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June, 2015 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 20 Issue 11 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 June 2015 $2.50 Successful Arts Festival Photo competition winners The fifth Kangaroo Thanks to the many people who braved the Valley Arts Festival dismal weather conditions to visit the 2015 saw the first rain sculpture exhibition in order to take we’ve had in five some wonderful photographs of the event. We appreciate the overall quality of photos festivals. Heavy taken and variety of subjects covered. showers were The winning work (pictured left) was interspersed with occasional patches “Summoning the Storm” by Colin Talbot, who of weak sunshine. won the $500 first prize. And this on top of more than 300mm The second prize ($300) was won by Joelle of rain in April! Ducommun with “Artistic Landscape”. One might think this might have made it The third prize ($200) was won by Vijay the dullest and least appealing festival, but Williams with “Not just what you see what is adversity, in the right circumstances, can beneath counts”. make for a different sort of success. That Kathy Harrington seems to be the feedback from our hardy Photograph below shows Bruno Henke guests. (Treasurer of the Friendly Inn Garden) Almost all of our feedback has been expressing his joy at the invigorating positive. ambience of working and relaxing in the Some of our guests wanted more community garden behind the hotel. traditional classical music; others wanted The group who are inspired by the variety and us to be more innovative. (Continued on page 3) development of the site present their monthly report on page 11 of this issue www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au JuneJune, 2015 2015 KangarooKangaroo Valley Valley Voice Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au PagePage 2 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Editorial Voice Incorporated. V alley Registration # "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you oice Y2627221 V can do, to keep in the same place The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley So said the wise old Mad Hatter in Alice College with their production of The 39 steps, Office Bearers in Wonderland but the same comment Another challenging theatrical production President Carl Leddy applies to this wonderful valley we live with lots of youthful energy and enthusiasm Treasurer Ken Crocker to light up the night. Secretary Larraine Hahlos in when one considers the surge of Committee Angus Kennedy Barbara Acworth activities which has launched our Adam Acworth Editor Carl Leddy crowded winter social season. Copy Editor Tony Barnett The weather gods did not smile on the Design/Production Diana Jaffray Advertising Manager Position available Arts in the Valley program but the Accounts Manager June Smith planning by the organisers and the Columnists Lee Sharam Rosemary Stanton indomitable enthusiasm and spirit of the Jason Horton Mark McLennan Ron Bower Andrew Paterson many volunteers turned what might Ellie Williams Tony Barnett have been somewhat depressing Brenda Sambrook Jenelle Brangwin Joan Bray Barbara Guest scenario into one described by President Jacinta Perry Powell Peter Brandis Nick Minogue as “The festival should go Ken Crocker Chelsea Sherborne Sophie McGregor down as a resounding success”. Last month also saw the launch of a special In this issue we have provided a fair Distribution Barbara and Adam Acworth documentary prepared for and featuring the Sports Report Position available coverage of the program and when history of the Friends of the brushed tailed Honorary Legal Adviser Tony Barnett considers the inclement nature of the Rock wallabies and highlights the persistent weekend, te acts are that more than determination to rescue and revive the Editorial and advertising office. $125,000 was the outstanding sales result survival of what had been a nearly decimated for the indoor and outdoor offering and telephone (02) 4465 1621 group of special animals unique to Australia, nearly performances played to full houses see pages 15 and 29. Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established this were serious achievements. Also launched were the exhibition careers of under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the And the show rolls on. the Gang of Four artists whose efforts were Department of Business and Regional Development). The 70th birthday concert for the Wesley- K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support and develop the appreciated by viewers with most pleasing 17 Valley’s economic, social and communication Smith brothers by the world renowned Song paintings sold to date. In addition to our infrastructure. The Committee and Assistants are all Company is as a result of 30 years of music volunteers, who donate their time and expertise for the regular columnists (and how well are our benefit of our readers. collaboration by the parties concerned younger brigade doing with growing All Valley residents, clubs and organisations are invited (see page 9). confidence in subject matter and to forward editorial submissions. The energetic Upper River Hall group have a presentation as each month passes?) The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to income received from local businesses and advertising. number of feature events in the coming Max Warren joined this group with a follow- weeks to maintain the tempo of the up article following his ANZAC visit and restoration work at the hall and follows a DISCLAIMER obviously thoroughly enjoyed the entire The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are made in good creative program of works to date. experience. faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. Not to be left behind the Pre School is The newly renamed Pioneer Village Museum K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not take staging a Cabaret Dinner Dance on August responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, letter or opinions has developed a “Friends” program as well published. Such are published at the risk of the contributor, who accepts 22 (put the date in your diary now). with details on page 24. liability for any intended publication. All contributors agree to indemnify the The public school were delighted with the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or The Museum has relied upon and is grateful misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. turnout and the interest shown in their for the scores of people who have served Country Fair and Billy Cart races. PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW willingly to maintain a distinctive collection of DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. A large group of Valleyites will journey to memorabilia which is constantly growing in Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt Mittagong for another heartrending Braille size and interest. We wish them well and all Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. Concert (details page 8). the community activities which bind us all. Once again we welcome back Northholm Carl Leddy DEADLINES for the July 2015 issue of the ‘VOICE’, Advertising, Letters to the Editor The Editor Wot’s On Calender and Sports Report All letters must be signed by Response from RMS June 22, 2015 the writer and give both business and home phone Editorial Submissions What follows is the reply I received from RMS numbers so letters can be explaining their position on safety ramps on June 24, 2015 verified if necessary. Please do not leave your The writer’s name will be Barrengarry Mountain. submission until the last day; published with the letter. While this response is reasonable, my subsequent discussions with RMS lead me to being early is a great help to us. Mail to : e-mail The Editor believe there is a different reason there are c/o Post Office “no suitable locations to install an arrester [email protected] Kangaroo Valley. 2577 bed“. Or 44 651 621 [email protected] (Continued on page 4) June, 2015 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 3 Arts Festival blew away the rainy day blues (Continued from page 1) But on the whole they seem to have been very satisfied. My observation was that audiences especially appreciated the engagement with the performers. One of our stars here was David Hudson. While all our performances ultimately were either sold out or within a few ticket sales of doing so, his were the ones which were initially slowest to move. Few people, I think, could work out how a didgeridoo player could keep one entertained for a full hour or more at a Hausmusik concert. As it turned out his concert was part concert, part exploration of many themes of indigenous life and art. We were all touched musically, and physically, when David Hudson rested his David Pereira and Carlos Barrios at Alcheringa (Photograph by Tim Lumsdaine vibrating didg on our shoulders. The sound was a very deep and ancient one. stated to be subject to being rescinded at Tasmania, so made with Australian wood, We were touched in a different way when he any time. albeit French strings, which first started handed round his mother’s exemption card As a historical document it would have been growing at the time of Charlemagne. permitting her to live outside the aboriginal interesting. That added an extra dimension to our mission, an exemption which, chillingly, was But it was of course issued during the life of enjoyment of the Sculthorpe piece. most of those at the Bernadette Harvey was a very sensitive concert. accompanist for David on Sunday and their He is a very engaging performance of Shostakovich’s D minor performer. sonata for cello and piano was one of the Many of us knew Simon most admired pieces of the festival.