Mawson Lakes Living issue 56 Jan 2012

A brilliant year

It’s going to be a brilliant year in Mawson Lakes. Signs of prosperity and wellbeing abound.

New businesses are opening up, our university campus is pushing the frontiers of research, our population is expanding, our children are growing and gaining knowledge, more houses are being built and a variety of events are on the calendar. All these things are reported in the pages that follow.

From this issue the Mawson Lakes Directory takes on a new look and name to become Mawson Lakes Living . The primary mission of this community magazine is to report on local things that are of interest to you.

There’s also a new community website. Go to www.mawsonlakesliving.info where you will find a smorgasbord of information on shops, facilities and businesses in ML and how to connect your business to the website.

Living , as the magazine is called, will be hosting a number of community events this year with the assistance of volunteer enthusiasts. If you’d like to be involved give me a call. In the meantime, tentative dates are listed for your diary.

Mawson Lakes Living is an independently owned community magazine and website published by: Lenross Pty Ltd ABN 55 067 901 508 43 Parkview Drive, Mawson Lakes 5095

Owner/Editor: Linda Vining Ph/Fax 08 8260 7077 office@mawsonlakesliving.info

Design by: Lynette Eggins Design 0438 893 390 lynette@mawsonlakesliving.info

Website Manager: Elizabeth Christie 08 8121 7744

elizabeth@mawsonlakesliving.info

Living Photographic Exhibition and Competition - Opening Cocktail Party on Friday 20 July with the exhibition open to the public on Sat 21 and Sun 22 July at The Denison Centre.

Living Pets on Sunday 9 September in Mobara Park and The Denison Centre.

Living Open Gardens on Sat and Sun 10 & 11 November. This is a fresh take on the garden competition.

Just a taste of brilliant things to come in 2012. Keep tuned for more details as the year unfolds.

Linda Vining Editor

What readers are saying:

“We love this little magazine and use it all the time to find products and services because we like to support local business” - Noel and Kathy Levi.

“I read the magazine from cover to cover. The articles are interesting and answer the questions I have about our neighbourhood since we moved here from Canberra” - Catherine Ormsby.

“I keep copies so I can go back and find businesses when I need them”

- Damien Griffen, DJG Building Designs.

Mayor Gillian Aldridge commented at the Business Women’s Networking meeting . . .

“The is a superb booklet and I use it all the time. I look up services and use them, and when I see a new business I go and try it out. I buy my seafood here, get my hair cut, enjoy a coffee, shop for clothes and food and even get my keys cut by the locksmith who advertises in the magazine.”

Photo by Janet Coelho

Linda and Nigella

Cover photo by Janet Coelho - Canoe Polo on Sir Douglas Mawson Lake. (See story on page 9).

Security made simple

When you press the doorbell at Prestige Alarms in Technology Park pleasant music starts to play, while upstairs in the office the staff can see you on video TV. If they don’t wish to talk face-to-face they can talk on the intercom. If they wish to invite you in, they can open the door by remote control. If an employee comes along he simply swipes his key fob (a button on his keyring) and the door opens to let him in.

Now apply all this to your own home. When I saw the complete system in operation I came away thinking how valuable this security system would be at the front door of a house.

John and Christine Cunningham can arrange this from their business in Mawson Lakes where they are building a mobile display unit to show their customers how a system can be tailor made for them (see photo).

John says an increasing number of residents are installing security cameras to see what is happening on the outside of their property.

“Technology is changing the way we protect ourselves in our homes, businesses and workplaces,” he said.

Wireless technology means that security systems are no longer tied to a phone line and an intruder cannot disconnect the alarm by cutting the wires. Keyless entry makes life simpler, automated access using finger prints and keycard identification and fob keys allows only authorised people to enter, such as parents at a preschool.

There are even alarm systems that allow you to leave a window slightly open, and others that are pet-friendly so your pooch or cat doesn’t set them off.

“Making your home safe should be a simple and inexpensive exercise,” said John. “At Prestige Alarms we keep this in mind as we design a security system to suit individual needs.”

For contact information, see opposite page.

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John and Amanda from Prestige Alarms building their mobile display unit.

Canoe polo championship comes to Sir Douglas Mawson Lake

The placid waters of Sir Douglas Mawson Lake will become a frenzy of white water on the weekend of 21 and 22 January when canoe polo players from around Australia compete in the Australia Day Canoe Polo Championships.

Canoe polo is a fast-paced team event played on flat stretches of water. Teams of 5 paddlers in 3 metre long boats score goals in a net suspended 2m above the water, the ball being thrown by hand, or flicked with the paddle (see cover photograph).

The Northern Districts Canoe Club will host the national event at Mawson Lakes this year which is played according to international rules.

Executive Officer of Canoe SA and President of the Northern Districts Canoe Club, Ian Heard, said that Australia is a strong competitor in world championships in canoe polo and the

Australian Team is made up of more South Australians than any other state. “We train hard here in SA and have excellent coaches and facilities.”

Canoe polo has been operating at Mawson Lakes for 10 years and shares the boat shed with the model yacht club. Ian says Mawson Lakes is a fantastic recreational facility. “We love it here. The water quality is good and the concrete concourse allows referees a clear view of the game. But above all, the residents are very friendly and welcoming.”

Craig Hutchinson (28) from NSW, is one of the world’s top players and Captain of the Australia Team and a regular visitor to Mawson Lakes for training camps. He is preparing for the World Championships in Poland in 2012 and will be competing at Mawson Lakes in January. He describes canoe polo as a fast, active game that uses physical and mental skills. “I particularly like the strategy of the game and the team sportsmanship,” he said.

The finals start at 2pm with the junior final followed by the women’s final. The open men’s final at 3pm concludes the games.

Come along and catch the action. Bring your fold-up chair and a sun shade to the boat shed and provide lots of vocal support.

For information contact Ian Heard at Canoe SA on 8240 3294.

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Captain of the Australia Canoe Polo Team, Craig Hutchinson, training at Mawson Lakes.

Recreation area built by students

There are several pretty community parks in Mawson Lakes where you can have a picnic or an outdoor party.

One of them is at Fourth Avenue Reserve overlooking Dry Creek Linear Park at the entrance to The Cove. This little park was built in 2010 as a learn-a-trade project by students from local schools. Construction of a recreation area with BBQ and shelter gave students a real building site to work on and helped them understand the skills involved in the construction industry.

You’ll see an impressive timber bridge, concrete path, stairs, shelter, barbecue, retaining walls, steps, grading of banks and landscaping. A plaque explains that students gained skills in carpentry, metal work, bricklaying and paving, painting, landscaping and irrigation.

Thanks to this project, a beautiful recreational space exists for residents and visitors to enjoy. It’s a perfect place for your next family outing.

Recreation area overlooking Dry Creek Linear Park at the entrance to The Cove

Gardens of Mawson Lakes - Glorious Mandevilla

Every time I pass this beautiful red Mandevilla that is growing through a fence on Douglas Mawson Boulevard, I stop in admiration. It blooms prolifically from spring to autumn reaching up with bright red flowering trumpets and bushy dark green leaves.

Mandevillas are among the prettiest summerflowering vines that range in colour from white, pink and crimson. They love the sun and are equally dramatic in the garden clinging to a fence, or as a patio or balcony feature winding around a bamboo stake tepee in a pot. They need a support such as a trellis, fence or wall and they love clinging to archways.

What TREE is that?

If you are looking for trees that are well suited to Mawson Lakes watch these pages for a description of a different tree each month. Locations where you can see the trees will be advised.

This month I am starting with a small tree that does very well in our conditions and can be seen all over ML on verges, in parks and in gardens.

The FLOWERING ASH is a pretty petite evergreen tree with showy pinnacles of wispy off-white flowers in late spring to summer. It grows to about 7 metres so is suitable for small gardens.

Although vigorous and fast-growing, they are well behaved and can be pruned to promote a bushy habit, or left alone to climb freely. Pruning will promote new growth.

These plants do not like the cold and will lose their leaves in winter but return in the spring. They will grow indoors if placed near a well lit window.

Water when dry and feed regularly with a liquid or slow release fertiliser. If the foliage loses colour, or turns yellow, your plant is starving so feed and water well. Rich, organic soil is best.

There are several varieties of Mandevilla, including Mandevilla Pink Petite with gorgeous pink flowers, excellent for pots and growing up trellises or fences. Or try Mandevilla Red Riding Hood for a dramatic effect.

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Foliage is lush green, bark is grey and the tree provides a good canopy making it a nice shade tree.

Establishment takes about two years in which time it needs fertiliser and water every fortnight (in dry weather) as the roots develop slowly. After that it becomes quite drought resistant and only moderate watering is required and a little fertilizer.

There is a good display in Ashwood Crescent.

1. Juvenile Flowering Ash.

2. Mature Flowering Ash at 25 The Walk.

Gof Mawson Lakes Anthony Young phone

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Find the Words

Buried in the maze are the villages of Mawson Lakes. Can you find them?

Bridges Brookside Cascades

Cove Mawson Central Parkway

Peninsula Peninsula Walk Peppercorns

Sanctuary Shearwater Shoalhaven

Trinity Green

Puzzle contributed by Darina and Casey.

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Mums and bubs socialising at Mawson Lakes

When babies get together they love to socialise, even if they are too little to talk. They smile at each other, roll over to look around, pick up each other’s toys and touch each other’s shoes and clothing. And socialising is what the babies do on a Monday morning at the New Parents Group coordinated by local volunteer Bec Feltus who lives at Mawson Lakes.

While the babies enjoy each other’s company the new parents chat about teething problems, food, sleep patterns, dental care and all sorts of baby topics.

Bec says that being a mum for the first time can come as a shock and be a rather lonely experience, and even thought there are good books and websites, there’s nothing like talking to other mums and sharing experiences.

“Having someone to talk to and knowing that they are facing the same issues is reassuring,” said Bec who is a former pediatric nurse and now works as a paramedic with the SA Ambulance Service.

After a play on the carpet, parents and babies go for a stroll around Sir Douglas Mawson Lake and have lunch at a local café.

The group is for babies from birth to one year old. It meets every second Monday in the Mawson Lakes Children’s Library from 10am during school terms. For more information phone Bec on 0422 425 967

Coordinator of the New Parents Group Bec Feltus with her baby Lauren.

Repairs to the lake

Earthworks and excavations on the eastern side of Sir Douglas Mawson Lake are part of Stage 2 of the repair of the lake.

Ballast placed against the wall will prevent further movement, the pathway is being levelled and paving stones are being replaced.

Kelvin Trimper from Lend Lease said the date for completion of the work is early February. Landscaping will follow and the lake should be restored to its former beauty by April.

Hang out encounters

Imagine

you are heading for your favourite Mawson Lakes café when your smart phone buzzes and tells you, “Why not try the café around the corner, where you can meet Philip who shares your passion for model yachts.”

Implausible? Not any more, all the foundations of such a system exist now. Applications on smart phones (apps) can track and remember your regular movements, so they can predict where you are going. From your Facebook and other on-line profiles they know your interests so they can create a mobile version of Facebook that can facilitate spontaneous meetings of people with common interests whose paths come close to each other. Such meetings are being called “hang out events.”

Networks like this predict where you will go, how long you will stay and who you may (or could) meet there. They could facilitate a “chance” encounter with someone of social, professional or even romantic interest.

Source: New Scientist #2840

‘Old Dingo’ lives in Mawson Lakes

In the austere days of 1948 after WW2, as a rather impecunious 16 year old apprentice plasterer, mad on motor bikes, especially the dirt trails variety, obtaining one was rather difficult, as in those days one had to hand over your meagre pay packet to Mother, who in return gave you 5 shillings. With odd jobs and selling firewood, I managed to obtain a clapped out 1934 250cc Royal Enfield commuter, complete with hand change.

So begins the book ‘Old Dingo’, a humorous collection of short stories about motor cycle riding by Alan Hainsworth, who, today, at the age of 80 still loves to jump on a motor bike and seek off-road thrills in the Adelaide Hills

In his garage at Mawson Lakes Alan keeps five bikes stacked in a line and every Sunday, bright and early, he and a mate ride into The Hills

for some outdoor action on the cross country trails.

“Riding on a road is so boring, but in the bush you have to concentrate and have your wits about you,” said the veteran who has photographs and trophies on display as a reminder of his years in Canada and America when he rode competitively.

Although a widower, Alan will never be idle, he simply has too many interests and talents. Mingled with his bikes in his garage is his art studio where he makes plaster urns and small wooden boxes.

When he was a boy he attended art college for several years and although it was a while ago, this knowledge is being put to good use now as the artist in Alan paints and decorates his urns and boxes. He is also a good gardener and his bushes show his talent for topiary.

The Old Dingo is very much alive, still riding and still delighting in telling tales about his action adventures.

Word for January

Celebration - noun

party, gathering, jamboree, festivities, fête, festival, carnival, gala, function; shindig, bash, informal do, rave.

Old Dingo, Alan Hainsworth, goes riding in the Adelaide Hills every Sunday morning.

Summer Snapshots

Long days and clear skies bring people and their pets outdoors to enjoy the many parks, lakes, walking paths and bicycle tracks in Mawson Lakes.

1. A morning walk for Leanne Roe and Anita Markijevic gets the day off to a healthy start.

2. Mother and daughter Joanne and Nikki Tanner from Gourmet Meats

3. It’s up and out early for Kate Soares

4. Coffee for Noel & Kathy Levi after a walk with their dog Ellie

5. Outdoor enthusiast Robert Barltrop prepares his 10 Rater for a social sail on the lake.

6. At the shops: JiJi and Daniel Matthews

7. On their scooters before school, Latisha and Jaxon Barr.

8. Ruth Graf (left) President of the Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes welcomes new members Debora Pereira and Paulo Castro. Contact for Rotary Club is grafic@adam.com. au

9. In a tailor-made carrier with an inbuilt harness made by Terry Richards, cute little Blossom sits on a cushion.

2. In the park: grandparents Sue & Peter Waugh with grandchildren Amieva & Beau

3. Dachshund lovers Sue & Chris Sewell selling doggie products at the Handmade Delights Market.

4. Judith and Robb McArthur from The Bridges with their new edition Henry.

5. At the auction: Joanna & Vince Spartano inspect a house for sale.

1. Favourite walking trail for Abe and Oscar is along t he railway wetlands.

6. Brother Oakley looks after his pretty little sister Montana who has just been to face painting.

Interpretive trail along the creek

An outdoor guide to the life and history of Dry Creek from the Levels Homestead to the Strand Bridge (near the school) has been developed by the students of Mawson Lakes School in partnership with local organisations.

The interpretive trail consists of ten large posters giving information on different aspects of the riparian environment such as wetland birds, insects and spiders, trees and bushes, flooding and drought, amphibians and reptiles.

A history of the creek looks at changes over time from 10,000 years ago, through the pastoral era and now to the creek’s place in an urban landscape.

Teachers who coordinated the project, Belinda Robertson and Barry Silkstone, said it has been a most engaging, hands-on learning experience that has involved students in research, observation and photography. “A lot of computer layout work has gone into bringing all the elements together in a form that can be easily accessed by the public,” said Belinda.

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So, next time you take a walk along Linear Park, on either side of the creek, look out for the sign boards that have been designed for outdoor use and erected by Council.

Many people contributed to the project as advisers and financial supporters, including the Mawson Lakes Trust Fund, Melissa Allery from Natural Resource Management Education, Tamika Cook from City of Salisbury Biodiversity Office, Colin Taylor from Mawson Lakes Environment Watch and Delene Weber from UniSA, Environmental Science and Sustainable Environments.

From the student’s perspective:

Danish: I learned about rubbish and pollution and how important it is to keep our environment clean.

Georgia: I loved the visual art side of the project and learned about design and the colours that are suitable for an environmental poster.

Casey: This project really developed my computer skills. I got to use different programs and there was a lot of sharing of knowledge and skills between our class members and teachers.

Teacher Belinda Robertson with students from Mawson Lakes School who have worked on the Dry Creek Interpretive Trail: Casey (holding a sample poster), Georgia and Danish.

A dog is part of the family. We like to go places with our owners and we influence their decision making about where to go and what to buy, so it’s nice to meet others who share this understanding of our place in the social order. Here’s a good example . . .

It was a warm Sunday morning so we decided to go for a bicycle ride around West Lakes.

My mummy and daddy ride a tandem bicycle and I run along side. I race like a hare to keep up so it doesn’t take long to reach heat overload, then it’s in for a swim and a game of sticks on the white sand of the city beach.

When the exercise is over we all head for The Boatshed Café West Lakes to catch a cool breeze and watch the rowers. New owners have taken over the café and what a difference a dog-loving owner makes.

When daddy ordered coffees, the friendly waiter turned to me and said, “And a puppy chino for the dog?” I couldn’t believe my ears.

What admirable consideration for the third member of the family. “Oh yes please,” I replied, and my tail began to wagg in delight.

Along came Lachlie with a little mug of white froth and a sprinkle of chocolate on top – on the house! That’s Lachlie in the picture serving it up.

I’m not sure what my vet Dr Brendan would say, but to me it was the most delicious treat. Daddy whipped out his iPhone to record that last little bit of froth on my lips.

I’m happy to report that more and more places regard a dog as a member of the family. As such we are treated with respect and courtesy.

My mummy and her friends simply WON’T GO, if they can’t take their dog!

Tell me about your favourite place and send a photo if you have one. Let’s spread the good news about dog-friendly places here in Mawson Lakes and elsewhere. I can recommend any place with my paw print on the ad.

Photo by Janet Coelho

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Pet care with Dr Brendan

Bondi has Dr Chris, Tasmania has Dr Harry and we have our own fun-loving, warm-hearted vet in Mawson Lakes, Dr Brendan. Living welcomes Dr Bendan Maguire as a regular contributor on pet health and care.

Summer Scratching

Summer is truly upon us, and with the sunshine comes a number of potential problems for pet owners.

Dogs in particular can be exposed to outdoor problems as their owners, keen to shake off the Christmas excess, increase exercise regimes. Summer is the season of grass seeds, cut paws, heatstroke, bee stings and itchy coats for dogs.

Cats on the other hand enjoy stalking the local fauna, which can be harmless fun (for the cat at least), but can result in potentially fatal problems such as brown snake bites.

With our abundance of grassy walkways and wetland trails, itchy skin is a problem that affects dogs in Mawson Lakes. Niggly itches persist, not bad enough to see the vet, but enough to keep owners awake at night with the sound of chewing and scratching!

There are lots of things an owner can do to help. Good coat care starts with regular grooming, especially in fluffy dogs. Using a good quality dog shampoo designed for itchy skins will help restore the normal balance within the skin.

Dogs of Mawson Lakes

A balanced diet is essential for general health as well as skin health. Fatty acid supplements (especially evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil) in the diet can be useful to reduce skin inflammation. Many of the premium dog food companies produce diets with these ingredients already included. Look for them on the label.

Some dogs have allergies to pollens, dust and fluff which are difficult to avoid, but can settle down as the pollen count falls. Others seem to have a longer term problem. Unfortunately antihistamines on their own are not very effective in many dogs, but can be useful in combination with other medications prescribed by your vet.

So start with the basics of good skin health and if the itch persists, seek more specific veterinary advice.

More next month!

JAFFA is a service dog for his owner who is deaf.

WILLOW the beautiful, playful Samoyed.

BELLA protecting her home and all within.

SAMBUCA as black and smooth as the liqueur he is named after.

Favourite places to walk the baby in

Mawson Lakes

Gemma and Alistair

In the evenings we like to go exploring so we cross over from The Sanctuary and walk to the playground in The Cascades where there is a nice play area and plenty of soft grass.

Veneta and Imogen

Shearwater is a favourite spot. It’s very green and surrounded by houses with nice gardens so we stop to look at all the natural features, including the ducks.

Kira

The trails around Technology Park keep drawing us back because my baby loves trees. We look up at them moving and I point out the birds and she squeals with delight.

Chelsea and Hailey

Mummy ducks and their chicks on the big lake is our favourite place because the ducks come up close and talk to us and we count them one by one.

Puzzles to make you smarter

KENKEN® is a new mind game invented by a Japanese man Tetsuya Miyamoto. In Japanese “Ken” means wisdom, so “KENKEN” is wisdom squared. For more info goto www.kenken.com

The rules are simple:

 For a 3x3 puzzle, each row and each column must have the numbers 1-3.

 For a 4x4 puzzle, each row and each column must have the numbers 1-4.

 Do not repeat a number in any row or column.

 The numbers in each heavily outlined set of squares, called cages, must combine (in any order) to produce the target number in the top corner of the cage using the mathematical operation indicated.

 Cages with just one box should be filled in with the target number in the top corner.

Puzzles will get harder as the months go by. Answers on page 38.

Using Maths and English, Kumon gives children:

* A strong academic foundation

* Good concentration ability

* Confidence

* The ability to self-learn advanced topics

KUMON MAWSON LAKES EDUCATION CENTRE

Supervisor: Rovi Ravida

tel: 0433 409 089

email: rsravida@bigpond.com

Office 2, 2 Fisher Place, Mawson Lakes

Visit http://au.kumonglobal.com

Modern

building methods speed up construction

The appearance, materials, energy efficiency and environmental impact of housing construction has changed dramatically over recent years as a result of new materials, processes and technologies in the construction industry. Many examples can be see in Mawson Lakes.

Robert Turner, construction supervisor on the site of 13 units on The Strand overlooking Dry Creek Linear Park, said that the speed with which habitable sites go up in Mawson Lakes is due to modern construction materials and new technologies that cut down construction time. “The driving factors in the building industry today are faster construction times and energy ratings.”

Steel framework, thinner walls, better insulation, precast panels, mini orb corrugated iron and Hebel sheets for external cladding are just some of the materials and technologies that are replacing brickwork and masonry and providing lighter and quicker construction materials. “Within weeks we can have a full structure that is strong and well insulated,” said Robert.

Surrounded by a matrix of shiny silver girders, Robert said he prefers steel construction to traditional timber frameworks. “Steel is tough and termite proof and compares in price with timber. “If I was building a house for myself it would be steel,” said a man who has been in the building industry for 35 years.

“Energy performance comes from better insulation that reduces the heat of summer and the cold of winter and assures indoor quality of air,” he commented, pointing to the awnings and louvres that will cool the windows of the units and keep fresh air circulating.

Construction supervisor Robert Turner on the building site on The Strand

Energy efficient units under construction overlooking Dry Creek Linear Park.

“I was amazed at the miracle Glynn performed on my tiles at the salon! I will happily recommend him to all my clients.”

Samatha Schroader, Manager Mawson Lakes GA U CI CARE / HAIR / BEAUTY

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Our Environment

10 ways to save money on electricity

Electricity prices are going up, so reducing your electricity consumption is good for your wallet and good for the environment. Are you an electricity saver or an electricity guzzler? Try this checklist of 10 points.

Do you:

□ 1 Use the dishwasher on a cycle that does not use heat drying – instead you open the door and use air drying?

□ 2 Turn off the drinks fridge in the garage or bar and keep your drinks in the main fridge?

□ 3 Use ceiling fans for cooling, and on reverse in winter to push heat down?

□ 4 Insulate your windows with heavy block -out curtains and pelmets to reduce heat loss in winter and sun entry in summer?

□ 5 Replace halogen lights with LED or CFL (compact fluoro) to reduce lighting costs?

□ 6 Dry your clothes in the fresh air rather than a power-hungry clothes dryer?

□ 7 Clean your air conditioner filters regularly?

□ 8 Keep the temperature of your air conditioner above 23 degrees in summer and at or below 20 degrees in winter?

□ 9 Wash clothes on a cold water cycle?

□ 10 Generate solar power on your roof?

How did you score?

8, 9 or 10 ticks - You are environmentally conscious and are saving money on electricity.

6-7 ticks - Lots of $ saving to be found around your home.

Less than 5 - You could do a lot more to save money and reduce your environmental footprint.

To join in the work of Mawson Lakes Environment Watch, to report any environmental issues needing attention or to make further enquiries contact Colin on 8359 4880 or colmar@nuskope.com.au

LOCAL NEWS delivered by local people

If you have information to share about local people, achievements, local events or business openings in ML give Linda a call on 8260 7077 or office@mawsonlakesliving.info

If you walk your dog or yourself around your local streets and you would like to volunteer to drop Mawson Lakes Living into the letterboxes in your area, Linda would love to hear from you.

Sound sleep for babies

If you have a healthy howler who won’t go to sleep try playing therapeutic music.

Sound Asleep for Babies is a selection of tunes on CD developed by sleep specialist Dr Elizabeth Scott.

While trying to calm her crying, sleepless grandson, Dr Scott discovered a selection of tunes that sent him to sleep almost instantly. What surprised her was the tempos that worked best. “He didn’t fall asleep when I played him slow music; instead he dropped off after I put on up tempo works,” she said.

Dr Scott related this to her research on brainwave patterns where she found that different frequencies predominate as we go from being wide awake to sound asleep. She says that music to induce sleep should match these changing brainwaves as closely as possible.

Her popular CD of music has an upbeat opening to catch baby’s attention and then the classical music, designed to mimic the brainwave rate of children falling to sleep, encourages baby to drift into the deep restorative stages of sleep. Not only is the music appealing to babies but mothers enjoy it as well.

Dr Scott advises that before playing the album which lasts for 20 minutes, make sure your baby is well fed, warm and lying comfortably on its back. “The more it becomes part of baby’s nightly routine the more effective it will be,” she said.

You can listen to a sample of the CD on

www.kids3s.co.uk

Caption Contest

WIN!

Write the funniest caption for this photo and you could win a gift voucher.

To enter send your caption to: Caption Competition, Mawson Lakes Living, 43 Parkview Drive, Mawson Lakes 5095 or office@mawsonlakesliving.info

Closing date for entries is 9 January 2012.

WHEEL of WORDS

Create as many words of 4 letters or more using the given letters once only, but always including the centre letter. Do not use proper names or plurals.

Community Groups in Mawson Lakes

Community groups that operate in Mawson Lakes are listed here free of charge. If you run a community group and would like to list your contact details send an email to office@mawsonlakesliving.info (180 characters- including spaces)

Football Club Players, sponsors & volunteer support required and welcome. Training Tues & Thurs 6:15pm Mawson Lakes Hotel Oval. Geoff - 0410 412 281 www.mawsonlakesfc.com.au

Muslim Ladies Morning

Join us for hadith readings and stories, Phone or SMS Nadiya on 0416 759 984

Community Church Sundays 10:00am Endeavour College, 85 Mawson Lakes Boulevard. Contact Stephen - 0403 007 156 or 8162 5108 or www.mlcc.org.au

Significance Church Sundays 10:00am The Theatre, GP Building UniSA off Mawson Lakes Boulevard Pastors Wayne & Virginia Harrison 0412 802 865 www.significancechurch.com.au

Mawson Lakes Hotel Social Club Meet new friends, regular social functions, discounts, weekly members draw & meat raffles $20 annual fee.

Enq Amanda 0430 196 637

New Parent Group meets every 2nd Monday in the Mawson Lakes Children’s Library from 10am during school terms. For information phone Bec Feltus 0422 425 967

by Lynette Eggins

Caption Winner (Dec)

Cricket Club Four one-day senior turf teams, senior players wanted. Training every Weds 4:30pm. Contact Anton - 0412 394 592

Quilting Friends Meet alternate Mondays 6pm-9pm & 2nd Sat each month 10am-5pm - The Mawson Centre BYO quilting/patchwork project. Enq Clare - 8367 6918 or rosecm@tpg.com.au

Life Church 5:00pm every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. The Denison Centre, Mawson Lakes School. Contact Nick - 8284 3861 or www.lifechurchsa.org.au

Crossroads Community Church Sundays

10:30am The Denison Centre, Mawson Lakes School, Garden Terrace, Mawson Lakes. Anthony - 8258 3179 or 0425 874 240 www.wesleyancrossroads.org

Mawson Lakes Girl Guides contact Girl Guides SA on 8418 0900 or email kerry.henderson@internode.on.net

“Girls only leaf... “Yeah girls only....

“Ok, I’m going, sheesh!”

Kiri Brunsden wins a gift voucher.

KENKEN Winner (Dec)

Darina Mirt wins a $20 Jazz It Up gift voucher

sponsored by Karen Blythman, Ray White-Mawson Lakes

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Starting School - what the kids say

When it comes to starting school, kids see things differently from adults.

Adult’s concerns about adjustment, skills and transport to and from school did not rate very highly with the children in a Starting School Research Project that investigated the things that young students think are important about starting school. Researchers talked with beginning students and asked them to draw pictures of the school and take photos of the things that matter to them. The results examine things children would show or tell incoming students.

The findings revealed that to students, the school culture is predominantly about rules, and almost every photo the students took had a rule attached. For example, a shot of the play equipment came with the explanation, “kids are not allowed to play on the monkey bars, and you have to know rules like no kicking, punching or pushing people.”

Students describing a photo of the library said, “you can go to see what books you want to borrow but you can’t keep them. You have to take care of them and don’t rip them.” There was even a rule attached to the bubblers... “you should not play with the water and waste it.”

Knowing where to go and what goes on in various locations gives young students a sense of independence, and is therefore very important to beginners starting school.

Students took photos of their class circle “so people will know where our class is, this is where they go when the bell goes. The toilets, and the lockers are in the building where classes are held so you won’t get lost.”

Students also said it was important for them to have their friends around them during the transition, so they could talk to each other about the meanings of different things.

More information on starting school and transition from primary to secondary school can be found at schooldaysmagazine.com

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Summer taste sensation

FRESH FRUIT CHEESECAKE

Pastry:

500g flour

Pinch salt

100g sugar

Zest 1 lemon

250g butter

2 eggs beaten

1 tbsp water

Filling:

Place 500g cream cheese, ½ cup icing sugar, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract and 200g sour cream in bowl of electric mixer and beat for 8–10 minutes or until light and smooth. Set aside.

Fruit Topping:

200g strawberries, hulled and sliced

200g cherries, pitted and cut in half

1 blood orange, segmented

1 banana, peeled and sliced

zest of 1 orange & 1 lemon

¼ cup apple mint, leaves

To make:

 Combine dry ingredients in food processor, add butter and pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the beaten eggs and water and pulse until just combined. Empty the pastry out and bring together until a soft dough. Flatten out and wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

 Roll out the pastry to 3mm thickness. Press into small, fluted flan tin and chill for 20 minutes. Blind bake at 220o; for 10 minutes, remove the paper and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool.

 Combine all fruits with the zest and the mint.

 Spoon the set aside cheese mixture into the pastry and top with the fruits, slice and serve with fresh cream.

 Serves 6.

Recipe compliments: Lindeman’s Ambassador and Celebrity Chef Dominique Rizzo and schooldaysmagazine.com

Disco & Karaoke

Kid’s Book Competition

Win this book. Entering is easy - all you need to do is find 8 pictures of a kangaroo hidden on the pages of the magazine. Write the page numbers, together with your name, age address & telephone number and send your entry to:

Kid’s Competition, Mawson Lakes Living, 43 Parkview Drive, Mawson Lakes 5095

Closing dates for entries is 13 January 2011

The prize for this month’s competition is a copy of ‘The Three Kangaroos Gruff’

Kel Richards & Janine Dawson

t o Maddison, winner of the November 2011 Kids Competition. Maddison received a copy of ‘Santa Koala’.

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Kid’s Stuff

PRAYING MANTIS

The scientific name of the order of praying mantids is Mantodea. On average, mantis live for about a year.

Most praying mantis have wings and can fly.

Most mantis range in length from 1.2 to 15 centimetres. There is a species of mantis in Asia that can reach 25 centimetres long.

When a pair of praying mantis mate, the female often chomps off the male’s head and eats him. Scientists say this source of food gives the female a boost of energy to produce eggs.

Mantis lay eggs in a frothy substance, which turns into a hard case to protect the eggs.

When a mantis hatches, it looks like a miniature version of the adult, without wings (which grow later).

Sometimes a young mantis’ first meal is one or more of its siblings!

There are three main parts of a mantis’ body: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. Part of its thorax looks like a neck.

Mantis are close relatives of the cockroach.

info from http://kids.nationalgeographic.com

Puzzle answers

Riddle me this

Die without me, never thank me, walk right through me, never feel me, always watching, never speaking, always lurking, never seen.

What am I?

Do you know Dinosaurs?

1. How many horns did Triceratops have?

2. Was Diplodocus a carnivore or herbivore?

3. True or false? Birds evolved from dinosaurs.

4. Which came first, the Jurassic or Triassic Period?

5. True or false? The name dinosaur means ‘terrible lizard’.

Aussie Trivia

1. What year did the first fleet arrive in Australia?

2. In what year did Australia become a Federation?

3. I n what state are the Jenolan Caves?

4. What is the highest mountain in Australia?

5. In what year was the colony of South Australia established?

6. On what date do we celebrate Australia Day?

7. Which Australian Aboriginal painter became famous for his water colours of central Australia?

8. Who wrote ‘Possum Magic’?

9. What linked Australia to the world in 1872?

10. Which English explorer visited Australia twice, first in 1688, and again in 1699?

Riddle me this air

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