Meet the New Council

PO Box 61 Tumby Bay 5605
Phone: 08 8688 2101
Meet the New Council
Mayor Sam Telfer
Deputy Mayor Geoff Stewart
Cr Bob Lawrie
Cr Ray Hetzel
Cr Helen Kroemer
Cr Laurie Collins
Cr Hannah Allen-Jordan
www.tumbybay.sa.gov.au
and that Councillors and officers can work together, and that
collectively we can all work with the community – working
toward the improvement and addition to our physical
infrastructure, working for the growth and maintenance of
social capital, and working to maximise the opportunities
afforded to us through the introduction of new economic
development.
On behalf of the officers of the Tumby Bay District Council I
look forward to working with Council over your term of office
and being able to say at the end of four years that we have
done the very best that we could do.
Trevor Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Asbestos Awareness Month
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, which
aims to educate Australians about the dangers of working
with asbestos during home renovations and maintenance
and educate them about where asbestos might be found in
and around homes and on properties.
The Electoral Commission SA has confirmed the results of
the election and the new Councillors recited their Oath in
front of Mr Andy Allen JP at a meeting on the evening of 18
November. Thanks must go to the unsuccessful candidates
Sue Lawrie and Malcolm Baker for being prepared to stand
for Council and giving the community a choice.
Historically the meeting on Tuesday night was the final time
that the Council get to elect a Mayor. As a result of the
referendum the Mayor in 2018 will be directly elected by the
voters. 749 people voted for the change, 520 voted for the
Mayor to continue to be elected from within the Council and
there were 5 informal votes. Council will now need to
determine whether this change will require a reduction in the
number of Councillors elected in 2018 from seven to six.
Council Meetings – 2nd Tuesday of each month
Council determined to continue to meet on the second
Tuesday of the month commencing at 9.00am. The next
Ordinary meeting of Council will be on 9 December at the
Council Chambers.
Extract from an address made by Chief Executive
Officer at the Council meeting
Once every four years Council gets an opportunity to review
the past and to introduce fresh ideas and thinking. It is the
chance to demonstrate that Councillors can work together,
Many wrongly believe ONLY fibro homes contain asbestos.
Asbestos products can most likely be found in ANY
Australian home built or renovated before 1987 even brick,
weatherboard, fibro and clad homes. Asbestos can be found
in kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and under floor coverings,
behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and
external walls, garages, ceilings and ceiling space
(insulation), eaves, fences, extensions to homes, and
backyard sheds: it could be anywhere!
It’s vital that Australians take the warnings seriously, stop
playing ‘renovation roulette’ to protect themselves and their
families from exposure to asbestos fibres during renovations
and maintenance.
Don’t play renovation roulette! Get to know asbestos
this November, visit asbestosawarenss.com.au. It’s not
worth the risk!
Rubbish Collections
Over the Christmas/New Year period, the
scheduled rubbish collections will run on the
following day; Friday 26 December and Friday 2
January 2015.
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COUNCIL MEETING
18th November 2014
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF TUMBY BAY
MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL held at the Council Chamber,
Mortlock Street, Tumby Bay on Tuesday 18th November 2014 at 7.00pm.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IN THE CHAIR
1.0
Welcome – the CEO welcomed all present.
Apologies - Nil
Staff Introductions
The CEO introduced Council’s Executive staff to Council outlining their roles
within Council.
Announcement of Candidates Elected
In order of election, the candidates elected to the position of Councillor for the
District Council of Tumby Bay:
Telfer, Sam
Lawrie, Bob
Stewart, Geoff
Hetzel, Ray
Allen-Jordan, Hannah
Kroemer, Helen
Collins, Laurie WG
2.0
Elected 1
Elected 2
Elected 3
Elected 4
Elected 5
Elected 6
Elected 7
DECLARATION OF OFFICE / TAKING OATHS
Each Councillor recited the oath and signed the declaration pursuant to Section 60 of
the Local Government Act 1999.
3.0
PRINCIPAL MEMBER
1c/112014
Moved – Collins
Seconded – Allen-Jordan
1.
“That the term of office for the Mayor for the District Council of Tumby
Bay be for the term of the Council.”
2.
“That the method of election be by secret ballot.”
3.
“That Council adopt a preferential method of voting.”
4.
“That the Chief Executive Officer be appointed Returning Officer for the
election.”
5.
“If at any stage during the process there is an equal number of votes the
Returning Officer will decide the issue by the drawing of lots. The name
of the candidate/s withdrawn will be the one/s excluded from the ballot.”
6.
“Upon the completion of the election, the Returning Officer be
authorized to declare the successful candidate elected to the position of
Mayor.”
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7.
“Upon the declaration of the Returning Officer the candidate is
appointed to the position of Mayor for the term of office determined by
this resolution.”
CARRIED
Cr Collins nominated Cr Telfer. Cr Telfer accepted.
Cr Lawrie nominated Cr Stewart. Cr Stewart accepted.
That pursuant to Section 51(3) of the Local Government Act, 1999, Councillor
Telfer be elected Mayor of the District Council of Tumby Bay for a term of four
years (must not exceed 4 years).
MAYOR IN CHAIR
4.0
Chief Executive Officer’s Report
2c/112014
Moved - Collins
Seconded - Lawrie
That the following reports from the Chief Executive Officer be received:
CEO 2/1114
CEO 3/1114
CEO 4/1114
CEO 5/1114
CEO 6/1114
CEO 7/1114
CEO 8/1114
CEO 9/1114
CEO 10/1114
CEO 2/1114
3c/112014
Election of Deputy Mayor
Elected Members Allowances and Benefits
Council Meetings – Timing and Frequency
Audit Committee
Policy #2.05 Elected Member Casual Vacancy
Technical Works and Services Committee
Southern Eyre Peninsula Subsidiary and Southern
Eyre Peninsula Subsidiary Audit Committee
Australia Day Awards
Membership – EPLGA
CARRIED
Election of Deputy Mayor
Moved – Collins
Seconded - Lawrie
1.
“That the term of office for the Deputy Mayor for the District Council of
Tumby Bay be for the term of the Council.”
2.
“That the method of election be by secret ballot.”
3.
“That Council adopt a preferential method of voting.”
4.
“That the Chief Executive Officer be appointed Returning Officer for the
election.”
5.
“If at any stage during the process there is an equal number of votes the
Returning Officer will decide the issue by the drawing of lots. The name
of the candidate/s withdrawn will be the one/s excluded from the ballot.”
6.
“Upon the completion of the election, the Returning Officer be
authorized to declare the successful candidate elected to the position of
Deputy Mayor.”
7.
“Upon the declaration of the Returning Officer the candidate is
appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor for the term of office
determined by this resolution.”
CARRIED
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Cr Lawrie nominated Cr Stewart. Cr Stewart accepted.
Cr Telfer nominated Cr Collins. Cr Collins accepted.
That pursuant to Section 51(3) of the Local Government Act, 1999, Councillor
Stewart be elected Deputy Mayor of the District Council of Tumby Bay for a term
of four years (must not exceed 4 years).
CEO 3/1114
4c/112014
Moved – Lawrie
Seconded – Kroemer
That Council adopt Policy #2.06 “Elected Members Allowances and Benefits” as
presented.
CARRIED
CEO 4/1114
5c/112014
Elected Members Allowances and Benefits
Council Meetings – Timing and Frequency
Moved - Allen-Jordan
Seconded - Stewart
That Council adopt Policy #2.10 with the following inclusion:
1. That ordinary meetings of Council will be held on the second Tuesday of
each month and where this is a public holiday it will be held on the second
Wednesday commencing at 9.00 am and finishing no later than 11.30 am or
by resolution of Council to extend in 30 minute increments.
CARRIED
CEO 5/1114
6c/112014
Moved - Lawrie
Seconded - Collins
That Council appoint Cr Allen-Jordan and Cr Kroemer to the Audit Committee
and advertise for two independent members.
CARRIED
CEO 6/1114
7c/112014
Audit Committee
Policy #2.05 Elected Member Casual Vacancy
Moved - Lawrie
Seconded - Allen-Jordan
That Council adopt Policy #2.05 “Elected Members Casual Vacancy” with the
Policy Detail to read:
“It is a policy of this Council to hold supplementary elections to fill all vacancies
unless the supplementary election is unable to be held prior to 1 January 2018.”
CARRIED
CEO 7/1114
8c112014
Moved - Lawrie
Seconded - Stewart
That Council resolve to appoint all Councillors to the Technical Services and
Works Committee; and request the organisations named in the Terms of
Reference to forward nominees to Council for appointment to the Committee.
CARRIED
CEO 8/1114
9c/112014
Technical Services and Works Committee
Moved - Allen-Jordan
Southern Eyre Peninsula Subsidiary and Southern
Eyre Peninsula Subsidiary Audit Committee
Seconded - Lawrie
That Council resolves to appoint Cr Collins and Cr Stewart to the Southern Eyre
Peninsula Subsidiary; and
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Council resolves to appoint Cr Stewart to the Southern Eyre Peninsula
Subsidiary Audit Committee.
CARRIED
CEO 9/1114
10c/112014
Moved – Lawrie
Seconded - Kroemer
That Council appoint Councillors Allen-Jordan, Hetzel and Telfer to the Australia
Day Award Selection Panel.
CARRIED
CEO 10/1114
11c/112014
Australia Day Awards
Membership - EPLGA
Moved - Lawrie
That Council appoint:
Seconded - Collins
To the position of Member – the Mayor;
To the position of Deputy Member – the Deputy Mayor; and
To the position of representative with voting powers (in the absence of
both the Member and Deputy Member) – the CEO.
CARRIED
4.1
12c/112014
Environmental Services Report
Moved – Stewart
Seconded - Lawrie
That the following report from the Environmental Services Manager be received.
MES 1/1114
Council Development Assessment Panel (CDAP)
Appointment of Council Members.
CARRIED
13c/112014
Moved - Collins
Seconded - Lawrie
That Council in accordance with Section 56A of the Development Act 1993 as
amended, appoint Councillor Kroemer and Councillor Allen-Jordan as Council
members of the Tumby Bay Council Development Assessment Panel for a 2
year period.
CARRIED
5.0
MEETING CLOSED AT 7.53 PM.
DATE: ___________________ CONFIRMED: _______________________
Mayor
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Australian Food Safety Week
Australian Food Safety Week was 9-16 November 2014.
The theme for Australian Food Safety Week 2014 was the
Temperature Danger Zone – keeping hot food hot and
cold food cold. Food poisoning bacteria can survive and
grow rapidly if food is left out in temperatures above 5°C
and under 60°C.
Food poisoning is caused by bacteria and viruses in our
food. Cooking food kills them but it’s important to prevent
cooked food becoming contaminated again.
Food poisoning bacteria multiply rapidly in food with a
temperature between 5 and 60 degrees. Keeping perishable
food below or above these temperatures can prevent
bacteria growing.
By following these simple tips, you can make sure that you,
and the people you cook for, are safe from food poisoning.
Tumby Bay Hospital and
Uringa Auxiliary Inc.
Our latest meeting was held on Wednesday 5th November,
where President Cynthia Fulton welcomed twelve members.
EO of the Hospital Carol-Ann Stanborough told us that from
now the only access to the Hospital for all visitors is via the
main entrance opposite the front side car park off the
Esplanade. Emergency entrance of the Hospital is for
ambulance and staff only.
The main entrance for all visitors to Uringa Hostel is via the
car park off Phyllis Street. This is to help keep both places
safer for all, and enables staff to be able to monitor comings
and goings of visitors or in any case of an emergency at
either establishment.
Auxiliary members agreed to purchase a Babies Oxygen
Reading Monitor with attachable Boot for use of very small
children and babies who are patients in the Hospital as
current monitors in use are too big and so do not give
accurate readings.
Discussion of upcoming Family Fun Day & Craft Fair was
held.
Guest speaker Tim Rombouts who is the new manager at
Bendigo Bank in Tumby Bay told us that he and his wife
Deb had experienced two massive floods whilst living in
Queensland. He gave an interesting account of their travels
on the move from QLD to Tumby Bay with two large dogs in
the car. All are now settled and enjoying their new
surroundings.
Tim encourages everyone to support the Bendigo Bank
Branch so that in turn they can support many other
community groups in Tumby Bay and the surrounding
district.
Our next Auxiliary meeting will be held after some
entertainment and a shared lunch with the residents at
Uringa Hostel on Wednesday 3rd December. This will be
our final meeting of the year.
Carolyn Thompson
Secretary
RSL News
November/December 2014
Committee for 2013 - 2014
President
Daphne Hopping
8688 2495 / 0429 882 495
Vice President
Quentin Russ
8688 2603 / 0429 882 603
Secretary
Teena Norton-Fahey
8688 2518 / 0429 078 823
Treasurer
Brenda Darling
8688 1918
Membership’s Officer
Maureen Pool
8688 2274 / 0448 817 278
Booking Officer
Brenda Darling
8688 1918
Coming Events
AGM: on the 28th November at 8.00pm in the Meeting
Room in the RSL Clubrooms, Lipson Road, Tumby Bay.
Christmas Tree: keep an eye out for the notices advertising
time and date.
What Has Been Happening
Melbourne Cup Luncheon: what more could you want for
a great day out. A delicious lunch, fun and games; a general
great day out thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
Congratulations to all the winners on the day also Heather
Wishart 1st prize winner of the raffle of a BBQ and Marie
who came 2nd with a great set of Solar Garden Lights.
Car Boot Sale: perfect weather, a great display from the
sellers and huge turn up of buyers. A fantastic effort by all
concerned once again. Roll on the next one.
Remembrance Day: beautifully presented by Leigh Povey
with the Ode In Flanders Fields presented by Robin Hibble
from Tumby Bay Area School. Wreathes laid for conflicts
from past to present, Lone Scouts, Legacy and Legatees,
Women in the Services, the RSL and finally Tumby Bay
Area School by students Rohan Fahey and Jack McDonald.
Wonderful to see such a large crowd paying their respects
and remembering.
Birthdays
To all our members who will celebrate birthdays in
November/December, we extend our best wishes and
congratulations to you and wish you good health and
happiness for the year ahead.
Sick List
To those who have been on the sick list we wish you a
speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you back at the
clubrooms soon.
Vale
To the Baillie families our deepest sympathy on the sad
passing of our Affiliate Hilda. We acknowledge the passing
of one on the districts icons.
CENTERNARY COMMEMORATIONS FOR GALLIPOLI
As all would be aware the centenary commemorations for
Gallipoli are to be undertaken next year. As a gesture
towards this commemoration, all of the Soldier’s Story
articles that will be included in the Community News in 2015
will be of local servicemen who were killed in action during
World War 1.
Want to keep up with what’s happening? Like the RSL on
Facebook.
Next monthly luncheon: Sunday 30th November.
This will be in the form of a BBQ and salads plus desserts.
All welcome.
Tumby Bay Area School and Community
Tumby Bay SACWA
2014 Wellness Walk-a-Thon
On Thursday 11th December the school would like to
welcome the community and surrounding towns to
participate in the 2014 Wellness Walk-a-thon. The walk will
commence at 9am, meeting at the school oval. Together we
will walk to ski beach and back, returning to the school
around 11:30am for a BBQ lunch.
The reason behind the walk:
1.
To have fun and enjoy the sun
2.
To support the community and the school
3.
To be active
4.
Raise awareness about mental health - The Heart
Foundation and Beyond Blue’s research says that 4% of Australian adults and 1 in 16 young Australians
suffer from depression and/or anxiety. The Australian
Institute of Health and Welfare states ‘Regular
participation in physical activity improves short and
long term psychosocial wellbeing by reducing feelings
of stress, anxiety and depression’.
The Tumby Bay CWA AGM was held on Wednesday 15th
August. President Marie Lally opened the meeting and
welcomed nine members. Apologies were received and the
roll call was My First Job.
These varied from farmhands, shops including electrical
shop, record shop, rental shop, bank teller, art director,
mining secretary, dressmaking academy.
Minutes were read and received. Sandy McCallum is
organising the item for the International Day so some time
was spent on doing this and those concerned accepting
their roles. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Uniting
Church hall at 10-30am on the 11th November 2014.
Barb Thring gave the craft report. It was decided to donate
$1000 to the hospital auxiliary designated specifically for
local patient transport.
The walk-a-thon will promote cooperation between the
community and the school by working together to share the
importance of physical activity, socialisation, fresh air and
sunlight.
Marie Lally then reported on her recent trip to the South
Pacific conference held in Dubbo, NSW with 300 delegates
from Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
Raising money:
With the help of the Parents and Friends committee from
the school we will be selling raffle tickets for Christmas
hampers and other prizes.
The mayor of Dubbo opened the conference and Governor
of NSW was a guest speaker. Other guest speakers were
Jock Lawrie from the Land and Water Commission and
Jacqueline Robertson, the Minister of Transport. New
Guinea women reported that violence against women is a
huge problem in their country.
Community members participating in the walk will ask to
provide a gold coin donation.
Donations from
appreciated
the
community
in
anyway
will
be
Where will the money go?
The money will be split between the school and the hospital
auxiliary with the funds being used to provide resources that
support healthy minds and bodies.
If you would like to join us for the walk-a-thon or assist with
our fundraising please contact:
Hannah Long – [email protected]
Assistance with Care and Housing for the
Aged Program
“Helping Older People With Housing”
This service aims to provide assistance to older people to access
or maintain safe, secure and affordable housing. It supports them
to obtain culturally appropriate care, social companionship and
activities, by linking in with Community Services and in home
supports.
Program Information Session
When: Friday 16th January 2015
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Senior Citizens Centre
Bring a friend and join us for afternoon tea!
The group went to Dubbo Zoo, a San Merino sheep stud
and the telescope at Parkes. The following day a guest
speaker spoke about modern slavery in Australia.
Men, women and children are bribed to come with promises
of good pay in the sex industry. Once they are here they are
housed and fed but no money so they can not escape from
their slavery. Most are Asian people and are brought out to
Australia and New Zealand to a lifetime of misery and
unable to return to their own countries.
Meeting ended at 3.30pm and afternoon tea was enjoyed.
Competitions
Single Bloom
1st Wendy Springbett
2nd
Sandy McCallum
Multiple Bloom
1st Wendy Springbett
2nd
Sandy McCallum
A Childhood Treause
1st Joan Winter
2nd
Wendy Springbett
Raffle was won by Barb Thring.
Ivy Edwards
Branch Reporter
0499 208 161
*Have You Half a Day to Spare?*
Once or twice a month you can volunteer your time at the
Tumby Bay Women’s & Children’s Hospital Auxiliary
“Op. Shop.”
Reminder to all community groups submitting articles for the
Community News. All articles MUST be 250 words or less anything longer than this may need prior permission or need to be
resubmitted. Please remember to have your articles to Council
BEFORE the Friday 12 noon deadline.
Please call at the shop between 9.30 and 4.30
to register your interest.
Tumby Bay Probus Club
Tumby Bay and District
Garden Club
Tumby Bay Probus Club meeting had a good attendance
despite the temperature. Following the usual procedures
with apologies and birthdays we had a few items to
discuss. Bill Schubert had his name badge pinned on him,
we also welcomed Claire Hurrell.
On 10th November, 9 members and 2 visitors went by bus
to visit Howard’s Rose Garden at Koppio. The roses
(although some had been spoilt by Friday’s windy day) were
a beautiful sight.
Members then went to the Koppio Museum where we had
lunch, then held a short meeting. A good look around the
museum was then enjoyed by the members.
Our Christmas plans have changed and been voted on and
accepted, so members please remember for this December
we will be having a normal meeting on the 5th December,
and will be asking for your choice of menu. PLEASE bring
along $20 so we don't have to worry on the day. Please
read the newsletter and select your choice for Christmas
Luncheon which is to be held:
Do not forget the Xmas lunch 12 noon Thursday 11th
December. Please pay the Treasurer by 1st December.
Friday 19th December 11.30am for a 12 o’clock start at
the Football Clubrooms.
Tumby Bay Area School
Kath Prime reported on the trip to Riding for the Disabled
and saw first hand how the volunteers worked with their
clients. Then lunch at the Northern and on to Community
House where afternoon tea was served. Thank you Kath
and Geoff for your planning and to John Lawrie for driving
the town bus.
Peta Butler attended the State presentation ceremony for
the Excellence in Teaching Awards as a regional finalist.
We are very proud of Peta’s reputation in the educational
community.
The Year 10 Youth Opportunities Program concluded
with a successful and heartfelt Graduation Ceremony. We
firmly believe this program adds excellent value to our
leadership program, our school values and vision.
The Act Out Loud Project is well underway. The
production “Tumby’s Golden Times”, will be staged on
Friday, 21st November. The TB Drama Club is also
involved. We have a lot of support in kind from the
community that adds value to the project. Tickets are on
sale from the school office.
Peta Butler is coordinating the Kindy to School transition
program for 21 new Reception students next year
Year 7’s enjoyed a very successful trip to Adelaide
supervised by Amanda Partington, Andrew Stanley, Joe
Cross and Jason Anesbury.
The final assembly for year 12’s occurred on Tuesday 28th
October, where our Reception students presented the Year
12’s with certificates and wished them well.
The Year 9’s have been on camp at Errappa, in Iron Knob
for 3 days of high adventure, again with Amanda Partington,
and Steve White (Thanks Steve).
On the second to last day of school, Thursday 11th we are
holding a ‘Community Wellness Walk’ to raise money for the
Hospital and the School.
We have a great team in this school and they will continue
to work their hardest for your children.
Rod Sutherland
Principal
Helen Hookings was our speaker and is the McGrath Breast
Care Nurse in Port Lincoln. What wonderful care and
support she gives to all of us, men and women alike as we
all can be smitten with this condition. So if you need care
Helen is there and she comes to Tumby Bay and other
country towns on Eyre Peninsula, so is there for you. Ring
8683 2699 for help and support.
Moss Flavel
8688 1834
Tumby Bay Bowling Club
Night Owls
Every Tuesday at 7.15pm
Bar Open
Come along and have some fun!
NOMOZ
Mosquito Larvacide Pellets with Prolink
A sustained release product to prevent adult mosquito
emergence for domestic use in small water holding
containers.
Information and free samples available at the
Council office.
Tumby Bay School
Community Library
The Big Book Club ~
November selection
What Came Before
by Anna George
November News
Can you keep a secret?
by Caroline Overington
Here are just a few new titles that have just arrived into the
library – there are many more. Come for a browse and have
a look for a book or magazine. It is free to join the library.
We also have a selection of large print books and if you are
sight impaired you may borrow hear-a-books. We are now
on the One Card Network that gives you access to
millions of books, DVDs, CDs and magazines. Don’t
forget we also have free access to the internet.
Nest
by Inga
Simpson
Adult Fiction
Brown, Sandra
Burke, James Lee
Child, Lee
Coben, Harlen
Creech, Sarah
Cussler, Clive
Follett, Ken
Gregory, Philippa
Hall, Billy
Hopkins, Sarah
Jacobs, Anna
Johansen, Iris
Johns, Rachael
Kellerman, Jonathan
Macgregor, Virginia
Macomber, Debbie
Mankell, Henning
Marillier, Juliet
Martin, Jack
McEwan, Ian
McIntosh, Fiona
McKinley, Tamara
Miller, Karen
Parrett, Favel
Reichs, Kathy
Rollins, James
Simsion, Graeme
Smith, Wilbur
Treasure, Rachael
Mean streak (large print)
Wayfaring stranger (large print)
Personal
Found
Season of the dragonflies
(large print)
The eye of heaven
Edge of eternity
The king’s curse
Duel of shadows (large print)
This picture of you
Mistress of Greyladies
Sight unseen (large print)
Outback ghost
The golem of Hollywood
What Milo saw
Love letters (large print)
The shadow girls (large print)
Dreamer’s pool
Wild Bill Williams (large print)
The children act
Nightingale
Savannah Winds
The falcon throne
When the night comes
Bones never lie
The 6th extinction (large print)
The Rosie effect
Desert god
Cleanskin cowgirls
The Little Big Book Club ~
November selection
Baby Bedtime
by Mem Fox and
Emma Quay
I got this hat
by Jol and Kate
Temple and Jon
Foye
Jeremy
by Chris Faille and
Danny Snell
BOOK FAIR!
In the Library
Buy One get One Free
24th—28th November
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Bailee, Carrie
Collins, Sophie
Courtenay, Bryce
Dupuche, Emily
Gillard, Julia
Hatzikalminios, Connie
Hayes, Thea
Lee, Marcus
Marsh, Bill ‘Swampy’
Guinness world records 2015
Flying on broken wings: a journey
of unimaginable betrayal,
resilience and hope
The art of making shadows: create
100 creatures
The silver moon: reflections on
life, death and writing
Food babies love: a guide to
introducing your baby to solids
My story
Alzheimer’s: reduce your risk &
revitalise
An outback nurse
Trapped: a couple’s journey to hell
and back in Dubai
Amazing grace: stories of faith and
friendship from outback Australia
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‐ 8688 2471 Following the incredible success of Queen of the Road and Right
as Rain, Tricia Stringer delivers another hear elt tale, this me set in an isolated community on the Murray River. For more informa on go to harlequinbooks.com.au A Soldier’s Story
Written by Geoff Stewart
Service No.:
Name:
Nickname:
Medals and Decorations
Australian Active Service Medal (ICAT Clasp)
Afghanistan Medal
Australian Defence Medal
NATO Medal (ISAF Clasp)
8537379
Melinda Lee BALDISSERA
Milzy
Rank:
Service:
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Corporal
Army
21 January 2008
Still Serving
Melinda was born on 4 August 1989 at Tumby Bay to Anthony Baldissera and Judith Helen Baldissera (nee Zwar).
There are 4 children in the family, 2 boys and 2 girls, of which she is the second youngest. Her father is a farmer at
Ungarra, on the farm named “Garra”, which is the local aboriginal word for “clay flats”.
Melinda went to school at Ungarra for her junior schooling (Years R to 7) then to St. Josephs School at Port Lincoln
for years 8 – 10, before completing her schooling at Loreto College, Adelaide (Years 11 and 12). On completion of
schooling she joined the Army, originally as part of the “Gap Year” scheme, before enlisting for a 6 year period. She
was actually very lucky to be able to do this as just before joining the Army she had an unfortunate accident when a
high voltage power line fell across a ride on mower she was operating at home on the farm. She received a severe
electric shock and is lucky to be alive!
Her 12 week basic training was undertaken at 1 Recruit Training Battalion (1RTB), Kapooka (near Wagga Wagga,
NSW), at the completion of which she received the “most outstanding recruit” award of the intake. She was then
allocated to Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) and sent to Bandiana (near Albury/Wodonga) for her
Corps training where she again excelled, this time being awarded the “student of merit” for the 12 week course. In
mid 2008 she was posted to 9th Force Support Battalion at Amberley (Qld) for 6 months; at the completion of this
posting she was reposted to 7th Combat Service Support Battalion at Enoggera (Qld) where she remained for 12
months.
In March 2010 she deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, remaining until the end of 2010; in this posting she was
responsible for ammunition resupply to ground troops and rotary wing aircraft (helicopters) as well as some
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). At the completion of this tour of duty in December 2010 she was promoted to
Lance Corporal and returned to Australia, to take up a position at Enoggera (Qld), where she remained for 12
months. At the end of this posting she was promoted to Corporal and posted to a newly raised unit, a Close Health
Company (CHC), also based at Enoggera. The CHC was part of a Close Health Battalion of 3 companies. In this
position she again excelled and achieved the RAAOC junior Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) award of the year for
2012.
Near the completion of this posting Melinda decided to apply for leave without pay and do some world travelling
before returning to her parent’s farm to decide on her future. In her own words “I have enjoyed my time in the Army. I
am really pleased in the direction the Military has taken me and do not regret any part of it.” Whatever she decides
for the future she wishes to retain close ties with the Army and at the least will transfer to the local Army Reserve
unit.
Melinda is currently working on the family farm. I was very lucky to be able to talk with her during the “reaping”
period. If it was not for the colder and damper weather, earlier in the week, this would not have happened. Melinda
has also decided to check out the South Australian Ambulance Service and has already been to a training session at
the Tumby Bay Station – here’s hoping for another recruit to this vital organisation.
The Sub Branch and I wish this very capable young woman all the best for the future and hope that she does retain
her ties with the Military, and of course become a member of the RSL!
TUMBY BAY CHURCH TIMES
7TH
14TH
21ST
24TH
25TH
28TH
Anglican
cnr Lipson & Tennant Street 86882136
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
24th
5.00pm
9.00am
Tumby Bay Life Church - Lipson
Road
Pastor M Bowshall - 8688 2128
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
Catholic
Church Street - 8676 2194
10.30am
8.00am
5.00pm
24th
9.00pm
10.30am
Christian Centre
Elder Lawrie Smith - 8688 2096
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.30am
10.00am
Church of Christ
Tumby Terrace - 8688 2907
10.30am
10.30am
10.30am
10.30am
10.30am
Church of Christ
Ungarra - 8676 7049
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
Lutheran Tumby Bay
8688 8073
10.30am
9.00am
10.30am
25th
10.30am
9.00am
10.30am
24th
9.00pm
25th
10.30am
10.30am
DECEMBER
Uniting Spencer St Tumby Bay
8688 1222
10.30am
10.30am
Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Uniting Lipson
8688 1222
8.30am
Uniting Port Neill
8688 1222
8.30am
10.30am
8.30am
TBUC
25th
10.30am
Church of Christ
8.30am
8.30am
25th
8.30am
10.30am
TBUC
10.30am
TBUC
Meals on Wheels ~ December 2014 Roster
Please find your own replacement and notify Eileen of any changes ~ 8688 1812 / 0427 881 812
MONDAY
J. Rehn
S. Eaton
TUESDAY
1
M. Malcolm
M. James
T . Swaffer
A. Swaffer
8
15
M. Malcolm
M. James
9
G. Hales
C. Hales
22
H. Ballard
C. Harradine
16
N. Richter
M. Bishop
T. Stringer
D. Liddicoat
M. Woolford
R. Harrowfield
C. Fraser
K. Lawrie
23
S. Bierwirth
P. McKenna
10
S. Dorward
B. Roediger
J. Stirling
H. Ware
C. Winter
J. Winter
4
R. Lawrie
J. Dodd
17
C. Kolosche
D. Allen
11
31
5
V. Lockwood
M. Poole
12
C. Gosling
G. Bawden
18
G. Branford
C. Beaton
24
B. Flynn
J. Loudon
W. Coad
R. Hopgood
J. Tierney
J. Elson
B. Ollivier
B. Holder
30
FRIDAY
T. Simpson
R. Fatchen
P. Goodes
J. Pasquarelli
J. Cook
A. Cameron
29
3
M. Poole
P. Poole
J. Plane
S. Stubing
H. Boylan
P. Tressider
J. Rehn
S. Eaton
H. Wishart
B. Cameron
S. Dorward
B. Roediger
THURSDAY
J. Stirling
H. Ware
G. Dunn
G. Challinger
A. Phillis
L. Phillis
T. Kopman
S. Franks
2
T. Stringer
D. Liddicoat
V. Webb
M. Woolford
D. Carpenter
C. Trezise
N. Richter
M. Bishop
WEDNESDAY
D. Hedley
J. Hedley
19
D. Hopping
P. Darling
25
Christmas Day
Holiday
26
Public Holiday
November / December 2014
ARMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
20
21
22
23
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Weight Watchers @ Church of Christ
8.30—10.30am
CWA Table Tennis
TBAS Street Stall
Tai Chi for fitness 11.15am @ Gym
Senior Citizens Meeting
Cards/Tri-ominos/Pool 1.30pm @
S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open from 5.00pm
Church Library Open 10am—1pm
Wing Chun Tea House
8.30am @ Gym
National Trust Museum Open
10am—12noon
Croquet 1.30pm
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
Excell Museum Open 2—4pm
29
30
Wing Chun Tea House
8.30am @ Gym
National Trust Museum Open
10am—12noon
Croquet 1.30pm
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open for Lunch
24
25
26
27
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
Bingo 1.30pm @ Port Neill Hall
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Bingo 2pm @ Tumby Bay Hotel
Jolly Day 10am—2pm @ S/Citizens
Singing @ S/Citizens 7.30pm
Night Owls 7.15pm
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
Respite to Go 10am—2pm @
S/Citizens
Fitness for All 9am @ Port Neill Hall
Golf Croquet 5pm
CWA Craft Day
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Weight Watchers @ Church of Christ
8.30—10.30am
CWA Table Tennis
28
Ungarra CWA Street Stall
Tai Chi for fitness 11.15am @ Gym
Cards/Tri-ominos/Pool 1.30pm @
S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open from 5.00pm
Church Library Open 10am—1pm
TB Floral Art Group Meeting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
Bingo 1.30pm @ Port Neill Hall
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
Art Group Meeting
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Bingo 2pm @ Tumby Bay Hotel
Jolly Day 10am—2pm @ S/Citizens
Night Owls 7.15pm
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
Respite to Go 10am—2pm @
S/Citizens
Fitness for All 9am @ Port Neill Hall
Golf Croquet 5pm
Red Cross Bus Trip
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Weight Watchers @ Church of Christ
8.30—10.30am
CWA Table Tennis
Tai Chi for fitness 11.15am @ Gym
Probus 10am—12noon @
Senior Citizen Clubrooms
Cards/Tri-ominos/Pool 1.30pm @
S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open from 5.00pm
Church Library Open 10am—1pm
Wing Chun Tea House
8.30am @ Gym
National Trust Museum Open
10am—12noon
Croquet 1.30pm
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
COUNCIL MEETING 9am
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
Respite to Go 10am—2pm @
S/Citizens
Fitness for All 9am @ Port Neill Hall
Golf Croquet 5pm
TB Progress Association Meeting 7pm
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Weight Watchers @ Church of Christ
8.30—10.30am
CWA Table Tennis
Wellness Walk-a-Thon
Newsletter Deadline 12noon
Tai Chi for fitness 11.15am @ Gym
Cards/Tri-ominos/Pool 1.30pm @
S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open from 5.00pm
Church Library Open 10am—1pm
Wing Chun Tea House
8.30am @ Gym
National Trust Museum Open
10am—12noon
Croquet 1.30pm
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
Excell Museum Open 2—4pm
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
Bingo 1.30pm @ Port Neill Hall
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
Tumby Bay Garden Club Meeting
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Bingo 2pm @ Tumby Bay Hotel
Jolly Day 10am—2pm @ S/Citizens
Singing @ S/Citizens 7.30pm
Night Owls 7.15pm
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
Bingo 1.30pm @ Port Neill Hall
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
Lions Club Meeting
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Bingo 2pm @ Tumby Bay Hotel
Jolly Day 10am—2pm @ S/Citizens
Night Owls 7.15pm
Indoor Bowls 1.30pm @ S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5 pm
Art Gallery Open 10am—12noon
Respite to Go 10am—2pm @
S/Citizens
Fitness for All 9am @ Port Neill Hall
Golf Croquet 5pm
Tumby Bay CWA Meeting
National Trust Museum Open
10am—5pm
Weight Watchers @ Church of Christ
8.30—10.30am
CWA Table Tennis
Tai Chi for fitness 11.15am @ Gym
Senior Citizens Meeting
Cards/Tri-ominos/Pool 1.30pm @
S/Citizens
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm
RSL Club Open from 5.00pm
Church Library Open 10am—1pm
Wing Chun Tea House
8.30am @ Gym
National Trust Museum Open
10am—12noon
Croquet 1.30pm
National Trust Museum Open 2—4pm