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LETTERS 04 Teddies galore Joyce Hanley, 88, with her knitted bears NEWS 06 High tea, please! Where to sip tea and munch scones 08 Fun with persimmons A recipe for low-fat muffins 10 Cover feature Meet local businesswoman, Sari Lokollo 12 Secrets of success Advice for mumpreneurs 14 Dr Rip returns! And he’s keen to address rising sea levels 16 Gardens How to lure ‘good’ insects into your garden 17 Symbio report Red panda and pygmy marmoset babies!

18 Animal news Turtle hatchling lives, owl spotters required 20 Salvos A charity gig, late-night shopping & a fundraising appeal 22 Health scare Council orders

more soil tests at developer’s site 24 What’s on First aid, author talks, playgroups galore 25 SPAT news Auditions for upcoming performances 26 Volunteer’s awards Warwick Erwin acknowledged for service 28 Burgh healthy hub Star commando trainer joins staff 29 New album Darren Coggan releases The Wide Horizon BUSINESS 31 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 42 Life savers Bombie gig 43 Coalcliff pool Winter works 44 Life savers Ironperson 45 BMX HSC and training 46 Tides 47 Golf One mob gets a game in 48 League Tigers win awards

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS KATHERINE BURCHMORE

grew up in the Shire and graduated from Sydney University School of Architecture with a BSc (Arch) and B Arch. She has worked in architectural offices in Sydney, Hong Kong and Washington DC. Most of her work has been on large commercial projects including the Olympic Stadium at Homebush. Now retired, Katherine has been a member of Toastmasters for over 10 years. Katherine is a member of Helensburgh Toastmasters Club. Read her report on page 30.

is a local freelance communications consultant who specialises in charity writing. When she isn’t running or mountain biking, she spends most of her time working for The Salvation Army and is running a 50km ultra-marathon in May to raise funds for the Red Shield Appeal. You can read more about local fundraising efforts – including a Tradies gig and late-night shopping at Helensburgh Salvos – in Lauren’s report, ‘Painting the town red for Salvos’, on page 20.

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through NINA, in particular, Betty. They go on shopping trips in the NINA bus together.”

Narelle King wins ‘Letter of the Month’.

The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (30 Boomerang St, Helensburgh).

COMMUNITY NOTICES

TEDDIES GALORE This is a photo of Joyce Hanley, who turned 88 this year, surrounded by some of the 100+ bears she has made for ‘Em's Friends – Trauma Teddies’, run by a policewoman from Redfern.

On Tuesday her daughter, Narelle and her childhood friend, John, helped her deliver them to Sutherland Police Station. Joyce began knitting when she was in Grose Vale Primary School. The girls would knit socks for the war effort. Over the years she has continued to knit for her children and grandchildren. Her daughter recalls the Friday night visits to her grandparents at Mascot where Grandma always had some knitting for mum to fix.

Joyce has also knitted premmie baby bonnets for the Dandelion Support Network.

Joyce’s family are all very proud of her.

Writes Narelle: “Mum is from a family of eight and they used to sit on the handle bars and double each other along the dirt roads. I am a teacher at the local public school and mum moved to Helensburgh from Caringbah after dad passed away. She has made some lovely friends here

THANK YOU The Jackson/Oliver/Shafer families would like to send sincere and heartfelt thanks to all our dear friends and the community for the love, prayers, support and flowers sent since Peter’s passing.

It has been so comforting to know we have been in their thoughts and prayers.

Thank you, Jill, Nicola, Paul, Robert and all the family.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Father Peter Tien, fellow parishioners of Holy Cross Catholic Church, dear family, friends, wonderful neighbours & community, for your kindness during Jim’s long illness & his sad passing on the 19th March.

We knew what a kind, loving & gentle man he was but it is very special to hear this expressed by all of you. No words can ever replace Jim but it is truly comforting to hear them during this difficult time.

Loving wife Mary, Maree, James, Matthew & Lachlan Buggy SPECIAL THANKS TO CENTENNIAL HOTEL To Phillip Astill, Chloe and staff members of the Centennial Hotel we sincerely thank you all for your hospitality and support, the food and service was excellent and to be well recommended.

Mary, Maree, James, Matthew & Lachlan. 2508

MOLLY NEEDS A HOME!

Miss Molly, a three-year-old dogue de bordeaux cross cattle dog, has a blue eye that gives her a unique look. She's a big softy and lives for pats, cuddles and smooches. She walks well on a lead, has had basic training and gets along with most dogs. She loves people and will make someone a true and trusted companion – as long as you don’t mind the occasional face lick, just to show how much she cares. Want to adopt or foster? Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or visit Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508

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There is something civilised and decadent about the ritual of high tea and Devonshire tea.

And it is a lovely way to catch up with your mum. Cath Hill finds six scrumptious options.

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Take a drive to Albion Park to the impressive Georgian manor, Ravensthorpe. High tea is served every Sunday (3-5pm) and starts with a strawberry champagne cocktail (or mocktail). The beautifully presented high tea includes scones, finger sandwiches and miniature desserts. Have extra fun by dressing ladylike – think hats, pearls and vintage wear!

For unbeatable views from the escarpment, you can’t go past Sublime Point Cafe. The homemade high tea is styled with a vintage feel and grazing table high teas are also available.

Bookings are essential and start at $29.50 or $39.50 with a glass of champers. You can work off your desserts by trekking down the mountain to Austinmer – or kick back and enjoy the serenity.

Have high tea come to you!

Blue Bird Sweets is a mobile high tea caterer serving the northern Illawarra. The Blue Bird team flies in, sets up, caters and washes up teacups – taking the stress and fuss out of party planning. Vintage and modern teaware is available for hire. See the website for Mother’s Day cupcake and macarons gift packages.

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The serene and sunny courtyard at the family-run Palms Cafe is a place of nourishment and restoration for locals and tourists alike. The fluffy scones are expertly baked on the premises and served with fresh cream and strawberry jam. Check out the specials board for delicious, creative options for lunch too.

The Blue Gum cafe looks towards the bushland of the Garawarra, making it an easy place to relax over a pot of tea and scones with jam and cream. Devonshire tea is $7.50 for members and $8.50 for visitors. Tradies is the perfect venue for all the family with a bistro, gated playground, supervised indoor children’s area and trivia and live music nights.

Hargrave Cafe delivers a lovely high tea. Settle in on the regal, velvet lounge and enjoy little treats such as quiche, sandwiches and little cakes. Gluten-free options are available. Order traditional chai tea or bring along your own bottle of bubbles. High tea starts at $25 per person.

Hargrave Cafe has dinner nights on the third Friday of the month.

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Fun with persimmons Darkes Glenbernie Orchard's Jo Fahey shares the story of this unassuming fruit, plus a recipe for muffins.

While the stonefruit trees are losing their leaves and looking pretty and our apple harvest is coming to a close, another unassuming fruit is at its beginning. May is persimmon harvest time. There are two types of persimmon. Well known to older generations is the ‘original astringent persimmon’, ready for eating when the flesh is soft, jelly-like and very sweet. If this variety is eaten too early, the astringency will be unpleasant.

The second, and most versatile, is the ‘sweet persimmon’, often called a Fuyu fruit. These can be eaten when golden in colour, crunchy or soft! You can eat the skin of this non-astringent Fuyu variety.

These are my favourite and the type we grow on our farm at Darkes Forest.

Handle them gently as they bruise easily. They should be kept out of the fridge for up to five days and eaten fresh.

When preparing, you can cut them into wedges like an apple but cut the stem off and discard it.

Alternatively, you can turn them on the side and cut into slices.

SERVING IDEAS • Cut them into quarters and eat fresh like an apple, their sweetness marries brilliantly with flavours like smoked poultry, cured meats, cheese, nuts and bitter salad leaves.

• Use in South-east Asian style salads, as the ‘sweet’ element. They go with hot, sour and salty.

• Wrap prosciutto around wedges of persimmon and serve as an exciting and attractive finger food.

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• Add chunks to curry for a fruity flavour.

• Include thin slices of persimmon as a feature on your next cheese platter for striking look and flavour.

• Dip wedges of persimmon into low fat yoghurt flavoured with honey and a little cinnamon as a healthy snack.

LOW-FAT PERSIMMON MUFFINS (MAKES 12 MUFFINS) INGREDIENTS 1½ cups wholemeal plain flour 1 cup plain flour ½ cup sultanas 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil ¾ cup honey 1 cup ripe persimmon pulp, mashed METHOD • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 12-hole (½ cup capacity) muffin pan.

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. In a small bowl combine all wet ingredients.

• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined. Over-mixing will create a tough muffin.

• Spoon into muffin pan, bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops bounce back. Serve warm or cooled.

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This Mother’s Day, meet an entrepreneur with infectious enthusiasm, a local mum who is using her experience in business and education to help revitalise Helensburgh’s town centre.

Sari Lokollo is a woman with vision and determination.

She has already started one successful business, Star Kids Tutoring, which opened in Thirroul in 2011, now has three branches and employs about 38 people. As well as traditional tutoring, it fills a growing niche in education – challenges for kids who need more stimulation than school provides.

2508 likes to think that, in a future where people fear robots will take our jobs, these are the kids who’ll be programming the robots.

Last July, Sari expanded again, opening Coal Coast Emporium book and gift shop.

It seemed a bold move in the online age, but recent research backs up a return to paper reading.

This March, The Guardian reported on an annual books survey by research group Nielsen, saying, “Readers committed to physical books can give a sigh of relief, as new figures reveal that ebook sales are falling while sales of paper books are growing – and the shift is being driven by younger generations.”

“People are still very tactile, and want to have the book in front of them,” Sari told 2508 when the store opened. Books are also “absolutely” essential

for a child’s development, she believes. “I have some ebooks for my son, but without fail he will want to pick up the actual book.”

However, the internet is still hurting traditional retail stores, with shopfronts around the world struggling to stay competitive amid the surge in online shopping. Helensburgh is not immune, with empty offices agape on Walker Street.

Sari, however, is full of energy, optimism and plans for the future. Part of her vision is for small business owners to work together, to foster the concept of shared workspaces. She’s already kicked off fantastic initiatives, opening up Coal Coast Emporium for kids movie nights, evening writing workshops, book reading sessions and art classes.

It is all set to become a creative hub.

“Starting a new business in Helensburgh can be both daunting and exciting,” Sari said. “I’m looking forward to seeing more retails shops opening up in town; to offer both locals and visitors a relaxing place to have a coffee catch-up and a shop.

“Helensburgh has definitely become the quaint little historic town and visitors are noticing and are catching on. We get so many visitors asking us about the Tunnels, the historic Pub, Symbio, the

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Left: business owner Sari Lokollo. Inset: staff members Kelly Walker and Craig Miner.

‘My favourite slogan would have to be: Live locally, shop locally!’

Temple, Darkes Forest Orchard and, of course, our amazing Sea Cliff Bridge. It is great to see people stopping here first to grab a bite to eat and a shop before they take the winding road ahead.”

Could Helensburgh become a destination like Berry, 2508 wonders? A country town, surrounded by great natural beauty, where tourists bring money and life to our centre, where locals take pride in appearances, from historic buildings to window displays. A town fuelled by family businesses and values, with a community that shops local for long-term rewards. It’s going to take a united effort, but with entrepreneurs like Sari (and other local mums we’ve interviewed for Mother’s Day, see page 12), 2508 reckons the Burgh could be destined for big things.

Sari kindly took time out over the busy Easter period to answer our questions.

How did motherhood change your working life?

I initially took a year off teaching to care for my son. I returned when he was 14 months old, but soon found my teaching position to be too stressful with family and work life. So that is when I decided to start my own business; to enable myself to have more flexible working hours. Since my son has started school, my role has changed more into a management position as I have had to juggle school pick-up times and after-school commitments.

What do you love most about being your own boss?

I love the flexibility, creativeness and drive of my own business. Watching my business flourish and attracting positive, like-minded people to work beside.

What are some common challenges for mumpreneurs?

The biggest challenges would be commitment, setting goals and implementing them. You really need to think out your business plan, get the proper advice from an accountant and weigh up the costs, the energy you put in and, of course, whether you will receive a wage for all your efforts.

Any advice for mothers starting their own business?

Believe in your business idea, research and have a solid business plan, get the support of your family, get an awesome accountant and a financial planner.

Last year you opened a new bookshop, Coal Coast Emporium on Walker Street. How is this going?

As this in my first retail store, it has definitely been Please tell us a bit about yourself. a big learning curve. There is so much to learn I am a Primary and ESL [English as a second language] trained teacher who has worked in both when it comes to understanding customers’ needs, convenience and drive. We see a variety of both private and public schools in Australia and Japan. local and visiting customers that come to our store.

I am interested in working closely with families to program for their child’s individual learning needs. Most people are looking for something different or a personalised retail experience.

I have a son who has just started school, so As Miranda shopping centre is only 40 minutes balancing work, family and life can be tricky. away, I can see how important it is to stock a variety of goods that locals want to see.

Why did you start your business, Star Kids Tutoring?

Traditionally it has been difficult for small retail I established Star Kids Tutoring back in November shops to stay open past the 12-month mark. Since 2011 in our first flagship office in Thirroul. I was opening, we have experienced the buzz of ‘the new the only tutor on board, however, within the first term I quickly had to hire more teachers due to the store in town’, the quiet retail moments of February and the busy school Easter holidays. influx of enrolments.

It is important for locals to shop locally all year Within the year we already had a strong clientele round in order to keep our local businesses open. and many families were eager to enrol for the I’m sure we all want to see businesses open rather following year. By 2014 we had opened our Helensburgh and Figtree centres. Over the years we than a row of empty shops. My favourite slogan would have to be: Live locally, shop locally! have had the pleasure of tutoring many siblings, n Coal Coast Emporium is at 9a Walker Street, cousins and friends. Our success is due to our Helensburgh, @Coalcoastemporium, phone families’ commitment to coaching and our tutors’ 0415 036 660. 2508 passion for teaching.

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Our region is brimming with successful small businesses – and many of those are owned, managed and run by women, or women are working hard in the background. To mark Mother’s Day this month we asked a few local businesswomen to answer this question: What is your best tip for women in business or a woman starting a business?

JO-ANNE FAHEY of Glenbernie Orchard “Lists! Tick off as you get things done on your list: monthly, weekly and daily goal lists.

“Organisation is key, without it you spend too much precious time looking for things. Use apps and other free tools, Google calendars are great, and there are so MICHELLE FORTE many ‘electronic’ cloud-based storage systems but of Austinmer Dance Theatre “This is so tricky to narrow down the old-fashioned diary is still a great back-up – to just one tip, and so here are my even if you use it to record what you have achieved each day or when your internet is a bit slow or top 3 which have kept me on track while riding this incredible impossible to connect!

“Surround yourself with great people, people roller-coaster of running a whom you can learn from or those who will form non-profit organisation: part of your own team. Think about whom has “Keep going, be consistent and, above all, impacted your own journey and what was it about be yourself!” them that you admired – what can you take from Michelle also said that businesswomen should this experience and use to inform how you will “stay true to who you are and your vision, don’t allow other’s comments and actions to de-rail you! do things!

“Make time (schedule it) for your family and You are completely unique and no-one else can special dates – you can’t get them back after they offer what you have to offer. You are amazing!” have passed. It’s too easy to absorb yourself in your work and miss things because of being obsessed by CHELSEA HO your business jobs/goals.” of Fig & Lime Catering “Firstly, discover your passion JO TRIGG and find out if this is worth of Hey Beautiful pursuing if it was to be translated “I think my best advice would be, it into a business (understanding ‘Don’t try to do everything in of the market demand and your business yourself.’ The fine-tuning your product). things that are time-consuming “Secondly, elevate your skills and knowledge by and that you find a challenge, surrounding yourself with people who have outsource to someone else and use your time experience. And also read and study about other where you are most valuable!” 2508 businesses in your chosen industry.”

SHAZ HARRISON-SHAW of Need a Feed Australia Inc “Go with your gut, be open to listening to others, keep the dream alive, believe in yourself!”

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Trixi and Friends is a children's entertainment group.

Trixi and Friends can perform a fun, interactive show at your preschool, school, playgroup, fete or children's event. We can also help with fundraising (ask us how). Trixi and Friends has books and bunnies your group can purchase.

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At the April NF1 meeting, council officers presented the 2017-2018 Draft Budget. Have your say on fees and charges at www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au before May 8.

Tenders approved at council meeting on 3rd April: refurbishment of Rex Jackson Oval grandstand ($208,606); replacement of retaining wall and renewal of carpark at Stanwell Park Children’s Centre ($179,966); and upgrade and refurbishment of Coalcliff Rock Pool ($707,914).

Question raised on what is happening on 750 Princes Highway, the old chicken farm, referred to council.

The next NF1 meeting will be held on 10 May 2017.

Coalcliff Progress Association will discuss Coalcliff Coke Works site. With the sale of Blackwell Bros business and property to Bingo Industries expected to be completed in May, Bingo has been invited to present their plans for the Helensburgh site to NF1.

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Where did Dr Rip go? Home to his native Canada, where he’s pictured wondering if all this snow is going to melt and end up ruining the surfbreaks at Coalcliff.

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf The seas are rising, Dr Rob Brander writes, in response to a question.

In case you were wondering where the Science of the Surf column disappeared to, I have to admit that after three years I had run out of ideas for topics!

Fortunately, some readers sent through a bunch of questions (please keep them coming).

The first was: “If sea level rises by 1 metre in Alaska, will it rise 1 metre at our coast? Will the tide difference still be the same at Thirroul?”

Sea level is a fascinating topic. The effects of a sea level rise of 1m, which many scientists are projecting to happen in the next 100 years, would be catastrophic given the vast amount of human population and building infrastructure that would be impacted. But are we worried? We’ve heard so much about sea level rise, but have yet to see it happen, and I think we’ve become complacent and ho-hum about it, but it’s no joke.

The sea is rising. It’s already risen 20cm in the last 100 years. We don’t know for sure how much it will rise in the next 100 years. Could be another 20cm or it could be 2m!

Most scientific projections of sea level rise are based on melting of the polar icecaps. This creates

what is called a ‘eustatic’ change in sea level (‘glacio-eustasy’ to be exact), meaning sea level is related to the volume of water in the oceans and every coastline will experience a roughly similar rise in sea level. So if enough ice melts to raise sea level by 1m in Alaska, it will rise about the same amount along our beaches and estuaries. What will happen to the icecaps is the big unknown, hence the uncertainty of sea level rise predictions.

There are also ‘isostatic’ changes in sea-level, which are more local and related to shifts in the land surface, rather than ocean water volumes. For example, during the last ice age 18,000 years ago, the upper half of the northern hemisphere was covered in ice about a kilometre thick. The weight of the ice physically pushed the earth’s crust down.

Once the ice melted, the crust started to rise up again, a process called ‘isostatic rebound’. Along coastlines, this created a local fall in sea level.

Isostasy can also occur near large river deltas, like the Mississippi, where the weight of sediments pushes down the continental shelf creating a local rise in sea level – the reason New Orleans is ‘sinking’. If you ever land in Wellington or Napier airports in New Zealand, you are landing on an old submerged shore platform pushed up by an earthquake (not that long ago either!).

The second part of the question was if the tide range at Thirroul (or anywhere) would be affected.

The answer is “no”; it would be the same. Tides are related to gravitational forces exerted by the moon and sun on the oceans and sea level rise wouldn’t affect this. Tides are a fascinating topic and the focus of another reader question … which I’ll answer next month.

Send questions to rbrander@unsw.edu.au. 2508

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• Fallen trees need to be removed safely. Never try to move or cut it yourself, as the site may be Arborist Clive Woodnutt (aka Bohmer, unsafe and you risk injury or further damage. his climbing name) answers readers’ • Contact the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) questions. on 132 500 to remove fallen trees that have damaged homes and cars. For debris around How can people best keep their homes your property, call an arborist or garden service. safe and prepare for storms?

• If there are any persons trapped or injured, call the SES immediately.

Ensure any branches or trees that could fall on your • If you need help sandbagging, pumping water or home or property are pruned and any deadwood assistance with significant structural repairs, around your home is removed. contact the SES or your local council.

Talk to your neighbours if there are any n May 10 is Wear Orange Wednesday to support overhanging branches from their garden that you the amazing work that SES volunteers do in our are concerned about. community. Local, family-owned Bohmer’s Tree In this instance, it’s important to note that you Care is proud to support the SES with tree-related are entitled to prune up to your fence line, however, if the tree is protected you will need to get emergencies, including a 24/7 call-out service.

Check out the video ‘Who You Gonna Call?’ your neighbour to apply for a council permit. We featuring the Bohmer’s crew removing a fallen tree can provide general advice on your rights, from a local home after the high winds hit hard at: responsibilities and the relevant permits. youtube.com/bohmerstreecare.

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How to attract insects

Want to encourage ‘good’ insects, such as bees, ladybirds and lacewings? Narelle Happ recommends three plants.

Some of my favourite plants for the edible garden are yarrow, borage and nasturtiums. All are edible, flower prolifically and have huge benefits for the garden.

YARROW With beautiful white flowers over the warmer months, this companion plant has many uses.

One is pest control: yarrow attracts the widest variety of beneficial insects to the garden. The insects are attracted to its fine foliage as a place to lay eggs. White flowers occur on tall stems growing up to 40cm high from late spring through to winter. Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms and a bushy habit.

Yarrow has edible uses too. Its flowers, leaves and stems can be used to make a medicinal tea.

You can use either the fresh or dried herb. Yarrow tea can taste bitter so you can use honey to take the edge off. The tea is said to be a remedy for the common cold. Use in the compost pile as an accelerator.

Insects that yarrow attracts include lacewings that eat aphids, mites and other small insects and insect eggs; hoverflies, which feed on aphids, mealybugs; and ladybirds, which eat aphids and mites, white flies and scale insects – all of which are pests in the garden.

BORAGE This self-seeding annual is the best plant to use in

the garden to attract bees. It’s great to use where you need pollinators in the garden.

While its foliage is used as shelter during the growing season, borage benefits the garden in other ways. Interplant borage with strawberries, tomatoes and squash, and mulch with the spent plants at the end of the season to nourish the soil. It is also used in the compost to add moisture.

Young leaves of borage have a distinct cucumber flavour, the flowers are edible and can be used in salads or sugared and used to decorate cakes.

NASTURTIUMS Nasturtiums attract hoverflies, which will destroy aphids on your roses or in your vegetable garden.

Nasturtiums are used as a peppery addition to salads. They are also high in vitamin C. Nasturtium seeds are often used as a substitute for capers and called Poor Man’s capers.

To make Poor Man’s Capers: Collect seed pods from plants before they harden off. Use clean jars and add flavours to the seed pods as desired (think rosemary or thyme). Add vinegar – use a good quality or flavoured vinegar and cover capers in the jar.

Seal the jar and store in the fridge for several weeks. Use as you would capers – in pasta, on pizza and in salads. Yum! n Next month: How to make an insect hotel. 2508

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See the red panda cubs Symbio is happy to announce the arrival of four adorable new babies. The zoo’s Kevin Fallon reports.

Red panda dad Pabu and first-time mum Kesari gave birth to three cubs on Christmas Eve. Symbio has now announced the arrival after they’ve progressed into what we regard as the safe zone.

Keepers have named the three boys Mohan, Raj and Phinju. They are only the third set of red panda triplets to be born in Australia.

The boys are becoming more active and adventurous, and are already exploring their sanctuary on their own, albeit with mum and dad keeping a close eye on them, helping out when they become scared or just stuck.

We are also thrilled to announce Symbio’s pygmy marmosets have a new tiny baby. You may remember the disgusting events that unfolded late November when three of our pygmy marmosets were stolen, one just a newborn at the time.

The new mum and bub are doing well. This is a

tremendous tribute to the love and dedication of the zoo keepers, who helped them readjust back to their surroundings and become comfortable enough to breed. If it wasn't for the hard work and dedication of the NSW Police, all the help from the media and, of course, all the love and support from the public, this happy ending might never have come about. 2508

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Turtle recall!

Stan the hatchling has made a miraculous recovery since washing up, seemingly lifeless, on Stanwell Park beach.

Then: Stan on the day he was brought into Austi vet.

Photo: Rachael Bison

In March, a green turtle hatchling washed up on the beach at Stanwell Park.

Veterinary nurse Rachael Bison was working at Austinmer Veterinary Hospital that day.

“The little guy was bought in on a Sunday, he was found at Stanwell Park, lifeless on the beach,” Rachael told 2515. “A lovely lady brought him into the clinic and I phoned around to find out the best care and treatment for he little guy.”

Taronga Zoo advised on medication, fluids and glucose and the next day a WIRES volunteer took Stan up to the zoo’s rehab centre.

Owl watch

BirdLife Australia needs to know where NSW’s powerful owls are – and its researchers need your help.

BirdLife’s Powerful Owl Project is a citizen science project that has been looking after Australia’s largest owl species since 2011, and with the start of this new breeding season the owl hunt is on!

“Powerful Owls aren’t always easy to see,” said Dr Beth Mott, BirdLife Australia’s Powerful Owl Project Manager. “They often hide among the dense foliage, and they nest in large tree hollows.”

The birds are classified as ‘vulnerable’. “At most we would have 3-4000 individuals in NSW and only 6-7000 in the whole population … it’s

Now: Stan at Taronga Wildlife Hospital last month.

Photo: Taronga

“The hatchling is doing well in care at Taronga Wildlife Hospital,” a Taronga spokesman told 2508 last month. “It has grown by about an inch in diameter since arriving and has recently been moved into a larger swimming tank.

“Nicknamed ‘Stan’ by carers, the hatchling will remain in care for several months more until it has grown enough to be safely released back into the ocean.”

When fully grown, green turtles like Stan can weigh more than 130kg, according to Taronga.

Good luck, little guy! 2508 estimated that around Sydney, 10 per cent of the local population is killed each year by cars,” Beth said. “Sightings from the public can help us better understand how these birds are using the urban environment, and how we can keep them around.”

The owls are winter breeders (May to Oct).

“Pair bonding with all the calling and flirting that entails has begun and owls are becoming noisier already. That calling will reach a peak by late April-mid May, then go quiet in May-June as Mrs Powerful Owl incubates.

“Powerful Owls are the only one of our Australian owls to make the double hoot call whooo-hooo, that we traditionally associate with (European) owls. This call is very loud and can carry in the night air for 2km or more.” n Seen one? Email powerfulowl@birdlife.org.au or call 9647 1875. Learn more and hear calls via the Powerful Owl page at www.birdlife.org.au. 2508

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Q&A

With Carolyn Lee, director of brokering service The Energy Efficiency Experts Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I’d worked in quite a few areas (radio announcing, PR, communications, event management) before finding my feet in the renewable technology and sustainability sectors. Working at Planet Ark really gave me an understanding of my relationship with nature and the importance of looking after the environment. From here, it was an easy and natural progression to move into solar power and battery storage. I’ve been in solar now for almost 10 years.

I see so much potential in this industry. I get very excited talking to people about battery storage in particular; batteries are already starting to revolutionise the way Australians access electricity.

I love helping people and I feel that what I do now is a really good fit with my skills and passion: helping people reduce their environmental impacts and save money on their electricity bill by making small changes around their home or business and installing a range of energy-saving technologies.

I live in Thirroul with my partner of 15 years and our Labrador Occy; who gets us down to McCauley’s and Sharkey’s on a regular basis. Occy and I visit Coledale Hospital each fortnight … as part of the Delta Therapy Dogs Program.

Tell us about your experience in renewables?

What’s changed in the 10 years that I've been in the industry is that solar has gone from being a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘why-wouldn’t-I-have’? These days, you see solar panels everywhere. And the take-up of batteries is on the rise too. This is because electricity prices have increased by over 120 percent in this time; households want to be more independent of the grid and are keen to make an environmental contribution.

Why start your own business?

I started my company, The Energy Efficiency Experts, after working for numerous solar installation companies and being frustrated by the range of solutions that they offered. There weren’t (and still aren’t) any companies in NSW that offered more than two or three energy-saving technologies, so we created a niche by offering homes and businesses the ability to get multiple quotes from reputable local installers. n Carolyn will hold free solar and storage info sessions at Tradies Helensburgh on Thursday, May 11 at 11.30am and 7.30pm. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au (search for solar). 2508

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The Hip Replaysments

Paint the town red for Salvos Lauren Martin reports on a charity gig, late-night shopping and a fundraising appeal.

May is The Salvation Army’s annual fundraiser – the Red Shield Appeal – and 2508 locals Ian Archer and Lauren Martin have teamed up to paint the town red for the occasion, with a plethora of events and opportunities to support the charity.

“Everyone in 2508 would be aware of the Salvos store in town,” says local Red Shield Appeal director, Ian Archer.

“But what many people don’t realise is that there are a range of Salvo services in the area, including our Carinya Cottage refuge for women and children experiencing homelessness, emergency welfare assistance through our SAL (Salvo Assessment Line) 1300 number and our First Floor Restoration Centre in Wollongong that offers support for individuals and families affected by alcohol, drug and gambling addictions. We want to let people know how people can access help if they need it, and how they can support the vital work of the Salvos in giving hope where it’s needed most.”

On May 13, Ian’s band, The Hip Replaysments will play at Helensburgh Tradies, with all proceeds going towards the Red Shield Appeal.

“It’s going to be a great night out,” says Ian. “We play a mix of old-school and recent favourites so it’s a sound that everyone can enjoy.” Tickets at the door: $15 adults/$5 kids/$35 family.

LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING Helensburgh Salvos will host an exclusive shopping night on Thursday, May 4, from 7-9pm. Tickets are $15 and shoppers will be treated to coffee, tea, desserts and the assistance of local personal stylist Leonie McDonald, who will teach them how to ‘op-shop’ like a pro. Leonie has worked with brands

such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and David Jones, to name a few. Her real passion lies in unlocking the potential in clients’ existing wardrobes.

“The key is knowing what works for your Stylist Leonie McDonald body shape, what you like, and building on that. You don’t necessarily need to go out and buy lots of new clothes. Sometimes adding a few key pieces can transform your style – you might just need a little help knowing how to work it,” she says.

Attendees will also go into a draw to win a personal styling session with Leonie.

RED SHIELD APPEAL Local businesses and sporting groups are also rallying behind The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal. The Helensburgh Off Road Cycling Club (HORCC) is donating the proceeds of its May 6 Fitness Challenge meet and barbecue to the Red Shield Appeal, and Ron and Chris Kissell from Ray White Real Estate have also pledged donations.

“We want to spotlight the Salvos for the whole month of May,” says Ian Archer. “Culminating on the weekend of the 27th and 28th when The Salvation Army holds its national Red Shield Appeal Doorknock. People in Helensburgh can expect to see collectors outside Coles during that weekend so please, be generous and dig deep.” n If you need help, call the Salvos on 1300 371 288.

To donate go to salvos.org.au or call 13 72 58. 2508

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Good, green fun Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid’s Cafe Club had a happy St Patrick’s Day, reports NINA manager Sarah James.

Every Thursday, more than 25 seniors meet for Café Club at Helensburgh Tradies. This is a day social service, run by Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA).

We always have a fun program, full of activities, chair yoga, prizes, entertainers, guest speakers, morning and afternoon teas, sing-a-longs, luncheons and more.

We often have themed and celebration days.

On March 16, we celebrated St Patrick’s Day at Café Club. Clients came dressed in green and donned four-leaf clovers, ready for the best-dressed

competition and St Patrick’s day quiz.

In the true Irish tradition of dancing and music, we were very lucky to be entertained by talented guest dancers, sisters Malea and Tiahna Ross.

Dressed in traditional Irish dancing costumes, displaying effortless energy and beautiful smiles, the girls kept their Café Club audience entertained with reels and high kicks.

Café Club provides social outings and a regular get together each week. Join us for entertainment, quizzes, food, fun and social contact.

Call NINA on 4294 1900. 2508

NORTHERN ILLAWARRA NEIGHBOUR AID IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND BUS DRIVERS. We are looking for people who have: • a friendly caring personality with the ability to relate well to others • good communication skills • patience and an understanding of vulnerable people due to their age or disability • the ability to follow a map or use a GPS You will need to have a criminal record check (paid By NINA) and be prepared to undergo a simple medical clearance through your GP.

Please call into 18 Walker Street (opposite Coles) and speak to Sarah or Kim or call on 42941900.

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‘How can council put a dollar figure on human life?’

Independent soil tests are being conducted at a Parkes Street building site, suspected of being contaminated, after the developer’s soil tests found “below detection limits” of potentially harmful substances. 2508 reports.

Wollongong councillor and Helensburgh resident Greg Petty said nearby residents remain concerned about the health risks posed by the site.

Council has ordered further soil tests of the site.

“Residents were luckily present when the Council-funded consultant was on site taking samples to observe process,” Cr Petty said. “They were pleased the consultant detected the putrid smell, confirming their concerns for the site and hope this will be reflected in the final air sample analysis and report.

“However they are concerned that no rock samples were taken and the only reason given appears that the cost was determined as excessive for the benefit. How can council put a dollar figure on human life? This is a shocking indictment of risk management and liability.” 2508

The EPA has conducted soil testing on the Parkes Street site, which nearby residents fear may be contaminated.

Trip to Cambodia

Symbio’s marketing manager, Kevin Fallon, recently took on an amazing assignment to Cambodia.

Local photographer Kevin Fallon was thrilled to have the chance to document Tradies’ Schools for Cambodia program on a recent trip to the village of Kauk Prech.

A group of volunteers visited Kauk Prech primary and middle school, where Tradies is funding the construction of four new classrooms.

Tradies CEO Tim McAleer led a group of volunteers who The Schools For Cambodia program started in travelled to Kauk Prech as part of the Schools for Cambodia 2013 when Tradies partnered with Samaritan’s program. Photos: Kevin Fallon Purse to fund the construction of a new school building in Kauk Prech. To date, Tradies has donated more than $510,000.

“For the first time in the school, every 6th grade student who graduated chose to continue their education into middle school,” said Tradies spokeswoman Clare Van Brakel.

“This is a great achievement. Usually, the majority of students from Kauk Prech would finish their education at the end of primary school to go and help their parents on the farm, look after the house or younger siblings or travel to Thailand to find work etc.” The new classrooms are due to be completed mid 2017. 2508

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Play mates wanted Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park is looking for new members to join the playgroup, Rachel Cracroft reports.

Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park is your local Playgroup, for children aged 0-6 and their carers.

We meet every Monday in term time from 10am-12.30pm, at Stanwell Park Children’s Centre.

Playgroup has numerous benefits for both you and your children. It is an informal place where families can build friendships and support networks, while enjoying a cuppa. It provides opportunities for creative (sometimes messy), unstructured learning through play. These opportunities allow children to explore, invent, reason and problem-solve, while developing social skills, like taking turns and sharing with friends.

We have a wonderful space that includes both indoor and outdoor areas, and a wide variety of toys and craft supplies. We follow a gentle rhythm of free play, morning tea, a craft activity and reading books or singing to close. We aim to offer an inclusive environment that meets the needs and

wants of our members. New members will be warmly welcomed.

Families can attend two playgroup sessions for free and are then required to become a member of Playgroup NSW. This membership allows you to attend any Playgroup NSW sessions, provides comprehensive insurance, as well as discounts at a variety of retailers and events. The annual membership fee is $39 per family and free membership is currently available for families with a baby under 12 months of age.

NEED TO KNOW: Mondays 10am-12.30pm. Session Fee: $4 per family – to cover venue hire, toys & craft supplies. Venue: Playroom 2, Stanwell Park Childrens Centre, 22-26 Stanwell Avenue. Facebook: Stanwell-Park-Playgroup-Playtime-in-the-Park.

Call: Penelope Stone on 0431 593 118. 2508

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Call Wendy Lepre before the chill sets in!

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What’s On Send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au

HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 The fantastic Evenings@yourlibrary series is back!

Tue 02 3.30pm, Kidz Connect. Craft for ages 5+ Tue 09 5pm, Evenings@yourlibrary: performance artist Sarah Rowan Dahl and her musician husband, Jared, deliver an energetic and engaging performance as she paints a canvas … Live!

Wed 10 10.30am, Preschool Storytime Tue 16 5pm, Evenings@yourlibrary: Folk Strings with David Oliphant, performing old classics and new favourites on a variety of strings.

Fri 19 11am-1pm, Knitting at the library.

Tues 23 5pm, Evenings@yourlibrary: Author talk by action-thriller writer Chris Allen.

Wed 24 10.30am, join us for National Simultaneous Storytime. The Cow Tripped Over the Moon will be read in libraries across Australia.

FIRST AID COURSE Saturday, May 6, 9am-4pm at Hope Church

By Illawarra First Aid, $100. Call 0412 427 336.

CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh Scout Group During school term: Joeys (ages 6-8) on Tues 4.30-6pm; Cubs (ages 8-11) on Fri 6.30-8pm; Scouts (ages 11-15), Tues 7-8.45pm.

Contact DAYS groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au EN OP N M AUTU Helensburgh Girl Guides Meet at the Guide Hall, Chippendale Place every Friday during school

ILLAWARRA GREVILLEA PARK AUTUMN OPEN DAYS

See beautiful native flowers, enjoy rainforest walks and a barbie next to a century-old chapel on two open-day weekends in May: Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7 and May 13-14.

R FACE Entry $5, children free. Hosted by the Illawarra VE FLOR A STRALIAN NATI Grevillea Park Society. The Grevillea Park is behind Bulli Showground on the Princes Highway. You unce anno ud tocan also buy plants (Grevillea ‘Bulli Beauty’ and ary society, is pro tur day & Sa Grevillea d an 7th d ‘Bulli Princess’) and books on gardening, an y 6th native plants and birds. Like ‘Illawarra Grevillea Park’ on Facebook or visit www.grevilleapark.org.

term. Junior Guides (age 7-10) 4.30-6pm and Guides (age 10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Contact: Malynda Flarey (Brolga), malynda@exemail.com.au Probus Club Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh, helensburghprobus.org Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7.30pm. 0408 961 392.

View Club 26th Birthday luncheon, from 11am on May 16 at Tradies Helensburgh. See page 30.

CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama.

Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984.

• H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

• Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 0411 192 508.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

• Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

• Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 10am-12.30pm, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118.

• Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

• Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024.

• Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. 2508

COMIC GONG: SATURDAY, MAY 13

Attention, superheroes and villains. Wollongong City Libraries’ comic and pop culture festival is back for its fifth year. Expect colourful stalls, cosplay parade and competitions, activities (including light-sabre fun, a circus workshop and “safe archery”). Workshops will include an Introduction to Cartooning with Tinman Johnson, for ages 5-12. Comic Gong will take over Wollongong’s Town Hall, City Library, Arts Precinct and Gallery. New this year: the library’s first floor will turn into a gaming room with board games, role-playing games and virtual reality. 2508

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Audition time!

Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT) communications officer, Cameron Campbell, reports

This month, SPAT is planning to do something new, and has commissioned two local playwrights, Tom Peach and Bernadette Le Mesurier, to write works based on the theme “Not that far from Sydney.” The concept is to perform these pieces both in Kings Cross and Stanwell Park and to explore the connections and differences between these places that exist only 75 minutes apart by train, but can feel like different worlds.

Each of these two pieces will be approximately 45 minutes long, and will have separate casts and be directed by the playwrights.

We are planning to cast audition on Sunday, May 7 at 3pm and Wednesday, May 10 at 7pm in Stanwell Park at the CWA Hall. If interested please email Tom Peach for details on atpeach@gmail.com. n In October SPAT will be revisiting Shakespeare with a production of King Lear. This incredible play will be performed outdoors, and will bring a classic Australian feel to this story of land and family.

We are having an information meeting for anyone interested in finding out more ahead of the auditions. Attendance is encouraged for those who want to take part in the production. The meetings will take place on Sunday, May 7 at 1pm, and Sunday, May 14 at 6.30pm. n SPAT Film Society: Screening on May 27, SPAT’s next movie, Lion, is a tremendously moving experience. With Dev Patel the resilient soul of the film, this is the incredible true story of Saroo Brierley and his tenacious quest to find the family from whom he was separated 25 years earlier. n SPAT Singers annual dinner show, Bucolica, or Country Matters, will warm the winter nights of June. Bookings are essential as we always book out! $35 per head – BYO. Go to www.spat.org.au or call/text spat’s booking line on 0429 921 562 n SPAT Photography Club is for anyone who enjoys taking photographs. We meet on the first Saturday of the month and everyone of any age and level is very welcome. For our May excursion we’ll be visiting Wollongong Botanic Garden. We will meet outside the Stanwell Park CWA, 103 The Drive, Stanwell Park, at 1pm on Saturday, May 6.

For details or if you would like to join, you can email Deborah Edward, debpageturner1248@ gmail.com, or phone SPAT. For more details of these and other events, visit our website, www.spat.org.au 2508

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Local volunteer awarded!

Stanwell Tops resident Warwick Erwin has been awarded for his selfless volunteer work in the Illawarra region.

2508 reports.

2508 NEWS Warwick Erwin is a hardworking bloke. Keeping him the activist busy are his family, his business (Stanwell Tops Technical Services) and an ever-growing range of after-hours committments, including meetings, volunteer work and much more.

He’s a tireless community activist [see page at right from our September 2015 issue], well known for sparking, among other things, EPA investigations into illegal dumping, for consistently pushing for positive change in his community and for his “gentle encouragement” (his words not ours) of Wollongong City Council to ensure it never forgets the needs of Helensburgh and district residents.

Warwick’s also a die-hard volunteer and his efforts – and the work of other volunteers – were officially recognised during a recent special event in Wollongong City Gallery.

Warwick was presented with three awards during a recognition reception on March 16.

He received a limited edition BlueScope steel medallion for his contribution to Illawarra 200 celebrations last year and two certificates; one for his work in helping with the 2017 Australia Day Warwick Erwin reckons you should stand up for what’s right. 2508 reports.

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Are you satisfied with the way the problem Warwick’s photos, been addressed by has first-hand accounts the EPA his reporting of another and The EPA’s response and the council? pile near Sublime sparked a media Point been on top of council;was good, and they’ve hunt for the dumping The investigations council’s response culprits. been atrocious. which followed ultimately has found that Wollongo ng City Council been responsible itself had for the What drives a community Warwick had a chat illegal dumping.

I live in this communi activist? with 2508. work is in this communi ty, the majority of my What was in the dumped ty, therefore to I’m going fight for the communi piles?

It was construction ty, talk with the community, find out what’s going tar, concrete, bricks, waste … terracotta pipes, on. got We’ve lots of issues in this were all the same ag pipe … but the piles area that impact individuals. We’ve and they were covered got people that have on very thin, less than by a they’d like things said 50mm, covering better: the centre of mulch … I counted 10 [piles]. of Helensburgh, the shopping centre, they took the details When I rang the EPA … the parking’s a problem, … within an hour phone call from I had a a problem. Council’s pedestrian safety becomes the EPA, wanting more been asked a number information … and times to put a floodlight then an EPA officer of Wollongong rang from over the pedestria crossing outside me Thursday afternoon n of Coles and yet and investigators … we still haven’t got it; it’s were up to talk to a floodlight, it’s me on Friday morning. an hour job for an electrical crew at most.

Then the EPA found We’ve bonded asbestos got pot holes … piles] … and that’s where’s our pot patrol? We’ve got when it [the issue] [in the hole streets that haven’t went … big, over really and guttering. got curb the something had been top … but, in my mind, Does it takes residents, wrong in council this to happen, a does it take someone like myself to keep process of checking to allow ringing council and …

“You’ve stuffed up! saying Go and fix it.”

Someone had okayed the illegal dumping.

This report from How can someone the Independent become Bureau has found Audit If you love the lifestyle, a community activist? that in council, that policiesit is a systemic problem if you love living the area, stand up weren’t followed… when you see somethin in that’s not right. 2508 g

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n As this issue went to press, 2508 was receiving unconfirmed reports that Helensburgh business, Blackwells Bros Building and Landscape Supplies, had accepted an offer from Bingo Industries Ltd to buy the company. The offer is believed to be between $7 and $9 million and included the company’s Kembla Grange property and business and its Helensburgh business, but not the Helensburgh property, at 159 Walker Street, on which the business is located.

Blackwell Bros was approached for comment but had not responded prior to 2508’s print deadline.

Warwick Erwin with his three service awards.

celebrations and the other for his work during the 2016 New Year’s Eve celebrations.

“It’s nice to get acknowledged that you’re involved with something that helps other people, that does something for the community, that does something for Wollongong.”

Look out for Warwick's Neighbourhood Forum 1 report on page 13. One of his many community roles is as the forum's co-convenor. He also serves on the executive committe of the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce. 2508

n Competition concerns have forced South32 to back out of its planned $US200 million deal to buy Helensburgh’s coal mine from Peabody Energy and a 17 percent stake in Port Kembla Coal Terminal.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had raised concerns that the deal might lead to a lopsided market, favouring South32.

In a statement, South32 said it was “not prepared to make significant concessions in favour of Australian steelmakers that would likely be required to mitigate the competition concerns”.

No word, at time of publication, as to how the dumped deal would impact workers at the Helensburgh mine. 2508

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CWA NEEDS A LOGO By publicity officer Heather Smith.

Attention: Artists, Designers WIN A FREE FLIGHT!

Organisers of the Festival of Flight in Stanwell Park need a new logo to reflect this celebration of flight and fun.

The Festival, to be held on November 12, will feature skydivers, hanggliders, Biplane acrobatics, fly pasts of historic aircraft, kite flying as well as a market stalls, entertainment, delicious food and children’s activities.

Our new logo needs to pay tribute to the Father of Flight, Lawrence Hargrave, while infusing the design with a sense of playfulness.

The logo will be reproduced on flyers, posters

Core control Try Pilates, writes Allira Mercer, accredited exercise physiologist at Helensburgh Physiotherapy.

Pilates is a joint-friendly option for building and maintaining core stability to prevent or manage back pain and promote physical conditioning.

Developed over a lifetime by Joseph Pilates in the 1900s, the principles of Pilates require that exercises be controlled for quality of movement and that they flow into each other as we focus on posture and body positioning, breathing and deep core activation. This enhances mind-body awareness, which you can take home and translate into everyday activities.

Regular practice will facilitate a multitude of benefits, including improved posture, core stability and hence balance; improved co-ordination and performance in sporting or day-to-day activities, prevention or management of injuries, improved

and banners so please ensure the logo can be seen clearly in all sizes and formats. Artists will need to cede copyright to the CWA Stanwell Park branch.

The successful designer will win a free hang gliding flight, launching off Bald Hill, courtesy of Chris Boyce from Sydney Hang Gliding Centre.

Entries close on May 31 and entrants need to be 14 years or older.

Please send entries to CWA Publicity Officer Heather Smith at hlsmith36@hotmail.com 2508 flexibility and ease of movement and increased muscle leanness and tone. As a convert to Pilates myself, I can attest to such benefits.

The central emphasis of Pilates is the allimportant core control, which Joseph Pilates referred to as the “powerhouse”: all body movements originate from this central core or prism.

Joseph Pilates was ahead of his time from this perspective and recent research in exercise physiology and more specifically lower back pain and core stability have come to agree with many of his philosophies. Our Pilates classes are hence practised using a combination of Pilates methods as well as this knowledge of exercise physiology and modern research findings to deliver a safe and effective mode of exercise suitable for everyone from beginners to athletes to older clients.

Helensburgh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic runs Pilates classes during each school term.

Most private health funds offer a significant or full rebate.

We host evening classes at 7pm and encourage everyone to give it a go as most exercises are floor based and can be modified from beginners to more advanced levels. Places are limited so contact us to reserve yours. 2508

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Helensburgh’s Burgh healthy hub has added a celebrity trainer/former commando to its line-up of trainers.

Owners Benjamin Abeleven and wife Charlie Truscott have employed ex-Royal Marines commando Ross Barbour as Burgh manager.

Ross took time out of his busy day to answer our questions.

Tell our readers a little about yourself.

I served 22 years as a RM Commando, the highlight of my career being selected as the chief instructor at the Commando Physical Training School. I transferred to the Australian Army for three years in 2007 being promoted as Warrant Officer in charge of all the Sydney area physical training instructors and gymnasiums. I have been involved in the PT Industry for over 30 years.

What positive changes are being made to Burgh under your management?

After installing and educating Queenax at Burgh two years ago, I am excited to be able to drive forward functional training for our clients and our trainers.

The Burgh Healthy Hub is fortunate to be leading the way in functional fitness in this region, and I am proud to be able to help in this journey for long lasting health and wellness. 2508

Burgh’s co-owner Charlie Truscott and new manager Ross Barbour. Photo: Anthony Warry Photography

Powder coat crew does Nex level work

James Carlson’s Nex Gen Coating, at 155 Old Princes Highway, Helensburgh, has strong family ties to the 2508 district. James’s son Joshua is Nex Gen’s lead blaster and James’s father John runs his own business, Small Business Accountants, in Walker Street.

Nex Gen Coating specialises in sandblasting and powdercoating. James has extensive experience in the industry and started Nex Gen Coating in 2014.

Brendan Larkin is Nex Gen’s manager.

James said that “thousands of different kinds of parts and products are now powder-coated”, including metal furniture, electrical cabinets, light truck bodies, and more.

“Powder coating is a completely dry finishing process used on a wide range of materials and products.” Call 4294 3210 or 0452 639 436. 2508

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New album

Helensburgh’s Darren Coggan has released a new studio album, The Wide Horizon. 2508 reports.

He’s renowned and respected for his past albums and for his hugely successful musical tribute Peace Train, The Cat Stevens Story, and last year he celebrated his 20th year in the industry by touring his own show, “The Bidgee To The Big Smoke”.

When he was a young lad “music became the focus of everything that I wanted to do” Darren told 2508 when he was the subject of our September 2016 cover feature.

“Darren Coggan is a masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs. The Wide Horizon encapsulates Darren at his very best with songs that will truly engage your spirit,” according to a publicity statement for album. “The optimistic title track sets the scene for a spirited ride through a landscape that is uniquely Australian and unmistakeably, Darren Coggan. The Wide Horizon speaks of escaping the day-to-day grind and searching for new beginnings, embracing the empowering

energy of the here and now to dull down the harsh reality that one day, we will look up from our phones and life will have passed us by.

“There are songs of tenderness for his bride with Seventeen, a gentle prayer for his children on A Beautiful Ride, and songs of pride for his homeland and the hardships often faced by rural communities in Hughie.” 2508

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Put May 22 in your diary, writes Katherine Burchmore.

Are you afraid to speak in front of a large group of people? Are you nervous about promoting your business, giving a presentation about your work/ area of study – even just giving a toast or speech at a wedding or special birthday party?

Many people freeze when facing this but it is easy to learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking. Joining a Toastmasters International Club can help you build your confidence to speak in front of 10 or 50 people at any event or in any situation – even to people you may not know.

Toastmasters International is a worldwide organisation that has more than 10,000 members in 300 clubs in NSW. The cost to join is minimal as it is a not-for-profit organisation.

Your local Helensburgh & District Toastmasters Club has meetings ever second and fourth Monday of the month at Helensburgh Tradies Club from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Anyone can come along.

I was advised to join Toastmasters when I finished high school but unfortunately never joined for many years. During those years I was shy and embarrassed to speak to people who I did not know, I slid under the desk at work meetings and

was very nervous at job interviews.

After 10 years in Toastmasters I now have no problems addressing an audience of 100 and have organised and given seminars to over 50 people on the benefits of developing public speaking skills. I have been asked to perform the funeral services for friends and mentored many people to improve their public speaking confidence.

At every Toastmasters meeting you will find friendly and supportive people. We can help with speech structure, what to do with your hands, how to stand, when to use facial expressions, changing the pitch and loudness of your voice, using eye contact and delivering a strong message with a catchy opening and a powerful ending.

We are holding a free demonstration meeting on Monday, May 22 at 7.30pm at Tradies Helensburgh.

Come along, see what we do and learn how we can help you develop your talents. n For more information, contact Vickie (vchristie3@gmail.com, 0408 961 392) or Lynda (Lynda@babisterlegal.com.au, 0418 604 098).

Or visit the website at helensburghanddistrict. toastmastersclubs.org. 2508

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virgin land, an island (of land), near a forest (Royal National Park), near a source of a waterfall, near a sea. The site met all five, and was consecrated in Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

1985. Over 20,000 people visited this past Easter This month is Helensburgh View Club’s 26th weekend, Good Friday being their New Year. In Birthday, and we are looking forward to welcoming Nat’s words, it is now recognised as an icon, and he visitors from other clubs including Thirroul and said “Our faith is Hindu, our religion is cricket!” our sister Club, Nowra.

Tickets are now available to see Kinky Boots at At the March lunch meeting Postie Fashions put the Capitol, 2pm, 12 August, pay by 16 May; My on an excellent display of clothing, which was Fair Lady at the Capitol, 2pm, 16 September, pay by modelled by some of our members. In April we 20 June; and Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at welcomed Julie on her first visit, and Nat Iyer the Lyric, 2pm, 28 October, pay by 15 August. (an instrument engineer) explained the culture of Please phone Chris on 4294 1103 or 0419 282 264 the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh. He for good seats! told us how this Hindu Temple was started 39 years The next lunch meeting is Tuesday 16 May, our ago, and is now a place of worship, known 26th Birthday, at Tradies Helensburgh, 11am for internationally. It was designed by a special temple 11:15 start. The entertainment will be popular duo architect, whose ancestry dates back over 1,000 SWAY. Please wear your favourite scarf. There will years, with knowledge passed down from father to be raffles and door prizes. Call Fran on 4294 1885 son. Five important criteria to select the site were: for new bookings or cancellations by 8 May. 2508

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CHAMBER CHATTER Want to meet fellow local business people? Join Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce at its next networking night at Headlands Hotel in Austinmer on Tuesday, May 2, from 6.30pm. The cost is $25 per attendee and tickets must be bought prior to the event, either on Eventbrite or via a direct deposit. Visit nicc.org.au 2508

Eight of the 46 Probus members who enjoyed a recent bus trip exploring the South Coast.

Club report PROBUS welcomes visitors Publicity Officer Jean Doherty reports.

Today's senior citizens are among those fortunate to live many years more than their predecessors.

This creates a whole new group of people in the community – with time on their hands?

Well, not really. Our new seniors are becoming voluntary workers, grandchild minders, grey nomads etc. And with activities such as those promoted through Seniors Week and the introduction of the Opal card, why not? No more retreating to the rocking chair!

Another time occupier for today's active retirees is Helensburgh and District Probus Club which is sponsored by Rotary. Rotary started the Probus Club movement as a community project for older people (when they had time on their hands, no doubt!). Clubs are self managed by members.

A reasonable balance in numbers of men and women is maintained. There is a change of male to female president and vice versa each year. The 2017 committee was elected in March and already we’ve enjoyed golf, bowls, Australia Day on the Harbour, a week in Merimbula, and a visit to ANSTO. To come are walks, a luncheon at Belmore Basin, Christmas in July, Anita's Theatre, the President's picnic and River Cruise to St. Petersburgh.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in activities and assist in the club's smooth running. I don't know what the secret ingredient is but we have a bunch of beaut members! n Helensburgh and District Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh. Visitors are welcome. First, please contact Alan Love on (02) 9526 7086. 2508

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Thirsty Merc delights the crowd.

All photos supplied.

Bombie gig!

A benefit gig to raise money for Coalcliff SLSC’s Bombie Bar was a massive success. Jenelle McWilliam reports.

The gig at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul on March 30 raised money to help save the club’s popular open-air live music venue.

The night was a huge boost to the coffers of Coalcliff SLSC, which had taken a hit following the unexpected closure of their in-house music fundraiser known as The Bombie Bar. A big thank you to all of the musicians who played on the night, many of whom flew interstate to perform at the gig for free, including Rai Thistlethwayte, lead singer of the headline act Thirsty Merc, and others.

A big thanks also to Matt and Lochy Buggy, Declan Kelly and the Rising Sun, Garfish, The Bombie All Stars and Coalcliff SLSC’s Peter Jordan, as well as Nick Garbett, Declan Kelly and Matt Smith, who organised the three headline acts.

Thank you also to Nick of Anita’s Theatre for his assistance on the night, and the Bondi Rescue lifeguards who donated raffle prizes.

The Anita’s Theatre fundraising night has re-energised the club to find a way to one day bring these wonderful events back to their rightful home.

However, club officials would also like to remind our friends and supporters to help us conduct these negotiations in the right spirit, and ensure we preserve our beloved Bombie Bar and Coacliff ’s wonderfully tight-knit community that we all know and love, and the extended Illawarra community who have taken such delight in the Bombie Bar. Meanwhile, the club is continuing to explore exciting alternate fundraising events to ensure we remain able to buy critical lifesaving equipment and keep our beach safe for swimmers in the summers ahead.

Watch this space! 2508

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Work on Coalcliff rock pool will start this month. Photo: Anthony Warry Photography

Coalcliff pool works approved Wollongong City Council will upgrade Coalcliff rock pool over the winter. 2508 reports.

Wollongong City Council accepted a tender in April for improvement works on the popular site.

While work is underway there will be no public access to the pool. Dates for the work, and closures, are expected to be confirmed in May. Coalcliff rock pool requires repairs to address natural erosion, structural issues and public amenity. The project will be supported with funds from the Stanwell Park Rock Pool Reserve.

Leeder Park, including the children’s playground and public toilet, will be accessible during the project.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery OAM said: “Working on rock pools is always challenging, as we need to work around whatever conditions the ocean and weather throw at us.

“We’ll start work in May, and hopefully have the pool open again for swimmers by summer.”

According to a council statement, the tender includes repair of the eastern seawall, new capping to concrete surfaces, and repair of the pool floor.

The footpath and stairs will be upgraded, and a new concrete path installed over the rock platform to connect the existing path and stairs to the pool.

A shade structure will be installed above the raised

shower area, and drainage of the platform will be improved.

Council also plans to continue repairs on the sea wall near Coalcliff Surf Club during the winter.

Karl Weber, publicity officer for the Stanwell Park Sea Eels, a winter swimming club which often uses the Coalcliff pool, said: “The Sea Eels are happy to work around the upcoming council work at Coalcliff pool.

“We are stoked that the pool will be receiving a significant portion of the famous ‘ocean pool’ money. This is what the original fundraising was supporting and we thank all of the hard work that a number of locals have committed to over the years in order to prevent the funds disappearing into the local council coffers.

“The pool is a well-loved feature of the local area and the proposed works will only enhance the experiences of the community.

“As a club we will probably be following a week-by-week schedule where we will look for alternative swimming opportunities e.g. ocean swims or local ocean pool visits. It will be an interesting season and we look forward to seeing how things turn out. Bring it on.” 2508

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1st, 2nd and 3rd: (from left) Matthew Logan, Tianna Massey and Nathan Bourne.

Matt wins Iron title – again!

Coalcliff SLSC star Matthew Logan has won the club’s 2017 Black Ironperson title for the second time in a row.

Jenelle McWilliam reports.

The final event of the club’s Triple Crown competition, the Coalcliff SLSC Black Ironperson, was held on Sunday, March 26. A decent swell, the ever-present Coalcliff Beach shore dump, off-shore winds and unforgiving currents made for very trying conditions.

Each season Coalcliff SLSC holds four events that go into making up the Coalcliff SLSC “Triple Crown”. It is called the Triple Crown because to be eligible for a place on the leaderboard entrants need to complete at least three of these four events: Coalcliff SLSC Bridge to Boatshed Run, Coalcliff SLSC Beach to Bombi Swim, Coalcliff SLSC Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle and Coalcliff SLSC Black Ironperson.

Once again Matthew Logan was the one to beat and once again no one did. Absolutely enormous effort by Matthew.

New SRC recruit Tianna Massey proved why she has been one the club’s highest point-scorers in nippers, coming in second. Well done, Tianna.

Nathan Bourne came in a very respectable third, followed by Dean Hall, Andrew Massey, Craig Hall, Aidan Frederiksen and club favourite Nicole Hall (aka True Grit!). Amazing effort Nicole, and not a single wardrobe malfunction!

The Coalcliff SLSC Triple Crown Leaderboard is under wraps until our awards presentation night in June or July, but a massive congratulations to everyone who took the challenge and very special thanks to all the helpers including water safety, IRB and jetski operators, coordinators, family and friends (cheering squad) and let’s not forget the photographers, both in and out of the water.

Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club. 2508

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Saya and Kai. Photo: Supplied

School days!

Local elite BMX competitor Saya Sakakibara is striving to strike the right balance between school work and BMX training. Saya reports.

2017 has already been a busy year. Travelling around the country for the Probikx National Series and racing locally at the NSW State Series has been great fun. My brother Kai and I have recorded some good results. What is different this year is the fact I’m in my final year of high school and doing my HSC, which is why Kai has written most of the 2508 District News articles so far this year.

Since I started high school, I’ve been juggling my schoolwork, training and social life, but with the large increase in study this year, I now have to be more creative and careful with how I use my time.

Time-management is key for success. There are exams, assignments and projects to juggle between subjects and these can pile up to the point of no escape. Fortunately, I’ve had plenty of time-

management practice, over the past five years of high school, so I’m hoping I have enough experience to help me through this year.

Term 1 has been and gone, another two more terms to go. It is definitely scary to see all of my school years coming to a close but I’m also looking forward to when school is over.

When my HSC is completed, I will have more time and energy to focus on training, racing and everything in between – and to also strive towards pursuing my dream career in BMX and working towards my goal of representing Australia alongside Kai at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Keep up to date with Saya and Kai: “Saya Sakakibara” and “Kai Sakakibara”. 2508

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Tradies social golf Porridge, pizza prizes and drives, swear words and a new sponsor. John Towns reports.

Sometimes the weather is like Goldilocks’ porridge: not too hot, not too cold, but just right, unlike the last few months. Golf is great in the autumn, and 22 players enjoyed the early start.

Jammu obviously enjoyed it, winning his match play and the Gallardo’s Pizza prize with 37 Stapleford points, ahead of Terry and Mick on a count-back, both heading for the Helensbugh Butchers to collect their vouchers. The Steve McRae Golf super pin prize is proving a challenge, with the dozen golf balls jack-potting each month.

Paul won the Helensburgh Driving Range prize. In match play, Mick won five and four from Ken; Jammu five and four from Laurie; Rod six and five from Dave; and Keith three and two from Brian.

The stats were interesting: more than half of the players were between 30 and 37 Stableford points, a tribute to our handicapper, Mick.

The May 20 game at 7am is a big day with match play, the first round of the championships and a stroke game. Arrive early to give Mick time to prepare the various cards.

For more details and a full list of the day’s results, Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club. Our contact details are on that page. 2508

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Sunday social golf club Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little reports on another round of golf not played.

Wet wet wet – and since we don’t have webbed feet or play in gumboots it was a no-go for the second month in a row. Hoping that next month – all fingers and toes crossed – we might get a game in.

Stay tuned. 2508

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Tigers skipper Steve McCallum (with the busted thumb) and Tigers president Col Doran.

Tigers legends win awards!

Helensburgh Tigers kick off the 2017 season with service awards and a not-so-ideal result in the round one clash.

Helensburgh Tigers may not have recorded the round one first grade result they were after – going down 22-8 to arch-rivals Thirroul on April 22 – but club members still have plenty to feel proud about.

On April 10, club president Col Doran, first grade skipper Steve McCallum and star player (now retired) Grant Smith were each presented with an Illawarra Rugby League Service award in recognition of their valuable contribution to their clubs and the game.

The Tigers’ next home games are May 6 (vs Wests) and June 10 (vs Berkeley).

Tiger Scott Allen runs in a try during the round one clash against Thirroul. Photos: 2508

n A word from Tigers president Col Doran: Big thank you to our new major sponsor Helensburgh Hotel (formerly the Centennial), joining Peabody Energy (Metropolitan Coalmine).

Platinum sponsors: Helensburgh Premium Liquor, Tradies Helensburgh, Tri-Clark Bros, Menai Civil, Sydney and Southern Tree Services, Westside Petroleum, Blackwell Bros, JRT Bricklaying, and E1 Lighting Pty Ltd. Silver sponsors: Helensburgh Tyres, Christian’s Premium Meats, BCC Fitness, Helensburgh Physio, Helensburgh Mineworkers, and Chase’N Hire.

Bronze sponsors: Luke Jones Electrical, Transition Auto, Evans family, Ron Kissell of Ray White Helensburgh, Jumping Fun Castle Hire, Southern Rigging, and K&S Industrial.

Helensburgh Tigers would not survive without the generosity of our sponsors. 2508

Coalcliff gets new jetski Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club has a new jetski thanks to Member for Heathcote Lee Evans.

Member for Heathcote Lee Evans and Coalcliff SLSC president Leo Stevens. Photo: Supplied

Mr Evans presented Surf Life Saving Illawarra with a $19,500 cheque, made possible through the 2016 Community Building Partnership grant program.

For 18 months Coalcliff has been forced to borrow a jetski from Surf Life Saving NSW. The Illawarra Support Ski at Coalcliff is used for rescues, as well as water safety at surf carnivals. 2508

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