The Bugle 28 April 2018
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Golden Valley Rd: end or beginning? Rather than seeing the approval of a proposal to develop land on Golden Valley Rd in Jamberoo as the beginning of urban creep, Mayor Honey sees it as the end of the village’s expansion. He says the land was identified as a boundary in 1974, and this status was reinforced in 2006 and 2011. “It is a notification to periurban landholders that this is it. This is as far as the village goes.” Kiama Council narrowly endorsed the recommendation of its Environmental Services Director to proceed with the process of rezoning the rural land to residential at its April Meeting. The 10 acres in question is on the south-eastern border of Jamberoo, and is expected to yield around 47 building sites. The planning proposal to make the necessary alterations to the Local Environment Plan was identical to that rejected 8:1 by Council in December 2016. In the latest vote, the proposal was endorsed 4:3, with Mayor Mark Honey and Councillors Don Watson, Mark Way and Warren Steel in support. Councillors Andrew Sloan and Matt Brown were not at the meeting.
“The reason I voted against it originally was to give the community further consultation period,” says Mayor Mark Honey. He has been in the firing line from some Jamberoo residents since the vote was taken but says that overall the community has been supportive of the decision. The response of the Jamberoo Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association is given in full to the right. “I didn’t consider any political ramifications when casting my vote. We are elected to do a job, and some of the decisions we make not everyone is going to like, but you have to make decisions that are for the good of the whole,” says Mayor Honey. “I feel strongly enough that it is in the community interest for the subdivision to go through so it defines the boundary of Jamberoo. “The development will be in accordance with the new Development Control Plan, which the Jamberoo community strongly fought for to retain the village’s character.” Councillors Neil Reilly and Kathy Rice spoke passionately against the recommendation, citing community concerns and stressing that the Continued p12
Inside this issue Minnamurra Boardwalk takes step to reality p 3
John and Tony tie the knot p 4
Air show attracts record line-up p 7
JVRRA expresses disappointment The Jamberoo Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association (JVRRA), which strongly opposed the rezoning, released the following statement: “JVRRA Committee members met today and expressed disappointment about Council’s decision to support the rezoning of the agricultural land at Golden Valley Road, at the entrance to Jamberoo. The vote came despite the Councillors having voted 8 to 1 against the same rezoning proposal in
2016. Councillors had been presented with broad community evidence based on surveys, workshops and community meetings, that an overwhelming proportion of the Jamberoo valley community did not support the proposal. “JVRRA would like to thank all the community members who have put so much effort into this matter. The whole experience has been a lesson that it is important to keep engaged with Council strategic plan-
ning from the earliest stages.” “Going forward, JVRRA will continue to provide an open forum for the discussion of all matters that affect the Jamberoo Valley community. We will keep working to preserve the village atmosphere of our beautiful valley, and to support a viable local agricultural industry. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7.30 p.m. in Club Jamberoo. We welcome new members who would like to have their voices heard.”
Film fundraiser for health mission p9
Free melanoma screening p6
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Thurs 3 May
2-3 June
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
Rock for Tathra: Mental as Anything Crooked River Winery Tickets from Moshtix.
125th Celebration of the Opening of the Kiama to Bomaderry Railway Displays and events at each station. Details to follow.
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
26 April - 2 May
Friday 4 May Gerringong Pics & Flicks: The Teacher Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm, $10 or less.
Saturday 5 May Shellharbour Woodcarving and Pyrography Gerringong Surf Music Exhibition Festival See right Old Fire Station 5-6 May 9.30am-4pm Wings Over Illawarra 27-29 April Air Show See page 7 KISS Arts Fest Kiama Arts Trail Black Beach See page 5 Various studios www.kiamaartstrail.com 28 April Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach 9-2pm
11-12 May
Sun 29 April
Sat 12 May
Kiama I Do Wedding Trail The Pavilion Kiama, 10-3pm Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
CMRI Mother’s Day High Tea & Fashion Parade Tickets $30 from Cronin’s Liquor.
Kiama Readers Festival The Pavilion Kiama
19 May Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall 8.30-1.30pm
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Surf vibes for Gerringong
Sunday 20 May Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm Gerringong Music Club Concert (more next issue) National Motoring Heritage Day Berry Showground, 8.30-3.30pm
Hospital Auxiliary keeps giving Despite Kiama Hospital closing 18 months ago, the Auxiliary continues to raise funds for the Kiama Ward, now part of Shellharbour Public Hospital but located within the Shellharbour Private Hospital building. The Ward comprises 15 beds and is the same subacute geriatric and rehabilitation facility it was when located in Kiama. The next event is a two course lunch and fashion parade by Maci Collections, with a raffle and lucky door prizes. Details: Friday 4 May, Speak n Easy restaurant, Collins Street, Kiama, 11.30am for noon. $15. RSVP by Monday 30 April to Julie Stokes, Secretary, on 4233 1566 or email jfstokes@bigpond.net.au
The 4th Gerringong Music Festival is a proud showcase of local talent, playing a variety of music styles ranging from punk and reggae to hip hop, indie, rock and roots. “Surf music is like surfing, it’s music that makes you feel good,” says the event’s organiser, Adam Loxley. “It’s an amazing line-up. The Bungalows are old favourites and Pacific Ave are young and hot with the Triple J crowd at the moment. We are really excited to have them play our festival. “Last year we moved to the Gerringong Town Hall and Park and it was a great success, so we are doing it again. We built a stage and beer garden outside for the afternoon session and listened to music as the sun went down. “We then moved inside for the evening session and the retro style of the Town Hall created a great vibe.” Other bands include Dos Enos, Mac Tango, KingDog and the Catz, and Seven Suns. Destination Kiama is right behind the event, seeing its potential for attracting people to town. “We really want the Surf Music Festival to be a weekend destination event for tourists, and with support from Kiama Council we have managed to achieve that,” says Adam. “It should be great for local business and a great weekend of music and surfing.’ Details: Saturday 5 May, Gerringong Town Hall and area outside, 1-11.30pm. $20 entry at the door.
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Mac Tango at last year’s event Photo: Flyingfinz Photography
Red Cross Jumble Sale Gerringong Red Cross is holding a jumble sale, with the promise of lots of great bargains for sale as well as a raffle. There is a hamper for first prize and other prizes donated by generous local businesses and the community to be drawn on the day. Details: Saturday 5 May, Gerringong RSL Hall, cnr of Belinda and Fern Streets, 10-2pm. Enquiries to Sue 4234 1484.
Akuna St hearing Residents concerned about the scale and impact of the Akuna St/Mitre 10 development are being urged by the Chair of the Kiama Central Precinct, Peter O’Neill, to attend a public meeting of the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel. “It could be our final chance to make an impact on the decision,” he says. A report by Councilappointed consultants, Croman Stoddart, has recommended that the development be approved, despite 78 objections being lodged. Mr O’Neill finds it hard to comprehend why approval has been recommended given that the 100 apartment
development: has 44 per cent less open communal space than required has no public open space still exceeds statutory building heights and floor space ratios will have massive impact on the traffic in the CBD will eliminate 99 public carparks in the CBD will retain only 12 of the 54 trees on the site. “The report says it is better than before, but it still doesn’t fit into what Council requires,” says Mr O’Neill. “Ambit claims shouldn’t be rewarded like this.”
Minnamurra boardwalk in design/consult phase
Details: Monday, 20 April, The Pavilion Kiama, Noon.
New motel for Kiama The beer garden and former backpackers at the rear of the Grand Hotel, on Bong Bong St, is to be replaced with three storey motel, with two levels of carpark. A four storey building was originally mooted for the site, along with a renovation of the Grand Hotel itself. The original DA went to the Land & Environment Court, where it was refused on a number of grounds, including heritage concerns. Rather than continue with the whole development at this stage, the owner then chose to modify the design of the proposed motel to satisfy heritage and access concerns. The motel will contain four family rooms and 28 queen rooms, arranged around a central courtyard and private pool area.
The tender for the design and consult phase of the 1.6 kilometre boardwalk and cycleway along the Minnamurra River has been awarded to the Wollongong office of infrastructure and environmental services company, Cardno. The contract marks the second phase of the project, with preliminary designs and community consultation having been conducted over the last couple of months. It involves the completion of a detailed design, environmental impact assessment, community consulta-
tion and to acquire relevant regulatory approval for the shared boardwalk and cycleway alongside the Minnamurra Bends. The structure is envisaged as a four metre wide path cantilevering over the river. The design and consult work is expected to commence immediately and be completed by early 2019. The structure may be built by the middle of next year. The project has long been an ambition of the Minnamurra Progress Association, and has been championed at Council by Councillors Mark
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Way and Warren Steel. Full funding of $4.5 million by the State Government was announced last July. Member for Kiama Gareth Ward says, “After community petition and campaign, I was delighted to secure a commitment in the last NSW Budget. “As your local MP, I love nothing more than fighting for projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and improve our community.” Mayor of Kiama Mark Honey says the project will both be an asset for locals and a boon for tourism. “The shared boardwalk is
Cardno’s Project Manager James Olsen with Gino Belsito, Council’s Director Engineering & Works
another step forward for the tourism industry in our Municipality, while also serving an important and unique link for our community. “Its idyllic location will be a wonderfully iconic attraction for visitors, residents and environmental groups.” To the north it will link up to the bridge underpass, which provides a pathway to formal start of the Kiama Coast Walk at Minnamurra.
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The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help in its annual Red Shield Appeal doorknock over the weekend of 26-27 May. Organisers are looking to raise $7.5 million across Australia to go towards The Salvation Army’s vast network of social services to help those in need. In a typical week, the Salvos provide over 17,000 beds for those suffering homelessness, 40,000 meals for the hungry, over 1,400 financial counselling sessions and refuge for over 100 women affected by domestic violence. The Salvation Army’s Community Fundraising & Public Relations Coordinator, Karen Walker, says by volunteering or donating to the Red Shield Appeal you can make a huge impact in communities across the country. “Every donation makes a difference,” she says. “Just $28 helps children at risk of homelessness participate in an after-school program, $60 provides a food hamper so that a struggling family doesn’t have to go hungry, and $79 provides one day of support for a family to find a home. Even a relatively small contribution can have an immeasurable impact on someone’s life.” Details: To volunteer for this year’s Red Shield Appeal weekend, please call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or register online at salvos.org.au or call Graeme Packer on 0438 243 487. You can donate to the Red Shield Appeal on that first number or the website, or in person at any Westpac branch or Salvos Stores, or by posting your cheque to PO Box 9888, Sydney.
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Having both migrated from England twenty years ago, John Stott and Tony Gilmour could have married in a consulate office once Britain allowed same sex marriage. “We knew it was an option, but felt strongly that we wanted to get married in the place we now call home,” says John. “We’ve been together almost seven years, and bought a holiday apartment in Kiama four years ago as we’d always enjoyed visiting. Within six months we realised that we wanted to move here permanently from the inner city, and we haven’t looked back. “People have been so welcoming - we want our wedding to be a reflection of the connection we feel with the community.” The ceremony and drinks party for 100 at The Sebel Harbourside Kiama, was followed by a lunch for 50 at the Blue Swimmer restaurant in Gerroa. Friends and relatives came over from England for the wedding.
Kiama’s favourite diva, Pearl Noire, sang It’s Raining Men as they walked down the aisle, after they arrived together in a Mini. While they’re not the first same sex couple to marry in Kiama since the law was changed, they are touched by how people are reacting to the new normal. “During the plebiscite, you could tell the community were backing us,” says Tony. “Twenty years ago people like us were struggling to get basic human rights. Now we can decide to marry the person we love.” Now living in Pheasant Point, the pair run their finance and management consultancies from home. “Both of us work with community housing organisations Australia-wide,” says Tony. “That’s why rather than getting wedding presents we collected donations for The Big Issue magazine. We’re past the age we need more stuff, and others have so little.”
Jamberoo loos Those concerned the new toilets at Jamberoo Pool have not been open to the public since the pool season has ended will be relieved to hear the closure is only temporary, while remaining trades work is being done. With the toilets at Kevin Walsh Oval in Jamberoo considered to be the worst in the Municipality, residents were pleased with the solution of being able to use the new facilities at the pool until renovations are done. Council’s Director of Engineering & Works reports he is waiting to hear whether his application for $1.5 million in grant funding for a masterplan for the area has been successful. Otherwise an extra allowance will be made in the next Council budget for just fixing the toilets. The masterplan includes improving the soccer grounds and lighting, change rooms, drainage and road works.
First outing for our Speigeltent
Join U3A this term The Kiama branch of U3A, a worldwide organisation for anyone wishing to continue learning in their later life, has announced its enrolment dates for 2nd term, along with its program of Monday Talks. Full details of courses are on the website kiama.u3anet.org.au or pop in for a chat on enrolment day.
This year’s KISS Arts Fest is the first occasion to enjoy what is hoped will be a semipermanent arts venue for us the Kazador Speigeltent.
“This will be some people’s “Come on down to KISS first experience of a wooden Arts and imagine how it tent,” says Festival Director could be used other times.” Details: KISS Arts Festival, Tamara Campbell, when we 28-29 April, Black Beach caught her helping to build it.
Details: Enrol on Mon 30 April, 2-4 pm or Tues 1 May, 2-3 pm at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. Yearly membership is $25 plus $2 per session for tea.
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Monday Talks Program May 7
The STASI – East Germany’s Secret Police Ken Jeffrey May 14 Community Policing Jane Keating May 21 Deep Freeze - “Cryopreservation” - Science or Art? John Smith May 28 The Painters of the Spanish Civil War Patricia Henderson June 4 Excursion for members Storybook Alpacas - Bargo June 11 The History of the Albert Hall Rosemary McCulloch June 18 Medieval Gardens Wendy Leatheam June 25 Marine Rescue NSW John Aldrige Held at the Neighbourhood Centre, 2-4pm.
To the Editor Golden Valley Rd It was as if John Wayne were being channelled into the Kiama Council meeting room on Tuesday 17th April. It’s all on public record, in the video streaming of the Council Meeting, at Item 8, which involved a debate about whether to turn agricultural farmland on Golden Valley Road, at the entrance to Jamberoo Village, into residential lots. Quite bristling with bumbling machismo, one of the Councillors had just finished misrepresenting an argument about Jamberoo’s commercial facilities that had been presented at the previous evening’s Public Access session by one of the opponents to the proposal. This Councillor then produced this statement in support of his vote: “I gave my word to Geoff that I would stick with this, and in 22 years, Mayor, I’ve never gone back on my word, and I ain’t going back now.” As another Councillor gently pointed out about nine minutes later, “The rest of us [Councillors] have also given our word - when
we took on our job as Councillor.” Now, we may never know whether this promise to “Geoff” to vote in favour of the development was made for pecuniary reasons, Old Boy’s Club reasons, or a genuine belief that Jamberoo would somehow die if the rezoning did not happen. But it is bizarre that a promise to a mate to use an elected position on Council to support a particular development proposal should be seen as something that a Councillor would boast about at a Council Meeting. Our Council should function as a democracy, not the Wild West, and we would be better off without the ghost of John Wayne in our midst. Roslyn Neilson, Jamberoo
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Rotary highlights melanoma risk The ABC’s recent Australian Story, which followed the story of Emma Betts’ eventually fatal experience of skin cancer, has brought the importance of early detection to top of mind. Two out of three Australians will develop a skin cancer in their lifetime. Melanoma kills more young Australians (15-39 year olds) than any other single cancer. With early detection, over 95% of skin cancers can be easily treated. The Rotary Clubs of Kiama and Gerringong, with the support of a local benefactor, are taking action in the early detection of skin cancer in our area. In the last six months they have conducted three free skin screening sessions in Kiama and Gerringong providing full skin checks. Local GPs, Robyn Dalley, John McAlpine, Brian Cox and Mark Burgess have volunteered their services. Of the 185 people screened so far, almost 30% have been referred to their GPs for further investigation of skin lesions. Unfortunately, there have been two confirmed reports of melanomas from those who have been screened. Both have had good outcomes as a result of early detection. Melanoma is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. Australia has one of the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. Rare melanomas can occur in parts of the skin or body that have never been exposed to the sun. Melanoma is the most prevalent cancer in young people. If you can not attend the free screening take the time to make an appointment for a skin review with your GP or a GP who has specialized in skin cancer detection, today. Details: The next free screening is on Sunday April 29, Presbyterian Church Hall in Kiama, corner of Shoalhaven and Terralong Sts, noon-3pm.
Air Show attracts record line-up
This year sees the biggest contingent of Australian Defence Force aircraft ever at Wings Over Illawarra, with Hornets and Hawk jets, all three transport aircraft types including the new C-27J Spartan, and most ADF helicopter types on show and the first ever airshow handling display of the new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Australia’s aerobatic elite are also back. The two day program includes the RAAF Roulettes, Paul Bennet and the Sky Aces, Matt Hall, the Russian Roulettes, Mark Pracy, Wollongong’s Chris
Clark and aerobatic solo debuts from Paul Andronicou and Tim Dugan. “We are anticipating a long and diverse flight line of warbirds on the airfield this year,” says Mark Bright, Event Coordinator. “The Hawker Hurricane will make its long-awaited Wings’ debut after missing last year’s show due to technical difficulties. “Other WWII era favourites will include the Supermarine Spitfire, Avenger, Mustang and Focke-Wulf. “For more modern warbirds, we have fast jets and jet trainers including the
Expansion of Progress Association? The meeting of Minnamurra Progress Association on Tues 1 May, 7.15pm, will consider whether to expand its boundaries to include Kiama Downs. Those interested in the issue are invited to attend.
Sabre, Jet Provost, L-39C Albatross and the S.211 Marchetti.” On the ground, HARS will have an expanded line up of static display aircraft, and the ADF helicopter simulators will be back. Wings Over Illawarra’s tradition of supporting local charities in partnership with the Rotary will continue. Details: 5-6 May, Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park. Tickets available online or at the gate (opens 9am). More info from www.wingsoverillawarra. com.au
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Club news Kiama Readers Festival welcomes authors Barry Maitland and David Hunt this year’s event. The Festival will be held over two days with the launch at Kiama Library on Friday 11th of May from 7pm and a full day of authors at The Pavilion Kiama on Saturday 12th of May, followed by the Festival Gala dinner in the evening.
Meet Barry Maitland Barry Maitland was born in Scotland and grew up in London, working as an architect and urban designer. In 1984 he moved to Australia to head the architecture school at the University of Newcastle. His first UK Brock and Kolla crime novel, Marx Sisters, was published in 1994 and 11 more followed. His latest work is the Belltree Trilogy set in Sydney. Barry will be the presenting at the 10am session on Saturday morning.
Meet David Hunt If you like a bit of humour with your Australian history don’t miss author David Hunt. David is a writer, historian and children’s book author. He is the best-selling author of Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia, which won the 2014 Indie Award for Best Non-Fiction Book. The sequel, True Girt, was shortlisted for the 2017 Russell Prize for Humour Writing. David quotes on our nation’s beginnings are steeped in the ridiculous so his session is bound to be a lots of fun! David will be speaking at 1.30pm on Saturday.
Festival launch sold out If you’ve missed out on seeing Nikki Gemmell launch the Festival, don’t miss the panel discussion at 3.30pm on Saturday where she, David Hunt and Catherine McKinnon will be joining Suzanne Leal to discuss Fake News - Stranger than Fiction. Wendy Harmer will be guest author at the Festival Gala dinner at The Pavilion and tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out!
Tickets available at www.kiama.library.nsw.gov.au or Kiama Library 4233 1133 Sat am Sessions $20 Sat pm Sessions $25 Saturday all day Sessions $40 Saturday Gala Dinner $65
View Club’s 50th The Kiama Evening View Club is celebrating its 50th year in 2018. “We’d love to have any past members join with us to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of local women at our 50th Birthday Dinner on Wednesday 23 May,” says President Betty Muller. Members of View Clubs, all women, support the tireless work of the Smith Family to help the disadvantaged in our community. The current focus of the clubs is the Smith Family’s Learning for Life Sponsorship Program.
For a small corner of the world our Municipality has punched above its weight when it comes to getting big things done. I’m not talking about curing cancer, launching spaceships or hosting the Olympics. Rather, I’m talking about finding ways of turning good ideas about what our community needs or could benefit from, and making it happen. None revolutionary, but practical, doable things, that just need a bit of support from the right people, a bit of cash and a lot of elbow grease. It’s this can do attitude that has provided us the many facilities, organisations and support services similar communities lack. There’s the Leisure Centre, Coastal Walking Track and the Blue Haven villages to name just a few. More recently we’ve seen progress on the Minnamurra Boardwalk and the new staircase for Bombo Quarry. I suppose the fact we are a small (but strong) commu-
Details: Weds 23 May, Kiama Leagues Club, 6.30 for 7pm. $30 per head. Enquiries and bookings to Betty on 4237 7770 or 0408 024 038
Opportunity to join Probus Kiama Harbour Combined Probus Club is a community club for professional and business retirees. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 11am for 11.30am start at the Kiama Leagues Club. Membership is now open for couples and singles interested in joining this friendly and caring club and meeting likeminded people for friendship, fellowship and fun. Activities include outings, visits, BBQs, trips away as well as monthly coffee mornings and lawn bowls, and a bi-monthly music appreciation group. Details: For further information contact Secretary Alan Harradine: alanharr@bigpond.com or President Peter Maitland: pjhmait@live.com.au We welcome news from clubs. Please send to emailthebugle@gmail.com
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nity is an advantage when it comes to getting things turned from idea to reality. Simply put, the distance between those with the ideas and those who can make it happen is not that great (usually a few houses down the street or a couple of seats away at the pub). Many of the great services and organisations we enjoy we’re started up by locals recognising a need and getting together to answer that need. Much of this is due to our (rapidly diminishing) distance from services and organisations in Wollongong. Again, the Blue Haven Care initiative is probably the best example of this. Providing aged care and other services to locals in their own homes. It applies as much to sport as community services. The Kiama Netball Association, perhaps one of the strongest on the coast, was born of the demand from players wanting to enjoying their sport without the sometimes long journey to venues up and down the
coast. I was reminded of this hearing about the ‘Table of Big Ideas’ at Jamberoo. It may be a good chin wag between five blokes, but I reckon they’ve come up with a great idea in installing a town clock on the Fredericks building. Hearing about ideas that solve a problem or answer a need is one of the pleasures of my job. I can’t honestly say that every good idea happens. But as long as we keep thinking about the bigger picture and finding innovative solutions to needs and wants, we will always progress as a community. As I say to the many people who come to see me: “Don’t give me problems, give me solutions.” Solutions are a great thing, generating enthusiasm and energy, and positive thinking. That’s what made our Municipality and that’s what will keep it going.
Community support for local bank Gerringong has set a new record for the time it takes to get a Bendigo Bank branch in town. At time of going to print, pledges amounting to $750,000 of the $800,000 needed have been lodged. “This stage of setting up a branch usually takes 18 months,” says Steering Committee member Shane Douglas. “The bank can’t believe how galvanised the community has been. “We are now looking at a branch opening in town in October or November. “We are setting an example for other communities.” Mr Douglas says that the community survey has been booked in for July, and that in the interim people should consider moving their accounts and loans to the new branch, which already has a BSB. “It’s really important to generate new business for the branch and the bank so we can get up and running as quickly as possible. “We are still accepting pledges in the meantime.”
Film fundraiser for Kenyan health mission Kate Thomas had been looking to volunteer her nursing and midwifery skills in an overseas project for some time, so when she came upon a well established scheme by the Mt Warning Rotary Club she knew she had found what she was looking for. “I'm a member of Kiama Rotary, and I know that when Rotary is involved things are organised efficiently to have the biggest impact,” she says. Kate will be amongst more than 70 volunteer doctors, dentists, opticians, nurses and non medical volunteers who will be going to Kenya for a month in August. It’s a scheme that has been operating twice a year for over 12 years, with many repeat volunteers. Projects that have been undertaken during the visits include: the setting up of dental clinics at local schools, eye treatment and examinations where the optical team produced prescription spectacles, and specialist HIV/Aids coun-
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Selling? Things to remember Every area of the property must sparkle and shine! Each hour spent will be worth the effort, so make it easy for the buyer to want your home. Clean all of the windows, including the laundry and garage. Clean all carpets and rugs. Clean and polish lino, tile and wooden floors. Consider re-finishing a wooden floor and filling gaps between floorboards if necessary. seling and treatment. A 150 foot-deep water well was also built in the village of Mithini, to put an end to residents having to walk miles each day to haul water from a polluted source. “There is no public health system in Kenya, and I'm going to be part of a team of nurses doing what we can to help,” she says. Based in Nairobi, the team will be offering assistance at the women’s prison, the slums on the dump, and the surrounding villages. The public health work will include reducing the spread of malaria and HIV, family planning and wound care.
“We are all raising funds before we go to provide extra medical care to those who need it,” she says. With the encouragement of her surfer sons, Kate has organised a gala screening of the film Breath. It is a highly acclaimed adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel about surf, culture and coming of age. Details: Thursday 3 May, Roxy Cinema, Nowra. Refreshments at 7pm with screening at 7.45pm. Tickets $20 through trybooking.com. Go to www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=366418& or contact Kate on 0418 648102.
Library expands HSC Help Kiama Library is expanding its HSC Help Program for Year 12 students this year, with guest lecturers travelling from Sydney to hold tutorials on using sources in the Modern and Ancient History exams. These will be in addition to its Creative Writing tutorials featuring writing tips on short story structure, and a PDHPE tutorial with tips on time management and study skills for the PDHPE exam. The tutorials are sponsored by the Friends of Kiama Library, and are open to all current Year 12 students. The event will be held over May and June. All the tutorials have limited spaces so bookings are essential. Total cost $5 per student. Details: Further information, including session times and biographies of tutors, is available from www.library.kiama.nsw. gov.au Book at the Library or call 4233 1133.
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Clean and polish all woodwork, paying particular attention to kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Clean all light fixtures. The glass covers of most ceiling fixtures can be made to sparkle by running them through the dishwasher. Clean and polish ceiling fans. Take down and clean exhaust fan covers, as these are dust magnets.
Set the scene This part of preparing your home for sale can be the most fun and involves the use of colour, lighting and accessories to emphasise the best features of your home. Study magazine ads and furniture showrooms to see how small details can enhance a room’s appearance. Simple additions, such as a vase of flowers, an open book on the coffee table, or a basket of logs by the fireplace, can make a room more attractive and appealing. Be careful not to create distracting clutter though. The use of a brightly coloured pillow on a chair or a throw rug on a sofa can add dimension to an otherwise neutral room. Use accent pieces for colour. Soften potentially offending views, but always let light into your rooms. Consider replacing heavy curtains with something lighter. Take advantage of natural light as much as possible clean windows, open blinds and curtains etc. Add additional lighting where needed. Be sure that all light fittings are clean and have working bulbs.
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At Seaside Probus’ 10th year The members of Kiama Seaside Probus celebrated their 10th anniversary at their April lunch meeting, held at the Kiama Leagues Club. Twenty-one of the Foundation Members were amongst those present, showing the secret of its success is its ability to keep its members. The mixed club offers a diverse program of activities, and has a waiting list of people wanting to join. Photos: John Fardy
President Joy Fardy congratulates foundation members, Robert and Milly Somes
Assistant Treasurer, Patricia Salt, with her Vice President husband, John
John Porter (centre) with Russell and Coral Fredericks
Husband and wife foundation members, Anne and Harry Downing
Membership Officer, Bob Roser and wife Barbara
Treasurer, John Hosdson and wife Val
Past Treasurer, Ray Gentle and wife Sandra
Foundation members, Gail and Terry Beavan
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ACROSS 1. Tiny bit of bread or cake 5. Extinct flightless NZ bird 7. Current Australian Test cricket captain 8. Her Majesty’s Prison at Malabar 11. Capital of Egypt 12. Short periods of time 15. Coffee with milk 17. Another name for light rail 18. Cocktail made with gin and vermouth 19. Carbonated soft drink that complements gin 21. Abbreviation for the last month of the year 22. Annual grass plant ingredient of bread 24. First European in 1797 to sight the Kiama Blowhole 26. Who performed the song commonly known as “It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll” (1,1,1,1) 28. Zoo on the northern shores of Port Jackson 30. White Heron 31. Music and comedy festival to be held in Kiama on the last weekend in April 33.Youth Hostel Association (1,1,1) 34. Hard yellowish translucent fossil resin 35. Australian-Danish Crown Princess. First name only 36. Which position in Rugby Union is number 2? 37. Abbreviation for the only state in Australia to have a unicameral parliament 39. Board game with dice where you slip down the snakes and climb the ------43. Some people call a spade a spade, others call it a -----47. Which musical instruments were responsible for the fall of the walls of Jericho 48. Name of the NSW Super Rugby Team 49. Stringed medium sized instrument played with a bow 50. Small freshwater crayfish
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Postcard home Our one week stay on the Gold Coast for the 2018 Commonwealth Games was an enjoyable sporting experience, with beautiful weather, clear blue skies, warm surf and efficient shuttle transport to the events. The highlight for us was Kurt Fernley’s marathon wheelchair road race as he came around in first place at the Burleigh Heads turnaround, the half way point for the competitors, both able bodied and disabled. Kurt finished with gold. Another free event experience was the previous day’s cycling road race at Currumbin Beach. We sat on event-supplied bean bags, 150 metres from the event finish on the beachfront. The women completed six laps past us and then followed the men’s category, passing by nine times. A big screen in place for the event and local international food markets nearby made for a memorable double gold medal. Our balloted CG2018 tickets included netball as well as men’s hockey and two nights of athletic finals at
Cararra Stadium, where Australia won many gold medals. We were seated four rows back from the long jump pit, but had great views of discus, high jump and shot put events, where the Australian anthem was played many times as our flag was hoisted. We especially enjoyed Kurtis Marschall’s pole vaulting dynamics and Dani Stevens Commonwealth Games record discus throw. We were disappointed, however, by the lack of
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Aussie athletes in the 200 and 400 metre track finals. This middle distance should become a goal for school students to train for in the future! The surprise of the Games was when we checked our campervan in upon arrival, finding that ten other Minnamurra/Kiama families were enjoying the experience. The kids were enthusiastic about the events they viewed, and missing school, of course, was a bonus. Their caravans were
decked out in international flags of competing nations and the children had made posters about their chosen country. It was a positive sporting experience for us. I wonder if we will revisit the Gold Coast for the 2032 Olympic Games, as they are planning to bid for this spectacle? Kerryn & Peter Owers, Kendalls Beach
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Golden Valley Rd from page 1 proposal had not changed from that Council had originally rejected. “There will be no improved amenity for the village from it,” said Councillor Reilly. “The only benefit will be to the proponent. “Overwhelming popular opinion is that this proposal is not in the best interests of the village.” He said it beached the goals of the Illawarra Regional Plan and the Local Environment Plan’s zoning objectives for rural land. The proposal has highlighted a strong desire to save prime agricultural land in the Valley, rather than lose it to urban sprawl. At the meeting, Councillor Rice said, “If we are serious about protecting agricultural land we need a rural strategy in place soon.” Talking after the meeting,
Mayor Honey said in the last twenty years, the number of dairy farmers in the Valley has dropped from 65 to eight, and that he doesn’t know of one beef farm that is commercially viable without an off-farm income or a retirement income. “There is one way you can save the whole Jamberoo Valley for farming and that is for the State or Federal government to come in and buy up all the land and then put tenant farmers on it. “It is called communism. If you are looking for an answer that is it. But we live in a democracy, and while ever there is money flooding into the Valley there are some small things that Council can do, but we can’t make people farm the land they own.” He says a number of initiatives are underway to identify and help protect rural land.
Micro-dairy leading the way On a brighter note for the future of farming in the district, one of the oldest farms in Kiama, The Pines, is continuing to win accolades for its milk. For the third year in a row, Kel and Mahlah Grey’s milk has taken out the non-homogenised milk category in Delicious magazine’s State Produce Award. The Pines processes and markets its own milk and makes the value added products, gelato, yoghurt and cheese.