Autumn 2010 > Free marionCityLimits33 page 16 Adopt a tree Protecting old and new plants across the city. are they at risk? People over 65 years old, children younger than 4 years old and adults affected by alcohol face the highest risk of dying in a house fire.
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Community People
In this edition of City Limits we highlight some important green initiatives that are helping to make our community more sustainable.
Caring for carers
If you are caring for someone who is frail, aged or a younger person with a disability you could qualify for help from City of Marion’s Community Care unit. Amal Mikhail, who cares for her husband Gamal, is one of many Marion residents supported through this program. To find out more about support for carers, contact City of Marion’s Community Care unit on 8375 6649.
Contents Mayor and CEO Opinion 5 Major Projects 9 Councillors Views 12 Development Matters 23 Marion Cultural Centre 24 Marion Business 27 Upgrading Extreme roller Green fingers Tall Poppies 28 Work begins on Dale’s marathon Bushcarer Marion in Pictures 29 parks revamp. fundraising trek. volunteer keeps Community Diary 31 weeds at bay. Lasting Impressions 32
Editorial Policy. City Limits is a community-building publication and is not intended to discredit other individuals or organisations. As 6 19 28 such the Council reserves the right of editorial discretion. EDITOR RICHARD WATSON CONTRIBUTORS DAVID MELHUISH, PAULINE O’BRIEN, CRAIG CLARKE, ELLIE SOKOLOV WRITERS RICHARD WATSON, CRAIG CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON STANBURY, Front Cover Nicole and Tahlia by Simon Stanbury.
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EDITORIAL CITY LIMITS C/O CITY OF MARION PO BOX 21 OAKLANDS PARK, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5046 TEL 08 8375 6600 FAX 08 8375 6699 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.marion.sa.gov.au 4 > Get on the floor Dan the Breakyman leads the first breakdancing workshop held at Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre.
Dance breaks out in the ‘hood The first series of DJ and breakdancing workshops to be held at a Marion Council neighbourhood centre was launched in February. >
Come dancing Nina Lapworth is recruiting for Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre hosted the of enthusiasm and energy,” he said. dancers. sessions which are designed to get young people “Hip hop, rap and street style dance requires off the street and onto the dance floor. Dance to get you skill, practice and concentration. The common The first workshop saw 15 people aged 12 to 16 misconception is that it’s about hanging around in a spin given a ‘hands on’ introduction to new styles of looking cool, but it’s really about self-expression music and dance. and enjoying yourself.” If you want to get fit while learning Experienced performers Daniel Barbara (aka DJ The workshops intend to open up Trott Park the cheeky cha cha, foxy foxtrot or Snair) and Dan Scovell (Dan the Breakyman) Neighbourhood Centre to young people as an run the workshops which aim to channel creative the sensational samba then take the informal recreation venue. energy into positive action. They are also a lot of quick step to Cosgrove Hall. fun according to DJ Snair. Sessions are held on the last Friday of the month from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Admission is $5 and In A Spin Dance Company are now recruiting “Kids with no experience were soon having includes dinner. for young and old who are ready to trip the light a go at scratching and mixing. We started fantastic. with basic DJ techniques and street dance Contact Julie Collett at the City of Marion “You can dance yourself fit and enjoy it. There are moves. There was an incredible amount on 8387 2074 or 0412 608 075 for details. classes for children, singles, doubles and seniors,” proprietor Nina Lapworth said. “We are also starting up a kids group where four I’m going to collect my to 14 year can learn a range of dances. rain water here and “Our senior classes are held during the day on Fridays and include morning tea.” recycle my grey water All classes are at Cosgrove Hall, Clovelly Park and over there. are pay as you go. Pauline O’Brien If you would like more information, contact Nina on 8276 6781, 0410 559 667 or www.inaspin.bounce.com.au 5
Our Opinion
The Mayor The CEO Felicity-ann Lewis Mark Searle
In the recent review of City are impressed with the work The recent community the ninth to the seventh lowest Limits I was heartened to that has occurred to date. consultation on the draft Annual average residential rate out of see that those who replied Community members are Business Plan and Budget 19 metropolitan councils, while for 2010 – 2011 generated still maintaining services and to the survey were generally increasingly interested in the considerable interest from progressing major projects. happy with most elements project and continue to ask residents. Thank you to everyone To reduce reliance on rates, of this publication. An about the parking provisions. who took the time to get involved. we will continue to increase interesting aspect was There is parking associated with that they were keen to see The plan shows how council will efficiencies and will be pursuing the Development Approval for more articles about council spend its budget and allocate $8.74 million of capital grants. the State Aquatic Centre and the resources to develop the city. Building on a 15 per cent rise in activities. We will endeavour GP+ facility and this will be free. funding of community assets in to address the feedback. Council is responsible for Council is committed to making maintaining $760 million worth 2009-2010, we are targeting a I was disappointed in the low these facilities accessible to all of community assets including seven per cent increase in 2010- 2011. rating my comment piece members of the community. open space, drains, roads and received as I agonise over what footpaths. It is always challenging Underpinning all council’s work to write about and try to focus With the state election now deciding how to allocate resources is a determination to build on relevant council activities. I’ll behind us, we have been to build the type of community a sustainable community. In keep trying and I am happy to pleased that community that we all want. working to meet the needs of the consider your suggestions. members gave their feedback Rates account for 84 per cent current generation we must strive to ensure that future generations Those of you who visit the on the Annual Business Plan of council’s income. While we need to maintain and develop enjoy at least the same levels Marion Cultural Centre and and Budget. No other level of infrastructure and services, we of service, lifestyle and natural surrounding shopping areas government requires scrutiny are determined to provide value environment as we do now. of and community input into will have observed the rapid for money to residents and, We look forward to continuing pace of the work on the Domain their budgets and financial consequently, we closely monitor to work with you to build a site. Elected Members have plans, so please continue rate levels around Adelaide. Since better community, for today, and had a tour of the site and to give us your feedback. 2002, we have moved from having tomorrow.
Clubs, community organisations, educational institutions and businesses are invited to present stage demonstrations exhibits and workshops that will bring learning to life during the 2010 Marion Learning Festival. Stage demonstrations and exhibits Westfield Marion Shopping Centre Friday 6 August – Sunday 8 August To get involved contact Ellie Sokolov > [email protected] or 8375 6602 Workshops Various locations Friday 6 August – Friday 13 August August 6-13 To get involved contact Cassandra Gibson-Pope > [email protected] or 8375 6705 The theme Live Well must be incorporated in demonstrations, exhibits and workshops. Live Well! Get involved! 6
Enrol to vote More than 10,800 landlords and business owners in the City of Marion are being urged to re-enrol to vote in the council elections later this year.
Changes to the Local Government Elections Act mean their names were automatically purged from council’s electoral roll following the last election in 2006. The move aimed to cleanse the roll of businesses and landlords who had left the area without informing council. Executive officer Kate McKenzie, the Marion Council officer responsible for the elections, said businesses and landlords had until August 31 to re-enrol and have their say in the November election. “Over the coming months, council will write to everyone who has been removed from the roll and offer them the opportunity to re-enrol provided they still have business or > property interests in the region,” she said. Play time Alice Nicholson, Mark Bacon and children enjoy the new play equipment at Roy Lander Reserve. “Having your say on the future of Marion is as easy as filling out an enrolment form and returning it to council.” $1m upgrade for 15 parks The 58,400 householders in Marion who voted in the recent State election are Fifteen parks will receive a $1.1 million facelift over the next three months as automatically on council’s electoral roll. part of a Marion Council initiative. Ms McKenzie said only people who were New play equipment, pathways and seating will children while parents will have fresh seating and enrolled to vote could stand as a candidate be installed in the single biggest make-over of pathways for easy access,” Ms Lewis said. in November. reserves in council’s history. “Our parks and reserves are the heart of the To obtain an enrolment form, Marion Council has earmarked $836,000 for the community as they bring families, the elderly and telephone council on 8375 6600 or makeover with an additional $240,000 grant young people together. Council’s investment aims log onto www.marion.sa.gov.au from the Department of Planning and Local to ensure the reserves not only look their best but Government (DPLG). are enjoyable and fun places to be.” Don’t miss out Local Government Elections will be held this November.
The first playground to be installed was at The DPLG funding will be used to help improve > Roy Lander Reserve, Seaview Downs, with the Sandery Avenue Reserve at Seacombe Gardens, equipment now open to the public. An official Willoughby Avenue Reserve at Glengowrie and launch of the site occurred last month. Pavana Reserve at Hallett Cove. The remaining 14 parks are being upgraded The funding will provide a range of additional progressively and are expected to be finished items for these reserves including a revamp of the by July. sports facilities, playground equipment to cater Marion Council Mayor Felicity-ann Lewis said for all ages as well as new picnic areas, BBQs and residents would see a real difference to the drink fountains. look and feel of their reserves once the work Council has been working with the local was completed. community to plan the upgrades, which are “The reserves will have new play equipment for part of the $7 million Play Space Strategy.
Other reserves that will benefit from the upgrade include Brolga Place Reserve > Alison Avenue Reserve > Mema Court Reserve > Chatsworth Court Reserve > Dumbarton Avenue Reserve > Eurelia / Elgata Road Reserve > Columbia Crescent Reserve > Koomooloo Crescent Reserve > McKay Street Reserve > Olivier Terrace Reserve > and Rosslyn Street Reserve 7 > Flyng high More than 400 BMX riders competed at the SA State Championships at Cove Sports.
Cove gets BMX on track Cove Sports and Community Club was transformed into the capital > Cool and clear OPAL’S Christophe Roy, Sophie Porter and Fraser Keegan celebrate the launch of Australian BMX racing over the of the healthy lifestyle program. weekend of 20 and 21 February.
More than 400 competitors from South Australia, New South Wales, the Northern Three cheers for OPAL Territory, Tasmania and Victoria geared up for the BMX SA State Championships. Marion has become one of the first councils in South Australia to get the Cove BMX Club fielded 63 members, internationally successful OPAL childhood obesity prevention program up including seven year old Des’ree Barnes and running. and Annaliese Rokov, aged 12, who won all their events. Des’ree is now the number one OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) is a “Improving diet and exercise one step at a time ranked South Australian under eight girl federal, state and local government initiative is the easiest way to become healthy. While the while Annaliese secured top ranking in the which aims to help children eat better, exercise focus of the program is on children, changing to 8-13 age bracket. more and live longer. a healthy lifestyle is something that the whole Cove BMX’s Larry Rowe, 65, received an Speaking at the Marion launch, European network family can have fun doing together.” honorary award for competing in all 25 State coordinator Christophe Roy, who made the trip Marion is among the first six SA councils to Championships since 1985. from France for the Australian roll out, said that implement the five year initiative which also Competitors were aged four to 65 and many OPAL had a clear message and that Australians supports the commitment to Healthy Cities. can enjoy adopting a healthy lifestyle. South Australian riders are now qualified to OPAL is based on the EPODE program that has race in the 2010 National Championships in “Make water your drink of choice. We want people improved healthy eating and activity patterns in Victoria in May. to raise a glass to ‘Water. The Original Cool Drink.’ France. as this is the theme of our first campaign. Water This is the second consecutive year Cove is free, accessible and a better option than soft City of Marion’s OPAL team of Fraser Keegan BMX has hosted the event, which attracted drinks which can cause tooth decay and weight and Sophie Porter is already working closely with around 1500 spectators. gain,” Mr Roy said. schools, sports clubs and community groups. Cove BMX Club is based at Cove Sports “Australian fruit is irresistible. It is richer in colour OPAL can be contacted on 8375 6704. and Community Club, Hallett Cove and flavour than anything I’ve tasted before. How Further information is available online at and can be contacted on 8381 6064 or could anyone not love it? www.opal.sa.gov.au www.thecovesa.bmxa.com.au 8
You’ll never walk alone
Clad in red t-shirts and sneakers and striding purposefully through South Australia’s largest shopping centre before any store has opened, these are > Going batty City of Marion’s Sustainability not bargain hunters but mall walkers on a mission. Street coordinator, Kate Hubmayer, talks bat boxes with volunteers Each Monday, Thursday and Friday Marion as short as a few hundred metres or up to five Jenny Calam and Lyn McCarthy. Mall Walkers take to the highways of Westfield kilometres. Shopping Centre in the name of fitness and “Members are aged from 50 to 94 and those friendship. recovering from knee operations or heart surgery Putting bats in With 120 members the club is going from strength get support from a specialist instructor. There’s to strength and recently celebrated its ninth always time for a cuppa and a chat at the end.” their boxes anniversary. Founding member and club secretary One member whose life has been transformed Volunteers from the City of Margaret Rowe has clocked up around 7000 mall through the group is Andrea Hunter. Sight kilometres over the years and is determined to impaired, Andrea won the 2009 Walker of the Year Marion’s Sustainability Street walk on. Award for increasing her level of independence environment group are protecting “Exercise is more fun when you are in a safe and with regular treks through the shopping centre. endangered microbats by sheltered environment with friends. Rain or shine Despite her increasing confidence, Andrea’s co- building them new homes. we can walk and talk in the mall without having to walkers stay close by ensuring that she, like all worry about being too hot or cold or crossing busy members, is always in good company. The Sustainability Street group is building roads,” Margaret said. Anyone interested in joining Marion wooden bat boxes to protect the bats whose “We meet at 7.15am to warm up. People walk Mall Walkers can call Margaret on natural roosting places are under threat. at their own pace and can choose a route from 0401 388 603 or Daphne on 0414 611 038. Microbats roost in tree hollows and under bark. The dwindling number of older trees and drought, storm and climate change all pose a threat to the microbat. Artificial roosting are boxes playing a dual role in helping the creatures survive, Sustainability Street cooridnator, Kate Hubmayer said. “Volunteers are building bat boxes at Glandore Community Centre’s woodwork class and donating the proceeds to the Adelaide Bat Centre which cares for and releases injured bats into the wild,” Kate said. “Boxes cost $25 and are for sale to the public. They can be fixed to trees in people’s back yards or high up on their buildings.”
Microbats are natural pest controllers and > can eat half their body weight in insects each Time for a cuppa Linda, Pam, Daphne and Elaine enjoy a chat after exercise. night during summer. They have a wingspan of about 25cm and weigh anything from 3g to 150g. Sustainability Street encourages the community to come together to share practical ideas on how to improve the environment. New members are welcome to woodwork sessions on Mondays, 1pm to 3pm during term time. Microbat and bird boxes are available directly from Glandore Community Centre on weekdays and from the centre’s new market which is held on the third Saturday of each month.
Contact Glandore Community Centre > on 8371 1139 for details. Walk this way Marion Mall Walkers get into their stride. 9
Update Major Projects
The new State Aquatic Centre and GP Plus Health Care Centre are expected to open early 2011.
The State Aquatic Centre and GP Plus Health Care Centre is a more than $100 million project funded by the South Australian Government and the Australian Government with the City of Marion providing land and $5 million. The State Aquatic Centre will provide about 1000 square metres of recreational water as well as FINA standard facilities, including a 52 metre lap pool, a 55 metre diving and water polo pool and gymnasium.
The State Aquatic Centre will include environmentally sustainable design.
Some initiatives include
Stormwater harvesting for irrigating landscaped area and reuse in toilet amenities.
Solar panels for heating hot water.
High efficiency filtration system for pool water recharging, which will significantly reduce total water consumption.
Building orientation to reduce the requirement for air conditioning by shading and orientation.
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To get connected call Adam Internet on 8423 4064 Australian Broadband Guarantee This service is supported by the Australian Broadband Guarantee Program or visit www.adam.com.au/adammax and the Government of South Australia’s Broadband Development Fund. 11 > All smiles Five year old Yrru Wang from China celebrates Australian citizenship on Harmony Day. > Boxing clever Library assistant Aaron Bridge presents the Salvos’ Kerryn Morriss with food donations made by Marion’s library customers.
> > Library cans The International Gospel Revival Choir. Flags created by Warradale Primary School. fines Marion Library Services has New citizens welcomed turned overdue fines into vital food supplies for the in harmony Salvation Army.
Marion welcomed 50 new citizens from across the globe at the first public A January fines amnesty saw overdue fees citizenship ceremony held at Glandore Community Centre. waived upon donation of food for the Salvos. More than 1000 non-perishable items were Candidates born in countries as diverse as China, The event featured a performance by the donated including tins of beans, soup, rice Poland, Mongolia and Nepal pledged citizenship at International Gospel Revival Choir, traditional and pasta. Following a post-Christmas drop a special ceremony which formed the centrepiece Australian bush ballads and bush tucker. in community donations, this proved to be a of council’s Harmony Day celebrations on Warradale Primary School students created flags windfall, said manager community support March 21. which welcomed guests in 15 different languages. services, Marion Salvation Army, Kerryn Harmony Day is an annual event which aims Morriss. City of Marion’s cultural development officer, to promote respect, fairness and a sense of “The Salvos rely on donations for people Elizabeth Sykora, worked with students to create community, particularly among diverse in need. These traditionally decline after the flags as part of a cultural arts project. cultural groups. Christmas, so to receive so many items was Marion Mayor Felicity-ann Lewis said that “It was a special moment for the new citizens a real bonus,” Ms Morriss said. receiving citizenship on Harmony Day symbolised to see ‘hello’ written in their native language as “We provide emergency relief to about 400 council’s commitment to multiculturalism. they became permanent citizens of Australia,” families each month. Each family is given Elizabeth said. “Marion is home to more than 50 cultural groups, a food parcel with selected items of their so celebrating Harmony Day with a citizenship City of Marion welcomes about 300 new citizens choice.” ceremony is an ideal way to welcome new each year at five public ceremonies. The majority The fines amnesty also saw an increase in Australians,” Mayor Lewis said. are migrants come from the UK, India and China. the return of overdue library material. 12
Central Ward Central Ward Central Ward
Councillor Carol Bouwens Councillor Raelene Telfer Councillor Frank Verrall c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd 5 Synnett Crt Seaview Downs 5049 Sturt 5047 T/F 8298 6079 Sturt 5047 T/F 8377 4637 T/F 8358 4087 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
It’s budget preparation time again, and, as in You gaze proudly at dianellas that you planted I hope you have noticed the re-development of previous years, this budget is based on a proposed and mulched in the nature strip after the recent our reserves and playgrounds that has been taking average rate increase of 5%, still to be ratified by footpath upgrade. The coral gum is an attractive place in all wards over the past year. There is $7m Council, which will ensure there is adequate money shape; the gutters are swept every six weeks. The allocated to playgrounds over the next 15 years. to deliver the services the community expects, maintenance team bitumenised your road two My wife and I have just returned from visits to whilst minimising the impost on ratepayers. years ago, and last week they fixed up the utilities grandchildren in Melbourne and Sydney. We are hole after the new houses were built opposite. The In addition, and still to be ratified by Council, “playgrounded” out! yellow recycle bins remind you that you mean if an increase in capital value of a property to take advantage of the next hazardous waste Our Melbourne family live less than 200 metres from results in a significant increase in rates, collection (Saturday May 22, see page 20 for details). the beach, but also use two open space playgrounds then rate capping is proposed, to maximise 3kms and 12kms from home. Both are contained the increase to no more than 7.5%. Setting off with your registered dog on its lead, you within large fenced reserves and are suitable for one stop at the local park to let it have a run - under The budget is prepared on a “zero” basis which to eight year olds. The first has an artificial mountain effective control, of course! You see the fortnightly means all services are reviewed from scratch so with two long slippery slides. They are designed so lawn-mowing, and the spraying contractor is busy that accurate figures are used for budgeting. that even those riding mats or towels cannot slide removing the burr-weed. Next you head for the off the end. The second has a pond with ducks. Both Realistically, if we wish to keep on top of Marion Cultural Centre, noticing that building works have shade sails, three-wheeler bike tracks, seating community expectations, or even maintain for the new Council-supported State Aquatic Centre, for at least one adult for each child, and access to them at current levels, then our income GP Plus and high-rise car park are proceeding toilets. must match the level of demand. quickly. Dog safely tied up in the shade, you enter the Marion Cultural Centre library and check out Our Sydney family use a local, fully-fenced two Every effort is made to keep rates as low and the new books displayed, then lodge a graffiti block community playground, 150 metres away, with affordable as possible, whilst at the same time removal request on the City of Marion website. no toilet access. Once in the car they have three endeavouring to accommodate the various other options. The closest at 2kms away is fully requests/needs throughout the City, and for You have a coffee, a quick look at the Field fenced, inside the major fence of Centenary Park. ease of payment rates can be paid fortnightly, River photographic display, and head home. You On Sunday pm there were over 50 children under monthly, quarterly etc., by direct debit, bill pay prepare for Mahjong at Cooinda Neighbourhood eight having a great time. Access to toilets in an old etc.; our rating staff will be happy to assist in this Centre. What do you pay your rates for? Looking soccer change room/storage shed was possible. The regard and can be contacted on 8375 6617. back on the day, you reflect that every step of others are 5kms and 10kms away and adjacent to the way your life has been enriched by a huge Now that we have finalized our contributions to sports clubs that have the usual restaurant facilities. range of Council staff, facilities and services. the $13m Patpa Drive and the more than $100m Families can purchase a meal, snack, or take–away. State Aquatic Centre and GP+, we have, in All have shade sails, three wheeler bike tracks, and response to long-standing community requests, seating. applied for Federal funding to enable us to progress plans for a new Community facility/ library at Hallett Cove and a major wetlands project at Oaklands reserve, and await response.
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According to plan Marion Sports and Let’s dance Lance and Anita Goodgame enjoy Bowling them over Kath Crilly and Jenny Community Club general manager, Terry Zajer, dance classes at Cooinda Neighbourhood Brown prepare for a game at Marion Bowls inspects the facilities upgrade. Centre. Club. aroundcentralward 13
Ward Councillors Views East Ward East Ward East Ward
Councillor Chris Tilbrook Councillor Vicky Veliskou Councillor Natalie Victory 7 Abbey Rd Mitchell Park 5043 1/21 Campbell St Oaklands Park 5046 c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd T/F 8177 2040 T 8377 5117 Sturt 5047 T/F 8357 5176 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
By now we should have recovered from Easter, no Greetings. This is the first issue of City Limits Over the Easter holidays while we were busy eating more chocolate and hot X buns for another year. in the final year of our Council term. chocolates and hot cross buns the Marion City Band and Warriparinga Training Band were hard Also, Marion Council again supported the Anzac Day Once again, we have been through public consultation at work, travelling to Hobart to compete against Youth Vigil at Edwardstown Oval which enables our regarding Council Business Plan & Budget. We are bands from all around Australia in the National Band youth to participate and remember the significance telling you how we plan to spend your rates. Championships. I am happy to report that on their of this important day. How about hearing how You feel about the service first try in this competition Warriparinga Training Council has begun our Annual Budget process you are receiving? No service can be perfect, but Band came first in the Hymn, March and Marching which will again see a high demand for services if both providers and recipients work together, sections, winning the coveted title of C Grade Junior and projects. The biggest new project at present there is always room for improvement. Australian Champions. is our review of community facilities, this includes Do come along to our council meetings, call or write to Musical Director, Veronica Boulton, has done an our halls and sporting club buildings. Many of these your Elected Members. I would like to see many new amazing job working with and training the band facilities have reached their useful life span and faces and consider a greater variety of views! I would to a level which has enabled them to achieve this require major improvements or rebuilding and also like to express my sincere appreciation to the title on their first attempt. But not to be outdone, relocating. We have also commenced a Sports Court Residents who do make time to express their opinion. Marion City Band also performed extremely well in Review which will review the community needs for Business Update the competition. In the C Grade category the band tennis and netball courts. came first in street marching, third in Hymn, second Drainage / King & Margaret St.- Glandore I am sure that the outcome of these reviews, in test, third in own choice and second in stage Works have taken longer than anticipated march, coming third overall. Again, this is a fantastic which includes community consultation, will see owing to the narrowness of the site. It is achievement. Council expenditure increase for these facilities. almost finished and it does look good. The big question will be how Council will fund Anyone with a passion for music is able to join the this expenditure. We will naturally chase any Drainage / Allambee & Conmurra - Edwardstown band and they are always looking for new members. government’s grants we can, but at the end of the Works are now scheduled to start early in May. (It must be said that with so much success of late day, the average rate increase is expected to be Traffic /Glandore Staff are investigating a they are bursting with members) Rehearsals are 5% which will service the borrowing required to number of issues raised by residents. on Wednesday nights and should you wish to join, meet community expectation for the provision of please contact Musical Director Veronica Boulton on community facilities. Glandore Oval - Club facilities Your concerns have been noted. Balustrades will be placed 0412 866 737. Also, look through their gig guide at - In my view, the best outcome would be to on the decking by the end of June. http://www.marioncityband.org/ consolidate a number of activities on one site and Roundabout / Alawoona & Bradley Grove - Mitchell dispose of facilities that are too costly to update and Park Planting will take place later in the season. are located too close to housing. To be involved in the consultation process and share your views on Playground equipment and dogs Residents your community facilities please contact the Council constantly complain about dogs fouling under/around on 83756600. playgroundequipment in our reserves. Please note that our By-Laws clearly state that dogs should be kept 3 metres away from children’s play area. Keep in touch, cheers.
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Quiet time Cyclists enjoy a ride at Tree trimming The Sustainability Street Up in the gutter Ken Fisher cleans his gutters Warriparinga. team keep the trees tidy at Glandore to keep the rainwater flowing. Neighbourhood Centre. aroundeastward 14
South Ward South Ward South Ward
Councillor Joel Bayliss Councillor Cherylin Connor Councillor Rob Durward c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd 1 Madeline Cres Hallett Cove 5158 c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd Sturt 5047 T/F 8387 2857 T/F 8387 5380 Sturt 5047 T/F 8387 4737 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
In this article I would like to acknowledge two During the last few months councillors have young residents who have excelled in their own visited community facilities throughout the sporting pursuits. In October last year Trott Park city. Many of these facilities need repair and resident Sam Willoughby took out the UCI BMX renovation. They have served the community well. Supercross World Cup Series in France. At 18 In some cases the community built them with years of age he is the youngest winner of this their own hands or contributed through a small event. In February this year Sam won Advertiser cash donation to make them become a reality. Channel 7 SA Sports Award. Lastly, Sam was Today, volunteers contribute many hours of their also successful at winning the Worldwide Online valuable time to support these facilities. Printing Sports award in the Channel 9 Young This process is necessary for the council to Achievers Awards. It might not be a sport that make future strategic decisions. Who uses everyone would have heard about but Sam has these facilities? What activity is the facility used done himself and his community proud. for? Are the facilities the right fit for today’s Another young person who has excelled in sport community? Are they in the best place? Is public is Hallett Cove resident Sian McLaren. Sian transport nearby? What do we need and where do represented Australia in the Young Matildas as a we need it? goalkeeper, touring countries such as Italy, China The communities of today and tomorrow need to Malaysia and the United Kingdom. She is now a be considered. This project is not a short-tem fix regular starter for Adelaide United. On Australia but a long-term strategy. Planning is the key. The Day this year Sian was awarded the City of challenge for the community and the council is to Marion’s Young Citizen of the Year. work together to achieve the best outcome for the I commend both Sam and Sian for their city now and into the future. achievements and look forward to seeing their Congratulations to the Hallett Cove Lions for their progress in the future. commitment to developing a War Memorial at Hallett Cove Beach. This is a great idea which I am sure we can all support. I would like to thank Hallett Cove Lions and Rotary Clubs for hosting another great Australia Day at the beach. This has become a much-loved and celebrated event. If you haven’t yet enjoyed Australia Day at Hallett Cove Beach make sure you make it next year.
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Learning together Mica, Mya and Gabriel Covering up Katie Rhodes covers her Brushing up Yasmin Paterson paints a coastal read about green issues at Hallett Cove Library. swimming pool. scene.
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Ward Councillors Views West Ward West Ward West Ward
Councillor Steven Mudge Councillor Jason Veliskou Councillor Irene Whennan c/o City of Marion 245 Sturt Rd PO Box 211 Oaklands Park 5046 25 Tiparra Ave Park Holme 5043 Sturt 5047 T/F 8351 1574 T/F 8387 9048 T/F 82763712 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Winter is almost upon us and it will soon be This year I participated in Clean Up Australia day The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre at time, for those in the community with wood at the Oaklands train station (organised through Warriparinga has hosted some great exhibitions heaters, to stoke up your fires which can cause the Oaklands “Adopt a Station” group) along with in the last six months. Even if there isn’t significant air pollution problems particularly other community minded residents. something special on at any given time, the if they are operated incorrectly. Wood heaters centre is a great place to visit. They also sell Whilst it’s disappointing that we need to hold these produce particulate matter that can cause chronic bush tucker jams, chutneys, sauces etc made days to clean up litter, it’s a good opportunity for health problems such as respiratory illness and by aboriginal communities in the north of the residents to demonstrate the pride they have in heart disease so it is definitely something we as the state. They are worth buying and add their neighbourhoods. a community need to take seriously. With wood something special to any dish. There are also heaters, as with noise and development, we also Along with collecting residents’ household rubbish, great gift items which have been made locally. need to be aware that our individual actions most types of garden waste and many recyclables, Gallery M has had some spectacular exhibitions can seriously impact neighbours and the wider Marion council also runs successful waste this year. There is a new exhibition opening community. education/prevention programs in local schools. every month. The Gallery M shop boasts There are a number of things you can do to use Council is very supportive of initiatives for recycling handcrafted items that make buying a gift your wood heater more efficiently and reduce “E-waste”, to prevent electronic waste polluting for that “hard to please” person a breeze. your impact on wood smoke pollution, including: landfill and the watertable with toxic heavy The prices are very good value too. metals; including introducing recycling points in > when buying a new heater ensure that it meets When next at the Marion Cultural Centre library, the city for fluorescent (energy-saving) globes. Australian Standards and is the right size for why not pop into Gallery M and check it out? Most the room Marion is the envy of other councils with our people come back often once they’ve discovered hard rubbish services. So, I believe, there is no it. Signatures Café is also a great place to eat. It is > ensure the flue is installed at the correct excuse for people illegally dumping their unwanted a licensed café that caters for a variety of tastes height and position so as not to impact on your rubbish items. with snacks, drinks and meals, Monday to Friday, neighbours and snacks and drinks on weekends (“seniors” Driving throughout the council area I get infuriated > use dry and seasoned wood bought from a get a concession). Ask for a coffee club card when I see our streets, parks or vacant lots reputable firewood merchant which entitles you to your the sixth coffee free. transformed into illegal rubbish dumps by the > keep air vents open for 20 minutes after inconsiderate actions of a few. While at the Marion Cultural Centre drop into starting and reloading the fire the Box Office to find out what entertainment If people can move the rubbish from their premises is happening. Galleon Theatre Group > keep the fire live and bright but let it go to a vacant lot they can just as easily take it to the performances, matinee concerts, author out at night dump or call the council for hard rubbish collection. talks and much more including school > check there is no smoke from your chimney I urge residents to keep an eye out in their holiday entertainment for the kids! 20 minutes after starting your fire. neighbourhoods for illegal dumping and contact You don’t have to leave the city to council if they see it happen. Source: South Australian Environment Protection have a good day (or night) out! Authority website www.epa.sa.gov.au We are lucky to live in one of the cleanest and most beautiful countries in the world, let’s work together to keep it that way!
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Happy to be here New residents from China, Good going John Tonani works on the track at Clean and green transport Andrew Holland Hungary and India are welcomed at a Rajah Allan Scott Park, Morphettville. takes his bike to the streets at Plympton Park. Street Reserve community night. aroundwestward 16 >
Tree carers Nicole Clark has adopted a tree to care for with her children Tahlia, Maddison and Jasmin.
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Householders can help improve Tips on caring the environment under a new for your tree plan to water street trees. Improve your city and the By Richard Watson environment by adopting a tree.
Photography Simon Stanbury How can I help? Select a tree in your street and start watering today. The Adopt a Tree program was launched in April Should I use tap water? Water is an important and aims to protect old and new plants across the A resource, so where possible, use non-potable city. (non-drinking) water from the bath, shower, sink People who register will receive a free watering or washing machine rinse cycle. bucket and detailed tree care instructions. They will also get to a chance to preserve the city’s How much water does a tree need? One or unique landscape for future generations, said two buckets of water each week. Mayor Felicity-ann Lewis. What about water restrictions? Watering “The vast majority of our street trees are doing public trees is voluntary and must be conducted fine but about one in every 20 is struggling with within water restrictions. the drought,” Ms Lewis said.
“We think we have found the answer to keeping How can I help young trees? those stressed trees alive by encouraging the B Pour two or three buckets of non-potable community to Adopt a Tree. We want to save A the older, established trees and encourage new water around the base each week saplings to grow. Maintain a water holding basin around the “About 700 new trees will be planted in 15 streets B tree with soil 10-15cm high around the this year under council’s Street Tree Planting drip line to contain water Program. Like all new saplings, they will be Break up compacted surface soil with a irrigated by water trucks for up to two years. But, C fork around the base of the tree. This helps like other trees, they will need a helping hand.” water soak deep into the soil Nicole Clark of Mitchell Park and her three daughters have been among the first to get behind the program. How can I help older trees? Expanding on what Nicole and her husband teach C Apply non-potable water slowly and evenly on their children by following good environmental the ground around the tree to reduce runoff practices in the home, they have taken their water Pour the water in the area beneath the tree bucket to the street. canopy “Watering a street tree is simple and something everyone can do. We have to look after the Core the area under the canopy to increase environment for our kids. It’s not enough to filtration preserve what we have now, we should try to improve it,” Nicole said. Tree tips “Showing kids how to recycle and save energy in the home is the first step in ensuring that good There’s no need to water if rainfall is more environmental habits come naturally for future than 25mm in a week generations.” Only carry as much water as you can Council has more than 65,000 street trees. comfortably manage Healthy street trees can provide habitat for birds Don’t disturb the soil surface extensively under and other wildlife as well as reduce stormwater the tree canopy as this will damage tree roots run off and erosion. They also improve the appearance of the city and purify air. Spreading mulch under the canopy will help Marion Council has a range of major planting retain soil moisture projects scheduled for 2010. These include Don’t park vehicles under trees as this introducing a combination of trees, ground covers compacts the soil and reduces water infiltration and grasses at reserves and trails, including: > Tramway Park - 3000 plantings Water is essential to a tree’s survival. Watering a tree > Harbrow Grove Reserve - 4500 plantings outside your home once or twice a week will make a > Roy Lander Reserve - 482 plantings difference. > Brolga Reserve - 460 plantings To register for Adopt a Tree, call the City > Sturt Linear Park Bike Trail - 2000 plantings of Marion on 8375 6600. 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Green Agenda Hazardous and electrical waste collection day Saturday 22 May 9am – 3pm
Free hazardous waste disposal What can I dispose of free of charge? What can’t I dispose of? Marion residents can dispose of their hazardous waste for free thanks to a joint initiative between Acids and alkalis Waste generated by business and Marion, Holdfast Bay and West Torrens councils government agencies and Zero Waste. Batteries Stockpiling waste including old fluorescent tubes, Cleaning products Explosives and ammunition - contact paints and engine oils poses a danger to the your local police station Fluorescent tubes community and the environment. Asbestos - contact the EPA Gardening chemicals (pesticides, on 8204 2004 Electronic waste disposal (subsidised) herbicides, insecticides) In addition to providing free hazardous waste Oils and engine fluids Tyres - contact the EPA on disposal, the City of Marion in conjunction with 8204 2004 Zero Waste will fund two thirds of the cost of Paints – oil and water based electronic waste (e-waste) disposal. To Pharmaceuticals be eligible for this subsidy you will be required to show identification showing your address Pool chemicals For more information contact within the City of Marion. Business waste and Solvents Zero Waste SA T 8204 1861 commercial quantities will not be subsidised. www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au Fertilizers When City of Marion T 8375 6600 Gas cylinders 9am – 3pm Saturday 22 May www.marion.sa.gov.au Smoke detectors Where Adelaide Waste and Recycling Depot 181 Morphett Road North Plympton E-waste collection (shared recycling costs)
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Green Agenda > Bring on the rain The District Council of Loxton Waikerie’s Tom Avery inspects construction of the new stormwater catchment system. The Water Report
The River Murray is critical to South Australia’s environmental, social, cultural and economic wellbeing. Australia is also in the throes of a drought which has cost the economy billions of dollars. So with ‘water’ the word on everyone’s lips, what is local government doing to manage the supply of the world’s most precious natural resource? By Richard Watson Photography Tom Murch
We begin a series of special features that will reuse. It has been designed so that water is driven characterised by extreme variability in rainfall examine some of the water management issues through the system by gravity,” Mr Avery said. which heightens the need to capture stormwater. This can be achieved in a variety of ways and the faced by councils along the River Murrary and “We aim to save and reuse up to an additional 250 City of Marion and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty by the City of Marion. We will also look at the mega litres of stormwater and treated waste water Ranges Natural Resources Management (NRM) strategies they are employing to make the most of each year. Council currently uses about 310 mega Board have developed a concept for a wetland water, one of the few things that none of us can litres of water on reserves and facilities each year, system and aquifer storage and recovery complex do without. so this level of catchment will greatly improve our at Oaklands Park. In South Australia, management of allocations capacity to service the region. The proposed Oaklands Park Wetland Project from the River Murray is overseen by the “Studies for this project date back to 1992, but it’s has been evolving since the mid 1990s. It aims to Murray-Darling Basin Authority. State been worth the wait to start building something capture and treat 200 mega litres of stormwater Government is responsible for distribution and that will have a long-term benefit for our 12,000 each year -with the capacity to grow to 900 mega implementing specific strategies through SA residents. The main industries in the region are litres. Water, the Department of Water and Biodiversity wine, fruit, vegetables and wheat, so they clearly Conservation, Office for Water Security and the need a good supply of water to be sustainable.” The wetland will improve water quality by Natural Resource Management Boards. Councils allowing stormwater to pass through a series of Loxton’s existing stormwater drainage consists also have a range of responsibilities, including ponds and be filtered by reeds and other plant of basins connected by overland flow paths - managing stormwater. life. The cleaned water can then be stored in the road carriageway. The lack of underground underground aquifers for irrigating surrounding The District Council of Loxton Waikerie drainage has seen large volumes of water lost due parks and reserves, and distribution could expand began work on a major $1.7 million project to to the uncontrolled release of water from basins to include other facilities. harvest and reuse stormwater in October 2009. to overland flow paths. Stormwater has also Targeting annual savings of 250 mega litres – pooled in natural depressions. The City of Marion and the NRM Board have the equivalent of 100 Olympic-sized swimming each committed $2.37 million. Council is Underground water storage and new irrigation pools – the project has been almost 20 years in seeking an additional $3.72 million through the infrastructure to reserves and an aquatic club are the making and is designed to reduce flooding Federal Government Water for the Future Fund also planned. while increasing water catchment, director to meet the $8.46 million which is needed to infrastructure services, Tom Avery said. Once the underground drainage system has been build the wetland and distribution network. An “The new underground drainage system will link installed, the areas on and around the basins will announcement on the funding is expected later a series of existing basins around Loxton South. be landscaped for public use. this year. This will perform the dual role of alleviating While councils must take a multi-pronged Watch out for another Water Report in the next flooding and maximising water catchment and approach to water management, Australia is issue of City Limits. Come and relax upstairs! See you @ The Surf Club SUNSETS @ THE SURF CLUB Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club Awesome View | Relaxing Atmosphere | Friendly Staff | Great Bar What’s on @ the Surf Club THE GREAT STEAK NIGHT 1st THURSDAY of the MONTH + Live Acoustic Set by JAYA A selection of quality steaks & The Surf Club + Full bistro menu available The Surf Club Bar THURSDAY & FRIDAY – from 4pm SATURDAY – from 11am SUNDAY – from 9am The Surf Club Bistro THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS – from 5:30pm SATURDAY – from 12 noon SUNDAY – from 9am Weekday Corporate Functions – Our Specialty Affordable conference & training facilities with quality catering. Absolute beach frontage! Interested in becoming a member? Just give us a call to fi nd out more!
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Development Matters
Rainwater tanks and solar panels
Would you like to lower water consumption or improve the energy efficiency of your home?
Changes to the Development Act and Development Regulations in 2009 mean that certain types of solar panels and rain water tanks may not require council approval. To be exempted from requiring council approval, the associated dwelling and its grounds cannot be State or Local Heritage listed, nor can it be located in the Hills Face Zone. Your water tank or solar panels will not need council approval if the following criteria are met:
Solar panels (photovoltaic cells) which are
No heavier than 100kg or
Greater than 100kg and Weight load does not exceed 100kg at any one point of attachment
Panels do not overhang roof
Panels fitted parallel to roof with panel undersides no more than 10cm above the roof
Installed by a person accredited by the Minister for Urban Development and Planning
Water tanks which are
Part of a roof drainage system
No greater than 10 square metres in area
Located wholly above ground
No higher than 4 metres
If you are proposing to install a structure which does not meet the above criteria, you must lodge a development application with council. Before you finalise your plans, please speak to a council planning or building officer to ensure that the proposed structure is appropriate. For further information, contact City of Marion’s Development Services on 8375 6685. 24 s Event Kindy to year 2 y May The Broggen iar Friends of the Glump D with Chris,Rob, Sat 5 June 1pm Matinee Todd and Dan Tickets $8
Tues 11 May 11am This story is set in a Glump at midnight Tickets $14 where a lonely little ghostling, Broggen, thinks that her job is to ‘a-fear’ things. But, Mix the modern brass sounds of the SA she’s just not very good at being scary. Police Band’s Rob & Todd with the music When a beautiful, big dog wanders into hall & accordion music of Dan Burt. Add to her Glump, Broggen learns an important that the passion for the blues that is Chris lesson about making friends. Finnen and you have Friends. Come and enjoy a musical cavalcade with a good dose of comedy thrown in. This is a show ABBA Gold not to be missed! Marion Cultural Centre Fri 11 June 8pm Tickets $25/$20 Concession 287 Diagonal Road Stevl Shefn & Just north of Westfield Marion His Translator Fatima Out of the Square presents Flaming Sambucas “Abba Gold”. All the hits! Email [email protected] Fri 14 May 8pm Waterloo, Ring Ring, Dancing Queen. www.marionculturalcentre.com.au Tickets $14 Don’t miss this full tribute show. Come Bookings and Tickets along to Mingle After Work Drinks from Visit the Box Office Popular Fringe Comedy Artist, Stephen 5pm and visit the gallery exhibition or call 8375 6855 Sheehan returns, with his much needed translator, for more hilarious rantings on opening of new works. Monday to Friday 10am-5pm taboo topics. Mixture of surreal silliness, deadpan delivery & the occasional tune.
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“The Chicks” have embraced many styles of music, whilst inventing their own new and 16 April - 9 May exciting soundscapes with their violins. Three Exhibitions
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Marion Business
One of the city’s landmark shopping centres has saved more than one million litres of water since installing a rainwater harvesting system two years ago. The centre has also made significant energy savings and had its achievements broadcast on French national television as part of a special feature to celebrate the opening of the Copenhagen climate change summit in 2009.
By Richard Watson Photography Simon Stanbury
Castle Plaza Shopping Centre invested $100,000 in a rainwater harvesting system following an efficiency audit by SA Water in late 2007. Conducted as part of the SA Water Business Water Saver Program, the audit identified the potential for huge water savings. That was enough to convince Castle Plaza’s centre manager John Crase and operations manager Grant Rench to take immediate action. Together they formed the green team and turned the centre into an award winning example of environmental sustainability within two years. From planning to the installation of a 92,000 litre water storage system in February 2008 took just
four months. During this time the centre had > already implemented the first phase of its water Green team Castle Plaza’s John Crase and Grant Rench toast the success of their water saving program. saving program, John Crase said. “The harvesting system collects water from more than 3500 square metres of the centre’s roof and These improvements saw Castle Plaza win the This latest initiative continues Caste Plaza’s channels it into four 23,000 litre tanks. It then Group Sustainability Award against 34 other achievements. In 2002 it became one of the first goes through a three stage filtration process Colonial First State Global Asset Management shopping centres in Australia to fit waterless before being pumped to the toilet block for shopping centres throughout Australia. urinals. This alone has saved about 2.5 million flushing and hand basin use,” he said. The centre aims to build on its success and this litres of water. “While the harvesting system was being developed will be particularly challenging as it requires we began saving water in simple ways. Flow According to John Crase, the harvesting system making relatively minor changes for gradual but is a long-term commitment to the community. restriction devices and dual flush toilets were noticeable improvements, Grant Rench said. installed throughout the centre and had an impact And although it could take many years to claw straight away. The centre’s owners funded the “We are considering changing lamps to the back the $100,000 investment in purely monetary change-over of tenant’s facilities. longer lasting T5 type which have a low thermal terms, the benefits cannot easily be measured on output and use less electricity. The lamps will a balance sheet. “We also promoted what we were doing so that also generate less heat, which means that the “You can’t put a price on water. With the our customers understood what was happening. air conditioning won’t have to work so hard,” Mr We received a lot of positive feedback from the Rench said. increasing cost of water, however, there is no community during the construction phase.” doubt that all businesses will have to find ways of “We have fitted timers on hot water units and minimising its use,” Mr Crase said. When full, the storage tanks have the capacity to ensured that all internal and external lighting was provide enough water to one of the centre’s toilet used only when needed. This has saved about “We aim to keep making gradual improvements in blocks for 23 days. 20,000 kilowatt hours per annum. The centre’s the way we manage water and energy. People call Water savings have also been complemented with retailers have been very supportive and have us out of the blue to congratulate us on what we savings in electricity and increased recycling. contributed by improving recycling.” have done so far … that’s worth a lot.” 28
Tall Poppies Merelyn Theakstone
It was 1999 when Merelyn Theakstone ‘went bush’. She did not pack her bags and disappear into the remoteness of the Simpson Desert or hike the relative proximity of the Flinders Rangers. Merelyn went to Headland Reserve bush site at Hallett Cove and started weeding. Because the most important bushland according to Merelyn, is in our own neighbourhoods. By Richard Watson Photography Simon Stanbury
Sadly, the native species in those neighbourhoods can spread naturally,” Merelyn said. something for the environment. You can see are struggling to survive. Early clearance has left “Nurturing a bush site is very rewarding. As well dolphins and seals from the headland and I once isolated bush sites surrounded by agriculture, as the companionship of working with other came across a black duck with 14 eggs. All these housing and industry. Feral plants and animals volunteers there is the joy of seeing wildflowers sights could disappear if we don’t look after our are also taking hold, but pockets remain that are and plants prosper.” environment,” she said. storehouses for seeds that hold the key to the Bush for Life volunteers are taught how to With husband Colin, Merelyn has made a detailed survival of native species. encourage biodiversity through the natural study of Australian native plants. They also enjoy Prone to damage from weeds and disease, these regeneration of plant communities and the planning holidays … in the bush. pockets need champions to preserve and nurture animals they support. them. “Our favourite trips have been to the rainforests Olives, Salvation Jane, Scotch Thistles and of Cape Yorke and arid Central Australia. It’s After 11 years of volunteering as a bushcarer for mustard weed are the common enemies of South wonderful to experience these places but we must Bush for Life and with a wealth of knowledge Australia’s native plants. Volunteers learn how to protect them,” she said. gained from her involvement with the Australian identify these and other weeds. They also learn Plants Society, Merelyn, 62, has got what it takes how to encourage native grass and vegetation “Volunteer a couple of hours when you can. You to fight on behalf of native flora and fauna. with minimal disturbance. don’t have to kill yourself and the rewards will be priceless.” “Lots of weeding is needed … in fact, an awful lot Merelyn has applied what she has learnt from of weeding. You must try to help the area regulate Bush for Life to three bush sites on Hallett Cove’s Bush for Life is an arm of trees for Life and itself and not introduce plants from somewhere headland. can be contacted on 8406 0500. For more else. When you turn back the weeds, native plants “It’s wonderful to be out in the fresh air doing information go to www.treesforlife.org.au 29
Marion in Pictures
Service with a smile City of Marion’s Andrew Myerscough, Brett Jaggard and Brian Easton serve breakfast to the Barbecue Blitz team after tree pruning in South Plympton.
Close finish Competitors dash for the line at the BMX SA State Championships.
G’day! Bush balladeers Dave Clark and Kathy Townsend entertain Marion’s new Australian citizens at Harmony Day.
Rapping good Hamish, Katelind and Riley have Samantha Shannon takes Golden Jaguar Walkies their say at the consultation for the new for a stroll at Allan Scott Park, Morphettville. Marion Youth Plan. City of Marion Businesses - ThisFinsbury publication was produced by Australia’s We want to leading environmental, printing and solutions group, using clean, efficient processes. hear from you!
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Marion Community Diary
Courses and classes Australian Retired Persons Services Sports and activity groups Association (8277 0174) Art Classes (8296 3859) Every Wednesday 10am-3pm, Glandore Are you concerned about refugees? Active Elders Splashout Studios (beginers - advanced) Community Centre. (Beverley 8296 0761) (8276 9294 or 8277 6096) Phone for brochure A Circle of Friends has been formed in the People over 50 welcome to join us for fun Community Philatelic Society southern, Holdfast and Marion areas to support and fellowship. Lots of activities so no What is GOOD art? (0407 893 042) (8260 3352 or 8296 9697) refugees in Baxter and the community. need to be lonely. 12-4pm Wednesdays. Learn the art of appreciation at Steed House Meetings held on the first and third Friday of Art Gallery. each month, Fridays 7.30pm, Marion Bowling Alzheimer’s Australia SA Atlantis AUSSI Masters Swimming Club – in the former ladies facility. Displays (8372 2100 or www.alzheimers.org.au) Club (0438 802 594 or Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre and stamp sales at every meeting. Provides services for people living with many atlantis.aussisa.org.au) (8375 6703) forms of dementia and memory loss as well as For adult swimmers of all levels – training, A range of classes including exercise, dance, Friends of Glenthorne support for their family carers. craft and dressmaking. (Alan 8340 5509 or 8381 2708) competitions, awards and social activities. Help the environment through working bees Childhood assessment workshops Bicycle Institute of South Australia English conversation group and monthly meetings. (8277 2488) (8411 0233 or www.bisa.asn.au) (8277 7842) Development delay can impact on a child’s A voluntary, not-for-profit, community For people with English as a second language Friends of Hallett Cove Conservation attention, hand skills, play, sensory processing (8381 8029) who want to improve their skills. Ascot Park and self-care abilities. organisation representing all cyclists in Community Uniting Church. Help preserve the geological and botanical South Australia. aspects of the park. Guided walks, re- Community Visitors Scheme Grief management (8371 1009) vegetation, education, plant identification and (8277 2488) Del Sante All Ability Gymnastics Short courses and seminars for those who geological tours for school and community Would you like to be a friend to a lonely Club (8244 5146) have experienced loss of loved ones. Alfred groups. Working bees 9am–12 Thursdays. person in a nursing home? This scheme aims All abilities and disabilities welcome. James Bereavement Education Centre. to break the isolation of aged care residents Excellent for improving balance, co- Friends of Lower Field River through volunteers who can share time and ordination, mobility and social skills. (8387 5227 or www.fieldriver.org). Hallett Cove Youth Choices Program interests. (8177 3478) A land care group established by Hallett Cove Indoor bowls (8293 5350) An education and training program for young residents to protect and care for the lower Do you have kids under 5? Relax and enjoy this all-weather sport for people (16+) who have left school without portion of the Field River and its environs. (8276 8578) all ages and make new friends.7.30pm SACE and have no immediate employment, Includes Cormorant Reserve, the river’s estuary If so Mitchell Park Kindergarten Playgroup Wednesdays at Clovelly Park Memorial training or education options. at Hallett Cove Beach and nearby sand dunes. is the place you need to visit. We meet on Community Centre. Friends of Marino Conservation Park Fridays during school term 9.30am – 11.30am. Linedancing for Beginners Keep walking Regular working bees for revegetation, weed Please call the Kindy for details. (8281 4767 or 8296 4908) (8298 1321) control, seed collection, propagation and Exercise and make new friends. Step-by-step Employment Plus (8329 9800) Walks for a range of fitness levels with planting. Working bees 2nd Thursday of the instruction. A committed team of professionals offering a accredited leaders. Bushwalking and near- month and last Sunday of the month at 9am. free recruitment service to employers. city walks, Scott Creek, Mount Crawford, Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre Meet at Nimboya Rd car park. Belair, Kuitpo Forest and others. Starting (8277 8435) Hallett Cove Baptist Community Greenfield Community Club times: Sundays 10am, weekdays 9.30am. Weight Watchers, table tennis, English, maths, Centre (8322 6469) (8298 5400) Games, coffee, quizzes, darts, carpet bowls, Cost $9 for three and four hour walks. $8 computer, sewing and conversation classes Activities and outings for older people looking table tennis, pool), pre-school activities, for two hour walks. $2 off for concession as well as senior social groups and disability for new friends. computer courses, Cove Crowd Youth Group social groups. holders. Marion Historical Society (meet new high school age friends); activities Picket Fence Community Centre (8296 5769 or 8277 1974) alternate Tuesdays. Gold coin donation. Marion Arthritis Branch (8374 2522) Interested in local history? Want to preserve (Roger 8298 8265 or 0411 448620) Southern Mental Health Services for An outreach of St Mary’s Anglican Church, Marion’s heritage? Meet 7.30pm, third Meets at 1pm fourth Friday each month Older People (83745800) open to people of all ages. Monday, Thursday Wednesday each month at Cooinda (next to except December. Talks and questions Advice, consultation and treatment for people and Friday 11am-3pm, phone. Council Chambers). answered. aged 65+ (45+ for indigenous people) with The Project Centre (8276 5793) Marion Youth Theatre (8387 5051) mental health problems who are living in the Marion croquet Woodwork and sheet metal work two-hour Youth workshops in theatre and film making south. A multidisciplinary team provides a (8296 2353) sessions ($3). at Cooinda Recreation Centre, Tuesdays and flexible and holistic service to clients and Play either croquet or golf croquet. Thursday evenings with self devised theatre carers in their own environment. Coaching and introductory help provided. Southern Cross Adelaide Line productions staged locally by community youth. Dancing (8277 0583) Uniting Care Wesley Confident Marion Mall Walkers For beginners and experienced dancers. Probus Club of Marion (8297 5948) Parenting Program (8329 1700) (Margaret 8296 9088 or For retired and semi-retired men looking to Do you love working with children and Leonie 8293 6098) Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre keep their minds active, expand interests and families? Do you have a couple of hours Meet Monday, Thursday and Friday at (8387 2074) enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Meets to spare each week? Why not consider 7.20am for warm up exercises. Walk until Yoga, Tai Chi, pilates, cooking, men’s shed, 10am on the first Monday of most months. volunteering? This program provides advice cool down at 8.20am. Start at information kindergym, gymnastics, breakdancing, Square Eyes (8375 6891) and home visit support to families in the south counter adjacent to Charlesworth Nuts. French, creative writing, perfume and candle of Adelaide experiencing isolation and lack of Are you an emerging artist still looking for All welcome, all weathers. Walk at your making. family support. that important break? Be seen and heard at own pace. Great exercise followed by a Warradale English language the Marion Cultural Centre’s Square Eyes Moving through suicide grief social chat over coffee. program (8293 2083) display. Contributions of animation, music, (8322 6469) Out and About (8277 8435) Learn English language and conversation film, or multi-media welcome. Individual and group support for anyone A social and recreational group for people skills one-on-one. Sunset Twirlers (82971938) experiencing loss of a loved one through with a disability aged 18+. Activities Modern square dancing for beginners. A suicide. Confidentiality and sensitivity assured include ten-pin bowling, crafts, barbeques, Interest groups great way to exercise, have fun and meet new with trained and experienced counsellors. people. Held at Cooinda. cinema, lunches. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Safer Communities Australia playgroups (8296 2686) Retirees and Friendship Club (8373 0818 or Over 50’s Travel and Social Club For children 0 to pre-school. Cultural (8293 8626) www.safercommunities.asn.au) (8387 0352) storytelling, music and dance, craft and toys, Every generation community afternoon to Responsible adults can apply to have their Meet new friends and share your travel health checks. Families welcome. Lunch and be held at Parkholme Community Hall on 11 houses or businesses registered as Safety stories. 1.30pm first Friday each month transport provided. 11.30am-1.30pm Mondays October 2007 from 1pm.Craft stall, raffle, SA Assist premises. Police and community except in January. Membership: $10 and during school term. Darlington Kindergarten. Police Dixie Band. Cost $5. checks are conducted on all applicants. entry fee $5. 32
Lasting Impressions
John & Frances Symonds
When John and Frances Symonds became volunteer drivers for the City of Marion’s social support program in 1997 they got more than they bargained for. While they expected to enjoy volunteering for their community, they did not anticipate how much they would learn from the people independently and be an active member of the of nine children and 17 grandchildren and community. It brought a smile to my face too.” moved to the Marion Council area in 1984 they set out to help. The couple chose volunteer driving after before retiring to Hallett Cove in 1996. By Richard Watson Frances had heard about the program Due to health concerns they are now Photography Simon Stanbury during her 10 year stint in the accounts taking a back seat from volunteer driving to department at Marion Council. devote more time to one of their first loves, gardening. John will also continue to help While Frances was also quick to get behind the out Brighton Meals on Wheels while Frances wheel, she broadened her horizons when she traces the roots of her Irish ancestry. Their journey of discovery began when agreed to teach English as a second language to John, a former farmer and self-confessed refugees at Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre. For both of them, volunteering is one of planner, was nearing retirement. the most important things that you can It was there that she befriended an Iranian do for your community and yourself. After working hard to build up his property in family and found out that there was Jamestown, the idea of retiring to pursue his love more to teaching English than helping “I made a lot of friends with other of golf and travel felt insubstantial, John said. people understand a few words. volunteers and clients,” John said. “I decided what I was going to do in my “Working so closely with an Iranian family who “Some people worry that volunteering retirement while I was still working. I had had fled their country of birth was a life-changing costs money and time. Associated costs are finished farming and began a lawn mowing round experience. We all became, and still are, great covered and helping others is time well spent. when we moved to Hallett Cove. Having grown friends. It was eye-opening to be given an insight Also, you don’t have to do it forever.” up in a place where a sense of community was into their lives and culture,” Frances said. For Frances, volunteering was also a ingrained, volunteering came naturally,” he said. “At first they took expressions such as, ‘I’m valuable learning experience. “I drove people to medical appointments and pulling your leg,’ quite literally. We had a lot of “I really enjoyed teaching English to a helped them with their shopping. Everyone laughs together and I hopefully helped show refugee family and helping them become loves to talk and appreciates company and them how to live in Australia and taught them part of the community,” Frances said. I’m a good listener. I soon learnt that it was something about our sense of humour.” “Donating a small amount of your time can have a incredibly satisfying to help really nice people. John, 78 and Frances, 72, met in Jamestown huge impact on someone who needs a bit of help. “A simple thing such as driving people where Frances was the area’s first female You never know where it could lead, for you and around for a couple of hours helps them live councillor. They have a combined family for them.”