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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

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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. Jack Beasley (left) and Dave Smith Graham and Allyssa 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. Winners will be to vote for their favourite. staged Beauty and the Beast, and announced in early July. The grand prize winner, voted by Swing Fusion in 2013. Thanks for supporting a local writer, customers, will receive $50,000 Local Kangaroo Valley residents Cecily Paterson and a publishing contract. Karen Cruickshank, Jessie Stapleton and Patsy Radic, and former Editor’s note. The Editor resident Nell Britton, are all involved As a background to Cecily’s in the production. achievement and to help people Biggest Morning Tea For dates, information and purchase decide whether to support one In recent years, Pioneer Museum of tickets go to http:// of the Valley’s creative souls Park has hosted this event, to raise shoalhavenentertainment.com.au/ here is a summary of the funds for the Cancer Council. live/chicago journey to date Unfortunately, the museum no Patsy Radic In February, Amazon opened longer has sufficient volunteers to submissions of unpublished (or self The Editor continue doing so. published) fiction manuscripts in five If any other community group or NSW Budget delivers different categories. groups in the Valley would like to They closed the submissions when take over organisation of the event The 2014-15 Budget delivers on the they reached 10,000 entrants. in future years, the museum will NSW Liberals & Nationals They then culled them to a be pleased to make its facilities Government’s commitment to boost manageable number simply by available for that purpose. infrastructure and services across reading the ‘pitch’ for each novel. If anyone is interested, please the South Coast and Illawarra with They selected 100 novels in each contact me on 4465 1800 or significant investments in transport, category for the quarter finals, and [email protected]. health and roads. for the semi finals have selected Tony Barnett: Secretary Three years after repairing Labor’s only five in each category. Kangaroo Valley Pioneer mess, the NSW Budget is powerfully My novel is in the Young Adult Settlement Reserve Trust positioned to deliver the services category. people are right to expect. The Editor When we came to office in 2011 – NSW lagged on all economic fronts. Chicago a story for our :on jobs growth, productivity, times housing approvals and business confidence. Ladies and gentlemen, you are In three short years we have seen about to see a story of murder, NSW rise again to become the greed, corruption, violence, powerhouse of the nation – we are exploitation, adultery, and growing three times the rate of treachery. Queensland and Victoria, housing All those things we hold near and approvals are at their highest levels dear to our hearts. in over a decade and the Prepare yourself to be immersed in unemployment rate is the second 1920’s Chicago as the Broadway lowest in the nation. musical is brought to life. The Budget includes funding for the Written by Fred Ebb and Bob following projects: Fosse, music... by John Kander, $185 million has been allocated for and lyrics by Fred Ebb. upgrades on the Princes Highway Roxie hart is a lost soul who including: always wanted to make it in $80 million to commence Vaudeville. After being thrown in construction of the Princes Highway gaol for the murder of her Foxground and Berry bypass boyfriend, Roxie has to find a way $76.5 million to complete the to stay away from “a hangin”. Princes Highway Gerringong Along the way she becomes friend upgrade between Mount Pleasant with the star Velma Kelly, and and Toolijooa Road number one lawyer in Chicago Billy $2 million to continue planning for Flynn. As she goes from a small additional climbing lanes on the town girl to getting her name in Princes Motorway: Mount Ousley Rd lights, Roxie does whatever she $10 million to continue planning for has to in order to make it. the upgrade of the Princes Highway This hit musical will fill centre between Berry and Bomaderry stage at the Shoalhaven $2 million to continue planning for Entertainment Centre, with its the Shoalhaven River bridge at classic score, incredible cast and Nowra. Gareth Ward. wonderful choreography; you will July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 5 Mountain proposal stalls

Editor’s note. for Rockfield The original application for the Lodge and Rockfield Lodge Boutique the present accommodation facility (artist’s valley impression right) has been operators.] withdrawn from the Shoalhaven City Bush fire Council by the applicants, in order to evacuation prepare an amended document plans. Safety which is influenced by a number of "bunker" to clarifications sought by Council and accommodate the public response to the concepts 200 persons, as released to date. should One of those meetings was as part evacuation not be possible. This Traffic generated, during build and of a general meeting of the would also be available for persons during operation. Use of pre-fab, Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association, not "resident" at the development. steel frame construction on cement where David Hamilton from Rockfield Economic viability of project for foundation would limit vehicular Park was invited to make a the Hamilton family. Whilst Mr. movements during construction. representation on the family’s Hamilton would not divulge his Road was deemed adequate for proposed development and its private financial costings as to the transport if pre-fab sections "small impacts on tourism in Kangaroo viability of the project, he enough". Any larger vehicle Valley. confirmed profitable status based movements would be escorted. Once This is the KVTA report. on current proposal. operational, it was expected that Impact on local B&B operators. traffic generation would be largely As this development potentially Impact minimal from confined to two periods during the affects more people than those who accommodation providers’ point of day (arrival/departure times as set). hold KVTA membership, we opened view as Rockfield Lodge would be Water usage: impact on others. the doors to anyone who may have targeting a different market Currently all water is stored in been interested in hearing what Mr. (corporate/events), offering rooms 300,000L capacity rainwater tank/s Hamilton had to say, and also at $400 + per night, with a full (obtained from existing roof lines), allowed 20 minutes for any service environment. Moreover it and one bore capable of supplying questions. was envisaged that the (fine 7L/second out of aquifer, (further Larraine Hahlos as Chair gave a brief dining) restaurant would provide an roof-line collection from introduction, explaining the purpose additional dining experience for development, and use of second of Mr. Hamilton's presentation B&B guests from other bore, along with further rainwater (tourism related). establishments. tanks proposed) and quoted figure She further noted that, should it be Definition of "5 star" (criteria). of 8-9,000 litres (max) usage per felt that a Community Forum was To be read as offering a level of day, with an average of 4- required, KVTA could well promote service, staff to guest ratio, dining 5,000L. [Fred Owen disputed these such event to our members. experience, amenities, quality of figures, citing Water Management David Hamilton spoke for fixtures/fittings comparable to Report, D14/77033.] approximately ten minutes, establishments of same grade in Withdrawal of "eco-tourism" explaining the reasoning behind the Sydney. (Continued on page 6) concept and giving details of proposed accommodation, restaurant and function facilities, spa facilities, time-frame for build (road use), expected number of guests (at various events - both midweek and weekend) and his belief that the development would be beneficial to the local tourism market. A number of questions (without notice) were taken from the floor, seeking clarification on the following matters [responses in italics]: Restaurant: confirmation of actual proposed number of guests/ operating hours/open to non- residents/impact on existing restaurant operators. 75 persons seated (non-operational during large scale function, as only one kitchen). [One restaurateur from KV suggested that offering breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week would be somewhat of a challenge July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 6

will be reported next month. The convention is an inspiring week A day or so after the dinner of business and pleasure, where Lorraine and Franz travelled to members from around the globe Toronto to the 97th Lions Clubs unite to shape the future of our Annual International Convention. great association. The festivities This is being held from July 4–8 in include a very colourful International At the community centre there the city of Toronto, Ontario, Parade of Nations through the heart has been a change in room Canada, and at this time Lorraine of Toronto. layout which sees both doctors will officially take the reins as the Recently, at the Tamworth National now housed in the Russell new District Governor for the local Convention, the Lions McCusker Hassett room. N2 district. Alzheimer’s Research Foundation This change does not remove the The N2 Lions District encompasses Project was adopted. Initially the meeting room that is still available south-east New South Wales and McCusker Alzheimer’s Research for community groups. the Australian Capital Territory, Foundation was established in The end of June is also the club’s comprising 65 Lions Clubs, eight Western Austtralia in 2001 to annual changeover dinner and this Leo Clubs and six Lioness Clubs enhance medical research into was held at Jing Jo’s. Members from with membership approaching Alzheimer’s Disease. The decision in the Bowral Lions Club, and a few 2000. This is a big area Tamworth makes this a foundation locals from our own community, also geographically but a task that we that is supported by Lions clubs shared a great meal and fellowship. all believe that Lorraine will be able around the country. As this report has been prepared in to manage. It will keep Lorraine The Foundation provides significant advance of that dinner the awards out of the valley a good deal of support to the research of and recognitions made at the dinner time as she travels to meet each of internationally acclaimed pioneer the clubs. researcher Professor Ralph Martins AO and his team. His leading edge research is aiming to increase the understanding of the pathology of the disease, develop an early diagnosis and identify treatments aimed at deferring, slowing, and preventing the development of the disease. The foundation has joined forces with the Anglican Retirement Villages in Sydney to establish the McCusker KARVIAH Research Centre. This is a good example of Lions working with other organisations for the betterment of community health. Jason Horton

Mountain development

(Continued from page 5) moniker from application. Eco-tourism status cannot be obtained until after completion - an oversight in their application. Helicopter access. NO helicopter access. Status of roads leading to Rockfield Park. Any improvements to status of the roads leading to Rockfield Park (Kangaroo Valley Road and Tourist Road) are not considered to be the responsibility of the developer. Nevertheless, the verbalised tone of the meeting was clearly anti- development. Should any other organisation host an event for our community in relation to the Rockfield Lodge proposal, KVTA would inform their members of such event. Brenda Sambrook Secretary KVTA July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 7 A new facility for Pioneer Museum

After 18 months' labour by our small but hard-working team of volunteers, and with the help of a generous grant from the NSW Government, the new conservation shed at Pioneer Museum Park is nearing completion. It will provide space, for the first time, for the museum to restore and conserve its larger exhibits. The building will be officially opened by Gareth Ward, State MP for Kiama, at 1pm on Monday 21 July. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the opening and inspect the new facility. Tony Barnett Left to right: David McEwan, Trevor Ball, Werner Bayer, Phillip Scott and Logan Apperley.

With his magnificent grey mane of hair Vale Adrian Burton rendered patchy by his chemotherapy treatment in his last years in the Valley, 17/6/1930-18/6/2014 he exhibited great strength and determination as he performed his duties Adrian Burton was a lover of every Sunday. life; in fact, many would say Adrian Burton sadly passed away on 18 he was passionate about life. June, 2014, age 84 years. His joy and enthusiasm carried He is survived by Caroline, his wife of 35 years, and six of his seven sons. over into everything he did. He was farewelled at St Mary’s Catholic He was first and foremost a doctor. Church, North Sydney on 25 June 2014 Medicine was his abiding passion, by his family, including his many and aside from his successful grandchildren, and many friends from his practice on the lower North Shore, days in Kangaroo Valley. he was the first medical practitioner You will be sadly missed, Adrian. to work in an Aboriginal Reserve in

Victoria and, later, the first doctor Jenelle Brangwin into Darwin after Cyclone Tracy. His interest in and compassion for all his patients resulted in many of them becoming life-long friends. His ability to engage with people endeared him to everyone he met. Following his retirement, Adrian and his wife, Caroline, moved to the Valley, where they spent ten years participating in Valley activities. He will be remembered here as an effervescent character, always with a joke at hand to lighten any situation, yet always ready to help with advice when asked: a caring and gentle man. With a mischievous twinkle in his eyes he was a great storyteller, a legendary guest at dinner parties. Extremely athletic and energetic, he loved his golf, but was equally happy growing his favourite roses. Adrian was a committed member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, an acolyte for many years and a valuable assistant to Father Ronan. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 8 Upper River Hall - Winter happenings

Thank you Change. This recorded performance sponsored by the UKRP Association and FYRE, is FREE and open to to those is happening on Saturday 5 July at participants aged 8-18 years. It is all wonderfully the Upper River Hall and you are invited to be part of it. The show about making theatre from your generous will start at 6.30pm and ticket price favourite storybook or novel and the people who ($25/$20/under 16 free) includes day will end with performances by have soup and a great support act (to be participants of the plays they Ben Fowler donated to announced soon). BYO drinks. To develop during the workshop. Places the Upper River Hall buy tickets or get more information are limited and bookings are rejuvenation project through about this night email essential. Register by email at the Australia Culture Fund. [email protected]. [email protected] or by It is not too late to donate - our Tickets will be available at the door phone 4465 2632. registration with ACF and Creative on the night if not pre-sold out. The Eaton Gorge Theatre Company Partnerships Australia will continue This event is a Southerly Change will also be previewing their until the end of 2014. production and all proceeds will go production of Audrey of the Outback Take back some control of where to the artists. for the community on Friday 25 July and we have plans for some more your taxes go! Donate on-line at: www.southerlychange.com. https:// The Eaton Gorge Theatre Company, events during August. www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.o our other artists in residence during So keep an eye out for flyers and rg.au/artist-projects/upper-river- July, will be holding a fantastic one- posters around town or follow Upper hall. day theatre making workshop on River Hall on Facebook to keep up One of our very generous donors the last Friday of the school with all the winter hall happenings. has funded a new 180” screen and holidays (11 July) at Upper River projector for the hall. Yes Kangaroo Hall. The workshop, proudly Sarah Butler Valley – you now have a cinema! The screen and projector will be -in-law, installed in July and we are hoping Vale Angela to try it out with some film and screenings in August, so stay tuned. Joan Winch grandsons Ben Fowler, our artist in residence Mark, for the first ten days of July, will be 10 June 1922 John, recording a live performance of his Michael new material to be released as the to 6 June 2014 and Ben next album for his band Southerly and great- Joan Anne Winch, born 10th grandson, June 1922 in Norfolk, Caleb. England was the youngest of Joan nine children. celebrated her 90th She moved to Australia with her birthday husband, Donald Winch, in 1960 to just two years before she passed start a new life in Australia. away in a large celebration with her She was the second wife to Donald many friends and family. and she had an immediate family In the last year of her life she when she moved half way across battled cancer and sadly gave in to the world. the disease only days before her Joan was an important part of her 92nd birthday on 6th June, 2014. family, and will be remembered Joan was proud of her garden and fondly by her son Vincent, daughter shared her talent for gardening with others, including her involvement in the KV A&H Show for many years. Dr. Jeanette Keir MBBS (NSW) She was involved in many community groups in KV over the Kangaroo Valley Community Centre years, including the Children’s (Ambulance Station) in Broughton Street Medical Research Institute, Red Cross, VIEW Club, Senior Citizens,

44 652 007 and Country Women’s Association. Usual opening hours Joan will always be remembered by her friends, family and everyone Mondays 2-30 pm to 5-30 pm who knew her as a lady with a heart of gold, never a bad word about Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9-30 am to 1 pm others and an air of grace. and 2-3o pm to 5-30 pm The Winch family would like to thank Thursdays 9-30 am to 1 pm everyone for their support over the last few weeks. Consultations and house calls by appointment Benjamin Winch (grandson) July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 9 Valley student’s world education program completed

On 31 May, Cameron Leslie one of 15 teens set to graduate prepared for his high school from THINK Global School this graduation in the same way that autumn. THINK Global School, or many teenagers in New South TGS as it is known to its students, Wales will towards the end of is the world’s first travelling high this year. school, and teens here gain their There might be a year jumper and a education by jetting around the muck-up day where pranks are world and attending classes in played on the teaching fraternity. three different countries each Of course there is a senior formal year. Unlike some study abroad programs which end after two weeks or a month, THINK Global School is very much a proper school: every student and faculty member travels to the same countries at the same time, fostering the sense of community that you would find at any other secondary school. Cameron, who comes from Kangaroo Valley, decided that he wanted to try something different at high school. TGS was in Sydney that year and, Graduation day in Hiroshima after a visit to the school quarters, he was determined to apply. Cameron began attending THINK TGS students line up in Tokyo Global School in 2011, a year that included terms in Ecuador, Thailand Cameron and his classmates will and Germany. As it has grown, travel to Africa to celebrate their THINK Global School has time at TGS and the beginning of a undergone changes, including the new chapter in their lives. adoption of the IB Diploma Accompanied by staff and a climb Program -- a challenging two-year specialist, all 15 students will visit curriculum that prepares students Tanzania and attempt to climb to for higher education and to be the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - active participants in a global perhaps their biggest challenge to society. date. For these kids, though, Throughout these shifts, the core nothing seems out of reach. mission at TGS has stayed the Learn more about THINK Global same: open and engage students’ School at www.tgs.org Lee Carlton From Wattamolla to the world minds about how they view themselves and the world through where excited teenagers dress up travel. Kangaroo Valley and muck up, take photos with Since his first year, Cameron and friends and feel nostalgic about their his classmates have embarked on a Post Office high school years. journey that most teens can only For Cameron, though, one thing will dream of: he’s crossed India by COMPUTER SUPPLIES be drastically different: his train, snorkelled in the Galapagos AND graduation is taking place 8,600km Islands and trekked across the away in Hiroshima, Japan. Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan - a STATIONERY That’s because Cameron isn’t your rare feat given the limited amount average high school student. He’s of tourists allowed into the country - INK CARTRIDGES each year. Along the way he’s also - TONER CARTRIDGES had the opportunity to interact with - USB FLASH DRIVES a variety of guest speakers, including Iran’s Crown Prince Reza - A4 REFLEX AUST MADE Pahlavi, and participate in numerous sustainability initiatives NOWRA PRICES

designed to leave a positive, lasting If an item is not in stock and you need to impact on the countries TGS has purchase regularly please let us know and we called home. will stock the item Following their graduation in Japan, rather than going to “schoolies Telephone week” an important rite of passage Cameron enjoying tea with a geisha for many Australian teenagers, 44 651 199 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 10 that they are small enough for the children to use in the playground. They have been a June has been a very busy great month for the preschool. addition to The Northholm visit was a highlight for the pre schoolers While the parents have been busy our camp preparing the Winter Bush Dance, site and the children are the preschool. The the children have been continuing to discovering lots of new ways to gentlemen have follow their interest in horses and build cubby houses and to balance donated $2,500 to camping. with them. the preschool as a The hobby horses have been Northholm Grammar school came result of their big galloping through the playground to visit and played drama games day. Thank you all! nearly every day, and the horses with the children. “Sleeping Lions” The preschool’s and the dolls have enjoyed sharing and “circle freeze” were favourites. expenses are only the bush camp site we created in the A big thank you to Brad Turbott half funded by state playground. Bush tucker has been and his team of talented students government grants. prepared on our pretend camp fire, for an entertaining production of The preschool has and the billy “Much Ado About Nothing.” Thanks to raise more than Straw bales has boiled up also for the generous donation lots of from the proceeds of your play. pretend treats Friday 13th June was the date for and we have the “Kangaroo Valley Gentlemen’s been singing Golf Day.” What a lucky date for campfire songs including Camp kitchen “Inanay´ and “Waltzing Matilda”. Thank you to John at the Teamwork Red Shed who $100,000 per year through fees and has donated fund raising to keep the business straw bales for open. Education is expensive! The our Bush fundraising keeps a bit of icing on Dance. He the cake with our very tight budget. halved some Jacinta Perry-Powell of the bales so In the tent The circle freeze game

services at berry: physiotherapists • physiotherapy mark burns • hydrotherapy belinda henry • falls prevention vicki Angwin • home visits pat moore sheryl dickinson services at gerringong alison crofts are the same as at berry plus: • womens’ health/continence massage therapists  massage therapy laura stoertz  dry needling robyn mckean  gym membership psychologist  psychology janine gent  exercise programs  podiatry podiatrist

for all appointments please call gerringong on 4234 4666 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 11 FIG – the Friendly Inn Garden – Gourmet Pizza Pizzaz a great success!

The community garden compost making workshop members and friends came recently on the FIG site. together recently and had our Katrina showed us the pizza night, and what a importance of pH testing and sumptuous feast it was. measuring the nutritional The pizza bases being made by profile of our plants. Andrew Sambrook, the tomato This analysis is important to sauce made by Peter Brandis – know what kinds of inputs were required to build our and members provided a huge piles. range of toppings. The compost will be finished We created a whole range of in 14 days, and the piles are gourmet pizzas – and then managed turned every two or three to devour a very large number of days. pizzas. Andrew also took on the pizza Good compost builds good soil FIG members planting out vegetables cooking duties, and was brilliant at which builds healthy plants which builds healthy people. The piles are really hot – the inside temperature has been about 60 to 65 degrees C – hot enough to destroy pathogens and weed seeds. Once we apply some rich material our plants will get a big kick along. What’s in our garden now? We have macadamias and tamarillo fruit trees, with a lot more to be planted soon. Katrina and Kirsty turning the piles Our herb garden contains a wide range of herbs. Learning the fine art of composting keeping up with the demand – There’s a broad range of vegetables – peas, cauliflowers, beans, carrots and more. thanks so much Andrew. We’re growing an abundance of local Andrew and Kirsty also served some garlic, kohlrabi, onions (multiple colours), spinach, lettuce, broad food. dessert pizzas to finish us off! Peter Brandis We’re hoping to have a real pizza oven on site sometime within the next year. We now have two major events on our calendar – our potato bake and a pizza night. Tapas on the mountain Don’t miss out – come and give a fig! Contact Peter Brandis every Friday night ([email protected]) for details on how to join. What happens on a FIG garden day? There’s much talking and laughing, lots of sharing of garden tips and … overlooking the lights ideas, morning tea (usually provided by Bruno), sometimes home-made of the Shoalhaven cakes and biscuits. And we also manage do some garden duties as well – like weeding, planting, harvesting, sheet mulching and building our community garden. Our garden day is a wonderful way to learn about all aspects of gardening – and everyone is The Lookout welcome to come along and Cambewarra Mountain participate. live music great food magic views Hot compost workshop from 6pm bookings 4465 1321 Kirsty and Katrina conducted a 1 Cambewarra Lookout Rd July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 12 important piece of advice is: your legal and financial affairs, KV VIEW Club everyone should make a Will. And, including buying and selling real We thank Tony Barnett for if you haven’t already made one, estate, shares and other assets for don’t wait until you’re old (or, you, operating your bank accounts, being an informative and seeing that most of my audience is and spending money on your behalf. interesting guest speaker at of my own generation, even older), You may set whatever limitations or our June lunch. or ill before you do so. conditions on your attorney that you Our next meeting and luncheon will There are three basic requirements choose. For example, you may limit th be held on Friday 11 July at Bistro for any Will: the power of attorney to operate One46 at 11.30am for noon. (1) appoint one or more executors only while you are overseas, or only Our guest speaker will be VIEW (I recommend that you appoint to the sale of certain property. Acting Zone Councillor Robyn more than one, in case one dies Or you can require the attorney to Bursill, who will speak to us about before you, or subsequently have accounts audited annually. The Smith Family. decides that they don’t want the Anyone may witness your signature Members please phone Sue Pfafflin responsibility); to a general power of attorney who 4465 1136 or email her at (2) state how you wish your is over 18 and not your attorney. [email protected] before executor to dispose of all your But there are two limitations 6pm on the Wednesday before the property (who you want to inherit imposed by law. First, a general lunch if you are unable to attend. what); and power of attorney ceases if you lose It is necessary for us to provide (3) date the Will and sign it in the your mental capacity. If you wish Bistro One46 with accurate numbers presence of two witnesses who are the attorney’s power to continue for our luncheon; otherwise our club over 18 and not beneficiaries. after that event, you must sign an will be charged. If you have good reason to believe enduring power of attorney. You can New members and guests are that you need only a very simple choose that it will operate when the welcome. If you are considering Will - for example you don’t have attorney(s) have accepted their joining Kangaroo Valley VIEW Club much to leave and/or you want to appointment by signing the you are welcome to attend our leave everything to one person (eg document, when a medical luncheon as a guest. a partner or child, or equally practitioner considers that you are Please phone our President Jan Cole between your children) - you may unable to manage your affairs, or 4465 2774 for details. choose to use a standard Will form, when your attorney considers that Jeannette Dumbrell which can be purchased from some you need assistance managing your Publicity Officer stationers or downloaded from the affairs. Your signature to this internet. However, in most cases I document must be witnessed by a Wills, powers of strongly recommend that you lawyer or other prescribed witness engage a solicitor to draft your Will. (not a JP), who must certify that you attorney and I could devote this whole talk to appeared to understand its effect. discussing what you might consider Second, an attorney under a general guardianship when preparing your Will, but I’ll or enduring power of attorney choose just one. Even a valid Will cannot make decisions about your This is the text of Tony Barnett’s address may be challenged. For example, if lifestyle or health. These decisions, to KV View Club in June you leave everything to one of two such as to move you from your or more children, the other(s) may home into a retirement village or Introduction challenge your Will in court. So, if care facility, can only be made by a I would have liked to talk about my you have a good reason for guardian - whether an enduring travel experiences, while I can still omitting from your Will someone guardian appointed by you or a remember at least some of the 88 who might expect to be included, I guardian appointed by the Civil and countries I’ve visited to-date, but recommend that you state that Administrative Tribunal or the VIEW chose to take advantage of reason in your Will. That may not Supreme Court. my 30 years’ experience in the law avoid a challenge, but it may Appointment of enduring instead. reduce the chances of the guardian However, I’ve been retired for 15 challenge succeeding. As with an attorney, it is important years, and my specialised area of Finally, circumstances change over that you trust the person you practice was commercial property time, so I recommend that you appoint as your guardian. I law. A legal publisher persuaded me review your Will at regular intervals recommend that you inform your to write a book, but I doubt if you’d (I’m thinking of perhaps every five guardian of your wishes about find it very stimulating: it was called years, not weekly!) to see if you lifestyle decisions, and let them Drafting & Negotiating Commercial want to change anything. Simple know if your wishes change. In the Leases in Australia. I never changes, eg adding or removing a form of appointment, you may limit practised family law or probate, so beneficiary or changing the amount your guardian’s powers, eg to what I’m about to tell you is not of a legacy - can be effected by a decide only where you live or to intended as legal advice. Rather, it’s Codicil. For more substantial decide only what health care you based on common sense, and some changes it’s probably better to receive, and you may give (lawful) personal experience. make a new Will.

directions to your guardian, with Wills Powers of attorney which they must comply. In any The laws of intestacy - that is, what By a general power of attorney, event, your guardian’s powers arise happens to your estate if you die you nominate one ore more only if you lose capacity to make without having made a Will, may persons to act on your behalf. It decisions yourself. Again, your well not achieve what you would can give your attorney the (Continued on page 13) wish. So, my first and most authority, if you choose, to manage July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 13 More entries received for Voice poetry competition There is still plenty of time to enter the shines at rugby too, Hard work led me here, poetry event organised by the Valley She’s really quite athletic, there’s I fought for my freedom, Voice. The first sectional winners are on no sport she cannot do. My sight is now clear, page 16 and here are entries sent to us She has a head for fashion, knows For I have gained wisdom. since the last issue. All are eligible for exactly how to dress. the major awards in December. She helps around the house, her The battle was won, room is not a mess. Now I walk free, She likes a joke: Once she painted My new life has begun. A Place of Healing poppa’s toes Determination was the key. “Old man, old man!” When he was tired from shearing DY The brittle leaves of the old gum and lying in a doze. whisper as they softly rustle in the She’s bubbly and brunette, has Glengarry breeze. fantastic hair, I love this place. Their gnarled, swollen limbs like my Her manicure and grooming display I love the bright green scenery gnarled, swollen fingers, her style and care. over the lake, Body bent like mine. She’s diligent at school and cares and the dorms on the hill “Listen to the words of this place; for every one, and the hammocks laying Feel the warmth of the earth, In fact her specialty is caring as we drooping, waiting. Heed the ancient wisdom of the are well aware.” and the activities, rocks. “You must be really proud of her” hundreds of them, This is a place of healing. conceded grandma number one. rock climbing and abseiling For many moons men have been “Yes we are” said number two “We canoeing and biking coming here to rest and recover. think she’s rather fun.” and us kids playing in the hall Allow the spirits to do their work.” BD and ducking dodge balls thrown. I spend half my school year here I listen and feel and heed. from Scots I came. JB My Escape With old Mr Pitman Birthday memento Aching muscles, thinking we’re the best students doing something’s right Two grandmas having coffee at a Lay still in rebellion, but doing many things wrong café with a view. Knees buckle, we’ve only had one barrel run They were bragging about their I have defeated the felon. except C dorm. grandkids as grandmas often do. I can learn. “We have one that’s perfect” skited Never had I trained, I can have fun. grandma number one. So hard in my life, I have the best time, “And we have one that’s lovely” The beast I have tamed, down in the valley, countered grandma number two. The beast that is life. my favourite campus. “She helps out on the farm and even LR drives the ute. I have overcome troubles, I have conquered pain, She can cook like Master Chef, her Entries to I have won the battles, meals are really beaut. [email protected] or Battles I won’t face again. She’s a brilliant soccer player and post to The Kangaroo Valley Voice

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(Continued from page 12) signature to the appointment must be witnessed by a lawyer or other prescribed witness, who must certify that you appeared to understand its effect. Prescribed forms for both powers of attorney and the appointment of an enduring guardian may be downloaded from the internet. As with a Will, I strongly recommend that you do not wait to appoint an enduring attorney and guardian until you have reason to believe that your need for them is imminent. Much better to make your wishes known, in a legally enforceable form, when you are well, not unduly worried about the future, able to think clearly and without influence from anyone else. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 14 Living in an ageing community We had just moved in to our experienced bereavement and all new home. that it entails, to demonstrate that I had begun to dig a trench to they have survived and are plant day lillies and bulbs that I enjoying life to the full, in spite of their loss. had brought from the farm, Their robustness is admirable. when a groundsman walked past It leads many of us to an and offered a hand. acceptance of our eventual fate between an independent-living In a trice, he had dug an eight with less fear than we would retirement village such as ours, and metre long trench in the heavy clay otherwise have. a nursing home where all residents soil. This was so different from my There is a level of understanding are dependent on nursing care. KV garden, where I did such heavy and support, both implicit and One has an aura of sickness and work myself without question. explicit, that is tangible. death, the other an atmosphere of Then an Irish gentleman passed by. For those with partners with freedom and camaraderie. He welcomed me but, unlike the developing dementia, there is The two are so often confused in greeting of so many others, he said always someone to confide in who peoples’ minds, including mine when “This is the beginning of the end, has lived this journey. a few years ago I was so shocked you know”. I have noticed that the men are when a friend, the same age as me, I would have preferred “the sensitive to those who are confused moved to a retirement village and beginning of your golden years”, but and tend to guide and jolly them loved it. I had to admit that he had a point along, in a blokey, effortless I could not understand how someone and I often think of his words. manner. as young as she could do such a We have now lived here for over two These guys are true gentlemen. thing. years. In that time, nine of the For those facing knee or hip Our kids are no better, teasing us residents have died. replacements, there are prior about the “old fogies’ home”. We have all watched women lose examples of others who have I think that our common stage of life their life partners and, in one case, a completed rehabilitation and now both educates us about and man his wife. have a new lease on life. insulates us from the “ageism”, and Several people have dementia, some Soup and casseroles are denial and embarrassment around Parkinsons disease and other chronic forthcoming when most needed. death, that is obvious in the broader illnesses. Funeral services are swelled by the Australian society. It certainly does But here this is neither unexpected village residents and when not prevent us from enjoying a nor shocking. necessary, wakes hosted by the vibrant and varied life style in a It is evidence of what we all face, Social Committee in our community great environment. one way or another, within the next centre. 20 or 30 years. There is a strong dividing line Susan Ballinger Enough here have already

Request for Public Holiday – Kangaroo Valley Show 2015

Council intends to make an application to the Department of Industrial Relations for the proclamation of a partial Public Holiday for the Kangaroo Valley Show.

The Proposed date is Friday 13th February 2015 between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm. Written submissions are invited in regard to this proposal and are required to be submitted by 23rd July 2014 and should be directed to the General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, NOWRA NSW 2541. Submissions may also be made by email to [email protected] Enquiries should be directed to Claire Andriske, Governance Officer on (02)44293361. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 15 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 16 First round winners of the Voice Poetry competition Here are the first winners of our Winners please contact me on 44 651 I love this place poetry competition (each receives 621 to arrange to collect your prize. $30 for their effort) are Column one Carl Leddy I love this place. Jenelle Brangwin with Impressions I love the undulating, overflowing formed at the Berlin Wall 1962, Gaia perpetual water pummelling jagged rocks Column two Jenson Barker for Gaia A cavity on this place we call Earth with intermittent white noise. and Column three Sam Cooper for I Surrounded by a conference of wise The smell of salt mountains love this place. and formidable waves crashing down. Light drips down the slopes energizing and the crisp breeze rushing over me. dwellers below Impressions formed at the Rays boom to life, life booms to a Berlin Wall 1962 I love the cool white sand running frenzy through my toes. Grey. Ghosts of Cockatoos shout alarm across The blasting sunlight, A wall. Stark, grey. the fields hot against my skin like a warm kiss on a Grey skies. Faces Panic has erupted, the battle has begun cold winter’s day. Blank, expressionless. Fleets of birds fire themselves at the The breeze that wraps its freshening No sound, no murmur. helpless trees arms No. Eagles scan the terrain for a vital entree around my neck like an embrace. Strategic platypi investigate the Not tear nor sigh, teeming stream Just – nothing. I love the beautiful dance, Arrogant Boomers flex their flesh to A void: faces blank, performed by the waves aroused ladies Faces staring White pearls of sweat adorn their Drained cattle jaunt towards a distant West. foreheads. relief They sculpt the sand There – blue skies, bright Ignorant humans engulf the naked land The sand that massages my feet. Faces. Here, grey. below

Grey guns, grey dogs, Trees serve the superior at their own I love the dolphins diving and dashing in Grey wire, grey faces. expense the water, All. You see, all are enslaved by their The white caps engulfing them, desires Onlookers we yet spitting them out again Nature is the conductor come, stare, go, This is my favourite space. We as organisms are the orchestra But come and go, a breeze. This is paradise. Follow the conductor’s guidance Whilst they, grey, hopeless, stare We will have refinement And wait. Paradise Beach, Rose Bay NSW JB JB SC July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 17 Bringing the Shoalhaven Winter Wine Festival to Kangaroo Valley

Bistro One46 is proud to feature five matching local wines on their wine list. wines was an “We could list any top rating wines elegant and on our wine list and some people sumptuous would still not be satisfied. The local evening. wines are fantastic and, by featuring The menu featured them, we like to local produce from think we are Yarrawa Estate, enhancing our Kangaroo Valley customers’ and the experience of Shoalhaven the South region. Each Coast, rather course, which than just began with A table of gourmands enjoying the festival wine dinner offering a drink Greenwell Point rhubarb with their oysters with citrus salsa and a glass cheesecake meal”, says of champagne methodoise, was finished with owner Nicole executed with finesse and flavour. the sweetness Poelzl. The Asian 5 spice duck consommé of a fortified They work with local mushrooms and soba muscat. together with noodles was popular, matched with Bistro One46 Mark and Sue the unique Jasmine Grace. and Yarrawa Foster from Macadamia and chilli crusted blue Estate look Gerald Poelzl (left) and Yarrawa Estate eye cod with pumpkin purée Andrew McCabe at work forward to to promote complimented the new vintage making this a each other and teamed up this year Verdelho. Mark Foster winemaker permanent to bring more of the Shoalhaven A pithivier of braised beef cheeks addresses dinner guests event as part Winter Wine Festival to the valley. was a warm and rich main course of the Shoalhaven Winter Wine On Sunday 8th June, the inaugural served on a rainy night with a glass Festival, so look out for the Yarrawa Yarrawa Showcase Wine Dinner of Chambourcin, grown here in Showcase Wine Dinner next year on was held and proved to be a great Kangaroo Valley at Yarrawa Estate. the June Long Weekend. success. The five course dinner with The finale was the ever-so-light Nicole Poelzl July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 18

Fridays in term time from 6 to Human interest stories, 8pm. Levi will be glad to say g’day! news and happenings from On June 11 a funeral service was K.V. churches held for Joan Winch. The service was well attended and many excellent words were spoken Church of the Good Shepherd in Joan’s memory by Fran This month we’d like to Pritchard, Ben Winch and others introduce you to our new youth who knew Joan. worker, Levi Beyer.(photo right) ‘Cuppas n’ Kids’ starts up again on Levi will be leading our youth group Tuesday July 16. in term 3 on Friday nights along with It runs every Tuesday in term time our team of Andrew Paterson, from 9.30 to 11am and is held in Katrina Thomas and Nell Unger. our hall. It’s a time when parents Levi hails originally from Orange, or carers can bring their toddler- and moved to Tapitallee in the last aged kids along to play together. few years where he also works three The adults can have a nice coffee theme ‘God Knows Our Future’ from days a week for Anglican and chat while the kids play either the book of 2 Thessalonians in the Youthworks at their Waterslea in the hall or out the back in the Bible. conference centre. church’s enclosed play area. Feel free to come along and hear If you have teens, or know some in New parents/carers and their kids about what God says about our the valley, please let them know are always welcome. future at our 8.30am or 10am they are all welcome to come along Finally, in our Sunday services Sunday services. to our youth nights (Years 7-12) on we’re currently talking on the Andrew Paterson The Pre school thanks its supporters The following businesses and Rural Supplies, ‘The Lazy Men’ individuals donated band, Upper River Community generously to the Preschool Hall, Moss Vale War Memorial Winter Bush Dance: (see page Aquatic Centre, Valley Hair 41 for details) Artistry, Karen Joy Beauty, Brenda Sambrook and KV Olives, Endota Spa Bowral, Crystal The Nostalgia Factory, Yarrawa Creek Meadows, Bistro One46, Estate, Valley Vintage, KV Fudge Michael Hole Tennis Coaching, Shop, Flavours of the Valley, The Fran Pritchard Massage, Sally Bali Shop, The Gallery in Wallace Osteopath, Fighting Fit Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Kangaroo Valley, KV Collections, Rox, Questacon, The Australian Jacks Coffee House, Producers of Joanna Gash recently welcomed 11 Museum, Jenolan Caves, new Australian residents to the area Strictly Ballroom, the Musical, Kangaroo Valley Horses, while conducting a Citizenship Brad the Chimney Sweep, KV Ceremony at Council’s Administration Building. The residents, who originally hailed KANGAROO VALLEY FIREWOOD from Britain, India, Germany and the Philippines, each made the pledge of Seasoned Wood DELIVERED Australian Citizenship in front of and STACKED friends and family. Split to size to fit your fireplace “It is a tremendous honour as Mayor, to stand alongside a new or stove Australian citizen as they make the 2 cubic metres $200 pledge of Australian Citizenship.” “There is something especially unique and humbling about witnessing the overwhelming feeling Call Jamie: of pride and excitement at the 0412 424 069 / 4465 2520 conclusion of such an event. “Each Citizenship Ceremony presents a very important moment in the We can come to you and cut up, lives of the participants and one that will stay with them forever.” split your fallen trees. “Cultural diversity is one of the exciting features of our Country and Price on application. I would like to be the first to welcome our newest citizens to the Shoalhaven area.” July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 19 Percy the pelican leaves The Gallery

Shoalhaven City CouncilPercy Mayor, the Pelican Joanna pictured Gash in recentlyhis new home has highlightedin the Shoalhaven the areas growing Aquatic Biotechnology industry following Council’s development of a strategic document to assistRight: Flanders growing fields. local businesses. The Biotechnology Strategy sets a strategic direction for the continual local growth and development of this exciting new industry. TheAn impressiveIndustry Sector oil painting Strategy on identifies six key objectives, including – Tocanvas advocate by local for and award coordinate winning the establishment of an Aquatic Biotechnology industry hub in the Shoalhaven. Toartist work Larraine with existing Hahlos leaders in the Aquatic Biotechnology industry within the Shoalhaven to establish networks and opportunities to grow the industry. To work co-operatively with tertiary institutions to identify and pursue opportunities for growth in the Aquatic BiotechnologyMeasuring 1200cms industry by in 1800cms,the Shoalhaven. Tothe educate painting the is communityimpressive as with to thea social, economic, employment, and environmental benefits that can be achieved throughrichness establishingof colours and the theShoalhaven as an Aquatic Biotechnology industry hub. Toproportions undertake embraced promotional by activities, the including appropriate marketing, conference attendance and trade show participation,scope and resonance to affirm theof the Shoalhaven work. as a key location for Aquatic Biotechnology activities To maintain the sense of clean water and clean coastline synonymous with the Shoalhaven. A range of diverse sectorsGiven the had historical come together significance to form of a burgeoning local Biotechnology industry saying Council was looking at ways to ensure the industry continued to flourish. Localsthe location may be and surprised the clarity to learn of thethat the Shoalhaven already has a number of businesses working and producing in thisdetail exciting captured new sector.by the emotions Aquaticof the artist Biotechnology this a moving is not work.just about research into the uses of seaweed products, but actually using products derived from algae in a number of different forms. 10 local businesses have come together to form Blue BioTech Shoalhaven as a result of Council’s Biotechnology Strategy. By coming together local businesses were working to ensure that growth in the industry sector translated into tangible benefits for existing andThe future Gallery businesses. in Kangaroo Valley The Blue BioTech Shoalhaven149 group Moss has Vale already Road identified Open international 10 am till 4interest pm each in algal day. applications in Australia due to our unique algal biodiversity, [email protected] and biogeography that lend itself 44 651to algal 621 industry development.

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NOWRA

Is now under new ownership and management. Come in and meet our new, friendly, customer service oriented staff for all of your equestrian requirements.

15 Nowra Lane Ph. 02 44 213 366 Ph. 02 44 213 366 Nowra NSW July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 21 Council encouraging aggressive approach to Fireweed control

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Joanna Gash is advising residents that category changes to Fireweed infestations in areas of the Shoalhaven will require a more aggressive approach to noxious weed control measures. The most significant of the introduced changes to the Noxious Weeds list by the State Government would be seen in Kangaroo Valley and areas of the Shoalhaven south of Bendalong Road. Property owners in these areas will now be required to continuously suppress and destroy all Fireweed plants growing on their properties. Fireweed is a very opportunistic plant that can reduce the grazing capacity of a property, pasture potential, livestock growth rates and incur high control costs. It is imperative that local residents Southern Shoalhaven require the property owners to ensure the weed remain aware to Fireweed full suppression and destruction of does not spread. infestations and follow the control Fireweed on local properties and For further information regarding orders as advised by the NSW State roadsides.” property owners and their Government. Other local areas categorised as responsibilities in Fireweed control, Category four areas including Category three still require please contact Council’s Noxious Kangaroo Valley and areas of continuous control work by Weeds on 4429 3833. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 22 be on their tables,” said Kate Britton, one of the organisers, “and Kangaroo Valley goes ‘Underbelly’ for Trivia of course, sort out their costumes.” The official theme of ‘Infamous ‘Trivia’ is back for 2014 and “I’ve got plans for world domination”, said one contestant, Characters’ gives participants plenty this year it’s about evil and twirling his greasy moustache. “But of scope for imagination and colour. infamy, notoriety and first I want to win at Trivia.” With prizes on offer for best- villainy. Proceeds from the night will go to dressed, it’s worth making the Vile and infamous characters the Kangaroo Valley Public School effort. from the past, present and P&C, which supports a specialised Trivia buffs are asked to bring their future will be gathering for battle literacy teacher every year, as well own food for the evening. As usual, silent auctions for plenty of fantastic at the Kangaroo Valley Hall at as providing extra resources for learning, such as sports equipment items will be on offer. 6pm on Saturday, September 6, Tickets will be $35 each and will be looking for trouble. and iPads. “It’s only July, but time goes by available from the Red Shed soon. quickly and people need to start Correction thinking about who they can ask to Cecily Paterson

In the June, Valley Voice we carried an advertisement for Saddleworld of Nowra announcing the change of management for this specialist equestrian business.

Unfortunately the word Nowra was swallowed by the printing gremlins and we hasten to advise our readers that the new proprietors of Saddleworld,Nowra have not made a pitch to secure the nationwide business, their sights are firmly on the Nowra business only.

Our apologies for the error. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 23 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 24 FRIENDS OF THE BRUSH-TAILED ROCK-WALLABY INCORPORATED

www.rockwallaby.org.au

to Kangaroo Valley Businesses interested in assisting Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby the Friends with fundraising. Email [email protected] for more information. News Thank you to you all for your generosity.

President’s Report Susan Robertson, President In February 2014 the Friends heard from the NSW Environmental Trust that they were successful in National Parks Report – Shoalhaven receiving a significant grant from the Trust for the Recovery Project Friends' environmental education project, Brush- We are planning our next release of captive bred tailed Rock Wallaby: Growing resilience in our Local Rock-wallabies at the wild Creek Colony. Community. Once again, a few carefully selected rockies will be As President, I thank the Management Committee moved to the Shoalhaven from the hardening-off members who worked long, hard and precisely on enclosure at Waterfall Springs Wildlife Sanctuary on this grant application. the Central Coast. At last, after a long waiting period, the Friends now This time the new arrivals will start in a 24/7 have Deductibility Gift Recipient status, which monitored purpose-built soft-release enclosure for means that any donation of $2.00 or more is now two months. Then, if all goes well, the gates will be tax deductible. opened allowing the captive bred wallabies to If you are making donations before the end of the mingle with the wild ones. Financial Year this year, or in future years, please Relocation is very stressful for most animals as they consider the Friends. All donations must go into the learn to adjust to new surroundings, new Friends' Public Fund Account and a donations form relationships and new diets. with the account details is available by emailing The exciting news at the River Colony is that the [email protected] for a copy)., or see page 35 this remaining two Waterfall Springs females - Flower issue of The Valley Voice. and Wirra – had their radio-tracking collars We are still working on getting donations via paypal removed. put into this account but cannot offer this facility for The targeted trapping session went like clockwork tax deductible donations at this time. and, as a bonus outcome, Flower’s one year old Thanks to you it will be a better 2014/2015 for the female offspring, Ray, was also trapped. endangered BTRWs. Fox control over March and April was highly The "rockies" are persisting, however, fox and dog successful as young unsuspecting foxes took baits predation and toxoplasmosis from feral cats are still and bullets. Foxes definitely become more cunning having a considerable impact. as they mature. Fox control is intensively ongoing, but more participation by landholders in the baiting program Money Well Spent – Thank You SCA is needed. This and responsible pet ownership are critical for In July 2013 the Friends were very fortunate to the survival of the BTRW. receive $6,500 from Sydney Catchment Authority Thank you to Jing Jos for providing a comfy café for (SCA) under their Catchment Protection and the Friends meetings. Improvement Grants. The Friends are always looking for new people to become involved in our local biodiversity Over the past 12 months we have been able to put conservation initiatives. these funds to great use. Extensive weed control Visit our website at www.rockwallaby.org.au or has been undertaken in one of the local Brush-tailed come along to a friendly meeting. Rock-wallaby colonies, allowing the native species to Donation boxes and adoption posters are available recolonise patches of their habitat where the weeds July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 25

Bugong and Illaroo areas. Fox shooting is a great tool to use in addition to the fox baiting programs being undertaken to reduce fox predation pressures on the rock-wallabies. The other half of these shooting costs were covered by our group and we hope to continue raising funds to allow this work to continue into the future. If you are interested in your property being included in this program then please contact us, particularly if you are seeing foxes about. Please also consider making a donation to the Friends (now tax deductible) to allow us to continue this important work into the future. Thanks again to the SCA for the opportunity to put significant pressure on the weeds and foxes in our region.

MERCHANDISE had taken over. Organic cotton t-shirts, available in a number of colours and sizes - Adults ($25) and Kids ($20) A big thank you to Mountain Echo Landscape and Horticulture for putting in so much hard work to Heavy cotton/canvas tote bags - $25 each. achieve such great results. Get to our website www.rockwallaby.org.au for This work has been a great addition to the initial more details and to order. works that the Friends have been able to achieve during their bush regeneration working bees. More details on all these stories are available in the official Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby The SCA funds also covered half the costs for Dean newsletter, sent to all our members. Please and Troy Bagnall to undertake intensive fox shooting consider joining. www.rockwallaby.org.au across over 50 properties in the Kangaroo Valley,

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Whilst in America they celebrate top with crumbled bacon and each side). Transfer to cutting board Independence Day on 4th July, sprinkle with remaining (with draining well); and let rest we can take advantage of the breadcrumbs. Bake oysters until until cool. Chill until ready to cold winter nights to utilise our their edges begin to curl and the assemble and beef is cold, at least seasonal weather and celebrate breadcrumbs are nicely golden one hour and even over night. Christmas in July. (about 10 minutes). Serve warm In another large skillet, heat butter I look forward to Christmas and all it oysters on a bed of rock salt. over medium heat. Add onion and entails each year, and even better (Serves 6) cook until softens, about 4 minutes. when done twice. To ensure our holiday feast is a Add mushrooms and season with The menu which follows is decadent perfect occasion – I believe it is remaining coarse salt. Cook, stirring and ideal for a mid-winter time to rediscover an old classic: occasionally, until mushrooms celebration. Much is prepared early, Beef Wellington. In the 1960s and tender, liquid is released and allowing you to enjoy the repast as 1970s, Beef Wellington was evaporates (approx 8-10 minutes). much as your guests. considered to be the pièce de Add sherry and cook until mixture is There is nothing quite like the resistance at all elegant dinner dry (about another 4 minutes). Cool festive aroma of mulled apple cider parties; however it gradually lost at room temperature or in the and yet it so easy to make. favour, as so many people cooked refrigerator for up to a day. Mulled Cider it for far too long, leading to the On a floured surface, roll the puff Ingredients: 4L apple cider (freshly beef becoming overly dry. pastry into a rectangle ¼ inch thick pressed if available); 8 cinnamon Approximate timings for both rare and ensure it is large enough to sticks; 4 apples; cloves; 10 and medium rare at the end of enclose the beef.^^ allspice*; 125ml rum (optional). this^. Whilst there are a lot of Spread the top of the tenderloin Method: Stud the apples with whole steps (none of them difficult), the evenly with paté and spread half of cloves – all over. In a large key is to only brown minimally; the mushrooms evenly on top. saucepan, combine apple cider, ensure the meat, mushrooms and Carefully invert the tenderloin into cinnamon sticks, apples, allspice and pate are well chilled before being the middle of the puff pastry, simmer the cider for at least 30 wrapped in pastry; and most mushroom side down. Spread minutes. Add rum if using. Ladle importantly – do not over-cook the remaining paté on top and sides of straight into individual cups (or meat – and you will find it sublime. beef, and remaining mushrooms on transfer to a suitable bowl if you Fillet of beef is an indulgent treat, top. Fold up the long sides of the want to present at table). and perfect for a “Christmas in dough to enclose the tenderloin, Oysters Rockefeller July” feast – encasing in pastry will brushing edges with egg wash to Ingredients: 1 cup watercress allow the fillet to serve more seal. Trim ends if needed, fold up sprigs, (discard coarse stems); 1½ people. and seal with egg wash. Carefully cups baby spinach; 3 tbls green Beef Wellington transfer the tenderloin (seem side scallions**; 1 tbls flat leaf parsley; 2 down) to a baking sheet and tsp celery (minced); 3 tbls fresh refrigerate at least two hours (or coarse breadcrumbs***; 50g overnight). unsalted butter; dash pernod**** If you wish, roll out any extra (about 5 mls); pinch cayenne; sea dough, cut into holly or other shapes salt and freshly ground black and chill on the baking sheet with pepper; 3 slices bacon; 24 small the beef. fresh oysters on the half shell; rock/ Heat oven to 220C. Place baking kosher salt for baking and serving. sheet on the middle rack of oven Method: Put oven rack in middle until hot (about 15 minutes). position and preheat oven to 220C. Decorate the top of the pastry with Finely chop watercress sprigs, baby shaped cutouts if you wish, and then spinach, scallions and parsley. Place brush all pastry with egg wash. in bowl and toss together with 1½ Ingredients: 1.5kg beef tenderloin Make two or three slits in to the tbls breadcrumbs. Melt butter in a (trimmed of excess fat); 2 tsp pastry to allow steam to vent. large skillet over moderate heat, add coarse salt; ½ tsp freshly ground Sprinkle with sea salt (optional). combined greens and cook, stirring pepper; 2 tbsl unsalted butter; Transfer Beef Wellington to until spinach has wilted (approx 1-2 small onion (finely chopped); 500g preheated baking sheet and bake minutes). Stir in Pernod, cayenne, button mushrooms (finely until pastry is golden brown and sea salt and pepper to taste and chopped); 65mls sherry; 500g puff meat is cooked to your liking. (Cover transfer to a bowl – chill, covered, pastry; 250g (at room pastry with foil if it gets too brown until cold (about an hour). temperature) paté/mousse (duck, while cooking.) Cook bacon (in clean skillet) over chicken liver or goose); 1 egg Allow to rest on a cutting board for moderate heat, continuing to turn (lightly beaten); sea salt; plain 10 minutes before slicing. For great until crisp. Drain on paper towel and flour for surface preparation. presentation, bring the entire then, when cool, finely crumble. Method: Heat large skillet pan over offering to the table whole, and slice Spread enough rock/kosher salt in a medium to high heat. Season beef in front of your guests. (Serves 6- large shallow baking pan to about with 1tsp coarse salt and ¼ tsp 8). Accompaniments can be as 2.5cm thick and nestle the oysters pepper; then sear the tenderloin simple as steamed potatoes (try (in their shells) on top. Spoon until well browned on all surfaces, baby chats, halved) and fresh greens mixture evenly over oysters, including ends (approx 1 minute (Continued on page 27) July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 27

the University of Noah’s Challenge 2014 Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus in Nowra. Preparation is well under way for The Shoalhaven Campus the 2014 Noah’s Adventure provides fabulous facilities Challenge, the event is now in its for participants and fourth year and the number of provides ample parking, entries continues to grow. plenty of shade and covered We are delighted to welcome areas for spectators. Macey’s Insurance as our Platinum The Noah’s Challenge could Sponsors for 2014 and are most not be run without the appreciative of the continuing significant support provided support of the Price Line Pharmacy, by HMAS Albatross 816 Jetts Gym and Ray White South squadron. They arrive at dawn to Coast. The generosity of local option to obtain sponsorship and by set up, start the BBQ’s and even doing so the entry fee is much business is much appreciated and assist with cooking breakfast for makes a significant contribution to reduced. There are also fabulous hungry competitors. They then prizes for those raising the highest the delivery of the essential services spend many hours helping provided by Noah’s to children with amount in sponsorship funds. competitors in and out of canoes, The main objective of Noah’s disabilities. directing traffic and acting as This year we welcome Guy Leech as Adventure Challenge is to have a go, course marshals. have fun and challenge yourself for a new ambassador, this is very As well as the Navy we receive exciting and we are thrilled to have just a day. Remember that the enormous support from a huge Noah’s children and their families him commit to helping raise funds to team of volunteers, many of whom support the wonderful work of are challenged every day of the are local to Kangaroo Valley and year. Entries for the 2014 Noah’s Noah’s Shoalhaven. make the day run smoothly. h Guy will be in attendance on the Challenge open on 14th June for The focus of the Adventure more information go to the website Adventure Challenge day and will Challenge is to raise funds for participate in the event. www.noahschallenge.com.au or you Noah’s Shoalhaven, this year we can contact Lynn Burns at Noah’s The venue for the 2014 Noah’s have introduced a sponsorship Adventure Challenge will again be Shoalhaven on 44235022. option which gives participants the Victoria Levy

heat. Cook until just barely allspice). Food for thought steaming. Add gelatin mixture, and ** Often sold as “spring onions”. stir to dissolve. Strain through a *** Use day old bread, and process in (Continued from page 26) fine mesh sieve and pour into 90ml blender. steamed broccolini. ramekins. Refrigerate until set **** Pernod has a slight anise (nowadays star-anise) flavour. This also And what is a Christmas in July feast (approx 3 hours). Serves 12. makes a wonderful aperitif (serve simply without eggnog? However, rather “A recipe has no soul. You, as the over ice, with a dash of water if you than serving as a drink, try this cook, must bring soul to the prefer). Ricard or Pastis are similar. glorious panna cotta. recipe.” – Thomas Keller ^ Using an instant read thermometer, Eggnog Panna Cotta * Allspice is the single berry with a very rare 50ºC; medium rare 58ºC. Ingredients: 875ml milk; 5 large egg flavour reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon ^^ If using store bought pastry, you yolks; ¾ cup sugar; 250ml cold, and a hint of nutmeg, available from may need to lay out two pieces, heavy cream; 2 tbls light rum; larger supermarkets and quality overlapping and roll them into one piece. grocers. (Do not use powdered/ground freshly grated nutmeg; 1tbls powdered gelatin. Method: Fill a large bowl with ice and water and then set aside. Place

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Obama with a surfboard so big talks 50% faster than I listen. "The It’s a man’s they had to do extensions to the kitchen window won't open." garage in the White House. The "It's winter. World highlight of his U.S. trip was his Leave it closed." "I would if the visit to the state of Texas. I believe extractor fan worked." By Sean Kramer they made him an honorary Texan People ask me if there is much with the present of a hat. It was so work involved in owning a 70 year big that when he put it on, if it old house. Well, on my income tax I The brain is a wonderful organ. wasn't for his ears, it would have list Bunnings as a dependent. It starts working the moment slipped over his nose. The people of Frankly, I'm not the handiest person you get up in the morning and Texas loved what he had to say in the world. does not stop until you sit down about oil, coal and climate change. You can tell that by the questions I at your desk to write an article. His speech showed, once again, ask, such as: "How do you get blood My dilemma is how do I get my that he has a mind as narrow as a off a saw?" brain to function? Do I resort to drinking straw. Even the Leader of the Opposition plagiarism, which is to steal from Oh dear, I pause here for a word knows I am not handy. For my last one source, or do I steal from many from the Leader of the Opposition. birthday she gave me a power saw sources, which is called research. Did I say a word? Silly me. She with a year's supply of fingers. I shall go in search of the truth. But there is another dilemma, for I have come to the conclusion that A competition for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC truth is in the lie of the beholder. Fiction, on the other hand, is the In 2015 the nation will participated in the 1914-1918 World truth according to Murdoch. commemorate the 100th War. June was a remarkable month. anniversary of ANZAC and in We are anticipating many beautiful It gave us the shortest day. It gave Kangaroo Valley an extra designs, and it is probable the us some history making moments: special service is being finished badge/broach will be a the Prime Minister's now famous planned. composite of the four best designs. wink. He is now known as Tony the The finished badge will be cast in The ANZAC Committee wishes to winker. There are those amongst us enameled metal and the design can announce a competition for the who believe that one of the vowels contain up to five colours. design of a commemorative lapel is wrong. Rumour has it that in Entry forms, with all the particulars badge/brooch, which will be France he was presented to Her of badge size and shape and presented to everyone who takes Majesty the Queen. When presented conditions of entry, will be available part in the march and ceremony on he respectfully bowed his head and at the Valley Grocery/Newsagent 25th April 2015. the Queen gave him a sly wink. shop from July 1. The competition is open to both Our Prime Minister is so highly The Competition will close on primary and secondary school regarded that the Canadian Prime November 11; Armistice Day. students who are resident in the Minister is changing the name of his The ANZAC Committee is really Valley, and there will be two $50 country to Canadia. In the United excited about this original idea for book vouchers awarded for the best States he presented President our 2015 commemoration and hope entries in both age groups. our talented students will be just as The design should enthusiastic.There are other plans to reflect the Valley and Valley Guide to eating out involve the community, and the importance the particularly our young people, and Mediterranean community places these will be announced in the upon recognising and August and September issues of the Café Bella honouring the service Voice. and sacrifice of our 44 651 660 Joan Bray young soldiers who Sweet Treats and Hand Made Fudge

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trampled into obliteration by the procession. We then flew to Tikal in Central America northern Guatemala, one of the by Tony Barnett major sites of Mayan civilisation, the first of three we were to visit In these geographically on this tour, and our second World challenged times, how many Heritage site. Australians under 70 could It was inhabited from the 6th Saturday, I threw a major wobbly. name the countries of Central century BC to the 10th century AD, The local travel agent was evidently and contains superb remains of America - or even know how unused to tourists who refuse to temples and palaces. take “not possible” for an answer, many there are? We crossed the border into Belize but eventually organised a private I visited Mexico, the largest, several by road, and were surprised to find boat to take us across. So we years ago, and in April/May this year all the signs in English, rather than arrived at the little seaside town of added Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Spanish, having forgotten that it Livingston in time to see another Nicaragua and Costa Rica to the had been the colony British Easter procession, and another notches on my travel stick. Honduras. In Belize we stayed at beautiful sawdust carpet destroyed. I passed through the capital city two lodges in remote locations; On the next day’s river tour we saw airports of the remaining two, from the first we went canoeing locals living by the water, a Panama and El Salvador, but can’t through a cave system - a magical wonderful variety of bird life, a claim to have visited those experience, very different to Spanish fort surrounded by walking through caves - and from thousands of Guatemalans the second we boated to a small picnicking and swimming... and island, where I discovered that the graffiti dated 1590. All of which fully tropical strength insect repellent justified my wobbly! recommended by The Travel The hour’s boat crossing to Doctor was no match for the Honduras provided one of the most swarms of barely visible sandflies. memorable experiences of the As a distraction from the itching, I holiday. Just we two passengers in suffered the first of many severe an open vessel designed to carry at nose bleeds, which a few days later most a dozen tourists, we left in I discovered were caused by a new brilliant sunshine. With black clouds malaria drug, also recommended approaching at an alarming speed, Antigua by The Travel Doctor. I the pilot’s mate gave us each a huge immediately stopped taking the blue plastic tarpaulin, and I countries. I travelled with Stella, a drug, hoping that the repellent was enveloped myself completely inside like-minded friend from South more effective against mosquitoes mine just in time. As the boat Africa, and we’d rejected the group than sandflies, and the nose bleeds bumped violently through the wind- tours on offer as most included duly stopped. whipped waves, and the rain beat Mexico and all included too much According to our itinerary, we were torrentially on my tarp, all I could do time at resorts; with only three to cross from Belize back into was laugh hysterically. Miraculously, weeks in which to visit five Guatemala by public ferry. we arrived safely in sunny countries, we couldn’t allow Unfortunately, no one had realised Honduras, where a four hour drive ourselves too much leisure. that the ferry didn’t run on Good took us to the picturesque town of So we chose a private tour which Friday. Unwilling to miss the full Copan Ruinas, so-called because it contained an ideal mix of towns, day river tour planned for the (Continued on page 33) bush and just a couple of resorts. Our first destination was Antigua in southern Guatemala. Bistro One46 A very photogenic colonial city, with Café Bella a puffing volcano as a backdrop, it Harcourts was the first of four World Heritage sites we visited in Central America. KV Collections We were lucky to be there at the KV Fudge House and beginning of Holy Week, and Ice Creamery watched a procession of children KV Supermarket and bent double under the weight of huge floats as they carried them General Store down the steps of the cathedral KV Getaways through the streets. River Estate It looked like a warm-up for the Big The Friendly Inn Event on Good Friday, when presumably the same floats would The Gallery in be carried on the sturdier shoulders Kangaroo Valley of adults. Earlier we’d been greatly The Old Store impressed by the skill of youngsters Barrengarry as they created intricately patterned and brilliantly coloured carpets of sawdust - only to have them Available now at the businesses in the Valley listed above July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 32 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 33 6000 year old human footprints and the new cathedral - one of the most impressive modern buildings I’ve seen anywhere. A detour by open truck to Masayo Volcano National Park, where we walked round the crater, and saw a salamander and a sloth - both first (Continued from page 31) sightings for me - before driving on adjoins another World Heritage to the beautiful colonial city of listed Mayan site, known for its Granada. intricately carved stylae and unique Next a crossing (as this time we hieroglyphic stairway. were on a large ferry, the sea was From Copan a short flight took us to of course calm) to Omotepe Island, Roatan Island, where we eschewed which is dominated by two the activities on offer in favour of a volcanoes. day of complete relaxation. Apart from another dose of sandfly Having struggled with basic Spanish, bites, my lasting memories of the I found myself even less adequate, island are of the crested Blue Jays, linguistically, as the islanders all which surrounded our breakfast Easter procession speak a form of Creole. table as if they knew that Stella’s Park which was the home of an Three flights eventually (a delayed small appetite would leave one amazing variety of wildlife including departure caused a missed crêpe on her plate, and a swim in a crocodiles, turtles, snakes and connection and a six hour wait) took huge, natural pool fed by spring frogs. Another long drive, through us to Managua, the capital of water - the most beautiful water in beautiful rainforest, took us to San Nicaragua, from which I can remember having José, the capital. Costa Rica is more where we drove to swum. developed than the other countries Leon, one of the A long drive took us across the we’d visited, and the city oldest Spanish Costa Rica border to a luxurious proportionately less interesting. settlements in the resort hotel, surrounded by However, it was worth a short visit, Americas, and stunning gardens with yet another just to see the over-the-top rococo World Heritage volcano (Central America is full of National Theatre and the Gold site number four. them) as a backdrop. There we Museum. Back to Managua enjoyed a different swimming Farewell Central America, and hello for a city tour, of environment, in natural hot Cuba. But that must await my next which the springs, and a visit to an Ecological column. Tony Barnett Tikal highlights were July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 34 Firey Tales Deputy Captains – David Smart, Keith wth Cinderfella Nelson, Mark Bourke, News David Alexander, Bill The AGM was held on June 3rd. New Chittick, Peter Wilson positions take effect from July 1st Permit Officers – Bill with confirmation from Fire Control. Chittick, Keith Nelson, All positions are decided by election David Smart, Neil and we congratulate all on being Breeze, Mike Gorman Training Officer–David Alexander Secretary and Call-out Officer – Lorraine Mairinger Treasurer – Ken Crocker Station Officer – Logan Apperley Equipment Officers – Barry Ferrington, Mark Bourke Community Liaison Officer – Neil Millett.

June call-outs The Queen’s Birthday bonfire One of this month’s call- outs may already be known to you arcing at Jarretts Lane. Valley 1 and Retiring: Dusty Smart through the grapevine. Valley 7 Alpha responded with a 1st call was to call of power lines total crew of six just before 5am. elected to their roles. We’d like to Electricity company take this opportunity to acknowledge was notified and we outgoing captain David “Dusty” handed over and Smart’s diligent and tireless efforts returned to station. over his time in the role. It’s a tough 2nd call was to a job, requiring a lot of time and single vehicle energy, not to mention interrupted accident on holidays and weekends but Dusty’s Barrengarry done it all with a smile. His expert Mountain. mentoring has allowed newer All three appliances brigade members to extend their responded to this skills and responsibilities as well as incident at 3am. It supporting long-standing members’ turned out to be a efforts. We thank Dusty for small bus of locals everything he’s given and look returning from a forward to Neil Breeze taking over Swans AFL game. the red helmet. Happily, they were Captain + President – Neil Breeze all okay after the bus Senior Deputy Captain + Vice skidded into one of President – Mike Gorman Logan Apperley on bonfire duty the hairpin bends on the greasy road. The Position Vacant good news is: we now have eight new prospective members for the Accounts Receivable Officer brigade. The Valley Voice has a position available for an Guide to action: July Accounts Receivable Officer. Get involved! Joining the brigade is This would suit a community minded person who is prepared to work a great way to meet people in your in an honorary capacity assisting the Treasurer in preparing and community, whether you’re new to sending out monthly invoices, recording payments the valley or just want to do your and maintaining the Debtors Ledger. bit. Training facts you may not know: Ideally, someone with experience Wednesday night is not the only in some form of Debtors Ledger software would most suitable time you can train – let us know as it would assist in automating the process. what would work for you At present there are about 50 active accounts with a similar number You can do Basic Firefighter of invoices issued each month for 11 months of the year. training over a few weekends, or take all the time you want If there is anyone out there interested in helping, please contact Training is more fun with others – Ken Crocker on 4465 1119 for more information. (Continued on page 35) July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 35

(Continued from page 34) by the brigade, the bonfire was a why not get a group together to spectacular success enjoyed by a train? large and happy crowd of locals You can join as an active member and tourists. from 16 years – why not join with your kids? Did you know? We’ve just started a new Basic Kangaroo Valley brigade has a Firefighter training, with our new Facebook page, already with more Training Officer Dave Alexander. than 300 likes. Get on board and invite your friends to like and share Training and community the page. Dave McEwen and Mark Bourke with Many thanks to Neil Breeze for his their 10 Years of Service medals many years of full commitment to the Training Officer role, a job well FRIENDS OF THE BRUSH-TAILED ROCK-WALLABY done leaving large boots to fill. We’d ABN 71 795 420 274 like to welcome new recruit Brent PO BOX 6182 KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577 Clarke to the team – it is never too www.rockwallaby.org.au [email protected] late to join and it is better if he has INCORPORATED company! We also have five OUR VISION: A future where Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies thrive in members preparing for Village Fire the wild in a bio-diverse Australia. Fighter Assessments. Our current Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus Dear Donor, Operators attended Advanced The Friends have recently been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Structural Fire Fighting Course and Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office and, we have a newly qualified Breathing as such, donations to our Public Fund of $2.00 or more are now tax Apparatus Support person in Neil deductible to the donor. If you would like a receipt for your donation Millett, which allows him to be a in order to claim it against your tax then please complete this form. BACO and monitor the CABA- Your generous donation is very important to us, supporting the qualified team to ensure their Friends work to secure the future of the Endangered Brush-tailed safety. Rock-wallaby. Our efforts to date have received recognition both Our congratulations go to Dave locally and nationally and are seen as an excellent example of what a McEwen and Mark Bourke who community group can do to help preserve a threatened species. received their ten year long service Your valuable support is an integral part of the Brush-tailed Rock- medals. wallaby Recovery Plan to save this species from extinction. The Queen’s Birthday long weekend Cracker Night was celebrated with a Thank you for your support, community bonfire fundraiser for the Susan Robertson school. Built by a team of parents President and community, and ceremonially lit The Secretary Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Incorporated PO Box 6182, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577 I would like to make a tax deductible gift to the Friends to the amount of: $ ______My Name (as donor) is: ______Date:______My Address is: ______Postcode: ______My Email is: ______I would like to pay by: Logan Apperley on bonfire duty □ Direct deposit into the Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Public Fund Account

There are many ways….. Westpac Bank, Nowra: BSB - 032 691 Account Number – 41 1322 … to support a community Deposit reference donor name: ______Date of volunteer group. payment:______□ Enclosed cheque David and Chai of Jing Jo’s All donations into our Public Fund of $2.00 and more are tax Restaurant have been most deductible. In order to receive a tax receipt for this donation you must generous and accommodating to the return this form to the Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby Management Committee of the Incorporated: Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock- wallaby. On behalf of the Friends, a [email protected] or PO Box 6182 Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577. sincere thank you to you both for FRIENDS OF THE BRUSH-TAILED ROCK-WALLABY your continuing support. INCORPORATED ABN 71 795 420 274 Susan Robertson PO BOX 6182 KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577 President, Friends of the www.rockwallaby.org.au [email protected] Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 36 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 37

European Bushwalkers give settlement in the region. way to bad weather The Yuin peoples were Comerong Island the traditional In the more than five years this custodians of bushwalking group has been the land trekking, we have had only two around the cancellations in more than 60 Shoalhaven walks. Our June walk was one of River, so these two. named by 17 intrepid people turned up at the George Bass ferry crossing to Comerong Island, in 1797 when but the wind, rain and information he sailed down the south coast in his whaleboat of the birdlife that abounds, maybe from the ferry master that the even a spangled drongo. island was very wet and muddy because of the shoals of mud and sand at the river mouth. At the end of this track there is a made even us turn back. popular fishing spot called Coal We will definitely re-attempt this Today the island is made up of Wharf. Turn left and cross the walk in 2015. It was a very grateful public land, a 660ha nature reserve island, past a lovely little beach group that went instead to the and a National Park. reminiscent of Honeymoon Bay and warm and dry home of the generous The ferry, the only way to drive onto the island, is at the very end come out on the ocean side and Vio and Geoff, in Wattamolla, for an walk north along the fine stretch of extensive morning tea with some of of Terrara Road; it goes from 7.30am to 9.50pm every day of the sandy beach. We had hoped to see his homemade wine as a warming whales but Maurie said that it would tipple. month except the first Tuesday, have been too wet even for them! Comerong Island was artificially and costs $10 per car for the round If this sounds like the sort of walk created by the first navigable canal trip. The circular walk we intended you may enjoy, please consider in Australia, built under the direction to take is about eight kilometres coming along with us next year; we of Alexander Berry in the early long and graded as easy. The four-wheel-drive path winds may try to put it in a warmer month 1820s when he used convicts, so that we could spend some time overseen by Hamilton Hume, to dig past mangroves on one side and having a swim at that lovely beach. (using only hand tools) a dyke to rainforest on the other and there make shipping easier for the original are plenty of chances to see some Lee Sharam Dave Rebbeck EARTHMOVING CONTRACTOR All earthmoving, landscape and road requirements. We specialise in these activities  Roadworks  Drainage  Rock Walls  Irrigation Lines  Fencing  Landscaping  Preparation for Road Sealing and an efficient road broom

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I don’t know, cello lessons for the Of course, this leaves me with the 1, 2, 3 - Out! over-40s, or cuddling a new puppy obvious question of what to write (without worrying it’s going to about now? I’ve been writing this column chew everything it finds on the I’ve got a few ideas that include about the benefits of and floor). book reviews, short profiles of Valley reasons for de-cluttering for I’ll continue with my habits of people or how awkward it is to learn over a year now. mindful buying, judicious sorting the cello when you’re oldish and In that time, I’ve covered practical and (mostly) unsentimental really are a rank, squeaky beginner, ways to start the process of clearing keeping, and teach my children to but I’d love to hear from you too. out, reasons why people don’t want do the same. Got a pet topic you’d like to see to start (or continue) and issues to Over the last couple of months, explored over a few months? do with the elderly and how to coming up with fresh ideas has sensitively help people move into been getting harder, and now I Cecily Paterson smaller places as they get older. think I’ve said all I can say on the I’ve shared my own travails and topic. triumphs as I’ve cleaned up my desk, the laundry and our garage. I’ve discussed second hand shops, sharing and just saying no to un- needed retail therapy. I’ve annoyed half of you and inspired the other half. And now it’s time to have a little ‘de- clutter’ of my passion for de- PUBLIC NOTICE cluttering. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (within the Office of If I haven’t convinced you by now Environment and Heritage) are conducting a 1080 fox baiting that clear space and uncluttered cupboards make for a clearer brain program in the Kangaroo Valley and Budgong areas for the protection and a calmer life, you’re not going to of the Endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby. This baiting has flow- be moved by anything further on the on benefits for other local wildlife and livestock. The baiting is topic. conducted on various private properties, NPWS estate, Sydney If I haven’t gotten you over the line Catchment Authority estate and vacant Crown land. and even set you a little bit on your All bait stations in this program are permanently baited way to tackling those filing drawers throughout the year. you’ve been avoiding for 15 years, This baiting will be conducting using both 1080 buried baits and well, you’re probably not going to do 1080 capsules in ejector devices at the bait station locations. them for another 15 anyway. All properties being baited are sign posted with the baiting dates and I’ve definitely convinced myself, an indication of which baiting methods are being used on each however. property. Dog owners are reminded to ensure their dogs do not There’s no way I’d go back to my old wander as dogs are highly susceptible to 1080 poisoning. cluttery habits now.

I like the sleeker, neater me. Life is much lower maintenance when you For any further information please contact Melinda Norton, or don’t have to continually decide Juliet Dingle at the NPWS Highlands Area Office, Fitzroy Falls on what to do with stuff. (02) 4887 8244. There’s more time for things like, oh, July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 40 Much ado about nothing was certainly something For the fifth year in a row, which these shows wouldn't Northholm Grammar's Senior happen. Production Drama Production I'm also very happy to see so toured to Kangaroo Valley on many Northholm parents come June 13 and 14. down for the weekend to After years of fantastic experience all the KV has to performances, 2014's production offer." of Much Ado About Nothing As well as the local businesses, shattered all the records set the Kangaroo Valley Pre School before it. has been an invaluable partner After being the first show ever to in putting these shows on, with sell out its entire run in Sydney, the parents running the front of Much Ado came to the Valley house stalls as well as with great promise and that Northholm students visiting the promise was fulfilled ten times popularity, but in quality as the Pre School children for Drama over. years go by. It is also a superb activities. This year's production saw the weekend for Northholm parents, Along with the proceeds from Front biggest audiences in Northholm's for which this show has become a of House sales, Northholm was able history with the Valley, with the tradition for many who come down to (combined with last year's show Saturday night show packing out the year after year, with 2014 boasting 'Cosi') donate $1000 to the Pre Kangaroo Valley Community Hall. the largest number of Northholm School due to such a high audience The show, which took Shakespeare's parents (over 60) not only number. classic romantic comedy and flooded watching the show but staying in Much Ado About Nothing will be a it with 80s film and music references town for the weekend. hard act to follow, but knowing what was a hit with the audience. "The Valley means so much to me, the Northholm students are capable This was no more evident that at the and I feel a great sense of pride in of, it is a feat that will surely be end of the show when a full standing bringing these shows here." said achieved. With the Community Hall ovation just kept going until the cast director Brad Turbott. "It's great to already booked for next year, and had to silence the audience as there not only see the kids band together Mr Turbott scouring his library for was still more dialogue to go! and work like professionals to put the next play, the Northholm It is fantastic to see so many in the on fantastic productions, but also Production looks like a tradition that Valley support these shows, which to be able to support all the local will continue for quite a while. seem to keep growing not only in businesses in the Valley without July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 41 The Pre school Bush Dance: what a hoot

The Winter Bush Dance the sets. Saturday night June 21 at the A delicious Mauger’s Meat carvery Kangaroo Valley Hall was the meal was served to revive the place to be. dancers before they were given the An enthusiastic group of country folk chance to spend some money on danced the night away to the music the great prizes at the auctions. created by Bush Band “There’s No The dancers were given a few more Such Thing”. chances to catch their breath when we paused to spin the chocolate wheel – Look who won the car! Pat Powell, Fiona Nelson and Belinda There’s no such thing provided lively music for a lively night’s fun Stewart volunteered their RSA experience, serving behind the bar. A big thank you to the Kangaroo Thank you to everyone who donated Valley Preschool Fundraising time, goods and talents towards this Committee and all their able event. assistants. A preschool is an expensive business Belinda Stewart, Cecily Paterson, for a small town to support. Camille Delmenico, Jonathan As always in Kangaroo Valley, the Steele, Karen Grundy, Katie community provide amazing support Taking time out in true country style Perry and their helpers for those organisations which need organised a great event which help to continue contributing to our Sally Leslie called the dance moves will raise much needed funds for quality of life. as the couples do-si-do’d through all our preschool. Jacinta Perry-Powell FOR ALL YOUR RURAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 42 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 43 Gluten-free? by Dr Rosemary Stanton, nutritionist Gluten is one of the proteins in wheat, Almost 8 percent of global product launches in rye and barley. Anyone with coeliac 2013 used a gluten-free positioning, rising to 10 disease needs to avoid any food percent in Western Europe and nearly 14 percent containing even small quantities of in the USA, where gluten-free products are predicted to be worth $15 billion by 2016, a rise these grains. Oats contain a similar of 50 percent compared to the 2013 figures. protein that may cause problems for Gluten free – healthier? the cells of the bowel and reduce the risk of those with coeliac disease and it’s also Gluten free products are marketed with a health bowel cancer. possible that some oats may be ‘halo’ that promotes the idea they are healthier Those on a typical diet, consuming less dietary contaminated with an odd bit of wheat, than regular products. fibre than is recommended for good health pass rye or barley. In fact, most gluten free products could be wind 7-12 times a day. Coeliac disease is not common. A study of described as glorified junk foods. Our On a healthier high-fibre diet, it may occur up over 3,000 people in Western Australia overweight society doesn’t need more biscuits, to 20 times a day. The only ‘problem’ is identified just 12 cases, giving a cakes, muffins, pastries, sugary cereals, snack finding a bathroom or private spot. prevalence of 1 in 250. Most were in foods and confectionery – gluten-free or not. Trying to hold onto wind produces a feeling of people aged between 30 and 50. A more A recent survey reported by the Grains and ‘bloating’. recent analysis with follow-up suggests Legumes Council found that 35% of women in Somewhat ironically, when many people Australia were trying to avoid wheat and other reduce their fibre intake by avoiding grains, the incidence may be higher with one in grains because they believed such a diet would every 100-200 people affected. they may have more difficulty passing wind. help them lose weight. Eating less of anything If passing wind or eating particular foods is After reviewing all the evidence and checking (except vegetables) will help with weight loss. accompanied by pain, it is time to see your that proper diagnosis occurred, the But choosing gluten-free products won’t help. Gastroenterological Society of Australia doctor and find the cause. The Australian Dietary Guidelines reviewed the It is unlikely to be gluten, but that should suggests that up to 1 in 100 people may need to evidence for and against grains and found that a avoid gluten. always be checked, especially if you have low diet containing grains (especially wholegrains) iron levels or show signs of early osteoporosis. Why avoid gluten? reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease and Related problems In those with coeliac disease, gluten can type 2 diabetes while wholegrains also reduced damage the tips of cells lining the small the risk of bowel cancer. Those who consume 3- An allergic reaction to wheat may occur in infants and is readily diagnosed by a relevant intestine. This is the area where major 5 serves of grains a day (mainly wholegrains) blood test. absorption of iron, calcium and folate (a B also had a lower risk of weight gain. As with allergies to milk and eggs, many vitamin) and also lactose (the natural sugar in Wind children ‘grow out of’ wheat allergy as their milk) occurs. Children with coeliac disease Almost a quarter of women report they avoid intestine matures. may have chronic diarrhoea and fail to thrive. wheat because of bloating and wind. Another condition, known as non coeliac Coeliac disease may not develop until later in Many people do suffer from digestive gluten sensitivity (NCGS), with symptoms life and be picked up by otherwise unexplained disturbances and anything accompanied by pain similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome iron deficiency anaemia or early onset is a problem and should be checked by a doctor. osteoporosis. Once gluten is removed from the (including diarrhoea, bloating with pain and However, passing wind is not a medical problem. headache) doesn’t necessarily improve on a diet, the cells in the small intestine recover and We all pass wind. absorption returns to normal. gluten-free diet. It’s a sign that beneficial bacteria are breaking Proper diagnosis is important because all the Before self-diagnosing this condition, it is down dietary fibre and starches that have resisted important to check for coeliac disease. Some symptoms of coeliac disease can also have digestion in the small intestine. other causes. Somewhat ironically, when sufferers may be reacting to fermentable sugars This is not only normal, but these ‘good’ bacteria people self-diagnose and go off gluten, proper that occur in some foods. ☼ also produce short chain fatty acids that nourish diagnosis becomes difficult. The first step in diagnosis is a blood test. A negative result can rule out coeliac disease but a positive blood test is not specific enough and needs confirmation from an examination of a Cafe Bella small piece of tissue from the intestine. This requires a light anaesthetic but is essential for a Breakfast and lunch certain diagnosis. 9.30 am till 2.30 pm Why gluten free diets are popular Thursday to Sunday If the higher incidence of coeliac disease is correct, 99 out of every 100 people don’t need Dinner 6.30 pm a gluten-free diet. So why are so many gluten- free products appearing in supermarkets? Friday to Sunday It’s marketing! The small number of people B.Y.O who genuinely need gluten-free products is not enough to make it profitable for companies to Private functions market a wide range of gluten-free products. Weddings Marketing gurus have worked hard to establish a market for a greater range of gluten-free Outside catering products. 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In the interests of cutting Carp numbers in our river, we reproduce this article from A I’ve been worried by Giant Parramatta Mouthful of Ideas for Better Rivers – The Grass – mostly because of what I’ve heard Carp Cook Book (published by Namoi about it but also because of its sudden Catchment Management Authority and Dept. of If you are not experienced at filleting, keep appearance and rapid spread. Land and Water Conservation). your eye open for the odd bone while you I was asked to detail my efforts over the past 3 How to catch a carp are preparing your meal. years, and my apparent “success” story in Carp are found in warm shallow backwaters, Removing the skin treating about 30 acres of grazing land on my billabongs, lakes, dams and other still or slow Attach the tail end of the fillet skin side property, to share it with other landowners moving water. For bait you can use worms, down to a filleting board (or just hold it on a facing what is seen as an unsolvable problem. shrimps, mussels, tabby tails, bread, cheese and bread board) and cut the meat from the skin. Here is my story. grubs. Don’t use lures. Soak the skinned meat in icy water In 2011, I had some GPG plants which were Be gentle when hauling them in because they overnight. sparsely distributed but others which were have a soft mouth that will rip easily if the hook Following is a prize-winning recipe for a quite dense. By February 2012, GPG had is jerked. Georgian dish from Maralyn Whaling from rapidly multiplied from 2011. In Feb/Mar Carp have now been declared noxious in most Murrumbateman. 2012, after grazing, I used a combination Australian states. It is illegal to return them to approach using the recommended amounts of the water once you have caught them. Tevzi Basturma (grilled marinated carp) Glyphosate plus a wetting agent. This was Serves 4 applied by backpack spot spray or portable, 6 Preparing your catch Preparation time: 2 hours marination and foot wide, hand pulled, home made rope-wick There are many ideas on how to prepare carp 10 minutes cooking time applicator. A reasonable kill rate became for cooking. When following any recipes that 1kg carp fillets apparent with both methods though a spot specify using whole fish or fillets, use the 2 small sliced onions spray follow up was required, especially for following methods. 8 peppercorns the rope-wick. Whole fish 1 bay leaf In September 2012, after heavy grazing, I Remove the intestines and other offal from the salt slashed the affected paddocks to remove the belly and wash the fish thoroughly. Remove all juice of 1/2 lemon upright dead material, so any new growth the scales. 3/4 cup oil would be easier to see. By Feb 2013, GPG was You can eat carp immediately after cleaning. lemon wedges a little more widely spread but less than half However soaking it overnight, or even just for a sprigs of tarragon and coriander the overall amount of the previous year, few hours in icy cold water will give the meat a 1. Cut the fish into chunks especially in the former dense areas. I suspect softer taste because it will have longer to bleed. 2. Place in a deep bowl and add sliced any failures were due to ground seed, missed You can also add salt and up to 50% milk, or onions, peppercorns, bay leaf, salt, plants or lack of proper chemical contact. 10% vinegar, to the water. lemon juice and oil. At this point I decided to be much more Fillets 3. Prepare an open pit BBQ or preheat a dedicated – some might say obsessive – in my When filleting, do not gut the fish. Starting grill. Thread the fish onto skewers. method. I used Glyphosate with marker dye behind the gill line take a slice of flesh off the 4. When the coals are ready place the fish (see note below) with a backpack and spray fish cutting back towards the tail. Avoid about 10cm above them and cook for no gun and methodically sprayed every plant. This breaking the bones or cutting into the body more than 3 to 4 minutes each side. The took many hours over several weeks. I ensured cavity. oil in the marinade will keep the fish that the spray reached the plant's crown of Because carp is a relatively large fish, do not moist. The fish may also be basted with leaves and, where pasture obscured the rosette, any remaining marinade while grilling. I inserted the sprayer's wand through the grass worry about leaving meat on the bone – there will be plenty to eat! 5. Serve the fish on the skewers with to where I imagined the crown to be (this was lemon wedges and tarragon and about 30% of the time). coriander for garnish. Much of the time taken was in roaming about looking for the occasional plants and checking dams, gullies and hillsides. By Feb 2014 I was amazed to see only a very occasional GPG plant. By March 2014, still only the occasional plant, which I spot sprayed. By May 2014, after grazing, I had trouble finding any plants. Those I did, I hand pulled. Subsequent years will be a better measure of success. I appreciate that December, January and February had minimal rain and March had good rain. So it is possible that almost zero germination of the ground's seed stores was simply due to poor conditions for seed growing – inhibited by the hot and dry conditions until the March rain, when further inhibition occurred with very rapid, dense pasture growth. On the other hand, I’m told that this has not been the case elsewhere in Kangaroo Valley – it's not entirely logical to me but fingers crossed. Hope this helps others struggling with the problem. Paul Turnock July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 46

The winter rose garden

This month I thought we If you are could talk about an edible interested plant that most of us grow in growing just for its beautiful flowers a good and their intoxicating scent: rose hip the rose. plant, try the brier But roses are so much more than or dog just beautiful flowers. rose or They also provide us with versatile the rose hips and oil as well as the You should also remove any eye edible petals on the flowers. buds that face the inside of the As plants go roses are not sweetbrier. plant. This helps the plant to open particularly high maintenance but Rose hips are very versatile; they up and not crowd inwards. can be a little prone to diseases and can be eaten raw but inside them The pruning cuts should be finished pests. are tiny little hairs that are used in cleanly, and made immediately They do require pruning and itching powder and so this part above and sloping away from an mulching; with a little care they are should not be eaten raw. outward facing bud. long lasting perennials. They are rich in vitamin C and can Once you have pruned your rose the Some varieties of tea rose can live be used to make jams, jellies, tea, canes directly below the cut may up to 100 years. and even wine. experience die back; healthy plants There are many kinds of roses and At this time of year your rose and good pruning technique can help all the flowers are edible. The tastes plants should have hardened off alleviate this problem. Discard your vary from a sweet strawberry taste and be mostly dormant. to a slightly sour or spicy flavour. Although some of us have The darker the colour the more experienced a late bloom brought strong the flavour. on by the recent warm weather, Rose petals can be added to salads, there is nothing to be done about cakes, or desserts. this but enjoy the blooms for as The other edible part of the rose is long as they last. the fruit called rose hips. Roses should be pruned in late They are a small red tear-drop winter to promote vigorous spring shaped berry, although size and growth. In cooler climates like ours colour do vary among varieties. in Kangaroo Valley they should be Most roses bred to have beautiful pruned, mulched and fertilised once flowers have small rose hips. the threat of heavy frosts has rose clippings in either your garbage passed. or a burn pile rather than the When pruning always use sharp compost. tools that have been disinfected This will save you from a nasty stab between plants with something like with a thorn and also help prevent diluted bleach. the spread of disease. Roses like This limits any spread of disease heavy mulching at the time of between plants. pruning, and the addition of a slow Remove the dead wood and prune release fertiliser should help keep the healthiest canes back to 1/3 of plants healthy for the growing their previous length. season. July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 47

The Sports

Report Kangaroo Valley Golf Club and was perfect for the Club’s BBQ lunch, Saturday 17 May was a Par which was held at a cabin overlooking the event with scoring made 8th fairway. difficult because of the We greatly conditions. appreciate the Game Gordon Thomson won with a family for allowing us score of -3 (a 0 score is a round to use their cabin as played to your handicap). the venue. Suzanne Greer was second with -4, (Continued on page 48) beating Steve Atkins on a countback. The morning of Saturday 24 May Photo right: was cold with a light drizzle for the Queen’s Birthday Stableford competition; the scores weekend BBQ

Sam Hutchison, Rod Ashbolt & John Innes enjoying a chat at the BBQ.jpg reflected the conditions and they were again nowhere near handicap expectations. Ron Bower won the day beating second placed, Gordon Thomson and third placed Chris Gane on a count- back. The three players scored 32 points. Saturday 31 May was a Stroke event and also the Monthly Medal. Brad Innes won the stroke competition with a net 74. John Innes was second with a net 77 and Peter Hughes third with a net 78, beating two others on a count- back. John Innes won May Monthly Medal. Despite the threatening weather Saturday 7 June, Queen’s Birthday Weekend, had a good number of starters for the Stableford competition. David Rae convincingly won the event with an excellent 41 points. Rod Ashbolt finished second with 35 points and Ron Bower third with 34. During the round the sun came out July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 48 Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club - the finals A Division

The winning team was Yarran Cox, Allan Harvey, Peter Wesley- Smith and Ian Szymoniczek, who defeated Andrew Patterson, Gabby Murphy, Geoff Good and Harry Marten. The final score of four sets to one did in no way reflect the closeness of the evening, which included two tie-break sets and many long and exciting rallies. This year saw the introduction of a wine glass for winners and the term finalist to replace runners-up. The match of the day was between Andrew and Gabby who narrowly Above: The winners of A Grade : Yarran Cox, Peter Wesley-Smith, defeated Yarran and Allan with a Allan Harvey and Ian Szymoniczek. final tie-break score of 8-6. All players showed exceptional mobility around the court, with Gabby and Yarran being the hard hitters and generating long rallies that kept an appreciative audience on their toes. In the match between the twos and threes Peter and Allan showed their skill and experience in defeating their opponents Gabby and Geoff. In the ones and threes Yarran and Peter narrowly defeated Andrew and Geoff. In a close tie break set, Yarran executed many slashing backhands whilst Geoff showed consistency and skills above his grade. Andrew showed great skill and calmness in his game whilst Peter The A-division runners-up were Gabby Murphy, finished strongly to help clinch the Andrew Paterson, Harry Marten and Geoff Good. set. They overcame their opponents We welcome Harry Marten and The set between the twos and fours Gabby and Harry six games to one. Gabby Murphy to A Division, and I was concluded decisively. All in all the contestants played at a am sure that we will see a lot more Alan and Ian both showed mobility very good A Division standard and of them in the future. around the court and were serving kept the audience happily Nigel Lewis well. entertained. (Continued on page 49)

Kangaroo Valley Golf Club Par was the scoring method used The places for the two ball team for both events. event was decided by adding (Continued from page 47) The morning threatened rain, but it together the par score of each team It was a great time with wonderful turned out to be a great day for member. food and drinks at a extremely golf despite very wet greens and Ray Michelson and Dave Cochrane picturesque venue with some great fairways resulting in difficult won the comp with a total of -3. people. playing conditions. Suzanne Greer and Di Buckley were Saturday 14 June was a two person Ray Michelsons won the singles second with a total of -5. team event with a singles comp square with the card with Suzanne Until next time, played in conjunction. Greer second with -1. Seventy Plus Peter Dumbrell was third with -2. For Valley Voice advertising please phone 44 651 621 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 49 B Grade was a close tussle B Division

At first it looked like being a long cold night. The opening set was a long close battle with Greg Thompson and Rosemary Stanton racing to a 5-3 lead only to be run down by new club member Rob Bartrum and Peter Stanton, who went on to win an extended tie-break. But there the closeness ended as, in the battle of the Titans (I mean the Stantons), Peter’s team went on to convincingly Photo above the B grade winners (left to right) Peter defeat Rosemary’s. Stanton, Rob Bartrum, Lucy Rodden (sub for Jenny), In both the A and B divisions this year the finals results Jenny Thomas and Bianca Murphy. exactly reflected the form shown throughout the competition; the teams that won and finished second in the point score went on to win and come second in the finals. This reversed the upsets of two previous comps where the teams placed fourth out of five in the point score each went on to win the finals. There is a short break now before the Spring night time competitions commence on the 13th and 14th of August. Bruce Rodway

Juniors

The Junior finals were held recently on a clear warm evening at our local courts. Two divisions were challenging for the The runners-up were Amanda Collins, Rosemary winners’ trophies. A great crew of young helpers arrived Stanton, Greg Thompson and Jo Stirling. early to deck out the club house in balloons and streamers, set out the munchies and put their hands up for ball just losing out by a point to Taidgh Larkin and persons. A few excited parents were enjoying the Noah Thomas. The games were played in atmosphere also. wonderfully good spirit and gamesmanship . In tier one Jaxon Boyle and Oliver Rodden took on Zin Zan We really do have such beautiful children here in Still and James Good, the latter being the eventual winners. our little Valley. Congratulations to all those Tier two finalists were Reuben Bacon and Hayden Muffet, involved. Janette Hebbes FOR ALL YOUR EARTHMOVING REQUIREMENTS Dozers

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Lic No R97126 Mobile 0435473931 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 53 Bowls Report Mark Power moved into the singles championship final with a hard-fought win over Nick Nichols. He took an early lead in the game but Nick ROB PACKER POND & DAM recovered well and was in contention until Mark established a ten point break. CARE With the score at 30-20 Nick then took the next four ends until dropping a single shot to give Mark his win.  Algae & weed control Mark will play the winner of the Peter Delamont-Bill  Pumps & filtration Capple game in the final. The pairs championship continued on Saturday with two  Maintenance & repairs 0409 550 741 matches played.  Fish & plants Russ Tulloch and Rod Loosemore won over Peter Haddon and Rob Folkard. The second game saw Glen Flanagan and Matt Flanagan against Jim Abbott and Luke West and proved to be a tight and tense affair. Social bowls have been well attended. The most competitive of the pairs games was Mike Nicholls and Laurie Watson against Jim Starkey and Derek Raymond. The score was level four times before Mike and Laurie scored the narrowest of 21-20 wins after dropping two shots on the last end. In another competitive game Peter Haddon and Ian Cartwright had a 24-21 win over Russ Tulloch and Barry Dunn. The score was 13-13 on the 14th end but the winners then took six points, only to drop seven shots in the next two ends before going on to win 24-21. In triples Brian Povey, Bob Holdaway and Russ Tulloch were lucky to hold off Barry Dunn, Alistair Preston and Mike Nichols 14-13. Last, but certainly not least, Dave Armstrong, Steve Kellett and Rick Attard were locked 20-all with Dick McQuilkin, Bob Dunn and Peter Owen after 20 ends. Dick, Bob and Peter then squeaked a single shot to end a great game 21-20. In another game the one-point win trend continued with Terry Hayes’ team sliding in on the final end with a win over Adam Rigney & Co. Daryl Atkins, Bob Dunn and Shirley Nichols had a 21-16 win to finally break the trend. Finally, don’t forget the AGM coming up on Wednesday July 9. The meeting starts at 5pm, so that if you don’t have to work on the day you can bowl, attend the AGM and then stay on or head off to watch NSW win the final State of Origin match. Visitors are always welcome at Berry. You can book in for Wednesday or Saturday by calling Harry Harrop or one of his deputies on 0488 729 229 before noon. Enjoy your bowls The Biased One

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National Association for Loss and Grief month carried out included line marking on 02 6882 9222 the bridge and the installation of a 8.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m. new shed next to the bridge to Mental Health Information Service 1300 794 991 protect the monitoring equipment. Association of Friends and Relatives at the Showground of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI) 1800 655 198 J. T. Rebbeck - Earthmoving Contractor Credit and Debt Hotline 1800 808 488

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Editor’s note This list was compiled by Jennefer Hutton as part of the work undertaken by the Seniors Support group in the valley. The Voice supports the group’s activities and initiatives and reprints the information as part of our community service ethic. Mobile 0414 744 258 July, 2014 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 55

Claim the date! - 2014 Wot’s on in the Valley Special events for July September 6 K.V. School trivia night

October 4: Not the Buster Keaton Silent Movie Show, KV Hall July 6: King of the Mountain

October 17-19 Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival July 21 Official Opening of Conservation Shed Pioneer Farm 1pm Organisations are invited to use this page to claim the date for any events they are planning, so as to avoid doubling up and clashes with other groups July 26 Christmas in July Bistro 146

Monthly events Weekly events

Mon (1st) KV Rural Fire Service meeting – 7.30 pm – Fire Shed Mon – Fri Bus Service to Nowra and Highlands David Smart 4465 1214 4423 5990 Mon (2nd) Environment Group – 6 pm – The Gallery. Peter Stanton 4465 1688 Mon KVRFS Training at Shed 6pm Mon (3rd) A and H Meeting – 7.30 pm - K.V. Hall – Donna Parker, 4465 2170 Mon –Tues-Thurs Mass St. Joseph’s 9 am Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare Working bee. Mon 1-3 pm Women's Bible Study Contact Tess Heighes 4422 7147 Anglican Hall 44651585

for confirmation and location of meeting place. Tues 10-12 and 6-8 Iyenga Yoga 44 651 364 Tues (2nd) Pre School Meeting Tues Cuppa and kids Tues (2nd) Trivia at The Friendly Inn 7-30 pm Proceeds to Alzheimer's Australia Sunday School Hall from 9-30 am 4465 2001 Tues (2nd) KV Historical Society 10-30 am to noon Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Wed Mass St Joseph’s 7 am Tues (2nd) KV Pioneer Settlement Trust meeting 9 am to 10.30 am (NB No Mass on Fridays) Elaine Apperley 4465 2026 Wed Pioneer Museum Park Conservation Tues (4th) Lions Club. Jason Horton 4465 2222 Group from 9am finishing about 4pm Ph: Werner Bayer 4465-1058 and Thurs (2nd) P. and C. Meeting – KV School Phil Scott on 4465-1968. Wed Kangaroo Valley Poker Group Fri (2nd) View Club General Meeting and Luncheon – 12 pm The Friendly Inn 7pm – locations as advised Wed 6-8 pm Iyenga yoga contact 44 651 364 Sat (last) Brogers Creek Landcare – Andrew or Liz 4465 1482 Wed Drama Classes for teenagers at The KV Hall Wednesdays Sun (last) Fishing Club Competition day – Harold Sharman 4465 1140 5pm-6.30pm. Sun (varies) KV Pony Club (in Osborne Park) contact Victoria Salkeld 4465 2520 Contact Jillian O'Dowd 02 4465 2795 or 0468 309 530

Thurs Yoga KV Hall 1-30pm and 3-30 pm Bi-weekly events Enquiries 44 651 093 Thurs 1-3 pm Women's Care and share - Wednesdays daytime twice monthly and Wednesdays Anglican Hall 44 651 585 (at night once monthly) Sat Mass - St. Joseph’s Church, 9 am Guided meditation 6-15 pm to 7-45pm Patsy Robb 44 651 626 Mobile 0432 522 030 Sun Anglican Church 4465 1585 8.30am Traditional service Thursday (1st and 3rd) Men’s Group 10 am Contemporary service and 7.30 pm - Bob Dunn 4465 1056 Sunday School Mass - St. Joseph’s Church, 11 am

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