TellEverybody November 2019

TellEverybody FREE An official publication of Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce November 2019 - Issue 469 Manor Road trees saved? A creative couple in Coopernook BAYLINE INVESTMENTS’ proposed multi-million dollar Community Title Subdivision off Manor Road, involving construction of 293 “seniors housing dwellings”, with associated commercial and communal facilities, has again been deferred by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. The panel’s Record of Deferral, dated September 23, 2019, says: “The panel has deferred further electronic consideration of the application for Council and the applicant to address alternative roadwork and drainage solutions which would maintain most, if not all of the roadside vegetation in Manor Road which has high ecological and landscape values.” The panel was quite clear in its view about retaining the We made a life: English immigrants, Chris and Dorothy trees. Pearson, have set deep roots in the Coopernook community. It concluded: “Given the significance of the trees in Manor Photo: Tim Yapp Road, and uncertainty about possible engineering solutions, the panel is not in a position to consider this as a deferred CHRIS AND DOROTHY PEARSON have been active members commencement requirement and if the trees are unable to of the Coopernook community since 1987. Like a few other be retained the panel is unlikely to support the application.” local residents they decided to retire here after enjoying family holidays camping at Harrington since the early 1970s. The panel’s initial consideration of the development, in May, identified 13 Terms of Deferral it wanted addressed following Originally from the north of England, Chris and Dorothy its May 15 meeting (see TellEverybody, July 2019 pp 1-2). emigrated to Australia with their three children in 1969. A soul-destroying work situation and a terrible winter, These included term 7, which asked the applicant “to retain as many trees as possible” along Manor Road. (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 15) Roche Group updates THE ROCHE GROUP’S development application for a four-story residential unit building in Josephine Boulevard adjacent to Harrington Waters Golf Club’s clubhouse, submitted to MidCoast Council in May (see TellEverybody, June 2019) has not yet been determined. The application proposes a total of 40 units over the four stories. It comprises 18 two-bedroom apartments, 22 three-bedroom apartments and one level of basement car parking with lockable storage areas. Other features include a (Continued on page 29) Stumbling block: These koala trees may not get the chop. TellEverybody Photo: R. Stanley Magazine Harrington

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3 Check out the Expo The Tagged Fish Roundup is on again during the month of January. Bob Smith and members of the fishing club will be THE BUSY END of the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of catching and tagging the fish just before the start of the New Commerce year is upon us as we gear up for the Christmas Year. One fish carries a tag worth $10,000, while 24 other period. fish have prizes of up to $800. These fish will be waiting out there in the river for you to catch! But before we get there the chamber is staging the Harrington Community Expo in the Function Centre next to The annual John Gollan Day festival and fireworks are on the Library, on Saturday, November 2 (see the advertisement again on New Year’s Day. Food outlets and carnival rides on page 2). start from 3pm and the fireworks display commences at 9pm. Every year we see more visitors coming to Harrington We hope to have all those who were there last year again because of the fireworks. We hope you will invite your showcasing their arts, crafts and volunteering activities. friends and family to come along and celebrate the start of another year. Christmas is just around the corner and there will be opportunities for you to find something at the Expo for the The chamber of commerce welcomes suggestions from read- Christmas stocking or, better still, you may like to join one of ers about making things better for our area. Better still, if you the many community groups. The CWA is catering for the would like to help us at any time please contact me on 0418 event. 268 998. The chamber is again sponsoring the Christmas Lights Cliff Hoare, president competition, which covers the villages of Harrington, Crowdy Head and Coopernook. There are three categories: Residence; Caravan Park; and Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce Business. There is a cash prize of $150 for each of the three winners. We hope people make a special effort to light up Management Committee our area in celebration of the festive season. President Cliff Hoare 0418 268 998 The Christmas Lights competition winners will be announced on the night of the Lions Club’s Carols by Candlelight on Vice President Mike Parsons 6556 0188 December 22. Secretary Wendy Hoare 0408 242 091 Treasurer Bronte Dupen 6556 1125 Committee Hugh Lyall Members Matt Pearce Public Officer Adam Nixon 0412 204 732 HARRINGTON ‘Citizen of the Year 2019’ Nominations Nominations are now open for the Harrington Citizen of the Year Awards 2019. The awards are proudly presented jointly by the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club to acknowledge individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution to our community during the current year, and/or given out- standing community service over a number of years. The recipients of the awards are role models for everyone, inspiring us through their achievements. The categories are:  Citizen of the Year  Youth of the Year (under 18 years of age)  Senior Sports Person of the Year  Junior Sports Person of the Year. Application forms are available now from the Harrington Post Office. Applications close on Wednesday, 8th January 2020. Completed nominations can be posted to: The Secretary, PO Box 1, Harrington 2427

4 Fair dinkum, we have the best sheds TAREE-BASED family-owned business, Stable Sheds and Garages, took out two of the six Fair Dinkum Sheds Shed of the Year prizes at the inaugural Shed of the Year Awards night in September. Their wins included the top gong of the year - Shed of the Year. They also won the Most Innovative Design category. Prize winning shed - Most Innovative Design. Stable mates: Locals Brian and Amanda Kelleher have taken out two national prizes for their shed designs. Owners Angela and Brian Kelleher said the win was an honour for them and their small team. “No one was more The awards were presented in Adelaide at the Fair Dinkum excited than me, and everyone’s extremely proud. We’re Sheds national conference gala dinner. grateful for the awesome team we have and the support from our amazing community,” Angela said. Shed of the Year entries were submitted by authorised Fair Dinkum Sheds distributors. They had to meet strict criteria “Each shed we entered felt worthy of an award but receiving to ensure finalists demonstrated the best in Australian sheds. the top prize as well as the Most Innovative Design for this Winners were selected by a panel of judges. one that had all the bells and whistles was an honour. The shed that won is a straight-forward design but I look at it R. Stanley Photos supplied now and I think, that’s an awesome shed.”

5 Council snippets The session will run for about 2 hours. You can either ask questions at the session or lodge them online beforehand – Tell council what you’re thinking at https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Community/ MIDCOAST COUNCIL will hold their second Harrington-based Community-Engagement - go to the Ask a Question box. “community conversation” this year at 6pm on Thursday, November 7, at Club Harrington. Commonly asked questions or themes for each location will be collated into a Q&A document and shared with the community after the session. The first “conversation” in Harrington was in April, when You can view the bigger-ticket items collated from the April participants (there were only 30 residents) listed the session in the June TellEverybody story, online at http:// following “top five” priorities for Harrington (see www.harringtonandsurrounds.com.au/tell-everybody-2/, TellEverybody, June 2019 p. 6): or at the above web link – go to the Previous Conversations box.  Advocacy (lobbying decision-makers for funds and MidCoast heroes: To nominate a special person or group approvals): Several specific items were listed: deserving MidCoast-wide honours at council’s first regional  Wards Creek Bridge; Australia Day ceremony visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/  a highway interchange; australiaday for information on categories and nominations.  cycleways and footpaths;  recreation facilities; and Careers with Council: Council is doubling its apprenticeship  beautification – foreshore park. and traineeship numbers; 27 apprenticeships and train- eeships are currently advertised. Go to midcoast.nsw.gov.au/  Roads News-Media/Looking-for-a-career-with-Council  Local community planning  Heritage Have your say on how council consults: A draft plan setting  Environment and wildlife. out how we can provide feedback on council planning decisions is on public exhibition. The draft plan is on The November 7 meeting will, says council, give participants council's Have your Say page until Friday November 8. You the chance to: “Find out how we're delivering on what you can provide feedback online at this link: told us; ask our leadership team about the activities / midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say initiatives we have happening or being planned in your area; (and) provide us with feedback on your priorities for the coming year.” Personalised Pet Portraits By Rosemary Evans A new service is available for local Pet lovers. Rosemary Evans, a member of the Harrington Art Group, is creating portraits of pets from a clear photograph that you provide. Portraits will be on a 12 x 16 inch board and will cost $50. Contact Rosemary on 6556 0180 or bring your pet to 38 Baruah Parade, Harrington.

6 Backchannel finally gets dredged used to renourish that section of beach and provide a temporary sand buffer against ongoing beach erosion. PLANNED DREDGING of the Harrington Back Channel should be underway by the time you read this, according to a Boat users are advised to be aware of changed conditions in MidCoast Council media release. the area during the works period, including underwater anchored pipelines and limited thoroughfare in the channel. The dredging will not remove all the sand but will simply create a channel deep enough to allow vessels safe passage. A second closure of the boat ramp will be required at the conclusion of the dredging. Dredging Solutions will undertake the work on behalf of council. It should have begun mobilisation of the dredge, Residents located close to the back channel should be aware pipeline and booster pumps via the Gordon Smith Reserve that the three sand-pumping stations will generate low-level Boat Ramp on Monday, October 21. Dredging was expected background noise during daily operation hours for a period to begin on October 28. of about six weeks. Dredging works are anticipated to take 10 weeks and be Once beach nourishment begins at the northern end of completed in time for Christmas. Manning Point Beach no public access will be permitted there. “We’re really pleased to see this project coming to fruition and no doubt the wider Harrington community will be too,” “This project is the result of consultation and collaboration said Paul DeSzell, MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable between a range of groups and will result in a number of Communities. positive impacts for the MidCoast community and beyond,” said De Szell. He said it would result in improved navigation particularly during low tides. Funding for the project is being sourced from a NSW Government Rescuing Our Waterways grant and Council’s Known shallow zones include (#1 on the plan below) the jetty Environmental special rate. at the northern end, three zones (2,3,4) along the middle of the channel, a constricted channel depth and width at the For further information about the project head to the Harrington Waters marina (5) and a build-up of sand at the project page on MidCoast Council’s website upstream entrance (6). www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/dredging Up to 15,000 cubic metres of marine sediments will be R. Stanley dredged from these shallow areas. Dredge spoil will be pumped via a pipeline to Manning Point Beach. It will be 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 HARRINGTON BRANCH Mindfulness Mondays: Mindfulness Mondays is a new Fun ‘n games: You won’t find SILENT signs in our libraries these days but plenty of people enjoying themselves. program at Harrington Library. It is on every week (excluding Photo: Caroline Pattison public holidays) from 10am-12pm. Baby Rhyme Time: Is held on the first and third Tuesday of Come along and enjoy a morning of mahjong, scrabble, the month, during school terms only, from 10.30am to crosswords and sudoku in the comfort of the library. 11.30am. For children 0-2years. Everyone is welcome; no bookings required. Preschool Storytime: Is on every Thursday during school terms only, from 10.30am to 11.30am. Newspapers: Did you know that the latest Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian and The Manning River Times are Kanopy: Get free access to Kanopy with your library card. available to read at the library? You can also read the latest Kanopy offers a large range of films, documentaries, and edition of Harrington’s own TellEverybody magazine. films for children with Kanopy Kids. You find Kanopy on the MidCoast Library website or follow this link: https:// Printer On - print from anywhere: There is a mobile printing library.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/eServices. service available at Harrington Library and other participating libraries. Documents can be sent from any- where and the printed version then picked up at the library. Send print jobs via the website or via the PrinterOn app. You can get the app from either the App Store (iTunes) or the Play Store (google play). Check the website for details and printing costs. https://library.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/eServices. WAL’S PROPERTY HARRINGTON POST OFFICE SERVICES Come on in and say Hello… Lic 2363 Serving the Harrington Community with: 35 years experience  Stamps, Express Post & Postpak packaging PEST CONTROL  Credit Card payments and Banking Services - Agency for Domestic  Commercial  Rural CBA, NAB, St George, WESTPAC & Holiday Coast  Bill Payments (including NRMA, Electricity, Water & Council Specialists in all aspects of Pest Control Including: Rates). ANY bill that shows “Post BillPay” scan code option  Western Union money transfers Termite Inspections & Treatments  Foreign Currency and Travel Insurance  Official Passport & ID PHOTOS available Cockroaches, Spiders, Ants,  Prepaid mobile phones, accessories and recharge cards  $1.00 Greeting cards & $1.50 wrapping paper / cellophane Silverfish, Fleas & Rodents  Stationery - office, school, personal - journals & diaries  Books - special interest, sport, cooking and children’s Tel: 6556 5345  Gifts for all ages - toys, activities / games & Retail Cards Mob: 0427 214 418  Darrell Lea Chocolates and other sweet treats  KEY CUTTING service - see Jim for details CalcloWuartleooruCs,heprryolfefosrsfiroineandl ly, Customer  Post Office Boxes available for rent service Satisisfaouctrion Christmas is coming … 463 Hannam Vale Road, focus Moorland 2443 Come and take a look at the array waldonnely@bigpond.com of interesting gift ideas in store. Get a head start on your special gift purchases and overseas posting. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Shop 2, 11 Beach St, Harrington | Phone: 6556 1201

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Want to live longer and better? 9 Volunteers needed BECOME A VOLUNTEER! There is strong scientific evidence that volunteering adds to HARRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL canteen numbers are both the quantity and quality of life. stretched right now and the canteen is looking for volunteers willing to help. And volunteering is good for our health – see A review of 73 research studies1 identified the following how in the story on the left of this page. benefits associated with volunteering: If you can offer some time and join a local “community” that  Improved mental health, including reduced will welcome you as one of their own, then please contact depression the front office on 6556 1267.  Better self-reported health Canteen helpers are needed on Mondays, Wednesdays and  Increased satisfaction with life Fridays.  Better functional ability, and  Lower mortality. To work in the school environment the only requirement is a current working with children check. This is obtained online Other studies have highlighted benefits such as increased and is free to volunteers. Search “Working with Children social networks, increased feelings of usefulness, greater Check” for more information, or contact the school and they emotional well-being, providing meaning and purpose to life, can support you through the process. increased ability to deal with stress, and protection against physical and cognitive decline. The most recent census (see the article on page 18) shows that Harrington residents volunteer at much the same rate as the national average, even though Harrington has a large retiree population with less work and childcare responsibilities than the general community. Retirees are often the lifeblood of organisations that rely on volunteers. The research also shows that retirees also derive the most health benefits from volunteering. It is great to know that volunteering is good not only for others and for the community, but also good for you. What a bonus. To increase enjoyment, and therefore the long-term sustainability of volunteering, it is important to choose volunteering work that fits well with your interests and skills. What sort of work are you good at? What sorts of things do you like to do? Are you a people-person who thrives on lots of social interaction or do you prefer something behind the scenes? Is there an issue that is of great concern to you where you’d like to make a difference? The Harrington Community Expo, coming up on Saturday, November 2, is a good place to explore volunteer opportunities that are available locally. Hopefully there is something that would be a good fit for you. Come along and look to start volunteering somewhere, or increase the range of things you do. It will not only add to our community, but to your own well-being. Gail Yapp 1 Anderson, Nicole D., et al. \"The benefits associated with volunteering among seniors: a critical review and recommendations for future research.\" Psychological bulle- tin 140.6 (2014): 1505.

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11 New writers join TE TELLEVERYBODY is very pleased to welcome to the team two new writers, also both new to Harrington. Gail and Tim Yapp came to town earlier this year, and more recently agreed to help the TE team. You may have seen their names, or photos, in recent editions. Gail grew up in the Laurieton/North Haven area, Tim in the lower Blue Mountains at Glenbrook. They met through the chapel at the University of New England in Armidale, where Gail studied social science and Tim agricultural economics. Gail and Tim spent most of their working lives living in the Fresh ink: Tim and Gail Yapp have settled in Harrington but Queanbeyan/Canberra area, except for a couple of years in Sydney (in the late 80s) and three years in Kempsey (early are not ready to down pens yet. Photo: Dave Hickson 90s). ways to prepare bountiful crops of our fresh home-grown Their three adult children, two sons and a daughter, live in silver beet and other veggies”. Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. They are affectionately known as the “3Ks” (their names all begin with “K”). No “We enjoy the friendly, relaxed ‘vibe’ in Harrington and are grandkids as yet … grateful for the opportunity to get to know the community by joining the TellEverybody team,” they both chorused. Early in her career, Gail helped develop housing policy for the ACT Government. But the majority of her career was in In an arithmetic oddity, on 02/02/2020 Gail and Tim will policy development and program administration in the celebrate 2x20 years of marriage. Commonwealth departments of Health and Ageing, and Veterans Affairs. Welcome aboard. Gail has maintained a continuing interest in these latter Kel Grice areas since “retirement”, undertaking various research tasks for Hammond Care (an aged-care provider) and the Coopernook University of Technology, Sydney. And she is nearing Hotel completion of a degree in Dementia Studies through the University of Tasmania. 6556 3150 Tim’s degree in agricultural economics led him to work first for the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Economics and then the Soil Conservation Service of NSW, before moving to a planning, evaluation and reporting role at the CSIRO, working across all areas of the organisation. Outside of work Gail and Tim have both completed Diplomas Try “The Coopie” - we are the local country pub with great in Theology and have always been involved in various ways beer, atmosphere & traditional values! with their local church. Tim has played and coached football. “True football”, says Tim. “The one where the ball is played  Bistro/Dining Room open for Lunch 12 to 2pm & primarily with the feet.” Gail worked in a “managerial role”, Dinner Tuesday to Saturday - 5.30 to 8pm. supporting the coach.  Home made pizza available all day On retirement in 2012 Gail and Tim escaped Canberra for the  Daily menu specials. All day espresso coffee. delightful Hannam Vale, where they raised a small herd of  Group & party bookings welcome—own menu catered for! Dexter cattle and became involved with the local Salvation  Beer garden child friendly with disabled access Army and tennis club.  Well stocked bottle shop  Latest computerised Juke Box “We made the move to a much smaller plot of land in  Budget accommodation Harrington earlier this year, thinking this would enable us to  RV friendly for hotel patrons get away in our campervan more often,” says Gail.  Sky racing /Foxtel. TAB Keno.  Boat ramp & pontoon for fishers “Tim is enjoying the challenge of establishing a bird-  Raffles Wednesday & Friday attracting native garden, while I’m discovering exciting new  Courtesy Bus for Coopernook & surrounds by arrangement Read online at www.harringtonandsurrounds.com.au 6556 3150 Open 10am—7days week

Creative couple in Coopernook (Continued from page 1) 12 Good friends and neighbours were needed - and much appreciated - when Chris had a serious accident in April 1988. While driving a forklift to help someone out, the machine tipped over on loose gravel. Chris jumped the wrong way and was trapped underneath its 6.5 tonne weight. Not really expected to walk again, Chris spent 13 weeks in intensive care. During this time he also contracted MRSA or golden staph. Taree hospital was reluctant to have him there and so the Pearsons’ lounge room was set up like a hospital ward and Chris completed his recovery at home under Doro- thy’s care. Resurrection: Chris restored this pine table from St Luke’s In a great testament to Chris’s determination, Dorothy’s Anglican Church in Coopernook. Photo: Dave Hickson ceaseless love and care, and together with help from family, friends, neighbours and local service clubs, twelve months to contrasting with TV scenes of a sunny Bondi beach, provided the day after the accident Chris was able to walk into his the impetus to make the move. workshop and resume work on an important unfinished project. This was the completion of a handsome new They settled “in the bush” at Seven Hills in Sydney. They kitchen built from Australian cherrywood to replace the recall that the government-chartered plane in which they second-hand “make-do” one previously installed. came was full of migrants with children sitting on their parent’s knees. OH&S regulations were obviously more lax in Creating beautiful furniture and other smaller (but those days. sometimes very complex) wooden articles became a form of therapy for Chris, and his handiwork will give great pleasure House prices were very different too: their Seven Hills home to other people for years to come. His carpentry and carving cost $11,645. The median house price in Seven Hills over the skills are self-taught. past year was $680,000. He has accepted a number of challenges over the years - An experienced telephone engineer by trade, Chris found such as restoration of the badly-damaged table from St work within days in the rapidly expanding telecoms industry. Luke’s Coopernook (reported in October’s TellEverybody). He was immediately struck by the friendly informality of employer-employee relations in Australia when he was addressed by his given name, rather than “Pearson” as he had been England. Over the following years Chris travelled all over Australia, enjoying working with colleagues from every nationality and religion. On one early occasion, however, he had a very close call. Plasticity: Some of Chris Pearson’s carved wooden pieces. While in Western Australia repairing a PABX system at a Photo: Tim Yapp remote mining site, he took time out to visit a local attraction. On his own in 50o heat he became lost in the desert with no water. He narrowly avoided an unfortunate end when he spotted in the distance a small flag that hap- pened to be attached to the aerial of his borrowed vehicle. With Chris often away, Dorothy was kept very busy with Not to be outdone, Dorothy also displays considerable work and raising three children. craftiness, putting her quilting and sewing skills to use to support local charities and community groups. Together, On taking early retirement in 1987 Chris and Dorothy moved Chris and Dorothy will run the raffle for the upcoming to their holiday home at Coopernook. They had built this in community carols in Coopernook, as they have done for earlier years with help from their son and a family friend. many years. One of Dorothy’s beautiful quilts is likely to be a prize. Construction of the kit home took a grand total of three weeks. Today it features many items of fine furniture which Chris’s intricate model of the Coopernook Hotel, which was Chris has made over the years from a variety of timbers - made as a collection box for the carols event, can still be including a bedroom suite made from a Paulownia tree they viewed at the pub next to the visitors’ book. Pop in and have planted on their block just nine years earlier. a look next time you are in the area. On arrival in Coopernook, Chris and Dorothy made many Gail and Tim Yapp friends quickly, especially through their involvement with the Anglican church.

Echidnas on the move 13 Echidna pays a visit AN ECHIDNA recently found its way into the back yard of TellEverybody’s editor, in Harrington Waters. The dog found it first (at 5.30am) and noisily alerted the household. Being a smart blue heeler it soon learnt to leave the echidna well alone. But the echidna sought refuge anyway and dug its way into a hole. DURING SPRING echidnas are much more visible than usual. FAWNA (For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid) volunteers, They may move through your property or yard and will travel Max and Miriam Graham, were contacted. They consulted considerable distances foraging for ants and termites. the FAWNA head office. Its advice, as in the story on this page, was to leave the echidna alone and let it move on in its There is no need to worry if echidnas have dug themselves own time. However despite absence of attention from the into a hole, and don’t seem to want to move on. It’s best to dog the echidna remained where it was for a long time. leave them alone as they use a scent trail to find their way back to their puggles (baby echidnas) in the burrow. The owners became worried for it and again contacted experienced echidna-rescuers, Max and Miriam, who made the call to give the echidna help in moving along. If you relocate an echidna to another area its puggles will starve if the mother can’t find her way back home. If you have a pet in the same yard as an echidna, keep the pet well away and the echidna should move on when it feels out of danger. Never use a shovel to try to move an echidna as it may damage the echidna’s toes or spines. Did you know the echidna and platypus are the only existing species of egg-laying mammals? They are called mono- tremes. Short-beaked echidnas suckle their young in a pouch for two to three months, then for six months longer in a bur- row. Their spines are actually modified hairs. Echidnas inhab- it forests, woodlands, heath and grasslands around Australia. Susan Roberts For a job well done... Easy does it: Max Graham expertly extracts the echidna. Photo: Kym Stanley Domestic Cleaning Service Armed with stout gloves, Max (with some difficulty, but great care not to harm it) managed to get his hands underneath Harrington & Surrounds the back end of the echidna and extract it – the approved FAWNA method. Call Rai now 0420 869 610 The echidna was so-well entrenched in its hole that Miriam said it may have been looking to nest there. The echidna was moved a short, but safe, distance away and released. Kel Grice rai.marsden@hotmail.com ABN 80327505308

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Manor Road trees saved? 15 (Continued from page 1) The applicant responded to all 13 Terms of Deferral, including developing five options addressing the tree matter. The panel then asked the applicant to further investigate ways to save the trees, including: examination of carriage- way width, footpath, servicing and street-lighting options within the road reserve, and alternative-drainage solutions. The panel said options to retain the trees may include Right at home: This Koala was photographed recently in a moving drainage or other works further into the swamp mahogony tree along Manor Road. development site, and revision and reduction of the develop- ment yield. The panel was also not satisfied the developer’s Term 9: Upgrade of an existing path through the council engineering and design solution would provide any reserve to connect the development to the Harrington meaningful screening of the development from Manor Road. Waters walkway. Council said this was a matter for the applicant to negotiate separately with it. “These trees are mature, and form an important part of the landscape setting of the site, and include koala habitat and Term 10: Modification of landscape plans to include provi- food sources for critically endangered and vulnerable fauna,” sion of 160 preferred koala feed trees (swamp mahogany). the panel report said. This is a 40:1 offset when only a 4:1 offset was required. The Record of Deferral also asked the applicant, subject to Term 12: Engineering plans which quantify a net shortfall of resolution of the tree issue, to reflect movement of the 167,350 m3 of fill, equating to 334,700 tonnes based on dry detention basin from the E2 Environmental Conservation compaction. Construction Staging Plans will address zone in all plans, consider restriction of use as seniors sequencing and layout of fill stages to minimise truck housing being included on property titles and ensure the movements and filling periods, and noise and vibration next construction of an access road for adjoining properties to the to occupied stages and neighbouring residents. south during construction phases. Council’s report says an estimated 80 truck movements per The developer was given 28 days to provide the panel with day are likely during filling stages. They have proposed a additional information on these matters. It will then deal requirement for construction management plans prior to with the matter by electronic means. commencement of work that would address times, dust, noise, screening and other ameliorative measures to ensure TellEverybody spoke to Bayline Investments’ (the applicant) suitable amenity for neighbouring premises. representative Danny Bayly on October 17. He said Bayline had been working with MidCoast Council staff and arborists Council’s August report recommended that the planning and was finalising and submitting to council, on this date, panel determine the application by granting consent, additional information and plans addressing all the matters subject to the conditions contained in its report. raised in the Record of Deferral. Roger Stanley Bayly said there was a sixth option developed for the trees - a modification of the earlier-submitted option four - that would save over 100 of the Manor Road trees. “This new option has the support of council engineers and is, at the end of the day, a better outcome,” Bayly said. He hoped the panel would have made a final decision in time for reporting in December’s TellEverybody. MidCoast Council prepared a Supplementary Report to HCC Planning Panel, dated 19 August, that considered the additional information submitted by the applicant in response to the regional panel’s Terms of Deferral. Under the heading “Public Consultation” the report says there was no further public notification (by council) of this additional information (provided by the applicant). Council’s supplementary report is online at https:// www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/planning-panel/retirement- village. The planning panel’s Record of Deferral is also on this web link; open the link and click on Project attachments (37) to find them. Some of the matters addressed in the supplementary report, listed by Term of Deferral number, are: Term 4: The applicant’s removal of temporary accommodation from the development.

16 At all Parish services Regular Services St Peter’s Harrington - Sunday at 8am Harrington Waters Village Community Church - Alternative Contemporary evening service Sunday at 4pm St Mark’s Mitchells Island - 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10.30am Church of the Epiphany Lansdowne - 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10.30am Families and Youth Service - 2nd Saturday of the month at 4pm with fun activities, music and food until 6pm St Barnabas Church Upper Lansdowne - 3rd Sunday of the month at 1pm Healing Service - St Peter’s every Friday at 9.30am ~ Everyone welcome ~ Note that on every fifth Sunday of the month there is only one service. This is at St Peter’s Harrington at 8am Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals by arrangement Phone: 6556 1111 www.harringtonanglican.org.au | Parish@harringtonanglican.org.au Like us on Facebook Dulcie Ford Anglican Ministry Centre: 1 Hedges Street, Harrington

17 The local computer bloke SWEDISH CITIZEN Murray Jurkowski has recently established his new business, “The Local Computer Bloke”, in Harrington. Murray is passionate about computers. He has been involved in the industry since 1993, when he began working in the finance industry installing, maintaining and fixing computer systems, and teaching employees how to use them. Murray then spent 14 years working for a stock broker, Fixer: Murray Jurkowski is a computer wiz who has moved to Neonet, as its in-house IT specialist. In 2010 he changed to a Harrington bringing his skills with him. new employee, Skandia Bank, providing technical support to the brokers’ desk. Photo: Dave Hickson In 2012 he moved again, to a job with the Swedish Public The Jurkowskis sold their house in Sweden and are living Employment Service as the Windows server technician. with the Johnstons while they look for a place to live in Harrington. Murray is keen to play some tennis and golf in Murray says that with “too much going wrong in Sweden” his spare time. He is also a keen computer gamer. he, his Australian wife Cassandra (the daughter of Harrington residents David and Jocelyn Johnston), and their daughter Liv You may be thinking Jurkowski doesn’t sound very Swedish. decided to emigrate to Australia. You’re right - Murray was born in Poland but moved to Sweden when he was 13 years old. “We are looking forward to a new future in Harrington,” Murray says. Welcome to town. Murray provides computer service and support in Harrington and surrounds. He says he can be available seven days a week, with no additional charge for his services if you have a weekend emergency. Roger Stanley Anthony’s GROUP GUITAR LESSONS IN HARRINGTON APPLIANCE REPAIRS 0490 175 516 FOR ADULT BEGINNERS  Fridges  Washing Machines More information call Con on: 0400 255 262  Dryers  Stoves  Dishwashers or email: guitargroovers@gmail.com “The Fix It Man in the Blue & White Van” Learn: Chords | Fingerpicking | Scales Melodies | Simple music theory and How to play with others (jam) Meet new like-minded friends in a pressure-free environment Affordable prices | Seniors welcome TellEverybody Team Editor: Kym Stanley - 6556 0031 Mon to Friday Advertising: Kym Stanley - 6556 0031 Mon to Friday Sub-editors: Jo Studdert, Tim Yapp, Gail Yapp Writers: Jo Studdert, Roger Stanley, Susan Roberts, Kel Grice, Tim Yapp, Gail Yapp Photography: Dave Hickson, Kathryn Hickson Email contact: telleverybody2427@gmail.com Letters to the editor: TEletters@hotmail.com Please contact the Treasurer of the Chamber - Bronte Dupen on 6556 1125 if you have any queries regarding an advertising invoice.

18 In remembrance … WAR SERVICE over the past century by members of the armed forces had a significant impact on them, their families and communities. The names of locals who served are recorded on war memorials at Harrington, Coopernook and further afield. Many stories of those involved in World War I were told in Ship’s company: HMAS Perth ship’s company in Freemantle, the April and May 2017 issues of TellEverybody. With Remembrance Day on November 11, we now tell the stories August 6, 1941. Photo: navy.gov.au/hmas-perth-i of three men from the Harrington area who served in later wars. out in September 1939. Frank continued to be assigned to the ship, which initially patrolled the Atlantic and the The Northern Champion, Wednesday, 18 March, 1942, page Caribbean escorting convoys and searching for German 3 story H.M.A.S. PERTH: MANNING BOYS AMONGST THE shipping, before returning to Australia in early 1940. MISSING, said “The loss of the Australian cruiser Perth near Java … brought sadness to the relatives and friends of two The Perth then continued escort duties, this time in the Manning boys, who are listed among the missing. They are Mediterranean. She played a minor role in the Battle of Cape Shipwright Francis Jas. Kell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kell, of Matapan and assisted in evacuating Allied troops from Harrington, and Seaman Kenneth William Whatson, son of Greece and Crete. The ship was badly damaged by aircraft Mr. and Mrs. Ben Whatson, of Cessnock, and formerly of the fire in May 1941 during the evacuation of Crete. After repairs Manning.” she returned to Australia and was used in Pacific Ocean waters following the attack on Pearl Harbour. Frank had leave during this time, enabling him to reunite with his wife and parents, and to meet his daughter who was born while he was at sea. In September 1941 a function was held in Frank’s honour at the Harrington Memorial Hall. Normally this would have occurred when a resident enlisted, but Frank’s function was delayed because he had joined the Navy prior to war being declared. Francis James Kell In February 1942 HMAS Perth was sent to help defend the Photo: Australian War Memorial Dutch East Indies and was involved in the Battle of the Java Sea. This was one of the bloodiest naval battles of the war. Francis James Kell1, better known as Frank, joined the Royal Perth was, however, not damaged. But, soon afterwards, as Australian Navy in 1938, aged 22. The youngest son of it made its way through the Sunda Strait it fell into the path Catherine and Allan Kell (who lived almost all of their long of a large Japanese convoy and was attacked from all sides. married life in Harrington), Frank no doubt learnt his trade as part of the family’s business, “Kell and Sons”, which built and Perth was hit by four torpedoes and sank in the early hours repaired a range of boats at Harrington. of March 1, 1942. More than half those on board (353 of 681) were lost at sea, including Frank Kell. The remainder Although based in Sydney, Frank also worked at the became prisoners of war; a third of them perished under Commonwealth Naval Dockyard in Melbourne for a time. He appalling conditions. married Sybil Smith in 1939 in Sydney, and in May travelled to London as part of the contingent bringing a cruiser, Three of Frank’s older recommissioned as HMAS Perth, to Australia. The journey brothers also volunteered for went via New York where the ship represented the war service. Australian squadron at the World Fair. Two brothers, Cecil and Victor, Purchase of the Perth was fortuitous, as World War II broke had served in World War I, returning with injuries. Victor again volunteered for (L-R) Cecil Kell and Victor World War II, as did another Kell. Photo: Manning Valley brother, Robert. Historical Society.

19 Kenneth William Whatson1 spent his early life at Croki. His father, Ben, was a school teacher there, later becoming headmaster at the Wingham school, then going to Broken Hill and Cessnock. Kenneth died when the Perth was sunk. He was 20 years old and single. He had enlisted in the navy only seven months previously, switching from the army after two months. His father had served in World War I and on his return had marched regularly in Harrington Anzac Day ceremonies. Seaman Whatson was the grandson of Mrs. W. Shoesmith, of Harrington. He had one brother, Ray, and two sisters, Enid and Gwen. Solemn reminders: The top plaque on the monument above reads “The members of the National Servicemen’s Association Manning Valley Sub Branch presented this plaque to the citizens of Harrington and the local community of the Manning Valley in memory of those who served their country.” The bottom plaque is enlarged below. Photos: Roger Stanley Lance Corporal Michael White2 the enemy was not always recognisable and landmines were an ever-present threat. Lance Corporal Michael White3 followed his two older brothers, Peter and Terry, into the army during the time of Michael was taken to the Australian Field Hospital at Vung the Vietnam War. He had been so keen to serve that he put Tau but died of his wounds 24 days later. He was just 20 up his age in order to do so earlier. years old and had been in Vietnam 291 days when he died. The White family moved to Harrington in about 1950 to join He is buried in the Dawson River Cemetery at Taree. The their grandma and great grandma (both called Maryann National Servicemen’s Association placed a plaque in his White). memory outside Taree High School which Michael attended in 1962 and 1963. Michael worked at the Fisherman’s Co-op at Crowdy prior to his enlistment. He was attached to the 5th Battalion of the Michael’s brothers survived the war, although Terry received Royal Australian Regiment. At the time all three brothers shrapnel wounds in his back during his first tour of duty. would engage in friendly rivalry about whether the “foot Terry was fit enough to undertake a second tour, but this was sloggers” were better than the artillery. cut short on Michael’s death when Terry was sent home. During his second tour of duty, on November 1, 1969 Mi- Their father, Francis (Frank) Paul White, served in World War chael was wounded in action in Bien Hoa Province. (Ironically II. All four of the White men have their names recorded on Bien Hoa means “Land of Peaceful Frontiers” in Vietnamese). the Harrington memorial wall. Michael’s death is commemo- rated on the monument outside the Memorial Hall. His injury came not as part of a specific battle but as one of the relentless incidents in fighting in a guerrilla war where Gail Yapp 1. Australian Defence Force Journal, Australia Remembers 1939-1945, 1995; National Archives of Australia. 2. https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/history/conflicts/australia-and-vietnam- war/resources/roll-honour-image-gallery/profiles?page=25 3. Ann Chislett, monumentaustralia.org.au; nominalrolls.dva.gov.au/ veteran

20 What’s in a postcode? * TO BE SPECIFIC, what is in postal area 2427 comprising Harrington and Crowdy Head? We know that our community is special - but just how different are we from the rest of the state? The 2016 Census of Population and Housing provides a wealth of information that helps paint a picture of our community and how 2427 differs from NSW as a whole. TellEverybody ran a front page story in August 2017 based on * Top four responses in postcode 2427. preliminary data from that census. Now that the statisticians have crunched all the numbers we can give you a fuller story English is the only language spoken at home in 93.3 per cent about us, with bar charts that highlight our differences from of local households, compared with 68.5 per cent of NSW the state as a whole. households. Age, education and family status: In the 2016 Census there One-third of local people identified their religious affiliation were 3114 people in postcode 2427. The median age was 61, as Anglican, more than twice the state-wide proportion compared with a median age of 38 in NSW. The proportion (Chart 4). of people aged 60 or older was more than twice that in NSW as a whole (Chart 1). * A much larger proportion of people over the age of 15 either * Top four responses in postcode 2427. are, or have been, married (Chart 2). Of this same age group, only 7.5 per cent have a university degree, compared with Work, income and family composition: The proportion of 23.4 per cent state-wide. people in full-time work is much lower, but the proportion of people either unemployed or in part-time work is much * higher than in NSW as a whole (Chart 5). * * People aged 15 years and over. *People who reported being in the labour force, aged 15 years and over. Cultural heritage and diversity: In postcode 2427 some 83.7 per cent of residents were born in Australia, compared with Employment is much more strongly weighted toward aged 65.5 per cent of the NSW population. There is also a much care, hospitals and other social services than in general stronger than average representation of people with English, across the state (Chart 6). Irish and Scottish heritage (Chart 3). Similarly, 73.6 per cent of residents had parents who were both born in Australia, compared with 45.4 per cent of the state population.

21 * Reflecting the fact that the proportion of couple families with children is less than half that across the state (Chart 8), fewer locals aged 15 years and over report doing unpaid childcare in the previous two weeks (15.4 per cent vs 27.2 per cent state-wide). In contrast, many more local residents (29.9 per cent) reported doing 15 hours per week or more of unpaid domestic work (20.3 per cent state-wide). Median weekly incomes are significantly lower than state-wide (Chart 7). $* * Top responses in postcode 2427. Employed people aged 15 years Nineteen point six per cent of locals reported doing volun- and over. tary work through an organisation or group in the last 12 months, compared with 18.1 per cent in NSW as a whole. Housing: Locally, 58.1 per cent of occupied private dwellings were owned outright, compared with 32.2 per cent in NSW. However, 21.5 per cent of private dwellings were unoccu- pied, compared with 9.9 per cent state-wide. The average household size was 2.1 people, compared with 2.6 in NSW. Tim Yapp NB. All data in this article were sourced online from the ABS 2016 Census QuickStats for POA2427.

22 A difficult rescue ROUGH CONDITIONS made for a difficult rescue on the Oh buoy!: Retrieval of a wayward Waverider buoy by the Sunday of the October long weekend, with winds gusting to Marine Rescue volunteer crew in CB30 was successful. 25 knots (46 kilometres per hour), and a sea swell of up to three metres. Photo: Betty Ward A stricken 6.9-metre half-cabin Camcraft off Wallabi Point retrieval – this time a Waverider buoy that had broken from with two people on board called the base for assistance at its mooring. These buoys measure and report deep-water around noon. The Camcraft had lost power to all systems and wave data including such things as wave height, wave was unable to radio for help. direction, wave period and sea temperature. To provide deep-water wave data, Waverider buoys are typically Fortunately they were able to call the base on a mobile moored between 6 and 12 kilometres from the shoreline in phone. Don’t forget to take yours when you head onto the water between 70 and 100 metres deep. water. CB30 was dispatched with four crew on board. They travelled Our radio operators sprang into action, arranging for a watch 12 nautical miles (22 kilometres) in retrieving the Waverider officer and a boat crew to recover the Camcraft. Our rescue and bringing it to Crowdy Harbour. It has since been vessel, CB30, was dispatched from Crowdy Harbour at 12:20 re-moored in its correct position. pm with three crew on board. Skipper Kevin Nichols navigated the rough conditions with support from crewmen Many thanks to all the stallholders and visitors who Kevin Bailey and Peter Ward. supported our October long-weekend market. All funds raised by our markets go towards the running costs of our The Camcraft had drifted 9 nautical miles from its original rescue vessels and our base. GPS coordinates by the time CB30 located it. Due to the hazardous conditions CB30 maintained a speed of only five to Please visit our Facebook page - “Marine Rescue NSW - six knots as it towed the stricken vessel back to Crowdy Crowdy Harrington” - for further information on rescues and harbour. weather conditions. CB30 travelled 42 nautical miles (78 kilometres) and Please support our raffles … consumed just less than 200 litres of fuel during the rescue. It was on the water for just over five hours.  Every Friday night: Harrigan’s Irish Pub meat-raffle; tickets go on sale at 6pm, drawn 7pm. To the rescue: CB30 and the Marine Rescue crew conducted  First Saturday of each month: Club Harrington meat the rescue in rough conditions. Photo: Betty Ward raffle; tickets go on sale at 5:30pm, drawn @ 6:30pm. Next day the skipper of the rescued Camcraft called into the Many thanks to Harrigan’s Irish Pub and Club Harrington for base with a donation and thanked marine rescue for its your continued support. assistance. Boating – Make it Fun! Make it Safe! Make it What an amazing job our team accomplished in difficult Home! conditions - radio operators Les Wynne and Wayne Seach, watch officer Mary Thomas and the boat crew. All Betty Ward volunteers, saving lives on the water. Well done team! Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington, 02 6556 1564. In September, marine rescue also effected an off-shore

23 Craig’s fishing report I may have said this before about this time of year, however, Success: (Left top) Rod Burston with a nice little yellowfin I’ll say it again … don’t delay. tuna caught off Crowdy. Bottom left: Shaun Butcher with a 7kg snapper from Crowdy. Right: Brad Hart with a 5kg The October long weekend has passed, which gives us less snapper taken jigging off Crowdy. Photos: Craig McCartney than 10 weeks until the waterways, breakwalls and beaches become a little more crowded. If you're looking to gather range caught deep jigging, and some beautiful pearl perch your very own seafood harvest for the summer then there is and bar cod were landed. Those observing the weigh in probably no better time of year than right now. would have noticed a lot of toothy barracouta as well, indicating that the water may still be a bit cool. Start thinking about the following species: flathead, snapper, lobster, whiting, crabs and prawns - all top shelf options. And Rock fishing of late has produced some very big tailor, a few we are extremely lucky to have them right on our door step. mulloway and some lovely big drummer. Diamond Head to Check the fishing lines, dust off the crab traps, fill up the the north has been the pick of the headlands. boat, but just don’t delay. In the river, our attention has turned to flathead and whiting Whiting numbers should improve as we edge into summer. on the sand flats. Baitfish-profiled diving hard-bodies and the The southern end of Crowdy Beach and the point of the sand new wave of big glide-and-swim baits are all getting a spit at the river mouth should again be the hot spots. Fish workout on the dusky flathead at the moment, while with baits of pipi, worms or yabbies and you should get surface fishing for whiting should be all systems go by the plenty of action from whiting, bream and possibly a salmon. time this report goes to print. The gear-busting yellowtail kingfish have remained constant Craig McCartney, visitors along the breakwall. They seem to have a clear Harrington Beach Bait and Tackle, 2/23 Beach St, Harrington preference for garfish as bait, so any lure that resembles a gar is also worth throwing at them. The start of the month has seen a few good mulloway landed. Worm and squid baits off the beaches have worked well, as have 4-7 inch lures worked along the rock walls around the tide changes. The inshore snapper bite is excellent; all methods seem to be producing decent specimens. Fishing floaters down a berley trail seems to be the favoured method; however plenty of fish are falling to soft plastics, micro jigs and even huge deep-water jigs. The annual Gary Chapman shield was again held at Crowdy Head over the long weekend and the weather was not very kind. Some very capable anglers were still able to bring home some decent bags of fish. Most bags consisted of flathead and snapper, there were quite a lot of kingfish in the 4-7kg For a wide range of quality handcrafts, locally made … Taxation Audit Accounting Self Managed Super Funds KENDALL CRAFT CO-OPERATIVE LTD Business & Taxation Advice Railway Street, Kendall 2439 Bookkeeping (MYOB/XERO) GST - BAS Open every day – l0am to 4pm Appointments available in Harrington Find us on FACEBOOK 6539 5300 admin@essentialtas.com.au Telephone: 6559 4644 Fax: 6557 7448 www.etasca.com.au 22 Pulteney Street Taree 2430

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25 Lions news Gordon Smith Reserve: The table and shelter adjacent to the playground in Gordon Smith Reserve are now complete and it is pleasing to see people using both the playground and the shelter. Existing chairs along the foreshore will be painted in blue and white to match the new structures. Lions hope to be able to install a public barbecue near the playground and seat in the future. Flying start: The new playground near the boat ramp is attracting lots of visitors. Photos: Graeme Jarman Paper mates: (L-R) Lions president Eric Mason presented As in previous years, please bring a chair, blanket, sun protection and insect protection, singing voice and dance CWA members Robyn Smith and Carolyn Allen with new shoes. Further details will be published in next month’s TellEverybody. equipment. Photo: Graeme Jarman Dog off-leash run: Is located on Bluewater Drive. A table, dog CWA laptop and printer: Following a request for assistance water bowls and doggy-doo bags have been installed and the from Harrington CWA, Harrington Lions has given them a car parking area will be finalised soon. laptop and printer for their administration. Free at last: An off-leash run for dogs is being equipped on Community carols: Harrington Lions will again host the annual Community Carols this year. We are hoping that Bluewater Drive. Photo: Graeme Jarman Sunday, December 22 will be a much nicer day than the wash -out afternoon we had in 2018. It is proposed to have a Graeme Jarman display of vintage cars from 3.00pm with food and drinks available. Formalities, Christmas song singing and entertainment will commence at 5.00pm with Santa arriving at 6.45pm. Children from Harrington School, Sea Urchins Childcare and Jabiru Childcare will participate as well as members of community groups. Musical entertainment by the brother and sister duo Even Stevens Duo will commence at 7.30pm for the young and not so young. Call Leo for a quote 34 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE Ph: 02 6552 6939 Mob: 0428 653 980 P.C. Lic. NO. 5067449 PO Box 1079, Taree 2430

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27 CWA Update I’M SAD TO SAY that this will be my last entry as Publicity Officer for the CWA. I am handing over the reigns to another member, who I am sure will do an excellent job and no doubt add her own personal touch to these updates. It’s been great to write this little recap of our activities and I’ve especially enjoyed finding a recipe to include in each edition. It is fitting, for this last entry, to mention our recent success catering for the local fishing club. We hope to achieve similar results when we cater for the upcoming Harrington Expo. Homestyle baking is what the CWA is known for, and our local Harrington club is proud of the feedback and positive comments that we’ve received from many people at these events. It is definitely a pleasure for our members to provide this service to local clubs and events, but more importantly, it gives us the opportunity to raise money that will later go back into our community. So, if you’re thinking of running an event or even throwing a party, then remember that we are available to help you out with the catering. Another traditional role of CWA clubs is the creation of One-pot Italian chicken - It’s quick and easy so we can spend homestyle crafts and gifts that are sold at local markets. We more time doing other things we love! put a lot of thought into our products as we try to make items that are both useful and unique. Many days are spent Ingredients with all the ladies attending sewing and craft days, where everyone is involved and much fun is had building friendships 1 tablespoon of olive oil 20 grams of butter and sharing stories. The local October long weekend markets were once again a big success, with many of our items being 4 small chicken-breast fillets 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped admired and sold. 80g (1/2 cup) sun-dried tomatoes, sliced If you think that you may enjoy spending time with like-minded people and joining in with our projects then you 1/3 cup of white wine 1 cup of thickened cream are most welcome to come along to a meeting (see inside back cover this edition for details). 1/2 cup of chicken stock 60g packet of baby spinach Doreen Davison, CWA publicity officer 1 cup of fresh basil leaves Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat until butter is foamy. Season the chicken and add to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Place the garlic in the pan and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and stir to coat. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute or until reduced. Add the cream and stock. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 mins or until liquid is reduced, stir through the spinach until wilted. Sea- son and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve with crusty bread. S & M Mowing and Gardening Services Phone Shayne 0435 838 525 Pensioner Discounts Small lawns from $20 Reliable & Fully Insured ABN 63995 364 094

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Roche Group updates (Continued from page 1) 29 VIEW clubs go to church lobby with elevator access, an external private open-space courtyard and swimming pool, and landscaping. In mid-October a MidCoast Council spokesperson said that the DA remains under assessment. Council was at that time unable to confirm a determination date for the proposal. Approved development A choir of angels: Local VIEW club members sing up a storm. The Roche Group development application for a 52 Lot Photo supplied Community Title Subdivision, 50 single-story dwellings, recreation facilities and open access ways, approved by SIXTY VIEW club members from across the region attended MidCoast Council in early April (TellEverybody, May 2019), is Harrington Evening VIEW Club’s church service in the slowly moving ahead. Community Church in Harrington in October. The DA is a staged version of the group’s original proposal Our very own Harrington VIEW Club Choir entertained with for a $45 million, 203-dwelling development. This was songs around the theme of happiness. It was followed by a rejected by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel scrumptious morning tea in the Community Function Centre. in 2018 (see TellEverybody, July/August 2018). This month our guest speaker, from the Cancer Council in Harrington Waters sales agent, Shane Merrick, understands Coffs Harbour, talked to us about the many programs the commencement of Stage 2 - the construction of community council runs. facilities including a club house, swimming pool, gymnasium and tennis court - is anticipated to commence in March or Next month our Aussie Christmas Concert is on November April next year. (Stage 1 involves subdivision of the land). 20. It is a public concert so everyone is welcome to come. It should be a really funny night. Civil works (the roads and services) will then begin, with Stages 3a (construction of 26 dwellings) and 3b (24 Don’t forget to buy your tickets early from Marion Cardinal dwellings) to follow. on 0458 475 684. Roger Stanley Vicki Connell MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 5pm SATURDAY 8am - 12pm Rego Checks * Proudly Printed By QBE Greenslips North South West Office Technology Red Point Batteries and Oils Wheel alignment and balance 40 D Muldoon Street, Taree 2430 Manufacturers’ book servicing Ph: 02 6591 2000 Electronic Fuel Injection repairs Muffler / Exhaust repairs Email: michael@nswofficetechnology.com Tyres ordered on demand * Something new ~ we are now doing unregistered vehicle inspections 02 6556 3100 59 West Street, Coopernook

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31 Letters to the editor Editor’s note: MidCoast Council has a koala mapping project and encourages people to report koala sightings. Crowdy Road Koala Driving from Harrington to Crowdy Head the other day I saw You can do this online - go to the council web page this little fella sitting in the middle of the road, not far out of https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au and search for “MidCoast town. Koala mapping”. There is also an app (not council’s) for phones and tablets called “I Spy Koala”, which allows you to report koala observations and start a koala census. Water for Koalas on Manor Road Recently I put out containers of water on Manor Road. I put the water out for the little joey koalas that have been aban- doned by their mothers and need to fend for themselves. Well, guess what? Someone has removed all the containers, bar one that was in a place where it couldn't be seen. The koala ran to the side of the road as I drove up. When I What a low act. When similar things happen to me I usually stopped and walked back he was hiding behind a pole, so I dust myself off and start all over again. backed away and waited to make sure he was okay. He climbed down from the pole after a few minutes and moved But, my friend, it is wearing a bit thin. into the Crowdy forest. H. Anderson It’s wonderful to see koala sightings reported in TellEverybody, but I was disappointed to read in the koala LETTERS TO THE EDITOR article in your last issue that someone had vandalised and We welcome readers’ letters, though they may be edited for pulled out young koala food trees in Crowdy Head. clarity, space or legal reasons. Name, email, address and Phil (name and address supplied) telephone number must be supplied, even if not for publication. Send letters to: TEletters@hotmail.com or leave your letter at the Post Office. For all other contributions - adverts, articles and club news use telleverybody2427@gmail.com

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33 Narcisse’s relatives arrive from the city to argue about his legacy and a dear old friend finally moves on. Book review Across the square a mysterious new shop opens, one which draws the villagers in, just as the chocolaterie once did - and The Strawberry Thief with a proprietor who seems to know just what her Joanne Harris customers need. I enjoyed meeting the familiar characters again, 20 years on, and found myself slipping easily into the pattern of village life, with its nicely observed friendships and feuds. THIS IS THE FOURTH BOOK in the Chocolat series, first This is a book about loving, about parenting, about growing published 20 years ago. It is set once again at Lent in up and about moving on. It almost brings us back full circle to Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the fictional village where Vianne the beginning of Chocolat - plus ca change, plus c'est la Rocher runs the chocolaterie in the square with her daughter meme chose - the more things change, the more they stay Rosette. the same. Vianne has become part of the community in the village, For Francophiles, I recommend a visit to www.joanne- counts the river travellers as her friends, and has even harris.co.uk where cookery books inspired by this series can settled her differences with Reynaud the priest. be found and where the author reveals that she was born in her grandparents' sweet shop in Barnsley, Yorkshire. But the winds of change still blow in the south of France. Old Narcisse, the florist across the square, dies leaving behind Rita more than a vacant shop. In his will he leaves a parcel of land and an old well to Rosette and a written confession to OP SHOP COOPERNOOK Reynaud, with instructions for the priest to read it. Lower Manning Uniting Church Wednesday and Thursday open 9am - 2pm Life in the sleepy village erupts once more into turbulence. 1st Saturday every month open 9am - 2pm 6 Petrie Street, Coopernook, NSW, 2426 DEFIBRILLATORS — Availability & Location LOCAL Business supporting LOCAL Farmers Where When Phone Come and see our tempting gourmet range and try our Marine Rescue at 7 DAYS 6556 1564 lean sausages with natural skins. 6am – 6pm Emergency contacts All made FRESH on site! the break wall provided after hours Discovery Parks 7 DAYS 6556 1228 Call in and say ‘Hi’ to Brad, Rhys and the team Harrington 9am - 5pm Meat@Chrisso’s Business Hours 6556 1533 6556 0491 50 Crowdy Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm Street Sat 8.30am-2pm 6556 1855 Shop 5, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington Harrington Mon - Fri 6556 0404 ‘We know you’ll love it’ Beach Pharmacy 9am-5pm Harrington Medical Centre 7am – 5pm 7 DAYS Harrington Waters Golf Club When on duty Michael - 0409 031 005 Garth - 0427 275 229 Harrington Rural Robert - 0413 705 962 Fire Brigade Defibrillator available when the hall Harrington is being used Memorial Hall Mon - Fri 6556 1626 Men’s Shed 8.30am - noon Harrington SES Defibrillators available (TUESDAY Night) only when Crowdy Surf Life organisations Saving Club are on duty

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35 Men’s shed Local focus - global reach WHILE OUR own Harrington Men’s Shed is rightly viewed as Same but different: Some of our Canadian cousins enjoying being an organisation that is absolutely focused on the needs the fellowship offered by the Men’s Shed organisation. of the local community it is interesting to note that it is part of a growing national and international movement. Photo Men’s Sheds Canada The Men’s Shed movement started in Australia in the 1990s. Our usual October long weekend Open Day on October 5 Since then it has grown rapidly in Australia and spread attracted a good turnout. We cleared a lot of items and overseas, enriching men’s lives as it grows. It is estimated plants and now have a much \"tidier\" Shed. Many thanks to that there are 1,800 Sheds globally with 100,000 members. our readers for their interest, support and donations. Also a The International Men’s Sheds Association website lists big thank you to our members who assisted with preparation affiliated associations in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, and on the day. New Zealand, Scotland, United Kingdom, the United States and Wales. Finally, a reminder that the Saturday raffle at Club Harrington on the fourth Saturday of each month is in aid of In all of these countries, Men’s Sheds have the same basic the Men’s Shed. Prizes include a selection of good-quality objectives: a dedicated friendly and welcoming place where meat trays, vouchers for Stones Oysters and for Club men come together and undertake a variety of activities that Harrington, as well as an opportunity to select one of the interest them. They are open to all men regardless of age, craft items on display. Please come and support us on background or ability. A major objective is advancing men’s October 26. Tickets go on sale at 5:30pm and the draw starts health and wellbeing. at 6:30pm. While the objectives are nearly identical everywhere the Nic Broodryk activities are more varied. The Welsh “Pimp My Uke”, ven- ture provides an example of a novel initiative that combines Best Scones on the Coast the usual men’s craft with the musical arts. Men’s Sheds across Wales were given kits to make their own ukuleles and Open 9am - 4pm provided with tuition to learn to play their “pimped” instruments. One hundred and fifty members performed in Treat yourself to the lovely atmosphere of St David’s Hall, Cardiff as part of the Gwanwyn Festival which country cooking at Moorland Cottage. celebrates creativity in older age.  Delicious home made pies  Teas & espresso coffee If you are interested in joining the Men’s Shed drop in for a  Gluten free options include scones, chat or contact the secretary, Neville Wood on 0414 496 746 or the Shed on 6556 1626 during open hours (Monday to meals and cakes Friday 8:00 am to noon). 300 metres off Pacific Highway, Nth Moorland CLUB HARRINGTON CHRISTMAS APPEAL Ph: 0413 230 831 MOORLAND COTTAGE CLUB HARRINGTON will run their Salvation Army 34 HANNAM VALE ROAD, MOORLAND Christmas appeal again this year. Collection baskets will be in the club from the first week of 0431 741 721 November until the evening of Wednesday, December 4. Steve’s Handyman Services Your donation of food and household require- ments (no glass jars please), and gifts suitable for Fully Insured > Maintenance and all ages from babies to grandparents, handyman work will be much appreciated. > Odd jobs Thank you in advance Harrington, for > Yard clean up making Christmas a happier time for > Rubbish removal those less fortunate than ourselves. ABN: 35265103020 Margaret Hawkins, publicity officer

36 Let’s talk about hearing loss LOSING THE ABILITY to hear is more common than people think. It can be a frightening situation and it can also be hard to acknowledge your hearing loss. The onset can be gradual, and you may not wish to admit to family and friends that you are struggling. Research suggests people wait an average of 10 years before seeking medical help for their hearing issues. While it might seem easier to deny the deterioration of your Aside from getting a diagnosis and any relevant medical aids, hearing, the sooner you get treatment the higher your effective communication can further support someone with chances of maintaining a reasonable level of auditory hearing loss. Here are five tips for holding conversations with perception. someone for whom hearing is a struggle: There are some tell-tale signs that point to hearing loss. 1. Don’t shout – believe it or not, this makes it more difficult to hear, particularly if the person is wearing a hearing aid. These signs may be more obvious to others than to the person with the hearing problem. Examples include when 2. Get their attention by saying their name; this gives them a someone often asks others to repeat themselves, doesn’t chance to look at you and focus on your words. hear the doorbell or phone ring, listens to the radio or television at high volumes, doesn’t hear when called from 3. Reduce background noise by turning off the TV or going another room, or thinks people are mumbling and doesn’t somewhere quiet to talk. join in conversations in social situations or group settings. 4. Let them see your mouth and facial expressions. If you or a loved one are showing signs of hearing loss, don’t delay action. Speak to your GP about organising a hearing 5. Provide valuable information in writing so you can be test or call a local hearing clinic. If you are feeling nervous, confident they didn’t miss anything. ask your spouse or friend to book a hearing test too and support one another. Content supplied by Anglican Care

37 Our bodies are tough, but … patient shouldn’t have pain when they are still hurting? Knowing why someone hurts helps us to get to the bottom of WHEN WE THINK about things that are tough a number of what will actually help them get better. images might spring to mind. Steel, diamonds, Chuck Norris? A bunch of stuff is renowned for being resilient. Knowing pain is protective and a product of the nervous system means if we look for the stimuli contributing to I remember as a kid at the Sydney Royal Easter Show symptoms we can eliminate them and help our bodies watching the wood-chopping events and being struck with become more resilient. admiration for what these people could do with an axe and brute strength. By taking this approach, in more cases than not we can reduce the frequency, intensity and bothersome-ness of You might be surprised how tough your body is. Did you pain. This also means that therapies reliant on passive know it takes pressure of more than 250 kilograms per modalities - like massage and manual therapy - need to be square centimetre to deform connective tissue like the understood for their place in the bigger picture. plantar fascia or the iliotibial band by just one per cent? To lengthen connective tissue it takes a force greater than 4,515 No one wants a massage that creates the pressures Newtons or 460 kilograms to create a change of just one mentioned above – a 460kg masseur would be terrifying! percent. This means your body is really tough! Despite the persistent metaphors, muscles don’t actually “knot”, massages don’t “break down” tissue and no one’s But why then do we hurt? We hurt because pain is adjustment-type therapy is physically relocating bones and protective and a product of our nervous system, not usually joints. Rather, for neurological reasons they can give us great because of tissue damage. relief by reducing sensitivity and muscle rigidity and help regulate some aspects of inflammatory processes. For this reason a large number of people have scans and investigations for their pain, only to find there is nothing to But, if you want lasting change for pain and disability, we see. For those who undertake imaging and find an outcome, need to ensure that we apply a process that builds the the research says it is very unlikely that pain exists and tolerance, capacity and resilience of our body’s structures persists for the reasons imaging might suggest. with one simple strategy … For the person in pain though, how does this help? That’s a The dirty “E” word – exercise. great question – what good is it knowing what reasons a John Stevens, ESSAM EAP, Exercise physiologist

38 Business Directory Harrington  Pet Sitting in your home Kate Christian PET SERVICES  House Sitting  Dog Walking Marriage Celebrant Harrington and Crowdy Head 0422 922 494 0414 704 701 Harringtonpetservices@outlook.com | facebook.com/Harringtonpetservices crowdyheadcelebrant.com Dianne Johnston Garry’s Pruning Planting Sewing alterations - hems, zips, buttons etc. Lawn and Garden Rubbish removal Reshaping and restyling. 6556 3884 Lawn mowing Prompt service and reasonable prices Service Garden maintenance Phone Dianne: 0437 124 761 Harrington Waters Rick’s Home Garden Care Full tree service, landscaping, gardening, rubbish removal and house painting. Now offering ORGANIC CERTIFIED WEED SPRAYING For a quote contact RICK KROT 0415 682 425 ABN 985 480 40941 Email: r.krot@yahoo.com.au Country Colours PAINTERS & DECORATORS COMMERCIAL ∙ INDUSTRIAL ∙ DOMESTIC Call Ian for a FREE Quote: 0419 296 570 Fully insured and Licensed Classifieds Murray Jurkowski NEW TO HARRINGTON - 0417 189 845 Computer Service and Support BELLY DANCING CLASSES every Wednesday night Harrington and surrounds 5.30pm for an hour. Cost: $14 Lots of fun. Make lots of new friends Ph: 0474 567 346 WELLNESS STRETCH & STRENGTH CLASSES  tlcbloke1@gmail.com facebook.com/TLCBloke Thursday morning, 9.15am for 1 hour Memorial Hall, Pilot St, Harrington Dressmaker Vivienne Moitiè $14 per class. 0417 189 845 Telephone: 6556 1799 or 0409 502 340 MULTIPLE GARAGE SALES It’s all happening in Jabiru Drive Harrington Special occasion garments ~ Garments copied, no pattern needed ~ Alterations & restyling ~ Hems 19 individual garage sales in one street Date: 30 November. Time: 8am Jabiru Drive, Harrington NSW 2427 Lawn Mowing and Edges From $10, Gardening Pensioner Discounts Phone Geoff on 0437 362 729

39 What’s on in and around Harrington ANGLICAN CHURCH - Telephone 6556 1111. St Peter’s Harrington - Sunday service 8am. See notice boards at each church. ART GROUP - Friday 1pm @ Harrington function centre (opposite library). All welcome. Contact Joyce Cacchia 6556 1831 or Sandra Baker 6556 3525. CATHOLIC CHURCH - Star of the Sea - Pilot St, Harrington. Rosary at 5.30pm and Vigil Mass 6.00pm every Saturday. Liturgy of the word, Communion and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am Tuesday. EUCHRE - Every Thursday. Friendly at Memorial Hall at 7pm. Barry Bone 6556 1553. EVENING VIEW CLUB - 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6.30 pm for 7pm. Enquiries: Marion Cardinal 0458 475 684. HARRINGTON COASTCARE - Meet at 8am on the 1st Monday of the month in the carpark along the Crowdy Road beside the rainforest. Two hours of weeding. BYO gardening tools, water, morning tea. Phone: Genevieve Godwin 0412 533 626. HARRINGTON SALVOS COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sundays at 9.30am. Kids Church at the same time. All welcome, every Sunday. SALVOS FAMILY STORE: Shop 8 - 10 Electra Parade, Harrington. Tuesday - Friday. 6556 1116. HARRINGTON CWA - 2nd Monday of the month @ 10am, Memorial Hall, Harrington. President: Robyn Smith 6556 0338 Secretary: Carole Allen 6556 1969. HARRINGTON KNITTING GROUP @ the Harrington library. Wednesday 10am to 12pm and Thursday 1pm to 3pm. HARRINGTON LITTLE ATHLETICS - Thursdays from 4.30pm. Season runs from September until March. Esmond Hogan Park, Hogan Street, Harrington. Phone Lesley 0408 662 207. HARRINGTON PLAY GROUP - Tuesday during school terms 9.30am to 11.30am, at the playgroup building, Murray Street, Harrington. Contacts - Amander 0402 867 792, Kristen 0421 152 801 or Naomi 0457 152 612. HARRINGTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE - 1st Monday of the month @ 7pm, Pilot Street, Harrington. Captain: Michael Cleland 0409 031 005, Snr Deputy Captain: Garth Honeysett 0427 275 229, Deputy Captain: Robert McPherson 0413 705 962. HARRINGTON TENNIS CLUB - social tennis Sunday ,Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9am and Thursday night from 6.30pm. Contact Wendy O’Brien 6556 1368. Court hire from Harrington Mini Mart on Crowdy Road. LADIES VETERANS’ GOLF - Mondays at 8am, Harrington Waters Golf Course. Phone 6556 0404 - Beginners welcome. LIONS CLUB - Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of month. Contact Chris Elford 0435 494 385 Secretary. MEN’S SHED - Nicholson Street, Harrington. Monday to Friday 8.30am to noon. Phone 6556 1626. MEN’S VETERANS’ GOLF - Friday from 11.30am onwards, Harrington Waters Golf Course. PELICAN PIECERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING - Thursdays, Harrington function centre (opposite library) 10am to 2.30pm. Contact: Margaret Mulcahy 6556 1229 or Claire Wood 6556 1462. RIVERGATE COVENANT CHURCH KIDS CLUB - Harrington Public School Friday 3pm - 5pm. Food, games, sporting activities, drama, music and more. All primary school aged children welcome. Mark & Sharon Smith 0438 985 644, rivergate@tsn.cc RSL SUB BRANCH HARRINGTON CROWDY HEAD - Last Tuesday of the month, arrive 9.30am for 10am meeting at Club Harrington. All Sub Branch members and ex-servicemen welcome. Paul Pannowitz 0422 867 273. RSL AUXILIARY - 2nd Monday of the month, 10am at Club Harrington, followed by lunch after the meeting. Meetings are held regardless of public holidays. Barbara Denny 6556 1442. SENIOR CITIZENS - 1st Monday of the month @ 10am Memorial Hall, Harrington. $4 includes 20 games of Hoy. Bring your own lunch. TUESDAY CRAFT LADIES - Every Tuesday, meeting room Harrington Library 9.30am to 12.30pm. UNITING CHURCH LOWER MANNING - David Freeman Pastor, 0419 532 551. 1st and 3rd Sunday Harrington 8.45am, Lansdowne 10.30am, 2nd and 4th Sunday, Coopernook at 9.30am. See notice boards at each church. WOMEN’S GROUP - Fridays at the Anglican Op shop @ 1pm. Bring sewing or other work, enjoy the company over afternoon tea. TellEverybody is a community publication of the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce, made possible due to the support of its advertisers, volunteer staff and volunteer deliverers. Editorial responsibility is held by the editor under delegation from the chamber. TellEverybody reserves the right to accept, amend or refuse the placement of any item, including advertis- ing: space is often a limiting factor. The opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the chamber, editor or the TellEverybody team.

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