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PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Tony Aldridge 19 Islander Drv 8552 2869

president@elrgi.org.au

Sandra Lee 55 Matthew Flinders 0419 862 757

secretary@elrgi.org.au

Trevor Morgan 2 Ketch Plc 8552 6223

treasurer@elrgi.org.au

Bevan Baker 44 Clipper Crt 8552 6698

David Barlow 29 Islander Drv 0407 609 002

Jack Bramley 38 Islander Drv 0418 857 373

Pauline Bruce 37 Clipper Crt 8552 7987

Pat Chigwidden 24 Tabernacle Rd 0417 832 281

Wilf Emmett 22 Islander Drv 8552 9126

John Hughes 3 Islander Drv 8552 1189

Bob Martin 5B Windjammer Crt 7524 2853

Steven Pinhorn 7 Central Drv 0425 340 899

Anne Sando 10 Malen Ave 8552 9094

Patricia Stewart 8 Windjammer Crt 0414 384 227

iHeather Wehr 11 Matthew Flinders 0400 751 957

If you wish to con-tact the the Beach Boys or Gardening Group please do it via our website at : www.elrgi.org.au

The gardening group works on reserves and other

open spaces in Encounter Lakes and Franklin

Island.

Recently we have spruced up Strathmore Court

Franklin Island, Eric Ashby Reserve, Allenby Parsons Reserve, Boule-

vard Cafe Carpark, the Pumping, Station and Brian Spilsbury Reserve.

We meet the 2nd Thursday each month. Work includes trimming and pruning, general tidying and removal of the smaller dead shrubs. Mem-

bers only work according to their abilities and preferences.

If you would like to join us for some gardening and fun, please just turn

up at our next venue at around 8.30 am, for more information please

give me a call or text on 0408712533.

The Gardening Group REPORT BY PHIL GARDNER

Our Mayor to be Speaker at the AGM We are very fortunate in having Dr Moira Jen-

kins, Mayor of Victor Harbor, as our guest

speaker at the AGM at the Christian Gospel Centre at 7:30pm on Friday November 29th.

As part of her electoral platform Moira said “I am convinced that Victor Harbor’s progress and reputation as a Regional City can be en-hanced by strong and caring leadership, and

good communication between council and the community. I believe that it is possible to have a council that works WITH the community and is PART of the community.”

As a community based organisation ELRGI is

pleased that Moira intends talking to us on the Importance of Commu-

nity between the Council and all of us.

All ELRGI members are invited to the AGM and can be assured of an

interesting, informative and relevant agenda which will include an in-sight into the review of the Encounter Lakes Franklin Island Manage-ment Plan proposed for early2020. Resident participation will be en-

couraged in this process.

You can look forward to a very interesting and well informed speaker

and the opportunity to meet other community minded residents .

You are also invited to stay on for supper to meet your 2020 committee.

AGM—7-30PM Friday Nov 29th

SANTA BOAT—Presents to Fiona Harvey, between

December 16th and 24th Phone 8552 4041

SAUSAGE SIZZLE—5.00PM Friday Feb 7th

IMPORTANT

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Message From The President

terests with the opening of the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foun-

dation (WCHF) 'Laklinyeri' Beach House on the weekend of the

20th/21st June.

The centrespread of this newsletter is dedicated to this major under-

taking by the WCHF and details how our community can support the

work of the foundation.

The name, 'Laklinyeri' was given to the house by the traditional own-

ers, the Ngarrindjeri-Ramindjeri peoples and Ramindjeri artist, Cedric

Varcoe, explains the meaning of Laklinyeri as follows:

“Laklinyeri alludes to many things relating to family; close fam-

ily and the larger grouping of families related through kinship,

stories, songs and dance. The name denotes a sense of belonging

to all of the family, your place and interconnections with each other, the land, the place and the life in that place. Laklinyeri

encompasses the heart, the mind, the sense of being. Everything

continues to be connected through time.”

The WCHF have established a truly wonderful facility built to match

the special needs of the families who will access the house within the

peaceful environment of our lakeside estate. Our centrefold provides an insight into the project and how we, as a community might assist

in the future.

We are delighted that Her Worship, Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins will be Guest Speaker at our AGM on Friday 29th November 2019, so please

put the date in your diary. Mayor Jenkins has been very active with

community groups in the Victor Harbor region and met with the

ELRGI Committee recently to learn more about the activities and the

community issues we encounter.

We have been told that last summer of people in the lake near Ketch

Place interfering with the aerator equipment. The aerator is crucial to

maintaining lake water quality. We have raised the matter with Coun-

cil and asked that warning signs be provid-ed at the site. We would ask that if you see

anyone meddling with this equipment

please report it the CVH on 8551 0500.

Tony Aldridge PRESIDENT

I am sure I speak for most members of the En-

counter Lakes and Franklin Island communi-

ties when I say that we are fortunate to live in a community that often reflects the best aspects

of human nature in caring and supporting

those facing challenges. Our community has

been given an opportunity to pursue those in-

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We have a missing person! Peter Bonica has paid his 2019 subs by EFT, but we

have no idea where he lives. If you can help, please email or call the Treasurer.

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In recent months there have been several

burglaries in the Lakes precinct so we

thought it would be worth passing on secu-rity hints identified by Allianz, one of Aus-

tralia’s leading insurers. In this part of the

world there is a potential for risks to in-

crease as the result of the influx of strangers.

1. Ensure you have locks on all doors and windows. It is worth lock-

ing your electricity meter after consultation with your supplier

2. If you can, cut back shrubs to provide a clear view to the street

from your yard

3. Consider shutters, grilles and solid core doors. These are harder to force.

4. Keep sheds secure to so that you don’t provide tools for a burglar.

5. Ask friends to collect mail and junk mail and park a car in your

drive if you are away

6. Don’t hide keys outside or lend them to tradesmen 7. Store your valuables in a safe

8. Don’t leave valuables on view inside your house

9. Install an alarm or have a dog at home when you are out.

10. Make friends with your neighbours and look out for each other

When collecting subs several volunteer committee members were

abused by residents who weren’t interested in being members.

We accept that not everybody is interested, but find it sad that some

people feel it is appropriate to abuse other locals. It is unfortunate

these people choose to live in this very pleasant part of the world.

The Beach

Boys

It’s the time of year when Trevor

Rose is about to meet with Council

to discuss remedial action for the Lakes beaches. More next issue.

Don’t be Santa to Burglars

Santa on the Lake 2019 is the 20th year residents will

be able to celebrate Christmas day

with our very own Santa. We will be

throwing 300 bags of lollies to chil-

dren on the lakefront and beaches

and delivering more than 100 pre-sents. A one page newsletter will

issue early December with details

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This table shows the ELRGI membership by street. At our mem-

bership is the highest that has ever been achieved.

We welcome five new

members into the

Residents Group and say thank you to our

eight loyal friends,

and are sorry to lose

one member, alt-

hough this might

only be temporary.

Many would not be

aware that Cutter Circuit was part of the original Lakes development

back in the late 1980’s and this is the reason that its residents are in-

cluded in our ELRGI membership. The very sensible development of

Cutter gave the street the magnificent park setting as its centrepiece.

We would welcome any contributions to our newsletter that Cutter resi-

dents might care to share with other people in Encounter Lakes/Franklin Island.

Cutter, like other “off-lake” streets can be part of our annual Santa on

the Lake activity. We can deliver presents to residents at the landing in

Bill WJ White Reserve in Matthew Flinders Drive. By being there on

Christmas morning you will be thrown bags of lollies and be part of the

spirit of Christmas that the lake facilitates.

The ELRGI is also your conduit into the Council for any suggestions for

improving your area. This applies to residents right across the Lakes

area, and Council takes all suggestions we put forward seriously.

A Special Part of the Lakes REPORT BY BOB MARTIN

Membership at October 2019 375,

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The WCH Foundation Beach House, located in Central Drive, Franklin Island, is an extraordinary holiday home where families can relax and

create wonderful memories.

Officially opened in July 2019, the Beach House is South Australia’s

first purpose-built holiday home for families with children with complex

medical needs or in palliative care.

The great Australian family getaway is at the beach and thanks to the

Beach House the opportunity to experience this quintessential holiday is now possible for these families.

Families’ stays are funded through donations made to the WCH Founda-

tion. We work closely with the families to help create bespoke holidays to

meet their wishes and needs, whether it is enjoying experiences in the

local Victor Harbor area or a professional photography session to cap-

ture the special moments.

The Beach House is the perfect sanctuary for families to relax and spend treasured time together.

The home is specifically de-

signed, constructed and med-

ically equipped to meet the

needs of children with com-

plex medical needs or in pal-liative care, while the beauti-

ful interiors, landscaping and

sweeping views of the lake

create a sense of calm and

wellness.

The Beach House can sleep up to 12 people allowing im-

mediate and extended family, as well as friends to stay, so everyone can

experience this special holiday.

Women’s & Children’s Hospital Auxilliary

BEACH HOUSE

Learn more at: https://wchfoundation.org.au/the-beach-house/

Photos courtesy Danny Jenkins Photography

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You should make a point of visiting www.elrgi.org.au regu-

larly as it offers newsletters, contacts for your committee,

SCAM risks and other relevant Encounter Lakes information.

The Beach House has a

lovely, relaxing outlook over

the Franklin Island water-way that emphasises the

tranquillity of this location.

In the outside area there are

specially designed play facil-

ities to add to the total

Beach House experience.

There are also opportunities for Lakes residents to con-

tribute. The Women’s &

Children’s Hospital Foundation welcomes volunteers to assist in the

running of our Beach

House Program. Volun-

teer roles include taking part in working bees at

the home, greeting and

orientating families when

they first arrive and

packing welcome ham-pers. Training will be

provided for volunteer

roles. If you are interest-

ed in volunteering or

would like further infor-

mation, please contact Beach House Program Manager Kristen Hardy on 8464 7909 or

beachhouse@wchfoundation.org.au

Be Part of the Lakes’ Future The Lakes Precinct has the rare benefit of a

dedicated, formal Management Plan for ongo-

ing maintenance.. Council plans to review and update this plan in early 2020, five years after

it was put in place.

If you are interested, download the plan and if you see the need for changes to any part of it

please let us know. The plan is available at

http://www.victor.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=780