The Bugle 5 November 2016
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Jamberoo prepares to battle for village Graham Pike, one of the organisers of a public meeting to rally Jamberoo residents against another housing development on the village’s edge, is adamant that enough is enough. “We are on the verge of losing the village character of Jamberoo,” he says. “There has been some very unsympathetic developments, particularly the latest two, and we can’t let this one go through.” The land in question is 10 acres of rural land running along Golden Valley Way, on the eastern edge of Jamberoo township. The owner has put a planning proposal to Council to change the zoning to residential and allow 47 housing lots. The land is identified as potential residential land in Kiama’s Urban Strategy, which was developed as part of the Local Environment Plan (LEP) in 2010, following consultation with residents. He says if the development is allowed, Jamberoo will have experienced a 43% total increase in size over the last 4-5 years (including this proposal). “I think Council should be rejecting this proposal, rather than sending it to Gateway [see box for explanation of the process],” says Graham. “I get the feeling
many of councillors feel that way. There has to be a line drawn in the sand.” While Mayor Mark Honey is keen for residents to give their opinions on the proposal, he says there’s a risk involved with the strategy of rejecting it out of hand. “If Council doesn’t put the planning proposal forward, and the proponent does so himself, if it is accepted by the Department of Planning, there would be questions as to why Kiama is not sticking to its planning instrument. They would question our ability to do the planning for the rest of Kiama. “It could mean the decision is taken out of Coun-
Inside this issue Top portrait prize for Gerringong artist p3
Recognition for community achievers p5
Graham Pike indicates the farm land under threat of rezoning to urban
cil’s hands.” The October Council Meeting decided to defer the decision to send the proposal to Gateway to allow for
community input. When councillors and planning staff attended the November meeting of the Jamberoo Residents and
Understanding the Gateway process To clarify the process associated with a Planning Proposal, or re-zoning proposal, an applicant requests Council to prepare a Planning Proposal report. If Council endorses such a request, a report is prepared by Council staff and forwarded to the Department of Planning. If Council does not forward the proposal, then the proposer can go directly to the Department of Planning. The Department assesses the application against statutory considerations and determines to issue ‘Gateway’, ie approval to proceed or refuse the application. If Gateway is granted, it is subject to conditions including the require-
ment to carry out public consultation, request detailed studies and refer to other agencies. Thus if Gateway is granted, a public consultation process is triggered, usually for a period of 28 days. Council is at the initial stage with the Golden Way land, whereby the applicant has requested Council to prepare a Gateway report. If the application proceeds to, and is granted Gateway, a formal public consultation process would ensue. Once the consultation period is over, a proposal that has been granted Gateway has to be considered by Council as a Development Application and it can still be rejected.
Ratepayers Association they stressed that community consultation was an important part of the rezoning process, but it is usual for it
Quilt Show begins next 25 years p7
Rome calls Kiki and Pascale p3 Opportunity to view Drualla p12
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
7.30-10.30pm, $5/$3
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 3-6pm
11-13 November
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
CMRI Annual Quilt and Craft Show See page 7
Sat 12 Nov
Kiama Arts Trail Various venues around the region. See kiamaartstrail.com
Fashion Parade Kiama Anglican Church Point Centre, 1.30pm $5 including afternoon tea. Friends of Kiama Library Talk (see right) Kiama Library, 2.30pm $5
Sat 5 Nov
Sun 13 November
Opera in the Valley Jamberoo School of Arts, 8pm. $50 tickets from Elders Jamberoo or Kiama Visitors Centre
Rotary Car and Bike Spectacular See right
5-6 Nov
Sun 6 Nov Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm
8 Nov - 1 Dec Kiama - through the artist's eyes Kiama Library. See right.
Thurs 10 Nov Kiama Bush Dance Joyce Wheatley Community Centre,
18-23 Nov
ers & Friends Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm
Thurs 24 Nov Community Consultation Workshops See p6
Sat 26 Nov Kiama Makers & Growers Market Kiama Harbour, 9-2pm Kiama Show Ball
Sun 27 Nov Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Pk, 9-2pm
Writing together At the next Friend of Kiama Library meeting, local well known children’s authors Bill Condon and Di Bates will be talking about the process of working together to write and publish All of Us Together. The novel is essentially a warm and gentle family story.
Month long exhibition at Kiama Library
Two Kiama Artists Old Fire Station Kiama See below.
Sat 19 Nov Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall, 9-2pm
Sun 20 Nov Kiama Seaside Markets Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm
Sun 20 Nov Gerringong Music Club presents Berrima Sing-
Car show funds PhD melanoma research
Jamberoo’s Vanessa Harrinton’s work, Impact
Friends and family coming for Christmas?
As part of the Art@The Library initiative, the Kiama Arts Trail will be holding a major exhibition called Kiama – through the Artist’s Eyes from 8 November to 1 December. There will be an Opening Address by an artist, with the exhibition being opened by Councillor Don Watson, on Thurs 10 November at 6pm. Wine and cheese provided. Admission is free.
Once again, all funds raised by the Annual Kiama Car and Bike Spectacular will go to support an Australian Rotary Health Scholarship for melanoma research. The Scholarship is a three-year program that is providing a PhD student with an opportunity to do new research into the deadly disease. In addition to the display of classic and vintage cars and bikes, the Illawarra Remote Control (off road) Model Car Club will be giving demonstrations on a specially designed track. Attendees are welcome to bring their own offroad remote control model cars down to test their skills. In addition, the Nowra Lawnmower Racing Club will be on hand to show off their skills and share their knowledge. There will also be a jumping castle, musical performances, car and bike judging competitions, radio coverage by Wave FM and a variety of food stalls. Appropriately, Rotary will once again have the Skin Cancer Care Doctors on hand to provide free skin care checks – take the time as it just might save your life! Details: Sunday 13 November, Kiama Showgrounds, 9-3pm. Entry donation $5 per person (under 12s free). For more info contact Bob on 02 4234 1336, Christine on 02 4234 3033 or John on 0434 989 253.
Human rights champion to lead discussion The next meeting of Spirituality in the Pub promises to be thought provoking. Speaking on the topic Finding a Way will be Graham Innes AM, Australia’s Disability Commissioner for eight and a half years, Human Rights Commissioner for three and a half years, and Race Commissioner for two years. All welcome.
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Two Kiama artists with completely different styles, Greg Martin Vale and Laurel Sheridan, are holding a joint exhibition at the Old Fire Station Gallery from 18-23 November.
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Imagine the scene at 2am in Kiama Heights when Dave Evans and Tamara Campbell get a call from the producers of Tú Sí Que Vales, Italy’s most popular tv talent show, asking for their alter egos, Kiki Bittovabitsch and Pascale, to come over to compete on the show.
A far cry from the Joyce Wheatley Centre
The pair’s Paper Dance, which has been a perennial hit for them at the Kiama Kabaret, had caught the show’s attention. The dance, which involves their modesty being protected by an ever shrinking piece of paper, went over so well they were chosen to go through to the next round. “We don’t think we’ll go back though,” says Dave. “It was such a crazy thing to spend 48 hours in the air, 47 hours in Italy and be on TV for three minutes.” Apart from being the driving force being Kiama’s KISS Arts Festival, the pair are in constant demand for festivals both throughout Australia and
overseas. “We spend three to six months of the year performing at European festivals,” explains Dave. The next adults only Kabaret Kabaret will be on the evening before the KISS Arts Festival, 29-30 April. Don’t miss it this time.
Dave and Tamara do Rome
This year’s tourism winners Unlike last year’s bonanza of gold at the South Coast Tourism Awards, this year only South Coast Holidays, Geringong, and The Sebel Harbourside, Kiama, won their categories, for Holiday Rental Services and Meetings, Functions and Business Tourism respectively. As it was South Coast Holiday’s third gold, it was inducted into the Hall of Fame for that category. South Coast Holidays manages more than 120 budget to luxury holiday houses from Wombarra to Narooma and Tathra on the far South Coast. “Our business is firmly rooted in the tourism industry, and we go out of our way to let visitors know about local attractions and places to eat,” says Director Perrie Croshaw. “We estimate the people who stay at our properties
contribute over $5 million a year to the local economy above and beyond their accommodation costs.” Silver awards were presented to The Pavilion Kiama (Meetings, Functions and Business Tourism), El
Top portrait prize for Gerringong artist
Photo: Peter Izzard
Rome calls KiKi and Pascale
The awards will be the final time Kiama tourist businesses compete in the South Coast district, following a reorganisation by Destination NSW which has created a new industry zone, Sydney Surrounds South, encompassing Kiama, Wollongong, Shellharbour, Wingecarribee and the Shoalhaven. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres says there had been an exciting response to the Board positions for the Destination Networks with more than 600 applications received. Hall of Fame for Perrie Cro“The overwhelming reshaw’s South Coast Holidays sponse from industry is a Corazone El Cocina Mexico real vote of confidence in (Tourism Restaurants) and this new tourism structure The Mecure Gerringong which will offer major bene(Executive Accommodafits to operators in the Sydtion). Kiama Tourism won ney Surrounds South DestiBronze in the Visitor Infor- nation Network,” he says. mation Services category. “Interviews are currently
underway, with Chair appointments on track to be complete by the end of this year.” At another awards ceremony, Kiama Council’s Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park has been awarded Best South Coast Park (more than 100 sites) from the Caravan & Camping Industry Association of NSW for the third year running. Manager Leesa Tolman said the award was fitting recognition of the work done by staff in recent years to make Seven Mile Beach an attractive destination. “There are 104 member parks on the South Coast, all providing high-calibre competition, so to win this award it is a wonderful achievement,” Ms Tolman says. The third win also means the Park is now in the Association’s Hall of Fame.
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Amongst the fourteen artists who contributed works for the Before I Die I…. Project was a haunting picture by Megan Seres. Little wonder it was sold. The Gerringong artist had just been announced as the winner of the richest art prize in the world, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, for a portrait of her daughter titled: Scarlett as Colonial Girl. Apart from prestige, the prize comes with a $150,000 purse. The Before I Die …. Project was enthusiastically received by the community, with many participating in the various workshops and events designed to encourage people to think about what really matters to them.
Jamberoo rezoning proposal to come at a later stage. Opponents of the proposal were not reassured, and are going ahead with a public meeting to rally community support. The Mayor, planning staff and other councillors are to attend the meeting, even though Mayor Mark Honey gave his commitment to The Bugle that a public meeting will be part of any Gateway
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process that ensues. “Strong community opposition will carry a lot of weight,” he says. “It is just that further work needs to be done before informed decisions can be made.” Details: Tues 8 November, Jamberoo School of Arts, 7.45pm
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Recognition for Kiama’s many community achievers OUTSTANDING LOCAL VOLUNTEER – Col Rathbone, Kiama Recognised for his years of voluntary work assisting organisations such as Kiama Red Cross, Kiama Junior Football Club, Kiama District Sports Association, Friends of Blue Haven and Friends of Vision Australia. Col is a shining example of the adage 'Service above self'. OUTSTANDING YOUNG CITIZEN – Joel Trist, Kiama Downs Joel went to the rescue of fellow surfer Brett Connellan at Bombo Beach after he was attached by a shark. Despite the danger, Joel paddled 50 metres towards Brett, dragged him onto his surfboard and with others helped stop the bleeding. These actions saved Brett’s life. OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS – Natural Necessity Surf Shop, Gerringong Kent Ladkin opened the Surf Shop in Gerringong in 1976. This business now employs over 50 people year round and attracts much needed tourism dollars to the town. OUTSTANDING EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEER – Kirra Waine, Kiama Downs Kirra was recognised for her hard work and dedication as a volunteer with the Kiama SES Unit for almost seven years. During this time, Kirra has transformed and improved the Unit's operational capacity, making the office paperless by using iPads in the field to manage job tasking during major floods and storms. JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD – Matt Panecasio, Kiama Matt is 20 years old and has represented New South Wales in Indoor Cricket with great distinction. He was selected in the Australian Under 20’s team that travelled to Port Macquarie for the prestigious Trans-Tasman match. LOCAL SPORTS AWARD – Amanda Reid, Werri Beach Amanda is a Guring-Gai/Wemba Wemba Aboriginal woman who has achieved outstanding success at Paralympic level in two individual sports. She won a Silver Medal and broke the Paralympic record in the track time trial 500 metre C1-2-3 Women’s event at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR AWARD – Michelle Quine, Gerringong Michelle was recognised for her significant contribution as President of the Gerringong Tennis Club, in which role she also fought secure funds from the State Government to upgrade the Clubhouse. OUTSTANDING CITIZEN – Joint winner Brian Petschler, Kiama Heights Brian was recognised for his significant contribution as the former Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council in leading the local community’s campaign to save Kiama Council from amalgamation.
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Residents of the Kiama LGA were well represented in this year’s Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards, taking out eight of the nine awards (one was a joint win) and making a strong showing in each category. Thirty-two of the 52 nominations were residents of our Municipality, including all six businesses nominated for the Small Business Award. The Awards were presented by John Ajaka MLC, the NSW Minister with responsibility for Volunteering. “Our region is truly blessed with talented and passionate local people. Volunteers don’t seek recognition but they deserve every ounce of commendation for their efforts,” says Gareth Ward, MP for Kiama. “The Awards are our chance to pay tribute to so many deserving and dedicated people.” Some of the Award winners are well known idenities around town, such as former Mayor Brian Petschler and Col Rathbourne, while others deserve to be better known for their contributions and achievements.
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Heather and John McAlpine have been married 35 years. In the first year of their marriage, they attended a Better Marriages Australia workshop and since then they have been strong advocates of the benefits of people taking time to work on their marriages. Heather, a counsellor, and John, a doctor from Gerringong Family Practice, are now national Chair Couple of the organisation, which undertakes a variety of activities designed to strengthen marriages by
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Gerringong Breakers Football Club has received $3000 from the State Government to purchase a defibrillator. “Football is a game played by hundreds of players from under 6 to over 60 and this provides a little bit of insurance if things go wrong,” says the Club’s Anton Schippers.
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increasing marital intimacy and mutual understanding. In this role, they have been pivotal in getting Better Marriages Australia’s biannual two day conference held in Kiama rather than in a capital city. “It’s nice to be able to give a gift to our own home town by putting on something big like this,” says Heather. “The workshop presenters are world class, and we know people will leave inspired to nurture their marriages.” Dubbed Survivor Kiama: couple skills to survive and
thrive, the conference offers a variety of workshops on aspects including communication, managing conflict, finding time for sex, and making life together an adventure. The emphasis of the conference is on being proactive to head misunderstandings and grievances off at the pass. “So often we think we can coast along and don’t really intentionally do anything to invest in our relationship,” she says. “Then when the water gets rough you are up the creek without a paddle. “Having a continual adventure and a depth of companionship in a long term relationship makes a world of difference to our mental health and also makes the relationship work. “Even the lows caused by external forces can be real growing edges of the relationship if we’ve invested into it all the way through.” Founded over 40 years
ago, Better Marriages is an international organisation strongest in Australia and the US. In between conferences, it holds a number of different relationship events, such as couples’ weekend retreats and day seminars, mostly in or around Sydney. As a parting thought, Heather says that research on predicting the fate of marriages has shown why it is so important to be proactive. “It’s been found conclusively that relationships need a ratio of five expressions of affection to each expression of anger or blame to work long term,” she says. Details: 5-6 November. To find out more or to register for one or both of the days, see www.bettermarriagesorg. au/conferencebooking The website has details of other forthcoming events.
Mayoral Column Each edition, Mayor Mark Honey uses this column as a way of communicating directly with residents and ratepayers. Importantly, the plan has to be developed and delivered in partnership with community groups and individuals. Now we have a new Council, we are required by law to review the CSP. Council will manage the review, but it is the community that must drive this process. Council staff have organised two ways for people to Kiama Council, as I have take part. written previously, enjoys The simplest and easiest is a high level of community support. to complete the UnderstandThat is something that has ing Kiama Survey, which is been built over time, by the available on Council’s webgood work of Council staff, site:www.kiama.nsw.gov.au which work closely with the and on page 8 of this newscommunity it serves. paper. The ‘holy grail’ of that The other way is to attend relationship is the Kiama one of the workshops we are running at The Pavilion Community Strategic Plan Kiama on 24 November at (CSP). This is the highest level plan we have. 9.30am and 5.30pm. Councillors and Council staff will The CSP identifies the community’s priorities and be there but as participants, aspirations for the future, as well as to listen and learn. This needs to be a genuoutlines long-term objectives and strategies for inely community-driven achieving them. For Council process, so we’ve hired a this means long-term plan- professional facilitator to ning of projects, infrastruc- run the workshops. ture and services. You can also register for
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the workshops through our website. You can choose to do one or the other or both. But I strongly encourage those with an interest in this to find the time to attend one of the workshops. I will be attending along with other Councillors and it will be interesting to be able to spend a significant amount of time being able to listen to people talk about what’s important to them. Of course not everyone will be able to make the workshops. Please be assured there is still further opportunity to have your say. The results of the Understanding Kiama Survey and the ideas from the workshop will then be used towards to draft changes to the Community Strategic Plan. This draft version will then be put on public exhibition for a further period of public comment. Mark Honey
In the schoolyard
The Jamberoo branch of Red Cross, in conjunction with Jamberoo Art Group (JAG), invited Jamberoo Public School students to submit entries for judging in the JAG Art Show. The theme for students this year was The Sea, with teachers selecting six paintings from each year group to be exhibited. Judge Marilyn Hawkes commented that the student work was “vibrant, joyful and imaginative”, that it was “lovely to see such effort and students having a go” and that it was
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Kindergarten student and
difficult to budding artist, Neve select prize winners because “they were all lovely ... they all sing!” The Art Show was held on Jamberoo’s big weekend, 21-23 October, and held in the recently refurbished Gala Room at Club Jamberoo. “Thank you to club management for their sponsorship of this event and vision to create an area within the club for use as a community cultural hub,” says Janelle Newberry of the Red Cross.
Not just a Quilt Show Since its inception in 1991 the CMRI Quilt Show has been a successful fundraising event with a community focus. Apart from over 30 quilts from the Illawarra Quilters and wall hangings on display, there will be the annual quilt raffle, stalls with quilting supplies, and craft, clothing and children’s wear, jewellery, and homemade Christmas cakes and puddings made by CMRI members. Get in quick.
Details: Fri 11 and Sat 12 Nov from 9-5pm and Sun 13 Nov from 9-3pm. Gerringong Town Hall. Admission is $5.
Community Input Request to amend KLEP 2011 - Lot 2 DP 626183, Golden Valley Road, JAMBEROO, NSW 2533 Council has received a request to prepare a Planning Proposal to: • Rezone Lot 2 DP 626183, Golden Valley Road, JAMBEROO from RU2 Rural Landscape to R2 Low Density Residential under the provisions of the Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011 such that the site is consistent with the existing residential land within Jamberoo Village. The rezoning would facilitate the subdivision of the site into approximately 44 low density residential allotments. At its October Meeting Council resolved to defer consideration of this matter in order to seek community input regarding the requested rezoning. Information regarding the request is available on Council’s website and enquiries may be made to Council staff during business hours. Any comments should be addressed to the General Manager, quoting SC2410, and be received by 4pm 5 December 2016. Any objection should clearly state reasons and submissions may be included in reports to Council or be publicly available. You must indicate in writing if you wish for your name and address to be withheld. Page 7 ♦ The Bugle 5 November 2016
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The Robertsons celebrate 65 years of wedded bliss
Dementia resources boost
Congratulations to George and Betty Robertson on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married in Sydney, and lived in Peakhurst before moving here 13 years ago. Rather than slowing down, in the years since they are more active than ever and love living here. They play weekly croquet, have been actively involved in the local garden club, and George also sings with the Kiama Probus Men's Choir. For their 60th anniversary they took a trip on The Ghan, and have since enjoyed a couple of cruises. This anniversary will be a quieter celebration - on Saturday a quiet lunch at Blue Swimmer Gerroa with local family, followed by another cruise with more family. The secret to a long marriage? George responds quickly, “Just two words - yes dear.” They have five children, sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
As part of the Dementia Friendly Kiama Project, Kiama Library now has a Dementia Collection modelled on the Community Law Resources of the State Library of NSW. The Collection aims to support people living with dementia to live a healthy and full life with dignity. It also provides resources for family and friends to learn more about the disease and how they can support the person living with dementia to have the best possible outcome. Amongst the collection are biographies and cook books, and even children’s books that explain what is happening to an older member of the family. Titles include Living With Dementia, Don't Give Me Eggs That Bounce, Maintain Your Brain and Who Will I Be When I Die? by Christine Bryden. Christine was only 46 when she was diagnosed with dementia in 1995. She has since become a leading Dementia advocate. The Collection is available at Kiama and Gerringong libraries, as well as Kiama Community Centre and Blue Haven Residential Facility. The collections held at the latter two venues have titles specifically aimed at people directly supporting someone with dementia. Development of the Dementia Collection has been supported by a grant from the IRT Foundation Community Grants Program. The Library will add to the Collection over time and welcomes recommendations. There are also help sheets and brochures to take home.
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Public Notice: Presentation of Financial Statements as per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Kiama Municipal Council advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 15/11/16 will include the presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30/6/2016. A summary of the Financial Statements is provided below: 2016 2015 $’000 $’000 Income Statement Total Income from continuing operations 68,513 51,906 51,924 Total Expenses from continuing operations 53,177 Operating result from continuing operations 15,336 (18) Net operating result for the year Net operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes Statement of Financial Position Total current assets Total current liabilities Total non-current assets Total non-current liabilities Total equity Other financial information Unrestricted current ratio (times) Operating Performance ratio (%) Debt service cover ratio (times) Rate and annual charges outstanding ratio (%) Infrastructure renewals ratio (%) Own source operating revenue ratio (%) Cash expense cover ratio (months)
15,336
(18)
1,002
(1,576)
43,028 (72,072) 419,116 (3,923) 386,149
45,620 (73,654) 386,899 (4,633) 354,232
4.73x 2.6% 4.85x 2.2%
3.94x -5.3% 4.95x 1.8%
244.1%
25.8%
59.8% 8.66 mths
77.8% 10.3 mths
In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. Copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or at 11 Manning Street, Kiama or at Kiama Library. Submissions close one week after the above public meeting has been held.
For those who missed him at the Kiama Readers’ Festival, the Illawarra Folk Club is providing another opportunity to hear author, songwriter, poet, comic and raconteur, Jim Haynes. Jim is the producer and author of over 20 books published by the ABC and has also produced over 20 CDs of his own original songs and stories. Jim will be telling tales, singing songs and reciting verse, in a heart-warming and humorous visit to the legendary town of Weelabarabak, where the CWA rule the roost and the town drunk, Dipso Dan, is a much-loved citizen. And like Kiama, the local paper is called The Bugle. Jim will yarn, recite and sing his way through a selection of original material guaranteed to make you feel warmly nostalgic and just a bit proud and amused to be Australian. Details: Fri 18 November, Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, 7.30pm. $15 members, $20 others.
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Can’t get to the Kiama Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays? There’s now a place to get food from regional farmers and makers, 7 days a week. Visit The Collective Kiama in the old Mitre 10.
Out & about At the CMRI Melbourne Cup lunch Their Melbourne Cup Luncheon proved a very successful fundraising event for Children’s Medical Research Institute Gerringong Committee. Now on to the Quilt Show (see page 7) for this very hard working group of women, committed to such a good cause. Since 1959 they have raised $1.9 million.
Jeff and Judy Quine of Gerringong dressed for the occasion
Winners of the fashion stakes: Mary Shannon, David Rossitor and Maureen Knaggs
Maria Farrell and Pat Daley of Gerringong
Sandra Ross-Ryan and Leanne Pugh of Gerringong
Winners of the Oak Home raffle prize: Jean Gan and Ignatius Gan of Wollongong
Gary Langton, Cliff Roberts and Brenda Langton checking their mystery trifectas
Deborah Gardiner, Dr Shivani Gupta, Lauren Scerri and Paul Mulroe
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The Bugle Crossword Across 1. Home of the big potato (8) 3. No (4) 6. A system of billions of stars (6) 7. Draw attention to (9) 11. Excessively high opinion of one's appearance (4) 14. An athlete who runs and jumps over obstacles (7) 15. French soft cheese (9) 17. Throws up (5) 18. Australian carnivore – local species is spotted (5) 19. Miss a class (4) 22. Click fingers – “Bend and ____” (4) 23. Problem designed to test or confuse (6) 24. Sweet baked dessert (4) 27. Flexible athlete who vaults and cartwheels (7) 28. Characterised by sorrow or distress (5) 30. A couple (3) 32. Money holder (6) 33. Language of Hindu scripture (8) 34. Goes to spend time with someone (6) 35. The act of deceiving someone (9) 37. Professional laugh maker (8) 38. One wheeled attachment to a motorcycle (4, 3) Down 1. Tony Abbott is ____ wing (5) 2. To look at closely (7) 4. Shakespeare play (7) 5. Old name for the Sydney Transport trains (4, 4) 8. Light up (6) 9. Australian friendship (8) 10. Imperial palace of Beijing (9, 4) 12. Audio news for the visual world, hosted by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman OR this fabulous local news-
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paper (3, 5) 13. Staying in the wild in tents (7) 16. Fail to hit (4) 20. Vibrated or throbbed (8) 21. General name for macropods (8) 25. Cheesy French scrambled egg dish (8) 26. To make someone hungry (6) 27. Dresses (5) 29. Start again (5) 31. Powerful directed lights of one wavelength (6) 36. Frozen water (3)
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Drualla turns 100
Postcard home “Exercise a high degree of caution” is the current official warning for travel to Israel and Jordan. For many, the proximity of the conflicts raging in neighbouring Syria and Iraq make the whole area a no-go zone for travel. I had to throw a little caution to the wind in my recent seven-day journey, particularly in Jordan where tourism infrastructure for independent travellers is not a priority. But one of the many joys of Jordan is there is always someone willing to fix any problem that might arise. Missing the single daily bus from Amman to the famed Petra ruins, I found myself at a desert service station being “fixed” into a private rental car driven by two Dubai-based expats on a weekend away. They’d been told I was an American oil executive - not just some random dude with a battered cabin wheelie.
A Bedouin camel driver atop a Petra ruin
My fixer in Petra was the host of my Airbnb, who organised the fourwheel drive that bounced us over the hills to the back entrance of the 10 kilometre long series of carved canyons that make up the Petra world heritage site. With our late start, we were able to see the Ad Deir monastery glowing rose-gold
in the late afternoon sun at the beginning rather than the end of a 6-hour return trip from the park’s front entrance, and having only to descend and not climb the 1000 steps to the monastery. Without the crowds of day-trippers, we were free to explore the ruins, accompanied only by the Bedouin camel and don-
key drivers water sellers and souvenir hawkers heading home after a hard day’s hawking. Ross Muller, Gerroa
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While the man who built Jameroo’s Drualla died just three years after it was completed, the house went on to be a family home for others over the years. In his obituary John Walkers’ friends commented on the sadness of him not living to enjoy the lovely home he had created and took pride in. To mark its 100th year, the current owners Rosie and David Wilson are opening their carefully restored and sympathetically updated home to the public to raise money for Jamberoo Red Cross. “Ever since we bought the house we have been aware of the affection in which it is held in the community,” says Rosie. “People have often shared their recollections of their connection with the house and shown great interest in our restoration. “We thought we’d hold an open day as a community event to mark its centenary.” The Wilsons have owned the house, on the corner of Drualla Rd and Churchill St, for three years, buying from Angela and Robert Smith who lived there for 35 years. Details: Saturday 12 November 10-2pm, with a few words and cake at midday. Devonshire Tea and a Sausage Sizzle will be available for a small fee from the Red Cross and the Jamberoo Rural Fire Service.