Esperance Tide November 2018

ESPERANCETIDE.COM Issue 44 • Friday November 2, 2018 • Free Monthly

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: LUCY VINCENT @LOVECHILDS_

Are you summer ready?

SK IN C A R E

BE AU TY SWIMWEAR

22 Andrew Street, Esperance • (08) 9071 5778 • bnaturallyyou.com.au

November is one of my favourite months, not only because it’s my birthday month and I get to eat cake, but also it seems that it’s that every man and his dog’s birthday is too. What a better way to celebrate in semi-decent weather, it’s al l looking up from here.

Christmas is right around the corner and the best way to get ahead on that forever overwhelming Chrissy shopping is to just bloody do it. I know we say it every year, shop local blah blah, but I swear to ladybirds that this year’s range of goodies spread across ‘The Shire’, as my good English friend calls it, happens to be better than ever before. Head to page 8 for a Christmas gift guide for the early bird. Start ticking off those boxes, and give yourself and good ol’ pat on the pack. You deserve it.

On a recent trip to Yirri Grove I got to taste a few of their homemade, paddock to plate style dishes, and my gosh I am impressed. Here at Tide TQ, we have always been a huge fan of their famous EVOO and it seemed fit to create a recipe that really highlights this great staple. Head to page 21 for a recipe to die for: a Lemon Olive Oil Cake. One word, yum.

201 8

Q&A

18

Brodeine & Deine

T IDE TASTES

4

Yirri Grove

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

A few issues back we talked about bedroom plants, and I was all for it. After buying a couple of plants for the office, I was then recently pointed out (by many visitors) that they’re looking a bit sad and need a bit of TLC. I can ensure you I’ve haven’t forgotten about them and at the time I had no idea what the heck I was doing wrong. And ’m sure I’m not the only one who’s ended up in this possy, so, ladies and gents, we’re here to help. Page 10 outlines a few strategies to get those plants back on track.

REC IPE

21

Olive Oil Cake

2

/

I’m now calling it and off to start thinking about all the great ideas we have brewing for next issue. Speak to you soon.

C a n yo u h elp f ind S a mmy t he seal ?

2 / ESPERANCE TIDE / AUGUST 2018

FEAT URE

6

He's hiding on one of our pages.

CSBP

4 - D AY W E AT H E R F O R E C A S T FRIDAY 2

SATURDAY 3

Not bad, at all.

MIN

12

MAX

21

SUNDAY 4

Feel the thunder.

MIN

13

MAX

23

MONDAY 5

Outdoor shower.

Lil’ drizzle.

MIN

14

MAX

21

MIN

12

MAX

19

W E ATH E R F O R E C AS T BR OUGHT TO YOU BY ELPHA

P U BL I SH ER

A DVE R T I S I NG E NQ UIRIES

C REAT IVE DIREC T O R

Esperance Tide

hello@esperancetide.com

Bronte Vincent

ESPERAN C ET IDE. COM /esperancetide

ABN 46 838 497 722

0419 602 851

bronte@esperancetide.com

@esperancetide

tagged in town FOLLOW @ESPERANCETIDE ON INSTAGRAM & HASHTAG #ESPERANCETIDE TO BE FEATURED

@ C HRY STAL WARR Yoga anywhere ... anytime

TIDE

@ R USHGEO RGE Alpaca walk @ myrup downs

ESPER A N CE

@ C HRY STAL WARR Love rides along the coastline Esperance you are a magical place!

/

@ _ J OHN SO N _ MARIA_ What a beautiful spring in Esperance

3

@ MB. A U S “Get a new tinder pic for me.”

/ A U G U ST 201 8

@ F I_FA D ILA Always looking for our next fairytale story.

Room to Roam

FAMILY GETAWAYS

(08) 9071 1861 info@esperancechaletvillage.com.au ESPERANCECHALETVILLAGE.COM.AU

4 / ESPERANCE TIDE / AUGUST 2018

on the plate

Yirri Grove Olives

WORDS BY BRONTE VINCENT

4 /

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

201 8

/ ESPER A N CE TIDE / A U G U ST 201 8

If you drive 20 km east of Esperance, along Fisheries Road, you’ll be delighted to come across the beautiful Yirri Grove, an awardwinning olive farm owned and run by Anne and Shane O’Neill. The first olive tree was planted 18 years ago, and in 2014, the olive processing factory and farm shop were built, eventually growing to include a restaurant. Now producing on average 4,000 kilos of olives every year, Yirri Grove grows kalamata, Manzanillo, frantoio and barnea olives. Most of the olives are pressed on site to produce their flavoursome Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and the rest are sold whole either marinated in classic red wine vinegar or a range of different flavoured brines.

Yirri Grove is the perfect stop off on your way to (or from) Condy, the Duke or even Cape Arid National Park. Open over the weekend as well as on Friday’s and Monday’s, you are able to drop in anytime between 10 am to 4 pm with the kitchen open from 12 pm to 3 pm. The Yirri Grove Shop seems to be flourishing with more items on the shelves than ever before. Your classic olive selection is available as well as other homemade products like soup mixes, jars of dukkah and different types of pickled relishes. You won’t be leaving empty-handed.

5

The restaurant signifies the ‘paddock to plate’ way of living–where produce is homegrown, nurtured, harvested and then prepared with love. The tasting plate is a must on the menu. Out comes a large plate with olives ready to taste, some home-baked sourdough bread, the award-winning EVOO for dipping, dukkah and a selection relishes and dips, all made in-house with ingredients from Anne’s veggie garden. We also ordered the Mediterranean pizza, I noticed this has been a staple on their menu for a while now and it turns out it is worth the. I’m fairly used to the woodfire pizza or the classic dominoes, but this pizza takes the cake. The base has a very homely feel allowing the toppings to really shine. Other items on the menu include a selection of open burgers, chicken massaman curry and Thai fish cakes as well as daily specials and a range of mouth-watering cakes and desserts.

SUMMER SLIDES ARE THE MUST HAVE SHOE OF THE SEASON WE ARE OPEN

Friday - Monday 10am - 4pm

quality footwear brands: mollini • sol sana • nude ivy lee copenhagen superga • dept of finery

(including Public Holidays) LUNCH SERVED FROM 12PM - 3PM

BOOKINGS & INFO

0407 257 255

91 DEMPSTER STREET, ESPERANCE WWW.WOVENONLINE.COM.AU MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $20 OFF YOUR NEXT FULL PRICED PURCHASE OR USE COUPON CODE TIDE20 AT OUR ONLINE STORE

looking to the future With i t s r i ch h i s to ry i n E s p era n c e, C S B P l o o ks to the fut ure an d t h e o p p o rt u n i t i es fo r p ro vi d i ng co nt i n ue d s upport to g rower s a n d t h e c o m m u n i ty .

W O R D S B Y J E A N - M A R I E VA N S C H A L K W Y K

As in life, the only constant in agriculture is change.

Standing beside growers and rural communities for over a hundred years, CSBP knows this all too well.

To continue supporting sustainable agriculture in Esperance, the time has come to diversify. Drawing on years of experience, research and development along with new technology, the shift to becoming a full season nutritional management service is well underway.

Esperance Sales Team and Customer Service Officers (left to right): Lauree Arnold, Leticia Crehan, Mitch Hutton, Boston Whooley, Nevill Earle, Elizabeth Davie

From having more feet on the ground to improve the customer experience, to taking full advantage of agricultural technology (AgTech) by partnering with Decipher.

A cloud-based service that brings farm data to life, Decipher uses satellite imagery, plant and soil sampling tools, and farm data to help growers improve productivity and profitability. Mitch Hutton, new Area Manager, explains: “Essentially, Decipher is a better way of looking at all your data and information because it’s all in one spot. With mapping overlay and biomass satellite imagery, it gives you a birds-eye view of your entire property.”

Thanks to his farming background, Mitch considers problem-solving with growers to be one of the most important aspects of his job. That’s why he welcomes the ability for growers to proactively manage their crop and pasture thanks to AgTech, allowing them to make decisions based on tried and tested agricultural science. He adds, “You can see areas that aren’t performing as they should and start investigating whether it’s nutritional with soil and plant analysis.”

ADV ERTORI AL

But rural communities don’t only rely on each other when disaster strikes. Neville Earle, District Manager for over ten years, says: “We’re always looking for ways to support the community because it’s part of our philosophy. It’s just about doing our bit and being a good citizen.”

1

Planning and Preparation

2

Early Nutrition

Using CSBP’s full suite of online nutritional tools, you can get factual information on exactly what is happening within your farm, at each stage of the season.

Contact your local Area Manager to discover more.

Visit csbp-fertilisers.com.au

E S T. 1 9 1 0

3

Mid Season Nutrition

-32.239 / 115.766

201 8

FULL SEASON NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

A U G U ST

Donating to the WA Farmers’ Esperance Fire Appeal and the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund, CSBP also offered free soil sampling and analysis to customers to help understand soil fertility after the fires.

/

Although there have been plenty of changes throughout the company’s lifetime, its focus on people has stayed true. Woven into the fabric of Esperance life, CSBP’s local team is committed to Esperance, today and in the future.

TIDE

Like any other rural community, the camaraderie, support and unity are most evident when times are tough. When the 2015 bushfires ravaged the district, it had a profound effect on the entire community. “It was incredibly hard to see so many people lose so much,” says Lauree.

ESPER A N CE

The community sentiment is mirrored by office employees too. Leticia Crehan, Customer Service Officer since 2013, says: “CSBP is a really big part of my life. The people I work with and the customers I serve every day are also the people I socialise with.”

/

The Esperance branch regularly takes part in community sponsorship programs, including the St Johns Community First Responder program by funding some of the Automated External Defibrillators located in public places throughout the district. They award regular sponsorships to local community centres, sporting clubs, and events to raise funds for local schools, like the Condingup Community Fair raising funds for Condingup Primary School. They even donate trees from the Shelden Road site to be chopped up by volunteers and sold as firewood with proceeds going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

7

But AgTech is just one aspect of the Esperance team’s grower-focused approach. Boston Whooley, Area Manager for just under a year, says: “I enjoy working with growers, being proactive and finding ways to add value.” Easily spending 70% of their time in the field with growers and their families, it’s easy to see why the community connection runs so deeply. “The part I like the most are the people, the close-knit community we get to be a part of, both inside and outside of work. You see customers on the farm, and at the netball, or grabbing a coffee from the Coffee Cat,” says Lauree Arnold, Area Manager for five and a half years.

TIDE PI CK S: CH RI ST MAS E D I T I O N

Ultraceuticals Ultra Mask Range - $74 each B Naturally You

Le Creuset Mug - $20 RetraVision

ESP E RA NCE

T I DE

/

A UG UST

20 18

the early-bird gift guide

8

/

Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit - $29.99 BJ’s Fruit & Veg Project Ten Insulated Tote - $24.95 Woven

Tigerlily Purse - $40 Woven

9

Cloud9 Ocean Flowers Scented Candle - $19.95 RetraVision

/ E SP E RA NCE T I DE

Oakley Holbrook Woodgrain Polarized Sunglasses - $254.95 Dudley Newton Optometrists

/ A UG UST 201 8

Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole - Starts at $425 RetraVision

NAJO Synchronicity Earring - $70 Flame of Esperance

Come in and see our new range of homewares!

Just in time for Christmas Some of our great brands...

May Gibb’s Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie range by is now in store.

08 9071 2446 106 Dempster Street, Esperance 6450, Western Australia

@Retravision.Esperance

how not to kill your indoor plants WORDS BY DEMI BARKER

M ERV E GU I DE Indoor plants are a great way to spice up any room and look great inside homes, except when they are dead. For some of us, growing indoor plants can be a challenge. Even though the label says “easy to grow” we still find for some reason the plant just doesn’t survive. Instead of blaming it on the plant itself, saying; “It was like that when I bought it!” maybe, do everyone a solid and give the plant some much needed TLC. It’s about time.

Water careful ly

Here comes the sun

Watering your plants can be a problem. There is always the possibility of either overwatering, or underwatering. All plants are different of course, if the plant has thick, lush leaves it will require more water than a plant with thin, waxy or leathery leaves.

Sunlight is important for your plant's growth and survival, as they need it to undergo photosynthesis. Many plants prefer direct sunlight, but this may be hard to get inside your house. Placing a plant near a window may be sufficient enough for it to keep healthy. However, I would recommend placing it outside just for a few hours every now and then just too keep it happy. Just remember, all plants are different and all have different light needs, so just too be safe, read the label the plant comes with and follow the lighting instructions.

Some signs to look for when watering your plants: • If your plant has discoloured leaves, slow leaf growth and even patches of soft rotten spots on the leaves, this may be due to overwatering, which means you need to cut back.

We stock all your kitchen staples such as milk, bread, eggs, yoghurt and more.

73 Dempster Street Phone 9071 3993 • Fax 9071 7171 info@bjsfruitandveg.com.au OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 12.30pm

201 8

Send your order in and we’ll pack it up.

A U G U ST

FREE DELIVERDERS TOWN FOR OR5 OVER $6

We are now taking orders for harvest!

/

FRUIT & VEG BOXYEINS

TIDE

Having a good pot is essential to keeping your plant alive and healthy. There are so many stylish and funky pots out there, but sometimes they’re not so practical. Choose a pot that is big enough to allow your plants' roots to grow as the plant grows, without getting tangled around each other. Do some research on roughly how big your plant should grow and buy a pot accordingly. You don’t want to risk constricting your plant. You will also need to select a pot with good drainage, so that if you do overwater, there is somewhere for the water to go instead of sitting at the bottom of the pot, essentially drowning your plant. But choosing a pot can be the best part, go crazy with whatever pattern or colour you may find, just ensure it’s practical.

When buying a plant, it is important to actually consider whether it is an indoor plant or not, and if you have the perfect space and place to put it. Some plants will need lots of sunlight, lots of space, lots of care or none at all. It all depends on the species of plant you are getting. Do some research beforehand and determine whether or not this plant is the one for you. Also, once purchasing the plant, take some time to read the label that comes with it, as it will tell you exactly what you need to do in order to keep your plant alive. But honestly, if you choose a plant that is 'easy to care' for, it shouldn’t be that hard to stop your plant from dying.

ESPER A N CE

Put the pot in pot plant

Selecting the right plant

/

Overall, you should keep your plants soil moist, not wet. But hey, watering your plants isn't exactly rocket science, just once or twice a week should be enough. But, here is an even better idea, just to be sure, you can always read the label that comes with the plant, it should tell you what to do.

1 1

• On the other hand, if your plant has slow leaf growth, brown and dry edges with some leaves becoming yellow and curled, this may be due to lack of watering.

Drop in’s, eh? Don’t you love ‘em? Actually, no! Done a few in my time. Lots accidentally, some specific. Usually, some snorkelhead who wasn’t as good or as precious as they thought they were. As with all surfers, I’ve seen some classics and had a few done to me. There’s been lots of reprimands and heated discussions of offending persons birth status. Occasionally a welldeserved slap. Everybody loves a benign martial arts chap (or chapess) in the line up, as long as you know ‘em. Made a lot of acquaintances dropping in, but they never ring back... do they.

Surf report–just like the finance industry. The banks are no good at the moment and things aren’t going to changes until the winds of change blow slowly.

MANGO PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: @LUCYDREWE

Sunday 25th November 2018 9am -2pm

For all Residential & Commercial Plumbing needs

0429 996 577

ENTRY GOLD COIN DONATION

DISPLAYS • COLLECTIONS • STALLS DEVONSHIRE TEA • SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Summer hours for Summertime

9 to 11am

nulsen primary school

November Market Dates 0403 618 388 The Tanker Jetty, Esperance Foreshore

Follow us!

saturday, november 3 saturday, november 17

201 8

MERVE

A U G U ST

(Vegan options)

Finally, remember that it is often easy to repair and replace damaged parts on our car. That’s not always the case with ourselves. If you find your self-care is lacking, get back on track. Realign your priorities. If you park them in the right place you can care for your body and soul as carefully as you care for your car.

You will discover it is worth the effort.

/

Juices, Smoothies, Soups, Paninis

Gathering people around you who are supportive is one of the keys to good mental health. Not everyone has close family, friends or even work colleagues, however, in our small town, there are organisations and clubs that are welcoming. Being part of a community where you can share with people is proven to lift your mood while giving back to others.

TIDE

OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 9.30am - 3pm

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: @_TOTHEBLUE_

ESPER A N CE

Does your mind rattle on just like the engine you had in your first car? When we are stressed we sometimes say things in our head over and over. This unhelpful selftalk might include things like ‘I can’t cope’ or ‘I’m too busy’ or ‘I’m so tired’ or ‘it’s not fair’. Notice this rattle, take a breath, focus on something in your distant view or listen to the sounds around you and focus on what’s really important to you.

/

Take time to tune in, just as you would if your car engine started making strange noises. Tuning in will help you become more aware of your triggers (or in car terms some red light flashing at you on the dash). It’s probably time to notice your extremely full calendar of work, kids or late nights. I know the word ‘routine’ can sound awfully restricting, however, having predictable rhythms and routine in your day or week can be very calming and reassuring to both your body and mind.

1 3

It’s important to remember that our minds and bodies, believe it or not, are connected. It somehow seems that most of us walk around as if our heads and bodies having nothing to do with each other. The relationship between mental and physical health is integral as having the engine contained in the body of the car.

Both parts are needed and must to be cared for if you want years of driving pleasure. If you are not feeling well physically check in on how you are feeling mentally and emotionally. Listen to your body. We all experience our own warning signs. Perhaps grinding your teeth, headaches, tightness in neck, shoulders or chest or a churning stomach. These signs pop up for a reason.

1 4

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

201 8

It has been a super hectic fortnight for my good self, some absolutely golden ups and some not-so-great downs. But that’s life, constantly evolving quickly to change. Like the late great Bill Hicks said: “It’s just a ride”.

November on the home gig front went rather rapidly from packed to sparse, which is not entirely a bad thing as its allowed me to focus on this amazing little project that is Grand Casual.

We headed off last Friday morning to play The White Star In Albany, a venue well established for live music, though honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Tre Amici kicked the night into action, some vibrant swing dancing on display from an older crowd. A little uncertain we took to the stage. I danced way too hard for the first coupla’ tracks and gassed myself. Cooper struggled to tune in his hearing aids and Joey forgot to take his shirt off. All in all, it was a solid gig and a great test-run for what was yet to come. Some super valuable feedback from John The Rat would come into play the following night.

TUNES AND FA S H I O N COMBINED CLOTHES MARKET & OPEN MIC

Grand Casual playing at The White Star, Albany

Settlers Tavern is an amazing venue, geared so strongly towards live music and looking after artists. Ratty suggested a change of our set list, as well as a short break in the mix. We caught a Saturday straight after The Southern River band had performed, numbers were down a little though the crew that was there lapped it up. One punter grabbing me by the hand and stated: “there’s nothing casual about you lads”. I must admit, that made my night.

So the tour rolls on. We have the WAM awards, Settlers Tavern on Friday, November 2 supporting The Hunting Birds, following with a performance at Wamfest in the city on November 3. Excited is a bloody understatement.

On the home front, Swamp Thing looms this weekend. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets to this one and only show at the Esperance Motor Hotel featuring Carpark Social and Bodes on Saturday, November 3, now is the time. Grab them presale for only $20 online from trybooking.com.

And if you’re keen to feel damn inspired head along to Michael Barker’s workshop at the Cannery Sunday, November 4. For all details and to purchase a position head over to the Cannery website (canneryartscentre.com.au).

Kyron Smithson

SU N DAY, N OV 18

CA N N E RY A RT S CE N TRE 1 PM ONWARDS C LOTHES MARKETS 3 PM ONWARDS OPEN M I C

$5 E N T RY

( FREE BETW EEN 1-3PM) BYO FOOD & B EVERAGES

Door sales $25

($25 Door Sales)

Culture Pops Morning Melodies is on again at the Esperance Civic Centre. Bring your lunch and join us for some live sounds, $5 entry.

NOV

Head to the Esperance Motor Hotel to see Swamp Thing play along with supporting acts Carpark Social and local songwriter Bodes, kicking off at 7.30pm. Grab your presale ticket for only $20 at Try Booking, otherwise pay on the door for $25.

NOV

Cannery Arts Centre’s Art Lab has numerous workshops for all ages throughout November (starting November 9) including Flotsam & Jetsam, Pottery Taster & Short Courses, Drawing and The Art of Brewing Coffee.

Book your class through Cannery website. More details below.

NOV

Michael Barker of Swamp Thing is holding a 2 hour workshop at the Cannery Arts Centre.

The workshop will look at songwriting, band leadership, drum part writing, drum soloing and advanced drum coordination. Open to all ages and is $15 members or $17.50 non members. More details at the Cannery website.

NOV

Head down to the Cannery Arts Centre for ‘Tunes and Fashion’, a clothing market and open mic all in one.

The markets start at 1pm, and music will be starting from 1pm. Entry is $5.

BYO food and beverages. If you are interested in having a stall, head to the Cannery website for more details.

2 3

7

18

Learn more about what’s on in Esperance by visiting esperancetide.com

ADULTS

Creative workshops for curious minds Bookings www.canneryartscentre.com.au p. 9071 3599 m. 0400 399 505 e. artlab@canneryartscentre.com.au

Non-member / Member

THE ART OF BREWING COFFEE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 10AM-12PM

$80 / $30

POTTERY TASTER

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - 6-9PM

$85 / $35

POTTERY: WHEEL & SCULPTURE

TUESDAYS, 4WKS STARTS NOV 13 - 6-9PM

DRAWING @ TAYLOR ST QUARTERS

WEDNESDAYS, 2 WKS NOV 13 & 14 - 6-9PM

MINDFULNESS THROUGH ART MAKING

THURSDAYS, 4WKS STARTS NOV 15 6.30-8.30PM $150 / $100

IMPROV COMEDY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 1-3PM

XMAS PRINTMAKING

MONDAYS, 4WKS STARTS NOV 19 - 6-9PM

$150 / $100 $100 / $50 $80 / $30 $150 / $100

YOUTH (12-17 YEARS)

POTTERY SHORT COURSE (TEENS)

SUNDAYS, 3WKS STARTS NOV 11 - 1-3PM

$70/ $50

THURSDAYS, 5WKS STARTS NOV 9 - 3.45-5PM

$80 / $60

KIDS (6-12 YEARS)

FLOTSAM & JETSAM (KIDS)

201 8

Once your done shopping, you may want to head to the Jazz & Blues Club at the Loose Goose. Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal whilst listening to some quality tunes from our talented local artists. This ­­family friendly event runs from 5-8pm, $5 entry.

A U G U ST

Esperance Civic Centre presents Celtic Illusions, an all-ages show, cleverly fusing awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and Grand Illusions.

Tickets are $64-$74 and are available from the Visitor Centre and online at the Shire website.

/

7

9

TIDE

NOV

8

ESPER A N CE

NOV

/

An exhibition of Creative Works compiled but the Esperance Senior High School will be available to view at the Cannery Arts Centre.

Open from November 2 up until November 8.

1 5

NOV

5 MINU TE H I STO RY

the wreck of the

Sanko Harvest

In 1991, Esperance was the site of an ecological disaster that left white sandy beaches covered in black oil, seal pups and seabirds struggling for life as volunteers cleaned the oil off them, and the ocean green and cloudy from tonnes of fertiliser that was dumped into the clear waters.

The town banded together, with hundreds of volunteers working countless hours to clean up the mess. This disaster was no mere accident, but rather rash decisions resulting in catastrophic consequences.

On February 14, 1991, a bulk carrier ship, the Sanko Harvest, was heading towards Esperance, fully loaded with 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser worth $10.5 million. The ship also had 570 tonnes of bunker fuel and 74 tonnes of diesel fuel on board.

The Japanese-owned ship was travelling from Tampa, Florida, via the Panama Canal, to Esperance, and then Kwinana and Geraldton. In the early hours of the morning, the ship took a course through the Recherche Archipelago, in between islands.

Esperance residents will be familiar with what happened next.

At 3:20 am, 19 nautical miles away from Esperance, south of Cape Le Grand, the Sanko Harvest hit a reef.

F IVE M I NU TE H I S TORY

EST. 2004

NEW LOCATION Shop 5, 2 James Street, Esperance FOLLOW US

201 8

The Lifestyle Boutique Of Esperance

A U G U ST

Gift & Living

/

By Karli Florisson Karliflorisson.com

TIDE

The wreck of the Sanko Harvest has broken into pieces and lies near the fateful reef, now named Harvest Reef. It is now a protected area, where fishing is prohibited.

The Sanko Harvest is the biggest diveable wreck in Australia, with a length of 174 metres, and a width of 27 metres, and lying at a depth of 20-40 metres. It is the second largest diveable wreck in the world and is home to a wide range of sea life, including the rare Leafy Sea Dragon. People come from all over the world to dive the Sanko Harvest.

Captain Kim is now a Professor of Maritime and Marine Insurance Law in Korea. Fortunately, Esperance’s environment has recovered from the disaster and is still delighting both tourists and locals alike.

ESPER A N CE

The investigation into the disaster found human-error to be at fault.

The charts that Captain Kim and his officers were using had clear warnings about travelling through the Archipelago and warned that the area was not properly surveyed, and passage should not be attempted at night, or by vessels without local knowledge. The route that the ship took was plotted by the ship’s Second Officer, and approved by Captain Kim. The usual shipping route to Esperance was via a safe fairway known as the Causeway, and Captain Kim said that he knew of this route. The ship had been delayed by headwinds, and it is possible that they chose

the shorter route to try to make up time. The Second Officer, who plotted the fateful course, may not have had a good enough command of English to understand the warnings on the charts. The investigation found Captain Kim’s English was adequate, and he understood the warnings but did not pay them enough attention.

The route that they chose, in between Hastings Island and Hood Island, was marked as unsurveyed on the map. The Sanko Harvest did not have the most up to date charts available on board, and the ones they did have had not been properly updated with necessary corrections. This also contributed to the disaster.

/

Initially, the salvage team had hoped to refloat the Sanko Harvest, but it very quickly became clear that this wouldn’t be possible. They notified the ship’s owners that technically, the ship was in a ‘sunk condition’ and it was only being held up by the reef. The order was given to evacuate the ship before sunset on the 15th of February. The condition of the ship continued to worsen, with both oil and fertiliser being lost into the sea. United Salvage recommended that the remaining oil be unloaded from the ship, but it was not possible to get another ship into the area to load the oil on to because of all the submerged rocks. The Esperance Harbour began to take steps to clean up the oil that had already spilled. On the 17th of February, a heavy swell developed of between 3.5 and 4 metres, and that night the Sanko Harvest broke up and sank.

The clean-up of the spilled oil started immediately, with CALM volunteers travelling out to Seal Rock and Hood Island to remove oil from New Zealand fur seal pups.

Huge numbers of local people volunteered to clean up the oilsoaked sand from Esperance’s usually pristine beaches, including most of the town’s school children.

The clean-up extended thirty kilometres east and west of Esperance, with oil reaching as far as Bremer Bay. The oil stained the pure white sand of the Cape Le Grand National Park’s beaches black, and 75 thousand kilos of oil-soaked sand was removed from Esperance’s beaches. The bill for the clean-up came to $1 million, which was paid by the owners of the Sanko line. The oil pollution affected seals, especially the seal pups, which had to be captured and cleaned individually. It also affected seabirds and kangaroos who stood in the oil while drinking from freshwater creeks in Cape Le Grand national park.

1 7

With the ship stuck on the reef, the ship’s Master, a Korean national, Captain In Hyeon Kim, telexed the Esperance Port. This trip was Captain Kim’s first command of a ship, and also the first time he had visited the Esperance area.

There were 20 crew members on the ship. Captain Ian Harrod, the Esperance Harbour Master, arrived at the Sanko Harvest at 8am in the harbour’s tug. By this time, the Sanko Harvest was leaking oil, and taking in water. The condition of the ship continued to deteriorate during the day, as the swell continued to push it up against the reef. A team from Sydney-based company United Salvage arrived at the ship that night. By the next morning, the ship’s holds had flooded, and the cargo of fertiliser was being lost into the sea.

18 / ESPERANCE TIDE / AUGUST 2018

1 8 /

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

five minutes with

Brodie Bratten from Brodeine & Deine

/

A U G U ST

201 8

WIT H TH E U P C OMI N G R E L E A S E O F B R O D E I N E & DEI NE’S NEW S U M M ER COLLECTI ON A ND OPENI NG OF HER VERY FIRS T B OU TI QU E S H O P , W E S P O KE T O L O C A L DES I GNER BRODI E BRATTEN TO FI ND OU T WH AT GOES O N BEHI N D TH E S C E N E S A S W E L L A S W H AT T O EX PECT I N H ER NEW LI NE.

Are there any art ists who have been an influence?

When did you start working on this new line?

So many designers and influencers influence me, but to be honest, it’s more day to day people. I love seeing how people I know (or don’t know) dress and how they piece outfits together. That really inspires me to create beautiful easy-towear pieces for the everyday girl.

I am forever dreaming up new designs in beautiful soft colour palettes that work in well together. This collection has been on my mind since around December 2017.

When wil l your next col lection be availa ble?

/ A U G U ST 201 8

This seasons collection still carries the casual boho vibes of my past collections, lots of neutral earthy tones as well as some exciting new colourful prints in some beautiful, easy-towear pieces. Sustainability also a big focus of this new collection, with beautiful soft organic cottons and the debut of an upcycled range

You see the finished product and when I see all the love from my beautiful customers I very quickly forget about all the hard times. Don’t get me wrong, I live for it and truly love it, but some days are tough. Exhausted driving through the streets on my moped from tailor to tailor, fabric shop to fabric shop then onto delivering fabric to each destination. A stack of fabric piled up behind me and a stack of fabric piled up in front of me in bumper to bumper traffic. I often think to myself, there must be an easier way. Which there will be, but when you’re starting out, with not much cash to spare, you tend to go with the harder and most cost-effective way. It all adds to the fun and excitement though and the local’s work a lot harder so I shouldn’t complain. A lot of my designs are actually thought of whilst on the bike, there is so inspiration ini fthis B omuch hemia n home & g tware boutiq beautiful country.

TIDE

What can we expect to see?

ESPER A N CE

I always find it hard to answer this question because I get inspiration daily. I can be sitting on the beach at home and something will pop in my mind, driving the streets in Bali and I will see some beautiful colours in nature or some fabric from someone dress floating in the wind in front of me. Even just seeing people out and about in what they are wearing. My inspiration comes from my life and the people in it. Everything I see and feel gives me inspiration.

/

What inspired this col lection?

As I am currently writing this next to a side cart waiting for my lunch in the hot streets of Denpasar filled with automobile fumes and dirt–I feel the need to share this snippet of my B&D life in Bali.

1 9

On the 1st of December, along with the boutique opening in the Museum Village. I will also be releasing all sorts of homewares and accessories with this collection that I have sourced throughout Indonesia. I’m super excited to see what you all think.

What is it like working in Bali and what are some of the things we may not know go on behind the scenes?

feat. macrame fibre art by Sara

⟶

Opening Soo

Bohemian home & g Ci Of M tI w N Ga.r. .e 9b:o0u 0t A iMq u1e S E P T E M B E R

f e a t . m a c r a m e f iSbHrOeP a4r, tE SbPyESRaArNaC .E M U S E U M V I Shop 5, Dutton Arcade e. knotsnweaves@bigpond.com ph. 0409 204 365

@knotsnweavesco

F IV E M I N U T E S W IT H : B R ODI E BRATTEN FROM BRODEI NE & DEI NE

What made you get into fashion design?

2 0

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

201 8

I’ve always had a love for it and had all these design ideas but just didn’t have the right skills to make what I could envision. In 2015, I did a few months in Indonesia with two of my best friends. I was at a bit of a crossroads in my life on what to do. I looked into a bunch of brands I loved and found out they were all manufactured in Bali. So I went home and worked for the summer, booked a ticket and thought I’d give it a crack, can’t be that hard can it? Well, I was wrong. But I’ve loved every minute of it and have grown so much as a designer and a person.

Looking forward to seeing where it takes me.

What achievements have delighted you the most?

My very first design coming to life was defiantly high up there. The relationships and bonds I have created with all my amazing tailors, without them I wouldn’t have been able to achieve anything. But the biggest one, I would have to say, is seeing all of you in my designs and the love you have for them when you come to my season launches and pop-up shops. You are all seriously amazing and I cannot thank you enough!

What have been the major chal lenges?

There are challenges every day whilst working on collections, but I would say the language barrier is a big one and not being as financially set up to be able to achieve all the things I want to do. I need to learn to take baby steps.

If a young designer came to you and said they wanted to fol low in your footsteps, what would be your advice?

Ahh, this is a tricky one because I still feel like I’m finding my way. I guess my biggest learning curve was that I didn’t set up my foundations before I leapt. My advice will be to do the groundwork, set your self up, do your research and figure out exactly what you want and where you want to go. After you’ve done that, go for it and don’t be afraid to fail. If I could tell you the number of times I made mistakes and wanted to throw in the towel, I’d be here forever.

Just be positive and approach every situation with a smile and a mindset that allows you to overcome any obstacle. If you want it bad enough, you’ll make it happen.

Summer wardrobes must-haves?

I would have to say the Cabana Dress, it was my best seller last season and I have brought it out again in some new colours and some beautiful prints. Defiantly my go-to. Also, I’m in love with the new Raffia Slides which I was blown away with when my tailor brought back the first sample. They exceeded all my expectations. To be honest, I’ve been living in everything, I hope you will too and I can’t wait to share with you all!

Make sure to check out Brodeine & Deine’s new collection at the boutique launch on Saturday December 1 from 5pm at the Museum Village.

A Cut Above The Rest

FREE BBQ TASTE TESTERS on Saturday Morning's

PH / FAX: (08) 90713980 81A PINK LAKE ROAD (Car park out front) EMAIL pinklakebutchers@westnet.com.au FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/pinklakebutchers

Trusted local butchers

lemon olive oil cake Ingredients Yirri Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cups plain flour 3 tbsp grated lemon zest 4 eggs whites

5 egg yolks ¾ cup plus extra 1½ tbsp sugar 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a 9-inch springform pan with baking paper and coat it generously with some olive oil.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and lemon zest. Set aside.

3. Use an electric mixer to beat the egg yolks and ½ cup of the sugar on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale,about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the speed of the mixer/beater to medium-low and slowly add the 1 cup olive oil and the lemon juice, mixing them until just combined. The batter might look as if it has separated, but that’s okay! Using a wooden spoon, mix in the flour mixture with a spoon until combined.

4. In another bowl, beat the 4 egg whites with the salt at medium to high speed until foamy. Continue to beat as you slowly add the ¼ cup sugar, and keep beating until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Carefully fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the batter and then gently but thoroughly fold in the rest of the egg whites.

6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and gently rap the pan against a hard surface to release any air bubbles that may have formed during the mixing process. Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons sugar.

7. Bake the cake until it rises, is a beautiful shade of gold, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, with no traces of uncooked batter, about 45 minutes.

8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and release the springform sides. Let the cake cool and rest for another hour. Flip the cake over onto a plate. Remove the bottom of the pan and the baking paper.

Does your business need a facelift?

Website design & development Brand design Photography Social media management & strategies Email hello@tidemarketing.com.au to find out more.

tidemarketing.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: @ALEXCAMERON_

TI D E G U I D E

fitness for the commitment phobe WORDS BY DEMI BARKER

With lots of great prizes. Pop into the Leisure Centre to learn more.

TI DE GU I DE

2 3

If you’re the sort of person who joins a team, buys all the equipment and has the latest ‘on trend’ gear. But, by the third week of training, you end up dropping out and wishing you never started in the first place. Or, if you have the old, but not cheap tennis racquet sitting in your cupboard collecting dust or a full set of Tiger Woods’ very own signature golf clubs still waiting to be used, listen up.

/

Game, set, match!

Tennis is a great way to burn fat and have fun with some mates. Once again all you have to do is find a mate with some balls, racquets and rent out a tennis court. Tennis can be challenging, hitting the ball over the net and in the right set of lines can be a mission all depending on your skill level, but who really cares? Just try to keep a rally going.

On ya bike Cycling is something you can do if you own a bike or not.

There are always places you can rent one out and you can ride it just about anywhere. We can all enjoy a lovely bike ride along the foreshore or around West Beach as the scenery is truly breathtaking (and so are the hills.)

You can go on a light, leisurely stroll or, a more hardcore workout, whichever you prefer. Just as long as you don’t turn into one of those lycra wearing cycle fanatics who claim they own the whole road and you’ll be fine.

Run like the wind Now I know that this one might seem a little far-fetched, as no one in their right mind should actually enjoy running. But, this is why this is the perfect one for you commitment lacking people.

You can take a run once, tell your friends you did it and never, ever have to do it again. But, in all seriousness, running is a really great way to stay fit and healthy, you only have to start out small and as you progress, start going on longer runs, up the kilometres and start actually seeing yourself improving. Don’t expect yourself to be as fast as the Flash or able to go for large distances without stopping, just get out there and give it a go.

201 8

As we live in Esperance we are surrounded by these amazing beaches, so why wouldn’t you want to take advantage and get in the water? But, if the beach is too cold for you or you’re worried about seaweed touching your leg as you perfect that breaststroke, you can try going to the pool. All you will need is some spare change for that entry fee and you are good to go! You can do laps in the big pool or “exercises” in the old persons heated pool, whichever you prefer. Personally, I would jump at this offer, as it is an excuse to relax in the spa afterwards.

A UG UST

Esperance is home to two different and unique golf courses. All you have to do is, drag out those old dusty clubs from either your dads shed or borrow some from a mate (let’s face it, everyone owns a set of golf clubs) pay a small visitors green fee, and you’re on your way! You may not ever step foot on the golf course again, but at least you can say you tried!

/

Just keep swimming

T I DE

Golf city

E SP E RA NCE

Esperance has a wide range of one-off activities that will help keep you fit so that all you commitment issued people out there should surely be able to stay fit without having to sign your life away to a team bondage.

MINIMALISM IS NOT LIVING WITH NOTHING. INSTEAD, ITS A LIFE LIVED WITH THE SAME KIND OF FREE WILL AS IT IS TO MARK YOUR SPOT ON THE NEAREST CAR TIRE, COLLAR AND MICROCHIP FREE. WORDS BY SARSBY MARTIN

2 4

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

201 8

nothing for everything

As Minimalists we live a life with the things we wholeheartedly believe are appropriate and beneficial to our values, and very little else. Free of compulsory consumables in an aim to belittle greed, build meaningful relationships, reduce our environmental foot print, and identify ourselves with passions instead of things. Fact: Charlie’s and Spot’s everywhere aren’t effected by compulsory consumables. We don’t need animal-testing to prove that.

Naturally, dogs also understand the importance of prioritising values and unlearning everything to relearn everything about survival, giving back and achieving a 10% happier mindset every day. They act in goodwill and learn from their mistakes. No wonder we call them mans best friend. I had to refer to them quickly.

Enough about the fundamentals of the common canine. Hello hi, I have ten fingers, ten toes and 202 bones in my body. Like you, I am human. My passions include art, photography and minimalism. I am

not an artist or photographer and am on a journey (corny as it sounds) that just happens to include minimalism. I value everything I entitle myself to without titling myself. My first name is a last name and my last name is a first name and I don’t even know what my favourite colour is anymore. It was the colour of my hair before that usually set the tone. My friends can vouch for that, I’m sure of it. I’m riddled with dry humour, wit and walk around with a chapstick in my back pocket daily because of it.

When Bronte approached me and asked if I wanted to contribute to The Esperance Tide, truthfully I hesitated. Jokingly I said I could talk about cradle snatchers and tampons, something people want to hear. I already had your next woman’s weekly in the bag and a shit-tonne of dry dark humour under my belt but instead I bit the flying bullet and texted a blasè ‘sure thing’ back to her instead. Minimalism was my choice of subject. I have full respect for Bronte and her ability to put faith and fear into the unknown.

It’s thrilling and well worth the energy being around people with similar instincts. Those who open doors before closing them. This is everything this little magazine is about. Furthermore, I had two options on top of my subject. I could dive head first. Dipping, head down, bum up; a safe entrance into local waters. Predictable, streamlined, easy-to-read and complimentary to your Downtown coffee and Quarter’s vegan cake.

A fairly accurate understanding of how deep the water will be or whether or whether not chlorine was added or the filter was turned on before jumping in. Or, I could catapult myself off your nearest twilight rock into the unpredictability and full force of the ocean. Go against my natural instincts, see if the sharks bite and waves of criticism infix a shortness of breathe. The decision was made once I remembered that no one learnt anything or wrote history by saying or doing the ‘right’ thing so here I am swimming with the top of the food chain.

I’ve bombied cheeks first, followed ‘the tide’, let a little gravity take my tail, and put faith in nothing more, nothing less than the direction the moon wishes to take me this time and the underlying belief that I’m solely doing this with good intentions. But enough about swimming techniques and more about Minimalism. *Breathes*

ESPER A N CE TIDE

My process will be totally different from your own because you’re you and I’m me. Im not a basic-bitch or a mod-goth, nor do I practice normcore and wear the same thing everyday. I’ve gone through the process of slowly decluttering my home, floordrobe, relationships, technology, utilities, donated or sold everything, left myself with my favourite things in order to reduce anxiety, build better relationships and be a happier young adolescent based on how I experience things instead of my maturity level.

/ / 201 8

For someone who has moved several times in her life, its been reasonably easy for me to dump a lot of what I like to now call ‘visual bullshit’ from whatever situation I’m in, in order to minimalise.

Saying that, I still look around today at my tiny granny flat and see invaluable trash. It bleeds from the walls like something out of a horror film. Literally, one can have too-much artwork. It was only a month or so ago I was unpacking all my excess baggage. I removed it from my parents place where I was storing it in their ‘spare’ room. Shuffling from one space to another I had blue-tacked and hung my artwork, placed ornaments and sentimental items up on walls and any remaining shelf space I had. I put too much effort into achieving the perfect Feng Shui when really after desensitising myself from my things, I realise now I was just moving clutter from one spot to another. ⟶

A U G U ST

Consumption is to spend money deliberately. Consumerism is a sexy shining facade that promises more than what it can vouch for. To become a minimalist you don’t have to chuck out everything but realise the more you put sentimental value into things, ultimately the more you forsake relationships, people, your health, growth and passions.

When was the last time you had a good cull of your wardrobe?

How long have those boxes been sitting there? How many things have you labelled theoretically as ‘just in case’ items? And how many

I’ll explain it further, consumerism is a mixture of enough pain combined with enough pleasure.

With both ingredients in one bowl our recipe can neither call itself sweet nor sour. That’s why we’re so blind to it. To recognise we lack any nutritional value is essential before associating happiness with an intentional direction we want to take in life. We have to associate enough pain and hardship with our current circumstances and then equate immense pleasure from minimalism to build a forefront of confidence and clearly see the strong difference between the two.

As Minimalists we’re not asking ourselves to go climb Frenchman’s peak seven times in a row nor are we plaguing our lives with some new biased religion, merely going hand-in-hand with our passions. We can customise these minimalistic rituals to benefit our values and frame of mind. All experiences with minimalism are totally different from one another and 110% beneficial to our own growth.

There’s no reason to worry about authenticity because from the point we decided we want to live a minimalistic life, we’re already 110% more authentic than we’ve ever been because we’re not defining ourselves with things that exist in the thousands from retail stores.

Our authenticity and individuality is cultivated from our passions.

Sure our passions and values can be relatable from one person to the next but how we fufil them or what we go through to develop them will always be totally different. There’s no rule book, we make our own, intentionally. Life is an acquired taste, with fewer ingredients we can can enjoy the simple things.

2 5

Im not otherworldly like King Neptune nor reciting scripture written by a higher power, but I know for sure to have a reasonable fair understanding of goals and living with intention takes endurance, patience, confidence and experience. Minimalism is not set in stone and is flexible to anyone who decides to declutter and prioritise. It isn’t pyramid selling. To a budding minimalist, Ikea is living hell. Sorry in advance to all my many friends who adore the idea of spending hours on end in the place but Minimalism is tailoring our lives around our values instead of compulsory consumables.

Our most common values include; health, relationships, passions, growth and our contribution to our community or loved ones in order for them to grow. Like minimalism itself, we have a choice for these values to change and transform along the way.

years more did you end up keeping them before even thinking about using them again? Hearing this for the first time I felt like i’d just swallowed something whole. To any pedestrian who’s walked the same street for so long, respectfully minimalism can be hard to digest.

It’s a fork in the road but ultimately theres no one bad direction to take from it. The outcome is always for the better, whatever way you choose to go about it.

2 6

/

E SP E RA NCE

T I DE

/

A UG UST

20 18

N OT H I NG FOR EV ERY TH I NG The perfect Feng Shui is yes, face the end of your bed directly away from any given doorway (if you have a bed or a doorway), but also remove any interruptions and ‘visual bullshit’ you blatantly look over daily or even hourly if you’re a homebody like myself. It gets exhausting. In the process I also built small ‘kits’ from things I already have to efficiently follow through with tasks I find valuable to my wellbeing. For instance, I wanted to make sure I have just the right amount of tools for my cooking rituals, art, clothing, self-care and health. Everything else was easily donated to op shops, sold online or given to those who found much more value in them than I do now. All of these items I decluttered from my life plus much more, instead of stashing them in a wardrobe that now no longer exists. My clothes alone fit comfortably in no more than four draws. My mentality has also had a total refresh because of it. This self-encouragement has built a positive rage and huge momentum inside of me to hurry up and get the job done but also follow through with other tasks and goals. Ritualising minimalism benefits others around you. Treat it like a mantra. This momentum will only get faster and easier as the days, months and years go by. I’d love to chuck everything into a pit of flames now but I know for sure

that would harm the environment so yes, try and think about better ways to get rid of your visual bullshit. I suggest start by giving back to your community. Just like how this magazine does. Find platforms to help you follow through with this. They’re everywhere.

I referred to urinating on a car tire in the beginning because I’m weird and I’ve also started up a blog called ‘Guide Dog’. This is the platform I’ve chosen to use to start giving back in order to grow. I love the stupidity and biology of Guide Dog (www. sarsbymartin.com). Canine references included, you can read why I chose a name so obscene. Ultimately, Guide Dog is a documentation and a journal but also this - ‘The more we experience and “… drudge through the drudgery…” (quote: The Minimalists), the more we grow. Respectfully, the more we grow, the more we have to give and the happier we’ll be.’

Let’s go back to basics and parallel minimalism alongside individual raw characteristics. Through the course of a better mentality and intellect and how this reciprocates through our actions, body language, self-help, passions and choice to learn, we can decide to be the best we’ve ever been every day.

Sars

1 2 3

4

5

6

2 7

8

7

/ ESPER A N CE

9

10

11

12

13

TIDE / A U G U ST

14

201 8

Down Across 3. A Club in Esperance where swimmers come together to train and compete.

4. The fish, Trevally is more commonly known as what?

6. What show is being held on the 7th of November at the Civic Centre?

7. A National Park great for calm freshwater fishing is called what?

10. Which bait is best for catching Flathead according to the Visit Esperance Website?

11. A summer sport whose season kicked off on the 25th of October.

12. A town west of Esperance that is a hotspot for fishing is called?

14. Esperance Walking group wore what colour in support of breast cancer?

1. Salmon are more abundant in which season?

8. Who won the 2018 Esperance Netball A Grade final?

2. A summer sport that involves digging, setting and spiking?

9. Who won the 2018 Esperance A Grade Football final?

5. Which Esperance Football club has the colours blue and white in their uniform?

13. A sport for the commitment-phobe that involves a racquet?

ADOPT A MATE 201 8 A U G U ST / TIDE ESPER A N CE / 2 8

Benji

Mickey

MALE, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS

MALE, DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR 7 MONTHS

Benji came to us from Ravensthorpe pound and is now looking for a home to call his own. Benji has settled well into foster care, he is very affectionate and seems to love everybody. He adores being around people, and is playful with all other dogs.

Benji’s ideal home will be with an active family who will treat him as one of them, and he needs a couple of good walks each day to keep him happy and healthy. A family with children or another dog who love to play with him would be great. He will need secure fencing, and be allowed to sleep inside at night.

This very special little boy has come through a lot in his first few weeks of life and is now looking for the perfect home.

Mickey was found here in Esperance, and was literally skin and bone. He wouldn’t have survived out on his own for much longer. He was scared but came around immediately once he knew he was safe.

Onces taken into foster care he has been eating well and gaining weight as well as his confidence. He’s a complete snuggler, and loves face rubs with his human.

Mickey needs a home where he’ll continue to be given the time to grow in confidence.

If you wish to adopt a cat or dog from SAFE Esperance, please phone 0407 772 886 or email esperance@safe.asn.au

Museum Village Markets NOVEMBER MARKETS

Sunday, November 11 & Sunday, November 25

Contact Annie 0427 942 008 or Amanda 0415 388 420

bush banter

how fast can my garden grow There is nothing better than before and after shots to appreciate how your garden has grown and the progress its made in a short amount of time.

OCTOBER 2018

2 9 / ESPER A N CE TIDE / A U G U ST

The site was then only watered about five times over summer and now is self-sufficient and only needing weed control, which as time goes on gets less and less. The Castor Oil plant, on the other hand, is still persisting!

E S P E R A N C E FA R M T R E E S

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Native gardens Reticulation installs and maintenance Plant pruning, hedging and removal Weeding, trimming and mulching

CALL JACKSON 0467 018 951

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP!

Shoes, including Birkenstock, souvenirs, novelties , delicious lollies & fudges AND MUCH MORE! WE ARE OPEN

Mon-Fri 10-4.30 • Sat 10-12.30 • Sun 9-12.30 (market days)

Esperance Museum Village • 0415 388 420

201 8

This garden was planted in September 2017. Before planting, the site was infested with weeds such as marshmellow, gazania, blackberry nightshade, thistles, the ever invasive Victorian tea tree and one particularly nasty weed called Castor Oil plant, which is still reappearing. The first job was weed control. Chemical (roundup) and physical (muscles) methods were used to clear the site for planting. The soil was deep sand and relatively dry, so gel crystals were added with every seedling planted. Only Esperance local natives were used–Templetonia retusa, Acacia’s, Hakea’s, some small Eucalyptus’, coastal saltbush, Olearia axilaris, and cushion bush for their grey foliage, Scaevola globulifera, Westringia dampieri and Pimelea ferruginia for their beautiful flower and some Ficinia nodosa.

The plants were randomly planted to create a bush look and then mulched with leaves and pine bark.

S E PTEM BER 2017

community notices

T O S U BM I T A LI S TI NG GO TO ES PERANCETI DE. COM O R EM A I L H ELLO@ES PERANCETI DE. COM

LOCAL MARKETS The next Esperance Growers Market will be Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 17 from 9am-11am at Nulsen Primary School. The next Museum Village Markets will be held on Sunday, November 11 and Sunday, November 25 from 8.30-12.30pm.

RFDS WA MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON This year’s luncheon will be at the Loose Goose on November 6. Buy your tickets from September 1 from Bradshaw’s Pharmacy.

CALL TO ALL ARTISTS OF ESPERANCE! The Cannery team is currently planning two exhibitions Details are still being sorted - but mark your calendar folks!

ESPERANCE BAY PROBUS CLUB Probus Clubs bring together retired and semi-retired people for monthly meetings with stimulating guest speakers. We meet at Esperance Travellers Inn on the first Tuesday of every month. Arrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. New members welcome. Phone 0415 389 069.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS New to Esperance and wondering what leisure activities and facilities are available in town? Find out by having a chat with Jenny. Phone the Esperance Volunteer Centre on 9072 0346 to arrange a time.

30

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

A U G U ST

201 8

the 9x5’s in November and Flotsam & Jetsam in December.

MORNING MELODIES @ ESPERANCE CIVIC CENTRE On the second Thursday of the month between 11am-1pm, bring your lunch and $5 for some live music. What better way to spend your lunch break?

ESPERANCE MEN IN SHEDS Although our name is sexist, our group is not—women are also welcome to join. The shed in Simpson Street is open 8.30-4pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings.

Enquiries 9072 1102.

ESPERANCE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY We meet at the Museum every Wednesday from 1.30pm, or by appointment. Phone 9071 2484.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: HAVE A YARN WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND Fortnightly informal meetings to support those with family members experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs.

4.30-6.30pm at HOPE Community Services. Phone 9071 5169.

HAVE A GO AT BADMINTON Games played at the Indoor Sport Stadium on Mondays from 7-9pm for high school ages and above. Wednesday social games from 9.30-11am. $5 per session. Contact Trish 9071 1314.

TUESDAY MAHJONG New players needed! Come and learn to play the game, enjoy the fun and afternoon tea. 1-3.30pm at the Senior Citizens Centre. For enquiries, phone Helen 0427 146 489 or David 0427 720 834.

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE ESPERANCE AUXILIARY (INC) Meetings held 3pm on the first Monday of every month at the Masonic Village Hall, Brazier Street. Contact Helen 0429 457 227.

ESPERANCE WALK GROUP Our group meet at 9am every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the RSL carpark. Please contact Lyn 0408761335 or Freda 0439981867.

OLD TIME / NEW VOGUE BALLROOM DANCING 7.30pm on Friday Nights at the RAOB Hall on Williams Street, behind the Bijou Theatre. Singles, Couples and Beginners all welcome. $5pp, supper included. Contact Viv 0427 014 691.

TABLE TENNIS Thursday mornings at the Scout Hall from 9-11am. We are a very friendly group and we welcome everybody!

ESPERANCE UKULELE GROUP Join the worldwide ukulele revolution! Wednesdays, 6pm, Esperance Senior Citizens Centre, Forrest Street. Follow us on Facebook! Phone 0417 090 793.

HOLISTIC EQUINE SUPPORT Holistic Equine Support is a not-for-profit programme supporting horses at risk. We welcome folk to visit the herd of 12 horses for equine therapy and simple enjoyment of the horse. Contact Jenny 0437 093 229.

ESPERANCE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INC We meet at the Cannery Arts Centre on the third Monday of the month at 7pm. Enquiries Julie Wylie 0488 775 964.

The community noticeboard is sponsored by

We’re your local energy partner Faults & emergencies: 13 23 51

143 Sims Street, Esperance, WA 6450

Website: horizonpower.com.au

Phone: (08) 9072 3400

Email: esperance@horizonpower.com.au

Find us on

S CO R P I O

horoscopes P IS C E S

CA NCER

OCT 23 - NOV 21

FEB 18 - MAR 19

JUN 21 - JUL 22

Your stubbornness is not such a bad thing. You have stayed true to yourself and your beliefs. Thank you for not letting other people’s opinions and judgement sway you away from who you really are.

Listen, you don’t always have to play to the victim. Stop craving other people’s praises, getting your own should be your top priority. You are great and you are amazing, so why don’t you finally start believing it?

Listen, we all know that Netflix is great and that it is possible to binge-watch a whole season in one day, but that doesn’t mean you have to prove it to us. It’s okay, we believe you. Go do something useful.

S AGI T TA R I U S NOV 22 - DEC 21

MAR 20 - APRIL 19

I know you have been lacking motivation lately, and that’s okay.

This month, I assure you, will bring blooms of creativity and positivity just keep on working hard and your slump will finally be over.

A QUA R I U S JAN 20 - FEB 17

Feeling lost? We have all been there. There is no need to freak out and work yourself up, everything will be okay in the end.

Just take each moment as it comes and keep an eye out for new opportunities.

GE M IN I M AY 2 1 - J U N 2 0

You’ve been a typical Gemini lately.

I can’t really decide if you’ve been indecisive or not? Make up your mind, people actually can start to get sick of your “umms” and “ahhs.”

It’s not that hard to decide if you would like extra fries with that or not.

AUG 23 - SEP 22

You’re a dreamer, it’s not necessarily a bad thing, I mean, everyone should have their aspirations. But, do you think maybe yours is just a little too far-fetched? I’m not telling you to give up, just tone it down a little, set more achievable goals.

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22

You’ve been getting caught up in your own problems lately and not noticed all those around you.

Others are desperately in need of you and have been reaching out for your attention, snap out of it and help someone else out.

201 8

You honestly give procrastination a new meaning. I swear if you were to search the word “procrastinator” on Google, it would come up with a photo of yourself. Stop putting things off, actually get out there and start to tick off those seemingly forever growing pile of jobs. Did you know the list actually gets smaller as you tick things off?

V I RG O

A U G U ST

A P R 2 0 - M AY 2 0

/

DEC 22 - JAN 19

TIDE

TAURUS

You have been lifting everyone around you, brightening everyone’s day and making others feel good about themselves, you have been a true star. Just remember to do that same to yourself. Your happiness is just as important as everyone else’s.

ESPER A N CE

C APR IC O R N

JUL 23 - AUG 22

/

This month has been a big one, with getting smashed at the show and numerous parties, maybe it’s time to ease up just a little bit. I’m not telling you to just stop, I mean have a good time, but sometimes you go just a bit too far. You will thank me later.

LEO 31

Just because your friends are doing something or going somewhere, doesn’t mean you have too. Sometimes, it’s better to stay true to yourself, rather than to follow the crowd. As you might find, that you may lose yourself in amongst all the other people. Stay strong to who you are.

ARIE S

FOR SALE

8 Irene Street, Castletown

Hilltop Horizons

3

Chris Pope 0439 772 747

1

1

2 Wollamai Place, West Beach

Looks, Lifestyle & Location

Paul Blackham 0402 278 256

$199,000

Build your dream home on this unique 805sqm green title block in idyllic elevated location capturing superb ocean, bay and vista views.

Big 23m frontage and carriageway access ensures limited traffic flow.

Casual stroll to white sandy beaches and walk trails.

David McGrinder 0408 452 490

FOR SALE

8 Cologne Street, Castletown

$770,000 A Home With It All!

With a perfect location in a quiet cul-de-sac this impressive, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey home delivers everything you would want in a family home. Spacious open living with vaulted ceiling, dream kitchen, semi-enclosed entertaining area with built in BBQ. Viewing balcony from mezzanine level captures bay and island views.

FOR SALE

Lot 716 Twilight Beach Rd, West Beach

Offers above $370,000 Smell the Ocean Breezes

Be surprised by this redecorated, 3 bedroom home with remodelled bathroom.

Combined lounge/dining displays gleaming Jarrah floors and aircon while kitchen nook steps off to the side. Rear entertaining size timber deck, terraced front garden and concrete driveway leads to garage/workshop. High set with a pleasant outlook.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

4

2

2

21 Treasure Road, Sinclair

A Place to Call Home

$545,000

This quality crafted 4 bedroom home offers contemporary elegance providing optimum family living. Open plan family, dining and kitchen overlook big patio creating the ultimate in entertaining and alfresco living. Tile fire, auto retic and rear access to 2nd garage/games room with separate WC. Close to Chantilly Park and Bandy Creek.

Laurie Fyfe 0411 090 318

FOR SALE

4

2

3

142 Easton Road, Castletown

$315,000 The Affordable dream

$395,000

Pleasant airy home is set in a tranquil street handy to shops, schools and sport amenities. Light open living including kitchen, roomy lounge and dining areas, rev/cycle aircon and walk-in pantry. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, security screens and large semi-protected patio. Rear access to powered, double garage/workshop.

Impressive 3 bedroom home offers formal lounge, kitchen/dining/family area and semi-ensuite. Double tandem carport, patio deck, two garden sheds and 8m x 6m workshop. Extremely neat lawns and gardens reticulated from bore plus abundant bird aviaries and vegie beds.

Energy saving 3kva solar system.

Chris Pope 0439 772 747

Laurie Fyfe 0411 090 318

3

1

2

3

1

2

professionals.com.au