COO-EE February 2021 [email protected] Congratulations Shineah!
Thank you to Edithburgh Foreshore Apartments for sponsoring Shineah with her new start to play in the SANFLW league with Woodville West Torrens in 2021. All the best for a great season.
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Published by Edithburgh Progress Association www.edithburgh.org.au email: [email protected] Caravan Park
We are looking for new Caravan Park Managers, applications close 5th Feb What a busy time we have had over the holidays, lots of people enjoying our lovely town The boat ramp has been busy as well with lots of boats on the water Our Cabins have finished the renovations and are looking great and lots of positive comments from guests who have stayed in them We have decided to keep some of the Cabins as Pet Friendly as many people are traelling with their fur babies these days
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We have one position vacant on the Committee so if you would like to apply, please email [email protected] We enjoyed an Australia Day Sausage sizzle at the Tidal Pool and thanks to John Edwards with lots of assistance from Peter and Mag A huge Congratulations to Kate Martin on receiving the Yorke Peninsula Counccil’s Citizen of the Year. The award is well deserved, thanks for all your hard work Kate The Jetty steps on either side are in good working order although the ladder at the end of the jetty is out of commission for the time being The Walk the Yorke sign at the Jetty has been replaced thanks to Council, this time with bollards around it. The Tidal Pool has seen quite a bit of action with the warmer weather and it is lovely to see everyone using it. We are having a new website designed for Edithburgh.org.au and it is coming along nicely. We hope to have it live in the coming weeks. Save the Date—Sun 25th April—Edithburgh Institute Livvy and Pete, the songs of Olivia Newton John and Peter Allen. Tickets at he Post Office
Birds of the Heel Jeffrey Robinson
Chukar Partridge Our esteemed editor, Terry Braund, of the Cooee keeps many strange things in his garden. Recently, my wife, Elspeth, was re- turning a manuscript to Terry and on her way out of the garden noticed a strange bird in his garden. She took this photograph with her telephone. Later, Terry and Elspeth asked me what is this bird. I should have known as I saw one in Edithburgh a cou- ple of years ago, but failed to get a photograph. It took me some time to work out what bird it was especially as it was not in any of my bird books. I was helped and then went to Google that has photos similar to this one. The Chukar Partridge was introduced into New South Wales. It is a native of mountainous regions of Asia and as far west as Europe. It is about 38cm in height and can weigh as much as 800grams. There is concern that it can hybridise with a native par- tridge and it has been designated a potential serious threat in some states. It is also a favoured game bird. Is this one an escapee from someone’s aviary or a commercial breeder?
Photographed by Elspeth Robinson A brilliant Australia Day celebration at Maitland Town Hall. Congratulations to all nominees and es- pecially to Yorke Peninsula Council’s Australia Day Award winners:
Stacey Searle, Mayor Braund Peter Stockings with Mayor and Kate Martin Braund With special thanks to Australia Day Ambassador Michael Angelakis. (Shown here with Tom Braund The Young Citizen of the Year for 2020 – Stacey Searle. Stacey is 20 years old and an incredibly talented musician. Having been devastated by the suicide of a close friend at a young age, Stacey has devoted herself to helping others, in particular children who have suffered the loss of a loved one, in the local and broader community. Through her music and volunteer work, Stacey actively shares valuable messages about mental health and suicide as well as personal experiences and messages of hope. Stacey regularly volunteers at Feel the Magic camps, working with children who are grieving a loved one, usually a parent or sibling. She participates in the annual Ski for Life event, along the River Murray, to raise awareness around mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention, in particular the high rate ofsuicide experienced by rural communities, and actively supports Local Government and sui- cide prevention groups indelivering mental health initiatives and programs to local and broader communi- ties.
The Citizen of the Year for 2020— Kate Martin. Kate is known in her local community through her work at SYP Community Hub. Kate is a tireless worker for our community who, no matter how much trouble, always goes above and be- yond to achieve the best result for the Community and those who reside in it. Kate was actively involved in assisting the community during the bushfires in December 2019 and most recently the Covid 19 pandemic. She has been a wonderful source of comfort, support, guidance and help to so many of our Community members. One business in particular has much gratitude for Kate after she assisted them in getting Government support and grants in order to keep their business functional during the pandemic. Community members believe she has, does and always will go beyond her job role in helping others.
Award for Active Citizenship – Peter stockings Peter is a reluctant winner, Peter or “Sox” as he is known in his community, is a humble man that does not seek recognition for his deeds. As he did his best to wiggle out of this award. But a few helped me convince him to receive this not just for himself but for those who worked with him. Peter showed exceptional efforts during the devastating bushfires by coordinating, liaising and bringing together much needed resources from across the state. During the bushfires, Peter could be seen on the back of fire trucks coordinating, liaising and directing emergency services. Peter is described by community members as “an outstanding representative of country character, honest, shows integrity and a good bloke who helped save and still saving the region. He is so much of what a community should be with the best of Aussie humour mixed in”.
Darren Braund TRAV COLLINS
The fantastically talented former local played at the Edithburgh Football & Sporting Club on Friday 15th January. Trav shared with the audi- ence the 20 new songs he’d written over the past year and the stories behind them. He also played some of his older songs. Undeterred by the small numbers who had come to support him, he gave it his all.
Those of us that were there felt extremely privi- leged to share such an amazing performance..
Thank You Trav
Social tennis in Edithburgh every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Players must have a knowledge of the game. Be- come a social member of the Edithburgh tennis club - that way no court costs. We enjoy ourselves, keep fit, play mainly doubles, share a joke, plenty of banter and go for a coffee af- terwards and grateful we can still be active. The players are all ages and play to their own pace and love it. We have 3 courts and usually go for 1 hour, no need to ring just rock up when you can and don’t forget to bring your own special sense of humour - you will need it. Troubridge Scenic Drive to Pt Moorowie coastline is absolutely beautiful with the different colour of the sea and rocks in the late afternoon. Amazing. Photos from Christine McCabe
Hi all – tickets for the Peter Allen & Olivia Newton-John cabaret are now on sale Edithburgh Post Office Trybooking.com
And for your diary UNSUNG with Libby O’Donovan and Ame- lia Ryan – female rock and pop songs of the 60’s .. July 17 Edithburgh Institute Xmas Cabaret … December 4 Edithburgh Institute NUGGETT’S NOSH
“CHILLI PLUM CRABS”
Grab a couple of mates or family, this is such a fun day, a plastic tub with a rope attached, throw some old sneakers on, grab a crab rake or two, and head down to the beaches on low tide, look for grey mounds in amongst the yellow sand, good chance there’s a crab under that mound, rake across it, if you feel something, flip the rake, if it’s a crab toss it in the bin quickly, they have to be 11cm across from inside the biggest spine on their backs, your allowed 20 per person, but if there’s heaps of you, you don’t need that many, 10 each is fine. When you’ve got how many you want, take them home along with a bucket of sea water, bring the water to the boil, and immerse the crabs in it, bring it back to the boil and cook crabs 9 mins. Plunge them in icy cool water and cool them down quickly, this is truly hard work and is made a lot easier with a cold brewski or two. Keep going coz you’ve got more to do, ( hint.....eating hot crabs from the pot, is a great laxative ), another alternative is kill the crabs humanely, by putting them in the freezer for 1 hour, then it’s time to clean them, pull the shell cover off and discard it, pull the yellow mustard out and the gills, these are called dead mans fingers, rinse in seawater, and pop in ice, we’re ready for the marinade.
INGREDIENTS:- 1 x jar spc spicy plum sauce, 1 x cup of sweet chilli sauce, 1 lemon squeezed of its juices, and 1/2 cup of chopped coriander, (if you really like chilli, add as much Sambol olek, Asian chilli paste, as you think you can handle), but remember, you can always add more, but can never take it out, olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper.
METHOD:- Grab the crab halves, and pop on a towel, try to get as much excess water away from the crabs, then grab a lge
plastic bowl and put crabs in, ( let’s say we’re doing 12 crabs ), pour 1/4 of a jar spicy plum sauce, 1/4 of a bottle of sweet chilli sauce plus extra chilli paste if you want, the garlic, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pep- per, and really toss the crabs well, leave in the fridge for two hours, so better have another brewski or two, now stoke the BBQ to Med/High heat, drain the crabs, and pour a bit of oil on the BBQ, and toss the crabs on, turn the crabs as their cook- ing and starting to go red, keep basting the crabs with your remaining marinade, it takes about 10 to 12 mins to cook them, grab your mates and family, a great feed guaranteed, tall waffles on who caught the biggest crab, and all laugh at the memory of Grandad racing up the beach with a crab attached to his big toe. Hope you all enjoy the recipe.
HAPPY NOSHING FOLKS
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EDITHBURGH POST OFFICE & GIFT SHOP
Bill Pay, Banking, Phone Credit, Giftware, Stationery and more! Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12 noon
BP SERVICE STATION
Edithburgh Motors
ABN 20627496806 55 Blanch Street Edithburgh 5583 Peter & Carmen Proprietors Tyres, batteries, fishing gear, bait, dive cylinder refills, groceries and much more.
PANCAKE TEA Good food & family fun night
February 16th 2021 6-8 pm
All are welcome to join the Anglicans of SYP at Progress Hall, Stansbury Rd, Yorketown
Savoury & Sweet Pancakes Raffles and Competitions
Covid-safe procedures will be followed
Tickets at door: Adults $10 Children $5 (10-16) $3 (under 10) Family $25 (adults (2) and children (3) same family)
Information 8852 1385 Seafarers- The Forgotten Essential Workers
In The Yorke Peninsula Country Times of 19th Jan 2021, there were major articles telling of Viterra’s $5 million upgrade of the Port Giles terminal, and the $2 million upgrade of Wallaroo. Also the news that this year’s grain harvest is exceptionally good and there will be over 200,000 tons of wheat and lentils loaded across the two terminals this month. This is wonderful news for our farmers, truckies, wharf workers and associated workforce.
While this is such good news for our local economy. What of the sea- farers? The invisible workforce without who all this would not be possible.
Seafarers are men and women, just like us, who are working to sup- port their families and loved ones in their home lands, in countries all around the world. Seafarer’s contracts at sea are often 9– 12 months. During that time they are away from their loved ones, often with very little ability to even contact them. When seafarers are in ports to collect or discharge their cargoes, they are usually allowed a short time ashore.
Seafarers are responsible for providing us all with over 95% of our Some of the crew of the MV Lady 1 waving to daily requirements. Therefore they are extremely important man and show their thanks on Christmas Day. women for every one of us.
The impact of COVID 19 on seafarers is enormous. The crews are not permitted to go ashore, not permitted to leave their ships at the end of their contracts to go home, and none of our Mission volunteers are able to board the ships. Some seafar- ers have been stuck on their ships for well over 12 months. They are desperate to be with their families. Often their mental health is suffering as they are virtually prisoners on their ships.
The Mission to Seafarers, MtS, is a world wide organisation which has been helping seafarers for over 160 years. MtS volun- teers usually take the seafarers sightseeing, shopping or to their Flying Angel Centre for refreshment and relaxation, have had to find alternative ways to reach the crews and to provide some relief.
Unlike cruise ships, the cargo ships have no shops on board. Since the start of COVID 19 the MtS, has made individual care packs for the crews. These bags have had toothbrushes, toothpaste shampoo, deodorants,lip balms, small souvenirs, beanies, books, chocolates, chips, magazines and MtS calendars. These have always been very gratefully received when MtS volun- teers deliver them to the ship gangplank. It shows that seafarers are not forgotten, they are cared for and appreciated.
Port Giles MtS receive no funding and as the seafarers are not purchasing goods from our Flying Angel Centres we now have no income. Our funds are rapidly being depleted. In fact MtS centres in ports around Australia and the wider world are facing similar problems. In Portland, Victoria the MtS centre there is selling their goods to the public as they are running out of funds. Portland MtS is Port Giles’ MtS partner and in the past has been generous in their support.
Without support our MtS centres will be unable to continue but seafarers need our support during this COVID time more than ever.
To find out more about the MtS and seafarers visit www.mts.org.au or missiontoseafarers.org or contact June on 0416 195 286 or [email protected]. We are on Facebook- portgiles mts
June Harrison. Chaplain/Secretary Port Giles Mission to Seafarers Geoff Harrison delivering some Care Packs to some crew from the MV Lady 1. They were very surprised when the MTS bus arrived on Christmas morning, Return Thanks
Thank you to the family and many friends for their love and support following Glen’s passing. The phone calls, cards and flowers have been of great comfort.
Thanks also to the Ardrossan Hospital staff for their tender care and to all those who visited to support him. Linda
Pot of Gold at Edithburgh
Photo taken by Peter and Carmen at the Service Station
Troubridge Hotel/Motel Edithburgh
Restaurant and Bar Meals Cold Beer TAB. Keno, Pokies Live entertainment 10 Ensuite Units PH. 8852 6013 EDITHBURGH MUSEUM
OPENING HOURS Sun 10 am – 4 pm. Mon to Sat10 am – 1 pm
(dependent on availability of volunteers)
Please note: The Museum covid 19 plan involves complying with limited numbers, covid marshals, hand cleaning and 1.5 metre social distancing as well as sign in visitor tracking. Visitors must not enter if they are feeling unwell or have covid 19 symptoms.
NEWS FROM THE MUSEUM
Each year the Edithburgh museum sells tickets in the People's Choice community lottery. We are normally able to raise $1000 a year to sup- port our activities. However because of Covid things are different this year. There are no paper tickets they can only be purchased online. So far we have raised $250 and the closing date is the end of the month, Febru- ary. Please help us achieve our goal of $500.
Go online to "People's Choice community Open daily *10am - *4pm lottery" Enter buy tickets, search and select *subject to the availability of volunteers Edithburgh Museum and pay online. Stocking hand-crafted items including: art, Any support will be greatly appreciated. pottery, woodwork, toys, cards, novelties, jewellery, babies & children’s clothing, aprons, scarves, beanies, bags, rugs, cushions, towels, books, jams & relishes and much more!
Edithburgh Women’s Friendship Group 2020
Wednesday Feb 3rd— Guest Speaker Carolyn Bennett from Country Health
Connect (Minlaton), re various Home Services options, and will answer questions. Open to anyone wanting to understand the myriad of care services available. @pm Edithburgh Institute Supper room. Wednesday March 3rd MAD MARCH TEA PARTY at Location Café 2pm. Purchase your own drink and nibbles. Wear a fancy hat. The first Coo-ee came out on 13th September, 1983. It was put together by David and Wendy Laing at the Edithburgh Primary School. It was printed Advertising in the Coo-ee weekly and had a distribution of 200. It is still a community newsletter that Business card size promotes the town, local businesses, clubs, organisations, events and indi- viduals. It aims to be informative and entertaining rather than political or bi- $20 - for 1 issue ased. It encourages submissions of local photographs, stories and events, or $55 for 12 issues And it relies heavily on the generosity of regular contributors, It is now a monthly newsletter with a distribution of between 150-250 de- Quarter page ad pending on the time of year, It is also available on line. $50 for 1 issue If you would like to be on the mailing list or would like to contribute photos [email protected] stories etc.,send email address or content [email protected]
Useful telephone numbers
Emergency; Police, Fire, Ambulance 000
Police Assistance: 131444
Yorketown Hospital 8852 1200
Yorketown Medical Practice (Doctor) 8852 1002
Health Direct 1800 022 222
Lakeside Dental Yorketown 8852 1172
United Chemists Yorketown 8852 1383
SES (Storm, flood) 132500
VMR Sea Rescue Edithburgh 0429 000 966
SYP Community Hub (was Telecentre) 8852 1820
RAA Service 131111 all areas
Edithburgh Post Office 8852 6295
Edithburgh Caravan Park 8852 6056
Defibrillator Locations Edithburgh
LOCATION ADDRESS INSIDE/OUTSIDE Edithburgh Museum 5-7 Edith Street Edithburgh Outside Edithburgh Caravan Park 33 O’Halloran Parade Edithburgh Outside Sultana Point 6 Kona Crescent Sultana Point Outside Edithburgh Sports Club Park Terrace Edithburgh Inside Edithburgh RSL & Bowls Club 8 Anstey Terrace Edithburgh Outside Troubridge Hotel Blanche Street & Edith Street Inside