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The Border Watch : November 5th 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 3 Defect check leads to cannabis discovery POLICE have arrested a 23-year-old man from Mount Burr for two cannabis related matters. A routine traffi c stop on Thursday night by Meningie police to check on defects on the man’s car led to the discovery of small bags of cannabis. The man was charged with possessing a traffi cable quantity of cannabis. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date. Further enquiries were made on Friday and Millicent police searched the man’s home address and located cannabis plants growing hydroponically and a further traffi cable quantity of cannabis. He was re-arrested and charged with cultivating cannabis hydroponically and possession of a traffi cable quantity of cannabis. He was bailed to appear at the Millicent Magistrates Court on December 18. SURPRISED: Nobody was surprised more than 99-year-old Mavis Mawson when she received a red rose from Eddie Heaver at the Compton Primary School 150th birthday celebrations. Pictures: TREVOR JACKSON Compton celebrations 150th birthday marked with trip down memory lane JA T tr JACKSON TREVOR trevor@tbw.com.au THE 150th birthday of Compton Primary School was celebrated in style with a weekend of fun activities and memories. The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly a special tree planting on Sunday morning with a large crowd surrounding the longest living former students, Jack Lewis, 97, and Mavis Mawson, 99, and the two youngest current students, Serenity Gordon and Kade O’Dea, both fi ve, as they took on the ceremonial role. Everyone was taken by surprise when Eddie Heaver stepped up unannounced and offered Mavis a red rose. The pair shared a brief chat and a few memories before the tree planting continued. A memorial service also took place to remember the fallen with laying of wreaths. The RSL Blue Lake Highland Pipe Band entertained the crowd and various stalls were open to offer food and various goods. Displays of history were set up with many photographs supplied depicting the rich history of the school. Another popular attraction was the old school building that had been recreated, with students holding re-enactments of school life back in the early years of settlement. Librarian, dance and drama teacher Shirley Roulstone initiated the display, which included an old-school dragster style push bike, a Levin motorbike, possibly ridden by the principal of the day, and of course the classic Aussie outhouse. “I was very pleased with the way it all turned out,” Ms Roulston said. “I think it was just wonderful. “All the kids loved it and they did re-enactments of school life years ago as well as a ‘class of the future’ where they imagined what it would be like to live in this time.” Ms Roulston said the display was also designed to fi t on a float for the upcoming Christmas pageant. Colin and Mavis Thompson have grandchildren attending the school and were more than happy to help out where they could. “We provided the Levin motorcycle and many of the old photos for the displays,” Colin said. “It is such a wonderful school - very family oriented.” And that seemed to be the spirit of the weekend with many former students and teachers attending, including Peta Corbett, who taught at the school from 1988 to 2003. “I was very pleased to come down here from Adelaide for this weekend,” she said. A commemorative mosaic was unveiled and a time capsule was prepared. Troy Bell Invites All Volunteers To join him along with The Hon. John Dawkins MLC For a complimentary morning tea Sorrentos Cafe Wednesday Nov 6th 10:30am 632791 There’s something more valuable than uryrqrr in need r the feeling that it Foodbank is an independent South Australian not for profit association that sources donations of food and groceries from the food industry for distribution to welfare agencies. We put over 2.2 million meals a year on the tables of hungry people, many of them elderly and children. As times get tougher, we need your help. Every dollar we receive is invested in ongoing programs to buy needed foods. Your donation or bequest will continue to generate food long after we are all gone. Foodbank Mt Gambier branch services the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria region. RELIVING THE PAST: Kiera Waters and Shirley Roulstone enjoy recreating the past for the Compton Primary School 150th birthday celebrations. More pictures in tomorrow’s edition. To donate visit www.fbsa.org.au 617735 The Border Watch, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 3
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