December 2011 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 17 Issue 6 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 1000 December 2011 $2-50 Remembrance Day in the Valley—quiet and respectful While not on the scale of the ANZAC day commemorations in the valley, there was nevertheless a solemn observance of Rememberance Day on November 11, by a reasonable turnout. Roger Chapman (our resident piper) was on hand to add the appropriate musical tribute the small group of people in attendance warmly appreciated his performance. School activities finish on an exuberant high School Musical Production Students and Miss Stathers have been working hard to create an outstanding performance of ‘How Elvis Gets His Groove Back’. The performers are reported to be making an excellent effort to learn their lines, song lyrics and dances under the expert guidance of Miss Stathers. They would love parents and community members to attend the performance to be held in Week 10; two performances between the December 12 and 16, at the Kangaroo Valley Hall. Tickets will soon be on sale in the KVP A most generous School office. Thanks to the parents for the support in wedding gift KV “Schoolies”, Josh, Daisy and Montana team up at the Leadership Camp. More on page 50 (Continued on page 50) See page 5 www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au News and columnists p1-49 Letters p2, 4 Sport p51-53 Directory p54-57 Wot’s on p59 DecemberDecember 2011 2011 KangarooKangaroo ValleyValley VoiceVoice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au PagePage 2 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 End of one era but many new beginnings V oice The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley As we come to the end of another hectic The KV Bush Retreat have stepped in to make Office Bearers and successful year by the Valley Voice her dream come true. team, this larger than normal issue Congratulations on your generosity. President Carl Leddy Congratulations also to three local ladies who Treasurer Ken Crocker highlights the onset of inescapable change have received awards for community service Secretary Larraine Hahlos that even finds it’s way into a valley as Committee Sheila Young from the Department of Primary Industry. Joan Bray protected and private as this one is. Three awards to a small town is quite some Editor Carl Leddy There is a longish story on the passing of Advertising Manager Position available achievement. Journalists Joan Bray the CWA (mentioned in the November issue) There is still an air of uncertainty about the Lee Sharam wherein Win Palmer (a one time editor of future of the Bowling Club with an Jenelle Brangwin Columnists Rosemary Stanton the Voice) reflects on the purposes and extraordinary meeting of the Nowra Bowling Kiri Broad personalities which made up the ethos and Club, called for December 4 to consider the Sean Kramer achievements of the CWA, an organisation updated situation and pass motions to the effect Gerry North of putting the affairs and assets of the Ron Bower that undoubedly once was a key social and Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club into a format Sean Scarisbrick cultural grouping in times past. Gerard Keyser which would make it possible to hive off or But as CWA disappears there is to be a step up Tony Barnett sell the Valley operation, unless the trading Distribution Angus Kennedy of the Upper River community spirit with a figures improve dramatically. Hope Kennedy festival planned for early March 2012. Tony Barnett’s series on People Power Sports Report Position available There is also a festive spirit afoot with the Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad continues, this month featuring the VIEW Club coming of the KV School productions at the KV and the Show Society, while Tony also reports Editorial and advertising office. Hall (see wot’s on page 59 for details), a new on the developments re the Seniors Living Pantomime scheduled for Saturday December 17 telephone or (02)- 4465 1621 project (see page 4). (also at the Hall), the annual Carols presentation The efforts of the working group appear to be at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday achieving positive progess and we look Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established 18 and the return of the Christmas Eve concert at forward to seeing some definite proposals under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the the Friendly Inn on December 24. Department of Business & Regional Development). emerge from the work of the committee to This follows a busy November with Melbourne K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s date. Cup Day , a piano recital and and Evening with economic, social & communication infrastructure. The As the busiest time of the year approaches for Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate the Thirsty Night Singers (see page 3). all in the Valley, it would be a good thing to their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. Whoever said there is “nothing to do” got it support the local shops who (judging by the All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to wrong. large increase in parcels to the Post Office) are forward editorial submissions. The FYRE production of the Island was well really feeling the impact of internet shopping. The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to supported (see pages 15 and 16), the group has income received from local businesses and advertising. Please support all the local businesses (some of progessed in leaps and bounds in the few years it whom are advertising their wares on page 26) has been operating. DISCLAIMER because without a profitable base from local The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are We also have advance notice of the big annual residents it is difficult for the retailers to made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. event The Friendly Show staged by the A & H continue to provide choice and variety, which K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not Association in February (on page 14 with more take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, is what tourists are looking for. letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the in our February issue). Finally my thanks to the contirbutors and contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All There have been many other events and contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that advertisers of the Voice for their continued the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, happenings including our story on page 5 of a support, ideas and feedback, for without that in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. magnificent contribution to a woman’s stimulus there would be something missing in PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW happiness, by the donation of an all expenses DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. our endeavours to provide an interesting read covered Wedding ceremony for a lady suffering Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt and an independent views on Valley matters. terminal cancer. Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. Season’s greeting to all Carl Leddy DEADLINES The Editor, for the February 2012 issue of the ‘VOICE’ Letters to the Editor Advertising, We will take your throwaways Wot’s On , Calender & Sports Report All letters must be signed Are you decluttering, throwing out by the writer and give both memorabilia, especially that relating to January 22, 2012 business and home phone Kangaroo Valley? Editorial Submissions numbers so letters can be The Kangaroo Valley Historical Society could January 24, 2012 verified if necessary. be interested your discards. The writer’s name will be Please do not leave your Did you know the Country Music Festival held published with the letter. at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Farm Museum submission until the last day; in 1985 included Tommy Miller, Johnny being early is a great help to us. Mail to : Russell, Mary Schneider, Smokey Dawson, e-mail The Editor c/o Post Office Ray Kernaghan, Lee Kernaghan, Leanne [email protected] Kangaroo Valley. 2577 Douglas, Arthur Blanch, Hank Koopman and Or Donna Marie. 44 651 621 [email protected] (Continued on page 4) December 2011 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 3 Thirsty Night Singers light up The Gallery Forty guests of The Gallery in Kangaroo Valley were stunned and delighted by an encore performance of the Kangaroo Valley based, seven member acapella group in late November. For many guests it was their first experience of the singers who provided once again a thoroughly professional and totally satisfying program in the colourful and intimate setting, with the advantage of splendid acoustics. They received standing ovations especially when they performed their now signature piece Bohemian Rhapsody at the end of each bracket. Locals make 2011 Primary Industries honour roll The Department of Primary Industries and Kangaroo Valley would be delighted to Parkinson’s stall at the Tulip Festival in recently announced the names of ’The have three ‘treasures’ recognized in such a Bowral. Joan would spend over 40 hours a week doing hidden treasures’ for 2011. manner. community work and every Christmas she The “Treasures” are women in rural The 2011 selections include June Luscombe, Loo hosts a “vintage” morning tea at her home for areas who have contributed to their Taylor and Joan Bray from the Valley and their older people in the Valley. community. They are honoured every year citations as printed in the Department’s annual During the year she also finds time to regularly notice of awards are reprinted here.