The Bugle 18 June 2022 by The Bugle Newspaper

Holiday Park upgrade paused

Former mayors on Blue Haven

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Big day of music at the Pavilion

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Jamberoo sewer solution disappoints in the past given approval for the decision. next week to place questions a residential development to “This is a cheap and slick on notice to the Minister for occur outside the boundaries solution that is not in the Water and you can guarantee of Sydney Water’s original interest of the community of that I will be fighting back Taken from a Sydney Water map. plan. This was a developJamberoo. on behalf of the community service their lots, so that the ment for over-55s, and it took “I’m appalled with the that will be appalled with this whole of Jamberoo would up a significant proportion of laziness of Sydney Water that proposal.” benefit. the existing PSP system. they are not interested in doKiama’s Mayor Neil Reilly When informed of the situ“That decision was, howing what’s in the best interest is disturbed the decision ation, members of the JVRRA ever, taken with community of the overall community. has been made ahead of a committee, Stuart Richards, consultation, in response to a “What they’ve served up is meeting he has been trying Mary Lou Reid and Roslyn community need that Council actually the worst possible to schedule with the Minister Neilson, commented through agreed was appropriate.” choice of all the options that for Water to voice residents’ a joint statement, “The proThe Member for Kiama, are available. concerns. continued p12 posed large capacity augmen- Gareth Ward, is scathing of “I will be using Parliament tation of the sewerage system outside the village boundary is extremely concerning. “It gives no advantage at all to Jamberoo village, which at this stage is struggling with no spare capacity for sewerage connections for even simple DAs for dual occupancies within the village. “On the other hand, the large augmentation immediately outside of Jamberoo village in effect puts decisions about the future spread of the village into the hands of developers. “It has the potential to enable further re-zoning and residential development applications that will put at risk the community values expressed in the LSPS about the importance of retaining villages in our Municipality that are separated by green spaces. “Jamberoo residents Mark Holder-Keeping and Steve Vassello are looking forward to performing on the big rock at the north end of Kendalls, as part of Bike the Comedy Kiama. Find out more on page 5. remember that Council has The heavy black line shows the boundary of the PSP. The red line is the low pressure pumping system to be upsized.

In response to a request from The Bugle for an update on their plans to increase sewer capacity at Jamberoo, Sydney Water has revealed that there will be no further connections made available within the existing village. Jamberoo residents were told in October 2020 that as no new connections were available they could not lodge DAs that would require them. A spokesperson for Sydney Water told us: “The Jamberoo sewerage scheme was connected as part of the NSW Government’s Priority Sewerage Program (PSP) in 2005. This scheme was designed with limited capacity, including a small allowance for growth and additional development is not able to be connected to the sewer system. “A system that exceeds its capacity limits is likely

to cause overflows which impact the environment and customer properties. This information has been shared with Kiama Council. “Following recent detailed planning, Sydney Water has proposed to upsize the transfer main and odour control unit, which will be funded by the developer, to service 200 dwellings outside the PSP boundary.” When clarification was sought, it was confirmed that this means there will be no extra connections within the existing village (see map). Instead, extra capacity above and beyond the 51 lots envisaged in the Golden Valley Road DA will be provided outside of the boundary of the PSP system. It had been hoped that there could be some way of leveraging off the work required of the developer to

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Major holiday park Former mayors’ upgrade paused united stance Announced with fanfare in 2018, a major upgrade of Council’s Werri Beach Holiday Park has been put on hold while Council concentrates on getting the basics right in all of its five parks. Destination Kiama’s Tourism Opportunity Plan (currently being revised) speaks of the $6 million investment delivering a first class holiday park for Gerringong in 2020. As part of the redevelopment, approximately 120 vans would need to go from the site to make way for more up-market accommodation and facilities. The pause while Council considers the ‘financial

implications and funding options’ will further infuriate owners on the northern side of the Park were made to sell in 2019, only to see the land remain undeveloped, and others that have been left in limbo. Remaining van owners are upset, with many complaining of a lack of consultation and feeling left in a holding pattern. Chris Hawes, who has had a van at Werri for 28 years, commented, “If they are not going to proceed will they lift the ban on selling our vans on site? “The $6000 plus annual fee paid by every van owner

Kerry Fahey, owner of Kerry’s Klothes in Terralong St, set off to Lismore this week with yet another truckload of essential items donated by Kiama people to those affected by floods. “After the floods, I was going to visit my sister-in-law who lives up that way – her service town is Lismore – so I asked what can I bring up? And she said, ‘Why don’t you bring blankets because it’s going to get cold.’ “So I took up a load of blankets.” That was the first of many such loads. “People up there are sleeping on air mattresses and camp stretchers, it’s freezing cold and the ground is damp,” says Kerry, who more recently sent out a call for other items such as new hot water bottles, ugg boots, trackpants, winter PJs and beanies.

“Beanies are desperately wanted, so please get out your knitting needles.” Kerry likes to check all donations before they are sent north. “It’s tough enough. They don’t want to get something that’s not right.” Donated items are packed into big laundry Kerry and Kayleen with some donations bags. “I went into work on Sat“We haven’t used them yet urday and there were bags as Tony McGarn has taken all over the shop. Kayleen a load and wants to take Wright and Debbie Pack have another load up as well. But packed these up for me in perhaps after that. their own time,” Kerry says. Donations can be left at A recent interview on ABC Kerrys Klothes, 90 Terralong radio saw Michael, the head St Kiama; or Corner D’Or in of local delivery company Belinda St, Gerringong; or Aramex, reach out to say he Hedgehogs Cafe in Queen St, would be happy to take anyBerry. Please mark the size on thing up to Lismore for free. doonas or blankets. “One bag, two bags, 10 bags or anything, he said,” by Perrie Croshaw says a delighted Kerry.

should at the very least entitle us to decent amenities, ie. sufficient washing machines and dryers that actually work and more importantly shower and toilet blocks with updated fixtures.” Staged in the off-season over two to three years, Council says the improvement works at Werri, Kendalls, Surf Beach, Gerroa and Blowhole Point are required for licence renewal. They are estimated to cost in the order of $3.8 million and will include upgrades to fire safety services, amenities blocks, access roads as well as visitor and disabled parking.

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on Blue Haven Three former mayors of Kiama – Sandra McCarthy, Brian Petschler and Mark Honey – have released a joint statement providing their thoughts on Blue Haven, saying the situation is “nowhere near as gloomy or desperate as has been made out”. They are calling for the various options for its future to be assessed by independent industry experts and for there to be genuine public consultation before any decision is made. “There is no doubt the public is a good indicator - if you give them all the facts in an impartial way you will end up with a final rational determination, and that is what we are saying should happen,” says Mr Petschler. The full statement follows: We believe that the community and especially the Blue Haven residents deserve reassurance, respect and the whole story from Kiama Municipal Council’s leaders, instead of the alarm raising and selective release of information in the push to sell off the Council-owned aged care and independent living organisation as the only option available. Residents of Blue Haven’s aged care nursing home and those living in the independent living units (ILUs) would naturally be frightened by headlines of “missing millions” and claims of millions “unaccounted for”. They would be concerned that Blue Haven might not be able to repay them (or their families) their financial entitlements when they leave. They would also be con-

cerned by statements that Council is “being honest about it for the first time”. Those claims are misleading, and do not reflect the reality of Blue Haven or of the aged care sector in Australia more generally, and we note that the Mayor has subsequently confirmed to the residents that their funds are secure. The comments are also

extremely disrespectful to the many officers and elected representative who have been responsible for Blue Haven’s success since it opened in 1979. Transparency with residents has been a hallmark of Blue Haven’s history. Council has always provided publicly available and audited accounts of all its operations.

Council reports that it is undertaking a extensive consultation with the community over Blue Haven, having already had meetings with residents, home care service clients, and staff (including supporting an all staff meeting with the United Services Union). Mayor Neil Reilly says, “It’s been invaluable spending time explaining Council’s resolution, answering questions and clearing up misinformation. “Hearing directly from those most affected, our residents and others in our care, was a strong start to our consultations. “There were lots of different views and ideas, plenty of questions and a good deal of anger about Blue Haven’s past expenditures, and demands for clarity in future. “The diversity of views and strong emotions are natural and must be respected. “Council is making every effort to engage and listen to our community, starting with those who are most reliant on Blue Haven’s services.”

Monthly meetings will now be held between councillors and Blue Haven’s residents, families, staff and supporters. Amongst elements still to come in the community engagement plan are: • a qualitative ratepayer survey • open Q&A community sessions with councillors • a public council report on the financing and construction of BH Bonaira. In the meantime, work continues on key reforms including separating financial ledgers and preparing asset management plans. Kiama CEO Jane Stroud has thanked those involved in the consultations so far. “I’ve appreciated the honest exchange of views, frank questions and chance to establish the facts with our staff and residents. “There is a good deal of emotion and misinformation circulating about Blue Haven, so speaking directly with those most affected, calmly and with respect, has been the right way to start our consultations.”

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Werri Progress Hall, with its enviable location right on the beach, has benefitted from a much needed makeover, which should attract more people to use the Council owned and operated community facility. A total of $85,000 was

spent on the project, which included replacing the roof and damaged cladding, removing asbestos, restoring the floor, installing reverse cycle airconditioning and a new kitchen, and a fresh coat of paint inside and out. “The new layout gives more

space, and it looks so much better,” says Melissa Prestedge, of Gerringong Ballet and Dance, whose littlest students have given it their seal of approval.

At 83, retired doctor Jon Phipps is using part of his daily exercise routine to raise money for mental health. He’s signed up for the PushUp Challenge, to do 2400 push ups in 24 days, and is hoping to get sponsorship from the local community. “If people can put in one cent per push-up, we’ll raise a fair bit,” says Jon, who worked as a Kiama GP until three years ago. The money will go to the Push For Better Foundation, which aims to engage and educate people in mental and physical health, and raise awareness of the mental health issues affecting everyday Australians.

Jon is well prepared for the challenge, having done push-ups each morning for 10 years. “I aimed to be able to do 80 push-ups by my 80th, and now I am up to doing 120.” The challenge organisers are the ones who wanted to keep it to 100 a day. Due to arthritis, he holds onto weights to keep his wrists straight. He then uses the weights to do other arm and leg exercises. Jon has always been active, keen on long distance cycling and running. He says the push-up challenge is nothing compared to his bike ride up Cape York 20 years ago. “I’d recommend exercise to

everyone,” he says. “I’m a big believer in use it or lose it.” This applies to exercising the mind too. On this front, Jon is writing his first book, a science fiction docu-novel on climate change and space travel. “It is a message of hope for young people worried about climate change,” he says. “Set in the future, it is about looking back to see what measures were successful in reversing climate change.”

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Get on your bike for festival fun Having just given us the KISS Arts Festival, and a month long season of entertainment at The Kazador, Tamara Campbell and Dave Evans of Laughter House Entertainment could be forgiven for putting their feet up for a well earned rest. Instead, with funding from the NSW Office of Sport, they are presenting us with our next opportunity to enjoy ourselves. “Bike the Comedy Kiama is the perfect combo of outdoors, culture, comedy, play, natural beauty, cycling and family fun,” says Tamara. “Get on your bike – literally – and be entertained for free against the gorgeous Kiama coastal backdrop. “You will experience music on a rock stage, laugh your butt off comedy, Ballet on Unicycles, unbelievable feats of physical prowess and even be able to try some circus yourself. “Grab the kids or make it a date with friends and family. Enjoy the outdoors, exercising and culture all mixed together.” How does it work? From 9am-1.30pm, on Sunday 3 July, a group of up to 50 cyclists will leave The Hub at Black Beach every 30 minutes. They will move via shared

What’s on where, on a rolling basis 1. Storm Bay – Aerial Performance The perfect performance for such a dramatic location, Laughter House Entertainment’s impressive six metre high freestanding aerial rig will host Aerial Performance throughout the day. Trapeze, lycra and silks will hang in front of the dramatic backdrop of Storm Bay. 2. Bonaira Reserve – Acro with The Golden Gay Times Nestled into the enchanted forest that is Bonaira Reserve, you will find The Golden Gay Times on The Little Big Stage. Tucked away in this almost secret location, Wollongong’s Circus WOW will perform comic feats of strength and daring dexterity.

3. Kendalls Beach Rock – Cha Cha Del Mar Kick off your shoes and dance away your saddle sores on the pristine sands of Kendalls Beach while being serenaded from atop the imposing rock at the northern end of Kendalls. 4. Kiama Harbour – The Unicycle Ballet Watch three beautiful, graceful and highly trained ballerinas flit, pirouette and plié across their Kiama Harbour stage… on unicycles. Yes the unicycle ballet does exactly what it says on the tin, ballet on a unicycle and yes, it’s as hilarious as it sounds! 5. The Continental Pool – Acro Balance with Corie Hurry The last location overlooks the Continental pool. Sitting

in the natural amphitheatre, watch Corie Hurry and his unbelievable chair balance. Your heart will be in your mouth as the precarious balance reaches a daring five chairs high where he performs a death defying hand stand! Definitely don’t try this at home.

Kiama Town Centre and Heritage review Staff have reviewed the 150 submissions received during the recent exhibition. Amendments have been made to the Heritage section, which is being put to the June Meeting of Council for adoption. It is anticipated the final version of the Draft Town Centre DCP will go before the July Meeting. Housing Strategy The Housing Strategy has

been delayed following the temporary suspension of Council committees and reference groups. It is now is anticipated that a Discussion Paper will be published in July, with a draft strategy exhibited around September. G’gong Town Centre Review This has also been delayed. Following a submission from the community, the recently exhibited draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan seeks to undertake the

review in conjunction with the broader Employment Lands Strategy and Gerringong Heritage Review. Jamberoo Heritage Review Has also been put on hold due to the committees’ suspension. Consultants have continued to undertake their work with reports due shortly. It is anticipated a report, to commence community engagement, will be prepared in time for the August Council Meeting.

The Hub, Black Beach Food by Miss Arda’s and gelato from The Pines will greet you at the end of Bike the Comedy Kiama in Café de Rude. And if your kids still haven’t worn themselves out, The Circus Drop Zone offers them the opportunity to try their hand at some of the skills that they will have just watched. The acts will be 5-10 minutes long, every half hour.

Strategic planning update pathways to Bonaira Reserve and back again, enjoying five performances on route in different natural settings. “We are using nature as a stage and a backdrop,” says Dave. “Bring your wheels and be part of the fun – bookings are essential and free so don’t delay as spots are filling up fast.” After the ride, back at the Hub on Black Beach, there will be healthy food options,

music and a circus play area to continue the festival vibe. “Bike the Comedy Kiama will be fun for all the family, as long as you can ride a bike for 8km over a three hour period, with lots of stops to engage you with amazing entertainment,” says Tamara.

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Groups can apply for IMB funding Not-for-profit charities have until the end of June to apply for funding through the IMB Bank Community Foundation. Since 1999, the Foundation has donated over $11million to more than 800 community groups and projects focusing on disaster relief, education, health care, sports and recreation, arts and culture, aged care, and many other services. As an example of what has been funded locally through this program, in 2021 the Lions Club of Kiama successfully applied to buy a ute to help with its Return and Earn program. This Lions Club initiative collects cans and bottles from businesses, events and wedding venues and returns them to a recycling centre so they can bank the funds. Only a few Lions Club members had vehicles large enough to tow the trailer to collect these items, so this new ute has come in very handy. It also enables the Lions Club to transport equipment to meet local needs such as fundraising activities and emergencies. Other Illawarra groups to receive funding previously

include: the Illawarra Flame Tree Project, a music and cultural program for talented Illawarra vocal students (Years 3 to 8); Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden to buy a defibrillator; and Goats Creek Longboarders, a group acting to maintain health and wellbeing as well as being role models for young people in Port Kembla, bought two gazebos to use for events. “Over the years, IMB Bank’s Community Foundation has played an important role in providing financial support to communities in the South Coast region,” says IMB Bank CEO Robert Ryan. “We are now calling for people and groups who are taking action to improve the lives of others to come forward and apply for IMB Bank Community Foundation funding.”

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Appreciating our apprentices As our municipality’s biggest employer, apprenticeships are one of the many ways Council offers pathways to training and employment for younger people. This month we chatted to two of Kiama Council’s apprentices. Council currently has seven apprentices. They work in areas including maintenance, painting & decorating, carpentry, heavy vehicle mechanics, electrician work, horticulture parks & gardens and engineering fabrication. We also have cadet engineers and work experience placements. Vicky Su is studying Carpentry and works with Council’s Carpenter Stephen Moore, and Izabel (Izy) Sturley is studying Painting & Decorating and works with Council’s Painter Ben Wachsmuth. Izy has been an apprentice at Kiama Council for three years and Vicky is five months into her apprenticeship. Both saw the apprentice job position advertised, applied and were successful. While they mostly stick to their subject areas, the two also spend time with each other and the rest of the maintenance crew, giving them a wellrounded education in maintenance works. The four all worked together recently on the $85,000 renovation of Werri Beach Progress Hall, which included replacing the roof, re-sanding the floors, painting the interior and exterior and installing a new kitchen. Stephen, who has been a carpenter for 40 years, says: “Having an apprentice is an opportunity to ‘time travel’ – some of the skills I learnt in my early days are almost forgotten, and the men

who taught me (they were all men in those days) are now pushing up the daisies. When I teach those skills to the next generation, it allows me to look forward into the future.” Ben, who has been at Kiama Council for three years, says he enjoys having an apprentice because “it’s good having a second pair of hands to help with jobs and having another opinion.”

Leisure Centre online portal updates Kiama Leisure Centre has introduced several new features on its online membership portal. The new features allow all our Swim School, Squads and Gymnastics customers to view and change their courses online, as well as create new enrolments and profiles via the members portal. This includes booking in for our school holiday programs. The members portal already allows customers to update or change payment details and view course progress. Group fitness class bookings and top up for entry passes are still available online as per normal. We hope these added features save you time and give better accessibility to the great services we offer. https://kiamaleisurecentre.kiama.nsw.gov.au/account/login

Vicky says she’s learning about: “reading plans, carrying out different types of levelling operations, how to put up architraves and skirting, carrying out excavations, footings, roof trusses and eaves.” While working outdoors much of the time can be challenging due to the weather, Izy says she enjoys learning the different aspects of the trade. “It’s flexible and a great environment, plus I’ve always got a nice view!” Speaking to Stephen and Ben about the changes they’ve seen over the years, they note the switch from “paper to iPads”, the increased use of waterbased paints (rather than oil and leadbased) and a better focus on safety. Interaction with the community is another aspect all four say they enjoy when working for Kiama Council – although chatting with passers by can sometimes be distracting. “We have laughs every day, we stay light-hearted to make the days more enjoyable and it’s lovely working close to the water,” says Ben. To hire the newly renovated Werri Beach Progress Hall, or one of Kiama Council’s other fab community halls, use our new online booking form at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/facilities/ community-halls-for-hire

Concepts for Hindmarsh Park released Council is excited to share the proposed concept designs for the Hindmarsh Park and Black Beach Reserve upgrades. The designs have been guided by the community’s desire for improved facilities for picnicking and outdoor dining including additional seating, a new shade structure, improved lighting and opportunities for night Artist’s impression time dining. The designs also include new paths within the park and connecting to Black Beach Reserve. The concept designs feature a substantial upgrade to the existing play space in Hindmarsh Park including including major improvements to the overall accessibility of the play space and a new accessible toilet nearby. Our proposal for Black Beach Reserve provides a new interface between the reserve and the water, which will encourage people to explore the beautiful black sands of the harbour, restore the local foreshore ecology including new tidal pools and distinctive local salt marsh vegetation. There will also be new seating, path upgrades and improvements to the layout of the reserve to facilitate the popular Seaside and Makers and Growers Markets. The concept designs are now on our Hindmarsh Park upgrade project page and a community information session will be announced soon. https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Hindmarshpark

Winter holiday activities With the July school holidays fast approaching, both our Leisure centre and Kiama and Gerringong Libraries have programs to keep everyone entertained… http://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/facilities/ kiama-leisure-centre/events https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/winter Stephen Moore, Vicky Su, Izy Sturley and Ben Wachsmuth from Council’s maintenance team

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Local author on a roll After receiving 11 Aurealis Award nominations in the past for his dark urban horror stories, Jamberoo author and Kung Fu teacher, Alan Baxter, has finally been recognised with a 2021 Best Collection Aurealis Award for his book The Gulp. “There’s three main genre awards in Australia and the Aurealis, which is for science fiction, fantasy and horror, is the pinnacle,” says Alan, who has also received four Australian Shadow Awards for dark fiction and horror novels. “It’s the one I’ve always wanted.” The Gulp, which was published in 2021, is a collection of five interconnected stories set in the fictional seaside town of Gulpepper. Alan says that while the tales are inspired by aspects of Kiama and the South Coast and the street layout is similar, it is set further south. “The Gulp was a bit of a pandemic project. With home schooling and trying to pivot my Kung Fu school onto Zoom, I couldn’t keep my head around big novel stuff so I decided to write these stories,” he says. “Gulpepper is set further down the coast and the people call it the Gulp because the place has a habit of swallowing people.

fascinated by the size of Australia and the possibility for isolation here.” One of Alan’s other stories, In Vaulted Halls Entombed, was recently adapted into an episode for the third season of the animated Netflix series Love Death + Robots. He says that after the story was bought, he only saw nine stills from the production before he first watched the episode when it was released on Netflix in May. “It’s been a crazy couple of months as I’d been sitting on that news for years,” he says. “I’d been a huge fan of the series and I was sure they’d do a good job of it.” Alan has a new full length novel, Sallow Bend, coming out in August. He is also working on another novel as well as editing an anthology of horror stories for Clan “It’s this weird, isolated, books in his repertoire and Destine Press. little harbour town where numerous awards, Alan “Overnight successes take strange stuff happens.” takes inspiration from ten years of hard work so His latest release, The Fall, everything around him but things like having a story has another five stories set says the move from the UK adapted for Love Death + Rothere. to Australia gave him another bots and winning an Aurealis The covers of both books perspective. Award really helps to lift you feature artworks by Alan’s “I’ve been in Australia for that little bit and push you wife, Halinka Orszulok, winner 25 years now but I still have further along,” says Alan. of the Glover Prize in 2018. that immigrant sensibility,” “This is one of the highs “Halinka’s artwork was he says. you remember when perfect for the books because “When you grow up in one everything else is slow and she explores the uncanny place and move somewhere nothing’s happening.” and strangeness in her night else, you really notice the www.alanbaxteronline.com time landscapes,” says Alan. differences. by Jack Wallner With over 20 published “I’ve always just been

John reaches 100 As Minnamurra’s John Wain approaches his 100th birthday, he’s a happy man whose life has been full of travel, love, family, friends and adherence to a simple philosophy of enjoying life. Born and raised in Melbourne, he enlisted there for World War II and was sent to Darwin in 1942 as part of the surveying effort. “I had a pretty good war,” says John. “Because I had a good score from school, someone decided to put me into the survey call which I knew nothing about. “We were in the Northern Territory for nearly a year and made a lot of maps there before we were sent to Morotai, which was an American base with some parts occupied by the Japanese.” After the War, John lived in Canberra, Brisbane, Jakarta and Christchurch, working as a trade official, before retiring to Kiama in 1987 with his late wife Sorrell. John met Sorrell in Canberra and says it was love at first sight. “We married in Canberra in 1948,” he says. “We did everything together and enjoyed life.” Since retiring, John has worked on his life story,

finding out about his family history and recording his memories for his children and grandchildren to look back on. “I enjoy writing and I thought I should record my story for them,” he says. “I’ve been to 27 countries on five continents and did 41 years of public service. “I have 10 grandchildren altogether, so it’s called Grandfather’s Story.” John’s advice to not only “try to enjoy life” but to “never worry” because “nothing matters half as much as you think it does” still resonates with him as he reaches his 100th year. “That motto hung on my kitchen wall when I was a kid and it was one of the first things I can remember about that house,” he says. “The only other advice is to keep smiling.” John celebrates his 100th birthday on 19 June.

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The reality is that there is no requirement for Blue Haven (or any other provider) to only hold residents’ ILU equity in cash reserves. That equity is historically held in a variety of components – some cash, some near cash investments (such as land) and a majority in the and mortar of Blue Haven’s extremely valuable assets. While it appears that the construction of the Bonaira complex has led to a reduction in the current cash reserves, Council is able to recover that position with the sale of the old nursing home and hostel site adjacent to the Leisure Centre. Importantly, Blue Haven has always been able to repay residents’ entitlements when they leave. If anything, Blue Haven has been an industry leader in its prompt re-payment mechanisms, especially when ILU residents are transitioning to the nursing home. We are concerned that Blue Haven residents, Kiama councillors and indeed the wider Kiama community are not receiving accurate and transparent information from the current leadership in their haste to attempt to sell off Blue Haven. There is no doubt that Blue Haven (and indeed Kiama Council) has had a tough period with additional expenses and loss of revenue

downs, while the findings of the Aged Care Royal Commission have resulted in increased nursing home costs. However, there is certainly light at the end of the tunnel, and even Council’s own projections show that this is a short-term problem from which Blue Haven will recover. Indeed, Council’s forward plans indicate that Blue Haven will be returning an annual surplus – projected to be around half a million dollars - in two years’ time. Blue Haven will receive additional annual revenue of $1.7 million from October due to a new federal government funding formula, while the incoming Commonwealth Government has indicated it is committed to improving funding for the aged care sector in general. So, things are nowhere near as gloomy or desperate as has been made out. Kiama Council has been operating Blue Haven since 1979. In the more than forty years since that time, it has become a wonderful asset of which the community is justifiably proud. This community, the Blue Haven residents, and indeed our councillors deserve much more than to be provided with only information to justify a sell-off – especially since the councillors have yet to endorse such a significant move. We commend the

Councillors who supported the recent resolution for a comprehensive review of the options to be undertaken, not simply a sale. We all deserve a transparent, respectful and consultative process that properly canvasses and honestly explores those options for Blue Haven’s future. Such a process may well demonstrate that Kiama Council would be best served by continuing to operate its world-class aged care and seniors living facility, rather than taking the easy option of selling off such a valuable asset. In our opinion, Kiama Council would be a greatly diminished entity should it sell Blue Haven, and the community would be poorer for that decision. We respectfully request: • That Council seek a comprehensive and independent report by industry experts on all options including Council retaining and operating Blue Haven as a financially viable, long-term operation; • That thereafter, the Council arrange genuine community consultations (public meetings, etc) to ascertain the community’s views on future options; • The community be given the opportunity to provide its views on both the report and on options open to Council before any final decision is made.

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Big day of music at The Pavilion Kiama will be singing and swinging on June 25, all for good causes. At 3pm in the Pavilion, six local choirs will gather to raise the roof, in the concert South Coast Sings. The choirs include Katandra Womens A Cappella, Shoalhaven Lydian Singers, Food of Love, Sing Australia Kiama, Southern Lights Show Group and the Choir of Southern Lights. Each choir will perform before they all join together in a special finale of over 100 voices. It will include inviting the audience to join them in the classic John Farnham anthem, You’re The Voice, accompanied by the Kiama Pipers. Then later that same night, at 7pm, The Big Swing returns to the Pavilion, with the 16-piece Village Big Band

playing a wide range of swing and dance music. It will be the perfect chance to dress up in your vintage swirly skirt and zoot suit. Book a table for a group or individual tickets. Antoinette Raynal, conductor of Katandra Womens A Capella Choir in Berry and Kiama, says that proceeds from both events will go to the Children’s Medical Research Institute and The Homestead of Hope, “These are charities which began in our area and are a source of pride and generous community endeavour.” Katandra will pay for the hall hire and any incidental costs. She says that the six choirs joining to sing together will be a “truly sensational surround sound experience” and that it will be a great concert

for children to attend. “The six local choirs, each very different, have members that reflect all the ages and diversity of people in our wonderful region. “It was so disheartening having to cancel the previous concerts over the past two years because of COVID. “We are all so keen to sing out once again in celebration of our community.” Currently Katandra has 55 members in the Berry and Kiama groups. Members come from Shellharbour to Callala Bay to sing. Dorina Verschoof from Berry sings with Katandra in both Berry and Kiama. “I’ve always been in a choir,” she says. “It’s a way of connecting to community. I’ve developed walking groups, book club, friendships through the choir movies night and plant group, and we’ve organised swaps.” Ingrid Richardson from Kiama has been a member for around four years. “I love singing and music in general. When I retired, I was looking to fill my space with a meaningful, joyous pastime,” she says. “It’s a great opportunity to be part of something bigger. I enjoy the mindfulness and it’s good to use your brain to remember the lyrics and harmonies.” Sue Cox from Kiama

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started with the choir in 2018, “Anyone can come and you don’t need to audition.” Angela Lie, also from Kiama, was thrilled when the choir started in town. “I’ve always been part of a choir, but there was nothing in Kiama until 2018. This was a no-brainer, I had to join. “Antoinette is fabulous. There’s great energy in the group and I’ve made some wonderful friends.” Antoinette, who has an extensive background in music as a teacher and singer, says there’s a place for everyone in the choir with singers’ ages ranging from under 18 to over 80. “We are rebuilding after COVID. Come and join us

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and sing music that inspires you. Singing with a purpose can be a wonderful way to find your voice,” she says. Let South Coast Sings inspire you. 25 June, The Pavillion Kiama South Coast Sings: from 3pm. Tickets $10, available at the door from 2.30pm. The Big Swing: from 7pm. Tickets $40 through trybooking.com/BZCLD. BYO drinks and snacks. Glasses and tea/coffee provided. Katandra Womens A Cappella choir meets on Thursdays at Kiama’s Uniting Church and on Tuesdays at the Berry Presbyterian Church, both at 6.30-8.30pm. Attend both choirs, twice a week, for the same weekly fee of $15 (or less if you pay by the term). www.katandraacappella.com by Perrie Croshaw

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Keith Brandy is Council’s new Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer. Director Environmental Services Jessica Rippon says Keith, a proud Wiradjuri man, is joining Kiama Council from Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. “We are really excited to welcome Keith to the Kiama Council team, given his 36 years’ experience in indigenous affairs with local, state and federal government. “His wealth of experience will be instrumental in Council continuing to build and enhance the relationships and collaboration we share with our indigenous community. “I am also looking forward to working with Keith to progress our work in the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in our LGA.” Mr Brandy joins in time to promote NAIDOC Week (3–10 July) and the Local Government NAIDOC Awards 2022.

Nominations for the regional Awards are now open at the news section of www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

(ILUs) at Bonaira. We will soon be holding public meetings with all our community who are interested to come along this journey down the road to recovery. The Council website now has a Frequently Asked Questions page that will be updated regularly, as more and more questions are answered. There are many other ways we will employ to listen and learn from our community. Negotiations have started with our bankers... We have put a number of proposals to TCorp, our bankers, and are awaiting their consideration of these. From the limited information available, the sale of our Akuna Street landholdings is well underway and will be brought to Council in June. The rest of our assets, such as Spring Creek, Holiday Parks, and other Council facilities and landholdings and will also be scrutinised to determine how we can maximise their use and ensure we maintain the best balance of community services and financial stability now and into the future. Budget... The 2022-23 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan will be presented at our June meeting. Community survey... A qualitative survey of residents and ratepayers will be

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“We’ve made approaches to speak to the Minister and so far no response. It is very disheartening and we would expect this kind of infrastructure requirement would have at least encouraged them to talk to us. “I’m not an hydraulic engineer, but it seems like a weird solution to me. “I really just don’t understand.” The village’s exclusion from extra capacity was also news to Lawson Fredericks, the developer of Golden Valley Road, “Fountaindale is continuing to work with Sydney Water to deliver sewer and water services for the Golden Valley project. “As party of that work, Sydney Water have indicated that they are now looking to upgrade the existing sewer rising main from Jamberoo, which will service our project and also deliver some additional capacity to Jamberoo. “We are currently awaiting advice from Sydney Water on the design parameters for the new main.”

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Fibre Muster on in Berry Did you know that the stems of roses can be treated to produce a silky, white biodegradable fibre as strong as mulberry silk with a feel similar to viscose bamboo which, due to its long staple length, is easy to spin? If this has piqued your attention and you are interested in learning more about spinning, weaving or knitting, then mark the weekend of July 2 and 3 in your diary to attend the South Coast Fibre Muster at the Berry School of Arts. The two day event will include demonstrations of how to spin wool, alpaca, silk and cotton using a wheel or a drop spindle, prepare fibre with a carding board, weave on a table loom or small loom, find out about wet felting, learn Navajho Plying and make bracelets using children’s disc weaving. The Muster is organised every two years and this year is hosted by the Berry Spinners and Weavers. Other local groups to attend will include the Wollongong Spinners and Weavers, Wool Road Spinners and Weavers, Nowra Spinners and Weavers, Yarnspinners Mittagong and the Illawarra

Feltmakers, who hosted the previous Muster at the Gerringong Town Hall. Kate Downes, President of the Berry Spinners and Weavers says the South Coast Fibre Muster was created to promote and network the local spinning and weaving groups as well as to provide the public with an

Mary from Broughton Village has been spinning for 7 years while Jan (left) from Gerringong is just learning to spin.

opportunity to observe and, in many cases, be able to try their hand at the processes used to produce the fine articles and garments shown at the Fibre Muster. Many of these works are for sale. The School of Arts will also host craft traders who will sell fibres for weaving, knitting and crochet as well as the equipment used to spin, weave, knit, crochet and felt, such as looms, spinning wheels, knitting needles, crochet hooks and pattern books. “Future artisans will have the opportunity to see, touch and be inspired by these beautiful fibres and yarns,” says Kate, who doesn’t have a favourite fibre, but loves to “play with them all”. Mary from Broughton Village who has been spinning with the Berry Spinners and Weavers for 7 years says the activity is very therapeutic. “It’s a great group,” she

Rosalie Andrew who has been a member of Berry Spinners and Weavers for 40 years, with President Kate Downes

says. “We teach and learn from each other. “It’s so therapeutic I don’t need to visit a shrink!” Brian McCarthy from Figtree joined the Kiama Spinners 16 years ago when he retired then came along to Berry to learn to spin – “They couldn’t have been more welcoming,” he says. He dyes wool using natural plant dyes, which include blossoms from a yellow grevilia picked by his wife and fungus he finds on his bush walks. He has spun, dyed and knitted jumpers for all of his sons and sons-in-law, and makes hundreds of knitted toys.

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Mayor Neil Reilly was on hand to open World Knit In Public Day, held each year for Wrap with Love, which supplies blankets for those in need around the world.

Friends of Blue Haven Bonaira enjoyed getting back to their fundraising for the aged care residents by holding their first fete for a number of years.

To add to the mix, the catering raised funds for the Ukraine, and there was a display of the extraordinary wood work of Blue Haven resident John Unwin.

FOBHB President Annette Young with stall worker Val Sherlock

Grace Kennedy and Jane Jones

Kay Churchill, Isabella Madry and Robin Anger

Leita MacLeod with Anne Cousins

Thea Blanch and Sue Svenson

Perrie Croshaw and Cllr Karen Renkema-Lang

Surfing at the Museum

John Unwin with Neil Reilly

Gerringong surfing legends of the 70s and 80s enjoyed a night of nostalgia, friendship and special reunions at the Gerringong Library and Museum (GLaM). The display of surfing memorabilia and Werri Board Riders history and achievements was organised by Jeff McCarthy, Kenny Arthur and Rod Windsor, with many of the treasures that tell the story of the surfing culture in Gerringong being donated to the Museum. Ben Williams from Cairns, Ken Arthur from Werri Beach and Steve Gillham from Woronora

Jeff McCarthy, with his daughter Shelley, grandson Matthew and (in the poster) his son Ben.

Rod Windsor with the Board Riders autumn slash trophy 1988-2022

Finlay Flanagan with Wendy and Chris Cutting from Gerringong

Werri sisters Margaret Murray (now Wollongong) and Ingrid Holland (now Bomaderry) and Trevor Henderson, a Werri Board Rider

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Local masters surfer scores a State Title

POSTCARD HOME Melbourne. The place for all things artistic. It was such a relief to get away from home and finally be able to do some interstate travelling, especially to one of my favourite cities. Melbourne accentuates artistic lifestyles and invites many to be included in these artistic journeys. This is shown in many ways, including all of the amazing food, galleries and buildings, but my favourite is the street art. I find it especially compelling to be able to walk through the streets and be surrounded by so many artworks and designs covering the walls. It is quite amazing to see these dull, monotoned laneways resurrected into someone’s place of personal expression. The image pictured was quite hidden within the maze of the laneways, but I enjoyed the element of fun that it created having to go on a sort of ‘treasure hunt’ trying to locate each artwork. This artwork in particular was installed in conjunction with the Flash Forward project which has worked with a lot of artists in creating laneway artworks all over Melbourne City.

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During my time in Melbourne, I also visited the National Gallery of Victoria to see the Gabrielle Chanel installation which was amazing. I am a lover of fashion and to see so many beautiful pieces on display was a dream come true. Chanel’s concept of timelessness was impeccable, and her pieces just left me in complete awe. It was genuinely inspiring to be surrounded by such incredible pieces of clothing. Whilst my Mum and I were at the NGV we went and viewed other exhibitions. I found that the contrast between the artworks in the gallery and the street art is quite remarkable but nonetheless both forms of art are equally as profound. Of course, art is not just paints and brushes it is music, dance, food and so on. Melbourne has all of these artforms neatly wrapped up in a bundle of goodness. In fact, Melbourne hyperbolises every single form of art and creates such an inviting atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back soon. Sophie Yates, Kiama Downs

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Kiama’s Bruce Flint has brought home the trophy for the Men’s Over 65 age group in the NSW Surfmasters State Titles, held at Boomerang Beach on the Central Coast on 2-5 June. Bruce, who was in the over 65 age group for the first time, has competed in the Surfmasters for 12 years but this is his first title. “I’m pretty chuffed,” he says. “It feels really good, mainly because I’ve been trying for so long and putting a lot of time and effort into it. “The guys that came second and third normally win the event so I was pretty pleased to get a result.” Held by Surfing NSW, the Surfmasters State Titles

is an annual event where surfers aged 35 and over compete for the titles. Bruce is unsure whether he will compete in next year’s State Titles but is now getting ready for the NSW Tradies Surfmasters set to be held in October. He says a big part of competing in these events is seeing how other people are surfing. “There’s a whole range of surfing abilities that go from the over 35s to over 65s, so it’s great to see the standard of surfing across NSW,” he says. Bruce is a member of the Jones Beach Boardriders Club. by Jack Wallner

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