Great Big Book Sale
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The Friends of Kiama Library is holding a big booksale at the Kiama Village Shopping Centre on Thursday 25 October from 9-4pm. There will be a wide range of as-new quality fiction and non-fiction at knock-down prices. It promises to be a great opportunity for Christmas stocking fillers for young and old. Not to mention your personal collection.
Meet the new board of the Kiama & District Business Chamber. From left: Steve Warwick, RMB Lawyers; Greg Langford, NAB (Treasurer); Marie Beikmanis, Marie’s Favourite Things (President); Kay McNiven, Hindmarsh Park Holiday Cottage; Gavin McClure, Kiama Mini Coach Charters (Secretary); Amanda Smith, Purpose PeopleSolutions; and Cameron McDonald, Carter Ferguson Solicitors (Vice President). Not pictured, but also elected, was Margot Griffiths, GMK Consulting.
More funds for drought relief
Dear Editor
Gerringong Rotary Club, in cooperation with Gerringong IGA, raised approximately $6000 through collections at the IGA to go towards relief to farmers suffering from the effects of drought. “The people of Gerringong have been extremely generous donating to this worthy cause and we warmly thank you,” says President Tim Lawrance. After much research the Club decided the most effective way to get the money to those most in need was to purchase $500 cards which will be distributed by a rural counsellor. The money can then be spent in the local community for fuel, food, water or other essential needs. A second round of cards will be issued over the Christmas/New Year period.
Minnamura tribute
A sausage sizzle record? On the last Friday of the month for the past three years, between 11am and 1pm, Gerringong IGA has offered its customers free sausage sandwiches. Gerringong Lions Club
Gerringong Rotary Club president Tim Lawrance presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to IGA manager Matt Bourke and staff.
volunteers cook and serve the sausages and next month they expect to pass the 5,000 sausage mark. The Gerringong community appreciates the IGA’s generosity in providing the food, and often make gratefully received donations to the Club. You’re welcome to come to the IGA on Friday 26 October and join in on the 5,000 sausage celebrations. We’re told the Gerringong Lions are expert sausage cookers and the IGA’s sausages are very tasty and they’re free!
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I am writing to say how moving and poignant all of the speakers and the young singer were at the recent bicentennial acknowledgement of the Minnamurra Massacre. Recognising that these atrocities occurred serve to educate and, hopefully, aid in healing. S. Griffiths, Gerroa
Extended hours The Sebel Harbourside Hotel is applying to extend its liquor trading hours from 12am closure to 2am. In Newcastle and Sydney, such late closings have resulted in more alcohol-fuelled violence, offensive behaviour, and malicious property damage. In Kiama, they have disturbed the ‘quiet and good order’ of established residential neighbourhoods. Concerned residents should oppose this application. To include your comment in the Sebel’s own community impact statement, email your objections to H8805-OM@ accoir.com. To ensure your comment reaches Liquor & Gaming NSW, email your objections directly to liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au Central Kiama deserves to remain a well-mannered oasis of tranquility. Objections need to be lodged by October 21, 2018. Please let Kiama Council have copies of them. Bruce Ryan, Kiama We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion.
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