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Dog trials return to calendar

Held at Hastings Cunningham Reserve over two days, the Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club had a successful return to its October Dog Trials. Incorporating agility and jumping, obedience and rally disciplines the club was happy with competitor numbers. almost 500, after not holding the event for the past two years. The trials provide an economic boost to the Mount Gambier community with most competitors travelling to compete, including a significant number coming from as far as Port Lincoln. With classes for novice through to masters the trial caters for everyone and any dog type is eligible to enter. Favourable weather in the lead up and during the event, as well as ground maintenance from Mount Gambier City Council, had the grounds in top condition and was highlighted in the times ran by some dogs.

With everything needing to be completed perfectly to achieve passes in the competitors’ chosen discipline, competition was tight across the whole event and, for some, passes were hard to come by. For those competing for the first time, they were happy to have the opportunity to test themselves in a competition environment. Overall, the club was happy with the number of competitors who passed the courses set by the judges over the weekend.

The club focus now returns to weekly obedience training for local members on Wednesday and Sunday mornings and planning towards its next competition trial to be held at Easter next year. New members are always welcome.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARREN ARCHBALD (TURN8 PHOTOGRAPHY)

Volunteers & donations needed for 2022 Community Christmas Appeal

Demand for support over the upcoming festive season is expected to increase as preparations are made for the annual Community Christmas Appeal in Wattle Range.

Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll said council was very pleased to be partnering with the Millicent Combined Churches to assist with the 2022 Community Christmas Appeal, with the Mayor already rolling up his sleeves and helping sort the donations that have already been collected. “It is important that we continue to think of others at a time that they need us most,” Mayor Noll said. “We are urgently calling for volunteers and cash donations from across the entire Wattle Range region.

The hampers, which contain food, books, toys, vouchers and other essential items, will be distributed to those in need across Wattle Range just before Christmas.

“Last year we distributed almost 160 hampers,”he said. “With so many still affected by the impacts of the pandemic, as well as increased cost of living pressures, we are expecting the need to be even greater this year.”

The Community Christmas Appeal would not be possible without the ongoing support of the wider community, and organisations such as the Millicent, Beachport and Kalangadoo Lions Clubs, the Wattle Range Lions Club, Foodbank, Millicent Community Learning Centre, Millicent Mens Shed, AC Care, St Vinnies Mount Gambier, Kimberly Clark, and the St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School.

Anyone interested in volunteering some time to assist with the Appeal can register by emailing events@wattlerange.sa.gov.au In addition, cash donations can be made at the any of Council’s Offices and food donations in the yellow boxes which will be placed at local supermarkets. Any enquiries can be directed to Council on 8733 0900 or Shaun Mulick, Millicent Community Church on 0427 963 490. “Help us help those in need this Christmas,” Mayor Noll said.