Kurt Stern honoured

Past Macedon Football Club president, Gary Harley, and current president, Brian Collins, cut the ribbon to unfurl the Kurt Stern Pavilion.

Past Macedon Football Netball Club president, Gary Harley, and current Macedon Football Netball Club president, Brian Collins, officially cut the ribbon for the naming of the new refurbished change rooms the 'Kurt Stern Pavilion'. Gary is executor of the Kurt Stern Estate. 
Stern was a resident of Mt Macedon for 30 years and during that time anonymously donated to many charities and organisations in the area. He was particularly generous to the Macedon Football Netball Club, providing substantial contributions to the refurbishment of the change rooms at Tony Clarke Reserve and the earlier building of the Social Rooms. 
"The club believes that the naming of the rooms is an appropriate way of recognising his generosity to the local community," Macedon Football Netball Club president, Brian Collins said.

Kyneton Tigers do it tough

Kyneton's Under 14 Seniors battled hard in their loss to Golden Square at home. (above)The Kyneton Under 16s chased most of the day during their loss to Golden Square.

UNDER 16 SENIORS
Golden Square 4.5, 8.9, 12.12, 16.15 (111) defeated Kyneton 0.0, 0.3, 1.8, 1.11 (17) 
Goal: (Kyneton) A Myles 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) M O'Sullivan, D Harris, H Ingleton, A Tunzi, L Chalkley-Rhoden, C Jamieson.
Kyneton tackled one of the top sides in the competition and unfortunately reminded us all of the work that has to be done to be competitive. The Tigers was out classed from the first bounce by a bigger and stronger opposition. The usual six or seven guys tried their best but were let down by others who were reluctant to do the hard work, to man up and chase. A couple of their younger guys in Hayden and Dylan showed some really intelligent play, taking some strong marks and finding space to provide our ball carriers some options. The Tigers look forward to this week when they take on the second-placed Kangaroo Flat where they will make a better account of themselves.
UNDER 14 SENIORS
Golden Square 2.1, 3.2, 7.4, 10.5 (65) defeated Kyneton 2.4, 4.6, 4.10, 5.14 (44) 
Goals: (Kyneton) C Webber-Mirkin 2, N Fisher, M Colverd, D Holden 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) J Harris, T Hill, N Willaton, A Rintala, L Chisholm, M Hourigan.
Kyneton was at home to Golden Square on the weekend. As usual, the boys got off to a good start with Michael Hourigan winning several ruck duals to allow the Kyneton boys first use. Kyneton had most of the football and plenty of scoring opportunities and managed to hold onto the lead for the first half, be it only by a couple of goals. The relentless pressure from the opposition, however, finally took its toll on the boys who were eventually overrun in the last quarter.
UNDER 14 RESERVE GOLD
Kangaroo Flat White 3.1, 4.1, 5.7, 7.7 (49) defeated Kyneton 1.1, 1.3, 1.7, 5.9 (39) 
Goals: (Kyneton) M Daly, C Harris-Marshall, C Miller, E Clark, N. Elms 1.
Best: (Kyneton) O Power, B Davie, T Sonneman, M Jensen, L Bell, L Dodgshun.
Kyneton played at Kangaroo Flat on Saturday in what was a great game to watch. The Tigers started slowly in the first quarter, allowing Flat's players to do as they pleased. In the second quarter, the Kyneton side played the footy with some strong defence and good teamwork, moving the ball around the ground. The third quarter was much the same as the second with the Tigers playing the better football but not able to score. They were 24 points down at three-quarter-time. The last quarter was the best quarter of the match for the Tigers as they finally began to kick goals. And kick goals they did, with four straight to be three points behind with four minutes left. The boys were unable to get that next goal and eventually lost by 10 points. It was a fantastic effort from the Tigers and a big thanks to the helpers and supporters who travelled to watch their kids.
UNDER 12A
Castlemaine 2.0, 4.2, 5.5, 5.7 (37) defeated Kyneton 0.4, 2.5, 3.7, 4.9 (33) 
Goals: (Kyneton) C Fisher 2, B Xiriha, J Dyer 1.
Best: (Kyneton) E Turner, E Davie, B Xiriha, M Power, N O'Sullivan, C Fisher.
The 12As played one of their best games of the year, playing well as a team. The pressure was on all game and although the Tigers had one more shot at goal, Castlemaine managed to come away with a four-point win.
UNDER 12C
Kyneton 4.0, 7.2, 10.7, 13.11 (89) defeated Castlemaine 1.0, 1.0, 2.2, 2.3 (15) 
Goals: (Kyneton) B Colverd, L Crean, H Law, L Muir 2, J O'Sullivan, B Ganim, A Dettmann, O Boyer, M. Rutledge 1. 
Best: (Kyneton) H Law, A Campbell, P Nyberg, A Dettmann, L Crean, J Dowling.
Kyneton had that winning feeling at Tiger Park at the weekend with a convincing 74-point win over Castlemaine. In the best display of the year, teamwork was shown by all players. From the backs to the forwards a team-building win was great. They are now focused on Strathfieldsaye to continue the success of 12C in 2013.
UNDER 10
Our Kyneton Gold side took on White Hills at the Kyneton Showgrounds on Saturday with great weather once again. This side has come along in leaps and bounds in the past weeks. With the strength of delivering the ball to our players with accuracy helped the side to come home with the chocolates. The best players were Cooper Cameron, Audrey Crean, Frankie Ellis, and Francis Randall.
Kyneton Black took on St Francis of the Field at the Kyneton Showgrounds on Saturday. The young Tigers didn't get off to a good start in the first quarter but managed to get their play happening again and hold the opposition. Unfortunately they lost it in the first quarter. The best players were Henry Taylor, Thor Vosper, Charlie May, Kane Butler.
Once again a big thank you to all the parents who helped out on the day and made it such a success. Kyneton Black team will take on Kennington Sandhurst at Allingham Street Golden Square from 10am on Saturday. Kyneton Gold takes on North Bendigo at Allingham St Golden Square 11am on Saturday.
YOUTH GIRLS
Kyneton 1.3, 2.8, 4.11, 5.11 (41) defeated Eaglehawk 1.1, 1.1, 2.3, 4.3 (27) 
The Kyneton girls had their first win, 40 to 27. The girls put in an astounding effort. From the first bounce Kyneton took control of the game with executing practiced centre game play. A couple of stand outs where Ashlee Knight in her first time as full forward, and boy, she took to that position like a duck to water. Jess Hartfiel (debut for Kyneton) had precision kicking as full back. Alicia Rooth took the ruck on and gave it her all and worked well with Ainslie Kemp as ruck rover who gave it the boot towards goals. It was a great home game win for the girls, with great family, friends and community support.

Kyneton and Gisborne Soccer results

Kyneton's women battled hard during their three-goal loss to Fitzroy City over the weekend.

Kyneton District Soccer Club capped off Nik Plant's 100th game with a big win in Division Six. The Under 16A team showed courage during its loss to Strathdale.
Division Six
Kyneton District versus Mill Park
Kyneton had a strong 4-1 victory over Mill Park. Nik Plant, in his 100th senior game, led the way with two goals, and teenagers Luke Knight and Rhys Sartori added one each as well. The Rangers worked extremely hard all over the pitch with experienced players and youth combining well.
Under 16A
Strathdale versus Kyneton District
Kyneton travelled to Bendigo on Saturday to take on top-of-the-table Strathdale.
The game began well for Rangers as Lachlan McKenzie opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes of the game to give Kyneton an early lead. Strathdale drew level and then added another to hold a 1-2 lead at half-time. Strathdale dominated the game in the second half, adding three more goals without Kyneton being able to find the back of the net again.
This week
Under 12A versus Strathdale United at home from 9.30am
Under 12B versus Golden City at home from 11am
Under 13A versus Golden City at home from 12.30pm
Under 16A versus Castlemaine at home from 11.10am
Under 16B versus Spring Gully Blue at home from 9.30am
Womens versus Heidelberg United - away
Division Six versus Light United - away
Division Three versus Point Cook - away
Division Two versus La Trobe University Old Boys - away
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GISBORNE SOCCER

Jessica Larsen

Round six brought about a new challenge for the Gisborne women's soccer teams on Sunday as both teams struggled with low numbers due to injuries. The State Four team played away first at Scovell Reserve, against the Maribyrnong Swifts. Both teams were fairly even in skills, but the low numbers eventually took its toll as Gisborne conceded three goals. Despite not giving in, Gisborne eventually lost the game 0-3, and now sits eighth on the ladder with one point. The State Three Women's team fared slightly better than their squad-mates as they also travelled in round six. Gisborne came up against a physical Melton Phoenix side. Both teams were quite evenly matched and after a pinball-like first few minutes, Gisborne's Chloe Smith opened up the scoreboard. By the half-time break the visitors were ahead, 1-0. The second half was greeted with a new level of intensity as both teams fought for a lead. Eventually Melton broke through and scored an equaliser. Despite missed opportunities the game ended as a one-all draw. The sSate Three team is now placed at fifth on the ladder, just five points behind the leader, St Albans. This week, the State Three side hosts Melbourne University at Dixon Field, while the State Four side also plays at home against Lara FC.

Gisborne loses heart stopper

Scott 'Sticks' Murray drives the ball forward for Gisborne.

The Gisborne Masters over 45s made the arduous trip down to Traralgon to take on the folk from down Gippsland way. The bus left early after the kind Rookies ladies provided a hearty breakfast of bacon and egg rolls for most of the team. Donny drove the bus and all was good as they left sunny Gisborne. All players were partaking in the water and other beverages provided for the long journey, with Stan and Kenny setting a fine example.
The weather quickly deteriorated as they headed further east, first drizzle then rain and fog and were looking forward to a wet and slippery day. They were given the good news on their arrival that there would be no power until later in the afternoon and this would mean cold showers after the game. Still, they soldiered on.
The game got underway in slippery conditions with neither team able to get the upper hand. Defence was the order of the day and the desperation showed by Pommy and Stan, combined with the skills of the new young recruit 'The Hoff', provided enough drive to have Gisborne in front at half time. The Bulldogs midfield and forward line made the most of their opportunities with Sticks and Stevie creating play across the centre and Tony as the general in the forward line. Gisborne held a two-goal lead at the long break.
The third quarter was a little drier, and after intermittent showers in the first half, the skill level rose. Tony didn't drop a mark all day, Broo boy was great in defence and Coley, Kenny and Paulo created havoc on the wings. Unfortunately, it didn't translate to the scoreboard and suddenly Gippsland kicked three goals in three minutes and they then led by a couple of points at the final break. The last quarter was a struggle with neither team able to take the ascendancy and was cut short when one of the Gippsland boys was injured. The game was stopped to ensure he could be taken from the ground with no further risk to his health and Gippsland was declared the victor by three points.
After enjoying the hospitality of the locals, the boys endured the disappointment of a long bus trip home. Bernard and Donald provided highlights as they stopped at every McDonalds on the way and were given a 45-minute tour of Drouin. Thanks to Ryan for driving the bus home and to Peter and Michael who looked after the medical side of things for the day.
The next game for the Gisborne Masters features both the 35s and 45s playing at Gardiner Reserve this Sunday, June 2, against Geelong. The club welcome all family friends and supporters down to the game for an entertaining afternoon. Matches start from 12pm.

Around the Clubs

Beth Murray - inaugural winner of Dr. W. Groves Trophy with Dr Groves grand daughter Rosemary Dowling from Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

KYNETON
Wednesday May 22 was a double par event. Noel Alldis was the winner, finishing with +3 while Adrian Hanks was runner-up finishing square with the card. Peter Cameron and Terry Kot was next with -1, Peter Walsh and T Woods had -3 while the last balls went to Karel Turang, Hans Herdel and Bill Dodd with -4. NTPs were S Milton on the 4th and Adrian Hanks on the 9th. 
Saturday May 25 was the qualifying round for the CC Fisher Doubles knock-out that was played as a 4BBB par. The wining pair was Rod Piper and Mark Russell with 44 points. Wally Stys and Hans Herdel were the runners-up with 43 points. NTPs were David Stark on the 4th and Mark Sciberras on the 9th and 17th.
Tuesday May 28 was the final round of the Ocean Spray Trophy. Bronwyn Dwyer was this year's winner with 70 points from Grace Parkinson who had 63. The day event was won by Bronwyn in A Grade with 32 points. A count-back was decided to determine the runner-up with Rosemary Dowling the victor from Grace Parkinson after both had 30 points. The B Grade winner was Jan Laidlaw with 36 points from Kaye Grubb who had 33 points. NTPs were Jan Laidlaw on the 4th, Marlene Richards on the 11th and Deidre Dawes on the 17th. Dr Groves granddaughter, Rosemary, who generously sponsored the triphy and award, had travelled from Melbourne for the day to make the presentation and also play. Rosemary told the ladies that when she began her golf, it was with a set of her grandfather's clubs at the Yarra Bend Park golf club and she and her grandfather fell in love with the game. The winner of the trophy was a very excited Beth Murray who had been involved with the organising of the Centenary Committee and celebration in the year 2000. Through this involvement, Beth had learned much about Dr Groves' long-term club involvement as an office holder and his prowess of the game confirmed by the club's historic records. It was also noted that outside of golf, he was also a much-loved and respected doctor and person in the wider community. Beth was extremely honoured to be the first winner of this special event. Tomorrow is a stroke round for the monthly medal and the first round of the James Rennick Trophy. Tuesday is a stroke for the ladies for the medal inclusive of rounds of the Silver Spoon, Joan Kimberly Trophy and BD Cup. 
MT MACEDON
Friday featured a field of 45 taking the course for the monthly medal stroke and putts. The monthly medal featured a heart-stopping tie with W Christie on 86-21-65 nett in a tie with P Berkeley on 83-18-65 nett. The stroke winner was J Hynes with 76-3-73 and T Atkins was brilliant on the greens with 25 putts. He backed up well in A Grade to win with 76-9-67 nett, W Christie pinched B Grade on a count-back with 86-21-65 nett on while A Robinson had all the answers in C Grade with 93-25-68 nett. NTPs were T Atkins on the 1st and 10th, J Langmaid on the 3rd and 12th and N Clark on the 8th. 
ROMSEY
Saturday May 25 was a monthly medal, stroke and putts. The medal was contested under almost perfect conditions. The sun was out and there was only the occasional gust of breeze. The fairways were slowly greening up but there were still many brown patches. The greens were in the best condition for quite a while and proved to be both fast and true. There are still some patches of damage from our corellas but these are slowly repairing themselves. On a good day for golf the returns were very mixed. Mal Mottram was the winner and May medallist with 88-17-71 from Dean vanDenHeuval with 86-12-74. NTPs were Anthony Freeman on the 1st and Mal Mottram 15th who got the $200 too. John Laing had the least putts with 24.
The district, Dalhousie, is now entering its tournament season. Lancefield was last weekend and Romsey is the weekend coming. These tournaments bring Dalhousie and other district's golfers together allowing everyone to play new courses and to make new friendships. More information on all Dalhousie tournaments can be found on the home page of - romseygolfclub.net
- Anthony Lakey
TRENTHAM
Doug Dixon won the midweek stableford with 38, John Trevillian won B Grade with 39 from Bill Holmes with 38 while Ray Marks won C Grade with 38 from Ian Little 36. NTPs were interesting. Bill Holmes won one of them while Perter Axton snared the other three. David Head tried to show him up with an eagle on the 11th. The winners in the first round of the doubles K.O were P Mills/JHannon, R Marks/M Walker, J Bradley/B Sullivan, L Perrin/J McCormack, B Kerr/B Hawkins, G Varley/K Sheedy, C Evans/K Hynes and D/D Nugent. Chris Byrne won the stableford event with 40 from Graeme Smith with 38, David Theile with 38 and Alan Snowden 37. NTPs were Dave Nugent, K Hynes, D Head and A Snowden. Shirley Shelton won the women's event with 36 from two players who have been out to pasture for a while, Di Hynes with 35 and Mary Campbell with 34. Linda Marchesi also had 34. The Byrne family had a day out, mum Sue has now joined the elite group with a hole in one on the difficult 15th. This Saturday is stroke for the monthly medal while the women have stableford.

Be early to Woodend tomorrow

The farmers market is on again at Woodend tomorrow morning, so rug up, grab your bags and get there early for best selection. 

Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash, but please, please clean up after them and ensure that they behave themselves around producers' wares at the market!

The home produce exchange encourages locals to bring along excess produce from their gardens and swap it with other items on offer for the day. 

Check out the Macedon Ranges Community Exchange stand to find out more about this new way of trading in the local region. (www.mrce.net.au)

John Cole from Shelsley Farm at Kerrie has been busy having his lamb processed for you to enjoy. Please enquire at his stall regarding purchase of great quality local lamb direct from the producer with pick-up from Glen's Country Meats in Woodend. Also, while you're at the market, check out the excellent quality jerusalem artichokes (for those looking for something different) and quality potatoes, great with that lamb.

And tomorrow, Woodend market extends a warm welcome to...

* Bliss Blend - organic tea blends made in Talbot. Recently accredited with the VFMA, Kathy Stokes is stoked to be coming to Woodend to share her delicious healthy teas with you.

* Shuki and Louisa - Middle Eastern delicacies and dips made with quality Victorian produce, including chickpeas from the family farm in the Western District.

* Sugarloaf Hill beef and lamb. Produced in Broadford by Christine and Mark Worden. Discouraged by recent low market prices for their stock, this couple is a new recruit to the farmers market world, and like many, looking for a fair price for their hard slog.

* Buy your garlic for planting from Magnus Kahl Seeds, produced in Lancefield. Melanie will be able to supply you with seed garlic that will produce bulbs that last for a long time and are suited to our region.

* Pete's Travelling Pans has been getting quite a name for itself out on the paths of Macedon Ranges Farmers Markets. Comments like "Have you tried the jungle curry yet?" and "Oh I just love his take home pizza" are circulating, so be sure to check out his stall which includes Sri Lankan, Thai, Pakistani, Indonesian and Indian curry pastes and the famous vaccum packed pizzas for a lazy night. All VFMA accredited.

Seasonal organic vegetables on offer from Somerset Heritage and Spring Creek include brussels sprouts, swedes, carrots, daikon, bok choy, silverbeet, kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, parsley, celeriac, dill, coriander, celery, turnips, pumpkins, spaghetti squash, parsnips, beetroot, cabbage, fennel and leeks.

Sandor's Harvest is offering a selection of homegrown and wild harvested mushrooms as well as top quality organic potatoes. Have you tried the purple congo gnocchi yet? 

Local beef, lamb and pork produced by Robyn Harris and Jillian Ryan at their Clarkfield and Lancefield farms is also on offer for the day. 

Live music from Sarah Wilkinson. Free face-paint. Dogs welcome on a leash.

A simple gesture

Country Cob Bakery's Ben, Bec, Robyn and Paige encourage the community to get behind their campaign.

Country Cob Bakery in Kyneton is urging the community to get behind it this Saturday for its 'Suspended Coffee' campaign. 

This exciting initiative will help individuals doing it tough to feel part of the general community and less isolated. It means a warm welcoming environment to walk into to obtain a free coffee or a sandwich and not feel judged. There are three major goals for this initiative; to get 1000 suspended coffees purchased on the day; to get 500 suspended coffees redeemed on the day; and to get 20 new cafes on board offering suspended coffees. 

Country Cob owner Declan Neale said he first heard of Suspended Coffee when a customer suggested the business sign up via Facebook. 

"We were one of the first cafes in Victoria to join up to support those down on their luck and offer suspended coffee. 

"A suspended coffee may not be shelter for the night, but there's something about a warm coffee or soup in your hands that can be comforting and uplifting, especially in the cold, wet months of winter."

The idea started when Jett Mahmud and Declan Jacobs began talking about 'suspended coffee' - a century-old tradition known in Italy as 'café sospeso'. The very next day, the pair launched a social media campaign that has since drawn the support of over 50 cafes and thousands of customers across Melbourne in an effort to revive a simple charitable gesture. Lake Imaging is helping the cause by donating $200 of suspended coffees to the first cafe to jump on board in each of the regions in which it operates.

This practical 'pay it forward' idea is now gaining ground across regional Victoria.

Country Cob Bakery currently has 25 coffees available for deserving members of the community to redeem. 

"We need the word to spread through the media and community organisations that this is on offer right here in Kyneton," Declan said.

"A lot of people in our community are doing it tough, and this is a simple and practical form of generosity that works at the local level," added Lake Imaging Kyneton manager, Chris Proctor.

"It would be wonderful to see local support make Kyneton's Country Cob Bakery the most successful outlet for the Suspended Coffee Society yet."