Driving himself from Melbourne, event organisers Justine Keech and Sam Hall announced that his performance would be late because the comedian was “lost”.
Within 15 minutes they managed to get a hold of him, and soon after the funny man took to the stage.
And he did not disappoint.
With a few carefully placed jokes at our neighbouring towns’ expense - Finley in particular - Lehmo settles in to his routine.
And then, no-one in the crowd was safe.
Dave Robertson was the first crowd member he personally interacted with, for a joke about his ‘freebie list’ (celebrities/other people you can date without your partner getting upset).
The came the dry ‘is there a doctor in the house’, with ALbert Liebenberg on the reciving end of a funny tirade about what is perceived to be the stanbdard consumption of alcohol.
But it was Annie Small who garnered most of Lehmo’s attention, when he made a number of amusing comparisons between children of the 1980s (life himself) and the younger generation.
Even yesterday, guests in attendance were raving about the spectacular entertainment, and a great night overall.
More photos on page 6.
Postcard perfect
And episode of the travel television propgram Postcards featuring Deniliquin, and other parts of the region, aired on Sunday afternoon.
Deni was featured alongside Swan Hill and towns in Berrigan Shire for the ultimate road trip themed episode.
If you missed the program, you can watch it on catch up TV.
Go to www.9now.com.au.
District cop’s award
Former Mathoura police officer Scott Russell, who is now based with the Murray River Police District in Albury, has been rewarded by the NSW Police Force and Rotary Australia.
Chief Insp Russell was named as the recipient of the Rotary Community Award on Friday, when announcing the winners of the 2021 Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards.
The Rotary Community Award recognises the exceptional efforts of NSW Police Force employees who have worked for the benefit of the community, putting service above self whether on or off duty.
Chief Insp Russell was the only Murray River PD officer honoured as part of the awards.
The Matropolitan Field Operations Police Officer of the Year went to an undisclosed officer, while the Regional NSW Field Operations Police Officer of the Year went to Detective Sergeant Bradley Hughes from the Monaro Police District.