Premier Alan Winde took part in the official sod-turning ceremony for the multi-million Rand renewable energy project being constructed in Riversdale and renewable energy to this growing hub of economic activity and job creation.  Executive Mayor of Hessequa Municipality and Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré joined him for this momentous occasion “While I join millions of Western Cape residents in welcoming the over 300-day respite from load shedding we must not allow ourselves to be lulled into a false sense of energy security,” remarked the Premier “Now more than ever we must use this opportunity to keep enabling municipalities in our province to explore and invest in alternative energy solutions with an added focus on making power more affordable and environmentally friendly We know that Eskom is threatening a staggering 44% in electricity sales to municipalities in the upcoming financial year and a project like this will help the municipality absorb some of the worst of these price increases and pass on those benefits to its residents This project is not just ensuring energy resilience which is much needed after the disastrous spate of power cuts we are also taking a more responsible approach to power generation through renewable and affordable energy provision.” This energy project will be critical in protecting the residents of Riversdale and its surrounds from any further Eskom power cuts in the future and driving job creation in the region.  The Western Cape Government encourages the private sector to keep playing its part in building up a sustainable and cost-effective energy system in the province “The energy sector is bristling with opportunity and we stand ready to build partnerships to avoid the return of load shedding,” stated the Premier As much as the energy crisis has plagued South Africa the exorbitant cost of electricity is also compounding the country’s economic growth woes Eskom has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for a more than 40% increase in electricity tariffs “The provincial government strongly opposes this This would put our residents under even more pressure This is why we must enable private sector stakeholders to help us reduce our reliance on Eskom for our energy needs. Where there is a reliable energy supply there is economic growth, investment “Today is a historic moment as Riversdale is on course to become the first town in the Western Cape This renewable energy project will provide reliable power to the town’s residents It is a bold step forward in addressing the energy crisis while also helping to boost Riversdale’s economy.” “Let us see the soil we turn today as a symbol of hope and growth May it mark the beginning of new opportunities In lauding the Western Cape Government and Hessequa Munipality’s forward-thinking approach to tackling the energy crisis, Deputy Minister Graham-Maré said, “I want to applaud the Western Cape Government for its vision and proactive leadership in helping municipalities integrate renewable energy into their business model and to Hessequa Municipality for playing a leading role in the country in leveraging renewable energy for the benefit of all residents” The Western Cape Government’s efforts to ensure affordable reliable and renewable energy extend across the province with projects such as solar PV installations guided by our Energy Resilience Programme that is aimed at generating 5,700MW by 2035 laying the foundation for an energy-secure Western Cape and a dignified life for all our communities Premier Winde visited the company’s offices and factory in Ndabeni Balancell is a lithium ferro-phosphate battery manufacturer employing over 1,000 people The company expanded its operations last year due to the growing demand for energy storage solutions Almost all components of the company’s products are locally produced “With companies like Balancell choosing the Western Cape as its base of operations we will be able to further  sustain our promising economic growth and job creation trajectory.” MOSSEL BAY NEWS - She's a manager and fitness coach during the week and on her weekends Mossel Bay local Mary-Lee Botha took on the brand-new Ultra Trail Sleeping Beauty (UTSB) trail run in Riversdale and came first in the women's 40km race The intent to rejuvenate long-forgotten hiking trails resulted in this trail run in honour of the town's iconic Sleeping Beauty mountain The 10km and 20km runs headed west in the direction of the Korentepoort Dam winding through plantation paths before heading back to the Windhoek Guest Farm race village The 40km and 65km routes headed east from the race village down a gorge and then up to Garcia Mountain Pass with the 40km continuing straight towards Die Tolhuis while the 65km turned east on to the Kristalkloof Trail "It was one of the best organised trail races I have done and I have done big races "This one is by far the most beautiful and definitely my favourite race to date You could see the race organisers were on the ball the information was given through to the athletes on time and the routes were marked really well," Botha said Mary-Lee Botha with her husband Charlie at the end of the trail run She started trail running about two years ago as a way to inspire the women who train with her "I fell in love completely with the outdoors challenge There is something truly humbling in pushing yourself further than the boundaries your mind has set for you." Having a look at Botha's documentation of her day-to-day life on social media dedication to a healthy lifestyle and her religion that carries her through it all "A typical day consists of my first class at 05:00 and then my second class at 07:30 at work at 09:00 and then it is kids and running in the afternoon I spend most Saturday mornings in the George mountains."  ‘We bring you the latest Garden Route The multimillion-rand energy initiative is currently under construction in Riversdale following a sod-turning ceremony in September 2024.  a growing hub of economic activity and job creation is located along the N2 highway in the Hessequa region between Cape Town and George The town is mainly agriculturally oriented and is recognised as a hub for shopping and other services for surrounding farming communities said the project is an important part of creating energy security even though the country has had a reprieve from load shedding The first phase of the project is expected to provide power to local businesses by the beginning of next year it should be extended to all residents of the Hessequa region Winde believes that municipalities in the Western Cape should continue to explore and invest in alternative energy solutions with an added focus on making power more affordable and environmentally friendly.  He said the Riversdale project and others like it will help in the face of Eskom's "staggering" 44% proposed increase for electricity sales to municipalities in the upcoming financial year would be able to absorb some of the worst of these price increases and pass on the benefits to their residents.  “This project is not just ensuring energy resilience which is much needed after the disastrous spate of power cuts; we are also taking a more responsible approach to power generation through renewable and affordable energy provision.” Eskom has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 44% increase in electricity prices for the 2024/2025 financial year.  The Western Cape Government (WCG) believes that the Riversdale energy initiative is essential for providing for the town's residents and that it will also play a vital role in securing economic growth and driving job creation in the region The solar project includes a 10 megawatt (MW)-hour solar photovoltaic (PV) system that can generate 15 million kilowatt-hours per year.  It features a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 10MW-hours allowing for efficient energy storage and discharge.  It is also equipped with advanced monitoring and control systems enabling real-time performance tracking and optimisation The project is being implemented in three phases It will provide energy to the whole of Riversdale which currently has a population of around 22 000 people.  commended the WCG for its efforts to assist municipalities to incorporate renewable energy into their business models.  She commended Hessequa Municipality for taking a leading role in the country by leveraging renewable energy for the benefit of all residents which are guided by the Energy Resilience Programme The programme is aimed at generating 5 700MW by 2035 General Enquiries newsfiles@gcis.gov.za Tel: 012 473 0213Editor Roze Britz roze@gcis.gov.za News Editor Janine Arcangeli janine@gcis.gov.zaEditor-in-Chief Zanele Mngadizanelemngadi@gcis.gov.za  A Riversdale man who was wrongly sentenced and convicted to three years’ imprisonment for a traffic violation has been acquitted by the Western Cape High Court after the “gross irregularity” was discovered Ashlon Jacobs pleaded guilty to a traffic contravention where he was charged for intentionally and unlawfully operating a vehicle without the consent of the owner or the person in lawful possession of the car This was after he was arrested near Bali Trading Jacobs never admitted to “driving” or “riding” in the vehicle he admitted that he alone pushed the car to the airfield not admitted facts sufficient to sustain the elements of either “driving” or “riding” in the car The accused also conveyed that he was not inside the vehicle at the time he was found with the car Jacobs was convicted and sentenced for a different crime than the one mentioned in the written guilty plea he was sentenced for contravening the General Law Amendment Act (“the GLAA”) After Jacobs served a year of his sentence the magistrate discovered a mistake in the conviction and sentence while preparing for an annual quality control inspection In the special review received by high court judge Robert Henney the magistrate noted: “The following mistakes made by me were detected while I was preparing for my annual quality control inspection and doing overhead checking of the cases I finalised “The accused pleaded guilty to a charge of contravening section 66(2) Act 93 of 1996… It is now evident to me that the accused actually pleaded guilty to contravening section 1(1) Act 50 of 1956 This oversight cannot be explained by me and any attempt might sound as an attempt to exonerate me of any blame I proceeded to sentence the accused on 2023/9/13 to a period of 36 months’ imprisonment I can merely speculate that I read the provisions of section 89(3) of Act 93 of 1996 incorrectly or confused the two section(s) “I can even speculate that I read the plea before imposing sentence and sentenced the accused as if he was convicted of contravening section 1(1) Act 50 of 1956 at fault and am now attempting to remedy the situation,” the magistrate proffered in his special review application Henney said the oversight of the magistrate was a “gross irregularity” and that it should have been apparent to the magistrate and Jacobs’ legal representative that he was found guilty of a different crime “The charge could have been amended and a not guilty plea could have been entered the appellant’s attorney could have consulted with the appellant to take instructions on whether the appellant still wished to plead guilty to the wider offence of ss 1(1) of the GLAA or to contravening section 66(2) of the RTA “The failure of the appellant’s legal representative to intervene is also a major factor that contributed to the injustice As the person who drafted the written guilty plea statement the legal representative should have been aware of the substantive requirements of the relevant crimes It is implicit that the legal representative must have explained the different crimes to the appellant “The effect of the error is that the accused must still serve two years of a three-year sentence of a crime he did not plead guilty to and for which a wrong sentence was pronounced The prejudice and injustice to the appellant in these circumstances are apparent and do not require further elucidation,” said Henney Murder accused said he was not pointed out in ID paradeRape with a twist - man acquitted Cape Times aim to make the editorial mix such that readers get everything they need between pages first thing in the morning: news lifestyle and provocative commentary from leading columnists Read more RIVERSDALE NEWS - The Western Cape Government will be offering free 10-point vehicle safety checks for all motorists in the Hessequa Municipality ahead of the upcoming Easter period Motorists are encouraged to take advantage of this service especially those planning long trips.  This initiative forms part of the Western Cape Government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation on our roads The free inspections will be conducted by qualified examiners and focus on key safety components This initiative is not a full roadworthy test but a vehicle inspection to test the fitness of their vehicles.  The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed that driver's licences will not be scanned for outstanding warrants or fines Each vehicle will receive a printed report identifying any issues the driver can attend to.  motorists contribute to safer roads in the Western Cape The planned free vehicle safety checks will be available from 08:00 to 15:30 on dates: Friday 11 April Free checks will be conducted at the Hessequa Municipality at 48 Mulder Street Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku stated: “As we approach the Easter period we urge all road users to make safety a priority.  "Our free vehicle safety checks provide motorists with the opportunity to ensure their vehicles are in a safe condition before embarking on their journeys.  "A well-maintained vehicle is crucial in preventing crashes caused by mechanical failures.  "I encourage all drivers to take advantage of this initiative and do their part in making our roads safer for everyone.”  Home | Business Riversdale in the Western Cape will become the first small town in the country to supply its businesses and residents with solar power. A sod-turning ceremony was held for the R210 million, 10-megawatt solar farm, which will consist of about 20 000 solar panels and battery energy storage. Representatives from national, provincial and local government attended the event. The country has been loadshedding-free for more than 300 consecutive days but the energy crisis is far from over. The Western Cape wants to become less dependent on Eskom through its energy resilience programme. The province is leading the way in energy innovation. “The Western Cape is an example for renewable energy in other provinces,” says Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré. The solar farm will ensure an uninterrupted power supply to the town and is already attracting more investment and development opportunities. The first phase is expected to supply power to local businesses, by the start of next year. And after three years, it should be rolled out to all residents of the Hessequa region. This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers. Western Cape police said seven people were killed in a head-on collision on the N2 just outside Heidelberg early on Monday morning. According to the police, the accident happened at around 4 am in dense fog about 10 kilometres outside Heidelberg in the direction of Riversdale. Two passengers from each vehicle, a Haval and a Mazda, survived the accident. The cause of the crash is not yet known and forms part of a police investigation. Heidelberg police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.  Journey to Justice, an exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche, a slain Gqeberha mother. Dive into the expansive world of motoring with Naresh Maharaj. Join Mark Marshall as he shares his extraordinary encounters with everything from bees to reptiles i GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - A veld fire in the Jongensfontein area that had previously been extinguished, flared up quickly and became uncontrollable due to strong south-easterly winds the day before Christmas. Emergency backburning was implemented and continued throughout the night, with the close-out of two burns on the south-westerly and north-westerly flanks achieved by 06:00 on Christmas morning. The wildfire remains contained. "GRDM Fire and Rescue Services have scaled down their main station crew for this incident," said GRDM Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel. Mopping up and patrolling efforts will now be handled by the GRDM Riversdale crew and the Working on Fire Riversdale ground crew, with standby support readily available from Hessequa Municipality. Fire Chief Deon Stoffels said: "We remain on high alert due to a predicted change in wind direction from the west later today and into tomorrow." Garden Route District Wildfire: Kammanassie, George Municipal Area  The eastern flank of the Kammanassie wildfire remains active in an inaccessible area and is slowly spreading toward the east and Potjiesberg. Firefighters were able to make great progress throughout the night. "Forecasted high temperatures, low humidity, and variable wind conditions are expected to challenge firefighting efforts. These factors, combined with the rugged terrain, may contribute to increased fire behavior and complicate containment strategies toward the east especially," said Deon Stoffels, GRDM Fire Chief. Farms and structures are further east, and this is being closely factored into planning and response efforts. The Garden Route District Municipality, the Southern Cape Fire Protection Association (East Region), and Working on Fire are attending to this wildfire. Should you spot a wildfire, please report it immediately to the GRDM Emergency Call Centre at 044 805 5071 or send a WhatsApp message to 081 709 5193. Garden Route District Wildfire: Buffelsdift (N9), Oudtshoorn Municipal Area  A lightning strike caused a wildfire north of the N9 near Buffelsdift late yesterday afternoon, Thursday 26 December. Fire Management Units and farmers from Red Dot Farms and surrounding farms, played a significant role in containing the wildfire, using tractor carts to prevent its spread to the north, east, and south.  Currently, the only active fire line is on the western side, as confirmed by the Garden Route District Municipality Fire Services during assessment last night. Efforts this morning will focus on addressing the western wildfire line to prevent further spread. Garden Route District Wildfire: De Kombuys, Oudtshoorn Municipal Area  A lightning strike has caused a wildfire north of Oudtshoorn, in the De Kombuys area, just north of Wilgewandel. The fire is active in mountainous terrain, which is currently inaccessible for firefighting crews. Oudtshoorn Municipality teams are closely monitoring the situation, as structures are approximately 1.5 kilometers to the south. Garden Route Wildfires: Robinson Pass, Mossel Bay Municipal Area A lightning-induced wildfire was detected on Robinson Pass late last night, initially burning with high intensity on the western side of the Pass. Currently, the area is covered in mist, and the fire line appears broken at this stage. CapeNature, Oudtshoorn, and Mossel Bay teams are monitoring the fire, which remains active in higher elevations of the mountain. Garden Route District Municipality will attend this fire later this morning. Favourable weather conditions are forecasted for later this afternoon, with an expected 2mm of rain that might help extinguish this wildfire. Should you spot a wildfire, please report it immediately to the GRDM Emergency Call Centre at 044 805 5071 or send a WhatsApp message to 081 709 5193. ‘We bring you the latest Garden Route, Hessequa, Karoo news’  Streetcar Suburbs Publishing Inc.501(c)(3) non-profit publisher of the Hyattsville Life & Times, the College Park Here & Now, The Laurel Independent, StreetcarSuburbs.News, and The Streetcar Spotlight. Don’t miss our future updates! Get Subscribed Today! © Copyright 2024 Streetcar Suburbs Publishing Inc. All right reserved.  The storied Riversdale Cup produced more final-day drama in its 2025 edition with two come-from-behind winners at Riversdale Golf Club in Melbourne on Sunday birdied the first playoff hole to prevent Amelia Harris (Yarra Yarra) from repeating her women’s event success from 2023 while Max Moring (Yarra Yarra) won the men’s title by closing with a 6-under-par 66 to run down Hamish Farquharson (Metropolitan) Seventeen-year-old Jang fired a final round of 5-under-par 68 in the final round to catch Harris who had started a blustery Sunday with a six-shot lead Jang birdied four of her final seven holes to be one shot in front when she finished her round the Victorian calmly birdied the short par-4 finale to draw level but couldn’t get up and down in the playoff while Jang hit an outstanding bunker shot to inside two metres and rolled in the putt for the clinching three “Winning the tournament is just such a gift to me,” Jang said “I wasn't even thinking about winning Jang’s win sees her name added to a women’s trophy that also features LPGA Tour members Sarah Kemp and Karis Davidson Moring trailed Farquharson by five shots overnight but ate into his fellow Victorian’s margin with birdies at the fifth 12th and 13th while Farquharson gave up the lead when he bogeyed the par-4 16th a birdie at the final hole not quite enough to force the second Sunday playoff Moring finished on 11-under-par after earlier rounds of 65-72-74 This is one of my favourite events of the year so it's great to get my name on the trophy,” Moring said after coming the latest winner of Australia’s second oldest amateur event “I was in the final group a couple of years ago It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the eventual winner who had to overcome the unwanted surprise of a shank from the middle of the fairway on the seventh hole He recovered from that mishap to make a par-5 and ended up being bogey-free in the final round That's probably the highlight and a pivotal moment,” the 19-year-old Moring joins a list of Riversdale Cup winners that includes Robert Allenby Tom Ryan from Eastwood Golf Club clinched the All Abilities title by a shot after driving the green on the final hole and making a birdie to hold off Steven Alderson (Willunga) Highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 15th on Sunday Ryan shot rounds of 73-76 to Alderson’s 77-73 golf tips and access to partner promotions Join our newsletterGet weekly updates on news We have provided accessibility tools on our website that will ease user experience The Accessibility tool will help you to increase/decrease font size change different contrast scheme on our website You can locate accessibility tools at the extreme right at the top of our website you can increase the font size of the text and can opt for a different contrast scheme throughout our website You can do this by clicking the accessibility tools icon at the extreme right at the top of our website and choose from the different font sizes and different 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Company Secretary Andrew Love (Deputy Chairman and Non Executive Director Riversdale Mining Limited (ASX: RIV and "Riversdale") and Tata Steel Limited ("Tata") have signed an agreement to establish a special purpose joint venture vehicle ("JV") to develop a hard coking and thermal coal project at key coal exploration tenements held by Riversdale in Mozambique Tata will pay AUD100 million (approximately 88.2 million USD) to acquire a 35% Project Interest Tata secures a key position in the JV formed to develop the Mozambique Coal Project as well as a 40% share of the off-take for coking coal Tata will also have the option to participate above this level of tonnage and may participate with Riversdale in future opportunities on Riversdale's surrounding tenements The JV comprises two licences (the Benga and Tete licences) and covers an area of 24,960 hectares (approximately 96.7 square miles) Riversdale Mining holds a total acreage of over 290,000 hectares (1,120 square miles) in Mozambique Riversdale Mining had recently announced a major coal resource in the Benga Licence Based on the drilling results undertaken by Riversdale the total Resource is estimated at 1.225 billion tonnes categorized as Inferred Resources and is in accordance with the JORC Code 2004 a total of 720 million tonnes is considered to have the potential to be extracted by open-cut methods The coking coal derived from this project will be supplied to the Tata Steel Group's facilities in Europe At the signing ceremony in Sydney on 30 November 2007 Riversdale Chairman and CEO Mr Michael O'Keeffe said that the formation of the Joint Venture with the global steel major Tata Steel would ensure the coal project in Mozambique was well positioned to exploit the full potential of the Moatize region The value of Tata's on-the-ground experience should not be under-estimated for a project of this scale This was a major consideration for Riversdale and we look forward to working with Tata as the project advances "The JV with Tata Steel represents the best possible outcome for these tenements in Mozambique The global steel business of Tata has an increasing need to source coal and the Mozambique Coal Project is well positioned to help meet their future demands for hard coking coal." Riversdale recently announced a capital raising that will see up to AUD235 million (approximately 206.988 million USD) of additional funds available to develop the company's projects in Mozambique "We are in an extremely strong position to develop into a regional force in the coal markets Riversdale now has an extensive portfolio of tenements in Mozambique of over 290,000 hectares (1,120 square miles) an initial JORC Code compliant inferred resource of over 1.2 billion tonnes of coal and over AUD300 million (approximately 264.24 million USD) of funding to advance its interests in the region," Mr O'Keeffe said "Riversdale has a dominant land holding in a coal region of increasing global significance a supportive government and strategic joint venture partner of similar standing in Tata Steel Our overall position and timing could not be better," Mr O'Keeffe said Mozambique is fast-becoming a region of global significance for the coal sector In addition to Riversdale and Tata Steel's involvement Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ("CVRD") has also invested significantly in plans to advance a massive coal project next to Riversdale's tenements in Moatize The Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited Mr B Muthuraman said: "Tata Steel is very pleased to have signed this agreement Tata Steel has vast experience of coal mining spanning over several decades and will be contributing technical expertise to the Joint Venture" Mr Muthuraman further stated that this investment is a significant step in Tata Steel's initiatives for raw material security It gives Tata Steel an opportunity to participate in the development of the region as a coal resource for its global operations This will enhance Tata Steel's long term competitiveness Mr Muthuraman further added that it is Tata philosophy to participate and be a part of a country's development process and Tata Steel through its well known and well acknowledged social initiatives will make a positive impact on improving the quality of life of the people of Mozambique About Tata Steel Established in 1907 as Asia's first integrated private sector steel company Tata Steel in 2006 on a combined basis is the world's sixth largest steel producer in terms of actual crude steel production with geographic footprints in India With the recent acquisition of Corus Limited the combined enterprise has an aggregate crude steel production capacity of around 28.1 million tonnes with approximately 82,700 employees across the four continents About Riversdale Mining LimitedRiversdale Mining Limited incorporated in 1986 is engaged in mining activities and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange The company owns a 74% share of two anthracite projects in South Africa the company acquired Africoal Mozambique Limitada through its 100% subsidiary Riversdale Energy (Mauritius) Limited and thereby the ownership of large coal tenements in Mozambique in the Zambezi basin The Company recently acquired coal tenements from Aquila Resources Limited contiguous with tenements already held in Mozambique by Riversdale The acquisition positions Riversdale as the largest tenement holder in Tete-Moatize with an extensive area capable of supporting long life operations in this emerging and highly prospective region Sign up to the TTR AusNZ daily editionReceive the latest breeding and racing news Op-Ed articles by leading industry figures Bred on the highly successful I Am Invincible/Danehill (USA) cross that has produced eight Group 1 winners including Brazen Beau's son On The Bubbles, she is a half-sister to the three-time Hong Kong winner Leslie (Shooting To Win) and another promising Hong Kong-based galloper in Jubilant Winner (Capitalist). Her dam is a winning daughter of the stakes-placed Effervescence (Palace Music {USA}), grandam of the four-time Group 1 winner Appearance (Commands) and the Listed winner Mascareri (Commands) from the family of Victory Vein (Mr Henrysee {USA}) and another nice type in Hong Kong; the recent Sha Tin winner Fun Elite (also by Brazen Beau). Being sold on behalf of Makybe, this son of one of New Zealand's best stallions is the third foal for a well-related mare whose first foal Bellutta (NZ) (Belardo {Ire}) has been racing in consistent form in New Zealand. Langbein's dam The First Lady (Redoute's Choice) is a daughter of the outstanding broodmare Miss Jakeo (Unbridled's Song {USA}) whose 11 winners from 13 to race include the G1 Oakleigh Plate speedster Mrs Onassis (General Nediym) and the Group 3 winners Miss Judgement (Strategic), Aussies Love Sport (Redoute's Choice) and Fifth Avenue Lady (Encosta De Lago). Miss Jakeo, a daughter of the dual Group 1 winner Lady Jakeo (Last Tycoon {Ire}), is also grandam of the stakes winners Passive Aggressive (Fastnet Rock), Missrock (Fastnet Rock), Renaissance Woman (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) and Pearl Green (Fastnet Rock). His young sire has made a most encouraging start to his stud career and his first runner out of a Sebring mare is the promising recent city winner Dyer. This is the highly successful Encosta De Lago/Sebring combination, one which provides for a cross of the lovely mare Rolls (USA) (Mr Prospector {USA}) and which has produced 10 stakes winners including the multiple Group 1 winner Fangirl (Sebring). His dam, a $140,000 purchase at this sale, is a city-winning full sister to the the G3 Tesio S. winner Shoko and half-sister to the R. Listed Magic Millions 2YO Classic and two-time Group winner Mimi Lebrock (Show A Heart) and the G3 Grand Prix S. winner Heavenly Thought (So You Think {NZ}). Loveitt's first two runners are both winners including the promising Love The Cube (Rubick). Showing good ability during a short career, his dam Sequitur (So You Think {NZ}) is a daughter of the stakes-placed Pontiana (Redoute's Choice) whose five winners include the G1 Randwick Guineas winner Inference (also by So You Think), the triple Group 2 winner Dragon Leap (Pierro) and dual Listed winner Illation (another So You Think). The grandam of the dual Group 1 winner Jacquinot, Pontiana is a full sister to the Listed winner Grand Jardin (Redoute's Choice) out of the Listed Morphettville Guineas winner Liberty Rose (Royal Academy {USA}). This family has enjoyed great success through the Magic Millions Sales ring, this colt related to the triple Group-winning $4 million mare Away Game (Snitzel). By a stallion who is a favourite for trainers and owners, she is the second foal for a two-time winning half-sister to the Listed VRC St Leger winner Dornier (Artie Schiller {USA}). Sunflare (Written Tycoon) is out of the Group 1-placed Listed winner Deloraine (More Than Ready {USA}) who at her penultimate start was a game third in the G1 Coolmore Classic behind Eskimo Queen (NZ) (Shinko King {Ire}) and Hot Danish (Nothin' Leica Dane). This is a strong international family, this filly able to claim amongst her relations the Canadian Horse of the Year Alywow (Can) (Alysheba {USA}). And she has an interesting pedigree with her sire bred on the sale Last Tycoon (Ire)/Kenmare (Fr)/Vain cross as her damsire Written Tycoon. All Too Hard has sired the multiple Group 1 winner line-bred to Last Tycoon, the dual Group winner Frosted Gold (NZ) line-bred to Kenmare and the Group 1 mare Stefi Magnetica with a Vain cross. Here is a filly for fans of the Japanese thoroughbred and what an interesting pedigree she has with her grandsire Tosen Phantom (Jpn) bred on a Sunday Silence (USA)/Tony Bin (Ire) cross, the opposite to Classic Curl (Jpn). Classic Curl has already been represented by three winners and her progeny are sound and tough and certainly know how to find the line; Up Bang (Jpn) (Eishin Flash {Jpn}) an 11-time winner who has been in the placings on a further 26 occasions from a whopping 121 starts whilst her Asian-based son Candaba (Olympic Glory {Ire}) won eight races. Good strike rates are a family trait, this filly's close relation I'm Yours (Jpn) (Falbrav {Ire}) a four-time Group winner who won five of 15. And it's a high-class family too, its other members including the outstanding gallopers Rulership (Jpn), Air Groove (Jpn) (Tony Bin {Ire}) and Duramente (Jpn). Her Listed Gold Coast Bracelet and Magic Millions Stayers Cup-winning dam is doing a great job at stud with six winners amongst her seven foals to race including the Group 3-placed Randwick winner Amica (Rubick). Also dam of the metropolitan winners The Runner (Snitzel) and Fantastic Man (Redoute's Choice), Femina Fashion (Shamardal {USA}) is a half-sister to the South African-based dual Group 1 winner Happy Archer (Dubawi {Ire}). Seven of the eight Harry Angel (Ire) runners out of mares with a Shamardal (USA) strain are winners and this is also the family of the feature-race winners How Now (NZ) (In The Purple {Fr}), Lolita Star (Jeune {GB}), Berezny (Bellotto {USA}), Little Pattie (Polish Patriot {USA}), Fifteen Carat (Show A Heart), Mcclintock (King Cugat {USA}), Dual Chamber (Show A Heart) and Sara's Choice (Choisir). Trapeze Artist has had four winners from five runners out of Myboycharlie (Ire) mares and this fellow is also bred on the same Trapeze Artist/Commands cross as the G1 Caulfield Guineas winner Griff. A full brother to the promising 3-year-old Zetalyn, this colt is out of a city-placed, two-time-winning half-sister to the Group winners Cosmic Force and Onemorezeta (Onemorenomore) and the Listed winner Razeta (Deep Field). Hailing from the debut crop of a horse whose foals have created a big impression, this bright chestnut is a half-brother to three winners including the Nishikado (Invader) who was unbeaten in Australia before heading to Hong Kong. An Ascot-placed winner, his imported dam is a daughter of the Group 1-placed, two-time Group winner Macleya (Ger) (Winged Love {Ire}), also dam of the stakes winner Saltonstall (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) and grandam of the G2 Italian Oaks winner Tomiko (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}). His third dam Minaccia (Ger) (Platini {Ger}) is also a stakes-winning successful broodmare represented by two stakes winners and two stakes placegetters as well as being grandam of the dual Group 1 winner Tribhuvan (Fr) (Toronado {Ire}). Five of the six runners bred on this filly's Extreme Choice/Fastnet Rock cross are winners including the stakes winners Wollombi and Meridius and the former, like this filly, also carries a strain of Snippets. That stallion's dam is the wonderful mare Easy Date (Grand Chaudiere {Can}) whose grandson Not A Single Doubt is Extreme Choice's sire; and he has also sired the Group 1 mare Espiona bred this way. So the odds are in your favour with this filly from the debut crop of her Rosemont Stud-based, Group 3-winning sire. She is a three-quarter sister to the Group 2-placed $400,000 Magic Millions graduate Extreme Diva (Extreme Choice) out of the city-placed winner On A Given Day (Fastnet Rock) whose stakes-placed dam Full Bloom (Snippets) is a granddaughter of the stakes-winning classy broodmare Snow Finch (Ire) (Storm Bird {Can}). The dam of Snippets' stakes winners Captain Bax and Snippets' Lass, she is also the grandam of Snitzel and Hinchinbrook and the third dam of Private Eye (Al Maher). Previous articlePedigree Boosters: Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling SaleNext articleRapid Reflections with James DawsonIf you have any feedback at all ABOUT & HISTORYOUR PEOPLEOUR LOCATIONS SearchJaneece Claire CollinscentralotagofuneraFeb 241 min readUpdated: Feb 24 loved Mum and mother-in-law of Ricki and Penny (Invercargill) Loved daughter of Eleanor and the late Spotty (Neil) Coombes (Balclutha) loved sister and sister-in-law of Douglas Coombes and Shelley Neal (Balclutha) Dearly loved daughter-in-law of the late Ngaire and Andrew Waddell loved sister-in-law of Joe Collins (Riversdale) and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews 03 208 8004 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore / Map southernfuneralhome@xtra.co.nz 0800 263 863 5 McNulty Road, Cromwell / Map centralotagofunerals@hotmail.com 03 448 8642 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra / Map 03 442 2399 Map  southernlakesfunerals@xtra.co.nz About Us Our People Caskets & Urns Your Arrangements Prearrange & Prepay Catering Livestreaming Headstones Southern Central Monuments FAQs Services & Tributes © 2024 Copyright Southern Funeral Home Privacy Policy | Web Design This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversdale on Tuesday morning The 73-year-old Koertzen from Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay was on his way back home from Cape Town after a golf weekend Rudi Koertzen Jr told Algoa FM News that his father died on impact "He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends and they were expected to come back on Monday but it seems they decided to play another round of golf" Koertzen was born in Knysna and worked as a clerk for South African Railways until he became an umpire in 1981 He was appointed to several high-profile matches and retired in 2010 Koertzen was also well known for his "slow index finger" he used to indicate that a batsman was out He officiated in 331 internationals including 108 test matches Paying tribute to Koertzen’s contribution to cricket Pholetsi Moseki said: “The passing of this titan is a sad loss for the game to which he spent the better part of his life speaks volumes about his selfless dedication and commitment another curtain of a rich legacy has fallen let’s decree to embody his passion for umpiring and unearth a crop of umpires who will carry the fortunes of the game into the future.” an exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche Dive into the expansive world of motoring with Naresh Maharaj A grade 12 learner from Oakdale Agricultural High School in Riversdale died on Friday evening after falling from his skateboard on Thursday Storm Smorenburg allegedly held onto a vehicle while on his skateboard on the school premises The Dutch Reformed Church Riversdale-West expressed its sympathy on its Facebook page with his parents Smorenburg allegedly fell backwards onto a tar road and was admitted to a private hospital in Mossel Bay in a critical condition A spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department Bronagh Hammond says the incident happened on Thursday morning at around 08:15 She says the department has arranged for psychological assistance for the school You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image The Waikaka Rugby Club commemorated its 125th year at the weekend with more guests than anticipated including a returning member from Melbourne who flew back to his old stomping ground Organiser Tegan Pay said the club had been hoping for about 250 participants but in the weeks before the reunion the guest list kept getting "bigger and bigger" The weekend included a muster on the Friday night children’s games and challenge cups for the adults on the Saturday followed by a formal dinner and then a golden oldies game to round it off yesterday Waikaka Rugby Club veterans Wallace Davidson and Bruce Smillie could be found in the team officials box on game day having earned the overlooking spot through years of service "I’ve been in there for about 25 years," Mr Davidson said this was the third of its jubilees he had attended He said the part of the weekend he was looking forward to the most was the oldies round yesterday though at 77 he would be watching safely from the sidelines saying he struggled to play at the last jubilee Mr Smillie said returning members coming from the top and bottom of the country showed the "camaraderie" the club continued to share the Waikaka and Riversdale Rugby Clubs merged three years ago a decision which Mr Davidson said was due to necessity Mr Smillie said the merger was what the players wanted and what the club had to do to keep providing the game of rugby to the area The Waikaka’s Senior B team and the division one Vikings both played their Wyndham rivals on Saturday for three shields between the regions the Vikings lost against their opponents 27-28 the team and its local supporters were whisked away on party buses to Gore’s Town & Country Club to celebrate 125 years of rugby in the rural settlement GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Thanks to effective policing Volvo XC60 that was stolen in Courtenay Street in George on Saturday evening was recovered in Riversdale the following day farm watches and local security companies combined resources in pursuit of the Volvo when they spotted the vehicle travelling along the N2 from the direction of Still Bay to Riversdale on Sunday According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sgt Chris Spies the team pulled over the vehicle at a petrol station at the entrance of Riversdale and a search ensued.  were found in possession of the driver of the vehicle All four occupants of the vehicle were arrested on a charge of possession of stolen property,” said Spies Further investigation took the Flying Squad and Garden Route District Crime Combatting Team (CCT) members to a house in Adriaan Street A search of the residence led to the recovery of various items including music instruments and sound equipment is also facing charges of possession of drugs as well as an additional charge of possession of suspected stolen property All the suspects remain in police custody and are expected to make their first court appearance in the Riverdale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 1 August Riversdale Arts president Christine O’Connor said its yearly exhibition can not go ahead this winter with the number of helpers the group now has on board "I don’t think people actually realise how much work goes into it or how few people are doing it," she said which hosts art classes and workshops for locals has a cafe which is also in danger of closing as they can not find a caterer to fill the space "We’re just going to have to downsize things just to be able to keep it going." The multimedia exhibition takes place in the Riversdale Community Centre for two weeks and is the community centre’s biggest earner for the year The exhibition also attracts schools in the area which have had their own designated section in the show and visited the centre for educational outings It also had its own $1000 prize for the emerging artists category to foster young talent Riversdale has a "very big" sporting community but Mrs O’Connor was passionate about maintaining the arts in the area because there needed to be something for people to do other than sports The artist and farmer mentioned an ageing population and a change in lifestyle as reasons for the lack of volunteers when women would stay at home and look after the children people had children later as well as busy jobs meaning they did not have as much time as they once did to get involved in community efforts "We’ve got some young members of our group Mrs O’Connor thought that just a few more hands were needed to make the show go ahead if they realise what dire straits we’re in Regardless of the future of the exhibition and the cafe the Riversdale Arts Centre would still carry on regardless with art classes available to members of the public looking to express their creative side The centre also has its own pottery rooms and wheels and holds "teacup classes" run by local pottery guru Kerryn Miller The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of every month for locals to work on their creative outlets ella.scott-fleming@alliedpress.co.nz RIVERSDALE NEWS & VIDEO - Hessequa Municipality partnered with the local table tennis club as well as the Western Cape Table Tennis Federation to host the first ever Western Cape Inter-Regional Tournament in Riversdale on Friday and Saturday This was both a first for the province as well as for the town Speaker Andrew Stroebel explained the Hessequa Municipality's deep commitment to sports development as a means to provide youth with alternative development and opportunities The tournament was attended by the best table tennis players from all corners of the province The current South African u.15 champion from Cape Town lead his team to a gold medal in the boy's section Cape Town junior teams dominated the event and took all the gold medals the West Coast- and Garden Route teams put up a good fight and both managed to win four silver and four gold medals each Read more and watch a video on sister publication, South Cape Forum. Since starting his farming journey in 1992 CD du Toit embraced conservation agriculture as his sole approach understanding its necessity in working with nature it will hurt you; it will take you out.” These words by CD du Toit encapsulate the very essence of his remarkable journey Du Toit’s story begins against the backdrop of a farm east of Riversdale in the Southern Cape embarking on a journey that would change not only his life but also the landscape itself While many saw the land merely as a resource to exploit he saw it as a delicate ecosystem that required careful nurturing His journey led him to become a qualified soil expert deeply immersed in understanding the intricacies of soil biology and the delicate balance of carbon levels there was never an alternative path; conservation agriculture was the only way forward “The agricultural experts who help SSK’s conservation farmers all have their lands in good balance I have a great passion for land,” he declares His passion for conservation agriculture found a fertile ground in this relatively high-rainfall district a stark contrast to the dry landscapes he had previously worked on offered the opportunity to enhance soil quality and maintain its health “I actually moved here because of the rain,” he reveals reflecting on his choice to cultivate in this lush environment ALSO READ: Chance encounter ignites ‘Farming with nature’ journey In a world where profit often takes precedence over sustainability Du Toit’s approach is a breath of fresh air He practises conservation agriculture primarily by sowing cash crops and reserving a portion of his land for grazing ostriches It’s a carefully thought-out strategy that balances profitability with environmental responsibility “[Whether] you are a cattle or grain farmer A cattle farmer whose soil is not right is not going to be successful You have to get the ground right first,” CD emphasises highlighting the importance of soil health as the foundation of agricultural success Balancing the calcium-magnesium ratio in the soil and preserving the moisture content in his fields are all part of Du Toit’s meticulous approach His dedication to nurturing the land has resulted in the soil so fertile that it effortlessly absorbs moisture a testament to the thriving underground ecosystem he has cultivated his commitment to conservation extends to the preservation of native wildlife His efforts have led to the resurgence of bushbuck As the region embraces conservation farming practices He dreams of a day when organic material in the soil reaches 6% a level that would not only facilitate carbon capture but also secure sustainable profitability for farmers His message to fellow farmers is clear: “You just need to start” and his story serves as a powerful testament to the potential of conservation agriculture showing us that it is possible to cultivate both land and prosperity while preserving the delicate balance of nature guiding us towards a more sustainable and harmonious future with the land that sustains us all READ NEXT: Soil health at the heart of regenerative agriculture Get Stories of Change: Inspirational stories from the people that feed Mzansi Just one important aspect of joining the South African hospitality industry on taking up a food and beverage job, is doing your.. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon Today the StarPhoenix talks to Mel and Alisa Skalicky and their son Jackson who opened Loqui Restaurant in Riversdale in June Article contentThe family took a lot of time touring restaurants across the country to find the right fit for their own restaurant They had a local contractor build Loqui (pronounced ‘low key’) from the ground up in Riversdale; Mel did some of the interior work himself Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Loqui features a wide variety of items in an ever-evolving menu They have created a casual and relaxed environment in a unique space for customers from all over the world Mel: My son really wanted to do the restaurant He is a chemical engineer and he was kind of tired of it So we looked around and we decided if we build it ourselves Jackson and myself traveled right across Canada going to different restaurants and even down into Austin We just wanted to get different ideas of restaurants And then we had Miners Construction as the general contractors building it Mel: I own a smaller café called Tastebuds Café on Lorne Avenue but it’s a much smaller project than this one Jackson: I grew up in the restaurant industry with Tastebuds Café  I graduated from chemical engineering in 2011 and I went and I sold engineering equipment for 11 years I just got different ideas about cocktails Some people might say it’s slanted more Asian a bit Jackson: Our whole menu is kind of meant to be shared We do globally-inspired and locally sourced We really try to make sure that we have a lot of options for any dietary concern we have a gluten-free fryer that’s also a vegan fryer Just in general we have quite a few vegetarian and vegan options We tend to find a decent amount of vegans like to visit us just because we have quite the options Right on our menu there are symbols for each dietary restriction By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Afternoon Headlines will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Mel: Our number one seller is our Khao Soi It’s a chicken breast on a bed of noodles with a curry broth Jackson: Our Khao Soi (comes with) a northern Thai curry served with rice noodles It’s a coconut curry broth topped with crispy rice Jackson: Gua Bao is served with a ginger glaze on the pork belly It’s a smaller plate and people can snack on it The Gua Bao are coming from Taiwan originally They are a fluffy steamed bun served open-faced Jackson: It’s a mid-century modern esthetic We used an Indonesian tropical hardwood called balau There are planter boxes with all the same wood We had custom tables designed and built from a company called Seen Furniture They are in our neck of the woods in Saskatoon Mel: We noticed that a lot of people were going back to lots of wood We put quite a bit of wood on the inside of the restaurant The solid walnut tables are all handmade by a local furniture maker We used just local guys for everything in here There are six big skylights in the ceiling of this place that are all 4 ft by 4 ft And then we’ve got a big courtyard in the backyard that’s all fenced in where we usually have pub tables But now that it’s (winter) it’s just a big area with lights and stuff What we hope to do next year in the courtyard is go with more games like cornhole or ping pong or stuff like that If we find something that’s not selling then we’re open to trying something else So now we’re doing a Diefenbaker Lake trout Q: Could you tell us about that Diefenbaker trout The Diefenbaker trout is served with a cream sauce and then we have local lentils underneath with locally sourced flavors We use a lacto-fermented chanterelle butter tomato and lentils are kind of the bed of the dish One of them isn’t a beer — it’s shaft from Lucky Bastard here in town But the other are nine different types of draft The ninth is a beer we really like out of Calgary It’s a brewery there that we visited called Ol’ Beautiful Alisa: We have a nice compilation of wines and sparkling wines They’re all curated very specifically to compliment what we have on the menu Our staff are very knowledgeable in our selections We do have a beautiful orange pinot grigio One of them is a banana cream pie that is vegan And we have a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream on top that we locally source Jackson: Loqui means to talk or to speak in Latin and that’s what we’re trying to facilitate people joining together and people sharing food Mel: We also wanted to make it that the restaurant is ‘low key’ You don’t have to get dressed up formally to come to the restaurant Q: What sets you apart from other restaurants Mel: I think the decor and our food choices so many people have walked in and said you don’t even think you’re in Saskatoon when you walk into this restaurant Chef Justin is very good about putting the food together and he’ll come out and talk to people when he gets a bit of a break I think people like to see that the owners are around and paying attention to the restaurant This interview has been edited and condensed transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Read our WAMU Privacy Notice This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again had their track and field sports event in Riversdale on Thursday The Eastern Southland district is having various meets in different clusters from which young athletes will progress to the Southland-wide championships The activities were educational fun for the juniors and competitive for those aged over 7 Riversdale assistant principal and sports co-ordinator Georgia Callander said there was only a ‘‘friendly competition’’ between schools we say right at the start that you’re not competing at the world athletics you’re just here to do your best,’’ she said Riversdale pupil Zac Johnstone had the fastest 60m sprint for the 8-year-olds His parents and grandparents were all there to cheer him on just picks it up and runs with it,’’ she said showed remarkable prowess in the high jump competition She said there were only two minor sores that morning — a great improvement from the 14-15 injuries she attended to last year ‘‘Just a couple of ices on some legs [this time],’’ she said The Otago Motor Club’s new club house in Moray Place is nearing completion and the club will enter into occupancy this month The main club room is commodious and perfectly lighted it will be a comfortable rendezvous where motorists can gather The club house will doubtless prove a source of strength to the club and should be the means of augmenting its membership and increasing its prestige There was a considerable stir in Cromwell on Saturday morning when it became known that the Kawarau Gold Mining Co had pegged off sites for the erection of dams at the outlets of Lakes Hawea and Wanaka is filing applications for dam sites in the Warden’s Court at Cromwell and the company’s agents are now pegging off the Molyneux for some distance below Cromwell It appears that several people had already pegged off sites in the Kawarau River and had been "sitting" on them to see if they could get in and these people will have to show that they are bona fide miners The whole matter will have to be discussed in the Warden’s Court and it is not going to build dams for other people The first shipment of lambs to reach Balclutha by steamer arrived from Clydevale by the Clutha on Wednesday They were from the property of Messrs Benny Bros and reached the works in splendid order and condition The facilities offered by the Clutha River Board for the transport of fat stock by the steamer are likely to be much availed of by Clutha Valley pastoralists this season Suitable subjects who are willing to give their blood for transfusion in emergency cases are not always available and to overcome this difficulty the Auckland Hospital authorities are seeking the names of those who would be willing to volunteer when required In most instances (says our Auckland correspondent) the relatives or friends of patients are quite willing to give their blood have no one who would act as a "donor." It is to meet such cases as these that the hospital authorities are seeking to have a list of persons on any of whom a call may be made It is anticipated that as a result of the appeal there will be a sufficient list of people who are ready to be called on when wanted A test of his blood showed that he was a suitable donor and his blood was used on Friday in an emergency case Remuneration is offered to those whose blood is taken though in some cases volunteers are willing to act as donors without any payment with Queenslander Blaike Perkins running away to a 5-shot victory.The man from Pelican Waters sporting a Cam Smith inspired maroon shirt finishing at an impressive 10-under for the week with scores of 72-66-72-68.Defending Champion Phoenix Campbell finished in a tie for second at 5-under alongside Kade Webber and Harry Takis."Long time coming I feel like I've got a little chip off my shoulder now so it's nice," said Perkins alluding to his numerous runner-up finishes in various events in the past."I can't tell you anything I did bad this week and I probably putted a lot better than I normally do most weeks.With the Riversdale Cup under his belt Perkins heads into the rest of the year beaming with confidence in his game."Heading to Q-school in April," he said."Hopefully get through both stages there and get my card for the rest of the year and play the Aussie tour."Familiar foes battled it out for the All Abilities title with Wayne Perske prevailing over Cameron Pollard.Perske had scores of 77-73 across the two day event five shots ahead of Pollard."I hadn't really got an event over the line how I wanted until this week," he said."It's super fun playing with Cam and we do have bit of a rivalry going and when I shook hands with him on the last he said 'two-all'."It was a special win for Perske who finished runner-up to a young Aaron Baddeley in the 1999 Riversdale Cup admitting that he thought he'd never get to play in the event again."It hasn't been two years since my last surgery where it was sort of touch-and-go whether I'd walk let alone play golf," he said."At 49 I never thought I'd even get back to play in this event let alone come away with some sort of trophy." View full results for Riversdale Cup Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact The casket was up for sale by Invercargill woman Trish Turner who was moving to the North Island and needed to downsize She originally bought the coffin "for an absolute bargain" from a Dunedin builder who had gone into liquidation I was going to get my brother to put some shelves in it and use it has a novelty bookcase." While the coffin is being relocated to its new Riversdale farm home New owners Marcus and Tracey Pennicott plan to use it as a prop in the back of their hearse They will have it airbrushed to match their custom-painted hearse and Harley-Davidson’s paintwork The couple often entered their hearse in car shows They were hoping it would be well received at the next Balfour Backyard Beauties exhibition this weekend Ms Turner assured the Otago Daily Times the coffin was in unused condition One of its handles was still plastic-wrapped plan B had been to use for its original purpose it’s always something that you’re going to need .. Visitors to her property had been put off by its presence in the lounge because it "creeped them out" She failed to understand why people found it creepy But after someone failed to refit the lid properly after looking inside there’s no way in hell I would’ve slept in the same room with it." The Riversdale Lions handed out scholarships last month Those who won scholarships were Harley Sheat Ms Sheat was studying veterinarian nursing in Invercargill Ms North was studying teaching through the University of Otago Miss Clarkson was aiming to be a helicopter pilot and was based in Christchurch while Sam Horrell had taken up a motorcycle apprenticeship in Gore Scholarship convener Scott Nicholson said there were a large number of candidates who had applied and the interviews went very well It showed there was some real talent coming out of the area The scholarship process had taken about a month Mr Nicholson said it was important to help young adults follow their passions and achieve their goals The scholarships have been running for about 10 years which comprised a single bay ambulance garage and training room The station was found to be in need of strengthening The expected cost to build the station was about $150,000 in 2015 but when contacted by the Otago Daily Times Hato Hone St John could not provide additional information on overall costs or further comments surrounding the build Hato Hone St John Area operations manager Braden Stark said in a statement the station would support the team of volunteers who assist in and around the area "Hato Hone St John is committed to serving the Riversdale community "The building of a new ambulance station in the district will support the work of our amazing team of dedicated volunteers who respond in times of need We anticipate construction will start in the coming months "We would like to acknowledge the continued support of our generous donors the Riversdale community and the Hato Hone St John Hokonui Area Committee." Riversdale Ambulance Station manager Dave Hurley said volunteers were looking forward to the new station so we’re definitely looking forward to seeing the build completed." evelyn.thorn@odt.co.nz