SouthCoastTaxiPHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO DVERTISESouthCoastTaxi AYour Community Voice! WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 R $1.40 Incl. GST COVID car checkpoint “half-a**ed”? Locals have questioned the ef- fectiveness of vehicle checkpoints at Lang Lang in keeping out Mel- bourne’s lockdown residents. While Phillip Island is quieter now than the days after Premier Dan- iel Andrews announced stage three lockdowns, Cowes police said they were carrying out numerous daily checks on compliance and possible breaches. While holiday homeowners have taken up residence here for extend- ed holidays, locals say their main concern is the hit and miss approach of the Lang Lang checkpoint, with one commenting the roadblock was “half-arsed” and police were not stopping all cars. San Remo resident Renee Clapson said she was stopped every night at Lang Lang. “They take my details on my li- cence to make sure it matches my rego,” Renee said. However Elizabeth Shaw said she sailed through last week “because our car is registered in Cowes”. “It certainly speeds the process up. Lo- cals don’t have to stop. So convenient.” Joan Wray said vehicles from non-restricted areas were waived through, adding she was concerned “about all the tradies coming and go- ing but we all have jobs to do”. The Advertiser has been contact- Local hero hits 100. Carlton captain ed by locals highlighting that Mel- and son of Phillip Island Sam Docherty bourne residents have breached the checkpoint to come to the island; recorded his 100th AFL game on however they only gave off-the-re- Saturday in Brisbane. It’s been a long cord examples, not wanting to dob journey for Sam to reach this major in friends. One retired Melbourne man com- milestone, with triumph, tragedy and ing to the island to fi sh was stopped at injury hallmarks of the years since a checkpoint, offering police a hand- 2011, when Sam left the island as an written note claiming he needed to work, before being waived through. 18-year-old to pursue his AFL dream. Another reported a Melbourne resi- Photo: Jono Searle/AFL Photos dent travelling on the V-Line bus came to the island with no ID inspection. And a Melbourne resident with an island holiday home earlier this month made a lockdown-inspired change to their address to the island. Police response Victoria Police issued a statement to the Advertiser saying Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology was being used at check- Milestone 100th for Sam points to detect vehicles registered to owners who live in local govern- Carlton captain and son of Phillip Is- start his AFL football career. around a pool with his Wonthaggi he enthusiastically followed growing ment areas in stage 3 stay at home land Sam Docherty recorded his 100th After two years being sidelined Secondary College Year 12 friends, up, when the opportunity arose. restrictions. AFL game on Saturday, his team mark- by injury, Sam is back in full form, on a well-earned schoolie’s sojourn. His father Eddie was a mad keen The statement said police intercept ing this milestone event with a solid relieved to fi nally reaching his 100- A week later he was living in Carlton supporter, and Sam was de- vehicles at random to ensure they win over North Melbourne in Brisbane. game milestone, and looking for- Queensland, training with the Bris- lighted to be able to make the move. were complying with restrictions, It’s been a long journey for Sam to ward to the challenges that lie ahead. bane Lions, where he spent two Sam’s footy skills were fi rst honed at asking a “multitude of questions to reach this major milestone, with tri- Sam was picked by the Brisbane years and notched up 13 AFL games. the Phillip Island Football Netball Club confi rm the reason for travel before umph, tragedy and injury hallmarks Lions as the Number 12 draft se- He missed family and friends in where the Docherty family played a determining whether any infringe- of the years since 2011, when Sam lection in 2011, having heard the Victoria, however, and jumped at the huge role for many years. ment is issued”. left the island as an 18-year old, to exciting news while in Bali, sitting chance to transfer to Carlton, the team Continued page 23 Continued page 6

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ISLAND Partly cloudy Shower or two Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Shower or two Partly cloudy Shower or two 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST 7° 14° 9° 13° 8° 15° 9° 16° 10° 14° 8° 11° 8° 11° LK00146AA Bass Coast COVID-19 update* Shire budget under the spotlight 6 Local residents Ratepayers’ average incomes are not keep- es are an imposition.” the end of the next four years to close to $1 4792 tested positive ing pace with property value increases, mak- The submission is also critical of the 11 million annually; ing Bass Coast Shire’s annual rate charges an per cent increase in garbage charges, which • more information is needed on the $250,000 tests done locally “imposition” on the hip pocket. includes ongoing hikes in the shire’s landfill earmarked for the budget’s Public Realm Im- 1 Ratepayer group Island Voice asserts this in emission monitoring. provement Plans in Cowes. “A Cowes Activity Active case its submission to the shire’s draft 2020/21 bud- “Such a poor performance gives us little con- Centre Plan already exists. How do these new get, with public hearings into the budget tak- fidence in council’s ability to negotiate appro- plans differ?” ing place today (July 29). priate and cost-effective waste services,” the • how will the $130,000 earmarked for af- *From BCH Assessment clinics only. In the submission, Island Voice secretary submission states. fordable housing reduce the number of home- Linda Marston states while the shire has ad- Island Voice is also critical that a “disappoint- less in the shire? hered to a two per cent rate increase, this was ing” $500,000 has been set aside for climate based on revaluations of property that “have change actions, a “woefully poor investment in Dusty roads increased significantly in value over the last council’s declared Climate Emergency”, with Island Voice’s budget submission also states decade”. the submission calling for more initiatives for under current funding – about $4.5 million an- “For long-standing residents, or those on green energy and mitigating foreshore ero- nually – it will “take decades” to add bitumen to fixed incomes, this has led to significant sion. all the shire’s dust roads. growth in assets but not necessarily in dispos- “Please could council identify how this mon- “The shire is endangering the health and able income,” Linda said. ey will progress climate action?” wellbeing of many residents by stripping roads “A large proportion of Shire residents are The submission also states: – that have been spray sealed – back to gravel. employed in the tourism and retail industries • capital expenditure of $27.97 million is “To strip these roads back before being in and receive lower rates of pay and indeed welcomed; a position to embark upon Special Charge many may have lost their jobs during the • concern over the shire’s debt increase to Schemes to seal the road properly does not pandemic. more than $33 million in the next two years, comply with the council’s stated objective of “At this time any increases in fees and charg- resulting in an increase in borrowing costs at promoting health and well-being in the shire.” PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO ADVERTISER Local pandemic jobs stimulus CONTACT US: Jobseekers hit hard by the Classifi eds: [email protected] COVID-19 economic down- Editorial: [email protected] turn have been given a boost with a $5000 state govern- Advertising: [email protected] ment employment program. Member for Bass Jordan Sport: [email protected] Crugnale last Thursday pre- Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. sented a cheque to the Phil- lip Island Community and Phone (03) 5952 3201 Learning Centre’s adult Fax (03) 5952 3024 Smoke and flames from the fire at Surf Beach last Friday was visible from across the island. learning program. PICAL manager Greg Thompson said the money would help subsidise train- Fire destroys ing courses for local unem- ployed people, to acquire Publication No. VBF 9005897 new skills in industries that Registered by Australia Post. Surf Beach home are expected to emerge A double storey house on Phillip Island strongest from COVID-19. The Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser Road at Surf Beach was completely destroyed “Given our tourism and State MP for Bass Jordan Crugnale, presented a $5000 cheque to is bound by the Standards of Practice of by fire on Friday afternoon. hospitality industries have PICAL manager Greg Thompson to subsidise training courses. the Australia Press Council. If you believe Crews from Phillip Island, San Remo and been hit very hard by the the Standards may have been breached, Wonthaggi CFA attended the blaze, but the pandemic, PICAL has been PICAL is one of three adult learning centres you may approach the newspaper itself house could not be saved. working with Bass Coast Council and the gov- in Bass Coast and the other two in Wonthaggi or contact the Council by email Bob Spencer from the Phillip Island CFA ernment to identify which industry sectors will would focus on job training in aged care and ([email protected]) said the house was fully engulfed by the time require labour later this year,” Greg said. disability care. or by phone ((02) 8261 1930). crews arrived and firefighting efforts concen- He said emerging jobs would likely be seen Greg said women have been more affected in farming through to construction. For further information see trated on controlling the spread of the blaze from COVID-19 job losses, “so we are also to adjoining properties. “We know agriculture has remained buoy- aiming our training courses at sectors where www.presscouncil.org.au LK2474 “Unfortunately we lost the house, but crews ant, and this is the reason behind PICAL fo- women are needed”, with PICAL’s Women managed to save the properties on either side.” cussing on horticulture training.” Connect program offering small business Mr Spencer said nobody was home at the In the next six months PICAL will offer start-up courses. time and no one was hurt in the incident. training courses in building site access “white “This state government funding will help as Online Subscriptions Crews were on site for several hours and card”, introduction to construction, traffic con- many local people as possible – particularly the road was closed with police in attendance. trol and management, as well as PICAL’s usual women – to pick up new skills that are likely www.pisra.com.au The cause of the fire is being investigated training courses in hospitality, barista, respon- to lead to jobs after the pandemic restrictions but it is not believed to be suspicious. sible service of alcohol and first aid. are finally lifted.”

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Mat said the power goes off a lot on Phillip Island, and this ✔ Increasing the instant ✔ JobKeeper payment causes production issues. “The grid on Phillip Island asset write – off To help keep businesses in is unreliable and even a slight business and Australians in jobs Lifting the threshold to $150,000 as our economy reopens, the glitch in the power of less than a (from $30,000) and making more minute can result in the loss of a Andy McCarthy, CEO, Gippsland Solar (now RACV Solar) is JobKeeper payment will be full day’s work, and waste of the pictured with Mat Bowtell at the 3D Hands Factory on Tues- businesses eligible to use it. This extended by six months to materials that were being used day celebrating the installation of solar panels and batter- has been extended to 31 March 2021. in production,” he explained. ies which means the factory now has an uninterrupted and December 2020. “We needed an uninterrupt- sustainable power supply. ed power supply, and now we ✔ ✔ Supporting have it.” Gippsland/RACV Solar said Production change JobSeeker when he heard about the work Funds raised by the Phil- The Coronavirus pandemic The Coronavirus Supplement apprentices and Free 3D Hands was doing, he lip Island RSL in conjunction brought a temporary change will be extended until wanted to do something to help. with local Primary Schools, of focus to the Free 3D Hands December 2020 to those on trainees “We were really inspired by plus an $8000 grant from Bass factory, with production swap- income support. the work being done here. We Wage assistance to help 90,000 Coast Shire Council helped ping to face shields for essen- run our own business not just small and medium businesses pay for the solar panels. tial workers. to be profitable, but to make support their more than 180,000 Then solar companies came Mat said the reports about the world a better place to live apprentices. This program has to the party. the massive shortage of pro- in,” he said. Gippsland Solar (now tective equipment for frontline been extended by six months to “We think the message of RACV Solar), Tesla, Fronius, workers prompted the change. 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Hospitals were hav- Andy said he estimated it Small business loan guarantee Offering businesses a time- normally cost approximately ing to pay high prices for this would save the organisation extended to June 2021 for loans limited 15 month incentive to $70,000, however the compa- type of equipment. between $10,000 and $15,000 nies put together the package “We decided to provide them of up to $1 million, helping invest, by accelerating a year. at less than half the price. because we could, for free.” businesses access funding to depreciation deductions. “And importantly it will pre- This meant after the fund- He said there’d been massive adapt and innovate during the vent the loss of time and waste raising and grant money, Free support from within the com- coronavirus crisis. which was happening every 3D Hands only had to cover munity for the free face masks time there was a power outage around $12,000. and to date, over 4000 had been or even a slight glitch in Cowes.” Andy McCarthy, CEO of distributed across the country. Value for money queried Rates relief, erosion top priorities says survey The majority of ratepayers feel One respondent commented council meetings – introduced they do not get value for money that: “People under proven during pandemic restrictions from the Bass Coast Shire, ac- hardship from the coronavirus – would improve transparency cording to a new survey. should have rates waived for and engagement. The survey of 176 people this year. That would be unprec- Nearly a quarter of respon- was conducted by the Bass edented but so is this pandemic.” dents rated shire transpar- Coast Ratepayer and Resi- ency as less than average, dents Association for a month Environmental action which according to BCRRA between May and June to When asked about shire “indicates there is scope for gauge the community’s feel- successes, the majority of improvement”. ings about the council, in the people said they were pleased When asked on a scale from lead up to local government with environmental action, in- one to 10 how do you rate the elections in October. cluding stopping erosion and current council with regard Of those surveyed, 88 per the declaration of a climate to financial discipline “the From the local baker or plumber to local whether you live in Cowes or San cent were residents and 98 per emergency. spread of responses indicates the café on the main street, our small Remo, Rhyll or Grantville, go local first. cent ratepayers with just seven Improvements to recreation there remains scope for im- businesses help make our communities This could be as simple as eating at per cent operating a business facilities was also a shire suc- provement”. such a great place to live, work and or getting takeaway from a local Cape locally. Most respondents cess story, as was their re- A third of respondents’ rate enjoy. Woolamai restaurant or a San Remo came from Inverloch (33 per sponse to COVID-19. council’s engagement as be- cent) with just 21 per cent from However, at the same time, low average, which is twice the They help sponsor local sporting clubs café, buying your mum’s next birthday Phillip Island and San Remo. respondents were also critical number that rate the council’s and organisations; they provide local gift from a local shop in Cowes, or liking When asked whether they that more needed to be done engagement as above average. employment and often give our young and leaving positive reviews on local believed the shire delivered on erosion and more “respect” One respondent commented kids their first job and as we know, this business social media pages. “value for the rates that you should be directed to wildlife. the shire “needs to become pay”, less than a fifth of re- Planning issues came under more community-focussed year has been tough for all of Austral- There are many ways you can support spondents replied in the af- fire, with one person summing and less concerned about out- ia’s small and family businesses. your community and support your local firmative, with 59 per cent up the concern: “The approval side business interests and So remember to support local jobs, businesses. saying no and the remainder of so many new residential grandiose plans”. spend local where you can, and enjoy Let’s all GO LOCAL FIRST. having no opinion. housing developments needs Another was critical of com- One respondent comment- to be addressed”. munity consultation, saying it

ed: “Over the 29 years I have “Not only is there no in- “seems to be a tick-box process G04126 lived here we seem to be frastructure to support them with council simply presenting charged more and more rates but they are fundamentally what they have already decid- for less and less services.” changing the character of lo- ed to do, rather than listening Given the current pandemic cal townships for the worse,” to residents and making plans RUSSELL BROADBENT MP economic downturn, more the respondent said. based on feedback from the af- than 80 per cent said the shire Some were critical of bud- fected community”. FEDERALFEF MEMBER FOR MONASH should offer formal rate re- get management, with one More than 70 per cent of duction to ratepayers as part commenting that to spend $19 respondents supported the 46C464 Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 of its community and busi- million on a new Cowes Cul- rights of councillors to ex- 03 5623 2064 ness recovery plan if hardship tural Centre during a pandem- press reasonable opinions, T.T could be demonstrated. ic “with businesses closed and with that same amount again E. [email protected] About half the respondents struggling and coastline lost stating the shire’s new Me- said rates should not be in- to erosion is ridiculous”. dia Engagement and Social W. www.russellbroadbent.com.au creased for the 2020/21 year; Media policies should be re- AuthorisedAut by Russell Broadbent MP, Liberal Party of Australia, with a quarter saying rates Transparency scinded or at least be changed 46C46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 should be reduced by at least About 66 per cent of those to allow councillors to express 10 per cent. surveyed said live streaming reasonable criticism.

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PAGE 4 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 New fire station plans released To our Veterans, Members Phillip Island’s much-awaited new and the Island Community $2.2 million fi re station on Ventnor Road is a step closer with the plan- From Greg Mead OAM, reaching expectation and has re- ning permit now out for public com- President – Phillip Island RSL duced signifi cantly since the metro- ment. politan lockdown restrictions. The plan is not without contention, The current situation in Victoria By remaining open under such however, with a fl ora and fauna as- demonstrates that we as a nation limited commercial operations, we sessment report showing the proj- cannot be complacent about the are unsure of what the future holds ect will see the removal of 24 ma- risk of COVID-19 and we must re- and whether remaining open can be ture trees – including trees loved by main vigilant in our efforts to stop sustained. koalas – and the potential to impact the spread. The rise in cases in Mel- The support of our members, our threatened or endangered species bourne and Sydney along with the staff and indeed our wider com- such as the black falcon, swift parrot new or reinstated restrictions only munity is our core purpose and is and powerful owl. reinforce this. driven by community engagement, The CFA’s current site on Settle- The Phillip Island RSL Sub- and like many, we need your sup- ment Road, where they have been Branch has been monitoring the port to help us get through this dif- based since the mid-1970s, is now situation, both locally and what is fi cult time. “outdated” and run-down, with vol- happening in Melbourne. Unfortu- We are optimistic in keeping our unteers calling for a new station for nately, consumer confi dence within RSL open until we are free of the several years. the local community has been sig- state imposed restrictions. To keep CFA spokesman Bob Spencer told nifi cantly affected by the COVID-19 our doors open thus looking after the Advertiser once public comment pandemic re-emergence and has our staff and our members, we have had been received on the permit, therefore reduced the number of realigned our pricing structures on building was expected to start in veterans and members and indeed meals and some beverages to fur- September with volunteers moving visitors coming through the door ther appeal to our community with to the new site in about February for meals, drinks and takeaways. complete understanding that we next year. Being only allowed to serve twen- are all feeling the fi nancial pres- He said the brigade’s fundraising ty (20) people in each of our areas sures through this pandemic. Like campaign – with sausage sizzles and The 6671m2 property at 110 Ventnor Rd, west of McKenzie Road, now has a was always going to be diffi cult so many of our local businesses our a buy-a-brick campaign – had initial- planning permit out for comment for the new CFA brigade building. for us but we are prepared to work plan is simple, survive and revive! ly been suspended with COVID-19 through this with the support of the We are looking at ways to heav- restrictions, and had now wrapped ing, with training sessions on Tues- Trees, fauna community. ily subsidise or waive membership day and Sunday nights generally at- up, with $15,000 raised to fi t out the The Ventnor Road land has more The Phillip Island RSL Sub-Branch fees for 2021 for existing members, tracting 25 volunteers. new CFA station. than 70 trees, with 24 signifi cant is and will remain a vital Veteran implementing a community mem- Emergencies may require between “We don’t need to contribute as trees needing to be removed to make Support Hub for all veterans within bership at a minimal $5.00pa for fi ve to 20 CFA volunteers to be in at- much to the building as we previ- way for the new station, including Phillip Island area and district. local residents and looking forward tendance and may occur at any time ously thought, so we’ve now got two on the road reserve that will ob- As a not-for-profi t registered char- to the new ‘normal’ when we can of the day or night. enough funds to buy the likes of of- struct views from turning vehicles. ity the Phillip Island RSL has had to continue to implement our plans for Chemical foams, used infrequent- fi ce furniture,” Bob said, adding the The permit states architects have limit its Welfare Transport Program a bigger, brighter and better Com- ly, will be stored on pallets and “in brigade was grateful to those who worked hard to “avoid and minimise to only local regional area appoint- munity RSL. the event of a spill, a spill kit is used had donated. impacts to native vegetation”. ments as the high risk of entering For now, we continue to focus on to contain the foam, and then the The loss of trees and the building the lockdown area is unwarranted. our veterans, members and com- Plans contents are placed in hazmat bags footprint will impact some key ani- We will continue this program and munity, our new $22 menu comple- 2 and sent off site to be disposed”. The 6400m land at 110 Ventnor Rd, mal species, according to a fl ora and supporting our members for as long mented by some fantastic beverage The architect-designed building west of McKenzie Road, was pur- fauna assessment. as we can and in so doing assist the pricing is available for a limited will be one level, including work- chased two years ago by the state gov- “The study area provides impor- most vulnerable within our commu- time under the current restrictions shops, stores, turnouts, multipurpose ernment, with the plans now detailing tant nesting and foraging habitat nity in a time of need. for our community. We continue to rooms, offi ces, and kitchen, with a a four-vehicle 728 sqm building, cover- for a range of fauna,” the assessment I would like to take this opportu- provide best practice hygiene mea- 20m wide x 13m long concrete front ing about 10 per cent of the site. states. nity to reassure you that our Phil- sures to ensure your safety and will apron providing space to fi re appli- The proposed fi re station is expected “It supports the preferred food tree lip Island RSL is extremely mindful continue to provide assistance to ances. to receive about 200 call outs per year of the koala – Manna Gum – and of its fi nancial position. In keeping our members. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 - PAGE 5 Police have confi rmed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) tech- nology is being used at vehicle checkpoints, including at Lang Lang, how- ever police also intercept vehicles at random. COVID car check- point “half-a**ed”? Cowes Yacht Club’s 50-year-old ramp is getting a six-fi gure makeover. From page 1 Breaches “This may include asking the per- The concern comes after about 12 son whether they have any docu- businesses in the East Gippsland mentation to support their reasoning towns of Orbost and Marlo tem- Ramping up at yacht club for travel,” the statement said. porarily closed last week after a Police would not provide a break 25-year-old Melbourne woman trav- After fi ve decades being sub- costs $290.” before the fence line is breached. down on infringement statistics for elled to the region while waiting for merged, covered in seaweed and He said the latest technology was “The rock embankment along the specifi c roads. a COVID-19 test result, which later serving generations of boaties, the being used in the project, including front of the land, which was put there Senior Sergeant Andy O’Brien was confi rmed as positive. The wom- Cowes Yacht Club is rebuilding a salt-resistant stainless-steel bolts by members years ago, is helping the said “numerous” checks were being an was fi ned $1652 after her trip. large section of its boat ramp. and pultruded fi breglass-reinforced problem, but we are very concerned,” carried out by local police daily. Last week a woman who travelled The $100,000 rebuild – paid for en- plastic, with the rebuild done by a lo- Mr Samuel said. “We are actively patrolling and on public transport to Torquay to tirely by member fundraising – will cal builder. “On the western side of the club checking people on foot, vehicles shop because she was bored walk- take six weeks and see about a third The piles supporting the ramp will the foreshore has been eaten away and mass gatherings.” ing around her Albert Park streets of the cross-planks on the lower be replaced, as will the supporting terribly. Even just this winter it has He urged all local residents to set was also fi ned, with police along the half replaced, while the supporting rails, with the originals coming from taken down a lot of trees. It’s still a an example by following social dis- Great Ocean Road adding extra ve- framework underneath the jetty will the former railway line that serviced major problem.” tancing rules. hicle checkpoints to catch breaches. also be replaced. Kilcunda. Recently the club has extended “We all have a role to play.” Victoria Police data shows that Club spokesman Ian Samuel said Because Western Port is home to their lease to a small triangle patch The Advertiser contacted V/Line to since stage three restrictions were the ramp was built in 1972 and the re- the teredo worm – which can burrow of Crown land to the south, which see whether they were checking pas- reintroduced on July 9 one in fi ve build has been a year in the planning. into wooden structures – the lower will ensure they have enough land senger residential postcodes, but re- fi nes issued by police were given “The ramp is owned by and is the planks will be made of turpentine to store boats should the front fence ceived a broad statement reiterating at vehicle checkpoints, catching responsibility of the club, who ini- timber, which is restricted for ma- fall into the sea. that “Victoria Police are monitoring residents attempting to travel out of tially built and installed it,” Ian said. rine use. In 2018 club members met with those leaving Melbourne”. metropolitan Melbourne and Mitch- “Under the terms of our lease with the Department of Environment and A Transport Department spokes- ell Shire. Parks Victoria it’s our responsibility Erosion Bass Coast Shire to fi nd a solution. person confi rmed “additional mea- More than 230,000 vehicles have to maintain it in a safe and operable Meanwhile Mr Samuel said they A spokesperson at the time said sures” had been put in place to ensure also been intercepted along main condition. were closely monitoring erosion of the shire and DELWP were working any changes of address on drivers’ roads surrounding the lockdown ar- “It’s not a cheap project. There are their foreshore frontage, with just a with the club to address the erosion licences “are for genuine reasons”. eas as part of the police operation. 300 planks on the ramp and each few centimetres of sand remaining risk.

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A.F.D.A. LK5162 PAGE 6 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 Election concerns Public opinion is divided over “There’s a principle involved with be impeded by the fact the average Candidates deterred? whether the decision to proceed elections and the terms of elections joe is not going to be able to get his So far, only four of the existing coun- with this year’s local government and we should adhere to those.” message out.” cillors have confi rmed their intention elections is the best outcome for the Greg Price, the interim president As well as favouring sitting coun- to run again, including all three coun- community. of the newly formed Phillip Island cillors, Greg believes candidates cillors in Western Port Ward. Although the Municipal Asso- Dog Owners Association said he backed by a political party would In the Island Ward, Pam Rothfi eld ciation of Victoria (MAV) lobbied to would normally stand shoulder to also have an unfair advantage, al- and Steve Fullarton have both said have the election scheduled for Oc- shoulder with Peter on issues of though he sees this as an issue for they will not seek re-election, while tober 24 postponed, the state govern- transparency and election terms, but metropolitan councils to grapple Boat and Michael Whelan remains undecided. ment has said it will go ahead. feels the current circumstances are with. Greg Price believes the current eco- A poll on the Advertiser Facebook far from normal. “In Bass Coast, we’ve always been nomic situation will deter many peo- tractor stolen page last week attracted over 200 “I thought the advice the MAV pro- fi ercely independent and not party- ple from putting their hand up to run. votes, with 61 per cent believing the vided to the Premier and Local Gov- aligned,” he said. Police are asking for the com- “Anyone self-employed is fl at out elections should be postponed. ernment Minister was fair and well “I hope we don’t start to see party- munity’s help in fi nding this trying to keep their business running Peter Paul is a former Bass Coast thought out. aligned elections here. I like to think “Streaker” boat (pictured), stolen at the moment,” he said. Mayor and member of Island Voice. “I thought it was odd they would go voters would reject councillors vot- from a Cowes home in June. “The last thing on their mind is He believes the government has against that advice. I was shocked.” ing along party lines and not in the Cowes police say the boat, with running for council.” made the right decision. He said the current restrictions, interest of ratepayers.” a Yamaha motor attached, was Linda Marston agrees. “I think it’s essential that elections, particularly in the lockdown areas Restrictions on public gatherings stolen between June 9 and 10. “If you’re worried about getting where possible, go ahead,” he said. would make it virtually impossible would also mean the popular “meet They say the boat registra- food on the table, it’s the last thing “That’s why we have a term of of- for community candidates to get the candidate” sessions run in previ- tion may or may not have been on your mind. fi ce, and to play around with that is their message out. ous elections would not take place. changed in this time. “It’s a very different landscape and something we would need to have “You can’t go to shopping centres The meetings were a chance for peo- Meanwhile, Bass Coast CIU it will be interesting to see how it serious consideration about.” or the places you’d normally go to ple to quiz candidates and fi nd out detectives executed a search turns out.” He stressed the importance of get your message out and talk to more about them. warrant at a Coronet Bay ad- However, Peter Paul believes in transparency in government and people,” Greg said. Linda Marston from Island Voice dress last week where they re- any election, people need to make a said he did not believe there was any “The old-fashioned foot slog cam- said this election was going to be covered a stolen tractor and a big commitment. substantial reason to postpone the paign is not an option.” “very hard” and the community large amount of power tools and “We don’t want anyone half-hearted. election. He said postal campaigns were would not get the normal opportuni- equipment from recent thefts We want people who are committed “I don’t think it’s in the interest of expensive and the cost would disad- ties to approach candidates and get a and burglaries in Bass Coast. and who understand what’s involved.” the community to postpone and in vantage many candidates. sense of their personality and style. A 30-year-old male told police He said a new group of councillors Bass Coast, I don’t think the current He also believes the restrictions She said Island Voice was current- he stole the tractor as his car was an opportunity to “freshen coun- circumstances disadvantage any and compulsory postal voting will ly looking at online options for the broke down in Kongwak and he cil and allow for new thoughts and candidate.” favour sitting councillors, “because community to fi nd out more about needed to get home in the rain. directions”. He also said postponing could pro- they have a profi le”. candidates and their policies. He was charged with theft and The 2020 election is scheduled for vide additional stress to the existing “In many cases when someone “We will try and offer a platform bail offences and remanded to October 24 by postal vote. Offi cial councillors, some who have already receives a ballot through the mail, for everyone to talk,” she said. attend the Latrobe Valley Magis- nomination for candidates opens on indicated they did not want to seek a they’ve never met the candidates. Options could include getting trates Court last week. September 17 and closes at midday further term. “This year’s election will be very questions from the community and If you have information in re- on September 23. You have until 4pm “People have been elected for four diffi cult for candidates setting out a asking candidates to answer them, lation to crimes call CrimeStop- on August 28 to enrol to vote or up- years and we’d be asking them for new campaign to try and reach resi- or fi lming a series of face to face in- pers on 1800 333 000 or go to date your details. another commitment, which they dents and voters. terviews, which the community can www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/ www.vec.vic.gov.au may not wish to continue with. “The democratic system is going to then access online. report-a-crime/ Coronet Bay developers’ unusual twist Developers of a proposed $38 million hotel development at Coronet Bay ap- pear to be offering an olive leaf to resi- dents, with suggested planning chang- es seeking to allay objectors’ concerns. But residents are not convinced, say- ing they will continue to oppose the “over-development”. In an unusual twist, the developers of 92 Norsemens Road have submitted an amended concept plan for “discussion purposes only”, explaining these do not supersede the original advertised plans. The amendments include removal of the northern restaurant, a decrease in restaurant patrons to 100, a reduction in hotel rooms to 152 (from the original 192), and a reduction in the buildings’ height to no greater than seven metres. According to Bass Coast Shire docu- ments, the amended concept plan will not be formally advertised. More than 300 submissions have been lodged objecting to the original plans, with the shire explaining to objectors they can now make further comments in addition to those initially The developers have released amended plans “for discussion only”, that suggest a reduction in hotel rooms to 152 (from the original 192), and a reduction lodged. in the buildings’ height to no greater than seven metres. “If you had formally objected to the advertised plans and documentation, Our Line In The Sand spokes- “The more they understand the Signifi cance Overlay, and would then this objection is still valid and will woman Angela Christa said “irre- repercussions of the plans, and breach the region’s new distinctive still be considered in the determination spective” of the original or revised the more information they get, the area protection. of the application regardless if you pro- plan, the proposal was still inap- more they realise how completely “If approved, a precedent would vide comments or not to the amended propriate. inappropriate it is for a hamlet the be set to open doors for other devel- concept plans,” shire offi cers explain. “It’s still a large-scale over-devel- size of Coronet Bay,” Angela said. opers, concerned only about profi ts Supporting local business, The original proposal is for a two- opment in a rural activity zone and “Its peak capacity houses more and not the local community or en- storey, 7,730sqm hotel, with 192-rooms, directly counter to the intention people than Coronet Bay’s popula- vironment,” she said. creates local jobs. 367 car spaces, up to 28 bus parking of the state government declaring tion.” “It will not benefi t local business, bays, and catering for up to 1000 peo- Bass Coast a Distinctive Areas and She said Our Line In The Sand’s bring signifi cant increases in visi- RUSSELL ple. Landscape,” Angela said. 50-point objection campaign de- tor numbers not supported by lo- BROADBENT MP A group was last year formed to “We will continue to urge council- tailed resident concerns includ- cal infrastructure, and adversely fi ght the proposal, called Our Line In lors to oppose whatever form this ing: it is situated on land that is change the landscape of Coronet Federal Member for Monash The Sand, with members creating a development takes.” zoned for Rural Activity, adjoins Bay forever.” 50-point objection campaign. She said residents were “outraged”. land zoned with an Environmental www.ourlineinthesand.com.au/ Penguins booked out Locals have snapped up the chance to visit the Penguin Parade for free. Tickets to all sessions are sold out up until August 9. 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 03 5623 2064 Phillip Island Nature Parks said more [email protected] Russell.Broadbent.94 tickets will be released in a few weeks’ time. Authorised by Russell Broadbent MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820. THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 - PAGE 7 Cost Benefit report released Last week, Bass Coast Shire Coun- numbers or spend,” she said. cil publicly released the Cost Benefit Concerns were also raised over the Analysis for the proposed new Cul- high estimate of library users and the tural Centre. report’s claim of a $1.3 million benefit Community groups have long called from people who do not use the facility. for the release of the report. Confirmation of the roles created by Commissioned by council and pre- the new building was also needed. pared by SGS Economics and Planning, The group was also critical of the the report states the new centre is ex- council’s reluctance to release the pected to generate $51.8 million in ben- report. efits to the community over 30 years. “Surely residents and ratepayers Bass Coast Ratepayers and Resi- should be able to view key aspects dents Association President Kevin in the decision-making process,” said Griffin questioned why it had been Linda. kept from the community until now. “Largely, the benefits reported are “Why did Council withhold this re- based upon a hypothetical building, port from community review prior to with hypothetical offerings and uses making its decision?” questionable assumptions. Fellow committee member Andrew “A facility of this type, if built to Marston said it was disappointing that the expectations of the community a report used “to justify a significant and able to facilitate greater cul- expenditure of ratepayer funds had to tural activity, will be an asset to the be asked for and was not made avail- Council approved demolishing the existing building and construction of a $19 million new facility at the October community but we have little confi- able immediately” when referenced by 2019 council meeting. Holding an artist’s impression of the new Cultural and Community Centre are (from left to dence regarding the size of the ben- the council. right) Councillors Geoff Ellis, Bruce Kent, Michael Whelan, Stephen Fullarton, Pam Rothfield and Clare Le Serve, efits calculated.” who, along with Mayor Brett Tessari, all voted in support of the motion. There was one assertion from the Costs still not clear Cost Benefit Analysis as part of their hiring fees did not form part of the the analysis were questionable. report Island Voice did agree with. Prominent local businessman Greg justification for proceeding with the economic impact assessment and were The report identifies the greatest “Certainly, if the builder of this fa- Price has been a vocal opponent of the project, but Greg said many questions not considered by SGS Economics in growth in visitor use coming from cility is local, then there will accrue decision to demolish the existing build- remained unanswered producing their report. more domestic overnight visitors and some significant economic benefits in ing without completed designs and full “They still haven’t shown us what the “It is intended that the Cowes Cul- holiday homeowners, without having the initial construction phase,” Linda funding for the new centre. cost to hire the new facility is,” he said. tural and Community Centre will be firm details of what the building will said. Greg welcomed the release of the “You can put out every sort of cost activated for long parts of the day, all contain. report, which was commissioned by benefit analysis, but if the community through the week, by all parts of the “We have no idea as to the size of the Project progress Council to support a Regional Infra- can’t afford to hire the facility, it’s all community. A key piece of the engage- facility, particularly the theatre, type of Architects Jackson Clements Bur- structure Fund (RIF) application for out the window. ment and design of the new Centre will seating etc,” said Linda. rows were appointed in May to pre- the project. “What’s it going to cost the Off-Shore be the development of a Facility Man- “The usage and ability of the Cultural pare the final building design, winning To date, no grant has been secured Theatre to put on a show there? agement Plan. This will guide the usage Centre to attract longer stays from do- the tender for the $1.4 million tender. from either the state or Federal govern- “You can’t put out that sort of study of the new centre and will include all mestic and holiday homeowners will Simon Topliss from JCB said they ment. and tell us what the benefit will be if we spaces for community hire. depend largely upon the quality and expected to have well-developed plans However, a Council spokesperson don’t know if we can afford to use it.” “As with all Council community cen- attractiveness of new offerings that can by Christmas, with the design due to be said: “In addition to successfully being Greg said if the facility adopted tres, the focus of the project will be to eventuate from a new facility such as completed by early 2021. awarded the competitive Community straight commercial fees then commu- enable as many different community more frequent theatre, live music, cin- In June, Deconstruct Group was ap- Infrastructure Loan Scheme $10 mil- nity groups would be priced out. uses as possible and to activate the ema and festivals.” pointed to demolish the existing build- lion low-interest loan, Council will be “Everyone will be across the road in facility. The prices are yet to be set but Linda said Island Voice also ques- ing. Demolition is due to commence in applying for further funding oppor- the parish hall,” he said. will reflect the objective of allowing tioned the assumption in the report the coming weeks and is expected to tunities for the Cowes Cultural and “If we end up with something we maximum community access.” that the redevelopment of the Jetty Tri- take two months. Community Centre with the state and can’t afford to use, the only shows will angle and construction of the Transit Construction of the building is due federal governments as they become be the one’s council will have to spon- Island Voice concerns Centre had grown the visitor economy. to start in May 2021. 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The report uses data from the Phillip “The swift parrot has the po- Island San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 and tential to feed on the few spot- the economic impact analysis for the Cowes Revit- ted gums in the study area while alisation Project for their assumptions on estimated travelling between Tasmania and tourism yields. Both reports were prepared in 2016. the mainland, however the study The key fi ndings include: area does not support any of the • The new building will generate $51.8 million, preferred food trees of this spe- compared to a cost of $20.2 million, which creates a cies,” the assessment concluded. Benefi t cost ratio of 2.6 for Bass Coast. “Given the large amount of • Construction will provide the equivalent of 69 full planted spotted gums available time jobs, creating $13.5 million for the local economy. in the surrounding region, it is • Once the centre is operating, it will provide the considered unlikely that the swift equivalent of 30 full time jobs each year, adding $2.9 parrot would be impacted by de- million in economic value. velopment in the study area.” • It’s estimated the operating costs of the new cen- The assessment details a num- tre will be $350,000 per year, compared to $278,000 ber of steps required to protect The fundraising campaign that has been running through sausage sizzles and a buy-a-brick campaign for the current building. vegetation during construction, has now wrapped up, with $15,000 raised to fi t out the new CFA station. This fundraising thermom- • Over 50 per cent of the current costs is employee including creating protection eter at the brigade has now been taken down. costs. This is expected to triple, as staff require- zones around trees and employ- ments in the new building will be three times the ing a zoologist before and dur- the very low traffi c volumes, of asbestos, with walls in some ar- near misses with cyclists and current level. ing tree removal. we believe that a left and right eas at risk of falling down, while other traffi c at times.” • The new centre is expected to double the number The CFA will also use vegeta- turn lane treatment would not the concrete apron at the front of The CFA owns a 2500m2 block of visitors per year, attracting 60,000 people. tion offsets to compensate for be warranted for this site,” the the station was crumbling. of land that includes the original • The new building is expected to improve commu- vegetation losses. report states. The changerooms hold up to two-bay fi re station, as well as the nity connections and social cohesion. There are only two neighbour- 32 members, even though the neighbouring spare block of land • Although 80 per cent of residents do not regularly Traffic ing properties that abut the land brigade now has a record 54 op- downhill on Settlement Road, use the existing building, the report estimates a $1.3 A traffi c report included in the and the perimeter will be fenced erational members. which is currently used by the million non-user value by year 3. planning permit states the two- with 1.8-metre high Colorbond “We are at capacity,” Bob said. Bass Coast Shire next to its depot. • The new building will have more internal space, a way average annual daily traffi c fencing, with no front fencing. “The problem of where we are The CFA also inherited the smaller building footprint and vastly improved envi- on Ventnor Road is about 2,000 now is it’s near Cowes primary former ambulance building ronmental performance. vehicles per day, with an addi- Current station school and during some hours of next door, owned by the shire The report concludes the redevelopment “will tional 200 on peak days. The brigade’s current site on the day the speed limit is a 40km/ to whom they pay a peppercorn generate a large net gain in community welfare; The VicRoads Crashstats data- Settlement Road is owned by the hr zone and increasingly prob- lease, which houses two trucks meaning the project’s benefi ts outweigh its costs base indicates that no casualty CFA and will most likely be sold lematic being in a built-up area. and effectively splits the station considerably.” crashes have occurred near the once the brigade has moved. “In peak summer season it can in half. A car park in between It states that even if the “construction costs and site in the last fi ve years. The neighbouring SES build- take considerable time for some these two buildings must re- operating costs increase by 50 per cent and the two As such, the report states the ing will remain in its current of our members to reach the sta- main open to allow access into largest benefi ts halve simultaneously”, the net ben- fi re station will “not adversely Settlement Road headquarters. tion if they have to cross Thomp- the back of the Blue Gum estate. efi t of the building is still maintained. affect traffi c conditions on the Bob said their current site had son Avenue. “From a response perspective, A full copy is available at: www.basscoast.vic.gov. adjacent road network”. outlived its use for a growing “At the moment we also have the Ventnor Road site is great be- au/services/projects/cowes-cultural-and-community- “Considering the expected population. to stop traffi c to reverse into the cause we have easier access to centre-project average utilisation of the site, He said the building was made station, which means we have Ventnor, Rhyll, north and south.”

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Small rise in satisfaction of Cowes resident Samantha “Pam certainly landed these Bass Coast Shire Council has inched up gagement, rating them at 50, compared to 47 last Fraser in July 2018, allegedly issues on the island and began one point in the annual Community Satis- year. There was a similar trend in Western Port, murdered by her ex-husband. the conversation in the com- faction Survey. with approval going from 50 to 53. It comes on the second an- munity,” Samiro said. And if you’re under 35, you’re more likely to ap- However satisfaction was down with Council’s niversary of Sam’s death and The CFS alliance meets prove of the council than anyone over 50. lobbying on behalf of the community with Island also what would have been monthly, during Coronavirus The report, coordinated by the Department of holding steady at 47 and Western Port dropping the celebration of the mother- through online meetings, with Environment Land Water and Planning, was re- two points to 52. of-three’s 40th birthday. Change For Sam’s new focus members from a variety of leased last week, and shows Bass Coast’s overall On the question of decisions made in the in- Chair of CFS, island resident comes on the two-year an- groups such as the police, Edu- score of 55 is one up from last year, and on par terest of the community, Island residents scored Samiro Douglas, said thanks niversary of Sam’s death and cation Department, Bass Coast with the average for its large rural council cat- council slightly higher than last year at 47, com- to state government funding, also what would have been Health, YMCA, Phillip Island egory. pared to 45. Western Port’s score increased by they were currently recruiting the celebration of the mother- Community and Learning Cen- This is the highest score for Bass Coast since four points to 54. for a logistics program coordi- of-three’s 40th birthday. tre, as well as the Fraser family. the current survey began in 2014, but is signifi - Issues such as residents’ concerns over the re- nator to offer a broad range of “In many instances, the work cantly lower than the state average. moval of dust suppressant seals in Sunset Strip services in one location. role we plan to bring, for ex- being done by these groups Once again, council scored highest in the and Smiths Beach may have infl uenced a drop She said CFS had been work- ample, Anglicare, Salvo Care, isn’t always visible but when Customer Service category (67), although this in satisfaction on the condition of sealed roads. ing to provide better access a pro bono lawyer, and emer- members report back the re- dropped three points from last year. Island Ward registered 49 (down from 51), while to services for women locally, gency housing all under the sponse is ‘wow, a lot has actu- There were improvements in satisfaction with Westernport remained steady at 55. rather than having to travel long one roof at the medical hub or ally happened’,” said Samiro, the overall direction of the council, community distances to access support. key locations.” who chairs the meetings. decisions and consultation and engagement, but “Room for improvement” “Now, for instance, if a wom- Samiro said since CFS “The community was a drop in satisfaction for Council’s lobbying on Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, said while an needs to see a service she fi rst started, much had been shocked by the murder of behalf of the community. most of the survey results show year-on-year may have to travel to Morwell achieved, especially under Sam and because she was The rating for Council’s performance with improvements, some were still lower than the or Leongatha, or call them by its previous coordinator Pam closely connected to many sealed local roads remained unchanged, although average rating for councils state-wide and in the phone, or a worker may need Parker, whose role wound up people, they were touched by it was signifi cantly higher than other councils in Large Rural group, which includes Bass Coast. to come here,” Samiro said. at the start of this year. it personally, which encour- the Large Rural category. “Council has had a busy year, focussed on de- “The services are currently She said achievements in- aged them to think about The report also highlighted the trend in satis- livering quality outcomes for the community. stretched. But with this new cluded bringing national and these issues.” faction levels over the past six years, with sealed This also includes a major push in advocating the local roads showed the biggest improvement, community’s priorities to government where we jumping 20 points. have had some great results,” Cr Tessari said. Council’s biggest fans were in the 18 – 34-year “This year, our scores for consultation and en- age bracket, with the lowest scores consistently gagement improved the most, with a two-point coming from those aged 50-64. increase, while overall council direction and com- SHORT STACK Overall performance has trended up since 2016. munity decisions increased by one point each. “The results of the survey show Council is on A quick roundup of news, views and opportunities Island results the right path, but there is always plenty of room Residents of Island and Western Port Wards for improvement,” Cr Tessari concluded. gave the council its highest satisfaction rating for The 2020 survey results showed people aged overall performance since the new wards were 18 to 34 years, non-resident ratepayers and Grants for Veterans support the 2021 intake of The Observership Program and established in 2016. Bunurong Ward residents are the most satisfi ed Ex-service organisations, councils and community Williamson Leadership Program. Contact with council saw a drop in satisfaction with Council’s overall performance, while people groups are encouraged to apply for funding under Details at: Rural Women’s Network website at ex- from Island Ward residents, from 55 to 49, while aged 35 to 64 and Island Ward residents are the three programs: tensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork. Western Port rose to 63 from 58. least satisfi ed • The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund to assist with direct Customer Service ratings also dropped signifi - The survey of 800 people was conducted be- Grants to stay connected welfare support, such as living expenses, health and cantly in Island Ward (72 to 65), while Western tween January 30 and March 22. The Let’s Stay Connected Fund offers grants to wellbeing, education and school expenses, transport Port rose by two points to 71. The survey sample matched the demographic community organisations, local government bodies, costs and social activities. Island residents showed their approval for the profi le of Bass Coast, as determined by the most incorporated not-for-profits and industry groups of • The Restoring Community War Memorials Pro- overall council direction, with a jump of four recent ABS population estimates, and included between $5000 and $200,000. The grants support gram to restore or improve memorials, honour rolls points from last year, taking it to 50. Western resident and non-resident ratepayers. innovative, community-based initiatives that build and avenues of honour around the state. Port’s approval was 49 (from 48). The full 2020 Community Satisfaction Survey connection, reduce feelings of loneliness and isola- • The Victoria Remembers Program, which sup- Island Ward residents also showed increased Report can be found online at www.basscoast. tion and that can be implemented quickly. ports projects that honour or commemorate the ser- satisfaction with council’s consultation and en- vic.gov.au/css. Applications are open until August 31 and appli- vice of veterans as well as educate Victorians about cants are encouraged to apply as early as possible at their contribution. djpr.vic.gov.au/lets-stay-connected. Applications for the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Tides is the Victoria Remembers program will close on Friday, Wonthaggi Hospital TIDES CLOSED FOR August 31. The Restoring Community War Memori- Three builders have been shortlisted to deliver the als program will close on Friday, September 7. WINTERreopening BREAK on $115 million Wonthaggi Hospital expansion project. Rural women mentorship The successful builders are ADCO Constructions, Kane Constructions and Watpac Constructions. Re-openingFriday, The 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and of Rhyll An Industry Forum is being conducted to connect Mentoring Program is now open. local sub-contractors to the three firms that will ten- earlySeptember September 14 There are 14 funded places on established leader- der for the works. ship courses starting later this year and early in 2021. For more information about the Wonthaggi Hospital Applications are now open for funded places on Expansion visit the Victorian Health and Human Ser- ur supp rto the 2020 Women’s Leadership Program as well as for 11 Beach Road, Rhyll Ph: 5956 9230 Tha oo nk yo yo fs r vices Building Authority website at vhhsba.vic.gov.au. LK3518

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Enjoying the Recycled Replas seat is (left to Prep children excited about making Peg dolls right) Paris Dragone, Hope Tucker, Bonnie Wal- to go into their houses made by Prep fami- ton, Nevaeh Harris, River Glover, James Gor- lies. From left to right: Audrey Manning, Sally Specialist programs like music and art significantly enhance students’ educational experience. such and Harvey Oats (lounging on the seat!) McPherson, Heidi Welch and Mason Gray. Vibrant education It’s all happening at Cowes Primary School and Early Learning Cen- osity and allow them to explore areas of per- tre is a vibrant educational setting, where learning sonal interest. They implement best practice and relationships are central to school life. They and tailor the classroom learning experiences aim to deliver opportunities and experiences, to the needs of their students which maximise San Remo Primary which will stay with their students for a lifetime. the achievement of all. Students have settled back Ms Bowker said there are installed over the junior play- As students only pass through their school into learning at San Remo Pri- “vibrant and exciting learn- ground and there’s concrete years once, Cowes Primary School knows that The arts – music mary School. ing projects going on” in every works in the senior area to pre- their learning foundations must be sound in Cowes Primary School recognises that their “Our prep and grade 1/2 stu- classroom. pare for the installation of new preparation for future growth. specialist programs significantly enhance stu- dents have been busy writing “I enjoy walking into San Replas recycled plastic seating. Cowes Primary School runs an Open Morn- dents’ educational experience. procedural texts and have made, Remo Primary classrooms and The recycled seating matches ing for prospective parents of children aged The school has invested heavily in musical cooked and created a huge seeing all students engaged in other environmentally friendly 0-5 year to experience all that the school of- equipment to support a high-quality music range of things so that they can their learning.” seating that has been installed fers. We invite all families, no matter what age program and the school band and holds an an- write about how they did it,” said San Remo Primary offers a around the school and shows your child or children are, to attend either our nual school music concert, that is well received Principal Karen Bowker. comprehensive learning that the students what their hard Open Morning or book a school tour. by all members of the school community. One of the fun activities for aligns with the Victorian curric- work of recycling at school has prep students is making peg ulum and also offers specialist achieved. Academic achievement STEM dolls. subjects of Art, Japanese, Music, “We are very proud of our Cowes Primary is proud of its achievements Science, technology, engineering and math- “The students are very excited Physical Education and Library. students recycling efforts at our in student learning whilst striving for continu- ematics (STEM) covers a wide range of knowl- to make their own peg dolls and “All of our children are very school, they are now sorting soft ous improvement. National testing data over edge and skills, which are increasingly in de- then write how they made them” lucky to have specialised teach- plastics, organics, paper and recent years has highlighted that their stu- mand in a knowledge-based economy and a said prep teacher Tracey Wilson. ers working with them in a wide waste every day, which has re- dents are performing ‘higher’ than those in like rapidly changing world. “So much so that they have range of specialist subjects,” Ms duced our waste at school” said schools across the state. STEM is a specialist subject at Cowes Prima- been making peg doll houses Bowker said. Ms Bowker. ry School and they are one of the few schools in and bringing them to school in Not only is there great learn- “We are doing our best for our The curriculum Victoria to be offering it as a standalone subject. preparation! ing happening within the school, local environment and making At Cowes Primary School teachers work in STEM lessons involve robotics, coding, con- “This is a great example of but there are exciting things sure that we demonstrate what professional learning teams to collaboratively struction, problem solving and much more, how we engage our students in happening outside as well. can be done if we recycle wisely. plan units of work that engage students’ curi- which has really inspired curiosity. their learning,” she said. A new shade structure was The seating is a prime example.” PROVIDINGAre you contemplating A where to send your child to school in SAN REMO SEAMLESSthe next fewEDUCATION years? PRIMARY SCHOOL SPANNING FROM All families with children from 0-4 BIRTH TO YEAR 6 WE PROVIDING A O S years are invited to our:C

P SEAMLESS R L I O AT COWES PRIMARY M A H O OPENEDUCATION MORNING R Y S C SCHOOL &SPANNING EARLY LEARNINGINFORMATIONFROM CENTRE BIRTH WE SESSION PRIDE OURSELVESTO YEAR ON:6  AT COWES PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY LEARNING An Excellent open academic invitationCENTRE results WE PRIDE is OURSELVESextended Excellent modernON: to facilities all parents of   childrenCaring, dedicated who Excellent and are academic considering resultsStrong community Cowes links Primary School.supportive Comestaff Caring, along dedicated and to Environmental supportive our staff ‘Open initiatives Morning’ and learn Full-time about Welfare Full-time theOfficer Welfareschool Officer Swimming, and what tennis courtsit has to offer Social skills and wellbeing curriculum your Social child. skills and There wellbeing will beand avegetable presentation garden that will Modern technology including iPads, laptops and allowcurriculum you to interactive gain televisions a deeper A range ofunderstanding specialist of the programs Modern technology we Exciting offer, new STEM followed curriculumclasses including by a Music,school tour. Excellent modern facilities including iPads, laptops Art, Japanese, P.E. and Strong community links Weand willinteractive also televisions Environmental cover initiatives howSTEM you can support your  Exciting new STEM Swimming, tennis courts and vegetable garden child’s preparation A range of specialist for classes aincluding successful Music, Art, start San to Remo Primary off ers In 2021 San Remo Primary curriculum Japanese, P.E., Library and STEM school. LK6319 quality educational programs will off er: Our state of the art Early Learning Centre offers a that engage and support • Specialist subjects of Art, Japanese, dedicated Kindergarten program in purpose built rooms our children to achieve their Library, Music and Physical Education in addition to long day care services for students ranging FOR ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT EITHER: best. Students are given When: in age from 6 weeks to 5 years • Dedicated and caring staff PRINCIPAL: Rod McKenzie PHONE: 5952 2132 many opportunities to grow • Comprehensive resources to Tuesday 27th August at 9:30am and learn academically and support learning EMAIL: [email protected] socially in a safe and caring • Vibrant and nurturing Before WEB: www.cowesps.vic.edu.au environment. and After School Care program

EARLYWhere: LEARNING CENTRE DIRECTOR: Karen CowesTreppo PHONE: Primary 5951 2300 School If you would like more information on our school please contact the principal: Karen Bowker on 5678 5354 or [email protected] EMAIL:Please [email protected] meet Sarah Tyrrell in the school office. www.san-remo-ps.vic.gov.au

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The College offers an extensive range of VCE and VET subjects enabling students to select The Prep Transition Program commences mid-October and helps to build confi dence and inde- subjects that meet their further study and employment goals. pendence to provide the best possible start to school. Newhaven College – One Campus, One Choice! Newhaven College is an indepen- and grassed Soccer Oval will be with our College and Teaching staff. have the option to include a school- who are able to demonstrate out- dent, ecumenical and co-educational completed by the end of the year. This year’s Transition Program in- based apprenticeship or obtain a Cer- standing abilities across a broad school which was founded in 1980, Recently we announced building cludes Classroom Story Time, Jump tifi cate II in Building and Construction range of areas including academic, and now caters for over 900 students works will commence in late 2020 and Move Perceptual Motor Pro- in our registered Trades Skills Centre. sporting, performing arts, leadership from Prep through to Year 12. for our Performing Arts Wing. This gram/PE Session, Creative Young Our Arts, Science and Technology and community involvement. Offering a diverse academic cur- state-of-the-art facility will include Artists, Meet the Orchestra Music centre offers students a range of cre- To apply for a Scholarship, please: riculum with a caring pastoral ap- a keyboard lab, black box theatre, and Drama Session, Love the Li- ative activities across a number of (a) Complete the application form proach, our students enjoy excellent recording studio, hair and makeup brary and Meet your Year 6 Buddies. fi elds and our co-curricular choices on our website facilities and a diverse range of co- studio, rehearsal hall, and teaching The fi nal session on 4 December cater for a range of personal inter- (b) Attach a copy of the applicant’s curricular opportunities. spaces for small groups, ensembles, 2020 is part of our school Orienta- ests including music, surfi ng, drama, latest school report We are committed to further devel- or private music lessons. tion Day where students spend time dance, sport, equestrian, chess, pub- www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/en- oping the College facilities, ensuring in their 2021 classes. lic speaking and debating. rolments/scholarships that we have an environment where Prep 2021 Applications close Friday, Septem- creativity, academic, emotional, spiritu- Interviews are currently underway VCE Enrolments ber 18. No late applications will be al, physical and life skills are nurtured. for Prep 2021, and our Transition VCE 2021 Year 10-12 students have Newhaven College has limited plac- accepted. This year’s building projects in- Program commences mid-October. the opportunity to maximise their po- es from Prep - Year 12, if interested con- clude our recently completed open Our Prep Transition Program helps to tential in our unique adult style learn- tact our Registrar Belinda Manning. Visit Newhaven College air amphitheatre. A magnifi cent set- build confi dence and independence ing centre. The College offers an ex- You are invited to visit the Col- ting for performances and concerts providing the best possible start to tensive range of VCE and VET subjects Scholarships Open Now lege, contact our Registrar Belinda giving students the opportunity to school. Fun learning activity sessions enabling students to select subjects Newhaven College offers scholar- Manning to arrange a private tour. showcase their talents. Our full- are held each week allowing our fu- that meet their further study and em- ships for applicants entering Sec- Phone: 5956 7505, Email: Belinda. sized synthetic Hockey/Tennis Pitch ture Prep students to become familiar ployment goals. Individual students ondary School at any level in 2021 [email protected] Learn About Prep 2021 Preparing children for Prep with friendship, fun and enriching activities

DATE TIME CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY PARENT ACTIVITY Thurs 15 Oct 2:30-3:15pm Classroom Story Time Afternoon tea with the Principal and Head of Junior School Thinking about Prep 2021? Thurs 22 Oct 2:30-3:15pm Jump and Move Perceptual Join in with or assist your child Motor Program/PE Session Enrolments are in progress for Prep 2021 and we currently have a number of vacancies. Thurs 29 Oct 2:30-3:15pm Creative Young Artists School Nurse, Uniform and Continuous Feedback Presentation Contact Belinda Manning on 5956 7505 for more information or to arrange a school tour. Thurs 5 Nov 2:30-3:15pm Meet the Orchestra Music Parent Volunteer Presentation & Drama Session Thurs 12 Nov 2:30-3:15pm Love the Library Literacy presentation by Linda Austin, Prep teacher Thurs 19 Nov 2:30-3:15pm Little Builders Numeracy presentation by Rikki Porter, Prep teacher Newhaven College 1770 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island Thurs 26 Nov 11.30am-1pm Meet your 2021 School Transition presentation with guest speaker 03 5956 7505 Year 6 Buddies Melinda Vander Reest from Walker Learning [email protected] Fri 4 Dec 9:30am-1pm Orientation Day - Meet your School uniforms will be on display classmates and teacher

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Permaculture educator Rick Coleman will deliver pre-accredited Horticulture short courses in the newly established PICAL Community Garden. Job Ready Training at PICAL The COVID-19 pandemic has the newly refurbished PICAL course combo at a subsidised A six-month intensive course at Bass Coast Adult Learning will provide an in-depth introduc- changed employment options Community Garden. These cost of $450 per person. Indi- tion to the hair industry. for many people on the Island. courses give students a taste vidual White Card courses will “We recognised early on of the horticulture industry be delivered over one day at a that many of our hospitality and contribute recognised cost of $150 per person. and tourism workers were go- hours towards Certifi cate II in As a recipient of a Bass ing to be effected by the loss Horticulture. Coast Council Recovery Study hair locally of regular employment and “We have also been working Grant, the Women Connect would desperately need re- hard on grant submissions, program will continue to pro- Bass Coast Adult Learning is presenting an opportunities that are local and accessible. training in other areas” said with a number of our applica- vide support to local women innovative and exciting Certifi cate II Hair pro- “This program is exciting because it creates PICAL’s Program and Mar- tions for employment skills helping them with pathways gram beginning on August 5. an opportunity for Bass Coast residents to ac- keting Coordinator, Wendy and re-training options being for further study, employment This is an intensive six-month course provid- cess a Certifi cate level training program lo- Christensen. successful,” continued Wendy or small business start-up. ing an in-depth introduction into the hair in- cally, and for them to learn in a supportive and “We worked closely with “This means we are able to “We’d really like everyone in dustry. It is also well suited to enthusiastic high fl exible learning environment where students local government to iden- subsidise many of our courses our local community to know school students and those who would like to can gain the benefi t of face to face contact, tify areas of skills shortages making them more accessible that if they are struggling hone their hairdressing skills and knowledge. small classes and additional learning support and have aimed our courses to our local community.” with fi nding employment or Gaining practical and hands-on experiences as required,” said Kate. around re-skilling workers in PICAL will be offering sub- are unsure of what to do next, is a major feature of this program which will Training will be conducted from the Bass these areas.” sidised White Card, Traffi c they should come in and talk utilise a fully equipped training salon. This will Coast Adult Learning (239 White Road, Won- Horticulture and civil con- Management and Traffi c Con- to us about their options.” provide participants with the ideal opportuni- thaggi) and classes run Wednesdays from struction are among these trol courses delivered by Cove You must be a Bass Coast ties to gain the skills and knowledge they need 9:00am to 4:00pm. highlighted areas. Training (RTO 21386) begin- Shire resident to qualify for to succeed in the hair industry and in becom- For more information, including program PICAL has employed the ning this August. Normally some of the course subsidies. ing accomplished hairdressers. details, enrolment fees, eligibility for govern- services of experienced per- $580 for the three-day White To fi nd out more ring PICAL: Local hair and beauty trainer, Kate McNish has ment subsidies and payment plans, contact maculture educator Rick Cole- Card, Traffi c Management and 5952 1131 or head over to the over 25 years’ industry experience. She is excited Bass Coast Adult Learning: Bill Street – (03) man to deliver pre-accredited Traffi c Control courses, PICAL website www.pical.org.au for about providing vocational training and learning 5672 3115 or www.bcal.vic.edu.au Horticulture short courses in will be offering the three-day further details.

THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 - PAGE 13 Education choices New Senior School building on track A new building containing 10 learning down areas they were erring on the side spaces, teacher work rooms, a year 12 of caution. common room and new canteen is well “We’d rather keep the students safe than underway at Mary MacKillop Catholic Re- going the other way. gional College in Leongatha. “All the College staff and all the students School Principal David Leslie said the will wear masks at school. The teachers $4.5 million project was currently on are allowed to take them off while they’re schedule and should be completed for the instructing the class, because students start of the 2021 school year. need to be able to see their lips move. But “Students and teachers are excited to for general movement, we’re adding the see the progress, especially since a con- masks as an extra precaution.” siderable amount of work was complet- Mr Leslie said although the school had a ed whilst they were away during home few hundred masks on hand, the respon- schooling in term 2,” Mr Leslie said. sibility of supplying masks to students “Over the term 2 holidays some of the would ultimately fall to parents. landscaping was completed and students “We’re asking the families to provide their are already using and enjoying the space. own and that’s better for hygiene purposes. “The new building is a great addition But we will have a back-up supply,” he said. to our college and a wonderful learning “Some of our fashion students in Years space for our students.” 10 and 11 and our VCAL students in Year 11 and 12 have been making face masks Student masks in their classes for themselves and their The college has introduced face masks this friends. They started making them last term after advice from the Diocese of Sale week before the announcement was made Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). about wearing masks at school.” Mr Leslie said as the College has stu- The college has also been temperature test- dents on the border of Melbourne’s lock- ing students as they arrive this term.

Construction of the $4.5 million senior school building is on track, with the new facility Students and teachers at Mary MacKillop College are wearing face masks as an added precaution. The due to be ready for the start of the 2021 school year. school also does temperature checks on students on arrival.

New Building to be completed for 2021 school year

Mary MacKillop College For more information: 03 5662 4255 South Gippsland www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au

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Principal Catherine Blackford with students at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Students have been in the new school for two years now. School is a shining star! By Principal Catherine Blackford helping the students to become posi- • a sensory garden cialist subject we also have Art, Music the end of term three. tive global citizens and making a dif- • a lizard lounge and Drama and Digital Technology. Enrolments are now being taken It is hard to believe that we have ference in the world. • and the wetlands with a frog bog As our student numbers increase, at every year level and if prospective been in our wonderful school for two The development of our gardens which Landcare has helped us to de- we are very excited about starting parents would like a tour, we can do years now. As a school community is something the OLSS community velop. stage two of our building Master- these after school hours. we have achieved so much in that are all so proud of. So far we have Our Lady Star of the Sea has just plan. This will include four new Please contact Alison on 5951 1700 short time. The environment and established; received a $500 grant from Gardens classrooms, a discovery centre if you would like a tour or if you have sustainability have always been our • a habitat garden Victoria for a pollination garden (library), a wet weather structure any questions about Our Lady Star focus, as we encourage our students • a veggie patch, including bush which we will commence during over the basketball court, exten- of the Sea. Please ask about our rea- to be ‘stewards of the earth’, caring tucker the weekly science lessons over the sion to the carpark, development sonable school fees and additional for our surroundings in many differ- • an orchard and a herb mandela coming terms. of the oval and more landscaping. help for health care or pension card ent ways. This is another means of • a fairy tale garden As well as having science as a spe- The works should commence at holders.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School – Cowes

Courage, Compassion & Creativity We believe in providing a welcoming, friendly and safe environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly and justly. Taking pride in environmental sustainability, the surrounding wetlands and “green areas” on the school site will engage students in authentic studies within a natural environment.

OPEN DAY IS EVERYDAY Please contact us for further information on 5951 1700 LK00406AA

6 Cowes-Rhyll Road, Cowes [email protected] www.olsscowes.catholic.edu.au

THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - PAGE 15 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION A community cover-up Local sewers swing into action as face masks demand skyrockets Face masks are now a fact of life for many Victorians and keen sewers have taken to their machines to help with the cover-up. Last week, it became mandatory for anyone in the lockdown zones in met- ropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to wear a mask outside their house. And while the directive didn’t ap- ply to regional areas, many residents of Bass Coast heeded the call from the Premier to wear a face mask when they leave the house and can- not physically distance. Here’s a range of options for anyone Bass Coast Health nurse Amy Peters tests Kaye Treloar for COVID-19 dur- wanting to buy a locally made mask. ing drive-through testing at Wonthaggi Hospital. Somewhere over the Rainbow Kate Prattley normally concentrates on beautiful homemade baby prod- ucts at her online store but is currently Drive-through swamped with orders for masks. After a customer asked if she was Holly Egan has turned her loungeroom into a sweat shop producing around making masks, Kate thought she’d 50 masks per day. Order at www.hooliegandesigns.com give it a try and word quickly got out. “I’ve been inundated. My phone testing expands Her online store used to specialise San Remo Hotel Bottle Shop goes every 10 minutes with an order. in jewellery, but it’s been hijacked by The first batch of homemade The drive-through testing service nity. It may not kill you, but it may Initially, Kate struggled to keep up face masks, with customers now able masks Elyse Pratt put into the San at Wonthaggi Hospital has been ex- kill someone you are in contact with, with the demand but she says she’s to order masks in a range of materials. Remo drive-through bottle shop sold panded. or someone you love,” Ms Child said. now on top of the orders. She’s sold over 150 and says she’s been out within an hour. The second batch Bass Coast Health has installed a “Getting tested is the responsible So far her biggest single order was working from 9am to midnight, sewing, was gone in 15 minutes. large marquee in the carpark at the thing to do but you must self-iso- for 10 masks and although it’s all local packing and shipping the masks. Elyse and her mum originally started hospital to cater for increased demand. late before and after and keep your customers, she said some are buying “I’ve turned our living room into a to make masks for family and friends. Nurses tested 171 people last friends, family, workplace and your masks to send to family in Melbourne. sweatshop,” she joked. “We had a few extra so we put Thursday across Bass Coast Health community safe.” Masks are three-layers (two cotton “Mum has been coming home from them in the bottle shop and they – the highest number of tests con- People should be tested if they dis- with middle breathable layer), avail- work and cutting out the fabrics and were gone in an instant,” said Elyse. ducted across the organisation in play such symptoms as: fever, chills able in a variety of fabrics. One size. Dad’s been threading the elastic With orders coming in, including one day during the Pandemic. or sweats, cough, sore throat, short- $24. Order via the Somewhere over through while he’s watching TV.” from local businesses, the family “We are pleased that members of ness of breath, runny nose, or loss of the Rainbow Facebook or Instagram The family team is turning out around sewing circle has already produced the Bass Coast and South Gippsland sense of smell or taste. page. Pick up only. 50 masks per day and the orders keep about 100 masks and expect to have communities who have symptoms Testing is available at the Phillip streaming in with one company order- new stock available at the bottle are coming to be tested to help us Island Health Hub (24 hours a day) Hooliegan Designs ing 80 masks for their workforce. shop this week. understand the extent of COVID lo- and Wonthaggi Hospital (10am-5pm, Twenty-three-year-old Holly Egan Masks are three layers of cotton Elyse has also ordered Thirsty cally,” Bass Coast Health CEO Jan 7 days a week). has been glued to her machine ever and are unsealed, so an extra filter Camel face masks, which are due in Child said. You can also book for a test at since her father suggested making can be inserted if needed. Available store this week as well. “At the same time, I would like to Wonthaggi Medical Centre, Monday face masks last week. in a variety of fabrics. One size. $15. Homemade masks are two layers remind people that once they are to Friday (Ph: 0492 036 568 or www. The Bachelor of Fashion Design Order online at www.hooliegande- of cotton (one plain, one patterned) tested, they MUST remain at home hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/ graduate was laid off earlier this signs.com. Free delivery local orders. with a middle layer of breathable in- until they get their result and keep wonthaggi-VIC-3995/wonthaggi-re- year with the fashion industry hard terface. Available in small, medium their distance from family members. spiratory-clinic/doctors). hit by the Coronavirus. Cotton Onto Craft and large. Homemade and Thirsty “Please don’t get tested and then People should phone their doctor She returned home at the start of Sisters Heather Coupe and Wendy Camel masks are $13. go to work, to the supermarket or to or the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 the initial lockdown. Sedgwick from Cotton Onto Craft in your friend’s home. We have already 675 398 if their symptoms get worse. Cowes are making masks to order seen cases where people’s test result Everyone is advised to practise for local customers. comes back positive but they have physical distancing by keeping at “When the government said masks spread the virus to their work col- least 1.5m away from other people. If were going to be mandatory for met- leagues and family. physical distancing is not practical, ropolitan Melbourne, people started “This virus is highly contagious wear face masks. coming in getting elastic and fabric,” and can be spread by a droplet, or by Details on how to correctly wear said Heather. poor hand hygiene and it is very eas- a mask: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face- “Some asked if we were making ily spread throughout our commu- masks-victoria-covid-19 masks, so we started to make them for the islanders.” Heather has already made almost 200. For anyone keen to make their Made to order masks are available own, she said the masks are not dif- for locals at Cotton onto Craft in ficult, but they are time-consuming. “There are plenty of free patterns Stop the spread Cowes. Cotton Onto Craft propri- etor Wendy Sedgwick and Wayne on the internet, but the biggest prob- The big reason COVID-19 is so distancing by keeping at least 1.5m Carter are pictured. lem is getting hold of elastic. contagious is actually small. away from others, people should “There’s no elastic in the shop at The disease spreads mainly from stay at home – away from crowds the moment, we sold out completely. person to person via tiny droplets and public areas – as much as pos- We sold 600m in four days!” of moisture that are expelled from sible, said Bass Coast Health Infec- And she has a salient message for the nose or mouth of infected people tion Control Specialist Nicky Baker. all mask-wearers. when they cough, sneeze or speak. Infected people may not know they “Masks are like underwear. Only Bass Coast Health (BCH) said have COVID-19 and then can unin- wear it once and when you get home community transmission of COV- tentionally spread COVID to others. wash it in hot soapy water.” Steven and Kylie Pancutl and their ID-19 poses a great risk to the health This can occur via direct contact Masks are three layers: cotton, in- son Riese were shopping for fabric in and safety of residents. or indirect contact from touching terfacing and poly-cotton. Available Cotton Onto Craft in Cowes on the Transmissions occur when a per- shared surfaces with contaminated in plain or patterned. One size. $15. weekend, to make face masks. son infected with COVID-19 coughs, hands for example (ie light switches Order at the Cotton Onto Craft Face- Thirteen year old Riese was wearing sneezes or speaks, spreading COV- and door handles). Somewhere over the Rainbow book page or call 5952 5202. Collect a bandana in the meantime whilea ID-19 to others around them, accord- “Imagine all the shared surfaces masks are $24 and can be ordered on instore. Postage organised at addi- waiting the family mask making ing to the World Health Organization. you come in contact with in public Facebook and Instagram. tional cost. project to begin. These droplets are heavy, do not places such as shopping centres,” Ms travel far and quickly sink to the Baker said. ground, but people can catch COV- “It’s important that people wash ID-19 if they breathe them in. their hands thoroughly for at least 20 The droplets can land on surfaces seconds as many times a day as they around the infected person such as can and stay at home unless they tables, doorknobs and handrails. Peo- need to leave for the four key rea- Tips for wearing a mask ple can become infected by touching sons: shopping for essentials, daily Physical distancing is the best ter you touch your mask visibly dirty or wet while you are these and then touching their eyes, exercise, work or study, and to seek way people can protect themselves • Never use a damaged or dirty mask wearing it nose or mouth. This is why people medical help.” from the spread of COVID-19 but • Make sure your mask does not • Remove your mask by unhook- should wash their hands regularly According to the World Health Or- it’s not always possible to do so. have holes or a valve ing the ear straps and pulling it with soap and water or clean them ganization, the COVID-19 virus can When that is the case, wearing • Ensure your mask covers your away from your face with alcohol-based hand rub. survive for up to 72 hours on plastic face masks will give people a level mouth, nose and chin, and that • Wash reusable fabric masks in “Everyone needs to be acting as and stainless steel, less than 4 hours of protection but the masks must there are no gaps on the sides hot, soapy water after each use though anyone they meet or speak on copper and less than 24 hours on be worn correctly. • Do not touch your mask while • Store reusable fabric masks in to may be infectious. This especially cardboard. Fortunately, these surfac- Here are some tips: wearing it resealable bags when you’re not means keeping your distance,” BCH es can easily be cleaned with com- • Wash your hands before and af- • Change your mask if it gets using them. CEO Jan Child said. mon household disinfectants that As well as practising physical will kill COVID-19. PAGE 16 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 David to stand as council candidate David Rooks need look no further gas terminal in Western Port Bay, add- than his backyard to see Phillip Is- ing he would continue council’s posi- land’s sometimes opposing forces. tion of advocating to state and Federal His five-acre Ventnor property – government for support as “climate complete with chooks, alpacas and bee change affects our island”. hives – sits snuggly amidst scenic roll- David is an advocate of the shire’s Visi- ing farmland. tor Economy Strategy, given it states “the But not far off there are new housing environment underpins our economy”. subdivisions skirting Cowes and Vent- “Maintaining our town boundaries nor town boundaries. will be a key goal of mine.” “It’s a difficult balance on Phillip On the issue of whether a car ferry Island because there are competing terminal should be built at the Cowes forces between the environment and jetty, he says he understands the im- human development,” the 51-year-old portance of the ferry for tourism “but I father-of-two says. have concerns on it negatively impact- “I think by maintaining town bound- ing on existing community assets – the aries as they currently are it allows us north-facing beaches”. to protect farms, and the environment, “I’m not saying yes or no, but I want while we can focus on keeping the char- to protect community assets that are acter of towns within development.” here now. Ventnor’s David Rooks is standing as a candidate in the upcoming council elections. He believes maintaining town Ensuring this balance is one of the “Beaches are one of our richest com- boundaries is important as they are will protect the island while still valuing industries such as farming. reasons David has decided to become munity assets and are open to so many a candidate in this year’s Bass Coast activities, so it’s important they remain company and for the past seven years been involved in so many different in- Shire council elections, standing in the “I want to be part of the future plan- safe for everyone to enjoy, humans, for the Event Operations Group in the dustries.” Island Ward. ning of Phillip Island, to protect and dogs and wildlife.” Cowes Concourse. In many ways his career and com- enhance our community assets – tour- He believes speed limits should be While Coronavirus has currently fro- Community munity work has also given him an ism, business, farming, people, and the reduced after dusk to protect wildlife. zen much of the work, it’s a job that has insight into navigating seemingly con- If David’s CV is varied, his commu- environment. David is determined not to take an taken him around the world. flicting issues. nity work is even more eclectic. “It’s about the balance between the aggressive, headline-making approach “We work on the MotoGP and the With two daughters, Isabel, 17 and Jas- community, economy and environment.” to council. Formula One. I’ve been to Papua New min, 19, for three years he was president “I have a calm and consultative dis- Princess Kate Guinea for the Pacific Games, Margaret Independent of the Phillip Island Kindergarten when position. I like to work on building rela- Before he moved to the island two River for Gourmet Escape,” David says. the girls were young, navigating limited David is standing as an independent, tionships to get the best outcome. decades ago, David worked in tourism, “I have taken myself to Wimbledon resources with increasing demand. describing his style as “pragmatic”. “Having already worked in the com- initially as a Contiki tour guide, later as for two years.” David was on Cowes Primary’s “I’m a Libra, I balance the scales.” munity and across various industries I an activities supervisor for a posh ho- Any celebrities or big names? school council for a year, then presi- He says he is not limiting his election have developed the skills to work with tel in Port Douglas, before he switched Yes, he says, brushing shoulders – dent of Scouts for three years, helping platform to a few issues, but wants to all people and their issues. gears and worked in human resources, but not talking with – the likes of Kate fundraise and expand infrastructure. take a broad approach, particularly “Balance can be difficult so I stand largely for the building industry. Middleton to tennis ace Boris Becker. A keen tennis player, he is currently supporting community assets. back, plan, read, and think. If I’m elect- Having grown up holidaying on the Having a job in events, David says, president of the tennis club and for the He supports the creation of the pro- ed, I’d work with council staff, they are island, he and his wife Bhavani (who means he works intensely for up to past four years has been president of posed sports hub on the carnival land, there for research and support. also grew up holidaying here) moved 26 weeks of the year, before having Phillip Island Landcare, overseeing more cycling tracks, the planned new “Councillors’ role is to see the bigger to Cowes in 2000, when David again chunks of free time. 1000 members and helping to plant Cowes Cultural Centre, and a skate picture and the community needs to had a career change. “If I’m elected to council my work 5000 trees across the island annually. park – although he “doesn’t have distinguish between their role and that After his third round of university will decrease. My commitment will Bhavani is the head of Totally Re- enough information” to make a choice of shire staff. study, he became a primary teacher be to council,” says David, who admits newable Phillip Island, while Isabel about where it should be located. “I like to see myself as working as a at San Remo, Newhaven and Koo Wee he’s “highly organised”. represents Phillip Island on Bass Coast He also supports the proposed new professional, who comes with business Rup schools. “I like the fact I’ve done a variety of Shire’s climate change committee. transfer station on Gap Road, but adds and personal ethics.” And if his resume wasn’t varied work over my career. I see it as a posi- He says it’s through his career and it should have a “tip shop”, offering un- Contact David at: www.david-rooks. enough, for the past decade he has tive. It gives me a greater understand- community volunteering he decided to wanted items to shoppers. webnode.com/, Facebook, david@ worked in events, initially in his own ing of our community because I’ve stand for council. He opposes AGL plans for a floating eventsupport.com.au or 0418 115 935. RSL rewards Bruce Bruce Procter is the recipient of the 2020 Phillip Island RSL ANZAC Community Award Since 2014 the ANZAC Communi- ty Award has been presented at the 11am ANZAC Day Service. Unfor- tunately due to Covid-19 restrictions this did not happen. Three months later Bruce was recog- nized at a small gathering at the RSL. Prior to his retirement over three decades ago, Bruce headed Austra- lia Post, in Cowes. For 37 continuous years, before and after retirement, Bruce tirelessly involved himself in actively support- ing numerous not-for-profit commu- nity groups in the district. Pile repair work has started on the Cowes Jetty with steel cross beams He has made, and continues to Chris Thompson (President Elect), with Bruce Procter, this year’s RSL also being installed. New handrails and asphalt on the walkway are part make, an outstanding contribution as ANZAC Community Award winner, Lynn Missen, and Greg Mead (President). of the $1.4 million upgrade. a volunteer in our local community. He is a veteran and a 20-year mem- ber of the PIRSL. He has filled the role of President, Cowes Jetty upgrade Secretary, Co-ordinator, Chair, and Committee Member for many years. Bruce’s community achievements are numerous, including being pre- finally underway sented with life membership by sev- eral organisations. Works to upgrade the Cowes vehicles. When the steel crosshead He has been a Director of the Ben- Jetty have started after money was support beams are installed, the digo Community Bank for 16 years, promised for the project in last stronger jetty will allow for a high- a Director of Bass Coast Health Hos- year’s state government budget. er load capacity for vehicles. pital and founding member of the The $1.4 million upgrade is de- The Jetty will remain open Advisory Council for 18 years; and signed to improve accessibility throughout construction, as many is a former Warley Hospital Board and reinstate emergency vehicle of the improvements are focused member and president. access on the jetty, which was orig- on strengthening underneath the He’s been actively involved in Li- inally built in 1870. jetty. Fishing, walking, and boat- ons for over 20 years and is a member Contractors have started pile re- ing from the jetty will continue, of the Historical Society and still vol- pair works and offsite fabrication along with the available Ferry unteering over a twenty year period. of steel crosshead support beams services. Bruce is a dedicated member of the is underway. Crews have also The project is funded through Masonic Lodge for nearly fifty years started work on the northern low the $47.2 million announced for and has assisted in raising thousands landing to improve low tide access the Better Boating Fund in the of dollars for many causes. He is al- PIRSL Secretary Peter Paul congratulates Bruce Procter on his award. for the ferry and other vessels. 2019/20 budget. ways at the forefront contributing A new handrail is being installed At the time, the government said to community groups and activities Mead presented Bruce with his award and very humble in joining a group on the eastern side of the pier, and the money would fund the removal making the island a better place to be. and welcomed Bruce to “a wonderful I have deeply respected.” the jetty walkway will be upgraded of boat ramp parking and launch- Bruce has contributed tens of thou- and amazing group of Islanders who President elect Chris Thompson with new asphalt. ing fees and upgraded ramps at sands of volunteer hours. He believes have been recognised previously for concluded an enjoyable evening stat- The government said once com- Cowes and Rhyll. “the first hundred years are the hardest”. their selfless and inspiring Phillip Is- ing: “The PIRSL looks forward to the plete, the upgrades will allow easi- For more information, go to Bruce’s daughter Lynn Missen and land community contributions”. April 25 2021 ANZAC Community er access to the jetty for emergency www.betterboating.vic.gov.au. last year’s recipient Cheryl Overton Bruce said he was “extremely Award and recognizing another out- were present when President Greg proud to be awarded this honour standing community contribution.” THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - PAGE 17 Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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Not so glam roundabouts days of incinerators), export it or the island watching out for us and during the pandemic, while the prob- vegetation has to be removed, the landfill it. The exporting option is supporting local business at every lems with the existing Federal laws Council is off-setting this by new If natural environment is at the being cut off by overseas countries. opportunity. are in the spotlight. vegetation planting in the Shire. core of attractions for people to come Landfill has negative effects on the To those who say ‘go home,’ I am We believe the EES should be im- The need for this particular path to the Island, any chance, if round- environment and the state govern- home, in the home that is safest for mediately halted. was established as part of Council’s abouts really are to be planted, that ment charge a hefty per unit dollar me, my family and the wider com- PICS have been working with En- Aspirational Pathways Network plants can be water wise natives? for landfill dumped in the ground. munity. vironment Victoria and other envi- plan, which identified some fifty- Isn’t it a waste of effort, chemicals Furthermore, within the Bass Coast Before making generalised accusa- ronmental groups in an alliance in four projects. The path is needed for and water, with previously prettified Shire we have limited approved sites tions about who should and should evaluating the reports and preparing the safety of school students who tra- roundabouts, to use annuals? Don’t for landfill. Our best options now are not be on the Island, dig a little deep- responses. With around 10,000pages ditionally cycle to school and return they make us look silly, just short du- reusing, recycling and repurposing er and you might find things are not of reports the task of responding is daily from Rhyll to Cowes, as well ration bright colours, located where our waste. The cost of these new op- quite as you imagine. significant and the timeframe for re- as casual pedestrians and cyclists. nobody can stop to admire? Natives tions continues to drop as the pro- Name and address supplied sponding is short. When complete, this pathways plan are surely what we need. Or are new cesses improve and as our commu- The groups are working in difficult will not only lead to improved safety roundabouts designed as dual lane nity recycles more. However for now, Environmental pandemic circumstances that do not for walkers and cyclists, but will also so that vehicles in the outside lane we need to understand there is a cost allow meetings in public or even pri- decrease the dependency on motor can stop to smell and admire the to protecting our environment. tipping point vate homes. We do believe the com- vehicle transport, which is a goal flowers? David Rooks, Candidate for Island Environmental issues have been in munities that will be adversely af- of both the Phillip Island Integrated Considering how big they are, how Ward the spotlight with the release of the fected by the AGL proposal deserve Transport Study and the Totally Re- about angle parking around the cir- interim review of the Federal Envi- to be heard and respected. newable Phillip Island report that cumference with fast food joint up- I am home ronmental laws (EPBC) Act. Jeff Nottle, PICS President was recently launched. stairs, on cantilevered platform, like The Phillip Island Conservation If you go to the FAQ page of the More and more, Phillip Island is a lighthouse? Please have a chuckle Society (PICS) lodged a submission Bike path support becoming a destination for cycling and don’t take this seriously. And DHHS website, under the heading to the review earlier this year stat- ‘Property and Homes. ‘I have more A more direct bike path from Cow- tourism, which adds to the local try to chuckle when you’re in traffic ing: “We believe the Act has mainly economy. round such big roundabout travel- than one home. Can I choose which focused on assessment and approval es to Rhyll, has been talked about for one I stay in?’ it states: “If you have years, it’s good to see the Shire fi- Other shared path projects the ling slower than before roundabout. processes. As a result there has been BUG is advocating for include a path As petrol heads might duck and more than one residence you can insufficient focus on biodiversity nally doing something about it and I choose which one to be your prin- congratulate them. Riding along the from Cowes to the Penguin Parade weave, remember this kind of round- and natural conservation. “Essen- and the Nobbies, a continuous path about is claimed safer than previous- ciple residence and you must stay tially, the Act has failed to protect road is a danger to all cyclists and there for the duration of the stay at it’s a wonder somebody hasn’t been along the southern clifftops of the is- ly, maybe more accidents but lower species, habitat, water resources and land and the missing link near Five speed, not so much damage. Is this home period’. natural places and is not up to the killed, as the road is barely wide I am very fortunate to have two enough in places, for two cars pass- Ways that will enable continuous a good result for $10 million when challenge of reducing Australia’s cli- off-road travel from Smiths Beach to so few inexplicable cause accidents residences and choose Phillip Island mate pollution or assisting nature to ing. So what if we have to lose a bit as my primary residence for the pur- of scrub, it’s better than losing some- the north of the island. Council and previously? Won’t there always be adapt to climate change. the Phillip Island Nature Park are inexplicable bigger accidents, even- poses of lockdown. “Marine ecosystems are damaged body’s life. Most of the wildlife killed I do not rent this residence to holi- on this road are wallabies and they both supportive of these projects, tually? and under constant threat from ex- and it is believed they are working Bernie McComb, Cowes daymakers or lend it to friends and ploitation.” were introduced to the island and al- family and live in it for at least one lowed to breed up and run wild, so through the planning and funding is- In handing down the interim re- sues involved. Sustainable future third of any given year. port last week the chair of the review you would expect a few fatalities. I have been to Melbourne twice I think a bike path from Cowes to The BUG organises rides for mem- The Age newspaper (21/7/20) has a Graeme Samuel stated: “The EPBC bers every Wednesday and Sunday, since March, (for medical reasons) Act is ineffective. It does not enable Rhyll is a must and will encourage double page spread asking why Aus- and have followed all movement and people to get out and exercise and with new riders welcome, no matter tralia is a global leader in extinctions the Commonwealth to protect and how slow you think you are. See our isolation directives. conserve environmental matters that leave their cars at home. of native fauna. Since colonisation at The second part of this DHHS FAQ Jack Sheppard, Rhyll webpage or Facebook for details. least 100 species of Australia’s fauna are important for the nation.” Don Turner, President, Phillip Is- states: “if your principal place of resi- Further the report’s first lines are and flora have been wiped out. dence is in metropolitan Melbourne land Bicycle Users Group The Cowes Primary School may stark: “Australia’s natural environ- Cowes-Rhyll or Mitchell Shire then you must stay ment and iconic places are in an need a gymnasium, but I believe that there”. Shared Path Welcome Pick up after your dog we should be educating children to overall state of decline and are un- The Phillip Island Bicycle User As I have chosen Phillip Island as der increasing threat. The current Living on the Seagrove Estate preserve every existing patch of nat- my primary residence, and can prove Group (BUG) welcomes the Bass area it is commendable to see quite ural vegetation, every area, however environmental trajectory is unsus- Coast Shire’s extension of the off- I have been here since mid-March, I tainable.” a number of the residents walking small suitable for habitat. am very much within my rights to road shared path being constructed their dogs whilst exercising and Instead of diminishing the area of Federal Environment Minister on the north side of Oswin Roberts stay put, in my nominated primary Sussan Ley said the government walking themselves too. But unfor- bush, educate children to plant more residence. Reserve on the Cowes-Rhyll Road. tunately some of these people allow native trees and shrubs. A changed would develop national environ- This link will join up two existing My husband is immune-compro- mental standards and would devolve their dogs to leave their dogs drop- mind set is required if we are to look mised and in remote palliative care shared paths and will eventually en- pings anywhere on the pavement or forward to a sustainable future. responsibility for environmental ap- able cyclists and pedestrians to trav- – NOT burdening Bass Coast Health. provals to state governments. on grass verges ... please can we put Jan Fleming, Surf Beach My daughter lives in our other el from Rhyll to Cowes more safely. up a number of signs to tell owners Meanwhile the current AGL EES The construction of this link is residence and works in an essential review is being considered for the to pick up their dogs mess and pos- How we manage industry, so is in constant contact supported by Council’s Bicycle In- sibly get council to put up dispensers proposed gas plant in Western Port. frastructure Action Plan as well as waste is changing. with others. It is a concern that AGL and the with suitable bags for the dogs walk- We are keeping to ourselves, grate- Victoria’s Trails Strategy 2013-23. ers to utilise. In the old days we’d either burn State Planning Minister are moving ful to our neighbours and friends on While it is regrettable that some Terry Corrie, Cowes it (for those over 45 remember the ahead with community consultation Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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and Xavier Williams. kicks on his trusty left foot and Goal Kickers: Lachlan Eastwood teaming up with Archie Robinson (2), Sam O’Garey (2), Harry Arceo and others resulting in a couple of (1) and Blake Murphy (1). more goals for the reds. At three quarter time, coach Luke U12 Blue vs Wonthaggi Marshall asked for more of the same Round 1 begins The Phillip Island Bulldogs Under for their last quarter effort and his 12 Blues travelled away to play Won- chargers didn’t let him down as the pups maintained the intensity and From page 24 Blues had stretched the margin to a first game of Season 2020. thaggi on Sunday morning. pressure they’d shown earlier. The Eden Goldsbury seemed to be ev- devastating fifty points to zero. The local Derby of Phillip Island This week the seniors stepped up result of this was three further goals erywhere, his trademark shock of sun- The Blues started the fourth quarter vs Killy Bass was underway with to lead the team. including one for the skipper and bleached hair clearly visible across well but had lost some intensity, and the Red Army displaying a thirst Match mentions go to Jack Masca- one to Lachie Newstead. the ground, as were the fluoro boots of after Goldsbury, Russell and Kenne- for the contest as they moved the ros for his running; Zach Hughes for It was a fantastic last quarter for Noah Muller and Daniel Caffieri. dy all missed their kicks at goal the ball in waves down the ground like his tackling; and Connor Macmillan the Red’s, and they finished the Courageous tackles from Alex Power scored against the run of play. a swarming pack of wild African (match captain) and Harrison Car- game as they started, full of running. Barbarti and Sonny Merryfull, plus It energised the local team who Hunting Dogs. lon for their speed and strong attack. Awards: Blake Lawrence, Archie the run and carry of Ollie Hibbert were back in the contest, putting the Goals were on the menu with the Tommy Newman put his body to the Robinson, Oscar Tuchtan and Lachie were inspirational. Blues defence under serious pressure. silky James Lewis kicking truly in opponent and played a brilliant game. Newstead. Jake Hughes goaled with seconds Will Peppard led his backs with the opening stanza. Riley Herbert also dug in and nev- er gave up the chase on the ball. to go, and the Blues went into the gutsy determination, stopping two Newly crowned captain, Zac Walk- U10 Blue vs Wonthaggi quarter time huddle with two goals certain goals, and a flashing run up er was providing great drive from All round great tackling shown, as on the scoreboard to zip. the wing from Noah Forrest brought the ruck, ably supported by the fero- asked for by the coach. The Blue pups had their first away In the second term the Blues picked the ball back into the attacking fifty. cious Darcy Thompson and the elu- Whilst the Wonthaggi team kept game for the season, crossing over up where they left off, with most of Goals to Tama, Robinson and Hib- sive Oscar Dean who was having a the boys on their toes, the Bulldog the bridge to play against rivals the play locked in their forward fifty. bert put paid to any Power resur- day out in the forward line. blues showed strong team spirit and Wonthaggi Power. Caffa slotted his second goal from gence, and a superb pickup and kick The second quarter saw Fletcher secured a comfortable win. Whilst the morning was quite fresh a set shot right in front, but again the through the big sticks from Yianni Hill and Lincoln Harris ratchet up Well done Bulldogs. and the pups were feeling the cold Blues missed too many opportuni- Caffieri finished the game with style. the pressure. on the big oval at Wonthaggi Recre- ties with six kicks sliding through The U14 Blues disconnected the Coach O’Brien implored his young U10 Red vs Wonthaggi ation Reserve, they certainly started for a minor score. Power today and will return to the Is- charges to take their opportunities. Finally, round one of the new footy on fire with the ball. Ryder Evans took a powerful mark land for their home game against an Six points in the second quarter season has arrived and the under 10 Harvey Patterson who missed the in front of goal but although outside improved Tarwin Lower next Sunday. could have cost a lesser team, but red bulldog pups were greeted with first week with injury started in the his normal scoring range, the mon- With the likely return of their up- this outfit is resilient and strong and perfect weather. midfield and displayed some great ster kick fell just short. graded “bionic” Captain Sav and late goals to the mobile Tim Niven But, with a heavy dew, conditions speed and skills, with the majority In the final moments a courageous “deadlift” Anosh they will have high and deceptively quick Cashman al- were slippery, so the coaching staff of the first quarter played in Phillip Will Peppard cleared the ball from hopes of meeting the Phillip Island most brought Killy Bass to its knees. made sure the kids warmed up with Islands forward. centre half back, finding Max Tay- Reds the following week with their The second half was pure foot- plenty of ground ball drills. The third “Larsson” to don the Dog- lor who marked, turned and kicked winning streak intact. ball. Jumping Jack Hosking dobbed Right from the first bounce the in- gies jumper Zane, had a lot of the to Ollie Hibbert, himself playing on Final Score: PIFNC Blue 11.12 (78) an early one, Beau Davies danced tensity level went through the roof ball and scored the only point for the to Joel Robinson who marked and def Wonthaggi Power 1.0 (6) around opponents, Riley Brinkman, and before long the reds had two quarter. goaled – a scintillating passage of Max Arceo, Cha Fischer and Mighty goals on the board including one The second and third quarter Won- play that elicited cheers and horn What’s Hot Max Kelsey all stepped up and found incredible banana kick from the thaggi had woken up and tested the doggie defenders. honks from around the ground. Will Peppard, Tama Nihiver-Tenali, plenty of the footy in the heavy boundary line. The pups chased hard with Kane The game had turned more physi- Joel Robinson, Oliver Hibbert, Son- throng of Derby Footy. The young team was really playing Patton leading the way and Archer cal, with Ziggy Bowman Kissane ny Merryfull, Eden Goldsbury. Jack Huther resembled a mini Luke beyond their years, linking up with Cox backing up with some great run taken high and Tama Nihver-Tenali The Wonthaggi Oval surface was Hodge down back and the Rhyll Fish- creative handballs and hitting up and clearing kicks. almost having his head removed. as smooth as a billiard table. erman Boof and George repelled ev- targets with pinpoint passes. But the Blues stuck to their skills- ery attack that came their way. The second quarter saw Kilcunda Archie “Sundo” Sunderland was based brand of footy, and at half time What’s Not Sonny Mac showed great speed Bass starting like champions, getting everywhere, sticking his tackles and the ball into their forward 50 on sev- getting rewarded with the ball. the margin had extended to thirty The Wonthaggi Social Rooms, which all day whilst Callum Niven kicked eral occasions. The last quarter started with Won- points with Wonthaggi still yet to look like a big brown toilet block. truly to register another major. However, the Bulldog defence thaggi pushing forward again with open their account on the scoreboard. Simon Russell’s questionable foot- The final quarter saw an avalanche stood tall and the young Panthers Kolby Carton marking on the last The second half was more of the wear, given that the Wonthaggi Oval of goals for the Red warriors, Char- could only manage one behind for line of defence to save a couple of same, with the boys hitting tar- is sponsored by Wrench’s Footwear, lie O’Garey suffering acute leather their brave efforts. goals. gets by hand and foot, keeping the the U14 players took up a collection poisoning and Finn “The Ox “O’Brien The third quarter started well for Phillip Island was able to push the shellshocked Power out of the game after the match and presented him attacking the footy with gusto help- the reds with an early goal, but the ball forward again but unfortunately with old fashioned selfless team play with a gift voucher for a pair of Ske- ing their team to a comfortable first Panthers responded by pumping unable to convert. Wonthaggi’s de- in what was surely their best quarter chers. up victory. the ball forward and once again the fence was strong, and our pups were of football for the year. Goal Kickers: Oliver Hibbert (3), Ziggy Bowman Kissane brought U12 Red vs Killy Bass red’s defence was tested and once unlucky not to get it through the big Daniel Caffieri (2), Joel Robinson (2), sticks with quite a few missed oppor- the crowd to its feet when his kick- What a welcome sight to see junior again, they held firm, repelling the Yianni Caffieri (1), Jake Hughes (1), tunities. off the ground scuttled through for football back and all players enjoy- attacks confidently. Tama Nihver-Tenali (1), Ziggy Bow- Make sure we all get to training a goal, his first in AFL since being ing themselves out on the ground. Captain Blake Lawrence was lead- man Kissane (1). this week and work hard. Woof! lured to the Blues from soccer with What the Island lacked in height, ing by example, picking up many promises of free Koala Packs for life U14 Red vs Killy Bass they made up in determination from Kristo’s Charcoal Rotisserie. Bright sunshine greeted the new against the taller Killy Bass side. Ziggy then combined with Ollie coaching partnership of O’Brien and The Island mid field dominated Hibbert who kicked another two Duggan as they took the reins for the early and a great first goal was goals, and at the final break the kicked by Lachlan Eastwood to get the Island off to a great start. The second term saw the backline stay strong, with great running and defence, allowing the Island team to kick many goals. After half time Bass started to get into the contest, making the Island work hard for every possession, but the Island managed to stay strong and maintain the lead throughout the game. Overall, it was a great competitive Riley Brinkman from U14 Red’s Island U10s Blue Island team played at match between the two teams. team takes a secure mark, against the Wonthaggi this week, pictured is Best players on the day: Charlie U12s Red, Charlie Fischer scoops the ball and Max Arceo assists, before a Killy Bass side on Sunday at Cowes Brain Parry going up in the ruck with Fischer, Sam O’Garey, Ayden Fawaz, fast running Killy Bass team catches them. oval. Brinkley Nicolaci and Roy Patterson. Lachlan Eastwood, Duke Lawrence PAGE 22 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Around theWITH JIM’S BAIT Bay AND TACKLE

It has been another slow week and wanted fish while fishing at the -mo apart from the armada of boats out ment but those successful told us looking for the elusive barrel blue- just to persevere and something will fin there has not been a lot of people come along. fishing in the bay or people standing There is one thing consistent with on the jetties. all catches over the cooler months We have seen a few on the surf and that’s the quality of what you beaches but with a couple of days catch. with big swell there was a bit of weed Not often do you catch small or un- blown in and difficult to fish at times. dersize fish, they are usually better Wherever you are fishing in a boat quality, not necessarily in length but the draughtboards will keep you in weight. busy and that’s why it pays to check The best reports this week came your baits often. from the Cowes side of the bay and They will just sit on the bait and down as far as Cat Bay for whiting chew away and you won’t always and calamari. know they are there until you do a The reports from the San Remo side bait check. came in and while the quality was It’s just part of winter fishing and similar the numbers weren’t as good. not a lot you can do other than move, The reports are coming from the however we are getting reports all usual spots you would expect to the way up to Lang Lang now, there catch calamari or whiting but the will be more around the bay entranc- better spot is different every time we es and patchy in the bay itself. get a report. For the middle of winter, the winds Flathead offshore are as difficult as have mostly been perfect with plenty the rest of the fish at the moment but of patches of sunshine. The daylight just because you find them in one spot hours have increased noticeably over one day it won’t mean they are in that He’s inspired many a young Phillip Island footballer, and now Sam Docherty is celebrating his 100th AFL match. the last couple of weeks and it won’t spot next time and nothing changes. This photo was taken in 2016 when Sam spent an hour or so at the Cowes footy oval playing kick to kick with some be long before the land-based squid Pick an area and work it in a grid of local youngsters. The young footballers (pictured) with Sam are Yianni and Daniel Caffieri, and their small cousin areas will be busy in the evenings with short drifts until you find them. Yianni; Charlie and Sam O’Garey, Ollie Duggan, and Nathan Patch. people getting their snapper baits. Those who caught them during the While fishing is a little slow it’s week said the sizes were very mixed time to get ready and at the shop, and more went back into the water we are running weekly auctions. than into the esky. Milestone 100th game for Sam Those who follow us on Facebook It’s worth the effort to head to- will know what I am talking about. wards the windmills on the better For those who don’t, every Monday, days with a couple of reports of From page 1 Tuesday and Wednesday nights we quality gummies and even a couple His father Eddie was an Island pre- have an online auction between 6.30 of small snapper. miership player, a coach of multiple and 9pm, there have been plenty of The snapper season is just around teams, and a PIFNC life member; customers that have picked up a bar- the corner and it won’t be long un- mother Annabel served on many a gain or two and it’s a bit of fun. til the reports start to come in, once football committee; and brother Josh We also include postage for the the current situation with the virus was a senior player, and a member of winning bidder if they want it deliv- settles and the weather warms up a the Island’s 2014 premiership team ered to their door. bit of course. against Dalyston, named as one of We are always looking at ideas to When you do head out for an early the best on ground on the day. include those who don’t have Face- season snapper fish don’t forget it’s Tragically, Eddie passed away very book and are open to ideas that our the start not the end of the season. suddenly, just as Sam’s stellar career customers might have. Don’t just sit there and wait for the at Carlton was beginning. We also have other specials during hit and run, complaining that small Sam cites his major career highlight, the week and will start our online fish are just picking at your baits. We even to this day, as running out in his competitions once people get out get plenty of reports of solid 6kg plus first game with the Blues in front of a fishing with regular reports. snapper that was originally ignored crowd of 68,000, against Collingwood We are getting reports from those as a nuisance flathead bite. in 2014, wearing the Carlton uniform in the bay of the usual whiting, cala- If you are someone that uses circle proudly in memory of his father’s con- mari and snapper but not too many hooks only, I would be looking at nection with the club. and mixed sizes this week. least one rig out with normal octo- By 2016 Sam’s career was blossom- All that gave us reports had the pus-style and try and hook a few of ing beautifully. He was promoted to the same message, be prepared to look these smaller bites, you might just be Carlton leadership group, and awards It’s been a long road to his 100th AFL game for Sam Docherty, whose career around if you want a feed of fish. surprised. were regularly coming his way. was interrupted for two years due to injury. Sam is pictured here with his As is always the case through win- We now have a regular local sup- He was named the John Nicholls mum Annabel and wife Natalie Cini, at the Carlton Football Club presenta- ter, the fish are there but just don’t ply of octopus heads which not only medallist in 2016; and took out the tion night at which he took out Carlton’s best and fairest award. seem to feed as often and are harder make excellent snapper and gummy Best and Fairest at Carlton in the to find. baits, but small strips also make same year. by his wife Natalie made his day. month and played three AFL games, You will encounter plenty of un- great bait for whiting. With family a thousand miles with just five free days; and has now All Australian selection away, and unable to share this spe- flown to Perth into yet another 14- A major accolade in 2017 saw Sam cial occasion because of interstate day full quarantine period. Phillip Island golf Billman H/c (26) with 40 points from selected in the prestigious All Aus- lockdowns, the video was a wonder- “It sounds wonderful, but we are in Fred Panozzo H/c (16) with 39 points. tralian side, the first Carlton player ful surprise, Sam said. full lockdown. Tuesday, July 21 – Men’s Par: Win- 9 Hole competition winner was to be recognised at national level By the end of the game, he was ex- “Although the weather is better ner was Bill Lang H/c (19) with +4 on Ron Hateley with 21 points from since Marc Murphy and Chris Judd hausted, and very relieved it was all than home,” adds Sam. a countback from Michael Coghlan Brian Carvell with 20 points. were named in 2011. behind him. H/c (21) and Glenn McInnes H/c (15) Saturday, July 25 – Men’s 18 Holes This honour recognised an out- “It was a long time coming,” he Phillip Island days also with +4. Stableford: Winner was Trevor Read standing season, his fourth with quipped. Sam fondly recalls his younger 9 Hole Stableford competition win- H/c (20) with 43 points from Mark Carlton, during which he came first When asked to describe the high- days, and the Club and volunteers ner was Brian Baker H/c (20) with 22 Jamieson H/c (14) with 41 points on in the League for marks (199) and lights of his football career to date, who helped hone his footy skills. points from David Scrase H/c (30) a countback from David Nicoll H/c kicks (460). Sam does not hesitate. His strong memory is the amount with 21 points. (18) also with 41 points. He had featured in all 22 matches “Being able to run out on to the of time he spent at the footy club, Wednesday, July 22 – Ladies 18 Ladies competition – Ladies 18 in 2017, mounting up career highs ground in Carlton’s colours, and to be and the fact that he loved it. Hole Stroke – Monthly Medal Spon- Holes Stableford: Winner was Helen including 39 disposals against Syd- part of the team that dad loved, is my He says he spent half of his waking sored by EMG Consulting. Coghlan H/c (16) with 41 points from ney in Round 6 and 15 marks against highlight. Dad was a die-hard support- time when he was small at the club A Grade winner – Rhonda Boyd Debra Orr H/c (13) with 38 points. Hawthorn in Round 22. er. He loved Carlton and I am so proud waiting for an involved Eddie, who H/c (21) with 74 nett. Men’s and Ladies – 9 Holes Stabl- However, rough waters lay ahead. to wear the jumper in his memory.” over the years coached the Under 15s, B Grade winner and Monthly Med- eford: 9 Hole winner was Brendan Sam’s burgeoning football career It’s the same with low lights. the Under 18s and the Reserves, and al winner – Megan Havers H/c (25) Marrinon H/c (33) with 20 points was to be devastatingly and sud- Losing his father at such a young served on many footy committees. with 70 nett. from Lyn Dunne H/c (45) with 19 denly interrupted at the start of 2018, age, at the beginning of his Carlton “I loved my junior days there. I got C Grade winner – Maria Kirwan points. when an ACL injury ruled him out career, was extremely tough. to play some senior football too. H/c (41) with 70 nett. Sunday, July 26 – Men’s 18 Holes for the entire year. “But I have come out of that time “The best thing for me was train- Putting winner was Judy Henry Stableford: Winner was Ron Davies It was a terrible blow, but a silver with resilience, which has helped me ing and playing with Josh and my with 28 putts. H/c (17) with 36 points from John lining during this period emerged deal with the injuries I have had. mates. I absolutely loved it. 9 Hole competition winner was Wiseman H/c (15) with 33 points. through heavy involvement with “I have not been the most lucky “Dad was the most influential per- Charlene Duthie H/c (38) with 15 Ladies competition – Ladies 18 Carlton’s coaching team throughout player. I’ve missed two years of son on my game. So many others at points. Holes Stableford: Winner was Judy the 2018 season. footy. There’s been operations. the Club were too.” Thursday, July 23 – Men’s and La- Magill H/c (25) with 40 points from Back at peak fitness, and ready to “But the bright side is that I have dies Stableford: Winner was Bernie Debra Orr H/c (14) with 34 points. take his place in the side in 2019 as been able to come back. I have never One final question co-captain of the team, in a further lost confidence that I could return, With a thriving and enthusiastic blow, Sam’s knee buckled again, and and my knee now feels great. PIFNC junior list, numbering in hun- Tenpin bowling Me Down, 2nd on 4pts I Hit One, 3rd he was sidelined for another year. “I think that the resilience I devel- dreds, we asked Sam if he had any on 3pts S & R Clarke Auto and 4th – Fast forward to 2020 and Sam is oped has helped me a lot. Going into advice to give these young players, 2’s Company: 1st on 5.5pts King Adventure Resort. fully recovered and relieved to have the season this year I mentally felt it who are aspiring to one day follow Pins, 2nd on 4pts Strike Me Down Top Bowlers this week are: finally celebrated the weekend’s 100 would hold up, and it has.” in his footsteps. and 3rd on 4pts Pinheads. 157 – Jennifer Murphey. game milestone. “Sometimes you feel you are a long ABL: 1st on 30pts Dreamers, 2nd 156 – Barbara Burns. Saturday was a time to reflect, he An unsettled year way from the dream, located on Phil- on 23.5pts Fairlanes and 3rd on 22pts 151 – Chloe Kent. recalled on Monday, made special by The Covid virus has resulted in an lip Island,” Sam said. Storm. 202 – Scott Lynch. messages of support from near and far. unsettled time for all AFL players, “But knuckle down, train hard, try Business Early: 1st on 4pts ANZ, 191 – Steve Clarke. Carlton recognised the hard- Sam included. In the past four weeks, out for regional footy, and take any 2nd on 4pts Island Spa Hire, 3rd on 186 – Merv Long. earned milestone with a 100-game he has lived in three different states. opportunities offered on the way. 4pts Ballz Deep and 4th on 3pts U Limited team and individual places banner for Sam to run through. Carlton flew from Victoria into “I am an example of that. If I can Drive Me Batty. still available across leagues. Contact And a video from home organised quarantine in Queensland last do it, you can too.“ Business Late: 1st on 5pts Strike us on 5952 3977 to secure your spot! THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - PAGE 23 COWES OFFICE SALE LISTINGS

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