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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 14, Issue 748
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Contents
  Notice to Users of Church Point Commuter Wharf We wish to advise that Council will be enforcing the non-compliance of the Church Point Commuter Wharf usage as of the week beginning 6 May 2013. Failure to display a valid sticker on your boat could result in:
Should residents have any further queries, please email: pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au ANZAC Day, Thursday, May 25 On a perfect morning, a good crowd of mainly offshore folk attended the local ANZAC service at Church Point. A moving address was presented by well known offshore resident Paul Purvis, followed by Liam Rogers very able trumpet playing of the Last Post and Reveille.
It is such a pleasure to see the numbers growing each year with more and more young children attending, and the pride with which many relative display their family heroes medals and citations. Click any image to see the PON Offshore Photo Gallery - more photos to follow soon...  SIRA Working Groups need
YOU!Your invitation to join the SIRA Working Groups Love the island? Got a passion for water and waste? Interested in wharves and marine issues? Enthusiastic about our community spaces, or community collaboration? Here’s your chance to get involved. SIRA Working Groups now invite members of the community to join, have their say, and help shape key areas of interest. Meetings are held every 6-8 weeks to discuss vital issues such as water, wharves, waste, our parks and reserves, our vision, and how to improve community engagement. The decisions, recommendations and discussions are then reported to SIRA for further action. How to get involved: Each Working Group has a charter outlining its specific areas of interest. Please read the Charter of any Group you are interested in, then email the SIRA Committee Team Leader with your Working Group of interest in the subject line. Go on: get involved! SIRA Working Group overviews and Charters: Community Engagement: to enhance community participation, collaboration and engagement, as well as increase awareness of SIRAC and its work. Read the Community Engagement Charter, here then email Team Leader Betsi Beem Island Vision: to develop a sustainable vision for the island in consultation with SIRAC and residents, aligned with the Pittwater Strategic Plan. Read the Island Vision Charter, here then email Team Leader Jon Maxim Parks & Reserves: to preserve and promote a well maintained space for community access, preserving as far as possible the natural environment of each area. Read the Parks & Reserves Charter, here then email team Leader Sue Dickson Water & Wastewater: to ensure a sustainable Water and Wastewater plan for the island. Options must be healthy, environmentally friendly and cost effective. Read the Water & Wastewater Charter, here then email Team Leader Judy Readman Waste & Recycling: to consult with residents, review method and frequency of services, encourage recycling, educate on composting and vegetation. Read the Waste & Recycling Charter, here then email Team Leader Cass Gye Wharves, Boats & Marine Issues: to ensure public wharves are easily accessible, wharf reserves managed, provide a fair system for commuter vessel tie-ups. Read the Wharves, Boats & Marine Charter, here then email Team Leader Judy Readman Not sure which one to join? Please email the SIRA President, with any areas of expertise and interest. Thank you.  Scotland
Island Rural Fire BrigadeFIRE BRIGADE MATTERS  Your Brigade Phil Clear has finished his BF training and passed assessment and is now an operational fire-fighter. Phill is also equipment officer . We are building a better and more efficient brigade and welcome the following probationary members; Kerry Baird
Aaron Bradley Chuck Bradley Anthony Bush Kale Hally Stephen Hally Stewart Hasell Stewart Hodges (who has become the social secretary) Mark Kirby Peter Lalor James Leslie Jon Maxim Stephen Pollard Garrett Sherman Hubert van Mierlo (who has become secretary) David Wagner - M... (Waggs) The probationary members will undergo training on the island prior to assessment at Terry Hills, they will be trained and mentored by our brigade on the island under the watchfull eye of our new training officer Wayne Gluyas. If you are interested in joining the brigade and feel you can make the commitment please contact any member of the brigade or come and see how we operate at Brigade training 9.0am at the fireshed first Sunday of the month. David Wardman SIRFB 9999 5944 david@wardman.com.au Scotland
Island Winter Fire
Shed Dinner
Saturday May 11th, 7pm  Cuisine by Nathalie & the Crew Includes Dessert Live Music Joe's Garage Adults $20 Children under 12 $5  Dogs must be restrained whilst on the Ferry We have had several complaints from passengers regarding dogs behaviour on the ferry. We would like to remind all dog owners that they must keep their dogs on a leash at all times whilst on the Church Point Ferries. Currently, dogs are not generally permitted on Public Transport in NSW unless in a travelling box. However, we feel that the dog owners who are responsible should be able to travel with their pets on the ferry without this inconvenience. However, in allowing dogs on the ferries we expect a level of responsibility from the dog owner. They must ensure that the dogs are always on a lead and behaving in a socially acceptable manner. This includes not allowing dogs on the seats, not allowing them on board wet or dirty, and they should not at any time cause any distress to other ferry users. Restrained and controlled dogs will continue to be allowed on the ferry at the Ferry Masters discretion. However, unrestrained dogs will not be permitted to travel on the ferry and owners may face a total ban on the Church Point Ferry Service if continued flouting of the use of leashes continues. Offshore Community Choir 'The Last Ferry Home' **Call for members ** As acappella legend Tony Backhouse said: 'Everyone wants to sing. Singing with others in harmony is a total joy.' Do you love to sing? Have you always had a secret desire to sing? You don't have to have a 'great' voice to get involved- when you sing in a group, it is everyone's voices added together that makes a beautiful sound. You don't have to do a solo unless you want to. The ability to read music is not required. We are a small friendly group who meet on Saturdays and work on a (fairly) simple acappella repertoire with two and three part harmonies. We sing an eclectic mix of songs: a bit of gospel, some world music, the occasional pop song. And of course tea and cake is also a important feature... We meet Saturdays 2.30-4.30 at various island houses. Cost is $10 per week for lesson materials, leader's preparation time, tea etc. Contact Jessica on 0422474279 or email jessica_mcgowan@yahoo.com.au for more info. SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL SCOTLAND ISLAND & BAYS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SAT 25 & SUN 26 MAY 2013  Hi everyone, The annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal is on Sat 25 & Sun 26 May this year and I'm getting started early to coordinate the Island & Bays doorknock campaign for this wonderful cause. With the fantastic support of local businesses (ferries, water taxis and cafes) we achieved a great result last year, so I'm hoping that with more doorknock volunteers, we can raise even more. I am looking for energetic and enthusiastic people who can spare an hour or two-everyone is welcome. For any high school students involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, this is a great community service opportunity. Thanks, Jenny Frazer Ph: 99994460 Mob: 0410533728 Email: jenny_frazer@hotmail.com Click image to load flyer
The Pittwater Food & Wine Fair will take place at Winnererremy Bay Reserve in Mona Vale on Sunday 5 May between 10am and 4pm. Fourteen wineries together with 4 Pines Brewery and Feral Brewing will be at the Fair for tastings, along with gourmet food stalls. Visitors can also choose from a selection of hot food including Himalayan, Thai, Mexican, Dutch, Spanish, German and Turkish. Gourmet food on offer to try and buy includes freshly baked breads, biscuits and cakes, olive oils, roasted nuts, jams and chutneys. Brian Lizotte from Lizottes Restaurant will hold cooking demonstrations throughout the day. Mayor Jacqui Townsend said this year’s Fair would be the biggest yet, including a ‘volunteer expo’. “Last year we estimated around 4000 people came and had a great day out, so we’re hoping for even bigger numbers this year,” she said. ““Over 20 volunteer organisations will be at the Expo, highlighting how people can give just a few hours a week to our community,” said Cr Townsend. Another highlight of the Fair will be a ‘sustainability lane’ of eco-living stalls offering tips on saving power and recycling, activities for children and a live native animal show. Live music from the 2 Shots Classic Rock Band and the Kristen Lane Band will play throughout the day and a range of kids entertainment will be available, including bungee tramp, dodgem cars, teacup rides, a uni-cyclist, arts & craft, cake decorating and face-painting. The winners of the Fair’s online competition will be drawn at 2pm. Enter online at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/foodandwinefair Winnererremy Bay Reserve is located at Mona Street, Mona Vale. Parking is available at the Council car park adjacent to the reserve (pay and display) or at Pittwater High School for a gold coin donation. Free bike racks are also available. Pittwater’s fourth Food & Wine Fair is proudly sponsored by URM, McWilliams Mt Pleasant, Hunter Valley and Currawong Beach Cottages and supported by Cooks Lot, Lizottes and First Creek Wines. For more information about the Food & Wine Fair, contact Nikki Griffith on 9970 1355 or visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/foodandwinefair Nikki Griffith, Pittwater Council Ph: 9970 1355 Local Artists Invited to apply for Artzpace 2014T Pittwater Council is inviting emerging local artists to apply for ArtZpace 2014. Held in January, ArtZpace is a biennial project in which up and coming artists get to plan and present a professional exhibition. The show is staged at the Avalon Recreation Centre. Council’s social and community development coordinator Melinda Hewitt said ArtZpace offered young and emerging artists the chance to display and sell their work in a professional setting, while also building their networks and skills as artists. “They can draw upon the expertise of an art show coordinator to guide the planning, hanging and marketing of their work,” said Ms Hewitt. “In 2012, 13 artists were chosen to exhibit their work over the ten day exhibition,” said Ms Hewitt. “The group was highly successful in making sales and promoting their works to a wider audience, with some artists being approached by private galleries and for commissions,” she said. “ArtZpace is a popular fixture in Pittwater’s cultural calendar. It provides excellent exposure for emerging artists, as well as a great opportunity for audiences to access art,” Ms Hewitt added. Applications for ArtZpace 2014 are now open and will close at 5pm on Friday 31 May 2013. Exhibition space will be available from Friday 3 January to Sunday 12 January 2014. Application packs and further information on the ArtZpace 2014 project can be obtained from Council’s customer service centres and libraries or at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/artzpace For more information call Zoe Johnson, Community Development Officer at Pittwater Council on 9970 1171. Pittwater's Finances Rated as Sound A NSW Treasury Corporation report on the financial sustainability of the state’s 152 councils has rated Pittwater as ‘sound’. The rating means that Pittwater is in the top 20% of NSW councils for long-term financial viability. The report defined financial sustainability as being the ability ‘to generate sufficient funds to provide the levels of service and infrastructure agreed with its community.’ It looked at each council’s financial results between 2009 and 2012 and their 10 year financial forecasts, focussing on key benchmarks such as operating performance, liquidity, the level of debt, capital expenditure and asset management. Mayor Jacqui Townsend said the report vindicated Pittwater’s approach to long-term strategic planning. “The Council has placed great emphasis on financial modelling and future projections for income and expenditure and was one of the first councils in the state to produce long-term financial and asset management plans,” she said. “On average we are spending around $20 million on capital works and projects each year which our community have told us they want.” General Manager Mark Ferguson said the Council’s operational plan for the next four years and its 2013-2014 budget were currently on public exhibition for comment. “We’re having a community meeting on 1 May to take questions from residents about our budget and delivery program.” Mr Ferguson said the Council’s budget projections for the new financial year showed a forecast surplus of around $1 million. “We are also starting work on major capital projects this year, including the $3 million redevelopment of Avalon Beach surf club and the $6 million multi-storey car park at Bungan Lane Mona Vale.” To view the Council’s delivery plan and 2013-2014 budget visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/exhibition To RSVP for the community meeting on 1 May phone 9970 1224. Avoid Drink Driving - Choose a Plan B Drink driving is one of the biggest killers on our roads after speeding, and Warringah and Pittwater Councils are encouraging everyone who goes out drinking to choose a Plan B instead of driving. “Men make up 97 per cent of drink drivers involved in fatal crashes,” said Peter Wright, Warringah Council’s Road Safety Officer. “Despite the dangers, too many men on the northern beaches continue to drink and drive, seemingly without considering the potentially deadly consequences.” Although the Plan B road safety campaign is primarily targeting young men, the message should be heeded by all age groups and genders. “When planning a night out that involves drinking, we encourage everyone to look at alternatives to drinking and driving – ensuring the car is not an option,” said Michelle Carter, Pittwater Council’s Road Safety Officer. The Plan B road safety campaign is featuring in print, radio, TV and online advertising as well as on the back of buses and taxis. “This campaign is not about telling people what to do, it’s about reminding them in a positive way about the alternative choices they have to driving,” Mr Wright said. Although the Plan B advertising is partly humorous, there is a serious message to the ad - if you drink and drive you run the risk of being arrested and losing your licence, and worse still, ending up in a serious car crash, potentially injuring yourself and others. “There are plenty of Plan Bs. Avoid drinking and driving during the holidays and every week of the year,” said Ms Carter. For more information please call the Communications Team on 9942 2221 or media@warringah.nsw.gov.au Chuck Bradley - Nostlagica Manly Art Gallery & Museum Details of dates and talks can be found in the accompanying poster....
Floating Landcare is coming to Scotland Island! Residents are invited to join in and help tackle the weeds in Catherine Park on Saturday 11th May. This is an opportunity for residents to join with volunteers and be a part of Floating Landcare, a project being coordinated by the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority in partnership with Pittwater Council and others, with funding from the NSW Environmental Trust.  Rebecca Mooy, Floating Landcare Coordinator said it’s a great way for people to get directly involved in improving their local landscape, see new sites and meet like-minded people. Volunteers get a free lunch and snacks and it’s really a chance to get out there and learn some new bush regeneration skills. We will work together on the day to manage the spread of weeds assisting the bushland in the Park to recover. Willing residents should meet in Catherine Park at 9am. Others coming to the Island to help out should meet at Church Point Wharf at 8:30am. Volunteers need to bring along a bottle of water, wear long sleeves, trousers, enclosed shoes, hat, sun cream and bug spray (RID or Bushmans). All tools, gloves and training will be provided. This is a FREE activity and includes the transport to and from the Island. The day will conclude at 1pm on the Island and for those returning to Church Point we anticipate returning by 1:30pm. To assist with catering and ferry bookings your RSVP is essential please contact Rebecca Mooy on 02 4725 3055 or email rebecca.mooy@cma.nsw.gov.au by Monday 6th May 2013. Places are limited to 20 volunteers. Can’t make this activity but would like to find out more? There are another 7 Floating Landcare activities planned for the remainder of 2013. To download a copy of the 2013 Floating Landcare Calendar visit http://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushland-and-biodiversity/floating-landcare AUTHOR TALKS  Air Disaster Canberra. The plane crash that destroyed a government By Andrew Tink 1940 Wartime Australia. Key members of Menzies’ govenment die in a fiery plane crash. What went wrong and what happened next? Controversially, this book also tells the story of whether the Air Minister rather than the RAAF pilot had been at the controls. Author Talks 2013 Date: Thursday 30 May 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8.00 Adults $6.00 Concession - Pensioners and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! Payment within 3 days of booking Face of Extraordinary:  Volunteers By Stephanie Brown VOLUNTEERS PORTRAYED IN AUTHOR TALK To celebrate Volunteers Week, Mona Vale Library will host local artist and teacher Stephanie Brown presenting her recent book and art project: Face of Extraordinary: Volunteers on Wednesday 15 May. The book Face of Extraordinary: Volunteers combines the portraits and personal stories of the many volunteers who work for various non-profit organisations and groups on the northern beaches. Inspired by those who battled the Black Saturday fires in Victoria, Stephanie was concerned that communities did not hear enough about the kind deeds of those who give us hope and inspiration in times of need. She returned to Sydney to discover other extraordinary individuals within her own community. Stephanie Brown’s composition for this project included 22 portraits of 22 volunteers with each portrait 40 cm2 in size, painted in oils and wax, which were produced over a two-year period. The 22 portraits were exhibited at Avalon Recreation Centre as part of the Artspot show in January this year. A full time artist, teacher and a committee member of Portrait Artists Australia, Stephanie Brown has been selected as a finalist in many Australian portrait awards including the Black Swan Prize in Perth for her portrait of inventor Sam Kutner OAM and also the Archibald Salon de Refusès for her depiction of Sydney Morning Herald journalist, Adele Horin. The free talk will run from 5pm until 6.30pm at Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale. Bookings are essential; to book phone 9970 1600. has barely been recognised. Author Talks 2013 Date: Wednesday 15 May 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost FREE Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! Payment within 3 days of booking Kindy Trivia Night
Saturday 18 May - 7.30pm, Scotland Island Hall  It’s that time of year again for our Annual Kindy Trivia Night. Bar open, Raffle (lots of prizes), Auction and lots of fun to be had. Please contact Liz on 9979 7856 to purchase tickets $20 pp including nibbles Look forward to seeing you all there for a great night. Liz – Director SIOCS Kindy Asparagus Out at Morning Bay. Thanks to all those that stayed at the Pittwater YHA and worked two April mornings removing Asparagus Fern from Morning Bay. Thanks to all the locals that joined in as well. The next Weekend Asparagus out event at the Pittwater YHA is 6 - 8 September. Contact Sarah and Michael on P: 99995748 or E: pittwater@yha.com.au to join in. Work sponsored by the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Authority with funding from the Australian Government's Caring for our Community Programme. Project: Pittwater Estuary Care. Regards, Michael  Found GPS During the week-end my young granddaughter brought home a hand held Garmin GPS 72 which she had picked up somewhere. Might even have been left at Bells Wharf deliberately by someone who had no further need for it. It appears to be in working order. I have it if someone wants to claim it John Thixton jthixton@hotmail.com Free Couch Couch 2 1/2 seater + armchair Call or text Nicole 0403 229 677 Baby Gear High chair and room divider/gate/playpen. Both in good condition and free! Col & Marjolyn Batt, Florence Terrace 9997 4037 For Sale  Double BedHardwood queen bed and 2 bedside tables for sale .in good condition $250 Ono. Phone Julie ,99795135 Upright Stove & Bed Brand New Single Bed & Base ready to pick up now for sale $200 Chief stove good working order being disconnected prior to 11th May $200 Julie Munroe 0438261252 jules@bakemark.com.au
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