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May 2013 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 18 Issue 10 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 May 2013 $2-50 The Valley scores high yet again 100 not out! Bill Lawson Birthday Celebrations page 5 Break a Leg Fundraiser wrap up and cricket match page 6 Hagar Ride Friendliest Morning Tea 98th Anzac Day March P3 Valley musician scores National award P13 page 9 www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au News and columnists p1-40 Letters p2, 4 Sport p 43-45 Directory p46-49 Wot’s on p51 MayMay 2013 2013 KangarooKangaroo ValleyValley VoiceVoice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au PagePage 2 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 There is more than a bit of everything V oice The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley This last patch of April has provided and the organisers are confident of an Office Bearers glorious autumn weather in which to exceptional attendance of enthusiastic festival goers to complement the excellent President Carl Leddy enjoy so many aspects of valley life. Treasurer Ken Crocker Headlines are shared with the annual ANZAC program to be offered. Secretary Larraine Hahlos Day ceremonies and traditions and Bill The follow up of the May Festival is the Art Committee Sheila Young Lawson who celebrated his 100th birthday Exhibition scheduled for the June long Joan Bray weekend. Editor Carl Leddy through the month when he was recognised (as Graphic designer Diana Jaffray befitting an ex serviceman) with a waggle of One measure of a newspaper serving it’s Advertising Manager Position available wings as the Navy jet flew past as part of the community is the number of letters to the Journalists Joan Bray Editor. The range of subjects and the content Lee Sharam village rememberance service. Jenelle Brangwin This month there are some weighty of this issue are indeed rewarding as Columnists Rosemary Stanton contributions including the ANZAC report reaffirmation that people appreciate our Sean Kramer (including Chris Treuen’s thoughtful and monthly offerings and are confident to Gerry North express their forthright views. Ron Bower comprehensive address), Bill’s birthday Cecily Paterson coverage, the Hugh Sinclair appeal activities, Bill Lawson was highly delighted in the turn Mark McLennan visits by celebrities and achievements in up for his “bash” and as always projected Ellie Williams modesty, energy and unfailing courtesy. Tony Barnett cultutral fields to name a few of the items Brenda Sambrook finding space in this edition of the Voice. It was a privilege to share the occasion. Distribution Angus Kennedy Full coverage of the Sinclair project are on Congratulations are also due to Mithra Cox Hope Kennedy page 6 and 7 with an official release of the on her achievement in a national song Sports Report Position available writing award. Her talent shone when she Honorary legal adviser Tony Barnett amazing final figure raised of more than lived here and as a performer she continues Editorial and advertising office. $22,000 (double the original target). The strength and purpose of the efforts of those to develop her skills based on an authentic telephone or (02)- 4465 1621 connected with the appeal is commendable. care for the environment. The community reading room has been Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established On page 9 there is coverage of the visit by the under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the motorcyclists supporting the Hagar ride accepted and impresses with it’s expanding Department of Business and Regional Development). against slavery which provided an opportunity program and as always wherever there is a K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support and develop the to promote the valley with a “Friendliest community need (lawns, wood, sausage Valley’s economic, social and communication sizzles, grounds maintenance to name a few infrastructure. The Committee and Assistants are all Morning Tea” ..and it worked. volunteers, who donate their time and expertise for the Well done KVTA. The Lions will be there, you can count on it. benefit of our readers. There is a continuation of the trend to use the Other positive signs for the Valley are All Valley residents, clubs and organisations are invited Valley as a suitable and convenient site for Southern Pies in their new premises, a to forward editorial submissions. agricultural and pastoral seminars and concerted series of promotional campaigns The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to education programs which is another welcome planned by the Tourist Association boost to the commercial activity here. continuing on their media development DISCLAIMER program and a boule court at the pub. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are The “information” meeting to look at protests made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. regarding the Folk Festival fizzled out a little Add to that the progress of the village K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not when the objectors (in the main) failed to turn community garden, permaculture classes take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, (both on page 43) and our series of letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the up and promote their case. contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All The Mayor, four councillors and five senior interesting articles from columnists and we contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that have (in our opinion) a cracker edition to the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, management staff, plus 80-90 residents were in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. there and the end result was that the Folk offer our readers. PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW Festival should be fully supported in October. We welcome this month a new food column DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. Beginning on Friday May 3 will be the fourth entitled “Food for thought” by Brenda Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt staging of the Kangaroo Valley Arts Festival Sambrook, to titlate the taste buds with new Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. culinary ideas. Carl Leddy DEADLINES Dear Editor for the June 2013 issue Letters to the Editor of the ‘VOICE’ Keep Moss Vale Road safe Advertising, Wot’s On Calender All letters must be signed by The roadworks along Moss Vale Road and Sports Report the writer and give both between Kangaroo Valley Road and Walkers business and home phone Lane must be known to all. May 22, 2013 numbers so letters can be That particular stretch runs along my property Editorial Submissions verified if necessary. entirely on the eastern side. May 24, 2013 And it is critical for the safety of motorists and The writer’s name will be bikers that it is kept safe. Please do not leave your published with the letter. A responsibility I take very seriously. submission until the last day; The dead and dying wattle trees along this being early is a great help to us. Mail to : The Editor stretch of road are constantly falling and e-mail c/o Post Office pulling down my fence. [email protected] Kangaroo Valley. 2577 The cattle get out. It costs me a fortune to hire Or 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) May 2013 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 3 2013 ANZAC Day in Kangaroo Valley Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of another ANZAC day, with the Service that is always both friendly and moving for all who enjoy attending. The enthusiastic participation of the students from Primary to High schools is a feature of the day and the wonderful fly-over by Squadron Leader Aaron Ward was the highlight. Bill Lawson was saluted for his 100 years achievement by a ceremonial ‘wing wobble’ from a Hawk 127 in full flight. Everyone loved the spectacle. Thank you Williamtown and in particular a talented aviator, Aaron. The ‘VOICE,’ as usual has been particularly supportive and the Committee wishes to thank Carl for his endorsement and coverage of this event and Larraine Hahlos with Intan Kallus for their photography. Thank you, Jacqui Lenz, Lance Brown, Nigel Anderson, Mike Hammond, Ben Stapleton, Ken Whitton, David Smart and his willing crew, Gayle and Allan Harvey, Lorraine and Franz Mairinger, Andrew Paterson, Kathy Gorman, Mardi Oke, Mary McIntryre, Marjorie Wilkie, the ladies who Above: The party from H.M.A.S. Albatross provided tea and anzac biscuits, the Lions Below: The Hawk 127 dips it’s wings Club for the ever popular sausage sizzle, Right: Franz Mairinger MC for the day Joanna Gash and her office staff, the Lions and the Friendly Inn for the ice creams and drinks, Stephen Murphy, the Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service, RTA, Shoalhaven Council, Eileen Rebbeck and her family and all the Year 6 children and school choir. A special thank you to the teachers at KV school for their patient encouragement of the children and the presentation of a well trained choir. The emotional ANZAC songs were delightful. Performances of ‘SIR’ and the ‘ODE’, by Franz Mairinger, in his affable manner, Molly Good and Charlie Rodden were ensured the entire programme ran smoothly faultless and the flag bearers, Isobel, Zin Zan and to time and the travelling public was and Jacob performed their duties with understanding of the necessary delay due to precision and pride. As did the junior wreath the road closure. layers, Tessa, Mitchell, Sarah, Luce, Thanks to the SCC for the helpful VMS Matthew and Nicholas. Well done to you all. signs at the top and bottom of the mountain.