After being one of the founding members of the Dumbleyung Soil Conservation Group formed in 1989 and serving on local and regional Land Conservation Bodies during that time, Owen Dare, after 27 years of voluntary service, has called it a day. Following his resignation from the Dumbleyung Zone and Land Conservation District Committee a small gathering was held to acknowledge his dedication, contribution and support to the Landcare Organisation. Past member Rodney Wright, accompanied by Marjorie, travelled from Albany for the function and other past members unable to attend sent their apology and best wishes to the retiring members.
Also retiring from being the Shire Representative on the local and regional Landcare Organisation was Gordon Davidson. Gordon spent many years representing the wishes of the local community and was a staunch supporter to initiate deep drainage into the Shire as a method to alleviate the rising water table responsible for the ongoing salinity issues happening largely on the valley floor.
The two members were acknowledged by a thank you and farewell speech from Jon Adams, the current Chair of the local Landcare Committee and each responded with their highlights and historical summary of time spent involved with the various Landcare Organisations.
On behalf of past and present members, best wishes and a big thank you is extended to the two retirees.
Pictured above(L-R): Outgoing volunteers Owen Dare and Gordon Davidson.
Article by C.Hadlow
Also retiring from being the Shire Representative on the local and regional Landcare Organisation was Gordon Davidson. Gordon spent many years representing the wishes of the local community and was a staunch supporter to initiate deep drainage into the Shire as a method to alleviate the rising water table responsible for the ongoing salinity issues happening largely on the valley floor.
The two members were acknowledged by a thank you and farewell speech from Jon Adams, the current Chair of the local Landcare Committee and each responded with their highlights and historical summary of time spent involved with the various Landcare Organisations.
On behalf of past and present members, best wishes and a big thank you is extended to the two retirees.
Pictured above(L-R): Outgoing volunteers Owen Dare and Gordon Davidson.
Article by C.Hadlow
 | Pictured left: Some of the crowd who attended the farewell of Owen and Gordon, including the Bennett Family and Kevin Powell. |
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