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“I think it’s her innate desire to help people. All of her patients, her team at Illumident and anybody else who knows her those that work with her closely would certainly be able to attest to that. She is always looking to provide a solution and help people, which certainly filters through everything that she does.”
That is how Illumident Mount Gambier general manager Rowan Williamson captured his wife and co-founder Dr Isabel Holmes in the wake of her Courageous Business Leader accolade at the restructured 2023 Women in Business and Regional Development and Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce Awards on August 18.
Illumident Mount Gambier also took home the Business Growth & Resilience Award in the large business category.
Officially opening its doors (pictured below) in September last year, the state-of-the-art Ferrers Street practice was a project three years in the making – punctuated by COVID.
“It was always Isabel’s dream to have her own practice that reflected her vision,” Rowan said. “She wanted to create something that patients felt extremely comfortable coming to – that the anxiety of coming to the dentist should drop when they walk through the door.”
There was also a focus on ensuring the services offered were equal to or better than dental services offered in capital cities.
“It was born out of the fact that in regional areas like Mount Gambier there just aren’t enough health practitioners and that certainly that applies to dentists as well,” Rowan said. “She wanted patients to be able to access services in a timely fashion without
state-of-the-art practice has the added benefit of staff recruitment.
“That was certainly a big part of it – to create not only a great environment for patients but a great environment for practitioners and support staff to be able to work in,” Rowan said. “Creating this type of facility means we can recruit great people and great talent.”
It was March 2020 when Isabel and Rowan took over the Ferrers Street building so COVID proved to be quite the speed hump for the visionary project.
“It was a blessing in disguise in some ways,” Rowan said. “It actually allowed us more time to work on the design and really create something that ticked all the boxes of the vision. We certainly used the time to refine the project and once we felt comfortable that we were going to be in a position to do it, we were able to turn the dream into a reality.”
And forging ahead with the project is just part of why Isabel was recognised as a Courageous Business Leader at the awards.
“We didn’t want to let anything get in the way,” Rowan said. “We had to restructure a few things and be clever about what our design to achieve cost savings, but ultimately when we set ourselves a goal we didn’t want to let anything get in the way of achieving that goal.”
Illumident Mount Gambier is so much more than bricks and mortar and shiny new equipment.
“What we feel separates us from the pack is the our level of service,” Rowan said. “We put a lot of energy and emphasis on our service and our patient experience. Dentistry is not cheap and people expect value
an elevated level of care and comfort for all our patients. In addition to dental services, we’re extremely proud to offer cosmetic treatments, which includes dermal fillers, skin boosters and anti-wrinkle remedies.”
Under its previous banner, Illumident Mount Gambier had been a finalist at previous business awards so to be honoured at the 2023 event was gratifying.
“We felt very humbled to receive the awards – it was unexpected but at the same time validating and reassuring that all the hard work we have put in to build a business that is respected by the community has paid off so it was great to get the recognition,” Rowan said. “Mind you we still feel like we’ve got a lot of room for improvement. You never stop learning, never stop improving – I know it’s a cliché but it is genuinely how we feel.”
And as part of that improvement, Illumident Mount Gambier has just recently become a Regional Accredited Partner with Next Smile Australia – Australia’s leading provider of All-on-4® dental implants. Furthermore, on September 16, Illumident is hosting an Invisalign® clear aligner promotional day, offering free consultations and 3D scans for Invisalign® teeth straightening. Forging ahead with the project and continuing to develop the business is all part of what secured Isabel the Courageous Business Leader award but there is also her personal skillset.
“Isabel has always been a great communicator with her patients and her team, and since becoming a business owner she has really taken this to the next level,” Rowan said. “She truly
believes that leadership is not a rank or position, it’s a service to be given. Ultimately, she wants to become the leader she wishes she always had. She’s had some wonderful dentistry mentors over the years to help her build her technical skills, but growing her leadership skills are driven by her desire and wanting to be a great leader. She genuinely believes in
growing people, not numbers, so I think this speaks for itself.”
Foodbank SA Limestone Coast supports hundreds of families each week and relies on the support of many volunteers to deliver this critical service and that work has been boosted thanks to a financial windfall from the Stand Like Stone Foundation.
Foodbank SA received almost $3000 courtesy of the Friends of Stand Like Stone program, now in its 3rd year, which was developed to encourage and help more people become a local philanthropist for the Limestone Coast community. The Friends of Stand Like Stone program enables any individual or organisation to support the Foundation on a number of levels.
Stand Like Stone CEO Mr Roger Babolka said for $500 a year, your donation helps run the Limestone Coast’s only community foundation and continue serving
the community we all love.
“Each year we aim to grow the number of ‘Friends’ and increase the grant allocation,” Mr Babolka said. “As a result, the perpetual named sub-fund also grows, providing a lasting gift to our community and ensures the growth and sustainability of this amazing program”.
The ’Friends’ donations are pooled with that of other Friends, ultimately providing the community with a major annual Friends Champion grant round, in which all Friends have the opportunity to vote on their preferred grant recipient.
Mr Babolka was thrilled to hand over the 2023 grant to Foodbank SA.
“This magnificent organisation was successful in securing a grant of $2990 that will go towards purchasing a pallet jack with a
scissor-lift feature to ensure the food relief operations are more efficient, and importantly improve the work-health safety conditions for their hard working volunteers,” Mr Babolka said.
Foodbank SA Limestone Coast branch manager Lynne Neshoda said it was initiatives such as the Friends of Stand Like Stone Champion grant that not only enabled the Foundation to respond to the needs of the communities, but also enabled organisations like Foodbank to continue to provide a critical support service to those in need in this region.
To find out more information about joining Stand Like Stone as a ‘Friend’ please contact them on (08)7701 9259 or visit the website www.standlikestone.com.au
The Mount Gambier Residents and Ratepayers Association is curating a meeting for concerned memebrs of the community regarding the management of lost dogs and other animals in Mount Gambier and surrounds.
The meeting will be held at the Mount Gambier Senior Citizens Hall at 42 James Street on Saturday at 10.30am with the view to laying the groundwork for a submission to council.
The association has engaged an independent moderator from Limestone Coast Solutions to guide the discussion.
An invitation was extended to council to participate in this discussion which they have declined.
This meeting is timely given council is currently seeking feedback for its future Dog and Cat Management Plan.
Interested members of the community requiring further information or to RSVP can contact the association by email at mgrrassoc@gmail.com
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The countdown has officially begun until children and families line the streets of Mount Gambier for this year’s Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, sponsored by AAM Timber. The AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 18.
Mayor of Mount Gambier Lynette Martin OAM said after bringing the magic of the event back to Commercial Street last year, council was excited to continue the tradition to mark the beginning of the festive season in Mount Gambier.
“It’s always a joyful day with the smiling faces and excitement of the children, both lining the streets and taking part in the parade,” Mayor Martin said. “I encourage everyone to mark the date of the parade in their calendars and join us in welcoming Father Christmas to our city.”
The 2023 AAM Timber Mount Gambier Christmas Parade will welcome Father Christmas to Mount Gambier and the event also welcomes a new major sponsor AAM Timber, maintaing the support from NF McDonnell and Sons since taking over the family owned operation.
Executive Director – Timber, AAM Ben Edser said they were launching a new national brand for their timber businesses which reflected their focus on using 100 per cent Australian renewable plantation timber.
Team Leader Community Events Xarnia Keding said this magical event comes to life with the incredible support of community members of all ages and our hardworking volunteers have already started work on preparation for the parade.
Entries for the parade open this Friday. “With more than $3500 in prize money to be won, we encourage all community groups, sporting clubs, schools, businesses and individuals to fill in an entry form and bring their Christmas spirit to the streets,” Mrs Keding said. “There is no cost to participate, and entries may vary from walking and marching performances to larger float displays.”
Entries will be judged individually on creativity, effort, visual appeal, energy, engagement, and recycling focus.
Christmas Parade Guidelines and entry forms will be available on Council’s website, and printed copies will be available at the Mount Gambier Visitor Centre, Mount Gambier Library, Civic Centre or The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. Entries close on Wednesday, October 18, at 5pm.
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Eureka Villages is Australia’s largest owner, operator and developer of rental villages for independent seniors with more than 40 villages nationally.
Their beautiful Mount Gambier village features less than 60 lowmaintenance rental units which
have been purpose-built for the comfort and safety of its residents.
“My residents enjoy the freedom and flexibility of renting where they not only feel safe and secure, but also feel a strong sense of belonging,” Eureka Villages
Manager Cristina Schriever said.
“There are no complex contracts and no exit fees, just a simple Residential Tenancy Agreement, providing pensioners with an affordable alternative to traditional buy-in villages.”
Seniors who wish to maintain their independence, but searching for a bit more security and social connection will find Eureka Villages a great option. It’s a place where seniors can call their own and where they know their neighbours.
“Community is at our core of Eureka Villages, and I am very focussed on delivering an exceptional service experience to my residents,” Ms Schriever said.
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Virtually Accountable is your local registered NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination team. Genelle, their CEO and founder, is local to Mount Gambier and with well over half a decade of industry experience in the area she prides herself in delivering a personalised approach to the NDIS participants that her team works with.
Plan Managers work as an intermediary service, paying your NDIS providers on your behalf out of the NDIS funding available. If your NDIS funds are plan managed, funding for this service will be included in your plan.
The team at Virtually Accountable strive to deliver a prompt, professional and seamless service, ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner. So that you can keep a close eye on your budget, Virtually Accountable send out monthly statements to your email or letter box and they also offer an App for all
Apple and Android users to help them keep on top of incoming invoices and outgoing funds.
Having a NDIS registered provider manage your funds ensures that your NDIS plan is handled in accordance with all NDIS rules and regulations while still giving you flexibility to choose where and how your funds are spent. Plan Managed plans, unlike agency managed plans, give the participant the freedom to use both registered and unregistered providers in the community should they wish to do so.
Virtually Accountable are the only local NDIS Plan Management team in Mount Gambier and soon they will be able to offer more face to face with their new office opening in the New Coles Complex Mount Gambier in shop 1/11 on Ferrers Street (opposite the new She’s Apples).
You can sign up in person or online at www.virtuallyaccountable.com –just scan the QR code or simply give us a call on 0439 792 881!
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One area we specialise in is the customisation of slings. At TechAssist we acknowledge that every individual is unique and that not all standard sized slings will fit every person. Being a local manufacturer means we can accommodate these needs. There are several ways that a sling can be modified including adding on extra loops or straps, adding a chest strap, adding extra padding or even lengthening or shortening a standard size sling. We review all custom slings to make sure the best outcome for the individual is achieved. Our slings come in 4 different materials –Polyester Mesh, Polyester Solid, Nylon or our new Spacer Mesh material.
In the end, the inaugural Ability & Aged Care Expo on September 8 is an initiative to make it easy for people in the community to find out just what products and services are accessible in the Limestone Coast.
Coordinated by Equipt Mobility owner Sheena Moir (pictured), the day long expo, running from 10am to 4pm at the Mount Gambier
Showgrounds, is a free event with more than 20 ability and aged care sector vendors, including from Adelaide, set to showcase just what they offer.
“We (Equipt Mobility) are celebrating being open 10 years and realised people still don’t know about us and don’t know what is available in Mount Gambier,” Sheena said. “This expo will help people see what aids and assistance are available, what things are included in their home care packages and opening the community’s eyes to what is on offer.
“We have tried to focus on Australian made products and as many local products and services as possible and there will be people to talk to you about everything from vehicle modifications to mobility aids.”
There will be food trucks and
coffee vans on site with a range of demonstrations and displays, with Seriously Caffeinated the other event partner for the September 8 expo.
The first 500 people through the gate will receive a special showbag in which to keep all the information they collect from the stallholders.
There is also a Pimp Your Ride and Dress Up Competition with special guest judges to be revealed on the day and any funds raised on the day will be handed over to local projects and organisations.
“You can come as your favourite superhero or anything you want,” Sheena said.
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Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 7-8-3-4
Lotto Numbers: 1-13-23-34-45-5
A period in which you should use tact in all your dealings with people, as saying the wrong thing could cause all sorts of problems. Keep out of arguments with family members.
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Lucky Day: Tuesday
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Lotto Numbers: 3-12-23-24-35-44
If you have done the right thing in the past now is the time when the rewards will come in. also a period of good news from faraway, and some travel plans could be in the agenda.
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Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 8-9-3-4
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Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 8-4-5-6
Lotto Numbers: 6-7-23-34-41-33
You could find yourself in a situation mostly your own making that could bring too many offers. You might need to talk yourself out of it with skill. Some travel could come unexpectedly.
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Lucky Day: Saturday
Racing Numbers: 5-6-3-4
Lotto Numbers: 1-13-23-35-28-6
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Racing Numbers: 8-4-5-6
Lotto Numbers: 1-13-23-34-35-7
Communication is the word this period will work out well if you make sure your lines of communication are clear. There could be some changes made in your working environment.
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Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 8-9-4-2
Lotto Numbers: 1-15-24-37-45-9
Not a good time to mix personal affairs with business matters there could be some big gains if you can juggle your cards right with people in high places. Some luck is also in.
The team at ac.care is celebrating the organisation’s win of the Community Conscience award at the 2023 Women in Business and Regional Development and Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce Awards.
The award, presented at the gala ceremony at The Barn Palais on August 18, recognises a not-for-profit or social enterprise that tackles social problems to generate positive change in the community.
“This award celebrates the lifechanging impact the organisation has on individuals’ lives,” event emcee and Women in Business and Regional Development deputy chair Toni Vorenas said.
Like the businesses celebrated at the awards, ac.care was founded
in Mount Gambier.
From humble beginnings in a spare room of the Mount Gambier Anglican Church in 1986 with one social worker employed to support homeless youth, ac.care has grown to become a diverse organisation with around 250 staff who offer direct care for children, as well as working with foster carers, delivering homelessness support, along with emergency relief and other diverse services, extending its country-specialist approach across eastern regional South Australia.
“ac.care has certainly grown to be a significant social services provider and trusted charity,” Ms Vorenas said.
“It is with gratitude that we congratulate the incredible
individuals who make up the ac.care team for the lifechanging work they do.”
ac.care representative Jason Wallace said the organisation’s role had become more challenging as the rising cost of living put more pressure on families and vulnerable people.
“Our team works to support the most vulnerable people in the Mount Gambier community and across eastern county South Australia to ensure they have safe homes, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships,” he said while accepting the award on behalf of ac.care.
“Everyone at ac.care welcomes this valued recognition of the work we do every day, often in challenging circumstances, as we recognise we cannot generate change in our communities alone – it takes a whole of community approach and we could not achieve all we do without the support and trust of the business community, foster carers and so many other contributors to our vital work.”
For more information visit accare.org.au or call 1300 ACCARE (1300 222 273).
TEAMWORK: (Above) Staff at ac.care’s Mount Gambier Community Centre celebrate the agency being presented with the Community Conscience award at the 2023 Women in Business and Regional Development and Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce Awards and (left) ac.care marketing & communicationa manager Jason Wallace (centre) accepting the award from Brittany Shelton & Michael Kosch
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Lucky Day: Tuesday
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Lotto Numbers: 5-7-23-34-33-44
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Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 9-4-5-6
Lotto Numbers: 4-12-23-34-42-11
It would be a wise move to check all fine print in your papers before signing anything. There is a sign of strong growth in financial matters and some support from people that matter.
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Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 8-3-5-4
Lotto Numbers: 1-14-23-34-45-22
Not a good period for long term money matters at the moment. Wait till later date before deciding what road to take also it would be a good idea to ask an expert for advice.
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Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 7-8-3-4
Lotto Numbers: 1-13-23-25-34-44
You might have to do some fast talking to get yourself out of a problem. Not the time to listen to gossip make sure you know the facts before deciding on anything.
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Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 7-8-4-5
Lotto Numbers: 1-13-23-24-34-35
There should be enough time to get your work done without mixing it with your private life. You could be talked into something you will later regret. Your loved one should be helping you a lot.
Gail Richards has emerged as a respected business leader in the Limestone Coast community and while the core business of her real estate company Key2Sale is working with vendors and buyers to find people their next home, there is so much more to running a successful business.
At the recent 2023 Women in Business and Regional Development and Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce Awards Key2Sale was honoured for an aspect of the business that has been at the heart of the operation since opening its doors seven years ago – taking home the award for Commitment to People and Culture.
The reimagined business awards, that had not been held since 2019, did shift their focus for the 2023 accolades with new categories to reflect that more holistic view of our business community and when launching the new look scheme, Women in Business and Regional Development chair highlighted that shift.
“The Business Awards 2023 are an awards program that recognises the significant contributions made by our business community to our region’s culture, as well as social and economic growth,” Mrs Jones said.
And as Gail was looking to build a successful real estate enterprise, she was always committed to making sure a strong culture was also being created in tandem with strong sales figures.
“We have worked incredibly hard to nurture and mentor our team and provide a positive workplace since we started the business seven years ago and that flows on to having a great culture,” Gail said. “Culture it is the responsibility of all of the team and not an individual, everyone plays their part so this award is for everyone.
“I have worked in environments that had a very negative team culture and it really makes you focus on ensuring that doesn’t happen in your own business.
“We appreciate our staff. Your
team is your business and if you look after your team they will in turn look after your business and your clients. We are so fortunate to have team members that uphold the team values.
“I have always wanted people to enjoy coming to work as that flows on to how they feel and their productivity.”
Achieving that cultural utopia has been generated in no small part by business development manager Ali Villani - her role has been a great way to help the team achieve their own personal and professional goals through strong mentoring.
“A positive work environment has huge flow on effects and although it is something you cannot measure on the profit and loss statement - you certainly do know it has a
huge part on how your staff feel about their job and coming to work,” Gail said.
“We are constantly working on goals and ideas for our business that will benefit the wellbeing of our team and the team are a big part of that process. You really reap what you sow and our staff are very giving and kind people.
“The relationships we have built throughout our community from sponsorships and charity work are invaluable and provides purpose
and a positive impact for us all. Giving back has always been important but we can only do that if our business is supported by the community and we are so grateful to all of our clients that continue to support us to enable us to be in a position to do so.”
BUILDING A STRONG CULTURE: Gail Richards & Al Lamond (centre) accept their award from Brittany Shelton (left) & Candice Fennell
A community forum will be held at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre to encourage the Limestone Coast community to learn about the Voice to Parliament and be prepared to make an informed vote at the upcoming referendum.
Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation, ac.care and the South Australian Council of Social Service have partnered to deliver the forums on September 6, with afternoon and evening sessions starting at 1pm and 6.30pm.
Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation board member Cheryle Saunders said it was important to share accurate information about the purpose of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament as all Australians would vote in the referendum.
“This should be a unifying moment for our country that generates change and a better future for generations to come,” she said.
The forums will feature special guest and facilitator Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman Melissa Clarke, who was a delegate at the Constitutional Convention at Uluru and a signatory to the Uluru StatementVoice, Treaty, Truth.
The forum will include an overview of the Uluru Statement and the referendum process, followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session.
“We are hoping to see strong attendance from across the community because all Australians will vote in the referendum and
everyone should be informed with accurate information,” ac.care
Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan champion Jason Wallace said.
“Information will be provided at the forum with a focus on the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truthtelling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.”
He said the forum was not only a unique opportunity for anyone to learn about the voice and referendum, but also gather with
unifying demonstration of support in learning and walking together towards a more reconciled nation.
Tara Bonney is acting chief executive officer at Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation after working closely alongside the late Robyn Campbell.
The Aboriginal and extended community is in mourning following the recent death of the community leader.
Ms Bonney said Ms Campbell was always a strong advocate for a better future for First Nations people and had been committed
organisation of this event in her honour - this is something that Robyn wanted to participate in as she saw the value and opportunity in informing and uniting the community,” she said.
“Personally, the changes to the constitution that have been proposed are important after previous generations of Aboriginal leaders have done so much to ensure Indigenous people have the rights we have today.
“I want to contribute to making a stand and informing the community now to make sure
that the future is better for my daughter. For this to happen, the Constitution should recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this Country - we were always here and we always will be.”
She said a Voice to Parliament to allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice on laws and policies that affect them was also important to achieve better outcomes for First Nations people.
SACOSS chief executive officer Ross Womersley said the outcome of the referendum would have a significant impact on efforts towards recognition and reconciliation.
“We all need to feel equipped to answer the question that is being put to all Australians,” he said.
“We hope that these forums will enable people to feel better informed and share what they’ve learned with others in their workplaces and communities.”
Bookings for the forum can be made at www.sacoss.org.au/ event/mt-gambier-voice-treatytruth-forums
UNITED: Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation board member Cheryle Saunders, Jason Wallace of ac.care and Burrandies acting chief executive Tara Bonney are calling on the community to attend a forum at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre to learn about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and upcoming referendum.
“... your team is your business and if you look after your team they will in turn look after your business and your clients...” Gail Richards (Key2Sale)
“... a positive work environment has huge flow on effects and although it is something you cannot measure on the profit and loss statement...” Gail Richards (Key2Sale)
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3. Monique Riley was Australia’s
4. Jack West is the hero in a series of novels by which prolific, LA based Australian author?
5. In which Australian State would you be if you were visiting the town of Bunbury?
6. The Queensland city of Bundaberg is best known for which beverage?
7. The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in which country?
8. Which two boxers faced off in the famous 1974 Rumble in the Jungle?
9. Islam’s holiest city, Mecca, is in which Middle Eastern country?
10. Who won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
11. Which three colours make up the official national flag of Hungary?
12. Who did the Boomers play in the opening match of their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign?
13. What is the capital of The Philippines?
14. How many sheets of paper
make up a ream?
15. Craig and Charlie Reid are the Scottish rock duo known professionally as what?
16. Which historical character did Mel Gibson play in the epic, award winning movie Braveheart?
17. Who won the 1995 Norm Smith Medal?
18. Which rapper has announced his After Hours Til Dawn tour is headed Down Under later this year?
19. What was the name of Sarah Hyland’s character in the award winning TV comedy Modern Family?
20. Latrell Mitchell plays for which NRL club?
21. Scarlett O’Hara; Melanie Hamilton and prissy are characters in which epic Margaret Mitchell novel?
22.How many Grand Slam singles titles did Aussie tennis star Margaret Court win?
23. How many players make up a volleyball team?
24. Which city is hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics?
25. English captain Harry Kane plays for which Bundesliga club?
26. Which German composer has two Best Original Score Oscars for his work on The Lion King and Dune?
27. The musical instrument the timpani is part of which section of the orchestra?
28. The malleus, incus and stapes are bones in which body part?
29. Vidal Sassoon was best known
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to
for his work in which field of the beauty industry?
30. Which British inventor brought us the bagless vacuum cleaner and subsequently built an appliance empire?
31. Also making his name as a solo artist, James Reyne was the front man of which Aussie rock group?
32. Cumulus, stratus and cirrus are types of what natural phenomenon?
33. What is the sum of the interior angles of a rhombus?
34. The tourism hotspot the Trevi Fountain is in which Italian city?
35. Sicily is the largest island in which sea?
36. Aussie actor Dominic Purcell, of Prison Break fame, recently married which music star’s mother?
37. Water Music and Messiah are famous works by which Baroque composer?
38. Which country’s cuisine brought us the souffle?
39. Olaf Scholz is the leader of which European country?
40. The animated juggernaut musical movie Frozen was brought to us by which studio?
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The Mount Gambier Gem Club, a fascinating little jewel tucked away on the Hastings Cunningham Reserve, first emerged in our community in 1974. It has been a long and dedicated journey over the past 49 years as the club has continued to share all things mineral, rock and crystal as it keeps the lapidary vision active.
The club meets on two Saturdays each month with extra midweek workshops. Memberships
are available for individuals or for the whole family. Families can come together in an alternative hobby and discover new or inexpensive crafts.
Learn to work with rocks, metals, shells or something entirely different.
Field trips have become a regular part of the annual program, along with workshops and social events.
Specimen collecting draws individuals towards a whole new world of discovery.
There are activities suitable for people with disabilities and children of school age.
If you are a hobbyist, a serious rock hound or just looking to try something new, then come along to the open day on Sunday, September 17 between 10am and 2pm and learn to think outside the box. There are different ways to achieve that piece of decoration or funky new jewellery.
The members of this hub of activity are keen to share their crafts and knowledge with the community.
The club will be showcasing
rocks, minerals, gemstones, cutting, polishing and jewellery making.
People are invited to bring along a special rock to discuss with members, or examine specimens under a light or microscope, to discover how light penetrates different formations. Children are invited to participate in jewellery making or rock painting while the family explores the club facilities.
Come along and talk with our friendly members and share a biscuit and cuppa.
Enquiries can be directed to Trevor Fulton (president) on 0427 978 777 or Chrissy Pudney (secretary) on 0447 255 557.
Mount Gambier Library will host local identity Cindy Bunt with her first cookbook ‘Fall in Love with Preserving’ on Wednesday, September 6, at 7pm. Cindy Bunt is the owner and creative force behind ‘The Post and Rail’ – a cooking, gardening and art school situated in Compton. Her unwavering devotion to the seasons, preserving the harvest and love of food lead her write and publish ‘Fall in Love with Preserving’, now on its second print run.
“I’m a lover of food and growing produce. My methods are no-nonsense, simple, efficient, and fun,” Cindy said. “My aim and philosophy are to help people connect with seasonal growing and cooking. To share the knowledge and passion that I have and the time saving tips, short cuts and methods which bring us all back to the connection to the seasons. It’s all about flavour and you just can’t beat the taste of home grown produce”. With decades of experience preserving produce from over 100 different variety of fruit trees, 46 different citrus trees and over 1,000 square metres of vegetable garden, there isn’t much Cindy doesn’t know about preserving. Cindy’s passion for preserves comes from her desire to capture the amazing flavour of in-season produce.
“Whist nothing can beat the flavour of a fresh peach picked straight off the tree and still warm from the sun, after eating about 50 of them, you’ll want a way to preserve the other 300 peaches on the tree in a way that still captures its exquisite flavour”.
Fall in Love with Preserving is packed with more than 60 recipes. With sections on syrups, jams, sauces, chutneys and pickles, pickled vegetables, fruit in a jar and sundries, there is something for everyone.
This is a free in-conversation event, with Cindy providing a cooking demonstration from her book. Bookings available by contacting the Mount Gambier Library on (08)8721 2540 or book online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/ library under ‘Programs and Events’.
South West TAFE carpentry student Jayme Cannon has been recognised as the best apprentice carpenter in Australia at the WorldSkills National Championships.
Mr Cannon received the award in Melbourne on Sunday night, impressing judges who said he stood out above other contestants from around the country.
Although he was introduced to working with tools by his grandparents as a youngster and was influenced by other family members in the trades, Mr Cannon wasn’t sure of his career path until well into Year 12.
“I was struggling to find a passion through year 9 and 10,” he said. “I had thought about becoming a fisheries officer or going into civil engineering but once I started the woodworking classes, I was amazed at my natural talent for it and how much I enjoyed it.
“I found my passion for the career late in Year 12 and started in cabinet making and it led on from there to carpentry as a whole.”
Mr Cannon, 22, from Portland, completed his Certificate III in Carpentry with South West TAFE in October 2022 and was employed as an apprentice with Westvic Staffing Solutions.
He now works for Felk Building Group in Portland.
To win the competition, Mr Cannon competed against apprentices from around Australia.
“We were given a set of plans and had to interpret them and build a complex garden gazebo in 18 hours, and we also had a pallet building speed test,” he said.
He sees a long career in the field. “It’s very versatile,” he said. “There’s always a different problem arising that needs complex solving that takes dedication and skill of the craft.”
The award is the pinnacle so far in his career.
“Getting told well done is great but standing in a pack of Australia’s best carpenters and to win above them means a lot to me and proves to myself how far I have come,” Mr Cannon said.
Building and Construction Teacher at SWTAFE, Brett Lake, who mentored Mr Cannon for the competition, said he deserved the accolades.
“Jayme has a real passion for the trade, a positive attitude, a great ability to think his way through situations and takes a lot of pride in his work.
“He deserves all the accolades that come his way and any opportunities that come on the back of this success.”
Other South West TAFE students Sophie Harry (beauty), Chloe Graham (cookery) and Archie Wilder (engineering) reached the finals of the championships and competed at the weekend.
South West TAFE was also one of three finalists in the Large Training Provider of the Year and in the Industry Collaboration Award that were presented last Friday night at the Victorian Training Awards.
SKOOKUM TECHNOLOGY are one of Australasia’s leading engineering service providers with workshops and offices in Auckland, Christchurch, Matamata New Zealand and Kalangadoo S.A.
Skookum Technology and our worldwide partners supply and provide world class solutions for Timber Processing, Biofuel & Bulk Handling sector Industries.
Due to continual growth, we are now opening a new workshop in Mount Gambier S.A.
We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals, for positions of fulltime / part time or casual Fitters and Boilermakers. Attractive hourly rates in line with your experience.
We have openings for local, interstate, weekend work and workshop fabrication with overtime work available.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please send a cover letter together with your CV to: Toni Montgomery - Ph 08 8739 3000 tonim@skookum.com.au
Borg is an innovative and progressive multi-disciplined company within the Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction and Building industry. We boast a strong and ever growing team with over 2,200 employees Australia wide. As one of the largest and fast growing manufacturing companies in Australia, we offer job security and long term career opportunities.
Are you looking to finish school at the end of the year and kick-start your trades career? Do you want a hands-on job, working with an amazing team who will mentor and support you to become a great tradie? If you are dedicated and hard-working, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
As part of our annual apprenticeship intake, our Mount Gambier facility is now recruiting for this years’ apprentice fitters and electricians.
Becoming an Apprentice with Borg enables you to gain invaluable experience and a national qualification whilst getting paid well above Award wages to do it.
For more information and to submit an application, please visit the Borg Careers webpage https://careers.borgs.com.au
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 01 September 2023.
Borg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Gambier Earth Movers Pty Ltd (GEM) located in Mount Gambier South Australia, is a family owned Civil Construction and Quarrying Company that has been providing services throughout South East South Australia and Western Victoria for over 60 years.
We take pride in offering quality services, products and the delivery of excellent outcomes for all our clients.
Applications are invited for the following position:
We are looking for an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our team in a fulltime position based in Mount Gambier. The position will involve the operation of a Komatsu GD655 Grader equipped with machine guidance systems.
Skills and qualifications:
• Current unrestricted vehicle licence
• Grader operation using guidance systems to final trim level
• Experience in Civil construction and road building
• White Card & Nationally accredited tickets
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and plant pre-start checks
• Ability to communicate with management and other team members
The position is full time with the availability of an immediate start offering above award industry rates, ongoing training and support. Experience, skill level and other circumstances will also be taken into account when finalising remuneration.
For further information about this position or the Company please contact Michael Jolley, Operations Manager on 0400 247 493.
Written applications, including the names and contact details of at least (2) two referees, must be addressed to:
The Operations Manager
Gambier Earth Movers Pty Ltd
PO Box 378
Mount Gambier, SA, 5290 or alternatively emailed to: admin@gem-group.com.au and should be received by 5.00pm Friday 8 September 2023.
1) Spigot
2) Old electronics company
3) Line made with a compass
4) Extend farther down
5) True nature
6) They might be liberal
7) Make less intense
8) “Sure thing, skipper!”
9) Outmoded women’s garment
10) “Yo mama” jokes, essentially
11) Professional butler, for one
12) Whole, as a film
13) Check casher
18) Art-studio stands
22) Be in contradiction with
23) Black tea from India
24) Catcher in the Rhine?
25) Burdens for Grand Canyon mules
26) Like a dunce cap
28) Man on a “hog”
31) Arcade attractions
33) Creepy and supernatural
34) Dismal, to a bard
36) Built to take it
38) Unstressed vowel sounds
41) Prepared tea, in a way
43) Pumps full of bubbles
46) Bring on, as labor
48) Zigzag braid on clothing (Var.)
49) Time to rise, for some
56) It’s undone for change? 61) Part of SUV, briefly 62) French school 63) Over, as a meal 64) Faux_ (public misstep) 65) Impede the progress of
Ice cream serving
50) “West Side Story” girl
53) Sea-girt land
54) Tarot reader, supposedly
57) Decay
58) “What was_ think?”
59) Keanu in “The Matrix”
60) A country’s output, for short
St Martins Lutheran College hit the big stage at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, with its 2023 Musical, ‘The Addams Family’. After two near-sold out nights, the performances were a huge success.
1. Lauren & Ainsley as Morticia Addams & Alice Beineke, surrounded by ancestors
2. Pugsley, played by Jacob, along with Ezekiel & Lachlan as ancestors
3. Sam & Ainsley play Mal & Alice Beineke
Bestselling author Liz Harfull shares fascinating true stories of rural Australian women, showcasing the passion, tenacity and resilience required to make a life on the land nada she is set to unveil her latest book to audiences in both Naracoorte and Casterton. A Farming Life shares stories of women from six rural families as their resilience is tested by personal loss, illness, fractured relationships, natural disasters and the challenges that come with working in a traditionally male-dominated
EVENT DETAILS:
Casterton Library
Thursday, September 14 10.30am – 11.30am
world. Skilfully woven together, these stories are heartwarming and powerful examples of resilience in action, at a time when many of us are searching for inspiration.
The book features the story of Casterton district local Nancy Withers (pictured far right with Liz Harfull), a living legend in the Kelpie world and Nancy will join Liz to share her story, insights and experience of being included in A Farming Life at the Casterton event.
FREE event, light refreshments provided
Bookings required, phone (03)5554 2444 or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram
Naracoorte Library
Thursday, September 14
2.30pm
FREE event, afternoon tea of scones
10 per cent of book sales go to the CWA
Bookings required, phone (08)8762 2335
JFA Purple Orange are hosting three, free disability inclusion trainings for individuals and organisations to learn more about access, inclusion, and disability issues.
The trainings are created in codesign with people living with disability and will be delivered by locals with lived experience of disability. This provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to gain insights directly from local experts who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in our community.
Participants not only acquire valuable knowledge but also selfassurance to enable and integrate inclusive practices into their personal and professional lives.
Dates:
Tuesday 5th September
In-person Naracoorte session 1:30pm-4:30pm
In-Person: Purple Orange’s Free Limestone Coast Disability Inclusion
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Tuesday 19th September
In-person Mount Gambier session 9:30am-12:30pm
Proudly Sponsored by City of Mount Gambier
In-Person: Purple Orange’s Free Limestone Coast Disability Inclusion
Training - Tues 05 Sep and Tuesday 19 Sep | Humanitix
Tuesday 26th September
Online session 9:30am-12:30pm
Online: Purple Orange’s Free Limestone Coast Disability Inclusion
Training - Tues 26 Sept | Humanitix
Register via the links, email inclusiontraining@purpleorange.org.au, text or call Tessa Deak (pictured above) on 0497 184 590.
The Limestone Coast (LC) Landscape Board is wrapping up their Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review roadshow, culminating in community information sessions to be held in Mount Gambier, Naracoorte and online in September.
The public information sessions are open to anyone in the community with an interest in learning more about our groundwater resources and the role of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan in their management.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board manager of planning and engagement Dr. Liz Perkins (pictured) said the information sessions were an important step for the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan review.
“We are encouraging everyone to attend from recreational water users to sporting clubs, residents living in townships or rural areas and water licence holders,” Dr Perkins said. “
The sessions are to ensure everyone has an opportunity to understand the review, what it is about, our role in the process and have an opportunity to be involved and have their say if they wish.
“As our climate is changing, sustainably managing our resources is increasingly becoming the responsibility of everyone in our community. We want as many people as possible to understand the challenges ahead and get involved.
“While we have an established Stakeholder Advisory Group which represents community, environment, primary
production and industry in the region, we recognise that many other people have valuable contributions to the review that we need to hear.
“In addition to the Stakeholder Advisory Group, we have held over 8 information sessions in recent months with stakeholders from industry groups such as dairy, cropping, livestock and forestry as part of the series to ensure water licence holders, industry representatives and environment groups have an opportunity to be involved in the review.”
The review of the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is being led by the LC Landscape Board and is expected to be finalised by the end of 2023.
If amendment is required it will begin in early 2024. Commenting on the complexity of conducting a water allocation plan review in a region where a number of industries and livelihoods are dependent on the water resource, Dr. Perkins said that understanding how the wider community value water is critical.
“How individuals in the Limestone Coast value water matters. It underpins the choices and decisions about how they use it,” she said.
“We are encouraging
everyone to come along to the community information sessions to find out how the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan is critical for the sustainable management of our water resources in the region and how they value water matters to the review.
“The review is a complex process involving a number of industries, stakeholder groups and our community.
“Our aim is to ensure the review is transparent and that people have an opportunity to be involved at every step.”
Registration for the sessions is via the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan page which also provides opportunities for involvement and to provide direct feedback on the review.
he page can be accessed at www.engage.lclandscapesa. com.au/llcwap.
Select middle and senior school students from Mount Gambier High School have been participating in the Team BSA program run by Bike SA during Term 3.
Team BSA is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and promotes riding and fixing bikes as an important vehicle for developing healthy and empowering behaviours in youth living in regional and remote communities.
The students are participating in the 8-week BMX program, which gives them the opportunity to be involved in an alternative program outside of their regular curriculum, with the objective of increasing school engagement and positive behavior outcomes.
Giving the students a weekly outlet has had great effects. Riding outside improves not just the physical ability of each student but also has a positive impact on mental health and general wellbeing. Additionally, it provides a healthy social platform for students to interact with each other away from social media
and outside of the traditional classroom.
Senior School Wellbeing Leader Michael Brooks said the students were looking forward to the final four weeks of the program.
“Not only do students get to ride at various locations around town, they work together on bike maintenance, trail building and social interaction through physical activity and challenge,”
Mr Brooks said. “Already as the term has progressed, the students have shown an improvement in their attitude and personal application, as well as developing their confidence, self-esteem and positively working together with a purpose.”
Bicycle SA program manager
Antje Dietz said after delivering the program in seven different regional and remote communities, it was great to see that it works and is having a positive impact.
“The students enjoy riding a bike, they open up, and they have a chance to engage positively with their peers. We hope that more communities will have the opportunity to benefit from this program,” he said.
1 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500g Lamb Mince
1 small eggplant, finely chopped
1 zucchini, finely chopped
200g pkt sliced mushrooms
400g can cherry tomatoes
400g jar arrabbiata pasta sauce
375g fresh or dried pappardelle
Finely grated parmesan, to serve Basil leaves, to serve
Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, eggplant, zucchini and mushroom. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the vegetables soften. Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 5 mins or until mince changes colour. Add tomatoes and pasta sauce to the mince mixture in the pan. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 20 mins or until the mixture thickens slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well. Add half the ragu to the pasta and toss to combine. Divide among serving bowls. Top with remaining ragu. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil to serve.
The program had mentored more than 140 youth prior to coming to Mount Gambier and excellent outcomes have been achieved since the program’s inception, such as increased student attendance rates, reported mental health improvements and greater positive social interaction between students.
Team BSA instructor Brad Grantham said it was a pleasure to being part of each student’s
progression on the bike and to hear that they are improving in school activities.
“It’s really great to see all the positive effects the program is having only four weeks in and we can’t wait to see how much they can achieve by the end of term.”
RIDING PROGRAM: Moses Bullock, Lachlan Legray & Taylor Okely get ready to head out of the school grounds for a ride up the rail lands trail.
Approximately 70 Young Environmental Leaders from across the Limestone Coast made an impact on weed control this week. Students from the Young Environmental Leaders Program (YELP) met for the third time this year and experienced working under the guidance of local Landscape Officers to learn about the importance of clearing pest weeds from our landscape to reduce the impact they can have on our environment.
Vanessa Freebairn, Limestone Coast Education Coordinator said, ‘It is amazing to watch the landscape transform as students embarked on weed removal in small groups - the students all love being involved.
When they see how many weeds they have removed in a short amount of time it is very rewarding and they are always eager to do more.
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Many hands make light work which supports the Landscape Officers when combating weeds in these larger areas such as the Valley Lakes/Ketla Malpi.”
The students managed to fill a chipper truck numerous times and watched as the weeds became wood chips to be recycled on the side of the slope supporting the native plants that are located in the area.
The young environmentalists attended a session in the morning where they learnt more about waste and recycling and were able to discuss their schools sustainability projects with their peers as they embark on the final term of the Young Environmental Leaders Program for 2023.
If you would like to know more about weed control activities for schools or the Young Environmental Leaders Program please contact our Landscape Education team on (08)8429
7550 or visit our website www. landscape.sa.gov.au/lc
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A squad o 22 members from the Mt Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association have recently returned from the 53rd Australian Indoor Bias Bowls National Championships in Sippy Downs –Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Serena Bourn represented South Australia in the Ladies Singles and came home with the silver medal to the Victorian player Anne Draffen by only the margin of one game.
Serena had two wins on the first day and lost the morning games on both Tuesday and Wednesday, one by seven shots and the other by one shot against the champion.
Serena cemented her silver medal position in the last game beating her opponent 29 shots to 10.
The ladies pair’s team that also consisted of two Mount Gambier members of Keisha Pearson and Fiona Pearson were successful in claiming the silver medal in the pair’s discipline. With daughter Keisha leading and mother Fiona skippering the ladies started the week winning their first three games. On the fourth game they played the national champions to only lose by one shot on the last end and last bowl from the opposition. This was the only game they lost as they had two draws and six wins. The ladies went into the last day in the bronze medal position but with a convincing win and the team holding second position losing they were elevated to claim the silver medal.
The Mount Gambier representatives in the Men’s Pairs
Daniel Langdon and Tony Bowditch were proud to win the bronze medal. After a slow start early in the week the two started to gel and became competitive against the stronger teams and putting points against their names. There medal came down to the last day. They only had to win and hope other result went there way and that’s what happened. They won 23 shots to 9 and the other two teams fighting for contention lost and the other draw, giving Daniel and Tony the bronze medal.
Mount Gambier player results
All results out of 9
Games Played.
Ladies Singles:
Serena Bourn 2nd
7 wins Ladies Pairs:
Keisha Pearson & Fiona Pearson
2nd 6 wins & 2
draws Men’s Pairs:
Daniel Langdon & Tony Bowditch 3rd
5 wins & 1 draw
Round 5 of Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club’s Winter season once again served up some high level play this week, the top teams starting to flex their muscles in all grades.
Ladies Fours: Veronica Opie, Fiona Rochow, Shirley Gifford & Heather Glynn 4th 6 wins Ladies Triples: Emma Freemantle (plus Samantha
Hawke & Jodie Hawke) 5th 5 wins
Mixed Pairs: Jennifer Bowering (plus Leigh Huckel) 5th 4 wins & 1
draw Mixed Fours: Nola Spencer (plus Gloria Williams, Rocco Ursida & Geoff Amos) 6th 4 wins Men’s
Triples: Tim Radley, Gary Bowering (plus Mike Haywood) 7th 4 wins & 1
draw Mixed Fours: Bronwyn Hill (plus Terry Culbertson, Colleen Barclay & Patrick Falckh) 8th 2 wins & 2 draws
Men’s Fours: Trevor Williams & Thomas Butler (plus Kevin Rowley & Peter Matan) 8th 3 wins
Men’s Triples: Craig Pearson (plus Milton Hawke & Ian Miller) 8th 3
wins
Men’s Pairs: Zac Pearson (plus Chris Chrisakis) 9th 2 wins & 1 draw
Men’s Singles: Coehen Keppels 10th 1 win & 2 draws Ladies Fours: Nicola Bowditch (plus Mary Haywood, Jan Miller & Carole Ross) 10th 1 win
Reserve: Jos Breuker - 1st for team support over the week
AUSTRALIAN SQUAD SELECTION
Throughout the championships a squad of 13 men and 11 ladies were selected to try out for the Australian team. Mount Gambier was lucky to have four players selected in the squad.
Keisha Pearson, Serena Bourn, Zac Pearson and Fiona Pearson were selected to try out for trials in Ballarat in January 2024 to make the final cut of seven men and seven ladies to represent their country in Pukekohe New Zealand in May 2024.
MEDAL WINNERS: (Above) Fiona Pearson, Keisha Pearson, Serena Bourn, Daniel Langdon & Tony Bowditch
AUSTRALIAN SQUAD SELECTION:
(Below) Keisha Pearson, Fiona Pearson, Zac Pearson & Serena Bourn
Sirinat Sweet led her Wobblies team into battle against Ward Freeman’s Top Three in the first of the A Grade matches of the night. After Top Three’s Felix Owusu pushed Sweet all the way in the first game of their opening rubber, the Wobblies player’s class rose to the fore, sweeping her opponent aside enroute to a comfortable win. Will Newlyn then backed up for the Wobblies with an equally impressive win over Freeman. Sanith Ghetia steadied the ship for Top Three, fighting back from 2-1 dwn to record a hard fought five-game victory over Robin Pellen. A string of four losses late in the match broke Top Three’s spirit, the Wobblies going on to post a decisive 7-4 victory. Sweet and Newlyn were the best performers for the victors, while Owusu also came away with two singles scalps for Top Three. The second A Grade match had a remarkably similar feel to it, Three Stooges star player Travis Sweet kicking things off with victory in a seesawing epic encounter with his Wanderers nemesis Leigh Barry. Little separated the two heavyweights for much of the battle, trading heavy topspin blows and pushing each other all around the playing
ROUND EIGHTENN
A GRADE
Hatherleigh 46 d Port MacDonnell 39; Kalangadoo
50 d Glencoe 44; Tantanoola
68 d Kongorong 31; Robe 79 d
Nangwarry 16
A RESERVE
Port MacDonnell 47 d Hatherleigh 43; Kalagnadoo 62 d Glencoe 31; Tantanoola 54
d Kongorong 41; Robe 103 d
Nangwarry 19
B GRADE
Port MacDonnell 52 d
Hatherleigh 46; Kalangadoo
55 d Glencoe 39; Tantanoola 44 d Kongorong 26; Robe 87 d
Nangwarry 10
B RESERVE
Hatherleigh 48 d Port MacDonnell 39; Kalangadoo
65 d Glencoe 21; Kongorong 41 d Tantanoola 32; Robe 58 d
Nangwarry 18 17 & UNDER
Port MacDonnell 78 d
Hatherleigh 39; Glencoe 66 d
Kalangadoo 19; Kongorong 45 d Tantanoola 36; Robe 71 d
Nangwarry 25
15 & UNDER
Hatherleigh 43 d Port MacDonnell 39; Kalangadoo
95 d Glencoe 11; Kongorong 41 d Tantanoola 12; Robe 49 d
Nangwarry 43
13 & UNDER
Hatherleigh 6o d Port MacDonnell 34; Kalangadoo 50 d Glencoe 24; Kongorong 39 d
Tantanoola 30; Nangwarry 37 d
Robe 19
arena in a showcase of the highest quality table tennis. Sweet claimed the first game, Barry the second. Sweet then edged ahead once more, claiming the third by a slender 12 points to 10, before Barry levelled again, scripting a highly anticipated deciding fifth. Youth won the day, Sweet pulling ahead after an even start to ultimately run out 11-6 winner. Sweet’s efforts were cancelled out in the very next rubber however, Wanderers player Scott Davies overcoming a sluggish start to claim another thrilling 5-game victory over Three Stooges player Katrina McPhee.
The tit-for-tat trend continued through the early part of the match, neither team able to make a decisive break until finally Sweet inspired his team to reel off 5 of the final 6 rubbers of the night to record a comfortable 7-4 win.
Both B1 matches were also onesided affairs, Davis Harris-Jones keeping his singles sheet clean for the Net Ninjas as they completed a 8-3 rout of Cameron Beal’s We Was ‘Ere, who’s only positive was a solid performance from Youssef Malicdem. Nathan Schubert was the standout for McHallebert as they obliterated Dale Bachmann’s Late for Dinner to the tune of 9-2 in their B1 encounter. McHallebert had 5 wins on the board before Late For Dinner broke their duck through a tense five-game victory to Bachmann over Rob Halleday. After Bachmann dropped the first game, he fought back bravely to claim the next two, Halleday then levelling in the fourth to set up a classic finish. Halleday, knowing that defeat would spell an early end to the night for his team, refused to let the opportunity slip through his fingers as he stormed to an 11-5 win. His efforts proved ultimately futile however, Late For Dinner claiming only one more win for the night as McHallebert cruised to a spectacular triumph.
Joel Schafer’s Falcons and Allan Withers’ Jams began their B2 bout evenly, Withers and Schafer claiming their respective opening singles rubbers. Jams player Mike Hosszu remarkably prevailed 20-18 in the fourth game of his encounter with Falcons’ Deakin Lofthouse before another intense 5-gamer doubles rubber had the teams locked again at 2 rubbers apiece. Falcons then claimed 6 of the last 8 rubbers of the night to skip away to a commanding 7-4 victory. The second B2 match was even more lopsided, Kylie Boston dominating as The Richards posted a statement 9-2 victory over Aravind Bablu’s Campers. In a night of few highlights for the Campers, Lenny Van Der Linde recorded a maiden victory over his father Richard Van Der Linde in four entertaining games. The younger took the opening two games before his senior opponent hit back claiming the third. Richard had jokingly quipped that he would retire when he is finally beaten by his son, and it remains to be seen what he
will do now that the unthinkable has happened, Lenny closing out the rubber with ease in the fourth game.
Matt Scott’s Mixed Up were looking to return to the winners list this week when they faced off against Pier Varraso’s Belissimo in the first C Grade battle. After an even contest throughout the night, the teams were locked at 5-all as Scott and Verraso entered the arena, the winner would carry their team to victory. The intensely energetic Scott opened with victory in the first game, before Verasso levelled up to dominate the second, and then edged ahead with a tight 13-11 victory in the third. Scott managed to harness his anger and frustration, unleashing unplayable powerful forehand smashes at his opponent to break the contest open in the fourth, and then burying a visibly rattled Varasso in the decider to give Mixed Up the 6-5 win. Doug Megaw’s JAD’s Army kept their undefeated Winter Season streak intact for yet another week, this time dispatching Mark Devaney’s Spin Kraft in the last C Grade match of the night. Megaw, returning from a layoff due to ill health, didn’t miss a beat as he posted a clean sheet, ably supported by team-mates Jarrah Schafer and Angus Billing. Schafer and Devaney played a classic battle, the veteran Devaney eventually taking the deciding fifth game by 14 points to 12 over the rapidly rising star in Schafer. Spin Kraft’s Heather McGregor brought her “A Game” early on in her encounter with JAD’s Army’s Angus Billing, claiming a thrilling first game by 16 points to 14. McGregor’s trademark backhand smashes are nigh on unplayable when executed well, unfortunately they are all too often susceptible to unforced errors. Billing managed to bounce back and take the second game by another thrilling 15-13 margin and then forging ahead with victory in the third. McGregor regained her mojo in the fourth however as her opponent began to tire, closing it out to force a thrilling deciding fifth game. Billing started the stronger, grinding out an early lead before the customary change of ends. His rhythm appeared to be shaken as McGregor threatened to claw her way back, but Billing was able to regain his focus and composure, eventually closing out game and the rubber to the cheers of team-mates looking on. The victory spurred JAD’s Army on to claim the remaining 3 rubbers of the night for a 7-4 triumph.
3-rubber winners:
• A Grade: Travis Sweet (Three Stooges)
• B1 Grade: David Harris-Jones (Net Ninjas); Nathan Schubert (McHallebert)
• B2 Grade: Joel Schafer (Falcons); Kylie Boston (The Richards)
• C Grade: Matthew Scott (Mixed Up); Doug Megaw (JAD’s Army)
MT GAMBIER
QUALIFYING FINALS
A GRADE
Penola 49 (Tegan Lythgo) d Lucindale 40 (Holly Ogilvie)
A RESERVE
Penola 42 (Kim Wilson) d Bordertown 39 (Tahlia O’Sullivan)
B GRADE
Lucindale 42 (Kate Edmonds) d Border Districts 34 (Melissa Jordan)
C GRADE
Mundulla 32 (Clare Moore) d Bordertown 20 (Isabelle Damin)
DIVISION 1
Penola 49 (Tess Porter) d Naracoorte 45 (Evie Modra-Ryan)
DIVISION 2
Naracoorte 40 (Ava Woosnam) d Keith 31 (Kali Dick)
DIVISION 3
Naracoorte 38 (Georgie Midwinter) d Bordertown 32 (Tayla Hampel)
13 & UNDER A
Naracoorte 40 ( Georgie Midwinter) d Kybybolite 35 (Eva Tierney)
ELIMINATION FINALS PLAYED SUNDAY
1ST SEMI FINALS
A GRADE
North Gambier 52 (M. Renko. S. Mobbs) d East Gambier 40 (R. Henke, T. McCallum)
A RESERVE
North Gambier 66 (A. Bryan, N. Fox) d Casterton Sandford 51 (T. Broomby, D. Russell)
B GRADE
West Gambier 45 (D. Wombwell, C. Carraill) d South Gambier 42 (M. Glynn, S. Raedel)
C GRADE
North Gambier 48 (K. Egan, K, Quinn) d West Gambier 47 (E. Sutherland, I. McGregor) - OVERTIME
17 & UNDER
Casterton Sandford 53 (I. Lane, S. Richardson) d East Gambier 51 (A. Lines, J. Davis)
15 & UNDER A
West Gambier 51 (L. Pearson, S. Lindner) d South Gambier 48 (G. Dalton, C. Attiwill)
15 & UNDER B
West Gambier 48 (H. Jackson, M. Vivian) d South Gambier 16 (L. Milich, S. Meier)
13 & UNDER A
West Gambier 39 (E. Povey, E. McKenny) d Casterton Sandford 33 (M. Robbins, G. Bailey) – IN OVERTIME
13 & UNDER B
Millicent 38 (L. Sunderland, L. Van Eeden) d West Gambier 21 (S. Riddoch, H, Jackson)
QUALIFYING FINALS
SENIORS
Best Border Districts: Dylan Schoenmakers, Daniel Skinner, Chase Bower, Nathan Naylor, Fraser Adams, Jameson Bower. Keith: Will Schreiber, Seb Schreiber, Billy Wade, Jacob Graetz, Jack McAuley, George Johnson
RESERVES
Kingston 5.12 (42) d Penola 2.7 (19)
SENIOR COLTS
Bordertown 13.5 (83) d Kybybolite 6.8 (44)
JUNIOR COLTS
Keith 4.7 (31) d Kybybolite 2.2 (14)
ELIMINATION FINALS PLAYED SUNDAY
1ST SEMI FINALS
SENIORS
The Castec Rural Pioneers are thrilled that long standing, multichampionship winning head coach Richard Hill will remain a Pioneer in 2024.
Hill was appointed Pioneers head coach in 2012 and is the most successful coach in Pioneers history, having led the men’s program to five conferences and three national championships.
In this year’s NBL1 South season, the Castec Rural Pioneers had a successful season, winning 15 and losing seven before being eliminated in a home preliminary pinal.
Club President Tom Kosch said that to have Hill recommit for 2024 was terrific for the Pioneers, with the club appreciative of Hill’s continued drive and enthusiasm.
“We had a young group in 2023, and we are confident retaining many of the playing group for 2024 will further strengthen our team under Hill’s guidance,” Kosch said.
With the Pioneers being
eliminated two wins short of a National Championship in 2023, Hill has unfinished business for 2024.
Hill said committing to the Pioneers for 2024 wasn’t difficult as he has great confidence in the ability and work ethic of the playing roster.
“Being involved with a club where the board, our sponsors, fans and the community are amazingly
Kimberly-Clark Australia Pennants - Round 14
be part of the Pioneers a unique opportunity,” Hill said.
“I am extremely keen to continue to work with this player group. We had a new look roster in 2023, and I am confident there is significant improvement left for the group.”
Gambier 1.2 6.4 7.6
(109)
(88)
Best - North: Toby de Wit, Nick McInerney, Sam Stafford, Brett Shepherdson, Mitchell Kelton, Jake Schutz South: Mitchell Sims, Mitchell Harrold, Elliott Fisher, Chris Fallas, Jed Sims
RESERVES East Gambier 5.10 (40) d South Gambier 5.5 (35)
UNDER 18 West Gambier 9.11 (65) d Millicent 9.5 (59)
UNDER 16
Gambier 5.8 (38) d Casterton Sandford 4.3 (27)
UNDER 14
Gambier 5.11 (41) d East Gambier 1.4 (10)
WESTERN BORDER FINALS ACTION: (Right from left) - 15 & Under B action where Scarlet Ryan looks to convert this scoring opportunity; it was tough in the clinches in the 17 & Under 1st semi final as East centre Jarrah Altschwager looks to contest this pass to Cats goal attack Chelsea Hulm in a match casterton Sandford won by two goals and West Gambier 15 & Under B goal attack Miley Vivian takes this ball strongly in her side’s win, advancing to the September 9 preliminary final.
84.03; Saints 11, 98.93; Glencoe 8, 83.93
THIS
1st & 2nd Semi Finals
Kilsby Shield to be played at the Mt Gambier Bowls Club
1st Semi Final • Wandilo Water Rats vs Mil Lel 2nd Semi Final • Commercial Club vs Post-Tel Glenburnie, RSL & District & Kongorong to supply Officials Malseed Shield to be played at the Mount Gambier RSL & District Bowling Club
1st Semi Final • Moorak Blue vs Blue Lake Bowlers White
2nd Semi Final • Bllue Lake Bowlers Blue vs Moorak Red Saints & Glencoe to supply Officials
Sixteen ladies enjoyed playing golf last Wednesday at the Lucindale Country Club and once again fine conditions prevailed. It was a stableford round generously sponsored by Jenni and David Brown of Mountadam Wines. All players were trying their best considering the wonderful array of incredible wines on offer - the only whines to be heard were from
those who played poorly.
Congratulations to Jacki Baker who treasures this sponsored golf day, she played to her handicap and was thrilled to win her prized wines. A Grade runner up was the inform Nicole Hocking with 34 points, B Grade winner was Issie Carracher with 33 points, and runner up in B Grade was Kylie Grundy with 30 points on a
countback from Sally Macdonald. NTP on 3rd hole was Karena Higgins, Shylie Yelland on the 12th and Judy James was once again NTP in 2 strokes for B Grade on the 16th hole.
Thank you to the ladies who represented Lucindale at Millicent Open Day last Friday. Congratulations to Judy James and Vickie Snodgrass who were nett winners plus joint NTP winners. Well done Megan Watson and Rachel Smith who were third nett on countback. The ladies representing Lucindale at the RAGC Rose Bowl are also wished This week is the September Monthly Medal, a stroke round kindly sponsored by the England family. A friendly reminder that Lucindale Country Club will be hosting the SE Ladies Ambrose Championship on September 14 and The Scramble/Yakka Challenge the following day.
LUCINDALE WINNERS: Kylie Grundy, Issie Carracher, Jacki Baker & Nicole Hocking
A Mystery Pairs Stableford Competition was conducted at the Mount Gambier Golf Course last Wednesday with 38 Ladies participating.
The ladies found the course set-up difficult with the computer selecting the pairings for the day and it was a surprise to learn who the Winners eventually were. First placing with a good score of 70 points went to the pairing of Mary Kentish (Handicap 33) and Yvonne Shirley (Handicap 31). Mary played one under her Handicap with 20 points on the Front Nine and 17 points on the Back Nine = 37 points ,which included a Birdie on the 8th Par 3 Hole, plus 3 three pointers.
Combining well with Mary, Yvonne
had a very consistent round of 17/17 = 34 points.
Second placing with 60 points was the pair of Rosalie Hunt (28 Handicap) and Leanne Hunt (Handicap 15). Leading in the scoring for this pair of Hunt Ladies (no relation) was Leanne Hunt who had 34 points, consisting of 17/17=34 points with a boost to her score by achieving a Birdie = 4 points on the difficult 15th Par 5 Hole. Rosalie Hunt registered 26 points and was very happy to have been drawn with Leanne.
Eight Ball went to the pairing of Lois Harvey/Heather Barry, Hope Bliss/Jan Shanahan, Di Norman/ Helen Gregory and Heather Teakle/Deb Sheather.
Jess Parsons had a great shot
into the 8th Par, 3 Hole and earned herself three balls for the Pro Shot. Speciality prizes of a ball each for 2nd shot on the 6th Hole was won by A Grade – Helen McIntyre and C Grade – Mary Kentish. The chocolates and piccolo went to Jess Parsons for her shot on the 8th Hole.
This Wednesday the competition will be pairs Pinehurst sponsored by Lorraine Stratford.
AUGUST 26 RESULTS
Twelve ladies played in a Stableford competition in great weather conditions and with the ball running slightly on the Fairways good scores were attained by a number of players.
Carol Smith (Handicap 24) achieved a great score of 40 points, playing 4 under her Handicap, having 93 off the stick. Her split for the two Nines was `19/21 points, including 7 three pointers. The Handicapper will be reviewing her Handicap before next Wednesday.
Only one shot behind and taking out 2nd placing was Trudy Johnson (Handicap 20) who had a remarkable Back Nine registering 24 points. Trudy’s split was 15/24 = 39 points. She had a Birdie on the 11th Hole and 4 three pointers on her scorecard.
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Mary Kentish & Yvonne Shirley with runners up Leanne Hunt & Rosalie Hunt.
Millicent Golf Club held its annual women’s Open Day last Fridayt in perfect weather and the course was in fantastic condition. There were 56 women from seven different clubs playing a Pinehurst Foursomes event. Thanks to the major sponsors Di Giorgio wines & Kimberley Clark. and to all the women in the kitchen and Glen behind the bar.
WINNERS
Best Gross: Kirsty Bailey & Debbie Tincknell 88 Millicent
R/up Gross:Helen Chilton & Kathy Webber 89 Millicent
Best Nett: Judy James& Vicki Snodgrass Lucindale 72.875 c/b
R/up Nett: Penny Trueman & Jill Steen Naracoorte 72.875
3rd Nett: Megan Watson & Rachel Smith Lucindale 74.625
4th Nett: Mary Kentish & Di O’Donnell Mt Gambier 75.25
NTP 3rd: Virginia DeDonatis- Millicent
NTP 13th: Alex Lambert- Millicent
NTP 2nd shot 16th hcp 0-20 : Vicki Snodgrass & Judy James. - Lucindale
NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 20-41: Rose Hunt& Lizzie Clements- Mt Gambier
Long drive 9th hcp36-54: Deb Fowler - Robe
Combined long drive 7th hcp 20-41: Mary Kentish & Di O’Donnell- Mt
Gambier
Combined long drive 14th hcp 0-20 : Kirsty Bailey & Debbie TincknellMillicent Arch Sunderland Memorial Trophy for the best Nett score for the day:
Judy James & Vicki Snodgrass Nett 72.875
GROSS WINNERS: (Above) Kirsty Bailey,Debbie Tincknell, Katie Lewis ( Di Giorgio Wines), Kathy Webber & Helen Chilton.
NETT WINNERS: (Left) Judy James, Mardi Sunderland, & Vicki Snodgrass.
Best - Pt Mac: Colby Munro, Ned Wilke, Christian Howlett, William Macdonald, Lockie Tilley, Joshua Woodall Hatherleigh: Max Telfer, Brad Wight, Thomas Hutchesson, Jed Telfer, Michael Telford, Jack
Best - Kalangadoo: James Pratt, Dylan Bromley, Tye McManus, Scott
Agnew, Mitchel Lowe, Bradley Auld. Glencoe: Jack Edmonds, Sam Giersch, Darcy Williamson, William Maloney, Patrick Mitchell, Zacc Cocks
Best - Tantanoola: Jack Dawe, Hayden Brown, Brandon Pitts, Darcy Pink, Zachary Walker Kongorong: Jett Attard, Matt Cordy, Will Vickery, Ryan
Vickery, Robert Hein
Robe 4.3 6.3 11.5 14.13 (97)
Nangwarry 2.4 3.8 6.11 8.11 (59)
Best - Robe: Bailey Walker, Henry Lawrie, Zac Deane, Benjamin Dinning, Joel Bryant, Jack Sneath Nangwarry: Marcus Thomson, Thomas
Vanderhorst, Jack Pudney, Tyler Virgo, Ty Dinnison, Joel Virtanen
RESERVES
Kalangadoo 28.17 (185) d Glencoe 0.1 (1)
Kongorong 17.13 (115) d Tantanoola 5.8 (38)
Hatherleigh 13.10 (88) d Port MacDonnell 3.2 (20)
Robe 9.6 (60) d Nangwarry 4.9 (33)
SENIOR COLTS
Glencoe 9.2 (56) d Kalangadoo 7.7. (49)
Robe 4.12 (36) d Nangwarry 4.6 (30)
Port MacDonnell 12.7 (79) d Hatherleigh 3.7 (25)
Tantanoola 13.9 (87) d Kongoorng 2.1 (13)
JUNIOR COLTS
Glencoe 11.14 (80) d Kalangadoo 0.0 (0)
Robe 10.10 (70) d Nangwarry 2.2 (14)
Port MacDonnell 10.6 (66) d Hatherleigh 2.6 (18)
Kongorong 14.15 (99) d Tantanoola 0.0 (0)
With the weather a major talking point, the drizzly showers came at tee-off time then quickly cleared making for reasonable condtions for the 5th and final round of the Grant and Dianne Perryman Short Course Trophy, the daily prize vouchers kindly donated from The Mount Gambier Oatmill cinema as well as the Blue Lake Golf Club. The format was stroke whilst other rounds have also included stableford. The short course had the handicaps adjusted by golflink still making it a challenge. The handicap range for Division
One was 0-19 and the top scorer was Helen Myers returning from holidays all refreshed posting 77/12/65 and included pars on the 4th 5th, 6th and 7th holes in the 39 strokes on the outward nine along with pars on the 10th and 13th finishing with a birdie on the 18th in the inward nine hole 38 strokes.
Runner up was Trudy Herbert 86/19/67 with splits of 44/42 and included pars on the 3rd, 5th and 6th holes with the minor placing going to Karen Panagopoulos
83/15/68 with splits if 43/40 with a good spread of pars on the 8th, 9th, 10th 12th and 18th.
The handicap range for Division Two was 20-45 and the winner
Bernadette Pedlar made good use of her 25 handicap signing for 89/64.
Pedlar had splits of 44/45 with pars on the 3rd, 5th, 14th and 18th holes followed by Vivienne Wilson, also back from a holiday in the west, posting 93/24/69, there were no pars but consistent scoring did the job.
Johanna Gogan saw herself in the winners’ circle again also making use of her handicap strokes carding 83/32/71 from splits of 48/45 with pars recorded on the 2nd and 18th
holes.
Nearest to the pin winners second shot on the par three 16th were Ronda Edwards (Div 1) and Bev Pascoe (Div 2). The pro shot winner on the 5th was Rosemary Martland and ferret/birdie prizes won by Beryl Mahoney 2nd and Helen Myers 18th and other chip-in ferrets were won by Josie Ashby 2nd, Herbert 15th and Lynda Nannings 17th and birdies Edwards and Ashby 13th.
This week is the August monthly Loader Mt Gambier Services President’s trophy with count putts.
AUGUST 19 RESULTS
It was young gun Jorja Morale showing the way in the stableford competition signing for 34 points off her 27 handicap to take the top voucher. Morale had a good start carding 20 points on the outward nine but faulted a little on the home run to post only 14.
Her card included five threepointers and was enough to put her over the line just ahead of Dianne Perryman signing for 33 points. Perryman is off 22 and recorded splits of 16/17 with pars on the 2nd, 14th and 15th holes.
Karen Panagopoulos was 3rd with 32 points off a 26 handicap with splits of 17/15, pars on the 2nd, 5th and 14th, adding to her prize with the nearest the pin ball voucher on the 5th.
SHORT COURSE WINNERS: (Above)
Division 1 winner Helen Myers, runner up Trudy Herbert & third placed Karen Panagopoulos with Division 2 winner Bernadette Pedlar, runner up Vivienne Wilson & third placed Johanna Gogan
SATURDAY STABLEFORD WINNER: (Left) Jorja Morale
The 2-4-2 game last week at the Millicent Bowls Club saw 32 players take part, with the sun shining for the full 20 ends played.
The team coming in overall winners for the day were Chris Earl and Eddie Hann with a score of 32+6. Runners- up for the day were David Reichelt and Peter Varcoe with a score of 31+10.
Other winning teams were, Ros Varcoe, Kym Stewart 30+6. Frank Cooper, Terry Barnes 30+6. Denis Clifford, Ian Ross 30+6. Rob Chambers, Derrick Lindh 30+3. Graham Loveday, Carl Schapel 29+1. Derk Pietersma, Brian Goode 21+0 and Peter Dunnicliff, Jim Campbell 19+0.
Before the results were read out by Kym Stewart, president Steve Carnellor asked all players to be up- standing for one minute’s silence for the sad passing of one of the club’s life members Shirley Buhlmann, who was also a long time coach for the club. Steve also reminded members of the General Meeting on September 23, after the 2-4-2 game.
2-4-2 WINNERS: (Above top) Chris Earl & Eddie Hann
2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Above bottom) David Reichelt & Peter Varcoe
Last week the Millicent Golf Club had 18 women play a par round for the Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy.
WINNERS
A Grade: Kathy Webber +3
Runner Up : Heather Anderson -5
B Grade: Lois Tilley +1
Runner Up: Kay Bowman -2 c/b
9 hole comp, back 9: Kay Bowman +3
Ball winners: Bec Shanks -2, Sue Ireland -4 c/b, Carmel Cory-4.
NTP 3rd: Julie Howe
NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp 32-54: Julie Moran
NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 25-54: Julie Moran
Birdies: Julie Howe 3rd
PAR ROUND WINNERS: Heather Anderson, Kathy Webber, Lois Tilley & Kay Bowman
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