CITYLIMITS The Community Magazine from the City of Marion

ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010

Meet the new council Pages 14 – 18 SAJC.COM.AU CASINO MONDAY 14 MARCH 2011

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COMMUNITY PEOPLE Join up and have your say

If you would like to have your say on council’s Home and COMMUNITY PEOPLE Community Care Services the Consumer Reference Group would Getting involved – Sue Nash, Bill Cooper Dawn Roberts and Lynn Manypenny of like to hear from you. The group meets every two months to discuss City of Marion’s Community opportunities for consumer-driven improvements. They also Reference Group. provide feedback to council staff and service providers. Contact Community Care on 8375 6649 for more information or to register interest in joining up.

04 WHAT’S NEW 19 Rajah award Editor Richard Watson 05 CEO’s comment 20 Annual Report 2009/2010 Writers Craig Clarke, Tara Dunstone, 06 In the swim 21 ON THE GROUND Ellie Sokolov, Lizzi Wyly, Richard Watson 07 Record $20 million for clubs 23 DEVELOPMENT MATTERS Photography 08 Holiday opening times 24 MARION CULTURAL CENTRE Catherine Gasmier, Simon Stanbury, Andrea Bourne 09 Christmas lights to shine 27 Sustainable garden Design & Production Motiv Design 10 MAJOR PROJECTS 29 BUSINESS WORKS Printing Finsbury Green 12 School goes Japanese 31 COMMUNITY DIARY Distribution 13 Australia Day event 32 TALL POPPIES PMP / Salmat Advertising Sales 14-18 Election results Walsh Media Services (08) 8221 5600 35 14 Council’s new faces Editorial City Limits C/O City of Marion, 15 Mayor Lewis re-elected PO BOX 21, Oaklands Park, SA 5046. T (08) 8375 6600 16-18 Ward results F (08) 8375 6699 E [email protected] W marion.sa.gov.au 04 MARION CITY LIMITS WHAT’S NEW?

Equipping young leaders Adopt a tree this New waste summer calendar Young people can learn how to make EQUIP is limited to 20 places. More than 1000 residents are caring The 2011 Domestic Waste Calendar a difference to their community when The program runs for 12 months for trees outside their homes as a is now available to Marion residents. the City of Marion launches its fi rst before starting again with a new result of City of Marion’s Adopt a ever youth leadership program in intake in 2012. It includes kerbside collection times Tree program. early 2011. as well as information about what Workshops are scheduled for the Launched in April, the program materials should go in the garbage, Called EQUIP, the program will third Wednesday of each month from aims to improve the environment by recycling and green organics bins. give young people aged 12 to 25 5.30pm to 8.30pm at Cove Youth encouraging people to water street hands-on experience of running Service. If you have not received the calendar trees. community projects and events while in your letterbox by mid-December, Participants will work in small groups showing them how to be strong and Residents who Adopt a Tree receive please contact council. to identify and manage their own compassionate leaders. a free watering bucket and detailed projects which could include a sports City of Marion’s waste education tree care instructions. The fi rst person to register for EQUIP, day, art exhibit or community event. offi cer is available for group which will be run through City of There will also be guest speakers Adopting a tree is a means of information sessions on how best Marion’s Youth Advisory Committee specially selected to share their helping old and new plants that have to use the three- bin system and (YAC), was 14-year old James Harman leadership experiences. suffered due to Australia’s prevailing other areas of sustainable living and of Sheidow Park. drought. can be contacted on 7420 6427 or [email protected] “I’m really looking forward to working on Street trees can also provide habitat for birds, reduce stormwater run off A black and white version of the something that I am passionate about.” and purify the air we breathe. calendar is available on council’s website for people with colour vision To register, contact the City of defi ciency and can be downloaded “I play guitar in a band and want Marion of 8376 6600. from www.marion.sa.gov.au to organise a music festival. I’m YAC meets monthly and provides really looking forward to working an opportunity for young people on something that I am passionate to discuss issues, plan events and about. It should be fun teaming contribute to council decisions. EQUIPPING YOUNG LEADERS up with other young people who Passionate learner – James Harman is looking To get involved, contact City have different skills and ideas,” forward to learning leadership skills. of Marion’s YAC coordinator James said. Kate Berry on 8321 0600 or ADOPT A TREE “I started going to YAC this year and [email protected] Tree carers – Nicole Clark and daughter Tahlia really enjoy it because we get to chill are among 1000 residents who are watering with friends, the staff are friendly and street trees. the food is awesome.” ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 05

The results of the local government elections have Marion Council was awarded gold in the seen many changes to Marion Council with eight Australian Business Excellence Awards on new Elected Members out of a total of 13. November 18. The gold award recognises Marion Council’s achievements through best practice I would like to acknowledge the hard work of and places us among outstanding national and Raelene Telfer, Chris Tilbrook, Natalie Victory, Vicky international organisations. Veliskou, Joel Bayliss and Irene Whennan who did not succeed in their campaigns. I would also like This achievement is as much a win for to acknowledge the hard work of retiring members ratepayers and residents as it is for council as Rob Durward and Steven Mudge who did not run it demonstrates we are working hard to run our again in this election. business in the best manner possible. And our business is delivering services and projects for They have all dedicated a lot of time and energy to the community. a diverse range of council projects and contributed to the development of our city. However you decide to spend the festive season, I hope that you will do so safely and in the I would like to congratulate Mayor Lewis along with company of family and friends. CEO’s comment Jason Veliskou, Carol Bouwens, Cheryl Connor and Frank Verrall on their re-election. Regards I would also like to welcome the new members to the team that will serve the Marion Council community over the next four years. Full details of the election results are on pages 14 to 18. Mark Searle CEO, City of Marion

Marion Celebrates is open to family-friendly performers including cultural groups, bands, choirs, dancers and roving entertainers.

Preparations are underway for the community’s “Our music is a mix of Australian and American Join the biggest party, Marion Celebrates, which will be country and rock ‘n’ roll. Like the rest of the held at Warriparinga on Sunday March 27, 2011. festival, it’s fun for all the family.” Performers and stall holders are already signing up Marion Celebrates is open to family-friendly celebration to appear at the biennial festival which is expected performers including cultural groups, bands, to draw a crowd of more than 5000. choirs, dancers and roving entertainers. Stalls will be available for arts, crafts, jewellery and plant One band that has appeared at all eight Marion By Richard Watson displays and sales. Celebrates festivals since the event was launched in 1997 is Key Country. The renowned Australian The theme for the festival is Many Cultures, touring band are looking forward to brining One Earth. their unique blend of country and rock ‘n’ roll To get involved, contact City of Marion’s cultural back to the festival said guitarist and vocalist development offi cer Elizabeth Sykora on Judith Waugh. 8375 6713 or [email protected] “We love Marion Celebrates. It has a wonderful atmosphere and an exciting blend of cultural performances. It’s very rewarding to play there MARION CELEBRATES and enjoy other acts which have ranged from Turning up – Graeme and Judith Waugh Indian dance and African drumming to ballet,” get ready for Marion Celebrates. Judith said. 06 MARION CITY LIMITS

POOL FIT Time for a swim – Leone Holme training the Meteors Triathlon Club at Marion Pool fi t for summer Swimming Centre.

By Richard Watson “I competed in triathlons until I was His 15-hour a week commitment to Photography Simon Stanbury 70 - that’s a 1.5 kilometre swim, a the Meteors includes putting them 40 kilometre ride and a 10 kilometre through their paces at Edwardstown When Leone Holme took his fi rst dip run. One of the benefi ts of swimming velodrome, Flinders University in Marion Swimming Centre pool is that it’s low impact so you can get athletics track and joining in the run in 1980 he began a long-term love fi t with little chance of injury. Every and swim at the beach. affair with one of the city’s greatest part of your body gets a good work assets. out,” Leone said. Now 74, the former Olympic gold “Swimming is great for all ages and “Swimming is great for all ages and medal coach trains the Meteors the outdoor pool is a tremendous Triathlon Club at the pool three times the outdoor pool is a tremendous asset. We love training there, the a week. staff are very helpful and there’s a asset. We love training there, the Formed in 1986, the Meteors were wonderful atmosphere. one of the fi rst triathlon clubs “The centre isn’t only for fi tness staff are very helpful and there’s a established in and as there’s a slippery dip and small have 70 members aged 13 to 68. pools for toddlers while families can wonderful atmosphere.” Along with Marion Swimming Club relax on the grass.” and the Marion Special Olympic and Marion Swimming Centre has started Marion Masters Swimming Clubs, Leone coached weightlifter Dean the season with more than 200 learn they are one of more than 40 groups Lukin to a gold medal in the super to swim enrolments. It is also hosting that use the pool regularly. heavyweight category in the 1984 a series of special events including Olympics and served as strength As a former professional sports Watch Around Water to promote coach to the Adelaide Crows for coach, Leone is living proof of the pool safety. There are school holiday six years and Port Power for three many benefi ts of swimming. packages for the water-slide and years. He was also strength coach aqua fi tness sessions. to Australia’s sprint cycling team under Charlie Walsh for eight years, The pool is open 5.30am to 8pm including the Atlanta and Sydney weekdays, 7am to 6pm Saturdays Olympic Games. and 8am to 6pm Sundays. Contact Marion Swimming Centre on 8276 4939 for a full program. ISSUE 34 OCTOBER 2010 07

$20 million for local sports and community clubs

By Craig Clarke For example, this may include: > Upgrade or replacement of halls, Local sporting and community clubs clubrooms and stadiums or the will share in a record $20 million construction of playing fi elds, to help upgrade their buildings, drainage and courts. grounds and courts. > Development of support Marion Council has earmarked the infrastructure such as car parks, cash boost over 10 years and is pathways or disability access. today calling for applications for the > Construction of new buildings fi rst round of funding. that address a gap in community facilities. Launched in October, the Community Facilities Partnership Program will “The program is part of Marion enable groups to make capital Council’s commitment to developing upgrades to their buildings and a network of high quality facilities for grounds by securing new funding. the community to use and enjoy,” Mr O’Brien said. Sean O’Brien, community facilities planner at Marion Council, said the Projects that relate to day-to-day initiative would benefi t thousands of maintenance will not be eligible for people across Marion. funding under the program. “The program is the single biggest Mr O’Brien said organisations will be investment by Marion Council in the required to complete an application future of community and sporting form highlighting the project’s groups,” Mr O’Brien said. community benefi ts. “An aim of the program is to provide Applications for round one close an opportunity for community on February 22 next year while organisations to propose potential subsequent rounds will close in projects for council to consider September each year. partnering. It will also be desirable “All applications for funding will if these projects are eligible to be evaluated by a panel of council receive funding from the State or representatives,” Mr O’Brien said. Federal Governments and other stakeholders, so the total pool of The panel will be assessing each available money to invest in the application for consistency with Local community will be increased.” and State Government planning priorities and to ensure that it meets the needs of the local community, “The program is complements the area and minimises impact on surrounding the single biggest residents. It should also be eligible for State investment by and/or Federal funding and, where possible, include plans and a Marion Council feasibility study. in the future of Organisations can only make one application each fi nancial year. community and However, applications that are unsuccessful may be resubmitted in sporting groups.” future years. “This is an exciting initiative and I All sporting clubs and community urge sporting and community groups groups that lease or licence a to develop a proposal, develop a council-owned facility are eligible partnership and apply for funding to submit an application under the under the program,” Mr O’Brien said. program. For further information or to obtain Mr O’Brien said major capital an application kit, telephone improvement work would primarily Mr O’Brien at Marion Council on be eligible for funding. 8375 6600. 08 MARION CITY LIMITS

Council Christmas and New Year OPENING TIMES

Administration Centre Living Kaurna Cultural Centre Marion Cultural Centre Friday 24 Dec Closing at 1pm Friday 17 Dec 10am - 4pm Box Offi ce Saturday 25 Dec Closed Monday 20 Dec 10am - 4pm Fri 24 Dec 10am - 12pm Monday 27 Dec Closed Tuesday 21 Dec 10am - 4pm Sat 25, Sun 26, Tuesday 28 Dec Closed Wednesday 22 Dec Closed Mon 27, Tue 28 Dec Closed Friday 31 Dec Closing at 3pm Reopens – Tuesday 4 Jan 10am - 4pm Wed 29 Dec 10am - 5pm Thu 30 Dec 10am - 5pm Fri 31 Dec 10am - 3pm Neighbourhood Centres Libraries Sat 1, Sun 2, Mon 3 Jan Closed Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre Marion Cultural Centre, Hallett Cove, Park Holme Signatures Café Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre Friday Dec 24 10am - 1pm Fri 24 Dec 10am - 1pm Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre Saturday Dec 25 Closed Sat 25, Sun 26, Glandore Community Centre Sunday Dec 26 Closed Mon 27, Tue 28 Dec Closed The centres will close on the Thursday 23 Dec and Monday Dec 27 Closed Wed 29 Dec 10am - 4pm reopen on Monday 10 Jan. Tuesday Dec 28 Closed Thu 30 Dec 10am - 4pm Wednesday Dec 29 10am - 5pm Fri 31 Dec 10am - 3pm Marion Swimming Centre Thursday Dec 30 10am - 5pm Sat 1, Sun 2, Mon 3 Jan Closed Friday Dec 31 10am - 3pm Friday 17 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Gallery M Saturday Jan 1 Closed Saturday 18 Dec 7am - 6pm See opening times for Sunday Jan 2 1pm - 4pm Marion Cultural Centre Library Sunday 19 Dec 8am to 6pm (Hallett Cove and Cultural Centre only) Monday 20 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Monday Jan 3 Closed Tuesday 21 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Mobile library Kerbside waste collection Wednesday 22 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Friday Dec 24 Morning run As Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Thursday 23 Dec 5.30am - 8pm only a Saturday, bin collection times will remain Friday 24 Dec 5.30am - 8pm the same. Thursday Dec 30 Normal run Saturday 25 Dec Closed Friday December 31 Morning run only Sunday 26 Dec 7am - 6pm Normal hours resume on Tuesday 4 Jan, 2011. Monday 27 Dec 11am - 5pm Tuesday 28 Dec 11am - 5pm Wednesday 29 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Thursday 30 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Friday 31 Dec 5.30am - 8pm Saturday 1 Jan 11am - 5pm Sunday 2 Jan 8am - 6pm Monday 3 Jan 11am - 5pm

City of Marion after hours emergency contact number – 8375 6666 ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 09

WESTMINSTER LIGHTS Shining bright – Westminster School’s Westminster to light up Christmas display will feature thousands of lights. the festive season

By Richard Watson “Westminster Christmas Lights is a fantastic “Westminster Christmas Lights opportunity for our community of volunteers to The spirit of Christmas will shine brightly at renew friendships and give something back to is a fantastic opportunity for Westminster School when it fl icks the switch on the wider neighbourhood,” Westminster School its annual festive light show. our community of volunteers principal Steve Bousfi eld said. The Christmas lights will be turned on at dusk on to renew friendships and give “We invite the entire community to celebrate Thursday December 16 and can be viewed by the Christmas with us.” something back to the wider public until 10.30pm each night until Thursday December 23. The display will feature thousands of lights, neighbourhood.” illuminated trees and Santa’s Magic Kingdom. The event is free with the option of parking on There will also be a 17-metre nativity mural, a café school grounds for a gold cold donation. and festive music in the Jeffries Chapel which has The fi rst event was designed by Westminster been fi tted out with a new stained glass window. Old Scholar Bernie Tan-Hayes, a graduate of the Westminster School is on Alison Avenue, Marion National Institute of Dramatic Art. The display and can be contacted on 8276 0276 for more has since expanded and is run by a team information. of volunteers. 10 MARION CITY LIMITS

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE

SA State Aquatic Centre and GP Plus Health Care Centre

The South Australian Government in What’s next on site? association with the City of Marion > Activities below ground will and the Australian Government is continue such as installing the funding the new state-of-the-art swimming pools as well as plant State Aquatic Centre and the largest and equipment. GP Plus Health Care Centre in SA > Continue construction of multi- which includes the state’s fi rst deck car park. Community Mental Health Centre. > Continue works on central Six major events already booked for community plaza between both the pool are: major buildings. > Fix aluminium windows to the GP > Australian Age Championships Plus Health Care Centre building (April 18-23, 2011). along with the services and > Australian Short Course external cladding. Championships (July 1-3, 2011). STATE AQUATIC CENTRE > Continue construction of > Australian Masters Games Main image – State Aquatic Centre construction ground fl oor level of Inner South (October 7-16, 2011). showing undercover recreation pools. Community Mental Health Centre. Above – Entrance takes shape. > FINA World Diving Championships > Early 2011 - undertake internal fi t Photography – Andrea Bourne (October 9-13, 2012). out of GP Plus Health Care Centre > World Life Saving Championships and Community Mental Health (November 7-18, 2012). rooms, as well as State Aquatic > Australian University Games Centre across four levels. (2012 and 2018). ISSUE 34 OCTOBER 2010 11

Help shape Oaklands wetland Hallett Cove

By Richard Watson Oaklands wetland will be delivered Library and by the City of Marion in cooperation Marion residents can help shape with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty the future of Oaklands wetland Community Centre Natural Resource Management by registering for community The City of Marion is continuing to Board, each of which has allocated consultation. pursue funding for a state-of-the-art $2.37 million towards the project. library and community facility. Design work on the $8.4 million The Federal Government is initiative will begin in April 2011 Despite lodging an unsuccessful contributing $3.7 million under the and the community will have the submission for Federal funding earlier Water for the Future program. opportunity to be involved from the this year, council remains strongly ground up. Community consultation is committed to the project. scheduled to begin on the draft The project will transform the design next May and continue disused driving centre into the alongside the design process region’s biggest wetland and create which will run until September. a major drawcard for the area said Construction will take about City of Marion chief executive offi cer WETLANDS nine months with the wetland Mark Searle. Clean and green – Wetlands encourage native established by 2013. birds and plants as well as capturing and “In addition to capturing and cleaning stormwater. To register interest in Oaklands treating 200 million litres of ©iStockphoto.com/JacobH wetland, call the City of Marion’s stormwater each year and using it to community engagement irrigate 30 reserves, the wetland will offi cer on 8375 6600 or email be a reborn natural environment for communityengagement@marion. people to enjoy,” Mr Searle said. sa.gov.au “The wetland will be alive with native birds and plants which can be experienced through walking trails and recreational activities. We urge people to register for the consultation process so that they can have their say on how the site develops.” 12 MARION CITY LIMITS

“It was an inspiring trip and TURNING JAPANESE increased our interest in studying Home from home – Brittany Baumont and Turning Japanese students from Hallett Cove R-12 School who language. People have been talking visited Japan with principal Peter Leverenz. about teaching Japanese as a career and returning there to teach English By Tara Dunstone Student Brittany Baumont said that after university.” they were matched carefully with Students from Hallett Cove R-12 Japanese students. The students visited Kokobunji from School are turning Japanese September 19 to October 2 after after a two week exchange trip to “Each of our home-stay brothers and hosting their Japanese counterparts Kokobunji High School in Tokyo. sisters was like a Japanese version in March this year. The exchange of us - mine even knew what food I’d The 12 students, all aged 16, also included students from like. That helped us settle and really returned determined to visit again Brighton High School. enjoy the hustle and bustle of Japan, and pursue careers in Japanese which is a very hospitable country,” Hallett Cove R-12 School’s exchange language. Brittany said. program with Kokobunji High School began in 1999.

Walking into the future

By Richard Watson “Walking also creates busy and vibrant streets that are safer than deserted streets and helps the If you think that the benefi ts of walking extend economy by encouraging retail expenditure. as far as far as stretching your legs on a Sunday afternoon stroll then you need to get in step with “Bendigo in Victoria and Oosterwolde in the global change. Netherlands have created safe shared spaces for pedestrians and vehicles that encourage walking That is the message from international walking in city centres.” expert Dr Rod Tolley who strode into Marion in October to champion the benefi ts of non- Dr Tolley also said that the International motorised transport. Charter for Walking paved the way to creating a pedestrian-friendly city. Rising fuel prices, climate change, poor health and public safety are all issues that can be tackled Dr Tolley’s visit was sponsored by the National by walking said Dr Tolley, director of Walk21, an Heart Foundation and the healthy lifestyle international organisation devoted to promoting program, OPAL, to support City of Marion’s sustainable and healthy communities. commitment to the Healthy Cities program. “Walking is a form of exercise that does not Details of the International Charter for Walking require special equipment or money. The benefi ts are available online at www.walk21.com of walking are far-reaching and include saving money on fuel, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution,” Dr Tolley said. WALKING FUTURE Walking tall – International walking expert Dr Rod Tolley champions non- motorised transport. ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 13

The most popular loan items of 2009/2010 were:

Adult fi ction Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith Teenage fi ction Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden Toys Toy laptop Children’s Picture Books Mr McGee and the Biting Flea by Pamela Allen Movie DVDs Intolerable Cruelty Marion’s libraries are at the Marion Cultural Centre, Hallett Cove and Park Holme.

Marion library loans smash 1 million 1 MILLION LOANS First million – Marion library staff celebrate a record one million loans in 2009/2010. Marion Library Services set a new “Libraries attract borrowers of all ages “We involve the community in record number of more than one and interests. Book loans remain selecting items and the fi gures million loans in 2009/2010. high, and toys, DVDs, audio books show that we are stocking what and magazines are increasingly people want.” Marion’s three libraries loaned popular,” Ms Dickson said. 1,015,250 items, an increase of more Membership of Marion’s libraries than 34,500 on the previous year. “There were nearly 22,000 toy grew from 37,570 in 2008/2009 to loans last year. They are extremely 43,319 in 2009/2010, an increase The increase in loans shows the popular as kids can grow out of of 5,749. importance of having the items that toys quickly, so borrowing them is people want and that libraries are a great option for young families as popular as ever, Marion Council and grandparents. DVDs and CDs manager of libraries and cultural recorded 305,000 loans. development Abby Dickson, said.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! The entire community is invited to celebrate Australia Day at a free festival at Marion Sports and Community Club on January 25, 2011. The Australia Day eve Community Sports Festival will be a family-friendly carnival with come and try sports and activities for kids. Come and try sports will include soccer, cricket, footy, croquet, softball, basketball, lawn bowls, tennis and korfball. Activities start at 4.30pm and include: Come and try sports 4.30pm – 7pm Soccer pitch Face painting and bouncy castle From 4.30pm Soccer pitch BBQ From 4.30pm Soccer pitch Citizenship Ceremony 5pm – 6.30pm Club Marion function room Citizen of the Year Awards 5pm - 6.30pm Club Marion function room SA Athletics League races 6.30pm – 10.30pm Main football oval

Further details will be published on the City of Marion website in January. The event is being organised by the City of Marion and the healthy lifestyle program, OPAL. Marion Sports and Community Club, and its associated groups and the South Australian Athletics League are also event partners. Marion Sports and Community Club is at 247 Sturt Road, Oaklands Park. 14 MARION CITY LIMITS

2010MARION COUNCIL ELECTIONS New faces

By Craig Clarke Jerome Appleby, an advocate with the Australian “This team will build on the successes of the past Photography Simon Stanbury Families Association, was elected in Mullawirra while carving out an exciting future for Marion.” Ward along with serving Councillor Jason Veliskou. Eight new faces have been sworn into Marion Councillors who were not returned include Council following the local government elections In Southern Hills, social worker Kathleen Allen will Irene Whennan (Mullawirra), Natalie Victory last month. join serving Councillor Frank Verrall. (Woodlands), Vicky Veliskou (Warracowie), Chris Tilbrook (Warriparinga), and Joel Bayliss (Coastal). More than 15,250 voters delivered their verdict Serving Councillor Carol Bouwens was re- over who should lead the city for the next four elected in Warriparinga Ward, along with Luke Councillors Rob Durwood and Steve Mudge retired years. Hutchinson, a manager in tertiary education. at the election while Raelene Telfer will step down after standing unsuccessfully for Mayor. Voters re-elected four Councillors to serve on the The newly-elected members were sworn in at 12-member council, joining Felicity-ann Lewis who an offi cial ceremony before family and friends a Mr Searle said Marion introduced a new six-ward won a record fourth term as Mayor. week after the end of counting in the November structure at the election replacing the previous election. four wards. The biggest changes were in Woodlands and Warracowie wards with the election of new teams Marion Council chief executive offi cer Mark Searle “Voters elected two Councillors for each ward by to represent residents and businesses. said this was the leadership team that will steer postal ballot along with directly voting the Mayor,” the city for the next four years. Mr Searle said. Project offi cer Alice Campbell and senior business analyst Tim Pfeiffer are the new community “I want to welcome the new Elected Members Unlike State and Federal polls, voting at leaders in Woodlands Ward. to council and thank those who were not re- council elections is voluntary with the last local elected for their service to the community,” government election held in 2006. In Warracowie Ward, former Marion Young Citizen Mr Searle said. of the Year Carolyn Habib and registered nurse Mr Searle said councils were the tier of Bruce Hull, who had previously served on council, “This election was the most keenly contested in government closest to the community and also have each won a seat. years with a record 33 candidates standing for the most open and accountable. offi ce in Marion and shows the strength of local In Coastal Ward, former Marion Young Citizen “Anyone who attends a council meeting can leadership in our city. of the Year David Speirs was elected along with see that local issues are debated in public by serving Councillor Cheryl Connor. representatives of their local community.” The fi rst meeting of the new council was held on November 30. ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 15

Mayor Lewis elected for record fourth term

By Craig Clarke Ms Lewis also acknowledged Councillors Rob MAYORAL ELECTION RESULTS Photography Simon Stanbury Durwood and Steve Mudge who retired at the Votes election. Candidate Result Felicity-ann Lewis is the City of Marion’s longest- Primary Final serving Mayor after winning an historic fourth term “I wish to thank Cr Rob Durwood who did not TELFER, 6764 6764 at the local government elections. recontest for his contribution over the past 17 Raelene June years and those Councilors who were not re- At the end of the mayoral count, Ms Lewis had elected,” Ms Lewis said. LEWIS, 7766 Quota Elected secured 7766 votes to defeat Councillor Raelene Felicity Ann Telfer with 6764 votes. “To all who nominated, I thank you for your interest in our community.” Ms Lewis, who was elected Mayor in 2000 and re- elected in 2003 and 2006, said it was a privilege Ms Lewis said Marion continued to face to again be elected as Mayor. challenges into the future, whichhich would need ttoo be addressed by the new council.uncil. “I am looking forward to four years of hard work that builds on the foundation which has been laid “A Strategic Plan has been developedeveloped to guide our by previous councils,” Ms Lewis said. work over the next four years and the new councicouncill will have a chance to make theirheir mmarkark on this in “I am keen to work with a new council, one with the coming months,” she said.d. energy and drive, and I hope one that values teamwork, which has been the critical element of “We face different challengess in tthishis term ooff my leadership success in the past.” council.” Ms Lewis, who was fi rst elected to Marion Council She said the Domain was no longer an issue with in 1997, is the president of the Local Government construction well underway fforor the State Aquatic Association and the vice president of the Centre and GP Plus. Australian Local Government Association. “I am really looking forward ttoo seeing this new Ms Lewis paid tribute to Cr Telfer, who will step ‘heart’ of Marion grow and thrivhrive,”e,” Ms LeLewiswis said. down from local government after 17 years’ “However, we need to managege tthehe success tthathat service, for her contribution to the community. this precinct will bring with increasedncreased traffi c andand “I want to thank Cr Telfer for her contribution to people.” Marion Council and to local government over so A total of 14,530 formal votess were cast in the many years,” Ms Lewis said. mayoral election, which was about 2500 less Cr Telfer had served on Marion Council since than the 2006 Mayoral election.on. 2003. Prior to that Cr Telfer had served on the City Ms Lewis was offi cially swornn into of Holdfast Bay and its predecessor the City of offi ce last month. Glenelg.

NEW FACES FOURTH TERM

Marion’s new Councillors – (left to right) Re-elected – Felicity-ann Lewis is the David Speirs, Carolyn Habib, Luke Hutchinson, City of Marion’s longest-serving Mayor. Alice Campbell, Jerome Appleby, Kathleen Allen, Tim Pfeiff er and Bruce Hull. 16 MARION CITY LIMITS Jason Veliskou Jason Jerome Appleby Jerome

MULLAWIRRA WARD Jason Veliskou Jerome David Appleby A determination to build on “I would like to see the Working as an advocate for the four years of hard work has outdoor pool and the State Australian Family Association, seen Councillor Jason Veliskou Aquatic Centre succeed Cr Appleby said that he win a second term on council. and support continuing understands the pressures improvements and fi nancial faced by families. Cr Veliskou will represent prudence.” Mullawirra Ward with “I would like to ensure that newcomer Cr Jerome Appleby Cr Veliskou works for the rates are kept under control while Irene Whennan, who had Australian Tax Offi ce, and that residents’ money is MULLAWIRRA WARD ELECTION RESULTS served on council since 1998, providing information to new spent wisely,” he said. Quota 806 was not re-elected. businesses. “I understand the pressures Votes “I’m very happy to serve Cr Appleby, who has lived in families face and will work Candidate Result Primary Final on council again. It’s good the Marion Council area for 10 hard for residents.” to be recognised for the years, said that he was keen to VELISKOU, Jason 949 Quota Elected Cr Appleby keeps fi t by playing past four years of work,” give residents a voice. tennis and running. GOLDING, Les 238 261 Cr Veliskou said. “I was very pleased to be APPLEBY, 479 782 Elected “I have built up a lot of elected and am looking Jerome David knowledge and will continue to forward to representing the WHENNAN, Irene 497 683 apply what I have learnt. community and ensuring that residents’ views are heard,” SQUIRE, 254 362 Cr Appleby said. Christopher Tim Pfeiffer Alice Campbell Alice

WOODLANDS WARD Alice Campbell Tim Pfeiffer A senior planning and “Core business like A project offi cer specialising in performance analyst has infrastructure upgrades are environmental issues for the returned to the City of Marion essential to make gains for the Department of Transport Energy as a councillor nine years after community.” and Infrastructure, Cr Campbell completing work experience said she was committed to Cr Pfeiffer lives in Edwardstown with the city’s landscaping preserving council’s open with his wife and 13-month old department. spaces. WOODLANDS WARD ELECTION RESULTS son and works for SA Water. Quota 667 Councillor Tim Pfeiffer was He said that he was committed “I believe in maintaining elected to Woodlands Ward to environmental sustainability, reserves and ovals and would Votes along with Cr Alice Campbell grass roots projects and like to see improvements in Candidate Result Primary Final while Natalie Victory was public safety. local traffi c management. I am unsuccessful in her attempt to a strong supporter of Glandore HEALEY, Terry 247 258 Cr Campbell moved to Glandore win a second term. Community Centre and its a year ago and brings with her CAMPBELL, Alice 557 Quota Elected market.” “There are some amazing a determination to consult PFEIFFER, Tim 424 594 Elected projects happening with the with residents on issues of Cr Campbell said she had a JAUDZEMS, Valdis 102 102 Castle Plaza and Tonsley importance. passion for politics and music. Park developments and the HUMMEL-NAJAR, “I am friendly and approachable 237 315 State Aquatic Centre nearing and want to give residents the Kathy completion,” Cr Pfeiffer said. opportunity to have their say,” VICTORY, 431 580 Cr Campbell said. Natalie Jane ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 17 Bruce Hull Bruce Carolyn Habib Carolyn

WARRACOWIE WARD Marion’s 2003 Young Citizen “I’m excited to be part of a “I want to ensure that work of the Year has won a seat progressive council. I will around the State Aquatic on council. bring a fresh perspective, Centre is fi nished off, enthusiasm and commitment. particularly that there is Councillor Carolyn Habib will Allocating resources where enough car parking and that represent Warracowie Ward they are most needed traffi c is well-managed,” with Cr Bruce Hull while Vicky and listening to residents Cr Hull said. Veliskou, who had served is essential.” on council since 2003, was “I was encouraged by the WARRACOWIE WARD ELECTION RESULTS unsuccessful in her campaign Cr Habib works in marketing support of residents, am Quota 949 for re-election. and fundraising for the Youth delighted to be back on council Opportunities Association. and will take an active interest Votes Cr Habib was given a taste for Candidate Result in environmental initiatives. I local government when she Cr Hull, who lives in Warradale Primary Final also want to discourage anti- became the fi rst chairperson with his wife and two HABIB, Carolyn 955 Quota Elected social behaviour in and around of Marion Council’s Youth daughters, and who has licensed premises.” BROWN, Advisory Committee in 2002. served on Marion Council 289 289 Vincent Neil previously, will focus on Cr Hull is a registered nurse “Local government is so local ward issues and traffi c and CFS volunteer. HASKAS, Chris 200 200 important in meeting management around the State the needs of the entire VELISKOU, Vicky 358 358 Aquatic Centre. community,” Cr Habib said. HULL, 1044 Quota Elected Bruce William Carol Bouwens Luke Hutchinson Luke

WARRACOWIEWARRIPARINGA WARD Luke Hutchinson made his “The community wants fresh “I look forward to working with home in Marion three years ago voices and ideas and this is them for the benefi t of the – and liked it so much he ran what I intend to deliver.” residents of Marion.” for council Cr Hutchinson said he wanted Cr Bouwens, who has served as The manager, who works in to be regarded as a listening Deputy Mayor, has also been tertiary education, begins his Councillor, who was available a long-serving board member fi rst term as a Councillor in to hear – and act – on the of the Southern Region Waste Warriparinga Ward, serving concerns of residents. Resource Authority. alongside Cr Carol Bouwens, Cr Bouwens, who has lived in “I believe we need to strike a who has represented the WARRIPARINGA WARD ELECTION RESULTS Marion for 46 years, said she balance between keeping rates community for more than Quota 792 will continue to vigorously down while still achieving the 13 years. Votes represent residents’ views. necessary results,” she said. Candidate Result Cr Hutchinson defeated Cr Chris Primary Final “While it is always sad to say Tilbrook, who has served since goodbye to Elected Members BOUWENS, Carol 839 Quota Elected 2003, to win a seat on council. with whom we have worked HUTCHINSON, 648 Quota Elected “I’m proud that the community closely with for a number Luke has given me the opportunity of years, it is exciting to RYAN, Paul 319 327 to represent them,” said Mr welcome new members with Hutchinson, who is qualifi ed fresh ideas and enthusiasm,” TILBROOK, 567 680 in business. Cr Bouwens said. Christopher Ralph 18 MARION CITY LIMITS David Speirs David Cheryl Connor

COASTAL WARD

He’s a local surf life saver “I’m a non-adversarial person She said she would work who did volunteer work in who is hands-on and likes to towards establishing the impoverished Uganda. get things done.” library and community centre at Hallett Cove, where she has But new Councillor David Cr Speirs, who was the lived for 35 years. Speirs says his most important 2009 Marion Young Citizen work will now be serving the of the Year winner for his “I want the south to have the community in Coastal Ward. environmental work, said best community facilities that he would like council to be it can have as well as lift the Cr Speirs, employed as a COASTAL WARD ELECTION RESULTS recognised as an expert in importance of the coast to the lawyer in South Australia’s Quota 934 coastal management. region,” Cr Connor said. Cabinet Offi ce, won a seat on Votes council along with long-term “Our coastline is precious and “I’m looking forward to Candidate Result Primary Final Cr Cheryl Connor. it needs to be protected for working with David Speirs. future generations,” he said. With his youth and my BREESE, Gavin 223 224 In doing so, he defeated experience, we will make a serving Cr Joel Bayliss. Cr Connor, who was fi rst SPEIRS, good team.” 949 Quota Elected elected to Marion Council in David James “It’s an unexpected result 1997, said she is returning Cr Connor has twice served as and quite humbling,” said BAYLISS, with as much energy today as Marion’s Deputy Mayor. 605 784 Cr Speirs, who lives at Joel Baden when she began 13 years ago. Hallett Cove. CONNOR, Cheryl 714 899 Elected COGHLAN, Shane 310 381 Frank Verrall Kathleen Allen Kathleen

SOUTHERN HILLS WARD A social worker with a Cr Allen, who has lived in “My second term allows me to passion for supporting the Hallett Cove Heights for continue the work that I began community has won a seat on the past eight years, said four years ago,” said Cr Verrall, Marion Council. construction of a library and who is a retired school teacher, community centre was a IT manager and sport coach. Councillor Kathleen Allen has priority for the south. joined Cr Frank Verrall, who Cr Verrall said he had a keen successfully won a second “That along with ensuring interest in transport, open SOUTHERN HILLS WARD ELECTION RESULTS term, as representatives for there are more play areas for space, sport, housing and Quota 667 Southern Hills Ward. young families and ensuring library developments “that Votes there is more support for the benefi t us all”. “I’m delighted to be part of Candidate Result aged,” said Cr Allen, who is the Primary Final the team on Marion Council,” “I have gained a clear mother of two adult children. HALL, Tim 381 562 Cr Allen said. understanding of our Cr Verrall, who lives in Seaview community’s triumphs and HASSAM, “My campaign connected with 258 277 Downs with his wife of 47 challenges, and a passionate Darryl John local residents and I’m grateful years, said: “Naturally, I’m commitment to the future for their support.” VERRALL, Frank 485 Quota Elected pleased with the result”. development of the area and SCHUMACHER, its people,” he said. 233 233 Martin ALLEN, Kathleen 378 623 Elected MILLAR, Glen 263 343 ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 19

“The project brings people together to enjoy healthy activities in a social setting. It has broken down barriers and created a friendlier neighbourhood. We now have our own garden and the food from that is eaten during weekly meal nights,” Colleen said. “Council staff lend support by working with the advisory group, but the project is succeeding because residents are taking charge of activities and events to create a healthy and safe neighbourhood.” Formed in 2007, the Rajah Street Reserve Project features more than 70 activities and events including coffee mornings, brunches on mother’s and father’s day, Christmas parties, outdoor movies and live music. Marion Council wins national healthy Evaluation sessions showed that almost 90 per cent of residents involved stated that their community community award is now a better place to live and that they feel safer. In addition to winning the Heart By Richard Watson The project, which involves HEALTHY AWARD Foundation’s National Priority Groups 410 households around Rajah Heart of the community - Rajah Street Reserve Marion Council has won a national category, Marion Council was named Reserve in Oaklands Park, has Project participants celebrate their Heart award for its innovative approach as overall South Australian winner Foundation Award. brought residents together with to tackling heart disease and and winner of the South Australian activities ranging from working on promoting safer communities. Priority Groups category. a community garden and cooking Marion Council’s Rajah Street healthy meals to kids’ games. The Priority Groups category Reserve Project was named a includes people from low socio- In addition to promoting healthy joint national winner at the Heart economic areas, culturally diverse living, the project has helped Foundation Local Government backgrounds, individuals who people rediscover the meaning of Awards in Mackay on 30 August. are socially isolated, the older ‘neighbourhood’ and given them population and those at risk from the tools to improve their lives, heart disease. said chairperson of the Rajah Street Reserve Residents Advisory Group, Colleen Ramsay.

An art school in Marino is preparing their works when we host an exhibit to make its fi rst splash on the in October next year. It is rewarding international art scene with a and stimulating to open yourself to special exhibit in Ottawa in March these experiences.” 2011. The group was invited to exhibit in Splashout Studios is building on Ottawa by internationally renowned the success of a 2009 study trip to art teacher and broadcaster Tuscany where they were invited to Professor Yves M Larocque who is participate in the Ottawa exhibit of based in Canada and will contribute works by Australian, Canadian and to Splashout’s 2011 Adelaide Italian artists. exhibit. Members of the studio working Jenny runs Splashout Studios with on the exhibit have been dubbed co-proprietor Krystyna Ciesiolkiewicz ‘The Tuscany Group’ by fellow who specialises in coaching artists. They are currently preparing beginners to advanced level artists artworks to the theme Kangaroos, in oils and acrylics. Beavers and Gorgonzola for what will The studio also hosts workshops be the studio’s fi rst overseas exhibit, Tuscany goes and fi eld trips and provides co-proprietor Jenny Tuck said. exhibition support. It is affi liated to Ottawa “It’s very exciting and challenging to with the International Art School participate in an overseas art event. which specialise in overseas tours. TUSCANY TO OTTAWA The students have been asked to Details are online at Making an exhibition of themselves – interpret the journey from Tuscany to www.walkthearts.com Splashout Studios’ Tuscany Group with Ottawa with eight paintings that will co-proprietor Krystyna Ciesiolkiewicz Splashout Studios can be contacted form a narrative,” Jenny said. (third from right back row) prepare for on 8296 3859 and are online at their fi rst overseas exhibit. “The trip to Tuscany created links www.splashoutstudios.com with overseas artists. We will feature 20 MARION CITY LIMITS

Delivering community projects DELIVERING FOR THE COMMUNITY It’s all about people - Council provides a huge range of services and – 2009/2010 Annual Report facilities for the Marion community.

By Richard Watson “Council issued a record number Community capacity building project “The announcement of the $8.4 of 2204 building consents during Rajah Street Reserve has succeeded million partnership between council The 2009/20010 Annual Report 2009/2010. The new houses, in generating a greater sense of and Federal and State Governments highlights many landmark shops, offi ces and factories show belonging with 88 per cent of local to build Oaklands wetland in July this achievements in the City of Marion. that people are confi dent of residents saying their community is year creates another opportunity for The progress of major projects making Marion their home. These now a better place to live. the community to work with us to including the SA State Aquatic Centre developments will inject $172 shape the city.” Rajah Street Reserve project has and GP Plus Health Care Centre, million into the local economy,” empowered residents through The Annual Report outlines council’s the completion of a $1.1 million Mr Searle said. activities including weekly meal performance in the key areas of facelift of 15 playgrounds and the “The start of construction work on nights while Marion Historic Village community wellbeing, cultural success of community capacity the SA State Aquatic Centre and GP has taken a cultural development vitality, dynamic economy and building programs at Rajah Street Plus Health Care Centre in December approach, developing and promoting healthy environment. Reserve and Marion Historic Village 2009 means that by 2011 Marion an historic walking trail and demonstrate achievement across the The report also details council’s will be a home for international beginning work on a display of local entire spectrum of council objectives. Annual Financial Statements. swimming and have a state-of-the-art memorabilia. The Annual Report also shows that health complex. The 2009/2010 Annual Report is An average rate increase of fi ve council is on track with all nine of available from the Administration “As this major project takes shape, per cent gave Marion the seventh its key objectives which include Building, 245 Sturt Road, Sturt, the revamped $50 million Hallett lowest rating out of 18 metropolitan progressing what will be the region’s council libraries and online at www. Cove Shopping Centre is now part of councils and underlined its biggest wetland at Oaklands Park marion.sa.gov.au the community. The expanded centre commitment to sound fi nancial and beginning a $20 million upgrade was offi cially opened in September management, Mr Searle said. of community facilities. 2009 and is well-served by Patpa “By managing fi nances prudently Marion Council chief executive offi cer Drive, improving access to facilities council has been able to develop the Mark Searle said that Marion is a city for people in the south.” city and maintain services without that people are happy to invest in The fi rst of 15 playgrounds resorting to dramatic rate increases. and make their home. scheduled for a facelift during Council’s fi nancial position remains 2009/2010 as part of a $1.1 million strong, even allowing for the investment was opened in April this one-off transfer of $5.974 million year. This was part of council’s $7 for the State Aquatic Centre,” million Play Space Strategy which will Mr Searle said. see 89 parks improved by 2025. ISSUE 35 DECEMBER 2010 21

GLADE CRESCENT Regenerating the reserve – Dianne Fury,

ON THE ON THE GROUND Randall Bates and Veronica Hurrell from Bush for Life are improving Glade Crescent Reserve.

Glade Crescent Reserve set to blossom Reserve to get

Work will soon begin to transform “Volunteers have begun eradicating Community consultation on the additional fi t out Glade Crescent Reserve in Hallett feral weeds and stimulating play pace will begin in early 2011 Sandery Avenue Reserve in Cove from a degraded and unused native vegetation. Planting is also and local residents are advised to Seacombe Gardens is set for area into a 13 hectare high quality scheduled to reintroduce fl ora lost check the Guardian Messenger and further improvements with fi tness open space and wetland. through clearance and grazing. council’s website for opportunities to equipment scheduled to be get involved. installed in early 2011. Construction of a new $580,000 play “The work is being supported by a space funded by a $290,000 grant $10,000 grant from the State Natural Anyone interested in volunteering The two tennis courts will also from the Department of Planning and Resources Management Program, for Bush for Life can register for be resurfaced and a new fully Local Government and a matching but we still need volunteers to help. an introductory bush regeneration automatic public toilet built to amount from Marion Council will start It’s very rewarding and full training workshop next April by calling replace the current one which will next year. is given.” 8406 0500. be demolished. The fi rst phase of restoring native Community consultation on Glade Bush for Life is a program of New play equipment, pathways vegetation to a 1.5 hectare area Crescent Reserve has shown Trees for Life. More information is and picnic facilities have already along Waterfall Creek began in strong support for open space that available online at been installed as part of council’s September when Bush for Life highlights Kaurna heritage and www.treesforlife.org.au $1 million initiative to upgrade 15 volunteers started regenerating a facilities to support recreational playgrounds in 2010. mallee box woodland site. activities and educational For further information, contact programs around water quality and Bush for Life regional coordinator City of Marion’s open space and conservation. This was refl ected Randall Bates said the site will act recreation planner Amy Liddicoat in the masterplan released in as an important source of seed and on 7420 6450 or amy.liddicoat@ June 2009. propagation material. marion.sa.gov.au “It’s surprising how many local plants have survived in these Community consultation on Glade Crescent neglected areas. Despite the original tree canopy being replaced with Reserve has shown strong support for open woody weeds, the site contains space that highlights Kaurna heritage and native grasses, lilies and other understorey plants. Seeds can be facilities to support recreational activities taken to propagate other areas,” and educational programs. Mr Bates said. ADVERTISING FEATURE

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New Development Plan launched

Development applications will now be easier after the City

DEVELOPMENT MATTERS DEVELOPMENT of Marion introduced a new Development Plan in October.

The new plan is more consistent Policy content (outlining what you If you would like to discuss the in structure and content with can or cannot do in certain areas) changes, please contact council’s similar plans from other councils has not changed to a signifi cant Planning Department on 8375 6685. in South Australia. Its web-based degree. There are, however, a few The Development Plan can be system is also easier to navigate, changes that may affect the way viewed by visiting the websites of making the process more effi cient that certain developments can be the City of Marion www.marion. for developers and members of undertaken. These are: sa.gov.au or the Department of the public. > Residential buildings on Planning and Local Government Some changes include: battleaxe/hammerhead www.planning.sa.gov.au. allotments or similar (any > The content of the plan (both dwelling to the rear of another general policy and zones) is listed dwelling on the same property) in alphabetical order. are to be single storey and > Each policy issue, zone and designed to maintain the privacy policy area is contained on a of adjoining properties. separate page. > Maximum site coverage in > Repetition has been reduced. Racecourse Policy Area 15 of > Mapping information has been the Residential Zone has been expanded and simplifi ed, increased from 40% to 60% to providing individual layers allow for construction of both of information relating to dwelling and horse-keeping specifi c areas. structures such as stables on a As a consequence of the single property. improvements, a number of zones and policy areas have been renamed and/or renumbered. 24 MARION CITY LIMITS

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A NIGHT WITH THE FLYING HORSES ANDY & BOOKWORM CALL OF THE BELOVED Friday 14 January, 8pm Tuesday 11 January, 11am Paintings and Persian Calligraphy by Shahin Azadegan A Night With The Flying Horses promises a night Remember Andy & the Book Worm from TV’s January 14 to 6 February not to be forgotten. The South Australian based The Book Place? Well they are back! Don’t miss it! artists, Eileen Darley (vocals and triangle), ARIA Dover Gardens artist Shahin Azadegan came Tickets $6 award nominee Stuart Day (vocals, piano, guitar, to Australia from Tehran. She combines a bass guitar, violin) and the duo, Tin Can Alley, contemporary approach with traditional art AT THE MOVIES – FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY consisting of musician and actor, Jacqy Phillips techniques to create unique art pieces. She works Swiss Family Robinson (vocals, ukulele and piano accordion) and Cliff in a range of media, and on surfaces from vellum Wednesday 12 January, 10.30am (121 mins) Stoddart (vocals and guitar), widely accomplished to more familiar boards and canvases. Rated G in their own right, come together to present songs to transport the audience to the lost childhood of One of Disney’s most unforgettable fi lms, Swiss Truth – Compassion – Tolerance the fairground. Family Robinson, tells an inspirational tale of International Art exhibition by artists associated survival and heroism. We follow the Robinson with the Falun Dafa organisation Book early for dinner in Signatures Cafe, meals family after they become shipwrecked. See how January 14 to February 6 available from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. they overcome obstacles and challenges using This exhibition brings together the work of Tickets $25/$20 concession teamwork and ingenuity. Stars John Mills and 18 artists from around the world. Some have Dorothy McGuire. experienced stark deprivations of rights while MINGLE AFTER WORK Tickets $6 living in China. These artists paint not for the Friday 14 January, from 5pm market, but for a greater vision, with the hope Come for the friendly atmosphere and THE AMAZING MAGIC MIKE MAGIC SHOW that they will provide a window into the Chinese conversation whilst listening to live acoustic Tuesday 18 January, 11am, 1pm & 3pm experience at the beginning of the 21st century. music. Café open…bring a friend or two. Stay and Back by popular demand with a brand new magic Gallery M – 8377 2904 visit the gallery exhibition opening of new works show! and evening show The Flying Horses. Book early for dinner in Signatures Cafe, meals available from Tickets $6 SIGNATURES CAFÉ 5.30pm – 7.30pm. OPEN 7 DAYS. THE AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS MIC ME UP! Friday 28 January, 11am & 1pm Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm. Thursday 13 January, 7pm – 10pm Saturday 10am – 4pm. They are back. Cute monkey puppets for kids and Sunday 1pm – 4pm. Share your talent with the world at our open mic great drumming for adults! And messages for the night! Come along to Signatures Café and enjoy world. An adorable show aimed at children 2-8 Enjoy the delicious menu at Signatures Café. local talent taking the mic…or maybe even sing a years and great for all ages. Meet friends for coff ee and cake or come for tune yourself. Cafe open from 6.30pm. a meal. Tickets $6 Free entry &WFSZ5IVST 'SJBOE4BU QNQN%PPSTPQFOQN

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Learn how to grow a sustainable garden

A free workshop will reveal the “Private gardens help latest techniques in how to design a sustainable garden. the city breathe. Using The session will cover plant native plants that don’t selection, organic gardening in an need much water and urban environment, irrigation and rainwater management and garden employing the latest creation and rejuvenation. irrigation techniques The Sustainable Garden Design people can maintain a workshop has been specially developed to help people get the vibrant garden.” most out of their gardens while minimising the impact on the “The workshop will feature practical environment said City of Marion’s and easy to follow ideas on how to community facilities planner Sean make a garden both sustainable and O’Brien, who is also president of enjoyable.” Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT The workshop will be held on which is running the event. Saturday 5 February, 2011 from “Private gardens literally help the 8.30am to 12.30pm at Cooinda city breathe. Using native plants Neighbourhood Centre on the corner that don’t need much water and of Sturt and Diagonal Road, Sturt. employing the latest irrigation Bookings are essential. Contact techniques to capture and reuse Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT as much water as possible are two on 8332 0130 or ways people can maintain a vibrant [email protected] garden,” Sean said.

SUSTAINABLE GARDEN Hands on – City of Marion’s Sean O’Brien prepares for the sustainable garden workshop.

Animal care

The importance of registering and Council recognises the importance microchipping dogs and cats is of pets to families and the process sadly highlighted when an animal ensures that deceased animals are is found deceased. treated with respect and dignity. Animals that have been The Animal Welfare League (AWLSA) microchipped or have a registration is contracted for the disposal of tag can be identifi ed and the owners remains and can be contacted on contacted. 8348 1300. The AWLSA provides There are almost 13,000 dogs a collection service, can arrange registered in the Marion Council cremation and return pet’s ashes in area, so it is important that owners an urn of your choice or provide a register their pets on or before general disposal service. August 31 each year to enable Injured animals can be dangerous council to notify them quickly if they and should not be approached. are found. Members of the public should Westfi eld Marion has installed new recycling bins as part contact the RSPCA on 1300 477 722 Anyone discovering a deceased of a national initiative to divert 675 tonnes of beverage if they fi nd an injured animal. animal should contact council. containers from landfi ll each year. Operational support staff will then Animals can be microchipped by retrieve the animal and customer vets. If you would like to register The program aims to recycle the equivalent of nine Olympic service will contact the owners. your dog, contact the City of Marion sized swimming pools annually by making it easier for on 8375 6700. people to recycle bottles and cans while shopping. Look out for the bins while you are shopping and do the right thing by recycling responsibly. WASTE NOT Established in 1926 by Giovanni Patritti, our family continues to operate from the original winery site in metropolitan Dover Gardens. Discover our extensive range of premium wines, de-alcoholised wines, non alcoholic sparkling juices and still fruit juices at our rejuvenated cellar door from 9 am to 5 pm, inspiring achievement Monday to Saturday.

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MITSUBISHI Happy to be here – Mitsubishi BUSINESS WORKS head offi ce staff at Tonsley Park. Open for business

By Richard Watson “The automotive world has changed Photography Peter Watkins dramatically in recent years and the small car is now king. The high level Tonsley Park is evolving. of interest in our new electric car Not only is the 61-hectare site points to a promising future.” still the Australian head offi ce of The future of Tonsley Park is also Mitsubishi Motors it is gearing up promising with the State Government to become a vibrant business and holding an open day at the former education hub featuring a $125 Mitsubishi plant on Saturday, 11 million Sustainable Industries December to enable people to fi nd Education Centre. out about plans to turn it in to a While the words ‘Tonsley Park’ were user-friendly centre for business, once synonymous with the closure education and the community. of Mitsubishi’s assembly plant, the The Department of Trade and site, and its longest serving tenant, is Economic Development and the looking forward to a bright future. Land Management Corporation are Mitsubishi Motors’ head of corporate organising the open day and sausage communications Lenore Fletcher sizzle between 11am and 3pm. Entry said that the business has redefi ned is via Alawoona Avenue and everyone itself since manufacturing ceased is welcome. in February 2008 and was investing Visitors will get a chance to share heavily in new technology. their ideas, ask questions of the Have your say on the future of Tonsley Park “We are now an importer of vehicles. master planning design team and We provide marketing, sales support provide feedback on proposals. Community Open Day Saturday 11 December, 11am to 3pm. and distribution for more than 200 Community feedback will be Enter the park via Alawoona Avenue. dealers throughout Australia. This considered during the development is our 30th anniversary at Tonsley of a draft master plan which will be Park and we are proud to be the only released in early 2011 for public A cornerstone of the Tonsley Park Construction of Tonsley Park Stage 1 automotive company with a head comment. redevelopment will be a Sustainable is scheduled to begin in early 2012 offi ce in Adelaide,” Ms Fletcher said. Industries Education Centre delivered and the complete project will have a A fi nal master plan will be prepared “There are about 150 full-time through TAFE SA in collaboration 15-20 year timeframe. for public display around March 2011. employees and 40 contractors with South Australian universities For more information visit the working here. More than one million The open day will also be an and industry. website www.southaustralia.biz/ cars were built on this site, so it is opportunity for people to learn about The centre will cater for 8000 tonsley, email: [email protected]. rich in history. We recently completed the economic and social benefi ts of students to create a workforce au or phone 1300 321 208. a multi-million dollar overhaul of the redevelopment. with the skills required for a new the computer system, the fi rst big sustainable economy. upgrade since the seventies. Shop 6 NOW 12-18 David Whitton Parade Register Your Interest Noarlunga Community Engagement OPEN Ph: 8383 2300 in MarionFinsbury > Would you like more information on council projects in your area? > Are you interested in participating in community engagement activities run by council? > Do you want greater opportunity to be heard?

If you identify with any of these questions, here is your opportunity to get involved. Contact City of Marion’s community OPENING HOURS: engagement offi cer on 8375 6881 and register for involvement in community engagement 9am- 6pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am-9pm Thursday activities. Alternatively, visit council’s website 9am - 5pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday and complete an online form at Savers accepts donations www.marion.sa.gov.au on behalf of Diabetes SA

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There’s always something to be done, big or small, and in 60-year-old Ian Crilly’s case, he has taken on nearly every job a club could have. TALL POPPIES TALL

TALL POPPIES – IAN CRILLY Bat and bowl – Ian Crilly has contributed to cricket and bowling clubs.

In 1999 Ian was rewarded with life membership of Marion Cricket Club, but it wasn’t until 2009 that he stepped back to the role as vice-president, It’s just not cricket giving another member the chance to experience the top job. By Lizzi Wyly “You’ve got to have a love of the sport. For me, it “It was very rewarding being president and seeing Photography Simon Stanbury all started when I began playing cricket as a young the club build over the years, but I was happy to boy. With a father who had a passion for cricket, it let someone else have a go,” Ian said. Sports are a large part of our Australian culture. was only natural that I followed in his footsteps,” In every community there’s a sports club. In every Following a knee injury which caused him to Ian said. suburb there’s an oval, basketball court, or cricket bid farewell to cricket after 48 years and 500 pitch. And in every club, there’s a group of hard- “After 11 seasons with Salisbury Cricket Club and games, he turned his attention to the Marion working individuals who give their time and nine seasons at Glenelg, I came to the Marion Bowling Club, where he now enjoys playing as patience to keep the wheels turning. Cricket Club in 1985 and later moved into nearby well as helping out as the club’s promotion and Sturt – 50 metres from the club oval.” sponsorship offi cer. His wife, Kath, also helps by It doesn’t have to be much - a shift in the canteen gardening at the club every day. making hotdogs, serving a few drinks behind After playing for only three years, Ian extended his the bar, or coaching the juniors. There’s always club commitments to become president. Still living in Sturt, Ian has advice for anyone something to be done, big or small, and in involved with a sports club. “I felt the club needed looking after. The previous 60-year-old Ian Crilly’s case, he has taken on president was stepping down so I took over the “There are a lot of players who come in, play the nearly every job a club could have. role, and 20 years later I still had it,” he said. game, have a drink, then head home. If you’re From player, captain and coach, to chairman, playing, you should really take on a role to assist “Some presidents see their role differently to me vice-president and president, Ian has done it the club - they always need helpers. So put up and become more like fi gureheads, but there is all and has never thought twice, viewing it as, your hand and help in some way. It’s great to see still a lot of hard work that needs to be done. It’s “Someone’s got to do it.” a club grow.” important for any president to have a good group of people behind them, which I was lucky to have.”