January 2012 Newsletter - Wakefield Regional Council - SA.Gov.au

WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS AT
EVERARD WASTE DEPOT
Please be advised that due to the Environment
Protection Authority (EPA) compliance, the
acceptance of commercial quantities of
Construction & Demolition waste at Everard
Waste Depot can no longer be received from 1
January 2012. The Everard Waste Depot site is
no longer a landfill or waste operation site and
only operates as a transfer station for domestic
quantities.
Any commercial quantities of refuse or
construction and demolition should be referred
to the Transpacific Group that operate the
Inkerman Landfill, Inkerman (situated on Prime
Road, 15 km south of Port Wakefield on the Port
Wakefield Highway) or any other EPA compliant
refuse site.
Please Note the Inkerman Landfill can be
contacted by phoning Mr Craig Pedler
(Supervisor on mobile 0435 962 004) as
conditions apply.
FIRE PERMITS – 2012
The Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005
provides that no fire may be lit in the open
without a permit during the declared Fire
Danger Season, which opened on 15/11/11 and
closes on 30/04/12.
The Wakefield Regional Council Fire Prevention
Officer advises that permits will be issued for
the purpose of burning off broad acre holdings
from 1/3/12.
Permits are available from Council’s Office on
telephone 8862 0800 and will be subject to
several conditions, with penalties being imposed
for breaching those conditions or lighting a fire
without the appropriate permit.
Further information is available from Council’s
Fire Prevention Officer Gary Tezacker on 8862
0800, the Country Fire Service Hot line 1300
362 361, the fire prevention portion of Council’s
web page www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au or fire
restrictions at www.cfs.sa.gov.au
BALAKLAVA SKATE PARK OPENING
The opening is scheduled at
the conclusion of the
Australia Day Breakfast, that
will be held at Apex Park
this year to support the
opening.
Activities and Displays will include:
Swimming pool will be open from 10am,
with free admission and a free ice cream for
all children under 15.
Balaklava Museum situated in May Terrace
will be open
Balaklava Bowling Club will be conducting a
tournament that day
Balaklava Croquet club will be open for
“come and try” activity
Balaklava Gliding Club will have a glider on
display
SA Ambulance and CFS will be on display
Community Shed will be open for people to
visit
Balaklava Scouts will have a display
Jumping Castle for the children
Music and entertainment
Face Painting
Activities will conclude at 12noon.
ALL WELCOME!!!!!!!
FOUND!!
Found just outside the office before Christmas
was a garage door remote. If you think it
belongs to you, please contact the office.
BUS DATES FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY
The previous “Owen” and “Hamley Bridge”
buses have been combined for 2012, with a
bus running every second Wednesday leaving
from the Council Office at 8.00am and travelling
through Owen and Hamley Bridge to Elizabeth
and return at approximately 3.30pm.
Wednesday 25 January
Wednesday 8 February
Wednesday 22 February
The next “Happy Shoppers” trip from Balaklava
will be on Tuesday 13 February.
Bookings are
required and
can be made
by contacting
the Council
office.
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE
PHIL BARRY
Dedicated Chief Executive Officer of
Wakefield Regional Council and District
Council of Blyth-Snowtown for 18
years.
A respected leader, mentor and friend
who touched many people with his
genuine interest, concern and support,
a man passionate about his
community and his legacy will continue
on.
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Vanessa
and family.
The life of
PHILIP JOHN BARRY
From the Barry family
Philip was born on 31 January 1961 at
Glenelg Private Hospital, the second
son of Joan and Robert Barry. He was
fondly known as “PJ” or Phil.
He had an elder brother Graeme who
was born 22 months earlier and was
blessed with two younger brothers,
David 30 months later and Ian, after
another 31 months. Phil was thrilled
when his younger brothers arrived,
always helping with their feeding,
dressing and doing their hair. At this
early stage in his life he was
developing a willingness to help
others.
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The family resided at Golflands until
1966 when they moved to Victor
Harbor.
In his younger years, Phil showed his
thoughtful nature by purchasing
“Kitchener Buns” for each person in
the family on their birthday. His letter
writing at that time was usually brief
and to the point. Whilst on holidays on
Kangaroo Island, in a post card to his
Grandpa, he simply said “Having a
good time. Mum is resting.” For most
of his adult life, he made a habit of
ringing his mother each week to make
sure she was well.
Phil commenced his education at St
Leonard’s Primary, opposite Bart
Cummings stables, in 1966 and
following his father’s transfer to Victor
Harbor, later that year, commenced at
Victor Harbor Primary School (grade 2)
in 1967. Due to his birthday falling so
early in the calendar year, (turning 5
after starting grade 1) Phil was usually
the youngest and smallest in his
classes. This never changed!
Phil commenced his secondary
education at Victor Harbor High School
in 1972 at 11 years of age. In 1973,
his education was transferred to
Immanuel College, but after three
years he returned to Victor Harbor to
complete his secondary education. One
of the many good things that came out
of his return to school at Victor Harbor
was meeting Helen.
Phil was recognised as a very
disciplined and committed student,
only ever giving his best and also, at
that time showing very good skills in
Tennis and Football. His tennis abilities
are well documented with the
Encounter Bay, Port Elliot, Blyth and
Balaklava Tennis clubs, playing in
many winning premiership teams. One
of the most memorable Grand Final
victories for Balaklava was in 2009
where Phil won all his games 6 love,
earning the nickname “Phil Barry’s on
fire!” His football skills were not so
freely recorded, but, one must
mention that he made the training
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Balaklava SA 5461
STREET ADDRESS
Scotland Place,
Balaklava SA 5461
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squad for the Great Southern Football League
Senior Colts in 1977. Phil was considered to be
an excellent player on the wing with the skills to
dispose of the ball to the advantage of his team.
Whilst living in Tintinara, Phil was coerced into
coaching the local Under 12 football team. Not
only was he an active sportsperson, he also took
on administrative roles as the President of the
Port Elliot and Blyth Tennis Clubs, as well as the
Mid North Tennis Association.
In 1978, he was successful in obtaining a position
as a teller at the State Bank of South Australia in
the Victor Harbor branch. Phil gradually worked
his way through the banking system, being
appointed a relief senior officer that required that
he work in many country towns in South
Australia.
Phil’s first position in Local Government was as
an administration officer at the District Council of
Port Elliot and Goolwa. It was here that he
commenced using his helpful skills. Robert can
well remember the CEO of that Council telling
him of an occasion when a disgruntled ratepayer
with a reputation for complaining about anything
and everything came into the office, expressed
his problems to Phil, and after discussion,
apologised for being a nuisance and thanked Phil
for his time and assistance. His diplomatic skills
further developed as he became known for his
ability to “put out bushfires.” Phil often used his
two famous quotes to motivate others:
“When the going gets tough, the tough get
going” and “That is the problem; now let’s work
out the solution.”
One of his fondest memories was created in
1988, when he and Helen were chosen to
represent the youth of the Fleurieu Peninsula,
meeting and lunching with the Prince and
Princess of Wales, Charles and Diana. How lucky
were Charles and Diana
He was successful in being appointed as a Senior
Officer of the Blyth Snowtown Council, and later
was appointed the CEO for that Council. Following
an amalgamation with the Wakefield Plains
Council, Phil was successful in being appointed
the inaugural CEO of the newly created council,
the Wakefield Regional Council. During this
employment, Phil served on many District and
Regional Boards that enabled his Council to
receive State and Federal recognition.
Phil found time to further his interests in harness
racing and following being granted a trainee
drivers license, commenced a driving role his
father’s horses as well as many other Victor
Harbor trainers. He was successful on many
occasions, culminating in winning the Southern
Clubs Trainee Reinsman’s title in 1984.
On 24 March 1984, Phil married the love of his
life, Helen Elizabeth Byrnes at Port Elliot followed
by the long awaited birth of Vanessa Rose. On
long 14 July 1995 Again, happiness for the Barry/
Byrnes families. This was the first female birth in
three generations of that section of the Barry
family.
Phil applied his skills and disciplines to his work
and family life, which is obvious from his
achievements in senior administrative roles in
Local Government, as well as community and
sporting activities in his home towns. He had a
passion about his work and also his staff who
were employed within his various teams, always
going beyond expectations to achieve results that
would benefit his communities.
In September 2010, Phil, Helen and Vanessa
travelled to New Zealand’s South Island for a
long awaited family holiday. This is one of Helen
and Vanessa’s most treasured memories with
Phil, navigating through the hills, seeing and
tasting snow, a helicopter ride and landing on a
glacier, parasailing, and spending precious time
together.
One of Phil’s dreams was to climb the Sydney
Harbour Bridge for his 50 th Birthday. This was
made a reality in March 2011, when Phil and his
girls scaled to the very top! “Phil Barry’s on fire”
once again!
Phil was immensely proud of his girls, Helen and
Vanessa, and throughout his life supported them
unconditionally. He developed a love of music
and theatre as a result of Vanessa’s keen passion
for the stage. Music was vitally important to Phil,
especially in his frequent hospital stays when he
used it to inspire and relax him.
In May of last year, after weeks of ill health, Phil
was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive
malignant brain tumour. His positive approach to
life shone brightest at his darkest time. Never
once did he question “why me”, appointing
himself as team leader of his ward in the Royal
Adelaide Hospital. Phil was determined to beat
the odds, as he was not just a number but a
person. If given the chance, Phil would have gone
on to inspire country patients in city hospitals to
overcome their challenges in life.
In November of last year, and whilst quite ill he
was still thinking of his community, expressing
his concern at the attitude of the Government in
offering school bus contracts to an interstate
company, a concern that went against his
philosophies of Local and State Governments
supporting local employment . He was working till
the end.
Family would take this opportunity to gratefully
thank the residents of the in the district for the
manner in which the people have accepted Phil,
Helen and Vanessa into their homes and hearts,
providing them with love and support at all times,
especially now in this hour of need.
He was a loving son, husband, father, brother,
uncle, friend and leader with a gentle personality
who cared about everyone and just adored his
family.
May he now rest in peace.
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Congratulations to Council’s Australia Day 2012
Award winners:
Citizen of the Year - Alan Large of Snowtown
Young Citizen of the Year - Bonnie Nicholls of
Lochiel
Community Event of the Year - Lochiel Hall
Centenary Celebrations, Lochiel, held March
2011
Australia Day functions will be held in the Council
area on Thursday, 26 January as follows:
Balaklava - Apex Park, Wallace Street -
breakfast commencing at 8.00 am **Please
note Change of venue**
Blyth - Blyth Tennis Club, South Terrace - BBQ
tea commencing at 6.30 pm
Brinkworth - Stockyard Reserve - breakfast
commencing at 8.30 am
Hamley Bridge - Institute and Swimming Pool,
Gilbert Street and Dahlmyra Avenue - lunch
commencing at 11.00 am
Owen—Swimming Pool—BBQ Tea commencing
at 5.00 pm
Port Wakefield - Eagles Sports and Community
Centre, Drake Crescent - breakfast
commencing at 7.00 am
Snowtown - Lions Park, Railway Terrace East -
breakfast commencing at 8.00 am
EMU AWARDS
The Adelaide Plains
Emu Awards are
being held again in
2012. These
awards
recognise those
individuals,
organisations/
community groups
and businesses
that have stuck their neck out and had a go!
Nomination forms are now available on the
council website and also at the front counter of
the Council office. Nominations close on Friday,
24 February, and forms can be submitted to the
Plains Producer or the Council office. If you know
anybody who has had a go during the past 12
months, and you would like to nominate them for
an Emu Award, please submit a nomination form.
The Emu awards breakfast will be held on Friday
23 March 2012 at the Balaklava Golf Club, at
8.00am.
FOOD SAFETY SHORT COURSES 2012
Council and TAFE SA in
partnership are offering
an accredited basic food
safety course aimed at
anyone involved in
c o m m e r c i a l f o o d
handling.
T h e c o u r s e i s
interactive, runs for
three hours and covers such topics as – legal
requirements of food safety, preventing food
spoilage, cause and effect of food poisoning,
storage of food and personal hygiene.
The first course will be held in the Council
Chamber on Monday, 27 February at 3 pm. Pre
registration is essential to secure a place as
numbers will be limited. Please contact Nigel
P l a s k e t t o n 0 4 5 7 8 8 4 3 3 2 o r
nigel.plaskett@tafesa.edu.au to register.
Future sessions will be held on the 6 June and
the 27 November.
Cost per person is
$84.00 all inclusive
(concession $53.25).
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