The Bugle 18 June 2016
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Storm damage repairs: Black Beach will take time While the area has been tidied up, the damage done to the pathway and electrical infrastructure on the Black Beach promenade will take another six to eight weeks to complete, according to Kiama Council’s Director of Engineering and Works, Gino Belsito. “We’ve cleaned the site off and barricaded it,” he explains. “Now we have to stablise the edge and then re-lay the electrics and the concrete pathways. “People need to keep clear of roped off areas for now.” Apart from lighting, the electricity is needed for various markets and events held in the area.
The only other significant damage in the LGA is the need to replace two piers of the new jetty near the harbour boat ramp. The four sea pools are also closed pending assessment, for as yet the water has been too murky to check for debris. There are concerns that Kiama rock pool may have been undermined. If no structural damage is found once the pools are drained and cleaned, all of the pools are all expected to be open again by the end of June. The work will be paid for by the State Government’s Disaster Relief Fund which provides for remediation of storm damage in proclaimed
disaster areas. Mr Belsito says that compared to other nearby areas Kiama got off quite lightly. “The rockwall to south of Belmore Basin near Wollongong lighthouse is all washed out after withstanding the elements all this time,” he says. “I couldn't believe it when I saw it.” The strong seas created by the East Coast low at the beginning of July have caused significant beach erosion, particularly at Kendalls Beach where the rocks have come out of hiding. The weekly Kiama Farmers’ Market has relocated to at Surf Beach while the repairs are made (see page 3).
Inside this issue An observatory for Kiama? p 3
David Connelly to run for Council p4 Get to know the Gilmore candidates p 6-7
Australia’s First Folio comes to visit Local Shakespeare fans and history buffs can get up close and personal with Australia’s only original copy of the first publication of the Bard’s plays – known as the First Folio 1623 – when it visits Kiama Library on Monday 20 June. Ours will be the first regional library to host the Folio in this, Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, year. The First Folio was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death, by his fellow actors John Heminge and Henry Condell who wanted commemorate his significant productions. Apart from the Bible, the First Folio is considered the most influential book ever published in the English language. While 750 copies
are believed to have been printed, only 234 are known to survive today and very few of these are available to access online. The First Folio, featuring 36 plays, was donated to the Library in 1885 by two English brothers, Richard and George Tangye, who were said to be “greatly struck by the fine collection of works in the [then] Sydney Free Public Library…” (European Mail, 1885). First Folios are seldom put on the market, but one found recently on a Scottish island was valued at around $4 million. “Many people are surprised that the State Library holds such a rare global treasure in its renowned collection, and I am always thrilled to
say that the Library in fact holds the nation’s only complete set of Shakespeare’s First, Second, Third and Fourth folios,” says NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive, Alex Byrne. The book will be under guard while it is in town, and not available for loan. Details: The Shakespeare First Folio will be available for viewing at Kiama Library on Monday 20 June between 2pm and 4pm. Special guest speaker, rare book expert Maggie Patton, will be talking about the Folio from 2pm. Booking essential. Please call the Library on 4233 1133 for more information.
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What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
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Zumbathon for Cancer research Kiama Leagues Club, 10-1pm
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Visit from new string quartet
Sat 2 July
Live music at The Sebel, Thurs 23 June Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 30 June 65° NORTH exhibition, Little Blowhole Art Bar (see right)
Sat 18 June Gerringong Village Market, in and around Gerringong Town Hall Blue Haven Cake Stall 9-noon at Blue Haven Kiama & District Historical Society Talk Darcy Moore - Personalising Big History, 2.30pm Kiama Library Auditorium
Sun 19 June Kiama Seaside Market School Flat, 9-3pm
Kiama Ceilidh Melbourne International (see right) Comedy Festival SideFederal Election show Nowra EntertainVarious voting booths ment Centre $38-$61 around the area Book launch: Sun 3 July Kiama’s most Music in the Park remarkable woman (see below) See page 8 The Wentworth Quartet
Sat 25 June Benefit Gala for Brett Connellan www.surfersforbretto.com Kiama Makers & Growers Market School Flat, 9-2pm Let the Night Roll On Benefit night for Paul Hazlewood, Gerringong Town Hall. 0418 446 010
Sun 26 June Jamberoo Village
Dance til you drop
Concert (see right)
Fri 8 July Pics & Flicks: Looking for Grace More next issue
The Wentworth Quartet, an exciting new string ensemble formed this year at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, will be playing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major and Shostakovitch’s Sonata for Cello and Piano when they visit Kiama. The four young musicians are mentored by esteemed Norwegian violinist Ole Bohn and David Miller, widely regarded as one of the finest classical pianists and vocal accompanists in Australia.
Sun 10 July Kiama Coastal Classic Running Festival More next issue Show Society Beauty Masterclass See page 12
Details: Sunday 3 July, 2.30pm, Christ Church, Kiama
Get down to the Park The next Music in the Park concert, showcasing local musicians, will feature James Vann; Lincoln Piper's band The Missing Line; and Captain Personality, with Adam Christie and Tas Formosa. The series of concerts are organised by the Kiama Jazz & Blues Club for Kiama Council. It’s a great thing to do on a sunny afternoon.
Following hot on the heels of the Berry Celtic Festival, the Sydney Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society has included a Ceilidh for the public in its week long Winter School being held at the Pavilion. The Ceilidh (a Scottish dance party) will feature ARIA award winning musicians Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. The dances will be talked and walked through and include Petronella, Strip the Willow, The Gay Gordons, The Dashing White Sergeant and more. Wear loose clothing and flat shoes. Details: Saturday 2 July, 7pm for a 7.30pm start Kiama Anglican Church Hall, 1 Terralong Street $25 per person (including a mid-evening supper) from www.trybooking.com/LECY or 0435 154 433 Please note that this is a smoke free and alcohol free venue.
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Details: Sunday July 3, 1.15-3.15pm Hindmarsh Park
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Are you a senior who is a carer, or who lives alone? Council’s monthly cooking meet-up program for seniors is designed to get you into the kitchen in a fun and easy going way that will bring multiple benefits. Learn easy and tasty dishes, healthy and affordable cooking tips, and meet new people, while you cook and share a meal together, in a relaxed setting. All ingredients are provided. Council runs the event every fourth Tuesday of the month in partnership with Healthy Cities Illawarra. Details: Next event 28 June 10.30-1.30pm Gerringong Town Hall, $5 per participant. Bookings essential. Contact the Health Promotions Officer, Brodie Brady, on 4232 0444 or council@kiama.nsw.gov.au
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Storm damage sees Farmers’ Market Move to Surf Beach
With the Melbourne Storm in camp in Kiama prior to their clash with the Dragons, who better than team member Tim Glasby to ring the opening bell for the first market on Surf Beach.
While the Kiama Seaside Market and the Kiama Makers and Growers Market are having their markets on the School Flat area of the Harbour Precinct while repairs are made to the Black Beach promenade, Kiama Farmers’ Market has found a temporary home at Surf Beach. “Council suggested the move to bring more life back to the area,” says the Market’s Manager Tricia Ashelford. “The thing that really sold us was the large amount of extra parking that is available close by. We were concerned that the School Flat area would make it just that harder for people to carry their fruit and veg back to their cars.” The reaction from the public and stallholders to the new location, which had a village green feel, was overwhelmingly positive.
Kiama’s future in the stars? Councillor Neil Reilly, his wife Wendy and Councillor Dennis Seage strolled up to Blowhole Point following the May Council meeting to join the largish crowd gathered on the southern side of the lighthouse. David Finlay, a keen local amateur astronomer, had let it be known on social media that he would be setting his telescope up to show people Jupiter and its moons, the rings of Saturn and our own moon. At least a hundred people took up his offer, including The Bugle. Being given a glimpse of what’s out in our solar system created an atmosphere of awe and delight. David even held people’s phones to the eyepiece to capture souvenir shots of the spectacular southern night sky. Councillor Reilly was so impressed with David’s initiative he set a meeting with him to explore how this popular ‘Pop-up’ phenomenon could grow into something more permanent. “We have a fairly inadequately sized and located tourism tnformation centre on Blowhole Point which hinders and encroaches on
the view of the Historic Pilot’s Cottage. The excellently run café attached to this needs work and we need to develop attractions in town to make the most of off-peak tourism,” he says. “You could imagine, with a bit of ingenuity, using local basaltic rock, we could build a domed observatory. It could serve our community and visitors alike, creating an ionic structure that
Dave Edgerton receives his Australian Service Medal
Mayor Brian Petschler, Gareth Ward MP, Dave Edgerton and his children Gloria and Dennis (Councillor Mark Way is at the rear)
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward recently presented an Australian Service Medal to local Kiama resident and retired police officer Dave Edgerton for his 30 years of service in the Australian Defence Force. The special presentation was made at Blue Haven, with Mayor Brian Petschler, General Manager Michael Forsyth and Councillor Mark Way in attendance. “Mr Edgerton received his Australian Service Medal with Clasp Papua New Guinea for his service in the Australian Defence Force between 1945 and 1975,” said Gareth Ward. “On behalf of a grateful local community, I would like to thank Mr Edgerton for his distinguished service to our country in the Australian Defence Force and also for his legacy in Kiama as a retired Police officer who served to protect our community for many years.” Councillor Way said that Mr Edgerton
was a well-respected identity in the Kiama. “Dave is a stand up bloke whose service in 10th Commando in New Guinea during World War II saw him in action against the Japanese at the very pointy end of jungle warfare in a campaign that was against a ruthless enemy. It required blokes of statue and courage to help win that war for Australia and its allies,. “His police service was a continuation of service for the community of Kiama and in this position he was well respected and an officer who no one really wanted to get offside. This reputation was well known in the town and greatly assisted in maintaining law and order. “At 91, you can still see the qualities that made Dave well known and respected identity in his local community. Only other veterans could comprehend what men like Dave went through for their country. We are all indebted. Lest We Forget.” 3
would serve as a public observatory, café and tourist information centre that is sympathetic to the local environment. “David tells me that, with easily obtained filters, observation of the sun in daylight hours would also be achieved.” Neil says subsequent talks with David have convinced him it’s a project with merit on education, tourism and
amenity grounds. “I have asked David to provide information and perhaps present our ideas to the Economic Development Committee I chair, so the merit of an observatory can be explored. “Building an observatory is a great idea, and I believe it is an opportunity for us to develop an attraction that will benefit the whole community.”
Reformist to run for Council The first new person to announce their intention to run in the Council elections in September is David Connelly of Kiama Downs. He will be running on Neil Reilly’s ticket. David is leading the Save Iluka Reserve campaign, and is a strong advocate of Council improving its culture of communication, consultation and disclosure. “I think council has a moral basis to tell people what is happening in their area, not just pay lip service to what they have to do,” he says. Forty three year old David worked in broad ranging compliance and investigation roles at Sutherland Council for fifteen years until he retired on a disability pension after developing Parkinsons.
He and his wife have lived here for 11 years, and have two young children. He has post graduate qualifications in business management. “I know from my studies and my time working at Sutherland and other councils that Kiama Council could be more efficient and user friendly.” He wants Kiama to be more innovative, and has
already floated a number of ideas on his David Connelly - Kiama Council facebook page, including saving money through installation of more energy efficient lighting and extending free wifi to Gerringong, Jamberoo and Kiama Downs. Neil Reilly says, “David has a terrific education and experience and is very committed to making Kiama a
better place. “I also admire the way he’s decided not to let his disability slow him down, as well as his devotion to his young family. “He’ll make a great contribution to Council when he gets elected.” Others are known to be waiting for the candidate workshops, to be held in early July, before announcing their candidacy.
From the Editor The Bugle continues to be home delivered We think it’s important that everyone in our community has an opportunity to get involved, share highs and lows, and generally know what is going on in their home town. That is why, unlike the Kiama Independent, we will continue to deliver our locally-owned local paper to all households in the Municipality. There is a demand for local newspapers, just not local newspapers owned by big businesses run from head office. Imagine for a moment how lost for local news you’d be if we hadn't started up...
Last chance to oppose land clearing and biodiversity laws The Gerroa Environment Protection Society is hosting an Environmental Defenders Office workshop to explain the impact of what it believes is retrograde state government biodiversity and land clearing legislation. “The workshop will inform people about what this legislation will mean for our area and provide material to help them make submissions by the closing date of June 28,” says Howard Jones, the Society’s secretary. The State Government proposes to scrap the Threatened Species Conservation and Land Clearing Acts and replace them with Biodiversity Conservation and amended Local Land Services Acts. “This Bill seeks to loosen regulation to make it easier to clear native vegetation in most rurally zoned lands, including those in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Farmers or developers who
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want to clear particularly sensitive vegetation will have easier access to compensatory offsets or they can simply pay a ‘bio tax’ into a Biodiversity Conservation Fund. It’s as easy as that,” Howard says. “In some cases they will be able to self-assess the environmental impacts of their clearing themselves with minimal regulation. “All the peak environment groups walked out of the government’s consultation on this legislation recently because they recognised that this legislation would lead to extensive land clearing, loss of biodiversity and increased atmospheric CO2. “It’s quite astonishing that the NSW Government has not only failed to plan for climate related threats to biodiversity in this Bill but they have embedded mechanisms to increase global warming by making it easier to clear native forests and
increase CO2 emissions. “This is in stark contrast to the Government’s more visionary new Coastal Management Policy, which recognises and embraces the need to adapt to climate change. These two policies appear to be a driven by conflicting objectives and principles and we all need to ask why? “These National Party driven changes will turn the clock back on the heritage of biodiversity protection built up in NSW over the last 30 years and contribute to climate change. “I hope that people will come along to our workshop next Monday and learn how they can take a stand and have a say on this retrograde legislation.” Details: Monday 20 June, 6pm, Gerroa Neighbourhood Hall. For further information see www.edonsw.org.au/ gerroa_2016
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Battle for Gilmore: In the last state election, we offered voters a chance to find out a bit more about the candidates through speed dating questions. The insights into the people behind the signage were so interesting we’ve decided to make it a tradition. Here’s your chance to find out things about the candidates for the Federal Election that they wouldn’t usually tell you about. Our longest ever Federal Election campaign ends with a vote on 2 July. Pre-polling begins 20 June. Favourite style of food? Anything spicy! Growing up on a farm I grew up on on Where is home? meat and three veg. While I still like that I never say no to I live at Callala Beach, the many wonderful flavours now on offer. Jervis Bay, with my husband Favourite movie/tv show? of 19 years Glenn, a small At the moment, The Dressmaker - one stitch at a time! business operator, and my Best concert you've ever been to? children Henry (17), Sophie I love all musicals. Buddy Holly was a stand out for me. (15), Bart (13), and Hugh Favourite Australian PM ever? (11). Gough Whitlam for what he achieved. Many people come How long have you lived up to me regularly sharing their own Gough story. in Gilmore? You are offered a choice of portfolios in the new Pretty much my whole life. cabinet. Which would you choose? I was born at Nowra, raised Anything around education, vocational education, employon a local dairy farm, and attended local schools. I went ment or economics. And I'd like to be involved in helping away to The University of Newcastle where I studied a Bachelor of Economics and worked in Sydney for a several the dairy industry. Most important issue for Gilmore this election? years before returning to the Shoalhaven where I have (100 word limit) lived ever since. Investing in people is top of the list. Only by genuinely Current occupation? investing in people can we bring about new idea’s, innovaTAFE Teacher teaching in pre-vocational programs, tion and new opportunities. Labor is investing in people. particularly helping people back into training and work. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver the full Gonski With my Masters in Business, I also tutor 1st - 3rd year commerce subjects at my local university campus teaching reforms for our local schools so schools are funded based subjects such as Responsible Leadership and Social Inno- on need. We’ll protect Medicare and invest more in our public hospitals. We’ll reverse the Liberals GP Tax by vation in Business. stealth and stop their prescription price hike. We’re investFavourite sport and team? ing in people and the jobs of the future. I love swimming and my local swimming club which my family have been part of for many years. It's one of the many reasons I led the campaign to save Nowra’s commu- Carmel McCallum, The Greens nity pool and have it rebuilt into the new Nowra Aquatic Where is home? Park. Apart from that I love Olympic sports and supporting Cambewarra local teams. How long have you lived Best holiday you've ever taken? in Gilmore? Difficult to beat yearly family holidays just down the road Moved here in 1977, married, at Currarong. We went there because it was close to home posted to California January so my dad could make it back to milk the cows each morn1985 to July 1987, posted to ing! Apart from that I enjoyed the remote Lola Island in Blue Mountains January 1993 the Solomon Islands. I also studied Japanese at uni and was to May 2012, and have been lucky to spend three months there. here since, so since 1978, Cat or dog? 16 years. Dog. I was lucky to grow up with lots and lots of animals!
Fiona Phillips, Labor
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Meet the candidates Current occupation? Pharmacist and homemaker. Favourite sport and team? Boogie boarding and skiing. Would rather be playing than following. Best holiday you've ever taken? Many, but when in California, we travelled with three children to Expo ’86 in Vancouver, visiting Sequoia, Yosemite, the Space Needle in Seattle and the Olympic National Park on the way, and saw the rows and rows of wind turbines in the San Joaquin Valley. A real eye-opener and enlightening about preserving precious and beautiful places, and a new way to produce energy. Cat or dog? Two cute tabby and white cats, Flora and Kami, and a blue cattle dog, Tommy. Needless to say that only one cat is ours and the other two belong to our offspring. We also run five steers organically. Favourite style of food? Wholesome, nutritious, flavoursome and colourful. I like all ethnic varieties, and spicy foods. Favourite movie/tv show? As I am a political junkie, News, 7.30, Lateline, Insiders, Newsfront, as well as really good Australian and BBC dramas and movies. Best concert you've ever been to? Modern: 28th January, 1973, Lindisfarne, Slade, Status Quo, Caravan and Black Feather, at Randwick Racecourse. Classic and combined: Australian Chamber Orchestra and The Presets, Timeline, 42,000 years of music, 2014. Favourite Australian PM ever? Sentimentally Ben Chifley, but Gough Whitlam, for bringing us into the future. You are offered a choice of portfolios in the new cabinet. Which would you choose? Climate, Environment and Health Alliance. Most important issue for Gilmore this election? (100 word limit) The most important issue for Gilmore this election is Climate Change and all its implications across the new economy, for jobs, health, education, transport, the environment and biodiversity, protecting our precious places and for a clean future for all. The climate challenge is an opportunity to transform Gilmore, and Australia, into a carbonneutral powerhouse creating new jobs and a cleaner planet, jobs that will create a real, sustainable and healthier future for families in Gilmore. Voting 1 Greens will send a strong
message to the older parties to protect people and the planet Favourite Australian PM ever? from Climate Change. There’s no second chance! John Howard You are offered a choice of portfolios in the new cabinet. Which would you choose? Ann Sudmalis, Liberal Education is my training and passion, but I really just want Where is home? to be a good representative for the people of Gilmore. Culburra Beach Most important issue for Gilmore this election? How long have you lived (100 word limit) in Gilmore? Delivering increased funding for health and education, Born in Milton, returned to this is essential, costed and affordable. Delivering better the region in 1988. economic conditions for local businesses, leading to investOccupation before ment and new employment opportunities. Despite the politics? millions of dollars recently poured into education many Initially a high school science young people have fallen through the cracks of literacy teacher and then a confecand numeracy and have no confidence in their own ability. tionery manufacturer, specialThe mentored pathway into work will assist in this probising in fudge, coconut ice, lem. We must build up the social equity, the economic rocky road, peanut and macadamia brittle production, confidence and the local infrastructure to unlock the potenfor both domestic and export. tial of our people and our great region. Favourite sport and team? Rugby union, the Shoalies, but on a commercial level Editor’s note: The other candidate for Gilmore, Steve Ryan rugby league, usually the Dragons. I also love to watch of the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group), was hockey, snowboarding, ice skating and diving in Olympic invited to participate in this feature but did not respond in competitions. time to be included. Best holiday you've ever taken? Road trip to Queensland with my children when they were small, followed by a camping trip around the USA when I was exchange teaching in Buffalo, New York. Cat or dog? Absolutely a dog. I always try to adopt a dog, such as my beautiful Weimaraner, who was going to be put down by her breeder as she was “surplus to needs”. Favourite style of food? Asian vegetarian Favourite movie/tv Gilmore’s candidates faced questions on live TV when Sky News’ Paul Murray show? Live visited Gerringong recently. Over a hundred people attended the event at Game of Thrones the Bowling Club, with many lining up to ask questions. Ann and Fiona were Best concert you've joined by Steve Ryan of the Christian Democratic Party. A Galaxy poll published ever been to? in the Daily Telegraph on 14 May reported first preferences of Liberal 44%, Black Sorrows Labor 35%, with the result Liberal 51% Labor 49% after preferences.
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In the schoolyard In this edition we introduce a regular spot to showcase the great things happening in our local schools. If your school has something worth sharing, contact Cathy at emailthebugle@gmail.com
Jamberoo PS tells Aesop’s tale
Jamberoo Public School students recently participated in the South Coast Public Schools' Dance Festival, which was held at the IPAC in Wollongong. Year 1 and 2 students in Walabi class, under the direction of teacher Justine Doorn-McCormack, created a dance based on Aesop’s fable, The Ants and the Grasshopper. In their dance, the Year 1 students were the ants, who industriously collected food left
over from picnics to store for winter, while the Year 2 grasshoppers danced and had fun. As the cold weather comes in, the grasshoppers start to starve, which took some creative dance moves to portray! Finally, the ants decide to share their food with the grasshoppers and the dance ends with a celebration of sharing between the two groups. By all accounts, the Year 1 and 2 students had a marvellous time at
the IPAC sharing their dance with an appreciative audience. “My favourite thing about going to the IPAC was performing. There were many people in the audience,” said Isabel Ryan of Year 2. Their teacher, Mrs McCormack, believes that this experience was not only a great experience of telling a story through dance, but it also built the self-confidence and resilience of these young students in a unfamiliar situation.
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Celebrating Eleanor Weston There was a time when everyone in Kiama knew Eleanor Weston, or at least of her. She played an important part in our town’s social fabric for over fifty years. As well as running a local floristry shop and being part of the family that owned the Kiama Independent, she was a pianist, singer, actress and Eleanor Weston, Orry Kelly and concert organiser/ Florence Hart director, mentoring many young people of the district, notably Orry Kelly who later enjoyed Hollywood success. A book on the life of this leading figure in Kiama society, Kiama’s most remarkable woman: Miss Eleanor Pamilla Weston, is to soon be launched. Researched by local history enthusiast Graham Mackie and printed by John Weston of Westonprint, both have decided to donate the proceeds from the production and sale of the book to Kiama’s Red Cross branch. Eleanor spent her entire life entertaining the Kiama district and raising funds for almost every organisation of that era, but in particular the Red Cross and RSL in Kiama from 1904 till 1954. While Orry Kelly’s life has been celebrated in both book and film recently, Graham regrets her influence on Orry’s early life was not adequately documented in the film and his book is intended to correct the situation. In doing so it also offers a social history of Kiama over a fifty year period. Eleanor was the youngest daughter of Joseph Weston and the great aunt of John Weston. She passed away in 1958. The book contains a bonus story telling of the contribution to the town by William Kelly (Orry Kelly’s father), particularly as the man behind the building of Kiama’s rock pool. Details: Thursday 23 June, Kiama Library, 10.30am. All welcome, but rsvp for catering purposes to the Library on 4233 1133 or grahammackie@bigpond.com
Water to cost less
Red Cross Fun Run exceeds expectations
Close to 400 people participated across the three distances (18, nine and five kilometres) of this year’s Red Cross Fun Run on the long weekend, with almost $7000 being raised. Branch President Heidi Smith says she is thrilled with the result. There were a mix of pre-registered runners and runners who registered on the day, as well as holiday makers who just turned up to have a go. She loved the diversity of the runners in the event: there were competitive runners from registered running clubs, fun runners, a school team, and dogs of all shapes and
A pricing determination by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will bring down water bills across Greater Sydney (which includes the Kiama LGA) from 1 July. “This is the first time households in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Illawarra will experience a water bill reduction,” says Gareth Ward MP. “This is a big win for Sydney Water customers who will see a water bill reduction of around $100 per year for the next four years.”
Architects to advise
sizes for the pooch event. “The diversity of participants really does exemplify the theme for the day: Set Your Pace For The Human Race. It would be difficult to find a broader range of people in any one such event,” says Heidi. All the feedback was positive with everyone agreeing the new 18 kilometre run offers an exceptional opportunity to build the event for the future. “I think some runners have already booked their registrations for 2017 - the books are open now!” she says with a smile.
Council is currently assessing applications from architects to be appointed to a panel to provide advice on the design and character issues of proposed medium density developments. The move is in response to concern that Kiama’s unique urban environment could be lost if developments continue to push the letter of the law.
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Cat's Creative Studio of Art SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Wednesday 6 July 9.30-12.30 - DREAMY DREAM CATCHERS A beautiful artwork of a Dream Catcher using shapes. Watercolour, Inks, Crayons, Pens. Suits all ages. 1.30-4.30 - HAND TANGLES Fun and engaging working drawing your hand and creating funky zentangle designs within your Artwork. You will learning to look at design from zentangle templates and creating your own zentangle patterns, Suits all ages.
Wednesday 13 July 9.30-12.30 - MANTA RAY Free hand Mantra Ray swimming in the Kiama waters. Watercolour, Ink and Pen. Suits all ages. 1.30 -4.30 - DRAGON EYE Fun drawing a dragon eye - Watercolour, Pens, Ink,
Booking information All art material provided. Cost per person: One Workshop - $30; Two Workshops - $55; Three Workshops - $75 Family discount: $30 first person; $25 for siblings Limited spaces available. Venue: Kiama Scout Hall - Blowhole Point Road
To book, contact Catriona 0405 346 767
Out & about At the Thank You to those who worked to keep Kiama independent Kiama Council held a Civic Reception to formally thank the people who led the anti-merger campaign and those who volunteered a significant amount of time to the cause in various ways. In giving thanks, Mayor Brian Petschler said the whole community had cause to celebrate and that he hoped that no-one who played an active role had been inadvertently left off the invitation list. The Chair of Keep Kiama Council Local, Rob McKinnon said future merger threats would come from Wollongong.
The South Precinct’s Stephen Brazier, Irene Clingan, Janelle Hiddlestone, Jenny Gardiner, Howard Jones and Darrell Clingan
Karen Forsyth with Mayor Brian Petschler and Narelle Mousdale Peter O’Neil with Michael Forsyth and Ann Sudmalis MP
Roger Lyall with Rob McKinnon
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Left: Ros McKinnon with Mark Honey, Warren McPherson and Sue Petschler
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Right: Sandra McCarthy with Paula and Patrick Gowans
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. 750 ml glass container for wine 3. RAN ship sunk in battle of Suda Strait (1,1,1,1,5) 10. Female parent 12. Points value for a try in Rugby 13. Australian aborigine 14. Troubled Australian olympic shooter 15. Take, hold or deploy (Verb) 16. Republic of Ireland 17. One of these formed of the NSW coast recently (4,5,3) 19. Eight in roman numerals 21. Baby kangaroo 22. Feral tree which has been planted on river banks 23. Child’s Danish construction set 24. Ribonucleic Acid (1,1,1) 25. Father of Quantum Physics 27. Black variant of Jaguars and Leopards 31. Melbourne based NRL Club 32. NSW town known as Silver City 34. Series of water drops 36. Sofa 38. Popular breed of dog prone to overeating 41. Pig noise 43. Home of Australian Motorcycle GP (7,6) 44. Beach south of Surf Beach 45. Deputy PM and leader of the Nationals 46. Basic unit of currency in Peru 47. Dry to sweet fortified wine 48. Droop sink settle DOWN 1. Your rear end 2. Male given name
5. Operated by air under pressure 6. The handle of a rake 7. Jinx; a practioner of Voodoo 8. Dirigible; Balloon 9. Local river 11. One lights these when the electricity cuts out 14. Very large bottle for liquids 16. Enclose or enfold 18. One who is absent from school without permission 20. Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing 26. Really high tide 27. ALP candidate for Gilmore 28. Zero; nothing 29. System operated by a fluid 30. Massive herbiverous odd -toed ungulate with horns on snout 32. Portable rocket launchers
Last issue’s solution
New home at Surf Beach while repairs are made to Black Beach Plenty of parking! Mid-year trading hours 33. Military ordnance 35. Member for Gilmore 37. Women stick everything in this 39. Native of Great Britain 40. Dried grape 42. Narrow street; lane
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Show Society offers Beauty Masterclass As mentioned in a previous edition, the Kiama Show Society is on a fundraising drive, and its first event is for women in town who want to be show stoppers… With the help of Making Faces Make-up Studio’s professional make-up artist Meryll Faulkner, Tussta Hair’s senior stylist Kendra Parr and Coco Chai Day Spa principle Narelle Smalley, the Society is hosting a Beauty Masterclass afternoon tea event. During the Masterclass, the experts will demonstrate their specialties on live models, offer tips and advice, and answer questions. The Show Society’s Fiona Wilkinson, says the afternoon is designed to be a fun, informal opportunity to get information on the latest looks and skincare innovation. She says everyone will come away with practical tips to use at home. “The Kiama Show Society is really exited to present what we hope is the first of number of such events,” says Fiona. “The Beauty Masterclass is a chance to tap into years of experience and the latest information, without leaving Kiama. We are very fortunate to have such talented beauty professionals in our community.”
Setting off on an all Aussie dventure in a good old white van with my best mate for a couple of weeks was so much fun. We probably were not the most prepared of campers but we got the hang of it pretty quickly. We certainly brought down the average age in the camping grounds we stayed in. Just picking a place to stay off the map as we went proved to be a great way of seeing some of small-town,
rural Australia, which was how we found ourselves in Naracoorte National Park (pictured). On the map it was a little green dot in South Australia and in no way was I expecting a world heritage listed site with its fascinating caves and fossil discoveries. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty of one cave, especially contrasted with the craziness of touring through one of the biggest megafauna fossil sites in the world. It was interesting comparing this to
Printing backstop now available Kiama Library has implemented a mobile print service which allows community members to print virtually any document or web page from mobile phones, tablet devices or their home laptop to the Kiama Library printer. It will be just the shot when you really need something printed but your home printer doesn’t work or you need it while you are out. Just download the free Printeron app from either the Apple Store or Google Play, or select wifi printing from the Library website, then send your files through. You pay and collect from the Library. Print jobs will be available at Kiama Library for 48 hours and normal printing charges apply of 20c for A4 black and white and $1 for A4 colour. For more information drop into the Library, phone 4233 1133 or email library@kiama.nsw.gov.au
Mungo National Park which we visit-ed later in the trip too. Such a vast and unforgiving landscape, it is so impressive to know that the perfect conditions lined up to give us an inkling about what happened thousands and thousands of years ago. I love how much the Australian landscape can change when you’re driving through, even in a day. Eliza Wilcox, Gerringong
NAIDOC Award nominations Local Government Regional NAIDOC Week Awards honour and acknowledge outstanding achievement by Aboriginal people and organisations within our regional community, celebrating the best of Aboriginal talent, culture and community. Nominations for the six award categories close 24 June. Forms are available at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ residents/aboriginal/naidoc
Workshops and Posy Flower Bar coming soon! Check our Facebook page
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Details: Sunday, 10 July from 2pm-5pm Tickets are $25 or $20 and include afternoon tea, and lucky door prizes. For more information and to book, visit www.ticketebo.com.au/kss1 or call 0411 255 134