Lifestyle1 issue 979

Bringing her own style

A stunning step back in time

Another successful Fantasy Medieval Fair in Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier’s Fantasy Medieval Fair took on AFL Gather Round and Dane Swan pulling on the boots in Nangwarry and still managed to create a huge buzz, attracting increased interstate interest and securing rave reviews for the second successive year.

Event organiser Tammy Flier said the two day event had plenty of highlights and planning is already underway for the 2024 event.

“It was really, really good,”

Tammy said. “We had a lot of patrons that travelled from all around Australia – Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and across South Australia – the interest from interstate certainly balanced out the drop in locals.

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Bell Studio of Highland Dance performer Evie Edwards

A stunning step back in time

Mount Gambier’s Fantasy Medieval Fair took on AFL Gather Round and Dane Swan pulling on the boots in Nangwarry and still managed to create a huge buzz, attracting increased interstate interest and securing rave reviews for the second successive year.

Event organiser Tammy Flier said the two day event had plenty of highlights and planning is already underway for the 2024 event.

“It was really, really good,” Tammy said. “We had a lot of patrons that travelled from all around Australia – Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and across South Australia – the interest from interstate certainly balanced out the drop in locals.

“We knew we were up against it with Gather Round and Dane Swan coming to town but we still had similar crowds to last year and one of this first things we are going to do before we set the date for next year is check when Gather Round is going to be.”

The influx from out of town was significantly increased on both the patrons and traders front and that wasn’t the only facet of the event where things were bigger and better than 2022.

“There were a lot more people in costume this year and it just looked fantastic and we had more horses as part of the displays,” Tammy said.

“We also saw the largest jousting event ever seen in Australia with four knights out on the field at the same time.”

The increase in costumes spawned daily competitions across children, adult and group categories.

The feast was again a highlight, booked out for the 180 people that enjoyed the hospitality of Mean Feedz and in response to 2022 feedback, there was quality entertainment with a fire twirler, magician, harpists and a local choir.

“We got some amazing feedback about our improvements to he feast and next year we are also looking at putting together a family friendly feast so kids can come along and enjoy the experience as well,” Tammy said.

The event continues to be an economic driver as well, with organisers providing information packs for traders, and again the feedback from their time at both the festival and in the wider Mount Gambier community has been top shelf.

“We let them know where to stay, where to eat and we really push the businesses that support us,” Tammy said.

“It was also really pleasing to hear from the visiting traders, performers and patrons that they found Mount Gambier so friendly and a great place to visit. People were also impressed with how inclusive the event was – all ages, all abilities – it was just a great weekend.”

Local photographers also flock to the event, only further widening the promotion of the event across social media and other channels.

“We are so lucky that so many

local photographer do come and capture the event – they just love it because there is nothing like it.”

Keep an eye on the event’s social media platforms for all the details as they come to hand for the 2024 fair.

PHOTOS: Bell Studio of Highland Dance, the jousting and the musical performer, including the harpists, were the key performers

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Starting important conversations

Inspirational speaker & awareness campaign on the horizon

The Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network was the recipient of a Wellbeing SA’s Suicide Prevention Community Grant earlier this year and the support event and accompanying education project earmarked for that funding are on the horizon.

Network spokesperson Marg Chapple said the Wellbeing SA funding had enabled the group to enlist mental health guest speaker Kym Inglis (pictured) for a community event, while an awareness campaign that the group had previously rolled out was set to be revisited and extended.

“The funding has not only allowed us to get Kym (Inglis) to come and tell his story but also the designing and printing of approximately 20,000 coasters providing positive mental wellbeing messages on one side and support helplines listed on the other, to be distributed to hotels and sporting clubs,” Marg said. “We have done the coaster project before and it is a good way to get those mental health conversations happening and also letting people know where they can find help.”

Wellbeing SA’s Suicide Prevention Community Grants aim to help local groups deliver suicide prevention initiatives tailored to meet the needs of their community and groups, including the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network, received funds by demonstrating their ability to promote positive action and reduce the stigma associated with mental health and suicide through individual projects.

The education session with Kym Inglis is on Friday, May 12 at 7pm.

Kym’s life changed in 2010 when he lost his wife and two children in a car accident. His story is a message of hope, strength, resilience,

courage, grief, vulnerability and heart expanding love. His story, in its humble delivery, touches raw spaces, expands hearts and strengthens resolve to dig deep amid adversity. Kym aims to help humanity maintain hope and resilience, to remain open hearted and to encourage people to seek support.

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Australians have been impacted by suicide in some way, which can have a lasting impact on families and the community.

“The recipients of the Suicide Prevention Community Grants have an opportunity to help South Australians, break down stigma, and increase connections within communities in metropolitan and regional South Australia,” Minister Picton said. “I look forward to seeing the work these community groups and non-government organisations undertake and how

Cancer support in focus

Community forum headlined by six local experts

Dealing with cancer – as a patient or the family or friend of a patient – is a tough time and a time when the right support can make all the difference.

information that will be on display, including leaflets and brochures.”

their impact can help save lives.”

Wellbeing SA Chief Executive Lyn Dean said the recipients of the 2023 grants are all endeavouring to improve mental health and reduce the stigma of suicide in their communities.

“These grants can be instrumental in promoting positive ways communities support one another and the diverse action that can be taken to shine a light on mental wellbeing,” Ms Dean said. “Suicide is complex and many factors can contribute to suicidal distress. With ample support and awareness, this may help improve the mindset of those in distress.”

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It is why the Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group has put together a Cancer Information Forum on Wednesday, May 3, to get a panel of experts and service providers in one room so the community can gather as much information as possible.

Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group’s Lorraine Musgrave said the group had contemplating putting together this type of event and was looking forward to see how it meets the needs of the community.

“We have clients who say we didn’t know a support group existed, we don’t know where the PATS office is, we don’t know where to go to get the information we need, where do we go, who do we contact?” she said. “So we have been able to get together around half a dozen locally based experts to speak at the forum and a variety of cancer service providers have provided

Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Tracy Bryant (pictured); McGrath Breast Care Nurse Dana Mulraney; Oncology Nurse Practitioner Julie Campbell and In Home Hospice Care’s Sandi Elliott will be joined by Dr Mike Bruorton tackling the topic of skin cancer and Travis Fatchen, who can cover the intricacies of PATS.

The event will be emceed by Kevin Douglas and runs from 2pm to 6pm at the Mount Gambier RSL & District Bowling Club.

“We just want to give people then opportunity to get their questions answered and we are lucky we have been able to get such good quality speakers in the room at the same time.”

Refreshments will be available and it is a gold coin donation for entry. PROGRAM

New interactive feature set to bring history to life for everyone

One of Portland’s most iconic women and leaders, Vida Goldstein, has been further acknowledged thanks to a new partnership with Glenelg Shire Council and Her Place Museum, Melbourne.

Council is delighted to be part of Finding Her, a new initiative by Her Place Museum.

Launched this month, Finding Her is Australia’s first interactive state-wide map highlighting locations around Victoria which commemorate inspiring women and gender diverse people.

The Finding Her project is both a virtual and physical tour.

Through QR codes placed at sites across the State, the project connects actual sites of recognition such as statues, murals and monuments to further information online that tells the stories behind the monuments.

Portland’s contribution; At Last, A Seat for Vida! by Portland artist Carmel Wallace, is one of the most remote regional Victorian monuments included in the interactive map.

Glenelg Shire arts and culture manager Lauren van Katwyk said the seat was located in Portland’s historic precinct on Cliff Street.

“In 2008, Portland artist Carmel Wallace was commissioned to design a seat commemorating pioneering female leader and rights activist Vida Goldstein,” she said.

“A plaque near Carmel’s work now directs visitors to use a QR code to learn more about Vida Goldstein and her achievements.”

Vida was born in Portland in 1869 and championed peace, social justice and equal rights, going on to become the first woman in the British Empire to stand for parliament.

She was a woman of words, not only campaigning for par-liament five times in her life, but also editing a newspaper.

Local artist Carmel Wallace said the QR code was an apt addition to her work.

“It’s so fitting that Vida Goldstein is included on the map through my sculptural work which was made to celebrate her and what she stood

Continuing the proud tradition of Penola stars

Chicago Smith looking to give back to charity

If you are looking for a way to celebrate this Mother’s Day, Chicago Smith has just the event. The Swinging with the Stars entrant is holding a Pizza & Tunes Day at Raidis Estate on May 14 as part of her fundraising campaign for the major annual Stand Like Stone Foundation fundraiser.0

“A portion of pizza sales will be donated to Stand Like Stone, so it’s the perfect excuse to come along and treat your Mum to a day out while supporting an awesome foundation,” Chicago said.

The Raidis Estate event follows on from two successful fundraisers –an Ambrose Golf Day and a Ladies on the Lawn event (pictured

The Penola-based star has aligned her fundraising with the Penola Coonawarra Sub Fund –one of the more pro-active and successful sub funds that has traditionally had a representative at the Swinging with the Stars gala.

for,” she said.

‘It was a real honour to produce At Last, A Seat for Vida!

“I’d like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful local team who made it possible, particularly the Historic Building Restoration Committee and Lesley Jackson and Rebecca Fleming for instigating the commission and enthusiasti-cally writing submissions; James Sinnott and Tony Rowe of Bamstone for preparing the bluestone, Roger Hampshire for laser-cutting my design and Ricky Holmes for his metal working skills and installation.

“I look forward to more people learning about Vida Goldstein and sharing her story as a result of the Finding Her project.”

At Last, A Seat for Vida was commissioned by the Historic Buildings Restoration Committee and designed by artist Carmel Wallace.

It was unveiled as part of Victorian Women Vote 19082008 celebrations by Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney MLC on October 24, 2008, and funded through the Victorian Government’s Centenary of Suffrage grant pro-gram and Regional Arts Victoria.

Descendants of Vida’s sisters travelled to Portland from around the State to attend the unveiling ceremony.

“There is an awesome little committee up here that looks out for local dancers each year and somehow my name got put forward to be asked and I’m not very good at saying no,” Chicago said.

“When I heard how much fun the experience was from previous dancers and what the money raised goes towards, I was pretty much sold straight away. I absolutely love the idea of giving back to the community.”

And Chicago has seen firsthand the impact those foundation grants can have for local communities.

“I knew that Swinging with the Stars was a huge event of theirs and that they help out with grants and funding for different groups around the region,” she said. “I’m on the Penola Coonawarra Arts

Festival Committee and knew they helped out considerably with events like ours so I knew they were a foundation that was definitely worth supporting where I could.”

Chicago enters the 2023 competition with the same limited dance experience that many of us boast and is relying on the expertise of her dance partner Cody to bring her up to speed.

“I have very minimal dance background other than dancing after a couple of wines but rehearsals are so much fun,” she said.

“We have a really supportive group and we all get on so well

so no matter how crazy it gets, it always turns into a laugh and my partner Cody has made it seem so much less daunting than I first expected. It’s turned into a bit of a weekly highlight that I look forward to.”

There is, of course, a serious level of nerves at this stage, too as Chicago looks to nail down the moves being taught at rehearsals.

“If I’m honest I’m nervous about all three dances but I think the tango will be the most daunting on the night,” Chicago said. “I can hardly walk in heels let alone dance in them so it’ll be a challenge for sure.”

You can still donate to Chicago’s fundraising campaign by heading to the Stand Like Stone Foundation website and following the links.

“...I can hardly walk in heels let alone dance in them so it’ll be a challenge for sure...” Chicago Smith

“...they helped out considerably with events like ours (Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival) so I knew they were a foundation that was definitely worth supporting where I could...” Chicago Smith

Bringing her own style

Kellie Nobes stepping outside her comfort zone

Kellie Nobes might have just found the perfect formula for Swinging with the Stars success. She hit the ground running with her fundraising and has already seen significant funds added to her coffers and now, getting the dancing right can have her full attention.

“I hosted a 70s Disco at Thyme at the Lakes which was a great success, all thanks to the many local amazing businesses and individuals who donated or supported it,” Kellie said. “We managed to raise $8000 just from this event which was very overwhelming.”

She has also held one of the popular community night dinners at the Blue Lake Bar & Bistro and she is mow promoting a major raffle with a prize worth more that $1600 which is running until June 1.

“Apart from this my main focus now is to master the dancing,” she said. “As much as I loved dancing when I was younger I was able to admit I wasn’t very good at it.”

So aside from some calisthenics, which she stopped as a four year old, there has been no official training but she is already

feeling more comfortable thanks to her dancing partner Jayden Green.

“Every rehearsal is daunting, but then Jayden and I have been trying to squeeze in extra rehearsals and it’s been giving me a little more confidence,”

Kellie said. “We learn so much in one rehearsal, so every time I leave I feel like I can’t remember it all but it slowly sinks in over each week. The rehearsals are hard work, but so much fun, and we all have a good laugh at and with each other which is great, it’s been really enjoyable so far.”

And much of that is due to Jayden.

“We connected as friends quite quickly which was an advantage as we were able to jump into the dancing comfortably,” Kellie said.

“We’ve had a couple of mishaps – the first rehearsal I was just getting over COVID and third rehearsal I sustained a little ankle injury, but it’s been smooth sailing ever since and Jayden has been really supporting and encouraging and explains things really well.

“He is also very patient when I can’t wrap my head around the choreography. I think the entire stars and dancers group as a whole have formed such a close bond and I’ve already made some amazing friendships through this experience.

“I’m feeling a bit nervous about the tango as it’s fast paced and a lot of footwork which isn’t my strong suit, but the song Kim has selected for it is so powerful and I know it will be a crowd favourite so I’m also excited about it at the same time.”

Swinging with the Stars is an experience, that while she is soaking it up now, was not one she immediately jumped at taking up.

“Kim (Cella) contacted me late one Sunday evening and it took me a little while to consider,” Kellie said. “I went in motions of saying yes, no, yes, no as having two young boys and running a business doesn’t leave me much free time but for

me the turning point was knowing it was a great way to give back to a community that has supported me in multiple ways, especially over the last few years.

“I also encourage all of my clients to step outside of their comfort zone, so thought this might be a way to practice what I preach, so I decided to take the leap of faith. Most people think I’m confident and outgoing, however dancing in front of a large crowd is terrifying to me.”

It also helped that the stylist, often to the stars, did know people that had previously been involved in the Stand Like Stone Foundation major fundraiser.

“I have a few friends who have participated in it before so they provided me with lots of information about what the foundation has done and projects it supports within the community,” Kellie said. “I liked the idea of raising money for a charity that would support people I knew and keep funds local.”

And she has chosen the Agrilinks sub fund for her proceeds – it has a focus on raising awareness and services of mental health in our community.

“I think it’s a cause I know is close to many of us in some way,” Kellie said. “I have had family members and friends struggle with this area and want to be able to highlight further the need for discussion and assistance around this, especially support and education for younger men and women.”

You can still get involved in financially supporting Kellie’s campaign by contacting her to purchase a raffle ticket for $5, as well as heading to the Stand Like Stone Foundation website and follow the links.

BRINGING HER OWN STYLE: (Left) Kellie Nobes was kept busy for the 2022 Brownlow Medal, styling a number of the players’ partners, including winner Patrick Cripps and 2021 winner Ollie Wines.

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“... I liked the idea of raising money for a charity that would support people I knew and keep funds local...”

Kellie Nobes

“... I also encourage all of my clients to step outside of their comfort zone, so thought this might be a way to practice what I preach...”

Kellie Nobes

Horoscopes

with Sarah Kulkens

ARIES (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday

Celebrating the coronation that never happened

Racing Numbers: 8,9,5,6

Lotto Numbers: 8,12,23,34,35,41

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

TAURUS (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 8,9,3,4

Lotto Numbers: 8,12,25,41,22,1

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

GEMINI (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 9,3,4,5

Lotto Numbers: 1,7,23,25,41,33

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

CANCER (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 8,2,4,3

Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,28,37,5

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

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 8,2,3,4

Lotto Numbers: 7,2,35,41,21,11

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

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9,2,4,8

Lotto Numbers: 7,13,34,41,22,28

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

LIBRA (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 9,2,3,5

Lotto Numbers: 6,13,36,45,51,22

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

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

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

The Limestone Coast Pantry is well known for its eclectic decor and bric-a-brac and in the lead up to the May 6 coronatioon of King Charles III there is a timely display of some quirky memorabilia. The mug is a commemoration mug for the coronation of Edward VIII - an event that never went ahead when Edward abdicated for love - choosing a future with Wallis Simpson over the throne.

Have your say on blueprint for the future

Draft strategic plan looking for community comment

Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,5

Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,28,34,41

Be more careful around the house; many are accident prone, especially around electrical appliances. Your health is improving and many will get onto the get fit band wagon.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 3,5,4,2

Lotto Numbers: 1,14,12,27,34,45

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

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 8,3,4,5 Lotto Numbers: 1,14,12,23,35,41

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

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Apricot

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,5

Lotto Numbers: 1,14,12,25,34,41

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

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 8,3,4,5

Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,35,45,5

You may be in for a financial windfall. This is a period which could have a profound influence on your life. Be prepared when opportunity knocks. Someone you haven’t seen for a long time may suddenly reappear.

OFF THE BENCH WITH HUTCHY PICKERS

The new Naracoorte Lucindale Council Strategic Plan has been drafted from the first phase of community consultation which involved focus group and community meetings, elected member workshops and submissions on what the community identifies as new priorities for the future.

The new Strategic Plan will set the vision, outcomes, and key actions for the future and help inform Council’s LongTerm Financial Plan and Asset Management Plans.

The first phase of consultation has identified six key strategic directions for 2023-2033 and 31 Priority Actions for 2023-28.

The six strategic directions are:

• Plan for and manage growth

• Embrace our cultural diversity

• Grow the visitor economy and our regional service hub

• Preserve our natural environment and enhance our built assets

• Invest in key infrastructure and assets

• Activate our recreation, events, arts and culture opportunities

Council now invites you to complete a survey to provide feedback on the draft plan.

The survey will close at 4pm on May 11. You can complete the survey online at council’s website or you can pick up a hardcopy survey from the Naracoorte and Lucindale Council offices and Naracoorte Library.

You canaccess the Draft

Strategic Plan on council’s project consultation page by heading to the website.

The Draft Strategic Plan is currently presented in ‘content only’ format and it will be graphically designed in its final stages.

The project page also features the summary report ‘What We Heard’ on the outcomes from the first phase of community consultation on the Draft Strategic Plan.

Following the close of the survey, council will then take on board further feedback and make any necessary final adjustments with the Strategic Plan to be presented to council in June this year for adoption.

Olivia ticking an item off her bucket list

Community cause sees 2023 Swinging with the Stars entrant ready to dance & fundraise up a storm

Olivia Magarey attended last year’s Swinging with the Stars event and she was hooked. She added the Stand Like Stone Foundation’s major annual fundraiser to her bucket list and just 12 months later she will be one of the eight stars in the spotlight on June 17.

“After watching last year’s amazing performance I was inspired,” Olivia said after a chat with Stand Like Stone Foundation board member Donna Jaeschke she was confirmed for the 2023 major fundraiser. “I have been very keen to do something more for the community and this is a fabulous opportunity to raise some money, have some fun and create a larger network than ever before.”

Only a few rehearsals in and Olivia (pictured with husband Hugh Magarey) is already one of the event’s most ardent ambassadors.

“A big shout to Hype Dance and the Stand Like Stone Foundationwhat a platform they have given us to grow as community movers and shakers, quite literally, have a whole lot of fun, and show the town what a little hard work and dedication can produce,” she said.

As with most of the participants, they enter the dancing competition with minimal knowledge of the Stand Like Stone Foundation and its worse.

“I knew a little but not a great deal and I have now discovered how much they actually do for the community.,” Olivia said. “I would advise everyone to get on their website and check it all out - fundraising and keeping it local brings an extra special sense of pride and without foundations like this our regional town would be at such a large loss.”

And that sees Olivia allocating her funds to the general fund –leaving its fate in the capable hands of Stand Like Stone officials.

While many of her Swinging with the Stars colleagues are entering the 2023 event with minimal if not, zero, dance experience, Olivia can stake claim to having some dancing in her background, in fact Hype Dance Studio, the event’s rehearsal and choreography partner, is where Olivia’s dancing prowess was developed.

She started at Hype as a teenager, when Kim Cella first opened the doors of the studio, and spent six years plying her trade but it has been a while now.

“My skills haven’t quite stuck around and I’m embarrassed to

“...

think I am as ‘dance fit’ as I told everyone I would be prior to starting practice...” Olivia Magarey

say I don’t think I am as ‘dance fit’ as I told everyone I would be prior to starting practice,” Olivia said. “But I am absolutely loving rehearsals and don’t quite know what I’ll do when we finish.

“I am getting better every week – I think - and having the time of my life back on the dance floor. The quality just might not be as high as originally anticipated.”

She was quick to point out her skill level was no reflection on Kim, Jazzy and Sara and the amazing Hype team.

Of course much of Olivia’s success or otherwise, will rest with her dancing partner Toby Riley, another Hype dancer and following in them footsteps of his mother Kath.

“Toby is one of the most kind, genuine people I think I have ever met, he’s only 19 and already holds a great deal of talent and networking skills on and off the dance floor,” she said.

“It’s already been such good fun working with Toby, and the other stars and the celebrities this year are second to none and regardless of winners; I think we are all super thankful for being able to have the opportunity to work with such a beautiful and fun team. I already can’t imagine my life without weekly rehearsal catch ups.”

Olivia is apprehensive about the swing, the first routine the class of 2023 has learnt, but hopes practice will make, if not, perfect, at least better.

“I’m having an absolute ball - I am absolutely pumped for the big dance at The Barn,” she said.

“I am most excited for the hip hop number - I feel like this will be a response for most of the stars and dancers! For all of the dance numbers we have characters we have chosen, it partly makes me want to get in the crowd and watch the dances unfold, it’s going to be quite a dinner and a show.”

Olivia has already held a major fundraiser as part of her campaign – a quiz night that attracted 110 people and raised around $6000.

“I got to live out my dream of being a quizmaster and also an auctioneer for the night toobucket list items getting ticked off left, right and centre,” she said. “I think those who came got to see me in my absolute element; entertaining a crowd and being amongst my nearest and dearestwhat a time to be alive.”

The night was made possible with the support of a plethora of local businesses and individuals including Olivia’s father-in-law John Magarey, who donated the amazing handmade driftwood fish, Spot On Fishing Tackle Mt Gambier, Patrick of Coonawarra, Whitehaul Transport, BFT Mount Gambier, The Bay Pizzaria & Cafe, Danni Does, Kirsty & Jeremy Ivens, Trident 4x4 Centre, She’s Apples, Periwinkles Cafe Port MacDonnell and The Customs House, Eddies Furniture, Gym Challenge Meals Mount Gambier, Green Door Decor, Kellie Nobes Styling, GT Industrial Sales the very talented Katelyn Laube and The UFS Chemist .

“We are so lucky to have such amazing locals supporting locals down here,” Olivia said. “It’s mind blowing what such a beautiful community can do when we come together.”

Olivia has a few more fundraising events planned so stay tuned to her socials for details and you can also donate to her campaign via the Stand Like Stone website and following the links, as well as donations tins at Badenochs and Bay Blue Espresso Bar.

“... keeping it local brings an extra special sense of pride and without foundations like this our regional town would be at such a large loss...” Olivia Magarey

I don’t

“... I’m having an absolute ball - I am absolutely pumped for the big dance at The Barn...” Olivia Magarey

ART competition attracts high quality entries

1. Photography Winner - Deb Kloeden for Flying Feathered Angels

2. Photography Highly Commended - Rachael Bird for Into the Woods

3. Photography Highly Commended - Diana Vine for First Light - Arkaba Woolshed

4. Photography Highly Commended - Bernadette Rafferty for There’s Beauty in the Beast

5. The Mary Bainger 2D Prize - Bombyx Mori by Meagan Lonsdale, pictured left with Jacqui Owen, from Australian Rare Earth

6. High School 1st Prize Joint Winner - Bri Boyington for Guitarist Jamie Boyington

7. Australian Rare Earths 3D Metal; Wood; Clay; Stone 1st Prize winner Mick Dennis for The Dragon & the Morning Star

8. Yrs 5-6 1st Prize to Ash Watson for Self Portrait

9. Up to Yr4 1st Prize - Lydia Sheather for Flower Occasion

10. The Australian Rare Earths 3D

Mixed Media 1st Prize to Angela McLachlan for Apothecary (inside the shop)

11. The Australian Rare Earths 3D

Mixed Media 1st Prize - Angela McLachlan for Apothecary

It is the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery’s premier event and the IBIS Rising Art Prize has again filled the gallery with quality pieces across a wide range of cagtegories.

The gallery was packed to the rafters at the opening earlier this month as board chair Jeanette Vine started proceedings before handing over to Jacquie Owen from Australian Rare Earths, who presented the adult prizes, before Lana-Joy Durik, from Smiles All Round, to present the student awards.

2023 IBIS Rising Art Prize - Winners

Up to Year 4

Highly Commended

Joel Slotegraaf for The Rooster

1st prize

Lydia Sheather for Flower Occasion - who won a bag of art supplies

Years 5 & 6

Highly Commended

Xavier Boyington for Mountain Monsters & Mimi Thomson for Wooly Night

1st prize

Ash Watson for Self-portrait

High School – Sponsored by Smiles All Round

Highly Commended

Tom Nolan for “Glass Beach” – Robe; Toby Beauchamp for Fauvist Dog; Taj O’Neill for Red-eyed tree frog; Jake Palmer for Moving Along; Billie Carter for Connection and Georgie Wirth for Pineapple Dwellings.

1st prize (joint winners)

Bri Boyington for Guitarist Jamie Boyington and Millicent East for Flashing Lights

2023 IBIS Rising Art Prize

Photography Section Winners

Highly Commended

Janet Haebich for Better Days; Rachael Bird for Into the Woods; Diana Vine for First Light – Arkaba Woolshed & Bernadette Rafferty for There’s Beauty in the Beast.

1st prize

Deb Kloeden for Flying Feathered Angels

The Australian Rare Earth 3D Awards – Metal; Wood; Clay; Stone

Highly Commended

Mick Dennis for North face #1: The Ascent of Cerro Tower; Toni Greenwood for Over the Old Vineyard

1st prize

Mick Dennis for The Dragon and the Morning Star.

The Australian Rare Earth 3D Awards – Mixed Media

Highly Commended

Lesley Cook for the Cheshire Cat Beanie

1st prize

Angela McLachlan for Apothecary

2-Dimensional Section – The Mary Bainger Prize

Highly Commended

Gayle Newcombe for Water off a Ducks Back; Jan Miles for HIOGI and April Hague for Self Portrait with Green Stripes.

1st prize

Meagan Lonsdale for Bombyx Mori

SEE PHOTOS OPP. PAGE

Cheesy broccoli rice bake

4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped

2 x 300g heads broccoli

40g butter

1 brown onion, finely chopped

50g (1/3 cup) plain flour

500ml (2 cups) milk

200g tasty cheddar cheese, grated

1 egg, lightly whisked

2 x 250g packets microwave brown rice

55g (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella

Method

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Cook the bacon in a small, non-stick frying pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a plate, reserving bacon fat in pan. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cut the stems from the broccoli and trim the ends. Cut stems in half lengthways then thinly slice. Separate tops into small florets. Drop all the broccoli into the boiling water. Cover and return to the boil over high heat. Cook for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well. Melt the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat and add reserved bacon fat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle over flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk, in four batches, stirring until evenly combined between each addition. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir in egg. Season generously. Prepare the rice according to packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in broccoli and bacon. Pour over the cheese sauce and fold through until evenly combined. Transfer to a 6-cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Combine remaining tasty cheese with mozzarella and sprinkle over the surface. Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top. Cool for 5 minutes. Serve.

Wine collection set to go under the hammer to boost Rotary

Looking to boost the nursing workforce

Demand for staff sparks free study opportunities

The 2023 Health Harmony & Happiness Festival in January has enabled organiser to hand over a donation to support the Nature Glenelg Trust Community Nursery, which is situated at Vansittart Park in Mount Gambier. This nursery makes a valuable contribution to the conservation of rare and threatened plants in the Limestone Coast region.

One of the important roles of the nursery is to conduct research into propagation techniques. This research will eventually lead to an increase in the diversity of species available for regeneration projects and for home gardens.

Spring and summer is when they do the bulk of the seed collecting for the following year. Employees and volunteers head out to the bush to collect seed material from targeted species. This material is then dried, processed and stored. Sowing takes place all year round, depending on the species being grown. A selection of local native wildflowers are available for purchase from the nursery so that people can add plants to their gardens that support native wildlife including butterflies and bees.

Contact them if you would like to be a volunteer.

Over the next few months, the Health Harmony & Happiness committee will lead free community wellbeing sessions at the Town Hall in Kingston, providing an opportunity to learn simple movement techniques to reduce stress and improve focus.

KINGSTON SESSIONS

Wednesday, May 10, 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday, May 10, 3.30-4.30pm

Thursday, June 15, 4-5pm

Sunday, June 25, 3-4pm

The next Health Harmony & Happiness Festival will be held on June 10 and 11and organisers urge you to come and join us and spend some time at the Robe Institute enjoying the stallholders’ expertise and products.

NATURE GLENELG TRUST HARD AT WORK: (Above) Heather Gibbons

(Health Harmony & Happiness secretary) & (below) Carmen Bliss in the Nature Glenelg Trust Community Nursery and volunteer

Sue Black & Angela Jones

(Community Nursery Co-ordinator, on right) working in the Nature Glenelg Trust nursery.

A new chapter in the 160 year history of the Naracoorte Show began with the offical opening of the new Members’ Clubrooms at the Naracoorte Showgrounds.

Member for Barker Tony Pasin offically opened the new building which received more than $300,000 from the former Coalition Government, announced in 2020 when the, then Federal Government, was looking to offset the devastating effect of COVID on agricultural shows and field days, with more that $80million handed out as part of the grants program.

The $517,000 project included an exhibition hall, board room, kitchen, toilets, storage rooms and carpark upgrade. Mr Pasin said the grants are benefiting both

agricultural show societies and local towns and communities like Naracoorte.

“In many regional areas agricultural shows and field days are the heart and soul of our regional communities,” Mr Pasin said. “They help bring communities together, bridge the divide between country and city and provide a key injection into the local economy.

“These events showcase the hard work and innovation that goes into producing Australia’s food and fibre, and in Barker we have some of the best in the nation.”

Naracoorte Pastoral & Agricultural Society Secretary Amanda Lock said the new building has improved the offering

at the showgrounds, which has seen many additions since 1890.

“The renovation and extension of the Members’ Clubrooms has allowed the Society to provide an essential community space for Naracoorte and surrounding areas,” Mrs Lock said.

“The building offers full multimedia facilities in both the hall and boardroom meaning users can be connected, literally to anywhere in the world. The kitchen, storage rooms and fully accessible toilets compliment the space giving the building a diversity of uses for the whole community.

“We are very excited to have this venue as part of our showgrounds and are very grateful for the grant funding we received to enable this project to be fulfilled.”

Leadership program kicks off for 2023

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast’s (RDALC) Emerging Leaders Program has had a successful start with 23 participants attending the first workshop held in Robe and Kingston SE on Tuesday earlier this month. The Emerging Leaders Program, which is part of the Government of South Australia funded Limestone Coast Leaders program, is being delivered to a group of Limestone Coast locals who want to broaden their leadership skills through self-empowerment, relationship development, and practical leadership tools. Starting with a two day retreat, the program is being facilitated by experienced trainers from Leaders HP and Aurora Meliora.

The two day workshop focused on self-awareness and invited participants to reflect on their strengths and values as leaders and how these can be leveraged, as well as understanding and working with difference in others. Leaders HP director Matt Cesaro said that the first workshop of the program was a great opportunity for participants to connect and start to form relationships that will hold them through the program and beyond. “It was great to see the diversity in the group and their willingness to show up authentically and ask great questions,” Mr Cesaro said. “Their passion for making a positive impact in their communities is evident. We look forward to supporting them through the remainder of the program as we start to explore some of the fundamentals of leading change.”

Jaime Virgin, a participant sponsored by Tatiara District Council, said that even though she has done prior learning in management and personal development, she was interested in taking part in the Emerging Leaders Program to build on her existing skills and knowledge. “I am excited to continue to work with the trainers and the rest of the group that are from such a variety of our regions services and industries. We have only just met but we already have a strong connection,” Ms Virgin said.

CEO RDALC CEO David Wheaton spoke to the participants on day one of the workshop about regional issues and his experience in becoming a leader. “It was great to meet the participants and speak with them about the importance of developing leadership capacity in order to future proof our region.” said Mr Wheaton.

The second workshop will be held in May in Port MacDonnell.

Grant district’s small towns in the spotlight

Community consultation on master plan on the agenda

The District Council of Grant is pleased to present the draft Inner Township Master Plan. The consultant team from MasterPlan and Outerspace Landscape Architects will be on hand during May this year facilitating two dropin sessions where the community will be walked through the plan and encouraged to provide feedback.

The Inner Townships Master Plan will reflect amenity aspirations that are important to each inner community including proposed future landscaping, shared use paths, signage, play spaces and lighting.

The plan aims to create places and spaces that are accessible, connected, inviting and attractive whilst also reflecting the diverse character of each township with both short-term and generational aspirations.

District Council of Grant chief executive officer Darryl Whicker said there has been extensive work undertaken since the consultant team last visited the district and engaged with the community.

“Since the public consultation in December 2022, the consultant team has been working closely with council staff to collate the community’s feedback and create a draft Master Plan,” Mr Whicker said. “Council is excited to reach the stage where the draft Master Plan can be revealed for further community input.

“Residents living and working within our inner townships are again encouraged to participate in the upcoming community drop-in sessions and provide their comments and feedback.”

Community members in the following townships are invited to two community drop-in sessions

which will be facilitated by the consultant team on Wednesday, May 3, at Casadio Park (134-136 Bay Road, Moorak)

• Allendale East

• Caveton

• Compton

• Glenburnie

• Kongorong

• Mil-Lel

• Moorak

• Mount Schank

• OB Flat

• Suttontown

• Tarpeena

• Worrolong

• Wye

• Yahl SESSIONS

• Session one: 1pm – 5pm

• Session two: 6pm – 8.30pm

District Council of Grant Mayor Kylie Boston reiterated how important the Inner Townships Master Plan is to the district.

“Council are developing this Master Plan to guide the future of our inner township communities. The plan will help shape the ‘look

and feel’ of these townships, so we can create spaces for residents, workers and visitors to enjoy,” Mayor Boston said.

“This is a great opportunity to have your say about your community and its future direction which will also help guide Council’s planning and budget allocation process.”

Following the drop-in sessions, the consultant team will work with Council staff to collate all feedback received and finalise the Master Plan.

For more information on the project visit council’s online community engagement platform – Your Say DCG (https:// yoursaydcg.com.au/innertownships-master-plan).

The community may review the draft Inner Townships Master Plan online or at Council’s principal office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier from Wednesday, April 26, and provide feedback when consultation opens on Wednesday, May 3.

Vehicle safety check project success

The most recent major community service event completed by the region’s Rotary clubs was its annual headlight and vehicle safety checks. Originating with the support of Lakes Rotary, over the years the event has expanded throughout the South East.

Owners get to have all their vehicle exterior lighting checked to see if working, their headlight aim checked and adjusted, where possible, along with their tyres checked to make sure they are safe and legal. Blown globes are replaced where they can, and all done locally with the support of staff from Barry Maney Group and Trident Tyre Centre.

This year 88 cars were checked in Mount Gambier, 52 in Millicent, 67 in Naracoorte and Bordertown had 26. In Mount Gambier 12 cars required globe replacement, approximately a third needed aim adjustments and 14 owners were advised to have tyres replaced. The club was also made aware of one couple who were told their tyres required replacing, they were heading to Adelaide the next day and went to have the tyres replaced before their trip. This is one way Lakes Rotary is helping our communities to be safer for all.

This event will feature Guest Speakers

Dana Mulraney — McGrath Breast Care Nurse

Tracy Bryant— Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse

Julie Campbell—Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mike Bruorton— Skin Cancer Medicine

Sandi Elliott - In Home Hospice Care MC— Kevin Douglas

Other support groups will be in attendance

There will be leaflets, brochures and items on display

Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023

ACROSS

1) St. PaulA’s recess

5) Cliffside debris

10) Chowder morsel

14) It may be furrowed or knitted

15) Capricious ideas

16) Move, in Realtor lingo

17) Low-fat, casually

18) Camel’s stopping place

19) “Go back,” on a PC

20) Psyche section

21) Spiny-shelled crustacean 23) Roaring success 25) Do penance 26) Wall-covering workers

31) “Me, Myself and ___” (Carrey movie)

32) “Got it” 33) St. PaulA’s seating 36) Celestial Seasonings products 37) Big exam 39) Clothier Strauss 40) Hairy Himalayan beast 41) Johnson of “Laugh-In” 42) Minimal amounts 43) Sidestroker’s leg movement

1) Fit to serve 2) Prudish sort 3) In a way 4) Lea female 5) Nike’s logo

6) Dance with a three-step tum

7) Capitalist’s gamble

8) Disney’s boy detective 9) Old U.S. gas brand 10) Pie perimeters 11) Slowly, in music

MILLICENT FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB 80’S TO 2000’S SHUFFLE NIGHT MILLICENT FOOTBALL CLUB

Apri 29

By Calum Haygarth Landscape Architect & Horticultural Consultant

With Autumn firmly in our grip, the switch has been quite sudden and the array of Autumn foliage trees pulling off there amazing colours. Following on from our very successful Tree Open Weekend just before Easter, we are now in the midst of our Autumn Tree Festival where trees and shrubs from small crepe myrtles to towering oaks are turning their magnificent tones.

With Mother’s Day looming many of the Winter and Spring flowering plants such as Cyclamens are ready for planting now with a stunning array of options for mums of every persuasion. The Gift Shop too is packed with new indoor pot ranges and everything gardening and non gardening including new Windmills that have been flying out the door. Don’t forget the huge range of Sloggers gum boots and garden clogs up to half price.

The Ginkgo biloba looks magnificent at the moment with its golden, butter yellow leaves plus we have a huge price drop on an over production of Ginkgo trees including narrow column shaped ideal for tight spaces like the narrow ornamental pears.

This season we are also launching some of our new release ornamental pears that we have been doing a bit of breeding with and on the back of our now extremely popular Wintergreen ornamental pear that is being loved Australia wide for its evergreen foliage all year round.

Two of our new releases are a dwarf ornamental pear and our new Capital Apple – a skinny columnar tree like the Capital Pear with spring blossom, and stunning autumn colour.

SOUTH EAST COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION CLUB DAY MOUNT GAMBIER & DISTRICT RSL BOWLING CLUB

Apri 30

GHOST MUSHROOM LANE KANGAROO FLAT ROAD

GLENCOE

May 1 - June 30

Autumn is a good time to see the intensity of colour in the rose blooms too and is always a good indicator of the true colours of the rose flowers, Mother’s Love and The Children’s Roses in bush and standards are looking stunning right now for mothers day so now is a good time to purchase and plant potted roses whilst the soil is warm and gain a year’s extra growth on your bushes. We have posted very accurate photos on our website www.limestonecoastroses.com. au, and online order forms in a PDF version that you can download or print off or ring (08)8723 1325.

Hurry if you would like to order the new season’s dormant roses (often called bare rooted) as time is running out and with the madness of gardening in COVID continuing and many late online orders from interstate last winter these people were given first option to roll over their orders seriously depleting our stock for winter 2023.

Mini capital ornamental pears have also been flying out the door due to its compact height and width and for us has taken over sales of the normal sized capital pear that many people are finding grow way too high.

Ornamental pear Javelin was a new introduction from the United States two winters ago but we couldn’t keep up with demand as it is said to be the narrowest ornamental pear bred. We have huge stocks of these at present again if you are tight on space these are narrower than the full sized capital pear.

Our new seasons citrus trees have just arrived for autumn and winter 2023 with lemon, lime and mandarin trees for only $27.30, some with fruit on already and our new season native limes in four varieties have been very popular dwarf citrus trees have arrived and we are fully stocked so take advantage of the warmth in the soil to plant or grow a dwarf one in a pot too.

GENERATIONS IN JAZZ

THE BARN

MOUNT GAMBIER (OB FLAT)

May 4-7

Autumn is the most important time for planting with warmth in the soil still but the guarantee of moisture and so seasonal lines like seed potatoes and Virus free garlic should be planted now along of course with winter vegetables. Now is a great time to be planting black passionfruit including the sought after banana passionfruit with its long egg shaped fruit that tastes like sweet bananas.

The Canadian Maples or Lipstick Maples are on special and our exclusive range of liquidambars, Chinese Pistacio, Zelkovas or Japanese Maples and Tupelos are changing colours daily, as well as golden foliage trees such as Elms and many other favourites for all gardens .

MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC BLUE LAKE MOUNT GAMBIER May 14

Limestone Coast Advanced Trees, our sister company, is hosting its Autumn Festival of Colours 2023 until May 15 with incredible reductions on prices of trees and look our for our new television advert screening now we have some amazing drone shots in it.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching we are having a few specials on birdhouses and feeders up to 70% off all giftware, 25 – 40% off fountains, statues up to half price, terrariums, which are back in vogue, and, of course, the usual array of Mother day Chrysanthemums and indoor plants.

MILLICENT CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP MOTHER’S DAY WALK JUBILEE PARK • MILLICENT

May 14

As the weeks go on the number of trees putting on their Autumn splendour is amazing, have a look around your area, take some photos or bring in a leaf of any you would like. We are running all sorts of sale specials during the festival, so be sure to bring your trailer when you come.

There are half price mop top trees including those with stunning autumn colour such as the Robinia, Liquidambar Mop Tops and ornamental Pear Mop Top, as well as the stunning flowering crab apple mop top we introduced a few years ago that has spring blossom too and are are all colouring up well.

A new delivery of American made Sloggers new elastic sided boot (so you don’t split your Blundstones in the wet) have arrived in time for winter along with clogs and gumboots and of course there are gift vouchers.

Autumn is a great time to be in the garden with the warmth still in the soil and that wonderful burst of rain last week making the soil ideal for planting.

Most of the clearance specials are on the website, so have a browse or call in to 167, Bay Road, Mount Gambier (1.3 kms south of the Blue Lake).or www. gardenarium.com.au/trees

Providing a soundtrack for the lives of aged care residents

Serving the Mt Gambier community for 35 years

Lakes Rotary Club celebrates significant milestone

Every Tuesday afternoon, the residents of Harbourside Lodge are treated to a magical experience that enriches their daily lives, while strengthening their voices through the sound and songs of yesteryear’s music.

Thanks to the support of United Way Glenelg Lewis Court Fund, local singer Jess Cook and ukulele and bass performers Jan and Ron Colliver provide a musical experience that is nothing short of enchanting for the residents.

United Way Glenelg executive officer said the Singing Strong program was having a profound impact on the lives of the residents.

“The program is bringing joy and enriching the daily routines by reviving memories with classic tunes like “Run Rabbit Run,” “Cockles and Mussels,” and “She’ll be Coming Round the Mountain,” as well as more recent songs such as “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” she said.

The original purpose of the program was to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease,

post-stroke, mild dementia, COPD or those people who have issues with voice, speech or breathing. A plethora of research supports anecdotal evidence of people withdrawing from the community and social outlets as their voice deteriorates.

“It is heart-warming to see the residents’ faces light up with happiness as they listen to their favourite songs and join in with the singing.”

Many of the residents have instruments and love to play along with the band, including Ray Dennert (pictured), who plays the guitar and attends each week religiously.

“We are grateful we can provide this program and help create lasting memories that enrich the lives of the residents,” Ms Carr said.

The United Way Glenelg Lewis Court Fund opens August 1 and is available for programs that enrich the lives of older residents in the Glenelg Shire. https://www. unitedwayglenelg.com.au/ourwork/grants/

ANDY GAZEY

It’s been a long and bumpy journey, but Lakes Rotary recently celebrated its 35th birthday with a dinner meeting at The Commodore.

There have been many changes over the years and many things Rotary clubs were able to do previously in our community are just not possible anymore due to regulations and insurance limitations. Some things have remained constant though and that is a sense of community spirit from club members and the ability to do good things locally and afar. The club is extremely proud of the fact that four of their members have been there from the start.

Lakes Rotary is only one area of volunteering for many of the club members, most are involved in multiple volunteering activities outside of Rotary also. Current member Dr John Kellas was guest speaker on the night speaking about his recent two week visit to Cambodia volunteering building housing in under-developed villages. Lifestyle1 will be profiling the 35 year history of the club in an upcoming issue.

ANZAC Day message from Member for Barker

The anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli is of great significance to Australians.

On 25 April 1915, 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops landed at what became known as Anzac Cove as part of a campaign to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula.

While the Gallipoli campaign was a military failure, the traits that were shown by those who fought there – bravery, ingenuity, endurance and mateship – have become enshrined as defining aspects of the Australian character. As such a defining moment in Australia’s history, it is on this day each year that the Nation stops to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those who have served since.

In 2023, we mark 70 years since the end of the Korean war which, after three years, came to a halt with a stalemate and on 27 July 1953 an armistice was signed. Nearly 18,000 Australian soldiers, sailors, airmen and nurses served in the Korean war. 339 Australians died and 1,216 were wounded and 30 became prisoners of war.

This year also marks 50 years since the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam war. Over 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam; 523 died and almost 2,400 were wounded. Many of those who returned home were met a hostile reception.

Anzac Day is a time for Australians to remember the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have defended our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations and the more than 102,000 who sacrificed their futures for ours.

The commemorations include the Dawn Services and marches in communities large and small, as well as the camaraderie in RSL clubs and pubs as veterans, families and friends enjoy a few drinks, share memories of fallen mates and venture their hands at two-up.

As a Federal Member of Parliament one of the many privileges is to take part in these commemorations. I also distribute my annual ANZAC Day brochure into letterboxes each year, which includes a full list of local services.

I encourage your readers to attend a local service and to reflect on the battles lost and won and the great sacrifices made by those who fought them on our behalf.

Lest We Forget.

Tony Pasin MP Member for Barker Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

MY PROPERTY

GLENELG RIVER COTTAGE

4 Hill Street, Donovans

PREPARING GARDEN FOR WINTER MONTHS

Now is the time to add some slow release fertiliser to your garden. Autumn is the perfect time to be feeding your plans and when winter comes they will be ready to thrive.

Pet Care

Complete Real Estate are proud to present the opportunity to own the beautiful ‘Roxanne Cottage’ situated along the Glenelg River in the quiet riverside township of Donovans. Famous for its camping, fishing and boating. Located a short 7 minute drive to Nelson, Victoria and 25 minute drive to Mount Gambier and beach-side town of Port MacDonnell. This is truly a unique opportunity to own your dream cottage by the river, completely ready to use as potential BnB, long term rental, holiday home or owner occupy. ‘Roxanne Cottage’ is set upon a spacious 790m2 (approx.) allotment with fantastic 8.5m x 5.5m (approx.) shedding, ideal for vehicles, boats, camper trailers and more. Double gates at front of the property allow for additional vehicle

access through to yard. Enter the cottage through to open plan kitchen/ living comforted by slow combustion wood heating and reverse cycle heating/ cooling. Kitchen is equipped with sink and benchtop oven and stove. Shared bathroom/ laundry has walk-in shower, vanity, toilet, wash trough, linen press and external access to timber deck. The home is surrounded by well-maintained cottage garden you can enjoy year-round with various entertaining areas including undercover BBQ area and pebbled outdoor fire pit. Property is serviced by rainwater, bottled gas to instant gas hot water service and Community Wastewater Management System. TV Satellite and NBN available. This is truly a unique property worth inspection.

FAST FACTS

AGENT

Complete Real Estate

7 Helen Street, Mt Gambier

Jessie Little & Kim Cawthorne

Phone 8725 5290 sales@completerealestate.net.au

RLA 226 179

PRICE $329,000 - $339,000

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Prevention is better than cure so get a veterinary evaluation of your pet’s overall health and risks of disease or other health problems. Based on the findings, your veterinarian will provide you with recommendations for your pet’s nutrition, dental care, vaccinations and heartworm/ flea/tick prevention, as well as recommendations specifically tailored to your pet’s health status and risk factors. The cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating a disease.

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Ray White Mt Gambier 2A & 2B Mitchell Street Mount Gambier SA 5290 (08) 8724 7405 mtgambier.sa@raywhite.com

Property of the week

Unique is an understatement – stunning rural property with huge potential

36 McMahon Road, Worrolong. E.O.I by 12pm 26th May (Unless Sold Prior)

Open by appointment

Located in Worrolong, just 10-minutes from central Mount Gambier, the character-packed home offers a rural lifestyle with a difference. The main house is connected to a second dwelling via a central carport creating a versatile property that will attract a wide range of buyers. 8-acres of divided land surrounds the original home. It is accessed via a long, tree-lined driveway concluding in a sweeping circular drive in front of the house. This leads to the double carport and side shed/garage. The property offers lots of shedding at the side and rear of the home and multiple fenced paddocks, perfect for a hobby farm. Additional benefits include 5.5kw solar with a Tesla battery and 88,000L of rainwater tanks, an above-ground swimming pool and more.

21 Aramanta Drive, Mount Gambier

peaceful, picturesque and private setting. In conjunction with O’Connor & Graney.

NEW > DECEPTIVELY LARGE HOME

Expansive modern living options that will impress.

A formal lounge/ parents retreat & a home office/ baby nursery are positioned at the front. A generous size master bedroom with unique BIR set up leads through to the ensuite. Open concept contemporary living with large north facing windows. The undercover entertaining area opens into the huge additional family room & slide back stacker doors open to the alfresco area. Stylish, on trend kitchen with sleek cabinetry, Caesar stone counters, island bench, s/steel appliances, induction cook top & electric oven, dishwasher & large WI pantry. Three remaining bedrooms all with BIR’s. Laundry with WI linen & versatile storage room.

362

COUNTRY LIFESTYLE - CITY CONVENIENCE

- EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 18TH MAY 2023 AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

- In original condition the 1980 built home offers a spacious floor plan & a beautiful country outlook

- Kitchen with original timber cupboards offering an abundance of storage & bench space, breakfast bar, gas cooktop & electric double oven

- Single car garage UMR, double iron lock up garage plus three bay shed

Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199

17 GARDINER TCE, MT GAMBIER $485,000-$515,000 New

RENOVATED AND READY FOR A FAMILY!!

- Beautifully presented, well-loved & modern split level 4 bedroom family brick home

- Stunning near new kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, dishwasher, gas cook top & under bench oven

- Two spacious living areas with combined s/c wood heating, split system air conditioner & gas log fire

- Main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe and stunning renovated second bathroom & laundry

- Dual entertaining areas, garage with auto roller door & further parking space

Contact

Richards 0409 268 199

- Situated on approximately 5 acres of land fenced into 2 x large horse friendly paddocks with electric fence, plus 2 separate paddocks, one with shed

- Undergone beautiful renovation & comprises of 3 bedrooms plus a lovely study/4th bedroom

- R/c heating & cooling with heat shifters as well as slow combustion heating 4 2 2

Sara McManus 0438 708 281

HUGE FAMILY HOME!

- Fantastic family home in a Blue Ribbon Lakes location set on a 2088m2 allotment

- Four large bedrooms including HUGE master bedroom with ensuite and WIR

- Open plan kitchen/meals/living, formal lounge and large rumpus/games room with bar

- Paved courtyard, inground swimming pool, three bays of garaging with high

Contact Gail Richards 0409 268 199

- HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS CLOSING FRIDAY 28TH APRIL AT 12 NOON (if not sold prior)

- This partly renovated home has the beginnings for something great

- Freshly polished timber flooring throughout and some fresh paint

- Features timber floors throughout

- Featuring a beautiful light & airy two pack kitchen, four bedrooms, study, two spacious living zones, two bathrooms, substantial outdoor alfresco area & vast array of shedding

- Gas log fireplace nestled in the living room, gas central heating & r/c ducted heating & cooling

- Single car garage UMR, solid stone 12m x 6m shed

- Situated on an 1,180m2 allotment in the Blue Chip Lakes location

- Stylish, modern kitchen and open plan dining/living area

- Central ducted gas heating throughout the home plus split system air conditioner

- Undercover outdoor entertaining plus selfcontained studio apartment

Sara McManus 0438 708 281

617 LAKE LEAKE RD, KOORINE

Gail

5 3 3 $579,000-$619,000

A1 central location and spacious family home. Perfect for a large family, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas. Outdoor entertaining deck, 3 car accommodation & rear yard access. A short stroll from Blue Lake & City Centre. Ducted gas heating throughout, full size cellar, high ceilings and timber floors. Ideal opportunity to work and live from home s.t.c.c.

Heriot

2 1 1 $300,000-$330,000

3 1 1 $390,000-$425,000

A perfect opportunity to expand your investment portfolio with this lovely property. Approval for ten storage sheds with an updated existing home already tenanted. The home itself is three bedrooms and has open plan living with a split system.

3 1 2 $379,000-$409,000

Quality stone construction, prime location on the river front, over 1,250m2 corner allotment. Spacious family home – perfect as a weekender or permanent home. One minute to the boat ramp. Bring your fishing rods and relax!

$230,000-$250,000

A wonderful lifestyle opportunity awaits in coastal township of Port MacDonnell. Rare small acreage land a stone throw from the ocean adjoining natural scrubland. Power AV + unequipped bore. Call your builder & design your dream home.

26 Avey Road

3 1 4 $489,000-$529,000

Escape to the country with this beautiful quaint cottage in the lovely rural town of Glencoe. Peace and tranquil setting only overlooking neighbouring paddocks. Grow your own veggies and have the chooks & ducks.

2 1 2 $269,000-$289,000

An affordable seaside escape. Large allotment over 1,000m2. Detached garage, rainwater tanks, just a minute from quality boat ramp and play ground. Perfect for fishing, diving & swimming. Load up the boat!

2 1 4+ $450,000 + GST

Land area approx. 9,770m2 Huge development potential containing a character 5 roomed stone home in need of renovating. Ideal office accommodation, large 6 bay shedding. Zoned Strategic Employment City of Mount Gambier.

$129,000 + SAV

3 1 4 $155,000-$170,000

Located in the quiet township of Nangwarry is this weatherboard home. Ideal fixer-upper for the handy buyer, open plan living, three generous sized bedrooms and updated bathroom. Detached shed with power plus garden shed and a paved entertaining area.

8/48 Crouch Street North NEW NEW NEW • 3 bedrooms,

master with WIR & ensuite

792 Springs Road, Pt MacDonnell

63 Cram Road, Glencoe

9 Jackway St, Blackfellows Caves

3 Reginald Street

6 Goode Terrace Nangwarry

61 Brownes Road

21 Dry Creek Road, Donovans

BrainTeaser

1. Which State does Australian allrounder Mitch Marsh represent in Sheffield Shield cricket?

2. Who wrote the classic novel Gone with the Wind?

3. With which branch of the visual arts do we associate Australian icon Margaret Olley?

4. Michael Bond is the author who created which much-loved fictional bear?

5. Culver, Queens Boulevard and Broadway are lines on which city’s underground subway?

6. Record producer Swizz Beatz is married to which music prodigy?

7. Which symbol appears on the same key as the number five on a QWERTY keyboard?

8. 9 to 5 was a hit song written and suing by which beloved performer?

9. Due for release this July, who plays Barbie in the upcoming movie of the same name?

10. Mount Gambier’s Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is named after the man best known for which artistic pursuit?

11. The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake are ballets written by which composer?

12. What is the capital of Russia?

13. Which city hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics?

14. Which three colours make up the national flag of Thailand?

15. Which modern day country was previously known as Ceylon?

16. Which two countries are playing off in the upcoming World Test Cricket Championship?

17. Who is captain of the Australian women’s cricket team?

18. Both You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle saw which two actors feature as the romantic leads?

19. Ray Tomlinson is credited with inventing which form of electronic communication?

20. With which sport do we association Australian athlete Ray Bright?

21. Fill in the blank: ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are, Up

Sudoku

How to play: To solve this puzzle each 3x3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers from

29. Who is the only player to have played more than 400 games in the NRL?

30. How many times has Canadian filmmaker James Cameron taken home the best Director Oscar?

Story?

35. What is widely considered to be the largest animal in the world?

36. Pequod is the name of the boat at the centre of which classic Herman Melville novel?

above the world so high, Like a …………. in the sky.

22. Famous for its crystal products, the international company Swarovski is based in which European country?

23. How many children were part of the iconic Trapp Family Singers, made famous by the musical The Sound of Music?

24. What was the name of the Ethel Turner novel, which was also made into a TV series, that centred on the children of the Woolcot family?

25. Hanging Rock is part of which Australian mountain range?

26. The epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by which Greek poet?

27. How many lines does a sonnet have?

28. What is the square root of 196?

31. Which two words are blended to make the term cyborg?

32. What 1970s TV sitcom centred on a blended family with a housekeeper called Alice?

33. NFL player Rob Gronkowski played his career for which two teams?

34. What is the name of the two rival gangs in the musical West Side

37. Peter Noone was the front man for which 1960s pop group?

38. What type of marine animal is Crush in the movie Finding Nemo?

39. Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson are two of the alter egos of which Australian comedian?

40. How many children do Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds share?

Answers: 1. Western Australia; 2. Margaret Mitchell; 3. Painting; 4. Paddington; 5. New York; 6. Alicia Keys; 7. Percentage sign; 8. Dolly Parton; 9. Margot Robbie; 10. Ballet; 11. Tchaikovsky; 12. Moscow; 13. Seoul; 14. Red, white & blue; 15. Sri Lanka; 16. India & Australia; 17. Meg Lanning; 18. Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks; 19. Email; 20. Cricket; 21. Diamond; 22. Austria; 23. Seven; 24. Seven Little Australians; 25. Macedon; 26. Homer; 27. 14; 28. 14; 29. Cameron Smith; 30. Once; 31. Cybernetic & organism; 32. The Brady Bunch; 33. New England Patriots & Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 34. Sharks & Jets; 35. Blue Whale; 36. Moby Dick; 37. Herman Hermits; 38. Green sea turtle; 39. Barry Humphries; 40. Four

Compton Stret, Port MacDonnell Highest & Best by 03/05/2023 (u.s.p)

Print making collective set to unveil new exhibition

Three years on the COVID pandemic is now largely a manageable illness for most people. Many events and activities are restarting, and life is becoming relatively normal.

This sense of renewal pervades our daily life. Thumbprint is celebrating renewal in all its forms. Our ability to cope with environmental challenges, climate change, drought, floods, leading to accommodation and adaption.

Also, our ability to re-evaluate and renew how we use resources and materials and to revisit previously inspired subject matter and art practice. Finally, our ability to rethink our society as we reimagine how we live, love and work.

Thumb Print members will explore these ideas using traditional and innovative printmaking methods, sometimes enhanced with colour, brush, pen and pencil. Renewal, the group’s latest exhibition at

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Gallery 54, sees the members inspired by transforming every day subjects and surroundings with new life.

The exhibition will open tihs Friday at 6pm and runs until June 18 at the Church Street, Penola, studio space.

RENEWAL WORKS: (Below from left)

GREVILLEA - Linocut - Anne Miles & RENEWAL 2 - Silk screen over monoprint - Diana Wiseman

1 tbs vegetable oil

600g chicken breasts or thigh fillets, cut into 2-3cm pieces

2 tsp cornflour

1 tsp sesame oil

Steamed rice, to serve

Spring onions, to serve

Method

Combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger and sugar in a jug. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, in 3 batches, until deep golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce mixture to the pan. Return all the chicken to the pan, cover and bring to a simmer. Tilt the lid slightly and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Combine the cornflour with 2 tbs water in a small bowl. Add to the pan along with the pineapple pieces and sesame oil. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Serve over steamed rice, sprinkled with green shallots.

Ruth Schubert, Julie Bignell, Anne Miles, Sue Shaw, Sally O’Connor, Stephanie Yoannidis, Trudy Tandberg, Barbara Martin & Diana Wiseman

TV FRIDAY, APRIL 28

At 78, Dixie Fire Brigade volunteer Daryl Crawford is still going strong and helping to keep his community safe.

After more than 60 years as a CFA volunteer, Mr Crawford can reflect on tough times when he led strike teams during massive local blazes and good times when he helped to save properties and people. Now first lieutenant, Mr Crawford has taken on virtually every role in the brigade and for more than a decade, he and wife Val housed the local fire truck on their Dixie farm.

Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria CEO Adam Barnett said volunteers like Mr Crawford provide the backbone of rural brigades and pass on their knowledge and expertise to the next generation. “Volunteers like Daryl are the heart and soul of their communities and the CFA,” Mr Barnett said. “They are critical to emergency management in Victoria, especially in country communities where families often continue their commitments through successive generations.”

Mr Crawford joined the brigade at 17. “Back in those days, things were simple,” he said. “Everyone was in the fire brigade; farmers had to band together to protect their properties. “They’d burn the roadsides at night and get us young blokes in to hold the hose and put it out…that’s how we trained.”

Mr Crawford led crews through the two biggest fires to hit the region over the past 60 years, Ash Wednesday in 1983 and the St Patrick’s Day fires of 2018. Today Dixie is a separate entity, well serviced by a strong band of volunteers, but in 1983 it was combined with the Terang brigade. “We knew it was going to be a bad day so we were on duty minding the radio at Terang, where our truck was kept at the time,” Daryl said. “There was a roaring north wind and we knew if a fire started it was going to take off. Normally if we hear there’s a fire, you’ll see smoke coming up, but the wind was so strong that day you didn’t see anything."

Mr Crawford has responded to hundreds of fires over the decades, including being on the spot when a windmill spark started a blaze that could have been disastrous on a hot and windy day.

The St Patricks Day fires in 2018 took the veteran by surprise, even when he responded to a call for a grassfire near the Terang power station. “It was a windy night but you don’t expect fires to start at night,” he said. “I was driving and we came out of the trees; it looked like Terang was on fire right through to Camperdown.”

“We went down Depot Road and then the wind swirled and we were in the fire. I hit the accelerator as hard as I could to get the poor buggers out of the flames.”

Daryl and Val’s farm had hosted the Dixie fire truck for about a decade before the local fire shed was built in 2001. “We had the best turnout times in the district because we lived with it,” he joked.

In 2018 the home was full of locals while the volunteers tackled the fire front. “People came here because we’re on a hill,” Mrs Crawford said. “One woman wanted to go to Warrnambool and I said you’ll die if you go. Another wanted to go to Terang and I said the same thing,” she said.

“We didn’t have power, but one bloke had a 1000-litre pack on the back of his truck so we had water and everyone felt safe.”

The fire burnt to the bottom part of the farm.

During the night, the Dixie crew twice went to one house to put out a threatening fire. “The owner later embraced me and had tears in his eyes and called me his hero because I’d helped to save his house,” Mr Crawford said.

“People say why do you do it – that’s why.”

Fire brigade volunteer still going strong after 60 years

EMPLOYMENT

Tenison Woods College

is a dynamic Early Years - Year 12 Catholic coeducational College with over 1400 students. The College is situated in picturesque grounds on the outskirts of Mount Gambier, SA.

We are seeking suitably qualified staff for the following role, commencing during Term 2, 2023.

• CLEANERS

Due to the new and exciting expansion of the College, we are looking for cleaners to join our dynamic cleaning team.

Hours will be varied but generally will be 3.30pm –8.00pm, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year.

All Staff must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos of the College and must have a current Working with Children Check.

A Position Information Document in relation to this role may be obtained from: http://www.tenison.catholic.edu.au/our-college/ employment.

Potential applicants must submit an Applicant Declaration Form, obtained from: https://www.tenison.catholic.edu.au/files/d/12351/ ApplicantDecForm.pdf.

Please email your application (as ONE DOCUMENT), including your cover letter, CV and contact details of three recent referees, to Mary de Nys, HR Officer, Tenison Woods College at denym@tenison.catholic. edu.au or alternatively please post to PO Box 965, Mount Gambier SA 5290.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4.00pm MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023

Tenison Woods College

is a dynamic Early Years - Year 12 Catholic coeducational College with over 1400 students. The College is situated in picturesque grounds on the outskirts of Mount Gambier, SA.

Due to the exciting expansion of the College and the Early Learning Centre, we are seeking a suitably qualified staff member for the following permanent position commencing during Term 2, 2023.

• EARLY LEARNING & COMMUNITY CENTRE PAYROLL, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, ADMININISTRTION OFFICER (PART TIME – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK/46 WEEKS PER YEAR)

All Staff must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos of the College and participate in our Pastoral Care Program and must have a current Working with Children Check.

A Position Information Document in relation to this role may be obtained from: http://www.tenison.catholic.edu.au/employment.

Potential applicants must submit an Applicant Declaration Form, obtained from: https://www.tenison.catholic.edu.au/__files/d/12351/ ApplicantDecForm.pdf.

Please email your application (as ONE DOCUMENT), including your cover letter, CV and contact details of three recent referees, to Mary de Nys, HR Officer, Tenison Woods College at denym@tenison.catholic. edu.au or alternatively please post to PO Box 965, Mount Gambier SA 5290.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4.00PM, MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023

POOL SPAS & SWIM SPAS

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Why Donehues Leisure?

1. Convenience: Selling your caravan privately takes time and effort and could cost you money. You need to be available to show potential buyers your caravan when it suits them

2. No Direct Contact:

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

3. Security:

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

4. We can come to you:

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

Pioneers line-ups remain undefeated

Dominant start to NBL1 South season for Pioneers

The OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Pioneers women remain undefeated this NBL1 South season courtesy of an emphatic 90-59 home win against the Keilor Thunder.

The Pioneers exploded out of the blocks with 32 points to 18 against Keilor before going into the main break leading 60-36 and converting that into the eventual 31 point victory.

That win sees the team witting 5-0 to start the season with Miela Goodchild leading the way on Saturday night with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Haliegh Reinoehl added 17 points, eight boards and three assists, Imogen Rock 13 points and four rebounds, Isabella Brancatisano 12 points, seven boards and three assists, and Sherrie Calleia 10 points, eight assists and four rebounds.

The castec Rural SuppliesMount Gambier Pioneers men also maintgained their unblemished record with a 106-82 at home on Saturday night.

Keilor did fight hard to stick with Mount Gambier for much of the opening three quarters but the Pioneers put their foot down in the fourth quarter with 29 points to 15 to end up winning by 24.

Jacob Lampkin led the charge again for Mount Gambier finishing with 21 points, 14 rebounds and four assists on 10/14 shooting with Nick Marshall adding 20 points, 12 boards and seven assists.

New skipper Kane de Wit added 14 points, six boards, four steals and two assists in his bestb performance for 20023, Will Mayfield 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists, Julian Pesava 12 points and six assists, and Dylan Marshall 12 points and three rebounds.

PIONEERS ACTION AT WULANDA: (Above top right) Local talent Tenielle

Human chases down this loose ball; (above from left) reigning MVP NickMarshall was again a dominant factor; Austin Shelkley takes on the defender; Jack Pambkin protects the ball; Pioneers star Sherrie Calleia & Lana Hollingsworthand (bottom row from left) Haliegh Reinoehlworks her way through the defence; Isabella Brancatisano on the break; Pioneer Dylan Marshall contesting with Zac Triplett & Will Jenkins doesn;t quite get this dunk right. PHOTOS BY FRANK MONGER

Western Border Football

ROUND ONE (SOUTH GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER ON ANZAC DAYSENIORS & RESERVES)

SENIORS

West Gambier 3.3 5.4 11.10 17.17 (119)

Casterton Sandford 0.0 3.0 6.1 6.4 (40)

Best - West: Andrew Stone, Michael Minuzzo, Brandon Newton, Thomas Holmes, Ben Papps, Daron McElroy Casterton Sandford: Diarmid Cleary, Damian Wombwell, Matt Killey, Alastair McCrae, Hamish Mccrae, Michael

Krieger

Millicent 5.2 11.8 14.15 19.17 (131)

East Gambier 2.3 2.3 4.5 8.5 (53)

Best - Millicent: Kade Bradley, Zac McGuinness, Kade Varcoe, Hamish McRae, Jacob Carger, Ty Lang. East: Shaun Lock, Carl Slape, Jack Lawrence, Riley Janeway, Noah Gollan, Austin Jones.

RESERVES

Millicent 19.15 (129) d East Gambier 1.5 (11)

West Gambier 17.11 (

UNDER 18

Millicent 11.10 (76) d East Gambier 3.5 (23)

South Gambir 15.8 (98) d North Gambier 5.0 (30)

UNDER 16

West Gambier 14.9 (93) d Casterton Sandford 0.1 (1)

Millicent 11.11 (77) d East Gambier 2.5 (17)

South Gambier 18.5 (113) d North Gambier 2.2 (14)

UNDER 14

West Gambier 12.12 (84) d Casterton Sandford 2.4 (16)

Millicent 17.7 (109) d East Gambier 3.2 (20)

North Gambier 5.13 (43) d South Gambier 6.2 (38)

Epic grand final rematch highlights round two

The 2022 Lowere South East Hockey Assocaition women’s grand final rematch was a highlighted game in the calendar’s of both teams.

Both Redbacks and West were looking for their first win of the season and take bragging rights.

The first quarter began with momentum going all Redbacks way. Zara Blackwell scored first through a slap hitting bottom right after intercepting a clearing ball.

Minutes after, Redbacks Anna Mitchell found herself with the ball and time in the D. Unfortunately for West, Mitchell was too skilled to let this opportunity slip, slotting the ball in the top right corner.

After this quick surge from Redbacks, the game begun to settle.

After numerous attempts at goal from both teams, it was West who found the back of the net in the second half. Several short corner attempts eventually led to Gemma Ballintyne hitting the ball directly to the bottom right corner.

Despite West’s new founded motivation, Redbacks still would not back down. Wanting to put the game to rest, Angela Kain took matters into her own hands and scored through a short corner hit.

Despite Redbacks leading 3-1 coming into the pointy end of the game, West were continuing their surge to goal. Scoring early in the fourth from Mia Kleinig slapping the ball directly off a Dana Jones cross.

The game’s intensity rose to another level, Redbacks trying to hold on and West doing their best to get sight of the goal. Fortunately for Redbacks they were able to run the clock down and win the game 3-2.

A gold medal & a national squad call-up

Former Millicent netballers enjoy team & individual success at national championships

Redemption. That is what former Millicent netballer Lucy Denton (pictured right in action and with the team’s leadership team at the presentation) enjoyed at this month’s 2023 National Netball Championship when, as vice captain of the South Australian 19 & Under team, she was able to be part of the gold medal winning line-up – a team that suffered a heartbreaking narrow loss at the 2022 event.

And Lucy’s form at the national championships did not go unnoticed with her selection as one of six SA athletes to be named in the 19 & Under Australian squad.

Another former Millicent player

Annelise Janssen (pictured inset), who was part of the 17 & Under South Australian team that finished fifth, also recognised for her performance with selection in the 17 & under national squad.

The squads were selected by a panel made up of Netball

Australia’s Pathway Head Coach

Anita Keelan, chair of selectors

Michelle Wilkins and selector

Jacqui Illman.

Wilkins said the 2023 National Netball Championships highlighted the bright future of Australian netball.

“The 2023 National Netball Championships was one of the most tightly contested competitions in many years,” Wilkins said. “The shooting ability from both age groups demonstrated impressive skill to

react under pressure, the midcourt craft showed great depth and variety, and the defensive talent was both athletic and exciting.”

Lucy and her State team mates went through the 2023 championships undefeated before

defeating Western Australia in the title decider by 11 goals after a dominant final quarter which they won, 15-5.

Annelise and her team mates also won their play off match to secure fifth place by 11 goals.

Following in her mother’s footsteps

Mid South East netball star earns call up to Thunderbirds Academy’s top level program

Chloe Peacock is already building an impressive resume and the 15 year old has just added to it by gaining selection in the newly formed Thunderbirds Academy as an emerging athlete – a Statewide development program that includes only 19 netballers.

The Kalangadoo netballer has already been on court for nine years, following in the footsteps of her mother Jayde Peacock, who has one of the most impressive resumes in the region – a career that has spanned decades and has a trophy cabinet full of Mid South East A Grade premierships; grand final best

on court accolades; multiple association best and fairest awards and numerous Team of the Year selections. She also made her mark in the Western Border Netball Association with individual accolades that include association best and fairest and team of the Year honours.

Chloe already has back to back 15 & under Mid South east Association best and fairest awards and while still playing in that age group, is also set to hit the A and A reserve court in the 2023 season as she continues to fast track her development.

Chloe, along with a raft of other Limestone Coast hopefuls were put through their paces earlier this year in a five hour trial at Keith and the Year 10 Grant High School student clearly impressed in both the skills sessions and match play.

Having already been part of the Thunderbirds Academy in a different form last year, as well we representing Mid South East at the SA Country Championships on multiple occasions, Chloe also has value-added to her training by securing a place in the Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy.

“I’m fortunate to be a member of the Limestone Coast Sporting Academy which sees me train twice a week at the gym and I also

complete weekly junior and senior netball trainings at Kalangadoo,” Chloe said.

She also has access to some impressive mentors at her home club.

“I have learnt a lot from watching my mum and other Kalangadoo senior players and I’m lucky to have a great coach at Kalangadoo in Melissa Russell who continues to help me to enjoy the game and develop,” Chloe said. And it is her enjoyment of the game and the simplest reasons for playing netball that keep Chloe motivated.

“I enjoy being a part of a team

and the friendships I’ve made through the sport and I love that it challenges me every time I step out on the court,” she said.

Chloe is making her mark as a mid courter, predominantly centre, but she already has developed a strong team first attitude that will help take her just as far as her talent, athletic ability and skill will.

“My favourite position is centre but I enjoy playing any position needed within my team,” she said.

You don’t earn a place in elite pathway programs if you don’t already have some clearly identifiable strengths but Chloe is also relishing the opportunities her

place in the academy will give her to even further improve.

“I see my defensive pressure as a strength as well as my ability to read the play,” she said. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and working hard to improve my netball skills and knowledge and then being able to share these with my club and team mates.”

Chloe is one of two Limestone Coast netballers to make the emerging athlets academy squad.

LOOKING TO MAKE HER MARK: Chloe Peacock in action in three different positions during round on Mid South East action.

Mid South East Football

ROUND TWO

SENIORS

Hatherleigh

Best - Glencoe: Tory Weaver, Patrick Mitchell, Henry Smith, Jack Edmonds, Zacc Cocks, Dylan Childs. Hatherleigh: Matthew Fabris, Sam Telfer, Will Chay, Max Telfer, Jack Gray

Port MacDonnell

Kongorong

KNT Football

Best - Keith: Daniel Bibby, Seb Schreiver, Jack McAuley, Andrew Cousins, Nick Van Den Berg, Blake Read. Lucindale: Brad Agnew, Riley McFarlane, Henry Tregoweth, Matt Kelsh, Jack Davdison, Thomas

(92)

(62)

Best - Pt Mac: Mark Smith, Will MacDonald, Wade Chant, Colby Munro, Tim Sullivan, Zack Williams. Kongorong: Ryan Vickery, Luke McIntyre, Corben

O’Dea, Jett Attard, Matthew Roberts, Joel Maconachie

Robe 2.2

Kalangadoo

Goals - Robe: Kaden Woodward, Henry Lawrie, Henry Hawker, Ben

(76)

(36)

Dinning, Zac Deane, Jack Sneath. Kalangadoo: Mitch Lowe, Dylan Barlow, Matthew Fatchen, James Pratt, Justin Bronley, Dylan Bromley.

(62)

Goals - Mt Burr: Dylan Ridley, Tylere Stanley, Jackson Dean, Will Bowereing, Peter Guyett, Brodie Hennink. Tantanoola: Marc Roberts, Troy Hatt, Liam

English, Darcy Pink, Cam Saint, Jordan Hatt.

RESERVES

Hatherleigh 19.7 (121) d Glencoe 4.1 (25)

Kongorong 8.6 (54) d Port MacDonnell 4.4 (28)

Kalangadoo 6.8 (44) d Robe 6.6 (42)

Mt Burr 6.13 (49) d Tantanoola 5.4 (34)

SENIOR COLTS

Robe 22.13 (145) d Kalangadoo 5.2 (32)

Port MacDonnell 9.17 (71) d Kongorong 2.4 (16)

Hatherleigh 10.13 (73) d Glencoe 2.5 (17)

Tantanoola 13.4 (82) d Mount Burr 9.10 (64)

JUNIOR COLTS

Robe 15.4 (94) d Kalangadoo 2.0 (12)

Port MacDonnell 4.5 (29) d Kongorong 3.4 (22)

Glencoe 6.7 (43) d Hatherleigh 1.3 (9)

Tantanoola 15.5 (95) d Mount Burr 3.4 (22)

Mid South East Netball

ROUND TWO

A GRADE

Glencoe 57 (C. Cocks, S. Edwards) d Hatherleigh 41 (T. Telfer, R. Nettle);

Port macDonnell 47 (A. Coon, M. Moore) d Kongorong 32 (R. Perry, E. Lightbody) Kalangadoo 57 (L. Kain, G. Gentile) d Robe 34 (L. Perkins, D. Carter); Tantanoola 48 (K. Bromley, K. Ousey) d Mt Burr 44 (O. Dean, E. Easterby)

A RESERVE

Hatherleigh 45 (L. Corman, S. Jones) d Glencoe 43 (M. Watson, J. Gosden); Port MacDonnell 54 (N. Collins, L. Wilson) d Kongorong 30 (G. Bald, K. Farrell); Robe 42 (K. Austin, E. Gould) d Kalangadoo 31 (S. Wrightson, S. Neale);Tantanoola 53 (S. Ryan, K. Redden) d Mt Burr 40 (L. Hateley, M. Gamble)

B GRADE

Glencoe 42 (K. McInnes, K. Sealey) drew with Hatherleigh 42 (J. Bellinger. E. Cook); Port macDonnell 40 d Kongorong 25; Kalangadoo 54 (L. Mules, I;. Giddings) d Robe 37 (E. Mackey); Tantanoola 39 (E. Clarke, C. McCallum) d Mt Burr 19 (S. Lowndes, M. Job)

B RESERVE

Hatherleigh 41 (M. Copping, E. Burton) d Glencoe 20 (J. Robinson, J. Owen); Port MacDonnell 42 (A. Moulden, E. Smith) d Kongorong 19 (C. Hardacre, Z. Booth); kalangadoo 52 (B. Devine, M. Stevens) d Robe 41 (S. Penfold, J. Meggison); Mt Burr 43 (E. Haines, D. Smith) d Tantanoola 31 (T. Taylor, L. Newman)

17 & UNDER

Tantanoola 59 (D. Bevan, K. Thomas) d Mt Burr 52 (J. Bowering, A. Dean); Glencoe 54 (L. Fiegert, K. Ferguson) d Hatherleigh 42 (B. Gysbers, N. Faulkner); Robe 60 (G. Wirth, C. Rayner) d Kalangadoo 25 (H. Kennett, E. Wurst); Port MacDonnell 61 (B. McPherson, A. Stabley) d Kongorong 37 (E. Sealey, J. McKinnon)

15 & UNDER

Kalangadoo 103 (Z. Wurst, L. Egan) d Robe 7 (M. Varga, O. Cheung); Hatherleigh 50 (H. Bellinger) d Glencoe 12 (S. Tweddle, A. Cary); Mt Burr 66 (B. Davis, K. Wilson) d Tantanoola 19 (A. Hoffman, R. Thwaites); Port macDonnell 60 (L. McPherson, J. Morgan) d Kongorong 16 (D. Jennings, H. Attiwill)

13 & UNDER

Hatherleigh 43 (L. Faulkner, L. Hamilton) d Glencoe 32 (L. Hawke, I. Brierley); Kalangadoo 65 d Robe 4 (Z. Vearing, L. Brooks); Mt Burr 34 d Tantanoola 33; Port MacDonnell 48 (E. Jones, L. Neale) d Kongorong 15 (S. Milich, P. Telford); Mount Burr 34 (I. Ballintyne, S. Smith) d Tantanoola 33 (T. Long, R. Damhuis)

Best - Mundulla: Nick Mosey, Jake McGrice, Tom Gaden, Tim Ballinger, Marcus Young, Henry Hollams. Padathaway: jacob Fiegert, Will Rivers, Tobin Cox, Nathan McCarthy, Tarquin, Brown, Thomas

Goals - Kingston: William Watts, Jack Harding, James Siviour, Todd Lockwood, Jack Armfield, Ben Warner. Penola: Jordan Galpin, Brock Egan, Jayden Eldridge, Ben Swan, Damien Wenham, Gerard Merrett.

Bordertown 2.4

Best - Border Disdtricts: Carl Hausler, Isaac Hewson, Fraser Adams, Dylan Schoenmakers, Zac Richards, Mark Quinn. Bordertown: Bryce Damin, Cam Dahlitz, Lachlan Murch, Tyson Hoffman, Sebastian Trenorden, Thomas Whittlesea.

RESERVES

Lucindale 13.5 (83) d Keith 6.12 (48)

Mundulla 15.19 (109) d Padthaway 2.3 (15)

Kingston 12.6 (78) d Penola 10.7 (67)

Bordertown 20.12 (132) d Border Districts 1.0 (6)

Naracoorte v Kybybolite (played Sunday)

SENIOR COLTS

Kingston 11.7 (73) d Penola 6.10 (46)

Keith 6.8 (44) d Padthaway/Lucindale 4.6 (30)

Bordertown 15.11 (101) d Border Districts 1.3 (9)

Naracorote v Kybybolite (played Sunday)

JUNIOR COLTS

Penola 10.4 (64) d Kingston 1.2 (8)

Keith 6.10 (46) d Padthaway/Lucindale 2.3 (15)

Border Districts 9.6 (60) d Bordertown 0.0 (0)

Naracoorte v Kybybolite (played Sunday)

Western Border Netball

ROUND ONE (SOUTH GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER ON ANZAC DAY)

A GRADE Millicent 55 (L. Paul, D. Tunkin) d East Gambier 30 (B. Creek, T. McCallum); West Gambier 84 (S. Ritter, T. Bryant) d Casterton Sandford 35 (I. Longhurst, I. Lane)

A RESERVE

Millicent 58 (J. Sunderland, A. Pratt) d East Gam bier 29 (T. Waters, L. Murray); West Gambier 59 (A. Bosco, T. Earl) d Casterton Sandford 52 (P. Murrell, M. Smith)

B GRADE Millicent 26 (A. Hay, J. Long) d East Gambier 22 (S. James, S. McLean); Casterton Sandford 60 (A. Balzan, T. Cleary) d West Gambier 54 (E. Gillies, K. Heaver)m)

C GRADE

East Gambier 53 (B. Jean, M. Button) d Millicent 27 (E. Wesolowski, E. Bonde); West Gambier 61 (E. Pollock, E. Sutherland) d Casterton Sandford

10 (B. Spattling, I. McKay)

17 & UNDER

Millicent 55 (K. Lindner, L. Van Eeden) d East Gambier 20 (I. Dwyer, M. Lamb); Casterton Sandford 63 (I. Longhurst, C. Hulm) d West Gambier 47 (L. Simpson, A. Pearson)

15 & UNDER A

Millicent 73 (P. Paul, M. Lunch) d East Gambier 12 (L. McIntosh, S. Clark); West Gambier 71 (L. Pearson, A. Allen) d Casterton Sandford 11 (C. Gorman, M. Rees)

15 & UNDER B

West Gambier 77 (A. Reid, M. Vivian) d Casterton Sandford 0 (K. Vide, A. Luer)

13 & UNDER A

Millicent 63 (A. Thomson, L. Crowe) d East Gambier 7 (S. McCracken, C. Little); Casterton Sandford 33 (M. Robbins, A. Murphy) d West Gambier 18 (C. Vorwerk, C. Hunter)

13 & UNDER B

East Gambier 16 (O. Hosking, T. Olsen) d Millicent 11 (P. Johnson, S. Walker); Casterton Sandford 36 (M. Robbins, B. Mutch) d West Gambier 6 (H. Jackson, S. Riddoch)r)

11 & UNDER

Millicent 17 (Z. Thomson, B. Douglas) d East Gambier 14 (L. Bowyer, S. Beveridge); Casterton Sandford 22 (C. Longhurst, B. Green) d West Gambier 11 (P. Bonney-Dawson, K. McKinnon)

A GRADE

Keith 52 (M Wachtel, E Richardson) d Lucindale 43 (N Smart, H Smart)

Penol 56 (J Adams, S Adams) d Kingston 24 (E Wright, G Burns)

Border Districts 38 (D Hannaford, P Moyle-Read) d Bordertown 34 (A Fuentes, A Langley)

A RESERVE

Lucindale 44 (J Wachtel, N Hocking) d Keith 41 (F Evans, P Jones)

Mundulla 45 (L Wiese, A Eastwood) d Padthaway 30 (A Haydon, A Whibley)

Penola 69 (K Wilson, K Honner) d Kingston 29 (A Menz, T Daniel)

Bordertown 40 (S Diment, N Twigden) d Border Districts 28 (A Randall, A Haynes)

B GRADE

Keith 42 (S Pese, T Donaldson) d

Lucindale 31 (I Smith, K Edmonds)

Mundulla 60 (A Modra, M Leach) d Padthaway 21 (K Woodman, K Brown)

Penola 70 (L Moore, K Eason) d Kingston 28 (Z Lewis, M Armfield)

Border Districts 51 (B Sambell, L Pitt) d Bordertown 33 (K Murch, H Jefferies)

C GRADE

Lucindale 36 (A Romer, E Boston) d Keith 28 (K Dick, K Wood)

Mundulla 42 (L Rockett, E House) d Padthaway 27 (L Ward, M Maynard)

Penola 47 (S O’Brien, A Auld) d Kingston 30 (N Pink, K Watson)

Bordertown 34 (J Day, M McFarlane) d Border Districts 21 (Z Grigg, O Pretlove)

DIVISION ONE

Mundulla 55 (S Moreton, K Schneider) d Padthaway 50 (A Frick, L Mathews)

Kingston 38 (D Bermingham, P Stenner) d Penola 33 (H Berkin, E Skeer)

Bordertown 44 (H Twigden, E Orrock) d Border Districts 43 (A Mahney, K Rata)

DIVISION TWO

Keith 48 (K Dick, T Evans) d

Lucindale 25 (J Pike, P Pinchbeck)

Padthaway 38 (A Orton, H Shepherd) d Mundulla 14 (K Moreton, H Davis)

Penola 35 (M O’Brien, M Bell) d Kingston 22 (A Mattner, G Miller)

Border Districts 57 (B Hawkins, L Smith) d Bordertown 12 (E Jozeps, T Ballinger)

DIVISION THREE

Bordertown 28 (A Bryant, A Stratford) d Border Districts 8 (E Koch, E Sambell)

13 & UNDER A

Keith 18 (K Evans, I McLeay) d

Lucindale 13 (L Clarke, M Raedel)

Mundulla 22 (M Kennett, W Durbridge) d Padthaway 2 (E Orton, K Robinson)

Penola 41 (A Briggs, H Braun) d

Kingston 25 (K Rasheed, C Pink)

Bordertown 32 (C Dahlitz, E Twigden) d Border Districts 12 (O Unger, P Harvie)

13 & UNDER B

Border Districts 12 (N Murphy, S Hawker) d Bordertown 6 (P Blackwell, S Treloar)

MT GAMBIER

Western Border opens with a bang

East Gambier & Millicent face off in indigenous round one clash at McDonald Park

1. Tim Brennan & the Welcome to Country at McDonald Park

2. Millicent’s Clint Gallio looks to fend off this challenge from Pat Hatch.

3. Sam Willis looking to break a tackle

4. Sam Waring (Millicent) & Carl Slape contest the ruck

5. Noah Lang looks to dish off a handball to a team mate

6. Nick Lock (East Gambier) looks to deny Jacob Carger this mark

7. Demi Verbena in full flight

8. Morgan Amy takes a well timed interception

9. Best on court Lille Paul at full stretch

10. New East Gambier recruit Eliza Cole in action.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRANK MONGER

Johnson continues her stunning form

Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies working their way through qualifying rounds

Clear weather assisted good scoring in the 2nd Qualifying Round for 43 ladies at the Mount Gambier Golf Club last Wednesday.

In form lady golfer, Trudy Johnson (handicap 27) absolutely blitzed the field with a great score of 93 off the stick, nett 66, seven strokes under her handicap.

Trudy’s score for the qualifying rounds meant she was eligible to play in the A Grade Club Championship, however, she has opted to playing off in the C Grade Championship.

Trudy’s split for her game was 45/48=93 off the stick and included 5 Pars. The handicapper will once again be adjusting her handicap. Playing 15 strokes better than the 1st round of the Championship, Janina Morrison (handicap 18) carded 42/48=90 off the stick which put her in second placing.

Janina climbed the ladder in the draw to finish sixth. Janina had a great front nine with 42 off the stick which included a birdie on the third hole. She also played under her handicap.

Third placing went to Hope Bliss, (Handicap 20) playing to her Handicap with 45/48=93 off the stick and only had one blemish for the day with consistency shown on all the other holes.

Campbell & Duncan take the honours at Millicent

Last week at the Millicent Bowls Club in the 2-4-2 game, 26 players registered to play as the afternoon weather looked much better than what it was in the morning.

Before going out to play, vice president Aaron Emonson informed all players that as from the April 30 every second Sunday there will be Social Bowls with names in by no later than 12.30pm.

There will also be a sheet up for players to put their names down to play for that coming Sunday.

The winning team for last week and taking home the prize pool of $26 each went to Peter Dunnicliff and Iain Campbell with a score of 33+18. Runners up was the team of Steve Skeer and Kym Stewart, winning the $5 bar voucher each with a score of 32+7.

Other winning teams were Derrick Lindh, Neil Whelan 32+1. Ross Warren, Peter Scanlon

31+3. Ros Varcoe, Aaron Emonson 31+3 and a triple of Ian Nitschke, Malcolm Wright, John Scudds 30+10.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Top right) Iain Campbell & Peter Dunnicliff

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Bottom right)

Steve Skeer & Kym Stewart

Ten balls were given out to Mary Kentish down to Jennifer Van Ritjhoven. All ladies received a ball each for their good scoring on the day.

Pro Shot of three balls went to Bernie Jennings on the 8th Par 3 Hole.

Nearest the Pin for A Grade on the 8th hole was won by Bernie Jennings and for second shot on the 6th Hole was won for B Grade by Lorraine Stratford and C Grade Lyndal McInerney.

The highlight of the day went to a very excited Jeannette Braun, who had a spectacular Eagle 2 on

APRIL 22 STABELFORD RESULTS

the 18th Hole, and she will be the recipient of 10 balls from the club’s Eagles Nest.

This week the qualifiers are playing off in the quarter finals. Top qualifier in the respective Grades are Jennifer Van Ritjhoven (A Grade) Penne Saffin B Grade and Lizzie Clements C Grade. Best of luck to all participants. The rest of the field are competing in a stableford event.

QUALIFYING ROUND: Third placegetter Hope Bliss & winner Trudy Johnston. Absent: Second placegetter Janina Morrison.

Very good weather and the course in good condition 13 lady golfers teed up last Saturday to play a stableford competition.

Once again Marie Douglas (handicap 23) won on a Saturday with 36 points. Marie had a very good back nine to win on a countback, scoring 19 points on that nine with four 3 pointers and no wipeouts.

Unlucky to lose the countback Helen Heaver (handicap 28) also registered 36 points, but lost due to having 16 points on the back Nnne. Helen enjoyed a great Front Nine having 20 points which included 8 three pointers. Third placing went to Helen Gregory (handicap 15) with her split being 21-14=35 points. Helen played consistent golf with 5 pars and no wipeouts.

Indoor bowls results

Kimberly-Clark Australia Pennants -

Round 1

Kilsby Shield

Commercial Club 65 d Glenburnie 55,

Post-Tel 61 d Kongorong 41, RSL

Shield

Saints 2, 142.55; Blue Lake Bowlers White 2, 132.84; Moorak Blue 2, 125.00; Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 0, 80.00; Glencoe 0, 73.61; Moorak Red 0, 70.14

WORLD

Hommelhoff crowned club champion 2022 Division 2 winner gets the job done in Division 1 in 2023

Kate Hommelhoff has been crowned champion in the 2023 Belgiornos Cafe sponsored Handicap Championships for Division One.

Hommelhoff was the Division

Two champion in 2022 and having dropped her handicap by one stroke over the course of the three rounds of qualifying this year it allowed her to enter Division One as the eighth qualifier and she worked her way through the quarters and semi’s to the grand final.

The matchup with Sue Agars off 20 was always going to be a one of hard work for Agars who had to concede 9 handicap strokes to Hommelhoff

After the first nine holes Hommelhoff was 3-up and Agars was able to hold the score from getting too far away from her with the scores see-sawing. Hommelhoff was still 3-up at the completion of 18 holes, adding another win on the 19th, halving the 20th, a lost ball on the 21st, a win and halved holes on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th giving Hommelhoff the win 4/3. Referee was Geraldine Scott.

The match between Division Two top seed Carol Melhuish and 5th seed Jo Gogan went down to the wire with Melhuish off 36 and Gogan 35, one extra handicap stroke going to Melhuish.

After nine holes the score was all

even, the next nine showed great determination from both women having wins and losses in equal proportion until the win for Gogan on the 18th and 19th put her 2-up.

Melhuish dug deep with wins on the 20th and 24th but Gogan added another 4 wins to take the match 2-up on the 27th hole. Referee was Rosemary Martland.

STABLEFORD RESULTS

For those not involved in the finals the stableford competition winner in Division One was Josie Ashby signing for 34 points off a 21 handicap. A slow start 14 points on the front nine included one three-pointer with two scrubs. The back-nine 20 contained three three-pointers and no scrubs securing the win. Ronda Edwards off a 15 handicap scored 32 points with splits of 13/19 that included five three-pointers and two scrubs forced a count-back with Cherryl Hill also signing for 32 points.

Division Two’s Lynda Nannings had the score of the day posting 36 points with consistent nines of 18/18 and included five threepointers and no scrubs. Lyn Annand and Jaynee Oberer both had 32 points, splits of 14/13, causing a count-back with the former taking the 2nd prize voucher.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot on the 2nd hole winner’s were Hill (div 1) and Annand (div 2) the pro-shot

SEN podcasts grow in popularity

was won by Dianne Perryman and ferret prizes won by Helen Stratford 5th, and Trudy Herbert 11th.

APRIL 15 RESULTS

A wet start for those teeing off before mid morning caused a few cancellations but it didn’t deter the winner Jorja Morale scoring 33 points, followed by Ronda Edwards, Karen Panagopoulos and Josie Ashby all with 30 points. A count-back was required going Edward’s way relegating Panagopoulos to third spot.

2-4-2 victory for Scanlon & O’Connell

On April 13, 25 players took to the greens at the Millicent Bowls Club for the weekly 2-4-2 competition. Winners this week were Peter Scanlon and Arthur O’Connell 35+21 with runners up Jim Campbell and Kym Stewart.

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) continues to show significant podcast growth, with eight SEN podcasts appearing in the top 150 based on the March Australian Podcast Ranker.

With the unveiling of an all-new line up involving Garry Lyon, Tim Watson, Kane Cornes, David King and Nathan Buckley, SEN Breakfast was SEN’s most popular podcast throughout the month and 11th on the overall list with 1.12 million downloads.

The Whateley podcast is also featured in the Top 20 on the Australian Podcast Ranker.

Unique users also grew significantly throughout March for podcast use, increasing 26% year on year.

SEN podcasts to feature in the top 150 based on downloads include:

• 11th SEN Breakfast – 1,120,572 downloads

• 18th Whateley – 716,587 downloads

• 58th The Run Home With Joel & Fletch – 210,733 downloads

• 75th Sportsday – 151,616 downloads

• 80th Breakfast With Vossy & Brandy – 141,387501 downloads

• 83rd The Sounding Board – 137,024 downloads

• 98th Giddy Up With Gareth Hall – 100,559 downloads

• 128th Morning Glory With Matty Johns -64,159

SEN digital director Simon Chapman said March was another great month for SEN as they continue to focus on providing their audience with their choice of content in a time and format that suits them.

“We look forward to continuing this momentum with several significant world level sporting events throughout the year, plus the return of the NRL and AFL.”

Other winning teams were Eddie Hann and Adriana Ross 33+11; David Botting and Carl Schapel 33+10; Malcolm Wright adn Iain Campbell 32+11 and a draw between Ian Michell and John Scudds 21+0 and Ian Nitschke and Neil Whelan 19+0.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Top right) Peter Scanlon & Arthur O’Connell

HANDICAP FINALISTS: Division 2 runner up Carol Melhuish & winner Jo Gogan with Division 1 winner Kate Hommelhoff & runner u Sue Agars

SEN racing talent now boasts the top ranked radio podcast

Captain wins stableford

Gareth Hall continues to be lengths ahead of the competition and deliver the latest racing news to an expanding audience, with his program Giddy Up With Gareth Hall revealed as the most downloaded racing radio podcast in Australia.

Based on the recently announced March Australian Podcast Ranker, Giddy Up With Gareth Hall is the only racing based podcast to appear in the top 150 for downloads, a great testament to Gareth and his SENTrack program within his first six months with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN).

Throughout March, Giddy Up With Gareth Hall received 100,559 podcast downloads, growing 20% month on month, demonstrating an increased appetite for racing content in the lead up to the Autumn Racing Carnival.

Hall has taken the show all around Australia and New Zealand, supported by a strong and innovative digital strategy across podcast, Twitter, Tik Tok and Instagram.

Hall said it had been an incredible ride so far. “To get up each day and have the opportunity to work with your mates and produce a show dedicated to the sports you love is such a privilege,” he said.

“I am lucky to have a passionate team that bring their own special qualities to the show to provide our listeners with content with a difference that’s a lot of fun and informative.

“The support from the industry, especially the participants, has also blown me away and most importantly it’s great to share my love for the industry with the listeners that are the heart and soul of the Giddy Up.

“It’s been so bloody fun, and it’s only the start.”

Sports Entertainment Network CEO Craig Hutchison said SEN couldn’t be prouder of Gareth and his broader production and digital team who have made a huge impact on the business since joining six months ago.

“To be the most downloaded radio racing podcast in Australia is a remarkable achievement,” Hutchison said.

“We look forward to seeing his program continue to grow both via our audio frequencies, podcast platforms and beyond.”

Giddy Up With Gareth Hall also airs on SENTrack – the home of chasing, pacing and racing. SENTrack has 20 stations throughout Australia, delivering an entertaining look at daily racing news, tips and previews.

Lucindale course on a lovely Autumn day last week to play a stableford competition, sponsored by Annie Haynes - The Shelter B&B. On returning to the clubhouse Rachel Smith and Nicole Hocking were able to tutor us on entering the results to the ‘1Golf’system. The club is grateful to Rachel and Nicole for the time they have given to set the new scoring system up for our club, and a grateful nod to all past members who had to tediously collate and enter ‘the old way’.

club’s able captain Rachel Smith with 37 stableford points, with Karena Higgins the runner up on 34.

Runner up for the B Grade was Kylie Grundy with a great score of 35 stableford points, however, the big winner had to be Kerry Gilkes with a top score of 41.

Nearest the pin on the 3rd, went to Michelle Justin, and on the 12th , Nicole Hocking.

On the 16th, Jacki Baker landed nearest the pin for the A grade,

and Kylie Grundy for the B Grade. On ANZAC Day players can join the Legacy Challenge at the Naracoorte Golf Club, from 11am for 12noonstart.

There will be a Stroke Round, sponsored by Betta Home Living Naracoorte this Wednesday and the 2nd Qualifying round Elders Club Championships.

STABLEFORD WINNERS: Karena Higgins & Rachel Smith. Annie Haynes (sponsor), Kerry Gilkes & Kylie Grundy

DeDonatis claims win

Millicent ladies tackle a stableford round

In lovely weather conditions we had 16 women played a stableford/short course event at the Millicent Golf Club.

RESULTS

A Grade: Virginia DeDonatis 35pts

Runner Up : Sue Agnew 34pts

B Grade: Lois Tilley 36pts

Runner Up: Heidi Muhovics 33pts

Ball winners: Bec Shanks 33pts, Debbie Tincknell 32pts, Bronwyn Clarke 31pts c/b.

9 hole comp- back nine: Sue Ireland 20pts

NTP 3rd: Virginia DeDonatis

NTP 2nd shot 18th hcp 0-24: Virginia

DeDonatis

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 25-54: Julie McKenzie

NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp 32-54: Sharne

Peacock

Birdies: Debbie Tincknell 12th

STABLEFORD WINNERS: Sue Agnew, Lois Tilley, Heidi Muhovics.

Listen to the Ashes action live on SEN

SEN Mount Gambier 1629 & SEN app secure exclusive rights to 2023 Ashes

Sports Entertainment Network’s commitment to cricket has been franked with a commercial radio first – the Ashes is headed to SEN and SENZ.

SEN Cricket last week announced it had secured exclusive commercial audio rights for the upcoming Ashes series

between England and Australia. Led by Adam Collins (pictured), SEN will have a commentary team live on the ground in England to call every ball of the muchanticipated match-up. The series is billed as a battle between Brendon McCullum’s “Baz Ball” and a Pat Cummins led Australian team searching for a first Ashes win on English soil since 2001.

The broadcast will air on almost 60 SEN and SENZ stations including SEN 1116am, SEN 1170am, SENQ 693am, SEN Mount Gambier 1629 am, SENZ Auckland 1476am, SENZ Christchurch 1260am and beyond.

The exciting news comes following

recent confirmation that SEN and SENZ will also broadcast the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and India in England midyear.

Sports Entertainment Network CEO Craig Hutchison said it was an honour for the entire SEN Cricket team to call the Ashes.

“We’ve travelled with the Australian team to series in Pakistan and India and are committed to bringing cricket fans the best coverage live from in venues and across our stations, SEN app and @SEN_ Cricket social channels,” Hutchison said.

“And what a series it will be. SENZ’s own Baz McCullum has reinvented this England team and arguably Test cricket itself –

and the tactical battle against a seasoned and gifted Australian team that has taken all before it will be fascinating.

“We can’t wait for the first ball of this gripping series on June 16 and will be there to share every moment, ball by ball, live from in venue for our audiences who’ve come to know one thing: we’ll be there.”

2023 Ashes Series

1st Test – 16-20 June, Edgbaston

Cricket Ground, Birmingham

2nd Test – 28 June-2 July, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

3rd Test – 6-10 July, Headingley

Cricket Ground, Leeds

4th Test – 19-23 July, Old Trafford

Cricket Ground, Manchester

5th Test – 27-31 July, The Kia Oval, London

Masters event returns to local diamonds

Blue Lake Sports Park set to host annual event this weekend

The 57th Lucindale Easter Tournament was held over the Easter weekend in unusually damp and dreary weather however given the long range forecast was significantly worse than the reality organisers and the players were lucky to get through the weekend with only minor rain delays.

As expected the Lucindale courts were magnificent and handled Thursday evening’s heavy downpour without any damage.

The event is growing in popularity year after year, with the campsites booked out well in advance this year, encouraging the Lucindale Country Club to expand their site. It was with enthusiasm that regulars returned, and many first

timers too. The entries kept rolling in, and the committee knew they were in for another fantastic turn out.

A full calendar of events was on offer over the Easter weekend at the Lucindale Country Club with juniors, vets and open events.

The event attracts players from ‘new to tennis’ right through to the A graders.

There were also golf events with pairs ambrose on Friday, night golf Friday night and the Easter Cup Stableford event, as well as the always popular quiz night and Wizzbang the Wizard on Sunday night.

With 212 players in 28 events, the tournament desk was kept

busy scheduling more than 408 matches.

With Easter falling outside of daylight savings this year organisers knew they were going to be in a race against the sun setting to complete the day’s matches on Friday and Saturday.

A big thankyou to Lucindale Area School for once again allowing the event to use their hardcourts to get through the 11&U Girls and Boys matches.

The first day’s play culminated in an epic A Grade mixed final being played in the dark, with all players deciding the conditions were preferrable to returning the following morning just to conclude their tie break.

The final score went the way of Adam Fonfe and Jodie White’s way 20-18 in that tiebreak.

A couple of rain delays on the Saturday resulted in the A Grade Men’s semi final and final and the A Grade Women’s final being moved to Sunday morning.

And while the action on the main courts was pretty hot, it was noted that the real talent could be seen everyday on the Hot Shots courts.

The event was lucky to have regular Easter Tournament player and tennis coach Adam Fonfe taking an enthusiastic group of youngsters for a coaching session on Saturday morning, proving the signs are positive for the future of this much loved tournament.

The Lucindale Tennis committee would like to acknowledge the generosity of our major sponsors and trophy donors - Mini Jumbuk, LICO Pty Ltd, Richmond Park White Suffolk & Mulgundawa Poll Dorsets

Studs, Graetzy’s Transport, Kelsh’s Livestock, Kuti Shack, TDC Livestock

& Property Agents, Synergy Ag Solutions, Osborn Mechanical and Farm Finance Co.

ALL SMILES: (Left) A Grade Men’s champion Martin Richards.

NEW GENERATION: (Above) Adam Fonfe working with the Hot Shots participants with the weekend coaching sessions.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (Opp. page from top) A Grade Womens Doubles

winnners Jane Reeves & Jodie White; A Grade Mixed winners Jodie White and Adam Fonfe with Eliza Handbury(centre); 13&U Boys doubles winners Toby Longbottom & Sam Haase

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HELEN FONFE & ELIZA COLE

Mens B Grade Doubles

Friday’s Results

Mixed A Grade Doubles

Winner

Adam Fonfe and Jodie White

Runner Up

Paul Roberts and Claire

Pickering

Veterans Mixed Doubles

Winner

Mike Howard and Leanne

Graetz

Runner Up

Paul Griffin and Kerry Griffin

Mixed B Grade Doubles

Winner

Ollie Byne and Caroline Byne

Runner Up

James Wheeler and Stefanie

Richards

Mixed C Grade Doubles

Winner

Michael Moulton and Stephanie

Twaits

Runner Up

Jason Loke and Jemyma Loke

Girls 11 & Under Singles

Winner

Zara Cole

Runner Up

Jessica Zwart

Girls 13 & Under Singles

Winner

Amelie Shrive

Runner Up

Sienna Jones

Girls 15 & Under Singles

Winner

Amy Hrstich

Runner Up

Jessica Douglas

Boys 11 & Under Singles

Winner

Daniel Moncrieff

Runner Up

Tom Greene

Boys 13 & Under Singles

Winner

Tom Handbury

Runner Up

Lachlan Geue

Boys 15 & Under Singles

Winner

Kai Coghlan

Runner Up

Sam Scott-Young

Saturday’s Results

Mens A Grade Singles

Winner

Martin Richards

Runner Up

Andrew van den Hurk

Mens B Grade Singles

Winner

Darren Sweet

Runner Up

Brad Geue

Mens C Grade Singles

Winner

David Cole

Runner Up

Lachlan Geue

Womens A Grade Singles

Winner

Michelle Dickson

Runner Up

Bree-Anna Leibhardt

Womens B Grade Singles

Winner

Jemyma Loke

Runner Up

Alita Huyser

Womens C Grade Singles

Winner

Hayley Sampson

Runner Up

Karli Green

Boys 11 & Under Doubles

Winner

Tom Greene and Joe Green

Runner Up

Bertie Fonfe and Jack Jones

Boys 13 & Under Doubles

Winner

Samuel Haase and Toby Longbottom

Runner Up

Benjamin Gregory and Ollie

Sparkes

Boys 15 & Under Doubles

Winner

Kai Coghlan and Sam ScottYoung

Runner Up

Kobe Cole and William LeCornu

Girls 11 & Under Doubles

NO EVENT

Girls 13 & Under Doubles

Winner

Sophie Hrstich and Mia Jones

Runner Up

Sienna Jones and Claire Painter

Girls 15 & Under Doubles

NO EVENT

Sunday’s Results

Mens A Grade Doubles

Winner

Lachlan Flynn and Martin Richards

Runner Up

Paul Griffin and Andrew van den Hurk

Winner

Kai Coghlan and Sam ScottYoung

Runner Up

Rob Brownlow and Michael James

Mens C Grade Doubles

Winner

Sam Hrstich and Dan Jenkins

Runner Up

Lochie Arnold and Angus McTaggart

Womens A Grade Doubles

Winner

Jane Reeves and Jodie White

Runner Up

Bree-Anna Leibhardt and Claire Pickering

Womens B Grade Doubles

Winner

Amy Hrstich and Jemyma Loke

Runner Up

Heather Richards and Barb Williams

Womens C Grade Doubles

Winner

Jessica Douglas and Jorja

Douglas

Runner Up

Hannah Matthews and Andrea Orrock

Back to back victory Mixed pairs decided at Port MacDonnell Bowls Club

Fifteen teams nominated for the Port MacDonnell Mixed Pairs Championship.

Chris Richards and Judy Grovenor (picture above left) defeated Victor Perryman and Suzzann Connell; Nick Negline and Robin Burley and Carol and Barrie Schmidt in a close game which came down to the last end, winning by one to advance to the final. Adam Wilson and Sharon Perryman (pictured above right) defeated Danny Gaut and Shirley Taylor; Nell and Graham Lucas and David and Julie Beaman to advance to the final against Richards and Grosvenor.

The final started out fairly even with Richards and Grosvenor leadin g 6-5 after six ends and after nine ends the took the lead out to 10-5. On the 10th end Wilson shifted the kitty back to score four shots to make the difference one with five ends to play. With score level on the 15 end a extra end had to be played. to decide the winner. In a great game Richards and Grosvenor scored one to take the title for back to back wins.

South East Golf Veterans tackle Bordertown

Forty-seven veterans went to Bordertown for the last game before a break whilst the group visit the Riverland. The Millicent Tiger, Geoff Cameron ran away with Division 1 scoring 40 points. Runner up was Bordertown’s Bruce Ballinger with 36 from Doug Robbins on 35. Division 2 went to former local Peter Vile with 35 from Glen Tilley 34 and Trev Williams 33. 5 NTPs were on offer and won by Pat Seneca, Peter Vile, Peter Barras, Peter Bateman and Alan Schultz and the ball rundown was to 28 or better. The prized Ross Orchard Trophy was taken out by Bobby Davies and Brian Slape. After the break competition will resume at Beachport on May 8, Harrow, May 15 and Millicent, May 22.

Mount Gambier Golf Club men’s results

APRIL 13 STABLEFORD

David Millard’s 40 points was enough to win by one on Thursday, with Ken Whitehead second on 39, Rob Harkness 3rd on 38 and Bryan Pink, Nic Clayton and Richard Gosling all posting 37. Millard posted 21 points going out and came home in 19 including, like all good players, a birdie on the last. It was to prove a pivotal 4 points considering the tight scores at the top. Wayne Sampson didn’t finish first on Thursday but he was on top of the world after his ace on our signature hole the Par three 8th. A smooth 7 iron, which according to witnesses, never left the pin; landing a few yards short of the pin; pitching; then slowly rolling in at perfect holing place.

The ball rundown extended to 34 points with John Shirley pocketing the last one. Nearest the pins belonged to Wayne Sampson unsurprisingly on the 8th and popular member and club stalwart Jack Peacock on the 16th.

APRIL 15 STROKE ROUND

Nathan Taylor had a fine nett 65 on Saturday to win by 5 strokes from Richard Gosling on nett 70. Clint Mitchell, Nick Seager and Jake Dempsey all tied 3rd on nett 71. Taylor’s round was highlighted by birdies on the 13th and 15th and he closed out with two pars to break 80 and post 79 off the stick.

The ball rundown extended to nett 77 with Sullivan Moryn taking the last one. Clint Mitchell took nearest the pin on the 8th and Judson Wheatley on the 16th with only Wheatley able to make his birdie putt.

Battle of the Wilson at SEAC Park

Tough competiton in round two action of the 2023 motorkhana season

Earlier this month the action returned to the Glenburnie Saleyards with the South Eastern Automobile Club (SEAC) running the second round of the 2023 series.

Clashing (again) with other motorsport events elsewhere in the land of Oz, entries were again low with a small field of 10 to start the day.

Long time campaigner in all motorsports, Ken Trimnell put his hand up to put the day’s tests together to give the competitors a challenge – or two – or three even.

Choosing 8 test layouts from the Motorkhana “Bible” and running each test 3 times gave a total of 24 runs for the day, with minimal delays in changing layouts.

A late withdrawal brought the field back to 9 and Jason Sims led the action into the first test layout.

“Square Slalom” is quite a tight and 8 cone “Square” test that is a handful if attacked and that is what Jason did, setting the pace for others to beat, until Damien Wilson – last car to start – showed his normal “style” and snipped 2 seconds off Sims best effort.

Sims Junior, Henry, is showing improvement each outing and did well in this test, posting 3rd quickest, from Cohen Hamilton, Sarah Coates, Geoff Wilson, Bruce Hamilton, Bayley Munro and Harrison Bliss.

Second attempt Damien Wilson improved a little to hold onto the quickest time from Jason Sims, Bayley Munro – at his first Motorkhana – found the correct line in his Mazda and made 3rd spot a tenth of a second in front of Henry Sims, who improved some 2 seconds on his first run.

Geoff Wilson pushed the Magna a lot more and bettered his first run by 4 seconds to get 5th, 6/10ths in front of Cohen Hamilton 6th, Harrison Bliss next with a 12 second improvement on his first attempt to fill 7th. Bruce Hamilton improved on his first run but had to settle for 8th and Sarah Coates could not match her first run and finished in 9th spot.

Same test layout, Damien Wilson and Jason Sims both shaved a little more time off previous times and held 1 & 2, with Bayley Munro nipping at their heels in 3rd spot, 1 second behind with Henry Sims holding on to 4th, Geoff Wilson 5th, Cohen Hamilton 6th, Bruce Hamilton 7th, Harrison Bliss 8th and Coates even though quicker than her first run finished 9th in the

using the 8 cone Square, suited to the specials and smaller cars.

Jason Sims headed the list for this one with the Wilson Magna getting 2nd spot from Damien Wilson –collecting a cone penalty – having to settle for 3rd with Henry Sims in 4th, Cohen Hamilton 5th, Coates 6th, Munro 7th, Bruce Hamilton 8th and Bliss 9th with his cone penalty costing a couple of spots.

Second attempt for Gables, Damien Wilson had a clean run for fastest time, from Jason Sims a second behind and in second spot.

Bayley Munro, having his first Motorkhana, picked up 3rd spot, improving some 13 seconds on his first run, with Henry Sims 4th, Cohen Hamilton 5th, Geoff Wilson 6th, Coates 7th, Bliss 8th and Bruce Hamilton 9th with a cone penalty.

Third run, D Wilson 1 from J Sims 2, H Sims 3, Munro 4, Cohen Hamilton 5, G Wilson 6, Bliss 7, Coates 8 and Bruce Hamilton 9th.

Similar layout, Gable Slalom has another cone added in the centre to change the course considerably.

Damien Wilson set the pace from J Sims, H Sims 3, Cohen Hamilton 4, G Wilson 5, Coates 6, Bliss 7, Bruce

1, J Sims 2, Bliss 3, H Sims 4, G Wilson 5, Coates 6, Cohen Hamilton 7, Bruce Hamilton 8 and Munro 9th. Third run, D Wilson again 1, from Munro finally getting the course correct 2nd, Bliss 3rd, Coates 4, G Wilson 5, Cohen Hamilton 6, Bruce Hamilton 7th, J Sims 8th and H Sims 9th.

Track change to Diamond Slalom – still a variant of the 8 cone “Square” and Cohen Hamilton showed everyone how to do the job, getting the Big Auto Falcon around well for fastest time, from Munro 2nd, Coates 3rd – also enjoying a bit more “flowing” track to exercise the Commodore Ute with D Wilson 4th (another cone penalty) Bruce Hamilton 5th, G Wilson 6th (penalty for entering wrong garage) Henry Sims 7th, Bliss 8th and Jason Sims withdrawn with a driveline problem in the Celica.

Same layout, D Wilson 1st, Munro 2nd, Cohen Hamilton 3rd, Bruce Hamilton 4th, Coates 5th, G Wilson 6th, Henry Sims 7th and Bliss 8th.

After a lunch break at the Saleyards canteen, course change made by Director Trimnell to the “Hopkirk” layout which involves some reverse direction changes when driving the course.

Damien Wilson set the pace on the first run from Geoff Wilson 2nd, Cohen Hamilton 3rd, Coates 4th, Henry Sims 5th, Munro 6th, Bliss 7th, Bruce Hamilton 8th.

Hopkirk Take 2, Damien Wilson from Geoff Wilson from Cohen Hamilton from Coates, all similar times to first go.

Bruce Hamilton stayed “on course” for this test and got 5th spot for the less scenic route on this run. Henry Sims 6th, now piloting a

Magna auto after the Celica had to retire, found some speed in the bigger car. Harrison Bliss next home from Bayley Munro 8th.

Hopkirk Take 3, Damien Wilson trimmed a little more off his previous run times to secure 1st spot from Geoff Wilson in 2nd, Cohen Hamilton 3rd, Munro 4th, Coates 5th, Henry Sims 6th, Bliss 7th and Bruce Hamilton 8th after enjoying himself a little more than the track would allow.

Next layout is “Double Hat” and can be driven quite hard with 2 right hand turns and 3 left hand turns, but you have to get the sequence correct or the dreaded “WD” penalty gets to your spot on the score sheet, as 3 of the drivers found out on the first run.

Damien Wilson scored top spot, well clear of the rest of the pack.

Bruce Hamilton got 2nd by one hundredth of a second from Geoff Wilson in 3rd, Two hundredths of a second in front of Cohen Hamilton in 4th. Harrison Bliss locked in 5th spot. Coates, Munro and H Sims all scored the “WD” spot for equal 6th.

Take 2 run of Double Hat, D Wilson 1, B Hamilton 2, C Hamilton 3, G Wilson 4, Coates 5 – one hundredth behind Wilson – Sims H and Munro listed at 6th with “WD” times and Bliss 8th.

Take 3 run of Double Hat, D Wilson 1st (3 from 3), Cohen Hamilton 2, Geoff Wilson 3, Munro 4, Coates 5, H Sims 6, Bruce Hamilton 7 and Bliss 8.

Final Test layout change was a popular choice, being titled “Spiro Slalom”.

Damien Wilson ended a good day, cleaning up on this test in his

Geoff Wilson got the Magna home in 2nd spot under a second behind, with Bayley Munro getting the hang of it for 3rd, Bruce Hamilton 4th, Harrison Bliss also got a good run at this test and scored 5th spot with a good run. Cohen Hamilton was next in 6th from Coates 7th and Henry Sims 8th. Same test, 2nd run, D Wilson 1, Bruce Hamilton 2nd, Munro 3rd, G Wilson 4th, Bliss 5th, Cohen Hamilton 6th, Coates 7th and H Sims 8th.

Last run for the day, Damien Wilson again 1st home, Cohen Hamilton improving some 7 seconds on this run got 2nd spot. Bayley Munro made it 3 x 3rds, Geoff Wilson 4th, Bliss 5th, Coates 6th, Bruce Hamilton 7th and Henry Sims 8th.

Director Trimnell and his helping officials were thanked for the entertaining day of competition.

ROUND TWO SCORES:

1st Damien Wilson 746.62 Class C

2nd Geoff Wilson 882.31 Class D (M)

3rd Cohen Hamilton 890.49 Class D

4th Sarah Coates 937.92 Class D

5th Bayley Munro 973.40 Class D

6th Henry Sims 1006.45 Class J (D)

7th Harrison Bliss 1017.14 Class J (E)

8th Bruce Hamilton1030.96 Class D Round 3 of this series is listed for August. Check the Competition Calendar at the Club website www.seacsa.com

TACKLING TRIMNELL’S COURSE:

MT GAMBIER

Nissan Silvia.

(Above top row from left) Damien Wilson & Sarah Coates and (above bottom row from left) Geoff Wilson & Henry Sims.

Carlin & Gazzard MG Mount Gambier