The Bugle 27 August 2016
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What to do with $2.5m? Seven of these eight people wish to be re-elected to Kiama Council. Soon after that, amongst many other things, they will have to consider what to do about $2.5 million of developer contribution funds that have been set aside for the extension of the Council administration building. Contributions collected through Section 94 and 94A Plans raise a significant amount for Council’s annual works program. For a variety of reasons, a review has recommended that all of the funds should be collected through a new s94A plan, as it will be more flexible and simpler to implement. When this happens, around $3.5 million in funds being currently held will have to
be reallocated, within certain parameters and constraints. As the $2.5 million earmarked for the extension of the administration building is not yet in the works budget, it is possible the new Council could consider re-allocating the money to other appropriate uses. The move would be subject to a number of statutory regulations and obligations to do with the purpose for which the money was raised. That said, we asked each of the tickets for their thoughts:
World Juniors: time to check out the surf p3
Councillors at the August Meeting: Neil Reilly, Mark Honey, Mark Way, Kathy Rice, Andrew Sloan, Warren Steel, Dennis Seage (not seeking re-election) and Gavin McClure
“While there is no doubt money needs to be spent on modernising and enlarging our office space, I think this Mark Honey should be seen as an opporHoney/Westhoff tunity to consider moving “It is my understanding the the Chambers from the curplans for the hospital rederent prime site rather than velopment already include adding an extra floor. $1 million of this to relocate “There are a number of all of the community serpossible sites, and the sale vices staff there. would release even more
funds for community projects and put us in a really good position for Fit for the Future.”
“As regards the wider use of developer contribution funds I think it is appropriate to use those funds for not Mark Way Kiama only the building of playMunicipality’s Independents grounds, paths etc near the The new Council should development, but also for consider firstly whether to application to major infrarenovate the existing build- structure, like the Minnaing or perhaps consider an- murra Board Walk and other site to cater for all Cycleway, a Cultural Centre administrative staff. Continued on page 10
Small business pops up in old Mitre 10 Rather than being an empty shell in the middle of Kiama’s town centre while it awaits its new fate, Council has agreed to lease the Mitre 10 building to a small business incubator run by Emily Gough. Emily has run the Pop-Up Co-Op in Collins St along similar lines for almost 18 months. The idea facilitates the subletting of space to small businesses who collectively work together to operate the retail space and grow their businesses. “My goal is to give these people a step in-between operating a market stall and establishing their own shop or website,” she says. “We’ve had nothing but positive feedback from Collins St about the concept.” She sees it as an opportunity to add more life to the street during
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the period before the redevelopment that is to happen now the building has sold. “This size shop in a location like this comes up so rarely,” Emily says. “It is just perfect.” The lease is expected to begin on 1 October, with a grand opening of The Collective Kiama, being planned for 8 October. There is room for thirty-two small businesses, ranging in size from 3x3m to 2x2m, and half those spots have been reserved already. The Collins St site will continue to operate until the end of the year. The Terralong St space will be available until the building’s buyer has its DA approved and the sale is completed. It will be open 9-5, seven days.
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Denim and Bling Dance CMRI fundraiser. Live music. Tickets $25, with BYO supper and drinks. Tickets from Cronin’s Liquor Gerringong. Friends of Kiama Library Author Talk: Sue Liu - The Accidental Aid Worker Kiama Family History Centre, 2.30pm. Queries 4233 1133. Visitors $8 and members $5. Afternoon tea provided.
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Mon 29 August Kiama Meet the Candidates See page 3
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Kerrie Anne Christian – Sherbrooke, Dams & her First Fleet Families Fellowship of First Fleeters meeting, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto, 10am. $2 Minnamurra Meet the Candidates Progress Hall, Charles Ave, 7.30pm Jamberoo Meet the Candidates Jamberoo Bowling Club, 7.30pm
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Jane Eales was 19 when she was told she was adopted. She was sworn to secrecy and forbidden to find her biological family. About twenty years later, in turmoil due to tragic family circumstances, Jane began a poignant search for truth and identity that took her to Africa, Europe and Australia. Echoing themes from the British TV series Foyle’s War, her award-winning memoir Secrets, Spies and Spotted Dogs is about the author’s meticulous family history research on her secret adoption in London 1947. Details: Saturday 10th September, Kiama Library, 2.30pm. Call 4233 1133 to book.
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In brief Langton misses out Well known lawyer with local ties, Deb Langton, is not to be the Labor candidate for the Wollongong by-election, with the party deciding against a rank and file selection process. Paul Scully was chosen to run.
Yes for Gerroa PO A revised plan to redevelop the Gerroa PO and General Store, and the attached dwelling, has been approved by Council despite continued objections from neighbouring properties concerned by view loss.
About that shed Council is investigating whether the owners of the large shed near the Weir St overpass have breeched the conditions of its DA. Concerns centre around the lack of required plant screening and possible commercial operations.
Addos’ hours Following a question from Councillor Gavin McClure, a search has shown that no hours of operation restrictions have ever been imposed on the old Addos Garage, now Kiama Caltex. The service station now operates 24 hours.
One floor too many Council has unanimously rejected a DA proposal for the Kiama Cove site in Bong Bong St, which sought a 16m high building in an 11m zone.
Rose Vly abattoir? The proposal to build a small abattoir for wagyu at Rose Valley has passed the first stage of the Gateway process. The next issue of The Bugle will examine arguments for and against.
World Juniors: time to check the surf The World Surf League’s Australoperates through a buoy sending asia Tour Manager, Will Haydenout sonar and taking high quality Smith, has visited Kiama with video. There will also be a jet ski representatives from Surfing NSW patrolling behind the surfers. as preparations for the 2016 World The competition will be between Juniors begin in earnest. 18 female and 36 male surfers, exWhen The Bugle caught up with actly the same size and format as him, Will was just about to go and championship tours. check out Bombo, Jones and Werri “We design it like that so it is a beaches. The plan is to run the comgood training ground for the elite petition at Bombo, with the others tour,” says Will. as back up if conditions dictate. He is very keen to get local surfHe says that although the competing and service organisations inition is being held at Kiama’s peak volved. “We want the community holiday period, its timing will ensure to be very proud of this event.” Carole Johnston, Council’s Strategic Tourism and Marketing Manager, with Will the focus of the surfing world is The competition will be held Hayden-Smith, Luke Madden, CEO, Surfing NSW, and Andy Mole, Council’s Supergoing to be on junior surfing. from 4-13 January, with most comvising Beach Lifeguard “There are no other competitions petitors and organisers coming from on at that time, so we see it as an ideal way to up already. World Surf League’s website has Boxing Day on to acclimatise and try the surf. promote the world’s up and coming riders. tens of millions of visitors a month, and during The Australian qualifiers have already been “Household names such as Joel Parkinson and its live broadcast of the recent US Open there chosen for the event, with no South Coast surfers Sally Fitzgibbons have won this event in the past was a five minute segment on the World Juniors amongst them. so whoever whins here in January is going to be coming to Kiama. “There are wildcard spots up for grabs and a star of the future.” With the safety of the competitors being a high I am talking to Surfing NSW about perhaps havThe publicity for Kiama as the home of the priority, the organisers are going to be employing some trials for locals to give them a chance Juniors for the next two years is beginning to hot ing a shark detection and deterrent service which to get a spot,” says Will.
Up-front and personal with the candidates Rather than the traditional Meet the Candidates format (set number of minutes for each candidate followed by questions from the floor), the Kiama & District Business Chamber has come up with a novel format for its preelection event. In a kind of cross between speed dating and a parentteacher night, registered attendees will have individual sessions with the top two candidates from each ticket. Each of the six sessions will have a three minute maximum timeframe. If you ask nicely, early recipients of The Bugle might still have time to register by contacting executive@kiamachamber.com.au asap, although rsvp is officially required by Thursday 25 August. Traditional Meet the Candidate events are being organised at Minnamurra and Jamberoo, by their respective resident groups, unfortunately at the same time. Details: Mon 29 August, 6pm, Kiama Bowling Club Tues 6 Sept, 7.30pm, Jamberoo Bowling Club and Minnamurra Progress Hall, Charles St
At least two new faces for the new council With two of the current councillors, Mayor Brian Petschler and Councillor Dennis Seage, not running for re-election there will be at least two new faces on Kiama Council after the votes are cast. Maybe more, if current councillors lose their seats. Here we offer you a chance to find out about the people who are next in line on the various tickets.
Dr Susan Ang Kiama she says. The timing has Municipality’s Independents been further complicated by
Susan expanded her Eyestore business to Kiama 18 months ago, but says she fell in love with the area years ago. While not yet a resident, she qualifies to run as a business owner with a long term commitment to Kiama. “We plan to move down here (from Warilla), but the time hasn’t been right yet,”
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her first child, which is due in October. “I’d like to settle in with motherhood before we make the move.” The popular optometrist believes her patients give her a great insight into the needs of our community. “I have no political affiliations; no political background. I just want to be able to represent the community. Continued page 4
At least two new faces “I get along well with Mark Way because he speaks his mind, and so do I. We aren’t shy to fight for what is right.” Susan believes her business experience, youth and gender will help her to make a valuable contribution. Matt Brown Community & Labor
Continuing our introduction of our stellar line-up of authors at the inaugural Kiama Readers Festival, here are two that will be speaking at sessions on the Saturday:
Meet Kelly Doust We will be welcoming bestselling author Kelly Doust to talk about her passion for all things vintage and her first work of fiction, Precious Things. Inspired by a beaded headpiece Kelly discovered in a friend’s vintage clothing store and intrigued by the history of that vintage piece, Precious Things follows the many different adventures the headpiece has seen in its lifetime. Kelly has also written a number of non-fiction books that explore her love of vintage clothing including A Life in Frocks: a memoir and The Crafty Minx series. With a background in book publishing, Kelly has also freelanced on a number of fashion magazines and is bound to be an entertaining speaker.
Meet David Dyer David Dyer is another author who has turned his passion into a novel with The Midnight Watch. Based on the true story of the SS Californian, the ship that saw the Titanic’s distress rockets and yet did nothing to assist. Drawing on his merchant navy experience and meticulous research, the novel describes the resulting drama that unfolded on 15th of April 1912. Dyer, who grew up in Mount Warrigal, wrote his first Titanic ‘novel’, the Titanic’s Disaster, in fourth grade.
Full program details and Festival tickets are now available online www.kiama.library.nsw.gov.au Take advantage of Early Bird prices available until 8 October Friday Launch $10 Full day Saturday $30 Half day Saturday $20 Festival Dinner Saturday $45 Children’s Day on Sunday $10
Well-known within the community for his time as the state Labor MP, Matt Brown says he is ready to re-enter public life following the urging of others. He says the threat of merger highlighted the value of local government to our community. “Amalgamation is an on-going threat,” he says. “The main defence is to keep Kiama Council financially strong and viable. “Things can also be done better in town to keep it a great place to live.” Apart from his role in the local Labor Party branch, Matt is a dedicated member of the Kiama Surf Lifesaving Club, which gives him a good feel for what is concerning people. “It upsets me to see Kiama die over winter,” he says. “I hope to get elected with a strong team so we can get a great events calendar here.”
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Brian Westhoff Honey/Westhoff
He believes his experience Roy Schmidt as a state member and busi- Experience Counts ness person will add value to the Council. David Connelly Community Voices
While David rose to prominence with his opposition to the sale of Iluka Reserve, he says he is not just a one issue candidate. “The way Iluka has been handled is a great example of a lot of problems existing with the way Kiama Council is run,” he says. “It got me keen to make a contribution to making council more open, accountable and efficient.” Prior to a medical retirement due to Parkinsons (which has now been halted), David worked for a number of councils in compliance and regulatory roles.
He believes this behindthe-scenes knowledge, backed up by post-graduate management studies, will help to identify how things can be improved. He’s full of ideas, and is happy to devote a good deal of time to his role if elected. He believes it would be good to have a disabled person and parent of young children on council to give their perspective on issues.
Brian arrived to teach at Gerringong Public School forty years ago, just as it was moving from its main street site, and has never left the area. “I’ve always worked for my community and wanted to help out my town, but hadn’t thought of standing for Council until Brian Petschler asked me if I was interested. “I thought it was another Roy Schmidt says the recent opportunity to do something eviction of his Scoops busi- for my town and that it would be good for Gerrinness from Fern St Gerringong has left him with a bit gong to get someone on of time on his hands to run council.” for council. He sees it as a progression from his longstanding involvement with the Business Chamber, Tourism and the Economic Development Committee, and he feels this experience will hold him in good stead. His recent experiences on the South Precinct committee opposing aspects of the redevelopment of 98 Fern St He is very active with have extended his underLions and other community standing of the community’s organisations, including concerns. local surf and golf clubs, “I learnt more about the meaning he is well known Gerringong Charette and throughout the Municipality. I think that needs to be “I just want to do my bit to revisited, along with the help,” he says. one for Kiama.” Beth Woodstone He is keen to ensure the The Greens current development is managed so the essence of the place isn’t lost. “Since Sandra retired Gerringong and Gerroa haven’t had a local councillor to ensure our area gets its fair share and its views are represented. “You need to get things in balance environmentally and economically.”
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Beth is the newest resident to be running for council, having lived in Gerringong for two and a half years. She sees that as a positive in that she can come to the table with experience of how things are done in other councils. “I am also a woman with a young family which connects me to the community in a special way - my children go to Ss Peter and Paul and play sport in the area, we shop here and use local GPs. I feel I understand the challenges faced by local families and I hope to be their voice in Council. “I also have a particular interest and experience in conflict resolution and complex problem solving, which are useful skills for achieving positive outcomes on a diverse Council team.” She feels she has a lot to offer the new Council.
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Whale watching platform opens
While sceptics question the need for it given our topography, the new whale watching platform at Minnamurra Headland is already proving popular, says Councillor Mark Way who supported the Minnamurra Lions Club initiative from the start. He soon spoke to Gareth Ward and before Council was even able to properly consider the matter $10,000 in state funding had be achieved. Councillor Way says, “This is a great example of our community and Kiama Council getting together to provide this facility at low cost, with Minnamurra Lions Club combining with Kiama Council to do the work and the State Government providing funds to make the project happen.” Council contributed $7000 to the project. “With whale watching being extremely popular, this platform will also be a draw card for tourism. “The Platform allows you safe access overlooking the ocean and foreshore, almost as good as being on a boat without the worry of sea sickness.” He says the platform’s location at the northern end of Jones Beach, on the Kiama Coast Walk, also has easy access by road for cars and tourist buses. This prospect is something that concerns nearby residents, used to their quiet back streets.
Annual sport grants decided Five local sporting clubs have recently benefited from an allocation of $30,000 in funds from Council by the Kiama District Sports Association. This year’s grants of $6000 each went to Gerringong Cricket Club for a replacement turf wicket roller, Kiama Netball Club for provision of sun shades, Jamberoo Combined Sports to upgrade the canteen at Kevin Walsh Oval, Gerringong Netball Club to upgrade lighting and Gerringong Lions Rugby League Club for continued upgrade of Michael Cronin Oval. The grants are made on a 50:50 basis with the clubs.
WHAT WE STAND FOR Better deal for Gerringong/Gerroa Make Kiama the Regional Events capital of NSW
Support local jobs and businesses Better design and construction that enhances our town
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Support and foster solar use throughout the municipality
Reduce council red tape Increase accountability for annual council financial statements
Support active youth employment opportunities No privatisation of council workers Challenge undemocratic and unjust decisions from the state government
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Mayoral Column From now on, we will be giving the Mayor of Kiama the opportunity to talk directly to our readers each edition via this Mayoral Column. As most would be aware Council has agreed to sell the old Mitre 10 and Print Works sites, to allow the development of the site for a second supermarket for Kiama, as well as other boutique shops. It’s a satisfying outcome given the amount of work put in over many, many years by Council to secure the future of this commercially-significant area. There are many reasons why this is a great outcome for the community, but I am particularly pleased about the difference it will make in terms of local jobs. The construction phase will obviously require many jobs but once up and running the supermarket (and associated smaller shops) will generate around 50 ongoing jobs. Work starts on the new Bluehaven development at the old Kiama Hospital in early 2017, which will have an even stronger effect on local jobs in the short and long term. These are two important projects Council has been involved in that will generate work and strengthen our economy, and thereby our community. The retail jobs a large supermarket will bring are a critical for younger members of our community, the aged care work the Bluehaven project will provide jobs for yet another section of people. Importantly, significant effort is being made by Council to plan for the industries and jobs that will play a part in our future. The most obvious is our involvement in
the Illawarra Youth Employment Strategy. This involves the NSW Government, local councils, training providers and employers in the first large-scale, long-term, collaborative approach to finding meaningful, ongoing work for the many young locals who struggle with being able to live and work in their own community. Another is our involvement in the iAccelerate program recently launched at the University of Wollongong. The new centre will support exciting new technology-based businesses get on their feet in those critical first few years. This is a long term investment that will pay dividends well into the future, attracting innovative companies offering highskill technology jobs. This is a complex but critical part in diversifying our local economy to secure our future. It’s a part of Council’s work not often seen by the general public, but as important as day-to-day operations such as waste management and development approvals. Mayor Brian Petschler
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Elsie turns 100
Congratulations to Elsie Heard on turning 100. Elsie still lives independently in our community with some support from Blue Haven Care. She moved to Kiama 15 years ago from St Peters in inner-city Sydney and has no regrets, despite her family still being up there. “I left because of the high rise,” she says firmly. “I just couldn’t stand it any more.” Born in Balmain during the First World War, Elsie worked in a trade that no longer exists - that of a cardboard box coverer. “It was a difficult thing to make boxes pretty,” she says. “Not everyone could do it well.” Her secret to a long life? “Be kind to people and eat plenty of fruit.” Her birthday was celebrated at the Sea Side Group and at a lunch put on by Kiama Leagues Club, where she is their oldest, and one of the most popular, members.
Get ready to show off your garden The Kiama Garden Club is holding its annual Garden Competition at the beginning of November, over these categories: ♦ best garden over half an acre ♦ best garden under half an acre ♦ best front garden with rose feature ♦ best native garden (to be at least 70%) ♦ best rainforest/fern glade garden (waterwise) ♦ best balcony garden ♦ best vegetable garden (category only open to local primary schools). Use this beautiful weather to prepare your gardens for the competition. Details: Closing date for entries is Friday 28 October with judging the first week in November. For an entry form or info, contact Robert Curll: robertcurll@bigpond.com or call him on4236 0158
Red Cross stalwart retires After 37 years, Carol Marsh has retired as Treasurer of Jamberoo Red Cross. All those years ago when Carol joined, there were only a small contingent of members in the branch. She was elected as treasurer after just one year as a member, and kept the role thereafter. The new Treasurer is Elaine King. Carol is remaining a member of the branch, but stepping down from the Executive will give her time to persue other interests. Jamberoo Red Cross has been revitalised over the last 10 years or so and is very active and supportive in the Jamberoo community. Details: Jamberoo Red Cross meet at the School of Arts on the second Tuesday of each month at 10.30am. New members welcome.
Red Cross committee members Elaine King, Robyn Lawson and Barbara Adams, with Carol Marsh and Mayor Brian Petschler.
Letter to the editor Dear Bugle, Thank you for the front page coverage in the last edition for our search for the six Kiama High School students who 25 years ago painted the mural featuring the dairy industry for the then new Gerringong Museum. I was immediately rung by Ron Gregory to tell me his son Darren is now an engineer in Melbourne; Wendy George's husband got in touch to inform me Wendy lives in Kiama Downs and works in IT; we've heard Amanda Krone lives in Tasmania; and previous art teacher Jeff Hewett, who supervised the project, put me in contact with Alex Matyear, who lives in Sydney and works as an architect. So now we only need to find Steve Lovegrove and Justin Thornton. Anyone wishing to join in the 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Gerringong Museum on 10 September at 7.30 pm, please RSVP to gerringonghistory@gmail.com or phone Margaret on 4234 1127 by 5 Sept. We are delighted that Alexandra and Wendy will be there too. Bobbie Miller Gerringong and District Historical Society
Giving youth a voice Young people from the Kiama electorate are welcome to apply for a position on the 2017 New South Wales Youth Advisory Council and get involved in government decision making. One of the key roles is to provide advice to the Minister responsible and the Advocate for Children and Young People. For more info and application forms visit the Advocate’s website at: www.acyp.nsw.gov.au or call 9248 0970. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 Sept. Page 9 ♦ The Bugle 27 August 2016
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Continued from page 1 in Kiama, a Library in Gerringong, sporting facilities etc that all the community can benefit from and enjoy. “With Fit for Future, we must use all available funds to provide infrastructure improvements yet meet financial commitments and remain standalone Council.”
tions are designed to enhance facilities that will be needed or used by residents of the new developments. “The highest growth areas in recent years have been in central Kiama and Gerringong, and in Jamberoo. “If Council decides that it doesn’t need more space for staff then I would argue Neil Reilly the funds be redirected to Community Voices upgrading infrastructure in “There is not much space those areas where developbehind the walled front desk ment is occurring. of our council… people are “We need footpaths to link packed tight in a maze of new subdivisions to shops partitioned corridors. and services. We need to “So I would use slightly improve the drainage and less than half of these funds resilience of our sports on the creation of an exfields so that they can hanpanded space to the front of dle higher levels of usage. the existing façade, linking We need stormwater treatthe old council building ment to stop litter hitting our with the newer building. beaches, and we need to “The rest of the contribu- look at the traffic situation tions? Our proposed Art in the West End of Kiama to Space in Hindmarsh Park. see if we can find a way for “This existing project has those just trying to get home been approved, but tight to avoid the main street.” funds have seen it languish Matt Brown Community & Labor for the eight years since I first raised the thought. “If elected, I would have to “We have the money in take some time to see how this budget to design it, best this money should be let’s use the remaining s94 spent. funds to build it. With some “I would propose to comthings, putting them off pare the need for upgrading doesn’t make them easier.” the administrative building Andrew Sloan The Greens to the need of building other “Development contribuinfrastructure that would
benefit the community. “I will commit to a process and a time-frame to ensure this money is spent in a transparent and timely manner. It is important that I, and my team, not make rash promises. Rather, we go about our duties in a clear and transparent fashion. “I am particularly concerned that Gerringong and Gerroa are growing very quickly and their community infrastructure has not increased significantly. That would be an area I would like to investigate further.” Warren Steel Experience Counts
“I would be strongly against the $2.5 million going towards the administration building. I have always argued all s94 contributions should go to community type projects, as was the case 10 or 12 years ago. “I am a firm believer that where possible they should be allocated to parks and playground areas as close to the development contributing rather than go into Council’s coffers. “I am also hopeful quite a considerable number of personnel will be able to be accommodated within the hospital site, taking pressure off the council chambers.”
Family History Centre does it again August is Family History Month, and what better time for the Kiama Family History Centre to release the second volume of Pioneers and Settlers in the Police District of Kiama (prior to 1920). The first volume was released in 2010, and the Centre’s Manager Susan Lark says four years of research has gone into the new publication, with her volunteers investigating the lives of 900 families who lived in Kiama, Jamberoo, Gerringong, Broughton Creek, Foxground, Shellharbour and Albion Park prior to 1920. Details: Both volumes are available on CD, allowing researchers to access its alphabetical index of family names or make use of the search facility. Orders can be made via the Family History Centre website: fhc.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by dropping in to the Centre, under the Library.
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Kiama Public hosts an Olympathon
Four hundred and eighty children from Kiama Public School participated in a fun, colourful and active Olympic themed fundraiser. A bright and Rio-themed Opening Ceremony included a parade of 18 nations by the school children, each representing a country, and an academy award winning, Chariots of Fire accompanied, slow motion torch relay by teachers. $12,157.25 was raised by the event which will be put towards the construction of a new natural creative outdoor
play area in the school. Olympic events included on land synchronised swimming, good old Aussie gumboot throwing, human hurdling and nerf gun javelin throws. With a focus on the Olympic spirit of the games being at the centre of all competition, many laughs were had and great childhood memories were made. Melinda Ellis, P&C
Update on Megan’s fight against MS We are please to report Megan Rundback has returned from her trip to Russia where she underwent a treatment to halt her MS. It is still early days, but the signs are good. “My blood work is being tested weekly and each week there are improvements,” she says. “Dr Fedorenko believes my MS has been halted. I am seeing improvements in some of my symptoms, but it is still too early to gauge how improved they are as my body is still weak from the treatment. “I had chemotherapy over five days and then the transplant of my stem cells. This treatment is termed a bone marrow transplant and recovery can take six months and for some up to a year. “I will go for MRI scan in 6 months to
confirm no new lesions or progression. “I am really happy I have had the treatment and want to thank my family, friends and all the fantastic community support I have received. I am forever grateful!” She is recuperating with her parents in Sydney for 6-8 weeks before coming home.
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Out & about At the Art Society Exhibition The Kiama Art Show was again a great success, with over 1000 people visiting the exhibition at the Kiama Leagues Club over eight days. The overall winner was Robert Robertson who came down especially from Newcastle to accept the award. The raffle winners were Lorraine Moon and Ray Teasdale.
The Overall Winner, Robert Robertson, with the judges Jeanette Watson and Tina Spira Right: Olivia Yateman of RMB Lawyers with Mali Hall, Allyssa Jeffries, Evan Hatfield and Mica Heslop Left: Ken Tucker and Judith Aechin
The Kiama Art Society Committee: Ray Teasdale, Helen Pain, Robyn McMillan, Doreen Teasdale, Heather Netherclift, Karen Wright and Judy White
At the Show Society Trivia
A large crowd turned out for the Kiama Show Society’s second annual Trivia Night, to help raise funds for next year’s Show. There were the usual controversies and disputes, and furrowed brows, with the final results very close. The Society’s next fundraiser will be the Show Ball, which is in November this year.
At the TG Cup Gala Day There was perfect weather for Kiama Softball’s annual TG Cup Gala day. The TG Cup began in 2011 in memory of Tanya Gehrmann. Tanya was a prominent figure of Kiama softball for many years, who sadly passed away in 2010 from cancer. The TG Cup was created in recognition of Tanya’s contribution to Kiama softball and in memory of all the other women from Kiama softball that have been lost over the years. Teams are encouraged to dress up as the day is all about the fun of softball.
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Postcard home Snorkeling? Swimming? Paddle boarding? Kayaking? Sun lounging? So many choices and so little urgency! Seven nights at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa, Furanafushi Island, North Male Atoll at the end of June for eight friends was fantastic! As was the deal that included airfares, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, a dolphin cruise and a bottle of wine per couple! The ocean was warm, beaches pristine and the aqua and blues breathtaking. When the reality lives up to the expectations and the views are as perfect as the postcards you have to be happy! We were! Sharing the experience with good friends makes it even more enjoyable so group snorkelling excursions to look at the huge variety of tropical fish, the moray eels, the sting rays and the odd anemone were a twice daily event. Sadly there is very little live coral to see, probably a consequence of global warming and increased development in the area. The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 coral atolls which are made up of hundreds of islands. There are two distinct seasons, the dry (January to March) and the wet (mid May to Nov) with little change in temperature. On average the daily tempera-
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ture fluctuates from 31 degrees celsius in the day to 23 degrees at night. We enjoyed blue skies and sunshine for all but one of the seven days. The tropical plants in meticulously maintained gardens were a riot of vibrant colours, especially the orchids and lush foliage. We played tennis (some more expertly than others), paddled kayaks, swam, paddle boarded (again, some more expertly than others) and spotted spinner dolphins from the
cruise boat. A huge variety of food, including seafood done Maldivian style and served as a beach buffet, was a highlight. Lots of reading, lounging around, laughing and taking in the ocean views was the order of the day. It was impossible not to be mesmerised by the colour and clarity of the water and drawn to look over and over again at the colourful fish moving with such purpose and grace through, around and over the reefs
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New look carriages on way Much of the news on the awarding of the contract to supply the State’s new generation intercity trains has focused on them being built in Korea, rather than on what the new carriages will be like. South Coast passengers can look forward to: ♦ Wider, fabric-covered seats with arm rests ♦ Charging stations for devices on each seat ♦ Cup holders/tray tables ♦ Two by two seating on upper and lower levels ♦ Dedicated space for luggage, prams, bicycles and wheelchairs ♦ Accessible toilets ♦ Digital screens and announcements ♦ CCTV surveillance technology. Hopefully the two by two seating will not mean less seating capacity on already crowded services. The first train expected to be delivered in 2019 with the remainder of the 500 delivered in the following years up to 2024.