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COLO VALE NEWS2
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MAY 2019
From My DeskIan Scandrett
Folks,In the State election Premier
Berejiklian, through the localcandidate Nathaniel Smith, committed to fundStage 1 of the Rail-Side Trail Loop Line Projectwithin 12 months of being elected. The NSWRail Museum at Thirlmere, who have the Crownlease on the loop line all the way to Mittagong,will deliver and manage the $5.5m project toget the rail line usable from Buxton to Colo Valefor the Museum’s Heritage Trains to use.Council has no role to play, which is appropriateas it had no interest in the proposal.
The branch line from Picton into Thirlmerewill be electrified so as to allow groups to travelon the metro train network direct to Thirlmere,which will be great for primary schools andother groups who want to see our fantastic railhistory.
As you know, this has been a six year projectof advocacy for me and I am delighted at thisoutcome.
Nathaniel’s announcement was very popularand will drive small business and communityopportunities along the loop line. In Colo Valethis could mean tea rooms in the old stationand of course there will eventually be bike hire,nature walks, B&Bs and coffee shops along theway. And going thru the famous Hill Top railwaycutting will certainly be a highlight for visitors.
I am working on Stage 2 already, which isfrom Colo Vale to Mittagong. It will take timebut we are under way!
Always happy to be contacted and lookforward to your emails.
Councillor Ian ScandrettCouncil email: [email protected]
Private email: [email protected]: Ian Scandrett
Fred with his classic cars was thankfulthat the weather was fine, the vehicles wereimmaculately shining and Lance’s ute, agolden oldie, generated a lot of interest.
Images resourced for the Colo Vale News from Freepik.com, B Todd, Colo Vale Public School
The day became busier as the sun shonebrighter. The BBQ was constantly busy andthe home cooked pies were delicious,thanks to Sue Edney and Sheryle Bartos, aswere the other homemade pastries.
Tony strummed his guitarentertaining the crowd withsome popular songs. Hebrought along Parra hisMacaw, always a delightwith both children andadults.
Samantha from “Feed the Farms” soldcakes and treats of her own baking andthose donated by Gumnut Patisserie,proceeds enabling her to travel north ofCoonabarabran with a load of hay, stocklicks & dog biscuits for the farms in need.
New stallholders — Nat’s Gift Basketsand Yvonne’s Handmade Pottery offeredgoodies in time for Easter and Mothers Day.
Meats trays of a roast and a BBQ packwere chocolate wheel raffles, and the $300Pamper Pack for Mum raffle tickets werepopular with tickets also available nextmarket, being drawn at 12 noon on 4th MayMothers Day Theme. See you there.
BODHI TODD
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When just 14 years of ageBodhi took up an interest inphotography with an onlinecourse. He started takingphotos of animals in theHighlands and oceanscenes, and found himself engrossed in afantastic world of nature. So talented had hebecome that in 2016 as a Bowral HighSchool student he won 1st prize for his“Colo Vale Waterfall” photo in aPhotography Competition “Go Wild” run bythe Wingecarribee Council, as part of WorldEnvironment Week.
He has since gone on to the WollongongUniversity to undertake a 3 year Bachelor ofArts Degree majoring in Photography andDigital & Social Media. Forthose of you who under-stand the finer points, heuses a Canon 5D Mark 3camera with various lensesand likes to take his photosin “raw” mode.
His love of the ocean hastaken him away on manyadventurous photo sessions,capturing waves colliding,crests, pipelines, duck-diving surfers and algae atthe beach by night (bioluminescent). Hisphotos are usually taken whilst in the waterdressed only in his wetsuit and flippers, nolife vest, supporting himself and his camerafor hours waiting for that perfect moment.
Other times he is taking photos ofHighland Cows at a well known property inChurch Avenue. The Colo Vale CommunityHall has one of Bodhi’s prints of a striking“Highland Cow” hanging on the wall, quitea “bullish” pose.
He has picked up some vital tips fromWarren Keelan, an multi-international award
winning seascape and ocean photographerfrom Wollongong, who has mentored Bodhion various outings together.
Bodhi has come a long way since schooland at just 19 his cow photo is now the frontcover in the April/May 2019 edition of TheSouthern Highlands Magazine .
He hopes to obtain employment withinhis chosen field and is undertaking workexperience with wedding photographers tofurther his knowledge in the art.
Colo Vale’sPhotographer Extraordinaire
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He is pleased that his sister Lara, in highschool, is taking an interest in photographyand has been asking questions.
His 2019 calendars had an “Ocean”theme, and for 2020 he is selling “Cow”Calendars, with prints also available.
He would like to tutor anyone who isinterested in photography.
Bodhi’s contact details: Mobile 0478 771 007Email: [email protected]
bodhi’s photographybodhitodd
COLO VALE NEWS4
Every few years there is another food fad.Twenty years ago it was garden fresh herbs,that died out, then it was Kale, Cous Cousand ancient grains. Now the TV chefs take a spoon or back of a knife to half aPomegranate to knock out the redgelatinous flesh covering around the seedsover salads or desserts and it looks attractiveand dramatic. Whereby cutting off the topand making a few cuts to the base, fold theskin like the petals of a flower then it is easyto scoop out the flesh which is red andsweet, the white or yellow pith is bitter.
Propagate Pomegranates by seed or takerooted suckers from an established plantthat has quality fruit, as seed does notproduce plants true to the parent. Use 6-8seedlings and cull weak or spindly plants asthey grow. Fruit would be available from afruit shop or supermarket in autumn, pickingthe best colour and fruit of good size toextract the seed. Plant seeds 10mm deep ina pot of seed raising mix, cover with a pieceof glass or clear plastic until germination, putinto small pots when 100mm tall, replant into6” to 8” pots and grow until 600mm tall.
These plants have beautiful red flowersand glossy leaves and bare an orange todeep red fruit the size of a navel orange.They grow to 6m-8m tall and if kept to asingle stem will produce over 100kg of fruitper year when mature. Remember toremove the suckers when they appear andto use a nitrogen rich complete fertilizeronce or twice a year for abundant healthyfruit.
Happy gardening everyone, ‘til next time.George.
GARDEN TIPS with George
March 28th saw the Colo ValeCommunity Craft & Chatter Ladies and theMen’s Shed welcome once again visitorsfrom The Abbey Aged Care in Mittagong.
Carers Karina and Katinka were joined byCheryl, the organiser from The Abbey.
A familiar face was Scottish Jean whospoke of her love for her grandchildren.
Marissa knits for the premi-babies and isturning 94 this month. Well done Marissa.
Bruce and Walter were familiar faces andtogether with Louis, Allan, Dennis, Migueland Gordon, made up the gent visitors.
Gordon is new to The Abbey and was arural dweller for many years, spending timein Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls. Herecalled early days hand milking 100 cows.
Dennis is a fun loving character, full ofchatter and very proud of his children,University Graduates. He promised to returnwith a rendition of “Amazing Grace”.
Another new comer was Spanish Miguel,who worked for Transfield for many years, acompany which focused on majorengineering projects. It is credited withconstructing the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.
There was an abundance of sandwichesand cakes for morning tea, after which thegents made their way to the Men’s Shed tosee the machinery and the crafted items.
There were smiling faces as theyboarded their coach and waved farewell.
To the world you area mother, but to us youare the absolute world
Happy Mother’s Day
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March was a hectic time at the Colo ValeMemorial Hall.
It began with Market Day on March 2nd,the Computer Class on the 6th, the MonsterGarage Sale on the 16th, the State Electionsthe 23rd, the Abbey visitors the 28th, and onthe 29th a commercial was filmed.
The Colo Vale Community Associationoperated the BBQ on a few of these dates,and on Election Day it was so busy that allthe food was sold by 1:00pm.
Samantha Huer had her “Feed theFarms” Cake Stall there for the Elections tooand was pleased with the cake sales.
On Friday, March 29th, Lottoland hiredthe hall to make a commercial about awoman who had won the lottery and invitedher family to the hall to advise them of herdecision to give them $1million each. Didyou see the commercial on TV?
Aaron Schereck, the gent in charge ofmaking the commercial, who lives in Bowralwith his family, remembered the hall from hischildhood and commented it looked a lotbetter now than he recalled. He admittedthat he should have filmed the wholecommercial there including the inside shotsinstead of hiring a studio in Sydney.
Among the people asked to join in thecommercial, to their surprise, were localsJohn Stead (VP of the CVCA) and SteveClark (Men’s Shed Co-Ordinator) whoadded to the family group.
UNDERSTANDINGYOUR COMPUTERThe Southern Highlands Computer
Users Group and members of the ColoVale Community Association will becontinuing with the computer knowledgesessions on Wednesday mornings, May 1st and May 15th from 10am - 12noon at the Colo Vale Community Hall.Morning tea will be provided and the costis $3.
Bring along your computer (PC orMac), tablet or phone and learn moreabouts its workings.Information: John Stead 0414 946 694.
WATCH OUTIDIOTS ABOUTDANGEROUS DRIVING INCIDENTSHAVE BEEN REPORTED IN COLO
VALE INVOLVING HOONS IN4WD’S DEMOLISHING ROAD
SIGNS, THE WHITE FLEXI POSTS,DEFACING AND DESTROYING
PRIVATE PROPERTY. IF YOU SEE THIS BEHAVIOUR,TAKE A PHOTO OR THE REGO
AND INFORM THE LOCAL POLICE.
Aaron Schereck checking the angle
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MAY 2019
COLO VALEPUBLIC SCHOOL
The families & community membersof Colo Vale Public School gathered tocelebrate the Annual Easter Hat Parade,and were joined by Theaslea Pre-schoolwho came to be part of the celebrations.Thank you to all the families for theirefforts in making fabulous Easter Hatcreations and for their support in makingthis event a fun and enjoyable part of theEnd of Term activities.
This moving story is howKathleen helped to gentlyprepare her 9 year oldgrandson Cameron for hisdeath. It is a simple, beautifuland loving story.
With a Friendship Garden(official opening Friday, May3rd) being created at the ColoVale Primary School in memory ofdeparted young loved ones, Kathleen isreprinting her book in hard cover.
If you are interested in obtaining a copyit is available to pre-order for $24.95.Profit from the sale of this book will begiven to a student at the Colo Vale Schoolcoping with hardship.
For more information please [email protected] or speakdirectly to Kathleen on 4889 4390.
CAMERON’S GARDENWritten & Illustrated by Kathleen Willard
Have you noticed your dishwasher is alittle smelly lately? Food scraps, gunk anddetergent scum combine in your dishwasherto create a breeding ground for germs,bacteria and horrible odours.
We’re all guilty of it. You finish dinner, givethe plates a light rinse then into thedishwasher, letting it do the dirty work.
This all natural dishwasher cleaningmethod with vinegar will banish thoseodours in a jiff and make your dishwasherlook and smell like new.
Get the bottom rack out and make surethat any bigger food items or gunk aren’tstuck in the drain.
Fill a container with a cup of whitevinegar and place it on the top rack of yourempty dishwasher.
Run a hot cycle. Stop it mid-cycle for 15minutes or so to let the vinegar mix soak anddo its job of breaking down residue anddetergent build-up.
Dishwasher still smelly after the cycle?Sprinkle some Bi-Carb Soda on the baseand run another cycle.
Give the inside and outside of thedishwasher a wipe down with a microfibercloth and an equal parts of vinegar andwater mixed in a spray bottle.
HOW TO NATURALLY
CLEANA “SMELLY”
DISHWASHER
COLO VALE NEWS 7
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Tuesday & Thursday 9am to 12noon. Members pay $3 each visit which coversmorning tea and the chance to socializewith other men from the area, have achat, and enjoy doing woodwork, or justrelax. Ring Steve 0414 242 667.
Village Men’s Shed
Stalls available for $15 outside and $25inside the hall. Car boot stalls availablefor $15. Confirm bookings by 12noon Thursdaybefore market. No notification, your stallwill be re-allocated. Contact Kathleen for stall bookings0400 728 395.
Market Stall Info
Indoor Bowls
Craft & Chatter Liaison Officer
Meetings
Every Thursday 9am to 12noon. $3 donation. Morning Tea provided.Ladies bring your craft or just come for achat. Ring Kath on 4889 4390.
For sympathy cards, flowers or a visit,contact Kay Mackenzie, the CommunityAssociation Liaison Officer on her mobile0413 364 918.
Every Wednesday evening 7pm. $3 donation. Supper provided. Just turnup at the hall or ring Kay 0413 364 918.
Hall BookingsTo book the Colo Vale Community Hallfor birthdays, weddings, etc. contactmobile 0490 320 179.Comprehensive details available, veryreasonable rates. For more details seewebsite www.colovalecommunity.org.au
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COLO VALE TENNIS CLUBJURD PARK – WATTLE ST, COLO VALE
A great day was had by all at the FreeCommunity Tennis Day. Thank you foryour support. If you couldn’t come, youreally missed the fun and we hope to seeyou next time. Day / Night Court Hire $15 p.hr
(Rackets & Balls included)Special Membership Offer $45
Single OR $80 Family for all year roundtennis through until July 2020.
Tennis Lessons - Sergio 0456 111 094Courts are being resurfaced after
July — VERY EXCITINGPhone: Linda 0415 500 [email protected]
Next Community Association PublicMeeting will be on Tuesday, 28th May,2019 at 6.00pm, fourth Tuesday of themonth. All welcome. We need your support, ideas and ahelping hand, even if only for a couple ofhours on market day. For information contact President ElyseWhite 0414 633 077.
CUBBY CLUB Playgroup InvitationFor 0-5 year olds and their carers
Fridays 10am-12pm during school terms at Colo Vale Church
Craft activity, Singing, Storytime, lots ofOutdoor and Indoor Toys plus an
opportunity to make new friends with otherparents and enjoy morning tea togetherBring a piece of fruit which will be cut up
and shared for morning tea$3 week ($4 for more than one child)
First week is free!We meet in the building behind the church,through the gate down the right hand side
For more information call Rochelle on 0439 455 005
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