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The South Eastern Times : February 12th 2015
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4 NEWS Mill history explored THE Millicent Public Library will host its first Local History Afternoon for the new year next Tuesday, February 17. Local identity Dennis Clifford will take audi- ences on a journey as he traces the history and development of APCEL as it was first known through to Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA). Mr Clifford began his working life at APCEL prior to the 1960 development and worked at the site for 41 years. Along with a wealth of knowledge, he has extensive documentation and photographs about the development and innovation that has influenced pulp production, APCEL and KCA. The presentation will start at 1.30am with an afternoon tea to follow. For more information contact the library on 8733 0903. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Need to know what’s happening? Go to www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au Upcoming Events List your event: events@wattlerange.sa.gov.au FEBRUARY FRIDAY 13 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am SATURDAY 14 • Mt Burr Primary School Reunion, 10am, Mt Burr • MONDAY 16 Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 17 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Millicent Local History Afternoon - Denis Clifford, 1.30pm - 2,30pm, Millicent Public Library WEDNESDAY 18 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential FRIDAY 20 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am MONDAY 23 • Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 24 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport WEDNESDAY 25 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential LEADING THE CHARGE: Among the influential figures at the community event on Sunday were Limestone Coast Protection Alliance event coordinator Sue Westgarth, Robe Mayor Peter Riseley, LCPA chairman Huck Shepherd, Grant Mayor Richard Sage, Greens MLC Mark Parnell, Greens Senator Penny Wright, Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell, agricultural advocate Anne Daw, Lock The Gate community engagement coordinator Annie Kia and South East farmer and specialist irrigator Tony Beck. Gasfield free declaration South East residents combine for Mil Lel event KEN BR brett@ KENNEDY RETT brett@tbw.com.au s spokesperson campaigning against “fracking” in the region has urged people concerned about the controversial mining practice to lodge submissions for a parliamentary inquiry on the matter. “You can win this one,” South Australian Greens Senator Penny Wright said while addressing more than 150 people on Sunday at the gasfield free declaration event at Mil Lel. Senator Wright and Greens MLC Mark Parnell were among the high-profile guests at the event, which aimed to empower residents throughout the Grant district. Speaking out against the potential of unconventional gas production and use of the hydraulic fracturing process in the South East, Senator Wright called for unity in the months ahead. “We know we are on the verge in this century of making decisions that will affect us for all time,” Ms Wright said. “Democracy, the strength of it, relies on citizens and communities saying we demand our politicians will make decisions for all our interests.” Mr Parnell urged residents to share their views with the state parliament’s natural resources committee. While submissions were due on January 31, Mr Parnell said it was not too late to be heard. “I’ve spoken to people on the committee, I know they won’t reject submissions that are beyond their date,” Mr Parnell said. “The committee will hear what you have to say on other matters relevant to the inquiry.” The inquiry’s first public session will be held in the South East next Tuesday at the Millicent War Memorial Civic and Arts Centre. “Every word that is said by local residents and local businesses will be recorded in the permanent record of parliament,” Mr Parnell said. “I think this is an exciting time for you as a community Mr Parnell said the South East had the advantage of gaining support for the issue in the early stages. “We only have those couple of exploratory wells near Penola, we don’t have those hundreds of pads and wells like Queensland and New South Wales,” he said. “We are in early and I think the government needs to pay attention to what people are saying.” Following in the footsteps of the Robe District Council, five communities within the Grant District Council area were publicly declared gasfield free through the Lock The Gate initiative. Exploratory works by Adelaide gas giant Beach Energy near Penola have triggered outcry from several community sectors concerned over potential impacts on groundwater, agriculture and the landscape. Hitting back at criticism, the company has repeatedly defended its processes, claiming residents are being misinformed. But residents from Dismal 4 NEWS Mi Mill history explored THE Millicent Public Library will host its first Local History A EWS Mill history explored THE Millicent Public Library will host its first Local History Afternoon for the new year next Tuesday, February 17. Local identity Dennis Clifford will take audi- ences on a journey as he traces the history and development of APCEL as it was first known through to Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA). Mr Clifford began his working life at APCEL prior to the 1960 development and worked at the site for 41 years. Along with a wealth of knowledge, he has extensive documentation and photographs about the development and innovation that has influenced pulp production, APCEL and KCA. The presentation will start at 1.30am with an afternoon tea to follow. For more information contact the library on 8733 0903. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Need to know what’s happening? Go to www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au Upcoming Events List your event: events@wattlerange.sa.gov.au FEBRUARY FRIDAY 13 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am SATURDAY 14 • Mt Burr Primary School Reunion, 10am, Mt Burr • MONDAY 16 Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 17 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Millicent Local History Afternoon - Denis Clifford, 1.30pm - 2,30pm, Millicent Public Library WEDNESDAY 18 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential FRIDAY 20 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am MONDAY 23 • Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 24 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport WEDNESDAY 25 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential LEADING THE CHARGE: Among the influential figures at the community event on Sunday were Limestone Coast Protection Alliance event coordinator Sue Westgarth, Robe Mayor Peter Riseley, LCPA chairman Huck Shepherd, Grant Mayor Richard Sage, Greens MLC Mark Parnell, Greens Senator Penny Wright, Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell, agricultural advocate Anne Daw, Lock The Gate community engagement coordinator Annie Kia and South East farmer and specialist irrigator Tony Beck. Gasfield free declaration South East residents combine for Mil Lel event KEN BR brett@ KENNEDY RETT brett@tbw.com.au s spokesperson campaigning against “frack- ing” in the region has urged people concerned about the controversial mining practice to lodge submissions for a parliamentary inquiry on the matter. “You can win this one,” South Australian Greens Senator Penny Wright said while addressing more than 150 people on Sunday at the gasfield free declaration event at Mil Lel. Senator Wright and Greens MLC Mark Parnell were among the high-profile guests at the event, which aimed to empower residents throughout the Grant district. Speaking out against the potential of unconventional gas production and use of the hydraulic fracturing process in the South East, Senator Wright called for unity in the months ahead. “We know we are on the verge in this century of making decisions that will affect us for all time,” Ms Wright said. “Democracy, the strength of it, relies on citizens and com- munities saying we demand our politicians will make decisions for all our interests.” Mr Parnell urged residents to share their views with the state parliament’s natural resources committee. While submissions were due on January 31, Mr Parnell said it was not too late to be heard. “I’ve spoken to people on the committee, I know they won’t reject submissions that are beyond their date,” Mr Parnell said. “The committee will hear what you have to say on other matters relevant to the inquiry.” The inquiry’s first public session will be held in the South East next Tuesday at the Millicent War Memorial Civic and Arts Centre. “Every word that is said by local residents and local businesses will be recorded in the permanent record of parliament,” Mr Parnell said. “I think this is an exciting time for you as a community Mr Parnell said the South East had the advantage of gaining support for the issue in the early stages. “We only have those couple of exploratory wells near Penola, we don’t have those hundreds of pads and wells like Queensland and New South Wales,” he said. “We are in early and I think the government needs to pay attention to what people are saying.” Following in the footsteps of the Robe District Council, five communities within the Grant District Council area were publicly declared gasfield free through the Lock The Gate initiative. Exploratory works by Adelaide gas giant Beach Energy near Penola have triggered outcry from several community sectors concerned over potential impacts on groundwater, agriculture and the landscape. Hitting back at criticism, the company has repeat- edly defended its processes, claiming residents are being misinformed. But residents from Dismal who who gathered at Mil Lel Hall, signalling their intentions to campaign against any future developments in the region. Scrolls representing 70 roads through the region were presented to Grant District Mayor Richard Sage as a show of solidarity among residents. Limestone Coast Protection Alliance representative Sue Westgarth, a key organiser for the event, said 507 people were surveyed with 98pc supporting the Lock The Gate concept. “It was actually quite a comprehensive process,” Ms Westgarth said. “We visited nearly every house in those districts and there were some instances where we went back two or three times until they could be surveyed.” South East farmer and specialist irrigator Tony Beck said the region’s best defence was to stand together. “If we detect any activity by gas companies here, we will raise an alert and ask their representatives to leave,” he said. “We are committed to stop4 NEWS MiS Mill history explored THE Millicent Public Library will host its first Local History Afternoon for Mill history explored THE Millicent Public Library will host its first Local History Afternoon for the new year next Tuesday, February 17. Local identity Dennis Clifford will take audi- ences on a journey as he traces the history and development of APCEL as it was first known through to Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA). Mr Clifford began his working life at APCEL prior to the 1960 development and worked at the site for 41 years. Along with a wealth of knowledge, he has extensive documentation and photographs about the development and innovation that has influenced pulp production, APCEL and KCA. The presentation will start at 1.30am with an afternoon tea to follow. For more information contact the library on 8733 0903. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Need to know what’s happening? Go to www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au Upcoming Events List your event: events@wattlerange.sa.gov.au FEBRUARY FRIDAY 13 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am SATURDAY 14 • Mt Burr Primary School Reunion, 10am, Mt Burr • MONDAY 16 Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 17 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Millicent Local History Afternoon - Denis Clifford, 1.30pm - 2,30pm, Millicent Public Library WEDNESDAY 18 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential FRIDAY 20 • Seniors Online, 10am-12pm, Millicent Public Library • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Salvation Army Hall • ChiBall Gentle Moves, 10.30am – 11.30am MONDAY 23 • Zumba Gold, 9am – 9.45am, Salvation Army Hall • EMMA, 10am – 11am, Salvation Army Hall TUESDAY 24 • EMMA, 9.30am – 10.30am, Recreation Hall, Beachport • Tai Chi/Qigong, 10.45am-11.45am, Recreation Hall, Beachport WEDNESDAY 25 • Millicent Community Bus, 9am, bookings essential LEADING THE CHARGE: Among the influential figures at the community event on Sunday were Limestone Coast Protection Alliance event coordinator Sue Westgarth, Robe Mayor Peter Riseley, LCPA chairman Huck Shepherd, Grant Mayor Richard Sage, Greens MLC Mark Parnell, Greens Senator Penny Wright, Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell, agricultural advocate Anne Daw, Lock The Gate community engagement coordinator Annie Kia and South East farmer and specialist irrigator Tony Beck. Gasfield free declaration South East residents combine for Mil Lel event KEN BR brett@ KENNEDY RETT brett@tbw.com.au s spokesperson campaigning against “frack- ing” in the region has urged people concerned about the controversial mining practice to lodge submissions for a parliamentary inquiry on the matter. “You can win this one,” South Australian Greens Senator Penny Wright said while addressing more than 150 people on Sunday at the gasfield free declaration event at Mil Lel. Senator Wright and Greens MLC Mark Parnell were among the high-profile guests at the event, which aimed to empower residents throughout the Grant district. Speaking out against the potential of unconventional gas production and use of the hydraulic fracturing process in the South East, Senator Wright called for unity in the months ahead. “We know we are on the verge in this century of making decisions that will affect us for all time,” Ms Wright said. “Democracy, the strength of it, relies on citizens and com- munities saying we demand our politicians will make decisions for all our interests.” Mr Parnell urged residents to share their views with the state parliament’s natural resources committee. While submissions were due on January 31, Mr Parnell said it was not too late to be heard. “I’ve spoken to people on the committee, I know they won’t reject submissions that are beyond their date,” Mr Parnell said. “The committee will hear what you have to say on other matters relevant to the inquiry.” The inquiry’s first public session will be held in the South East next Tuesday at the Millicent War Memorial Civic and Arts Centre. “Every word that is said by local residents and local businesses will be recorded in the permanent record of parliament,” Mr Parnell said. “I think this is an exciting time for you as a community Mr Parnell said the South East had the advantage of gaining support for the issue in the early stages. “We only have those couple of exploratory wells near Penola, we don’t have those hundreds of pads and wells like Queensland and New South Wales,” he said. “We are in early and I think the government needs to pay attention to what people are saying.” Following in the footsteps of the Robe District Council, five communities within the Grant District Council area were publicly declared gasfield free through the Lock The Gate initiative. Exploratory works by Adelaide gas giant Beach Energy near Penola have triggered outcry from several community sectors concerned over potential impacts on groundwater, agriculture and the landscape. Hitting back at criticism, the company has repeat- edly defended its processes, claiming residents are being misinformed. But residents from Dismal who gathered at Mil Lel Hall, signalling their intentions to campaign against any future developments in the region. Scrolls representing 70 roads through the region were presented to Grant District Mayor Richard Sage as a show of solidarity among residents. Limestone Coast Protection Alliance representative Sue Westgarth, a key organiser for the event, said 507 people were surveyed with 98pc supporting the Lock The Gate concept. “It was actually quite a comprehensive process,” Ms Westgarth said. “We visited nearly every house in those districts and there were some instances where we went back two or three times until they could be surveyed.” South East farmer and spe- cialist irrigator Tony Beck said the region’s best defence was to stand together. “If we detect any activity by gas companies here, we will raise an alert and ask their representatives to leave,” he said. “We are committed to stop- sunday- sunday twilight harness racing action SUNDAY, 15tH FEBRUARY At GREENwAlD PACEwAY, MoUNt GAMBiER First race at 4.30pm iNClUDiNG HEAtS FoR tHE BAxtER HiRE/CARltoN DRAUGHt MoUNt GAMBiER PACiNG GolD CUP AND CANNY EvER tRottERS CUP 662159 • Pony Races 4.00pm • Members’ Draw • Gambier Hotel Pick 6 • Family Entertainment • Full Catering • Betting • Bar Admission only $8.00 Adults, Pensioners $4.00 4 - The South Eastern Times, Thursday, February 12, 2015 www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au 658773
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