Rates Due Date Ratepayers are reminded that the

second instalment of rates is due by:

5:00pm Monday, 7 December 2015

Late Fees Apply on Late Payments

Summer 2015 Newsletter

Pinnaroo Office – Ph. 08 8577 8002 – Fax 08 8577 8443 Email: council@southernmallee.sa.gov.au Website: www.southernmallee.sa.gov.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernMalleeDC

Lameroo Annual Christmas Parade

Monday 21 December 2015

Parade commences at 6:00pm Late night shopping from 5:30pm to 9:30pm Please be advised that the road will be closed

during this time

Pinnaroo Annual Christmas Parade

Friday 18 December 2015 Parade Commences at 7:00pm Late night shopping from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Please be advised that the road will be closed

during this time

Christmas Cheer in the Southern Mallee

Christmas is a great time to share with family, friends and loved ones.

The Elected Members and Staff of

the Southern Mallee District Council would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents and ratepayers a

happy and safe holiday season

Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year

Customer Request Online

Log onto Council’s website:

www.southernmallee.sa.gov.au

Click on the Service Request tab at the

bottom of the home page,

Complete the mandatory fields and submit

your request.

Or come into the Pinnaroo or Lameroo

Council Office and log your request at the front counter.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE HEAT THIS SUMMER?

Here are some simple things you can do to reduce the impact of extreme heat:

Stay Hydrated – you should drink two to three litres of water a day even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid

“fizzy”, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks and do not take salt tablets (unless instructed to by a doctor)

Dress For Summer – lightweight, light coloured clothing reflects heat and sunlight and helps your

body maintain a normal temperature

Check On Those At Risk – visit at-risk individuals such as the sick and elderly at least twice a day

and keep an eye on children. Watch for signs of heat-related illness

Minimise Sun Exposure – keep out of the sun as much as possible. If you must be in the sun, wear a

shirt, hat and sunglasses. Also make sure you wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, which limits the

body’s ability to cope with heat

Prepare Your Home – Prepare your home early. Service or replace your air conditioner BEFORE you

need it. Curtains, awnings and blinds can also help to keep the home cool

Make Use Of Air Conditioning – if you don’t have air conditioning, make use of public facilities such

as shopping centres, art galleries, cinemas or other air-conditioned buildings. Portable fans are also

useful in drawing in cool air, or exhausting warm air from a room

Remember Your Pets – pets can be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Make sure they have shade

and plenty of cool water to last the day

Seek Medical Advice If Necessary – for medical advice telephone Health direct Australia on

1800 022 222. For immediate medical assistance telephone 000 With global warming resulting in rising temperatures, extreme heat events, resulting in summer heatwaves will become more common and a part of life in Australia. It is important that we prepare for heatwaves to ensure that we stay safe and well during these times.

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Southern Mallee District Council Works Depot Holiday Closures

The Works Depots will be closed from 12 noon

Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen Tuesday 5 January 2016.

My Local Services App

More and more people are using smart phones to access information so wouldn't it be great if you could find out which rubbish bin had to go out tonight, or what's the nearest park to me or what events are

happening in the area this weekend?

Well now you can do all of this and more! My Local Services app works across the state to deliver information about local services to local communities.

( Make sure you turn on your location to get the most out of the app )

Spotlight Delivers key messages to the Home screen of the

App. Spotlights can link to web pages on the Council website to further inform you of upcoming

events etc.

Near Me Easily discover nearby Council facilities such as

parks, playgrounds and libraries. The inbuilt mapping application on the device can then

guide you to the nearest Council park.

Events Lists Council events that are coming up and are

relative to your location.

Kerbside collection services A handy reference for which bin to put out and

when. This feature also provides ‘push notifications’ as a reminder.

Report It Gives you the ability to report issues which require Council attention such as pavement failures etc.

Push Notifications You can set reminders related to bin set-out,

events and payment due notices.

Download the App

The app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android. Search "My Local Services" in the App Store or the Play Store

Term Opening Hours… School Holiday Opening Hours… Monday 9:00am - 3:30pm Monday CLOSED Tuesday 10:00am - 3:30pm Tuesday 10:00am - 3:30pm Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm Closed for public holidays Closed for public holidays

Who is at your Library? Teacher/Librarian - Trisha Hamidi Community Librarian Assistant - Lynne Summerton School Services Officer - Jade Gum Library Board Members Mona Blacksell Enid Wurfel Dorothy Venning Tiffany Blacksell Library Staff, PPS Principal, SMDC Manager of Corporate Services

New Items Don’t forget you can always search the catalogue online at home to see what is new to the Library. Simply go to www.libraries.sa.gov.au/mallee . If you would like to order from another library simply select ‘Everything’ in your search and you will be able to search from the entire SA Library collection.

Digital Magazines are here to stay… Due to the overwhelming popularity of the digital magazine subscription School Community Libraries had provided to its members, the entire SA Libraries network has taken on a subscription which means ALL SA Library members can now access 400 digital magazines. We encourage you to have a look at the huge range that is on offer FREE FOR ALL LIBRARY MEMBERS. The easiest way to get started is to click on the Zinio link on the Mallee Libraries website www.libraries.sa.gov.au/mallee or drop into the Library and have a chat to the staff. Lynda Library is now online SA Library members also have access to a range of online training courses. Ever wanted to brush up on your Microsoft suite skills? Learn how to use Photoshop or even Facebook! Simply go to the website and click on Lynda Library www.libraries.sa.gov.au/mallee to start tutorials in the comfort of your own home, or come in and use one of the 4 desktop computers in the Library! Tutorials for ALL AGES.

Pinnaroo School Community Library

What’s Coming UP? We now have 4 iPads available for community use within the Library with thanks to the Southern Mallee District Council Community Grants program. We have already had a stream of users keen to try them with the free WIFI, and asking for assistance with their own iPads and tablets. Please feel free to ask Library staff for assistance with your smart devices any time or make an appointment with Jade on Wednesday afternoons.

Book Sale In preparation for our new shelving we have culled a large amount of adult fiction titles which are now for sale. Please come into the Library and have a browse and grab a bargain. You might be looking for Christmas presents, be searching for that title to complete your own collection or you may simply be looking for old book for crafting purposes! All proceeds go towards furniture upgrades.

Community Libraries

Christmas Opening Hours

Special opening hours from Monday 14 December 2015 to Monday 1 February 2016

Normal library times will recommence from

Monday 1 February 2016 Lameroo The Library is closed from 19 December 2015 to 4 January 2016 and on 26 January 2016 The library is open each Tuesday and Wednesday from 11.30am to 6pm, Thursday 10am-1pm and Friday 11am to 6pm during the vacation. Geranium The Library is closed from 12 December 2015 to 4 January 2016 and 26 January 2016 The library is open each Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 1pm until school returns on 1 February 2016 Pinnaroo The Library is closed from 6pm 24 December 2015 to 10am 5 January 2016 and also closed on 26 January 2016 The library is open Tuesday 10am to 3.30pm, Wednesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday and Friday 10.30am to 7pm

Community Grants 2015 2016

To encourage and support a broad range of community initiatives, services

and events in the Southern Mallee, the Council has developed a Community

Grants program

A total of $20,000 is available for organisations that satisfy the funding

guidelines

Applications will be considered for a minimum grant of $1,000 and

maximum grant of $5,000

Applications are Now Open and close at 5.00 pm Friday 29 January 2016

Full Guidelines and Application Forms can be found on the Council’s website

www.southernmallee.sa.gov.au or are available at the Council Offices in

Lameroo and Pinnaroo

Holiday Period Bin Collections

Kerb Side Waste Collections

Pinnaroo and Parilla Tuesday 22 December 2015, Thursday 31 December 2015 and Thursday 7 January 2016 Lameroo and Geranium Wednesday 23 December 2015, Tuesday 29 December 2015 and Friday 8 January 2016

Kerb Side Recycling Collections Pinnaroo and Parilla Tuesday 5 January 2016 Lameroo, Parrakie and Geranium Tuesday 12 January 2016

Christmas Closure The Southern Mallee District Council

wishes to advise parents that the Mallee

Mobile Childcare Service Will close for

the Christmas break from

Friday 18 December 2015 and reopen

Monday 18 January 2015.

Council Offices – Holiday Closures

The Lameroo and Pinnaroo Council Offices will close at 12.00pm Wednesday 23 December 2015 and reopen Monday 4 January 2016 at 9.00 am

Transfer Station Holiday Opening Hours Geranium Wednesday 23 December 2015 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Sunday 27 December 2015 10.00 am to 11.30 am

Wednesday 30 December 2015 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Sunday 3 January 2016 10.00 am to 11.30 am

Lameroo Tuesday 22 December 2015 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Thursday 24 December 2015 10.00 am to 12.00 pm Sunday 27 December 2015 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Tuesday 29 December 2015 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm Thursday 31 December 2015 10.00 am to 12.00 pm Sunday 3 January 2016 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Pinnaroo Wednesday 23 December 2015 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm Sunday 27 December 2015 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Wednesday 30 December 2015 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm Sunday 3 January 2016 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

“SA Water VACSWIM is a program to waterproof the confidence in young South Australians, in and around the water. It is a South Australian Government supported initiative to provide children aged 5 to 13 years with opportunities to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in the areas of water safety, confidence and competence in the water, personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures. These skills are delivered at over 130 pools, beaches and lakes throughout South Australia by one of three primary program providers – Royal Life Saving Society, Surf Life Saving and YMCA – who engage qualified instructors to teach the children of South Australia. The majority of programs take place from Monday 4th to Tuesday 12th January 2016; they run for 45 minutes a day for 7 days. For more information visit http://www.vacswimsa.com.au/ ”

NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS

On Thursday 26 November 2015, we celebrated as 7 more Southern Mallee residents officially

became Australian Citizens

The ceremony participants were Veneranda

Quidato, Glenn and Barbara Pearson and their son Tristan, along with Stephen and Debbie Hall

and their son Andre

Congratulations to you all!