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LETTERS 04 Ambulance call-out delays A concerned paramedic speaks out; Lee Evans MP responds; plus memoriams NEWS 06 School holiday guide Surfing, art, circus acts, commando kids – how to keep your children entertained and stay sane during the Easter break 10 Goal setters Holy Cross camp yields positive lessons 12 Cover feature Meet our dressage star, Tanisha Ryan 14 Health scare ‘4 more cancer cases’ near Parkes Street site 18 Coke works tour District leaders invited to site 20 Symbio report Watch out for the mini beasts!

22 School news Stanwell Park celebrates 100 years!

23 Pink Lady revealed The story behind a scrumptious apple 24 What’s on First aid, dog needs a home, playgroups galore 26 Class act Meet SPAT’s new president, Ian Stevens 28 Great bushwalks For you and your family 30 Healthy eating An expert reveals what foods to avoid 31 Super security ElectroTechnics is at the cutting edge of new tech BUSINESS 33 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 44 Life savers Memorial Paddle 45 BMX Oceania champs 46 Tides 47 Golf Rain, rain, go away!

48 League Tigers get cash boost

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS HEATHER MCNAUGHTON

was born and raised in England before moving to Australia in 1995.

She has lived in Helensburgh since 2004, where she now lives with her husband and two children. Heather has a background in marketing, publishing and distribution, and currently works from home as a magazine promotions manager. As a former Brownie and Guide in her childhood, Heather took on the role of publicity officer for Helensburgh Girl Guides after her daughter joined the unit in 2016. Read her report on page 22.

has been a member of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (S.P.A.T.) for 13 years and has held many positions in S.P.A.T. a few of them being Treasurer, President and now Communication Officer. Being part of a small non-for-profit organisation such as S.P.A.T has given him the opportunity to share creative and performing arts skills with others. Cameron has lived in the 2508 area for 16 years and sees the value of contributing and promoting groups just like S.P.A.T. Read his report on page 26.

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Write to 2508! Send your letters to PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au RESPONSE TO MP LEE EVANS I am bemused by Lee Evans's response[in March's 2508] to the ambulance delays for the Helensburgh and surrounding district.

In Sydney where you have multiple Ambulance stations and resources, which still struggle to cover the normal workload, resources are shuffled around to try and cover areas. However, this is not done in Helensburgh.

We have 1 duty Ambulance to cover the whole Helensburgh and surrounding district on day shift and the same two Paramedics on call at night to cover the whole Helensburgh and surrounding district.

When the Helensburgh duty Ambulance is transporting a patient to hospital or, even worse, sent to cover the Bulli or Wollongong areas, our community is left totally uncovered. The control room NEVER rotates any other available ambulance resource to cover Helensburgh.

The control room used to have a ring-around list of off-duty Paramedics that they would sometimes use to try and cover emergency calls. The local offduty Paramedics would go out of their way to drop everything and respond to a request for assistance their community in its time of need.

This veiled attempt to cover the NSW Ambulance Service’s shortages is not used by the control room any more as it is too time consuming for the control room.

– Concerned local Paramedic 'HELENSBURGH IS ALWAYS COVERED' n 2508 asked Member for Heathcote, Lee Evans, for his response. Here it is: “I have been assured

by NSW Ambulance that, as is the case for any station within NSW, paramedics from surrounding

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areas respond to patients in Helensburgh if local paramedics are busy treating and or transporting patients. Control Centre staff will call in off-duty paramedics when and if necessary. The claims that were raised in the letter to the editor that you sent to my office are simply not true.

“Helensburgh is always covered. NSW Ambulance assures me that they always dispatch the closest most appropriate resource to patients with life-threatening injuries. I hope this clarification will help to reassure the community in light of misinformation that has been in the media recently.”

COMMUNITY NOTICES CILA GREGSON 11.9.2001 TO 20.3.17 Farewell Cila, friend to all animals, children and people.

Cila enjoyed a life full of walks on the beach, games of tug of war, play dates with her doggie friends, starring in doggie training videos and many treats.

Constant companion to Sonia, Christopher, Riley and Vera. Much loved, always in our hearts.

DZOPALIC, ZIVOTA (DICK): Passed away on 22 April 1988.

In loving memory of our father and grandfather.

Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Sadly missed always. Maria, Rick and family.

DZOPALIC, ZORKA: Passed away on 14 May 2015.

Forever in our hearts and thoughts and sadly missed everyday by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Together again with her loving husband. Maria, Rick and family. 2508

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Holiday survival guide

What can I doooooooo? Plenty of things! Check out these local ideas for the school holidays, writes Cath Hill.

BE CREATIVE Make a dreamcatcher Kat Erskine at Uluwatu Blue in Stanwell Park will hold Dreamcatcher Workshops on Thursdays 13 and 20 April. From 11am, about 2 hours, $35 per person, includes all materials, a drink, snacks and a gelato.

Suitable for all ages. Uluwatu Blue is at 109 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park.

children who can ride unassisted without training wheels. Improve your skills and confidence. Bring your own bike or hire one for free.

Contact: (02) 4227 7111 or rso@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

Essential Surf School Make the most of living near the ocean by learning to surf.

Stanwell Park resident Fiona The store is on Instagram and Facebook @katsuluwatublue. Hunt runs the Essential Surf School at various locations along the coast, including Coledale.

Catbird Art Studio in Stanwell Park Get playful with clay and create an unique object to Visit the shop at 20 Walker Street, Helensburgh, call 0407 283 117 or go to treasure. All ages. 9.30-11am. ‘Amazing www.essentialsurfandskate.com.au. architecture’ is on Thursday, April 20. ‘Zoological creatures’ is on Friday, April 21. $30 per workshop Symbio Wildlife Park including art materials.

Have you visited the new farmyard and bottlefed a Call Laura Stekovic on 0479 154 589. lamb? Had a Close Encounter with a red panda, koala or a dingo? Helensburgh’s zoo is a great family Get crafty with The Art Box Local artists Lucy Lee and Emma Morris are day out, and locals can visit again and again! Ask about a season pass. 9.30am-5pm daily, 7-11 teaming up to hold creative workshops at Helensburgh Scout Hall. Tuesday, April 11: Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Helensburgh.

Facebook @SymbioZoo or call (02) 4294 1244.

Easter Craft. Tuesday, April 18: Autumn Adventures. Friday, April 21: Ceramic Commando Kids or Creative Creations. 10-11am (ages 2-5, Circus Camp accompanying adult required, $16).

Burgh Healthy Hub again 1.30-3pm (ages 5-10, $25).

Facebook @thartboxstudio2508 or email theartbox2508@gmail.com. delivers a knockout school holiday program. Choose from Commando Kids Coal Coast Emporium (obstacle course, physical Helensburgh’s bookshop and learning space has a challenges and bushwalks) great school holiday program including making or the Creative Circus Pokemon and fairy paradise balls, junior robotics, Camp (bring an idea and super hero, fairy and dragon art workshops. develop your character and $25-35 per class. 9a Walker Street, Helensburgh. Facebook tricks into an act.).

Coal Coast Emporium or call 0415 036 660.

Mon-Wed, April 10-12, 10am-3pm.

Succulent Art with Succart by Ally, Caringbah Create an artwork using succulents while learning about plants and recycling. For 8-12 year olds.

Thursday, April 13, 2.30-4pm. $45 per child includes materials and afternoon tea.

Contact: Facebook: succartbyally or 0410 667 414.

GET OUT & ABOUT Free Cycling Safety and Skills Workshop Wednesday, April 19, 3-4.30pm at Lang Park, Wollongong. This fun session is open to adults and

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Full day $60. Half day $ 40 (10am-1pm). BURGH Healthy Hub, 338 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. Contact: 4294 1282 or www.burgh.com.au.

Giant Garden Bugs in the Gong 10-13 April: Check out the lives of creepy crawlies at the Wollongong Botanic Garden’s Discovery Centre. 10am Mini Beast Treasure Hunt. 11am Crazy Critter Crafts. 12.30pm Giant Water Bugs Garden Show. For ages 3 to 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $10.50 per child, $20.50 for a family of two or more children. www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au, (02) 4225 2636.

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Pick your own Pink Lady apples Nothing compares to the sweet, crunchy joy of eating an apple fresh from the tree. Darkes Glenbernie Orchard are conducting Pick Your Own Pink Lady Apple Tours on the first two weekends in April.

Bookings are required, go to www.darkes.com. au. The Apple Shack shop will be closed over Easter long weekend but open other days throughout the school holidays as usual, 10am-4.30 pm. The orchard is at 259 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest.

FIND INDOOR ACTION Crawchy’s swim school Build your swimming skills with Crawchy’s fun school holiday intensives.

Contact: , 17 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. Facebook: Crawchys Swim School or 02) 4294 9999.

If the weather is no good and the kids need to burn off energy, try: l Hangtime, indoor trampoline park in Wollongong, hangtime.net.au l Flip Out, indoor trampolining in Wollongong, flipout.net.au l Hangdog, an indoor rock and boulder climbing gym in Coniston, hangdog.com.au l Inflatable World, indoor inflatable playgrounds with branches at Miranda, Narellan and North Wollongong, www.inflatableworldoz.com.au l Engadine Leisure Centre or Sutherland Leisure Centre. Sutherland indoor pool has a giant inflatable obstacle course, open 11.30am-2.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of the holidays as well as the usual Sundays (not public holidays).

8th annual World Circus Day! Local circus arts groups are joining forces for lots of fun. Free.

Facebook: World Circus Day: Wollongong NSW.

Clown through Costume Design workshop, Wollongong Tuesday, April 18, 10am-2pm. Follow up your circus day by creating a clown character and costume design (suitable for 8-12 year olds). $35 plus booking fee, at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. Merringong Theatre Co. also runs a four-day Creativity Camp from April 10-13 involving theatre craft and performance workshops for kids aged 5-13. $240 plus booking fee.

Further details: www.merrigong.com.au, 4224 5999.

LEARN AND GROW Tinkering Together at the Early Start Discovery Space, University of Wollongong The Early Start Discovery Space is kid heaven (newborns to 10 years) and these holidays you can tinker with catapults, kites and cars and coding. There are plenty of Easter activities too.

Check out the program: www.earlystartdiscoveryspace.edu.au.

Science Centre and Planetarium, Wollongong How fun are the names of these workshops for budding scientists: Crystals and Ice-Cream, Forensic Science, Bubbles and Burp and Fizzy Science. Suitable for ages six to 10. $20 per child per workshop for Science Centre members and $25 for non-members.

The Planetarium also has ‘Dancing under the stars’ on Wednesday, April 19 at 10.30am – a morning of movement, stories and glow dancing in www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Leisure-Centres/whats-on the dark for newborns to six-year-olds.

And there are Computer Coding and Game Creation camps for ages seven to 17.

IT’S SHOW TIME! Visit www.sciencecentre.com.au/learn/holidays or 02) 4286 5000.

Diary of a Wombat, IMB Theatre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, FloGirls – “Free to be Me” workshop Wollongong Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11 Life coach Jenna Claire Fletcher teaches techniques to inspire confidence, courage and resilience in and 12, 10am and 12.30pm pre-teen girls. Years 2-4, April 10. Years 5-7, April performances. The cheeky and 11. 8.45am-3.30pm. $160 full day workshop. At The mischievous wombat from the popular children’s book comes to life through music and puppetry. For Illawarra Grammar School, Mangerton.

Contact: Jenna on 0411 824 182 or jenna@flogirls.com or ages 3+. $29 for all tickets, plus booking fee.

Facebook: FlogirlsMovement.

Book online at www.merrigong.com.au or call 4224 5999.

World Circus Day, Stuart Park, Wollongong Saturday April 15, 10am to 12.30pm. School holidays can be a total circus so embrace it at the

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Free fun at Helensburgh Library A world of books and DVDs to borrow, plus Easter holiday activities. Turn to page 24 for more. 2508

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On 8 February, Year 6 went on a well-earned camp at The Tops Conference Centre. The camp is held at the beginning of every year and aims to improve leadership qualities, teamwork skills and selfconfidence. It lasted three days and two nights and was jam-packed with exciting activities.

The teachers were very generous in staying with the students and being away from their families.

Mr Bõdy, Mr Dickinson, Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Spouszta all took turns in supervising and preventing Year 6 from getting up to any mischief.

Miss Perre, Miss Barnett and Mr Whitehall also dropped in to say hello.

Josh, a Tops instructor, encouraged students to set a goal for themselves. Two students, Lucinda and Tyson, shared theirs.

Lucinda said: “I liked the Giant Swing and the Survivor Course because of the way they both pushed me to try harder. One of my goals was to reach the top of the Giant Swing and I’m proud to say I made it!”

Tyson said: “I liked the vertical climbing cluster because it tested me to reach my goal and made me feel more confident. My goal was to get to the top of the cluster and look at the amazing view of the Tops. By reaching my goal it really pushed me to go outside my comfort zone. The activity was hard because it involved a lot of strength and agility and I’m really happy that I made it to the top.”

There were seven activities, each one lasting two hours. The first was the Survivor Course, which focused mainly on teamwork. Two groups of 11

made their way through several obstacles designed to test the team’s collaboration. This was followed by the Giant Swing, which concentrated on each student’s daring and courage.

Then came Games Night, consisting of near-impossible tasks to complete in 60 seconds.

For example, using a piece of pasta to string smaller pieces of pasta onto using only your mouth! Or dropping marbles into a giant noodle hoping that they would knock over pieces of chalk 2m away!

The next day was the fourth activity, Kart Racing, where quite a few of the students went over the speed limit. Fortunately, aside from a few crashes, there were no serious injuries. Soon after was Archery, during which one student, Scarlet, got a bullseye on only her third turn! It was an amazing feat, according to Year 6, mainly because of the weight of the arrows, the distance between the archer and the target, and the scorching sun.

The next activity was Movie Night, filled with lollies, laughter and a giant beanbag! The movie was Hunt for the Wilderpeople and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. The final activity was the Climbing Cluster, which focussed on concentration, determination and confidence. The star of this activity was Mia, the first student to reach the top of any of the climbing equipment.

On the whole, all the students had a fabulous time, none of which would have been possible without the help and support of both parents and teachers. Mr Dickinson and the teachers have sure set the bar high for next year’s camp! 2508

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A Darkes Forest teen is wowing the crowds and judges with her impressive dressage performances. And her goal is to compete in the Olympics. 2508 reports.

When we meet Tanisha Ryan at Andoran Stud in Darkes Forest for an afternoon photo-shoot, it’s clear this 16-year-old equestrian is disciplined and committed. She’s warm and polite to 2508 and our photographer Anthony Warry, but we can tell she has her mind on training.

Tanisha competes in high-level dressage against adult/professional riders and she plans to compete at the internationally sanctioned Sydney CDI (Concours de Dressage International) from April 27 to 29 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

At time of writing, Tanisha had just been presented with her award for Secondary Interschools Dressage Champion at the Equestrian NSW awards night.

Tanisha was kind enough to take time out of her hectic schedule to answer 2508’s questions.

Photos by Anthony Warry

How did you get interested in horses?

My love for horses came from mum (Leanne) who is a very big horse lover. Mum put me on a pony at 18 months and then she took me out horse-riding regularly, which further strengthened my natural love for these four-legged beasts. I was obsessed with My Little Pony and played horse games with my friends, along with begging for a horse of my own for my birthday every year – just as every other young girl does! I adored visiting my local riding school and fell off quite a few times but that did not deter me.

Mum bought her first horse in March 2012 (I was 11) and so further introduced me to this world. My parents bought my first horse, Northern Lights (Jindy), who I ride to this day, at the end of 2012 and I have been competing since then.

Tell us about your two horses.

I have two competition horses: Northern Lights (Jindy) and Quizzical (Gidget). Jindy is an Appaloosa-cross-Quarter horse, aged 16. He had never done dressage until I got him and we have worked through the lower levels together, and are now competing at Prix St George level, which is an internationally recognised dressage level of competition, whilst some of the lower levels are only Australian recognised levels.

Jindy is my best buddy and has taught me so much in the four years that I have owned him, including teaching me how to fall off gracefully.

Gidget is a 10-year-old Australian Warmblood, bred for Dressage and was highly trained when I bought her. I have owned her for 18 months and again we are competing Prix St George but hoping we can go onto higher levels. She’s a gorgeous girl, very calm and forgives my silly mistakes whilst making sure I ride to the best of my abilities.

Why dressage?

Originally, I wanted to be an elite show jumper but after having riding lessons from my first coach, Danielle Fredericks, and entering my first small dressage competition, I was hooked.

Dressage is an equestrian discipline with the aim of riding and training a horse in a manner that develops obedience, flexibility, and balance. It’s a tough sport as it is a matter of not only practice, memory, horse and rider combination, skill, strength, agility but also your ability to relax and therefore stop tension from entering the horse.

Dressage judges score each predetermined movement on a scale of 0-10; 0 being “movement not shown” and 10 being “excellent”.

Give us a few details about your training schedule.

I ride both Gidget and Jindy four to five times a week and am competing them most weekends.

Once a week, I receive lessons from my very supportive and fantastic coach, Jacqui van Montfrans, who has been training me for two years now. I do cross-training including swimming, running and bike riding every week to make sure I am at the best I can be.

Along with all these activities, I complete my school work and assignments wherever I can find and make time. I also work part-time at Darkes Forest Riding Ranch giving lessons.

Why do you do it?

I do it for the rare occasion of perfect harmony and communication between horse and rider. This feeling is absolutely amazing as you’ve been practising for so long, day in and day out, and suddenly you understand. You have an ‘a-ha’

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Below: Tanisha and Jindy (on her right) and Gidget (on her left).

moment, as Jacqui calls it, where you discover that by making a small adjustment in your body, the horse is able to move and understand you better.

Dressage gives me direction in my life and in its own way allows me to overcome adversity in other aspects of my life, as well as allowing me to escape and have an outlet.

Tell us about your very supportive parents.

My mum and dad are the reason that I am where I am today with my sport. They are the best people in the world and do everything in their power to enable me to have fun competing and training my ponies. Even before I had horses, both my parents were supportive in everything I did, whether it be dancing, netball, swimming or academic things.

To have their support is absolutely fantastic and I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have their constant help or encouragement.

It is true that after much contemplation they decided to move all the animals and ourselves down to Darkes Forest [from South Cronulla] so I could continue to pursue my riding despite the fact that they were leaving behind their dream house!

I still can’t believe how lucky I am to have them and love them to absolute pieces.

What’s your ultimate goal: the Olympics?

My main goal is to compete for Australia at the Olympics and World Equestrian Games. I am aiming for the 2024 Olympics. It has been a dream of mine since day 1 of competing in the dressage world and I am determined to show the world what I’m capable of doing. 2508

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2508 SPECIAL REPORT

'4 more cancer cases' in Helensburgh health scare

Following an emotional plea for 'clean air' at a community meeting in March, residents have appealed for urgent action to deal with the suspected contamination at a Parkes Street building site. 2508 reports.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been contacted for immediate help amid growing community fears of the potential serious health risks posed by the suspected contaminated soil at 98a Parkes Street, Helensburgh.

In February, Council visited the residential development site after residents complained about an “odour emanating from the site” following “soil evacuation” there.

Residents were concerned about potential health hazards. Wollongong councillor and Helensburgh resident Greg Petty said the situation needed urgent action.

Residents near the site contacted Cr Petty with their concerns in late February and he has been working closely with them since then to help find a solution to the problem.

Many of those who live in the immediate area have told Cr Petty that they believe there was a higher than average rate of cancer diagnoses in nearby residents.

Cr Petty told 2508 in early March that he had received reports of “10 health cases” in the nearby area. As this issue went to press, he told us a resident reported “four more cancer cases” – some of those pancreatic cancer.

The matter made both print and TV news headlines last month, first in an Illawarra Mercury article titled “Helensburgh health fears after six residents reportedly diagnosed with cancer”.

Cr Petty said, “We have a responsibility not to inflame the situation. But, I have been speaking with residents for over 10 days now. I have seen and read the correspondence from the period, 2002 and 2003, there is plenty of concern on my part the matter was mismanaged by council.

“And again, when the recent DA application was processed by council, residents’ concerns were dismissed and ultimately ignored. There were sufficient red flags in the submissions for Council to take a precautionary approach at that time.”

A MATTER OF 'GREAT URGENCY' Residents voiced their growing concerns at a sometimes emotional Neighbourhood Forum 1

NF1 co-convenor Warwick Erwin shared council's latest news on 98a Parkes Street at a March 8 meeting at Helensburgh Community Centre.

(NF1) meeting on Wednesday, March 8.

More than 15 residents attended the 7pm meeting, which lasted for almost an hour and a half at the Helensburgh Community Centre.

(NF1 is a monthly meeting, during which any 2508 residents have the opportunity to discuss local issues and have their concerns or suggestions relayed to Wollongong City Council. NF1 generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month between February and November each year. It is co-convened by local residents Warwick Erwin and Jenny Sherratt.)

Cr Petty told the NF1 meeting he was penning a letter to the NSW Premier, appealing to her for official assistance in the matter, which was of “great urgency”.

Mr Erwin said he was planning to send a follow-up email to Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery to stress the seriousness of the situation. Cr Bradbery had been invited to the meeting but was unable to attend. Four ward councillors were invited but none were able to attend; two sent their apologies.

One resident, who asked for her name not to be published, said during the meeting: “We don’t want to cause any fuss, we don’t want any trouble; we just want to be able to open our windows and doors, and have clean air.”

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2508 SPECIAL REPORT

The Cowper Lane entrance to the Parkes Street site, whose developer has been directed by Wollongong City Council to have soil samples independently tested after nearby residents complained of an odour coming from the site and expressed fears that the ground there is contaminated.

COUNCIL ORDERED SOIL TESTS The council said, in a March 3 letter to residents, that its “staff met with local residents [on February 28, 2017] who had raised concerns about odours and potential contamination of the site”. The council inspection reported that the smell detected at the premises “had characteristics similar to antiseptic (or Dettol)”.

The property’s current owner bought the site in 2016. In December 2016, Wollongong City Council approved a Development Application for a dual occupancy subdivision on the property.

Council issued a ‘Direction to take Preventative Action’, dated March 3, which requires the developer to undertake effective soil sampling, by engaging the services of “a qualified, experienced environmental consultant” and preparing “a site sampling plan in accordance with the NSW EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] sampling guidelines for contaminated sites”.

WCC files indicate that a previous owner of the property had applied a substance known as mono chlor xylenol to the fence posts of a horse yard, which had been on the property about 15 years ago. Mono chlor xylenol is a chemical compound that may include phenols and is “known to emit an ‘antiseptic-like’ odour”. (A phenol, in layman’s terms, is an aromatic compound often found in household products, such as detergents.)

Council has ordered that soil samples be tested in “a NATA [National Association of Testing Authorities] accredited laboratory to determine the presence of the following chemical compounds: mono chlor xylenol (chloroxylenol), phenols and various fractions of phenolic compounds, BTEX … and any other chemical substances recommended by the consultant for testing based on historical land usage and activities”.

According to a NSW government fact sheet: “BTEX is a commonly used abbreviation for four hydrocarbon compounds — benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) — that are found in a range of products including tar, crude petroleum, diesel and petrol fuels and a variety of petroleum-related products.” It describes benzene in particular as “a known carcinogen”.

WHAT'S NEXT On March 3 council said the results of the soil sampling would be available in “about four weeks”.

On March 14 council announced the developer had completed erosion and sediment controls and had agreed to discontinue work on the site.

In a statement, WCC director planning and environment Andrew Carfield said: “NSW Health has suggested that any person with questions about their health should contact their doctor in the first instance.” 2508

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Coke site tour sparks ideas

Craft beer brewery, skate park, nature walk and more – a variety of ideas for possible future uses of sections of the former Coalcliff Coke Works have been floated at a community brainstorming session. 2508 reports.

Kate Strahorn, a director and one of the owners of Illawarra Coke Company, invited community leaders to attend a March 3 tour of the Coalcliff site, at 280 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, and a post-tour brainstorming session at Coalcliff SLSC. The Coke Works was closed in 2013 but the site is patrolled.

Kate contacted 2508 in February as she wanted to give residents the chance to have a say on the future use of sections of the site.

Parts of the 118-hectare property are zoned E2 (“preventing development that could destroy, damage or otherwise have an adverse effect on [high ecological, scientific, cultural or aesthetic values]”, states Wollongong City Council) and primary production.

“The Coalcliff Community Leaders day was an excellent opportunity to hear directly from locals community members interested in the future of the Coalcliff Coke Works site,” Kate told 2508.

“We were thrilled with the number of people who attended the site tour, despite challenging weather conditions, and participated in the brainstorm. I felt we finished the day with a strong list of ideas.

“I plan to stay in contact and continue to update and consult with the attendees from the Community Leaders Day as we work through how best to evolve the site.”

As this issue went to press, expressions of interest for the property were being sought. 2508

Community leaders attended a March 3 tour of the Coalcliff Coke Works at the invitation of Kate Strahorn (above, centre), a director and one of the owners of the Illawarra Coke Company, which owned and operated the site.

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It’s a bug’s life Symbio’s Kevin Fallon reports.

When you visit Symbio it’s easy to assume that the most fascinating creatures are our tigers, cheetahs or monkeys. But take a closer look and you will find an amazing world in our mini-beast exhibit.

Mini-beasts is the term we use to describe invertebrates (or insects) such as spiny and leafy stick insects, goliath stick insects, spiders, giant cockroaches, snails, katydids and many more creatures that look like something from the pages of a science fiction novel.

Without insects our world would die. About 80 percent of world’s plants rely on insects for pollination. So we’d have plant and food shortages,

Good clean up!

By Merilyn House

What a fantastic response from our Helensburgh Community to Clean Up Australia Day on 5 March. 28 volunteers cleaned up streets around Helensburgh, including Cemetery Road, Cawley Road, the entrance to the Big Dam firetrail and the northern end of Parkes Street.

Rubbish picked up included a large supply of

Ask Bohmer Arborist Clive Woodnutt (aka Bohmer, his climbing name) answers readers’ questions.

There’s a tree I want to remove from the front garden but I’d rather do it myself plus save some money.

Any advice on where to start?

We often hear of horrific tree-related accidents at people’s homes across the Illawarra, so we strongly advise against ‘dodgy DIY’ jobs.

Working with high-risk equipment such as chainsaws – particularly at heights – requires specific skills, training and qualifications and we would therefore encourage you to engage a

Park operations supervisor Ryan Leahy has been fascinated by insects since childhood.

plus the world would also pile up with rubbish as insects help plant and animal matter decompose.

Think about that next time you take a stroll down Symbio’s Bug Alley. 2508 bundled advertising pamphlets from March 2015, a fridge, lots of demolition and building material from Cawley Road, a very rusty shopping trolley and numerous drink cans and bottles.

Our new Bushcare Group at Helensburgh Creek has started. We are working on the second Thursday and last Wednesday of the month. For April that will be Thu 13 April and Wed 26 April, 9 am to 12 noon, 78 Parkes Street.

For more information visit www.helensburgh landcare.org.au, merilyn@helensburghlandcare. org.au, 0414 819 742 (Merilyn). 2508 professionals who know what they are doing.

However, unlike other trades-based businesses, there is no licence required to undertake tree work and we know many property owners who – sometimes unknowingly – have engaged companies with insufficient insurances, staff qualifications or industry recognition, so always ask to see up-to-date documentation, including registration with Arboriculture Australia or the Tree Contractors Association.

Before removing a tree, you also need to factor in council regulations regarding removal or works on certain trees. You don’t want to be left with hefty fines, insurance issues or hospital bills.

You might think you can’t afford to engage the professionals, but can you afford not to? n SafeWork NSW has just released a new video safety alert – Working safely with trees. It stars Bohmer’s Tree Care on location in Thirroul. Watch the crew at work: bohmerstreecare.com.au. 2508

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School turns 100 Stanwell Park Public School will hold its Centenary Celebration at a special assembly at 11am on Friday, April 28. Students and staff will dress in period clothing for the day, play old-fashioned games, such as jacks and marbles, and perform dances, including the heel and toe polka.

Old photos and memorabilia will be on display next door to the school in the Anglican Church, where the first classes were held from 1917.

The school will hold several major events to mark the centenary during 2017. There will be a 1917 picnic-themed fete on June 17; an oral history presentation and open class rooms on August 3, during Education Week; and a 100 Year Celebratory Dinner at Panorama House on Friday, October 20.

For more information on the school’s celebrations, please call 4294 1191. 2508

Guides earn water badges Heather McNaughton reports.

Helensburgh Junior Girl Guides have started 2017 with a splash, having chosen to work towards earning their Water badge during term 1.

Although the weather has supported the water theme by providing more than its fair share of rainfall over the past weeks, the girls have still managed to participate in several activities and challenges towards their badgework.

Participation in The Water Bucket Challenge has given the girls a greater insight into the hardships faced by families in developing countries with poor access to water supply. The girls were challenged to see how far they were able to carry a bucket of water without spilling the contents. This proved to be a lot more difficult than they first expected!

Other fun and educational activities scheduled this term to fulfil the badge requirements include fishing, pond-dipping, water filtration experiments, canoeing and kayaking.

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Girl Guides offers a safe and fun environment for girls to learn valuable life skills, such as teamwork and problem solving, and to try a wide range of new and exciting activities they may not otherwise have the chance to experience, such as abseiling, kayaking and camping.

Junior Guides (age 7-10) meet Friday afternoons during school term (4.30-6pm); Guides (age 10-15) meet from 6.30-8.30pm every Friday night. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please contact Malynda Flarey (Brolga) for more information on malynda@exemail.com.au. 2508

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In the pink!

Darkes Glenbernie Orchard's Jo Fahey shares the Pink Lady apple story.

We are about to harvest our Pink Lady apples throughout April.

I have been reflecting on what makes a Pink Lady so special and such a huge Australian success story. John Cripps, working for the Western Australia Department of Agriculture, developed the Pink Lady apple in the early 1970s by crossing the Australian apple ‘Lady Williams’ with a ‘Golden Delicious’. This has given us an apple that has the sweetness of the Golden Delicious and the firm, longer storing quality of the Lady Williams.

The apple began its life called Cripps Pink and was later marketed and sold across the world under the trademark name of Pink Lady. John Cripps took the Pink Lady name from his favourite novel, Nicholas Monsarrat’s The Cruel Sea. In this story, the hero savours a cocktail called ‘Pink Lady’. It’s a perfectly fitting name for an apple with such a beautiful blush.

Pink Lady are the first to blossom and the last to be harvested. This extra time in the sun gives our apples their special blush, sweeter crunch and wonderful fizz.

The Pink Lady apple’s unique flavour and qualities are not an accident. The way the rows of trees are oriented, the positioning of the branches and the amount of greenery on the trees are carefully considered, all to ensure our apples receive as many rays of sun as possible.

PINK LADY APPLE KEBABS WITH GINGER YOGHURT DIP Ingredients 1 Pink Lady apple, cored and cut into 12 wedges 150g fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 4 cubes (¼ small pineapple) 4 tablespoons of honey 150g fat-free Greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger A few fresh mint leaves Method Thread the apples and pineapple onto 4 skewers.

Brush with 1 tbsp of honey. Heat a griddle pan until really hot and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning until chargrilled.

In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yoghurt, ginger and remaining honey. Serve the kebabs with the yoghurt and scatter with mint. 2508

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What’s On Send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au

ANZAC DAY Tuesday, April 25 5.45am Dawn Service at Charles Harper Memorial Park in Helensburgh. For more, call Michael Ali, Helensburgh RSL, 0418 974 074.

FIRST AID COURSE Saturday, May 6, 9am-4pm at Hope Church A First Aid Course will be conducted by Illawarra First Aid at the Hope Church 2508, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. Lunch is provided. The cost is $100. This is the second time that such a course has been conducted in Helensburgh by David Starky.

David owns Illawarra First Aid and is a former ambulance paramedic and nurse. This course gives the accreditation required for a wide range of occupations and may be tax deductible. All enquires to Judith at 0412 427 336. This is a not-for-profit venture supported by Hope Church.

CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh Scout Group During school term: Joeys (ages 6-8) on Tues 4.30-6pm; Cubs (ages 8-11) on Fri 6.30-8pm; Scouts (ages 11-15), Tues 7-8.45pm.

Contact groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au Helensburgh Girl Guides Meet at the Guide Hall, Chippendale Place every Friday during school term. Junior Guides (age 7-10) 4.30-6pm and Guides (age 10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Contact: Malynda Flarey (Brolga), malynda@exemail.com.au Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh, helensburghprobus.org Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7.30pm. 0408 961 392.

View Club April 18. VIEW lunch meeting at Tradies Helensburgh. Speaker Nat Iyer. See page 32.

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 Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

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MOKO NEEDS A HOME!

This is wonderful Moko, a young cross-breed of unknown heritage. He is a very tall, affectionate, fun-loving boy who needs someone with patience and energy! A home without small children would be best as Moko's legs are so long, he often gets tangled up in them and falls over. Want to adopt or foster? Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg. com.au or visit Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508 Mass: Friday, 24 March, 9:15am. Palm Sunday, 9 April Mass 8:30am. Holy Thursday, 13 April Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm. Good Friday, 14 April Stations of the Cross 10am, Passion of the Lord 3pm. Reconciliation Saturday, 15 April 10:30am.

Easter Saturday 15 April, Easter Vigil 6pm. Easter Sunday, 16 April Mass 8:30am.

• Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

• Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 10am-12.30pm, 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 Tue 04 3.30pm. Kidz Connect. Activities for ages 5+.

Mon 10 10.30-111.30am. Easter craft! Age 5+.

Tue 11 4-4.30pm Toddler Disco. For ages up to 5.

Thur 20 10.30am. Lego. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Fri 21 11am-1pm Knitting at the Library. 2508

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In the spotlight Meet Ian Stevens, the new president of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre.

Cameron Campbell reports.

Stanwell Park Arts Theatre – aka S.P.A.T. – is a niche community arts theatre group. Founded in 1974, its aim is to provide a creative outlet for our community.

We aim to reflect the interests of the community and so are comprised of a variety of art forms including theatre, singers, film and photography.

For younger residents, our children’s holiday workshops are offered to positively develop young minds.

2017 brings a new era to S.P.A.T. under the direction of our new president, Ian Stevens, and Deb Edwards (vice-president). So what’s in store for S.P.A.T.? We asked Ian ask a few questions.

Why did you get involved in S.P.A.T? Having come to Stanwell Park with my late partner for a two-year stay we, like so many people, loved the area so much that now, 27 years later, I am still here and staying! We attended many of the S.P.A.T.

shows over the years and every time we had our ‘city slicker view’ of local arts theatre completely blown out of the water – they are good!

We all know that talk is cheap so when the opportunity came up to contribute my skills and experience I jumped at the chance. This is a great area and community and I just wanted to do something that could make it even more fun!

What direction would you like to take S.P.A.T? Firstly, ensuring that S.P.A.T. has a strong and vibrant structure my primary goal. With a strong organisation we can raise the performance bar even higher – the opportunities are endless provided we get community support!

Secondly, our communications need to be effective. Everyone should have a local entertainment choice, either as an audience member or participant. We are improving our social media presence, redesigning our website,

Balancing act

muscle strength, power and sense. Yes, with a bit of rest and physio the ankle comes back to its normal pain-free self, but unless you work on your balance as well, the ankle remains highly susceptible to re-injury as soon as you step back onto the field.

By physiotherapist Sean Hails, Clients are good at coming to physio to treat of Helensburgh Physiotherapy. pain and strengthen a limb, but not when it comes to balance exercises. People think if they can run “Why do I need to do balance without falling over then they are good to go. exercises? I’m not a grandpa This isn’t the case. To get the ankle back to yet!” This is something I have normal and reduce the risk of re-injury, most often heard in my years as a physio treating sports-related tears or sprains of the evidence points towards at least six weeks of hard work on a challenging and sport-specific balance leg. But stop for a minute and think about what program. Usually this involves progressing through happens to the body when you injure yourself. a variety of exercises requiring you to stand on one Take a sprained ankle, for example. To some leg, have your eyes closed or make quick fast degree, there is always muscle and ligament strain movements that mimic your sport. So next time or tear, there is pain and swelling and you are out of action for a while. Combine all these things and you’re injured, give us a call so we can work on suddenly your ankle has become years older, losing getting you back to what you love doing! 2508

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plus creating the ability to book online. I also want to connect with the other local organisations to collaborate where possible. If you are part of an organisation I would love to hear from you.

Thirdly, attracting and engaging young members of our community to ensure S.P.A.T. grows into the future. There is no shortage of young people with skills and talent – see last month’s 2508! We want to showcase that talent – be that script writing, music, dance, film; the list is endless! Shortly we will be announcing our Children’s Acting Workshops for 2017– perhaps you have a budding actor or actress that ‘performs’ at home that you may like to bring along?

How can we get involved?

Being a member of the audience is the easiest and a most welcome way to be involved. That said, our community is rich with people with so much experience and talent. That can be anything from a performing perspective or being part of the production team. We always need help with the running of S.P.A.T. i.e. communication, marketing, and a myriad of other roles that make a not-forprofit organisation function. So if you would like to get involved, please send me an email at spartstheatre@gmail.com 2508

S.P.A.T. 2017 SCHEDULE

• S.P.A.T. Film Society Screening – Lion, Sat, May 27 • S.P.A.T. Singers - Dinner Show: Bucolica: Country Matters – Friday, June 16, Sat 17 June; Friday 23rd June, Sat 24th June • Not that far from Sydney @ Blood Moon Theatre 24 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross – Thursday 13th July, Friday 14th July, Sat 15th July • Then @ Stanwell Park CWA Sat July 22, Fri & Sat, July 28 & 29 • Comedy evening "Uncle Nath" – Fri, Aug 18 • S.P.A.T. Film Society Screening, Sat, Sept 2 • Shakespeare's King Lear - Fri Oct 13 & Sat Oct 14; Fri Oct 20 & Sat Oct 21 • S.P.A.T. Film Society Screening – Sat, Nov 4 • Christmas Pantomime – Sat & Sun, Dec 9 & 10; • Fri Sat Sun, Dec 15, 16 & 17

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Bushwalking with Bubs Melissa Griffiths, founder of a new group of outdoor-loving mums and bubs, tells 2508 her story.

I grew up in Stanwell Park and still reside here today. I spend my time looking after my one-yearold daughter and working casually as a primary school teacher, as well as a shop assistant at Coal Coast Organics in Stanwell Park.

My family regularly engaged in outdoor activities. Whether we were at the beach, playing organised sport, going on picnics, bike riding the coastal bike tracks or bushwalking; we seemed to be out and about until the sun went down. My upbringing reflects my love of the outdoors and the way I have chosen to parent my daughter.

Although it can be challenging, my husband and I try our best to make it a priority to get outdoors and enjoy the hobbies we loved so much pre-baby.

Bushwalking with my little one is such a different experience. I’ve had to learn to be prepared, pack (but do so lightly) and to expect the unexpected (cue nappy explosions here!).

A few mothers and myself began walking as a group during winter last year to encourage each other to exercise. We met one to three times a week, walking local tracks, rain or shine. We found it harder to meet up towards the end of the year and that's when I decided to seek more walkers and make Bushwalking Bubs official.

The walks we’ve hosted so far have consisted of

babies ranging in age from newborn to three years; but we encourage parents with children of any age to join us on our adventures.

In the future I hope to see Bushwalking Bubs become a nationwide movement. For now, our goal is to connect more people with our local groups.

Here are my top 5 walks on the South Coast: 1. Kellys Falls, Helensburgh Take the turn-off on Lawrence Hargrave Drive, then a track to the left of the car park for a short walk to a shallow river and rock pools. Stop for a picnic and to wade in cool fresh water. Ideal for smaller children. There is also a viewing point of the cascading Kellys Falls and lush green bushland.

Take care with kids: there are some unfenced edges.

2. Drawing Room Rocks, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve One of my all-time favourites. Navigating the back streets of Berry can be a little tricky but once you've found the track's start it is smooth sailing. Walk uphill to fascinating rock formations that double as a viewing platform, looking over the valley towards Jervis Bay. Go early on a foggy morning and low clouds will have you feeling like Peter Pan floating in the sky. Warning: the lookout is unfenced; all children will need to be carefully supervised.

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STAY SAFE! READ THESE BUSHWALKING TIPS

Plan your walk, check the weather forecast, tell somebody where you’re going and stay on the track. Take plenty of water, snacks, a first aid kit, a map and compass, and bear in mind that you may not have mobile phone service. NSW National Parks has these Waterfall Safety Tips: Stay behind railings and barriers. Rocks and paths around waterfalls can be extremely slippery and are not suitable for walking. Please observe any signage.

Don’t jump into pools at the base of waterfalls if you cannot see the bottom of the rock pool and have not checked for submerged objects. Never swim alone.

Take extra care after heavy rain, as waterfalls can carry large amounts of rushing water and are usually not safe to cross or swim under.

SOURCE: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Plan your walk and read more safety tips at www.nationalparks. nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety

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3. Mt Mitchell, Stanwell Park This nature walk takes you under a railway line, through old cow paddocks, past heritage-listed Aboriginal cave art and up to a rocky summit with 180-degree views of Stanwell Park, the Tops, Otford and Helensburgh. On a clear day, look to the north-west for a view of Sydney. There are options to explore further, with another viewing rock on the northern side of the mountain and a track south with stunning views of Coalcliff.

4. Sublime Point, Austinmer You can start at the base in Austi or the top of the escarpment. Pack spare change because when you reach the summit you'll want to enjoy a coffee from the cafe along with an amazing panoramic view of the Illawarra. This is not for the faint-hearted, be prepared for steep stairs and even steeper ladders.

5. Pigeon House Mountain Didthul track, Morton National Park, near Ulladulla The drive alone will leave you feeling like you’ve had an adventure, even before you step onto the track. The Pigeon House Mountain trail winds through forest, past sandstone boulders and up a series of ladders, then to the summit and a panoramic view of the cliffs and gorges of Budawang wilderness area. Pack water and snacks so you can enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the top.

Follow the Bushwalking Bubs group on Facebook and Instagram @bushwalkingbubs or email bushwalkingbubs@ gmail.com. 2508

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What not to eat

What five things would a dietitian never eat? Ashleigh Keep, a local dietitian based at Helensburgh Family Practice, reports.

Refined Breakfast Cereals These can be high in GI due to hidden sugars, and high in sodium and preservatives. Their low protein and fibre content means we won't feel full.

Frozen Sugar Drinks Drinks such as Frozen Cokes and Slurpees can contain more than 21 teaspoons of sugar, which is equivalent to three cans of Coke.

We know there is a clear link between drinking soft drinks regularly and weight gain and obesity, and

being overweight or obese can lead to a myriad chronic health problems including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and some cancers.

Shortening In many pre-packaged products such as cakes and biscuits, vegetable shortening is sky-high in trans fatty acids. Trans fats increase our LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and reduce our HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which may increase our risk of heart disease or stroke.

Juice Cleanse Some people claim juice cleanses detox the body, but there is no such physiological phenomenon as a cleanse. It doesn’t help that these juices are often full of sugar and missing the filling fibre that you get from eating whole fruits.

Processed canned meats Yes, Spam, I’m talking about you. Processed meat with minimal protein, excess sodium, saturated fat and preservatives? No thanks! 2508

Local service weighs your caravan Helensburgh Industries’ new caravan-weighing machine gives caravan owners a convenient way to have their caravan’s weight accurately measured to ensure they are safe and legal while on the road.

Director of Helensburgh Industries Mark Ryan (pictured, at right) said many caravan owners were often unsure of how much their caravan should weigh and, as a result, numerous caravans were over the legal weight.

Mr Ryan said he used the portable Reich CWC (Caravan Weight Control) tool to accurately measure the weight of caravans for customers.

“I can do a service in Helenbsurgh for people to check their vans.” 2508

New cafes now open in Helensburgh n Burgh Espresso cafe has opened in Helensburgh Business Park, where Big Sister Horsie used to be.

The new owner/operator is Greg Ford .

Burgh Espresso is open 5.30am to 3pm from Monday to Friday, Burgh Espresso and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. for more. 2508

n Alcara Caffe has opened at the corner of Parkes and Walker streets in Helebsurgh, where Rusty Wall cafe used to be.

The new cafe is run by Tony and Sammy Parrino of Parrino’s Pizza. Alcara Caffe is open from 6.30am to 3.30pm. 2508

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Helensburgh’s Tom Ravelingien, director of ElectroTechnics.

Helensburgh’s Tom Ravelingien, director of local company ElectroTechnics, is making our homes and businesses, large and small, safe and secure. 2508 reports

The Belgian-born Helensburgh resident is always working hard to make businesses and homes safer in an increasingly troubled world.

ElectroTechnics provides a range of services aimed at improving workplaces. Those services include the testing and tagging of electrical plug-in equipment (according to the AS/NZS 3670); CCTV and security (high-quality cameras, including new colour night-vision gear, and recorders, as well as monitoring and alerts sent to your personal devices (tablets and phones)); and IT solutions (the company is a Synology supplier and service provider, which saves and stores all of your business information that you can’t afford to lose).

ElectroTechnics also plans to branch out into LED lighting.

For more, visit electrotechnics.com.au. 2508

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Life of Mary The 2017 VIEW Club committee.

Club report VIEW

Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

Helensburgh View Club has a new committee for 2017, and plans are underway for a busy and entertaining year. At the AGM we welcomed Zone Councillor Ivy Gorman, who gave a presentation of View Club aims and achievements, and congratulated the new committee members. She advised that 12 “Learning for Life” students will be starting at University of Wollongong this year.

Also welcomed was new member Mary, and visitor Lee. Thank you Elaine and her “elves” for the box of exquisite baby clothes for premature babies, which was on display, ready to be distributed at St George Hospital. The Trading Table was well stocked with goods for sale, and we are starting to collect children's books and stationery items for The Smith Family yearly distribution.

Theatre bookings are being taken for Kinky Boots 2pm, 12 August at the Capitol (pay by 16 May); My Fair Lady moving to the Capitol, 2pm, 16 September (pay by 20 June); and Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, 2pm matinee, 28 October at the Lyric (pay by 15 August).

Phone Chris on 4294 1103 or 0419 282 264.

The next VIEW lunch meeting at Tradies Helensburgh is Tuesday, April 18 at 11am for 11.15 start. The speaker will be Nat Iyer from the Hindu Temple, Helensburgh. Please phone Pam on 9520 5886 for new bookings or cancellations

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Find out how Helensburgh got its name in the final Mary and her twin part of Susan Bradshaw's sister, Helen, history of her three times great aunt Mary Harper, wife of mine manager Charles.

1883 and Charles consents to undertake the exploration for coal at Heathcote. The unknown question is did Mary and the children go with him at the beginning, to that wild unsettled place of bushland? They certainly wouldn’t have been able to stay in the cottage at Coal Cliff, belonging as it did to the Colliery once Charles had left its employ.

Heathcote became Camp Creek and later Helensburgh, named by Charles in honour of Mary’s sister Helen. The Harper family helped to build a community.

Mary and Charles with the children had a little cottage perched on the ridge where, from their back porch, they could look down on the mine.

1888: just as the mine came to fruition Charles was gone; killed in a terrible accident. While a work party was lowering a heavy piece of machinery, a wire cable broke, and caught Charles suddenly, causing him to be flung down the steep embankment striking his head as he landed.

Mary was widowed.

In the years that followed it is impossible to know how Mary managed without the energetic and exuberant Charles, but she was possibly a very resilient person. In a strange land she had reared her nine children into adulthood without loss of a child, quite a remarkable feat for those times, but she was dogged by tragedy. First was the loss of her father, then two of her brothers were killed in mine accidents in the Hunter region, her niece’s toddler burnt to death in her cot, her husband was killed, her son Boyd North died of T.B. while a relatively young man and son David was killed at age 19 in a work accident on Sydney Harbour.

Mary’s sister Helen and brother-in-law Donald McKay returned from Queensland and took up residence in Helensburgh, so at least Mary had the companionship of her twin in later life.

Mary died in Helensburgh on December 20, 1913. One of our earliest pioneers, she was buried in Helensburgh Cemetery. Charles is not at her side as no Helensburgh cemetery had been designated at the time of his death. Charles was buried in the C. of E. section of the Bulli Cemetery. 2508

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CHAMBER CHATTER 15th BIRTHDAY! NICC member Horizon Credit Union is celebrating the Thirroul branch’s 15-year anniversary this month. “People are attracted to the idea of customer-owned banking as a bank alternative … As a customer-owned financial institution, Horizon uses profits to benefit our members,” said Horizon CEO, Jon Stanfield.

RECYCLING TYRES: Switched On Tyres is now Tyre Stewardship Australia accredited, part of a voluntary national scheme to ensure old tyres are recycled. “When purchasing new tyres from Switched On Tyres, customers have the peace of mind knowing their old tyres are disposed of in an environmentally friendly, sustainable manner,” said Helensburgh business owner Brook Cheffirs.

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View from the water before the paddle. Photos: Damo Llyod

Leo wins memorial board race Coalcliff SLSC president Leo Stevens won the club’s 2017 Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle in tough conditions. Darren Frederiksen reports.

The Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle was held on February 26. The swell wasn’t huge but the sets were unforgiving and the chop relentless.

Leo (pictured, below right) was the first to break through the shore dump and was followed by 14 determined competitors, some losing their boards multiple times in the break. No one gave up.

Leo was also the first to make it back in a blistering 14 minutes, followed by Matthew Logan in 14:25. Third place was taken out by new Bronze Medallion holder Andrew Massey with 17:01.

Of the 15 competitors, four were juniors: U13 (female) Tianna Massey, U14 (male) Coby McDougall, U15 (female) Amy Logan and U15 (male) Aidan Frederiksen. Great effort, all of you.

To get a place on the Triple Crown leaderboard

competitors must complete at least three of the four Triple Crown events, which include The Bridge to Boatshed Run and the Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle.

Thanks to our very dedicated team of events coordinators, water safety crew, patrol members, helpers and cheer squad.

Well done, everyone.

Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club. 2508

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Joint Oceania champions!

Local elite BMX competitors Kai and Saya Sakakibara have notched up a great sporting double. Kai reports.

The Oceania Continental Championships, alongside Round 3 of the BMX Australia National Series, were held at Bathurst on March 4. This was a very important weekend for Saya and I, as the Continental Championships offer high UCI points for finalists; a win at this event puts you in the running for a World Championships Team spot.

I love the Bathurst track; it’s built on a hill on the side of Mount Panorama, so the track falls about 8m from the initial straight to the finish line!

I don’t know any other track that has this much fall and the speed generated is greater and the jumps are bigger. It really is a work of art.

Although the track was in prime shape for the weekend, strong winds had been forecast. The National Series Round 3 was held on Friday, March 3 and the weather was horrible: huge cross-winds (the worst wind for riding as it can blow your bike sideways from underneath you) and heavy rain had been forecast. No one was able to clear the Pro section due to the wind, so racing was moved to the smaller Amateur section.

Many riders were stressing about the sudden track change, however, I came away with a 2nd in National Series Round 3, and a 1st in the Continental Championships – my first Elite Class win! Saya won the Continental Championships in the Junior Elite Women class, making us joint

Oceania Champions. We were over the moon!

That weekend in Bathurst hammered home to me the importance of focusing on yourself and the process. Things happen that are outside of your control – weather, track, race draws, etc – and stressing about these don’t make matters any better.

Success comes from being so prepared that it doesn’t matter what type of situation you’re presented with, you can adapt, stay true to your process, and push on.

I have gained great confidence from the way I was able to manage my weekend in Bathurst, and I can’t wait for the next lot of events coming up!

Keep up to date with Kai and his sister, Saya: “Kai Sakakibara” and “Saya Sakakibara”. 2508

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1.30 0.58 1.58

30 1132

1.40 SU 1711 0.51 2336 1.83

28

Last Quarter

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25/3/17 11:03 pm

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Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little reports on a round of golf not actually played.

Don’t they say what a difference a month makes, or is it a day? Last month it was boiling hot; this month our golf was rained out. I’m writing about our latest round – Sunday, March 5 – that didn’t happen. It was rain, rain, rain, so needless to say we didn’t play. Do we want blasting heat or rain?

My answer is neither. I’m such a fair-weather golfer, I do think it makes it so much more enjoyable, which most would agree.

Now it is still only the beginning of our golf year since we just lost a day last month by not playing. There are great prizes to be won and our club is open to golfers of all levels. Bring a friend. We play different events every month on the first Sunday of the month and start between 7.30am and 8am at Boomerang Golf Course.

From The Confused Golfer: Golf is a sport that the whole family can enjoy – fathers and mothers, sons and daughters alike. It offers healthy respite from daily toil, refreshment of the body and mind, and the nineteenth is always good hole! 2508

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Lexy at world titles Helensburgh’s Lexy Gilmour was competing at the World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, Uganda as this issue went to press.

Lexy, 27, was part of a 24-strong Australian contingent at the championships on March 26.

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Funding boost for Tigers Helensburgh Tigers Rugby League Football Club has scored a major budget boost in their battle against the Illawarra comp’s cashed-up clubs – they’ve secured a $20,000 funding grant from the NSW government.

Member for Heathcote Lee Evans, who helped to secure the funding, presented the grant from the NSW Government to Helensburgh Tigers Rugby League Football Club President Col Doran and Secretary Jo Cobb at half-time during a Challenge Cup match on Sunday, March 12.

Mr Evans worked with Col and Jo to secure the grant for the Tigers.

“I was approached by Mr Doran last year with a request to assist the club in their efforts to have the facilities at the ground upgraded and I am thrilled to be able to support them by delivering these funds.

“I commend the dedicated committee for their tireless efforts,” Mr Evans said.

The cash will go towards a new electronic scoreboard, among other things.

“The new scoreboard will enhance the visitor

From left: Tigers president Col Doran, Member for Heathcote Lee Evans and Tigers secretary Jo Cobb. Photo: Supplied

experience and include advertiser space to assist the club to generate revenue.” n All rugby league players keen to play for the Tigers are encouraged to attend training. Call Ryan Powell on 0407 530 986 or Col Doran 0423 934 586 for info on training times and places.

Become a Gold Member for $50: you get entry into home games, discounts on bar refreshments and club apparel and you help our club give something back to the players who provide us with so much excitement every game day.

Call Col (0423 934 586), Dodge (0408 989 384) or Mark (0410 708 390) for more info.

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Junior Tigers looking good Rain hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for the 2017 rugby league season.

Greg Gaffney, president of Helensburgh Tigers Junior Rugby League Football Club, reports.

No trials, no big trial day hosting Gymea, Corrimal, Camden, Norths, Engadine and, of course, the Mighty Tigers.

Rain meant that most clubs headed into the first week of competition with no footy under their belt.

As you read this issue, weather permitting, we will have played our first games.

This year, with U6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, combined with Thirroul and 16s, plus our two League Tag girls teams, U14 and 16s, our little club is looking healthy. It’s never too late to join the mighty Tigers, so come and play rugby league. It’s unfortunate the Illawarra had to cancel the U17s as we lost another possible side; only our club and Wests, out of the five nominated, could fill teams.

So, as we head in to 2017, we look forward to a game played under the safe code of conduct, an injury-free year to all, a family-friendly game day from both home and away teams and for everyone to play this game in the right spirit as it’s meant to be played and supported.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank some more of the club’s sponsors: Jewel Finance, Helensburgh Tutoring, Helensburgh Fitness Centre, Helensburgh Car Services, Christian’s Family Meats, Flame Safe. (We will mention more sponsors in upcoming issues of 2508 District News.)

For more, visit helensburghjrl.leaguenet.com.au.

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