Marion Probus Club ~ “GRAPEVINE”

P.O. Box 370 Oaklands Park S.A. 5046 Meets at the Club Marion, 262 Sturt Rd Marion on the 1st Monday of each month at 10.00 am

Issue Number 396 June 2020

PRESIDENT Ray Edwards0402 408 889rays50@bigpond.com

SECRETARY Roland Earl 8377-1724 margrold@internode.on.net

TREASURER Geoff Richards0439 699 116geoff2.richards@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP Neville De Young 0401 032 010 a1064778@adam.com.au

**Next Meeting: JUNE 1st 2020 CANCELLED** July Meeting; Details to be advised

Due to rapid spread of the Covid-19 , and the restrictions in force by the Australian Government, it is required that we again cancel the June Probus meeting and your Committee will review the July and subsequent meetings at their next Committee meeting. Information regarding Marion Probus activities will be sent by emailed Newsletter to all members. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Good morning to all of our members, and I hope this finds you all fit and well.Hasn’t the Covid 19 virus changed all of our lives, but we are so lucky to live in South Australia where we seem to be‘winning the battle’. However, our meetings may still be some time away, as there is still a limit of 10 people in groups and wemust be aware of ‘social distancing’. How have YOU been coping? Are you able to stay in touch with friends and family and have your shopping done for you?Are you a handyman or gardener who has many ways to keep yourself occupied?I am waiting eagerly to find out when we will be able to hold our meetings again, and I am sure we will all have our stories of how we have coped with this situation. I will let you all know as soon as possible when it is possible to resume our meetings and look forward to that time offellowship and friendship once more.Meanwhile, stay warm, stay in touch with each other, and take care. Ray Edwards, President. SPECIAL NOTICE: All correspondence to grapevine022@gmail.com EDITORIAL: The Club has a new Newsletter Edit. I have had some input to Pete’s last Newsletter. The Club is facing a new era & a new Editor. So I have introduced a new Title to the Newsletter. I will calling the Newsletter - Marion Probus Club ~ “Grapevine”. The Grapevine is a common term used, (I heard it on the Grapevine) & The Marion Area was once a Grapevine Area. Please bear with me, In time I hope to do as good as a job as Pete Loveday. Finally, a very BIG “THANK YOU” to Pete for the help you have given me & for your service to The Probus Club of Marion. “Grapevine”Editor ~ Graeme Hall

BIRTHDAYS for MAY We wish you all a Happy Birthday and for many more to come!

A SPECIAL MILESTONE BIRTHDAY WISH TO

PETE LOVEDAY ~ 80 YEARS.

LOVEDAY PG-PETE 07 JUN 40WRAY BJ-BRIAN 09 JUN 39LANG BJ-BARRY 10 JUN 35COOTE EF-TED 13 JUN 27BAKER RJ-ROGER 14 JUN 30MINNS J-JOHN 17 JUN 29EDWARDS RJ- RAY 17 JUN 36RICHARDSON AC-BERT 30 JUN 29

BIRTHDAY TRIVA!

Did You Know: That the average age of the Members of our Club is 81 years 3 months?

The Oldest being ~ JACK TURNER ~ 97

The Youngest being ~ Ian Millar ~ 66

The most common Birth Year is 1941 with 10 births that year.

CLUB MARION PLEASE NOTE! ORDER EARLY!Club Marion is closed due to the Covid-19, coronavirus restrictions. This closure applies to all activities held at the Club, including our General Meetings, Committee Meetings, Computer and Music groups and Lunches. Further advice as it becomes available.

DIARY DATESOUT & ABOUTCoffee Weekly CancelledCoffee & Chat Monthly CancelledWalking Weekly CancelledComputers Monthly CancelledMusic Monthly Cancelled10 Pin Bowling Bi-Monthly CancelledCommittee Meeting Cancelled

*****************UPCOMING VISITS ~ To be advised

Please, contact Garry James - ph. 8270 5646 or 0419 422 524 if you are unable to attend a Tour that you have registered for. Check the Web Site Activities page for more detailed reports.PERTH CRUISE: I advise that I am in contact with the Travel agent and the trip is still on! BUT before the final payment is due on 28 August 2020 I will be in contact with Fleur at Savenio Travel for an update. At any time if anyone wishes to CANCEL their Booking please feel free to do so with Fleur. For more details contact Me on 0451 459 077: Grapevine Editor ~ Graeme Hall

YOUR CLUB REPORTSCOMPUTER GROUP: All meetings canceled until further notice.During this enforced break, we have listed some useful websites that can help fill those long days of enforced homestay.

Be Connected ,for online lessons on computers. U3A Online ,for online study courses Overdrive ,for library books to read ABC Listen ,for Podcasts ABC Jazz ,for jazz music ABC Classic, for classical music

Just left click and Control on the above link and enjoy!WALKING GROUP: Walking Group have been forced to Cancel all further walks. MUSIC GROUP: Our next meeting has been CANCELLED due to Covid-19 Restrictions. Max BowdenSPECIAL LADIES REPORT – Phil SchererThere have been no other reports of Special ladies being in ill health. All well & Okay.

COFFEE & CHAT GROUP Our next and future meetings have been cancelled due to Covid-19 Restrictions.Liam McKeoughWELFARE REPORT – Graham Brown:. Unfortunately due to all the CV-19 I have not been able to any visiting. The following

Members are on the Sick List, Gerald Brown – Eddie Lee – Pete Loveday – Bruce Stock – Brian Walsh – Michael Willemer Wishing you all a speedy recovery & looking forward to seeing you at our next Meeting. All receiving Care and Attention.WEBSITE REPORT (assisted by Graham Mitchell, David Manning) http://communitywebs.org/probusmarion/

We are seeking a Member to assume the role of Webmaster to relieve some of the load from Neville De Young. If you have some computer skills and a willingness to explore Wordpress, this will suit you. Contact Neville De Young on 82778141

10 PIN BOWLING REPORT. Due to the restrictions in place regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus, we have cancelled all further 10 Pin Bowling until further notice. Thanks Kevin D. ST. JUDES PLAYERS. - Graham Gurry –- 82967646 ******************************************************************************************

Members please note that Annual Fees of $40 (as set at the AGM) are now due.They can be paid by cheque or Bank Transfer. If using EFT the bank account details are BSB 065 155 Account number 00901762 notion surname & initial or if you wish to pay by cheque or cash, you can forward to my home address 678 English Ave Clovelly Park SA 5042. I would prefer no cash through the mail but you can drop off into the letter box which is locked at all times.Receipt will be available for collection at the next meeting which I hope is soon. Treasurer, Geoff Richards.

BLAIR, Wilmont Charles: Born Belfast, Northern Ireland Sadly passed on May 5, 2020 Aged 90 years Dearly beloved husband of Barbara Loved father of Peter, Philip and Craig, father-in-law to Carla and Steph, Gramps to Jake and Jessi HE WAS A GOOD MAN The family would like to thank the staff at Eldercare Allambi for all their care and compassion. Condolences from The Marion Probus Club to his wife Barbara and his family.

AUSTRALIANA TRIVIA Over the next 4 months I will run a Trivia Quiz. I have Engaged The Quiz Master –

Huggy. Each Month there will be 25 questions. After marking your answers email or text me your score, at the end I will announce the winner. NO CHEATING.

1. What year was Australia’s Federation?2. In which Australian City is “The Cross”?3. With which of the ARTS do you associate Renee Gayer? 4. Who was known as the Mining Millionaire?5. Name the Australia Artist known as “he Professor”? 6. Which leader of the B.F.L. was imprisoned in 1985? 7. Pat Lovel is famous in which field?8. Corio Bay is in which Australian State?9. Who beat Nick Kyrios at the 2017 Australian Open Tennis?10. Name the Highway from Sydney to Brisbane/11. The Tamer River is in which Australian State?12. Which city lies at the foot of Mount Wellington?13. The Riverina region is in which State?14. The Flinders River is in which State?15. Who founded the Olympic Tyre Company?16. In which State is Mt. Tom Price?17. Name the Prime Minister that introduced conscription for Vietnam?18. Flinders Island is in which Australian Strait?19. During World War Two, what was captured in Sydney Harbour?20. The Australian & Daily Mirror are published in which City?21. By air which is closer to Alice Springs – Cairns or Adelaide?22. Nme the largest Island in Sydney Harbour?23. Where did the first Convicts arrive in Australia?24. What is a Male Kangaroo called?25. In which State is the Atherton Table Lands?

LETS HAVE A LAUGH· This little old lady goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor I have this problem with passing gas, but it really doesn’t bother me too much. It never smells and it’s always silent. As a matter of fact I’ve passed gas at least 20 times since I’ve been here in your office. You didn’t know I was passing gas because it doesn’t smell and it’s silent.The doctor says "I see. Take these pills and come back to see me next week."The next week the lady goes back. "Doctor," she says, "I don’t know what you gave me, but now my passing gas… although still silent, it stinks terribly." "Good", the doctor said, "now that we’ve cleared up your sinuses, we’ll start to work on your hearing."

Please note that all information presented in this newsletter is Private and Confidential

for Probus use only and is not to be used for any other purpose.

VALE John Herbert Lienert

John Herbert Lienert18-01-1931 – 12-04-2020

Wife : LorraineResidential Area: Clovelly Park

Children: Tania (dec’d), Erica & Ingrid

Grandchildren (3) Claudia, Veronica, Alessandro

Inducted: 4th March 1997

John was born in Cleve, the fourth of six children to farmers Herb & Selma Lienert. His education was at Croswell Primary and Whyalla Technical High Schools. He gained an apprenticeship in carpentry and worked in Cleve, Whyalla and Port Augusta. In 1956 he moved to Woomera where he worked on the construction rocket launching pads for the Blue Streak and Black Knight rockets and Camera mounts in the Range E tracking area.He remained in Woomera for the next 36 years, working for the Department of Works, the Department of Supply and the Defence Department, a taxi driver, and as a barman at all four Service Messes and the Eldo Hotel / Motel.He met his wife, Lorraine, in Woomera and they were married in 1964. They have 3 daughters – Tania (dec’d), Erica and Ingrid and 3 grandchildren – Claudia, Veronica and Alessandro.John was always a sportsman. He joined the Whyalla Harriers where he won many trophies for sprints and high jumps. He also played football, badminton, table tennis, tennis and judo until he broke his leg. In 1953 at the Adelaide University Oval, he competed against John Landy in one of Landy’s attempts to break the 4 minute mile record He was very proud of his Life Membership of the Woomera Tennis Club where he met his good friend and fellow member of the Marion Probus Club – Bill Markey.On leaving Woomera, John and Lorraine with their 3 daughters moved to Adelaide where he had many new experiences that living in the City provided. On the 4th March 1997, John joined the Marion Probus Club where he was the Walking Group co-ordinator and the Special Ladies’ contact.John’s health began to fail 3 years ago forcing him to move into a Residential Aged Care facility. R I P John. Thanks for your friendship.**********************************************************************PROBUS SOUTH PACIFICPSPL have been issuing e-newsletters with up to seven (7) being released.The link to them is admin@probussouthpacific.orgPSPL encourage all Probus Members to order on line pass & future e-news- letters.* ANSWERS: 1. 1901. 2. Sydney. 3. Music. 4. Lang Hancock. 5. Pro Hart. 6. Norm Gallagher. 7. TV-Films. 8. Victoria. 9. Seppi. 10. The Pacific. 11. Tasmania. 12. Hobart. 13. N.S.W. 14. Queensland. 15. Francis Beaurepaire. 16. W.A. 17. Harold Holt. 18. Bass. 19. A Japanese Sub. 20. Sydney. 21. Adelaide. 22. Cockatoo. 23. Botony Bay. 24. Buck or Boomer. 25. Queensland.

VALE Robert “Bronte” Payne8-10-1938 – 24-02-2020

Wife : Mary

Residential Area: Hove

Children: (3) Andrew, Melissa & Amanda

Grandchildren: (9)

Inducted: 1/12/2003

Bronte was born at the Mount Pleasant Hospital. His parents, Wilfred & Violet, were farmers.Due to his father’s poor health, his parents and siblings moved to Adelaide in1941. He finished his schooling at Brighton High School where he was Deputy Head Prefect and a House Captain.After leaving school, he became a wool classer and eventually a wool buyer until he retired at the age of 64 years.Bronte was happily married to Mary for 56 years and they had 3 children. Also there were 9 grandchildren.He was a very accomplished sports person playing in and coaching Glenelg Major A Baseball. He was also an A grade tennis playerHe sadly passed away on the 24th April 2020 and will be missed by all

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BORIS DONALD ANGELA THE POPE

A plane with 5 passengers on board, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, The Pope & a ten year old boy. The plane is about to crash & there are only 4 parachutes. Trump said “I need 1. I’m the smartest man in the USA & am needed to sort out the problems of the world”. Takes 1 & jumps. Boris said “I’m needed to sort out Britain”. He takes 1 & jumps. The Pope said “I need 1 as the world needs the Catholic Church”. He takes 1 & jumps. Angela said to the 10 year old “You can have the last parachute. I’ve lived my life, yours is only just starting”. The 10 year old replied “Don’t worry, there are 2 parachutes left, the smartest man in the USA took my school bag”

VALE WILMONT CHARLES BLAIR

WILMONT CHARLES BLAIR24-05-1930 – 5-05-2020

Wife : Barbara

Residential Area: Glengowrie

Children: (3) Peter, Philip & Craig

Grandchildren: (2) Jake & Jessi

Inducted: March 2019

Born in Ireland on 24/5/1930, Departed this life May 5th 2020, aged 90 years.

He leaves behind his wife Barbara, three sons, two grandchildren and 14 siblings.

Bill was the first born of 16 children. Early in his teen age years he recognised the need to be independent and travelled to Australia as a TEN POUND POM. He settled briefly in Queensland working in the coal mining industry, before moving to Melbourne and working as a salesman in a department store.

He then found work in Mt Gambier where he lived for 5 years before moving to Adelaide in the early 1960s and finding work with Clarksons where he served as the much-respected manager of the Flooring Department.

He played soccer for South Adelaide during his early years in Adelaide and tennis for his church.He and Barbara married and settled in Warradale where they raised their family

A member of the Glenelg Masonic Lodge 117 and an active supporter of the Masonic Village at Somerton where he was involved in fund raising and other activities.

An active and incredibly involved member of the Hamilton Park Methodist Church, (later Wesley Uniting and recently The Corner Church) he served as an Elder, a Boys Brigade Leader, a Sunday School Teacher and a member of both the Church Council and the Trust.

He joined the Probus Club of Brighton in 1992 and served as Treasurer 1995/2000. An eager volunteer he was often involved in the support of Club activities. He transferred to the Marion Probus Club along with many other Brighton members when that Club closed.

Bill was a good organiser and meticulous maintenance man. A keen caravaner, Bill and Barbara travelled throughout Australia in his retirement.

Bill will be missed by many. He was a good friend and an active supporter of his community.

Probus Club of Marion -Computer Group

Hi All, we trust you are all well and safe. For this month general maintenance should be run on your tablets and computers such as CC Cleaner (free version)

and any anti-Virus programs such as Anti vast, Trend or Norton you may have. Running these programs on your devises will keep then at the best operating condition. Also be vary warry of scams during this period always check at the top of any incoming email as to where the email has

come from, if you do not know the source AIWAYS put into your junk folder and after BLOCK them. Do NOT open any suspect sites as you may be opening a link for scams.

Now for something new to think about for our next meeting What is VPN -VPN stands for virtual private network. A VPN is a private connection between people and devices

over the Internet. Where a “real” private network connects devices in one location for the purposes of sharing data, a “virtual” private network uses encryption technology to recreate the security of a private network and connect devices that are not in the same location.Confused? Well you might be, because this is a complex area and a warning – it’s not for the faint hearted! VPNs are typically used by remote employees to access files and programs on the business network (aka intranet) as if they were actually in the office. Likewise, big corporations spread across multiple locations use VPNs to connect satellite offices to the main office.

VPNs aren’t just for work though. Outside the office you can use VPNs to safeguard your privacy a few different ways: Hide your identity using encryption to conceal your actual IP address. Spoof your location by accessing the Internet using servers around the world. Mask your online activity by making it difficult to track you.You might need a VPN if you want to do things like: Stay safe while using public Wi-Fi. Stay safe while peer-to-peer (P2P) gaming or file sharing. Stop nosey sites from tracking you. Bypass the Internet censorship in your country. Speak out safely as a journalist or political dissident in a repressive country. Watch streaming video content from another country.

Most consumer-level VPNs are actually VPN services, meaning the VPN provider is responsible for the servers, the encryption, and the user authentication. The customer simply pays a subscription fee to use the VPN service.Because VPNs can be used to circumvent state-sponsored Internet censorship, the legality of VPN use varies. In some countries like Russia, for example, unrestricted VPNs are outright illegal. Whereas in China, VPNs are blocked but not necessarily illegal.While using a VPN might make you an accidental criminal, legitimate cybercriminals like using VPNs too. Case in point: VPNs can hide the IP address being used to control a botnet during a DDoS attack. More commonly, VPNs are used to download copyrighted or illegal content without catching the attention of Internet service providers (ISPs) or law enforcement.To be clear, VPNs encrypt your data and hide your location and identity, but they don’t protect you from viruses, ransomware, and other forms of malware, including spyware and keyloggers. Accordingly, if you’re using a VPN, you still need a cybersecurity program.

“Simply put, a VPN makes going online safer and more private by creating a digital middleman between your device and the Internet. Through the use of a VPN, people can’t figure out who you are, where you are, or what you’re

looking at.”For more information go to -

https://www.malwarebytes.com/what-is-vpn//?utm_source=double-opt-in&utm_medium=email-internal-b2c&utm_campaign=EM-B2C-2020-May-newsletter-Issue1&utm_content=what-is-a-vpn

I hope this information is of assistance and ask you to contact me should you have any questions re the above and hopefully we can get together again soon.

KEEP SAFE Regards Bob Brammy