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The South Eastern Times : September 30th 2014
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1 NEWS8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Fete has attracted some unique gifts. Woodworker Rod Harkness has donated wooden toys for the October 10 event. For the sixth year in a row, Mr Harkness will bring some festive cheer to many by donating wooden toys to the Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal. Proudly Sponsored by The South Ea#tern Time# & To nominate an Outstanding Employee or Business, complete the Nomination Form below and mail it to: MBCA Secretary, PO Box 859, Millicent SA 5280. Nomination Forms are also available from & can be submitted at the Millicent Tourist Information Centre, Wattle Range Council and The South Eastern Times. The winners will be announced on Friday, October 31 at the Somerset Hotel Motel. Cocktail Dinner $25. RSVP by Monday, October 27 on 8733 2888. All welcome to attend. I, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (PRINT FULL NAME) as Nominator, would like to nominate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ (NAME OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYEE) from ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (NAME OF EMPLOYEE’S WORKPLACE, IF APPLICABLE) for the following award category (PLEASE TICK ONE ONLY) Outstanding Business - Agricultural/Horticultural Outstanding Business - Manufacturing/Construction Outstanding Business - Service Industry Outstanding Business - Retail Industry Employee of the Year Rotary Young Employee of the Year (under the age of 21 as of 1st January 2014) Please provide an explanation of 25 words or more for your nomination: In past years, his lovinglycrafted toys have formed part of the pre-Christmas gifts to families in fi nancial need across Millicent and district. But this year some of the toys will be sold at the fete, with the proceeds going towards food hampers for those in need. Over the past nine months, Rod has 493 hours crafting 8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent C NEWS8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Fete has attracted some unique gifts. Woodworker Rod Harkness has donated wooden toys for the October 10 event. For the sixth year in a row, Mr Harkness will bring some festive cheer to many by donating wooden toys to the Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal. Proudly Sponsored by The South Ea#tern Time# & To nominate an Outstanding Employee or Business, complete the Nomination Form below and mail it to: MBCA Secretary, PO Box 859, Millicent SA 5280. Nomination Forms are also available from & can be submitted at the Millicent Tourist Information Centre, Wattle Range Council and The South Eastern Times. The winners will be announced on Friday, October 31 at the Somerset Hotel Motel. Cocktail Dinner $25. RSVP by Monday, October 27 on 8733 2888. All welcome to attend. I, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (PRINT FULL NAME) as Nominator, would like to nominate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ (NAME OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYEE) from ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (NAME OF EMPLOYEE’S WORKPLACE, IF APPLICABLE) for the following award category (PLEASE TICK ONE ONLY) Outstanding Business - Agricultural/Horticultural Outstanding Business - Manufacturing/Construction Outstanding Business - Service Industry Outstanding Business - Retail Industry Employee of the Year Rotary Young Employee of the Year (under the age of 21 as of 1st January 2014) Please provide an explanation of 25 words or more for your nomination: In past years, his lovingly- crafted toys have formed part of the pre-Christmas gifts to families in fi nancial need across Millicent and district. But this year some of the toys will be sold at the fete, with the proceeds going towards food hampers for those in need. Over the past nine months, Rod has 493 hours crafting of of 110 wooden toys for preschool aged children. It has been a family affair in this time with his 96-yearold mother Margaret Louise Harkness knitting the clothes for dolls and sewing the bed covers for the doll houses. “I want to do something for the kids,” Mr Harkness said. “I like being creative, working with wood and making some new toys.” Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Committee member Gloria Hutchesson said her group and the recipients of the toys appreciated his efforts. “It is the sixth year that Rod has helped us out,” she said. “It is wonderful that he does this for our town.” 1 NEWS8 C 8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent Combine WS8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Fete has attracted some unique gifts. Woodworker Rod Harkness has donated wooden toys for the October 10 event. For the sixth year in a row, Mr Harkness will bring some festive cheer to many by donating wooden toys to the Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal. Proudly Sponsored by The South Ea#tern Time# & To nominate an Outstanding Employee or Business, complete the Nomination Form below and mail it to: MBCA Secretary, PO Box 859, Millicent SA 5280. Nomination Forms are also available from & can be submitted at the Millicent Tourist Information Centre, Wattle Range Council and The South Eastern Times. The winners will be announced on Friday, October 31 at the Somerset Hotel Motel. Cocktail Dinner $25. RSVP by Monday, October 27 on 8733 2888. All welcome to attend. I, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (PRINT FULL NAME) as Nominator, would like to nominate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ (NAME OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYEE) from ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (NAME OF EMPLOYEE’S WORKPLACE, IF APPLICABLE) for the following award category (PLEASE TICK ONE ONLY) Outstanding Business - Agricultural/Horticultural Outstanding Business - Manufacturing/Construction Outstanding Business - Service Industry Outstanding Business - Retail Industry Employee of the Year Rotary Young Employee of the Year (under the age of 21 as of 1st January 2014) Please provide an explanation of 25 words or more for your nomination: In past years, his lovingly- crafted toys have formed part of the pre-Christmas gifts to families in fi nancial need across Millicent and district. But this year some of the toys will be sold at the fete, with the proceeds going towards food hampers for those in need. Over the past nine months, Rod has 493 hours crafting of 110 wooden toys for pre- school aged children. It has been a family affair in this time with his 96-year- old mother Margaret Louise Harkness knitting the clothes for dolls and sewing the bed covers for the doll houses. “I want to do something for the kids,” Mr Harkness said. “I like being creative, work- ing with wood and making some new toys.” Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Committee member Gloria Hutchesson said her group and the recipients of the toys appreciated his efforts. “It is the sixth year that Rod has helped us out,” she said. “It is wonderful that he does this for our town.” shop shop in George Street for most of this year. The remaining toys will be collected in December on behalf of the Millicent appeal committee. Among the other items expected to be on sale at the fete at the Millicent Uniting Church Hall are toys, fl owers, plants, bric-a-brac, mystery bottles, table decorations, homemade cakes and lollies. Lunch and morning tea will be available. Each year, the appeal raises several thousand dollars to make Christmas a little brighter for families struggling to make ends meet. The food hampers are valued at well over $100, containing Christmas cake, chips, tea, coffee, milk and gift WS8 Crafty donation Unique toys to be sold at Christmas fete THE upcoming Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Fete has attracted some unique gifts. Woodworker Rod Harkness has donated wooden toys for the October 10 event. For the sixth year in a row, Mr Harkness will bring some festive cheer to many by donating wooden toys to the Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal. Proudly Sponsored by The South Ea#tern Time# & To nominate an Outstanding Employee or Business, complete the Nomination Form below and mail it to: MBCA Secretary, PO Box 859, Millicent SA 5280. Nomination Forms are also available from & can be submitted at the Millicent Tourist Information Centre, Wattle Range Council and The South Eastern Times. The winners will be announced on Friday, October 31 at the Somerset Hotel Motel. Cocktail Dinner $25. RSVP by Monday, October 27 on 8733 2888. All welcome to attend. I, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (PRINT FULL NAME) as Nominator, would like to nominate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ (NAME OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYEE) from ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (NAME OF EMPLOYEE’S WORKPLACE, IF APPLICABLE) for the following award category (PLEASE TICK ONE ONLY) Outstanding Business - Agricultural/Horticultural Outstanding Business - Manufacturing/Construction Outstanding Business - Service Industry Outstanding Business - Retail Industry Employee of the Year Rotary Young Employee of the Year (under the age of 21 as of 1st January 2014) Please provide an explanation of 25 words or more for your nomination: In past years, his lovingly- crafted toys have formed part of the pre-Christmas gifts to families in fi nancial need across Millicent and district. But this year some of the toys will be sold at the fete, with the proceeds going towards food hampers for those in need. Over the past nine months, Rod has 493 hours crafting of 110 wooden toys for pre- school aged children. It has been a family affair in this time with his 96-year- old mother Margaret Louise Harkness knitting the clothes for dolls and sewing the bed covers for the doll houses. “I want to do something for the kids,” Mr Harkness said. “I like being creative, work- ing with wood and making some new toys.” Millicent Combined Churches Christmas Appeal Committee member Gloria Hutchesson said her group and the recipients of the toys appreciated his efforts. “It is the sixth year that Rod has helped us out,” she said. “It is wonderful that he does this for our town.” shop in George Street for most of this year. The remaining toys will be collected in December on behalf of the Millicent appeal committee. Among the other items expected to be on sale at the fete at the Millicent Uniting Church Hall are toys, fl owers, plants, bric-a-brac, mystery bottles, table decorations, homemade cakes and lollies. Lunch and morning tea will be available. Each year, the appeal raises several thousand dollars to make Christmas a little brighter for families struggling to make ends meet. The food hampers are valued at well over $100, containing Christmas cake, chips, tea, coffee, milk and gift TOYS TOYS FOR MANY: Millicent Combined Christmas Appeal Committee member Gloria Hutchesson thanks volunteer woodworker Rod Harkness for his contribution. International approach to solve traffi c issue Nominator’s Signature ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Contact Phone No�� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Please return this form in a sealed envelope to MBCA Secretary, PO Box 859, Millicent SA 5280 or drop into any of the boxes provided at the following locations: Millicent Tourist PROUDLY Information Centre, Wattle Range Council, The South Eastern Times. Submissions must be received by Friday, October 17, 2014� Winners will be announced Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Somerset Hotel Motel� All welcome to attend� Cocktail Dinner $25� Please RSVP by October 27 on 8733 2888� 656310 18 - The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 SUPPORTED BY ROBE Mayor Peter Riseley believes the seaside town could solve a traffi c problem if it followed the example of the bustling capital city of Britain’s London. “With the popularity of both walking and bike riding increasing, there is increased talk about the shared paths,” Mr Riseley said. “London has extensive paths through Kensington and Hyde Park with far greater density of users than Robe can imagine. “Confl ict is managed by bicycle riders staying to the left of the pathways and sounding their bell when approaching pedestrians and also on blind corners. “Walkers and joggers stay on the right hand side of the path so they can visually sight approaching bikes. “Because the left hand side is vacant, bikes approaching from behind have unrestricted passage and have also warned the walkers by sounding of the bell. “By observation, this system worked very well in what is, compared to Robe, a much more congested situation.” www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au CATEGORIES available Six Nominations close OCTOBER 17th
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