks; plus dog kennels. Ph: 56642443.

DUST BAGS

MOBILITY SCOOTER, 4 wheel suspension, luxury model, lights etc., new June 09, unused. Cost $3,900, sell $2,350. Can deliver.

Ph: 0405-170994.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC GROUP

Repairs

to join our team of Chiropractors, Massage Therapist & Environmental Medical Specialist

Sales

FREE

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)

Send resumé to: Attention the Practice Manager Email: toddchiro@wideband.net.au Post: PO Box 1500, Sale 3850

for rent

5672 3127 BAR - good condition, 6ft long, 5 matching stools, $200. 0417-384276.

for rent

VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Contact: 0408320001.

2 BEDROOM unit. Gas heating, carport, easy to manage garden. Close to shops, walking distance to Leongatha shops. $185 per week.

3 bedroom home. En suite, large living areas.

Outstanding rural views. $250 per week.

personal MEN:

WANT LONGER LASTING

SEX?

GOOD ERECTIONS? PREMATURE EJACULATION? WOMEN:

PROBLEMS GETTING AROUSED OR REACHING ORGASM? Talk to the doctors at AMI

CALL OR SMS ‘TRY’ TO

1800 20 40 90

Ring SEJ for further details 5662-4033.

business opportunities

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD FOR SALE Loch Newsagency & General Store Excellent profit Ideal for husband and wife Phone owner 5659 4306

meetings Leongatha Back to Basics Playgroup Inc. A0045778P

AGM Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7pm AT LAMONT HOUSE 19 Long Street, Leongatha Dinner to follow All welcome For enquiries phone Kirsty 5662 3304

meetings

DUMBALK HALL COMMITTEE

AGM

Thursday, October 29 8pm IN SUPPER ROOM

WOORAYL LODGE INC. LEONGATHA Aged Hostel and Flats The Annual General Meeting of Contributors to Woorayl Lodge Inc. will be held at Woorayl Lodge, 71-73 McCartin Street, Leongatha, 6pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

Business: 1. To confirm minutes of the 2008 Annual General Meeting.

2. To receive the President’s Report and Reports under Section 34 of the Retirement Villages Act and Section 96 of the Aged Care Act. 3. To elect four members to the Committee of Management.

Persons nominated must be contributors. Mr Jack Edney, Mrs Jenny Haw, Mr John Vuillermin and Mr Phil Carter retire in accordance with the rules and are eligible for reelection for a three year period.

4. To elect an Auditor.

5. To transact business of which at least seven days notice in writing has been given.

Nominations on the approved form for positions on the Committee of Management and that of Auditor close with the undersigned not later than noon on Monday, October 19, 2009.

Wendy Roughead Manager

QUOTES

HAY

Northern, top quality oaten hay, lucerne, oats, clover and vetch ALSO LOCAL HAY AVAILABLE

G. & P. HILDER TRANSPORT

PUREBRED Kelpie pups, 2 females, one black, one red, 3 months old. From good working parents. $150 each. Ph: 0407-300329.

BOAT - aluminium, 15’6”, on trailer, 55hp Johnson, fish finder, all safety gear, $4,500. In good order. Ph: 5662-2903.

SINGLE BED, timber, with matching bedside table, as new, $300. Ph: 5662-5346 a/h.

CARDS, Bibles, CDs, giftware available New Beginnings Christian Books 5662-0999 - opposite IGA carpark Leongatha.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175

STOCK CRATE to fit Toyota Landcruiser, $800 ONO. Ph: 0428-646523.

HAY, small square bales $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. Mardan 56641320.

40 TEAT calf feeding trailer with tub that can be used to carry spray tank, $3,500 ONO. 0408-538464.

HEELER pups (red, blue), 8 weeks old, 4 males and 1 female. Very cute. Good markings, $100 each. Ph: 5668-6338.

TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261.

For delivered price ring Greg 0429 822 544

meetings

AGM Monday, October 26, 2009 7.30pm AT THE SOCIAL ROOMS All welcome!!!

ALBERTON NETBALL ASSOCIATION THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on

Monday, October 19 At 7.30pm AT THE FOSTER FOOTBALL CLUB

tenders

tenders

Expression of Interest For the Supply of Indigenous Tube Stock The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority would like to invite lodgement of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from indigenous plant nurseries for the supply of Indigenous tube stock for the 2010 autumn and spring planting season.

All tube stock must be: • grown from locally collected seed stock • consist of a species mix suitable for riparian planting in the Gippsland area • supplied in square forestry root trainer pot • ready for supply by April 2010 for autumn planting and July 2010 for winter/spring planting.

All EOIs need to include: • a species list of available stock • price per tube • delivery costs.

L&DNA AGM

or emailed to westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au with reference: EOI Supply of Tube Stock.

BAIRS HOTEL LEONGATHA Dinner 6.30pm Meeting 7.30pm All welcome

PULSAR Q h/back, 1988, air, power steering, mags, 5 speed, 1800 FI engine, 169,000km, WEU094, $2,550 ONO, RWC. 0400840834.

Mail PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Phone 1300 094 262 Fax (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au

used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

birthdays 21ST BIRTHDAY

Sophie Kathleen White

free

FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services

Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

garage sales FORTHCOMING BUFFALO COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 10 Garage Sales plus stalls in Buffalo area on the one day For more information phone John (Buffalo Store) 5663 6202 or Pete a/h 5663 6306

OUTSIDE VENDORS SOUGHT

Enquires can be directed to Mal Gibson. EOIs must be received no later than Friday 23 October 2009 and can be forwarded to The Operations Manager.

Monday, October 19, 2009

FALCON ute XR8, 2000 model, Impco gas, flexiglass canopy, nudge bar, mag wheels, 11 mths reg, 178,000km, $11,500.

VGC. UUT462. Ph: 56622903.

Saturday, October 31

KOONWARRA Memorial Park. The Triannual Meeting to elect a Committee of Management for the next 3 years will be held in the Koonwarra Hall on Wednesday, October 28 commencing at 8pm. All welcome.

MDU NETBALL CLUB

used vehicles UTE, Commodore, white, 1 tonne, 140,000km, 1 owner, full service history, ladder racks, tool boxes, TGM243, $12,500. Ph: 0417-845312.

GARAGE SALE

Congratulations and lots of happiness and good health for the future.

Lots of love - Nann, Leila and Gary, and all XXX

births CONSIDINE (Stoker) Scott and Debra announce the early arrival of Leah Sarah, born on September 30. A granddaughter for Sarah and Colin (in W.A.) and Johanna and Ross.

engagements McHENRY - MOON Bronwyn and Terry, together with Tricia and Alex and a very proud Riley, announce the engagement of Penny and Lachlan. We wish them love and happiness.

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins

Saturday, October 17

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

17 Worthy Street LEONGATHA

CAM ABOOD

8am onwards

4 HOUSEHOLDS OF GOODS • Baby equipment • Clothing • Kitchen • Furniture & more!

LEONGATHA, 27 Peart Street, Saturday 17th, 8am to 1pm.

LEONGATHA, 32 Sawyer Street, Saturday, October 17, starts 8am. Funeral garage sale.

LEONGATHA, 32 Bellingham Street, Saturday, October 17, starts 8am.

wanted to buy FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.

OLD MOTORBIKES road, trail, motocross, farm, scooters, 4WDs, minis, wrecks or just parts. Cash paid. 5664-8344.

Leongatha 5662 4191

MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574

in memoriam PROSSER - Geoffrey.

11/10/06.

Quietly today your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.

Love Mum and Dad, Beverley and Leon.

message of hope KEEP me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Psalm 16:1.

Email your adverts to “The Star” ads@thestar.com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 49

Salvaging hope from crash

By Jane Ross

IT took more than two hours to prise Chris Marks from his mangled purple ute.

He’d crashed at high speed into a number of trees and by the time paramedics got him to hospital, his brain damage was irreversible.

Chris spent four months in intensive care.

He has been left with very limited speech, is confined to a wheelchair and needs full-time help.

He’s 23.

With remarkable courage, his family has agreed to be part of a road safety campaign, sharing their heartache, telling Chris’s story, allowing what’s left of his ute to go on show, all in the hope that other young people will stop, think and realise their mortality.

That they live locally serves to underscore an already powerful message: this, too, could happen to you.

Jim Baum, who heads the district Traffic Management Unit based at Wonthaggi, said he had been hoping for a long time, to be able to tell such a personal family story so publicly, because he’s convinced it will act as a deterrent.

He admires the Marks

family for its willingness to use their tragedy to try to help others.

“It’s happened,” said Chris’s father Eddie, “we can’t change it, we might as well make use of it.”

With his daughter Kirsty and younger son Andrew, who are both in Year 8 at Wonthaggi Secondary College, Eddie attended the launch of three road safety initiatives, including the crashed ute.

Sitting on a trailer outside the Bass Coast Council Chamber, the wreck served as a stark reminder of the possible consequences of driving too fast.

When Chris was behind the wheel of his car that fateful day last September 22, he was travelling at high speed. He’d come home from his job as a truck driver, had something to eat, hung out with his family and decided to go and visit an uncle. He didn’t reach his destination.

Chris had already had one bad accident, Eddie told The Star. About 18 months beforehand, he’d fallen off his motorbike in similar terrain around Pioneer Bay, breaking his back and losing his spleen.

“He came out of that,” said his Dad. Next time, he wasn’t so lucky.

Classifieds PHONE 5662 5555 P FAX 5662 4350

deaths ALLEN - James Oliver (Oliver).

March 27, 1931 - October 9, 2009.

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

Loving husband of Betty.

Loved father and fatherin-law of Mark and Linda, Bruce, Leanne and Greg, and Christine (London).

Grandfather of six.

Brother of Alfie (Ireland), Artie (dec.) and Ivan.

Loving memories.

COWELL - Phillip.

05/04/1953 - 7/10/2009.

You will always be a special part of our famiy’s. memories. We will be thinking of you when we’re fishing.

Love and strength to all the Cowell families.

Love Gary, Dot, Tameka, Camilla, Letitia and Luke.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

deaths PARINI - Rosa.

To Jim, Guiseppe and family.

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife, mother and loved one. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

From everyone at Murray Goulburn Koroit.

Jim Baum said that one of the CFA volunteers who had attended Chris’s first accident, was there the second time as he and his colleagues worked feverishly to extricate the young man from the twisted metal.

Eddie said he was devastated, but not surprised about his son’s second crash.

“You just take it,” he said.

“He recognises us and can talk a little, eat a little.

We can see him. Chris is in rehab and will go to a care house.”

Jim and other local police had been marvellous, very supportive, nothing has been too much trouble.

So, when they came

to Eddie and his family to talk about the “crash car” initiative, Eddie said he thought it was a good idea.

“I’m all for it.”

He, Kirsty and Andrew hope that people will see the wreck and think.

“It’s been a real shock,” said Kirsty. “It has made us think about being more careful. It can happen so easily.”

The ute is on its way to Werribee, then Diamond Creek. It will be at Traralgon Secondary College on Year 12 muck-up day.

The display includes brief details about the accident, Chris’s action-packed life and the overwhelming impact it has had on his family and friends.

A sign on the trailer says the estimated cost to the community of Chris’s collision, is around $1.9 million. In 2007/08, it adds, the Transport Accident Commission paid out $79 billion to treat people with serious brain injuries from traffic accidents.

Eddie has asked Chris that, given the chance, would he speed again, as he had that day.

“No.” Should his siblings do so when it comes their turn to drive?

“No.” Eddie knows that one

day, the brain damage his son sustained in the accident, will do its final work and Chris will slip away.

It is his fervent hope that the whole shocking experience will not have been in vain.

Stark lesson: Eddie Marks and his children Andrew and Kirsty, hope the message of their son and brother’s crashed ute, hits home. They are with Deputy Police Commissioner Ken Lay (left) and Sergeant Jim Baum of the Traffic Management Unit based at Wonthaggi.

A job well done EIGHT thousand people are injured in Victorian road accidents each year, but there are only a few police with the skills needed for thorough investigation of serious injury.

Sergeant Jim Baum, who heads the South Gippsland/Bass Coast district Traffic Management Unit based at Wonthaggi, is trying to change that.

So is Ken Lay, the Deputy Commissioner responsible for traffic matters.

During a visit to Wonthaggi, Ken presented Jim with a certificate marking the work he has done with local fire bri-

gades to show those volunteers how to preserve evidence at a crash scene.

The recognition came from the brigades themselves, through the Leongatha/Korumburra CFA Group. Its members asked Ken to make the presentation on their behalf.

Jim has also been closely involved in a crash car program which tells the graphic story of one family’s tragedy resulting from the combination of youth and high speed.

Work recognised: Deputy Commissioner Ken Lay, congratulates Sergeant Jim Baum on his accident investigation initiatives.

Stony Creek concert THE Senior Citizens Festival held last Friday, at Stony Creek Racecourse was a great success.

funerals ALLEN - The Funeral Service for the late Mr James Oliver (Oliver) Allen will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Turner Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, October 14, commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Drouin Lawn Cemetery, arriving at approx. 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gippsland Southern Health Service, Leongatha. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Around 300 seniors attended and the weather was sensational.

Seniors came from all over South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

In attendance and opening the event was MLA Peter Ryan and Cr Mohya Davies on belhalf of Mayor Jim Fawcett.

Debra Byrne gave an outstanding performance to the crowd and it was enjoyed by all.

Paul & Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 Member AFDA

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8192 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Gene. 7, Overt-rain. 8, Took. 9, Twit. 10, Duck.

11, P-rim. 14, All the same. 16, L-ost h-eight. 19, S-old.

22, Stem. 24, Darn. 25, Miss. 26, On one’s way. 27, Lead.

Down - 1, Get-up. 2, Naom-I (rev.). 3, A-vowal (a vowel).

4, Wret-c-h. 5, F-red. 6, Piece-meal. 12, Revolting. 13, Mart (rev.). 15, Sets. 17, El-Des-t. 18, GeR-man. 20, Olive (rev). 21, Do-seD. 23, Mint.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8192 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Code. 7, Camembert. 8, Mink. 9, Oral. 10, Sane. 11, Lime. 14, Dish-washer. 16, Copenhagen. 19, Glee. 22, Crow. 24, Agog. 25, Free. 26, Eccentric. 27, Cent.

Down - 1, Camel. 2, Denim. 3, Walrus. 4, Bellow. 5, Ibis.

6, Orangeade. 12, Incorrect. 13, Edge. 15, Sing. 17, Hearty.

18, Goodie. 20, Large. 21, Event. 23, Whet.

Pretty in pink YOU can help raise awareness of breast cancer or honour a loved one who has the disease, by “planting” a pink lady on October 30, following morning coffee at the Koonwarra Store. Getting ready for the day are from left, Annie Owen, Linda Fiddelaers, Snooky Stockdale, Lynn Tuckett and Liz Taylor.

Show stopper: Cr Mohya Davies (left) welcomes Debra Byrne to South Gippsland.

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Junior cricket draws UNDER 16 and Under 14 cricket gets underway this Saturday morning, with 15 teams competing in Under 16 and Under 14 matches over east and west zones.

Under 16 EAST ZONE Round 1 - October 17 & 24 Town v Foster (WC1) MDU - bye Koonwarra/RSL v Imperials (Koon) Fish Creek/Tarwin v Korumburra (Tar) Round 2 - October 31 & November 7 Imperials v Foster (EC) Korumburra v MDU (Kor) Town v Fish Creek/Tarwin (WC1) Koonwarra/RSL - bye Round 3 - November 14 & 21 Foster v Koonwarra/RSL (FGC) MDU v Town (Meen) Fish Creek/Tarwin v Imperials (Tar) Korumburra - bye Round 4 - November 28 & December 5 Koonwarra/RSL v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Koon) Imperials v MDU (EC) Korumburra v Town (Kor) Foster - bye Round 5 - December 13 MDU - bye Imperials v Koonwarra/RSL (EC) Korumburra v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Kor) Foster v Town (FGC) Round 6 - December 19 Foster v Imperials (FGC) MDU v Korumburra (Meen) Koonwarra/RSL - bye Fish Creek/Tarwin v Town (FC Turf)

Round 7 - January 17 Foster v Korumburra (FGC) MDU v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Dum) Koonwarra/RSL v Town (Koon) Imperials - bye Round 8 - January 23 & 30 Imperials v Korumburra (EC) Town - bye MDU v Koonwarra/RSL (Meen) Fish Creek/Tarwin v Foster (FC Turf) Round 9 - February 6 & 13 Foster v MDU (FGC) Korumburra v Koonwarra/RSL (Kor) Town v Imperials (WC1) Fish Creek/Tarwin - bye

WEST ZONE Round 1 - October 17 & 24 Glen Alvie v Poowong/Loch (GA) Inverloch v Wonthaggi Miners (Inv) Phillip Island v Won Workmens Blue (Cowes) Won Workmens Gold v OMK (McM) Round 2 - October 31 & November 7 Poowong/Loch v Phillip Island (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v Glen Alvie (WFG) OMK v Inverloch (Outt) Won Work Blue v Won Work Gold (McM) Round 3 - November 14 & 21 Glen Alvie v OMK (GA) Inverloch v Won Workmens Blue (Inv) Wonthaggi Miners v Poowong/Loch (WFG) Won Workmens Gold v Phillip Island (McM)

Round 4 - November 28 & December 5 Poowong/Loch v Won Workmens Gold (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v OMK (WFG) Phillip Island v Inverloch (Cowes) Won Workmens Blue v Glen Alvie (McM) Round 5 - December 13 Glen Alvie v Phillip Island (GA) Inverloch v Won Workmens Gold (Inv) OMK v Poowong/Loch (Outt) Won Workmens Blue v Won Miners (McM) Round 6 - December 19 Poowong/Loch v Inverloch (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v Phillip Island (WFG) OMK v Won Workmens Blue (Outt) Won Workmens Gold v Glen Alvie (McM) Round 7 - January 17 Glen Alvie v Inverloch (GA) Phillip Island v OMK (Cowes) Won Workmens Gold v Won Miners (McM) Won Workmens Blue v Poowong/Loch (Daly) Round 8 - January 23 & 30 Poowong/Loch v Glen Alvie (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v Inverloch (WFC) Won Workmens Blue v Phillip Island (McM) OMK v Won Workmens Gold (Outt) Round 9 - February 6 & 13 Phillip Island v Poowong/Loch (Cowes) Glen Alvie v Wonthaggi Miners (GA) Inverloch v OMK (Inv) Won Work Gold v Won Work Blue (McM)

From Queensland: coming all the way from the Sunshine State were Allan and Lee Love, pictured right, with Jenni and Daryl Demarte from Longford.

Daryl and Allan regularly raced against each other in the ’60s.

Family activity: enjoying the cycling club celebrations were Paul Taranto, Mandy Scott, Samantha Scott, Claire Scott and James Scott, all of Wonthaggi.

Under 14 EAST ZONE Round 1 - October 17 & 24 Foster v Town (FGC) Nerrena v MDU (Ner) Imperials v Koonwarra/RSL (EC) Korumburra v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Kor) Round 2 - October 31 & November 7 Foster v Imperials (FGC) MDU v Korumburra (Meen) Fish Creek/Tarwin v Town (FC Turf) Koonwarra/RSL v Nerrena (Koon) Round 3 - November 14 & 21 Koonwarra/RSL v Foster (Koon) Town v MDU (WC1) Imperials v Fish Creek/Tarwin (EC) Nerrena v Korumburra (Ner) Round 4 - November 28 & December 5 Fish Creek/Tarwin v Koon/RSL (FC Turf) MDU v Imperials (Dum) Town v Korumburra (WC1) Foster v Nerrena (FGC) Round 5 - December 12 & 19 Koonwarra/RSL v MDU (Koon) Korumburra v Imperials (Kor) Foster v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Fos) Nerrena v Town (Ner) Round 6 - January 23 & 30 MDU v Foster (Dum)

Koonwarra/RSL v Korumburra (Koon) Imperials v Town (WC2) Fish Creek/Tarwin v Nerrena (Tar) Round 7 - February 6 & 13 Korumburra v Foster (KSC) Fish Creek/Tarwin v MDU (FC Turf) Town v Koonwarra/RSL (WC2) Nerrena v Imperials (Ner) Round 8 - February 20 & 27 Imperials v Koonwarra/RSL (EC) Korumburra v Fish Creek/Tarwin (Kor) Town v Foster (WC1) MDU v Nerrena (Dum)

WEST ZONE Round 1 - October 17 & 24 Poowong/Loch v Glen Alvie (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v Inverloch (WFG) Won Workmens Blue v Phillip Island (Daly) OMK - bye Round 2 - October 31 & November 7 Phillip Island v Poowong/Loch (New) Glen Alvie v Wonthaggi Miners (GA) Inverloch v OMK (Inv) Won Workmens Blue - bye Round 3 - November 14 & 21 OMK v Glen Alvie (Outt) Won Workmens Blue v Inverloch (Daly)

Poowong/Loch v Wonthaggi Miners (Loch) Phillip Island - bye Round 4 - November 28 & December 5 Poowong/Loch - bye OMK v Wonthaggi Miners (Outt) Inverloch v Phillip Island (Inv) Glen Alvie v Won Workmens Blue (GA) Round 5 - December 12 & 19 Phillip Island v Glen Alvie (Cowes) Inverloch - bye Poowong/Loch v OMK (Loch) Wonthaggi Miners v Won Work Blue (WFG) Round 6 - January 23 & 30 Inverloch v Poowong/Loch (Inv) Phillip Island v Wonthaggi Miners (Cowes) Won Workmens Blue v OMK (Daly) Glen Alvie - bye Round 7 - February 6 & 13 Inverloch v Glen Alvie (Inv) OMK v Phillip Island (Outt) Wonthaggi Miners - bye Poowong/Loch v Won Workmens Blue (Loch) Round 8 - February 20 & 27 Glen Alvie v Poowong/Loch (GA) Inverloch v Wonthaggi Miners (Inv) OMK - bye Won Workmens Blue v Phillip Island (Daly)

Youth, experience: club stalwarts Joy and Jack Edney chat with young cyclists Matt and Tom Dudley. Jack was club treasurer for more than 40 years and also served as cycling carnival treasurer.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Local players off to National Vets championships SIX Wonthaggi association players leave this week to play table tennis in the National Veteran Championships and the World Masters Games.

They are Mick Wright, Michael Ede, Averil Roberts, Case and Fred de Bondt and Trish Denier. We wish them every success.

Beau Thompson, Michael Veal, Jayden Hallett (Thin Culture) won 6-2 last week against Short Stuff (Wayne Pitts, Jarrod Donohue, Sam Watson). Sam was away and Niki Neducic filled in, playing extremely well.

Beau’s set against Wayne

was a thriller, with Beau winning in three games - turning the tables on Wayne who won the last time they met.

Thin Culture continue to have a clear four point lead on top of the ladder, with Beau also the leading player.

In A Grade, the season has finished early because so many local players are off to the World Masters and National Veteran Championships. The finals will be played when they return.

J’n’T (Justin Licis, Trish Denier) scraped into the coveted top spot on percentage.

B Grade matches were keenly contested, with two ending in deciders. Jackson Pitts (playing for Daly Boyz) won his decider against Daisy

Filippi (Best of the Best) but he had a battle.

The scores were 11-6, 6-11, 11-6. Leading player Brittney Taylor (Da Britts) won the decider for her match against Jack Davidson (JG) 3-11, 11-5, 11-6. Good recovery Brittney.

Junior competition: Top shot - Nathan Joyce, numbers - Jessie Condron 13, singles Jessie Condron, Mia Jackson.

Ladders A Grade (final) J ‘n’ T ....................... 16 Black & White ......... 16 Dirk & Ash ............... 12 Scratch ....................... 8 Good Guys ................. 4 Not Yet ........................ 4 A Reserve Thin Culture ............ 16 White Port................ 12

16 15 16 12 8 8

(69) (75) (72) (63) (48) (37)

24 (88) 25 (85)

Cape Paterson............ 8 Short Stuff ................. 4 B Grade The Daly Boyz ......... 12 DaBritts .................... 12 JG ............................... 8 Diamonds ................... 4 Best of the Best .......... 4 Smallies ...................... 4

18 (68) 16 (53) 11 10 9 9 9 7

(22) (21) (19) (22) (19) (16)

Catching up: amongst the big crowd at the Leongatha RSL on Saturday night were, from left, Melinda Martin, Rob James, Ross Berryman and Melissa Berryman, who won a bronze in the Australian individual time trial title some years back, behind Tracey Watson and Kathy Watt.

Leading players A Grade Michael Ede .................... 10 Dirk Holwerda .................. 9 Bruce Harmer .................... 8 Justin Licis ........................ 7 A Reserve Beau Thompson ................ 8 Gary Morley ...................... 7 Michael Veal ..................... 5 Kaye Craddock.................. 6 Nancy Pattinson ................ 6 B Grade Brittney Taylor ................. 7 Ellen McIntosh .................. 6 Tanya Milnes ..................... 5 Niki Neducic ..................... 5

(40) (36) (34) (31) (27) (23) (23) (20) (18) (15) (13) (11) (11)

Sharing stories: from left life member Steve Wilson, Gavin and Yolande Elliott (from South Australia), and Kerry Pritchard.

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• LEONGATHA CYCLING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Golden years on wheels MEMORIES of athletic prowess from days gone by to the present day were shared at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Leongatha Cycling Club on Saturday.

The celebrations started mid Saturday morning with a good gathering of riders, past members and present, at Koonwarra.

The occasion was supported by cyclists young and old in recognition of the club’s diverse contribution to community life.

Among the gathering were two founding members, Norm Geary of Boorool and Alan Williams of Warragul.

Club secretary/treasurer Phil Ewington said the charm of the sport continues to lure men and women, boys and girls alike.

“Nowadays cycling is the new golf and our club has a friendly, family atmosphere,” he said.

Cyclists had the choice of two rides, leaving from the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve: along the Great Southern Rail Trail to Leongatha or a return road trip to Pound Creek. Around 50 riders presented themselves for the rides.

Some bikes had not seen much use for a number of years and others had ideas of riding, on bikes which were some years out of date. For those overly ambitious for their state of fitness, the ride up the hill at Koonwarra soon convinced them that they were in the wrong bunch.

Others battled on and needed a helping hand to make it back for the barbecue.

There were riders from Echuca, Tocumwal, Melbourne and the locals.

A few tales were swapped at the barbecue along with presentations for the road season. The aggregate winners for the road season were presented with their

trophies. Seniors – Neil White, Under 17 – Elliott Gin, Under15/13 group – Will Lumby.

Organisers had to wrap things up around mid afternoon to prepare the evening venue – the Leongatha RSL – for a 7pm gathering.

The evening produced a crowd of past members of around 120 people. Members came from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Newcastle, Sale, and all around Victoria. For many it was years between contact so the evening was a great get together for the members.

Tony Smith (club coach and MC for the evening) welcomed all to the night and reflected on the great number of high achievers over the 50 years. He then moved on to advise the members to watch the progress of this year’s Sun Tour and local member, Nick Aitken, as he rides in the team of Michael Wilson, the winner of the 2007 tour.

Jim Geary, one of four founding members at the reunion, was then asked to tell the gathering how the club started in 1959. He also had some tales to tell from early years, along with his appreciation of the help he gets with being an official at each week’s racing.

With the large crowd it was easy to miss seeing people and many were still finding people at the very end of the night who they only just realised were at the event.

Most comments were that it was a great night of meeting and talking and an enjoyable occasion. The large display of press clippings and photos was another great reminder of the past. The event has also prompted the club to try and record some of this history, including the successful track carnivals run from 1979 until 2008.

Life members: Jack Edney, Jim Geary, Alan Williams and Norm Geary, who are also founding club members, were given the honour of cutting the cake. Photo courtesy Lynton Clay.

What a ride: talking about some of the club’s great moments, from left, Michael Hemming, David McFarlane, Terry Watchorn Adrian Davenport, Ray ‘Stinger’ Hunter, and Tony Smith.

Dukes gather: from left, Maryanne, Claire and Martin Duke from Echuca. Maryanne was an official from 1996 till 2002 while Martin supported his racing sons at the club, Brett and Gareth.

Reliving memories: Claire and Martin Duke (front, left) travelled from Echuca and Harold Oataway (back, right) from Langwarrin to catch up with current cycling club members Lindsay Love (front) and Leon Watchorn.

Cycling gurus: from left, Rod Hopcraft, Kevin Brislin and Kevin Bishop.

Ideal conditions: Leongatha Cycling Club members Phil Ewington, Terry Watchorn, Jeff Lee and Steve Wilson rode to Pound Creek under sunny skies.

Touching base: foundation club members Alan Williams and Norm Geary inspect Norm’s collection of cycling memorabilia, including his certificate denoting third placing in the Victorian Schoolboys Cycling Championship of 1957.

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Reminiscing about that carnival

By Matt Dunn

FOR Terry Watchorn the end of the Leongatha Cycling Carnival was more painful than the final sprint of a daylong road race.

Terry Watchorn: the indefatigable organiser of the Leongatha Cycling Carnival believes the carnival may yet come back.

“I’m very disappointed. I put my heart and soul into it. I’m just another person, another member of the club and I’ve got to abide by the democratic system,” he said.

In his mind, and the minds of many other cycling aficionados from across the region, the carnival was something that will always be linked to the Leongatha Cycling Club.

It was something too that spoke volumes about the status of cycling in the region.

People in the cycling world said ‘Leongatha’ and the immediate two words after were ‘Cycling Carnival’.

It is little wonder Terry, who ran the Leongatha Newsagency in town, gained a legendary status. Chief organiser of the carnival and a founding member of the club, he could easily be granted the title of ‘Mr Cycling’.

“I was the bloke out the front calling the shots, you could say. But I didn’t have to ask anyone to anything, things were just done,” he said.

But Terry may not be finished with the carnival yet, and believes it could still be resurrected “in some form”.

“Maybe we could have it in conjunction with something else, athletics or whatever. A wood chopping event’s got great potential,” he said.

As old and young cyclists gathered last

weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Leongatha Cycling Club, many stories were told about the exploits of Terry, and his ability to attract not just the best cyclists in Australia, but the top names from around the globe to a country town in South Gippsland.

“We had riders from the US, New Zealand, England, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Malaysia and Trinidad. They’re the ones that just come readily to my mind,” he said.

“It was all about showcasing the best in the world and the best Australia had produced.

It was an also an opportunity for our kids to see these cyclists, without having to go to Melbourne.

“It gave the kids here an opportunity to compete too.”

Held at the Leongatha Velodrome, Terry believes the carnivals were the “highlight of the years of the Leongatha Cycling Club”.

He admits to a certain amount of bias, but when you look at the list of champions who competed in the event it is hard to disagree.

There were Commonwealth and world champions among them.

“I believe that the most important thing we did with the carnival was having the use of the velodrome. It’s a wonderful track and a natural amphitheatre,” he said.

“You can stand up the back there and view everything you want to watch. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our sport.

When Kenrick Tucker first came, I had people coming into the newsagency saying, ‘I can’t believe a fella can ride a bike that fast.’

“Gary Neiwand was the most brilliant

cyclist we’ve ever produced. There’s no one with more sheer speed than Gary Neiwand. You had the power of Stephen Pate, who would win handicaps from nowhere, coming from miles behind to win. He’d give away 200 metres in a four lap event and mow them down over the last lap. Unbelievable.

“Then you had the endurance of Brett Aitken and Scott McGrory, who won our motor pace trial and then went on to win at the Olympic Games. Bailey came here and raced and all he could get was third in the sprint derby. He went on and won two gold medals in the games.”

They were heady days, but rain and a shifting focus from the track to the road affected the event greatly, with Terry calling it quits in the lead up to the 2007 carnival.

But as Terry well knows, everything goes in cycles, and the carnival may yet come back.

Sheer speed: Gary Neiwand comes around the outside of another competitor at a Leongatha Cycling Carnival event.

Ladies of the track LADIES, have your best racing hats ready.

Terrific session: sixteen kids took part in a tennis clinic at Mardan last week.

Mardan tennis LAST Thursday, October 8 the Mardan Tennis Club held a two hour tennis clinic at the courts, which was conducted by Annette and Mark Sheppard.

Sixteen young boys and girls were put through all the fundamentals and some very testing drills. It was a terrific session and a huge benefit to all who attended.

Many thanks to the club for putting this together, Annette and Mark for their expertise and Patrick for getting everything ready. It was much appreciated by all the parents.

One piece of advice that we picked up from Mark was that if you’re in Alice Springs with the intention of getting up early the next morning and climbing Ayers Rock, you are only about 400 kilometres from achieving that goal. It can be done, but yes, you have to get up very early in the morning.

It’s almost horse racing season and Stony Creek will begin 2009/2010 with Ladies’ Day on Friday, November 6.

The incredibly popular first day is a celebration of spring, with head-turning fashions and jolly good feelings.

Leongatha clothing store, Influence on Dusk, will again have a bevy of beauties displaying the latest female fashions.

A lady with the most fashionable outfit on the day will also be chosen.

Meeniyan identity and 3GG presenter Megan Harris will compere the fashion parade.

She will be the Voice of Stony Creek this season and help promote races.

The capable Sarah Ashe is catering again, with a three course luncheon complemented by a range of carefully selected still and bubbly wines.

Billie Broadfoot will bring a touch of elegance to proceedings when she sings in the afternoon.

Stony Creek Racing Club chief executive officer Ralph Gallagher, said there will be a specially disguised guest tipster.

“One of the pleasing aspects of the day is that it seems to attract an incredible cross section of women,” he said.

“There are young people, grandmothers,

professionals and a woman rushing off to do the milking at 4.30pm.”

The 140 or so ladies attending the luncheon will be a very special part of the total crowd of several hundred.

“We will have a whole collection of prizes donated by business houses from Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Meeniyan and Foster to be awarded during the afternoon,” Mr Gallagher said.

Racing starts at 12 noon, with the last race likely to be run just after 5pm.

Mr Gallagher said Stony Creek would have six meetings this season.

“We expect each of them will be well patronised, because in our discussions with Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria we’ve managed to hang on to our key dates,” he said.

“The season is looking particularly promising, with the track in great shape.

“We were concerned earlier in the year about the club’s future prospects but we put a submission to racing Victoira and we have secured funding for our training facilities for the next five years.”

Mr Gallagher said the club was looking forward to having some additional trials of horses at the start of next year to supplement the race days.

Ready for Ladies Day: Barb Boag, Cath Laing, Judy Stone and Megan Harris.

Leongatha Little Athletics results NEW registrations over the past week saw 170 competitors turn out in breezy, but otherwise beautiful conditions, for the Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s second meeting for the season on Saturday, October 10.

Another three centre records were broken. Lauren Goldie again featured in the field events, this time breaking the Under 15 girls shotput record with a throw of 10.13m, 85cm past the previous benchmark.

Olivia Cope took out the Under 14 girls 1500m walk in a terrific time of 9:56 Throw long: Jessie Fowkes in the Under 7 girl’s minutes.

Wes Graeme and Julian Patterson both shotput.

smashed the previous 1.31m mark in the Under 12 boys high jump with 1.40m clearances, although Julian took the record with a beaut 1.42m jump.

Congratulations to all competitors for the great spirit and effort shown out on the track and field.

Personal best times will begin to arrive once events are repeated.

Our third meeting is this Saturday, October 17, starting at 9.30am.

Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend.

Please also remember to let Helen Patterson or Michelle Evans know if you are interested in competing in the Gippsland Region Relay Championships at Newborough on Sunday, November 15.

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Dalyston Football/Netball Club presentation night

Reserves: Adam Ware (Most Consistent), Brett Hunter (Most Determined), Shannon Coldebella (Coach’s Award) and Wayne Luke (runner-up Best and Fairest). Absent: Jason Krieg (Best and Fairest).

A Grade: Jarney Thomas (Best in Finals), Jess McRae (Best and Fairest) and Tess Angarane (runner-up Best and Fairest).

Seniors: Jimma Rosendale (Most Improved) and Tylah Osbaldeston (Coach’s Award). Absent: Leigh Wilkinson (Most Determined).

Thirds: Ant Carew (coach), Joseph Alexander (Coach’s Award), Callum Loughran (Most Determined) and Clay Tait (Most Consistent). Absent: Brett Gheller (runner-up Best and Fairest).

Most Consistent senior: Blake Carew.

Thirds Best and Fairest: Bob Beaton.

Club Person of the Year: Billy McLardy.

Seniors: James Ross (runner-up Best and Fairest), Pete Weston (coach) and Rogan Jennings (Best and Fairest).

17 & Under: Amanda Davenport (runner-up Best and Fairest), Kara Landells (Best and Fairest and Best in Finals). Absent: Clair Burns (Coach’s Award).

Ready to race

By Brad Lester THOROUGHBRED trainer Tracey Josephs is anticipating the start of the spring racing season with a hunger for success.

The Toora woman is looking to race High Czarmonty at either Stony Creek, Bairnsdale or the Healesville picnic races, as her season-opener.

The five-year-old gelding is the pick of her stable, winning three picnic races from four, and placing fourth and fifth in professional events last season.

“He’s pretty good at the picnics but is finding it hard to get a run at the professionals,” Josephs said.

High Czarmonty made a surprise mark on the racing scene last November by winning his first race under Josephs with odds of 20 to one.

The horse was sired by Dangerous to High Czarina and bred by Joe Ryan of Welshpool.

Other mounts in Josephs’ stable are High Kinglana and Grand Legend, all geldings.

A trainer for just four years, Josephs is one of the younger trainers at Stony Creek, but feels comfortable in the role after a life-time around horses.

B Grade: Georgia Vick (equal runner-up Best and Fairest), Bonnie McRae (Best and Fairest), Claire Toole (equal runner-up Best and Fairest) and Britt Simpson (Coach’s Award).

Croquet Close bond: Tracey Josephs prefers to ride her own horses, including High Czarmonty.

She competed with the Bennison Pony Club and is now a member of the Bennison Adult Riding Club.

Her foray into training began under the mentorship of trainer Peter Sutherland, late of Welshpool.

“I did not know anything about racing until I started there. I learnt a lot from Peter,” Josephs said.

Now riding six days a week, Josephs combines training her own stable with riding trackwork for clients at Stony Creek on Saturday

mornings.

“I would rather do the riding myself than have someone else do it for me because then I know how the horses are progressing,” she said.

She is often seen training for up to eight kilometres on the rail trail at Foster or on the beaches at Port Welshpool and Waratah Bay. “I just like seeing the horses progress from when they first start walking to when they are racing, when they get fitter,” Josephs said.

LOCAL players have been playing at tournaments at Traralgon and at headquarters Cairnlea.

Thelma Arnup won in Melbourne and the others performed well at Traralgon.

Leongatha 1 had a bye but Leongatha 2 had a good win against Sale 4-2.

Halfway through pennant Leongatha 1 is running second behind Morwell. Leongatha 2 is fourth.

Cairnlea winner: Thelma Arnup with Brian Reither, in the Senior’s Tournament.

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Reigning champs triumph in South Gippsland Pennant Bowls FOLLOWING the start of the pennant season for Divisions 4 and 5 last weekend, the main season got underway last Saturday in fine and sunny conditions.

The ‘kiss of death’ had no affect on Phillip Island when they travelled to Korumburra and walked away with all three rinks, my tip of Mirboo North accounting for Foster also failed to eventuate when they went down to Foster.

Last year’s premiers Leongatha had no trouble accounting for Inverloch Blue, whilst the game of the round saw Inverloch White and Wonthaggi battle it right out to the finish, with the end result

seeing a tie with 70 shots each.

Wonthaggi however came away with nine points to Inverloch White seven points.

In Division 2, San Remo had no trouble taking the points against Toora.

Wonthaggi lost narrowly to Leongatha by four shots.

The bowl of the day went to Fred Sauvarin when, with his last bowl on the 20th end and Wonthaggi holding five shots and the kitty in the ditch, drew to within two inches of the ditch and won the end.

Magnificent draw bowl Fred.

Lang Lang easily accounted for Tarwin Lower and Meeniyan at home had no trouble against Inverloch.

The results of all matches were: Division 1: Inverloch Blue 0-52 lt

Leongatha 16-87: Foster 14-77 def Mirboo Nth 2-70: Korumburra 0-45 lt Phillip Island 16-93: Wonthaggi 9-70 drew Inverloch White 7-70.

Ladder: Phillip Island 16-48; Leongatha 15-34; Foster 14-7; Wonthaggi 9-0; Inverloch White 7-0; Mirboo North 2 -7; Inverloch Blue 0 -34; Korumburra 0 -48.

Division 2: San Remo 14-82 d Toora 2-64: Leongatha 14-73 d Wonthaggi 2-69: Tarwin Lower 0-62 lt Lang Lang 16-73: Meeniyan 16-84 d Inverloch 0-52.

Ladder: Meeniyan 16-32; Lang Lang 16-11; San Remo 14-18; Leongatha 144; Wonthaggi 2 -4; Toora 2 -18; Tarwin Lower 0 -11.

Division 3: Loch 2-66 lt Foster 14-83: Leongatha 0-55 lt Corinella 16-78: Phillip Island White 4-71 lt Phillip Island Blue 12-

72: Wonthaggi 1-52 lt Fish Creek 15-86.

Ladder: Corinella 16-23; Fish Creek 15-34; Foster 14-17; Phillip Island Blue 121; Phillip Island White 4 -1; Loch 2 -17; Wonthaggi 1 -34; Leongatha 0 -23.

Division 4: Port Welshpool 16-83 d Korumburra Maroon 0-52: Korumburra Gold 14-83 d Mirboo North 2-53: Inverloch 16-88 d Phillip Island 0-57.

Ladder: Inverloch 30-48; Korumburra Gold 27-47; Port Welshpool 16-25; Phillip Island 14 -25; Mirboo North 4 -47; Korumburra Maroon 3 -48.

Division 5: Tarwin Lower 16-72 d Meeniyan 0-58: Loch 2-66 lt Wonthaggi 14-67: San Remo 2-53 lt Fish Creek 14-80.

Ladder: Tarwin Lower 20-5; Fish Creek 18-7; San Remo 18-5; Loch 14-8; Wonthaggi 14 -31; Meeniyan 12-6.

Division 6: Inverloch 14-54 d Toora 0-36: Phillip Island 14-52 d Lang Lang 0-27: Foster 14-48 d San Remo 0-26: Wonthaggi 14-49 d Meeniyan 0-29.

Ladder: Phillip Island 14-25; Foster 14-22; Wonthaggi 14-20; Inverloch 14-18; Toora 0 -18; Meeniyan 0 -20; San Remo 0 -22; Lang Lang 0 -25.

My ‘kiss of death’ tips for this coming weekend in Division 1 are: Mirboo North to bounce back at home against Inverloch Blue; Phillip Island will win by the length of the straight against Foster at home; Inverloch White may struggle a bit against Korumburra even on their home track, whilst in the match of the round Leongatha at home by the slimmest of margins against Wonthaggi.

SGDLBA pennant bowls Division 1 Wonthaggi 93 (45 shots) d Meeniyan 48 (K. Simpson 32 d A. Van Wamel 14, I. Donohue 21 lt L. Hanks 22, J. Clarkson 40 d M. Pearson 12).

Lang Lang 80 (23 shots) d San Remo 57 (R. Geyer 28 d K. Hale 18, J. Prowd 22 d S. Carvosso 18, L. Hobson 30 d C. Thorn 21).

Foster 91 (35 shots) d

Inverloch 56 (L. Vignocchi 30 d A. Tschiderer 26, M. Climas 34 d S. Cook 18, R. Richardson 27 d C. Hughes 12).

Phillip Island (11 shots) 73 d Leongatha 62 (P. Francis 24 d R. Renden 22, P. Davis 27 d B. Thompson 13, R. James 22 lt E. McIntyre 27).

Division 2 Port Welshpool 77 (18 shots) d Inverloch 59 (M.

McDonald 25 d M. Paynting 15, A. Collins 30 d R. Everitt 17, L. McLaine 22 lt M. Goss 27).

Fish Creek 76 (19 shots) d Tarwin 57 (P. Hazeltine 26 d G. Bright 14, V. Synan 28 d H. Twite 26, N. Van Dyk 22 d D. Barnes 17).

Korumburra 91 (37 shots) d Loch 54 (D. Williams 28 d J. Miller 18, M. Goad 34 d G. Garry 18, J.

Leongatha bowls

McLaren 29 d V. Kennedy 18).

Phillip Island 79 (31 shots) d Wonthaggi 48 (R. Viney 37 d M. McBain 12, E. De Vries 23 d E. Thompson 15, W. Braun 19 lt D. Yarley 21).

Division 3 Corinella 57 (11 shots) d Toora 46 (E. Johnston 23 d J. Bland 21, H. Anderson 34 d B. Curram 25).

Phillip Island 49 (11 shots) d Leongatha 38 (E. Stephenson 32 d I. Pritchard 18, J. Christie 17 lt P. Fleming 20).

Inverloch 53 (11 shots) d Korumburra 42 (J. Arnold 21 d N. Gilbert 20, M. Treadwell 32 d E. O’Flaherty 22).

Wonthaggi 65 (27 shots) d Foster 38 (V. Griffiths 31 d L. Wheeler 24, G. Mitford 34 d J. Bohn 14).

Meeniyan had the bye (1 point).

Ladders

Pennant supporter: Fay Judd (Leongatha), Joan Farmer (Phillip Island) and Marg Barter (Leongatha) at Leongatha last week.

Meeniyan bowls THURSDAY, October 1 was the beginning of our summer triples program which was sponsored by McDonald and Roberts.

There were four three-game winners. The lucky ones were locals, Bob Graeme (returning from up north), Dave Gillett and Dudley Harrison. Ever consistent Dino, Seb and Lucy from Foster were runners-up.

Pennant began for Division 5 on October 3 when they played away to Fish Creek, winning by 20 shots.

Last week’s pennant was a mixed bag.

The ladies began their season last Tuesday with Division 1 playing last year’s premiers Wonthaggi at home, going down by 45 shots, with one rink successful. Threes had a bye.

This week Ones played away to Leongatha and Threes were away to Phillip Island.

Saturday pennant saw Division 2 at home to Inverloch where they won 84 to 52, with all rinks getting the points. Division 5 and 6 found the slower grass greens of Tarwin Lower and Wonthaggi hard to adapt to, with Fives going down by 14 shots and Sixes by 20. Next week Twos are away to Toora, Fives away to Wonthaggi and Sixes are home to Inverloch.

Social bowls on Wednesday, October 7 was won by Barb Scott, Dave Gillett and Morrie Parry, from a field of 23. The lucky draw went to Mick Scott.

Affiliated members are reminded that lists are up for the club events. The singles final needs to be played by late December, so this one will be closing shortly.

Members are urged to read the summarised unification document available in the clubhouse.

Good to know that Ian Dewar is up and about after a long spell in hospital. We hope to see you back bowling soon Ian.

Division 1 Wonthaggi .......................+45 Foster ...............................+35 Lang Lang .......................+23 Phillip Island ...................+11 Leongatha ..........................-11 San Remo ..........................-23 Inverloch ...........................-35 Meeniyan ...........................-45 Division 2 Korumburra....................+37 Phillip Island ...................+31

2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2

Fay Judd: from Leongatha Bowls Club plays Division 3 pennant last week.

Fish Creek .......................+19 Port Welshpool ................+18 Inverloch ...........................-18 Tarwin Lower ....................-19 Wonthaggi .........................-31 Loch ..................................-37 Division 3 Wonthaggi .......................+27

Korumburra bowls SORRY folks, no report last week.

Some of our winners over the last few weeks have been John Myors, Neil Joyce, Wayne Blogg, Ron Hutton, Ross Lomagno, Keith Marett, Graeme Faull, Nancy Gilbert, Ross Besley, Helene Harris and Joanna Schmidt.

October 4 was our annual social day against Dandenong RSL/Rec, when members and visitors had a most enjoyable social day of bowls.

Many thanks to all who helped to make the day such a success.

After two games of 12 ends Korumburra were winners of the challenge shield, with the Korumburra best card being held by Bruce McLaren, Shirley Martin, Ted Kealy and Brian Pepperell.

Monday was another busy day for the bowling club, when the men’s triples was held. Our thanks to sponsors, Burra Sheetmetal, our thanks to Mal Kitchingman and Fred Clark.

After three games winners were B.L.G. Ken Taylor, Jack Goodridge, Andie Petrie (Warragul); runners-up Finlay Luke, Col Cochrane, John Tuckfield (Loch), with Wonthaggi taking home the spoils of Ron Snooks, Tom Studham and Frank Cumino, with three wins 30 shots up.

Ladies pennant on Tuesday had mixed results for the girls, with Division 2 having an easy win over Loch. Our best score card was Margaret Coad, Margaret Brown and Margaret Claney, with a 16 shot win against Gay Garry’s lasses.

In Division 3 the girls weren’t so lucky, going down by 11 shots against Inverloch. Our best card was Nancy Gilbert’s lasses, Wendy Pepperell, Margaret Hams and Mae Harris, one shot loss to Joyce Arnold’s lasses.

The ladies on Wednesday had fewer members on the greens. After two games our winners were Shirley Martin and Joanna Lomagno, with

two wins plus 13 ends, with two other teams with close scores.

The men’s pairs on Tuesday was another pleasant day of bowls. After three games with three wins plus 14 shots, winners were Ken Cecil and Ross Lomagno, with the drawn card to Chas Blogg and Alan Morphett.

The club’s best wishes to president Bill Chivers who is in hospital, and George Fairweather who has had health problems also.

The club extends best wishes to John Fisher for his selection in the State RSL bowls team for the second year running, well done Fish, in Hobart in December.

Twelve players were on the greens for Bankers on Saturday. After three games, winners with nine shots up were Bev Seikman, Joan Burrows and Neil Joyce. But the pennant teams didn’t have such a successful start to the season.

In Division 1 Korumburra were host to Phillip Island, with a disastrous scoreline for Korumburra, with a loss of 48 shots. Our best card was John Fisher’s lads, Ross Besley, Alan Jordan and Bill Dilg, nine shot loss against Kevin Wagner’s lads.

Division 4 were home to Mirboo North, with the lads having a successful day. All three teams had a win, our best result was Les Eastman’s crew, George Hams, Ian Pepperell and Ken Myors, 32 shot win against Graeme Roberts’ lads.

The Division 4 Maroons travelled to Port Welshpool where they went out with the tide, with Jeff Coulston’s crew, Graeme Faull, Chas Blogg and John McVeigh only missed out by two shots against M. Capan’s lads.

Next week’s match will have the ladies in Division 2 home to Tarwin Lower, while the Division 3 girls are home to Foster. The lads next week in Division 1 are away to Inverloch White, while the Division 4 lads are Gold, away to Port Welshpool and Maroon home to Phillip Island.

2 2 0 0 0 0 2

Corinella ..........................+11 2 Inverloch .........................+11 2 Phillip Island ...................+11 2 Meeniyan ..................................1 Toora .................................-11 0 Korumburra .......................-11 0 Leongatha ..........................-11 0 Foster .................................-27 0

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, October 7, welcome down to Buffalo Joe and Joyce Occhipinti, Charlie and Mary Tumino, and also good to see Jim Atkins back. Thanks for coming, wonderful to see you all.

We had six teams for the night: 6th (LLW) 10 ends, Rod McConchie, Glenis Densley and Joe Occhipinti; 5th (LW) 12 ends, Toni Heldens, Andrew Hanks, Carolyn Benson and Jim Atkins; 4th (DLW) 11 ends, Karl Kappes, Peter Tiziani and Tamara Teylor; 3rd (DWL) 12 ends, Ian Benson, Joyce Occhipinti and Illene Tiziani; 2nd (WLW) 12 ends, Peter Heldens, Charlie Tumino, Sebastian Terranova and Bill Wolswinkle; 1st (WWL) 15 ends, Glenys Pilkington, Graeme Tobias and Mary Tumino.

Best 1st game Glenys P. 10-7; best 2nd game Glenys P. 16-1; best 3rd game Peter H. 12-2.

With a cuppa and a biscuit, we wished Charlie a happy birthday and we were done again for another week. So see you all again next week. Everyone is welcome, 7.30pm.

Don’t forget our presentation dinner Tuesday, October 20. For more information please call Karl Kappes before Friday.

Mardan indoor IT was our annual visit to Wonthaggi last week and after 54 years it is a good tradition to keep going.

Eighteen Mardan players and 18 Wonthaggi players enjoyed a social night of bowls.

There was only one team with three wins. They were: Andy Plowman (skip), Pat Smith, Molly Davidson and Jillian Matthies.

Reminder that Bowls will be held at the Senior Citizens Rooms on October 14, 21 and 28.

THE 2009/2010 pennant season is underway, so let’s start with the ladies results for Tuesday, October 6.

Our Division 1 ladies played at Phillip Island and came away with one win and two losses, and went down to Phillip Island ladies by 13 shots overall.

Division 3 ladies played Phillip Island at home, again one win and two losses, so lost to Phillip Island ladies by 11 shots overall.

This week will see our Division 1 ladies away to play Meeniyan, while Division 3 will play Toora at Toora. Good luck ladies.

On Wednesday, October 7 a ladies social event was played amongst a small group of our ladies and the winners on the day with eight shots up were Joan Bee and Faye Turner (s).

Sponsors for the day were Brett and Judy Stubbs.

Men’s pennant commenced on Saturday, October 10 with Division 1 away to Inverloch Blue. Leongatha’s total score was 73 shots to Inverloch 64, giving Leongatha an overall win of 13 shots.

Division 2 were at home to Wonthaggi with the results, Leongatha 73 shots to Wonthaggi 69, giving Leongatha an overall win of four shots.

Division 3 were at home to Corinella but were out of luck, Corinella winning all three rinks with a total of 78 shots to our 55 shots, giving Corinella an overall win of 23 shots.

This week sees Division 1 at home to Wonthaggi, with Division 2 away to Tarwin Lower, and Division 3 away to Phillip Island.

Wednesday, October 7 saw a mixture of pennant players take to the greens in a two games by 10 ends triples social bowls.

Winners on the day were G. Witherow and Ray McGannon (s) on plus 15 shots.

Runners-up were Wayne Walker (s), Frank Filomeno and David Dunkley on plus 11 shots.

Sponsors for the day again were Brett and Judy Stubbs, and we thank them for their sponsorship.

Finally, good to see life member Frank Lane, along with the two Dons, around the club and passing on their words of wisdom and encouragement to our bowlers.

Also best wishes from the club to two of our members who over the last week fell victim to a little ill health, but are now on the road to recovery, past president Ron Cook and great club member, Murray Blackburn.

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Inverloch bowls OUR club had a mixed bag of luck in the first full round of pennant matches last Saturday.

We had good wins in Divisions 4 and 6. A hard fought tie in Division One White, while Division 1 Blue and Division 2 had bad losses.

In Division 1 White’s game against Wonthaggi on their green, our boys had to come from behind to achieve their tied game. Going into the game’s last end we were one shot down overall.

Ted Bott’s rink had the chance to grab the game when his third, Peter Shaw, drew the shot which virtually tied the game, but neither skip could break the deadlock and had to settle for a tied game.

Ted Bott’s 10 shot win was our only winning rink, the other going down by small margins.

In our other Division One game against the reigning premier Leongatha, the ‘Blues’, despite a great effort

by Harry Rybalka’s rink only going down by one shot, and a creditable performance by Cliff Coram’s rink only losing by eight shots, but the disappointing result for the day was the 25 shot loss by Lew Caile’s rink against the powerful John Hall rink.

Division 2 travelled to Meeniyan and suffered a 20 shot loss. They went to the tea break down by only a small margin, but on resumption of play the home side really hit their straps and ran away from us.

A highlight of Division 4’s 31 shot win against Phillip Island was a great first

half effort by John Madden’s rink when they were over 20 shots before their opponents scored.

Jack Miller’s rink, for the second week in a row, gave their opposition a great early lead, but once again they were able to come back and score a three win after being down 3-14.

In the Division 6 game we had a rather comfortable 18 shot win against Toora on our green, although Ian Wood’s rink had a few anxious moments before they secured their seven shot win.

Jim Gilfillan’s rink held a lead all match, winning by 11 shots.

Our club’s regular season opening barbecue last Wednesday evening was great and enjoyable, with around 60 men in attendance.

A big thank you to Veronica Muir and Margaret Griffin who looked after us so well.

A good field of 28 players turned out for social bowls last Thursday and after the usual two games of 12 ends there were five two-game winners.

Equal on 21 shots up were Neil Everitt (sk) and Jim Hutton, and George Scott (sk) and Peter Dalmau, but the winners with 17 ends were Neil and Jim, two ends ahead of George and Peter.

Other two-game winners were Ray Gostling and Rob Huntley, John Sutcliffe and Brian Growse, together with Ian Bulloch and Harry Rybalka.

Ladies LAST Tuesday was our first week of pennant.

Division 1 played at Foster

Mirboo North AFTER a busy winter bowling season the club has embarked on its summer program.

After three decisive wins in practice games against quality opposition, the Division 1 team expected to play well against Foster in our season opener.

The Foster players were too good for us and we went down by seven shots in a close tussle: 70-77.

Phil Stimson skippered a side to win by four shots: 26-22.

Ross Gabb played really well as a novice skipper, but was beaten by five shots: 23-28.

Peter Randall was our other skipper and lost in another close encounter by six shots: 21-27.

We play Inverloch Blue at home next week. We are confident of another competitive performance.

Our monthly affiliated men’s triples was played in pleasant conditions last

Fish Creek bowls OUR ladies had a good win at Tarwin Lower last Tuesday and play Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi this week.

Both our men’s teams had wins on Saturday, with Division 3 winning by 27 shots and Division 5 a 20 shot win over San Remo.

This week Division 3 are at home to Phillip Island White and the team is L. McKenzie, C. McGannon, D. Christie, W. Ferbrache, R. McKenzie, R. Staley, D. Livingstone, F. Carter, I. McLean, A. Kerr, R. Cozens and B. Everard.

Division 5 travel to Tarwin Lower and need to be ready to leave at 11.50am. The team is J. Stefani, K. Flanders, P. Tori, L. Synan, A. Atwell, R. Grylls, F. McLoughlin, N. Buckland, D. Stefani, J. Charlton, R. Cooper and J. Lavarda. Emergencies J. Lindeman and R. Poletti.

Again this year we are holding the Lyric Theatre show on Thursday, November 19.

and found the going tough.

Division 2 played at home and also had a loss.

Division 3 played at Korumburra and won.

Wednesday saw the first round of 100-up being played.

There were some close games played between our new bowlers, and I know we will be seeing a lot more of them in our club championships.

The next round is not until February, so there is plenty of time to practice.

In the afternoon there were only 12 ladies playing social bowls and the winners with a great margin were the team of Joyce Arnold, Robyn Dennis and Pat Stoneham. Runners-up were Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe and Cynthia Hensley.

Sunday we held our Gala Day, and with perfect weather and 20 teams on the green, a good day was had by all. The sponsor was Southcoast First National and Inverloch Bowling Club.

Thanks also to our new greenkeeper Kieran Gardiner for the condition of the greens.

The winners were a family affair, Esme, Cliff and Mick Coram with Mary McBain who all bowled excellently.

The runners-up for the day were Ann Green’s team from Phillip Island with John, Dale and Polly.

Best last game went to Veronica and Doug Muir, Shirley Cook and David Blake.

Don’t forget monthly triples on October 21. The club singles on October 28 and the club pairs on November 4.

Thursday.

Full rinks were the order of the day, with those balloted out assured of a game next month.

The Meeniyan trio of Allan Hanks (skip), Garry Lang (second) and John Cocking (lead) won the day with a clear cut lead at 52 points.

A local combo of Phil Stimson (skip), Bert Bright (second) and Morrie Briscoe took home the chooks for runners-up.

The day was sponsored by Kelly Mowers.

Our clubhouse renovations are nearing completion, so all should be in order for our big Melbourne Cup day.

See Phil Stimson if you wish to play.

Division 4 played away at Korumburra. They suffered a 30 point loss: 5383. Graham Robert’s team was minus 32; Kevin Mallet’s team minus three and Doug Berriman skipped a winning side, winning by five shots.

Loch bowls BOTH our men’s pennant teams played at home in fine conditions on Saturday, with Division 3 going down to Foster, and Division 5 losing by one shot to Wonthaggi.

Our ladies’ team also lost to the Korumburra girls on Tuesday after an even performance by all rinks.

Social bowls winners on Thursday were John Kennedy, Jenny Miller and Mar-

Tarwin Lower THE first game of ladies pennant was played in cool blustery conditions with Fish Creek beating Tarwin by 19 shots.

Congratulations to Jo in her first pennant game playing for the opposition and bowling extremely well.

Barefoot Bowlers were disappointed that they were unable to get onto the green due to inclement weather.

Those who stayed enjoyed

Skating up a storm TALENTED young skateboarders had the opportunity to show their best tricks at the end of the school holidays.

The Bass Coast Skate Series was held at Cowes, Inverloch and Wonthaggi on the first three days of October.

At Inverloch there were two age categories for skateboarders to compete in.

Each competitor had two opportunities to demonstrate their skills, then the best two skateboarders competed against each other in the final.

Tom Justice from Phillip Island won the junior category and James Sheerin from Wonthaggi took out the senior category.

The event was hosted by YMCA Youth Services and supported by the Department of Planning and Community Development and Vortex Skate and Surf.

Category winner: Craig Justice from Phillip Island won the junior section.

Skateboarding: Caleb in the heats at Inverloch.

Jake McDonald: was the runner-up in the senior age group.

garet Cochrane, with Gay Garry, Bev Bowcher and Maggie Hunter runners-up.

Max Crawford won the ‘ditch to ditch’.

A good number of members and partners enjoyed the hospitality at the Poowong Hotel after pennant on Saturday.

Mixed triples on Sunday was won by Max and Maxine Crawford, with Brad Tobin, John Tuckfield, Col and Marg Cochrane runners-up. the barbecue.

First round of Division 2 pennant saw Tarwin go down to Lang Lang by 11 shots while Division 5 playing their second round won by 14 shots against Meeniyan.

Don’t forget to get your names in for our first monthly dinner on Saturday, October 21. The cost is $15 for a three course meal.

Men’s pennant please note: Division 2 at home to Leongatha. Division 5 home to Fish Creek.

Finalist: Alex came second in his age group.

Tye Berckerleg: the Inverloch resident shows his stuff.

Senior winner: James Sheerin from Wonthaggi.

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Spring comp starts THE Leongatha Badminton Club has organised a spring competition for those players eager to keep playing during the warmer months.

The response to the spring competition has been very positive, and with eight evenly matched teams all appears in order for a good season.

The Grevillea team has begun well, with Paul Sokhom and Paris Buckley hitting early form, and new player Finlay Smith winning all three sets. Their opponents, Callistemon, were well supported by Maurice Simpson and Leonie Degnan.

Leptospernum had a tight four point win over Hakea,

Alan McEachern and Dianne Wood the stars of the show, while Brayden Krohn played well for Hakea. Great to see Gabriel Patterson performing well in her first badminton match.

Telopea defeated Boronia by four points, Tash Maskell the stand-out player in this match for Telopea, while Guilia Joyce and Davis Loo were excellent all night for Boronia who were desperately unlucky.

In the final match for review, Melaleuca produced a thrilling one point victory over a gallant Casurina. Great to see former superstar, Glen O’Neill back on the court, and with team-mates, Bev Porter and Jason Comrie on fire, they produced the narrowest of wins. Lauren Goldie played

very well for the unlucky Casuarina team.

Well done to organiser Steve Johnson for getting the spring comp up and going, with support from all players, the event should run smoothly.

Results Melaleuca 5/114 d Casurina 3/113, Telopea 4/123 d Boronia 4/119, Leptospermum 4/112 d Hakea 4/109, Grevillea 6/131 d Callistemon 2/97.

Ladder Grevillea ....................................8 Melaleuca ..................................7 Telopea ......................................6 Leptospernum ..........................6 Hakea .........................................4 Boronia.......................................4 Casuarina....................................3 Callistemon ................................2

Korumburra badminton THE school holiday break is over, leaving us with the final run to the finals in seniors at Korumburra badminton.

This week saw a dominant display from

Shenanigans, who only allowed Rambo two games out of 14, in their 202 to 132 victory.

Transformers had more of a fight on their hands, holding off Matrix to win 181 to 160.

The juniors continue to tick along nicely, with their usual infectious enthusiasm.

Korumburra basketball Results 16 Boys: Celtics 48 (B. Dorling 19) d Bulls 35 (D. Heylen 14); Jaz 43 (K. Spokes 16) d Spurs 42 (A. O’Neil 14).

18 Boys: Olden 43 (T. Sorrell 18) d Caporale 38 (A. Snooks 11); Rodwell 44 (J. Rippingale 15) d Jeffs 24 (P. Monaghan 11).

B Women: Miami 52 (J. Gibaud 26) d Blondies 31 (V. Jackson 8); Pretenders 31 (W. Smith 19) d Shamrocks 27 (A. White 16); Hoodies 46 (T. Kelly 12) d Golden Girls 15 (S. Dixon 6); Bunch of Grapes 40 (B. Muir 24) d Foxes on Fire 23 (B. Appleton 10).

A Women: Miners 43 (J. Jeffs 12) d Mozzies 34 (A. Moriarty 13); Tigers 34 (C. Blair 17) d Bird 18 (Z. Archer 5).

12 Girls: Blair 28 (K. Pepperall 8) d Fitzgerald 24 (Z. Allen 20); Dowel 34 (C. Nestorwisky 10) d Donohue 24 (B. Harper 10.

14 Girls: Jackson 31 (S. Heylen 8) d Taylor 30 (C. Rodda 2); Snell 35 (G. Dixon 7) d Harrower 32 (A. Field 12).

16 Girls: Boomers 52 (C. McRae 14) d Capitals 35 (E. Davidson 14); Rangers 44 (S. Hancock 10) d Fire 42 (C. Welsh 16).

Masters: Mixtures 39 (A. Riseley 16) d Local Blokes 26 (M. Whiteside 12); Trav Gilmores 36 (Brydon 14) d Doggers 19 (D. Brain 3); B.S.C. 55 (J. Kennedy 20) d Wannabes 17 (K. Williams 6).

A Men: Amber Fluids 58 (A. Good 16) d Molten 49 (M. Edwards 12); Wildcats 52 (J. Rippingale 14) d Bird 30 (C. Kyle 9).

12 Boys: Bullets 39 (H. Suckling 20) d Dragons 20 (W. Lumby 8); Sixers 27 (Jeppa 23) d Hawks 19 (Air Snooks 8).

14 Boys: Magic 46 (M. Kennewell 14) d Lakers 23 (M. Boyd 7); Rockets 47 (D. Wilson 12) d Sonics 32 (J. Putullo 12).

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis HALLSTON were big winners this week in the match against Leongatha.

James had his first game at a different club, with Michael and Frank backing him.

Well done to the Hallston ladies, winning the sets too.

Baromi won by 11 games against the Northerners, a tiebreaker each way. Mandy is on the comeback trail.

Leongatha North were winners over Korrine by five games, only a game the difference before the third mixed.

Northerners won the set 6/2, and the match by five games.

Leongatha had a big win against Foster, the last set of the day was won by Foster.

No scores were received from the Berrys Creek versus Koonwarra match. This has a penalty of two points to the winning team.

Koony had a close match against Leongatha, just winners by two games.

Well done to both teams, the tie-breaker to Koony the difference.

Baromi had the win over Hallston. The ladies sets were close. A new combination at Hallston, well done.

Mardan Red and Outtrim Gold had good sets, well done to all players. A tie-breaker in this match too.

Outtrim Maroon had a big win against Blue.

Mardan do well to enter two teams and are the club encouraging juniors, well done.

All clubs should have paid the affiliation fee for their team or teams entered.

Results A Grade: Hallston 9.72, Leongatha 0.31, Baromi 6.59, Leongatha North 3.48, Koonwarra - bye.

A Reserve: Leongatha North 5.43, Korrine 4.38, Leongatha 8.53, Foster 1.22, Berrys Creek v Koonwarra no score, Baromi - bye.

B Grade: Koonwarra 6.42, Leongatha 3.40, Outtrim

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1

C Grade

Won Workmens .................31.91 Imperials ............................30.96 Nerrena ..............................19.78 Won Miners .......................18.54 OMK ...................................17.67 Glen Alvie ...........................16.82 Inverloch ...............................6.05 Korumburra ...........................5.13

Town ...................................30.62 MDU ...................................30.52 Won Miners .......................18.23 OMK...................................17.79 Won Workmens ...................17.29 K’warra L’gatha RSL ..........16.86 Fish Creek/Tarwin .................5.22 Poowong/Loch ......................4.52

A Grade Division 2

D Grade

Fish Creek/Tarwin ............31.56 Phillip Island......................31.04 K’warra L’gatha RSL .......30.90 MDU ...................................18.96 Won Miners .........................17.42 Poowong/Loch ......................5.64 Town......................................5.49 Inverloch ...............................4.59

Town ...................................30.68 Korumburra ......................31.31 Phillip Island......................30.27 K’warra L’gatha RSL .......17.90 Nerrena ................................17.68 Imperials ...............................5.01 Inverloch ...............................4.91 Glen Alvie .............................4.03

B Grade

E Grade

Foster..................................24.51 Phillip Island......................24.00 OMK...................................18.87 Nerrena ..............................17.95 Won Workmens ...................17.58 Imperials .............................17.58 Glen Alvie ...........................16.63 Korumburra ...........................5.17

Foster..................................31.41 Won Miners .......................29.45 Poowong/Loch ...................18.52 Won Workmens .................14.96 Phillip Island .......................14.75 Town......................................9.09 MDU .....................................7.13 OMK .....................................5.69

LCDA Cricket Scoreboard - Round 2 B GRADE FOSTER v PHILLIP ISLAND Foster 1st Innings G Wagstaff c Manteit b Kleverkamp...........................37 R Johnston b Richards .............14 T Garvey run out ........................2 L Kyne lbw Kleverkamp ............8 M Comben c Cleeland b Johnston ...............................0 S Westaway run out....................6 P Jervies run out .......................18 S Corrie run out..........................8 B Coates c Manteit b Kirton ......0 B Tilley n.o.................................1 J Weston n.o. ..............................2 Extras: ...................................... 11 Total: ............................(cc) 9/107 Bowling: S Kirton 7-1-1-18, S Docherty 5-1-0-8, E Richards 8-1-1-25, R Cleeland 5-1-0-6, J Kleverkamp 8-2-2-27, J Johnston 7-0-1-17.

Phillip Island 1st Innings R Cleeland c Weston b Jervies ................................23 M Wilson cb Jervies b Weston ..................................9 K Murphy b Weston .................10 E Richards run out ...................20 A Manteit c Coates b Johnston ...............................25 J Johnston run out ......................8 M Cleary n.o. .............................4 Extras: ........................................8 Total: ..................................6/107 Bowling: R Johnston 8-01-23, B Coates 8-0-0-21, P Jervies 8-4-1-6, J Weston 8-0-2-16, B Tilley 8-0-0-39.

WORKMENS v KORUMBURRA Workmens 1st Innings S Huitema c Wyhoon b Green ..................................10 S Bolding c&b Hall..................22 J Bolding b Green ......................0 B Osborne c Hayes b Loader ................................13 J Wallace c Wyhoon b Loader ..................................7

J Allen c Wyhoon b Hayes .........5 A McLean c Holland b Green ....................................5 N Tessari b Hayes ......................0 S Coldebella b Phillips ...............9 G Ton n.o....................................2 Extras: ......................................20 Total: .......................................93 Bowling: S Phillips 7.5-3-2-9, B Hayes 8-2-2-19, M Wright 5-10-24, P Green 8-2-3-15, S Hall 4-0-1-11, M Loader 5-1-2-10.

Korumburra 1st Innings M Loader run out .....................18 A McKinnon c Wallace b Tessari .................................0 C Smith lbw Tessari ...................1 C Bailey st Huitema b Coldebella ..........................16 B Hayes c Tessari b Ton ...........13 H Wyhoon lbw Coldebella .........0 S Phillips b Tessari ...................24 G Holland c Bolding b Ton ........0 S Hall b Ton ...............................0 M Wright c Tessari b Coldebella ................................0 P Green n.o. ................................2 Extras: ...................................... 11 Total: .......................................86 Bowling: N Tessari 7-0-2-20, A McLean 8-1-1-25, S Coldebella 5-1-3-14, G Ton 5-1-3-23.

GLEN ALVIE v NERRENA Nerrena 1st Innings J Richards c& b Hales ................5 L Jongebloed n.o. .....................47 A Harrison st Lowe b Gennicarro..............................21 W Telfer c&b Hales ...................6 B Castles c Tiziani b Gennicarro................................0 S Allen c Arestia b Hales ...........0 Z Trease st Lowe b Hales ...........1 T Mackie c Lowe b Hales ..........0 B Croatto c? b Beasley .............16 J Holloway n.o. ..........................1 Extras: ......................................12 Total: ...........................(cc) 9/109 Bowling: J Hales 8-2-5-16, S Nippers 8-2-0-11, R Bolding 8-0-025, L Gennicarro 8-2-2-15, J Beasley 5-2-1-13, D Tiziani 3-0-0-21.

Glen Alvie 1st Innings S Smith b Allen ........................23 J Beasley lbw Croatto .............. 11 R Arestia lbw Telfer ................. 11 D Tiziani c Mackie b Croatto................................31 S Lowe b Telfer ..........................0 R Bolding b Sasikumar ..............2 L Gennicarro n.o, .....................18 G Chappell n.o. ........................15 Extras: ........................................4 Total: ...........................(cc) 6/115 Bowling: B Croatto 8-2-2-25, W Telfer 8-2-2-18, S Allen 4-01-13, V Sasikumar 8-3-1-11, J Holloway 4-0-0-11, Z Trease 7-2-0-29, B Castles 1-0-0-7.

OMK v IMPERIALS OMK 1st Innings (No results submitted) Total: ...........................(cc) 7/161 Bowling: M Collins 8-0-2-41, D Connelly 8-1-1-27, J Fiddelaers 8-2-0-17, C Roughead 8-1-4-31, S McLennan 8-0-0-42.

Imperials 1st Innings: K Gray b Creed .......................... 0 A Meyer c Harper b Nation ................................22 D Langstaff lbw Creed ...............1 S McLennan c&b Nation .........26 T Burgess b McMeekin ..............2 K Hall c Nation b Paterson ........4 D Connelly c Adams b Paterson ..................................25 M Collins c Harper b Paterson ....................................2 N Pye c Adams b Paterson .........2 C Roughead b Jeffries ................0 J Fiddelaers n.o. .........................0 Extras: ........................................6 Total: .......................................90 Bowling: Not available.

C Grade Fish Creek/Tarwin 137 (J. Shaw 40, M. Bright 42; L. Mercer 3/16, B. Byrnes 2/22, S. Riley 2/11, P. Van Der Meer 1/3) lt MDU 5/176 (N. Hill 39, T. Zukovskis 53, D. Gordon 33; B. Anderson 2/22, C. Fisher 1/18, S. Smith 1/8).

OMK 7/137 (G. Adams 48,

D. Olden 23, S. Nation n.o. 16; G. Poynton 2/26, D. Brain 1/25, N. Hancock 1/23, M. Holloway 2/25) d Poowong/Loch 9/136 (M. Healy 22, N. Hancock 55; S. Nation 2/23, P. Malherbe 3/34, G. Adams 1/9, G. Knox 2/17).

Wonthaggi Workmens 5/193 (M. Turton n.o. 99, L. Sawyer 22, C. Pitman 47; S. Paterson 3/26, S. Moore 1/17, J. Moore 1/36) d Koonwarra RSL 9/150 (S. Moore 34, B. Arnup 33, J. Moore 46; T. Pendlebury 2/23, M. Sharp 1/31, L. Sawyer 2/18, M. Cadwallender 2/17).

Town 7/157 (B. Moore 30, T. Willcocks 22, W. Geisler 25; C. Honeysett 1/16, M. Greenway 1/31, J. Loos 3/16, P. Loos 2/28) d Wonthaggi Miners 6/140 (M. Loos 34, J .Burke n.o. 42, S. Kaposvari 21; M. Luscombe 2/33, B. Moore 2/20, K. Fleming 1/11).

D Grade Inverloch 69 (I. Fowler 17, D. Jones 13; C. Hulshof 4/23, S. Westaway 2/20, D. Goss 1/23) d Town 8/90 (G. Young 23, M. Craig 21, G. Goss 28; J. Dalmau 3/7, A. Brayley 1/7, C. Bulter 2/18).

Nerrena 6/150 (C. Baudinette 25, G. McGrath n.o 58; R. Matthews 2/31, J. Tiziani 1/21, G. Chisholm 1/19, P. Ptirchard 2/13) d Glen Alvie 110 (M. Rosedale 40, J. Dempsey 20, B. Tiley 14, B. Davidson n.o. 14; G. McGrath 3/6, M. Young 2/16, G. Wightman 2/22, D. Grigg 2/14, T. Clark 1/9).

Phillip Island 4/202 (W. Paterson 17, D. Kenter n.o. 115, T. Kenter 38; R. O’Loughlin 1/19, G. Wright 1/18, P. McCaughan 2/40) d Imperials 6/167 (N. Hodges 46, J. Forrester 43, B. Casbolt 22, A. Pelin n.o. 25; Z. Brown 2/21, J. Blackwell 3/32, B. Johnston 1/33).

Korumburra 8/157 (J .Greenwood 48, G. Barrett 29, P. Kelly 18, J. Oxlee 18; M. Martin 2/14, M. Dooney 1/14, B. Maskell 1/21, M. Pickersgill 2/15) d Koonwarra

RSL 9/98 (M. Dooney 22, S. Bentley 13; D. Bailey 1/14, J. Oxlee 2/26, J. Greenwood 3/19, S. McKenzie 1/6, D. James 1/17).

E Grade Foster 4/174 (R. Dower 25, B. Youl 46, D. Dower n.o. 41; D. Tuckett 1/8, D. Hughes 1/28, K. Robinson 1/33, M. Olden 1/30) d MDU 33 (S. Lanyon 5/16, J. Staley 4/12, J. Chaseling 1/0).

Wonthaggi Miners 9/120 (C. Gooch 24, D. Wylie 23, A. Gennaccaro n.o. 40; J. Thomas 2/20, R. Stein 2/23, R. McGuirk 1/16, S. Knight 3/9) d Wonthaggi Workmens 116 (M. Chizzoniti 28, R. Stein 14, D. McGuirk 24; D. Brown 1/11, A. Cuman 1/9, C. Gooch 2/12, A. Gennaccaro 1/11, F. Seaholme 1/11).

Phillip Island 115 (L. McFee 19, S. Furniss 21, P. Officer 47) d OMK 8/90 (S. Furniss 2/27, B. Young 3/10, B. Johnston 1/17, D. Harrigan 1/5).

Poowong/Loch 150 (J. Garnham 20, G. Frandsen 17, G. Humphrey 33, G. Birnie 24; M. Ellicott 1/24, R. Kelly 3/37, P. Kindellan 2/32) d Town 109 (M. Ellicott 21, N. Nagle 14, P. Warren 13, I. Rutherford 13; G. Frandsen 4/5, I. Jenkins 1/16, J. Cochrane 1/15, R. McKenzie 3/21).

Into cricket A REGISTRATION night will be held for In2cricket at Leongatha Primary School this Friday, October 16 between 4pm-6pm.

Enquiries to Cricket Victoria’s Rob Wood on 0408 820 582.

Sporting spirit: Leongatha prevailed in the A Grade Reserve tennis match against Foster on Saturday at Leongatha, in glorious spring weather. Foster’s Matt Wallis and Thelma Woods (left) congratulate the winners, Andrew Byrne and Emily Wilson.

Gold 6.48, Mardan Red 3.42, Outtrim Maroon 8.50, Mardan Blue 1.22, Baromi 6.48, Hallston 3.37, Korumburra - bye.

Ladders A Grade Baromi ..................................17.0 Hallston ................................15.0 Koonwarra ...........................12.5 Leongatha North ..................8.5 Leongatha................................2.0 A Reserve Leongatha ............................14.0 Baromi ..................................12.5 Leongatha North ................. 11.0

Korrine ................................. 11.0 Berrys Creek........................ 11.0 Koonwarra .............................5.5 Foster.......................................1.0 B Grade Baromi ..................................18.0 Outtrim Gold .......................17.0 Koonwarra ...........................16.0 Outtrim Maroon..................12.0 Mardan Red.............................9.0 Hallston ...................................8.5 Korumburra .............................8.5 Leongatha................................8.0 Mardan Blue............................2.0

Gippsland GCL Under 16 Respresentative side C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to the following players on being selected to represent the LDCA in the GCL Under 16s competition on Sunday October 18, 10.15am start.

LDCA v Central Gippsland at Meerlieu Alex Manteit (captain), Mark McCall (vice captain), Tim Harris, Sam Huitema, Sam Docherty, Daniel Gordon, Alex Pellin, Mitchell Elliott, Matt

Olden, Cam Harris, Eli Richards, Thomas Wyatt. Emergencies: Jordan Poynton, Nathan Allan, Brendan Tomada.

Players to meet at Leongatha Football Ground at 6.30am.

Bus departs at 6.45am.

Contact

Geoff

Wy-

att (home) on 5659 8225 or mobile 0413 081 136

by Thursday confirming availability.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments

Evans Petroleum Round 3 - October 17 Home team Grade A1 OMK Won Miners Inverloch Imperials Grade A2 Koonwarra RSL Town

Away Team

Ground Umpire

v Korumburra v Nerrena v Glen Alvie v Won W’men’s

W Turf* WFG Inv Turf EC

v Phillip Island v Won Miners

L Turf WC1

Clive Salmon Graham Laird Alan Jordan Les White

Brendan Thomas Richard Poole & B. McDon Fish Creek/Tarwin v Inverloch FC Turf* Ken Lester MDU Poowong/Loch Dum Luke Sullivan Grade B Korumburra v OMK Kor John Lea Nerrena v Phillip Island Nerr Daryl Sinclair Won Workmen’s v Imperials MR Ian Thomas Glen Alvie v Foster GA Bob Allan Grade C OMK v Koonwarra RSL OMK Rod Grylls Won Miners v MDU Dal Herb Roberts Poowong/Loch v Won W’men’s Loch Hank Boltong Town v Fish Crk/Tarwin WC2 Stephen Lanyon Grade D Phillip Island v Korumburra Cowes Alan Robert Town v Nerrena MM Geoff Wyatt Inverloch v Glen Alvie Inv Marian Wishart Imperials v K’warra RSL LV Kevin Smith Grade E Poowong/Loch v Foster PW TBA Meeniyan v Phillip Island Meen TBA OMK v Won W’men’s KSC John Williams Town v Won Miners TBA (WC1) TBA Please check grounds. All turfs will be change grounds*

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - PAGE 57

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Dashing ton to ‘Symmo’ YOU can never count out Nerrena’s prolific run-scorer Damien Symmons.

Nerrena had started its chase off disastrously when Mitchell Clark and coach Craig Friebe went for ducks; it was Nerrena 2/0.

After falling for a duck last week, Symmons came out and blasted his way to the association’s top score of the round, an unbeaten 163 as Nerrena smashed the new upstarts in Division One, Glen Alvie.

After winning their first match in the top division, Glen Alvie was brought back to earth with Nerrena

won 3/276 to Glen Alvie’s 105.

Glen Alvie batted first and Ryan Clark was the destroyer, claiming 4/12.

Symmons and Tim Wightman 45 shared in a 125 run stand. After Wightman departed it was Gerard Murphy with 53 not out who shared in an unbeaten 151 partnership to cruise to victory.

Imps v OMK Imperials brought up its second win of the season, defeating OMK 4/157 to 137.

OMK batted first and Tim Miller with 50 and Barry Wyatt 31 were the backbone of the innings.

In reply, Imperials set

up well with Gary Sauvarin 26 and Xavier Davis bringing the score to 54 before the first wicket fell.

Troy Williams 37 and Brett Pedlow 40 not out ensured it was a very fine start for the Imperials season.

Workers v Korumburra Ryan Thomas ensured Workers would have the second highest total for the round (behind Nerrena) with a well made 95.

With Mitchell Thomas 33 and Rob Geyer chipping in with 25, Workers scored 8/222 in reply to Korumburra’s 9/127.

Korumburra has had a disappointing start with

Getting ready: OMK batsman Matt Adams pads up before taking to the ground against Imperials.

two losses, Udara Weerasinghe making the top score of 27 for the Cobras.

Thomas completed a top match, taking 3/19.

Miners v Inverloch Miners scored its first victory, defeating Inverloch 8/158 to 109.

Matt Johnson top scored for Miners with 47 while Nathan Cant took 4/46 for Inveroloch.

In reply Inverloch started well enough, but lost crucial wickets; Dylan Clark was the best with 34 in the middle order.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 WORKMENS v KORUMBURRA Korumburra 1st Innings D Salmon c Britt b Thomas........4 D Dutchman b Thomas ..............0 U Weerasinghe b Thomas ........27 J Cook c&b Bolding...................9 T Allen c Brann b McGuirk .....17 I Osman c Brann b McGuirk ......7 K Rigby c Brann b Bolding .......1 K Dorman n.o...........................22 D Scott c&b Sherrin .................14 M Patching c Geyer b Thomas. 11 A Meade n.o. ..............................4 Extras: ...................................... 11 Total .............................(cc) 9/127 Bowling: R Thomas 7-1-3-19, L McGuirk 8-0-2-35, M Thomas 6-21-15, G Bolding 8-2-2-20, J Sherrin 5-1-1-10, M McCall 6-0-0-26.

Workmens 1st Innings D Brann b Dorman .....................0 C Harvey c&b Dorman ..............5 G Britt c Dutchman b Dorman ................................3 R Thomas b Cook ....................95 G Bolding c Allen b Patching ....2 S Brann b Dorman .....................0 M Thomas b Cook....................35 R Geyer run out........................25 J Sherrin n.o. ............................14 M McCall n.o. ..........................19 Extras: ......................................26 Total: ...........................(cc) 8/222 Bowling: K Dorman 8-1-4-32, M Patching 8-2-1-19, U Weeras-

inghe 8-0-0-32,A Meade 3-00-34, J Cook 7-0-2-55, D Scott 6-0-0-37, I Osman 1-0-0-10.

MINERS v INVERLOCH Miners 1st Innings M Donohue c Taberner b Cant ...0 L Earl c Smith b Ogden..............4 J O’Reilly lbw Cant ...................0 M Johnson c Everingham b Clark...................................47 C Thomas lbw Smith................29 D Atherton c Ogden b Everingham ........................7 J Helman c Hall b Cant ............16 D Beesey n.o. ...........................25 J Trevisi c Debono b Cant ........15 R Thomas n.o. ............................0 Extras: ......................................15 Total: ..........................(cc) 8/158 Bowling: N Cant 8-1-4-46, J Ogden 6-1-1-17, A Hall 6-0-0-33, J Smith 7-1-1-29, D Clark 8-21-14, E Everingham 5-0-1-17.

Inverloch 1st Innings W Taberner b Trevisi................19 J Smith c Atherton b Trevisi ................................16 D Ruffin b Trevisi ......................9 B Debono c Atherton b Helman12 D Clark c Trevisi b Mattock ..............................34 W Rankin lbw Mattock ..............0 N Cant b Hel;man ......................1 A Ware c Earl b Johnson ............6 J Ogden run out ..........................0 A Hall c Beesey b Johnson.........0 E Everingham n.o.......................0 Extras: ...................................... 11 Total .......................................109 Bowling: R Thomas 7-0-0-22, J Trevisi 8-0-3-25, J Helman 7-1-221, M Johnson 4.4-1-2-21, B Mattock 6-1-2-11, D Atherton 1-0-0-5.

NERRENA v GLEN ALVIE Glen Alvie 1st Innings M Roberts c&b Trease .............20 C Tait c Renden b Clark ........... 11 A Donohue c Symmons b Clark..................................10 P Jordan run out .........................0 A Simpson c Renden b Clark.....................................0 P Roberts c Symmons b Murphy...............................37 G Grant c Symmons b Clark.....................................0 M Huitson c Renden b Chackochan .......................10

Nature’s way: Imps fieldsmen, including Michael Molloy (pictured) wore a helmet in the outfield to protect against a swooping magpie.

D Hynes run out .........................7 E Sheerin c Rump ......................0 K Simpson n.o............................2 Extras: ........................................8 Total: .....................................105 Bowling: C Rump 8-0-1-21, J Trease 8-3-1-15, R Clark 8-4-4-12, T Wightman 8-0-0-25, M Chackochan 4-0-1-26, G Murphy 2-1-1-3.

Nerrena 1st Innings M Clark c Jordan b Hynes .........0 T Wightman c Hynes b Huitson ...............................45 C Friebe c Donohue b Hynes .....0 D Symmons n.o......................163 G Murphy n.o. ..........................53 Extras: ......................................15 Total: ...........................(cc) 3/276 Bowling: A Simpson 8-1-0-39, D Hynes 6-1-2-34, A Donohue 8-00-49, K Simpson 8-0-0-56, C Tait 2-0-0-29, M Huitson 8-1-1-60.

IMPERIALS v OMK OMK 1st Innings K Rothier b Eddy .......................1 T Miller b Eddy ........................50 D Creed lbw Malloy.................10 J Wilson b Malloy ......................0 A Rose b Slater...........................5 N Creed c Davis b Slater ............2 J Van Rooye run out ...................4 M Adams c Sauvarin b Eddy .....2

B Wyatt c Williams b Malloy ................................31 P Dell n.o....................................7 L Van Rooye b Davis .................0 Extras: ......................................25 Total: .....................................137 Bowling: A Eddy 8-2-2-23, J Pellicano 8-3-0-18, M Malloy 7-13-22, N Slater 5-1-2-16, X Davis 4.2-0-1-21, N Eddy 5-0-1-31.

Imperials 1st Innings G Sauvarin c Rose b Van Rooye ..........................26 X Davis b Dell .........................30 L Rogers c Wyatt b Dell ........... 11 T Williams c Rose b Rothier................................37 B Pedlow n.o. ...........................40 D Davis n.o. ...............................1 Extras: ......................................12 Total: ..................................4/157 Bowling: J Wilson 4-0-0-22, K Rothier 7-2-2-29, L Van Rooye 7-0-1-32, P Dell 8-1-2-22, B Wyatt 8-2-0-23, M Adams 6-2-0-27.

• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Three teams undefeated FISH Creek/Tarwin, Phillip Island and Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL remain undefeated after two rounds of Division Two. Koony hung on to win their match 5/182 to MDU’s 7/168.

Brayden Moscript was the highlight in this match with 52.

Batting first, Fish Creek/Tarwin made 5/159 which was just enough, as Town got close with 146.

Graeme Watkins batting down the order made a fine 47 not out for Fishy, with Sam McCallum claiming two wickets for Town.

Isaac McCallum was Town’s top scorer with 38.

Phillip Island 9/157 defeated Poowong/Loch 145; this was despite Ben Hancock’s 60 for Poowong/ Loch. Wilson scored a nice 57 for the Island.

In a low scoring match Miners 7/124 got over the line against Inverloch 80.

Two great bowling efforts highlighted this match with firstly, Joseph Courtenay, taking 4/8 for Inverloch. Later Paul Cor-

nelis for Miners took 4/15.

A GRADE DIVISION 2 MINERS v INVERLOCH Miners 1st Innings M Wright c Goldsmith b Houtston ...............................3 J Andrighetto n.o. .....................51 P Hammer b Houston .................4 L Jones c Williams b Courtenay .................................3 P Cornelis b Courtenay ..............3 W Howson c Jackson b Courtenay .................................5 R Birkett c Brayley b Williams ..............................5 B Zanella c Goodall b Courtenay ...........................31 R Jones n.o. ................................0 Extras: ......................................19 Total: ...........................(cc) 7/124 Bowling: J Jackson 7-1-0-21, D Houston 8-0-2-21, J Courtenay 7-2-4-8, M Foley 8-0-0-36, W Williams 8-0-1-28, N Goodall 0-0-0-8.

Inverloch 1st Innings B Phillips c Zanella b Birkett .....................................5 S Brayley c Howson b Zanella...................................24 N Goodall b Birkett....................3 T Thornby b Birkett ...................0 G Van Beekl v Cornelis..............3 J Courtenay b Cornelis ...............6 W Williams c&b Cornelis ..........0 J Jackson c Piasente b Cornelis ..............................12 M Foley n.o. ...............................5 D Houston b Andrighetto ...........3 M Goldsmith b Andrighetto .......0 Extras: ......................................20 Total: .......................................80 Bowling: J Armstrong 8-1-0-27, R Birkett 8-0-3-12, B Zanella 6-0-116, P Cornelis 8-0-4-15, R Jones 2-0-0-8, J Andrighetto 0.3-0-2-0.

KOONWARRA RSL v MDU Koonwarra RSL 1st Innings C Wise c Hoober b Dower .......15 B Moscript c&b Arnup.............52

S Sperling c Harris b LePage................................34 L Sperling lbw LePage ...............5 G Sperling run out....................26 B Anderson n.o.........................17 G Logan n.o. ..............................3 Extras: ......................................30 Total: ...........................(cc) 5/182 Bowling: S McRae 5-0-0-15, C Hoober 8-2-0-23, M LePage 6-12-26, M Dower 8-0-1-34, S Arnup 8-0-1-31, B Spokes 2-0-0-24.

MDU 1st Innings S Arnup c&b Peters....................7 S McRae b Peters .......................1 C LePage c Anderson b Moscript .............................20 M LePage b Kennedy...............20 C Hoober c Wise b Moscript ............................13 B Spokes c Sperling b Wise .......8 W Prosser run out.....................23 J Sinclair n.o.............................17 M Dower n.o. ...........................26 Extras: ......................................33 Total: ..................................7/168 Bowling: J Peters 5-0-2-20, B Davison 4-0-0-25, J Kennedy 7-1-1-20, S Sperling 8-0-0-22, B Moscript 8-1-2-31, S Turner 4-0-0-20, C Wise 4-0-1-25.

FISH CREEK/TARWIN v TOWN Fish Creek/Tarwin 1st Innings: G Webster b McCallum............25 M Lynch c& b McCallum ........24 J Law b Bruce ..........................13 M Watkins run out......................2 N Wilkins n.o. ..........................30 J Staley c O’Malley b Hickey ....0 G Watkins n.o. ..........................47 Extras: ......................................18 Total: ...........................(cc) 5/159 Bowling: J Peters 8-2-0-15, S McCallum 8-1-2-22, M O’Malley 8-0-0-29, A Hickey 8-0-1-34, C Bruce 8-0-1-54.

Town 1st Innings R Templeton c Watkins b Rubenis ................................8

M Borschman run out ..............21 L Bowman lbw Rabbitt ..............1 M Smith c Lynch b Danckert ...............................8 C Bruce c Staley b Danckert ......5 A Hickey c Wilkins b Danckert .................................14 I McCallum c Danckert b Wilkins ...............................38 M O’Malley c Law b Staley.....21 M Wilson c Lynch b Danckert ...............................8 S McCallum b Danckert.............2 J Peters n.o. ................................1 Extras: ......................................19 Total: .....................................146 Bowling: S Rabbitt 7-1-1-29, D Rubenis 3-0-1-24, N Wilkins 8-2-1-17, J Danckert 5-0-2-14, M Danckert 5-1-3-19, M Watkins 4-4-0-22, J Staley 5-0-1-18.

b Jenkins..................................0 L Keating lbw Jenkins................0 J Emery b Greaves .....................3 M Price c Knox b Jenkins ..........0 C Wilson c Duffus b Knox .......57 C Viljoen c Dyer b McCurdy ....8

A Matthews lbw Poynton .........36 S Boyack c Duffus b Poynton ..............................12 J Broomhall n.o. .........................5 A Dimech n.o. ............................0 Extras: ......................................24

Total: ...........................(cc) 9/157 Bowling: A Jenkins 8-0-3-26, R Greaves 8-1-1-14, B Hancock 8-1-1-31, C McCurdy 3-0-125, C Knox 8-1-1-27, S Jenkins 3-0-0-21, J Poynton 2-1-2-11.

PHILLIP ISLAND v POOWONG LOCH Poowong Loch 1st Innings C Knox b Matthews ...................3 M Adderley c Viljoen b Boyack ................................3 P Dyer c Keating b Matthews ....3 K Nestor lbw Matthews .............0 R Greaves c Wilson b Emery ................................. 11 B Hancock c Price b Wilson ...................................60 P Duffus c Matthews b Hornsby ..................................22 C McCurdy c Price b Boyack ..................................24 S Jenkins lbw Wilson .................3 A Jenkins b Wilson.....................3 J Poynton n.o..............................0 Extras: ......................................13 Total: .....................................145 Bowling: S Boyack 8-2-2-21, A Mathews 8-0-3-16, C Wilson 5.1-1-3-15, A Dimech 3-0-0-19, J Emery 8-1-1-32, O Santalucia 3-0-0-25, T Hornsby 4-0-1-12.

Phillip Island 1st Innings T Hornsby c&b Hancock .........12 O Santalucia c Knox

Pressure on: Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL captain Clinton Wise watches the ball glide towards MDU’s Wayne Prosser. For the record, the ball dropped short of Prosser’s hands.

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Leongatha golf ALL the good scores came in A Grade in Saturday’s par event.

Neville Wright was the day’s star, winning with an excellent +4 to surely earn a handicap reduction.

B Grade winner was Mike Welgemoed on -1, while Peter Hobson won C Grade with the same score.

Ian Nunn took nearest the pin, and the pro-pin went to Ken Eastwood.

Ball winners: I. Murchie +3, G. Morrison +2, T. Rowe, R. Brown +1; G. McDonald, R. Williams, P. Hartigan, I. Watson sq.; P. Hobson, J. King -1.

Ian Murchie had an interesting day on Friday at the seniors’ tournament at Wonthaggi. He and Gary Sharrock won the fourball with a fantastic 49 points, and he also won second prize, which is quite confusing.

Tuesday Geoff, Norm and Ray are the ambrose specialists and splitting them up with handicap restrictions didn’t have much effect. Geoff McDonald teamed with Keith Finney to win with 64½. Next best were Norm Hughes and Dave Vorwerg 65, followed by Ray Burton and Mike Street 66¼.

The other pair to win down the line balls were Mick Oliver and Jon Smith on 66¼.

Thursday Norm Hughes finished ahead of the field, thanks to a well-made 39 points. Al Sperling took the runnerup prize with 37 points, ahead of Neville Wright on a countback.

Nearest the pin winners were Norm on the 14th and Geoff McDonald on the 16th.

Ball winners: N. Wright 37, D. Vorwerg 36, J. Lowell, C. Manley 35; D. Webster, P. Hobson, I. Nunn 34; G. Spruzen, P. Hartigan 33.

Magpie Day stableford event on Sunday.

The following Sunday is the annual mixed day with Meeniyan Golf Club, held this year at Meeniyan.

Congratulations to Doug Clemann who has won the McMicking Plate for this year, by one shot from Bruce Hutton.

Leongatha ladies A BIG day on Wednesday, October 7 with the October monthly medal and we farewelled a long time member of the club.

The winner of the medal and B Grade was Shirley Welsford with the best score of 106-33-73.

Our esteemed captain, and also very consistent player, Trish Owen was the A Grade winner with 9419-75.

She also won the putting with 28 putts.

Toni West won the best scratch score with 93.

Balls down the line went to world traveller Joc Howson 74, Maria Bell 76, Dot Stubbs 77, Marion Bellingham 79, Loris Clark 80, Julie Howard and Sharyn Rayson also 80.

We then welcomed Doreen Bull who is leaving to live in Melbourne.

Doreen has been a stalwart of the club, especially in organising the nine hole competition, and many former members came to enjoy the afternoon tea and say farewell.

Pinks and greens at Woorayl WOORAYL Golf Club hosted a special event last Friday to raise money for breast cancer research.

Eighty visitors representing nine clubs were decked out in pink clothing, with special pink flags in holes around the course.

A luncheon was served on pink tablecloths, with all involved having a great day for a great cause.

They played a stableford medley, which Leongatha Retravision sponsored.

A Grade winners were Maxine Eabry, Trish Owen and Sue Wakefield with T. West, J. Howard and L. Seebeck the runners-up.

B Grade winners were: Judy Griffin, Joy Adams and Robyn Cornell with Marg Harris, Di O’Connor and Anne Forsyth the runners-up.

Pink theme: Eddie Poole and Les Wakefield add up the scores.

Above: Ready to hit: Trish Owen from Leongatha Golf Club joined Mirboo North players Chris Gunn and Sue Trail for a round on Friday.

Left: Margaret Higgins: winner of the Jane McGrath rose.

B Grade winners: Judy Griffin, Joy Adams and Robyn Cornell.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, October 6, a Single Stableford event, the winner was D. Gregg on a countback from S. Collins; both on 40 points, followed by J. Cusack 39 points.

The fourball was won by S. Collins and R. Auchterlone, nearest the pin: G. Hughes and best nine: 9 W. Richards 22 points.

Thursday, October 8 was a single stableford event. The winner was S. Collins (41 points) from H. Richards (37 points).

The fourball aggregate, I. Warman and S. Collins 74 points, nearest the pin: P. Vandermere and best nine: J. Mortensen 20 points.

Saturday, October 10, from the best field for a while; P. Johnston was the winner of A Grade with 41 points followed by C. Graeme 37 points on a countback.

B Grade winner: W. Richards 38 points from

R. Findlay 35 points on a countback. Nearest the pin was J. Stewart, down the line balls to J. Wilson 37, C. Buckland, J. Walker, W. Bullock and P. Deering all with 36 points, C. Eagle, L. Hemphill and I. Warman on a countback with 35 points.

The sponsor for the day was Peter Hanrahan. Peter played and helped present the trophies.

Don’t forget the mannequin parade next Saturday, October 17 at the golf club, also the Leongatha Meeniyan Challenge on Sunday, October 25 at the Meeniyan Golf Club. Please put your names on the board.

Congratulations to Meeniyan Golf Club member, Cal Eagle for his eagle on the ninth par five during the Saturday competition.

Meeniyan ladies THE October monthly medal was played for last week, and once again that ever reliable game of Dot

Christie came to play.

Section 1 and October medal winner was Dot Christie with a great 72 net.

Veronica Park took out Section 2 with 84 net; the best nine winner was Mary Trease with 36 net.

Irene Holm won the putting with 29. Down the line balls to Faye LePage, Sue Hoskin, Jan Trease and Irene Holm.

Kristen Elliott had the best stableford score for the 45 handicap.

Veronica Park won the Foster’s Little Book Shop award.

Don’t forget the mannequin parade at the golf club on Saturday, October 17 at 7.30pm $15 per person.

Members will model the clothes from Influence Clothing and Panthers Mensland of Leongatha.

Tables are available.

Ring Sue Hoskin 5683 2467 or the club on 5664 7490.

Flying the flag: Eileen Dorling, Irene Holm and Jan Trease from Meeniyan Golf club after putting out on the ninth hole.

Woorayl golf SATURDAY’S stableford event was sponsored by Steve Cornelissen Landscaping and 47 players faced the starter. The CCR was 72.

The winner of A Grade, and also the best score of the day was Doug Clemann with 40 points. B Grade went to Bo Fiek again, with 39 points, and C Grade was won by Rob Hughes with 37 points.

Balls down the line went to J. Redmond, A. McEachern, D. Lim, E. Poole, I. Smith, G. Calder, C. James, C. Hall and B. Wilson on a countback from a few others. The nearest the pins went to Brian Thomas and Nathan Lovie.

Thursday’s bar voucher was won by John Hassett and balls went to Steve Duffield and Doug Clemann.

Don’t forget, now that daylight saving is with us, the Thursday chook run has started. This week it

starts on the 10th tee.

This coming Thursday is also our meal and raffle night.

Next Saturday we play a par event, sponsored by Aygee Soft Drinks.

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Woorayl ladies golf ON Wednesday, October 7 a stroke, monthly medal, putting eighth round Hay’s Jewellers Trophy was played. The AWCR was 72.

The medal winner was Sue Wakefield 17/76. A Grade winner - S. Wakefield 17/76 net, B Grade - J. Smith 35/77. Putting M. Rayson 27. Nine holes out - M. Tuckett.

Nearest the pin: 8th Dot Jarvis, 17th J. Smith, 2nd shot on the 11th M. Rayson.

Down the line balls: M. Rayson, P. Lancaster and M. Higgins.

Next week is Rose’s Day, stableford, R. Woods sponsor.

Mirboo North golf THERE were 16 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, October 8. The CCR was 70.

A Grade winner was Ron Anderson (15) 38.

Down the line: Phil Garlick (22) 37 and Joe Kus (14) 36.

Birdie: 6th Phil Garlick.

Ladies B. Stimson 97-25-72 was the winner of the monthly medal held on Wednesday, October 7.

Down the line: R. Leslie 104-32-72 and M. Thompson 89-14-75.

Nearest the pin: 6th W. Gervasi, 13th M. Thompson.

Star medal winner - R. Leslie.

October 10 THERE were 37 starters (three ladies) for the stableford event played on Saturday, October 10. CCR was 69.

Winners: A Grade P. Chapman 43, B Grade Steve Mills 38.

Down the line: B. Randall 41, J. Kus 39, N. Bracecamp 36, J. Taylor 35.

Nearest the pin: 4th G. Street, 6th P. Draper, 13th Tony Goldie, 2nd shot 1st hole Bob Cullen.

Pro pin 16th Joe Kus. Birdies: 4th J. Kus, T. Goldie; 13th T. Goldie, 6th P. Draper, J. McFarlane.

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Seniors hit it big at Wonthaggi

i g g a h t n o W at es.. r b e l Ce Teeing off: Wonthaggi golfer Allan Ireland in action during the Seniors Festival of Golf tournament.

Ladies: from left, avid Wonthaggi golfers Delores Harvey, Ria Stewart, Flo Davies and Pam Williams enjoyed the Seniors Festival of Golf tournament hosted by their club last week.

All smiles: from left, the sun shone on Friday for Wonthaggi golfers Rod Walker, Kevin Wintrup, John Burton and Terry Donohue of Rossdale, formerly of Wonthaggi during the annual Seniors Festival of Golf tournament.

Sponsors: tournament committee member Alan Anstey and event secretary Don Burke are pictured with major sponsors Greta and Tim Eberbach, owners of The Tank and Solar Warehouse and Russell Broadbent, Federal Member for McMillan who attended on Friday.

SOME 184 golfers celebrated the 2009 Seniors Festival at the Wonthaggi Golf Club, competing in the annual two day tournament.

Tournament secretary Don Burke said the event played last Thursday and Friday was a huge success.

“We couldn’t be happier; the weather was perfect for play. We say here in Wonthaggi the weather is lovely today and even better tomorrow,” Mr Burke said.

Both days attracted very good fields of golfers from all around Gippsland and further afield.

Thursday night saw a packed house in the clubhouse for presentations and dinners.

The kitchen ran out of food, thankfully after everyone had been fed. Friday saw a big rush to restock ready for the Friday farewell luncheon and presentations.

Don said it was nice to have Bass Coast Shire Mayor John Duscher play in the event on Thursday and on Friday Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent presented the awards during the farewell luncheon.

Mr Burke thanked the sponsors, the tournament committee members, the Wonthaggi Golf Club staff and the special barrel girls Faye Burke, Avis Anstey and Pat Bayley.

While Mr Burke and his hard working team can take a short breather, planning is already underway for next year’s Wonthaggi Seniors Festival of Golf on Thurs-

day and Friday October 7 and 8, 2010.

Kevin Bayley (Wonthaggi) won the A Grade singles stableford held on Thursday. Second was Ian Murchin, (Leongatha) 40, third was Ray Davies, Leongatha 38.

The B Grade winner was Derrick Marsden, (Maryborough) 39, second was Jonathan Wade, (Wonthaggi) 38, third Hugh Goodman, (Leongatha) 37.

C Grade was won by Ian Barnes, (Phillip Island) 36, second Tony Carr (Wonthaggi) 34, third Tom Jacobson (Phillip Island) 33).

Ladies results: first Janice Beaumont (Wonthaggi) 30, second Ivy Ruby, (Wonthaggi) 30, third Janet Mehegan (Rosedale) 30.

Over 70s ladies winner: Betty Jarrett, Goonawarra.

Over 70s men’s winner: Tony Carr (Wonthaggi).

A fourball event was held on Friday October 9.

Ladies winners were Florence Davis and Delores Harvey (Won) 41, second dot Echart and Sandy Saega, (Goonawarra) 39, third Janet Mehegan and Judy Williams (Rosebud) 38.

The men’s section was won by Ian Murchin (L’gatha) and Garry Sharrock (Won) 49, second Ian Murchin (L’gatha) and Brian Davidson (Wonthaggi) 47, third Inoke Buardromo and Ian McDonald (Won) 46.

Raffle winners: first - Liam Sawyer, (Won) Tank and Solar Warehouse $1000, second - Mike Bourke (Wonthaggi) Numurkah Golf round of golf for four and two night’s accommodation.

Organisers: from left, Wonthaggi Golf Club’s new manager Mark Drayton and tournament secretary Don Burke were thrilled the 2009 event was a huge success and are already looking to make the 2010 event even better.

Well supported: from left, John Monk, Phillip Island, John Smith and Ted Bruinewoud, Leongatha and Bob Johnston, Phillip Island competed in the Wonthaggi Golf Club Festival of Golf two day tournament last Friday.

Competing: from left, Ian McDonald, Wonthaggi, Mick Oliver, Inverloch and Iian Cunningham and Inoke Buadromo, Wonthaggi played in the annual seniors golf event at Wonthaggi last week

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Number 12: Nick Aitken competes in the criterium around Ballarat on Sunday during the Jayco Herald Sun tour.

Aitken’s dream ride

By Brad Lester and Chris Brown

WONTHAGGI cyclist Nick Aitken is competing against the world’s best racers this week in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

The 19-year-old is part of the Jayco Australia National team, riding alongside 2007 tour winner Matt Wilson.

Aitken was invited to join the team after superb rides in the recent Tour of Tasmania and Tour de Murray River, impressing Victorian Institute of Sport head coach, Dave Sanders.

Aitken placed 18th in a field of 120 in Tasmania and fifth in a similar sized pool along the Murray.

“I’ve been in good form and now I’ve just got to be in a good mood on the day, be in the breaks, and ride well in the hills and the crosswinds,” he said.

The Jayco tour started in Ballarat on Sunday and will travel to Colac, Warrnambool and along the Great Road, finishing in Lygon Street in the city on Saturday.

Riders will complete three circuits: Ballarat, Geelong and the CBD. Aitken will be wearing number 12 and a white Jayco jersey with green and gold stripes.

His team role will include supplying food and water to his more experienced team-mates but the experience will be invaluable nonetheless.

“Just racing with a lot of big names like Bradley Wiggins and Trent Lowe will be something,” Aitken said.

Wiggins is the rider to beat, with three Olympic gold medals, six world titles and a fourth placing in the Tour de France to his name.

Aitken is aiming for selection to the Australian Institute of Sport next year and aims to win an Australian road racing title.

He won the Tour of Gippsland this year and also in 2007, and trains up to 600km a week.

A member of the Leongatha Cycling Club since he was eight, Aitken trains by riding long distances throughout the hills of Bass, Korumburra, Leongatha and Mirboo North.

“Riding is a really good challenge and it’s fun, and winning is always good,” he said.

Aitken works at the Crossover Cycle shop in Wonthaggi.

The amount of time he can spend at the shop is determined by his racing schedule.

Business owner and manager, Heath Price said he watched the criterium around Ballarat on Sunday night.

“He was up the front for the first couple of laps and then there was a breakaway group half way through that got away from his bunch,” he said.

A 30 minute highlights package will be shown on One HD every weeknight at various

“Pecker” best STONY Creek galloper, Rockpecker was named 2008/09 John Moore Photography Gippsland Horse of the Year on Friday night at the Moe Racing Club.

In accepting the award, part owner, Greg Elmore, thanked trainer Ken Fythe and remarked on what a great experience it had been to be involved in such a talented horse.

“We spent some time in Queensland when he raced up there and it was just a very exciting period. Now to win this award is a huge thrill.

“We’re having a few little troubles with him at the moment, but hopefully nothing too serious and all going well he will be back sooner rather than later,” said Greg.

Among Rockpecker’s achievements for the season were a Listed win at Flemington, victory in the $101,000 Country Cup at Flemington, a second and two fourths in Listed company and fourth in the Group Two Blamey Stakes.

Best performed Gippsland Horse on Gippsland tracks was El Pretender, prepared at Bairnsdale by Brenda McPhan.

He won both the Latrobe Valley and Bairnsdale Cups last year and his trainer indicated they were on the agenda again this season.

times during the tour.

On Saturday there will be a two-hour show beginning at 5pm.

Price said that Aitken has been working for him at Crossover Cycle for about a year.

“In the shop he does a few repairs and builds bikes. He does sales stuff as well,” he said.

“He’s a good kid and pretty friendly.”

Price said that Aitken is dedicated to his sport.

“For someone his age to be able to race full time it’s a lot of money out of his own pocket,” he said.

“They have sponsors, but it’s not a huge support. There’s still a lot of things he has to pay for.

“He’s doing pretty well and to be involved in a team like he is pretty good for a local guy.”

Watch Nick’s progress on the Internet: www. heraldsuntour.com.au

Winning ways: Ken Fythe (below) with Rockpecker who was named Gippsland horse of the year.