Sometimes it just takes one person to be passionate enough about something to get a project off the ground and that is what has happened with the launch of Playtime at the Yahl Soldier’s Memorial Hall.
Jess Byrne is that person, embracing her family’s move to Yahl from Mount Gambier, starting with attending the Yahl Hall AGM.
“We chose Yahl for the small township qualities we both grew up with, while having the added benefit of being close to the Mount Gambier,” Jess said. “For small townships to be productive and be able to offer value adds for its residents it needs locals behind it to power continuous improvement and facility maintenance, knowing this highlighted the importance for me to make my contribution.”
And that is why she headed to the AGM after seeing a social media post. It was the second time the meeting had been called as organisers desperately searched for a quorum.
Jess not only helped with the numbers game she also rolled up her sleeves and suggested running a Playtime program out of the community facility.
“We want to offer the opportunity of community engagement for not only the children but the parents and caregivers,” she said. “Amongst those taking advantage of the Playtime at Yahl, we will produce creative play, craft, and sensory opportunities for the kids. At the hall we are spoilt for choice with the large indoor space and adjoining playground with outdoor sheltered seating space and plan to with the weather for indoor and outdoor activities.”
It is a long time since the hall hosted a program for young children but fortunately the group will be able to launch this Thursday courtesy of previous playgroup tables, chairs, and some play equipment.
“Once we have established a
good base, I hope to seek support from the community for donations for specific craft supplies and to expand on the indoor play equipment,” Jess said. “If you are looking for engagement within the community and have child/ children under the school age, we would love to see you at the launch of Yahl Playtime on Thursday from 9am to 10am.”
Yahl Playtime will then run at the
Bishop Keith Dalby, the Anglican Bishop of the Murray visited Mount Gambier and Mount Schank earlier this month.
Bishop Dalby delivered the sermon at the 8am and 9.30am services at Christ Church Mount Gambier and then accompanied Fr Neil Fernando, the Parish Priest for Mount Gambier and District, then dashed down to Mount Schank for a special service there.
The bishop’s visit coincided with the Patronal Festival for St Luke and the small white church at Mount Schank is named in honour of St Luke. In his sermon to the congregation, which at around 30 was close to church capacity, Bishop Dalby spoke about Luke, who was a physician who was not Jewish and who gathered material from eye witnesses who had been closest to Jesus.
He wrote a large part of the New Testament and is the patron saint
of artists, surgeons, butchers, students and bachelors.
While at St Luke’s the Bishop confirmed Imogen Lines, aged 12, who with her parents Chris and Lucy Lines are regular worshippers at the church.
The bishop joined worshippers many of whom had a connection to Imogen for a quick lunch at the Bellum Hotel before setting off back to Murray Bridge whilst doing some pastoral visits on the way.
A garage sale and mini market will be held on Saturday, November 12, whilst Remembrance Day will be commemorated at services on Sunday, November 13. Air Commodore the Rev Murray Earl will speak at the 8am service and
Commander Peter Coulson will speak at the 9.30am service.
The Patronal Festival for Christ Church will be held on November 20 where music will be provided by the Mount Gambier City Band.
BISHOP AT ST LUKE’S: Bishop Keith Dalby, Imogen Lines and the congregation after her confirmation on Sunday 16th of October 2022.
The Byaduk local community is thrilled their Spring Show is back, having been cancelled for the past couple of years with COVID. It is set to be bigger and better than ever, and the committee is so excited to have the event back on the calendar.
So you need to put Saturday, head to the Byaduk Hall to experience the thrill of walking into a hall brimming full of flowers, craft, cookery and photography.
The stunning gardens from the district have such a big variety of flowers that are all displayed in the hall creating a spectacular show.
In addition, a wonderful range of stall holders will be selling their wares from 11am, Jo Levy from ‘For the Love of Flora’ will have a beautiful floral display, the Hamilton Vintage Car Club will have a display of cars on show, a sausage sizzle, face paintings,
sale of plants, guess the weight of the lamb, and the legendary afternoon tea for which the Byaduk Show Committee are renowned. It promises to be a wonderful family day.
The organising committee is thrilled Anna Sweeney, WDHS Board Chair will open the show at 12noon.
All proceeds from the show are going to the MRI Machine for the Hamilton Base Hospital and Anna will also give an update on their fundraising efforts.
In addition to the floral and craft entries, there is a cookery section with $300 prize money across a number of categories.
Start cooking up a storm to be in the running for Champion Joined Yoyos with prize money of $100 for the open section and $50 for the Junior Section, for 15years and under, along with Champion Decorated Cake winning $100 for the Open Section and $50 for the Junior Section. Age groups range from Pre Primary to Open.
The Community Scarecrow Section was introduced by Christine Elliott and was a great success, with the prize money of $100 going to a nominated educational facility of the winner’s choice.
The Brenda Millard Champion Rose is always hotly contested, along with the Cecily & Frank Holcombe Best Exhibit in Floral
Parents, educators and coaches alike are invited to learn more about how they can support young people and their mental health, with a local training program on offer during November and December.
Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid training is returning this summer, with a series of heavily subsidised sessions being held in Portland.
The sessions are being held over two options, the first being over four evening sessions and the second over two, full day workshops to appeal to differing work and lifestyle commitments.
The training is delivered through award-winning youth based mental health initiative Live4Life Glenelg and is aimed at parents, teachers and any adults who work, live or care for young people in the Glenelg Shire.
Mental Health First Aid Trainer Nicky Grayson said the latest Census data highlighted the prevalence of mental illness amongst teenagers, and the
need for the community to equip themselves with Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
“About one in four young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. This means that one in four adults in the Glenelg Shire will need to support a young person through their mental health issues,” she said.
“Many parents, adults, teachers and coaches may not feel prepared or equipped to practice mental health first aid, which is why this vital training is so important.
“In this course you will gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field, learn the three key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal and work through complex mental health first aid interactions.
“The sessions are being held either on Monday evenings in November, or on the 14th and 15th December to appeal to a range of lifestyles.
“I look forward to seeing many adults sign up for this critical training to help best support our
young people.”
To register for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training please visit the Live4Life Eventbrite, or contact the Glenelg Shire Youth team.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is offered at a heavily subsidised rate, thanks to the Live4Life Glenelg Partnership Group and supporters.
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Portland Football Netball Cricket Club 6 – 9.30pm November 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Monday nights) Cost: $35.74
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Portland Football Netball Cricket Club 8.30am – 4.30pm Wednesday, December 14 & Thursday, December 15 Cost: $35.74
Member for Barker Tony Pasin paid a visit to the Mount Gambier the community and the recent service they have given to various Flag windfall for Mount Gambier City Band existing building,
Families flocked to the Port MacDonnell Community Complex during the Term 3 school holiday period to participate in a range of fun activities. The complex saw more than 200 visitors walk through the doors. including many locals and interstate travellers.
Crafts were a hit with pencil pots, windchimes, photo frames, CD mobiles, seedling gardens and decorated flowerpots among some of the masterpieces created. PlayStation 4 and Wii games were a winner with teens hanging out in the Youth Area and the 8-ball table was also enjoyed in the area by children and adults. Weekly StoryTime ran smoothly and were well attended on Tuesday mornings throughout the break. Smaller children sang and danced the mornings away before diving into books and more crafts. Planning is already underway for the complex’s Summer Holiday Program and staff are excited to share the new activities that will be on offer towards the end of the school year. Follow the Port MacDonnell Community Complex on Facebook to stay up to date with upcoming activities. Staff are also available to provide further details of the complex’s events schedule on (08)8738 3000.
1. Maddison & Riley with their handcrafted windchimes
2. Tilly decorating her flower pot
3. Isla, Ivy & Chelsea with their pencil
4. Austin & Skyla with their newly decorated
5. Casey & Zoe with their seedling
It promises to be fun with some Halloween themed spookiness and it will double as a fundraiser helping Allendale East Area School continue to pay off its stunning new playground, that is providing plenty of entertainment for the student population.
There will be three Halloween experiences on offer from October 28-31 with 5pm, 7.30pm and 9pm the three timeslots on offer for what are scaled experiences from the early tame experiences for younger children, with no loud noises and the
lights on, through the second experience which will up the ante a little and then the ultimate experience for the bravest, with all the bells and whistles and plenty of surprises.
The October 31 sessions, which is the official celebration of Halloween, will be aimed at some of the region’s smaller schools to take advantage of the quality displays.
Set up has already been underway for a
fortnight with Veronica Miller, who is well known in Mount Gambier for her own personal set ups preCOVID, taking charge of all three experiences.
The evening will be supplemented with onsite catering with a barbeque and spooky sweets with the students rolling up their sleeves to work on the accompanying stalls.
It is $5 for each experience and tickets are available in advance by contacting the school, which would be appreciated to help with catering, or at the door.
A classic Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon has dominated the 2022 Limestone Coast Wine Show.
Lindeman’s Wines 2019 St George Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the Bill Redman Trophy for Best Wine of Show at last Thursday’s celebration dinner held at the Robe Mechanics Institute, after earlier collecting the HR (Ron) Haselgrove Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon (Current to 3 Year Old), the Trophy for Best Individual Vineyard Wine and the David Wynn Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show.
Chief of Judges Samantha Conne described the winning red as a stand-out among 465 entries. “It’s a wine that encapsulates the very best of what the Limestone Coast has to offer,” she said.
Grapes for the limited-release St George Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced exclusively from the 45-year-old St George Vineyard in Coonawarra, with viticulturist Ben Briggs collecting the Arthur Hoffmann Trophy for Viticulturist of the Year. Lindeman’s Wines’ astonishing trophy haul climbed to seven when the 2019 Lindeman’s Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet was awarded Best Blended Red and the 2019, 2014 and 2008 vintages of the same wine won Best Wine of Provenance. Judge Philip Rich praised its consistency and common stylistic thread. “They were three excellent wines with demonstrated ability to age well; it
illustrated both the variety and the region well,” he said.
The 2022 Ottelia Riesling made with grapes grown in the Kongorong area southwest of Mount Gambier won the Colin Kidd Trophy for Best White Wine of Show and the Karl Seppelt Trophy for Best Aromatic White Wine. “It just had everything – it was a wine that jumped out of the glass with lovely flavour, and you just wanted to drink more,” said judge Liz Heidenreich.
Landaire based at Padthaway Estate was another big winner with a four trophy haul; the 2021 Chardonnay won the Pam Dunsford Trophy for Best Chardonnay and was named the Chief of Judge’s Wine to Watch. Landaire’s 2022 Rose won the Trophy for Best Rose, with judge Cath Oates proclaiming it a “fresh and delicious stand-out”.
The family-owned company’s Padthaway Estate Eliza Blanc De Blancs was named Best Sparkling Wine for the second year in a row, again winning praise for its beautiful complexity and balance.
Meanwhile, it was a triple trophy treat for Wangolina. The Mount Benson winery’s 2021 Wangolina A-Series Tempranillo won the Peter Wehl Trophy for Best Single Variety of Italian, Portugese, Spanish Heritage, and cemented the region’s reputation for outstanding shiraz when the 2021 Wangolina Originals Syrah won the Small Batch Experimental Wine Award and the International Judge’s Award. New Zealand judge Jane Skilton MW described it as a modern take on a traditional style that was true to its origins. “I was looking for deliciousness above all else, but it was also a fresher wine with slightly lighter tannins,” she said. “The
Limestone Coast’s reputation is built on wines that age which is brilliant, but if you’re going to get some of the newer consumers who want to drink wines of provenance and place but maybe don’t have the appetite for long aging and want more of an immediate style, this is a terrific wine.”
Rounding out the awards, the 2022 Reschke R-Series Malbec won Best Single Variety of French Heritage, the Eric Brand Trophy for Best Shiraz went to the 2018 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Shiraz, and Coonawarra also came to the fore with the Brands Laira 171 Cabernet Sauvignon claiming the Trophy for Best Cabernet 4 to 6 years old. The 2013 Peppertree Wines Block 21A Cabernet Sauvignon from Wrattonbully won the Ewen Fergusson McBain Trophy for Best Museum Wine, and Padthaway’s Farmer’s Leap Wines won the Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor.
A total of 43 gold medals were awarded during the 21st anniversary event after two days of judging. The winners are on show this morning (Friday October 21) at the Exhibitors Tasting at Rymill Hall, Penola.
DOMINANT DROP: (Top right) Bill Redman Trophy for Best Wine of Show (WINNER LINDEMAN’S WINES 2019 St George Cabernet Sauvignon) presented by sponsor Tanya Doecke from CCL Labels to Ben Briggs; (bottom right) Arthur Hoffmann Trophy for Viticulturist of Best Wine Of Show presented by Chris Jovanovich to Ben Briggs and (below top row) judging action and the 2022 Limestone Coast Wine Show Committee.
WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (Above bottom row from left) Chief of Judges Wine to Watch - Mick Derrington from sponsor Lawrence’s Irrigation, recipient Carolyn Brown from Landaire Wines & Chief of Judges Samantha Connew (WINNER 2021 Landaire Chardonnay); Most Successful Exhibitor (WINNER Farmer’s Leap Wines) presented by sponsor David Hunt from Kauri to Renae Hirsch from Farmer’s Leap Wines; International Judges Award (WINNER 2021 Wangolina Originals Syrah) sponsor Fil Farina from Elders Naracoorte, recipient Anita Goode from Wangolina with International Judge Jane Skilton MW; David Wynn Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show (WINNER Lindeman’S Wines 2019 St George Cabernet Sauvignon) presented by sponsor Steve Chapman from Cooperages 1912 to Ben Briggs and Colin Kidd Trophy for Best White Wine of Show (WINNER Ottelia 2022 Riesling) presented by Erika Vickery (right) from the Limestone Coast LGA to Matilda Innes from Ottelia PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADRIAN GALE (THE CHAPEL STUDIO)“...it’s a wine that encapsulates the very best of what the Limestone Coast has to offer...” Samantha Conne (Chief of Judges)
Visitors to the Mount Gambier Community Centre will soon enjoy the fruits of their labour thanks to a new community garden at the Ferrers Street site.
The project will transform the previously under-utilised outdoor space at the ac.care multi-service hub, where the Limestone Coast Homelessness Service is based, into a vibrant edible garden to grow free, healthy produce for residents while delivering social and educational benefits.
Members of the centre’s existing community have already played a large role in preparing the garden space, which has received strong support from OneFortyOne, Van Schaik’s Bio Gro and Bunnings Mount Gambier, as well as funding from the Community Connections program.
Among the first to plant a seedling at Wednesday’s celebratory launch was Mark McMahon who, along with several other people, has helped establish the garden.
Mr McMahon said several of the centre’s regular visitors had banded together to help develop the community garden project.
“With the price of living today, it’s going to be good for the community to be able to come in and swap produce and maybe put in a few hours in the garden,” Mr McMahon said.
“It’s a good thing because people can get lost in this town and aren’t sure of what to do, so this gives us a sense of community.
“It’s kept me out of trouble as it gives me something to do to come down here most days.”
The Mount Gambier Community Centre, operated by ac.care, has a proud history of providing vital support to the community’s
vulnerable residents, including food, housing support, financial counselling, emergency assistance and educational programs.
ac.care Limestone Coast Homelessness Service regional manager Kelly McGuinness launched the community garden on Wednesday, coinciding with 2022 Anti-Poverty Week, which highlights the need for action to support people facing poverty and hardship.
“The idea first came about as people we work with were noticing the cost of living increases and fruit and vegetables were becoming less affordable,” Ms McGuinness said.
“People can grow their own food to save money or as a hobby, but unfortunately that is not always an option for some people.
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“We now have this garden which can not only help people with their food, but also can be used as a learning tool to gain new skills and also socialise and keep active.”
Commending the group of regular community centre visitors who had already shown
strong support for the garden, Ms McGuiness hoped the project would one day grow to become wholly-managed by the community through a committee, which ac.care would support.
“It is important that this is community driven and we would like for those interested regular visitors to take on that leadership,” Ms McGuiness said.
She said the garden area would also provide a calm and relaxed environment for some meetings with people in need of support, as well as a green space for staff to enjoy in breaks.
“It is going to be a meaningful and productive space within our centre and we look forward to watching it grow and evolve into
the future,” she said.
To contribute to or support the community garden, contact Kelly at the community centre on 7725 3000.
DIGGING IN: (Above) The Mount Gambier Community Centre’s new garden was launched last Wednesday with the first plantings undertaken by ac.care Limestone Coast homelessness regional manager Kelly McGuinness, Travis Fatchen representing Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell, Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin, friends of the centre Mark McMahon and Des Reilly, and Kate Hill, also representing Troy Bell MP.
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I, Barbara Cernovskis, Acting Chief Executive Officer, for, and on behalf of the City of Mount Gambier Council, in accordance with the instrument of delegation under the Road Traffic Act 1961 section 33 make the following order:
I declare that ‘The Eruption’ presented by RPM Discs to be conducted from Thursday 27 October 2022 to Sunday 30 October 2022 is a ‘temporary purpose’ to which this section applies.
I direct that the following traffic restrictions be implemented: HAIG DRIVE CLOSURE – Being the entirety of Haig Drive and the section of road from the Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi playground carpark (eastern side) to the t- junction of Davison Drive will be closed to all for the duration of the event, between 7:30am Thursday 27 October 2022 to 6:00pm Sunday 30 October 2022.
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The Dartmoor Primary School is celebrating 150 years of education this weekend. Originally planned for last year, events were postponed due to the pandemic.
The reunion will start with a fete on Saturday from 11am-4pm. The official welcome will be at 12noon with speeches, entertainment, historical displays, a variety of stalls, novelty games, food and drink, and activities throughout the afternoon. At 6pm there will be a ticketed evening of entertainment, music, and food in the Dartmoor Hall.
A highlight of the night will an auction of many items including: accommodation and meal vouchers, handmade quilts, trailer loads of firewood, recreational activity vouchers, movie tickets, motor service vouchers, and a Geelong AFL guernsey signed by ex-Dartmoor pupil and premiership player Jeremy Cameron.
A bid can be lodged online prior to the auction, as well as commemorative items and entry tickets purchased - see the Dartmoor-PrimarySchool-150-Year-Celebration facebook page.
Celebrations continue on Sunday with breakfast at the school at 9am followed by a short historical walk in the township. The Museum and Community Op Shop will be open for visiting, as will the school until 1pm. A history of the first 125 years of the school has been republished
by the museum for sale, and a summary of the past 25 years can be ordered prior to printing. Monies raised over the weekend will be put to good and lasting use at the school, helping with a much needed playground overhaul through the purchase and installation of new equipment.
WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE: (Above top left) Original school in 1900; (above top right) the ‘new’ school in 1915 complete with garden; (above) Dartmoor Primary School Grade 1 & 2 1955 with teacher Margaret Kerr (Rowbottom) and (left) a Jermey Cameron signed Geelong guernsey will headline the auction.
1 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 green capsicum, seeded, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
500g Beef Mince
1/2 cup (100g) dried black beans
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
Method
To make the chilli con carne, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, capsicum, carrot, celery, garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until onion softens. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic. Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 mins or until the mince changes colour.
Stir in the beans, diced tomato and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 1½ hours or until the sauce thickens and the beans are tender. Spoon the chilli con carne into a large serving dish. Top with the avocado and sour cream and drizzle with chilli sauce. Sprinkle with combined chilli. Serve with the corn or tortilla chips.
QUESTION: Do you support the examination of an amalgamation of the District Council of Grant and the City of Mount Gambier to form a single council?
Ballot packs for the 2022 Council Elections arrive in le tterboxes this week, and if you live in the District Council of Grant or the City of Mount Gambier, you’ll find an additional blue ballot paper in the packs.
This blue ballot paper is to seek your view on the examination of an amalgamation of the District Council of Grant and the City of Mount Gambier to form a single council.
Have your say on the future of your community by completing both your council election ballot and the amalgamation proposal ballot and re turn them in the supplied reply-paid envelope as soon as possible
Find out more at dit.sa.gov.au/plebiscite
The Riddoch Business & Community Association has emerged as the inaugural recipient of the newly installed Friends Champion Grant as part of the Stand Like Stone Foundation grants program.
The association was applauded for its Riddoch Leaders Program and has secured the first $2500 windfall to be handed out by the new foundation grants program.
The grant that will go towards supporting two local youth, from the Wattle Range Council district, to participate in a leadership development training program.
The Riddoch Leaders program, in partnership with Youth Opportunities, is seeking to support local youth in developing all important life skills.
Riddoch Business & Community Association spokesperson Simone Kain (pictured) said the Generation Thrive X Riddoch Leaders program would develop and enhance participants’ social and emotional capabilities while increasing personal accountability, selfleadership, resilience, and wellbeing.
“This will better prepare our young people for success in their personal and professional lives,” Mrs Kain said.
Late last year Stand Like Stone wanted to encourage and help
more people become a local philanthropist for the Limestone Coast community and as a result, established the ‘Friends of Stand Like Stone’ which enables any individual or organisation to support the foundation on a number of levels.
A key aspect of this initiative was the ability to not only enable the local community to support the on-going operations of the foundation, but also enable a grant to be given out each year, called the Friends Champion Grant. Subsequently the inaugural ‘Friends Champion Grant’ opened for applications earlier this year.
“Initiatives such as the Friends of Stand Like Stone Champion grant enables the Foundation to respond to the needs of the communities of this region, ensuring local projects receive the support they deserve,” Mr Babolka said.
Young people from across the Glenelg Shire have come together to celebrate mental health as part of a series of events facilitated through Live4Life Glenelg.
Live4Life Glenelg crews in Heywood, Casterton and Portland recently participated in Mental Health Promotional Days held at their respective townships and schools. The events focused on sharing key mental health messages and resources alongside providing an update on the Live4Life program to the rest of their classmates.
Youth Development Officer Jesse Beavis said it was a fantastic opportunity to promote youth mental health and encourage important conversations amongst peers.
“Our Mental Health Promotional Days are an important opportunity for our crews to ‘touch base’ and update their local school communities about what they’ve been doing throughout the year,” she said. “The Casterton Live4Life crew (pictured) opted to celebrate their Mental Health Promotional Day with a whole of school pyjama day, with all funds raised to go towards Youth Live4Life and youth suicide prevention programs.
“The crew also distributed a mental health booklet – a resource designed by the whole crew across Glenelg which includes quotes from each crew member, a teen mental health plan, information on Youth Live4Life and key contacts.
“The Heywood Live4Life crew opted for a more formal approach, using a school assembly to celebrate their Mental Health Promotional Day. The crew had the opportunity to speak in front of their whole school about what activities they had been involved in, and what was planned for the rest of the year.
“After the assembly, the crew shared a lunch with year 8 students to share the mental health booklets and also gave prospective crew members the opportunity to ask questions about Live4Life ahead of the 2023 crew recruitment process.”
Ms Beavis said Portland Secondary College and Bayview College celebrated their Mental Health Promotional Days over the weekend as part of the Portland Colour Run community event.
Live4Life is an award winning mental health education and youth suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural and regional communities. Since its implementation in the Glenelg Shire in 2017 more than 180 young people have participated as crew members and more than 1600 young people and 250 adults have received mental health training. For more information visit www.live4life. org.au
In what is an entire month dedicated to celebrating Coonawarra Cabernet, visitors to the Coonawarra Wine Region have already been treated to a myriad of events.
Earlier this month the was barrel loads on offer to ‘celebrate, educate and activate the senses’, from sparkling cabernet at Balnaves of Coonawarra to an afternoon of ‘Burgers and Beats’ at Brand’s Laira Coonawarra, a decade of Cabernet tasting at Majella Wines to a VIP wine dinner at Katnook Estate.
Among the events, the iconic Coonawarra Cabernet Masterclass, was held in the historic Wynn’s Coonawarra Gables building led by Langton’s wine ambassador, Ned Goodwin Master of Wine, who spoke to a sold out audience.
“It is an immense privilege to be able to taste the wines we have on show today,” Mr Goodwin said. “2019 is heralded as an exceptional vintage around the world and in the majority of cases, these wines are yet to have been officially released to consumers.”
Mr Goodwin MW was joined by Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate
winemaker Sarah Pidgeon as copresenter of the masterclass who recently returned from Europe showcasing Wynns Coonawarra’s new release wines.
“There is great excitement around the 2019 vintage around the world,” Ms Pidgeon said. “The anticipation of the quality coming from all of the great wine making regions is real.”
The 2019 Vintage was the theme of the Cabernet Masterclass, with 50 attendees reviewing, tasting and examining 12 wines ranging in age and price from $30-$600 per bottle, from across the globe.
The international contingent was made up of a selection of highly regarded wine houses from renowned cabernet producing regions; Bordeaux - France, Napa Valley – California USA, Hawkes Bay - New Zealand, Bolgheri - Italy, Stellenbosch - South Africa and Maipo Valley - Chile.
Of the 12 cabernets that featured in the line up, six were produced in Coonawarra and hold the esteemed Langton’s classification, with five of the winemakers present in room to provide comment on their
Winemaker Doug Bowen spoke to the 2019 Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon being tasted.
“I am very pleased with this vintage,” he said. “At Bowen Estate our style reflects our commitment to producing 100% estate grown fruit from our unique trellised vines, maintaining a reputation for producing consistent quality wine year in year out. We seek finely woven tannins in a medium bodied wine that has layers of classic Coonawarra flavour. This has plenty of year’s ahead of it and should age wonderfully.”
In assessing the wines in the line up Mr Goodwin emphasised how important viticulture management is in translating into quality tannins.
Wynns viticulturist Ben Harris was on hand to provide an overview of the conditions of the 2019 growing season.
“A warm spring in 2018 set up well for great flowering,” Mr Harris said. “2019 delivered an even growing season in Coonawarra, with very even flowering and long-even growing season. All in all, it was a cool, dry vintage, which has made for ideal ripening conditions,” Mr Harris said.
A highlight of the tasting line up was undoubtedly the 2019 DucruBeaucaillou 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien which was flown in by Langton’s especially for the masterclass event.
“This is the first group of consumers to taste this wine in Australia – pre release and pre sale. It is not expected to hit the market until 2023”.
Visiting international Limestone Coast Wine Judge, Master of Wine and Editor of Gourmet Traveller in New Zealand, Jane Skilton MW, applauded the authenticity of the event and the generosity of Coonawarra’s winemakers.
“The line up of wines we are tasting here is truly superb and plentiful,” Ms Skilton said. “This is one the of the best tastings I have been to in recent times. The generosity and honesty of the conversation from winemakers in the room is truly remarkable, and immensely valuable and should be commended”.
Long time Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Festival attendee and masterclass participant Malcom Short praised the organisers for the exceptional delivery of the event.
“I’ve been to many masterclasses in my time, but the Coonawarra masterclass would have to be the one of the best,” Mr Short said. “There is a reason I come year upon year – it is second to none. It’s a standout event in my books, and it has certainly not
Coonawarra Vignerons executive officer Ockert Le Roux said it was evident that the six Coonawarra wines stood up against best in the world in this tasting.
“Although still in their infancy, they already carry the hallmark of their great ageing capability and in another decade from today they will show why Coonawarra is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon” said Mr Le Roux.
Limestone Coast Wine Show Judge Jane Skilton MW, joins Masterclass presenters Sarah Pidgeon and Ned Goodwin MV in front of the line up of International and Coonawarra Cabernets from the 2019 Vintage.
Limestone Coast locals Mitch a& Leonie Williams were among the 50 participants at the esteemed masterclass event at Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
Mark Rumbelow, Brydie Merrett, Lauren Harvey & Tully Balshaw
Jeremy Nunan, Tegan Gray & Darren
Tracey Lawrence, Paula Hunt, Leanne Dwyer & Raelene Monger
Daniela Waters, Hayley Hosking
Club president Peter Dwyer, Sharon Ransom & newly appointed coach Keith
Suzie Mitchell, Anne Quick
Tenison Woods College students recently presented Ryder-Cheshire Australia with a cheque for $1000 to be spent on computers for students in Timor-Leste.
Tenison College immersion co-ordinator Bernadette Fisher was made aware of the need for technology resources for disadvantaged students in Timor and Tenison students were excited to help by donating money raised from the Charity Ball and Charity Day to purchase computers.
The Ryder-Cheshire sponsored home Klibur Domin, meaning Sharing with Love in local
language Tetun, although predominantly engaged in the detection and treatment of TB patients, also houses some 11 high school disability students.
Ryder-Cheshire Australia Klibur Domin liaison officer John Kirby (pictured above right during his visit), who recently visited the home, said they provide full board and pay school fees for these students, who would otherwise have been denied an education, to attend the adjacent Immaculate Heart of Mary High School. Once transferred to Klibur Domin, in the village of Tibar Mr
Kirby was able to acquire three refurbished computers and present them.
“With the help of fellow volunteer and Rotarian Andrew Seabrook (pictured above left with computing students) from Casterton we struck up a great working relationship with local family owned technology firm “Inovar4”, who provided three re-furbished laptop computers at cost. The computers are to be shared between the disability students at Klibur Domin, and the girl boarders at the convent,” Mr Kirby said.
It wasn’t long before the students took up Mr Seabrook’s offer to join a Computers 101 familiarisation session.
The students living at Klibur Domin have a range of physical disabilities and are extremely appreciative of their ability to attend school nearby, which is a bonus for those with restricting mobility issues. “They love practising their English when visiting volunteers pass by,” Mr Kirby said.
Tenison Woods College, who has a long standing association with Timor-Leste through its immersion program, is looking forward to
see firsthand what their latest fundraising has been able to achieve for the Ryder-Cheshire project.
“We are super keen to return to Timor post-COVID and look forward to developing a relationship with the Ryder-Cheshire home and visiting in person,” Mrs Fisher said.
“I am also excited to explore the possibility of post school visits for students with Mr Kirby and look forward to supporting another Timor community as well as our sister school in Hatolia, the Dominican Orphanage and the Bakhita Centre.”
The Lions Club of Mount Gambier recently held a dinner meeting to celebrate a visit by the newly installed District Governor Ruth Pearsons.
The District Governor addressed those present on a range of issues that impacted Lions and their communities, particularly touching on declining membership numbers facing the west, while the numbers of Lions in Asia and India are growing rapidly.
Like many organisations Lions are facing challenges to address the desired growth of Lions numbers within our own communities.
Ruth also gave an insight into her own recent experiences at the International Lions Convention at Montreal in Canada.
Ruth singled out numerous major projects that the Mount Gambier club has initiated in recent times which have benefitted our community including the project to celebrate 75 years of Lions in Australia and she thanked the club for their financial support to the Australian Lions Foundation and Lions International.
Mount Gambier president Steve Bell presented Ruth with the club banner with the District Governor also helping induct the Mount Gambier club’s newest incoming member Philip Leathley.
Parents and children across the District Council of Grant are being encouraged to have their say on council’s play spaces before vital equipment upgrades commence.
Nine playgrounds throughout the district are set to receive upgrades, with funding approved through the Federal Government’s Phase 3 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
CEO Darryl Whicker said recent audit results concluded that equipment required prompt attention.
“We are being proactive to repair, maintain and/or replace existing playground structures to ensure they are compliant with the Australian Standards,” he said. “To ensure both safety and accessibility, these works are a priority for council and have been included in the 2022/2023 major project works program.”
The playground locations include:
• Blackfellows Caves
• Carpenter Rocks
• Donovans
• Kongorong
• Mount Schank
• Nene Valley
• Port MacDonnell
• Tarpeena
• Yahl
A staged community engagement approach is being undertaken to liaise with the community about equipment upgrades at each site.
Among the first locations to receive upgrades will be the Carpenter Rocks playground,
stage 2 with equipment envisaged for ages 6 and under.
Mr Whicker encouraged parents to get involved in the feedback process.
“Playgrounds are essential early learning environments so genuine community engagement is key throughout this project,” he said.
“We are striving to offer many different feedback opportunities for the community over the coming months to achieve our target. I encourage all interested residents and visitors to make the most of this opportunity and submit your feedback for consideration.
“Council would also like to acknowledge the support of the Federal Government by providing crucial funding for this project which will also assist in achieving many other key projects.”
Member for Barker Tony Pasin said he was pleased to see Federal
Infrastructure Program was designed to support local councils to deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and local economies and help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Pasin said.
“Not only will these playground upgrades support this outcome, but our local communities will benefit from the upgraded public spaces that will be designed and prioritised as the community sees fit through the council’s consultation process. This is Federal Government funding invested in community, benefiting community directly where community sees fit. A great outcome.”
Stay up to date with current and upcoming stages of the playground upgrade project on Your Say DCG at www.yoursaydcg. com.au Works are anticipated to commence early next year.
Lions Club of Mount Gambier immediate past president Jill Austin, who inaugurated the 75 Lions Anniversary flower project, presented Mount Gambier cancer Support Group president Lorraine Musgrove and Janette Brenda with $1329.90 which were the proceeds from the fundraiser efforts of the project.
WELCOMING THE NEW DISTRICT GOVERNOR: (Top left) President Steve Bell, sponsoring Lions Martin Vercoe, DG Ruth Pearsons and new Lion Phill Leathley
CANCER DONATION: (Bottom left) Past president Jill Austin, Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group president Loraine Musgrove & Janette Brenda
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Highly detailed drawings of animals and birds will pair with imaginative textile art showcasing recycling and sustainability in two new upcoming exhibitions at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery. The featured artist in the main gallery is Meagan Lonsdale, who is well known to the Naracoorte community and has been an Ibis Award winner (2018 winning entry pictured) on several occasions. Meagan, from Edenhope, grew up in the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne. Her exhibition is entitled Thorough Fauna. She has nurtured a passion for visual art since she could hold a pencil and is largely self-taught. After gained a Bachelor of Environmental Science she relocated to a small farm at Edenhope. She has combined her love of painting, photography and nature to establish a career as a selfsupporting visual artist and illustrator. Meagan enjoys working in a variety of two-dimensional media and has recently been focussing on gouache which is opaque watercolour because of its flexibility of technique.
In the Bainger Gallery visitors can see Bec Hill’s first exhibition called Thrifted, Gifted, Dyed and Reborn. Bec, from Naracoorte, has recently discovered a passion for textile art, particularly natural dyeing, botanical printing and slow stitching. This medium fits well with her ethos of recycling as about 99 per cent of her art supplies have been saved from landfill or are second hand. Opening night for the two exhibitions is this Friday at 6pm and they will run until December 4. Children’s books illustrated by Meagan will also be on sale in the gallery – Kelpie Magic by Rebecca Bailey and The Foxes of Yallamatta Swamp by Rosemary Ruth Nolan will be on display.
The two exhibitions will be complemented by the work of the gallery’s Maker of the Month for November - Delphine Allert, from Kingston. She is working with acrylics and concentrating at present on native flora and fauna. Delphine will be in the gallery all day on Wednesday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 23, to meet visitors and discuss her work. Delphine describes her latest work for Maker of the Month as being about the relationships we have with our gardens, homes and the extended environment. “I am featuring an Australian native plant or an adopted native such as the protea, to represent and celebrate the alternative diversity of our native flora available to us and what we could be planting in our gardens,” Delphine said. Delphine is the final Maker of the Month for the Naracoorte Gallery in 2022, a highly successful and popular program which has featured artists from the Limestone Coast.
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Racing Numbers: 7-8-9-3
Lotto Numbers: 1-6-8-23-35-22
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Lotto Numbers: 3-5-45-13-39-40
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Lotto Numbers: 6-12-24-34-45-11
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1. What was the name of Angela Lansbury’s much loved character in the crime drama TV series Murder She Wrote?
2. Joan Collins played which iconic prime time soap character in the opulent 1980s hit Dynasty?
3. What was the name of the TV show that appeared in every episode of the family sitcom Home Improvement?
4. Dr Terence Elliot and Sgt Frank Gilroy were key characters in which Aussie medical drama?
5. What was the name of the Ewing property on the 1980s soap Dallas?
6. What was the occupation of the Tony Danza character in the 1980s sitcom Who’s The Boss?
7. John, Tom, Kitty & Terry were the children of the central family in which Aussie TV drama?
8. In which fictional town is the long running prime time soap Home & Away set?
9. What was the name of the advertising agency where Bewitched protagonist Darrin
Stephens worked?
10. What was the name of the family at the centre of the TV drama Party of Five?
11. Café Nervosa is the popular meeting place in which spin off TV series?
12. In the sitcom Will & Grace – what was Grace Adler’s occupation?
13. What was the name of Chris Hemsworth’s character during his stint on Home & Away?
14. Brandon & Brenda Walsh were siblings on which teen drama?
15. From which planet did the title character of the sitcom ALF originate?
16. Name the four main characters in the award winning TV series Seinfeld.
17. New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless played the title character in which fantasy TV series?
18. How did popular All Saints character Dr Mitch Stevens die in the Aussie medical drama?
19. The 1990s Aussie TV show was
a spin off of which movie starring Alex Dimitriades?
20. What was the name of Miranda’s husband in the Sex and the City TV series and what was his job?
21. The Palmers and the Hamiltons were the central families in which early Aussie soap?
22. The role of Officer Tom Hanson was the role on which TV series that launched the career of Johnny Depp??
23. The award winning police drama Blue Heelers was set in which fictional town?
24. What was the name of the Katie Holmes character in the teen drama Dawson’s Creek – a series that launched Holmes’ career?
25. St Francis Hospital was a key setting for much of the action in which Australian drama?
26. Kirstie Alley and Shelley Long both played barmaids in which 1980s sitcom?
27. Drovers Run is the property at the centre of which Australian family drama?
28. What was the relationship between Sophia and Dorothy in the sitcom The Golden Girls?
29. Jill Munroe, Sabrina Duncan & Kelly Garrett were the original main characters in which 1970s crime drama?
30. How many children did Ray and Debra Barone share in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond?
31. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has won six acting Emmys for her role in Veep – how many did she win for her breakthrough role in the 1980s sitcom Seinfeld?
32. Lisa McCune won four Gold Logies, along with a swag of acting Logies for her role as who in the crime drama Blue Heelers?
33. The Seaver family were the central protagonists in which family TV series?
34. Charles in Charge star Scott Baio came to prominence paying which role on the popular TV series Happy Days?
35. Knots Landing was the successful spin off from what prime time soap?
36. Maggie Beare and Arthur Beare were the main characters in which Australian sitcom?
37. Best known for her role as Charlotte in Sex and the City, what was the name of her character in the TV series Melrose Place?
38. What was the name of the pet wombat on A Country Practice?
39. What was the song that became synonymous with the wedding of Scott and Charlene on Neighbours and who was the artist?
40. The RFDS was the subject of which 1980s Australian drama?
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The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is encouraging landholders to include a spring fox poison baiting program in their efforts to reduce the predator’s impact.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board landscape officer Josh Rosser (picture right) said spring was breeding season for foxes, with an increased food demand for rearing you.
“Baiting now, during spring, then again in autumn when foxes are beginning to disperse, is best practice and can achieve a substantial reduction in the population,” he said.
“A successful control program is a win-win to reduce fox numbers prior to autumn lambing and protect our native wildlife.
“In the Limestone Coast, ground-dwelling birds such as the malleefowl are susceptible to fox
predation.”
Malleefowl are one of only three mound-building bird species in Australia and are listed as vulnerable under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.
“Spring is when the malleefowl eggs are incubated in their mounds, meaning now is when the eggs and parents tending the mounds are at high risk from fox predation,” Mr Rosser said.
Landholders are reminded that there is no stand-
Disposing of green waste including lawn clippings, branches, weeds and overgrown vegetation will become temporarily free as part of summer fire preparedness.The Glenelg Shire Council will waive all fees associated with green waste disposal for residents and ratepayers across all waste management facilities until October 30 this year.
Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Anita Rank said the popular initiative aimed to help property owners with clearing their properties ahead of the summer bushfire season. “To allow greater flexibility for our community we have rolled out the initiative across two weeks so that residents can have additional time to safely and freely dispose of their green waste,” she said. “This will also ensure property owners have the opportunity to best prepare their home or land, including clearing any overgrown vegetation. Whatever corner of the Glenelg Shire you live in there will be a waste management facility nearby, with Portland, Heywood, Casterton, Merino, Dartmoor and Nelson all boasting facilities. We hope to see as many households as possible take advantage of this temporary initiative and ensure our community is as best prepared as possible in the event of a bushfire.”
This initiative is for household quantities and available to Glenelg Shire ratepayers and residents only. Residents will be required to provide personal identification with a Glenelg Shire address and/or Glenelg Shire Rate Notice.
Please see below a list of all Waste Management facilities across the Shire:
•Portland Transfer Station (Derrill Road, West of Cape Nelson Rd, Portland)
•Heywood Transfer Station (Catons Flat Road, Heywood)
•Jarrad’s Road Transfer Station
•Jarrad’s Road, off Portland Casterton Road between Merino and Digby
•Casterton Landfill and Transfer Station (Bahgallah Road, Casterton)
•Dartmoor Transfer Station (Bowds Lane, West of Dartmoor)
•Nelson Transfer Station (North Nelson Road, Nelson)
alone method to control foxes and working with your neighbours has a much greater result.
“The best fox control programs are achieved through landholders coordinating their baiting efforts and utilising a variety of methods such as ground shooting, baiting and den fumigation,” Mr Rosser said. Landscape Officers are able to supply 1080 fox baits, PAPP fox baits, canid pest ejector capsules, and provide trap hire. To support ground shooting efforts, PIRSA offer a fox bounty program and provide fox scalp collection days in the Limestone Coast. Further information about their next collection days are available on their website.
For more information on fox control in your area call the Limestone Coast Landscape Board on (08)8429 7550 to be put in contact with a landscape officer in your area.
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Numbers remained steady at Naracoorte last week as agents yarded 777 head of liveweight and open auction cattle with the larger number of 60 open auction calves.
These sold to a larger field of active trade and processor buyers who provided strong competition for those on offer. It was generally a good quality offering which sold to dearer rates.
Yearling steers to the trade made from 540c to 566c with similar heifers making from 490c to 546c/kg. Feeders continue to be strong as they sought steers from 532c to 572c and heifers from 410c to 550c/kg.
Grown steers and bullocks ranged from 480c to 530c to the trade with feeder support from 488c to 520c/kg. Grown heifers made from 450c to 526c to the trade as feeders operated from 488c to 520c/kg.
Heavy cows were highly sought after to lift 20c and range from 398c to 446c with lighter types making from 354c to 388c/kg. Feeders and restockers were active from 346c to 398c as heavy bulls returned from 380c to 428c/kg.
Numbers eased at Mount Gambier as agents yarded 377 head of liveweight and open auction cattle. These sold to the usual field of trade and processor buyers along with feeder and restocker interest. Quality was mixed as the market sold to dearer rates last week.
Vealer steers sold to 580c and heifers to 555c/kg on a small number. Yearling steers to trade buyers ranged from 450c to 530c with similar heifers making from 410c to 535c/kg. Feeder orders operated on steers from 502c to 584c and on heifers from 421c to 522c/kg.
Grown steers and bullocks made from 493c to 520c to the trade with feeder support from 440c to 518c/kg. Grown heifers ranged from 425c to 512c to the trade with feeder activity from 466c to 508c as manufacturing steers reached 370c/kg.
Heavy cows lifted 5c as they sold from 398c to 443c with lighter types making from 312c to 375c/kg. Feeders operated to 380c and restockers to 392c as heavy bulls returned from 320c to 380c/kg.
weekend of October 8 and 9, with past CFS volunteers travelling from as far as Western Australia to join South Australian CFS staff and volunteers at the Naracoorte Football Clubrooms for the 2022 CFS reunion.
Guest speakers included Brett Loughlin, only three weeks into his role as Chief Officer, along with Member for MackillopNick McBride.
The CFS Foundation was represented by Andrew Lawson AFSM, and other special guests included Jason Druwitt, CFS Region Five Commander, along with past CO Vince Monterola AM AFSM.
Andrew Heidrich represented the Neales Flat Brigade (Region 2) and received a certificate of recognition for the Brigade’s generous donation of $5000 toward the museum at the recent CFS reunion.
The South Australian Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum volunteers were thrilled to cap the reunion with a re-launch of the SAVFFM website which has a vibrant, new look.
Chairperson Rex Hall (pictured) said the old information is still there with added extras, including links to like-minded institutions and associations across Australia, updated appliance information, and new contact details for the museum committee.
Keep an eye on the website for more content coming soon and the SAVFFM would love to see more stories on the website from current and past CFS members, as well as interactive activities to provide educational opportunities.
The South Australian Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum needs support to continue to develop the next stage of the museum, which will include a conference and visitor centre.
The museum will provide a place for enthusiasts of historical volunteer firefighting equipment and stories to gather and celebrate the history of the SA Country Fire Service and volunteer firefighters across the State.
Please contact the committee if you have information or a story you would like to add to the website, and if you aren’t already a member of the museum, consider signing up.
Numbers rose as agents yarded 10,011 lambs and 1532 sheep to total a combined 11,543 head overall. These sold to another large field of trade and processor buyers along with a number of active restocker orders. Quality improved last week with more weight on offer as the market sold to firm rates with the majority of sales at around the 800c/kg mark.
Light new season lambs made from $113 to $157 to trade buyers with the light trade weights making from $146 to $167 as restockers operated from $77 to $158/head. Tradeweight new season lambs sold from $162 to $191 as the heavy pens returned from $187 to $218 and the few extra heavy lots made from $183 to the high of $250/head.
Old lambs were small in number with the lighter lots making from $88 to $130, medium weights sold from $140 to $177 as the heavy lots returned from $183 to the market high of $251/head.
Light sheep sold from $66 to $97, medium weights ranged from $100 to $122 as the heavy lots made from $121 to $155/head. Light hoggets returned from $74 to $114 with the heavier pens making from $122 to $171/head. Wethers sold to $160 as rams ranged from $32 to $110/head.
Agents announced that as of next week the sale will consist of only lambs with no sheep to be yarded. Please contact your agent for details of sheep sales.
Agents yarded 5355 an decrease of 462 at Hamilton where the quality was plain to good, on previous sales with less top end weight. The offering comprised of 2718 lambs and 2637 sheep.
The normal field of buyers attended as well as a major interstate processer returning together with restricted store competition, however not all processers operated fully.
The market was again erratic in places for lambs overall the market was firm on the previous sale with the exception of some the 1 and 2 score lambs which were softer in places.
A very good run of sheep was on offer mainly X-bred ewes together with some merinos remaining firm.
A small offering of new seasons lambs made to a top of $190/head. Light Lambs 12kg to 16 kg sold from $55 to $94/head. Light trade lambs 18kg to 22kg made from $140 to $168/head averaging between 730c/ kg 800c/kg cwt.
Medium trade lambs 22kg to 26 kgs made from $146 to $203/head averaging around 730c to 800/kg cwt. Heavy lambs sold to $213/head. Hoggetts made to $178/head.
The offering of sheep catered for all weights and grades. Heavy X-breds sold to $168 with Merino ewes topping at $148/head and wether’s to $138/head.
The general run of Merino mutton sold to average between 490c and 600/kg cwt. Rams terminal sires $75/head.
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The successful applicant will need to be able to work as a team and with minimal supervision.
The successful applicant will need to be able to work as a team and with minimal supervision.
A company vehicle negotiable and pay above award rate.
A company vehicle negotiable and pay above award rate. They must possess organisational and communication skills.
They must possess organisational and communication skills.
To apply, please submit an application to the Manager: Ferguson’s Diesel Services Pty Ltd
We are looking for experienced Mechanics to join our Maintenance Department in fulltime positions based in Mount Gambier. Pay will be negotiable based on skills and experience offered by the applicants. We are also prepared to discuss flexibility with working arrangements and/or roster with us to accommodate applicant’s circumstances.
You will need to demonstrate experience for carrying out diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of heavy earthmoving and mobile crushing equipment in GEM’s workshop and on site.
This position comes included with a company vehicle.
365 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier or email fergusondiesel@bigpond.com
To apply, please submit an application to the Manager: Ferguson’s Diesel Services Pty Ltd 365 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier or email office@fergusondiesel.com.au
Applications close Friday 22nd May.
Lifestyle1 & SEN Radio have a vacancy for a Sales Representative working with the Mount Gambier based team.
The Mount Gambier sales team prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service to our advertising agencies and clients.
In order to be successful for this role, you will ideally have:
• Experience in radio sales
• Ability to develop sales strategies
• Meet or exceed your budget each month, quarter and year
• Proven experience in proactively expanding customer base and market
• Hold a current drivers licence.
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines & time management
• The ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel
Contact Jason Allen Email jason.allen@sen.com.au Phone 0417 285 163
The role responsibilities include:
• To operate as an effective member of the Gambier Earth Movers Pty Ltd workforce delivering outcomes in a safe and efficient manner
• Run and analyse diagnostics of diesel-powered plant and equipment
• Performing servicing and repair to plant and equipment
• Ensure regular preventative maintenance and inspections are carried out
• Maintain detailed activity logs of all work performed to plant and equipment
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Strong adherence to all WHS policies and procedures
• Diesel Plant Mechanic Trade Qualifications
• Current valid motor vehicle licence
• Sound diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Forklift licence and welding skills will be highly regarded
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to promote and maintain a safe, clean and compliant work environment
• Ability to communicate with management and other team members
• Willingness to work as a team and assist and support others as required
You will need to demonstrate experience in rebuilds of suspension, brake components and trailer axles including general truck trailer maintenance, wheel alignment and truck trailer frame inspections. We offer a fully equipped workshop with advanced brake and chassis testing technologies, gantry crane and purpose-built elevated work platform pit. Training will be provided in brake testing and wheel alignment equipment.
The role responsibilities include:
• To operate as an effective member of the Gambier Earth Movers Pty Ltd workforce delivering outcomes in a safe and efficient manner
• Performing servicing and repair of trailer equipment
• Component rebuilding
• Preventative maintenance and inspections
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Current valid motor vehicle licence
• Sound diagnostic and fault finding skills
• Welding skills and forklift licence will be highly regarded
• Computer skills
• Ability to promote and maintain a safe, clean and compliant work environment
• Ability to communicate with management and other team members
For further information about these positions or the Company please contact Bob Matthias on 0427 797 673.
Written applications, including the names and contact details of at least (2) two referees, must be addressed to: The Workshop 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 18 November 2022.
The Mount Gambier Softball League swung back into action last Saturday with Round 1 of the 2022/23 season.
The first game back saw last year’ premiers Concordes United take on Warriors, and it was a fantastic start for United coming out firing straight out of the gate.
Bec Von Duve took a great catch at second early on and this set the tone in the field for United. Their batting also picked up where they left off last season, amassing a huge 13 safe hits, led by coach Hannah Taylor ,who started off her RBIs tally with some big hitting.
efforts weren’t able to meet the challenge for the day. Mel Chuck and Clare Chaplin led from the front with safe hits for Warriors. Maddie Bowd was the star with 4 safe hits for Concordes, followed closely by Bec Von Duve with 3.
catch by Charli Kaigg at left field. With very few errors, Wanderers were able to keep Demons at bay for most of the game with some outstanding work at first base from Kim Key.
MT GAMBIERWarriors did their best to penetrate with the bat, but the Concordes fielding was too strong with again another beautiful catch at short stop from Maddie Bowd holding them at bay.
Again pitching was to be admired from United, with Dana Jones striking out and being quick to stop the ball and getting the outs at first.
Warriors however played up to their reputation for never giving up, and executed a great double play, but despite their
Game two of the season had the Wanderers all decked out in their new uniforms versus Demons. A tightly contested game throughout with a finals like atmosphere was a pitcher dominated affair. Some solid defensive work from both clubs were the highlights of the day with Wanderers executing a perfect double play to save a run at home plate in what would be a match defining moment. Whilst both teams bats were a little cold in their first encounters for the season, both line ups started to light it up later in the game but to no avail.
Rej Smith for Wanderers did the job on the mound whilst allowing only 5 hits throughout 5 innings pitched. Defensively the Wanderers were fairly sound, proving to be the difference between the two teams highlighted by an outstanding
Billie Jones threw seven strikeouts and collected a double of her own in a strong performance for her new club, and playing coach Kezia Feast also hit well for the Demons. It was a solid performance from all however the Demons just couldn’t convert enough opportunities to gain the lead at any point as Wanderers lead from start to finish prevailing 5-3 to open up their account for the 2022/23 season.
Concordes United 17 (Maddie Bowd ; Bec VonDuve 3; Dana Jones, Hannah Taylor & Codie Jackway 2) d Warriors 4 (Mel Chuck, Clare Chaplin, Kelly Doyle, Skyea McLean & Tash Vickers)
Wanderers 5 (Fiona Finch 2; Lily Finch, Rej Johnson, Kim Key, Leanne Little & Charli Kaigg )d Demons 3(Kezia Feast 2; Em Hart, Billie Jones & Steph Chant)
Last week 32 members rolled up for the game of 2-4-2 on a lovely spring afternoon at the Millicent Bowls Club. Tournament director Dirk Pietersma asked if there were any members available to assist in the kitchen on a Wednesday night during Night Owls and if so would they please contact Lorraine Hyland.
The winning team for the day went to John Madden and Iain Campbell with a score of 35+28 taking home the prize pool of $32 each. Second place with a score of 34+12, was the team of Gary Wilson and Kym Stewart, winning
the $5 bar voucher each. Other winning teams were, Peter Hyland, Peter Scanlon 32+14. Malcolm Wright, John Scudds 32+14. Garth Baker, Derrick Lindh 30+12. Rob Chambers, John Buhlmann 30+5. Ross Warren Frank Cooper 30+3 .Derek Bowering, Derk Pietersma 29+8 and Jan Buhlmann, David Reichelt 29+1.
2-4-2 WINNERS: (Left) John Madden & Iain Campbell
2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Right) Kym Stewart & Garry Wilson
Mid South East Netball Association umpire Bec Scanlon has been honoured at the recent Netball SA Gala Awards, selected as the 2022 My Money House Umpire of the Year.
Scanlon was selected for her ongoing commitment to creating development opportunities for umpires across MSENA and also, in previous seasons, lending a hand for badging in the Western Border Netball Association.
This year, she took on the role of association secretary, juggling her new commitment with making time to umpire at her home
club of Tantanoola and across the association. She has been instrumental in the development of junior and senior umpires by running clinics and liaising with Netball SA to run development courses with A badged umpires. After first achieving her C badge in 1999, Scanlon worked hard to obtain her B Badge in 2016 and has continued to develop her credentials ever since. She is a regular umpire at the Country Championships and is the MSENA umpire coordinator, organising umpires for the seven games per day of finals held over four weeks.
In a coup for the region, Western Border Netball Asssociation umpire Amy Hateley, who umpires for the Millicent Netball Club and also has been heavily involved in South East Regional Academy programs, was also one ofr the three finalists for the top umpiring honour.
Former North Gambier player Molly Watson continues to put her name up in lights, selected in the Premier League Team of the Year at goal defence. Molly is currently recovering from an ACL injury sustained eaarlier this year playing for the Southern Force in the Natrional Netball League.
Friday night baseball saw Tigers take on the young Federals team for the time in 22/23 season and it was important for Tigers to stamp their authority early as young sides can just hang around and cause damage.
R/up: Mardi Sunderland B grade 25-45: Sue Ireland 1
R/up: Bec Shanks 1 down
Ball winners: Val Williams, Karen Lock 2 down & Helen Chilton 2 down.
Captain v President was a tie, both teams 10 down, taking the top six scores from both teams.
2nd
COMPETITION WINNERS:
Federals struggled early with humidity in the air and the big names of Foster, Garth Ransom and Horrigan looking to cause damage with the bay early. Ben Marcus lead proceedings off for the orange and black with a nice single to get a runner on the board.
Federals let a number of batters get to first easily with some erratic
pitching and errors and after the first innings the crowd knew it was going to be a long night as the score board read 6-0 to Tigers.
Tigers coach Karl Ransom has been very vocal in his want for the side to have a foot on the throat mentality and not allow sides a sniff and this is what Tigers did.
Garret Ha found the middle of the bat and stood up at second base cleaning the bases in the third and Tigers moved further and further ahead in the game with a 13-0 lead after the fifth inning.
A pitching change for Tigers saw veteran superstar Ben Marcus take the mound and he didn’t look out
of place throwing great to retire Federals again before Tigers out the final nail in the coffin with four more runs over the next two innings to finish the game with a big victory of seventeen to zero.
Garret Ha and Ben Marcus lead the way for Tigers with the bat with two hits, while Jesse Foster and Garth Ransom both collected one each plus a walk. For Federals it was Eastufali battled hard with two hits.
Tigers 17 (G.Ha 2, B.Marcus 2, J.Foster, B.Morton, S.Shepherd, A.Reppin, G.Ransom )d Federals 0 (Eastufali 2, Hutchesson, Wilsmore)
Prior to hit-off times last Wednesday the AGM of the Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies was held. Kathy Ewer was elected the new president and Jan Shanahan continued in her role as captain for her final tenIt was also announced that the renovations of the ladies restrooms had been completed at a cost of $25,853.00 of which a Government Grant of $11,400 was received and the lady members contributed $14,200, a mighty effort on their behalf.
Major trophy winners were presented and Jan Shanahan was awarded the prestigious Duffield Pin and Lizzie Clements received the Medal of Medals Trophy, both trophies were presented by life member Isobel Phillips.
A large field of 47 ladies competed in the Peter Dempsey sponsored Stableford Event. The day was perfect for golf, the greens, once dry, were fast and the course setup long. However, six ladies played under their handicaps, creating several countbacks for first position. Four players finished the day on 37 points and the lucky winner was Jan Shanahan (19 handicap). Her split was 17/20 points. Jan played the long back nine very well with 20 points and what won the day for her was a birdie on the 18th par four hole resulting ifour points.
Unlucky losing the countback was second place competitor Carol Davis (17 handicap) who played a really consistent game with her split for the two nines 19/18 points.
Third placing was won by Andrea Pegler (19 handicap) also on 37 points. Andrea played well and recorded five pars in her round, but had a wipeout on the difficult 13th hole which cost her the first placing.
Janina Morrision (21 handicap) completed the 37 points countback but did not feature in the voucher presentations. Janina also had a birdie on the 5th par 4 hole.
Due to the large field 12 balls were given out to players who had in the range of 37 – 32 points.
The Pro Shot on the 8th par 3 hole collecting three balls was Susan Ryan, who has started to attend the Wednesday competitions.
The speciality prizes of a ball each for their performances on having the best score on the back nine went to A Grade - Diann Norman, B Grade - Kathy Ewer and C Grade - Susan Ryan.
On Wednesday, November 2, the play of the day will be the 3rd Round of the Olympic Trophy.
Fourteen ladies teed off last Saturday to play a stableford competition in perfect conditions.
Janina Morrison (20) continued her winning way by once again having a great 39 points, playing three below her handicap. Janina took out the honours for the day by three shots and her split on her card showed 20/19 points. Janina
registered seven three pointers for the day.
A countback for second placing took place and Lizzie Clements (38 handicap) won the position due to having four points on the final hole.
Lizzie carded 33 points and her split for the day was 17/16 points.
Third position went to Bernie Jennings (19 handicap) losing the countback to Lizzie due to the 18th Par 4 hole when Bernie hone point as compared to Lizzie’s fourpoints.
Bernie played to her handicap on the front nine having 18 points and
15 back nine.
STABLEFORD: (Above top) Runner up Carol Davis, winner Jan Shanahan & third placed Andrea Pegler
MEDAL OF MEDAL WINNER: (Above centre) Lizzie Clements presented by life member & donor Issie Phillips.
Winner Jan Shanahan presented by life member Issie Phillips
Barber Shield West Gambier 8/220 (J. DeJong 69; J. Blackwell 63; T.Badman 24; M. Little 4-25) d Mil Lel 93 ( L. Gibbs 25; J. Miller 18; T. Badman 4/19; K. Chapman 2/6)
Penola v North Sportsman’s (abandoned)
East Gambier 5/177 d South Gambier 109 (no details available)
Kongorong v Penola (no details available); South Gambier v Gambier Centrals (no details available); North Sportsman’s 9/102 (D. Poyner 47no.; C. Gentile 4/14; B. Rothall 2/24) d West Gambier 38 (D. Poyner 4/5; T. Telford 2/13; L. Richards 2/3); Glencoe v Mil lel (no results available)
Gambier Centrals v Tarpeena (no details available); Glencoe v Kalangadoo (no details available); Mil Lel 4/159 (B. Lawson 77no.; W, Lawson 25no.; no bowling details available) d Yahl 8/121 (no batting details available; C. Hicks 3/21; J. Haggett 2/21; A. Horbury 2/23)
West Gambier 7/55 (T. Richards 10no.; K. Jeffrey 9no.; S. Gericke 2/5; J. Manninen 2/1; B. Watson 2/14) d Penola/Naracoorte 4/53 (B. Watson 9ret.; W. Judd 2/3); Mil Lel 6/116 (R. Lucas 34; H. Hicks 29ret.; T. Fiegert 11no.; no bowling details available) d South Gambier 55 (no batting details available; R. Grigg 2/1; T. Virtanen 2/8); Millicent 3/152 (R. Lindner 31ret.; T. Lawlor 18ret.; I. Chambers 14ret.; M. Hunt 13ret.) d Mount Burr 8/51 (H. Baker 11no.; K. Kenny 2/4; N. Fitzgerald 2/4)
Mount Burr 4/96 (J. Flier 2/8; B. Lock 2/5) d Gambier Centrals 6/51 (B. Lock 14: no bowling details available); Millicent 3/107 (L. Robbins 18no.; no bowling details available) d Glencoe 7/24 (no details available); North Sportsman’s v Kongorong (washed out); South Gambier v West Gambier (washed out); East Gambier v Mil Lel (washed out); Penola - BYE
DIVISION ONE
Centrals/Uniting/Gambier v Uniting (no results available)
West Gambier v Glencoe (no results available)
Reidy park 11-70 d Mount Schank 1-33
Men’s singles: Z. Young d O. Geddes 6-0; C. Kelly d B. McInnes 6-2; H. Haywood lost to W. Boston 2-6
Women’s singles: B. Young d N. Eastough 7-5; J. Young d A. Hood 6-3; M. Kelly d H. Collins 6-0
DIVISION TWO
Suttontown v West Gambier (no results available); Reidy Park 7-52 d Mount Gambier 5-45; Mil Lel 7-51 d Glencoe 5-55
DIVISION THREE
Uniting - BYE; Moorak v Mount Gambier (no results available); West Gambier 11-67 d Mil Lel 1-22; Suttontown 10-69 d Centrals 2-28
LADIES DOUBLES
West Gambier v Reidy Park (no results available); Allendale East v Mil Lel (no results available); Glencoe 5-34 d Uniting 1-16
MIXED DOUBLES
Glencoe v Mount Gambier (no results available: Moorak Green 4-28 d Centrals 2-14; Moorak Gold 4-31 d Suttontown 2-20; Mount Gambier Blue 6-36 d Mount Schank 0-9
Mount Gambier RSL 58/8 d Naracoorte 32/0; Mount Gambier RSL White 48/6 d Port MacDonnell Blue 38/2; Mount Gambier Blue 69/8 d Naracorote RSL 40/0; Mount Gambier RSL Blue 51/8 d Port MacDonnell Red 32/0; Mount Gambier Red 61/8 d Millicent Red 36/0
Ladies Pennant Division One Kingston 46/4 d Penola Blue 44/2; Penola Red 70/8 d Mount Gambier RSL Blue 31/0; Millicent Red 55/8 d Millicent Blue 36/0; Mount Gambier RSL Red 65/8 d Port MacDonnell 27/0
Division Two
Mount Gambier 50/6 d Naracorote 44/2; Beachport Red 50/8 d Naracoorte RSL 41/0; Beachport Blue 57/8 d Lucindale 25/0; Port MacDonnell 53/6 d Robe 33/2
Division Three
Naracoorte 44/7 d Mount Gambier RSL 41/1; Millicent 61/8 d Robe 30/0
Saturday Open Pennant Division One Robe 70/10 d Millicent 69/2; Mount Gambier Red 88/8 d Naracoorte 60/4; Mount Gambier RSL Red 101/12 d Penola 50/0; Port MacDonnell 80/12 d Mount Gambeir Blue 64/0; Mount Gambier RSL Blue 70/8 d Kingston 54/4
Division Two Robe 115/12 d Kalangadoo 51/0; Mount Gambier 74/12 d Beachport 62/0; Naracoorte RSL 82/10 d Millicent Red 65/2; Naracoorte 83/12 d Lucindale 59/9; Mount Gambier RSL 71/12 d Millicent Blue 57/0
Division Three (South)
Port MacDonnell Red 107/12 d Port MacDonnell Blue 41/0; Beachport 87/12 d Mount Gambier Blue 65/0; Mount Gambier RSL Red 91/12 d Millicent Blue 50/0; Penola 81/10d Mount Gambier Red 63/2; Mount Gambier RSL Blue 64/2 d Millicent Red 80/0
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Davey (Coach’s Award), Jake Blackwell (Joint Runner Up), Sam Shoemark (Joint Runner Up), Brodey Koop (Coach), Jensen Childs (Most Improved), Cam Saint (Best & Fairest) presented by Marc van Riet
Team of the Year members - Cooper Fear & Louise O’Callaghan (see photo number 12 for full team)
9. Senior Women trophy winners Scott Dickson (Coach), Olivia Gwilym (Best & Fairest), Rachel Muzaliwa (Runner Up and Most Improved) & Wanita Robinson (Coach’s Award)
10. Young Lion of the Year - Rogerson Cup Nominees Patrick Dycer, Scarlet Creek, Saskia Brogan, Patrick Muzaliwa presented by Ady Smith. Absent: Riley Johnson
11. Under12D - Kiah Connolly (Team Manager), Ben Sullivan, Brock Hegarty, Harry Window, Tait Kidman, Liam Salmon, Henry Milne, Javion Wright & Riley Turnbull (Coach). Absent: Decklyn Shaw, Finlay Benny, Jett Roberts, Luke Neumann & Ben Baxter
12. Centrals Team Of The Year
(Made up of all eight teams playing for points grades from Under 12 to Seniors). Back (L-R): Jensen Childs, Brodey Koop (Coach), Josh Taylor, Sam Shoemark (Coach), Jake Blackwell, Cam Saint. Middle (L-R): Henry Smith, Zac Sneddon, Jai Hillstone, Alex Obedi, Olivia Gwilym. Front (L-R): Maximos Prantsidis (Goal Keeper), Charlie Moors, Emmy Jeffrey, Patrick Dycer, Scarlet Creek. Absent: Cooper Fear & Louise O’Callaghan( see photo number eight)
13. Attending Life Members - Back (L-R): Jason Moors, Lynton Perryman, Greg Clark, Shane Dycer, Paul Mckenzie & Chris Dycer. Front (L-R): Lyn Pettingill, Lisa Mckenzie, Marc van Riet. Absent: Merv Heemskerk, Phil Muller, Alan Hogg, Steve Toope, Jenny Heemskerk & Adrian Koop
14. Under13 trophy winners Emmy Jeffrey (Best & Fairest), Sherridan Picken (Coach’s Award), Charlie Moors (Runner Up) & Saskia Brogan (Most Improved)
15. Young Lion of the Year - Rogerson Cup winner Patrick Dycer (left) presented
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Perfect weather greeted the women at the Blue Lake Golf Club last Wednesday, some to play in the semi finals of the 2022 Club Championships and a stableford competition for those not involved in championships.
The final berths are now finalised and the 1st semi in Division 1 saw Ronda Edwards and Cherryl Hill go head to head in match play and the first nine holes saw four wins to Edwards and three to Hill both recording 46 off the stick but on the turn Edwards won the 10th and 11th squaring 12th and 13th clinching pars on the 14th and 15th giving her the win 5/3. With no handicaps involved it should be noted that Edwards plays off 14 and Hill 23 and Hill certainly wasn’t disgraced.
The 2nd semi of Sue Agars versus Dianne Perryman also produced their best, both making use of the fast running fairways and fast greens but it was Perryman showing the way with four straight wins followed by squaring the 5th and 6th holes. Both only produced one par each and the score on the turn was Perryman 3-up. Perryman’s consistency proved to be Agars undoing and a lost ball after hitting a tree on the difficult 13th looked ominous but she wasn’t done just yet taking wins on the 14th and 15th, Perryman won the 16th claiming a 4/2 win.
The 1st semi in Division 2 between Beryl Mahoney and Lyn Gill, the win to Mahoney was a credit to her as she has only been playing golf for several years and taken to it with gusto playing two or three times a week. Taking the first three holes Gill was under pressure from the get go but was able to square 4 and 5 and a win on the 6th with a square on the 7th. Mahoney took control again and won the 8th and 9th, four up on the turn. Gill did win on the 10th from a nice chip-in ferret but with two more wins to Mahoney on the 11th and 12th and another ferret on the 14th from Gill to square the hole it was game over 5/4.
The 2nd semi proved an epic game between two evenly matched players, Kate Hommelhoff and Jaynee Oberer, going to sudden death to the 19th hole. The game started in favour of Oberer with 5 wins that included a par on the long par five 3rd. Most holes were only one stroke between a win, loss or square proving a close competition. On the turn Oberer was 5-up, Hommelhoff dug deep and chipped away at Oberer’s confidence winning 10th, 11th and 12th making her only 2-down, Oberer then won the 13th, another three wins to Hommelhoff and all was square after 18 holes. Crossing back over to the 1st and with a win Hommelhoff earned herself a spot in the grand final.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL (Sunday, November 11) Division 1: 36 holes - R. Edwards v D. Perryman. Division 2: 27 holes - B. Mahoney v K. Hommelhoff.
It was Josie Ashby’s day when she fired 41 points in the play of the day and topping the podium for division one. Off a 22 handicap she played four strokes under the daily stroke rating of 72. Her card showed five pars, no wipes and 84 off the stick with splits of 22/19. Runner-up Karen Panagopoulos, 27 handicap signed for 35 points, splits of 17/18, recording two pars and one wipe.
Back in the winners for division two, Lucy Richards posted 33 points with 3 x three-pointers and 3 wipes from splits of 17/16 good enough to take the win from runner-up Shannon McDonnell who was pleased with her 31 points. McDonnell had 20 points on the front nine but stumbled on the back nine only gathering 11 points. Five three-pointers and two wipes registered on her card.
Nearest to the pin 2nd shot on the 14th winner’s were Rosemary Martland (div 1) and Lucy Richards (div 2). The pro-shot was won by Annette Ford and ferret prizes going to Gael Ford 1st, Lee Anderson 10th and Trudy Herbert 14th.
This week’s competition is stableford.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINALISTS DECIDED: (Back) Division 1 semi
winners
Ronda Edwards & Dianne Perryman and (front) division 2 semi final winners Beryl Mahoney & Kate Hommelhoff
The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has arrived in Australian showrooms with advanced safety and connected technologies, excellent packaging and practicality, and the choice of petrol and hybrid powertrains and two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Sue Ireland 37, Mardi Sunderland 34 (countback) & Debbie Tincknell 34 9 hole competition on front 9
Janet Watson 20pts
NTP. 3rd : Glenis Skeer
NTP 13th: Bronwyn Clarke
NTP 2nd shot (25-31 handicap) 5th: Lois Tilley
NTP 2nd shot (32-45 handicap)17th: Sue Ireland
Secret 9 holes: Bec Shanks 20pts
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The Mount Gambier District Little Athletics season is shaping up nicely with several new additions to the calendar. The season kicked off on Friday night following a family open day on October 16. Adrian Lynch, who has stepped back into the role of President, whilst Mick Ellis travels overseas, was delighted to see initial registrations online already over the 100 mark. “To have 113 already signed up bodes well, considering we still expect a further 50 to join before Christmas,” Adrian said. “Last year we catered for 156 eager participants.”
The 2022 season coincides with the 50-year- anniversary of Little Athletics in South Australia (SALAA). First formed in 1972, SALAA is affiliated with Little Athletics Australia and continues to go from strength to strength, especially on the back of the Commonwealth Games success of the likes of Jess Stenson (nee Trengove), a Limestone Coast native and proud Little Athletics alumni. The committee has been meeting regularly in the lead up and are looking forward to seeing everyone come out and try to emulate the likes of Peter Bol and Jess after the recent Commonwealth Games in England.
The Tiny Tots (Under 5) start at 4.15pm, whilst the older age-groups (Under 6-17) are encouraged to arrive from 4.30pm onwards with a warm up scheduled for 4.45pm and the meet starting as close to 5pm as possible. Please head to Mount Gambier High School and find a committee member to point you in the right direction upon arrival. Anyone who would like more information is directed to either the MGDLA website (https:// mountgambierlac.com.au/) or search for the Mt Gambier District Little Athletics page on Facebook.
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GXL grades add high-grade LED headlights, front fog lights, roof rails and rear privacy glass.
Inside, GXL gains combination leather-accented and fabric upholstery, leather-accented shift knob and steering wheel, electrochromatic rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control and two extra USB-C ports in the rear of the centre console.
The upgraded multimedia system features a larger 10.5-inch touchscreen display and gains satellite navigation as standard, with extra safety features including a panoramic view monitor and parking support brake6.
The flagship Atmos is priced from $43,550 for the petrol, $46,050 for the 2WD hybrid and $49,050 for the
AWD hybrid1, and is differentiated externally by 18-inch alloys, a panoramic moon roof and a power rear hatch with kick sensor.
Additional interior features include leather-accented upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-way adjustable powered driver’s seat, a full digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster display, nanoeTM® X8 air conditioning technology, illuminated entry and a wireless phone charger.
Safety equipment is boosted further with the addition of an enhanced panoramic view monitor, Advanced Park Assist and pedestrian detection for the parking support brake system.
Power for the petrol variants comes courtesy of a thermally efficient 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine developing 126kW at 6600rpm and 202Nm from 44004900rpm, driving the front wheels via a sequential ten-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Hybrid versions employ a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine teamed to an electric motor on the front axle for a combined maximum power output of 146kW and a low 4.3l/100km10 fuel consumption on the combined cycle test.
Hybrid AWD variants add a second electric drive motor on the rear axle while fuel consumption remains as low as 4.4l/100km10 on the combined cycle test.
Eight exterior paint colours are available on the Corolla Cross, consisting of Glacier White, Frosted White, Stunning Silver, Eclipse Black, Atomic Rush, Lunar Blue, Moondust Grey and Jungle Khaki.
The Corolla Cross is covered by Toyota Warranty Advantage, which offers up to 5-year unlimited kilometre coverage extending to seven-years on engine and driveline, with capped-price servicing for the first five years/75,000km and each 12-month/15,000km service costing $23015.
Pop into Noel Barr Toyota at 35 Bay Road, Mount Gambier, and find out more about the new Corolla Cross.
MILLICENT GOLF LADIES: Kathy Webber, Mary Winser, Bronwyn Clarke & Janet Watson. INSPIRATIONAL: Olympian Izzy Batt-Doyle with Zara Cole at a Little Athletics visit last season.
