Lifestyle1 issue 992

Taking their skills to brand new heights

Eye opening trip for local students

Tenison Woods College students immersed in life in Timor-Leste

A group of Tenison Woods College Year 12 and 12 students have just returned from a 10 day, eye opening adventure in the villages of Timor-Leste – the first time the school has been able to hold the long running immersion since 2019. A year of fundraising culminated in the trip, earlier this month, as students and staff gain

a new perspective on life and experience first hand the who and why of their support for the communities they visit.

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GETTING INVOLVED: Gael Chizungu with a group of Timorese children

Eye opening trip for local students

A group of Tenison Woods College Year 12 and 12 students have just returned from a 10 day, eye opening adventure in the villages of Timor-Leste – the first time the school has been able to hold the long running immersion since 2019.

A year of fundraising culminated in the trip, earlier this month, as students and staff gain a new perspective on life and experience firsthand the who and why of their support for the communities they visit.

Students and staff were thrilled to be able to touch base again in person with their sister school San Francisco Xavier College in Hatolia.

Long standing immersion organiser Bernadette Fisher was beyond proud of the students for their efforts.

“This incredible group demonstrated their dedication through fundraising efforts in the leadup to the immersion, showing great compassion and empathy during their travel experience to Timor-Leste,” Mrs Fisher said. “These young leaders were able to see firsthand the differences in education, living conditions, poverty, amongst other issues, this has given students more reason to continue the support upon their return.

“The Timor immersion presents us with opportunities to become global citizens and look outside our own community to help those that are most vulnerable. This year we were presented with living conditions for a group of 40 boarders at our sister school that shocked and distressed us all. We have made it our mission to raise the $8000 needed to complete new living quarters for these young women.”

And that is just one of the many stories staff and students are able to share upon their return having visited the Bakhita Centre at Palaca where they visited the local catholic school, before taking a short trip across the Indonesian border into West Timor.

There was also the visit to Hatolia where they visited their sister school, and entertained a large crowd at a cultural night with a stirring rendition on 10,000 Reasons and an energetic dance, Waka waka, impressing the crowd so much that they were called on for an encore.

The group also visited the small village of Malura and despite having to drive through a river to get there, students were amazed to see the sight of a finished school that past fundraising efforts have achieved.

On their way back to Dili, the group visited Klibur Domin for a tour of the facilities which help students with disabilities, as well as holding a TB clinic and mental health facilities. In Dili, students and staff were entertained by students at the orphanage and saw the sights including the Resistance Museum, the World War II Memorial at Dare, climbing to Cristo Rae and enjoying a swim at the beach.

A highlight of the trip was meeting the President of TimorLeste at the Presidential Palace. Students were able to ask questions about the President’s role and values, and he spoke to the

group about his vision for a better Timor, which included improving the health of women and children and pollution reduction. He also spoke about being awarded a Nobel Prize for his contribution to find peace and independence in his country. After the meeting students took the opportunity to help serve 200 students as part of a nutrition program fully funded by the President from his personal income.

“The students impressed me with their thoughtfulness and generosity, donating their own money to buy rice for students who do not have enough food to eat every day,” Mrs Fisher said.

The meeting with the President, as well as a catch up with the Secretary for Education have also laid the foundation for ongoing projects in respect to the TimorLeste relationship.

“We have great plans for the future,” Mrs Fisher said. “We intend to trial a program in which we connect with our sister school for one hour per week in hopes of improving their English.

“This will further develop and enrich our relationship with the school and its students. An extension of this will be to look into the possibility of an exchange program where both teachers and students can visit our school for a period to continue to improve their English skills.”

School Captains Gael Chizungu and Aden Clarke were honoured

to have been able to attend this year’s immersion.

“The highlight for me was experiencing the culture and bonding with the children, all who have grown up much differently than myself. It was great for me to be able to fully immerse myself in this trip,” Gael said.

“I struggled a lot with knowing about the many opportunities I have that these children will never experience, being from a third world country.

“It is comforting that they are able to find happiness in the life they have and is a reminder to us all that material things don’t equate to happiness.

“Our time at the School in Hatolia was eye opening. The poor condition of the dorms has motivated me to continue fundraising, in hopes of making their living conditions better in the future.”

If you would like to assist with donations to the work Tenison Woods College undertakes inTimorLeste, please contact Bernadette Fisher at Tenison Woods College.

IMMERSION STUDENTS: (Above left)

Grace Kentish works alongside one of the local children & Lana Shepherd gifts a stationery pack to a Timorese student PHOTOS (opp. page):

1. Teacher Jen McCourt receiving a gift

2. Madi Derrington gifts a stationery pack to a Timorese student

3. Student Jemma Jarnevic mingles with the Timorese locals

4. Students and staff were warmly welcomed by Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta.

5. Tenison Woods College students visiting a local school

6. Students and staff at a local mass

7. Sophie Wight & Tillie Derrington with a very happy recipient of a stationery pack

8. Evie Thompson gifts a stationery pack to a Timorese student

9. 2023 College Captain Gael Chizungu speaks with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Hort

10. Trip organiser Bernadette Fisher getting to know the local children

11. Student Claudia Prosperi-Porta entertaining the local children with bubbles

“...the Timor immersion presents us with opportunities to become global citizens and look outside our own community to help those that are most vulnerable...” Bernadette Fisher

Hearty chicken soup

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4 short cut bacon rashers, chopped

1 brown onion, coarsely chopped

2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced

2 celery sticks, thinly sliced

1L (4 cups) gluten-free Massel Organic Chicken Liquid Stock

1 large (about 300g) chicken breast fillet

3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra sprigs, to serve

250g packet long grain microwave rice

300ml carton thickened cream

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the vegies soften. Pour in the stock and 500ml (2 cups) water. Stir until combined. Add the chicken and thyme. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, partially covered with a lid, for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a chopping board then use 2 forks to shred. Return chicken to the pan. Heat the rice following packet directions then add to the pan. Stir through the cream until heated through. Divide the soup among serving bowls. Sprinkle with extra thyme and season with black pepper. Serve with bread, if using.

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Palaeontology in the spotlight with podcast

Get involved in telling the story of Naracoorte Caves

Award winning science communicator Michael Mills is bringing the palaeontology podcast Palaeo Jam to Naracoorte to record some episodes with a live audience, and you’re invited.

During the event, you’ll hear stories from the Caves from past and present staff, and about some of the latest research being conducted by the University of Adelaide. And you, the audience, have an opportunity to be part of the podcast. If you have a cool story about an experience in the Caves, or an amazing idea for engaging the local community with the Caves, let podcast host Michael Mills know in under 50 words, at podcast@ heapsgood.com.au and he’ll pick his favourite few to record on the night, and share with the world! If you’re selected, we’ve got some cool giveaways thanks to the Naracoorte Caves, the Naracoorte Lucindale Council, and renowned singing palaeontologist Professor Flint.

Each Palaeo Jam episode is recorded in full, without editing, and is strictly 30 minutes long.

You can also find Palaeo Jam on most podcast platforms. In season

1, Naracoorte Caves recorded an episode in Victoria Cave with Prof Rod Wells, one of the team who found the fossil bed, in the very spot Rod had sat, more than 50

years previously, on August 3, 1969. An episode has also been recorded with Dr Liz Reed in Blanche Cave, on caves as not just places where fossils are found, but as living ecosystems.

Check out the podcast website via the following link https:// palaeojam.podbean.com/ for all past and future podcasts.

Helping the Limestone Coast fill workforce gaps

Regional Development

Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) has been funded by the South Australian Government to deliver a Regional Workforce Connector and Collaboration Program in the Limestone Coast region over the next 12 months. This funding will enable RDALC to dedicate more resources, ensuring that businesses in our region are supported as they face continued pressure to fill workforce gaps.

RDALC chair

Evan Flint said. through this new program their team would work with the region’s employers to identify their workforce needs and help find ways to fill their workforce gaps.

“Getting as many of our regional jobs listed on the RDALC Job Board is one way we can help our employers connect with job seekers,” Mr Flint said.

Local businesses are also set to benefit by participating in capacity building workshops and seminars, including more events focused on the concept of Employer of Choice.

RDALC CEO David Wheaton said connecting their region’s employers to the tools and support they need to become employers of choice continues to be a focus of our work.

“We want to help build workplaces that attract and retain the best talent in our region,” Mr Wheaton said. Collaborating with government, RDALC will promote new opportunities and programs, link employers to supports and initiatives, as well as deliver targeted workforce activities, including workforce planning, social media campaigns on key industries, and promoting critical job vacancies.

Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Susan Close said the South Australian Government was proud to partner with RDALC to help match the region’s existing strengths in manufacturing, forestry, and agriculture with the skilled workers required for industry growth.

“There are incredible work and lifestyle opportunities on offer across the Limestone Coast, and the Regional Workforce Connector and Collaboration Program will help local employers to build, attract, and retain talent,” Minister said.

Following the past three successful tours, RDALC will continue to work closely with Study Adelaide to facilitate visits of graduating students with highly sought after skills to the region.

“I welcome the continued collaboration between Study Adelaide and Regional Development Australia, facilitating student tours so that graduates are encouraged to work in our regions upon completing their studies, where their skills are in high demand,” Minister Close said.

RDA Murrylands and Riverland and a cluster of RDAs from the Upper Spencer Gulf (RDA Far North, RDA Eyre Peninsula, and RDA Yorke and Mid North) are also delivering workforce connection and collaboration projects under this pilot. RDALC will collaborate with other pilot sites, sharing key learnings as well as assisting Government in the development and implementation of workforce strategies.

Businesses are encouraged to contact RDALC at jobs@rdalc.org.au to list vacancies and for assistance with critical vacancies that they are struggling to fill.

Josh set to hit new heights

Local motocross rider earns two year international contract

Freestyle motocross rider Josh Burdon has headed overseas again – this time snaring a two year contract in Macau and China as he continues to turn his passion into a career.

The full time, two year contract offer saw Josh scramble to relocate his life with limited notice as he looks to join an 11 rider team run by a Spanish company.

As many of his overseas gigs have been, there have been teething issues, language barriers, which will continue, but over riding all that is the excitement of being about to do what he loves full time for two years – back on the bike after COVID and the slow recovery for the entertainment and travel industry since then to finally have motocross back on centre stage.

Josh will be performing in up to

50 shows a month and could be strutting his stuff for two to three shows a day, six days a week, during his Macau and China tenure.

Josh had been doing some reconnaissance on motocross opportunities earlier this year in March so he has well informed when the contract offer arrived.

“It is good that things are coming back to normal again now,” Josh said. “It has been slow – I probably only did around a dozen shows all year last year.”

It was back in 2019 that Josh enjoyed his last international contract – a three month gig – and then his international career was stymied by COVID – his gear sitting in containers overseas for months.

Josh and the motocross team will be part of a show that includes up to 50 other performers and he will be performing in a massive them park style venue.

Josh will know one familiar face – Zac Dickenson – a rider Josh recommended to the company when they needed to add another rider.

Josh has been grateful for the local support that has again allowed him to follow his dream.

Brad Tilley Accounting and Financial Services has been a long time supporter of Josh and his Factory FMX motocross team, while the support from Belinda Crute and The Mount Gambier Hotel – his most recent

local employer, was also greatly appreciated as Josh went from serving beers to booking flights and organising visas in the blink of an eye.

“I have had such good support and I am so grateful that allows me to do what I love,” he said.

Josh’s passion for riding started when he was 13 and rode his Kawasaki KX125.

“I was addicted from then and then spent all my time teaching myself the tricks and skills needed for dirt bike riding,” Josh said. “Motocross was and continues to be my passion and I feel truly privileged to have turned what I love into a career.

“I’ve been

riding professionally for the past 20 years, and in 2010 I was stoked to launch Factory FMX, providing a one-stop-shop for live freestyle motocross entertainment.”

Factory FMX have performed live at every entertainment centre across Australia including The V8 Supercars (Gold Coast), KFC 20/20 Big Bash Cricket and multiple showcasing at National Royal Shows.

Inspiration to headline 2023 business awards

Sam Bloom to share her story on August 18

The Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business & Regional Development have joined forces to curate a new look Business Awards and the return of the scheme and its gala presentation to the calendar is guaranteed to garner plenty of attention with the announcement of keynote speak Sam Bloom for the August 18 event.

Sam’s inspiring story, with all its ups and downs, has most recently been told on the silver screen with Aussie actress Naomi Watts starring as the inspirational Sam Bloom in the Netflix movie Penguin Bloom. Facing the waves of life head on, Sam is a Surfing Australia Female Surfer of the Year Award finalist, and last year was awarded the Surfing Australia Female Para Surfer of the Year.

Of course her surfing prowess is just one facet of the Sam Bloom story - she works with numerous spinal cord injury charities around the world and is a global ambassador for Wings For Life.

She is an adventure traveller, former neurology nurse and mother of three boys, and has a remarkable story.

For the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce and Women In Business & Regional Development, Sam was a perfect choice to feature at the gala event and encompasses the purpose of holding the 2023 Business Awards - to celebrate our businesses and their teams who work hard to build our region’s profile as a vibrant community full of opportunity and to recognise those striving to overcome

adversity and challenges by being courageous, creative and purpose-led who, collectively, continue to transform our city.

Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce president Candice Fennell (pipctured bottom left) is counting the days to the first

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instalment of the completely revamped Business Awards, which have not been part of the calendar since 2019.

“The Business Awards serves as a way to celebrate the talent, innovation and dedication of local businesses in our region,” Candice said. “These awards recognise outstanding achievements and provide an opportunity for businesses and individuals to be inspired and motivated to strive for excellence.

“Through the Business Awards, we aim to shine a spotlight on the success stories of our local businesses, highlighting their accomplishments and where they have needed to be resilient, along with the positive impact they have on our community. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can inspire others to reach new heights and contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of Mount Gambier.

“The Business Awards foster a sense of pride and unity within our community. They bring together businesses, entrepreneurs and community members to celebrate the resilience, hard work and passion that drive our local economy. This celebration of achievement strengthens the bonds between businesses and the community, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for all.”

The nominating process has now been completed with just judging and the awards presentations to come.

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Upgrade of Cape Bridgewater continues full steam ahead

Five star production returns to the region

Mental health in focus for award winning playwright

The next stage of improvements of one of the Glenelg Shire’s most loved tourist attractions is now underway, with works having started at Cape Bridgewater.

Stage two works of the Cape Bridgewater Master Plan Infrastructure Upgrade will take place over the coming months, with local contractors onsite to begin the next stage of this key project.

Stage two works will include:

• upgrades to carparking;

• a boardwalk and footpaths, which will create a connecting pathway to all designated car parking areas;

• further landscaping;

• seats;

• picnic tables;

• barbecue facility and shelter.

“Following earlier difficulties in sourcing contractors, stage two works have been successfully tendered and we are pleased to confirm local contractors GR Carr will be completing this next key stage of the Cape Bridgewater Foreshore works,” Glenelg Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Jayden Smith said. “Stage two works have been designed in response to the feedback received on the Cape Bridgewater Masterplan, including the need to upgrade the carparks, provision of barbecue facilities and seating. Cape Bridgewater is a much loved, family-friendly destination and these upgrades will ensure locals and visitors alike can enjoy greater public facilities at this iconic beach.

“We’ve been careful to ensure we do not block the view to this pristine beachfront, as this was another piece of valuable feedback we received from the community.

“Works are also looking to integrate with and protect the natural environment. The furniture and boardwalk will be built from materials to complement the natural look and feel of the area, and there will be formalised pathways and additional drainage for better stormwater management.

“The footpath and integrated boardwalk will also provide all abilities access to the facilities and beach from all three carparks. We look forward to seeing these important works take shape.”

The Cape Bridgewater Master Plan Infrastructure Upgrade works are funded by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Building Works package.

Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing said the project was transforming Cape Bridgewater and making it more accessible for people of all ages and abilities, while maintaining its beautiful natural features and environment.

“In recent years, the popularity of the beach as a tourist venue has soared, and we’re proud to back infrastructure to support that growth,” Minister Shing said.

To view the designs, or to provide feedback, please visit the dedicated Cape Bridgewater YourSay Glenelg webpage at https:// yoursay.glenelg.vic.gov.au/cape-bridgewater-master-plan

On the back of a highly acclaimed World Premier Tour in 2021 with five star reviews and soldout season at the Space Theatre, Adelaide, and a nationwide tour last year, Country Arts SA is proud to be bringing back this unique work to South Australian regional audiences, including Mount Gambier audiences at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, next month.

EUPHORIA - from award-winning South Australian playwright Emily Steel, commissioned by Country Arts SA - brings regional voices to the fore in a rich and heartwarming tale of good days, bad days and everything in between.

Life in rural and remote Australia presents challenges that impact on health and wellbeing, yet statistics indicate that people in country areas are happy.

EUPHORIA was created with regional communities’ front of mind. Over two years, Emily and Country Arts SA Arts and Health

Creative Producer Alison Howard met with people in regional communities and also spent time in mental health units meeting with clinical staff and clients to talk about the joys and challenges of country life.

The result of this extensive consultation and development

is EUPHORIA, a gently moving new work that offers an authentic picture of country life, resonating deeply with regional and metropolitan audiences.

Playwright Emily Steel said it was an honour to create a script working so closely with South Australian regional communities.

“It was a privilege to meet so many people in so many communities, and to hear about their experiences. EUPHORIA is fictional, but I hope that, thanks to all those who helped with the research, its characters and their stories will feel real,” Emily said.

Country Arts SA chief executive Anthony Peluso said EUPHORIA reinforced Country Arts SA’s vision to create art that could only be made in the regions.

“EUPHORIA is a compassionate, sensitive and witty piece of theatre which we produced with regional audiences in mind,” he said.

“To have it critically acclaimed and recognised as an empathetic piece of work full of pathos and wit by our regional audiences has really bolstered its standing in the world of theatre.

“We are so proud and humbled

to have been able to share it with audiences nationally and again this year with South Australian audiences who are at the heart of this production.

“This is your second chance to go see this beautiful, funny, and deeply moving piece of theatre –don’t miss it!”

A mental health professional will be attached to the tour. This role will support each post show Q&A providing a safe platform for audiences to ‘unpick’ the work and in doing so engage in conversation around the themes and issues EUPHORIA raises about mental health and wellbeing in regional towns. This role will also open further opportunities for community engagement and extend the scope of workshops available to schools and the wider community.

Warning: Contains course language and adult themes referencing mental illness and suicide. Suitable for ages 15+

SIR ROBERT HELPMANN THEATRE –MOUNT GAMBIER

Tuesday, August 15 11am & 7pm

Penola Lions Club continues its work in the road safety space with Driver Reviver

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the completion of the new Driver Reviver site in Penola and commended the Penola Lion’s Club for their dedication to improving road safety.

Attending the official launch of the new site in Penola last week, Mr Pasin said Driver Reviver sites across the country were helping to improve road safety across the 880,000 kms of Australian road network.

The former Coalition Government invested $7.2 million to upgrade 71 sites across the country including in Penola as well as in Kingston both of which received funded under Round 2 of the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade

Program announced in September 2021.

A windfall of $82,000 from the former Coalition Government in 2021 has assisted the Penola Lions Club to purchase a five-metre catering van and a digital road sign for the Driver Reviver site at Greenrise Lake, Penola.

“Anyone who has used a Driver Reviver site here in Barker or elsewhere across the country knows how important they are for safety and fatigue breaks for drivers and their passengers,” Mr Pasin said.

“This funding is ensuring that Driver Reviver sites continue to be a reliable break spot well into the future.

“I’m so pleased that this funding

has supported the Lions Club of Penola who donate their time and effort to man Driver Reviver sites, offering motorists a cuppa, friendly conversations and a nice spot to take a break to manage fatigue and reduce the risk of crashes,”

“Initiatives such as the Driver Reviver program showcase what governments and communities can achieve when working together, as well as of course the role road users can play to ensure we all get home safely at the end of each trip.”

DRIVER REVIVER OPENS: Member for Barker Tony Pasin with Penola Lion’s Club President Ray Haines & Wattle Range Council Mayor Des Noll

“...EUPHORIA is fictional, but I hope that, thanks to all those who helped with the research, its characters and their stories will feel real...” Enily Steel (Playwright)

Malleefowl nesting in focus to assist threatened species

Local public speaking training in the spotlight

Toastmasters club inducts new president & committee

New Malleefowl nesting mounds have been found in the upper Limestone Coast in known Malleefowl populations. The mounds were discovered using remote sensing technology (LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging) and confirmed by on ground inspections. The mounds have been added to the region’s monitoring program.

Malleefowl populations are declining and in some parts of the Limestone Coast, already extinct.

On ground activities to protect Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) in the Limestone Coast are being supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board through funding from the Australian Government’s Environment Restoration Fund – Threatened Species Action Plan –Priority Species Malleefowl Grant. The project activities include the identification of mounds, feral deer and fox control, revegetation, mound protection and pest plant removal.

Habitat Conservation team leader Mark de Jong from the Limestone Coast Landscape Board said work such as monitoring and detecting new mounds was exciting for the trajectory of the region’s Malleefowl population contributing to the national conversation about Malleefowl recovery efforts.

“With our partners National Parks and Wildlife Services SA, we have discovered thirty new mounds which are now recorded and part of our monitoring system,” Mark said. “Twenty of these are now fenced, protecting them from being accessed and damaged by feral deer.

“Our region’s Malleefowl populations are the most southern in Australia, and with a warming climate, may become important for the conservation of the species.

“If we link that to the fact that the state’s largest populations of feral deer occur in this region, the feral deer eradication component of the funding is a significant step towards protecting our Malleefowl at a national level.

“We sincerely thank the Australian Government for the funding, and our partners, National Parks and Wildlife Services SA.”

Community grants on offer for Wattle Range groups & projects

Limestone Coast Toastmasters have welcomed their new committee with Andrea Braun taking on the role as president. This is Andrea’s first time at the helm and she was delighted to take on the new responsibility and excited for the year ahead. Andrea also thanked her predecessor Natalie Zwar and the previous committee for their efforts over the past 12 months.

Limestone Coast Toastmasters has just completed their first ever Speech Craft Course with three participants successfully completing the tasks required. Speechcraft is a short course which provides an excellent introduction to public speaking whilst providing skills that each participant can acquire and start using immediately. Speechcraft was held once a week for a four week period in which participants were encouraged to complete tasks during and between sessions. With the course being so successful we are looking to hold another course early next year and will accept expressions of interest in the new year.

If anyone is interested in joining Toastmasters they can contact our

club Vice President for Membership Elizabeth Hodges on 0419 595 653. Interested people are welcomed to attend any club night which are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Mount Gambier RSL on Sturt Street starting promptly at 7pm.

SPEECH CRAFT COURSE PARTICIPANTS: Natalie Zwar with course participants Lachlan Haynes, Clare Rodgers & Kristy Nolan

Tantanoola refurbishment ready for action

On the back of a lot of hard work from the Wattle Range Council maintenance team, the Tantanoola Parklands BBQ area has now been completed ready for the community to take advantage of the refurbishment to the popular recreation space. Council apprecaites the patience of the public while thre works were undertaken.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICES SA

PRESIDENT HANDOVER: (Above) Natalie Zwar hands over the Limestone Coast Toastmasters presidency to Andrea Braun

A labour of love in her new homeland

Robe artist shares deeply personal exhibition of her latest textile work

Kristi Biezaite will be exhibiting her exquisite creations at Karatta Wine Room and Gallery in Robe, opening on August 6.

In the exhibition, Kristi will be displaying blankets and shawls, pots, and embroidered cloths she has designed and made by hand. For Kristi, the process is deeply personal and offers a way to reorientate to her new homeland.

Emigrating to Robe from Latvia 12 years ago, Kristi always sensed danger in the native Australian bush, which stemmed from a lack of familiarity regarding what was safe to eat and the names of the trees and flowers.

In contrast, during her Latvian childhood, she had the good fortune to be taught about plants and edible nuts and berries by her grandparents, spending many holidays in the woodlands.

It’s not easy to obtain this level of knowledge of the Australian bushland, but in her inimitable style, Kristi has tackled the problem with energy and fortitude.

She has found that the leaves, bark, and blossoms of Eucalypts are ideal to dye wool, and that this

offers her an intimate knowledge of at least those trees and flowers she uses in her creations.

Kristi showcases the early stages of her creative process, including displaying skeins of wool dyed using a range of natural objects. Eucalyptus bark, leaves and blossoms are boiled up with a fixing agent (mordant) to create deep tones of apricot and moss green.

Copper pipes from the Robe Town Brewery, which Kristi founded with her husband Maris, were used to complete the range of colours, creating a muted rainbow.

The wool she has dyed comes from their own sheep, and the entire process is hands-on for Kristi, who prepares the wool for spinning prior to weaving or knitting.

Beautiful blankets, large enough to shield against the cold winter nights, are each composed of a single fleece: a traceability almost unique in our fast-paced commercial world.

Stripes and subtle variegations in the weave showcase Kristi’s artisanship with every stitch.

This artisanship was recognised by a grant from Arts SA, which has

given Kristi the freedom to create these works. So far, the work has taken a full year.

In addition to the woollen blankets, Kristi has embroidered a range of tablecloths, runners, and shawls with her inimitable style. Tiny blackwork stitches highlight the path of screen-printed beetles across the centre of the work. Leaves and blossoms are screen-printed together with nuts and bolts to form a delicate tracery in the surface of the fabric. Small pots are made from felted wool remnants, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and is instead transformed into items both beautiful and useful.

Come and enjoy the exhibition with a glass of wine at the Karatta Wine Room and Gallery from August 6. For enquiries, please contact Susan McLachlan at Karatta Wine Room and Gallery on (08)8768 2608.

Fun Run proceeds handed over to youth sports fund

Snaring scholarship is music to Tenison Woods student’s ear

The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes has donated $3000 from the proceeds of the 2022 OneFortyOne Blue Lake Fun Run to financially disadvantaged junior sports people through the Junior Sports Assistance Fund. City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund presiding member Cr Josh Lynagh said the club aims to assist financially disadvantaged junior sports people with the costs of participation in their chosen sport.

“The Junior Sports Assistance Fund and its member organisations are appreciative of the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes for this funding initiative which will help to provide meaningful assistance to juniors who have the desire to participate in their chosen sport but may not be able to achieve this for a variety of reasons,” Cr Lynagh said.

The donation will go towards the Junior Sports Assistance Fund’s 2023 applications.

“It was agreed with the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes that the Junior Sports Assistance Fund Committee would provide the confidential administration processes to identify worthy recipients from our member organisations who could receive financial assistance for a financially disadvantaged junior and to determine the eligible recipients,” Cr Lynagh said.

At the most redcent committee meeting, the following donations were approved:

•Mount Gambier Netball Association (2 nominees) - $600

•Basketball Mount Gambier (2 nominees) - $600

•South Gambier Football Club (2 nominees) - $600

“A further round of funding will be advertised in October to support member organisations operating over the summer months,” Cr Lynagh said.

KEEPING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN SPORT: Mayor Lynette Martin OAM with Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes representative Mark Teakle, Junior Sports Assistance Fund committee member Jeanette Elliott & Junior Sports Assistance Fund presiding member

The District Council of Grant runs an annual scholarship program that provides $500 to a student from participating high schools in the district and the 2023 Tenison Woods College recipient has been announced. The grant is to fund the student’s ambitions to further their studies. The 2023 recipient of the District Council of Grant Scholarship at Tenison Woods College is Year 12 student Milla Rossouw.

In being considered for this award, students must demonstrate a range of criteria including the intention to complete SACE, demonstrated academic achievement and commitment,

and a commitment to school activities.

Milla has demonstrated great resilience, drive and enthusiasm for her studies, despite a number of health challenges. She is heavily involved in the school music department, where she plays the tenor saxophone in three different bands, plus the jazz ensemble, which performs at the Generations in Jazz festival. She is band leader of the saxophone ensemble and regularly mentors younger musical students in the school’s showband. Milla (pictured above with Deputy Mayor Megan Dukalskis) has also been a volunteer for a number of school activities.

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Taking their skills to brand new heights

As a program it is only in its infancy but Air Intensity – an aerial and acrobatics school, established by MJ Dance Studio – has returned from a huge competition in Melbourne with a swag of medals.

Air Intensity had been a vision of MJ Dance Studio founder and studio director Maria Slape’s for six years but it too a while to come to fruition as moving studio spaces and then COVID conspired against her grand plan.

But eventually she landed the perfect space and now she has four rigs in the Air Intensity studio and around 60 kids taking part in the exciting program, which is headed up by Kaycee Rodda.

“I went to her (Kaycee) and talked to her about the idea

and she has just gone with it and I am so proud of what she has achieved,” Maria said.

The Air Intensity aerial team returned from the Bend The Air competition held earlier this month with nine gold, four silver, one bronze and three Emerging Talent awards.

Right from setting up the aerial program, learning from the best and constantly developing and learning has been a key for Kaycee and the team.

“We have worked with fabulous trainers, initially people from Adelaide,” Maria said. “We had some funding help from Country Arts SA initially to help with all of that set up and we have continued to work hard to make

it an amazing and high quality program.

“We’ve also had some of the best trainers from Queensland come down and help with our development.

“It has been great to attract a new group of kids to a very different program. Not every kid wants to dance and kids just really love the acrobatics and aerial work we can offer.”

Given the Air Intensity program only started training soloists in earnest last year, to have all nine competing team members return with a placing, with five of those aerialists competing for the first time.

Abbey Mitchell, Evie Jones and Allegra Rzepiela (ON THE COVER)

received the Emerging Talent Awards.

The aerial and acrobatic students have embraced not only the aerial classes but also MJ Dance Studio’s long running acro, stretch and ballet classes to improve skills.

RESULTS:

Silk solos:

1st Eleni Carlson (10 Years & Under) - Gold (picture above)

2nd Chelsea Smith (10 Years & Under) - Silver - (pictured below centre)

Equal 1st Evie Jones (12 Years & Under) - Gold

2nd Abbey Mitchell (12 Years & Under) - Silver - (pictured below right)

1st Kaycie Brown (Mini Stars) - Gold

1st Allegra Rzepiela (Intermediate Teen) - Gold

3rd Lara Hawthorne (Intermediate Teen) - Bronze (pictured below left)

1st Kiera Mcbain (Advanced Teen) - Gold

Lyra Solos:

1st Chelsea Smith (10 Years & Under) - Gold

1st Ziana Clarke (12 Years & Under) - Gold

1st Lara Hawthorne (Teen Intermediate) - Gold

1st Kiera Mcbain (Advanced Teen) - Gold

Open Apparatus Duo:

2nd Kiera Mcbain + Allegra Rzepiela - Silver

Acro solo:

2nd Kiera Mcbain (16 years) - Silver

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Next step taken in park redevelopment

Blueprint for Blue Lake Sports Park makeover endorsed by City of Mount Gambier

City of Mount Gambier has endorsed the Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan. The high level document provides a road map for future development at the site, informed by the Sport, Recreation and Open Spaces Strategy (SROSS), current and future participation trends, sporting compliance and feedback from the community and key stakeholders.

The Blue Lake Sports Park is a significant multipurpose site for sport and recreation in Mount Gambier. Council worked with Outerspace Landscape Architects and InsideEDGE Sport and Leisure Planning to develop a master plan for the area in consultation with site users and the community.

City of Mount Gambier general manager city infrastructure Barbara Cernovskis said Mount Gambier had a strong sport and recreation culture, and this plan aimed to future proof the facilities, deliver environmentally sustainable outcomes and develop the park as a destination with which the wider community can engage.

“We received 65 submissions as part of the community consultation process for the plan and the overwhelming majority indicated a preference for option

2, a ‘community precinct’ which considers the park’s holistic role in the provision of open space and sporting infrastructure in the city and its important role for our community,” Ms Cernovskis said.

The plan incorporates and balances the recommendations of SROSS with the needs and desires of existing tenants and key users, while addressing the current constraints and shortfalls identified at the site.

“We want to make sure our spaces are fit for purpose and flexible in their use. We need better connections between sporting activities and off field activities in the park and would like to encourage wider engagement in the area,” Ms Cernovskis said.

“The master plan places an emphasis on shared multipurpose use including a centralised hub for football, netball, cricket and other users of the main ovals, as well as a strong focus on improved spectator participation and facilities.”

The master plan includes repurposing several of the existing buildings, enhancing the park’s amenities with external plazas/ nodes for spectators and food trucks, car parks, a shared use trail and a play space. In addition, the

plan also includes upgrading/new facilities that accommodate the extensive amount of sporting clubs and user groups across the park to meet both current and future needs of the community.

Shared facilities will be designed to create connections and equal access, such as playing surfaces, bigger zones, and off field amenities like fitness tracks/exercise nodes to encourage wider engagement across the site.

Council will commence an implementation planning process which will include the development of a shared funding plan so that grant funding

opportunities for the development of the Blue Lake Sports Park can be pursued in the future.

“Having this master plan prepared for the area means that we are ready to progress when a funding opportunity presents itself,” Ms Cernovskis said.

“It is important to note that this master plan is not a development commitment by Council and it doesn’t indicate priority over other current or future strategic initiatives or developments. The development of a staged governance model and detailed designs will be key projects outlined in the master plan’s

implementation plan.”

View the Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan at Have Your Say Mount Gambier

MASTERPLAN ENDORSED: The strategic direction for the Blue Lake Sports Park has been set following the endorsement of the Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan: West Gambier Hockey Club’s Brayden Burston; South Gambier Football Club’s Darren Sims; Mount Gambier Cycling Club’s Damien Buckley; Mount Gambier Softball League’s Di Humphries and hockey & softball star Dana Jones

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Familar face steps into key emergency role

The Glenelg Shire has a familiar and experienced face joining one of it’s key Committees.

Drik Drik resident Neale Emerson has been officially appointed to the Glenelg Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) in the role of community representative.

As a community representative Neale will act as the conduit between the Committee and the community, sharing his vast knowledge and ideas to help protect our region and prepare for emergencies.

Neale welcomed the opportunity to give back to his community, particularly in area he is passionate about. “I am a farmer by trade, but I have been involved with emergency services for well over 40 years,” he said. “I have spent 29 years with SES and over 40 years with CFA - I am currently the Group Officer for the Dartmoor CFA Brigade. I also have spent more than 30 years in municipal emergency planning.

“From a very early age I have volunteered with local emergency response agencies, it is something I genuinely enjoy and am truly passionate about.

“I am looking forward to joining the MEMPC and providing an important link between our local agencies and the community. As the sole community representative I will ensure I best advocate for all and I welcome enquiries from all individuals, sectors and groups.

“Please do not hesitate to reach out and pass along any concerns, ideas or suggestions – all comments are kept confidential and in my role I can raise the feedback from the community direct to all of our local agencies.”

The MEMPC is made up of local response agencies including Victoria Police, Country Fire Authority, Fire Rescue Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria State Emergency Service, Forest Fire Management Victoria and more.

The MEMPC is responsible for the Municipal Emergency Management Plan, a crucial document which reflects the shared responsibilities of government, emergency management agencies and communities in the event of an emergency. The MEMPC also provides ongoing collaboration, providing local agencies the ongoing opportunity to work together proactively. To learn more about the Municipal Emergency Management Plan, visit the Glenelg Shire website. To submit an enquiry to the MEMPC through Neale, please email enquiry@glenelg.vic.gov.au

BrainTeaser

1. The Bridget Jones movie franchise was based on a book by which author?

2. Colin Firth won his Best Actor Oscar for his role in The King’s Speech playing which real life character?

3. Which Irish poet and playwright brought us such classics as The Importance of Being Earnest?

4. Fashion designer Oscar da la Renta was born in which country?

5. What is the capital of Chile?

6. Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara has announced her divorce from which Magic Mike star?

7. The Little Mermaid, which has since been released as an animated movie and most recently as musical fantasy film, is originally a story by which 19th century author?

8. Which two colours make up the Danish national flag?

9. The fourth Ashes Test was played at which ground in which city?

10. Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand?

11. Suva is the capital of which island nation?

12. Kevin, Kate & Randall Pearson were the three central characters in which TV drama?

13. Aussie Sally Pearson was a two time world champion and Olympic gold medallist in which athletics event?

14. Which celebrity won the 2022 season of Dancing with the Stars that featured returning stars as well as wildcard entries?

15. Who sis the District Council of Grant Mayor?

16. What type of pastry is used when baking an éclair?

17. On which date do the French commemorate Bastille Day?

18. Anna Bligh was once Premier of which Australian State?

19. Award winning actress Jane Lynch played which character in the nit TV series Glee?

20. What is the capital of the US State of Illinois?

21. Scott Roth is the head coach of which NBL team?

22. The Darling River flows through which Australian State?

23. Which Australian artist is best known for his portrayal of Ned Kelly?

24. Who hosted the popular family entertainment TV show Young Talent Time?

25. Who played account and kick boxer Con Petropoulous in the Aussie movie The Castle?

26. Who is the coach of the Matildas?

27. Actors and writers Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy & Tom Gleisner and producer Michael Hirsh are the brains behind which Aussie production company?

28. Pink heath is the floral emblem of which Australian State?

29. Andy Maher, Mick Molloy & Sam Pang front which sports show?

30. Possum Magic was the breakout book for which educational children’s author?

is associated with which art movement?

32. The Trevi Fountain is a tourist hotspot in which European city?

33. The Big Prawn is a landmark in which Aussie town?

34. For which AFL team does Bailey Smith play?

35. Which sign of the zodiac spans October and November?

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37. With which sport do we most associate the garment plus fours?

38. Which golfer won the 2022 British Open?

39. US actress Brooke Shields was once married to which tennis star?

40. What is the only book of the Bible that starts with the letter ‘z’?

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Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 1-3-6-5

Lotto Numbers: 1-12-16-25-24-40

A fairly good period is indicated with luck in a little flutter. Most will be making good progress in whatever they want to do. A romantic affair is also indicated.

TAURUS (April 21- May 20)

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Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-5-2

Lotto Numbers: 4-12-26-36-35-5

Best not to mix business with pleasure as this can lead to some unpleasant situations. Many will be changing their style and for some there is a romantic interlude indicated.

GEMINI (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-5-2 Lotto Numbers: 4-12-26-39-8-11

A very favourable period is indicated, and many will be achieving what they set out to do. A good time to ask for favours from the people that matter. Don’t pay any attention to gossip.

CANCER (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 6-3-2-5

Lotto Numbers: 6-12-25-40-22-29

Do not neglect the domestic front work may be taking up a lot of your time. Do not give advice or any sort of help to friends, for this may all backfire and put you on the spot.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 8-9-6-2

Lotto Numbers: 9-12-26-35-40-45

Some will be increasing their romantic affairs and be feeling very emotional about everything. A good time to ask for favours.

VIRGO (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-2-3

Lotto Numbers: 4-12-26-35-40-22

Some interesting travel id indicated with plenty of different situations presenting themselves. Old friends will be appearing, and you may be required to help some friends out of trouble. Some could be changing jobs or address.

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Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 5-6-2-3

Lotto Numbers: 1-12-15-26-35-40

Ask the people in the know when you are in need of advice. Don’t get involved in other people’s arguments or fights. Do not overspend or lend money to anyone.

SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1-3-2-5

Lotto Numbers: 1-12-26-32-20-6

People involved in the arts should have a fairly good time coming up. Many will be able to impress the people that matter and make a good future investment this way. Do not neglect loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-2-3

Lotto Numbers: 1-12-15-29-30-33

Many will be feeling more relaxed and ready to start new ventures. These ventures are very likely to succeed, as luck seems to be with you. You could be meeting very interesting people on the social scene.

CAPRICORN (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Plum

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 4-6-9-7

Lotto Numbers: 7-8-12-26-30-36

A trip overseas or interstate is indicated. Most will be feeling rather refreshed and full of beans. Make sure you control your temper. You may be meeting new friends, and these could brighten up your life.

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 4-9-3-2

Lotto Numbers: 4-12-25-5-11-3

Many will get promoted or a chance to improve their situation in life. However, most will feel rather restless, and this could cause trouble on the domestic scene.

PISCES (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2-3-5-6

Lotto Numbers: 2-13-26-35-40-22

Be very careful to control your temper; you will be tried by people who interfere or want to give you unwanted advice. Stay clear of other people’s fights and arguments.

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Mixed play off results for Pioneers

Dramatic overtime victory for men seals preliminary final at home

The Castec Rural Supplies Mount Gambier Pioneers men have advanced to the NBL1 South preliminary final on August 4 after surviving a nailbiting overtime battle with Frankston – a match that ended with a video review to decide the final result.

Given the match was on the Blues home court on Saturday night, the one point victory, 97-96, was not met favourably from the parochial home crowd.

It was the most dramatic of finishes at Dreamstreet Lending Arena with the Pioneers leading by two when Frankston’s Daniel Trist was fouled with 4.1 seconds remaining.

He made the first at the line for the Blues and then after he missed the second, the ball bobbled around and eventually Trist was able to put the ball back in the hole. The decision then needed to be made if he got it off before time expired or not.

Eventually after a video review, the officials decided Trist’s put back did not beat the final buzzer and the Pioneers players celebrated amidst the boos from the Frankston faithful.

The victory means the Pioneers now have a week off and the advantage of hosting its preliminary final at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, in front of their own fans.

Heading into Saturday’s night qualifying final, Frankston had racked up a 16-6 regular season record, only slightly shading the Pioneers’ 15-7 season.

It was the higher ranked Blues that got off to a flyer, racing to a 16-point lead and maintained the rage to go into the final quarter with a 10 point advantage.

The Pioneers made their move

of the final quarter and it was game on. Heading down the stretch Austin Shelley(above left) hit a massive three for the Pioneers to give them the lead before the Blues had possession out of a timeout and Lucas Barker found Daniel Trist and he found a wide open lane to the basket to level scores up. The Pioneers couldn’t get a good look to try and wrap up the contest in regular time and in overtime, it was again the Pioneers

getting the better of the start, scoring the first five points before that final dramatic play.

Nick Marshall (above right) finished with 34 points, six rebounds and four assists in the eventual win for Mount Gambier on the back of shooting 15/30 from the field despite going 2/10 from three-point territory. Austin Shelley added 19 points, three boards and two steals, Titus Robinson 16 points, 10 boards and two stelas,

Dylan Marshall 11 points and four rebounds, and Tom Kubank nine points, seven boards and three assists.

The news was not so good for the OneFortyOne Pioneers women who suffered a home court loss in their qualifying final, with the Geelong United Supercats securing a 10-point victory.Only one game separated the two teams at the end of the regular season and both came into the finals in

winning form but on Friday night at Wulanda, it was the visitors getting the better of the start, piling on 31 points and leading by as many as 12 points.

That lead grew to 19 points in the second stanza for the Supercats and by half-time they remained in control with the 48-33 advantage.

Geelong opened up a gamehigh 22-point lead in the third quarter before going on to secure the 10-point road victory.

The win means that the Supercats will host a preliminary final at The Arena in Geelong in two weeks’ time while the Pioneers will be back home to host a semi final this weekend against Ringwood.

Opals star Chantel Horvat finished the night with 18 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks for Geelong United on the back of shooting 7/14 from the field and 3/3 at the foul line and proved the difference.

In form Pioneer Miela Goodchild (pictured left) had a rough first half but worked into the game in the second half to finish with 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals despite shooting 7/26 from the field and 1/13 from beyond the arc. Haliegh Reinoehl (pictured far left) also had 15 points, four boards and two assists, Zitina Aokuso 15 points, four rebounds and four assists, Isabella Brancatisano 14 points, seven boards and six assists, and Sherrie Calleia 11 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Helen Chilton takes out stableford on countback

Windfall for regional talent

Junior Sports Assistance Fund helps finance eight athletes

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund continues to support local sports people competing at State level or higher. With state and national events resuming, eight local athletes secured assistance for national events at which they competed earlier this year.

RECIPIENTS:

In sunny but cold weather the Millicent Golf Club had 19 women play a stableford event for the Heather Walker Memorial Trophy.

WINNERS

A Grade: Helen Chilton 35 c/b

Runner Up: Bronwyn Clarke 35

B Grade: Heather Anderson 34

Runner Up : Julie McKenzie 31

Ball winners: Karen McGregor 33, Robyn Walters 31, Debbie Tincknell 30 9 hole comp, front nine: Heather Anderson 20

NTP 3rd: Virginia DeDonatis

NTP 2nd shot 5th hcp 25-54: Karen Altschwager

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 32-54: Liz Redman

STABLEFORD WINNERS: Julie McKenzie, Heather Anderson, Helen Chilton & Bronwyn Clarke

South East Senior tennis hit the court to tune up

• Lucy Dening (pictured below) from the Mount Gambier Swimming Club was selected for the state swimming team to compete at the Australian Age & MC Age Championships held in the Gold Coast in April 2023.

• Bree Ridding from the Mount Gambier and District Baseball League was selected for the state team to compete at the Australian Youth Women’s Championships held in Altona in April 2023

• Joshua Cameron from the Mount Gambier and District Little Athletics was selected for the state team to attend the Australian Track and Field Championships held in Brisbane in April 2023.

• Clare Hopgood (pictured above) from the Lower South East Hockey Association was selected in the state under 15 team to compete in the Australian National Hockey Championships held in Darwin in April 2023.

• Jamison Buckley from the Mount Gambier Cycling Club was selected in the state track team to compete in the Junior Track National Championships held in Brisbane in April 2023.

• Neil van Niekerk from the Mount Gambier Cycling Club was selected in the junior state track team to compete in the AusCycling Junior Track National

South East Funeral Services

Nine South East Senior Tennis players enjoyed tennis at Blue Lake Sports Park earlier this month in cool conditions. The next event will be held at Corriedale Park on August 20.

SOUTH EAST TENNIS SENIORS: (Back row from left) Bob Brown, Peter Evans, Peter Brennan & Terry Nisbet and (front row from left) Necia Evans, Bernie Paltridge, Helen Rathjen, Chris Cram & Trish Douglas

KNT Football

Best - Border Districts: Sam Pridham, Dylan Auciello, Isaac Hewson, Chase Bower, Mackenzie Bower, Mark Quinn Kybybolite: William Thorp, Billy Laurie, William Shepherd, Matt Black, Tom Woodard, Callum Masters

Best - Penola: Jayden Eldridge, Gus Eckermann, Brock Egan, Jordan Galpin, Bradley Bryant, Kaleb Messenger. Padthaway: Jacob Fiebiger, Daniel Menzel, Nathan McCarthy, Will Rivers, Thomas Edwards, Kiefer

Scharkie

Goals - Naracoorte: Keenan Jacobs, Nathan Davey, Matthew Maney, Josh Gregg, James MacDonald, Tyler Thomson. Kingston: Thomas

Matsouliadis, Travis Burns, Jack Harding, Chad Wood, Jack Tapfield, Jacob Fishe Bordertown

Best Bordertown: Bryce Damin, Tyson Hoffmann, Petros Politis, Harrison

Fromm, Mitchell Dahlitz, Zac Mclellan. Lucindale: Luke Kelsh, Bradley Agnew, Matt Gould, Henry Tregoweth, Daniel Badman, Will Graetz

Best - Mundulla: James Hinge, Reagan Tink, Nick Mosey, Jake McGrice, Jacob Grosser, Daniel Noll . Keith: Jack McAuley, Aydon Innes, Daniel

Bibby, Seb Schreiber, Blake Read, Jonathon Wilson

RESERVES

Bordertown 8.2 (50) d Lucindale 7.5 (47)

Mundulla 11.7 (73) d Keith 1.8 (14)

Kingston 9.6 (60) d Naracoorte 7.3 (45)

Penola 22.14 (146) d Padthaway 2.1 (13)

Kybybolite 15.12 (104) d Border Districts 2.1 (13)

SENIOR COLTS

Kybybolite 15.15 (105) d Border Districts 1.4 (10)

Naracoorte 14.7 (91) d Kingston 0.0 (0)

Padthaway/Lucindale 10.8 (68) d Penola 5.5 (35)

Mundulla 16.15 (111) d Keith 2.4 (16)

JUNIOR COLTS

Keith 8.9 (57) d Mundulla 4.5 (29)

Naracoorte 9.8 (72) d Kingston 0.0 (0)

Border Districts 7.3 (45) d Kybybolite 5.9 (39)

Penola 8.8 (56) d Padthaway/Lucindale 7.3 (45)

Mid South East Football

Best - Glencoe: Zacc Cocks, Thomas Edwards, Dylan Pfitzner, Tory Weaver, Henry Smith, Dylan Childs. Kongorong: Lennox Lewis, Jake Whitty, Matt Cordy, Cameron Sandercock, Tyrone Rayner, Ethan Norman

Best - Kalangadoo: Tye McManus, Lachy Jones, Liam Hay, Dylan Bromley, Nick Jenkin, Bradley Auld Nangwarry: Logan Gibbs, Brodie Parsons, Jack Pudney, Ty Dinnison, Matthew Pratt, Joshua Weedon

Best - Pt Mac: Joshua Woodall, Tim Sullivan, Kyall McClean, Colby Munro, Zack Williams, Tom Sullivan. Mt Burr: Calum Sparkes, Dylan Ridley, Jack

Edward Ballantyne, Jackson Dean, Sam Hunt

Indoor bowls

Kimberly-Clark Australia

Pennants - Round 11

Kilsby Shield

Commercial Club 60 d PostTel 47, Wandilo Water Rats 66 d RSL & District 49, Mil Lel 61 d

Kongorong 45, Glenburnie Bye

Malseed Shield Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 62 d Moorak Blue 60, Blue Lake Bowlers White 53 d Glencoe 49, Saints 55 d Moorak Red 49

Shield QualificationPremiership Table after round 9

Kilsby Shield

Wandilo Water Rats 14 points, 123.99%; Post-Tel 14,123.83; Commercial Club 14, 119.41; Glenburnie 10, 125.45; Mil Lel 10, 100.39; RSL & District 4, 84.36; Kongorong 0, 49.17

Malseed Shield

Blue Lake Bowlers Blue 19, 133.26; Moorak Red 12, 101.17; Moorak Blue 10, 87.84; Blue Lake Bowlers White 10, 87.63; Saints 9, 100.50; Glencoe 6, 83.33

MSE Netball

ROUND THIRTEEN

A GRADE • Mt Burr 43 d Port MacDonnell 34; Kalangadoo 73

d Nangwarry 15; Glencoe 80 d

Kongorong 34

A RESERVE • Port MacDonnell 59 d Mt Burr 32; Kalangadoo 76

d Nangwarry 16; Glencoe 46 d Kongorong 41

B GRADE • Port MacDonnell 48

d Mt Burr 18; Kalangadoo 71 d

Nangwarry 11; Glencoe 57 d

Kongorong 36

B RESERVE • Mt Burr 41 d Port MacDonnell 26; Kalangadoo 95

d Nangwarry 8; Kongorong 49 d Glencoe 33

17 & UNDER • Mt Burr 46 d Port MacDonnell 38; Kalangadoo 55

d Nangwarry 37; Glencoe 43 d

Kongorong 41

15 & UNDER • Hatherleigh 50 d Robe 16; Port macDonnell 40 d Mount Burr 34; Kalangadoo 83 d Nangwarry 11; Glencoe 38 d Kongorong 31

13 & UNDER • Port macDionnell

34 d Mt Burr 22; Kalangadoo 55

d Nangwarry 12; Glencoe 66 d Kongorong 8

Western Border Netball

ROUND TWELVE

A GRADE

West Gambier 59 (L. McGregor, T. Bryant) d North Gambier 46 (M. Griffith, M. Renko); East Gambier 45 (C. Perryman, E. Cole) d Casterton Sandford 28 (M. Cleary, I. Lane); Millicent 53 (D. verbena, D. Tunkin) d South Gambier 45 (E. Bouchier, A. Duncan)

A RESERVE

West Gambier 51 (T. Earl, C. Ransom) d North Gambier 50 (A. Pitson, C. Nulty); Casterton Sandford 64 (T. Broomby, M. Smith) d East Gambier 27 (T. Gray, B. Hicks); Millicent 55 (D. Denton, A. Craig) d South Gambier 47 (C. Muller, M. Thiele)

B GRADE

West Gambier 57 (C. Carraill, E. Gillies) d North Gambier 39 (M. Human, A. Redman); Casterton Sandford 69 (T. Cleary, E. Grigg) d East Gambier 48 (N. Smith, J. Clark); Millicent 31 (K. Coghlan, M. Fleming) d South Gambier 24 (T. Bonney, K. McIntyre-Clark)

C GRADE

North Gambier 45 (K. Egan, H. Fox) d West Gambier 28 (J. Beaver, E. Sutherland); Casterton Sandford 42 (J. Parsons, K. Gill-Killey) d East Gambier 40 (M. Wilson, S. Hobson); South Gambier 49 (B. Winterfield, M. Dalton) d Millicent 36 (L. McCallum, A. Gysbers)

17 & UNDER

North Gambier 83 (C. Nulty, A. Collins) d West Gambier 35 (A. Pearson, L. Simpson); East Gambier 41 (J. Davis, I. Dwyer) d Casterton Sandford 37 (I. Longhurst, C. Hulm); Millicent 65 (M. Lynch, L. Paul) d South Gambier 21 (G. Dalton, S. Grassi)

15 & UNDER A

North Gambier 71 (R. Darimaani, M. Collins) d West Gambier 26 (L. Pearson, A. Allen); East Gambier 41 (T. Kemp, L. Hannaford) d Casterton Sandford 36 (B. Carlin, M. Rees); Millicent 58 (E. Denton, P. Paul) d South Gambier 17 (G. Dalton, L. Sneath)

15 & UNDER B

North Gambier 49 (M. Griffith, I. Stafford) d West Gambier 26 (H. Jackson, L. Pearson); Millicent 53 (E. Walker, L. Nicholls) d South Gambier 12 (A. Ferrari, M. Bowering)

13 & UNDER A

North Gambier 47 (L. Hunter, A. Halloran) d West Gambier 26 (M. Jackway, I. Lynch); Casterton Sandford 38 (A. Murphy, R. Gorman) d East Gambier 22 (I. Mee, C. Little); Millicent 49 (S. Zalme. I. Coghlan) d South Gambier 6 (S. Ryan, L. Jones)

13 & UNDER B

North Gambier 20 (I. Renko, A. Schloithe) d West Gambier 12 (M. Thomas, H. Jackson); Casterton Sandford 44 (R. Gorman, I. Luers) d East Gambier 19 (S. McCracken, I. Cook); Millicent 13 (P. Johnson L. Van Eeden) d South Gambier 9 (M. Fullerton, A. Green)

11 & UNDER

North Gambier 12 (F. Wakefield, I. Clark) d West Gambier 9 (G. Tremelling, M. Povey); East Gambier 8 d Casterton Sandford 3; Millicent 20 (M. Buhlmann, L. Rainsford) d South Gambier 1 (M. Raedel, E. Scotland))

Western Border Football

Best - Millicent: Harry Tunkin, Jacob Carger, Frazer Bradley, Josh Werchon, Jack Verbena, Sam Waring South: Mitchell Harrold, Mitchell Sims, Luke Foran, Jed Sims, Bryce Whicker, Chris Fallas

Best - East: Jake Dowdy, Frazer Scanlon, Sam Couldrey, Reece Lillecrapp, Ky McCracken, Sam Lock Casterton Sandford: Michael Krieger, Alastair McCrae, Jarrod OBrien, Matt Killey, Patrick Milich, Tom Foster

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Best - Hatherleigh: William Chay, Jed Telfer, Sam Gray, Bradley Mitchell, Darcy Bateman Robe: No details available

RESERVES

Hatherleigh 13.10 (88) d Robe 1.4 (10)

Port MacDonnell 7.10 (52) d Mt Burr 2.4 916)

Kalangadoo 9.7 (61) d Nangwarry 3,,6 (24)

Kongorong 12,.19 (91) d Glencoe 0.5 (5)

SENIOR COLTS

Port MacDonnell 9.12 (66) d Mount Burr 2.4 916)

Kongorong 6.14 (50) d Glencoe 3.2 (20)

JUNIOR COLTS

Port MacDonnell 6.10 (46) d Mount Burr 3.0 (18)

Glencoe 4.14 (38) d Kongorong 0.3 (3)

Nangwarry 5.2 (32) d Kalangadoo 3.2 (20)

Hatherleigh 11.14 (80) d Robe 1.1 (7)

Best West: Brandon Newton, Thomas Holmes, Jesse Pfitzner, Andrew Stone, Kyle Giddings, Reece Cowling North: Sam Stafford, Darcy Arthurson, Nick McInerney, Jake Schutz, Jordan Hollitt, Cameron Ortlepp

RESERVES

West Gambier 23.15 (153) d North Gambier 0.3 (3)

Millicent 15.6 (96) d South Gambier 1.5 (11)

Casterton Sandford 10.10 (70) d East Gambier 2.7 (19)

UNDER 18

North Gambier 13.5 (83) d West Gambier 4.12 (36)

South Gambier 14.13 (97) d Millicent 3.3 (21)

UNDER 16

South Gambier 11.9 (75) d Millicent 3.3 (21)

West Gambier 6.7 (43) d North Gambier 5.6 (36)

Casterton Sandford 9.7 (61) d East Gambier 2.7 (19)

UNDER 14

South Gambier 4.6 (30) d Millicent 2.6 (18)

North Gambier 10.9 (69) d West Gambier 0.1 (1)

East Gambier 8.9 (57) d Casterton Sandford 2.1 (13)

SPORT

MT GAMBIER

KNT Netball

ROUND TWELVE

A GRADE

Lucindale 38 (H Smart, H Ogilvie) d Bordertown 31 (A Langley, A Fuentes)

Keith 50 (B Griffin, E Richardson) d Mundulla 37 (A Lovering, C Fromm)

Naracoorte 69 (L Henschke, G Stott) d Kingston 47 (E Wright, K Ward)

Kybybolite 49 (C Bull, G Sealey) d Border Districts 48 (K Moyle-Read, T

Atkinson)

A RESERVE

Bordertown 39 (N Rowett, T O’Sullivan) d Lucindale 23 (M Gear, C Weaver)

Keith 46 (P Pado, P Jones) d Mundulla 41 (L Wiese, K Couzner)

Naracoorte 81 (C duRand, J Kavanagh) d Kingston 31 (A Menz, T Daniel)

Kybybolite 47 (A Walker, T Hartmann) d Border Districts 33 (M Burke, D Rata)

Penola 57 (T Millard, K Wilson) d Padthaway 32 (A Haydon, A Frick)

B GRADE

Lucindale 45 (H Ware, V Clarke) d Bordertown 44 (S Shillabeer, A

Knauerhase)

Keith 54 (A Goode, I Kammermann) d Mundulla 46 (A Modra, T Stone)

Naracoorte 77 (S Gibbs, B Currie) d Kingston 53 (N Ogilvie, K Klun)

Border Districts 50 (M Kester, A O’Brien) d Kybybolite 42 (S OttosonCrossling, S Owen)

Penola 63 (J Blackmore, S Murphy) d Padthaway 10 (C Wade, J Fretwell)

C GRADE

Bordertown 36 (A Deans, A Netherway) d Lucindale 12 (T Ryan, J Mark)

Mundulla 32 (T Grosser, A Pickering) d Keith 30 (R Farmer, J Turnbull)

Kingston 43 (S Daniel, L Harrison) d Naracoorte 37

Border Districts 38 (R Pomery, Z Grigg) d Kybybolite 32 (E Rasheed, E Ryan)

Padthaway 38 (S O’Brien, L Catlin) d Padthaway 26 (M Maynard, S Ryan)

DIVISION ONE

Keith 50 (I Kammermann, M Evans) d Mundulla 47 (A Mock, S Moreton)

Kingston 50 (J Mules, P Stenner) d Naracoorte 40 (L Midwinter, J Cox)

Penola 57 (S O’Brien, H Berkin) d Padthaway 29 (L Mathews, G Buick)

DIVISION TWO

Bordertown 44 (T Ballinger, Z Faulds) d Lucindale 26 (H Kiefel, B Schubert)

Keith 51 (K Dick, L Clark) d Mundulla 16 (H Davis, S Dimitriadis)

Naracoorte 56 d Kingston 14

Border Districts 72 (L Larder, K Miller) d Kybybolite 26 (L Williams, C Copping)

Padthaway 41 (A Orton, L Grist) d Penola 18 (M O’Brien, A Morton)

DIVISION THREE

Bordertown 37 (A Stratford, S Conlon) d Lucindale 24 (G Williams, R Williams)

Kybybolite 54 d Border Districts 33 (C Boddington, S Hopgood)

13 & UNDER A

Bordertown 33 (Z Phillips, S Lusher) d Lucindale 13 (C Hann, L Clarke)

Keith 28 (E Fahey, I McLeay) d Mundulla 25 (W Durbridge, O Excell)

Naracoorte 39 (G Midwinter, A Bald) d Kingston 28 (A Rasheed, G Clarke)

Kybybolite 38 (A Rasheed, E Tierney) d Border Districts 35 (O Unger, I Mahney)

13 & UNDER B

Border Districts 13 (L Murphy, L Merrett) d Kybybolite 5 (M Ottoson-Crossling, M Slotegraaf)

Penola 21 (S Wooding, I Devlin) d Padthaway 1 (E Orton)

Bernie Jennings & Helen Heaver earn their wins

HUDSON PLUMBING & ROOFING STABLEFORD EVENT - JULY 19

Bernie Jennings had a fantastic game last week.

DIVISION 1:

Winner - Bernie Jennings 40 points

Runner up - Bev Pedlar on 37 points.

DIVISION 2:

Winner - Helen Heaver on 37 points

Runner up - Debbie Sheather on 31 points

Others to do well were Jan Shanahan 35, Helen McIntyre ,Di O’Donnell and Trudy Johnson all on 33 points.

PRO SHOT : Denise Harvey

LONG DRIVES : Trudy Johnson, Kate McCormick and Sue Ryan.

This week’s game is a stableford and will be played on the Orange Short Course.

SATURDAY JULY 22

Winner : Trudy Johnson with 39 points

Runner up : Di O’Donnell 34 points followed by Vicki Clark on 33 points

STABELFORD WINNERS: Division 2 winner Helen Heaver, runner up Debbie Sheather. Division 1 winner Bernie Jennings & runner up Bev Pedlar

SEN enters netball scene Super Netball licence granted to media company

Sports Entertainment Network

(SEN) has been awarded the Suncorp Super Netball League’s newest team.

SEN was granted the licence after a competitive tender process run by Netball Australia, overseen by a sub-committee including consultants Colin Smith and David Gallop. In granting the licence, Netball Australia will operate the team throughout 2023, before fully transitioning to SEN in 2024.

The team will be based in Melbourne’s south-east, with a name to be unveiled ahead of the upcoming season.

The group already owns four sports teams, all in basketball. Chief executive Craig Hutchison said acquiring this team was the first of many steps into netball, a sport the business believes in.

“We see an opportunity here to step up and ensure the Victorian netball community gets the second team it deserves,” Mr Hutchison said.

“We believe firmly in the direction of the Netball Australia Board, its Chief Executive Kelly Ryan and the leadership team.

“The Suncorp Super Netball standard is the best in the world and inspires so many young Australians.

“It is an outstanding entertainment product and continues to grow on the back of a fantastic season.

“We can’t wait to play our role running the new team and supporting Netball Australia’s overall vision.”

Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan congratulated SEN on joining the Suncorp Super Netball League family. “This is an exciting development for the competition and shows the future of Suncorp Super Netball league is bright as a successful tier one sport,” Ms Ryan said. “We know Victoria has a passionate netball community and we look forward to seeing that translate into support and success for our newest team.

“As a successful club owner, national broadcaster and publisher, SEN has a proven track record in the sporting landscape of enhancing sporting coverage and connecting brands to fans. We are excited by Craig Hutchison’s vision

Blue Lake Golf Club hosting prestigious State golf event

and can’t wait to see the new side in action next year.

“We thank Netball Victoria for the support it has provided through this process and we look forward to working with all eight Suncorp Super Netball teams to make next season the biggest and best yet.”

Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman welcomed Netball Australia’s decision to retain a second Victorian team.

“This is important for the health of the game and the strength of the Suncorp Super Netball competition in our state,” Ms Pearman said.

“We extend our support to SEN and look forward to working with them to ensure both Victorian teams are success on and off the court.”

This week started with a golf extravaganza for female golfers across South Australia with Blue Lake Golf Club a key part of the action, hosting one of the four Statewide events as part of South Australian Women’s Country Week. Ardrossan (Silver), Clare (Bronze Salver) and Crystal Brook (Bronze Shield) are the other hosts, with Blue Lake hosting the Bronze Plate. It is the first time the club has hosted the prestigious annual event since 2007 and the first time the region has hosted a leg of the week for a decade.

It is the 77th running of the South Australian Women’s Country Week and the Blue Lake Golf Club event has attracted 54 entries for the two days of competition.

The event kicked off with a cocktail party Monday night before the ladies hit the fairways and greens courtesy of a shotgun start at 8.30am for 18 holes on Tuesday and the same again on Wednesday in a stableford event.

The winners will be decided on aggregate and on Wednesday, the club will also host a foursomes competition.

The club has been working overtime to put the event together, including garnering tee block sponsors and other event partners and the support from local business and individuals has been overwhelming. Players from 16 clubs will converge on Blue Lake Golf Club for the Country Week event including Royal Adelaide, Mount Osmond, Minlaton, Tea Tree Gully, Blyth, Willunga, Flagstaff, Bute, Millicent, Beachport, Mount Gambier, Kingston, Keith, Penola, Oakbank as well as host club players.

Indoor bowlers enjoy a gold rush

Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association claims fourth successive Othams Trophy

The Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association hosted and competed in the South Australian Indoor Bias Bowls Regional Tournament for the 12th time, dominating nine out of 10 events winning eight gold medals and one silver medal.

The team was determined to conquer the overall result to make it four years in a row to win the Othams Trophy and prove that they are the best region in the State.

The Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association hosted the tournament at Tenison Woods College last weekend, competing against teams from the Mid South East Indoor Bowls Association, Metro Red & Metro White.

Each team comprised of 26 players, of which 10 different team disciplines were fielded.

The Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association showed that it could mix it with best once again, winning medals in nine of

the 10 disciplines.

The first player to win a gold medal was the Ladies Singles player of Serena Bourn who happened to win all three games with precision bowling. (34-7 vs Metro Red, 22-12 vs Metro White, 25-9 vs MSE)

The Ladies Pairs with Keisha Pearson and Fiona Pearson both played fantastic bowls out bowling all their opponents to win the top prize the gold medal. (16-12 vs Metro White, 27-9 vs Metro Red, 46-3 vs MSE)

The Men’s Pairs with Coehen Keppels and Zac Pearson won all three games to win the gold medal. (22-10 vs MSE, 21-10 vs Metro White, 24-10 vs Metro Red)

Nicola Bowditch and Tony Bowditch paired up for the Mixed Pairs to win the Gold Medal with two wins and one draw

(15-15 vs MSE, 17-14 vs Metro Red, 19-10 vs Metro White)

The Ladies Triples Team of Nola Spencer, Shirley Gifford and

Jennifer Bowering started well to win their first game by a large margin and then went on to win all three games to win the gold medal. (18-11 vs Metro White, 20-4 vs MSE, 18-8 vs Metro Red)

The Men’s Triples team of Tim Radley, Brad Errock and Craig Pearson had a great win with their first game to give them a good percentage. The last day every team was equal on points and all they had to do was to win. This is what they done to win the gold medal. (21-7 vs Metro Red, 25-14 vs Metro White, 14-17 vs MSE,)

The Men’s Fours team of Jos Breuker, Trevor Williams, Michael Cameron and Rod Fleming were very lucky to win the last game against Mid South East two win all three games and win the gold medal. (15-10 vs Metro White, 19-13 vs Metro Red, 18-17 vs MSE)

Mixed Fours team of Veronica Opie, Fiona Rochow, Thomas Butler and Stephen Von Duve gelled together to be competitive and

also win all three games to win the gold medal. (14-11 vs Metro White, 13- 11 vs Metro Red, 25-19 vs MSE)

The Ladies Fours team of Bronwyn Hill, Tanya Burke, Emma Freemantle and Heather Glynn lost one game against the gold medallists and had to settle for the silver medal. (26-7 vs MSE, 23-10 vs Metro White, 33-11 vs Metro Red)

The Men’s Singles, represented by Garry Burke, tried hard in all games to be very competitive but was unable to score a win. (11-27 vs Metro White, 14-18 vs MSE, 11-17 vs Metro Red)

All the regions points were tallied for the Othams Trophy and the Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association finished as the overall winner for 2023. Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association president Stephen Von Duve was very proud of the team when he collected the Othams Trophy.

PHOTOS:

1. Ladies Singles Gold – Serena Bourn

2. Ladies Pairs Gold – Keisha Pearson & Fiona Pearson

3. Mixed Pairs Gold – Tony Bowditch & Nicola Bowditch

4. Men’s Pairs Gold – Coehen Keppels & Zac Pearson

5. Ladies Triples Gold – Jennifer Bowering, Shirley Gifford & Nola Spencer

6. Mixed Fours Gold – Stephen Von Duve, Thomas Butler, Fiona Rochow & Veronica Opie

7. Ladies Fours Silver – Bronwyn Hill, Tanya Burke, Emma Freemantle & Heather Glynn

8. Men’s Fours Gold – Rod Fleming, Michael Cameron, Trevor Williams & Jos Breuker

9. Men’s Triples Gold – Tim Radley, Brad Errock & Craig Pearson

OTHAMS TROPHY STANDINGS: Mount Gambier 49 Metro White 32 Metro Red 27 Mid South East 22

A Saint like no other celebrates 300

A signifcant milestone for the backbone of the Nangwarry Netball Club

Cassie Dinnison is an icon of netball in the Limestone Coast. Not just because her resume is so impressive, filled with representative netball and individual accolades, but because she has toughed it out a club that has had its struggles with personnel but remained loyal.

Cassie clocked up game 300 for the Nangwarry Netball Club and is again part of their A Grade lineup, bringing her experience, wiles and determination to a group that is so often on the wrong side of the scoreboard but that relishes her leadership and always looks to improve and develop.

Cassie’s netball career started in Adelaide before her family moved to Mount Gambier and she played junior netball at Glencoe before moving to Tantanoola to play alongside her sister Jacqui Matthews.

It was in 2000 that Cassie arrived at the Nangwarry Netball Club, joining her now husband, Adam Dinnison, and of her 300 games, the vast majority have been in A Grade.

Cassie also spent some time

in the Western Border Netball Association at South Gambier, before returning to the Saints where she continues to be a pivotal figure – an A Grade player, an umpire, a coach and a committee member.

Cassie has represented both the Mid South East Netball Association and Western Border Netball Association at the SA Country Championships and Victorian Association Championships, emerging as part of a championships team twice at the SA event and once in Victoria.

And while the ultimate success has never come during her time at Nangwarry, she has played in numerous finals series.

Individual accolades have always come the way of Cassie, who has made her mark over her career in all three areas of the court.

She has been a regular member of the Mid South East Top 10 and a Western Border Team of the Year member, while also securing individual accolades that include Mid South East A Grade joint runner up; the A Grade Best Under 21

Player Award and claiming the best and fairest award in the 17 & under grade.

Her trophy cabinet is filled with club awards and along with her almost two decades on the Nangwarry Netball Club committee, she has served as both president and secretary on numerous occasions.

Proof the 300-gamer is showing no signs of slowing down, in 2023, she has elevated to a role on the Mid South East Netball Association executive, is coaching A, A Reserve and Junior 1, as well as umpiring and mentoring new umpires.

She is treasurer of the Saints, the sponsorship officer and in charge of apparel for the football and netball club.

With all this on her plate she still manages to raise a young family, now taking her kids to sporting commitments and working full time. She is always willing to help anyone out where she can and always gives 110% on and off the court, remains positive and encourages others.

Quiet achiever celebrates 200 games Financial boost for coaching

Kate Dempsey is not palying netball at East Gambier Netball Club in 2023 but when available she has helped out her Bulldogs and ion Round 11 she represented the club for the200th time. One of the club’s most talented juniors in the past decade, Kate started her career in Under 12s in 2013.

Kate (pictured left with president Daniela Waters) already had clocked up 130 games by the time she hit the 17 & Under grade, having worked her way through the 13 & Under and 15 & Under grades at McDonald Park.

In 2019, she played 17 & Under and debuted in A Grade, continuing to playing both in 2021, securing the best & fairest runner up accolade in 17 & Under and being part of the drought breaking A Grade premiership side.

Last season saw Kate playing both A Grade and A Reserve. She’s a versatile player, defensively reads the play exceptionally well, dynamic in mid court and always works hard for her team.

Kate has also played her share of representative netball as a junior and has been part of SA Country Championships winning line-ups.

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund will donate a total of $8730 to local sporting organisations to enable them to conduct specialised coaching clinics for their juniors.

Member organisations of the Junior Sports Assistance Fund had the opportunity to apply for financial assistance for the specialised coaching of juniors, coaches of juniors and/or umpires of juniors. Member organisations were advised that the Junior Sports Assistance Fund had the capacity to increase funding for the 2023 round of applications.

Junior Sports Assistance Fund presiding member Cr Josh Lynagh said the financial assistance approved will enable the selected organisations to provide coaching clinics for their highly skilled juniors, coaches and/or umpires from within their respective organisations.

“A second round of funding will be advertised in October to support member organisations operating over the summer months,” Cr Lynagh said.

APPROVED APPLICATIONS:

Blue Lake Y Swim Club $2500; Basketball Mount Gambier $2230

Mount Gambier Cycling Club $1500; Mount Gambier Swimming Club (pictured above) $2500 Shop

Pilmore takes out tough day

Panagopoulos cards best score of the day

Blue Lake Golf Club ladies battle it out in the third round of the Marlene Lingham Memorial Trophy

A good field of 66 went to Millicent’s course for the most recent South East Golf Veterans, including five Victorian neighbours and while it was a fine winter’s day they all found the course hard to score on, with 36 points the best in both divisions.

In First Division, Bill Mullan, a local, won from Mark Pilmore 34, counting out Milan Hodak 34. Secoision went to Rob ‘Tank’ Thompson 36, from Dennis Smith 34, and Bobby Davies 33.

The ball rundown was to 28, and the Ross Orchard Trophy winners were Brian Foreman and Ian Todd. The NTPs were Noel Chant, Lindsay Storer and Simon Browning.

The South East Golf Veterans next visit Robe on July 31 followed by Blue Lake, August 14, and Mount Gambier on August 28.

SOUTH EAST GOLF VETERANS MILLICENT EVENT: (Above) Bill Mullan (Millicent); Mark Pilmore (Millicent); Milan Hodak (Kingston) & Brian Foreman (Robe) and (below) Rob ‘Tank’ Thompson (Millicent) & Dennis ‘Shiner’ Smith (Mount Gambier)

In what still felt like almost zero degrees, despite the sunshine, a dedicated group of women teed off for the 3rd round of the Marlene Lingham Memorial Stableford Trophy, sponsored by the Blue Lake Bar and Bistro, at the Blue Lake Golf Club last Wednesday.. Once again scores were indicative of the heavy underfoot conditions but in saying that the course is holding up very well thanks to the dedication of the greenkeeper and his many volunteer helpers.

Karen Panagopoulos registered the best score of the day and was best placed winning the first place voucher for division one signing for 31 points off a 26 handicap. A par on the 2nd, scrub on the 3rd and two three-pointers gave her16 points then turning to the back nine to record 15 points that included two three-pointers and no scrubs.

A four-way countback ensued between Josie Ashby, Rosemary Martland, Dianne Perryman and Helen Stratford all scoring 27 points

with Ashby taking second place and Martland third place. Ashby had splits of 10/17 and Martland off 18 had splits of 11/16.

Panagopoulos was the 2nd shot nearest to the pin on the par three 2nd hole. Stratford won prizes for a birdie from a chip-in ferret on the par three 5th as well as the best front nine score.

Winner of Division Two was Jo Gogan off a 33 handicap and signed for 27 points starting slowly on the front nine scoring only 9 points but dug deep posting 18 points that included four threepointers and no scrubs finishing strongly.

New member, Bernadette Pedlar would have pleased with her first Wednesday outing posting 26 points starting with three-pointers on the 1st and 2nd holes, a fourpointer on the 8th unfortunately scrubbing the 9th accumulating 16 points. The back nine was a bit more of a challenge posting 10 points.

The nearest to the pin 2nd shot on the 2nd was Gogan.

JULY 15 RESULTS

Early morning golfers had to contend with damp conditions whilst their aftrrnoon counterparts enjoyed a bit more sunshine later on. The stroke competition did see scores blow out a little from the scratch rating of 72 with the top three winner’s signing for nett 77 a piece creating a three-way countback. The eventual winner was Ronda Edwards 93/16/77 with splits of 47/46 and included pars on the 5th, 12th and 14th. Runnerup was Karen Panagopoulos 103/26/77, splits of 53/50, pars on the 15th and 16th holes followed by Helen Stratford signing for 97/20/77, splits of 47/50, pars on the 2nd and 14th.

Nearest to the pin was Dianne Perryman, long drive and least putts winner was Edwards.

THIRD ROUND MARLENE LINGHAM

MEMORIAL STABLEFORD ACTION: Division 2 winner Johanna Gogan, Div 1 winner Karen Panagopoulos & runner up Josie Ashby

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