Introducing Burnside's new Council - City of Burnside - SA.Gov.au

RESIDENTNEWSLETTERSUMMER 2010From left to right: Cr Robert Hasenohr, CrTonyPocock, Cr Mark Osterstock, Cr Anne Monceaux, Cr Grant Piggott, Cr Leni Palk, Mayor DavidParkin, Cr Helga Lemon, Cr Jane Davey, CrGrahamBills,Cr Di Wilkins, Cr Peter Cornish and Cr Michael Capogreco.Introducing Burnside’s newCouncilThirteen fresh faces willrepresent ourcommunity for the next four years,following the recent 2010 LocalGovernment elections.The City of Burnside achieved the thirdhighest voter turnout in metropolitanAdelaide with 10,559 formal votesbeing cast by the community, anincrease over the 2006 election.Come and celebrate Australia Day onWednesday, 26 January 2011 atHazelwood Park.The celebrations include a BBQbrunch, entertainment by the BurnsideYouth Concert Band and a localvocalist, acitizenshipceremony andthe presentation of the 2011 AustraliaDay Awards.The celebrations are agreatway toacknowledge and appreciate ourDavid Parkin was convincingly electedas Mayor by the community, receivingover 41% of all first preference votes.Results for both the Mayoral andCouncillor positions were officiallyfinalised by the Electoral Commissionon Thursday, 18 November 2010.The successful candidates wereofficially swornin as Elected Membersat aspecialceremony in the Councilnation and its achievements, andrecognise individuals and communitygroups who have made outstandingcontributions to our community.The celebrations begin at 9 am andconclude at 10.30 am, on the largelawn area north of the BurnsideSwimming Centre.For more information please contactthe Burnside Council on 8366 4200 orvisit www.burnside.sa.gov.au.Chambers on Tuesday, 23 November2010 in front of their family, friends,Council staff and community members.More information about your newMayor and Council can be found onpages 5 - 8.Come celebrateAustralia Day in 2011

New shade over Tusmore Park wading poolWith the warmer weather now herechildren have been making asplashunder the new shade sail in thewading pool at Tusmore Park.The shade sail, which is sympatheticto the natural environment of the area,offers effective and maximum sunprotection to users.Completed in November 2010, the$70,000 sail is part of Council’s OpenSpace Upgrade Program. Additionalupgrades to the park’s playspace,toilets and creekline have also beenundertaken over the past five years.Tusmore Park is one of the City’s mostpopular reserves. It features tenniscourts, a playspace, toilets withwheelchair access, a creek, largegreen lawn areas, mature indigenousand exotic trees, and the wading pool.For more information aboutthe shadesail or Council’s OpenSpace UpgradeProgram, please call John Draper,Acting Manager, Open Space andRecreation on 8366 4254.Hard waste collectionThe City of Burnside is conducting itsannual collectionof hard wastefromresidential properties in late January tomid March 2011.All residential properties will receive abrochure in 2011 outlining when wastein your suburb will be collected. Pleaseread the brochure carefully beforeputting out your hard waste to ensure itis acceptable for collection.The total amount of waste for eachhousehold cannot exceed two cubicmetres (approximately atrailerload).Most types of hard waste will becollected, provided two people can lift it.General building and landscapingwaste and materials (bricks, pavers,concrete, dirt, pallets, and greenwaste), and hazardous wastesuchasliquid wastes (includingpaint)and gasbottles will not be accepted.Acceptable hard waste includesfurniture, small items of scrap metaland steel, hot water systems (no tallerthan two metres) and unbroken glass.The South Australian EnvironmentProtection Act 1993 and its newEnvironment Protection (Waste toResources) Policy 2010 bans TVs andcomputer monitors being dumped inlandfill from 1 September 2012.For more information please callCouncil on 8366 4119.Which isthebest binsystem forBurnside? Have yoursay!There is increasing pressure from State and Federal Government to divert morehousehold solid waste from landfill. In order to maintain a leading position inenvironmental performance and meet new waste diversion targets set by the SAWaste Strategy for 2010 - 2015, the City of Burnside must work with its community toreview the current kerbside collection system.Council has commenced community consultation on the kerbside waste managementand recycling systems currently used. Abrochurehas been developed to provideinformation on the benefits and challenges of two different waste managementsystems, which is available on Council’s website.There are four ways residents can provide their feedback to Council about thisimportant issue. They are:1. Be a member of the Online Community Panel to receive the survey;2. Undertake the survey via a link on Council's website www.burnside.sa.gov.au;3. Request a copy to be posted to you (for residents without internet access); and4. Provide written comments via post or email.A statistically valid (randomparticipation) telephone survey, isalsobeing conductedby an external market researcher on behalf of Council. Consultation concludes 5 pmFriday, 24December2010. Everyone who participates will go into adrawto winBurnside Village Shopping Centre vouchers.If you require more information or a copy of either the survey or the brochure, pleasevisit Council’s website or call 8366 4119.2

SUMMER 2010Be bushfire readythis summerBushfire prevention and awareness is a year round responsibilityfor everyone. With the summer season presentit's imperativeto be aware, vigilant and prepared.While the majority of the City of Burnside area has no directbushfire risk, the eastern extremesin the hills face zone areconsidered at risk.Known as the Burnside Bushfire Area, the section extendsalong the foothills of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges, whichinclude the suburbs of Skye, Auldana, Mount Osmond andparts of Magill and Glen Osmond.The combination of the Adelaide climate, extensive naturalreserves and difficult terrain in the hills face areas increasesthe possibility of fire in these areas of Burnside.Every year the Adelaide Hills experience a number of summerdays with occasionally strong dry northerly winds and lowhumidity that create conditions for extreme bushfire risk.The City of Burnside is committed toreducingthe risk andimpact of bushfires by undertaking a range of preventionmeasures such as effective land management and enforcement.In the lead up to the bushfire season, Council undertook anumber of bushfire prevention strategies such as grass slashingand the removal of woody weeds and pest plants on Councilreserves.Council also served approximately 200 notices to slash standinggrass on private allotmentsby15November2010. Ownerswho failed to comply were issued with afineplus the cost ofslashing the land by Council contractors.Knowing your daily fire risk is also important. To find this outvisit www.cfs.sa.gov.au, check local weather reports or contactthe Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.Bushfire prevention is ayearround responsibility. Bepreparedandplan.For further information please contact Council's FirePrevention Officer on 8366 4239. Bushfire survival plans arealso available at the Burnside Civic Centre.Preparing your property in case of fireIf you live in the Burnside bushfire area, you can help ensureyour home is bushfire ready by undertaking variousmeasures such as:•Removingdead branches, leavesand undergrowth fromyour home;•Pruningtree limbs less than two metres above ground andbranches overhanging the home;•Cuttinglong grass within 20 metres of the home;•Removingbark, heavy mulch, wood piles and any otherflammable materials close to the home and sheds;•Havingasprinklersystemtowetdownthevegetationandreduce the impact of radiant heat;•Havinghoses that are long enough to reach around thehome; and•Ensuringtrees and shrubs are spaced so there is not acontinuous canopy.For a comprehensive list and further information please visitwww.burnside.sa.gov.au or www.cfs.sa.gov.au3

BurnsideSwimmingCentreLifeguard Sean Skitteral pictured at the Burnside Swimming Centre.2010 SA Lifeguard of the YearThere's every reason to feel safeswimming at the Burnside SwimmingCentre, with the pool's lifeguard, SeanSkitteral, receiving the 2010 SouthAustralian Royal Life Saving Society'sLifeguard of the Year award.Sean, who has been at the BurnsideSwimming Centre for 25 years, wasrecognised forhis professional skills,and outstanding contribution totraining, dedication and continuousfocus on workplace safety.The award was presented at the 2010Recreation SA Annual AquaticConference at the Glenelg SurfLifesaving Clubin August 2010.Sean started at the BurnsideSwimming Centre in December 1985as a casual lifeguard, whichprogressed into a fulltimepositionandthen asupervisoryrole. Hehasalsobeen on the City of Burnside's OHS&WCommittee for the past 12 years as theSwimming Centre's representative.Have your say on youth issuesBurnside Youth is now recruiting foryouth volunteers to sit on the BurnsideYouth Strategy Team (BYST).If you are aged between 16 -25,live,work, study or play in Burnside then weneed your help in shaping your localcommunity for young people.We require young people that can giveus ayouthperspective on new youthinitiatives, recreation space, transport,skate park, music and the arts, events,volunteering, and the Burnside Library.If you would like to get involvedor require further information pleasecontact Council’s Youth DevelopmentOfficer on 8366 4109 oranatale@burnside.sa.gov.au.Located in Hazelwood Park, theBurnside Swimming Centre has a50 metre pool and two shadedchildren's pools, (all heated to acomfortable 27 degrees), BBQ andpicnic area, playground, spa andsteam room, lawn areas, lockersand akiosk.If you would like to be a betterswimmer or teach your children howto swim, the Centre also offers anumber of swimming classes thatcater for all levels of ability.Admission fees for the 2010/11season are $5.80 for adults, and$4.80 for children and concession.Family passes (4 people) are $17.Children under 4arefree. Seasonand multi-visit passes are alsoavailable for purchase.Normal operating times are:Monday to Friday -6pmuntil8pmSaturday -7amuntil7pmSunday -8amuntil6pmPublic Holidays -8amuntil7pmIf the temperature is over 32 degreesat 5 pm, the Centre will remain openan extra hour longer than scheduled.To find out more about the BurnsideSwimming Centre call 8366 4290 orvisit www.burnside.sa.gov.au.Pool safetyThe Burnside Swimming Centre iscommitted to providing a safe aquaticsenvironment toallusers.Together with other local and nationalswimming centres, Burnside isparticipating in the Watch AroundWater Program.The Watch Around Water Programraises awareness of the importance ofparental supervision of children while atpublic swimming pool facilities. Theprogram is currently being run in over150 swimming centres in Australia.4

Introducing Mayor David ParkinMayor David Parkintel: 0401 483 481dparkin@burnside.sa.gov.auIt is with pride that I have become the 24th Mayor of the City ofBurnside. IneverdreamedthatIwouldonedaybeelectedMayor.Itisagreathonour.IamaBurnsideboy.IearnedmyLeaping-WolfandQueen-Scoutbadgeswith the Kensington Gardens Cubs and Scouts. Iattendedschool inBurnside. Over the years I have played football, cricket andtennis for Burnside sporting clubs. The schooling of each of my childrenhas been in Burnside. As I have come and gone from Adelaide during myprofessional career Ilivedin Beaumont, Linden Park, Toorak Gardens,Magill, Glenunga and now Rose Park. Burnside is my home and Iplacehigh value on the comforting ambience it provides.Ihavethree children and five young grandchildren, and Ilivewith mywife and nine year old son William in Rose Park.Ihaveabackgroundin managing and directing large and complexorganisations, and have sat on the board of a number of publiccompanies and community organisations. On alocallevel, Ihavebeenactively involved on the committees of the Kensington Gardens Bowlingand Tennis Club, Pembroke School and the Kensington Leisure Centre.Four months ago, nothing was further from my mind than running forMayor. I then had reason to attend a meeting of Council. I was concernedby the behaviour and antics that I observed. I believed Burnside deservedbetter representation. Iwasaware elections were pending. Over time Iresolved to put up my hand to provide better for Burnside.Iwishto pay tribute to my predecessor, WendyGreiner. Herrecord asBurnside's longest serving Mayor warrants respect and recognition. Shecan look back with satisfaction on her achievements. I thank her on behalfof the Burnside community. I sympathised with her as I observed her efforts to cope with the disrespect shown in the chamber forthis Council and its processes.Ihavemet several members of the previous Council. Iunderstandthe problems they faced in continuing to represent theircommunity in adeterioratingrepresentational environment. From personal experience Iknowthat often your best achievementsand your hardest work goes unrecognised because they are masked by circumstances beyond your control. The Council Chamberearlier this year was not a pleasant environment. I thank former Councillors for soldiering on under these circumstances. The recentelection is judgement of the former Council as a whole, but not judgement of several hardworking and conscientious people within it.In both the Mayoral vote and the Ward vote, the judgement is conclusive; unambiguous. The Burnside community has rejected aCouncil forum riven by factions and undermined by tactics. The community wants aCouncilof thirteen independent peopleprepared to undertake the affairs of Council in adignifiedand respectful manner. ItwantsaCouncilin which the community hasconfidence and can take pride.IfeltforthestaffoftheCityofBurnside.Itwouldhavebeendifficulttoworkproductivelywithinthepinchersofopposingfactions.It is difficult to maintain morale and pride when the institution for which you work is held in low esteem. Ilookforward to workingwith staff, while recognising the importance of maintaining the distinction between staff and Elected Members. It is a distinction withwhich I am familiar from both sides in the corporate world. Together, this Council will restore their pride in their workplace.Local Government is the primary interface between the citizen and government. We have been elected to sit in judgement onthe tensions that exist between development and conservation; between private rights and public rights; between growth andvalued familiarity. Ideologyand inflexibility will be aliabilityin assessing theissues we will be asked to address. Decisions wemake will inevitably disappoint one interest group and placate another.Ipledgeto preside over this forum with dignity and good humour. Intheearly days, laugh with me when Imakeerrors ofprotocol. Iwillbe aquicklearner. I will not make errors of partiality orprinciple.Ilookforward to working with the Elected Members over the next four years. Let our over-riding mission be to treat each otherand this institution with respect. Our mission will have been achieved when are told by those who judge us that dignity and pridein the City of Burnside has been restored, both as aCounciland as aworkplace.5

The 2010-2014 Ward CouncillorsBeaumont WardBurnside WardMark Osterstocktel: 0407 619 282mosterstock@burnside.sa.gov.auAnne Monceauxtel: 0400 717 702amonceaux@burnside.sa.gov.auGraham Billstel: 0434 833 297gbills@burnside.sa.gov.auMichael Capogrecotel: 0414 332 391mcapogreco@burnside.sa.gov.auItakethisopportunitytosincerely thank the people ofBeaumont Ward for electingme to represent them onCouncil for the next four years.I, like you, am under noillusions that the task aheadwill be a difficultone, aswe, together, make genuineefforts to rebuild our City'simage. Iamconfidentthatthis can be done throughhard work, mutual understandingand consensus.As your local representative, Iam committed to workingtowards achieving this. Myfocus in 2011 will be toadvocate strongly on behalfof local residents and our Cityas a whole.Living locally at Linden Parkwith my wife Claire, who isthe owner of a local smallbusiness, and 3 daughters, Iam passionate about our localarea, and our City, and I lookforward to the challengesahead.As this year draws to a close,on behalf of myself and myfamily, I wish you a MerryChristmas and a safe andhappy New Year.IhavelivedinBurnsidemyentire life, first at KensingtonPark and for the last 27 yearsat Mount Osmond.Iappreciateandsupportthework Council has done inrecent years in the MountOsmond area, buildingwalking tracks, removing pestplants and planting natives.My husband and I enjoywalks in the Adelaide Hills.We are concerned about therisk of bushfires in theBurnside area.Iamalsoconcernedaboutbuilding development that isout of character with thelocation, and the proposedreduction in StateGovernment funding forlibraries. I am keen to findadditional uses for theChelsea Cinema and secureits future.As a teacher I have workedwith families all my careerand I would like to providemore for young people.IamsupportiveoftheexistingBurnside services for theaged, from whom my familyhas received help in the past.Firstly I wouldlike to thankthe people who had the faithand confidence to vote forme to be able to representyou for the next four years.My life commenced and hasevolved around the Burnsidearea to which I returned aftercompleting 15 years as acountry Police Officer, rangingfrom far north to far south,regional and as the Officer inCharge of Meningie PoliceStation.Iservedtheremaining17years in and around Adelaideand retired as the Officer inCharge of Norwood PoliceStation. I ran for Council in2000 and served until 2006,and then ran my ownresidential painting businesswhich I still do.IlivewithmywifeTesslynandchildren and I support localheritage places, propercompliant development, andkeeping debt under control.Ilookforwardtobalanceddebate, sensible andrespectful decision makingand respect and assistancefor trees, controlled growth,traffic management and openspaces.Iwouldliketothanktheresidents of Burnside Wardfor entrusting me with yourvoice for the next four yearsand for giving me theopportunity to restore yourfaith in our City.Ilookforwardtoputtinganend to the appalling behaviourthat has tarnished theCouncil's reputation and willwork tirelessly on your behalfalongside Council's fresh, newgroup of independent anduntarnished Elected Memberswho are free of any dominantconstraints.As your representative I willalways be approachable andIamcommittedtobeingavailable for consultation ongroup or individual concerns.Iwilllookatallproposalsputforward to me without bias orfavouritism and will make mydecisions based on the meritsof each individual proposal,along with resident support forthe betterment of the whole ofthe Burnside community.Once again, I thank you foryour support and trust in me.Over the next four years I willdo whatever is necessary toachieve my vision, which isfor a greener, cleaner andmore progressive Burnside.6

Eastwood &Glenunga WardKensingtonGardens &Magill WardHelga Lemontel: 0412 109 290hlemon@burnside.sa.gov.auDi Wilkinstel: 0417 824 058dwilkins@burnside.sa.gov.auTony Pococktel: 84318243tpocock@burnside.sa.gov.auGrant Piggotttel: 0407 158 772gpiggott@burnside.sa.gov.auI'm a long term resident ofBurnside having lived inGlenunga for most of my life.IlivewithmypartnerSteveand stepdaughter Samantha,who has just completed Year12 at Glenunga InternationalHigh School.For the past five years I haveworked with the communityengagement team for SouthAustralia's Strategic Plan. In2006, and again this year, wetravelled across the statetalking to people about whatsort of place they want SouthAustralia to be in 2020. Itbecame very clear to me thatpeople all over the state, fromavarietyofbackgrounds,want pretty much the samethings for themselves andtheir families.Astrongcommunityisbuiltatthe local level and providesthe framework for families tolive, learn, work and play in asafe and stable environment.Local Government has amajor role in building andmaintaining strong communitiesand Ilookforward tobeing part of arefreshedandrenewed Burnside Council.When people of goodwillcome together everything ispossible.Ihavecontributedtothelocalcommunity of Burnside as aconcerned and energetic localCouncillor in the Council of2003 - 2006. I’m committed toadvocating for all residents inour historic conservationareas, preserving the integrityof our garden suburbs andencouraging sustainabledevelopment, whilstpreserving our built andcultural heritage in our City.Iamapersonwith integrity,skill and leadership; anenergetic contributor andvolunteer in many localcommunity organisations;Eastwood CommunityCentre and Sensory Garden,Australian Garden History,National Trust, Rotary Clubof Adelaide, Friends of theBotanic Gardens of Adelaideand Carrick Hill.My career as a mother,secondary teacher, electorateadvisor, administrationmanager and currently asStepUP Loan ProgramCoordinator in communityservices at Uniting CareWesley Adelaide, hasequipped me with a widerange of skills, expertiseand life experiences to listenand act for all residents inthe City of Burnside.When hearing of my BurnsideCouncil nomination manyexclaimed “why on earthwould you want to stand withall the reported problems?”The simple answerwas that Ihoped to restore respect inour City, andIamsurethatour new Council can achievethat.My wife Jo and I would like tothank all that took the time outto vote not only in my ward,but in all the wards.For those that supported me, Iwould like to make a verypublic thank you. I lookforward to serving you all tothe best of my ability.Awisemanoncesaid“ifaman’s best friend is his dog,then the dog has a realproblem”.Jo and I don’t have a dog, justfriends, and through workingwith the new Council I amsure I will make and meetmany new ones.Thank you all once again.Iamdelightedtohavebeenelected as part of a newCouncil working for the benefitof the City of Burnside.Ilivein Magill with my wife,Alexandra (HeadofHumanities at PembrokeSchool) and our threechildren, Bronwyn, Michaeland Timothy. We havelivedin the Burnside area since1995 when we returned fromthe United Kingdom.My work is as the GeneralManager of the AdelaideEvent and Exhibition Centre -the events business of theRoyal Agricultural andHorticultural Society at theAdelaide Showgrounds.Iamresponsibleforthe150+events which use the facilityeach year, in addition tocommercial elements of theRoyal Adelaide Show.Ihaveenjoyedalongassociation with MagillPrimary School which is aboutto end with Tim's graduation,including seven years on theGoverning Council, three asChairperson.7

KensingtonPark WardRose Park &Toorak GardensWardJane Daveytel: 8332 8053jdavey@burnside.sa.gov.auLeni Palktel: 0402 039 020lpalk@burnside.sa.gov.auRobert Hasenohrrhasenohr@burnside.sa.gov.auPeter Cornishtel: 0417 871 155pcornish@burnside.sa.gov.auIamdelightedtobeelectedto Council to represent thepeople of Kensington ParkWard and the diverseBurnside community.Iamkeento ensure thestrong financial position ofCouncil, support preservationof the historic character ofthe City and am committedto the maintenance ofBurnside's assets -bothbuilteg the Chelsea Cinema andnatural eg open spaces,parks and trees.Iamdeterminedto preserveour green, leafy streetscapeswith well planned developmentand will strive to ensureCouncil makes decisionsreflecting good governanceand community expectations,in consultation with thecommunity.Iamcommittedtoworktoenhance the wellbeing of ourcommunity and to maintainand improve resident focusedprogrammes for all.IunderstandtheneedforCouncil to return to stabilityand collaborative decisionmaking and will work in partnershipwith my fellow ElectedMembers and the administrationto achieve this outcome.IwasaCouncilloronBurnsideCouncil from 2000 - 2003.During that time, I played anactive part in all Councildecisions, including chairing aCommittee concerned withstrategic planning.My qualifications areLL.B(Hons) and LL.M(Comm).Ihavealsoundertakenfinancial studies and haveconsiderable corporate andlegal experience.IservedontheMedicalBoardof South Australia as thenominee of the Minister forHealth and currently serve onthe Legal PractitionersConduct Board as thenominee of the Attorney-General. I was appointed tothe Board of Savings & LoansCredit Union (SA) Ltd in 2004.Iamasolicitorinprivatepractice and routinely dealwith Local Governmentmatters. I drew upon myprofessional training quiteextensively during myprevious term on Council.Ibelievethatmyqualificationsand professional training andexperience will add a usefuldimension to the deliberationsand decisions of Council.As a local resident I havelived my life in Rose Park.Iwasschooledatthelocalprimary, then Pulteney, UniSA(or back then SACAE) andthen UNSW for my post-grad.IhavelivedinRoseParkforthe past 40 years within itstimeless heritage beauty.Ihaveseentheareachangefrom a suburb regarded astoo close to the City into onethat is as desired as any.For some years now I havenoted that the very heritageelements that make oursuburb great have beenslated to be redeveloped.However, theseirreplaceableheritage assetsneed tobe professionally andmeticulously maintained andIamhereto see that thishappens now without anyfurther delays.Residents choose the areabecause of its establishedold world values, heritageassets and quiet retiringlifestyles and have nowdemanded that it be protectedfrom redevelopment.Iamhumbledyet excitedto be elected, and thankeveryone for voting in theCouncil elections.Iamcurrentlyemployed inthe Sport and Recreationindustry, and have been avolunteer as part of theCouncil’s Youth AdvisoryCommittee since 2001.In 2008 Iwasawarded theBurnside Citizen of the Yearfor my commitment to thecommunity through myvarious volunteering roles.My election campaignwas‘Bring Burnside Back toBasics; Roads, Rates,Rubbish and Recreation’.Iamunderno illusion that asElected Councillors, we haveatoughand possibly longroad ahead, of not onlyrepairing the image of ourgreat City, butimproving ourcommunity infrastructure andensuring we do sothoughtfully and responsibly.Ilookforward to working witheach of them and you inrealising this goal.8

SUMMER 2010Senior’sExpo abigsuccessOver 250people attended the City ofBurnside's inaugural Senior's Expoheld in September 2010 at theBurnside Ballroom.Opened by Australia's Ambassadorfor Ageing, Noeline Brown, the eventprovided the opportunity for people toaccess the latest information on thesupport, services and activities thatare available for senior residentsliving in the eastern suburbs.More than 24 organisations attendedthe event including the City ofBurnside Aged Care Services,Southern Cross Care, SeniorsInformation Service, Domiciliary CareSA, SA Ambulance Service, St JohnCommunity Care, Australian RedCross, ACH Group, Alzheimer'sAustralia SA, St Louis CommunityCare, Aged Rights Advocacy Service,Carers Support, and Centrelink."It was great to see visitors speakingwith service providers and engagingwith other members of the community.Left to right: Chris Allan, City of Burnside, Paul Deb Acting CEO, City of Burnside, Noeline BrownAmbassador for Ageing, Nigel Morris, City of Burnside.The Senior's Expo is part of BurnsideCouncil's commitment to sustainingand improving the health, happinessand life fulfilment of seniors bymaximising their opportunities," saidPaul Deb, City of Burnside's ActingCEO.Guests also enjoyed afreesausagesizzle cooked by members of theEastern Region Men's Shed Program.The City of Burnside provides arangeof services and activities for olderBurnside residents throughout theyear including free monthly communityinformation sessions.Please see the ‘events page’ onpage 11 for upcoming informationsessions in 2011.Games galore at the Toy Library’s15thbirthdayFace painting was one of the many funactivities enjoyed at the birthday celebration.Children and theirfamilies had aballsharing in adayfull of fun, laughter,and games at the Burnside ToyLibrary’s 15th Birthday celebrations on30 October 2010.Fritz the Clown had everyonemesmerised with his magic acts,funny antics and skills attwistingandtwirling balloons intoanimals.Face painters turned children intoglittery fairies and butterflies, scarymonsters and roaring tigers.Miss Polly also attended thecelebrations entertaining everyonewith storytime, puppets and craft.Members from the Burnside LionsClub cooked a delicious barbequelunch and the Icecream Kingprovided coffee and icecream toeveryone that attended.The Toy Library has approximately4,000 resources available forborrowing including games, puzzles,and play equipment.The Toy Library is located atL'Estrange Street in Glenunga and isopen Tuesdays 3 pm – 6 pm,Wednesdays 9 am – 1 pm, andThursdays 3pm–6pm.To become a member at the ToyLibrary or for further informationplease call the Burnside Toy Libraryon 8338 4131.9

Watching ourwaste and water usageEver wondered what happens to yourrubbish, recycling and green wasteonce the truck picks it up, or what’sunique about Adelaide's water issues?Burnside residents explored theseissues and had their questionsanswered in tours conducted byCouncil in October and November aspart of Council’s CommunityEnvironment Awareness Program.The free tours, ‘Beyond theKerbside’and ‘Water Management’, werecoordinated and funded through theCity of Burnside's CommunityEnvironment Awareness Program andlead by volunteer guides and experts.The rubbish tour, conducted duringNational Recycling Week, providedresidents with a first hand, behindthe scenes experience on wastemanagement. It explored theprocessing of rubbish, recyclables andgreen waste as well as electronic andbuilding waste, with visits to VISYRecycling, Integrated Waste Services,Resource Co, Jeffries, E-CycleRecovery and CRT Recycling.The water management tour, conductedduring National Water Week, includedfinding out about what makesAdelaide's watershed unique, meeting scientists, understanding the social and economic influences that have shaped ourenvironment, and seeing sustainability in action. Four different tours were held and included stops to Mount Lofty Summit, CoxCreek, Summertown, Clayton, Glenside, Lockleys, Gillman, Linden Park, and Lochiel Park.The fun and interactive tours provided the community with the opportunity to learn about local environmental issues and find outabout how they can help make apositivedifferenceto our environment. Council will conduct morecommunity tours in 2011.Helping design safer communitiesThe City of Burnside is generally asafearea with alowlevel of crime, however Council acknowledges the need forresidents, workers and visitors of the City to continue to feel safe and secure. To achieve this Council collaborates with anumber of local networks and Councils, and participates in programs which aim to enhance community safety,reducecrime, and deter criminal activity.Akeyfocus of the program is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), which recognises the need tostrategically design and manage public and private space in ways that discourage criminal activity and increase communitysafety. Several fact sheets which outline some of the key CPTED principles and strategies have been created. Included in thefact sheets are environmental design information on fencing, private dwellings, business and retail premises, vehicle security,and on-street parking. These fact sheets are available on Council’s website.Council ensures thatthese principles areconsidered when upgrading communityparks, reserves andlocal infrastructure.The City of Burnside also works in collaboration with the local Eastern Watch SA groups (formerly Neighbourhood Watch)through annualfinancial contributions as part of the Community Grants Program, support and promotion of their initiativesand events, and by participating as a memberin the Burnside Community Services Group.For contact details of your local Neighbourhood Watch groups, or to access the CPTED Local Government Guidelines factsheets and see how you can help reduce crime and prevent crime in your community, please visit www.burnside.sa.gov.au10

SUMMER 2010Upcoming events and activitiesJANUARYHealth Information SessionBurnside Community Centre Hall11 January 9.30 am -noonCost: Gold coin donationBookings: Home Assist 8366 4227Ahealthseminarpresentedbyleadingorganisations covering topics such asdiabetes, oral health, high bloodpressure and cholesterol.Double TakePepper Street Arts Centre21 January -12FebruaryCost: FreeContact: Pepper Street 8364 6154An exhibition of'Secrets'byJaneBlacket and 'Anthropocentric' byMandy Chalmer exploring themes ofbody, imageand beauty.Australia Day CelebrationsHazelwood Park26 January, 9am-10.30amCost: FreeContact: Council 8366 4200Celebrate Australia Day with familyand friends.ATributetoRobertBurnsBurnside Library29 January, 11am-3pmCost: FreeContact: Burnside Library 8366 4280Adayof poetry, singing,bagpipes,highland dancing,and traditionalceremonies. Presented by BurnsideLibrary and Scottish Association of SA.FEBRUARYAre you Safe and Secure?Burnside Community Centre Hall8February,10am-noonCost: Gold coin donationBookings: Home Assist 8366 4227Home safety and security checks; areyou safe and secure? Presented bySA Police.Chinese Cultural DayBurnside Library12 February, 11am-3pmCost: FreeContact: Burnside Library 8366 4280Music, tea ceremony, traditionalliondancing, and much more.Family Time FunPayneham Library16 February, 7pm-9pmCost: FreeBookings: Childcare Links 8366 4133An interactive session for parents,aimed at enriching the wellbeing offamilies through play.Wildlife ExhibitionPepper Street Arts Centre20 February -18MarchCost: FreeContact: Pepper Street 8364 6154An exhibition of mixed media showingthe beauty of flora and fauna.Duo OrfeoBurnside Library20, 27 February, and6Marchfrom2.30 pm -3.30pmCost: general $20, concession $15Bookings: FringeTix 1300 374 643Acoustic guitarand flute FringeFestival performance.MARCHParenting Information SessionBurnside Ballroom2March,7pm-9pmCost: FreeBookings: Childcare Links 8366 4133John Joseph presents ‘parenting withthe brain in mind’.Life Without DrivingBurnside Community Centre Hall8March,10 am -noonCost: Gold coin donationBookings: Home Assist 8366 4227Presented by SA Police, BurnsideCommunity Care Team, and theIndependent Living Centre.St Patricks DayBurnside Library17 March, 6.30 pm -8.30pmCost: $6 includes wine and supperBookings: Burnside Library 8366 4280Featuring two Irish bands andhumorouspoet Jill Wherry.Building a Better Business ProgramBurnside LibrarySession 1: 24 March, 5.30 pm -7pmCost: $99 for six week programBookings: Library 8366 4280Five informative and valuable sessionsto help you improve your businesswhether you be ateamleader, manageror owner.Marden Senior CollegeTextilesExhibitionPepper Street Arts Centre25 March -19AprilCost: FreeContact: Pepper Street 8364 6154Ashowcasingof works from MardenSenior College students, graduates ofCert IV Textiles.REGULAR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESFrench CaféBurnside LibraryFortnightly, Thursdays, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmCost: FreeContact: Burnside Library 8366 4280Social group including outings, guestspeakers and French conversation.Playgroup 0-2yearsBurnside Community CentreTuesdays, 10.30 am -noonCost: Gold coin donationContact: Childcare Links 8366 4133An informal and fun session whereparents, carers, babies and childrencome together in arelaxedand friendlyenvironment.11

SUMMER 2 010Holiday season operatinghoursDatesCouncil officesandcommunity servicesLibraryPoolFriday 24 December8.30 am -3pm9.30 am -3pm6am-6pmSaturday 25 DecemberClosedClosedClosedSunday 26 DecemberClosed2pm-5pm8am-6pmMonday 27 DecemberClosedClosed8am-6pmTuesday 28 DecemberClosedClosed8am-6pmWednesday 29 December8.30 am -5pm9.30 am -6pm6am-8pmThursday 30December8.30 am -5pm9.30 am -9pm6am-8amFriday 31 December8.30 am -5pm9.30 am -6pm6am-6pmSaturday 1JanuaryClosedClosed8am-6pmSunday 2JanuaryClosed2pm-5pm8am-6pmMonday 3JanuaryClosedClosed8am-6pmTuesday 4JanuaryonwardsNormal hoursNormal hoursNormal hoursBurnside Swimming CentreApart from Saturday, 25 December 2010 the Burnside Swimming Centre will beopen every day throughout theholiday period. With the exception of ChristmasEve and New Year's Eve, if the temperature is over 32 degrees at 5pm,thepool will remain open for an additional hour after normal closing time.Pepper Street Arts CentreThe Arts Centre will be closing at 5 pm on Thursday, 23 December 2010 andreopen at noon on Tuesday, 18 January 2011. A summer workshop programcommences Tuesday, 11 January 2011. Please see Council’s website for details.Toy LibraryThe Toy Librarywill close on Thursday, 16December2010at 6pmandreopenon Tuesday, 4January2011 at3pm.Waste CollectionWaste collection over the holiday period continues as normal, including pickupswhich are scheduled on public holidays.After Hours ServiceAtelephoneoperator will continue to be available to take your service requests24 hours aday.Ifyourequire any further information, please call 8366 4200.The City of Burnside401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore 5065Phone: 8366 4200 Fax: 8366 4299www.burnside.sa.gov.auThe Burnside FocusThis newsletter is written anddesigned by Council staff andproduced four times ayear.Foranysuggestions on how to improve anyCouncil communication, please callChris Marks, Manager CommunityRelations on 8366 4229 or emailcmarks@burnside.sa.gov.auThe Elected Members and Staff at the Cityof Burnside would like to wish you aMerry Christmas and a happy New Year.12