Lifestyle1 issue 1002

Celebrating cabernet

Strong South East flavour to Tigers wins

Former local players make their mark

There was a strong South East flavour to the SANFL grand finals at the end of last month, with former locals clearly making their mark at the Glenelg Football Club – the Tigers claiming both the seniors and reserves premierships.

Matt Allen (pictured), Brad McCarthy and Toby Pink were key personnel for the senior side, while Reid Kuller, who was adjudged

best on ground in the reserves decider, Jake Walker, Todd Reid and Austin Kitschke secured premiership medals in the reserves, with Noah Sims and Brock Keding, while not part of the grand final line-up, had played their role in the team during the 2023 season.

Each of those players have a unique career trajectory and who better to analyse just what these

players contributed and where they are headed than South Gambier premiership coach Brett Exelby who is now a key part of the Tigers senior coaching staff as an assistant and has been now for three seasons, yielding two grand finals, one premiership and finals in all three seasons.

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New faces at Lions

Lions Club of Mount Gambier heads into 7th decade

Three new members and a huge thank you from the Royal Flying Doctors Service highlighted the recent Lions Club of Mount Gambier meeting.

With all service clubs on the hunt for new members, to be able to induct three new faces to the Lions Club of Mount Gambier was a thrill for president Beccy Field.

Brenton Lewis was inducted as a new member, while Lions Haydon and Jenni Hoad were welcomed as incoming members, who have transferred in from the Lions Club of Penola.

Inducting new members was a great start for the club that is heading into its seventh decade of serving the Mount Gambier and district community.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Gambier Support Group representative Bill Russon was also on hand to present the club with a certificate of appreciation for the Mount Gambier club’s ongoing financial commitment to the life

saving service. The meeting also addressed the operation of several of its current projects and surveyed the possibility of new ventures of opportunity for service for our community in coming days.

A new venture for the club this year has been embracing the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) which

Premiership medal eludes dual Brownlow medallist Neale

conducts surveys of young students at schools to detect possible vision problems either present or possibly occurring in future. This is already proving to be a valuable unitive as early surveys have seen children recommended to optometrists for referral.

Lions members will be out and about within the community with their Christmas cakes in coming weeks seeking to raise funds that can be utilised to make a real difference in these challenging times.

As always the club members deeply appreciate the support received from the community.

NEW FACE: Lion Steve Bell (nominator), Lion Brenton Lewis and president Beccy Field welcome Brenton as a newly inducted member.

CERTIFICATE OF

Bill Russon (RFDS) with president Beccy Field who received the thank you certificate.

Lachie Neale is a Brownlow phenomenon. In his five years as a Lion he’s a two-time winner of the game’s highest individual honour with two other podium finishes.

In fact, if not for the successful tribunal appeal of Patrick Cripps last year, Neale would have just joined Hayden Bunton Sr, Dick Reynolds, Bob Skilton and Ian Stewart as triple Brownlow medalists. He’d have won three of the last four counts.

In that period of excellence, he’s never really been spoken of as one of the best five players in the competition and this year Neale didn’t make the All-Australian team.

No doubt, Neale would give both Brownlows back to reverse the result of the weekend’s 2023 AFL Grand Final where the Lions fell agonisingly short of premiership glory in one of the best grand finals in living memory.

Neale had 21 disposals, with nine kicks, 12 handballs and five marks.

Learn the skills to take care of yourself

Olympian to headline Mental Health Month activities

Mental Health Month kicks off next month with the national theme for 2023 of ‘We all have a role to play’. Whether it is taking time to care for yourself, caring for

someone close to you, supporting your community to be more mental health aware, or being a mental health ally.

Live4Life Glenelg and Glenelg

Shire Council, together with major sponsor Portland Aluminium present ‘Growing With Your Young Person’ an evening with Australian Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson OLY OAM (pictured right) and psychologist Dr Jodie Fleming (pictured left) to help support parents and carers through their journey of growing with the young person in their life.

Dr Fleming, a Clinical and Health Psychologist, Positive Psychology Practitioner, author, and wellness retreat leader, will provide a relaxed, informative session on the stages of teenage emotional development. She will provide tips on guidance support for each phase, including acknowledging when to give space and independence. Jodie will share hints, tips, and strategies to help you guide the young people you care for to feel good about themselves.

Currently working as a School Psychologist in Warrnambool, and running her private practice, The Psychology of It, Jodie thrives on the diversity her work provides her, and particularly enjoys taking a health promotion approach to help others flourish.

It’s all about the future

Two scholarships on offer from Community Bank

Nominations for the 2024 City of Mount Gambier Citizen of the Year Awards are now open. The Citizen of the Year Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who make our city a better place.

City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM said if you know an individual, organisation, group or event that makes a real difference in our community, nominate them for a Citizen of the Year Award. “We have members of our community that quietly go about volunteering their time,” Mayor Martin said. “These awards are an opportunity for us as a community to acknowledge them for their efforts and say thank you. Our community is stronger as a result of their commitment.”

Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community. The awards will be presented to the recipients at the City of Mount Gambier Australia

Nominations are open for:

Day Breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards event on Friday, January 26, 2024.

“Acknowledging and celebrating our outstanding community members is a significant part of the Australia Day Breakfast event,” Mayor Martin said.

Nominations will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, November 17, and should be marked ‘Citizen of Year 2024’ and posted to City of Mount Gambier, PO Box 56, Mount Gambier SA 5290 or emailed to city@mountgambier.sa.gov.au

• Young Citizen of the Year (persons under 30 years of age on 26 January 2024),

• Citizen of the Year (persons 30 years of age or older on 26 January 2024),

• Senior Citizen of the Year ( persons 55 years of age or older on 26 January 2024),

• Community Event of the Year, for events staged during 2023

• Active Citizenship, delivery of outstanding work or for an event or cause staged during 2023.

guidelines are available from the Civic Centre, Mount Gambier Library, Mount Gambier Visitor Centre and the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre or online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au

For further information regarding award nominations, please contact Council on (08)8721 2555.

2023 WINNERS: (Above)

Community Event of the YearFantasy Medieval Fair & Citizen of the Year - Graham Carter (with Mayor Lynette Martin)

star and TV host of What’s Good for You, Discover Downunder and My Road to Adventure, Brooke Hanson OLY OAM, and Olympic gold medallist is the keynote speaker for the evening.

Brooke remains one of Australia’s most recognised Olympians, alongside being a professional motivational speaker, television and radio presenter and a healthy active mother.

Brooke has become a source of inspiration to many people through her story of resilience, determination, and her positive outlook after much heartache.

Headspace Portland, Brophy Family and Youth Services, and Wellways Australia will also be in

attendance with displays.

The event will take place on Tuesday, October 10, from 6pm at Royal Hotel Cool Room.

Tickets are $20 per person plus booking fee and includes a main meal. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite.

Ticket Link https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/portlandaluminium-live4life-glenelgcommunity-dinner-tickets696423540557?aff=oddtdtcreator

For a full list of events taking place throughout Mental Health month, visit Councils online event calendar www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ Calendar-of-Events

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2 zucchini, peeled into ribbons

1 baby fennel, shaved

1 garlic clove, crushed

Grated orange rind

Chopped fresh dill

Method

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Slice. Heat remaining oil in the pan. Cook zucchini, fennel and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until soft. Toss with chicken, spaghetti, orange rind and dill. Serve drizzled with a little extra oil.

Australian Olympic swimming

CFS garden fundraiser

St Mary’s Vineyard to host its annual Limestone Coast Plant & Trade Fair in picturesque setting

The delightful country garden at St Mary’s Vineyard with its hundreds of roses and many drystone walls is a fitting location for the annual Limestone Coast Plant and Trade Fair on October 14 and 15.

Established in 1937, the Mulligan family have created an impressive property, with the garden taking centre stage.

Over the years plants and bulbs suitable for the soil and climate have been planted and now hundreds of roses, bulbs, iris, hardy perennials, trees and shrubs surround the classic homestead and outbuildings, adding colour and texture throughout the year. However, in this garden it is the rose that is queen.

Owners Glenys and Barry

Mulligan have used sandstone rock and plate from a quarry on the property as if it were nature’s Lego, skilfully and painstakingly constructing many metres of drystone walling, pathways, ornaments, ramps, plinths, platforms and in the front paddock, an outstanding trilogy of tree rings.

A passion for fresh seasonal produce has led to the creation of a substantial kitchen garden in what was once a sheep yard. Using permaculture principles, a range of fruit and vegetables are grown both in raised beds and in the ground, with arches for apples and tomatoes making decorative as well as functional features.

A shade house is used for growing seedlings and

propagating plants.

A diverse range of talented artists, trades and specialist growers will exhibit everything from bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, garden arts, trades, food stalls, wine tasting, refreshment and children’s activity area.

The garden opens from 10am until 4.30pm, both Saturday and Sunday. General Entry Cost$10 – Children under 18 FREE. Open Gardens SA MEMBERS - $8. Commonwealth Government Concession Card Holders - $8 (Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card). No concession for Seniors Card holders. The charity being supported from funds raised at the open days is the Penola CFS.

AT A GLANCE

Garden Highlights: Mediterranean planting, many roses, perennials, vegies, stone walling constructed by owners from stone quarried on property. Fantastic, huge vegie garden.

Extra Activities: Limestone Coast Plant and Trade Fair - artists, plants, garden arts, food stalls, wine tasting, children’s activities.

Size: 5 acres, 2ha.

Please Note: There is a frog pond and a beehive. Please also note that if using GPS or similar, the address may show as 563 V&A Lane, Maaoupe or Wattle Range East.

ST MARY’S GARDEN

Passionate educator back in limelight

Scott Maxwell one of two Limestone Coast finalists in 2023 SA Public Education Awards

“I get to ride the wave as long as I want now. It doesn’t have an expiry date. The media stuff will calm down and go away but I’ll always have that next to my name.” That was then Grant High School music teacher Scott Maxwell’s assessment of his thrilling ARIA win in 2018 – taking out the Music Teacher of the Year. And while he enjoyed the hype and the chance to rub shoulders with artists and industry heavyweights, what he was most excited about was winning the ARIA has given him a platform to preach his gospel – the importance of music education. And the passionate advocate is in line for another teaching award, named as one of two Limestone Coast based teachers to be shortlisted as a finalist in the 2023 South Australian Public Education Awards.

Scott has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Collaborative Partnerships Award category for his work through The Song Room program, while Mount Gambier High School’s Rebecca Johnson (featured in last week’s Lifestyle1) an art and Japanese teacher, who is in her third year of teaching and second year at Mount High, was shortlisted in the ‘Cultivating Excellence and Equity’ category with the winners set to be announced at a November 3 gala event.

Scott has been working with The Song Room for four years now, being a devotee of its founding principles including transformational learning through creativity and inspiring students and empowering educators through music.

Scott has at the heart of setting up the Limestone Coast program, which started as a three year project, working in five schools, and it was so successful it has been expanded and Scott splits his times between schools in Kingston, Millicent, Robe, Glencoe, Penola, Beachport and Mount Gambier, working with students from preschool to Year 6.

Known for his work in high school music programs, especially his collaborations with Mike Bakker on creating original school musicals, Scott had long held a belief that more had to be done to build skills in the early years.

The Song Room is tackling that, arming teachers and educators with the knowledge and skills to incorporate music into the curriculum.

“It’s all about ensuring a quality music education for kids,” Scott said. “And a music education that is fun and engaging - in my eye music is really fun and that by itself is really engaging. Music brings energy to a classroom.”

He admits arming teachers with the confidence required to incorporate music into their classrooms is challenging but the results are worth it.

“It is always a challenge to get adults feeling confident about just giving it a show, giving it a go,”

Scott said. “There is not a huge pool of experts in this region and yet everyone loves music and engage with music everyday of their lives. Understanding music is a different story and that’s where I come in.”

Scott’s background in secondary music education alerted him to the

lack of foundation skills being built in the early years of school.

“A lot of kids are entering high school with really limited knowledge of music – many were literally starting at around Year 2 level,” he said. “Developing their music knowledge does make a difference to kids academic achievement.”

The Song Room’s networked practice has been instrumental in driving innovation. Educators have honed their music education skills and recognised the profound impact that music has on extending learners’ concentration and enhancing their phonological skills.

It has contributed to enhanced social and emotional wellbeing, fostered executive functioning and self-regulation skills in children and young people.

Seeing the program and his role as the sole deliverer of the program to students and staff acknowledged at the 20203 Public Education Awards not only humbles Scott but also makes hi proud the program is see as worthwhile.

“It recognises that music is part of what makes us, us – it is great to know the program is valued and valued in our region in particular,” Scott said.

Scott is now a key member of The Song Room team – connecting Scott to his 2018 Music Teacher of the Year ARIA, where Then Song Room was the sponsor of the award and helped through the media maze that was the 2018 ARIA awards ceremony.

There were up to 60 broadcast journalists capturing on camera interviews and then there was a sponsor walls where basically hundreds of photos were taken and Scott was as in demand as any other ARIA nominee.

“Everyone there was famous” Scott said. “I didn’t know where

to look. I think I got better each time I was interviewed. Some were serious and some were more fun.”

With the red carpet nailed, it was on to the Chairman’s Cocktail Party - a function with wall to wall artists and high ranking officials from the recording companies – and that was where Scott has officially presented his ARIA and made his speech.

“That was my chance to have a say and say it in front of all those professionals – it was amazing,” Scott said. “I felt like I had the complete support of the entire room and that my message was resonating with them.”

Highlighting Mount Gambier,

his school and the support of the wider community were key pillars of Scott’s time in the limelight – as well as, arguably most importantly, his family.

“I spoke about the importance of music education in developing a vibrant, creative future for our kids,” he said.

And while the November 3 SA Public Education Awards ceremony will not have the same glitz, glamour and star power or the ARIAs (picture left & above), Scott’s message is the same – the critical role music can play in the lives of young people.

“... in my eye music is really fun and that by itself is really engaging...music brings energy to a classroom...”

Scott Maxwell

MT GAMBIER

Future plans for Lucindale

Community meeting on the agenda

Naracoorte Lucindale Council is undertaking a review of the 2019 Lucindale Township Master Plan.

Now approaching five years since the master plan was endorsed, several of the actions and initiatives identified in the implementation component of the plan have been realised by Council and there has been an overall shift in community priorities and aspirations.

This review ensures the master plan remains current, aligns to council’s strategic documents, and can meet the changing needs and expectations of council and the broader community.

Holmes Dyer have been engaged to work with council on this important project and are therefore seeking your feedback on what remaining actions from the master plan you see as a priority and ideas on additional needs that have emerged since 2019.

For more information or to share

Displays to be enhanced

your ideas on the current Master Plan, please come along to a community drop-in session:

Lucindale War Memorial Hall Supper Room

Monday, October 16 5-7pm

The drop-in session will be followed by a community roundtable at 7pm.

Feedback can also be provided by completing a short survey or sending in a written submission.

For more information, go to the Your Say platform on council’s website at www.yoursay. naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au

where a project page has been created for the Lucindale Master Plan Review.

On the page, you can scan a QR code to complete the survey online or alternatively access email and postal addresses to provide written submissions.

Survey responses and written submissions must be received by 5pm on Monday, October 23. You can also complete the survey by going directly to https:// forms.office.com/r/ gWHGGWAx6f

Should you wish to ask questions or require further information on the master plan review, please contact Holmes Dyer via email engagement@ holmesdyer.com.

au or phone (08)7231 1889

Federal funding to help expand Beachport museum collection

Festive funding in the spotlight

Blue Lake Carols is one of the region’s most popular and loved community events. It is also an award winning event, taking home the 2022 City of Mount Gambier Community Event of the Year at the Australia Day Awards. That award was focussed on the ability of organisers to pivot during the COVID years. SA Health restrictions around large scale events meant that the Blue Lake Carols Organising Committee had to innovate in an effort to continue to bring the iconic event, first held in 1947, to the community to spread some festive cheer.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has visited the Beachport Old Wool and Grain Museum to congratulate volunteers on receiving $7000 in funding from the Federal Government’s Saluting their Service Grants Program to expand their collection of war memorabilia.

The funding will be used to purchase and install two custom made cabinets and four mannequins to display military uniforms.

Mr Pasin said he was proud to support the museum to commemorate the local war effort and help tell the story of the first two casualties in Australia killed as a result of enemy action in World

War II when a sea mine exploded near Beachport in 1941.

“The Museum is a great asset to the Beachport community and I’m so pleased that this Federal funding can assist in continuing to build their display,” Mr Pasin said.

The Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program is designed to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and their families.

FEDERAL FUNDING: Beachport Old Wool and Grain Museum chairperson Elainne Donaldson with Member for Barker Tony Pasin

The 2020 and 2021 events were recorded live on stage at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre and streamed via Facebook and YouTube in December. In 2020, more than 5000 individual streams of the event occurred on the night, conservatively putting the viewing audience at more than 20,000 people. The event was simultaneously broadcast on radio 5GTR FM and Lime FM in the South East and on 107.9 Life FM in Adelaide, adding thousands more to the total views.

Last year the event, celebrating its 75th year, had a triumphant return to the Mount Gambier Rail Lands and hopes were high the Blue Lake Carols would remain that large scale gathering the community has so warmly embraced but a lack of a major sponsor sees the event destined to return to an online format.

Blue Lake Carols Organising Committee chair Rudy Furlong said the clock was ticking on locking in the financial support required to ensure the Christmas celebration remained on the community calendar as an inperson event.

“We have put together a great naming rights package,” he said. “We have such a great creative team who are passionate about sharing the true meaning of Christmas and we are hoping someone will support that vision by taking up our sponsorship offer.”

Last year’s even attracted up to 6000 people.

“This event has enjoyed incredible longevity,” Rudy said. “We are committed to having the 2023 event on December 17 at the Mount Gambier Rail Lands but that can only happen if we can secure a naming rights sponsor.”

If that support is not forthcoming, the organising committee will record the event at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre in the lead up and then go live on December 17 for a return to an online experience but that is very much a Plan B and not the desired outcome.

If you are interested in discussing sponsorship options, especially the naming rights opportunity please contact Rudy Furlong at rudynotes@ icloud.com

Volunteer service boost

Rapid Relief Team secures funding for new coolroom

Keeping your dog on track

Blackstone Dog Training offering a range of specialised services

Late last year Stand Like Stone awarded more than $68,000 to 12 community projects as part of its annual Small Grants program.

The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) was one of the successful recipients that received a $10,000 grant to purchase a mobile cool room trailer.

That trailer officially arrived in the Limestone Coast earlier this month and will now be used to support the delivery of emergency catering supplies during emergency situations. The trailer will allow volunteers to safely deliver to first responders and vulnerable community members in the region temperature-controlled supplies into remote and rural locations during times of disasters.

Stand Like Stone Foundation

CEO Roger Babolka said the

impact of donations to the foundation continued to be realised every year, with all donations invested earning income, which is then given back to the community annually through our community grants and educational scholarship programs.

“The beauty of a donation to Stand Like Stone is that 100% stays local and supports this region forever, and we’re delighted to see the vision of a community project come to fruition and witness the impact that these grants have in the Limestone Coast community,” Mr Babolka said.

RRT Local Team Leader Ben Cox said this grant had provided them with essential equipment that they could use in serving first responders in their time of need.

“We know how much they

appreciate having quality food and refreshments to maintain their energy during times of emergencies,” he said. “This cool room trailer ensures we can deliver this to those who protect our communities.”

Established in 2013, RRT is a global charity providing compassionate support to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Core to their offer is providing tangible support to charities, government agencies, and emergency services confronting major challenges. RRT’s flexible services adapt to various needs, such as wildfires, droughts, and global pandemics. This dedication to service provides hope to those in need through the commitment of its volunteers.

Furry friends in focus

Christ Church holds annual pet blessing service

The now annual Blessing of the Pets Service was held in the grounds of Christ Church Anglican Church earlier this month with around 25 dogs, five cats, a cockatoo and a parrot blessed by Fr Neil Fernando the Parish Priest,

using holy water he had brought back from a recent visit to the Holy Land. Four of the cats had been brought along by Maxine Spence from Wet Noses Animal Rescue and are ready for adoption.

Maxine spoke about the work of

Wet Noses, who rescue cats and dogs, care for them and ready them for new and hopefully better homes. Trevor and Trina Twilley, from the South East Animal Welfare League, also spoke about their rescue programs that have been in operation for many years and how they prepared cats and dogs for their new homes. Trevor and Trina are also volunteer native animal rescuers and Trina had a tiny wallaby with her which had been rescued the previous day and which she had started hand feeding every four hours.

Christ Church volunteer and one of the service organisers Sandy Coulson, said that the Pet Service had been held for many years and was popular with parishioners and new visitors to the church. This year Christ Church had been able to donate a large quantity of pet food donated by parishioners to Wet Noses who needed food for rescued animals. The Church would continue to hold the service as the companionship of pets is a very important part of many people’s lives.

There is nothing more important when taking on a puppy than ensuring that puppy gets good training and that is exactly where Roger Blackstone comes in.

With more than a decade of dog training experience under his belt, including learning from one of the world’s best, UK-based Roy Dyer MBE, Roger has established Blackstone Dog Training in the Limestone Coast and his eightweek puppy training course is just one of the many specialised services he offers.

The puppy training takes place on Sunday afternoons at the Glenburnie Hall, with Roger undertaking most of his other services on site in your home, including working with dogs who bark at the slightest provocation.

Roger also works with children

who have a morbid fear of dogs – a condition called cynophobiaone of two people Australia-wide offering this service. Roger also works with antisocial dogs, either with people or other dogs and even if your dog has already bitten he can help you gain confidence in managing difficult and stressful situations.

Originally from the UK, it was love that brought Roger to Australia, meeting his now wife while she was working in the UK but with the ultimatum that they would settle in Australia. After travelling around Australia for most of 2017, the couple eventually settled on a 10acre property at Glenburnie. For all your dog training needs,using positive reinforcement methods, contact Roger on 0487 146 905.

A month long celebration of cabernet

Coonawarra to be showcased in October festival of events

The Coonawarra wine region is gearing up for an event filled spring with the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Wine Festival, returning at the end of the month.

A highlight on the Limestone Coast’s event calendar, the festival is designed to showcase and celebrate Coonawarra’s signature variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, and boasts a program of more than 70 events across five weeks, with other fantastic wines also to be tasted as part of festivities.

The program focuses attention on the sublime Cabernet wines being produced in the Coonawarra, emphasising the elegance, drinkability and aging ability of Coonawarra Cabernet’s, whilst also highlighting the evolution and versatility of the variety.

The month-long festival, hosted by the Coonawarra Vignerons, kicked off Friyda and runs through to the end of October, with special events and bespoke tastings experiences on offer at cellar doors and wineries across the region.

Coonawarra Vignerons events & marketing manager Heidi Guyett said there wiould be plenty of opportunities for wine aficionados, foodies and families alike to explore and experience Coonawarra, whilst enjoying the world-class wines, country hospitality and sense of community.

“This year’s program is as extensive as ever with over 70 food and wine experiences to be enjoyed,” she said. “Our member wineries have gone to great lengths to offer an exciting array of events. From family fun days to high end wine dinners, vertical tastings to blending workshops, winery tours, masterclasses, and

long lunches, the region will offer visitors (and locals alike) the opportunity to experience and discover the best of Coonawarra.”

“Aside from tasting the exquisite wines of the region, festival goers will have the opportunity to dine and meet with winemakers and boutique winery owners, go behind the scenes in the winery and even sample wines that are

COUNCIL POLICY C410 ACCESS TO MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTS (S92 CODE OF PRACTICE)

The City of Mount Gambier, in accordance with the provisions of Section 92 of the Local Government Act 1999, has prepared a draft Council Policy C410 – s92 Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents.

The draft policy is published on Council’s Have Your Say portal and is available for viewing at the Council office at the Civic Centre, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier.

Feedback on the draft policy provisions will be considered by Council before the policy is formally adopted.

Written feedback will be received up until 5:00pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023 and should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 56, Mount Gambier SA 5290, via email to city@mountgambier.sa.gov.au, or via Council’s Have Your Say portal www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au

yet to be officially released, all the while learning about the process and the passion that goes into Coonawarra’s famed wines.”

The Coonawarra Golf Day served as the opening event for the festival last Friday. Raidis Estate and Rymill Coonawarra also had opening weekend events. The following weeks will see themes around blending wine and the marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon with other varieties, a weekend tribute to the original festival – which historically took place on one single weekend, along with an exclusive look at new release wines – ‘from barrel to glass’, wrapping up with a ‘showtime’ theme on the weekend of the local Penola show.

“Aside from tasting the exquisite wines of the region, festival goers will have the opportunity to dine and meet with winemakers and boutique winery owners, go behind the scenes in the winery and even sample wines that are yet to be officially released, all the while learning about the process and the passion that goes into Coonawarra’s famed wines” Mrs Guyett said.

One of the highlights in the 2023 festival program is ‘The Family Feast’, a progressive luncheon which will see guests wining and dining at not one, but three iconic Coonawarra family properties.

Guest will enjoy a delectable three course feast, all the while moving from the Redman Family winery to the DiGiorgio Family vineyards and finishing at Zema Estate for dessert.

Another of the feature events in the calendar is the Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce]

Tasting, which has long been a highlight in the festival program. The collective showcase, hosted by the Coonawarra Vignerons Association, brings together 15 producers and winemakers in one location to taste and compare wines 10 years and older alongside current release Cabernets.

“Not all of Coonawarra’s producers have cellar doors, so this is a great opportunity for them to be involved in the festival, and for guests to taste their wines and meet the faces behind them.”

Mrs Guyett said. “This year’s showcase will be hosted at Brand’s Laira Cellar Door on Friday 13th October, followed by a decadent dinner at the nearby Ottelia Restaurant.”

The International Cabernet Masterclass also returns as a feature event in the October program and is already proving to be a highly sought after event.

Hosted by the Coonawarra Vignerons, the Masterclass will present a premium selection of Coonawarra wines alongside four International Cabernets from regions such as Bordeaux, Napa Valley and the Toscana.

Leading the season will be an esteemed panel, comprising of acclaimed winemakers Sue

Hodder of Wynns Coonawarra

Estate and fifth-generation winemaker Andrew ‘Ox’ Hardy, along with Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW, author of the soonto-be-released three-volume book ‘The Australian Ark – The story of Australian Wine 1788 to the Modern Era,. “This tasting will explore the history of Australian cabernet since the earliest days of colonial settlement and the progress of regional cabernet styles into current times,” Ms Hodder said.

“12 wines that epitomise varietal and regional identity will be featured and I look forward to presenting outstanding examples of the variety from around the world, whilst also focusing on the elegance, identity and diversity of Coonawarra Cabernet.”

For those venturing to the region, navigating your way around Coonawarra is a breeze with the region’s cellar doors all scattered along one stretch of road, and a shuttle bus hop-on hop- off service is available each weekend of October to transport festivalgoers to and from events. Tickets for the service can be booked online, and prospective passengers are encouraged to secure their seat in advance. The festival is made possible by the South Australian Tourism Commission through Events South Australia with funding made available through the Regional Events and Festival Program.

For more information and to view the program of events, visit www. coonawarra.org

“... family fun days to high end wine dinners, vertical tastings to blending workshops, winery tours, masterclasses, and long lunches...” Heidi Guyett

(Coonawarra Vignerons events and marketing manager)

Sarah PHILPOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“...learning about the process and the passion that goes into Coonawarra’s famed wines...” Heidi Guyett (Coonawarra Vignerons events and marketing manager)

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2. No Direct Contact:

You don’t need to be personally involved in any negotiations and possibly deal with potential buyers, that might have driven 100s of kilometres, getting aggressive if sale isn’t proceeding as hoped

3. Security:

You don’t have strangers, some possibly with bad intentions, visiting your house and garage. Or unhappy purchasers returning after the sale if they find something wrong.

4. We can come to you:

Our business sees us in towns throughout the Limestone Coast of SA and south west Victoria on a regular basis ….so we will be in your area soon! We can call and see you for a no obligation discussion on your caravan’s worth and take the caravan to our yard.

with Sarah Kulkens

ARIES (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

The gift of the gab

Limestone Coast Toastmasters gold annual contests

Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.29.8.

Many will be more aware of what is happening around them. Some will start new ventures. Travel is on the cards and a more successful period is coming up after a time of disappointments.

TAURUS (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.15.17.9.22.20.

It’s a good time to start new projects what you try should work well. Many will be offered a better position or a promotion. Someone who did you a favour in the past may need your help now.

GEMINI (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 8.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.29.34.36.

Overseas travel could be in the offering. Your social scene could be more hectic. You may acquire new friends, who will have a great influence on your family life.

CANCER (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Numbers: 2.13.26.28.25.11.

If you play your cards right, your financial situation could benefit. A worrying aspect should clear up and this will help you to balance the books.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers:

You will be offered a promotion or advancement. Many changes will be taking place. However don’t take on too many responsibilities. You will also be taking a greater interest in family or love life.

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

You may have to change your attitude towards your domestic scene. Overseas travel is coming up. Be careful at work; someone is trying to make things difficult for you.

LIBRA (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.25.40.33.

You may have to change your job to improve your financial status

However most will be quite content to take it easy and not seeking more responsibilities. But this attitude will cause them to watch their spending.

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.45.40.3

Be more careful around the house as many are accident prone especially around electrical appliances. Your health is improving and many will get onto the get fit bandwagon.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday

There are improvements in your love life. Some are in for unusual job offers. Pay more attention to legal matters and the results should be rewarding.

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday

You could be doing an important financial deal. A generally lucky period for you coming up. It wont be your usual period, and a special deal may be offered to you that will change your career.

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday

You could meet somebody special who will have a great influence on you. Many will be attracting more attention than usual and have reasons to be pleased with themselves. However don’t get taken for a ride by some con artist.

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing

Numbers: 1.3.5.2.

Late last month the local Limestone Coast Toastmasters club ran its Annual Club Contest at the Mount Gambier Community RSL in Sturt Street, Mount Gambier. It was a fun filled day with all contestants performing brilliantly with others assisting on the day. This event allows club members to test their skills in up to four separate contests whilst being judged by up to five fellow Toastmasters from other clubs around Australia and overseas. First and second placegetters will now compete at the Central Contest to be held in Adelaide in November.

If you would like to learn the skills necessary to give a variety of speeches or run a meeting please contact the club’s Membership Officer Elizabeth Hodges on 0419 595 653. Limestone Coast Toastmasters meets the first and third Wednesday each month at the RSL in Sturt Street.

CONTESTS:

• Table Topics – Where each contestant is given a topic as they walk up and then have to speak for 1-2 minutes which can seem in some instances quite a long time to talk off the cuff!

• Evaluation – A Toastmaster from another club gives a 5-7 minute speech whilst each contestant takes notes in order to give the speaker feedback. Each contestant is judged on the feedback presented.

• Humorous Speech – As the name suggests each contestant gives a 5-7 minute speech ensuring they include humour as well.

• International Speech – This is also a 5-7 minute speech about any topic which must provide an educational element. This is the only contest which continues to the Level of World Champion.

TALKING THE TALK: (Above)Jennie Elliott, Andrea Braun, Natalie Zwar, Graham Burch & Contest Chair Elizabeth Hodges and (below) Natalie Zwar, Graham Burch, Andrea Braun & Contest Chair Adrian Jameson

RESULTS:

Evaluation:

1st Andrea Braun

2nd Graham Burch

3rd Natalie Zwar

International Speech:

1st Andrea Braun

2nd Graham Burch

3rd Natalie Zwar

Table Topics:

1st Graham Burch

2nd Andrea Braun

3rd Natalie Zwar

Humorous Speech:

1st Graham Burch

2nd Natalie Zwar

Planning the future of the Frances community

Naracoorte Lucindale Council is undertaking a review of the key outcomes from the 2019 Frances Masterplan through engagement with the community of Frances to formulate a new Frances Community Plan. The Frances Community Plan will forecast and collate the future direction of the Frances community for the next 10 years, guiding future development, the use of public land and facilities, future sustainability, and opportunities. The plan will capture the community’s aspirations including future opportunities, partnerships, effective service delivery, public facilities, roads and infrastructure and the expansion and growth of Frances. The review will also assess how and when identified projects should be delivered. The plan aims to promote vibrancy, create a sense of place, safety and connectedness. Consultants laimiga design studio and communityvibe have been engaged by council to undertake the review and formulate a new Frances Community Plan. Laimiga design studio is a familiar name in the Frances community, having most recently designed the impressive Frances Town Square in the heart of the town.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Critical to the success of this Plan is input from the Frances community, helping to shape the result, with submissions open until Wednesday, October 25.

• Completing a short survey available in hard copy from the Frances General Store and Naracoorte Lucindale Council offices in DeGaris Place, Naracoorte. (The survey is also being distributed to households with the help of the Frances Progress Association and Frances General Store & Post Office.) The survey can then be returned by: dropping it in the box provided at the Frances General Store; posting it to Naracoorte Lucindale Council at PO Box 555, Naracoorte, 5271; dropping it in to Council’s principal offices in DeGaris Place, Naracoorte; or emailing it to Council at council@nlc.sa.gov.au

• Completing the short survey online via Council’s Your Say website platform at www.yoursay. naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au

• Coming along to a free community barbecue at the Frances Netball Clubrooms at 5.30-7.30pm on Monday, October 30.

*Please note - to complete the survey online, you will need to register to join the Your Say platform, but it’s quick and easy to do

WHAT IS IN THE PLAN?

Infrastructure (roads, pathways, kerbing, stormwater management); Public buildings and amenities; Parks and gardens, open spaces, walking/cycling trails; The ‘amenity’ (look and feel) of the community; Provision of services and expected service levels; Recreational and sporting areas and Business and tourism opportunities, and events

For more information, please contact Wendy Holland at communityvibe on 0438 433 555 or wendy@ communityvibe.com.au You can read through the 2019 Frances Masterplan in the Documents Library on the Frances Community Plan project page on our Your Say platform.

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Read between the lines

Major Rotary fundraiser promotes love of books

Once again, the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier has been inundated with donations of quality books for its annual Book Fair with volunteers now working around the clock to sort the generous donations in readiness for their October 14 and 15 event.

The event was first held in 2014 and since then has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local

community charities and Rotary projects, averaging around $7000 in funds raised over the past few events. This year’s event will see the majority of the money raised diverted into mental health projects and services, including the local headspace, with some being earmarked for the RFDS.

President Ian McDougall said choosing the beneficiaries had

been an easy choice. “We hear so much about mental health now, especially in young people, and we want to be able to help with that,” he said. “The RFDS is also a great cause and some of our members have had to used the service more than once.”

While it is a focus, the Book Fair is not just about the funds raised. There’s also a strong motivation to get young people in particular interested in reading. In fact, it was in 2021 that the Book Fair decided to offer all children’s books free of charge, and that initiative has become a mainstay of the event.

It’s a sad fact that many households simply don’t have books available for kids to read, with electronic devices dominating their spare time. Being able to sit down and read and enjoy a book is a skill worth encouraging as it stimulates imagination and creative thinking much more than a video game.

While adult books do have to be purchased, they sell for only a dollar or two, so again the Book

Loving life on the tools

Women in Trades Careers Expo this month

St Martins Lutheran College students Lily Clifford-Finch (pictured top right) and Mia Roulston (pictured bottom right) are gearing up for careers in carpentry and plumbing following their study.

Trade providers like TAFE SA are hoping others will consider construction industries at Mount Gambier’s Women in Trades Career Expo at The Main Corner on October 25.

Mia Roulston is not your ‘behind the office type of person’. The year 11 student is midway through an 18-month Certificate II in Plumbing with TAFE SA in Mount Gambier, equipping her for a four-year apprenticeship after Year 12.

She chose plumbing for its variety. “We actually haven’t done anything with toilets yet, even when I was on work experience I did not do a single thing with toilets,” Mia said. “It’s better than I thought it would be.”

While she had grown up watching her mechanic stepfather do odd jobs around home,

welding was a new ball game.

As well as having little experience going in, she started as the only girl in the class.

“I’ve grown up around boys so I don’t get nervous but it was a bit weird… But after a while you get used to it and now I’m friends with all the guys,” Mia said.

While she said older people were surprised to hear that she’s studying plumbing, younger people generally advocate for females in trades.

A sentiment echoed by her lecturer Elliott King. He said he’s slowly starting to see more female students in trade courses.

“With the industry being so busy, I can’t see why there shouldn’t be more girls striving to get into trades,” Mr King said. “It’s an entry level course so we start from the ground up.”

Unlike Mia, fellow St Martins Lutheran College student Lily Clifford-Finch came with a bit of experience up her sleeve.

After attending builds with her

carpenter father, Lily’s following suit through a Certificate II in Construction Pathways.

“I’ve always kind of wanted to do this, but two years ago I really decided,” Lily Clifford-Finch said.

Like Mia, being the only girl in the room doesn’t seem to faze her.

“You just do what you do, go along with your work and you don’t really notice them. They get annoying sometimes. But that’s just boys,” Lily said. “I like using the circular saw. And I enjoy chiselling. Don’t know why, I just like it.”

Not only does Lily like it, she is really good at it according to her lecturers Laurie Cella (pictured below left) and Marcus Benjamin (pictured below right). “Lily’s been brilliant, probably top of the class to be honest,” Mr Benjamin said.

They know what they are talking about. Laurie Cella has been taking students at TAFE SA for 16 years. “Some take longer than

Fair offers a chance for the whole family to stock up on many hours’ worth of reading at very little cost.

In the lead up to the Book Fair, Rotarians are now spending hours at their shed on HastingsCunningham Reserve, sorting through the many thousands of donated volumes. They cover everything from humour, through gardening, cooking, Australiana, nature and geography, militaria, religion, art, motoring, railways, business, self-help, sport and of course a huge number of novels and general fiction titles.

This year, the club had four bins

located at Big W, ABC South East, the Mount Gambier Library and Coles and it resulted in thousands of books being donated to the club for the major fundraiser.

“We have just been inundated with quality books,” Mr McDougall said. “We get so many great books from readers who want to send their books to other people for them to enjoy.”

others to get there but eventually they will all get there. But Lily’s been outstanding. Classroom and in the workshop, just brilliant,” Mr Cella said.

He says girls are generally easier to teach. “They’re more attentive

and more likely to ask questions, to clarify,” Mr Cella said. “I think we definitely need more in our industry…It doesn’t need to be that man’s world that it used to be perceived as.”

Lily is aiming to work as a second-fix carpenter, while Mia hopes to one day start her own plumbing business.

For details on Mount Gambier’s free Women in Trades Career Expo, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/free-women-in-trades-eventtickets-715858450897

ROLLING THEIR SLEEVES UP: (Left) Pat McEwen, Julian Mattay, Ian McDougall, Bruce Ridland & John Buchanan sorting books in 2022.

“...it doesn’t need to be that man’s world that it used to be perceived as...” Laurie Cella (TAFE SA lecturer)

“...after a while you get used to it and now I’m friends with all the guys...” Mia Roulston

“...I’ve always kind of wanted to do this, but two years ago I really decided... don’t know why, I just like it.” Lily Clifford-Finch

JUDY NUNN AUTHOR EVENT

THE RIDDOCH ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE

MOUNT GAMBIER

October 4

Community collaboration

Grant Council & Allendale East Area School join forces

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CHRIS HAMMER AUTHOR EVENT

MILLICENT & MOUNT GAMBIER LIBRARIES

October 5 (11am - Millicent & 7pm - Mount Gambier)

The District Council of Grant and Allendale East Area School have partnered to create three sign installations asking visitors near the ocean to dispose of waste in designated rubbish bins to help protect local sea life.

Free in your letterbox

Plus available from:

Allendale General Store

Beachport Newsagency

Carpenter Rocks General Store

Casterton Foodwork

MOUNT GAMBIER ORCHID

SOCIETY SPRING SHOW

REIDY PARK CENTRE

MOUNT GAMBIER

October 7

BIKE SA - LIMESTONE COAST TOUR BEACHPORT, KINGSTON, NARACOORTE & PENOLA

October 14-22

The new signage has been installed at both Port MacDonnell and Blackfellows Caves boat ramps replacing the physical boat ramp ticketing machines at both locations. All signs incorporate artworks from students of all ages at the Allendale East Area School which convey environmental messaging and provides additional information regarding general boat ramp usage.

Mayor Kylie Boston said the collaboration highlights the importance of continuing to engage with young people within the district.

“It is wonderful to see ideas created from classroom learnings be transformed into the real-world environment,” Mayor Boston said.

“Council is pleased to have been able to work together with the staff and students at

Allendale East Area School, and support their messaging concept. I encourage school students to continue to utilise their learnings to generate positive change in our community.”

Allendale East Area School principal Kylie Smith explained the student’s involvement stemmed from a concept created by their new student-led Environmental Leadership team.

“The Environmental Awareness collaboration was founded as a result of a restructure of our student representative council in 2022,” Ms Smith said.

“In developing this initiative, the intention was to create a closer connection and partnership with our wider community, whilst also developing genuine student voice within our school.

“The Environmental Leadership team has ticked all the boxes and have gleaned many new insights to how local government operates. The culmination of their efforts is to be commended, and we are thrilled to be present for the unveiling of the Boat Ramp signs.”

Another key component of the new signage is the ongoing use of council’s digital boat ramp permit system, EasyPark, in operation as at July 1 this year.

Short-term boat ramp users can continue to purchase a daily, weekly or monthly permit via the EasyPark app downloadable on any smart phone or over the phone with the EasyPark customer service team on 1300 734 070.

Annual recreational and professional/commercial users will be required to contact a District Council of Grant Customer Service Office to purchase and be added into the online system.

Coleraine IGA

Coonawarra General Store

Dartmoor General Store

Donovans

Glencoe General Store

Hamilton Coles

Hamilton Safeway

Heywood IGA

Kalangadoo General Store

Kingston IGA Supermarket

Lucindale General Store

Millicent Foodland

Millicent IGA

Millicent Newsagency

Millicent Woolworths

Mt Gambier Aust. Post Central

Mt Gambier Australia Post East

Mt Gambier Australia Post West

Mt Gambier Badenochs

Mt Gambier Bay Blue Cafe

Mt Gambier BP - O’Leary Rd

Mt Gambier BP One Stop

Mt Gambier BP Throughway

Mt Gambier BP West

Mt Gambier Bryant Bakery

Mt Gambier Chapmans News

Mt Gambier Coles Express

Mt Gambier Conroe

Mt Gambier Endeavour

Mt Gambier Eureka Retirement

Mt Gambier Fosters Newsagency

Mt Gambier Foxys Deli

Mt Gambier Gambier West Deli

SPRINGTIME TOUR - VETERAN & VINTAGE CAR CLUB EVENT

MOUNT GAMBIER VISITOR & DISCOVERY CENTRE

October 13-15

SOUTH EAST PRIMARY SCHOOLS

MUSIC FESTIVAL

SIR ROBERT HELPMANN THEATRE

MOUNT GAMBIER

October 25-27

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Further information regarding Council’s boat ramp facilities and instructions on how to obtain a boat ramp permit is available on the District Council of Grant website –www.dcgrant.sa.gov.au/ services/infrastructure/boatramps

OFFICIAL UNVEILING: (Above)

District Council of Grant deputy mayor Cr Megan Dukalskis, chief executive officer Darryl Whicker, Allendale East Area School art teacher Sarah Stratford, former Allendale East Area School student and Environmental Leadership team member Hudson Terek, current Allendale East Area School students, District Council of Grant media and community officer Renee Henke, Mayor Kylie Boston, Director of Environmental Services Leith McEvoy, Team Leader – Environmental Health and Compliance Aaron Price, and Allendale East Area School assistant principal Suzie Mitchell. and (below) current Allendale East Area School students, Mayor Kylie Boston and Deputy Mayor Cr Megan Dukalskis.

Mt Gambier Hallmont Estate

Mt Gambier Hospital Kiosk

Mt Gambier Jubilee Service

Mt Gambier KD’s Deli

Mt Gambier Lennons

Mt Gambier Montebello IGA

Mt Gambier Perry’s Mobil

Mt Gambier Pick Ave Deli

Mt Gambier Rosaville Deli

Mt Gambier Swallow Drive

Mt Gambier The Roadhouse

Mt Gambier Woolworths

Nangwarry BP

Nangwarry General Store

Naracoorte Ampol

Naracoorte Foodland

Naracoorte Newsagency

Naracoorte Plaza Kiosk

Naracoorte Woolworths

Nelson Roadhouse

Penola Australia Post

Penola IGA

Penola Shell

Port MacDonnell General Store

Portland IGA

Portland Woolworths

Robe BJ’s Newsagency

Robe Foodland

South End General Store

Tantanoola Road House

Tarpeena Australia Post

As well as real estate agents and local businesses!

“... it is wonderful to see ideas created from classroom learnings be transformed into the real-world environment...” Kylie Boston (District Council of Grant Mayor)

“... the intention was to create a closer connection and partnership with our wider community, whilst also developing genuine student voice within our school...” Kylie Smith (Allendale East Area School principal)

Luxury Living - Impressive New Large Family Home

15 Elsie May Drive, Compton

LET’S GET PLANTING

It’s full steam ahead in the veggies patch, so plant as many summer vegetables as you can. Tomatoes of all types, capsicums, chillies, cucumbers, eggplants, beans, Asian greens, spring onions and essential summer basil should go in as soon as the soil is warm. If you have space, plant zucchini, pumpkins, cucumbers, sweet corn and melons, too.

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This impressive bright, light home with incredible energy rating and double-glazed windows throughout is sure to impress! Grand entrance welcomes you to huge 5.6 approx. high cathedral ceilings and the stunning open living dining kitchen which flows onto the alfresco area overlooking the Mount Gambier tower! Large open living dining kitchen featuring a huge approx 3.6x1.2m island bench, x2 Miele pyrolytic oven, integrated exhaust induction cooktop, stone splashback, wine rack, ample draws and a gorgeous brushed brass deep kitchen sink. Behind features a hidden butler’s pantry which has an extra sink, Miele dishwasher & loads of space. The dining area flows with an additional bench which also acts as a perfect servery for BBQs with the bifold windows for those summer nights. The living room features a slow combustion, 3-speed fan, dimming lights, blackout curtains for ultimate entertainment, s-fold curtains that flow onto the stacker door to the outside patio for an extra inside/ outside living flow-on. What you’ve all been waiting

for… the master “resort style” suite! Complete with a bath that overlooks the city/tower, French doors with remote control shutters which flow to the outside entertaining. Serviced by the reverse cycle and 3-speed fan. The room features a large walk-in wardrobe with sleek cupboards and walk around the back of the bed you’ll be greeted with a large dressing suite. Then the large ensuite with double sinks, double shower, bench with under storage for shoes etc, a natural skylight. All remaining double bedrooms are serviced by the separate vanity/toilet and bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Double garage under main roof, automatic lights that turn on upon entry as well as a longer length for long utility vehicles, etc which leads to a mudroom for jackets/ shoes. The house features a six-star energy rating, double-glazed windows, ample storage throughout some with power, plantation shutters and nice bright/ neutral tones throughout. Laundry with outside access and a large hamper. The home features a versatile studio which easily could be converted to

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a picket fence, and an inviting interior. Step inside to find a stylish bedroom/study, a modern main bathroom, and a laundry with direct garden access. The spacious lounge/media room, a double bedroom, and an open-plan family room with beautiful mount views. The main bedroom offers added convenience with its ensuite and walk-in robe. With double-glazed windows throughout, this home offers energy efficiency with impeccable design.

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• Sandy to heavy loam soils over limestone

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• The living area is spacious, light-filled, and equipped with modern amenities such as a ceiling fan, reverse air cycle system, and a wood fire

Well-sized bedrooms, functional kitchen with ample storage

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BrainTeaser

1. What was the name of Bruce Willis’ character in the Die Hard movie franchise?

2. ‘I don’t want a lot for Christmas… there is just one thing I need’ is the opening line for which festive hit by which artist?

3. In which year did media mogul Kerry Packer die – a) 2007; b) 2004 or c) 2005?

4. Which US President officially started his second term in the top job in January of 2005?

5. Who won the 2023 Best Actor Oscar?

6. Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser represented which Federal electorate?

7. Cr Chris Sharples is the mayor of which Victorian Shire?

8. How many films make up the Lord of the Rings movie franchise?

9. What is the capital of New Zealand?

10. Which author created the beloved children’s character Paddington Bear?

11. Which infamous Australian business bankrolled the successful Australia II America’s Cup campaign?

12. Aussie Mathew Belcher is a dual Olympic Gold Medallist in which sport?

13. What nationality was explorer Ferdinand Magellan?

14. Which two colours make up the horizontal stripes on the Spanish flag?

15. With which flowering plant do we associate the name David Austin?

16. Who was the eldest of the three literary Bronte sisters?

17. Considered one of the best movies of all time – who directed, produced and starred in the classic Citizen Kane?

18. Now known as an influential financial institution, in the 1850s which mode of transport was synonymous with the brand Wells Fargo?

19. In which Australian State would you be if you were visiting the city of Orange?

20. Which author brought us the children’s character The MuddleHeaded Wombat?

21. Which animal is considered the fauna symbol of Queensland?

22. Freddo is the name of the iconic chocolate frog produced by which company?

23. Huon pine is native to which Australian State?

24. Kingston is the capital of which Australian island?

25. Which club won the 2023 Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League A Grade premiership?

26. How many votes did Lachie Neale poll to win the 2023 Brownlow Medal?

27. Who is the host of The Amazing Race Australia, which is unveiling its 2023 celebrity version this week?

28. Which two teams played off in the 2023 NRL decider at the weekend?

29. Best known as a hit for Tina Turner, the NRL anthem (Simply) The Best was initially a minor hit for which Welsh singer, who brought us the power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart?

30. Which planet is farthest from the Sun?

31. Jason Momoa plays which DC superhero on the big screen?

solve this puzzle each 3x3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers

32. Which actress played Denise Huxtable in TV series The Cosby Show?

33. Nine Perfect Strangers and What Alice Forgot are novels by which prolific Australian author?

34. In which year did Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban tie the knot – a) 2008; b) 2006 or c) 2010?

35. What does the acronym NASA stand for?

36. Which basketballer starred in the 1996 live action, animated movie Space Jam?

37. What is the capital of Syria?

38. Who was the first Australian to be recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church?

39. What is the animal symbol of the Penola Football & Netball Club?

40. What are the two New York teams that play in the NFL?

Ryan; 28. Penrith (Panthers) & Brisbane (Broncos); 29. Bonnie Tyler; 30. Neptune; 31. Aquaman; 32. Lisa Bonet; 33. Liane Moriarty; 34. b); 35. National Aeronautics & Space Administration; 36. Michael Jordan; 37. Damascus; 38. Mary MacKillop; 39. Eagles; 40. Jets & Giants

Tasmania; 24. Norfolk Island; 25. Border Districts; 26. 31; 27. Beau

Answers: 1. John McClane; 2. All I Want For Christmas – Mariah Carey; 3. C); 4. George W. Bush; 5. Brendan Fraser; 6. Wannon; 7. Southern Grampians Shire; 8. Three; 9. Wellington; 10. Michael Bond; 11. Alan Bond; 12. Sailing; 13. Portuguese; 14. Red & yellow; 15. Roses; 16. Charlotte; 17. Orson Welles; 18. Stagecoach; 19. New South Wales; 20. Ruth Park; 21. Koala; 22. Cadbury (Dairy Milk); 23.

TV FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

The Glenelg Shire’s senior community are invited to enjoy a full range of events and activities when the 2023 Victorian Seniors Festival kicks off this October.

There are more than one million people aged over 60 who call Victoria home, and the Victorian Seniors Festival is a State Government initiative to support and celebrate their contributions.

For the month of October, a diverse program of more than 19 events is on offer throughout the Shire, many free of charge. Events include live shows at the Portland Arts Centre and Art workshops across the shire. Free passes are available for exercise classes at the Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre and free entry to the Portland Maritime Discovery Museum.

Portland Cultural Collection and Glenelg Libraries staff invite community to enjoy a cup of tea, and take an imaginary walk through the collection’s storeroom, followed by creative art activities at their Art, Tea and Treasures workshops. Upskill at a Digital Know How session at the Portland Library and tune in to 3RPC who will be broadcasting special programming on Tuesday’s from 12noon to 2pm and Friday’s 2pm to 4pm.

But don’t miss the main event, Get Rhythm – A June Carter and Johnny Cash Tribute on Tuesday 10 October at the Portland Arts Centre. Enjoy a pre-show morning tea at 10:30am, followed by the performance at 11:00am. This event is proudly presented by the Victorian State Government and Glenelg Shire Council and is free entry. A complimentary bus service will run to and from Casterton via Heywood for this event.

Bookings for all programs are essential and places are limited. For more information on the full festival program, pick up a brochure at your local library, Council customer service centre or visit www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au.

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy eight days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 1 to 8 October 2023. Free travel will be available across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area. To find out more about other events happening across Victoria visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival.

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS: Looking forward to the range of events on offer in the festival are community members (left) Carol Morgan (right) Deanne Butcher

Jam-packed program for October seniors festival ANDY GAZEY

Strong South East flavour to Tigers wins

Former local players make their mark at Glenelg Football Club

There was a strong South East flavour to the SANFL grand finals at the end of last month, with former locals clearly making their mark at the Glenelg Football Club – the Tigers claiming both the seniors and reserves premierships.

Matt Allen (pictured bottom right), Brad McCarthy and Toby Pink were key personnel for the senior side, while Reid Kuller (pictured centre right), who was

adjudged best on ground in the reserves decider, Jake Walker (pictured below top left), Todd Reid (pictured below bottom left) and Austin Kitschke secured premiership medals in the reserves, with Noah Sims and Brock Keding, while not part of the grand final line-up, had played their role in the team during the 2023 season.

Each of those players have a unique career trajectory and who better to analyse just what these players contributed and where they are headed than South Gambier premiership coach Brett Exelby (pictured top right), who is now a key part of the Tigers senior coaching staff as an assistant and has been now for three seasons, yielding two grand finals, one premiership and finals in all three seasons.

“All of the South East boys have been amazing this year,” Exelby said, and with Glenelg entering grand final day with only one injury, it always meant pressure would be on for grand final spots. “Noah Sims and Brock Keding played a lot of reserves footy this year and were just unlucky that everyone was basically fit and firing at the end of the season.”

Former West Gambier star Reid Kuller showed his class in the reserves premiership decider and also showed he is prepared to do the work required.

“Reid (Kuller) played a lot of league footy this year, had a few weeks off and then played the rest of the season in the reserves but there is no doubting he has league talent,” Exelby said.

And his best on ground accolade only served to emphasised that point.

Austin Kitschke is another of the South East reserves premiership players that had a taste of league football as well and showed he is up to the challenge.

“He got those league opportunities when there were some injuries and he performed really well,” Exelby said. “I think next year will present some opportunities for Austin.”

After an injury interrupted season, Jake Walker has also shown the power-that-be at Glenelg that he is

a star on the rise.

“Jake is a pretty special player,” Exelby said. “He played some really good footy this year before he got injured – he has got some talent and tricks that definitely set him up for the future.”

While Kuller, Kitschke and Walker have all been part of the Glenelg junior program, former South Gambier defender Todd Reid had a different path – only moving to Adelaide this year to finally test himself at a higher level.

Exelby admitting that does make for a more difficult transition but Reid took up the challenge and worked to adapt his game to a completely new style of football at SANFL level.

“Todd improved massively,” Exelby said. “He had to learn a completely new system, coming from Western Border footy and I know the coaching group was really impressed with his work.

“It is just so different the way the ball is moved and Todd had to adapt to that and he was prepared to adapt and learn and it was pleasing to watch him develop and I can really see him build on that.”

The stories of the three seniors premiership players are all different as well.

Former North Gambier utility Matt Allen had a huge 2023 and the premiership medal capped a season to remember for the onetime West Coast Eagle.

Allen sat tantalisingly on the fringe of the Eagles from 20162019, continually pushing his name forward with quality performances in the WAFL and earning travelling emergency status on a number of occasions in 2019 but just never breaking through for an AFL debut. His return to the SANFL saw him quickly become a key player for the Tigers and 2023 saw him named in the Team of the Year, as well as securing a fifth place finish in the Magarey Medal.

Now he has added a premiership medal to that collection on the back of hard work.

“Matt was completely locked in from the very first night of pre-

Masters baseball teams heading to national titles

The Mount Gambier Legends Baseball Club will be representing the city at the XIX Australian Masters Games to be held in Adelaide from October 7-12. Spreyton in Tasmania in 2017 was the last Australian Masters that the Legends attended. After two teams from the Legends played in local Masters competitions in Mount Gambier in April and Adelaide in June, they are both suiting up again for the Australian Masters. One team will compete in the Over 35s and the second in the Over 50s. Both competitions will host double round robin rounds

of eight games from Saturday to Wednesday with the last day, Thursday, designated as finals day.

The Over 35 team comprises John Verrity (Coach), Phil Clark, Jason Henke, Luke Lovekin, James Parker, Nick Pink, Dave Pitkin, Tim Queale, Ashley Ratcliffe, Zac Ratcliffe, Ken Rowe, Andrew Storr and Haydn Timms.

The Over 50 team includes Peter Taylor (Coach), John Farrington, Darren Kite, Phillip Mitchell, Don Paterson, Darren Pink, John Quin, Grant Stump, Kevin Telfer, David Thornton, Steve Wanganeen, David White, David Stellini, David

season this year,” Exelby said. “The senior players weren’t required initially but he was there from the first night and worked all the way through the summer and was clearly committed to having a massive year.

“He is such a hard player to match up on and he is highly regarded across the competition. I know opposition coaches would not enjoy matching up on him as he can have an impact in so many different roles.

“You also couldn’t get a nicer guy.”

Toby Pink is another South East born and bred talent who has had a taste of life in an AFL program with his three years at the Sydney Swans, again without breaking through for an AFL debut.

But he also put that disappointment behind him and in 2023 again had one of his best seasons thus far, making his debut appearance in the SANFL Team of the Year.

“He was by far the best backman in the league this season,” Exelby said. “He is definitely still attracting interest - he is ultra competitive.”

Then there is the story of Brad McCarthy – a 2019 premiership player who then found his way out of the top line-up, returning to Lucindale to win a premiership with his home club last season before deciding to tackle life in the SANFL one more time.

“He is a guy you want in your team – his resilience, his attitude,” Exelby said. “When he came back to have another shot, he was never able to cement his spot until about three quarters of the way through the season but he did everything asked of him and had a great attitude even when he was back in the reserves.

“The group love him – he is highly, highly respected.”

Exelby highlighted the culture of the club as a key factor in getting the best out of the relocated county players.

“They really look out for each other,” Exelby said. “There are the country boys and we also have a lot of interstate players and the

club makes sure everyone feels involved, included and part of it.”

And as for the premiership assistant coach, who is committed more than 20 hours a week in the role, he has loved his time coaching at SANFL level.

“I get to work with amazing players,” Exelby said. “The training levels are a lot harder and there are more resources around and that makes things easier.

“The coaching group this season were a fantastic group of guys.”

Mitchell

and Darryl Hosking

Both teams include players from Mount Gambier, Kingston, Adelaide and Port Pirie. with matches to be played at Glenelg and West Beach facilities.

Aspirations are high for making finals but with the two teams having heavy schedules a lot depends on the pitching departments. There are pitching restrictions in place with the number of pitches allowed before a day off from the mound and a weekly restriction of 180 pitches. Both teams will be challenged in this department, but both have a

half a dozen hurlers that hopefully can more often than not find the strike zone. Batting should be the strength of both teams with all players certainly capable of hitting the ball into play.

The Mount Gambier Legends Baseball Club is indebted to the following businesses for their support in making the trip to Adelaide possible: 25Acres Pizza Pasta Café, Baxter Hire, Beautyworx Medispa, Bendigo Bank, Blackbird Industries, Borderline Concrete Kerbing, Cavpower, Collins Court Butchers, Ferguson’s Diesel Services Pty Ltd,

Grant Stump, Hair by Bec, Harry Peackock Plumbing, Henry Post Jewellers, J, FL Buckley & Sons, K & G Wright Pty Ltd, KDs Deli, Kettle Logging Pty. Ltd., Limestone Coast Ability, Limestone Coast Timber Floors, Macca Excavations, Mark Lane - Ary Bar & Bistro, Mount Gambier Central Caravan Park, MT Wheels, OG Roberts & Co, Peter Jennings Pumps Pty Ltd, Pick Ave Deli & Bakery, Precision Security, Shed 21, Sign Depot, Swallow Drive Meat Supply, Taylor Marine, The Golden Needle Tattoo and Piercing Parlour, The Property Co. SA, Wreckett Pty Ltd

Local shooters claim national honours

Kent, Rhook & Dunn get the job done at sporting clays nationals

The end of last month was a memorable one for three members of South East Field & Game Association Inc. competing at the Sporting Clays Australia National Championships in Gunnedah, New South Wales.

More than 350 of Australia`s best sporting clays shooters nominated for the event which was held in fine but windy conditions which made the already tough target presentations slightly trickier.

Jeremy Kent claimed the overall championship honours with a score of 179/200 finishing four targets ahead of runner up Chris Brown.

Kent was joint leader after the first day of competition andtwo targets behind after the second day.

On the third and final day of competition Kent shot a possible 25/25 to stamp his authority

over the event on his way to a commanding victory.

This was Kent`s second SCA National title won in NSW and his second national title in 2024 having won the English Sporting titles at Burrungule Park earlier this year.

Leigh Dunn claimed the seniors national title with a score of 166/200 two targets ahead of multiple champion John Younger.

Dunn`s consistency over all the grounds laid the foundation for his success and also finished 9th overall.

Seasoned Veteran Ron Rhook scored 156/200 to claim the veteran’s national title with a one target victory over fellow South Australian Grant Baum.

SOUTH EAST TITLEHOLDERS: Ron Rhook, Leigh Dunn & Jeremy Kent

Fours & open triples decided at Robe

2023/24 bowls season well & truly underway at the seaside

Last week was a busy week for the Robe Bowling Club with both the Ladies Fours and Open BPL 2 bowl triples being played. Sixteen ladies teams enjoyed the bowls and comradeship of the first tournament of the year. Caddyshack was in attendance and players could stock up on their clothes and gear for the coming season. The day was sponsored by Helen and Luke Dawson and Ian Bruce and family.

In the novelty events, Val Daniels from Kingston won the closest to the ditch, Liz Copping from Penola the first toucher, On the mat 2pm Kim Edwards from Harvey Bay, and phantom team, Trish Webb, Liz Schroeder, Shirley McIntyre & Joy Bilney from Mt Gambier RSL.

Third on 81.5 pts were Val Daniels, Steph Capper, Deb Ogilvie & Urai Jacobs, from Kingston, second on a count back on 83.5 pts + 8 were Sandra Green, Joan Hurn, Linda Prentis & Robyn Hansen from Naracoorte RSL and the winners on 83.5pts +19 from Kingston & Robe were Robbie Dahler, Heather Lehmann, Chris Watts & Heidi Gribble.

Another 16 teams enter edthe BPL triples competition later than week, sponsored by Sea Vu Caravan Park & Pat & Helen Lynch.

Third with threegames from Mt Gambier were Graham Crowder, Les James and Jeff

England on 59 pts, 2nd from Kingston with 4 games were Ron Packer, Micheal Rivett & Steve Hyland on 62 pts and the winners with 4 games on 62.5 pts were Gary Feast, John Schroeder and Graham Ellis from Mt Gambier RSL.

Thursday’s social bowls saw 17 members playing one game of 12 ends and one game of 10 ends and there was only one two game winner on 54 pts Helen Dawson & Doug Baker.

GETTING THE JOB

DONE: (Top row from left) Winning team: sponsor Helen Dawson, Robbie Dahler, Heather Lehmann, Chris Watts & Heidi Gribble; runners up sponsor Helen Dawson, Sandra Green, Joan Hurn, Linda Prentice & Robyn Hansen & thid placed team with sponsor Helen Dawson, Urai Jacobs, Deb Ogilvy, Steph Capper & Val Daniels

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (Bottom row from left) Winners Gary Feast, John Schroeder & Graham Ellis; runners up Ron Packer, Michael Rivett & Steve Hyland and third placed Ian James, Jeff England & Graham Crowder

McKenny takes Spring Series race win

New Glencoe Country Port & Bistro Super Series kicks off

Mount Gambier Cycling Club held its 4th race of the Spring series and first race in the Glencoe Country Post and Bistro Super Series, a group of 4 races within the wider series, on a 20km out and back course from Tantanoola toward the Lake Bonney Wind Farms. The course is quite affected by the regular breeze, and includes a punchy climb at the 7km mark and consequently also at the 12km mark on the way back.

Late in the week it was determined that the race would be a 20km race instead of the usual 34km, allowing the junior riders to participate in the Handicap race along with the Senior riders.

With Jami Buckley away at the Junior National Road Cycling Championships, there was a chance for someone else to take fastest time honours. Twelve riders were divided into five groups and prepared to set off under the instructions of the Commissaire.

The first group included Xavier Farmilo, Molly Opperman and Jen

Buckland, with a two minute head start over last-start victor Sandra Parsons paired with Mike Bakker. They had a further one minute gap before Spek Peake, Ethan McKenny and Chris Neave were given their orders to begin the chase. Craig Andrae and Elmer Buckland joined the race after a further two minutes had elapsed, whilst the final group to leave, containing Malcolm Tirabassi and Matthew Opperman, had a long three minute wait until they too could join the fray, some 8 minutes after the first riders had set off.

With the wind behind their backs for the first part of the race, speeds were high, and with the carrot of riders close in front of them some riders worked themselves quite hard on the outward leg to make inroads to the gap.

Mike and Sandra were the first group to be caught by the group behind them, with Spek, Ethan and Chris passing them just as they crested the climb about 2km shy of the turnaround mark. The turnaround mark gives the riders a good opportunity to gauge

Perfect conditions for 2-4-2

On September 21, the Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 had a very good rollup of players with 43 going out to play in perfect conditions.

Kym Stewart congratulated all pennant players who took part in the Scudds/Earl Shield that was played at the Mount Gambier RSL Club. The RSL once again proving a little too good for Millicent going down by 16 shots overall.

The winning teams were: Frank Cooper and Kym Stewart with a score of 36+18shots up. Second place was the team of David Botting and John Buhlmann with a score of 34+19. Other winning teams were: Mary Campbell, Peter Scanlon 32+12. Garry Wilson, Andre Reinders 31+14. Denis Clifford, Neil Whelan 31+7. John Madden, Peter Varcoe 31+3. David Reichelt, Ian Ross 30+18. A triple of Jan Buhlmann, Robert Coote and Jim Campbell 30+13. Ros Varcoe, John Drew 29+6 and John Eldridge, Lyn Scudds 28+3.plus was needed to get a ball in the rundown.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Below left) Kym Stewart & Frank Cooper

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Below right) David Botting & John Buhlmann

South East Golf Veterans tackle the Naracoorte course

Seventy-two players went to Naracoorte to find the course in excellent condition with fast greens and good fairways late last month. It was the Monfries & Porter trophy, a long standing tradition for the South East Golf Veterans.

The First Division was taken out by Darren Earl on a countback from Bill Mullan both having 37 points. Brian Foreman took third place with 36. In the Second Division the winner was Derek Bowering with 36 from John Kirby 35 and Bruce Packer 33.

The NTPs were Peter Edwards and Brian Foreman and the Ross Orchard trophy was taken by Ian Todd and Simon Browning. 29 points plus was needed to get a ball in the rundown.. The next venue is at Penola on October 9 followed by Beachport on October 23.

how close the riders behind were getting, or how much more work needed to be done.

As the first riders turned they were confronted with the view of riders very close behind them, and the knowledge that the return leg would be very hard into the wind. After the turn, the groups started fracturing as riders tried to keep up with other riders as they passed, or others increased their pace to try and catch those ahead.

Out in front, Xavier was able to hold on to Spek and Ethan as they passed with about 6km remaining in the race, and it was that group of three that would compete for the podium.

In an exciting sprint for the line, Ethan Mc Kenny finished ahead of Xavier Farmilo, with Spek Peake finishing third.

Elmer Buckland was only 22 seconds behind in the end, finishing ahead of Craig Andrae, then Mike Bakker, Molly Opperman, Chris Neave, Sandra Parsons, Jen Buckland, Malcolm Tirabassi and Matthew Opperman. After a few quick sums, Malcolm

was named as the fastest rider on the day with a ride time just over 30 seconds faster than Elmer.

Riders, officials and spectators then went across to the Glencoe Country Post and Bistro for post-race drinks and presentations to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd riders, fastest rider, and 1st female.

Club racing will take a break over the school holidays with the next race coming on October 21 to coincide with the Coaching weekend led by Olympic coach Tim Decker.

SPRING SERIES ROAD RACE PODIUM: Xavier Farmilo (2nd), Ethan McKenny (1st), Spek Peake (3rd), Malcolm Tirabassi (Fastest)

Key signature secured

Sherrie Calleia back for a fourth season

The OneFortyOne Pioneers are thrilled to announce that Sherrie Calleia will be returning to the club next year for a fourth season.

Twenty-four year old Guard, Calleia has now played 59 games as a Pioneer, returning an average of 13.34 points per game at 42.22% from the field, 5.19 assists and 5.29 rebounds.

Calleia has long been a fan favourite, and Mount Gambier Pioneers supporters will be excited to learn that she will again be a Pioneer in 2024. Head coach Matt Sutton is ecstatic that Calleia has resigned for another season.

“Having Sherrie return for her fourth season at the club is fantastic; she has a great understanding of our expectations and the way we like to play, as well as setting a great example for our younger squad members with the time she puts into her own development,” Sutton said.

“‘Shez’ really stepped up her defence last season and her ability to get others involved. We will look for her to play another big role for our program in 2024.”

The OneFortyOne Pioneers and the Castec Rural Pioneers will commence their 2024 NBL1 South campaigns in April next year.

PHOTO BY FRANK MONGER

Back-to-back Pines Enduro champions Brown & Apted conquer the Millicent pines for a second successive year

Ultimate Class

1st – Craig Barnett #68

2nd – Mark Burrows #21

3rd – Danny Brown #42

Class 1

1st – Brent Martin #1

2nd – David Middlemiss #117

3rd – Matt Burrows #123

Class 2

1st – Rhett Standen #225

2nd – Brendan Forssman #274

3rd – Peter Stevenson #248

Class 4

1st – Jamie Knight #439

2nd – Dean Miller #408

Apted #42 (pictured above left) have gone back to back at the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro 400 after a dominant Sunday in Millicent - the same day Brent Martin and Andrew de Simone #1 (pictured above right) captured a third ARB Australian Off Road Racing Championship title. Brown launched out of the blocks in another Pines masterclass, starting from the back of the grid the two time ARB Australian champion stormed to a 59 second lead at the completion of lap one, and from there was never headed in the teams Nissan TT powered Alumi Craft; cruising to a powerful 3.23 min triumph.

2013 Pines champion Carl Haby and Chloe Roehr #56 in their Element Prodigy completed six treacherous laps of the iconic Mount Burr forest second fastest, in what was another superb Haby performance. Capitalising on a late flat tyre to fellow South Australians Andrew and Fletcher Murdock #1166, Haby crossed a mere 28.5 seconds ahead of the Murdock father and son crew, who rounded out the podium in a career high result.

Putting an exclamation mark on another remarkable season highlighted by a victory at Hillston, Brent Martin and Andre de Simone #1 saluted the chequered flag in fourth. Rewarded for their emphatic consistency, the Victorians secured a third ARB Australian outright and Class 1 crown, and became the first to do so in consecutive years; surviving a gallant David Middlemiss #117 and Matt Burrows #123 for 2023 supremacy.

crew of Steven and Ella Graham #1065 finished fifth outright for an extraordinary third time in 2023, the Class 10 Alumi Craft campaigners also left Millicent with ARB Australian championship and Pines class honours.

Adam Bierl and Nyree Burmingham #35 in their Chev powered Jimco rounded out the Ultimate Class podium in sixth; whilst David and Alice Middlemiss #117 closed out a fantastic 2023 campaign in seventh, and in doing so wrapped up second place in both the ARB Australian outright and Class 1 Championship.

Class 11 runners up Trevor Chandler and Connor Corrigan #1111 crossed in eighth, ahead of defending ARB Australian Ultimate Class champions Craig and Megan Barnett #68, with Rod and Kodi Visser #1057 who finished second in Class 10 rounding out the Pines top ten.

In other class results from the 2023 Pines Enduro 400, Brendan Forssman and Leigh Whitehand #274 collected a maiden ARB round Class 2 victory, overcoming teammates Andrew and James Forssman #279 who crossed in second, and Peter and Jake Stevenson #248 in third.

Queenslanders Jamie Knight and Lachlan Brosnan #439 secured their second ARB Australian Class 4 championship, after an impressive victory at the Pines; outlasting Jason Forssman and Del Palmer #474, plus former ARB champions Peter Sibson and Jason Munro #412 in second and third respectively.

Jackson Evans and Sam Raper #635 debuted their new Polaris RZR

Turbo S in style, claiming a maiden national Class 6 win; eventual ARB Australian class champions Matt Hummer and Aaron Lukschanderl #633 settled for second, whilst last years outright championship runners up Glenn Pike and Aidan Campagnolo #2 finished third.

The fight of the Class 7 Patrols was claimed by Darren and Damon Gill #760 who made it consecutive Pines triumphs, new ARB Australian class champions Heath and Michelle Weedon #779 secured second place, whilst newcomer Joel Kershaw and Charli Brugman #701 battled to third.

Matt Lavis and Andrew Dance #6684 finished their ARB Australian Class 66 championship winning season on a high by taking home the Millicent silverware; with Queensland’s Ross Newman and Joe Caldwell #6681 holding off Eden Evans and Tom Swinglehurst #6637 for second spot.

Owen Ward and Curtis Laidlaw #832 continued their love affair with the iconic South Australian event, taking home the Pines and ARB Australian Class 8 championship spoils, with Graeme Hicks and Karl Quast #812 piloting their V8 Landcruiser to second over the weekend.

ARB Australian Class 11 victors Darren Frankling and Rob Hackney #1110 battled hard on Sunday to snare the final spot on the Pines podium, likewise Joseph Patterson and Jason Gibbins #175 in Class 1, with James Tyrell #1036 in his single seater Jimco nailing down third place in Class 10.

After watching a number of notables fall away on Saturday including Brendan Payne #99,

Miller #408, Ken Holt #1058, Peter Makeham #1122 and Brock Pendlebury #201, Sunday’s attrition rate was just as high.

Three time Pines Enduro champion Matt Hanson #7 –power steering, Dale Martin #1125, Dean Carter #18 – engine, Darren Mott #435 – flat tyres, Kurt Stephan #133, Glenn Pike #2 – CV, Thomas Forssman #1071 – axle, Peter Stevenson #248 –gear selector, Eden Evans #6637, Andy Brown #1145, Andrew Mowles #135 – gear selector, Craig Krog #23, Todd Lehmann #1185, Gary Turnbull #1179, Mark Foster #411, Graham Symons #278 – axle, Sean Ratcliffe #1007 – brakes, Robert Gussenhoven #681, Stuart Zlotkowski #811, and Connor Cooper #729 – engine, all succumbed to the brutal Pines terrain during Sunday’s six lap section.

With the 2023 ARB Australian Off Road Racing Championship run and won for another season, a massive congratulations must go to the outright champions Brent Martin #1, David Middlemiss #117 and Matt Burrows #123 in podium order, and to all class winners who are listed below at the completion of four outstanding championship events.

None of the above would have been possible without the support of championship partners ARB 4×4 Accessories, Mickey Thompson Tires and Raceline Wheels, along with the governing bodies AORRA and AASA for their ongoing guidance and committee to the sport.

The 2023 Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro 400 hosted by the Millicent Sand Buggy Club would

3rd – Greg Gartner #410

Class 6

1st – Matthew Hummer #633

Class 66

1st – Matt Lavis #6684

Class 7

1st – Heath Weedon #779

2nd – Hank Parker #798

Class 8

1st – Owen Ward #832

2nd – Stuart Zlotkowski #811

Class 10

1st – Steven Graham #1065

2nd – Rob Stieber #1082

3rd – Rod Visser #1057

Class 11

1st – Darren Frankling #1110

2nd – Pete Makeham #1122

3rd – Andrew Murdock #1166

not have been possible without the support of major sponsors Teagle Excavations, ARB 4X4 Accessories and Hards Transport Services, along with all the other incredible sponsors either small, large or inkind who assisted in so many ways.

The event’s live stream coordinated by the team at Screenshot Big Screens was another huge success, and can now be re-watched from start to finish on the Pines Enduro YouTube page.

Round 1 of the 2024 ARB Australian Off Road Racing Championship is set for the ARB Big Desert 480 in Rainbow, over the 2224 of March 2024.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARREN ARCHIBALD (TURN8 PHOTOGRAPHY)

Millicent hosts Invitation Fours

Multiple clubs represented on the Millicent Bowls Club greens

Open Fours. Fifty-six players took part in the game with clubs coming from, Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier RSL and Port MacDonnell. The day’s play consisted of three games of 12 ends.

Skeer and Jim Campbell with an overall score of 81points.

Second place went to a team from Mount Gambier RSL, Ralph Stafford, Ian MacIntosh, John Schroeder and Graham Ellis with an over-all score of 73 points In third place was a team from Mount Gambier Club, Peter Clark, Bill Bremner, Jim Philpott and Doug MacPhail with a score of 70 points.

The best first game winning prize was a Millicent Team, Aaron Emonson, Malcolm Wright, Bob Baxter and Chris Earl with a score of 28 points.

Second game best team went to Adriana Ross, Sarah Ross, Mary Clifford and Elaine Goode also with a score of 28 shots and best third game winner went to Peter Scanlon, Peter Bateman, John Eldridge and Joy Warren also with a best score of 28 points

WINNING TEAM: Iain Campbell, Kym Stewart

RUNNERS UP: (Top right)Mount Gambier RSL Club: Ralph Stafford, Ian MacIntosh, Andrew Leslie, John Schroder, Graham Ellis.

THIRD PLACED TEAM: (Centre left) Mount Gambier Club: Bill Bremner, Jim Philpott, Peter Clark, Doug McPhail,

BEST FIRST GAME WINNERS: (Centre right) Arron Emonson, Chris Earl, Andrew Leslie, Bob Baxter, Malcolm Wright

BEST SECOND GAME WINNERS: (Bottom left) Adriana Ross, Sarah Ross, Andrew Leslie, Mary Clifford, Elaine Goode

BEST THIRD GAME WINNERS: (Bottom right) Joy Warren, John Eldridge, Andrew Leslie, Peter Bateman, Peter Scanlon

Nailbiting grand final

Table Tennis Club wraps up 2023 winter season

Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club’s Winter season concluded with a mixture climactic thrillers and dominant whitewash displays in last week’s finals.

The A Grade final was an absolute nailbiter, two of the stars of the competition in Travis Sweet (pictured) and Ben Newman facing off in a climactic decider. With the teams locked at 5 rubbers apiece, Sweet jumped out of the blocks early, his zippy energy unsettling Newman, the first game going the way of the Stooges player 11-7.

A frustrated Newman couldn’t halt the Sweet momentum in the second game, the Top Three player falling to a two-game deficit and facing a gargantuan task to get back into the contest.

Drawing on all his experience and determination, Newman clawed his way back in the third, his super reflexes and power ground strokes countering Sweet’s fancy footwork, Newman grinding out a 13-11 win.

Sweet could sense his opponent tiring in the fourth game however, the Stooges champion gaining the ascendancy early and charging away to commanding 11-6 victory.

Sweet was best on ground, only dropping the one game for the

whole night in a dominant display, as Three Stooges claimed the A Grade trophy by 6 rubbers to 5. Newman was best for Top Three, winning 2 of his singles rubbers.

Three Stooges 6 d Top Three 5

The B1 finale was sadly a onesided affair, Dale Bachmann’ I’ll Be Bach barely firing a shot all night as Johnny McBain’s McHallebert ran rampant, almost claiming a complete sweep.

I’ll Be Bach’s only bright light on an otherwise dark night came with Alastair Earl’s thrilling 5-game triumph over Rob Halleday.

Having skipped out to a two-game lead, Earl looked in danger of being overrun by his McHallebert opponent, Halleday drawing level to force a deciding fifth game.

Earl settled and regrouped however, gaining an early upper hand and cruising to an easy 11-6 victory.

Unfortunately for I’ll Be Bach, McBain and Nathan Schubert proved to be a force too strong to overcome, McHallebert claiming overall honours in remarkably emphatic fashion.

McHallebert 10 d I’ll Be Bach 1

B2’s decider was another anticlimactic affair, Joel Schaefer playing a lone hand for Falcons who succumbed to a brilliant team performance from Jams.

Schaefer kept his singles sheet clean on the night, but had no support from his teammates who went missing when it mattered most.

By contrast, Jams players Allan Withers, Jedda Hardcastle and Mike Hosszu all played their part to help their team to a resounding triumph. Despite the overall lopsided result, no less than 6 of the night’s

11 rubbers went the distance to 5 enthralling games.

Jams 8 d Falcons 3

The C Grade finale was played by the two sides who had been the standout all season, Matthew Scott’s Mixed Up handing Doug Megaw’s JAD’s Army their only defeat in the minor rounds.

The tone was set right from the get-go, Jarrah Schaefer looking like giving the Army the perfect start when he raced to a two-game lead over Scott.

The Mixed Up player staged a remarkable fightback however, wearing his younger opponent down, Schaefer struggling to contain his frustration as the unforced errors crept in.

Scott went on to claim the win in five games, giving Mixed Up the first rubber.

Doug Megaw restored order for JAD’s Army, defeating another youngster in Kobi Gilbertson, who was substituting for Mixed Up in place of Toshi Owen.

Megaw went through with a clean singles sheet, he and Jarrah Schaefer claiming the last two singles rubbers of the night to add some respectability to the scoreline, but the damage had been done early as Mixed Up proved too strong, claiming the C-Grade trophy.

Mixed Up 6 d JAD’s Army 5 Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club is always welcoming of new players of all ages, experience, and capability. The Spring 2023 Season will commence on Wednesday, October 18. Practice is held at 7pm on Monday nights, and competition is at 7pm on Wednesday nights at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Hall. To register your interest, please contact the club at mtgtabletennis@gmail.com or find the club’s Facebook page, or just come along on a Monday night and speak to a friendly welcoming committee member.

3-rubber winners:

• A Grade: Travis Sweet (Three Stooges)

• B1 Grade: Johnny McBain, Nathan Schubert (McHallebert)

• B2 Grade: Joel Schaefer (Falcons)

• C Grade: Doug Megaw (JAD’s Army)

Morrison has a good week on the greens

Busy week for the ladies at the Mount Gambier Golf Club

A Three Person Gentsomes was the game played last Wednesday in absolute perfect conditions at the Mount Gambier Golf Club. Winners on the day were Sue Ryan, Rose Hunt and Deb Sheather with a great score of 95 just one shot ahead of Jennifer Vanrijthoven, Heather Chapman and Sharran Waters on 94. The trio of Libby Furner, Jane Lamont and Sue McPherson were third with 91 points.

The pro shot for the day went to Janina Morrison. The day was sponsored by Carol Smith and Janina Morrison.

A four ball better ball par event was held last Thursday with the winners on the day scoring themselves a pair of Footjoy golf shoes. Jess Parsons and Janina Morrison combined the best on the day with a great score of 10 up closely followed by Faye Mainwaring and Di Norman on 9 up. With 7 up coming in third were Trudy Johnson and Leanne Hunt.

A stableford event was played on Saturday.

Heather Chapman had a day to remember with an amazing score of 46 points and probably her best ever,10 shots clear of the next best in Jess Parsons on 36 points. Leanne Hunt and Bernie Jennings were one shot back on 35 points.

THREE PERSON GENTSOME WINNERS: (Above) Sponsors Carol Smith and Janina Morrison, runners up Sharran Waters, Jennifer Vanrijthoven and Heather Chapman. The winners sitting Sue Ryan, Deb Sheather and Rose Hunt

Edwards snares medal

Blue Lake Golf Club ladies wrap up monthly medals

The 2023 monthly medal competitions were wrapped up for the women last week at the Blue Lake Golf Club. Throughout the year these have been sponsored by Life member Judy Collins, Bev Pascoe and Grant and Dianne Perryman.

In fine style Ronda Edwards won the event and will join the eight monthly medal winners to play-off for the medal of medals sponsored by life member Patricia Fallas. The stroke competition was also the fourth and final round of the Scotty’s Loader Services Mt Gambier President’s Trophy.

Edwards also was the division one winner with an outstanding score of 85/16/69 three strokes under her handicap making use of the fast running fairways and scoring pars on the 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 12th and 18th as well as a birdie on the par five 3rd hole with splits of 41/44. Minor

placings to Sue Agars and Karen Panagopoulos also were under the scratch rating of 72. Agars signed for 92/22/70 with two even nines of 46/46 and included pars on the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 12th, 14th and 15th.

Panagopolous 97/26/71 with nines of 49/48 included pars on the 3rd, 11th and 14th holes, had to wait on a countback with Annette Ford also 97/26/72 before winning 3rd prize.

Division Two’s Jaynee Oberer was pleased to feature on the podium and taking the top spot signing for 106/33/73 after 57 strokes on the outward nine then able to reign the score in with 49 on the inward nine and included pars on the 2nd and 15th holes. 2nd and 3rd spots had to be decided on a countback between Trudy Herbert 105/31/74 and Bev Pascoe 108/34/74. Both had consistent nines, Herbert 53/52,

Best South East golfers go head-to-head at Beachport

Nearest to pin 2nd shot on the long par three 16th winners were Lee-Anne Medhurst (Div 1) and Jaynee Oberer (Div 2). The proshot winner on the 5th was Trudy Herbert. Putting winner’s were Dianne Perryman (30) and Lynda Nannings (32)

Birdies scored by Edwards 3rd, Perryman 15th and chip-in Ferrets for Kate Hommelhoff 2nd, Perryman 4th, Ford 10th, Agars 15th.

This week is a stroke competition in conjunction with the medal of medals trophy.

SEPTEMBER 23 RESULTS

The fourth round of the Carlin and Gazzard Car Spa Winter Trophy saw 16 women hitting the fairways on a perfect spring day. The course did throw up a few challenges namely it paid to stay on the fairway with the rough growing quicker than can be mowed, many a lost ball story was told. Vivienne Wilson was pleased with her scorecard of 106/37/69 playing three strokes under the 72 scratch rating

Wilson’s outward nine of 56 was counteracted by 50 strokes on the inward nine, and winning a BLGC voucher and a sleeve of balls.

Ronda Edwards featured again showing her prowess on the golf course also one stroke under her handicap signing for 87/17/70.

The long hitter scored well on both nines of 43/44, pars on 4th 5th, 8th, 12th and 15th holes. Bev Pascoe followed with 107/34/73, consistent splits of 54/53 included a par on the uphill par three 2nd.

STROKE COMPETITION WINNERS:

(Above back row) Annette Ford, Karen Panagopoulos & Sue Agars and (front row)Trudy Herbert, Bev Pascoe & monthly medal winner Ronda Edwards

Crowning the best of Millicent’s golfers

The SE District Women held their Annual Close Championships at Beachport in fine but slightly windy conditions on September 25.

The Championship Trophy is awarded to the best gross score in three divisions. It is a closed competition for members of all clubs in the SE District and is a sought after honour.

The Silver Division for handicaps of 18 and under was won by Kerry Pedlar from the Robe Golf Club with an impressive gross score of 82 followed by Di McCulley. from Naracoorte. on 88.

The Bronze Division was won by Janina Morrison. from the Mount Gambier Golf Club. and runner up was Bronwyn Clarke. from the Millicent Golf Club.

In the C Grade Annette Ford. from the Blue Lake Golf Club. was the winner with Jill Steen from the Naracoorte Golf Club the runner up.

The winners of the nett competitions were Anna Dawes in Silver, Heather Anderson in Bronze and Annie McLennon in C Grade.

Long Drive winners were Anna Dawes, Rachael Smith and Lizzie Clements and Nearest the pin winners were Kirsty Bailey, Trudy Johnson and Wendy Pitt.

In conjunction with the Close Championship all clubs send their club champion for the year to compete for the prestigious Champion of Champions event and the winner for 2023 was Di McCulley from Naracoorte with a gross score of 88.

Last Wednesday, on a big day on the Millicent Golf Club’s women’s golf calendar, the final club and grade championships were contested in good weather conditions, followed by a lovely dinner and presentations of the club champions and runners up. All grades were played over 36 holes. In the A Grade, Kirsty Bailey defeated Helen Chilton

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BEST: (Above left) Annie Mclennan, Julie McKenzie, Val Williams, Bec Shanks & Karen Lock; (above centre) Bronwyn Clarke, Debbie Tincknell, Karen Altschwager, Heather Anderson & Lyn Watson and (above right) Virginia DeDonatis, Kirsty Bailey, Mary Winser, Helen Chilton, Kathy Webber.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Di McCulley, Janina Morrison, Kerry Pedlar and Annette Ford.