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COGGAN CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

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LETTERS 04 Help the Lions Urgent plea for Country Fair volunteers NEWS 06 Kurt’s new house Love and hard work is building it 08 Obituary Remembering Olymbios Constantinou 10 Cover feature Darren Coggan celebrates a successful career 12 Spring special Grevillea Park 14 Spring special Spin the colour wheel for a great garden 18 Red Cross Volunteers needed 19 Blooming marvels! A report from Darkes Glenbernie Orchard 20 Men’s Shed This popular initiative is seeking support 20 Adopt a greyhound With racing’s ban, animals need you 22 Dr Rip A history of sand 23 Symbio Echidna’s birthday 24 Hand made A real craftsman

26 What’s on Knitting at library 27 Biz Enviro Building Services 28 Catch up Local news 29 Good reads At new bookshop 30 Cafe Diem Try orzo 31 Chamber Chatter NICC news 32 Fashion break Helensburgh teen gets a chance to shine 33 Happy 80th! Elaine Cattell 33 Treat your feet Top tips 35 Mission to Fiji A special trip BUSINESS 36 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 47 Dance Mia wins NSW title 48 Golf Green is good 49 BMX Injury fails to stop Kai 50 Tides Check the table 51 Swim Keep kids S.A.F.E.R. 52 Life Saving Coalcliff SLSC’s new president

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarryphotography.com.au

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS HEATHER SMITH

is the former editor of the online Northern Exposure newsletter and, prior to that, the Wollongong & Northern Leader. She is also a former editor of 2508’s predecessor, The Helensburgh & District News. Heather has lived in Stanwell Park since 2002 and has been involved in many community activities. Heather specialises in property reporting as she was a former Property Editor of The Australian, as well as a real estate agent. She is convinced everyone has a story. Read her article ‘The Home Straight’ on page 6.

DR ROB BRANDER

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 22.

SIRIA THOMAS

lives in Bulli and is owner-operator of Northern Stars Swim School along with her husband Mal, and mum, Cheryl Grose. Northern Stars runs a summer semester of lessons at Helensburgh Public Pool, from October to April. Babies to Stroke correction, book now on 4285 8700. Siria is also Convenor of Australian Swim Schools Association’s SAFER Swimming Program and has written a children’s book on drowning prevention. Siria’s swim safety article on page 51 is a must read.

NARELLE HAPP

is a permaculture and native garden designer, horticulturalist and educator who is passionate about creating ‘living’ spaces that are nurturing, productive and sustainable. A 2508 resident, Narelle spends her time designing gardens and teaching workshops as A Garden for Life. Narelle also designs gardens for Sydney Wildflower Nursery, a native nursery, and volunteers in schools and community garden projects. Narelle writes about using the colour wheel to guide your gardening on page 14.

DISTRICT NEWS EDITORS Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft ART DIRECTOR Brendon Wise REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Rob Brander, Anthony Warry CONTACT PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508 editor@2508mag.com.au www.2508mag.com.au www.facebook.com/2508mag There is a contributor’s drop box at Helensburgh Newsagency on Parkes Street. ADVERTISING See www.2508mag.com.au Terms and conditions apply. EDITORIAL Community participation is encouraged. Please contact editor@2508mag.com.au with story ideas. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words. The editors reserve the right to edit submissions. Contributors should include contact details. DEADLINE 15th of the month prior to publication 2508 is published by The Word Bureau Pty Ltd. ABN 31 692 723 477 Disclaimer: All content and images remain the property of 2508: District News unless otherwise supplied. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The views expressed in letters, articles and advertisements do not reflect those of the editors. PRINTED BY Snap! Wollongong on Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper from sustainable forests. DISTRIBUTION 2508 needs a new distributor for Helensburgh. Contact Marcus on 0411 025 910 or marcus@2515mag.com.au

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LIONS CALL FOR COUNTRY FAIR VOLUNTEERS Helensburgh Lions Club has only three active members and needs your help to organise the annual Country Fair on October 29, writes Gina Krohn. The Helensburgh Lions have been organising the annual Country Fair for over 30 years, and we are very pleased to be able to provide the 2508 and wider community once again with a wonderful day of family fun and entertainment on Saturday, October 29, from 8am to 5pm. Charles Harper Park will be filled with old and new market stalls, your favourite foodie stalls, fabulous carnival rides and, centre stage, a full line-up of musical talent coordinated by the amazing Dave Oliphant. Due to our club’s reduced numbers, we are calling for community support to help us stage the 2016 Fair and, for our club’s future viability, we urge any person who has been considering taking up a rewarding volunteer community role to not only volunteer for the Fair, but to consider becoming a Lion. Our members pay a $70 annual administration fee, which covers everything from project costs to promotional materials to our $20-million insurance coverage. Paying this fee to the wider Lions organisation means that every cent we raise in our community is spent on local community initiatives and enables us to make donations to other organisations or individuals in need. If you enjoy the Country Fair and the Easter Scramble, if you participate in the Stanwell Tops Anzac ceremony, if you use or look at the community signs at both entrances to our town, if you’ve hired our barbecue or had us help at your sporting, school or community event, now is the time to consider how our community would be without your local Lions. If you value our contribution to the community, please support us by becoming a Lion. Very simply, without more active members, this will be our last Country Fair and very likely, the end of our active role in the community for the foreseeable future. Contact us at events@helensburghlions.org.au or via our Facebook page. We are very keen to hear from you! Gina Krohn’s plea is our ‘Letter of the Month’. The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (30 Boomerang St, Helensburgh).

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COMMUNITY NOTICES BLACKWELL DENISE MARY 15.9.2003 In loving memory we treasure a beautiful wife and a caring mother, so sadly missed in our hearts. We will cherish you in our hearts forever – Alan and family BLACKWELL, NED 15-08-2008 In loving memory of our Dad and Pop. Gone, yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, Forever in our hearts. Donna, Glenn, Dylan, Ben, Tot and Carol

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The home straight It takes a village to raise a roof, as Heather Smith reports Mark Smith stood up for his mate Steve Drysdale at his wedding to Sonya Kilpatrick 19 years ago and he’s still by his side most afternoons. The Darkes Forest man known as Sark is one of many good mates who turns up at Stanwell Tops most days after they have finished their own jobs to help build a house for Steve and Sonya’s quadriplegic son, Kurt. “We’re hoping to have him home by Christmas,” said Mum Sonya. “Even if it’s the last week of December, we just want him home.” Kurt, 21, who was paralysed in a rugby league tackle in June 2015, moved from Royal North Shore Hospital to Wollongong Hospital in July ahead of his move home. Steve and Sonya demolished the family home to build a place suitable for someone with Kurt’s limitations. The bottom level will be Kurt’s space, with an open plan allowing him to negotiate the area using his chin to propel his wheelchair. Without help, Steve reckons the house would have cost about $700,000 to build. With the donations of tradesmen’s labour and materials, as well as the “good price” from Enhanced Building, it is expected to cost about $250,000. “It’s just been amazing,” said Steve. “People like (Scoop Excavations’) Dave Boughton turn up here after they have worked all day and just make things happen. When the trusses wouldn’t be on the roof ready to be installed the next day, Dave got a crane up here the night before to make sure everything was ready to go the next morning.” Others have run an extensive fundraising campaign to Bring Kurt Home. “We’re not doing any of the organising,” Steve said. “People are organising for us. “Alan Wilson from Leagues Clubs Australia has donated all his time and has organised multiple fundraisers. He’s an amazing fella.” Steve and Sonya said Kerrie Blackwell had also jumped in to help as soon as the accident happened, organising a meal run (“we had hot meals every night”) that went for six months. The Helensburgh Help Facebook page administrator also organised collection tins throughout the Illawarra and publicises all fundraising events widely.

Steve and Sonya hope Kurt will be home for Christmas.

To date, about $1.2 million has been raised for Kurt’s care and needs, including a $100,000 customised mini-van that fits his wheelchair. “There will be eight trained ventilator nurses working shifts 24 hours a day at the new house,” Steve said. The next fundraiser will be the Concert for Kurt featuring the Hoodoo Gurus on October 14 at the Sharks Leagues Club. Sonya said Kurt would attend rehabilitation at the private Walk On clinic in Bankstown which deals with the highest level of spinal injuries. “The treatment could cost up to $100,000 a year but I want the best for my son, not a thing less than that,” Sonya said. Steve added: “There’s a lot happening with stem cell research and he’s young and healthy.” The Drysdales wish to thank the following friends and supporters for their generosity:

Adam Prentice Plumbing; Paul Innes Plumbing (who is battling his own health issues and the Drysdales wish him a speedy recovery); Glen Garick Plumbing; Reece Plumbing; JL Design; Jeff Lee draftsman; Toby Potter Dulux Paint; Mark Chisnall MDE Bricklaying; Damien Clark DJC Concreting; Hub Electrical; Ken Cheesewright Coastwide Frabrications; SARDA and Helensburgh Coal; Blackwell Brothers; Mick Thompson GIO; Brad Mitchell Breathe Ezy; Enhanced Building Pty Ltd; Helensburgh & Gymea Tradies clubs; The Pipe King; Aaron Fuller All Works; Mitch Cudmore Transport; Rod Clare Helensburgh Garage Doors. 2508

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Obituary: Olymbios Constantinou 10.4.1946 – 29.7.2016

Less than two years after Leo Constantinou retired from managing the Stanwell Park Kiosk, he has passed away, aged 70. Leo was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, a disease similar to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s but widely underdiagnosed. His son, George, said the challenges of the illness beset Leo soon after he retired but he fought hard. “His family looked after him, in particular his daughter, Helen, who was his primary carer,” George said. “Leo will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, kind heart and cheeky smile.” Good friend and Wollongong Council gardener Allan Power said he had never met anyone with so much empathy. “When the buses would turn up with disabled people on an outing, Leo would look after them,” he said. “He would give the bus driver a free meal and he treated everyone with respect. He had a lot of patience.” Leo’s generosity was best demonstrated during the 2001 bushfires when frightened residents sought refuge in the park. “He used all his stock to feed people,” Allan

recalled. “He was hunched over two gas burners and giving it all away.” Allan reckons Leo and his wife Dora would have hired “practically every kid in Stanwell Park” to work in the Kiosk during their 18-year tenure. He remained friends with Leo and Dora after they moved to Dapto, saying they left reluctantly due to Leo’s failing health. “He went downhill as soon as he left here – they didn’t want to go,” Allan said. Olymbios Constantinou was born April 10, 1946, in the small Cyprus village of Dierona to Kosta and Eleni Kyriakou, one of nine children. Olymbios was a tailor. He loved the church and had a great voice and was asked to be a Psalti (a Byzantine chanter) but he chose to leave Cyprus in 1963. Aged 17, he travelled by boat to Australia, where he married Theodoula on May 9, 1965. They had three children: Christakis, Eleni and George, who said his father was loved by all in Stanwell Park due to “his generous nature and hospitality”. “He was always wanting to help young people in need by feeding, listening, being a friend, father and mentor,” George said. “Olymbios will be long remembered as an icon of the Stanwell Park community.” 2508

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DARREN COGGAN He’s a hard-working, singing sensation with his feet firmly planted on the ground. 2508 reports.

Some people are full of themselves. They know they’re great, just ask them. Not this bloke. Musician and singer Darren Coggan of Helensburgh has delighted enough audiences, won enough awards (two Golden Guitars, one Aria, and others), and released enough acclaimed albums (four) that you could forgive him if he had a massive ego. But he doesn’t. This year is a big one for Darren. It’s his 20th in what is undeniably a tough industry and he is marking the occasion by touring his special show, The Bidgee To The Big Smoke. The show will feature songs from Darren’s award-winning albums – Hometown, Balancing Act and War Stories – highlights from Grease, Happy Days and Shout, plus songs from his hugely successful show, Peace Train, The Cat Stevens Story. Darren has just finished recording his new album too. He kindly took time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions.

When did your love of music start? I’ve always loved music and have been singing for as long as I can recall. My parents have cassette tapes of me singing Rhinestone Cowboy and popular nursery rhymes when I was about three years old. However, it was a rather traumatic time of my life that really sparked my passion for music. My family moved from Glen Innes, where I was born, to Wagga Wagga when I was six years old and I took the move pretty badly. I had a lot of trouble making friends and settling into my new school. I had red hair, freckles, a broken arm, I guess I was an easy target. So to distract me from this misery, my parents enrolled me in a guitar class, and I loved it. It was the best decision they ever made and I will be forever grateful to them. Music became the focus of everything that I wanted to do and all of a sudden I had no further issues making friends! My parents are great lovers of all genres of music and have been incredibly

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playing drums, guitar, mandolin, banjo and singing. My high school in Wagga, Kooringal High, had a fabulous arts department that afforded me so many amazing opportunities to grow and learn. It was my high school drama teacher, Ken McBeath, who initially inspired and taught me how to craft an original song when I was about 14 years old. Ken would write the annual school musical and I used to be amazed at how he would write these incredible songs to fit the storyline of the musical, it was fascinating. I used to spend my lunch break in the drama room with Ken strumming on guitars and writing songs under his guidance. Ken has always been a huge influence on me and a major part of my recording career. His songs have featured on all of my albums, most notably our Golden Guitar-winning album, War Stories, and on my new album as well.

What motivates you to rehearse and continue improving? My focus and motivation has always been to entertain my audience to the best of my ability, to take them on a journey, to make them feel supportive of my career in music. My sister, Naomi, something, to move them in some way, evoke an is an amazing musician, a beautiful pianist who has emotion, make them laugh, cry, reflect upon their been a major part of my career, performing own circumstances and the world around us and to alongside me in all of the grandest theatres our earn their applause. I endeavour to be true to the country has to offer. Naomi will be on stage with songs I am singing and the story I am telling. me for The Bidgee To The Big Smoke, and also features heavily on my new album, which will be Give people an idea of what they can expect during released in November this year. The Bidgee To The Big Smoke. I have worked with and learned from the best in Tell us more about those early days. Australia and I can’t wait to reminisce a little and I was six years old when my parents enrolled me in share my personal journey with our audiences in my first guitar class and some of the first songs I this show, as well as introduce some new songs learned to play were songs by Cat Stevens, John from my new album. This show is more than a Denver, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Kenny nostalgic trip down memory lane for me, it is a Rogers. I started my first band, The Typhoons, chance to say thank you to my audience, family when we were in year six of primary school and and friends, who have supported me over these played our first pub gigs when I was 13, my sister past 20 years on this incredible ride. was 11. When I hit high school I was actively n Darren will perform The Bidgee To The Big involved in all of the school musicals and bands, Smoke at Wollongong’s IPAC on Friday, September concert bands, jazz bands, rock and folk bands, 23. Visit www.darrencoggan.com. 2508

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Biggest achievement so far? Personally, my greatest achievement is our two beautiful children, Gabe and Olivia! Professionally, I’ve been truly blessed … Some of the highlights have included winning my two Golden Guitar awards, an ARIA award, playing the lead roles in the Arena Mega Musicals of Happy Days, Grease and Shout, performing to sell-out audiences in the most prestigious theatres in Australia with my Cat Stevens show, Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story, including the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, presenting on Network 7 for Sydney Weekender.

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Grevillea Park set to open The Illawarra Grevillea Park will be open to the public for two weekends this month for its popular Spring Open Days. 2508 meets the man behind the magic. The park, near Bulli Showground, at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment, attracts hundreds of people every time it opens. It’s a glorious wonderland of flora (including more than 300 types of Grevillea species, their hybrids and many Australian plants) and fauna, not the least of which is the varied and delightful birdlife. But this wondrous showcase of nature hasn’t come about by accident. It’s the result of many years of hard work and planning by a dedicated team of volunteers, who work in the park, and members of the Illawarra Grevillea Park Society, a non-profit voluntary society. But one bloke in particular deserves the lion’s share of the credit for the park’s success, according to many of those who know him and work with him in the park. That man is Grevillea Park manager Ray Brown of Bulli. Ray, who owns and manages his well-known Brown’s Wholesale Nursery in Wollongong, is well respected in the gardening world; TV gardening personality Don Burke is claimed to have credited Ray with teaching him all he knows about propagating. (Ray does all the propagating in the park, among countless other jobs.) Ray’s been involved with the park since 1987; it was officially opened on September 25, 1993. He was kind enough to have a chat with 2508. Have you always had a green thumb? Yeah – I was always a gardener from way, way back and my father was a gardener before me. What’s the appeal of grevilleas? I’m a plant lover right across the board; this is just one big facet of it. I’ve been basically doing this [working at Grevillea Park], one day a week for 30 years. There are other weeks I’ve had to spend more time up here and I suppose we’ve done about $10 million worth of work in kind over those 30 years.

Grevillea Park manager Ray Brown

Tell us about you and your team. I’ve got three or four key people. I’m a professional gardener, so you’ve got to have total control to make it work because you run gardening like a business. It’s got to be done right and I do spend extra hours there, besides my normal hours. I’m passionate about what I do. Your work here must give you a deep sense of satisfaction. The biggest satisfaction of all is when people walk out of the place with a big smile on their face and say ‘Thank you’ because you know they’ve really enjoyed being there. That’s the most important thing of all: having people come here and say ‘Wow! Thank you very much’ … it’s bloody spectacular. n Grevillea Park’s enclosed section will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, and Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11. Plants, gardening books and birds, will be on sale during the open days. Admission is $5 (adults); children get in free. Other parts of the park – including its rainforest walks and barbecue facilities – are open all year. For more, visit www.grevilleapark.org or The Illawarra Grevillea Park. 2508

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Spin the colour wheel Narelle Happ advises on designing a productive or ornamental garden with colour. Colour can be a subjective part of our lives and often gardens are designed to include or exclude certain colours. When choosing colours for the garden, we can look to the colour wheel for

inspiration. Colours can work for us to create space, a focal point, to lighten a shady area or to warm or cool a place in the garden. Colour can come from flowers, foliage, bark, pottery, furniture, fences and even artwork Whatever hues you choose, enjoy playing with colour. With different seasonal flowers, the garden can change its colour scheme to suit your taste and the season. Enjoy!

COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS A natural way to choose colours in the garden is to choose colours that are across from each other on the colour wheel. For example, red is across from green, yellow is across from purple and orange is across from blue.

ANALOGOUS COLOURS Colours next to each other on the colour wheel. Some plants already have these in their flower colours or can be planted next to each other for a harmonious colour combination. For example, red and yellow, yellow and green, pink and purple.

MONOCHROMATIC COLOURS Using a single colour when mass planting can look stunning. Different flowering times and flower and leaf shapes create a contrast, rather than a combination of colours. An all-white scheme in a hot region can cool the garden down, whereas orange (pictured below) creates warmth.

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COOL COLOURS Like blue, green, pink and purple appear to recede and visually blend in with the landscape. This can make a garden look larger or an area within the garden look wider.

WARM COLOURS Install warm-coloured plants near the central focus of your yard – usually the house – and you’ll draw attention to it. They jump out in the garden and draw your eye. They also warm a cool area of the garden.

WHITE While white sometimes functions as a neutral in the garden, it also serves another purpose. White glows when you view the garden early in the morning, during the evening and at night. White also tends to make other colours in the garden “pop” with more intensity. White also lightens a dark area, so make sure to include some in your shadier areas in the garden.

NEUTRAL COLOURS The key is to learn which colours are considered neutral in gardening. Neutral colours are those colours that can be used with any other colour without changing the effect that you are trying to achieve. In gardening, green functions as a neutral. Neutral colours will have a tendency to tone down the other colours in a bed and can be used as a buffer between two plants that might otherwise clash. 2508

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Red Cross is looking to boost volunteer numbers leading up to this year's fire season. There's a training session on Saturday, September 17, at Tradies Helensburgh

Volunteering is a noble and much-respected act. Red Cross holds its many volunteers in high regard, but it reckons the region needs even more, especially now as we draw nearer to the summer bushfire season. A training session will be held at Tradies Helensburgh from 9.30am on Saturday, September 17, with a view to building “our capacity to respond to any emergencies and disasters that can occur in your area”, according to Red Cross. The training is part of a Red Cross initiative to encourage people to join the organisation's volunteer Emergency Services Teams. “Red Cross volunteers actively promote the benefits of being prepared, small steps now can saves lives later,” said Sandra Arnold, emergency services regional officer/ central region. “You’ll learn how Red Cross helps during a disaster, gain hands-on skills and get to meet like-minded people who want to make a difference. “Don’t stand on the sidelines, get involved.” Sandra said that “with another prolonged fire season just around the corner and a fast growing population we are concerned that we only have a

Emergency services regional officer/ central region, Sandra Arnold (left), with two local Red Cross volunteers, Carol and John Bucknell.

small Volunteer Team in Helensburgh”. “It is our hope that by providing this training we may be able to encourage members of the local community to become volunteers with Red Cross.” For more details, call 0466 502 211 or visit www.redcross.org.au. 2508

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Prepare for bushfire season The NSW Rural Fire Service will hold its annual 'Get Ready' weekend on September 10 and 11.

From Helensburgh south to Foxground, volunteers will stage a variety of events, including opening up their stations to the public. Their goal is to promote bushfire plans and preparations. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: l Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade Station, Parkes St, 11am to 1pm, with trucks and equipment to explore, opportunity for kids to dress like fire fighters, demonstrations and bushfire information. l Otford Rural Fire Brigade Station, Domville Ave, 10am to 2pm, informal discussions with residents and a chance for residents to have

brigade members conduct free property inspections. (Congratulations to the Otford brigade on turning 70 years old this month!) l Pinecourt Park, Austinmer Beach, 10am to 2pm, with two fire trucks, target shooting for the kids and informal discussions with residents. l IGA Woonona and Woolworths Bulli, 8.30am to 4.30pm; Bush Fire Survival Plan chats with residents. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: l Spring into Corrimal, from 8.30am to 4.30pm – Bush Fire Survival Plan chats with residents. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more details. 2508

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Blooming marvels After the winter chill, spring has sprung! Jo Fahey reports from Darkes Glenbernie Orchard.

The growth and development of stone fruit, apples and berries is strongly influenced by weather. While the winter may look like a time of inactivity, many things are actually going on with the trees and canes, particularly with regards to the development of flowers for the coming season. The coldness of the winter has a very strong influence on both the quantity and quality of flowers, as well as the timing of flowering. Winter chilling is the term used to describe how effective the cold of winter has been. A number of methods have been developed for measuring this and are often called “chill units”. This is often worked out by measuring the number of hours below a base temperature of 7°C. By adding the

number of chill units, we can get a measure of how cold winter was from the plants’ perspective. Some varieties need more cold than others to develop fruit. We need to know what chill hours we have, to make decisions on what fruit varieties we can grow best. Darkes Glenbernie Orchard has a mosaic of different fruit trees waking up from winter chilling and flowering from August through until early October. This is a really pretty time with lots to photograph, including working bees. An orchard walk, to get a first-hand experience with apple flowers, may be possible at the end of September. Keep an eye on www.darkes.com.au for dates, times and bookings. 2508

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Enter the Shed Community support is required for a community Men’s Shed, as Heather Smith reports. Men with time on their hands and a willingness to share their skills are being encouraged to join the Helensburgh Men’s Shed, due to open later this year. A 12-month lease has been signed for space under Bear’s Auto Hospital in Parkes Street and a community meeting was held late last month to gauge interest. A team of men from Hope Church as well as Ron Balderston and Michael Croft from the Anglican Church are seeking to establish the Community Men's Shed in Helensburgh. “We want to provide a friendly environment where men can gather and use their time productively,” Michael said. The pair, both with carpentry and education in their backgrounds, said the Men’s Shed concept provided friendship, support and the opportunity to pass on or learn new skills. “It’s for men of any age – you don’t have to be retired,” Ron said.

ADOPT A GREYHOUND Help save a dog’s life, writes Philip Comans, of Bark Busters Illawarra & Southern Highlands. With the closure of the NSW greyhound racing industry, we will see many beautiful greyhounds looking for homes. Sadly, no matter how many find a kind family, hundreds will be destroyed. Wouldn’t you like to be part of the solution? Please consider adopting a greyhound. You might think they need heaps of

Come inside: Michael Croft (left) and Ron Balderston encourage men to join the Shed.

Hope Church, the Anglican Church, the Lions Club and Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid had all been seeking to establish a Men’s Shed, however, Michael said it required a pooling of resources to get the idea off the ground. “We recognise that it needs to have a broad base to succeed in the community,” he said. “The broader the community involvement, the better.” Michael said prospective trainers did not need to have specific qualifications. “They need to be prepared to be in a responsible position and make a commitment.” About $40,000 is needed to open the doors with almost $5000 raised so far, including seed funding from All Over Rentals and the building’s landlords, Willie Canavan and Tony Tag. The money will go towards setting up the premises and buying machinery. For more information or to sponsor the initiative, contact Ron Balderston on 0410 564 752 or Michael Croft on 0413 401 522. 2508 exercise but that’s just not so. I've heard from lots of owners that their rescue greyhound is a “couch potato”. A short 20-minute walk twice a day is sufficient exercise, plus they enjoy a weekly run at a fenced park. They are like any dog breed as far as getting on with children and other pets, and behavioural training is a must. I’ve a special training offer for adopted greyhounds: free equipment valued at over $55 with gold level training. Call 1800 067 710. n Want to adopt? Check out Greyhound Rescue (greyhoundrescue.com.au); Greyhounds As Pets (www.gapnsw.com.au, 02 8999 6263) and the Wollongong Animal Rescue Network (www.wollongonganimalrescuenetwork.com). 2508

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I’m worried about bushfire season coming up. What can I do to prepare my trees and my property?

Accept that at some point there will be a bushfire – if not this year, in seasons to come. You are on the right track if you are starting to ask questions. Bushfires are unpredictable, so planning and preparing your property are vital. Three major factors affect and contribute to bushfires: weather conditions (wind and heat), topography (fires travel faster uphill) and vegetation. Vegetation is the primary source of fuel for bushfires. How much vegetation you have and where it’s located are important factors to consider when trying to protect your property. Don’t provide fuel for a fire – don’t plant bushes

underneath trees, don’t store firewood under your decking and keep some space between your home and trees, shrubs and bushes. Don’t be fooled by the term “fire resistant” – no plant is resistant to fire, it just means they recover from a fire. Ensure a degree of separation in the canopy of your trees – prune the trees and remove dead wood. If necessary, remove trees that are within 10 metres of your home. Regularly sweep up and dispose of fallen leaves and bark. Guard your roof – make sure your gutters are free of leaf debris. This is very important! Don’t forget to consult with your local fire brigade. n Do you have a question for Wollongong’s Tree Whisperer? Email info@bohmerstreecare.com.au. Watch the team at work on their YouTube channel, or connect on Facebook or Instagram. 2508

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf the older the sand is, the whiter it is as all the material and staining that coats the grains gets worn off over time. Sand with a reddish tinge, As I cut my foot on broken tends to have a bit of iron staining around the glass walking down to quartz grain. Stanwell Park beach the You may see a few black sand grains in the other day via the south end handful you picked up and these are completely lookout, a few thoughts went different, being volcanic in origin and derived from through my mind. First, I wondered how we could basalt rocks (old lava flows) and, yes, Australia had implement a national “no idiots” policy when it plenty of volcanic activity in the past. Black sand is comes to broken glass around beaches. But then I made up of heavy minerals such as zircon and thought if it wasn’t for morons like this, there rutile, which actually have a bit of value and are wouldn’t be sea glass on beaches, which would be a mined commercially. Because they are heavier, shame for all those sea glass collectors. Finally, I they work themselves down through the sand and found it ironic that the glass I stepped on had likely tend to concentrate, becoming exposed as black been made by beach sand, thus completing some streaks on a beach after a big storm has eroded the sort of meta-physical circle of life. Well, not really, sand on top offshore. but it’s worth thinking a little bit more about the Finally, you’ll probably find a small amount of sand we find on our beaches. broken bits of shells in your handful, giving it a bit Beach sand is incredibly valuable as it provides of colour. Any beach that has extensive rock us with a recreational asset that helps drive the platform environments, which are perfect habitats tourist economy. Yet beaches are essentially for animals that live in shells, will have a fair dumping grounds for the end products of millions amount of shell (calcium carbonate) content. of years of erosion of the earth’s surface. If you pick So there’s a lot more to sand than you might think up a handful of sand along any NSW beach, the … so much more that I think I’ll have to continue vast majority of grains will be quartz minerals. the topic next month! That’s because the most common type of rock on the earth’s surface is granite, which just happens to Have a question for Dr Rip? be made up of mostly quartz minerals that are Email rbrander@unsw.edu.au or head to exceptionally hard and resistant. www.scienceofthesurf.com to buy Most beach sand tends to be lighter in colour Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. 2508 because pure quartz crystals are white. Generally Dr Rob Brander takes a stroll through the sands of time.

“Generally, the older the sand, the whiter it is.”

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Albino echidna turns six Symbio’s Kevin Fallon reports. Leo is an adorable little white echidna with the greatest personality. He wouldn’t have had much chance in the wild – but, at Symbio, Leo recently celebrated his sixth birthday. Leo was treated to the cutest of birthday parties last month, with the help of keepers and, of course, his girlfriend, Rex. The pair spent the afternoon snacking on their favourite meal of mince mixed with supplements. A concerned member of the public brought Leo to Symbio about five and a half years ago as a puggle. He had been found roaming a car park in Berry, and was way too young to fend for himself.

Leo was born with albinism, a rare genetic condition that affects one in 17,000 of any species. This meant he would have had little chance of long-term survival in the wild, being unable to camouflage himself and hide from predators. The team at Symbio hand-raised Leo and spent countless hours monitoring his health and warmth during those early days, until Leo could move into his very own habitat. Leo is rather fond of human contact and, as a result, has become an ambassador for animal education and conservation. Next time you visit Symbio, don’t forget to go over and say “Hi!” to the little guy. 2508

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Aaron Wales is inspired by the ‘romantic charm’ of yesteryear. Photo: Todd Hardingham.

Clever with leather Aaron Wales makes wallets, belt and bags. He also writes folk ballads and makes Native American flutes. Terri Ayliffe interviews this local craftsman of many talents.

Craftsman Aaron Wales has recently moved into Stanwell Park, adding his talents to our creative neighbourhood.

smell and patina of old saddles and bridles in my father’s goat dairy. Although I have dabbled with leatherwork since I was 13 years old it wasn’t until reading old archives on the ancient methods of tannery Tell us a little about yourself. prevalent in North America that I was truly My name is Aaron Douglas Wales and I am a young craftsman raised in the Southern Highlands inspired. Over the last decade I have been developing the of New South Wales. old bark and brain tanning methods used by Native Since I was a young lad I have always had a Americans to create the unique quality of the curiosity for all things concerning the “old world”. leather you find incorporated in my work today. Whether it be blacksmithing, saddle-making, I believe each piece of leather has its own story wagon-building, the days of yesteryear have always and I feel it is my noble duty to read from as many held a romantic charm within my imagination. Since I finished school I have pursued many old pages as I can to justify my own craft. crafts, such as woodturning, knife forging and How did you feel the first time something you created sold? saddlery, learning alongside some of Australia’s most eminent masters, but today my focus remains It was a bit like trapping a rabbit or making fire with sticks! When I learned I could do things on on my woodwind instruments, leatherwork and my own it was very liberating, when I learned I tannery. could make a wage with a bit of old-fashioned gumption and my own two hands I truly became Have you always been creative? I was a gifted drawer since I learned to grip a pencil my own man. but I never really created anything until later years, Where do you currently sell your art? I spent many years simply mimicking. It wasn’t Online at www.dhupunuru.com or from my open until I began to write folk ballads around 14 years of age that I learned the process of creating something, workshop space in Stanwell Park by appointment. You’ll spot me at a number of markets throughout the simple act of harnessing yourself within your work, whether it be drawing, ballads or leatherwork. the Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and Sydney. n Resident talent finder, Terri Ayliffe, owns the What is it that inspires you? store Vertu in Stanwell Park. 2508 My interest in leather began as a boy, taken by the

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CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh Scout Group Meets during school terms. Joeys (ages 6-8) Tues 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs (ages 8-11) Fri 6.30-8pm; Scouts (ages 11-15) Tues 7-8.45pm. Email groupleader@helensburghscouts. org.au for more information. Lawrence Hargrave U3A Meets Mondays 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Railway St, Stanwell Park. Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce Free Mix@6 networking night. 6-8pm on Tuesday, September 6, at Tradies Helensburgh. Visit www.nicc.net.au. Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh, helensburghprobus.org Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 1st and 3rd Monday nights at 7.30pm. 0408 961 392. View Club September 20 outing to Gerroa Fisherman’s Club, bus 10am from Tradies. Phone Margaret on 4294 1484 for new bookings or cancellations. See page 35. CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama. Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984. • H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024. • Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 0411 192 508. • Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at

Knitting at the library Our first drop-in knitting session was such a success we’ve decided to run it again! Come and take part, meet new friends or learn something new. Bring your own needles and wool, and grab some tips and tricks from our resident knitting experts at Your Library, Your Place! Save the date: Friday, Sept 23, 11am-1pm. Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome. • Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055. • Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153. ENTERTAINMENT Bombie Bar at Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club. Live music on two Sundays in September, 2-5pm. 04 19 Twenty & 18 Phil Barlow and the Wolf PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118. • Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. • Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024. • Wednesdays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. • Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 06 3.30-4.30pm, Kidz Connect, After school activities for ages 5+. 14 10.30-11.15am, Preschool storytime. 23 11am-1pm, Drop in Knitting group. 28 10.30-11.30am, Kids Yoga school holiday activity, ages 5+. Bookings only. 2508

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Enviro success A Helensburgh business has been accepted into a prestigious mentorship program credited with helping start-ups develop into multi-million-dollar companies. Enviro Building Services, whose “single overriding purpose is to help our clients conserve energy in their buildings”, emerged successful from the highly selective process the University of Wollongong uses to choose its iAccelerate program participants. iAccelerate is a UOW business incubator program designed to help businesses grow. It offers mentors, advisers and networking for start-up companies within tech and innovation industries. Enviro Building Services – a company which, in basic terms, “does building automation and control”, says marketing and communications manager Sarlie Drakos – earned its way into iAccelerate on the strength of, among other things, a new innovation: Nube. Nube is basically an off-site interconnected platform in app form on which buildings can be monitored, and data can be collected and stored to best control the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems

From left: Matthew Cochrane (Enviro Building Services general manager), Aidan Pickard (director) and Matthew Cady (director).

of those buildings. Nube slots into the growing IoT (the internet of things) approach to work and life. (IoT is “the concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet”, according to Forbes magazine.) Matthew Cochrane, Enviro Building Services general manager, said: “Basically, we developed our own platform and our own control to help it fit into that market. At the moment, a lot of big companies are playing in that space. “We had an opportunity and we have a fair bit of background knowledge from our core business so it seemed a pretty good fit for us.” 2508

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Catch up On what’s been happening in our district...

Hank Reeve and Lucy Quinn.

NEW NURSING HOME OPENS Hank Reeve told the audience at the August 20 official opening of the Frank and Jess Kennett Home in Stanwell Park that the Kennetts were “give away” people. They donated their property at the look-out in The Drive to be used for aged care and their memory has been honoured as residents from Kennett Home settle into their new nursing home in Railway Crescent. Mr Reeve and his cousin Lucy Quinn, the niece and nephew of Jess Kennett, unveiled the commemorative plaque at the new facility, which also acknowledges Margaret Campbell who donated the land. Owned and developed by the United Protestant Association, the $21-million facility features natural light and expansive bush and ocean views. It can cater for 44 residents with a 17-bed dementia unit. – Report by Heather Smith AUCTION RESULT A Coalcliff property offered to the market for the first time in nearly 100 years has sold under the hammer for $2.1 million. The 645sq m parcel with direct beach access at 34 Paterson Road sold through Ray White Real Estate director Simon Beaufils. – HS COMMITTEE NEEDS MORE WIND BENEATH ITS WINGS The Lawrence Hargrave Centre has reached a crossroads with no immediate projects and a lack of funding.

Historian and author Michael Adams has been the centre’s public face for years but ill health has forced him to step down from many of his roles. “We’re in a state of flux,” said LHC President Tony Dennis. “We need to gain momentum again.” One important role Michael performed was securing funding through grants and this role has not been fulfilled since he suffered a stroke earlier this year. As a consequence, the Centre does not have sufficient funds to register its trailer, which is used for static displays and videos at air shows, festivals and schools. “Last year we did seven or eight shows,” Tony said. “Now it’s parked at HARS (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) at Albion Park.” He said the mobile historical display should be used “to every advantage”. “A lot of time and effort and heart was put into constructing our excellent trailer and it creates a wonderful platform to learn about the world of flight.” Secretary Steve Melchior said the Centre needed new members to build enthusiasm. “We only have seven active members and all of them were involved in the Centenary celebrations last year,” he said. The Lawrence Hargrave Centre is the main force behind the push to have Sydney’s new airport named after the aviation pioneer, Lawrence Hargrave. It is also planning to develop more literature and a new movie for use in schools. To become involved with the centre, contact Tony Dennis on 0418 574 068. – HS BALD HILL COMPLETE 'LATER THIS YEAR’ A Wollongong City Council spokesperson said: “Council is progressing with work on the refurbishment of Bald Hill with services to the site and landscaping nearing completion. The central plaza area and lower car park are also nearly complete. Construction of the new public amenities at the northern end of Bald Hill is continuing. The concrete walls have been installed and the slab for the observation deck is complete. We have now begun work on the new public toilets and the coffee spot. “Council anticipates that, weather permitting, work will be completed later this year.” LIBRARY CLOSED FROM SEPT 8-12 To replace the library’s ageing service desk, Wollongong City Council will close Helensburgh Library from 1pm on Thursday, September 8 until 2pm on Monday, September 12. The library book returns chute will remain open. For more information, phone Council on 4227 7111. 2508

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From left: Craig Miner (operations manager), Sari Lokollo (manager), Jess Gordon (tutor) and Judith Yolanda (retail adviser).

New bookshop for the Burgh Books are back – big, bright and beautiful, lining the shelves of a new shop the way Kindles never could. And locals are loving it. 2508 reports. Sari Lokollo and her team opened a new bookshop, the Coal Coast Emporium, in Helensburgh in July. It replaces the old video shop on Walker Street and shares the space with a complementary business: at the back is the Star Kids Tutoring study zone. A university-educated primary school teacher, Sari founded Star Kids Tutoring in 2011. “It was just myself, and in the first two weeks I already had to put somebody on, because there was a demand.” Now that business is so successful it has three centres: in Helensburgh, Thirroul and Figtree. “We have team of 38,” Sari says. “We offer tuition all the way from kindy to year 12.” Star Kids was the driver for opening the bookshop. “We wanted to bring resources to the public. We’ve always sold resources to parents, but we wanted to do it in a retail capacity,” Sari says. So far, people love it. “We’ve had really positive feedback from the community,” says Craig Miner, Sari’s second-in-command. “Especially when people come in and find out we’re all locals – I’m Helensburgh, Jess is Helensburgh, Sari is Otford. “Keeping as much in the town as we can is only going to help the town thrive and survive.” The bookshop has “a little bit of everything”, including gifts. Child development is a major focus, with some books fostering a passion for science and others building emotional literacy. “These are for when children have bigger questions, like why Grandma can’t remember my name?” Sari says. “Handling grief, loss of a loved one, self-esteem

– books that you can start conversations around. “We do new releases every month, so there will be a turnover of new books. We do have some cushions and chairs – we’re happy for you to come in and have a look.” Young adult novels such as the Del Toro and The Maze Runner novels have been particularly popular, Craig says. “We’ve got The Hunger Games, they’re going out the door, we’ve had to do extra order of the new Harry Potter release.” It’s a brave move opening an actual bookstore in the virtual age of the ebook. “People are still very tactile, and want to have the book in front of them,” Sari says. Books are also “absolutely” essential for a child’s development, she says. “I have some ebooks for my son, but without fail he will want to pick up the actual book.” Craig says books help you relax: “In this day and age, we have screens on our phones, screens at work, in the car… Down time! I think that sums it up. You can’t replace the sensation, the smell of the pages, sitting down and reading to your child.” In the future, Sari would like to stock more books on local history and by local authors, use the space for book clubs and children’s reading days, but it will always remain “a little bookshop”. “I want to keep it small and personal,” Sari says. “Helensburgh is that kind of town.” n Coal Coast Emporium is at 9a Walker Street, Helensburgh and on Facebook. 2508

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From left: Cafe Diem owner Simona Roch, Dr Sylvie MJ Costa and Eugene Penna, founder of Maffeo Orzo.

Cafe Diem backs new drink One of Helensburgh’s popular cafes has a caffeine-free alternative to coffee on its menu. 2508 reports.

From left: Cafe Diem’s owners Vlad and Simona Roch, and friends Sylvie and Eugene.

Dr Sylvie MJ Costa of Helensburgh is a great mate. When she realised her friend, Manly’s Eugene Penna, was looking for adventurous cafe owners who would stock his new hot-beverage brand, she immediately thought of two of her other friends, Vlad and Simona Roch, who own Cafe Diem. Eugene’s Maffeo Orzo is based on the traditional caffeine-free Italian drink Caffé d’orzo (made with roasted barley not coffee beans), which has been consumed in Italy for generations. “If you go to a coffee shop in Italy, you can either have a normal coffee, or you can have the same kind of thing [as Maffeo Orzo]. You can have a coffee cappuccino or an orzo cappuccino,” Eugene says. “I grew up with the drink. When I was a kid, I’d have it for breakfast.” He says orzo, the original drink, was developed during World War II “because of a necessity more than anything”. “In Italy [during the war] they couldn’t afford coffee; the farmers would grow the barley, roast it themselves and make it themselves.” He so fondly remembers his nonna (grandmother) serving it to him as a child that he paid homage to her with the Maffeo Orzo logo, designed by Italian artist Claudio Francesco Puglia. Eugene speaks about his product, made with Australian barley, with plenty of enthusiasm. He says the drink is suitable for diabetics, is 100 percent naturally caffeine-free, dairy-free, lactose-free,

yeast-free and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. “It’s just like coffee in that you can have it with soy milk, full cream milk, almond milk – or black. “It’s versatile because you can have it cold in summer; I have it in my fridge and I sometimes don’t even heat it up, I just mix it with almond milk and it’s nice, it’s like a really nice coffee, except there’s no coffee in it. [laughs] You can have it with alcohol as well.” Sylvie says Eugene was looking for “a special atmosphere in a coffee shop and something with natural products” and when she first took him to Cafe Diem he was very impressed. Eugene says: “It has to be the right clientele, the right atmosphere, the right everything – and this [Cafe Diem] seems to have everything – and Simona’s been very enthusiastic about it.” Simona says the response from Cafe Diem clientele has been positive. “The coffee drinkers, obviously I would like to keep them [laughs] … but we’ve got so many different customers: from families – many mums with young kids; breastfeeding mums, so that means no coffee for them – and sports people, or people who are doing a detox – so no caffeine: no coffee, no tea.” Maffeo Orzo is available in three flavours: Aroma di Caffé, Orzo Originale and Senso di Cioccolata. For more details visit maffeoorzo.com, or just pop into Cafe Diem and give it a try. 2508

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The NICC held its AGM at Tradies Helensburgh on August 2. Greg Watts was re-elected as president. The new executive team is: vicepresident Tanya Parry (Switched On Mechanical); secretary Michael Mobberley (Kells Thirroul); treasurer Trisha Dalton (Dalton Accounting); membership Karen Hillen (Hillen Staff Solutions); media Genevieve Swart (2508 District News); minute secretary Mattias Samuelsson (Ray White Helensburgh); business development Warwick Erwin (Stanwell Tops Technical); webmaster Wendy Gergos (Flame Fish Designs). MEMBERS’ NEWS: Congratulations to Belle Property’s Wendy Lepre. The group recently recognised its best-selling agents – Wendy came 1oth in NSW/ACT for number of transactions. Switched On Mechanical has Mothers Car Care products in stock for Fathers Day. (www. switchedonmechanical.com.au). The spring issue of the region’s new tourism guide, The South Coaster, is out soon – watch its Facebook page. NEXT MEETING: Free Mix@6 networking night, 6-8pm, Tues, Sept 6 at Tradies Helensburgh. 2508

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A Helensburgh girl seized her moment to shine at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney. 2508 reports. Kathleen Garvie was volunteering with Miro Door – a program that connects young people with fashion industry professionals – when she suddenly found herself working for Oscar de la Renta at Fashion Week in May 2016. The 18-year-old volunteer had been “one of the herd” running around backstage organising garments and helping dress models. Then, on her last day, there was a call-out for a seamstress. In an interview published on MiroDoor.com, Kathleen said: “All the volunteers looked at each other awkwardly and she asked again, “Do we have any seamstresses? Can anyone sew?” I hesitantly put up my hand … She pushed me out of the room and said I was going to be a seamstress for Oscar de la Renta. I almost died right there.” Like the star of a modern fairytale, Kathleen was whisked away in a Mercedes-Benz to a studio full of exquisite clothing. “I met with the head seamstress and she gave me a beautiful ‘Great Gatsby’-style dress. I then altered the dress to be smaller and worked on beading a section at the back and on the shoulders.” Kathleen ended up spending the day with the stylist team and staying for the show at Carriageworks. “It was due mostly to being in a right place/right time circumstance and my attitude during Fashion Week was just to say ‘yes’ to everything,” she told 2508. MiroDoor.com publicised Kathleen’s story as an “extraordinary” example of the volunteering experience: “I later watched the runway video and as the model walks back the camera zooms into the section of the dress that I beaded, I might have screamed a little. It was a fantastic experience.” Kathleen’s mum, local music teacher Alison Garvie, made her costumes when she was little and instilled a “give it go” attitude.

“I’ve been sewing since I was little – not well but I could get two pieces of fabric to stay together,” Kathleen said. “I have always liked to made things, one of my favourite parts of preschool was ‘Make and Do’. I find it hard to pick one specific thing to make, or even a specific media to work with. I just love creating things. “I mainly focus on drawing, sewing, jewellery making, photography, carving and sculpting but I doubt I will ever limit myself to these. My inspiration is the need to create and see something come to life from an image in my head.” Kathleen attended Engadine High School and is currently exploring New York, on a visit to family in the US. She’s worked hard to get there. As well as volunteering with Miro Door, Kathleen has held down four part-time jobs this year. “I work as a sort of assistant to a family friend who is a chiropractor in town. Job two is at Sunrise Nursery one day a week. The other two jobs are more casual as a TV extra and as a fitting model for a designer in the city.” As a TV extra, she’s worked on Bleeding Steel, the new Jackie Chan movie; The Secret Daughter, out soon on Channel Seven; Doctor Doctor, for Channel 9; and a mini-series called The High Road. “The fitting model job is probably my favourite because I get to see inside the fashion industry and work directly with the designer.” Kathleen was accepted into the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, but decided the tuition was too expensive, so will start her studies closer to home. “Next year I will start a degree in design at UNSW and from there, who knows, something fun I hope.” 2508

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Happy 80th! Long-term CWA member and veteran Cultural Officer Elaine Cattell celebrated her 80th birthday last month. Elaine and her husband, Charlie, held a lunch for Stanwell Park branch members at the Rusty Wall Café in Helensburgh ahead of a weekend of celebrations with family. Former member Molly Billings delighted Elaine with her attendance as the two had started in the CWA together when their children were in

primary school. The Stanwell Park branch is extremely grateful to Elaine (and Charlie!) for all that they do for the CWA. After trialling Thursday meetings, the monthly meeting reverts to Tuesdays with the next one on September 6 at 10am. The annual general meeting will be held on October 11. Rates for the CWA Hall in The Drive are $25 per hour. Saturday nights $200; Friday nights $150. To book, phone Jannette Parsons on 4294 4367. – Heather Smith, Publicity Officer 2508

Treat your feet

develop symptoms of this in their feet, knees and even lower back. Because the human foot is such an intricate system, made out of more than 26 bones in each foot, functional foot orthotics can help in many different ways when specific areas of the foot need correction, accommodation or offloading. If you need a pair of orthotics for a specific issue, it is very important to get the best footwear, for easier fitting and best results. Once adequate footwear is chosen, you will go through a detailed biomechanical assessment, which checks ranges of motion of several joints, takes different measurements, assesses posture, and other clinical examinations. Once a biomechanical assessment is finished, the proper casting technique is needed to get the exact shape of your feet. Later on, an orthotic is custom made, using different materials and designs. It is important for everyone considering orthotics to be properly assessed by a qualified podiatrist. You need to ensure you get the right kind of orthotics – otherwise you might end up with something that has little or no clinical value. David is a podiatrist at Helensburgh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. 2508

Wondering if you need foot orthotics? Podiatrist David Caruana walks us through the process. Walking, as simple as it might seem, is a very complex mechanical process we take too

much for granted. Walking on soft surfaces was more common earlier in time and, if you have a closer look at the process of walking, feet are perfectly capable of walking on uneven surfaces. But today most of the surfaces we walk on are pavements and floors. If you walk barefoot on such hard surfaces, then more compensation mechanisms are likely to occur. These can easily alter the way our musculoskeletal system works. Shoes are an adaptation that have given humans the ability to walk on hard surfaces more easily and efficiently. In some individuals, however, long-term exposure to hard surfaces can alter the mechanics of the way their foot functions and they might

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Stanwell Park circa 1913, when Bonnie View was the most easterly home. Photo: Helensburgh & District Historical Society

Bonnie View

This Stanwell Park residence, once the holiday home of a Sydney baker, starred in The Gem of the Australian Coast, the 1913 film screened at sell-out shows last month. The Helensburgh & District Society presents a brief history. ‘Bonnie View” was built in 1908 by the White family of Gartrell White Bakery fame. It was considered to be the family’s holiday home. The South Coast Times, dated 16 May 1908, reported: “Mr William White, of Sydney, is erecting a handsome villa residence at Stanwell Park, and a number of other owners of blocks have given notice of their intention to build. It would be well for intending builders to know that the Council will insist on plans being submitted for approval before operations are commenced.” In Stanwell Park at the beginning of 1908, there were only three boarding houses and four other private houses on the Hargraves’ property. Also, there were two fettler (railway workers) shacks and a temporary shack for property developer Henry Halloran’s foreman of works. The first to build after the first auction on the Anniversary Weekend of 1908 was William White, of Gartrell White Bakery. His house, “Bonnie View”, was adjacent to the original railway line near the old Otford Tunnel. This substantial residence cost 400 pounds. In 1908, Bonnie View was the most easterly home, built on the top of The Drive, with panoramic views of the escarpment and sea. It was a short walk to the lagoon and surf, and one of the most prestigious blocks for sale on the Halloran Estate. During this period, Bonnie View was near the original South Coast Railway Line, after it left the notorious Otford Tunnel. The small number of houses built on the high side of The Drive had their adjoining backyards very close to the railway line. So close that many of the weekend travellers arriving by train took the opportunity to throw their luggage and supplies from the slowing train

into their backyards before arriving at Stanwell Park Station. During World War I, the White boys built an effigy of Kaiser Wilhelm II in the backyard, much to the amusement of passing passengers and train crews, who threw stones (or probably coal) at it. The Whites only used Bonnie View as a holiday home. Other owners and occupiers have included Charles David Hedges (1873-1937); Phoebe Eleanor Timperley (1878-1967); and Rev Charles Oliver (1903-1969) and Alexandra Oliver (1907-2000). Mrs Alexandra Oliver, the widow of Anglican minister Rev Charles Oliver, was a well-known resident who lived for many years at Bonnie View. Mrs Oliver possessed a wealth of stories about the old home, but sadly this oral history has passed with time. After the time of the Olivers in residence the home was unoccupied and left to deteriorate and needed extensive renovations to bring it back to its original splendor. This historic home was eventually beautifully restored by Cheryl and John Greenwood, and current owners, and remains that way today. The wrap-around verandah is the feature of the exterior taking advantage of the coastline vista it has had for more than 100 years. The interior is unique, with 10ft ceilings and extra-large windows and doors that open up onto the verandahs. The large interior room’s cladding is original plank boarding, beautifully painted in heritage colours. No expense has been spared bringing this beautiful turn-of-the-century home back to its glory days. (Sources: unpublished book The History of Stanwell Park by Michael Adams, TROVE, Helensburgh Historical Society archives.) 2508

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Mission to Fiji

On June 14, two local Christian school-leavers departed for a month-long mission trip to Fiji. Ryan Archer and Jacob “Doobla” Wood report on their trip. Funded and supported by the generosity of our friends and Church (Helensburgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church), we left for Fiji with 100 other Year 13 students. Year 13 is a gap-year program run by Youthworks College that facilitates Bible-based teaching for young Christians on how to serve as a Christian in the modern world. As part of the program, students spend a month in Fiji serving various churches, schools and villages throughout the country. We travelled to Fiji’s major cities, as well as spending quality time in remote villages and islands. During the month, the mission team visited a multitude of schools, churches and orphanages, where we spent our time building relationships, having fun, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus with anyone from toddlers to adults. We had the opportunity to preach in churches, as well as organise and run up to 10 Scripture classes a day in the primary and secondary schools.

VIEW Report By Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson Christmas in July was a successful celebration. Emma Wood, a Smith Family representative, gathered up a huge amount of stationery, rugs, bags and books for the “Learning for Life” programme and Christmas Appeal. Emma gave a speech of thanks, and also called Christmas-style trivia questions put together by Patti, all of which was much appreciated by everyone. Books can still be collected for the Christmas Appeal. Congratulations to Sheila and Carol, who received their new membership badges, and belatedly to Cathy Edwards on receiving her 10-year membership badge. The August lunch meeting was opened with a tribute to June Perry, formerly of Helensburgh, and a long-time VIEW member and office bearer, who passed away on 29 June. Her funeral at Engadine Presbyterian Church was well-attended by family,

Halfway through the month, our large team of young “missionaries” split into smaller groups. We went separate ways and spent a more concentrated 10-day mission in small towns, partnering with local churches. (Ryan spent his time in a small town called Dreketi and Doobla was a part of a pioneering team on a more remote island called Taveuni.) The mission trip was a challenging month, yet an incredible opportunity that could not have been made possible if it were not for the financial and prayerful support of our friends, family and church. 2508 friends, P.W.A. and VIEW Club members. The Speaker for August was Maria Blasi, from Illawarra Salt Therapy at Fairy Meadow. This therapy originated in Poland and Russia, and is a 100 percent natural therapy for easier breathing, for feeling and sleeping better, also for snoring! There were five visitors who will hopefully stay and become new members of VIEW. Tickets for the superb production of Aladdin at the Capitol can still be booked and paid for by 20 September. Take a Magic Carpet ride at the Saturday matinee 2pm, 3 December. Everyone, not just VIEW members, can avail themselves of the convenient travel to and from the theatre by bus from the Centennial Hotel at noon, so hurry now for your bookings. Please phone Chris on 4294 1103 or 0419 282 264 for details. The next lunch meeting will be an outing to the Gerroa Fisherman’s Club, travelling by bus, leaving at 10am from Tradies on 20 September. Please phone Margaret on 4294 1484 for new bookings or cancellations by Monday, 12 September. Then, at our meeting in October, we will learn about pressed flowers in a microwave! 2508

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Cricket club registration Join a great club for the upcoming cricket season. Sean Mullally reports

Helensburgh Cricket Club is looking for players for season 2016/17. We have the Milo In2Cricket and T20 Blast programs for younger kids, as well as teams in the U10s through to the U16s. This season for the first time Helensburgh Cricket Club will also have an all-girls team for girls aged from 11 to 17. Visit www.helensburghcc.nsw.cricket.com. au, or Helensburgh Tigers Cricket Club. 2508

COALCLIFF SLSC OFFICE BEARERS

Leo Stevens is new Coalcliff SLSC president; Craig Hall is registrar; vice-president Barry Allen, Bill McWilliam & Dave Winner; club captain Rob Deacon; chief instructor Dave Winner; secretary Craig Picker; treasurer Barry Allen; nipper captains Peter Stone & Darren Frederiksen; gear steward Peter Cugaly; powercraft captain Bill McWilliam; publicity officer Jenelle McWilliam; competition coordinator Adam McAughey; website manager Darren Frederiksen; clothing coordinator Anne-Maree Connolly; canteen coordinator is vacant. (We wish Grant Smith, who did not stand

NSW State Champ Helensburgh’s Irish dancing champion Mia Robinson (our July cover star) is the NSW State Champion and has qualified for the World Championships, her mum Belinda told 2508. Well done, Mia!

for election, and Lynn all the best and thank them for their years of tireless service.) n 2016 presentation night awards were: Patrol of the Year, Adam McAughey’s Patrol 6; Tammy Rae Award (Most Outstanding Member) Peter Stone & Damien Lloyd; Kel Janti Award (Best Active Member) Nicole & Craig Hall; Glen Andrews Award (Most Outstanding Youth Member) Page Penrose & Natasha Deacon; Jim Dalmer Award (Most Outstanding Cadet) Aidan Frederiksen; Lancaster Award (Tries Hardest in Point Score) Peter Cugaly; Barry Allen Perpetual (Most Patrol Hours) Anne-Maree Connolly. – Thanks to Jenelle McWilliam for this report. 2508

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Sunday social golf club While Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little babysits, Tony ‘The Prez’ Gersback reports on the club’s good-fun shenanigans. Things you will never hear our lovely wives / partners say about golf: l “I love it when you play golf on Sundays, I just wish you had time to play on Saturday too.” l “I’d rather watch golf and drink beer with you than go shopping.” l “Forget our anniversary / Valentine’s Day and buy yourself a new set of clubs.” And now my report: On a pleasant Sunday morning in early August, a field of 24 eagerly approached the first tee, ready to put in a medal-winning performance in the second round of the Club Championships. It was obvious we had all been watching way too much of the Olympics! Heavy rain had left the course looking more like an Olympic swimming pool – if you stood still for too long over your shot, you sank about six inches into the ground. To everyone’s amazement (including mine), yours truly scrambled through to take a gold medal

Tradies social golf Gone with the wind on the green, by Barry Thompson. “Gentle blows the August breeze …” The bloke who wrote that verse has never teed off into a Boomerang gale. It was also cold on August 13, but by 9am I could feel my fingers and settled into my usual patchwork of triumph and tragedy. Mick Carroll shot an 85 off the stick; deduct his outrageous 29 handicap and he won the day with a net 56. We expect the Handicapper will have a long hard look at this result. Ken Sandridge cobbled a credible 65 for second

on a count back; silver went to Peter ‘Ben’ Gardner; bronze to Mark ‘Pommie’ Buckley, also on a countback. Vouchers, Eskies and kitchen items were bestowed upon us for our victories. Minor prizes were bagged by: Rob ‘Big Brass’ Miller, Timmy ‘The Bulldog’ Lowe, Rob ‘Indy’ Jones, ‘Lucky’ Phil Wilson, Mark ‘Pommie’ Buckley, Micky ‘D’ Bowron and our singing sensation, Peter ‘Soprano’ Sullivan. Our great Sunday Social Golf Club is always looking for new members; don’t be shy if you’re not the world’s best golfer – none of us are! Tee off is 8am on the first Sunday of each month. Be at the Boomerang Golf Clubhouse by 7.30am and just ask for Rob, Vicki or Tony. It’s that easy. Heard at the 19th hole: “Say, isn’t that a new putter?” “Yep, sure is.” “What happened to your old one?” “It couldn’t swim!” 2508 and Steve Egbers survived a countback with Brian Taylor and Bill Dodd, all 66, to take third – a pleasing distribution of the Helensburgh Butchery and Gallardo’s Pizzeria vouchers. Mick Bourke and Roger Hendry presented their third cards for Mick Carroll’s merciful judgement and Mick also won the Helensburgh Driving Range Voucher. Tung beat Geoff 2/0 in the match play. The match of the century, Sparrow vs Steve, will be played in the near future. Back to Tradies to be fed by Mark. The club’s barbecue area, well sheltered and overlooking the children’s play area, is an ideal spot for a group celebration. Keep it in mind. Club captain Steve is organising an away event for October. Tentative date is Sunday, October 30. Our next outing will be at Boomerang on Saturday, September 17. We tee off at 7am. Golfers of all standards are welcome. Just turn up early and ask for Mick or Rod. This month we play the ever-popular Stableford format. Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club or contact me on bazto78@yahoo.com. Fact: I play golf like a dodgy politician – caught in one bad lie after another! 2508

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Injury fails to stop BMX star Burgh BMX champ Kai Sakakibara has worked hard to overcome a knee injury. Here’s an update from Kai. As Saya mentioned in her most recent column [2508 District News, August 2016], I injured my left knee quite badly during sprint training. At the time it seemed like just a very bad graze and a bit of bruising, but that night my knee started swelling up and I struggled to walk. I later found out that I had torn my PCL. I spent the first couple of weeks feeling sorry for myself; I was worried about missing out on vital preparation for the World Cup rounds coming up in late September, and was increasingly anxious as my knee took its time getting better. I was in a negative mood-state most days, worrying about what I was missing out on. However, with help from my coaches and family, I was slowly able to turn my mentality around. By accepting that the injury was going to be around for a while, I was able to shift my focus away from what I couldn’t do and focus on what I could do. At time of writing, it’s been five weeks since I injured my knee, and I’m finally getting back into my training 100 percent, including bike work. During my time injured, I worked my upper body harder than I had before, and working on

weaknesses including lower back strength. I worked my right leg in the gym, and slowly incorporated bodyweight work for my left leg. I learnt some important lessons during my time injured. For an athlete, injuries are unavoidable but that doesn’t mean that everything stops and you become a couch potato until you’re better. If one leg is injured, you can still train the other. You can still train upper body and core, improve your flexibility, and work on psychology and improving mental toughness. Viewing this injury as an opportunity, rather than a setback, has allowed me to focus my attention on what I can do, and ensured that I continued to improve during my time off the bike. Follow my sister Saya and I at kaisakakibarabmx and sayasakakibarabmx. 2508

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S.A.F.E.R. for kids

Take 5 steps to prevent a tragedy. By Siria Thomas, of Northern Stars Swim School and convenor of Australian Swim Schools Association’s S.A.F.E.R. Swimming Program. As the weather begins to warm up, the incidences of drowning increase. Last year in Australia, 35 children (aged 0 to 14 years) died from drowning, according to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report. We also know that for every child who died there were six children who experienced a non-fatal drowning, with many of these suffering irreversible brain injuries. The good news is drowning is almost always preventable. Take these five simple steps to help ensure your children are SAFER in and around water this summer: 1. SWIMMING SKILLS Swimming lessons not only provide swimming and survival skills, but also teach children vital water safety knowledge. Learning how to resurface in deep water and float or get back to the wall has saved many little lives. Learning to swim is not just another one of their activities, it is a life skill that all children deserve. Please remember though that knowing how to swim is not enough to prevent drowning – all of the other layers below must also be in place. Children can get tired, they can panic in cold or swirling water and still go under. 2. ADULT SUPERVISION “What’s the golden rule at the pool? Never go swimming without an adult!” In and around any water, kids five years and under, and all nonswimmers, MUST be supervised by a responsible, active adult – and remain within arm’s reach – at all times. Put your phone away and don’t take your eyes off them. Drowning is fast and silent. 3. F ENCES & GATES Ensure fences and gates are regularly checked and are always compliant, if a child finds a small gap it could mean tragedy. Relocate any climbable objects, such as tree branches, and push nearby tables and chairs away from the barriers and never prop open the pool gate.

4. E MERGENCY PLANNING Learn how to perform CPR, and teach the whole family who to call in the event of an emergency – 000 from a landline, or 112 from a mobile phone. If a child is missing, always check the pool and any other water hazards in the nearby area first – seconds count. 5. REDUCE THE RISK! Drowning does not discriminate and no parent can ever afford to think ‘that won’t happen to me’. Join with us to make the Illawarra a NO DROWN TOWN. Remember the acronym S.A.F.E.R. and apply each of these layers together at all times. If one layer fails, another one may just save a life. 2508

Learn to Swim at Helensburgh & Corrimal Public Pools Lessons for babies through to stroke correction. Afternoons and Saturday mornings Oct - April. Fully qualified teachers following successful Northern Stars Program. Open Day with jumping castle, visit from Saferoo, free trial lessons, assessment and registration will be on: Helensburgh: Saturday 24 September 2016 10am - 2pm Corrimal: Saturday 17 September 2016 10am - 2pm

Phone 42858700 or info@northernstars.com.au

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Nipper to President A Coalcliff SLSC member has risen through the club’s ranks. Jenelle McWilliam reports.

Long-time Coalcliff SLSC member Leo Stevens, 28, is the club’s new – and youngest – president

It is with great pleasure Coalcliff SLSC announces the election of 28-year-old Leo Stevens as our president for the 2016/17 Surf Life Saving season. The 1994/95 Season was young Leo’s first at Coalcliff, accompanying his older sister Toni, dad Rod Stevens and mum Rosemary Thompson, previously of Stanwell Park. I wonder if Rod and Rosemary ever thought their son would go onto be Coalcliff ’s first president to have come up through the Nipper ranks and our youngest president. The family of four have all been active patrol members, all achieved their Bronze Medallions. Rod also gained Silver Medallion IRB Driver, IRB Crew and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates. Rosemary was an outstanding ocean swimmer competing in Masters events. Leo has been an active patrol member since 2006, patrol captain and has stood in as club captain during Rob Deacon’s holidays. He has been busy over the years, improving his Surf Life Saving skills gaining the following awards: Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving); IRB Crew Certificate; Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations; Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate; Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care; Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue; Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management; Silver Medallion IRB Driver; and Surf Rescue Certificate.

Sadly, Rod and Rosemary passed away far too young; Rosemary in 2012 and Rodney in 2009. They would both be very proud of Leo, as are the members of Coalcliff SLSC. (For details of other Office Bearers as well as presentation night award-winners, turn to page 47.) n Registration for Coalcliff SLSC for the 2016/17 season can be done at www.coalcliffslsc. com.au, or in person on these registration days: • Saturday, August 27, from 9am until 11am at Helensburgh (outside surf shop in Walker St) • Sunday, September 18, from 9am until 11am at Coalcliff surf club • Prior to the first Nippers event of the season on October 9, from 8am at the surf club. n Registration for Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC juniors for the 2016/17 season can be done at www.stanwellparksurfclub.com, or in person on these registration days: • Friday, September 2, from 4pm to 6pm, Tradies Helensburgh • Saturday, September 3, from 9am to noon, outside Old Pizzarama Building, Walker Street • Sunday, September 18, from 2pm to 4pm, Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC. The 2016/17 Nipper Season starts on Sunday, October 9. For more, email seagulls@stanwellparksurfclub. com or visit www.stanwellparksurfclub.com 2508

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