Lifestyle1 issue 960

End of the road for Soroptimists

Glamorous graduates

Year 12 students celebrating end of their high school life in style

It is done and dusted. The region’s Year 12 students have completed all their assignments and exams and it is now a waiting game for the release of the 2002 results on Monday, December 19. In the mean time, the class of 2022 is glamming up for the formal graduation events. FULL PHOTO GALLERY INSIDE

Families embrace new toddler campaign

Families embrace the talk, sing, read & play mantra for the Words Grow Minds campaign

Grief counselling services on offer

Almost two years ago a new chapter in palliative care in this region was started with the establishment of In Home Hospice Care Mount Gambier. Staff were put in place, volunteers have been trained and IHHC started to fill a genuine void in the community. The primary purpose of IHHCare is to provide specially trained volunteers to support people who have a life-limiting illness, along with their families and carers, to enable them to remain in their own home for as long as possible.

Part of that service is Glenny Tiller, a grief counsellor, who offers her services free to help clients and families through what can be a difficult time.

“Our volunteers do not provide a medical or clinical service, but are about supporting either the patient, or family members with practical and holistic care,” Glenny said.

“My role within In Home Hospice Care is as a grief counsellor and I am privileged to offer my services to our community members.”

Free grief counselling is

offered as a validation of the real pain and suffering of people who are mourning a loss in life. Grief is raw and ugly, and often family and/or friends are too close to talk to, even if they want to help. A grief counsellor can be impartial and

is removed enough from the immediate situation to be able to listen objectively, whilst supporting the bereaved individual.

“I have qualifications and training, as well as lived experiences in grief and loss which have developed in me a passion to help others,” Glenny said. “I am able to offer individual counselling, and instigate support groups, including for mothers of stillborn babies, family grief counselling, or just informal discussion

around death, dying and subsequent grief.”

In the lead up to the festive season, Glenny will be available at the Mount Gambier Public Library for an informal chat in relation to grief and loss on the following dates and times: December 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, from 10am to 1pm.

The Grief, Loss and Bereavement program is generously funded through the Masonic Charities Trust.

For further information please phone the office on (08)8725 4778 or Glenny’s work phone on 0422 832 975. Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am – 3pm.

A free community playgroup session held last Wednesday as part of the recently launched Words Grow Minds campaign attracted a good rsponse with 40 childnre and 35 accompanying adults taking advantage of the free activies on offer at the Mount Gambier Library - a session set ujp in conjunction with Playgroup SA. The activities were all about highlighting the importance of four key areas in development in childnre three years and under - talk, read, sing, play. The Words Grow Minds campaign, which launched was launched last month by former Federal Minister for Early Childhood and Chair of the Early Years Taskforce Kate Ellis as a six week pilot program, evolved out of research that showed children were not heading to school ready to tackle those early years of schooling. The

Mount Gambier Library offers similar early childhood programs four times a week at the facility. open to all to attend.

FUN FILLED MORNING: (Top row from left) Ellie Sampson (2) playing with the duck pond; Kaiden Ruediger (4) building a huge tower & Ashlea Dunn reading to Luca (1) & Lyla (3) and (bottom row from left) Ashlee Whittaker working the play dough with her daughter Hallie (3); Parker Edwards also making a play dough creation & Bodhi Drenthen (2) channelling his inner Piicasso at Wednesday’s community playgroup.

Loaded softball match was played in picture perfect conditions, raising $3000 for the Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group, with Golden Girls snaring a last gasp victory in last Friday night’s high-octane game.

The brainchild of the Warriors Softball Club and spearheaded by Mel Chuck, the fundraising event was held in honour of Warriors stalwart Kristyn Dawe, who lost her battle with cancer, a few years ago, with Tammy Jones, also remembered – the much loved Concordes player also losing her cancer battle in the past couple of years.

Tammy’s three daughters played in the Fully Loaded clash and husband Geoff plate umpired the Friday night blockbuster.

The Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group was represented by Lorraine Musgrave, who was in charge of the pre-match toss and gave a short pre-game address.

“The support you’ve given to our group will achieve us to keep giving support where it’s needed so a big thank you for your support,” she said.

Played in front of a grand final style crowd, the Golden Girls and Elite 11 went head to head playing Fully Loaded rules, which sees every innings start with loaded bases.

Golden Girls batted first and opened with two runs, but were well held by the Demons pitcher catcher combination of Billie Jones and Em Hart. Jones kept momentum for her side with a double, and a sac fly from sister Dana Jones helping Elite 11 lead 4-2 after the first.

The Golden Girls rallied with two out in the second innings to pile on six runs thanks to some heads up base running by Sarah Polderman and a beautiful hit to Cindy Burford.

Lily Clifford-Finch was absolutely dominating at left field for the Golden Girls, arguably best on ground with a handful of excellent catches to deny any home run aspirations. Maddy Sutherland smoked one in the second for Elite

saw them score four, meaning scores were level at 8-8 after two innings.

The close game continued with scores still level at 10-10 after three, with tight fielding and good pitching denying easy runs.

Sarah a Polderman pulled in absolutely everything for her side at short stop, with Kezia Feast matching her with wonderful commitment and encouragement to her team mates.

The top of the fourth saw Elite 11 put four on the board before an out was recorded, and it looked like the game was slipping away, but superstar and crowd favourite Angela Queale pitched brilliantly to induce three fly outs to abruptly

a chance to steal in, needing five runs in their last at bat.

Fittingly it was Lily CliffordFinch that drew the match for the Golden Girls with a lovely hit to centre field, and she was the winning run to cross the plate on an RBI from Wanderers team mate Abbey Lovekin.

The Golden Girls were crowned the victors to delight of coach Nat Anderson, with Elite 11 gracious in defeat.

DOING IT FOR KIRSTYN: (Above main) The two teams lining up ready for the inaugural Fully Loaded fundraising softball match and (right) the winning Golden Girls team.

FULLY LOADED: (Above from top) Sisters Billie Jones, Cody Jackway & Dana Jones were part of the inaugural Fully Loaded fundraising event and organiser Mel Chuck with Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group’s Lorraine Musgrave

Triumphant return for local pageant

across the City as people lined Commercial Street on November 19 for the NF McDonnell and Sons Mount Gambier Christmas Parade. The magical event came to life with the colourful and entertaining entries and floats created by our local community groups, schools and many volunteers. City of Mount Gambier Community Events Team Leader Xarnia Keding expressed a huge thank you to all involved in the return of the Mount Gambier Christmas Parade. “It was incredible to see the smiling faces and excitement of the children, both lining the streets and taking part in the parade,” Mrs Keding said. Entries competed for prizes judged on creativity and effort in building the most impressive floats. Judges scored the floats in the various categories, with the following floats receiving awards.

Magic of motherhood

Hit comedy show heads to Mount Gambier this week

After selling out multiple shows in Adelaide and recently making the Top Ten finalists for the AACTA Reg Grundy Award to make their own TV show, podcast sensation and comedy duo Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke (Motherhood a Beautiful Nightmare) are taking their hit live comedy show on the road.

Part of that tour will take in Mount Gambier this Friday at the Limestone Coast {antry.

An ode to the mother who is flying by the seat of her pants, ‘What A Sham’ is a massive night of laughs. With songs, skits, chats and maybe even a singalong, Shanelle and Tamara never fail to leave a trail of laughter-induced bellyaches behind them.

The Motherhood a Beautiful Nightmare podcast lays bare the badassery of motherhood – now with six seasons under their belt, two major features by Apple Podcasts Australia and a guest spots on Mix 102.3. Shanelle and Tamara debuted their live show at Adelaide Fringe in 2022 - selling out a show and adding a second to meet demand before the Festival even started. In September they brought a new show to Adelaide - it was such a sell-out success that Shanelle & Tamara brought it back for an encore event to meet the demand for tickets, including the newly added Mount Gambier show.

Shanelle Franklin is a presenter,

producer, podcaster, MC, voice over artist and writer who is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

With a career in radio, television and the music industry spanning over a decade with brands such as Channel 9 Adelaide, SAFM, Fresh927, Foxtel, Music SA and the BBC, Shanelle also produced, directed and presented the series Jam Live for Channel 9 and 9Now.

A classically trained singer, composer and voice over artist, Tamara Linke has voiced for brands locally and internationally such as X-Box, the voice of YouTube Music Australia, GoDaddy and the

Australian Radio Network. Tamara has presented weekend breakfast on Nova 919 and Fresh 927 and sang backup vocals for Michael Buble on his Mr. Irresponsible tour. An ode to the mother who is flying by the seat of her pants, these ladies will make you laugh until you cry. Grab your friends, a glass of bubbles and strap in for a night you won’t forget.

MOUNT GAMBIER SHOW Friday, December 2 Limestone Coast Pantry 1/20 Harrald Street MOUNT GAMBIER Bookings: Humanitix.com

Bold exhibition unveiled

Kate Rohde brings a world of colour to the Riddoch

Enter Kate Rohde’s fantastic world of bold contrasts with her exhibition, A Pretty Folly, which opened at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre last Friday.

Kate Rohde is a Melbournebased artist renowned for her innovative use of resin to create contemporary sculptures and jewellery that distinctly recall European art history. Rohde’s resin sculptures are for curious eyes to view, enjoy, and ponder. Positioned somewhere between the real and the imagined, her work is complemented by lush wallpapers resplendent in designs featuring gems and crystals and coral-like forms.

The title of the exhibition lends a cautionary tale to viewers: A Pretty Folly – dare we lust after beauty?

Manager Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre Diana Warnes

said sculptures and wallpaper will transform the Cathleen Edkins Gallery.

“Kate creates rooms of joyous colour, and endless intrigue,” Ms Warnes said. “It’s wonderful that we can showcase Kate’s richly themed and colourful work over summer.”

The exhibition highlights baroque and rococo-inspired urns and vases transformed into 21st century objects of desire through clever use of riotous colour and fluid shapes. The solid forms of the vases and urns are contrasted with curious birds, rabbits and other animals that are perched or peek out between vegetal motifs.

Kate Rohde: A Pretty Folly is on displayujtil January 29 next year

at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.

St Martin’s Lutheran Church

Friday Worship H/C | 6.30pm

GIFT (Generations in faith together)

At St Martins Lutheran College Chapel (St Martins Drive)

Sunday Worship H/C | 10.30am

At 17 Edward Street

Pastor Mitch Kitson Office: 8725 3216

Christian Bookshop

Open Mondays 10am – 2pm Sunday before and after services

Education scholarships on offer

Applications opened this week for the Glenelg Shire’s Aboriginal Education Scholarship program. The annual program offers two scholarships for local First Nations youth aged between 16-24 to undertake further study at school, university or TAFE. Two scholarships are available to the value of $3000 each and funds can be used to assist with course fees, travel expenses, course requirements, compulsory clothing/footwear and tutoring.

The scholarship program has been on offer since 2015, and Council is proud to have supported local Aboriginal youth from across Portland, Heywood and Casterton help realise their educational and vocational goals.

Scholarship applications close 5pm on Friday, December 16. All applications will be reviewed by the Glenelg Aboriginal Partnership Group and recommendations will go to Council for final endorsement. Head to council website for more details.

1. Hamilton Running Group - Fiona Robertson, Sue Ferrier, Tash Ferrier, April Tomkins, Greta Prozesky & Micaela Murray 2. Multiple (& 2022) 10.4km winner Nikki Smart with her six year old twins Hughie and Shayla, who both also ran in the 3.2km event. 3. Millicent’s Lindy, Helene & Lauren VanEeden 4. Mount Gambier’s Megan & seven year old Edie Watt 5. Inaugural half marathon male winner Riley Cocks 6. Inaugural half marathon female winner & Olympian Izzi Batt-Doyle 7. Casterton’s Madalene Cleary & Kerri Harvey 8. 10.4km male winner Bouchaib Chefnaoui

6.8km male winner Les Jagger 10. 3.2 male winner Archie Lane 11. 10.4km female winner Nikki Smart 12. 6.8 female winner Paige Rasheed 13. 3.2km female winner Shayden Russell

Sarah PHILPOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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New Restaurant Raises the Bar

Limestone Coast foodies can rejoice with the news of a new restaurant destination in Mount Gambier. The Presidential has enjoyed a fresh fit-out complete with cosy booth seating, an alluring cocktail lounge, and the ‘Siding Room’ – a separate, small space for private parties of up to ten people. Focussed on presenting a complete dining experience, close attention has been paid to every detail from the warm colour palette to the bespoke leather-bound menu folders and designer lighting. The restaurant walls are adorned with specially commissioned artworks depicting distinctive local landscapes. The result is a restaurant that speaks to stylish contemporary aesthetic, with intimate undertones. All good menus should be a labour of love, and the Presidential’s menu is exactly that, offering a range of curated dishes that are focused on the Limestone Coast and the best of Modern Australian cuisine. The wine list centres on our region with selections from Mount Gambier through to Padthaway. Combining a new stunning new venue with a commitment to outstanding service and inspired cooking, the Presidential is the perfect place to spend an evening with friends while experiencing a fusion of flavours across the menu.

The Limestone Coast story started millions of years ago. World-class food and wine are a legacy of this ancient volcanic landscape that the Boandik people named Kanawinka, a term which means ‘Land of Tomorrow’. Generations of dedicated producers work in perfect harmony with nature’s rhythm, farming rich, fertile soils that stretch all the way to the wild Southern Ocean. Our menu features the best of both worlds: land and sea. Discover local flavours freshly sourced from places like Tantanoola, Moorak, Bordertown, Eight Mile Creek, Coonawarra, Beachport and the pristine waters beyond. The Presidential proudly presents a true taste of the Limestone Coast.

ARIES (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2-4-5-6

Lotto Numbers: 2-14-34-42-22-1

This could be a very emotional period so take care that you do not upset others or yourself unnecessarily. Some luck in your romantic department and special news coming your way.

TAURUS

(April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 8-9-5-6 Lotto Numbers: 8-9-34-42-33-5

There is a possibility to earn extra money during this period and you could have a plan for your next holiday in mind already, try to get your loved ones interested in it also.

GEMINI

(May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 6-3-4-6 Lotto Numbers: 3-5-45-13-39-40

Some major moves coming up in your career and you could be required to take on more responsibility. But first its time to have some fun and enjoy life to its fullest.

CANCER

(June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 7-9-2-4 Lotto Numbers: 1-15-23-34-41-22

It is time to get back to work seriously and start getting your ideas into practice. If you are planning a holiday make sure you have the means to do it.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 1-4-2-1 Lotto Numbers: 1-12-23-34-37-45

This could be a demanding period. Your special skills of communication are needed. Try not to over do the travelling if you can help it, give yourself a break now and then.

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 5-7-6-2 Lotto Numbers: 1-16-26-39-41-3

You could be lucky in financial matters this period and someone will pay you what they owe you. In your love affairs things should be getting a lot hotter and more fun on the run.

LIBRA (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2-6-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 1-6-23-37-7-22

Now is a very busy period in which you find yourself coming and going. There is a surprise contact from the past. Lots of problems, but you will find the solutions.

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 7-9-2-4 Lotto Numbers: 1-6-23-38-36-30

There is contact from old friends or past loves is indicated. There is the danger of a jealous outburst creating more problems if you let it happen.

SAGITTARIUS

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Friday

(November 23- December 20)

Racing Numbers: 1-4-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 1-17-23-38-36-5

Money matters will be more on your mind than usual. Most will be able to cope with many surprises. These are usually pleasant ones. Something you left unfinished should be completed before starting anything new.

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 5-7-9-3 Lotto Numbers: 1-4-23-28-33-3

Better financial arrangements are indicated and a very good business or career opportunity is about to cross your path. A wish could be granted.

AQUARIUS

(January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Apricot

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 4-7-8-9 Lotto Numbers: 1-16-23-35-45-11

Friendships and love affairs bring many surprises, expect the unexpected. Social scene is hectic and there will be many opportunities to spend time with friends and work mates.

PISCES

(February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 4-7-2-4 Lotto Numbers: 1-16-23-36-41-9

Do not feel that ant chance remark is aimed at you and is aimed to hurt. It is unwise to gossip or to repeat any gossip. There could be a few changes to your travel plans.

By Calum Haygarth Landscape Architect & Horticultural Consultant

Wow, what a year and certainly one most will want to erase from their heads at the beginning of the year and one we are now cherishing with some sort of the new norm with us. Christmas, as we always say has come up way too soon but this year I think we have a reasonable excuse. For many its been a hard year and others have been ok, fortunately the madness of gardening during COVID sent us into a spin the minute we reopened after new year three years ago both in our retail nursery here in Mount Gambier and our online sales have been off the chart as well as Black Friday Sales it simply has not stopped for us this year.

The whole team is looking forward to a well earned break but before all that happens we have to get through the most important time of the year on the retail calendar and that has doubled our workloads with more and more stock arriving daily and filling the Old Potting Shed Gift Shop up as well as the nursery, which is packed with stunning plants from hydrangeas to Christmas trees, citrus trees in full fruit and so on. Gardenarium has seized the opportunity to introduce a wider range expanding its range of Christmas gift ideas and exclusive ranges of new Christmas Tree decorations from around the world with some Steiner inspired carved wood more European style Christmas ornaments to covering all aspects of Christmas gift ideas for all members of the family including children. The opening of the Old Potting Shed Gift Shop within the nursery some years ago has brought about a light airy nook in which you will find an array of unusual gift ideas.

Despite the lack of travelling in the early part of this year to source our new ranges we have come up with some fantastic new ranges thanks to technology so we still have been able to ship in unique and unusual gift ideas, focussing on small batches of unusual offerings as well as continuing our search from under developed countries and offering their inhabitants the opportunity to improve their living conditions. (See some of what’s on offer on the facing page) but you really do need to call in with our pre-Chrismas sale in full swing with up to 70% off and around only four weeks to go, time is getting away.

Live Christmas tree pre-orders are very strong again this year and we are nearly sold out of some varieties of Norfolk Island Pines and others in certain sizes. Wollemi Pines are well and truly back as a Christmas tree or indeed gift for that hard to buy for someone who loves a living fossil (and no I don’t mean Dame Edna).

Ordering NOW, for pick up closer to Christmas, is advised, as we always seem to sell out quickly with only a limited number we can grow.

In the pre Christmas Sale we have wall plaques and wall art for both indoor and out, Burgon & Ball quality British gardening tools, topiary frames, their indispensable metal watering cans and a new range of Indoor watering cans for those indoor plant lovers and children’s tools. New cast iron boot scrapers and brushes (see facing page) are finally back again and

great at the back door with all this rain and muddy feet ,right through to fruit trees, berries and ornamental trees, and then on to quality outdoor furniture settings, bar chairs and tables and, as ever, a whole new range of outdoor garden benches, fountains and birdbaths.

We are the stockists for the Limestone Coast region for Kensington solid cast aluminium high quality outdoor furniture and outdoor real Kubu wicker range suitable outdoor or in a conservatory setting (see website) and solid teak dining chairs. They have a warranty second to none. This year we have added two styles of solid teak benches after listening to your requests for a good solid, traditional garden bench, hurry in as at 25% off they have been selling well.

We have introduced a whole new range of indoor pots to pop your favourite indoor plant in, including a very tasteful Ming inspired range and a huge range of modern pots, and traditional style jardiniers and the largest range of terrariums I have ever seen. Add to this a new range of the ever popular Sloggers Clogs, gumboots and elastic sided boots, at all $10 and $20 off in the Pre Christmas Sale.

The Old Potting Shed Gift Shop has undergone further expansion and the staff are consistently putting out new stock and building Christmas displays. You can lay by now for Christmas and leave picking up until Christmas Eve if you wish, this includes trees, Christmas trees and all other plants.

New outdoor tables in Natural Wood Look Ceramic tile tops, as well as travertine stone and marble, cast aluminium three piece setting in a new style for this year (see facing page ). Are you planning to dine outside this Christmas or will be doing a lot of entertaining? Perhaps now is the time to look at upgrading your old outdoor setting or buy one that will last a lifetime.

Our second shipment of driftwood Christmas trees, wreaths and stars, reindeers and beautiful angels has also just arrived from the Philippines, as well as interesting range of famous birdhouses and feeders that we come up with every year. We also have a new range of wrought iron rose towers, obelisks, cast iron wall art We also have cast aluminium weathervanes, brass and copper for those in coastal areas.

And, of course, if it all get too hard then we have the good old gift vouchers in any denomination and they are valid for 72 months so if you have kids building a house down the track these are a great start to their garden without the pressure of spending them in 12 months.

So, whatever the gardener or non-gardener in your life is hoping for this Christmas be sure to make a trip to Gardenarium and The Pot Shop and Limestone Coast Roses and Advanced Trees and wander through the amazing array of goodies. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm at. 167, Bay Road, (Riddoch Hwy) Mount Gambier, see the website for details.

with Sarah Kulkens

CRANK THE CRATER

VALLEY LAKES PRECINCT MOUNT GAMBIER

It’s a privilege

Boandik reflects on its role serving the community

Miroma Incorporated provides a range of supports for people with disabilities and is registered to provide services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Miroma Inc was established in 1985 and is located in Mount Gambier. Miroma is an integral part of its local community. Within these communities, we’re recognised for being socially inclusive and participant-focused. We’re personally connected to our participants, families and other stakeholders.

Services

- Provide out of home care

- Assists with daily living and life skills

- Provides support to participate in community and social activities

- Supports individuals with disabilities to live in their own home

- Provides short term out of home care for children, teens and adults in a home environment

- Emergency care and support

- Offers a socialisers club for adults

- NDIS Registered to provide Supported Individual Living (24 hour care) services

If you, a friend, or family member have a disability and are looking for care from 2 hours to 24 hours please contact Miroma Inc.

Perhaps you are interested in working in the disability field, please contact Miroma Inc for a discussion about the very rewarding work we do.

Contact Miroma Inc 14 Krummel Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290 Telephone (08) 87 25 06 81 Email: anneliese@miromainc.com.au Website: www.miromainc.com.au

On December 3, Australians will join celebrations occurring around the world marking International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2022 and Mount Gambier’s aged care and NDIS service provider Boandik will be a part of that celebration.

IDPwD is an annual international observance sanctioned by the United Nations, which aims to promote awareness and understanding of people with disability.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 4.4

million Australians have some form of disability.

Another purpose of IDPwD is to mobilise action to create more equitable societies.

Rural communities, such as the Limestone Coast, can play an important part in driving cultural change.

“Rural communities are often leaders in community inclusion and providing support as a community to those living with disability, and it’s very important that this continues,” Boandik disability services coordinator Nathalie Goodall (pictured above) said.

“We are proud of the skillset of our workforce, and the retention of highly trained and skilled workers who undertake regular professional development to ensure those skills remain current.”

It’s also a day when the people working in the disability services industry reflect on their time as providers of support and care.

“After well over a decade in the industry, it remains a privilege to support those living with disability,” Ms Goodall said.

“International Day of People with Disability is a day when I personally reflect on that privilege.”

Boandik chief executive officer Declan Moore said it is a day to celebrate and recognise the contribution of Australians with disability in our community.

“It is also a chance to recognise the diversity of our community,

“...rural communities are often leaders in community inclusion and providing support as a community to those living with disability...” Nathalie Goodall (Boandik disability services coordinator)

“...a chance to recognise the diversity of our community, and to challenge our perceptions and attitudes about disability..”

Enablement Awards 2019 Winner for The Most Outstanding Disability Support Team in Australasia for 2019

and to challenge our perceptions and attitudes about disability,” Mr Moore said.

Founded in 1956, Boandik is a registered provider of services for participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Limestone Coast community.

The Australian Network on Disability defines disability as “any condition that restricts a person’s mental, sensory or mobility functions”.

“Disability may be caused by accident, trauma, genetics or disease. A disability may be temporary or permanent, total or partial, lifelong or acquired, visible or invisible.”

The United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs writes: “The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities”.

The theme selected for this year’s IDPwD by the United Nations is ‘transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world’.

The annual observance of IDPwD on December 3 was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.

WORKING TOGETHER: (Top left) NDIS client Sandra (right) working side by side with a support worker as part of Boandik’s work as an NDIS service provider.

Local provider wins award

Employment partnership

Axis Employment matching job seekers with employers

It’s a simple mission - inspire and empower people through employment.

And it is the foundation of Axis Employment, which while fostering value and social inclusion, supports its clients, employers and the community in which they work..

Through their Disability Employment Service, Transition to Work program, ParentsNext program and our Social Enterprise, Axis Employment have been inspiring and empowering thousands of participants for more than three decades.

Manager Rod Versteegh (pictured) said there was nothing quite as satisfying seeing their job seekers achieve their goals.

“As industry leaders, we know the value and benefits suitable, sustainable employment can bring to a participant’s life, which is why we are dedicated to find the best outcome for each individual,” Rod said. “Our team of around 130 staff, understand the labour market, have built solid relationships with local businesses, and are often approached by employers when looking for workers.

“Our commitment to the regional communities in which we operate is important to our organisation and we are proud to give back through sponsorship of many clubs and sporting groups.”

Axis Employment has mor than 300 people on its books with more than 70 per cent currently employed.

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CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on December seach year.

IDPwD is a United Nations (UN) observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. IDPwD is an opportunity for us to make positive changes to the lives of the 4.4 million Australians with disability. Each year the UN announces a theme to observe for International Day of People with Disability. The annual theme provides an overarching focus on how society can strive for inclusivity through the removal of physical, technological and attitudinal barriers for people with disability. This has been occurring since 1992 when the General Assembly announced 3 December as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The theme for IDPwD 2022 is ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world’.

Limestone Coast and South West Victoria as we have really supportive employers, sometimes taking more than one person which is fantastic,” Rod said. “What employment does for self esteem and motivation is so important.

job seeker might not change the life of the employer but it absolutely changes the life of the job

seeker by being employed.

cannot thank the businesses of the region enough for taking people on with a disability.”

Mount Gambier’s Equipt Mobility has recently been awarded the 2022 Enablement Award in the category of Most Outstanding Supplier of Mobility Equipment, ackowledging the work of Sheena Moir (pictured) in the disabiltiy services space.

Executive lakeside living with views

KEEP IT LONG

It’s a common misconception that trimming your lawn down low reduces the amount of times you need to pull the mower out of the shed. Lawns that turn brown, develop bare patches and become infested with weeds are common symptoms of cutting the lawn too low. In the hotter months, mow your lawn as high as your lawnmower allows you. Lengthy grass will wear better and deter weeds.

Pet Care

This four-bedroom luxury townhouse is located at 1/ 8 E Lake Terrace West, Mount Gambier. It offers unrivalled views over Mount Gambier Valley Lake, with views of the Blue Lake beyond. The home sits opposite the War Memorial and Hoo Hoo Lookout within the council reserve, providing lots of green space to wander and explore. It is close to popular cafes, the central shopping district and Reidy Park Primary School. The low-maintenance townhouse offers contemporary living within beautiful surroundings. It is accessed via a paved driveway with a secure, single-electric-door garage under the main roof. A stylish portico protects a central entry with an attractive, minimalist front garden. A tiled central hallway offers access to two double bedrooms, a laundry and a family bathroom. A third double bedroom is accessed from the rear balcony and the garage via an internal door. This bedroom could also be utilised as a home

office, study or even a yoga room (not duct in this area). Each room benefits from carpets, ducted heating, and large windows. The front-facing room overlooks the reserve, while bedroom two looks onto the lower deck and benefits from builtin robes. The ground-floor bathroom separates the bedrooms and boasts a separate bath and shower, a vanity unit and a separate toilet for privacy. The modern bathroom design suits all lifestyles and has the added convenience of a laundry room opposite. This space offers storage, a built-in trough and external access to a private garden and stunning covered balcony for yearround enjoyment. A gorgeous wooden staircase ascends from the lower-level entrance to the top floor, where the home benefits from dual-aspect windows that take in stunning views. An alfresco balcony with sliding glass doors provides the ideal spot to bask in the morning sun, which you can

AGENT Elders Mt Gambier 9 Bay Road, Mt Gambier Sarah Barney 0407 714 354 sarah.barney@elders.com.au RLA 62833

Walk your dog during the cooler parts of the day, and be diligent. If your dog is overly panting, it’s time to stop and relax. Always touch the back of pavements with the back of your hand before heading off for a walk. If it’s too hot for you, it will be too hot for your dog’s paws. Consider sun-screen or sun-suits for white dogs and keep white cats inside and away from direct sunlight.

watch set in the evenings with the tranquillity of the city skyline and lights directly ahead. Inside, an open-plan living space with floating floorboards accommodates a family room, dining area and a stylish and cleverly designed kitchen with a breakfast bar-Island bench.

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What is the official language of Peru? 2. Which classic TV sitcom featured Sister Bertrille as a character? 3. Which Aussie comedian created the character Bryan Strauchan? 4. Featuring a green cedar, what two colours make up the stripes on the national flag of Lebanon?

5. What was the name of the fictional band at the centre of the 1980s Aussie sitcom Sweet and Sour?

6. Which animation pioneer has a record 22 Oscars to his name?

7. Former astronaut John Glenn served as senator of which US State from 1974 to 1999?

8. Andrew Peacock was the Leader of the Opposition during the term of which Australian Prime Minister?

9. In which sport did Lauren Burns win a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics?

10. ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair’ is a song from which stage musical?

11. Which Winston Groom novel was adapted to an Oscar winning movie, including a Best Actor Oscar for Tom Hanks?

12. Captain Edward Smith has at the helm of which ill-fated ship’s voyage?

13. On the 6 was the debut album of which singer?

14. Aussie cricketer Travis Head is the captain of which BBL franchise?

15. Barbados gained independence from which country in 1966?

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17. What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

18. How many BBL titles have the Perth Scorchers won?

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20. What is the capital of Scotland?

21. What is the third largest Italian island after Sicily and Sardinia?

22. Which Australian rock band had an international hit with ‘Friday On My Mind’?

23. Rich Uncle Pennybags is the mascot of which time honoured board game?

24. Steve Rogers is the alter-ego of which Marvel superhero?

25. Who is the most capped Jillaroo – Australia’s women’s rugby league team?

between 90 a 100 that is a prime number?

27. In which year did AFL club St Kilda win its one and only premiership?

28. In which Australian State would you be if you were visiting the town of Mount Magnet?

29. Luanda is the capital of which African nation?

30. Who played the titular character in the Oscar winning 1984 movie Amadeus?

31. Tony Gustavsson is the coach of which Australian national sporting team?

32. Much of the dialogue in the epic Western Dances With Wolves is spoken in which language, with English subtitles?

33. Which classic Australian novel centres on students from Appleyard College and a Valentine’s Day field trip?

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40. Which four awards make up the EGOT – the term used for a performer who win each of the major American entertainment honours?

Common landscaping plant

Cereal holders

Kept

End of the road for local Soroptimist group

Mount Gambier members vow to stay in touch

Last Saturday was officially the end of the road for Soroptimist International of Mount Gambier after the 45 year old group survived just long enough to celebrate the milestone.

The Mount Gambier group was chartered on November 27, 1977 and wound up after 45 years of service to women and girls locally, nationally and internationally with an anniversary celebration at Thyme at the Lakes on Saturday night.

Three of the inaugural members remain with the membership numbers at the time of its dissolution sitting at 18, with those members working diligently in recent weeks to contact past members to attend and help them celebrate the occasion.

Existing members while no longer belonging to a worldwide organisation will continue to catch up with each other with a monthly gathering.

The Member Clubs of Soroptimist Region of South Australia came to Mount Gambier on November 5 for the last Region Meeting of the year to farewell the Mount Gambier group. At this time, the Mount

Gambier members presented the play “100 years of Soroptimist Heroines” for those gathering.

Soroptimist International Mount Gambier held two Domestic Violence Conferences, a regional one in 2009 and a national one in 2011. These events have been the highlight of our service over the years and financed the laundry starter packs for women leaving the domestic violence service to set up house that we have provided.

A scholarship for a young girl entering tertiary education has

been a long-standing program and another well received and successful program activity has been the independent learning skills project, preparing young wards of the state for living independently.

Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation for professional and businesswomen working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women and continues to fight for change in the social status of women and girls.

Cabbage & apple salad

1 cup (100g) walnuts

2 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk

1/3 cup (100g) mayonnaise

1 tbsp sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp Coles Wholegrain Mustard

1/2 small savoy cabbage, shredded

1/2 small red cabbage, shredded

1 fennel, finely shaved

1 small green apple, thinly sliced

1 small firm green pear, thinly sliced

1 cup mint leaves

1/2 cup dill sprigs

1 tbsp poppy seeds

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the walnuts in a medium bowl and drizzle with maple syrup . Season. Toss to coat. Spread evenly over the lined tray. Bake, turning occasionally, for 4-6 mins or until walnuts are caramelised. Set aside to cool. Whisk the buttermilk , mayonnaise , vinegar and mustard in a small bowl until well combined. Season. Arrange the walnuts, combined cabbage , fennel , apple , pear , mint and dill on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the buttermilk mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and serve immediately.

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whilst servicing our customers to the highest standard.

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• Provide direction and support to the sales team to achieve targets

• Identify objectives and strategies for sales growth and marketing of all brands

• Regularly review targets and results and implement appropriate action plans

• Manage vehicle inventory

• Monitor work in progress and propose annual forecasts and budgets

• Create and develop strong working relationships with relevant Franchisor representatives.

• Manage key relationships with sub-dealers and key customers

• Develop new business opportunities in order to grow the business

• Provide direction and support to sales team to achieve sales objectives and targets

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• Promote effective and regular communication to encourage team cohesion and to achieve desired outcomes

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Naracoorte Market Report CATTLE

Numbers remained similar to the previous week as agents yarded around 1,200 head of liveweight and open auction cattle. These sold to a large field of trade and processor buyers along with the usual feeders and restocker orders. Quality continues to be good across all categories however the market suffered from some large falls in price with 20c to 30c common over the pens with more in places.

Vealer steers to the trade made from 500c to 540c with similar heifers returning from 450c to 544c/kg. Yearling steers attracted trade support from 400c to 495c with the yearling heifers making from 412c to 436c, also to the trade. Feeders and restockers operated on steers here from 415c to 552c and also on the heifers from 422c to 490c/kg.

Grown steers and bullocks ranged from 398c to 440c to trade buyers with the feeders operating from 450c to 485c/kg. Grown heifers to the trade made from 373c to 424c as feeders were active from 388c to 395c as manufacturing steers made from 366c to 372c/kg.

Heavy cows were well supplied as they made from 340c to 360c as

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orders. In a positive sign the market lifted in price by $5 to $8/head.

Light lambs to the trade made from $125 to $152 as store buyers were able to put together runs of lambs to grow on from mostly $110 to $160/ head. Light trade and tradeweight lambs ranged from $163 to $195 with a range of 730c to 780c and a lift in price of $5/head.

Heavy lambs were in short supply as they returned from $222 to a market high of $274 with a range here of 740c to 800c with a lift in price of $5 to $8/head.

Hamilton Market Report SHEEP & LAMBS

There was a big jump in numbers to 21,929 lambs last week of which the majority were current new seasons lambs. The quality was excellent over all weights with the plainer lambs being younger types unable to handle the recent wet weather conditions. Additional buyers were present together with the regular field of buyers with additional store competition, however, not all the processers operated fully.

The market was softer for lambs up to 26kg being $6 to $8/head cheaper in places for most lambs in this catagory. However, lightweight lambs lifted by $10/head and heavier lambs remained firm. Top suckers made to $253/head.

New Season Light Lambs 12kg to 16kg sold from $57 to $105/head.

Light trade lambs 18kg to 22kg made from $150 to $173/head to average between 720c and 800c/kg. Medium trade weight lambs 22kg to 26kg made from $172 to $226/head to average between 750c to 820c/kg cwt.

Heavy lambs over 26kg were making between 780c to 850c/kg with all pricing reflecting quality. Hoggets sold to a top of $164/head.

Fully loaded fundraiser

Softballers join forces for charity match for local cancer support group

1. Billie Jones getting the job done in the pitching circle. 2. Sarah Polderman scores with a well timed slide home. 3. Clare Chaplin gets out of the way of this wayward pitch.

Erin Chaplin delivered the first pitch of the game.

Maddy Sutherland looks to make the out at home with this throw.

Em Hart takes this pitch and is already looking to make a play.

Concordes get it done in both games

Concordes White avenged their first round loss with a resounding win in their game against Warriors, showcasing their batting prowess.

In the first innings Aleesha Tucker starred with two safe hits, while Maddy Sutherland, Sam Brown and Karly Pearson all had one.

Warriors Bec White led from the front for her team with a huge three bagger, but safe hits were hard to come by for the team in blue. Sarah Polderman had a few great catches at left field in very difficult conditions with the wind complicating things for all.

Sam Brown started the second dig with a double, then Kate Altschwager and Linley Pollard followed with singles as well as a slap hit to Tucker. Concordes backed up their pitcher Karly Pearson with efforts in the field including a strong outfield catch by Altschwager to catch out Erin Chaplin, who pitched a solid game for her team.

The final innings saw a further six runs added by Concordes, while Bec White again had a safe hit for Warriors. Concordes finished the game in style with Sam Brown showing her skills at second base with two plays for two outs and Maddy Sutherland taking a ripping hard line drive catch at third base to end the game.

In the other match Concordes

United made it a good day for the club with a late win against Demons. It was very tight early, with neither team scoring in the first two innings, thanks to great pitching by Demons’ Billie Jones and returning player Montanna Millard, who slotted back in to the lineup without missing a beat.

Demons broke the deadlock first, with an RBI double to Em Hart scoring Eboni Smith. Hart was herself scored on a rare fielding error by United.

Concordes fought back in the fourth innings with a single to Lorrell Walker scoring Millard, with Walker coming home herself when disciplined batting by youngster Amber Lindquist saw her pick an walk with loaded bases.

At two-all the game was in the balance, but Concordes roared home in the last innings scoring 10 runs to seal the game 12-6, highlighted by a great bases clearing hit by Sarah Thomson.

Returning player Montana Millard starred with both bat and ball, recordingfour safe hits including three doubles, and only allowing three safe hits. Nashi McNamara also slotted in like she’d never missed a game.

Demons were kept in the game with beautiful catching by Em Heart and brilliant coaching and leadership from Kezia Feast.

Friday night saw the Tigers BaseballCclub take on Federals Demons with Tigers a real chance to extend its lead in second spot in the ladder for the season. With a full strength line up available for the first time this season, coach Karl Ransom went out all guns blazing to get the start they wanted. Jesse Foster was unbelievably good in his start on the mound giving up just one hit for the night to Federals. It was all runs and hits for Tigers with Tigers crossing the plate six times in the first innings to have the Federals in a state of shock. It continued from there with Matt Thompson, and Garrett Ha combining for 11 safe hits between them with the later getting two stand up triples for his night. Tigers had a whopping24 safe hits to just one for the evening and it resulted a huge blow out victory Tigers taking the win 22-0 in front of decent crowd in beautiful weather. Garrett Ha with six hits, Matt Thompson with five and Jesse Foster lead the way for Tigers on a night to forget for the Federals side.

Saturday afternoon was another lop sided affair with Central taking the points in an easy game. Central young gun Koby Chant found some much needed form with the bat collecting three hits in which he stood up at third on two of them. Mitchell Cutting looked in control for Centrals on the mound giving South

plenty to think about. Alex Ridding continued his impressive season and showed why at the half way point he should be right amongst the leaders of the Martieson Robertson Medal. His electric skills and pace continue to have the league on notice. South battled hard with Curtis Page again showing he will be a big time player with his rock could defence in the outfield and the young 14 year old boy is certainly holding his positing down. After seven innings it was all just too much for South with errors and lack of hits costing them, as for Central they continue to cement there place at the top of the ladder and send early warning signs they are out for redemption.

Codie Jackway assesses this pitch.

Sam Brown makes contact with this pitch,

Sarah McInerney was strong in the batting box.

A gift carnival that really had it all

A photo finish needed to decide the women’s

The weekend’s Mount Gambier Gift Carnival ended up being the gift that kept on giving. There was a marriage proposal, an Olympian, strong performances from locals and four seasons in one day. Vansittart Park definitely put on a show.

In the women’s blue riband event – the 120m Gift – Mount Gambier’s Leila Croker came within .009 of a second of taking out her hometown race. It went to a photo to split Leila from eventual winner Tayla Phillis, who did the spriont double, taking out the 70m women’s event as well, and the decision was a few minutes in the making. Now in Adelaide at Westminster School, Leila was again the star local attraction, as she has been in the past couple of years and as her star rises, the handicapper is harder on her but she still ended up on the podium, not just in the Gift, but the Under 18 Girls 120m, in a race where former Keith local Isabel Ross, who has also been a mainstay of the resurrected Mount Gambier Gift Carnival, took the honours.

notable local performances were Les Jagger finishing third in the 1600m Open and

Mount Gambier Gift

sister Jena Jagger finishing third in 400m Women.

Other highlights included the appearance of Olympian Izzy Batt-Doyle, who ran in the 1600m and 3200m events before backing up with a win in the inaugural Blue Lake Fun Run female half marathon on Sunday, finishing third overall, and Riley Cocks, another top national athlete, who ran the 3200m on Saturday and easily won the half marathon on Sunday in an impressive time on the hilly course.

The 3200m was in fact the most newsworthy race of the day behind the Women’s Gift –with confusion reigning over the amount of laps completed by the competing athletes, a winner from Scotland, John Thomson, and a proposal from the podium presentation from Terence Carter, who thankfully got a ‘yes’ from now fiancé Paige.

The Men’s 120m was won by Max Underwood.

Other

MORE PHOTOS & A LOOK BACK AT THE LITTLE ATHLETICS EVENTS IN NEXT WEEK’S LIFESTYLE1.

1. The finish of the men’s 120m Gift with Max Underwood (white) taking the honours.

2. Mount Gambier’s Les Jagger made it to the podium, finishing third, in the 1600m Open, with sponsor representative Matt Kain (left), from Complete Real Estate & Herbert Commercial. 3. The 400m Women’s podium with Mount Gambier’s Jena Jagger finishing third. 4. The Under 18 Girls podium with winner Isabel Ross (Keith), who also finished third in the 70m Women’s & second placed Leila Croker (Mount Gambier).

5. Riley Cocks in action in the 3200m Open - he backed it up by easily winning the inaugural Blue Lake Fun Run half marathon on Sunday.

Olympian Izzi Batt-Doyle in action in the 1600m at the Mount Gambier Gidft Carnival, backing up to win the women’s half marathon at Sunday’s Blue Lake Fun Run.

Mount Gambier’s Hayden Crowe in the 400m Men’s event.

The newly engaged couple - Terence Carter & Paige.

SO CLOSE EYT SO FAR: (Above from left) Former Mount Gambier athlete Leila Croker receives a pre-race congratulations at hre finalists parade from Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin OAM; the tight finish of the 120m women’s final (winner Tayla Phillis in blue)and the anxious wait for the photo finish to be examined.

MT GAMBIER

Week five table tennis action Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies action

With only a couple of weeks left to play in Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club’s Spring Season, the fifth week served up some tense moments and some outright dominant performances.

Both A Grade matches resulted in comprehensive victories, Felix Owusu keeping his singles sheet clean to guide Sods to a comfortable 7-4 win over Kevin Patzel’s Macca Pacca, while Travis Sweet and Ward Freeman also performed sublimely in Gowin’ Rowan’s 9-1 belting of Robin Pellen’s Billwillies. Patzel added some respectability to the scoreline for Macca Pacca with his two wins, while Pellen came away with the solitary victory for Billwillies in their otherwise embarrassing capitulation. Trailing by three rubbers to four, the Sods combination of Owusu and Olu Lande teamed up to win their doubles encounter, inspiring their Sods team to reel off the remaining three rubbers of the night for a stirring triumph.

Falcons also had to come from behind to secure victory over Rayban in their B Grade encounter, The former’s doubles pairing of Andrew Telford (pictured) and Mike Hosszu staved off Rayban’s Cameron Beal and Joel Schafer in a classic five-game marathon, sparking a run of 4 victories for Falcons to claim a 7-4 win. Telford remained undefeated on the night for the winning team, whilst Beal did his best to give Rayban some hope. The second of the B Grade matches was just as close, Wanderers player Rob Halleday needing to defeat Rennick Raiders’ Mark Bachmann to force a draw and countback to decide which team would prevail. Bachmann drew first blood by claiming the first game narrowly, Halleday hit back to win the second. Nothing separated the combatants in the third, both realising the stakes and feeling the pressure. Halleday’s intense firepower was unable to penetrate Bachmann’s solid defences, eventually with the scores locked at 14-all, the Wanderer’s players pounced on a tentative prod, Halleday whipping a forehand across the table, Bachmann having no choice but to acknowledge his opponent’s class as he watched the ball sail beyond his reach. Halleday served out the game, needing only one more for victory. Bachmann was having none of it though, lifting the intensity to claim the fourth comfortably, ensuring a crowd were treated to a decider fit for the occasion. Halleday began strongly, skipping out to an early lead before Bachmann steadily clawed his way back and surely overpowered his opponent, claiming the game by 11 points to 6. In doing so, he ensured Rennick Raiders took the overall win by seven rubbers to five.

Eion McIluff proved the difference for Lendy, maintaining an unbeaten record to help his side to an 8-6 win over Richard Horrigan’s Ramjet in their C Grade matchup. After McIlluf, Nudee Cook and Lorraine Halleday all posted victories in their respective

opening singles rubbers for Lendy, Ramjet hit back through strong wins for Horrigan and Allan Withers. Lendy then turned up the heat through McIlluf and Youssef Malicden, claiming five of the remaining eight rubbers to coast to victory. The final C Grade match was a tense arm-wrestle between Tom Horrigan’s Vandals and Chris McGregor’s Mac Attack. Victories to Vandals players Dapo Olutayo and Angus Billing were countered by wins for Mac Attack’s McGregor and Jacob Ireland in the opening brace of singles rubbers. The trend continued throughout the evening until Vandals’ doubles combination of Olutayo and Tom Horrigan need to defeat McGregor and Annelise Holtz for force a tie and countback. The Vandals pair looked to have the situation under control, racing to a commanding two-game lead and smelling victory. McGregor and Holtz refused to go quietly however, fighting back to even the scores at 2-all as scorekeepers on the sidelines scrambled for their phones to calculate what was required. Teams went point for point in the thrilling fifth game, unable to break the deadlock until finally, at 10 points apiece, Horrigan unleashed his trademark smash, Holtz unable to do anything but look on as the ball smacked the table surface and sailed high and fast past her lunging bat. The Vandals had pair had given their team victory in the final rubber to level the overall scores, but sadly it was to no avail as a countback determined Mac Attack the winners by 25 games to 22.

Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club is always welcoming of new players of all ages, experience, and capability. Practice is held at 7pm on Monday nights and competition is at 7pm on Wednesday nights at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Hall. Anyone interested in having a go, please contact the club at mtgtabletennis@gmail.com or find the club’s Facebook page, or just come along on a Monday night and speak to a friendly welcoming committee member.

Undefeated players:

A Grade: Felix Owusu (Sods), Travis Sweet, Ward Freeman (Goin’ Rowan)

B Grade: Andrew Telford (Falcons), Mark Bachmann, Dale Bachmann (Rennick Raiders)

C Grade: Chris McGregor, Jacob Ireland (Mac Attack), Angus Billing, Dapo Olutayo (Vandals), Eion McIlluff (Lendy)

Last Wednesday saw the final of the Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies handicap championship. Two worthy players in Leanne Hunt and Lizzie Clements played an amazing final. They were neck and neck the whole way with Clements winning on the 19th hole. Scores were close on the turn with Clements being 1 up with only 2 shots difference the whole way with Hunt having to give a huge 20 shots to Clements for her to take the title.

In the stableford competition also played last Wednesday 37 ladies took to the field. In Division 1 Carol Davis continued her good form to card a great score of 39 points followed closely by Bernie Jennings on 37. Davis scoring five pars and a birdie in her round and Jennings four pars and a birdie.

In Division 2 Vicki Clarke continued her good form also with 35 points with Rosalie Hunt close behind on 34.

Novelty prizes went to Marie Douglas with the nearest the pin on the 8th hole.

Long drives on the 17th hole went to Karen Forster, Vicki Clarke and Debbie Sheather.

NOVEMBER 26 RESULTS

Eighteen women took to the field last Saturday with newcomer Trudy Johnson making an impression with a very good score of 39 points. Big hitting Johnson won’t take long to get her handicap down when she can play more regularly. Coming in second was Marie Douglas with 37 points followed by Di O’Donnell on 35.

The final competition for the Saturday trophies was held last Thursday night with Helen Gregory taking home the putting, eclectic, best three rounds and best overall score for the season. What a great season she has had and it does just goes to show that if you practice and play often you will be rewarded.

The competition on Wednesday, November 30 will be a 3 person Ambrose.

STABLEFORD PODIUM: (Above top) Carol Davis, Bernie Jennings, Vicki Clarke & Rosalie Hunt

WHAT A SEASON: (Above centre) Sponsor Lyn Hudson with runner up Faye Mainwaring, winner Helen Gregory, runner up Helen McIntyre & sponsor Di O’Donnell

CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUM: (Above bottom) Winner Lizzie Clements with runner up Leanne Hunt

Another new signing

Pioneers Women continue to build 2023 roster

The OneFortyOne Pioneers continue to build an impressive roster for the coming season with Isabella Brancatisano, the latest new signing for the 2023 NBL1 South season.

Twenty-eight yearold Brancatisano is an experienced player who has played two impressive NBL1 seasons with the Ballarat Miners and previously won a SEABL Championship with Geelong in 2017.

Brancatisano (pictured) averaged 14.41 per game with the Miners in 2022, with 3.55 assists and 4.86 rebounds each game.

Head coach Matt Sutton was excited to add such a talented and experienced player to his roster for the 2023 season.

“We are very lucky to have Isabella join our squad,” Sutton said. “She’s a no fuss player who will be great on both ends of the court. Her championship experience is an added bonus for our group. I’m looking forward to Isa joining our group as she is a great fit on the court and will be another fantastic person within our squad.

PHOTO COURTESY OF IAN KNIGHT

Last week’s 2-4-2 competition at the Millicent Bowls Club saw 27 playesr take to the green, in perfect bowling weather, no rain or strong wind, which all players found very hard to believe. Before going out to play members were reminded of a General Meeting to be held this Thursday commencing after the 2-4-2 game.

The winning team thais week with a score of 36+27, only losing four of the 20 ends went to Eddie Hann and Neil Whelan. Runners- up also with a very good score only dropping four of the 20 ends played and a score of 36+18 went to Robbie Chambers and John Scudds.

Other winning teams for the day were, a triple of Garth Baker, Derk Pietersma and Terry Lonergan 34+16, Derrick Lindh, David Taylor 33+6, Jan Buhlmann, Glen Tilley 32+13 and Derek Bowering, Terry Barnes 32+10.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Above top) Neil Whelan & Eddie Hann

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Above bottom) Robbie Chambers & John Scudds

Plumbers team take the chocolates in last week’s competition Perfect conditions for corporate bowls

Robe Community Bank Corporate Bowls had a surprisingly calm night last Wednesday with 12 teams playing. Runner up on 18 points was Robe Primary School and the winners on 19 points were Simon Ferguson, Darren Cook, Joel Bryant and Matt Austin from Matt’s Plumbing team.

Voucher prizes were given to Karla, Zack and Darren and successful drive prizes awarded to Saand Haiden. Livia & Lacey were given prizes as potential bowls players of the future.

Social bowls last hursday was played in great weather, flat seas and sunny skies for the bowlers and visitors from the passenger cruise ship in the bay. Twenty-four players played two bowl triples with two teams having a win and a draw. Equal winners were Dean Burgoyne, Jim Gray and Maria Cooper and Dean Burgoyne, Jim Gray and Nola Peel with Barb Brown taking over from Nola at afternoon tea time. The chook was won by Steve Farrell and the wine by Dean Nankivell.

The Bowling Arm Tournament on Monday was cancelled because of the windy and wet conditions. Hopefully we may be able to reschedule at a later date. Australia Day the bowling club is having a fundraiser for the Robe2Recovery. Come and enjoy pie floaters, hotdogs and a game of bowls.

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WINNING CORPORATE BOWLS TEAM: Simon Ferguson, Matt Austin & Joel Bryant. Absent: Darren Cook

Roos rising

silverware

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Under 18 Coach’s Trophy Bronson Boult

Tough conditions for golf veterans

Twenty-five

Second

Captain Max presented Murray Telfer with a plaque recognising his Hole in One, an unusual feat in veterans golf. The NTPs were won by Russ Lingham and Garry Telford, then the prized Ross Orchard Trophy went to two Millicent identities, Geoff “Tiger” Cameron and Robert “Tank” Thompson. The ball rundown was 1 for everyone.

It seems the weather is always sour on Veterans days lately, but surely the sun will come out soon - it is November. As the golf veterans continue on, Port MacDonnell is next on December 5, and a week later they head to Millicent for the last game of the year

veteran golfers fronted up at Blue Lake Golf Course amid some severe squalls, and they followed eight very brave lady vets around. Some hail was endured, but everyone pressed on in the windy and cold conditions and not surprisingly the scoring was low, Millicent’s Alan Schultz won Division 1 with 34, the best score of the day. Andrew Stark had 33 and John Kamp 32 on a countback was third.

Division was decided on a threeway countback with 33 points - Max Clifford edging out Lindsay Copeman and Colin Rex.

Mahoney continues good form

Good scores all round for last week’s stableford competition at Blue Lake Golf Club

The unpredictable weather didn’t deter 26 women at the Blue Lake Golf Club for the stableford competition last Wednesday with some very good scores recorded, especially from Division Two’s Dianne Allen and Lee Anderson. It was Beryl Mahoney showing the way in Division One signing for 35 points from a 28 handicap having elevated to this division after the last couple of outings.

Splits of 15/20 had two three pointers on the outward nine bouncing back with five three pointers on the inward nine and one wipe

Ronda Edwards is a regular on the podium and this time after a countback from Dianne Perryman came in second spot accruing 34 points off a 13 handicap with splits of 16/18 that included pars on the 1st, 4th, 5th and 15th with birdies on the 12th and 13th and one wipe.

Perryman off 19 scored 34 points with a mix of pars and birdies and one wipe.

Dianne Allen, in Division Two, off 43, used her handicap to perfection with a four pointer, five three pointers and unfortunately one wipe impeding a great score of 40 points from splits of 20/20.

Following with also a great score of 38 points was Lee Anderson and both will attract the notice of the handicapper before their next outing. Anderson off 45 had two four pointers, a three pointer

and no wipes from splits of 20/18. 3rd place-getter Jaynee Oberer scored 34 points off a 35 handicap with pars on the 1st and 9th along with five three pointers.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot winners on the 2nd were Dianne Perryman and Lucy Richards. The pro-shot was won by Dianne Allen. Novelty prize winner’s for the best front nine were Geraldine Scott and Allen.

Birdie prizes Perryman 2nd, Richards 5th, Edwards 12th and 13th. Ferret prizes Perryman 2nd, Bev Pascoe 4th, Lesley McPherson 6th, Edwards 13th, Lynette Hirth and Carol Megaw 18th.

NOVEMBER 19 RESULTS

Only three women finished their par round with the inclement weather causing the majority to abandon the competition. The winner Geraldine Scott was not deterred and played one over her handicap signing for +2. Rosemary Martland and Fiona Punton didn’t disgrace themselves finishing -4.

History in the making at Night Owls

Nothing is stopping the Night Owls bowlers enjoying themselves at the Millicent Bowls Club, although saying this, there was one reluctant forfeit, with the social aspect of the competition being jsut as important as what happens on the greens.

Something unusual happened last week with the Lions Roar Team winning all 12 ends which certainly does not happen too frequently. They obviously were very switched on.

Touches tonight:

Graham Mc Robert (Maccas) 3, Graham Attiwell ( Try Hards) 3, Marg Lang (Miss Fitts) 3.

WINNERS:

RED DIVISION: Jack Attack (John Hamill, Ross Warren, Frank Cooper, Ian Kuchel) defeated Max’s Four 19+12, other winners were Rovers 18+3, Awesome Foursome 18+9, Sparkies 18+3.

BLUE DIVISION : Lion Rams (John Shelton, Richard North, Henny Gysbers, Quentin Pietsch) defeated Rotary 19+8, other winners were Maccas 17+6, Try Hards 16+6, Acky’s Owls 12+0 a draw with Miss Fitts 11, Bits & Pieces 12 with a draw against Somerset Seniors10.

WHITE DIVISION: Lions roar (Wally Lang, Dave Thorneycroft, Ralph Domaschenz, Simon Laslett) defeated X Factor winning all 12 ends scoring 22 to 0, other winnners were Here 4 Beer 17+12, Black Beetles 17+6, Gizzies Crew 15+1.

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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (Above)Jaynee Oberer, Ronda Edwards, Lee Anderson, Dianne Allen & Beryl Mahoney had reason to smile

REWARD FOR SERVICE: (Left) Carol Melhuish receiving her 20 year membership award.

RED DIVISION WINNERS : (Bottom far right) Frank Cooper. Absent: John Hamill, Ross Warren & Ian Kuchel

BLUE DIVISION WINNERS: (Bottom right) John Shelton, Quinton Peitsch, Henny Gysbers & Richard North

WHITE DIVISION WINNERS: (Top right) David Thorneycroft, Simon Laslet, Wally Lang & Ralph Domashenz

van Niekerk wins rescheduled race

Rising star wins Allan Bailey Memorial Race from experienced campaigner

After being postponed from the original September date due to forecast severe weather, the Allan Bailey Memorial race was held in windy, but surprisingly dry, weather on Sunday, November 20.

The usual distance of 50km was also shortened and the course changed to allow for four laps around a Kongorong loop with the start and finish line in front of the Kongorong Primary School, a total of 34km.

Allan Bailey was a promising rider in the late 1920s who unfortunately passed away during a race to Port MacDonnell in 1930. A trophy was created in his honour in 1932, making this race the 90th anniversary of the Bailey Memorial. Despite the forecast severe weather in the afternoon, 13 riders signed on to participate in the morning race. At the beginning of the race, the wind was already holding steady at 35km/h, gusting over 50km/h from the West. Fortunately changing the race format to loops around Kongorong would allow the riders a respite from the wind at various parts of the lap.

First riders away were Spek Peake, with Jen and Jason Buckland, given a 13 minute gap before the next group of riders consisting of Elmer Buckland, Phil Stasiw, John Cranwell and Dean Zeven could depart.

They in turn began with a three minute advantage over Malcolm Tirabassi and Patrick Langsmith, followed a further three minutes later by the final group consisting of Jami Buckley, Niel van Niekerk,

Craig Andrae and Matthew Opperman. There was some consternation in the final group when the first group had actually completed their first lap before they were allowed to depart on their race. It only took 500m of riding into the wind for parity to be restored and all riders were on the leading lap.

Speeds varied depending on the wind direction, with riders reaching up to 60km/h with the wind at their backs, but as low as 20km/h with the wind in their faces.

For the first three laps the groups generally kept together; the penalty for losing the wheel of the

rider ahead being too great to consider.

As the leading riders neared the school for their final lap, Jen Buckland slowly increased her pace to pull away from her erstwhile companions in a bid to stay away from the chasers.

As the riders began their final laps, Elmer, Phil and John were caught by the fastest group, with Phil and Elmer catching on as they passed.

They also quickly rounded up Jason, then Spek and set out after Jen, completing the catch as they turned into the tailwind. With Elmer and Phil unable to keep up with

the leading bunch it became a race in four as the riders turned onto the school road and the final reach of cross winds with a headwind finish.

At the line Niel van Niekerk was in front and took out fastest time, followed by Matthew Opperman, Jami Buckley and Craig Andrae, then Elmer Buckland, Phil Stasiw, Jen Buckland, John Cranwell, Spek Peake, Malcolm Tirabassi, and Patrick Langsmith, with Jason Buckland the last finisher.

The riders returned to the clubrooms early in the afternoon for presentations, where life member Allan Dowdell shared

stories of Allan Bailey’s cycling exploits - he finished second in the 1930 Melbourne to Warrnambool race after being over-run in the final metres - before handing over the Memorial Trophy to Niel van Niekerk.

BAILEY MEMORIAL PRESENTATION: (Above left) Winner Niel van Niekerk with club president Dean Zeven & life member Allan Dowdell.

BAILEY MEMORIAL PODIUM: (Above right) Third placed Jami Buckley, winner Niel van Niekerk & runner up Matthew Opperman

A chance to embrace your inner cyclist

Mount Gambier Cycling Club, with sponsorship from Mount Gambier Lakes Rotary and City of Mount Gambier, is pleased to invite all riders to test themselves and their riding abilities with the 4th running of the Crank the Crater individual time trial.

Conceived by club president Dean Zeven, the event is run on the closed roads of the Valley Lake from the bottom of the Valley Lakes Car Park to the Centenary Tower Car Park. It is approximately 2km of climbing, and the fastest riders can do it in about four minutes. Don’t let that put you off, though, as there are multiple prizes for different classes, meaning that anyone can be a winner.

It is a personal challenge ride, much like the Blue Lake Fun Run that precedes it by a week, with a good opportunity for people to prove to themselves that it is possible for them to complete it.

Riders do not need to have a current Auscycling Licence in order to participate, it is open to all riders with human powered bikes (BMX, MTB, Commuter and Road bikes welcome). E-bikes can be used, but will not be recognised in fastest times.

There will be a $5 entry fee for each rider. With the roads being closed, cars will need to be inside the Valley Lake Precinct by 7.30am, so that time trials can commence by 8am

This is the 4th running of the Crank the Crater event, with more riders participating each year, and 25 riders taking on the challenge last year. Perhaps this is your time to join in and test yourself. Can you Crank the Crater?