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This Christmas, treat your loved ones to an exciting range of comedy, drama, music, dance, satire, cabaret, literary lunches and more.

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LETTERS & Comps

Summer, what better time of the year?

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SOCIAL & Local

This issue we had a lot of fun working on our cover story.

As we are approaching the festive season we decided to talk with a few of Ku-ring-gai's top chefs. Brendan Dewar from Brendan Dewar's Patisserie (St Ives), Peter Barter from The Cook's Garden (North Turramurra) and David Felton from Tablespoon (Lindfield) who all share their passion for food and each give their food tips for this season. You will also find their selected summer recipes online.

Christmas & Tolerance

What’s On

As Voted By You

Local Pics

Local Mum's Tips

We hope you enjoy this jam-packed issue full of inspirational local people, beauty, education and more!

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Natural Solutions

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Organi Reviews

Rebecca Louie, Copy Editor Rebecca grew up in Turramurra and is married with three children. She is a trained teacher and worked for many years in the not-for-profit sector. She is now working for Living Local Magazine in various capacities.

Sue Handisides, Sales & Copy Editor Sue lives in St Ives with her husband and two sons. She has worked in public relations, journalism and event management. She enjoys building genuine, constructive relationships and looks forward to working with you soon.

Lesley Courtney-O’Connor, Proof Reader Lesley lives in Warrawee, has two sons and two beautiful granddaughters. She loves travelling, playing golf, creating a beautiful garden and visiting good restaurants with friends.

Hugh Wilkinson, Beauty Therapist A qualified beauty therapist. Worked in leading salons in Aus and the UK, working with many leading brands in roles from trainer to product specialist. Hugh is co-owner of Skin+ a successful beauty salon in Pymble.

Maree Turk, MarEE’s PhotographEE Maree is a wife, mum, secondary teacher and photographer.

“I love working at Living Local, capturing photos of our local area, it’s always a pleasure and great fun!”

Contributors: John Dickson, Tina Vartis, Mark Lewin, Dan Yee, Wendy McCready, Trevor Ambrose, Jenni Wray, Richard Jackson, Dr Sean Seeho, Allan Waldon, Krystyna Zawadzka, Kevin Hinder, Alice Dickman, St Ives Veterinary Surgery, Brandon Cowan, Sue and Denis Pontin, Julie Guscott, Susan Potthurst.

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Local School Updates

Holiday Programs

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3 Wise Chefs

Page 33 COMMUNITY News Page 38 YOUR Health

Understanding Pain

Fighting Fair

Twin Pregnancy

Page 46 LIFE Style

Your Own Worst Enemy?

Acceptance Speech

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Precious Cargo

Reader’s Travel Story

School Visits Nepal

Reader Recipe

Day Trip

Suduko Answers

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There seems to be some controversy as to whether the bottles that state BPA free actually are. You can buy glass bottles for babies or metal drink bottles for children. As a mum who drinks lots of water I have bought a metal bottle from the health food store. It cost about $18 which was a bit of an investment but saves the environmen and much healthier for mum.

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Re: Myths and Hype of Modern Medicine - Spring12 It’s so great to see Dr Ross Walker acknowledging that in circumstances, Western Medicine is not exhaustive and that a pill is not the solution to everything.

The more we examine and tackle the root of health problems the better.

The victory in the battle against obesity lies in prevention and lifestyle management, before diabetes and cardiovascular disease become a problem.

With 25% of children and 61% percent of adults in Australia now overweight or obese, it’s time to take responsibility for our own health.

Amy Andrew (Chatswood) Student, Master of Public Health, Sydney University Re: Dr Ross Walker’s article - Spring12 Dear Living Local Magazine Just a quick note to congratulate you and your LL team for another fabulous edition. Dr Ross Walker’s “5 stages of Health” has certainly got me thinking!!

Keep up the great work! Best wishes.

David Langdon Chairman, Ku-ring-gai Financial Services limited Re: App Reviews - Spring12 Dear Living Local Magazine I loved the new section on the APP reviews!

Particularly the one on iParkedHere - such a terrific idea as I’m constantly forgetting where I parked my car and when the parking meter is going to run out!

Cordony's Deli cafe & catering now taking

CHRISTMAS ORDERS ham, turkey, + much more 12 Princes Street, Turramurra p: 02 9144 6621 e: info@cordonys.com.au w: www.cordonys.com.au

Cheers, Nicola (Gordon) Disclaimer: Living Local Magazine is published in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information and imagery supplied, however, the publisher cannot be held responsible for errors, misrepresentation, omission, late publication or changes in the accuracy of information. No responsibility is accepted by the editor or publisher for the information contained in any article or advertisement. Always obtain independent, professional advice when making important decisions.

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SOCIALPages other’s views as valid, let alone true. We should happily admit that we believe some views are better, truer and more legitimate than others.

The way forward, I believe, is not to advocate 'tolerance' but to encourage the more classical virtue of 'grace'.

Grace does not mean believing things less firmly.

It means regarding opponents more highly. It means treating with friendship and respect those with whom we deeply disagree.

The angelic announcement “Peace on earth and good will toward men” seems far from reality this Christmas. Whether it’s the poisonous slanging match between a 'shameful' Julia Gillard and a 'misogynist' Tony Abbot or the nearly forgotten (thank God) vitriol of the Internet movie The Innocence of Muslims and its troubling reaction, 'tolerance' appears to be dead. And I say good riddance.

Tolerance is typically thought of as the acceptance of other views as equally true or valid.

But can this really work? Can we really ask Buddhists to accept as true or valid the Hindu doctrine of the 'eternal soul', when the

Buddha himself explicitly rejected the idea? Would tolerance for Richard Dawkins really involve accepting that Christian theism is just as true or valid as atheism?

Conversely, does Archbishop Jensen have to think Professor Dawkins is really onto something with his kindergarten Who-MadeGod? argument?

By definition, every sincere conviction consigns contrary convictions to error. Atheists think Christians are wrong, and vice-a-versa. Pro-choicers think pro-lifers are wrong, and vicea-versa. Gillard thinks Abbot is wrong, and vice-a-versa. That is fine. We shouldn’t pretend that each side has to regard the

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A gracious Buddhist can reject Hinduism but demonstrate compassion to Hindus. The gracious Christian, too, can think that the New Atheism is bland and implausible but still work for the good of atheists.

Politically conservative grace stands up for what it believes in but never allows this to justify discrimination and bigotry. Likewise, the gracious 'liberal' should be able to profoundly disagree with the conservative position without descending into name-calling and smugness.

At the heart of Christmas is an extraordinary example of grace: the Lord of all humbling himself to a lowly manger for our sake. Only when we are able to embrace this sort of grace will 'peace on earth' be more than a pipe dream.

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CAROLS IN THE PARK Bicentennial Park, West Pymble 8th December 2011. 7.30 9.30pm Doors open at 6pm.

Bring picnic or buy food. There will be a whole bunch of things to keep the kids entertained, including a playground, face painters and farm animals!

Candles available for children. www.carolsinthepark.org

Bicentennial Park 26 January 5pm - 9pm Bicentennial Park, West Pymble Cnr Ryde Rd and Lofberg Rd, West Pymble

AUSTRALIA DAY CONCERT 2013

Free entry Food stalls Sat 26 January 2013 5pm - 9pm Kids activities Fireworks finale Entertainment The Outback Free Shuttle Bus-from Gordon Station Aussies children's show, Wuruniri www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/australiaday Major sponsors Event partner Music & Dance, Murrumbidgee Rattlers bushMedia band, partnerFallon and Transport partner the Aussie Rock Legends,Foti Fireworks Display - Face Painting & Amusement Rides Multicultural Food Stalls

Council recommends leaving the car at home and taking the free shuttle bus from Gordon train station.

VACATION CARE CENTRES AND CONTACTS West Pymble Kids Klub Recommended for children aged 5 - 9 years St Ives Kids Klub Recommended for children aged 5 - 9 years St Ives Kids Getaway Recommended for children aged 9 - 14 years For more information contact Kami Dibden, Ku-ring-gai Council Leisure Coordinator, 9424 0904 or email vacationcare@kmc.nsw.gov.au.

LIVING LOCAL NETWORKING BREAKFAST Tuesday 11th December North Shore Business Centre

SUMMER OF SUNDAYS CREATIVE WRITING SERIES Ku-ring-gai Art Centre Sundays- 13 Jan - 10 Feb 2pm - 4pm | $45 per class Join writer, Keith Whelan for a series of writing workshops that will give you insight into how you can write what you want for your chosen genre.

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HERITAGE CRAFT FAIR St Ives Showground 1st Sunday of the Month, 9am - 3pm A range of Australian Hand Craft products on offer, as well as a growers market with fresh Organic products.

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gift. When you have your photo taken with Santa you will receive a special Village Gift Bag.

MOUNT KU-RING-GAI TO BEROWRA - DAY HIKE Mount Ku-Ring-Gai National Park Any Day you fancy

NATIVITY SCENE St Ives Shopping Village December 1 - 28 Our annual nativity scene will be on view on the Upper Level, opposite the Village Concierge.

IMOGEN AND THE PIRATES Sydney, 12 January 2013 Where:Marian Street Theatre, 2 Marian Street, Sydney

St Ives Shopping Village Saturday 1 - Monday 24 Dec 10am - 5pm (6pm Thurs, 4pm Sun) Cost: $25 (plus CD of photos) Every child that visits Santa will receive a special St Ives Village

BEST RESTAURANT: Noodle City, Gordon

Glen Street Theatre January 30 - February 9, 2013

SELBY & FRIENDS

Marian Street Theatre for Young People’s summer show is a fun pirate adventure set on the high seas. True to Marian Street style, kids are invited to join in with the lively songs and audience participation for an adventure full of swashbuckling fun.

BEST CAFE: Belaroma in Lindfield

MANAGING CARMEN

David Williamson’s brand new play is an uproariously funny comedy about football, identity and slingbacks. It’s about gender and sexual politics, but in the end it’s also about who we are, who we are perceived to be and what we really want people to think of us.

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Uniting Church, Turramurra Sunday, 24 Feb 2013 | 14:00 Featuring Dvořák’s glorious Piano Quintet in A, the opening tour for 2013 presents the 3 ensemble combinations favoured by composers over the last 2.5 centuries and does so in grand fashion.

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BEST VANTAGE POINT: Under Roseville Bridge BEST BUSINESS: Pilates International, Suakin St Pymble. The staff are always friendly and very professional. Great facilities and lots of parking. They tailor programs to suit everyone young and old, the super fit and those with conditions or injuries.

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Pitch Perfect

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Wreck-It Ralph

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Les Miserables

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Life of Pi

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Gangster Squad

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Monsters Inc 3D

A comedy that follows an all-girl cappella group of college cliches out to ‘pitch-slap’ the competition. When Beca pushes the group out of their comfort zone they climb their way to the top of college a cappella.

Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of a Donkey Kong like game, leaves his pixelated world to find another where he can be the hero. Ralph “game jumps” into a new first-person shooter, accidentally releasing an enemy that threatens the entire arcade.

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.

The fantastical journey of a young boy adrift in the Pacific Ocean after a shipwreck. On his lifeboat he is accompanied by a hyena, zebra, orangutan and 450-pound tiger named Richard Parker. Pi and his beastly companions fight for survival.

1940’s chronicle of the LAPD’s battle with the East Coast Jewish Mafia. The ruthless, mob king Mickey Cohen wears the crown, spinning a fortune from drugs, guns, prostitutes and every wire bet placed on America’s west coast.

Monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis top scarer Sulley find his world disrupted.

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Dictionary.com The Dictionary.com app does exactly what the name suggests. It is a free dictionary app that you can access anywhere and anytime. If you come across a confusing word or are not sure how to spell a particular word, this is the app for you.

The Dictionary.com app is also a thesaurus so it can find similar words that relate to any word that you type in. It has a cool feature called ‘word of the day’ where it teaches you a new word every day and you can add words to Favourites and see what words are trending.

Gravityicons Gravityicons is a fun game app for iPhone and iPad where you can flick around icons from Temple Run, Foosball, iParkedHere and other popular apps. With fifty levels and 2 game modes combined with highly addictive gameplay, Gravityicons will keep you busy for ages!

Test your skill by playing the bonus or challenge levels, every fifth level. Some examples include level 15 where you can play icon-hockey against a big icon and on level 30, you need to tap as many icons as you can within the time limit.

Viber Why pay to connect with your friends? If you want an app that lets you call, text, and send photos to anyone in the world entirely for free, we highly recommend that you check out Viber. If your friend has Viber installed on their Smartphone, you can speak to them for free over Wi-Fi or 3G using the Viber app.

In the latest version of Viber, you can now send free messages between groups of friends.

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We love Goose - 4 new stories

The new range of books for Christmas and the summer holidays is nothing short of inspiring – there are so many great books in store. Our complimentary Summer Reading Guide and Children’s Book Guide showcase many of the leading new titles to assist in selecting just the right book for your personal reading and gift giving. We read the books we recommend – so please come in and talk to us about new releases, the best contemporary fiction and wonderful classics. Our range of children’s books, biographies, art, architecture and design books are all specially selected for our Novella customers.

Season’s Greetings and Happy Reading from your Novella booksellers – Jo, Traute, Caz, Nick, Tara & Clare

AVENUE LUXE everyday luxuries and favourite things

We hope you will visit us in-store soon to see the latest collection of beautiful and affordable furniture, homewares, fashion and gifts sourced from Australia and all over the world.

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SOCIALPages Select one book and maybe one to three people you will seek advice from and ignore the rest.

Accept help when it’s offered - there is no such thing as a supermum!

Being a mum is an amazing, wonderfully fulfilling job but let’s be real, it also has its bad days where every part of you is tested.

From Candice Thomas Model the behaviour you prefer from your children. If you would like them to listen to you, listen to them; if you would like them to share, share with them; if you would like them to be polite, show politeness to them; if you you would like them to have a social conscience, display your own social conscience; if you would like them to be happy, let them see you happy. Children are our reflection. If you don’t like what you see, look firstly at yourself.

From North Shore Calmbirth

That’s right, an Australian auto industry first: 0% interest rate.

Zero! Zilch! Zip! No smoke, no mirrors!

Northshore Renault in Waitara is offering the following groundbreaking rates and capped-price servicing this December!

2.9% interest rate on a three year term plus $299 capped price servicing on the following models: Megane Coupe Convertible, Kangoo, Trafic, Master.

2.9% interest rate on a three year term: Clio Angel & Demon, Megane RS 250.

THREE BIG BANG OFFERS: 0% interest rate on a three year term plus $199 capped price servicing on the following models: Megane Hatch, Fluence, Koloes and Latitude.

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Walk around your backyard while your baby is going to sleep (if, like me, you can’t stand the sound of your baby crying).

From Kitty Masi

Always have spare clothes for the kids stored in the car... You never know what will happen.

From Kate Courtney-O’Connor If your child has a blocked nose, turn the shower on and get the steam going for a few minutes - helps clear out the stuffiness.

From Shilpi Sanghera

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Living Local reviews Organi Line.

SUE’S REVIEW I was pleased when Organi agreed to let us review their products as a friend had tested a sample in a shopping centre and was very impressed. All the products were organic and hypoallergenic.

The first thing I noticed was how beautifully presented the products are. I was hopeful that they lived up to the packaging and I’m pleased to say they did!

I used the Organic Cleanser & Toner, Organic Firming Serum and Organic Day Cream and have to

say they are the nicest products I have ever used leaving my skin feeling very soft and nurtured.

as my skin has loved it from the start without any bad reactions as I have sensitive skin.

All 3 products only required the smallest amount and spread easily without being oily. My skin seemed to drink it in and sighed with relief at the comfort it brought.

Organi contains no paraben preservatives, petrochemicals, additives or synthetic fragrances.

The Cleanser & Toner doesn’t foam and didn’t sting my eyes when I accidently blinked at the wrong time. It has a light and delicate feel as does the firming serum which felt like it really did firm my skin as the name suggests.

The day cream is non-greasy, light and a lovely base for any make-up.

The price point is rather high for these products but with the tiny amount needed the investment will last months and your skin will thank you for it.

EDWINA'S REVIEW This new product caught my attention for two reasons: it is made in Australia and is natural!

It has been an easy product to test

I found the Organi Cleanser & Toner gentle. You can feel the Aloe Vera’s soothing effect. It also includes Grape Seed and Cinnamon Oil. The Organi Day Cream would be my favourite! You will notice its subtle fragrance as it contains pure Aloe Vera Plant and Green Tea Leaf Extract, which offers some protection from the sun and is a powerful source of vitamin C. It's absorbed quickly so you can apply makeup soon after.

The Organi Firming Serum consists of pure Manuka honey, Myrrh Oil and Calendula Oil and again absorbs really well.

Costly but require small portions and looking at them now, they still look almost full!

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BEAUTYFashion

I recently went to a beauty expo and was thrilled to see a dedicated section for natural and organic products. Thinking back to beauty expos I went to some years ago, there was no real market for natural products. Today, however, it’s a very different story!

Ingredients used to formulate natural beauty products are the best nature’s pharmacy has to offer and have been tried and tested for centuries, so the change is not surprising. Manufacturers of cosmetics and beauty products are increasingly considering what nature has to offer to inspire their next miracle cream.

Natural products have been used to enhance and nourish the skin throughout history. Cleopatra was CUCUMBER IS famous for her soft and supple skin. The secret? Milk.

HYDRATING FOR The lactic acid found in sour milk, which she bathed in, FINE LINES had a smoothing and moisturising effect on her skin.

Let’s look to nature and get some help for some common concerns:

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Free entry Kids activities

Food stalls Fireworks finale

BLACKHEADS (COMEDONES) - use a scrub made of sea salt, honey and lemon this can be scrubbed over the face with light pressure. Honey is a natural anti-inflammatory, think of manuka honey which is very healing. Lemon has astringent properties to cleanse, balance oil and due to the citric acid will brighten the skin and the sea salt will help dislodge the blackheads.

RED IRRITATED SKIN - ground up oats have a huge calming effect on the skin as it contains Beta Glucan which has amazing anti-inflammatory qualities.

Mix the ground oats into a paste and apply to the irritated areas oats have been used for centuries for its healing properties.

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Open Day 2013 2 March, 12 - 4pm As each girl journeys from Kindergarten to Year 12, she is nurtured to become an independent young woman who embraces life’s array of valuable learning experiences with passion and diligence.

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You bet. After a few weeks of resting up and considering how the lost maths marks happened, it may have occurred to parents and students alike that a better plan was needed last year.

If we were in a race and, if it were legal to have a head start, we would be crazy not to accept it, right? In 2013, there is a head start available in the race for the final maths marks.

There is a ‘secret weapon’ available during the January School Holidays. “Thank heavens”, you might say!

We all agree that better preparation and less pressure makes a lot of sense; but HOW?

At ‘A’ 4 MATHS, we’ve learned that making certain a student’s skills are up to the coming maths studies means each student accomplishes their schoolwork with greater CONFIDENCE, in less time, with better marks and LESS PRESSURE (on both students and their parents) than ever before.

Please do yourselves a favour and enrol in ‘A’ 4 MATHS Learning Centre’s HEAD START on 2013 Holiday Maths Program, while there are still spaces available.

More GOOD NEWS – its only $250 for 10 hours of unique maths tuition! Phone 9418 4888 A school readiness program incorporating reading, numbers and writing is offered to children in the Pre Kindergarten program.

Wahroonga Prep’s Primary program is carefully structured to allow for development of positive self-esteem and personal development. Students are encouraged to take an active part in creative and cultural activities as well as Sport and Lifestyle.

Wahroonga Preparatory School, established in 1926, offers a uniquely supportive environment underpinned by an academic and personal development program of the highest standard.

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The Early Childhood program aims to provide each child with a happy, balanced and positive start to their education. The school’s Pre Kindergarten students learn through play and a variety of stimulating learning experiences designed especially for them and suited to their stages of development.

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Wahroonga Prep opens the door to a progressive, stimulating and exciting journey into the world of life, culture and knowledge.

The school features excellent teaching facilities, small classes, high teacher to pupil ratio and dedicated teaching staff.

For further information visit the school website at www. wahroongaprep.nsw.edu.au or phone 94893921. www.livinglocalguide.com.au

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EDUCATIONNews Bronze Medallion,” Knox MIC of Surf Life Saving, Jono Giles-Sproule.

The boys patrol at Whale Beach on Saturdays throughout Terms 1 and 4 and compete in swimming, board and other races at carnivals. Each boy is expected to contribute 25 patrol hours over the summer.

Surf Life Saving began as a sport at Knox in 1998. The program aims to provide the students with essential surf safety, resuscitation and rescue skills as well as improving their fitness through regular trainings and competitions.

KNOX YEAR 11 SURF LIFE SAVERS DOUG ORCHARD AND NICK BATE

The red and yellow flags were back in the sand on Saturday as Knox surf life savers returned to Whale Beach for their first patrol of the season.

About 40 Knox boys from Years 9 to 12 are participating in the Surf Life Saving program this summer.

“This year we have about 15 boys from all year groups doing their

captures the teenage essence and the kind of mental wars we have and what we think, and how hard we fall in love. She really has a good writing style for a teenage headspace,” says Elyse. “She makes you laugh and cry, and wonder what will happen next!”

(L-R) ELYSE COMPTON, JESSICA BLAKE AND SHANNON HANDLEY TALK WITH WENDY HARMER

Roseville College Years 7 and 8 students gathered to hear renowned comedian and author Wendy Harmer talk about writing and her new teen novel, “I made Lattes for a Love God”.

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"As a community based sport, Surf Life Saving also allows the boys to give back to the community by volunteering their time throughout the season," Jono.

novel that is written especially for their age group; her first was “I Lost My Mobile at the Mall”.

Year 8 student Elyse Compton says Wendy’s characters are very likeable and, in this new novel, she expects humour, romance, friendship and emotion.

“I think Wendy Harmer really

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Fellow students Shannon Handley and Jessica Blake agree. Shannon says she loves Wendy’s books because her amazing humour comes across in very clever, witty, thoughtout expressions. She is looking forward to asking Wendy what she means by “Love God” in the new book’s title! Jessica says that Wendy’s books have “brought much joy to my reading because they’re filled with relevant teen issues in a humorous storyline.” www.livinglocalguide.com.au

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EDUCATIONNews offered. Whilst four students selected predominately drawing submissions, many of the works had other elements such as video, printmaking, painting, photography, drawing and ceramics. A work entitled 'The Universal Blanket' was submitted to photomedia.

Ravenswood celebrates the nomination of over 50% of the Visual Arts candidature for ARTEXPRESS. Ravenswood has a proud tradition of excellence in Visual Arts reflected in the consistently outstanding results for the HSC Visual Arts students.

Ravenswood girls are encouraged from a young age to engage in creative problem solving, conceptual thinking and self-expression. They are supported

by a curriculum which focuses on strong technical skill development and critical investigation. Students are extended on an individual basis and also have the option of after school specialist classes or working in the studios with their teachers.

The girls are taught by outstanding Arts teachers who have deep understanding of traditional and contemporary practice.

The works nominated for ARTEXPRESS this year reflect the diverse studio practices

This year's nominations continue the relationship Ravenswood has enjoyed for many years with ARTEXPRESS. In 2011 there were 16 nominations from a cohort of 37 Visual Arts students, 17 nominations in 2010 from a cohort of 34 Visual Arts Students, 13 nominations in 2009 from a cohort of 31 Visual Arts Students, and in 2008 Ravenswood topped the state in Visual Arts and also had 23 nominations from a cohort of 30 Visual Arts students.

“The workshops are designed for students who are passionate about their chosen subject area and who are ready to meet new academic challenges,” Ms Loch said.

With a dedicated group of carefully selected tutors, the Explore program offers different workshops each holiday period and has now extended the program to cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 8.

JACQUELINE HARVEY JOINS ABBOTSLEIGH'S HOLIDAY PROGRAM

A commitment to the needs of gifted and talented learners has inspired Abbotsleigh to develop a holiday program, The Explore program, especially for academically gifted children in Sydney's north.

The program is directed by Abbotsleigh's former Dean of 24

Middle School, Sarah Loch. and is now entering its second year after offering fascinating workshops such as ‘Release Your Inner Voice!’, a writing course with award winning author John Larkin, as well as one day programs exploring law, creative arts, drama, puzzles and puppetry throughout 2012.

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Look out for Explore's summer program for the upcoming holidays, which features workshops on Ancient Egypt, the science of seeing and light, environmental art, presentations and speaking, and two day advanced writing workshops with the acclaimed Alice-Miranda series author, Jacqueline Harvey. www.livinglocalguide.com.au

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Ravenswood girls are encouraged to discover their potential and grow their gifts, talents and skills through a range of activities both within and outside the classroom. They are also encouraged to value the gifts, talents and skills of others.

Girls are provided with learning opportunities that not only develop academic knowledge and understanding, but also provide girls with life-long learning skills.

Ravenswood girls are encouraged to be caring. The school seeks to foster an ethos where students are led to not only care for themselves but to also care about others.

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BRENDAN DEWAR - BRENDAN DEWAR'S PATISSERIE

PETER BARTER - THE COOK'S GARDEN

DAVID FELTON - TABLESPOON

We selected a few of Ku-ring-gai's favourite places to eat and caught up with Brendan Dewar from Brendan Dewar's Patisserie (St Ives), Peter Barter from The Cook's Garden (North Turramurra) and David Felton from Tablespoon (Lindfield). We asked these top chefs about food this summer and what we can expect.

BRENDAN DEWAR Brendan Dewar trained with Pierre Hermes in Paris, has had extensive experience working at some of Sydney’s supreme establishments such as the ANA hotel, now the Shangri-La Hotel, Lindt Chocolate Cafe and Rockpool where he had Adriano Zumbo as his apprentice. Each of his desserts displayed is an individual work of art. “We get a lot of people come in just to have a look. We make a joke about charging a museum entry fee,” says Brendan.

What prompted you to open your own shop?

For years I worked for other people. I wanted to see if I could turn it around and make something my own. People go to Zumbo because he’s one of the best and has done a world of good for pastry. I want people to travel from other areas and come to the North Shore to see what we are doing. The North Shore needs more businesses like this on offer to attract people here.

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You claim your head pastry chef, JuJu Hsieh, is the master of macarons?

There are a lot of macarons in Sydney; A lot are made from a machine but JuJu pipes them all by hand. Her signature flavour has to be Watermelon.

She can design any macaron to any shape, like they are doing overseas: bunny rabbits, hot-cross buns, lady beetles, strawberries. It’s freaky how good she is as they are not easy to make. She is currently working on Christmas designs - coming soon.

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COVERStory QUICK QUIZ 1. What did you inspire to be when you were a child?

A journalist 2. How long have you lived on the North Shore?

30 years in Wahroonga

What are the trends for summer?

Modern, with a traditional twist using seasonal fruits, stone fruits and berries. It might be a berry pudding with mangos inside. Our industry is now full steam ahead with creativity. This Christmas, we have to remember it’s not snowing.

We should serve cold desserts such as a berry tart or mousse.

Weddings, croquembouche and profiterole towers are taking over the fruitcake. We also do a lot of triple chocolate cakes for weddings.

What impact have programmes such as Master Chef had on the industry and employment?

At the moment, with all of the coverage from these shows, they make it look glamorous, but the industry is facing a problem as there aren’t enough young people wanting an apprenticeship, not enough people patient enough to stick with it.

It must be exciting to have creative freedom?

Yes it is. The B-Mac (a pastry in the shape of a hamburger) came from us just saying, “I feel like a hamburger today”.

A lot of people are familiar with The Triple Chocolate Cake, which is especially popular around Christmas. We use good quality 28

ingredients and ensure the textures are right. This makes it unique and I would like to be remembered by it.

People are now ordering it as their wedding cake.

The JuJu cake is very unique in appearance and taste. It has mousse textures, is nice to eat and is smooth like ice-cream.

The thing with pastry is it’s hard to point out something original. If I put pomegranate onto an orange panna cotta, it has an individual twist on it, something on it that makes it yours with a subtle hint.

It doesn’t have to be traditional to taste good.

I’ll let you in on an idea in the making: the poison apple –it’s Snow White’s apple with a little shot of alcohol inside.

Is there a strange/unique ingredient we can look out for?

3. How long have you worked on North Shore?

5 years 4. Favourite dessert?

Ice-cream 5. Favourite thing to do in Ku-ring-gai?

Visit the National Parks.

I love escaping the city and being central to Dural, the beaches and National Parks 6. How do you like your coffee?

Strong Lattes. I’m really fussy!

7. School you attended?

St Leo’s 8.

Favourite ingredient?

Chocolate. You can’t have so many options with other ingredients.

Chocolate is like wine; there's so much you can do with it

We have to be careful not to make it too whacky but we have a panna cotta and instead of vanilla in the mango we put vodka and cracked pepper.

In your opinion, what country achieves/inspires the best meals?

These days in my opinion, the best pastries are in Asia. Singapore is outstanding. Japan, without a doubt in my mind, is the best place in the world for patisseries. They were very clever about it.

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PETER BARTER

popular, but I would have to say our soufflé of the day with vanilla Peter Barter started out at bean ice cream has become sixteen years of age as an apprentice at Blacktown Worker's another of our signature dishes.

Club and has since worked for In your opinion, what country some of the world's leading achieves/inspires the best meals? establishments both locally and For me Spanish cuisine inspires me abroad. Some of his experience the most. Their food focuses on includes: Head Chef at Jasper's quality produce and every region Restaurant in Hunters Hill, has its own style and flavour. I running a gastropub in London, think they are leading the way in Essence Restaurant at King St Molecular Cooking also.

Wharf and then in March 2009 he Favourite food combinations? began as Head Chef at The Cook’s Pork and shellfish is one of my Garden in North Turramurra. One favourite food combinations. of Peter’s signature dishes is the I think they complement each soufflé of the day with vanilla other perfectly. At the moment bean ice cream. we have on our menu Apple What lead you to becoming The Cook’s Garden’s head chef?

I wanted a change of scenery, having previously worked in the city for three years. The fact that The Cook’s Garden was a blank canvas when I started made it very appealing.

What trends in food can we expect this summer, including wedding food trends?

The trend at the moment seems to be leaning towards sharing food. Plates in the middle of the table create a more relaxed and social feel. Weddings also are adopting the sharing trend with cocktail style weddings proving to be quite popular.

Wood Smoked Pork Belly with Sautéed Balmain Bug Tails.

Is there a strange/unique ingredient we can look out for, at The Cook’s Garden?

This summer I will be using some unique coastal vegetables such as Samphire and Beach Bananas.

They are a succulent style of plant that grows on beaches and coastal areas. Their salty flavour matches very well with fish.

What impact have programmes such as Master Chef had on the industry and employment?

Master Chef has, in a way, glamorised the industry. This is not a bad thing because it has sparked interest for people wanting to get Is your signature dish still classic into cooking but it doesn’t show lamb shank pie? the long hours and hard work it The lamb shank pie is still very actually takes in becoming a Chef.

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What did you aspire to be when you were a child?

I was big into sport so I wanted to be a professional sportsperson

2

How long you have lived locally and where?

I lived in Lane cove for years and since then have moved to Westleigh

3 How long have you worked on the North Shore?

3 years 4

Favourite meal?

Fresh chilled seafood sitting on a beach anywhere with icy cold beer

5

What is in your freezer?

Edamame, brick pastry, minced pork and vanilla bean ice cream

6 Favourite thing to do in Ku-ring-gai?

Fishing at Bobbin Head 7

How do you like your coffee?

Small double shot flat white with two sugars. Strong and sweet

8 School you attended?

Tyndale Christian School 9

Hours in a typical day?

A standard day is about ten - twelve hours with an hour break between services

10 Favourite ingredient?

Good Extra Virgin olive oil

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DAVID FELTON David has extensive experience working as a chef, for half his life, in a range of top restaurants both in Australia and for two and a half years in the UK, specialising in fine dining. “Funnily, I used to work here (at Tablespoon) in 1993 when this place was called Perdies. Very interesting to compare how much has changed since then,” said David.

What lead you to become Tablespoon’s head chef?

An opening came up only a few weeks ago. I sourced it out in the paper, applied for it and was lucky enough (and thrilled) to get the job.

What trends in food can we expect this summer?

I think we will see a lot of Asian-style food, exploring different colours, aromas and tastes. Consumers are asking for more choices in food, with freshness being the most important.

What is your signature dish?

If I had to choose one I would say, chocolate flourless cake.

What foods are popular at Tablespoon?

They love our ‘grab’ items, such as muffins and breads. When diningin, our customers love the Salmon Wonton Snack and our lamb and chicken sandwiches. We have a varied menu with many popular items!

In your opinion, what country achieves/inspires the best meals?

Asian countries. The Asian culture focuses on fresh produce, old and new techniques and styles. This is now very big in Australia, especially as the population has become well educated in food. Ten or fifteen years ago people didn’t really know what they wanted. They now know what they want and do their research online, for example. Customers are very specific on their flavours and styles. It’s great as it lifts our game as chefs, making our job better as we become more accountable. The bar has been raised!

Is there a strange or unique ingredient we can look out for, this summer, at Tablespoon?

Yes, black sea salt. It has only been on the radar for a short time. We have a dinner coming up and we will be serving crispy-skin barramundi with black sea salt.

How long have you lived in Ku-ring-gai?

All my life less the three years I was travelling

2. How long have you worked in Ku-ring-gai?

Around twelve years 3. Favourite meal?

A good lasagne 5. Favourite thing to do in Ku-ring-gai?

Visit the Lane Cove National Park 6. How do you like your coffee?

Short black 7. School you attended?

Gordon Primary School and Asquith Boys High 8.

Hours in a typical day?

6:30am to about 4:30pm. We don’t open nights

9. Favourite ingredient?

Manuka honey

What impact have programs such as MasterChef had on the industry and employment?

(Laughs) MasterChef creates illusions in the industry. A lot of people, when starting in hospitality are shell-shocked by the preparation they are faced with. They imagine they will walk straight in and start working on creating cakes and pastries. They don’t realise how much preparation is involved. It has glamorised the food industry, which basically involves a lot of work. You really have to love this job to be in it.

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Carl and Lisa have been serving the local community for years with stores in Waitara at Paradise Fruit Land & Turramurra at Fita Fruita Eastern Road where Manager Vince and Jeanette from customer service continue to provide exceptional friendly service.

Pymble to serve them better”

They are very excited to be opening a 3rd store in Pymble where the fresh produce and great prices will continue.

Lisa said, “Dad goes to the markets 6 days each week in order to bring the best produce, fresh every day”.

Adding, “he is dedicated and has the experience to endorse his promises."

We asked why people shop with them rather than at the supermarket for fresh fruit and vegetables? “There are 3 main reasons; the freshness is incredible, the quality is always served at a high standard and great prices”.

Lisa has stated that, “We have many loyal customers that travel from Pymble and other places CARLS TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER: nearby to our Turramurra store, so In order to ripen stone fruits in we decided to open a new store in season, leave them out of the

fridge until they are ripe and then store them in the fridge once they are ripened.

Capsicums should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge away from fruits like pears and apples.

Always keep potatoes out of the fridge in a cool dark place to stop them going green.

“As an opening special we are offering 10% discount to all pensioners during the month of December” said Lisa adding “We know people want - quality and freshness. This is our aim and what we will provide”.

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KU-RING-GAI LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS WE’VE BEEN BUSY DONATING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND A CAR!

By David Langdon, Chairman, Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited

$135,000 Presented at Ku-ring-gai Community Grants Night

Hawkesbury, Rotary Club of Turramurra, KYDS, St Edmonds School, Chabad House, Ku-ringgai Historical Society, Active Opportunities, West Pymble Scouts and Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop to name just a few.

The full list of recipients is available on our web site at turramurracommunitybank.com.au under ‘Community Grants’.

In addition to these Community Grants, the Mayor and the Community Banks announced a $15,000 sponsorship of the inaugural Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run to be held in March next year.

David Langdon, Chairman KFSL and Mayor Elaine Malicki presenting cheque for $15,000 for the Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run

The 2012 Ku-ring-gai Community Grants presentation night held on November 12 was a huge success and was attended by over 120 people. The grants are part of a joint partnership between Ku-ringgai Council and the Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches. This is the first year of a three year sponsorship arrangement whereby the bank will contribute $75,000 per year to create an expanded Ku-ring-gai Community Grants program.

Community Grants totalling $135,000 were presented to 37 community groups. Recipients included Ku-ring-gai Youth Orchestra, Lifeline Harbour to

The $225 million of banking business already entrusted to our Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches delivers the profits that Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited (KFSL) returns to our local community in the form of sponsorship, community grants, donations and shareholder dividends.

Toyota Hilux given away at KBF Dinner Mr Phil McCarroll AM, CEO of the McCarroll Automotive Group, delivered an informative speech that gave an insight into his business success and his passion for giving back to his local community to more than 90 guests at October’s Ku-ring-gai Business Forum dinner.

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During his speech Phil told of the journey his career in the automotive industry had taken beginning with a 30% share in a Ford Dealership in Cooma to the present, running an automotive group that represents nine manufacturers and delivers around 7,200 cars annually.

In his address Phil highlighted some of the lessons he had learnt along the way and the things that had helped him to survive and prosper in a very competitive industry.

The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches have already returned over $1.25 million dollars to the local Ku-ring-gai community during the last nine years. But they are not just giving away money.

On the night of the dinner, they presented the keys of a Toyota HiLux utility to Kevin Callinan from the Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop otherwise known as “The Shed”. The vehicle will be used by “The Shed” for tasks including picking up materials and delivering finished items to local community groups.

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COMMUNITYNews OUR TURRAMURRA BRANCH HAS HAD A MAKEOVER!

By Denice Kelly, Senior Branch Manager

Our Turramurra branch was recently closed for four days while it underwent a refurbishment that has transformed it into a ‘Branch of the Future’. The interior of the Turramurra Community Bank® Branch now boasts the latest in banking technology in a bright modern, open plan environment.

The old security screens and counter are gone and a new era of informal banking has arrived.

The branch has been designed to promote a welcoming and

engaging environment that will allow our customers to choose how they interact with us. The new layout incorporates technology that will make transactions more efficient and allow our staff more time to spend with you. Our customers are now able to talk one-on-one with our team members in a comfortable sit-down environment. They can also use the latest self-service technology, such as our coin counting machine, a fast deposit box and phone banking.

One of the last occasions we celebrated in our old Branch interior was our 9th birthday party on October 19. Approximately 50 people attended including staff

members from Bendigo Bank State office, directors, customers and friends. It was a time to celebrate and to reflect on the past nine years of serving our loyal local customers who now number more than 3,500. Please come in and visit us in our wonderful light and bright Turramurra branch.

If you would like to speak to Denice Kelly about any of your banking requirements, please give her a call on 0428 437 761.

STOP PRESS! Michele Ferris was recently awarded the ‘Pride of Workmanship’ award from Turramurra Rotary Club.

Two of our staff, Rosie Aldrich & Gabrielle Phipps, were also recipients of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and have been selected to undertake a 3 day leadership course to be held at Vision Valley in the New Year.

EASTERN ROAD QUALITY MEATS – DOG BONES CONTINUE TO FUND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEPAL Local butcher, Allan Waldon has been running Eastern Road Quality Meats for 16 years and has 9 employees.

Five years ago he bought a farm and now grows most of his own beef and goats. To Allan, his business is all about building a rapport with his customers and providing exceptional service and quality. Eastern Road Quality Meats has a reputation for producing award-winning sausages. In August this year at The RAS of Tasmania’s ‘Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards’ this tradition continued with wins for “Best Chicken Sausage”, “Best Lamb Sausage” and “Best Overall Sausage”.

Allan has been a customer at Turramurra Community Bank® Branch since its inception and was a founding shareholder. He has numerous accounts, both business and personal at the branch. What he likes about the Turramurra branch is that when he calls, he can talk to someone that he knows and who knows him and is familiar with his accounts.

Several years ago, after a trip to Nepal, Allan was inspired to raise money to help educate Nepalese children.

Allan raises funds by selling dog bones in exchange for a gold coin donation. His “Dog Bones Build a School” program is now raising $7,000 - $10,000 a year. When Allan first heard about Shree Bhairabi Primary School in Gorkha, there were 39 children being taught in the one classroom. There are now 175 children in 7 class rooms. In addition, another 3 schools in Nepal are being supported with funds in varying ways with a total of 800 - 900 children benefitting from the program.

Eastern Road Quality Meats is open Monday to Friday from 7am - 6.30pm and on Saturdays until 2pm.

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COMMUNITYNews HAMLIN FISTULA ETHIOPIA (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital was established in 1974 to treat poor Ethiopian women suffering from the horror of obstetric fistula.

Over 2,800 patients are treated annually using a surgical technique pioneered by Dr Reg Hamlin OBE and Dr Catherine Hamlin AC in Ethiopia more than 40 years ago. To date more than 35,000 patients have been treated free of charge, thanks to donations and the ongoing support of the Ethiopian Government.

At the age of 88, Dr Catherine Hamlin continues to operate, train surgeons and oversee a network of regional hospitals and the Hamlin College of Midwives. “We do not treat just the hole in the bladder. We treat the whole patient with love and care, literacy and numeracy classes, a new dress and money to travel home”, said Dr Catherine Hamlin AC. The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches were thrilled to sponsor a “Dinner with Catherine” in September where approximately $70,000 was raised to support this inspirational cause.

After reading Dr Hamlin’s autobiography, ”Hospital by the River” eight years ago, South Turramurra resident Lucy Perry decided to volunteer.

She is now the CEO of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia) Ltd, a brand new entity in Australia. Lucy heads up the only official, authorised organisation in Australia representing the work of Dr Catherine Hamlin, the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and the Hamlin College of Midwives.

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia) Limited - Phone: 9440 7001 Web: hamlin.org.au All donations made to Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia over $2 are tax deductible.

KU-RING-GAI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN THE PARK In mid-September, local families headed to Wahroonga Park to enjoy the KPO’s ‘Last Night at the Proms Ku-ring-gai Style’ twilight concert hosted by Ku-ring-gai Council.

Resplendent in their handsome new red KPO/Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® T-shirts, the orchestra presented a program of firm family favourites (including music from Mary Poppins and Phantom of the Opera) to the delight of the 3000 strong audience.

“The concert provided an opportunity for the KPO to promote our love of music more widely in the community and we have had a lot of really positive feedback since the event. We hope that in partnership with the Bank, we can continue to make a significant difference to community life over the next three years” said KPO President Anne Cahill.

PURE GRAPHICS Pure Graphics is an award winning design and advertising company based in South Turramurra. The company was established by Bruce and Lucy Perry 20 years ago and specialises in providing creative solutions for print and digital media to medium to large businesses.

Lucy was a member of the original steering committee of the Turramurra Community Bank® and has been banking with the Branch since they opened. All the Perry’s business, personal and charity accounts are held with the Turramurra Branch.

Lucy said, “I love my bank manager”. She and Bruce like only having to deal with the one bank manager for all their accounts and love being able to just pick up the phone and speak to Denice Kelly directly when they need to. Denice also helped them set up the account for Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia) Limited with Community Sector Banking.

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Treating pain using analgesics is a fairly ‘hit and miss’ approach. It is more effective to determine the nature and cause of the pain and to treat that instead. Get to the root of chronic pain, target the source of the problem to relieve symptoms and return to good health.

The diagrams shown below may help you to understand some of the most common chronic pain patterns (referred pain) and location of its source – ‘where the pain is coming from’.

HEADACHES SCM muscle refers pain to the neck, face and head. It can be a cause of many kinds of headaches, dizziness (is called ‘dizziness muscle’), redness, tearing, strain of the eyes, blurred/ double vision, pain in the ear and atypical facial neuralgia. SCM is also an important functional part for vigorous or labored/effortful breathing.

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entrappers’. Symptoms may include widespread referred pain to the arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and neurological symptoms like weakness, pins and needles, numbness. They can mimic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Continued on page 41.

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In a healthy personal or professional working relationship no-one sets out to deliberately cause another person pain. However, when conflict arises, our emotions can run high and when we are caught up in the emotional maelstrom, old ineffective ways of fighting need to be replaced with constructive measures with a focus to benefitting both parties.

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In this edition of Living Local, I want to share some thoughts of Kevin Bailey, CFP FFPA, one of Australia’s leading professionals in personal investing.

DON’T SIT ON THE FENCE However, you have to be careful not to lean too far the other way and spend your investment life sitting on the fence. It is a mistake to think that you aren’t taking any risk leaving your money in the bank. Over time the ravages of tax and inflation can decimate your capital. But a high interest savings account is a great place to park your capital in the short term whilst you complete your research and consider the recommendations you’ve had.

when decisions become complex or we are under the pressure of time. But what if you knew the true price of your rash decisions - would Also, if you have had a bad you still be so eager to decide in investment experience and feel haste and repent at leisure?

Are you an impetuous and a little like you’re once bitten impulsive investor? Do you take Is it wise of you to simply chalk and twice shy, it is worthwhile solace in the knowledge that if it up to experience and console remembering the importance of you make a wrong decision you yourself by selling out of that getting back on the horse. can always change it later? Or poor investment? Unfortunately maybe you are at the other end of many people repeat their mistakes SEEK GOOD ADVICE Of course if you are going to the spectrum and suffering from without understanding why. analysis paralysis, or so immobilised Don’t forget about the long term. do your homework then all of this presupposes that you are by fear and doubt that you never Imagine for a moment that getting good information. Whilst actually make a decision? Perhaps the decision you make today is the media has an important role you are the eternal optimist, or irreversible for at least the next to play it should certainly not maybe you always see the glass five or even ten years. Would you be the exclusive source of your as half empty rather than half full. be satisfied that you have enough knowledge. It is also important What makes you this way, is it information to make a rational to keep a balanced perspective. nature or nurture? judgment and are you willing to The economic environment isn’t An honest self assessment of what live with the constant reminder always reflected in investment motivates you, what your values, of your choice for years to come? performance as markets often fears and aspirations are and what This simple shift in your mindset discount information in advance. factors have influenced the way could save you a small fortune Clearly, there is no room for that you think and feel is no easy by preventing you from getting complacency but investors need to task. But if you are willing to have caught up in ‘the madness of an open mind and to challenge crowds’ whilst you conduct a more keep an open mind and seek good your own beliefs it will probably thorough analysis about whether advice that is rooted in sound make you a better investor. the investment meets your needs. financial planning and investment principles. Your financial planner UNDERSTAND HOW YOU Too many people get suckered by should be someone you can trust MAKE DECISIONS the hype, fearing that if they fail to and rely on to give you the benefit How can an understanding of how act immediately they will miss out. of experience as well as some you make decisions turn you into a Some sales people feed off this coaching and mentoring along successful investor? Most of us lead anxiety with ludicrous statements the way. busy lives and many of us choose like, ‘this special discount offer's Think about it! to get by on instinct, especially only good for today’.

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Most speakers ramble or speak too long. Take a lesson from Sandra Bullock’s Academy award acceptance speech for The Blind Side and notice the elements that make it effective.

Last night I watched an acceptance speech that was mind-numbing and unending.

I wished I was in the dentist’s chair getting a root canal instead. Whether it’s the Emmys, Oscars or a Business Award, it is the same experience where people give boring speeches, thanking a long list of people.

With the end of the year approaching, you might receive an award or prize for helping out in the community, being the best sales person, or winning a contest.

Here is how you can give a knockout acceptance speech by remembering 5 points.

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1. Start with a humorous opening line. “Did I really earn this or did I wear out?” Humour in an acceptance speech works if you keep it short and with a good punch line that is relevant.

2. Acknowledge the competition. Sandra spoke to each of the nominees by name and said what she appreciated about them. You can mention other participants that made the competition tough.

3. Thank the people who gave you the award and helped you to achieve your goals. Sandra thanked the family who provided the story, the people who made the film, and people who showed her support. You can thank your company, institution sponsors and mentors for their contribution.

about for her and thanked all the mothers who take care of children. She skilfully transitioned into thanking her mother and her husband. You can also thank your close friends and family for their support when you have put in the long hours and their words of encouragement.

5. End with a thank you and exit the platform. Commit to ending on time. Finish your speech strong.

PS: It is better to prepare an acceptance speech and not receive an award, than to not prepare and you do receive an award. Always be ready to give a speech with impact.

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BEYONDLocal “THE QUESTION IS NOT, CAN THEY REASON? NOR, CAN THEY TALK? BUT, CAN THEY SUFFER?” ~ JEREMY BENTHAM, 1823.

In addition to moral and ethical considerations, there are compelling economic arguments as to why live export should be banned. According to an independent report, the live export trade has had the following implications for Australia: 1. A loss of $1.5 billion in GDP 2. A loss of $270 million in household income 3. Around 10,500 jobs sacrificed (Heilbron, 2002).

For the last three decades, many millions of animals (particularly cows and sheep) have been boarded, forcibly and callously, onto massive 'carrier' vessels en-route to foreign countries as a result of the live export industry.

Their fate, predetermined and poorly regulated, is to be sacrificed for 'cultural practices', tradeagreements and economic profit.

Even the most hardened drover would have to agree that upon seeing an export vessel being loaded with its live 'cargo', in preparation for what will be a long and deadly journey, this practice is cruel, unnecessary and quite indefensible. However, in the absence of empathy or compassion, over the years, millions of animals have died on the high seas before they have even reached their distant destinations. Such extreme waste and shameful neglect is not justifiable, but it is strongly reflected in the high rate of travel-mortality.

Upon arrival, animals endure further trauma and suffering. They are thrown, dragged and handled inappropriately. Some sheep are shoved into car boots to be taken away for 'home-slaughter'.

Many animals have their throats slit without being pre-stunned as most importing countries do not have the appropriate laws in place to ensure protection and humane treatment of animals that arrive from Australia.

Animal overcrowding leads to sickness and death, which also makes it easier for importing countries to claim that animals are diseased and to then reject the 'cargo'. The token veterinarian on board each ship is unable to provide adequate care or treatment. In September 2012, this was made evident with the rejection of Australian sheep in Bahrain and Pakistan. Despite being healthy, twenty-one thousand sheep were brutally slain or buried alive by local authorities in Karachi, Pakistan.

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These losses arise because animals are exported live rather than processed onshore. The economic benefits of onshore meat processing are clear: 1. Job creation (especially in regional areas) 2. Value-adding to the economy 3. A growing market overseas for meat that is slaughtered humanely.

In summary, our focus should be on animal welfare and the gradual cessation of the liveexport industry altogether.

HELP STOP LIVE EXPORTS 1. WSPA ‘Humane Chain’: humanechain.org.au 2. Order a free ‘Live Export Action Pack’: animalsaustralia.qnetau.com/ take_action/action_packs.php 3. Put a sticker on your car: stopliveexports.org/help-stop-live exports/take-action.html 4. Write a letter to your local MP or send an electronic letter via the RSPCA: rspca.org.au/how-you-can-help/ campaigns/ban-live-export/ 5. Donate or support WSPA, RSPCA, Animals Australia or Stop Live Exports!

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BEYONDLocal turtles lazily swimming in the channel, on our way back from North Bay, was a really memorable experience.

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Beach, the only surfing beach on SEND US YOUR PHOTOS the Island (excluding the various reefs). You can kite surf , hire a Send us your holiday pics and kayak and paddle across the lagoon story for your chance to be published in our next issue. to Blackburn Island or across to North Bay. The fish life wherever we We’d love to hear from you! Email: snorkelled was amazing and seeing editorial@livinglocalguide.com.au

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As the Qantaslink Dash 8 touched down we began anticipating the snorkelling, walking and rest we would soon experience.

With a warm welcome we checked into Pinetrees Lodge. Pinetrees is one of the original guest lodges that provide three meals and afternoon tea! We then set off for Ned’s Beach after hiring bikes from Wilson’s and enjoyed our first snorkel of the week.

The coral at Ned’s is as good as that on the Barrier Reef and so accessible from the sandy beach.

We organised a trip to North Bay with Howea Divers, which was truly memorable. As we landed and walked along the beach, the Sooty Terns were sitting on their eggs on the edge of the sand or fussing over newly hatched chicks. The bird life

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St Augustine’s fulfilled all their goals and are very keen to return next year.

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Like most of the independent secondary schools, St Augustine’s at Brookvale runs a community service program, The SEA program, (Service, Education & Awareness). The idea is that the boys do some volunteer service as part of a horizon expanding adventure overseas.

monsoon rains before they could proceed. If not transfixed by the plunging falls from the edge of the road, the views are spectacular. Manaslu, over 8,000 metres high and where 11 climbers died in an avalanche in September, is visible most of the way.

We arranged for a party of 13 year 10 boys and 4 staff to camp at our schools in Arupokhari for 6 days as part of a two week SEA program visit to Nepal, from 25th September to 1st October.

As St Augustine’s specially asked for a physical job, we arranged for them to cement render the outside of the Bhairabi school buildings. Rendering the buildings, while very desirable, has not been a priority.

Fortunately the St Augustine’s team had $8,000 available for materials which was enough materials to render the outside and most of the inside of the school, a major step forward.

Just travelling to Arupokhari is an adventure in itself. The tar road ends some 5 hours from Katmandu at Gorkha, the provincial capital. The dirt road steadily deteriorates as it winds deeper into the Himalayan foothills. Several stops were required to rebuild the road to repair damage from the 52

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The background is interesting.

St Augustine’s has previously sent SEA program groups to Nepal to work in a school for disabled children in Kathmandu.

Dean of the Middle School, Mr. Peter Nolan was keen to arrange a ‘hands-on’ alternative in the Nepal hills. A staff member at St Augustine’s knew someone in the UN mission to Nepal, who was approached for a recommendation. The UN person asked the Australian Embassy, and the Ambassador recommended our project!

The bone bucket at Eastern Road Quality Meats has been a great source of fund raising. To July we banked $5850.00 from the bone bucket. I expect it will be around $10k for the year hopefully. I am travelling to the school on 1st Jan with 4 local people from Wahroonga on a fund raising adventure trip...

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A couple more quick stops at the Smelly Cheese Shop to grab some much loved Labna from Binnorie Dairy and on to Tamburlaine Wines for some dessert wine for Tina and we were heading home after what had been a fantastic escape for the day.

It was a glorious spring day and my friend Tina and I jumped in the car mid-morning on our way to the Hunter Valley.

After a beautiful two hour drive we arrived at the Hunter Valley Visitors Centre and picked up a map and tourist guide.

Second stop was Peterson House, producers of premium sparkling wine. We knew what we wanted so, even though the tasting room was jam packed with bus loads of people, we quickly purchased a couple of bottles of their very special Sparkling Botrytis (the only one I’ve ever seen) and

walked next door to the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company to have the mandatory (in our eyes) strawberry skewer dipped in chocolate.

We grabbed a bite of lunch and then went to Ivanhoe Wines for our one and a half hour personalised seated wine tasting using our voucher from the spring edition of Living Local Magazine.

The tasting was fantastic, great service, fabulous wine, great cheese platter and the rocky road for dessert with coffee, just yum! The setting at Ivanhoe is gorgeous. Sitting on the balcony watching the geese wander around the lake and beyond that, seeing the vineyards that produce the grapes used in the wine you taste, is lovely.

Armed with a case of wine we jumped back in the car.

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Write out your weeks menu and leave it out so you remember to take meat out of the freezer. This saves you having to think of things to cook each night and money as you’ll shop more effectively. Also take a photo of your menus so you can look back and remember your meal options.

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transparent lines of trade can be opened up to ensure farmers and their workers are getting paid a fair wage and have adequate working conditions as well as support for their families.

If you are willing to put your foot forward in supporting ethical trade, you have to understand that there are costs involved to maintain these standards. As a result, be prepared to pay a higher premium.

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The advice from long range weather forecasts seems to be that this summer will be hotter and drier than last summer.

Certainly it has already been hot and our gardens are dry already.

MULCHING Plants can be helped through a hot dry summer by mulching the garden beds. The layer of mulch holds moisture, helps the soil and plants cope with the heat of summer whilst suppressing weeds. Preparing the soil is the first thing. Weed the garden bed, fertilise the soil and water thoroughly. Soil wetting agents can also be sprinkled over the soil before mulching and raked or

mixed in, especially in pots. Mulch with a layer of wet newspaper and your mulch of choice e.g. lucerne, sugar cane or pea straw which are better than wood chip in my opinion as the mulch eventually breaks down and adds to the soil mix. Watering the mulch while you are spreading it keeps the dust down. Make sure that the mulch is cleared from the plant stem or it will rot.

WATERING Plants need deep watering in summer, ideally with recycled grey water or collected rain water if possible so that water bills stay affordable. Early morning watering is probably best so the

plants do not become stressed during the day. Some say that watering at night can leave plants wet for long periods and lead to problems with fungal disease.

PRUNING Fast growing summer crops like tomatoes need to be pruned and tied to stakes. Fruit should be removed as it ripens so that insects aren’t attracted to rotten fruit. Azaleas, Rhododendrons and other shrubs can be trimmed or pruned when they have finished flowering. Wisteria needs to be regularly trimmed, otherwise it will go places you don’t want it to!

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YOURHome FRUT AND VEGETABLES There’s nothing better than growing your own fruit, vegetables & herbs. Citrus trees love the sun & there are many dwarf varieties available which are great for pots. Create a herb garden & use them to jazz up salads, sauces & dressings. Keep them healthy with fortnightly applications of the liquid fertiliser Powerfeed for Vegies.

December is officially the first month of summer & the month for entertaining at home so most of us will be planning a quick garden makeover.

PLANTS We all like to have our outdoor areas looking colourful for Christmas so here are just a few of the many plants that are available right now.

Hydrangeas are at their best at this time but keep them in the shadier areas as they need shelter from the harsh summer heat.

In contrast, Vincas love the sunshine & heat & this superb perennial will flower right through to the end of Autumn.

POTS Potted colour is great to instantly spruce up pots & empty spots in the garden. The pick of what’s available now are the petunias, lobelia, alyssum & bedding begonias. Use Thrive for Flower & Fruit, a soluble fertiliser high in potassium, every couple of weeks to keep those flowers coming. Hang baskets of colourful spreading Petunias, Geraniums & Dichondra Silver Falls in your sunnier areas & Nodding Violets, Tahitian Bridal Veils & lush Bostons Ferns in the shadier parts.

The Mandevilla is a fast growing climber that produces abundant white, pink & red flowers & talking of climbers, you can’t go past the heady scent of the Chinese Star Jasmine.

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WATERING Water your plants well – deep watering & mulching will go a long way to ensuring their survival through the heat of summer. Fertilise your plants with Garden Gold every couple of months to keep them well fed & apply a seaweed solution like Seasol to promote root growth & to help your plants cope with the stresses of heat & the inevitable pests & diseases.

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Put it in a white ceramic pot to show off the red leaves & make it the centrepiece on your table.

Give one to a friend or loved one, after all, a plant is the gift that keeps on giving!

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Bingo is a bright lively boy. He has an easy nature and seems to get along with all the people who have taken him for a walk. He is inquisitive and a quick learner.

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YOURHome HOW DO I REMOVE A TICK? If a tick is found, it should be removed as soon as possible.

Tweezers or special tick removing hooks can be used to gently lever or pry them off the skin. Your veterinarian can show you the best way.

WHAT ARE TICKS? Ticks are small external parasites that attach to and suck the blood of animals (and humans). The most common species and the one we are most worried about with our pets is the paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus). They are found along the eastern coast of Australia from North Queensland and all the way down to Victoria.

HOW YOUR PET GETS THEM? Ticks attach to pets by climbing onto grass, low foliage or bushes where they wait for passing hosts to attach to and feed on.

HOW TO CHECK PETS? Checking your pet daily for ticks is extremely important especially if you live in tick prone areas.

To check your pet for ticks, use

your fingertips to feel through your animal’s coat. Ticks or tick craters (raised areas where a tick may have attached) feel like small lumps on the skin surface.

SIGNS OF TICK POISONING: • Lethargy • Weakness or loss of coordination in the hind legs (wobbliness or not being able to get up) • Change in the bark/meow • Retching, coughing or vomiting • Loss of appetite • Progressive paralysis to include the forelegs • Laboured or rapid breathing If your pet shows any of these signs it is very important to have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as affected and untreated animals may die.

WHAT DOES TREATMENT AND PREVENTION INVOLVE? Treatment essentially involves the administration of a tick anti-toxin and supportive therapy in hospital until your animal has recovered from the tick poisoning and is strong enough to go home.

Prevention, as always, is better than cure. Products available include sprays, rinses, spot-on treatments and tick collars please consult your veterinarian for more information on what is appropriate for your pet.

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YOURHome The decisions about what is needed in a future property vary for everyone. Sometimes it seems impossible to find independent advice and obligation free support you require in making these decisions.

Kevin Hinder, a JP and Upper North Shore Specialist, understands many of the downsizing options available to you and, over the years, has helped many families in Ku-ring-gai make the right decision. He can provide many of the answers to your questions and take the pressure off moving home.

Is it time to enjoy the finer things in life rather than spending precious hours on maintenance and upkeep of the home? Are you sick of being tied to daily chores? Do you want more travel, more comfort and less stress?

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Once the decision to downsize is made, it is a good idea to start sorting and clearing rooms in the house that are currently not being used. Bedrooms that were once occupied by children, rumpus rooms or other less frequently used rooms where you will often find items that have not been used for quite some time and that can be passed on to children, grandchildren, charity or perhaps sold on eBay.

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Welcome to the third issue of YOURHome!

Inside you will find homewares, real estate, gardening and more.

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Time To Downsize

Rescue A Doggie

How To Avoid Ticks

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Garden Makeover

Fair Or Fairly Traded?

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