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December 2013 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 19 Issue 7 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 February 2014 $2-50 www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au DecemberDecember 2013 2013 KangarooKangaroo ValleyValley VoiceVoice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au PagePage 2 2 Published by angaroo Kangaroo Valley Editorial K Voice Incorporated. V alley Registration # Y2627221 Success is measured by what we do V oice The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley Here we are then at the end of a year of It is good to seeing a growing interest by the much diversity, activity and interest in Glengarry campus in becoming part of Valley Office Bearers President Carl Leddy “the most beautiful valley in Australia” life and there is some coverage of such Treasurer Ken Crocker which is the image our Tourist Association participation in the K. V. Public School’s Secretary Larraine Hahlos offers as a description of this area with an Country Fair (page 5) and The Scots College Committee Sheila Young amazing setting of inspiring landscapes Long Journey Home (page 33). Angus Kennedy Some of the important stories we are carrying Editor Carl Leddy and environment. Graphic designer Diana Jaffray Many more people living outside the Valley include the stoppage of CSG (see page 47) and Sub Editor Tony Barnett this will be particularly welcome news to heard about us this year as a result of the Advertising Manager Position available those who took up the cudgels against such Columnists Lee Sharam major public relations campaign instigated developments as a result of the public meeting Rosemary Stanton by and paid for by an extremely active and in the K. V. Hall in 2011. Gerard Keyser committed executive committee of the KVTA. Sean Kramer Well done to the members of that group. Gerry North That activity and the surge in interest of the Other projects that present opportunities for Ron Bower Valley as a wedding venue, has also contributed involvement are the literary project launched by Andrew Paterson greatly to our economy and undoubtedly there The Pioneer Museum (pages 28 and 29) where Sally Wallace will be a further run off in the years ahead. everyone is invited to take part in the recording Cecily Paterson The Voice has supported and promoted many Mark McLennan of our later history; the solar panel and LED Ellie Williams special events and this month we print the th lighting drive for public buildings (page 16); a Tony Barnett biggest Valley Voice ever in this 19 year of researched range of activities for seniors (pages Brenda Sambrook production. 38 and 39) and an update on the continuing Distribution Angus and Hope Kennedy We are proud to present 68 pages, packed full Sports Report Position available improvements at the Upper River Hall. with a wide range of subject matter and well Honorary legal adviser Tony Barnett The successful “Gentlemen’s Social Golf Day” supported by the advertisers who make Editorial and advertising office. is a relatively new event on the Valley calender, production of the Voice possible and enjoyable. telephone or (02)- 4465 1621 but by raising $4000 (distributed equally to the The line-up includes coverage of a number of school and pre-school) establishes the event to a Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established events orchestrated and staged by the various “must attend” status, (see pages 44, 59 and 61). under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the community groups and we appreciate their Then to the previews of what is becoming a Department of Business and Regional Development). interest in using the Voice as the principal crowded calendar, including the Shopping Night K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support and develop the carrier of news and information in the Valley. December 6 (see pages 15 and 54), the Valley’s economic, social and communication A positive example of our participation is in the pantomime, (December 14), Snow White and the infrastructure. The Committee and Assistants are all successful launch of the Friendly Inn Village volunteers, who donate their time and expertise for the Kings Ransom (page 9) The School Concert on benefit of our readers. Garden (covered on pages 20 and 21) and December 10, 11 and 12 (page 31), Christmas All Valley residents, clubs and organisations are invited featuring the first successful crop harvesting of Carols on December 15 at The Church of the to forward editorial submissions. nearly 2000 garlic bulbs from the first planting. Good Shepherd (page 46), The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to At long last the sewerage scheme for the village The Friendly Inn has a Community Christmas income received from local businesses and advertising. and Barrengarry areas has been completed and Eve production and New Year’s Eve Fireworks was officially opened in November to bring a DISCLAIMER (p34) there is to be an outdoor cinema show on fully automated system of collection and The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are made in good January 25 (page 30) and then the preview for faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. treatment on line as a necessary modern service. for details of the KV A&H Show on February 14 K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not take Another win for the valley is the permanent and 15 (page 41). responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, letter or opinions deployment of an emergency generator to published. Such are published at the risk of the contributor, who accepts Who said there was liability for any intended publication. All contributors agree to indemnify the ensure a continued supply of water should nothing to do in small towns? publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or there be a convergence of a bushfire and a My thanks to our contributors, advertisers and misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. power outage (see report page 37). readers for their participation during 2013. The retailers are proactive this month in staging I wish you all an enjoyable and safe holiday PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW a late night shopping opportunity for the valley DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. season. Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt including entertainment by several buskers and Carl Leddy Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. groups on December 6. DEADLINES The Editor for the February 2014 issue Letters to the Editor of the ‘VOICE’ Gallipoli ballot opened Advertising, All letters must be signed by Wot’s On Calender the writer and give both Australians who would like the opportunity and Sports Report business and home phone to attend Anzac Day commemorations at January 22, 2014 numbers so letters can be Gallipoli in 2015 can apply for the ballot verified if necessary. now. Editorial Submissions The writer’s name will be The 100th anniversary of the landing of the January 24, 2014 published with the letter. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Please do not leave your Mail to : at Gallipoli will be very significant submission until the last day; The Editor commemorative occasion for the people of being early is a great help to us. c/o Post Office both nations. e-mail Kangaroo Valley. 2577 To ensure that Australians and New Or Zealanders can attend as safely, securely [email protected] [email protected] 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) December 2013 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 3 plus also the continuation of the Arts in the Valley successful sculpture garden and the art seeks a new exhibitions. Is the KV Arts Festival viable? President The short answer to this is Yes! - provided that John Wright has advised that, due to we can compatibly other commitments, he has decided combine the limited to stand aside as President of number of venues we Kangaroo Valley Arts Festival. have in KV with the His enthusiasm for the event is membership base and undiminished, and he sees the next few interested visitors to KV months as integral to finding several events. The developing difficulty in obtaining replacements for the committee and a government subsidies is time of reflection on the aims and a new challenge, but the NSW Governor Marie Bashir and John Wright on the opening night aspirations for the future. organisation still has a of the 2013 Festival (the second under John’s stewardship). John has provided answers to some comfortable bank anticipated questions: balance to develop future events. Yes, we will be holding a year end social Will Arts in the Valley continue? What can I do to ensure that Arts in the function on Saturday 14th December from The short answer is Yes! Some of the Valley continues? 4.30 to 6pm at River Estate Moss Vale Road. committee is staying on to provide Joining the committee now is significantly Please put it in your diary and come along, continuity, importantly including our less challenging than previously. Indeed we both to enjoy a glass of wine or a soft drink integral Artistic Director, Belinda Webster. have developed some wonderful models, and together and to have a chat about the future. But as most of our committee have served have created what are now considered Please contact any of the people below if you for four years and some for eight, you will ‘signature events’, in particular Hausmusik have any interest in getting involved, or understand that several vacancies will need in spectacular and interesting Valley homes suggestions of others who might: to be filled. and Sculpture in the Valley in beautiful When will the next festival take place? Valley gardens.