Federal funding helps finance 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 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.

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

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)