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HEADS NEWS
Shoalhaven Heads Community Newsletter produced by a local for the locals
February 2015
Established 2004
New Members of School Parliament for 2015:
Volume 11 - Issue 2
Prime Ministers - Kysha Thomson and Kai Creary
Deputy Ministers - Josie Maddinson and Ned Simister
Public School 2014 Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received
awards at the Shoalhaven Heads Public School Annual
Presentation Assembly on Wednesday December 10, 2014.
Enterprise Award
Alex Miller
Heads News Writer Awards
Senior - Amelie Rudd
Junior - Ruby Marshall
Tye Brown
Emily Gillen
Emily Gillen
Sari Boardman
Quiet Achiever
Consistent Achievement
Sports Girl of the Year
Ann Sudmalis Young
Achiever
Citizenship
Creative Arts
Premier’s Sporting
Challenge Medal for
Sportsmanship and Sporting
Achievement
Bomaderry High School
Scholarship
NSW Premiers Reading
Challenge Gold Award
Outstanding Achievement
VIEW Club Encouragement
Jade Robinson
Piper Ryan
Jemma Howard-Coney
Dakota Rose-Scott
Ethan Springall
Piper Ryan
Amelie Rudd
Hayden Starkey
Mia Oakford
Congratulations also to all other award winners on the day.
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February 2015
Volunteers and community benefit from the
Monster Charity Day
Kids having fun, learning how to fight fires (and squirt passers by!)
The BBQ crew
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The 2015 Monster Charity day was held Sunday 4th
January at the Heads Hotel overlooking the Shoalhaven
River. The weather was perfect during the day with a late
thunderstorm holding off until just after the raffle had
finished.
All our charities were there on the day, including
the Head’s Rural Fire-fighting Service, the Heads Surf
Life-Saving Club (SLSC), the Volunteer Marine Rescue
(VMR), Shoalhaven Heads Pre-School and Apex’s ‘The
Shack’ - all helping out by selling tickets for all our raffles,
and informing the public on how important it is to have
these volunteers to keep our beaches safe, our homes safe
from fires and our fisherman safe at sea.
The Raffle Prizes included a 4.2m Boat with trailer, a
Hobie Fishing Kayak, a 6-Burner Outdoor BBQ with party
packs, and more.
The Apex volunteers were kept busy all day in the BBQ
area cooking lunch for all the guests, with MP Gareth Ward
sweating it out and adding his culinary skills to the fare.
Radio personality Adam Straney was our MC for the day
and our auctioneer - He kept the crowd amused with his
theatrics. - A big thank you to Adam and his family for
helping out on the day.
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Where’s Wally?
Local musicians Ricky Lynch, Dos Enos and King Dog
& the Cats donated their time and expertise to keep the
atmosphere pumping throughout the day.
A big thank you goes to:
Companies and Individuals that donated items for our
auction and equipment for the day.
BnS Party Supplies for supplying the Amusement rides.
VMR who had their rescue vessel out at the Heads and
took children and their parents on rides up the River
APEX for their quality BBQ skills as usual.
The Heads Pre-School for running the kiddies corner
with games, face painting, cup-cake making and giveaways.
The Marine Rescue crew
Continued on page 4
Happy birthday Cecily
Photo courtesy of Mel
Michael and Michelle selling raffle tickets
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Monster Charity Day Continued...
The Shoalhaven Heads Rural Fire Service who brought
their trucks and staff along to help out on the day, as well
as the Shoalhaven Heads Surf Lifesaving Club and its
members for also lending a hand.
The crowd of well over a thousand attended the day, and
kept the bar staff busy – including the celebrity Doug May
– XXXX Gold Bar out on the deck.
Everyone acknowledged the community spirit of the
day, and a big thank you to all who attended and put their
hands in their pockets to donate.
A great day was had by all and I must thank all the
members and staff of the Heads Hotel and Fishing Club for
volunteering their services on the day and in the months
leading up to the event - Also to David Bolt, Michelle
Nellestein and Colin Waller for their assistance in running
this event that is growing from
strength to strength each year.
Over $17,500 dollars was
raised for our charities – with
the total over the past 15 years
now exceeding $400,000 - A
great job by all highlighting a
generous community coming
together at ‘the local’ in Shoalhaven Heads.
The rides were load of fun
Marine Rescue on another run up the river
The ice-cream was yum!
The slide was fun
A great day out for everyone
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THE HEADS
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YOUR LOCAL PUB
WINNER IN THE 2012 AHA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
THANKS TO ALL THE LOCALS
AND TOURISTS WHO CAME DOWN AND
SUPPORTED CHARITY DAY 2015!
AN AWESOME DAY WAS HAD BY ALL!
WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY
FRIDAYS 6.307.30PM SOCIAL GOLF
Meat raffle
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– Brekky Weekends
Fresh Fruit & Veg Stall
direct from markets at market prices!
Come in and try our new and improved menu!!
Cakes, olives, sourdough, juices,
seafood and more!
Permanent display in the Hotel Restaurant!
‘Best fish and chips on the South Coast’
Monday Night - Yankee Night!
Southern style Burgers, chicken & more!
Wed Night - Schnitzels with Attitude!
Sunday Night - Carve up Sundays!
Roast – only $15
Sat – Sun BREKKY!
Breakfast with all the usual faves,
including big brekkies, fresh fruit salad,
vegetarian options and more!
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Update of Retirement Village/Aged Care Strategic Plan
Minutes of the meeting held on January 5:
In considering the strategy to take this project forward
the following stakeholders were discussed:
Shoalhaven City Council
NSW Crown Lands
Federal Government – Ann Sudmalis
NSW Government – Gareth Ward
Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council
Private land and interests
In summary the information and assumptions to date are:
This is the right time to vigorously pursue this project
with public support, undeveloped land becoming scarce
and a real need for aged care in our community.
It seems highly unlikely that the NSW Crown Lands is
going to proceed to develop the land without pressure from
our community.
A way to bring a portion of the Crown land into operation as an aged care facility is by Shoalhaven City Council
applying for a licence and then dealing with interested
developer/operators.
While one meeting has been held with Jerrinja there has
been no ongoing contact or response in regard to the land
in the centre of the village.
Shoalhaven Council has identified other potential development sites within and adjacent to the village – these sites
remain options.
Drive will come from developer/operation interest and
community backing – not from government. Finding one
or more interested developer/operators and extolling the
benefits of building in Shoalhaven Heads is the conduit to
achieving this project.
Councillor Patricia White is assisting with guidance and
direction and is liaising with other Councillors on this project. Clr White will seek information from Kiama Council
on the operation of Blue Haven at Kiama as a model.
At this time a combined independent living and high care
(nursing) is the preferred as it is understood the funding
model of having the independent units ensures the high
level care is viable.
Preference is for a not for profit operator although all
models remain under consideration.
It was agreed to: Make appointments with property officers or nominees in known aged care providers to seek
interest in the project. The prospectus has been revised
in accordance with advice from Gordon Clark at SCC to
make the prospectus general in regard to building sites –
this aspect can be discussed in person when appointments
are attended. Ideally three of the subgroup members will
attend each meeting. Robyn will make appointments after
Clr White confirms her discussions with others in Council
who may have direct contacts.
ADVERTISEMENT
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Gareth Ward MP
are delivering for Shoalhaven Heads:
• $1 million for a new artificial reef off Shoalhaven Heads which will
provide a major boost for recreational fishing, scuba diving and
local tourism;
• $3 million for important road safety upgrades on Bolong Road
in Coolangatta and the removal of the speed camera on Bolong
Road;
• $19,518 to the Friends of Curtis Park Arboretum in Shoalhaven
Heads for the creation of a formal entry;
• $130,000 to build a shared path on River Road to improve safety
for both cyclists and pedestrians;
• $15,000 for a learn-to-ride bike path in Curtis Reserve at
Shoalhaven Heads;
• $100,000 for the studies required to progress the opening of
Shoalhaven Heads to the sea;
• $13,353 for Jerry Bailey Reserve Trust to construct a bush track to
connect two recreational areas at Shoalhaven Heads Tourist Park;
• The deployment of two fish aggregating devices (FADs) along the
South Coast to attract fish species including mahi-mahi, wahoo
and marlin;
• $10,330 for a new disabled toilet and wheelchair access path at
Curtis Park constructed by the Shoalhaven Heads Men’s Shed;
• $80,000 for Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club to complete the final
three holes of the course plus an additional $25,000 to upgrade
their 30-year old irrigation system;
• Secured funding to continue to upgrade Coolangatta Road;
Gareth Ward MP
Member for Kiama
• $10,000 for the Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival to support
our local wineries and tourism, including at Coolangatta Estate;
• $6,300 to upgrade the playground fencing at Jerry Bailey
Children’s Centre; and
• $2,500 for Shoalhaven Heads Public School to install a new oven.
For more details on our achievements,
contact Gareth: Phone: (02) 4232 1082
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 102 Terralong St, Kiama NSW 2533
Web: www.garethwardmp.com.au
This advertisement was produced using parliamentary entitlements.
Authorised by Gareth Ward MP, 102 Terralong Street Kiama NSW 2533.
• $3 million in funding for important State 1 and Stage 2 road safety
upgrades on Bolong Road in Coolangatta;
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 7
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February 2015
$10,000 Boost For Shoalhaven
MOUNTAIN RIDGE
WINES
11 Coolangatta Road, Shoalhaven Heads
02 4448 5825
CELLAR DOOR
Open 7 days 11am to 5pm
BREAKFAST
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
8:30am to 11am
Till end of February 2015
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Beautiful views to Coolangatta, Berry,
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Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival following news
the festival will benefit from $10,000 of NSW Government
funding under the Regional Flagship Events Program.
“The Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival showcases
the essence and flavour of the Coast through our region’s
outstanding wine trail and is an opportunity for festival
goers to meet vignerons and winemakers at their cellar
doors,” Mr Ward said.
“I’m delighted the Festival has been successful in
its application for Regional Flagship Events Program
funding for the third consecutive year. The Regional
Flagship Events Program is an important initiative which
supports growth in local economies and attracts visitors
to Regional NSW.
“Last year, the Festival attracted 8,000 attendees, with
around 4,000 visiting from outside the region, a fantastic
achievement which is estimated to have generated approximately $1 million for the local visitor economy.
“The NSW Government is proud to support this
event through our tourism and major events agency,
Destination NSW and I encourage everyone to visit the
Shoalhaven Coast and celebrate this wonderful festival
in June,” he said.
Shayne Bricker, President of the Shoalhaven Coast Wine
Industry Association and owner of Two Figs Winery said,
“The Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival is important
in attracting significant number of visitors to our region
to experience regional wine and locally grown produce,
but to also enjoy other attractions helping to make
an important contribution to
our local economy.
“The Shoalhaven Coast
comes alive during the June
long weekend, attracting
thousands of visitors to
the coast which goes to
supporting local jobs and
local businesses - not only
Winter Wine Festival logo
Pruning - Weeding - General Maintenance
Call Sidney on 0420 245 143
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 9
Winter Wine Festival
CURTAINS
Left to Right Jeff Lester – Roselea Vineyard; Rosie Cupitt – Cupitt Wines;
Barry Starkey – Mountain Ridge Wines; The Hon Shelley Hancock,
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, NSW Parliament and Member for
the South Coast; Mark Foster & Sue Foster – Yarrawa Estate; Ben Wallis
– Coolangatta Estate; Gareth Ward MP – Member for Kiama; Gary Peat –
Cambewarra Estate.
a win for the wineries but for the region as a whole,” Mr
Bricker said.
The Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival will be held
from 6-8 June 2015.
Full festival information available at www.shoalhavencoastwine.com.au and like us on Facebook http://www.
facebook.com/ShoalhavenWinterWine to keep up to date
on all Festival activities.
Historic Coolangatta Estate
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Free Wine & Cheese Tasting
Award Winning Estate Grown Wine
140 Trophies, 1500 Wine Awards at Regional, National & International Shows
Lunch Wed to Sun 12 - 2.30pm
Featuring local produce including our speciality, the Coolangatta Regional Tasting Plate
Alexander’s Vineyard Bistro - Tues to Sat from 6pm
Bookings Essential
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9 Hole Public Golf Course
Self Guided Historic Village Tours
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Weddings * Conferences * Special Events
We carry the fabulous
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1335 Bolong Road, Shoalhaven Heads, NSW - Phone 02 4448 7131
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Pictorial Display and maps located at Cellar Door
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March 7th
at the Community Hall - 5.30 – 10pm
Adults $15 Children $5
ENTERTAINMENT BY RHONDA WIDDON
LINE DANCING & BARBECUE INCLUDED
Please BYO + glasses + nibblies
Eskies are not allowed inside our Community Hall
Our patrons are asked to wear flat shoes to protect the parquetry flooring
Bookings are essential by February 25th
Call Jenny 4448 5965 or 0418 100 151
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February 2015
SHOALHAVEN HEADS
RED CROSS
Heads Red Cross Branch made a flying start for the year
with the January Car Boot Sale and Markets at the local
Community Hall. The weather gave us an initial fright
with a bit of a downpour, but then did the right thing and
fined up to overcast, although very hot and humid. We
thank our stall holders and the community and visitors
who came out to support us. The markets were very successful making an approximate profit of over $1000. Ken
McKenzie won our lucky stall holder prize and the raffle
winners were Maxine, Shirley, Margaret Laughton, Jenny
Miller (2 prizes) and Denise. Our next Market and Car
Boot sale is not too far away – Easter Saturday, April 4th.
The event will be preceded by our Easter Raffle, so if you
would like some tickets (or a book of tickets to sell for us)
please contact Jenny as below.
Coming up:
Country & Western Evening: March 7th, at the Community Hall - 5.30 – 10 pm. This event will be our major
fundraiser for the year. It will include entertainment by
Rhonda Widdon, line dancing and a barbecue. Please
BYO + glasses + nibblies, but do remember that eskies are
not allowed inside our Community Hall. Our patrons are
asked to wear flat shoes to protect the parquetry flooring.
The cost (including the barbecue) will be $15 for adults
and $5 for children. Bookings/tickets are essential by
February 25th. Please contact Jenny as below.
HELP WANTED we would greatly appreciate the help
of some men to help us set up and dismantle tables for our
events. If you can help or would like to know more, please
contact Jenny as below.
Australian Red Cross involvement in the recent fires
in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia:
Red Cross volunteers have been providing emergency first
aid, psychosocial support and re-connection of people with
their loved ones. Red Cross will assess the need for recovery assistance with affected communities over coming
days and will develop plans to provide further support. If
you would like to make a donation to help our volunteers,
please visit www.redcross.org.au to make a secure online
donation; make a donation via credit card by phoning 1800
811 700; or send a cheque or money order with a note that
it is for the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund to:
Shoalhaven Heads Red Cross Branch, PO Box 117,
Shoalhaven Heads 2535. All donations to Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery work over $2 are tax deductible.
The next meeting will be 1.30pm, Tuesday, Feb 3rd at
the Community Hall. Visitors and new members will be
most welcome to join us for our meeting followed by some
friendship and a cup of tea.
Jan Mulquiney, Publicity Officer; 44487294
Jenny Edwards, President; 44485965 or 0418 100151
Meg Sullivan, Secretary; 44487113; P O Box 117
Shoalhaven Heads 2535
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SHOALHAVEN HEADS
EVENING VIEW CLUB
January 12th was the all-important combined Election/
AGM meeting with President Shirley Flinn welcoming
members and guests and after some formalities handed
over to National Councillor Robyn Bursill who then
chaired the election for 2015.
Thanks to the loyal members answering the call, it is
pleasing to note that the club has a full committee for the
2015 term.
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Asst. Secretary:
Treasurer:
Asst. Treasurer:
Delegate:
Program Officer:
Publicity Officer:
Marilyn McMahon
Shirley Flinn
Maggie Pye
Jean Huckel
Lynne Meehan
Eileen Evans
Carole Cassidy
Jenny Edwards
Lorraine Montgomery
Outgoing President Shirley gave her report, thanking
her committee for their support and assistance in the
smooth running of the club during the past year . Shirley
especially thanked those committee members who were
standing down for this term and also those members who
volunteered and assisted in various roles. Best wishes
were extended to the incoming committee.
As a valued part of The Smith Family, VIEW members
contribute significant fundraising and volunteering support
The new VIEW club committee
to help Australian children in need to reach their potential
through education. Shoalhaven Heads Evening is very
proud to sponsor four students on The Smith Family’s
Learning for Life Program.
Reminders were given of the National Convention being
held in Wollongong 11th – 13th September 2015, and International Women’s Day NSW Parliament House on 5th March.
Birthday wishes were extended to: Larraine Parry, June
Wilby with special recognition for Peg Goodwin who celebrated her 90th birthday.
Lucky raffle winners were: Patricia Cliff, Faye Lawler
and Betty Adams.
Shoalhaven Heads Evening VIEW Club meets at the
Bowling Club 5.30pm for 6.00pm on the second Monday
of the month. The next meeting will be on Monday February 9th 2015.
Visitors are most welcome. For more information please
contact Shirley Flinn on 44487271.
Lorraine Montgomery – Publicity Officer
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 13
SHOALHAVEN HEADS
COMBINED PROBUS INC
Well here we are again, a New Year. We hope you had a
safe and happy Christmas and wish you all a stress free and
enjoyable 12 months ahead.
We held our first meeting for the year on Friday 9th.
January with 72 members present. It was lovely to catch
up with all our Probus family with good and sad news. It
was with heavy hearts we heard of the passing of our dear
friend Alan Webb. There were 10 of us from Probus on a
cruise and whilst we were not able to attend the service for
Alan, we did have a little service on board to honour him.
It took courage for Alan’s wife Pat to stand and thank
everyone for their condolences and well wishes. He will
be sadly missed.
Our club speaker was President David Watson, who let
our members know just a little of what happened on our
cruise. The cruise was a 28 day round Australia trip and
over to Bali. He showed photo’s of special excursions we
went on, which included a day long visit to Port Arthur in
Tasmania, then on to Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Busselton then Benoa in Bali. After leaving Bali we headed
for Darwin then on to Port Douglas, Airlie Beach and Brisbane before heading for home The seas were calm and the
weather was beautiful for most of the trip. We saw some
wonderful sunrises and sunsets, enjoyed the company of
new friends and renamed a bar on board “The Shoalhaven
Heads Bar”. This was the meeting place where you could
be sure of catching up or just enjoying a cocktail or a
Chicky, Chicky Bon Bon. A great holiday had by all 19
from “The Heads” Thanks Dave. See you on the next one.
John Heopper was our guest speaker and he spoke of the
history of Nowra and it’s surrounds. In particular he spoke
of, and showed very old pictures of Gerroa’s buildings and
events which took place on a Seven Mile Beach many years
ago. These being car racing and the Southern Cross plane
of Kingford-Smith’s landing on the beach. He also showed
pictures and told stories of St.Peter’s Anglican church,
where it had come from to it’s current position in Scott St.
There were photo’s of 1916 and 1952 floods which must
have been devastating for all who were involved. John also
showed pictures of Berry’s Post Office opened in 1883 and
of the extensions which were done in 1905. We are always
fascinated by the photo’s, stories and discussions that arise
from John’s talks. Thanks John.
Our Guessing competition winners were: Wendy Faux,
Cecilly Powell, Terry Lillie and Mon Case. Congratulations to all.
Thought for the month: Whoever is happy will make
others happy too.
Gloria Leonard- Publicity Officer.
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Legal & Conveyancing
We offer competitive fees,
a personal and professional service,
solicitor expertise and
after-hour appointments to suit you.
Call Charlotte for a friendly chat
about your legal needs.
0406 141 791
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February 2015
Happy Birthday Peg Goodwin
Peg Goodwin, an active member of the Shoalhaven
Heads community, celebrated her 90th birthday on January
10th at the Bowling Club.
Among the attendees were friends Peg had made through
her work within the Red Cross, View Club and Legacy.
Over fifty people gathered including Peg’s sister Shirley,
sister in law Beryl, daughter Anne, son Michael, daughter
in law Denise and their children Dominique and Stuart.
At the event Peg commented how she didn’t really feel
90. Saying the best way to stay active is to stay engaged.
Remarkably, Peg has maintained a great deal of independence with the assistance of her daughter Anne and son in
law Richard .
Peg still travels to the paper shop on a Sunday morning
and enjoys having her hair done at the local salon.
Having moved to Shoalhaven Heads over 20 years ago,
Peg warmed to the lifestyle and was welcomed by the
community.
At Peg’s birthday, many of the guests commented on
how much of an inspiration Peg is to them. Participating in
active charitable work to help others, never seeking out the
spotlight for herself.
Appointed as president of the Shoalhaven Heads Laurel
Club, Peg presides over the monthly meetings. She also
works with like-minded women at View Club to assist the
Smith Family.
The whole party gathering - lots of smiles
REBELS
HAIR DESIGN
4448
7670
39 Shackleton street
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
OPENING HOURS
WED from 9.30AM / THURS from 1PM
FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH FROM 8AM
APPOINTMENTS OUTSIDE THESE TIMES POSSIBLE BY ARRANGEMENT
Peg’s family
Peg is also involved with the Red Cross. She has been
known to knit trauma teddies and serve afternoon tea at
the annual fete.
Having worked as a tea lady at a foundry, Peg retired at
the age of 68 and moved to Shoalhaven Heads. Her husband Sidney was in the permanent army and passed away
when Michael and Anne were both under five.
Her handwork and love for her children has seen them
grow into respected professionals that uphold her steadfast
community values.
Peg never misses a Remembrance Day, Vietnam Veterans
or ANZAC day ceremony and each year places a wreath at
the dawn service.
Dominique Goodwin
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 15
All Creatures
Shoalhaven Heads
PARALYSIS TICK
CONTROL UPDATE
We’re really excited to announce the first new flea and tick
product in a long time - NexGard. NexGard is an oral tablet
that will provide effective flea and tick prevention for an entire
month – this will be more convenient and more cost effective!
In addition the product cannot be washed off so it is ideal for
dogs that live in coastal areas that love to swim. NexGard works
differently to the previously available products and should
revolutionise the way we manage these diseases. All of our staff
have had extensive training on this product, so please come in
and have a chat about how it works and what to expect!
www.facebook.com/allcreaturesvetshoalhavenheads
Grooming with pick up and drop off
We are also pleased to announce the opening of a
grooming service at All Creatures Vet Clinic. Style cuts
will be available on Mondays and we will offer a pick up
and drop off service to all clients in Shoalhaven Heads and
Berry. Standard grooming will be available on any weekday
but keep an eye out for some great hair cuts getting around
town. Monday will also see us offer a free drop off service
for medications and food - Make sure you get your orders
in before 3pm on the Friday.
All Creatures
Shoalhaven Heads
Open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
5/121 Shoalhaven Heads Rd
Shoalhaven Heads NSW
Berry Clinic open 9-12 Saturday
All Creatures Shoalhaven Heads
open 10-12 Sunday
Ph: (02) 4448 7025
Dedicated Vet on Site
Email: [email protected]
Dr Anthony Bennett B.V.Sc. (Hons)
Dr James Carroll B.V.Sc. (Hons)
Dr Bryden Krebs B.V.Bio/B.V.Sc.
Dr Hannah Belling B.V.Sc.
Dr Chris Stott B.V.Bio/B.V.Sc.
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February 2015
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LEARN TO RIDE BIKE TRACK
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opened the new Learn to Ride Bike
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next to the swimming pool in Shoalhaven Heads on
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new track. It’s a great place to learn, well away from
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traffic.
“Learning to ride a bike is a classic rite of passage and
an important skill that, once acquired, is never forgotten.
“It also encourages young children to be out in the fresh
air and exercising during the holidays.” Mr Ward said.
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AdverTiSemeNT
Member for Kiama
‘Working for
Shoalhaven
Heads’
Contact Gareth:
P 4232 1082 | F 4232 3577
A 102 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533
E [email protected]
W www.garethward.net.au
Authorised by Gareth Ward,102 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533.
This Advertisement was produced using parliamentary entitlements.
NARDIA CARRARO
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SHOALHAVEN HEADS SURGERY
Working every Thursday and Friday
To make an appointment
Phone 4448 7105
112 Shoalhaven Heads Road
STUART’S
TRAVEL CLUB
2015 DAY TOURS
11th February.................... Bingo Boat
18th February ................... Dirty Dancing - WAITLIST
25th February................... Fruit Day Southern Highlands
4th March ......................... Riverboat Postman
6th March.......................... Stitches and Craft Rosehill
1st April.............................. Royal Easter Show
22nd April ......................... Nepean Belle
30th April .......................... 100 Years of ANZAC, Canberra
2015 TOURS
2nd - 8th March............... Gippsland Lake Cruise - WAITLIST
12th - 13th March............. Batemans Bay
20th - 28th March........... Great Ocean Road - WAITLIST
10th - 13th April................ Orange Food and Wine Festival
27th April - 1st May......... Albury
VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
PHONE 4421 0332
WWW.STUARTSCOACHES.COM.AU
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 17
Zealand oval gets a face-lift
It’s a Great Sign
From it’s humble beginnings in the mid to late seventies
when it was the remains of the sand quarry, Shoalhaven
Heads residents have had the Vic Zealand sports fields as a
centre piece for sport.
Thanks to an all volunteer workforce, we have the best
sports fields in the Shoalhaven area. Many state and regional events have repeatedly come here because it’s the best.
Now, after nearly 40 years, the old wooden sign for Vic
Zealand oval was replaced with a very smart new sign.
Dave Chapple and the Zealand Oval Grounds Committee
drew up the plans and made it happen. Dave said “We
don’t rely on Council. We just put in and get it done.”
The team was up to the challenge of getting it in before
Christmas and Shoalhaven Heads and the thousands of
tourists that have been here over the Christmas holidays
have one more thing that they can be proud of.
Dave would like to thank Neil Shields, Kane Chapple
and Nathan Flavelle for helping put up the sign.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
We have, at our fingertips, a wide range of exceptional trades
and services available in Shoalhaven Heads.
When you need quality, you’ll find it here in the Heads.
HEADS SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB
The Club meets at 10.00am every Wednesday at the
Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club
Genealogy Group has now been formed for all
those interested in tracing their family history.
For more information phone
Peter on 4448 7788 or Andy 4448 8971
BEAUTY AT THE BOWLO
2
January Speciasal $ge4
Indian Head Mas
OR Back Massage
Mon, Fri and Sat AM
by appointment only
Also available
Manicure,Pedicure,
Waxing,Tinting
& Massage.
NUTRIMETICS ORDERING / PARTIES AVAILABLE
Phone Anna (Local Resident.)
0499 293549
Shoalhaven Heads
More than just a meal
WE NEED YOU - CAN YOU HELP US?
To enable us to deliver 600 plus
URGENTLY REQUIRED:
COOK - simple home-style meals
meals per month we need one
Hours: 6:30am – 9am
more vital ingredient – YOU.
Mon
or
Wed or Fri once per month
Will you join us in helping the
ASSISTANT COOK
most vulnerable people in our
Hours:
6:30am – 9am
village, the frail, aged and
Mon
or
Wed
or
Fri once per month
disabled?
All potential volunteers are required by law to undergo a Police check.
FULL TRAINING GIVEN RING: CHARLIE 4448 7668
NATUROPATH
Christine Russell
(Advanced Dip. Naturopathy)
Herbal Medicine
Iridology
Functional Nutrition
Massage
Reflexology
Food Sensitivities
0434 722 950
[email protected]
37 Scott Street Shoalhaven Heads
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February 2015
Heads News
SERVICES & TRADES
AIR
CONDITIONING
SALES, SERVICE
INSTALLATION
Radicool Air Conditioning
Lic. No. 51413C
●● Reverse Cycle
●● Inverter Systems
●● Panasonic Authorised
Service Centre
Phone Brad Parkinson
0439 437 941
ANTENNAS
COASTAL ANTENNAS
• Antenna Installation
• Upgrading Of Out Of Date TV
Systems
• Multi- Room Viewing For Pay
TV And Cat6 Distribution
• Reception Problems
• All Aspects Audio/Visual
Pensioner discounts / Fully
licenced and insured /
Government accredited
APPLIANCE SERVICE
GERRINGONG
Authorized Service Agent for:
Miele - Bosch - Kleenmaid
- GE Whirlpool - Samsung Maytag - Smeg - Euromaid
- Ilve - Delonghi
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Washing Machines
Dryers
Refrigerators & Freezers
Dishwashers
Stoves, Cooktops & Ovens
Fridge & Freezer Seals
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.radicoolair.com.au
SHOALHAVEN HEADS LOCAL
PHONE: Liam on 0450 393 936
Ph: 4234 2545 or 0407 343 545
Seniors Discount
BUILDER
BUILDER
BUILDING
SERVICES
●● New Homes
●● Renovations
●● Extensions
●● Owner Builder
●● Assistance
●● All Building Work
Lic No: 94743C
Contact Shane Leach
Phone: 4464 2252
Mobile: 0412 801 041
CONCRETER
PVB CONCRETING
& EXCAVATIONS
For all your
concreting needs.
Bobcat & Tipper HIRE
5 tonne Excavator
Obligation Free Quotes
Lic No: R77198
Established since 1978
Contact Paul on
Ph: 4448 8366 or
Mobile: 0429 997 696
ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR
Lic: 79173C
All Electrical Services
Industrial / Commercial
Domestic
Security Solutions
Sensor Lighting
Video/Audio Intercoms
CCTV / Security Systems
Access Control
Phone Matt McAlister
4448 8942 or 0428 695 229
Matt McAlister Electrical
ASPECT
BUILDING CONCEPTS
●● New Homes
●● Alterations
●● Insurance Work
Every aspect of the industry
Servicing Shoalhaven Heads
for 25 years
Contact: Murray
4448 8425 or 0412 388 425
Mick
4448 5553 or 0412 097 209
Quality Homes
Renovations
Extensions
Bathrooms
Call Daniel Corr
Ph: 4448 8959
Mobile: 0411 137 263
8 Bass Road,
Shoalhaven Heads
NERIDA’S
BOOKKEEPING
Registered BAS Agent
Over 30 years experience
●●
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●●
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●●
Payroll, Super, IAS, BAS
Debtors & Creditors
Reconciliations
Financial Reports
Reasonable Rates
Lodgement Extensions
PHONE:
4448 8941 or 0427 488447
ICB Member 341952
ABN Member 671
Advanced Diploma of
Accounting
COMPUTERS
Computers at the Heads
(In association with Coastal
Computers & Design)
* Computer problem solving
* Virus & spyware removal
* Internet problems
* Training & Tuition
* Macs, PCs, iPads,
Android tablets
Contact John 4448 7867 /
0416 037 118
Office hours Tues & Thur
Email: [email protected]
www.compheads.blogspot.com.au
CURTAINS &
BLINDS
AWNINGS &
SHUTTERS
EAST COAST
CARPENTRY &
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICIAN
●● Local
●● Experienced
●● Great Range of Products
●● Very Competitive
Bombo Curtains & Blinds
Phone: 4237 8280
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bombo.com.au
Extensions / Renovations / Decking
Cladding / Pergolas / Carports / Roof
Restoration / Bathroom & Kitchen
Renovations / Door/ Window Installations & Repairs / Framing / Fix Outs
/ Flooring / Fence & Gates / Painting
& Decorations / Gyprock / Plastering /
Concreting / Tiling
ELECTRICIAN
EXCAVATIONS
Commercial, Residential,
Insured & Licensed
Phone Travis 0457 649 622
Licence No: 236329c
Domestic &
Commercial
Walkers Mini Diggers
Solar to Grid Connections
Endeavour Energy Defect
Rectification Work
All Authorised Service
Provider Work
Excavations
Digging Trenches
Rubbish Removal
2 Tonne Tipper Hire
Backyard Clean-ups
Call Allan Osborne
Phone: 4448 8392
Mobile: 0419 025 889
Lic No: EC 32844
Ph: 4448 8332
Mobile: 0418 761 145
Shoalhaven Heads
ELECTRICAL
SERVICES
All domestic and commercial
work catered for
Hot water systems
Stove Repairs
Obligation free quotes
Lic No: 8814C
Call Michael Cain
Ph: 4448 8222
Mobile: 0403 041 896
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FLOORING
><TRA
CARPET
VINYL
TIMBER
BLINDS
CALL NOW for your
FREE Measure & Quote
Phone 4423 6166
162 Princes Highway,
South Nowra
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nowraflooringxtra.com
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 19
SERVICES & TRADES
HAIRITAGE
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday later by
appointment
Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon
(Special Senior Rates
Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Call in to make an
appointment or phone
4448 8034
Eftpos now available
Situated in the Village Centre
(next door to the Berry Haven Vet)
ADC
LOCKSMITH
HANDYMAN
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
LIVING SPECIALIST
Carpentry / Fencing / Decking /
Pergolas / Pool Fencing /
Outdoor Rooms /
Timber Screening / Shade Sails
Outside Style
Phone Phillip Ingles
0400 744 974
Registered & Insured
Police Checked
Local Shoalhaven Heads Resident
MISS SPARKLES
External House Cleaning
SHOALHAVEN
HOME & YARD
MAINTENANCE
KITCHENS &
JOINERY
●● Lawn Mowing
●● Green Waste Removal
●● Trimming of Hedges and
Trees
●● House cleaning
●● High quality customised
kitchens
●● Makeovers to existing
kitchens
●● Wardrobes & vanities
●● All shops, office & household joinery
BELLETTE
Please phone
Michael & Dawn on
0437 741 007
Contact: Jonathan Bellette
0402 860 668 / fax 4448 5142
PAINTER
PAINTER
PAINTER &
DECORATOR
BLUEY
BRUSHSTROKES
Lic No: R92616
Qualified Tradesman
Lic No: 246992C
Qualified Tradesman
NEW MOBILE WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE A
FULL LOCKSMITHING
SERVICE
All types of Locks sold &
fitted
Sales & Service agents for
CMI Safes & Assa Abloy
Phone 4421 7660
Security Master Lic. No.
410183663
●● Environmentally Friendly
●● House / Driveway
Packages
●● Removal of Cobwebs
●● Patios and Driveways
●● Mildew Treatment
●● Windows, Screens Included
●● Commercial Work
●● Pensioner Discount
PHONE DENNIS
FOR FREE QUOTE
0407 642 256
Phone: 4448 7401 or
Mobile: 0428 671 027
Mobile: 0421 768 263
PLASTERER
PLUMBER
PLUMBER
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Licence No: 38492C
20 Years Experience
Free Quotes
Commercial &
Domestic
Call Darrin Bull on
4448 8946 or
0418 496 309
SHOALHAVEN
HEADS
PHYSIOTHERAPY
10 Scott Street
Shoalhaven Heads
Physiotherapy
Massage Therapy
Casting & Splinting
Exercise Prescription
Hicaps & eftpos available
Phone Rod Napier
0401 415 974
SHOALHAVEN
HEADS
PLUMBING
Plumber, Drainer,
Gasfitter &
LPG Installation
All new & maintenance
work
Lic No: L12587
Graeme Coleman
Ph: 4448 8288
Mobile: 0409 668 803
SMASH REPAIRS
GERRINGONG
●● Panel Beating
●● Rust Repairs
●● Paint Touch Up’s
●● 2 Pack Finishes
●● Spray Booth
●● Insurance Work
35 Rowlins Road
Call Tim on
4234 2077
Nigel Coleman
Singo’s
Plumbing & Gasfitting
●● Plumber
●● Drainer
●● Gasfitter
●● L.P. Gasfitter
●● Electric Eel Service
Phone David Singleton
4448 5022 or 0425 203 050
Lic. No 73503C
TERMITES!
Fully licensed, Accredited
& Insured
Family Business with over 20
years experience
TERMITE SOLUTIONS
P/L
●● Termite Experts
●● Termite Baiting
●● Pre-purchase reports
●● Annual inspections
●● Termite Barriers
●● Pest Control
Phone: 4441 8826
Interior - Exterior
Specialising in shed and
roof painting
Gerringong, Berry
& Nowra
Services provided:
●● physiotherapy
●● massage therapy
●● continence
●● women’s health
●● gym membership
●● exercise programs
●● dry needling
●● orthotics
●● fibreglass casting
Phone 4234 4666
TREE SERVICES
All equipment hired with
trained & qualified staff
Stump Grinders / Cherry
Pickers from 14-23 Metres /
Chippers from 9”-12” logs
A. & D. Tree Services
Ph: 4423 6555
Fax: 4422 7676
Mobile: 0418 428 824
1 Central Ave, Nth Nowra
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LOCAL COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
CLUB
CONTACT
PHONE
MEETINGS
Bushido Judo Club
Bruce Fagan
4448 8494
Tuesday & Wednesday 5.30-7.30pm - Community Centre
Community Forum
President
Laurie Talbot
4448 7575
1st Wednesday of month at Bowling Club at 7.00 pm
Cricket
Ted Street
4464 1142
Season October to April
Golf Club
Club House
4448 8683
Open 7 days a week
Hockey
Elle Flood
0401 800 938
Season April - September [email protected]
Indoor Bowls
Marge Yates
4448 8198
Sunday 1.00 pm at the Bowling Club
Jerry Bailey Children’s
Centre Inc
Staff
4448 7524 Ph
4448 8785 Fax
Open 8.00 am till 6.00 pm Mon - Fri
Kids Club
(for kids K to 4)
Amanda Stavert
0450 296 690
Friday 3.30-5.00pm during school term at
St Peter’s Church Hall
Men’s Shed
Ben Patton
4448 8980
Mon, Tue, Wed 9.00am - 12noon Celia Place
Meals on Wheels
Jan Hoepper
4448 7501
Mon, Wed, Fri
Playtime
Amanda Stavert
0450 296 690
Thursday 9.30-11.30 am St Peter’s Church Hall
Probus Club
John Hoepper
4448 7501
2nd Friday of the month 10.30 am at the Bowling Club
RSL
Max Flohr
4448 7605
1st Monday of month (4.00 pm) at Bowling Club
Red Cross
Jenny Edwards
4448 5965
1st Tuesday of the month 1.30 pm at the Community Centre
Rugby League - Junior
Allan Bowley
4464 2339
Season March - September
Rugby League - Senior Gavin Rogers
0438 642 919
Season March - September
Rugby Union
Kevin Lord
4448 7077
Season March - September
Shoalhaven Heads
Hotel Fishing Club
Matt Vout
0435 538 506
2nd Sunday of the month
BBQ & Weigh-In 1.00pm
Shoalhaven Heads
Bowling & Recreation
Club
Norm Maney
Fred Roberts
4448 5585
4448 8315
Darts Club
Fishing Club
Shoalhaven Heads Surf
Karl Poulton
Club
0410 824 335
Patrol Season begins September 22, 2013 to April 2014
Nippers Season October 6, 2013 to April 2014
Shoalhaven Heads
Playgroup
Anne Gonzaga
Toll Free No
0438 264 388
1800 171 882
Sessions Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30am (excluding School Holidays) at the Community Centre
Shoalhaven Heads
Rural Fire Brigade
Stephen Thomson
0412 131 391
Meetings 3rd Monday of the month at 7.00pm Training Sundays 9.00am - 12.00 noon
Soccer Senior
Luke Thoroughgood
0432 810 784
Season April - September
Soccer - Senior Ladies
Kylie Bonsall
0414 488 079
Registrar / Season April - September
Soccer Junior
Kathy Kablar
4448 5879
Season April - September
Social Golf Club
Tony McIntosh
4448 7125
Phone Hotel for information
Tennis Senior
John Dunstan
4448 8472
Tuesday Nights 7.00 pm at tennis courts
Touch Footy Juniors
Jenny Young
4448 6027
Season October - December (Thursday)
VIEW Club
Maggie Pye
4448 5913
2nd Monday of month at Bowling Club at 5.30pm
If any of the above information is out of date or incorrect, please contact Tania [email protected] with the correct information.
Heads News - LIFESTYLEPage 21
Big flavours without the big price tag
UNCLE TIM’S
C
U
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January 2015 ENJOYING food with big flavours doesn’t need a big
budget.
One of the favourites in our household is a dish of slowroasted tomatoes, garlic and chorizo sausage served with
spaghetti.
Whenever tomatoes are cheap and ripe we snaffle them
with this dish in mind. It doesn’t seem to matter what sort
of tomatoes you use.
Romas are good, but last time we used some ripe truss
tomatoes on a special at the supermarket and they performed brilliantly.
ISI N
Chorizo sausages aren’t cheap,
but you don’t need a lot, so two or
three from the deli doesn’t break the bank.
Increasingly humble ingredients like pumpkin and chickpeas are taking up starring roles in dishes, including salads.
The influence of Asian and North African cooking has
opened up a lot of ways of using these staple ingredients in
new and delicious ways.
Many of these ingredients can come straight from the
garden, which is another way of keeping the budget
even leaner.
Spaghetti with slow roasted tomatoes & chorizo sausage
Pumpkin and chickpea salad
●● 1.5kg tomatoes. Ripe to
over ripe is best.
●● 4 garlic cloves, crushed.
●● 6 garlic cloves, whole and
unpeeled.
●● 2-3 chorizo sausages
●● 750g spaghetti
●● 5 tblsp olive oil
●● Salt, pepper.
●● Parmesan cheese to serve
●● Basil (optional)
●● 1.2kg butternut pumpkin,
peeled, deseeded and cut
into 2cm pieces
●● 1/3 cup olive oil
●● 1 tsp ground coriander
●● 1 tsp ground cumin
●● 400g can chickpeas, drained
and rinsed.
●● 6 dessert figs, finely chopped.
●● 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced.
●● 1/2 coriander leaves, roughly chopped.
●● 1 large lemon, rind grated and juiced
Ingredients:
One of the most cost effective and taste
effective methods of enjoying low cost
delicious food is to grow your own.
Method:
Heat oven to around 175°C.
Pour 4 tablespoons of the oil into a suitably-sized baking dish.
Halve or quarter the tomatoes -- depending on size
-- removing the hard core near the stem. Place into the
dish and scatter crushed garlic over the top. Season with a
little salt and generous grind of pepper. The chorizos also
have plenty of salt in them, so use it sparingly. You can
test the dish later and add more if needed.
Toss unpeeled garlic cloves to the baking dish and using your hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients to make
sure tomatoes are coated with oil, garlic and seasoning.
Place in the oven and cook until the tomatoes collapse.
This can take up to 2 hours, depending on the ripeness
and fluid content of the tomatoes.
Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling, salted water.
Split sausages in two and slice into 5mm thick slices. Place
into a small frying pan with the remaining oil and brown.
Tip browned chorizo into the tomatoes and stir then
pieces around, making sure you break up the tomatoes
enough to create a sauce. Strain spaghetti and add to the
dish. Toss the spaghetti through the sauce until it well
coated and the sausage pieces are distributed evenly.
To serve use plates or bowls.
Top with grated parmesan cheese and thinly sliced or
torn basil leaves if you like basil. Make sure each person
gets a piece of unpeeled, slow-roasted garlic. When cool
enough, squeeze the clove into your mouth like toothpaste for an explosion of sweet, garlicky heaven.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a large roasting
pan.
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, 2 tablespoons of
oil, ground coriander and cumin and season with salt
and pepper.
Place in prepared roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes
or until pumpkin is tender. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, chickpeas, figs,
onion and chopped coriander.
Combine the remaining oil, lemon juice, lemon rind
and salt and pepper in a jug. Pour over the salad and
toss well.
Serves 6.
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MEN’S SHED
CONCRETER
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QUALITY FIRST
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February 2015
Hello to all Shedheads.
Happy New Year to all & I hope you had a great Christmas.
January saw our fund raising swing into gear with the Red
Cross Market Day, unfortunately the weather did us no favours & we found ourselves with less patronage than normal.
We now set our sights on our Community work, if you
have any little jobs around the house you need done, please
contact us.
We are always looking for new Members to come down
& spend a little time with us & enjoy a cuppa. There are
many activities which may suit you, from Woodworking to
Wood Turning.
We are now making Fold down tables, Hall stands & Pot
plant stands, if you would like any of these please contact
us. Rod Porter and Jake Howard have also made some
Children’s Chairs. These are available raw, varnished or
painted. Prices are by negotiation.
We always have Indian Myna Bird Traps, if you have a
problem with them we sell them for $45.00. We also provide the Official paperwork with them, so you can dispose
of them humanely.
Whilst I was thinking what to write this News Letter it
hit me, the old saying, you never know what you’ve got
until it’s gone.
As we had our debrief following the Markets we found
ourselves continuously saying well Webby did that &
Shoalhaven City Council is participating in a NSW EPA
one year pilot scheme to support householders to
dispose of asbestos waste from home renovations and
demolitions.
The scheme allows for a reduced tipping fee on bonded asbestos
disposal at Ulladulla and West Nowra Recycling & Waste Depots.
Conditions apply to access this scheme.
The Scheme commences on 1 July 2014 and finishes on
30 June 2015.
This pilot scheme is supported by the NSW Environment Protection
Authority (EPA) with funding from the Waste Levy.
For more information telephone Council on Tuesdays and Thursdays
between 9am and 4pm on (02) 4429 5555 or go to the Council
website www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 23
Men’s Shed continued...
HEAD LICE
Fold down tables for sale
Price by negotiation
Childrens chairs for sale - available
raw, varnished or painted. Made by
Rod Porter and Jake Howard.
Price by negotiation
Webby did this & Webby had a check off list for that, we
came to the conclusion that Webby must have carried us
all in the past. We have now put systems into place so we
don’t miss picking up this or that, just like Webby had.
Sadly we all have to move on & pick up the Mantle
left us, so on we go merrily, into the vast unknown, chow
Webby.
You can contact us on 44488980 Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday from 9.00am till 12.00pm, there is also our
Facebook page Shoalhaven Heads Mens Shed & our Web
site www.headsmensshed.com.au, or our email address,
and for those of us who delve into that sort of thing, [email protected]
Patrick Duggan - Secretary/Treasurer
Help eliminate the problem with a range of
products available at your pharmacy
3/121 Shoalhaven Heads Road
Phone 4448 7727
email: [email protected]
VEHICLE DETAILING
CARS, UTES, BUSES, TRUCKS OR BIKES
Immaculate dedication to detail,
resulting in a total quality finish.
Satisfaction in premium finish
from top to bottom.
Only high quality brand-name
products used.
Daily pick up and delivery service
for senior residents.
COMPETITIVE PRICING - VALUE FOR MONEY 100% GUARANTEED
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SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
DAILY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
(TRIPS SUBJECT TO TRACK & WEATHER CONDITIONS)
Experience the thrilling, steep climb up Mt. Coolangatta with
driver commentary & amazing views.
Suitable for ALL ages.
One hour ride departing from the car park at Coolangatta
Estate (near Shoalhaven Heads).
Ticket office (adjacent to wine cellar) open 30 minutes prior
to departure for payment.
SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME 11.30AM
EXTRA TRIPS AS REQUIRED BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
Adults $25pp Children U14 years $15pp Family $60
(2 adults, 2 children)
FOR BOOKINGS, INFORMATION AND CHARTER ENQUIRIES
PHONE 0428 244 229
www.bishopsadventures.com.au
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A HAVEN FOR FISH
NEW SHOALHAVEN OFFSHORE REEF
The Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson,
and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward, have announced the
Shoalhaven is set to become the State’s latest recreational
fishing hotspot, with the new artificial offshore reef to be
deployed there next week.
Minister Hodgkinson said the $900,000 reef has been
constructed using 20 purpose-built concrete artificial reef
modules, each 5 metres high and weighing over 23 tonnes
– making it more than double the volume of the State’s first
offshore artificial reef off the coast of Sydney.
“Twenty huge concrete modules will be deployed in
30 metre deep water about four kilometres offshore from
Shoalhaven Heads, or about six kilometres from Crookhaven Heads,” said Minister Hodgkinson.
“Each of the concrete modules is specially designed to be
self-weighted with no requirement for additional anchoring.
“The reef modules are designed to withstand 1 in 100
year storm events; in addition the design places emphasis
on how the module units deflect currents around them to
create eddies and upwellings,” said Ms Hodgkinson.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said the new reef is a
major drawcard for recreational fishers, and will provide
additional tourism opportunities for local residents.
“This artificial reef will create a new, high-quality fish
habitat for a range of fish species and other marine life to
benefit anglers in the region,” Mr Ward said.
“Bait fish will colonise the reef, which will then attract
larger target species including snapper  and kingfish,
providing a great fishing location for boat fishers.
“This project is very welcome news for the Shoalhaven
and will provide a great boost to our recreational fishing
and tourism industries.”
Ms Hodgkinson this is a great example of how funds
from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts are being
invested back into projects and initiatives which directly
benefit recreational fishers.
“Recreational fishing expenditure in NSW has been estimated at about $1.6 billion each year, with about 14,000
jobs created.”
More information on artificial reefs is available from the
DPI website at
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/saltwater/
artificial-reefs
ADVERTISEMENT
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Gareth Ward MP
are delivering for Shoalhaven Heads:
• $1 million for a new artificial reef off Shoalhaven Heads which will
provide a major boost for recreational fishing, scuba diving and
local tourism;
• $3 million for important road safety upgrades on Bolong Road
in Coolangatta and the removal of the speed camera on Bolong
Road;
• $19,518 to the Friends of Curtis Park Arboretum in Shoalhaven
Heads for the creation of a formal entry;
• $130,000 to build a shared path on River Road to improve safety
for both cyclists and pedestrians;
• $15,000 for a learn-to-ride bike path in Curtis Reserve at
Shoalhaven Heads;
• $100,000 for the studies required to progress the opening of
Shoalhaven Heads to the sea;
• $13,353 for Jerry Bailey Reserve Trust to construct a bush track to
connect two recreational areas at Shoalhaven Heads Tourist Park;
• The deployment of two fish aggregating devices (FADs) along the
South Coast to attract fish species including mahi-mahi, wahoo
and marlin;
• $10,330 for a new disabled toilet and wheelchair access path at
Curtis Park constructed by the Shoalhaven Heads Men’s Shed;
• $80,000 for Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club to complete the final
three holes of the course plus an additional $25,000 to upgrade
their 30-year old irrigation system;
• Secured funding to continue to upgrade Coolangatta Road;
Gareth Ward MP
Member for Kiama
• $10,000 for the Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival to support
our local wineries and tourism, including at Coolangatta Estate;
• $6,300 to upgrade the playground fencing at Jerry Bailey
Children’s Centre; and
• $2,500 for Shoalhaven Heads Public School to install a new oven.
For more details on our achievements,
contact Gareth: Phone: (02) 4232 1082
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 102 Terralong St, Kiama NSW 2533
Web: www.garethwardmp.com.au
This advertisement was produced using parliamentary entitlements.
Authorised by Gareth Ward MP, 102 Terralong Street Kiama NSW 2533.
• $3 million in funding for important State 1 and Stage 2 road safety
upgrades on Bolong Road in Coolangatta;
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 25
Shoalhaven Heads
RSL Sub - Branch
Another Month has gone by, Christmas gone for another
Year. So to bring you up to date with the Sub - Branch
news for 2015.
We had a very successful Stall at the Red Cross Markets
our first try at this, things were learnt for the future. Our
next Luncheon will be on the 15th Feb 2015. A list will go
up on the board in the Auditorium near the Dart Boards.
Please put your Name on this list so that we know how
many to cater for,
Our next Commemoration Ceremony will be Anzac Day
25th April 2015.
To all those Members and others on Sick Parade we wish
you all a speedy recovery to good health.
ANN
ADVERTISEMENT
SUDMALIS MP
Federal Member for Gilmore
Winners of Friday Club for Dec 2014
No1No2
5/12/14 1629
12/12/14 1721
19/12/1468
Congratulations to all those Winners for December and
of course better luck next time to all other Members.
The RSL dishes to thank Members and others who have
No’s in our Friday Club for their continued support. We
truly appreciate it. Also those New Members who recently
joined thank you. Members don’t forget next General
Meeting is on the 2nd Feb. Next committee Meeting is
on the 9th Feb. AGM is the 2nd March 2015 followed by
a general Meeting. All General Meetings and Committee
Meetings are on the 1st and 2nd Mondays of each Month.
4pm both days.
That’s all for this Month.
So Until Next Month. Stand Easy.
Max Flohr - President Shoalhaven Heads
RSL Sub-Branch
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
LIST OF MEETINGS IN SHOALHAVEN HEADS
RSL Sub Branch Mon Feb 2 4.00pm Bowling Club
Red Cross
Tues Feb 3 1.30pm Community Centre
Community Forum Wed Feb 4 7.00pm Bowling Club
VIEW Club
Mon Feb 9 6.00pm Bowling Club
Probus Fri Feb 13 9.30am Bowling Club
Fire Brigade Mon Feb 16 7.00pm Fire Shed
Shoalhaven Heads
Public Swimming Pool
Sat 2 Nov 2014 to Sun 29 Mar 2015
Monday to Friday
7am - 11am & 2pm - 6pm
Weekends
10am - 5pm
NSW Public Holidays
1pm - 5pm
Contact
24 Berry Street (PO Box 1009),
Nowra NSW 2541
P 02 4423 1782
E [email protected]
Authorised by Ann Sudmalis, 24 Berry Street, Nowra NSW 2541.
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Making our communities
a better place to live, work
and grow
JUSTICES of
the PEACE
L. Burke
D. S. Cawthorn
R. Duhigg
A.G. Evans B. Fagan
J. Huckel
C.G. Knight
C.M. Knight
A. McCauley
R. McCauley
C. Miles
P. Moate
C. Montgomery
B. H. Naylor
B. O’Connell
R. Sharp
G.T Wood
4448 7328
4448 8596
4448 7407
4448 5787
4448 8494
4448 5237
4448 5101
4448 5101
4448 8777
4448 8777
4448 7004
4448 7788
4448 8683
4448 7667
4448 8422
0422 019473
4448 7865
Any JPs who would like their name
included in this list please contact
Tania on 4448 7833
A NEW LIONS CLUB
IN SHOALHAVEN
HEADS
For many years Terry Lillie had been passionate for that
a service club could operate within Shoalhaven Heads that
would benefit the community. After much deliberation he
decided that a branch of the Lions Club would be most
suitable.
After a couple of meetings were held during November
last year a committee was elected and a new branch of the
Gerringong Lions Club was formed.
There are now 12 members of this group which meets
twice a month at the Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club at 6.30pm.
The aim of the Lions Club is to raise money, through raffle
tickets sales and holding events, which will go back into
projects that will make the local community a better place.
Membership of the Lions Club can be a very rewarding and
fulfilling experience as it is a social gathering of people who
have a common purpose – to help within the community.
Volunteering in Lions Clubs provides diverse opportunities
in club leadership, training, membership development,
youth projects, or in a range of practical projects as diverse
as emergency relief, tree planting, catering, fundraising,
running community events.
Membership is open to men and women over the age of
18. A membership fee of $120 per annum covers insurance
and admin fees and all other funds collected are placed into
an Operational Account to be used on various community
projects.
If you are interested in joining the Lions Club please
contact Terry Lillie on 0439 488 683.
Terry Lillie - President
Regional Markets in Feb.
30 - 31 Jan
31 January
1 February
6 February
8 February
8 February
14 February
15 February
21 February
22 February
22 February
1 March
1 March
Berry Show - Berry Showground
Growers Market - Cupitts Winery - Ulladulla
Culburra Beach Markets
Nowra Uniting Church Monthly Bazaar
Marine Rescue - Wharf Markets - Ulladulla
Huskisson Markets
Sussex Inlet Flea Markets
Greenwell Point Riverside Markets
Tomerong Village Markets
Pyree Village Art & Craft Markets
Nowra Greyhound Track Markets
Culburra Beach Markets
Berry Markets
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EVERY SATURDAY AT SHOALHAVEN HEADS HOTEL
8.00am - 12.00noon
January 2015 Heads News - CHURCH LIFEPage 27
CHURCH SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Friday Mass 3.30pm
Community Centre,
Shoalhaven Heads Road
St PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Minister - Reverend Anthony Douglas
Cnr Scott St & Booner Dr, Shoalhaven Heads
Sunday Service Times Traditional Service 8.30am
Contemporary Family Service
with Crèche & Kids Church 10.15am
Senior Luncheon - The Spot
2nd Tuesday of each month 11.45am - 1.30pm
For more Information Phone 4448 8179
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Village Centre (next to the Butcher)
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.45pm
Saturday 9.00am - 12.15pm
Accepted
A small child doesn’t have to be
special or do anything to be unconditionally accepted. They are taught
and encouraged to do things and if
they fail or succeed they are still ac- Pastor Trevor Aspin
cepted. As the child grows there is 44487165
more expected of them and they will fit into the range of
sport and academic ratings. Where ever they fit they need
that continued acceptance from those they love.
Every person regardless of their age, ability or background needs to know they are accepted by a range of
people. Firstly by family, then friends, work colleagues,
church members, club members, even neighbours.
Rejection is very difficult to live with and when it happens, the person looks for another to accept them. A feeling of rejection contributes to children running away, to
friendship breaking up, to marriage breakdown, employees
changing jobs and even people moving house.
The lesson is to accept people for who they are; being
human they may mess up occasionally but so does everybody at times. There is an old saying “treat people the way
you would like to be treated”. You need to be accepted so
accept others because they need it.
God accepts us just as we are, with all our faults and
abilities. He even loves us even though we reject Him.
Like a loving Father He waits for you to come to Him
and when you do, you will find acceptance and love. He
even made a way so you can find Him. Jesus said “I am
the way”, that means ask Jesus into your life and you have
found the Father. Knowing you are accepted by God the
Father is the greatest feeling of acceptance.
Unbroken
It might appear innocuous, but the unprefix has a dash of mystery about it.
Sometimes, it simply means ‘opposite’,
as in ‘unusual’ or ‘uneven’... but every now and then, it implies a state than Anthony Douglas
can be lost, but never regained. So, for Minister St Peters
instance, something that is unopened, Anglican Church
once the seal has been breached, can
never be considered unopened again.
You may have heard some of the story of Louis Zamperini,
the WW2 veteran who is the focus of the new film ‘Unbroken’, who survived 47 days drifting on a life raft with no food
or water, followed by years of daily abuse at the hands of a sadistic guard in a Japanese POW camp. At the end of the war
he was rescued, returned home to great fanfare, and soon married the beautiful Cynthia Applegate. His story resonates with
us because he remained unbroken by his captors, and everyone
loves a ‘triumph of the human spirit’ story, especially when it
has a happy ending.
Except it’s not true.
Yes, he survived what should have killed him. But he returned a broken man, tormented by nightmares and soon
drinking away his pain. His marriage was falling apart as soon
as it began. The smiles on the outside couldn’t erase the aftereffects of the trauma he’d suffered.
‘Unbroken’ is one of those states that can’t be regained. No
amount of super glue and polish can fully repair a smashed
teapot. It will never be ‘unbroken’ again. But Cynthia went to
one of Billy Graham’s first crusades, heard the gospel and believed it, and then spent years cajoling Louis to hear the man.
On his first visit, he was transformed.
Overnight, his nightmares were gone, never to return. He
soon travelled to Japan to offer forgiveness to his former captors in person. He spent the next 65 years in Christian ministry
until his death last year. Louis had been a star athlete, and had
the war not intervened, he would almost certainly have been
the first man to break the four-minute mile barrier. Instead, he
gained a different fame... Louis had found ‘the God who gives
life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they
were’ (Romans 4:17), and been unbroken by him. You won’t
see it in the movies – it’s too real for Hollywood. But this happy ending will last longer, far longer, than a two-hour flick.
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Shoalhaven Heads RSL sub-branch
The ANZAC centenary
Everyone will be aware that 2015 is
the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli
that gave birth to the name ANZAC, The
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND
ARMY CORPS, and created traditions
that have been followed by our military
services ever since.
The Commemoration of ANZAC will
in fact be for the 4 years 2015 to 2018, the whole period
of WW1. Of course 2015 will be a focal point and a large
number of events will occur in 2015. The Federal Government gave some money to each Federal Electorate and
some events have been planned in Gilmore Electorate and
further publicity of these events will occur. A race meeting in Nowra, a dinner at the Nowra Entertainment Centre
and a re-enactment of the WW1 Waratah march have been
planned.
Our sub-branch does not believe we are big enough to
conduct similar events and decided to do our own events
to suit our area.
We will be holding our traditional services on ANZAC
DAY, VIETNAM VETERANS DAY AND REMEMBRANCE DAY, THROUGHOUT THE 4 YEARS WITH
SOME EXTRA EMPHASIS ON EACH DAY.
The first, of course, will be ANZAC Day 25th April 2015
and the dawn service will be held as usual. Over the past 3
years we have had in excess of 1000 people present and it
will be nice to see more.
When we started the Dawn Service some 16 years ago
we had about 30 people attend. Our community has always
given great support to ANZAC Day.
However in 2016 we are planning to have a Commemorative luncheon in our village that will be open to all the
village and their guests. This will have a Western Front and
other areas theme as we are sure that people are fully aware
of the great sacrifices made in Europe by our diggers.
As each year rolls by other opportunities will occur to
allow further commemoration and we will take advantage
of these.
We need to make two points that are important;
(1) We believe that it is commemoration not celebration
(2) A reminder that the word ANZAC IS a protected
word and has been since 1916 and can only be used with
the approval of the Minister.
STATUE GALLERY
NOW OPEN
Unreal Rocks Statue Gallery has now opened its doors at The
Lazy Gardener on Coolangatta Road. Call in and experience
the craftsmanship of individually, original handcrafted features
situated throughout the gardens. All pieces are manufactured
by hand, by a local artist on-site. Custom made pieces can be
produced on request.
Phone
Email
Website
Location
Grant 0411 670 593
Scott 0410 026 297
[email protected]
www.unrealrocks.com.au
Corner of Gerroa & Coolangatta Roads,
Shoalhaven Heads
Let your
“imagination
become
our creation
”
Max Flohr - President Shoalhaven Heads
RSL Sub-Branch
February 2015 Heads NewsPage 29
we
“Lestforget
”
So many words have been written.
So many words have been thought.
So many thoughts have not been said.
So many have not been able to turn their
thoughts into words.
This is the case for all people that that have put
every thing aside to provide future generations
with the lives we now enjoy.
So, this year, 2015, on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, 100 years on from the landings at
Anzac Cove in Turkey, it is our turn to remember,respect,and give gratitude to those men and
woman, from then to now, that serve our
country in all areas of the world.
I myself has loved ones resting at peace in
Palestine and Bullecourt.
An Uncle that fought at Milne Bay.
A Father that served during Korea.
A brother that served 20 years in the RAAF.
A daughter just returned from Kabul, and
a nephew now serving in the RAN.
And like many, a lot of friends in the RAN.
So personally I give all of my heartfelt thanks
and gratitude and respect.
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February 2015
Heads News
The Great War from the Home Front:
A Shoalhaven Perspective
Although it was happening half a world away, the effects
WW1 would be felt across time and space. Called “the
Great War”, because (at the time) this would be the war to
end all wars, it was the largest and most destructive event
in human history.
Australia’s contribution to the war effort relied heavily on
the efforts of volunteers, both for enlistment into military
service and various supporting services. During late 1915 and
early 1916, a number of recruiting marches originating from
country New South Wales attempted to raise enthusiasm and
the number of volunteers. The first such march in New South
Wales began at Gilgandra in October 1915 and other parts of
the state quickly began organising marches of their own. The
Waratah march passed through the Illawarra in December
1915 having started in Nowra on 30 November and arrived
in Sydney on 17 December 1915. A banner was made by the
Nowra Branch of the Red Cross Society for the South Coast
Waratahs Recruiting March.
On Tuesday, November 30, 1915, a group of 50 men left
Nowra, marching for Sydney as part of a recruitment drive for
World War I. Along the way, the group visited towns and villages, recruiting volunteers and by the time it reached Sydney
had swelled to 117.
Can you imagine walking to Sydney? The efforts of these
men and the women who later enlisted as nurses defy anyone’s
FREEDOM SCOOTERS
Shoalhaven Heads
South Coast Waratah March crossing the Nowra bridge on November 30, 1915
imagination, particularly in these days of living deep within
our respective comfort zones. They were very hard indeed.
This year there will be an abundance of presentations
that tell stories of the battles that were won and lost, the
hardships, heroics, costs and outcomes of the Great War,
but what of the women and children left behind. The Shoalhaven in 1915 was primarily a rural district and would
certainly have missed those who enlisted for military
service. Cows needed milking, crops needed harvesting,
community services had to be delivered and it was often
left to our unsung local heroes: The women.
German forces invaded the neighbouring (and neutral
country), Belgium, to gain access to other parts of Europe.
Thousands of Belgians were displaced as the country was
brought to its knees. An international relief effort began to
garner funds and supplies to be sent to Belgium. A wellattended meeting of ladies was held at the Nowra School
of Arts on the Afternoon of January 12, 1915, to make arrangements for the carrying out of a tea tent in aid Of the
Belgian Relief Fund at the forthcoming Nowra show.
So, the reverberations of the Great War were, and still can
be, felt. Even as far removed geographically and socially
as the Shoalhaven is, our development as a modern society
is in some way, shaped by the events in Europe between
1914 and 1918.
By Garry Marshall
Sources: Australian War Memorial, South Coast Register, Trove, University of Wollongong.
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Glenn Kolomeitz
is someone who has great life
experience and will fight for you
He is a former Police Officer and Australian Army Officer who has served in Afghanistan (two rotations) and
East Timor as a Major. Married to a local GP; they have two small children and live in Gerroa.
Glenn has been working hard, listening to the community and their issues and concerns. He has a vision for our
community and our future and he has a plan to implement that vision.
The liberal Government are making cuts to TAFE and local schools; they have made our local train services worse
and more expensive; they are selling off the poles and wires for our electricity system (delivering nothing for our
region and costing the State a steady stream of revenue); they are not providing necessary funds for our health
system in our hospitals and our ambulance services or for other critical services.
They are not a good government for our community.
Glenn will fight for better services for our growing region – education, police, public transport,
health, utilities and more. He will also fight for sustainability and to protect our natural heritage.
Glenn would
like to meet
you and hear
your views too.
Through a series of street stalls, door knocking, telephoning, discussion groups,
community groups and public meetings as well as through his Facebook page,
Newsletter and web page Glenn is listening and responding to our community.
His vision and his plans for our future will be set out and communicated
in the next weeks leading up to the election at the end of March.
Here are some of the ways you can meet and talk with Glenn:
Meet Glenn at a Street Stall in Shoalhaven Heads outside the Butcher:
Wednesday 4th February 2pm to 4pm | Tuesday 24th February 2pm to 4pm
You can also meet Glenn at the Berry Show .
Or contact him m: 0402 343 407 | Facebook: Glenn Kolomeitz Labor for Kiama
Email: [email protected] (register to receive his Newsletter through here or the Facebook page).
Meet Tanya Plibersek
Meet Chris Bowen and Michael Daley
THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY. BUSINESS LUNCH IN BERRY.
The Hon. Tanya Plibersek. Shadow
Minister for Foreign Affairs and
International Development.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
Member for Sydney.
The Hon. Chris Bowen,
Shadow Federal
Treasurer. Member
for McMahon
Michael Daley, Shadow
NSW Treasurer. Shadow
NSW Minister for
Finance and Services.
Member for Maroubra
Coming Events: Details shortly on Facebook, in the Newsletter and on the web page or call 0439 965 354.)
POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS
To date, Labor has announced a number of policies which we will take to the election,
including the following which are directly relevant to the Kiama electorate:
Labor will maintain the boundaries of Gerringong and Gerroa where they
currently are, preserving the agricultural belt south of the Elambra
Estate. This is vital to local agriculture and tourism businesses; and will
also protect the environment in that area. (The Liberals, and in particular
Gareth Ward, have said they will never allow the boundaries to meet, but
have not ruled out development on that land, and have refused to
answer how close they will allow the boundaries to get to each other).
Labor will reinstate Jervis Bay Marine Park’s protected status, and will lift
the Liberals’ general moratorium on creating new Marine Parks. This will
lead to increased fishing stocks along the Kiama coastline.
Labor will keep TAFE fees at current 2014 levels; will restrict the amount
of funding available for private operators to contest to 30%; and will do
away with the Smart & Skilled program, which has cut a lot of courses
from TAFE, including many apprenticeship programs.
Labor will ban Coal Seam Gas mining in drinking water catchment areas;
and will place a moratorium on all CSG mining in NSW until the Chief
Scientist is satisfied that CSG mining has been proven to be safe.
Labor will create a specialist sexual assault and domestic violence court
in the Illawarra, which will streamline the court processes for domestic
violence issues and ensure offenders are not able to reoffend.
Labor will also undo the mess created by the Liberal Government
through the Going Home Staying Home reforms. Under the present
Government several local homelessness services have closed, and we
have nine fewer youth homelessness beds in the region. In addition,
funding for a number of the remaining homelessness providers will
expire in 2016, with no guarantee of further funding. Labor will work with
local homelessness providers to ensure services are returned to
sustainable and workable levels and are properly supported.
Labor is committed to returning 50% of the sale price of Port Kembla to
the Illawarra, including the Kiama electorate, for vital infrastructure
projects that will create jobs and opportunities for people in our region.
In April 2013, the Liberal Government sold Port Kembla for $760 million
but promised only $100 million would be reinvested in the Illawarra.
Labor’s commitment to reserve $380 million for Illawarra regional
infrastructure represents exactly one-half of the sale proceeds and is a
$280 million increase in the amount of funding.
More Policies will be announced over the next weeks leading up to the
election.
AUTHORISED BY RICK GAINFORD, 78 WOODHILL MOUNTAIN RD, BERRY NSW 2535
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PUZZLES
Bowls
SUDOKU
The Wray Owen Mixed
Triples which was held in
quiet windy and overcast
conditions on Jan 24th. We had just got off the greens and a
light shower of rain fell, definitely well timed by the Match
Committee. Third prize went to George Winstanley, Colleen
Winstanley & John Lewis narrowly after a count-back. Second Prize went to Ray Cumberland, Margaret Cumberland
& Brian O’Connell with yet another count-back deciding
the Winning Team of Anne McCauley, C Morten & Russ
McCauley. The day consisted of 2 games of 12 ends and the
results certainly highlighted the competitive spirit that exists
in our Club. We also welcomed players from Bomaderry
B.C and Blaney BC In Feb we have 2 nights of Twilight
Mixed Triples. This event is Sponsored by Tooheys XXXX
Gold. Around April we will be hosting the popular Karen
Murphy Mixed Fours, The Wray Owen Jerry Bailey Triples
(mens’) and the Davenport Pairs will be held towards the
end of the year. Free coaching by our Club Coach, Russ McCauley, We also have our Mens Triples, Single entry Club
selected, every Wednesday starting at 12.30 pm, Fridays
we play Mens Triples, Blind draw, team and single entry
starting at 12.30 pm. For Wed & Fri games please have your
names down before 11 am and pay your game fees before
12.15 pm. From now until Pennants start we will be playing
2 bowl triples. Get Well Wishes” to our members who are on
the sick list and in Hospital.
There is only one rule for completing a sudoku:
Numbers 1 to 9 must be in each column, row and 3x3 box
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Make as many words 4 letters or more
including the 9 letter word. No plurals
ending in ‘s’. Each letter can only be
used once and each word must use the
centre letter. The dolphin on the front
page is a clue.
15 words: Good, 25 words: Very Good,
34 words: Excellent
Russ McCauley- Publicity Officer
PERSONAL TRAINING &
GROUP FITNESS STUDIO
January’s Conundrum:
SURFBOARD,
absurd, bursar, adsorb, ardour, arbor,
broad, board, fraud, soar, soda, sofa,
roar, road, fora, drab, brad, boar, bard,
daub
SHOALHAVEN
CONSTRUCTIONS
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EMAIL: [email protected]
One on One Training - Group Fitness Sessions
Cardio Boxing - Pilates - Referred Rehabilitation
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Mon 6.00pm & Wed 6.15pm
Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club
Tues & Thur 5.30pm
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Contact
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For Timetables Phone 4448 7580 or 0432 677 760
January 2015 Heads News - SPORTPage 33
Winter Sport Registration Information
Rugby League
Soccer
2015 Registration Day
22 February 2015
At The Berry Bowling Club
11am – 1pm
Cost will be $110.00 per child which
includes shorts, socks and a training shirt.
We are hoping to get a girls tag team for 9 – 14 years of age.
All new players must present an original birth certificate.
For more info please contact
PRESIDENT - Ted (0402 823 002)
REGISTRAR - Kathryn (0407 416 342)
Or email - [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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Hockey
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Call Elle Flood on 0401 800938 or email
[email protected]. Games begin in March.
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Rugby Union
Could a representative of the Club please contact
us so Rugby Union can be represented in the Heads News.
Thursday 5th & 12th February
6pm - 8pm in the Club house
Saturday 7th & 14th February
9am - 11am at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel
Senior Registrar : Kathy Kablar
[email protected]
Tel: 0409 717 946
Ladies Registrar :
Kylie Bonsall
[email protected]
Tel: 0414488079
Youth & Premiers:
Alison Mackinnon
[email protected]
Tel: 0410008791
Junior Registrar:
Susie Boardman
[email protected]
Tel: 44487273
We are looking for a new Canteen organiser. If that is not for
you, please give some thought to volunteering as a team manager, coach, setting up/taking down nets, giving some time to
serve in the canteen or assisting with fundraising events.
To keep up with events and other club news, check out
our web site: headsberryfc.org.au. You can also “like” us
on Facebook: Shoalhaven Heads Berry Football Club.
JUDO
If we can’t see you
we can’t save you
2015 REGISTRATIONS
Come &
have a
go!
• Fun
• Fitness
• Balance
• Respect
• Discipline
• Self Defence
• Olympic Sport
• Family Friendly
• All Coaches NCAS
• Level 1 minimum
So please, be safe and always swim
beachsafe.org.au
Enquiries: 444 88 494
www.bushidojudoclub.com
Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre
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Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club
Shoalhaven Heads Road, Shoalhaven Heads
Contact us on 44 48 7154 for further details or visit www.shbrc.com.au
“Jerry Bailey
Bar & Grill”
OPEN 7 DAYS
Lunch from 12 - 2pm
Dinner from 5.30pm
Weekly Happenings
Monday -
Bingo
Tuesday -
Ladies Bowls
Meat Raffle
Social Bowls
Old time dancing
Free Entertainment
Wednesday -
Saturday 7th February
“Chalkie White”
Men’s Bowls
Senior Citizens
Bingo
Thursday -
Ladies Bowls
Meat Raffle + Bowlers Raffle
Euchre
Friday -
Darts Club Raffle
Saturday 21st February
“Ricky Lynch”
Saturday -
Fisho’s Raffle
Golf Club Raffle
Darts
Saturday 28th February
“Good Time Boys”
Sunday -
Social Bowls
Spin & Win Raffle
Indoor Bowls
New Summer Menu
Family Area
Saturday 14th February
“Rhythm in Motion”
January 2015 Heads News - SPORTPage 35
From the Golf Club
The Christmas / New Year period has seen record numbers take to the course. Greg details some actual numbers
in his report. It has been most gratifying when talking to
many of the visitors in recent weeks who have spoken in
glowing terms of our course and also of the friendliness of
the staff and club members.
I believe the grounds staff and the many volunteers who
do work both on the course and around the clubhouse
should be proud of their efforts. Over the years this Club
has developed and constantly improved primarily through
the dedication and hard work of many of our members.
On the golf scene our A Pennants team have started this
year’s competition with mixed results. Last Sunday they
played Russell Vale at home and won 5 – 0. This certainly put
them back towards the top of the ladder; hopefully they can
continue in this same manner over the rest of the competition.
From the Pro Shop
Rob Russell - President
Well the busy season is just about over with record numbers
being set for December and early January. In December the
club averaged 103 players per day and was the first time we
have averaged over a hundred for a month; whilst in early
January we had 965 rounds in a week at an average of 137
players per day. Having great weather through this period
obviously played a large part in the number of players we
had, however; full credit must go to Tony and the boys on the
ground staff for keeping the course in sensational condition.
Left to right: Leanne, Nathan, Lachlan and Uncle Nathan Thoroughgood and
Heads golf Club professional Greg Collins
On to events that have happened at the club, it was great to
see a turn out of 66 players for the caravan parks challenge.
This year it was the Holiday Haven Park that triumphed giving them bragging rights for the next 12 months.
Last Friday we had 73 players turn out for a fundraising
day for Lachlan Thoroughgood. Lachie is currently receiving
treatment for a glioblastoma brain tumour that involves radiation and chemotherapy at the Sydney Children’s hospital. On
the day a total of $10,855 was raised from donations, raffles
and auctions. On behalf of the golf club and the pro shop staff
we would like to thank everyone who contributed and played
on the day. We would also like to wish Lachlan and his parents
Nathan and Leanne all the best for Lachlan’s future treatments.
On to upcoming events and the Heads Hotel summer teams
competition is set to resume on the 31st of January. This will
run for another 5 weeks before we split into various divisions
for a 3 week finals series culminating in Grand final day where
everyone plays on Sunday 29th of March. The presentation
will take place shortly after golf finishes on this day.
Until next month happy golfing
Greg
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February 2015
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Sport
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New Inductee into Shoalhaven Sporting Hall of Fame
Another Title under Bruce Fagan’s belt
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After 47 years of coaching Judo, Bruce William Fagan
has trained 81 Black Belt students and a remarkable 12
Olympians. An Australian National Level III Coach for 13
years, he has coached his students to an astounding 209
Australian Titles.
Further to this Bruce’s students have represented Australia
212 times at international tournaments to 70 wins and 127
additional places. His own children Darren, Danny and
Shayne, are all national and international champions several
times over.
A disarmingly gentle and humble man, Bruce has never
taken earnings for his coaching services. His winning formula revolves around treating everyone the same, and he
holds countless memories of students for whom this maxim
and the challenging sport of Judo has transformed life.
Bruce started the Bushido Judo Club in Shoalhaven
Heads in 1996. He has donated his time to organising the
Shoalhaven Open, South Coast Open and Country Judo
Championships, as well as serving as Vice/President for the
NSW Board of Judo Management and Judo Federation of
Australia, and as State and National Referee 1968-1992. He
has organised 12 international club tours to provide students
with international experience.
Achievements
• Commonwealth Games Judo Coach 1990
• Australian Judo Coach 1980-1993
• Judo Coach 1967-current
• Olympic Games Coach 1992
• NSW Judo Coach 1975-1992
• Olympic Torch Bearer, Shoalhaven 2000
Inducted into the Shoalhaven Hall of Sporting Fame 2014.
Shoalhaven Heads/Berry Cricket Update
With three junior teams and four senior teams in the Shoalhaven District Competition we are having a good season with
just less than half the
cricket season left to
go before the finals in
March.
The U/10s are top
of the table, U/12s
and U/14s are both
second with some
important games left
to play.
In Seniors, 1st Grade are on top of the table, 2nd Grade are
second, 3rd Grade are fourth and 4th Grade are third to give
the club a slight lead in the Club Championship.
Fourth Grade Hat Trick
Prior to the Christmas break Ted
Street, playing in Fourth Grade, was
lucky enough to snag a hat trick.
Especially lucky since the second
wicket ended up with a catch being
juggled four times before the catch
was eventually held.
YOGA
SHOALHAVEN
Beginners Welcome
Tania Skelton
02 4448 7833
Certified Yoga Teacher
Classes resume 2nd Feb at the Community Centre - Mondays 6pm and Wednesdays 6am
Photo: Sunrise Jan 1, 2015
Image: courtesy of South Coast Register