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The South Eastern Times : June 1st 2017
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NEWS 5 Obstetrics support sought RAQUEL MUSTILLO raquel@setimes.com.au WATTLE Range Council has sought the support of key Liberal Party members to reinstate obstetrics to the Millicent and District Hospital should they be elected to government in March 2018. Council will seek a public commitment from State Liberal leader Steven Marshall, Member for MacKillop Mitch Williams, Liberal candidate for MacKillop Nick McBride and Liberal Party Millicent branch president Peter Altschwager to return birth- ing and other services cut from the hospital. Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi said public support for the reinstatement of services at the hospital was in the best interests of the community. “In recent times, essential services were removed from the Millicent Hospital such as obstetrics, anaesthetic services and palliative care,” he said. “These services were not only available to the local community, but also to the residents of the Robe and Kingston District Council areas. “We know the current Labor Government abolished obstetrics and has no intention to return those services. “There is a likelihood there will be a change of government and therefore it is crucial we have full support of the opposition.” Millicent Liberal Party branch president Peter Altschwager said the letter would be tabled at the upcoming annual general meeting and discussed by members. “It will be up to the members present to decide,” he said. “I wouldn’t see why they wouldn’t support it.” Millicent community farewells Tzanakis family J.L. ‘FRED’ SMITH fred@setimes.com.au A PUBLIC farewell was held for four members of a Millicent family on Sunday afternoon as they prepare to move to Wallaroo. Around 80 community members and Millicent Baptist Church parishioners took the opportunity to farewell their resident pastor Arthur Tzanakis, his wife Nita and their children Steven and Helen. For the past three years, Pastor Arthur has been an active member of the Millicent community as he has also chaired the Millicent Ministers Association and been an industrial chaplain at various workplaces, including Wattle Range Council and the Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill. The farewell took the form of an afternoon tea at the Millicent Baptist Church with a dozen members of the gathering taking turns at the microphone when speeches of tribute were made. Among them were members of the church’s prayer, Bible study and prayer groups. Parish secretary Sid Walker thanked all for attending the public farewell. “We are overwhelmed by all the people here,” Mr Walker said. He said Pastor Arthur had made social outreach a key part of his ministry in Millicent. “He has had a short and sweet time with us and he is a big hole in this community.” Another light-hearted gesture came from Baptist church member Terry Heinrich who gave the departing pastor a timer in order to time his church services. Millicent Uniting Church lay preacher Ern Bentley said his own church had also benefitted from Pastor Arthur’s work in the community. “Your replacement will have a tough act to follow,” Mr Bentley said. Speaking on behalf of the Millicent Catholic Parish, Gwenda Browne said the Millicent community will be the poorer for his departure. “You reached out to so many,” Ms Browne said. “Meetings of the Millicent Ministers Association will not be the same.” Retired Baptist pastor Don Groom praised Pastor Arthur for his work as a community pastor who had followed his calling. WALLAROO BOUND: Nita and Pastor Arthur Tzanakis with their children Steven and Helen at their recent farewell. Picture: J.L. “FRED” SMITH now off on a new adventure.” Pastor Adriano Petraccaro of the Millicent Community Church made two tongue-incheek references which were greeted with much laughter. “Pastor Arthur supports the Hawthorn Football Club, the Liverpool Soccer Club, is a Greek and a Baptist and so he has everything I don’t like in a person,” Pastor Adriano said with a broad smile on his face. “You can be sure pictures of Pastor Arthur packing up and leaving Millicent as well as his arrival at Wallaroo will appear in The South Eastern Times.” On a serious note, Pastor Adriano reflected on his fellow minister’s contribution to the Millicent community. “I am a big fan of yours for everything you have done for the community, for the church and for the churches,” he said. “You go with our love and appreciation and you will leave Kingston woman wins top prize A “COUNTRY girl” from Kingston SE was rocked to the core when she realised she had won a six figure division one prize in Saturday X Lotto. The mother of two held one of the six winning entries nationally and one of the three in South Australia that each won a division one prize of $669,308.39 in the weekend’s draw. She admitted her “brain was foggy” after she received the “dream” phone call from SA Lotteries on Monday morning as she struggled to comprehend the massive prize amount. “It’s a big shock. How much did I win again? That’s a lot of money,” she exclaimed. “I’ve been playing for years and won $1000 before, which I was really excited about, but this is 669 times that - you probably don’t know how life-changing that is for a country girl.” Despite only just coming to the www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au realisation that she had won, she said she had a few ideas as to what to do with her prize. “I’ve been looking at buying some land for months now and I’ve got my eye on a block, so I can actually get that now and won’t have to worry about how,” she said. “I’ll also treat my children of course.” The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the minimum standard entry of a four-game QuickPick for $2.80 from Kingston Pharmacy. Retail manager Annie Barnett said she was over the moon to have sold a division one winning ticket. “It’s the biggest one we’ve sold here that I can recall, but I hope it won’t be long before we do it again and set a new record,” she said. Along with the winning ticket sold in Kingston, the other two South Australian tickets were sold at Sefton Park and Torrens Park. Pastor Arthur expressed his gratitude on behalf of the family. “We are excited about this new adventure and the next stage of our lives,” he said. “People here in Millicent have left a mark on our lives. “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve and we will always remember the South East.” His new role as the Copper Coast Baptist Church pastor starts in early July and no announcement about the next Millicent pastor has been made. Davenport Street, Millicent Ph: 8733 4303 ANDY’S BAKERY You could win a $500 bank account by simply coming in and purchasing one of our locally made sweet and savoury delights baked fresh daily. P open 6 daYs WIN one of 2 $500 bank accounts Mon to Fri 5am - 5pm sat 5am - 12.30pm shop 3, 4/6 davenport street, Millicent phone: 8733 4303 email: andysbakery19@gmail.com Council Communications Rate Payments Due Ratepayers are reminded that payments are due on Thursday, 1 June 2017. Public Consultation on the 2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget Members of the public are invited to make written submissions in relation to Council’s 2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget. Submissions must be addressed to the CEO, and can be posted to PO Box 27, MILLICENT SA 5280, or emailed to council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au and must be received by COB on Friday, 9 June 2017. Members of the public are also invited to attend an Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 at 5 pm, to make verbal submissions. Persons intending to make a verbal submission should RSVP to Catherine Allen on 8733 0900, by COB on Monday, 5 June 2017. Copies of the 2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget are available from Council’s offices, the Millicent Public Library, or on the website. Draft Footways Asset Management Plan for Comment Community members wishing to comment on the draft Asset Management Plan developed for Council’s footways infrastructure should ensure that their feedback is received by Council by COB next Tuesday, 6 June 2017. Copies of the draft Plan are available for inspection at Council offices and the Millicent Public Library or on the website. Proposed renaming of portion of South-West Terrace, Beachport to Eric Snook Drive Following the initial consultation in relation to the renaming of the northern portion of South West Terrace, Council has resolved to proceed with the re-naming. Community feedback is invited in relation to naming the section of road “Eric Snook Drive”, as suggested by the community to acknowledge the work of Eric Snook in founding a number of community groups within Beachport. Submissions can be posted to PO Box 27, MILLICENT SA 5280, left at Council’s offices or emailed to council@ wattlerange.sa.gov.au and will be received by Council until COB on Wednesday, 21 June 2017. Copies of a plan showing the portion of South West Terrace affected is available from Council’s Offices or on the website. Community Mulch Days Free mulch for Wattle Range Council residents and community groups. Open 10am - 2pm. Millicent Saleyards - Sunday 18 June 2017 Tower Road Waste Facility, Penola - Sunday 25 June 2017 Bring a trailer and a tarpaulin to cover your load. Visit www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/wasteiniatives For further information on Wattle Range Council visit www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au. CHELSIE’S CHOICE: Chelsie Hateley became Millicent’s top football tipster last weekend. The Western Bulldogs supporter achieved a score of eight wins in round ten of the weekly AFL tipping contest run by The South Eastern Times and she received $100 worth of vouchers. The 13-year-old is a first-time participant in the competition and bases her selections on the team which is higher on the premiership table. Legacy helps brave families who’ve lost a loved one in the defence force. Please donate to keep us going. Phone 1800 534 229 or visit www.legacy.com.au Picture: J.L. “FRED” SMITH The South Eastern Times, Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 5 WE SALUTE YOU 709085 • O Y T O • U E C R C H A H N H E • S R O E • 712698
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