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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS CATH HILL

was born in Bulli – a fact she readily shares with any locals – and has now returned to the beautiful Illawarra with her husband and two children.

She currently works for the Communications and Media Law Association and previously worked as the Editor’s Assistant at Good Weekend magazine and The Bulletin. In this issue, Cath chats to Eric Dunan, of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, about his upcoming gig, Exploring Jazz with Eric and the Con, at Helensburgh Library on March 20. See page 14.

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is a bush regenerator and horticulturist, and she is passionate about enjoying and protecting of our local bushland.

She moved to Helensburgh in 1973. In 1993, Merilyn, along with her husband Allan, started the Helensburgh & District Landcare Group, as they were concerned with the increasing presence of environmental weeds in our neighbouring bushland. Merilyn believes everyone has a responsibility to become aware of exactly what they have growing in their gardens, and to remove any problem plants. See p16.

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06 Have a say On exercise station plans for Helensburgh 08 Opal outrage School mums frustrated with fare rules 10 Cover feature Helensburgh Netball Club needs your help 14 Jazz in the library Free live music on March 20 16 Gardens Be weed wise and help your yard flourish 18 WAVES Widows and Veterans Entitlement Service 20 Dr Rip Watch out for stingers 22 Launch pad UOW’s iAccelerator for businesses

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CAPERS CONTINUED: A SUCCESSFUL TECHNIQUE TO MANAGE THOSE COCKIES. I thought I would share with you a technique that was shown to me recently which seems to be working for us and for some of our neighbours.

If you would like to stop cockies from opening your bin lid, just place a stick inside the back handles of the bin in one corner and angle the stick it in towards the bin. The stick needs to be about 8 or 9 inches above the bin. If cockies try to lift up the lid it should keep falling back down if the stick is in place properly.

When your bin is emptied the stick should just fall through onto the road. If you wonder what the garbage collector will think about it, well, he was the one that showed me how the stick works. He was telling me that he was sick of people in Stanwell Park making their own cocky locks which don’t work but can cause grief to the garbage collector.

It may not work for everyone but it is worth a try. Good luck.

– P. Cox, Stanwell Park HELP NEEDED RESEARCHING 1919 FLU EPIDEMIC I am researching the history of the 1919 influenza epidemic in Helensburgh.

TREKKER NEEDS A HOME!

Meet Trekker a 12-month-old Kelpie cross. When he first came into care he had no idea about manners and behaviour, but has since proved to be a smart fellow and a quick learner. He would love a home where he gets plenty of exercise and is involved in family activities. Life would not be dull with Trekker in your life! Want to adopt or foster?

Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508

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Your help would be of great benefit to me and the Helensburgh historical society.

Did you have family members who were voluntary nurses in this epidemic ? The South Coast Times in July 1919 lists the names of some of the voluntary nurses who worked day and night to care for those unable to care for themselves.

Did you lose family members from this epidemic? Do you have oral history which you can relate to me about the epidemic? Do you have letters describing events of the epidemic and the affects on your family, friends or work at the mine or elsewhere.

Please email me on drlejones@gmail.com or write to PO Box 417, Helensburgh, 2508. Any material sent to me will be carefully handled and returned after inspection.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES THANK YOU The Scipione and Martin families would like to thank our wonderful friends and community for the overwhelming support, love and care we received at the time and following the loss of Reuben and Lachlan. We feel proud and privileged to be part of this caring community who have helped us share the burden of our loss.

We are especially grateful for the compassionate neighbours and skilled emergency and medical staff who attended the accident and fought for our boys. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there for Lachlan and Reuben. We are thankful that we live in this area and a country, which has men and women who work tirelessly in the Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, SES and Hospitals.

We thank the Stanwell Tops Conference Centre, Helensburgh Soccer Club, Tradies Helensburgh and Wombarra Bowling Club for their generous contribution in assisting us to celebrate the life of Reuben and Lachlan.

We THANK YOU All. We will never forget.

IN MEMORIAL GADD:Alexander (Alec): 25.11.1935 to 22.2.1988 Thirty years have passed. Still missing you as though it was yesterday.

Your loving family.

Judy, Jane, Cathy, Neale, Kylie, Ken, Debbie, Garth, Tony and Jennie.

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SAVE DATE FOR HOLY CROSS FETE The year’s event on March 17 includes a new dunk tank! Publicity coordinator Adele Traynor reports.

If you’d like nothing more than to dunk a school principal in a tank filled with water, or be in the running for a night’s accommodation at Novotel Wollongong, or have the kids entertained all Saturday morning, then you need to be at the Holy Cross School Fete on Saturday, March 17!

This year’s fete sees the introduction of the dunk tank, where kids can dunk their favourite (or not-so-favourite) teacher.

All the traditional attractions will also be there, including rides, showbags, face painting and craft for the kids, as well as the chocolate wheel and raffle, with amazing prizes such as a mountain bike, a Dyson, or a family pass to the Easter Show, to name a few. Don’t worry if you haven’t bought tickets beforehand, as they’ll be available at the gate on the day.

If you want to pick up a bargain on the day, we will again have the white elephant, book, plant and cake stalls.

When it’s time to take a break, we promise to serve up a full day of entertainment, while you enjoy a delicious barbecue, Devonshire tea or gelato. Gates will be open from 9am until 2pm.

The fete is a chance for our school and the wider community to come together to celebrate the start of the school year, with the funds raised going towards supporting the educational and learning requirements of our Kindy to Year 6 students. 2508

HAVE YOUR SAY: COMMENT ON PROPOSED EXERCISE STATION 2 Wollongong City Council | Draft Swimming Pool Barrier Policy

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Following community feedback, Wollongong City Council plans to install an Exercise Station in Charles Harper Park, Helensburgh.

The installation includes the relocation of the Helensburgh Public Pool fencing. Council intends to move the outer western side pool fencing inward, to better utilise excess and unused space within the pool area. This will increase the area of Charles Harper

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Park, to create an opportunity for an Exercise Station to be installed. Further information and plans are available for viewing at Wollongong, Thirroul and Helensburgh Libraries. Feedback must be received by 5pm, 17 March. Contact the Community Engagement Team on (02) 4227 7111 or engagement@ wollongong.nsw.gov.au 2508

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PARENTS FIND FLAWS IN OPAL PASS Catching a bus to school in Helensburgh becomes a bit more complicated once you’re in Year 3, 2508 reports.

One morning in February, eight-year-old Asher Stone boarded the bus to Helensburgh Public School as usual. But his Opal card was rejected – something which came as a surprise to Asher and his mother, Penelope Stone.

“We didn’t receive anything to alert us that his pass had expired,” Penelope said. “It just didn’t work when he hopped on the bus. The bus driver let him on but told him he’d have to have an Opal pass for the next day.”

The reason? Asher had entered Year 3, lived less than 2.3km away from school, so was no longer eligible for free bus trips to school.

Last month dozens of parents took to local social media pages to vent frustration and anger at the School Opal system, its inconsistencies, rejections and the extensive red tape involved in appeals.

One example that 2508 has seen involved almost 800 words and nine photos.

Naomi Burley, head of Helensburgh Public School’s P&C, said a similar response occurred last year in term 2, when Opal card rules were enforced. Some children without a valid pass were turned away after school, she said. “That caused the biggest fuss. The school will look after them, but if

you’re in year 3, it is a frightening thing when a grown-up says you can’t get on that bus.”

All children in Kindergarten to Year 2 are eligible for a free School Opal card, according to the Transport for NSW. “It’s year 3 when you start to run into trouble,” Naomi said. “All the parents, part of their difficulty with acclimatising to it is there’s very poor communication from the Department of Transport and then, all of a sudden, in year 3 you can’t get a bus pass any more.

“Last year we had a number of parents come to us (the P&C). There were a lot of complaints to the school, parents thinking it was a school process.

It’s not done through the school, it’s completely a Department of Transport thing.”

In years 3 to 6, children are only eligible for the School Opal if they live further from school than a 1.6km straight line distance or 2.3km walking.

However, many Helensburgh parents are concerned about their children’s safety in a town that infamously lacks footpaths and safe crossings, particularly near the coal truck exit point at the Metropolitan Mine on Parkes Street.

“We live in Old Station Road, which means a Apply online at www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/ opal-for-school-students/

THE OPAL RULES The School Opal card gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the Opal network. To apply for a School Opal card, you need to live a minimum distance from your school to be eligible: YEARS K-2 (INFANTS) No minimum distance.

YEARS 3-6 (PRIMARY) 1.6km straight line distance or 2.3km walking or further.

YEARS 7-12 (SECONDARY) 2km straight line distance or 2.9km walking or further.

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THE BACKGROUND A Transport for NSW spokesperson provided 2508 with the following information: “The current eligibility guidelines regarding walking distances for Primary and Secondary school students have been in place since 1996, after a series of reforms recommended by a Parliamentary Committee.

“Transport for NSW recognises that some journeys involve special circumstances such as diversions to safe highway crossings. No two children’s walk to school is the same and there are mechanisms in place to ensure our policies are flexible enough to cover exceptional circumstances.

“Any parents who believe that an eligibility decision should be reviewed for any reason, or who believe there are exceptional circumstances which should be taken into account, can have the issue heard by an independent appeals panel which includes parent groups. Transport for NSW does take local road and traffic conditions into account during these reviews.” 2508

choice of walking along the Crescent with no footpaths or walking along Parkes Street and crossing at the top of Old Station Rd which is dicey as hell!” Penelope told 2508. “Cars reach the crest of the hill with no visibility and have less than 10m to stop if there is something crossing – we hate doing it even in a car.”

Penelope is a working mum of three and unable to walk her eight-year-old to school each morning.

Transport for NSW’s Centre of Road Safety recommends on its website: “Always hold your child’s hand up until the age of eight. Young children need your help to spot danger like vehicles coming out of driveways. They can also be easily distracted and wander into traffic.”

Penelope said: “At the age of 8 I don’t think children should be walking anywhere by themselves. It’s nonsensical that they have a pass in year 2 then are expected to magically have matured enough to venture into the world themselves.

“Best-case scenario would be crossings and footpaths installed [by Council] ... but, as that is not a likely occurrence, safe travel for primary aged children would be a good move!”

Naomi said: “I think the other thing that annoyed parents was that it [the awarding of School Opals] was incredibly inconsistent.” She

cited a Postmans Track resident receiving a free pass, but not a child from the ‘new estate’ around Old Quarry Circuit.

Last year, Naomi contacted the office of Lee Evans, MP for Heathcote, on behalf of the P&C, asking for help with six families whose School Opal applications had been turned down. “Lee Evans was really helpful,” she said. “All those parents that we sent through, they got their bus pass.”

The application and appeals process can take some time, Naomi said. “So if you haven’t done it [applied], do it and get in as soon as you can.

“It’s a little bit of a learning curve for parents – that you should apply for it, and you should keep digging and appealing you’ll eventually get there.” n Naomi Burley is also part of the group continuing to campaign for a school bus from Heathcote High School to Helensburgh.

“We have put in the request a number of times, because to get from the school down to the train station in time for the return train is very tight and it’s very frequent that they miss it. So either they wait for a normal commuter train to come through, or hang around Heathcote for longer, or parents have got to go and pick them up.”

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NETBALL STARS Photos: Anthony Warry Photography

Helensburgh Netball Club has a proud history of nurturing sporting talent and helping girls to develop a real sense of team and community spirit.

But now the club needs your help. 2508 reports

When 2508 arrives at the netball courts in Helensburgh for a cover-shoot with members of the Helensburgh Netball Club, it’s noon on a stifling hot summer day but the gathered mums and girls are cheery and welcoming – which is, as we discover, an accurate description of the club’s overall approach.

Life member Kristy Poole says the club, formed in 1984, has 12 teams competing in winter season netball this year. Age groups range from Under 8s to seniors (16 years and older). Winter netball starts on April 7 and the club still needs U8, U11, cadet (15-17 year olds) and senior (16 years and above) players.

The closing date for registrations is March 4.

Net Set Go skills-only sessions – for five to 10-year-olds – will begin in term 2 at the local courts on Saturdays.

The club has been helping the district’s girls through a strong tradition of fun and competitiveness for more than 30 years, but now it needs your help: it needs residents and businesses to support it, with fundraising or sponsorships.

“The club is hoping to seek out support and will continue to fund-raise in the hope of improving our facilities in the near future,” Kristy says.

One of the club’s many great success stories, long-time member and now Illawarra State Age Representative player, Ayla Clark, kindly took time

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out of her busy school-and-training schedule to answer 2508’s questions.

Tell our readers about yourself.

I live in Helensburgh with my parents and my older brother. I’m 12 years old and I’m in Year 7 at Heathcote High School. Most of my week is homework and training, however, I always find time to hang out with my friends.

How old were you when you started playing netball?

I started playing for Helensburgh Netball Club in the U8s at the age of six and a half.

I’ve had lots of great coaches (mostly volunteer mums) and have made so many great friends during this time.

What position do you play?

My main positions for the representative team are Goal Defence and Goal Keeper. Last year for Helensburgh I played those positions and also Goal Attack and Goal Shooter.

What other sports do you play?

I play OzTag once a week. We have just made the finals so hopefully we end up winning the grand final in a few weeks. Up until this year I was doing squad swimming. I have decided to stop swimming this year to help adjust to high school and netball.

From left to right: U12 Diamonds Mackenzie Moon, U10 Dolphins Chloe McNaughton, U12 Diamonds Tahli Cooper, Ayla Clark, U10 Dolphins Charlotte Hannegraff, (behind Charlotte) U12 Diamonds Freya Doyle and U10 Dolphins Vera Gregson.

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Why do you enjoy netball so much?

I love the game for many reasons. The main reason would be being part of a team as I’m quite social and enjoy meeting new people. I love the energy and speed of the game and that I never stop learning more.

What’s your training schedule like?

My training schedule at the moment is one-hour strength and conditioning training, one-hour club netball training and a three-hour training session with the representative team.

Most of my training is out of town in Wollongong and Berkeley. It is about a 30-minute drive to get to training so doesn’t take too long. I sometimes do homework whilst mum is driving.

Tell us how you became an Illawarra State Age Representative player.

Last year during a game an Illawarra member approached the coach and suggested that I trial for the reps. I went to the trials in October last year and was selected to be part of the Illawarra State Age Representative squad. The squad of 24 girls all trained together to get ready for the selections this year in late January. At selections, 10 girls are chosen for the Illawarra State Age Representative Team and the remainder are selected for the Development Team.

We’ve heard you recently broke your collarbone.

Two weeks into squad training I was down the South Coast at my friend’s birthday party. We were playing footy when I fell and broke my collarbone.

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my arm in a sling during that time.

I still attended all the training sessions to watch and learn. I was given the clearance to play netball again by the specialist on 1st January. My Illawarra Rep coach Elizabeth and her team really helped with getting my fitness back in that short time and build on my skills.

What are your competition highlights so far?

My competition highlights so far have been winning the grand final last year with my Helensburgh Netball Team. We won against a team that had been undefeated all year so that was very exciting!

The Illawarra Rep team highlights have only just started as our first carnival of many begins in March. We will all play club netball on Saturdays and around one to two carnivals per month on Sundays. All of these games are in preparation for the main event: the State Age Netball Competition, which is a three-day Carnival held 7-9th July.

What are your competition goals for this year?

Win the State Age Netball Competition in July and club netball grand final in September.

What’s your ultimate goal: play for Australia?

My ultimate goal is to play for the Australian Diamonds! n Winter netball season starts on April 7.

Closing date for registrations is March 4. All games are played at Fairy Meadow or Berkeley netball courts at a set time. For more details, contact Kylie Skiller on 0401 967 015. 2508

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JAZZ IN THE LIBRARY

Eric Dunan, jazz director at Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, and fellow musicians will be performing live at Helensburgh Library on the evening of Tuesday, March 20. Cath Hill asked Eric about the Illawarra’s “small but mighty” jazz scene.

Congratulations on receiving Wollongong Council’s Arts and Cultural award on Australia Day for your ongoing commitment and contribution to bringing jazz music to the Illawarra. What are main ways you have done this?

I’ve got my hands in a lot of different aspects of the music industry. I spent my mornings teaching little kids how to play music, my afternoons teaching high school age musicians how to play jazz, and many evenings and weekends I’m either presenting jazz concerts or playing jazz concerts. I feel strongly that it’s all interlocking. I spend a lot of energy getting the young musicians to hear the professional musicians who we present at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

We’ve developed a strong reputation for having enthusiastic audiences thanks in part to the students who attend, so amongst the professional jazz community Wollongong is seen as a great place to perform and the artists are always keen to talk with the students and share their experiences.

We present 15 to 20 professional jazz performances every year.

How did you come to love and play jazz?

My dad used to take me the jazz concerts when I was really young, like only a few years old. He wasn’t a musician, but he was always playing jazz records or going to jazz concerts and I just loved the sounds right from the beginning.

For some reason my dad had an old trumpet in the closet. When I picked it up I knew exactly what it should sound like and couldn’t wait to develop the technique to play it so I could get that amazing sound I’d been hearing on records.

It’s so amazing when you seek a sound and then you get handed the tool to make that sound.

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What has been your most amazing jazz experience?

That’s constantly changing. My favourite experiences are when I’m playing music. And since I’m always trying to get better, it’s often the last gig I played. All of my jazz experiences are pretty amazing ... but I strive for each one to be more amazing than the previous.

Describe the jazz scene in the Illawarra. And what is the best way for fellow jazz cats to get involved?

The jazz scene is small but mighty. The people who support it do so whole-heartedly. There’s certainly a lot of great musicians around, the quality of music that is presented is world class. We just need to continue to support live music.

The Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Series, the Illawarra Jazz Club, the Kiama Jazz Festival, the Master Builders Club, and The Chamber are all presenting great jazz. A simple internet search to any of these places will lead you to the music.

We are looking forward to your “Exploring Jazz with Eric and the Con” event at Helensburgh library. What can we expect?

The key elements of jazz are groove (sometimes we say swing), syncopation, and improvisation.

I’ll bring some musicians with me and we’ll demonstrate those elements, show how they all fit in together to make great jazz. n Attend “Exploring Jazz with Eric and the Con” on Tuesday, March 20, 5-6pm at Helensburgh Library. Book your free ticket at Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com.au and search Helensburgh Library) or just come along on the night. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Helensburgh Library on 4294 2185. 2508

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Each month local horticulturalist Merilyn House, of Helensburgh Landcare, picks an environmental weed to target, and suggests replacements for your garden.

WEED ME OUT: Ginger lily (Hedychium gardnerianum) Ginger lily (pictured above) is native to the Himalayas. It is now naturalised in bushland areas on the east coast. Ginger lily is also very poisonous to grazing animals, and can be fatal if enough of the plant is ingested.

Ginger lily grows to 2m tall, with long, strap-like leaves and large spikes of perfumed flowers. This plant forms clumps with deep matted roots. It is found in moist places. Flowers are bright yellow, fragrant and appear in summer to autumn. It grows most abundantly in open, light-filled habitats, but can grow into deep shade. It forms vast, dense, colonies that smother and displace native groundcover vegetation.

Dispersal: Clumps spread rapidly from underground rhizomes. The seeds are readily dispersed by birds and other animals that are attracted to their bright colours.

Removal: Plants can be dug up or pulled out depending on size, but the entire plant, including pieces of rhizomes need to be removed to avoid regrowth. Seeds and rhizomes should be place in

the red bin. Leaves and stems can be put in the green bin.

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related to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Yoga is a comprehensive system that provides us tools to deal with life’s challenges and continues to amaze and inspire us. Developing strength, flexibility and balance are just the beginning, with improved digestion, sleep and reduced stress levels commonly experienced.

Andrea teaches an action-based process of extension that uses the support of props to gain deeper access into the postures. Aleks teaches in Acharya’s style where breathing, physical postures and relaxation combine to form a mindful and balanced practice. Both teachers welcome beginners and regular practitioners. Jonathan’s classes will cater for regular practitioners aiming to deepen their practice.

The studio is open six days a week. Please contact us if you’re interested in running classes and/or a health or mindfulness related workshop.

Call 0434 238 639, Facebook: “hhouseofyoga”. 2508

NEW YOGA STUDIO IN HELENSBURGH Yoga teacher Aleks Kinred reports.

Local yoga teachers Aleks Kinred and Andrea O’Brien have launched Helensburgh House of Yoga at a new space on Robertson Street. The studio provides locals with a relaxing and ambient space for yoga practice, meditation and workshops

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GROW ME INSTEAD Gymea lily, Doryanthes excelsa.

This local native plant thrives in poor sandy soils and full sun or partial shade. The red trumpet-like flowers are borne in a terminal head 300 mm in diameter on a leafy flowering stem 2–4 m high.

Swamp lily, Crinum pedunculatum.

This Australian native plant has rosettes of broad leaves and clusters of white, highly fragrant, flowers on 1m stems. Suits any soil, full sun or dappled shade and is mildly frost tolerant, it also grows well near ponds.

Day lilies, Hemerocallis species and hybrids.

Day lilies have generous clumps of strappy leaves, and tall flower stems with double or single flowers in a wide range of colours. n More info at www.helensburghlandcare.org.au, or ring Merilyn on 0414 819 742. 2508

THE HOME FRONT FAQS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME For many people, the process of selling your home can be a daunting one! As your local real estate professional, I aim to answer all of your questions before we start the selling process – for your peace of mind.

Here are the TOP 3 Frequently Asked Questions that I receive from people looking to sell their home: 1. What is my house worth?

Real estate agents consider many factors when suggesting the value of a home. These include location, condition of the property, recent sales in the area, as well as our perception of the current marketplace. If you would like an accurate estimate, I’m happy to offer an obligation-free market appraisal. Call me anytime to book this complimentary service.

sales statistics indicate that local property prices remain steady throughout the year and there is not necessarily a ‘best time to sell’. The best time to sell is whenever you are ready!

3. What improvements should I make to my home before putting it on the market?

This will differ on a case by case basis, but my general advice is to freshen up your house to show it at its best!

A coat of paint and new floor coverings can be a comparatively inexpensive way of giving your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank. For newer homes, often all you’ll have to do is clear out the clutter and present a neat and tidy property!

2. When is the best time to sell?

For those of you who missed my article last month,

If you have questions about the selling process or require any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to call Mattias on 0466 627 226.

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HELPING VETERANS AND WAR WIDOWS Kevin Kennedy reports on the 10-year history of the Widows and Veterans Entitlement Service (WAVES) group in 2508.

In 2008 a letter seeking interest in forming a self-help group in the 2508 postcode was sent out to all known returned servicemen/women, war widows, and carers in the area.

The objective was to ensure that all members received their full entitlements from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The problem was finding out exactly what the entitlements were.

Each individual case may be different and the only way that a case could be evaluated was individually.

What was required was trained Pension Officers who could raise claims locally on behalf of individuals, register the claims and follow them through to a successful completion.

The plan was set up by six local ex-Vietnam veterans who had become very frustrated trying to have their own claims sorted out. The proposal put forward at the original meeting was well received and a committee was formed. WAVES 2508 was born and began operations in May 2009.

Several members completed training as Pension Officers to deal with the backlog of claims. WAVES remains now an advice point for any governmental changes to veteran policy.

There is also a strong social aspect to the organisation, with regular bus outings. Our war widows hold regular lunches and dinners,

ASK BOHMER

Arborist Clive Woodnutt – aka Bohmer, his climbing name – answers readers’ questions.

A neighbouring tree is a nuisance. It drops leaves and looks like it could even fall onto our property.

What can I do?

We get asked this a lot. I can understand that some people want to reduce the risk of trees falling onto their property, so my first suggestion would be negotiations with your neighbour. The best way is to persevere with discussions about their duty of care – or, worst-case scenario, meet them in court.

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and support is always at hand for those who require help.

WAVES 2508 membership reached a high of 52 in 2011/12 and is now down to 25. Decrease is due to members passing on and/or moving out of the area, often for admission to care facilities.

Current membership status: l 10 Veterans, 8x Vietnam Vets. + 2 x WWII Vets, now aged 94 and 92. l 8 x War Widows, Wives of Korean WWII and Vietnam Vets, aged from 74 to 96. l Carer/wives of Veterans x 7.

The original financial help to get things started was via a government grant that was very much appreciated but only lasted so long. To keep solvent we have, with the wonderful support of the Helensburgh Hotel (both past and present publicans) and great community support, been conducting raffles at the Pub every Friday night.

The raffles are popular and a lot of fun. The main prises are generous meat trays and also drink vouchers. Everyone is welcome 6-6.30pm.

Should you or anyone you know who is a retuned Veteran or War Widow in the 2508 area like to contact WAVES, please call Graham Oldfield on 4294 2518 or Kevin Kennedy 4294 3225. 2508 I have seen a number of trees in the Illawarra (and more so in the northern suburbs) where it is clear that someone has vandalised a tree, by poisoning or destroying its roots or trunk.

A previously healthy tree that ‘suddenly’ has health issues – or, for example, large palms where you can see someone has drilled holes into the trunk – can become a potential risk to the public.

Killing a tree is criminal. You may have seen warning signs placed by council, who take it very seriously. Council defines tree vandalism as “the unlawful destruction, damage or injury to trees on community and private land”. Examples include poisoning, ringbarking, pruning and removal. You can report tree vandalism to Council on 4227 7111 or wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

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“It took me about two seconds to decide to raise my arm for the lifeguard to come and get me”

DR RIP’S SCIENCE OF THE SURF

Photo: Matt Smith, www.mattysmithphoto.com

Dr Rob Brander is rescued at Coalcliff!

I got rescued for the first time in my life a few weeks ago. I went down to the Coalcliff Pool and jumped off the reef for a swim. The ocean felt so good I decided to swim across the bay, but after a while I looked up and noticed the water was covered with scummy algae and what I thought were air bubbles… but were bluebottle jellyfish. It was like a horror movie, there were bluebottles surrounding me! I’d swum into an armada of them and was starting to get stung.

Ever since my first bluebottle sting, when I swam mouth first into one and had my face blow up like a tomato, I have always managed to avoid them. It took me about two seconds to decide to raise my arm for the lifeguard to come and get me on a rescue board, which she did. At least I became a rescue statistic, thereby justifying the need for a lifeguard at Coalcliff for another year!

Bluebottles, or Physalia utriculus, are actually beautiful looking creatures and cousins of the much larger Portuguese Man o’ War found in the Atlantic Ocean. They essentially consist of two parts. There’s the bubble bit, or sail, that floats on the surface, which doesn’t sting you, and the long thin strands of tentacles hanging underneath that are full of stinging cells that fire little harpoons of venom into you upon contact. Bluebottles spend

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most of their time well offshore in warmer water, but when we get strong, persistent NE winds, their sails bring them towards the beaches. If we are lucky enough to get offshore winds, back offshore they go.

So what do you do if you get stung? First pull off the tentacles wrapped around you as they are still stinging you. Adults have thick skin so do this for your kids if they get stung. Do NOT rub sand into the sting, don’t use vinegar or cold water.

The latest advice is to apply warm to hot water.

I’m not sure where you’re going to find that on a beach although there is the old tale that urinating on it helps. I guess there’s an element of truth to that! You can apply Stingose if you like, but really it’s going to hurt a lot for a few hours and there’s not much you can do.

The best thing is don’t get stung in the first place.

When swimming, always keep your eyes out for the purple bubbles and stay well away. Always check the shoreline to see if any are washed up. If they’re on the beach, they’re probably in the water. Oh, and they can still sting you when they are washed up on the beach so be careful where you tread.

Have a question for Dr Rip about the Science of the Surf?

Email rbrander@unsw.edu.au. 2508

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BUSINESS LAUNCH PAD

Lara McCabe talks to iAccelerate CEO Omar Khalifa about supporting start-ups, delivering jobs and boosting prosperity.

The University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus is home to UOW’s iAccelerate, a business incubator supporting students, staff and the greater Illawarra entrepreneurial community.

What is the iAccelerate program and how does it work? iAccelerate is a business incubator that helps entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses fast, sustainably and to deliver economic impact to the region.

Unique in the Australian marketplace, we offer two streams – Acceleration and Incubation programs. Acceleration is a six-month education program based on our the lean business model.

Supporting new start-ups or companies in transition by helping them create a scalable business proposition into the market place.

Incubation support is provided to companies for up to three years, including residency in the iAccelerate space, mentor support, advanced education programming and access to our investor networks. Both streams have access to our $10 million seed fund.

in 2012. These numbers makes us Australia’s most active accelerator and incubator.

Other accelerators may be focussed on investing their own funds into start-up companies for their returns; our focus is to develop viable regional companies, deliver jobs and economic diversity to the region. Our start-up companies are encouraged to maintain an ongoing local stake in the region as they grow. We also support innovation hub development regionally, for instance, currently in Bega and the Southern Highlands.

What’s in it for participants?

Participants join a vibrant and connected start-up community where other businesses owners are on the same development and growth pathways.

Participating companies access our education program, expert mentors, opportunities to engage and collaborate with researchers at the university, and access to iAccelerate’s $10 million seed fund.

What can we expect to see come out of the incubation hub? iAccelerate’s goal is to deliver an active and world-class innovation ecosystem to the Illawarra.

Can any local business participate or is it only for new ideas?

We aim to produce large numbers of start-up iAccelerate supports businesses that are scalable companies – graduating them into the local and have global ambitions. Whilst anyone can economy, delivering jobs and economic prosperity apply to join iAccelerate, they must be committed to the region. iAccelerate companies have to the program and region and have a scalable generated in excess of $27 million in revenue business idea. Some established companies apply to during 2017. The companies have created 152 new iAccelerate to change direction or gain assistance jobs for the community, generating over $5.7 in scaling quickly. million in payroll. A total of 386 new jobs have been created since 2012. 44% of iAccelerate start-ups have a female founder or co-founder, How is iAccelerate different to other business incubation which is well above the national average. organisations?

Right now we have approximately 60 resident n For more, visit www.iaccelerate.com.au. You can companies at iAccelerate, with 127 in total going register for tour and information sessions. 2508 through the program since iAccelerate’s inception

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OUT & About

• 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.

CLUBS & MEETINGS Send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au.

Helensburgh & District Probus Club meets every second Sign up for weekly events updates at 2508mag.com.au Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh.

Visitors welcome, please first contact Jenny Mason on 4294 2032 for further information.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2018: Sunday, 4 March Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club will host a Clean Up Helensburgh Girl Guides Meet at the Guide Hall, at the beach, 10am-5pm. Or register and pick up at Chippendale Place every Friday during school bag from Helensburgh & District Landcare Group term. Junior Guides (age 7-10) 4.30-6pm and Guides (age 10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Contact: Malynda at The Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Street, Flarey (Brolga), malynda@exemail.com.au Helensburgh, 10am till 1pm. Call 0414 819 742.

Helensburgh Men’s Shed Meets Mondays and Tuesdays HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 9am-3pm at the Stanwell Park Anglican Church Tue 6 Steam Punks, 3.30pm, free, ages 5+. Science, Hall. New members welcome. Contact: Mike Croft Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fun.

0413401522 or Ron Balderston 0410564752; visit Wed 14: 10.30 am. Preschool Storytime. Free. www.helensburghmensshed.org.au Fri 16 11am-1pm Knitting morning, all welcome.

Helensburgh Historical Society Meets third Thursday of Tue 20 5-6pm, Jazz evening. Eric Dunan from the the month; 4pm, at Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Wollongong Conservatorium of Music and his Street, Helensburgh. Phone Jan 0418 681 384. students will entertain us with an evening of live Helensburgh Scout Group Always open to new jazz. Book via our website or Eventbrite. See p14. members. We meet during the school term at the Tue 27 5-6pm, Author talk following times: Joeys (ages 6-8) - Tues 4.30by Pamela Cook 6.00pm. Cubs (ages 8-11) - Thurs 6.30-8.00pm (pictured). Join us for an Contact groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au interesting discussion Neighbourhood Forum 1 7pm, second Wednesday of about Pamela’s latest the month, Helensburgh Community Centre novel, The Crossroads. meeting room.

Book online via our NICC Networking Night Northern Illawarra Chamber of website or Eventbrite.

Commerce holds its first meeting of 2018 at Wed 28 10.30 am.

Tradies Helensburgh on Tuesday, March 6, from Preschool Storytime. Free.

6.30pm. With a talk by Leanne Smith, of the CHURCHES Illawarra Business Chamber. Free. RSVP to • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes membership@nicc.net.au St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth Sunday Northern Illawarra U3A Stanwell Park Mondays (during of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama. school terms) 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984. Stanwell Park. Contact: Jenny Lee-Robins on • H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church 0406 350 025/4294 3475.

Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7pm. 0408 961 392.

Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

View Club 20 March, meeting at Tradies 11am for • Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, 11:15 start. Phone Fran on 4294 1885 for new Community Centre, Walker St. Call 0411 192 508. bookings or cancellations by 12 March. See p31.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at PLAYGROUPS Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

Children’s Centre. Call Eleanor: 04 3443 4481.

Easter timetable: Fridays 2 March to 16 March Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park is for children – Stations of the Cross and Mass 9:15am. Friday, 23 aged 0-6 and their carers.

March – 2nd Rite of Reconciliation 7pm. Thursday, • Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community 29 March – Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

Supper 7pm. Good Friday 30 March – Stations of • Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican the Cross 10am and Passion of the Lord 3pm. Holy Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024.

Saturday, 31 March – Easter Vigil Mass 7pm. Easter • Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Sunday, 1 April – Mass 8:30am (Daylight Savings Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. 2508 ends 2am)

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ONE ADMIT ADMIT ONE

MOVIE NIGHT Stanwell Park Arts Theatre’s publicity officer Cameron Campbell reports.

FIRST MOVIE OF 2018: DUNKIRK On March 3, SPAT is proud to present a screening of Dunkirk. “Christopher Nolan has crafted a film that’s sensational in every sense of the word; it aims for both the heart and the head, to be sure, but arrives there via the central nervous system,” wrote TheWrap’s film critic Alonso Duralde last year.

In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk.

Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.

Make sure you book your tickets at www.spat. org.au. Doors will open at 7pm.

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SPAT SINGERS, WE WANT YOU! SPAT Singers meet each Friday in the CWA Hall 7.30pm. Some come from far down south and some from Helensburgh. Our aim is to socialise and sing at the end of the working week. Singing is a great way to wind down.

The kind of songs we do depends a little on the plan of putting on our annual dinner show and a lot on what we enjoy. Although the aim is to improve our ability to harmonise, we also do songs that are just ‘tune’.

The Singers are a friendly and welcoming lot - there is no pressure. Everyone has a voice somewhere waiting to be discovered. So why not come along and have a go.

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SUPERCALIFRAGALISTICEXPIALIDOCOUS! Last year Helensburgh music teacher Alison Garvie put out a call for musicians to join a community band, gathering together ‘an amazingly talented group’. The band gave their first performance on the lawns outside Stanwell Park’s CWA Hall on a sunny Sunday, February 4. A mellow crowd of about 200 people gathered with picnics, blankets and camp chairs to enjoy a two-hour show featuring songs from much-loved musicals. Led by vocalist Bernadette Le Mesurier, the audience was encouraged to sing along to famous favourites such as Get Me to the Church On Time (My Fair Lady), Memory (Cats) and Edelweiss (The Sound of Music). SPAT plans to hold more concerts later this year. Encore! 2508

WAR STORY This is an abridged account of the story of Donald Harper, by Susan M. Bradshaw, of the Helensburgh & District Historical Society. 2508 will be publishing a series of World War I stories ahead of the centenary of the Armistice in November 2018.

DONALD MCKAY HARPER: Service No. 2251 – AIF, son of Charles Harper, Metropolitan Mine Manager.

Donald Harper was the eighth of nine children born to Charles and Mary Harper nee Young.

Born on 24 February 1875, he was registered in the district of Lambton, Newcastle NSW, Reg. No. 16436/1875, although he was probably born at home in the village of Hanbury. This was later known as Waratah. Donald’s father Charles was employed by The Waratah Coal Mining Company as Overman. The Harper family, Charles and Mary and their nine children moved to the Illawarra District in 1880 and Donald spent his formative

HARGRAVE SOCIETY’S NEW HOME President of the Lawrence Hargrave Centre, now the Lawrence Hargrave Society, Rob Deacon, has exciting news.

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years in Helensburgh.

Donald joined the NSW Police Force as a probationary constable.

In 1913 Donald was serving as a police officer at Coffs Harbour, and it was from here that he first enlisted in the A.I.F. His Oath was taken on 1st March 1915, and the service number allotted him was 2169. The second set of attestation papers for Private Donald McKay Harper shows that he joined the A.I.F. at Liverpool NSW on 26th April 1915 and that he took his Oath here on 4th May 1915. His original number was crossed out and he was re-allotted number 2251 and attached to the 6th Reinforcements of the 13th Battalion A.I.F. Tydfyl Evans and Donald McKay Harper were married at Manly on 2nd June 1915. Donald was still undergoing basic training and the registration for his next of kin was transferred from his sister Miss Dora Harper to his wife Tydfyl Harper.

Tydfyl, who had been divorced from her first husband the previous year, lived at 55 Castlereagh Street, Redfern. They had very little time together before Donald embarked for overseas service on the HMAT Wandilla A62, which left Sydney on 14th June 1915. 2508 To be continued Rob told 2508 that the centre would be located at Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) at Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park.

The centre will be a division of the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame which is now located there.

“There will be a very large Hargrave display permanently located there,” Rob said.

Hargrave enthusiasts were due to meet as this issue went to press “to restart things officially”.

“We are also campaigning to have the second airport at Sydney named in Hargrave’s honour.” 2508

VET AT WORK

Dr Matt O’Donnell shares the story of Jimmy, the French staffy who recently came into the surgery.

Jimmy is a unique little puppy for a number of reasons. He is born of the unique combination of Staffordshire Bull terrier and French Bulldog parents and is one of three puppies in a litter. His older brother and sister are much bigger but that hasn’t stopped his enthusiasm for life and food.

Jimmy was also born with a “harelip”. This is a mild form of the congenital developmental disorder known as cleft palate where the two sides of the nose and mouth tissue don’t fuse along the mid-line.

He was brought in for us to assess as a new born.

Despite his harelip he seemed fine. Jimmy’s main problem was going to be an inability to suckle properly from his mother. Lucky Jimmy was born into a caring family who were determined to give him the best start possible. They started supplemental feeding with a bottle from day one and he hasn’t looked back. The photo shows him at five weeks old, seriously cute and thriving although he is about two-thirds the size of his siblings.

His harelip can be surgically repaired. As long as he continues to thrive, I would suggest leaving this until all his adult teeth have fully emerged. This usually happens around six months of age.

He has taken to solid food early and this should only make things easier for him from now on. It is hoped Jimmy will find a loving family and his harelip can be repaired in the near future.

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Stanwell Park author Sue Whiting will launch her new novel, Missing, at 6pm at Miranda’s Harry Hartog Booksellers on Wednesday, March 7,

POWER OF THE TEARJERKER

Stanwell Park author Sue Whiting chats to 2508 about her new book – family, grief, loss and resilience.

Sue Whiting has written 65 books for children since she was first published in 2000. However, her latest, Missing, stands out as moving tale of secrets and suspense that tugs at the heartstrings.

“This would be probably be the saddest one,” Sue said. “This is the one where I always have to say, ‘This is my new work, it’s a really sad story.’

“I have written a great variety of stories, but I think if I am true to myself, I like a tearjerker, I like a story that has a lot of emotional impact.

“Missing is for 10- to 14-year-olds and it’s about a girl called Mackenzie da Luca, and she’s 12.

“It’s the story of Mackenzie, whose mother goes missing in the jungles of Panama. Her mother is a bat biologist, so she is often overseas.

“The story starts 114 days after she goes missing and Dad wakes up Mackenzie in the middle of the night and says, ‘We’re going to Panama, pack your things.’ Her father is obviously desperate to find out what’s happened to his wife, but Mackenzie is equally desperate to make sure he doesn’t – and that’s what the story is about.

It flips backwards and forwards between the then and the now, Panama and Sydney … I can’t say too much!”

Sue moved to Stanwell Park about 30 years ago.

She loves life in our friendly seaside village, as is evident both in real life (she pauses during 2508’s interview at a local coffee shop to wave to a friend of three decades from playgroup) and in fiction (Stanwell Park appears in several books, including as “Shadow Bay” in her first, Battle of the Rats).

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Both Sue’s children went to Stanwell Park Public School, while she worked as first a primary school teacher, then an editor at Walker Books in Newtown and now from home as a writer, writing coach and freelance editor.

Sue became interested in missing persons years ago when researching her novel, Portraits of Celina.

“There was a murder in that novel that happened 40 years before, so I had to research missing persons, and when I did that, oh the stories, they are heartbreaking stories of the families left behind.

That has always stayed with me.”

Writing about Mackenzie’s search for her mother has taken two years and been one of her biggest challenges. “I always wanted the story to be about the search, but I had to work out a way to do it and made a pact with myself: I’d do two things. First of all, I’d be really honest, I think you owe it to kids when you’re writing about these things to be honest and truthful, but I also had to be wary of not making it too overwhelming.

“The other part of the deal was that I had to find Mackenzie’s story and I had to make it a really good story as well, so that it wasn’t just a story of great sadness, and even though I am looking at grief and loss. The main question I was looking at was, what do you hope for when there is no hope?

Which is a really sad premise, but I had to find a positive out of that and have hope at the end.

“It’s about resilience, and I think that’s really important when you’re writing for kids, that kids have the good and the bad – life’s not just good

things, or exciting things, there are times of tragedy and great sadness. We live in really uncertain tricky times now and it’s important that we have books where kids can, you know, develop some strategies and see that people do come through these things.

“You might be changed, the world might be different, but you do come out the other end and you can find joy again.”

Setting half the book in the town of Boquete in Panama was a “random” choice, Sue said. “When I found the Honduran white bats in the vicinity I thought, ‘Well, that’s just perfect’ – Mackenzie’s mother was always a bat biologist in my mind, so I was looking for places you would go to study bats.

“Boquete has a large expat community, there are a lot of American retirees. There was lot of information about the town, these retirees love to blog and vlog.”

By chance, Sue also met an author whose sister lived in Boquete and she helped immensely.

“I needed to have a really good setting – it was up in the cloud forest, it was in the mountains, it was an exotic location. I didn’t get to go to Panama, I really just couldn’t afford to do that … so I did research for about a year, but I had some lucky breaks. I got this link to the council and the council has four CCTV cameras in the square and they

have live feed 24 hours a day on the internet, so I was able to sit there, in my little study in Stanwell Park, and watch what was happening …

“It was crazy. The first day when I did this, it was daytime here but it was night-time there, and I think it was close to midnight, and there was these three guys in the square, one was circling round on a pushbike, they were just sort of hanging, like teenagers, late teens, early 20s, and I thought, ‘Oh, this is so creepy. Here they are minding their own business, not realising that on the other side of the world, there was this middle-aged woman from Australia watching their every move.’

“It was very stalker-ish … but it was also too good an opportunity to pass up on. So I spent a lot of time watching that.

“I did have this awful thought, ‘What if I saw a crime?’ I did watch at night-time, so if you saw something, what would you do?

“Maybe that’s a plot for another novel!” n Missing, by Sue Whiting, is published by Walker Books. Award-winning author Sandy Fussell will launch the novel at Harry Hartog Booksellers, Westfield Miranda, 6pm for 6.30 start on Wednesday, March 7, all good book lovers welcome, RSVP to 9524 4744. 2508

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CLUB REPORTS HELENSBURGH MEN’S SHED Paul Blanksby presents the women’s views.

What draws a man to a Men’s Shed? We could ask the man. Or perhaps we can ask those who know him best – his wife, his partner, his kids. I spoke with some of our members’ loved ones recently.

Jennifer tells me that, for Ian, the Shed has become “his thing, where he feels totally supported”, and that the Shed has given her back her own space.

Carol’s husband John feels “welcomed, valued for who he is, and for what he has to offer”, whilst it gives her time to follow up her interests.

Merrilyn, new to the area, says the Shed has “opened Royce’s world to new friends, and he loves the interaction and making useful things”, and she loves seeing him happy.

And Ruth exclaimed that the Shed has turned her Lawrie into “a new, exciting husband, he is absolutely changed, and it’s the best thing ever, ever, ever”!

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I’m not making this up. Ask my wife.

So, I hear you ask, where is this amazing place?

The Men’s Shed is at 54 Stanwell Avenue, Stanwell Park, in the old Anglican Church Hall.

We meet Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm.

We enjoy a lovely coffee from Rosie and Fab’s Morning Brew van at 11. We tell yarns at lunch time. We talk with each other as we fashion timber, fix an engine, or create a toy for a grandchild.

We stand, shoulder to shoulder.

And we’d love to see you there.

Contact Mike Croft 0413 401 522, Ron Balderston 0410 564 752, or check us out on www.helensburghmensshed.org.au 2508

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HELENSBURGH VIEW CLUB

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Helensburgh VIEW Club’s New Year began in February with its AGM. A new Committee was sworn in by our new Zone Councillor, Pam Graham. She thanked the outgoing Committee and congratulated Helensburgh VIEW for the support given to disadvantaged children through The Smith Family. She also thanked outgoing President Nerida and welcomed new President Cathy.

International Women’s Day will be celebrated in March with a function in Camden. At the biannual VIEW National Convention in Tamworth last September more than 500 members attended. The next will be held at the Sunshine Coast in 2019.

Sincere apologies to Leonie Grieff for misnaming her in the February issue of the 2508 District News, on receipt of her new membership badge. Welcome Leonie, and congratulations. Welcome back to Barbara from Alberta, Canada, on her yearly visit to her daughter in Stanwell Tops.

No need to drive or queue for theatre tickets, Chris has seats available for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Capitol on 2 June, 2pm matinee, pay by 20 March. She also has bookings for The Book of Mormon at the Lyric, on 4 August, 2pm matinee, pay by 19 June. Travel by bus and avoid city parking problems; the bus leaves Helensburgh Pool car park at 11.30am for each excursion. Please phone Chris on 4294 1103 or 0419 282 264.

Helensburgh VIEW Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month. New members are welcome.

The next lunch meeting is on 20 March at Tradies Helensburgh, at 11am for 11.15 start, and featuring those two popular ladies from “Poetry and Pretty Things”. Please phone Fran on 4294 1885 for new bookings and cancellations by 12 March. 2508

As it moves towards its 14th birthday in March 2018 the Probus Club of Helensburgh and District continues to flourish. Most members have been able to actively participate in contributing to a lively programme of meetings, outings and other activities of interest. It seems that most semiretired or retired people who have chosen to become members of the club have found at least one or two activities which have given them satisfaction.

Saying goodbye to 2017 we kicked up our heels, put on our party clothes and celebrated with a great party at Club Heathcote (a gem of a place of which I had never heard before). We were entertained by “Elvis”, David Cazalet, assisted by his wife, who in no time had us all on our feet dancing and strutting a Conga line.

Already plans are underway for an equally great 2018. Speakers for our meetings have been invited, our very popular walks as well as monthly bowls and golf games will continue. Also plans are underway for an Australia Day cruise on the Harbour, a day at the races and a visit to Hazlehurst Gallery with a private tour by the exhibition artist.

Our very popular annual week away is already fully booked.

The Club’s travel organiser, who by now has become quite the expert, tells me that she has a Canada and Alaska trip, a Shanghai to Sydney cruise and a visit to Vietnam and Cambodia in the pipeline for all for 2018.

The Probus Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Tradies Helensburgh. Visitors are welcome but please first contact Jenny Mason on 4294 2032. 2508

Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

Jean Doherty reports ahead of the club’s AGM in March.

Congratulations to the new VIEW Club committee for 2018.

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RARE FINDS

In part 2 of her spotlighting feature, ecologist Kylie Madden lists her top three rare night animals to look out for in the northern Illawarra.

KOALA You’ll be lucky to see a koala, but they do occur in the Illawarra, both in Dharawal and Heathcote National Parks and behind Mount Kembla. They only very occasionally come below the escarpment and are both rare and difficult to spot where they do occur – but you never know your luck.

GREATER GLIDER These gliders are the Kardashians of the marsupial world; they are all about the looks. Their luscious tail is often well longer than their body, its purpose baffling scientists. Their hair is fluffier than the most pampered Persian cat and coming in a range of colours from pure white, to grey and black and white. Greater Gliders are easy to spot in the trees as their bright white eyeshine is more reflective than almost any other species … and despite the fact it must hurt them, they don’t look away!

Greater gliders are uncommon in the Illawarra but can still be found behind Stanwell Park, Kelly’s Falls and in the southern part of Royal National Park. They’re also behind Mount Kembla.

SOOTY OWL If any night animal typifies the Illawarra, it’s the sooty owl. This owl loves the tall forests and rainforest that we have an abundance of. It won’t generally come into gardens, so you’ll need to find a patch of bush to find one. Like many species of large owl, sooty owls are quite rare, relying on big old hollows to raise their chicks (though they will also nest in caves). If you live near the escarpment, you may have heard their blood-curdling call. Rather than a tok, or a boobook, or a woow, this bird screams like a human. Early European settlers to Australia thought the call of the sooty owl was the Banshee of Irish mythology heralding a death in the family.

If you’ve heard it, you’ll understand why!

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SPOTLIGHTING TIPS: • Pick your night. Warm, still nights will have you seeing a lot more than colder nights. Wind, in particular, sends wildlife running for cover.

• Hold your torch level with your eyes next to your ear, and scan the trees for ‘eyeshine’, the reflective glow given off by the eyes of everything from frogs to owls. If you hold your torch down low, or too far off to the side, you won’t see it.

• Pretend you are ‘painting’ the trees with your torch. Scan all the branches and don’t forget to look in the crooks of the branches.

• Please note: Spotlighting within a National Park or Nature Reserve does require a permit. Check in with Wollongong Conservation Volunteers Australia (4228 9246) or NPWS (1300 072 757) for any volunteer spotlighting programs. 2508

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DARK VISION OF COALCLIFF A debut novelist has chosen Coalcliff as the location for her harrowing tale.

Last year Coalcliff starred in a McDonald’s ad as a happy summer holiday spot; this year the village features as a location for dark deeds in a new novel.

Sutherland Shire writer Alicia Gilmore released her debut novel – Path to the Night Sea, a harrowing tale of imprisonment and abuse, published by Regal House Publishing – in February.

“The story tells the tale of Eleanor Clements and her father, Arthur, an ex-coal miner. This is contemporary literary fiction that delves into dark themes,” Alicia said in a media release.

Why set it in Coalcliff? 2508 asked.

“I wanted an atmospheric location, and one of the things that drew me to Coalcliff was the dramatic backdrop of the escarpment and the

proximity to the ocean,” Alicia said.

“The main character in the novel, Ellie, is trapped physically and psychologically, and I wanted a setting that would reflect that. Her father is an ex-miner and I liked the idea of using the south coast coal coast in an Australian novel, so many of which are set in capital cities.

“I also grew up in the Sutherland Shire and would often catch a train with friends down to south coast beaches in the summer, and I still head down regularly to catch up with friends and enjoy the stunning natural scenery.

“Coalcliff is used as a slightly sinister location in the novel which, of course, is not a reflection of the true Coalcliff. Consider it ‘poetic licence’!” 2508

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SURF CLUB’S HUGE START TO 2018 It’s only March and Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club has already had a massive 2018.

The club marked 11o years of operation on February 11. Formed on that date in 1908, the club is one of the world’s oldest Surf Life Saving Clubs.

Contact the club if you want to buy one of their commemorative history books, priced at $30 each.

JNRS AND SENIORS IMPRESS AT BRANCH TITLES

Club members performed well at the 2018 Illawarra Branch Championships.

The junior comp was held at Sandon Point on Saturday, February 10; the seniors comp was at Bulli on Sunday, February 12.

The U23 women’s boat crew and the U19 men’s won third places in their divisions. At time of press, boat crews were contesting the Australian Surf Rowers League Open in the lead-up to the Aussies.

Jack Bridges won the U15 beach flags, U15 beach sprint, and the U17 beach sprint.

AVA NAMED JNR LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR

Ava Rushton (at right) was named Surf Life Saving Illawarra Female Junior Lifesaver of the Year 2018; Gemma Gallagher was a finalist.

Ava will represent the Illawarra at Surf Life Saving NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year.

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LONDON BUS NOW A MOTORHOME FOR HIRE Helensburgh’s Simon Reynolds has transformed his well-known double decker party bus into holiday/event/special occasion accommodation.

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There is no toilet or bathroom on the bus.

For more details, email Simon on sjreynolds222@hotmail.com or find the motorhome on www.camplify.com.au. 2508

COALCLIFF SLSC

Local business LundinStudio is launching an online film festival on March 2.

Get ready for the Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle on March 4 and Bombie Bar gigs. Jenelle McWilliam reports.

The Coal Coast Film Festival has three categories: Best Short Film (International), Best Short Film (Australia) and Best Short Film (Australia – Illawarra NSW) to help promote film makers in the Illawarra region.

For more details, including how to enter, film eligibility, terms and conditions as well as the festival’s selection process, visit www. coalcoastfilmfestival.com.au. 2508

The surf club will host its annual Rod Stevens Memorial Board Paddle on March 4; Clean Up Australia Coalcliff will also be held that day.

Upcoming Bombie Bar gigs at Coledale RSL: • March 9: Drop Legs • March 17: Massive St Patrick’s Day Bombie Gig, featuring Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie.

• April 13: Kava Kings • May 11: Moussa Diakite • June 8: KingTide. 2508

44 2508 MARCH

Photo: Steven McDonald

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

LOCAL CHAMPS COACH NEXT GENERATION BMX stars, Kai and Saya Sakakibara, are sharing their skills and experience with keen kids. Saya reports.

The first month of 2018 was a busy one for both Kai and I, spending the majority of the time away from home.

After spending time in the Gold Coast, learning and training, we jetted off to Bunbury, Western Australia where the 2018 National Championships will be held from March 19 to 25.

We were fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to fly to Bunbury BMX Club to do some coaching sessions, which we were very excited about, especially when our trips to the west coast are usually very limited.

Flying in on the night before Australia Day, we had a day off to chill-out by the beach all day soaking up the sun and getting sunburnt – haha – but we only had a couple of days to ourselves until we got straight into our first coaching session.

Kai and I did a total of five coaching sessions over three days and we saw the faces of approximately 85 enthusiastic riders. The sessions aimed to carry across some of our knowledge on race tips, gate-start skills and track skills to help with the riders’ preparation for the National Championships.

We were very pleased to see smiles on the kids’ faces after each session, and lucky enough to receive very kind feedback from the riders and their parents.

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

Golf NEWS John Towns reports.

TRADIES SOCIAL GOLF

It’s good to be able to reflect on the health benefits of a social golf club. Up at daylight, a hearty breakfast, a brisk walk of five or six kilometres (some of us a lot more) and, at the end of the game, a chance to avail ourselves of Tradies’ hospitality for a sausage sizzle and a chance to rehydrate while reliving our best and worst shots of the day, as well as solving the worries of the world. A special thanks to Tradies Helensburgh for their support.

I find a Par event hard work, however, Mick Carrol appeared to have no trouble with an impressive +5 for the day closely followed by Gary Overton +4 and Rod Vaughan +3. All off to Helensburgh Butchers and Gallardo’s Pizza to collect their prizes. The Steve McRae Super Pin Prize was allowed to jackpot this month. Bill and Peter took out the best score for the front and back nine, Iain the longest drive and Roger took out the nearest the pin and the drive and pitch. Karl Foster was devastated to miss out on his Bradman spot with an impressive -3 and claimed the Helensburgh Golf Driving Range prize.

Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club for more details. 2508

MARCH 2508 45

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2018 2018 PORT KEMBLA TIDAL CHART

NEW SOUTH WALES

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Local Time

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A double dose of reports from Robert ‘Indy’ Jones.

SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF CLUB January 21: Our club’s fun and games started with the return of many old faces who were joined by Hefin Griffiths and Greg Ford for the stableford event.

The weather was hot and so was the golf, 1st place going to Phil Wilson (41 points), followed by Ross Fagerstrom (40), with Jan Howe in 3rd (38).

With several high scores the handicapper was sharpening his pencil; 23 points got the chips, welcome back JB. A couple of big drives from Bruce Gersback and Peter Gardner gave rise to eagle possibilities but, alas, only birdies were scored in the end. A good day all round.

Golf – a game in which a deep depression full of sand is full of golfers in deep depression.

February 4: The day was sponsored by a gaggle of Gersbacks. The prize: “Gerzy’s Gazillions”. Obviously tempted by the chance of a big payday, two visitors – Michael Emmett and Tom Choi – joined a total of six groups to walk the fairways on a fine day for golf.

Peter Gardner on 40 points (handicap 13) ruled out a Gersback sweep, pipping Scotty in second place and Bruce in third, both on 37, separated on a countback. It was noted that you “A” and ”B” graders couldn’t hit the fairway to win a prize so there is hope for the rest of us, even the chips on 18 pts.

Thanks to our sponsors – Christian’s Premium Meats, Helensburgh Hotel and Helensburgh Golf Driving Range – for their continued support.

Contact Tony on 4294 2696 to join the fun on first Sunday of each month 7.30am for 8am tee-off.

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