march 2019 - colo vale community association
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COLO VALE NEWS2
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PO Box 280 Mittagong NSW 2575
MARCH 2019
From My DeskIan Scandrett
Folks,With the state election
coming on March 23rd the timeis now to lobby your local candidates aboutwhat matters locally and across the State.
As a local Councillor I worry about manythings that I pledged to follow.
The reason I have been so focused on therail-side trail is that it brings sustainableeconomic activity, village connectivity andjobs without impacting on our wonderful area.
So, thinking locally, your Village and yourShire will be increasingly pressured for furtherdevelopment.
At first it may not seem a lot – a fewinstances here and there of intensification ofexisting village & town sites (and we haveseen that) but it all adds to more change inyour local amenity, plus more traffic, pressureon services and simply, more of everything.
But is it what you want? Folk consistentlysay to me the reason we love living here,moved here, want to retire here, is thecharacter and size of our community.
I fully understand, indeed, many arecoming to the Highlands to escape bigdevelopment further north.
In that fabulous movie “Dances withWolves”, Lieutenant John J Dunbar (KevinCostner) finally reveals to his good friend thereligious man ‘Kicking Bird’ (Graham Greene)that they are indeed coming.
Epilogue: And 13 years later their world isforever changed.
Always happy to be contacted and lookforward to your emails.
Councillor Ian ScandrettEmail: [email protected].
Facebook: Ian Scandrett
We awoke to a drizzly cool day,although it was a nice change from theextreme heat of late.
We had both the Liberal(Nathaniel Smith) and theLabour (Jo-Ann Davidson)parties represented offering
their timeto answerquestions for locals.
The Berrima DistrictHistoric Auto Clubcame along eventhough it was raining,
thanks guys and gals.A coach of tourists arrived,
did the rounds of the stallsbefore settling down toDevonshire Tea. They hadcome from Baulkham Hills andwere enroute to the ExeterMarkets and a Monastery. Many wereimpressed by the Men’s Shed craft andpurchased items.
Vicki Turner was therepromoting her Nursing Service,a fully trained nurse she offershome visits to those living inthe Highlands. Enquiriesphone 0432 273 666.
Next market is on March 2nd HarvestTime with fresh produce of potatoes, fruitand vegies. Home made pies, Pasties,Sausage Rolls, Pumpkin soup and Carrotcake will tempt. Tractors will be on display.Stallholders with jewellery, paintings,candles, knitted items, jams & preserves,nuts, olives, honey, eggs will once again bepresent, and the BBQ Hamburgers, delicio.
AUSTRALIANA MARKETFEBRUARY 3RD
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VISITORS from THE ABBEYIn early February The Abbey House Aged
Care in Mittagong brought some of theladies and gents for a visit to the Craft &Chatter morning and the Men’s Shed.
They arrived in a very modern busescorted by two carers, Karina and Cheryl-Lee and one of their favourite kitchen ladiesLiz who has been at The Abbey for 3 years.
Some of the visitors are fortunate in thattheir families live locally in the Highlands,namely Iris, Bruce and Lou.
On talking with the ladies, Gloria(Goulburn), Betty (Mittagong), Betty (MossVale), Iris (Eastwood), Jean (Glasgow), allhad various interests to keep themselvesbusy which included knitting, colouring-in,jigsaw puzzles and reading. Our Craft &Chatter member Sarah Wallace begansinging a well known Scottish song andJean joined in with such a lovely voice.
The gents, Walter, Bruce (Picton), Lou(Lakemba) like to watch TV especially Walterwho avidly follows the tennis, his favouriteplayer Novak Djokovic. In his younger daysBruce carted cement for the building ofWarragamba Dam. Others have interests incards, reading and Lou is interested incollecting and gold plating insects. Oneyoung “whipper snapper” said he loves towatch and chase the girls.
It was such a delight to chat with thegroup, and after morning tea, the gentsmade their way to the Men’s Shed to have alook at the items currently being crafted.
Gladden hearts all around as they bidtheir farewell, promising to return.
In 2012 Kathleen Willardtold the story of Cameron’sGarden for the first time inprint. Cameron wasKathleen’s nine year oldgrandson. He had braincancer. This moving story ishow Kathleen helped to gentlyprepare him for his death. It is asimple, beautiful and loving story.
And now, with Cameron’s Gardenbeing created at the Colo Vale PrimarySchool, Kathleen is reprinting her book inhard cover.
If you are interested in obtaining a copyit is available to pre-order for $24.95.Profit from the sale of this book will be fora scholarship at the Colo Vale School fora student coping with hardship.
For more information please [email protected] or speakdirectly to Kathleen on 4889 4390.
www.totalpc.net.au
0417 132 060
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PC BUILDINGSERVICING REPAIRS & TUTORING
CAMERON’S GARDENWritten & Illustrated by Kathleen Willard
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FEBRUARY 2019
MONSTERGARAGE SALECOLO VALE VILLAGE
SATURDAYMARCH 16, 20198am - 1pm
The Colo Vale Community Associationis once again organising a village garagesale. Free maps showing locations of garagesellers will be available from the CommunityHall at 28 Railway Parade from 8:00am -1:00pm. Balloons will be displayed at thefront fence of all sellers making it easy tolocate them.
A BBQ breakfast or lunch of sausage onbuttered bread will be available at theCommunity Hall.
If you would like to register as a potentialseller the fee is $10 to assist the Associationwith the advertising costs. Registrationsclose Wednesday, March 13th.
Phone 0414 633 077
UNDERSTANDINGYOUR COMPUTERThe Southern Highlands Computer Users
Group had six tutors in attendance at theColo Vale Community Hall on February 9th.Their knowledge was extensive in both PCand Macintosh. Joining them were fourmembers of the Colo Vale CommunityAssociation to lend a hand.
It was good to see some of our localscome along to gain better understanding inthe operation of their computers.
The Southern Highlands Computer UsersGroups Education Centre is open everyMonday, Microsoft users from 10am - noon,and Apple/Mac users from 2pm - 5pm. Toenhance your computer knowledge you candiscuss your needs with one of their tutorsand you may like to join the group who alsooffers Games mornings and Genealogy.
They are located at Unit 56, within thegrounds of Harbison Care, 2 CharlotteStreet, Burradoo NSW 2576.
Visit their website for further info:www.shcug.org.au
or phone Martina Oprey 4862 1584Email: [email protected]
The Southern Highlands ComputerUsers Group and members of the ColoVale Community Association haveagreed to continue with the computerknowledge classes with the next sessionscheduled for Wednesday morning,March 6th from 10am - 12 noon at theColo Vale Community Hall. Morning teawill be provided and the cost is $3.
For further information contact JohnStead on 0414 946 694.
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Weeds, as a gardener you either hatethem or just put up with them as anecessary evil. A weed by definition is aplant that grows where you, as agardener, do not want it to grow. Thesecompete with your crops for nutrients,moisture and sunlight and also spreadfungal diseases which could spread tocrops. Hoeing, hand weeding, forkingand digging are often the only real way ofweed eradication. Hoeing and handweeding together seem to be the mosteffective, with hoeing between the rowsof plants and hand weeding next to theplant stalks and stems.
Another popular method is to mulchwith organic material to preventgermination of weed seeds, but as itprovides organic material to the soil, italso robs the plant of important nutrimentwhen the first part of the decompositiontakes place, so a small amount of bloodand bone should be applied beforemulching. Of course mulching may bedone with a circle of black plasticsheeting with a cut to the centre to sliparound the stem of the plant, which isgreat for a half dozen cabbage orbroccoli plants but maybe not sopractical for 50 or more.
Chemical spraying of large areas pre-planting could be used making sure thatthe spray used is a contact spray and thechemical used does not have an adverseeffect on the soil and the soil flora andfauna — we like to encourage worms andbeneficial insects.
The last real method of weed controlis the organic style of gardening which ismore labour intensive and constant.
So wet weather, heatwaves and otheradverse gardening conditions will set youback a few days and make it is almostimpossible to catch up, but if you love togarden, weeds unfortunately will alwaysbe there.
Happy weeding everyone, ‘til nexttime, George.
GARDEN TIPS with George
Local Artists in the 2019BALD ARCHY Tour
Stefan and Alesha Elbourne have beenaccepted into the 2019 Bald Archy touringexhibition for their artworks of retiredQueensland Cowboy NRL player JohnathanThurston and the ABC War On Waste'sCraig Reucassel.
Colo Vale community members can visitthe exhibition as it travels around Australiathis year. Visit — http://www.baldarchy.com.au/tour-info/ for more information.
DUM-PER-SONIt has been noted that a resident backing
onto Jurd Park is throwing food refuse over thefence into the park, especially bones from aBBQ, and it is distressing that dog ownerswalking their animals have had incidents wherethe dogs have swallowed these bones, whichget stuck in their throat or stomach resultingin anxiety for dog and owner and hefty vet bills.
Why do such a shameful thing, when othersare striving to keep Colo Vale and Australiatidy. WAKEUP.
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Gail Gniewosz (nee Minter) was born in Lismoreand grew up in the Northern Rivers area of NSW.When she graduated from Northern Rivers HighSchool she became as she called herself later inlife a "gypsy". She packed her backpack on leavingschool and sailed to New Zealand spending twomonths hitch hiking and meeting people (some ofwhom she was still in contact with 50 years later),and generally having a great time. Returning toLismore, she chose Adelaide University overSydney University to study Primary Teaching.
During her three years of study in Adelaide shemet and married a young man from Germany whoshared her passion for travel. On completing herbond with the Education Department she flew toEast Germany to meet her in-laws by herself, as itwas not safe for Gerhard to return to East Germanyat that stage. She described the trip as fun eventhough her German was very limited and Gerhard'sfamily had no English.
Meanwhile Gerhard had accepted a position toteach at the University of Otago, in Dunedin in NZ.Gail was originally to fly from Germany to HongKong and then on to NZ but the plane was forcedto land in Turkey. Here, and I quote her in her lateryears, telling the tale as yet another adventure inher life: "She lived to tell the tale of men in whiterobes with guns". On finally reaching NZ Gailjoined the Research staff at the university in Otagoand Gerlinde was born followed by Gregor.
When Gregor was 12 months old they were toldhe had medical problems. The family was at thisstage packing to go to the USA for Gerhard tocontinue his studies but instead returned toAustralia to find treatment for Gregor. After twelvemonths spent in Perth, mostly in hospital for Gailwith Gregor, they moved again, to Sydney, and yetagain, to Wagga Wagga and finally to Colo Vale inthe Southern Highlands.
Here Gail and the children helped Gerhard buildthe beautiful home they lived in for the rest of theirlives. Gail's beloved garden became established atthis time too. The children began high school andGail returned to teaching, part time at first then fulltime, and somehow she managed to complete aBachelor of Education, Master of Education (AdultEducation and Training) and a Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) qualification.She did not enjoy teaching nearly as much as shehad hoped. Finally Gail resigned in 2004 havingendured cover ups, a murder (of a pupil), stabbings,among other things, and then the final straw whereshe broke her hip, with very little support from theschool or the Department during these happenings.
During school holidays the family alwaysaccompanied Gerhard to conferences around theworld ("gypsying" again). In 2005 Gail was offagain, this time to London to teach in the RefugeeCouncil. She really enjoyed this phase of herteaching, telling folk she had never laughed somuch. Once Gerhard retired the two of themextended their trips overseas, always coming backvia London because by this time Gerlinde hadmoved there. They also went from Beijing toIstanbul to London and from St Petersburg toLondon, to name a few more of their wanderingsaround the world.
During his growing up years Gail spent a lot oftime with Gregor supporting him whenever shewas home. Eventually Gail found herself with sparetime when she was actually at home. She startedto tutor at the Colo Vale School and began writingthis newsletter. The local hall was in need of ahelping hand to run a craft group and to organisethe monthly markets. By now, Gerhard haddeveloped Parkinsons Disease, and so Gail helpedto run the Parkinsons Support Group too. Sheattended the local Probus and First Fleeters Groupsas well as being a carer, gardener (a much lovedoccupation for her), housekeeper and other things,and she remained a good friend to many people.Two years ago Gail was delighted to welcome intothe world her granddaughter Gytte. This young ladywas her pride and joy and they both had as manyhours as possible together whenever travel andtime allowed for it.
Gail really did have some gypsy blood so it turnsout. She is the 6 times granddaughter of JamesSquire, the first brewer in Australia, and he reallywas a gypsy! As it seems she never did get aroundto actually tasting some of her ancestor's brew.Gail, maybe we should all raise a glass to you!
You will be much missed in Colo Vale and thesurrounding area and by your family and friends.
Gail Hilma Gniewosz (1950 - 2019)
MARCH 2019
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Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 12noon. Members pay $3 each visit which coversmorning tea and the chance to socializewith other men from the area, have achat, and enjoy doing woodwork, or justrelax. Ring Steve 0414 242 667.
Village Men’s Shed
Stalls available for $15 outside and $25inside the hall. Car boot stalls availablefor $15. Confirm bookings by 12noon Thursdaybefore market. No notification, your stallwill be re-allocated. Contact Kathleen for stall bookings0400 728 395.
Market Stall Info
Indoor Bowls
Craft & Chatter Liaison Officer
Meetings
Every Thursday 9am to 12noon. $3 donation. Morning Tea provided.Ladies bring your craft or just come for achat. Ring Kath on 4889 4390.
For sympathy cards, flowers or a visit,contact Kay Mackenzie, the CommunityAssociation Liaison Officer on her mobile0413 364 918.
Every Wednesday evening 7pm. $3 donation. Supper provided. Just turnup at the hall or ring Kay 0413 364 918.
Hall BookingsTo book the Colo Vale Community Hallfor birthdays, weddings, etc. contactmobile 0490 320 179.Comprehensive details available, veryreasonable rates. For more details seewebsite www.colovalecommunity.org.au
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COLO VALE TENNIS CLUBJurd Park – Wattle St, Colo Vale
Tennis NewsLights are Back in Action
Warm up and have a hit Day Hire $12 p.hrNight Hire $14 p.hr
BBQ’s, Children’s playground, ToiletsCoffee & Tea making facilitiesFree rackets & balls if needed
Coaching available with SergioAn excellent coach for children & adults
For Hire call Linda0415 500 981
Next Community Association PublicMeeting will be on Tuesday, March 26th,2019 at 6.00pm, fourth Tuesday of themonth. All welcome. We need your support, ideas and ahelping hand, even if only for a couple ofhours on market day. For information contact President ElyseWhite 0414 633 077.
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All it takes is a phone call to enquirehow a script can be filled and deliveredto your door.
Priceline PharmacyEugene Bae & John DouglasShop 4 Highlands Marketplace
Mittagong
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