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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 14, Issue 763
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Contents
Scotland Island Roads & Drainage Subcommittee Progress Report No 1, July 2013 Following the recent heavy rains which played havoc with our roads, the SIRA Roads & Drainage Subcommittee did a road ‘audit’ of the damage and has submitted to Council a list of locations that need immediate maintenance. Although the Island has benefitted from a large share of Council’s maintenance budget in the past two years, that budget remains woefully inadequate, so road maintenance remains an issue. Since maintenance works are temporary measures, usually addressing emergency situations, they are not done to engineering designs; however the maintenance crews are now taking special care to address drainage problems, thus providing longer-term benefit than many earlier works. Council has also begun a capital works program for Island roads (see Background below). In the first two years of the program, the following works have been completed:
Background In July 2011, after many years of consultation and negotiation, Pittwater Council approved the Scotland Island Stormwater Management Strategy, the Scotland Island Road Reserve Management Strategy, and the Road Reserve and Stormwater Management Implementation Plan, which together comprise the Scotland Island Roads and Drainage Masterplans (view the documents online, here). This set the stage for future improvement of our roads with the consequent improved safety of travel and the reduction of siltation into Pittwater. The Implementation Plan cost estimates came to $19.1 M (AU$ 2011). Current funding from Council, derived from the Special Rate Variation (also approved in July 2011), provides $100,000 (AU$ 2011) per year for 10 years. While we are lobbying for additional significant funding from State and Federal sources, we are at present severely constrained by this level of available funding. In consultation with Council, SIRA Roads & Drainage Subcommittee recommended that within the budget constraints, highest priority should be given to addressing drainage issues and ensuring proper engineering design for all capital road works. Council staff accepted these priorities and has consulted regularly with us to identify specific works for funding each year. We would welcome comments and suggestions from the community; please contact sirac@sira.org.au Proposal for the Management of Cargo Wharf Road and Leahvera Reserves A process is underway for Council to undertake a land survey to determine the boundaries of the Cargo Wharf Road Reserve and Leahvera Reserve. This will open the way for ground works, maintenance and on-going management of the reserves. When the survey is completed and in hand, the Parks and Reserves Working Group, on behalf of the SIRA Committee, would like to hold an on-site community forum to discuss proposals for managing the reserves. The ideas/suggestions gathered at the forum will be consolidated into a set of options to canvas community support for a plan prior to any final proposals being submitted to Council for review. For more information, please contact Sue Dickson, team leader of the Parks and Reserves Working Group. The New Community Hall Kitchen Have you seen the Scotland Island Community Hall’s new kitchen? The renovations include more storage space, a Zip hydrofoil instant hot water system, a dishwasher, a range hood, and an added handwashing sink.
A new café on the island? In previous years, a café to benefit island and non-island causes was run by volunteers once a month, but was ended because of hygiene and safety requirements from Council. Our new facilities now meet those requirements. SIRA would like to invite expressions of interest from individuals or groups who are interested in running a café again, either for charitable purposes or for profit. A condition of a profit-making venture would be that a percentage of takings would need to be donated to SIRA for distribution to island services such as the kindy, the fire brigade, or festivals. If you would like make a submission, please contact the Hall Coordinator, Carol Floyd, on floydcbg@ozemail.com.au  Scotland
Island Rural Fire BrigadeFIRE BRIGADE NOTICE SCOTLAND ISLAND PILE BURN AND HAZARD REDUCTION SUNDAY, 4th AUGUST The fire brigade will be conducting small hazard reduction and environmental protection burns. When: Sunday 4th August from 9:00am. (Weather permitting) Where: These burns will be restricted to land reserves adjacent to the fire shed and above the kindergarten. Please be advised that there may be smoke and traffic hazards while works take place. Should you require further information, please contact: Captain Ian White 0400 600 958 Senior Deputy Captain Tim Byrne 0416 003 205 Pink Water Taxis Service
Back to Normal !
Normal service has been resumed. Very many thanks to all for bearing with us while we got ourselves sorted out. Hours are back to being Sun & Mon 0600-2200 and Tue-Sat 0600 to midnight. Yours aye - Rod, Alex & Dave  Artspace Rouge Open Studio  Marg Molloy WOW Lunch Update Hi everyone, Sincere apologies for the delay. We were greeted with a lovely sunny day for our June WOW get-together at "Nunyara" to celebrate the achievements of Marg Molloy OAM who graciously regaled us with her Australia Day 2013 speech as guest-speaker of the National Council of Women at Parliament House. Marg was resplendent in her lovely suit and hat and appeared relaxed as she entertained us, before enjoying a delicious lunch with everyone. Thanks again to Marg for welcoming us to "Nunyara" and to everyone for supporting the event and for your generous lunch offerings.
September WOW meeting at Antonia Kitching's - date TBA. Letters to the Editor Jenny Frazer SIRA Submission Hi everyone, I recently attended the last SIRA Committee meeting to make a submission (click here to download pdf) and for those who were unable to attend, I would really appreciate any feedback, (positive or negative as long as it is expressed respectfully) to my email address as follows: jenny_frazer@hotmail.com Cheers Jenny Frazer Come Support Nettie  Dear Friends, As you may know, our beloved artist, Nettie Lodge, is having her next show Saturday August 17th, and she needs our support. If you or someone you know (preferably rich art collectors!) would like to attend this exciting event, please forward this email to them - invite attached. Please come and show your support for all the effort that Nettie has put into her work, all the beauty that Nettie paints, and all the generosity that Nettie always returns to us one hundred fold - plays, readings, art, invitations of any kind, cards, book illustrations - she is unhesitating in giving her time. Preview Opening August 17 10-30 August 2013 Soho Galleries Corner of Crown & Cathedral Sts Sydney NSW Australia (612)9326 906 art@sohogalleries.net LET'S HEAR IT FOR NETTIE! CHEERS, Jess Rosman Pittwater High School Captain - 2014  Ryan Marshall, son of Melanie and John, has been elected school captain of Pittwater High School for 2014. This follows in the tradition of many offshore students who have attended PHS. Maybe it's the water, maybe the food or perhaps the freedom that offshore kids enjoy. Whatever it is it is great news for all of us that live in Pittwater. Congratulations and Best wishes Paul 'Caloola' Elvina Bay Australia M: +61403442764 Woody Point Yacht Club
The Commodore's Cocktail Party, August 10 You have been invited to the Palace to dine with the Queen  Join the rich and famous Woody Point Yacht Club presents “THE COMMODORE’S COCKTAIL PARTY” To be held at B.Y.R.A. on August 10th Theme for the evening “The Great Gatsby”
Please put your material out as described below, and further in attached brochure and the Pittwater Offshore Directory – BY SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Vegetation Brochure.pdf Free Child Restraint Fitting at Flying Fox Park Pittwater Council together with Roads and Maritime Services invite Pittwater parents and guardians to a free child restraint check on Thursday 15 August. The safety check provides peace of mind that your child’s car restraint, harnesses and/ or booster seats are correctly anchored and fitted. The free check will take place at Winnererremy Bay car park, Mona Street, Mona Vale between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Thursday 15 August. Legislation requires that children younger than six months must be secured in a rear-facing restraint and those between six months and four years of age must be secured in a restraint which can be forward or rear-facing. Children aged between four and seven years must be seated in a forward facing restraint or booster seat. Pittwater Council’s Road Safety Officer Michelle Carter said the restraints would be checked by an authorised restraint fitter, who is authorised to fit and check only those seats that meet the Australian / New Zealand Standard 1754. “They will also be able to fit new car seats or turn rear facing seats to the forward facing position. Ms Carter said that the free check of car restraints did not include the cost of any new equipment required to make restraints safe and only direct guardians or parents of children were eligible for the service. “The service is free. However, bookings are essential and can be made by calling Council on 9970 1196,” added Ms Carter. Residents are also reminded that legislation requires children under the age of seven should not be seated in the front seat of vehicles, where there are two rows of seating or more. For more information on the new child restraint laws visit: www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/children/childrestraints Bookings will only be taken for Pittwater residents. Warringah residents should contact 9942 2447, and Manly residents can call 9976 1619 to ascertain the next child restraint fitting day for their respective areas. Media contact: Michelle Carter, Pittwater Council Ph: 9970 1196 Free Movie Night at Mona Vale Library Relive some memorable moments with the classic movie To Kill a Mockingbird at Mona Vale Library this winter. Residents of all ages are invited to attend the free screening on Wednesday 7 August from 7pm. The movie is based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning book of 1961. Atticus Finch played by Gregory Peck is a lawyer in a racially divided Alabama town. He agrees to defend a young black man who is accused of raping a white woman. Many of the townspeople try to persuade Atticus to pull out of the trial, but he decides to go ahead. Seen through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, the story explores with rich humour and unswerving honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes towards race and class in the Deep South during the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice—but the weight of history will only tolerate so much. Mona Vale Library’s Manager, Cathy Howie said the movie nights are guaranteed entertainment. “They are also a great way of reminding residents of our extensive DVD collection that can be borrowed free of charge!” Ms Howie reminded residents that the library is more than just a place to borrow books. “It’s a community facility where people can go to learn, listen to authors, read, access the internet or simply meet and enjoy a movie together.” Bookings for the movies can be made at the front desk at Mona Vale library or by phoning 9970 1600. Refreshments will be available for purchase during the screening. Pink Floyd - Dog
Side of the Moon
'Encore for our Friend' 23-24, 30-31 August from 7:30pm  We weren't going to issue tickets for "The Dog Side of the Moon" and were going to have it as '$20 at the door'. However, there has been a large number of inquiries for tickets from people who don't want to risk not getting in. Fair enough, we still won't sell tickets, but will take your booking in one of three ways: 1) Facebook: Join the event you are planning to attend - if you are bringing non-facebook friends, please add a comment to the event. 23/Aug - https://www.facebook.com/events/643463309016750/ 24/Aug - https://www.facebook.com/events/155223051327504/ 30/Aug - https://www.facebook.com/events/530005137057158/ 31/Aug - https://www.facebook.com/events/429443163819727/ Feel free to invite your friends to the event that you are joining. If your friends are not on Facebook, leave a message on the event site. 2) eMail: theflamingdoghouse@gmail.com 3) Talk to one of the band Looking forward to seeing you there! Scotland Island Community Hall 23-24, 30-31 Aug 7:30pm B.Y.O. If you missed it last time, don't miss it this time. If you saw it last time, you'll want to see it again.   AUTHOR TALKS She is Heavy She’s My Mother By Jan Carroll A Catholic boarding school in the 40/50s and parents who had everything - what could possibly go wrong?! The author writes of the dilemma of a daughter who is caught in a relationship with a mother whose alcoholism turns progressively worse. Jan Carroll grew up in Elizabeth Bay/King Cross area of Sydney and went to a Catholic boarding school. Her grandfather was E.J. Carroll, producer of early Australian silent films. He built the magnificent Prince Edward Theatre, which became Jan’s home away from home when her mother was too drunk to care for her. This is Jan’s first book. Date: Thursday 15 August 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8 Adults $6.00 Concession - Pensioner and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! FREE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS The Boy Colonel  by Will Davies This is the sad and tragic story of a gallant, highly decorated and promising young man named Douglas Gray Marks. Known as The Boy Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Marks, was the youngest battalion commander in the Australian Imperial Force. He was highly regarded not only as a future military commander, but as a business and community leader. Sadly in 1920 Douglas drowned at Palm Beach while his young nephew and fiancée looked on. Will Davies is a historian, writer and filmmaker. He is the acclaimed author of In the Footsteps of Private Lynch and Beneath Hill 60 as well as editing Somme Mud: The war experiences of an Australian infantryman in France 1916-1919 Date: Tuesday 20 August 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8 Adults $6.00 Concession - Pensioner and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! FREE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS Reunited  Some nice people live around here !To the kind person who handed in daughter Georgia's phone and to the Mini Mart management who looked after it until they were reunited, Thank you so much. Gwyn Perkins Can anyone Help? History of the house at 33 Richard Rd, Scotland Island  Can anyone help with information about this house? I am keen to find out as much as possible about the small house located over looking “Bills Bay”, opposite the Church Point Car Park, midway between Bell and Carols wharves. Does anyone know how long there has been a house on this site? It is said that the building might have originally been the old Bayview (Pittwater) Post office/store or the old Church Point post office /store Can anyone confirm if this is correct and if so which building was relocated and when/which year was it moved? Does anyone know which year was the building was clad with shingles and whether has it ever been fibro or weather board? Any information at all about the history of the property, and or the building, anecdotes etc. would be of great interest to me. Also, could you let me know if you know any of our older residents who may not have access to the SIRA newsletter but may know the history of this house? I am happy to be contacted by email: btink@gmp.usyd.edu.au, Mail: 53 Artarmon Rd, Willoughby Thanks and looking forward to hearing about this house Barbara Tink Wanted Treadmill Wanted Looking to purchase a treadmill in good working condition. Call Peter Shelley 0407 379 666 Nanny / Carer Wanted Looking for fun, experienced carer for happy, energetic 1-year old boy. Minimum 4-hours per day. Either Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Phone Kirsty Bush 0405 110 564 The Local Guide Community Information
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