The Bugle 23 February 2019
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Boardwalk costs blow out to $9.5m Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray has advised councillors that, based on an analysis of the available information, he estimates the cost of the Minnamurra River Boardwalk project at $9.5 million. This is more than double the $4.5 million allocated by the State Government in the 2017 Budget to fully fund the project. Over $600,000 has already been spent on the design and assessment stage of the project, headed by environmental consultants, Cardno. Councillors received news of the shock cost blow out just prior to the February Council Meeting. The design of Stage I (at
the northern end of the project) is 65 per cent complete and the design of Stage 2 is 35 per cent complete. Despite it adding weight to a Notice of Motion by Councillor Don Watson to pause the process to consider the costs and benefits, a decision was made to continue with the project. The decision came to a casting vote by the Acting Mayor, Councillor Andrew Sloan, who chaired the meeting. In casting his deciding vote, Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan said there would be other opportunities to assess whether the project should go ahead. The $4.5 million grant was
Battle to protect Kiama’s western border p3 Other coastal councils come to town p3 Kiama Bowlo marks Centenary p5 Introducing the Slow Food Snail of Approval p13
Find out what’s on at Cardno’s Project Manager James Olsen with Gino Belsito, Council’s Director of Engineering & Works this year’s at the announcement of Cardno being selected for the design and consult phase of the project Kiama Jazz & obtained on the basis of long been a dream of the strongly championed by concept designs drawn up Minnamurra Progress Asso- Councillor Mark Way. Blues Festival for $30,000. The project has ciation and has been
Boral looks to quarry in reverse The scale of Bombo Quarry essary before the area can be can be appreciated by learn- redeveloped. ing that it will take at least It’s early days, but it is five years to rehabilitate less expected that the future use than half of it with clean fill. of the whole site will include That timing may stretch out a combination of residential, to eight years depending on the employment, commercial and quantity and timing of clean potentially tourism purposes. The rehabilitation work fill that can be secured. will utilise clean fill from Having ceased quarrying on its 45ha holding, on the tunnelling infrastructure western side of the 109.4ha projects in metro Sydney. The rock will be transsite, in 2014 Boral is soon to lodge a DA to allow it to ported down to the site by begin the rehabilitation nec- rail and road. Crushing may
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The location of the Boral land is outlined in red
be required and the material fill will be done at night, will then need to be compacted although it is proposed the to engineering standards. placement and compaction It is expected that some will be restricted to between receipt and unloading of the Continued on page 6
However, as Cllr Watson pointed out, when the grant was awarded it had not been formally endorsed by Council and its tourism, economic, social and environmental impact had not been assessed. He presented a petition with 2,256 signatures asking for the route of the southern end of the Boardwalk to be moved closer to the bank. In strongly defending the Boardwalk, Cllr Way pointed to the recent IRIS Resident Satisfaction Survey that showed 70 per cent support the Boardwalk, the highest approval rating for
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Full program guide in our centre pages. There are over 70 gigs, all free! Plan your Festival now. Details of the artists available on the Festival website.
What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
On weekends
exhibition Masonic Hall, Collins St NSW Wavesailing Competition Gerroa
Live music at The Sebel, Saturday 9 Mar Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Saturday 23 Feb Kiama Sevens Kiama Showgrounds. Kick off at 8.30am and the finals from 3pm. Entry $10. Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm The Sky is Blue See right
Sunday 24 Feb Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm
Thursday 28 Feb ADFAS Talk on The Gates of Hell See right
Friday 1 March Pics & Flicks: Backtrack Boys Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm. $10 or less. International Womens’ Day lunch See page xxx
2-3 March Kiama Arts Trail Various studios www.kiamaartstrail.com
8-10 March Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival See pages 8-9
9-10 March Kiama Woodcraft Group
FOKL and KDHS Talk: David Dufty on The Secret Code-Breakers of Central Bureau See right.
Saturday 16 Mar Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall
Sunday 17 Mar Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm
Saturday 23 March Second Hand Saturday Black Beach, 8-noon
23-25 March Inaugural Football Writers Festival More next issue
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Building resilience Shine Women Kiama, an organisation dedicated to empowering women through personal development, is hosting a free informal evening with local professional jazz musician Deborah Decembre. Deborah will share her learnings about becoming resilient in a tough world, through song and chat. The event is suitable for all ages. Shine’s next 8 week life skills course begins in May. Details: Thursday March 7, Church Point Centre, 1 Terralong St, 7-9pm RSVP Jessica 0488 706 942 or Pam 0427 738 468 jagmclaren@gmail.com or KAC office 4232 2066 weekdays 9-3pm
Seeing the art in rugby phers including Jeremy Brennan, Josh Brightman, Linda Faiers, Richard Freeman, Stuart Walmsley (seen left), and Tim Wilson. Funds raised from the sale of the photographs, and an auction that was held at the opening, will help send sending two young Kiama players to competitions overseas in April: Harvey Austin to represent NSW Country in America and As a fringe event of the tradition,” says the Art Bar’s Canada, and Alex Swan to play for NSW Combined Morgans Kiama Sevens, Bruce Ferguson. “Just like a game itself, High Schools in South Africa. held on Saturday 23 February, the Little Blowhole Art Rugby Life has a bit of eveDetails: Until Sunday Bar is hosting Rugby Life, a rything from superstars to 3 March, 4 Tingira Cres, photographic exhibition and buggie smugglers, streakers, Weds and Thurs 5-9pm, fundraiser for the local and blood, sweat and tears.” Fri and Sat 12-3pm and The exhibition brings rugby community. 5-10pm, Sun 12-6pm. “Rugby Life is a humortogether the work of some ous and touching exploraof Australia’s leading sports tion of this great sport and journalism and art photogra-
World class art talk How the Japanese code was broken The Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Shoalhaven’s next talk is by Dr Jacqueline Cockburn. Still a regular lecturer at the likes of the Victoria & Albert Museum and Christies Education, she was with the University of London for over twenty years. Her talk will examine Rodin’s commission for The Gates of Hell. Started in 1882, they were not fin-
ished by the time he died in 1917. Taking inspiration from Dante’s extraordinary work, Rodin did wonderful drawings and then filled his magnificent doors with figures which would inspire his entire career. Details: Thursday 28 Feb, 7.30 pm, Berry School of Arts. $25 for non-members, including light supper and wine afterwards.
David Dufty, a Canberrabased writer and research is coming to Kiama to talk about his book, The Secret Code-Breakers. It describes how during WWII Australia built a sophisticated intelligence network from scratch, our own version of Bletchley Park. Australian code-breakers succeeded in cracking the codes of the Japanese Army and Air Force, significantly
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influencing the course of the Pacific war. Mr Dufty will give an illustrated talk on his acclaimed book and copies will be available for signature and sale. The author has degrees in psychology at Newcastle and Macquarie Universities, he has worked in statistics and social research at the University of Memphis, Newspoll and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. He is
also the author of How to Build an Android, a nonfiction account of recent developments in robotics and artificial intelligence. Details: Saturday 9 March, Kiama Library Auditorium, 2.30pm. Entry will be by donation of $5 for members/$8 for guests. All are welcome and afternoon tea is provided.
Battle on to protect Kiama’s western border Kiama Council has belatedly requirements,” says the rejected a request to prepare Chair of the Kiama Central a Planning Proposal to Precinct, Peter O’Neill. rezone 38ha of land on its “Apart from it being outwestern outskirts to yield side the KUS, we can also 400 allotments. see issues with flooding and As the matter had not traffic if the proposal were been dealt with within the to be approved.” required 90 days, the develMr O’Neill says that oper had already appealed within 10 years the Bombo to the Southern Joint Quarry site will be ready for Regional Planning Panel for development and it has a determination. more than enough capacity The land in question is to provide more housing. adjoining Greyleigh Drive The Council report notes and Old Saddleback Moun- it is in the midst of developtain Road. It is beyond the ing a Local Strategic Planridgeline that denotes the ning Statement (LSPS). edge of the town, and will This which will set out a 20 see suburbia creeping into year vision for land use and the Valley. managing growth and The proposal is to rezone change to retain community the largely grazing land to identity and values. a mix of residential zones, “It would seem inapproincluding low density, me- priate and premature at this dium density, large lot resi- time to rezone sites that are dential and seniors living. not included in the KUS There will also be environ- until Council has finalised mental conservation zones its LSPS setting out an and public open space. agreed strategic direction for In rejecting the request to the Municipality,” it says. prepare a proposal, CounIn 2015, an application to cil’s planners on many rezone a smaller parcel of grounds, including it being the land into 32 lots was inconsistent with the Kiama rejected along similar lines. Urban Strategy (KUS) and The Planning & Develthe position that Council opment Forum, organdeclared in October 2017 ised by the combined that it would not support any new planning proposals Precinct groups ahead of the State Election, outside of the identified town boundaries in KUS. has had to be postponed “The developer has misdue to the unavailability represented the need to have of a number of speakthe land developed for ers. The new date will Council to meet its housing be posted on facebook.
Amongst the 95 pages of the recently released IRIS Resident Satisfaction Survey is a new section that deals with customer perceptions of Council customer services. While the overall satisfaction rate remain high (78 per cent, down from 82.6 per cent) and satisfaction levels for services and facilities provided is higher than the state average, this new measure shows customer service has room for improvement. Of the 500 residents questioned in the survey, the 49 per cent who had contacted Council within the past year were asked to rate their satisfaction with the service. The developer’s Site Layout Plan shows the extent of the proposal While 52 per cent said
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Details: The Community Satisfaction Survey is available on Council’s website.
The annual Australian Coastal Coun- the legal risks faced by coastal warm Kiama welcome.” cils Conference is a highlight of the councils in relation to planning for The theme for the conference is year for representatives of Australia’s climate change Coastal Challenges – Smarter Solutions. coastal councils, policy makers, re Proposed changes to arrangements One of the papers to be presented at searchers and others with a stake in the for natural disaster funding, which the Conference will detail the findings future of the Australian coast and its will shift more of the recovery costs of a research project commissioned by communities. onto the states and local government the Association and conducted by a And this year the 200 delegates from the impact of tourists and other visi- University of Sydney research team 47 councils are coming to Kiama, the tors on coastal communities led by Professor Nicole Gurran, Chair first time it has been held on the NSW The continuing impacts of high of Urban and Regional Planning and South Coast, thanks to a long campopulation growth on coastal councils. Policy. paign by Councillor Neil Reilly, who “Management of the nation’s 36,000 Cllr Reilly says, “I understand the has attended the last nine conferences. kms of coastline is left almost entirely research identifies a definite need for The role of the Association holding to local councils and the Association is clearer guidelines from state governthe Conference is to advocate on bethe only body that specifically reprements on how to manage these issues half of coastal councils. sents their interests at a national level, which are rapidly emerging around It also commissions research on be- so it is quite a significant event,” says Australia.” half of councils in coastal areas in re- Cllr Reilly. Other important areas of discussion lation to a range of coastal issues, in“The conference, being held from 6 will include Climate Risks and Recluding: to 8 March at the Pavilion, will be a sponses; Coastal Policy Proposals for the shortfall in resources to meet unique opportunity to showcase Kiama the 2019 Federal Election; Online increasing demand for infrastructo an Australian and internaShort-term Holiday Rental Platforms; ture and services tional audience. Smart City Strategies; Smart Coastal coastal erosion and the projected “If you see delegates wandering Tourism Strategies; and Ocean Safety impacts of sea level rise around, make sure you give them a and Beach Management.
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they were satisfied with their experience, 32 per cent said they were dissatisfied (18 per cent saying they were strongly dissatisfied). Generally, Council administrative services such as hall and reserve hire, and accounts receivable/payable and rates recorded higher average satisfaction ratings. In contrast, residents who contacted Council regarding services related to planning and infrastructure such as engineering, building or development enquiries and tree management were relatively less satisfied with their experience.
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Need help learning the lingo? The number of Kiama residents who are not native English speakers is growing, and in response to this Kiama Anglican Church is proposing offering free weekly English Conversation Classes as a community service. The 2016 Census found that 910 people or 4.2 per cent of Kiama residents speak languages other than English at home, an increase of 24.1 per cent in five years. If you or someone you know could benefit from these classes please either drop an email to office@
Around the schoolgrounds
New Principal for KPS KAC’s Pamela Baxter with Kiama residents of Kiama, Nurgul Nash (Turkey), Rasha Saleh (Syria) and Katja Budde (Germany)
kiamaanglican.org.au giving preferred times and level of English or call 0406 320 232. Once class times are agreed upon by majority
student availability, the times will be publicised here and through other channels. Classes will be held at the Church Point Centre.
After seven years at Flinders “I’m really passionate Public School, the last two about quality teaching and as relieving Principal, Natalie learning for all students. Marshall has taken up the “I have worked with a role of Kiama Public School’s number of schools across Principal. the region to enhance their She says she is looking learning practices and am looking forward to being forward to using her background in instructional lead- able to utilise my skill set ership in the area of literacy here in Kiama.” At this point she is workto improve what is already ing with the School Execua great school.
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The new Principal, Natalie Marshall, with School Captains (left), Jaylan McCutcheon and Sienna Smith, and Vice Captains Daisy Laird and Jackson Farland
tive to see what the School’s needs are before implementing any new programs. At 34, Ms Marshall is one of the youngest principals in the state.
Year long celebrations to mark Kiama Bowlo’s centenary A time capsule buried in day that I said to him as a 12 1969 to mark Kiama Bowl- year old - ‘You’ll be there to see the capsul opened in ing Club’s first fifty years has been removed in prepa- 2019, Dad, you will be 90.” ration for its opening at the Having recently turned 90, first celebration to mark the Trevor will be there, along with many people whose Club’s 100th year. The time capsule contains families have had a long historical items and records association with the Club of the Club, and perhaps a over the years. few surprises. In March 1919 over 30 Club Director and chair of local residents held a public its History Committee, meeting to declare an interBronwyn Campbell, was est in forming a bowling and there to see it buried and so recreation club. The Club was her father, Trevor Jones. was formed in May and the “He reminded me the other land on the corner of Noori-
nan and Shoalhaven Streets was purchased for £180. By 1921 the Foundation Members (see box for many family names that have long connections in our area) had established a clubhouse, a green ready for play and a croquet lawn. The following years saw more greens added and a new clubhouse built. The Sixties, Seventies and Eighties were the heydays of the Club, when it played a pivotal role in the sporting and social life of the town. Events are being organised each month throughout the year to mark the centenary. Details: Sunday March 10 Bowls 10 am to noon; Time Capsule opening 12.30pm to 1pm; Sausage sizzle from1pm. $10 for bowls & BBQ. $5 BBQ only. All welcome. Left: The 1925 Pennant winners Top: The time capsule being excavated Right: Making news in 1976
The Club’s Foundation Members G Knight (Jeweller), Cpt E Blow, W Cornford (Mayor and Hairdresser), S Cocks (Photographer), J Cope (Town Clerk), A Carson (Carrier), Dr Fox, C Stevenson (Grocer), C Simmons (Grocer), Dr R Beith (Local GP), J King (Dentist), T Anderson, J McCaffery (Brighton Hotel), S Major (Shoe shop), P McDermott, M Ryan (Solicitor), McInnes-Nish (Kiama Pharmacy), W Walsh, W G Brade (Dentist), N Hindmarsh (Garage), W Boles (Farmer), M Hosie, Filmer Brothers (Bakers), Rev T Jenkins (Minister), H Colley (Farmer), C Cullen (Grand Hotel), K Ryan, R Thomas, M Sullivan (Newsagent), J Reynolds and A Nicholson.
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Bombo Quarry
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RED HOT SUMMER CONCERT KIAMA SHOWGROUNDS Sunday 3 March 2019
ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION BONG BONG STREET FROM SHOWGROUNDS TO ROUNDABOUT IN MANNING STREET 10.30am to 11pm If you require any further information please contact: Deb Alexander on 0414 857 738 Get The Bugle emailed to you. Join our mailing list: emailthebugle@gmail.com
7am and 10pm. The work will be covered by the conditions of its existing Environment Protection Licence. A Boral spokesperson told The Bugle, “An acoustic assessment is still being completed for the application and will guide the inclusion of appropriate noise mitigation. “While not yet determined, this might typically include noise bunding (mounds), and the positioning of plant and equipment in a way which reduces the potential for noise to be received outside the site.” Residents with concerns about the impact of the proposal will have the opportunity to attend community information sessions held by Boral during the exhibition period. Railcorp is still quarrying its 59ha section of the site, and Cleary Brothers owns and operates on the rest. They have yet to indicate their timeframes for ceasing work there.
The latest recipients of Destination Kiama’s Above and Beyond Awards are Kate Sharp of Milk & Honey café and Statewide Quality Services, the business that looks after the cleaning and presentation of Kiama Village shopping centre. Kate won the award for her helpful and sunny disposition, and her willingness to do all she can to make people enjoy not just their visit to the café, which is now in Terralong St, but also to Kiama. She’s someone who clearly enjoys her work. Statewide was recognised for their behind the scenes work in making Kiama an attractive destination, no matter how busy the season.
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Concern over music festivals Kiama Council has agreed to make representations to the State Government urging it to reconsider its new rules for music festivals given their unintended consequences for local festivals. Folk Club President Russell Hannah and Folk By The Sea Co-ordinator Rod Cork are concerned that the Government is rushing the new rules through ahead of March 23 State election, without proper consultation “with anyone who has any understanding of community festivals”. They believe the new regulations involve additional charges and a duplication of the risk assessment and safety management plan which is already required by councils.
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Club news Busy program for Kiama Art Society While the Kiama Art Society’s main event for the year is its exhibition in late August, President Helen Pain wants to let artists of all levels know there are host of learning activities on offer throughout the year. “Kiama Art Society has a jam packed and interesting year planned,” she says. “We have a very healthy membership, but there is always a warm welcome for new members. “Our activities cover demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and social events, so there is something for everyone – beginner to advanced.” Here’s a taster of what’s coming soon: March 2: One day workshop on Watercolour with Kathy Karas, 9.30-4pm March 5: Demonstration of new products and techniques by Jazco, 1pm March 27: One Day workshop on Acrylic Abstraction with Gitte Backhausen, 9.30-4pm April 2: Botanical Illustration Demonstration by Peter Wale, 1pm May 1: One Day workshop with Kerry Bruce, 9-4pm All these activities held at the Society’s home, The Historic Coachhouse, Farmer St, Kiama. Details: To find out more, contact Robyn McMillan on 0407 939 528 or Helen Pain on 0432 232 054 or find the Society on facebook or at www.kiamaartsociety.org.au
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Kiama Art Society Committee 2019 - Ray Teasdale, Susan Alexander, Doreen Teasdale, Colin Harwood, Helen Pain, Kathy Karas, Robyn McMillan, Heather Netherclift (Absent Karen Wright)
Extra entertainment for BH The Kiama Men’s Shed recently made an old school wooden Bobs Set and donated it to the residents of the Blue Haven Aged Care Facility. Although traditionally played on a table with the ball being hit with a cue, the staff have adapted the game so it can be played on the floor with a golf club used to hit the ball into the slots. This works very well for the residents and the game is proving popular as they hone their skills. In appreciation, the Kiama Men’s Shed has been presented with a cheque by Friends of Blue Haven to help with the ongoing running costs of the Men’s Shed. The welfare group have
First National Real Estate Coast & Country was recognised for outstanding achievement at the General Excellence and Marketing Awards, held at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency on Saturday night. The awards recognised the best of First National’s NSW agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now vying for a national GEM Award. First National Coast & Country principals Jason Stalgis and Terry Digger said the results show how successfully their staff leveraged the network’s customer acquisition strategy to overcome weaker market conditions in 2018, and still deliver outstanding results for clients. “Nothing beats hard work and a solid commitment to delivering for customers. That is exactly what our staff did in 2018,” Mr Digger said. At the presentation, First National Coast & Country’s staff members were also recognised for their individual performances with Jason Stalgis receiving a Gold award, while Julie Vaux, Andy Wharton, Ryan Stalgis and Joe Dignam received Silver awards. Terry and Jason said the First National GEM Awards are an important event as they as they encourage First National’s agents to aspire to an ongoing process of performance improvement that benefits customers. During the evening, a charity fundraising auction was held that raised $10,500 towards Kids Helpline, which is a major new sponsorship initiative for First National Real Estate nationally in 2019.
Jarrett Cup sponsorship also bought a huge 75” TV for residents with part of the proceeds from the recent Fete. The Friends of Blue Haven are always looking for new members to help provide extra comforts for residents. Contact Col Rathbone on 0402 800 679.
President of Friends of Blue Haven Aged Care Facility, Annette Young, with Kiama Mens Shed Executive Phil Tippett (holding cheque) and John Mennie. The Bobs Set is in foreground.
First National Coast and Country Kiama have continued their support of the Kiama Women’s Bowling Club with the sponsorship of the 2019 Jarrett Cup. The Cup has been a part of the Kiama Club since 1962 when the then owners of the Terralong Street Newsagency, Keith and Val Jarrett donated the superb trophy for the annual event and this year it attracted 20 teams from up and down the coast. This year it was won by the team from Wiseman’s Park. They were presented with the trophy by First National Coast and Country sales representatives Claire Nunn and David Hall. A team from Kiama were runners-up.
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Dementia Friendly Kiama is holding the next of its education sessions in March. The training will focus on providing effective support and strategies during the different stages of dementia and increase your awareness and understanding of dementia. Details: Friday 8 March, Gerringong Bowling Club, 9.30-1pm, free. Contact Council to book on 4232 0444
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any project. river’s ecology. Mr McMurray says that As previously reported in “It is very disappointing the meeting will only be to The Bugle, the Friends of the Greens councillors voted consider endorsing the REFs, the Minnamurra River have against last night’s motion.” not give an endorsement for the project to proceed. strong opposition to the over The REF for Stage 2 is water stretch of the path to currently on exhibition. “The full impact on Counthe south - concerns that A community information cil’s finances and other issues have been deepened with session has be arranged, will have to be considered the release of the Review with attendees being asked before that decision is made. of Economic Factors (REF) to register and lodge questions. This process will involve public consultation.” for that section of the route. The REFs are set to be “The overwater stretch considered for endorsement Details: Stage 2 information will have up to 42 piles, at an extraordinary Council session - Monday 4 March, driven into the river bed an meeting on 26 March. If Kiama Golf Club, 6pm. average of 10 metres,” says they aren’t endorsed, then Register at kiama.nsw.gov.au Friends’ Chair, Will Chyra. new rules will mean a full or on 4232 0444. “This will obviously have Environmental Impact a significant impact on the Study will need to be done.
Mayoral Column A word from Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan while Mayor Mark Honey is on leave histories from Kiama nota- from the recent Community bles such as Charmian Clift Satisfaction Survey, where and Arthur Campbell. residents gave Council a Of course there’s heaps of 78 per cent approval rating. photos of historic buildings, IRIS Research, which conearly settlers, prominent ducted the Survey, asked local families, local industry, residents to rate a range of schools, clubs and sporting Council services. teams. You can even check It’s no surprise to me that out historic postcards and Kiama Library and the great early subdivision maps of staff and volunteers there our municipality. received a glowing report Many would know that The library staff have from the more than 700 I have a keen interest in done a fantastic job getting people surveyed. preserving our heritage. Explore Kiama’s Past up In fact, the Library not This is why I’m very excited and running. only received the highest about the launch by Kiama But they are still working rating of any Council serLibrary of its new digital away, digitising and upload- vice, it is the highest rated platform called Explore ing more material to the new library service of any CounKiama’s Past. platform. They tell me what cil surveyed by IRIS in Explore Kiama’s Past you can see now is just the NSW. Well done one and all. allows anyone with internet tip of the iceberg. access to the Library’s The Library is also very rich collection of historical keen to get help from the images, documents and community, in terms of recorded oral stories from supplying them with as around our area. much information as possiIn our next issue we will Kiama Library has an ex- ble about the items in the cover the proposed expantensive history archive, and collection, particularly the sion of surf schools on this new platform provides photos. Seven Mile Beach at Gereasy to use search functions A lot of photos have been roa. Space did not allow to enable you to get the donated to the Library over this issue to be sufficiently most out of their collection. the years, sometimes withaddressed in this issue. The database, which you out a description or attached All three operators have can reach via the Library information. lodged DAs to increase website (www.kiama.nsw. So I encourage you all to their operations. gov.au/library), is arranged check out Explore Kiama’s While the operators are by subject-related albums. Past, and become part of garnering support from the You can use the ‘keyword’ this great community project public, both the South search function to scan by contributing your knowl- Precinct and the Gerroa across the whole database, edge about the history of Community Association catching any mention of the Kiama and what life used object to commercial term searched. to be like. school activity between You can find out about While on the subject of the Crooked River and Track 6. the people of the past who Kiama Library, many of you If you wish to share your helped make Kiama what it would be aware of the views, drop a line to is today, and listen to oral splendid results for Council emailthebugle@gmail.com
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“After our first 6 months, we invented a position called the token male due to Thriving Women is holding Last International Women’s a few men expressing their an International Women’s Day saw the launch of a wish that they could perDay lunch with young sciwomen’s variety night at form at such a great event. entist/engineer/agriculture Port Kembla, called She’ll “We call them our token entrepreneur Anastasiia Be Right. males as a way of calling Volkova as guest speaker. “We’ve had a very sucout how many panel shows Still in her mid 20’s cessful year including huge Anastasiia is at the forefront of acts coming to perform with in the wider world so often predictive analytics in agricul- us, sold out shows, and our have just one female.” Nick Rheinberger will ture and co-founder of an ag- favourite metric, a group of play that role at the 1st tech startup, FluroSat. It uses regulars who come back state-of-the-art crop models, each and every month,” says birthday show, supporting Diana, Makedonka Stoilova, remote sensing imagery and one of the instigators and Malika Elizabeth, Di Barkas machine learning to identify performers, Kiama local and Sally Lopez. crop stressors. Diana McLaren. If you can’t make it for the Details: Friday 1 March, “We created it with the party, then catch She’ll Be The Pavilion Kiama, idea that we wanted to sup- Right on the first Friday of 11.30-2pm. Tickets are $48 port more females to get up each month. and are available from and perform. As far as we Details: Friday 1 March, www.thrivingwomen.com.au know we were the first reguServo Food Truck Bar, lar all-female comedy room Port Kembla, $12-$15. in Australia. Page 12 The Bugle 23 February
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The local chapters of the nity Farm that my wife international Slow Food tends, and we also source movement, Slow Food produce from other growers Saddleback and Slow Food there,” he says. Berry to JB have launched “I’m always on the looktheir participation in the out for local produce to add Snail of Approval recogni- to our menu. tion scheme. “All of the fish we use is “It has been going in bought whole and fresh, and Europe for some time,” says is line caught. Slow Food Saddleback’s Businesses that qualify Celia Ward. will be awarded with their “It is a well recognised certificates, and a decal to symbol that the food offered put on their door, at a cereis prepared on the good, mony at Surf Beach. clean and fair principles that Details: Applications close are core to the Slow Food Friday 15 March. Forms are movement (see box). available at www. “By highlighting the work slowfoodsaddleback.com.au these restaurants and eateries are doing, we want to encourage diners to appreciate the effort they are putting in.” Local food producers, artisans, retail outlets and eateries that meet the prerequisites are being asked to self nominate for assessment by a Slow Food committee. Luke Basic of Silica at Surf Beach is one restaurateur keen to be involved. Having grown up on a property in the Blue Mountains eating local produce, and then training at Aria and Bentley in Sydney, Luke has a strong commitment to cooking from scratch using local, seasonal and sustainable produce. “We’ve got a couple of plots up at Dapto Commu-
Silica’s owner-chef Luke Basic, with Slowfood Saddleback’s Convenor, Celia Ward
Practices Slow Food is encouraging In the Slow Food context: Good means seasonal food of good quality which is flavoursome and healthy Clean means food that is produced in ways which preserve biodiversity and does no harm to the environment Fair means fair conditions and pay for producers and staff and still being a fair price for consumers.
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Postcard home On January 3, a small group of 100 Rotarians self-funded their journey to participate in the first 2019 Mega Polio Campaign in Agra, India. Why so much interest, you may rightly ask, in what appears to have little impact on these travellers, from ‘polio free’ Australia, Canada, USA, Norway and the UK? A great question, especially since the World Health Organisation (WHO) considers that most countries in the world, including India, are now ‘polio free’. In fact, since Rotary International embarked on the ‘impossible dream’ in the 1980’s of eradicating the world of polio, there are now officially only three countries that have not been completely scourged from this terrible disease. The huge country of India is critical, as it border the two largest of these – Pakistan and Afghanistan. My wife and I represented Kiama in the Rotary District 9675 contingent (covering southern Sydney and down to Kiama), led by District Governor Sue Hayward and District Governor Nominee Warwick Richardson. Once in Agra we donned fresh flower leis, bright yellow vests, Rotary hats and participated in a public walk through narrow streets in a poor part of the city. This was all to ensure that the ‘polio-free’ message was firmly entrenched in the minds of all. On the day of the Mega Polio Cam-
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paign we gathered at an outlying hospital where we broke into groups led by a nurse or doctor to go to our designated area. In our small village we found a group of nervous women waiting for their children (under 5) and babies’ immunisation drops. The nurse quickly tutored us in how to orally supply two drops of the oral vaccine, although getting some babies’ mouths open was initially a little challenging. After several hours the steady stream of children slowed but the nurse advised still many more had not presented. At this point, an elderly woman was enlisted to walk the rough streets, knock on doors and summon the miss-
ing children. It was inspiring to see the village ‘matriarch’ demanding, even yelling sternly, to mothers that they must bring their babies for the vaccine. So, hopefully you have a glimpse of why Rotarians, health officials and governments around the world continue to work tirelessly to eradicate polio from the world… we are almost there. India is a fine example of determined dedication in getting the job done and all those on this Campaign were humbled, honoured and excited to observe and now bring home this uplifting story. Barry Wilson, Kiama
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Sign up for tuckshop duty Kiama Public School’s new healthy canteen menu has received an enthusiastic response in its first few trading weeks. P&C Canteen rep Victoria Stewart says the response to the new wholesome canteen items has been “insane”, as queues of smiling kids line up to see what’s new each recess and lunch. With a menu that supports local providers and 90 per cent homemade items, we are told the KPS kids are all jostling for position each recess to taste new items such as milo bliss balls and homemade anzac biscuits, while parents are loving the approach to a grazing lunch such as the new bento style tasting plates on offer. All
of the staples are there too, with locally baked bread for sandwiches, pita pizzas and homemade sausage rolls. As part of its strategy to broaden the P&C’s reach to the wider Kiama community, young and old with a bit of time on their hands are invited to help by volunteering to do a three hour shift during the rest of Term 1. The team are pretty confident that once you experience the excellence of the KPS kids’ manners, you’ll be coming back for another shift, including a free lunch. Details: Contact Victoria on 0437 277 709 or welovekpscanteen@ gmail.com to find a shift that suits your schedule.