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The Border Watch : October 24th 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 5 Power tools stolen POLICE are investigating a recent break-in at a Nangwarry shed. Sometime between last Friday and Tuesday, thieves entered the shed on the Riddoch Highway and stole a number of power tools, including a welder, angle grinder and a power saw. Anyone with information about the theft or stolen items can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 2014 CRIME PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANTS The South Australian Government is committed to keeping our communities safe. FRIENDS: Grant High School students Alyce Cagney, Ashleigh Johnstone, Mikaelah Coclonis and Tayla Wilkinson spend time with an alpaca at the Ag Learning Centre at the showgrounds yesterday. Show fever sweeps city Excitement builds for action-packed spring carnival JA T tr JACKSON TREVOR trevor@tbw.com.au THE city’s showgrounds are a hive of activity as preparations peak for the opening of the 153rd Mount Gambier Spring Show tomorrow. All the usual features will again be present, as well as new inclusions that are sure to please, according to Mount Gambier Agricultural and Horticultural Society president Peter Woodruff. He said a number of new features, such as the Stray Dog Boat Builders, were sure to be a hit with younger members of the community. “They were going to be here last year, but missed the event so they’ve come back with a vengeance,” Mr Woodruff said. “Any child who goes in will end up coming out with a model boat and I think the kids will enjoy themselves so much and walk away having achieved something.” Mr Woodruff said the theme of this year’s show, Wood is Good, came about to show support for the troubled timber industry in the region, which will include the usual log chopping and the ever-popular Lumberjacks shows with a new spin. “The Lumberjacks are a brilliant group based on a comedy theme,” he said. “This year they have log rolling where they’ll be in water rolling logs, having fi ghts on them and various other games. “That should be a lot of fun.” The award-winning Ag Learning Centre will be another major focus of the show, which involves students from Grant High School in a handson role. “They have displays, including milking cows and shearing sheep, and also have goats, puppies, chickens and a whole range of young animals in there. “It’s a bit like an animal nursery, but with an educational theme. “We have had it at the show for around 10 years and we use the Grant High School kids to monitor and keep an eye on all the animals.” The harness racing club will also return this year with three trials set down for Saturday night, with the second trial of the evening including children and ponies. The dairy cattle will return and championship dogs, sheep dogs and yard dogs will be on display. There will also be a full contingent of side shows and rides and the whole event should fi nish with a bang. “Howard and Sons have been doing fi reworks for us for many years,” Mr Woodruff said. “They always put on a good show and they are innovators in their own fi eld. “The fi reworks are getting more and more spectacular all the time and this year they will be bringing new displays as well. “Last year was spectacular and I’d like to think they will be even better than that.” A full program with a list of events was published in yesterday’s edition of The Border Watch. ACTION-PACKED: Mount Gambier Agricultural and Horticultural Society life member Ashley Hartwig and president Peter Woodruff are expecting an exciting weekend at the 153rd Mount Gambier Spring Show, with new features and all-time favourites sure to please. Former timber mill workers return to Dartmoor FORMER workers from the disused Dartmoor Carter Holt Harvey mill will reunite next month. In June 2008, the small community was shocked when the town’s main employer announced it would close the timber processing facility. The mill closed in September 2008, throwing 130 employees into the uncertain world of seeking new employment. “Since that time, with the benefi t of training opportunities and other employment assistance, most people have been able to pick up the pieces and move into different job roles,” reunion spokesperson Ricky Owens said. As the fi ve-year anniversary of the facility closure approached, a group of former employees gathered and decided to organise a reunion and found through social media feedback that there was enough interest to make their vision a reality. “It’s been fi ve years now since the mill closed and it was an emotional time for us all, so it will be good to catch up with old workmates and see what everyone is up to,” former mill employee Bob Jones said. The reunion will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 4pm at the Dartmoor Hotel and is open to anyone associated with the mill - not just the workers who were there until the end of operations. Bookings should be made by calling the hotel on (03) 5528 1240. Free camping is available at Fort O’Hare for those with suitable equipment. The Border Watch, Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 5 To support this commitment and to better equip communities to address local crime and safety issues, the Attorney-General’s Department is making funding available for local crime prevention and community safety projects with an additional allocation of funding for dedicated graffiti prevention projects. Grants from $10,000 to $50,000 are available for any single project of up to 12 months duration. The grant funding is non-recurrent. To download a copy of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grant Guidelines and an application form please visit www.agd.sa.gov.au/crimepreventiongrants Alternatively, information can be obtained by emailing strategicpolicy@agd.sa.gov.au or by phoning (08) 8207 1555. This program contributes to the Government’s Safe Communities, Healthy Neighbourhoods Strategic Priority. Applications close Wednesday 20 November 2013. 3987265 Weed Busters Month Natural Resources South East is hosting a number of community events across the region during October and November to involve people in important weed identifi cation and weed management matters. All events are free to attend • Get your weeds identifi ed by experts • Discuss weed management issues with Authorised officers • Have your say on plants declared under the Natural Resources Management Act. Special guest Chris Brodie, Weed Botanist with the SA Herbarium will be at the Robe and Keith events to demonstrate techniques to collect and press plants for identifi cation. Upcoming events: • 26 Oct Mt Gambier Farmers Market, Cave Gardens, 9am – 12pm • 2 Nov Penola Show • 2 Nov Mt Gambier Market Place, 10am – 4pm • 4 Nov Robe Council Chambers, 7 – 9pm • 6 Nov Natural Resources South East District Office, Anzac Tce, Keith, 10am – 2pm • 9 Nov Kincraig Plaza, Naracoorte, 9am – 1pm For more information contact the Natural Resources Centre, South East on 8735 1177 or www.senrm.sa.gov.au 3978436
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