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Yaninee Tennis Club The LeHunte Tennis season is well underway with the Christmas/New Year break fast approaching. The Yaninee Tennis Club members have been busy completing various renovations and revamps around the club, resulting in a family-friendly, safe and enjoyable venue for all. Some of these projects include new furnishings, featuring a window bar to view the courts from inside, new seating areas both indoors and out, a diesel burner to keep warm during those chilly Friday night games and our latest improvement – renovating the old football change room into a kids play area and chill-out zone. We have also been fortunate enough to receive a grant to purchase three new tennis nets, with a massive thank you going to the Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation! Our major fundraiser for the season has also just been released in lead up to the Christmas sea-son, with a raffle including some great cash prizes and hampers on offer! All proceeds go toward completing the new kids' room, so your support would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Rachael McEvoy or Mandy Scholz. Our annual Christmas tree event is scheduled for the 14th of December, starting at 5 pm with Santa arriving at 6 pm. A roast dinner is available on the night and all are welcome to come and celebrate the end of yet another busy year! A big thank you to all who volunteer and help with the running of, not only the Yaninee Sports and Tennis clubs but to those involved in the successful running of the entire LeHunte Tennis Association. We would love to see new members, playing or social, at our club. Come down Tuesday or Friday nights and enjoy a drink and meal with us.
Have a safe and happy festive period!
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The last day to submit articles for The Granite is the 23rd of each month. Views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of The Granite. The editor reserves the right to edit any submitted articles.
The Word for Today Anger Management
‘A quick-tempered man acts foolishly.’ Proverbs 14:17 NKJV
The truth is that when your temper gets the best of you, it reveals the worst of you. The Bible says three things about unrighteous anger that you need to keep in mind:
(1) It’s stupid. Simple as that. ‘A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.’ (Proverbs 14:17 NKJV) Mark Twain wrote: ‘Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.’
(2) It’s divisive. ‘A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.’ (Proverbs 15:18 NLT) Occasionally we may become angry for good reason. But most of the time it’s because we’re selfish, impatient, irritated, or hurt about the way we have been treated. Humourist Will Rogers once said, ‘People who fly into a rage seldom make a good landing.’ Instead of solving the problem, anger only makes it worse.
(3) It’s destructive. ‘Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty. If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again.’ (Proverbs 19:19 NLT) That means when you keep losing your temper, you keep losing. You will lose friends, you will lose the love and respect of your family, you will lose your business associates, and it can even cause you to lose your health. John Hunter, a psychologist who had a severe heart condition, said, ‘My life is at the mercy of the person who can make me angry… the first scoundrel who gets me angry can kill me.’
And guess what? That scoundrel can be you! So, ask God to help you control your anger.
The Word for Today is Published by Vision Christian Media Copyright © 2019. A free introductory copy of the devotional may be obtained from Vision Christian Media; Free call 1800 00 7770 or [email protected].
Contents New Years Eve at Wudinna ................................ pg. 3
Wudinna Lions News, EPNRM Grants ............... pg. 4
Christmas Tree Celebrations .............................. pg. 5
Community Calandar.......................................... pg. 7
Postie Fashion, Rural Bank ................................. pg. 8
CAE New Location .............................................. pg. 9
Wudinna District Council Update ....................... pg. 10
Iron Road News .................................................. pg. 12
Wudinna Twilight Market .................................. pg. 13
Wudinna & Districts Swimming Pool ................. pg. 15
History Article, Robert Bedford .......................... pg. 17
Carols in the Park Sunday 15th December
6pm, Sausage Sizzle
Snags, drinks, jellied fruit all $2
All welcome!
FOR SALE
Centenary Merchandise
T-shirt $20.00 Coffee Mug $5.00 Wine Glass $4.00 Stubby Holder $4.00 Hat (Cap Style) $10.00
Please contact the Wudinna Telecentre to purchase
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES COMBINED
Uniting/Lutheran/Anglican Worship
Sunday 1st December 10am Wudinna Lutheran Ch.—LR
Sunday 8th December 9am Yaninee —LR 10am Wudinna Uniting Ch.—HC Rev. Ashley Davis
Sunday 15th December 10am Wudinna Lutheran Ch.—HC Pastor Brian Keller
Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 5pm Wudinna Uniting Ch. Rev. Susan Doughty *All Denominations/Everybody Welcome*
Sunday 29th December 10am Wudinna Lutheran Ch.—LR
Wudinna Catholic Mass Times
Sunday 1st December 8:30am Mass
Saturday 7th December 6:00pm Mass
Sunday 15th December 9:00am Litergy of the Word
with Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd December 11am Mass
Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December 5:00pm Mass
Sunday 29th December 8:30am Mass
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Thursday 19th December
5:00pm
Wudinna Telecentre
New committee members and observers welcome to attend.
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Book in EARLY for CARE of your lounge suites
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Give Brian a call on 0427 802 244
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New Homes/Renovations LED Lighting
Generator Inlets Switchboard Upgrades Maintenance/Repairs
Call Adam Murphy
0427 055 903
[email protected] PO BOX 216 Wudinna SA 5652
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Carpentry Re-roofing Sheds Carports
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Services • Driver Licence & Boat Theory Tests (bookings essential) • Motor vehicle registration renewals, cancellations & transfers • Replacement number plates • Ordering motor vehicle special plates • Change of address • New owner registration • Notice of disposal for a motor vehicle • Sale of Power of Attorney & Guardianship Kits, Drivers Handbook,
Learner Drive Log Books. • Hardcopies of The Riders Handbook (Motorbike), SA Boating Safety
Handbook.
Wudinna & Districts Telecentre, 44 Eyre Highway WUDINNA SA 5652. For more information or enquiries, please contact us on 08 8680 2969 or visit www.sa.gov.au. Open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
Wudinna Service Agent
Bill Bedford – Pilot Extraordinaire
In a previous story I featured Robert Bedford of Kyancutta and his fascination with Aviation. His son Bill Bedford also was a keen aviator and his love of flying soon turned into a voluntary air ambulance service. He is credited with saving scores of lives……Graham Waters Bill’s love of aircraft started when aeroplanes started landing at the Kyancutta aerodrome and when Eyre Peninsula Airways started. Bill took every opportunity to take a flight and soon decided to buy an aircraft. Bill wrote his memoirs in a book titled “A Thousand Hours of Flying Light Aircraft” the following is an extract from his book. ”After the war some surplus Tiger Moth aircraft were sold in Western Junction, Tasmania, and I sent the auc-tioneers a deposit. Next thing I received a telegram. “Purchased on your behalf Tiger Aircraft £62/10/-.” Well I was now the owner of a trainer aircraft in flying condition, but no one to fly it, An offer to check and deliver it for £100 was accepted and soon our first permanently based aircraft arrived at Kyancutta. In November 1947 I had my first les-son, Roy Goon my instructor and I took of from Port Pirie and I logged my first hour and 15 minutes.” When BCA Flying Doctor services based there D.H.83 Fox Moth at Kyancutta Bill extended his hanger to take two planes. In June 1949 Bill logged his first hundred hours and started to do emergency flights with doctors, sisters and patients to Cook, Coober Pedy, Port Lincoln, Kimba etc. in all kinds of weather. Bill used The D.H. Fox Moth until 1953 then purchased an Auster to continue his ambulance work. Again from Bill’s book. “My longest day’s work was a trip to Coober Pedy to pick up a 86 year old man who had fallen down a mine shaft. Towards evening we received a call and headed to Coober Pedy 450 miles north north-west. Land-ing at Mt Eba to refuel we could not contact Coober Pedy to check if the flare path was set so we stayed the night. The next morning 40 minutes before first light and until the compass could be read I flew by the morning star which was approximately east – I hoped. At daylight, after a few minutes of frantic landmark hunting, I found I was about 5 miles off course. We landed at the strip just after sunrise. After picking up the poor old chap we flew to Parafield where an ambulance was waiting. We refuelled again and headed back to Kyancutta where we arrived just after dark and landed with the aid of a bonfire, We covered 908 miles in 9 hours flying time. Another time the matron of the Port Lincoln hospital phoned: “Can you fly a patient to Adelaide immediately?” I load-ed the stretcher and was soon at Port Lincoln aerodrome. A hospital sister was waiting and stepped into the plane, I said “Where is the patient?” Sister said ‘here” and showed me a cardboard box – not much larger than a shoe box – which contained a tiny 24 hour old Rh baby, to be taken to Adelaide for a blood transfusion.” Bill continued flying patients until an ambulance plane was stationed at Whyalla in 1965. Bill was the owner of five aircraft, The Tiger Moth, 2 Austers and 2 Airadale Beagles, One of the Beagles in conjunction with Kevin Barns. Bill Bedford passes away aged 62. The chairman of the LeHunte District Council W. L. Wilkins praised Bill in a newspa-per story after his death. “He had flown hundreds of hours and thousands of miles on missions of mercy with his planes and had never asked for any reward. The council and the residents of Eyre peninsula had tried many times to have Mr Bedford’s outstanding work recognised in the New Years and Queens Birthday honours but had failed to get the support of successive State and Federal Governments. We could never understand how public servants who had merely done their duty and sports persons who had been well rewarded for there performances could be recognised every year, but a community service as outstanding as this could repeatedly be denied recognition.” Mr Wilkins said. The Lehunte district honoured Bill’s memory with a framed citation in the “W.R. Bedford” Terminal at the Wudinna Airport.
WUDINNA LIONS NEWS
Lions Christmas cakes for sale at Wudinna Post Office, thanks to Kylie Bartley for selling them or contact Marlene Boylan on 0429802215
Individual Christmas cakes are provided for Meals on Wheels re-cipients as well as Hospital patients and staff.
1.5 KG cost $17.00 & 1KG cost $13.00
The Wudinna Lions Club supported Carol Cummings, the Chaplain at Wudinna Area School by providing funding for the Primary Christmas seminar. As is our annual practice we provide $30
citasenship awards to selected secondary students. The Lions are also supporting CAROLS in the PARK by providing
SAFE CANDLES and bracelets.
ADVANCE NOTICE Car boot sale MARCH 2020 at the Wudinna Show Grounds.
Watch this space.
THE GOVERNMENT FARM
A 100 Year History– Minnipa Agriculture Centre
By Bob Holloway
$35
Available for purchase from the Wudinna and Districts
Telecentre or
by contacting Dot Brace—Minnipa Ag Centre 8680 6202
The Eyre Peninsula NRM Small Grants are now open!
The EP Natural Resources Management Board welcome applications for the small grants in three streams: • Community and local government small grants
• Aboriginal community small grants
• Farming systems small grants
The grants are a great opportunity for local communities, Indigenous communities and farming groups to get involved in natu-ral resources. Successful projects may include groups which would like to participate in workshops or host expert guest speakers on the sustainable management of soil health or financial and mental health skills, for example. If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to call NRM Officer and Regional Agriculture Landcare Facili-tator Holly Whittenbury, based at 44 Eyre Highway, Wudinna, on 0417 404 129. Applications close at close of business Friday 29 November 2019. www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/eyrepeninsula/get-involved/grants-and-funding
——- A separate national grant (NLP Smart Farms Small Grant (Round 3)) is also open until 11pm 19 December, 2019. For more details please visit: www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/national-landcare-program-smart-farms-small-grants-round-3
Does your business require local
OFFICE HIRE?
Private office spaces available for
day-use & long term hire.
Centrally located in Wudinna along
the Eyre Highway with a large
carpark, heating & air-conditioning,
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New national services for Carers Introducing the Carer Gateway Counselling Service. The service is a new, free phone counselling service for Carers, operating nationally from July 1 and proudly managed by Catholic Care.
The only criteria to be eligible for the service are as follows: • The person is in a caring role. This could be caring
and/or providing support for a person with a disability, mental health issue, substance misuse issue, dementia or caring for somebody who is frail and/or aged.
• The Carer must be over 18-years of age. • The Carer must be unpaid, ie. they are not employed
by an agency as a care giver. There are no restrictions for those on carer payments.
We encourage all carers to give us a call, no matter what their circumstances, so they can be assessed for eligibility and/or referred onto other services as appropriate.
The Counselling Service is open from 8am to 6pm weekdays and Carers can call the service on 1800 422 737 and select option 1 to self-refer.
Brochures containing more information, including how to access the Carer Gateway Service are available at the Wudinna Telecentre, or online at www.carergateway.gov.au. Many carers are already participating on the site and gaining support by sharing their experiences.
When you bank with Wudinna agency great things happen in your community.
Local projects find funding. Local clubs find sponsorship. Local schools benefit.
That’s because we invest part of our profits into making your community a better place to live. Like when we gave $10,000 for a new pavilion roof for the Wudinna AH&F Society.
Every account matters. Every loan counts.
And, you can access a suite of banking products rivalling any bank in the country.
So, if you’re not banking with us already, drop by and be part of something bigger.
Drop into your nearest agency at Wudinna & District Telecentre, 44 Eyre Highway or phone 8680 2969.
Wudinna & Districts Swimming Pool
The good news is the Pool is Open and the water is at a nice swimming temperature – currently sitting at around 25 degrees. Unfortunately, the small pool has some leaks and we have had to section off that area. Hopefully we can soon have repairs complete. Our yearly reminder that all small children and non-swimmers must always be within arms-reach, makes for a safe swimming season.
Memberships for the 2019/2020 Season have been kept the same as last year with a Full Season Family Membership costing $230.00 and Full Season Single Membership $120.00. Part year payments and paying in instalments can be made after liaising with our Treasurer, Mel Crosby – phone 0428 420 495. Cash is accepted however if you can EFT is preferred. Pay to Wudinna & Districts Swimming Pool
BSB 105 171
Acct 774 554 340
Once your payment has been received by the Treasurer, the ‘Terms & Conditions for Entry to The Pool will be mailed to you for signatures and return.
For our Public Swimming hours, during November and March if the local temperature is forecast for 28 degrees, the pool will open. In December, January & February we open at 25 degrees. You can also check Wudinna District Swimming Pool Face Book Page for updates. Our Non-Member daily entry fee for both Adults and Children is $5.00 with babies under 12 months free.
Swimming Pool Membership Raffle has been drawn with the Family Membership won by Carmen Petty and the Single by Chelsea Zwar. Thanks to those who entered.
Canteen Co-ordinators A big thankyou to Jess Atkinson and Carmen Petty who have kindly taken on managing the Swimming Pool Canteen. This involves ordering and stocking the canteen, we still rely on other volunteers to be rostered on for sales – if you haven’t been approached and would like to offer some time to assist fill the canteen roster, call Lisa on 0427 802 581
Filtration Thanks to Keith Phillips who has volunteered to assist with the Filtration Management. If there is any-one else interested please Eleanor on 0429 137 792
Don’t forget to Register to attend the CPR Course being held at TAFE SA Wudinna Campus on Sunday December the 8th at 2pm – 5pm, Cost $55 per person. To Register you can go online to the TAFE SA website and search Car-dio Pulmonary Resuscitation – scroll down to Wudinna and click on enrol now. If you would prefer assistance with Registering please phone TAFE SA Wudinna Campus on 8680 2212.
We appreciate all pool users assisting keeping the area clean, safe and inviting to public, occasional users/travellers etc
We encourage use of the pool for enjoyment, lap swimming, rehabilitation, swimming club, water babies, adult day time, VACSWIM and more – come and enjoy!
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Spring/Summer Fashion Garments
in a variety of colours and styles
suitable to wear on any occasion
Garments from previous seasons reduced,
down to $29.95.
Come & check out the collect at
24 Naylor Tce, Wudinna
0427 802 244
& try on in the privacy of my home.
Cash or card welcome.
Postie Fashion the fashion piece that go a long way.
From the Wudinna & Districts Telecentre Committee & Staff!
We hope you have a relaxing festive season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Please note, The Telecentre will be closed on Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) and reopen on Thursday 2 January 2020.
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Please be active and vigilant. Fire hazard is real and the devastating effect of fire can be heart breaking and life threatening.
Fuel Breaks and Block Clearance All landowners should have taken the following action to assist the reduction of fire hazards: • Within 20m of a prescribed building, reduce grass and under-
growth to a maximum height of 10cm; • If the land is a vacant block, under half a hectare in area, reduce
all grass and undergrowth to a maximum height of 10cm over the whole block;
• On cropping land and vacant blocks over half a hectare in area, establish and maintain a fuel break around the whole perimeter. The fuel break shall be at least a four (4) metre strip on which all grass and undergrowth is reduced to a maximum height of 10cm.
Council is committed to working with the Country Fire Service to ensure that our bushfire risk is controlled as far as possible, and we are seeking the support of landowners to make our region as safe as possible.
Nominations for Wudinna District Council Australia Day Awards close on Friday 6th December. Award Categories include:
• Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year (Under 30) • Community Event of the Year • Business of the Year • Employee of the Year
Awards will be announced on Australia Day, Sunday 26th January 2020 at a community breakfast which is held from 8.30am in Apex Park, Wudinna.
The Australia Day event will also incorporate the formal opening of the new pump track and splash pad and will include a range of activities for young people.
Wudinna District Council has been advised by the Federal Government that it will again receive funding to provide assistance to communities in drought affected areas through the Drought Communities Funding Program. As in 2018/19, the funding is for $1M.
The funding focuses on enhancing community infrastructure, providing local jobs and stimulating the district economy. Projects must be completed by 31 December 2020.
At its meeting on Tuesday 19th November, Council determined on this occasion it would like to focus on larger projects with demonstrated enduring benefit for the community.
Council invite expressions of interest for projects from the community for consideration to be nominated as part of this Drought Communities Funding Round.
While there is a focus on larger projects, it does not preclude smaller project ideas from being considered.
Expressions of interest must be in writing, clearly scoped, costed and provide evidence of benefit to community infrastructure and employment of local people. They need to be submitted by close of business, 5pm Monday 9th December by email to [email protected] or to Council directly at its offices in Burton Tce, Wudinna.
Community representatives interested in putting in an expression of interest are actively encouraged to discuss their project idea with Council beforehand by contacting Craig Midgely, Economic and Community Development Manager on 8680 2002 or email [email protected]
Tenders are invited for the sale of
IMPOUNDED VEHICLES Toyota Bus - White
Toyota Corolla Seca - Blue Holden Jackaroo - Silver/Grey
Hyundai Excel - Blue Toyota Kluger - White
The vehicles listed for sale are in second-hand condition, not currently registered and are in non-working order. Council do not provide warranty for any purchases made.
For further details or to arrange an inspection please contact Neil Haines, Works Manager by phone on 8680 2002 or at the Council Office, 11 Burton Terrace, Wudinna.
Tender price must be submitted for each individual item and specify the vehicle being tendered for.
Tenders should be marked “Impounded Vehicles Tender” and addressed to Wudinna District Council, PO Box 6, Wudinna SA 5652 or [email protected] and should be received by 5pm Friday, 13 December 2019.
No tender necessarily accepted. Alan F McGuire
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Councillors, CEO & Staff wish everyone a Safe and Happy Festive Season.
Please note the final day Council’s office will be open for 2019 is Tuesday 24 December.
We will see you in the New Year from Thursday 2 January, 2020!
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Wudinna 2pm – 5pm
Minnipa 10am – 1pm
Yaninee 9am – 11am
Warramboo 2pm – 4pm
Christmas
Day Boxing
Day
Wudinna 1pm – 5pm
Kerbside Collection
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2pm – 5pm
Minnipa 10am – 1pm
Yaninee 9am – 11am
Warramboo 2pm – 4pm
New Year’s
Day Minnipa
11am – 12pm
Wudinna 1pm – 5pm
Kerbside Collection
* Note: NO Refuse Sites will be open on the Public Holidays *
A significant number of residents are overfilling their garbage bins to the point that the bin lid will not close. Bins that are overfilled are difficult to empty and can cause litter to spill and attract unwanted pests. It also causes an amenity issue for surrounding properties as the smell is no longer contained within the bin and it is quite unsightly to see waste spilling out of bins.
If you need extra bin capacity, contact Council for additional service options and costs.
It has been over twelve months since Council commence mechanised kerbside waste collection, restricted access to the waste transfer sites and introduced disposal charges at the waste sites. Overall, the transition has been quite successful and we thank you all for your cooperation during the transition period. A review of the services was conducted at the November Council meeting and some changes to the opening hours at the waste transfer sites were adopted as a means to better utilise Council’s resources.
Please be advised that new opening times for our refuse site and transfer stations as of 1 January 2020 will be: Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday
Wudinna - 9am – 12pm - 1pm – 5pm 2pm – 5pm
Minnipa - - 11am – 12pm - 10am – 1pm
Yaninee 9am – 10am - - - -
Warramboo 11am – 12pm - - - -
Please be aware that Council’s Office will be closed between Christmas & New Year.
If you require any Waste Voucher Booklets, these will need to be purchased from our office before we close on Tuesday, 24 December 2019.
Waste Voucher Booklets are also available for purchase from the Minnipa Community Store during business hours.
Outside Ideas aim to complete the civil construction component of the Eyre Highway Streetscape Project by early December 2019. The construction of the project took a little longer than anticipated due to various, unpredictable factors that arose whilst the works were being conducted.
Council has received a number of comments regarding the installation of the pedestrian refuge near the Australian Farmer sculpture. It was a requirement of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) that this be installed. Council have previously raised concerns about the inconvenience this installation causes for wide loads travelling on the Eyre Highway. As a result of this, DPTI have approved the removal of the pedestrian refuge, at their cost.
The next phase of the project will be for SA Power Networks to underground the powerlines in front of the Wudinna and Districts Telecentre. We have not been provided with a specific date for this yet but it will occur in the first three months of 2020.
Council are currently developing the plans for the landscaping component of the project and considering our options to complete these works in a time and cost efficient manner.