Steve Kettle never saw himself as a Harry M. Miller type, organising concerts, and certainly not Jake and Elwood of the Blues Brothers 1980 movie fame who caused mayhem trying to get their band back together. Not many retired bank managers like Steve fit their description. However, in his quiet way Steve achieved something special that deserves to enter the Hall Hall of … [Read more...] about The Supper Club
Simply sheer delight
There's an old saying that we follow like sheep. Leslie Gemmell has been in the footsteps of her dear father, who was a convener in the sheep section at the Port Elliot Show as early as 1954. She has been in this same role here for 20 years, and her daughter, Dusty Jones, 29, is following her. When aged just nine, Dusty would organise the displays and trophies, and tell … [Read more...] about Simply sheer delight
Get ready to rock around the car clock
Victor Harbor is ready to shake, rattle and roll more than ever with the 11th annual Rock 'n Roll Festival at Warland Reserve from September 14-16. There were a record 14,000 people at last year's festival, and with big changes to the event and a huge increase in classic cars and hot rods that park nicely in this 50s era revival it promises to be even better. There has … [Read more...] about Get ready to rock around the car clock
Living the passion of art
As artists, Lorraine Lewitzka and her husband Terry shared another side to their beautiful relationship, deeply appreciating each other's work. Lorraine would consume herself with her superb figurative water colours in their gorgeous heritage home in the heart of Victor Harbor, while Terry would be in his adjoining studio painting another stunning, possibly award-winning … [Read more...] about Living the passion of art
Horses for courses
nly a week ago, with the Spring Carnival around the corner, a striking four-year-old roan stallion named Scotty from a famous stable was doing exceptional work at Flemington. However, we suggest you don't put a cracker on him. Now he's in Victor Harbor. Clockers suggest it wasn't so much his times that put him out of Cups contention, just the fact they'd struggle to fit him … [Read more...] about Horses for courses