Bangalow Heartbeat November 2011

Heartbeat Bangalow’s

free l November 2011 No.153 l Celebrating the Life and Times of the local Community

Big socks to fill.

Michael Malloy, March 1950 – September 2011.

A man who touched so many lives in this town and was always there to guide, assist and encourage.

Irreplaceable and hugely missed.

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editorial October was a sad month in our ‘happy town’ as the community came to terms with the loss of Michael Malloy. The gathering in the A&I Hall on 6 October was a fitting tribute to his memory and a credit to the organisers. One wonders whether all the socks were returned to their rightful owners.

The centenary celebrations had to go on, and the ball at the A&I Hall was a truly spectacular and enjoyable occasion. As was the BCCC birthday bash, Electric Bangalow.

Not to mention the Bangalow Cup on Monday, 3 October. Hopefully other punters were more successful than the editor in restoring the family fortunes at the Cup. November will see the build-up to end of year festivities and, most importantly, the Show! Read about it on page 3.

Finally, fire authorities remind us (see page 17) to prepare our properties for the start of the bushfire season, including plans to safeguard our animals.

Di Martin for the Heartbeat team A tree-planting ceremony in honour of Michael Malloy was held at the Museum.

His daughters attended, as did the Mayor and many friends.

The Parrot Tree Have you heard very noisy commotions in a large red-flowered tree recently? It’s probably the tree that’s so attractive to parrots they call it the Parrot Tree. Botanically, it is called Schotia brachypetala, from sub-tropical Africa. In spring parrots and honeyeaters flock to the bright red flowers to gorge upon the intoxicating nectar. Their noisy binge lasts from dawn to dusk, by which time some birds have been known to be literally flat on their backs. Here it’s the rainbow lori-

keets and noisy friarbirds that I’ve seen feeding on the nectar.

The tree can grow to 13 metres so allow plenty of space if you’re thinking of planting one. It is easily propagated from the large bean-like seeds, which should be soaked for 24 hours in warm water, but seedlings should be transplanted with care. It is hardy to occasional frosts, grows well in a hot climate and is tolerant of any soil type. There is a beautiful specimen in Leslie Street.

Judy Baker

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SHOW YOU A GOOD TIME Write these dates in the diary – 18 and 19 November – it’s time for the 112th Bangalow Show Once a year the Show comes to town – with two days of the best fun you can have in this region (plus Dressage on the Sunday): watching virtually everyone you know being creative, showing off, looking gorgeous, demonstrating unknown talents and laughing and clapping so much that hands are sore and mouths are curved in a permanent smile.

It is a tribute to the town, the country and the amazing members of the Show Committee that Bangalow survives as one of the most successful country shows. Many have gone by the way, but here it just goes from strength to strength.

As ever, the Show has two parts: Pavilion and Arena. Programs are available from shops throughout the area, or phone Karen at Barebones on 6687 1393, to find out what

category is right for the competitive you.

In the Pavilion there are the usual treats: farm produce from stone fruit to nuts and coffee to mixed herbs; fabulous floral displays and single stem exhibits; cake making, jams and preserves; needlework plus literary, photographic and artistic pursuits, with this year’s theme being the horse. The category where competition is fiercest is Tart of the Show and this year it’s all about the quiche.

Outside the Pavilion is where art meets farming. Eight specially commissioned sculptures, made from found farm objects, will be spotted around the show office.

The Arena features all the essential ingredients – horses, cattle and poultry – with every breed from Arabians and miniature ponies to the beef cattle ‘Battle of the Breeds’ and birds of many feathers. Even

if you don’t own any yourself there is much pleasure and education in checking out the dazzling variety on show.

Special this year is that trotting is back after 10 years and the goats are running again. Not to be missed is the opening ceremony, on Saturday from lunchtime, with the Grand Parade and the naming of Miss Showgirl.

Highlights – and highly recommended – are unique Bangalow events: the Ironman which requires many skills including eating a cold meat pie and drinking warm beer; Belt, Buckle and Boot Cup where full-on bush riding horsemanship is breathtaking to watch; the lawn mower races and the women’s barrel racing.

But wait, there’s more. In fact, far too much to mention here – you’ll just have to check it out yourself. Be there! Stephanie King

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vale michael malloy 1950 – 2011 TRIBUTES FROM BANGALOW ORGANISATIONS For further tributes, see our website: www.heartbeat.net.au

Lions Club Just like the wider community of Bangalow, the Bangalow Lions Club was saddened by the loss of one of its members, Michael Malloy, but at the same time grateful that we were able to share some of the journey of this amazing character.

A lot of the existing members were actually invited to visit, and ultimately join, the club by Michael as his drive for service to the community continued.

Michael was well known for bouncing into a meeting full of confidence and energy,

greeting people with his warm sometimes wry smile, placing his plastic sleeve of notes/ letters/receipts on the table before securing his wine glass,

and one for his guest, and enjoying being one of the team.

Always one quick to take up an apron and tongs ready for the next BBQ, Michael was always generous with his time. His quick wit and famous one-liners helped what often seemed like laborious tasks go quickly.

Michael Malloy has visited the Bangalow Lions Club and now moved on. We trust that his legacy remains.

Brian Grant

Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre Michael’s association with the

Writers’ Centre spanned several years. A long-time supporter of both the Centre and the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival, Michael was one of our staunchest advocates and committed sponsors. He believed in the power of community and of individuals, and he had a firm respect for volunteers – of which he was often one. Whilst ever he was able, Michael was a regular fixture at our festivals, his composed manner a source of calm for anyone lucky enough to cross his path.

Even in his final weeks Michael remained a proactive model of generosity and foresight. He was planning for the coming year; talking about new projects and strategies that would encourage young writers in our community. Many a Writers’ Centre project will see the light of day because of Michael’s support and encouragement. And we are not alone. Many local organisations, artists and individuals have – and will continue – to benefit from his legacy.

Saying goodbye to a friend is always difficult; saying thanks is so much easier. Thank you, Michael.

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BCCC One of my many fond memories of Michael Malloy is of him cooking breakfast for the children and families of Bangalow Community Children’s Centre in his pyjamas and coloured socks for our Pyjama Day. Michael helped the Centre in many ways. He was significant in helping us establish the art exhibition which has now continued to be a highly acclaimed annual event. Michael

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Bangalow said farewell to its Number 1 Volunteer on Thursday, 6 October. Members of the community gathered in their hundreds at the A&I Hall to remember the life of Michael Malloy. Ballina MP Don Page reviewed Michael’s great service to Bangalow and best friend Ronnie Delardes shared hilarious memories. Scarlett Affection brought tears to many eyes with their rendition of one of Michael’s favourite songs as well as their school’s version of Amazing Grace. was involved with many of the improvements that have happened in the Centre including building edible gardens and making decks to create inviting spaces for children to play. He was important in making it possible for us to build a new babies’ room.

Michael was so important

to us that everyone voted unanimously to ask him to be Patron of our Centre and we were delighted that he accepted. Our love and gratitude for Michael will stay with us always. Kerry Ellbourn

It is not often that one person becomes so well known to so many sections of the community. But such a one was Michael Malloy who died on 25 September after a long battle with prostate cancer.

He was born in Sydney on 21 March 1950, an only child.

After he finished school he joined the commonwealth public service and served in the cabinet secretariat in the early 1980s. The death of his parents within six months of each other convinced Michael that there was more to life than Canberra and he came north, initially with a program called Interchange, and through this he worked with Byron Council.

In 1985 he moved to Nashua for a short time; thence to Byron Bay for 14 years. During this time he owned the Cape Gallery, was president of the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce for a number of years and a Byron councillor for a brief period. The Northern Rivers Regional Organisation

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In 2000 he settled in Bangalow having decided that working for the community was his ‘job’. He was involved in such organisations as

Lions and the junior and senior Rugby Clubs. But he will be remembered best as President of the Chamber of Commerce (the ‘Mayor of Bangalow’) and for such initiatives as the Billy Cart Derby, Christmas Eve Carnival and the Book of Bangalow.

For many years he was a member of the 355 committee which managed the A&I Hall and was very involved in its restoration and upgrading as

it approached its centenary.

Another abiding interest was the Bangalow Music Festival for which he worked tirelessly, as he did for the Public School. He was patron of the local Scarlett School of Contemporary Music and the BCCC. The Writers’ Festival was another special interest, not only did he regularly volunteer but he was also a sponsor.

Wherever there was a need Michael was there.

In recognition of all his community work, Michael was awarded Byron Shire’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in 2009, the first time that this accolade was recognised as a separate category. This was followed in 2011 with the NSW Premier’s Community Service Award, presented in August.

Michael is survived by three daughters; Claire, Natalie and Julia (see pic above).

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community noticeboard Bangalow and District Garden Club In this year’s Garden Competition two lovely rural gardens in Ewingsdale and Rosebank took out the top prizes. Congratulations to Shirley Nelson who won the Champion Garden and Wendy Edmonds the Reserve Champion Garden.

See more on page 23. All other results on our website: bangalowgardenclub.org.au The next meeting on Wednesday, 2 November is the AGM where all committee positions will be decided for 2012. A bus trip is scheduled for Saturday, 19 November visiting three destinations including the Gold Coast Rose Show.

Helen Johnston

Museum/Tearoom News Great excitement down in the Museum: our new verandah extension is (finally) nearing completion. To celebrate, and help raise much-needed funds, we are having what promises to be a Big First Happening: an Open Air Cinema night on Friday, 5 November at 8pm.

Bring a picnic and rug and sit on the lawns, or there is some verandah seating available. BYO drink. It’s only $8. Bargain.

There will be a movie and cartoon (check the website www.travellingflicks.com) with an interval where great cakes, slices, coffee and tea will be available as well as soft drinks and popcorn. Just like the old days. Tickets available at the Tearooms, open Wed-Sat, 9-3.

Phone 6687 2183 for bookings.

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Healthy Kids Open Day at Newrybar Stuck with ideas for kids’ lunch boxes? Want ideas on how to keep kids happy, healthy and active? Or just want a free, child friendly day out with the family?

Come along to Newrybar Public School’s Healthy Kids Open Day on Saturday, 5 November, 10am-2pm.

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corner of Broken Head Road and the Pacific Hwy. Workshops, demonstrations and presentations will be running throughout the day: from children’s healthcare professionals, local sporting and children’s activity groups, preschools and child-care centres. BBQ lunch available and free tea, coffee and homemade lemonade is on offer.

For info phone: 6687 1343 or e-mail: newrybar-p.school@ det.nsw.edu.au Renae Leeson

Nashua News Have you seen the ‘Nashua News’ website? It celebrates the people, places, land and businesses of Nashua. Key in: http://www.nashua.localweb. net.au/ If you want to be involved in keeping it up to date, please contact Jacinta on 6629 1736 Free lessons available!

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Red Cross Report The next meeting of Red Cross is Friday, 4 November at 10am at the RSL Hall. All welcome.

Highlight of the month has to be our participation in the national Big Cake Bake (see page 11). Future fund-raising projects are our Christmas street stall and fantastic raffle on 7 December. In Jan/Feb we will be raffling a beautiful quilt. More on that next issue.

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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group The Northern Rivers Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is having its Christmas morning tea and end of year ‘catch up’ on Wednesday, 23 November, 9.45am to 12 noon, at the Education Centre, Crowley Village which is at the end of Cherry Street in Ballina. This is our final get-together for 2011. Everyone is welcome irrespective of where you live, including service providers and others caring for people with MS – please come along and find out more about MS support in our area. Contact Beth 6625

1749 or Alf 6683 1762 or simply drop in and make yourself known. There is no charge apart from a small contribution to help to cover costs.

Many who are not able to conveniently participate in ‘face to face’ support group meetings find that our email-based ‘Network of Care’ is a handy way to keep in touch with MS developments regionally and nationally. To find out more visit our web site at http://www. msnetwork.org/ballina or via email to support@msnetwork. org Peter Sullivan

What’s on at the Bowlo Yes we are still open. Come and support us.

Melbourne Cup day is Tuesday, 1 November and will be a big one. Tickets are $35 which includes lunch, entry and a glass of champagne upon arrival. There will be a fashion parade with local businesses showing ladies and menswear, sweeps and of course TAB facilities. Book a table with your friends. Prizes include the best dressed lady, best hat, lucky door prize as well as seafood raffles. Live entertainment will be the Surf Report.

Attention all Bangalow business houses, we are having our Business Houses Twilight Bowls starting Tuesday, 8 November at 5.30 for 5.45pm start. Cost $30 for a team of three, then $7 each per week to play. Seafood raffle to be won.

Barefoot bowls are fun to play.

Come down for a roll. Available most days.

Don’t forget Friday night raffles from 6.30pm with meat tray raffles and members’ draw.

Check the sign out the front for upcoming events and our website www.bangalowbowls. com.au and Facebook.

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50 Years Service at the Red Cross At a recent meeting of the Bangalow Branch of the Red Cross, Emily Smith was honoured with the presentation

of a Gold Laurel Wreath for 50 years of service to the organisation. Emily began as a Junior Red Cross member and as a VAD during WWII and has been involved in most aspects of the Red Cross including President for 19 years, Vice President and Secretary positions, fund raising and both working in and donating to the Blood Bank. Although Emily now resides in Byron Bay she still takes an interest in the organisation.

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Flickerfest 2011 This is a first call for entries for the Northern Rivers Short Film Comp, deadline 2 December, now in its fourth year celebrating local film talent.

SCCU $500 cash prize and an Avid Media Composer software package are confirmed back on board as partners for the Jury Award, making up part of the prize packages valued at $5,000 up for grabs; the finalists will screen at Bangalow A&I Hall on 21 January.

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Coming up in December l Garden Club members will enjoy Christmas lunch at Harvest, Newrybar, on Wednesday, 7 December. l A garden party to celebrate the 100th birthday and restoration of All Souls’ Anglican Rectory will be on Saturday, 10 December, 2pm in the church grounds l On Sunday, 18 December, Christmas carols will be held in the All Souls’ Church grounds followed by refreshments. l The Chamber of Commerce will again be sponsoring the Christmas Eve carnival with buskers, great food and more.

Enquiries to Kris 0412 739 268 or Karen 0431 091 232. l Over 30s Singles Night at the bowlo Saturday, 3 December from 7.30pm until late. Tickets at the Bowlo and Barbones.

Courtesy bus available. l New Years Eve at the Bowlo: Lockie & Dani will be playing from 8pm. Come and celebrate.

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Optus B.O.O.T.ed – for the time being Hearty congratulations to Coopers Shoot residents and their B(angalow) O(pposes) O(ptus) T(owers) campaign. It seems that their timely action has saved Bangalow from being overlooked by a 30 metre Optus monopole, clearly visible from the main street and from most areas of eastern and northern Bangalow.

An Optus spokesperson has advised that the company’s plan to erect the tower on One Tree Hill east of the Pacific Highway and the Clover Hill suburb will not now go ahead.

However, victory might be short-lived.

Lyle Le Sueur, President of Bangalow Progress Association (a Coopers Shoot resident), reports that his discussions with Optus revealed the company is already investigating other sites in and around

Bangalow. Planning regulations give a relatively free rein to the siting and erection of telecommunications towers. However, for higher impact towers, building permits and a degree of community consultation are required. Often consultation is usually limited just to advice to neighbouring land holders. Lyle advises that he has made it clear to Optus that, because of Bangalow’s unique heritage status and the strong community awareness of its residents, our town, at the very least, expects a well-publicised public meeting at which all citizens will have the opportunity to express their views.

Please advise Heartbeat, Lyle Le Sueur or myself if you hear more rumours about towers in Bangalow or sight Optus land agents or surveyors.

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BYRON BAY’S NEW BYPASS A few weeks ago changes that have the potential to make Bangalow part of a mini-bypass of Byron Bay were made to the road signs on the coast road, south of Byron Bay, opposite the Rugby League ground and the golf club.

Without notice or consultation, Council has added a new direction ‘To the Pacific Highway’ to both signs.

North bound traffic on the coast road from Lennox Head or Suffolk Park is now encouraged to travel to the Pacific Highway through Bangalow, instead of going through Byron Bay. Similarly, those going south from the Bay are encouraged to take Bangalow Road to reach the highway instead of going along the coast road to Ross Lane or through Ballina.

Bangalow Road has enough difficulty handling its current local traffic, including the Countrylink, school and tourist bus services. Increasing numbers of camping trailers and caravans will make the road even more slow and unsafe. Further, northbound traffic aiming for the Pacific Highway will have to travel up Bangalow’s main street and along the already overtrafficked Granuaille Road (or ‘Street’ as our latest RTA signs display).

Byron Shire’s Simon Bennett advises that this new signposting will be helpful to travellers unfamiliar with the district and didn’t feel it would change traffic patterns significantly. Any changes would be measured by council’s road usage

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BANGALOW Wholesale Nursery “Growing Strong” counts undertaken every two years. The fact that there will be neither south- nor north-bound access at Bangalow to the upgraded Pacific Highway seems to have been overlooked by our traffic planners, as does the detrimental impact on our town and on Bangalow Road. Nor has the additional pressure on Bangalow Road that is expected during construction of the T2E been taken into account, which will involve two new bridges over Bangalow Road, a batching plant at the roadside, a possible construction depot and building of new high-level long bridges over Byron Creek and the railway, all of which will involve road diversions during the two year construction period.

Write to Byron Shire Council if you feel it has erred in adding this direction at the Coast-Bangalow Road junction signpost.

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Almost 200 people attended the launch Pam Brook, Convenor of Northern Rivers Food, event, enjoying food from with acclaimed food writer, BelindaJeffery.

Australia’s only hatted Aboriginal chef, Clayton Donovan from on the App and via Facebook the Jaaning Tree in Nambucca Heads, and and Twitter, I hope it isn’t drinks from the Byron Bay Brewery Stone going to put me out of a job!”

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Launching the App, Belinda Jeffery now available from the App noted that although she has resisted the Store, is intended to put local temptation to have an iPhone to date, now people and those visiting the she’s seen this App she will definitely be region more quickly in touch getting one! “The functions are amazing,” with the wide variety of food she said. “You can find, contact and visit that is grown, produced, local growers (whether they like it or not!), sourced, sold and served in and retailers selling local foods, as well as the Northern Rivers.

Users will be able to search farmers’ markets, restaurants and cafes throughout the region who specialise in for a range of food-related the fantastic food we produce here in the sources and events by name or town, and even home in on those that are Northern Rivers.

“It’s going to be great for my work as a closest to them, using advanced geolocation reviewer,” she continued, “but as users can services from Google. Importantly, users write and share their own reviews directly will be keeping the outlets on their toes,

with the ability to report any listed outlet that doesn’t serve or sell local food.

Regional Development Australia – Northern Rivers CEO, Katrina Luckie, said: “We already have many producers and retailers – including our local markets – on board, and we want more restaurants and cafes in the region who serve locally-sourced food to add their details. It’s easy to register. Just visit www.sustainfood.com.au and follow the prompts.

We want as many local outlets as possible to sign up soon.”

The free App is available to download and install from the App Store, via your Apple mobile device, or via iTunes. The App, which works on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, requires iOS 4.0 or later.

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Chinzea – Style with a Capital C For our Businesses of Bangalow series Hilary Wise spoke to Ellen Lehane of Chinzea.

Chinzea is an interior design and decorating business owned by Ellen Lehane who feels blessed to have the gift to heal and restore houses.

Ellen started working with fabric from an early age – making and selling felt toys from the age of 12.

She had a decorating business in Oatley in Sydney for over 20 years offering a range of services. The business included painting, decorating and furnishings and it employed a number of staff in the successful business.

Her husband Leo was a fibrous fixer and they worked closely together on projects.

In addition Ellen studied management, supervision and fabric appreciation for six years and undertook a number of courses on the restoration of old houses. She sold the Sydney business, Curtains Everywhere, and moved up north permanently in 2005 when Chinzea was established (Chinzea is an Italian girl’s name).

Between them, Ellen and her husband renovated and built six houses throughout their career. They provided a ‘whole package’ working with construction plans to ensure that furnishings would be in the right place right from the start. She was also involved with the planning and set-up of a prefabricated factory in Hong Kong.

Ellen and her husband holidayed on the north coast for many years and resolved that they wanted to live in the area when they retired. They built their houses on Piccadilly Hill Road in 2002 and, with its glorious

Ellen Lehane in her studio workroom

setting and views, it would be hard to find a more inspiring and relaxing location.

When asked what she loves about the business she said it is “creating, making people happy and giving them joy by making their home an enjoyable place”.

Ellen likes to work with people to help their homes grow. Placement of items is critical to making the house flow and Ellen has the ability to see what the finished product/design will look like. Advertising is mostly by word of mouth.

Ellen belongs to All Souls Anglican Church in Bangalow. She is currently liaising with the new priest, Father Phillip,

whilst overseeing renovations to the rectory. The Ladies Guild at the church has just allocated funds for the manufacture of pew cushions for the parish churches at Bangalow, Clunes and Eureka.

Ellen is passionate about our heritage and believes it is important for future generations to know where they have come from and what has gone before. She loves Bangalow because it is a “very community minded, loving and spiritual place”.

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Many galleries are closing due to the economic downturn and nonsustainable venues, especially in the popular (and expensive) Byron Shire. Which leads to the dilemma: “where can artists present their work and get instant feedback from the general public?” Marika Bryant provides an answer.

The Moller Pavilion within the Bangalow Showgrounds has been host to a local art consortium, art-on-the-move, for nearly three years. A burgeoning and ever-changing line-up of artists from all walks of art is fortunate enough to inhabit this space every fourth Sunday of the month on Market Day. Under the pavilion’s accommodating roof a variety of artists ‘ply their trade’ and share their artistic moments with the general public who pour into the Showgrounds.

Art and craft have been the cornerstone of many a civilisation; artists have recorded the passage of history and their ‘sense of place’ since time immemorial. Now, more than ever, artists need to express their artistic narrative to a wider audience. Viewers need to be able to browse through local art in a ‘non-gallery’ situation, speaking to the artist and finding out from the artist’s mouth what is happening in their world, through their experiences and their artist’s take on life. Contemporary issues and conceptual meanderings are offered in many artistic forms.

Art-on-the-move came about primarily from the need of artists to be able to exhibit on a regular basis, in situ, gaining viewer response, feedback and a general feeling of ‘being there’.

Another artistic opportunity open to artists is the ‘chasing of the art prize’. Paying the entry fee and hoping for selection is often debilitating and the overall cost prohibitive, even when accepted (sending artwork interstate, packaging, retrieval). Through collectives/consortiums and group showings in public, artists can show their own work – and sell their own work – within their own ‘space’ at various markets, halls and pavilions.

Art-on-the-move’s artistic line up at the moment embraces painting, printmaking, sculpting, ceramics, glass art, etching, recycled paraphernalia, knitting, recycled jewellery, metal works, with cards, limited-edition prints, books and let’s not forget that old chestnut, ‘the journey’!

Our artists, on any given market day, include Marika Bryant (painting, limited edition prints, books, cards, recycled bling); Karyn Fendley (painting, limited-edition prints, calendars, books, boxes and cards); Jacqueline King (glass objects of desire in all forms); Leonie Jackson (printmaking, etching, cards, painting); Soren Carlbergg (painting, drawing, cards and works on aluminium); Dave Kill (printmaking, etching, sculptural objects); Garry Barden (steel sculpture); Bronwyn Russell (ceramic and mixed media); Pam Paterson (painting and mixed media); Colleen DaRosa (printmaking) and Nicole Zupanovitch (bunting, recycled art, jewellery). Other guest artists also appear whenever there is space to accommodate.

Visit us at the Moller Pavilion inside the Bangalow Showground (band end of the market, where Jan still serves the best Devonshire tea in Bangalow) and see our conceptualisation of the world in a variety of artistic narratives.

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mouth-watering moments

LET THEM BAKE, AND EAT, CAKE This town survives on the enthusiasm and hard work of volunteers – and the citizens of the area who support their many fundraising projects. The Red Cross is very aware of how often people are asked to be involved in a project, so it was very rewarding that we had a great opportunity with our national Big Cake Bake to provide a chance for us all to have our cake and eat it too.

It was a really fun morning.

Cooks and cakes turned up at the RSL Hall where Rebecca Zentveld had set up a small coffee bar. (Tip: she drinks tea, not coffee, with cake.) Pam Brook of Brookfarm put on her judge’s hat and dutifully tasted every cake.

All very scientific. Each cake was judged on appearance, aroma, taste and texture.

While everyone was a winner on the day, some folks got a specially decorated wooden spoon for their luscious efforts. In the professional category, acclaim went to Katrina Kanetani for a Banana Coconut

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cake with Coconut Honey topping; Bruce McDonough for a Gateau Basque; Choux Choux for a Pear Tart. In the amateur section: Jaqueline Rowlands for her Jamaican gingerbread; Trisha Bleakley with a Middle Eastern Orange and Almond cake; Elizabeth Casimir for a Strawberry Sponge. In the children’s category: Marley Collins for her White Chocolate and Raspberry cake and Chloe Delaney for a Chocolate Mudcake beautifully decorated as a Barbie Princess.

CAPTIONS from top left, clockwise: Chief Judge, Pam Brook, ably assisted

by Trisha Bleakley; the crowd gets excited about the eating options; Rebecca Zentveld making great tea and coffee; winner in the professional section, Katrina Kanetani from Ate with Red Cross President, Dot Gill.

Centre: Jaqueline Rowland’s prize-winning Jamaican ginger bread.

Pics: Elizabeth Casimir and Trisha Bleakley. Words: Stephanie King

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Photographs by Judy Baker

Ball of the Century

As the crowds alighted from their carriages, splendidly dressed in authentic or spectacular or creative attire, the night of the A&I Hall Centenary Ball was off to a great start. A six-piece wind ensemble created a genteel atmosphere as people mingled, browsing the historical displays, greeting friends and renewing old acquaintances.

Once in the spectacularly decorated ‘ballroom’, guests danced to wonderful music delivered by a specially created ensemble of talented locals. There was the opportunity to take part in some structured dances as well for those less confident among the throng. Guests could also don a variety of period accessories to complement their outfits and be photographed professionally with prints available on the night.

Upstairs in the balcony area was a screen showing silent movies for those who needed to rest a bit, and all guests had the opportunity to sign the Bangalow Guest Book which has been at all significant events in the history of Bangalow since the village centenary in 1981.

It was a birthday party for a grand old lady celebrated in great community spirit.

Sue Holm

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OH WHAT A NIGHT! ELECTRIC BANGALOW RAISES OVER $16,000 It’s become apparent that no-one parties quite like the parents of pre-schoolers. By anyone’s standards it was a huge night in Bangalow. A massive 215 people came dressed in their 80s finest to celebrate at 1981: ELECTRIC BANGALOW, the 30th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre at the A&I Hall. DJ Leo Slayer ‘slayed’

’em with a cranking set-list and Nitestar rocked the house. A number of 80s icons were in the room including Madonna, Jon Bon Jovi, Robert Smith, Cyndi Lauper, Indiana Jones and Adam Ant to name a few. But most importantly, with the help of our eternally generous community, we managed to raise a whopping $16,000 for BCCC. This result is

beyond our wildest expectations and we thank the community from the bottom of our hearts for its support. Our deepest thanks go to all those who donated prizes to assist with our fundraising. The money raised will be used specifically for the expansion of the babies’ room with construction to commence in 2012.

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BUSHFIRE SEASON Fire authorities have been warning householders to clear up in anticipation of a hot summer. Ashley Fruno from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) now offers important advice for safeguarding animals during bushfires The bushfire season begins in early October across Australia, so the following information could help to ensure the safety of animals should residents be forced to evacuate.

While the Bangalow region generally has a wet summer, bushfires are always a possibility.

This advice could help save the lives of companion animals and farm animals which need to be included in disasterpreparation plans.

It is important that everyone with animals has a basic plan to protect them during a bushfire. Animals should not be left behind to fend for themselves, tied up or confined in any way as they will be trapped with no chance of surviving.

Companion Animals It is essential to know your destination ahead of time. Although human shelters often refuse animals, motels in the area will probably accept dogs, cats and other small animals in an emergency. Animals should not be left unsupervised in a car.

They can suffer from heatstroke, even if water is provided and the windows are

move. In most cases, it is sufficient to move them onto a low-risk paddock if they are threatened by fire. If you plan on staying at the property, keep a sufficient amount of emergency feed to maintain your animals for about a week, and arrange possible offsite storage places in case your place of residence is damaged and the animals have to be relocated.

Horses should be moved into a paddock slightly open. It is helpful to place small where they have room to move away from animals in secure carriers or keep them fires. Animals on public roads are at risk leashed, and ensure that they have ID tags of causing – and being injured in – traffic attached to their collars in case frightening accidents so do not deliberately put them sounds and unfamiliar surroundings cause there. Also, other animals in distress, them to bolt. Of course, take water and including strays and animals who may food bowls, your animals’ favourite toys or have been left behind by neighbours, may blankets, a towel and enough food for at require your attention. If you see an animal in need and are unable to help, note the least a week. animal’s condition and location and call Large Animals Identification or preparation of a fuel- authorities for help as soon as possible.

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WHAT IS YOUR MACULA, ANYWAY? We have all seen the ads on TV, asking us “How’s your macula?”, but what is your macula? Anne Malatt explains.

The macula lutea (Latin, meaning yellow spot) is the central area of the retina, the layer of cells that lines the back of the eye.

The cells receive light, which causes a chemical reaction in their pigments, which is converted to electrical impulses that are sent to the brain. What we choose to make of these impulses is what we see.

The cells of the macula (called cones) are specialised to allow us to see colour and fine detail, to recognise faces and to read.

These cells are very active so they wear out faster than the rest of the retinal cells. They wear out even faster if we subject them to oxidative damage such as stress, smoking, toxic foods, too much direct sun exposure and inflammation.

In the early stages of the macula wearing out, you can still see clearly. Your eye health care practitioner (your optometrist or your ophthalmologist) can look into your eyes and see the macula. We may see small yellow spots called drusen, or changes in the pigment layer underneath the macula, which show us that the cells are not functioning efficiently or that they have been damaged.

If these changes progress they can lead to the cells of the macula wearing out (dry macular degeneration). Less commonly, the changes can lead to breaks in the membrane under the macula, which allows blood vessels to grow in that leak fluid or blood (wet macular degeneration).

Until recently we have had no treatment

for macular degeneration. We now have injections that can cause the blood vessels to regress, temporarily, so that wet Macula

macular degeneration can be treated. It is important to know that it can only be treated successfully if it is found early, that the treatment involves repeated injections into the eye for the rest of your life, and that you are still left with a scar at the macula.

The injections only help the 10 per cent of people that have wet macular degeneration.

So, what can you do to care for your macula?

The most important thing you can do is to care for yourself. The eyes are a part of your body – how you treat your body will affect your eyesight and the way you see.

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Regular eye health checks are important to see if you are developing early changes that may show you are at risk of developing macular degeneration. This is so whether or not you have a family history of the condition, but especially if you do. If you are developing early signs of degeneration, it may be wise to supplement your diet with macular antioxidants, even if your diet is healthy.

It is also important to check your central vision regularly and, if you notice any blurring or distortion, to have it seen to promptly. As well as looking at the macula with special lenses and lights, we can now photograph it so that we can compare change over time, and we can image the deeper layers of the macula with an OCT, which can pick up problems much earlier than we once were able to. Help is available, so come and see us!

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Granuaille House centenary This year is not only the centenary of the A&I Hall. It also marks the hundredth birthday of Granuaille House, the redbrick residence with the bull-nose roof at the top end of Granuaille Road. It was built in 1911 by William Barby, an early pioneer, benefactor and entrepreneur of Bangalow. display of furniture and William Barby arrived was responsible for the in the area from the bathroom and living Hunter Valley in August room extension. More 1881 at the age of 19. recently Cathy Campbell, He came with Thomas a lover of old houses, Robinson who had spent three years here selected 500 acres with her two sons. The in July of the same present owners are Phil year. Before that time and Ruth Kirby. there had been plenty For its centenary of timber getters in celebration the house the ‘Big Scrub’ but no was decorated with permanent residents in flowers.

A display this area. He was hired of postcards (from

by Robinson to clear the present owner’s scrub at £1 per week. collection, originally At the end of 1881 Photographs by Judy Baker belonging Barby took up 200 acres Ruth and Phil Kirby with guests at their Granuaille House centenary party as Clover Hill Farm but to her continued timber-getting and scrub-felling grandmother) to amass some capital, at which he was adorned the very successful. His original home was at walls. In that Clover Hill Farm where he bred dairy cows era postcards (mainly roan and red Durhams) as well as were often high quality riding and heavy farm horses. used as In 1884 William short letters, Barby donated land even placed to the original school directly into and Anglican church the recipient’s from his farm on the letter box, opposite side of Byron as a quick Creek, the church hello.

The Edith lived in Granuaille cards feature women of the times and being approximately House until his death in were a wonderful source of inspiration for where the Bowling 1936. Both he and his wife, ball costumes. Also displayed were many Club is at present. In who died in 1960 at age 82, postcards from the first decade of the 1900s 1910, when Bangalow are interred in Bangalow of Tweed Heads, Casino and Glen Innes village had established Cemetery. It seems he died where there were family connections. As itself on this side of the a rich man but with no well, names of popular songs from the times creek, he moved the children to whom to leave and their date of publication were posted Church of the Epiphany an inheritance. Historical on the walls. Let Me Call You Sweetheart to Deacon Street using evidence suggests he was the pop song of 1910; others of the era two bullock teams. All was an unassuming but included I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now Souls’ Church, which generous man who was in 1909 and You Made Me Love You from was built in 1928, willing to give others a 1913. A selection of these pieces was sung contains a stained-glass window dedicated to him. Later, a bequest financial start in business and he was a around the piano, just like in the old days. in his Will cleared the church’s debt and founding member of the A&I Society. He is To add to the celebratory feeling on 15 allowed for its consecration. He eventually remembered in the name ‘Barby Crescent’, October, not only was it the Centenary Ball owned seven brick shops in the main street, a cul-de-sac running off the far end of for the Hall and the birthday of the present from 23 to 35 Byron Street, including what Rankin Drive. owner Phil, it was also the anniversary of Since those days there have been several William’s birth. He would have been 153 is now Ate, the CWA rooms and Bangalow owners and tenants of the house. The Timbs years old on that day! No doubt he would Real Estate.

In 1915 he married Edith Boag whose family lived here for some time. Grace have been chuffed. family moved from the south coast to Burnett, famous for her prize-winning milking With thanks to the Bangalow Historical Nashua. Edith’s father David later came to cows, was another resident. Geoff Burnett, the Society, the CWA ladies, Alison Draper and own a taxi service in Bangalow. William and antiques dealer, lived here with his beautiful others.

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SAVE OUR WEIR Generations of Bangalow kids, not to mention their parents, dogs and visitors, have swum and picnicked at the weir. They have marvelled at the platypus, turtles and other creatures seen in this protected environment. Is this wonderful community asset to be part of our past and not of our future? David Pont reports on the action, or lack of, to save this important part of our heritage.

Council staff will request funds at Council’s November meeting to complete an Options Study for the weir and pool. If councillors allocate the money, the study should be underway in December. The study will include a community open evening as part of the process.

The community will get to contribute at that point, as well as when the study is reported back to Council in draft form, probably in the new year.

It is suggested that the consultant who undertakes the project can meet with key groups such as Landcare and the Bangalow Historical Society during the compilation of information.

Although we should be grateful that at least a proactive council staff person is

other critters, or not, from the rapid fall in creek levels after 70-odd years? What do other people think?

Why did senior council staff allow the weir to wash out when it was clear over the previous year what was happening? Does this behaviour not amount to disregard for the natural environment and contempt for the community?

Like, “let’s just let it wash away and we’ll see what happens later – hopefully we can remove the whole problem”.

Photograph by Lisa Sharpe What about the Mayor? willing to take this issue forward, personally I urged Mayor Barham to take some I’m extremely disappointed at the leadership on this matter to try to get a performance and attitudes of some council reasonable outcome that everyone could and state government staff and councillors. live with. No response. Maybe they’re right Would there be a threat to platypus and – is it that nobody cares about an old weir?

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what I’ve been doing ALICE BLISS By Laura Harrington Alice Bliss is intelligent and wise and funny. She idolises her father, Matt, who is committed to serving his country as an Army Reservist. When he is called up to serve in Afghanistan Alice is terrified, but Matt sees it as an honourable assignment.

Her sense of loss when he leaves is palpable and when he is listed as ‘missing in action’ her anguish is agonisingly real.

Alice’s relationship with her mother, Angie, is not so great. Her primary affections are reserved for her father who has spent many hours with her and

her younger sister Ellie camping, growing vegetables, harvesting and bottling fruit.

Angie and Matt are opposites but very much in love. Whilst the story belongs to Alice we sense the struggle that Angie is going through, losing her lover, managing (sometimes) the house and the family and all the day to day challenges without the support of her husband. But she has a supportive family in her Mum (Gram) who owns the only eatery in town and her ‘man about town’ brother (Uncle Eddie) who provides lighter moments in the book.

Alice’s best friend and neighbour, Henry, is in love with her and they have been hanging out together since they were little. But Alice is only just discovering her own beauty and it isn’t until she is asked out on a date by the ‘most popular boy in school’ that she starts to examine her feelings for Henry.

This is a story about love, loss, grief and growing up. It made my heart ache.

Laura Harrington’s descriptive writing is well-crafted but the majority of the book is dialogue and I found it very readable and very hard to put down.

Carolyn Adams

First Bangalow Scouts – Shaken But Not Stirred The Bangalow Scouts who attended our region’s JOTA JOTI* camp in Murwillumbah in October were hit with a fierce storm and had an experience they weren’t expecting.

Their leader, Alison Draper, reported that, although the kids were scared when the wind and hail hit, they were all OK and delivered home safe and sound by 7.30pm that night.

Christine, the District Commisioner of

Scouts for our area, later sent this email to Alison: “My hat goes off to all of you who were there. In the face of Mother Nature at her worst you all stepped up to the plate and handled the very scary and trying time brilliantly. Your professionalism, skills and calmness in the face of a dangerous situation were second to none. I’ll camp with any of you again. The way you handled yourselves ensured the safety

of everyone. We did receive quite a substantial amount of material damage, but importantly all the youth members and adults came out of it safe and sound, all a bit shaken, but not stirred.” *On The Air (JOTA) and Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) is an annual event in which around 500,000 Scouts and Guides from all over the world make contact with each other by means of amateur radio and the internet.

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Blessing of the Animals

The grounds of All Souls’ Church at Bangalow were again crowded with all God’s creatures for the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, 2 October.

Cows, dogs, cats, chooks were all there to celebrate St Francis’ Day, and the Bishop and Lorraine were able to attend on the way back from the Rector’s commissioning in Murwillumbah.

Owners/handlers presented their charges to Bishop Keith for the blessing, and the weather was kind, although cool.

The Northern Rivers Wildlife carers were represented, as were the Lismore-based Koala Care group, and all who attended the service received illustrative pamphlets. A special feature in the pew sheet for that day, which everybody seemed to appreciate, was excerpts from St Francis’ beautiful Canticle of the Sun which commences: Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him.

Thanks to all those who attended the blessing and the service.

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BLACK AND WHITE BIRDS

Birds with bright colours are often very easy to identify simply by their colour alone; for example, no-one would mistake a pink and grey galah for anything else.

But what about black and white birds, of whom there are a number in Australia?

One little piece of doggerel is a way to remember. Magpies are black and white, butcherbirds are more white than black and currawongs are more black than white. Does that help?

Magpies are the easiest to identify.

About 37-44cm in height, a red eye and a long white beak with a black tip. Their feathers are almost equally black and white. But if you look closely you’ll see that all are a little differently marked though the nape of the neck is always white.

They are beautiful songbirds, but they also chatter away in a manner which suggests speech more than song. When the breeding season approaches you’ll

see neighbouring families (they are very territorial and often sedentary) having singing and flying contests. Magpies are actually large butcherbirds though you can’t mistake the two.

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Butcherbirds are smaller and slighter and their eyes are pale. There are two types in this area; the grey butcherbird which has a grey back, and the pied butcherbird which has a black head but is completely white down its chest. It is the butcherbird which has the beautiful song, a much greater range of notes from deep and mellow to shrill piping.

Currawongs, bigger than magpies at 42-50cm, have a yellow eye and look very black except for some white under the tail and conspicuous white tips at the end of the tail. But when they take to the air a lot more white is visible on the wings and on the tail.

If you see no white at all when a black bird is in the air, it might be the forest raven which is local to this area and has a white eye, or the Torresian crow which also has a white eye but a shorter tail and has the typical harsh crow voice. Helen Wilson

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Our Kindergarten Orientation began in early October with a parent meeting. The kindergarten students attend one hour per week over the next four weeks or so. Part of this program is working with the ‘big’ kids who will become buddies next year to these new students. Therefore, some Year 5 went to the pre-school last week to get to know the new kindies.

The Kids in the Kitchen Program, an initiative by Michael Malloy and Leah Roland, also commenced in October. Our theme for cooking this year is Heritage Australia which fits in with the units we are studying at school on Australian History.

Our school will greatly miss Mr Malloy, and it is a decision of the Student Council that we will have an annual ‘Odd Sock Day’ in his memory.

Other big events for the term include a visit from the local Fire Brigade to improve our understanding of fire safety and a Peddler’s Day run by the Student Council on 11 November with a walkathon on the same day.

We are finishing the term with a Bush Dance and Carols Night on 15 December. All community members are most welcome to attend.

Susan Cox, Relieving Principal

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Garden Competition winners

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bangalow & District Garden Club Competition was a great success, although the judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; job was a difficult one as the standard of all gardens was extremely high. Entries ranged over a large area from Ewingsdale through to Clunes and Rosebank, with many gardeners being first time entrants.

Margaret Byrne Major prize winners: Champion Garden: Shirley Nelson, Ewingsdale (bottom right) Country Garden & Reserve Champion Garden: Wendy Edmonds, Rosebank (top right) All Seasons Garden: Joy & Michael Collings, Clunes Town Garden: Carol & Colin Cook, Bangalow Novice Garden: Jan Crowle, Coopers Shoot Most Colourful Garden: Anne Wright, Suffolk Park (top left)

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town talk the Field winners were Greg and Emma Thompson for Best Dressed Couple, Josie Peck for Best Dressed Lady and Joanne Schneider for Best Hat. Race number 4 was dedicated to the memory of Jeff Schneider and Michael Malloy and the final race, the Bangalow Cup, to the memory of Frank Scarrabelotti. Many thanks to the organisers and sponsors for their hard work in putting the day together and we hope to see you again next year.

Greg Nash

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Melbourne Cup

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Garden Club AGM

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Red Cross meeting

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Open Air Cinema, Museum; Healthy Kids open day Newrybar

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Twilight Bowls

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BPS Walkathon

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Bangalow Show

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Bangalow Show; Garden Club bus trip

Sue Holm On Friday, 21 October,

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Bangalow Show, Dressage

Chamber members and friends said farewell to Sue Holm who is leaving the ‘most easterly point’ and heading off to the ‘most southerly state’. Morag Page presented a gift from the Chamber and said: “Sue has achieved great things behind the scenes. We appreciate all you have done for the village”. Sue promised to come back for frequent visits. Pack some warm clothes, Sue. Di Martin

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MS Christmas Catchup

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Bangalow market; Art on the Move at Moller Pavillion

Bangalow Cup Happy punters gathered at the pub and the club on Monday, 3 October for pre-race refreshments before heading by bus to Ballina for the Bangalow Cup, where they enjoyed more refreshments in the marquee. Amongst the Fashions in

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Ballina bound Ian Howard (above), manager of Bangalow Cellars for the last 10 years, is moving on. He is to become the manager of the Ballina store after the present one retires following 39 years in the position. Ian said, “I will miss the people of Bangalow. It has been a pleasure to work here. However, I will get a change and a challenge without moving to a different company. And I might even get my tinnie in the water occasionally!” The new manager is Liette Snow, a Byron resident, who has worked in the company for around 20 years.

The change-over will occur around midNovember and Ian invites people to pop in to meet Liette in early November during the overlap of managers.

Di Martin

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