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2 - THE BLACKWOOD TIMES - FEBRUARY 2016 www.blackwoodtimes.com.au REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON FREEWAY . . . . . said. He felt the Belair line did need reviewing and he’d received a lot of complaints about the New Years Eve service regarding overcrowded trains Win win for Belair line and services running late. The DPTI confirmed future plans for the Belair line, including elec- trification and increased services, were identified as a long term prior- extension to Mt Barker ity in the Government’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan by Annie Waddington-Feather Mitcham City councillor Mark reassessed we can start thinking about “Having free wifi and a coffee service (ITLUP) released in July 2015. Ward, who heads up the Road and the domestic line,” he said. on the train would encourage more However there are no plans to CALLS for extending the Belair train Rail Freight Task Force (the former “Mount Barker is one of the fastest people to use public transport.” He extend the passenger service to line to Mount Barker and for the Rail Freight Committee) believes with growing areas in South Australia, so also suggested businesses could look Mt Barker due to the cost and the freight line to be moved have been the increased patronage a train line a train connection there would relieve into offering train tickets as part of a Adelaide Hills bus service being one renewed following the increase in extension to Mount Barker would traffic on the freeway and open other package. of the most popular and efficient train commuters in the past year. be good, but highlighted the need to possibilities such as train access to the Andrew Tidswell, Blackwood Adelaide Metro services. The Department of Planning, move the freight train route. Fleurieu Peninsula.” Action Group president said the group The freight line is owned and oper- Transport and Infrastructure’s (DPTI) Currently passenger and freight Mark believes if a Mount Barker supported upgrades to the passenger ated by the Australian Rail Track 2014/15 annual report, showed share the line, with sidings available service and rerouting of the freight Corporation (ARTC). an increase of 26.6 per cent in the should trains need to pass; however, train. The DPTI confirmed govern- Belair line’s usage, (from 903,579 to this can make passenger trains late. “Re-routing freight “Re-routing the freight train would ment has no plans to create a new around 1.14 million), and attributes “Rail infrastructure should be put reduce the risk of causing bushfires rail freight corridor bypassing the this increase to the Millswood Station in place now for the future,” he said train reduces risk and reduce the risk of people being Adelaide Hills. upgrade and a revised timetable. referring to reports that suggested, trapped in a bushfire; potentially a of motorists Representatives from Mount Barker The DPTI confirmed on an aver- with medium growth, the train line freight train can block the level cross- Local Government and Mount Barker age weekday patronage is more than would be at capacity in 2025 – just ings,” he said. being trapped in Council were unable to respond to four times that of weekends however, nine years away. Local MP for Davenport Sam queries by Blackwood Times in time it is continually reviewing timetable Mark pointed out there are around Duluk thought an extension to Mount bushfire” to meet the print deadline. arrangements and monitoring patron- 90 freight trains running each week Barker would be a fantastic idea. “It You can view the annual report at age levels to ensure there is also suffi- along the line but he expects that fig- service was introduced, train trav- would offer tourism opportunities http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/a cient capacity to meet demand. ure to double. “If the freight line is el should be made more attractive. and get more cars off the road,” he Oval users safety at risk crossing busy road by Annie Waddington-Feather several near misses, and parents sary based on traffic figures and Alex recognised cost and the with children having to run across accident history. No vehicle acci- location of a crossing could be an WITH the increased patronage the road. dents have been recorded in the issue, however she hoped the peti- of Joan’s Pantry after their exten- Owner of Joans Pantry, Lisa past five years. tion would also serve as a reminder sive renovations, and the sum- Down said, “Many of our custom- It highlighted Council had for motorists to take more care mer attracting more people to ers are in the mature age group, installed traffic calming devices, when driving in the area. Call Louise Stanton Hawthorndene Oval, concerns and often park across the road and roundabout, painted medians and The petition will continue to be have been raised over the safety struggle to safely make the journey road pavement bars to ensure the open for signatures in February at today to arrange of people crossing busy Watahuna over here when it’s busy.” safety of road users and local com- Joan’s Pantry. Avenue. Lisa believed that with more munity. t home or investment purchase There are also hundreds of kids people living in the area, t reﬁnance who play cricket in summer and there was more traffic t debt consolidation footy during winter on the Oval, around, and anything that who want to cross the road to could be done to increase access not only Joan’s Pantry, but safety should be considered. Apex Park as well. Mitcham councillor Local resident Mrs Alex Karen Hockley said she was Emmerich aims to make the a regular visitor to Joan’s area safer by starting a petition Pantry and Apex Park. to Council to install a pedestrian “This is an area that is crossing. Although at time of writ- well utilised by families ing, she didn’t know how many and children and I think we signatures had been collected, her should look into the options concerns raised on a community available to assist safe ped- facebook page had attracted 140 estrian movement and see Servicing the Mitcham & Happy Valley Area ‘likes’ and many comments already. what we can do to improve “People do feel very strongly the situation,” said Karen 0407 189 021 0407 189 021 about the safety of the area,” she Council confirmed it had [email protected] said. previously considered a MortgageChoice.com.au/louise.stanton Alex said she’d lived in the area request to install a pedes- With increased traffic in the area together with more people using for 15 years and although she’d trian crossing however, it Hawthorndene Oval, Apex Park and the refurbished Joan’s Pantry; trying to Mortgage Choice Limited ACN 009 161 979. never seen an accident she had seen was not considered neces- cross Watahuna Avenue is becoming a safety risk for the public. 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4 - THE BLACKWOOD TIMES - FEBRUARY 2016 www.blackwoodtimes.com.au Kalyra expansion strengthens their long term future by Annie Waddington-Feather built, and are planned to be available in July. These independent living village for the over 55s villas will have a focus on sustainability and include in Bellevue Heights. It also provides residen- TUCKED away in the Belair hills, Kalyra Heights solar panels, rainwater capture, LED lighting and tial aged care services in McLaren Vale and Village, the independent living facility managed by other environmentally friendly aspects. They also Woodcroft and its community services division the James Brown Memorial Trust, is going from have stunning views over the city and sea. offers a comprehensive range of home care pack- strength to strength. More changes to have occurred at the James Brown ages. These services cover a wide area, includ- However, back in the late 1980s, Kalyra Hospital Memorial Trust include the appointment of the new ing Murray Bridge. closed its doors. Although it was well run and provid- CEO, Sara Blunt, who took over the helm at the end The James Brown Memorial Trust ing essential services, the state government decided of May last year. This former navy nurse brings with provides many services and employs to withdraw funding, and even though there was her a wealth of experience in aged care services; 353 staff; and is headed up by immense public outcry and a 23,000 signature peti- prior to her appointment, she was the deputy CEO of Chairman Sonia Bolzon. It has char- tion, the government maintained its stance. Eldercare and CEO and Director of Nursing Kangaroo itable status and as a Not-For-Profit The Trust could not afford to run the hospital Island Health Service. organisation is rigorous in ensuring privately, so Trustees looked to new services to fulfil One aspect that impressed Sara when she took the good business practices and mini- its instructions. A nursing home appealed to Trustees, position was Kalyra’s bushfire planning. mising dependency on government particularly as it could provide ongoing accommoda- “While keeping the beauty of the natural environ- funding. tion for its residents in its cottages. ment, the village still needs to be safe. Residents have Future projects planned include Buildings were renovated and the nursing home their own individual bushfire plans, however all the modernising the facility at Woodcroft opened in 1989; the 40-bed establishment was filled houses have external sprinklers, we have continual and growing its community services within two weeks of it opening. Kalyra Belair Aged leaf and dead wood removal and an arborist assesses program. Care is now a modern 92 bedroomed facility with a the trees annually,” she said. Plus the Kalyra Belair (On right): Sara Blunt, new CEO secure dementia unit. residential facility located on Kalyra Road is a desig- of the James Brown Memorial Trust While today, Kalyra Heights Village is set to nated safe zone. (including Kalyra Heights Village) at expand again with an additional 14 new villas being Last year, the Trust acquired ‘The Heights’, an Belair Missing plants become victims vinkas have all ‘walked’, and they are usually stolen the day after volunteers have of crime taken the time to buy and plant the flowers. by Annie Waddington-Feather Nan stresses the plants are not supplied Weinstadl by Mitcham Council, but are bought with WE all appreciate and enjoy seeing the money raised by BAG through fundraising Restaurant planter boxes along Main Road in full efforts. bloom, as well as admiring the other areas “I personally walked along Main Road Valentine’s Day - Sunday Feb 14 that Blackwood Action Group (BAG) selling the red bows for Christmas and Open for lunch from 12noon volunteers have created and worked so raised $250 to buy more plants. Plus I hard on to rejuvenate. then take the time to go and buy them,” A la carte dining at its best... These volunteers willingly give up their she added. Menu includes dishes using time to tend and water the planter boxes Nan suspects an older person with an • Tender Australian Beef (MSA rated) and the other areas so they always look interest in gardening could be the perpe- • Australian Prawns the best for local residents, visitors and trator. “The plants are very carefully • Free range Chicken Breasts shoppers. dug up; so an older person, particular- • Fresh Australian Fish & lots more... It is this type of community spirit which ly a woman digging them up, probably makes the Blackwood district unique in wouldn’t attract much attention,” she said, many ways. highlighting that the seven BAG volunteers Thursday Special However, someone is appreciating and who tend the planter boxes and other areas 2 course meal admiring the plants a little too much. are usually wearing fluorescent vests. BAG volunteer and Eden Hills resident The person responsible for this act $ with a glass Nan Davies told The Blackwood Times should be reminded that stealing plants is 38 of wine several plants have been stolen over the a crime. past few months from some planter boxes Furthermore, they may like to think including the recently renovated area in the about their actions – how would they feel Open: DINNER front of the Foodland carpark. if their plants, which they’d paid for and Thursday - Friday - Saturday “In fact, in the past 2 months, there have lovingly tended were stolen? been over $200 worth of plants disappear If you see anyone acting suspiciously Nan Davies (on right) re-planting flowers that have been from the garden beds and I’m sick of it,” around these planter boxers, please give removed from the garden beds in front of the Foodland said Nan. the police a call on 131 444 - stealing is a www.weinstadl.com Shopping Centre, assisted by BAG volunteer Geoff Bartlett Geraniums, agapanthuses, pansies and crime.

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Mosmo Living have a ‘display space’ which resides within a 1971 Martens and Marshall original display home in the Belair Monalta Estate. This four bedroom, three bathroom contemporary renovation showcases spatial and interior design, with an extensive range of unique materials and selections. To see some of the projects completed by Mosmo Living please visit the website at www.mosmoliving.com.au where you can also make a booking to view the display space or call 0413 333 474. Megan Langford, the owner of 1923, together with her partner IF YOU have been a customer of the popular Café de la Paix on and chef Rae Moss, have long held the vision that Blackwood is Coromandel Parade, when you return next time you will notice uniquely positioned to support a new restaurant. not only a change in name to ‘1923’ - but it is now a restaurant While having their Bellevue Heights home renovated recently, that has had a serious makeover. their builder recommended Mosmo Living to Megan and Rae to “I have been fascinated with architecture and design from a help plan their extension as well as design the interior living areas. young age,” said Melissa Drew, co-owner with Rowan Edwards in “We could not have been more happy with the outcome,” said Mosmo Living, the company responsible for the premises trans- Megan. “I could not believe how smooth the whole process was formation. and even when there was a problem, Melissa resolved it straight Mosmo Living which specialises in the architectural design away.” and build of residential spaces, was established over 10 years Of course, when it came to selecting a company to handle the ago by Melissa who grew up in Belair and attended Blackwood interior design and renovations for the new restaurant, Mosmo High School. She studied Interior Architecture at university, then Living was their first choice. ! worked for a number of Adelaide architectural firms before start- Restaurant 1923 will offer diners an Italian influenced seasonal ing Mosmo Living. menu drawing on chef Rae’s experience both overseas and inter- Focus on caring for your trees “WE have experience in working in the hills and surrounding environments,” said Leon Whitehead, Blackwood resident and director of 13004TREES, “however, we have noticed an increase in calls from concerned residents in the Blackwood area recently to assist with potential hazards, including falling limbs and stressed trees caused by the extreme temperatures we are experiencing.” Leon has lived in the area for over 40 years and currently operates a horticultural company along with 13004TREES, employing qualified, knowledgeable and experienced arborists and tree climbers, carrying out a range of tree maintenance services across Adelaide. “Caring for your trees is our main focus,” said Leon. “We recently carried works out at the Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair, where e s t a b l i s h e d 2 0 0 4 school and church camps are regularly held. “Safety was the priority in carrying out the works required and so, we were given a small window of time to remove 6 large sugar gums that were deemed unsafe. “A methodology was put in place by our Renovations floorplans Kitchens bathrooms Joinery furniture experienced Tree Operations manager, Alan Paton, and carried out to accommodate and meet the client’s requests,” explained Leon. 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Blackwood times1/4 page artwork.indd 1 12/01/2016 9:56 AM www.blackwoodtimes.com.au THE BLACKWOOD TIMES - FEBRUARY 2016 - 11 Attention to detail created landmark mansion Another in the series of articles prepared by the Blackwood Action Group History Subcommittee on some of Blackwood’s historic homes

MANY locals would be familiar with the tive pilasters and capitals, use of parapets and grandiose home on Coromandel Parade expert siting of buildings. opposite the Blackwood Medical Clinic. The Townsend house has 20 rooms and This two-storey Italianate style mansion at five bathrooms. Decorative brackets adorn 22-24 Coromandel Parade was designed in the bay windows on the upper level. The win- 1881 by architect, Rowland Rees, for William dows on the ground floor are arch headed Townsend MP. as are the porch entrances on the sides. Given its position close to the railway Small balconies are visible on two sides. station, the house was probably planned in In 1889 the house passed to Alexander anticipation of the construction of the railway. Downer, Solicitor, and later to the Celebrate with lion dancing It is important as one of the larger 19th cen- Campbell and Dall families. In the mid tury mansions, its scale and detailing repre- 20th century it was divided into two flats. LOOKING for a night out For Chinese New Year, or sit back and enjoy their senting a rarer style in the Blackwood area. For the last 50 years it has been the with a difference - why not be entertained by a vibrant banquet from $36.80 per William Townsend travelled to South home of the Kambitsis family who have join in the Chinese New Year and energetic display of head. Bookings for a table of celebrations at the House of lion dancing (see photo 4 or more will also receive a Australia as a steerage passenger in 1853 with been responsible for the restoration of the Zen restaurant in Belair on below) while enjoying a complimentary bottle of red his wife and one child. After working briefly house and garden to their former glory. Saturday 13 February; or treat delicious meal prepared by or white wine with their meal. as a clerk, he established a successful auc- Local residents were initially taken your loved one to a Valentine’s experienced Adelaide chef However you need to book tioneering business. aback by the renovation, which was dom- D a y m e a l o n S u n d a y Hung Lien. quickly as tables are already Following the death of his wife, he remar- inated by the colour purple – hence the February 14. You can dine a la carte filling up fast for this popular ried and had a further six children. He was nick name, The Purple Palace. In time the evening of entertainment. involved in politics from the beginning of colour faded to a softer mauve, which was A n d d o n ’ t f o r g e t responsible government in the state, having eventually replaced by the mellow creams Valentine’s Day, as tables helped frame the 1855 Constitution and serv- and browns as seen today. are also filling quickly for ing as Mayor of Adelaide. He unfortunately With its beautiful garden loving- this celebration, so book lived in the house for only one year before his ly restored and maintained, this elegant now by phoning Hung on 8370 2333. death in 1882. house is best appreciated by pausing T h e H o u s e o f Z e n Rees was responsible for many commercial for a few moments on one of the park restaurant is located and private buildings, including the Lobethal benches outside the house, which was at 6 Main Road, Belair Woollen Mills and a number of hotels, the donated by the former Blackwood South opposite the BP service British, Oxford and Newmarket. Many of Neighbourhood Watch. station. the buildings are characterised by ebullient Information from the Australian Experience the colour Italianate facades. Dictionary of Biography and the Local and excitement of Chinese Rees’ work was identified by his careful Heritage Register. Lion Dancing at the Chinese attention to detail, the bold structure of his New Year celebrations chimneys, pronounced hood moulds, decora- a t t h e H o u s e o f Z e n Restaurant in Belair. WHAT’S ON IN BLACKWOOD & DISTRICTS

: To list your event or meeting in free. New stall enquiries to Kerrie on held at Belair Uniting Church Hall, Enjoy friendship of other retirees, guest range of Australian stamps, plus world the ‘What’s On in Blackwood’ section is 0427 410 917. Sheoak Road, Belair at 9.30am. speakers and outings. Prospective stamps and phone cards. Prospective free - simply email the details to : Monthly guest speakers. Visitors wel- members and visitors welcome. members and visitors welcome. Ph Jeff [email protected] BOTTLE COLLECTION - from 10am by come. Inquiries: 8278 1964. Enquiries to Janet on 8272 9768. on 8278 1609. 1 February Belair Scout Group. Collect all glass, soft 13 February 15 February 22 February BLACKWOOD HILLS VIEW CLUB - invites BLACKWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB - meet drink cans & soft drink plastic bottles - AUST. SEWING GUILD (MITCHAM HILLS) BLACKWOOD FLORAL ART CLUB - held at Blackwood Community Ctr, 4 Young from your driveway. Any queries phone - any people interested in sewing women to meet new friends at luncheon at Blackwood Uniting Church at 7.30- meeting at Belair Park Country Club St, at 10am. Guest speakers. Visitors & Lyndal on 0477 110 022. from beginners to advanced are wel- 9.30pm. All welcome. View activities at 10am. Guest speaker is Frances prospective members welcome. Phone come. Held at the Blackwood Uniting of club at: www.blackwoodfloralart. Church (at the roundabout) from 1.30- Bedford MP on Murial Matters (who blogspot.com.au Valerie Mills-Stacy on 8370 2674 for BLACKWOOD YARNAHOLICS - a friendly fought to enfranchise women in UK) and 4pm. Phone Donna on 8374 3172 or 24 February details. group of knitters and crocheters of all new film ‘Suffragettes’. Booking essen- 0413 022 162 for details. ADELAIDE HILLS ZONTA CLUB - meet at 1 February ages who meet at The Artisan Café to tial - lunch cost $27 by 11 February. BLACKWOOD HILLS VIEW CLUB - invites share skills and tips to help each other. 14 February Phone Sue on 8370 2289 for details. Belair Park Country Club for dinner at women to meet new friends at coffee Everyone welcome, contact Amanda on BANGKA DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE - held Supporting disadvantaged through The 7pm. An international women’s service morning at Cafe Primo at 10.30am. 0414 764 776 for details. at SA Women’s Memorial Playing Fields Smith family. club advancing the status of women Phone Sue on 8370 2289 for details. 8 February on Shepherds Hill Rd, St Marys at 16 February worldwide. New members and visitors Supporting disadvantaged children - meet at 10am. Guest speaker Col (Rt’d) Susan FRIENDS OF BLACKWOOD FOREST - Meet in welcome. Phone Doone on 8278 2676 through The Smith family. Blackwood Uniting Church, opp Neuhaus CSC. Phone 8381 2501 for Gamble Cottage, Main Rd, Blackwood for details. 3 February Blackwood roundabout at 10am. We more details. at 7.30pm. If you want to help maintain BLACKWOOD CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - help welcome prospective members and 14 February this Recreation Park, phone Debbie on - enjoy continent- refugees settle in our community. Meet visitors. Phone Joy on 8270 6162. BUSHCARE WORKING BEE - ‘Red Gum 8278 2941 for details. al breakfast followed by Joel and Issac at Blackwood Uniting Church near 8 February Gully Our Patch ‘group meet at Cedar 16 February talking on their 12 month bicycle trek Blackwood roundabout from 7.30pm. CHERRY GARDENS GARDEN CLUB - meets Ave reserve, junction of Miller Tce and FRIENDS OF STURT GORGE - meet at through Europe, Middle East and Asia. New members welcome. Contact Tricia at 7.30pm in Cherry Gardens Uniting Southern Ave from 9.30-11.30am. Day Bellevue Heights Primary School. Gain an insight into their 30,000km jour- on [email protected] Church, Hicks Hill Rd. Each month to learn from each other and care for Phone Bob Grant on 7329 8296 for ney of compassion which challenged their 3 & 17 February a guest speaker and trading table. our bushland. Wear sturdy shoes and meetings and working bees. Visit www. faith, love and acceptance and fear. Cost LIONS CLUB OF BLACKWOOD - from Enquiries to Lyn on 0400 290 521. hat, tools provided. New members fosg.org.au $8 or $5 conc. Held at Blackwood Hills 6.30pm for 7pm start. Prospective mem- 8 February always welcome. Phone 8370 2091 for 17 February Baptist Church from 730-9am. Pay on bers and visitors welcome. Phone John EDEN HILLS COMBINED PROBUS - meet at details. STITCHERS IN THE HILLS - Patchwork and the day & RSVP essential to Michael on Alexandrou on 8278 1230 for details. Blackwood Community Ctr at 4 Young 14 & 28 February quilting group meet at 7.30pm in Meals 0403 656 537 or e: mjhouston7@gmail. 4 February St, Blackwood at 9.30am. Enjoy social- - meets On Wheels premises, Coromandel com by Feb 24. BLACKWOOD MENS PROBUS CLUB - meet ising with other retirees, listening to 1-4pm at Joan’s Pantry, Watahuna Pde, Blackwood. New members at Masonic Lodge, Main Road from guest speakers, plus monthly outings. Avenue, Hawthorndene to share ideas, always welcome. Enquiries to 9.30-11.30am. Visitors and new mem- Prospective members and visitors wel- plant seedlings and tend to commun- 8278 3569. bers welcome. Enquiries to Allen on come. Phone Secretary on 8379 2457 ity garden. New members welcome. 17 February 8278 2096. for details. Enquiries to Deb at email: jpkitchen- B LACKWOOD W INEMAKE RS & 9 & 23 February [email protected] B R E W E RS C LUB - meet at WITTUNGA UNDER THE STARS - held in the A DELAIDE H ILLS T OASTM ASTE RS - 15 February Blackwood Memorial Hall, Wittunga Botanic Garden on Shepherds Affordable public speaking training B LACKWOOD A CTION G ROUP - get 19 Coromandel Pde, from Hill Rd, Eden Hills. Great evening of & practice in a friendly adult group. involved in your community. Meet at 7.30pm. Learn about wine-mak- musical entertainment in the outdoors. Meet from 7.30-9.30pm. Enquiries to Blackwood Railway Station Waiting ing and brewing, do an annual Tickets from MP Sam Duluk office in Annabel Price on 0402 767 535. Room from 7pm. New members always bottling and enjoy social activities. Young Street or Blackwood Pharmacy 11 February welcome. Phone 0404 117 003 or www. New members welcome. Phone in Foodland Shopping Centre. Phone BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - blackwoodactiongroup.org.au for more 8278 6227 for details. 8178 0513 for details. meet in local coffee lounge. For more details. 18 February details phone Jackie on 8278 5761 or 15 February BLACKWOOD PHILATELIC CLUB - BLACKWOOD CRAFT MARKET - from 10am 0431 967 153. B LACKWOOD C O MBINED P ROB US meeting at Blackwood Uniting to 4pm at Blackwood Memorial Hall, 11 February CLUB - meets at 10am in Blackwood Church Hall from 7.30pm. 21 Coromandel Parade. Admission is - Community Ctr, 4 Young St, Blackwood. Displays and sales of a wide 12 - THE BLACKWOOD TIMES - FEBRUARY 2016 www.blackwoodtimes.com.au Creative hub making things happen by Annie Waddington-Feather with her two children. “I love it here,” she or can be used to commemorate a special says. “I love the bush atmosphere, being event,” he said. “WITH a focus on promoting locally made close to nature, the beach and the very wel- “You can have a lot of fun by dressing up work and services, we’re all about ‘mak- coming people.” as a super-hero, get scanned and turn your ing things’ - making things better, making A talented graphic designer, Corina also model into a unique glowing ornament by things happen,” says Corina Kuoni, founder makes interesting paper jewellery, much of using LEDs.” and director of new Blackwood business, which is on display in the gallery. Kuoni Creative is entirely self-funded and Kuoni Creative. While Jake, Kuoni Creative’s in-house the team has put its heart and soul into mak- Located in a former house and office on media director and producer, says Kuoni is a ing it happen off their own backs. Main Road between Edenwood Autos and new approach and way of thinking. “We’re With workshops planned for the future Blackwood Fitness, the premises have been for the makers, the doers, the crafters,” he and rooms available to hire, Corina wants transformed into an innovative creative said. the hub to be a place where people are hub filled with exclusive artistic work and Originally from Mount Gambier, Jake encouraged to be creative, be themselves imaginative creative concepts. has over 25 years’ experience in radio, TV and try something different. Consisting of a retail gallery of local and and film, and has received accolades for his The gallery has an array of artwork avail- South Australian artists, and offering creat- work both locally and internationally. able to purchase, varying from glass, pic- ive services including graphic design, video Jake moved to Glenalta recently and is tures and sculptures to textiles and jew- production and 3D printing, local residents very keen to share his film skills and know- ellery, so drop in and take a look - and while Corina Kuoni and Jake Hodgman, together ledge with local businesses. you’re there check out the 3D printer - you with colleague Sam Deeprose, believe this Those who are after something a bit dif- may catch it in operation. is a very unique creative enterprise. ferent should look at the 3D printer services. To find out more visit www. Originally from Switzerland, Corina was Sam Deeprose, who heads up ‘3-DPO’, kuonicreative.com.au or go to www.face- a structural engineer, but started developing Kuoni’s 3D production office, explained book.com/kuonicreative or follow it on her creative side back in 1993 under the that people can have themselves scanned Twitter @kuonicreative guidance of Australian artist John Rickard. and then the scan can be 3D printed into She came to Australia in the late 1990s, their very own ‘mini-me’, or just about any- Kuoni Creative is located at 212 Main living first in Ballarat and later in Coffs thing else, custom-made by using Kuoni Road, Blackwood (opposite the Harbour, but fell in love with the area when Creative’s 3D scanner. Blackwood Library). You can phone Corina on 0414 978 818 for more details. visiting friends here in 2006. “The models can be used for many things Local artist Ben Makepeace checking out his 3D printed See their advertisement on page 2. Corina now lives in Coromandel Valley - they make great wedding-cake toppers, image with Kuoni Creative’s 3D operator Sam Deeprose Kitchen upgrade attracts diners Thomas Gas by Annie Waddington-Feather “These new facilities will enable us to get Federal Government grant. Blackwood RSL meals on to tables a lot quicker for our custom- board member and past president Frank Blamey “I’M VERY much looking forward to the ers,” added Neville, “and I’d love to see some explained the grant will go towards the much Cylinder L P Gas upgrade which will make everything more new faces in here to enjoy the benefits of our needed new flooring and kitchen appliances. Compare our prices today! efficient in the kitchen,” says Neville Gately, upgrade.” “The Federal grant programme is aimed at Serving the Adelaide Hills head chef of the restaurant at the Blackwood The Gunners restaurant is receiving this maintaining and improving the quality of life for for over 40 years Community RSL. much needed makeover, thanks to a $43,000 veterans and the local community,” he explained. “The Gunners restaurant enables people to have 42 Churinga Rd, ALDGATE good quality meals at reasonable prices. It also Ph 8339 2388 Fax 8370 8199 serves as a social outlet for older veterans.” Families are always welcome and currently the restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm, and lunch on Wednesday to Friday from 12 noon. Diners can also enjoy lunch with the monthly Sunday jazz sessions which are every third Sunday of the month. 2016 Annual General Meeting However, both Neville and Frank would ideal- Blackwood & District War ly love to open the restaurant seven days a week. The bar area will also receive an upgrade soon Memorial Hall Inc. thanks to their brewery suppliers. Frank confirmed new bar and refrigeration equipment will will be held on be installed during February. Tursday 25 February 2016 “During this time the restaurant will be closed. However, alternative arrangements have Studio Room at the Hall been made so the bar will remain open throughout its upgrade!” confirmed Frank. 21 CoromandelParade, Blackwood To find out more, contact Blackwood commencing at 6pm. 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