North is Up Autumn 2012 - City of Playford - SA.Gov.au

Australia Day
award
winners
The City of Playford’s
Australia Day celebrations
included its annual
Australia Day Awards in
recognition of those that
have made an outstanding
contribution to the
community. The winners
of six categories were
announced at a ceremony
in Fremont Park.
The awards were presented
by City of Playford Mayor
Glenn Docherty and Australia Day
Ambassador Mrs Mandy Macky
AO. The 2012 City of Playford
Citizen of the Year Award went
to Dennis Ryan, a long-serving
former City of Playford Councillor.
Dennis has actively contributed
to the community through his
involvement with the Elizabeth
Grove Neighbourhood Watch
scheme, the Playford Meals on
Wheels Committee and as a
volunteer member of the City Of
Playford graffiti team. He is also
a Justice of the Peace, a board
member of St Augustine’s Church
and a Life Member of Central
Districts Football Club.
The Older Citizen of the Year
Award went to Sheila Kennedy Hall
AM for her tireless work spanning
almost 50 years in the areas of
counselling, health and welfare
in the City. Sheila continues to
be involved in local community
projects with voluntary work
through the Playford Rotary Club.
Two inspirational role models
shared the Young Citizen of the
Year award. Beau Brug was
recognised for his efforts in
numerous fundraising activities
and his contribution to the Playford
Youth Advisory Committee, the
Australian Youth Climate Council
and the South Australian Youth
Parliament.
As a Cadet Sergeant with the
Playford division of St John’s
Ambulance Lloyd Dohnt has
contributed over 100 hours duty at
events in the community over the
last two years and his dedication
extends to mentoring new
members and assisting with the
training of junior members.
The Community Group of the Year
honours went to the Andrews
Farm Junior Soccer Club. Starting
out with less than 16 players in
2009 the club now boasts 150
players and as well as promoting
a healthy home and school life,
club members also undertake
light gardening duties for elderly
members of the community.
The Soccer Club had further
reason to celebrate with Tony
O’Reilly, Club President, being
awarded the Sports Club Member
of the Year. Tony also contributes
to the club as a coach, referee
and committee member working
towards promoting and building the
club further.
The Elizabeth Riders Committee
- City of Playford/Anglicare SA
were the worthy winners of the
Community Project/Event of the
Year Award for their annual SLAM
Youth Week Skate competition
which saw some 750 young people
in attendance.
The Civic Events Committee
applauds all winners and nominees
for the awards with Mayor Glenn
Docherty, a member of the Awards
judging panel, commenting that
it was inspiring to see the impact
that community-minded individuals
have made on our community.
The City of Playford wishes to thank all
sponsors, volunteers, service groups and
staff who contributed to the success of
the day.
Pictured clockwise from top left: City of Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty with Dennis
Ryan, Tony O’Reilly, Andrews Farms Junior Soccer Club members, Elizabeth Riders Club
members, Lloyd Dohnt, Beau Brug and Sheila Kennedy Hall.
Anzac Day
City of Playford remembers the Fallen on
Anzac Day, Wednesday 25 April, with
a dawn service commencing at 6am at the
Cross of Remembrance Memorial, Smithfield
Gardens, Anderson Walk, Smithfield.
Individuals and organisations are welcome to lay a wreath at
the service.
For more information please contact Suzanne McHale on
8256 0164 or smchale@playford.sa.gov.au.
Giving the
city a short
back and
sides
Perhaps it’s a bit like having a
regular hair cut to look nice and
tidy, but there’s no doubt that giving
Playford’s street verges a regular
mow makes a big difference to the
way everyone appreciates our city.
That’s made clear by Playford
Council’s customer satisfaction
research, which consistently
shows that the appearance of the
city is of great importance to its
residents.
As a result, one of the key priorities
of the 2011/12 Council Plan is to
continue to improve the appearance
of the city and funds have been
allocated for increased road and
footpath maintenance and additional
verge mowing, as well as for
graffiti removal and litter prevention
programs.
Playford’s urban verges will be cut
an additional two times per year,
taking it to at least five cuts in total.
“We’ve already made a difference
to the look of the city,” says
Greg Wegund, Team Manager
Open Space. His team has been
expanded with a new crew and plant
equipment to be received within the
coming months for implementation
of the new mowing program.
“The guys are keen and
enthusiastic, really motivated to
improve the look of the city,” Greg
says. “Having a whole extra crew
will definitely make a difference.”
Residents can also make a
difference by upgrading their
verge area, including planting new
vegetation – but before doing so
they must seek Council approval.
The verge area might look simple
enough but there are things like
water, sewer and gas mains,
underground cables and drainage to
consider.
Verge landscaping application
forms are available from Council,
along with guidelines that include
the most appropriate trees and
shrubs. Note also that residents are
then responsible for the ongoing
maintenance of the verge.
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