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NEWS IN BRIEF◆◆ Blackwood High reunionSTUDENTS who attended Blackwood High50 years ago are invited to a reunion beingheld at the Blackwood RSL, 1 BrightonParade, Blackwood on Saturday, 23 March -bookings essential.
If you attended the school between 1962and 1967 you are welcome to attend andKathy Summerton (nee Bottroff), reunionorganiser would love to hear from you.
To register your attendance or to find outmore, phone Kathy on 8344 1970 or0415 548 423.
◆◆ Mental health forumTO raise awareness about mental health inthe workplace, the Rotary Club ofBlackwood is holding a forum in theBlackwood High School auditorium.
Guest speakers include Malcolm
Battersby, Professor of Psychiatry atFlinders University; Prof Cherrie Galletly,consultant psychiatrist, The Adelaide Clinic;Dr Tom Paterson; and Dr John Callery.
It is being held on Wednesday May 1, tocoincide with International Worker’s Day,from 7pm. Bookings essential (phone JeffHunter on 0433 149 977) and gold coin dona-tion welcomed.
For more information on the forum visit:www.rotarynews.info/club3788
◆◆ Celebrate youth weekTHE City of Mitcham is inviting young peo-ple to get involved in their exciting programof free activities during ‘Youth Week’ fromApril 5 to April 15.
From a Q & A session with “HilltopHoods” founding manager PJ Murton, to aHip Hop dance workshop - there is bound tobe something for everyone.
To register for a workshop or a perfor-mance spot, phone 8372 8869 or email:[email protected] before4pm Friday 29 March.
Full details of the Youth Week celebra-tions and registration information are avail-able from www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
◆◆ Save your childARE you a new parent, grandparent orcarer? the Corporate Protection AustraliaGroup (RTO) in conjunction with theCoromandel Community Centre presents“Save Your Child”.
A basic First Aid workshop specificallyaimed at working with children, the coursewill cover home safety and first aid manage-ment for sick and injured children (includingCPR). Unit of Competency HLTCPR211A.
Held on Thursday, April 4 from 7-9.30pmat the Coromandel Community Centre, the
cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple -babies are welcome to attend with parents.
Bookings and pre-payment essential.Phone 8370 6880 for registration and moreinformation.
◆◆ Community ward forumTHESE forums provide an opportunity forresidents to meet with their elected membersand ask questions and talk about local issues.
The community forum for the Craigburn /The Park Ward - Blackwood, Belair,Bellevue Heights, Coromandel Valley,Creaigburn Farm, Eden Hiils, Glenalta,Hawthorndene and Upper Sturt - is beingheld at the Blackwood Community Centre(formerly Blackwood Over 50’s) in YoungStreet, Blackwood at 7pm on ThursdayApril 11.
For more information phone MitchamCouncil on 8372 8888.
Australia Day nod forcommunity volunteers
◆◆ Brian Langsford’s day job for the past 28 years has
been tending to local homeowners lawns and gardens.
IMPROVING Blackwood’s streetscape, organis-ing over 70 events, and contributions to commu-nity and environmental work are just some of theoutstanding achievements and services for thelocal community recognised at this year’sAustralia Day awards held by Mitcham Council.
Take the Blackwood Action Group (BAG) forexample which was presented an ‘Excellence inCommunity Service Award’.
Some of the activities this group has been
involved in: Wittunga Botanic Gardens MasterPlan; the Blackwood Road Management Review;upgrading of the Blackwood streetscapes,Blackwood and Coromandel railway station gar-dens; plans for Waite Street Reserve upgrade;and many other initiatives.
“It was indeed an honour and a most gratifyingfeeling to be awarded the Mitcham Council’sAward for excellence in community service dur-ing the Australia Day ceremony at Carrick Hill,”comments Geoff Bartlett, BAG secretary. “TheAward really acknowledges individual efforts bymany local Hills’ residents who have a great pas-sion for the district.”
While Onkaparinga Council recognised the‘Coro Alive! 175’ Coordinating Committee bypresenting it with the ‘Community Event of theYear Award’.
Over 70 events were held from January toNovember last year by 18 organising groupsfrom the community. These ranged from con-certs to historical discovery sessions, guidedwalks, orchard open days, bus tours, exhibitions,celebratory church services, picnics and a com-munity festival.
“There was also significant support from thecities of Onkaparinga and Mitcham. The awardreally is to the people of Coromandel Valley andclose neighbours that organised and participatedin the celebrations," said Trevor Conlon,CoroAlive! 175 President
Events were enjoyed by residents living local-
ly, in neighbouring suburbs, across SouthAustralia and interstate. The CoordinatingCommittee has estimated that upwards of 15,000volunteer hours have been contributed to plan-ning and staging the calendar of events.
"I would like to acknowledge the work of thecoordination committee members, support of thestaff and volunteers of the CoromandelCommunity Centre, and the contribution madeby community groups and individuals whostaged the events,” added Trevor.
Friends of Shepherds Hill Recreation Parkreceived an Excellence in EnvironmentalAchievement from Mitcham Council for its workin Shepherds Hill Recreation Park. The group’sdedicated volunteers work hard to advance theenvironmental rehabilitation of the Park in par-ticular the Grey Box grassy woodlands.Blackwood resident, the eminent botanist EnidRobertson AO is the Patron.
Alan Dandi, Secretary for the group said theywere really chuffed with the award. “We practiceminimal disturbance bushcare techniques to min-imise the risk of new weed invasions in areaswe've cleared of weeds,” he said, and added newvolunteers were always welcome.
An Australia Day Commendation was present-ed to Hawthorndene resident of 40 years, BrianLangsford for his contribution to Scouts and theRed Cross Blood Service over the last 35 years.
He is the District Commissionaire for ScoutsSA and has organised eight national jamborees.
by Annie Waddington-Feather
LETTER TO THE EDITOR◆◆ Fantastic response appreciated
Thank you for writing this article, and thankyou every one who has put in the effort to helpme get back to YWAM Perth by donatinggoods and money. I had a fantastic responsefrom the Blackwood Times readers. It is verymuch appreciated.
If you would like to be kept updated on mymissions work and adventures leave youremail address or postal address in the shop(Collections Home Gallery or CollectionsBoutique) or email me at: [email protected] - I would love to stay in contact withthose who have contributed.
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Many people have also benefited from his 100donations of whole blood and 150 donations ofplasma.
Brian’s contributions to the community don’tstop there as he also organises the youth ANZACEve Vigil and is involved with the BlackwoodChristmas pageant.
In between his voluntary commitments, Brianfinds time to run his lawn mowing service. “Ienjoy doing what I do,” says Brian, who’s outmost nights. “It achieves far more than sitting athome watching the television.”
Congratulations to all who received awards. Itis individuals and groups such as these who giveus our vibrant and spirited community. Thankyou for your time and commitment. ❐❐
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PRIME Minister Julia Gillard received awarm welcome at the first CommunityCabinet meeting held last month at TheHub Recreation Centre (Aberfoyle ParkHigh School), despite the vocal protestersagainst live animal exports outside.
Community Cabinet meetings are partof the Prime Minister’s commitment toprovide opportunities for people to bringtheir concerns directly to the government,and they also give the government firsthand access to community perceptions andexpectations.
With the general election happening onSeptember 14 this year, some may see itwas a political move to hold the first meet-ing in Boothby.
The Boothby electorate represents ‘mid-dle Australia’ and the outer suburbs of thiselectorate include Springfield, CrafersWest, Blackwood, Happy Valley, Marionand Oaklands Park.
It is held by the Liberals’ AndrewSouthcott and is the most marginal seat inthe country by just 0.3 per cent, followinga redistribution last year.
After welcoming the people to the land,Aunty Josie, a Kaurna Elder lightened themood by advising people to ask the ques-
tions but to ‘make sure you get the rightanswers.’
There were also a few jocular momentsbetween attending ministers with MarkButler MP highlighting he’d been to thesame school as the Prime Minister – but afew years later!
Flanked by Senator Penny Wong andHon Kate Ellis, Ms Gillard shared some ofher personal life growing up in SouthAustralia, and how her parents hadfocused on opportunity and education togive the family a better chance.
She also spoke of what the Governmenthad achieved since it had been in power,highlighting the National BroadbandNetwork, the focus on clean energy, hospi-tal care and the money being spent oninfrastructure in SA.
Somewhat reminiscent of a first day atschool, the eleven ministers present thenexplained what they’d done that day inSouth Australia, and then questions werewelcomed from the floor.
The 300-plus audience was made up ofpeople of all ages, and all backgrounds.Concerns raised from the floor were pri-marily social issues.
The Prime Minister fielded questionsranging from the issues of single parentsshifting onto the ‘Newstart’ allowance, thelow pay for childcare workers, mental
health funding to a query about the prob-lem of youth violence.
Questions were also asked about climatechange, food labelling and world poverty,but it was the asylum seeker and refugeeissue which attracted a larger number ofquestions, including two secondary schoolstudents grilling the Prime Minister on thisissue.
The Prime Minister and relevant minis-ters answered the questions politely andeloquently, but didn’t reveal anything new.
Ms Gillard responded to one queryabout refugees by highlighting theGovernment was lifting the refugee intaketo 20,000, and was focused on deterringasylum seekers from taking the dangerousjourney to Australia by boat.
She admitted youth violence was a diffi-cult issue, but stressed work had gone intoprograms which focused on helping youthhave good role models and encouragedteam work.
Meanwhile, like a tinny radio in thebackground, the protesters’ continued theirchants.
Although the meeting ended with awholehearted applause, it remains to beseen on 14 September whether thisCommunity Cabinet has convinced thepeople of Boothby to change their viewsand voting. ❐❐
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It’s on ... campaign beginsAs Federal election announced for September 14 - six months out
by Annie Waddington-Feather
◆◆ The Prime Minister entered the Australian Government Cabinet
Community Meeting at the Hub Recreation Centre, Aberfoyle Park to be
greeted by a packed audience and a full-on media contingent.
Directory links local businesses with residents
Not much longer to hold on
THE long awaited upgrade to Blackwood’s publictoilets located near busy shopping precincts at thetop end of Shepherds Hill Road is programmed tostart towards the end of March; subject to thedevelopment application being approved.
Plans for the toilets include a unisex accessibletoilet facility for people with disabilities, babychange facilities, hand dryers, separate female toi-lets with two pans and separate male toilets withtwo pans and urinal. The toilets will have newtiles on the floors and walls, new partitions anddoors, new toilet pans, hand basins, skylights and
upgraded security lighting.Mitcham Council initially approved $50,000 to
refurbish the toilets last year and this wasincreased to $74,000 at the Full Council meetingheld on 22 May 2012. Work hasn’t started untilnow as it was dependent on Council adopting the2012/2013 budget.
“During the upgrade temporary toilets will beprovided including a disabled toilet,” confirmed aCouncil spokesman.
The work is expected to take around six weeksto complete and Council thanks the Blackwoodcommunity for its patience during the refurbish-ment. ❐❐
AT last! - the 2013 edition of the popularBlackwood Business & Trade directory is printedand ready for distribution.
Every household in the Blackwood districtshould receive a copy in their letterbox thismonth.
However if you don’t happen to get one deliv-ered, there will be copies available from various
outlets in Blackwood; for example - NewsXpressBlackwood in the Woolworths Shopping Centre;Blackwood Recreation Centre; Iain Evans MPoffice in Young Street; and Blackwood Fitnesson Main Road.
This year’s publication once again provideslocal residents with a comprehensive listing ofmost Blackwood business contact details.
Set out in a style similar to the ‘Yellow Pages’- it makes it very easy to locate the informationyou’re looking for.
From ‘Accountants’ to Vets’ and ‘AutoServices’ to ‘Real Estate Services’ - you will beable to quickly find the details in this up-to-datedirectory.
It contains 84 pages of valuable informationon many businesses, sports clubs, groups andservice organisations in the Blackwood district,including phone numbers on important emer-gency services.
❐❐ Keep a copy handy in the kitchen drawer or by
the phone - and if you want an extra copy for thecar - supply your postal details by phoning8278 2468 or email: [email protected]
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SINCE the Coromandel Valley Rotary Clubwas formed in 1992, it has been involved withhosting Rotary exchange students from over-seas almost every year.
The exchange program has been a lifechanging experience for many localstudents, and is only one of manyyouth related programs supportedby the Club.
Former exchange studentDidde-Marie Rasmussen fromDenmark is back for her thirdvisit after initially being hostedby members of the Club back in2004-5.
She has kept in regular contact withmany members of the Club and will again bestaying with 3 of her original host parents.
Rotary Club members travelling to Europehave also stayed with her family in Denmark.
Last month the Club welcomed exchangestudent Franka Menke from Ausberg,Germany.
Both girls have attended St John’sGrammar School in Belair who have
generously supported the Club sincethey formed a senior school.
Under Rotary’s exchange pro-gram, hosting students entitlesCoromandel Rotary to assist local
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Life changing trip
Join in Easter discoveryEASTER is coming ... sooner rather than laterthis year!
After an Easter in late April in 2011, whichcoincided with Anzac Day; we find ourselveswith a March Easter in 2013. Furthermore it willbe during the school term, instead of it being sur-rounded by a holiday period.
Blackwood Hills Baptist Church is lookingforward to reflecting upon and celebrating thestory and meaning of Easter on the weekend of29-31 March.
“It’s a special weekend in the calendar for allkinds of reasons,” said Associate Pastor JasonHoet. “People still find the first Easter story afascination and seek to get an understanding ofwhat it means. Our experience is that this is thecase with people of all ages.
“People are very welcome to attend any of theservices over the Easter weekend,” added Jason.
“On Good Friday we try to engage the senses aswe reflect upon the intriguing and dire circum-stances that surround the trial and crucifixion ofJesus. We try to capture a mood that brings usinto the story and has us consider its implicationsfor our lives”.
“On Easter Sunday we seek to do somethingall together different as we try to come to termswith the surprise and wonder of the resurrec-tion,” added Jason.
“It certainly is a contrast to emerge on EasterSunday with a new found hope in the miracle ofEaster. We love it when people join us in thatdiscovery.”
You are welcome to join in the Good Fridayservice at 10am on March 29 at Blackwood HillsBaptist Church at 72 Coromandel Parade,Blackwood. You are also welcome to join in onEaster Sunday at 10am and 7pm on March 31. ❐❐ For more information call the church on8370 0333 or visit www.bhbc.org.au
Free entry for native green thumbs
◆◆ Rotary exchange students currently living in the
Blackwood district, Didde-Marie (on left) andFranka who is attending St Johns Grammar.
◆◆ All sizes of native species are available at Belair Nursery from seeds to tube plants to established shrubs.
For a large selection of drought tolerant plants, visit the State Flora nursery in the Belair National Park.
LEADING into autumn is a good time to beplanting drought resistant natives and Blackwoodhomeowners are spoilt with the State FloraNursery Belair literally being on their backdoorstep!
Located in the Belair National Park on UpperSturt Road, gardeners can now get free entrythrough the park to visit the State Flora nursery.
State Flora Marketing Manager Graham Hickssaid until recently, anyone visiting the BelairNursery paid at the gate and had their entry feerefunded by nursery staff.
“This will make it that much quicker and easi-er for people to come in and buy plants for theirgardens,” Graham said.
“Of course, if you’re planning to play tennis orenjoy the other park facilities at the same time,you do still need to pay the entry fee.”
State Flora, which has been operating since1886, is South Australia’s leading native plantnursery.
There are more than 1800 natives to choosefrom, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers,climbers, grasses and reeds. Difficult-to-findspecies are a speciality and plants can even begrown to order.
The staff raise the plants themselves, puttingall the money made from sales back into running
Rotary Plant SaleA MAJOR fundraising project forCoromandel Rotary and very popularwith local gardeners is their Plant Salewhich is being held on Waite Reserve(behind Coles) on Saturday 23 March.
A great range of seedlings and plantsin pots are on offer at very affordableprices. Be early to grab a bargain asthe best plants go quickly. Gates openat 8.30am and close around 3pm.
Funds raised will be used to financemany Rotary projects including YouthExchange which this busy Club sup-ports locally, nationally and interna-tionally.
the nurseries and promoting the benefits ofnative species.
The Belair Nursery is open from 9am to 5pm,Monday to Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday
and Sunday. Located in the Belair National Parkon Upper Sturt Road.❐❐ For more information and advice, phone theBelair nursery on 8278 7777.
by Brandon Chaplin, Pastor
Blackwood Hills Baptist Church
Rotary student exchange program enters third decade
To enter, simply send your answer withcontact details to:[email protected] or post:Blackwood Times, PO Box 1024, BlackwoodSA 5051. Entries close Friday 15 March.Winner published in April edition.
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Wanted: Green Army projects
◆◆ An ABC-TV reporter interviews Greg Hunt (on right) about the Coalition’s ‘GreenArmy’ project , joined by Dale Thompson (CFS Sturt Group) and Andrew Southcott(Boothby MP).
◆◆ Maxine Conlon and David Wyatt working on some of the information and records gathered during the
CoroAlive!175 events held last year.
Challenge to sort out Coromandel Valley history
A ‘Green Army’ of young Australians will take on environ-mental projects to clean up our community under theFederal Coalition’s Environment Plan.
At the Belair CFS Station on Sheoak Road last month;Greg Hunt, the Coalition’s Shadow Minister for ClimateAction, Environment & Heritage; Andrew Southcott,Federal Member for Boothby; together with DaleThompson, CFS Sturt Group officer announced the ‘green’plan.
“We are tackling environmental issues head on with a15,000 strong Green Army which will enable teams to oper-ate in nearly every community across the country,” saidMr Hunt.
The Green Army will be comprised of teams of up to 10people including a co-ordinator to tackle local environmen-tal projects. Participants will receive a training wage andsupervision.
Each project may take up to 25 weeks to complete.“We are asking the community to submit ideas for worth-
while projects,” said Boothby MP, Andrew Southcott.
“It may be cleaning up a local creek, restoring a bush-walking path, rejuvenating sand dunes or reducing flamma-ble undergrowth like feral olives in at-risk bushfire areas,"he added.
Sturt Group CFS officer, Dale Thompson was supportiveof the plan, commenting that, “this is an ideal opportunityto reduce some of the bushfire risk in the Adelaide Hills byremoving feral and flammable vegetation.
“The ‘Green Army’ working in conjunction with localsCouncil could have a significant impact in reducing theimpact of a bushfire.”
Andrew agreed saying, “We are keen for local environ-ment groups or councils to be involved. They may worktogether with the Green Army to get the job done or theymay act as co-ordinators for projects which they see as apriority for our area.
“Areas such as Brownhill Creek, Sturt River, BelairNational Park, and the coastline could be possible optionsfor a Green Army scheme.”
Contact Andrew Southcott MP office on 8374 0511. ❐❐
late and make available the information gathered.The destiny of this information is to become
part of the formal records system known asCollections MOSAIC, a data base for historicalcollections, being introduced throughoutNational Trust of SA branches.
Over the last two years many hours have beenput in to transferring previous records from theold systems. This work has largely beenachieved, and is being continued by AshleyPhillips and Maxine Conlon.
Ashley and Maxine, together with DavidWyatt constitute a working group from theBranch Committee focussing on the processingof information in hand in preparation for addition
THE highly successful calendar of communityevents organised to celebrate the discovery ofCoromandel Valley 175 years ago, finished inNovember last year.
These events promoted community spirit andactivity that will no doubt continue in the mindsof those who participated for many years tocome.
However, a legacy of the activities is a largeamount of verbal and written records and record-ed interviews now in the possession of theCoromandel Valley and Districts National TrustBranch.
This is great news for the community butleaves an interesting but challenging task to col-
to the formal records. (This includes the “new”information collected throughout 2012.)
There is a need for volunteers to help sort orprepare written documents as electronic files, aswell as transcribe audio files to text.
To assist in this task the Branch is seeking acontrol pedal and software intended for use witha computer, or to borrow (or have donated) a footpedal transcription machine.
❐❐ If you would like to contribute and can help in
these interesting and valuable tasks or becomeinvolved in bringing together the “Story ofCoromandel Valley”, contact the BranchSecretary, David Wyatt on 8270 4400, or email:[email protected]
Spotlight events go onONE group that benefited from the yearlong activities is the Coromandel Valleyand Districts National Trust Branch.
They staged over 30 of the celebrationevents which included the CoromandelConnections and the Spotlight Nightswhere research information and storieswere exchanged. The wider communityreceived great benefit during the year andan upsurge in interest and involvement inthe history of the Valley and its people wasdiscovered.
Due to their popularity more ‘Spotlight’gatherings are planned for 2013.
Coalition proposes environmental group action plan for Australian youth
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Abbey, muse of the Park
Sharon scoopsa Snazzi prize
◆◆ Abbey Howlett and her oversized vintage Maton guitar are a sight to be seen in action.
◆◆ (from left): Dani from Snazzi’s Boutique helpingcompetition winner Sharon select some garments.
YOU don’t have to travel all the way into thecity to enjoy a Fringe-like event. Come andenjoy an evening of music and relaxation whilesocialising with friends and family.
The Coromandel Community Centre will behosting a 'Music in the Park' evening onWeymouth Oval, 442 Main Road, CoromandelValley on Saturday, 16 March.
Several bands will entertain the crowd on theOval from 6.30pm. Bring along your rug, chairand picnic or purchase something from the cater-ing options on offer.
The performers lined up to entertain the crowdwill include: Abbey Howlett (charismatic youngartist with a powerful and unique vocal style pre-senting soulful original tunes and fresh spins onold ones); Bee Wood Jazz (some traditional jazztunes combined with modern and less conven-tional - mostly ex Blackwood High students);and Onkaparinga City Big Band - a crowdfavourite and supported by the City ofOnkaparinga.
Adults can soak up the atmosphere while chil-dren play on the oval in a safe and secure envi-ronment. Families are encouraged to bring alongsport equipment to keep the kids busy.
A $2 donation will be all that it takes to enjoythe entertainment at this family orientated com-munity event.
This evening is supported by The City ofOnkaparinga and Blackwood Party Hire.
“This is the first time I have entered thecompetition,” said Blackwood residentSharon Brown. “Being a full-time Mum totwo young children, this prize of $200 isfantastic and will come in very handy.
“I’m originally from Ireland, however Imet my Australian husband at Coffin Bay.We both love fishing and the outdoors, andspend time exploring the Coorong.”
“We’ve been in Blackwood for over 10years and feel really privileged to live insuch a beautiful environment. It’s only 15minutes to the city, yet have the BelairNational Park just around the corner,”said Sharon.
Sharon was looking to spend her win-nings at Snazzi’s Boutique, selecting a gar-ment for her mother-in-law; buying fruitand veg from Waggon Wheels; and treatsfor her dog from Blackwood Pets.
❐❐ Watch out for the next $200 Shopping Spree
and thank you to all those who entered the com-
petition in the February edition.
❐❐ For more information about Music in the Park
(including catering options), phone theCoromandel Community Centre on 8370 6880 orvisit www.coromandelcc.org.au
If rain is forecast the event will be cancelled.
Community can tuck in to edible garden trailBELAIR resident Nick Wilkey presentedCouncil with a new and exciting vision of an edi-ble garden trail throughout the City of Mitchamrecently in an attempt to reignite Council interestin community gardens.
As reported in this paper last month, councilwithdrew support for a community garden at theend of last year citing financial reasons; thecouncil is already in deficit by $1.5 million.
The deputation, ‘Community Gardens: aSustainable Way Forward’ proposes mainte-nance of several sites in the City of Mitcham
through community and business sponsorship. “It focuses on community business support
through the development of co-partnerships andhas a strong core value of inclusion of all groups,such as minority and cultural, to encourage com-munity involvement from all sectors,” said Nick.
He added a number of local businesses hadalready offered their generous support to the pro-ject through allocation of funds or through thesupply of products, including plants and equip-ment hire, as well as labour and knowledge.
This community gardens’ model is based onones in Adelaide’s sister cities of Austin, Texasand Auckland, New Zealand.
Sites currently being considered for the projectinclude the Blackwood Hill Reserve, CarrickHill, and Flinders University. Nick hoped everycouncillor would embrace the vision, the sustain-ability aspects and community benefits.
Several experts were already on board andonce a group has been formalised, Nick is keento hold a public forum and to work with interest-ed groups, organisations, businesses and theCouncil to move the vision forward.
In order for the new project to move forward,the current motion would need to be rescindedand supported by a majority of Mitcham council-lors. ❐❐
by Annie Waddington-Feather
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Hole-in-one stars mark 50 years
‘Glass half full’ outlookfor SA property market
◆◆ LEFT: Geraldine Eitzen on the balcony of the Blackwood Golf Club which overlooks the first tee
RIGHT: Melva Yandell with the Blackwood Golf Club “Grandmothers’ Trophy” which she won in 1993 for bestscore in the qualifying rounds of the club championship while being a grandmother.
GOLF has played a huge part in the lives of twofemale members of the Blackwood Golf Club inCherry Gardens.
This month both ladies are celebrating50 years since they joined the club in January1963. The women of Blackwood Golf club willhonour these two ladies on March 5 - GeraldineEitzen and Melva Yandell (pictured on the right)- who have contributed a great deal in differentways to golf and the social life of the womenmembers.
Geraldine brought most of her family to golf atBlackwood with husband Murray also notchingup 45 years, and four of their children, Trent,Shelley, Ashley and Guy becoming members.
Guy represented the club in Junior Pennants,while Geraldine played Interclub for some years,
and was non-playing captain for a year afterretiring as a player. She was elected to theWomen’s Committee in 1995.
Geraldine has had two holes-in-one. The firstwas on the 14th hole at Blackwood before thereorganization of the back nine. The other was atClare, when a group of caravanners spent aweekend there.
In fact Geraldine and Murray have been lead-ing lights of a group taking their caravans toLoxton and Millicent for interclub competitionsover long weekends.
Melva joined Blackwood shortly after her hus-band, Max, did. Max was a foundation member,attending the first planning meeting in 1962.Melva spent many years on the Women’sCommittee, four as Secretary, 3 as Vice-presi-
dent and 2 as President. Melva caddied for many of the players in the
Women’s Pennant competition. Strangelyenough, Melva also had a hole-in-one on the14th, in 1970.
Both Geraldine and Melva have vivid memo-ries of building the course at Cherry Gardens. Itwas just a forest then, and Melva remembers see-ing the first fairway laid.
When work was allocated at working bees,Melva complains, she was too often given thejob of removing stones from what is now the left
hand bunker near the 16th green. Geraldine andMurray attended every working bee except one,their specialty being top dressing fairways.
Geraldine, who still plays in the field on thewomen’s competition day, Tuesday, is wellknown for sharing jokes at lunch.
Melva doesn’t play competition any more, butcomes to the club for lunch on the last Tuesdayof each month, along with other retired players.
Congratulations to both these golfers. Theyare really long stayers, and the Blackwoodwomen golfers are very proud of them. ❐❐
IN SPITE of the housing and retail sectors ral-lying for a rate cut to spur on spending, manypeople in the financial industry view the deci-sion by the Reserve Bank of Australia to leavethe cash rate on hold at 3.0% as a positive.
“There are a number of encouraging signs inthe property market that should buoy positiveconsumer and business sentiment,” said LouiseStanton, a local Mortgage Choice franchiseowner.
“Although the official interest rate remainsstatic for the month ahead, Australians shouldtake a glass half-full view of the situation.Further rate cuts are expected in the comingmonths but for now, borrowers shouldn’t losesight of the fact that rates are at an historicallow and this is good news for anyone lookingto enter the property market,” explainedLouise.
“With rates low, it isn’t just those looking topurchase property that can capitalise on thebenefits. Those who already have a mortgagecan potentially make savings on their currentloan – they just need to know where to startand what changes to make.
“Mortgage holders should invest time toresearching and comparing their loan optionsto ensure they are still getting the best deal fortheir needs. You might find that you can switchlenders and save, or you can use the new foundinformation to negotiate a better deal with yourcurrent lender.
“Keep in mind, however, that if you applyfor loan pre-approval with another lender to
switch or to try to boost your negotiatingpower, it will be recorded in your credit fileand multiple loan applications can impact yourcredit rating and hence your ability to borrowin future.”
Louise reminded borrowers that they didn’tneed an official interest rate cut to help themrepay their loan sooner.
For those eager to make savings, she offeredthese top five tips for the month:1. Gather all the facts. Research the loan
options available in today’s market to ensurethat your loan is still the most suitable andcost effective for your needs.
2. Speak with a professional. If you don’t feelcomfortable heading into the loan marketalone, ask for professional help from a mort-gage broker who has good lender relation-ships and can use these to negotiate a betterdeal on your current loan or help you switchto a new loan with a different lender.
3. Budget to be in a better position. You mayfind that you can make savings elsewhere inyour budget.
4. Up the ante on repayments. Switching yourmonthly repayment to fortnightly may makea big difference.
5. Offset any concerns with savings.Depositing savings into an offset accountthat is attached to a home loan can help toreduce the interest accrued on a loan.
❐❐ Phone Louise on 0407 189 021 for more infor-mation and advice, or check out the website at:www.mortgagechoice.com.au/louise.stanton
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Focus on women’s health
◆◆ Dr Helen Roxburgh (on right) from Belair Medical
taking the blood pressure of a female patient
◆◆ Same friendly staff at John Spick Pharmacy
includes: (from left) Colleen, John Spick and Naomi.
Only the look has changedIT’S business as usual - only the name haschanged.
“Our new name, logo, website and signagebetter reflects our focus on attaining optimalhealth outcomes for all of our patients,” saidDr Michael Davis, proprietor of BlackwoodVillage Chiropractic and Natural Health inChapman Street, Blackwood.
The chiropractic practice which opened inBlackwood 14 years ago is excited toannounce that they will now be known asBlackwood Village Health - chiropractic andnatural therapies.
The same attentive practitioners and staff
are there to look after patients’needs, andtheir new website at www.blackwoodvillage-health.com.au gives patients a better under-standing on the direction of the hands-onpractice.
“We practice healthcare that caters forevery age and facet of life, from newborns tothe very elderly. Everyone can enjoy ourintegrated approach to healthcare,”explained Michael.
❐❐ Blackwood Village Health is still located at1/1 Chapman Street, Blackwood with the samephone number 8178 0181.
IT IS with pleasure that John Spick Pharmacy(located in the Woolworths Shopping Centre)can announce they are joining the Chemmart®Pharmacy brand.
“Our commitment to you is that we will stilloffer the same great service and advice that wehave been offering our community for over 40years,” said Colleen, pharmacy spokesperson.
The pharmacy team are in training to be ableto bring you even more benefits and services,including a number of new Chemmart® initia-tives : * Chemmart® Rewards Loyalty Program : you
are rewarded for shopping at the pharmacy! * Fantastic Catalogue specials : great savings
across hundreds of products.* Health Services : come in for a Health Check
where you can get your blood pressure,blood glucose and cholesterol levelschecked.
* Value Promise : price match guarantee :prices are extremely competitive. But, if youdo shop around and find a better price*, letthem know and they’ll be happy to match it.
Over the comings weeks you will notice somechanges in the pharmacy - please be patient asthe staff becomes familiar with the new proce-dures.
This is part of their preparation to deliverimproved levels of health advice and service tocustomers. ❐❐ If you have any questions or feedback pleasetalk to one of the friendly team at John SpickPharmacy.
Benefits passed on to customers
A UNIQUE service for women is now beingoffered at Belair Medical because they recognisethat women have particular health needs and theyhave engaged health professionals with a specialinterest in women’s health.
The new program called “Women’s Wellness
community where patients can either walk ordrive a short distance to see a doctor or healthprofessional.
Providing quality medical care in the commu-nity, helps to keep the population healthy therebyreducing hospital admissions and alleviatingsome of the ever increasing demands on the hos-pital system. In the future they hope to engagemore health professionals with expertise inwomen’s health. ❐❐
on a Wednesday” focusses on areas such as WellWomen health checks, contraceptive advice(including the insertion and removal of mirenasand implanons), preconceptual counselling, ante-natal and postnatal care, parenting advice, andmanagement of the menopause and beyond.
“We are particularly excited to have Ms VickiRutter working with us, who is a physiotherapistwith particular interest and expertise in managingpelvic floor issues in women,” said a BelairMedical spokesperson.
“Pelvic floor physiotherapy focussing on theassessment and management of incontinence andprolapse will be available as part of ourWomen’s Wellness on a Wednesday clinic.”
Belair Medical has been part of the local com-munity for 40 years and in 2010 Belair Medicalwas awarded a GP Primary Care InfrastructureGrant from the Commonwealth Government
The infrastructure development has enhancedthe capacity of Belair Medical to liaise with otherhealth professionals and provide an even betterhealth care service.
Belair Medical has a holistic approach to med-icine, focusing on quality family care withpatient ages ranging from neonates to the elderly,including patients from nearby aged care facili-ties.
The philosophy of Belair Medical is thatPrimary Health care is best provided in the local
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During this period I watched two of my friends, lose a greatamount of weight because they were eating healthier, and haddeveloped a hunger for activity. Eventually, I discovered thatthey both had joined Healthy Inspirations Blackwood.
So when I was ready to make a change because I couldn'tkeep up with my daughter, and my long term boyfriend pro-posed, I decided to give Healthy Inspirations a try.
When I first started in September 2011, I was greeted withwarmth by the personal trainers upon entry and introduced tothe Healthy Inspirations program, learning the science behindtheir weight loss plans.
Initially, my exercise regime consisted of occasionally walk-ing through the park, and attending a flamenco class once aweek. Now I go to the gym three times a week, attend multipledance classes, and enjoy running on a regular basis. I am running and I have never been a runner!
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❐❐ For more information, phone Jodi on 8278 2822or visit www.healthyinspirations.com.au
MORE than 50% of Australian adults and morethan 25% of primary school children are eitheroverweight or obese. Being overweight as achild increases the likelihood you will becomeoverweight as an adult and if coupled with badeating habits, this can be a death sentence.
Eating a diet high in fat (especially saturatedfat), sugar and kilojoules, coupled with littleexercise can increase not only the risk of becom-ing overweight but also can increase the risk ofdiabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Eatingan unhealthy diet and/or being overweight canalso have many short term consequences such asreduced concentration, energy and performancein school and sport.
Our eating habits as adults are affected bymany factors. From early on, our eating environ-ment and early education around food and exer-cise behaviours strongly influences our eatingand exercise habits and taste and food prefer-ences as adults. It is very important therefore toeducate our children and ourselves as early aspossible.
From early on,focus on exposingchildren to themany and variedtastes and texturesof healthy foods.Take them shop-ping and let them‘help’.
Involve them incooking with sim-ple things to begin
with to appreciate allaspects of food like pita pizza using vegies, leanham and cheese. (You can even make a face),wholemeal pancakes, popcorn, fruit jelly,yoghurt and banana-yoghurt smoothy.
Let them have their own vegetable patch (oreven a pot with tiny tomatoes). We are morelikely to eat our own produce and it tastes betteranyway!
Educate them on the immediate positiveaspects of eating healthy by explaining they willfeel better, have more energy and confidence,jump higher and run faster rather than talk aboutweight loss.
Do not limit altogether, fast food, high fat foodor sugar snacks like chocolate, cakes, chips orlollies.
Call them ‘sometimes’ foods – otherwise theymay binge when they’re out of sight or whenthey get older and can buy their own. Tell themwhen and how much they can have.
Make available at home, a tasty variety ofnutritious food choices and make less availablefoods high in kilojoules, fats and sugars like con-venience snack foods.
by Caron Milham,Consultant dietitian and author
Make water their primaryfluid. Limit milk and juiceand only have cordials andsoft drinks occasionally, ifat all.
For more tips, menus,lunchbox and recipe ideasand how to consult a dietit-ian…visit -www.milhamdietitians.com
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◆ 3 MarchBLACKWOOD CRAFT MARKET - from 10am to 4pmat Blackwood Memorial Hall, 21 CoromandelParade. Admission is free. New stall enquiriesto Kerrie on 0427 410 917.◆ 3 MarchBOTTLE COLLECTION - from 10am by Belair ScoutGroup. Collect all glass, soft drink cans & softdrink plastic bottles - from your driveway. Anyqueries phone Clare on 8370 3972.◆ 4 MarchWOMEN’S WELLNESS SEMINAR - organised byHealthy Inspirations Blackwood from 6.30-8pm.Free seminar on “How to Heal/Protect yourBody”. Benefits include: aid relaxation, increaseflexibility, reduce pain, recharge your body...”anyone can do it!” Must book on 8278 2822.◆ 4 MarchBLACKWOOD HILLS VIEW - women meet for cof-fee at Cafe Primo at 10.30am. Just comealong. Phone Annalies on 8370 2528.◆ 4 MarchBLACKWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB - meet at4 Young St, Blackwood (Over 50s Clubrooms)at 10am. Guest speakers. Visitors & prospec-tive members welcome. Phone Valerie Mills-Stacy on 8370 2674 for details. ◆ 6 MarchBLACKWOOD CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - help refugeessettle in our community. Meet at BlackwoodUniting Church near Blackwood roundaboutfrom 7.30pm. New members welcome. ContactCarey on [email protected]◆ 6 & 20 MarchLIONS CLUB OF BLACKWOOD - meet on 1stWednesday at Blackwood Memorial Hall,19 Coromandel Pde & on 3rd Wednesday atBelair Park Country Club, from 6.30pm for 7pm
start. Prospective members and visitors wel-come. Phone John Alexandrou on 8278 1230.◆ 7 MarchBLACKWOOD MENS PROBUS CLUB - meet atMasonic Lodge, Main Road from 9.30-11.30am.Visitors and new members welcome. Enquiriesto Allen on 8278 2096. ◆ 7 & 21 MarchBLACKWOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB - meet in “TheStudio”, Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Pde at7.30pm. Come out from behind your lenses andmeet like minded friends and join in fun of com-petitions, field trips and workshops. Visitwww.blackwoodphotographic.org for details.◆ 9 MarchSECONDHAND BOOK SALE - held in Raine & Hornecarpark from 9am to 3pm and organised byBlackwood Rotary Club. Most books only50cents - best bargains go early. Lots of goodreading and help raise funds for the community.Phone 0438 890 503 for details.◆ 10 MarchBUSHCARE WORKING BEE - ‘Red Gum Gully OurPatch ‘ group meet at Cedar Ave reserve, junc-tion of Miller Tce and Southern Ave from 9.30-11.30am. Day to learn from each other andcare for our bushland. Wear sturdy shoes andhat, tools provided. New members always wel-come. Phone 8370 2091 for details. ◆ 11 MarchEDEN HILLS COMBINED PROBUS - meet atBlackwood Over 50s at 4 Young St, Blackwoodat 9.30am. Enjoy socialising with other retirees,listening to guest speakers, plus monthly out-ings. Prospective members and visitors wel-come. Phone Secretary on 8278 6967.◆ 11 MarchCHERRY GARDENS GARDEN CLUB - meets at
7.30pm in Cherry Gardens Uniting Church,Hicks Hill Rd. Each month a guest speaker andtrading table. Enquiries to Lyn on0400 290 521.◆ 12 & 26 MarchADELAIDE HILLS TOASTMASTERS - Affordable pub-lic speaking training & practice in a friendly adultgroup. Meet from 7.30-9.30pm. Enquiries toAnnabel Price on 0402 767 535.◆ 13 MarchBREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meet inArtisans coffee lounge (behind Bendigo Bank).For more details phone Jackie on 8278 5761.◆ 14 MarchHAWTHORNDENE MEN’S PROBUS CLUB - held atBelair Uniting Church Hall, Sheoak Road, Belairat 9.30am. Monthly guest speakers. Visitorswelcome. Inquiries: 8278 1964. ◆ 18 MarchBLACKWOOD HILLS VIEW - women meet for lunchat Belair Park Country Club at 10am. VoicesInterests & Education of Women. Guest speakeris Dave Bell, author of ‘The Gardeners Guide togrowing Money Trees’. Bookings for lunchessential. Phone Annalies on 8370 2528.◆ 18 MarchBELAIR LADIES' PROBUS - meet at BlackwoodUniting Church, opp Blackwood roundabout at10am. We welcome prospective members andvisitors. Phone Dianne on 8278 4294.◆ 18 MarchBLACKWOOD COMBINED PROBUS CLUB - meets at10am in Over 50’s Clubrooms, 4 Young St,Blackwood. Enjoy friendship of other retirees,guest speakers and outings. Prospective mem-bers and visitors welcome. Enquiries toMargaret on 8278 5250.
◆ 19 MarchFRIENDS OF BLACKWOOD FOREST - Meet inGamble Cottage, Main Rd, Blackwood at7.30pm. If you want to help maintain thisRecreation Park, phone Jenny on 8278 8898.◆ 20 MarchSTITCHERS IN THE HILLS - Patchwork and quiltinggroup meet at 7.30pm in Church of Christ, cnrShepherds Hill Rd & Waite St, Blackwood. Newmembers always welcome. Enquiries to8278 3569.◆ 21 MarchBLACKWOOD PHILATELIC CLUB - meeting atBlackwood Uniting Church Hall from 7.15pm.Displays and sales of a wide range of Australianstamps, plus world stamps and phone cards.Prospective members and visitors welcome. PhPaul on 8370 2680.◆ 21 MarchFRIENDS OF STURT GORGE - meet at BellevueHeights Primary School. Phone Bob Grant on7329 8296 for meetings and working bees. Visitwww.fosg.org.au◆ 22 MarchCOMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF COROMANDEL VALLEY
- meet at Belair Park Country Club at 10am.We welcome prospective members and visitors.Phone Denis on 8270 1548 or Ian on8278 4325.◆ 23 MarchPLANT SALE - held on the Waite Reserve (behindColes carpark) and organised by CoromandelValley Rotary Club. For a huge range of afford-able seedlings and pot plants at unbelievableprices, come along early - gates open 8.30amand close around 3pm.◆ 25 MarchBLACKWOOD FLORAL ART CLUB - meet at
Blackwood Uniting Church hall at 7.30pm.Demonstrations, workshops and information.Prospective members and visitors welcome.Inquiries: Judy on 8270 2491. ◆ 27 MarchBLACKWOOD WINEMAKERS & BREWERS CLUB -meet at Blackwood Memorial Hall,19 Coromandel Pde, from 7.30pm. Learn aboutwine-making and brewing, do an annual bottlingand enjoy social activities. New members wel-come. Ph 8278 5916 for details.◆ 27 MarchADELAIDE HILLS ZONTA CLUB - meet at BelairPark Country Club for dinner at 7pm. An inter-national women’s service club advancing thestatus of women worldwide. New members andvisitors welcome. Phone Doone on 8278 2676for details.
◆ 11 AprilCOMMUNITY FORUM - for Craigburn/The ParkWard at Blackwood Community Centre, YoungStreet from 7pm. For more information phoneMitcham Council on 8372 8888.◆ 1 MayCOMMUNITY FORUM - from 10am by Belair ScoutGroup. Collect all glass, soft drink cans & softdrink plastic bottles - from your driveway. Anyqueries phone Clare on 8370 3972.
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