THE VILLAGE JOURNAL Number 289 August 2013 Circulation 2500
Serving communities in Bundjalung Country, Northern Rivers… Rosebank, Dunoon, Clunes, Bexhill, Mullumbimby, The Channon, Federal, Eltham, Whian Whian, Eureka, Dorroughby, Corndale, Goonengerry, Upper Coopers Creek, Numulgi, Bangalow, Possum Creek, Nimbin, Li llian Rock, Lismore, Booyong, Coffee Camp, Goolmangar, Bishops creek, Jiggi
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villagejournal.org phone 6689 5716 [email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 Brazil with one of the top teams and that only a handful VJ Editorial were chosen. For those uninitiated in matters relating to the round ball, Brazil is the Mecca of soccer. I consider myself extremely lucky everyday I wake up, All the years of training and dedication to his love of the open my eyes and look out the window watching and sport, his will to try and make the most of every opportu- listening to a new day dawning; it feels good to be alive! nity and try again, came out in one big sigh of relief and The anticipation of the discoveries and challenges the imperceptibly he was standing taller. As a proud father, day is going to bring is invigorating and if ever I feel a little I could say that I had a lot to do with it, the truth is that discouraged, all I need to do is open my eyes and marvel it was all him. He never stopped believing and now he at mother nature, always sobering. is hopefully going to live his dream (no one told me they A few weekends ago, I was invited to do a little drumming weren’t cheap!) be it for a couple of weeks. Well done at Rummery Park for a yoga retreat. Upon arrival, I was Zack, keep up the hard work. Life lessons are all around, astonished to discover the amount of people from our you don’t need to know where to look, simply do so! community actually all camping out and having a great I have started to receive suggestions for my driving songs time, spread out across the grounds and mingling, what list, thanks for that, I would like many more, I’m nowhere a wonderful sight. near my target number and really need your help. Please Both Eric and I are amateur drummers and it was a relief keep sending them in (the title and artist is all I need) they (for my hands and possible sensible ears!) to have some will all be greatly appreciated. story telling around the fire during the musical pauses. I Here’s hoping that you will enjoy this issue, we are always learned a lot more about the historical significance of the looking forward to receive your contributions, I often hear immediate area I have chosen to live. I discovered that “Should talk about this and that, maybe I should write the traditional custodians of Rummery Park were known something?” Well guess what: Yes you should! Tell us as the Weeung Weeung (clever/wise) and that the area what makes you tick or what grinds your gears or you was used for initiations and was also a place of healing. might have a few tips to share. Your contributions are We also heard about the Buyuny Spirit. If you want to what make the VJ so let’s hear from you. know more about the history of our area, log onto www. Lastly, Celine and I would like to express our gratitude for rosebank.ws you’ll find stories about him. Thanks again all the kind wishes received following the passing of her Shaz for the sharing. father, thank you. Vale Fefe. All kids have dreams (adults too, but they usually choose “Life is a journey, the destination is not important, it’s how not to believe in them) but only a few get to live them. Last you get there!” week, my son was handed a letter after his futsal (indoor soccer) training, he opened it casually thinking it was I am sorry, I don’t remember whose quote it is (Confucius another invoice when suddenly he froze, stared at the maybe?) even if it is accurate, I simply felt it was appro- envelope wide eyed, jaw dropping, shivering and gasping priate. If anyone can enlighten me on the provenance, for breath. I gave him a quizzing look waiting for him to please let me know. regain ability to speak, when he did he informed me that Didier Marceau it was an invitation to train and play futsal for 2 weeks in
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2 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org I certainly don’t, nor did 87% of The Northern Rivers when Who Can We Lismore City Council conducted a survey. The fight to stop CSG mining is not over, even though many of us seem to Believe? have relaxed our vigilance. If you oppose mining please keep News in our local paper yesterday, a lookout for signs of mining in your area, follow any infor- indicates that Metgasco, (remember mation sources that you can trust such as “Call to Country”, they said they were stopping mining?), “CSG Free Northern Rivers” and “Lock the Gate Alliance”. “claims broad public support” for Metgasco’s licence was “fast tracked” through last year and mining in our area. they attempted to keep the information away from public Metgasco have been distributing notice. (Northern Star, 4th June 2013). So it may seem that propaganda leaflets and DVDs in the Sextonville Rd region, Metgasco was withdrawing but this is not the case. and Peter Henderson, their CEO, was interviewed on ABC Today, the 25th of July, Peter Henderson from Metgasco says local radio. They have just released a quarterly activities clearly, in our local paper, that they intend to start drilling and report. Those who receive the Newsletter from Jenny Grogan mining. will be able to follow up on this. We need to stop them before our beautiful countryside is Metgasco has been looking around but haven’t yet found ruined, our water is contaminated and removed and our anywhere else to go outside The Northern Rivers . And all lifestyle is changed forever. Metgasco shareholders and our the mining companies need to get going if they are to make current State government may benefit but no one else will. use of the facilities at Gladstone to export their gas before The Georgie USA ‘s export potential comes on line in the near future. Whaley Do we want CSG mining in this area as Metgasco claims?
[email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 ph 6689 5716 3 In Praise of My Bed At last I can be with you! The grinding hours Sweet Dreams since I left your side! This is a good time of year to really appreciate your bed. I love The labor of being fully human, these cool nights when I am tucked up under the covers all snug and warm. Outside the cold stars hang in the darkling working my opposable thumb, sky and the moon is surrounded by a mist that speaks of rain. talking, and walking upright. Some nights when I am awake in the early hours I look out the Now I have unclasped window and I see Lismore shrouded in fog. Vampire weather. The street lights give a muffled glow and all noise is softened. unzipped, stepped out of. It’s very eerie and a very good time to be safe in the warm Husked, soft, a be-er only, cosy boat of my bed. My secret delight is to look at bed linen and covers, sheepskin underlays, soft pillows and feather I do nothing, but point light quilts, soft bedclothes and hot water bottles. This is a my bare feet into your good place to spend your money, says I. I believe this a good clean smoothness idea to make my bed as welcome a retreat as possible. feel your quiet strength I have been an insomniac for many years and I think of sleep the whole length of my body. as sheer pleasure. A good sleep is the answer to lots of life’s ills. On those days I can cope; when I have not had enough I close my eyes, hear myself sleep, I wade upstream the whole day. In early family days, moan, so grateful to be held this way. the family bed became central to all the nocturnal activities that come with restless and fretful children. The midnight I love that phrase be-er only. In the privacy and comfort of my bed all I have to do in bed is be. In 59th Street bridge song, shuffle- when no one ends up in the morning in the bed they Simon and Garfunkel know it too when they sing; “I’ve got no started out in the night before. These days it is a haven where deeds to do, No promises to keep. I’m dappled and drowsy I restore my soul, rest my heart and body .I know I am not and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on alone in this passion. People have written poems to their beds me. Life, I love you, All is groovy.” Ah yes, I give thanks to the – look at this one by Meredith Holmes: restorative medicine of sleep in the blissful safety of my bed. Airdre Grant
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founding member of the truly inspirational Beasts of Bourbon, part of Paul Kelly’s band for many years, as well as a slew of solo LP’s – he has never failed to impress! For this recent release he has called on some chums he’s acquired along his musical journey to form a backing band. And what a band! Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin (from the Drones) soundprint are all over this release and whilst Gareth doesn’t sing, he’s unmistakable guitar playing garnishes every track. On Drums is the fabulous James Baker (original drummer for the Hoodoo Gurus, the Victims, the Dubrovniks) whose Keep It Simple Stupid beats drive these tunes along just fine! And then there’s Spencers sonorous vocals and guitar work ALBUM REVIEW propelling his songs along, and what songs! Only Spencer can write a song about a call girl and her pimp SPENCER.P.JONES and the NOTHING BUTTS and have you reaching for the Kleenex! The truly beautiful Spencer.P.Jones…It’s a crime that many readers may be “between the raindrops”. thinking “who?” For Spencer has been a guitar slinging But don’t take my word for it, buy it, play it , love it troubadour, treading the boards of pubs and clubs all over this country (and overseas) for over 30 years!From his work Cheers, with Sydney’s seminal cowpunk band The Johnnys,to being a Rockin’ Rod A huge Federal weekend coming soon….make a note! “Light Up Jasper Corner” - Gotta Love Federal will be presenting our main community event of the year with a fantastic weekend on 24 & 25 August, It promises to be a really great couple of days with something for everyone, whether you’re 2, 22 or past mentioning your age! Put it in your diary now! There’ll be music, wonderful food, comedy and, of course, dancing! What’s on? On Saturday night 24th August, Steady Eddy and Paul McMahon will be entertaining everyone with their comedy, Kat Cooper and DJ Pob will be playing some tunes, and the wonderful Mandy Nolan will be our MC for the evening. The show kicks off at 6.30pm and entry is just $20. One of the other events to look forward to is a Silent Auction – with a difference. You can bid on works by local artists as well as goods and services donated by local businesses. Fancy a day’s cleaning or gardening at your place or a free consultation with a landscape architect? Place your bid in the silent auction. Bidding opens at 3pm on Saturday and closes at 2pm on Sunday after which the successful bids will be announced. If you’re a local artist or business owner and would like to contribute (there are incentives!) email [email protected] for full details. And there’s more…… On Sunday Gotta Love Federal continues the entertainment – and delicious food - from 11am to 3pm. As well as announcing the successful auction bidders after 2pm, we’ll also be announcing the winner of the ‘Illumination Competition’, a competition that is currently under way to design a new feature window for the Church. This window is to acknowledge Help us Light Up Jasper Corner and have a great time. (By the huge effort made by the local community to raise the the way, just in case you’re wondering where Jasper Corner purchase price for the Church so the choice of design will be is located in Federal, it’s the new combined name for Federal very significant. Hall and the Church next door. You can’t miss it!) So come along and lend your support for the continuing If you’d like more information about any of the events please enhancement of Federal’s fantastic new community space. contact Alan on 6684 9313. A FSSAI community event. [email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 ph 6689 5716 5 Firey News Hi All, As the days gradually get longer there is still a wintery chill in the air, the chimneys are smoking and I’m sure you have been cleaning them regularly. Pile Burns: Many of us have attempted pile burns lately; Due to our seasonal showers, some have partially burnt while others not at all. One actually got away and ran through the grass burning out half an acre or so. It resulted in releasing a lot of smoke into the neighbours place, who unfortunately is asthmatic and were unaware of their downwind neighbours attempt to burn. This left them little time to act and get out of the smoke. Herein lies the problem when you don’t notify your neighbours when you are going to burn. So please do the right thing and let people know, call firecoms on 66630000 before you light up and make sure the grass is well cleared of your intended fire. A little preparation and neighbourly courtesy arvo sweeping glass of the road. Fortunately no one was goes a long way and can save everyone a lot of bother. seriously injured but they were pretty shaken up. Thanks to Motor vehicle Accidents: A couple of Sundays ago we Hillside Towing & Brunswick Police for being so professional. attended another vehicle ‘head on’ accident on our windy That’s all for now from me. Stay safe as we look forward to foothill roads. So a timely reminder to all those visiting the spring. area that our roads are challenging at best and can be downright dangerous. Please drive defensively and expect Eric Kinchin-Rosebank RFB Captain the unexpected. I for one don’t enjoy spending a Sunday VJ Short Story competition off the decision until next month, for respect to your work and efforts. I would like to apologise to all participants for not being able to announce the winners in this edition as I had planned. Thank you all who participated, terribly sorry for the delay, Events beyond my control have impeded on my ability to please accept my sincere apologies. perform the task in a timely manner. I didn’t want to rush a decision on the panel and have therefore decided to hold Didier Marceau
THE VILLAGE JOURNAL NEEDS YOU! Are you energetic and outgoing? Do you love meeting new people? Do you know how to sell? Do you want to be part of a fun team? We have the perfect job for you! Become our new advertising sales person. This position requires a few hours a day, liaising with existing and potential advertisers as well as working closely with the graphic artist and accounts person. There is a small amount paid by the VJ with the remainder of the package made up of commissions on ads you generate. Computer literacy, great phone and interpersonal skills as well as a positive attitude are all that is needed for this position. Training and support is provided, just bring your enthusiasm. If you think that you fit the description above, contact Didier on 6689 5716 or Melissa on 6688 2327.
6 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org.au Local Sport News
Clunes Netball Club News Clunes Netball Club held a Gala afternoon at the end of July which was a great success. The players were pleased for the chance to get on the court after the school holiday break and were joined by past players, coaches, parents and siblings. Our smallest and possibly bravest player for the day was Net Set Go’er, Lizzy who took her position on the court amidst much older and bigger opponents, all in her stride. It was a surprise for many of the non-players to find they were included in a team, as they had just come along to watch and enjoy the sunshine! This ‘on-the-spot recruitment’ resulted in a mixture of ‘talents’ on the court and made for an entertaining competition. Clunes Netball Club has been successfully fielding teams in the Lismore Association for 32 years now and the Gala day was a way of celebrating this milestone. We were honoured to have the club’s original treasurer and past player, Lyn Chittick with us. After giving her daughter and granddaughters a netball lesson on the court, Lyn cut the cake at afternoon tea. Thanks to Michelle, Berni and Jocelyn for the use of the school facilities; to Rachel and Courtney for umpiring; and to everyone for getting out there and having a go on the day. Annette McGrath - President Dave, Lisa & Courtney make it a family affair
Eureka Football Club is looking for a local who might be able to help repair their grounds. With all this wet weather the fields have copped a pounding this year and are in need of a spiked roller or lawn corer or the like. The club has mowers and/or a tractor to tow any attachment or perhaps pay someone who is willing to help out our blossoming community sports club. Please contact President James Mayson on: 6688 4079
[email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 ph 6689 5716 7 Rosebank Community Inc News “Pizza & Pavlova Prove Perfect Partners” The RCI organised a pizza and pavlova event for the community on Saturday 27 July which was a raging success due to the hard work of all our volunteers and some great weather. Close to 100 people attended and all pizza and pavlova was sold out in two and a half hours after an early start. There were some teething troubles with our ordering system and I’d like to apologise on behalf of RCI to everyone who missed out or suffered a delay in their order. We’ll work hard to fix that for next time. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who gave freely of their time to help put on this event for our community. Well done Benny, Michael, Mal, Andrew, Toni, Mike, Linda, Alex and young Harry. And a big thank you to those who attended for your patience and generosity, you made it all worthwhile. Our next RCI meeting will be held at Rosebank Hall on Monday 19 August at 7pm. As always, everyone is cordially invited to attend. Ross Wilson- Vice President, RCI.
For many owners, the new fee represents a cost reduction from Don’t throw out that voucher the current ATO fee of $50 per OSMS or Equivalent Tenement Byron Shire residents would have received their rates notice (ET). However, some owners will commence paying. over the past week and are being urged to put the bulk waste voucher in a ‘safe spot’. Within Byron Shire there are over 3,000 onsite sewage Council’s executive manager of water and recycling, Phil management systems and it is expected the fee will raise up Warner, said the new voucher is valid for a year and entitles to $150,000 per annum which will be spent specifically on the the property owner to once a year take up to 150 kilos of management of OSMS by Council. permissible bulk waste for FREE to the Myocum Landfill. Other changes to the rates notice include the removal of the The new voucher system replaces last year’s system whereby ratepayers had to present their July rates notice at the annual water fixed charge reduction if residents had a rainwater weighbridge. tank in an urban area.
“Feedback from residents saw the request for a voucher to be Urban property owners wishing to install a rainwater tank will sent out that could be used at anytime of the year. This year it is even easier with vouchers being sent directly to property still be eligible for a one-off rainwater tank subsidy as per the owners in their rates notice,” Mr Warner said. Rous Water rebates scheme. If you are renting a property, you will need to take your rental Byron Shire Council rates increased by 4.19% for 2013/2014. agreement to Council’s Mullumbimby administration centre For an average residential property, the 4.19% annual increase in Station St and request a voucher. The same applies to residents in granny flats. equates to $129.00. The 4.19% increase included the 3.4% general fund rate peg, along with increasecharges from water. Types of items that you can take to the landfill include fridges, beds, filing cabinets, carpets, bikes, surfboards and more. Green waste, asbestos, liquids, batteries, building materials, tyres and car bodies will not be accepted as part of the program. The service does not apply to commercial and industrial waste. Other items of interest in rates notice include the new charge for on-site sewage management systems. The rates notice fee of $42.50 replaces the current written Approval to Operate (ATO) renewal application process.
8 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org.au Help raise our energy IQ – register for Institute. As part of the Sustainable House Day Seminar and Trade Show the Sustainable House Day Seminar – a partnership between Lismore City Council, Rous Water and Trade Show and the Lismore Workers Club – Colin will run a 45-minute workshop on home energy efficiency, understanding your bills Most Australians have no idea about household energy and creating real dollar savings. consumption according to a quiz conducted last month by CoreData in association with news.com.au and AGL. “This is really for people who may be renting or are not in a position to install solar power or buy new energy efficient More than 2000 Australians completed the quiz, which showed appliances, which is a high proportion of Lismore’s residents,” the average energy IQ was 56.5, indicating that the respondents Colin said. answered only five or six questions out of 15 correctly. With electricity prices so high and climate change a real and present For people who are looking at solar, energy consultant Michael danger, ignorance is certainly not bliss. Qualmann will present on choosing the right system for your energy needs, whether a business or home. Michael was the Locals wise in the art of reducing consumption are urged consultant for the Lismore Workers Club where a new 100kW to help raise awareness of energy efficient products and services available on the market by signing up for the Lismore solar system was recently installed. Sustainable House Day Seminar and Trade Show, being held There will also be various businesses displaying their products on September 6. and services, with everything from architects to those offering The survey
Rainfall Report June 2 6 -July 25 Sheath’s Rd. Goonengerry...... 81 mm Wean Way Federal...... 210.8 mm Byrne Rd Rosebank ...... 236.0 mm Thanks to Jean McCall, David Dynes & Heron Lee, Ross Wilson Totals are calculated from 25th of previous month to 25th of current issue month. Source: http://rainfall.willyweather.com.au/nsw/far-north-coast For calendar monthly totals please go to VJ website.
Storytime @ the Library Lismore and Goonellabah Libraries have fantastic Storytime programs running throughout the year, including school holidays. These are for preschoolers with their parent/s or carer/s. We have songs and stories and finish with an exciting craft.Storytime is free and there is no need to book, so why not come along and see what we do. You’ll be pleasantly surprised! When and where? Goonellabah Library Storytime In the Community Centre on Oliver Avenue Tuesdays at 10.30 Lismore Library Storytime 110 Magellan Street Wednesday & Thursdays at 10.30 Library: In the Community Centre in Oliver Avenue 66251235 (Just down the hill from Coles – next to the Health Centre)
[email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 ph 6689 5716 9 Letters to the VJ
Dear Editor, about this proposal to erect a 10 storey high tower in the heart of our village, close to the densest grouping of dwellings and I’m writing to inform the members of our community of a our local shop/cafe ( which was to re-open soon) and almost Visionstream proposal to build an NBN Fixed Wireless Base all voiced some concerns about it being sited here. Many Station including a 30 metre high concrete tower on the corner are concerned with electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) levels, of Byrne Rd and Repentance Creek Rd. To hasten the rollout which Visionstream assures us is only a minute fraction of of NBN in regional areas, they are being installed under current the recommended “safe” levels. The current standard is up to State laws that allow them to bypass council approval.In doing 10,000 times higher than propsed limits for public exposure so, members of our community are denied the right to discuss to wireless base stations and dates from 1998. The argument the merits of the proposal and to voice their concerns. Instead that we are already surrounded by EMR is no good reason of what should be an open and transparent process, we have to increase it. Others are concerned about the visual impact the current haphazard and expedient one that’s conducted in and rightly so.A number of other small communities in the secret and only notified to a select few who Visionstream deem Northern Rivers are similarly effected and equally opposed to most effected.In this case that amounted to just 3 properties in the proposed sites in their areas and have banded together to Byrne Rd. create a Facebook site, North Coast NBN Tower Action How many in our community are aware that this is at least the Group www.facebook.com/RosebankNBNActionGroup?hc_ third proposal for Rosebank to date? location=stream. My wife and I have spoken to a number of our neighbours Ross Wilson- Rosebank
Dear Editor, Do the young sensitive I am deeply concerned for children and the animals have all the beings of Rosebank. a choice about the tower? These towers are “possibly” How will this improve the life of extremely damaging to human others? Faster internet.What health,
10 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org Animal Matters
about the responsible removal of unused or unnecessary netting from around their property, and please urge others to do likewise. Glass from empty bottles, left behind and broken by time, can cut the feet or mouths of unsuspecting wildlife when running or grazing. Unfortunately they cannot go to the doctor for stitching, bandaging and antibiotics, so many suffer infections that can be fatal or are crippled, inhibiting their ability to survive. Plastic bags, the bane of modern society, are seen along almost every roadside; many of these end up in our waterways Native animals manage to get themselves into trouble from seemingly innocent things such soccer nets, orchard netting entangling turtles and platypus or wash out to sea causing and even a bucket of water left out. Please remember animals untold damage to many aquatic creatures and slow death to need water and will take the opportunity to drink when it is marine mammals by compromising them in many ways. presented, even from a bucket left unattended. If you have Drink cans are also deadly traps, when thoughtlessly discarded; water out, even a bucket, please put in a stick so an animal snakes are one of many species that can become trapped can get out should it fall in. while exploring the inside of the can. If a snake slithers its head Just recently WIRES was called for a Noisy Pitta that through the opening, it is unable to get it back out, as its scales had become entangled in a soccer net left unattended. do not bend backwards and keep it pinned at the neck. Unfortunately when an animal is entangled it struggles to get Sounds depressing? It need not be, if we only spare a thought out and the situation just gets worse. In this case we hope the for the other creatures we share this environment with, by bird will make a full recovery, as it was discovered early and cleaning up after ourselves, or after others less responsible. has sustained bruising only. A few days in care and we hope to release it. A big thanks to Frozzie & Zac for bringing the bird to If you would like to join WIRES our next course is taking place our WIRES carers so promptly. 7th & 8th September in Lismore. Let us not forget the dreaded orchard netting, often seen as Please call WIRES hotline 66281898 or send us an email discarded piles about yards or sheds when no longer needed, [email protected] or loosely draped over fruit trees and veggie gardens to protect For any injured or orphaned wildlife call our 24 hour Hotline plants. Many creatures get tangled up in the netting, suffering 66281898 constriction, dehydration and starvation; it’s not pleasant to find an animal in this condition. We ask everyone to be diligent Sharon McGrigor A Sticky situation The current cold weather won’t last much longer, and the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are asking people to be on the lookout for potential hazards for reptiles before the warmer weather arrives. In late autumn, the Northern Rivers Wildlife carers were called to rescue a Brown Tree snake that had become entangled in packing tape. The callers were in the process of doing some renovations and had used the tape to block up some rather drafty gaps in their wall.The juvenile snake must have tried to enter through the gap, become stuck on the tape and by morning was found completely encased by it. Because of the severity of its entanglement and the risk of further injuring the animal whilst removing the tape, the snake was transferred to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital for specialist care. As always, the wildlife vet and nurses were great and used many cotton tips and Ungvita cream to carefully remove all the tape. Once it was removed, the snake needed a bath to wash off the Ungvita cream, by this time it was not impressed as you can see in the photo. The snake remained at the wildlife hospital for a few days under observation and then went into care until he had shed his skin and was ready for release. The Brown tree snake’s lucky escape shows how seemingly harmless objects such as packing tape, can become a major hazard for local wildlife. Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers regularly rescue reptiles from everyday items left outside. Discarded netting and even old carpet have become deadly traps for lizards and snakes. The Wildlife Carers advise to store these items in tight bundles up off the ground and out of harms way. Are you interested in helping wildlife? Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers are holding an Introduction and Rescue training course on Sunday 25th August in Lismore. There are many ways to become involved even if you don’t have time to look after animals. Transporting animals to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital for specialist care is just one way you can help. To become a member you must be over 18 years of age. For more information call NRWC on 6628 1866 or email [email protected]
[email protected] PO Box 6360, South Lismore, 2480 ph 6689 5716 11 School News Goonengerry Public School
Again the Goonengerry students will be very busy this Term with some really exciting events including an Indonesian themed Musica Viva, Harmony Day and shared Canteen this Thursday at Upper Coopers Creek School, Byron Bay Writers’ Festival next week, Zone and District Athletics Carnivals, Combined Small Schools Ball Games Day, NAIDOC Celebrations with Federal Preschool and Eureka Public School, NSW Cricket School Cup, and intensive Swimming Scheme. Not to mention eight lucky Year 5-6 students and I are away on a combined Small School Canberra/Snow Trip this week. The bus trip down was long and cold, but the first snow sighting was worth it! What a wonderful opportunity for our School Leaders who have come such a long way through Primary school years and preparing to embark on their High School journey. We are also happy to have Angela and Reece back from their sojourn all over the globe last term. Glad they are home safe and relaxed! Later this Term we will start preparing our Kindergarten Orientation for 2014. If you are interested in more information, please call or drop in. Tracey Barnes, Principal
Upper Coopers Creek Public School
We have all settled back in to Term 3 at a fast and furious pace. This week we have had the First North Athletics carnivals at both Clunes and Eureka with all our students participating. I would like to congratulate all of them for their excellent teamwork and sportsmanship and congratulations to all those students from around our region that go on to the next level. Well done. A few months ago our school participated in the Coles Sports for Schools program, and at the end of Term 2 we received the most amazing amount of equipment for the vouchers we collected. We collected so many vouchers that we were able to share some with our friends from Goonengerry School. The children have already had so much fun and enjoyment using the equipment. On Thursday our school hosted a Musica Viva performance by “Makukuhan” an Indonesian Gamelan ensemble. We were joined by our friends from Goonengerry school for the performance and a beautiful Indonesian themed lunch in our lovely outdoor learning area. like to find out more about our school please contact us on 6688 2128 and we can arrange for you to meet our students We will be celebrating Education week this year with a trip to and teachers. We look forward to seeing you. the Byron Bay Writers Festival and on Friday 2nd August we will be having a “Family and Friends day” here at school. We Wishing everyone all the best, stay warm during the last of our are inviting all our parents and friends to join us to share in a winter months. picnic lunch, craft and cooking activities Kind regards, Finally, I would also like to welcome Aisha who started with us Sharon Turner – Principal this Term in Year 1. Welcome Aisha and family to our school. Aisha has settled in extremely well, making lots of new friends. We are now also taking enrolments for 2014 so if you would
12 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org Coorabell Public School
Senior students enjoyed the first of a few special days Theatre in Lismore as part of the Lucinda Project. this week at a ‘making movies’ workshop with Graham All students are celebrating NAIDOC week with a trip to The Jessop. The children worked on script writing, story Pass and participation in Dolphin Dreaming experience boarding, acting, camera editing, costuming and with the local indigenous community. Possums and sound production. Mr Jessop was really impressed Lizards have been already and had an excellent time. with the high standards of work the Coorabell students presented. Future workshops will further develop Next week, Eagles, Dolphins and Turtles will the project and eventually, the finished movie will be have their chance. Let’s hope the weather holds! showcased at a special premier event at the Star Court Colleen Crawford Eureka Public School
their daily teaching and learning. Our whole school is excited as we trial our new website and a SMART phone app that will keep our entire school community connected on their I-phones and I-pads, linking them to our school calendar and allowing parents to send permission notes, absence notes and to receive notifications on their phones. This week we have had our two athletics carnivals and we are very proud that each student participated in every event they were eligible for and many achieved personal bests. We are looking forward to the upcoming NAIDOC Day celebrations to be held at Federal Park and the Federal Community Children’s Centre Open Day where our students will be performing a musical item. The Live Life Well Program is helping us to add the final touches to our new raised vegetable garden beds and we are looking We have had a fantastic start to term 3 with our staff forward to planting them over the coming of weeks in time attending professional development sessions on the new for a bumper spring crop to be used in our canteen. Have Australian English syllabus, comprehension skill building, a nice month. See you next month. spelling, student tracking and assessments. We have also Michael Coleman - Principal being learning how to use Edmodo, an excellent in-class technology tool, that our students and staff are using in
to the community for showing their support and always Gracias Amigos making these events a success. Thank you to all those who braved the chill and supported We will be holding off our fundraising activities during the us during our Mexican night at Dorroughby Hall. Although numbers were down compared to our curry night the colder weather but I am planning on doing something for previous month, the atmosphere was jovial and a couple spring, more on that next issue. of guitars made their apparition during the evening and Gracias amigos! we all decided to call it a night once the fire we had going wasn’t warming us any longer. Didier Marceau
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Little Athletics Coaching Program The students at Rosebank Public School have received expert coaching in high jump, long jump, discus, shot put and sprinting as part of the Little Athletics Coaching Program that was run during the first week of school. This has prepared the students exceptionally well for our upcoming District Athletics Carnivals. Lucinda Project The 4/5/6 students have begun working on their short film entry for the 2013 Lucinda Project. Mr Graeme Jessup has been running workshops with the students around the theme “The Journey”. At present 4/5/6 has decided to make a film around a group of scientists who are trying to make a journey into space. This has involved writing the script, planning the scenes, choosing the costumes and making the props. We can’t wait to see the end result. Chinese Students Visit On Tuesday 23rd July our school hosted a group of Chinese and celebrates Public Education in NSW. We would like to students who were visiting Southern Cross University. The invite families to join us for open classrooms on Wednesday international students enjoyed interacting with our children, 31st July from 12.30 - 1pm and then a picnic lunch in the being taken on a tour of the school and answering questions playground. Bring a blanket, food and drinks and enjoy what about their lives and studies. we hope is a sunny afternoon on the oval. Education Week Nickie Bartlett - Principal Education Week runs from the 29th July to 2nd of August
14 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org.au Eat, Drink & Be Healthy Locabiber Young, western NSW, now has a wine industry. I bought a 2011 Moppity Hilltops Vineyard Riesling (Boorowa-Harden-Young) from the Sydney, Dulwich Hill Bottlemart. It’s single vineyard wine (always an indication of quality), smells like vanilla custard with green apple, and for around $25 I was impressed. So I was prepared to try all of Jared Dixon’s Freeman wines from Young at Clunes Cellars (or Wine Store, if you see his great, new retro lit-up sign). The best of his selection is surely the 2012 Freeman Rondo Rosé, $20.00 (Rondinella is an Italian grape). It’s a truly terrific Rosé in a beautiful salmon pink, that’s dry, with only a subtle sweetness. For another good Rosé, I recommend the 2011 Yering Station 2011 Pinot ginger again. A very, very light Pinot Gris that’s a good summer Noir Rosé at the Station Hotel. A rusted-pink in colour, it’s dry wine, cold, as an aperitif. The Station Hotel has a 2012 T’ on the palate: a beautifully smooth, elegantly assured Rosé. Gallant Cape Schanck Pinot Grigio, for around $20, that’s so The Freeman Shiraz from Clunes Cellars is surprisingly, even unbelievably pale, almost colourless, it could be a traditional shockingly, like a peppery Shiraz from the Barossa. But it still Chenin Blanc. It doesn’t have a nose, but slips down like lime drinks as quite young, being sharp and tart, with smoothness water. Again, this crispness, rather than lusciousness, makes forgotten; there’s also a Cab Sav and Tempranillo for $25. I was an excellent mid-summer drink that could be great with food, looking forward to the Pinot Gris but failed to notice the Plus with cold pear and light lemon on the medium-length palate. on the title; this is a mixture of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon To return to a traditional Chardonnay, try two from the Station Blanc, Chardonnay and Aleatico. While initially in my drinking Hotel. The 2008 Angove Limestone Coast Vineyard Select for I quite liked the adventurousness of mixing, I currently prefer around $25, and the Sixfootsix Geelong Chardonnay for $20. sticking to a straight variety as being much more respectful of The Sixfootsix in particular has the traditional gold colour and a the grape. familiar apricot-vanilla-custard perfume. Initially very orangey to taste, it is full on the mid palate and has length, becoming Bexhill Store has a 2011 Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris for around lemony with food. $13. It’s a clear, pale yellow, or straw-like, colour, with very little perfume – although maybe some ginger. On the palate there’s Moya Costello almond, green apple and custard, with an end sensation of
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16 The Village Journal www.villagejournal.org WANTED Citizen Scientists Do you have a passion for Conservation? Are you concerned about our declining fauna and flora? Do you feel more needs to be done to protect our biodiversity? If you answered YES! To any of the above-we need you! The National Parks Association (NPA) is recruiting for Citizen Scientists to collect data on a range of wildlife surveys throughout NSW. Visit our website for details: www.npansw.org. au/data. How is it going to work? NPA is working with the Atlas of Living Australia to develop a Smart Phone App for our Citizen Scientists to download. Our Smart Phone App will have a range of wildlife surveys that you can participate in and will constantly be updated with new and exciting surveys. How can I get involved? The first step is for you to join our Citizen Scientist data portal (www.npansw.org.au/data). Once you have become a registered user, you will receive an email when our Smart Phone App is available to download. If you don’t have a Smart Phone you can still participate in our surveys by entering data directly into the data portal website. By becoming a Citizen Scientist you will be directly involved in the latest conservation efforts to protect wildlife. Sharon McGrigor
THE TOUR IS ON!
The Tour de Rosebank will be on again Sunday 22
September, starting at 9.00am. A 44 km mountain-
biking circumambulation* of Rosebank and surrounds.
Beginning at Rosebank CBD (corner of Rosebank and
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it on your calendars, full details in next months VJ.
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