Northholm welcomes younger learners
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Northholm welcomes younger learners
FREE MAY 2015 Dural > Mid-Dural > Round Corner > Cherrybrook > Annangrove > Kenthurst > Glenhaven > Arcadia > Glenorie > Galston Northholm welcomes younger learners See page 5 www.duralchamber.org.au PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mother Nature Bender By Judy Pope It was my pleasure to attend the presentation of cheques to very worthwhile charities at Dural Country Club on April 7th with Dural Rotary. T he money raised was from Dural Chamber’s and Dural Rotary’s Annual Golf Day held last October. A stunning $20,000 was raised and four local charities were the beneficiaries. Thank you Dural Rotary for organising a stellar night! Mother Nature has been on a bit of a bender for the last three days though she seems to be subsiding now. I have not seen this much water in the local area for decades. At the time of writing Pitt Town Rd bridges, Blue Gum Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, Mc Clymonts Rd, Rouse Rd, Foxall Rd and Fairway Drive are all closed. Sadly there has been a life lost on the wet roads this morning. The response from the volunteer Rural Fire Service and SES volunteers has been outstanding. Witnessing the conditions these wonderful men and women have been working in I can tell you it was horrendous. Power has been restored to homes finally though some including where I reside were without power for over 24 hours. Once again the workers trying to restore power to many homes worked tirelessly through torrential rain and storms. Something we all take for granted yet can barely cope without when supply is lost. I hope Premier Mike Baird is very careful with his power line leases in our state as at the moment our services are restored as fast as humanly possible. Thanks to all the volunteers that have helped out in our community over the big wet! Our community is very grateful. The Rock that’ll make your business roll. Need help talking to your prospects? Blue Rock is a small, creative communications business that can help your business roll. We can bring your products and services alive with strong selling ideas. We specialise in making your marketing dollar go further and work harder. Through superior design, advertising, PR, sales promotion, direct marketing at a realistic cost. For a free consultation call Michael Martin on 0412 122 239 or visit our website at www.bluerock.net.au Please visit our website or send us an email at info@duralchamber. com.au. Visit our online EVENTS DIARY for what is happening or register an event. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 3 EDITORS’S REPORT Tour de France – Part 2 By Judy Pope Firstly in the Cote d’Azure we visited Nice and Old Town Nice. I especially fell in love with Old Town Nice which is the original town of Nice. I t has very old stone buildings, narrow cobbled streets that don’t fit cars through them so you can just wander through by foot and enjoy the many market stalls and shops. Cannes was next and true to its reputation and very extravagant and bold. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the beach and experienced an amazing sunset over the sea. The next day we headed inland and up the mountains to an incredible village called Gourdon. It is perched at the top of the mountains with stunning views all around. I found La Source, a perfumery where they make and blend exotic, individual French perfumes and of course I purchased some. We also visited Antibes, a historical port on the Mediterranean and Eze, another very old village perched up high in the mountains. Another day we drove to Italy and Monaco just to brag we had been to three countries in a day! Italy is definitely on my travel list for the next time in Europe. Our lowest home loan rates in decades. There’s never been a bigger opportunity to lock in a low, low interest rate. But it’s more than just a great rate, a home loan from Galston & District Community Bank® Branch is bigger than that - and comes with a range of big benefits, discounts and savings. Drop into your nearest branch at 348 Galston Road, Galston or phone 9653 2227 and compare our fixed rate home loans. bendigobank.com.au Terms, conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. Full details available on application. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S49375-1 (240768_v1) (6/02/2015) excludes sale items, animals & pet food Birds l Fish l Rabbits l Mice l Guinea Pigs l Pet Accessories l Pet Food l Kennels l Cages & Hutches OFFER EXPIRES 30.5.2015 4 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 COVER STORY There’s a Buzz in the Air The Hills are ‘buzzing’ this year with news of Northholm’s new Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two programme. N orthholm has always supported the philosophy of being a small school that challenges young people to embrace the many wonderful opportunities on offer and these opportunities are now being extended to our youngest learners. Students from Kindergarten to Year Six are embracing their learning journey with a great deal of enthusiasm as the small class sizes at Northholm mean teachers can make big things happen. Inside the classroom our students are taught a philosophical approach called ‘community of inquiry’. They are learning to express their own perspectives, listen to one another, challenge and build on another’s thinking, and make better sense of their own views and ideas. These discussions based around unresolved and contestable questions, help our students explore the mysteries of human existence and to learn to think for themselves; an important skill for their future both in the workforce and as global citizens. Outside of the classroom the purpose-built sensory garden is providing opportunities for them to explore big issues like sustainability through lots of fun activities. Planting vegetables and flowers and caring for animals is an integral part of Junior School curriculum and is embedded in all of our key learning areas. Whether it is measuring seed depth and growth rates in Mathematics or writing information reports or explanations in English and Science our students are engaged in exciting real world learning experiences and are always keen to discover answers. In undertaking these many different activities our students are supported by the ‘can do’ attitude of the Junior School mascot, Will Bee who embodies Northholm’s tag line ‘Learn with Purpose, Live with Passion”. Students are encouraged to adopt Will Bee’s positive attitude and work towards what they will be tomorrow, next week and for the rest of their lives such as “I will be a great friend” or “I will be a fantastic Mathematician”. This focus on developing a positive outlook to life is inspiring our young students to achieve great things and make the world a better place. We can’t wait to see how many of them achieve their goals. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 5 LOCAL NEWS Council Signs Partnership Agreement with WSI TAFE for Events Interns The Hills Shire Council has signed an agreement with the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE that will see Diploma of Events students complete internships at Council every semester. C ouncil has a very successful volunteer program, with more than 900 volunteers contributing to the community. The partnership with the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE addresses a new need and pillar of opportunity - the education and up skilling needs of our community and helps students achieve hands-on experience for organising on events of all sizes. “The events world is very competitive and cut throat and securing an internship can often prove to be extremely difficult,” Mayor Jefferies said. “I am grateful to say that this internship program will deliver solid experience for our local events students.” The students will be working with the Community and Economic Development team in the planning and execution of Council events and benefits are expected to flow from the students enthusiasm and fresh ideas. Curry Lovers descend on The Sydney Hills Purveyors of the finest curries will descend on Castle Hill Main Street for the first Sydney Hills Curry Festival on Sunday May 17. C urry lovers will have a one-stop-shop for all their favourites with dishes originating from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. Visitors will also be treated to cultural entertainment, merchandise stalls, henna tattoos, children’s rides and much more. Hills Shire Mayor Clr Andrew Jefferies said the festival was a celebration of seriously good food and culture. “It’s also a celebration of South Asian and subcontinental culture and there will be performances and cultural activities for the whole family to enjoy. I encourage residents and visitors to come down and enjoy a great day and some family fun on Castle Hill Main Street,” Mayor Jefferies said. Details www.thehills.nsw.gov.au $10 million on Parks and Sporting Facilities The active residents of Hornsby Shire are about to receive a major boost, with Council revealing more than $10 million will be spent on parks and sporting facilities in the coming financial year. T he figures have been revealed in the draft operational plan for 2015/16, which Council is currently seeking feedback on. “This is Council’s roadmap for the coming financial year, spelling out the services that will be provided and the projects that will be undertaken,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Steve Russell said. “There’s no doubt the major winners this year are 6 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 recreation facilities, which are receiving almost three times as much as they did in the previous year.” Additional playground upgrades are planned for many areas and lighting upgrades for sportsground in a number of areas are also scheduled. A new learn-to-swim pool at Galston will be built and a number of the Shire’s bushwalking tracks will be upgraded for those who want to get closer to nature. “Other parts of the Shire are not going to miss out, with plenty of other major projects planned for the coming financial year,” Mayor Russell said. Details www.thehills.nsw.gov.au Vale Mick Heald Mick (John Gordon) Heald, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend passed away sadly on the 11th of April 2015 suddenly. M ick was born into a working class family growing up in the tough neighbourhood of Westmead in 1940. A skinny kid who loved playing sport, spending time with his mates and family. He was renowned for never taking a backward step in life and always stood up for what he believed in. Mick met his sweetheart Jan at the age of 19, married a few short years later, and recently celebrated 52 years of marriage. Dad loved Mum endlessly and as a couple they have achieved so much not only personally but professionally. Mick loved his family and friends, and was not happy unless surrounded by either or both. His great passions outside the family were playing bowls and fishing, both of these pass times gained him countless friendships and admiration not only for his skill, but sportsmanship and mateship. Mick has three children, Leanne, Jodie and Gary, Daughter in Law Nikki, Son in Law Hugh and six beautiful grandchildren, Carli, Jay, Benjamin, Sarah, Maddy and Alyssa. Grandchildren were the light of Mick’s life, revelling in gatherings to share jokes, stories and endless love. We choose to celebrate his life, not commiserate his passing, Mick will forever be remembered as the guy who was always first to lend a hand, help a mate, stick up for what he believed in, or lend a wry smile to lighten a mood. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 7 LOCAL NEWS West Side Story For its May 2015 production, Dural Musical Society has chosen “West Side Story”. T his is an exceptional musical based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. When it was first directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins in 1957 it was recognised as being the modern day version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. . “West Side Story” is produced by the same team that brought the highly successful “Urinetown” to the stage last year. Direction is by Eddie Bruce, who in his youth portrayed Riff, the leader of the Jets. It is a favourite of his, and as he explains, “While there are strong themes throughout the show, there is also a level of humour that will provide some light relief to the audiences”. Choreography is by Kate O’Neill, who always delights audiences with her routines, and this show is no exception – assisted by her sister Chrissie, they demand the exuberance you would expect to see in a group of angry, passionate youths. Musical Direction is by Leo Dent who started working on the music well before the show was cast. He has assembled a larger ensemble than usual for this production, recognising the importance of key instruments in reproducing the magic of Leonard Bernstein’s music. Returning to the society following an extensive break after directing “Guys and Dolls”, is Phil O’Connor, who is both choreographing the fight sequences and performing the role of the Jets leader, Riff. New to the society, Rewi Pakinga brings his excellent voice to the role of Tony, the young man with a dream that seems to be coming true when he meets Maria, played by Stephanie Quaglia. Two other talented newcomers to DMS are Adam Garden and Sarah Aylen who play Maria’s protective brother Bernardo, and his enticing girlfriend Anita. Emily Daniel is back treading the DMS boards in the key role of Anybodys, a tomboy trying to join the Jets. Look out for the cameo ‘adult’ roles from some of the DMS stalwarts – Andrew McLean as Lieutenant Schrank, BenWilson-Hill as Officer Krupke, and Ian McLean as Doc. For the first time, Dural Musical Society are making use of a Thrust Stage – taking the performers to the audience who will be sitting on three sides of the performing space. Rather than the usual stylised reproduction of a show where the audience face the stage, the production team are taking the aggression of the gangs, and the passion of the dancing into the audience. Performance Details Dural Soldiers Memorial Hall, 604 Old Northern Rd, Dural (opposite Redfield College) Evening Performance Dates: 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 May at 8.00 p.m. Matinee Performance Dates: 17, 24 May at 2.00 p.m. Adults: $25 Children/Concessions: $15 42 Bannerman Dining/Show Package - Adults: $655 Concessions: $55 Bookings through Tickets4me (previously MCA Ticketing) on 1300 306 776 - (booking fee charged) 8 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 The Nappy Collective Enriching community ties has always been important to local shopping centres and it certainly is for Cherrybrook Village. E very year the shopping centre supports community groups in the local area including sporting associations, schools, childcare centres and hospitals, to name a few. In a new initiative to the local area this Mother’s Day, Cherrybrook Village is partnering with The Nappy Collective, who collect unwanted, unused, disposable nappies and donate and redistribute them to mums in shelters and families in crisis or need. Cherrybrook Village and The Nappy Collective enables parents to redirect surplus disposable nappies away from landfill and provide them instead to communities who would benefit from this sustainable initiative. The last collective in October 2014 totalled over 116,000 nappies from 130 collection points across Australia. Danielle Krebs, Marketing Manager, Cherrybrook Village said, ‘We’re so proud to be partnering with The Nappy Collective to bring this wonderful initiative to our local community. We are a local community of proud parents and grandparents and helping others is what we’re great at.’ Sandra Jacobs, founder of The Nappy Collective, said ‘We aim to make it simple and easy for many people to help struggling families in need through collective giving. This collective runs over Mother’s day, which we think will give special meaning for our donors and supporters, to be able to directly help struggling mums in cities, outback and country towns.’ Unused disposable nappies can be dropped off at Cherrybrook Village, In Centre and at Centre Management from 1 May to 15 May, 2015. For more information visit www.thenappycollective.com and www. cherrybrookvillage.com.au1395 May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 9 DOORAL HAPPENINGS Meetings, Clubs & Congrats Dural Galston Probus Club The next meeting will be held at The Galston Club at 10am on Thursday 21st May. Peter Plowman will speak about “The First World War”. Visitors welcome. Enquiries phone Anne 9653 1004. Bishop Peter’s visit In March St Benedict’s parish was honoured by a visit from the new head of the local Waitara Diocese, Bishop Peter Comensoli. Many parishioners came to the Saturday evening Vigil mass to meet the bishop and join with him in a happy get together after mass. Apparently Bishop Peter was so taken with the home made pizza he was served at supper (along with yummy cakes and sandwiches) that he asked for the recipe! Galston CWA News At the April meeting members enjoyed a Chocolate Making Demonstration by member, and chef, Robyn Kidd. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th May at 10am, at the Galston Community and Health Centre. In the morning members will be learning to make yarn from old t-shirts, and then use simple crochet to make a rag rug. BYO old T-Shirts! This will be followed by a bring-a-plate lunch, and then our business meeting. For our May lunch all dishes are to include beetroot – even dessert. Visitors are very welcome to attend. For more details contact Janet on 9653 2402 or Val on 9653 1774. Understanding Diabetes Kenthurst Uniting Church is holding a one day seminar on Diabetes on Thursday May 28. Commencing at 10.00 with morning tea followed by a light lunch, the guest speakers will present: A Diabetes Educator and Dietitian followed by Q & A. Enquiries to Gaynor 96542362 or Chris 96791757.Gold coin donation. Galston VIEW Club The May luncheon meeting at Dural Country Club will commence at 11am on 27th May. The guest speaker for the day will be Tom Richmond, whose topic is “Box Pleats and Bloomers” - Education west of the Gorge. Visitors welcome. Inquiries Vivien 9894-1189. “a nursery with a difference” Devonshire Teas and Sweets Breakfast and Lunch Gift shop and Homewares Open Tues - Sun 9am - 4pm 745 Old Northern Rd, Dural 2158 Ph: 9651 1027 NOW TAKING BOOKINGS - HIGH TEA FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND 10 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 THE WAY WE WERE The Dural and District Historical Society LOCAL PAPERS REPORT FOR MAY, 2015 Story of History Cottage By Margaret McKinley The little house on Galston Road, next to the Galston Cenotaph is now known as History Cottage. It has not always had that name. I t was built by Hornsby Council in about 1945, on crown land, as a residence for the caretaker of the adjoining Showground and the sports ground. Just after the war it was very difficult to get any building materials, and all the timber for the building was supplied by local sawmills, of which there were many in the district. The roof was covered by pressed tin tiles, which caused many leaking problems until it was replaced by galvanised iron in about 1997 when the Dural Historical Society gained the lease. The first caretaker was Alan Blaxland, a direct descendant of the explorer Gregory Blaxland, and his wife Gertrude (nee Best). They lived there from about 1945 to 1952 and had 3 children, Joyce (now Mrs Featherstone), Judith, and Graham, who all went to Galston School. Joyce remembers going to Hornsby Girls High during petrol rationing and the Gorge bus ran on a charcoal burner which broke down quite often and then they would have to walk the rest of the way to school! Mrs Blaxland ran a Tea Room and became famous for her great scones. People came from miles around, particularly on Sundays to picnic in the adjacent park. Several years ago Graham came from Melbourne to visit his old The great scone maker, Mrs Blaxland 1950’s. home and told the story of how he used to stoke up the copper and sell boiling water, for 3d a billycan, ten years or so Galston Computer Pals for Seniors have to make tea for picnickers in the park. Joyce was the also made the Cottage their headquarters.They have now Postmistress of the Glenorie Post Office for 23 years, until ceased operations she retired in 1994. The Cottage is open on Wednesday afternoon from The Galston Kiosk (also known as Galston Tea Rooms) 1-4 pm and on Sundays 10am-4pm. You are always was still a popular place for refreshments, but custom welcome to come and explore our large collections diminished over the years, until the Dural Historical of records, Maps (some of very early land grants etc), Society gained the lease in August,1997. A major Photographs, and books. refurbishment was undertaken by the Society under the leadership of June Roughley, the first President. Some At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society on interior walls were changed to make room for a meeting 9th May at 2pm the guest speaker will be Kerima-Gai area, toilets, small kitchen, Library and storage area for the Topp, who will give us a background to some of the large amount of records of people and places that make unusual and odd characteristics that make Australians up the history of our interesting district. Over the last what they are. All Welcome. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 11 OUR STATE Correcting Corrections NSW businesses Optimistic By David Elliott, Member for Baulkham Hills By Stephen Cartwright, CEO NSW Business Chamber I was delighted to be recently appointed to the position of Minister for Corrections, Emergency Services and Veterans’ Affairs New South Wales businesses are optimistic about the performance of the State’s economy despite a decline in individual business performance across a number of key indicators, the NSW Business Chamber’s March 2015 Business Conditions Survey shows. A s I outlined in my maiden speech in 2011, I have long believed there needs to be more done in the area of corrections to benefit the community and those inmates who can be rehabilitated. One of my first policy implementations has been to introduce a mentoring programme, where inmates with rehabilitation prospects are paired with returned servicemen and women in a mentoring programme, designed to teach inmates valuable life skills. This will be paired with new educational programmes, with a particular focus on teaching inmates to read, write and do sums, as opposed to past policies, which have been focussed on tertiary training. Finally, I want to see our prison system decentralised. Regional centres have seen local prisons become not just a major local employer, but a major contributor to the local economy, particularly Goulburn. Corrections is more than just ensuring offenders are punished. It is about economic responsibility and rehabilitation, both of which I intend to pursue vigorously. Join the Chamber today! O ur survey of more than 800 businesses, undertaken throughout the State Election campaign period, reveals an increase in the number of businesses reporting improved perceptions of the State’s economic performance, and this is expected to continue into the June quarter,” said NSW Business Chamber Chief Executive, Stephen Cartwright. “Although NSW businesses are clearly optimistic about the state’s economic performance, the number of businesses experiencing challenging operating conditions increased across a range of indicators in the first three months of 2015. More businesses experienced decreases in sales revenue this quarter, with the index moving well into negative levels after reaching a five-year high in December 2014. When asked what costs they were most focused on reducing, businesses identified labour and energy costs as their key priorities, as well as rent and raw materials. Do you want to grow your business? Network with other local businesses? Learn about new technology and how to use it? If so, why not join our Chamber. We have options for micro businesses upwards to large businesses, just check our website for all the options. www.duralchamber.org.au Business Name: Type of Business: Owner/Operator Name: Address: Phone: Email: Post to PO Box 2 Round Corner Dural 2158 or drop into Suite 5, 18 Kenthurst Rd Dural Dooral Roundup: http://duralchamber.org.au/dural-roundup/ Visit www.duralchamber.org.au/joinus E:[email protected] or call 9651 3473 12 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 MAYORAL UPDATE Knock Down and Rebuild High Praise for Storm Heroes By Andrew Jefferies, Mayor Hills Shire Council By Councillor Steve Russell Mayor Hornsby Shire Council Council’s Knock Down and Rebuild Scheme is now up and running and property owners can apply for a $2000 rebate. Thank you to the Council and SES workers who were exemplary in their response to the recent once-in-a-decade storm. T A Residents who want to find out more about the scheme can find more information at www. thehills.nsw.gov.au or by calling 9843 0555. As Council and the SES proved during the Tornado, natural disasters bring out the best in our community and reveal the true dedication of those who serve that community. he scheme was aimed at rejuvenating low density housing estates across the Hills’ more established suburbs. Residents are eligible for the rebate if they spend more than $250,000 on upgrading their home, with the rebate to go towards landscaping. The Hills has always been renowned for its high-quality, single-lot housing and while there is a more diverse range of housing options now available, this scheme aims to ensure that single-lot housing remains the dominant Clr Andrew Jefferies with Mercedes and Chad housing type across our Wilkinson. shire. We want to encourage home owners in our low density zones to consider the knock down, rebuild or significant renovation of their property. North Rocks residents Chad and Mercedes Wilkinson who wanted to make significant improvement to their home and found it was cheaper to knock down and rebuild than renovate. “We love North Rocks and want to stay here, but wanted to make some big changes to the home. We found that it was cheaper to knock down and rebuild rather than renovate,” Mr Wilkinson said. Early Childhood CarE & EduCation storm like that creates significant risks here in the Bushland Shire and I cannot praise them highly enough for their speedy and selfless response. Council staff responded to more than 100 trees that were brought down by almost cyclonic winds and they deserve the gratitude of the entire Shire. The State Emergency Service and Ausgrid also deserve significant thanks for their efforts in clearing trees and restoring power when it was disrupted. While the rest of us did everything possible to stay out of the weather, and many people even stayed home just to avoid the roads, these brave workers were out in the thick of it. They were soaked by the rain, had to fight the wind at every step and faced the very real danger of being hit by the falling branches and trees. Some of the trees struck houses, though fortunately none seemed to cause irreparable damage and there were no reports of injury. looking for quality Child CarE? Limited places are still available for 2015, so come and meet the team at Ellerman Child Care Centre at Dural. We offer spacious indoor and outdoor areas, including a vegetable garden, caring, experienced and qualified staff, nutritious meals, drinks and snacks prepared by an onsite cook, accreditation to high quality standards and a full school readiness program. Open 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Corner of Pellit Lane & Kenthurst Road, Round Corner 9651 3998 | www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Child-Care.html May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 13 REPRESENTING OUR AREA Hornsby’s Local Woman of the Year Award With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell Extraordinary Behaviour By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra Hornsby’s 2015 Local Woman of the Year has been confirmed with Womens Community Shelters’ CEO Annabelle Daniel taking out the award. As our district battled to deal with the severity of weather conditions the week leading up to ANZAC Day, I could not help but think there is a comparison which can be drawn between the two events. M A s Daniel has overseen the establishment of the Hornsby Kuringgai Women’s Shelter for women who are homeless or escaping domestic violence and do not have dependent children. The achievement has earned plenty of respect and admiration from local residents who were keen to help establish a much needed facility for women living in the Hornsby Shire and along the North Shore. Annabelle was the first person to come to my office and raise her vision to create a Women’s Shelter in Hornsby. It was an ambitious plan, but Annabelle is a very successful and ambitious woman. With the community’s support she was able to make this vision a reality. I also presented a Community Service Award to both Dick and Dot Babb for their vital work on the Hornsby Women’s Shelter Steering Committee and involvement with a number of charities. Mrs Babb was also recognised for her leading role as deputy co-chair of the Reconciliation Network for Northern Sydney region and her efforts for helping refugees settle in the area. 14 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 NZAC Day commemorates the sense of duty and love of nation which spurred so many brave servicemen on to face a formidable enemy st Gallipoli. So too, this week as unusually ferocious weather conditions lashed our streets and homes, the extraordinary men and women of the police, fire, ambulance and emergency services braved the elements to keep us safe and rectify problems as they occurred. To employed and volunteer officers alike, I congratulate you all on your selfless efforts. I presented an Australian Flag to the ARV Glenhaven Green community recently and was pleased to participate in their very well-organised and enjoyable Flag raising ceremony. Flags are available to eligible groups and individuals through my Electorate Office – contact 9980 1822. Eco-Charity Donations Half Price Licences With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill As Chair of the Environment Committee, an inquiry was recently launched into the administration, transparency and effectiveness of the Register of Environmental Organisations in supporting practical action to improve the environment. Thousands of drivers in Castle Hill are enjoying half price licences thanks to the NSW Government’s ‘Fair go for Safer Drivers’ initiative. O ver 600 environmental groups are currently deductible gift recipients. This allows them to access tax-deductible donations to fund important, practical work to improve the natural environment. We need to ensure that tax deductible donations, which are a generous concession from the taxpayer, are used for the purpose intended and expected by the community. The terms of reference empower the committee to inquire into and report on the administration and transparency of the Register of Environmental Organisations (the Register) and its effectiveness in supporting communities to take practical action to improve the environment. The Committee will accept submissions addressing one or more of the terms of reference until Thursday, 21 May 2015. Further details about how to make a submission can be obtained from the committee’s website at: http://www.aph.gov.au/reo T he was an election commitment to reward safe drivers and gives drivers with a five year good driving record a 50 per cent discount on their licence fees. Over 12,962 male and 15,598 female drivers in the Castle Hill electorate have saved half their licence fee. It is such a great initiative, not only does it reward good drivers and provide a real incentive to encourage better driver behaviour in others but it also gives money back to NSW communities. Across the state, more than 850,000 safe drivers are enjoying this discount and together about $70 million has been saved. Almost 500,000 drivers who have received this discount are women- so guys we need to lift our game! Current unrestricted driver licence renewal fees are $54 for one year, $128 for three years and $170 for five years. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 15 ROUND CORNER Pizza School for Kids During the school holidays Raj, Hannah and the team from Biviano’s sponsored a pizza making school in the gardens surrounding Biviano’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant. K ids of all sizes turned up to learn the art of making pizzas from preparing the dough and fillings, to the oven. Assisted by the chefs from the restaurant each of the children created and cooked their own pizza to their liking. Of course the best part was eating the end result! 16 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Dural Golf Classic Funds Local Charities At a presentation at the Dural Country Club proceeds from last year’s events Dural Golf Classic were distributed to local charities. O ver $20,000 was distributed to the Pyjama Foundation, Giant Steps, Wesley Mission, Inala, Warrah and Australian Rotary Health. Representatives from each foundation were on hand to accept the donations and to speak briefly on the work and assistance provided by their organisation. Committee President, Peter Dawson, thanked all volunteers who assisted in making last year’s event such a success and Dural Chamber of Commerce Judy Pope and Dural Rotary President Allan Forno presided over the ceremony. Now in its 8th year the Dural Community Golf Classic is a joint undertaking of the Dural Rotary Club and the Dural Chamber of Commerce, and to date has raised in excess of $125,000 for local charities, those in need, and Rotary Health. This year’s event will be played at Riverside Oaks on October 20. For details contact Michael Martin on 0412 122 239. Champions mix with future Champions During the recent school holidays a number of eager local netballers had the opportunity to spend time with three legends from the NSW and Australian teams. N etball legends Catherine Cox, Kimberley Green, and Sharni Layton hosted a clinic for a enthusiastic group of young players. After hands on training program players were able to ask questions of the Australian players and spend time during a one on one autograph session. Dural Sport & Leisure Centre has a high profile within the Hills District and generates traffic flow through the Centre of up to 7000 people a week coming through the doors for a variety of sports and services. Netball is ranked as the leading women’s participation sport and the top team based sport in Australia for 15-24 year olds. Over 1.2 million participants enjoy the game nationally. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 17 BUSINESS OVERVIEW New Face at Old Place Eloise Geekie has joined the Dural Country Club as Events and Marketing Manager. E loise began her career by completing a design degree at the Whitehouse Institute of Design. From there she moved into events and marketing at the Retreat at Wisemans. Here she developed a broad range of skills and experience in the industry that saw her go on to win 3rd place at the Australian Bridal Industry Awards for best “In-House Wedding Advisor” in NSW. Having always lived in the hills district, she has a great knowledge and love of the local community. Be it from her high school days attending the The Hills Grammar School or her involvement with various sporting clubs such as Kenthurst Football Club and The Dural Sport & Leisure Centre. Eloise looks forward to working closely with Club Members and the local community to ensure successful and memorable events and functions at the Club. Dural Country Club is the preferred local venue for all Functions, Christmas Parties, Gala Dinners, Networking Events, Weddings, Cocktail Parties and Social Events for up to 350 people. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or large corporate event, the Club offers a unique blend of versatile function spaces, extensive expertise and flexible menus. Regardless of the size of your function, all valued clients receive the same attention to detail and commitment to ensure their event is a success. Eloise can be contacted on 9651 1600. Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner Aaron’s Wish is an annual black tie fundraising dinner that is registered with and supported by the Cancer Council. T he goal is to raise awareness of Brain Cancer and raise much needed funds for Brain Cancer research whilst enjoying an elegant and fun evening with an amazing meal, drinks and live entertainment. Aaron’s Wish was established by the Iori family in 2013, in memory of their son Aaron, who lost his brave battle with Brain Cancer earlier that year, and in the memory of many others who have been touched by Brain Cancer. In the first two years this event has raised $85,000 for Brain Cancer research. Some facts about Brain Cancer: > It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in children under 10 and young people under 39. > Each year about 1600 Australians are newly diagnosed with Brain Cancer and 1200 are likely to die > Brain Cancer receives the least government funding of all cancers > There is currently no cure. Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner for 2015 will be held at Dural Country Club on the 11th July 2015 (6.30pm start). Tickets are $200 (tables of 10) and can be booked by email [email protected] Together we can make a difference! 18 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 SHOWCASE New technology helps the brain hear Our ears are miracle workers. S mall organs lined with delicate “hair cells” collect and transmit sound vibrations to be interpreted by our brains. Our hearing sense helps us become aware of danger, discern the beauty of music and communicate and connect with people around us. Hearing is precious and when it starts to fade with age or injury, it is time to get hearing aids. Until recently, hearing aid technology worked by simply making everything louder to compensate for the missing sounds. For the first time, Oticon Australia has produced a hearing aid, Alta2 that is designed to help your brain hear. This exciting new technology provides better hearing with less effort. It provides the clearest, purest, sound signals for the brain to decode. Hear-Clear Australia, your local clinic in Dural and Galston, is currently fitting this revolutionary new hearing aid. Katie Rahman of Hear-Clear says “Testing by Oticon has shown that the aids provide a big improvement in a client’s ability to understand soft speech. This is exciting because with these hearing aids, my clients will be able to hear quiet conversation — even a whisper.” Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) can be distressing and tiring for many clients. Alta2 hearing aids are built to manage the distracting noise caused by tinnitus. Bruce Allen of Hear-Clear says “It’s amazing. For those people requiring tinnitus management, these hearing aids can provide a pleasant soothing sound that helps covers the uncomfortable head noises of tinnitus.” Hear-Clear Australia has a special offer on Alta2 aids so make an appointment for your free trial now. Mention this story and get $300 off the full price of each aid. Contact Hear-Clear Australia for your free hearing test and best advice on hearing aids. Dural; Little Blue House and Dural Podiatry, 564 Old Northern Rd. Ph. 9651 3227 Galston; Galston Family Practice, Shop 4, 350-352 Galston Rd. Ph. 9653 1395 Visit our website to view more of our projects: www.turrell.com.au 19 2015––Dooral DooralRoundup Roundup 19 Shop 3, 362 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159 Ph: (02) 9653November 1003May - 2014 Fax: (02) 9653 1009 school news GHOSTS OF ANZAC The Hills Grammar community enjoyed a full and fascinating week of Anzac Centenary celebrations and commemorations. Year 11 student Stephen Hancock was named as one of four Hills Shire senior school students to be an ANZAC Ambassador, which saw him at many civic events over the week. The School’s string ensemble entertained the guests at the Civic Lunch, where Will Sampson and Aiden Mendes-Shineberg were awarded their winners’ certificates for writings on Anzac. School Captains and Vice Captains attended the Dawn Service at Kellyville to lay a wreath and the NAMBUS was based at the school for 10 local schools to visit and learn from Vietnam Vets about the campaigns carried out in Vietnam. The drama students presented their play Ghosts of Anzac and the entire school came together at a special Anzac Assembly where Mr Phillip Ruddock, Honourable Member for Berowra, delivered a message from the Prime Minister. Worlds Greatest Shave Galston High’s SRC held its annual World’s Greatest Shave event to support the Leukaemia Foundation. This year 18 brave students and 1 teacher shave their heads (or beard) and 8 students dye their hair. The SRC would like to congratulate everyone who was brave enough to be part of the 2015 GHS Brave and Shave team, to date we have $14, 497 in online donations alone and still have hundreds of cash donations flooding in. Thank you to everyone who donated to the World’s Greatest Shave at, our amazing volunteer hairdressers and a huge congratulations to the brave students and staff who were involved this year! 20 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Easter Celebrations Easter is the most important part of our Christian tradition and this year the children at St Madeline’s commemorated Jesus’ Last Supper with a very moving and spiritual re-enactment of Jesus’ last meal with His disciples. It was a special time when students, teachers and parents could reflect on the enormous sacrifice Jesus made for us. Battle of the Bands This year at the St Madeleine’s Country Fair (3rd May) we are hosting the inaugural “Battle of the Bands”. Five local school Bands will battle it out to win the honour of best band on the day. All the bands will share in a prize pool of $5000 which has been generously donated by the Brewery a local business. One of the judges on the day will be none other than Frank Ifield a world famous Australian country music singer who is a local resident. Anzac Day Rosemary 100 Years since Gallipoli. In 1915 a wounded digger from Adelaide was repatriated to the Army Hospital at Keswick. He brought back with him a small rosemary bush dug up from the slopes and ravines of the Anzac Cove and it was planted in the hospital grounds. The Rosemary bushes we received are from this cutting and are part of the Avenues of Honour Project, which anticipates thousands of these trees would be planted across Australia in the decades ahead. You can purchase your own Gallipoli Rosemary from nurseries. Our SMARTLink class during their Landscaping lessons have planted the Rosemary in the Waddell Cottage’s garden. We look forward to in future years, being able to proudly wear this Rosemary at our ANZAC Day and Rememberance Day Ceremonies. Welcome to Our World Celebrating modern multiculturalism and diversity in the school community saw Hills Grammar’s Multi-purpose Hall transformed into a sensory feast during the last week of term. Each house group nominated eight cultures to display at this ‘World Expo’ where the sounds, sights, songs and spices of 32 countries came together under the one roof. “The World Expo showcased acceptance, respect and a commitment to humanitarian values with a genuine willingness to promote social justice and inter-cultural understanding for all members of our community.” . Thank You once again to Cameron’s Nursery. Director of Wellbeing, Jen Jarrett explained, “The creativity, appreciation of cultures and joy that the project generated, was the perfect ending for a busy term.” MAy 2015 – Dooral Roundup 21 QUAFF IT TRAVEL I Love Tasmania Exit Checks introduced in UK With Hugh Martin, Vintage Cellars I love the people, the food, the weather and the beer but the one thing I love the most about Tasmania is the wine. T asmania has become an extremely important player on the Australian and international wine scene. Arguably, it produces some of Australia’s best sparkling wines, Pinot Noirs, Pinot Gris and close to the best Chardonnay. The Riesling is also excellent and so is, when seasons permit, the Cabernet Sauvignon. The majority of Tasmania’s vineyard are located near the cities of Launceston in the north and Hobart in the south. Most of the area of Tasmania is well suited for the production of dry, aromatic white wines but the warmer Coal River Valley and Freycinet Peninsula are starting to distinguish themselves with red wines. On my more recent trip to Tassie I found myself gallivanting through the Derwent Valley which is between Hamilton and Hobart. There are roughly six vineyards in the Derwent Valley with my favourite being Derwent Estate. Vines were first planted 21 years ago and it’s been a roller coaster ride the whole way. The Chardonnay is exceptional!!! You can drive from one end of the island to the other in less than two hours drinking amazing wine and eating some of the nations best seafood and cheese. Book you flight now! Check out more on http//thecellarmasterspread. blogspot.com.au 22 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Exit checks have been introduced at UK airports, ports and international railway stations inside the UK. T hrough this measure, the government wants to get a clearer picture of who is leaving the UK and be informed about who remains inside of it. It is expected the exit checks will help the security services and police track the movements of known criminals and possible terrorists. The government declared it has facilitated the creation of a system that calculates the specific needs of businesses and the troubles that could be faced on each route to fulfil the checks without impacting customers. “Our immigration system is a fair one. It challenges illegal immigration and prohibits those who have no right to stay in the country from remaining inside the UK,” said James Brokenshire, the minister for security and immigration. “The exit checks offer crucial information regarding exits from the UK”. The United Kingdom has one of the best systems in the world when it comes to travelling across the border and this latest decision wants to improve on that track record. HEALTH & BEAUTY MA’S KITCHEN Coffee or Tea? Minestrone Soup Coffee and tea both have loads of redeemable qualities. Easy to make in the slow cooker, this version loaded with nutrition - perfect for chilly nights. B oth are high in antioxidants, good for protecting our cells from free radicals that may cause cancer and/or other problems. Both wake up the brain with stimulants, upping our energy levels and ability to focus and both can be preventive for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as helpful in obesity issues. Too much of either coffee or tea and things start to go downhill. Too much coffee may overstimulate our brains, causing tension rather than focus, and on an empty stomach, coffee throws our digestive system askew due to the production of hydrochloric acid and affects iron absorption in the stomach and kidneys. So, coffee is hard on those with ulcers and other stomach ailments. Similar to coffee, tea is linked to digestive issues, as well as being a very powerful diuretic. The tea-based compound called oxalate can lead to kidney stones. Older tea leaves contain a little fluoride, which causes osteofluorosis, which can be linked to Alzheimer’s and brain problems (We should note that these effects would require large quantities of tea.) Ingredients 2 cans diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ cup sun-dried tomato pesto, 1 parmesan rind 4 cups vegetable stock, 2 cups water 1 cup carrots, diced 1¼ cup celery, diced 1½ cup white onion, diced 4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 sprig rosemary, 2 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste 1 can each white beans and red kidney beans, rinsed 1 can white beans drained and rinsed 1½ cups zucchini, diced, 1½ cups tubular pasta 1 cup frozen green beans, thawed 2½ cups baby spinach, chopped Tea and coffee both have good and bad qualities. Moderation is the key to good health. Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese and garlic toasts. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato pesto, parmesan rind, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves to a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Add in red kidney beans, white beans, zucchini, and pasta and cook on high heat for an additional 20 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 23 ENTERTAINMENT Earworms Unless you live under a rock, you probably spent 2014 bopping along to Happy, by Pharrell Williams. Y ou’ve probably started humming it now, or it’s at least playing in your head. Well, there’s good news for you; researchers at the University of Reading in the UK have uncovered a method for getting a catchy song out of your head. Their study has found that chewing gum can help the brain to think less about music it has just heard. The study involved 98 participants, each of whom were given a series of pop music tracks to listen to. While listening to the music, one third of the participants were given gum to chew, another third were instructed to tap on a desk, while the remaining third did nothing. After each song, the participants were then monitored for a threeminute period of silence, and told to press a button if the song popped back into their head. The study found people who chewed gum after hearing catchy songs thought less often about the song than those in a control condition, reducing the amount they heard the song by one third. Snippets of audio which replay in one’s head, also known as “earworms”, are not uncommon. Research by the university found they are experience by up to 90 per cent of people, with 15 per cent of those sufferers classifying the intrusion of unwanted audio into their mind as “disturbing”. So next time you’ve spent days humming along to a catchy tune, reach for the gum! 24 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Behind the Lines Exhibition The tragedy and comedy of the events of the year are drawn together in Behind The Lines 2014 featuring Australia’s premier political cartoonists. B ehind the Lines is a Museum of Australia Democracy travelling exhibition featuring the best of 2014’s political commentary cartoons. The thirty-three cartoonists who feature in Behind the Lines 2014, including David Pope, Pat Campbell, First Dog on the Moon, Cathy Wilcox, Jon Kudelka and many more, are powerful image and memory makers. They are shrewd, alert and ready to judge. At times they can be opinionated, indignant and mocking but for their own success and reputation they need to be engaging and persuasive. Behind the Lines gives us an evolving vantage point from which to consider recent political history. The highly individualistic range of subject matter reminds us that caricature has developed into a powerful political weapon. The exhibition of over 80 cartoons is on display from Friday 1 May until Sunday 28 June in the foyer of the Riverside Theatres. All tickets free, no booking required. TOP MOTORING TIPS How do your tyres work? The tyres are the only contact between the road surface and your vehicle. T he quality and condition of the tyres on your vehicle will determine road holding, steering, suspension, and breaking performance. Regular tyre maintenance requires the inspection, correct fitting, balance and inflation pressures to occur at regular intervals. Items that may indicate a fault with your tyres are: > Uneven tread wear > Belt visible at the tread area > Low tyre pressure > Sidewall damage > Vibrations felt through the steering wheel Correct tyre maintenance includes: > Correct inflation pressures to suit driving conditions > Regular wheel rotation and balancing > Regular wheel alignment > Check tread depth > Check tread wear and damage If regular maintenance is not followed changes in road holding, steering, suspension, braking and tyre wear can be expected as well as poor fuel economy. FINANCIAL MATTERS What is an Enduring Guardian? With Wayne Griffiths Many people focus on planning ahead for their financial and business affairs by making a Will and a Power of Attorney but do not consider what will happen if they find themselves unable to make lifestyle and medical decisions due to illness or accident. A n Enduring Guardian is someone you appoint to make lifestyle, health and medical decisions for you when you are not capable of doing this for yourself. Your Enduring Guardian may make decisions such as where you live, what services are provided to you at home and what medical treatment you receive. Enduring Guardianship only comes into effect if or when you lose capacity and will only be effective during the period of incapacity; therefore, it may never become operational. However, it is a good way to plan for the future, particularly for unforseen situations. Appointing an Enduring Guardian may give you a sense of security knowing that if anything happens and you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself you have appointed someone you trust to make medical, health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf. If you lose capacity and have not appointed an Enduring Guardian to make important health and lifestyle decisions, the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal may appoint an independent Public official called the Public Guardian. Should you wish to go through the possibilities, please call us at W. Griffiths & Co Pty Ltd on 9651 2288. Disclaimer: This is general information only. We take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or possible misleading statements. This is not designed as a substitute for professional advice and we suggest that such advice is sought. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 25 AROUND THE HOME Outdoor Lighting All things have a Purpose With Neil Turrell www.turrell.com.au By Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702 “Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”. As the days become shorter, I have developed an appreciation for well-designed outdoor lighting; as a typical Australian, my penchant for living, dining and relaxing outside doesn’t end at dusk. Many people get confused with the amount of equipment related to their swimming pool or spa. H owever clever lighting doesn’t end at style, it also serves purpose in means of security, safety and practicality. It’s important to incorporate the right outdoor lighting scheme in your homes as it will make a huge difference to both how you use your space and how it will look. Using Fairy lights, you can up light trees along a winding driveway, illuminate a feature tree in the middle of your lawn, or define changes of level in steps. Rechargeable lights are now affordable and decorative. Some look like glowing candles and are just as beautiful on an outdoor dining table or scattered around the courtyard. If you enjoy alfresco dining and cooking, then I suggest incorporating an outdoor wall with garden lights. For practical lighting along pathways and stairs then I would recommend using solar lighting. If you are looking to improve security I would suggest you incorporate flood lights into your outdoor area and attach them to motion sensors. Thanks to LED lighting, solar lights and rechargeable battery lights, outdoor lighting is more environmentally friendly and feasible than ever. Now that the days are shorter, consider incorporating some different lighting ideas. A ll the parts of the system have a purpose and many that are essential to the smooth running of the entire system. I will run through the essentials and their purpose below. 1. The pool skimmer is designed to ‘skim’ the surface of the water to remove leaves and other debris to be caught in the skimmer basket. The skimmer is also important in vacuuming the pool. The basket needs to be emptied regularly to keep the whole system working correctly. 2. The pool pump is equally important as without a correctly functioning pump the water will become stagnant and no filtration and chlorination will occur. 3. The filter is for the removal of smaller particles from the water. Most filters will only filter to about 10 microns in size and sometimes smaller particles will appear in the water (dust or dead algae) and these will need to be removed using a chemical clarifier or a flocculent. The filter must be cleaned or backwashed regularly to keep the whole system working correctly. 4. A chlorinator is not essential but it does make the day to day maintenance of your pool much easier. The chlorinator may be using salt to produce chlorine or it could be a feeder injecting liquid, granular or tablet forms of chlorine into the water. Pool cleaners, covers, heating systems and lighting are not essential for keeping your pool in good clean condition but they can make the pool more pleasant for day to day use. Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart to help get your pool ready for winter or like us on Facebook to get regular hints and tips on keeping your pool clean and clear all year. MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION Floor Stock Spas under cost. Be quick. 2 left. New models and Jacuzzi Hot Tubs now on display. Dural Poolsmart and Spa & BBQ Barn P 9651 4133 Unit 2 827a Old Northern Road DURAL 2158 P 9651 1373 E [email protected] E [email protected] Next to KFC Between Dargils Hire & Reece Plumbing 26 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Fireplace Cleaning and Maintenance Going, Going, Sold! With Peter Colusso, Principal LJ Hooker Dural With Katrina Milne With the cooler months heading our way it is time to give some thought to that area of the house that has little use over recent months – the fireplace. K eeping your fireplace clean and properly maintained is extremely important. Along with the pleasure of a fireplace, comes the responsibility of ensuring you are getting the best efficiency possible and keeping you, your family, and home safe. Regardless of the type of fireplace owned it is a good idea to have it inspected once a year by a professional who will check the fan, pilots and burners, proper ignition and combustion, venting, and chimney draw. The service call includes cleaning the unit and inspecting the chimney and fireplace for cracks or obstructions and ensures the safety of your home. Always open the damper before lighting a fire. This prevents smoke from filling the room. Avoid burning green wood, paper or trash in the fireplace. These items cause creosote buildup that may result in dangerous flare-ups in the chimney. Check to make sure the fire is completely out before retiring for the evening. Small embers may flare and start another fire and use a metal screen or glass fireplace door to prevents hot embers from entering the room. A wood burning fireplace adds a cosy ambiance to your home with the crackling flames and heat. HARDWOOD FIREWOOD NOW AVAILABLE Auction activity over the start of 2015 has been very strong with clearance rates averaging over 80% and 70% in Sydney and Melbourne respectively. Auction growth occurred in all capital cities According to Australian Property Monitors (APM) the use of auctions has accelerated over the past two years with auction listings lifting by 19 per cent in 2013 and a further 23 per cent over 2014. Increased competition drives auctions A highly competitive property market has seen the popularity of auctions rise dramatically. An under supply of properties on the market combined with strong buyer demand has seen the rivalry for listings grow. Why are auctions popular? There are 5 key reasons why auctions have risen in popularity during the current market cycle. These are 1. Auctions provide a fair playing field for all participants in a strong market. 2. They provide transparency and confidence in the sales price. 3. Auction places the vendor in the strongest position in the negotiation process. 4. They enable the seller to capture price growth during the marketing period. 5. Auctions provide an end date allowing vendors to plan for the future. Contact L J Hooker Dural for advice on the local property market. May 2015 – Dooral Roundup 27 CLUB NEWS Local Champion Wins Again The 2015 Women’s Pairs Champions at Dural Country Club are Leone Lesslie and Marelle Saunders who defeated Robin Davidson and Beverley Curtis who had also previously won the event L eone and Marelle are sisters and come from a strong tradition of lawn bowlers, their mother Dulcie Saunders was still bowling at Dural into her nineties. This is their fourth pairs win to go with a number of Fours Championships won with two other sisters, Robin Davidson and Jenny Green. Other members were very wary of “the Sisters”. While Marelle does not consider herself in the same class as Leone, she has bowled extremely well to hold up her end in these triumphs and has held a number of offices at club and district level. Rotary Club Cleans Teeth! Glenhaven Rotary club members have collected a mountain of tooth brushes and tooth paste for children in two Vietnamese orphanages T his is a support project of Australian TAFE teacher Anna Papoutsakis who has dedicated every opportunity to help the disadvantaged children since 2010. Anna volunteers at two orphanages, Tam Ky has 84 children, Peace village has 52 with a capacity for 110, children range in age from birth to 17 years. Both orphanages receive a minimal government funding, local people donate what they can and try to helps well. Anna Papoutsakis fundraises in Australia non-stop, spending a straight 12 months in Vietnam during 2012 , with other trips of between two weeks and eight weeks during school holidays.. Glenhaven Rotary has made a number of donations to ‘Anna’s orphanages’, most recent during April. 28 Dooral Roundup – May 2015 Clinical Genomics tests boost Rotary bowel cancer screening program Rotary’s lifesaving bowel cancer awareness initiative will receive a boost this year with the introduction of Clinical Genomics’ faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) in BowelCare kits across New South Wale in the campaign being conducted during May and June 2015. BowelCare coordinator, Rod Chippindale says the program is about raising awareness among Australians over 50 on the importance of screening for bowel cancer. “The BowelCare initiative encourages Australians to screen for bowel cancer by selling test kits in community pharmacies,” said Mr Chippindale. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. For more information contact your local Rotary Club or Chemist. 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