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Flinders Ports Grants for students 10-18 years |
Updated:
Thursday November 20, 2008
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Mentors required. If you
have an hour a week to spare to work one on one with an individual
student to develop self esteem and a wholesome outlook to school
and community please contact Garry Downey at Port Lincoln High
School or phone 0438 147 654 |
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Draft Strategy for Planning Country Health Services - open for
4 week public and stakeholder consultation. Closes 5th December
2008. See media release "Consultations
a mockery"
Vickie Chapman urges people to attend meetings
Cleve 2-4pm Today, Cummins 18 November 9-11am,
Wudinna 18 November 2-4pm and Streaky Bay Tuesday 18
November 7-9pm.
Daylight Saving debacle -
public comment. Your view on the impact of 3 extra weeks of DLS is
sought by 21 November 2008. Email
daylight@safework.sa.gov.au |
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Warning: Scam Circulating Port
Lincoln Businesses
Local Businesses are currently receiving a chain letter that
requests owners/managers to send a With Comps slip to a seven year
old boy named John Craig who is suffering terminal cancer and
wants to make the Guinness Book of Records. Businesses are
also asked to forward the chain letter to ten other businesses.
Businesses are advised to ignore the chain letter and to not
forward it on. The letter is a scam that has been running in
different forms since 1990.
The recipient can use the information on the With Comps Slips to
set up databases for advertising, scam emails, email viruses or
for setting up bank accounts, fake identification, etc.
For more information on this particular scam do a 'Google' search
on John Craig. For more
information on scams go to
www.ocba.sa.gov.au |
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DON'T
FORGET ........ the West Coast & Eyre Peninsula Flag Competition
Do
you think the West Coast and Eyre
Peninsula need a distinctive flag
of their own to identify
residents where ever they go?
Liz Penfold and Bob & Musharella Puglisi do!
So they are sponsoring a competition with $1,000.00 first prize, $800.00 people's choice
award and a school children's category with $100 first prize, $60
second and $40 third. Read 'Terms & Conditions' below.
Terms & Conditions
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All entries must
be submitted in colour and on A4 size paper or cloth.
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The coastal
outline from the top of the Spencer Gulf through to the Western
Australian border must be in the design.
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Entries must be
received by 5pm Thursday November 27th 2008. Winners will be
announced in local press 11
December.
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Entries along with
name, address and contact number are to be submitted to: ‘WC & EP
Flag Competition, PO Box 1798,
Port Lincoln, SA, 5606’ or delivered to
the Flinders Electorate Office, Level 1, Civic Centre Port Lincoln.
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Judge’s decision
is final, no correspondence will be entered into.
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All entries become
property of the organisers for possible future uses to benefit the
people of the region.
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Prize money is a
donation from Liz Penfold & Bob & Musharella
Puglisi.
Don't hesitate, get creative and design
our West Coast & Eyre Peninsula flag now! |
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Infrastructure Australia - Liz Penfold's submission for
Eyre Peninsula also
media
release |
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4 October 2008 - Port Neill celebrated it's centenary in fine
style. Pictured with Liz below is Alistair Chalmers who together
with his brother Rolland donated the centenary plaque unveiled by
Rowan Ramsey. The Chalmers family were some of the
district's earliest settlers.

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2 October 2008 Liz launched the WestArt Eyre Heads art
exhibition in Ceduna and also officially opened Oysterfest 2008.
Pictured below is artist Shondell Lee with her prize winning entry
"Eve's Love". This years Oysterfest was an outstanding
success with record crowds.
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5 October 2008
Bel's wedding!
Flinders Electorate Officer Belinda Foureur was married to Damien
Ryan in Port Lincoln.
This lovely event also provided us with a great opportunity to
have a 'staff get together'.
Pictured from left to right are Julie Low, Liz, Bel (now Mrs.
Ryan), Angela Cordon, Daphne Freeman, Alicia Perkins (2001-2004 )
Alyssa Slater (trainee 2006) and Melanie Beames.
Bel and Damo honeymooned in Tasmania. |
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Pinky Point Memorial - Remembering and Moving On
A stunning mosaic memorial to those who have lost their lives
to the sea between Haslam to the Western Australian border has
been unveiled in Thevenard.
An initiative of the Thevenard Ratepayers and Residents Group Inc.
it was sponsored by Country Arts SA, Ceduna District Council,
Ceduna Aboriginal Arts & Culture Centre and Thevenard Ratepayers
and Residents Group.
This fabulous landmark was designed by Michael Tye, constructed by
Nick Karagiannis and Howard Edson, and Coordinated by Chris
Gascoyne.
Thank you to the many supporters, volunteers and mosaic workers
for their time, dedication and effort. |
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18 September
2008 Liz meets "The Animal"
Randall Nelson OAM, aka Animal rode his Quike (that's a trike with
an extra wheel he informs us!) into Port Lincoln this week
spreading good cheer. He called into the Flinders Electorate
Office with Gordon Hartley who was showing Animal around Port
Lincoln. They were on their way to visiting Port Lincoln
Special School where Animal had gifts to distribute to students.
Animal is one of
three founding members of Kings Cross Bikers Social and Welfare
Club and he spends his time fundraising for disadvantaged
Australians. Animal is travelling around Australia and has
met thousands of people along the way. You can check out
Animal's travels on
www.kingcrossbikers.com |

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Arno Bay
Water Harvesting Project Opening
29th August
2008
The community
of Arno Bay will save more than 2.6 million litres of water with
their new water harvesting facility.
Five years of
planning and building including 3200 volunteer hours have seen the
project come to fruition. Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey
officially opened the project. |
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New Port Submission-
Click here to see Liz's submission to the Premier on building
a purpose built multi use Port south of Port Neill.
Petition
Against the Development
of the Point Lowly Peninsula
Are you concerned about
the planned
development of the Point Lowly Peninsula
- a proposed desalination plant and a bulk ore export deep
sea port that has potential to harm Spencer
Gulf and the marine life which inhabit it?.
Click here to download a copy of the petition. |
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Wedding
Anniversaries and Special Birthdays
Do you
know someone who is celebrating their 100th birthday? Or a
special couple celebrating 50, 60, 65 or 70 years of marriage?
You can apply for them to receive letters from their
local MP, the Prime Minister or even the Queen. Please contact
our office for the application forms which are simple to fill
out. You just need to provide a birth/marriage certificate with
the application.
Letters Received:
50th Wedding Anniversary- The Prime Minister, The Premier,
Federal Leader of the Opposition, Federal Member of Parliament,
State Member of Parliament
60th, 65th, 70th Wedding Anniversary and 100th Birthday- Her
Majesty the Queen, The Governor General, the Governor, The Prime
Minister, The Premier, Federal Leader of the Opposition, Federal
Member of Parliament, State Member of Parliament.
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Burma relief effort
Following the devastating cyclone that hit Burma earlier this year
Liz made a personal donation to assist in the relief effort.
Liz had travelled into Burma in August 2007 when she visited an
orphanage and she was very keen to ensure that these children were
helped as much as possible.
Recently Liz was sent the picture left with a note to say that the
balance of the money from her donation went towards the purchase
of a small sampan for villagers who lived in the delta area hit by
the cyclone. The sampan has been named Geoff and Liz! |
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Low Rainfall
Grazing Systems and Pastures Bus Trip
Planned for Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday
24th of September, to have a look at grazing systems and different
pastures on EP and the mid north. Cost
is $110 (inc GST) but includes
travel, accommodation & most meals.
Contact Liz Guerin by 12 September to book a seat
on 0427261671.
Click Here for Flyer. |
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Attention
Women over 50
Early detection of
breast cancer ensures a greater chance of successful
treatment. Free Screening Mammograms in Port Lincoln mid August and
mid November in the Mobile Unit which will be located at Arteyrea
Workshop, 23 Mortlock Tce. Call 132 050 for appointments and
information. |
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The Rural
Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
An initiative to support rural
origin individuals to undertake allied health and oral health
degrees so they may pursue a clinical career in rural and remote
Australia. The scholarship provides
$10,000 a year to assist students with accommodation, living and
travel expenses during their studies. Eligible students will have
lived in a rural or remote region of Australia for at least five
consecutive years or eight cumulative years.
For further information contact RAHUS Administrator,
Services for ARRAH on 1800 338 061 or by email on
rahus@sarrah.org.au or
view the SARRAH website at
www.sarrah.org.au .
Applications open Monday 28th
July 2008 and close on Monday 29th September 2008. |
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Country Hospital Downgrades:
Well done to all those who have been
writing, emailing, phoning the Health Minister and media with your
concerns about the Country Health Care Plan. The Minster announced
that the plan will be reviewed and the 'bad bits' taken out.
Keep up the pressure, it is working! |
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Protesting in Wirrulla Sunday 22 June 2008 |
Wednesday 18th June 2008 Parliament House rally
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Go
to:
Liberal Leader
Martin Hamilton Smith's website
www.martin2010.com.au for information on
the South Australian
branch of the Liberal Party. Martin Hamilton- Smith will
lead the Liberals into the next state election, 20th March
2010. Why not check out the Liberals election policies and
make an informed vote at the next election. Make your vote count!
For a membership form contact Daphne Freeman, President of the
Port Lincoln branch on 8682 2394. |
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Corruption Watch This website www.corruptionwatch.com.au
is an opportunity for you
to tell about your dealings with Government.
Click here
for more information about the website. |
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Are you an organ donor?
People over 18 years can register their
consent any time (or objection) on the Australian Organ Donor Register.
Call 1800 777 203 or go to
www.hic.gov.au or visit your local Medicare office.
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healthdirect
Australia provides free
health advice over the phone from Registered Nurses - 24 hours a
day 7 days a week
1800 022 222*
*This is a
free call, however charges may apply when calling from some mobile
phones
Please visit
http://www.health.sa.gov.au/sahealthcallcentre/ for more
information.
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'Do not' get confused by call
registers
The Federal Government established the 'Do Not Call
Register' to deal with unwanted telemarketing contacts. Since then
it has emerged that a private business has also set up a similar
register called the 'Do Not Contact Register'. This
register charges subscribers an annual fee of $10. It is important
not to get them mixed up. If you have any questions regarding the
Federal Government 'Do Not Call Register' you can contact
1300 792 958 or visit
www.donotcall.gov.au
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Buy SA = Shop
Locally
South Australians are being urged to buy local to ensure jobs,
creativity and exports continue to surge in SA. Go to
www.buysouthaustralian.com.au to see a list of South Australian
products and produce. Why not list your business on this
site? Producers and manufacturers of SA products can register for
FREE to be included on the website. |
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Australian Red Cross
Bored? Enjoy Driving? The Red Cross are always looking for volunteer drivers
to transport clients to and from various appointments. The service provides
assistance to people who are aged, young with disabilities, financially &
socially disadvantaged, and their carers. If interested please phone: 1300
306 551.
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Foster parenting- Can you help?
Foster carers provide a stable supportive and nurturing home
for children who are separated from their parents. Foster
carers are special people who accept both the challenges of
caring for others as well as the rewards of contributing to a
young persons life.
There is a need for more of these special people to open their
homes. The Foster Carer Recruitment Service will provide you
with information about what it means to foster children.
Enquiries can be made by calling the toll free number 1800 210 145
or using the website
www.fostercarers.org.au |