The Bugle 8 October 2016
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Planning for our future Mayor Mark Honey is delivering early on his campaign promise to focus on planning issues, by establishing a Planning Committee to ensure a cohesive and strategic approach to urban development, particularly in our town centres. “Until now, there has been a number of committees looking at specific areas within our Municipality, such as Collins St in Kiama, with different members and no overarching strategy to guide them,” says Mayor Honey. “I would like to see a little money invested in the Committee to develop a strategic plan. We may have to employ specialist consultants, but it would be worthwhile. We need to stop doing little things ad hoc as they can be counterproductive.” Joining the Mayor on the new Planning Committee are Councillors Kathy Rice, Andrew Sloan,
Mark Westhoff and Mark Way. “I think we have a good mix of geographic representation and skills to really look at the big picture,” says Mayor Honey. “It will be nice to have a legacy when I leave council of having a plan that my grandson’s going to enjoy the benefits of.” Amongst other things, he envisages the Committee will look at revising the Gerringong Charette, consider whether to relocate or renovate the Council administration centre and ways to retain the Municipality’s character whilst under pressure from the State Government to provide extra housing. “We have to try and get on the front foot rather than be pushed around,” he says. “For example, I would like to talk with the State Government about whether we can focus the required development in the
Bombo quarry site once it becomes available in a few short years.” Mayor Honey says that State Rail has completed blasting there, with two years worth of material still to be removed. As the area is below sea level, a proposal has been already mooted to build the hole back up with fill from the tunnels being constructed in Sydney, given the direct train access. In the meantime, Council’s new Stategic Planner, Mark Lydon, is conducting a traffic and parking review of the Kiama CBD. See page 5 for the councillors who will sit on other bodies.
Fit for the Future Having proved with revised figures earlier this year it is Fit for the Future, Kiama Council once again has to submit its ratios for review. Mayor Honey has no doubt the State’s requirements will be met.
Inside this issue Results in on Council performance p3
Opera star returning to his roots p3
Mayor Mark Honey
One World: a concert with a message As a tribute to United Nations Day, the Kiama Welcomes Refugees group has organised a free concert, bringing together locals and refugees now living in the Illawarra to highlight the plight of displaced people around the world. The program will include performances by a Karenni Dance group formed by refugees from Myanmar, and an Armenian classical guitarist, Sako Dermenjian. The two choirs taking part, the Illawarra Union Singers and local choir Accord, will be performing their acclaimed original song, Asylum Seekers.
Popular local performers Penny Hartgerink, JukeBoy Emmett, and John LIttrich and the Water Runners have volunteered to perform at the concert. They will be joined by performers from Wollongong - folk singer Michael Cox and female vocalist Shabnam. Gerringong’s John Littrich says, “All of us in the Water Runners are very much aware of the plight of refugees and urge our government to adopt policies that treat refugees with compassion and respect. “My dad came to Australia after World War II as a refugee from Europe. We
barbed wire for a peaceful life in Wollongong helping other refugees. The MC will be Simon Hinton, Artistic Director and CEO of the Merrigong Theatre Company, known for his involvement in refugee issues. Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees AM, human rights activist and author, will speak on the United Nations Day theme. Iraqi Burhan Zangana now calls Kiama home A collection will be taken for SCARF, which gives are very pleased to be part of have found sanctuary in the One World Concert.” Australia: Bahram Hashemi, assistance to refugee famiThe program will include whose family fled persecu- lies in the Illawarra. talks from refugees and refu- tion in Iran to live in Kiama, Details: Sat 22 Oct, and Burhan Zangana, gee advocates. Hindmarsh Park, 1-4pm. Speaking about the refugee a Kurd from Iraq, who experience will be men who escaped mines, tanks and
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
Sun 9 Oct
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 3-6pm
Rotary’s Festival of the Choirs See right
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Thurs 13 Oct
Pics & Flicks: RAMS
Kiama Bush Dance, Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park 7.30-10.30pm, $5
Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm
10 Oct - 6 Nov
8-9 Oct
Mountains to the Sea Exhibition at Minnamurra Cafe
Fri 7 Oct
Australian Kneeboard Championships Round 4, Surf Beach
Sat 8 Oct Friends of Blue Haven Annual Fete, 8.30-noon, Havilah Place (near Leisure Centre)
14-16 Oct Kiama Readers Festival See right
Sat 15 Oct Gerringong Village Markets, in and around the Town Hall
Emergency Services Expo, Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm
Tues 1 Nov
Sun 16 Oct
Sat 5 Nov
Kiama Seaside Markets Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm GSLS Club Open Day See page 9
Opera in the Valley See page 3
19-20 Oct Slam Down Under Masters Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, 9-1pm, Leisure Centre
Sat 22 Oct One World Concert Hindmarsh Park See page 1 Relay for Life Quarry sportsfield Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
22-23 October 2016 Illawarra Spring Rose Festival; Jamberoo Car Show & Family Day; Jamberoo Art Show; St Matthew’s Book Fair See page 6
Sun 30 Oct Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm
CMRI Melbourne Cup Lunch See page 9
Heaven for choir-lovers The Rotary Club of Kiama is hosting the annual Festival of Choirs with five choirs presenting a mix of vocal performances. The choirs come for across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, and include The Wollongong Harmony Chorus, the Shoalhaven Lydian Singers, Sing Gong Go, the Kiama Probus Mens Choir, and the Southern Lights Vocal Academy with subsidiary groups, Southern Sistas and Southern Brothers. Funds raised at the Festival will go to support the wide range of programs and charities supported by Kiama Rotary, including Rotary Health Research, Melanoma Research, the international Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, as well as local charities such as Triple Care Farm at Robertson. Details: Sunday 9 October, the Pavilion Kiama, 2-5 pm. Tickets, including afternoon tea: $30, concession $25, children 5-17 years $10, family of 4 $50. Available from Kiama Newsagency or at the door on the day.
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See you at the Kiama Readers’ Festival The inaugural Kiama Readers’ Festival is attracting much attention, with more people than expected taking advantage of the Early Bird discounts, available until 10 October. Michelle Hudson, the Head Librarian at Kiama Library, says the community is getting right behind the event. “We’ve got a great group of authors coming along to share their insights,” she says. “Reading is something that brings us all together.” Fittingly, the author of The Art of Reading, Damon Young (above), will be speaking at the intimate Festival launch at the Library on Friday night. Already this year the philosopher and writer has spoken at Writers Festivals in Brisbane, Melbourne and Byron Bay. “He’s a really engaging speaker, and there will be opportunity for discussion with the audience over a glass of wine,” says Michelle. She is also excited two of Australia’s leading children’s authors being at the Library on the Sunday. The full program of the Festival appears as a lift-out guide in this edition of The Bugle, giving details of how to buy tickets.
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Survey shows we are happier than most A telephone survey of 505 Kiama residents shows 82.6 per cent are satisfied with the performance of the Council. The survey was conducted by the IRIS Research, an organisation with specialist experience in this field. “This is a fantastic response from the community, and a great endorsement of the work done by all our Council Top five issues facing Kiama in next five to 10 years In response to being asked to list the top three issues facing Kiama in the next five to ten years, the five most popular responses were:
• Roads (taken to mean congestion and traffic management)
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Development and town planning Tourist accommodation Aged/disability care Amalgamation
staff from the bottom to the top,” says the new Mayor, Mark Honey. “The survey is also pleasing as Kiama Council exceeds comparable councils in 19 out of 24 services or facilities for which there is a benchmark.” The survey also confirms the strong feeling of community in the Kiama Municipality, with: • 96.8 per cent of residents interviewed saying they felt safe in the Kiama area • 80.7 per cent of residents saying they felt part of their neighbourhood or community • 47.8 per cent of residents indicating they were actively involved in a community organisation. “Whilst there are many positives to come from this survey, it is also important in identifying areas for improvement.
Greenbox calls for last orders
Areas identified as not meeting people’s expectations • Consulting the community • Encouraging local businesses and jobs • Maintenance of public toilets • Provision of public car parking in town centres • Maintenance of local roads
• Provision of public toilets “Residents would like to see Council increase its communication and consultation and address issues to do with car parking in the Kiama CBD. “There is also a desire for us to further engage in areas such as employment and business support.” “This feedback will be an invaluable tool for Council as we begin a new term. I look forward to working with my fellow councillors and staff to meet these challenges.”
José Carbo returning to Jamberoo Since performing at the inaugural Opera in the Valley in 1997, and returning for repeat performances for the next ten years, José Carbo’s career has taken stellar leaps forward internationally. He made his debut with Opera Australia in 2002, and was soon playing a title role. The baritone’s European debut was at Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, in the title role of Le nozze fi Figaro. He made his La Scala debut in 2009 in Il viaggio a Reims and his American debut in 2011 as Rossini’s Figaro in Seattle. Late in 2013, José returned to the Teatro Real in Madrid as Belcore (cancelling a performance at Jamberoo to take up the three month opportunity). Also performing on the night will soprano Lucy Bailes, Despite his fame, José must have a soft spot for the ladies mezzo soprano Barbara Jin and tenor Michael Butchard, of the Jamberoo CWA as he has agreed to perform in this accompanied by maestro Glenn Amer. year’s Opera in the Valley. Our tip? Get your tickets now. “He is part of the history of our event and we are thrilled Details: Saturday 5 November, 8pm, he is coming back for another performance,” says the SecJamberoo School of Arts. $50 tickets, including supper, retary of Jamberoo CWA Cathy Dehaas. “He’s a lovely from Elders Jamberoo or the Kiama Visitors Centre. man who gone from Jamberoo to the world stage.”
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Six years ago, the lack of availability of local food prompted the founding of Greenbox. The Gerringong based co-op was a way of connecting local growers with their market via an online ordering platform. Now that local food is much more readily accessible, the recent AGM of Greenbox has voted to put a proposal to its members for the co-operative to be disbanded. “In many ways we are a victim of our own success,” says Greenbox’s Treasurer and past Chair Geoff Webb. “We have achieved what we set out to do - assist local growers and provide access to local food. “There are so many avenues of distribution for local produce these days, such as box delivery, the farmers’ market and networks of sales outlets. Once we were the only way for people to access these products. “In turn, growers and producers don’t rely on us nearly as much as they did.” A factor that contributed to the reassessment was
that while the volunteers necessary to run the operation were coming from the local area, more and more customers were coming from down Jervis Bay way where access to local produce is not as easy. Members have until 20 October to vote on the wind-up proposal, but Geoff is confident that the proposal will get overwhelming support. “We will most likely seek to close down the business a week later, and distribute any surplus funds to a charity,” he says. While the move is bittersweet, Geoff is philosophical about the decision. “We’ve had six good years. There have been ups and downs, but at the moment we are in a comfortable financial position and have been able to make this decision as a strategic move rather than forced upon us. “Greenbox is a great example of how a community of dedicated volunteers identified a need and helped create a market for others to build on.”
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Emergency Services Expo: skill on display
Councillors share responsibilities With the first sitting of the new Council comes the divvying up of various committees and organisations between the councillors. Here is what resulted: Access Australia Day Blue Haven Management Advisory Crooked River Estuary Management Companion Animals Management Advisory Economic Development Floodplain Management Hoi An Friendship Holiday Parks Advisory Internal Audit & Risk Kiama Cultural Board including Art Centre and Grants Kiama Health & Sustainability Advisory Kiama Walking Tracks/Cycleway Long Term Financial Planning and Revenue Minnamurra River Estuary Management Occupational Health & Safety Performance Review
Clr Kathy Rice Clr Mark Honey, Clr Neil Reilly, Clr Mark Westhoff Clr Don Watson, Clr Kathy Rice Clr Andrew Sloan, Clr Mark Westhoff Clr Mark Way Clr Warren Steel, Clr Don Watson, Clr Mark Honey Clr Andrew Sloan, Clr Mark Westhoff Clr Matt Brown, Clr Kathy Rice, Clr Neil Reilly Clr Mark Way Clr Mark Honey, Clr Matt Brown, Clr Mark Westhoff Clr Mark Honey, Clr Kathy Rice, Clr Andrew Sloan
This is the 10th year the Rotary Club of Minnamurra is to hold a free community event to showcase the skills, equipment and dedication of the emergency services safeguarding Kiama. NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, the State Emergency Service, NSW Ambulance, the Rural Fire Service, Marine Rescue, St John Ambulance, Surf Lifesaving and other services will be there. Demonstrations on the day will include the water bombing of Kiama harbour by helicopter from the NSW Rural Fire Service. The 32 piece NSW Police Band will be performing throughout the day, and the Rotary BBQ trailer will be there to feed you. Details: Sat 15 October, Black Beach, 9-3pm
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Jamberoo is in for a busy weekend on the 22-23 October, with the Rose Show being accompanied by the Jamberoo Art Show, a book fair, a photography and pottery exhibition and a car show. The Car Show and Family Day is in its inaugural year, and is being organised as a joint effort by the Jamberoo Red Cross and the Jamberoo Rural Fire Service. “We’ve got lots of car and bike clubs coming along, and quite a number of locals are getting their treasures out of the garage,” says the Red Cross’ Barbara Adams. “There is no charge for entering the vehicles this first time while we sort out our systems, so anyone with an interesting car or bike is welcome to bring them along.” Appropriately, the Firies are putting on a BBQ, and the ladies of the Red Cross are going to be doing Devonshire Teas. The Red Cross is also going to be hard at work at
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Lawnmowing Stop the Nagging Lawnmowing: Lawns and yard services. Call Wayne on 0411 131 791 Hathaway Gardens: Reliable mowing and gardening service. We service Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa and surrounding areas. Call Lawrie 0411 888 333
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the Art Show, selling raffle tickets and running a stall. A percentage of art show sales are also being donated to their cause. The Catholic Church is running its annual Book Fair at its hall, with all the books sorted by author. In addition, local artists Linda Faires and Jodi Dawson are having an exhibition and sale of their photography and pottery at the RSL Club over the weekend.
Council to act as collecting agency for new levy Next year’s rates notices will include a new Emergency Services Property Levy, and Council is keen to get the message cross that it is just an agent collecting the money for the State Government. The levy is being imposed to broaden the collection base for funding NSW’s fire and emergency services. It will replace the Emergency Services Levy currently imposed on insurance premiums. The current system means the uninsured do not make contributions to the cause. There will be a fixed component to the levy and an amount that is calculated on the unimproved land value. “We collect it, but don’t retain the money,” explains Mayor Mark Honey. “And it is going to cost us to do it.”
If you haven’t yet been to the annual Rose Festival of the Illawarra Rose Society, don’t miss it this year. Thousands of roses from some of the best rose growers in the state, as well as the Society’s members in the Illawarra, will be on display. The perfume and the extraordinary colours are a real treat for the senses. No wonder it is regarded as one of the best rose shows in Australia. Illawarra Rose Show 22-23 October, School of Arts, Allowrie St. From noon-5pm on Sat and 9-3.30pm Sun. Jamberoo Car Show & Family Day Sun 23 October, Kevin Walsh Oval, 10-3pm. Jamberoo Art Show 22-23 October, Bowling Club St Matthews Book Fair 22-23 October, Church Hall, Chapel Lane, 10.30-3pm
Cultural grants announced Council has approved cultural grant funding for the following projects in its Winter round: • $3000 for the Kiama Unity Project - an interactive community art project which will raise awareness of diversity and interconnectedness • $1600 for the One World Concert (see page 1) • $3000 to help The Bungalows record a new LP • $1500 for Salty to produce a music video for one of their songs • $750 as a Youth Arts Scholarship for musician Sean Emmett
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Drones to watch for sharks Kiama is one of five locations along the NSW coast where the last testing of a drone-based shark spotting pilot program is being undertaken. The three month trial started at the end of September as part of the New South Wales Government’s $16 million Shark Management Strategy. “The trial will use private contractors who are experienced CASA-certified pilots to fly the drones from headland vantage points for one hour in the morning every Thursday, Friday and Sunday until midDecember,” says Gareth Ward MP. “The drones will fly a 3.5-4km circuit at a height of 60m and at a speed of 40km per hour to provide aerial surveillance and real time vision of the area. “If a shark is spotted, beach authorities
Elder takes on new role Gerringong’s Trish Levett has been appointed as Council’s new Aboriginal Liaison Officer. She has great experience working with Aboriginal people and organisations. Trish is an Elder and traditional custodian in the Wingecarribee area, and is very well connected to local Aboriginal people and organisations. Her role is one day a week, based at Council’s SENTRAL Youth Centre.
will be advised and if the shark is close to people, an air horn or siren will be sounded. “The trials will continue in all weather conditions to determine the effectiveness of this type of aerial surveillance for shark detection.” This is the third phase of the pilot, following other successful drone trials in Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
Local ambulance service ‘was always covered’ Claims by the Australian Paramedics Association NSW that no ambulance service was available in Kiama over the long weekend have been strenuously rebutted by Gareth Ward MP. “The claim that there were not resources to cover the area is total nonsense,” he says. “I’ve been in touch with NSW Ambulance directly, and been assured that on-call officers were available in Kiama if ambulances were needed.” He denied the lack of officers on duty was a cost cutting measure, and explained that in the holiday season it is difficult to fill the roster. “Staff might not have been at the station, but they would have been available if needed.” Mr Ward confirmed that his election promise to relocate the ambulance station is on track to be fulfilled.
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Come and see what Kiama’s new pop-up emporium has to offer in its 32 stalls: shoes, swimwear, homewares, artworks, clothing, babywear, vintage/retro treasures, pet accessories, local food and much, much more.
A market under one roof - Open 7 days 9 til 5 The old Mitre 10 building, Terralong St, Kiama Facebook.com/The-Collective-Kiama Page 7 ♦ The Bugle 8 October 2016
Schottlanders Wagyu Micro-Abattoir Environmental Integrity Humane Livestock Handling “Change comes with both fear and some Let’s get the facts right! pain. These two ingredients create mistrust, misunderstanding and misinformation. Such is the process of democracy.” At maximum capacity, we will be slaughtering
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In the interests of democracy, we at Schottlander’s Wagyu state that we are committed to maintaining the beauty and environmental integrity of our land, of Rose Valley and the surrounding area. We would argue that the beautiful landscape in Rose Valley and its surrounds were largely created by previous generations of hard-working farming families. The original farm at 96 Rose Valley Road was subdivided into 4 lifestyle blocks, and we purchased 2 lots some 9 years ago to create a viable farming business and agricultural landscape which is well maintained and visible for all to enjoy.
to ameliorate low soil pH careful balancing of other nutrients with carefully selected and well researched fertilisers designed to enhance the health of the soil and replace what we are re moving with our farming enterprise When it comes to our animals, we put their well-being first, based on the Five Basic Freedoms for Animals (kb.rspca.org.au) Our animals follow a preventive vaccination and drenching program designed by Sydney University, Camden Campus to minimise risk of any disease They have access to automatic cow brushes and meditation music – a stress-free environment They are free-range and grass-fed and we employ the services of an expert animal nutritionist to ensure they are well fed all of the time, even during periods of drought.
two animals/week. Compare this with Milton Abattoir which processes 650 animals/week The facility is solely for our own animals, who are conceived, born and nurtured on the farm. No outside animals will be brought to our property for slaughter. The dimensions of the processing facility are 8 x 11 metres, including a coolroom. The exterior of the facility will be identical in colour and building material to the surrounding sheds. After extensive effluent, soil and land assessment, the on-site sewage treatment facility and effluent re-use scheme has been designed and prepared by Pacific Environmental Services who are experts in this field. The system is fully selfcontained, has extensive storage and will result in no free effluent being exposed directly to the environment. All waste water created by this system will be processed using Biocycle technology and then used to irrigate crops that will be cut for silage preventing nutrient buildup. All effluent will be distributed through sub-surface irrigation at a depth of over 20cm under the ground preventing release of odours and removing potential for surface run off into sensitive local waterways. Soil samples will be tested on a regular basis. The proposed works are NOT in the flood zone and no chemicals, harmful to the environment, will be used. The amount of truck traffic along RVR after the facility is built will actually decrease. Currently, we take our animals monthly to Wilberforce which is a 6-7 hour round trip. On the following day, we pick up the carcasses and bring them back. With our own on-site facility, we can walk the animal, stress-free, from the paddock. Our cattle will be spared the stress of transport away from the site and the “food miles” generated by our operation will be minimal. A top priority for us is the humane slaughter of our animals based on the ethics of Temple Grandin. We are using her design strategies in the construction of our facility (Humane Livestock
Farmers take environmental issues just as seriously as the wider community. We are affected in a very direct, tangible way and are the first to feel any negative effects on the environment. We live on our property, our cattle and our business rely on the environmental health of our landscape and its Finally, we run a successful farmstay accommodabeauty and amenity is paramount in Shottlander tion and our farm is on the bus tour route. The Wagyu’s identity. success of this part of our business relies on the Therefore on our farm, we have implemented the continued beauty and amenity of both our propfollowing: erty and the entire Rose Valley environment. We Investment in green power through construcattract tourists and helps educate the community tion of 2x10KW Solar Arrays which rotate to on how we create a life and a living-space for our track the sun for maximum output animals which is second to none. We also provide All roof water caught to fill 500,000 litre water employment for several local people. tanks. The water is used to fill troughs which With all the effort and investment that we’ve put are in every paddock into the farm over the last 10 years, why would The construction of 3 dams to drought-proof we pollute our own backyard? the farm and to irrigate crops. Planting of many trees Over the past few months there has been a lot of Ongoing control of noxious weeds including misinformation spread throughout the community fireweed and lantana about our “boutique” livestock processing facility. We sell our meat locally to the following There is nothing in our proposal that takes away restaurants: Sebel. Kiama; Hungry Duck, Handling – Understanding Livestock Behaviour and buildfrom the beauty of the area or disadvantages anying Facilities for Healthier Animals by Temple Grandin, Berry; Wharf Rd, Nowra; Caveau, Wollongong; one, including our neighbours. In fact, we believe Storey Publishing 2008; www.grandin.com Rydges, Campbelltown; Gemelli, Liverpool; that the local area, its people and businesses, will Cronin’s Pub, Gerringong; Jamberoo Pub. benefit by our proposal. I find it sad that there is Also, the Kiama Farmers’ Markets. In terms a divide being created between people who are of transport, our carbon footprint is minimal. primary producers and those who have moved We conduct an extensive soils and pasture renointo the area for life-style reasons. vation program involving soil testing and careful balancing of soil nutrients for optimal soil health Space ought to exist for both! Maria and Gerhard Baden and productivity. This has included use of lime
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Club Grant recipients Kiama Leagues Club has announced its latest Club Grants recipients, which will receive a total of $15,500: • Kiama Lions Club • 1st Kiama Scouts • S/Harbour Marine Rescue • Alzheimer’s Australia • Youth Off the Streets • Little Wings • Jamberoo P&C • Macular Disease F’dation • Jamberoo RFS. “Donations and sponsorship have totalled over $100,000 this year,” says the Club’s Chief Executive Officer Peter Wright. “Kiama Leagues Club is proud to be able to support these community and sporting groups.”
Nominate your unsung heroes With nominations for the 2016 Kiama Community Recognition Awards closing on Friday 21 October, Gareth Ward MP is encouraging local residents, community and emergency services groups from across the Kiama electorate to nominate people for the various categories. The categories are: Outstanding Local Volunteer; Conservation Champion; Young Person in Small Business; Small Business; Outstanding Emergency Service Volunteer; Junior Sports (Male and Female); Local Sports (Male and Female); Sports Administrator; Outstanding Young Citizen; and Outstanding Citizen. Successful nominees will receive their awards from the Hon John Ajaka MLC, Minister responsible for Volunteering, during an ceremony at the Pavilion Kiama on Thursday 27 October. Details: Nominations forms and full details are available from Mr Ward’s office.
Get frocked up for a good cause Tickets are on sale for CMRI Gerringong’s Melbourne Cup Lunch, so get in quick to attend this gala event. There will be canapés, a glass of champagne, a buffet lunch, coffee/tea and slice, prizes for fashion, live coverage of the Cup, sweeps and raffles, a TAB run, drinks at bar prices and a courtesy bus. Round up your friends and start planning your outfit. Details: Tues 1st November 2016 from 11.30am Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club. Tickets $50 from Cronins’ Liquor Store. Enquiries 0417 342 606
Service with a Smile! Bluewaters Dental Care has opened its doors to the National Dental Foundation. The organisation is a charity that offers pro-bono dental treatment to those who cannot afford timely dental care due to personal circumstances. Dr Shivani Gupta and team donated their time to treat the patient Blake Walker of Wollongong over four visits for fillings, clean and recall for maintenance. "It feels good to help," said Dr Shivani who believes that basic oral hygiene is important for a healthy body and mind.
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Kiama High School’s longrunning, reciprocal relationship with its sister school in Italy continues to be beneficial for all involved. We have enjoyed a partnership with the Liceo Scientifico Giovanni Marinelli school in Udine, since 2002. Six students, Giulia Barbante, Anna Chiara Vigna, Talitha Bertuzzi, Marta Bortolussi, Sveva Freschi and Emma Spedicato arrived in Kiama late June for a two month stay. During their time in Australia, they not only enjoyed beautiful Kiama but visited such places as Port Stephens where Talitha swam with stingrays, Victoria’s Twelve Apostles and Shoalhaven Zoo, where Sveva's dream of finally meeting a koala was realised. An overnight excursion to Sydney was another highlight for the exchange students. Together with the Year 10 and 11 Kiama High Italian students, the excursion included visiting the Art Gallery of NSW which has a painting by Tiepolo who also painted a fresco in the cathedral in Udine. We also visited St Mary’s Cathedral where there is a replica of Michelangelo’s
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La Pieta sculpture. Dinner was at Jamie’s Italian and we then attended an opera performance at the Sydney Opera House. The following day we visited Haberfield where we sampled delicious pastries and had a delicious lunch in Leichhardt at La Giara restaurant in the Italian Forum. The exchange students were also invited to spend each Wednesday afternoon at Kiama Public School teaching Year 6 about Italy. The enthusiasm shown by the primary school students was a sight to be seen and they were so impressed that a delicious sausage sizzle was put on for the Italians, together with customary Aussie lamingtons, on the last day. The Italian visitors were also asked by Janelle, our lovely canteen organiser, to prepare a special meal for Kiama High students during the last week of their stay. The pasta dish they prepared sold like hotcakes with many students and teachers asking for more! The Italians returned home on August 20, with their Kiama High School counterparts, Laura Bernich, Rhylee Bamford, Micaela Burg,
Heidi Ekman, Ciara Rogers and Claudia St John due to visit their host sisters in late November for two months. Micaela, Claudia, Rhylee and Heidi are looking forward to being totally immersed in the language and culture. Ciara is looking forward to skiing in the Dolomites and Laura is most looking forward to eating tons of pasta. We wish the students all the best as they embark on this unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Francesca Crocco Language Teacher
Open Day at GSLC Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Club is holding its Open Day on Sunday 16 October to increase awareness of the work the Club does. There will be a carnivallike atmosphere, with live music, full bar facilities, face painting and a jumping castle for the kids. Club President, Richard Payne says the club will have information stands on becoming a member, doing bronze medallions and registering for nippers. On from noon til 5pm.
Out & about At the Folk by the Sea Festival Organisers say the feedback from the musicians and Festival-goers has been very good and there is no doubt that the Illawarra Folk Club will run this popular event at the same time in 2017. This year presented some challenges, with the final free concert having to be moved from Hindmarsh Park to the Pavilion due to inclement weather, and illness meaning the headline performers for the Saturday night were unable to attend. In a show of true Festival spirit, other musicians banded together to present their versions of Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest songs. The audience enjoyed the impromptu performances immensely.
Jez Lowe from the UK
Lizzie Flynn and the Reckoning from Queensland with the wonderful backdrop of Kiama pines and Lighthouse created by Kiama resident Sharen Muller
Crowd enjoying Simon and Garfunkle tribute concert on Saturday night
Ti li li li performing traditional Middle Eastern Folk Music in Kiama Anglican Church, a new venue
Aria winning Genni Kane and her band
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Chloe and Ben Hurley performed a mixture of Celtic music
Honey Crawford, with her Mum Beth, and Jan Tame
The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 3. One who conducts a court for minor offences 6. Name of young male deer in early Disney film 7. A distinctive odour that is offensively unpleasant 9. Publicly listed betting company 11. Overthrown captain of HMS Bounty 13. Blokes shave with this 14. Geological formation at the southern end of Jones Beach (9,5) 15. Milk from which cream has been removed 17. Plural of a larger bird than a duck 18. Parts of a meat animal not skeletal muscle. Eg. liver and kidneys 20. Constrictor snake 23. Person who is very small but perfectly formed 24. Eaters who take dainty repeated bites 25. Thigh bone 26. Piece of woollen material covering a bed for warmth 28. The government of the Roman Catholic Church 30. Name of park in Terralong St Kiama 33. Measure of content of ethanol in alcoholic spirit 34. Former Police Minister now a councillor on Kiama Council (4,5) 36. Back or sides of a hog dried or smoked 37. Book of maps 40. Any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird 42. Name of first jet bomber used by RAAF 43. Popular white wine grape variety DOWN 1. Abbreviation for pounds weight
2. Greenwich Mean Time (1,1,1) 3. Glove with two sections, thumb and fingers 4. Large ungulate with one or two horns on its nose 5. The intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled spirits 8. Generic term for heavy duty paper 10. Outside cooking machine 11. Highest point in Illawarra Range west of Knights Hill (5,4) 12. New Mayor of Kiama (4,5) 16. Woman’s loose unbelted dress 19. Divider between two properties 21. Manufacturer of Australia’s biggest selling car (May 2016) 22. Footwear that keeps the feet warm at home
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Still at Surf Beach while repairs are made to Black Beach Plenty of parking! The Bugle crossword is compiled by Steve Law
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36. Baked rectangular block of clay 38. Name of canal between Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean 39. Lacking embellishment or ornamentation 41. The inner and longer of the two bones of the forearm
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U3A enrolment time again The Bugle is a big supporter of U3A philosophy of lifelong learning. Term 4 is upon us already, giving you the opportunity to enrol in weekly sessions as diverse as Tai Chi Qigong, Twinkling Toes dancing, Poetry or Book groups, Brain Games, Mah Jong or Music for Pleasure, a gathering of music lovers. The Monday talks don’t need to be booked, and you can attend two for a gold coin donation before you are asked to become a member (not some talks this term are for members only).
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My husband and I are Kiama locals, living here for over 20 years, but in May this year we sold out house, quit our jobs and embarked on a world wide travel adventure! So far we have been to Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Taiwan, The Philippines and Singapore (above) on this trip - however Laos will be country number 42 for us in our list of countries we’ve visited over the years. We are hoping to spend December/January in South East Asia, and make our way to Europe for their summer. Darren has an EU Passport and being a chef has always dreamed of working in a Michelin Star kitchen.
At the moment we are making the Two Beers Please vlogs. They started for our parents and friends to keep tabs on how we are going, but we are quickly gaining a following which is really exciting! Anyone who wants to check us out or follow us can find us at www.youtube.com/c/ twobeersplease - we recently made a Facebook page as well, Two Beers Please Official, which has all our vlogs and photos. We are enjoying keeping up with news from home on thebugleonline.com! Renee & Darren Formosa
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How to Develop Performance Confidence Using the Mind-Body Awareness Approach* Carmel Liertz Wasn’t That a Time the Birth of the Australian National Folk Festival 50 years ago* Phyl Lobi Bailed Up! Stories about Bushrangers Aileen Harland Aboriginal History and the Illawarra Michael Organ No Talk – Excursion to Mount Annan Botanical Gardens for members Long-run Effects of Army Service on Health, Employment, Crime, Family Life & Other Outcomes Assoc Prof Peter Siminski Nordic Noir Prof Sue Turnbull No Talk - Christmas luncheon at Gerroa Fisher mans Club * For members of Kiama U3A
Details: Enrolments are being taken on 10 October, 2-4pm and 11 October, 2-3pm at the North Kiama Community Centre, Meehan Drive. Visit www.kiama.u3anet.org.au for more information.