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Volume 2 #4

MAY 2012

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD

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Letter from the Editor, It is with a heavy heart that I advise readers four year old Clara Brown of Helensburgh has lost her six month battle with Leukaemia and passed away on April 13.

Clara was farewelled at a service held on April 23 at Woronora Cemetery and Crematorium.

I feel certain that in this instance it is appropriate to speak on behalf of the community when I say our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Michelle and John Brown at this sad time.

Sincerely, Angela Fagerstrom.

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By Angela Fagerstrom After a significant backlash against the first (October 2011) proposal for the Bald Hill Reserve, the landmark has been given a second chance. A second community engagement program was launched on April 18 to obtain feedback on enhancing this nationally important scenic and historical site.

“Council acknowledges that there is a delicate balance between protecting the intrinsic beauty of the site, safely managing Bald Hill’s high visitation and providing appropriate amenities for visitors”, said local councillor, Leigh Colacino LIB. “We have appointed Arup, a built environment and engineering consultancy, to work with the community on the Landscape Masterplan for Bald Hill Reserve and have briefed the consultants to work with stakeholders and the community to achieve this delicate balance”.

However, some have questioned the appointment of a consultancy when Council does have the skills in-house to achieve a positive outcome for the site. “Neighbourhood Forum 1 (NF1) was told early in the appointment of the consultant they would be used to define the consultation process – not to complete the engagement work for Council” said NF1 Convenor Pauline Lacelles-Smith.

“Before any community consultation process is started the Community or anyone making a submission need clarification of onsite constraints for Bald Hill – RTA (RMS) and CASA (hang-gliding activities) – without knowing these requirements, anyone making a submission is ‘wasting their time’ under the present submission guidelines”.

“We were happy to work with Council to achieve a great outcome for Bald Hill - the appointment of a consultancy is a real shame for both the community and for Council” added Mrs Lacelles-Smith.

The first step in Arup’s engagement process is the launch of the online collaborative map. “There is concern among residents that this map will still only reach a small sector of the community and not be indicative of the collective vision for the site” said local resident Warwick Erwin.

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“The community is still not well represented in this new process. For example, the design sessions are for a limited number of attendees and available by registration only – how can we have a design session when we still don’t know what the community wants?” observed Councillor Greg Petty IND. To combat what they see as a flawed engagement process for the treasured local site, a sub-committee of the NF1, focusing on achieving the best possible outcome for Bald Hill is taking shape.

“All homes in the 2508 area will receive a survey form in their letterbox. This will be used to gather information from all residents in the area, and this will be compiled and presented back to Wollongong City Council” said Mr Erwin.

The NF1 sub-committee will also be surveying tourists at the site and other stakeholders for a complete representation of the broader community. The campaign will be officially launched at the May NF1 meeting with surveys reaching letterboxes around that date.

“For the cost of a few thousand A4 prints and a letterbox drop we will be able to gather high quality data from ALL sectors of the community.

One can only imagine what ratepayers are forking out for an international consultancy to gather this information!” concluded Mr Erwin.

To find out more about this community initiative go to www.baldhill.com.au, complete and return your survey (delivered to all homes in 2508) to; Bald Hill C/0 Po Box 155 Helensburgh 2508, email to survey@baldhill. com.au or attend the next NF1 meeting on May 9 at the Helensburgh Community Centre from 7pm. Completed surveys can also be submitted through Helensburgh Post Office or Helensburgh Newsagency.

“We would love to work with the council and the consultants but neither are giving the information to the community that the community needs in this process” said Mr Erwin.

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NEWS

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Reinvigorate – WCC’s Draft Community Strategic Plan It has been a busy time for Wollongong City Council (WCC) officers, compiling information gathered since early 2011, from activities such as the community workshops, Town Hall Talks and the community reference panel.

Described by Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbury as a ‘gem’, the draft vision for Wollongong City looking forward to 2022 is; “From the mountains to the sea, we value and protect our natural environment and we will be leaders in building an educated, creative and connected community.”

“The city is in transition; we are a city where we have the potential and the opportunity to achieve a fantastic turnaround in the next decade,” Cr Bradbury said in launching Wollongong 2022.

Cr Bradbury added “I encourage all community members to take the time to view the plans online or visit one of the libraries to read these plans.

We want your advice and opinion as the plans need to be flexible to withstand further changes to our economy and our community as we grow.”

The draft plan containing 6 core goals, 27 objectives and 84 strategies was presented to Council on Monday April 23, where Council voted to place the draft plan and associated documents on public exhibition for comments from the community.

Of the Wollongong 2022 draft strategic plan, Cr Greg Petty (IND) said; “now is the opportunity for residents to really make it clear to WCC how community engagement must function in the future. Rather than draft plans such as the (original) Bald Hill plan and to a lesser extent, Stanwell Park village upgrade, being thrust upon the community in a process more like confrontation than consultation - the community needs to be involved from the beginning – even helping to identify works priorities. ” The draft Community Strategic Plan and associated documents will be available on council’s internet site and submissions can be made online or in writing to Council before May 24, 2012. For more information go to www. wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Peabody Metropolitan Coal Community Consultative Centre

Shop 1, 20 – 22 Walker Street (opposite BI-LO) Enquiries: 02 4294 7222

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NEWS

What’s Happening In OurHelensburgh?

OurHelensburgh.com.au is a free community hub to keep locals informed about local events.

Tell us what’s on in OurHelensburgh and promote your business or event for free.

A joint project of the Helensburgh community and Peabody Metropolitan Coal’s Community Consultative Committee (CCC), the website is seeking input from locals who know what’s on and what’s happening in Helensburgh. If you represent a local business, community group or organisation, and want to promote upcoming events, services and announcements OurHelensburgh wants to hear from YOU! A community-driven collaborative project Metropolitan Coal’s CCC is made up of members of the Helensburgh community and staff from Metropolitan Coal, and meets regularly. Together, the CCC discusses mine and community-related matters, including how the mine and the community can collaborate and benefit Helensburgh.

At a 2011 meeting of the CCC, the group identified the need for a community website where community groups, schools, small businesses and not-for-profit groups could be represented in a go-to web ‘porthole’.

‘The group thought it would be great to have a Helensburgh “one-stop shop” where residents and businesses could promote community events, and locals and visitors alike could learn more about the town’, said CCC independent Chairperson Margaret MacDonald-Hill.

‘The CCC thought the site could also include updates around the mine’s activities, so everyone who was interested could readily access the latest information about site works’, said Ms MacDonald-Hill.

Little did the group know, an independent local website, ourhelensburgh.com had already emerged to fill the gap and meet the community’s needs. The next step for the CCC involved joining forces with the existing site owner.

‘The existing site owner actually contacted the CCC after reading about the proposal in a Metropolitan Coal Community Newsletter.

The website needed some more local content, the CCC needed a platform, so it just made sense to collaborate’, said Metropolitan Coal’s Environment and Community Manager, Ryan Pascoe.

‘The site is a resource for the people of the 2508 area and has the ability to evolve with the needs of the community’, said Mr Pascoe.

‘We also hope it will be a useful resource for people to stay informed about the substation upgrade project commencing in April’, he said.

To list your business, promote your community event or talk to the CCC via the interactive comments page, go to www.OurHelensburgh. com.au or email info@ourhelensburgh.com.au The CCC was established as part of the Government’s mine approval process, and Metropolitan Coal’s involvement is part of the mine’s commitment to keeping the Helensburgh community and outlying areas informed about all aspects of its operations.

In other news from the mine, Metropolitan Coal has leased a shopfront in Walker Street, Helensburgh where members of the community can drop in to easily access information about the mine from Metropolitan Coal employees. The shopfront is now fully operational, and will be open Tuesday and Thursdays in March and April from 9 am to 4 pm.

Mine personnel can be available at the centre at other times upon request by calling 02 4294 7222. Metropolitan Coal’s CCC members will also be available at the centre at advertised times in the future.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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BiLo Helps Out The Neighbours

Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid Inc is a not for profit community based organisation located in Helensburgh NSW. Our organisation provides in home support for frail aged, younger people with a disability and their carers through the Home and Community Care Program funded through ADHC. We also provide transport assistance to transport disadvantaged which is funded through NSW Transport.

Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid Inc. (NINA) were approached recently by BiLo for permission to hold a fund raiser for our organisation. BiLO made up four beautiful Easter egg baskets as raffle prizes and donated them to the fundraiser.

Tickets were sold both in BiLo and in the NINA office. BiLO staff were extremely proactive and even made cup cakes to sell and had face painting for the children on the Saturday.

The store Manager at BiLO Helensburgh has been a great supporter of NINA and we would like to say a huge thank you to BiLo who raised $700 in the raffle which they generously donated to NINA. Special thanks to Store Manager Chris and staff members Rhonda, Rose and Corina for all their hard work. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket in the raffle.

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This generous donation will be used to provide additional resources for the services that we currently provide to the clients living in the Helensburgh and surrounding areas.

The Manager and staff at BiLo arranged a morning tea which our Assistant Manager Tracey Schroeder attended and was presented with the Cheque for $700-Thank You BiLo.

Above: just one of the Easter raffle prizes

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COMMUNITY NEWS Local Ambo Wins Award Roslyn Thomas, a local mother from Otford, received a finalist award in the Combined Rotary Clubs’ Annual Pride of the Illawarra Awards 2012. These awards acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our local emergency service personnel and were presented at the University Hall, University of Wollongong on Friday April 13.

Ros was one of twenty-four finalists in seven major award categories. The seven categories were divided into two divisions of paid and nonpaid emergency service personnel.

Ros was nominated by her colleagues in the Ambulance Service, one of the three paid categories along with Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Police Force.

Ros has a full-time job as an Ambulance Officer with the Patient Transport Service. She is also a long-serving senior retained Fire Fighter with Station 325 (Helensburgh) and a volunteer with Otford Rural Fire Service.

Ros was a well-deserving nominee for these awards as she has committed, beyond the cause,

a love and passion to help where needed in the community emergency services. She is also a dedicated single parent to her two teenage boys.

Ros celebrated her award with the support of family and friends, along with the 350 participants who attended the awards night which was a great success.

Congratulations Roslyn on an award you so richly deserve.

Calling All Knitters!

Sutherland Shire Spinners and Weavers are holding a group exhibition and sale of their work on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd June from 9.30 am - 4.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Flora Street, Sutherland. There will be yarn, fibre and fleece for sale - spinning and weaving demonstrations and equipment to buy. Join our group and take your creativity a step further and learn to design and spin your own yarn or weave a unique garment to wear.

Entry is free and refreshments will be served both days. For more information contact Lyn Johnson on 4294 8159.

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New Speed Limits For Heathcote

Above: Lee Evans MP, pleased with the result for Heathcote shopping precinct

Lee Evans, Member for Heathcote, has welcomed Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) changes to speed limits on the Princes Highway at Heathcote to reduce the number of speed limit variations.

“After a large number of public submissions through the Safer Roads website, RMS has reviewed the speed limits on the highway through and around the Heathcote town centre,” Mr Evans said. “The review has identified a number of changes which will improve speed zone consistency.”

The 50km/h speed limit through Heathcote’s town centre will be increased to 60km/h in response to requests. A 1.2 kilometre 60km/h speed limit will be installed on the highway between 70 metres north of Strickland Street and 40 metres south of Jennings Road.

The existing 70km/h speed limit south of Heathcote will be removed and the 100km/h speed limit on the Princes Highway will be extended further north to just south of Jennings Road.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS

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Win a thousand bucks for simply shopping in May! Northern Illawarra, NSW May 2012 - The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) is launching the 4th Annual ‘Buy Local Buy Chamber’ promotional campaign.

In an effort to stimulate the local economy in the Northern Illawarra, the NICC has developed the promotion to both encourage the support of local businesses, and promote the unique and picturesque coastal villages from Helensburgh to Thirroul.

The promotion is simple: spend $20 or more in any NICC member business, and you can enter the draw to win $1000 in vouchers to be spent in NICC member businesses.

The NICC is made up of over 80 members, including bottle shops, cafes, accommodation, giftware, trades, and many more.

Pauline Lacelles-Smith, president of the NICC said ‘The annual May promotion is NICC’s most important promotion each year; businesses have access to a popular and effective promotion, that encourages local support and widely markets the

area without financing it themselves.

By entering my clients, I am showing my appreciation for their support.’

Anyone wishing to participate in the promotion or businesses interested in joining, can contact the NICC through their website www.nicc.net.au

About: The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce is an association made up of over 80 businesses located from Helensburgh to Bulli.

The chamber provides an environment where business owners can network and socialise with other businesses, and provide input to local and federal government on local business issues.

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Lee Evans

Member for Heathcote

Contact Lee Phone: (02) 9548 0144 Fax: (02) 9548 5639 Email: heathcote@parliament.nsw.gov.au Web: leeevansheathcote.com.au Authorised by Lee Evans MP.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS Local Mechanic Receives Tick Of Approval Switched On Mechanical has become the first automotive mechanical workshop in the Helensburgh area to receive the Female Friendly™ ‘Pink Tick™’ of Approval.

The Female Friendly™ accreditation process is completely independent.

It officially recognises and demonstrates that Switched On Mechanical is a business that women can trust, to ensure they are treated professionally and fairly.

Upon commenting on this accreditation, Switched On Mechanical’s Brook Cheffirs noted that ‘The Female Friendly™ Pink Tick™ is a terrific concept due to the automotive mechanical trade being a very male-dominated industry. It provides an assurance to our customers that we are an honest and reliable business’.

Customer recommendations are a prerequisite of the Female Friendly™ accreditation process.

‘We thank all our customers for their testimonials, which assisted Switched On Mechanical in gaining this recognition’.

Switched On Mechanical is located at the rear of 195 Parkes Street, Helensburgh and can be contacted on 4294 2222 or visit their website at www.switchedonmechanical.com.au

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La Belle Boutique is offering a free VIP makeup class on Wednesday 6th June @ 6pm.

Taking the class will be a member of Napoleon Perdis’ personal Creative team. After the class you will have an opportunity to discuss your personal makeup requirements with one of the Napoleon Perdis team.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

Please call the salon on 4294 4611 to get your name on the list.

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Champion Trainer Takes On Helensburgh Gym Husband and wife duo Mark and Stacie Lea are the proud new owners of the Cemetery Road gym complex now called Helensburgh Health and Fitness (formerly Bluefit).

Excited about their new venture the couple were united in their gentle approach to the transition “David and Mel Whiteside have done a great job over the past 18 months increasing memberships considerably, we want to keep the ball rolling and have minimal interruptions for the members during the transition” said Mark.

“Initially we plan to carry out some much needed equipment maintenance, but we are pleased to say the staff are staying with us so it’s business as usual for our customers” added Stacie.

The couple then went on to explain their vision for the gym and how improvements will be rolled out progressively in coming months.

“While the boys who use our weights room are a friendly bunch – we understand that some ladies like to have their own weight training room, so a dedicated ladies weights room is on the cards” explained Mark. He continued “while on the flip side, our group fitness programs currently have less to offer the guys, so we are going to introduce a handful of group fitness session with ‘grunt’ for them, as group fitness sessions have such a great motivating effect.”

When it comes to motivation Mark knows what he is talking about, he recently trained the U23

Girl’s Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Boat Crew to the Club’s first ever National Championship Gold. Mark has also been an accredited Personal Trainer for over seven years.

“I have had 25 years experience training boat crews, with a little fine tuning of technique, method and program training we took the girls to gold. The principle is the same for personal training, a little bit of program fine tuning and people can achieve great results” said Mark.

Fittingly, Mark and Stacie will be introducing personal training programs to Helensburgh Health and Fitness. Parents to four children, Mark and Stacie also understand the need for the fabulous kids play area and parties to continue.

In summing up their approach to the new venture Stacie said “We are not part of a big group of gyms, our aim is to provide a flexible, high quality centre with personal service”.

To contact Mark and Stacie Lea and find out more about Helensburgh Health and Fitness call 4294 2253 or visit 338 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh.

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(next to the smash repairs) *Glass Cut *Key Cutting *Trade Facilities *Timber Cut To Size *Personalised Service from Mike, Gail & James

Open 7 days Ph: 4294 1007 Fax: 4294 1488

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MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD WIN A Family Portrait For Your Mum! To celebrate mother’s day the Helensburgh and District Herald is giving you the chance to win your mum a family portrait by award winning photographer Melanie Russell from Unicorn Studios in Stanwell Park.

To win the portrait prize worth $350 for your mum, simply write to the HDH and tell us in 25 words or less why your mum deserves to win the stylish family portrait by Unicorn Studios. For further details on the prize visit: www.unicornstudios.com.au Please send your entry to: editor@ helensburghdistrictherald.com.au Entries must be received no later than 5pm on 25.05.12. The winning entry will be published in the HDH. Many thanks to Melanie Russell of Unicorn Studios for donating the Mother’s day prize.

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CHEERS AND JEERS JEERS to the Stanwell Park people who don’t stop their dogs from barking.

Take control - Patience is wearing thin.....

CHEERS to Raya Thai and host Dedi, for staging a Dinner and Show Night on 28th March (2012) A great evening, promoting the Town and showcasing our Local Talent. Eagerly anticipating the next show.

JEERS to the National Broadband Network (NBN) stopping short of 2508!

It comes as close as Scarborough and Engadine!

CHEERS to my next door neighbour who brought over home-made soup when I was sick.

CHEERS to the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels who attend the Helensburgh ANZAC day service every year.

CHEERS to the boys at the Helensburgh skate park on Easter Saturday, who let three much younger kids ride their scooters, without any hint of frustration, they looked out for them and also offered encouragement!

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CHEERS to the Helensburgh Tigers cricket club with first grade winning their first ever one-day premiership.

Well done!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All letters must carry the sender’s home address and a contact number for verification.

Please limit letters to 300 words. By submitting your letter for publication, you agree that we may edit the letter for legal, space or other reasonable reasons.

Editor.

Dear Editor, A lot is starting to be written about what people are saying online through Facebook, Twitter and social media.

Commenting people are getting into trouble with applicable laws for using an electronic carriage service for saying rather nasty things about people without evidence to back up their comments.

This is being reported more and more in the media. People are getting into serious trouble.

These people actually not only mention other people’s names but then sign their own name!

Comments have been locally put online wherein a named person by these people has had some pretty nasty insinuating comments said about them.

These comments have absolutely no basis in fact since these people have not one single shred of evidence to support their claims. These commenters have only believed in what they have been told by certain people. The commenters have been used by these certain people and have been played totally for suckers.

By signing their name to online comments and naming the person they are talking about, it is these commenters who will eventually end up in court for defamation or other. Not the people who told them the information. It’s not their names on those comments.

It is the commenters names. That’s how certain people are well known to work.

Commenters totally played for suckers who do not know the facts at all, or any histories.

Certain people have got locals to support a development, and once passed, these certain people change their mind and do something else instead. That has been recorded and not hearsay.

So supporters have been used and made fools.

So take this as a friendly warning, a chance for redemption to correct your ill conceived remarks where some seem to be even born out of pure hatred.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD If you do not have hard evidence of documentation, and have only put up what you have been told or think, now is the time to remove those comments.

This applies to anyone who writes or comments without facts to support. Otherwise, you should make sure you have deep pockets.

For you do not want to hear the words, “I’ll see you in court”.

Yours Sincerely, Alan Bond

Thank You A big thank you to Mary Bozzo for sharing a family photo, where five generations of her brood are together. Indeed being a great, great Grandmother is very special. I was unable to print the photo as it did not scan well – but we can look forward to a ‘flashback’ of the Helensburgh News from 1973 to be published in the June HDH which was also sent in by Mary.

Happy mother’s day to all the Burgh’s mums and the beautiful Mary!

Editor

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Invention - Where Have You Bin?

As the saying goes, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ and while it appears that this quotation can be traced to Plato's Republic, book II, 369c – it holds true today.

Every Sunday night in the 2508 area there are regular sightings of white cockatoos scavenging council bins at the curb and making an almighty mess on our streets.

It seems locals have found some inventive ways to solve the problem. While the common house brick is a favourite, it lacks the elegance of other solutions. Curious to uncover some of the area’s most clever ideas to keep the cockies at bay, the Helensburgh and District Herald went on the hunt for the most clever bins.

In second place:

Found at the lower end of Parkes Street – this elegantly simple design uses no more than a rubber band and two screws. Nice one!

Think your invention is better? Why not send in a photo to the editor. After all its just a bit of good clean fun! editor@helensburghdistrictherald.com.au Clever idea but your bin not emptied?

If there is a sticker on your bin it means there was a problem and the council contractor couldn't collect it.

The sticker will indicate why it was not collected. Common reasons include contamination and incorrect placement. Make the necessary changes, and your bin will be ready for your next allocated collection day.

If there is no sticker on your bin please contact Council's Customer Service Centre on (02) 4227 7111 and they will arrange a collection by the end of the following working day.

FUN 4 U HELENSBURGH PTY LTD This Halls Road resident found a highly engineered solution - using a modified door latch. No mess here!

And the winner is....

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YOUTH NEWS Helensburgh Public School

By Lucinda Carter Relieving Assistant Principal Helensburgh Public School’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations. This year is a significant year in the school’s historical calendar as it marks 125 years since the school first opened its doors to the Helensburgh community.

The official date falls on the 11th July 2012.

Planning has already begun for this important event and many exciting celebrations have been scheduled. If you would like to support the 125th committee members in its organisation it would be greatly welcomed. If there is anyone in the community who would like to assist the school by loaning old photographs, memorabilia or anything of historical significance it would be greatly appreciated.

Anniversary Book: An anniversary book with old photos and memorabilia and information about the township of Helensburgh and how the school evolved will be released.

Birthday Cake: On the last day of term 2, Friday the 29th June a special birthday

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD celebration is scheduled. A giant birthday cake will be cut and a party celebration will follow for the current students and staff at the school.

Anniversary Dinner: Events scheduled include an Anniversary dinner on Saturday 21st July at Helensburgh Workers Sports and Social Club. Ex- teachers, Principals and students as well are cordially invited to celebrate the official 125th Anniversary.

School Fete: On Saturday 15th September, a school fete will be held in the school grounds with stalls and rides set to amuse and entertain current and ex-students.

Grandparent’s Day: Our annual Grandparent’s day will be held on Thursday 13th September in the school hall to entertain Grandparent’s and friends once again at our school.

Please list these dates in your diaries and please ring or email the school should you have any queries or would like to come forward to assist or join the celebrations. Thank you.

Email- helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au websitehttp://www.helensburg-p.schools. nsw.edu.au Ph 4294 1332 or 4294 1050

Dance Academy Dance and drama classes in our purpose built studio!

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Hip Hop. Tiny Tots to Adults, all ages are catered for.

Our Showgroup performs on stage!

Contact Fleur on 0448 425 594 fleurdelisdance@hotmail.com Dance Studio located at, 26C Walker Street ~ Entry from Club Lane ~ Helensburgh, NSW 2508 Private lessons available. All ages and levels welcome.

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YOUTH NEWS Helensburgh Lions Club The fourth wonderful Lions Easter Scramble was held in Charles Harper Park on Easter Saturday, with families enjoying a delicious bacon & egg or pancake & fresh fruit salad brekky before being enthralled by the free children’s entertainment, this year a science show presented by Fly By Fun (www.flybyfun. com.au) and sponsored by the Helensburgh Lions Club.

Who would have though goo was so easy to make and cola rockets would fly so high? And who would have thought children could move so fast? Must have been all those yummy Easter eggs scattered around the park!

Thank you to Bi-Lo and Usborne Books at Home for supporting this great annual community event, thank you to Maeve and Calum Turner, Alannah and Lauren Frawley and Xavier Muller for their enthusiastic raffle ticket selling, and thank you to all those who came, ate, enjoyed the show and supported your local Lions’ Club. Join us again on Easter Saturday in 2013 for another terrific Scramble, free children’s show and some great community and family fun!

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Bushland Chapel 94 Parkes St Helensburgh

Before And After School Care Rushing to get your children to and from school?

OWNER CARL TOOLE

Why not leave them with our caring staff!

We care for children from Helensburgh, Stanwell Park & Otford Schools.

Before School Care from 7.00 a.m.

After School Care 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.

Call Carl today

0421-463-644 40 Halls Rd, Helensburgh. Fax: 02 4294 3132

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Morning & Afternoon healthy snacks High Quality Accredited service Registered for Fee Relief

Phone: 0433 803 377 Email: kcoosh@kidscare.com.au PO Box 251 Helensburgh, NSW, 2508

YOUTH NEWS ‘The National Year Of Reading’ Reading – The First Five Years

By Annalyssa Fardell, Usborne Books We all want the best for our children. One of the best things you can do for a child is to introduce books and reading at an early age. The skill of reading is an invaluable lifetime gift.

Reading needs to be reinforced and should be encouraged from an early age through to early adulthood.

Studies have shown that parental/grandparent support in learning at home can make a significant difference to every stage of a child’s formal education. Reading can enhance literacy, numeracy, and communication skills as well as enhance cognitive development, creativity and problem solving.

The First Five Years - The first five years are vital for a child’s development.

Womb / Birth - Allows baby to become familiar with your voice.

• Introduce reading with board books, cloth books and bath books.

• Sing lullabies and nursery rhymes.

• Read books with rhythm - This has a soothing effect.

• Play games with their fingers and toes.

• Use real words, not baby talk.

• Use cot books to stimulate newborns.

• Books with different textures are excellent.

• Books featuring known objects such as toys, food, clothes are ideal.

One Year - This is an ideal time to establish a QUIET time for bed.

• Books illustrated with big pictures and different sounds to capture kid’s attention.

• Begins recognising letters and saying the alphabet- repetition will pay off.

• Start simple counting – repetition will pay off E.g “3 red apples”.

• Start learning names of colours. E.g.

Sing the Rainbow song.

• Play games such as Round and Round the Garden.

• Listen to story CDs and CDs of songs.

Eighteen Months - This is an ideal time to talk to them as much as possible as they are absorbing words and trying to talk.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD E.g. “I need 5 bananas – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 bananas”; “this is your red ball?”; “Can you bring me the blue car please?”; “the dog is sitting on the grass” • Match pictures in books to real life or toy objects.

• Take books in the car, train, bus, plane, etc to entertain.

• Lift up the flap books and books with counting, colours and shapes are helpful.

Two Years - This is an ideal time to vary their experiences – read, sing, watch children’s television shows. The more stimulus they get, the greater their language development and the better they will read and speak. Encourage them to repeat words. They may start speaking in sentences.

• Well illustrated books with familiar objects and/or which pass on values are ideal.

• Books will enable your child’s imagination to soar.

• Simple jigsaws are good.

• Lift the flap books.

Three to Five years - Children start asking lots of questions. Always try and answer them, even if you have to look it up. Their social skills are also developing; let them interact with other children regularly.

This is an ideal time when children learn to read, fiction and non-fiction ranging from beginners where the child’s share of the story becomes more substantial in each book to preschoolers and schoolers.

• Use alphabet books to show words are made up from letters.

• Play more advanced games and do more advanced jigsaws, quizzes, solve puzzles; enhance skills of reasoning and observation.

• Read bedtime story books.

• They learn to write their name.

Starting School - The skills acquired during the first five years will be reinforced and broadened at school.

To find out more about Usborne Books At Home contact Annalyssa on 0408 216 331 or email avf3@hotmail.com Home parties available

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CHURCH NEWS Update On The Stanwell Park Village Upgrade Wollongong City Council (WCC) is currently processing the large number of submissions made on the Stanwell Park Village Plan.

Due to the large number of submissions received, a table will be made available council’s website in the coming weeks which details the comments made and council’s response to the submissions received.

The Helensburgh and District Herald will be following the progress of the Stanwell Park village plan, alternatively for updates from WCC go to www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au

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NEIL LYON Solicitor • Conveyancing • Wills • Administration of Deceased Estates • Challenging and Defending Wills • Power of Attorney • Enduring Guardianship • Family Law • Litigation

5 Walker Street, Helensburgh PO Box 99 Helensburgh Upstairs above the liquor shop Tel (02) 4294 2076 Fax (02) 4294 2238 Email: nlyonhelensburgh@bigpond.com 22 Helensburgh & District Herald

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Helensburgh Baptist Church Helensburgh Baptist Church (HBC) is a group of locals who believe that God can make a difference to the world. Hard to believe perhaps, but who else can you count on doing it?

Working within the deepest parts of our lives God can bring about real and lasting change. God has radically changed our lives and we know he wants to change yours too.

If you have ever thought about God and faith can make a difference in your life why not find out how? HBC is a friendly and laid back Church with a Sunday meeting held at the Community Centre on Walker St at 10am.

Contact James Ramsay with any further questions on 4294 8459.

Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Hillcrest House (Hillcrest Retirement Village), Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. 6pm each Sunday.

Phone Graeme Ratten on 4294 3153.

Shop 10/123 Parkes Street, Helensburgh

4294 4443

Melody Innes - Principal & Licensed Real Estate Agent, dedicated to providing her personal commitment to the local area with the same honest and reliable service for all your real estate needs.

If you are looking to sell, buy or rent your property then call Melody on 0410 405 008 or 4294 4443 for a no obligation consultation.

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Helensburgh Bushland Chapel

Holy Cross Catholic Parish

94 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. A place for friendly, progressive inquiry into faith and modern life.

2nd and 4th Sundays at 9.30 am, 3rd Sunday at 6pm.

Artistic, media, community, meditation, book club environmental and bushwalk events See http://bushlandchapel.net.au or 42686748 Minister available for weddings, funerals, blessing. Chapel and rooms available for use.

You are welcome to come and celebrate Jesus’ love for us at Holy Cross Helensburgh and St Bernadette’s Stanwell Park.

Weekend Mass Times Helensburgh: Saturday Vigil – 5:30pm.

Sunday – 9.30am.

Stanwell Park: Sunday – 8am.

Confessions: Saturday – 5pm (Helensburgh).

Weekday Masses - Helensburgh 9:15 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Catholic Women’s League – Caring for others.

Meet monthly.

St. Vincent de Paul Society – Outreach to people in need. Meets monthly.

For more information please phone Parish Priest Fr. Bede North or Kerrie on 4294 1009.

Helensburgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Bible based, Jesus focused. Religion is out, grace is in! You're always welcome at your local Anglican Church, where there is a wide range of groups and ministries for all ages. See the website (below) for more.

Our service times are: 8.15am Stanwell Park, for all age Prayer Book service.

10am Helensburgh Family service with Kids' Club and Creche. 5pm Helensburgh-Sunday Night Live (catch the bus from Stanni Anglican at 4:45) for dinner, games and a more relaxed youth-oriented service. For more information, visit www.helensburghanglican.org

Hope Church 2508 Hope Church 2508 is a local, friendly genuine Christian Church. Part of the Australian Christian Network (www.acc.org.au), Hope Church 2508 provides a local expression tailored to meet our community needs.

The church meets 9:30 am every Sunday morning, at Helensburgh Public School. This is an excellent facility, recently built and has plenty of room, disabled access and is in a central location to Helensburgh.

We offer a fresh and encouraging family service every Sunday, kids church and an exciting program for our youth every Friday night.

We invite you to join us for a service. If you have a question, any pastoral needs or would like somebody to talk to, you can contact Daniel Zelli on 4294 2299 during the week at anytime.

Join Hope Church 2508 at Helensburgh Public School Hall, 9:30 am Sunday morning, Fletcher Street, Helensburgh.

Property Solutions Retaining Walls Pergolas Decking Paving Landscaping Complete Makeovers Call Daniel:

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CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Rates: Up to 20 words > $5

21-30 words > $6

31-40 words (max) > $7 WANTED: Child carer for 8 month baby who enjoys walking, parks and reading. Various hours required to cover returning shift worker.

Ideal for responsible uni student in relevant field or responsible adult. Call Bron 0406 211 551.

CELEBRANT: Personalised Wedding Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies and Vow Renewal Ceremonies. Verheti Cruickshank Mobile 0401 227 665.

ENGLISH TUTORING: Experienced English Teacher and HSC English Marker call Iskra 0410344423 FLORIST: Wedding flowers, centrepieces, arrangements, gift baskets, presentation bouquets.

Call Julie 0418265230. Photos available.

MATHS AND PHYSICS TUTORING: in Helensburgh by experienced high school teacher.

Call Naomi on 0429 083 533.

FORMAL OR WEDDING PHOTOS DISAPPOINTING? Fly away hair? Acne?

Distracting objects or background. Let “Touch Me Up” do all your photo editing needs. Phone Tracey 4294 8303 or visit “touchmeup.com.au” ALISON ROWE PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES: Local child & adult psychologist performs assessments, counselling, behaviour management, parenting skills, lifestyle coaching, legal & workers compensation reports, education and training. Medicare & health fund rebates available. Contact Alison 0409 602 430 or alisonrowe@tpg.com.au DIAMOND DOG WASH SALON IN HELENSBURGH since 2006 offering heated hydrobath, grooming and clipping services.

Phone Robyn on 0428 829 788. Try our new Mobile Hydrobath service Phone Greg 0458 829 999.

MONDAY PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK. Monday’s 9.30-12 noon. Kids have fun whilst parents can relax. Location: Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Avenue.

Contact Crystal 0425 374 402 CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING: Call Janine 0409 323 321 or 4294 9652.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD MUSIC FOR MINIS: A fun music class for children up to the age of 5. Tuesday mornings at 9.30am at the bandstand in Charles Harper Park weather-permitting and in the Helensburgh Scout Hall if raining. $10 per child ($15 for two children). Contact Malika on 0432 922 895.

FLOURISH REMEDIAL & PREGNANCY MASSAGE CLINIC By appt only - Thurs-Sun. 1 hr: $75, 90mins: $100. Health Fund Rebates processed onsite. Gift Vouchers available with free delivery to 2508. 0449 518 110 TENNIS COACHING OTFORD TENNIS COURT Adults and children, beginners to advanced Tennis Racquet: sales, restringing and repairs Phone Greg: 0458 829 999/4294 9599 FACE PAINTING: For Kids’ parties or special events – fairies, cats, bats and more.

Fully insured. Dressed as fairy or clownish.

Phone Monica on 0427 991 673.

FENCING: Timber and colorbond fencing.

All work guaranteed. Quality workmanship for a fair price. Phone John on 0466 340 280.

AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT: Fresh, Australian produce delivered free to your door.

Milk, bread, dairy, fruit & veg, meat, chicken and seafood. Growing organic range also available. www.aussiefarmers.com.au ph Helen for $20 off your first order 4294 4922 or 0415 916 732 CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Zippers replaced. Hems taken up, minor repairs fixed.

Reasonable rates. Call Melinda 0419 977 658 or 4294 1619.

FACE PAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, BALLOON TWISTING, SPECIAL FX FACES. Available for birthday parties, fetes, preschools and special events. Fully insured.

Contact Raeleen 4294 2135.

LAWN MAGIC *Lawn Care *Weed Control *Hedge Trimming *Waste Removal *Gutter Cleaning *Water Blasting *Garden Mulching *Planting of Plants *General Maintenance.

FULLY INSURED, FREE QUOTE, CALL KYLE 0433 772 443 HOLIDAY in ancient village of southern France. Two individual apartments or whole house, fully equipped, all inclusive, sleep up to 8. Secluded yet close to everything: Carcassone, Milhau, Montpellier, Canal du Midi, Pyrenees, Mediterranean beaches. $350-750 pw. occitania.holiday@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS STRETCH**STRENGTHEN**RELAX *Based on tai chi, yoga and pilates *All classes 1 hour $12 per class or 5 for $55 *NEW TIMES* 1st class 1/2 PRICE When: Tuesday 9.15am & 7.15pm Thursday 7.15pm Sunday 4.30pm Where: Stanwell Park Childrens Centre Stanwell Ave Stanwell Park Call Karen on 0403 789617 or 42943344 (call to book) www.stanwellpark.net. au/taichiyogapilates WORMS: Composting/Fishing, quality fresh worms in a 250gm pack (1200 to 2400 worms) $29.00, call Bill 4294 2864, 0429 942 864 PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK Fridays 930-12am. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, meet other mums while the kids play and have fun. Stanwell Park Childrens Centre Stanwell Ave. Contact Wendy 0403 397 751.

SHEPHARD ACADEMY of DANCE BALLET, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, TAP, Pre-school Fairies. Classes from 2 yrs to Advance Boys, Girls to Adults. Enquiries, Helensburgh Community Centre, or phone Shirley 0416 229 919 GARDEN SERVICE: Rejuvenate your garden for spring. Pruning, hedge trimming, weeding, clean ups and removal. Regular mowing and trimming service also available.

Free quotes. Ph Stewart 4294 9726 NUTRIMETICS: Shopping/pampering in your home, for monthly brochures, product samples, fundraising call Jenelle 4294 2864, 0407 038 799 MINI CAR MADNESS: mobile slot car track, great for kids parties or young at heart, fetes, fundraisers, school hols fun and corporate.

Ages 5-12 years. Great rates ph 4294 3494 or 0414 943 494 JASMINE SKY: Busy? Tired? Never have time for yourself? Why don’t you treat yourself to a relaxing 30min Ion Spa Foot Detox or a Reiki Treatment. Call Lee-Anne to book an Appointment Ph 4294 8882 or 0407 166 259.

TUTORING K-6: Final year B Teach/ B Arts $35 per/hr I will come to you if preferred.

Contact Kate: h: 4294 2127 m: 0412 962 075

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD SUSAN’S JUST DANCE: Helensburgh..

Jazz/Tap/Hiphop..Great teachers..latest music.. latest moves...no pressure..great fun..3yrs to adult..boys only hiphop crew...concert each year Suth Ent Centre...call Susan for 2012 registration 4294 8366 USBORNE BOOKS Quality Children’s Books for every age - babies, pre-schoolers to beginner and advanced... even adults. Teacher/ School discounts, Home Parties, Fundraisers Welcome. Extensive range (including internetlinked titles) and short door to door delivery.

Perfect Gift Ideas. Ask me how you can have FREE books of your choice! Contact Annalyssa 0408 216 331 or avf3@hotmail.com ILLAWARRA NANNIES - CHILDCARE SERVICES: Connecting carers with local families across the Illawarra. Services include school holiday care, babysitting, before & after school care, nanny share and more. ph: 0426 148 888 www.illawarranannies.com.au

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SERVICE DIRECTORY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

MARK JONES BUILDER • New Homes • First Floor Additions • Decks & Pergolas

Trading as M&B Jones Building

0419 448 696 or 42942078 Est. 1985 Lic No. 143571c

Rojo’s Riding 4 U! Walker Street, Helensburgh • riding tuition • beginners to intermediate • ponies supplied

Robyn Johnson 0411 147 643

AUTOMOTIVE

Helensburgh Car Services Tune & Service • E Safety Checks • All Makes & Models •Child Restraints Fitted John Hine (Proprietor)

4294 2930

187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508

Pickering Constructions P/L New homes, renovations, decks and pergolas

‘Committed to providing quality building and carpentry services’

Call Gavin 0407 105 969 Lic# 228720C

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD CARPENTERS

CARPENTER Specialising in Decks, Pergolas, Renovations, Gyprock & Plastering, Maintenance, Ins. Work.

J & D CARPENTRY John McKinlay Lic No: 46961c

Ph: 0419 970 902

BRAD MCNALLY • Reconstruction • Decks • Joinery • Alterations

Wilson’s Concreting & Resurfacing

Ph: 4294 3347 Mob: 0418 430 901

L/N: 870C

Carpenter/Joine

Lic No: 221563C

All general concreting Stamp – Stencil – Pebble – Excavation Council approved

Shane Wilson 0416 162 401

Servicing the area for 32 years!

COMPUTING & DATA SERVICES

STANWELL TOPS TECHNICAL SERVICES

Home and Small Business Systems Local Support

0419 413 935 Microsoft Small Business Specialist Microsoft Certified & Microsoft Partner

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SERVICE FOOD FORDIRECTORY THOUGHT SAME DAY SERVICE

• Computer Repairs • Home/Business • Servers/Macs • Networking

4294 4810

ssit.com.au | enquiries@ssit.com.au

making it simple

DOMESTIC SERVICES

Kristy Klean Pty Ltd All commercial and domestic cleaning

0402 962 222

WINDOW CLEANING

0419 482 889

Fast reliable and friendly service * Window Cleaning - sills, screens & frames. * Gutter Cleaning * Roof Cleaning (water blasting) * House washing (soft wash with extension pole including gutters,eaves and walls)

www.flashwindowcleaning.com.au

PEST CONTROL

Specialist in the management of all pests, weeds and termites • Free quotes Pre-purchase & termite inspections 18 yrs industry exp • Authorised exterra installer • Lic No. 1277

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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Andrew Dove • Electrician Call: 0417 776 577 ...for all your Electrical needs!

AIR

CONDITIONING

Wilcock Electrical & Air Conditioning Services • FULLY LICENCED FOR ALL AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL • NEW SYSTEMS SUPPLIED • ALL BRANDS INSTALLED

0418 660 835

Harry Wilcock - Lic # 210923C • L006256 • AU03162 SPLIT SYSTEM SPECIALIST

R.P.M

ryan's property maintenance •Lawn M o w i n g • G a rd e n s •Ru b b i s h Re m o v a l •

“For a Professional Cut”

0421 730 271 w w w. r y a n s p m . c o m

188 Parkes St, Helensburgh

GARDENING & PROPERTY

ECA Tree Services

Specialising In: *Tree Removal & Trimming - Tall & Dangerous *Fully Qualified & Insured

For a free quote call

0424 637 247 HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

02 4294 1487 Lawn & Garden Care • Phone 0422 397 097 Fax 02 4294 2305 Email: cblandscaping@ymail.com

“the best in the ‘burgh” 3/115-119, Parkes Street, Helensburgh

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SERVICE DIRECTORY We guarantee 100% all our services or your money back.

Geoff Barlow Dental Prosthetist Deal directly with the person who makes your dentures

heyHAIR beautiful SALON ph 4294 1985 14a Walker St Helensburgh

Suite 5 - 1st Floor, 1345 Princes Hwy, Heathcote 2233. Ph: 02 9545 4935 www.d-fencemouthguards.com

Thats Reflexology!

Works on your whole body to Relax muscles Balance Hormones

Ring Val Wallington

0418 603 009

direct from the organic farm to your door!

find us on facebook

( formally Laurem's Beauty and Day Spa) Offering a wide range of services including beauty treatments, massage, manicures, pedicures, ear piercing, waxing, spay tans & wedding make up.

we home deliver certified organic: fruit, vegatables, eggs, bread & milk louisa@niorganics.com.au | ph: 0432 081 454

phone : 02 42944611 | shop 2 & 3 12 walker st h’burgh

PAINTING

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PROFESSIONAL FINISH

Relax

Unwind

Rejuvenate

Indulge

Call Vitaley

0421 563 301

• Painting • Plastering • Decorating • Property Maintenance • All Handyman Work

RELIABILITY & QUALITY ASSURED

Jane Graves

B.Sc.(Anatomy), M.Chiropractic)

At Helensburgh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

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SERVICE DIRECTORY JEWELLERS & JEWELLERY SUPPLIES Appointments now available in local studio Quality Handmade Jewellery, Repairs or Sydney & Restorations Ph: 02 4294 9242 CBD Suite Alt Ph/Fax 02 9233 6847

PO Box 57 Helensburgh

PET CARE SERVICES Feeding, Walking & Other Services Available

Call Karen 0419 432 482

kpetcare@tpg.com.au

Dog Washing, Grooming & Clipping Phone Robyn: 0428 829 788 Mobile Hydrobath Service Phone Greg: 0458 829 999 Barkin Beauty Canine Clippery

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Call Debbie Accredited Grooming Specialist

Ph: 0421 321 508

0418 262 925

Professional Designs + FREE Local Delivery!

PLUMBING & ROOF PLUMBING

Phone: 0403 397 751 wendy@flamefishdesigns.com.au | www.flamefishdesigns.com.au

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

RESTAURANTS & FOOD Quality Roof Gutters Supplied & Fitted

Kids dine free every Tuesday* *with a paying adult

Dine in (BYO) Take Away ~ Open Tues - Sun 5pm-10pm www.rayathai.com.au Lic 226808c

Plumber, Roof plumber, Drainer Gasfitter and Emergency repairs Free quotes and advice

Call James 0409 875 391

Little Lily Cakes home delivery to the 2508 area

birthday cakes, wedding cakes, delicious gourmet cup cakes & special orders just contact:

Phuong Ralphs 0421 390 442 email: littlelily12@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL & FINANCIAL

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

ROOF & GUTTERS

Andrew Stein

Roof & Gutter Specialist

0414 892 601 Ask about Guttering & Leafguards on New Metal Roofing

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AD2K PUBLISHING

If you want to get yourself in print; text book, novel, poetry, non fiction or children’s stories.....CALL US Anno Domini 2000 Pty Ltd - 16 YEARS IN BUSINESS Richard Paine, 91 The Crescent, Helensburgh 2508 ad2000book@bigpond.com Ph: 4294 8452 Mob: 0417 294 563 Fax: 4294 3963

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OTHER SERVICES

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0421 566 312

Self Storage • Available Now • Clean & Secure

• Easy Access • Short & Long Term

6 MAY: Declan Kelly and the Rising Sun + support @ the Coalcliff Surf Club. Bar opens from 1pm $10 entry.

15 MAY: VIEW Meeting and 21st Birthday Lunch, 11am, Centennial Hotel.

20 MAY: Ruby Boots with Kenny Bartley and Catherine Traicos @ the Coalcliff Surf Club. Bar opens from 1pm $10 entry.

0418 276 158 • 4294 1917

19 JUNE: VIEW club excursion luncheon, Bundeena.

FIRE WOOD

17 JULY: VIEW club xmas in July luncheon, Centennial Hotel.

MIXED HARDWOOD FREE local delivery Bill & Stuart McWilliam 0429 942 864 4294 2864

21 AUGUST: VIEW club luncheon, Centennial Hotel.

15 SEPTEMBER: Helensburgh Public School Fete.

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CLUB NEWS W.A.V.E.S. 2508 Care Packages To Afghanistan - Information Day

By Brian Taylor, Vice President The information day held outside Bi-Lo on Saturday, April 21st 2012 was a huge success.

Thank you to the generous residents of Helensburgh and surrounding areas.

Cash donations amounted to $464.50, the cash will all be used to purchase items to fill the Care Packages.

In addition to cash the following items were kindly donated.

5.4kg chocolates/Lollies, 19 tubes Vegemite, 14 pkts Biscuits, 10 Noodle Cups, 5kg Toiletry/ Beauty Products. A total of 32kg. This will fill 16 Care Packages.

The committee of W.A.V.E.S 2508 would sincerely like to thank all those who donated. We are assured by the feedback from the Troops that the Care Packages are very much appreciated.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Helensburgh Daytime View Club Our May luncheon is our “21st Birthday Celebrations” at the historic Centennial Hotel and all welcome. This is a special occasion where we will have an entertainer, and an enjoyable meal together with a specially baked Birthday Cake by Kerrie, all you have to do is ring Nerida 0429 004 298 to book.

There are some great shows coming up and we are taking bookings now. You can contact our Program Officer, Chris on 42941103 to join our group bookings to; “The Nut Cracker on Ice”, June 9, 2pm Matinee, Capitol Theatre; “Officer and a Gentleman”, August 22, 1pm, The Lyric Theatre; “Legally Blonde”, October 20, 2pm matinee, Lyric Theatre. Transport is provided, at cost, from the Centennial Hotel and return.

At our March luncheon our speaker Ros Baker, Bush Poet, was a delight and we all enjoyed her bush poetry and stories which were life inspiring.

Ros brought with her copies of her latest book giving all our ladies complementary copies, which was so generous, thank you Ros. The Helensburgh View Club has set out an enjoyable program for 2012 where we have some very interesting activities planned so don’t miss our future articles on these activities.

For all luncheon bookings or cancellations for May 15, 11am for 11.15, please contact Nerida on 0429 004 298 before May 9.

Helensburgh Car Services

4294 2930 • Tune & Service • E Safety Checks • All Makes & Models • LPG Rego Checks • Blue Slips

Child Restraints Fitted John Hine (Proprietor) 187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508 34 Helensburgh & District Herald

CLUB NEWS Fellowship Of First Fleeters South Coast Chapter

By Betty Warn In London in the 1780's, prostitution was rife.

The English Army of 130,000 men was sent home after fighting and losing the War for the American Colonies. The women, who had taken over the men's jobs were dismissed and the jobs returned to the men. This left the women without support, so they turned to prostitution.

In the meantime, Governor Phillip had settled Sydney Cove and then realised what an imbalance of the sexes existed in the new Colony.

He wrote to Lord Sydney, requesting more female settlers. England was happy to empty their gaols, especially Newgate Prison, so 226 women were dispatched to the "Lady Julianna".

According to the memoirs of the steward, John Nicol, "the ship had not cleared the English Channnel before every man on board had taken to himself a wife".

The ship sailed in July 1789, bound for Botany Bay. First Port of call was Teneriffe, Santa Cruz. It was here the "girls" worked among the local inhabitants and the ship acquired the name of "The Floating Brothel". To quote *Charles Bateson, "the majority were London prostitutes; on the passage to Port Jackson, the "Lady Julianna" was nothing more than a floating brothel".

The next port of call was Rio de Janiero and from there to Capetown.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD After a long haul, the ship arrived in Sydney on 3rd June, 1790. She would not have received a great welcome because Sydney Town was suffering from food shortages. Instead of the food supplies so desperately needed, the Colony received 226 female convicts and the ships crew; all extra mouths to feed.

My four times Great Grandmother arrived in Sydney on this ship. Her nane was Mary Pardoe, aged 18 years: she was listed as Mary Barlow, possibly a mis-spelling by the clerk.

In England, Mary had been charged wit theft, for stealing six shillings from a man's pocket. Her sentence was seven years transportation and she was never to return to England.

Two days out from Sydney, Mary had a daughter she named Ann, after her own mother.

Ann's father was Edward Scott, a Seaman on board the "Lady Julianna". Little Ann was baptised at St Phillip's Church.

In a few weeks, Mary and baby Ann were sent to Norfolk Island to work. It was there she met Peter Hibbs from the First Fleet; and that was the beginning of my family in Australia. Any enquiries, please phone Betty Warn 4294 2735.

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Warming Up To Perform Better

By Elaine Bolton ‘Our warm up is your workout’ read the slogan on the back of a CrossFit t-shirt at the starting line of the Tough Bloke Challenge. Some of the clients in my Total Body classes, especially newcomers, would agree that the warm up can sometimes seem rather like a workout. However, they soon realise why we warm up like this when they start the main workout. A tough workout, especially with weights or where significant power must be generated, requires a good warm up to get the body and mind ready for the hard work to come. As Bill Starr (Olympic Weightlifting Coach) said ‘Take care of your body and it will take you to new records. Neglect it and your progress will be slowed by soreness and even injury’. So what makes a good warm up?

A warm up is designed to: increase core and muscle temperature, making the muscles more pliable; raise heart and respiratory rate which increases blood flow and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles; prime the nervous system which is of particular importance prior to exercises involving a high level of skill.

Whatever the type of exercise to be carried out, the warm up consists of two main parts. The first part is general and is designed to elevate body temperature. This could involve easy callisthenics such as body weight squats; pushups and sit-ups; a stationary bike; easy running or skipping. The length of time needed for this part of the warm up is generally dependent on the temperature, so when it’s cold, a longer warm up is required. There is also individual and day-today variation, but as a general rule, 5-10 minutes is adequate. When the huffing and puffing starts, it’s time to move on to the second part of the warm up. Where required, static stretches may be added at this point of the warm up.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD At Mind the Gap, we usually only stretch those muscles that can be overactive such as the hip flexors and hamstrings, prior to the workout, though this is dependent on individual needs.

Instead, we often use a foam roller to roll the muscles (called self-myofascial release).

The second part of the warm up consists of movements more specific to those that will be carried out in the workout. For a weights workout this could include mobility exercises, followed by some shoulder exercises with very light weights and often lunges, side squats, single leg deadlifts and squats. This can then progress to light sets of the exercises to be worked. If the workout is to be more endurance based, such as a running workout, the warm up could include some running drills to improve running technique, prevent injury and get the muscles primed for the work to come. The specific warm up is then usually followed with some dynamic stretches. Thinking through what is required during the workout will also help ensure a quality workout with focus.

Having trained for many long endurance events, I have also found the warm up to be a good chance to assess how my body is going, and whether I have recovered sufficiently to really hit my planned workout with the required intensity.

It’s also a good way to determine if I really should be resting and not exercising when I’m feeling a little flat. (This stops me from coming up with excuses to just sit on the couch, but also stops me from overdoing it when commonsense has been overshadowed by pursuit of an exciting goal.) I start the warm up and carry out the first 20 minutes. If after 20 minutes I feel worse than when I started it’s time to go home to the couch. If I feel the same, not great but no worse, I continue with the workout but reduce the total time or intensity of the workout. If I feel better, which is usually the case, I continue with the workout as planned, happy to have another training session in the bank.

Experience a Total Body class yourself (beginners welcome). Mind the Gap class timetable and class descriptions can be found at www.mindthegapyogafitness.com Elaine Bolton is an experienced Personal Trainer, CrossFit Instructor & Triathlon Coach, at Mind the Gap Yoga & Fitness. She can be contacted on 0417 679 639 or email physicalpursuit@bigpond.com

SPORT Helensburgh Ladies Bowls Our ladies meet at the Workers Club each Tuesday morning at 9.30 am. We are a very sociable group who enjoy our bowling for the exercise and the company, so if you would like to meet some new friends, come along! Lenore Bartlem, our secretary, can be contacted on 4294 1472 if you would like more information.

March 20: Queen of the Green was played today with Rhonda Christie retaining her ‘crown’ and Robyn Single runner-up. Two Consistency competition games played: winner Beatrice Gallagher, runner-up Robyn Smith and winner Carol Dixon, runner-up June McCotter. In our Social Triples Pat Watts, Elaine Smith and Violet West had the narrowest win over runners-up Ann Jackson, Shirley Cassidy and Lenore Bartlem.

Thanks to the ladies who mark the competition games – it is not as interesting as playing but everyone is happy to take their turn. The daily raffle went home with President Shirley and Violet won the fruit and veggies. Our meeting was held today and Robyn Single confirmed the details for the race day on April 21 and will soon be planning for Christmas in July. Shirley has started to plan for our birthday in May, which will be here in no time.

March 27: Defying the overcast conditions and with a few ladies away, we pushed ahead with the competition games. In the Minor Singles Judith Starky had a win with runner-up Janet Smith, and in the Consistency game Helen Haynes was the winner with Wendy Britten runner-up. The girls playing the Social Triples enjoyed their game: winning team was Jenny Mason, Joan Gardner, Rhonda Christie and the runners-up were Robyn Smith, Violet West, Elaine Smith. After lunch Beatrice Gallagher won the daily raffle and Elaine Smith the fruit and veggies. Thanks to Wendy for her fruit slice today.

April 3: Wow! We saw some great bowling today in some very tight games! In the Major Singles...what a fight...winner was Robyn Single with runner-up Helen Haynes – it was such a hard fought game right to the end! The Minor Singles winner was Pat Watts with runner-up Jenny Mason. Pat is certainly showing the way, in this her first year in bowls. The Nominated Pairs competition has started, and today the winners Robyn Single and Violet West kept going until they got on top of runners-up Wendy Britten and Carol Dixon – another great game to

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD watch and a wonderful battle. The Social Triples team of Lenore Bartlem, Elaine Smith and Beatrice Gallagher had a win with Ann Jackson, Elaine Smith and June Killham runners-up. It was a really hot day so congratulations to all the players, particularly in the singles competitions, who played so well in difficult weather. The daily raffle was won by Elaine Smith and Rhonda Christie carried home the vegies.

April 10: Not the best day to be out battling the gusts on the green. In our Minor Singles Pat Watts won with Joan Gardner runner-up. The Major Singles final being played out between Robyn Smith and Beatrice Gallagher will be completed in a couple of weeks. Results of the social pairs: winners Janet Smith and Lenore Bartlem with runners-up June McCotter and Robyn Single; and winners Ann Jackson and Helen Haynes with runners-up Jenny Mason and Elaine Smith. The daily raffle went home with President Shirley Cassidy and the vegies were won by Robyn Single. Both Jenny and Ann had a good little pile of goodies from the bingo!!

April 17: Oh... the rain is back!! No bowls today!!! Good time for a chat... and a little discussion about our race day on Saturday. Then home a little earlier than usual.

We would like to mention the great day put on by the Men’s Bowling Club on Sunday April 15. They invited everyone connected with the installation of the water tank and the shed to a Barefoot Bowls day with a BBQ lunch. This was very well attended and the men excelled themselves on the BBQ. Thank you for a great day.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Local Girls Bring Home Gold!

By Mark Lea, Boat Captain - from page 1, At the recently completed Australian titles on the Gold Coast, Helensburgh Stanwell Park u/23 women’s crew defeated all other crews to claim the Australian title. All the girls’ hard work and training over the last nine months paid off when they won the final, claiming victory over some very good crews from around Australia.

Going up to the titles, the crew of Georgia Leach, Morgan Davies, Courtney Overell, Brooke Dent and sweep Mark Lea knew they were in good form and had a great chance of doing well. Between the state and Australian titles, we tweaked a bit with the girls’ style which paid huge dividends with their race pace.

The entire Australian titles were moved to North Kirra beach after the tragic loss of life of a young competitor at Kurrawa beach earlier in the week.

An incident on the way to North Kirra beach saw a car run up the back of our boat. Fortunately for us the car came off second best, and a bit of duct tape was all that was needed to patch the boat.

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The girls dominated all their heats and the semifinal by about two lengths ahead of the next crews. They went into the final with plenty of confidence but still knew they had to work hard to win it. We drew alley 1 for the final which was the harder end of the beach to win from (no other crew won from this end on Saturday afternoon or Sunday).

The girls got off to a great start and led by a length by the back of the break; by the turning cans they had increased their lead to two lengths.

Rowing powerfully, they pushed further in front and rowed onto a wave on the outside bank. That wave was short lived as it hit the gutter, and then the girls had to row the final 100 metres or so across the gutter to the finish line.

At this point the competition was at least four lengths behind. The water movement sideways in alley 1 made it harder for the girls to reach the finish line and as they got closer, another boat pulled down a wave up in alley 6. They were catching up fast with the power of the wave behind them, and our girls trying to out row the wave, while all the time being sucked back to it.

Our great support crew consisting of our reserve crew, parents and friends who were cheering on our girls were surrounded by heaps of other competitors also cheering the girls home. As they crossed the line we weren’t sure if they had done enough to win, and had to wait for the announcement over the PA for the official results.

They counted down from sixth to first place and when they announced North Cottesloe in second place, we and our supporters erupted with jubilation. They had done it! Years of hard work by a lot of people had paid off. Not only had the girls won the final but they did so remaining undefeated for the carnival, something rarely done at an event as big as the Australian titles.

This is the first ever boat medal at the Australian titles for our club. The official results were: 1st Helensburgh Stanwell Park NSW 2nd North Cottesloe WA 3rd Bulli NSW 4th Southport Qld 5th Elouera NSW 6th Coogee NSW

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SPORT The crew and our supporters celebrated well into the night and the next day had to attend the Golden Blade Awards. This is held at Jupiters Casino where about 1000 people attend.

All the boats of the winning crews are hoisted up into the roof of the auditorium, where the winners walk the red carpet and are honoured by their peers. The boat the girls rowed was named after Mark ‘Gator’ Wallace, and this was the first time in many years he had not gone to the titles.

However, son Aaron was there to witness history as the girls won, and he tried in vain to let his father know but couldn’t reach him. When Big Gator eventually found out, he was on the first plane to Queensland Monday morning to meet the girls at the casino, and see his boat hanging from the roof. This was an especially proud day for Gator as not only had he kept the boat section going for many years, but he has known Brooke and Courtney for most of their lives.

The crew’s results for the major carnivals this year were: 1st Australian Championships 1st Australian ASRL Open 1st NSW Best of the Boats Carnival

4th NSW State Championships 1st Illawarra Branch Championship 1st South Coast Boat Series All this could not have been achieved without the support of our families, the Surf Club and our generous sponsors: Peabody Energy, Tri Clark Brothers, SADA, Walter Mining, Bucyrus, Harp Hotel Wollongong and Ausgrid. Thanks also to Mick Dent for driving the boat up and back to the state and Australian titles. As Boat Captain I couldn’t be prouder of all the efforts from all our crews over the year. They stood up at every carnival, training and rowing as hard as they could, giving 100% effort.

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Sunday Social Golf Club

By Vicki ‘the hair’ Little Nothing like holidays; my husband and I just had a road trip down along the Murray River, playing golf. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but for Pete & I; we loved it!

Beautiful courses that we experienced, great clubs and people very country, country. It was so good to see so many different groups of people doing their yearly thing or just an “every now and then”. My point is, that golf can be a great adventure or just a once a month social event.

Golf was great this month; a beautiful day and everyone was in matchplay mode; bitching, stirring and out to rip each other’s throats: probably not as bad as that which comes more towards the end of the year.

Leigh “Bah Bah” Wooley had a great day, taking out 1st place and his matchplay knocking Mark “Chucky” O’Connor off for 2nd place.

Travis Chipper came in 3rd.

Our prizes now are meat, wine and an assortment of vouchers which is great, plus we

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still have the usual golf balls, movie tickets and golf gloves for prizes on different holes; the money hole is now $180. and rising.

Next month is the Joe Doherty Cup Day so at the moment it’s all GO! Our sympathy goes out to Russell “the Love Mussell” who was a silly duffer; fell off the ladder and broke his wrist and can’t play golf for three months. (bummer) The Confused Golfer: “Golf is not just an exercise, it’s an adventure , a romance, a Shakespeare play in which disaster and comedy are intertwined.”