The Bugle 27 October 2018
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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ALDI bombshell
Inside this issue Services to mark the end of WWI p3
New business association for Gerringong p3 grade will result in more ISPT National Portfolio Manager, Kate Mathewson, spaces and a more convensays, “We are delighted to ient shopping experience for have reached agreement our customers.” with ALDI to open a new At time of writing, full details of the Kiama Village store at Kiama Village. “Kiama has been eagerly awaiting an ALDI store for some time, so this should be a great outcome for the community. “Together with Woolworths and our specialty stores, we are excited at the prospect of providing customers with an Mayors from as far away as expanded retail offer, whilst Alice Springs, Port Douglas and California converged the proposed car park upon Kiama last week as we hosted the Climate Council’s first national summit It had long been thought that ALDI would be a tenant of for local governments tackNick Daoud’s Akuna St/Mitre 10 development. However ling climate disruption. his purchase of the Council property fell through because The Cities’ Power Partnerhe did not have an approved DA within a specified period. ship Summit brought together Mr Daoud is continuing with his attempt to get his DA leaders in the field of climate for the site approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel at science, who explained the its hearing in Kiama on 30 October. likely impacts of hotter and “We have spent so much money to get where we are it is more unpredictable weather worth following it through,” he says. on our communities, and “Maybe in the future when Council decides what it wants to representatives from local do we can talk again. We will be in a good position as we government, where real accontrol the access through to Collins St.” tion is underway to reduce A DA has been lodged with Kiama Council to extend the existing Kiama Village shopping centre to include an ALDI supermarket, additional speciality shops and a two storey carpark. The Village is owned by ISPT, co-founded in 1994 by AustralianSuper, Cbus and HESTA and now one of Australia’s largest property fund managers. If its application receives Council approval, the build is expected to commence in stages in mid 2020.
DA are not available, although they will shortly be on Council’s website. The owners have had prelodgement meetings with Council and are hopeful that
An artist’s impression of the roundabout entrance to the complex, with two level carpark.
their $15 million proposal will meet a favourable outcome.
Locals honoured in Kiama Electorate Awards p4
Special report by Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan
Inspiration from climate change summit
Panel to decide on Akuna St
carbon emissions and miti- homes and community gate those impacts. buildings, other councils According to the science, from Melbourne and Sydney our planet needs to halve to the ACT and the SunCO2 emissions by 2030 if shine Coast have already we are to limit global warm- switched to 100% renewable ing to 1.5 degrees. sources of power. I found the Summit inspiAll these councils actually rational. There was an opti- reduced their costs by either mism in the room created by entering into supply agreements with the operators of the fact that an affordable and achievable path forward large scale solar and wind is emerging at the local level farms or building their own. that if replicated across the Our mayor Mark Honey country it would enable us announced at the summit that the Blue Haven Bonaira to achieve that goal. Whilst Kiama has started aged care centre, currently to ‘solarise’ many of our Continued on page 12
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Sunday 28 October
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
Jamberoo Car Show and Family Day Kevin Walsh Oval, 10-3pm, Gold coin entry Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
27-28 Oct Spring Rose Show Jamberoo School of Arts Saturday noon-5pm (Official opening 2pm) Sunday 28 9-3pm Entry $5/$3 Red Cross Art Show Club Jamberoo, 10-4pm, free entry Jamberoo Book Fair St Matthew’s Church Hall, 10-4pm
31 Oct-2 Nov Kiama Matinee Theatre: She Was A Good Girl But… Six performances at the Kiama Uniting Church Fellowship Centre. Tickets from Jennie’s Book Nook, Centrepoint Arcade
1-7 Nov Greg Martin Vale exhibition Old Kiama Fire Station
Fun ways to raise money to help medical research
Sunday 4 Nov
The Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) Gerringong Committee is gearing up for its two big November fundraisers. “We are holding our popular Melbourne Cup Luncheon and our 28th Annual Quilt & Craft Show is the weekend following,” says Lorraine Peade. Details: Melbourne Cup “The Quilt & Craft Show Luncheon, Tuesday is well known as a great 6 November, Gerroa Fisheropportunity to shop for men’s Club, from 11.30am. unique Christmas gifts. Tickets $50 from Cronin’s “As well as a huge range Liquor, for canapés, a glass of beautiful quilts on display, of champagne, lunch, there will be hand crafts, tea/coffee & slice, raffles, jewellery, candles, Christmas sweeps, a TAB run, live cakes, puddings and sweets, all homemade by members.” coverage of the Cup, drinks at bar prices and This year’s stunning queen a courtesy bus home. size quilt for the raffle was Quilt & Craft Show designed, made and donated Friday 9 Nov, 10-4pm, by Elizabeth Dubbelde, and Saturday 10 Nov, 10-4pm, will be a much sought after and Sunday 11 Nov, 10-2pm, prize. at Gerringong Town Hall. Tickets will be available at Entry $5, with morning and Gerringong IGA and at the afternoon teas, and a light Quilt Show.
Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park
Tuesday 6 Nov CMRI Melbourne Cup Lunch (see right)
9-11 Nov CMRI Annual Quilt & Craft Show (see right)
Friday 9 Nov Sts Peter and Pauls’ Kiama Carnival See page 8
Sunday 11 Nov
Saturday 27 Oct
Friday 2 Nov
Kiama Kabaret Joyce Wheatley Centre $35 from trybooking.com Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm Talk: The Raising of the Mary Rose Kiama Family History Centre, 2.30pm
Pics & Flicks: Gurrumul Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm. $10
100th Anniversary of the end of World War I (see page 3) Kiama Auto Expo Kiama Showgrounds, 9-2.30pm. See box right.
Saturday 3 Nov
Saturday 17 Nov
Opera in the Valley Jamberoo School of Arts, 8pm. Tickets for $50 from Elders Jamberoo, including refreshments
Gerringong Village Market Gerringong Town Hall, 9-2pm Kiama Show Ball More next issue
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It’s not often that a striptease artist visits Kiama, let alone one with Imogen Kelly’s international reputation. Hailed as Australia’s Queen of Burlesque, in 2012 she was crowned World Queen of Burlesque by the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Early readers of The Bugle have the opportunity to see her perform at the latest Kiama Kabaret.The line-up also includes two other seasoned entertainers, juggler Corey Pickett and comedian Makedonka, fresh from sold out shows at the 2018 Sydney Comedy Festival.
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On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Relay for Life (see page 6) Friends of Kiama Library Talk on Long Bay Jail Kiama Family History Centre, 2.30pm
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Gay Emerson of Gerringong (left) admiring this year's quilt with CMRI members Lucy Hill and Lynne Smith at IGA Gerringong
Kiama and Gerringong Rotary are also raising funds for skin cancer and melanoma research at their annual Kiama Auto Expo on Sunday 11 November at the Kiama Showground. Apart from the vehicles on display there will be talks held in the Pavilion, plenty of activities for children, a monster raffle, and the chance to see a replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. $5 entry, 9-2.30pm.
New association for Gerringong Gerringong businesses are being urged to join a new association with an ambitious program to revitalise the town, through supporting local businesses and the broader community. The Gerringong Association has been formed in response to the concerns of many that the Berry bypass and departure of the ANZ Bank have contributed to several shops closing. The Association’s inaugural President, Andrew Wales, says the strong support in Gerringong for a coordinated body to drive real outcomes was a great endorsement for the town’s future. “Gerringong has everything to offer – our mission is to ensure our town provides memorable and diverse experiences for both visitors and residents. “Part of that includes
Ingham’s property on the market Robbie Ingham has put his 100 acre coastal property, just south of Gerringong, on the market without building upon it. The property was the subject of much controversy when a DA was lodged for a mega-mansion which crossed the foreshore building line. A new design was approved by the Court.
promoting Gerringong as a must-visit destination. “We’re looking at everything from road signage and other infrastructure improvements, to creating a community vibe that reflects the beauty and passions of our area and those who live here. “We’re working with state and local governments for seed funding before becoming self-sustaining.” There are already a number of plans in the works. A flagship national campaign centred on ‘Escape to Gerringong’ will be launched before Christmas, highlighting the town’s many assets. Mr Wales says that naturally the superb beaches, countryside and walking trails will feature heavily, but also the shopping, cafés and diverse sporting and cultural activities. “The campaign means Gerringong locals can get involved in developing a brand for the community, and it will include seasonal events, a business directory, advertising, dedicated social media and a website to provide a one-stop shop for residents and locals alike. Kent Ladkin, committee member and owner of the Natural Necessity Surf Shop, is passionate about reversing the recent downturn. “Gerringong deserves its place in the spotlight.
Having successful thriving businesses creates significant flow-on benefits for the whole community.” Gareth Ward MP says he will be doing all he can to help. “I grew up in a Gerringong small business family, so I know how tough things can be. It’s great the business community is working together so productively.” The Association is now open for membership, and all local businesses are being encouraged to sign up and help shape the town’s future. Membership, which starts at $100, is not just for shopfront businesses, but also the ‘hidden’ home-based businesses in town. “Gerringong is a hub of creativity and innovation,” says the Association’s Secretary Julie Carlill. “Let’s unearth and showcase all the amazing businesses here.” The Association’s inaugural Committee is a mix of old and new Gerringong residents: President Andrew Wales; Treasurer Leanne Mitchell; Secretary Julie Carlill; and Committee members Patrick Mahedy, Deborah Gardiner and Kent Ladkin. Details: For more information contact Julie Carlill via GerringongAssociation@ gmail.com or on 0431 531 812
Commemorations to mark the end of WWI The sacrifice made by our community during the First World War will be honoured on the 100th anniversary of its end. Remembrance ceremonies have been organised by the Gerringong and the KiamaJamberoo sub-branches, and the community is expected to turn out in force. As part of the commemoration, the Kiama Pipes and Drums will be participating in the international Battles O’er commemoration, coordinated by the College of Piping in Glasgow. At exactly the same time, pipe and drum bands around the world will be playing an evocative bagpipe tune composed for the occasion. Glenn Kolomeitz, President of Gerringong RSL and a pro bono veterans’ lawyer and lobbist, says there is a need to balance commemoration of the past with the need for welfare now, and
“Remembrance Day is a good time for the voting public to reflect on exactly what policies the parties are announcing in the veterans’ affairs space and exactly how they will impact on the large veteran population in our area.” At the conclusion of the Gerringong ceremony, a plaque will be unveiled at a new Commemorative Pathway on Gerringong Headland, leading to the site of the annual Dawn Service. that being apolitical does not require being non-political. “On days such as this, when the broad consciousness of the public is on the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families, an opportunity exists to ensure the political class in this country is focussed on this issue and not merely grandstanding on a platform, laying a wreath, and perhaps saying a few solemn words.
Details of Sun 11 November events: Gerringong Service 10.45am, outside the Memorial Hall on the corner of Fern and Belinda Streets. This area will be closed to traffic from 9.30-midday. Kiama Service 10.30am, at the Memorial Arch. Lighthouse Service Monument dedication 4.30pm followed by the Pipes and Drums at 5pm.
SRV needs approval again Earlier this year, we reported on the reasons why Kiama Council was applying for a three year special rate variation (SRV) of 6 per cent per year, compounding. As IPART has chosen to only approve the SRV for 2018-2019 for technical reasons, it is now necessary for Council to go through the whole consultative process
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again to achieve the same outcome. “The SRVs are an integral component of Council’s being able to meet the Fit for the Future requirements,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. “We need to resubmit them to gain approval for the following two years. “None of the numbers that
were previously approved through community consultation and by Council have been changed. The apparently larger amount for 2019-2020 of 9.83 per cent is necessary as the 2018-2019 increase hasn’t been compounded.” Details: Further information on the proposed SRV is available at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au
Locals honoured in Kiama Electorate Awards Rather than choose a ‘winner’ recognition but they deserve from each field, this year the every ounce of commendation for their efforts. It is our Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards chance to pay tribute to so were given to each candimany deserving and dedidates selected from the cated people.” nominations. The Kiama region locals who were presented with “This year we presented fifty awards and each of the awards were: recipients are an outstanding OUTSTANDING LOCAL VOLUNTEER AWARD credit to our local community,” says Gareth Ward MP. Vivienne Marris, Jamberoo Vivienne was recognised for “Our region is truly her tremendous involvement blessed with talented and with a number of different passionate local people. activities and services in “Volunteers don’t seek
Jamberoo – including Jamberoo Red Cross, Jamberoo CWA, Jamberoo Golf Club, Jamberoo Residents and Ratepayers Association, Combined Churches Nativity Scene, Jamberoo Rugby League, Jamberoo Public School and Jamberoo Classic Car Club. OUTSTANDING LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AWARD Gerringong Men’s Shed In recognition of the
Gerringong Men’s Shed outstanding volunteer work in our community, in particular, Stage One of the Arthur Campbell Reserve project in Gerringong. CONSERVATION CHAMPION AWARD GreenCaffeen In recognition of their outstanding commitment to a plastic-free environment by eliminating millions of disposable coffee cups from landfill. They have recently been on a whirlwind coastal Al Marsden and Mick Cook with Vivienne Marris tour of the NSW Mid North Junior Club Captain with gency Services – Kiama Coast inspiring as many his local surf life saving Unit since early 2016. cafes as possible to get on club. He also does radio He has been an active volboard with their reusable room patrols and rescue boat unteer during this time, demcups. patrols with surf life saving onstrating a strong work OUTSTANDING YOUNG and has received a 100% ethic and dedication to our CITIZEN AWARD attendance record two years local Kiama community. Sarah Young, Gerringong in a row. He was recently promoted Sarah was recognised for her In addition, he volunteers from Team Leader to Depcontribution working with with the Rural Fire Service uty Unit Commander and children and helping others and mentors younger kids has also been deployed to travelling to Cambodia, interested in being volunteer Sydney and North Coast of mentoring indigenous stufirefighters. NSW to support other SES dents at Lake Illawarra High Units during severe weather OUTSTANDING SMALL School and volunteering with events. BUSINESS AWARD the Kiama Show Society. VOLUNTEERING IN Rose Valley Florist Sam Aubin, Kiama POLICING AWARD Owner Janelle Fowler was Sam was recognised for Raymond Kearin, Kiama recognised for her outwork developing an app standing customer service, Raymond was recognised called SharkMate, which is as well as her enthusiasm, for his outstanding contribucurrently available on iOS. energy and passion for her tion as a Volunteer in PolicThe app aims to warn peoing at Lake Illawarra Police ple about the probability of profession. District since 2008. Since Bouquiniste a shark sighting at a beach. this time he has completed Bouquiniste was recognised Sam started on SharkMate over 3,250 hours of volunfor the friendliness of their by learning through tutorials tary service to the staff of staff and their service of and online tools, before reLake Illawarra Police Discruiting others with develop- great food and coffee in a trict and the Lake Illawarra relaxing environment. ment of the app. community. Posy Jones Floral Co He has since partnered with He completes the weekly Posy Jones was recognised University of Wollongong, ‘brief run’ where he transwhich featured a team work- for its excellent range of ports all the briefs of evistock, friendly staff and cusing on Project Airship, a dence to Wollongong and tomer service, always with low-cost shark monitoring Port Kembla Court Houses attention to detail. program. In May 2018, and also assists staff with STATE EMERGENCY Aubin worked with the team major events, open days, to see if shark spotting could SERVICES AWARD Police Remembrance Day, work in real-time. Keiran Clough, Kiama Wall to Wall ride events and Toby Streamer, Kiama Keiran was recognised for other initiatives. Toby was recognised for his his outstanding contribution Continued on p 6 outstanding leadership as to the NSW State Emer-
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Community awards cont from page 4 JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD victories in Latvia and Spain during his European ITF Wil Daibarra, Kiama Wil was recognised for his tennis tour, and runner up in Portugal and Lithuania. outstanding achievements This year, on the country in golf over the past two circuit, Bob is undefeated seasons including – Kiama Junior Champion, The Links with singles wins at Narooma, Goulburn, Shell Cove Junior ChamMuswellbrook and Kiama. pion, Golf Illawarra Junior OUTSTANDING CITIZEN Champion of Champions, AWARD being selected for the Illawarra Academy of Sport, Reverend Steve Stanis, Kiama Golf Club Foursomes Kiama Anglican Church winner, Shoalhaven Open Reverend Stanis was recogand Wollongong Open nised for the outstanding runner up and Mollymook contribution he makes – and Junior Classic Champion. Kiama Anglican Church LOCAL SPORTS AWARD makes – to our local comBob Morgan, Kiama munity through a number of Bob was recognised for his programs including Green outstanding achievements in Connect, partnering with tennis. At 75 years of age, Kiama Community College, Bob was ranked number 81 Shine Women programs, in the world after singles Care Cafes, support of a village in India, participation in the Folk Festival weekend and annual ANZAC Sunday and National Police Remembrance Day Services at the Kiama Anglican Church. Nancye Hawke, Gerroa Nancye was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the local Gerroa community through the Gerroa Combined Probus Club, Gerroa Neighbourhood Watch, Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre and the Kiama Piano and Organ Club. For many years she also
the Kiama Business Chamber served as Secretary of the Gerroa Community Associa- and the broader community. tion (formerly Ratepayers Al Marsden and Mick Association), as well as on Cook, Kiama many rural committees, par- Al and Mick were individuticularly with the Holstein- ally recognised for their Friesian Association of NSW. outstanding contribution to John Dawson, Kiama Downs the Kiama community John was recognised for his through Kiama Rugby, the contribution as President of Kiama Sevens, and hosting the Kiama Cricket Club and trivia nights to raise money also his volunteer driving for various charities. to assist Blue Haven Care OUTSTANDING LOCAL residents since 2012. John SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR is also the Secretary of the AWARD Kiama and District Sports Greg Walsh, Jamberoo Council and presiding offiGreg was recognised for his cer of HSC exams at Kiama outstanding contribution to High School since 2016. the Jamberoo community, Robert and Helen Curll, in particular his involvement Kiama with the Combined Sporting Robert and Helen were rec- Clubs Association and the ognised for their outstanding campaign to secure funding contributions to the Kiama for the new Jamberoo Sports Garden Club Inc – Robert Precinct which will include as Coordinator and Helen as upgrades to Kevin Walsh President. Oval in Jamberoo. Tamara Campbell and Karon Dawson, Dave Evans, Kiama Kiama Downs Tamara and Dave were rec- Karon was recognised for ognised for their involveher outstanding contribution ment with the annual KISS as the founding Secretary of Arts Festival in Kiama and the Kiama Netball Associasurrounds. tion in 1986, right through to Diedre Hindmarsh, her contribution to Netball as Gerringong a player, coach, manager, umpire and mentor. Diedre was recognised for She also volunteered at the her contribution to the local Kiama and Gerringong com- 2015 Netball World Champimunity, her work with Sure- onships at Sydney Olympic Park as a Team Liaison way Employment, and her involvement and support of Officer.
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At this year’s Kiama Relay series of challenges, includ- Competition between the Knights and the Power will be fierce For Life local sports teams ing most push-ups in two will vie against each other in minutes, fastest lap, most Cancer Council”. In addition to the new the inaugural Relay Sports skipping reps, longest held Team Challenge. plank, and longest held sports challenge, there will be rides for the kids, market The teams will take part a sumo squat. The winning team will and food stalls and two stages featuring local musicians. be rewarded with a trophy crowning them the Ultimate In eight years, the Relay Sports Team in the Kiama has raised over $700,000 to Relay For Life. help local cancer patients Dan Bradley from Kiama and their carers. Details: The Relay is on Power has been the driving 3 November at Black Beach force in getting local teams Reserve, 9am-9pm. involved. Sporting teams, and anyone He says he is most looking wanting to be involved forward to “beating the in this year’s event, can Kiama Knights, and doing register now at: something fun to raise relayforlife.org.au/kiama awareness and funds for Page 6 The Bugle 27 October 2018
Help save our oldest church The Rev Rob Buchan and his Kiama Uniting Church congregation are praying the community will get behind their campaign to raise $150,000 to complete the restoration of Kiama’s oldest operational building and the first permanent church of any kind built in the Southern Illawarra. Opened for services in 1851, within a decade a new larger church (destroyed in a storm in 1969) was needed and was placed in front of what became known as the Lecture Hall. It was extended towards Manning St in 1889 and was used for Sunday School classes. A $100,000 grant by the State Government helped get the restoration ball rolling, but costs increased once work started and the full extent of the remediation was made evident. Fundraising Committee members Michele Broad, Daryl Back and “The convict bricks are in Cliff Mason, hope Rev Buchan’s prayers are answered very poor condition, and the salt and moisture needs to lost to us. It was conceived important facility, not only be drawn out of them before at a time when Kiama had for the Church but for the the render can be applied,” only 18 permanent dwellwider community. says Cliff Mason. ings, two stores and a jetty.” Details: Contributions can This is in addition to the The Fundraising Commitbe direct deposited to the roofing, insulation, painting tee is hoping that the money following Westpac account: and restoration work that can be raised by the end of BSB 032689 A/c 220359 or needs to be done. the year, as work is already send a cheque to the UCA— “It is important for our well progressed. Kiama Heritage Restoration community to restore its Once fully restored, the Fund to PO Box 140, Kiama. oldest building before it is Lecture Hall will become an
Final path of Minnamurra Boardwalk announced The final route of the Minnamurra Boardwalk and Cycleway has been released, and residents are invited to an information session on the detail. The final route involves three sections: A concrete footpath from the northern car park heading south along Riverside Drive A mix of concrete, raised timber and composite decking along the riverbank, next to the mangrove forest, avoiding damage to fig tree roots The waterway route, designed to avoid seagrass beds, mangroves and the boating channel, uses an elevated deck, before resuming as a concrete pathway at the southern end. Determining the final route will allow a detailed design to be developed. Details: Community Information Session Monday 12 November, Kiama Golf Club, 6-8pm. The report is also on www.kiama.nsw.gov.au
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While Kiama is one of the smaller branches of the Australian Red Cross, it has a long had a reputation for punching above its weight. At the recent AGM in Sydney, President Judi O’Brien was presented with the Chairman’s Shield for, once again, being the country branch to raise the most money for Red Cross Call-
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“Hi my name’s Michael, how can I help?” For the best part of 20 years, anyone arriving at the front counter at Council’s administration building would have heard these words. Sadly, we will be hearing them no more. Michael (Mick) Innes, our widely-respected and muchloved customer service officer, is moving on to his next adventure in life, moving to the Noosa Hinterland. As my office is across the foyer from the front counter, I have had the privilege of listening to Mick in action. Words that spring to mind include: calm, respectful, caring and practical, with a sense of humour dryer than the Simpson Desert. Anyone coming to Council to solve a problem was always in
good hands with Mick. man’ is his efforts as the He would always quietly Disaster Recovery Informalisten to people, often upset tion Officer following the and angry, and their frustra- 2013 tornado. tions or confusion. A testament to how many Importantly, he was always people have appreciated quick to get to the heart of the Mick’s ‘magic touch’, is the problem and map out a solunumber of locals coming in tion, often before the customer to say goodbye and good had finished talking. luck in his last week. Sometimes the customer Staff, as much as customers, left without the outcome will miss Mick and his they had hoped for, but greeting: “I’ve got a gentlenever would they leave feel- men out the front….” ing they were badly treated. But even then he’d already Mick’s greatest ability was have thought out a solution turning the mysterious and for the planner, ranger, rates baffling world of planning officer to consider. laws and processes into plain There’s always a danger English, and practical advice. in singling out people for But there really wasn’t praise. Council is full of much relating to council he amazing people doing great didn’t know about, and there things, with no thought always seemed to be an of reward or recognition answer to most questions. beyond the satisfaction of Those with good memories a job well done. will know that Mick actually But Mick has unwittingly started at Council as a main- become an ambassador for tenance ganger, before a his colleagues, those Counworkplace injury saw him cil workers we don’t often take up customer service. get to see or meet, who He certainly turned misserve our community and fortune into a job he seemed serve it well. born for. I wish Mick, and his wife A highlight of Mick’s Gayle, all the best on their work as Council’s ‘front new adventure.
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Lovely evening by the beach Hot on the heels of the traditional Blue Haven Fete, you have the opportunity to go along to a new style of school fete, held in the evening with a markets style feel, featuring great food and music. Ss Peter and Paul’s P&C is fundraising to complete its garden and playground project that began this year. As well as music, their Kiama Carnival will offer rides, face painting, plaster casting, a Disco room, side show alley, showbags and more. It will be a great place to enjoy dinner on the night. For the traditionalists, there will also be old school stalls including second hand books and a plant stalls. If you get there at 4pm, you’ll have the opportunity to dunk Gareth Ward if your aim is good... Details: Friday 9 November in the School grounds on Manning St, from 3-8pm.
Alan’s dream: To help farmers turn sheds into feed factories Horrified by the plight of farmers across the state battling drought, Alan Smith is leveraging off his knowledge of aquaponics to create a cheap and quick way to produce feed onsite. Aquaponics is a very efficient and fast growing method for growing plants, where fish are used to provide the nutrient rich water to plants in a recirculating, soil free environment. Without competition, plants can achieve rapid growth rates in significantly smaller spaces. By adding water and keeping the seeds warm, 5kg of barley can be turned into 30kg of feed in seven days, using just one square metre of surface. “Commercial systems are available, but they are expensive to both buy and run, and, importantly, take a significant amount of time out of your day,” Alan says. Those fodder sheds create a temperature controlled environment for the plants by heating the entire room, rather than just the roots which was needed. “I know that most farmers don’t have either spare time or money, so I set about finding a way to make it cheaper and less time consuming. “I pitched my idea to Colin Lewis from Water Well at Albion Park, and Lachlan Voller from Vollers Albion Park Rail, and without hesitation they both came on-board providing me with
the specialist designs and equipment I needed,” says Alan. While the first system was up and running in a week, it had some issues which he’s fixed with the Mark II, which is scalable, water and energy efficient, and each two square metre tray can Jamberoo’s Alan Smith demonstrates how easy it is to harvest a crop of barley 2 be harvested in after seven days growth. The 2m trays produce 60kg of feed from 10kg seed. seconds (see picture). Alan has offered to show metre shed nearby and some An example that everyone any farmer how to do it funds to iron out any issues can relate to is that the themselves if he can get which might present themelectricity requirements for government assistance to selves as we scale up the maintaining the heating support the final testing of system. system are now less than a the initiative. He says that “I’ve established a Go TV on standby. Gareth Ward, the Member Fund Me page, but unfortu“Now I know this works, I for Kiama, is very suppornately some people haven’t feel a social responsibility to tive of the idea but to date understood that I’m doing it act,” says Alan. “Too many any funding is only availfor altruistic reasons. I’m family farms are on the able through a loan from the not trying to make money brink, and this is an efficient Government’s Farm Innova- out of it, just share my system they can put together tion Fund, rather than knowledge with others.” themselves at low cost. through a grant. As an alternative to build“I’ve always liked that old “I have been talking with ing a new shed, if someone saying: Give a man a fish farmers around the state and knows of a large shed which and you feed him for a day; they are really interested in is currently vacant that Alan Teach a man to fish and you the method. My years of could use for a month, he’d feed him forever.” experience in managing love to hear from you. Following his guidance, major projects tells me that Details: Alan is happy to farmers could build the it is important to do this talk to farmers about the system themselves, with bit final testing in a controlled system’s potential. Contact they might already have or environment,” says Alan. him at alan.smith@ could easily source locally. Following extensive futuregen.net.au. More Final testing of the Mark II coverage on the ABC, he is information available at system requires the use of a fielding enquires from all www.gofundme.com/ large shed, something that over the state, from people help-me-droughtproofAlan doesn’t have on his who can’t afford to wait. our-farmers farm in the Jamberoo Valley. “We need a 200 square
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Stephanie Alexander Dinner The Bugle’s Editor, Cathy Law, was given the honour of interviewing her culinary hero, Stephanie Alexander, at a dinner organised to celebrate the Friends of Kiama Library’s 25th anniversary. When she ran the Little Blowhole Café, Stephanie’s Cook’s Companion was Cathy’s most trusted reference. She brought along her battered copy to prove her devotion and get an autograph. Stephanie’s newly released book, The Cook’s Apprentice, is aimed at helping people become relaxed and confident cooks.
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Postcard home I recently visited Pyongyang on the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the DPRK (North Korea). Most people I mention my trip to have a negative response which shows the power of the one sided story we get in Australia. Seeing is believing and would urge people to visit to obtain a more informed opinion. Western media consistently depicts a very negative and bleak picture of North Korea – we never hear any positive news. My postcard home to Kiama has only positive news... I was fortunate to attend four formal events just had four official anniversary to be seen to be believed!! events to celebrate the 70th: One other tourist who had a military parade and mass been at the London Olymrally at Kim Il Sung Square, pics opening ceremony a music and dance perform- stated it was ‘kindergarten’ ance at the impressive Pycompared to the performongyang Indoor Stadium, a ance at the May Day stadium. gymnastics and artistic perPyongyang is a beautiful formance at the May Day city which was totally deStadium (the largest stadium stroyed during the Korean in the world), and a torch-lit war. What has been built up youth procession at Kim Il (and down) from the ashes is Sung Square. well planned with wide tree lined streets, buildings that The magnificence, precision, beauty, sheer scale and are pleasing to the eye, an logistical achievement of the impressive sub-way (the
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deepest in the world), bridges and more. The museums were stunning, well presented and rich with historic, cultural and artistic detail. Initially I thought they were too opulent, but totally changed my mind when reflecting on the oppressive and destructive history by harsh foreign forces that attempted to destroy Korean culture, language, places of historical importance, identity and spirit. I also had a few trips out-
side Pyongyang to regional places of interest – all very worthwhile – but no space to share here. I won’t even start talking about Korean cuisine – I’ll just say “yum, yum”. Finally, the Korean people are hospitable, warm and peace loving. We shared meals, laughs and observations. I could not help but shed a tear when saying good-bye. Anne Conlon, Kiama Heights
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Summit report from page 1 under construction, will said the NRMA to the connow include a 60 kilowatt ference in explaining why photovoltaic system. We’re it is providing a network of also about to install a photo- public charging stations voltaic system on Kiama around NSW. Library that will reduce the I have been noticing more library’s electricity usage electric vehicles (EV’s) around 33%. in Kiama and Gerringong I expect Kiama will work recently and the upcoming with our neighbouring release of many new and councils to see if we can more affordable models will participate in a scheme to hopefully see them become hasten our transition to revery common. newable sources of power, Council has been lobbying potentially reducing our both the NRMA and Tesla carbon footprint by 40%. to set up charge points here The next biggest source but we will also be installof carbon emissions after ing some of our own in pubelectricity generation is lic places and encouraging from transport. developers to do the same. Some local governments Kiama has started work are leading the way in this on delivering our first four area too. The ACT Govern- pledges on climate change, ment is expected to convert however one area where almost their entire fleet of we lag behind many other 600 vehicles to zero emiscouncils is setting a carbon sion electric or fuel cell by reduction target for our2021. It is investing in pub- selves and our community. lic transport and cycling It’s probably our most iminfrastructure and even portant pledge. allows their staff to ‘salary It’s time to decide what we sacrifice’ to purchase want the Kiama target to be. e-bikes with pre-tax income. I will argue that if the As a result, the total Terri- science tells us we need to tory carbon emissions are achieve a 50% reduction in expected to drop by 70% emissions by 2030 and it by 2030. can be done, then it is our “There is a huge wave of duty to give it our best shot. electric vehicles coming,”