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followed the lead of Hamilton and after two seasons, seemed a winning formula. Adding a second concert in 2014 to add Naracoorte to the “tour” schedule was an innovationthat became a fixture in the tour schedule.

“It was important for two reasons,” Jennie said. “To allow people from the rest of the region to enjoy the orchestra but also financially it does help.” The inaugural Naracoorte Town Hall concert was a sell out and a standing ovation.

As with most community based projects, money would always be the challenge and Jennie Matthews, whose husband Tom Dermody handles the orchestra’s finances, was looking to find a major sponsor for the orchestra to alleviate some of that financial pressure. In its inaugural year, a Country Arts SA grant, city council funding and a Stand Like Stone Foundation donation allowed the dream to become a reality but new solutions have had to continually be sourced.

Paying Angus, who has been generously working at mate’s rates, purchasing instruments, marketing and publicity all cost money and that remains a challenge.

The enthusiasm of Angus and artistic director Jennie Matthews and the Limestone Coast Orchestra players, a group that swelled to 70 in the second season, and everyone is now jest keen to get an eighth season completed after 2020 and 2021 proved somewhat of a bust.

The generosity of the Mount Gambier City Band cannot be underestimated in the scheme of things, allowing the orchestra to rehearse at its purpose built hall – there is nowhere else the orchestra could access that many chairs, music stands and the appropriate space. And the band’s secretary Craig Wood, also access a National Volunteers Grant to ensure they could purchase the extra seating and stands. “It was all so serendipitous,” Jennie said. Access to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s library in a 2014 brokered deal also helped immeasurably with costs.

The regionwide appeal of the orchestra sees a good injection of players from outside Mount Gambier – with players from Mumbannar, Naracoorte, Penola and Millicent over the journey, with specialist holes sometimes plugged by Warrnambool and Hamilton musicians. And while there are music teachers in the Limestone Coast Symphony Orchestra, it has certainly been an eclectic mix including a farmer, a car salesman, a bus driver, a stock agent, forestry worker and a swag of school students.

Hopes are high, the 2022 season will return to as normal transmission as possible, including the popular gala performances.

The orchestra normally rehearses during Term 2 of the school year with a concert at the end of June. It comprises strings, brass, woodwind and percussion sections.

Musicians of all ages who are interested in playing can contact the orchestra at enquiries@lcso. org.au String players are especially encouraged as the string section is the very core of an orchestra.

LOOKING TO 2022: (Above top right) Sisters & violinists Angelica and Tiana Pietrafesa

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4 large zucchini 250g dried pappardelle pasta 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 250g button mushrooms, sliced 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3/4 cup Cooking Cream 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan Method Using a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into ribbons. Place zucchini ribbons in a colander. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions. Pour pasta into colander, over zucchini, to drain, reserving 1⁄2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and zucchini to pan. Cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook mushroom, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in cream, reserved pasta cooking liquid and half the thyme. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture has slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return mushrooms to pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in half the parmesan. Add pasta and zucchini to pan. Toss gently for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve pasta sprinkled with remaining parmesan and thyme.

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Year 9 students starting contemplating careers

There are so many options when high school students start thinking about where to after they finish school and that’s why Mount Gambier High School vocational pathways coordinator Eluisa Crispino put together a comprehensive program to allow students to hear from a variety of industry representatives as they start contemplating life after school.

The Career Exploration Day, held at the beginning of this month, is replicated across the region’s high schools as those industry representatives facilitate Q & A panels, presentations and workshops to showcase the many career pathways available in the Limestone Coast.

The one day event boasted a jam packed program, starting with the Regional Development Board’s Lance Pedlow, with a presentation about jobs in the area and career pathways currently trending.

It was then off to a range of industry specific practical workshops and information sessions held by industry professionals such as Senior Constable, Jade Hill (Police),Madeleine Brookes (Tourism and Events), Luke Norman (Plumbing), Sergio Crispino (Electrical), Scott Cram (Primary Industry), Ashlee Kalantarian (Creative Design) and Don Pratt (Hospitality).

A number of students also travelled off site during the day to experience workshops at Carlin and Gazzard, TAFE SA Automotive and The Bay Pizzeria. Employability and enterprise skills were highlighted by all presenters with common understanding that communication, literacy and numeracy, are essential in any career pathway.

“Mount Gambier High School is appreciative of the time that each of the industry representatives spent contributing to the day,” Ms Crispino said. “It was a unique opportunity for our students to learn more about their strengths and abilities, while exploring potential career options – giving them the confidence to start taking control of their future. As we look forward to 2022, students will have options of selecting Flexible Industry Pathways which will offer more industry tours, emersions and explorations as part their continuing education.

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“My experience participating in the Bay Pizzeria workshop with Jason Jackson helped me consider the skills and planning that goes into creating a successful hospitality business,” Year 9 student Zariah Neimz said. “I learnt that it doesn’t matter how long it takes for you to figure out what you would like to do, as long as you love it.”

“It was great to hear from the industry professionals that you can take your interests and passions and turn them into a small business or career pathway,” fellow Year 9 student Trent Malin said. CAREER PATHWAYS ON OFFER: (Above top) Industry professionals take part in the morning’s Q & A session (back row from left) Sergio Crispino, Facility Manager Dexion Systems Services, Scott Cram, Primary Industry Teacher Grant High School & Luke Norman, SA Water & (front row from left) Lance Pedlow, Project Support Officer Regional Development Australia, Amy Cram, Director Community Kids Montebello Early Education Centre, Madeleine Brookes, Tourism Office Mount Gambier Visitor Centre and Jade Hill, Senior Constable SA Police; (above top right) Senior Constable, Jade Hill walks students through the opportunities within the South Australian Police Force & (above bottom right) Mount Gambier High School Design and Technologies Coordinator, Troy Esdale runs students through a workshop in the Auto Trade Centre.