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The South Eastern Times : May 13th 2014
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6 OPINION EDITORIAL IT is worrying that a number of reports of thefts from rural areas have recently been made to police. On the very day a police message about protecting property was published in The South Eastern Times last week, a farmer called into the newspaper’s office to complain about thefts. In the case of his farming district, which is located midway between Millicent and Robe, the farmer claimed the particular criminal activity had not occurred in this area in the past 60 years. Police will rightly say the overall crime rate is declining across the Limestone Coast, but that is cold comfort to the farmer who now has to replace $5000 worth of tools and equipment. The farmer regrets that he has to take preventative actions such as installing security cameras and upgrading locks. Police are always willing to provide advice and practical tips on how to secure homes and farms and deter opportunistic thieves. This can be provided on a face-to-face basis or by accessing online resources. Needless to say, any information about criminal activity in any place can always be directed to police. Seaweed venture THE next stage of the development of a major seaweed processing facility near Millicent has been secured with the completed sale of Australian Kelp Products. According to Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi, the new Chinese owners are still planning to invest up to $21m and create 200 jobs in the coming three years. Australian Kelp Products began as a oneman operation at Beachport almost 20 years ago and founder Bevan Mills overcame many challenges to set up this enterprise. With ownership now passing to an overseas firm, it is hoped the district will reap a rich economic harvest from processing seaweed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AFL umpires deserve break Anzac services praised ION EDITORIAL IT is worrying that a number of reports of thefts from rural areas have recently been made to police. On the very day a police message about protecting property was published in The South Eastern Times last week, a farmer called into the newspaper’s office to complain about thefts. In the case of his farming district, which is located midway between Millicent and Robe, the farmer claimed the particular criminal activity had not occurred in this area in the past 60 years. Police will rightly say the overall crime rate is declining across the Limestone Coast, but that is cold comfort to the farmer who now has to replace $5000 worth of tools and equipment. The farmer regrets that he has to take preventative actions such as installing security cameras and upgrading locks. Police are always willing to provide advice and practical tips on how to secure homes and farms and deter opportunistic thieves. This can be provided on a face-to-face basis or by accessing online resources. Needless to say, any information about criminal activity in any place can always be directed to police. Seaweed venture THE next stage of the development of a major seaweed processing facility near Millicent has been secured with the completed sale of Australian Kelp Products. According to Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi, the new Chinese owners are still planning to invest up to $21m and create 200 jobs in the coming three years. Australian Kelp Products began as a one- man operation at Beachport almost 20 years ago and founder Bevan Mills overcame many challenges to set up this enterprise. With ownership now passing to an overseas firm, it is hoped the district will reap a rich economic harvest from processing seaweed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AFL umpires deserve break Anzac services praised HERE’S HERE’S A THOUGHT AGLE R EA OMOIRA N ABN: 65 007 614851 Published: Tuesday & Thursday Deadlines: Displays: 10am 2 days prior to publication Classifieds: 11am day prior to publication Copy: 5pm 2 days prior to publication General Manager: Robin Reid Email: robin.reid@tbw.com.au Advertising: Katherine Taylor Email: ads@setimes.com.au Advertising Manager: Dennis Jackson Phone: 8724 1535, Email: dennis@tbw.com.au Editor: Jason Wallace Email: editor@setimes.com.au Administration: Caroline Hammat Email: admin@setimes.com.au Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Jason Wallace, 81 Commercial Street East Mount Gambier The SE Times proudly uses 100% recycled paper Send your news tips and contributions to: journo1@setimes.com.au Published by The Border Watch Pty Ltd ABN: 78 007 828 819 Registered office: 42 Davenport Street, Millicent SA 5280 Postal address: PO Box 22, Millicent SA 5280 Telephone: (08) 8733 3755 Fax: (08) 8733 4341 Business Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday Proud Member of the Audited by the Australian Bureau of Circulation 598996 6 - The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 eVerY Monday morning when chat turns to how the footy went on the weekend, there is invariably a whinge about the umpires. I’m no expert on football umpiring, but clearly there are a lot of others who are. I hear it from the kids at school “the umpire was definitely favouring the other team”, and I hear it in relation to the AFL football. I would have thought it would have been in any umpire’s best interests not to favour one side over the other. I know they don’t go through the same degree of education and training as a magistrate or judge, however, essentially they exist to play a similar role in any match. I’m glad I’m not an umpire and I’m particularly glad that I’m not an AFL umpire because there are at least one million onlookers who vehemently declare they know better than you on any judgement. Viewers at homes, in their sheds or in front bars across the continent, with a number of beers under their belts, have infinitely better sight and discernment than any mad fool who dares to put a whistle to his mouth on a colosseum style oval with an average of 32,160 spectators attending an AFL match and another one to two million others in front of their flat screens. the flat screen viewers also have the added advantage of immediate and repeated replays ad nausea, which confirms their view of any decision. replays and multiple camera views aren’t hardwired to the poor shmuck with the whistle. those difficult sight angles and the brutish behaviour behind the play - if only the umpires could have drones to help them see everything from all angles. But no, instead they deserve immediate, widespread and vehement ostracism. Along with working in an abattoir, football umpiring is up there as two of the worst jobs ever, in my humble and completely disinterested in football mind. STREET SWEEPER How do you feel about the annual junior sports carnival - formerly known as the Tantanoola Gala Day - again being staged this Sunday at McLaughlin Park? SEAN SMYTH Millicent It is good to see it continue in Millicent. GAVIN MOTLEY Millicent I remember playing footy at Tantanoola Gala Day when I went to school at Millicent South Primary School. Some of my teammates were Michael Thiele and David Moore and our coach was Roger Walker. SUZANNE VARCOE Millicent I think it is fantastic that McLaughlin Park Sports Incorporated has taken it on. It is a wonderful community tradition. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au I wrIte on behalf of the president and members of the Millicent rSL Sub Branch in relation to the 2014 ANZAC Day Dawn and mid-morning services held at the Cross of Sacrifice and gunfire breakfast at the rSL Memorial Hall afterwards. All who attended were delighted to see such a large turn out for both the dawn service and the mid-morning parade and service. It is this pouring of community support that bolsters the older members of the sub branch and encourages the younger ones to do better each year. I would sincerely like to thank the businesses that provided support by donation of goods for the gunfire breakfast because without their support this even could not continue. these include Millicent woolworths and IGA, Foster’s Foodland, Somerset Hotel and Millicent Florist. In addition, I would like to thank the local community groups who also worked hard to make the day a complete success. Millicent Girl Guides, Millicent Legacy widows, Millicent Christian Ministers Association, Salvation Army bugler John wright, wattle range Council, Millicent Police and owners and drivers of the vintage vehicles that led the parade with the wwII returned service veterans on board. without all of these people involved, the day would not be quite the success it was. On behalf of the president and members I say thank you and look forward to working with you to ensure that Anzac Day 2015 will be a very special day for one and all. Kind Regards, Graeme Mellor, Hon. Secretary
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