TellEverybody Magazine

TellEverybody FREE An official publication of Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce December 2019 - Issue 470 THANK YOU from a grateful community Too close to home: This is what Harrington residents faced on Friday, November 8. No lives or houses were lost, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our fire fighters and other emergency services workers. Image Facebook What’s inside … YOUR SURVIVAL Pg 2 - A firie escape LIFT OUT GUIDE Pg 4 - Club Harrington shelters evacuees Pages 21—24 Pg 7 - Downing tools Pg 9 - Letters to the editor Pg 15 - Coastcare highs and lows Pg 19 - How much can a koala bear? Pg 27 - Council snippets

2 A firie escape AT THE TIME OF WRITING (November 18), 12,859 hectares had burnt in an unprecedented fire across the Crowdy Bay National Park that significantly affected residents in Harrington, Crowdy Head and John’s River. Last ditch weapon: Fixed-wing aircraft dropped red fire retardant around homes saving them from destruction. Photo: Ned Dawson/NSW Rural Fire Service. Used with permission. Facebook.com/airattackmag/ Reality: What’s now left of parts of Crowdy Bay National team from Sydney. The district office in Wauchope coordinated and directed the plan of attack using Park. Photo: Roger Stanley information from ground and air personnel. The dam next to the golf course behind the Harrington Waters shopping village was well used by the helicopters. Many people used the vantage point along Boambee drive to watch the precision flying as buckets and suction hoses were lowered into the water. The Harrington Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade was first Skillful: Helicopter pilots took water from the golf course called out to a fire on Sunday afternoon, October 26, in the area of Bills Crossing. The blaze was thought to have started lake, from Wards Creek, the ocean and the river to protect the previous day and was in very thick bush, making it inaccessible to fire crews on the ground. Aviation support Harrington. Photo: Tim Yapp was requested to provide guidance and a plan of attack, including where best to establish containment lines. A few days later, with the fire under control TellEverybody took the opportunity to talk with Michael Cleland, captain of By Monday afternoon, the situation had significantly the Harrington RFS. He said Harrington had unit only half a deteriorated due to erratic winds. The fire spread towards dozen active personnel, ranging in age from mid 20s to mid Harrington Road and Christies Lane. Later that evening the 70s. The need, and value, of the RFS is now clearly evident. Big4 Colonial Holiday Park was evacuated. “Any person, male or female, willing to donate some time There was significant fire activity on Tuesday, October 29, as around work and family commitments could be suitable. We crews fought to bring the fire under control and reduce the have various jobs needing to be done,” Michael said, “and risk to housing in Harrington Waters. I’m pleased that some have already dropped in to pick up a form.” He said that comprehensive training is undertaken to Back burning was undertaken along Industrial Road and the ensure the safety of the volunteers. Sand Track. Up to five helicopters were in action over the course of the day. Fixed-wing aircraft established retardant Michael has been a member of the RFS for 20 years, starting lines to slow the fire. in Sydney. He has been captain of the Harrington brigade since 2015. The brigade has two trucks: a smaller category 7 All available RFS units from the region assisted, as well as vehicle useful for grass and bushfires which can be used in National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff and a strike tight spots and for quick attack due to its size, and a larger one-year-old category 1 tanker which can also be used for Strategising: Michael Cleland, captain of Harrington RFS, and fires in the village. Dave Millsteed, Air Attack supervisor, NSW RFS focused on Michael was particularly appreciative of the support from the local community. Many Harrington businesses provided the job. Photo: Ned Dawson/NSW Rural Fire Service. Used with permission. Facebook.com/airattackmag/

3 Business support: Support came from many businesses in Harrington. Pictured above are (L-R) Jane Bragg and Luke Wells (Arrest-A-Lite) and Harley Beard and Jack Leech from Hell on earth: Dee Hague captured this image of fire and shared it on TellEverybody’s Facebook page. Harrington Mechanical Services providing refreshments to Photo: Dee Hague the fire fighters. Photo: Roger Stanley This took it across to Crowdy Head and to the eastern part of meals and drinks for the local and visiting brigades, and Harrington, coming close to homes in both locations. The people from the community also provided sandwiches and Harrington Beach Discovery Park was evacuated and Crowdy financial contributions. Head Road closed. “The wonderful support from the business and local With changes in the winds the fire also spread north towards community was very much appreciated by us and the other Dunbogan and west to Johns River where, tragically one brigades helping out in our area,” Michael stressed. woman died and property was lost despite the heroic efforts of firefighters. When TellEverybody spoke to Michael on Wednesday, November 6, it was estimated 1,757 hectares had been Our hearts go out to those who have been so badly affected. burnt, primarily the south-western part of the national park. And the fire has devastated the flora, and possibly much of No significant property had been lost despite the threat the the fauna, of almost the whole of Crowdy Bay National Park. bushfire posed to houses in Harrington Waters at that time. Fortunately, the Australian bush is generally resilient; but it needs good rain. Michael emphasised that each fire is different; the lack of rain was a large contributor, as well as erratic winds. NPWS On behalf of the whole community TellEverybody would like staff had undertaken controlled burns as part of hazard to express deep gratitude to our local RFS, and other local reduction in the last couple of years. The last big fire was in volunteers, those from further afield, and those magnificent 2013. aerial firefighters for their unstinting efforts to protect us all. Unfortunately, after speaking with Michael, strong and gusty Gail Yapp winds fanned the fire into life again on November 7 and 8, pushing it further east. Strike team: Volunteer fire fighters, men and women, young and old, came together from near and far to tackle the fire at Johns River. (L-R) Harrington brigade deputy captain Garth Honeysett (in the truck) with the Lansdowne deputy captain and two Sydney-based brigade strike team members. Photo: Ned Dawson/NSW Rural Fire Service. Used with permission. Facebook.com/airattackmag/

4 Club Harrington shelters evacuees MICHAEL CLELAND, CAPTAIN, Harrington Rural Fire Service provided the following advice: AROUND MIDNIGHT on Monday, October 28, many residents in Harrington Waters received phone calls or text messages  Have an up-to-date bush fire survival plan alerting them to the approaching fire, including the general  The RFS website provides useful information on mak- manager of Club Harrington, Michael Burgess. Michael quickly made phone calls to gather assistance and advised ing a plan as well as other helpful information over social media that people and their pets were welcome (rfs.nsw.gov.au) to seek shelter at the club. On his arrival at the club 10 cars  The “Fires Near Me” app is a good tool to have on were already waiting. your device  Listen to the local ABC radio station FM95.5 when The RFS website identifies a number of Neighbourhood there is fire activity occurring to get the latest Safer Places where people can go to seek shelter if they are information concerned for their safety. In addition to Club Harrington the  Road closures can be checked at livetraffic.com and sites in the local area are: the “My Road Info” app for local roads.  Harrigan’s Irish Pub and River Lodge, Josephine refuge for people and their pets when fire threatened the Boulevarde, Harrington Waters; and eastern part of Harrington.  Muir Park and Crowdy Head Boat Harbour, Crowdy Michael said it was rewarding to be able to make a Street, Crowdy Head. contribution to the community in this way. “I also found it really positive that so many offers of help were received. Michael told TellEverybody that during the course of the People rang in the middle of the night to offer assistance or night around 60 people and 10 dogs found refuge at the blankets if they were needed, and the local butcher offered club. “Pets are often regarded as part of the family so it was to bring meat if required. I am pleased to be part of this important that people be able to keep them nearby,” community,” Michael Burgess said. Michael said. Refreshments were provided to those seeking refuge, as well as to the crews of fire trucks that were He said that Club Harrington offered assistance to Club Taree keeping a watchful eye on areas in potential danger. if they needed extra support, given the demands they face as fires continue to threaten the greater Taree area. At about 2.30am the local fire control officer on the night came to the club to update everyone about the situation. On Friday, November 8, the club again provided a place of Gail Yapp 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

5 Merry Christmas from the Chamber THE FIRE EMERGENCY in our area has certainly welded our community together. Businesses, clubs and individuals have come out in droves to support our Rural Fire Service with donations of food, drinks and money, and with messages of heartfelt appreciation and thanks. Congratulations to Harrington brigade’s fire fighters under captain Michael Cleland, the volunteers from other brigades, and those magnificent men in their flying machines. Job well done. On behalf of the community, the chamber of commerce says a big thank you. Our second Harrington Community Expo was again well attended, with community groups showing off their organisa- tion. The Red Cross Blood Bank was a newcomer to the Expo; it was delighted to sign up a good number of new donors. December is always a busy time of the year, with the finish of Delighted: Ange Callaghan from the Taree Blood Bank was school, Christmas parties, preparation for visitors or holidays, delighted to sign up 10 new donors at the Community Expo. and shopping for the holiday period. The chamber hopes our community embraces our Christmas lights competition by Photo: Tim Yapp putting up lights and decorations again this year. The Tagged Fish Roundup is on again throughout January, The John Gollan Day Festival and Fireworks is again a feature with another $10,000 fish out there to be caught. There will event in January’s Harrington Festival. We hope some good be 25 tagged fish having a total prize pool of $18,000. falls of rain before then will be followed by some fine weath- Don’t forget to nominate that special person you would like er as lots of visitors make Harrington the place to be on New to nominate for recognition on Australia Day. Year’s day. On behalf of the chamber of commerce I wish you all a merry OUR CHANCE TO SAY THANKS Christmas and I hope all your dreams and wishes for the New When Santa comes on his run on December 23, why Year come your way. not put a donation for the RFS in the helpers’ bucket . Merry Christmas. Cliff Hoare, president HARRINGTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Phone 6556 0491 Now is the time to order all Santa Run your Christmas meats. MONDAY, 23rd DECEMBER 2019 So call in and meet the team! The Brigade’s annual Santa run will commence at Shop 5, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington approximately 5.15 - 5.30pm at Crowdy Head, then proceed to Harrington. Santa and his ‘Firies’ will take the following route: CROWDY HEAD - The firetruck with Santa aboard will travel around Pacific Drive into Geoffrey & Deborah streets. HARRINGTON - The truck will recommence near the Discovery Caravan Park on Crowdy Street, past Pilot Hill along Beach Street, turn left onto Harbour Boulevard, right onto Electra Parade. Continuing along Electra Parade right onto Baruah Parade, right onto Josephine Boulevard, left onto Harrington Road, left onto Lazzarini Drive, left onto Echo Drive and finish at the intersection of Echo and Pretoria Parade. The Brigade cannot guarantee times at intersections along the route. The Brigade may also be busy or called out to incidents during the time of the Santa run depending on fire activity at the time. On behalf of the officers and members of the Brigade we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. Michael Cleland

6 Lions Club of Harrington COMMUNITY CAROLS will be held on Sunday, December 22, commencing at 3.30pm. Singing will be led by the Even Stephens Duo and, as usual, Santa will make an appearance with a bag of sweets for primary-school age children and younger. The entertainment will continue until 9.30pm. (See the advertisement below for more details). On the Green: A lot of fun was had on the green, all for charity. Photo: Graeme Jarman Creatives: (L-R) Earl Garth, Eric Mason, Gemma Eady- Eric Mason. Logan’s poster will be judged at Lions District Muxlow, Logan Sadettan and Pam Jarman. level with the winning entry proceeding to Australia-wide judging and then the international competition in the USA. Photo: Graeme Jarman Gemma Eady-Muxlow received a gift voucher as runner-up. The Lions Peace Poster: This annual competition was Lions charity bowls day: Despite an unpleasant smoky recently held at Harrington Primary School. Students were morning, 56 bowlers and would-be bowlers gathered at Club invited to produce a poster expressing the theme “Journey Harrington for a charity bowls day. The competition was of Peace”. The entries were judged by Pam Jarman and local fierce but the emphasis was on fun. An enjoyable morning artist Earl Garth. on the rink was followed by refreshments and a lunch catered for by the Lions Club. The winner was Logan Sadettan who received an achievement award and a gift voucher from Lions president Smoke alarms: If you are unable to replace the battery in your smoke alarm, Harrington Lions will be happy to assist you by replacing the battery annually at no cost to you. Contact Graeme on 0418 288 008. Graeme Jarman Community CHARRINGTON arols Hosted by Harrington Lions Club with assistance from local churches, community groups, schools and Rural Fire Service SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER AT STAGE OPPOSITE VILLAGE SHOPS 3pm - Vintage car display 3.30pm - Barbeque, drinks, coffee, ice cream, carols booklets and glowsticks for sale 4pm to 9.30pm - Christmas songs and carols with Even Stephens Duo, schools and community groups Bring a rug or chair to sit on and don’t forget insect repellent and sunscreen Special appearance by Santa

7 Downing tools DAVE HICKSON, and his trusty assistant (and wife of 55 years), Kathryn, have downed camera and computer after sterling service to TellEverybody over the last four years. As a highly experienced print media photographer, Dave brought to me, as the brand new and totally inexperienced TellEverybody editor, valuable guidance, story suggestions and terrific photos. As our roving photographer and story spotter Dave was always ready and willing to cover assignments I asked him to photograph. He was never afraid to get amongst it with people and events to get the right shot. Dave was always ready to listen when I needed to bounce an idea around, or seek advice, and always on for a laugh to boot! He has been an understanding and supportive mentor. But, alas, Dave just could not come to grips with this new Photo opportunity: Dave Hickson, a professional technology that allowed his photos to get to me, without him coming with them! This is where Kathryn shone; she was photographer with his wife Kathryn, literally brought colour able to send them to me electronically. No visit needed! Thank you Kathryn. to TellEverybody. Photo: Kym Stanley Dave’s father Jack was a well-known and highly-respected Packer’s Consolidated Press, and was offered work as a copy print-media photographer at the time Dave left school, in boy at £7 per week, or an assistant reader at £13 per week. 1960. Jack worked for Consolidated Press in Sydney for many years, on the Daily Telegraph and The Australian Women’s Weekly; he set up their first colour photo lab. Dave wanted to be a journalist. He took himself off to Kerry The 1960 credit squeeze hit hard and Packer made many staff, including Dave, redundant. Jack Hickson was running his own photography business and Dave had a ready-made job there. No special treatment though; Dave was put on as a cadet photographer. In his third year as a cadet he met Kathryn, and came to the conclusion that his £17 per week wage was not enough to sustain the relationship. So he went back to the newspaper game, with the Daily Mirror until late in 1968, then on to Melbourne to work for The Age but instead working on a new afternoon paper, Newsday. The new paper didn’t last long, so it was back to Sydney for two more years in his father’s business, before then working for Murdoch’s News Limited, on TV Week, New Idea, the Mirror, The Australian and The Telegraph. Dave retired from The Telegraph in 1990. But itchy feet saw him then work several casual jobs, before fully retiring. He and Kathryn moved to Harrington 10 years ago. “TellEverybody is a great community publication and it has improved out of sight,” said Dave when I asked him how he felt about yet another retirement. “I’ve enjoyed working for it, and with the team. It’s kept my hand in with photography,” he concluded. Dave, the enjoyment of working with you is mutual. The team will miss you. It’s sad that you are leaving. But there is good news. Kathryn stays on as our trusty TellEverybody deliverer (it’s a big run) in John Gollan Avenue. Thank you both. Kym Stanley, editor.

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9 Letters to the editor Manor Road decision: what the panel said Retirement Village Approved THE HUNTER and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel’s reasons for its unanimous decision to approve the Bayline THE BAYLINE GROUP is delighted to confirm development Manor Road proposal were: approval was received on November 8 from the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel for the retirement  “The panel generally agreed with the assessment of village on Manor Road, Harrington. the proposal, as revised, undertaken by council staff. 116 of the 161 trees along Manor Road are proposed Bayline has been working closely with council to address to be retained with the engineering solution for the matters raised by the panel. upgrade of Manor Road, and in particular the use of structural soils, retaining wall and safety fence along Initial concerns included completing a contamination report, the northern edge of the wetland, decrease in ensuring no works encroached on the environmental carriageway width and removal of the footpath have protection zone along the river, and removal of our proposed been included in the revised proposal, which together short-term accommodation. result in improved tree retention and, on balance, an acceptable outcome; The main delay to approval has been the design of Manor Road and determination of how the trees along the road’s  “Issues of concern raised by the panel at its public edge and boundary could be saved. meeting have been satisfactorily addressed and resolved; Bayline’s revised plan involved a further three-metre setback of the entire estate from Manor Road, providing for  “The use is suited to the site and consistent with the additional landscaping and street beautification, as well as changing character of the area; and the planting of an additional 160 koala feeding trees along the southern and western boundaries to replace trees lost.  “Environmental impacts are acceptably mitigated by This also provides safer surrounds for our local residents. the design or able to be appropriately mitigated and managed by the conditions of consent, as revised.” Manor Road and the wetland were realigned, allowing for 70 per cent of the trees to be retained. We believe this is a win The development application was approved subject to a for all; the end result being a stunning entrance to the number of amendments to MidCoast Council’s Conditions of development. Consent; these amendments are documented in the panel’s final determination. Bayline believes Harrington’s coastal location and short distance to Sydney can support a high-quality housing estate The council consent conditions - 76 in total - are contained in purposely designed for seniors living, with all the modern a 33-page document. This document, the panel’s final conveniences we have come to expect from over 55s determination, and 47 other project attachments, are all resort-style developments. online at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ planning-panel/retirement-village. Our research has shown us that baby-boomers want land ownership, well-designed modern homes suitable for Roger Stanley entertaining, while also allowing them to age in place, with infrastructure at their door step such as doctors and medical TellEverybody services, cafes and eateries, pools and recreational facilities. Magazine Harrington (Continued on page 11) An appalling decision I will leave it to your imagination. I AM APPALLED that the Manor Road development has been Within the document “Planning for Bushfire 2006 (Rural Fire approved. Service NSW - A Guide for Councils, Planners, Fire Authorities and Developers), Sections 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4(A), and 4.2.5 to On October 28 the Crowdy Bay National Park caught fire. The 4.2.7 (see www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) address the very scenario we wind was from the east-north-east. have just experienced near Manor Road. During the night the wind changed and 100 people were In this document it clearly says that, under the “State evacuated from the Big4 Colonial Caravan Park, and notice to Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People evacuate was given to residents in Harrington Waters. with a Disability) 2004”, approval must not be given. The approved Manor Road development plans to build 293 All relevant authorities who have a responsibility, as houses to accommodate 500 – 600 people over 55 years of planners, to protect people (especially vulnerable people age, including people with disabilities. To the west of the with disabilities) should look to the “rule book” and apply land is a forest. what is expected of them. Imagine the fear, and the possible loss of life residents there John Macdonald will face, when they endeavour to evacuate but can’t see 30 Manor Road, Harrington metres through the smoke. I believe such a disaster will, in the future, happen.

10 Celebrating the Birth of our Lord ANGLICAN PARISH OF HARRINGTON Christmas Services Blue Christmas Service with communion Friday, 20th December 9.30am at St Peter’s, Harrington Ecumenical Community Carols Friday, 20th December 4.00pm at St Peter’s, Harrington Children & Family Service Tuesday, 24th December 5.00pm St Peter’s, Harrington Christmas Eucharist Services Sunday, 22nd December 10am, Church of the Epiphany, Lansdowne Wednesday, 25th December 8.00am, St Peter’s, Harrington 10.00am, St Mark’s, Mitchell’s Island Harrington & Districts

11 Retirement Village Approved (Continued from page 9) A museum for Harrington? Furthermore, our business model allows for the commercial A STEERING COMMITTEE has been formed to consider the facilities to be used by the local residents of Harrington. development of a museum in Harrington. Its formation was the main outcome of a meeting held in the Harrington We look forward to assisting the needs of Harrington with Memorial Hall in October. our stage two shops including a café, physiotherapist, doctors surgery and nursing support. There was much discussion and questioning about the concept of a museum, before former president of the Bayline is really excited to open up the doors to our long-defunct Lower Manning Historical Society, David Muir, architect-designed clubhouse in stage four; this includes a moved the motion “that a steering committee be formed to theatre/cinema capable of live performances. further the idea of a museum for Harrington”. The clubhouse will offer local residents membership of the Seconded by Chris Prins, the motion was carried. Those who fitness centre including access to the heated therapy pool, volunteered to be members of the committee were: Jo spa and saunas, and a dining room open seven days a week Buckley, Cliff Hoare, David Muir, Chris Prins, Sue Roberts, with members’ specials. Karen Thompson and Phil West. Memorial hall trustee Bill Burges said the hall committee should be represented on the While the development has been approved, there is still museum committee in an ex-officio capacity. plenty of planning to be done before dirt can be turned. Burges chaired the meeting jointly with chamber of Bayline will now complete construction documentation for commerce president, Cliff Hoare. Many of the 24 people at stage one and for the Manor Road civil works over the the meeting represented the hall’s interests. They made it coming months. clear that if a museum is developed on the site it must not detrimentally impact the hall’s existing uses, users and The marketing team is putting the final touches to the committee members. website and sales brochures, with a launch date expected early in the new year. If you are interested in living in the Cliff Hoare said incorporation of a visitor information facility new village please direct your enquiries to Justin Tullipan at into a museum would be a good thing. “A key to the success One Agency Harrington - Old Bar. of a museum in Harrington would be strong support from a good number of volunteers,” Hoare concluded. Danny Bayly, director, Bayline Investments Roger Stanley Harrington Art Group 2 0 2 0Januar y ANNUAL ART SHOW & SALE For two days only Friday, January 3rd, 10am - 4pm Saturday, January 4th, 10am - 4pm Harrington Function Centre Caledonia St, opposite Library All paintings by local artists. Reasonably priced. For more information phone: Sandra Baker 6556 3525 or Joyce Cacchia 6556 1831

12 What did they talk about? An ambulance service: The old police station in Coopernook was suggested as an ideal location to establish an ambulance MIDCOAST COUNCIL held a well-attended Harrington station servicing the villages north of Taree. Community Conversation in early November. Most of the local “big-ticket” issues discussed at council’s April Pedestrian, cycleway and access planning: Council has “conversation” were again raised. engaged specialists to undertake a review of pedestrian and cycle routes, commencing with locals meeting to identify Council officers Paul De Szell (Director Liveable community priorities for pathways. The information gath- Communities), Robert Scott (Director Infrastructure and ered will be used to develop a Pedestrian Access and Engineering Services) and Marcelle Boyling (Communications Mobility Plan (PAMP) and a Bike Plan. The meeting is on and Engagement Coordinator) and councillor Len Roberts Thursday, November 28 at 6pm at Club Harrington. represented council. The general manager and the mayor were at another meeting. Beach Street road improvements: Roadworks from Pacific Place to Wards Creek will be an upgrade (not a total rebuild) Collectively, the two directors cover 45 council business of the pavement, some time in the new year. Temporary areas representing almost 90 per cent of its activities. pedestrian refuges at the pathway crossings and improvement to the pedestrian surface of the bridge may be Thirty-eight people (“the largest audience by a long way” incorporated into the roadworks. said Mr De Szell - well done Harrington) heard the directors provide updates on issues raised in April, asked questions Crowdy Road: The poor condition of the road came under from the floor, and used post-it notes to raise other issues considerable discussion. Mr Scott was unable to say when that council have now posted to on its website later. improvement would be made, but undertook to provide later advice. Here is a summary of the “big-ticket” issues discussed at the meeting (with some additional information from the council Parking at the Crowdy Head surf club: Council has spoken web site). with our federal member, David Gillespie, about funding to seal the car park. A Pacific Highway interchange: Council met with the new NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, presenting A climate emergency: Council has joined with 1,143 him with a briefing paper on Harrington and other priority world-wide jurisdictions in declaring a climate emergency. interchange locations along the highway. Council has no idea It is calling on governments to take action to avert a climate when an interchange might be built. crisis. Concerned about climate change impacts (like BOLLYWOOD CORNER INDIAN RESTAURANT DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY | HOME DELIVERY* | CATERING 6556 1989 *Vegan and gluten free meals available An extensive menu of delicious meals freshly We have dishes to suit your taste ~ mild, medium or hot cooked and served sizzling hot to your table. A large variety of Pork, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seafood Fully licensed (byo - wine only) or Vegetarian meals available for your enjoyment. Open Tuesday to Saturday Lunch Special From 5.00pm to late $10 includes Hours extended during holiday periods soft drink 10% OFF TAKE AWAY 6556 198967 Crowdy St, Harrington for limited time Opposite Big 4 Caravan Park 02 6556 1700 1-2 / 21 Beach Street, Harrington above Harrington Beachside Meats

13 inundation of low-lying areas, coastal erosion, reduction in supply. On November 7 there was 72 days’ supply, but rainfall, stream flow and water supply), council is developing bushfires since then may well have accelerated the drop in a Climate Change Policy and Action Plan. storage. Severe (Level 4) restrictions may be needed in December, and we might experience reduced water pressure The plan’s dual approach will: manage and reduce council’s at home as council teams reduce water leaks and wastage by greenhouse gas emissions; and adapt council activities to lowering the pressure. reduce the impact on public and private infrastructure, water supply, natural systems and communities. Mr Scott said MidCoast Council was one of the most efficient water users in NSW; we use an average of 141 kilolitres of Water restrictions: Council says tougher restrictions are on water per residential property (in Dubbo they use 384 the way unless decent rain falls in the catchment. According kilolitres per property). Council has submitted a briefing note to Mr Scott, \"Right now is the driest conditions in over 130 to the Minister for Water seeking funds for construction of a years with the lowest average river flows from 75 years of new off-river water-supply dam on Peg Leg Creek. records. We are facing the most severe water shortage across the MidCoast region ever recorded.” Explore ways to save water at - midcoast.nsw.gov.au./savewater, and for more information Developer (Section 94) contributions: Council is developing on water restrictions including fact sheets and posters, visit a new contribution plan for the merged area. Contributions midcoast.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions. will be pooled and used in the area where they were raised, funding infrastructure (but not roads). Harrington’s pool was Return and Earn Container Deposit Scheme: Harrington estimated by Mr Scott to be approximately $900,000. There would like a facility, but little progress has been made so far is the potential to double this via grant funding. to get one. Local community planning: Council’s local planning program Mr De Szell said while this scheme has reduced council’s brings residents together to explore what’s important for the income from their yellow-bin service (they get less material, future of their community, what projects and initiatives they and what they collect has contamination problems), the want to see, and to develop a plan setting priorities for Return and Earn scheme is better for the environment, progress. The plans can support grant funding applications. because there is more material recycled and the income can Mr De Szell said a community plan for Harrington should be donated to good causes. start some time between March and May next year. Roger Stanley Bootawa Dam was at full capacity in early October – 90 days’ HARRINGTON POST OFFICE DISCOVER Come on in and say Hello… THE WONDERS Serving the Harrington Community with: OF CANADA & ALASKA  Stamps, Express Post & Postpak packaging  Credit Card payments and Banking Services - Agency for 23 Manning St, Taree NSW 2430 P: 02 6551 2342 E: [email protected] CBA, NAB, St George, WESTPAC & Holiday Coast  Bill Payments (including NRMA, Electricity, Water & Council Rates). ANY bill that shows “Post BillPay” scan code option  Western Union money transfers  Foreign Currency and Travel Insurance  Official Passport & ID PHOTOS available  KEY CUTTING service - see Jim for details  Prepaid mobile phones, accessories and recharge cards  $1.00 Greeting cards & $1.50 wrapping paper/cellophane  Stationery - office, school, personal - journals & diaries  Gifts for all ages - toys, activities/games & Retail Cards  Books - special interest, sport, cooking and children’s  Darrell Lea Chocolates and other sweet treats  LOTS of XMAS musical & sparkle decorations Christmas Extended Hours For your convenience, we will be open on Saturday, 30th November and 7th, 14th & 21st December 2019 from 9am to 12pm We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Shop 2, 11 Beach St, Harrington | Phone: 6556 1201

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15 Coastcare highs and lows Manning Coastcare was shortlisted for the Coastcare Award, sponsored by Virgin Airlines, at the NSW Landcare Conference last month. Manning Coastcare president, Daintry Gerrand and Harrington Coastcare representative, Genevieve Godwin were thrilled nonetheless to accept the award declaring Manning Coastcare “Landcare Champions”. The winner was Take 3 Ltd, an organisation which works with young people to reduce plastic rubbish on our beaches. Manning Coastcare also has a new part time coordinator, Helen Kemp. Helen has over 15 years experience as a bush regenerator and has been employed as an environmental officer with several councils. We farewelled our former coordinator, Pieta Liang at a function at Old Bar in early October and wished her well in retirement. Harrington rainforest has been affected by the spectacular Landcare champions: (L-R) Genevieve Godwin, Daintry November 9 swamp fire with about 20 metres of bush burnt Gerrand with a member of the winning team, Take 3 for the in from Crowdy Road. As shocking as this looks I am Sea. Photo: Pennie Hall Photography confident that the forest will regenerate and extend our group’s heartfelt thanks to the fire authorities who ensured Read online at www.harringtonandsurrounds.com.au that the damage was not more extensive. Harrington Coastcare Group will meet again at 8am on the first Monday of December. We will be patrolling the newly burnt area for any weed seedlings! Genevieve Godwin Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year Golf House Cafè open to all WHGolf House from 10.00am - closed Tuesdays Cafe & closed Christmas Day 41 Josephine Blvd, Harrington Phone Golf Shop 6556 0404 Cafè 6556 0409

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17 Pool care advice THINKING OF A POOL or preparing your pool for the hot summer ahead? TellEverybody asked Kerry Eakin of Essential Pools for tips on maintaining a healthy pool. Essential Pools will celebrate 40 years in business in 2020 and have pioneered the swimming-pool industry in Australia. A once-unaffordable luxury is now a desired family asset for leisure, fun and a healthy lifestyle. Many childhood memories have been created around the family pool. The invention of the salt water chlorinator, which turns salt Waterways: (L-R) Caitlin Jenkins, James Reynolds and Les into chlorine while the pump is operating, means “pool Eakin, proprietor or Essential Pools, know a thing or two sitting” while on family holidays is no longer required. about getting the most from your pool. Photo: Dave Hickson Over the winter months of June to August the pool pump A better choice is a granulated chlorine (without the fillers only needs to run for four hours a day with a maintenance that are sold at big department stores - these will cause dose of 200ml of algicide once a fortnight, along with other chemical issues). backwashing the filter and emptying the skimmer basket. Essential Pools sells quality Bioguard chemicals and all staff From September to May the chlorinator will need to run for attend “pool schools” in order to give customers the best eight hours a day. Chlorine tablets should be placed into the professional advice on pool care. Essential Pools also offers skimmer basket or chlorine added manually once a week to free water testing to all customers. sanitise the pool water. Check out their website http://www.essentialpools.com.au/ Continue applying 200ml of algicide fortnightly as the water warms over spring and summer. Also add an annual 2kg of Susan Roberts stabiliser at the beginning of the swimming season to help hold the chlorine from being drawn out by the sun. TellEverybody Magazine Harrington Liquid chlorine has a very short shelf life. Coopernook Hotel 6556 3150 Try “The Coopie” - we are the local country pub with great beer, atmosphere & traditional values!  Bistro/Dining Room open for Lunch 12 to 2pm & Dinner Tuesday to Saturday - 5.30 to 8pm.  Home made pizza available all day  Daily menu specials. All day espresso coffee.  Group & party bookings welcome—own menu catered for!  Beer garden child friendly with disabled access  Well stocked bottle shop  Latest computerised Juke Box  Budget accommodation  RV friendly for hotel patrons  Sky racing /Foxtel. TAB Keno.  Boat ramp & pontoon for fishers  Raffles Wednesday & Friday  Courtesy Bus for Coopernook & surrounds by arrangement 6556 3150 Open 10am—7days week

18 Trials and tribulations, faith and resilience HARRINGTON RESIDENT Joan Green (pictured right) is launching her book, Resilience – Memoirs of Joan Green, on December 5 - and you are invited (see advertisement below). Read Joan’s book and you will find out about the many traumatic experiences she has survived. But to meet her you would not think so; she has pulled through hard times and come out smiling. Her strength, resilience and faith have been the key to overcoming adversity. Words written by a friend in the book’s foreword give In retirement, at age 70 Joan completed a diploma in readers an inkling of what they will find in it: “Joan’s business and, diploma in community services. Aside from memoirs have brought me to a new revelation of the depths these studies she enjoys travel, reading, and playing cards at of her suffering, unconditional love, strength, and Club Harrington. appreciation of her life’s experiences. She seems to be able to realise the blessings that can come from adversity. She is To find out more about Joan and her book, go to the book able to wipe the dust from her feet after a storm and get on launch. Copies of the book will be on sale. with her life. To arrange a date for Joan to talk at your organisation you “Sometimes her narrative is as raw as salt to a fresh, open can ring her on 0413 402 939 or email wound. Her acceptance and ability to survive and share the [email protected]. joy through sorrow is inspiring. Positive outcomes are her expectations.” If you can’t get there and have internet access, visit www.joangreenersilience.com, YouTube at https://youtu.be/ Joan was born in the mid 1940s and grew up in Lansdowne. HzuHXbf vbk, or Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/354792306. Her grandparents had a house on Beach Street; she has had links with Harrington all her life and these days calls it home. Roger Stanley Her early memories are of happy family times and the traditions created, including a strong Christian foundation. Later in life this foundation saw Joan complete three years of study at bible college, and write her thesis “Bridging the Gap. Families in Crisis, Church and Community”, published in 2001. She then became an on-call community chaplain, working across several states for seven years supporting troubled families. Previously, in 2000, Joan had published a chapter in the book Bereavement after Suicide - Chapter 11 Reflections, “From Mourning to Joy”. A hint of just one of the traumas in Joan’s life. Funds from the sale of this book go towards Lifeline’s suicide prevention program. And Joan has given talks over the years at conferences organised by Postvention Australia, a not-for-profit organisation supporting and helping people bereaved by suicide. CHRISTMAS STALL Book Launch Anglican parish of Harrington & Districts “Resilience” Christmas Stall, Anglican Op Shop, Hedges St, Harrington on Saturday, 14th December, 2019 Memoirs of local author Joan Green. from 8.30am to noon. All your festive favourites THURSDAY, 5th December available including cakes, Christmas puddings, rum 10am - noon balls, jams, chutney, pickles, collectibles & plants. The Other Side ART CAFÉ Moto Road, Ghinni Ghinni How one woman’s strength, resilience and faith allowed her to find hope and meaning in the midst of life’s adversities. RSVP: Joan 0413 402 939

19 How much can a koala bear? TWO INJURED KOALAS were rescued in the Christies Lane area by volunteers from Taree-based Koalas In Care in the two days following the Bills Crossing fire affecting that area. Koalas In Care (KIC) is a non-profit organisation; a registered charity established in July 2005 by its founding members, Paul and Christeen McLeod, who have been working with koalas in this area since 1993. Christeen spoke on ABC radio about the rescues on November 5. She said that on the first day following the fire there (October 29) the volunteers found one burnt koala high up in a tree. Essential Energy came to the party with a bucket truck; the koala was rescued and taken to the KIC facility in Taree for treatment. The next day they found another, more seriously burnt koala in critical condition. This one went to the Taree Veterinary Hospital. Over the four days after the fire in the Christies Lane area Thank you: Kate the Koala was found sitting in burnt out they sighted another 20 koalas that looked to be okay. bushland in Bellangry State Forest exhausted and Christeen said there were pockets of green feed left in the area. “This was a good outcome for koalas in a fire,” she said, dehydrated. Kate is currently at Koala Hospital Port adding that the koala population in the area seemed healthy. Macquarie. Photo Facebook In the coming weeks, Christeen said volunteers would be back and forth checking the area. But, when TellEverybody Diamond Head for Australian author Kylie Tennant, who contacted KIC just prior to going to print, the volunteers moved to the area during World War II and used the hut as a were unavailable for an update on the koala situation. They writer’s retreat. were out in other fire grounds, and flat out in the Taree facility treating injured koalas. Anyone who sees any burnt, singed or distressed koalas, including orphaned joeys, is encouraged to immediately National Parks and Wildlife Service staff responsible for contact Koalas In Care’s 24 hour rescue service on managing Crowdy Bay Nation Park were also unavailable to (02)6552 2183, or on mobile 0439 406 770. They cover the comment on the effects of the fire on the flora, fauna and greater Taree, Great Lakes and Gloucester areas. infrastructure of the park. They too were still on the fire ground, in the north of the park, and had not had time to Find out more about this wonderful, unpaid work Koalas In properly take stock of damage. Care does - without any government funding - by visiting their web site http://www.koalasincare.org.au/ or their However, we do know (via social media) that Kylies Hut has Facebook page. On the web site there is a \"Donations” tab. been destroyed. It is an historic hut that was built near I’m sure they would love you to go there and donate. Roger Stanley Anthony’s CCoouunnttrryy CCoolloouurrss APPLIANCE REPAIRS PAINTERS & DECORATORS 0490 175 516 COMMERCIAL ∙ INDUSTRIAL ∙ DOMESTIC  Fridges  Washing Machines  Dryers  Stoves  Dishwashers SPECIALISING IN: General Maintenance  Heritage Wallpaper Hanging  Texture Coating/Bagging “The Fix It Man in the Blue & White Van” Concrete Resurfacing  Lead Paint Accredited Contractor FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED Call Ian for a FREE Quote: 0419 296 570 E: [email protected] Better by a www.countrycolours.com.au Country mile

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21 PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL Remove this section, complete your survival plan ACT and put it in a safe place. SURVIVE LIFT OUT GUIDE* Be prepared. Download the Fires Near Me app to your mobile phone it’s easy to use. PREPARE YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY FOR BUSHFIRES Things to do around your house and garden: These maintenance tips may help prevent burning embers destroying your house  Keep lawns short and gardens well maintained.  Cut back trees and shrubs overhanging buildings.  Install metal gutter guards.  Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debris around the  Repair damaged or missing tiles on the roof.  Install fine metal mesh screens on windows and property.  Have hoses long enough to reach around your house. doors.  If you have a pool, tank or dam, put a Static Water  Fit seals around doors and windows to Supply (SWS) sign on your property entrance. eliminate gaps.  Check that your insurance is adequate and up to date.  Enclose the areas under the house.  Complete your Bush Fire Survival Plan available at  Repair or cover gaps in external walls.  Attach a fire sprinkler system to gutters. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. In a bush fire many houses are destroyed through ember attack, when burning twigs and leaves carried by the wind land on or around the house. Even houses away from the direct path of the fire can be affected. Look for the places embers could start fires - on the roof, under the floor and around windows and doors - and take action to prevent them. LEAVING EARLY The safest option is always to leave early. Preparing to leave early means: You should leave if:  Completing a Bush Fire Survival Plan, available  The Fire Danger Rating is Catastrophic. See danger at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au ratings on page 24. On these days it is not safe to de  Planning where you will go, how to get there, fend any home. Extreme and Severe days are also very and what you will take. dangerous and leaving early will always be the safest  Knowing the daily Fire Danger Rating in your option. area and what it means.  You have not prepared yourself or your property to  Having transport organised for all of the family, give you both the best level of protection. including pets.  There are children, elderly, or disabled people in your  Actively seeking information on the fire. situation and weather conditions from TV, local home. People who are vulnerable due to age, health or radio and the internet. any other reason should always leave early.  Having a back-up plan in case you aren’t able to  Your house is not defendable. Some houses are not leave early enough. What other safer places are safe to defend. The NSW RFS Bush Fire Household there you could get to? Assessment Tool (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) can help you  Talking to family, friends, and neighbours about assess your home’s level of risk. On some days no properties will be defendable. your plan to leave early. You should never “wait and see what happens” during a bush fire. Leaving late means you will be on the road when conditions are the most dangerous or you may not be able to get out at all. The longer you wait to leave the greater the risk to your life. BUSHFIRE INFORMATION LINE 1800 679 737 *All information sourced from NSW Rural Fire Service

22 PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL Remove this section, ACT LIFT OUT GUIDE* complete your survival plan SURVIVE and put it in a safe place. Be prepared. PREPARE AN EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT Prepare an emergency survival kit before the bush fire season starts. Having a prepared kit means having easy access to things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster. This kit will help you regardless of whether you are going to leave, or stay and actively defend your home. Some of the things you might include are: Before you leave you should add:  Portable battery-operated radio .  Proof of identity (birth certificate, passport)  Waterproof torch.  Cash, ATM cards, credit cards.  Spare batteries.  Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies.  First aid kit with manual.  Special requirements for infants, elderly, injured,  Candles with waterproof matches.  Woollen blankets. disabled.  Emergency contact numbers.  Mobile phone and charger.  Waterproof bag for valuables.  Combination pocket knife.  Important documents, valuables and photos (in a water Keep your Emergency Survival Kit in a waterproof proof bag/container). storage container in a location that is easy to get to  Change of clothes for everyone.  Drinking water. and that the whole family knows about. This will  External hard drive back up. make it quick and easy to find when you need it.  Your pets. Remember to prepare you pets as well. Make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag. If you’re leaving, take a leash, basket, medication, and a familiar toy for your animal. It will help reduce stress. STAYING AND DEFENDING Stay and Defend checklist: Not all homes are defendable, and not all people are able to cope with the  Do you have a Bush fire Survival Plan? ordeal of staying to defend their  Do you know what your triggers are to put your plan into action?  Is your property well prepared and maintained? home. It is important that you consid-  Are you physically and emotionally prepared to defend your property? er your individual and family circum-  Do you know what to do before, during and after a bush fire? stances when making decisions about  Do you have well-maintained fire fighting equipment and does everyone what you and your family should do. planning to stay and defend know how to use it? By choosing to Stay and Defend  Do you know what you will do if the power goes out? you and your family may be at  Do you have access to water for fire fighting like a dam, tank or pool? risk of serious injury or death. (remember town water supplies can fail during emergencies)  Do you have appropriate personal-protective clothing?  Do you have an Emergency Survival Kit?  Do you have a back-up plan?  What will you do if there isn’t a fire truck? If there is any doubt in your mind you should Leave Early BUSHFIRE INFORMATION LINE 1800 679 737 *All information sourced from NSW Rural Fire Service

23 PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL Remove this section, ACT LIFT OUT GUIDE* complete your survival plan SURVIVE and put it in a safe place. Be prepared. DEFENDING YOUR PROPERTY 2. When the fire arrives - it’s going to be hot, loud and dark 1. Before the fire arrives at your home, you need to be actively defending your property  Go inside but stay alert.  Shelter in a room on the opposite side of the  Put on your protective clothing.  Turn on the radio to keep yourself informed. house from the approaching fire and one that  Bring pets inside and keep them in one room. has a clear exit out of the house.  Close all windows and doors.  Patrol inside the house, including the roof space  Block spaces beneath doors and windows with wet looking for sparks and embers.  Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. towels.  If your life is at risk call triple zero (000).  Fill buckets, sinks and bath tubs with water ready to 3. Once the fire has passed you will need to put out spot fires. patrol your property for hours  Have your firefighting equipment like pumps and  Check your roof spaces. hoses connected to your water supply.  Go outside and put out any part of your house  Block downpipes and fill gutters with water.  Remove items which can burn from around your which is alight.  Check under the house and any decks. home, like outdoor furniture.  Check on your pets and animals.  Bring ladders inside to check roof space for embers.  Embers or sparks can start spot fires for many  Patrol the outside of your home putting out any hours after the fire has passed. embers or spot fires.  If you can, contact your family and friends and  Just before the fire arrives, wet down timber decks check on your neighbours. and gardens close to the house.  Move any firefighting equipment to a place it will not get burnt. Stay up to date by listening to local radio, checking the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling the Bush Fire Information Line - 1800 679 737. PLACES OF LAST RESORT - Neighbourhood safer places (NSP) are a place of last resort in a bushfire. The place of Last resort—  If it is unsafe to leave the area or stay and defend your property, and the path is clear, you should move to your pre-identified NSP, or other safer location, prior to the impact of a bush fire.  Be aware that when you are travelling to your NSP there may be heavy smoke and poor visibility. It is important that you are familiar with the area.  Gather at the NSP location and remain there until the bush fire threat has passed.  The conditions at the NSP may be uncomfortable and you make be affected by smoke and embers.  Water, toilets and food may not be available at the NSP and emergency service personnel may not be present.  People with special needs, such as the elderly and disabled, should always leave before the threat of fire.  NSPs are not intended for pets and livestock.  Your safest option will always be to leave early. Well before there is any fire in your area be aware of Neighbourhood Safe Place locations. BUSHFIRE INFORMATION LINE 1800 679 737 *All information sourced from NSW Rural Fire Service

PREPARE 24 Remove this section, ACT complete your survival plan SURVIVE YOUR SURVIVAL LIFT OUT GUIDE* and put it in a safe place. Be prepared. BUSH FIRE ALERT LEVELS - KEEP INFORMED, STAY SAFE For some fires, you may hear a warning ADVICE message over your A fire has started. radio or television, There is no immediate danger. such as a siren, or you Stay up to date in case the situation changes. may receive an WATCH AND ACT There is a heightened level of threat. Emergency Alert Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to text message or phone call. protect you and your family. Other fires may start EMERGENCY WARNING so quickly that there An Emergency Warning is the highest level of bush fire alert. will be no time for any You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. warning at all. Any delay now puts your life at risk. An EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of Bush Fire Alert. FIRE DANGER RATINGS - WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR YOU? CATASROPHIC For your survival, leaving early is the only option. Leave bushfire-prone areas the night before or early in the day - do not just wait and see what happens. Make a decision about when you will leave, where you will go, how you will get there and when you will return. Homes are not designed to withstand fires in catastrophic conditions so you should leave early. EXTREME Leaving early is the safest option for your survival. If you are not prepared to the highest level leave early in the day. Only consider staying if you are prepared to the highest level - such as your home is specially designed, constructed or modified, and situated to withstand a fire, you are well prepared and can actively defend it if a fire starts. SEVERE Leaving early is the safety option for your survival. Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety - but only stay if you are physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions. If you are not prepared, leave early in the day. VERY HIGH Review your Bush Fire Survival Plan with your family. HIGH Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. LOW MODERATE BUSHFIRE INFORMATION LINE 1800 679 737 *All information sourced from NSW Rural Fire Service

25 Welcome to our new skipper! MARINE RESCUE Crowdy Harrington is excited to introduce Congratulations: Mitch Harvey from the Woolgoolga unit our newly qualified skipper, Kevin Bailey. Well done Kevin on congratulating newly qualified skipper, Kevin Bailey. your achievement! Thank you to the RFS - With all the fires in our surrounding Kevin’s 5½ hour coxswain assessment on October 17 area, unit commander Bek Brown decided to donate the involved ensuring competencies in leadership, engineering, proceeds from our Friday Night raffle, held on November 8, collision regulations, vessel handling, anchoring, watertight to the local Rural Fire Service. integrity, refuelling, the environment, search and rescue, track spacing and sweeping width. Thank you to everyone who came specially to support this raffle: we raised $365.70. It also involved both rescue vessels CB30 and CB20, eight crew, a watch officer and radio operators back at base. And also of course, a massive thank you to our firefighters Special thanks to Mitch Harvey from the Woolgoolga Unit for for keeping our community safe! Thank you from Crowdy coming down to complete Kevin’s assessment. Harrington Marine Rescue. CB30 also assisted in training exercises with Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry. These were in preparation for Forster Tun- curry’s coxswain assessments for two of their leading crew. Team of the year nominee - We are proud to announce that Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington was a nominee in the NSW Volunteer Team of the Year Award for the Mid North Coast Region. A certificate was presented to our unit by the regional operations manager, Randall Gawne and received by our deputy unit commander, Leon Elelman. Up-coming events Every Friday night Harrigan’s Irish Pub: meat raffle tickets go on sale at 6pm, drawn at 7 pm. First Saturday of each month at Club Harrington: meat raffle tickets go on sale at 5.30 pm drawn at 6.30 pm. Many thanks to Harrigan’s Irish Pub and Club Harrington for your continued support. Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water Visit our Facebook page, Marine Rescue NSW - Crowdy Harrington, for further information on rescues and weather conditions. Betty Ward Photos: Betty Ward Best Scones on the Coast Open 9am - 4pm Treat yourself to the lovely atmosphere of country cooking at Moorland Cottage.  Delicious home made pies  Teas & espresso coffee  Gluten free options include scones, meals and cakes 300 metres off Pacific Highway, Nth Moorland Ph: 0413 230 831 MOORLAND COTTAGE 34 HANNAM VALE ROAD, MOORLAND

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27 Free financial information Council snippets A SEMINAR on the topic of “Age Pension and Your Choices” Bushfire support and assistance: One of the first priorities of will be held in Harrington on Thursday, December 5, from council’s emergency recovery team has been to support 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in the Harrington Library. The seminar rural, remote and hardest hit communities. It has taken is limited to 15 attendees. water, generators and other essential items to isolated communities hit hard by the fires – beginning with the small Issues covered by the seminar are: village of Bobin.  Eligibility and the pensions income and assets test  The work bonus scheme Rural producers, landholders and others effected by fires  Claiming a pension and concessions, and should visit midcoast.nsw.gov.au/bushfirerecovery for  Tax and overseas travel. information to help you and your family, and for special fodder assistance available. To access fodder assistance and The seminar may be valuable to those that want to know other help call 1800 814 647. more about financial matters, are close to retiring and want to know how to prepare, or have retired and want to Water restrictions: Very high water restrictions are in force understand the pension and the options available. across the MidCoast. Outside watering is restricted to hand-held hoses for 10 minutes only every second day, Bookings are essential: to book call the Financial Information before 9am or after 4pm. Service (FIS) on 136 357, or email [email protected]. Sprinklers and irrigation systems are banned. Watering cans and buckets can be used every second day. Swimming pools The seminar is one of a series run by the Australian Govern- cannot be topped up. As part of the 10-minute allocation ment Department of Human Services. Others available are: vehicles and boats can be washed with a bucket only, with a planning for retirement; getting ready for retirement; living trigger hose for rinsing. in retirement; and general interest seminars. (Continued on page 33) FIS has officers who help you plan for your future financial needs; they can provide certain advice, but they are not financial planners or counsellors.

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29 Cows, controversy and, occasionally, cooperation: Dairying in the Manning Valley, Part 1 IT HAS BEEN SAID that the only constant in life is change. A recent book by Wingham author Bill Beach1 certainly supports the truth of this aphorism in relation to the dairy industry in the Manning Valley. For many decades, from the 1890s onward, dairy farming All shook up: Wooden churns like this one in the and associated dairy processing industries played a major role in extending permanent settlement throughout the Cundletown museum were used in the early days of dairying Manning Valley and speeding its economic development. Dairy farming remains an important industry today, but is so in the Manning Valley. Photo: Tim Yapp different in almost every respect that it would likely be unrecognisable to the pioneers. Thomas Trotter, writing in The Manning River Times, described how butter was made on-farm before the The extent of change in the industry cannot be understood in introduction of centrifugal cream separators. isolation of statewide, national and international forces for change. “At first the milk was ‘set’ overnight in wide shallow dishes and the cream taken off in the morning with a tin skimmer Before dairying and after ripening the cream was churned in an old- Bill Beach points out that European settlement in the fashioned wooden churn. Later, creameries were erected, Manning Valley was hampered by its tenuous transport each equipped with a large turbine separator, the farmers connection with Sydney.2 There was no road between the taking their milk to be separated and the cream being passed valley and the city, and the notorious Manning River bar on to the butter factory for manufacture. Then came the meant that transport of people and goods by sea was often hand separator, each farmer separating his milk and sending subject to expensive delays - if not disaster. the cream to the factory every few days.”5 From the 1830s, itinerant timber-getters were followed by When the Manning Valley’s first butter factory - The Lower pioneering settlers, most of whom had neither the capital Manning Co-operative Dairy Company (LMCD) - was nor the experience necessary to extract more than a established on Mitchells Island in 1893 there were already subsistence living and an occasional meagre surplus from the 130 similar butter factories in NSW.6 Unfortunately, its land. Many different vegetable, fruit and grain crops were opening coincided with two years of significant local flooding tried with very limited success. Eventually maize became the and the most severe economic depression and financial crisis dominant crop in the valley and “the backbone of its in Australia’s history.7 stuttering economy” in the 1880s.3 Despite being under significant financial pressure and taking Early days of the dairy industry some years to reach full capacity, the venture was a success. Australia’s non-indigenous population grew rapidly through The company benefited from being one the earliest co-ops in the latter half of the 19th century, from about 0.4 million in NSW to adopt the Babcock fat test and pay for milk according 1850 to about 3.8m in 1901. Along with increased domestic to its fat content.8 Butter production grew from 15 tons in demand, a growing market in Britain and improving transport 1893 to 260 tons in 1900, (still representing less than 3 per links, three technical innovations in the late 1880s - cent of state-wide production).9 refrigeration, the centrifugal cream separator and the Babcock test for fat content in milk - “would play a major part in transforming dairying from a cottage industry into a major agricultural industry” across NSW.4 In a foreshadowing of today’s testy relationship between dairy farmers and milk processors, difficulties soon developed in the relationship between the LMCD and the Sydney agent through which their butter was sold - with a measure of distrust developing over the prices being paid to the Co-op.10 Growing pains As dairy farming expanded through the valley, the distance and time it took for milk to reach the butter factory inevitably increased. This impacted on the quality of the final product, which in turn affected prices. Innovation: You can see this new-fangled cream separator To combat the problem, a number of creameries (at least 16) were established throughout the valley. Farmers would at Cundletown Museum. Photo: Tim Yapp (Continued on page 30)

30 Cows, controversy and, occasionally, cooperation: Dairying in the Manning Valley, Part 1 (Continued from page 29) deliver milk to their local creamery, usually by boat. Here the cream would be separated using either horse or steam powered centrifugal separators. The cream, being less bulky and easier to transport than raw milk, was then sent to the factory on Mitchells Island to be made into butter.11 Local competition for the LMCD soon emerged when the Australian Dairy Company established a new butter factory at Purfleet near Taree in 1899. One response by the LMCD was to change its name to the The paddlewheel steamer Terara at the Lower Manning Manning River Co-operative Dairy Company (MRDC) in an Butter Factory. effort to retain suppliers who did not identify as being in the “lower” Manning.12 Even within this period, dairy farmers and processors had grown and re-shaped their businesses in response to At this time most farms still milked less than 30 cows and changing economic circumstances and technological relied on unimproved native pastures. However, on-farm developments. This pattern of change would continue apace separators were becoming more affordable and their use as the 20th Century unfolded. (As we shall see in Part 2). was steadily increasing. This had the effect of threatening the viability of the creameries and introduced greater Tim Yapp variability in the quality of cream supplied to the butter fac- tories. All of the MRDC’s creameries were closed by 1905.13 1. Bill Beach (2017), Bringing Prosperity to the Valley: A History of the Manning Valley Dairy Industry, Manning Valley Historical Society Inc, Wingham. 2. Beach, p.7. 3. Beach, Looking ahead p.9. 4. Beach, p.5. 5. Thomas Trotter, The Manning River Times, March 31, 1945, p.5. Only two decades after the establishment of the Mitchells Quoted by Beach, p.14. 6. Beach, p.12. 7. “The depression, which saw a real GDP fall 17 Island butter factory in 1893, dairying in the Manning Valley per cent over 1892 and 1893, and the accompanying financial crisis, which reached a had become the new backbone of a much stronger regional peak in 1893, were the most severe in Australia’s history.” Bryan Fitz-Gibbon and economy. Marianne Gizycki, (2001), A History of Last-Resort Lending and Other Support for Troubled Financial Institutions in Australia, RDP 2001-07, Reserve Bank of Australia. 8. For a job well done... Jan Todd (1994), Milk for the Metropolis: A Century of Co-operative Milk Supply in NSW, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney. 9. Beach, pp.13-122. 10. Beach, p.11. 11. Beach, pp.16-17. 12 Beach, pp.18-20. 13. Beach, pp.21-22. Domestic Cleaning  NBN advice & installation Service  All Electrical Work  TV Aerial & Points Harrington & Surrounds  Data Cabling  Solar Call Rai now 0420 869 610  Air Con  Fans [email protected] ABN 80327505308  LED Lights  PowerPoints TellEverybody Team NATHAN 0407 741 104 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: [email protected] Letters to the editor: [email protected] Please contact the Treasurer of the Chamber - Bronte Dupen on 6556 1125 if you have any queries regarding an advertising invoice.

31 Craig’s fishing report SPRING OF 2019 is proving a testing time for everyone. Jigging pays off: Wyatt and Craig caught these kingfish Constant north-east winds make boaties feel as if they’re jigging the deep water on the October long weekend. never going out to sea. Photo: Craig McCartney While small windows of nice weather do offer up the occasional opportunity, that joy is often short lived as a dirty In the river, flathead are on most fishos hit list at this time of big southerly usually turns up, followed by - you guessed it - year along with whiting and bream. The lizards have been more nor-easters! found pretty well right throughout the system from Harrington to Wingham, with decent fish found everywhere This of course is nothing new to those of you who frequent in between. the Mid North Coast in late spring and we can be thankful that we have plenty of other fishing options to keep us Bait fishing with prawn and whitebait should see you get a amused. few fish, while upsizing and launching out a larger soft plastic or vibe will give you a really good chance of putting a Offshore fishing has been good when the conditions allow. dinosaur on the brag mat. Snapper to 6kg have been brought to scale from the inshore reef systems. Pearl perch have been found wide of Mermaid Tight lines. and off Diamond Head, and flathead numbers up north have been steady for those looking to feast on flathead fillets. Craig McCartney Harrington Beach Bait and Tackle, 2/23 Beach St, Harrington Beach and rock fishing hasn’t exactly been red hot, given the afore-mentioned winds. Some nice bream have been found in the southern corner of Crowdy beach and a few tailor, although not very big, have hit the sand further to the north. The freshwater reaches of the Manning River are extremely low, fish certainly can’t travel too far at the moment and we have seen some excellent fish coming out of the waters west of Wingham. Several nice bass in the mid 40cm range have been found, with shallow divers and surface lures getting their attention. Whiting surface activity is slowly warming up with a few good fish starting to respond to topwater offerings in the lagoon: expect numbers to improve as we move into summer. Bait fishos are definitely out-fishing the artificial brigade at the moment. The breakwall is still producing a steady number of fish, particularly bream and blackfish in all the usual haunts. Blue swimmer crabs are also making an appearance: hopefully we have a great season this year! Taxation Audit Accounting Call Leo for a quote Self Managed Super Funds 34 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE Business & Taxation Advice Ph: 02 6552 6939 Bookkeeping (MYOB/XERO) GST - BAS Mob: 0428 653 980 Appointments available in Harrington P.C. Lic. NO. 5067449 PO Box 1079, Taree 2430 6539 5300 [email protected] Fax: 6557 7448 www.etasca.com.au 22 Pulteney Street Taree 2430

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33 Council snippets (Continued from page 27) prepared by an external planning consultant engaged by council, public submissions made during exhibition, and If your house number is even, water on the even days of the relevant planning legislation and policies. For more month; for houses with odd numbers, water on the odd days information visit midcoast.nsw.gov.au/News-Media/Biripi- of the month. There's no watering at all on the 31st day of Way-DA-lodged. any month. Council offices and facilities: Council offices and facilities Weather forecasts and predictions of water usage indicate reopened on Friday, November 15; it is moving back towards that council will need to tighten restrictions very soon. “business as usual”. Following the state’s disaster Council is asking everyone to ensure they comply with declaration, council immediately responded by suspending mandatory restrictions. For more information visit mid- non-essential services and making its resources available to coast.nsw.gov.au/News-Media/Be-ready-for-tougher- support emergency services. restrictions. General manager Adrian Panuccio released employees Biripi Way (the former Masters site) DA lodged: The DA for directly impacted by the fires so they could look after their repurposing of this site as council’s centralised office may be families and protect their property. Other employees were advertised for comment by the time you receive redirected to wherever emergency services required them; TellEverybody. The DA is for the change of use and fitout of ensuring public safety during road closures, protecting vital the site to a public administration building, including a infrastructure, working to maintain essential water and customer service centre, council chambers, offices and a sewer services, or assisting the region’s Emergency café. It will be on public exhibition until December 6, 2019. Operation Centre. Information on making a submission will be on council’s The former Masters building at Taree continues to be website; submissions should include reasons for support or occupied by the Rural Fire Service as a staging centre; this objection to the application. These reasons should be based will continue for as long as required. on the planning and development issues relevant to the application. A determination on the application will be made Waste Collections: Waste collections have been disrupted by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel, not due to the fires but residents are asked to put bins out as MidCoast Council. usual. Collections may start earlier in the day and continue through Saturdays. The Taree Waste Management Centre on This panel is an independent body that regularly assesses the Bucketts Way, Tinonee, was closed as TellEverybody large projects. In making a determination, the Regional went to press. Planning Panel will have regard to an assessment report

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35 Book review years. Lale is blessed with a happy knack of bringing out the best in others - even his German guard Baertschi assists him in seeing Gita. The Tattooist The Tattooist of Auschwitz focuses on how the camp is run of and on the growing love between the characters, rather than the harsh brutality of the camp, although this is not brushed Auschwitz over. It includes the story of non-Jewish people - including communists, Gypsies and those caught fighting against Hitler Helen Morris - who were brought into the camps. This story is based on the memories of a Slovakian Jew It is impossible to fully appreciate what it was like in named Lale Sokolov and his survival, through a combination Auschwitz or the other camps no matter how much we read, of tenacity, luck and his mastery of languages, amid the but it is through the stories of the survivors that we can try horrors of Auschwitz. to understand, even if only a little. Janice Warner Lale is 25 when he volunteers to take the place of his For a wide range of quality handcrafts, married brother and is shipped off to Auschwitz. Not long locally made … after his arrival Lale meets the camp tattooist Pepan and becomes his assistant. As Lale tattoos the numbers on the terrified new arrivals he feels compassion and the urge to help in some way. One morning Pepan is missing and Lale becomes the chief KENDALL CRAFT CO-OPERATIVE LTD tattooist, a privileged position with separate accommodation and more food. He is soon able to share his extra supplies of Railway Street, Kendall 2439 food and medications with his fellow prisoners. Despite this he feels more alone and fearful. Open every day – l0am to 4pm One day he has cause to look up into the eyes of a beautiful Find us on FACEBOOK girl, Gita, who is destined to become his wife. Amazingly the romance between Lale and Gita flourishes in these dreadful Telephone: 6559 4644 DEFIBRILLATORS — Availability & Location Where When Phone WAL’S PROPERTY Marine Rescue at 7 DAYS 6556 1564 SERVICES 6am – 6pm Emergency contacts the break wall provided after hours Lic 2363 Discovery Parks 7 DAYS 6556 1228 Harrington 9am - 5pm 35 years experience Business Hours 6556 1533 50 Crowdy Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm PEST CONTROL Street Sat 8.30am-2pm 6556 1855 Harrington Mon - Fri 6556 0404 Domestic  Commercial  Rural Beach Pharmacy 9am-5pm Harrington Specialists in all aspects of Medical Centre 7am – 5pm 7 DAYS Pest Control Including: Harrington Waters Golf Club When on duty Michael - 0409 031 005 Termite Inspections & Treatments Garth - 0427 275 229 Harrington Rural Robert - 0413 705 962 Cockroaches, Spiders, Ants, Fire Brigade Defibrillator available when the hall Silverfish, Fleas & Rodents Harrington is being used Memorial Hall Tel: 6556 5345 Mon - Fri 6556 1626 Mob: 0427 214 418 Men’s Shed 8.30am - noon CalcloWuartleooruCs,heprryolfefosrsfiroineandl ly, Harrington SES Defibrillators available service Customer (TUESDAY Night) only when Satisisfaouctrion Crowdy Surf Life 463 Hannam Vale Road, organisations Moorland 2443 focus Saving Club are on duty [email protected]

36 Al’s hair hub Alison would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and will see you in 2020 6556 1040 or 0427 534 702 46 Hogan Street, Harrington HARRINGTON VILLAGE Toni’s Hair HAIR AND BEAUTY THERAPY 2 Dangar Place Coopernook 6556 0480 Specialising in high quality beauty therapy treatments and 6595 7365 nails, creative colours and precision cutting and styling. Open Tuesdays to Fridays THALGO and late Thursday by appointment LA BEAUTE MARINE DE LORENZO AUSTRALIA’S FINEST HAIR CARE Shop 3, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington Open 9.30am to 2pm Monday to Saturday Excluding Christmas Day & Good Friday ~ WE HAVE EVERYTHING ~ Clothing for men, women & children. Linen, sheets, covers, blankets, curtains, crockery, books, CD’s, puzzles, toys and furniture Check in the shed for lots more! Hedges Street, Harrington | 6556 1037

37 CWA News HARRINGTON CWA Branch has had a very busy month. You may have seen us at the Harrington Community Expo on November 2, where we served over 100 morning teas and over 50 lunches, a huge effort by our members lead by the catering committee. The expo serves as a great fundraiser and advertisement for us. At our recent AGM the following members were elected to Christmassy Cheesecake the executive for the coming 12 months: president - Robyn; vice presidents - Dawn and Hazel; 270g of cream biscuits (any type, I use Oreos) secretary - Carole; treasurer - Wendy. 80g butter 750g cream cheese I, Grace, have also stepped into the publicity officer role. I ¾ cup caster sugar spend a lot of time blabbing about the CWA so hopefully this 2 teaspoons gelatine in a ¼ cup boiling water role won’t be too difficult for me. I am looking forward to the 300ml thickened cream next 12 months. 225g cooking chocolate or Melts 6 x Flakes (can substitute any type of chocolate, I use mint Just in time for Christmas, I have included a recipe for an flakes and candy canes) amazing Christmassy Cheesecake that I have made a few times now. Take cream cheese out of the fridge, chop and let it soften. I like that I can substitute a few of the ingredients based on Crush biscuits. Melt butter in microwave and mix with the which event I am taking it to. I hope you enjoy it too! crushed biscuits. Press mixture into a lined 23cm springform pan. Place in the fridge. Grace Cooper Dissolve gelatine in boiling water. Whip cream in a bowl. PS. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook Beat softened cream cheese with the caster sugar in a www.facebook.com/cwaharrington and Instagram separate large bowl. (I find doing this in batches helps). @cwaharrington to be kept up to date with our branch news and upcoming fundraisers. ~ Harrington CWA ~ Melt chocolate or Melts either via stove top or microwave. Extends an invitation to all women Remove some of the cream cheese/caster sugar mixture, and to join the largest Women’s organisation once the melted chocolate has cooled slightly, add both the melted chocolate and gelatine to the mixture. Add removed in Australia. mixture and beat together. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month Once combined well, fold through the whipped cream at 10am, in the Memorial Hall, Harrington. gently. Gently stir through three chopped Flakes. Poor mixture over base and chill for three hours. If you would like more information please call Robyn on 6556 0338 or Decorate with remaining Flakes and candy canes. Carole on 6556 1969 S & M Mowing Everyone is welcome and Gardening Services Find us on Facebook Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce Phone Shayne 0435 838 525 Management Committee Pensioner Discounts President Cliff Hoare 0418 268 998 Small lawns from $20 Vice President Mike Parsons 6556 0188 Reliable & Fully Insured Secretary Wendy Hoare 0408 242 091 ABN 63995 364 094 Treasurer Bronte Dupen 6556 1125 Committee Hugh Lyall Members Matt Pearce Public Officer Adam Nixon 0412 204 732

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39 Men’s shed 37 MEMBERS ATTENDED our AGM on 23 October. Dave Side table: Ken Moores proudly showing off one of his Pollard (president), Bill Burges (vice president), Neville Wood (secretary), John Fisher (treasurer) Mike Kelly and Brett creations. Photo: Nic Broodryk Parker (ordinary committee members), were all reelected unopposed. Ken Moores was elected to replace Dave Finally, a reminder that the Saturday raffle at Club Harrington Johnston who did not renominate. on the fourth Saturday of each month is in aid of the Men’s Shed. Prizes include a selection of good quality meat trays, Personal profile: Ken Moores has an interesting background vouchers for Stones and Club Harrington, as well as an and will bring valuable skills to the committee. Ken grew up opportunity to select one of the craft items on display. Please as a drover’s son in the Coonamble district. On leaving school come and support us on November 23. Tickets go on sale at Ken moved to the Central Coast to join the building trade. He 5.30 and the draw starts at 6.30. later also established a detail joinery business, doing a great deal of work on doors and windows for home restoration Nic Broodryk projects. His love and knowledge of timber developed further with his involvement in the joinery trade. Ken met his wife Claire at a Wednesday-night dance in Wyong. Ken’s association with the Harrington area goes back to 1980 when he bought a block of land at Crowdy Head. The land was previously crown land and there was a condition of purchase that it be developed within two years. He built a two storey house, which became their permanent home when Ken retired in 2000. One of Ken’s passions is fossicking for gold at Georgetown, which is 380 kilometres west of Cairns, whilst on their long winter trips in their motorhome. It was a lucrative hobby for Ken. Over the years he has recovered over 100 ounces of gold, which has helped to fund his lifestyle including financing his Suzuki SUV. Helping out or joining in: Recycling old car batteries is a good source of income for us, so if you have any batteries that you need to dispose of please drop them off at the Shed. You are welcome to drop them off after hours at the designated spot next to the container at the back of the carpark. However, please to not dump any other stuff after hours. Please be aware that the entire area is monitored 24/7 by security cameras. New members are always welcome. If you are interested drop in for a chat or contact the secretary, Neville Wood on 0414 496 746, or the Shed on 6556 1626 during open hours (Monday to Friday 8.00 am to noon). 0431 741 721 Steve’s Handyman Proudly Printed By Services North South West Office Technology > Maintenance and 40 D Muldoon Street, Taree 2430 handyman work Ph: 02 6591 2000 > Odd jobs Email: [email protected] > Yard clean up Fully Insured > Rubbish removal ABN: 35265103020

40 Let’s Talk Telehealth TELEHEALTH REFERS TO the use of information and communications technologies to deliver health services (including diagnosis, treatment and education) by transmitting voice, data, images and information rather than by moving people. It can be particularly valuable in rural and remote areas where access to specialists and medical facilities is limited. Telehealth can be used to conduct specialist consultations Rather than immediately taking unwell residents to hospital, with health professionals via secure transmission video a telehealth consultation can take place. This has assisted in conferencing. Using the internet and software similar to reducing hospital admission rates and geriatric emergency Skype, specialists and their patients can talk, hear and see department presentations. A virtual consultation has the one another via tablets, smartphones or a computer, with benefit of creating less distress for the resident and their the patient in the comfort of their own home. Family mem- family, as residents can remain in the comfort of their own bers and GPs can dial in from their own location if required. room and surroundings. The ability to access this technology is of particular benefit “Telehealth is a valuable visual tool for clinicians supporting not only to frail elderly people living in remote communities, residential aged-care facilities to get the right care in the but also for people living in an aged-care facility or their own right place, at the right time, for elderly residents,” said home. Janean Cole, Anglican Care’s Nurse Practitioner. For example, older people who have trouble getting out and Content supplied by Anglican Care about can use telehealth as a means to avoid the distress, and in some cases confusion or chance of falls, associated with lengthy travel and transfers to see a specialist. Another valuable use for this technology is when hospitals partner with aged-care providers to use telehealth as a tool to assess residents living in residential aged-care homes.

41 Defeating foot pain use restrictive boots, limit walking or ceasing activity. Eliminating activity can in fact inhibit the recovery process. FOOT PAIN IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, and the label “plantar fasciitis” is often given to a certain kind of foot pain. 2. Look up from the foot This diagnosis, however, is having to be reevaluated in the Another common misconception is that because the pain face of emerging information. is in the foot, the only body part we should be looking at is, in fact, the foot. Plantar fasciopathy (what this The suffix “-itis” connotes the presence of inflammation as condition is now more accurately called) is a condition the predominant feature of this condition, but very often this that develops over time. While it manifests in foot pain, is found not to be the case. problems further up the leg - in the knee, hip, pelvis or lower back - nearly always contribute. Inflammation is not always present and may not be the most important factor contributing to pain. Not all foot pain is 3. There’s likely nothing “wrong” with your feet plantar fasciitis. Flat, arched, wide, narrow. Feet come in all shapes but that’s not the main reason you’ll have pain. “Do I need But you might be thinking, “what’s in a name, why does it orthotics?” is a common question. Orthotics may provide matter?” relief in certain circumstances and may be a part of the treatment picture for some, but are not inevitable. It matters because sloppiness in the way we name, describe and explain conditions, means we can’t be sure that the ap- 4. You can’t see pain proach we take is properly targeted and likely to be effective. Scans of the tendon in people with and without acute More importantly, when you know what’s actually going on, plantar fasciopathy often look very much the same. This it helps you get better faster. tells us that scans cannot be relied on to paint a picture of the health of foot structures in this condition. To solve problems that haven’t been solved, we have to think in new ways. So, if you’re struggling with foot pain, So, if you want to treat your foot pain, make sure your consider these four points that address where people most healthcare team can help you understand your foot pain, commonly go astray. teach you how to help manage it yourself, and show you the steps you need to take to actually get better. 1. Say “no” to outright resting Managing the stresses that your foot experiences and John Stevens that contribute to pain can be achieved without having to ESSAM EAP, Exercise physiologist

42 Business Directory Dressmaker Vivienne Moitiè Kate Christian Telephone: 6556 1799 or 0409 502 340 Marriage Celebrant Harrington and Crowdy Head Special occasion garments ~ Garments copied, no pattern needed ~ Alterations & restyling ~ Hems 0414 704 701 Jabiru Drive, Harrington NSW 2427 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 Harrington  Pet Sitting in your home PET SERVICES  House Sitting Full tree service, landscaping, gardening,  Dog Walking rubbish removal and house painting. 0422 922 494 Now offering ORGANIC CERTIFIED WEED SPRAYING For a quote contact RICK KROT 0415 682 425 ABN 985 480 40941 Email: [email protected] [email protected] | facebook.com/Harringtonpetservices OP SHOP COOPERNOOK Lower Manning Uniting Church Wednesday and Thursday open 9am - 2pm 1st Saturday every month open 9am - 2pm 6 Petrie Street, Coopernook, NSW, 2426 Lawn Mowing and Edges ADVERTISING IN TELLEVERYBODY From $10, Gardening Advertising - prior to advertising (not classifieds) please Pensioner Discounts contact Kym Stanley, Editor, 6556 0031. Phone Geoff on 0437 362 729 Advertising and Classified booking forms are available at:  Harrington Post Office or Murray Jurkowski  by emailing Kym at [email protected]. Computer Service and Support Completed forms can be lodged: In Person - at the Harrington and surrounds Harrington Post Office or By Email - [email protected] Ph: 0474 567 346 All advertisements and contributions must be received by  [email protected] facebook.com/TLCBloke the 12th of the month or by the Friday before if the 12th is on the weekend or a public holiday. NEW TO HARRINGTON - 0417 189 845 BELLY DANCING CLASSES every Wednesday night Advertising Rates 5.30pm for an hour. Cost: $14 1/16 page (Business Directory) W: 9cm x H: 3cm $22 Lots of fun. Make lots of new friends 1/8 page W: 9cm x H: 6.5cm $44 1/4 page W: 9cm x H: 13cm $88 WELLNESS STRETCH & STRENGTH CLASSES 1/2 page W: 18cm x H: 13cm $175 Thursday morning, 9.15am for 1 hour Full page W: 18cm x H: 26.5cm $350 Memorial Hall, Pilot St, Harrington Classifieds: Minimum size 4 lines $20. Extra lines $5 each. $14 per class. 0417 189 845 Maximum 47 characters per line - includes spaces and punctuation. All advertisements are to be submitted in high resolution jpg file format in the sizes specified.

43 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: Robert McPherson 0413 705 962, Deputy Captain: Garth Honeysett 0427 275 229. 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, [email protected] 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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