Mawson Lakes Living issue 62 July 2012

Mawson Lakes

Mawson Lakes is a rapidly growing suburb of 5 villages where more than 23,300 people live, work and study - 12,000 residents, 6,300 on the university campus and 5,000 workers. These figures make Mawson Lakes the largest suburb in Adelaide and larger than any rural town in South Australia, except Mt Gambier. The largest campus of UniSA is at Mawson Lakes.

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Global Hearts Link Ladies Night

Ladies, we are hosting the Biggest Red Carpet Event of the Year in Adelaide! Attached & unattached ladies put on your best frock and dancing shoes & come and meet other ladies. Have a girly chat. There’s lots of fun in store for everyone.

 Special Guest—the Honourable Mayor of Salisbury Gillian Aldridge

 Fashion Show featuring the latest trends provided by our fashion guru Salon de Jeni.

 Dr. Penny Roughan, our work/life balance guru will be there to guide us in maintaining a healthy balance between our work and social lives.

 Awards for Best Dressed Lady, Naughty But Nice, The Most Inspirational Dating Story and Funniest Chat Up Line

 Chocolate Lovers – bid for the best chocolate truffle in South Australia (proceeds of the auction to go to charity of choice)

Friday 27th July 2012

7.30pm until late

Tickets $30 (available online @ www.globalheartslink.com.au)

Free canapes & free flowing champagne

The Watershed Function Centre, 665 Salisbury Highway, Mawson Lakes

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Some like it cold

The chilly weather hasn’t curtailed activity here in Mawson Lakes and I’ve been busy writing stories and taking photographs for the community magazine on many fronts.

Some people warm up in winter with physical activity outdoors, others go indoors to dance, play and socialise. Take a look at this month’s Centrefold to see what locals like about winter.

NIgella and I adore the mild winters of Adelaide and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. We love going for long walks in the crisp, cool air and I like rugging up in colourful hats, scarves and multiple layers, which I peel off like a purple onion once inside.

Talking about inside . . . there’s an active social life happening indoors in July. The front cover, featuring ML residents Janet and Oryst, gives just a hint. Read about the Winter Festival of

Dance to be held at The Denison Centre and the glamorous act by local Silvi Milans that will open the show. See page 8.

The gorgeous girls from Global Hearts are launching their new business this month with a fanciful red carpet Ladies Night at the Watershed Cafe.

And be sure to book your tickets for the opening night of the Mawson Lakes Photographic Exhibition where you’ll see stunning images of the suburb we all love, and the people we all know, in print, as you sip wine supplied by our Living food and wine writer David Garrick.

There’s a wealth of clever and creative people living in ML and it’s wonderful to see them contributing to the vibrancy of the suburb.

Everybody is invited to these winter warm-up events. Hope to see you there.

Linda Vining Editor

As we go to press I have just heard news of the tragic death of beloved Brian Pledger (45) the environmental management officer at Council. Brian was struck from behind by a car while walking his dogs at Lyndoch where he lived.

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Cover photo : Residents Janet and Oryst Tzacz from the Australian Dancing Society SA who will present the Winter Festival of Dance at Mawson Lakes this month. Photo from ADSSA

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Community Comments. Have your say . . .

Send your comments to the editor at office@mawsonlakesliving.info

Fodder for the recycle bin - Advertising junk mail stuffs our letter boxes, litters our pavements and blows about our streets. Last night a thick roll of catalogues was thrown at every driveway in ML and ended up all over the streets. When I went for a walk this morning the soggy mess, wet from the dew, was everywhere. Awful. Environmental pollution. Should be banned.

Jacinta Haynes

Poop bags - I’m a regular walker around the parks, however there is one unfavourite thing about the parks of ML - dog poop on the footpaths. Please dog owners be responsible with your dogs and clean up after them. It would be great if Council could organize for poop bags to be put on the bins (and more bins would be a good idea too). There are 2 bins around Shearwater Lake and both of those have poop bags attached and the path around this lake is always cleaner than anywhere else I walk. Sarah the

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Positive outlook - I am attending a leadership program at Adelaide Uni and have been reviewing the ‘Appreciative Inquiry Model’ which identifies and promotes the positive aspects within an organisation. While thinking about the application of this theory to management and morale, it occurred to me that Mawson Lakes Living identifies and highlights the outstanding positive aspects of our community. I believe it plays an important part each month in re-affirming why we love ML so much.

Michelle Dalzell

Rebecca Barry Physical Powa Home Cleaning

“I run a small home-based business in ML and as soon as I started advertising in Mawson Lakes Living my customer base soared. I got 6 new clients from my last ad. I advertise every month because the magazine reaches a wide, smart audience who don’t have time for junk mail, but who always read their community magazine. I’ve tried other advertising but this is by far is the best for me.”

See my ad on page 23.

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CONTACTING THE RIGHT PERSON

If you have concerns, queries or complaints about an issue associated with Mawson Lakes, go direct to the person who is our representative, either on Council, in the State Parliament or in the Federal Parliament.

COUNCIL

Our representatives are Brad Vermeer & Brian Goodall. Mawson Lakes is in Levels Ward administered by the City of Salisbury. (Council deals with local matters such as parking, rubbish, parks, libraries, community facilities etc). Council ‘s phone is 8406 8222 or call Brad on Ph 0404 327 672 bvermeer@salisbury.sa.gov.au

STATE GOVERNMENT

Our representative is Dr Susan Close MP. Mawson Lakes is in the state electorate of Port Adelaide. (deals with SA transport, education including UniSA, health, housing, jobs, etc)

Ph 8241 0300 ptadelaide@parliament.sa.gov.au

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Our representative is Tony Zappia MP. Mawson Lakes is in the federal electorate of Makin. (deals with national matters of immigration, defence, national broadband, taxes, airports, etc)

Ph 8265 3100 tony.zappia.mp@aph.gov.au

All these people are elected representatives and they want to hear from you if problems exist.

Community Comments. Have your say . . .

Send your comments to the editor at office@mawsonlakesliving.info

Unacceptable visual pollution - Residents are noticing a proliferation of advertising boards and tacky notices in Mawson Lakes along the streets, in the walkways, in the garden beds, on the footpaths, at the lights and tied onto poles. This form of visual litter is unacceptable. If you want to advertise, do so in a responsible way. Do not turn Mawson Lakes into a billboard.

M Cutler

Dangerous footpaths in ML - Advertising boards on footpaths are a hazard in Mawson Lakes and I write to warn others from my bad experience. I was walking along the footpath in one of the shopping streets when I tripped on a bill board and came crashing to the ground causing damage to my knees, elbow and mouth. Footpaths are designed as safe places for people and we should be able to move along them without fear of running into dangerous obstacles.

Kathy Leevy

Message from Council about signage

The issue of signage was discussed with Mawson Lakes traders approximately 6 months ago at a business forum. Traders were informed of the regulations around the proper display of signage and that there are penalties for breaching the respective by laws. I will forward concerns to Council to have inspectors contact the respective businesses and rectify the situation.

Cr Brad Vermeer, Councillor for Levels Ward, City of Salisbury.

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When Silvi Milan (pictured opposite in green) and her team of Brazilian dancers opens the dance festival at The Denison Centre on Sunday 15 July their spectacular costumes and flamboyant routines will thrill the audience.

Silvi who lives in Mawson Lakes is President of Danca Brazil. She was born in Adelaide to Brazilian and Portuguese parents so music and dancing are in her genes.

Recently she transformed her garage into a dance studio where she conducts lessons in Zumba fitness and Latin dance. One room of her house serves as an office and here she makes her fabulous costumes with feathers and sequins sourced from around the world.

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Local Girls Rachel Dix – Manager, and Kelly Simmonds – Assistant Manager have become the Proud new Business Owners of Flight Centre Mawson Lakes along with fellow consultants- Chantal Abougit, Jana Nowak and Carla Agostino.

This new team brings 15+years of Travel Experience into the community. They are a dedicated & Friendly team eager to make themselves known within the community. They are here for all of your Travel needs for any type of journey you may seek to both Domestic & International destinations. They will go out of their way to make your holiday truly memorable.

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Winter Festival of Dance

Date

Sunday 15 July at The Denison Centre

All styles of dancing including social dancing. Open to the public.

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Australian Dancing Society of SA 8379 5500

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For more upcoming events see www.mawsonlakesliving.info

Mawson Lakes On Show

If you love Mawson Lakes you’ll want to see how photographers have captured its beauty, its people, its architecture and its humour. These images have never been seen before. The Exhibition will be officially opened by The Hon Dr Susan Close, our representative in State Parliament. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered online. Awards will be presented and there will be a People’s Choice vote.

The Exhibition will be open to the public on Sunday 22 July between 11am and 3pm where four photographic workshops will be conducted by award winning, charismatic, Italian photographer and President of the SA Photographic Federation, Alberto Giurelli. Workshops will cater for beginners and experienced photographers. Cameras will be supplied. Numbers are limited so book early online. Cost is $10 per workshop.

Dates

Free Public Exhibition

Workshops Location Contact

Photographic Competition & Exhibition SUPPORTERS

David Garrick Food & Wine Consultant

Mawson Lakes

SALON de JENI

Mawson Lakes Fashion Night

Global Learts Link Ladies Night Watershed Function Centre 665 Salisbury Hwy, Mawson Lakes

Friday 27 July @ 7.30pm

$30pp - bookings essential - ph 8423 4531 see www.globalheartslink.com.au

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Word-of-mouth builds business

Home-based businesses are reaching out to the people of ML to let them know what they have to offer. Three new businesses are profiled here. All agree that word-of-mouth promotion is essential to success so here are 6 marketing tips to get people talking with enthusiasm about your products, your service, your organisation and your networking opportunities.

Ways to generate positive word-of-mouth promotion

Talk: encourage people to talk about you. Be generous. Give them something to take away. Topics: give people a reason to talk, such as something different, excellent service, special offers, a fun experience, good advice . . .

Treat: people well: Be courteous to everyone. Don’t whinge. Look for the positives. Smile.

Tools: have business cards, brochures and banners. Spread your message frequently via advertising to reach a local audience. Build a likeable community profile.

Take part: sponsor events, attend functions, network, be seen and be heard frequently. Be seen as a community player.

Track: measure and understand what people are saying about you by asking for feedback and listening.

Source: “Marketing Matters” by Dr Linda Vining

Business: Global Hearts Link

Owners: Winni Kate & Sibi Thompson

Type of business: Friendship and dating agency

“People are happiest when they have meaningful relationships, but meeting people can be difficult, so we match personalities and preferences and bring people together,” said Winnie.

Points of difference: We specialise in interracial relationships. You don’t have to go overseas to find a partner, we have a great diversity of people in Australia and we can coach you in the dating process. We build your confidence and help you create the right first impression. We believe that you should never lose hope of being in a successful relationship.

Building word-of-mouth: Networking is the essence of our business so we hold dinner parties and social events to facilitate connections.

See advertisement on page 3.

Winnie Kate and Sibi Thompson

Business: Impressionable Kids

Owner: Amy Iles

To always remember your baby, your loved ones and your pets, Amy will take an imprint of their feet and hands, and turn the sculptures into framed memorabilia, alongside photographs, medals and other items of significance.She does name frames, custom framing, and birth collages. If you are getting married she will frame special items in one attractive presentation.

Amy, who is studying accounting at TAFE, opened her home-based business in ML last month and described it as a big and courageous step. “When I see how happy people are when they receive a treasured keepsake, I feel very satisfied,” she said. Awareness raising: I am joining networks in ML and going to markets and playgroups. I advertise in Living because everybody in ML reads it. I am keen to make strategic alliances for mutual benefit with other ML businesses.

See advertisement on page 25.

Business: DM Hair Lounge

Owner: Danielle Martin

Danielle had been a hairdresser for 15 years when she decided she needed more flexibility in her life, so she converted the front room of her house in Elder Circuit into a professional salon catering for women, men and children. She has designed a beautiful, peaceful environment that evokes relaxation. The outlook across a small park is soothing and there is plenty of parking.

Building word-of-mouth: Positive word of mouth is essential in my business so I attend to small details and provide more than a hairdo. I pamper my customers and offer one-on-one service and creative ideas.

Marketing: To get the word out I have designed corporate fliers and business cards, put a sign outside my house, used social media and advertised in the community magazine. As an incentive to come and visit I offer an introductory gift voucher.

See advertisement on page 5.

Amy Iles with framed memorabilia

Danielle Martin in her new salon

By the Plate, By the Bottle and Beyond

the Lake with David

Garrick, Food and Wine Consultant

Our Living food and wine consultant, David Garrick, writes a column each month about the best culinary delights that Mawson Lakes has to offer and some of the best value wines that South Australia has to offer. He also tempts us to venture further and try other eating experiences.

By the Plate: Darshanas Restaurant

Mawson Lakes local Indian restaurant has been under new management since September 2011, and with the purchase of a fully imported Indian Clay Tandoor Oven, a new menu and a well balanced wine list, these guys mean business. All the old favourites of Butter Chicken, Lamb Korma and Beef Vindaloo are on the menu. The meat is cooked on site traditionally in the Tandoor Oven ensuring the taste of India with every bite.

During my visit I had the pleasure of tasting the Tandoori Platter for two - a combination of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Cutlets, Tawa Beef, Tandoori Prawns and Barramundi Tikka with salad and dip. The meats were tender and retained their flavours throughout.

Whether it is for lunch, dinner, the buffet or the ever-so-efficient home delivery, Darshanas is well worth a visit.

Wine by the Bottle: Majella, 2011 ‘Musician’ Cabernet Shiraz, Coonawarra.

This wine is unmistakably Coonawarra at an unbelievable price. The aroma is bursting with blackcurrant, mulberry and herbs. The palate

has all the classics of Coonawarra blackcurrant flavours up front and fine silky tannins that integrate like a classic love song, to produce this little gem. Enjoy anytime at this price!

Beyond the Lake:

Lickerish Kitchen & Bar –Semaphore

My Restaurant Rules is where it all began when the 2005 winners, John and Justine Hall created a new venture in Semaphore. John’s menu is perfectly suited to the ambience of casual fine dining, including a mixture of gourmet entrees, pizzas served on rustic wooden platters, mouth watering mains and desserts to make any sweet tooth weak at the knees. On my plate, Sirloin of Angus Beef with a Braised Beef and Mushroom Pie was cooked perfectly, and the pie with its sweet filling was perfect with the Gemtree Shiraz. My wife had the Fish of the Day, Spencer Gulf Snapper with red papaya, coriander and sweet corn and the flesh of the fish just melted in her mouth and the accompanying flavours jumped off the palate creating a circus of flavours.

Out the front is Justine serving an extensive wine list that will please even the harshest of critics, ensuring the total dining experience is complete from entree to dessert. All in all, delicious!

Lunch: Wed - Sun

Dinner: Wed - Sat

Bookings 8242 5503 info@lickerish.com.au www.lickerish.com.au

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Community policing to keep Mawson Lakes safe

A Neighbourhood Police Officer has been assigned to Mawson Lakes as part of a new innovative community policing initiative.

First Class Constable Jessica Wilson will be on foot patrol getting to know people who live, work, study and play in Mawson Lakes. You’ll see her in the shopping centre, along the footpaths, visiting businesses, in the parks, at the railway interchange and maybe even on her bicycle traversing the villages of ML.

Jessica says her role is to serve local people and interact with the public, while at the same time to investigate and attend to crime in the area.

“Higher visibility of police increases community safety and reduces crime,” she said. “The eyes and ears of the community can help keep Mawson Lakes safe.”

Nothing is too small to report. If you are concerned about egging, hoon drivers, harassment, bullying, stalking, drunkenness, unsociable behaviour, domestic violence or theft, or any other matter, Jessica wants to hear about it.

Jessica grew up in county SA with a father who is a police officer so she understands the value of building good relationships with local people who know what’s happening in their surroundings. She joined the force at 23 years old. Now as a mother of two young boys, she is particularly aware of the concerns of families about safety.

If you are having a teenage party let her know beforehand so she is only a call away if needed. And she is always happy to give advice on safety issues. Ed.

Contact Jessica on 0419 572 514 or jessica.wilson@police.sa.gov.au

Constable Jessica Wilson is the new Neighbourhood Police Officer for Mawson Lakes.

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What do you like about winter?

Winter is a time of great beauty in Mawson Lakes when the creek flows, the grass is green and the architecture of the trees is exposed. Living asked people to identify the things they like about the cool weather . . .

Playing vigorous sport - Andrew Nguyen

Falling leaves and the beauty of winter trees - Phyl McManus

People get grumpy in the hot, dry summer but in winter everyone is more relaxed - Natalie Mac e with her sons James and Brendon.

Invigorating early morning walks - Renata Surnak

Business is good in winter when we have some great deals to offer - Chantal Abougit, Flight Centre

Winter warmth

Getting together with friends. At the Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council, organised by the Over 50’s Club. (L to R)

- Sandi McGregor, Raylene Price, Marilyn Wilmot, Dorothy Purvis, Glenys Lancaster, Tania King, Jackie Ragless and Diane Smith.

Conducting

I have a lot of clothes in my wardrobe and the best thing about winter is I can wear them all at once! - Geoff Fox

Many people talk of the cosyness of winter, others like to get outside and generate internal heat through exercise. For some, winter is their best season for business.

business over coffee in the cosy Mawson Centre

- Victoria Rollison, Manager of Marketing, UniSA,

Hard fitness workouts - Sarah McCade, Sarah Stacey, Andrew Ago, Claire Garratt, Amanda Holden and Jade Chamings from Saab Services, Technology Park

Drinking hot chocolate and movies in bed

- Sydney Brown and Shannon Wright

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Living YO UTH

The Future. Panic Not!

For Year 12 students such as myself, a scary time is approaching. With only 5 months left of our schooling, you would think we would all be itching to get it over with. Apparently not! After speaking with a few of my friends lately, I am noticing a growing trend. My friends are afraid to leave school. They are scared of losing the routine we have been developing over the past 13 or so years.

Schooling life is very rigid. You wake up at the same time, eat at the same time, go to the same building, and wear the same clothes. What happens when this flow breaks and we are reluctantly pushed out into the world, not knowing what will happen from one day to the next?

In my opinion, I acknowledge that this can be a very scary time, but on the other hand, it is such an exciting time! The next chapter of our lives is about to begin, and I can’t wait!

Many fear that they will pick the wrong university course, or get a job they are unhappy with, but this is part of all the learning we about to discover. There will be roadblocks. There will be hard times. But there will also be good times.

Embarking on this new journey of selfdiscovery shouldn’t be looked at with apprehension and fear, but rather with excitement and anticipation.

So do not fear the upcoming adventure, instead wholeheartedly embrace it. Go forward and make your mark on the world.

Aimée Thomson - Living Youth Writer

Aimee is a Year 12 student at Endeavour College, ML

WORD PUZZLE

How many words can you make from these letters? Words must contain 4 or more letters. There is one 9 letter word. Each letter may be used once only. No plurals. Each word must contain the centre letter.

Solution page 37

Dreaming Dogs by Nigella

According to dog researchers, dogs do dream. At the structural l evel, the brains of dogs are similar to those of humans and during sleep the brain wave patterns go through the same stages of electrical activity as humans, which suggests that dogs dream.

I’m a dreamer. Mummy tells me that when I’m asleep my tail twitches, my legs shake and I whimper.

My best dreams are about family holidays, like our last adventure on the Limestone Coast. I dream of playing with mummy, daddy, Ben and Sophie on deserted beaches that stretch forever; of eating delicious meat pies from the bakery at Robe; of cycling the hills at Beachport and camping in our caravan at Southend under a full moon.

Recently I met another dreamer when I was walking along Dry Creek. Luna is a shiny brown labrador and she told me about her dreams of far-away places.

She and her little mate Nela (pictured) have just arrived from Finland. They had to travel a long way on a noisy aeroplane to get to Australia and then go into quarantine for 3 months in Melbourne. Luna said this is the stuff of doggie nightmares.

While locked up she dreamed of her carefree life in Finland, of swimming in the Baltic Sea and playing in the thick snow and of walks in her coastal village and eating raw fish. She said that her nose twitches when she dreams of the rich smell of malt from the brewery and the spicy pine leaves of Scandinavian trees. “Your gum trees are so strange,” she said to me.

Now Luna and Nela are reunited with their mummy Erika and they play along the green grassy banks of Dry Creek. They don’t understand English but that’s no problem for us; we just talked doggish. They say they are picking up the language from all the friendly people in Mawson Lakes who stop to say hello.

In 3 years time when they return to Finland

I’m sure they will have many happy dreams of Mawson Lakes to take home.

Erika, Luna and Nela from Finland

Photo by Janet Coelho

Phoenix Society moves into Mawson Lakes

When Jane Doyle from the Phoenix Society saw Endeavour House in Technology Park she immediately recognised the perfect place to locate the Society’s telemarketing centre.

The Phoenix Society provides employment and training for people with disabilities across South Australia through general assembly and packaging, digital print and mailing, labelling and timber products. At Mawson Lakes the organisation has established Phoenix Connect, a contact centre that employs 47 people. Jane Doyle is the contact centre manager.

Phoenix Connect undertakes telemarketing of lottery campaigns for the Phoenix Society which is the Society’s primary income source. In addition, the centre manages telemarketing campaigns for third party customers that include the Adelaide Football Club and the Animal Welfare League SA.

Andrew Ormandy, General Manager of Business Development, said the Phoenix Society wants to expand its footprint in the northern region and Mawson Lakes is an ideal central location. “Some of our staff do not drive so we value a safe environment where people can walk to transport, the shops, services and local facilities.”

“There is also synergy for us in Technology Park because the contact centre uses advanced communication technologies,” he said.

“At Mawson Lakes we are set to grow. We are ready to serve more businesses in the northern region and we have capacity to employ more staff,” he said. Ed.

For information contact Andrew Ormandy on 8152 2416 or www.phoenixsoc.org.au

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Phoenix Society General Manager of Business Development Andrew Ormandy with the Mawson Lakes Contact Centre Manager Jane Doyle and Trisha (seated).

Dog of the month

Poppy the Samoyed grows a thick coat against the cold so likes to sleep outside in winter.

Ruby

July birthstone

The gemstone Ruby is associated with the values of love, success, integrity, passion, and promise. Ruby is the July birthstone and the Capricorn Zodiac stone.

The red variety of the mineral Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. The red colour in ruby is caused by trace amounts of the element chromium. Rubies have a famous place in science - the first lasers were made from artificial ruby crystals. They still are used for this purpose although other materials offer improved efficiency. Some natural ruby crystals show the fluorescence (actually very short term phosphorescence) that makes a laser possible.

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Pet care with Dr Brendan

I recently attended the annual Australian Veterinary Conference, where one of the speakers was discussing the Human-Animal Bond. He described many examples of the power of this bond, and the benefits that pet ownership and animal companionship have been shown to provide.

I was reminded of a client, whose companion we had recently been treating for cancer. He wrote me a letter to thank the team for our help and support during his friend’s illness. In the letter, he described his relationship with his dog with eloquence and love. It was clear what a great loss it would be when the dog died, but what an extraordinary role he had played in his owner’s life.

I realized that this was why I enjoy being a vet. I get to help people get the best out of a wonderful relationship with their pet, by respecting the bond. How lucky am I? See you next month!

Dr Brendan Macguire

31 Main Street, Mawson Lakes 08 8349 8955

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Dreamtime art tiles tell the story of the past

An artist in residence at Endeavour College helped students make mosaic dreamtime art tiles in traditional indigenous style that have been placed in a garden setting at the Endeavour Centre.

Forty two tiles of animals drawn from the landscape around Mawson Lakes 5,000 years ago are depicted in the colourful outdoor pathway display.

Year 10 student Shannon Brown said the 10-week assignment was not just about making mosaic tiles. “We developed a deeply personal experience as we did research and

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listened to indigenous visitors explain their cultural heritage and how aboriginal people intertwined art and daily life.”

The students said that the artwork began to speak to them as they learned more and more about Kaurna culture. Ed.

OVER FIFTIES CLUB OF MAWSON LAKES

Members of the Over Fifties Club of Mawson Lakes meet at the Mawson Centre on the first Thursday in every month for a cost of $3 to cover tea coffee and a biscuit.

We enjoy hearing from interesting guest speakers and once a month we also visit interesting places.

The next meeting is Thursday 7th July : 1pm to 3pm the guest speaker is Colin Taylor from Mawson Lakes Environmental Watch group, our next visit is to Cummins House.

For information contact

Maureen Morton

maureen.morton@lifestylesa.net.au or Marilyn Wilmot

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Mosaic tile art students: Noelene Pereira, Jack Caucher, Brydie O’Leary, Sydney Brown, Shannon Wright and Jacob Fort.

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Recycled Water creates an oasis at Mawson Lakes

All homes and businesses in Mawson Lakes are connected to a recycled water system separate from the mains water supply. Treated stormwater and wastewater is pumped to properties along a separate lilac pipe system.

At Mawson Lakes, stormwater runoff from roads and Dry Creek is captured and treated via an extensive nearby wetland system called The Greenfields Wetlands. Dry Creek collects one third of Adelaide’s stormwater run-off.

Lilac taps indicate recycled water which IS suitable for:

 Watering lawns, parks and gardens.

 Flushing toilets.

 Washing cars.

 Filling ornamental ponds (with no fish) and water features.

 Watering fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Recycled water at Mawson Lakes is NOT safe for:

 Drinking, cooking or kitchen use.

 Personal washing, such as baths, showers, bidets and hand basins.

 Washing clothes.

 Household cleaning.

 Filling swimming pools and spas.

 Playing under sprinklers or other recreational contact.

 Washing pets or filling ponds that hold fish.

The Greenfields Wetlands (see map on page 2) purifies stormwater through contact with aquatic vegetation. The water is then stored in underground aquifers and re-used as part of the recycled water system. This reduces reliance on fresh potable water and reduces wastewater entering the Gulf St Vincent.

The recycled system reduces usage of mains water in Mawson Lakes by 50% compared to the Adelaide average. In fact, the Mawson Lakes community saves approximately 88 mega litres of water per year. That is equivalent to more than 800 Olympic sized swimming pools!

Residents pay for recycled water ($2.06/1,000 litres). Water restrictions do not apply to recycled water usage at Mawson Lakes.

That’s why I tell outsiders that we live in a fertile oasis at Mawson Lakes! Ed.

The wetlands of Mawson Lakes deliver recycled water to residents and provide a habitat for wildlife.

Photo by Mike Flynn

City of Salisbury Library Services

The Salisbury Library Service will be one of the first libraries in South Australia to join the new SA Library ‘one card’ network.

The ‘one card’ network is connecting more than 130 public libraries across SA and will enable people to borrow and return items wherever they are with their current library card.

The network will also give Salisbury Library Service patrons a greatly expanded choice of items to borrow locally, as they can request items from all participating libraries.

For more information visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/onecardnetwork

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What PLANT is that?

Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush plants (Callistemon) are hardy Australian natives with bright red bushy flowers that resemble bottle brushes. They are long lived, versatile, require minimal maintenance and they thrive in damp, poorly drained soils, but will also take a dry spot.

Nectar-feeding birds and insects find them irresistible.

VINZ CAFE

OPEN 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday

9am - 3pm Saturday

PHONE ORDERS

8162 5979

Special Menu for Morning & Afternoon Tea

· One slice of fruit cake with small coffee or

· Two slices of Apricot Danish with coffee or

· One slice of banana or carrot cake with coffee

ALL CAKES HOME MADE

Special Menu for Tradies

· Lunch pie + can of 375ml coke or

· Ham & cheese croissant with small coffee

Ed

They look good as a hedge, screen plant or street tree and will flower every year for 20-40 years. There is a magnificent row of mature trees in Cooper Crescent.

103 Light Common Mawson Lakes

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Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes

On June 29th members of the Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes will farewell current President Hans Graf and welcome new President Maureen Morton for the Rotary year 2012/13.

In the past 4 years the Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes has:

• Hosted the Annual Book Fair in aid of Literacy programmes at the Mawson Lakes Primary School.

• Sponsored local Year 11 students to attend the annual Youth Science Forum in Canberra.

• Sponsored Year 9 and 10 students to attend the Annual Science Experience programme at the University of South Australia.

• Assisted Mawson Lakes child care centres with the purchase of play equipment.

• Sponsored breakfast clubs at Para Hills Primary School.

• Funded a garden seat and garden design at Mobara Park and sponsored students in Year 9 to Rotary leadership courses.

The Mawson Lakes Rotary Club seeks new members who wish to assist the Mawson Lakes Community in various ways and who enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who wish to be of service both locally and internationally.

Meets at The Mawson Centre Tuesday evenings from 6.15pm to 8pm

Membership enquiries to maureen.morton@lifestylesa.net.au

To learn more about the activities of Mawson Lakes Rotary Club go to www.mawsonlakes.rotary.org

RECIPE: Meatballs in peach chutney

A quick’n’easy meal that can be made in one pan.

Ingredients:

500g mince meat

2 slices of bread, made into crumbs

1 onion

Chopped green leaves such as parsley, mint or spinach

I teaspoon seeded mustard

Garlic to taste

2 eggs

Chutney

1 can peaches with juice (or pineapple)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup sultanas or raisins

1/4 cup dates or prunes

1/2 teaspoon allspice

To make:

1 Mix the chutney ingredients and stand for a while to plump up fruit while you cook the meatballs.

2 Mix together meatball ingredients and cook in frying pan, then place in serving dish and keep warm.

3 Pour chutney into frying pan used for meatballs, bring slowly to the boil and cook for a few minutes to dissolve the sugar. Pour over meatballs and serve.

Do you have a favourite recipe to share with readers. Send it with your name, address and phone contact to the editor at office@mawsonlakesliving.info

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Community Groups in Mawson Lakes

Community groups are listed here free of charge. If you are a community group (run by volunteers) and would like to list your contact details, send an email to office@mawsonlakesliving.info (90 characters- including spaces).

Football Club Training Tues & Thurs

6:15pm at 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. www.mlcc.org.au

Stephen - 0403 007 156 or 8162 5108

Significance Church Sundays 10:00am

The Theatre, GP Building UniSA off ML Boulevard

Wayne & Virginia Harrison 0412 802 865

Mawson Lakes Hotel Social Club social functions, discounts, weekly members draw & meat raffles $20 annual fee. Amanda 0430 196 637

New Parent Group meets 10am 2nd Monday during school terms. Bec Feltus 0422 425 967

Mawson Lakes Toastmasters Club communication and leadership training

Darryl 0407 480 067

Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes

Tuesday 6.15pm to 8pm at The Mawson Centre. maureen.morton@lifestylesa.net.au

Caption Winner (June page 39)

“Leaf me alone! ”

Errol Schweiger won a gift voucher from Reflections of India

Home & Giftware. See page 29 for this month’s Caption Contest

ML Safe Community Network 3rd Thursday in The Mawson Centre - 1pm Alan Peucker 0432 336 955 alan.peucker@bigpond.com

Quilting Friends alternate Mondays 6pm-9pm & 2nd Sat each month 10am-5pm - Mawson Centre. Clare - 8367 6918 or rosecm@tpg.com.au

Life Church 5:00pm every 2nd & 4th Sunday The Denison Centre, ML School. Nick - 8284 3861 www.lifechurchsa.org.au

Crossroads Community Church Sunday 10:30am The Denison Centre, ML School

Anthony - 8258 3179 or 0425 874 240

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

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

Playgroups in Mawson Lakes

Fran 8162 5108 or mawsonlakesplaygroups@gmail. com or facebook.

Mawson Lakes Scout Group

Meets Scout Hall, Parafield Gardens weekly. Ages 6-15 Jeff - 0407 619 357 or Sarah - 0417 848 088

Word Puzzle Solution

puzzle page 23

coin, coir, corgi, coring, cringe, genic, giro, grin, groin, icier, icing, icon, ignore, ionic, iron, ironic, jingo, join, joiner, nice, nicer, origin, region, reign, rein, rejig, rejoin, rice, ricing, rig, REJOICING

Crossword solution

puzzle page 16

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

Instructor: Rovi Ravida

tel: 0433 409 089

email: rsravida@bigpond.com

Office 2, 2 Fisher Place, Mawson Lakes

Visit http://au.kumonglobal.com

Book Competition ki d s

Win this book. Entering is easy - all you need to do is find 6 pictures of the prickly teddy 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 9 July 2012

A collection of 4 picture books; Arnold the Prickly Teddy, The Sad Little Monster, The Jelly Bean Queen, The Coathanger Horse and Grandpa’s Horses.

by Kym Lardner

Congratulations

To the Dawson children: Chelsea (8), Samuel (6), Thomas (5) and Jackson (5 months) who won the Kids Book Competition in June.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information in this publication is accurate, Mawson Lakes Living cannot be held responsible for any ad content, including errors or omissions. We endeavour to ensure that all local information in this magazine is accurate but cannot guarantee. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. All ads are accepted on the understanding that the description of goods and services are fair and accurate.

Colouring Competition ki d s

Name: ............................................................................................................................

Age: ......................................... Phone: .........................................................................

Address: ..........................................................................................................................

Email contact: ...............................................................................................................

Closing date is 9 July 2012. Entries to MLL at 43 Parkview Drive ML