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THE 2120 & BEYONDNEXTDEADLINEJune 18DeliveryJune 30Phone9980 6654YOUR LOCAL PAPER BY LOCAL PEOPLEALL CAMPINGSUPPLIES12 RAILWAY PDE THORNLEIGHEverything for theCamping EnthusiastOpen 6 Days (5.15)Thurs till 7pmSaturday till 3.00pmWE ARE THE ONE STOP CAMPING SHOPand specialise in school & D of E activitiesPhone: 9481 0473www.allcamping.com.auPRICELESSMAY/JUNE 2012 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY CENTERPRISE, A DIVISION OF GAOWED PTY. LTD. 003 733 868. P.O. BOX 74, THORNLEIGH NSW 2120 PH/FAX 9980 6654 VOL. 19 NO. 5NATIONAL PARK INTHE ‘NICK’? By Bill AitkenWith the announcementn the same week thaterowra Regional Parkill be given greaterprotection throughendorsement as a NationalPark, the unanimousdecision by HornsbyCouncil to proceed withthe Mountain Bike Trackin Old Mans Valleyseemed like ‘the icing onthe cake’ for co-operationetween the differentpolitical viewpointsrepresented at the councilmeeting on May 16.While there was residentopposition to the track onthe grounds of: safety andthe steepness of slope onthe track’s southern side;on the grounds of noise,privacy and possible antisocialbehaviour, thesewere allayed by a numberof speakers in support of23/10 Pioneer Avenue ThornleighDeal Direct - Parking at Factory Door9875 1698www.chrisesdesignframing.commchrisesdesignframing@gmail.comthe popular sport and thedecision to open the trackonly during daylight hours.Concerns for publicliability costs to rate payerswere voiced but again thesewere submerged by thegeneral consensus that thetrack should go ahead as amuch needed sportingfacility.The Greens statement ofsupport for the bike trackon the basis that bushlandin this area is degraded andcould only benefit fromregeneration by volunteersfrom the Mountain BikeAssociation was in starkcontrast to the later debatethat raged on the matter ofStringybark Ridge and theformer Pony Club land atSchofields Parade,PennantHills.The use of this tract ofland for active sport asQuality Design Picture FramingBOOKHSC WORKSNOW!QUALITY & SERVICEC.B.RAE UPHOLSTERERS (est. 1939)opposed to passiverecreation has been to andfro in Hornsby Councilover many years. Due toendangered flora and faunaand poor access onlypassive recreation ispresently allowed on thesite.In March the councilvoted on a Minute fromMayor, Nick Berman towrite to the local membersfor Hornsby and Epping toadvise them of the site’s“status and background”.What actually went outwas a letter advising that“Stringybark Ridgecontains a cleared, levelarea that couldaccommodate a largesportsground.....and wouldbe an ideal addition tolocal sportsgroundfacilities.”Given Clr. Browne andthe Mayor’s affinities withthe Liberal Party, it wasremarkable to witnessClr. Browne’s attackchastising the Mayor foracting without theauthority of the Councilin sending this letter inthis form. Clr. Browneargued that the landshould not be touchedand that other degradedbush areas such asWestleigh’s Water BoardLIFE AT THE TIPland should beinvestigated forsportsground use.Clr. McMurdo’s motionto write to the localMembers and advise themthat while there is a needfor sporting fields, thesemust not be sited in highquality bushland such asStringybark Ridge was lostwhen Clr. Hutchenceargued for one month’sdeferral of the matter togather more informationand to ascertain ifStringybark is included inthe new National Park.The sporting lobbycannot be under-estimatedand those who stood forlocal soccer clubs at thismeeting debunked the ideathat this land was pristinebush.Now, there is a rumourthat the Stringybark landwill be excised from theRegional or National Park,that the field will be usedfor sport and the bush formountain biking.With Council Electionsin September, those whoclaim the support ofthousands are important topoliticians.And while conservationistsmay have thoughtthat the National ParkCherrybrook resident, Dennis Perry has devoted hislife to feeding starving tip dwellers and others inPapua New Guinea through his organisationOperation Food for Life read his inspiring storyAction Through Compassion in this issue.announcement came in the‘nick of time’ forStringybark Ridge, theymay have underestimatedthe sporting lobby and thatTheHandmadeJewellerySpecialistsUPSTAIRSother Nick and his cohortwho can doubtless see thatone vote from the bush isworth two from a sportingclub.PENNANT HILLSMARKETPLACE• MANUFACTURING• DESIGNING • REPAIRS• ALERATIONS• WATCH REPAIRSPHONE: 9875 4600• Workmanship Guaranteed• Friendly Service• Knowledge & Experience• Integrity –work done on our premises.WE CARE for your essential &sentimental pieces of furniture.14 RAILWAY PARADE, THORNLEIGH9484 1745ALLEN & SHEPPARDWESTLEIGH $695,000REAL ESTATENORMANHURST $699,000MAGIC SINGLE LEVELDOWNSIZERS, RETIREESA superb 3 bedroom single-level home: it’s bright and so appealing! 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2 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012POSTBOXSir,I was staggered to seeyour lead article in theay edition of TheFOR ALL SENIORSWE OFFERFREEDental Check-Upfor the firstDental VisitPLUS10%Seniors DiscountMonthly Chronicle, that apetition has beenpresented to stop theconstruction of a thirdCROSS~tALKI recently heard the story of a woman named Ailsa Piperwho got paid to relieve people of their guilt, shame and sin.The basic idea was this: Anyone who was feeling guilty fora wrong that they’d committed could employ Ailsa to takeresponsibility for that wrong and walk an appropriatedistance to atone for it. The price they paid was whateverthe guilty person deemed a ‘fair price’ to be absolved of thewrongdoing.You may be thinking, as I did, ‘what kind of person wouldtake her up on this…?” Well to my astonishment there wereupwards of 20 people who paid various sums of money forher to ‘take away their sins’. One person had been burdenedwith guilt at the fact he had failed to prevent the suicide of afriend. Another carried the weight of an affair she’d nevertold her husband about. Person, after person, after persontook Ailsa up on her offer to relieve them of their burden ofguilt, shame and sin.One thing this little social experiment (if I can call it that)highlighted for me was the fact that people want, dare Isay it need, forgiveness.So how do we find forgiveness…? How can we have ourguilt absolved and our sins paid for? Do we need to paysomeone to walk with it?? Are we destined to live forevercarrying the guilt and shame of all the things we’ve donewrong? Well in 1 John 1:9 we read: ‘if we confess our sins,he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purifyus of all unrighteousness’. The gospel message is this:Jesus carried our sin and shame on the cross and paid theprice for all our sin and brokenness. My friends, payingsomeone to walk off your sins might give you peace for aday but it’s only in Jesus we can findabsolution.Mitch Forbes(Youth and Young Adults Pastor)Thornleigh Community Baptist Church15-17 Duffy Ave. Thornleigh NSW 2120Email: info@tcbc.org.auOPTOMETRIST and AUDIOMETRISTShop 13, Thorby’s Arcade Thompson’s CornerWEST PENNANT HILLS Ph: 9980 7007END OF FINANCIAL YEARSALEUP TO 50% OFF FRAMES *BULK BILLING • NO GAP GLASSES**Condions ApplyNot Valid with Any Other Offer* Condions Applytrack to facilitateadditional goods trains.The crux of the petitionappears to be; noisepollution, air pollutionfrom diesel fumes,temporary trafficdisruption and loss ofparking, and the loss of afew screening trees at thestations involved.The people involved inthis petition are probablythe same people whoregularly complain overthe deplorable conditions,due to the growingnumber of diesel trucksusing Pennant Hills Road.The end result of theconstruction of the trackwill be less or no trafficcongestion along PHR, asfreight will be divertedfrom trucks to the moreeconomical freight trainoption.BRING IN THIS ADVERT AND RECEIVE$500.00 OFF YOUR HEARING AIDAt Timeless Smiles we believe in Quality, Value and IntegritySPORTS MOUTHGUARD• NO GAP PAYMENTfor Private Health Fund Member• 50% OFF with No Health FundWhy choose us!• Ground floor with Wheelchair access• On Site Parking• Open late unl 8pm onTuesday & Thursday• Members choice MEDIBANKThe noise pollutionalong the track is alreadythere as freight trainsalready use the track. Ihave been at Pennant HillsStation whilst these trainspass through and the noisemade by them does notseem to be any more thanthe passenger trains.Additionally, I have beenimpressed that the trainsonly require 2 to 3 enginesto haul over 50 cars.As for the pollutionfrom the diesel enginesthis will be more thanoffset by the futurereduction of trucks usingPennant Hills Road.The other matters aretoo insignificant to warrantcomment.This project should notbe stopped by a few peoplewho are selfishly wantingto stop a project that willbe to the benefit of theentire community.Ron KoutchavlisCherrybrookSir,Last November, TheRotary Club of Beecroftorganised a collection ofEvents atThe Children’s Bookshop!E-Mail or phone... or even come by theshop.... to find out about our many eventsat the shop. Authors such asTania McCartney (pictured) are visitingin June and we offer story-time,adult bookclubs and much, much more!BULK BILLING for:• Medicare (EPC)• Teen Dental Voucher(eligible paents only)Fast claims...on the spotbackpacks forMissionbeat. The RotaryClubs of Epping,Carlingford, North Rocksand Thornleigh allcontributed.We collected around 90backpacks and these weredistributed by Missionbeatto some of theapproximately 769homeless people onSydney streets.With winter now uponus, there is an urgent needfor blankets and sleepingbags.We are asking fordonations of these itemsand we are very grateful toPharmacist Brian Allmanat The Beecroft Pharmacy,corner of WongalaCrescent and HannahStreet in Beecroft who hasagreed to provide a dropoff point for these goodsduring business hours.Ms Dianna HammondPresidentRotary Club of BeecroftSir,Looking recently at theproposed new pool entrycharges, I found out thatFROM THE TRUSTRESOLUTION PASSEDON FREIGHT LINEThe special meeting ofPennant Hills Civic Truston May 10 was attendedby some seventyinterested residents ofPennant Hills and adjacent6 Hannah Street, BeecroftPh: 9481 8811staff@thechildrensbookshop.com.auHornsby Council staff payonly a child entrance feeto local pools of $3.80,while the standard adultentry is $5.80. Further,adults pay $85 for 20visits whilst a councilstaffer only pays $55.Learn to swim classes alsoattract a nice discount forcouncil staff. But as it isultimately ratepayers andresidents who are payingfor the local pools –where is their discount?Ryde Aquatic centre hasan adult entry fee of $6.80.For this money, it providesa 50m indoor Olympicpool with a moveableboom (creates 2 x 25m), a25m indoor pool, a warmwater program pool, a 40mwave pool, a children’swading pool, bubble whirlpools, a ‘rapid river’, a 56mgiant water slide.Swim/Spa/Sauna/Steamare priced differently at$10.80-$12.50.Does anyone believe weare getting value formoney here in HornsbyShire?Lucy Bal,Hornsbysuburbs, the NSWGovernment beingrepresented by Mr GregSmith SC MP, Member forEpping.The meeting wasaddressed by members ofthe Epping to ThornleighThird Track Project Teamwho then fielded extensiveand sometimes criticalaudience questions.The meeting has raisedmore questions than itanswered, including thereal need for a dedicatedfreight line, theimpression being that therailway infrastructureplanners have madecertain decisions regardingthe siting, structure andconstruction of the freightline and, while being opento questions andsuggestions, any responseswere likely to be ajustification of apreviously determinedposition rather than agenuine review of betteroptions and outcomes.Major issues of noise,pollution, environmentdestruction, loss of amenityand property value havenot been adequatelyaddressed and in fact,cannot be addressed by thepresent solution, which“Beer to Care than to Repair”Open 7 DaysOpen Aer Hours & WeekendsPh: 9484 7737Sir,The proposal to putsports ovals in theBerowra Valley RegionalPark (BVRP) has come asa surprise to the generalpublic.The BVRP is about tobe gazetted as a StateNational Park, but in apoliticallyopportunistic fashion,moves have been made,successfully I’m told, toexcise the old pony clubsite at Pennant Hills fromthis legislation.I went down to look atthe area down a windingdead-end road into thebush and felt as though Iwas in another world,miles from anywhere.I bring politics into thisas it is Council electiontime in September.Council in fact voted onWednesday May 16th tolook at other areas in theShire to expand theincreasing need for sportsfields.Marcia HorvaiPennant Hills.Send letters toPostbox, PO Box 74,Thornleigh, NSW 2120or email: news@monthlychronicle.comappears to take the viewthat the railways land isowned by the railways andwill be used by it as it seesfit.An EIS process is to beundertaken, with furtherconsultation, noting that aconstruction commencementdate of April 13,2013 has been set, castingsome doubt as to thepurpose of the EIS in apredetermined project,where normally the EISwould be used to assist inthe determination of thebest project solution,balancing cost andengineering solutionsagainst environmental andcommunity standards andbenefits.The meeting passed aunanimous resolution thatthe project be reviewedimmediately on its socialimpacts and that a singleline north freight tunnelsolution, Epping toThornleigh, be fully andtransparently investigated,the resolution andsupplementaryinformation to beforwarded to the relevantMinister.Timeless Smiles DentalDr Nimesh Patel BDS MPH9 Hillcrest Rd, Pennant Hills Ph 9484 7737 E denstry@melesssmiles.com.au www.melesssmiles.com.au

Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012 — 3ELLEN WINS NATIONAL LEO OF THE YEAREllen Watts of Thornleigh receives a congratulatoryhandshake after she was announced Australian Leo of theYear in Perth on May 4.On May 4 in Perth, Viceresident of Hornsby Leoslub, Ellen Watts ofhornleigh was namedustralian Leo of the Year.Ellen (22) attendedoreto Normanhurst. Sheholds a Bachelor ofBusiness from UTS and isstudying for her Masters inManagement, specialisingin Corporate SocialResponsibility.Ellen joined Leos (theDISASTER AVERTEDAn alert passerby whoeard an alarm andbserved smoke comingrom a front window of aome in Dawson Avenue,GET YOUR GROUPINVOLVEDHornsby Shire Councils inviting communityroups to join its biggestnnual event, the Bushlandhire Festival to be held atagan Park in Galstonrom 10am until 4pm onunday, September 16.Last September anmazing 10,000 residentsThornleigh doubtlesssaved the house andaverted disaster.The incident occurred onFriday, May 4 and unitsfrom Beecroft Fire Stationattended and discovered abookcase alight in the frontroom. This wasextinguished and removedand visitors flocked to theeventSimply email the eventsteam at Hornsby Councilon events@hornsby.nsw.gov.au with a shortsummary of what youwould like to do at theBushland Shire Festival.Don’t forget your contactdetails.CARMICHAELthe JewellerShop 16, Beecroft Shopping VillagePh 9481 8373younger arm of LionsInternational) in 2010 andhas been the HornsbyClub’s Public RelationsManager for a number ofhighly successful projectsin the past year, including:the Myer Fashion Eveningand the Australia DayConcert and BBQ whichto the front porch.The room sufferedminimal water damage butthere was smoke damageto the walls, floor andceiling and partial damageto the remaining rooms inthe home.The tenant was not athome at the time of the• Quality Workmanship• Repairs & Remodelling• Compare our Priceshelped raise $42,000 for amobile ultrasoundmachine.Ellen was alsoresponsible for thepromotion of the RedCross and the SalvationArmy Appeals and for amulti-cultural soccertournament to welcomenew residents to Hornsby.Presently, she isworking towards anotherMyer Fashion Spectacularto be held in August asincident.The cause of the fire wasreported as unknown and itwas not consideredsuspicious.Darren BrooksElectrical & AntennasNo job too small... Service, repairs, fault finding,extra points, safety switches, new installations,extensions, additions... etc.AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ENDORSEDANTENNA INSTALLER Domestic, Satellite andMATV systems. Lic No. 66067CPh: 0435 713 790darrenthesparky@optusnet.com.auwww.darrenthesparky.tvAPPLIANCESERVICE• Vacuum Cleaner• Washing Machine• Dish Washer• Stove/Oven• Clothes Dryer• Re-Built Machines• Parts • Repairs• Home Calls• Seniors CardMetrowide109 Hunter StHornsby9476 5094part of the Club’s on-goingfund raising of $230,000for a MammoPad forHornsby Hospital.An avid sportspersonand swim instructor, Ellenworks part time asAssistant Centre Managerat Action Indoor Sports,Thornleigh and prior tothis she worked full timeas an assistant consultantfor PriceWaterhouse.In terms of her career,Ellen is passionate aboutmicro-finance and hasundertaken voluntarywork on micro-financeprojects and communitywork in Indonesia andIndia.Outside of Leos, herinterests include debatingand voluntary work for theChildren’s CancerInstitute of Australia andthe Wayside Chapel.As Australian Leo ofthe Year, Ellen receives$2,000 towards hereducation and $2,000towards the cost oftravelling to the WorldLeo Conference to be heldin Germany in 2013. Atthis event, Hornsby Lion,Barry Palmer will beinvested as the WorldPh 9875 1211New Dentures | Repairs | RelinesMouthguards | Pensioner & Seniorsdiscounts | Veterans welcomeHealth Fund Rebates | Ground LevelAccess | On-site ParkingRing for a FREE consultationPennant Hills Denture Clinic28 Yarrara Rd, Pennant Hills 2120(next to the Bowling Club)Bryan J. Reid Funeral ServicesThe Staff at Bryan J. Reid Funeral Services extenda warm welcome to all who need assistance with arranging orpre-planning a funeral service for their loved one.ThornleighPhone: 9980 130024 hour - 7 DaysPresident of LionsInternational, the firstAustralian in the historyof the Lions movement tohold this position.Curtains•Blinds•Shutters•UpholsteryInsulate Your Home withCurtains•Blinds•Shutters•UpholsteryInsulate Your Windows for SummerBEDSPREADS • PELMETS • DECORATIVE RODS AND TRACKSFREE measure and quote • FULL Decorator Advice Servicefamily business for 42 yearsShowroom at374 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills NSW 2120

ROAD’S NAME CHANGEBack in 2002 Hornsbyouncil accepted certainhanges to the roadierarchy in Hornsbyroposed by the Roadsnd Maritime ServicesRMS).These changes involvedections of the Pacificighway changing theirtatus from state road toocal road and vice versand from state to regionalDISCOVER for yourselfCustom made jewellerymade on the premisesand regional to state roadstatus.The Pacific Highwaybetween George Streetand Bridge Road Hornsbyhas been downgradedfrom a state road to alocal road and with thischange, RMS hasrequested that Councilconsider a change of namefor this section of road asthe Road Act does notPreparatory SchoolWhere children...• Have fun and make new friends• Develop self confidence• Learn new skills• Participate in school readinessactivities• Experience professional teaching15 Glenhope RoadWest Pennant Hills9894 6145CIPOLLONEDESIGNER JEWELLERS25 Redleaf Ave Wahroonga • 94874411Cipollonejewellers.com.auMARKETPLACEMATTERSTOAST YOUR TEAM15% OFFNRL MERCHANDISEIncludingTeam Flags,Glassware,Cooler Bags,Can Coolers andMugs atAt CTC we’re always willing to listen to ourcustomers,’ said Owner Nick.“We’re not about taking your money. 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DESIGNShop 3, 217 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh9481 7706BATHROOM - KITCHEN - RETAIL - DESIGN - RENOVATIONYear EndTax Planningproposed new name toapply to the section of themain road between BridgeRoad and Jersey StreetNorth at Asquith.The name chosen forthe road by Council isPeats Ferry Road inhonour of George Peatwho in pioneer days,opened a trail from hisholdings on theHawkesbury River to OldBerowra Road thus givinghim a land route toSydney.Now is the time to finaliseyour financial reports.Free initial consultation for new clients.Call to book an appointment.Act Now!A Progressive Accounting Practice9476 0399The name change forthe section of the PacificHighway between Bridgeand Galston Roads whichis still a state highwayrequires consultation withthe RMS.With a name change, thepublic must be notifiedand have an opportunity tosubmit suggestions, noticeof its proposal must alsobe served by Council onAustralia Post, theRegistrar General andSurveyor General, throughthe Land and PropertyManagement Authorityand in the case of aclassified road, on theRMS.At its May meeting,Council resolved tocommence this process.SENSELESSFor most people graffitiwithout a point issenseless. No betterexample could be foundthan the wantondestruction of thisbushland information signPROSECUTEDFOR SATELLITEDISHA West Pymble residenthas been ordered to payfines and legal coststotaling more than $1,800for illegally installing asatellite dish on the roofof his home.In Hornsby Local Court,Dangling Yi pleaded guiltyto a development withoutconsent offence relating toa 1.8 metre satellite dish athis Gloucester Roadproperty.The offence occurred inJuly last year. After a Kuring-gaiCouncilinvestigation, Mr Yi wasissued with a $750 fine,but elected to have thematter heard in court.Installation of satellitedishes requires approvalunder NSW planning laws.Mr Yi was fined $750for the offence andordered to pay $990 inlegal costs and $81 incourt costs.Matt Kean MPMEMBER FOR HORNSBYKeen to Help you by• Representing you in the NSW Parliament• Assisting you to access State services• Communicating your issues to the relevant Ministers• Organising Justice of the Peace applications• Recognising State achievements(02) 9476 3411 hornsby@parliament.nsw.gov.aubelow Short Street atThornleigh.Barry Tomkinson ofSTEP reported this on May21: “STEP spent severalthousand dollars of itsmembers’ funds in payingto have these signs put up,so that members of thepublic walking along thebushland tracks couldbetter understand thetypes of fauna and florathey were experiencing,”Barry said.“We are not angry butwe are disappointed. Ouroffer to whoever did it is asfollows: no questionsasked, please contact usand we will take you on abushland walk to showyou the delights of ournative bushland. Wewould rather the person(or persons) who did itlearned why it is wrong, sothat they hopefully willnot do it again.”ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS – WHY BOTHER?Having your business’annual financial reportscompleted may sometimesbe met with the samelevel of enthusiasm as avisit to the dentist. Butare we missing somethinghere? Why are the annualfinancial reports soimportant? Financialreports are a bit like yourinsurance policies: untilyou need them, they arejust another wad of paper.We are not going todwell on the obvious useof financial reports - thatthey form the basis of yourbusiness tax return. Sowhat else are they usefulfor?• To sell your business,the annual financialreports over the past threeyears of trading are the keyto establishing the sellingprice. Why buy a businesswith a string of losses overpast years?• For insurancepurposes, and in two ways:Because the financialreports list the businessassets, they are a greatplace to start to determineif you have insurancecover over all the businessassets.If you have a problemand are making a claimagainst others, thebusiness financial reportsare the starting point toany claim.• To obtain finance froma bank or other institution,the first item ofinformation requested isthe business financialreports, with bankers nowonly wishing to lend to Aclass businesses. A set offinancial reports showing aprofitable operation overtime go a long way tosecuring finance on thebest possible terms.• Your major creditors(or someone you wish totrade with) may ask toreview the businessfinancial reports. Theydon’t wish to place theirmoney at risk with abusiness that can’t manageits own money, in the samemanner a landlord wantsto look at its tenant to seeif he/she can pay the renton the premises.• Many entities want tolook at the financialreports of a business withwhom they are giving acontract. They are notinterested in a businessthat does not have thefinancial recourse to carryout the work beingcontracted for.As you can see, financialreports are a businesspassport to other services,both financial and alsoother aspects of thebusiness operation. Nobusiness operator needs toexplain away problems intheir operations.Remember the financialreports show comparativefigures so bad newsremains with you for atleast two years.Prior to the end of theyear is the time to betalking to your accountantto ensure your businesshas its financial reportspresented in the bestpossible manner. It’s a bitlike the reason you visitthe dentist…to ensureagainst pain in the future!

HONOUR FOR NONAGENARIANHornsby Soroptimistember, Pamela Carey ofornsby, was honoured athe annual Jean Arnotemorial Luncheon heldFINEDFOR DANGEROUS TOYSEastwood retailers Piusreddy Hiu and Kate Hiu,rading as P K Pacificcean, pleaded guilty onay 4 in Parramattaocal Court to two countsach of breaching theustralian Consumer LawNSW) for supplying toyshat could choke children.Pius Freddy Hiu wasrdered to pay fines andosts of $2,608 and Kateiu was ordered to payines and costs of $2,162,or supplying toy rattleshat did not comply withustralian safetytandards.Fair Tradingommissioner Stowe saidair Trading investigatorsnspected the store at 159owe Street, Eastwood inctober last year duringre-Christmas checks.hey detected a Yellow andreen Bird Rattle with Bellsnd a Wooden Snowmanattle with Bells that raisedafety concerns.The rattles were testedor compliance withustralian standards“Both rattles failedasic tests for normal useas well as a uniquepenetration test forrattles, which means therattles could lodge in achild’s throat.“On the bird rattle, thecomb and a portion of thehead and a significantat Parliament House,Sydney on Friday, May 4.The Jean Arnot MemorialLuncheon is held each yearto remember Jean’scontribution to thestruggle for equal pay forequal work in the publicportion of the handle werea choking hazard. Duringa tension test, the comband two spacer beads alsocame away.“On the snowmanrattle, a portion of the hat,two bells and a significantportion of the handle werea choking hazard,” Mr.Stowe said.Pius Freddy Hiu andKate Hiu had come to FairTrading’s attention forbreaching product safetystandards on several prioroccasions.In February 2003 theywere issued with a writtenwarning for supplying fournon-compliant children’sThe non-complying rattlesservice from the early1930s and to honour allwomen in their ninetieswho have worked forwomen and theircommunities.This year the ladies intheir 90th year or oldertoy foam puzzles and noncompliantelastic luggagestraps at their Eastwoodand Merrylands stores.In June 2003 they wereissued with a $550 penaltyinfringement notice byFair Trading for supplyingnon-compliant projectiletoys and novelty minicutters at their Merrylandsstore. Both products werethe subject of banningorders.In December 2007 theywere prosecuted forsupplying a non-compliantchildren’s toy truck andwere each issued a $500fine.Computer& NotebookRepairswere presented to HerExcellency ProfessorMarie Bashir AC CVO.Pamela Carey joinedSoroptimist Internationalof Hornsby in 1985. Shehas always been veryinvolved in the Club’scommunity serviceactivities.For several yearsPamela represented SIHornsby in the CancerCouncil’s Relay for Life(on one occasion togetherwith her 102 year-oldmother !) 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ACTION THROUGHCOMPASSION By Bill AitkenThirteen years ago,while on a business tripn the South Pacific,ennis Perry came face toace with profoundoverty for the first timewhen he witnessedFeel like throwing your computerout the window?...Don’t despair.Find out what you and/or your computer are doing wrongAll at very reasonable rates and true old style serviceTo find out more, ring Deirdree onWE DOWEBDESIGNSWaitara*, Warrawee and West Pymble.human beings competingwith wild pigs on arubbish dump for food.“I was shocked to seethis happening so close toAustralia and I could notstand by and do nothing,”0418 421 202or email me atdeirdree@wyverntech.comwww.wyverntech.com6 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012Dennis, a committedChristian and practisingSeventh Day Adventistsaid.His response was to buyfood and go on to therubbish dump to feed asmany people as possible.“All the while, I felt thatthis was part of somewider plan for me,” thenow ‘retired’ Cherrybrookresident said.Five years ago, afterdiscussing his ‘call’ withfellow Adventist, DavidWoolley from the CentralCoast, the pair were drawnto Papua New Guinea andmore specifically to arubbish dump on theoutskirts of Port Moresbycalled Baruni. Here,around 1,000 families wereattempting to eke out anexistence and feedthemselves from what thetip could offer.Dennis and David setabout establishingOperation Food For Life(OFFL) to feed thesepeople.With little more thantheir motto “our passion iscompassion witnessed byour actions!” they begannetworking and drewsupport from local peoplefrom all walks of life; fromThe Pacific AdventistUniversity; from otherNGO’s in Port Moresbyand from a number ofsponsors both in PNG andin Australia.Today, around 100people are involved inOFFL’s core projects andlast year it was givenCharity status.“As all of us involvedwork on a purelyvoluntary basis, ouradministration costs arelow,” Dennis explained.“We have never activelygone out to fund raise andwhile we are never surewhere money and foodwill come from, God doesprovide,” he added.Today, OFFL continuesto feed the Barunipopulation which nownumbers around 3,000families.From a population of 6million, there are well over40,000 known HIV AIDSvictims in PNG. Often dueto stigma they are shunnedby families who areexpected to help withfeeding them in hospitalswhich have little fundingfor food. OFFL has beenfeeding these patients for 5years.The team has also goneinto Bomana prison whereonce a year they provide abuffet meal for 1500medium and maximumsecurity prisoners.“Around $1500 (AUD)per month allows us tofeed up to 30,000 peopleper year,” Dennis Perrysaid,“But we have realisedthat we need to do more interms of disease, healthand education if we are toimpact on the cycle ofpoverty.”To this end, OFFL isinvolved with WorldHealth Organisation(WHO) to immunise tipdwellers against cholera,tetanus and hepatitis Aand B; working with otherNGO’s such as Red Crossand Caritas to feed thehungry; working to bringforward Samuel’s School(established for 75children by a local womanunder her house) byROTARY DONATESThe proceeds of lastyear’s Christmas TrailerRaffle conducted by theRotary Club of PennantHills were disbursed at aspecial dinner meetingheld at Upper Crust,Normanhurst on Tuesday,May 8.Two cheques each for$4275.00 were presented toBev Cole, Manager ofPennant Hills NeighbourAid (PHNA) and Greg LillFundraising and VolunteerManager at HornsbyHospital.President of PHNAManagement Committee,Ron Mount explained theservices developed to makeup the 6000 hoursPROJECT GRANTSHornsby Shire Councilhas received a series ofspecific project grantsfrom different sourcestotalling almost $170,000.The grants include:$38,500 from theHawkesbury NepeanCatchment ManagementAuthority for a boardwalkand restoration at One TreeReach Wetland. Theproject total of $117,500includes other grants and avolunteer contribution of$5,000.Council has alsoreceived $49,500 from theLocal Government andShires Associations torestore endangeredroadside vegetation. Thenecessary to secure Rotary’sfunding and highlightedtwo new servicesintroduced in the past year– a Bookworm Group andearly morning phone callsfrom volunteers to theservice’s frail, aged clientele.Greg Lill spoke ofHornsby Hospital as acommunity hospital and ofhow the community worksfor and supports thehospital in raising funds forproject will includetraining of outdoor staff,bush regeneration and theinstallation of signs.The NSW Governmenthas contributed $50,000towards the plannedHornsby Mountain BikeTrack, which has alreadybenefited from thedonation of $40,000 worthCOMPUTER TIPCourtesy Wyvern Computing0418 421 202Hi everyone,Hope the cold weatherhasn’t hit you too hard.Me, I love it. Especiallywhen I get home to mylittle nest.Here is unwelcome newsfor you Bigpond users,unless you already knowit. The following extract isfrom The Australian,February 13.TELSTRA will migrateits 4.2 million BigPondcustomer mail accounts toWindows Live starting inApril this year. Under adeal between Telstra andMicrosoft, all BigPondcustomers will be requiredto change their usernameand password “to ensure asmooth transition”.“Allnew customers will gostraight onto the WindowsLive platform,” a Telstraspokeswoman said. “Allold customers will bemigrated over the monthsahead (from April/May)and will be contacteddirectly just prior.”BigPond customers willbe given a Hotmailaccount but will keep theirexisting email address.Bigpond go on to sayhow secure the Hotmailaccount is. Not true. Weall know that lots ofHotmail accounts havebeen compromised overthe last years and thiscontinues. Peoplesuddenly start gettingemails from their Hotmailuser friends with amessage empty except fora link or an ad. This istheir only indication to theuser that their addressbook has been entered. Ialways suggest that theychange immediately to aGmail address and this iswhat I am telling you now.You still keep the Bigpondaddress but you don’t useit. Gmail will import allyour contacts andmessages and will continueto import your messagesfor 30 days. This shouldgive adequate time to letpeople know your newaddress.While on the subject ofchanges, web people oftenchange their web sites andthis is very confusing forthe older users. What hasbecome automatic,suddenly is different andthey have to learn the newway. Even computerDennis Perry andDavid Wooley caring fortiny AIDS sufferers atPort Moresby Hospitalbuilding a classroom andproviding schoolequipment such as pens,pencils and books.“We are grateful for anyhelp financially or in kindto help us continue andsustain our work,” Dennissaid.Presently Dennis isseeking crutches,wheelchairs and walkingframes for use by those atBaruni and elsewhere inPNG. Local MP, PhilipRuddock has offered tostore any donations at hiselectorate office at Level7, 423 Pennant Hills Rd;or contact Operation Foodfor Life on 9875 1406 orthrough their website atwww.offl.org.au.“We’re also hopingsomeone will be kindenough to help pay to shipthis equipment over toPNG,” Mr Ruddock said.specialised equipment. Mr.Lill explained that Rotary’sdonation will fund a hi/lowbed making it easier forelderly and physicallydisabled patients to get inand out of bed. He alsopointed to the fact thatthere are 120 Pink Ladiesand Pink Panthers (men)helping to assist the staff inproviding the high level ofcare for which the hospitalis renowned.of volunteer labour and anadvertising company hascontributed $30,000 forbushland regeneration inreserves along the M2, partof a public benefitpayment - in this case, thepayments will be made for13 years and willultimately total $400,000.literates like me don’t likeit when something thatwas relatively easybecomes a lot harder. Forinstance, I used to go tothe Kindle app on my iPadand purchase books. Thisoption is no longeravailable and what is inplace is not easier at all.The reason they changed isbecause of ownership ofthe software. Knowing thereason is not much help,however.Please let them knowthat you are not happywith the changes. Theythink if we don’t sayanything, that we arecontented. Usually whywe say nothing, is becausewe think protesting willmake no difference. Ifenough people do, thenwe can make a difference.Cheers,Your friendly Dragon,Deirdree

KLMonthly Chronicle, May/June 2012 — 7BREAK AND ENTERInstances of break andnter at private homesontinues. Mostlyjewellery, laptops andther valuables are thetarget of those trespassingbut at a home in GalstonRoad, Galston on Monday,May 7 between 2pm and6.40pm unknownOFFERINGTHANKSFrom left: Maggi Fulton (Community Church Hornsby);Gordon Griffiths (St Paul’s Wahroonga); Barbara Wood(Community Church Hornsby); James Monaghan (OurLady of the Rosary Waitara)Balloons were beingnflated as part of a flurryf preparation for anique event held atornsby Shire Council onednesday May 23.Several churches in theornsby area combined toost a special morning teao say “thank you” to staffnd volunteers of theouncil for their hardwork and commitment inerving the Shire and allwho live and work there.Representatives from allreas of council activityere invited and a numberof presentations weremade to recogniseindividual contributions.The “thank you”morning tea was part ofthe National Day ofThanksgiving celebratedon May 26.This is a time set asideevery year for Christians inAustralia to give thanks toGod for the good thingswe enjoy in our nation,and to those in ourfamilies and communitieswho serve us and providethose benefits that are sooften taken for granted.QUALITY FOODSDIRECT TO THE PUBLIC!Finally you now get the opportunity to buyRestaurant quality food direct from thewholesaler.If it’s time for a Celebration, Gathering,Bar-B-Que or a PARTYThen it’s time to call“FOOD ON THE MOVE”for everything you need to make yourEVENT A SUCCESSMassive Range of Quality Products• Asian • European • AustralianSauces, Condiments, Tofu, Pastries,Mustards, Flours, Salts, Chocolate, Essences,Sugars, Jams & Spreads, Dressings, Olives• Huge Range of Cooking & Specialty OilsHerbs • Spices • Vinegar • Pastas •TinnedGoods • Frozen Foods• Dairy/ Small Goods & Chiller Products• Dried Items • Drinks & FlavouringsEVEN CLEANING PRODUCTS!person/s forced theground floor front doorand then opened paintthat was in the house andsplashed it across wallsand furniture causingaround $3,000 damage.On Wednesday, May 9,jewellery valued at$7,200.00 was stolenfrom a home in FairlawnAvenue, Turramurra.Entry was obtained from aground floor side window.UCEREVWEESSA 16 to 20 year old skinnyCaucasian male, describedas 5 foot ten inches tallwith short sandy hairwearing a blue/red checkshirt, blue jeans, and whitejoggers was seen loiteringin the vicinity.On the following day ataround 2.30pm entry topremises on Bobbin HeadRoad, Turramurra wasobtained by forcing aground floor rear door.HEALTHINFORMATIONFew things affect aperson’s quality of lifemore than their health,which makes it importantto be able to find thecorrect information.Throughout June,Hornsby Central Librarywill host a series ofhands-on tutorials,focussed on health andaimed at helping peopleget the most out of thevast range of onlineencyclopaedias, books,journals and newspapers,available free 24/7 fromhome or in the library.These sessions will beheld in the Library’sTechnology Room onMonday, June 4 (11am –12noon); on Tuesday, June12 (4pm-5pm);Wednesday, June 20 (4pmNEXTDEADLINEJune 18DeliveryJune 30Phone9980 6654– 5pm) and Thursday, June28 (6pm-7pm).Basic computer skillsand internet knowledgeare required.The sessions are free ofcharge. Bookings areessential as places arelimited.To book a place, phone9847 6614, emaillibrary@hornsby.nsw.gov.au or go to theHornsby Central LibraryInformation Desk.NUDuralAntiquesOpen 6 DaysClosedTuesdayJewellery, Furniture,China, Silver &All Old WaresSingle Items &Whole EstatesWE BUY & SELL9651 2113857 Old Northern RoadDURAL 2158Now is the perfect me to commit to the healthylifestyle you’ve always wanted.Come in during the Naonal Open House week andcollect your FREE 30 DAY MEMBERSHIPSee how Curves can work for you!*Condions Apply Curves Thornleigh 9481 7672AH OTI ONNAOPEThe home’s occupantreturned home andbecame aware of a male onthe premises.The male whosedescription is similar tothe one given at theFairlawn Avenue incidentfled the scene with theoccupant in pursuit.Jewellery to the value of$4500 was stolenSome time between10.30am and 3.30pm onSaturday, May 19 person/sunknown enteredpremises in MahrattaAvenue, Wahroonga andstole jewellery and cash toHORNSBY ART SOCIETY6th June - 24th June:Returned to Glory ExhibitionAn initiative of Hornsby Art Society in conjunction withHornsby Shire Council.Official Opening and Prize giving Friday 8th June at 7.00 p.m.26th June - 8th July: Hornsby Art Society Members ExhibitionOfficial Opening Friday 29th June at 7.00 p.m. by Cr. Nick BermanMonday 11th June at 7.30pm: Art DVD's$5 visitors / $3 Members. Beatrice Taylor Hall at rear of WallarobbaWallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre (adj. to Willow Park)25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby 10am – 4 pm DailyEnquiries: exhibitions@hornsbyartsociety.com.au and 9476 8869www.horsbyartsociety.com.auRebecca Pincott Michael BoltonYour localFuneral Directorsthe value of $7000.Neither Police norresidents were able todetermine a point of entry.Police have issued anextra warning advisingresidents to remainvigilant.The disturbing factor isthat in a number of theseincidents, residents werehome at the time of thebreak in. It is advisable tokeep doors and windowslocked even when home.If you have contractedwork on your home put allvaluables out of sight, donot leave items of value on“Service & Integrity”bench tops or chairs.Remove keys and anycorrespondence thatpersonally identifies you,eg, credit card or bankstatements. Rememberwhen you allow tradesmenand contractors into yourhome you are allowing astranger into your home.Witnesses who mayhave information relatingto the above incidentsshould contact Hornsbypolice on 9476 9799, orphone Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 to reportany informationanonymously.Australian Family Owned & Operated301-303 PENNANT HILLS ROAD, THORNLEIGHALL SUBURBS 24 HOURSwww.albertmeyer.com.auJEWELLERYLocal family owned and runON-SITE WORKSHOPAlterations • Remodelling • Repairs • RestoreEngagements • Weddings • AnniversariesTogether we can design an original piece of jewellery and quote whileyou wait. If you have your own gold whether to save orsentimental we can re-use –We also buy unwanted jewellery and gold1a William St. HORNSBYPh: 9476 4711kurtsfrt@iprimus.com.au

TESTING TIMESOptometrist andudiometrist, Suzyntoun offers the latestechnology for testingvision and hearing at EyeEar Professionalsocated at Shop 13,horby’s Arcade,hompson’s Cnr., Westennant Hills.Behavioural Optometrynd Vision Therapy look athe functioning of the eyesnd the brain as theyrocess visual informationnd Suzy believes thatnformation gatheredTRACKINGGRAFFITIA new online reportingystem is helping touickly remove graffitirom hotspots in Ku-ringaiwhile also givingolice vital information toatch and prosecuteffenders.Mayor Jennifer Andersons urging residents to reportraffiti via the VandalTrakebsiteww.vandaltrak.com.auhich refers details toolice and local Rotarylubs.“This new initiativeuilds on the success ofur innovative partnershipith Rotary clubs wherebye give them equipmentuch as paint and highressure water blastershich they use to removeraffiti,” the Mayor said.“VandalTrak enables thelubs to target graffiti evenore effectively and is alsosed by police to helpather evidence andthrough both hearing andeye tests provides vitalassistance to childrensuffering from a variety ofconditions and learningdifficulties such as:Attention Deficit Disorder;tiredness; clumsiness;fatigue and headaches;behavioural problems; lowmotivation; low self esteemand low academic, sportsand work performance.The Practice hasinvested heavily in thelatest equipment andtechnology to ensure theaccuracy of findings. Interms of hearing tests, theinvestigate offences.“Residents can postdetails of graffiti attacksincluding photos in asimple three-step process.“Ku-ring-gai Councilspends around $120,000 ayear cleaning up graffitiand fixing othervandalism, a cost we canill afford with so manyother demands on ourbudgets,” the Mayor said.Local Rotary clubs haveused VandalTrak to removemore than 200 graffitiattacks in Ku-ring-gai inrecent months and as thisremoval occurs quickly,offenders don’t get thechance to see their crimeson display. This in itselfhelps deter future attacks,according to Clr. Anderson.“The system helps topool the resources ofresidents, police, councilsand community groups inthe battle against graffitiand other vandalism,” theMayor said.In addition toVandalTrak residents canphysical test is graphed bythe computer and indicatesthe shape of any hearingloss. The audiometrist canthen recommend a suitableaid which can be reprogrammedat a latertime, should the hearingdeteriorate. Testing canalso be carried out to testmiddle ear function and tocheck pressure in the ears.Included in the range ofaids available are the latest‘Invisible’ hearing aids.In terms of visionassessments, Eye & EarProfessionals offers thelatest camera and OCTreport graffiti attacks oncouncil-owned propertydirectly to Council bycalling 9424 0000.(Optical CoherenceTomography) scanningtests to ensure earlydetection of MacularDegeneration (MD),Glaucoma and changes tothe eyes caused byDiabetes.Using Direct Cross-Sectional Imaging, a scanis produced that allowsfor analysis of ten layersof the retina. Thismachine is available invery few practicesincluding larger chains. Inonly a few minutes anaccurate picture of the eyewhich can be readilyunderstood by the patientis available. The Practiceoffers bulk billing onthese services, for anappointment and furtherdetails phone 9980 7007.Should you requireglasses or contact lensesTHURS 28 JUNE 10.30AMALL TICKETS $16.50*Optometrist Suzy Antoun using the OCT Machine to ascertain signs of MacularDegeneration.there is an excellent rangeof designer and fashionframes on display andNesseem Antoun will fityou with frames or contactHornsby Craft FairArt, Craft, Jewellery and much more...SUN 24 JUNE 11.00AM - 4.00PMFREEENTRYlenses that are fashionable,comfortable and withinyour budget.Currently, Eye & EarProfessionals is offeringup to 50% off Frames andother great specials in anEnd of Financial Year Salesee advertisement Page 2this issue.11.00am - 4.00pmFREE ENTRY Conditions applyState of OriginGame TwoLIVE on the BIG SCREENWednesday da13JuneTriviaiPass the FootyBest Seats in the HouseWIN25% OFFDrinks Till First PointsState of Origin Jerseys at each gameThornleighFarmMarketAn Initiative ofROTARY CLUB OF THORNLEIGH INCORPORATEDGEOFF YULE SMITHAND BAND*Australian Musician And Entertainer, ‘Extraordinaire’*Sunday, 17 June 2012from 8:00 am to 12:00 pmat northern end of Central AvenueThornleigh (Behind Hotel IBIS)Discover fresh vegetables, cheeses,honey, seasonal fruit, meats, sausages,jams, chutneys, eggs, oils, soaps andAustralian native plants and potted colourAn atmosphere of colour and festivity for family enjoymentThe Mystery Shopper circled in thisphotograph should bring this copy of theMonthly Chronicle to the market inJune and visit the Rotary Cluborganisers to claim the shopper reward.8 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012SAT 2 JUNE 8.00PMBook Online @ hornsbyrsl.com.auSAT 9 JUNE 8.00PMALL TICKETS $10* ALL TICKETS $17**Advertised prices include booking feesUnder 18’s must accompanied bya responsible adult at all timesHORNSBY RSL CLUB4 High Street Hornsby www.hornsbyrsl.com.au 9477 7777

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10 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012THE AUTHORITY OF WOMENBy Bill AitkenThe moral authority ofboriginal women whoead by example; selfetermination throughollaboration to ‘close thePennant HillsPhysiotherapy CentreMon-Fri 8.00am - 5.30pmDavid YoungMerren Coad • Robyn WillcockWendy MackenziePhysiotherapists2/374 Pennant Hills RoadPennant Hills9484 6300MENS & WOMENSEXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLESPORTS BACKS NECKSTALKINGTEETHWith Tsen-wei Yap BDS (Syd) Dental SurgeonToothbrushesgap’ on social and mentalhealth issues and thestrengthening oftraditional Aboriginalculture through educationHOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOTHBRUSHThere is a huge range of toothbrushes available in the aisleof your neighbourhood supermarket or chemist and choosingone can sometimes be difficult. So let’s see if we can makethings simpler.Electric vs manual. Both provide an equally effective cleanproviding they are used correctly. An electric toothbrush iscertainly less technique sensitive and sometimes amotivation tool to help kids to brush. The elderly may alsofind an electric toothbrush easier to use.Things to look out for:Soft bristles. Dental plaque is very easily removed anddoes not require great force. Soft bristles ensure betteradaptation to the contours of your teeth and are also lessabrasive to gums and root surfaces for those of us that like toscrub.Small head. A toothbrush with a smaller head makes iseasier to get to those hard to reach places in the mouth.Good handle. A larger handle can often help with peoplewho have reduced dexterity. Some toothbrushes on themarket have larger handles that may fit larger hands betteror there are also inserts available on the market that you canplace on any toothbrush.Design and colours. A toothbrush with all of the above isuseless unless it is used! If having a particular cartoon ordesign on a toothbrush means that the kids are eager to useit, then this will be the most important factor in choosing theright toothbrush.Remember to brush twice a day, after breakfast and beforesleep everyday. Use a fluoridated toothpaste andsupplement with floss daily should ensure that your visits tous are simple and stress-free.pennant hills dental centre356 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant HillsPh: 9484 1132 Fax: 9980 7847Email: info@phdc.com.au www.phdc.com.auwere core thoughts ofProfessor LarissaBehrendt who addressedThe Beecroft Forum onThursday, May 10.A Eualeyai/Kamilaroiwoman, ProfessorBehrendt is a barrister;author of several books onindigenous legal issues; anaward winning novelist;Board Member of theMuseum ofContemporary Art, Chairof the Bangarra DanceTheatre and Ambassadorof the Gawura AboriginalCampus at St. Andrew’sCathedral School.She was the firstAboriginal Australian tograduate from HarvardLaw School when shegained her Master of Lawsand Senior Doctorate ofJurisprudence. Presently,she is Professor of Lawand Director of Researchat the JumbunnaIndigenous House ofLearning at UTS, Sydney.Professor Behrendt wasthe inaugural Chairpersonof National IndigenousTelevision Ltd. and shehas been a Director of theSydney Writers’ Festival.Larissa Behrendt iscurrently on theCooperative ResearchCentres (CRC)Committee. She is amember of the Academyof Social Sciences ofAustralia and of theAustralian Academy ofLaw. She is also aCommissioner at the Landand Environment Courtand the Alternate Chair ofthe Serious OffendersReview Board.Professor Behrendtspoke from the heartabout the plight ofAboriginal Australianswhen she argued thathistory (including therecent Intervention) hadbeen more aboutrecognising problemsthan finding solutions tothem.She would like to seeequal opportunity for herpeople as Australians andAboriginal History centralto Australia’s vision ofitself.Arguments thatunacceptable socialpractices were part ofTraditional Culturesurfaced around the timeof the Northern TerritoryIntervention. This, shesaid, was incorrect. Abuseof women and childrenwere never part ofTraditional Culture.“There were nopaedophile rings in theNorthern Territory butthere was exploitation bynon-indigenousperpetrators,” she said.Women, as primary caregivers and protectors holdthe key to closing the gapin many instances, but,“The causes ofAboriginal pain arecomplex and if we oversimplifythe causes we willnever solve the problem,”she continued.Larissa Behrendtbelieves that bettereducation that builds selfesteem through culturalteaching is the rightapproach.She cited teachingEnglish as a secondlanguage in remotecommunities withtraditional language as thefirst language co-taught bythe classroom teacher andcommunity members asan excellent example ofthis approach.“Ideological approachesto Aboriginal people andtheir problems failed torecognise Aboriginalpeople as central todecision making aboutRESEARCH ON DEMENTIA CARERSDr Siobhan O’Dwyer ofGriffith University isconducting research onthe health and wellbeingof people who care forfamily members, friends,or partners with dementiaand Member for Berowra,Philip Ruddock isencouraging local carersto participate in thisstudy.Dr O’Dwyer said thatcarers often put their ownphysical and mental healthat risk supporting peopleSTILL TIMEKu-ring-gai residentshave until 5pm on June 8to comment on theirCouncil’s draft DeliveryProgram and OperationalPlan for 2012/13.The Plan details $173million in spending onlocal services and facilities.The Plan details spendingtotalling $93.4 million onthe delivery of serviceswhile $79.7 million will bespent on capital works andother projects.As well as budgeting forimproving andmaintaining existinginfrastructure such asroads, footpaths, drainage,sporting fields and librariesthe Plan allows forcontinuing work on Keyinitiatives including :thespecial rate infrastructurelevy that is upgrading roadassets; the upgrade of theNorth TurramurraRecreation Area;construction of a newindoor aquatic and leisurefacility; the purchase ofproperties for open space;a new building worksprogram funded by a LocalInfrastructure RenewalScheme loan; completionof Council’s new worksdepot and continuation ofa special eight-yearenvironmental program ofworks funded from theEnvironmental LevyThe plan is on publicexhibition until June 8 atCouncil Chambers, Kuring-gaiLibrary branchesand on Council’s website:www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/exhibitionComments on thedocument must beprovided as a writtensubmission addressed towith dementia, and thatresearch like this was onestep towards betterunderstanding andsupporting the needs ofcarers.“If you are currently themain provider of care orsupport for a familymember, friend or spousewith dementia, theGriifith team would liketo hear about yourexperience. If youpreviously provided careor support for a personthe General Manager, Kuring-gaiCouncil, LockedBag 1056, Pymble NSW2073, or via email tokmc@kmc.nsw.gov.auAll submissions arepublic documents and willwith dementia who isnow in aged care or hasrecently passed away, theywould also like to hearfrom you,” PhilipRuddock said.You can get involved bycompleting an anonymoussurvey on the type of careor support you provide,your health, and youremotional wellbeing. Yourparticipation will help toincrease communityawareness of dementia andpromote better support forbe considered in a finalreport to Council.Ku-ring-gai’s Draft LocalCentres Plan is alsocurrently on exhibitionand open for commentuntil Monday June 18. ItCELEBRATINGTHE JUBILEEMembers of Ku-ring-gaiEvening VIEW Club willbe celebrating theDiamond Jubilee of QueenElizabeth 11 at a specialluncheon on June 22.A guest speaker willdiscuss the Queen, herCoronation and theDiamond Jubilee.All the pageantry andsplendour of ceremonialexcellence for whichBritain is renowned will beProf. Larissa Behrendttheir own lives andcommunities.“Self determination andrespect from thecommunity andgovernments at all levelscould provide thesolution to the problems.Rather than crisismanagement ofAboriginal affairs, thebest outcomes have beenshown to be whenAboriginal people havesolved their problemsthemselves,” ProfessorBehrendt concluded beforetaking questions from theaudience of around 200people.carers.To be sent a hard copyof the survey, pleasecontact Dr SiobhanO’Dwyer on (07) 37356619 or s.odwyer@griffith.edu.auTo complete the surveyonline go to https://prodsurvey.rcs.griffith.edu.au/ dementiacaresurveyThis study has beenapproved by the GriffithUniversity HumanResearch EthicsCommittee.can be viewed online atwww.kmc.nsw.gov.au(click on Local CentresPlan on the front page),or at Ku-ring-gai CouncilChambers.evident at the ThamesRiver Pageant planned forJune 3. Among numerousevents throughout themonth will be a horseshow at Windsor andthanksgiving services at St.Paul’s Cathedral andWestminster Abbey.Around the world, 2,012beacons will be lit to helpcelebrate the Jubilee.

Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012 — 11IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE BABY PROMS...Composer Jo Druitt surrounded by inspirational bearsWAHROONGA OPTOMETRISTFASHION EYEWEAR ANDPROFESSIONAL ADVICEShop 3, No. 2 Redleaf Avenue(New Shopping Village)Mark Hornitzky B.Optom. (UNSW)Phone 9487 3551There will be bearsgalore when the GoldenKangaroos (HornsbyConcert Band) presenttheir popular Baby Promsat the Epping Club onSunday, June 3.Band member Jo Druitthas written a musicalversion of the well-knownstory, Bears in the Nightby Stan and JanBerenstein, aboutadventurous bears on aslightly scary adventure.“I loved the idea ofcombining a story withmusic - like Peter and theWolf, so I decided to bringthis favourite to lifethrough music and havescored it for the concertband to be performed aspart of the Baby Proms,”she said.LETTERBOX THEFTThere has been a rise inhe number of reports toolice of tampering withetterboxes. On occasionsail has been removednd tampered with, oraken from the location.he concern is for identityheft in relation to creditards, PIN numbers andnformation that can bescertained by opening theail, such as names, datesf birth as well as theemoval of cheques andther valuables.Police advise residents tonsure that letterboxes areecured with a lock andhecked on a daily basis.If possible, observe theelivery times for yourocal postal worker; theysually keep to a similarimetable daily. Ifbservation is not possiblend the residence receivesconsiderable amount ofail, consider a post officeox at your local Postoffice.If you are expecting alarger than usual packagethrough the mail advise thepostal worker, or contactthe delivery centre andadvise that if no-one ishome a card should be leftfor pick-up at a post officeat your own convenience.If the situation arises whereyou are receiving largeritems on a regular basis, alarger secure letterbox isalso an option to consider.Be alert for missingbank and credit cardstatements remember yourmailbox content is perfectfor identity theft.When the house isempty for a number ofdays arrange withneighbours to collect themail and remove anyunsolicited items. If thisoption is not suitable,contact the local PostOffice and arrange to havethe mail ‘held’ for theduration of your absence.Residents of unit boxesshould remove any mailthat is accumulating nearthe letterboxes and returnany mail not claimed to thepost office with ‘return tosender’ written on theenvelope. This will assist inresisting the accumulationof unwanted mail.Unsolicited mail should beremoved from the letterboxif not wanted and placedinto the correct disposalbin. Arrangements shouldbe made through strata toarrange secure letterboxes.If you see anyone actingsuspiciously aroundletterboxes report thematter to police or yourlocal Crime stoppers on1800 333 000. Get up todate information from thewebsite www.facebook/kuringgailac and supportyour local neighbourhoodwatch.Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventabledeath. In fact, tobacco is the only product which,when used as directed, causes ill health and death.This year nearly six million people will die from atobacco-related heart attack, stroke, cancer, a lungailment or other disease. Of this number, around 5million are current users or former users of tobacco,but there are also more than 6000,000 people -almost a third of them children - who will die fromsecond-hand smoke.According to the World Health Organization (WHO),the efforts of various countries to implement tobaccocontrol, and thus save thousands of lives, is beingenergetically undermined by the tobacco industry.So, this year, the theme for the WHO sponsoredWorld No Tobacco Day (31 May) is "resisting tobaccoindustry interference".In Australia the introduction of legislation to enforceplain packaging of cigarettes has caused somecontroversy and debate; a debate fuelled by theseemingly desperate attempts by the tobaccoBaby Proms are a fun wayto introduce youngchildren (6 months to 6years) to instrumentalmusic.“Children love to usetheir imagination, and theexciting sounds of livemusic open their minds toa whole new world ofpossibilities”, said theband’s Musical Director,Stephen O’Doherty.SUPPLIERS OF:Orthopaedic ShoesElectric Lift/Recliner ChairsElectric Adjustable BedsRollators/WalkersScootersStair LiftsWheel ChairsHeight Adjustable Day ChairsWalking Sticks/CrutchesBathroom AidsBack & Seat CushionsContinence ProductsDaily Living AidsIf you can’t visit us,we will visit you!“We’ll give them thechance to play and singalong with the band, and,of course, to march withus!“Our aim is to create afun environment and giveyoung children a rich newexperience.Baby Proms at 10.00 amSunday June 3, TheEpping Club, Epping.Tickets $10 per person.Bookings essential: phone9868 3289 or onlinewww.gks.org.auNO SAFETY IN SECOND HAND SMOKENth Degree CareNEW MODELSJUST ARRIVEDPh: 9983 9100Parking available at rear of showroomSALES, SERVICE & HIRE OPEN 6 DAYS MON-SATindustry to convince us that the law will impinge ontheir legal rights; and that no branding, no logos andno corporate colours on cigarette packs will not onlyhave no beneficial effect, but might also leadsomehow to an increase in smoking.Regardless of how cigarettes are presented, therewould hardly be a man, woman or even child inAustralia who doesn’t know about the dangers ofsmoking. The reality is, once you start smoking it’shard to stop. Nearly two thirds of smokers would liketo stop smoking, but fewer than 1 in 20 people whotry to quit will actually remain non-smokers afterthree months.Up until recently, it was thought that stoppingsmoking completely – either cold turkey or with thehelp of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – was thebest way to ensure becoming a long termnon-smoker. But this “quick stop” method doesn’t suiteveryone.The “cut down then stop” (CDTS) method has nowbeen given the official seal of approval.NEEDDIETARYADVICE?Evidence has shown that reducing the number ofcigarettes smoked with the assistance of NRT, makesit easier for some heavily addicted smokers toultimately quit completely.Also, the simultaneous use of more than one nicotinereplacement therapy product used not to beconsidered appropriate. But experience has shownthat some smokers who continue to have cravingswith single therapy, or those who have quit in thepast and then relapsed, will benefit and becomelong-term quitters by using the patches and gumtogether.NRT can be a useful tool for just about everybody toassist with smoking cessation;that is everybody regardless ofage, sex or medical history; andusing NRT to quit is always saferthan continuing to smoke.We at Inform Pharmacy arecommitted to help you quit.Feel free to come in and chatwith our professional staff whocan help you start this difficultjourney.DietitianVeronica TaffsB.SC. 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CLAIMANT COMPLETE RUBBISHApril Mystery Shopper Kirsty of Pennant Hills claimingher prize from Sharon of Sticky Wick Candles at theThornleigh Farm Market on Sunday May 20LIFTING YOUHIGHERLocal scouts will be Lifting You Higher with music, danceand lots of laughs at this year’s Gang ShowAt the end of June,ornsby Gang Show willbe Lifting You Higher witha cast of over 90 Scoutsand Guides from all overSydney’s north.There’s always plenty ofcolour, movement andlaughs and the cast hasrehearsed every weekendsince February to bringyou an original, slick,bright show.Lifting You Higher runsfor eight musicalperformances from FridayJune 29 to Saturday July 7at Asquith Boys’ HighSchool theatre and parkingis easy. Minibus parkingand disability access isavailable if required.THE CREWEL GOBELINNEEDLECRAFT9 MARIAN STREET, KILLARAOpposite the Marian Street Theatre • Easy parkingMon - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 4.00pmPH: 9498 6831 FAX: 9499 5001www.thecrewelgobelin.com.auSpecialising in: • Fine Embroidery• Wool & Silk Ribbon Embroidery • Smocking• Heirloom Machine Sewing • Cross-Stitch& TapestrySuppliers of: • Danish Flower Threads• Appletons Wools • Silk Ribbons• Large Variety of Overdyed Threads• Ribbons & Wools • Windflower Wool Blanket Kits• Beth Russell Tapestry Kits• DMC Threads & Tapestry Wools• Crochet Cottons • Voiles, Batistes, Silks & Laces• Wool BlanketingZac’sGREAT FOODSteak, Seafood and Afghani CuisineBook our famous 5 courses for $30.00 for your next celebration12 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012Don’t miss this year’sReturned to Glory ArtExhibition at WallarobbaArts and Cultural Centrefrom Wednesday, June 6until Sunday, June 24from 10am until 4pmdaily.There will be an awardspresentation night atWallarobba to which thepublic are welcome, onFriday, June 8 at 7pm.More than $5,500 in prizeswill be awarded to thewinning artists.The exhibition is theculmination of acompetition that’sBYO – Open from 6pm Tues – Satdesigned to encourageresidents to thinkcarefully about how wastecan be re-used andrecycled and all of theartworks that form theexhibition are madeentirely from materialsthat were headed towardsthe garbage bin.“Old barbie dolls, videotapes, potato chip packets,tea bags and 450 zipperswere among the itemstransformed into art forthis year’s exhibition,”event coordinator KerryEuers explained.The exhibition includes288 Pennant Hills Road ThornleighPhone 9484 6799 www.zacsgreaood.com.auover 80 sculptures, as wellas wearable, functional,mixed media and youthartworks created by peoplewho live in Hornsby Shireor are members ofHornsby Art Society.“We’ve been absolutelyamazed by the creativity ofour local artists intransforming unwanteditems into top qualityartworks,” Kerry said.The Returned to GloryRecycled Art Competitionand Exhibition is aninitiative of Hornsby ShireCouncil in conjunctionwith Hornsby Art Society.The competition issponsored by TranspacificCleanaway.CALL FOR WRITERSThe Fellowship ofAustralian Writers NorthShore Branch is calling forentries for its annualSuper Short StoryCompetition 2012, theclosing date of which isSunday, September 30.There are two categories:Category A: Super ShortStory and Category B:Memoir, defined as amemory in the writer’s lifeof an incident, or aThere are six eveningperformances at 8pm onFriday June 29 (openingnight), Saturday June 30,Monday July 2,Wednesday July 4, FridayJuly 6 and the grand finaleon Saturday July 7. Thereare also two matinees at2pm on Saturday June 30and Saturday July 7.For further information,phone 9481 0937.Visit the website atwww.gangshow.com tobook tickets.number of incidentsrelating to a single theme.The same conditionsapply for both categories.Maximum - 700 words. Noemail entries will beaccepted. No entry formrequired. Story text, titleand page numbers only toappear on entry. Attach acover sheet statingMOREFOR BREAKFAST AT NORMOAs reported in theEaster edition of TheMonthly Chronicle, theRotary Club ofThornleigh hasreinvented itself as abreakfast club, meetingon Thursday mornings atThe Upper Crustcafé/restaurant inNormanhurst. That partof the transition havingbeen completed, the nextcategory (A or B), writer’scontact details, title ofentry and word count. Noclip art or decoration ofany kind.Submissions must bethe original work of theauthor, not having won acash prize at close ofcompetition and notsubmitted concurrentlyelsewhere, typed onsingle-sided A4 paper,double-spaced.step, aimed at increasingmembership, was takenon Thursday May 17when a number of invitedguests attended an“interest meeting”specifically structured forthe information ofprospective members.Those attending werebriefed about a range ofRotary’s communityactivities including theworld-wide Polio Plusprogram, initiated by anAustralian Rotarian 25years ago; Shelter Box;Pride of WorkmanshipAwards; medical researchHave you had some fish today? Ulric Steiner’sentry in the Returned to Glory exhibition.Judges’ decision is finaland no furthercorrespondence will beentertained.Enclose a business-sizeenvelope SSAE for results.Prizes: 1st - $200; 2nd -$100, Highly Commendedand Commendedcertificates.Entry fee; $5 – chequesmade payable toFellowship of AustralianWriters North ShoreBranch. Stamps or coinssponsored by The RotaryFoundation andThornleigh Rotary Club’sown monthly FarmMarkets.Rotarians and gueststhen heard at first handfrom participants in arange of Rotary’s youthoriented programsincluding a talk by MikeGiliam father of Jono, astudent at Arden AnglicanSchool, who is now inFinland on a Rotary YouthExchange. Jono is one oftwo exchange studentsfrom this area beingsponsored by ThornleighAT EPPINGLIBRARYEpping Library atChambers Court (offPembroke Street), Eppingwill host BilingualStorytime sessionscelebrating the DragonBoat Festival at 10.30amon Monday, June 18 andFriday,June 22.At 6pm on ThursdayJune 21 there will be aseminar in Epping Leisureand Learning Centre(below Epping Library)titled Financial Fitness -Reviewing your financialposition.Bookings are essentialfor the seminar, please callwill not be accepted aspayment for entry.Send entries to:Competition Convenor, 5Clement Street, StrathfieldSouth, 2136For further information,email fawnorthshore@gmail.com or log on to theFAWNS websitehttp://sites.google.com/site/fawnorthshoreregional/Results will be postedon this website by Friday,November 9.Rotary Club.Finally, an address byCharlotte Ward, a year 12student at Hornsby Girls’High School, drewparticular interest.Charlotte was sponsoredby Thornleigh RotaryClub to attend theNational Science YouthForum in Canberra inJanuary, from which shewon selection to attendthe International ScienceYouth Forum in Londonlater this year.Visiting Rotarians andinterested members of thepublic are most welcometo attend ThornleighRotary Club’s weeklymeetings at The UpperCrust in Denman Parade,directly oppositeNormanhurst railwaystation, or contact theMembership Director, Mr.Ross McDonald on 0407263 454.Epping Library at 98476120 or emailfis.seminar.bookings@humanservices.gov.auBoth events are free.MID YEARMADNESSTalk to us about ourSpecial Full Page RateNEXT DEADLINE JUNE 18DELIVERY JUNE 30For all advertising and editorial informationPhone 9980 6654Email: news@monthlychronicle.comREAD US ONLINEwww.monthlychronicle.com

Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012 — 13ENUS TO TRANSIT BUT BE CAREFULAt about 8.16am (EST)n Wednesday, June 6enus will start itsourney across the Sun toa point where Venus’ andEarth’s paths round thesun line up exactly andtheir orbits cross.This rare astronomicalevent occurs four timesevery 243 years in pairsseparated by eight years sothat while the last transitoccurred in 2004, the nextafter June 6 will not occuruntil December 2117.The Transit of Venus isnot only scientificallyimportant, but it alsoplayed a huge role in thehistory of Australia.The 1769 transit wasthe main reason forCaptain Cook’s firstvoyage to the Pacific. Afterobserving the transit fromTahiti, he opened sealedorders which instructedhim to search for TerraAustralis.The CSIRO’s websiteexplains that The Transitof Venus in 1769 was “ashining example ofcollaboration on a globalscale.” It continues with:“Observations ofTransits of Venus helpedscientists use parallax(the apparent position ofsomething from differentobservation points) tocalculate the distancebetween the Sun and theEarth. It also helped withcalculating the size of ourSolar System.“So to use parallax,scientists had to spreadacross the globe, observeThe Transit of Venus andthen get the data togetherand do the maths.“For the 1769 transitnot only was there Cook’svoyage, scientists travelledto Hudson Bay in Canada,Baja California, at the timeunder Spanish control,and Norway. The Czechastronomer ChristianMayer was invited byCatherine the Great toobserve the transit in SaintPetersburg. Members ofRussian Academy ofTransit of Venus in 2004 courtesy Kenthurst Observatory.Sciences went to eightsites across the RussianEmpire. The AmericanPhilosophical Societyerected three temporaryobservatories inPhiladelphia.”Amateur astronomer,Trevor Patrick ofKenthurst Observatorycurrently has a display ofthis special event inPennant Hills Library.Trevor is mostconcerned to reinforcewarnings on how to viewThe Transit of Venus onJune 6, he writes“YOU MUST NOTLOOK at the Sun througha pair of binoculars ortelescope.”Mr. Patrick was appalledat a recent story in theSydney Morning Herald(SMH) regarding thePAST FAMILIESTake the time to visitPennant Hills Librarywhere an interestinghistorical displaytransit on June 6, a photosupporting the storyshowed children observingthe event through atelescope“Thousands of NewSouth Wales citizens willbe BLIND for the rest oftheir lives if they followthe picture used in thisstory,” he continues.“In the interests of theeye health of allAustralians YOU MUSTNOT look directly at theSun through a telescope ora pair of binoculars. Norshould you use very darksunglasses or smokecoloured glass.“The only safe way toobserve the historic eventof June 6 is by projection,where you turn your backto the Sun and watch theimage of the planet Venuspass across the disc of theSun projected onto ascreen. See photo.”featuring families living inthe Pennant Hills districtin 1828 is on displaythroughout June and July.Progressive or MultifocalSpectacle LensesThe human eye loses its ability to change focus from distanceto near as a normal change due to age. As a result, in peopleover 40 years of age:• most people find that they have to hold their reading matterfarther away,• they also have an increased need for good light on any closevision tasks.• Jobs easily done in the past such as threading needles,reading medicine bottles, removing splinters graduallybecome more difficult.• Those who have excellent distance vision find themselvesneeding to obtain glasses for reading.• People with myopia (short-sightedness) often findthemselves taking off their glasses in order to read.• The ability of a single pair of spectacles to cope with alldistances of focus becomes much more difficult.• Many people need to have separate pairs of glasses fordistance, reading and computers.As a result of the need for variable focussing options andmultiple pairs of glasses, spectacles with bifocal and trifocallenses were developed. In the last 50 years there have beenmany designs of multifocal or progressive addition lenses(PALs).• The first modern multifocal was “Varilux”, launched by thelens manufacturer Essilor, in 1959.• In Australia we now have access to a number of excellentmanufacturers of PALs including Essilor (France), Hoya andNikon (Japan), and Rodenstock and Carl Zeiss/ SOLA(Germany).• First generation multifocals had severe distortions in theperipheral vision and very limited reading areas.• The success rate of the original lens designs was poor,around 40 to 50%.• Improvements in lens designs and manufacturing processes,incorporating computer aided lens surfacing and many yearsof research, means that current generation lenses have arounda 98% success rate.• Newer designs have wider reading zones, less distortionsand are far easier to adapt to• PALs are very difficult to manufacture and are moreexpensive as a result• They are available in a wide variety of options includingscratch resistant and antireflective coatings, high refractiveindex and polycarbonate materials, photochromaticand polarised tints• There are special multifocal designs for computer users.For further information on PALs please contact David JHendry Optometrists, Westleigh on 9481 8994.

14 — Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012PLANTS GALOREIf you’re looking for anxtra plant for the garden,Lawn Mowing SubsidyCommunity Assist Lawn MowingWe give $20 back to you,to help with your lawnmowing Contractor visits,up to 12 cuts per year,totalling $240.If you are a pensioner, callPhone: 9488 8390CreativeSolutions To YourOutdoor LivingRequirementsFREE DESIGN ADVICE& LOCAL SITEINSPECTIONFree Local DeliveryTHOMSONSOUTDOOR PINEAutumn leavesare falling!Easy Care GardeningInc.(ECG) – the gardeningNOTICE OF INTENDED APPLICATION FOR PROBATEIN THE SUPREME COURT of New South Wales ProbateDivision. After 14 days from publication of this notice anApplication for Probate of the Will dated 10th December2008 of BARBARA BEATRICE MURRAY late of PennantHills, Retail Food Shop Proprietor will be made by JohnMichael Murray, Anne-Marie Holley the co-executorhaving renounced her appointment. Creditors arerequired to send particulars of their claims upon herestate to John Michael Murray 10/510 Mowbray Road,Lane Cove, the Executor named in the said Will.• Decks • Pergolas • Lattice • Gates• External Federation Decor• Easy to ErectPergola and Deck Kits• Stainless Steel HandrailNOW AVAILABLENOW AT 5 CHILVERS ROADTHORNLEIGH 9980 7611www.thomsonsoutdoorpine.com.auCome and garden withEasy Care Gardening9983164644voluluntnteering@easycaregegardeniningng.org.auFREE MEETING-ALL WELCOMEPHYSICAL HEALTH & MENTAL WELL-BEINGNutrition and MedicationPresented byJan Plain Senior Dietitian, Macquarie HospitalTUESDAY, 12 TH JUNE 7.30PMThe Cottage-in-the-ParkCnr. Stuart & Illoura Sts, WahroongaJan Plain will cover such subjects as: Lifestyle, Diet,Food and Drinking habits, Diabetes, Obesity and Heart AttackACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTHHORNSBY KU-RING-GAI ASSOCIATIONTEL: 9980 2500• Winter - and eventhough it is a bit chillyoutside, please don’tabandon the garden!Quite a few things tokeep an eye on – heregoes:• OrnamentalFlowering Trees: New Seasons Cherries,Almonds, Crab Apples to name a few will all be ingarden centres soon. Don’t wait until you seethem flowering in your neighbourhood as youwon’t get the best selection. ALWAYS follow thepruning instructions on the back of the deciduoustree label – these are really important for thefuture shape of the plant.OPEN7 DAYSservice for the frail agedand people with a disabilityon a pension – is running aplant stall from 10am until1pm on Thursday, June 28in Gilroy Lane,Turramurra (behind RohiniStreet shops).Plants from $4.00 will beon sale to raise funds forECG and all of the plantshave been donated andpropagated by ECGvolunteers.While shopping at theplant stall keep an eye outfor ECG’s recently acquired“car wraps”, which havetransformed its twogardening utes fromutilitarian white to a floralextravaganza.TURNED HEADSThese grass headsturned plenty of heads atThornleigh Marketplaceduring the recent schoolholidays. The activityallowed the kids to createwhile learning aboutsustainability and growingliving things.Local grandmother,Tricia MacRae was soimpressed with the projectHAPPENINGSAIRThe Sydney HillsBranch of theAssociation ofIndependent Retirees willmeet at Pennant HillsBowling Club YarraraRoad, Pennant Hills onFriday, July 6 at 10am. Atthis meeting SadhamaThe Garden Edge by Peter Whitehead CNP• The Veggie Patch: Rhubarb crowns should beavailable. These are really easy to grow in a hotspot with very well manured soil. Look for firmand fresh looking crowns. Similarly, Potato tubersshould be in store. These must be firm with theodd ‘eye’ showing. If the tuber is large it can becut in half. Before planting, make sure that the cutsurface has formed a hard calloused skin. Plant atabout 15-20 cms. deep in well composted soil. It’salso a good time to get Strawberries to beestablished – plant them in a slightly raised bed.Those strawberry pots with ‘pockets’ are a bit toosmall to be successful. I think those pots are bestfor succulents or violas and pansies.• And lastly – in the veggie department: try someasparagus crowns. These look a bit ‘spidery’ andThe eye-catching carwraps, sponsored by theNIB Foundation, weredesigned to catch theattention of potentialvolunteers.Teams of volunteergardeners weed, prune,mulch and make gardenssafe and tidy and “easy care”so that ECG clients are ableto remain in their ownhomes.Watch out for thecolourful utes as they visitgardens around the northshore and if you’d like moreinformation regarding thePlant Stall or if you wouldlike to join a friendlygardening team, call 99831644. Keep an eye out for Easy Care Garden’s colourful vehiclesshe submitted this photoof the work created byher four grandchildren.The grass headssurvived while the childrenwere away onholidays: “Given that theyspent the second week ofthe holidays in Melbournewe were all surprised atthe success of the project,”Mrs. MacRae wrote.Kuman from Centrelinkwill speak on the BudgetChanges. If you arerecently retired, comealong be informed of anyimpeding changes. Byworking together we canmake a difference for thefuture. Find out more atwww.hillsair.comPresident: Lauris Rennie.9634 -1186SUPPORT GROUPHornsby Kur-ing-aiParkinsons SupportGroup meets from 10amuntil noon on the firstFriday of the month atTurramurra UnitingChurch, Turramurra Ave,Turramurra.AMNESTYThe newly formedPennant Hills AmnestyInternational group meetsat 7pm, 3rd Monday of themonth, at 8 Stevens Street,Pennant Hills. NextNATURE NOTESWith Nick HodgesKRUGER NATIONAL PARKAt dusk the high gatesclanged shut: I wascaptive behind a tall wirefence.Although not a habitueof prisons I believe thisone, in South Africa’sKruger National ParkGame Reserve, to be asgood as it gets.Indeed, after enjoying alarge meal in the camprestaurant I relishedreturning to my rondavel:a circular thatched hut - itlooked simple but wasmost comfortable. Andalthough a captive for thenight I knew the fencegates would reopen atdawn.meeting June 18. Newmembers mostwelcome.Contact: MarthaMollison 8004 8598YOGAFree Yoga Class forSeniors every Sunday from3.00 to 4.00pm. covers YogNidra - deep relaxation.Also Yoga for Children ( 6-13 years of age) at nominalfee every Sunday from 4.00to 5.00pm. Pennant HillLeisure and LearningCentre (8 Warne Street,Pennant Hills). Contact:Spirit of India (not forprofit organisation) DhanRaj - 0424 075 364 orSuresh - 0412 202 182EMBROIDERERSEmbroiderer’s GuildNSW, St Ives Group,invites stitchers to joinmembers from 10am until2 pm, second and fourthTuesdays at Browns Road,Wahroonga. Take along afragile. Plant the crown at least 10 cms deep setover a small mound so that the roots drape down.The soil must be very friable, even on the sandyside. For the first few years, resist the temptationto harvest the asparagus spears. What you want isfor the crown to really get established and large –then in the 3rd year, you can begin harvesting!• Flowering Bulbs: Liliums are ready forplanting. Get them in as soon as possible so thatthe corms don’t dry out. Once established in thegarden, you’ll have a great show every late spring.I’ve got the good old white November Lilies thatare so reliable – they just pop up and flowermagnificently.• Camellias: Sasanquas will be finishing up butthe more voluptuous Japonicas will be taking overwhere the others left off. There’s nothing you needdo to any Camellias at present – pruning andThat day I’d watchedfrom my hire car as giraffesmade their stately waythrough the mopane trees.A Maribou Stork flappedaway as elephants weretearing at thorn bushes. ASecretary Bird with itsquill-like feathers landed,running to a halt like aplane touching down. Thelions were dozing,occasionally twitching atail. A warthog dashedpast; a crocodile eyed me;hippos splashed. Therewere Glossy Starlings andoxpeckers - small colourfulbirds searching for insectswhile perched on thebacks of zebra, and variousdeer: Kudu, Impala,Waterbuck. It had been afascinating day but now Iwas locked in for thesandwich and a mug,tea/coffee and a cakeprovided. For information,phone Prue, 9440 4186.OMNiEpping OMNi (OlderMen’s NetworkIncorporated) is adiscussion group forretired men 55plus.Meetings are from 10:00am to 12:30 pm on the2nd and 4th Wednesdaysof each month at EppingLeisure and LearningCentre, below EppingLibrary. The first meetingof alternate months isfollowed by a lunch. Newmembers welcome.Contact Jock 9484 7041PROBUSPennant Hills Men’sProbus Club meets on thefourth Friday of eachmonth at Pennant HillsBowling Club at 10.30am.There is a Guest Speakerfollowed by a meeting andlunch. A mixed outing isplanned on each secondnight.And just as well: outthere beyond the fence inthe darkness who knewwhat unspeakable thingswere taking place; whatone animal, in the nameof survival, was doing toanother. Most of ithappens at night; acomplete contrast to thewarm laziness of the days.I could hear hyenas‘laughing’ - high-pitchedcackles and screams;something else wasgrunting, scrabbling at thefence. Shivers down thespine stuff.I was suddenly glad ofthe strong fence; pleased atmy incarceration. I knewthen I’d manage myclaustrophobia untildaybreak.Friday with partners andfriends. On June 22 RobertMenzies will discussMemories, Mishaps &Melodramas. For furtherinformation contact JohnCrane on 9487 1385.JPsNSW JusticesAssociation HornsbyBranch next monthlymeeting is on Mondayevening June 11 at 7pm atAsquith Leagues Clubopposite Waitara railstation. It is anExperiences and Businessmeeting. JP’s and visitorswelcome. JP services areavailable at CherrybrookShopping Village everySaturday morning 10am tonoon.JP services are expectedto be available atThornleigh ShoppingCentre in the near future.Watch The MonthlyChronicle for details ofday and time. EnquiriesGavin Moehead JP94894662 or 0407289203.feeding will happen in spring.• The Lawn: If you have a pleasant warm day, dosome hand weeding of the lawn. Use a narrowtrowel and try and dig out as much as possiblebefore you resort to using weedicides.• Bugs: Aphids love all the tender new shoots onflowering annuals and veggies – squish them withyour fingers or spray with an eco-friendlypesticide.• Cyclamen: That Cyclamen that you were givenfor Mothers’ Day should be liquid fed regularly –Use Debco water soluble General Purpose PlantFood. Don’t fertilise any indoor foliage plants andkeep the watering to a minimum.

Monthly Chronicle, May/June 2012 — 15VIETNAM WITH THE EXPERTSWide Eyed Tours are aiche operator based inietnam and owned by anustralian and a Newealander. Both companyirectors have madeietnam their home andave over 20 years ofuiding experienceetween them. By being“on the ground” inVietnam they are able toregularly visit the hotelsthroughout the yearensuring their highstandards are beingmaintained.Also having been tourguides in Vietnam they arewell aware of the thingsthat annoyed both clientsand guides when travellingthrough Vietnam, like localin-country payments, anddesigned their tours toavoid them. Wide EyedTours also contact you atHAPPENINGS (cont’d)AGLOWThe next meeting ofglow Internationalustralia – PennantHills, will be held inThornleigh CommunityCentre, Cnr Phyllis andCentral Aves. Thornleighon Thursday, June 28.Guest speaker – EvelynDenning. Child mindingavailable, $7.00incl.morning tea.ARTAt 7.30pm on Monday,une 11 Hornsby ArtSociety will host ArtDVDS - Beatrice TaylorHall (rear Wallarobba) $5visitors/ $3 membersGARDENINGPennant Hills GardenClub meets on the 4thednesday of each monthat Pennant Hills BowlingClub, Yarrara Road,Pennant Hills. Nextmeeting on Wednesday,une 27 includes a talk oncitrus care.Friendly club withregular expert speakers,tours and outings. Newmembers welcome. Formore information call Sueon 9980-6562.AUSTRALIAN PLANTSThe North ShoreGroup of the AustralianPlants Society meetsevery second Friday of theleast 3 times during theduration of your Vietnamholiday to ensure all isgoing well. They want tohear of any problems thenand there when they canfix it immediately, not laterafter you have returnedhome. As both thedirectors are married toVietnamese girls and speakthe language you can beassured they are more thancapable of looking aftertheir clients.Wide Eyed Tours offerboth escorted tours as wellas independent travelpackages of Vietnam,month (except Januaryand December) at WillowPark Community Centre,Edgeworth David Avenue,Hornsby. On June 8 LouisaMurray will discuss TheScience behind PlantNETThe group also has aweekly Walks and Talksprogram at the Ku-ring-gaiWildflower Garden. Fordetails of all activities go towww.blandfordia.org.auV.I.E.W.Visitors and newmembers welcome at allClubs.The Hills DistrictVIEW Club’s next socialfunction will be held onTuesday June 12 at DuralCountry Club. There willbe a morning of TrivialPursuit with lots of laughsand prizes awarded for allsorts of reasons! The costwill be $10 which willcover tea, coffee and cake.Lunch will be at your ownexpense.On Tuesday June 26 theClub will hold its BirthdayCelebration at DuralCountry Club and will beentertained by JustJammin. It will be a funfilled day and ladies areasked to wear theirdancing shoes and aflower!! Bookingsessential, contact Robin on9680-2690 for bookingsand more details.Visit Sapa and the Coc Ly Market an add-on experiencefrom Wide Eyed Tours latest brochureCambodia, Thailand andLao. Plus most of theirescorted tours areguaranteed with aminimum of 2 passengers.There are also specialinterest tours like the 13day Vietnam Gourmet tourthat not only includeseating great Vietnamesefood but also cookinglessons; there is the 13 dayPedal Vietnam - can youcycle for 517km over 8days? There are 3 Golfingpackages; a rockclimbing/cycling tour; aVeterans tour; and awonderful Pamperpackage. There is also aspecial family tour withactivities and sightseeing toWestleigh VIEW Clubwill meet at Pennant HillsBowling Club onThursday, June 14 at11am. The guest speaker’stopic will be StayingActive beyond 50. Allwelcome. Inquiries –Barbara 9484 6146.Galston VIEW Clubwill meet at 11am at DuralCountry Club onWednesday June 27. TheGuest Speaker will beDetective SuperintendentDeborah Wallace. InquiriesVivien 9894 1189 or Jenny9652 1110Pennant Hills VIEWClub will meet for lunchat Pennant Hills Golf Clubat 11am on Tuesday, June12. Pyrotechnics expertAndrew Howard will bethe guest speaker.On Tuesday June 26, theClub invites members andfriends to join them forlunch at Doyles at theQuay for their winterspecial. Bookings anddetails (both events):Cindy: 8094 1600Ku-ring-gai EveningVIEW Club meets from6.45pm until 9.30pm atPymble Golf club, CowanRoad St. Ives. At the nextmeeting on Wednesday,June 13 the Guest Speaker,Barrie Butt will discussAntarctica.46,800 copies of The Monthly Chronicle were published andletterbox distributed for this edition.Editor: Bill AitkenPhone/Fax: 9980 6654, 9484 9305email: news@monthlychronicle.comThe Monthly Chronicle is published by CenterprisePO Box 74, Thornleigh, NSW 2120.A member of Copyright Agency Ltd.Art/Typesetting: J Graphics,Ph: 9674 6268 • Fax: 9620 5075email: info@jgraphics.com.auPrinted by: Torch Publishing Co.,Ph: 9795 0000 • Fax: 9795 0096entertain both kids andadults alike.Wide Eyed Tourscurrently have a great 13day tour special outdeparting 22 September.The tour includes 3nights in Hanoi;overnight Junk cruise ofHa Long Bay; 2 nights inHue including Motorbiketour with guide & lunchat a monastery; 3 nightsin Hoi An including acooking class; 2 nights inHo Chi Minh Cityincluding Cu Chi tunnelstour; and a Mekong Deltahomestay. The package ispriced from $1459 perperson. You just have toadd your internationalairfares to Hanoi andhome from Ho Chi MinhCity.If you would like toexperience a different typeof Vietnam tour or wouldlike more information anda brochure please give us acall on 9875 3775 or popinto the WestleighShopping Centre.CARCAREMUFFLERS &CATALYTICCONVERTERSFOR ALL MAKESAND MODELSMUFFLERS65 Hunter Street HornsbyPhone: 9476 6633Shop 22,Westleigh Shopping CentreCnr. Duffy Avenue & Eucalyptus DriveWESTLEIGHLic. 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