The Bugle 23 September 2017
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Last stand for Iluka Reserve
Inside this issue
Just when it looked like Kiama councillors had made the decision on the fate of Iluka Reserve, Councillor Neil Reilly has kept the outcome in the air by lodging a rescission motion. This will see the issue considered again at Council’s October meeting. Councillors had voted five to three to proceed with the necessary amendments to the Kiama Local Environment Plan to allow the sale of a portion of Iluka Reserve. “It is a decision to change the planning which would allow the land to be developed,” explains Mayor Mark Honey. “We still might not sell it, but it is a step along the way.” As previously reported, the changes are being sought with the intention of selling off nine blocks on the reserve’s northern boundary,
New use for Minnamurra Quarry? p3
while improving the park’s facilities to encourage usage. Net proceeds to Council are expected to be in the region of $2 million. “Any proceeds we make from the sale will be reinvested into commercial activities to help sustain Council in the future,” says Mayor Honey. “The profits have go into other enterprises that will bring a commercial return, helping to safeguard our financial sustainability.” The money is not yet included in the Council’s long term financial projections, which meet all of the State Government’s Fit for the Future ratios. Councillor Mark Way is one who is keen for the sale to proceed. “Only one third of the area is being taken up by residential, and the proposal will be
Extra heritage protection sought for civic precinct p3
a fantastic asset for the community,” he said. Councillor Warren Steel agrees, “Kiama Council has to be entrepreneurial as we can’t just rely on the rates.
I believe this is a win:win.” “If we do nothing it will sit there looking shabby for another 20 years,” said Councillor Andrew Sloan. In an impassioned speech before the vote, Councillor Reilly said there was no evidence that there is a need to sell public recreational land to improve Kiama’s infrastructure and create Minnamurra’s Joel Trist is to be awarded the financial stability. Star of Courage, Australia’s second highest “My observations over the civilian bravery decoration, for his role in last six months show more saving Brett Connellan’s life when he was people use Iluka Reserve attacked by a shark at Bombo in March 2016. than the parks in Bland St and The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of Tombonda Drive, and Peace conspicuous courage in circumstances of Park. Peace Park is the least great peril. used reserve,” he said. “If the The announcement from the Governorcriteria for turning a reserve General’s Office says, in part, “Regardless into a real estate developof the presence of the shark, Mr Trist immement is that it is underused, diately paddled his board towards his friend are you going to have a go and, upon reaching him, slid into the water at Peace Park? I don’t think and helped his friend onto his own board.” you’ve got the nerve.” The medal will be presented at an investiLater he said, “I think we ture at NSW Government House later in have the situation here where the year.
Bravery recognised
we don’t have a reason to do what we are doing. “The Public Exhibition period showed that the proposal is not in the public interest.” Kiama Council has a history of using property development, notably Elambra Estate, as an income stream. It is currently seeking public submissions on its proposed subdivision and sale of five blocks of land on Glenbrook Drive at Bombo, and is investigating the possible sale of eight blocks on the western side of Riverside Drive, opposite Iluka Reserve. Its remaining large parcel of land is at Spring Creek. The September meeting also approved the change needed to allow the sale of a property in O’Connell St, Gerringong, currently leased to the Department of Housing.
Superoos break drought p6
Preparing for the 170th Kiama Show p7
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What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 2-5pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 4 October Assembling Aesthetics Work by Robyn Sharp at the Little Blowhole Art Bar
22-24 Sept Folk by the Sea Friday and Saturday ticketed event in and around Kiama Showgrounds. Free concerts on Sunday in Hindmarsh Park and at Kiama Bowlo. See folkbythesea.com.au for details
Sat 23 Sept Second Hand Saturday Black Beach, 8-noon Kiama Makers and Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
Bundanon’s Siteworks 2017 Art meets science at the Arthur Boyd Estate on the Shoalhaven River, from noon. $12 See bundanon.com.au
Sun 24 Sept Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm 19th Annual EJ and EH Holden Owners Show and Shine Black Beach, gold coin donation
Sat 30 Sept
Fern and Blackwood Sts, Gerringong, 3-7pm
Fri 6 Oct Pics & Flicks See below
7-8 Oct Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around the area www.kiamaartstrail.com
Sun 8 Oct Rotary Festival of the Choirs Kiama Pavilion, 1.30-5pm
Sun 15 Oct
Kiama Anglican Church Kiama Seaside Markets Spring Fair Black Beach, 9-3pm 2 Terralong St, 8.30-noon
Sun 1 Oct Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, Kiama 1-3.30pm
Mon 2 Oct Long Weekend Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm
Thurs 5 Oct Twilight Markets Anglican Church, cnr
All fair in war? Not for the faint hearted, October’s Pics & Flicks is a story that involves love, hate, revenge, and reconciliation. Land of Mine is set in the days following the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945, when German POWs held in Denmark were forced by the Allied forces to clear the millions of landmines laid by their army. Most of these soldiers were teenagers, with minimal or no training in defusing explosives; more than half of them were killed or severely wounded in the process. The Danish/German film was nominated for a foreignlanguage Oscar earlier this year. Details: Fri 6 Oct, Gerringong Town Hall. Tickets go on sale at 7.20pm with the film starting at 8.00pm. $10 on the night, or buy an annual subscription.
20-24 Oct
Lost and Found Treasures of Kiama More next issue
21 Oct Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall, 9-2pm
Sat 4 Nov Opera in the Valley See right
New season of Nippers Local surf lifesaving clubs are encouraging families to join their children up as Nippers for the coming season. The Nippers program, for children aged five to thirteen, promotes water safety skills and confidence in a safe beach environment. Nippers participate in fun and interactive activities covering surf safety, first aid, sun safety, communication and physical skills including surf swimming, board paddling, beach sprinting providing pathways for participation in both lifesaving and surf sports. The first day of Nippers at Kiama SLSC is the 8 October opening at 9am. Registration prices: Under 6-8s $50; Under 914s $75; and Family $180. Uniforms extra. Complete registrations at www.sls.com.au/join
Turning bras into fascinators
20th Opera in the Valley
For early readers of The Bugle, don’t miss the opportunity to catch the 2nd Bi Annual Exhibition of the Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association South Group, showcasing printing, dyeing, felted items, encaustics, art quilts, embroidery and art to wear. This year, as part of the Exhibition, members have also created fascinator hats from bras to raise funds for The Rebecca Wilson Fellowship into Breast Cancer Research. The hats are $25 each, with all sales proceeds going to the cause. “You will be surprised how good a Creative Bra can look on your head and how good you will feel for supporting Rebecca at a sporting event such as Spring Carnival,” says the organiser Nancy Conboy.
Tickets for the Jamberoo CWA’s 20th Opera in the Valley are now on sale at Elders Real Estate, and the organisers are advising everyone to get in quick to ensure a seat. “Jose Carbo, then a 29 year old baritone, started off his career at our very first Opera and is now an international star,” says Ivy Ruhnau. “We are delighted that Jose will be performing and sharing this celebration with us, and that Glenn Amer will again be the Musical Director.” The concert will be on Saturday 4 November at the School of Arts Hall in Jamberoo. Tickets are $50.
Details: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, 9-4pm, the Old Court House, cnr of Cliff Rd and Harbour St Wollongong
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Higher dual occupancy thresholds put on LGA’s greenfield sites The September meeting of Council has endorsed a planning proposal to change the Kiama Local Environment Plan to increase the minimum sizes for dual occupancy to be possible on greenfield sites. The change, seen as crucial to help achieve the intent of the draft Jamberoo Development Control Plan to retain a village feel, was originally rejected at the August meeting. “It is a way of helping to preserve the character of the area by reducing density,” says General Manager Michael Forsyth. The proposed change will increase the minimum lot size for R2 land in all future greenfield subdivisions from 800m2 to 1200m2 in
Jamberoo, and from 450m2 to 600m2 in new developments in Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa. There are presently four planning proposals before Council for greenfield development: Drualla Rd, Jamberoo; Irvine St, Kiama; Iluka Reserve, Kiama Downs; and Golden Valley Rd, Jamberoo. The effect of the change on the Golden Valley Rd development, which prompted the development of a Jamberoo specific DCP, would be to reduce the theoretical maximum number of new dwellings from 88 to 58. The change will not affect the minimum lot sizes required for dual occupancy in already developed areas.
New use suggested for Minnamurra Quarry
Heritage precinct to Helium balloon ban get further protection
Kiama Council has joined the worldwide movement to reduce plastic contamination of the ocean by banning the release of helium filled balloons. The balloons will be baned at Council events and on Council managed land. Kiama is the last South Coast council to join in the ban. Concerns centre not only on the balloons, but on the damage caused to marine animals and birds by the hard plastic used to seal them and the strings attached.
Close on the heels of the establishment of Kiama’s first Heritage Conservation Area, at Pheasant Point, steps are to be taken to give the historic precinct around Manning, Terralong, Railway and Bong Bong Sts in Kiama the same level of protection in the face of development pressures. “We are delighted by the news,” says Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama & District Historical Society. “This idea was brought up years ago, but it has never got off the ground. “The listing in the LEP will provide statutory pro-
tection to the integrity of the whole area, on top of the individual state or local heritage listings that apply to ten of the buildings already.” Council’s General Manager Michael Forsyth says the process of preparing the planning proposal and getting it approved is expected to take 6-12 months. “Having the precinct declared a Heritage Conservation Area will elevate its status,” he says. Heritage concerns have recently been raised over a number of DAs for redevelopment in Manning St.
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Council’s disused, and unused, quarry at Minnamurra may have at long last found a new purpose. A report is being prepared on a proposal to turn the crater into a BMX/Pump Track for the many locals who enjoy this more adventurous form of cycling. Minnamurra parent and cycling enthusiast Michael Thompson is championing the idea of a Bike Skills Park, based on his family’s experience using such facilities in other places. He says most young people ride BMX or mountain bikes, which are designed for different terrains than existing cycleways. “The idea is to provide a safe fun place for children to learn and improve bike riding skills away from roads, car parks and footpaths.” The quarry is already maintained by Council, and has fencing which can be used to restrict hours. Mr Thompson says a Bike Skills Park could be fashioned largely from material already on site, keeping costs to a minimum. He believes the community will be right behind the proposal, helping with its design and building.
KIAMA BLINDS & CURTAIN DESIGNS
In the schoolyard
Conservation undermined
Formerly Kiama Curtains
Kiama Public School has been named 1 of 40 schools (primary and secondary, public and private) across Australia to receive the prestigious Innovative School award by Innovator Magazine. The award is given to schools who have embedded innovative and creative practices in the curriculum that improve teaching and learning outcomes and student engagement. At KPS we are dedicated to provide stimulating learning experiences for our students and teachers. We have a garden/farm program, dedicated Science room and an outdoor learning area where classes can cook and experiment. Our new EcoVenture zone playground is providing students with an exciting alternative play area. These programs are in addition to our well established Creative Arts and Sports programs. One of our focus areas this year is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We are extending our 3D Printing and Robotics programs to all classes, focusing on teamwork and problem solving.
As a landowner who entered into a Voluntary Conservation Agreement (VCA) with NSW National Parks, environmentalist Howard H Jones is concerned by the detail of the State Government’s new Biodiversity Conservation Act. He says it reveals lands conserved under a VCA may accrue biodiversity credits if a future purchaser of the land chooses to convert the VCA into a ‘Stewardship Agreement’. “My wife and I entered into a VCA to protect the values of our 60 acres of unspoiled subtropical rainforest on Saddleback beyond our lifetime,” says Mr Jones. “We understood that this reduced the monetary value of our land, as the VCA was in perpetuity and required us to forfeit future development rights, but we very pleased to be conserving biodiversity. “This legislation now puts a dollar value on that biodiversity value, so our land could become a tool to enable biodiversity destruction by future purchasers, undermining our conservation intentions.”
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We have two teams entered into the First LEGO League Robotics competition this year and we had two girl groups enter the ‘Search For The Next Tech Girl Superhero’ challenge to promote girls involvement in STEM. These two all-girl teams created unique Apps to tackle a social issue, then also created a business plan to market the App. Our Year 4 team, Coder Chicks, who created an app called RAKit (promoting Random Acts of Kindness and empathy among children) was successful in winning the Best
Business Plan Award. They were competing against over 260 teams from around Australia and New Zealand. Our Coder Chicks have been invited to discuss their App development for submission to the international Technovation Challenge, and are now official ‘Tech girls are superheroes’ Ambassadors. Report from KPS Let us know if your school has something worth sharing with the community. Contact Cathy at emailthebugle@ gmail.com Contact Cathy at
To the Editor I just want to let you know the result of our Wrap With Love Knit In, held in the Kiama Library on 7 September. Kiama Knit In was such a successful morning attracting four new knitters with many ladies attending, knitting and plenty of chatting! Many finished wraps came in and lots of squares to sort into wraps. It is important for knitters to have the squares made to the normal size of 25cms (10 inch square) with enough yarn to sew up with the when casting off. So far, this year 150 wraps have been processed and sent to the warehouse for distribution. Special thanks to teacher
Patrice Jaynson who guided her students at Albion Park High School to make four well knitted wraps. Also to the ladies who put squares together and finish with a crochet border. Many thanks to all involved with Wrap With Love. Rae McClymont Minnamurra ps. Just a note to say I receive many odd size squares and it is very difficult to try and match these well intentioned efforts. If knitters can please knit the 25cm squares it is much appreciated. We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters are published at the Editor’s discretion.
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Get ready for the fire season With the long range forecast pointing toward a hot, dry fire season ahead, local Rural Fire Services participated in the Get Ready Weekend to encourage people to think ahead to mitigate danger. Jamberoo RFS held its second Kids Fun Day and mini emergency services expo to help get the messages across. The NSW Rural Fire Service has prepared a guide to help people prepare for the season ahead, based on four simple steps: ♦ Discuss what to do if a bush fire threatens your home ♦ Prepare your home and get it ready for the bush fire season ♦ Know the bush fire alert levels ♦ Keep the bush fire information numbers, websites and the smart phone app, Fires Near Me.
Jamberoo RFS’s John Temlett with Smokey the Koala
Details and checklists are available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
Cultural Grants awarded The winners of the winter round of Kiama Council Cultural Grants have been announced, with a total of $11,000 being awarded from applications totalling $21,850. The grants will help establish a new music festival and a community orchestra, fund a mural at the Showgrounds, help introduce a local band to a wider audience, and assist with the cost of a young performing artist travelling to the US.
Jamberoo Music Festival $3,000 Jamberoo Music Festival is a new community based, family friendly music, performing arts and cultural festival. It will feature over 40 acts including circus and street performers, local and national musicians, markets stalls, a busking competition, music-related workshops and craftsmen, and an open mic competition.
Kiama-Jamberoo Community Strings $2,000 The Kiama-Jamberoo Community String Orchestra is being established for musicians aged 12 to 100 who play violin, viola, cello and double bass. The purpose is to play for enjoyment, improvement and participation in community performances. Stables Mural $2,000 A public mural is to be painted on the rear of the stables at Kiama Showground overlooking Surf Beach. Pacific Ave EP and Tour $3,000 Local band Pacific Ave is recording a five track EP that is planned to be finished late this year and planning a debut tour in the summer. Youth Arts Scholarship: Australian Institute of Performing Arts (AIPA) Trip $1,000 The scholarship will help fund Lachlan Moss’ AIPA trip to the US to perform in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and the Hollywood Christmas Parade. In between these, performers will be offered masterclasses from industry professionals in voice and dance. Page 5 ♦ The Bugle 23 September 2017
Superoos bring it home
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Celebrations are still in full swing in Jamberoo following their first grade rugby league team taking out the VB South Coast Group 7 Rugby League competition for the first time in 43 years. The Superoos, who had earlier won the league’s Minor Premiership, took out the Grand Final 18-14 after a titanic battle against local rivals Kiama Knights. The game went right down to the wire, with the clinching try coming through Jamberoo centre Trent Ryan in the 71st minute. The Knights jumped out of the blocks and raced to an
8-0 lead in better than even time, with wingers Jay Delaney and Cam Cornell crossing, while Jamberoo lost vice-captain and hooker James Asquith with an ankle injury in just the fifth minute in a major injury blow. However the Superoos hit back with two tries of their own through Trent Ryan and five-eighth Josh Kent, which were both converted by Dean Watling to see their side take a 12-8 lead. But not to be denied, Knights captain Kieran Poole snatched the head back when his try was converted by half Dean Vassoler
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and that tenuous 14-12 lead remained until Ryan’s late try sealed the game. Josh Kent was a welldeserved Man of the Match and was well supported by Aaron Grigg, replacement hooker Jade Tooth, Mark Asquith and captain-coach Jono Dallas, while Cameron Whittaker, Cam Cornell and Josh Toohey were best for the Knights. The First Grade loss was the only downside for the Knights as they defeated Gerringong Lions 20-4 to win Reserve Grade and won the Ladies League Tag 20-16 over Milton-Ulladulla.
Secondary dwellings under review Approval of a large secondary dwelling on rural land on Minnamurra Lane has led to Councillor Andrew Sloan asking for a report on the feasibility of a planning proposal adjusting the size of secondary dwellings from 100% to 25%. “The whole idea of secondary dwellings is to allow for small cottages for staff or granny flats rather than another large house,” he said.
Pulling together to put on our 170th Show The Kiama Show might not be until the January long weekend, but Show Society Secretary Sue GrangerHolcombe says this is the busiest time of the year for the organisers. “2018 is the Show’s 170th year, and we want to pull out all the stops to celebrate,” she says. “We are one of the oldest shows in Australia, and are very proud of our unbroken tradition.” The first Kiama Show was held in the grounds of the Fitzroy Inn, on Pheasant Point. The Show moved to its current location in 1897, after periods being held on the site of the current post office and at Blowhole Point. Research undertaken at last year’s Show backs up its claim to being a major drawcard, with over 10,000 people attending across the two days. Of those, 40 per cent were locals, 40 per cent were from the Illawarra and 20 per cent were from Sydney. Last year’s Show attracted an impressive 2,200 Pavilion entries, as well as strong competition in the cattle, horse and ring events. “As one of the first shows
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of the year, and the timing before the end of the summer holidays is great for families,” says Ms GrangerHolcombe. The first day of next year’s Show is on Australia Day, which is expected to draw even bigger crowds after a traditional Aussie experience. “We always say we are putting Kiama on show, and this year there will be an extra emphasis on our farming heritage,” she says. She says she is delighted with the marketing support that has been offered by the newly established Desti-
nation Kiama Having booked the entertainment, headlined this time by the Rooftop Express Show, the Society is now looking for more sponsors to help defray the costs. “We are very pleased to say our major sponsors Kiama Council, Cleary Bros, Waldie & Co Accountants, Harcourts Real Estate, Kiama and Carter Ferguson - have already been joined this year by Harrigan Ford Yallah, WesTrac, Toyota and The Bugle,” says Mrs Granger-Holcombe. “However we still need the support of more local businesses or individuals to help make the Show a Situated in a peaceful and private little corner success.” Sponsorship packages of Kiama, at the end offer a variety of benefits of the Odessa Arcade, depending on the amount we provide the best pledged. customer service and “It is a great way to be little gifts! Come down seen supporting our commuand say hello! We would nity’s oldest institution. love to meet you! “Without our sponsors, the Show wouldn’t go on.” Kiama t 0401 946 690 Another way of supporting
the Show is by attending the Show Ball, which is being held on 18 November at the Leisure Centre. Details: The 170th Kiama Show will be on 26 & 27 January. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Sue on 4233 1597
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Club news Rotary helping to outfit Madang Hospital kitchen For a number of years, Kiama Rotary has had a ‘sister club’ relationship with the Rotary Club of Madang in PNG. The latest initiative is an ambitious one, to help get Madang Hospital’s kitchen up to required and acceptable standards. Kiama Council has agreed to a request to donate the disused steel benches, cabinets, shelving and equipment from the former Kiama
CWA Evening Branch attracts inaugural members Hospital kitchen to Rotary, which will then ship them to PNG. While the items have only scrap metal value here, they will greatly improve the Madang Hospital kitchen. A volunteer working team, expected to comprise members and associates of the Kiama, Gerringong and Berry Rotary Clubs will go to Madang in 2018 to carry out the installation.
Eight women attended the first dinner meeting of the Kiama CWA, held to attract some younger women to the branch. We are told it was a great success, and that Katherine, Kathryn or Cath was the most popular name last night. The first formal meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th October, at Speak and Easy in Collins St, 6 for 6.30. Any other women who would like to become members of the Evening Branch are welcome to attend. Enquiries to Jann 0427 962 116 or Jennifer 0418 600 068.
Change in store for Gerringong Bowlo Sandra McCarthy’s Gerringong Bowlo Revival Crew was successful in winning six of the nine positions at the Club’s recent election. Mrs McCarthy was returned as Chair, being joined by Glenn Kolomeitz as Vice chair, Nicole VernonRogers as Treasurer, and Marty Smith, Cherie Burton and Phil Vernon-Rogers as directors. Glenn Benson, Barry Smithers and Gloria Carmichael were also voted back onto the Board. After the election, Sandra McCarthy said, “On behalf of the incoming board I say thank you to everyone who took the time to vote Left: Bowlo Revival Crew, for the future with cheer squad of our Club. “The high turnout and interest shown sends a strong message that our community cares about the Club and would like to see better services and improved amenity. The members have elected a balanced board with new ideas, professional skills and experience.”
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Gerringong Rotary Club has presented a cheque for $1000 to Gerringong Bush Fire Brigade for the purchase of much needed equipment which will enable the brigade to operate efficiently when confronted with the task of fighting fires or attending accidents or rescues. “The Rotary Club has had a long association with the brigade through their participation in various events which include the annual street parade and the monthly markets to name a few,” says President Graham St Clair.
Council restructure
Mayoral Column Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers zen, Young Citizen, Senior Citizen and Community Group of the Year. You may recognise the names of some of our previous winners – Col Rathbone, Dorothy Hanbridge, Jessica Plowman, Norma Stead, Penny Hartgerink, Ray Whiting, Gerry McInerney, Kiama Meals on Wheels This week I am asking the and the list goes on. Each community for nominations of these, in some way have for the 2018 Australia Day made a difference whether awards. I believe it is very it be through supporting important to recognise the community groups, assisting unsung heroes of the comthose in need or excelling in munity, the special people their field. who have gone above and I am sure you would all beyond to help others and know someone that deserves contribute to our community a nomination. Forms are spirit. available online at Nominations opened on www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or 12 September and Council pop into the Administration held a morning tea to unveil Centre and collect a form our new-look range of from the customer service Australia Day awards and team. Council has also put announce a few changes to together some handy top tips the 2018 award celebration. for writing a nomination. We will be taking our It is also the time of the awards ceremony on the year that sports teams are road, with the 2018 Awards reaching the pointy end of being held at the Jamberoo winter competitions. Our School of Arts on Australia local teams were well repreDay. Categories have been sented in the South Coast streamlined to include Citi- Group 7 Rugby League
grand final on the weekend. In a thrilling game the Superoos defeated the Kiama Knights 18 to 14. It was rather a historical moment as this was the Jamberoo Superoos first Group 7 premiership win in the top grade in 43 years while the Knights have not appeared in a grand final since 1990 (last winning in 1985). Well done to the Kiama Knights reserve grade and the ladies tag teams who also won on the day. The Gerringong Breakers Football Club men’s first grade will be playing in their grand final in Nowra on the weekend. And both their ladies reserve and first grade, for the third year running, have taken out the Minor and Major Premiership quinella. To add to that tally, Kiama Power have qualified for the grand final in both the first and second division to be played in Towradgi on Saturday. It is great to see our local teams doing so well and to all those players, young and old, congratulations on your efforts.
Council has announced an organisational restructure to create a new department focused solely on aged care and disability services. Until now, as Director of Community Services, Clare Rogers, has also had responsibility for Kiama Library, community planning, youth services and cultural development. The restructure will see those sections transfer to an expanded Corporate, Commercial and Community Services Department, under Kerry McMurray, to create a standalone Blue Haven Department, under Ms Rogers. “The aged care and disability services sectors are undergoing great expansion and change, and having a dedicated department will help Council better manage those challenges,” says General Manager Michael Forsyth. Remaining departments of Engineering and Works and Environmental Services have not been changed. The vacant position of Director Environmental Services is currently being advertised.
Chamber’s new board
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The Kiama & District Business Chamber has elected its Board for 2017/8, with Lush Flowers’ Marie Beikmanis being re-elected for a fourth term as President. She says last year was a great year for the Chamber, with the appointment of an Executive Officer and a successful membership drive. “We have well over one hundred members now,” Mrs Beikmanis says. “New members tell us they have joined because they want to be included in our Business Directory and want to have the opportunity
to network and learn with other business people. “We have committed to holding a networking meeting or workshop each month in the coming year to keep the momentum going. “With business slow, not just here but everywhere, we want to concentrate on what we can do to help local businesses prosper. “Our focus will be on business, business, business.” Mrs Beikmanis says the Chamber will be working closely with Council’s Destination Kiama to promote tourism in the area.
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Yoke Armchair in Red Cedar
Swivel back armchairs in Blackwood and leather
Freeform table to seat 8 in Spotted Gum
Left to right: Kay McNiven, Cameron McDonald, Gavin McClure (Vice President), Marie Beikmanis (President), Greg Langford (Treasurer/ Secretary), Shane Douglas, Steve Warwick and Gary McKay.
“Tourism is Kiama’s lifeblood,” she says. The Bugle spoke to Mrs Beikmanis as she was heading off to attend the World Conference of Business Chambers in Sydney. “I’m looking forward to being inspired by other Chambers and coming back with new ideas,” she said.
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Out & about
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At the Kiama Classic Family Fun Bike Ride Cyclists of all ages were out for the annual Kiama Classic, a fun ride from Black Beach to Kendalls and return. The Classic is held each year as part of Bike Week.
Matt Brown and Astin Lee with their daughter Amelia
Mary-Jo Conneely with Ava Sloan and her brother Ewan
Kiama Bicycle Users Group volunteers: Lynne McGregor, Ross Mansell, Alison Langham, Robert Munkman, Greg Cunningham, Phil Greenaway, Barry Booth, Christa Cliff and John Tomlinson
Jason and Reuben Galloway
Ryan, Jane and Daniel Flint
Philippa, Jack and Scott Aitken
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Twins Xander and Cooper with their parents Tim and Brin Mullan
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Painting iron ore magnate supporting The Force rugby team 3. Bloke comet is named after 5. Cows do this with their food. Past tense. 6. Highest point of something 7. Trivial lie 9. Name of NZ national rugby team 12. Name of South African rugby team player 13. Alloy of copper and zinc and last name of Wallaby centre in late 1960s 15. How play is restarted after ball goes into touch 18. Number of points for try 20. Rugby competition between Aust and NZ 23. The Rebels are based in which state? 24. Name of Sydney Rugby club competition (5,6) 26. One twelfth of a foot 27. Five toed pachyderms 29. Front row rugby player
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A crossword with a mostly Rugby flavour ACROSS 1. NSW Super Rugby team player 4. Killer whale 8. NZ rugby war cry 10. Container in which you put rubbish 11. 19th Century schoolboy who picked up the ball and ran with it. Rugby World Cup named after him (7,4,5) 14. Kiama dairy farmer who played half back for the Wallabies 16. Hazy indistinct representation 17. Expensive part of London. Place on the Monopoly board just before GO 19. Nick name for Parramatta Rugby League team 21. Look at. Electronically copy 22. Spade 25. Australian who is head coach of English Rugby 28. Former monarch of Iran 31. #13 in Rugby Union 33. Product of human creativity 35.The delerium tremens. Alcoholic poisoning. 36. Cathy Law has this position in The Bugle 37. Winner of womens rugby 7s at the Rio Olympics 38. Female pronoun 41. Region in Southern Island of NZ supporting The Highlanders 42. Last name Australian rugby coach 43. Backline player. Stands behind everybody else 45. Canberra based Super Rugby team 46. 100th Anniversary
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30. Sydney team known as The Galloping Greens 32. Information, current affairs: Channel Two at 7pm 34. Numbers 11 & 14 in a rugby team are called ------37 Captain ---- in Moby Dick 39. Where the 2019 rugby
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45. Adverb. Pass a given point. Crossword compiled by Steve Law
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Have you ever taken a map, closed your eyes, and blindly picked a spot to take your holiday? That’s what it's like to be an eclipse chaser. Except instead of luck choosing where you go, the alignment of the sun, moon and earth choose for you. It’s a fantastic way to travel because you end up going places and experiencing cultures normally consider your comfort zone. That wasn’t the case this year though. I have always
wanted to visit the USA and the Great American Eclipse of 2017 provided the perfect excuse. My Dad and I had been planning this trip since his first eclipse 2012. We wanted to see more than just the eclipse though. I can now consider flying over and into the steaming caldera of Mt St Helens in a helicopter one of the greatest things I have ever done. Yellowstone National Park was magnificent. Watching bison freely roaming the
grassy Lamar Valley, and sometimes causing bisonjams as they crossed the roads, was inspiring, as was the raw beauty and uncapped ferocity of the geysers. We decided to watch the eclipse from Jackson Hole in Wyoming, with the Grand Teton mountain range providing a dramatic backdrop as we stood beneath the moon’s shadow as it raced across the planet at 3000km/hr. But our holiday was more than just the dynamic beauty
of the country and the stellar marvel before our eyes. It was the people. Everyone we met from our waiter on our first evening in Seattle, the owners of each RV park we stayed at, and everyone who, by the same astronomical fortune, joined us beneath the stars and the mountains to see the sun swallowed hole; those generous friendly people made our holiday uniquely wonderful and difficult to repeat. David Finlay, Kiama
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If you’ve been meaning to get involved with U3A this year, you’ve only got one term left to make good that new year’s resolution. “We are offering a wide range of interesting and popular courses to our members this term, on topics and activities including art, history, current affairs, dancing, philosophy, Mah Jong, Tai Chi Qigong, meditation, and music for pleasure,” says U3A’s Richard Owens. “Join in and enjoy some stimulating time with us.” The program for this term’s popular Monday Talks is: 16 Oct Team Rubicon Australia: Disasters are our business Sean O'Loughlin 23 Oct 3D Printing: from mass customisation to tailor made biomedical devices Adam Taylor 30 Oct Tales about Tapestries: Ancient and modern Margaret Silburn and Wendy Leatheam 6 Nov Excursion 13 Nov Is Dog Ownership Beneficial for Human Health? Lauren Powell 20 Nov A Trip to Israel and the Middle East Gareth Ward MP 27 Nov A Game Without Rules? Social media attacks on modern corporations Ian Brown The classes and talks are held at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre. All welcome to the talks which are free to members, with a Gold Coin donation to support cost of the Hall. Details: Term 4 enrolments are on 9 Oct 2-4pm and 10 Oct, 2-3pm at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre. Visit www.kiama.u3anet.org.au for details.
If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard home (even when you are back) to emailthebugle@gmail.com