Lifestyle1 issue 968

Making her mark

MJ celebrates homecoming

Dancers return to Showcase for first time in five year

Heading to the Showcase National Dance Championships in Queensland has long been a rite of passage for MJ Dance Studio’s best and brightest. For the past five years though, circumstances, mainly COVID, have conspired to see MJ dancers not be a part of the Gold Coast event so

contingent it was the first time they had experience the dance extravaganza.

Hosted at Star Casino, across three magnificent ballrooms, Showcase 2023 was back to its former glory as dancers battled it out in competitions that ran from 8am until often after midnight.

Meal service hits impressive milestone

Spare ya Change 4 Kids delivers its 20,000th meal in first week of service in 2023

Launched officially in 2019, local charity Spare Ya Change 4 Kids delivered its 20,000th meal last week – an impressive milestone by any measurement.

And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect in terms of local volunteers being able to showcase their efforts with the South Australian Liberal Party Grassroots Community Listening Tour to Mount Gambier coinciding with the milestone and the Opposition powerbrokers were at the Casadio Park kitchen to see history as it unfolded.

Spare Ya Change 4 Kids might have officially launched at the end of 2019 but in reality, it was a concept born more than three decades years ago when one compassionate parent did his bit to ensure kids weren’t going hungry at school.

That parent was John Pratt and his quiet work, which son Don only became aware of in more recent years, inspired Don to take that concept and run with it, along with

2019 launch at Metro Bakery & Café also played its role in filling the coffers raising more than $13,000, with almost $7000 of that in tips alone thanks to the dedicated celebrities who worked in one hour shifts to clear tables, run meals and drinks, and even whip up the coffee orders, which is where Member for Barker Tony Pasin came into his own, owning the coffee machine for his hour shift.

It was Mr Pasin’s shift, in combination with Di Ind, who has recently ascended to the chair of the Spare ya Change 4 Kids board, that yielded the most tips at that launch event as the community flooded into Metro Bakery & Café to support the program that feeds local school children – not just at school but with take home meals as well.

In those early days, the dream was a kitchen of their own and that has become a reality courtesy of a strong partnership with the Italo-Australian Club at its Casadio

Rocco found himself in conversations with leaders from all those programs and did hear that Spare Ya Change 4 Kids needed a space.

“I didn’t really think anything of it to start off with,” Rocco said. “It was just a conversation among friends but then I guess the penny dropped and I asked Toni (Vorenas) to come out and have a look at the kitchen at the club and see what she thought.”

As a Spare Ya Change 4 Kids cofounder Toni couldn’t believe how perfectly suited the Italo Australia Club space was for the meal program.

“This seemed like a perfect way to maximise its use and Toni certainly gave the idea her tick of approval,” Rocco said.

Forging that partnership Spare Ya Change was able to start churning out around 1000 meals a week and just as importantly the storage capacity meant they could ensure they always have plenty of meals on hand at a moment’s notice.

The permanent home base has allowed Don to concentrate on preparing the meals rather than spending time delivering the meals to the different drop off points at Foodbank and the participating schools.

“The kitchen was perfect, it was a quality commercial set up,” Don said. “There was quality equipment and the storage was a bonus. It also meant we now had a home where the wellbeing coordinators could come and pick up the meals rather than me driving all over the region to get the meals to everyone. It really was the perfect solution and we were really grateful for the opportunity to set up a home base.”

Rocco said it was an easy sell to get the Italo Australia Club board to support the new arrangement.

“It was a no-brainer for the board,” he said. “We see helping and supporting the community as one of our roles and this was a perfect way to lend our support to an important cause. It focuses on a real need in our community and it gives us as a chance to give back to our community.”

That deal was brokered in

January 2021 and that same year a Stand Like Stone Foundation $10,000 grant, as well as a generous, anonymous benefactor, who pledged to be an ongoing supporter, also helped sure up Spare Ya Change 4 Kids’ future. Achieving charity status was another critical step taken by the local community service but in the end, it’s about the meals and the kids and their families who benefit from having access to them.

In September 2020 they celebrated the 10,000 meal mark and even then, the worth of the program was clear.

Grant High School was one of the nine schools that formed part of the Spare Ya Change 4 Kids family as the 10,000 milestone was reached and student support worker Ben Tremelling was full of praise for the program.

“A hungry student is a disadvantaged student and the link between hunger and the ability to concentrate is well established,” Ben said. “The most important factor of this program is the ability to allow anonymity, thus avoiding any stigma or embarrassment. The whole community benefits, especially when students who feel like life just is one long, uncaring struggle are given some hope that someone or something actually cares, while a benefit that wasn’t

initially planned for has been the building of relationships.”

Current board chair Di Ind was proud of the 20,000 meal mark and already looking to the future.

“Our operations are funded through a mix of fundraising events, grants and kind donations to support our cause so we always need to be on the lookout for opportunities to maintain this work,” Ms Ind said.

Tania Plunkett and Damien Wilson have joined the board, filling the vacancies left by Toni Vorenas and Frank Morello.

THE ORIGINAL TEAM: (Above) Sam Johnston, Don Pratt and Toni Vorenas were the key drivers in the early days of setting up Spare Ya Change 4 Kids.

VOLUNTEER DRIVEN: (Below left) Some of the hard working Spare Ya Change 4 Kids volunteers outside their Casadio Park home base.

FRONT ROW SEAT: (Below right) The Spare Ya Change 4 Kids team with the visiting South Australian Liberal Shadow Cabinet as the 20,000 meal was prepared and packed last week.

Sarah is right on track

Mount Gambier’s Sarah Dally has a big 2023 ahead, starting with her relocation to Adelaide as she spreads her wings and leaves home for the first time.

No doubt she will miss family and friends but it is hard to see where she will find time to suffer from homesickness – she has a schedule that will keep her well and truly on her toes, with tertiary education, training as a South Australian Sports Institute athlete at the top of that list.

On the study front she will be starting an Honours Degree in Psychology, specialising in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of South Australia – a course that will dovetail nicely into her journey as an elite cyclist, which is one of the other reasons she has headed to South Australia’s capital.

On the study front she will be starting an Honours Degree in Psychology, specialising in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of South Australia – a course that will dovetail nicely into her journey as an elite cyclist, which is one of the other reasons she has headed to South Australia’s capital.

“I am very excited about learning the role my brain plays in my performance and how I can ensure it can perform optimally as well as learning how I can help others improve their wellbeing,” Sarah said.

And while study and training will take up much of her time, Sarah has also been selected as an ambassador for the Premiers Be Active Challenge and a role with the Little Heroes Foundation, where she will be working in the marketing and event planning space.

“The Little Heroes Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that supports children’s physical and mental health and has proudly raised more than $40 million since 1996,” she said. “I am also very proud to be an Ambassador for the Premiers Be Active Challenge. This involves travelling to schools across the State to run presentations to encourage and inspire students to be physically active, resilient, set achievable goals and chase their dreams. I feel very honoured for this opportunity and I am really looking forward to meeting and inspiring the next generation.”

Then there’s her training as she looks to take her cycling to another level and she does already have hometown events pencilled into her schedule.

“This year is very much a year of building a good base of training, gaining race experience and settling into a new lifestyle and training regime,” Sarah said. “The events I am targeting are in the second half of the year including the Adelaide Track League Racing, Road State Championships and the Cervelo Super Series, with my main goal being to get into a National Road Series Racing Team. I am also looking forward to coming home for the 100 Mile Classic and Kermesse State Championships.”

What is amazing about Sarah’s rise to SASI athlete is cycling was not really on her radar until she was in Year 10 and was identified in a SASI Talent Search as a 16 year old with the Limestone Coast Regional

Sporting Academy.

Unfortunately, her progression through the sport was interrupted due to the pandemic however, she successfully competed at last year’s National Championships, winning silver in the Teams Pursuit and fourth in the Individual Pursuit.

She also went on to represent Australia in the Oceania Games, placing fourth in both the Time Trial and Individual Pursuit events. For Sarah, her training will sit around the 20 hour mark each week, including four Gym/ Reformer Pilates Sessions, two track

sessions, four tempo rides, one long endurance ride (3-5 hours) and two recovery rides.

“Recovery is also just as important as training so I also participate in 2-3 recovery sessions per week,” she said. “This can include infrared saunas, ice baths, massage and compression boots. Weekly training regimes can vary depending on races and the training load can decrease during the week if there is a race on the weekend to ensure I’m fresh and ready to race.”

Not surprisingly, her cycling hero is Anna Meares with Sarah inspired be her commitment not just to her sport but to community involvement.

“Anna’s dedication to reaching the epitome of her sport as well as her resilience in the face of adversity is why she is regarded as Australia’s greatest female track sprinter of all time,” Sarah said. “I am also inspired by her community involvement and willingness to share her journey, experiences, and learnings with others.”

And that’s why Sarah will also never forget her roots and use this latest chapter in her life to inspire fellow country athletes to pursue their dreams.

“As a former country-based athlete, I am passionate about

giving back to her community and encouraging kids to participate in sport not only for the physical benefits, but also for the lifelong lessons and resilience it teaches you,” Sarah said. “I hope to use my platform as an athlete to inspire other country kids to find their purpose and chase their dreams.”

Just as she is looking to chase her dreams, albeit with an inspirational philosophy as to just how that might look.

“Sporting success is having the passion to wake up every morning to do something that you love; it’s having the drive to discover your own limits each day that put you closer towards your dreams; it’s connecting with people around the world and enjoying the crazy journey that you’re on no matter the result.”

READY FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER: (Below left) Sarah Dally in 2021 when she was dux of Mount Gambier High School with an ATAR of 97.30 and (below right) working hard as a SASI athlete.

“...I hope to use my platform as an athlete to inspire other country kids...”

“...I feel very honoured for this opportunity and I am really looking forward to meeting and inspiring the next generation...”

Australia Day honours

Naracoorte Lucindale Council award winners

The 2023 Australia Day Citizen of the Year award winners are:

Lucindale Citizen of the Year - Vanessa Clarke for her outstanding contribution to the Lucindale community, particularly through education and sport.

Lucindale Active Citizenship Award - Victor Tischer for his outstanding contribution to the Lucindale community over many years.

Lucindale Young Citizen of the Year - Luke Farrell for his outstanding contribution to the Lucindale community, particularly the Lucindale PA&H Society.

Lucindale Community Event of the Year - Lucindale Area School Canteen Committee’s Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Fundraiser.

(Lucindale winner pictured above with Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor Patrick Ross) Naracoorte Citizen of the Year - Geraldine Mathieson (pictured above top right with Deputy

Mayor Monique Crossling & Mayor Patrick Ross)for her outstanding contribution to families, children and youth in the community over many years.

Naracoorte Active Citizenship Award - Kate Roach (pictured above top left with Mayor Patrick Ross) for her outstanding contribution to the Naracoorte community as a wildlife carer over many years.

Naracoorte Community Event of the Year - Naracoorte High School’s Pathways to a Pay Packet Community Event and Agricultural Expo & Field Day (representatives pictured above with Mayor Patrick Ross)

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event attracts thousands to foreshore Visitors well & truly hooked on Portland

Major Glenelg Shire summer

Hooked on Portland once again offered all the right ingredients, with tens of thousands flocking to the coastal city of Portland to enjoy one of the region’s fastest growing seafood, music and fishing festivals. Held on January 28 and 29, strong crowds packed the Portland Foreshore to enjoy the extensive array of free, familyfriendly offerings.

Scott Martin said the festival was another huge success.

“What a perfect culmination to our peak summer visitation period on a high with Hooked on Portland,” he said.

“The city was absolutely buzzing, with the festival attracting tens of thousands of attendees from right across Victoria thanks to the full schedule of free family-friendly

almost at their highest level yet, with an estimated 1,500, - 2,000 people passing the festival each hour on Saturday alone.

“It is safe to say that Hooked on Portland is officially on the map as a premier event in south-west Victoria, and very quickly, has garnered a strong following of loyal festival-goers who continue to return each year.

“We look forward to seeing this iconic event continue to evolve and promote our region, including our local produce and our premier fishing status, to a national audience.”

Throughout the day the extensive range of activities included markets, roaming amusements, Skate Park Leagues Australia skateboarding competition, a

two-day long fishing competition, local produce and free fishing clinics.

Television chef Courtney Roulston wooed crowds on Saturday from the catch and cook tent, sharing her culinary secrets to the best seafood dishes using locally caught produce. Roulston was joined by Fishing Edge’s Lee Raynor, who provided tips and tricks to eventgoers on the best ‘fishing to plate’ experience, including filleting.

The live entertainment once again pulled in strong crowds on Saturday with families bringing picnic rugs and chairs from the early afternoon to listen to live music at the main stage.

This year’s stage moved from the Bentinck Street lawns to the foreshore itself, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in all aspects of the festival from one central location.

The evenings set list culminated with a performance from classic Australian rock band The Black Sorrows, fronted by the legendary Joe Camilleri.

The festival is hosted by Glenelg Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Fisheries Authority.

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Showcasing their love affair with Robe

Three artists with strong connections to the seaside town set to unveil new exhibition

It’s a love affair that has stood the test of time and February 26, three artists with a close connection to Robe are set to unveil a new exhibition at Karatta Wine Room & Gallery. Robe has a special place in the hearts of Terry Johnson, Lizzie Alsop and Sophia Legoe and they have joined forces to create this new exhibition – In Love With Robe - which will run until April 30.

For Terry, Robe is home and has been for decades. For Lizzie, Robe has been a constant at the family cottage during summer holidays, despite the fact she calls Victoria home, and fellow Victorian Sophia has strong childhood memories, as well as family that still call the seaside town home. “We are three artists that love Robe and have spent many hours on its beautiful beaches, walking the stunning coastal and bushland trails and of course taking time to enjoy th, buzzing cafes historic village and the vibrant energy of summer friends and have teamed up to create an amazing collection of works celebrating Robe,” Terry said. He has been a mainstay of the Robe art scene since relocating to the town and establishing his own gallery almost four decades ago and while he has since sold his gallery space to Karatta Wines, he has stayed on as curator of the space.

Terry is thrilled to be exhibiting alongside Lizzie, whose work has recently been featured

THE TERRY JOHNSON STORY

Forty years ago Terry Johnson was travelling around Australia with his wife Nancy deciding what to do next. New Zealand looked tempting to the couple but they settled in Adelaide. Terry’s background was actually botany – he had a degree and that’s the work he was doing when he first moved to Australia from his home in North Carolina in the United States. But a botanist is not a role in high demand and so he studied a Diploma in Teaching at Adelaide University.

And were it not for a lack of accommodation this story might be about the science teacher turned artist from the Southern Grampians but thanks to a case of no room at the inn, Terry and his wife spent a school holiday vacation in Robe. “We had always wanted to visit Robe and so we came here instead and we just loved it,” Terry said. They basically never left and while Terry continued his teaching in this region, it very quickly became more and more about the art.

“I’d always loved art,” Terry said. “But there was no way my parents were going to let me study art at university – they wanted me to get a real job.” But he did sneak some creativity into his studies, majoring in botany but completing a minor in visual arts.

Eventually he snuck art teaching into his career in Adelaide as well. Quite successfully too, with his Year 8 class taking out a national art competition, winning a chance to travel with iconic TV personality Harry Butler.

And it’s as an art teacher that Terry was able to relocate to the Limestone Coast, taking up a position at Kingston Community School before deciding it was time to live the dream. “I had always wanted to open a restaurant and art gallery and it just seemed the right time to take the plunge,” Terry said. So while Terry set about establishing Wilson’s At Robe, Nancy continued her role in the library at Kingston.

“I’d dabbled on and off but once we had the venue I concentrated more on my painting,” Terry said. Wilson’s At Robe will celebrate its 30th birthday next year and Terry has been painting full time for the past 25 years. When the couple first moved, they brainstormed all sorts of names for their dream project but in the end it basically named itself.

They secured the iconic Wilson’s Saddlery building and in deference to the location’s strong historical connection with the community –Wilson’s it remained. Built in 1857, it’s believed it operated as a saddler between 1859 and 1919.

on The Block shop and was part of a winning room on the most recent season, while Sophia will be presenting a collection of ceramics all about the sea, its textures and beautiful range of coastal colours.

Woodsoak Wines owner Sonia Legoe will open the exhibition on February 26 at 2pm – the perfect choice given her close association with all of the exhibiting artists. “She is certainly a community leader in Robe and the Limestone Coast,” Terry said. “Aside from being Sophia’s sister-in-law and best friend with Lizzie’s sister, she is also my good friend and neighbour. Sonia is one of those people that can speak effortlessly and having her open our exhibition is special to all three of us.”

LOVE AFFAIR WITH ROBE: (Below from left) Terry Johnson work; the artists - Sophia Legoe; Terry Johnson & Lizzie Alsop; (top) Lizzie’s artwork in the winning Block room & (below) Sophis at work in her ceramics studio.

See Terry Johnson story below & profiles of Lizzie and Sophia will appear in the lead up to the opening.

It is a single fronted shopfront with bullnose verandah and attached cottage that is typical of the architecture of the seaside town in the mid 1800s. Its transformation to art gallery, aided by the open spaces and thick stone walls wasn’t too much of a stretch and it is as iconic now, rated as one of the best commercial galleries in South Australia, as it was as a saddler operation.

Terry is basically a self-taught artist but make no mistake, he’s not been short on professional development. “Every opportunity I get to go to a class or a workshop I take,” he said. “It’s always been of great benefit and it’s how I expand and develop.” Terry said there’s no doubt all artists naturally evolve the longer they create but there’s definitely a thread that runs through your work. “My work is all about colour – I love colour – and that will never change – that’s my thread,” he said. “I love to control and use colour to create a feeling or a mood. For me, colour is like a smile. When you greet someone and it’s welcoming, they feel good and I think of colour that way.”

At a glance, Terry Johnson’s work appears to err on the side of abstract but there are definitely elements of realism. “I certainly make use of perspective and direction of light,” Terry said. “I

often mix objects that are realistic with abstract, exaggerated colours.” Terry said risk taking as artist only comes with experience and confidence though. “When you are at the beginning of your career you want to avoid criticism and play it a bit safer,” he said.

And Terry’s former career as a botanist has been a key influence in his artistic career and on a recent visit back to the United States to visit his parents, who are in their 90s, he was able to assure them it was a degree he still uses today. “I do a lot of botanical drawings and I really have incorporated it into my work,” he said.

While Robe is Terry’s home – he does have a home away from home – Port Douglas. It is an association dating back a decade when he took up an artist in residence there. “I’ve always craved to be by the coast so it’s not surprising I’ve settled in Robe and spend the rest of my time in Port Douglas,” Terry said. “I love the wonderful, tough coastal environment and both places are different in their own way with both being magnificent.”

Terry loves that his Robe gallery continues to shock and surprise after almost 30 years. “People expect a typical small country gallery and when they see one

room and then another and they are always surprised by how big it is and the quality of the work we display,” he said. “As with anything it’s hard work when you start out to attract artists but now we attract artists from all over Australia.”

Wilson’s At Robe is a six roomed gallery with Terry priding himself on being a strong supporter of talent from this region.

And that’s what the exhibition this November is all about – it encompasses the work of a large group of artists under the umbrella of Celebrate Robe and opens on the 4th. It has been divided into categories and amounts to six exhibitions merged into one. The likes of Lois Hodge, Leo Greenfield, Rossy Reeves and JoJo Spook are part of the locally connected artists providing works for the much anticipated exhibition.

The move to the Limestone Coast has also seen Terry form a close artistic network with Claire Souter one of the artists with whom he consistently bounces ideas around and has worked alongside Robert and Anne Miles as well. But the biggest influence has been the environment in which he lives. “That’s all the inspiration I need,” Terry said. “I keep finding new places to work and you also find new ways to present the same thing.”

(On the occasion of Wilson’s at Robe’s 25th anniversary in 2012 – Wilson’s at Robe is the gallery space Terry sold to Karatta Wines)

Making her mark

Physiotherapist has her sights set firmly on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Lauren Pike has her sights firmly set on the Brisbane Olympics with her plan already in notion to earn a role at the 2032 Games.

The Grant High School graduate won’t be in the spotlight, though, even if she attains her goal, but she hopes to be a critical part of the Aussie campaign.

The physiotherapist graduate is determined to pursue a career in elite sport and she has laid the groundwork by taking every opportunity afforded her to work with athletes across a variety of sporting pursuits.

“My dream job is to work full time with an elite sporting team or within a professional athlete institution such as the Australian Institute of Sport hence why I put the groundwork into my three current jobs currently,” Lauren said. “I am driving towards being the physiotherapist for an Australian Olympic team sport, watch out Brisbane 2032 - I won’t stop until I reach this goal.”

Graduating from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) at the end of 2021, Lauren hit the ground running as she started to build her resume.

She quickly gained full time employment within a private practice clinic in Adelaide called PhysioWest and that is still her full time role working with patients of all ages mainly with musculoskeletal/sporting conditions, but also extend to NDIS, paediatric, post-surgical and return to work clients.

She also runs pilates and exercise classes and has just notched up her first year anniversary with PhysioWest.

Her other roles are with the North Adelaide Football Club (NAFC) as the Head Physiotherapist for their junior men’s teams (U/18 and U/16) and with the Under 21 Women’s State Hockey Team.

“Through my role already as Head Junior Trainer with North

Adelaide Football Club at uni I was able to progress my title to now become the physiotherapist, which is exactly what I was aiming towards when starting there as a trainer,” Lauren said. “Now I get to oversee all injuries across both teams and determine their rehab back to sport, as well as coordinate and lead the larger medical team and responsibilities.

I have worked hard in this role over a number of years to grow the medical team and develop its operations to meet the standards of a semi-professional sporting setting, of which is now more synonymous with an athlete development program.”

In terms of the Hockey SA role, Lauren is now in her second year and has command of athlete welfare.

“I manage the health and wellbeing team of this team of athletes - three of which have been named in Australian national junior teams - across their months of training and then get to travel with the team when they compete in the annual U21 National Championships,” she said.

“Last year we travelled to Perth for the 10 day tournament, and I had large responsibilities over the course of this trip keeping the players physically and mentally optimal for competition. This March we are heading to Sydney for the 2023 competition, and I cannot wait. I loved every minute of the trip last year and can’t get enough of being immersed in a team sporting environment again.”

It sees Lauren putting around 55 hours a week into her physiotherapy career but she is determined to do what it takes to reach her ultimate career goals.

“I wouldn’t change it,” Lauren said. “I am getting to do what I love and each role offers me critical development and direction towards my career goals. I am proud of how far I have come in my career in a very short period of

time.”

The Grant High School alumni graduate in 2017, earning a competitive ATAR and heading straight to university to take up her offer of a place in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia.

“I figured I would have more success transitioning to tertiary education if I was able to keep on with the study habits I created during Year 12, plus I was much too eager to wait a year,” Lauren said.

Her first couple of years at university saw her working in the hospitality and retail sectors before she was offered what turned out to be the valuable work opportunity as the Head Junior Trainer at the North Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL.

“This allowed me to learn from qualified physiotherapists in a sports setting and apply my skills to real life scenarios,” Lauren said. “During this time I completed my

Level 1 and Level 2 Sports Trainer courses and I also worked as a contracted sports trainer with the South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA)”

That saw Lauren head to large scale sporting carnivals with the responsibility for dealing with any injuries or emergencies that arose.

She also took on a mentoring role in her final year at university, tutoring the physiotherapy students residing at Aquinas College, which is where she also lived for the three years prior.

“I really enjoyed guiding these students through their first years at uni and helping them nail the content,” Lauren said.

And if you think Lauren is focussed now, that focus has been part of her DNA since deciding on a physiotherapy career in Year 9.

“I have always loved and participated in sports throughout my entire life, it makes up a core part of my being - and I started

to realise that physios often get to work amongst this sporting world,” she said. “Once starting physiotherapy I learnt that sports is only a small part of a very large scope that the profession operates within, but it remains one of my main passions of my job.

“Physiotherapy seemed the perfect combination of working in an active sporting environment, whilst also providing sufficient academic challenge that comes with health and medical jobs. I find the human body and biology, physiology fascinating and thoroughly enjoy knowing the ins and outs of how we work.

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WORKING TOWARDS A GOAL:

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Pike

& below left) Lauren

at work at PhysioWest and (below right) with some of the medical team at the North Adelaide Football Club.

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“Whenever someone had an injury, I just wanted to know what it was and how it worked, so putting medical knowledge and problem solving together, whilst also getting to be on my feet and use my hands seemed perfect plus physios just always seem to be such fun people.”

And while working in the elite space is top of Lauren’s priority list, she loves the work she is doing in her clinic role.

“I love being able to provide the general population with relief from their pain and empowering them through education and exercise,” she said. “Each day is very rewarding to me as you get to see and be the driver of real change in people’s lives. I truly believe in the power of what we do.

“I believe physiotherapists have a niche skill set of being able to view a person holistically, and truly listen to a person’s issues and value their input from multiple perspectives. I would encourage anyone of any age to go and see a physio if you want to improve your pain, function, quality of life and health.”

Of course, it is the North Adelaide and Hockey SA roles that are helping her even further build the skills she will require to continue to have an impact in elite sport.

“I just love sport and I truly cannot get enough of it and each day I am out on the field working with my teams doesn’t feel like work at all,” Lauren said. “At North

Adelaide I love how I have been able to develop my leadership skills and really make a difference to the way the program is run. Whilst at Hockey SA the opportunity to travel with the teams is undeniably fun and is quite close to how travelling with elite sporting teams would feel.

“I have been able to form great relationships and friendships with those around me, which is one of the most valuable things I take away from my job. Even though physiotherapy seems a rather medical job, it is very much people focused and working with people is where you find the greatest reward.”

As far as a career in health care goes, Lauren is certainly an unabashed advocate for physiotherapy and urges students with an interest in health care not to be intimidated by the high entry requirements.

“If you have a passion for it and are willing to put in the effort you will make it,” she said. “The most successful physios aren’t the ones with the highest ATAR, they are the ones with the best people skills and a genuine care for others.

“If you love being in jobs where you can be active, get to interact with people, don’t want to get bored doing the same thing everyday and want to do something in the medical field then explore physiotherapy and all of its career options as there are so many.”

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Hawkins Women’s Health Clinic opening

NOTICE UNDER SECTION 33 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961

I, Christopher Drew Holland, Senior Sergeant of Police, for, and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the authority delegated by the Minister for Transport under Section 11 Road Traffic Act, and make the following order under Section 33 of the Act

I declare that ‘Cave Garden (Thugi) and South Australian Police Band Concert’ is an event to which this section applies and that the following road be closed to traffic on Friday 10 February 2023 between 3.00 pm and 8.30pm:

Within the City of Mount Gambier council area: -

• Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier in its entirety.

I direct that persons taking part in the ‘Cave Garden (Thugi) and South Australian Police Band Concert’ on the above road be exempted from all Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour on roads.

I also hereby authorise City of Mount Gambier or its agents and contractors to install and remove, or cause the installation and removal of necessary and appropriate traffic control devices for the conduct of this event.

C.D. HOLLAND

S/SGT 36182

For and on behalf of COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 2 February 2023. (PCO 2002/0001)

Financial upskilling on offer

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast’s (RDALC) program ‘Balancing the Books’ is back to help improve the financial skills and confidence of women across the region. Last year, RDALC commenced delivering ‘Balancing the Books’, funded by the Government of South Australia, and are continuing in 2023. The program is aimed at women, and people that identify as women, who have not had the opportunity to develop financial skills, including budgeting.

“We want to support rural and regional women to gain the skills and knowledge required to increase their economic security, broaden their career options, and to help them grow their own business” said RDALC Deputy CEO, Business and Workforce Development Rachael Ashman (pictured) said.

The ‘Balancing the Books’ program will deliver a further five workshops that will boost confidence, help navigate home bookkeeping, and small business finance basics. RDALC delivered two workshops in 2022—one in Millicent and one in Kingston SE.

“I thoroughly appreciated the session and the discussions we had about money. It has reinforced my own money management,” a participant said.

“I have already started implementing several things I learnt at the workshop. I would highly recommend the workshop to other women,” another participant said.

To help share the learnings more widely, RDALC have been sharing finance tips and resources in their newsletter (The Weekly) and on their popular Facebook page. Topics have included budgeting, tracking spending, credit scores, the ATO app, and setting financial goals. For participants needing more detailed financial guidance, a one-hour personalised mentoring session will also be available to reinforce the learnings from the workshop.

“RDALC welcome the support provided by the Department of Human Services through their funding for the delivery of Balancing the Books. I encourage women across the region to attend one of the workshops and be supported by likeminded women” RDALC CEO David Wheaton said.

The next session of the free workshops will be held in Bordertown on Tuesday, February 14, at the Civic Centre. Starting at 10.30am, Charted Accountant and Business Advisor Julie Allerton will deliver the session. Sessions have also been confirmed for Naracoorte on Tuesday, February 28, and Port MacDonnell on Tuesday, March 14, with other dates and locations to follow. Further information, and to book your spot, please email emily@rdalc.org.au or call (08)8723 1057.

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2. Dr Martine Mitchell & Monja Human

3. Sarah Coshan & Fiona Jeffs

4. Tara Gladigau, Troy Bell & Josh Lynagh

5. Dr Monique Kanters, Dr Martine Mitchell, Dr Gourab Adhikary & Dr Shivani Gulati

6. Dr Julie Tullett, intern Casey Donehue & Hawkins Medical Clinic practice manager Judith Williams

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A homecoming to celebrate for MJ Dance

Dancers return to Showcase National Championships for first time in five years

Heading to the Showcase National Dance Championships in Queensland has long been a rite of passage for MJ Dance Studio’s best and brightest. For the past five years though, circumstances, mainly COVID, have conspired to see MJ dancers not be a part of the Gold Coast event so for many of the 44-strong 2023 contingent it was the first time they had experience the dance extravaganza.

Hosted at Star Casino, across three magnificent ballrooms, Showcase 2023 was back to its former glory as dancers battled it out in competitions that ran from 8am until often after midnight.

MJ Dance Studio director Maria Slape said it was so great to see the competition back at its usual venue and with all the pizzaz of the early days of the event.

“It was a really good standard and when I was looking at the program I thought we are not going to place here,” she said.

But the results were impressive with four dancers making it to the prestigious individual battles, four securing overall placings in the top 10 and three dancers securing double platinum scores – the highest on offer for dancers at the Gold Coast event.

For Maria, returning to Showcase had a nostalgic feel.

“It is such a lovely community and you see people you have met over the years and everyone just gets along,” she said.

One of the biggest compliment Maria and her 44-member team were afforded was the comparison of the class of ’23 with one of the most glorious chapters of the MJ Dance Studio story when Euan Doidge, who has gone on to become one of Australia’s premier musical theatre stars, was the star attraction and the likes of sisters Kiana and Symiko De van De Schueren were shining on stage.

Kiana having gone onto a successful dance career including a stint with Cirque de Soleil and Symiko having travelled the world, earned a place in The Lion King and, in a special reunion for Maria was at the Gold Coast for Showcase, as was another successful alumni Imogen Harkness.

“When people said it was like the team of old it was hard not to be so proud,” Maria said. “It was nice they still hold us in high regard.”

The strong results from the Dancer of the Year didn’t end with the top 10 finishes, with other MJ dancers also sitting inside the top 20 which at a competition where there is thousands of dancers is a huge achievement.

“We had such good representation,” Maria said. “It is

safe to say all our dancers realised what all the fuss is about. It made everyone see why I say we need to get out there and experience everything we can and we haven’t been able to do that for a couple of years.”

Most pleasing for the MJ founder was the way her students lifted for the national competition.

“They all stepped up – they saw the standard and I have never seen these kids dance like they did,” Maria said. “Never seen them dance so well. I’ve told them you have to get out there and see what’s going on and when they saw it they made sure they did their absolute best. Probably the most important thing is they had such a good time. It was definitely the right decision to go back and they have all said they can’t wait to go back.”

And a decade or more after Symiko was at Showcase representing the Mount Gambier studio she still remembered those performances.

“She (Symiko) said it was the best years of her life,” Maria said, and it is hard not to see some of the current crop of MJ dancers feeling the same way, even with the passage of time. “I am so glad this generation got to experience this exciting event.”

Maria also likes heading to Showcase because of the calibre and diversity of the judging, which can only help her studio and its dancers continue to improve.

“There is a team of 10 or more judges from as far away as New York and you can have different judges for each category in which you compete – it is unique to the way dancer competitions are run in Australia and I love the diversity of views and feedback you get,” she said. “Of course I also loved that our kids can hold their own against the best in the nation.”

The MJ principal believed the strong techniques of her dancers held them in good stead.

“And the kids worked so hard beforehand and were able to not just get the results but also had so much fun.”

1. 2nd overall Senior Small Group

2. 2nd in the largest section of the competition - Senior Jazz

3. 3rd overall Pre Teen Large Group

4. 1st in the section Senior Contemporary double platinum award - one of the strongest sections of the group competition

5. 2nd overall Senior Large Group - also gaining a double platinum gold in the sections

6. Ella Dyson - Top 10 Junior Dancer of the Year

7. 1st overall - Pre Teen Group

8. Kiera McBain - Top 10 Senior Dancer of the Year

ON THE COVER: Madi Lane - Top 10 Senior Dancer of the Year

Results

Senior

Top 10

Madi Lane & Kiera McBain

Top 15 Mia Bellinger

Pre Teen

Top 10

Olivia Carey

Top 20

Morgan Troebinger & Ruby

Dyson

Junior

Top 10

Ella Dyson

Teen

Allegra Rzepiela & Bella Moody represented us in this age group and both danced beautifully. Other top 10 awards went to :

Olivia Carey (pictured above)

7th overall Pre Teen Elite

Santi Barker

6th overall Adult Harriet Clark

10th overall Senior Diamond

Ruby Evans

9th overall Pre Teen Diamond

Lexi McCullough

Top 10 Petite Ruby

“...they all stepped up – they saw the standard and I have never seen these kids dance like they did...” Maria Slape (MJ Dance Studio director)

“...when people said it was like the team of old it was hard not to be so proud..” Maria Slape (MJ Dance Studio director)

Free concert fundraiser

Special Olympics athletes in the spotlight

It is a heartfelt thank you from local police officers and a chance to raise funds for a worthy cause –either way, it looms as an entertaining evening of free, quality entertainment in Mount Gambier’s Cave Garden.

The hugely popular Band of the South Australia Police is headed to Mount Gambier this Friday for a free concert from 5.30-7.30pm with Manager, Crime Prevention Section (208) Sergeant Jade Hill spearheading the event.

Active in the community engagement space, Sgt Hill had been looking for a way to show the community how appreciative local members were of the compliance and cooperation shown by the local community during the COVID pandemic.

“Our community as a cross border community was heavily affected by it (the pandemic),” Sgt Hill, who worked many shifts at the border checkpoints, said. “I saw the brunt of it on the community and for the most part everyone was really cooperative and really easy to deal with. I want to reward our community for their cooperation and support of us – it was a challenging time for everyone.”

Bringing the internationally renowned band to perform for the community seemed like a perfect solution and doubling the event as a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the same charity that was the beneficiary of the proceeds from the Australia Day breakfast, hosted by Lakes Rotary Mount Gambier.

Sgt Hill is the South East ambassador for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which raises funds to support Special Olympics programs and this region has a long standing connection with the Special Olympics movement, with four local athletes recently putting in strong performances at last year’s national event.

Friday’s free concert will also be those athletes’ time to shine when they are introduced to the Mount Gambier community as part of the two hour event.

“We want to celebrate them,” Sgt Hill said. “Their achievements deserve to be celebrated and

recognised. They’re all excited to be coming.”

A torch run will be held in Commercial Street in the lead up to the concert as participants bring what is called the Flame of Hope to the Cave garden.

Amechai Bawden, Shaun Austin, Kristy Webber and Courtney Brown are the four Limestone Coast based athletes, giving a local face and story to the Law Enforcement Torch Run with proceeds from a soft drink stand and barbeque set to go towards this Special Olympics fundraiser – the 2023 Berlin World Gambier the current project in the spotlight.

“We have had great community support of the event,” Sgt Hill said. “Lots of business donating.”

Those businesses are Collins Court Butchers, Woolworths Marketplace, Baker’s Delight Compton Street and Seriously Caffeinated, with strong support from the Police Credit Union, the City of Mount Gambier and Lakes Rotary Mount Gambier.

Volunteers at the police station are also rolling up their sleeves for the event with already half a dozen signing up to work on the soft drink stall.

Not surprisingly, when the event is all about showcasing and celebrating Special Olympics athletes, it will be a disability inclusive event, while Tim Brennan will offer the Welcome to Country.

Sgt Hill was first introduced to the

Law Enforcement Torch Run while working in Adelaide and the huge event at the SA Aquatic Centre opened her eyes to the impact Special Olympics has in the lives of athletes with a disability.

“I loved it, it was great – there was such a huge smile on the athletes’ faces,” she said. “To represent a not-for-profit is really important to me. I have spent quite a bit of time with (the local athletes). They are a special and amazing group of young people to be involved with.”

Officer in Charge, Limestone Coast LSA Superintendent Campbell Hill was full of praise for the community engagement work Sgt Hill undertakes, much of it outside of her official role, and was hopeful the free concert would be another building block in the relationship between the community and law enforcement.

“We can have engagement without someone being a victim or offender,” ???? Hill said. “Policing is not all about issuing tickets on the road – it’s about building trust with the community. We hope this event will encourage community buy-in and encourage community trust in SAPOL.”

The proceeds from the Australia Day breakfast will be handed over the Sgt Hill at this week’s Lakes Rotary Mount Gambier meeting, with Jo’s Espresso also handing over a $110 donation from the same event.

“...to represent a not-for-profit is really important to me. I have spent quite a bit of time with (the local athletes)...they are a special and amazing group of young people to be involved with...” Sgt Jade Hill

“...I want to reward our community for their cooperation and support of us – it was a challenging time for everyone...” Sgt Jade Hill

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4. What is the longest river in Africa?

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17. Kings Park is the large botanic gardens in which Australian capital city?

18. Which English botanist was credited with introducing eucalyptus, acacia, and the genus named after him, Banksia, to the Western world?

19. What is a baby wombat called?

20. What was the surname of the Matt Le Blanc character in the 1990s sitcom Friends?

21. Albany is the capital of which US State?

22. Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness met on the set of which TV series?

23. A Jeremy Eden portrait of Samuel Johnson won which prize at the 2022 Archibald Prize – the main prize, the people’s choice award or the packing room award?

24. Which celebrated Australian artist called Adelaide Hills town Hanhdorf home for much of his life?

25. Who is the current Lord Mayor of Adelaide?

26. NBA star Josh Giddey played in the NBL for which club?

27. Which prolific duo brought us the musical Oklahoma! – their first as a collaboration?

28. Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones were the two members of which award winning pop duo?

29. Which Aussie Paralympian turned coach won four Boston marathons?

30. Limestone Coast based singer

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Supporting rural women Jam packed program of workshops on offer

From 2023, the Limestone Coast Women in Ag Network will be coordinated by WoTL (Women Together Learning), an organisation which is dedicated to inspiring and supporting women in agribusiness around Australia.

The LCWiAN was established for women in the agriculture industry in the Limestone Coast to communicate with and support each other in both a social and a professional capacity, building strong connectedness in the region.

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WoTL has a

stimulating program planned for the LCWiAN in rgis year including a 2-day personal development workshop and events focussed on business and soil management.

Last year, MacKillop Farm Management Group coordinated the network, working in partnership with DairySA, Lucerne Australia, the Grassland Society of Southern Australia, Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan, Women in Business and Regional Development, WoTL (Women Together Learning) and the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, and supported by a steering committee.

“MacKillop Farm Management Group was pleased to initiate and coordinate the LCWiAN during 2022,” MFMG CEO Meg Bell said. “We believe WoTL is a great organisation to lead the next stage and continued growth of the Network.

“We’ll be supporting and working with WoTL to promote opportunities for women in agriculture in the Limestone Coast,” MFMG CEO Meg Bell said.

Throughout last year, the LCWiAN held a series of workshops and networking events tailored specifically for women to upskill themselves in various aspects of

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• Business Succession Planning with Tony Catt

• Business Planning and Quick Business Analysis with Chris Scheid

• Effective Communication with Jeanette Long; and

• The Psychology of Pricing and Financial Resilience vs Financial Wellness with Melissa Browne.

Membership of the Network is free, and when you sign up, you’ll receive direct communication about LCWiAN events and networking opportunities.

The Network also runs a private Facebook group where information is shared, connections are built and Network members can get to know each other.

To find out more and join the LCWiAN at www.mackillopgroup. com.au/blog/lcwian/1684770

HARD WORKING WOMEN: Meg Bell (MFMG CEO), Kim Blenkiron (WoTL EO) and Sally Klose (MFMG Communications and Events Officer).

Remembering Ash Wednesday bushfires at Tarpeena

For many who lived through the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires, the memories are still vivid and four decades on, a community commemoration has been set down for Saturday, February 18.

Open to everyone, the commemoration will start at 2pm with Cr Karen Turnbull officially opening the event, which will see wreaths laid and stories shared both at the community ceremony at the Tarpeena Hall before a free barbeque at the Tarpeeena Football Club. Luke Bald will be recording the stories and taking photos tro archive the event for future generations.

More details in next week’s issue as we talk to people who were in the thick of the action.

TV FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Are you up to this Titanic task at the library?

With thanks to a donation from the Naracoorte Waterplay Program (Mandy Tonello & Geraldine Mathieson pictured), a giant Titanic LEGO set is now available for community use at the Naracoorte Library and, coincidentally, the donation was handed over on International LEGO Day on January 28.

Costing $1000 and comprising of 9090 pieces, the LEGO set will certainly will require a ‘titanic’ effort from the community to build this iconic ship.

Measuring almost 4.5ft the Titanic is the longest LEGO set ever created. It is also one of the toughest LEGO sets to build. With such a high complexity level, this project is aimed at adult members of the community who can provide guidance to our young LEGO builders.

The Titanic LEGO set will be available to build on Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings and by appointment. (And no – it doesn’t float).

Have your say on disability services in Wattle Range

Wattle Range Council is inviting people interested in guiding Council’s future plans to improve disability access and inclusion to a community forum in Millicent this week.

The aim of the forum, which is anticipated to be the first of a series of meetings, is to review Council’s current Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and guide further development of the 2024-2028 Plan.

Under the Disability Inclusion Act 2018, all state authorities are required to create and implement their own Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) reporting on them annually and reviewing them every four years.

The Wattle Range Council Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2019-2023 and its associated actions were adopted by Council at its meeting held on August 11, 2020.

“It is now time to review council’s achievements over the past three years and where necessary refine, remove, or replace actions ensuring they meet the needs of people living with disability,” Wattle Range Council’s Director Development Services Emma Clay said.

“The actions will also need to be realigned with Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 and Inclusive SA Disability Inclusion Plan."

The meeting will be held in the Millicent Civic and Arts Centre Function Room, Ridge Terrace, Millicent on Wednesday, February 8, from 2pm to 4.30pm.

Wattle Range Council Mayor Des Noll encouraged members of the community living with disability, their carers, family, and friends to attend the forum: .

“Input from people with lived experience is vital in planning future projects, programs and events that are truly inclusive and meet the needs of all residents and visitors including people with disability,” Mr Noll said.

To attend the forum you can register online at www. eventbrite.com.au/e/disability-access-and-inclusioncommunity-forum-tickets-518264371687.

Afternoon tea will be provided, and council is offering a $30 gift card to attendees for their input.

Community members needing assistance to register, or with any dietary or access requirements, can contact council’s executive support officer - Development Services, Margo Phillips on (08)8733 0900 or via email to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au

EMPLOYMENT

Community Support Workers Boandik

Boandik Community Care is a provider of aged care and disability services and is seeking applications for community support staff the Naracoorte area. Boandik is a NDIS registered provider.

We are seeking people who:

• Have aged care/disability qualifications or relevant experience

• Have a current National Police Check/NDIS Worker Check

• Have a current Senior First Aid certificate.

• Have a current SA driver’s licence.

At Boandik we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing workplace that supports employee growth and development as well as ensuring work/life balance.

A wide range of benefits are available to employees including extensive salary packaging; an early intervention physio program; a peer support program which includes a counselling service and opportunities to take on leadership roles through committees and as trainers and champions.

At Boandik we value and appreciate inclusiveness and diversity.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please email hr@boandik.org.auto request an application for employment pack.

Applications with details of 2 referees to the above email address or to Human Resource Manager, Boandik, 101 Lake Terrace East, Mount Gambier.

Applications close Friday 24th February 2023

Endeavour Travel Stop Mount Gambier STAFF WANTED

Retail Site Supervisor Mount Gambier SA

Endeavour Energy Fuels is a successful family business committed to our staff and the communities we work with. We seek a confident and experienced site supervisor to lead our existing team at Endeavour Mount Gambier Travel Stop South Australia. We offer a secure future with a company that has been operating for over 30 years; come and join the Endeavour Family.

The role:

Full-time Site Supervisor position (day shift) at a busy service station/ roadhouse, the site is operated 24/7 and is only 12 months old offering a state-of-the-art new restaurant and takeaway food offer, a truckie lounge and a convenience retail store.

Management experience is essential.

This role requires a “hands-on” approach and will involve all aspects of site management including, but not limited to:

• Always deliver a high-level and professional customer service

• Daily Reconciliations

• Banking

• Reporting

• Staff management & training

• Customer service

• Merchandising

• WH&S compliance

• Stock control

• Food safety compliance

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent communication skills.

• A strong, team-based work ethic.

• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of fuel industry point of sale and back-office systems and compliance requirements.

• High-level computer skills.

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to successfully manage a diverse team of staff.

• The ability to work well with figures and report accurately.

• Flexibility in work hours and after-hours availability.

• The ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines.

• A genuine desire to succeed in a management role.

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR SUBMISSION, INCLUDING A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO INFO@EEFUELS.COM.AU FOR DUE CONSIDERATION.

KIMBO THE ROOCH

RURAL RUNDOWN

Upcoming bull sales

A new chief & a new direction

Experienced rural sector boss joins Beachport team

Beachport Liquid Minerals

is thrilled to welcome Mount Gambier’s Darryl Starick as its new chief executive officer as the pioneering liquid livestock supplements company prepares for a push into overseas markets.

Mr Starick’s appointment forms part of a new direction for the Mount Gambier-based company, which has its sights set on international growth as global demand for sustainable food and fibre production peaks.

SALES ON NOW

Mount Gambier Angus Bulls

Wrattenbullie Poll Herefords

PRIVATE SALES

Tugulawa Simmental Stud

FEBRUARY SALES

Limestone Coast Combined

Stock & Land Beef Week

Field Day • Mountt Gambier

Showgrounds

Friday 3rd February 8.30am

Rellum Farms Field Day

Friday 3rd February

Mount Gambier Limousins

Field Day

Friday 3rd February

Warrawindi Farms Field Day

Monday 6th February

Woonallee

Thursday February 9th

Granite Ridge Angus Stud

Friday 10th February @ 12noon (SA Time)

Goolagong Santa & Angus

Stud Friday

Friday 10th February (Reedy Creek) & Friday 17th February 1pm (Warnertown)

Bonnydale Black Simmentals

Monday 13th March @ 1pm(WST) Bridgetown WA

Sterita Park Angus

Monday 13th February 4pm

Lucindale SA

Yerwal Estate Simmentals

Monday 13th February

@10.30am Lucindale South

Nampara Pastoral Co Tuesday

Tuesday14th February on property

Mandayen

Wednesday 15th February

Keith SA

Glatz Black Angus Wednesday 15th February @11.30am

Avenue Range SA

Boonaroo Angus Friday

February 17th 11.30am (Vic Time)

Oak Downs

Friday February 17th

Glendan Park Herefords & Adameluca Angus

Friday 24th February @ 1pm

Lindsay Murray Greys

Tuesday 28th February @ 11.30am (Pigeon Ponds)

Weeran Angus

Tuesday February 28th @1pm

MARCH SALES

Naracoorte Shorthorn Bull Sale

Thursday 16th March

Naracoorte SA (Bundaleer, Nentoura, Caskieben)

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A former key account and sales manager at Boehringer Ingelheim for 14 years, Mr Starick brings to his new role more than 30 years of experience in rural sales, management, and consulting.

Since 2006, Beachport Liquid Minerals (‘Beachport’) has been quietly staking a unique claim in the livestock supplements industry with its range of liquid supplements made using the nutritional benefits of seagrass and kelp.

Unlike other supplements, Beachport’s liquid concentrates do not interrupt the gut of the animal.

“We’ve got some unique products that do some unique things,” Mr Starick said.

“Looking after animal wellbeing is something Beachport has always been very much devoted to.

“A big part of our future is to work closely with vets and nutritionists to demonstrate the proven benefits of Beachport in helping to raise livestock to be calmer, healthier and more productive, without interrupting their natural gut processes.

“Today’s consumers want to know that the food they’re buying at the supermarket is top quality. They also want to know that animal welfare is being considered and prioritised.

“Taking all these crucial considerations on board, we’re looking at how Beachport can be an important part of ensuring sustainability for livestock producers

and their rural communities, both here within Australia and beyond.”

In coming weeks Beachport will release results from a trial carried out in partnership with the University of Adelaide, which demonstrates the effectiveness of its supplements in raising livestock sustainably, profitably and with animal welfare front of mind.

Raised on the Yorke Peninsula,

Mr Starick has lived in Mount Gambier since 2000.

Professionally, most recently he was in a management role at Boehringer Ingelheim. Earlier in his career, he was a rural consultant with Castec Rural Supplies and a branch manager with IAMA/ Landmark. He also spent 10 years with Elders.

The Mount Gambier Pioneers Basketball Club holds pride of place in Mr Starick’s heart beyond his professional life – he is a life member and has been on the club board for 20 years.

In now basing himself in Mount Gambier after many years of travelling for work, Mr Starick is looking forward to spending more time with his wife Megan and two daughters, Amity and Brydee.

Family time is something that he also wants to see more livestock producers enjoy. “With the shortage of farm workers, we know that more farm owners are having to do more of the hard work themselves again,” Mr Starick.

“If, by using Beachport, a farmer can spend more time with their family than on being out in the paddock supplementing stock, this can only be a win-win. And if we can help them save some dollars too, even better.”

ONLINE NOW AT

“...a big part of our future is to work closely with vets and nutritionists to demonstrate the proven benefits ...” Daryl Starick (Beachport Liquid Minerals CEO)

Horoscopes

with Sarah Kulkens

ARIES (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 8-3-4-5

Lotto Numbers: 1-14-23-27-34-45

During this period you should be able to do more to achieve a better financial future. Unwise to flirt indiscriminately or you cold ruin a long term friendship.

TAURUS (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 8-3-4-5

Lotto Numbers: 8-12-14-34-45-11

Most could be rather impressionable where romance is concerned what you say without thought could hurt others. But for the most part of this should be a happy and healthy period.

GEMINI (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 6-8-3-4

Lotto Numbers: 1-16-24-35-41-22

A really romantic time although you could be embarrassed by another’s spending. Excellent stars for work or partnership matters. Reasons to celebrate and your future is looking good.

CANCER (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Wednesday

VALENTINES ROD RUN 2023 HASTINGS CUNNINGHAM RESERVE (& ON THE ROAD)

February 10-12

Saffin reigns supreme in Summer Salver at Mt Gambier

Racing Numbers: 6-7-8-4

Lotto Numbers: 6-13-24-34-41-22

Lovers quarrels could easily spoil the otherwise perfect atmosphere, try to avoid friction with everyone. Some good news regarding expenses and career matters.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Tuesday

COONAWARRA VIGNERONS

Racing Numbers: 7-2-5-6

Lotto Numbers: 7-13-24-31-22-20

You could be inclined to flirt and this can cause serious case of the jealousies at home. Do not take anyones love or support for granted or it will backfire on you.

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Dark Green

Lucky Day: Friday

Ladies return to the fairways for the first official competition of the 2023 season

Racing Numbers: 6-8-2-4

Lotto Numbers: 1-15-23-34-41-22

Surprises at home and a happier time is indicated most will be feeling more romantic than usual and this could make them more impressionable for advances.

LIBRA (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 7-2-3-6

Lotto Numbers: 1-14-19-34-41-22

Before you act in the matters of pleasure it would be wise to count the financial cost. You need to be more careful than every not to overspend for close family and friends.

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

SOUTH

Racing Numbers: 8-2-3-5

Lotto Numbers: 1-6-23-38-41-10

You could be more emotional during this period and realise how much those around you mean to you. Unexpected news concerning money matters should be very welcome.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 7-9-4-1

Lotto Numbers: 7-12-24-3-4-45

Opportunities at work could overcome some confusion concerning finances and in many cases a complete turn about to your most pressing problems. You could be more persuasive on your love talk.

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 8-9-4-3

Lotto Numbers: 6-3-12-24-41-22

You may have to ask or answer some awkward questions, however, most should be happier about their future plans. Avoid lending money to friends or it is likely to be a long time coming back.

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 6-9-3-4

Lotto Numbers: 6-13-24-35-45-20

Travel plans could be on your mind, stay out of friction at work. However, do not be afraid to speak your mind. News concerning some of your more remote hopes should make you happier and on good terms with all

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 7-8-3-4

Lotto Numbers: 1-5-23-25-45-33

Not the best time for long distance travel although career or business matters can improve. Some unexpected gossip you overheard may have some impact on your future plans.

OFF THE BENCH WITH HUTCHY PICKERS

The first official competition for the 2023 seasons was played last Wednesday at the Mount Gambier Golf Club in fine weather and the course was in immaculate condition.

A large field of 44 lady golfers participated in the 1st Round of the Summer Salver, once again sponsored by life member Isobel Phillips.

Division 1 was hotly contested with two very good scores of 68 nett and a countback proved Penne Saffin (92-24-68) the winner. Penne played both nines under her handicap with a consistent split of 45/47 =92.

Very unlucky to lose the countback and allocated second placing was consistent player Di O’Donnell (90-22-68) carding a great 68 nett. Di had an excellent front nine with 42 off the stick including three pars. The back nine included one par on the hard 10th hole and she had 48 off the stick.

Division 2 winner playing 3 under her handicap was Mary Kentish (1033-70) with a very good front nine registering 46 off the stick, struggled on the back nine with 57 off the stick, but that was good enough to win her division by two shots.

The runner up in Division 2 was popular Pauline Paterson (104-32-72). Pauline played a very consistent game scoring 52/52 on her card. The highlight of her game happened on the 6th par 3 hole where she carded a great birdie.

The ladies qualifying for a ball in the ball rundown started with Rab Headlam nett 70 to Jan Shanahan nett 75.

In the speciality prizes the pro shot was won by Leanne Hunt and the 2nd Shot on the 1st Hole went to A Grade – Karen Forster (two tremendous shots), B Grade – Penne Saffin and C Grade – Mary Kentish.

This Wednesday will be the 2nd Round of the Summer Salver and will be conducted in the stableford format.

FEBRUARY 4 RESULTS

In fine weather 18 lady golfers teed off to compete in a Stroke competition.

Sharran Waters had the best score of the day with three under her handicap posting 103-33-70. Sharran played very consistent golf, her split for the two nines was 52/51 = 103.

Second placing went to Helen Gregory (89-13-76) including six pars for the round. Helen also was a consistent player with her split for the nines was 44/45=89 off the stick.

In third placing was Di Norman (101-23-78) with another consistent split of 50/51=101 off the stick.

SUMMER SALVER ROUND ONE: Division 1 winner Penne Saffin & runner up Di Donnell and Division 2 winner Mary Kentish & runner up Pauline Paterson.

Mercy rule invoked on Friday night

Bruce Morale returns to South but Tigers still secure a comfortable win

A weekend of one sided affairs is what was produced in Mount Gambier and District Baseball. Friday night saw Central take on Federals on a cold night that resembled winter. It was all the black and white boys, a conventional straight forward game with a solid result of 10-0 and plate umpire Riley Rolph called a close the game after the two hour mercy rule was bought into

effect. Koby Chant, Kyall McLean and Ethan Chuckwere all solid contributors again.

Saturday evening saw arch rivals Tigers take on South. A game that was on a knife’s edge in the first couple of innings, with a welcome addition to the South lineup as Bruce Morale returned to the top grade. Tigers welcomed back Garth Ransom from injury and the sides came to play.

Pennant bowls results

Mid Week Pennant

Millicent Blue 53/8 d Millicent Red

36/0; Mount Gambier Red 63/8 d

Naracorote RSL 48/0; Mount Gambier

RSL White 44/6 d Mount Gambier

Blue 40/2; Port MacDonnell Red 59/6

d Mount Gambier RSL Red 57/2;

Naracoorte 53/8 d Port MacDonnell

Blue 39/0

Ladies Pennant

Division One

Port MacDonnell 49/6 d Kingston

42/2; Mount Gambier RSL Red 56/8 d

Penola Red 35/0; Milllicent Red 50/6 d

Penola Blue 35/2; Millicent Blue 54/7 d Mount Gambier RS: Blue 35/1

Division Two

Naracoorte 55/8 d Robe 27/0; Beachport Red 38/6 d Port MacDonnell

26/2; Mount Gambier 36/8 d Beachport Blue 16/0; Naracoorte RSL 52/6

d Lucindale 39/2

Division Three

Robe 49/6 d Naracoorte 40/2; Mount Gambier RSL v Millicent (rained out)

Cricket results

Tigers took the lead in the third innings thanks to Matt Thompson double followed by a Jake Powell solo shot which gave Tigers breathing room. South were struggling to find bat on ball effectively with Alex Reppin throwing quick on the hill. Tigers exploded in the fifth innings bringing eight runs across the plate with a number of long shots through centre right. Tigers finished

the game off with another four runs in the sixth innings and the score board stood a whooping 15-0 and it was curtains.

Alex Reppin was the stand out player of the game with three hits and seven strong innings on the hill only giving up four hits. Jake England also picked up three hits.

RESULTS

Division 1

Tigers 15 (A.Reppin, J.England 3;

K.Ransom, M.Thompson 2; G.Ha, B.Marcus, J.Powell, G.Ransom, J.Foster, R.Rolph) d South 0 (T.Morale, D.Joyce, R.Placcucci, R.Parsons); Central 10 d Federals 0 (No hits supplied)

Division 2

Millicent 12 d Tigers 1; South 25 d Federals 1; Central 12 d Naracoorte 2

Division 3

South 16 d Millicent 8 NO

JUNIOR SCORES AVAILABLE

Turning the tables

Concordes United split results at weekend

Concordes White returned to the winners circle with a convincing win over their sister side in their catch up round game at the weekend.

In the opening inning the Concordes White batters showed their batting powers with second batter Alli Kreplins hitting a superb home run, and nearly catching her team mate on the way round the bases. Maddie Bowd, Maddie Sutherland and Di Patzel all chimed in with safe hits to give Concordes white an early five run lead.

It was then a quick three outs for Concordes United with Kylie Cook accounting for two of the three outs and went on to have a great day at short stop.

There were limited scoring opportunities in the second innings for either team, but as the game went on the concordes white batters continued to find safe hits and score the runners on base.

Karly Pearson continued her fine form on the mound and was backed up by quality fielding from her team.

Leonie McCallum, Sarah Thomson and Codie Jackway were the stand out fielders for United.

Concordes Whites turning the tables this time on their sister side to run out winners 11-1.

Concordes United did enjoy

some success at the weekend though, with a strong 10-5 victory over Warriors.

United scored three runs in the opening dig, stamping thier authority on the game at the bottom of the thrid, piling on five more runs to take a 8-2 lead.

Warriors rallied at the top of the fourth, scoring three runs but in the

end, Unigted was able to cruise to the 10-5 vwin.

Codie Jackway (pictured above) led the way with the bat for United with three safe hits, while Sarah Thomson, Maddie Bowd and Bec Von Duve chipping in with two hits apiece.

DAY ONE OF TWO DAY FIXTURES

Barber Shield Mil Lel 1st innings 204 (C. Lock 54; J. Sanders 38no.; A. Virtanen 38; R. Drenthen 3/65; D. Loupos 3/14) v South Gambier (in reply)1st innings 5/35 (N. Walters 3/13; L. Gibbs 2/20)

West Gambier 1st innings 132 v Penola (in reply) 1st innings 4/44

(No details available)

North Sportsman’s 1st innings 98 (M. Lewis 34; E. Marks 6/25; L. Turley 2/27; A. Hentschke 2/8) v East Gambier (in reply) 1st innings 1/38 (J. Sullivan 15no.)

Crouch Shield

Penola v Kongorong (no details available)

Gambier Centrals 1st innings 228 (D. Barrett 64; J, Burston 62; J. Thompson 33; M. Sims 3/16; R. Seager 2/2) v South Gambier (in reply) 3/38 (D. Lock

2/14)

West Gambier 1st innings 157 v North Sportsman’s (in reply) 1st innings

1/39 (no details available)

Glencoe 1st innings 144 (C. Hill 58; D. Bachmann 4/16; M. Little 4/34) v Mil Lel (in reply) 1st innings 2/34

East Gambeir v Kongong (played a one day match Sunday)

Cox Bros Shield

Glencoe v Gambier Centrals (no details available)

Kalangadoo v Yahl ( no details available)

Mil Lel 1st innigns 113 (A. Horbury 35no.; C. Leek 2/18; J. Breuker 2/21; N. Humphries 2/8)

NO JUNIOR SCORES AVAILABLE

Tennis results

Division 1

Centrals/Uniting/Gambier 8-60 d Uniting 4-47

Men’s singles: A. Vandenhurk d K. Cole 6-3; M. Heemskerk d J, Maxwell 6-2; B. Gaffney d S. Batty 7-5

Women’s singles: T. Megaw d A. Dunn 6-2; A. Huyser lsot to V. Maxwell 3-6; A. Telford lost to C. Walker 4-6 Reidy Park 11-71 d Mount Schank 1-21

Men’s singles: Z. Young d B. McInnes 6-2; C. Kelly d W. Boston 6-4; H Haywood lost to A. Laube 5-7

Women’s singles: B. Young d A. Hood 6-2 (no other match details available)

West Gambier 8-61 d Glencoe 4-34

Men’s singles: G. White lost to D. Childs 1-6; B. Cook d P. Mitchell 7-5; E. Schultz d W. Hann 6-1

Women’s singles: E. Jolley 6-2; J. Stutley d S. Edards 6-2; E. Jolley d L. Edwards 6-2

Division Two

Mount Gambier 12-73 d Suttontown 0-32; Mil Lel v Reiudy park (no details abailable); Glencoe v West Gambier (no details available)

Division Three

Mount Gambier 12-72 d Mil Lel 0-13; West Gambier 9-66 d Centrals 3-30; Uniting 8-61 d Suttontown 4-37; Moorak - BYE

Ladies Doubles

PLAYED FRIDAY NIGHT - NO RESULTS - RAINED OUT

Mixed Doubles Suttontown 5-35 d Mount Gambier 1-22; Moorak Gold 5-32 d Moorak Green 1-16; Glencoe v Mount Schank (no details available); Mount Gambier v Centrals (disputed result)

Star studded line-up for Calcutta

Guaranteed great day out at MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup this weekend

Naracoorte Racing Club

president Glen Hamlyn has been a bold leader and he has made a bold prediction – this Sunday’s MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup will be run and won under clear skies.

Given everything else for the club’s premier day has been meticulously planned and organised, who would doubt the passionate racing man when he promises a beautiful day on the weather front.

“We are expecting a really big crowd,” Glen said. “Our facilities are looking so good and it is going to be another great day out for everyone. The weather is going to

be sensational – 25 degrees plus.””

Fashions on the Field, quality food and wine and a raft of activities for kids, including face painting and a jumping castle, all promises a great family day out and that’s without even watching a race.

Of course for those who love the thoroughbred game, the racing club committee are expecting strong nominations.

“There are a lot of horses in the South East and Murray Bridge and we are expecting good fields,” Glen said.

The continued support of MiniJumbuk has always been a

key to the success of the day with Glen grateful MiniJumbuk founder Don Wray was prepared to put his money behind his passion for racing and that the tradition has continued.

Don is a life member of the club and a former president.

“All roads lead to Naracoorte this Sunday for a great family day full of entertainment,” Glen said. And while race day is a huge day, the Saturday night Calcutta is also a huge event and not many of the 250 tickets for the gala event are left.

This year’s event arguably boasts the two best headline acts that have ever been organised for the traditional cup lead in – Sam Hayes (right)and Kangaroo Island born jockey Dwayne Dunn (left), who was recently inducted in the SA Racing Hall of Fame.

“Sam is part of the Hayes racing dynasty – his grandfather was Colin Hayes, his uncle is David Hayes and he knows the history of Lindsay Park and the big owners they trained for and the horses they trained,” Glen said. “Sam is quite the comedian and he is just a very, very good speaker and will keep everyone

entertained.” Dunn is also a popular guest speaker with the 24 time Group 1 winning jockey not short of a story.

Tickets are only available by contacting the racing club or Glen on 0428 838 336.

Coastal car challenge this weekend

South East Automobile Club kicks of 2023 competition with Twin Peaks Hill Climb

The South Eastern Automobile Club competition season gets underway on February 11 and 12 with the running of the Twin Peaks Hill Climb at the picturesque Port MacDonnell coastal area, to the west of the light house.

With the capacity field of 70 competitors filling the entry list in less than a day from opening, it has proven to be a winner event for the club, proving to be a fair challenge to competitors to get it right and be fast as well.

There are two courses to be set up by director Paul Height, assisted by Curtis Boyd, Bradley Harry and Allison Height handling the huge paperwork load, there will also be a small army of helpers to setup and then pack up the event.

That will provide the challenge with a tight and twisty first Test laid out in front of the lookout at the Bay, followed by a less complex and much more open second track down to the Finger Point Rock car park.

Throw in some wind to shift the sand, constantly changing the grip level on the bitumen surface and each corner on each attempt can catch the driver off guard and see a bit of gardening or loss of control.

Each driver gets to do each end many times on each day, with the scoring for the winner being calculated by adding the fastest time for each of the two courses Saturday, then doing the same for

Sunday’s effort and adding both day’s totals for a combined total, with the outright award for overall Quickest, then class winners being decided.

Road Closures will be in place from 7.30am Saturday until completion of the event on Sunday afternoon, to enable a safe environment for the competition to take place. Spectators are welcome to walk in and see the action from the designated areas. Catering for both days will be available at the lookout area. All that is needed for a brilliant weekend of

competition this weekend is for some sunshine and a little breeze.

2022 TWIN PEAKS ACTION: (Top row from left) Damian Brand & Peter Lock and (bottom row from left) Cheryl Harwood & Aaron Bowering PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARREN ARCHIBALD (TURN8 PHOTOGRAPHY)

Hallmont team takes out the Mount Gambier RSL fours

The Mount Gambier RSl & District Bowling Club held its Invitiation Fours last week in sunny conditions with 12 teams from clubs across the region.

The winning team (pictured right) was representing Hallmont - Barb Milstead, Beryl Messenger, Jan Dowdell and Carol Schmidt.

Runners up (pictured below left) were Nell Lucas, Marilye Sutton, Roma Henderson and Jennie Tilley, from Port MacDonnell.

The best team in the morning competition was Naracoorte (pictured below centre) represented by Ruth McInnes, Chris Murphy, Colleen Fox and Lynette Williams.

The best team in the afternoon competition, (pictured below right) were Joy Warren, Robin Rolfe, Mac Macdonald and Adriana Ross, representing Millicent.

Summer season kicks off

Mount Gambier Table Tennis

Summer 2023 Season launched this week with teams organised into two divisions. The season will once again comprise 10 weeks, with 2] two matches being played in each division every week. Teams are as yet unnamed.

Katrina McPhee starred for her team against Ben Newman’s side in the first of the Division 1 battles. McPhee, Alex McGregor and Kylie Boston all started their season strongly with a clean singles sheet, while Newman fought bravely for the opposition.

Ultimately McPhee’s team had too much firepower, prevailing by a score line of 10 rubbers to 8. A number of the rubbers in this match went the distance to five games, including stirring comebacks from two games down from both Aaron McPhee and Dale Bachmann in their respective singles rubbers.

The other Division 1 stoush saw a super team including the likes of Leigh Barry, Sirinat Sweet, Cameron Beal and Justin Hutchesson absolutely dominate and outclass Robin Pellen’s team to the tune

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of 15 rubbers to three. Nearly the entire team of victors came away undefeated in their singles encounters, whilst Richard Horrigan posted the solitary singles victory for their opponents.

Division 2 results were both quite lopsided, Allan Withers and Marga Steel both posting unbeaten singles efforts to guide their team to a strong 8-4 victory over Youssef Malicdem’s team, despite a strong performance from Joel Schafer. In the other match, both Lenny Van Der Linde’s team and Chris McGregor’s team were a player short, resulting in a compromised 3-on-3 contest. Van Der Linde proved to be the standout, starting his season perfectly to inspire his team to a startling 10-1 victory.

2-rubber winners:

• Division 1: Leigh Barry, Sirinat Sweet, Cameron Beal, Eion McIluff, Justin Hutchesson, Katrina McPhee, Alex McGregor, Kylie Boston, Ben Newman.

• Division 2: Lenny Van Der Linde, Allan Withers, Marga Steele, Joel Schafer

Thursday Stableford

The course in excellent condition, warm weather and a public holiday combined to see a field of 134 players on Australia Day. With such a large field it was going to take something special to claim first place.

Jeff Olafsen did just that with a sensational 42 points. The 9 marker was square with the card on the front nine and all the way to the 16th tee. Unfortunately a bogey bogey bogey finish saw him shoot 75 which may have disappointed him somewhat, but he needn’t be - three over the card is a fantastic effort.

Out early and in great form too was new committee member Tim Driver coming in with 40 points. Driver was preparing his winner’s speech before having his heart broken late by Olafsen. Driver stood on the 17th tee just four over the card before a double on 17 saw

him finish 6 over and with 78 off the stick. His ability to still make par on the last with tears in his eyes is not to be understated. In third place was Dave Evans on 39 points. David Pick, David Pike, Stacey Parsons and Grant Stephenson all posted 38 points. The ball rundown extended to 33 points with John Shirley grabbing the last ball. Daniel Long took nearest the pin on the 8th with Ross Bond doing the same on the 16th with only Long managing to roll in his birdie putt for a 2.

Saturday Stableford

Joel Mann had the round of the day on Saturday with 41 points. After a bogey free two under front nine of 34 off the stick and 21 points a double bogey on the 10th and again on the 13th may have seen a good round unravel. From here though Mann regained control playing the last five holes in 3 under the card including the perfect way to finish a round

with an eagle two on the 18th giving him another 20 points on the back nine. 41 points (71 off the stick) saw the 4 marker take A grade by 2 points from Joe Clements posting 39 points. Richard Gosling third on 38 points. Andrew Birks posted 40 points to take the C grade winner’s cheque by one from Peter Jones on 39 points with Riley Parsons just a further point back on 38. In B grade Chris Gabriel took 1st place with 38 points shading by one, Zac Shanks, on 37 with Brad Von Duve 3rd on 36 points.

The ball rundown extended to 34 points with Patrick O’Donnell taking the last one. Nearest the pins belonged to Craig Foster on the 8th and Kent Comely on the 16th. Only Foster was able to take advantage and make his birdie putt. Foster also making an eagle two on the last to make the clubhouse beer all the more sweet.

The bikes are back

Cyclists hit the road again after summer holiday break

After a hiatus through the Summer school holidays, Mount Gambier Cycling Club members were keen to begin racing again. The first race was held over the familiar 25km course on Caves Road, with enough junior riders signing on for a 10km race.

Five young riders, mainly introduced to cycling through the Limestone Coast Regional Track Cycling Academy, greeted the commissaire and signed on to race along a 10km out and back route.

They were each assigned a chaperone and set off in one minute intervals with Molly Opperman leading proceedings. She was followed by Xavier Farmilo, Glenn Tye, Sean Tye and Jesse Tull.

With the focus on getting each rider familiar with road racing, the racers were allowed to swap turns with their chaperone until they were either caught by, or caught another rider. At the finish line, Xavier had caught and passed Molly, with Sean and Jesse following, then Glenn. It was great to see the parents and supporters with their young charges (all pictured below).

Following the junior race, 17 riders were assigned into their handicap groupings and began their race.

First away were Jason Buckland and Dianne Major, followed five minutes later by Jen Buckland, Ainsley Curtis and Michael Dethmore. After a further four minutes had elapsed, David Tye, Spek Peake and Bruce McLaughlin were allowed to begin their chase, with Mike Bakker and Dean Zeven starting another minute later. Young guns Elmer Buckland, Paddy Langsmith and Riley Hill allowed

before beginning their chase, with the final grouping of Jami Buckley, Matthew Opperman, Dave Bryant and Gerard Coote waiting a further three minutes for their chance to chase down everyone ahead of them.

With the wind coming from the South East, riders worked hard into the wind for the first 12.5km before enjoying a faster run towards the finish line. A flat tyre 7km into the race unfortunately ended

Di Major’s race early, with Jason carrying on alone at the front of the race until the turnaround.

Bruce McLaughlin was dropped from his group during the outward leg, but was able to latch onto the following group and catch up with his riding partners later in the race. The same could not be said for Gerard who was unfortunately dropped from the scratch bunch, and faced the long lonely race to the end.

Speeds picked up as the riders

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toward the finish line. With 6km to go, Jason was caught and passed by Ainsley and Jen. Matthew, Dave and Jami were racing hard to catch the riders ahead of them, and caught the closest bunch with 7km to go. Paddy, Riley and Elmer kept pace with them for most of the rest of the race as they passed each one ahead of them. As they crested the final hill and could see the finish line, they had caught all ahead of them, and in the sprint to the line, it was Jami Buckley who took out first and fastest, followed by Matthew Opperman and Dave Bryant, then came Paddy Langsmith, Elmer Buckland, Riley Hill, Dave Tye, Spek Peake, Dean Zeven, Mike Bakker, Jen Buckland, Ainsley Curtis, Bruce McLaughlin, Jason Buckland, Michael Dethmore, and Gerard Coote.

SENIOR RACE PODIUM: (Above) Matthew Opperman (2nd), Jami

Perfect conditions greet golf veterans

There were 70 South East Golf Veteran players who turned out at the Mount Gambier course on a perfect day for golf, which was reflected in the scoring. First Division was won by David Lovie, from Blue Lake, with a smooth 39 points on a countback from Sid Arkun, of Beachport, with Lindsay Storer, of Penola, 38 for third. Second Division went to president Glen Tilley, of Millicent, with a wonderful 42 from local Bob Tonkin 41, and Bob O’Conner, 40.

The NTPs were Jimmy Hyland on the 8th and Alan Schultz on the 16th and the Ross Orchard prize went to Herman VanderHeul and Colin Rex. The ball rundown went to 33. The next meeting is at the challenging Robe course, on February 13, followed by Blue Lake on

Twenty-four bowlers hit the Mount Gambier RSL & District Bowling Club for social bowls at the end of last month. Anyone interested in taking up this opportunity should ring the club on (08)8725 9515 by 12.30pm on Saturday and be at the club by 1pm ready for play. Les James and Ellie Clarke combined to win the social event with 52 points. The club’s championship men’s triples were also played at the end of last month with Garry Bowering, Graham Dent and Bryan Roper taking the title from Neil Tobin, Chris Waugh and Robert Corner.

SOCIAL COMPETITION WINNERS: (Above top) Les James & Ellie Clarke

MEN’S TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS: (Above centre) Garry Bowering, Graham Dent & Bryan Roper

MEN’S TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNERS UP: (Above bottom) Neil Tobin, Chris Waugh & Robert Corner

Kent survives shoot off to secure win

SE Field & Game shooters take on Old Style Sporting layouts at January shoot

SPORT

Megaw holds off contenders to win stroke

Summer Trophy rounds kick off for ladies at the Blue lake Golf Club

Cool mild conditions greeted 30 women at the Blue Lake Golf Club last Wednesday for the first of four rounds of the Sorrentos Cafe sponsored Summer Trophy.

The Summer Trophy comprises two stroke rounds, a stableford and par round, acumulating points for first, second and third places. At the end of the four rounds the best three scores are taken into account.

The course still retained plenty of run after the decent rainfall overnight but with a few pins strategically placed to add some difficulty with only two able to play under the daily scratch rating of 71 and gain a lead in the valuable points.

Carol Megaw was able to hold off some stiff competition from Josie Ashby, Megaw signing for 100/29/71 and Ashby 92/20/72.

Megaw had a slow start on the outward nine only able to par the 5th and 53 strokes making up for it on the inward nine parring the 12th and 14th finishing with a respectable 47 strokes. Having 17 of 18 accurate fairway drives won her the novelty prize and certainly helped her consistency.

Ashby also blew out a little on the outward nine with a 49, pars on the 2nd and 5th but was also able to shave some strokes on the inward nine 43 that included par’s on the 14th, 15th and 17th.

Third place went to Lee-Anne Medhurst 98/24/74 with consistent splits of 49/49 and included pars on the 5th, 15th and 18th, followed

by

Trudy Herbert, Helen Stratford, Helen Myers and Sue Agars all returning nett 75.

Meanwhile in Division Two it was the outward nine proving to be the most challenging for the winner’s and winner Rose Case, 40 handicap, can attest to that after an outward nine 59 that included a few too many double bogeys then a nice inward nine 50 giving her the win with nett 69.

Tenacious Bev Pascoe took the second prize voucher posting 102/30/72 from splits of 52/50 and included a par on the 5th. Pascoe also had a 100% record of 18 of 18 accurate fairway drives winning the novelty prize.

Carol Meluish claimed the third prize voucher scoring 112/37/75 from splits of 58/54 and a par on the 5th. Lynette Hirth and Shannon McDonnell each followed with nett 77.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot on the par three 2nd winners were Sue Agars (Div 1) and Lucy Richards (Div 2) and Lynette Hirth winning the pro-shot on the 5th.

Chip-in ferrets won chocolate bar vouchers for Trudy Herbert 13th and Ashby 17th.

The second summer cup round will be played in stableford format tomorrow.

JANUARY 28 RESULTS

It was the first of five rounds of the inaugural Jetts Fitness Mt Gambier Summer Cup and was well supported by 15 women. The five stroke rounds will run in conjunction with the men’s

monthly medal stroke competitions over the next five months.

Rosemary Martland received points having the top score of 86/13/73 along with a sleeve of pinnacle balls and a BLGC voucher.

Martland’s scorecard recorded five pars and a birdie from a chip-in on the downhill par three 5th. Splits of 43/43 showed overall consistency.

Lesley McPherson was able to secure second spot with 105/31/74 after a countback from Ronda Edwards 88/14/74.

McPherson had pars on the 15th and 16th from splits of 56/49. Edwards had 45 on the the outward nine and 43 on the inward including pars on the 1st, 2nd, 12th 14th and 16th, unfortunately double bogeys were her undoing on the 13th and 17th.

Dianne Perryman 92/17/75 and Jorja Morale were the next best. Morale won the longest drive on the 6th from a enormous hit of which she is renowned for.

STROKE COMPETITION WINNERS:

(Left) Bev Pascoe, Carol Melhuish & Rose Case with (right)Carol Megaw, Josie Ashby & Lee-Anne Medhurst

Night owls returns to the Millicent greens

Teams come back in style after a hiatus

for time honoured

Millicent Bowls Club Night Owls competition returned to the greens last week after a week off for the time honoured Herb Henderson event.

Touches: John Silis (Somerset Legends) 3, Rex Clark (Lion Rams) 3, Barbara Leicester (Acky’s Owls) 3, Tim Grosvenor (Untouchables) 3, Fay Richards (Max’s Four) 3, Paul Craig (Gizzies Crew) 3, Bill Mullan, Jamie Veering (Grand Hotel) 3.

Winners this week:

RED DIVISION: Max’s Four (Shane Reilly, Fay Richards, Max Blacketer, John Chalmers) defeated Grand Hotel 18+11, other winners were Sparkies 17+10, Rovers 17+5, Awesome Foursome 16+7, Jack Attack 16+1.

BLUE DIVISION: Acky’s Owls (Barbara Leicester, Bernie Bowman, Mary Bellinger, Nigel Ross) defeated Lion Rams 19+18, other winners were Miss Fitts and Try Hards draw on 16, Maccas 17+1, The Pups 17+8, Bits & Pieces 18+1.

Herb Henderson event

WHITE DIVISION: Boomers (Graham Boyle, Carlene Godden, mac macdonald, Jim Godden) defeated Gizzies Crew 19+18, Lions Roar 17+10, Black Beetles 16+17, X Factor 16+3.

RED DIVISION WINNERS: (Below left) Max’s Four - Max Blacketer, Shane Reilly, Fay Richards, John Chalmers

BLUE DIVISION WINNERS: (Below centre) Acky’s Owls - Mary Bellinger, Bernie Bowman, Nigel Ross, Barbara Leicester

WHITE DIVISION WINNERS: (Below right) Boomers - Graham Boyle, Carlene Godden, Jim Godden, Mac Macdonald

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Star line-up

SEN reveals 2023 breakfast talent

Barry Maney Group kickstarts renovation

Four month project gets underway this week

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) has revamped its SEN Breakfast lineup, with the program to feature an exciting new pairing in addition to the return of some familiar faces in 2023.

Long-time SEN Breakfast

favourites Garry Lyon and Tim Watson (pictured above) will continue to steer the program on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, providing expert analysis and engaging discussions that listeners have enjoyed for many years.

In an exciting development, Lyon and Watson will also launch their own unique podcast in 2023, creating a weekly program called, The Ramble. Providing a refreshing change of pace, The Ramble will see the pair explore their passions away from football and sport analysis, with an irreverent take on topics across pop culture, current trends and their hobbies.

Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley will join forces with Kane Cornes (pictured below) on Monday mornings to kick the week off with a bang. The dynamic duo, pairing on SEN for the first time, will provide insightful analysis and in-depth discussion, giving

listeners a fresh perspective on the weekend’s football action.

Friday mornings will feel the heat again with the return of Kane Cornes and David King for their must-listen show ‘Fireball Fridays’. As two of football’s most opinionated voices, Cornes and King will reignite the spark on the SEN airwaves with their hard-hitting opinions and spirited debates.

SEN Breakfast can be heard on SEN Mount Gambier 1629AM and the SEN App.

SEN Cchief executive Craig Hutchison said the variety of opinions would result in the program appealing to a wide variety of listeners with plenty of news, views and debate keeping the SEN audience entertained right throughout the week.

“We are really excited by the talent assembled for SEN Breakfast in 2023,” Hutchison said. “Each pairing is really unique and the revamp to our breakfast lineup will bring fresh perspective and insights to our listeners.

“The addition of Nathan Buckley and Kane Cornes on Monday mornings, and the return of Kane Cornes and David King on Friday mornings, will bring a dynamic to the airwaves that our listeners won’t want to miss.

“It also wouldn’t be SEN Breakfast without Garry and Tim, who will continue to guide us during the midweek rush, and we’re pleased that they will continue to call SEN home.”

Full SEN Breakfast Line Up

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‘Fireball Friday’

Kane Cornes & David King

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It has been a decade since the Barry Maney Group have undergone any serious upgrades at their Jubilee Highway West premises so when it was time to update the Ford dealership general manager Shannon Wilson decided to add other areas of the business to the renovation and this week the $1.5million upgrade gets underway.

Funded by parent company CMV Group, the four month project will be completed in four months across two stages and encompass the Ford showroom, the customer lounge, the car service and staff amenities.

“We will definitely be minimising the impact to customers and employees and once it is completed, they will be the ones who benefit,” Mr Wilson said. “Once we had the Ford update to do, we started looking at other parts of the car side of the business and it seemed the right time to update those facilities to improve the experience

for customers and our staff.”

Stage One of the renovation will focus on the service department and the sales department will be the focus on State Two works.

“It will see the relocation of some of our offices but there will be plenty of signage and customers will be pointed in the right direction,” Mr Wilson said. “We are just asking all customers to be patient and take their time coming into the dealership and you can make a phone call ahead of time if you want to make sure you know where you need to go. We do apologise for any inconvenience but the upgraded facilities will be enjoyed for a long time.”

Kennett Builders, who have headed up many major projects in Mount Gambier and have a strong presence in the region, are in charge of the $1.5million upgrade and will be utilising as much local labour and products as possible.

“They always use local trades where possible and we are always

committed to supporting our customers the same way they support us,” Mr Wilson said.

He also recommended the community stays in touch with the progress of the renovations via the Barry Maney Group’s social media platforms.

“In the end, everything will be in the same location but it will all be new.” Mr Wilson said.

The customer lounge will certainly be the jewel in the crown of the renovation.

“It will be larger, more comfortable and more inviting,” Mr Wilson said.

The toilet facilities will also be upgraded, including disability accessibility.

“All the work we are getting done is definitely overdue but the CMV Group is showing its willingness to invest in the region and I am hoping there will be more improvements and more investment in the coming years.”

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