From the CEO’s desk…. Tumby Bay Transfer Station

1 From the CEO s Council Staff Changes On behalf of Council and fellow staff members I wish to thank Tony Irvine for his past two years of service to the Tumby Bay district. Tony has implemented a number of strategies within the administration of Council which have increased Council s level of professionalism and compliance in many areas. His communication with local organisations has also provided many groups and individuals with a better understanding of Council s role within our community and greatly assisted with communication of Council goals. We wish Tony well in his new position with the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association and look forward to working with him on matters of regional significance into the future.

2 Council is working towards the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer in the coming weeks. I would also take this opportunity to convey my thanks and appreciation to both Glenda Pickford and Rachelle Richter who will also be leaving our organisation in the coming weeks. Both ladies have proven to be valuable employees of Council with their attention to detail and work ethic without question. I wish them all the best in their chosen futures. The following employees have recently been appointed to Council staff and I look forward to working with them over the coming years: Executive Assistant - Julie Kemp comes to us having gained Local Government experience with the District Council of Streaky Bay and will be working closely with senior staff and Elected Members.

3 Administration Officer - Carolyn Birkin has moved across the road from the Tumby Bay Area School and brings a wealth of experience to her new role with Council. Carolyn will play an important part in the timely administration of Council business processes and daily activities. Construction Maintenance Worker - Ben Clements will join the Works Department later this month having gained valuable experience with both the District Council of Streaky Bay and City of Port Lincoln. Dion Watson, Acting Chief Executive Officer Tumby Bay Transfer Station The Tumby Bay Transfer Station on Bratten Road opened on 27th August 2012. Gate prices are as listed below. The facility recycles cardboard, newspaper, steel, other metals, wood, green waste, concrete and bricks.

4 This provides the community with a method to reduce the cost of their waste disposal in landfill if they are able to separate their waste and recyclables. Opening hours are listed below: Monday til Wednesday til Friday til Sunday til Item Price per M3 inc GST Landfill $ Recyclables/Green waste $ Concrete without reo $ Concrete with reo $ Scrap Steel/Clean Fill No Charge NOMOZ Mosquito Larvacide Pellets with Prolink INFORMATION AND SAMPLES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE COUNCIL OFFICE. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tumby Bay The president Ivy Freeman opened the meeting with the creed and welcomed ten members plus two prospective new members and one visitor.

5 Apologises were received and the roll call was What I did for the holidays. Activities included: Making Jam, Going to Queensland to see family for Christmas Having an operation Spending Christmas in hospital Going to Perth to see family for Christmas and bring Grandchildren back Dealing with excess fruit making jam Going to Edillilie to see family for Christmas Coming to Tumby Bay for Christmas Secretary Joan Winter read the minutes of the previous meeting and that was accepted without opposition. The treasures and the craft reports were dealt with and accepted. Joan Winters, secretary , gave the cottage report on Marie s behalf. Marie Lally received further quotes for solar power on the cottages.

6 The cottages have been fully booked during the holiday period and continue to be well patronised. Some bookings have been made for up to twelve months ahead. Suggestions were requested tor the celebration of the Tumby Bay 80th birthday later this year. Our guest speaker Marlene Poole talked to us about her many interesting adventures as a member of various motor cycle clubs with her husband Peter. They have travelled extensively throughout the country both in South Australia and Interstate with Marlene riding pillion and towing a camper trailer. They now travel on a three wheeler but always before it was two wheels. Once she was riding a motorbike herself with her son on the back, rather reluctantly and not feeling confident in her early days as a rider, when she seemed to get faster and faster.

7 A corner came up and she couldn t get around it so the bike dumped both of them. Her son refused to ride with her next time. Travelling around as part of a club they get to meet and make many friends and see a lot of our big country. We found Marlene s memories very interesting and certainly different and maybe some of us were just a little bit envious of her adventures. Marlene was presented with a gift of thanks for her entertaining talk about motor cycles. Members finished up with afternoon tea and chatter. Competitions Single bloom 1st Joan Winters 2nd Ivy Freeman Multiple bloom 1st Val Cronk 2nd Pearl Carr Competition ~ Six iced cockles 1st Gwenda Branford 2nd Rita Higgins Ivy Edwards, Ph 0429 208 161 Branch reporter Tumby Bay Hospital & Uringa Auxiliary Inc.

8 12 members were welcomed by 1st Vice President Cynthia Fulton, to our meeting on 6th March. Our Auxiliary is going well, members were thanked for catering for a recent Funeral. Michelle Kenworthy gave a Hospital report in the absence of DON. Michelle told us that the Hospital is in the process of having major renovations, with the removal of old flooring and new flooring being put down in the entrance and eastern end of the Hospital. All work should be near completion soon. The new Dura Care Bed has arrived at the Hospital and we were thanked for that donation. (nos. 5 in our project of replacing 12) Guest Speaker, Janene Piip was introduced and presented a power point presentation to us, speaking about GRANTS that she has obtained for the Hospital, over a number of years.

9 Janene has offered to assist us, if needed in the future. We will be most appreciative of her support. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd April, at , in the activity room of the Medical Centre. New comers would be most welcome. Tumby Bay and Districts Garden Club Meeting President Eileen Weiss welcomed 19 members, and 5 apologises were accepted. SINGLE BLOOM Winner Judy Milton Dahlia 2nd Heidi Roberts Rose St Patrick MULTIPLE BLOOM Winner Julia Rehn Species Gladioli 2nd Carol Beaton Orchid THIRD TABLE Winner Rhonda Habner Garden Arrangement 2nd Bev Holder Garden Photo POT PLANT Winner Bev Oliver Tuberous Begonia 2nd Rhonda Habner Impatiens Following the meeting wonderful s were seen of Rose Gardens of the world.

10 The next meeting is April 8th, 10am. Hostesses are Bev Holder and Julia Rehn. Pap Awareness Week P a p A w a r e n e s s W e e k p r o v i d e s a n opportunity for a wide range of heath and community organisations in South Australia to promote the importance for regular Pap smears to prevent cervical cancer. If you are between the ages of 18 and 70 years and have ever been sexually active, you should have a Pap smear every two years. A Pap smear can find early warning signs long before cancer of the cervix (neck of the womb) develops. If women have regular Pap smears, 90% of cervical cancers can be prevented.