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Editor: Peter Herriman 0429 811 958
Welcome to another local newsletter,
We have so many news worthy items happening locally, they deserve to be delivered to you as early as possible. I hope this new newsletter will do that for you. This weekend Eudunda will welcome visitors coming to celebrate with us for the 25th Anniversary of Unveiling of the Colin Thiele Sculpture & Celebrating Colin Thiele’s 100th Birthday. We hope to see you there. Note that attending is by first RSVP - you can still do a last minute booking by calling Margaret 0458 900 655.
Keep Safe and Keep Smiling. Peter Herriman - Editor.
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNVEILING OF THE COLIN THIELE SCULPTURE AND CELEBRATING COLIN THIELE’S 100TH BIRTHDAY AT THE EUDUNDA CENTENARY GARDENS ON SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2020. 12PM (NOON) TO 4:30PM PLEASE RSVP EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 13/11/20 – 5PM IF YOU INTEND COMING.
The ladies played the top team Freeling and won 78-46. Ruth Scoot and her team bowled well to be within 2 shots of Karen Swanson 19-21, Joy Hams finished strongly against Heather Hancock 24-19, and Judy Milde and her team had an exceptional day 35-6 against Leanne Mullins.
Following the match, the ladies had a meeting to plan the Tournament on November 20th. Patroness Betty Marshall will open our Ladies day, and Caddyshack will be attending to cater for all men’s and women’s bowling needs in clothing, shoes and accessories.
Night Bowls began last Wednesday night with two teams unable to play due to hay-making commitments. The night was cool, but a warm atmosphere in the clubhouse permeated after the game. A new bowler Garry Cannon displayed a natural style and looks destined for greatness. Any new bowlers are welcome and guaranteed to get a game.
Thursday afternoon Division 1 played Nuriootpa at Nuriootpa and were down 50-73. Preston Eva was the shining light winning 22-19 against Roger Mattschoss, after getting a five on the last end the come from two down to three up. Unfortunately, Murray Sauer and Geoff Schmidt came second to J. Carter and Aaron Jones.
Thursday afternoon Division 2 played Kapunda Red on our home turf and were 54-69 to the visitors. Tony Scoot was biting on the heels of John Dermody 21-23, Roy Fiegert put up a gallant fight against Mick Ryan 16-23, and Ron Hams was 17-23 to Jack Trotta.
Division 1 played Kapunda on our home turf and finished a disappointing 86-102. Early in the match Eudunda looked good across the board, but could carry it through. Bill Mader had a commanding lead 11-0 against Russell Walker, until he found his straps and bolted. Tait Rogers was two shots up with three ends to go, but lost against Mick Cotton 18-27; Frankie Pfitzner was locked in a tight tussle with Linda Smith until the last few ends 18-26; and Chris Jones had a good win against Judy Earl 26-17.
Division 2A played Nuriootpa at Nuriootpa and were down 57-88. Being short of regular players Eudunda were disadvantaged. Joy Hams and Gordon ‘Kiwi’ Te.Au were down to Pauline Collyer and Denise Baker, and even though down 17-24 against M Medlow, Shotgun Scoot pulled off some amazing shots for his team!
Division 3 also played at Nuriootpa and were outdone 32-80 playing three players against Nuriootpa’s four players contributing to the loss. Roy Fiegert, Jeff Willoughby and Pat Obst were down to Bruce Kernich, Peter Flynn and Mike Sims. The Team of the Week was Judy Milde, Doreen Twartz, Liz Mosey and Joy Fiegert with their amazing win by twenty- nine shots.
On Sunday, Eudunda players competed in State Singles at Tanunda. Chris Jones teamed up with Darren Green, Bill Mader with his son James, and Judy Milde and Ruth Scoot, who all competed well at this elite level, even though not winning their sections. The winners of the sections will play off next Sunday at Loxton.
This Saturday night there is a steak sandwich tea after pennants. Come and stay and support your club for an enjoyable night.
Put your names on the sheet for the Men’s Club Championship Singles and Pairs, and the 100-Up competition as soon as possible so that the draw can be done. Ladies draw has been done and games can commence.
Congratulations to Gorgon ‘Kiwi’ Te.Au and Ted Schiller on becoming fully accredited umpires after Sunday October 31st exam. Well done!
By Peter on Nov 11, 2020 12:58 am Committees Do Sport – Club Development Webinar Series 2020-2021
Upcoming online STARCLUB education sessions are available to clubs, associations & community group committees. This workshop series to work through or move forward from COVID.
WORKSHOP: Grants and fundraising in a COVID environment Monday 16th November 2020 7.00pm
Ensuring clubs remain financial during the COVID period can be challenging. Sponsorship revenue is likely to decrease for clubs in the short term so how do clubs remain financially stable? In this webinar we look at the upcoming grants available to clubs and show you how to create successful grant applications. As part of this discussion we show clubs how to prepare if they would like to apply for facility grants into the future. This session will also look at other fundraising strategies and ideas that have been successfully used by clubs through the COVID period.
The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery is keen to have people share in this Eudunda 150 Project.
Story-telling is just one way that we can continue to connect and learn during this time.
We would love to receive stories and photos from you for the purpose of featuring on our Facebook Page. The potential to create a treasure-trove of stories and personal histories is enormous.
There are only two constraints: the photo, story or memento should have a link to Eudunda or any of the outlying districts, and a sufficient explanation of what a photo, or memento is.
Although the name may have changed, the local management and staff has not, so you can be sure to get good local service from the team at Nutrien Pfitzner & Kleinig
By Peter on Nov 08, 2020 03:01 am Eudunda Roadhouse – LPG Gas Tank and Bowser Shed Removed
More action on the site of the Eudunda Road House, on the Thiele Highway with the removal of the Automotive Gas refilling facility, with the above ground tank, bowser and bowser shelter shed being removed on the 6th November.
With the giant shade pepper tree already removed, and now the LPG facility the area has certainly made a big wide expanse behind the fuel bowsers.
We hope to hear more news about the roadhouse being opened soon.
The Eudunda Community Business & Tourism Committee would like to invite you to become a business member – with your backing our committee can continue towards making our town a great place to live.
If you or your business have not been contacted yet – please consider contacting us.
I hope you can take the time to consider this offer as our efforts won’t reach maximum effectiveness without your support. We do not receive any other funding.
By Peter on Nov 07, 2020 05:03 am Santas Cave 2020 Poster
Although the Eudunda Christmas Street Party ladies have a great plan to bring some Christmas Cheer to the children of the region.
Santa’s Magic Cave, Children – come along to see Santa. Registrations are open until 27th November, You can register at the Eudunda Newsagency Santa is visiting 11th and 12th December.
By Peter on Nov 07, 2020 04:51 am Eudunda Christmas Party – Light Up Christmas 2020 – Poster
Although the Eudunda Christmas Street Party ladies were unable to run the normal street party, they have come forward with some great Christmas activities for the region as alternate ways to spread some Christmas Cheer.
As well as the normal Santa’s Magic Cave, we are also running a ‘Light Up Christmas 2020’ Competition for anyone within the Eudunda, Point Pass, Robertstown and surrounding areas. We want you to decorate your house, business, farm gate, letter box or paddock with anything Christmas related-not limited to a fancy light display.
By Peter on Nov 07, 2020 04:05 am Craig Driver puts in retaining wall between Nutrien and Post Office
More changes seen at Nutrien – Pfitzner & Kleinig as local business Craig Driver of Driver Enterprises installs a new retaining wall between Nutrien and the Eudunda Post Office.
By Peter on Nov 07, 2020 03:55 am Manoora Christmas Twilight Market 13th Dec 2020
Manoora Hall XMAS Twilight Market – Friday 13th Dec 2020
Make a date for the Manoora Hall Market 4:30pm – 8:30pm Under cover & outside sites and a wide variety of stalls with a selection of Fresh bread & rolls, Hot Food ~ Tea ~ Coffee ~ Cool drinks.
For Further Information, Contact: 8848 4330 or 8848 4315
By Peter on Nov 07, 2020 02:22 am Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery – Clothes Drying – Nov 2020
It would appear that the regular appearance of storms and rain has inspired the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery’s window dresser this month. Volunteer and Committee Member Delilah Balmer has a real knack for window displays and this months was indeed very topical.
Young people could not understand where the washer and dryer is for this clothes wash. Yes indeed it would appear that the ‘old method’ of washing clothes may have used no electricity, but it did use plenty of ‘energy’, supplied by the person washing the clothes. Drying by hanging the clothes under the veranda or in a less used room also used no electricity. This does beg the question as to if we have really gained much advantage in modern times, as now instead of using our personal energy to wash the clothes, we have to go out and work to earn money to pay for the electricity to be able to wash and dry the clothes.
The Weather has not been kind to our farmers. After three years of drought the farmers started out with what had promised a good season. Growth wise, it has been good, with rain coming regularly to help the crops grow. It has been great for our gardens (and the weeds too).
Sadly now that ‘hay season’ has been in full steam the rain has not stopped. Farmers have struggled to find enough time between the rain to dry thier hay out for baling.
For many farmers recent rain has all but ruined the remaining crop, now not fit to sell, and only good for on farm use, and as most farmers have less stock due to the drought they have less ability use of the spoilt hay.
It appears at a point where for many, that this year may well be treated as the forth year of drought, not because of the lack of rain, but for the lack of production of goods for income.
If you visit the Heritage Gallery and look through the archives, you will find many more times over the previous 150 years of European settlement that the farmers have struggled too.
