Lifestyle1 issue 988

Lifetime Achievement Award for industry giant Driving success

“He has left an indelible mark on the industry, consistently displaying a commitment to the philosophy of having quality people, and providing quality vehicles, service, and products.” That was just part of the citation outlining the contribution of Mount Gambier’s Peter Roberts (pictured second from left) to the Australian motor industry when he was presented with an Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Lifetime Achievement Award last week. See inside for story

AN HONOUR HARD EARNED: James Voortman - CEO of Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), Peter Roberts – Managing Director of OGR, Karyn Roberts, Bryce Roberts – Dealer Principal of OGR, Frank Agostino – President of Motor Trade Association (MTA), David Blackhall – AADA Chairman, Paul Crawford also received Lifetime Achievement Award for CMV Group as Joint Managing Director, Darrell Jacobs – CEO of MTA (SA)

BrainTeaser

1. Who is the coach of the Adelaide Thunderbirds?

2. Which portfolio does Labor Minister Tanya Plibersek currently hold?

3. In which ocean does Fiji sit?

4. Which two colours make up the official flag of Madagascar?

5. Who played Greg Focker in the Meet the Parents movie franchise?

6. The Channel 9 reality show Parental Guidance is hosted by which Channel 9 personality?

7. Who wrote the children’s novel series Little House on the Prairie?

8. ‘Gloria’ was a signature hit for which 1980s songstress?

9. In which decade did Bob Hawke sweep to power as Australia’s Prime Minster?

10. Which nut is in the centre of the gourmet chocolate Ferrero Rocher?

11. French actress Juliette Binoche has been nominated twice for acting Oscars, winning once, for her roles in which two movies?

12. Haematology is the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to what area of the body?

13. Which Irish author created the iconic literary character Dracula?

14. What is the capital of Scotland?

15. The hornpipe, jog and sword dance are all varieties of which genre of

lives at 10 Downing Street?

19. Which Australian bowler ended his Test career with 708 wickets?

20. In which year did Shane Crawford win the Brownlow Medal?

17. Mr. Snuffleupagus and Big Bird live at which famous TV address?

18. Which world leader traditionally

21. What nationality was Golden Age painter Rembrandt?

22. Pontiac, kipfler and desiree are varieties of which vegetable?

23. What is the main ingredient of the dishes omlette, quiche and frittata?

24. Braveheart and Hacksaw Ridge are award winning movies involving which Oscar winning Australian actor, producer and director?

25. Name the original five Spice Girls.

26. J’Adore and Poison are fragrances from which fashion house?

27. In the story of The Three Little Pigs what three materials did they use to build each of their three houses?

28. Au is the chemical symbol for which precious metal?

29. The New York Stock Exchange is located on which famous street?

30. Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated six times for an acting Oscar – name the movies in which he played those nominated roles?

31. Fiano, malbec & sangiovese are varieties of which fruit?

32. For which AFL club did Tim Watson play his 307 games?

33. Famous for a World War II attack – in which US State is Pearl Harbor?

34. Coffs Harbour is the location of which ‘Big’ Aussie tourism attraction?

35. Cooper Creek is a river that runs through which two Australian States?

36. Cooper Cronk played for which two NRL clubs –winning titles at both?

37. Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock are breeds of which farm animal?

38. Which author brought us the 19th century fictional animal autobiography Black Beauty?

39. Who is the Oscar winning daughter of Ryan O’Neal and Joanna Moore?

40. How many Grand Slam singles titles did John McEnroe win?

Sudoku

How to play: To solve this puzzle each 3x3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers from 1 to 9.

Answers:

1. Tania Obst; 2. Minister for Environment & Water; 3. Pacific; 4. Green & red; 5. Ben Stiller; 6. Ally Langdon; 7. Laura Ingalls Wilder; 8. Laura Branigan; 9. 1980s; 10. Hazelnut; 11. The English Patient & Chocolat; 12. Blood; 13. Bram Stoker; 14. Edinburgh; 15. Highland; 16. Gene Kelly; 17. Sesame Street; 18. British Prime Minister; 19. Shane Warne; 20. 1999; 21. Dutch; 22. Potatoes; 23. Eggs; 23. Mel Gibson; 24. Melanie Brown; Melanie Chisholm; Emma Bunton; Geri Halliwell & Victoria Beckham; 25. House of Dior; 26. Straw; sticks & brick; 28. Gold; 29. Wall Street; 30. The Revenant; The Wolf of Wall Street; What’s Eating Gilbert Grape; The Aviator; Once Upon A Time In Hollywood & Blood Diamond; 31. Grape; 32. Essendon; 33. Hawaii; 34. The Big Banana; 35. South Australia & Queensland; 36. Melbourne Storm & Sydney Roosters; 37. Chicken; 38. Anna Sewell; 39. Tatum O’Neal; 40. Seven

Local libraries roll out the welcome mat

Mount Gambier, Naracoorte & Lucindale all set to host events for new July festival

From learning about virtual reality to art and literacy experiences, this year’s inaugural Firstival encourages South Australians to try something new in July, with more than 300 experiences set to be rolled out across the State’s network of more than 130 public libraries.

The month long calendar of events will include events at Limestone Coast facilities including

Mount Gambier and Naracoorte libraries and events at Lucindale Memorial Hall.

The local events range from virtual reality experiences to Lego activities, Teen Art Club, and children’s story time and even crocheting workshops.

The festival program includes experiences for all ages, and runs for the month of July, which includes

the school holidays, providing a huge range of activities for families this winter.

President of Public Libraries Association of SA Damian Garcia said Firstival was an initiative developed to rekindle South Australians’ curiosity, nurture a lifelong love of learning and remind us all of the essential role public libraries play in our society.

“Libraries SA is proud to deliver a unique program of events, across the month of July, which encourages all South Australians to seek new experiences and connect with their local library in ways they never have before,” Mr Garcia said.

“Learning keeps the heart young, the mind rich and the soul satisfied. And public libraries are our shared space to learn.

“If you haven’t been in one in a while, think of Firstival as an open invitation to walk through the doors and see what’s waiting inside.”

The Mount Gambier Library is taking the opportunity to showcase many of its regularly scheduled groups including Pathways to Publication; Baby Bounce; LEGO Fan Club; STEAM Club, computing lessons and Nostalgia Nook.

Lucindale Town Hall is hosting Active Storytime on July 4 at 10am - a perfect event for kids who love stories and physical activities. An experienced storyteller will read a story and lead the kids in fun physical activities with carers are required to join in on the fun. It

is a great opportunity for kids to have fun while also learning about teamwork, physical activity, and the joy of reading.

Naracoorte Library is set to showcase popular programs including Teen Art Club, for aspiring artists or those just looking for a new hobby. All materials are provided, from paints and brushes to canvases and sketchpads and it is an opportunity to meet other like-minded teens and make new friends. The club is open to all teens aged 13-18.

Bat Cave Babies is another regular event happening on Thursdays in the library. It is an interactive, educational and social for both parents and babies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with your babies while singing and playing with bubbles.

The Naracoorte Library is also hosting Wonky Chunky Crochet Class, where an experienced instructor will guide you through the process of creating your

own wonky and chunky crochet project. You’ll learn basic crochet stitches, how to read patterns, and how to make your own unique designs. This is a hands-on class, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice and get feedback from the instructor. Whether you’re looking to make a cozy blanket, a funky scarf, or a cute hat, this class is perfect for you. You’ll leave with a new skill that you can be proud of. For more information on events at each library and to book, visit www. firstival.com.au

Winter Warmer Appeal needs community’s help

ac.care looking for help to take care of the vulnerable in the Limestone Coast during the harsh winter months

Donations of blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing and supplies are in demand by country agency ac.care as it works to support vulnerable people through the winter months.

With the impacts of the cost of living and housing crisis still being felt across the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands, ac.care is expecting greater demand for winter warmer items that will help comfort people in the cold conditions.

Community support has been crucial to enable collection of enough blankets and winter items, with Mount Gambier’s Park Dry Cleaners among several businesses and community groups contributing to the success.

With a desire to support the community after recently taking over the business, Park Dry Cleaners owner Michele Colbert said becoming a donation dropoff point was an “obvious, easy choice”.

“We’re dry-cleaning doonas, blankets and coats all the time, so it made sense,” Ms Colbert said. Previously employed in the disability sector, Ms Colbert said she helped clients to access ac.care’s services, including homelessness support.

“When you go into business you have an opportunity to do something outside of your core business and so supporting this

appeal is one way we can help,” she said.

“You don’t need to be a customer to come in and make a donation – our friendly team are here to help and are right behind this.”

A major driver of donations to the Mount Gambier and Millicent community centres each year is the TripleM and SAFM 96.1FM Limestone Coast 2023 Blanket Appeal, which is again in full swing.

Triple M Limestone Coast breakfast announcer Ewan Grant said the station was proud to continue its lead role in the appeal, which includes a prominent on-air campaign.

“The first fortnight of June has shown how cold winter can be for people living in the Limestone Coast,” Mr Grant said.

“Getting behind ac.care’s appeal gives everyone the chance to help people doing it tough in our community and we are doing what we can to help keep vulnerable people warm this winter.”

ac.care Limestone Coast homelessness service manager Kelly McGuinness thanked the community for the donations received so far, which have been constantly flowing through to people in need.

“Already through autumn we were handing out blankets and warm clothing like jumpers,

beanies and scarves to help people keep comfortable,” Ms McGuinness said.

“Vulnerable people often feel the impacts of weather more due to a range of factors, including homelessness, lack of suitable housing, no access to transport and financial pressures, which leave them avoiding things like electric heaters due to bill stress.

“The arrival of winter will only increase requests for warm items so we are grateful for the generous donations and support coming from businesses, groups and local people.”

Donations of blankets and warm clothing can be made at any ac.care site, including the Mount Gambier and Millicent community centres, as well as Park Dry Cleaners.

If you would like to contribute financially to ac.care’s support services, visit www.accare. org.au/donate to donate or consider launching an acTIVEcare fundraiser at www.accare.org.au/ activecare/

WINTER WARMERS: ac.care

homelessness service senior manager Trish Spark and Park Dry Cleaners owner Michele Colbert are encouraging the community to donate blankets, warm clothing and other supplies to help keep vulnerable people comfortable this winter.

A winter wonderland

Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre reopens family space

The Wonder Room has returned to the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, reopening at the weekend, offering a creative space for children and families to enjoy over winter.

The Winter Wonder Room will offer a children’s gallery and activity space for children aged 4 to 12, focusing on shape, colour, movement and creation.

The inaugural Wonder Room was trialled over summer this year and saw more than 3000 visitors engage with the space, demonstrating the importance of having a free and accessible place for local families and visitors to explore their creativity.

Acting manager Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre Ben Kilsby said indoor activity was highly sought after in Mount Gambier during winter.

“We’re proud to be offering this free activation program in the heart of our CBD during this period,” Mr Kilsby said.

The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre team have created a space full of interesting and colourful activities to celebrate what makes winter in Mount Gambier special, encouraging children to roleplay, imagine and explore a range of hands-on or sensory-based activities.

Programming officer Emma Telford said there was a variety of creative activities, including musical storytelling, papercrafts, interactive

rain displays, a giant puzzle painted by local artist Pippin Ellis, frog craft stations, a cosy cubbyhouse, selfie spots and more. Pippin, who has previously exhibited at the gallery and had an artist-inresidency at the facility, was thrilled to take on The Wonder Room project.

“I collaborate and stay in touch with the Riddoch Art Gallery and their staff reached out to see if I would like to collaborate on painting a giant JigSaw for their wonder room,” Pippin said. “The local Mens Shed created a beautifully designed giant JigSaw that I could paint my design onto.

“The Wonder Room has a theme that is a little bit of winter whimsical in my eyes. With that in mind I designed the artwork to represent a giant stamp with a camping teapot and magical fairy mushrooms on the front. With the thoughts of writing letters by the open fire drinking hot tea in the middle of winter conjured in my mind.”

Being part of a creative space designed specifically for children has been a labour of love for the

One pot mexican rice

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Beachport based artist.

“Not only is having a creative space and being exposed to art a crucial part of young people’s development it also nurtures their imagination and self expression,” Pippin said. “The space of The Wonder Room gives the local community of Mount Gambier somewhere to come together and share in play and creativity. The space is accessible and engaging for all young people and is a safe space to explore and have fun.”

The Winter Wonder Room will be a haven from the cold at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre from until Sunday, October 15.

The Winter Wonder Room will be accessible during opening hours on weekdays from 10am to 5pm and weekends from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free.

200g small swiss brown mushrooms, halved

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 red capsicum, cut into strips

1 yellow capsicum, cut into strips

355g packet Old El Paso Chilli and Garlic Mexican Rice Kit

425g can black beans, drained, rinsed

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese

1 avocado, sliced

1/3 cup fresh coriander sprigs

50g fetta, crumbled

Lime cheeks, to serve

Method

Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushroom, onion and capsicum. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer half of the mushroom mixture to a bowl. Cover to keep warm. Add the rice and spice mixes from kit to mushroom mixture in pan. Stir to combine. Add sauce from kit with 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until liquid has just absorbed. Stir in beans. Sprinkle with tasty cheese. Cover. Cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts. Top rice mixture with reserved mushroom mixture, avocado, coriander and fetta. Serve with lime cheeks.

Making a huge difference in kids’ lives

a truly dedicated and inspiring teacher can make, look no further than St Martins Lutheran College Head of Junior School Wellbeing

Robyn Teakle.

The much loved teacher and colleague has celebrated 30 years of shaping lives at the college, joining the staff as a fresh faced graduate and being at the coalface of the school’s development, which has run side by side with her own career.

Joining the St Martins family in 1990, Mrs Teakle has been a constant for three decades, save for time off to have her two daughters, evolving from classroom teacher to a variety of leadership roles before securing her current position as Head of Junior School Wellbeing.

Now the longest serving staff member at St Martins, when she began her tenure there were only 118 students, seven staff members, and there was no senior school. Since then, the college has grown to close to 800 students, with countless classroom expansions, new facilities and the creation of ‘The Ark’ – a secondary learning area.

At the end of last month, the tributes flew thick and fast at a

a video tribute including clips from past and long-standing staff members.

Mrs Teakle was then presented with a gift and flowers from the college and later celebrated with a morning tea with staff, with the Junior School surprising her with a special scavenger hunt, as well as preparing gifts and songs in celebration of her service to the college community.

“Over my years as a teacher, I have truly enjoyed the work of a classroom teacher, bringing the curriculum alive and witnessing the growth of young minds,” Mrs Teakle said.

“In the early days, it was so special being part of a small school, where everyone pitched in and helped out with everything from netball coaching, and singing carols from the back of a semitrailer at Christmas time.

“On ‘my best school day ever’ the College community reminded me how important it is to keep it simple. One of the Year 4 classes sang a song to me about the messages I send to them, ‘work hard, be kind, have fun’, and I would have to say that is how I have gone about my teaching career.

have received from my leaders, colleagues as well as my dear family, and friends.

“It has been a real highlight and inspiration, being a part of a growing and flourishing school is very special and while the years have added up, I do still feel that I have a great deal to give to this community especially the students and staff.”

Deputy Principal Kat Elliott (pictured opp. page presenting Mrs Teakle with flowers), who is a new face in the St Martins Lutheran College community, emphasised the role Mrs Teakle has played over three decades.

“Robyn brings many things to our college, including love and care for our students, energy and enthusiasm for great teaching and learning, and a great sense of joy and humour,” Ms Elliott said.

“Her 30 years of experience provides her with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, guiding staff and students alike. The celebration was an expression of how much she is valued by the community.”

cont. opp page

(Pictured - St Martins Lutheran College’s Robyn Teakle (second from left) celebrating St Martins Luthern College’s 40th anniversary last year with Shirley Crook; Eloise Beveridge; Damian Bradley; Tracy Auld; Karen Blok & Cherylynn Perryman)

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opp. page TRIBUTES FROM HER COLLEAGUES Cherylynn Perryman (ADMINSTRATION)

“Basically Robyn and I have worked side by side for those 30 years. I was there when she arrived as a fresh faced college graduate, full of enthusiasm. Right from the start, you could tell she was able to build good relationships with kids and she had the goods.

“Robyn is a committed stalwart of St Martins. She loves taking the mickey out of her colleagues and she can certainly take it as well and loves it when they give it back.

“She is very, very student focussed in every area and really strong in the behaviour management space – she handles it in a way that te student is very much part of the process – it is not just her making the decision.

“Her work ethic is second to none – she never compromises on doing things to the highest possible standard. She is one of the hardest working member of staff I have ever known and she is very loved and respected by kids, parents

and staff alike. Robyn will never ask you to do anything she is not prepared to do herself – she is very hands on.

“She is an inspirational leader, brilliant at her job and when she went into the leadership roles, we lost an invaluable, inspiring classroom teacher but she is where she is meant to be – you can’t have it both ways and she has such an impact as a school leader.”

DAMIAN BRADLEY (LONG STANDING COLLEAGUE)

“Since it opened in 1982 St Martins has been built on an ethos of service to others and the importance of community, and Robyn has been at the heart of that in her thirty years at the school. She has worked in a variety of roles in the college ranging from a classroom teacher, to multicultural studies teacher and then as the Deputy Principal and Head of Junior School. Regardless of what role she has been in, service to the students, families and school community has always been her driving motivation. Her

love of the students is evident in everything she does.

“In more recent times her love and service has spread further as she has led the development and growth of a service learning partnership with a primary school in Indonesia. The passion she has shown during this project has been the key to building a positive and successful relationship with the Indonesian community.

“Robyn has been right at the heart of St Martins growth from a small primary school to a thriving Reception to Year 12 school across the last three decades. She has been a tower of strength and compassion to the students, staff and families of St Martins. I have no doubt there is still plenty of inspirational leadership and service to the school community ahead of her.”

within my career as an educator and in my life, as a role model.

“Passion, enthusiasm, innovation, and integrity are all personality traits that exude who Robyn is. Robyn has been selfless in her service to St Martins Lutheran College, St Martins Kindergarten and Lutheran Education, Australia wide. She has influenced the lives thousands of young people, parents, and the members of the wider community. She leads by example and will always go the extra mile to make a difference for those she is teaching, working with, and caring for.

St Martins into the college that it is today. It has been a privilege to see Robyn make a difference in the lives of so many.”

“Thank you, Robyn, for being someone who has not only shaped my life and who I am today, but also for making a difference in the lives of so many others. “

MRS TEAKLE IN ACTION: (Above from left) Always hands on, climbing a tree with students; 1990 staff photo & accepting gifts from Junior School students to celrbate her 30th anniversary at the school

ELOISE

BEVERIDGE (FORMER COLLEAGUE)

“I was fortunate to meet Robyn when I was living in Mount Gambier in the early 2000s. Robyn is without a doubt one of the biggest influences in my life, specifically,

“It has been a privilege to serve alongside Robyn, to watch her fearless in her belief of St Martins, her ability to take a risk and try new things, all to benefit the learners in the college. It has been a privilege to see Robyn’s focus on building culture and community be instrumental in shaping

ARIES (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 3.5.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.2.16.25.45.33.

Not a very good period for taking chances, leave speculations until a later date. You might not have the right answers now, so do not advise others in important matters.

TAURUS (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 3.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 13.16.25.24.40.33.

A very good period in your career matters and progress in business can be expected. You will have plenty of energy and interest in new ideas and a more harmonious relationship with loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Fawn

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 5.4.8.7. Lotto Numbers: 2.5.16.24.45.40.

You could be ready for some changes in your relationships. Not the right time to push your favourite issues, gentle persuasion will work out a lot better and will leave you a chance to negotiate.

CANCER (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.25.24.42.

You could be guessing very right during this period and time to reap what you have sown earlier on. Try to keep away from quarrelling people and compromise will be better than defeat.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 5.4.6.8. Lotto Numbers: 13.19.24.28.35.36

Lots of social contacts and a busy period for entertaining is indicated. Good news from a distance and financial benefits coming your way. Keep your head clear for some interesting new ideas.

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 3.5.6.3. Lotto Numbers: 3.5.23.32.10.11.

There are some important decisions to be made concerning your future security, including your career prospects. There is also some very good opportunities coming your way very soon.

LIBRA (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.5.3.6. Lotto Numbers: 13.16.25.24.40.44.

A much better mood is prevailing and friends could surprise you in a happy way. Now is the time in which you should be able to gain most of the things that have been on your mind.

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Bue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 3.5.6.2.

Very irritating aspects operating and your patience is put to the test. Try to take it all in good humour and it will become less frustrating. Some good luck through a partner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Sand

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Not the time to trust anyone with your secrets, they could use them against you at a later date. Business will not mix with pleasure or family matters even during this period, keep them separate.

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday

People seem to be expecting more from you and your time will be very much taken by the demands of others. If planning to travel, you must be rather ruthless in your demands to get what you want.

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 5.4.2.1.

Lotto

This is a period for practical considerations when making plans and getting your ideas through. Good will and assistance from higher up should make things much easier to handle.

OFF THE BENCH WITH HUTCHY

PICKERS

THROUGH OUR EYES EXHIBITION (THE TREE OF US + 1) MILLICENT GALLERY

June 25 - July 23

By Calum Haygarth Landscape Architect & Horticultural Consultant

We have probably reached the coldest part of winter and certainly a shock to the system after a relatively mild and dry summer and Autumn. The very cold temperatures in past weeks was certainly a wake up call for those who pruned their roses too early and the new shoots were burned off by the cold and those frosts in most parts of the region.

for sping, which I think is going to be early this year. We are being inundated with very late online and local orders hence stock will run out quickly and why we want you to get your orders in or even better purchase from our retail outlet in Mount Gambier at 167 Bay Road. This can only mean one thing - massive sale.

July 1-31

Winter is, of course, the most popular time to be planting dormant ornamental trees, fruit trees and nut trees, berries, table and wine grapes and any deciduous varieties we dig out of the paddock and sell in their bare rooted form. Many other plants can be planted in this way too, including bush and standards roses, raspberry canes, strawberry runners, asparagus crowns, rhubarb crowns and seed potatoes and we have an abundance of these in the nursery at present. We have been flat out processing tree orders for both our online orders and local ones but readers need to ensure they order in time too as a lot of our trees are now sold interstate through our mail order part of the nursery and local people can miss out.

SOUTH EAST ART SOCIETY OPEN ART AWARDS RIDDOCH ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE • MOUNT GAMBIER

July 7 - August 27

Limestone Coast Advanced Trees at Gardenarium and Limestone Coast Roses are the largest growers and suppliers of trees, fruit and nut, and thousands of roses direct from the paddock to you. This, of course, means big savings in that our pricing is grower direct and in line with all our pricing within the Gardenarium Group of Companies we are anywhere between 25%-40% off normal pricings and still can offer superlative service and fully qualified staff on hand to help with all your needs.

Yes, that’s right, across all of our fruit trees from dwarfs, including the four new dwarf pear varieties for 2023 and a new release dwarf Cherry also. As full sized cherry trees grow so so high and vigorous and have very upright, brittle growth, the birds tend to get the fruit before you do, so add one of these to your orchard and net them easily. Pears have similar growth habits too meaning dwarf is the way to go. We have limited numbers of these especially the brown pear dwarf tree (similar to Beurre Bosc) which is great for poaching, pizzas etc. This season also sees the release of the new skinny plum trees that is ideal for smaller gardens, tight spaces and pots (see facing page) which has been very sought after and again we only have limited numbers remaining. Now is your chance to plant this amazing plum and reap all of the health benefits, this complements all of the other older well know plums that are now available in a dwarf form for smaller gardens or pots.

MAYA LINNELL IN CONVERSATION WITH GRETEL SNEATH PORT MACDONNELL COMMUNITY COMPLEX

July 9

BARBARA HANRAHAN EXHIBITION NARACOORTE REGIONAL GALLERY

Until July 16

We offer daily delivery services to Portland, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and beyond, right through to Hamilton and Horsham and Ballarat in Victoria and a new connection direct to Mildura which has been extremely popular with those who can see our television adverts beamed from Renmark, as well as all coastal ports up to Meningie, Naracoorte, Millicent, Robe, Kingston, Penola, Lucindale, Keith and Bordertown, not of course forgetting Mundulla and new links have just been set up for our larger trees to Geelong and the Surf Coast. Adelaide and Melbourne are overnight door to door .

We also have our popular ornamental trees have a minimum 25% +off (see facing page). The new releases of 2022 are an amazing narrow growing ornamental pear crossed with an Ornamental Crab apple called CapitalApple which is now the narrowest ornamental in Australia. The Mini Capital which we can’t keep up with is still available in good numbers but be quick as we sell most of them interstate and cannot grow enough of them. Along the same lines in narrow trees is the new Flowering Crab Apple Raspberry Spear and Ivory Spear . These two form narrow columnar trees with flowers, and autumn foliage. Add to this the new weeping flowering cherry Pink Cascade, a narrow weeping tree but this time with darker, more vibrant flowers than Pink Snowshowers and again great for small gardens.

LADIES COUNTRY GOLF WEEK BLUE LAKE GOLF CLUB MOUNT GAMBIER

From July 24

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Over the past month and a half we have been busy packing our orders and distributing our lovely stock around the region and right across Australia. During COVID we saw three times our normal online sales across Australia and whilst this has eased slightly the demand is still huge for our very low priced, quality trees also our retail outlet in Mount Gambier, so its been rather a hectic times with all staff working beyond flat out to try and process all orders in a timely manner whilst trying to process the 1000s of trees and roses we are bringing in from the paddocks. As the lowest priced rose grower in Australia, you are assured of quality stock and no over inflated prices.

We need to start wrapping up bare root sales in order to prepare

Most of our bare rooted stocks of everything dormant are now processed and in the sales area so dont leave it too long or you will miss out. Bring your ute, truck, trailer, horse float, whatever and load up with bargains whilst stocks last.

If you cannot get here jump on the website ( bare with us as its being updated at present) www. gardenarium.com.au or www. limestonecoastroses.com.au or simply ring (08)8723 1325 and we can deliver to you. Sale specials run until July 2, unless sold out before hand, so don’t leave it until the last minute as we have already been quite busy with the sale being advertised locally on TV here for about a week. Gardenarium and the Limestone Coast group is located at 167, Bay Road, Mount Gambier, 1.3kms south of the Blue Lake. Open Tues-Sunday 10–5pm.

Celebrating a lifetime of driving success

“He has left an indelible mark on the industry, consistently displaying a commitment to the philosophy of having quality people, and providing quality vehicles, service, and products.” That was just part of the citation outlining the contribution of Mount Gambier’s Peter Roberts to the Australian motor industry when he was presented with an Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Lifetime Achievement Award last week.

The awards recognise the exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication of individuals and businesses who have served the automotive retail industry in Australia for more than 50 years and Peter clearly fit the bill.

AADA CEO James Voortman outlined Peter’s achievements including being a life member of the MTA SA/NT, only stepping away from the business in 2018 to pass on the day-to-day operations to his son Bryce.

“OGR has longstanding community partnerships with numerous local sporting clubs, festivals, events and charities and is one of the longest serving vehicle dealerships in regional South Australia and of course on the Limestone Coast,” Mr Voortman said.

“The 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners exemplify the very best of our industry. Peter’s exceptional commitment, passion, and perseverance have not only set benchmarks for automotive retail but also inspired generations of professionals. We are honoured to recognise his outstanding contributions to not only our industry but to his own community and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Peter.”

And the award presentation was a family affair, with proud son Bryce (picturd left with dad and award winner Peter), who now runs the family business, sharing the family’s journey as leaders in the motor industry in this region and beyond.

It was a chance to rewind to the starts of the OGR story, showcasing the vision of founder OG Roberts and then the developing of that legacy through Peter’s reign.

THE OGR story began almost 70 years ago, in 1956, when OG Roberts purchased a Holden dealership in Mount Gambier, moving his family over from Shepparton, Victoria, with his wife Gwenny, their three daughters and seven-year-old son Peter.

“My grandfather, fondly known as “OG”, was a man of great integrity,” Bryce said. “His business vision and management style laid the foundations for O G Roberts & Co to become the modern-day automotive business it is today.

“His philosophy was about having quality people, supplying quality service and products.”

In its hey day, OG employed more than 300 staff with multiple offices in Mount Gambier, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as a Ford dealership in Darwin. It was in the early 1970s that the baton was passed from OG to Peter and thanks to some soured financial deals, Peter was left to rebuild the former empire basically from the ground up.

“Dad had to consolidate whatever assets were left to forge ahead with barely the shirt on his back,” Bryce said. “He wasn’t handed the reins of the dealership on a silver platter like many do, but rather fought every single day, for the next two decades bringing the business back to 100 per cent family ownership.”

And as Bryce recounted the hard work, blood, sweat and tears it took to re-establish the OGR name, it gave a clear snapshot of the role his father played in ensuring when Bryce took over the dealership in 2018, a solid foundation had been well and truly laid.

“During Dad’s time at the helm, his vision was clear - and that was for OGR to become ‘Your Driving Future”’,” he said. “The investment dad made into more franchises, technology and training drove the OGR brand to new levels in sales and service.

“Dad’s wife Karyn Roberts was instrumental in developing the customer focus and communication programs to OGRs large data base for over 30 years.”

Of course, Peter’s contribution to the industry was so much more than just building a successful family business – he has served the wider motor industry for five decades. He has sat on various boards and manufacturer dealer councils and has traversed Australia to take up the fight for the industry in the halls of power.

“In recent years his attentions

turned to the franchising code and the protection of the automotive industry,” Bryce said. “One of Dad’s greatest contributions to the automotive industry has been his tireless work at the MTA of South Australia. Undoubtedly, he has put his business on hold, and my sisters would say his family, in his commitment to being the voice of the industry for the betterment of not only all its members but for its customers it served as well.”

Peter still has major involvement with the MTA in South Australia and sits on the executive board.

Bryce joined his father at OGR in 1995 as a trainee and has had a front row seat, and played a hand, in the evolution of the motor industry.

“As a company we have embraced innovation whilst continuing to deliver the best customer experience, services and aftersales support,” Bryce said. “OGR now stands for ‘On Going Relations’ a philosophy, pioneered by my father and it will always be the back bone of our business strategy.

“The history of OGR has been an amazing story of major success and some very tough times. What OGR has achieved and delivered has been very significant and something that I am truly proud of.

“I would like to personally thank all of our loyal OGR staff and their families who live out the OGR culture in the roles they perform in our great company.

“I want to thank my father,

Peter Roberts, for guiding me over the last 45 years with his wisdom and knowledge of both the motor industry, and life itself. I’ve only taught him how to drive my John Deere tractor.

“You have earned this recognition and you have earned this moment. You can truly now enjoy your retirement sailing off into the sunset and can leave knowing your legacy will continue with the next generation of car dealers following in your footsteps. Be them electric or hovercrafts.”

CELEBRATING A LIFETIME OF SERVICE: (Above) James Voortman - CEO of Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), Peter Roberts –Managing Director of OGR, Karyn Roberts, Bryce Roberts – Dealer Principal of OGR, Frank Agostino – President of Motor Trade Association (MTA), David Blackhall – AADA Chairman

Peter Roberts & the MTA (39 years)

August 1984 – Appointed to Board of Management representing SE Zone 1999 – 2002 – Vice President

2002 - 2005 - MTA SA President & also served as a Director of the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) 2002 - 2005.

2005-2007 - Past President

August 2010 - Retired from Executive Committee

November 2012 - Reappointed as trade Member to MTA SA Executive

2015 – Awarded Life Membership to the MTA

“...you have earned this recognition and you have earned this moment...” Bryce Roberts

Stand Like Stone the real winner

Kellie Nobes claims winner’s trophy & foundation adds more than $110,000 to its coffers

The lead into the Swinging with the Stars gala performance earlier this month was less than ideal for Kellie Nobes and her dance partner Jayden Green (pictured far right) but the duo outlasted the field to be crowned the 2023 champions.

“Two weeks before the event my son and I were both really unwell so unfortunately meant minimal practices, so I began to feel quite stressed, but then the week of the event came around and Jayden and I really knuckled down and worked on our dances, so on Saturday night I was actually really excited and happy to get into the dancing,” Kellie said. “I was so lucky to have Jayden as a partner as he really stepped up when I needed it and squeezed in extra rehearsals whenever I began to feel overwhelmed. He is the best, and this was his fifth year doing it, so I’m glad I could be involved in his win.”

Of course, the real winner was the Stand Like Stone Foundation with another $110,000-plus added to the foundation’s coffers courtesy of the fundraising efforts of the eight ‘stars’ – Chicago Smith heading that field as the fundraising champion and winner of the People’s Choice Award thanks to singlehandedly raising almost $25,000.

Stand Like Stone Foundation CEO Roger Babolka said he was grateful for the community for getting behind the ‘stars’ and the event.

“The money raised from the night, and of course the fundraising activities held by the Stars over the last few months, assists the

CLASS OF 2023

• Chicago Smith: Customer service manager at Koonara Wines raised funds for her local community through the Penola/ Coonawarra Wellbeing Sub Fund.

• Don Pratt: Founder of the fantastic local organisation ‘Spare ya Change 4 Kids’ raised funds for the Focis on Youth Sub Fund.

• Kellie Nobes: Looking to give back to the community that has supported her, Kellie raised funds for the Agri Links mental health sub fund and the Stand Like Stone General Sub Fund.

• Kyle Tipene: Owner and basketball skills trainer of KT Hoops raised funds for the Stand Like Stone General Sub Fund.

• Luke Thomson: Manager at The Globe Hotel raised funds for the Stand Like Stone General Sub Fund.

• Nic Tubb: The Mount Gambier High School drama teacher has raised funds for the Mount Gambier High School Scholarship Sub Fund.

• Liza Couzens: Millicent’s St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School principal raised funds for Stand Like Stone’s Barrie Holmes Memorial Sub Fund.

• Olivia Magarey: Raising funds for Stand Like Stone’s General Sub Fund was the goal for this Whitehaul Transport personal assistant.

foundation in providing a critical range of community support across the region,” Mr Babolka said. “We are so proud of our community and simply can’t thank everyone enough.”

Almost 600 people packed The Barn to support the ‘stars’ and the cause – the gala performance a culmination of months of rehearsals to showcase three dance routines perfected under the tutelage of Kim Cella and Jazmyn Bowd from Hype Dance.

“Kim Cella has again choreographed the dances for

the night, and I think everyone was blown away with the standard of the three routines this year, with the judges finding it very difficult to decide,” Mr Babolka said.

“The eight stars and their dancing partners are truly amazing and it’s fantastic to be part of their journey as they learn the three routines in just 12 weeks, perform in front of more than 570 people, all while raising funds for their community.

“It takes very special people to do that, and we can’t thank them enough.”

The ‘stars’ in turn are also thankful for the experience with Kellie highly recommending people get involved, despite admitting she was quite hesitant when first approached to be a part of the 2023 alumni.

“I was reluctant to say yes to begin with, as I knew it would be time-consuming and challenging, however it ended up being one of the best experiences of my life,” she said. “It really is an amazing event to be involved in, I am so glad I didn’t turn the opportunity down.”

There was, of course, the inevitable nerves, once the June 17 performance came around but Kellie can hand on heart say, even being in the spotlight was just another aspect of what was such an enjoyable experience.

“For our first dance of the swing I felt great and wasn’t nervous at all and it was lots of fun, then we got changed for the tango and I became very nervous as this was the dance I felt I struggled with the most,” she said. “For the hip hop I felt like I got back on track but then when we were announced top four and then top two my nerves really kicked in as it definitely felt like more eyes were on us.

“Walking out for the final two dance I thought I was going to faint and couldn’t stop shaking, I was completely exhausted and rolled both my ankles in the first few minutes of the routine so that added to the nerves.

“After how nervous I felt and the mistakes I’d made it was honestly a complete genuine shock to win, I really thought I’d blown it.”

But she hadn’t, adding her name to the Swinging with the Stars honour roll that dates back to 2008.

One of the newer innovations to the event is the advent of hip hop as one of the chosen dances and for Kellie, this was the highlight of the evening.

“The hip hop was so much fun to perform and it felt like everyone had relaxed by the time we got on stage for that routine,” she said. “It also got the crowd excited and everyone was cheering so loud.

I still remember looking out and everyone was clapping along to the music and smiling, so it felt like the crowd favourite too.”

Having support in the crowd also helped with some family and friends travelling to secure a front row seat to Kellie’s eventual victory.

“My husband was also there and it felt great to have him see what I’d been working so hard on for three months,” Kellie said. “My beautiful friend Alex also made posters and pom-poms so I really felt supported on the night by everyone who came to watch. I also had strangers coming up to me afterwards to congratulate me, which just goes to show the amazing and thoughtful community we live in.”

“...it really is an amazing event to be involved in, I am so glad I didn’t turn the opportunity down...” Kellie Nobes

Lions boost a raft of community projects

The Lions Club of Blue Lake City Lioness hand over more than $12,000 for the year

A range of local community groups have received a windfall courtesy of the Lions Club of Blue Lake City Lioness.

The group’s fundraising has resulted in a range of donations being handed out in recent weeks, totalling more than $12,000.

The highlight of the club’s handouts was the $3000 to help fund a medical alert dog to work with diabetes patients.

Club president Janet Bellinger said the club was able to name the puppy, which they called Nessie, in honour of their former Lioness Club. Each medical alert puppy costs around $38,000 and Nessie will be trained to assist diabetes patients, alerting them when there are changes in their blood glucose level.

“That little dog one day would save someone’s life,” she said. The club also recently handed a swag of donations to 10 groups and projects.

2022/23 DONATIONS

• Tatiara Lions Club - $1000 – They transport stock to Tailem Bend Abattoir for processing and then the Foodbank distributes the meat to needy families

• Mount Gambier RFDS Support Group - $1000

• ac.care - $1000

• MND research @ Flinders

University - $1000

• Mount Gambier Library - $500 –for the purchase of audio books

• Sunset Kitchen - $500 – for the purchase of food containers

• We-Care Project (Mount Gambier Anglican Church) - $500 –for the Sri Lankan sewing project

• Limestone Coast Domestic Violence - $500 – for the purchase of toiletries

• Spare Ya Change 4 Kids - $1000

– to assist with the weekly meal preparation

• Noorla-Yo-Long - $300 – for the purchase of a clothes line and pegs

The club has a number of avenues of fundraising including Bunnings sausage sizzle, a Christmas raffle, a Mother’s Day raffle, gift wrapping at Christmas time and the current president’s 2023 brainchild which was an open garden event involving four local gardens.

“The garden event was our biggest fundraiser, raising $5000,” Janet said.

The club has also started another project this past year with a rug project involving all 22 current members of the club.

“We love this project because everyone in our group can be involved and we just meet at someone’s house and tie the rugs

and we can all help,” Janet said.

The group also continues to supply the Mount Gambier Hospital with packs of essentials and also delivers library books in partnership with the Mount Gambier Library to home bound people, including children.

“The library picks out the books and then we take them out to people who can’t get to the library themselves,” Janet said.

The members also are part of the Sunset Kitchen roster, taking a Wednesday night shift periodically to help with the kitchen’s meals program and help with Daffodil Day – the Cancer Council’s major fundraiser.

The club’s members also help put up the city’s Christmas decorations and assist with Christmas Parade.

“We’re a busy little club,” Janet said. “If people let us know they need help and it is something we can assist with, we certainly will.”

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Radiation treatment campaign update

A community forum has been called to update the Limestone Coast community on the push for radiation treatment services in the Limestone Coast.

To be held at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on July 25 at 5.30pm, chair Lachlan Haynes said he hoped that the forum will offer an opportunity for all in the community to hear from all interested parties regarding where the issue is currently and allow community members to ask questions and raise concerns.

The community forum will include a panel of speakers including from the State Government, State Opposition, radiation treatment service providers, doctors and patients.

“The Working Group has met with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network and the State Health Minister, and there remains some unanswered questions and a degree of misinformation regarding radiation treatment and its viability in the Limestone Coast,” Mr Haynes said.

“We want the opportunity for all members of the community who signed the petition to receive and update regarding the campaigns progress and ask necessary questions.

“The fact that the $4.3 million of federal funding is being spent on consulting suites, carparking and staff rooms before we know the outcome of the feasibility study is concerning.

“When the group met with the State Minister in Adelaide we asked for that funding to be quarantined until the feasibility study was completed but the Minister has refused that request based on advice from the Local Health Network.

“We are the State’s second largest city in a thriving region and we deserve improved health services. The health and wellbeing of our community under pins our economic contribution to the State.

“Sadly, the State Government seems to think that the 65,000 people living, working and raising families in the Limestone Coast don’t deserve the same services available to community members in Mildura and Griffith.

“Our aim is to have an open and transparent conversation with all stakeholders at this important community meeting. This issue is not going away and we need to make that clear to those who make the funding decisions about the availability of health services in our community.”

The event is free, but bookings are preferred at https://www.trybooking.com/1074913

Details regarding the panel members and other important speakers will be announced in coming weeks.

can learn how to take small steps to get ready for future disruptions through a FREE business resilience program now open for registration. The Business Community Resilience (BCR) Toolkit: Limestone Coast program helps small business people to prepare, connect and build resilience. From July to September, participants will receive 15 micro-learning modules on resilient-ready topics including removing the linchpin, creating more revenue streams, cybersecurity and connecting with the business next door. Co-designed with a local advisory group, the program is open to all small businesses within the City of Mount Gambier, District Council of Grant, District Council of Robe, Kingston District Council, Naracoorte Lucindale Council, Tatiara District Council and Wattle Range Council. To register, go to https:// resilientready.org/.../bcr-toolkit-limestone-coast/

(Right) - Wil Cousins, Lyn Fulton & Gayle Green ready to hand over the $3000 donation

(Below from left) Fiona Dixon from In Home Hospice Care Mount Gambier with president Janet

Bellinger; Don Pratt (left) and Fiona Paltridge (right) accepted

cheque from Janet to help with food cost of meals for Spare Ya Change 4 Kids; Sue Watts from ac.care accepted a cheque from

Bellinger to

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the homeless and those in need, in May they made about 2500 and Maree Thompson, from Sunset Kitchen.

New leader

Lions end 2022/23 with a bang

Fishing in the spotlight

The Lions Club of Mount Gambier’s 60th anniversary celebrations have wound up with the Changeover Dinner at the Mount Gambier Community RSL and there were plenty of highlights at the final event for the 2022/23 year.

As club president Stephen Bell stepped aside, there were still some prominent presentations to be made with past president Peter Pignotti receiving a Melvin Jones Fellowship and another past president Robin Conboy OAM adding life membership to his accolades as a hard working community member over decades. The formalities also included Mr Bell handing over the presidency mantle to Beccy Field, along with the induction of the incoming board for 2023-24. The 1st Vice District Governor elect Ruth Pearsons, who happens to be Beccy’s sister, was in charge of the leadership handover, making for a

special occasion for the siblings.

The official changeover dinner capped the 60th anniversary year and was a time to reflect on the many community groups the club was able to support over the past 12 months. Organisations including The Royal Flying Doctor, In House Hospice Service, Four Reasons Why, Sunset Kitchen, Mount Gambier City Band and the Local RSL all received support to continue their valuable service within our community.

“The executive and membership wished to recognise the support the community had extended to Lions throughout the past year by in turn supporting selected organisations who give so much to our city and its people,” outgoing President Bell said.

PASSING THE BATON: 1st Vice District President (elect) Ruth Pearsons; outgoing president Steve Bell & newly inducted president Beccy Field.

million a year – got underway last week.

A statewide, industry led survey is taking place to help plan ahead for future growth of the sector, and to deliver on an election commitment to develop an integrated Recreational Fishing Tourism Strategy.

Recreational fishing tourism is an important component of the South Australian visitor economy – with around 810,000 leisure visitors to and within South Australia including fishing as part of their trip.

The South Australian Tourism Commission, in partnership with

• help the sector achieve its full potential; and

• maximise its contribution to the South Australian economy, people and nature.

Recreational fishing tourism plays an important role in the wider visitor economy. It is an important driver of visitation across the State, with recreational fishers contributing to the dispersal of tourism dollars deep into tourism regions.

Once developed, the strategy seeks to consolidate South Australia as a key recreational fishing tourism destination and provide a framework and set of indicators

Frontline environmental lessons

School students explore the great outdoors with local elders

Five more schools have embraced the ‘Walking the Seasons’ program this year, following its pilot introduction into Grant High School last year.

‘Walking the Seasons’ was inspired by the region’s First Nations seasonal calendar.

The program aims to help the Limestone Coast community connect with country and culture across the landscape by observing and recording flora and fauna as young citizen scientists.

This year, the program has been rolled out to other schools in the region with five schools coming on board and undertaking the program as part of their curriculum.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has developed a range of resources for the program and can provide on country support for

excursions through their Landscape Education team.

Landscape education coordinator Vanessa Freebairn said it was great to see primary and secondary schools showing such a keen interest in the educational program.

“The Limestone Coast Landscape Board are passionate about First Nation’s nature education,” Vanessa said. “Supporting educators in this space is something we are proud to be involved in.”.

Schools involved in the program have the opportunity to learn from local First Nations Elders about the significance of the seasons and how indigenous people moved across the landscape using resources of the land.

Students have visited Honan’s Forestry Reserve, Canunda National Park and Naracoorte Nature Parks as part of their experiences On Country.

Being outside the classroom exploring and recording observations in the local landscape provides hands on learning.

David New, First Nations partnership

coordinator said the program had produced some really positive results working collaboratively with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation in facilitating First Nations elders for these sessions.

“Thank you to Elders Uncle Doug Nicholls and Aunty Michelle Jacqueline-Furr for sharing their knowledge with the students through the program,” David said.

If you would like more information about the Walking the Seasons program please email lclandscapeeducation@sa.gov.au or check out our website www.landscape.sa.gov.au/lc

According to the latest Survey of Recreational Fishing in South Australia (2021-22) there are about 360,000 recreational fishers in South Australia, and recreational fishing contributes $1 billion to the state’s economy (about 1 per cent of the Gross State Product).

The survey runs until July 27 and can be accessed through Recreational Fishing Tourism Strategy | YourSAy yoursay.sa.gov. au/recreational-fishingtourism. The strategy is due to launch by March 2024.

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Local author to head up Port MacDonnell event

She has strong local connections and author Maya Linnell is set to showcase her most recent release, Kookaburra Cottage, as she continues on a regional tour.

Having already wowed audiences in South West Victoria, including Portland and Casterton, the Narrawong-based writer is set to be the star attraction at a Port MacDonnell event that will showcase her latest offering in a string of delightful, warm and captivating rural romance novels.

Hosted by local journalist Gretel Sneath, who will facilitate a Q&A, the July 9 event, which kicks off 12.30pm at the Port MacDonnell

Community Complex, will also include a complimentary light lunch.

Kookaburra Cottage is set right on our doorstep as it focuses on April Lacey, who is determined to lead her family’s Limestone Coast winery into the future, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphill battle.

English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However, it quickly becomes clear that Connor’s past continues to nip at his heels. United by food, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show, April and Connor seem like the perfect match, but with old flames, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart, can this pair forge their own path together?

Maya Linnell grew up in a small country town, climbing towering gum trees and reading her way through her family’s bookshelves before discovering a never-ending supply of novels at the local library. She found her feet in journalism, working at the South Eastern Times before segueing into public

Sheepvention set to showcase Suffolks as the featured breed

Sheepvention 2023 will again see a large number of entries in the Hamilton & Western District Sheep Show, with entries currently open with more than 500 sheep expected to enter in the show.

This year Sheepvention welcome Suffolk as the feature breed.

A prolific, early maturing sheep with excellent mutton carcasses. They are energetic, and the whole carriage is alert, showing stamina and quality. A hardy breed of sheep that have a big body and produce quality meat. Suffolk convenor Lucy Cook is eager to see the breed featured.

“I think it’s going to be a really good turnout of Suffolks this year, being the feature breed it will get a few more studs on-board who haven’t previously exhibited at Sheepvention,” she said. “We had about 70 Suffolks attend in 2022, so expecting a larger numbers again at this years event.”

The Merinos and Ram sale will this year return to its original position in the Ram Shed, with the interbreed and junior judging happening in the Sheep Pavilion throughout both days.

relations and now fiction writing and blogging for Romance Writers Australia. Maya currently lives in Narrawong with her husband and three children. Bookings are essential. Please contact the staff at Port MacDonnell Community Complex on (08)8738 3000 to secure your spot and advise of any dietary or accessibility requirements.

Maya will also be talking about her new book at the Mount Gambier Library on Monday, July 31, at 7pm. Those wishing to attend this event are encouraged to contact the Mount Gambier Library on (08)8721 2540.

The Sheep Tech hub, previously located on the corner of Shakespeare & King Street, will be incorporated into the northern end of the Sheep Pavilion, following the change in event layout.

Sheepvention President, David Botterill is looking forward to the change.

“We’re really excited about the new layout, incorporating all aspects from our Sheep Show exhibitors to our commercial breeder,” he said.

“Being co-located in the Sheep Pavilion for the first time will bring areas together and allow a one stop shop for all interested stakeholders.”

Any young and eager agriculturally focused students are encouraged to attend The Midfield Group Careers in Ag and VAS Junior Judging in the Sheep Pavilion on Monday from 9am.

Students will have the opportunity to hear from a number of industry leaders, to expand their knowledge and get a greater understanding of career pathways in agriculture.

The winner of the Junior Judging competition will proceed to the VAS State Finals at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show in 2024.

Entries for the Sheep Show close on Friday 30 June. Sheepvention Rural Expo will be held on August 6 and 7 at the Hamilton Showgrounds. For more event information and to purchase tickets, please visit www. sheepvention.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGINA MORRISON

TV FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Council rubber stamps new financial blueprint

At the District Council of Grant’s monthly meeting on earlier this month, the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget was endorsed by the Eeected members for an $18.6M operating expenditure.

Council has decided to fund a deficit budget of $154,000 while ensuring service levels and capital works programs are maintained in this current high cost environment.

The plan introduces a general rate increase of 7.6% which is 0.3% lower than CPI and is in alignment with council’s Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Management Plans.

District Council of Grant Mayor Kylie Boston (pictured) was confident the plan would still deliver positive outcomes for the community consistent with the Strategic Management Plan 2020/2030 regardless of the deficit.

“Council recognises our community’s financial pressures and have worked hard to ensure the least impact on our ratepayers whilst continuing to achieve our shared vision for the next 10 years,” Mayor Boston said.

“We remain committed heading into the new financial year to bring you priority services.”

The 2023/2024 Budget will invest in the community by carrying out key projects looking at a long term Playground Strategy, Local Heritage survey and a comprehensive review of council’s current Strategic Management Plan.

Council has also committed to deliver major capital works in the upcoming financial year which includes $3.759M towards the Transport and Infrastructure Program, $444,000 for upgrades to community and council owned buildings, and $46,000 for Community Waste Management Systems (CWMS).

Another $305,000 will be allocated to IT software and equipment upgrades and modernisation across all Council sites including its Principal Office, Port MacDonnell Community Complex, Mount Gambier and District Saleyards, and Mount Gambier Regional Airport.

Throughout the year, council will continue to be proactive in seeking grant funding to assist with funding and advocacies new projects to benefit the community.

A copy of the endorsed 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget is available for viewing on council’s website at https://www.dcgrant.sa.gov.au/council/councilinformation/annualbusinessplan

THE ROOCH

EMPLOYMENT

RAA Breakdown Service Technician

Looking to change gears in the automotive industry and use your technical skills to keep South Australians moving on our busy roads.

OGR is seeking a professional to join our Award-Winning Service team in the position of the RAA Breakdown Service Technician. Trade qualification of Cert 3 Automotive technician is required. Other qualifications, such as MR licence, auto electrical, air conditioning or gas licences would be an advantage for this position but not a necessity.

OGR set a high standard with their mechanical Expertise and customer service. We offer great working conditions, in a modern environment with all the latest in technology, equipment and recovery vehicles.

If you can work well under pressure, are a strong communicator, have a keen eye for detail and possess a high level of workmanship this is the job for you. You will be working in the community and will be relied upon to help members in their time of need.

Control your income with opportunity to earn additional pay with available overtime on a roster system.

Support and training will be provided to build a successful career. This role would be well suited to a technician looking for a change of being in the workshop day in day out and improve your current position and advance your career opportunities, this is a great opportunity to join a professional team.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

All applications to: Simon Phillips, OGR Service Manager Phone 08 8724 1130 or sphillips@ogr.com.au

Applications close 4pm Friday 30th June 2023.

Full-time positions available for Qualified Boilermaker/Welders & Apprentices

All applicants treated in strict confidence, further details on SEEK.

Drop your resume and cover letter to 359 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier or email admin@dalkar.com.au

Senior Safety Business Partner

• Join a rapidly growing Australian owned and operated business.

• Rewarding position where you can make a real difference.

• Based on site in Mt Gambier supporting multiple operations/sites.

About the role:

The Senior Safety Business Partner is responsible for leading and managing the health and safety programs and auditing their effectiveness across the business. This is an exciting and diverse role that provides business partnering support to operations to meet the agreed health and safety strategy of the operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with operational leaders to manage and lead continuous health and safety and improvements across multiple operations.

• Lead and support rigorous Workplace Health and Safety incident investigations.

• Actively work with the business to identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and monitor outcomes.

• Deliver safety training, inductions and initiatives.

• Conduct safety inspections and safety incident investigations.

• Prepare safety and environmental reporting.

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in workplace health and safety and/or equivalent experience.

• Ability to influence and drive change through Health and Safety initiatives and programs.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety legislation across multiple states.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement health and safety procedures and initiatives.

• Banking, Insurance & Financial Services

• Account & Relationship Management

• Strong Base Salary + potential bonuses

OGR - O G Roberts & Co. of Mount Gambier is located in South Australia’s south-eastern “Limestone Coast” region, half an hour’s drive from either the Southern Rock Lobster Capital and The Coonawarra Wine district.

We have many long term employees and are committed to developing the right people and rewarding them accordingly.

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced person to assist our customers with their Automotive Finance & Insurance needs, whilst working with an exciting, innovative, experienced and customer-focused team.

We have a cultural environment you will be proud to be a part of, with supportive management who genuinely care.

JOB ROLE:

• Financial & Insurance advice, solutions to all new + repeat customers;

• Accurate preparation of all paperwork, numerous lenders, processing to settlement (admin support provided).

Successful applicant will have:

• Proven experience in a Banking or Financial role (an auto background preferred, not essential);

• A commitment to high-quality Customer Service + Satisfaction;

• Be honest, reliable & consistently adhere to policies, procedures;

• Excellent communication, administration, strong closing skills;

• Experience in a role which requires Relationship Management & confidentiality;

• Current, valid Australian driver’s licence.

• Very competitive salary package, with a strong base salary + commissions + super;

• Monday to Friday / 5-day working week + every 2nd Saturday, accrues an RDO off in-lieu;

• Opportunity to create a career for yourself, working with various OEM Financiers and enjoying repeat clients;

• Extensive training;

• Job security with a strong and growing, independent privately-owned business.

Feel free to call (08) 8724 1111 during business hours, for a confidential discussion about the position.

Please send your Letter of Application + Resume with references to:

OGR Dealer Principal, Bryce Roberts crm@ogr.com.au

P.O. Box 546, Mount Gambier SA. 5290

Applications close - Friday 30th June 2023.

• Certificate in Training and Assessment and lead auditor qualification highly regarded.

Who we are:

AAM Investment Group is an Australian owned and operated business and manages a range of agricultural assets across Australia. Assets include livestock exchange facilities, beef pastoral operations, mixed livestock and cropping operations, poultry farm operations and timber production facilities.

The site is N.F. McDonnell & Sons, a leader in the softwood timber industry. Our sawmill boasts the most state of the art equipment and technology for processing small diameter sawlogs in Australia. Our products are specifically produced for domestic and export customers in pallet and outdoor markets. Based in Mount Gambier and established in 1944 our company has always stayed true to its motto of “continual improvement is how we do business.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply today. For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Culture team by phone: 07 3153 8836 or email: careers@aamig.com.au

EMPLOYMENT

Noel Barr Toyota

Noel Barr Toyota are seeking highly motivated and customer service focused employees to expand the Parts and Service divisions. The successful applicants will work with Australia’s best-selling vehicle brand in a state-of the-art facility, with access to training and support from the Toyota Institute.

Service Advisor

The successful applicant will be responsible for the Dealership’s Service Department, directly reporting to our Fixed Operations Manager.

The successful applicant must have computer literacy, ability to work productively under limited supervision and have exceptional time management & organisational skills. Knowledge of the automotive industry is preferred, but not essential. Remuneration Package will be dependent on experience.

Junior Parts Interpreter

This role is a multi-faceted full time position undertaking Parts & Service responsibilities.

The successful applicant will be energetic and enthusiastic, have the ability to work independently, work well in a small team environment and have an interest in the automotive industry.

Apprentice Automotive Technician

The successful applicant will undertake an Automotive Apprenticeship through the Toyota Institute and have access to leading development programs.

Applicants must have an interest in the Automotive Industry, a willingness to learn and the ability to work productively with a strong focus on workmanship.

To apply for the above positions, email gwright@noelbarrtoyota.com.au with a cover letter and resume; specifying which job/s you are applying for. Interest in these positions will remain strictly confidential

ACROSS

1) Powdered beverage

5) Word before “numeral” or

10) Soaks color into fabrics

14) Shaving cream additive, perhaps

15) Supreme Court Justice Kagan

16) “The Bridges of Madison County” state

17) Star of the original “The Nutty Professor”

19) Hands on deck 20)_tai

21) Overly obsessive fans 23) Major inconveniences 27) “Smart” guy?

Dinner crumb

“The Blackboard Jungle”

Hunter

Muslim greeting

Chapters in history

39) “Inferno” writer 40) Actor Lugosi 41) Balsa vessels 43) Numbered hwys. 44) Dead to the world 46) “Now!” in the emergency room 47) New Zealand parrots 48) Some electric vehicles 50) Word in a magician’s phrase 52) ___ as directed

53) Suffix meaning “stone” 55) Blanketlike shawls 57) Ritz’s owner, e.g. 61) Vienna’s land (Abbr.) 62) Say it’s so

Star of”Gone With The Wind” 68) Raja’s mate 69) “A Fish Called Wanda” Oscar

Angler’s need

Deer family members

___ Grande, Arizona

DOWN

1) ___Mahal

2) Publican’s serving

3) Postal creed word

4) Mouthwash victims

5) Bullpen figure

6) Grand-Opry link

7) Kitty litter sound?

8) “West Side Story” girl

9) Some speech sounds

10) Host of “ American Bandstand”

11) Auld lang syne

12) Fancy pitcher

13) Does a carpenter’s job

18) Connecticut college

22) Detective’s need

23) Frodo Baggins, for one

24) Garfield’s girlfriend in the comics

25) Fur pieces

26) Gilbert and Teasdale

30) 1993 treaty, briefly

32) Dealer’s directive

33) Order to relax

34) Complicated situations

36) Track-and-field legend

38) ___ in the back (betrays)

42) Campus prankster

45) Dog feature

49) “___ and stones may ... “

51) Cut ___ (dance)

54) “You there?”

56) Words after “easy”

57) Aesop’s also-ran

58) Elliptical

59) Honky-___

60) Drops from the sky

64) Biochemistry abbr.

65) A word from ewe?

66) Fleur-de-___ (Quebec symbol)

67) Announcement from a cockpit, for short

Making his mark off the diamond

As a boy, Darryl Hosking harboured dreams of being a footballer but soon realised that might not be the path for him. Sid, as he is now known, didn’t have the skills. “I wasn’t much of a footballer. I couldn’t kick for love nor money. I thought I could but then saw my mates were kicking it three times further,” he said.

It meant Sid would take a different path and the sport of baseball is all the richer for that change in direction, although the man who has been involved at the coalface of the sport for more than six decades, doesn’t rate his on diamond work much higher than his footballing prowess.

“I always believe I was an average ball player,” he said. And while that can be debated what is not up for debate is his dedication off the diamond in a wide range of administration roles as well as his tireless work not just improving the facilities for Mount Gambier players but also promoting the sport and preserving its history.

That commitment was recognised in 2022 with induction into the South Australian Baseball Hall of Fame (pictured below with sons Brett & Tim and wife Jill) and most recently, the much loved baseball stalwart was awarded an Order of Australia Medal as part of the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

Sid’s baseball journey started the way many sporting stories start – a friend asked him to get involved.

He had played the occasional game of rounders at primary school but it was in 1960, after Mount Gambier hosted the Victorian Provincial Baseball Championships that he was recruited by a mate and the rest, as they say, is history.

“That’s where baseball really took off in Mount Gambier,” Sid said. “The grand finals were played at Vansittart Park and because so many people, so many locals came out to watch, the local league looked to start a junior baseball competition.”

And organisers were right. The interest was there with 120 kids heading to the initial come ‘n’ try training sessions.

The enthusiastic youngsters were divided into eight teams – all with US inspired names – and Sid was part of the Pirates.

Of course a key part of becoming a baseballer is the purchase of the all important glove and Sid spied a beauty in the window of local store Zed’s and it was soon part of his baseball kit.

Starting his career in the outfield, Sid’s inaugural glove was actually a specialist first base mitt, and so a few games in, a keen eye noticed the error and Sid had to replace

that first glove.

“I have no idea where it ended up,” he said. “You weren’t allowed to wear a first base mitt anywhere else on the field but I had no idea and I wore it for a few weeks before someone noticed.”

In his second season of junior league baseball Sid ventured to the pitching mound and behind the catcher’s mask but for all his hundreds of games of baseball, Sid never really claimed any one position on the diamond.

His association with Central Baseball Club basically spanned his entire baseball career, save for that first two years in the junior league, when a mate from down the road, Robert Wilson, needed his neighbour to help out with numbers for Central in a senior C Grade match.

And this self-professed ‘average ball player’ must have had some skills. He quickly progressed to the Division 1 line-up as an 18

year old and also represented Mount Gambier at eight Victorian Provincial Baseball Championships and one South Australian Country Carnival – honours not usually reserved for those with run of the mill ability.

But in an era now where there is more pressure than ever on sporting clubs, associations and leagues to attract and retain volunteers, stories like the Sid Hosking story are few and far between. He held a role every year for 63 years and even the 2021-22 season, which was his first stepping away from league and club roles, he still scored regularly for Central Baseball Club and is still collating the league history.

“I just love the game,” Sid said.

“I played my last game about 10 years ago but I just love being involved.” It has been a family affair too, with Sid clocking up more than 700 games for Central, playing in seven title wins, including one memorable premiership alongside his two sons Brett and Tim.

Baseball perhaps doesn’t hold such a special part in daughter Jo’s heart. The day she was born, Sid had a night baseball match to play and in a decision, as much a sign of the times as it was about priorities, he spent a special half hour with his newly arrived daughter and then off to Blue Lake Sports Park.

Sid credits Ian Ewart, Sam Sutton and Kevin Hoath with the establishment of the baseball headquarters at Blue Lake Sports Park and Sid has certainly been part of many of

the improvements since, including the construction of new diamonds, the clubrooms, attracting of major events, including national championships and Australian Baseball League matches, and ensuring the Mount Gambier home of baseball is one of the most envied facilities in South Australia, including the construction of international standard lighting in 2002,

Aside from his administration roles at Central Baseball Club, basically since the day he walked in the door in 1962, he was league president for two years treasurer for 23 and league statistician for 38 years.

Local baseball officials are all too aware that the unassuming administrator is the jewel in their sport’s crown. He was awarded Mount Gambier & District Baseball League life membership in 1989, the Division 1 premiership silverware is named in his honour and he presents it after each grand final series and as recently as the 2019-20 season he was awarded the league’s highest honour for contribution to baseball – the Cooke Family Trophy. He was also awarded an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his contribution to baseball.

In the mid 1990s he was instrumental in having Penola, Naracoorte and Portland rejoin the competition after many years absence and Hamilton to form a team to play in the Mount Gambier competition. He was heavily involved with the transition from winter to summer baseball in 1980 with that move to permanent

facilities at Blue Lake Sports Park.

Sid has always had an interest in history and he has parlayed that into ensuring there is a comprehensive record of the history of both the league and his club and it is his work that has resulted in the league and Centrals Honour Boards which are now on display in the clubrooms.

Of course, Sid is just as well known for his decades working as a WIN TV camerman and he also captured hours of baseball footage as part of that role.

Sid was also the recipient of an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

THE SID HOSKING FILES

Mount Gambier & District

Baseball League

Publicity Officer (current)

President (1967-1977)

Treasurer (1988-2011)

Statistician (1983-2022)

Life Member (since 1989)

CENTRAL BASEBALL CLUB

Division 3 scorer (current)

President (1988-89 & 1976-77)

Treasurer (1978-87; 1974-75; 1966-1972)

Club Coach (1973 & 1976)

Player (1961-2013)

Life Member 9since 1977)

MOUNT GAMBIER LEGENDS

BASEBALL CLUB

Treasurer (current)

Player (since 2004)

Founding Member

OTHER SPORT

West Gambier Football Club –

Treasurer (1999-2004)

PROFESSIONAL

TV cameraman for 43 years

All in a day’s work for Bill Barrows

Fierce competitor. Innovative visionary. Respected administrator. Tireless volunteer. All titles that sit comfortably in the life of Mount Gambier based motorsport stalwart Bill Barrows and another accolade has been added to his rap sheet - an Order of Australia Medal as part of the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

The OAM is the crowning glory in a career that includes being inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1995; securing a Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award in Knoxville in the United States, named the 2018 Official/Volunteer of the Year at the Australian Speedway Awards and inducted into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame the following year.

Long time colleague and friend,

current Borderline Speedway president Cary Jennings, said the King’s Birthday honour had been well and hard earned.

“Bill has been an integral part of the Borderline Speedway since the late 1960s,” Cary said. “Bill has been such a great volunteer for the Borderline Speedway and he has so many contacts in the business world and throughout speedway and has led the way for making the Borderline track in the top five in Australia. He has made the track and facilities in the top five in the country. We would not have the complex we have if it wasn’t for Bill and his band of retired helpers.”

In season, Bill is chief in charge of track preparation and spends arguably more time at the Glenburnie track than anywhere

over those few months.

“I am grateful I have been part of Bill’s journey through the club and I really appreciate what he does for the Borderline Speedway,” Cary said.

And that Borderline Speedway career started behind the wheel of a hot rod in 1968, before moving into super modifieds in 1973, the precursor to the current day sprintcars.

He won four State titles in bis career, finished runner up in the national titles and secured the 1985 President’s Cup.

It was when Bill was still driving that he first stepped into the administration, taking on the Borderline Speedway presidency in 1973, a position he has held numerous times over his 50 year association with the club and he spearheaded the track’s redevelopments in the late 1980s, 1994 and most recently in 2017.

Along with John Hughes, Bill created the hugely popular World Series Sprintcars, and in good news, the series, which became a victim of COVID, looks set to return for the upcoming speedway season, as some of the best of the US drivers along with the best of Australia’s sprintcar talent go head to head in a series that takes in the length and breath of Australia’s speedway tracks.

Bill was also at the forefront of creating Speedway Australia, a respected member of the Australasian Speedway Promoters Association and President of the Sprintcar Control Council of Australia.

“He has always been a ideas

man and tried to come up with ways to make speedway better and more accessible but he is also prepared to do the work and that has been so invaluable for the Borderline Speedway and speedway in general,” Cary said.

As with most hard working volunteers, accolades such as this OAM, are never expected but Bill has humbly embraced this latest accolade.

“It means a lot to me, because this has been a passion of mine and to see my efforts to be appreciated at this level is very fulfilling,” he said. “I was never in

the sport for accolades, but this is certainly a great honour.”

And no one could be prouder that Bill has been recognised than wife Sue, who has been by his side every step of the way.

“I know a lot of women who wouldn’t allow their husbands to do what Bill does, and I’ve seen him sacrifice a lot of his own time and money for speedway, but he’s never let it negatively affect the family, so I’m very proud of him and the award,” Sue said.

Bill also has a Bravery Medal for rescuing a driver from a burning car in Mount Gambier in 1991.

KNT Football

Best - Kingston: Chad Wood, Ethan Murdock, Cody Benson, Thomas Rogers, Orestis Gambranis, Ben Rogers. Lucindale: Henry Tregoweth, Daniel

McCarthy, Luke Kelsh, Thomas Gould, Tom Fisher, Daniel Badman

Best - Border Districts: Mark Quinn, Zac Richards, Mackenzie Bower, Daniel Skinner, Grant Cother, Harrison Pretlove Naracoorte: Nathan Davey, Keenan Jacobs, Kai Schmid, Rory Taggert, Josh Cother, Tyler Thomson

Goals - Keith: Riley Wilsdon, George Johnson, Jonathon Wilson, Billy Wade, Mitchell Malthouse, Jack Jones Penola: Jordan Galpin, Bradley Bryant, Gus

Eckermann, Scott Merrett, Ben Swan, James Foggo

Best - Padthaway: Mitchell Cotter, Sam Buckham, Mitchell Minns, Kiefer

Scharkie, Willo Brown, Will Rivers Bordertown: Harrison Fromm, Tyson

Hoffmann, Bryce Damin, Kyle Emery, Daniel Will

Best - Mundulla: Nick Mosey, Jake McGrice, Daniel Noll, Harry Kuchel, Tom Gaden, Darcy King. Kybybolite: Brad Castine, Billy Laurie, Joseph Schultz, Tom Woodard, Sean Munn, William Thorp

RESERVES

Lucindale7.7 (49) d Kingston 6.7 (43)

Naracoorte 22.11 (143) d Border Districts 1.6 (12)

Penola 7.11 (53) d Keith 6.6 (42)

Padthaway 6.1 (37) d Bordertown 4.7 (31)

Mundulla 11.11 (77) d Kybybolite 4.8 (30)

SENIOR COLTS

Padthaway/Lucindale 10.14 (74) d Kingston 4.9 (33)

Naracoorte 19.14 (128) d Border Districts 6.2 (38)

Penola 5.10 (40) d Keith 5.2 (32)

Kybybolite 15.12 (102) d Mundulla 6.6 (42)

JUNIOR COLTS

Padthaway/Lucindale 7.12 954) d Kingston 1.8 (14)

Naracorote 10.5 (65) d Border Districts 0.1 (1)

Keith 4.12 (36) d Penola 2.3 (15)

Kybybolite 9.10 (64) d Mundulla 4.3 (27)

ROUND

SENIORS North Gambier

4.4 6.5 9.7 11.8

(74)

(70)

Gregory & Gray take out stableford event

Last Wednesday the Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies conducted the 2nd Round of the Hudson Plumbing and Roofing Stableford event. On a very bitterly, cold day 30 dedicated players competed with Helen Gregory (handicap 16) had an amazing 40 points and easily took out first placing in Division 1. Helen carded a great 40 off the stick on the front nine and 45 off the stick on the long back nine = 85 including one birdie and seven pars and importantly no wipeouts. Second placing went to Jennifer Van Ritjhoven hHandicap 15) playing 1 under her handicap with 37 points. Jennifer’s split for the two nines was 44/43=87 off the stick and included five three pointers. First placing in Division 2 went to long standing member Linley Gray (Handicap 43), who has been rewarded with her persistence to return to the second placing in Division 2 with 32 points, consisting of 17/15=32 points on the Front and Back Nines. Earning a ball each in the ball rundown were Faye Mainwaring Bernie Jennings Jess Parsons, Libby Altschwager, Bev Pedlar, Lorraine Stratford and Kate McCormick. The Pro Shot on the 8th Par 3 Hole was won by Helen Gregory. 2nd Shot on the Par 3, 6th Hole was won by Val Grubb – A Grade, Gail Stephenson –

Millicent 2.2

0.3

7.4 8.7 10.13

Best Millicent: Hamish McRae, Harry Tunkin, Jack Verbena, Jacob Carger, Sam Waring, Finn Grimes Casterton Sandford: Michael Krieger, Damian Wombwell, Nick Schembri, Dylan Ayton, Diarmid Cleary

RESERVES

West Gambier 9.9 (63) d South Gambier 6.7 (43)

East Gambier 6.12 (48) d North Gambier 6.8 (44)

Millicent 13.9 (87) d Casterton Sandford 3.4 (22)

UNDER 18

North Gambier 20.16 (136) d East Gambier 2.1 (13)

South Gambier 12.8 (80) d West Gambier 2.3 (15)

UNDER 16

North Gambier 11.6 (72) d East Gambier 8.6 (54)

South Gambier 11.12 (78) d West Gambier 4.2 (26)

Millicent 4.7 (31) d Casterton Sandford 3.7 (25)

UNDER 14

North Gambier 7.4 (46) d East Gambier 2.2 (14)

South Gambier 7.6 (48) d West Gambier 1.1 (7)

Millicent 17.12 (114) d Casterton Sandford 2.2 (14)

Best - Kalangadoo: Bradley Auld, Tye McManus, Sam Mcmanus, Thomas Williams, Dylan Bromley, Ben Gregory Kongorong: Will Vickery, Michael Waters, Riley Maconachie, Brayden Leicester, Jett Attard, Robert Hein

Best Robe: Kaden Woodward, Zac Deane, Bailey Walker, Henry Lawrie, Kane Dunn, Patrick Matthews Tantanoola: Hamish Thomson, Jordan Hatt, Nick Joy, Zachary Walker, Jack Dawe

Best Mt Burr: Jack Gregory, Brodie Hennink, Kallan Bevan, Sam Hunt, Josh Fiebig, Charlie Bevan. Nangwarry: Jacob Hutchesson, Brodie Parsons, Jack Stocker, Jack Pudney, Ty Dinnison, Joshua Weedon

Best Pt Mac: William Macdonald, Colby Munro, Jake Schleter, Ned Wilke, Christian Howlett, Kyall McClean Glencoe: Sam Giersch, Zacc Cocks, Patrick Mitchell, Thomas Edwards, Alex Hentschke, Aiden Hurley

RESERVES

Kalangadoo 13.7 (85) d Kongorong 5.3 (33)

Robe 10.9 (69) d Tantanoola 4.2 (26)

Nangwarry 11.5 (71) d Mt Burr 9.5 (59)

Port macDonnell 18.10 (118) d Glencoe 3.1 (19)

SENIOR COLTS

Tantanoola 11.8 (74) d Robe 2.5 (17)

Port MacDonnell 7.19 (61) d Glencoe 4.4 (28)

Kongorong 10.7 (67) d kalangadoo 7.9 (51)

Mount B urr 27.13 (175) d Nangwarry 1.1 (7)

JUNIOR COLTS

Robe 7.5 (47) d Tantanoola 2.3 (15)

Mount Burr 7.7 (49) d Nangwaaryy 5.5 (35)

Kongorong 19/17 (131) d Kalangadoo 0.0 (0)

ROUND TEN

A GRADE

Kalangadoo 87 d Kongorong 21; Tantanoola 43 d Robe 33; t Burr 38 d Nangwarry 20; Glencoe 51 d Port MacDonnell 39

A RESERVE

Kalangadoo 75 d Kongorong 19; Robe 46 d Tantanoola 24; Mt Burr 48 d Nangwarry 36; Glencoe 43 d Port MacDonnell 41

B GRADE

Kalangadoo 41 d Kongorong 22; Robe 34 d Tantanoola 28; Mt Burr 31 d Nangwarry 22; Port MacDonnell 40 d Glencoe 38

B RESERVE

Kalangadoo 31 d Kongoorng 23; Robe 33 d Tantanoola 21; Mt Burr 58 d Nangwarry 16; Port MacDonnell 41 d Glencoe 34

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South East Golf Veterans tackle the Bordertown course with the local Bishop getting it done

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has congratulated the West Gambier Tennis Club on their successful application to Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Program.

The Club will receive $4345 for line marking the tennis courts following the resurfacing of the shared, dual line courts in time for this year’s Western Border netball season.

Mr Pasin said he was pleased that the tennis club could take advantage of the highly successful funding program.

“The former Coalition Government focused heavily on local capacity building by targeting funding to grassroots community organisations like West Gambier Tennis Club, enabling local clubs to improve their facilities because well maintained facilities lead to strong clubs that contribute to even stronger communities,” Mr Pasin said.

Since 2016 the Coalition’s Stronger Communities Program has provided small grants to

community organisations and local governments for small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities. The Program committed funding to more than 15,000 community–based projects across Australia. Community-led projects across Barker have shared in $1,200,000, including the Mount Gambier Bowls Club Kitchen ($15,000), the Harness Club lighting ($20,000), East Gambier rainwater tank and kitchen upgrade ($33,000), Sunset Community Kitchen ($11,000), West Gambier Football Club BBQ shed extension and all weather pavilion ($20,000), Old Mount Gambier Gaol Community Garden ($20,000), Mount Gambier & District Baseball Club upgrade ($12,000), Mount Gambier Kart Club shower block ($20,000), Kongorong Community Bus ($20,000).

THANKS FOR THE FUNDING: Member for Barker Tony Pasin tests his racquet skills with West Gambier Division 1 player Emily Jolley.

Millicent Monthly Medal

In freezing cold conditions 23 women play eda stroke round for the Monthly Medal. at the Millicent Golf Club. Putts and fairways were also counted.

WINNERS

A Grade: Helen Chilton nett 73

Runner Up : Kirsty Bailey nett 76

B Grade: Debbie Tincknell nett 70

Runnder Up : Karen MacGregor nett 71

MONTHLY MEDAL WINNER & FOSTERS FOODLAND VOUCHER

Debbie Tincknell nett 70.

9 hole comp, front 9: Bec Shanks nett 34

Ball winners: Janet Watson 73, Lois Tilley 74, Karen Altschwager 75.

NTP 3rd: Bec Shanks

NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp 25-54: Bec Shanks

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 32-54: Trudy-Anne Doyle.

Fairways

A Grade: Kirsty Bailey 12

B Grade: Sharne Peacock 14

Putts

Debbie Tincknell 27

MONTHLY MEDAL WINNERS: Karen MacGregor, Debbie Tincknell, Helen Chilton & Kirsty Bailey.

to Bordertown, where unsurprisingly, they found that the sun was shining and they had an enjoyable day on the composite course. The greens were fast and true and 41 points was Kingston’s Brian Prosser score to take out Division 1 from local Tony Bishop on 39 and Alan Schultz 37. Division 2 saw Max Clifford end a long losing streak with his 37 points from Graham Pilgrim 35 and Kenny Milsop 33. NTPs were Col Wright, Graham Pilgrim and Rob Perryman with the Ross Orchard Trophy going to David Douglas and Rob Sims. Interested admirers can find photos and more on our Facebook site - LSE Vet Golfers. Our next visit is Lucindale on July 3 then Millicent on July 17 and Robe on July 31.

DIVISION 1 WINNERS: (Above top) Tony Bishop, Brian Prosser, Alllan Schultz & David Douglas

DIVISION 2 WINNERS: (Above bottom) Robert Sims, Max Clifford, Graham Pilgrim & Ken Milsop

Competition heats up in South East Coast Basketball League

A solid, tough contest marked the first quarter of this game with reliable Harry Mules leading Saints complemented by Brad Male and Toby deWit responding for Cougars. Scoring dried up to a degree for Cougars in the next two periods as Saints asserted their authority at both ends. Cougars displayed resilience later in the game as juniors Seth Fraser and Ollie Pohlner supported deWit. Saints 83 (H. Mules 22, J Bowden 20) d Cougars 69 (T.deWit 30, B. Male 13, S. Fraser 12)

The Roos young brigade gave Panthers a wake-up call by leading by five points at the end of the first quarter. It was a different contest from here on as Panthers took control to the tune of 52-18 in the next two periods. Roos however bounced back to outscore

Panthers 21-13, displaying a degree of composure.

Panthers 80 (K. Tipene 20, O. Thomson 17, B. Jachmann 13) d Roos 59 (N. Forbes 22, M. Baron 8, J Wilkinson 7)

The welcome return of key players Matt and Luke Black meant a competitive contest evolved in the first half of the Blue/White Bulldogs clash. The half time margin of a creditable 12 points was blown out to 27 at the last break by virtue of Blue’s depth of talent.

Bulldogs Blue 104 (B. Young 33, S. Lock 17, S. Berkefeld 16) d Bulldogs

White 73 (D. Handreck 22, M. Black 21, L. Black 15)

The first defeat of Saints at the hands of Cougars and the win by Roos over Panthers have really tightened positions on the SECBL women’s table. Saints head the table with 19 points but a mere three premiership points separate second placed Cougars on 14 points and sixth placed Bulldogs on 11. Wins will be “diamond” value in the coming weeks.

JUNE 28 FIXTURE

Women: Roos v Cats • 7.15pm Court 2. WRC

Panthers v Saints • 7.30pm Millicent.

Cougars inflicted the first loss for the season on Saints based on multiple scoring avenues and strong rebounding. Cougars led by 8 at the main break through solid team play. In contrast Saints talented juniors Edie Easterby and Poppy Venn, who have turned in outstanding performances to date, lifted with teammates, to produce an even second half. Experience and composure however led Cougars to this win.

Cougars 65 (A. Beveridge 16, M. Horrigan 15, S, Ritter 14) def Saints 57 (E.Easterby 24, P. Venn 18, A. Dean 5)

The Bulldogs/ Cats clash featured swings in momentum and control over the four quarters. The first belonged to Bulldogs in a 16-5 confident start. It was Cats who took over in the second to 15 points to eight. Ava Collins guided Bulldogs in their resurgence to record a 21 to 14 third quarter, setting up an 11-point buffer. Not to be denied Cats, no strangers to close finishes, then took control to outscore Bulldogs 24-11 in the final quarter and grab a two point win.

Cats 58 (A. Berkefeld 23, T. Rowe 14, J. Hibberd 12) d Bulldogs 56 (A. Collins 27, M. Reid 9, K. Collins 6)

Roos’ win against Panthers came their accuracy from beyond the 3-point line. They bagged a total of 10 for the game; Macey Griffith made six at crucial times, Cara Nulty three and Stella Mobbs one. Panthers’ sharp shooter Tara Bryant joined in and found the hoop from outside four times. Roos led by 6 at the first break and continued to add to the margin as the game unfolded.

Roos 62 (M. Griffith 24, C. Nulty 11, S. Mobbs 9) d Panthers 47 (T. Bryant 16, A. Duncan 13, N. Facey 7)

Edwards looking unstoppable at Blue Lake

Cougars v Bulldogs • 8.30pm Court 2.WRC

Men:

Panthers v Saints • 7.15pm Court 3 WRC.

Cougars v Bulldogs White • 7.15pm Court 1 WRC

Roos v Bulldogs Blue • 8.30pm Court 1 WRC.

Short course golf continued for the women at the Blue Lake Golf Club last week with the fourth round of the Grant and Dianne Perryman Trophy event. With a number of women chasing the warmer climes it was a smaller than usual number that fronted up in the very chilly conditions for the stableford competition.

The score of the day came from Division Two’s Lee Anderson signing for a very respectable 35 points.

Ronda Edwards off a short course reduced handicap of 7 posted the best score in division one off 30 points. Starting off the back nine, scoring proved challenging but her 13 points did include four pars, the front nine 17 points with pars on the 1st, 7th and 8th holes with only two scrubs overall was enough to win after surviving a countback from Captain Geraldine Scott also signing for 30 points. Scott off 14 had splits of 16/14 also having two wipeouts on her card with pars on the 5th, 10th and 15th holes.

Third placegetter was Karen Panagopoulos also playing off a 14 handicap scored 29 points from splits of 14/15 and included four three-pointers, pars on the 3rd, 8th

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and 18th holes, and a birdie on the 5th.

Division Two’s Anderson was well placed to win the first place voucher with her 35 points. Off a 29 handicap her card included a massive seven three-pointers as well as a four-pointer on the 18th and would have rued the three scrubs for what could have been.

Veteran Rose Case off 26 would have been happy with her 32 points that included three threepointers a four-pointer on the 18th and no scrubs on her card with splits of 15/17. Carol Meluish off 23 was once again in the winner’s circle taking the third prize voucher scoring 30 points from splits of 13/17 and included four threepointers and three scrubs.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot winner’s were Helen Stratford (Div 1) and Lucy Richards (Div 2). The pro-shot winner on the 5th was Panagopoulos. Birdie prizes won by Cherryl Hill 3rd and Panagopoulos 5th. Chip-in ferret prize winners were Johanna Gogan 14th and 16th, Stratford 18th.

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JUNE

17 RESULTS

In very wet and cold conditions the early morning golfers perhaps fared a little better that their later competitors when the heavens opened up causing casual water on a few of the greens. Fourteen women teed off with a few deciding to withdraw halfway through, kudos to those that finished their round. One such person was Vivienne Wilson signing for 28 points off her 36 handicap with splits of 11/17 earning her a win. Ronda Edwards off 16 was relegated to second place after a count-back from Wilson and third Karen Panagopoulos off 25 all signing for 28 points. Edwards off 16 and Panagopoulos off 25 both had splits of 12/16. All players seemed to find the front nine the hardest and was reflected in the scoring. Annette Ford, Josie Ashby, Helen Stratford and Jorja Morale all posted 26 points. Morale won a ball for the best front nine score.

SHORT COURSE PODIUM: Division 1 winner Ronda Edwards, runner up Geraldine Scott, third placed Karen Panagopoulos & Division

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Three local associations make their mark at SA Country

Championships

The three Limestone Coast based netball associations that attend the SA Country Championships have made a habit of dominating the annual title race and the 2023 event was no different.

Western Border Netball Association fielded six teams and all made the semi final stage; the Mid South East Netball Association fielded four teams and they all competed at the quarter final stage at a minimum and the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Association’s four team all competed at least in quarter finals.

Western Border Netball Association brought home one Division 1 Championship – taking out the 13 & Under Division 1 title, with the other 13 & Under team bowing out at the semi final stage of the Division 2 finals. The two 15 & Under teams fielded by Western Border both made grand finals in Division 1 and 2 respectively. The 17 & Under Western Border team bowed out at semi final stage in a final marred by a timing error, while the senior team’s championship campaign ended at the semi final stage, competing in Division 2 finals.

Better news for the Mid South East Netball Association’s senior team that took out that Division 2 final, with the 17 & Under Mid South East team finishing runner up in Division 2 of that age group. The Mid South East’s 15 & under and 13 & Under teams bowed out at quarter final stage.

The Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association took out the 17 & Under Division 2 final with the 13 & Under team bowing out in the quarter finals and the 15 & Under losing a tight clash in the semi finals – both competing in Division 1. The senior team’s run ended in the Division 2 semi finals.

On an individual note, Western Border goal shooter Sarah Ritter and Mid South East goal attack Abbey Duncan were named in the Top 10 of the Championships. Western Border umpire Emma Grigg also had a good championships securing her national C Grade badge.

1. WBNA 13 & Under Division 1 Champions

2. MSENA Senior Division 2 Champions

3. KNTNA 17 & Under Division 2 Champions

4. MSENA 17 & Under Division 2 Runners Up

5. WBNA 15 & Under Division 1 Runners Up

6. WBNA 15 & Under Division 2 Runners Up

Keith 49 (P Pado, P Jones) d Penola 45 (K Honner, H Klemm)

Bordertown 56 (T Rattus, S Diment) d Padthaway 36 (A Hoyle, L Mathews)

Mundulla 50 (A Croser, S Excell) d Kybybolite 42 (C Woodard, T Hartmann)

B GRADE

Lucindale 48 (E McWaters, K Edmonds) d Kingston 28 (H Pass, M Armfield)

Border Districts 44 (M Jordan, M Kester) d Naracoorte 30 (L Williams, B Waihape)

Penola 72 (L Moore, S Eustace) d Keith 42 (D Jones, S Pese)

Bordertown 68 (K Murch, A Knauerhase) d Padthaway 19 (J Fretwell, K Brown)

Mundulla 38 (A Grosser, A Young) d Kybybolite 34 (L Sandercock, A Harris))

C GRADE

Kingston 27 (S Miller, N Pink) d Lucindale 19 (T Ryan, A Romer)

Naracoorte 32 (M Hanlon, H Sambell) d Border Districts 30 (R Pomery, L Matter)

Penola 57 (E Manarangi, S Gartner) d Keith 36 (M Richman, C Nicolai)

Padthaway 34 (M Maynard, E Ward) d Bordertown 32 (S Hinge, T Nixon)

Mundulla 33 (T Schmidt, E House) d Kybybolite 26 (L Palmer, S Brownrigg)

DIVISION ONE

Naracoorte 42 (L Pretlove, A Anderson) d Border Districts 33 (K Rata, D

Rata)

Penola 57 (S O’Brien, T Porter) d Keith 34 (T Dick, K Lepley)

Bordertown 56 (E Orrock, C Twigden) d Padthaway 32 (L Mathews, A Frick)

DIVISION TWO

Lucindale 41 (P Pinchbeck, H Reed) d Kingston 26 (A Mattner, G Miller)

Naracoorte 30 (T Maresch, C Stewart) d Border Districts 29 (G Oster, G Mahney)

Keith 50 (M Peek, E Willis) d Penola 27 (A Morton, M O’Brien)

Bordertown 34 (E Jozeps, T Hampel) d Padthaway 21 (H Edwards, E Ward)

Kybybolite 38 (C Copping, I Watson) d Mundulla 19 (E Colwill, L Morris)

DIVISION THREE

Naracoorte 39 (H Meynell, T Maresch) d Border Districts 16 (I Mahney, M Mueller)

13 & UNDER A

Kingston 33 (C Pink, E Scaefer) d Lucindale 13 (S Kiefel, B Blower)

Naracoorte 46 (E Mott, Z Moritz) d Border Districts 32 (I Mahney, S Koch)

Penola 35 (L Hackwill, W Zadow) d Keith 23 (K Evans, I Zacker)

Kybybolite 20 (A Rasheed, M Brewin) d Mundulla 17 (W Durbridge, O Excell)

13 & UNDER B

Naracoorte 28 (B Hutchens, E Watson) d Border Districts 8 (S Venables, S Hanker)

Padthaway 13 (G Moore, M McGregor) d Bordertown 9 (P Blackwell, S Akurangi)

Mundulla 8 (L Wiese, A Weckert) d Kybybolite 1 (M Ottoson-Crossling, E Kay)

Western Border Netball

ROUND NINE

A GRADE • West Gambier 64 (S. Ritter, T. Bryant) d South Gambier 46 (G. Dalton, A. Duncan); North Gambier 40 (M. Renko, M.Griffith) d East Gambier 30 (M. Amy, R. Henke); Millicent 78 (L. Duldig, T. Sanderson) d Casterton Sandford 33 (C. Humphries, M. Cleary)

A RESERVE • West Gambier 47 (C. Ransom, M. Milich) d South Gambier 36 (G. Ryan, C. Muller); North Gambier 48 (A.O’Shaughnessy, N. Fox) d East Gambier 31 (T. Gray, B. Hicks); Millicent 67 (J. Sunderland, K. Stuart) d Casterton Sandford 41 (S. Fidler, T, Broomby)

B GRADE • South Gambier 49 (K. McIntyre-Clarke, M. Glynn) d West Gambier 37 (K. Heaver, C. Carraill); North Gambier 33 (K. Dyson, A. Redman) d East Gambier 23 (S. James, J. Clark); Millicent 40 (V. Duncan, K. Brown) d Casterton Sandford 36 (A. Balzan, K. Harvey)

C GRADE • South Gambier 39 (C. Dunn, J. Jennings) d West Gambier 29 (E. Sutherland, A. Judd); East Gambier 33 (E. Caruso, T. Jackway) d North Gambier 31 (M. Allen, K. Quinn); Millicent 35 (E. Bonde, K. Lindner) d Casterton Sandford 31 (A. Spratling, K. Gill-Killey)

17 & UNDER • West Gambier 60 (A. Pearson, T. Lindner) d South Gambier 39 (S. Wight, M. Walmsley); North Gambier 50 (A. Collins, T. Jones) d east Gambier 21 (A. Beveridge, A. Lines); Millicent 54 (E. Easterby, L. Paul) d Casterton Sandford 29 (I. Longhurst, M. Patton)

15 & UNDER A • West Gambier 49 (S. Lindner, L. Pearson) d South Gambier 46 (K. Sims, G. Dalton); North Gambier

70 (K. Anderson, R. Darimaani) d East Gambier 11 (T. Kemp, L. Hannaford); Millicent 74 (T. Grosser, M. Gysbers) d Casterton Sandford 9 (O. Nolte, A. Crawford)

15 & UNDER B • West Gambier 50 (M. Lynch, M. Vivian) d South Gambier 8 (G. Peucker, T. Allen); Millicent 50 (E. Crowe, E. Matthews) d Casterton Sandford 4 (C. Corman, K. Vise))

13 & UNDER A • West Gambier 27 (C. Hunter, S. Richards) d South Gambier 16 9L. Jones, S. Ryan); North Gambier 50 (L. Hunter, C. Grivell) d East Gambier 23 (I. Mee, I. Cook); Millicent 26 (L. Crowe, I. Coghlan) d Casterton Sandford

14 (Y. Grigg, M. Robbins)

13 & UNDER B • West Gambier 19 (H. Lindner, H. Jackson) d South Gambier 9 (M. Fullerton, A. Green); East Gambier 38 (I. Cook, S. McCracken) d North Gambier 9 (P. Lucas, A. Schloithe); Millicent 43 (S. Walker, P. Johnson)

11 & UNDER • West Gambier 13 (P. Bonney-Dawson) d South Gambier 10 9C. Sims, E. Scotland); North Gambier 20 (I. Levine, P. Mulraney) d East Gambier 18 (S. Creek, C. Hosking); Millicent 14 (L. Joyce, H. Stratford) d Casterton Sandford 3 (B. Green, M. Carter)

Table tennis finals on the horizon

The penultimate round of the Mount Gambier Table Tennis Autumn season served up plenty of outstanding and heartbreaking results this week, with spots in the season finals on the line. Both A Grade matches were won convincingly, Scott Davies’ Gunners overpowering Ben Newman’s Rovers while Chandler Jantosh and Robin Pellen combined majestically to power Trotters to a strong win over Sirinat Sweet’s Toffees. Rovers players Newman and Will Newlyn won their respective opening singles rubbers to see their team start strongly, but Ward Freeman’s hard fought win over Katrina McPhee sparked a run of victories for the Gunners, winning 7 of the remaining 9 rubbers to claim a 7-4 victory. Similarly, Sweet’s initial victory over her Trotters opponent Felix Owusu provided short-lived joy for the Toffees, Trotters going on to claim 7 of the last 10 rubbers for a 7-4 victory.

B Grade saw much closer affairs, 2 out of the 3 encounters being decided by the last rubber of the night. Mark Bachmann produced an undefeated singles night for the Potters against Alex McGregor’s Seasiders, as did Cottagers player Rayelene Hutchesson against Cameron Beal’s Hammers. After claiming 3 of the first 4 rubbers, the Potters dropped 4 of the next 6, setting up a tense battle between Bachmann and McGregor. Ultimately Bachmann proved to be far superior, overwhelming McGregor with a perfect blend of power and spin to claim the rubber in 3 games and give Potters the 6-5 victory. The Hammers too skipped out to a 2-0 lead before the Cottagers hit back with victories in 4 of the next 5 rubbers. When Hutchesson overcame Schubert in arguably one of the encounters of the season, prevailing by 16 points to 14 in the deciding 5th game, the stage was set for an all-or-nothing battle between Beal and Cottagers player Rob Halleday. After Beal claimed the first game and Halleday the second, onlookers excitedly anticipated this one may be going down to the wire. Unfortunately Halleday wasn’t able to match Beal’s youth and speed, the Hammers player regaining ascendancy in the third game and running away with the contest in the fourth, giving Hammers the 6-5 overall victory. The third B Grade match was considerably more one-sided, Gary Hocking and Youssef Malicdem both recording clean sheets for the Spurs who clinically disposed of Gui Ros-Smith and his Red Devils by 7 rubbers to 4.

After beginning their Autumn season campaign full of promise, Chris McGregor’s Clarets will go into their bye this week having to sit back and sweat on other C Grade results, after succumbing to a heavy 9-2 defeat at the hands of the Canaries who this week welcomed back star player Deakin Lofthouse. The Canaries number 1 hardly missed a beat, posting a clean singles record. A modified 2-on-2 C Grade matchup between Tracey Rawlings’ Wolves and Ezekiel Coutts’ Blades saw a landslide victory for the latter. After Rawlings overcame Mark Devaney to give Wolves a 1-0 lead, Coutts and Devaney teamed up to claim the remaining rubbers of the match, Blades ultimately cruising to a 4-1 victory. A dangerously improving Coutts kept his singles sheet clean on the night, including victories over seasoned veterans in Rawlings and Lorraine Halleday.

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