Creation of “Temporary” Green Space in the Centre of Normanville Commencing March 2020
Exciting changes are about to commence in the centre of Normanville with the creation of a temporary green space on the site previously known as the Normanville Township Petrol Station at 81-83 Andrew Avenue, Normanville. The site was purchased by Council in January 2019.
The Normanville Township Petrol Station site ceased selling fuel in December 2019 and operated as ‘Fleurieu Fishing and Outdoors’ until the doors were closed at the site at end of February 2020.
Council has been working with surrounding businesses on the timetable to create the temporary green space and have scheduled the removal of all buildings and infrastructure, including the underground tanks in early March 2020.
The Council Team will then repurpose the site into a useable green field site filled with irrigated turf. A concept photo of the end result is displayed below.
The green field site is a short-term solution to ensure that the now
unoccupied site can be immediately used and not become a vacant boarded up facility prone to vandalism. Council will continue to engage with the community through the 2030 Strategic Planning Process and future targeted consultation to determine a long-term future for the site.
Temporary fencing will be utilised during demolition and until such time as the turf is settled in and in a position to deal with the heavy foot traffic. Once the fencing is removed the community will be encouraged to make use of the area, including the use of the site for events such as community markets.
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Hello Readers, It is officially Autumn but it doesn’t quite feel like it yet.
Finally, the bushfires are out but the re-building task has only just begun, particularly on Kangaroo Island where the logistics of getting all the necessary aid, materials, plant and equipment across to the island has been a major hinderance to the recovery efforts. The slow release of funding from the state government has not helped their situation either. Our southern neighbours are a resilient lot and will survive and hopefully prosper again in the near future. In the mean time you can help by ‘booking them out’ or continue to donate to the KI Mayoral Relief & Recovery Bushfire Fund. (BSB 105 094, Acc 035 680 540, Name: Mayoral Bushfire Fund).
Just when you thought it was safe to go on holiday for some relief after the worst bushfire season in living memory, along comes Coronavirus COVID19. China’s most prolific export to the world has infected 80,000 people at the time of writing with the death toll over 2600. That will no doubt be higher by the time you read this. Apart from the mortality figures this is having a massive impact on the economy right down to a local level. One thing we can do is continue to patronise our local Chinese restaurants and resorts as chances of catching this virus in our region is extremely slim. Our local economy doesn’t need further impacts. Serious stuff aside, let’s get on with enjoying our little part of the world. The History Festival is coming and there are always plenty of other thing to do in this area. Read on to find out what’s happening. Until next issue...
Cheers, Paul Jelfs Editor
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Rotary Club of Yankalilla
Rotary dates back to 1905, beginning in Chicago, the charter of the Rotary Club of Melbourne started in 1921, closely followed by the charter of a Sydney Club and other Clubs around the nation.
Since that time Rotary has grown and contributes to some amazing things...
Through Rotary, the reward of "paying it forward" unites men and women from different backgrounds, cultures, religious and political beliefs the world over, allowing ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
AHave you got a passion to give back that Rotary could make real? The Yankalilla Club is full of people just like you who enjoy giving something back while working with friends and developing personal and professional networks.
We are looking for new members to continue the work around the district and Kangaroo Island. We meet every 2 weeks on a Tuesday night from 6:30pm–8:30pm and discuss what we can do to
help those in need.
If you are interested in becoming part of a worldwide team, phone Lorry and come along and see if it is for you.
Lorry Thomas 0427 565 026
Putting the ‘u’ into a new Community Bank in Yankalilla
s reported in the January edition of the Yankalilla Regional News, our local Community Bank network has five locations across the Fleurieu at Aldinga Beach and Goolwa, Willunga Customer Service Centre, Victor Harbor and a non-cash site in McLaren Vale – and we’re planning for growth. All our locations are working hard together to reinvest and increase our footprint throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula and in an exciting development, momentum is building to possibly establish a physical presence in Yankalilla. Campaign plans gathering pace
The year is getting off to a great start with a town meeting held on 6 February where 44 local people came together to hear about the community banking story and learn more about how we can work together to bring about their own Community Bank in the Yankalilla district.
The meeting was a resounding success, resulting in
the formation of a steering committee comprised of local community members which we are now in the process of finalising. We are banking on the community to get on board with planning so we can take the next important steps - and we are encouraging community members (Could that be ‘u’?) to join the steering committee and contribute time, skills and expertise.
By the u, for the u
Initially, the steering committee is being supported by the Aldinga Beach Community Bank board, however the proposed Yankalilla branch would be run by local people so they can encourage their friends, neighbours, sporting clubs, local businesses and others to join us on the journey. Our Community Banks are committed to reinvesting up to 80 percent of their profits back into the community and together, our Fleurieu branches have returned more than $560,000 to local clubs, organisations and not for profits over the past 12 years. This includes support of $14,000 into the Yankalilla and surrounding areas in the last 12 months alone.
You don’t have to be a banker to join the steering committee, but if you want to be a part of something great and are passionate about your community, then this is your opportunity to have a voice and play a very big role in strengthening Yankalilla. How we do that depends on a commitment to support the proposed branch by encouraging local people to do their individual banking with us – and we need ‘u’ to help us make that happen.
We welcome the opportunity to speak with people
interested in joining the steering committee, or wishing to have a conversation about banking so please call Jordan Sampson on 0427 513 248 or jordan.sampson@bendigoadelaide.com.au or David Radley Business Development Manager on 0402 119 272
Club Fleurieu… A Club for Everyone!
First up in this issue we thought we’d address some Frequently Asked Questions about Club Fleurieu.
Where is the Club?
Club Fleurieu is situated at 140 Main South Road, Yankalilla, behind the Meals on Wheels building. A rotunda, rose gardens and orchard are part of our beautiful grounds and a Men’s Shed also operates on the property. Look for our blue sign as you drive past, and our large white sign which has details of upcoming events. Call in and check out our noticeboard in the foyer, or pick up a newsletter. The foyer is accessible at all times through the screen doors.
Who can join?
The Club was originally known as “Senior Citizens”, which later became “Over 50s”. It is now the much less age-related Club Fleurieu! Although we are still an over 50s Club, younger people are very welcome to join as Associate Members, for an annual fee of just $30.
What is the Club’s purpose?
The Club provides a setting for community members to participate in a wide range of activities and events. Most of the income required to support the Club’s programs comes from our Op Shop in Yankalilla. Both the Club & Op Shop are run entirely by volunteers.
As well as organising social and recreational activities, the Club supports charities and those in need in the community. Some organisations we have supported in recent years are
• 5CY (Combined Christian Churches Community Care Yankalilla) via funds raised at our annual Quiz Night and also a food collection basket which operates all year in the hall
• Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club through our Quiz Night
• Mates 4 Mates veterans organisation – the Club sponsored a Year 12 student in his fundraising trek across Simpson Desert
• Bushfire Relief which has been the focus of our fundraising during January and February
The Club is also proud to be a sponsor of Festival Fleurieu.
So why not come along to an event, try one of our weekly activities or call in to our Op Shop and grab a bargain or two? You will be supporting our Club as it supports our local community. Hope to see you soon!
140 Main South Road, Yankalilla SA 5203 Phone 08 85582053, Mobile 0477111315 email yankover50s@gmail.com Website www.clubfleurieu.com
Bushfire Relief Efforts
A ll of us here at Club Fleurieu join in sending our thoughts to those people affected by the recent devastating bushfires. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all our wonderful firefighters for their courage and sheer hard work in bringing the fires under control, while saving so many lives and homes.
The Club has been collecting cash donations, then matching donations dollar for dollar. $500 has been sent to the Mayor of Adelaide’s Bushfire Fund. Donations of $420 were collected for the KI Bushfire Relief Fund; the Club has matched this and rounded up to send a sum of $1000. Many thanks to all who have contributed to these fundraising efforts.
If you have visited the clubrooms recently, you would have noticed many beautiful boxes of biscuits. The biscuits were made by Katrina, daughter-in-law of John & Jenny Steggles. We would like to thank Katrina for cooking and decorating the biscuits, and for accepting only the cost of ingredients in return. The biscuits are for sale for $20 per box (pictured). The profit of $12.50 per box will be donated to Yankalilla CFS. Some
Australia Day Barbecue
What a great day we had on Australia Day! The food was fabulous, the weather was perfect, and everyone relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Many thanks to all our hard-working volunteers for another great team effort…you really outdid yourselves!
March Meals
Don’t forget our regular monthly meals! In March we will also be trialling a second midmonth Happy Hour. Instead of a meal, cheese platters will be available for purchase.
• Club Barbecue will be on Thursday 12 March at 12.30pm ($10 member/$12 non-member)
• Club Lunch is on Wednesday 18 March at 12 noon ($15 member/$20 nonmember). In honour of St Patrick’s Day, the menu will have a very Irish flavour!
• Mid-month Happy Hour on Friday 13 March at 5.30pm. No meal, but cheese platters $15 each
• Last Friday of month Happy Hour on Friday 27 March at 5.30pm, dinner served from 6.30pm. ($15 member/$18 non-member & $5 dessert).
kind people have decided to purchase a box and donate it back to the CFS with a written message of thanks to the firefighters.
In January many Club members took the opportunity to help the Yankalilla Lions with their collection of items donated for bushfire relief. Our Threads quilting group has also been busy sewing wildlife pouches and making a beautiful quilt to be raffled. Please see the Threads News article.
Threads Quilting Group News & KI Raffle
Our small but enthusiastic group has been very busy over the last couple of months. At the end of November, we hosted our annual, shared Christmas meeting with Port Elliott Patchworkers. Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch and each guest chose a mug bag from our pretty tree. In January we held our annual quilting bee over two days. This was the 30th year for this event and we had a nine patch, nine variety cake, to celebrate. Many quilters from the Fleurieu Peninsula and the city have taken part in this event over the years, and many of the finished quilts have gone to those in need. There is lots of cutting, stitching, and machine quilting, and of course lots of chatter and laughter.
Along with quilts this year we had ladies sewing wildlife pouches for the KI Wildlife Park, and cool ties for firefighters. The charming quilt pictured, with wildlife in the tree, is to be raffled over the next few weeks, to raise money for quilting and needlework supplies for those on KI who have lost everything in the fires. Tickets are $2.
We would like to say “Well done” to the Club Committee for the recent enclosure of the verandah and the management of the facilities. It is a great place for us to meet, enabling us to host events like the above.
The group meets on the 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays of the month, from 10.30 to 2.30 at Club Fleurieu. New members are always welcome. Enquiries to Margaret on 0458263699.
History Talk
Yankalilla Library and Yankalilla & District Historical Society Inc. present
No 10 Radar, Yankalilla
A talk by Ron Blum
This Radar station was situated near Cape Jervis during WW2. Ron Blum has been doing research into the mechanism which moved the radar dish incrementally to get a fix on an object of interest. His talk will include an action packed demonstration of these unusual motors. You can read about the station in Ron’s book “Doing Their Bit” about women and children’s involvement in WW2. Most of the staff at the radar station were women.
Friday 27 March 10am, at the Centre Followed by morning tea.
Please book at the library. Ph 8558 2043
Casual School Bus Driver
We have opportunities for employment at several of our locations, Willunga, Yankalilla & Victor Harbor/Goolwa.
Successful applicant(s) must have a current South Australian Driver’s license MR Class and LP Driver Accreditation. Should be friendly, safety orientated, professional and well presented with a good rapport for working with students and teachers. Hours vary by location.
Please email your resume to: admin@willungacharter.com.au or contact our office on 8556 2557
AHeritage Fleurieu Coast
fter two years of planning the 2020 Heritage Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than the inaugural event in 2018. There are events from Cape Jervis, Delamere, Inman Valley, Second Valley, Normanville and Yankalilla. In addition, the member for Mawson, Leon Bignell, will launch this year’s festival with a series of events around the township of Myponga including a visit to historic Hillsley and the launch of a new Tree Trail at the tree commemorating the contribution of Sister Dorrington. Across the district events range from tours, talks, workshops and walks to displays, markets, entertainment and high tea. Significant events include the opening of the walk at the Great Gorge, the Delamere flagpole project and the launch of the booklet ‘Old Delamere and Bullaparinga”. A first this year will be a bus tour of historic Cape Jervis with commentary by local historian Lillian Cole. At Second Valley William
Postcards Needed
The Heritage Fleurieu Coast festival occurs during the SA History Month in May 2020 and the Yankalilla Historical Society is participating in this event. There will be many interesting activities for visitors and locals to attend. One of these will be from May 22nd to May 25th at Corinium Roman Villa where many postcards and memorabilia will be on display and you will be able to enjoy scones and cream with a cup of tea while you are visiting. However, we would like this to be a communal effort and we are particularly asking for contributions from anyone in the Yankalilla and Victor Harbor areas to help. If you have any interesting post cards or pictures or cuttings from newspapers that have any reference to the Fleurieu Peninsula we would be delighted to display them in the exhibition.
Great care is taken to ensure that any material supplied will be carefully displayed and recorded and will be returned in the same condition in which it was received.
Contact Paul Elliott on 0439.730.061 or email coriniumrv@gmail.com if you can help. Let’s make this the best display we can. Thank you.
Paul Elliott
Randall’s historic property Second Valley Farm will be open to the public, celebrating the contribution of William Randall through a display and produce market. In 1860 William held a public exhibition at Second Valley Farm of his produce which included ‘horses, pigs, dairy produce, vegetables, fruit and wines from his vineyard.’ He also raised a company known as the Finniss Vale Mounted Rifles” and this will be commemorated at the event by the attendance of the Light Horse reenactment group. Look out for the whole programme which will be published in next month’s Yankalilla Regional News and see the whole of South Australia History Month programme which will be published in The Advertiser and online on Saturday 4 April.
Sue Speck HFC Committee Ph 0448 438 974
Randalsea, Second Valley Farm at Second Valley
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significant percentage of our population here are men in their last quartile. They are growing old gracefully and this is dedicated to them. The greatest tragedy of old age is the tendency of the old to feel unneeded, unwanted and no use to anyone. The secret of happiness in the declining years is to remain interested in life as active as possible, useful to others and looking forward. Aldrich in a paper in Crescent Gate Journal speaks of being "prosocial". He alleges that our proposal capability "lies dormant". In effect this writer is telling us to 'get out and about' for the benefit of physical health, mental health and in fact mortality. "I have seen fire and I have seen rain. I have seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I have had lonely days when I could not find a friend, but I always thought I would see you again". This is about a friend who suicided. The suicide rate of men over 80 is by far the highest segment but not in this area those figures relate to urban Australia. There are so few
The Yankalilla Market is looking for some new stallholders. A few of our regulars have left due to other commitments so we have a few sites vacant.
If you are a crafts person and would like to sell your product on the third Saturday each month, please ring Miriam on 0490344150 for more details.
We also need, perhaps a local charity, to provide a sausage sizzle or similar food stall. Providers of coffee and soft drink would also be welcome.
stressors here locally and I personally feel privileged to live here. There is no substitute for life experience either, it can only be lived, that's what we oldies have and no matter what gender. Men in their declining years mostly do not expect life to be fair and as a consequence of such keep their own counsel, but mostly with confidence, thoughtfulness, chivalry, patience, respect and courtesy. However, some fellows who have been denizens of industry and the community, patriarchs and leaders do not age well, in fact can become grumpy old buggars in the face of patronisation but the facility is there for us to be the best we can be, right here and now. Kindness is a primary attribute along with altruism that is acting out for concern for others without expectation. The kindness men show for each other is monumental. One reference I read about sums it up but is unfair to women - “when a group of men get together they harass, berate and ridicule each other quite often
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mercilessly but never mean it. When a group of women get together they compliment, butter-up and praise one another - but never mean it.” (take that as you will, written by a woman).
“The older we get the quieter we become. Life humbles one deeply as we age. It is then you realise how much nonsense you have wasted time on.”
Tony Nicholl 0423 690 708
PS. I Have mentioned "prosocial" and it should be said that Men's Probus is such an opportunity. It is wonderful one morning a month with particular male camaraderie and without impacting in any way on the morbid fear men traditionally have relating to compromising ones autonomy (first Tuesday each month RSL Hall 10am).
WineNutt -The Fleurieu attracting new businesses!
After 36 years in the wine industry
John Mazzocato and his wife Jackie launched Winenutt an online wine retail site. They have recently moved the business from Adelaide to the Southern Fleurieu and are excited to join the community here. John commented “we moved because we love the area of Normanville and Carrickalinga and we wanted to be close to our wine partners in the McLaren Vale region. Whilst our distribution centre is centrally located, we have been able to relocate the marketing, IT and buying
to the Southern Fleurieu. Winenutt is not just about wine direct from the Wineries at a discount of up to 70% it is also about the experience around wine. The travel and food is all a big part of the wine experience. Jackie goes on to say “We have a large database of over 80,000 customers and will be featuring many local businesses and destinations in our video wine tastings.” Winenutt has already featured the Carrickalinga lookout, Lady Bay Links, Mt Compass Golf Course and the jetty at Normanville and they are keen to work with other local businesses. Get in touch if you have a great travel or food destination that they can feature in one of their tasting videos. Get online and check them out at Winenutt.com.au or email jackie@winenutt.com.
Left: John Mazzocato filming at Carrickalinga lookout!
Second Valley Progress Association New “Free Little Library’ at Second Valley
The 14th of February is Library Lover’s Day and at Second Valley the day was celebrated with the unveiling of a new little library especially for children. Located next to the existing little library, the new box was commissioned by the Second Valley Progress Association and made at the
Men’s Shed. The new library is designed to accommodate tall picture books and has been stocked with donations of children’s books for all ages. Councillor David Olsson invited some holidaying children to assist with the unveiling and local lad Gillan Pember-Calvert made the first selection, choosing a large book that would not have fitted in the old library. After the brief ceremony the group retired to the beach for bubbles and shared nibbles, to discuss the next local project.
David and Sue Speck Second Valley Progress Association
PIC: Gillan with Grandma Wendy at the Free Little Library for Kids.
Yankalilla
Investigator students head to Japan
F our Investigator College Senior School students, Piper Hudson, Kane Cody, Chelsea Morgan and Jemmah Hunt (pictured with Principal Mr John Robinson and Japanese Teacher Mr David Marks), have been chosen for the trip of a lifetime as they head off to Japan.
Students will participate in activities at school in Japan, take part in cultural activities and work on various challenges in groups, made up of both Japanese students and students from around the world, including Hungary, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. They will spend time at a traditional Japanese Inn and the National Memorial Youth Olympic Center.
Last year Mr Marks was chosen as one of only 10 teachers from around the world to participate in the Hakuhodo Foundation Japanese Language Exchange Program. As such, he spent three weeks studying at the Japan Foundation with the nine other teachers.
As part of the program, each teacher is able to take four students to Japan for a three week trip in March this year. The trip is funded entirely by the
FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2020 AT 10:00 AM
At the Annexe (opposite Yankalilla Area School)
Barry Herbert, descendant of Septimane Herbert who gifted the land for the site of Yankalilla Area School, will provide a talk.
Morning tea provided.
Bookings required via the school on 8558 0888 or email patrina.hayter724@schools.sa.edu.au
Foundation.
A highlight of the trip will be a homestay with families from the Saitama area.
David is extremely honoured to be chosen to be part of this program and grateful that four fantastic young people get to share in this opportunity.
“Visiting Japan is always an amazing experience, but for these four students to both visit Japan and participate in activities with people from all over the world will be truly amazing.”
Bringing Your Writing Alive!
Dr Kathryn Pentecost is conducting a series of writing workshops at Yankalilla Library, following on from the successful Dare to Dream workshop. These workshops are especially designed to assist with the development of creative writing – in particular, for participants who have already started a project: be it a children’s book, nonfiction text, novel, film or play script etc. The remaining workshops are to be held on Thursdays, 10am till 12noon on 12 March, 9 April, 7 May and 4 June, with the hope of continuance after a short break. The small group format aims to offer supportive feedback and interaction –with specialist guidance from a tutor with decades of writing and publishing experience. There are still a couple of spots left for interested writers. Bring a piece of your work along to the next session. Email Kathryn on bohemianpalaceofart@gmail.com if you have any specific questions about
the group. The workshops are cost free but bookings are essential. For the ‘Bringing Your Writing Alive Workshop’ on any of the above dates, please contact the library on 8558.2043 by phone, or email: library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au, or book via Eventbrite at www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/ libraryevents.
Hakuhodo
Pictured: Kathryn with actor Terry McEwen discussing her play, A Conversation with Harold Pinter.
McLaren Vale Charity Dinner with Touring Car Legends Fred & Christine Gibson
Wine, dine and rub shoulders with Australian Touring Car legend Fred Gibson and his wife Christine Gibson – also a distinguished racer – at the 2020 McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Charity Dinner.
The Charity Dinner will be held at Serafino Restaurant, McLaren Vale, on Saturday 4 April 2020 from 6.30pm.
The event features a three-course meal; a 2.5-hour drinks package comprising wine, beer and soft drink; and a charity auction; plus plenty of giveaways.
A highlight of the evening will be guest speaker Fred Gibson. A V8 Supercar Hall of Famer, Fred is considered a motorsport legend, having been involved with racing for most of his life as a driver, team manager/owner and automotive industry entrepreneur.
Considered one of the most versatile
drivers of his generation, Fred’s racing highlights include winning at Bathurst in 1967 in a Ford Falcon GT alongside co-driver Harry Firth, and giving the Nissan touring car outfit its first Australian victory in the 1983 AMSCAR series.
Fred later became the mastermind and owner of the team that won four Australian Touring Car Championships and three Bathurst 1000s.
Also attending the Charity Dinner will be Fred’s wife Christine Gibson (nee Cole), who is still considered one of Australia's finest female racing car drivers. She drove at Bathurst nine times between 1968 and 1984 and proved herself to be a very talented contender.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Fred and Christine Gibson as our special guests and are sure they will have some amazing stories to share from their illustrious racing
careers,” says event organiser Trevor Sharp.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the McLaren Vale & Districts War Memorial Hospital and the CFS units of McLaren Vale and McLaren Flat.
As a result of last year’s Charity Dinner, the Vintage and Classic committee gave $15,000 to the hospital and $300 each to the CFS units. A total of $50,000 has now been contributed to the hospital since the inaugural McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic 15 years ago.
“The Charity Dinner is a great night out for those with an interest in motoring, but also those who simply enjoy fine food and wine and supporting their community,” Trevor says.
Charity Dinner bookings are now open, with tables of 10 available for $1150.00 or individual bookings at $120 per head.
The Charity Dinner precedes the Vintage and Classic’s main event –the street parade – to be held from 11am on Sunday 5 April. The deadline for registering classic cars or motorcycles is Monday 9 March. To book for the Charity Dinner, register for the street parade or read more about both events, visit https:// www.vintageandclassic.com.au/
Fred and Christine Gibson with the Torana they drove in the Oran Park 250km race
Yankalilla Art
February 13th, 2020
We enjoyed a glorious day with guest artist Roe Gartelmann. The day was devoted to learning all about soft pastels. Roe has a wealth of knowledge and we enjoyed a most informative few hours learning about different types, makes and how to use them. Using coloured pastel paper Roe created a beautiful still life using a group of four bottles of different sizes. Roe talked as she worked, explaining how she creates layers and different textures.
Special attention was given to the relationships between the bottles, the shadows, lights and darks, reflections and background. Roe used a range of coloured soft pastels which complimented one another. A series of lines and zigzag strokes formed the background, with careful attention to darks and lights.
Roe followed the first finished piece with a second still life using the same group of bottles but creating abstract forms by clever use of colour. A few members of the group attempted an abstract design with great success. Most of us created a more conventional picture inspired by Roe’s first piece. The day finished with an appraisal of all our work. An absolutely wonderful day was had by all who attended thanks to Roe!
Our next art workshop on 12th March will feature Karen Hammat. The theme will be abstract landscapes with oils or acrylic on canvas. Bring your own reference.
See you then! Bring your own lunch and a mug!
Diana Wallfried 0426233771
Rhonda Smith 0439944491
Become a Festival Fleurieu Friend to support Festival Fleurieu 2021. You will receive a range of benefits that will bring you closer to our amazing biennial Festival Fleurieu! As a FRIEND, you will be supporting arts and culture in our fantastic region! Join as an individual, with a partner or as a family.
The first benefit for 2020 is a special price for the Horrible History event with Mr South Australia, Keith Conlon, as part of History Festival Month and to be held at Hotel Normanville (see advertisement this page).
Become a member using the form on the website: http://www.festivalfleurieu.com.au/ This will be a fun event not to be missed. Even better as a Festival Fleurieu Friend
The Festival Fleurieu Choir supported the general public in the singing of the National Anthem on Australia Day 2020. The choir aims to be an inspirational presence in our local community by encouraging everyone to sing their hearts out, whether they be a “shower baritone” or just a “hummer along” with their favourites. Practices are Wednesday nights, Club Fleurieu, 7-9pm. We are now working towards our concert in May as part of the Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival. Details, Liz Gordon-Mills, elizabeth@albeth.com or 0411189023
Pastel still life (left) Finished work (above)
Festival Fleurieu Choir
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“none of the nation's treaty obligations required any person or group to be protected from being offended. We are, however, obliged to protect freedom of speech"
Quote from 2012 by James Jacob Spigelman AC, QC (born 1 January 1946) is a former Australian judge who served as Chief Justice of New South Wales from 1998 to 2011. He was also Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales from 1998 to 2012
"Thank You!"
Mid January I, and another couple not known to me, were involved in a rather serious road accident with another vehicle on Main South Road near Yankalilla. Thankfully and miraculously we all walked away unscathed.
I want to say a big thankyou to the Ambos, Firies and Police for their very calm and helpful way they handled the whole situation. The local Firies, (having just come back from KI fighting the catastrophic fires), went beyond their duty to help and thank you to the local Police officer, Matt, for willingly seeing me home safely.
We live and belong to a wonderful community!
Maxine Agnew Normanville.
RE: Glen Rowlands
letter, " If you Don't use it, you lose it"
I refer to the most recent issue of Yankalilla Regional News (Jan/Feb 2020) and Mr Rowland's letter. It is a view that I mostly share and there have been numerous campaigns over the years to buy/shop local with fairly limited success, sadly. It is important for local people to support their local community and neighbours and there is a "fly in the ointment".
It is incongruent and likely hypocritical for a community to ask consumers to buy local goods and services if the businesses providing them fail to do the same. Almost all of businesses that I encountered over the holiday period were selling most of their goods made outside of Australia. Access to many locally made products are only available at local markets. If retailers want people to shop local, if schools want young people to attend locally, if service providers want locals to employ them, then they must also shop/buy local. Community support goes both ways. Because of my personal expertise a local business asked me to try a product that they were considering, it was from Melbourne. The product was of good quality without being exceptional. The irony is that there are two producers nearby that provide
the same product of at least an equal quality. And my recommendation was for the local business owner to source a local product. Local businesses and services not only need to support local activities but they also must access their supplies as local as possible if there is to be a vibrant community. And not expect consumers to buy local while they buy from elsewhere.
Dalton Dupuy Normanville
Re: Wirrina Cove Boat Ramp
I ’ve been visiting the Fleurieu for 60 years plus - camping, swimming and fishing - with Second Valley a favourite spot. I now enjoy living at Bungala Fields [10 years].
I read the ‘for’ and ‘against’ boat ramp letters that were clouded by self -interest and did not assist to avert taking entrenched fractious positions. They were all at sea in a ‘thrashing shark’ community. I sought relief by flipping the page to read onward.
As a former Glenelg SLC member the article, ‘Safety at Non-Patrolled Beaches’ caught my eye. The last dot point catchwords, ‘If in doubt, stay out’ made my think about the salient principles, advice and guiding instructions the article enjoined. It invoked common sense. The catchwords apply generally to any life risk situations e.g. bushfires including evacuation, bike riding, road and beach safety and … the boat ramp etc. I then recalled visiting the Wirinna Cove ramp. Inspired I returned to the letters.
The letters’ focus on the self-user’s end point rather than a critical first point i.e. a person accepting ultimate responsibility once they leave their property. Due care starts with one-self before extending to one’s family, motor vehicle, boat etc. The onus lies on the responsible person to not injure any party e.g. when driving to or while on Normanville beach.
All Councils are indemnified by an act of parliament from certain damages claims if a person could have reasonably avoided an event such as tripping on a raised footpath paver by looking before taking the step. Hence, the DC is not responsible if a car - boat rig gets bogged at the beach i.e. if a boatie did not look before entering the beach
The Normanville Sailing Club [NSC] on sailing days might provide members with a tractor towing service benefit during the set season and sailing times. Non-member boaties might pay a towing fee service to the NSC equivalent to a boat ramp fee Non-members might join to access such a service. Fees to be sufficient to cover costs of tractor operating and insurance etc. [Did I hear … ‘and pigs might fly, too! lol]?’
Okay, so let’s move on to consider the following:
• Ask Rebekha Sharkie MP Federal Member for Mayo to support a community and/or sporting grant.
• The sailing – boating
‘community’ step up to take collective ownership and responsibility to minimise interference from peripheral interests.
• The DC to research a maximum weight-size of boat rigs before being launched for a boatie’s risk assessment.
As a former Australian Coastguard Adelaide member, I happily drove the safety and radio equipped boat rig to and from North Haven or O’Sullivan Beach. Given these precautions, I was at ease knowing that my familyfriends remained reasonably safe on or off the water. I didn’t begrudge the 75+ kilometre round trip to and from the ramp or the launch fee.
The DC might declare a 35-kilometre radius from Wirrina Cove ramp as an obvious preferred boat launch option for rigs above a certain size. Comparatively, Wirrina’s under utilised facilities glaringly provide the requisite family safe location to launch boats, while enhancing Normanville beach safety.
The Wirrina Cove ramp option will permit DC to stop or minimise coastal intervention at all beach locations except for visitor amenities, managing community safety and remedial storm damage.
Even if boaties choose to go [or not to go] to Wirinna Cove, the catchwords, ‘If in doubt, stay out’ should trip one’s basic instinct survival-button. Bungala Man (details supplied)
Thank You
Iwould like to express my thanks to the community support throughout the State for the Emergency service workers who are still presently attending huge fires both here and Interstate. We have seen volunteers commit to unpaid service in Queensland, N.S.W, Victoria and here in S.A.
On a local basis we have seen unprecedented support to Yankalilla
Brigade and SES by way of financial donations, food, drinks and other offers. The local business communities have been an ongoing source of donations all year round by way of the donation containers that they allow us to place in their shops. We have seen major damage to appliances, both mechanical and heat related, that have stretched our resources to the limit. We have also had local incidents including the Myponga and Second Valley fires that have kept the local people busy. I have heard a lot of opinions and ideas on how the Volunteer services can improve their response, and minimize damage to assets including the environment, as it is quite a hot topic at this present time. I would encourage you to send these ideas to your local member, if you feel they have merit, or can be of benefit to the community. We as volunteers are not in a position to either comment nor join in any discussions. There is however a community engagement unit within the emergency services, who could be scheduled to address community concerns, should there be enough interest in the matter. I suggest contacting the CFS via their website if this is a path that you feel may be of benefit.
In closing I wish to acknowledge the service of all volunteers who place themselves at risk, both mentally and physically, and who use up their own time including holidays to assist in times of community need. To those who have sent in donations, we will be using the funds as payment towards a FLIR (forward looking infra-red) heat detector, which can greatly assist us in finding and dealing with hotspots including underground roots, which can burn for weeks and reappear as another fire elsewhere.
On behalf of Yankalilla CFS/SES John Edge AFSM ESM Captain 8/1/2020
Normanville/ Yankalilla Community Christmas Lunch
On Christmas Day 2019 a small group provided a free lunch to Community Members who were going to be spending the day alone. Everyone that attended expressed their gratitude and what a wonderful time they had.
We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the following:
• Club Fleurieu for donating the use of their premises to hold our function. Louise Allstrom for working with us to ensure all went smoothly.
• Mattie Darg, Bill Lovell and Glenice Clarke for volunteering their time and man power both on the day and leading up to the event.
• Chris & Chris Kirkbride & Todd Jones for entertaining us all with their great music.
• Natalie Laverick & David Fyfe for their generous donation towards food for the event.
• Community members who dropped in on the day bearing gifts.
• Our extended family who helped on the day.
• To all that attended and made it such a happy & enjoyable day.
It was humbling to have so many people contact us commending what we were doing, as well as all those who offered help and donations that we could not take up this year. Thank you all!!. We will be holding a Community Christmas Day Lunch in 2020 and hope to reach out to many more people that would enjoy this function as well as people that wish to volunteer to help.
Tracey & John Wegner
Recently Bill and I were honoured to be involved in helping to provide lunch for anyone that was alone on Christmas Day.
With excellent entertainment by Chris and Chris Kirkbride and Tod Jones the day was enjoyed by the small group of people that came.
Congratulations to Tracey and John Wegner for putting this idea together and we sincerely hope that no-one will spend this Christmas alone, when we do it again.
Glenice Clarke and Bill Lovell
CFS Praise - Shed Fire at Inman Valley
T o all of the CFS, Emergency Services, friends and neighbours who attended our Inman Valley property on Friday 31st January. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for your prompt attendance, professionalism and quick control of
our shed fire. We were astounded by the number of responders that came from the wider Fleurieu Community. Your selflessness and dedication to put your lives at risk and leave your families at home, whilst you protect and save others, their homes, belongings and livelihoods is truly admirable.
You are our heroes and the underpinning foundation that keep our Communities together. We can’t thank you enough.
Yours Gratefully,
John & Jeanette Humphrey & Family
Domestic Violence
I n the January/February issue I wrote an article about Domestic Violence. Following the vile murder of three dear little children and their mother (in Queensland) leads us to be shocked and appalled. It is written up as domestic violence but goes way beyond that. The management of people who have the capacity to be cold calculating killers (psychopaths) is deficient. At the day of writing there is a story in the daily paper about a callous killer being released from jail leaving those she knew in terror of her. All this is very saddening.
Tony Nicholl
Amazing Dave Jansen, local hero!
On Saturday 11th January I witnessed what could have been an absolute tragedy had it not been averted by the selfless heroic effort of one of our treasured locals, Dave Jansen.
Some big lessons were highlighted, and examples of stupidity displayed. It is not wise to head out fishing far into the gulf off Normanville on a kayak, albeit with a friend, when:
• There is an offshore wind
• You are not trained in kayaking skills
• You are not fit
• You do not have a recovery plan if you fall off your kayak
• you don’t have a reasonable communication system
• AND your buddy is just as incompetent
Well, almost on cue Murphy’s Law kicked in as if it had been choreographed; the above-mentioned fisherman fell off his kayak, with all five of the above factors falling into place.
• The fisherman could not get back on his kayak
• After several attempts his energy ran out.
• For around 20 minutes his “buddy” was oblivious to his dilemma
• And once his ‘buddy’ did notice and paddled over to his friend, he was helpless, with no plan or skills to help get his friend back on his Kayak.
PANIC!
In between time we noticed from the shore this unfolding disaster ……. AND ALONG CAME AMAZING DAVE.
Without hesitation or thought for his own personal safety, Dave grabbed a rescue board from the Surf Life Saving Shed, and literally ‘smashed’ his way out, paddling like a Champ
Dave Jansen
the 500 plus meters to the unfolding disaster, picking up the ‘dunderhead’ and bringing him safely back to shore. Thank God there are selfless heroes like our local plumber, Dave Jansen. What a hero.
Dave you are a Champ. Reported by anonymous local resident and landowner, Crawford Lane, Normanville.
A Golden Wattle Moment by Rox Rosey
I haven’t received many morale boosters over the years, but at this stage in my aged years it has prompted me to continue writing my little blurbs and, while it feels a little strange, I will enjoy the moment.
Out of the blue so to speak, and from a well known national charity.
So for the moment I will continue to write my little contributions. However, back to my unexpected commendation, then I will relish the moment, as this may be a ‘one off’!
The accompanying letter read...
“Dear Rox, Over your time with Lifeline you have shown outstanding dedication, and for this we want to acknowledge your commitments and achievements through the presentation of the Golden Wattle Award.
The Golden Wattle is awarded once a volunteer has reached 10+ years of service to Lifeline—you have achieved an amazing 12 years of service, what a milestone.
Perhaps more than most orgaisations,
Lifeline knows how vital our volunteers are for the ongoing success of the organization across a wide range of activities to achieve our vision of an Australia free of suicide. Without our volunteers, Lifeline would simply not exist.
The acknowledgment of your service and the presentation of this award is wel deserved, because of this we say thank you and congratulations.Colin Seery, CEO Lifeline Australia.”
As long as there is an interest then I shall accommodate the readers.
Plus, the trusty Ipad needs to have some exercise!
The only and always the same grizzle is that one has hardly been sent, and it is time for the next month’s issue.
The kudos were so unexpected, that to say I was struck speechless is a minor understatement.
Writing, I regard as just words put together to create a story or events and how they all merge is sometimes to me a miracle.
However, I will continue to submit
my humble literary offerings, until there is a positive reaction to my articles.
So, to my faithful and loyal readers, thanks, as your remarks, criticisms and suggestions are all taken on board.
Thank you all as you are my inspiration and your comments are all welcome as I continue to volunteer at Lifeline Victor Harbor.
Thank you!
MARCH 2020 in the loop
Australia Day Celebrations 2020
Over 200 local community members and visitors gathered to celebrate Australia Day in Bungala Park. We welcome new citizens to the district, awarded stand out citizens, heard from an Australia Day Ambassador and more.
A standing applaud from everyone in attendance opened the proceedings conveying sincere gratitude to the many staff and volunteers of the SA Country Fire Service and all those involved with the country’s bushfires acknowledging all the tireless efforts fighting for our country and its people.
Dr Robert Irving, Veterinarian in outback Aboriginal communities, was this year’s Australia Day Ambassador. Since 1996 Dr Irving has spent half of each year travelling to Aboriginal remote communities in SA, WA and Northern Territory to treat sick animals, mostly dogs.
Council awarded 4 community members for their stand out contributions to the district.
Community Event of the Year: Melissa Andrews Children’s Markets
Melissa started Children’s Market on the Fleurieu, educating children around financial literacy and sound business knowledge through real life experiences with successful stalls in a market environment.
Young Citizen of the Year: Daniel Schubert
Daniel is a much loved and dedicated coach and player for the Yankalilla Hockey Team. Last year coaching the Under 13’s, Under 16’s and Mens B Grade to win the grand finals at Aldinga.
Citizen of the Year: Larissa Barry
Receiving over 50 nominations, Larissa has been the driving force behind bonding the old and the new community of Myponga, creating ways to continuously improve the town she loves and is proud of.
Mayor’s Award:
Margrit Friebel
Margrit is a foundation member of 5CY (Combined Christian Churches Community Care) and volunteers services in many other areas of the community including a driver in Council’s Community Transport program.
A citizenship ceremony was held welcoming 6 new citizens to the district; Harald Nesensohn from Austria, Terry and Joan Lewis and Robert Fenwick Elliott from the UK, Mitzillee Davidson from Southern Philippines and Tian Xiao from China. The audience then followed by affirming their loyalty as Australian citizens.
Council’s 77 dedicated volunteers were thanked for their support in the Yankalilla Council Transport Service, Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre and Council’s Community Library. Several volunteers achieved milestones of 5, 10, 15 and even 20 years of service in the past 12 months.
Annual Council grants were provided, a total of $26,008 to 20 community groups, along with $1,200 to Yankalilla district Community Cultural Arts Network, $10,000 to Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant, $25,000 to each to both the Myponga Community Centre and Yankalilla Memorial Park.
Greening the Fleurieu Coast –new volunteers welcome
The Community Nursery (at the Council Depot) is in the process of being transformed! We now have the benefit of an on-site Coordinator from Conservation Volunteers Australia running the program of events/education and equipment levels are improving in an organised work area with all-weather shelter.
As a result of Council’s partnership with the Normanville Natural Resource Centre, the NRM Board and Conservation Volunteers Australia (funded by a grant from SA Health), the number of days each month that the Nursery will be open has expanded for volunteers to come and learn new skills and enjoy being with other like-minded people.
Ring Wendy 8558 3644 or Kathryn 0409 193 924 if you want to join this exciting project.
DATE ACTIVITY EVENT TIME VOLUNTEER SPACE
MON 2 Nursery Based Works 9.30am - 3pm UNLIMITED
FRI 6 “In Safe Hands” workshop for Community Groups 9am - 12.30pm Community Group Bookings - space for 15 groups
WED 11 Nursery Based Works 9.30am - 3pm UNLIMITED
MON 16 Nursery Based Works Seed Collection Field Trip 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 3.30pm UNLIMITED 9 IN BUS
MON 23 Nursery Based Works 9.30am - 3pm UNLIMITED
WED 25 Nursery Based Works 9.30am - 3pm UNLIMITED
MON 30 Newland Head Conservation Park Field Trip 9.30am - 2pm 9 IN BUS
New at the Library!
PC Booking and Printing
Yankalilla Library is launching a new PC Booking and Print Management system by Envisionware in March. The PC Booking system means it will be quicker and easier to log onto the computers using your library card. Computers can be booked for a specific time and date up to a week in advance and walk ins are always welcome.
The Printer Management system allows mobile printing direct from your phone or laptop, and remote printing, which means you can send documents to print from your own home and collect them at the library!
New Wi-Fi
There is a new wireless network for Yankalilla Library. Users simply
select LibrariesSA-Free from the list of available Wi-Fi networks, and agree to Public Libraries terms and conditions. No need to be a library member, have a user logon or PIN and the download limit has increased to 5Gb per day.
Weaving for wellness: become a dream weaver
Do you know that it has been suggested that engaging in creativity may influence overall well-being rather than simply making us feel good in the moment!
So, come and enjoy exploring your creative side, meet some new people while enjoying a cuppa and a yarn. Tapestry weaver and artist Betty Wolf-Gatignon will facilitate 5 workshops at the Yankalilla Library, on Thursdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 1:00 to 3:00pm.
No previous experience is necessary. The idea is to take some time out for yourself with some like-minded people while giving weaving a go. Bookings required.
Outstanding results in first year of fortnightly kerbside bin collection!
The introduction of 1. fortnightly collection of all three waste streams and the Food Organics and 2. Green Organics (FOGO) bins to townships and coastal settlements in no burn zones had a major impact on the diversion of kerbside general waste away from landfill.
Comparing 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 kerbside collection tonnages:
• Kerbside Municipal Waste (MSW) disposal, falling by 32%
• Recycling materials collected at the kerbside increasing by 66%
• FOGO collected at the kerbside of 331 tonnes in 2017/2018 with the trend YTD at December 2020 of this tonnage increasing by 28%
The estimated saving to the District Council of Yankalilla in
landfill costs in a four year period are just over $56,000 (based on projected landfill tonnages prior to the commencement of fortnightly collection).
All kerbside bin collections scheduled for Mondays in 2020 will occur, even on public holidays.
Check your kerbside bin collection at www.frwa.com.au.
Thank you to our community for participating in Nature’s Best, let’s plan the
Natures Best – Let’s Plan the Rest has been the biggest community consultation ever undertaken by District Council of Yankalilla to develop the Strategic Management Plan 2020-2030. From October 2019 until February 2020 we undertook a significant process of connecting with the community to gain a clear understanding of what people who live, work and play here want for the future. During this period we heard from over 1,100 people!
What we’ve heard
Our process began with a series of Township Community forums, followed by surveys to all ratepayers seeking their thoughts on the future of the District, as well as social media posts and questions on our online discussion forum.
rest!
Strong themes emerged from these processes, including protecting and enhancing nature and our rural environment; living sustainably; things to do; getting around (including roads, footpaths, public transport, and trails); agribusiness and food production; tourism; jobs and business; access to services; community connections, pride and identity; sensitive development; and good governance.
More details on the themes, reports of events and input received will be in a report that will soon be presented to Council and made publicly available.
Feedback from residents:
“The day held was a great example of getting everyone to be involved, with option to attend anytime on
the day. Loved this idea & it was great to have Council team members available to speak with on a casual basis one on one about any concerns regarding the foreshore. Applauding 100% this day on foreshore that was held - hoping there is more planned in future.” Resident, Local Facebook Group discussing the Normanville Foreshore SpeakOut event
“These forums are shaping how we as a community will focus our efforts over the next ten years.” Local resident, Facebook
“These forums are such an inclusive way to consult with the community. Council should be commended for finding a positive new way to get the community engaged in the consultation process.” Attendee at the Yankalilla, Normanville & Carrickalinga Township Forum
Proposed Changes to Street Lighting
SA Power Networks will be replacing approximately 500 high energy consuming street lights with more energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. This will save Council over $20,000 per annum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by between 60-80 tonnes per annum.
The new lights have improved optics, meaning they may be brighter and spread light more evenly along and across footpaths and roads.
These works will occur during the period from March – May 2020. For more information on this project, visit www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/news
MARCH
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Adelaide Writers’ Week – Live Streaming
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9.30AM - 6PM
Come into the Library and enjoy some wonderful sessions live from Writers’ Week. No Bookings required.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY ENQUIRIES 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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Weaving for Wellness
THURSDAY AT 1PM - 3PM
Enjoy the relaxing process of weaving. Share a cuppa and a yarn and make some creative connections. Bookings Essential. COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY
BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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Tech Savvy Seniors
THURSDAY AT 10AM, 11AM & 12NOON
Sessions are 45 minutes. One on One Help Sessions give you the opportunity to work through your basic technology related questions. Bookings Essential.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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International Women’s Day event
TUESDAY AT 2PM - 3.30PM
Join Bridget Fox, Jenna McArdle, and Lorraine McLoughlin in conversation discussing the 2020 theme Each for Equal. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings Essential.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY
BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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MAR APR MAY JUN
Tuesday 17 March at 4pm
Visit our website at www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au to check for Agenda and Minutes of Committee and Council meetings.
Yankalilla Library Writing Group
THURSDAY AT TBA
Facilitated by Dr Kathryn Pentecost. A series of four writing workshopsfor adults. Bookings Essential.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY
BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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Myponga Story Time
MONDAY AT 10AM (school terms)
Suitable for preschoolers. No Bookings required.
COST FREE
LOCATION PLAYGROUP ROOM MYPONGA PRIMARY SCHOOL ENQURIES 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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Introduction to Family History: Convict Ancestors
MONDAY AT 9.30AM - 11.30AM
Learn how to research your family history. Presented by Hanna Law. Bookings Essential - limited places.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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History Talk
FRIDAY 10.00AM - 12NOON
Author Ron Blum will give a talk on the number 10 Radar Station. Morning tea included. Bookings Essential.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY BOOKINGS 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
REGULAR EVENTS
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WIGGLE N’ GIGGLE
TUESDAY AT 9.30AM (school terms)
Join in for a Wiggly Giggly good time with parents and pre-school children. No Bookings required.
COST FREE
LOCATION THE CENTRE ENQUIRIES 0450 310 700
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STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS
WEDNESDAY AT 10AM (school terms) Suitable for preschoolers. No Bookings required.
COST FREE
LOCATION YANKALILLA LIBRARY ENQUIRIES 08 8558 2043 or email to library@yankalilla.sa.gov.au www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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YANKALILLA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WEDNESDAY AT 10AM - 12NOON
Assistance for family and local history. No Bookings required.
WEDNESDAY AT 2PM (school terms) Weekly on Wednesdays. All Welcome. No Bookings required.
COST GOLD COIN DONATION LOCATION THE CENTRE ENQUIRIES 08 8558 0264
Australian Decorative And Fine Arts Society Fleurieu
Quilters… take note!
Monday 30th March 2020
Michele Hill presents:
William Morris in South Australia
Michele Hill was introduced to the world of quilting in the 1980’s. No doubt many quilters on the Fleurieu will recognise Michele and her work. Come along to learn more about her life, her quilts and her passion for the designs of William Morris.
As a result of a raffle prize of airfares to Europe in 1997, Michele had her first “William Morris” experience at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. On returning to Adelaide she discovered that the Art Gallery of South Australia had one of the biggest collections of Morris furnishings outside of the UK.
A self confessed William Morris addict, Michele has kept the “genius of Morris alive” through her quilting and William Morris designs. Publisher of two William Morris Applique Books, four ranges of Morris inspired fabrics with In the beginning Fabrics and winner of The Rajah Award in 2014 for recognition of services to Australia through quilting, Michele has gone on to self publish two further books exploring the designs of May Morris, William’s eldest daughter, and also the world of Beatrix Potter.
Michele’s love for the designs and her knowledge of William and May Morris have lead to tours in the UK and in 2018 William Morris in Adelaide, tours.
In recognition of the devastation brought about by the recent fires in SA, she is currently designing a native flora and fauna quilt highlighting species that have been threatened, especially the Ligurian bees on Kangaroo Island; this will be a fund raising quilt for participants to join nationally. Join us and share the passion for both quilting and William Morris. Be inspired!
VENUE: Gospel Centre, 2 George Main Road, Victor Harbor 5211.
Membership: $130.00 Non-members may attend up to 2 ADFAS Fleurieu lectures upon payment at the door of $25.00 per lecture. (NB. No credit card facilities are available.)
For further information and to make bookings please contact the Membership Secretary of ADFAS Fleurieu: 0452556193. Email: adfasfleurieu@gmail.com
Yankalilla Men's Shed
With bushfires and floods ravaging large areas of Australia over the last couple of months, our district has been fortunate to have been largely spared from these disasters. Of course we recall the dangerous situation caused by the Myponga fire and are thankful that it was able to be brought under control before major losses were experienced.
The Men's Shed have been busy building a considerable number of pygmy possum houses which were made as part of the assistance provided to Kangaroo Island following the devastating bushfires there. Many thanks to those members who worked on these.
The Shed also donated tools to help with the rebuilding of fences etc on Kangaroo Island.
Members have constructed a free little library for children's books now located in Second Valley. Other projects that members are busy with are drink coasters, cutting boards, and rolling pins. Native bee hotels continue to be in demand from members of the public.
The Shed has recently made table and chair sets for the Normanville Tennis Club.
Members are pleased to have recently taken delivery of a new Carbatec sawstop saw. This tool is a wonderful acquisition as it is a saw that stops automatically, if it comes into contact with skin. This is a considerable safety item in a sometimes busy working area.
The Men's Shed has recently conducted two sausage sizzles at Bunnings Seaford. Another
sausage sizzle will be held there on Sunday 8th March. Thanks to those who have been able to give their time to help with the sausage sizzles. A team of members recently attended Donations in Kind at Edinburgh, where they assisted with the loading of medical equipment into containers for transport to developing countries. Donations in Kind is a charity associated with the Rotary Club. New members are always welcome to call in to the Shed for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea. The Shed opens on Tuesday and Friday mornings, and also opens on Wednesday nights. Men who are still in the workforce and not able to attend on Tuesdays or Fridays are very welcome to attend on Wednesday nights.
Enquiries concerning the Men's Shed may be directed to Phil Morecroft on mobile 0417300901 or by email to yankalilla@mensshed.org
Yankalilla Ladies Probus Club Inc. January Meeting
A Community Minded “Birdie”
Our meeting on January 22 was attended by 32 members. After a two-month break, we were all full of news and questions, so morning tea time was a buzz of conversation. We accepted with pleasure, an application for membership from Susan Field, who will join as from 1 March at our Annual General Meeting. Welcome Susan, I hope you enjoy many years of Fun, Fellowship and Friendship through your PROBUS membership.
Our speaker this month was Tracey Taylor the proprietor, organiser and inspiration behind “A Birdie Told Me” a retail outlet with a difference at Normanville. Tracey is a vibrant and passionate lady and believes strongly in the spirit of community. Before settling in Normanville 8 years ago, Tracey was a home health carer on the other side of the peninsula. During her visits to some of her older clients, she saw all the creative skills they had – knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing and so on – and she realised they could disappear in time.
Fate took a hand when the insurance broker at Normanville retired and his shop became available for lease. Tracey was confident that there were saleable skills on this part of the Fleurieu and an idea bouncing around in her brain, suddenly crystallised when the shop space appeared. Why not a co-op of craftspeople all using the shop as an outlet for their crafts?
Tracey started by approaching craft stallholders at markets to invite them to place goods in the shop for a small weekly “shelf” rent of $4 or $6 depending on the size. That way they had a permanent outlet for their crafts not just at markets. Like all good, simple ideas this one took off and there are now 123 traders who place their items for sale in the shop. They pay no commission, just the space rent. Overheads are kept low by volunteers from the community who work a roster in the shop and even volunteer cleaners after hours. It is community initiative that makes this work and Tracey is proud and grateful for the community support she has received.
Tracey says that the shop has “grounded” her in the
local community. She has also undertaken fundraising to assist the foster parents of a 3year old girl in the community suffering from F.O.P. (Fybrodysplasia ossificans progessiva) , the only sufferer in South Australia and one of 8 in Australia.
Tracey is truly an energetic, community minded person with a real “can do” attitude. We can’t have too many of them. And why “A Birdie Told Me”? Because it all started when a little birdie told her that the shop was becoming available! And the rest as they say, is history.
We meet at 10am on the 4th Wednesday of every month (except December) at Yankalilla Community Church Hall. Visitors are very welcome.
Lorraine Felix – Publicity Officer 0409 099 867 Avril Clark – Vice President 0407 492 071
Plaque Audit and Mystery Plaque
W
hen plaques in our district get stolen (sadly this has occurred a few times) the Yankalilla and District Historical Society is often approached to find out what the wording was so it can be replaced. Sometimes there are photos of the unveiling and everyone is happy. However, sometimes there are no records so an audit is being undertaken. Plaques can be photographed, their inscriptions transcribed and locations noted. This information is being collated for the Society by Pamela Wright and it will make an interesting document in the future, recording what was considered worthy of note in our district. If you would like to contribute send plaque information to pamela@anacotillasprings.com.au
Malcolm Putland handed in to the Historical Society a plaque found at the side of Hay Flat road. It is a substantial brass, well made plaque with the inscription “Chandrasekhar’s Limit 1.44Ms
A.B.S.A E.V. 1969”. Fraser from “Backyard Universe” has done some research on the inscription his edited comments below.
"Chandrasekhar's Limit 1.44Ms" is a famous astronomical number. It refers to the maximum possible mass of a White Dwarf star 1.44 times the mass of our Sun (often abbreviated Ms) which was first calculated in 1930 by Subramanyan Chandrasekhar. He was one of the
first astrophysicists to include Einstein's relativity in his work; and he was trying to answer the old question of "what happens to a star when it finally stops producing energy?"
His conclusions were (a) any star lighter than 1.44 solar masses becomes a White Dwarf and then just loses heat into space forever; whereas (b) a heavier star would try to collapse into a point. And in the latter case he calculated the collapse would produce a supernova explosion and (sometimes) a remnant of zero size & infinite density. What we nowadays call a Black Hole. But Chandrasekhar eventually got a Nobel Prize for this work in 1983. He also lived long enough to improve on his original calculations with the help of supercomputers. And to become one of India's most famous scientists. NASA named one of their space telescopes after him.
"A.B.S.A." might be an abbreviation for something-something-South Australia or the Australiansomething-something-Association. It's definitely not the Astronomical Society of SA; they've always been "ASSA" since their founding in 1892. Or maybe the engraver misspelled it?
"E.V. 1969" might include the year the plaque was made. This would be consistent with the 1.44 solar masses reference, which was the accepted value for C's Limit before the 1980s. So while we now know more about the inscription, there has been no clue as to why it was made or how it came to be in our district. Any information gratefully received. The plaque will be held by the museum until more is known about it.
Contact the Historical Society yank.hist.soc@gmail.com
Sue Speck 0448 438 974
Yankalilla Lions support K.I. Fire Victims
During the early part of January
Lions President Russell Boxer received a request for assistance from Sea Link K.I. in the collection and distribution of essential goods to the Islands bush fire victims. Without any hesitation club members unanimously agreed to help and support the appeal. Within a few days through the Lions web site, companies, individuals, organizations, from all parts of S.A, Vic, and Tasmania donated quality goods, comprising of food, drinks, clothing, linen, toys, tools, generators, white goods, medical supplies related to people and animals. Mr Boxer stated that the mammoth exercise has been completed with goods being delivered by way of tandem trailers and trucks. Without the marvellous co-operation from Sea Link K.I. the exercise would have been made extremely difficult.. Lion Graham Buttery acknowledged that they were overwhelmed with the public's response, not just for their donation of goods but also to the 43 volunteers from a wide area as well as Lions members who tirelessly sorted packed and stacked mountains of donated articles. In acknowledgement of their
efforts Lions invited these helpers to their Presidents Australia Day breakfast at the Yankalilla Golf Club. Through the generosity of the public Club fund raising for the KI appeal has exceeded expectations. The Yankalilla Show Society kindly offered their pavilion as a collection depot and at the peak of receivables the 15mx24m shed was close to capacity. Special thanks must go to Catherine Kewley, Island Care, for her tireless efforts in coordinating the distribution of goods on K.I. Lions Summer Raffle Winners. Congratulations to: D Clarke, I Richards, R Walker, P Holmes, T Hanaford and C Still. All tickets were sold with proceeds going to local projects. Lions thank all for their support.
At our January meeting the club found a gopher to assist in the mobility of our member Brian Wirth. Brian has recently found difficulty in getting around and we trust that this will help him. At the March 2nd meeting we will be conducting a membership drive.
Pictured: Lions and helpers sorting goods for KI.
Normanville Yankalilla
Myponga Victor Harbor
Anglican Church in Australia
Christ Church Yankalilla
130 Main South Road, Yankalilla.
St. James Church Delamere
Main South Road, Delamere.
Worship service times:
1st Sunday, 9am at Yankalilla
2nd Sunday, 9am Yankalilla, 11am Delamere
3rd Sunday, 9am at Yankalilla
4th Sunday, 9am Delamere, 11am Yankalilla
5th Sunday Combined Service — ring contact number for details.
For further information contact: 8598 0223.
Yankalilla Community Church
135 Main South Road, Yankalilla Sundays at 5.00pm. Contact 0423 588 959. All welcome Lutheran Sanders Hall, 121 Main South Road, Yankalilla (next to Uniting Church). 1st & 3rd Sunday 7pm Revival Fellowship Ph 8558 3262
Sundays 255 Pimpala Rd, Woodcroft at 1.30pm & 4.15pm.
Other meeting times, contact Chas Hilder on 8558 3262.
St. Peters Catholic Church Normanville
Corner St. Andrews Blvd & Willis Drive Mass Times
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays @ 10.30am. 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 8.30am. 1st Friday of each month. 11.45am Benediction. Mass at 12noon. Followed by shared lunch in Church Centre.
South West Fleurieu Uniting Churches
Yankalilla Uniting Church, 121 Main South Road - Sunday 9.15am Delamere Yoho Road- Sunday 9.15am (no service on 5th Sunday) Range Rd, Parawa 11am 1st Sunday of month.
CAPE JERVIS
Cape Jervis Hotel-Motel & General Store, Main Rd. Ph,85980276.
DELAMERE
Delamere General Store, Main South Rd. Ph 85980200. GOOLWA
Visitor Information Centre, cnr Cadell St/Hay St. Ph 85553488.
INMAN VALLEY
Inman Valley General Store, 1714 Main Rd, 8558 8242. Inman Valley Post Office, Main Rd. IVCPA Postmistress: Ann Gater, 8558 8205.
MOUNT COMPASS
Mt Compass Post Office, Main Rd, Ph: 85568200. MYPONGA
Myponga Post Office, 53 Main Rd. Ph:85586152. NORMANVILLE
Beachside Caravan Park, Williss Dr. Ph: 85582458 Caffe On Bungala, 48 Main Rd. Ph: 85582537. Jetty Caravan Park Normanville, Jetty Rd. Ph 85582038. Lady Bay Hotel, St Andrews Blvd, 8558 2220. Min Palace Chinese & Thai Restaurant, 6/3 Mary St, Ph 85582422.
Normanville Bakery, Shop 9, Shopping Centre, Ph:85582177.
Normanville Mall, Normanville Shopping Centre. Normanville Newsagency, Shop 2, 48 Main Rd. Ph: 8558 3420
Normanville Post Office, Shop 1 Shopping Centre, Ph: 85583049.
Ray White Real Estate, 67 Main South Rd, 8558 3050. South Coast Realty, 69a Main Rd. Ph: 85582900.
Classifieds
Buy, Sell, Rent
Guitar strings etc
Basic gear locally available for convenience Strings - Guitar/bass/banjo/uke/etc, Picks, cables, tuners, drumsticks, Reeds for Sax & Clarinet, valve oil, cork grease, etc. Available for pickup at NORMANVILLE Call/SMS Paul on 0409 723 341 or 8558 3201
HALL HIRE - YANKALILLA RSL Contact Avril or Brian Clark on 8558 3565 or 0407 492 071.
TRAILER FOR SALE. Box trailer approx. 7ftx4ft. Side opening doors, roof rack, suit tradie. $900ono. Ph 0409 723 341.
General
FLOOR SANDER and edger available for hire
$128.00 per day plus belts. Normanville Mitre 10 8558 3100
PICTURE FRAMING at affordable prices. Phone John on 0428 973 825.
PROFESSIONAL KNIFE SHARPENING using Japanese water stones. Prompt service very reasonable rates. Phone Peter 0407 974 435.
RUG DOCTOR Steam cleaner hire for your carpets. Normanville Mitre 10. Ph 85583100
Second Valley Caravan Park, 2 Park Ave. Ph:85984054
Second Valley General Store, Finniss Vale Dr. Ph:85984064.
New Terry Hotel & Golf Resort, Wirrina Cove. Ph:85982400.
SELLICKS BEACH
Sellicks Beach Post Office, Esplanade. Ph: 85563020.
VICTOR HARBOR
Avondale Deli, 25 Ocean St. Ph: 85521058. Harbor View Deli, 2/36 Port Elliot Rd. Ph: 85523334. Harbour Bakery, 72 Victoria St. Ph: 85525455.
Fleurieu FM (89.3 or 94.7) 18 Seaview Rd. Ph:85525655
YANKALILLA
Book Exchange & 2nd Hand Goods, 92 Main St, Ph:85582835.
Caltex Normanville, 216 Main South Rd. Ph: 83275970 Gallery 88, 88 Main St.
Yankalilla Bakery, 102 Main St. Ph: 85583413.
Yankalilla Council, 1 Charles St, Ph:85580200. Yankalilla Library, The Centre, Ph:85582043.
Yankalilla Family Pharmacy, 107 Main South Rd. Ph 8558 3254.
Yankalilla Foodland IGA, 106-108 Main South Rd. Ph 8558 3074.
Yankalilla Landscape & Gardening Centre, 184 Main Rd. Ph: 85582461.
Yankalilla Post Office, 98A Main South Rd. Ph: 85582020.
Yankalilla Take Away, Main Rd. Ph: 8558 4158.
Yankalilla Trading Store, 87 Main Rd. Ph: 8558 3804.
Yankalilla Visitor Centre, Main South Rd. Ph:85580240.
Making a Difference
We presently live in sad times when each day there is a new disaster, crisis or failure of leadership that contributes to abandonment of hope and the flourishing of helplessness. It is little wonder that we sometimes despair, say “What can anyone do?” or just give up.
Yet we are buoyed by communities that rally together, support and push through these challenges and make a difference. At a national level the drought, bushfire and flood response by the quiet Australians has been remarkable. And at a global level we are inspired by the courage and persistence of individuals, especially women and children, who call out injustice and failures of compassion. There are many examples that give us hope, purpose and direction and lift us above the banalities of life.
I am putting these thoughts together as I was asked by the FRSG to let you know of some projects that can make a real difference to individuals and families at home and overseas. Some of these projects require donations and others just need some time and commitment. But all of them offer empowerment, and a real sense of making a difference.
FRSG has grown in number and strength since we first started over two years ago. There are a number of individuals and groups who support our work with donations. Others give of their time in practical ways. Projects this year include:
• Accommodation and respite for refugee families in SA who are doing it tough, living with uncertainty and in dire need of support. We can now offer free accommodation in the Yankalilla and Victor Harbor area at selected times.
• If you have teaching experience you may be
interested in supporting refugee teachers and students abandoned in Indonesia when “the boats were stopped”. The Cisarua story is an incredible narrative of persistence and courage and well worth reading. Check out their website: www.cisarualearning.com. Currently they are looking for online tutors who have a teaching background. You would be working with a small class of 8 to 12 students and a teacher in a room with a TV for a couple of hours each week from 6 to 9pm. The students have good English and the initial focus is likely to be on developing their language proficiency. Later the program will extend their skills in Mathematics and General Knowledge. If you would like to know more, please email admin@cisarualearning.com
• Operation Not Forgotten is a project developed by two Canadian non-profit organizations. Canada Caring Society and MOSAIC are raising funds to sponsor up to 200 refugees held on Manus and Nauru who have no other viable resettlement option available to them. FRSG has agreed to allocate funds to this project. We also encourage individuals to donate using the link: https:// action.refugeecouncil.org.au/notforgotten
• Visiting a Refugee at Kilburn Detention Facility. There are quite a few men from Nauru who have been kept in AITA (Adelaide Immigration Transit Accommodation) for many months. For the men from Nauru (and a few from Manus) who have been brought for medical treatment the length of detention at Kilburn is unknown, but they know that they will never be eligible to remain in Australia. We are seeking further information about ways of arranging visits with detainees.
If you’d like to know more about any of the above projects or would like to be on our contact list, email us at refugeefleurieu@gmail.com or find us on Facebook or on the website: https://www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au
Gallery 88
In March Gallery 88 will host a special exhibition of paintings by artist Leo Ruf. Leo, who moved from Adelaide to Normanville in 2007, has always been interested in art but only started painting a couple of years ago.
His artistic journey took off in 2017 and Leo has produced many paintings since then. He is an enthusiastic explorer of all genres who finds inspiration through his own photographs or other imagery that challenges him to experiment with different styles.
Leo's subjects range from landscapes to portraits, animals and still lifes in a realistic style, as well as purely abstract works.
Leo paints predominantly in acrylics but he also ventures out to oils and even enamel spray paint. He often makes his own frames for his paintings.
Leo joined Gallery 88 last year and enjoys being an active member of our local Art Collective. He looks forward to sharing his passion for painting and his artistic journey with visitors to our gallery. Gallery 88 is Yankalilla's Community Art Gallery and located at 88 Main Street.
Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday and all school and public holidays, from 11am-4pm. For more information:
Marilyn Jelfs:
8558 2456 / 0416 150 413
Betty Wolf: 8598 4141 / 0428 778 123
Community Library Advisory Group
The Community Library Advisory Group met on 19 Feb 2020 to review and finalise a report that will be tabled at the Council Meeting in March 2020. The report contains a summary of the key points surrounding the development of a new building to permanently house the Yankalilla Library, which has been temporarily located at 'The Centre' for the last five years.
The Community Library Advisory Group has received much feedback from the community regarding the location and functionality of the new building and this has been summarised in the report. The proposed new library development will be located adjacent to The Centre at 181 Main South Rd Yankalilla. This site was chosen in response to feedback from the community indicating that the Yankalilla Library needed to be centrally located between Normanville and Yankalilla. Included in the report are initial concept plans provided by local architect, Rhys Jones which take into account the building's environmental footprint and the cost to the community. The Group has also consulted with Sandra Skinner from the public library to ensure the development will meet current and future needs of the community.
The group would like to acknowledge the many individuals and members of community groups who sent letters of support and publicly supported the new development at Council's 'Natures Best - Lets Plan The Rest' forums in 2019 and 2020.
If you wish to supply information or feedback to the Community Library Advisory Group regarding the new development please write to Ross Trigg at PO Box 262 Normanville SA 5204 or email: consultation@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
The Yankalilla & District Lions Club are looking to the future and are providing feedback to Council in March 2020 regarding the use of the vacated spaces of 'The Centre', should the development be approved.
If you wish to supply information or feedback to the Yankalilla & District Lions Club regarding your ideas about the vacated spaces of The Centre, please write to Jim Biggs, PO Box 184 Yankalilla 5203 or email: consultation@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
Normanville Natural Resource Centre
MARCH
Monday 2nd – Community Nursery Based Works
Friday 6th – In Safe Hands Workshop
Saturday 7th – Banksia Park Activity
Wednesday 11th – Nursery Based Works
Thursday 12th – Social Sewing
Monday 16th – Nursery Based Works & Seed Collection
Monday 16th – Bird Field Trip to McLaren Vale
Thursday 19th – Echidna Presentation
Monday 23rd - Nursery Based Works
Wednesday 25th – Nursery Based Works
Monday 30th – Newland Head Conservation Park Field Trip
Tuesday 31st – Local Walk
Echidna Presentation
Thursday 19th March
5.00pm at the Normanville Hotel
Dr. Peggy Rismiller from Kangaroo Island will be presenting this information session and performing a dissection of an echidna afterwards at the Normanville Natural Resource Centre. This event is free and bookings can be made at the centre, on 8558 3644 or by emailing admin@nnrc.com.au
Wildlife Recovery Taskforce Formed
The State Government has established a Wildlife and Habitat Recovery Taskforce to play a lead role in the environmental response to recent bushfires.
The taskforce will provide advice to the Government and will be headed by outgoing Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board Chair Dr FelicityAnn Lewis.
It will take a lead role in the recovery effort and ensure a coordinated approach across all levels of government and non-government organisations, as well as development of recovery plans for wildlife and landscape-scale recovery projects in bushfireaffected areas.
While the full extent of the damage is yet to be
determined, it is believed a significant number of Kangaroo Island’s koalas have perished, and considerable areas of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat, including nests, have been destroyed. There is also concern for future of the Kangaroo Island Dunnart – one of the species thought to be most at risk due to habitat loss.
The immediate challenge will be to ensure that surviving animals have sufficient habitat in which to find food and avoid predation. While many community groups have mobilised to care for injured wildlife, the taskforce will also focus on the effort to re-establish habitat, particularly for the most endangered and vulnerable species.
The announcement follows the launch of the Wildlife Recovery Fund, which is a collaboration between the National Parks and Wildlife Service SA and the not-for-profit Nature Foundation, to assist with the recovery and restoration of flora and fauna in fire-damaged regions across the state.
The Resource Centre now offers reusable party supplies free of charge. It includes dinner & side plates, water, wine & champagne glasses, cutlery, cloth serviettes, bunting & paper balloons. Presently we have 30 of each item, but hopefully this will increase quite quickly. If you are interested in hiring any of these items please contact the centre by email at admin@nnrc.com.au
Our Little Eco Shop has plenty of alternatives to plastic items for sale including hand made washcloths, pan scrubbers and lovely facial wipes. Pop in and browse – you never know what you might find!!
Community Nursery
Our fabulous Community Nursery (at the Council Depot) is in the process of being transformed! Not only do we have the benefit of an on-site Coordinator from Conservation Volunteers Australia each time that we are open, we now also have proper benches for plants and propagation, an organised work area and an all weather shelter is now in place (we also have chairs!!).
As a result of our partnership with the Yankalilla Council, the NRM Board and Conservation Volunteers Australia (funded by a grant from SA Health), we have expanded the number of days each month that the Nursery will be open for volunteers to come and learn new skills and enjoy being with other like-minded people. If you would like a copy of the Nursery calendar please contact the Resource Centre.
We are looking for some additional Volunteers to join our current crew and help make a difference to the natural environment within our district - if you have a few spare hours and can come along to help at the Nursery on any Monday, just turn up on the day!
This is all part of the "Greening The Fleurieu Coast" program and offers exciting and educational opportunities for anyone interested in our environment to come along and participate in every aspect of producing native plants for use in local revegetation projects (and then planting them). Along the way, we will visit some interesting places to help develop our Community Nursery into a key provider of plants for the local area.
Last year, thousands of seedlings were propagated and grown for use in local revegetation projects by our volunteer crew.
IF YOU CAN SPARE A COUPLE OF HOURS (or more), anytime between 9.30am and 3.00pm on any Monday, we would love to see you there! Just wear closed shoes, bring some gloves and your water bottle - many hands make light work!
Kids Free Little Library –Second Valley
Ahuge thank you to JoAnne Bouzianis-Sellick, Second Valley Progress Association and the Yankalilla Men’s Shed, especially David Speck for initiating, supporting and creating this amazing Kids Little Free Library. It was launched on Library Lovers Day, Friday 14th February at the
Normanville Natural Resource Centre
Caravan Park Store, next to the community notice board at Second Valley. Thanks also to everyone who turned up especially the kids who took advantage of some of the great books. The unveiling by David Olsen at 5.30pm was followed by bubbles on the beach.
Weed Of The Month brought to you by Cape Jervis Coastal Community Group PIG’S EARS (Cotyledon orbiculata)
(Photo: E. Cousins; plant on knoll above ferry terminal, Cape Jervis)
No, there are not a lot of these plants growing wild around Cape Jervis. Two years ago we only knew of one plant outside of gardens in the area. Since then we’ve seen it pop-up in a few spots along Sorata St and Fleurieu Ave. We are using it again as our Weed of the Month, because it illustrates a recurring theme: a weed is a plant growing where it shouldn’t be, and garden plants can become weeds if they escape the garden! This succulent has grey-green leaves that are rounded, with a slight tip. There is a distinctive red line around the edge of the leaves. The red tubular flowers hang down from the top of spikes that stand out above the leafy part of the plant. The ones in the photo above were on their last legs, hence their brown, not red, colour! Earlier in the season, they would have attracted birds and bees to their nectar. A lovely contrast plant in the garden, good in sun or shade, and with little rainfall… just please make sure it stays in your garden, and doesn’t escape into areas of native vegetation! All you need to do is remove the flowering stalks before they set seed, and your garden will look neater as well!
Book Of The Month available for loan
The Complete Encyclopedia of Herbs, Nico Vermeulen. 3rd
edition reprint 2006. REBO Publishers
The Complete Encyclopedia of Herbs contains hundreds of different types of herbs all of which are illustrated with beautiful photographs. Each type of herb is thoroughly described, with special details about what each one was used for in the past and how they are used today. The term “herb” is constructed very broadly in this encyclopedia but, of course, all the main culinary herbs and medicinal plants have been included. In addition, The Complete Encyclopedia of Herbs gives an overview of the main spices, poisonous and narcotic herbs, plants used for cosmetic purposes. The encyclopedia also contains tropical and subtropical plants and takes you on a journey to very diverse cultures in different parts of the world. The main emphasis is, however, on herbs that we can grow ourselves. Most of these are hardy and survive the winter, the rest are annuals or have to be grown as potted plants or house plants.
The Complete Encyclopedia of Herbs is one of the most comprehensive reference books on herbs. Hundreds of herbs are presented with the aid of magnificent photographs and extensive descriptions. You can read how the herbs are used as a flavouring in cooking, as an aromatic plant or as a dye, for cosmetic or medicinal use. Instructions are also given to enable you to grow the plants yourself.
• More than 600 species and varieties
• Hundreds of beautiful photographs
• Tips on cultivation and propagation
• Extensive indexes of Latin names and common names
Available 24/7 for all native animal rescues call Sharyn Braithwaite 0437 856 175
Manna Gum Refuge. U14642 Fauna Permit
NBook Launch
ormanville writers Sarah Harris and Don Baker will lift the cover on their latest project with the launch of their book Budgerigar: How a brave, chatty little bird stole the world’s heart.
The release of this tweet tome by publishers Allen & Unwin coincides with the 180th anniversary of the export of the first live pair of budgies to England in 1840.
Ushered into the highest echelons of society by the great birdman John Gould, the green and yellow parrots first charmed Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert before conquering much of Europe, Japan, the United States and Canada.
Devotees of the cult of the budgie include some of the most famous and infamous names in history, from British wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill and Hollywood siren Marilyn Monroe to Soviet
dictator Joseph Stalin and the Unabomber.
As the world’s number one pet bird, the budgie represents Australia’s greatest diaspora, becoming embedded in the vernacular, social history and popular culture both at home and abroad. Think everything from budgie smugglers to the Singing Budgie Kylie Minogue.
The book charts the birds’ flight from the earliest fossil record and their use as parrot astrologers in Victorian times to becoming multicoloured supermodels of the show scene.
Look out for details of Budgerigar’s local launch in early April.
Ph 8558 3254 107 Main South Road 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday 9am-12.30pm Saturday
Yankalilla Men's Probus Meeting 4th February
Attendance 24 or 72%. Two resignations, one new member and a visitor. A convivial morning as always and a lot to look forward to as a member in 2020.
The nominations for office bearers included new members to Committee, Craig Harris (events), Don Binney (Vice President) and Rob Martin (Membership).
Bruce Burford gave a eulogy for Graham Hill a Probus Stalwart who passed away in Adelaide.
We were to have lunch at Hahndorf on Tuesday 25th February, the Probus Golf Day will be March 30th at Echunga.
Some good speakers in place including Rebekah Sharkie MP.
Barry advised of the satisfactory financial situation especially when we get the outstanding subs in.
The speaker was a Firey in keeping with the current rigors in our community.
Phil was an excellent and experienced speaker and told us most of the group's he spoke to were women so a nice change.
Takeaway thoughts...
Making us aware of how to be vigilant in avoiding domestic fires such as, mostly cooking fires leaving something on the stove and forgetting it, never use water on electrical fires, don't put heater close to drying clothes or curtains, anything electrical can cause a fire including phones under bedclothes, and the dangers of smoke inhalation.
We will see you at the next meeting members and potential members who may be reading this. Tuesday March 3rd RSL hall at 10am. Tony Nicholl 0423 690 708
Early wayside inns go by the wayside …
Big Gorge Inn
On the long coach trip from Adelaide, Normanville was the final changing station on the way to Cape Jervis, before tackling nearly 20 miles of rough road, that was little better than a rugged bullock track, with many stony creek crossings. Heading south from Normanville, the track through the Big Gorge (or Great Gorge) was the main road to Rapid Bay in the 1850s. A two-storey inn was built along this adventurous track through the gorge to provide for the travellers. However, this road to Finniss Vale, Rapid Bay, Glenburn and the Talisker mine fronting Backstairs’ Passage became almost impassable and was soon abandoned in favour of a preferable route. In 1857 William Randall, chairman of the Rapid Bay Council, wrote to the Central Road Board requesting a survey to determine the best route for a road to Rapid Bay. Government Surveyor Hargraves’ initial assessment examined both a Big Gorge route and a new route via Little Gorge. The Big Gorge required only one bridge, 400m of side cutting and then a ‘somewhat formidable hill to be encountered’, the other route
required a bridge over the river at the entrance to the Big Gorge then followed a level path across the foot of the hills along the coast to the entrance of the Little Gorge where extensive side cutting and another bridge would be required. He recommended the Little Gorge route which decision prevailed despite some considerable conjecture from some members of the Board who preferred the Big Gorge route.
McLaren Vale contractors T Collinson and J Hornal completed the road and bridge through the Little Gorge by May 1859. With monies left over, a bridge of timber superstructure carried on stone abutments was built, also by Collinson and Hornal, across the Yankalilla River at Big Gorge by 1860. After a number of repairs this bridge was replaced by the current concrete arch bridge in 1919. As traffic increased, the road was realigned in 1954 and then, in 1970 a new bridge was built 100 metres downstream, named Putland’s Bridge after a local landholder, and bypassed the previous bridge which is now in Garnet Kelly Reserve.
When the main road was changed in 1859 to go through Little Gorge, the
inn at Big Gorge was no longer needed, and the building has since deteriorated. The last licensee was T Jack in 1858. The stone was reused to build farm houses near the relocated road.
James Quinn, whose home was in the Great Gorge, metalled the road from Yankalilla to the Great Gorge and constructed a ford at the Bungala River by 1860, which was replaced by a bridge in 1869.
Finnis Vale Hotel
In the mid-1850s William Randall purchased a property from H Jones and named the estate Randalsea. On 29 July 1857 the official private subdivision of a town following the name of his estate was declared. Over the years the town was called Finniss Vale, Rapid Bay, Second Valley and sometimes Randalsea. Some of the town's buildings were erected prior to 1857.
One such building was the two-storey hotel erected in 1851 and first licensed as the Farmer’s Arms in 1856, then renamed the Farrier’s Arms in 1857-8. From 1859 it was known as the Finnis Vale Hotel, a stone building with corrugated iron roof, a front verandah supported by wooden posts and an ornate wooden balustrade surrounding, with a stone chimney on an end wall.
John Gill was the licensee from 1918 to 1920 until he took over as licensee of the Bush Inn Willunga in 1921. From 1920 to 1922, Desmond Graham Carlsson, formerly of the
Aldinga Hotel, Aldinga, was licensee of the Finnis Vale Hotel, Second Valley.
In 1927, the license was transferred to the Hotel Victor, Victor Harbor. During the early hours of Friday 2 March 1928 the then de-licensed hotel was destroyed by fire. A baker returning from his round to Delamere noticed the fire and alerted nearby residents but nothing could be done to save the premises. The fire appeared to have started in the cellar on the southern side of the building and was fanned by a southerly breeze. Under the iron roof was the original shingle roof which probably fed the flames. Shortly after, the roof collapsed. A quantity of furniture and effects were also destroyed.
The site now contains a private single -storied dwelling.
– Lorraine Day
The Yankalilla & District Historical Society Inc. meets on the second Monday of the months of September, October, November, February, March (usually on the Tuesday in March as Monday is Adelaide Cup Day) and April. We meet at 8pm at the Council Chambers. Also, on Wednesday mornings (10am-12noon) there is usually a member of the Society at the library to assist people who have local history enquiries.
The next meeting will be on 10 March 2020 (AGM).
Left: Finnis Vale Hotel, Second Valley c.1850 (SLSA B 4735)
Below: Big Gorge Inn ruins c.1938
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Books and Words Group
The Books and Words Group aims to encourage readers, writers, and lovers of words to engage with activities aimed at exploring a range of literary events in supportive community environments. Our next event “Autumn Haiku Dreaming” is being held at Yaitya-kauwingga Sanctuary in Delamere on Sunday 29th March from 10am to 3.30pm. Janet Page will host this day, inviting participants to enter into an exercise in mindfulness, by walking or sitting in quiet stillness without conversation while noting impressions from each of the senses. These sensory fragments may be used as material to make haiku poems, although there is no expectation for participants to produce a completed haiku. The main intention is to be present in nature for a few hours and perhaps to find inspiration for a simple three-line poem. The numbers for this event will be limited to 20. Email Janet for details: page.janet7@gmail.com
And in May, we are sponsoring a presentation by Allison Reynolds (MA (Gastronomy), Culinary Historian (Culinaire), who will explore the history of many favourite Australian foods (ANZAC biscuits spring to mind but she has written about many other crowd pleasers). Allison is a regular commentator on many aspects of food history and she has researched the social and food history of early Adelaide. Allison will present some of her
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research and discuss her interests in this topic at a Books and Words event in partnership with the local Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival on Friday 8th May at 10am-12noon at The Yankalilla Community Centre.
Please contact us if you have ideas for events or you wish to join the group. Enquiries about Books and Words Group events or becoming a member can be made by emailing booksandwordsgroup@gmail.com or by checking our website at http:// booksandwordsgroup.weebly.com/. In particular, we are always interested in publishing short articles or poems from Members and other interested people in our Newsletter, ‘The Scribe’.
Art Studio Open Days “Glimpses of Nature”
Y ou are invited to attend a working Studio and Exhibition of recent works at 316 Nowhere Else Road, DELAMERE on Saturday April 11th and Sunday April 12th between 12noon and 5pm. (Easter Weekend)
The works are inspired by landscape and nature and are largely abstract in form. The Studio is set on a sanctuary of 135 acres. It is named Yaityakauwingga, a Kaurna name used prior to white settlement. This is a lovely piece of the Fleurieu and guests are welcome to explore the bush and observe its recovery from a fire some 6 years ago. Enquiries 0438198819. Sue Bean and Bill Page.
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Yankalilla Red Cross
This free service is available in Yankalilla, and comprises of trained volunteers from the Southern Fleurieu Health Service who will assist you in documenting your wishes and preferences for your future health care.
This includes
• end of life care,
• future preferred living arrangements
• other personal matters and assisting you to nominate a trusted alternative decision maker if you are unable to express these wishes yourself in the future.
Appointments can be made by contacting Southern Fleurieu Health Service on 85520600 and a volunteer will assist at a local Yankalilla community venue. Sessions are scheduled for the last Monday afternoon of the month. The next session will be Monday 30th March 2020.
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n a period that has broadly been somewhat difficult for small and medium business, it is pleasing to be able to share a story of a local business reporting success.
Vivid Property Company who started their local real estate brand mid-way through 2019 is happy to share their story.
“We hit the ground running, having sold and contracted over 30 properties in Yankalilla, Carrickalinga and Normanville in just six months, exceeding our business targets and milestones,” says cobusiness owner Kate Hill.
Sealand Theatre produced a Bushfire Fundraiser event on Saturday 1 February and raised $2,000 for charities on Kangaroo Island. The organisers would like to thank all the donors to the art auction: Tania Ingerson, David Innocente, Alec Wheatley, Kay Casey, Maddie Gibbs, Adam Gibbs, Geoff Bromilow, Kathryn Pentecost, Mia Guerrieri and Coralie James; and Iain Calvert from Leonards Mill who donated a crate of craft beer. Sealand
Theatre would also like to thank all the performers: musicians Rob Bean, Carly Cracknell, Archie Gibbs, David Innocente and Rob Herb, speaker Tania Ingerson, and poet Esther Ratner. We are grateful to Corinne and Tony Harding, and Amanda Wallis for raffle prize donations; David Olsson, the Soldier’s Memorial Hall Association and the Second Valley Progress Association for help setting up, and finally, Joanne Hamblyn from Sealand Theatre, who no longer lives in the area and came from as far afield as Lucindale to help with the event. Songs of the Sea – Sealand’s film made at Rapid Bay and Delamere was the final event on the program (which spanned 6pm till 10pm on the night). This was the debut of the short film written, produced and directed by Kathryn Pentecost: Sealand Theatre’s Artistic Director. The film stars Geoff Bromilow as Colonel Light, Ebony Leverington as Maria Gandy, and Bella Rochford with Kayla and Jordy Cosma as the
“My business partner Trish Johnson and I have focussed on a high level of customer service, strategic marketing and visual effects which in turn provides great results and importantly, happy clients and customers.”
Like many local businesses, Vivid Property Company understand the importance of contributing to the
community. They enjoy sponsoring sporting clubs such as the Rapid Bay Cricket Club, and involvement in various local business associations and committees with the intention of expanding on this in the coming year. “This is home and we want to play our part in being involved in providing a professional service to help people achieve their real estate goals but also by giving back to the community anyway we can”, Kate added.
With no intention of slowing down, Vivid Property Company have lifted their targets for the forthcoming year and look forward to further presence and greater community involvement in the local area, as a committed local business.
Kate Hill
Principal Vivid Property Company 0418 803 319
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modern-day girls on the beach. Dave Iversen was the cinematographer and editor. The film music (Chopin) was performed by accomplished pianist Sam Herzog. The Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in Second Valley was packed with faces old and new. Sealand Theatre was delighted at the turnout, in a venue that was changed at the 11th hour due to weather and burgeoning numbers of audience members. We were sad that well-known performer Johnny Mac could not perform because of
difficult family circumstances and wish him all the best. Food and drink was provided (largely) by the proprietors of Second Valley Caravan Park and Jetty Store who did a roaring trade on the night. Tea and coffee were served at the hall, and gold coin donations also contributed to the fundraiser. Lastly, we would like to especially thank Janice Cooper for front-of-house duties. We could not have coped without Janice’s friendliness and professionalism!
