Lifestyle1 issue 991

Art from the heart

Luck of the Irish

Former local softballer matching it with best in the business at world cup

It has been a huge 12 months for former Mount Gambier based softballer Georgia Hood culminating in her appearance as part of the Australian national team, Aussie Spirit, at the women’s World Cup in Ireland last week.

Cracking a place in the Aussie Spirit line-up and hitting the diamond regularly, was a huge step for the feared batter and back up pitcher, who was part of the team’s 2020 Olympic program, heading to Tokyo and only just missing out on final selection. It comes on the back of Hood dominating her first season of US College softball and earning a scholarship to a Division 1 NCAA school going forward.

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Wulanda wins again

Multi-million dollar facility secures second design award

sustainability. DesignInc, architect for Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre received the Public Architecture Award at the ceremony held earlier this month at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

and providing inclusive design throughout the centre, as well as the integrated technical responses to environmental and social sustainability. “We are pleased that the recognition showcases the region, and thank the City of

Wulanda exemplifies the positive impact of architecture on community, while balancing environmental essentials. – Jury citation.

Mount Gambier for the opportunity

architecture, recognising the environmentally sustainable design using exposed structural timber and a 720 kilowatt solar system.

City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM (pictured)

welcomed the project’s latest accolade. “This is the second award win for Wulanda, and we could not be more thrilled to see our architects DesignInc receive recognition for the design of our wonderful community centre,” Mayor Martin said.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZOE WIGHTON & GEORGIA PAIGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Spatial and sensory considerations are seamlessly incorporated, enabling dignified participation for all levels of physical ability and health, and enhancing the overall user experience. - Jury citation.

Grant road funding boost

Black Spot funding secured for Compton intersection upgrade

When it comes to snaring almost $150,000 in Black Spot road funding it has been a case of beginner’s luck for the District Council of Grant.

Grant Mayor Kylie Boston welcomed the news that the modifying of a notorious Compton intersection would be able to get underway. “Often with these type of projects you apply a few times before you secure the funding but this is the first time we have put this project up and we were successful,” she said.

The $149,000 windfall will see the modifying of the existing four way McKay-Mount Percy Road intersection into a staggered intersection with the project now set to be placed into the work schedule that already includes regular maintenance work across the council area.

“We adopted a maintenance program in the recent budget to keep on top of that work and the Compton works will be placed in that schedule,” Mayor Boston said.

The Federal Government committed $5.9 million in 2023-24 under the Black Spot Program to fully fund upgrades at 17 dangerous crash sites. The program funds safety measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at locations where a number of serious crashes are known to

have occurred, or are at risk of occurring.

Black Spot Consultative Panels provide the opportunity for stakeholders to have a say in the project selection process, and ensure that nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.

The SA consultative panel includes representatives from the South Australian Road Transport Association, South Australian Freight Council Inc, Traffic Management Association of Australia, Bicycle SA, SA Police, Royal Automobile Association of SA, Local Government Association of SA and the SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

And there is another road in the region – a SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport road –also set for a major upgrade.

Tillers Road East and Glenelg River Road at Wye received $145,000 to install duplicated advanced warning and upgrade directional signage and rumble strips with improved delineation.

For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit https://investment. infrastructure.gov.au/about/localinitiatives/black-spot-program/ index.aspx

Lemon pudding

150g unsalted butter, melted

2 tsp finely grated lemon rind

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 1/2 cups caster sugar

3/4 cup self-raising flour, sifted

1 1/2 cups milk

4 eggs, separated

icing sugar mixture, to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease six 1 cup-capacity ovenproof dishes. Place butter, lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, flour, milk and egg yolks in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Using a metal spoon, fold one-quarter of the egg white into lemon mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white. Spoon mixture into prepared dishes. Place dishes in a large baking dish. Pour boiling water into baking dish until halfway up sides of smaller dishes. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and just set. Dust with icing sugar. Serve.

Food & wine family festival returns to the 2024 events calendar

After a three-year hiatus, caused by the combined impact of COVID-19 and dwindling volunteer support, the Bay Escape Festival will be returning to Port MacDonnell February next year.

At its Annual General Meeting on May 31, the organising committee was revived with 11 new members and a newly formed executive committee.

Ryan Donovan has remained as chair, with the committee appointing Mary Mason as its new event coordinator. Ryan Donovan was pleased to announce the appointment of Mary, who recently moved to Port MacDonnell.

“Mary is an energetic community volunteer who brings with her a wealth of experience in delivering local events and initiatives that help to showcase a local region,” Ryan said.

The committee also appointed Anne-Maree Johnstone as treasurer and Tegan McPherson as secretary with support from Ashlee Brion.

Returning committee member Gary Jaffa has been joined by new members, Cassie Arnold, David Soderblom, Jeff Feast, Michele Foster, Nyla Habets Sophie Fairchild and Stephen Johnstone.

The committee is now in full swing and looking to hold the event on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

The desire of the committee is to harness the popularity from the 2020 event and to deliver an equally successful family event in 2024.

“We are trying to be realistic about what we can deliver as a new committee, while also

keeping up with expectations from the previous success of the event,”

Ryan said. “We have a passionate and engaged committee on board, who want to see the continued success of showcasing what Port MacDonnell has to offer.”

Previously known as the Bayside Festival, the Bay Escape underwent a major rebranding in 2019 based on valuable community feedback.

The event was launched with a focus on food, wine, and coastal themes, resulting in overwhelming success.

As one of the Limestone Coast’s longest running festivals, the Bay Escape has been held annually at

Beachport residents about to

Students whip up a new career opportunity

Mount Gambier High special education workshops

Services Australia’s newest Mobile Service Centre, Kangaroo Paw II, will be visiting Beachport on Wednesday, July 19, in the Visitor Information Center car park, between 9am-4pm.

Mobile Service Centres are 20 tonne trucks operated by staff from Services Australia, providing regional and rural Australians with friendly face-to-face service and tailored support.

Staff on board can help with:

• Centrelink claims

• Medicare registrations, and

• Accessing online services.

Information about National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.

Find out more about the services provides at https://www. servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobile-service-centres or contact staff at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex for additional support.

Adoption of Valuations and Declaration of Rates

Notice is hereby given that the Council, in exercise of the powers contained in Chapters 8, 9 and 10 of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 at a meeting held on 27 June 2023 and for the financial year ending 30 June 2024:

1. Adoption of Valuations

Adopted for rating purposes, the capital valuations of the Valuer-General’s most recent valuations applicable to land within the area of the Council totalling $5,939,212,560.

2. Declaration of Rates

(i) Declared differential general rates in the dollar based on capital values as follows:

(a) 0.191470 cents in the dollar on rateable land of categories

(a) Residential, (g) Primary Production and (i) Other land uses; and

(b) 0.516970 cents in the dollar on rateable land of categories (b) Commercial - Shop, (c) Commercial - Office, (d) CommercialOther, (e) Industry - Light, (f) Industry - Other and (h) Vacant Land land uses.

(ii) Declared a fixed charge as a component of the general rates of $566.60.

(iii) Declared separate rates with a fixed charge amount that depends upon the use of the land to recover the contribution to the Regional Landscape Levy for the Limestone Coast Landscape Region as follows:

(a) $88.10 per assessment on rateable land categories (a) Residential,

(h) Vacant Land and (i) Other,

(b) $130.10 per assessment on rateable land categories

(b) Commercial - Shop, (c) Commercial – Office and

(d) Commercial – Other,

(c) $210.00 per assessment on rateable land categories (e) Industry –Light and (f) Industry – Other, and

(d) $385.00 per assessment on rateable land category (g) Primary Production.

3. Service Charge Imposed a Waste Service Charge of $217.70 on all land to which it provides or makes available the prescribed service.

4. Payment of Council Rates

Declare that rates and charges be payable by quarterly instalments due on or before:

• Friday 8 September 2023

• Friday 8 December 2023

• Friday 8 March 2024

• Friday 7 June 2024

Sarah PHILPOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Last month, TAFE SA lecturers Lisa Fewins and Tony Quin held a series of workshops in the Mount Gambier High School Commercial Kitchen as part of a Hospitality Immersion Program, attended by Mount Gambier High School and Gordon Education Centre special class students. The four-week immersion course introduced the students to skills required to work in hospitality. They explored making drinks such as mocktails, creating snack boxes, cake decorating, chocolate garnishes and cooking an Asian noodle dish. Several students who participated in the immersion course are now looking at accessing TAFE SA courses to complete qualifications relating to their experience.

“The TAFE SA Hospitality Immersion Program provides an important bridging step for our young people living with disabilities in the Limestone Coast area. It allows them to explore potential areas of interest that could help them obtain paid employment in the future. I am so grateful that TAFE SA were able to work with

us on this venture and that they are continuing to support young people living with disabilities to access higher learning,” Kirilee Chapman, Mount Gambier High School Inclusive Education Support Program Coordinator.

MOCKTAIL CREATION: (Above left) Mount Gambier High School Student, Zahlia Humby puts the finishing touches on her mocktail

SMOOTHIE SUCCESS: (Above right) Mount Gambier High School Student, Ryan Hann whips up a delicious smoothie

HOSPITALITY LESSONS: (Below) TAFE SA Hospitality Lecturers, Tony Quin and Lisa Fewins demonstrate the art of speciality drink making to the Mount Gambier High School Special Education students

Time for young people to have their say on future

The State Government is developing South Australia’s Youth Action Plan 2023-2026 to enhance fair and equitable access to opportunities, resources and supports for young people aged 12-25.

They invite all young people, stakeholder organisations and anyone with an interest in young people to share ideas about the key issues affecting young people in South Australia.

Visit the yourSAy page to complete an anonymous survey. You don’t need to register and there are no mandatory questions so you can simply skip any areas that you’re not interested in. You’ll also find a handy FAQ sheet, a straightforward consultation paper and other helpful resources. Consultation is open until Sunday, August 6. Join the conversation today at http://yoursay. sa.gov.au/yoursay-sa-gov-au-youthaction

Mount Gambier Library adds to its borrowing items

Mount Gambier Library customers now have access to more than just books, with the introduction of Library of Things – an array of items that can be borrowed to create memories, enhance skills or try something new at home.

From pasta machines to board games such as Twister, Google Chromecast to Bocce sets, Mount Gambier Library of Things will allow customers to have access to items they might not otherwise have access to.

“Sometimes people don’t just need a book on cooking; they need the equipment too,” manager library and community development Georgina Davison

said. “We anticipate that items such as the karaoke machine, the popcorn maker and the slushie machine will be super popular for hosting children’s parties”.

The introduction of the Library of Things will not only save Mount Gambier Library members money by not having to purchase their own, but it also aims to reduce waste.

“We all have those gimmick items that we purchase, and they only see the light of day once; they either pushed to the back of the cupboard or end up in landfill,” Ms Davison said. “Now customers can hire from the Library of Things guilt free, and it’s passed on to the next person.

With new items being added to the collection regularly, members are encouraged to visit the Library and view the display of items available for borrowing from the Library of Things.

“It’s a great reminder that Library membership is free and gives you access to information, services, materials and now a whole lot more.”

NEW LOOK LIBRARY ITEMS:

(Above) City of Mount Gambier manager library and community development Georgina Davison and team leader library operations Sally Mann with items available to borrow through the Library of Things.

Caves entry offer for locals at World Heritage site

Locals can once again enjoy free entry to the Naracoorte Caves when they take along their visiting family or friends in the re-launch of an exciting initiative to strengthen our unique connection with the World Heritage site.

The timely re-launch of the initiative at the start of the July school holidays is a collaborative project between National Parks and Wildlife Service SA and Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

Local residents in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area will receive free tour entry at the Caves when they take a visitor along to the park with them.

So, a local family can take a visiting family along to the Caves and the visiting family will pay but the locals won’t. With savings in their pocket, the local family could pay for their visitors as a bit of a treat, or even split the costs with their visitors.

The free entry is available to residents of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area, and they simply have to show some form of ID with their address on it (a driver’s license, rates notice or bill) to take advantage of the incentive.

All general tours are covered including tours of the Alexandra and Victoria Fossil Caves, Wonambi Fossil Centre, the selfguided tour of the Stick Tomato Cave and the Bat Tour. Tour places will need to be booked in person at the Caves at the time of visiting.

The Naracoorte Caves National Park is South Australia’s

only World Heritage site, preserving Australia’s most complete fossil record for the past 500,000 years.

The re-launch of the entry fee waiver is aimed at encouraging locals to re-engage with the site and also provides incentive for many more people to enjoy the wonders of the Naracoorte Caves, which have long been an important drawcard for the Limestone Coast region and have a significant impact on the local and regional economy.

to renew. If you don’t have internet access, call in to your local council office as they are there to help. Same applies if you didn’t receive your renewal, are having trouble or got a question.

Nankivell is the queen of the court

Luck of the Irish

Former local softballer matching it with best in the business at world cup

It has been a huge 12 months for former Mount Gambier based softballer Georgia Hood culminating in her appearance as part of the Australian national team, Aussie Spirit, at the women’s World Cup qualifiers in Ireland last week.

Cracking a place in the Aussie Spirit line-up and hitting the diamond regularly, was a huge step for the feared batter and back up pitcher, who was part of the team’s 2020 Olympic program, heading to Tokyo and only just missing out on final selection.

It comes on the back of Hood dominating her first season of US College softball and earning a scholarship to a Division 1 NCAA school going forward.

Georgia’s US college journey started a couple of years ago and she quickly emerged as one of the top players in Pensacola State history.

Tatiara Netball

Association junior Maisie Nankivell has reached the pinnacle of Australian netball as part of the Adelaide Thunderbirds drought breaking 2023 Super Netball grand final victorty. Part of the Thunderbirds leadership group, Maisie (picured above right celebrating) spent her on court time in the tense overtime decider at wing defence - her tight checking and relaibility with ball in hand, key to her role, often at the tail end of each quarter. Her ability to apply pressure but be so composed when the pressure was on was key to the Thunderbirds ultimate succes.

In 98 career games she finished with a .450 batting average, 27 homeruns, 32 doubles, and 130 total RBI. In 307 at bats she struck out just 22 times while piling on 138 hits As a pitcher she finished her career with a 12-3 record, overall 1.74 ERA while averaging close to eight strikeouts a game

Georgia was named the Panhandle Conference Player of the Year and FCSAA State Player of the Year in back to back seasons, helping the Pirates to a Conference Championship her freshman year and a runner-up finish this last year, which resulted in a spot at the FCSAA State Championships

She also earned back to back 1st team all-NFCA Region nods, with the culmination being named

back to back NFCA and NJCAA 1st team all-American.

Not surprisingly, Georgia’s form captured the attention of NCAA Division 1 programs and when she finishes her time with the

Gifts and decor for all occasions

she will be joining the Coastal Carolina University as a sophomore as part of the Chanticleers Division 1 program, competing in the competitive Sun Belt Conference. And the Chanticleers will be getting Georgia off the back of a truly exciting World Cup qualifying tournament in Ireland earlier this month where Australia was one of two qualifiers from Group A, alongside the United States, to head to the 2024 World Cup in Italy next year.

Georgia was a vital part of the Aussie Spirit campaign, often called upon in clutch moments, especially in the batting box, as well as earning a pitching callup against the all conquering US line-up.

Georgia batter in a number of runs during the week long tournament, including two critical runs in the World Cup decider against great Britan – which was a must win game for the Aussie Spirit to earn that World Cup place. The Australians had surprisingly lost to the same team in the tournament opener.

Former Kowree Naracoorte

Author returns to launch latest look at the criminal justice system

Mount Gambier Library will host the return of highly sought-after crime writer Mercedes Mercier with the launch of Black Lies on Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm.

The Portland Library will also host an author event with Mercedes in conversation with local author Maya Linnell on Thursday, July 20, from 6.307.30pm.

Described as a ‘tense, propulsive and sharply plotted’ read, Mercedes draws on her own experience of working in the criminal justice system for the past nine years, filling her novel with authenticity and intensity. Mercedes was a guest of the library last year with the launch of her debut bestselling novel White Noise which told the story from the perspective of criminal psychologist Dr Laura Fleming. In Black Lies, Dr Fleming is back, and it will have you on the edge of your seat.

Set in Westmead Prison, where only a handful of inmates have committed crimes so atrocious that they’ve been locked away for life, and for fifteen years, convicted murderer Tomas Kovak has refused to disclose where he hid the body of his victim, a vulnerable young woman.

When Kovak is diagnosed with terminal cancer, intense pressure is put on Dr Fleming to find the location of Kovak’s victim, so her grieving family can find closure.

Laura uses all her training, skills, and instinct to form a connection with the cold, remorseless killer. This man has refused any psychological assessment since the day he confessed to the murder.

Drawing on facts and fiction from Mercedes’ career, the storyline initially evolved from a team she sits near that works on legislation.

“A few years ago, they were working on the legislation no body, no parole where if an offender doesn’t release the whereabouts of their victim’s body, they are not eligible for parole,” Mercedes said. “I instantly had so many storylines. From the victim’s perspective, I also explored the idea that women aren’t safe in many areas of our

This a free event with bookings available by contacting the Mount Gambier Library on (08)8721 2540 or book online at library’s website under ‘Programs and

Plotting a path through our iconic Crater Lakes

City of Mount Gambier creating a trails blueprint

City of Mount Gambier is seeking community input to develop a Crater Lakes Trails Plan.

Council engaged Open Trails Australia to develop a Trails Plan for the Crater Lakes peri-urban Park (the Park). The Park is a unique site that serves a diverse variety of social, cultural, environmental and economic roles for the community and contributes significantly to the lifestyle of Mount Gambier residents and visitors.

As part of the Crater Lakes Activation Plan project, a broad trails audit was undertaken in 2022 and Council plans to expand on this work to create a Trails Plan to guide the sustainable provision, management, and maintenance of the Park’s trails network.

City of Mount Gambier strategic development and recreation coordinator Hayley Rowe said council’s vision for the Parks Trails network was to provide a sustainable and high quality

Costume lending library set to help out families

United Way Glenelg is excited to announce a new initiative: a Costume Lending Library for families to access in time for book week, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the characters and stories they love.

United Way Glenelg executive officer Nicole Carr said unfortunately, many children miss out on the opportunity to participate in book week events and other events due to a lack of resources, including costumes.

“The costumes will be accessible to all families in the community, regardless of financial resources, as we aim to eliminate the embarrassment that some children may feel about not having a costume and ensure that all children have the opportunity to participate in book week events,” Ms Carr said.

In collaboration with students

from Portland Bay School, United Way Glenelg has successfully acquired a collection of topnotch, long-lasting costumes and accessories, made possible through a partnership with Portland Aluminium.

“We saw this as an excellent chance for students to actively participate in the costume selection process,” Ms Carr said.

“They made thoughtful choices with a budget of $1500, ensuring the items would appeal to a wide range of individuals.”

A total of more than 50 items have been procured, including complete outfits as well as complementary accessories that add the perfect finishing touch to a costume.

The students engaged in an exciting ‘unboxing’ experience with the costumes, a trend that gained popularity on social media

a few years ago.

“The students had the wonderful opportunity to witness the costumes they had chosen online and see them in person, gaining a true representation of their appearance and quality,” Ms Carr said.

The Costume Lending Library will be housed at Glenelg Libraries. The costumes will be shared at each Glenelg Library location, reaching rural remote children through the Heywood and Casterton locations. Upon the costumes return, Portland Bay School will take charge of laundering, ensuring their cleanliness and readiness for future loans.

“We will promote the library to schools through welfare coordinators and other relevant channels such as media releases, radio advertising and social media posts,” Ms Carr said. “This initiative

network of trails which enhance and complement the immersive nature of the Park, while also improving access and celebrating its unique qualities.

“The trails are currently used by a variety of groups including walkers, runners and mountain bike enthusiasts and we’d like to explore how the trail network could function more efficiently to benefit all users,” Ms Rowe said.

The Trails Plan will provide council with a rationalised and detailed framework that is based on findings gained through a gap analysis, community consultation and key considerations such as culture and accessibility.

The development of the Trails Plan will also include signage, maintenance, compliance, safety/ risk and governance requirements.

A map of the current Trails Network is available to download at Have Your Say Mount Gambier.

“We are inviting our community

and visitors to contribute to the development of the Trails Plan through an online survey, by adding pins and comments to the trails network map and by coming along to community engagement sessions,” Ms Rowe said.

CREATING A PLAN: Mount Gambier History Group representative Jeanette Aslin (left) and Mount Gambier Mountain Bike Community members Shane DeJong and Peter Wheeler on the Mountain Trail at the Crater Lakes.

Community engagement sessions will be held at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre on:

Sunday, July 23: 2-3pm

Monday, July 24: 10 -11am

Monday, July 24: 5.30-6.30pm Please register to attend a session via Eventbrite

will bring the community together by encouraging children to participate in book week events. We believe that this project has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community,

especially those who may have previously felt excluded.”

Starting from early August, the Costume Lending Library will be open to all residents who are library members, providing them with the opportunity to borrow costumes.

Sustainability projects garner financial windfall from board

New mental health service opens its doors

Head to Health ready to provide mental health support

Mount Gambier Head to Health has kickstarted its operations at 13A Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, within the premises of FocusOne Health. Initially services will be available on the Tuesdays and Thursday, building up to five day per week by September. Sturt Street is a temporary location and this week marks the beginning of their commitment to providing essential Mount Gambier Head to Health services to the Limestone Coast community.

a lease at Unit 7, 165 Commercial Street East and this purposedesigned space will serve as the future home of Mount Gambier Head to Health, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals seeking mental health support.

Almost $300,000 in funding has been awarded to 14 projects across the Limestone Coast region as part of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants Program.

The Grassroots Grants Program aims to support projects by eligible individuals, volunteers, schools and community organisations, First Nations and not-for profit groups working towards sustainable landscapes.

Limestone Coast Landscape Board Chair Dr. Penny Schulz said the Grassroots Grants Program saw an increase in applications for the 2023/24 year, indicating how important this funding is for the region.

“Community groups have really taken on board the benefits that the funding can provide in kick starting projects to sustainably manage our landscape,” Dr Schulz said.

“This year is the fourth year of the program and it has been fantastic to see application submissions continually increasing and meeting board priorities. This year’s round has seen new and returning organisations with innovative and bold ideas. It will be fantastic to see the outcomes of these projects.”

Grassroots Grants recipient Nora Creina Shack Association spokesperson Angela May said the Shack Association was excited to start this project.

“Securing funds in this round of Grassroots Grants will ensure we can work to combat African Lovegrass in the area and use native plants for revegetation, protecting the environmental and recreational value of Nora Creina,” she said.

To find out more about this year’s recipients and their projects please visit our community Grassroots Grants page.

GRANTS PROGRAM: Limestone Coast Landscape Board general manager Steve Bourne & Limestone Coast Landscape Board chair Dr. Penny Schulz.

Underground storytime success

underway, and it is anticipated operators will be welcoming the community to this new facility from October this year.

Health centre is an initiative of the Australian Government, with funding provided through Country SA PHN to FocusOne Health. This initiative ensures that individuals in the community can access the mental health support they need, when they need it, at no cost.

Country SA PHN Chief Executive Officer Mark Hartigan said Country SA PHN was pleased that adults in the Limestone Coast would have a centre they can access for support from this week and a purpose designed new Head to Health space from October.

“The Head to Health site will offer access to information and services designed to empower, support, and improve psychological and physical health, and social and emotional wellbeing,” Mr Hartigan said.

“These services will be provided by an experienced team of trained mental health workers, supported

by other specialised allied health professionals.

“Working to complement existing services, the Head to Health site will bridge a gap in mental health support for adults in the Limestone Coast community.”

Through the expansion of FocusOne Health services and the establishment of a dedicated space, their objective was to create a secure and easily accessible hub for mental health assistance.

The Mount Gambier Head to Health centre goes beyond providing direct service - it is designed to connect individuals with the specific services that best meet their needs.

It will prioritise building strong connections and offering comprehensive service navigation

to ensure that each person receives the appropriate care and support they require.

The ultimate goal is to enhance accessibility by establishing seamless pathways that lead individuals to the most suitable and effective resources for their mental health journey.

FocusOne Health CEO Scerina Rasheed said they would like to express their gratitude to the community for their ongoing support, and invite everyone to stay engaged and updated on the progress of Mount Gambier Head to Health services.

“Together, we can strengthen mental health services, reduce stigma, and ensure that everyone in our community has access to the support they deserve”.

Opportunity to meet councillors face-to-face

Glenelg Shire residents are invited to take the opportunity to chat with councillors and staff about local projects, highlight ideas and more as Council’s Listening Post program gets underway this year.

Nelson will play host to the first of Council’s 2023 – 2024 Listening Posts, with a drop in session being held from 11am-1pm at the Nelson Hotel (pictured) on Friday.

Last week’s Naracoorte Caves was a resounding success with almost 80 people, including more than 40 children, headed into Blanche Cave at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park for the free session filled with singing, dancing and storytime fun.

Led by Tara Maresch from the Naracoorte Library + Town Hall, the session was a collaborative project between National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia and Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

Tara read ‘Dippy and the Dinosaurs’ during the session, which was followed by free self-guided tours of Stick Tomato Cave.

Due to the popularity of the event, another Active Storytime at the Caves may be held later in the year.

Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Scott Martin aid the Listening Posts were designed to provide an informal, relaxed opportunity for the community to meet with Councillors and staff to exchange information and ideas.

“Our 2021-2025 Council Plan makes a commitment to host engagement sessions, and we know that many community members do not wish to attend a formal meeting or appointment to discuss ideas for their township or relevant group,” Cr Martin said.

“As a result, the Listening Posts provide a more relaxed setting for residents to feel comfortable to ‘drop in’ and share their ideas.

“Our first Listening Post will take place in Nelson as promised at the March Council meeting . I encourage Nelson residents to drop in anytime between 11am –1pm at the Nelson Hotel.

“There is no need to RSVP, simply come down and share your ideas - this could be on improvements for the town, ideas on current and future services or simply just to touch base and connect with council.”

Cr Martin thanked all those who provided feedback via a survey on Council’s Your Say Glenelg website about the Listening Posts earlier this year.

“We released a survey a few months ago to determine the community’s preferred dates, times, and locations to host the Listening Post sessions across the Shire,” he said. “I thank the community groups and individuals who took the time to provide their preferences - we received a number of responses that helped us set the 2023/2024 program.”

Shaping the future at 2023 Sheepvention

Cutting edge ideas & technology in the spotlight

Sheepvention Rural Expo will provide a leading platform for cutting edge ideas and technological advancements in the renowned Inventions Competition, as well as provide an impressive line-up of speakers on the Towards 90 Innovations Stage.

The Innovations Stage and Inventions Competition have gained a reputation for showcasing ground-breaking concepts and thought-provoking discussions within the agricultural industry.

This year’s event is no exception, as the Hub will showcase an array of visionary speakers, inventions and businesses alike to inspire, educate and challenge conventional thinkers.

Among the noticeable speakers gracing the Innovation Stage is James Nagorcka (pictured), a renowned local inventor.

After building his own tractor on his property just outside of Hamilton, he won contracts with US giant John Deere.

Joining the line-up will be Sinclair Wilson, Meat & Livestock Australia, Mallee Marketing, NextGen Agri, Elders, Agriculture Victoria and Humans of Agriculture to name a few. The stage will cover topics including; factors impacting the

agribusiness sectors, optimising reproductive productions in livestock, machine learning in the livestock industry and water management.

The renowned Inventions Competition highlights some of the most creative and inventive ideas from entrepreneurs and inventors.

Every inventor has to start somewhere, and at Sheepvention, they can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with various stakeholders.

Last year, the competition was taken out by AWI’s Stephen Feighan and SCAA Training’s Glenn Haynes.

They designed a mechanical system that delivers the sheep to the shearer, thereby eliminating the catch and drag from the pen.

This minimises the chance of injury to the shearer and the sheep whilst also maximising productivity with significantly reduced handling times.

The competition will host a number of classes, including: Livestock equipment & technology,

Tuscan pumpkin soup

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto, plus extra, to serve

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 large fresh rosemary sprig

1.5kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, coarsely chopped

1L carton (4 cups) Chicken Liquid Stock

farm machinery, house & garden, business & corporate technology, kindergarten, primary, secondary & tertiary students.

The stage and competition will take place in the ACE Radio Innovations Hub and will be complimented by trade exhibitors focused in the educational, professional services, government and innovative sectors.

Sheepvention Rural Expo will take place on Sunday, August 6 and Monday, August 7, at the Hamilton Showgrounds. For more event information and ticket purchases please visit www. sheepvention.com

40g (1⁄2 cup) shredded parmesan

Thickened cream, to serve

Method

Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add pesto, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add pumpkin and stock. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, partially covered with lid and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool slightly. Discard rosemary. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Scatter parmesan over prepared tray into four 12cm discs, allowing room for spreading. Bake for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Set aside on tray to cool. Return the soup to the pan. Stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Divide among serving bowls. Top with cream, extra pesto, basil and parmesan crisps. Season with pepper.

Art from the HEART

Ann Carpenter

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The upcoming Millicent gallery exhibition Heartlines is not the first collaborative showing of Ann Carpenter, Andrea Bartetzko and Kristen Johnston. The trio of friends first planned a joint exhibition back in 2020 – Colours and Camraderie. The relationships were strong then and they have only grown as the three Limestone Coast based artist look to challenge each other as they all take their own journeys as professional artists.

Heartlines is part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festival, giving the community the opportunity to view and experience the work of artists living in their local region.

“Again I have the privilege to work and exhibit alongside these two artists, as we bring together a collection of new works that seek to express our art from the heart,” Ann said. “Heartlines, heartwarming, heartache, heartfelt, heartburn, the heart of the matter – our world is full of sayings and expressions that try to evoke how we feel about our lives.”

And that is at the centre of this lates exhibition that opens on August 4 at 6pm.

The public is invited to come to the launch of this exhibition at the Millicent Gallery, where the three artists will speak about their work and their artist lives’ within the community.

“My body of work is drawings on paper executed with as quick a hand as I can muster, again, trying to get to the heart of the subject matter before the logical brain can kick in and overwhelm with limitations about how things ‘should be’,” Ann said. “I have used ink, and drawing crayons to express the heart lines and also with the added challenge for each of us to produce a ‘self portrait. – from the heart, of course.”

“My body of work is wide and varied and creates an encounter with the world as she sees it. It resonates with spontaneity and a love of colour to create much movement and drama,” she said.

“The most important driver of my work is to be authentic to my own style in my representation of subject matter.

“In doing so, I love the immersion in the creative spirit and juxtaposition that is sometimes peaceful seclusion from other people, and at times, hearty companionship with fellow artists.”

Kirsten is all about the abstract, exploring the small moments in life that are often missed or forgotten, and attempting to give a visual representation to fleeting instances.

She enjoys combining her abstraction with landscape and the experience of being in a particular place. Australia’s natural world has been an important inspiration through all stages of her practice.

Kirsten began painting a decade ago and has experimented with a range of styles and media including watercolour, ink, mixed media, charcoal, and acrylic, all on both paper and canvas.

ANDY GAZEY

Art is in Ann’s blood. The Glencoe resident, who was born in New Zealand to Dutch parents, moving to Australia in 1983, can’t remember a time art wasn’t part of her life. “I always loved art as a child,” Ann said. “My father’s family in Holland were all artistic and he, himself, found a late art career in his senior years.”

And Ann also turned to art once she had raised her family, studying at the, then, South East Institute of TAFE, with Claire Souter and Ian Winter as her mentors.

Before she knew it, the student became the teacher, taking art classes for Adult Community Education (ACE) for a couple of years and eventually taking on the role of drawing facilitator for the Certificates IV, III and II for more than a decade until the closure of the art department in 2013.

Ann cherishes her time in art education and still runs classes at her Glencoe studio – The Artshed – moulding her teaching career around the philosophy of Nicolaides, which is ‘the job of the teacher, as I see it, is to teach students, not how to draw, but how to learn to draw’.

“I have loved being able to facilitate the art journeys of art students, helping them to ‘see and observe’, providing techniques and discipline, but also freedom and experimentation,” Ann said. “You can always go back to what you know at home, but taking the opportunity to explore as many new marks, techniques, mediums, workshops and critiques as you can is the most important part of the art journey.”

And Ann knows how important mentors can be as you look to develop your own artistic style and a body of work.

“Claire Souter was a very supporting mentor and artist and Deborah Rogers was pivotal in her tenet believing in the importance of the role of the artist in society,” Ann said. “And, of course, my students and colleagues along the art journey have taught me so much.”

In fact, Ann, despite having spent so much time teaching others, also continues to learn and thrives on workshops from artists including Denis Clarke, Jody Graham, Vida Pearson, Suzie Riley and Ron Penrose, forcing Ann outside her comfort zone and encouraging experimentation.

She has also highly valued being part of Gallery 54, the Penola based member run gallery. Ann started as an associate member in 2006 and moved into full time membership and served as secretary.

“It is for me a very important outlet for the display and promotion of myself as an artist, as well as being the impetus and driving force to produce new work for the gallery walls, website and exhibitions such as the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival each year,” Ann said. “Working as part of a collective with other members reinforces for me the important role of the fine arts within our society and the Limestone Coast.”

Having her own studio space has also been critical in Ann’s career.

“Absolutely fabulous to have my own space, which was built by my husband who supports me in my artistic career,” Ann said.

“I started a small class teaching from the Artshed in 2002, with two of the students attending for 14 years in their retirement.

“Eventually I have added a second class, which allows for the gathering of like minds and experimentation with new ideas, as well as students working on their own projects. This is essential.

“Working on your own is good but limiting – always important is the stimulus of the group, encouraging, testing, exploring, laughing.”

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART: (Above & on the cover) Kirsten Johnston; Ann Carpenter & Andrea Bartetzko

Kirsten Johnston

“My style sits between realism and abstractism.” That is how Kirsten views her body of work, which is dominated by paintings of trees and Australian landscapes, with a strong commitment to bright, bold colours. Art has been a part of Kristen’s life for just over a decade. Just as it did for Andrea, Kirsten’s foray into art started with Ann Carpenter TAFE classes.

That was in 2008 and five years later painting found its way into her repertoire with Kirsten taking her work seriously last year. “I had always been interested in art but never really had the opportunity to do it,” Kirsten said. “Once I had my family I did have the time and I needed some sort of outlet.” Now she treats her art practice as a job. “I do try and do it every day,” Kirsten said. “I can often only do it for an hour or so as my work needs time to dry and I certainly want to make sure I don’t stop enjoying it. I always have three or four things on the go. I am not a full time artist but it is on my mind all the time.”

About seven years ago, Kirsten held her first exhibition, opened by Ann and held at Gallery 54, but by her own admission she has evolved as an artist since her early days as a TAFE student. “I was scared of colour and everything was black and white and all very safe,” Kirsten said. “Now as I work with ink on canvas I find it so inspiring – a lot more fun and a lot less science involved.” Kirsten is no stranger to SALA exhibition, previously showcasing her work in Kingston, and also having had her work as part of an Adelaide SALA event at Gallery M, in Oaklands Park.

Andrea Bartetzko

For Andrea, the toughest thing about her art career is finding the time to devote to a pursuit that has become her passion for the past 11 years. She came to art when she was looking for an outlet that was just for her as she juggled motherhood and full time work and it has been her sanctuary ever since.

“I needed to find something that I could do for me,” Andrea said. “I started with the art classes at TAFE where Ann (Carpenter) was the lecturer and it has been a bit of a slow burn for me over this past decade.”

Grampians Brushes, the Halls Gap event she attends with Ann and Kirsten each year, has been a big part of that slow burn and it is where her love affair with acrylics began, a medium that allows Andrea to be true to her artistic style.

“Big and bold – that really is the best way to describe my work,” Andrea said. “Working with acrylics really grabbed me. It allows me to work big, to work fast and that really suits me.”

The corner of her garage is Andrea’s workspace but the majority of her painting happens in class. “That’s the time I have to work – the two hours of my class at Ann’s at Glencoe,” Andrea said.

She has created a number of new works for the Millicent exhibition, while she will also be showing work from earlier in her career.

“About half the pieces are relatively new and haven’t been seen out and about and the other half of the collection are bits and pieces from over the years,” Andrea, who is not new to showcasing her works, said.

Andrea was a member of the South East Art Society (SEAS) and had works at the Old Courthouse when it was the home of the SEAS, as well as exhibiting at Caroline Hills Winery and entering the Wattle Range Art Prize last year.

Andrea’s creative outlet used to be craft but she has thrived since becoming a painter.

“I was much more of a craft person, following the pattern or the instructions,” Andrea said. “I now love the challenge of creating my own art, my own interpretation of things.”

Andrea comes from an artistic family – her mother is a botanical floral artist based in Melbourne – but while that is a discipline about fine detail and replicating, Andrea loves the freedom her more contemporary style allows. “My work is an impression.”

An avid gardener, another shared passion with her mother, Andrea does still draw her inspiration from the natural world, while this exhibition also sees her experimenting with portraiture.

Shining a light on youth mental health

Community called on to give finaincial help to critical youth program

Community members can give the gift of ‘giving back’ to a local youth mental health initiative, as part of a new partnership.

Live4Life Glenelg and local charity United Way Glenelg have come together as part of a GiveNow alliance. The alliance provides local residents the opportunity to make a charitable, tax-free donation to Live4Life Glenelg through United Way.

Live4Life Partnership Officer Lynda Smith has been working with United Way Glenelg Executive Officer Nicole Carr to establish the GiveNow alliance, to further support the financial longevity of the Live4Life Glenelg program.

“Through this partnership with United Way Glenelg, it enables individuals who wish to donate to the Live4Life Glenelg initiative the ability to receive a tax deduction,” she said.

“This partnership also provides access to a giving platform and crowd fund raising opportunities that Live4Life Glenelg would not have access to otherwise. Those who see value in the Live4Life Glenelg initiative, and who want to support youth mental health in their own community, can now have the opportunity to give where they live.”

United Way Glenelg Executive Officer Nicole Carr echoed this sentiment.

“United Way Glenelg wholeheartedly embraces the opportunity to support and auspice Live4Life’s fundraising efforts. We believe in the principle that all funds raised here, stay here, directly benefiting our local community,” she said.

“The powerful incentive of knowing that a donation to Live4Life Glenelg will have a local impact resonates deeply. Together, through this collaboration, we aspire to make a lasting positive impact, fostering a stronger and more resilient community.”

To make a donation, visit: www.givenow.com.au/live4lifeglenelg.

Community members can choose to donate to a specific activity, such as Youth Mental Health First Aid training or youth crew events, as part of their donation.

BrainTeaser

1. Who won game three in the NRL State of Origin series?

2. Which Australian State would you be visiting if you were in Coffs Harbour?

3. The 2000 movie The Beach was based on a novel by which author?

4. Entertainer Liza Minnelli is the daughter of which iconic actress & singer?

5. Who is captaining the Australian women’s cricket team that is currently playing a multi-format Ashes series in England?

6. Who was named the 2023 Super Netball grand final MVP?

7. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was the United States’ first delegate to which international organisation?

8. What does the anacronym UNICEF stand for?

9. What is the capital of Canada?

10. Justin Bieber’s hit song Baby featured which rapper?

11. Aussie celebrity chef Curtis Stone is an ambassador for which supermarket chain?

12. Lipstick Jungle was a TV series based on a novel by which bestselling author?

13. Lovely is the signature fragrance from which actress’s fragrance range?

14. Set to be released in September this year, Tension is the latest studio album from which Aussie singer?

15. How many Formula 1 Drivers Championships did Jacques Villeneuve win?

16. Which city is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics?

17. What is the name of the Nicole Kidman character in the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge!?

18. Country music legend Garth Brooks is married to which fellow country artist?

19. Wagner’s Ring Cycle is a four part music drama written in which language?

20. Luxury chocolate brand Lindt was established in the 1800s in which European city?

21. Who was the host of the long running US quiz show Jeopardy! From 1984 until 2021?

22. Which Big Bang Theory actress had genuine scientific qualifications?

23. A menorah is a religious symbol associated with which religion?

24. Which Renaissance artist painted the iconic work The Last Supper?

25. Which two AFL clubs has Brodie Grundy played for?

26. Bag of fruit is rhyming slang for what?

27. Kensington Pride & Calypso are varieties of which tropical fruit?

28. With which artistic pursuit do we associate Margot Fonteyn?

29. The Suez Canal connects which two major bodies of water?

30. Which AFL umpire officiated his 500th game at the weekend?

31. Rock duo & twin brothers Charlie & Craig Reid are known by which stage name?

32. Who is the Roman god of war?

33. ‘Goddess on the mountain top, burning like a silver flame’ is the opening line of which 1980s song and by which band?

34. Australian entertainer Rob Mills is currently starring in the Melbourne production of ‘& Juliet’ in which role?

35. Smiggle is an

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36. What does the HB stand in relation to pencils?

37. By what pen name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known?

38. Richmond star Jack Riewoldt was born in which Australian city?

39. The River Torrens runs through which Australian capital?

40. The Oarsome Foursome were gold medallists in which sport?

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Don’t upset people with your brisk manner. Your social activities are also looking good and could be of benefit to your career and business. However, be very careful with lending or spending money.

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Lucky Day: Saturday

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Some will meet a new friend which could develop into a very nice romance. You could be rewarded for favours done in the past or embark on a new venture which could pay handsome dividends.

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Follow your own instincts and you will be able to make snap decisions which will be paying off quite well in the future. Make an effort to have some time to yourself for a quiet walk or talk with a close friend.

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There could be many invitations coming your way, which could lead to some romantic involvements. Opportunities for new ventures will present themselves and this can be very challenging and successful.

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The opportunity to better your financial status comes along, do not lose sight of reality and go overboard with your spending or get carried away with your ideas. On the domestic scene do not neglect loved ones.

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The romantic scene is also well inspected. If some of you want to get out of their present situation, then now is the time to do it. Be very careful with any money dealings. Do not get mixed up in any dealings.

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Lucky Day: Wednesday

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Old friends could be the source of good news during this period. Most of the tasks you attempt should be working out quite well. There should be some opportunities to enjoy yourself.

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You could find yourself trying out some new ideas or some new skills you didn’t know you possessed. Very good news about career matters and a chance at work to make a name for yourself.

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Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 9-1-3-2

Lotto Numbers: 16-21-23-32-34-39

A good time to mix with the people you are or will be working with. Try to make a good impression on the people who can further your career. Not the time to go on a spending spree.

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Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 4-7-2-8

Lotto Numbers: 10-19-28-36-41-42

M ore approval and recognition from your superiors and improved chances to improve your financial situation. There could be some longdistance travel plans and some contacts that will please you.

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Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1-9-4-3

Lotto Numbers: 16-25-31-35-40-43

There is a possibility of gaining what you have been hoping for a long time now. Do not let your impulsiveness ruin your chances of improvement in your career matters.

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2-4-1-4

Lotto Numbers: 20-22-28-32-38-44

Some surprise gains from unexpected directions could be the first thing you will notice. Your love life should be improving and ,some success in what you have been aiming for.

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Mediterranean & Red Seas; 30. Brett Rosebury; 31. The Proclaimers; 32. Mars; 33. Venus (Bananarama); 34.

William Shakespeare; 35. Stationery; 36. Hard Black; 37. Mark Twain; 38. Hobart; 39. Adelaide; 40. Rowing

Location and Character

59 Foster Street, Naracoorte

WINTER DUST BUILD UP

When you’re not opening up the house as much, less natural fresh air is circulating, which means there is less chance of this dust naturally making its own way out of your home. We also tend to have our heaters running more during winter and that sees more dead, dry skin cells making up your dust. If you’ve got pets, them spending less time outside means more hair inside.

Pet Care

Solid stone character home built in 1935, prominently positioned on the corner of Foster Street and Adelaide Avenue, with a spacious land size of 1,023m2. A wide entrance leads you through to the large separate lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner and a toasty open fire for the winter months, the formal dining room is adjacent. The home provides a relaxed atmosphere with a separate open plan living area including kitchen/dining and living, complete with split system air conditioning,

main with built-ins, bathroom with shower, bath, vanity and toilet. A second toilet and shower is accessible from the laundry for convenience. Plenty of shedding for storage, cars, tools and wood. Automatic watering to the rear yard and rainwater connected to the kitchen. Facing west, you can relax on the front porch and capture amazing sunset views with farming land on the horizon.Add your own touches to this family home to make it your own, great location and street appeal, 10ft ceilings, plenty of space.

FAST FACTS

AGENT Elders Real Estate Naracoorte

Shop 5/26 Robertson St, Naracoorte

Sally Logan 0403 257 833 sally.logan@elders.com.au

RLA 62833

PRICE $380,000 - $400,000

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ALL ROUNDER

Limestone Real Estate are looking for an all rounder Sales, PA, Property manager, office Manager/Accounts. If you are looking to take up a career in Real Estate then this could be your Gate Way to a new career.

Experienced in some or all roles training can be provided.

Full time or Part time Flexible Hours for school pick up parents.

Working in small modern office with the latest up to date equipment and programs.

Must have own Reliable Car and current drivers licence.

Paying up to $35.00 per hour for the right person plus extra bonuses and commissions.

This is a career change not just a job.

For a confidential chat please call Graeme Cleves on 0419 806 410 or send your cover letter and resume to gcleves@limestonere.com.au

ROAD, SUTTONTOWN

8 WYNHAM ROAD, MOORAK

ALL

CHARMING CIRCA 1879

FAMILY HOME

The owners have loved and nurtured the home for 30 plus years, presenting for sale a property full of character and the perfect combination of old-world charm and modern elegance ~ Open plan rustic country style kitchen and dining area featuring a large electric cooktop and double oven, an impressive timber breakfast bar, ample cupboard space and a spacious walk- in pantry. This area is warmed with a slow combustion wood heater ~ 3 bedrooms, main with a newly renovated ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity and a walk in wardrobe ~ The spacious lounge boasts elegance and charm with timber floorboards, an open fire, ornate cornice and a ceiling rose. The Main bathroom offers a bath, shower, toilet and vanity and an expansive laundry room ~ Sizable 4 car garage, a teenagers retreat / granny flat currently utilised as a museum and a separate office and a second separate studio / office. Bore & rain water, many trees, established gardens, a variety of fruit trees, vegetables gardens, watering points, garden sheds, wood shed and other out buildings ~

RIVERVIEW TERRACE, DARTMOOR

AUCTION ( UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) ONSITE 1PM FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2 2 2

ONCE IN A CENTURY OPPORTUNITY

After over a century within just one family, Green Triangle Real Estate are delighted to offer for sale 8 Wynham Road, Moorak. This well maintained, hidden gem awaits its new beginning ~ Solid stone home in highly sought after Moorak area on approximately 24 acres ~ Just minutes to schools, shops, the Mount Gambier CBD and a short drive to Port MacDonnell ~ kitchen with dishwasher & wood stove ~ separate dining area with slow combustion wood heating ~ 2 Generous sized bedrooms, main with ensuite and built in robes ~ Spacious formal lounge / dining with original polished floor boards & warmed with slow combustion wood heating ~ second living offers access to the main bathroom, laundry & the North facing verandah ~ 2 Bay garage with cement & power plus extra outbuildings for storage ~ new Bosch Comprest 3000, 270 Litre electric hot water service ~ 3kw Solar system ~ Bore & mains water ~ functioning outdoor toilet ~ established trees and shrubs surround the house and yard creating privacy, protection & a serene setting with a variety of fruit trees ~ room to expand and add your very own touch ~

E.O.I BY 12 NOON FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST 2023

IDEAL LIFESTYLE ALLOTMENT

15 ACRES

Welcome to the friendly township of Dartmoor. Dartmoor is community focused and offers all the amenities you require such as the General store, Primary School & Kindergarten, daily bus service, Hotel/motel, sporting club and of course the iconic Glenelg River. This 15 acre allotment, currently utilised as farm land is situated just off the princes Highway, is bitumen fronted with a fully equipped bore & power passing. This Allotment is an opportunity not to be missed, build your dream home with shedding (S.T.C.A). The perfect acreage for those wanting a small hobby farm.

207 & 209 COMMERCIAL STREET EAST, MOUNT GAMBIER

RELOCATION SALE

WATER

$380

PER WEEK

AVAILABLE NOW

Bond $1520. Outside pet/s negotiable. 3-bedroom brick home with wooden floorboards throughout. Kitchen has a gas stove and dishwasher. Dining room with built in cupboards. Lounge with reverse cycle heating & cooling.

Commercial Lease

35 GRAY STREET, MOUNT GAMBIER

P.O.A

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH COMMERCIAL STREET FRONTAGE

A fantastic opportunity exists to purchase two generous sized allotments with the possibility of three separate rental returns. Both allotments are situated at the Eastern end of the main Street of Mount Gambier offering two shop fronts, shedding, a work-shop, office and 3 bedroom stone home.

x offices each with their own phone lines. 2 x shared board rooms. Opportunity to share reception facilities.

shed, high fencing, and a woodchip play area.

Celebrating local Lions

Lions Club of Gambier City holds changeover dinner

Lions Club of Gambier City recently held their 46th Annual Changeover Dinner at the Apple Farm. President Brad Smith and the new 2023/24 board (pictured below) was inducted by Lion Ross Parkinson OAM.

Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) Awards were presented to Lions Brent and Nancy Mansell,

Henny and Pat Nieuwendyk and Jan Hellyer (pictured top right) for their services to the foundation especially given the club fundraising in recent years in the grocery grab raffle.

Lion of the Year recipient was John Moreland for outstanding efforts.

Premiers Awards were presented to Lions Jan Hellyer, Marg Inglis

and Kay Aslin (pictured below right), again to acknowledge outstanding efforts.

Significant membersh awards were presented to Lion Trevor Bowden (20 years); Lion Margie Jupe (10 years) and Lion Mike Tuohy (30 years).

The RFDS Mount Gambier Support group were also gifted $500 on the evening.

Plenty of weed control tips from the Limestone Coast Landscape Board experts

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board (LC Landscape Board) are encouraging contractors to thoroughly clean their vehicles and machinery to help prevent the spread of weeds and soil borne pathogens across the region.

Across the Limestone Coast, weeds can have a significant impact to primary production, the natural environment and our townships and gardens. Across Australia, the agricultural cost of weeds is estimated to be $4.8 billion per year, or $13 million a day.

Senior Landscape Officer, Nicole McGuiness of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board said that once established, weeds can be costly and difficult to control.

“Prevention is always better than cure and if we can stop weeds spread and protect areas of the Limestone Coast from new incursions, we are not only protecting the landscape we are also assisting primary producers protect their bottom line.”

“We’re particularly concerned that weeds such as false caper, African lovegrass, Bathurst burr and variegated thistle could be spread to new areas of the Limestone Coast as a result of equipment and machinery not being cleaned properly before being moved to the next site, or best practice weed hygiene procedure not being followed,” she said.

The LC Landscape Board have developed a ‘Best practice weed hygiene’ online training tool to support those working on roadsides, in earthmoving and on properties of the impact of declared weeds to the region.

The training tool assists individuals in understanding of best practice weed hygiene and their legal responsibilities and obligations when it comes to the movement of declared weeds.

“We will be asking businesses and industry groups in the region, such as councils, machinery operators and contractors, to include the training tool in their staff training and inductions,” said Ms. McGuiness.

To support the roll out of the online tool to businesses, the LC Landscape Board are reminding the community of the importance of cleaning vehicles and equipment and invite them to also utilise the best practice training tool which takes less than 30 minutes to complete.

For more information about identifying or managing weeds, contact your local Landscape Officer for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board by visiting their website www.landscape.sa.gov.au/lc

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ACROSS

1) Delivery advice

5) Ty of the Baseball Hall of Fame

9) Group of female elephant seals

14) Populous continent

15) Common fertilizer compound

16) Nice school?

17) Three before “down”

20) Armistice

21) Red, white and blue inits.

22) Ago, long ago

23) Cement alternative

26) Barley bristle

28) Tool for a duel

29) Try again, legally

34) Alphabetize, perhaps 37) “___ does it” 40) One time through 41) Three before “down”

44) “That was_ miss!”

45) Bunker, for one

46) Male turkeys

47) ___ and Herzegovina

49) London art gallery 51) Type of tide

53) Arctic parkas

57) Squelches a squeak

61) William Tell’s Canton

63) Extra-important exam

64) Three before “down”

68) Public perception 69) Particular pop 70) Nautical direction 71) Chic or jaunty 72) Eat supper backward?

73) For fear that DOWN

1) Carbo loader’s en tree 2) Manipulative ones

3) Promote good posture

4) Professional killer

5) It can be chalked up

6) Dungeons & Dragons humanoid

7) Boyfriend

8) Light wood

9) Males

10) Sense of soreness

11) Have a good laugh

12) Masons’ colleagues

13) Join up

18) Look before you do this

19) Bryn ___ College

24) Bruce and Jason

25) Instruct

27) Head holder

30) More than funny

31) Sound effect

32) Many a homecoming attendee

33) Steeps flax

34) Bayonet thrust

35) Words of woe

36) Wishes it weren’t so

38) Hindu holy man’s address

39) Black Sea port

42) Creamy cracker topper

43) Chieftain’s group

48) Border on

50) Curdled soybean milk

52) Prepare for a collision

54) Tarsus location

55) Hardy cabbages

56) Icy wet stuff

57) Kimono sashes

58) “Joy of Cooking” author Rombauer

59) Grassy meadows

60) Droops down

62) Xerox competitor, once

65) Lock opener

66) Seed remover Whitney

67) Terrible

Five decades of supporting art gallery

New exhibition & commemorative publication celebrates role of Friends of the Gallery

It is an exhibition that is all about celebrating when the Friends of the Hamilton Gallery take a walk down memory lane. This milestone exhibition, which opened at the Hamilton Gallery last Friday, shines a light on this generous collective and their diverse contribution to Hamilton Gallery; from acquiring and commissioning artworks to fundraising, engagement, and advocacy for the New Hamilton Gallery.

Funding boost for biodiversity projects in the Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has just awarded funding to kick start projects that support our landscapes biodiversity such as establishing shelterbelts, and protecting remnant vegetation and wetlands.

The Habitat Conservation Incentive Grants of more than $50,000 have been awarded to successful landholders across the region to undertake onground projects that contribute to conserving and enhancing our region’s biodiversity.

Acting manager land and biodiversity Mark de Jong said it was pleasing to see so many landholders apply for the Habitat Conservation Incentive Grants.

“The grant program has been a fantastic initiative to help landholders improve habitat for native plants and animals and increase productivity on their farms,” he said.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board has supported funding for nine projects across the Limestone Coast region with over thirty hectares of on-ground works to be completed.

Grants were awarded following a competitive process, with successful applicant’s demonstrating the best outcomes for biodiversity and co-benefits to productivity. Wetland restoration ecologist Dr Emma Maxwell (pictured) said working with applicants through the three stage approval process had enhanced relationships while developing some really valuable projects for our region.

Projects include the planting of shelterbelts, fencing to protect remnant vegetation to wetlands, strategic weed control to protect high value habitat and revegetation to connect patches of native vegetation.

The positive impact these projects will have on our landscape will be of huge benefit to the region and the LC Landscape Board look forward to seeing the outcomes in the coming years.

If you would like more information about Habitat Conservation Incentive Grants or to be notified of the next round of funding please email lclandscapeboardengage@sa.gov.au or visit www.landscape. sa.gov.au/lc for more information.

Hands on experience for local school students

School students at coalface of land management

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board with the Department for Education provided a hands on experience for students to head out into the landscape earlier this month and learn about the many roles land management has to offer as part of the Lucindale Area School Career Immersion Day.

The hands on approach showcased a range of career options and provided students with information about the expertise of roles such as ecologists and landscape officers.

Listening to various staff members talk about their career paths, education and life experiences provided an insight into the world of landscape management.

Landscape education coordinator Vanessa Freebairn said the students enjoyed getting out into the community and helping to improve the landscape by removing environmental weeds whilst experiencing first-hand the different roles within the LC Landscape Board.

Communities helping Cockies coorindator Dr. Abigail Goodman gave students an overview of the role of an ecologist. She described the variety and breadth of work she undertakes, and then provided a practical example of the decisions that are made to establish a shelterbelt, including selection of the right species and determining the number of tubestock to order.

“Showcasing the range of projects and variety of work we undertake at the Limestone Coast Landscape Board provides a deeper understanding for the next generation of students,” Dr Goodman said.

“It was fantastic to be involved in

this day and support students with career options.”

Limestone Coast Landscape Board landscape officer Grace PorterDabrowski (pictured above left with a Lucindale Area School student) provided a weed demonstration at a nearby local property where students were involved in the removal of the weed Boneseed.

“Being involved with landowners as well as the physical work of weed removal gives students a better understanding of what is required for bush management of remnant vegetation,” Grace said.

If you would like the Limestone Coast Landscape Board to be involved with your school career immersion days contact them on (08)8429 7550 to discuss the options.

Guest speaker Dr Mark Nelson, the Friends committee and members attended the celebratory exhibition which opened, hand in hand with the launch of the 50th Anniversary publication, on Friday. The new publication overviews the contribution and history of the Friends, including fascinating essays on Friends’ acquisitions, personal anecdotes and insights into the Friends’ social history. Copies are available from the Hamilton Gallery design store.

Honours split at 2023 Berri Exchange

Tight competition across all events in Australia’s longest running public school exchange

VICTORIOUS

The honours have been split between Mount Gambier High School and Berri Regional Secondary College in the 78th edition of their annual exchange.

Previously known as the Glossop Exchange, the Berri Exchange was held earlier this month with Mount High securing the Symonds Debating Shield and Berri narrowly winning the Carthew Sporting Cup.

The Berri Exchange is the longest running public schools exchange in Australia and 69 Mount Gambier High students were part of the 2023 exchange.

The event kicked off with the virtual debate that tackled the topic ‘We should invest more money into space exploration’ with Mount Gambier High School arguing as the negative team.

The debate provoked a lot of interesting arguments and rebuttals with the Mount High trio of Callum

McIntyre-Gregory, Caitlin Hitchon and Annapurna Anbu taking the honours by a tight, three point margin.

Callum was awarded the medallion as Most Valuable Speaker.

The following day, both schools’ sporting teams met on mutual grounds in Bordertown to compete for the coveted Carthew Sporting Cup.

The schools played off in a variety of sports over seven matches including Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, Division A and B Netball, and Boys Football.

All matches were played in great spirit and the competition was extremely tight.

The Division A Netball and Girls Basketball competitions finished in nail-biters with the Mount Gambier High School girls coming from

behind in both games during the last quarter to steal the wins but in the end, Berri took the cup with a 4-3 victory across the seven sporting contests.

Mount Gambier High School special sports coordinator Abbey Duncan said competitive sport offered students a range of skills and throughout the exchange, modified or not, students take great pride in being a representative for their school, and thriving in the competitive environment.

“The staff and students involved all have a common purpose, to play in their respective sports in the hopes of being successful and ultimately to come home with the cup, however we hold high value in the opportunity this exchange gives for both school communities to also continue developing strong social connections,” Miss Duncan

said. “We are extremely grateful for the Bordertown community, in particular the basketball and hockey associations, and the football and netball clubs for allowing us to use their facilities, as well as contribute towards the organisation of the day.

“This event would not be able to take place if we did not have their help and support.

“We would love to be able to see this exchange return to the original four-day format, however, one main barrier for this is the low level of billeting numbers.

“It would be amazing for our school community to put their hands up and open their homes to our friends from the Riverland, and vice versa so that our students can experience more of the social and cultural connections that this valued exchange has been known for in the past.”

MOUNT HIGH NETBALLERS: (Above right) The A & B Grade MGHS netball teams

TOP SKILLS: (Below left) Gay Ni Hsar weaves his way around the Berri defender

TOUGH CONTEST: (Below right) Boys Basketball action as part of the Berri Exchange

RESULTS

Div A Netball

MGHS 27 d BRSC 26

Best Players: Lara Munro, Stella Mobbs

MVP: Abby Fenwick (BRSC)

Div B Netball

MGHS 20 lost to BRSC 25

Best Players: Zarly Jones, Kate Winterfield

MVP: Milly Allen (MGHS)

Boys Football

MGHS 5.0 (30) defeated by BRSC 8.6 (54)

Best Players: Brad Cowling, Aaron Dally, Angus Urquhart, Talon Johnson, Charlie Lockwood, Maurice Goldsmith

Goal Scorers: Cooper Turner (2), Aaron Dally (2), Kade Allen (1)

MVP: Ayden Hodgeson (BRSC)

Girls Basketball

MGHS 30 d BRSC 26

Best Players: Jenna Baron, Stella Mobbs

MVP: Chelsea Wutke (BRSC)

Boys Soccer

MGHS 2 defeated BRSC 1

Best Players: Gay Ni, Paul Jaroenram, Moo Bwe Bwe

Goal Scorers: Gay Ni (2)

MVP: Frankie Vallelonga (BRSC)

Boys Basketball

MGHS 28 lost to BRSC

Best Players: Sam Baron, Emmerson Forbes

MVP: Sam Baron (MGHS)

Girls Soccer

MGHS 1 lost to BRSC 9

Best Players: Chloe Lindquist, Alice Tentye, Charlie Moors, Kate Wright

MVP: Millie Koumbarakos (BRSC)

Sporting Cup Final Result

MGHS 3 defeated by BRSC 4

Debating MGHS d BRSC

DEBATING TEAM: (Above left) Annapurna Anbu, Caitlin Hitchon & Callum McIntyreGregory with the Symonds Debating Shield.

Pioneers’ attention now turns to play offs

Men’s & women’s team well & truly in the hunt for NBL1 South glory

Mount Gambier ladies take

The OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Pioneers kept themselves in the running for second position on the NBL1 ladder with a Saturyda night road victory over the higher ranked Waverley Falcons 77-7. It left the final standings to be decided in the final minor round clash of the season on the Sunday (no result available at press time).

Coming into the game at Waverley Basketball Stadium the Falcons were sitting second at 16-4 and the Pioneers third at 15-5. Waverley could lock away second spot with the win and the home team did start well to lead by as much as eight points in the first quarter, and then still by four at quarter time.

That lead for the Falcons got out to as much as 12 points in the second stanza as well until the Pioneers went on a 9-0 scoring run to work back into the contest, and

then even head into the half-time break leading 41-40.

Mount Gambier took charge for much of the second half but the Falcons were still close enough to strike and were briefly back in front with eight minutes to play following a bucket to Maddi Utti.

Cassandra Brown responded with a three-pointer for Mount Gambier and they would never surrender the lead again going on to score the important six-point win.

Miela Goodchil (pictured above right) delivered a terrific performance in the win for Mount Gambier finishing with 25 points and nine rebounds including going 10/10 at the free-throw line.

Brown added 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals, Haliegh Reinoehl (pictured below left) 11 points, five boards and three assists, Zitina Aokuso 11 points and four rebounds, and

Sherrie Calleia 10 points.

The Castec Rural Supplies Mount Gambier Pioneers men strengthened their hopes of a top two finish and denied the chance of the Waverley Falcons to climb the ladder with heir 83-78 road victory. Both teams had two games this weekend to close the regular season with the Pioneers a chance to move up into second position and the Falcons till a chance of finishing as high as fifth.

Mount Gambier made the fast start to lead by as much as nine points early in the game but Waverley was able to turn that around to lead by five points at quarter-time.

The swings continued right through the rest of the game with the Pioneers ending up leading 42-38 by half-time before the Falcons got back on top by four points during the third term. However, Mount Gambier was back in charge again in the fourth quarter to open up an 11-point lead before going on to secure the five-point victory.

Titus Robinson ended up topscoring for Mount Gambier in the win with 19 points and five rebounds on 8/12 shooting from the floor. Nick Marshall (pictured above left) contributed 12 points, six rebounds and five assists, Austin Shelley (pictured left) 12 points and four boards, Jacob Lampkin 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists, and Tom Kubank 12 points and four boards.

Last Wednesday the Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies played a three person medley stableford sponsored by Lois and Denise Harvey.

Lois Harvey on 69 points. Second with 69 points as well were Bernie Jennings, Karen Forster and Kathy Ewer. Third place went to Gloria Lennon, Gail Watson and Jennifer Van Rijthoven one shot away on 68 points.

In the ball run down on 65 points was Heather Chapman, Deb Sheather and Sue Ryan. The pro shot on the 8th hole went to Gail Watson. NTP 2nd shots were on the difficult 10th hole. Winner in A Grade was Jennifer Van Rijthoven and C Grade Jill Johnson. Overall Stableford Winner was Kate McCormick.

JULY 15 RESULTS

A Par round was held last Saturday with 15 players taking to the course. Winner on a countback was Carol Smith from Bernie Jennings and Di O’Donnell all on 2 down. One shot back was Karen Forster and Jan Shanahan.

THREE PERSON MEDLEY WINNERS: Lyn Hudson; spnosor Denise Harvey; Lois Harvey & Carol Smith.

KNT Football

Lucindale

Best - Kybybolite: No details available. Lucindale: Luke Kelsh, Duncan

Ogilvie, Josh Trembath, Henry Tregoweth, Jack Walker, Cody Clarke

Best - Keith: Jacob Graetz, Riley Wilsdon, Jonathon Wilson, Will Schreiber, Seb Schreiber, Daniel Bibby Padthaway: Daniel Menzel, Will Bryson, Tarquin

Brown, Tom Moyle-Read, Kiefer Scharkie, Mitchell Minns

Mundulla

Bordertown 0.1

Western Border Netball

ROUND ELEVEN

A GRADE

North Gambier 60 (M. Griffith, N. McConnell) d South Gambier 38 (M. Reid, A. Duncan); West Gambier 80 (S. Ritter, J. Ritter) d Casterton Sandford 40 (C. Humphries, C. Foster); Millicent 52 (P. McRae, T. Sanderson) d East Gambier 43 (C. Horrigan, E. Hunter)

A RESERVE

South Gambier 47 (J. O’Neil, C. Muller) d North Gambier 43 (N. Fox, A. O’Shaughnessy); Casterton Sandford 63 (C. Foster, P. Murrell) d West Gambier 53 (G. Petersen, M. Milich); Millicent 63 (A. Denton, A. Craig) d East Gambier 36 (S. McKinnon, L. Murray)

B GRADE

(111)

(33)

Goals - Mundulla: Nathan Studham, Jake McGrice, Nick Mosey, Jacob

Grosser, Daniel Noll, Dylan Mose. Bordertown: Angus Day, Bryce Damin, Joshua Searle, Jacob Eats, Sebastian Trenorden, Josh Pepper

Naracoorte

Penola 1.4

(91)

11.16 (82)

Best - Naracoorte: Darcy McKenny, Keenan Jacobs, Josh Gregg, Sam Willson, Rory Taggert, Josh Cother Penola: Jordan Galpin, Brodie Foster, Gus Eckermann, Bradley Bryant, Brock Egan, Scott Merrett

Border Districts 2,3

(89)

(86)

Best - Kingston: Jarryd Hill, Orestis Gambranis, William Wiseman, Jack

Harding, Jacob Fisher, William Watts Border Districts: Dre Stirling, Mark

Quinn, Isaac Hewson, Dylan Auciello, Daniel Skinner, Chase Bower

RESERVES

Lucindale 16.13 (109) d Kybybolite 3.4 (22)

Keith 12.12 (84) dP adthaway 2.4 (16)

Mundulla 11.8 (74) d Bordertown 5.2 932)

Penola 7.7 (49) d Naracoorte 6.11 (47)

Kingston 30.19 (199) d Border Districts 1.1 (7)

SENIOR COLTS

Kingston 15.7 (97) d Border Districts 0.2 (2)

Padthaway/Lucindale 12.13 (85) d Keith 4.3 (27)

Naracoorte 14.9 (93) d Penola 0.0 (0)

Bordertown 10.9 (69) d Mundulla 6.7 (43)

JUNIOR COLTS

Keith 10.8 (68) d Padthaway/Lucindale 1/2 (8)

Bordertown 2.6 (18) d Mundulla 1.3 (9)

Naracoorte 11.5 (71) d Penola 1.1 (7)

Border Districts 8.10 (58)

Western Border Football

ROUND ELEVEN

SENIORS West

Best West: Lewis Lean, Braiden Ousey, Jesse Pfitzner, kyle giddings, Reece Cowling, Brandon Newton. Casterton Sandford: Matt Killey, Gabriel Parsons, Michael Krieger, Nick Schembri, Jarrod OBrien, Ed Pritchard

Best - South: Mitchell Harrold, Ethan Chuck, Bryce Whicker, Elliott Fisher, Hugh Winterfield. North: No details available. Millicent

East Gambier 2.0

Best Millicent: Jacob Carger, Zac McGuinness, Frazer Bradley, Clinton Gallio, Harry Tunkin, Hamish McRae East: Reece Lillecrapp, Nicholas Lock, Shaun Lock, Carl Slape, Matthew Scanlon, Mark Rumbelow

RESERVES

Millicent 12,14 (88) d East Gambier 5.4 (34)

West Gambier 14.12 (96) d Casterton Sandford 3.4 (22)

South Gambier 22.13 (145) d North Gambier 0.2 (2)

UNDER 18

North Gambier 6.9 (45) d South Gambier 6.3 (39)

Millicent 14.10 (94) d East Gambier 5.1 (31)

UNDER 16

Millicent 6.11 (47) d East Gambier 4.6 (30)

South Gambier 11.6 (72) d North Gambier 3.7 (25)

West Gambier 9..8 (62) d Casterton Sandford 3.3 (21)

UNDER 14 Millicent 12.8 (80) d East Gambier 0.2 (20)

South gambier 8.7 (55) d North Gambier 2.3 (15)

West Gambier 12.11 (83) d Casterton Sandford 2.5 (17)

Indoor bowls

Kimberly-Clark Australia Pennants - Round 9

South Gambier 71 (H. Witherow, M. Glynn) d North Gambier 28 (G. Wehrmann, C. Mackereth); West Gambier 63 (K. Heaver, C. Carraill) d Casterton Sandford 46 (T. Cleary, S. Richardson); Millicent 42 (K. Patten, M. Fleming) d East Gambier 24 (S. James, N. Smith)s)

C GRADE

North Gambier 46 (K. Anderson, S. Brown) d South Gambier 40 (B. Winterfield, M. Kuhl); West Gambier 52 (A. Koch, O. James) d Casterton Sandford 28 (A. Spratling, B. Spratling); East Gambier 47 (E. Caruso, M. Button) d Millicent 27 (K. Lindner, L. McCallum)

17 & UNDER

North Gambier 62 (A. Collins, J. Young) d South Gambier 26 (S. Wight, M. Walmsley); Casterton Sandford 65 (I. Longhurst, M. Patton) d West Gambier 53 (L. Simpson, A. Pearson); Millicent 35 (M. Gysbers, M. Tarrant) d East Gambier 22 (I. Dwyer, A. Lines)

15 & UNDER A

North Gambier 55 (E. Adam, M. Collins) d South Gambier 47 (G. Dalton, K. Sims); West Gambier 53 (M. Vivian, E. Jolley) d Casterton Sandford 23 (B. Carlin, M. Rees); Millicent 63 (B. Coghlan, P. Paul) d East Gambier 6 (T. Kemp, I. Stratford)

15 & UNDER B

North Gambier 54 (C. Mitchell, M. Griffith) d South Gambier 18 (L. Sneath, K. Sims); West Gambier 62 (A. Anderson, A. Reid) d Casterton Sandford 2 (K. Vise, A. Luers)

13 & UNDER A

North Gambier 34 (J. Baron, L. Hunter) d South Gambier 14 (M. Clarke, H. Bowering); Casterton Sandford 25 (A. Murphy, M. Robbins) d West Gambier 21 (C. Hunter, S. Richards); Millicent 45 (A. Thomson, P. Johnson) d East Gambier 18 (I. Cook, A. Olsen)

13 & UNDER B

North Gambier 28 (A. Schloithe, I. Renko) d South Gambier 19 (E. McCracken, M. Fullerton); Casterton Sandford 40 9A. Murphy, G. Bailey) d West Gambier 14 (H. Jackson, A. Thomas); East Gambier 34 (S. McCracken, I. Cook) d Millicent 17 (B. Madden, O. Hales))

11 & UNDER

South Gambier 16 (C. Sims, W. Bowering) d North Gambier 14 (P. Bilney, M. Sutton); West Gambier 12 (I. Stuckey, K. McKinnon) d Casterton Sandford 11 (I. Watson, B. Dorahy); Millicent 13 (R. Johnson, E. Millard) d East Gambier 12

Kilsby Shield • Post-Tel 63 d RSL & District 59, Wandilo Water Rats 51 d Glenburnie 47, Commercial Club 68 d Mil Lel 47, Kongorong Bye

Malseed Shield • Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 66 d Moorak Red 47, Glencoe 60 d Saints 44, Blue Lake Bowlers White 62 d Moorak Blue 51

Shield Qualification - Premiership Table after round 9

Kilsby Shield

Post-Tel 14 points, 130.84%; Wandilo Water Rats 12,137.24; Commercial Club 10, 114.01; Glenburnie 8, 112.90; Mil Lel 6, 88.78; RSL & District 4, 89.48; Kongorong 0, 48.33

Malseed Shield Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 15, 131.62; Moorak Red 12, 113.07; Moorak Blue 8, 77.08; Saints 7, 99.79; Glencoe 6, 87.06; Blue Lake Bowlers White 6, 84.09

Kimberly-Clark Australia Pennants - Round 10

Kilsby Shield • Commercial Club 69 d RSL & District 42, Mil Lel 73 d Wandilo Water Rats 39, Glenburnie 97 d Kongorong37, Post-Tel Bye

Malseed Shield • Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 65 d Glencoe 30, Moorak Blue 82 d Moorak Red 35, Blue Lake Bowlers White 56 d Saints 54

Shield Qualification - Premiership Table after round 10

Kilsby Shield

Post-Tel 14 points, 130.84%; Wandilo Water Rats 12,122.74; Commercial Club 12, 118.57; Glenburnie 10, 125.45; Mil Lel 8, 97.00; RSL & District 4, 85.65; Kongorong 0, 46.69

Malseed Shield Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 17, 137.17; Moorak Red 12, 102.40; Moorak Blue 10, 86.85; Blue Lake Bowlers White 8, 85.91; Saints 7, 99.44; Glencoe 6, 82.50

Hatherleigh 67 d Kongorong 13; Port MacDonnell 46 d Robe 25; Kalangadoo 56 d Mt Burr 19; Nangwarry 54 d Tantanoola 22 13 & UNDER Hatherleigh 37 d Kongorong 16; Port MacDonnell 36 d Robe 6; Kalangadoo 59 d Mt Burr 7; Tantanoola 26 d

SPORT

KNT Netball

ROUND ELEVEN

A GRADE

Lucindale 55 (T Lane, T Nicolle) d Kybybolite 43 (G Maggi, G Sealey)

Bordertown 33 (H Day, A Fuentes) d Mundulla 32 (R Feder, A Lovering)

Penola 61 (J Adams, A Possingham) d Naracoorte 33 (S Henschke, B

Manser)

Border Districts 67 (K Moyle-Read, T Atkinson) d Kingston 40 (P Stenner, K Ward)

A RESERVE

Kybybolite 33 (M Hole, C Bettoncelli) d Lucindale 29 (N Hocking, L Smith)

Keith 71 (F Evans, L Dick) d Padthaway 33 (S O’Sullivan, A Hoyle)

Bordertown 45 (M Jarrett, W Rowett) d Mundulla 37 (J Schneider, A Eastwood)

Naracoorte 51 (K Donnelly, G Collins) d Penola 47

Kingston 50 (N Banning, F Traeger) d Border Districts 43 (A Mahney, J

Randall)

B GRADE

Lucindale 48 (K Edmonds, T Wilkin) d Kybybolite 30 (B Harris, A Harris)

Keith 65 (A Goode, C Nicolai) d Padthaway 23 (C Wade, K Brown)

Bordertown 45 (K Murch, H Jefferies) d Mundulla 38 (T Stone, R Colwill)

Penola 70 (J Blackmore, T Galpin) d Naracoorte 42 (L Williams, B Currie)

Border Districts 42 (M Kester, M Burke) d Kingston 21 (H Winter, M Armfield)

C GRADE

Lucindale 30 (A Buckett, C Ryan) d Kybybolite 20 (E Bell, S Brownrigg)

Padthaway 39 (L Ward, G Buick) d Keith 28 (A Challis, M Wilsdon)

Mundulla 33 (L Rockett, C Moore) d Bordertown 28 (T Nixon, I Damin)

Penola 53 (S Gartner, A Auld) d Naracoorte 17 (E Clark, H Sambell)

Border Districts 45 (E Adams, R Pomery) d Kingston 43 (T Wood, E Watson)

DIVISION ONE

Keith 76 (E Makin, I Kammermann) d Padthaway 24 (M Rothe)

Bordertown 57 (M Richards, E Orrock) d Mundulla 43 (L Wiese, L Rowett)

Naracoorte 63 (E Modra-Ryan, S Fergusson) d Penola 52 (T Porter, I Wurst)

Kingston 31 (H Pass, T Braithwaite) d Border Districts 26 (M Batson, A Mahney)

DIVISION TWO

Kybybolite 33 (E Bull, L Williams) d Lucindale 28 (E Pinchbeck, H Kiefel)

Keith 38 (E Willis, E Makin) d Padthaway 33 (B Edwards, H Edwards)

Bordertown 45 (E Barras, A Blackwell) d Mundulla 34 (H Davis, S Leach)

WESTERN BORDER FOOTBALL & NETBALL ACTION: (Left from top) East Gambier’s Nick Lock dives forward to take this low mark in A Grade football action at McDonald Park; It was a tight checking A Grade netball clash at McDonald Park as East wing defender Eliza Cole looks to prevent Saints goal attack Demi Verbena & Saints wing attack Daisy Tunkin from connecting & Harry Tunkin slides into this mark.

HIGH FLYING FRASER: (Above) Millicent’s big man Frazer Bradley sticks this high mark. Bradley was one of the Saints’ best at the weekend as they secured a 27 point win over East Gambier.

BACK IN THE HUNT: (Below) East Gambier welcomed back reigning Western Border Netballl Association A Grade best & fairest Emily Hunter to the court and not suprisingly she was one of the Bulldogs’ best in her first game in red & black for the 2023 season.

PHOTOS BY FRANK MONGER

Naracoorte 54 (M McCarthy, A Anderson) d Penola 17 (G McCarthy, M Marlow)

Border Districts 55 (K Miller, B Hawkins) d Kingston 24 (N Terrington, H Schmaal)

DIVISION THREE

Lucindale 31 (M Theron, G Williams) d Kybybolite 22 (L Williams, M Brewin)

Naracoorte 48 (B Bueti, S Clough) d Penola 14 (G McCarthy, L Lambert)

13 & UNDER A

Lucindale 30 (C Hann, R Williams) d Kybybolite 19 (M Brewin, E Tierney)

Bordertown 33 (B Carpenter, T Phillips) d Mundulla 13 (W Durbridge, E Rowett)

Naracoorte 44 (G Midwinter, E Mott) d Penola 34 (H Braun, L Manarangi)

Border Districts 41 (S Koch, I Mahney) d Kingston 21 (E Schaefer, K Rasheed)

13 & UNDER B

Keith 20 (G Haines) d Padthaway 5 (S Morton)

Bordertown 12 (S Treloar, C Hunt) d Mundulla 6 (L Wiese, T Ryan)

Naracoorte 28 (B Hutchens, R Gould) d Penola 24 (R Gartner, R Hackwill)

Mid South East Football

ROUND TWELVE

Best - Tantanoola: Cam Saint, Darcy Pink, Jack Dawe, Braydn Reilly, Troy Hatt. Nangwarry: Jack Pudney, Logan Gibbs, Thomas Vanderhorst, Adam

Luke Thomson, Jacob

Best Hatherleigh: Brad Wight, William Chay, Patrick Chay, Louis Brown, Gerard McGrath, Michael Telford Kongorong: William von Stanke, Ethan Norman, Will Vickery, Joel Maconachie, Riley Maconachie

Best Kalangadoo: Tom Schumacher, Bradley Auld, Lachy Jones, Ben Gregory, Sam Mcmanus, Samuel Casey Mt Burr: Sam Wallis, Nathan Muhovics, Jack Muhovics, Peter Guyett, Dylan Ridley, Kallan Bevan

Port MacDonnell 16.11 (107)

Robe 8.12 (60)

Best Pt Mac: Christian Howlett, Lockie Tilley, Ethan Gladman, Liam Bottomley, Wade Chant, Mark Smith Robe: Jesse Robertson, Egan Regnier, Kane Dunn, Henry Lawrie, George Dutton, Benjamin Dinning

RESERVES

Hatherleigh 16.16 (112) d Kongorong 3.1 (19)

Robe 12.12 (84) d Port MacDonnell 7.8 (50)

Kalangadoo 16.11 (107) d Mt Burr 3.5 (23)

Nangwarry 13.9 (87) d Tantanoola 6.5 (41)

SENIOR COLTS

Kongorong 7.20 (72) d Hatherleigh 0.0 (0)

Mount Burr 18.11 (119) d Kalangadoo 3.6 (24)

Tantanoola 26.19 (175) d Nangwarry 1,2 (8)

Robe 9.8 (62) d Port MacDonnell 9.5 (59)

JUNIOR COLTS

Kongorong 6.6 (42) d Hatherleigh 4.0 (24)

Tantanoola 14.11 (95) d Nangwarry 1.1 (7)

Mount Burr 8.4 (58) d Kalangadoo 3.0 (18)

Port MacDonnell 8.8 (56) d Robe 0.0 (0)

Autumn table tennis season crowns its premiers

The Mount Gambier Table Tennis Autumn Season wound up earlier this month with all three grades displaying high quality table tennis worthy of the finale.

Leigh Barry once again starred for the Toffees team, in a seesawing A Grade decider against Scott Davies’ Gunners. Highlights included an epic encounter between Davies and Toffees player David Harris-Jones.

After Davies had looked to be in complete control with a 2-0 lead, Harris-Jones staged a remarkable fightback, taking the next two games to square the contest away.

Davies found an extra gear in the fifth and Harris-Jones was unable to go with him, the Toffees player taking out the rubber in convincing style.

Gunners player Ward Freeman had a similarly enthralling clash with Toffees’ Kevin Patzel later in the evening.

After Freeman drew first blood by claiming the opening game, Patzel equalized in the second.

Freeman gained the upper hand again by locking away the third game, Patzel then repeating to claim the fourth, setting up an exciting finish.

After trading points for most of the fifth game, a forehand error by Patzel at a critical stage gifted Freeman the tight win.

With the overall match score locked at 5 rubbers apiece, the

stage was set perfectly for an all-in showdown between Barry and Davies to determine the champions.

After Barry had completely dominated the first game, Davies forced a scrap in the second before the Toffees player eventually prevailed to hold a 2-0 lead.

Davies wasn’t done though, turning the tables to outclass his opponent in the third and seemingly on track to force the battle into overdrive.

Barry’s class came to the fore in the fourth however, once again showing why he is one of the competition’s top players as he closed out the contest, Toffees (top right) crowned the A Grade champions.

The B Grade final was a much more one-sided affair, Cameron Beal and Nathan Schubert both producing stellar individual performances for to power the Hammers to a strong 8-3 victory over Rob Halleday’s Cottagers.

Beal set the tone early with a convincing win over Rayelene Hutchesson before Halleday squared the ledger with victory over Hammers’ Richard Horrigan.

Schubert’s win over Cottagers’ Jedda Hardcastle sparked an avalanche of sorts, Hammers (centre right) taking out 7 of the remaining 9 rubbers to claim the B Grade title decisively.

The C Grade finale told a similar

tale, Blades player Aravind Bablu ‘carrying his bat’ in a magnificent individual display against Deakin Lofthouse’s Canaries.

Lofthouse was looking to continue his remarkable recent record in finals, and was by far Canaries’ best player, but he was unable to prevent the Bablu-led Blades’ onslaught.

A run of 4 rubber victories set the tone early, the Blades (bottom right) eventually running out 7-4 victors to claim the C Grade trophy.

Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club is always welcoming of new players of all ages, experience, and capability.

The Winter season will commence on Wednesday, July 26.

Practice is held at 7pm on Monday nights, and competition is at 7pm on Wednesday nights at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Hall.

To register your interest, please contact the club at mtgtabletennis@gmail.com or find the club’s Facebook page, or just come along on a Monday night and speak to a friendly welcoming committee member.

Undefeated players:

A Grade: Leigh Barry (Toffees)

B Grade: Cameron Beal, Nathan Schubert (Hammers)

C Grade: Aravind Bablu (Blades)

Agars defies weather conditions

Blue Lake Golf Club ladies battle it out for Marlene Linghan Memorial Stableford Trophy

Once again Wednesday seems to be the better day of the week weather wise for a round of golf with the sun shining albeit the temperature still in single figures at the start.

Last Wednesday was the 2nd round of the Marlene Lingham Memorial Stableford Trophy at the Blue Lake Golf Club, kindly sponsored by the Blue Lake Bar and Bistro.

Heavy conditions underfoot were evident in the scores recorded except for the only person to come in with the score of the day and that was women’s secretary Sue Agars playing one under her handicap signing for 37 points.

A very clean card scoring on every hole included pars on the 3rd, 11th, 14th and 17th.

Agars is off a 20 handicap and her consistent nines of 19/18 saw her reap the reward winning a voucher as well as a ball for the best back nine score.

A two-way countback was required between Karen Panagopoulos and Rosemary Martland after both presenting with 30 points apiece.

The former winning second place having the better back-nine score. Panagopoulous off 26 had splits of 16/14 with pars on the 2nd and 9th holes and three three-

pointers as well as three wipes. Martland off 17 had a mixed bag of wipes and one- pointers in her splits of 18/12 registering only one par on the 5th.

Division Two winner, vice president Lee Anderson, was the best scorer earning her top of the podium.

Anderson off 44 handicap also had a bit of everything in her 27 points with splits of 15/12 that did include four three-pointers.

Trudy Herbert off 30 managed 25 points from splits of 12/13 with three-pointers on the 4th and 10th holes good enough to win the second place voucher followed by Jaynee Oberer in third place with 21 points.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot winners on the par three 16th were Josie Ashby (Div 1) and Trudy Herbert (Div 2).

The pro-shot winner was Ronda Edwards and Lynn Annand had a chip-in ferret on the 1st winning her a chocolate bar.

The Blue Lake Golf Club will be hosting the Golf SA Country Week for ladies, the Bronze Plate section, to be held from Tuesday, July 25, Wednesday, July 26 and a foursomes on Thursday, July 27, with a number of visitors from different golf clubs over the State expected.

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BLUE LAKE WINNERS: (Back row) Division 1 winners Rosemary Martland, Sue Agars & Karen Panagopoulos and (front row) Division 2 winners Jaynee Oberer, Lee Anderson & Trudy Herbert

Height rises to high gun victory

Mount Gambier Gun Club shooters battle difficult conditions for monthly shoot

The Mount Gambier Gun Club held its monthly competition earlier this month in adverse conditions starting out with a heavy downpour followed with light showers, sunlight, then strong winds and again heavy rain.

The electricity outage caused delays and a portable power supply had to be set up to finish off the last competition, even so the dedicated shooters still obtained some top scores. The opening event was the Shadforth Financial Group 25 Tgt Club Pointscore Championship. This competition was enthusiastically shot as the competitors were after points for the yearly aggregate award and showing off their skills, Max Medhurst 71/75 won overall and AA from Gavin Height, 88/93.

Rodney Gilcrist 68/75 just edged out Andrew Hoare 67/75 to win A, John McIntyre 67/75 won B from Brian Spring 66/78 and winning his first club sash Rob Marcato 61/75, winning C from Brian Case 62/78.

The Trent Milich Plumbing 25 Tgt Handicap Championship event was exceptionally well shot in the appalling conditions.

Jamie Dunn, with a perfect 25/25, won the event from Gary Allison 28/29, followed by James McKinnon 27/29 and Hayden Megaw 30/32 narrowly won from Darren Beyer 29/32.

The Mount Gambier Rural Supplies15 Pair Zone Double Rise Championship was up next and after installing the auxillary power supply and in overcast damp conditions, this being a rather difficult event was again shot with determination.

Don Pratt 21/30 won AA, Ken Atkin 25/30 won overall and A from Gavin Height 34/40, Andrew Hoare 24/30 won B from Warren Lindner 32/40 and Doug Rohde 19/30 equalled Dale Robertson 19/30.

The South East Autotrade Highgun Award was won by Gavin Height 115/130. The Black Crow Club gained two donor members being Daniel Robinson and Peter Klieve. The AGM followed the competition with Andrew Hoare being presented with Life Membership and continuing as president, leading the club to another successful and entertaining year for the members. The next competition will be on August 12.

JUST REWARD: (Above left) Continuing president Andrew Hoare (left) receiving life membership from Tom Megaw.

DOUBLE RISE CHAMPIONSHIP: (Above centre) Mount Gambier Rural Supplies Zone Double Rise Championship: A. Hoare, H. Telford (sponsor), K. Atkin, D. Rohde & D. Pratt.

HIGH GUN WINNER: (Above right) President Andrew Hoare congratulates High Gun winner Gavin Height (right) .

POINTSCORE CHAMPIONSHIPS: (Below left) Shadforth Financial Group Club Pointscore Championship: M. Medhurst, R. Gilcrist, Ben Newman, J. McIntyre & R. Marcato

HANDICAP PODIUM: (Below right) Trent Milich Plumbing Handicap: M. Robinson (sponsor), J. Dunn, G. Allison, D. Beyer, H. Megaw & J. McKinnon

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O’Donnell & Heaver shine

Chilton & Lock secure victory in par round

MOUNT GAMBIER GOLF CLUB JULY 5 LADIES RESULTS

Stroke 4th Rd Monthly Medal, 4th Rd Handicap championships & Putting

Division 1

Winner on a countback was Di O’Donnell with nett 75

Runner up was Karen Forster nett 75

Division 2

Winner Helen Heaver on a countback with nett 73

Runner up was Rosalie Hunt nett 73

Putting competition

Winner with 29 putts: Di O’Donnell

Pro shot

Jennifer Van Rijthoven

Long drives 2nd shot

A Grade Jessica Parsons

B Grade Kate McCormick

C Grade Helen Heaver

TOP LADIES: Di O’Donnell (A Grade), Helen Heaver (C Grade) & runner up Rosalie Hunt (B Grade)

Wright & Gibbs win 2-4-2

Last week, with fine weather, the Millicent Bowls Club was able to run their 2-4-2 game, with 33 players taking part. Before going out to play, vice president Aaron Emonson announced that inflation has caught up with the bowls club and because of that all social bowls fees have been raised from $5 to $7 per game per player commencing August 1 and also Night Bowls games were being raised from $3 to $5 a player per game.

The winning team for the day was Malcolm Wright and Rod Gibbs with a score of 34+17. Runners- up for the day was the team of Joy Warren and Eddie Hann with a score of 33+7. Other winning teams for the day were, Denis Clifford, Kym Stewart 32+17. Ian Michell, Brian Goode 32+11. Glen Schapel, Peter Varcoe 31+7. David Reichelt, John Buhlmann 30+1. Jan Buhlmann, John Scudds 29+4 and Gary Wilson, Carl Schapel 28+6.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Above left) Malcolm Wright & Rod Gibbs

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Above right) Eddie Hann & Joy Warren

In beautiful weather conditions Millicent Golf Club had 18 women play a par round on the short course and the 3rd round Olympic event.

WINNERS

A Grade: Helen Chilton +1

Runner Up : Lyn Watson 0 c/b

B Grade: Karen Lock -4

Runner Up: Lois Tilley -5

Ball winners: Val Williams 0 c/b, Sue Agnew 0, Debbie Tincknell -2.

9 hole comp back nine: Lyn Watson +3

NTP 3rd: Kirsty Bailey

NTP 13th: Marilyn Bellinger

NTP 2nd shot 18th hcp 0-14: Val Williams

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 15-40: Sue Ireland

MILLICENT GOLF LADIES: Lyn Watson, Helen Chilton, Karen Lock & Lois Tilley

Hocking dominates Lucindale Monthly Medal

Pastoral Company, was run and won. The club is very grateful for the continued support from the Seears family and thank Pearl for her very thoughtful prizes.

golf schedule at Lucindale of late, as well as school holidays, however, it was a competitive group of ladies all keen to take home the wonderful prize packs.

Nicole Hocking played incredible golf to secure not only the coveted Monthly Medal but was also winner of A Grade gross with 89 and nett winner with her fine score of 71. Nicole also was NTP on the 3rd and certainly deserved to be the A Grade putting winner with merely 24 and finishing with two ferrets (zero putts) on her last two holes. It was a wonderful result considering she had been a ‘bridesmaid’ for the past few weeks.

resulted in a birdie. B Grade Winner was Wendy Johnson with a nett 74 and runner up with one stroke more was Vanessa Stone. Vanessa was B Grade NTP in two shots on the 16th, 12th hole was elusive and B Grade best with putter was Issie Carracher with 32.

and the Lucindale Golf Tournament is onJuly 21-23.

LUCINDALE LADIES: Vanessa Stone, Wendy Johnson, Nicole Hocking & Cheryl Fitzgerald