The Bugle 7 April 2019
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Ward appointed to Cabinet role The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has been sworn in as the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, following the re-election of the Berejiklian Government. “It’s an enormous task I’ve been entrusted with,” he told The Bugle in between briefings at his new office in Martin Place. “It is a big and tough portfolio, with much to understand. “I am going to trust the agencies and the department and stand behind them. I’m an incrementalist, rather than someone who is going to come in with sweeping change.” No Parliamentary Secre-
tary for the Illawarra was appointed into his old role. “There are three South Coast members now sitting in Cabinet, and I can assure you the interests of the South Coast are going to be well and truly looked after.” Despite a strong campaign by Labor, Mr Ward was the first candidate to win all the booths in a State election “It is a very humbling experience,” he says. “I want to assure the people of Kiama that the most important job for me will always being the Member for Kiama. “I won’t be in town quite so much, but I will always be contactable.”
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Gareth Ward with his parents Malcolm Ward and Margaret Bowcher, after his swearing in.
NRA sting: the local connection three years, both here and in the US, he was also building his dog food business, Man’s Best, based in Shoalhaven Heads. “I remembered when Rodger first approached us to have a stall, we hesitated because it wasn’t human food, but given his emphasis on high quality ingredients, and that it was manufactured locally, we decided he fitted in,” says Tricia.
“Now I think back to all the times he was away ‘dealing with suppliers’ and wonder what he was really doing. “I can’t wait until he comes back to the Market as a celebrity.” Mr Muller has been a regular stallholder at the Berry Farmers’ Market since is inception. It is unknown when he will be back manning his stand.
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When news of the long term Al Jazeera undercover investigation of the US gun lobby broke, Kiama Farmers’ Market Manager Tricia Ashelford was more shocked than most. “I recognised Rodger straight way,” she says. “He’s one of our stallholders!” It seems that while Rodger Muller was meticulously building his profile as progun lobbyist for the last
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Wednesday 24 April KISS Arts Fest Paper Crane Workshop (see page 16)
Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day ceremonies (see page 6)
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Kiama I Do Wedding Trail (more next issue) Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm
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Tickets are selling fast for Kiama Kabaret’s first performance in the auditorium of the Kiama Pavilion. “We are so proud demand for our little Kabaret has grown to the extent that intimate venues just aren’t big enough,” says KISS Festival Director Dave Evans. “It will still have a cabaret feel, with a central stage and the audience at tables enjoying drinks and food, but there will be much more room for the performers to do their shows.” The Kabaret has always been the opening, adults only, event of the KISS Arts Festival. “It gives performers a chance to be a little bit more racy, in a nice way,” says Dave. This year’s bill will include Joel Salom with his robot dog Eric, clown Fraser Hooper, The Pitts Family Circus, and our own Kiki and Pascal as hosts. “We’ve also got a super special secret artist coming along to bring you a night that you will remember for
Some of Australia’s best contemporary and country music artists, including Mark Gable, Melinda Schneider and Amber Lawrence are banding together to raise funds at a one-off Farmers Aid Concert at Jamberoo Action Park. $10 from all general admission tickets will donated to Rural Aid, and season pass holders will be asked to pay $10 for admission on this day. Sounds like a great time to take the family out to the Action Park for the day.
years to come,” says Dave with a nod and a wink. The event is licensed, with food also available for purchase. “We’ve also got VIP ring side seats with a dedicated bar, so you can be waited on hand and foot, with free bubbles, free nibbles, freebies galore, AAA back stage passes and friends benefits.” Details: VIP tickets $60. Limited availability. Individual tickets $40. Tables of 8 $280 ($35). Buy tickets at trybooking.com Choose where you sit when you book.
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Details: Saturday 14 April, 9.30-5pm
Popular local band, The Water Runners, are launching their second CD, Point of No Return, and they’d love their fans to come along. John Littrich and Neil McCann have collaborated musically for many years; and have worked with the current line-up (Dominic Littrich, Clayton Condon and Danita Harris) for the last few years. The band has been a regular in local haunts such as the Blue Diamond and at music festivals, such as Folk by the Sea, and the Illawarra and Kangaroo Valley folk festivals. They’ve also played further afield at the Peak Festival in Perisher and at Gasolene Pony and Lazy Bones in Sydney. Their music is blue grass infused folk with some local legends immortalised in their original songs. Tracks such as Braidwood Mail, King Mickey Johnson, The Ghostly Glen and South Coast Dreaming bring these stories to life. The new CD launch promises to be a fun filled night full of high energy and infectious, toe-tapping music. If you can’t wait, it’s online now for purchase at thewaterrunners.com Details: Sat 13 April, Kiama Bowling Club, 7-10pm.
Works continues on Minnamurra Boardwalk An extraordinary meeting of Kiama Council has narrowly endorsed the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Minnamurra Boardwalk Project. The vote went 4:3 on the issue, with Councillors Honey, Rice, Way and Westhoff voting to endorse the work, and Councillors Reilly, Brown and Sloan voting against (Councillors Steel and Watson were absent on the night). The REFs were prepared by Council’s consultant on the project, Cardno, and hold that there will be no significant environmental effects from the project. “The bottom line is the route that has been chosen has been designed to minimise the environmental impact,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. There were no objections from the relevant State Government authorities, includ-
ing Fisheries and the Department of Environment & Heritage. Cardno will now proceed with the rest of the design work needed (Stage 1 at the northern end is currently 65 per cent complete and Stage 2 at the southern end is 35 per cent complete). While Councillors Reilly and Brown argued strongly there was no need for rush and that a full Environmental Impact Study (EIS) should be conducted, Councillor Rice voted to endorse the REFs because she thinks an EIS would give the same result. “I don’t trust the Biodiversity Conservation Act to save the remanent rainforest trees anyway,” she says. “If there was not to be an overwater section, the alternate along the road would be more environmentally damaging. We are left with a boardwalk we can’t afford and I doubt will be built.”
Developers go higher Having had their application for support for a planning proposal refused by Kiama Council, the owners of land west of the Highway, between Weir St and Saddleback Mountain Rd have elected to put their case to a higher authority. They have applied to the Department of Planning & Environment for a Gateway Determination. This application will be considered by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. As reported in the previous edition of The Bugle, the owners are seeking to change the largely rural landscape (RU2) zoning of the 40ha (99 acres) site to low density residential (R2), resulting in 455 lots.
Sub-branch plan will speed bank opening The Chair of Bendigo Bank’s Oak Flats Community Bank, Geoff Egan, says that the decision to make Gerringong a sub-branch of the Oak Flats operation is the best way to get banking services back to the village. “Using Oak Flats’ existing structure will streamline the whole process, as there are less hurdles to jump over,” he says. The hardest of these is the stipulation that a new branch has to generate $20 million in business on the books before it can open. “There is a lot of support for the idea of a bank returning to town, but people would prefer to commit to moving their loans or taking out new ones once an office is established.” This chicken and egg impasse has led to delays in the establishment of Gerringong’s own Bendigo Bank franchise, despite pledges of capital investment being made in record time and amount. “People keep saying ‘build it and we will come’, but that wasn’t possible when the standalone branch was being persued. “If the Steering Committee kept going with the idea of opening a standalone branch, it probably wouldn’t happen for another year. “We’d like to open early next financial year.”
Having got in principle agreement for the subbranch to be located in the current Library premises in Gerringong Town Hall, Mr Egan is waiting to hear whether the timeframe for getting into the space suits the bank. “We really just need to get some confirmed dates and lock it in,” he says. “If the Library space isn’t available soon, we’ll have to look elsewhere.” Once a space is available, a Bendigo Bank fitout typically takes 18 weeks. To open Gerringong as a sub-branch, Bendigo Bank has imposed two stipula-
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tions: that two locals be appointed to the Oak Flats board (Sandra McCarthy and David Banks have been nominated by the Gerringong Steering Committee) and that Oak Flats has a capital raising, targeted at the Gerringong area, to raise $400,000 to $500,000. Mr Egan says that the opening of the sub-branch can happen before the capital raising, again speeding up the process of having banking services return to Gerringong. Other benefits include taking advantage of economies of scale and being able to leverage off the experi-
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ence of existing staff. The new structure will still mean that up to 80 per cent of the profits generated by the sub-branch will be donated back into community projects. Last year, the Oak Flats and Shellharbour branches donated $300,000 to local causes. By the end of this financial year, over the 19 years it has been established, $3 million has been given back to local causes. It is envisaged that initially the sub-branch will be open two to three days a week, with this expanding as the business grows.
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Over a year after their book on the social history of Kiama Hospital was published, the organising committee is still looking for a painting of Barroul House that has gone missing. After a fruitless search through official channels, the committee is appealing to Bugle readers for help. “We would dearly love to see that painting returned to Barroul House once it is
renovated,” says Lorraine Ettingshausen, who was one of the nurses who donated it to the Hospital in 1987, on its 100th Anniversary. “The Kiama Graduate Nurses Association organised a reunion attended by nearly 300 people, and with the profit we commissioned the painting from local artist Brian McCauley.” The watercolour used to hang in the front foyer of
Matron Elaine Chew (l) accepts the painting from Trudie Chambers (dec.), Gwen Ruskin, Margaret Raison and Lorraine.
the Hospital, but it is not included in the inventory of art held by the Area Health Service or Council. Details: If you can shed any light on the painting’s whereabouts, contact Margaret Raison on 4232 2511
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Update on Akuna St/ Mitre 10 site Just under a year since Council refused to extend the timeframe of its agreement with developer Nick Daoud, its Akuna St/Mitre 10 site remains in limbo. General Manager Kerry McMurray and Mayor Mark Honey are comfortable with this position for the time being. “It was always a strategic purchase rather than looking for return on investment,” says Mr McMurray. “With the DA in for Aldi up at the Kiama Fair site, we need to let that DA progress to its determination before we can make an informed decision on what to do with our site.” This determination is likely to be two or three months away yet, due to the size of the development and nature of the site. In the meantime, Council is making a commercial rate of return on its Mitre 10 acquisition (now housing The Collective). “We are also accumulating what is expected to be a good capital gain on the site,” says the Mayor.
First glimpse of Blue Haven Bonaira The construction of Blue Haven Bonaira, on the old Hospital site, is progressing on time and on budget, says Council’s General Manager, Kerry McMurray. The scaffolding is currently being removed from the Care Home behind the community health centre as the fitting out progresses. “We anticipate building will be finished by 30 September, with residents moving into the new Care Home in stages in October and November.” The ballot for the independent living units will be conducted in October, once people have had an opportunity to inspect the finished apartments. “The pricing of the units will be finalised in the next couple of months, when the scaffolding has been removed from those buildings and it is possible
to rank them against each other in terms of view, size, aspect and other factors affecting value,” says Mr McMurray. 160 potential buyers, mostly locals, have already registered interest in the units, many of which have views over Kendalls Beach. “These people will be taken on inspection tours to make a decision on which units they want to be in the ballot for. “This is the same process used to allocate space to buyers in previous Blue Haven stages.” While stressing that the valuations are yet to be confirmed, Mr McMurray said ballpark pricing for the units is expected to be $750,000 and above. Restoration work is also progressing on Barroul House, although this will be completed after the new
components of the site. The $106 million complex contains 59 independent living units, and a care home providing accommodation for 134 residents, including a dementia unit.
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To give an idea of the scale of the overall development, it has a hard surface footprint (buildings and carparks) of 3 ha. Last year Blue Haven’s existing Care Home was
granted accreditation for three years, after meeting all of the exacting 44 standards required. The building itself, however, needed to undergo substantial modification to meet new specifications.
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Celebrating Sing Australia Maree Shepherd, conductor of Sing Australia Kiama, has been chosen to lead the regional celebrations to mark the first Sing Australia Day. “I am very honoured to be selected for the role,” says Maree. “Members of Wollongong, Kiama, Southern Highlands and Sutherland choirs will entertain the public with afternoon of singing. “This is the inaugural nation-wide celebration of the formation of Sing Australia.” All 32 gatherings taking place around Australia will be singing the same songs. “I have been a conductor of the Sing Australia network for over 10 years and have witnessed the positive
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connection and happiness people have found through their participation. “I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful event.”
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Around the schoolgrounds An Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony was held to mark the completion of a new playground for Kiama Preschool in Shoalhaven Street. “It’s been two years in the making,” says the Preschool’s Director, Maria Whitcher. “Importantly, we involved the children as well as the parents in the consultation, as they were the ones we were doing it for.” The major renovation’s features include retaining walls and paths, a raised boardwalk, a snake shaped balance beam, artificial grass, a new sandstone sandpit area and many more plants. The work was funded long term savings. through a mix of governThe community-run ment grants, fundraising and Kiama Pre-School has been
operating for 50 years, meaning the children and grandchildren of past students are now enrolled. “We began in 1969 in the Anglican Church Hall,” says Ms Whitcher. Such is the goodwill felt towards the centre, Jaynie Watts, a staff member who retired 10 years ago after 33 years at the Pre-School, came back to renovate a special home area she established on leaving. And a teacher, Naomi
Gates, came in every day of the holidays to make sure work was progressing smoothly. “The children just love the new space,” says Ms Whitcher. “There is plenty of shade and lots to exercise their imaginations.” Let us know what’s happening at your school. Contact us via emailthebugle@ gmail.com
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Gilmore: Nationals offer experienced candidate The resignation of Ann Sudmalis as the Federal Member for Gilmore not only caused waves for the Liberal Party in choosing their candidate, but created the opportunity for the Nationals to also field a candidate for the marginal seat. It is an opportunity that has lured former State politician Katrina Hodgkinson back into politics after taking 18 months off to focus on her family. A redistribution had stretched her electorate further west, meaning she had to spend too much time away from home. “It just wasn’t working, and I needed to take time off,” she says. Having regrouped, and with the encouragement of her family, she jumped at the chance of running in Gilmore. “It is a natural fit for the Nationals,” she says. “Like other National Party constituencies, it is a series of towns and villages all with their own communities and different issues and character. “It has its own unique challenges and I think it would be well represented by a person with a track record of helping regional communities. “I loved being a member of parliament, and I love community work.” There is no doubting Ms
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Hodgkinson’s political experience. She worked as a ministerial advisor for Senator Nick Minchin for three years before winning the State seat of Burrinjuck in 1999 when she was just 33. She became a Shadow Minister in 2003, after spending four years on the Public Accounts Committee, with responsibility for a diverse range of portfolios. When the Coalition came to power in 2011, she was made Minister for Primary Industries and Small Business, and the first Parliamentary Secretary for Southern NSW. Through these roles, Ms Hodgkinson already knows many community and business leaders, including Kiama Mayor Mark Honey. She says even when she
was a minister, she was a local member first. Her loyalty to her electorate saw her cross the floor on the vote about the ban on greyhound racing, and consequently lose her cabinet position. “It was going to a significant effect on my community. The Government were looking to abolish an industry with the stroke of a pen, without consulting the community and using flawed reasoning. I had to take a stand.” She believes strongly in the important role of being an involved local member. “It is the bread and butter stuff that I love doing the most. “People don’t often realise what their local member of parliament can actually do for them.
“I believe the local MP should be the first port of call rather than the last, particularly with things that are really impacting on people’s lives.” Having lived in Berrima for over 20 years, Ms Hodgkinson says her whole family is enjoying moving to the coast. “My husband is from Sassafras, and is one of twelve children. It’s great being part of such a big family down here.” Compared to the 48,000 sq kilometres of her last electorate, Gilmore’s mere 6300 sq kilometres seems very doable. “I have spent so much time in this area, both with business and due to ministerial duties, that I already know its issues well.”
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who have a shared history of working together on big jobs over the years.” These include bus crashes on Jamberoo Mountain Rd and at Kangaroo Valley, and the Thredbo landslide. Other Kiama SES team members recognised on the night were David Leigh, with a 25 Year Long Service Award, and Louise Ashton and Garry Cass with 20 Year Long Service Awards. “These Awards recognise not only these volunteers’ commitment to the NSW SES, but also their dedicaRob with Acting Commissioner Kyle Stewart tion in looking after their to explain what has kept “I guess it has become part communities. “Their accumulated wishim involved all this time, of my life style. I enjoy attending two hours training helping the community out. dom and experience are a week and being available “There is a strong camara- irreplaceable,” said Gareth on call. derie amongst a group of us Ward MP at the ceremony. Page 7 The Bugle 7 April 2019
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Call us on 4237 8280 for a free measure and quote or visit us in our showroom 7 Johnson Street Kiama Downs or online at www.bombo.com.au It has long been the dream of any country music musician to go to Nashville to record and perform. For Gerringong’s Kevin Sullivan, it’s a dream come true. He’s heading to Nashville this month to record two songs with award winning producer Matt Fell, and also play on Music Row at Legends Corner. “Nashville is still the epicentre of country music,” says Kevin. “I’ve been there on a pilgrimage once before, and when I got the opportunity to go back to record and
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play a gig I couldn’t turn it down.” Matt Fell is an Australian producer who is regarded as having the Midas touch, with his work with the likes of the Wolfe Brothers and Andrew Swift winning Golden Guitars at Tamworth. “Matt regularly works in Nashville, and has amazing contacts with musicians there. It will truly be a chance to work with the best.” He’ll be recording two of his songs that have already had a great reception from live audiences. The Nashville trip comes at the end of a busy year for
Kevin, “I’ve had three songs charting in the top 40 since the release of my debut album, Belonging, in May 2018. “Recording and playing in Nashville was on my bucket list so I hope this inspires others to realise it’s never too late to chase your dream.” His career momentum will continue when he gets back to support Lee Kernaghan, The McClymonts, Travis Collins and The Wolfe Brothers at the inaugural Big Country Festival in Berry NSW on 11 May. “I can’t wait to be on stage with these legends.”
Kiama Arts Centre heads Council’s funding wish list With the Federal election just around the corner, the long held dream of a multivenue Kiama Arts Centre in Hindmarsh Park is top of Council’s wishlist for visiting candidates. “We are flagging this as our number one priority to everyone who comes through the door,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “Mind you, two elections ago we were given a commitment for funding for the Gerringong Museum and Library, and it is only just about to be built.” Designs for the Centre are now well progressed, which will work well in its favour for funding. “After much consultation, we are finalising the design and preparing the documents to lodge a DA,” says Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray. An approved DA will make it ‘shovel ready’, an increasingly necessary
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The current concept drawing of the Centre, which is continuing to be developed and finessed before DA lodgement
requirement for most grant funding. Another obstacle to funding, ownership of the land, is soon to be overcome with Council and the State Gov-
ernment having finally come to agreement on its purchase of the old Kiama ambulance station. It follows Council’s sale of the land on which the new
ambulance station now sits. The net price to Council will be revealed once the process is finalised. Other projects being mentioned to the candidates are
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more money for strategic planning, including harbour activation and revitalisation of Kiama’s town centre. There has never been a better time to ask.
The recommendations from urban designers tasked with reimaging Kiama’s town centre will remain under wraps until their report goes to a Council meeting, most likely in April or May. Councillors and senior staff were given a briefing on the recommendations a month ago. “It potentially provides very exciting opportunities, and I think it is true to say that councillors are fairly impressed,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. “It involves some out of the box thinking, much of which came from comments received from the community during consultation.”
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Change of guard for our Lighthorse The founder of the Kiama Jamberoo First Light Horse Troop, Col Rathbone, has handed his uniform over to a new recruit. “I’ve got quite a lot of other commitments, so I'm reluctantly making way for the next generation,” he says. He’s pleased that Jamberoo’s Melissa Judd has volunteered to join the troop ahead of this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations. She’s not the first woman in the coutnry to ride in Light Horse livery, and Col is adamant Melissa is the right person for the job. “We were looking for someone who could really handle a horse, and Melissa is a keen rider with a strong sense of community.” The riders use their own horses, and have to be prepared to control them in an unusual setting, with large crowds, marching bands and even, on occasion, low flying aircraft. “I’m really happy to play a part in helping to keep this tradition going,” says Melissa. “It is a great way for young people to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of their forefathers. “I have a real sense of honour and pride in wearing the uniform.” The Kiama Jamberoo Light Horse had its genesis in 2008 when Col and his daughter Klyr borrowed uniforms to ride in Kiama’s 150th anniversary parade. It spurred on the Kiama/ Jamberoo Sub-Branch to establish a Kiama Light-
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Youth Week festival The key Kiama activity of this year’s NSW Youth Week is a festival being held at the Council’s youth cottages in Hindmarsh Park. “We are inviting young people 12 to 24 to come and share their talents in a fun festival environment whilst also learning about what’s available and who’s who down here at SENTRAL Youth Centre,” says the Youth Services Coordinator, Melissa Andrews.
We’d like to introduce Abby, the newest member of our team!
There’ll be an Open Mic for musicians and performers, along with pool and table tennis competitions, a photo booth, henna tattoos, a DJ and a sausage sizzle. Details: Friday 12 April, 4-7pm, Youth Cottages, Hindmarsh Park
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Only last column I was talking of the Council’s Youth Services team and their upcoming SENTRAL Fest (Friday 12 April, 4pm to 7pm). Now, thanks to Destination Kiama, we have Skatefest Kiama (12 -14 July), a new three-day skateboarding festival for our municipality. Skatefest Kiama will involve all aspects of skateboarding, with coaching programs, demonstrations, competitions, merchandise and products stalls. My congratulations once again to the Destination Kiama team for landing this opportunity for our community. At one level securing this is an important step in de-
veloping the local tourism sector, as it will attract a younger visitor demographic and broaden our appeal to a greater range of visitors. It also secures a multi-day sporting event for our area right in the middle of winter, attracting more visitors when we need them most. But at another level, Skatefest provides the younger members of our community with a first-class sporting and cultural fixture aimed directly at them. It’s the best possible message that Council, through Destination Kiama, is serious about providing them events for their enjoyment, in their own backyard. We need to show them that we are serious about their role in our community, and their importance to us. In fact, there’s some great momentum when it comes to putting on local events aimed at younger audiences. We have SENTRAL Fest and Skatefest, and there’s also the Surf Life Music Festival in Gerringong (3-4 May). I also want to mention the
Take Action Farmers Aid concert at Jamberoo Action Park (13 April), with $10 from each ticket going to help our farmers (www.jamberoo.net). As we are now in April there’s about six months to go before we open the doors on Blue Haven Bonaira. The Blue Haven Transition team has been busy planning the move for our existing residents at Havilah Place to their new home on Bonaira Street.
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To the Editor Now that the State elections are over, and we have a state member who knows the problems of elected councils, we should ask him for support. I propose the following; every road [of new subdivisions] must be wide enough for a school bus, fire engine or garbage truck to be able to service the street with vehicles legally parked on each side of the street. Every residence should have parking within the lot for three cars, either in the garage or on the driveway or front but off the road. The subdivision west of Easts Beach will go ahead, so these conditions should be part of the rezoning process so the government can-
not over-rule Council. Narrow streets cause neighbours to fight. This is Kiama, we don’t want to fight withneighbours over not enough parking Bill Carey, Kiama Downs
The beach belongs to all and for a business to be given access to this popular area is wrong. The area should be safe and available for all to use. Also in Zone A are nesting endangered shore birds. I would like to voice my They are dealing with concern over the granting of enough foot traffic already. licences to Surf Schools at I am not against Surf Gerroa and the new Surf Schools, they provide a serSchool Policy. vice for beginners from nonGerroa is the perfect place surfing families, however for beginners to learn to they should not be allowed surf. My own children, who to gain profit from a sensiare now in their 30’s, learnt tive river mouth area that to surf there in the area now should be available for all to labelled Zone B. enjoy safely, free from the Zone A should be a part of hazards that a surf school the exclusion zone, as tocreates. gether with Exclusion Zone Zones B and C are perfect 1 it is a very popular area of for this type of business. Gerroa beach. Karen Wilson, Toolijooa
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I have some concerns about the lack of information available to the public regarding the sudden departure of a senior Kiama Council staff member reported in your last edition. As an ex Councillor I remember the need to protect Council’s good name however I also understand the principles of transparency. Residents are entitled to know at least in general terms what is going on with their Council. Howard H Jones, Saddleback Mountain We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion.
Look out for Snails Local Slow Food groups, Slow Food Saddleback and Slow Food Berry to Jervis Bay, are hoping their new annual Snail of Approval awards will become a deciding factor in people’s food choices, just as they are overseas. “Our Snail of Approval winners represent farmers and producers, retailers, cafes and restaurants, and cover the area from North of Kiama to Huskisson,” says the Leader of Slow Food Saddleback, Celia Wade (right). “Locals and visitors can be confident that where they see the Snail of Approval logo they are assured of the Good, Clean and Fair food championed by the Slow Food movement. “The recipients are protecting biodiversity and aiming for sustainability in their endeavours, while producing delicious food.” Nominees were put through a rigorous vetting process to ensure the integrity of their operations.
“The awards will be presented on an annual basis, to encourage others to take part and ensure our high standards continue to be met,” she says. Top right: Mayor Honey with Kate and Luke from Silica Right: Adam and Emmie from Buena Vista Below left: Farmer and chef - Kel Grey with John Evans of South on Albany in Berry Below: Karina from Dandelion & Mallow with the Mayor Below right: Kel and Mahlah Grey from The Pines Kiama
Snails of approval to: Restaurants and cafes Silica Restaurant and Bar - Kiama South on Albany - Berry The Blue Swimmer at Seahaven - Gerroa The General Café - Kangaroo Valley The Garden Café - Berry Main Deck Café - Huskisson Hampden Deli - Kangaroo Valley Caterers Dandelion & Mallow Wholefood Kitchen - Gerringong Farm produce Buena Vista Farm - Gerringong The Pines - Kiama Schottlanders Wagyu – Rose Valley Butcher Berts Produce – Southern Highlands Target Creek Farm – Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley Olives – Kangaroo Valley Mountain Range Farm – Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley Harvest - Kangaroo Valley Terrewah Farm - Kangaroo Valley Strong Organics- Nowra Butcher Rosebank Meats - Kiama
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Out & about At the CMRI Anniversary Dinner
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Children’s Medical Research Institute Gerringong Committee celebrated 60 years of continuous fundraising at a dinner held at the Mercure Gerringong in March. Over 100 guests enjoyed the celebration, including current members, former members, friends and family, representatives from Gerringong Lions, the Rotary Club of Gerringong Sunrise and supporters from the community. President Rosalie Cronin welcomed Professor Roger Reddel, Director of CMRI and Community Relations Manager Jennifer Philps. Both CMRI representatives inspired the audience with stories of research achievements especially gene therapy for a range of genetic diseases and the many ways in which the funds raised by the Gerringong Committee contribute to ongoing research. Over the past 60 years Gerringong Committee has forwarded over $2.25 million to research.
CMRI Life Members: Sitted - Dawn Miller, Mena Sharpe, Joyce Sharpe and Marg Weir; Standing - Jenny Bolden, Rhonda Bailey, Kate Quinn, Dorothy Hanbridge (Edith Burgess absent)
The 60th anniversary cake, cut by Life Members and Foundation Members Joyce Sharpe and Mena Sharpe, was made by Holly Fogarty, grand-daughter of founder Dorothy Bailey.
Long time Members Gwen Wishart and Joycelyn Humphreys
Top: CMRI Executive 2019 Rosalie Cronin, Julia Henderson, Lorraine Jolley, Sue Reid, Cathie Bax, Lorraine Peade, Rhonda Bailey Above: The Baileys - Jeff, Mel, Jenny, Ron, Rhonda and Kim Left: Professor Roger Reddel, Marg Weir, Rosalie Cronin and Jennifer Philps
Standing - Greer Fulton, Carol Rogers, Beth Smith and Kaylene Richmond. Seated - Anne O'Sullivan, Trish Freeman, Val Roberts , Cliff Roberts, Bob Mark and Janice Mark
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 7. Former name of Ho Chi Minh City 8. Swimming stroke/ Australian rock n roll band (10,5) 11. Estimated Time of Arrival (1,1,1) 12. Car made in Australia by Chrysler 13. Country formerly known as Ceylon. Elected the world’s first female PM. 15. Canine tooth in a predator. Slang for driving fast. 17. Where god lives 18. Canal connecting Mediterranean to the Red Sea 19. Drink made with fermented honey 21. Homo Sapiens 24. Attempting to vomit 26. Piece of furniture associated with a Lion and a Witch 28. Car made in South Australia by Chrysler and then Mitsubishi 29. Biggest selling vehicle in Australia 31. Goods or property owned by a person regarded as having value 32. Large hole made by a meteor or volcano 33. Japanese manufacturer of the Cedric and Skyline
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mine 10. Greenpeace ship sunk by French agents in Auckland Harbour 14. Which European power colonised Indonesia? 16. It was said that Malcolm 3. 2nd city in Japan devasFraser’s stern face resemtated by the A Bomb bled the statues on this 4. Scandinavian marauders South Pacific atoll (6,6) of the middle ages 19. Island in French Polyne5. See you ‘soon, in a little sia blown apart by continuwhile’ ing A bomb tests 6. Red haired Aust. senator 20. Land in 16 down has been 7. Santa travels around in annexed by this country one of these 22. Writer of Das Kapital 8 National park in NT which 23. Potential 7th state of surrounds a working uranium Australia (3,7)
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Postcard home When you are lucky enough to call Kiama home, every day is a holiday with our beaches in one direction and the gentle green hills in the other. But now and again it’s good to get away and experience another way of life. And so I find myself at the end of a two week holiday exploring Japan. And what an amazing country it is. Knowing that I couldn’t understand the language, I quickly learnt how to say hello and thank you in the hope my feeble efforts would help bridge the language divide. Needless to say, the ‘English menu’ was offered pretty quickly on arriving at most restaurants or cafes. While not one for spending hours on end traipsing through museums and galleries, I could have wandered the gardens of the Imperial Palace for days, transfixed by the early blossoms waking up from a cold winter. Of course, the food has been a highlight with many plates of gyoza and sushi devoured as well as a new
find, a curry soup that merges Indian influences with Japanese cuisine. It was the perfect antidote to tired muscles after a day’s skiing. But above all, visiting Tsukiji Market in Tokyo was the pinnacle of the trip. While the main fish market has been relocated to a new site, the tiny alleyways of the original market are still packed with stalls selling
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everything you can think of from fresh and dried fish, to fruits, dried beans, flattened octopus, veggies, teas, sushi bars, white strawberries, abalone… the list goes on. Thank goodness we had a guide to explain it all, as no amount of hand gestures could have adequately explained squashed octopus! I have been blown away by the sounds and sights of this beautiful country,
from the crazy neon neversleeping bustle that is the shopping whirl of Shibuya, to the peaceful ski slopes of Niseko under the watchful shadow of Mt Yotei. And as the holiday comes to an end I’m already working out when I can return to see more of Japan. Jen Hampshire, Kiama
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Get folding for KISS
KISS Arts Fest Artists-inResidence, Penny Sadubin and Tim Rushby-Smith, have begun a program of workshops to involve the community in their project. This year’s community arts theme is The Five Elements and, as part of this symbolism, people are being encouraged to make paper cranes and pinwheels. “Anyone making 1000 paper cranes is said to be granted a wish by the Gods, so Kiama needs to get folding and come up with a community wish!” says Tim. “All Origami masters (and novices) are welcome to join in this effort. Either get folding now or come by the AirKISS tent at the Festival and let’s see how quickly we can hit the target.” The artists ran a successful workshop at Uniting Care in Gerringong to kickstart the
effort, with residents making 30 pinwheels ready to decorate a hill of memories. “Pinwheels are being used to remember those who are no longer with us,” says Penny. “The paper windmills each carry a message inside remembering a loved one, while the outsides are decorated to bring a riot of dynamic colour in the inevitable sea breeze of Black Beach.” Further workshops will be held at Kiama Library, Gerringong Public School and Kiama Youth Centre in the upcoming weeks. And the AirKISS tent will be a hive of activity at the Festival on 27-28 April. Details: Join the free drop-in paper crane workshop at Kiama Library on 24 April, 10-12.30pm. All welcome. Children under 12 to be supervised by an adult.