October 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 14 Issue 4 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 October 2008 $2 Trivia Transit lounge netts $14,500 The most fetching “trolley dollies”. One of many highlights of trivia night. (from left to right): Jan MacGregor, Patsy Radic, Bronwyn Petersen, Katrina Thomas, Julie Mairinger and Helen Gelberman. For the novice, coming to Trivia is resident geniuses from different age groups and anticipated by a fetching crew of trolley always an experience that knocks you hang on! dollies. sideways for a while. And that’s exactly what many did… The organisers, Liz Aitken and Kate Britton, Even as you grapple with the rounds, Trivia 08 had us way-laid in a Transit Lounge wanted to shake things up this year with the with Quizmaster Captain Robert MacGregor cockpit staging at the side and the use of waves of side challenges beset your table and his lovely Co-pilot, Sophie Warren. themed round tables. as the round counts down. While it is true that no one actually got to their And it must have worked, too, because Best The only solution is to inveigle yourself onto a advertised destination, no one seemed to mind Dressed Table was hotly contested, with most table with at least one, or preferably two, as the quiz powered on and our every whim was (Continued on page 7) News p1–25 Columns p28-42 Sport p44-45 Directory p46-49 Wot’s on p51 October 20082008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 oice V A matter of perspective The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley Office Bearers With the “outer world” (outside following overseas events, there will be a Kangaroo Valley that is), in “financial necessary revaluation of superannuation funds President Carl Leddy turmoil”, how rewarding it was to see and other portfolios, but unless the assets are Treasurer Sally Robey cashed in, there is only a paper loss not a real Secretary Larraine Hahlos this community again so solidly Committee Win Palmer one, (not forgetting of course the presence of supporting the Public School P & C, margin calls and forced sale of securities which Sheila Young with another record set for funds raised Joan Bray again clouds the issue). Laurie De Ville on Trivia night. The result of the recent Shoalhaven City Ray Perrine $14,500 is a significant sum, which will Council elections also provided some surprises, Nancy Perrine greatly assist the school in maintaining with the election of Paul Green to the position Editor Carl Leddy their previous high standards in many of Mayor and two new councillors in Ward 1 Advertising Manager Position available (story page 3). Journalists Joan Bray fields of endeavour and in particular Jenelle Brangwin provide the necessary resources to keep up Gareth Ward topped the poll in Ward 1 and also Liz Aitken with the information explosion and the in Kangaroo Valley, so his preparedness to often take a stand against the prevailing judgements Ron Bower need for the latest in technological aids. Sports Report Position available of the collective council, seems to have been We may well enjoy living in a micro weather Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad well appreciated by Valley electors. climate in this valley, but we are not immune or If he continues to battle for the Valley’s protected from a variety of happenings in the Editorial Office. entitlements undoubtedly he will continue to outside world that will inevitably have a trickle enjoy that support. telephone (02)-4465 1621 down impact on the Valley. Life is not easy in dealing with Government As the current principal earner of the Valley is Departments and their permanent employees, Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under income generated by tourism, it is heartening to who are notorious for their officiousness and the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the read of the growth in tourist visits to the obstructionism, regardless it seems, of which Department of Business & Regional Development). Shoalhaven (see pages 4 and 42) which has department, one has to engage in debate. K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s seen an overall improvement in numbers and economic, social & communication infrastructure. The The case in point currently is the run around expenditure, but the impact of excessive petrol Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate being dished out to members of the Road Action their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. prices must inevitably take a toll on day trippers Group (see story and photographs pages 15 and All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to and longer term holiday stays. 50), in dealing with the important safety forward editorial submissions. One wonders with a sense of unreality about concerns in respect of Moss Vale Rd. The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to headlines and beat ups in the news and financial income received from local businesses and advertising. As the RTA have proved in the past, community sections of our newspapers concerning the consultation, is, for them a necessary farce, financial upheavals, which are regarded as DISCLAIMER where even well documented presentation and calamitous; but is not the situation really one The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are convincing proof are discounted or disposed of made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. about paper losses as distinct from real losses? in a high handed and dismissive fashion. K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not The stockmarket is nowadays more of an Consultation with the RTA has proved as useful take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, alternative casino than in the past. letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the as a wet tissue. contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All There has been a fools gold element in the build If they cannot physically man an observation contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that up of the “wealth” of people, whose major the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in point at Hampden Bridge to record breaches breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. assets are mere scraps of paper, not property or why not install a 24 hour camera? mines or cash producing service industries. Any cost would soon be recovered by fines, if PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW Now that there has been a substantial DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. the portfolio of photographs of transgressions diminution of that “wealth”, generated by a Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt obtained by the RAG is anything to go by. Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. lemming like mentality of many investors (Continued on page 8) DEADLINES Letters to the Editor The Editor for the November issue of the ‘VOICE’ Advertising, Thank you hardly seems enough …. All letters must be Wot’s On , Calender signed by the To the wonderful community of Kangaroo writer and give Valley: on behalf of Robert, Stacey, Spike, & Sports Report both business and Tommy, Sive, my family and Marty’s family home phone THANK YOU so much for the love, support October 20, 2008 numbers so and kindness shown to us following the sudden Editorial Submissions letters can be death of Marty. verified. October 22, 2008 We wanted to send individual thank you messages but the task was too daunting, so Please do not leave your Mail to : please accept this as our thank you. submission until the last day; The Editor A special mention to our extended family at c/o Post Office being early is a great help to us. Glengarry, Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley. Bowling Club, Nerolie Barnes, Ken and Maree E-mail [email protected] 2577 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) October 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 Changing of the guard at Council elections Shoalhaven City Council General Major works completed Manager Russ Pigg has welcomed the during the past term of new Mayor of Shoalhaven, Councillor Councillor Watson include: Paul Green. The $24 million Shoalhaven Entertainment “I look forward to working with the new Centre council and especially Clr Paul Green in Main Road 92 implementing their vision for the future,” Forest Road sealing Mr Pigg said. Conjola Sewerage Scheme “Clr Green has been a Councillor representing Ulladulla Sewerage scheme Ward Two and has been a great team player on Berry sewerage scheme both the Policy and Planning Committee and the upgrade Project Steering Group for the Shoalhaven Orient Point Jetty Entertainment Centre.” Bay and Basin Cycle way Clr Green has been on Council since March Home and Community Care 2004 when he was first elected to Ward Two. Centre, East Nowra and the Clr Green was the Deputy Mayor for the past Family Day Care Centre year with Shoalhaven City Council. Nowra Youth Centre Paul is married to Michelle and they have six Ulladulla’s Youth Centre Greg Watson hands over the keys to incoming Mayor, Paul Green children, between the ages of five and 12. The Multi-media and music what is necessary to make a development Together they run a small business and Paul also centre in the City Arts Centre proposal attractive to private enterprise. holds a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. Cambewarra communications tower Greg currently operates a successful Paul and his family attend church regularly at Icon parks at White Sands, Ulladulla Harbour, commercial supply business supplying pallet Mannahouse Ministry Centre Nowra. Riverside and Shoalhaven Heads, racking, steel shelving, office furniture and “I have enjoyed working with the Councillor Anzac Park, Greenwell Point commercial equipment to the Shoalhaven Watson over the past 5 ½ years as General Region.