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Cathryn’s Guiding Star

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Back to the Future By Marian SAMPSON

300 Plus q Emma Davis, Sam Schadw, Marley Reynell and Amy Cross in their 1930s swimsuits as would have been seen at the venue in its early days. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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IT was cool retro and modern, all at once, as Shoal Bay Country Club launched its new facility to the community. The venue’s history dates back to the iconic 1930s and there were 30s swimsuit models at the Opening reflecting the venues history. The Club also celebrated the history of the area in black and white images in the downstairs bar. The once rarely used upstairs section of the Club along with the main bar area, has undergone a six million dollar refit and there has been a change of focus for the venue as well. There is nothing old fashioned about the new sound system which will be used as the Club hosts a range of great bands and performers including an upcoming show CONTINUED Page 2

By Marian Sampson THEY came to listen to the Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) views on built heights in Nelson Bay this week. Over 300 people attended CONTINUED Page 2

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by bands that are as iconic as the venue, including Mental as Anything, The Radiators, and Dragon. Proud owner Andrew Lazarus told News Of The Area, “We are getting great feedback from people; they are telling me it is good to be back.” The venue is definitely now family friendly. Delivering concerts for

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the meeting which was held at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club just one of the venues which the TRRA believes will be affected by the adoption of the proposed Nelson Bay and Foreshore Strategy. While the TRRA showed imagery of a potential building on one site, Mayor Ryan Palmer stated that the ratios in the strategy would only allow a three story building in the position which TRRA show a ten story structure. There is a general consensus that the town will benefit from street scaping and that there is a need to create jobs, particularly to build opportunities for young people. The investment of $140,000 which is matched funding from the NSW Government and Council was well received. Nigel Waters of the TRRA told News Of The Area, “The Mayor’s willingness to review the current proposal to allow 10 storey buildings anywhere in the town centre is to be

Marian SAMPSON q Radio Bay FM’s Geoff and Jean Brown at the opening of the Shoal Bay Country Club. Photo by Marian Sampson.

q Andrew Lazarus of the Shoal Bay Country Club. Photo by Marian Sampson. kids is just one of the plans that the venue is looking at in the future. “The Shoal Bay Country

commended.” “It was very clear, as it has been all along, that the local community is overwhelmingly opposed to high rise development, and frustrated that Council keeps coming back with plans to ‘lift the lid’ on heights.

Club is also supporting Nelson Bay Soccer and Rugby League Club which is exciting,” he said.

“We therefore welcome the Mayor’s commitment at the forum to consider finer-grained ‘stepped’ height controls, as part of a solution,” he said. When asked about the possibility of the plan allowing building on the

q Geoff Washington President of the TRRA addressing the packed auditorium. Photo by Marian Sampson.

While work on the public areas is now complete, the team are about to embark

on the next stage which is an upgrade of the Conference facilities.

Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve, Stephen Crowe of Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “The current planning controls have been in place since 2013. “They can be changed, but there is no appetite to develop any of that land by Council.” During his presentation to the floor Nigel Waters of the TRRA stated that if the built height of 10 storeys was adopted for Nelson Bay it would apply to all of Port Stephens. In response to the TRRA claim that the heights would

be set for the whole LGA,Steve Crowe said, “The only height controls under consideration through the ‘Draft Delivery Program’ are those in the study boundary of Nelson Bay.” The draft strategy can be found on Port Stephens Council’s website and you can have your say on the strategy until 4 April, 2018. Council staff are encouraging people to comment on the strategy and held drop in sessions in Apex Park making themselves available to address individual concerns.

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q TRRA’s Dick Appleby, Nigel Waters and Geoff Washington preparing to fight built heights throughout the Nelson Bay CBD on the Eastern Groin of the Nelson Bay Marina. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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Art with Nature

This Exhibition, which combines Art with Nature, will coincide with a major Exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.

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PORT Stephens Community Art Centre will be presenting a small display of Australian Plants as Bonsai, for one week 14-21 March. This Exhibition which combines art with nature will coincide with a major Exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. Bonsai is an ancient Japanese art that takes patience and dedication. The Chinese also have a version of the art form which is known as penzai, but the

best recognised term for these tiny trees is Bonsai. Trees are planted in small containers and shaped to mimic the shapes of fully grown plants. Sometime those practising Bonsai also create miniature landscapes under the trees that they have lovingly shaped. Bonsai uses copper wire and pruning to train the plant to the desired shape. Meryl Miller of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre told News Of The Area, “For many years Bonsai artists around Australia have

been using native plants to create wonderful examples of miniature trees. “There has been an increasing interest in using native plant material and our natural environment has inspired a new approach, to try to incorporate a more Australian style, to emulate how these trees appear in the bush,” she said. The display at the Art Centre will include many native species including several types of figs, banksia and bottlebrush. All trees will be for sale and proceeds support the centre.

q Marine Rescue members Seleana Powell and Trevor Moxon with their raffle prizes.

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Hot on the heels of the Region’s Game Fishing Tournaments, we have The Trailer Boat Fishing Comp, Women Who Sail and Sail Port Stephens all on the sparkling waters of the Bay.

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q Melanie Delaney & Marilyne Anderson with some of their bonsais.

WITH a host of events on the Port’s waterways in the coming weeks, Marine Rescue Port Stephens has a busy two months ahead of them. Good weather and our wonderful environment sees plenty of boats out on our waters, and that means plenty of help needed from the team at Marine Rescue Port Stephens. Hot on the heels of the Region’s Game Fishing Tournaments, we have The Trailer Boat Fishing Comp, Women who Sail and Sail Port Stephens all on the sparkling waters of the Bay. The volunteer driven Marine Rescue service will be at various sites across these Events

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raising vital funds to keep their boats in the water and the radio base operational. While anyone who has ever been in trouble on our waters knows Marine Rescue will be there to help: we often don’t think about the actual costs involved. Peter Young who is on the Fundraising Committee for Marine Rescue told News Of The Area, “It costs over $185,000 to cover the services overheads. “To help raise funds to run the base and boats, along with our collection boats at these three Events we will be running a raffle with a Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 Laptop as First prize, other prizes include fishing gear, a painting and even a BBQ.” he said. There is a total prize pool over $2,500. Tickets can be purchased

at the Marine Rescue base at Little Beach and at various Events around the Bay, it will be drawn on the last day of Sail Port Stephens on 15 April. Marine Rescue Port Stephens volunteers go to sea to help people in trouble in the worst of conditions. They brave the weather, that should see them in a safe harbour, so that we can all rest assured that our families and friends will have help if they are in danger. They tow boats back to harbour, they give their time and expertise as volunteers and they need the support of our community, and those they bring home safe to keep the engines running. One thing we depend on is that Marine Rescue Port Stephens will be there.

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Dear News Of The Area, THE State government and Port Stephens Council, are investigating whether the ‘Coastal Lands Protection Scheme’ can be used to bring the Mambo wetlands site back to public ownership after it was sold ‘by mistake’ in 2016. This Scheme is used to bring significant coastal lands into public ownership following voluntary agreement and negotiation between the owner and the government. In the case of the Mambo land the parties in the negotiations will be the owner, who doesn’t particularly want to sell the land and the Liberal/National government that is desperate to buy the land back to minimise any further political damage following its ‘mistake’. When a sale is negotiated between an unmotivated vendor and a desperate purchaser the price paid is usually well above market value. It is highly likely that the Mambo land, which was sold for $250,000, will have to be bought back, by the government, for a price far in excess of that amount. Then we’ll see which Political Party understands a balance sheet! Any buyback price above $250,000 will be money that could otherwise have been spent on schools, roads and hospitals, if it were not for the Liberal governments ‘mistake’. Grant Kennett Corlette

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Chamber President Leah Anderson advised members how the Chamber was proposing to respond to Council in relation to the draft Nelson Bay Strategy.

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THE Tomaree Business Chamber enjoyed a great turnout from the business community at a recent Networking Event which was held on Moonshadow TQC. Over 85 local business people gathered and enjoyed a cruise down the bay while networking and learning a little more about each other. Chamber President Leah Anderson advised members how the Chamber was proposing to respond to Council in relation to the draft Nelson Bay Strategy. The Chamber Executive held a special meeting giving up their Saturday to formulate a response to the issue which will impact member businesses and individuals. Leah was also congratulated by the membership for being awarded Port Stephens Business Woman of the Year. Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “This Networking Event will be a hard act to follow, but it is great for us all to experience the Bay and the different business offerings that are here.” Chamber Board Member Mel Turner of Moonshadow TQC conducted a fun speed networking activity which saw businesses connecting on a different level.

The Chamber holds regular Bay Business Breakfasts and Evening networking events for members and is currently working on a Civic Pride program to enhance the look and feel of the Nelson Bay CBD.

q Tomaree Business Chamber President Leah Anderson spoke to local businesses on the cruise. Photo by Marian Sampson.

My Year 1 son gets a ridiculous amount of homework. If his teacher is doing her job properly, why do we have to be burdened with all this extra work and stress? A frazzled Mrs MR, Hawks Nest. Dear Mrs MR,

I’m not sure what your occupation is, but I’m guessing you have never been responsible for the social, emotional, academic and physical development of up to 30 children for over 30 hours each week (and that is disregarding the many hours of preparation, report writing, professional development and so on). Have you spent much time in a classroom, Mrs MR? I used to be a Year 1 parent helper for just one hour a day. At the end of that hour I would stumble towards the exit gate with an excruciating headache and a nervous twitch. Small children are like rabid dogs. It is very important that you don’t get down on their level or they will quite literally attack you and you’ll never get back up again. Don’t let those cute smiles, innocent eyes and podgy limbs fool you. You are basically in a room surrounded by miniature Kim Jong-uns. Does that sound like fun to you? Then there are the school discos, where poor Mrs Morcombe with her dodgy hip has to stomp along to ‘We Will Rock You’ while you have a bottle of red, a pizza and a whinge at the local tavern. Or what about the school camps where parents like you neglect to mention that little Timothy has a habit of sleepwalking and doesn’t have the mental aptitude to find a toilet, instead choosing to vomit, after a big dose of camp-issued Bolognese, in another kid’s bed. You are also the parent who picks Timothy up half an hour late and Mrs Morcombe has to play babysitter as well as educator, because your job is somehow more important than hers. Teachers should receive nothing but admiration, Mrs MR. If you have to listen to Timothy stutter his way through ‘My Dog Rex’ every night until he works his way up to ‘My Sister Sue’, then so be it. Carpe diem, Jasminda

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Chloe, Cathyrn’s Guiding Star Cathryn’s story is one of courage and love. Cathyrn’s current Guide Dog is Chloe a Labrador, who is four years old.

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AT a recent meeting of the Fingal Bay Probus Club Cathryn Gilewski spoke about the freedom Chloe has given her. She held members entranced by her personal story of how living with a guide dog is an essential and wonderful part of her and her family’s life. She spoke about The Guide Dogs NSW/ACT breeding programme and how puppies that are selected spend their first year of life with a puppy

raising family. After their year in foster care the puppies that have been identified as having what it takes to be a Guide Dog undergo a six-month intensive training which costs $35,000 for each dog. Cathryn’s story is one of courage and love. Julia Redlich of the Fingal Bay Probus Club told News Of The Area, “Chloe was just one of the four guide dogs that Cathryn spoke about at the meeting and she also talked about how they have given her the freedom to live a near

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normal life.” Cathyrn’s current Guide Dog is Chloe a Labrador, who is four years old. The Guide Dogs and their owners are taught a range of commands so that they can communicate and have confidence in their dog. “Much as members longed to pat her, Cathryn told our members that dogs such as Chloe should not be distracted when they are involved in their vitally important work,” she said.

q Attending the International Women’s Day Breakfast, Kevin Stores (Chairman of the Botanic Gardens), Meryl Swanson, MP, Kate Washington, MP, Deb Dibley (Principal, Hunter River High), and Colleen Whittle (Manager, Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services) By Heather SHARP INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day, a day for the community to come together and celebrate the achievements of women and women’s Groups, was celebrated at a BBQ breakfast at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. ‘Press for Progress’ is the theme for the Women’s Day in 2018 and reflects current International issues associated with harassment of women. Organised by local Parliamentarians, Ms Kate Washington MP and Ms Meryl Swanson MP, the Event was attended by many in the community, including representatives from local schools, Port Stephens Councillors, and community members. Speaking at the breakfast, Ms Washington said, “Having spent the

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those in attendance of the serious side to the need for an International Women’s Day, saying, “We have a responsibility to make our area a safe one for women.” “The fastest rate of homelessness is women aged over 55.” “In a country like Australia, that is unacceptable.” Speaking at the Event, Principal of Hunter River High School, Mrs Debbie Dibley gave a powerful personal testimony of her experiences as a young woman and overcoming adversity to become an educational leader. Mrs Dibley told the school student leaders and others in attendance, “My message to my students is, education provides focus and education truly changes lives.”

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last week in Parliament House and today to see such friendly faces for the International Women’s Day is a good thing.” “Our intent is to highlight and celebrate this special day, and to support young women in our community to become leaders.” “When women support women we win and when women and men support women we all win.” A fundraising raffle was held, with all proceeds directed towards the Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services. Prizes for an online auction were donated by local artist Ms Jenny Crozier to support the community group. Ms Swanson also spoke at the breakfast, saying, “We do have terrific people from a terrific part of the world.” But, she also reminded

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Fun for everyone on St Patrick’s Day

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LET the luck of the Irish rain down upon you this Saturday, for it is St Patrick’s Day to be sure, to be sure. The Tea Gardens Hotel

will be covered in shamrocks and fifty shades of green for the day, and they are even going to look after your little leprechauns as well. The night before, the Tea Gardens Hotel will be hosting

a Kids Disco from 5.30pm to 8pm with free finger food available. Then, on St Patrick’s Day morning, face painting will be available from 11.30am through to 1.30pm.

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Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes will be calling from 2pm with a bagpipes performance followed by the exceptional Phil McKnight playing a combination of Rock n’ Roll, Blues and Country songs that will no doubt have an added Celtic theme for the day, which will help those glasses of Guinness go down that little bit easier. The fun won’t be ending there though. From 7pm, the talented Kevin O’Hara will hold centre stage and bring St Patrick’s Day to a delightfully harmonious end for another year. For those of you who reside in the Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest area, the Tea Gardens Hotel courtesy bus will be running as always. If you reside outside the immediate area but wish to enjoy a wonderful St Patrick’s Day at the Tea Gardens Hotel, the Tea Gardens Hotel/Motel offer

overnight accommodation from single rooms to those equipped for a family to stay. It is quite incredible that a day that celebrates the man who scared away all of the snakes in Ireland has become the day that unites all Irish,

both through birthright and heritage alike, and even a few who just want to pretend that they are. Just for one day, may the Irish hills caress you, may her lakes and rivers bless you, may the luck of the Irish enfold you, may the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. Happy St Patrick’s Day.

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Pennants results GOLF Nelson Bay Golf Club By David & Rhona BIRSS Ladies Weekend Pennants results: The Visitors from Merewether, following serving of their morning tea and then a tour of the new Nelson Bay Clubhouse facilities, declared they would need to “lift their game”. The match result was Nelson Bay Nemo’s won 3 : lost 1. Congratulations to the Nemo’s team. Full details below. Results for the period:

SUNDAY 4th: Ladies’ Weekend Pennants Teams; Matchplay format: Nelson Bay Dolphins: Result Bye. Nelson Bay Nemo’s vs Mereweather: Results: Barbara Frost had to give 3 shots, won 3/2; Amy Squires, (Junior player), had to give 5 shots, lost 6/5; Lyn Robinson had to give 10 shots, won 5/4; Diana Johnson had to give 11 shots, won 3/2.

Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Arja Levonpera 37, Runner-up Maree Cousins 36. Div 2: Winner Pam Norman 35, Runner-up Di Herbert 33. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Robert McLean 45, Runner-up Chris Mawson 40: B Grade: Winner Dudley Herbert 41, Runner-up Bill Harding 39: C Grade: Winner Paul Cale 40, Runner-up John Kehoe (vis) 38. MONDAY 5th: Vets Stableford: Div 1: Winner Frank Mahoney 28, Runner-up Dave Flatt 27, Best Net Frank Mahoney 23. Div 2: Winner Ross Veitch 26, Runner-Up Steve Mitchell 24, Best Net Neil Warburton 19

WEDNESDAY 7th: C1: Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Peter Murray 38, Runner-up Tino Rossi 37; B Grade: Winner Peter Elliott 42, Runner-up Warren Parkinson 40; C Grade: Winner Brian Hammond 39, Runner-up Keith Rogers 37. C2: Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Michael Harris 40, Runner-up Garry Hall 38; B Grade: Winner John Wade 43, Runner-up John Linton 39; C

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FRIDAY 9th: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Margret Kollmann THURSDAY 8th: 34, Runner-up Diana Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Johnson 33. Div 2: Winner Winner Barbara Clark 38, Beryl Chalkley 35, RunnerRunner-up Julie Partridge up Joan Rumble 34. 35: Div 2 Chris Castles 36, Mens Stableford: A Grade: Runner-up Jill Rowland Winner Paul Devine 41, 35: Div 3 Rose McGaw 36, Runner-up Ray Wright Runner-up Beryl Wood 35. 36: B Grade: Winner Bob Mens Stableford: Overall Fulton 45, Runner-up Yuri Winner Charles Schofield 35. Suska 40: C Grade: Winner Vets 9 hole Stableford: Keith Rogers 41, Runner-up Winner J. Ducrou 19 c/b, Richard Hingston 40 Runner-up A. Stewart 19 c/b, Third place D. Andrews (vis) 19

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FLATTOP truck converstion to utility sides back and front $850 4997 0986 FREEZERWestinghouse 6 drawer. 180Ltr. $299ono. In very good condition. Ph 49979783 Tea Gardens FRONT door fly screen, heavy duty fancy shell motive, with key. $275 4997 0986 GRAMOPHONE wind up, good working cond, needles available. $500. Phone 4997 0986 GUITAR and Amp Strat copy guitar Three pick ups and quiver arm. 40 watt amp with 4 inputs and 1 mic input. A1 condition. $320 0419212863 HALL Cabinet. Text for pictures. Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $600 0428450925 IKEA toddler bed $50. Soldiers Point 49827995

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