July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 20 Issue 1 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 July 2014 $2.50 Painting the town red With commendable initiative the out within a week with Big Red The KVTA needs to ensure the new Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association Geraniums and promise a plants are cared for with a schedule in consultation with Shoalhaven brightening of the landscape, to be of watering, weeding and Council have embarked on a street then complemented by an avenue deadheading, and has introduced an beautification program for the village of Crepe Myrtle trees after the Adopt a pot campaign for the 30 precinct, begun at the end of June. removal of some existing exotics. (Continued on page 3) The half wine casks will be planted www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au JulyJuly, 2014 2014 KangarooKangaroo ValleyValley VoiceVoice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au PagePage 2 2 Published by angaroo Kangaroo Valley Editorial K Voice Incorporated. V alley Registration # Y2627221 V oice Time for a new look! The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley As our front page and the and acknowledged and applauded by the executive of the KVTA. Office Bearers page 3 spread confirm there President Carl Leddy is a street beautification Readers will also note that in this Treasurer Ken Crocker underway for the Valley issue of the Valley Voice we have Secretary Larraine Hahlos used a new typeface (Verdana) as a Committee Sheila Young which is aimed a making the replacement for our previous one Angus Kennedy village precinct more Editor Carl Leddy (Times New Roman). Design/Production Diana Jaffray attractive and a bright and We have changed the typestyle at Advertising Manager Position available Computer Jason Horton happy place to enjoy. the suggestion of the Seniors Columnists The first stage having been initiated Support Committee in an attempt to Lee Sharam Rosemary Stanton and financed by the members of Gerard Keyser Sean Kramer improve legibility, and we welcome Ron Bower Andrew Paterson the Kangaroo Valley Tourist feedback from our readers as to the Cecily Paterson Mark McLennan Association will be further enhanced suitability of the selected face. Ellie Williams Tony Barnett if Shoalhaven Council follows Brenda Sambrook Jeanette Dumbrell Perhaps our readers’ demographic Jason Horton Shayne Tiplady through with the idea of their may have found the smaller serif Joan Bray Barbara Guest landscape architect and establishes type a little difficult to read, so we Jacinta Perry Powell Peter Brandis an impressive avenue of trees Ken Crocker Selena Hanet-Hutchins have opted for the larger image and Distribution Barbara and Adam Acworth on Moss Vale Road to replace the a non serif typeface. Sports Report Position available hodgepodge of existing vegetation. There is great variety of stories and Honorary Legal Adviser Tony Barnett The KVTA have already provided contributions from our columnists the series of rest benches (with and reporters in this issue covering Editorial and advertising office. material salvaged during the many aspects of life in the Valley, telephone (02) 4465 1621 restoration of Hampden Bridge), including reviews of Much Ado about established informative signs for Nothing, the Preschool Bush Dance the historic village walk and and the success of the Upper River Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established organised the provision of the Hall’s artist in residence program. under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the drinking water fountain in the Department of Business and Regional Development). There is a update of the proposed centre of town. K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support and develop the Berry Mountain Boutique Lodge, Valley’s economic, social and communication There is not a plethora of information about coming cultural infrastructure. The Committee and Assistants are all interesting and historic buildings, events, and the KV School Trivia volunteers, who donate their time and expertise for the but the renovations to the old ES&A benefit of our readers. which makes a welcome return. All Valley residents, clubs and organisations are invited premises are a worthy example for We are pleased to cover all the news to forward editorial submissions. any other restoration projects. for the Valley, but are tinged with The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to As often said, the more things sadness this issue as we print income received from local businesses and advertising. change the more they stay the eulogies for Joan Winch and Adrian same; hopefully that will not be the DISCLAIMER Burton, who were admired and case with the beautification project The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are made in good valuable members of our faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. as it looks as if the Adopt a pot community. K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not take campaign will ensure a healthy life Last but not least we announce the responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the contributor, who accepts ahead for the forerunners of the first winners of our interim prizes in liability for any intended publication. All contributors agree to indemnify the vision. publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or the Voice poetry competition and misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. Worthy of mention is the effort of encourage more budding poets to Dave Smith, who volunteered his submit works. PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW services for the day of the See pages 13 and 16. DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt installation of the pots. Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. A generous contribution indeed, Carl Leddy DEADLINES The Editor, for the August 2014 issue Letters to the Editor of the ‘VOICE’, Advertising, All letters must be signed by Support much appreciated Wot’s On Calender the writer and give both and Sports Report business and home phone Some KV people will remember that I July 22, 2014 numbers so letters can be applied for a NSW Writer’s Fellowship verified if necessary. Editorial Submissions earlier in the year and quite a few July 2014 The writer’s name will be published with the letter. were generous enough to support my Please do not leave your application financially. submission until the last day; Mail to : Sadly I wasn’t successful, but I being early is a great help to us. The Editor wanted to thank people for their e-mail c/o Post Office Kangaroo Valley. 2577 support and let them know that all the [email protected] Or ‘crowd-funding’ money is being 44 651 621 [email protected] (Continued on page 4) July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 3 Dave Smith varnishing the raw pots prior to installation Adopt a pot The efforts of the Tourist Association, in The first people to offer to particular to the President and her band of adopt a pot are listed below. Jo and Ken Novich, helpers need to be applauded with the Catherine Nieuwendijk installation of the pots along the main street Ken and Ginny Crocker which will look so much more attractive. The Yvonne Ferguson commitment of these individuals gives all of us Jim and Jan Starkey Nicole and Gerald Poelzl an opportunity to adopt one and I am sure that Larraine Hahlos and Carl Leddy there will be more willing adopters than Jane and Rob Bartrum pots. This commitment and the ability for Melross Farm community organisations to work together Jason Horton and Paul Terrett Jacqui Lenz reinforces why many us live where we do. June and Dave Smith Residents of diverse backgrounds and interests Tony Barnett will be united to improve the streetscape of the Kangaroo Valley Pre School one place that we all love. Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley Lions Club Lions without hesitation have signed up for a pot Kathy and Simon Harrington Peter McNamee and look forward to the next combined project Diane McNamee on offer. Well done to those involved and thank Teresa Carbonel you for caring enough about our village. Graham and Allyssa Smith Jack Beasley (left) and Dave Smith Jason Horton Diana Jaffray placing the first pot at the western Secretary Kangaroo Valley Lions Club entry sign to the Valley Barrengarry Hideaways (Continued from page 1) with a previous visit to another pots installed. This program is open beauty spot in Beechworth, Victoria . to anyone to take part, and already If you would like to adopt a pot please there are 22 residents, businesses contact Larraine on 4465 1621. and organisations who have agreed There are no costs involved in the to help. adoption process. It is simply a The three photographs above and chance to get involved with a new right are from Akaroa, New Zealand look approach to making Kangaroo and for KVTA President, Larraine Valley a more attractive place to visit Hahlos, were part of the inspiration and to live in. Definitely a win/win. for the beautification project, along July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 4 (Continued from page 2) In early July they will announce a be left wanting more. donated to charity. finalist in each category. Directed By Bohdan Brumerskyj, There is some good news though. Each of these people will receive Musical Director Cameron Zingel, My novel Invisible was just $15,000 and a publishing contract and Choreography by Kate announced as one of the five semi- with Amazon. Brumerskyj and Tenneil Bramble finalists in the Amazon They’ll then post excerpts of each Brought to you by Albatross Musical Breakthrough Novel Award, Young novel on Amazon and ask readers Theatre Company, the group that Adult section.