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ushtelegraphREAD US ONLINE: thebushtele.com.au THURSDAY 7 March 2013 Est. 1986THE BEROWRAWALLABIES inconjunction withthe NRL and NorthSydney JuniorRugby Leagueare conducting a FREE Come & TryRugby League Clinic in preparation forseason 2013 for Boys and Girls fromU6s to U12s.Every child who participates in the clinic will go intothe draw to win a NSW State of Origin jersey signedby Laurie Daley!WHEN: Friday 8th March 2013VENUE: Warrina St Oval, Warrina St BerowraTIME: 4–5pmCOST: FREEFor more information contact:Lisa Jeffreys 0404 816 125 or Jessica Palmer 0411 159 428WEDNESDAYSUPER SPECIALDURING THE MONTHOF MARCH20% OffALL SERVICESexcludingkids cuts and retail.We’re located at383 Pacific Highway, Asquith(Opposite Asquith Railway Station)Denyse Guieseppe JamesKeith Michael Sonjawww.keithsoames.com.au02 9987 0011Helpingpeople findhomes inthe HornsbyShire since1969

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KING OF THE RIVERFishing CompetitionA Fundraiser to provide much neededcommunity facilities for the small riversidevillage of Wendorie Park, King of the RiverFishing Competition promises to be a dayfull of entertainment.Fishers and onlookers alike are invited on Saturday 16 th of MarchWEIGH INEntry fees: For pre registrations or queries regarding ourevent email your contact details to email address:wendoreekingoftheriver@yahoo.comHornsby Craft Fair …Autumn Special!Sydney Upper North Shore’s largest regular indoor craft fair,Hornsby Craft Fair, is on again this Sunday 10th March 2013from 11am to 4pm.Held four times a year the Hornsby Craft Fair kicks off 2013 with itsAutumn Special at the Hornsby RSL Auditorium where you can seeA very convenient way to browse and perhaps buy some uniqueThere’s plenty of free onsitewith normal club entryStall Holder enquiries:hornsbycraftfair@hotmail.com orphone Russell on: 0423 778 981.Mobilising a Cure for MelanomaJoin us! 24 March at 9.30am departing from ManlyLocal resident Sarah Roosink’s story:Body Checks are Vital:* Melanoma is THE most common cancer in young Australians aged 15-39 year olds* In 20-34 year olds, melanoma kills more young Australians than any other single cancerPhoto above: 8-5 Mon-Fri8-12 Sat9456 7456Located behind Club BerowraALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS REGO CHECKS WHILE U WAIT AIR/COND REGAS AUTO ELECTRICALTYRES BATTERIES NOW LPG CERTIFIED Assured ConveyancingPh: (02) 9456-0390Nikki Summerhayes Licensed Conveyanceror 0414 847 886Licence No. 10593437am-7pm 7 DAYS A WEEKBuying or SellingFlat conveyancing feeMobile Servicewe come to youFast and efficientCall Nikki at any time to discussyour sale or purchaseThe Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013 3

ST. LEO’S CATHOLICCOLLEGEWahroongaEnrollingNowfor Year 7 | 2014 & 2015Students in Year 5 and siblingsshould enrol now for 2015Open DayFriday, 8 March | 9.15am–11.45amEnter via Yardley Avenue or Unwin Road Prospective ParentInformation EveningTuesday, 12 March | 7.00pmLight of Christ Centre | Enter via Unwin Road College Registrar Phone: 02 9487 3555 orEmail: stleos@dbb.catholic.edu.au | www.stleos.nsw.edu.auLargeenough for choice,small enough to careExperience qualitylearning, quality teachingand positive relationshipsConfident, competentCatholic young menand women ofconscienceF/Field 2173/2ST. PATRICK’SCatholic Primary School AsquithBODYThursday 14th March, 9.30-11.00am4The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013

‘Every Child Counts’at Catholic schoolsCatholic Schoolsin the Hornsbydistrict will celebrateCatholic SchoolsWeek from March 10to 16 with a host ofactivities and eventsdesigned to highlightthe theme, ‘EveryChild Counts’.Director of Schools forMr Peter HamillCounts’ theme liesat the core of what itmeans to be a Catholic“Our Catholic schoolsare very focused onbelieve that each childis created by God toExtending Mathematical Understanding.Local Catholic SchoolsSt Bernard’s Catholic SchoolSt Patrick’s Catholic SchoolSt Leo’s Catholic SchoolSteve NoakesLaing + Simmons0431 620 422The Plant KingdomFor more information ring Bill 9498 6052 or Wendy 91445600, or visit www.blandfordia.org.auA Granny Flat Can MaximiseYour Rental ReturnMany council areas have easedI believe that the additional incometrack your ability to build a substantialThe increased income can substantiallyCheck with your local council as toPlease contact Steve Noakes on0431 620 422 in regards to anyreal estate matters.St Benedicts Monastery 48 th Country Fairannual Country Fair in theirthis Sunday 10 th MarchWith the feel of a real countryas Tours of the Monasterywww.benedictine.org.au/go/countryfairThe Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013 5

BUSH TELE LETTERSDear BT,RE: the Game and Feral Animal Control Act2002 TBTW 28/2/13Feral pests and animals do great harm to ourfauna.Last year, NPWS removed over 54,000 feralanimals including pigs, dogs, cats, foxes, deerand goats from our national parks and reserves.This work was undertaken by NPWS rangers withthe assistance of contracted shooters.This existing program will now be extended byinviting restricted licensed shooters to assist withpest eradication and control in 79 out of 799 parksand reserves across the State. Similar programshave operated in Victoria and South Australia formany years.Only those persons who hold a restricted gamelicence will be permitted to help remove feralanimals from our national parks. Under nocircumstances will this program operate in anymetropolitan, wilderness or World Heritage area.This new program will commence later in 2013under strict conditions mandated by the Ministerfor the Environment.Further information in relation to how the programwill operate in individual parks will be available inthe lead up to the commencement of the program- www.environment.nsw.gov.au.This is a responsible conservation program thatwill build on existing pest eradication programs inour national parks.Barry O’Farrell MP, PremierDear BT,Imagine my shock (being a new rabbit owner)when I heard about the imminent release of thecontroversial Calici virus into public areas, whichwas due to happen on 1st March!vet. It was suggested that I have my rabbitvaccinated for $96. The intentional release ofthe virus is intended to kill off the wild rabbits butunfortunately can be transmitted to pet rabbitsby “biting insect, inhalation, or contact with aninfected rabbit”. Death is usually 30-40 hours aftercontracting the virus.I understand the need to reduce feral rabbits butdoing it with a virus that was accidently releasedfrom a South Australian island in 1995 surerings alarm bells for me. In an article I found, itsays that the vaccine for the Calici virus has notreduced the incidence of the disease. This couldmean the vaccine does not work, or the vaccinewas given to animals that were not at risk anyway.Fox baiting is in sign-posted areas where localswalk their dogs, so if you keep your dog awayfrom those areas you’re pretty safe. However, theCalici virus, is spread by biting insects and in onearticle I found, this offers an answer for how thevirus accidently escaped the quarantine island inmethods!) may be to blame. And also reading upon more info, I see there is a Feline Calici virus aswell. Mmmm … wonder how that happened??Then again, in yet another googled article, I amreminded that the myxomatosis disease is still outand about. However, this disease does not seemto have a vaccine so it is recommended that youscreen your rabbit hutch to avoid biting insectsand contact with wild rabbits. I have found that thevirus can live on clothing (in the right conditions)for one month.Any further information others may know aboutthis issue may make for some interesting reading.(Name withheld) Rabbit owner, BerowraProudly sponsored byBEROWRA RSL CLUBwww.clubberowra.comph: 9456 1844reception@clubberowra.comTHURS 7 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph WeeklyOUT TODAY!Hawkesbury River Writers (www.hrw.org.au) meet at 7pm at the Club in Kowan Rd,Mooney Mooney. Enq: Lynette 9456 4342.The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW, MountColah Group, meet at Asquith Leisure &Learning Centre, Lords Ave., Asquith 10am.Enquiries: Jacqueline 9476 3251.Know Your Bible is a non denominationalwomen’s Bible study. We meet at 10.30am at StMarks Berowra. Enq Connie 9456 1536.Meet the Author at Hornsby Library6:30pm. Meet award winning journalist, CarolineOverington, author of Sisters of Mercy. Pleasebook on 9847 6614 or library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. $5 ticket includes light refreshments.Probus Club of Berowra Meeting and AGMat Uniting Church Hall, Alan Road, Berowra Htsat 11am. Speaker Gary Cook on “Take a CloserLook at the State Library NSW”. Enq 9457 9243.FRIDAY 8 TH MARCHFriday Bingo 10am at Berowra CommunityHealth Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Road,Berowra Hts. Sandra or Marie on 9456 3344.Friday Fellowship and Luncheon – St PaulsAnglican Church, Pearces Corner, Wahroonga10:30am service. Guest speaker Lyall Pogue.ABC English Conversation GroupHornsby, 1pm to 2:30pm at The Performing ArtsCentre, Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby/Waitara.Not suitable for absolute beginners of Englishlanguage. Pia 0422 695 458.Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinsons SupportGroup Turramurra Uniting Church, TurramurraAve 10am to 12. Morning tea followed by a concertfeaturing Judy Bailey. Diana Rynkiewicz 9488 7092.Meet the Author at Hornsby Library, at10:30am. Meet Gillian Guthrie, author of “Childless:library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Free event.Australian Plants Society-North ShoreGroup will be held at 8pm in the Beatrice TaylorHall at Willow Park, 25 Edgeworth David Ave,Hornsby. Details at www.blandfordia.org.auSAT 9 TH MARCHComputer Club welcomes beginners to Geeksat Hornsby RSL. 3.00 to 5.00pm. All softwareprograms, hardware, personal computer problems,Q&A. Cost: Annual fee only, $5.00. Ted 9487 1418.SUN 10 TH MARCHHawkesbury River Dragonboat Clubtrains every Sunday morning at Parsley BayBrooklyn. Contact hawkesbury.riverdragons@gmail.com or Jenni on 0439 945 628.St Benedict’s Monastery 48th AnnualCountry Fair 10:30. Plants, cakes, goods,farm produce for sale; jumping castle, facepainting, BBQ. Tours of the Monastery. Visit www.benedictine.org.au/go/countryfair; 9653 1159.MON 11 TH MARCHMonday Cards (500), Scrabble & Jigsaw10.30am-1pm at Berowra Community HealthCentre, 123 Berowra Waters Rd. Call 9456 3344.NSW Justices Association Hornsby 7pmAsquith Leagues Club. Guest speakers, trainingsessions. Enq Gavin 0407 289 203.Berowra U3A “Affairs of Interest”Balcony Room Berowra Community Centre10am-12noon. Speaker Tom Richmond on “BlackDeath & Other Historical Misfortunes”.Free Learn To Meditate Hornsby -WillowCommunity Centre- Leisure and Learning Hall7:30-9:00PM - Ph: 0425 223 304.TUES 12 TH MARCHHornsby and Districts Amateur RadioClub Inc informal meeting, Mt Colah CommunityCentre, Pierre Close, 8:00pm. www.hadarc.org.auPennant Hills VIEW Club lunch at 11am atPennant Hills Golf Club. Guest speaker, authoressAnn Henderson. Bookings: Jacqui 9481 9124.Women’s Interfaith Sharing Hornsbyis a group of local women who want to exploreour different faiths while respecting each other’sspiritual paths. 7:15pm, Hornsby Library. EnqAmelia 0414998349 or interfaithwish@gmail.comWED 13 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph Deadline for editioncoming out Thurs 21st MarchWednesday Lunch Club, home style 2course hot meal – 11:30 at Berowra CommunityHealth Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Rd. CallSandra or Marie on 9456 3344.Berowra Senior Citizens Club 9am–12Berowra Community Centre, Gully Rd, Berowra inthe Balcony Room. Enq Alan Foody 9457 0627.Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre‘Unveiled’. March 13–24 10–5pm. 0404 094 322.THURS 14 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph WeeklyOUT TODAY!Berowra Toastmasters Club 7:15 for 7:30pmBerowra Community Centre. Ray 9456 3828.Know Your Bible women’s Bible study.10.30am at St Marks Berowra. Connie 9456 1536.Berowra Garden Club Berowra CommunityHealth Centre in the rear building 123 BerowraWaters Road at 7.30pm. Guest speaker AnthonyGrassi, topic Frangipanis. Pam 9456 2070.Suicide Prevention Workshop, 6.30-9.30pm.Mosman Seniors Centre, Mosman Square, SpitJunction. Lifeline workshop for those with noprior knowledge of suicide prevention. Cost $20.admin@lifelineh2h.com or phone 9498 8805.BEROWRA RSL CLUBHappy Hour!!Now Wednesdays 4.30pm,Fridays 5.30pm andSundays 4pmFame Trivia with Bob everyTuesday Night 7.30pmFree live entertainment everyFriday Night15th March The 3 P’s featuringPresent this voucher for:FRI/SAT RAFFLES - BUY $10 OFTICKETS & GET $10 FREE TICKETSBEROWRARSL CLUB LIMITED- Ph: 9456 1844VALID FRIDAY & SATURDAY MEAT/SEAFOOD RAFFLES.NOT VALID IN CONJUCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.VALID UNTIL 30-Apr-2013.(PROMOTION CODE - BT170113)6The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013

BUSH TELE LETTERSDear BT,I would like to thank Ray Hadley at 2GBand to commend him on his communitymental health. Ray and Chris Smith haveI ring Chris Smith on the open-line at 2GBto discuss many matters which happen inour community.Sean & Kerrie McArdle, Berowra HtsDear BT,I wish to publically convey my thanks tothe doctors, nurses and all levels of staffat Hornsby-Kuring-gai Hospital.Recently I needed major surgery and hadto spend 7 days in hospital.I was so impressed with the quality ofcare and the friendliness of the staff.At all times I received attentive andprofessional care.Hornsby Kuring-gai Hospital provided mewith world class service and support.David Gillan, Mt. Kuring-gaiDear BT,It appears people have different attitudesto nature strips. These are actually ownedby council but generally maintained by theoccupants of the premises they adjoin.Most people in my neighbourhood takecare of their nature strips, sometimesincluding gutters which get clogged withleaves and bark. (When the councilsweeper hasn’t been around.)It concerns me that some nature strips areleft unkempt and weeds are left to seed.Some seeds end up in storm water (whichdrains to Berowra Creek as the stencilson the gutters inform us) and germinatein our bushland which is bad for ourenvironment. At the same time there aregenerous people who go out of their wayto help those who are physically unable tocare for their nature strip.It is great that most people have a senseof pride in caring for our wonderfulbushland suburbs.Paula Geraghty, Mount ColahDear BT,Land in Berowra Hts is currently beingcleared so that 2 x two storey buildingscan be erected. This will affect 10 homesand due to State Legislation, no Councilapproval is required which means thatthese 10 home owners have no say inthis development.We had a meeting with Council on 23rdFebruary at the block and were told thereis nothing they can do. We contacted aTown Planner who advised that our onlycourse of action would be to take this tocourt which would cost about $50,000and we had little chance of winning.We have no problem with single storeydwellings on this property; everyone hasa right to build on their land, but not toinform the neighbours of their plans dueto State Legislation is a sorry state ofaffairs. This will adversely affect the valueof our homes, sunlight and privacy due todouble storey buildings.Come on Matt Kean MP, have a look atthis State Legislation before Berowrabecomes a concrete jungle.Berowra concerned residentCLUB NEWSOn the 16th February we ran thefor many years.This was a fantastic success forthe club with many kids from allover the shire attending. Thankyou to all the volunteers who putin countless hours not just on thenight but the weeks leading up tothe event.Blue Light Disco will be held onthe 25 th May.Boxing is thriving at the club withlots of young pugilists coming andjoining the club. We are pleased tosee one of the original sports thatthe club provides doing so well.Senior Futsal starts in Marchif you would like to enter a teamplease contact the club for moredetails.Call 94772310 or emailhornsby@pcycnsw.org.au toDementia Carers’Support GroupIf you care for someone withmemory loss or an elderly personand need support or informationjoin us and hear our guest speakerMerideth Sindel, author of recentlypublished book “Caring forsomebody with Dementia”.Convener & Facilitator is RoslynCurran, Senior Social Worker,Rehab & Aged Care Services withHornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service.The Group meets 2.30pm Thursday14 March 2013 at BerowraCommunity Health Centre 123Berowra Waters Rd, Berowra Hts.Attendance is free and afternoon teais provide. RSVP: Marie 9456 3344.WANTED!Personal Carers andSupport Workersfor permanent part-time shiftsin Hornsby, Wahroonga, St Ivesand Killara.Must be able to provide in-homepersonal care and transport forspecial outings. Immediate start.Experience preferred but notessential. Full training provided.Must have own fully insured carand driver’s license.Please call Amanda Barryat Community ConnectionsAustralia on 1300 364 688to apply.CHINESE NEW YEARDragon Boating CompStory and photo by Peter DavisBuckets of pouring rain couldn’t dampen thespirits of the hearty Hawkesbury dragon boatersthat met at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour for thisyear’s celebratory regatta.Dragon Boat Clubs from across the state.Our country cousins took on the big city clubs insplashes of water and colour that have come totypify this spectacular regatta.Hawkesbury River Dragons HDR were presentresplendent in their orange, blue and whitesporting regalia.Some of the big city clubs such as Easts,Mavericks and Sloths could muster opens crewsof men that would readily push the AustralianWallaby pack across the ten metre line. Thephoto shows one of the smaller members of theSloth team David Hammond (in purple) muscling up to one of our big guns(in orange) Vic Gleeson. The race was a David and Goliath battle, thoughunlike the biblical tale the little guy (&girls) were defeated.As Grubber Jordisonevery race to nip at the heels of these monstrously bigger clubs.The all women’s crew are no longer underdogs and have cemented theirstanding as a force to be reckoned with by repeatedly reaching top 3by Paul and Katie Gardner and Pippi Eisner.race that the boat didn’t hit the wall even though (through their exertions)the paddlers always “hit the wall”.We are currently seeking ex-footballers, wrestlers, boxers, gymnasts andweight-lifters to help out in our boats “engine room” OR if you’d just like toexercise outside of a gym and on one of the world’s most beautiful rivers…Email: Hawkesbury.riverdragons@gmail.comThe Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013 7

DON’T TURN ABLIND EYE TO YOURFAMILY MEDICAL HISTORYIn the lead up to this year’s World Glaucoma Week, 10-16 March,Specsavers Hornsby optometrist and co-owner Roland Tan is urgingresidents to talk about their family medical history.“First degree relatives of glaucoma patients have an 8-fold increasedrisk of developing the disease, so it’s important we know the conditionsour family members have been diagnosed with so that we’re not caughtunawares,” Mr Tan said.Alarmingly, 50% of people with glaucoma in Australia are currentlyundiagnosed [i] .“Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and isknown as the ‘sneak thief of sight’ because it has very few symptoms untilthe condition is advanced,” he added. “If glaucoma goes undetected it cangradually destroy your eyesight, leaving you blind.”Mr Tan reminds the community that simply talking about your family’smedical history and having a regular eye test could save your sight:“Over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma and whilst it is more commonas people get older, it can occur at any age. If caught early, appropriatetreatment can prevent further deterioration to sight, but we cannot undodamage once it has occurred.“Knowing your family medical history will help you and your healthproviders make a more informed decision about prevention and screeningfor a range of conditions and ensure you are able to keep avoidableconditions at bay.”Specsavers recommends everyone, particularlythose over the age of 40 or with family history ofeye conditions includingglaucoma, have acomprehensive eye testevery two years[i]http://www.glaucoma.org.au/ fun rides market stalls kids kornercars junior area international food stallsgames emergency services & more!THOMSON LANDSCAPE& GARDEN SUPPLIES P/LAlso trading as BEROWRA SAND & SOILONLY SITUATED AT44 BEAUMONT RD, MT KURING-GAIHUGE SAVINGS ON . . .Pavers & Masonry Retaining Walls (C&M, Boral,Austral, Erosion Control Stone Masonry, PGH, Hanson.)Treated pine sleepers, Logs & LatticeWater tanks in stockLarge selection of Mulches availableFirewood, sand, soils and composts, landscape& building supplies and much moreMON - FRI - 7 - 5SAT - 7 - 3SUN - 8 - 129457 8016OPEN8The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013

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social snippetsTHANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOUTony and Mouse Hayes, Tony andSusan Kelly, Dan and Kathy Polaskiand everyone else who helped out.FRIENDS........THE FINEST WORD INANY LANGUAGE.Thank you friends for everything you didto make my 50th birthday so special.All the decorations, outfits, balloons,every little detail did not go unnoticedand it all meant the world to me. Mybeautiful banner made by a womanwith a huge heart Susan Kelly is a workof art and I will cherish it always. Alsothank you to everyone who came toshare the day with me. I have memoriesto last a life time.I WILL ALWAYSLOVE YOU WITH ATHOUSAND HEARTS.Valerie WingroveCreative BerowraIS BLOGGING!As Creative Berowra member, SarahMenary has discovered the market stallholders have some really interestingbackgrounds and great stories to tell,so to celebrate them she’s started ablog. Jump on line to creativeinberowra.wordpress.com and get the low down onthe who and why with a bit of goss on ourfantastic stall holders.You’ll also get to catch up on thehappenings at Creative Berowra and, ifyou want to know about creative events,workshops, businesses and people inour community, why not sign up for themonthly newsletter to come straight toyour inbox. Just go to the home pageof the Creative Berowra website.www.creativeberowra.com.auSEE YOU AT THE MARKETS!Sunday 10th MarchBerowra Public School10am -2pmEARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONis ImportantSTARTING SCHOOL IS A KEY TRANSITION IN A CHILD’S LIFE.This transition often encompasses movement to larger environmentsand from highly personalised to less personalised relationships. It is atransition to a different learning environment where a child’s resilienceand self-help skills are important assets in supporting confidence.Research confirms that children who have had the opportunity toaccess a quality early childhood education programme have a greaterchance of a positive start to school life and the impact a quality earlychildhood programme has on learning outcomes is seen to be longlasting. Research in recent years also provides greater understandingof the important brain development that occurs during the early yearsand that this is a pivotal time in a child’s life.At Mt Colah Preschool Kindergarten the qualified and talentedEducators understand the importance of a successful transition toschool, which results in children who like school and who show steadygrowth in academic and social skills. Our educational programmeplaces a strong emphasis on school readiness and is delivered in a funand supportive environment. Educators take time to understand eachchild’s strengths and abilities to ensure they receive the support theyneed.Now is the time to look ahead and plan for your child. We welcomeyour enquiry at any time and invite you to attend our Open Day.Come along and see our Preschool in action and meet our fantasticteam of Educators.For more information please see visit our website atwww.mtcolahpreschool.com.au.Mt Colah Preschool Open DayDate: Thursday, March 14th from 10am – 12pmCnr Amaroo Avenue and Pacific HwyMt ColahPh: 9476 4101CHRISTOPHERJOHN DAVOREN19 March 1963– 10 February 2013Residents who lived in the Berowra area in the1990’s might remember a young Constableby the name of Chris Davoren. He waschosen to work at Berowra Police Stationby Sgt Peter Redman and he was quicklynicknamed “Dasher” due to the enthusiasmand energy he applied to his work.Chris became a police officer against all odds.He was diagnosed with Leukaemia whenhe was 21 years old and after his recovery,decided to follow in his father’s footsteps andjoin the police force. He was first stationed atPymble Police Station before being transferredto Hornsby and then, finally Berowra.He quickly made friends in the Berowraarea and would often be seen walking hisGerman Shepherd “Sammy” around thestreets. In 1998, he returned to his hometown,Newcastle and continued to work as a policeofficer before retiring due to ill health.Chris passed away peacefully on Sunday10th February after a long illness. Family andclose friends celebrated Chris’s life in a simpleservice in Newcastle on Friday 15th February.His nieces and nephews had decorated hiswhite casket, on which the congregation wereinvited to write their final messages of love andremembrance.Chris Davoren is survived by his mother Jan,father John, sisters Madonna, Majella andBernadette and his brother Matthew. His threedogs, Rex, Frog and Koko are still waiting atthe gate for him to come home. Sadly, they arenow awaiting adoption.CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSuites 20-21The Madison25-29 Hunter StHORNSBYMGAmaree garrett & associatesPh: 9485 3400Fax: 9485 3499HORNSBYVolunteerwith9983 1644MAKE EADIDIFFERENCEMEET NEW PEOPLEGET FIT!volunteering@easycaregardening.org.auOPEN DAYThursday, March 14th10am-12pmCome and visit us to see for yourself!For more information please visit our websitewww.mtcolahpreschool.com.au9476 410414The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013

PricelessPearlsBy Ralph EstherbyWHAT WAS THAT???It started with a low growl which almost soundedlike a yawn and was quickly followed by a largecracking sound as the 30 metre tall tree in myneighbour’s garden decided it wanted to behorizontal rather than vertical.As it fell, it demolished a fence line and cameto rest against my neighbour’s garage. Its rootscompletely lifted my fence and rose garden – butit was amazing that it did not do more damage.Everyone was thankful that no-one was hurt.It could have easily been much worse – forinstance, if the tree had fallen the other wayit certainly would have demolished my houseand who knows what could have been theoutcome?When it happened we all rushed outside butit was pretty clear that there was not a lot thatcould be done in the wind and the rain. Soafter the adrenalin wore off we went back tobed and listened to the wind and the rain as itcontinued to buffet the house. The light of daymade the carnage more real and again wewere thankful that it was not much worse.This last week we have had visits from the SES,the Fire Brigade and Arborists and they havestarted the clean up work. Soon will come thefencing contractors and in a couple of weeksI am sure that this will become nothing morethan a memory of a turbulent time.Upheaval comes in a lot of forms and oftenwhen you are least expecting it: Marriageswhich seemed secure can be uprooted;Careers which brought you satisfaction cancome to an abrupt end; Health issues cancompletely change the way you live your life;Financial limitations can force you to have todownsize or even move; Pressures and stresscan invade your life and challenge your mentalhealth – and any one of these is worse than atree falling in your front garden.Often when things go wrong I know that it is upto me to fix them but this was different – therewas no way I could fix this – it needed expertswith heavy machinery to achieve the task andso they got on and did it and I am so thankfulfor their assistance.So in the midst of your troubles don’t forget tolet others help but also don’t forget the Lordwho watches over you… “This poor man criedout, and the LORD heard him, And saved himout of all his troubles.” ..Psalms 34:6DO YOU HAVE A COMMENT OR AQUESTION?ralph.estherby@gmail.com‘Breakthrough Church’, meets at9.30am Sundays at the Performing ArtsCentre (Old Bowling Club) - EdgeworthDavid Ave Hornsby - 9477 7222For theLoveof BeautyREMOVEUNSIGHTLY DARKPIGMENT SPOTSRegardless of where they are -face, chest, arms, legs.The procedure is quick &painless amazing results thatcan last years.We have a solution for yourconcerns: We treat skinirregularites.Call for free consultation.www.fortheloveofbeauty.com.auFOR THE LOVE OF BEAUTY9476 6090Does your childhave difficultywith talking orunderstanding?Children with speech or languagehelp children reach their potential bothspecialises in helping children agedand understanding, using words andis also experienced in supportingPh: 0405 388 274www.smalltalkspeech.com.Mel’s Hair & BeautySpecialising in all areas ofHAIR AND BEAUTYEARS, NOSE & NAVEL PIERCING9456 2188Shop 10, Berowra Village, Turner RoadACUPUNCTURE &HERBAL CLINICWilliam Zhang Yu HuiAcupuncturist & HerbalistGraduated in TCM (Uni Guang Zhou)Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS)460 Pacific Hwy ASQUITHPh/fax: 9987 2938HEEL PAIN“It is not necessary toput up with HEEL PAIN,”says Mrs ChardPODIATRIST.There are several causes of heelpain, the most common beingPLANTAR FASCIITISPlantar Fasciitis is simply inflammationof the big strong band on the bottomof the foot (the plantar fascia).Symptoms usually begin as a ‘stonebruise’ type of pain, increasing tochronic pain, especially first thing inthe morning or after rest.This kind of pain is easily treated byrealigning the foot and leg, whichreduces the trauma, allowing theinjured foot to repair.FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL9482 2227.519 Pacific Hwy. Mt Colah.WE TREATPainful Feet, Heels, Legs,Knees, Hips and Low Back Pain,Corns, Calluses, Painful Toenails,Tinea, Growing Pains.Prescription orthoses suitable forall footwearCHILDREN, DIABETES PATIENTSPRIMARY HEALTH CARE PLANSAND VETERAN AFFAIRPATIENTS WELCOME.Hornsby-Asquith PodiatryPHONE: 9482 2227Come along and share feelings &experiences associated with theloss of your loved oneThe Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013 15

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