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Sporting Events in Sydney? March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 13 Issue 7 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 February 2008 $2 Team Wattamolla at the Show This year’s show, although having to From left to right Emily Hilliar, Kate Belamy, Kate Bryce, cope with the absence of the horse Amy Haddon, Emma Baker, Veda FitzSimons. events, was nevertheless an outstanding energy and vitality and epitomises the values event blessed with the best weather for of “good country living”. some years. Fierce competitors one minute and the best of The new program incorporated several pals the next, these young ladies are a great new events and some of the closest finishes advertisment of the team spirit and in the iron person events, haystacking, bike companionship special to the Valley and races and woodchopping. particularly the Wattamolla community. The 2008 show was well supported by local There are more photos and stories inside this businesses which appreciated the sterling efforts issue about the show, which once again proved put in by the commiteee and voluntary helpers. to be the social and cultural highlight of the Our photograph above (taken by Larraine year for the Valley. The environment group with welcome guests Hahlos) captures we believe the essence of Well done everyone. More photos of the show from page 3 News p1–18 S how Time p6-9 K V Bush Retreat p24-25 columns p26-39 Sport p40-41 Directory p44-46 W ot’s on p47 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 V oice Start spreading the news The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley Office Bearers Putting together this issue of the person’s sight is just $7. Valley Voice, has once again proved to That is correct! President Carl Leddy be a choice of rich offerings. Just $7 Treasurer Position available Already the sight of 20 million people has been Secretary Larraine Hahlos In the first instance the annual show was Committee Win Palmer blessed with perfect weather, (perhaps as a secured as a result of the campaign, so here is a Sheila Young make up for the absence of the horse events) chance to really make a difference, with a Joan Bray and from that weekend’s activity we are able relatively small outlay, through support of the Laurie De Ville to provide an extensive pictorial coverage. KV Lions efforts to pitch in and give this Editor Carl Leddy I am grateful to Kerrie McLeod, Larraine longstanding project a healthy nudge. Advertising Position available The public meeting held last month as part of a Journalists Joan Bray Hahlos and Duncan Rutherford for their photographic contributions to our review of consultative process by a development company Jenelle Brangwin to involve the community virtually from the Liz Aitken the shows highlights. Ron Bower We are pleased to provide coverage also of beginning of what is likely to a drawn out affair, Wot’s On Position available the revamped tourist facility, previously is covered on page 3. Sports Report Kate Rutherford known as Green Gums which has been The structure of a large public meeting did not Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad repositioned by its new owners as the prove suitable for those who had doubts about Computer operator Hope Kennedy Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat (p23-25). the project or those who went with open minds With their fresh approach to the marketing of and were prepared to listen and learn, but it was Editorial Office. the facility if they achieve reasonable success ideal for those implacably opposed to any type telephone (02)-4465 1621 there will be a measureable flow on effect to of development proposed for the Valley, they the Valley economy. were able to interupt at will and fire in questions seeking unequivocal answers and commitments, Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under On the retail front as well we open a new the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the feature this month, with an emphasis on new when it had been emphasied that the ideas Department of Business & Regional Development). and interesting offerings from a variety of developed up to this point were still conceptual K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s businesses, who are providing a tangible only and the details were yet to firmed up. economic, social & communication infrastructure. The benefit in their support of the Voice, while The land in question still has to traverse the Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate treacherous slope of rezoning, notwithstanding their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. sharing some of their newer products and All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to services with our readers. the fact that this particular block of land was forward editorial submissions. I also commend you to the regular Lions earmarked for future development by the latest The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to article (Leonine news) on page 10. Development Control Plan, (when Council were income received from local businesses and advertising. Our Lions Club is unquestionably a assisted by a committee of local people) and to powerhouse of community contribution and suggest that rezoning of this block would open DISCLAIMER positive pursuits, always for the benefit of the floodgates to further subdivisions is clearly The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are others and right now there is no let up. misleading and simplistic in the least. made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. It is pleasing to see the development company’s K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not Their participation in the International Lions take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, Campaign SightFirst11, represents an response to (a) posting full details of the letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the sustainability methods and means on their contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All opportunity for their neighbours in the Valley, contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that to participate in a world wide ambitious website, (b) their commitment to further open the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in public consultation by way of “open days”, (c) breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. endeavour with Lions in their fight against preventable and reversible blindness. setting up of focus groups for both the overall PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW The world wide goal of US$150 million in plan as it is developed and details of particular DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. three years is lagging a, but with typical Lions aspects that emerge. Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt The company claims they want their Kangaroo Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. enthusiasm there is to be a renewed effort to achieve that figure, so as to continue an Valley project to be a pilot and a model for other projects around the state. DEADLINES outstanding effort since the challenge began. The figures are mindblowing. Possibly their first decision will be about public for the April issue of the ‘VOICE’ meetings—not to have any. Carl Leddy The average cost to save or restore one Advertising, Letters to the Editor The Editor Wot’s On , Calender & Sports Report Re: Proposed Privatisation of NSW All letters must be Electricity Supply. March 20, 2008 signed by the writer I am writing to express my strong opposition to Editorial Submissions and give both the privatisation of the NSW Electricity Supply business and home industry. March 22, 2008 phone numbers so Firstly, electricity is one of the most critical letters can be verified. essential services in NSW. Please do not leave your This fact has been recognized by the people and submission until the last day; Mail to : both Liberal and Labour governments of being early is a great help to us. The Editor Australia for 100 years. The question of whether E-mail [email protected] c/o Post Office Kangaroo Valley. 2577 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 Everyone; who is anyone; was there! at the K.V. Show 2008!! Photos: Left: Paul Tebutt and Monty: Centre The McGregor family and Bliss: Photos: Left Greg Thompson (environment group) answers a question from Lianne and Des Froneman from Berry. Above: The Berry Town Band In and Top right Tapstar and Dripette Above: action in the out- woodchopping ring and wet Dress up time A gourmet “night out” Above right: Dawn Daley and Courtney Competitors in the Junior Russell admire the district exhibits: below Ironperson event get tied up. and right,the regatta and haystacking Shauna Broad (left) and international veteran’s Ironperson competitior, Aileen Martin from Glasgow March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 4 Letters to the Editor (continued ) Secondly, the scientific community consider how this huge development will (Continued from page 2) overwhelmingly agrees that coal-fired power change in very many different ways the gentle the industry would be more efficient in private stations are major contributors to global profile of the environment both they and hands is questionable. warming. visitors to the Valley appreciate and value. Management skill is the determining factor in In the immediate future there is the need for Development of the size and nature proposed achieving efficiency, not private or public major changes to the methods of power by Colys, does not need to be located on that ownership. generation, the level of consumption and the site. It will in fact destroy permanently the However, public ownership offers the pricing structure (i.e.
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