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Hurray, Spring is here! You can smell it in the air.

We had the pleasure of interviewing one of Australia’s most eminent cardiologists and Wahroonga resident, Dr Ross Walker, who says, “There is no justification to add sugar to anything nor to have sugary foods, there is

enough sweetness in fruits and vegetables”. He shares some practical advice about how to look at every moment of the day as a self-improvement program, and how to reduce your intake of pills, sugars and salts. He talks about the importance of supplements, disagrees with many current claims in the media, and his favourite local places.

We hope you enjoy this jam-packed issue full of inspirational local people, beauty, education, lifestyle and more! Have a wonderful Spring!

Wendy Kwei, Make-up Artist Wendy has contributed to magazines such as Vogue (Australia),

Neiman Marcus (US), Gourmet Traveller (Aus), British Airways (Global), and several international and Australian films.

Rebecca Louie, Co-Editor Rebecca grew up in Turramurra and is married with two children. She is a trained teacher and worked for many years in the not-for-profit sector. She is now working for Living Local in various capacities.

Maree Turk – MarEE’s PhotographEE Maree is a wife, mum, secondary teacher and photographer. “I love working at Living Local, capturing photos of our local area, it’s always a pleasure and great fun!”

Contributors: Dennis Collins, Joan Rowland, Tina Vartis, Mark Lewin, Dan Yee, Wendy McCready, Annika Tierney, Sarah Rudolf, Trevor Ambrose, Jenni Wray, Richard Jackson, Dr Sean Seeho, Allan Waldon, Krystyna Zawadzka, Kevin Hinder.

SECTIONS Page 6 LETTERS&CompsPage 8 SOCIAL&Local What’s on As Voted by You Local Pics Local Music Scene ReviewsPage 12 FASHION&Beauty BB Mania Kora Product ReviewsPage 18 EDUCATION Local School Updates Toys for ChristmasPage 29 COVER Feature Dr Ross WalkerPage 33 COMMUNITY NewsPage 38 YOUR Health Sleep well in Pregnancy You and Chronic Pain Organic Gardening6 LIFE Style Financial Planning Public Speaking Success Local History Spring FoodPage 54 BEYOND Local Nepal Update Day Trip Reader’s Travel Story Africa in all of Us App Reviews SudukoPage 60 YOUR Home SectionYH9 DEALS & Promotions

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Mail: PO Box 3116, North Turramurra, 2074 | Phone: 0417 059 225 Email: [email protected] | www.livinglocalguide.com.auLiving Local is a seasonal magazine. 40,000 copies are delivered throughout Ku-ring-gai. We are all about connecting people to their local community. We love to profile local business and local people who are doing great things. Our stories seek to focus on the positive and fruitful angles of every story.

Sue Handisides, Relationship Manager Sue lives in St Ives with her husband and two sons. She

has worked in public relations, journalism and event management. She enjoys building genuine, constructive

relationships and looks forward to working with you soon.

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Lesley Courtney-O’Connor, ConsultantLesley lives in Warrawee, has two sons and two beautiful granddaughters. She loves travelling, playing golf, working to create a

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LETTERS&Comps

WE’VE GOT MAILPlenty Kitchen Article Dear Living Local, I loved the article that was in the Winter Issue of Living Local Magazine, “For those who love to cook”. As someone who loves to cook I was so excited to see Plenty Kitchen and Tableware opening in St Ives. It is so nice to walk into the bright fresh and spacious store that is very inviting with so much variety. I was also pleased to read that the staff from Red Pepper have joined the team. Susan, St Ives (via Email).

Dear Editor I really enjoyed reading every page of your Living Local Guide, thank you. I plan to enter every competition. David, Wahroonga (via Email). David’s travel story was featured in Winter.

Re: Tasmania Article (Autumn Issue)

I totally agree with this list. I recently went to Tasmania and was lucky enough to visit most of the places on this list. I was also fortunate to have found another scenic sight called Eaglehawk Neck. If any readers are interested in finding out more about this amazing place with its rock formations, white sandy beaches and sea cliffs - then check out this article http://blog.discovertasmania.com/explore-tasmania/ Bianca (via Blog comment)

COMPETITIONS

WINTER WINNERS Firstly, congratulations to our winter competition winners: Susan (St Ives), Mez (Killara), Jo (Hornsby), Hayley (Ku-ring-gai), Cheryl (Pymble), Evan (Turramurra), Andrea (Lane Cove) & Lisa who won by simply commenting on our blog page!

SPRING GIVEAWAYS WIN Event Cinema Tickets Leave a comment on our blog about your favourite local businesses and vantage points in Ku-ring-gai or send in photos for our social pages!

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CLOSING DATES All competitions close on 31 October 2012 unless stated otherwise.

HOW TO ENTER Email: [email protected] Comment: Find the related blog at www.livinglocalguide.com.au/living-blog Mail: Living Local Competitions PO Box 3116, North Turramurra NSW 2074

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The BacheloretteA comedy about three friends asked to be bridesmaids for the girl they ridiculed back in high school.

Hotel TransylvaniaDracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teenage daughter.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.

SkyfallBond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

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Fri 14 Sept - 10.30am to 12pm

Weather guru, writer and Ku-ring-gai Ambassador for the National Year of Reading, Dick Whitaker, will give an informative talk. Dick is Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Channel and author of books such as Australia’s Natural Disasters and All About the Weather. Book fast! Secure your spot by calling 9424 0453

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MEET OUTSIDE MANLY LIFE SAVING CLUB

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This informal group meets at 7am, 7 days a week and swims from Manly to Shelly Beach and back. Winter and summer challenges keep you inspired and you can always find a group of the swimmers re-energising with a hot coffee after the swim. Open to everyone, they love it when new people come and swim, so don’t hesitate, head down to Manly and join in the fun tomorrow at 7am!Website: http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/ Blog: http://pacificjules.typepad.com/pacific-jules/

SPRING INTO ACTION: Convicts, Castles and Champagne Cruise SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

Tuesday 18 October

Join this engaging guided Sydney Harbour tour and get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict history with host, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships. The day out includes a Sydney Harbour cruise on a beautifully restored 1920s ferry with on board commentary. View some of Sydney’s icons from the water, disembark for a guided

walking tour of Goat Island, enjoy a deluxe Aussie BBQ for lunch including an open bar & afternoon tea. Cost: $55For more details and to download a booking form visit www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/3388-spring-into-action-program.asp

GALLEY FOODS: Reopening BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

Monday 10th September

Show your support for Galley Foods at Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as they re-open their doors further to their refurbishment after the recent fire. See editorial p.10.

For more information or bookings visit www.galleyfoods.com.au or call 94570477.

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The concert will feature one of Australia’s best Opera Singers, Amelia Farrugia. Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will perform popular family friendly orchestral songs at the event as part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations.For further information please visit www.ameliafarrugia.com and www.kpo.org.au

JAZZ CLASSICS

Sat 20 October 2012, 5pm - 8pm

The concert will feature acclaimed Jazz Singer Monica Trapaga along with her band The Bachelor Pad performing all your Jazz and swing favourites. The Rats Pack’s Back will also be performing, in the popular

style of the infamous American Rat Pack.For further information please visit www.monica.com.au and www.sma-ebd.com/acts/the-rat-pack

LIVING LOCAL NETWORKING VENUE TBCTuesday 18th September

Breakfast networking event for all Living Local Magazine advertisers. More details to come. To register your interest email [email protected]

BLUE SEPTEMBER AUSTRALIAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Get Blue in September and support research into men’s cancers.

Cancer will affect one in two men in their lifetime, and approx 22,000 men die every year from this terrible disease. Unfortunately, Australian men tend to have a bad track record when it comes to looking after their health. Blue September is about facing up to the facts and is all about delivering a serious message in a fun way!

This Blue September, we encourage men to stay in touch with their health and symptoms, while supporting research into cancer. Charity partners, the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre will ensure that proceeds from any Blue September campaign around the country will be invested in world-class cancer research-research with the power to beat cancer.

Supporters of Blue September can organise a blue fundraising event.

Visit www.blueseptember.org.au to get involved!

ASVOTEDBYYOUBEST CAFE: The other day I went to a new cafe/restaurant in Lindfield called Toona. It was so great and they also hold special functions. They stayed open an hour late for our group and the staff were especially friendly and helpful the whole time. Phillip, in particular, was really nice. My vote definitely goes to Toona! As voted by Kathryn, Pymble.

BEST VANTAGE POINT: West Head in Ku-rin-gai National Park as voted by John, Turramurra.

BEST DAY TRIP: In summer I love going down to the Northern Beaches and visiting different cafes, beaches and ice creameries! In winter we love to venture to Leura in the Blue Mountains to visit the boutique shops and sit in warm cafes. As voted by Mez, Killara.

BEST NEW BUSINESS: Pottery Green Bakers in Gordon. As voted by Living Local Magazine

BEST RESTAURANT:

GALLEY FOODS

A fire recently broke out at the Empire Marina at Bobbin Head. We spoke to Luci and Morgan from Galley Foods about what happened and how it has affected their business.

Can you tell us some details of what happened?

There was a huge boom, which shook the building and was quickly followed by another explosion, flames and a billow of black smoke. We evacuated and watched on with our thirty

guests. It was emotional, alarming and scary as we waited for the fire trucks to turn up. There was a time where the smoke was so intense you couldn’t tell if Galley was in flames or not.

How has your restaurant been affected?

The flow-on effect has been quite debilitating. Significant smoke and heat damage meant we closed for a time and everything has been replaced. We’ve been supporting our local full-time staff so are relieved to be up and running for Spring.

Tell us more about your fabulous kiosk and restaurant! When do you re-open?

We aim to re-open the kiosk on Monday 10th September and the restaurant by the following weekend.

Yes, the kiosk opens seven days for breakfast and lunch while the restaurant runs Thursday to Sunday for lunch and serves breakfast on weekends. During daylight saving (from 12th

October), we serve dinner on Friday and Saturdays. Dinner gets very busy so bookings are essential. The all-weather outside area is over the water and can be fully enclosed. There’s an inside area too.

Why should locals ensure that they take the opportunity to dine at Galley?

We’ve been here for nearly four years in the amazing surrounds of a natural bush setting - so beautiful and tranquil, especially in the evening. Our chefs Mark and Jamie produce fantastic Mediterranean style dishes using the freshest produce. Personally, I’m always excited about the fish of the day. The chefs change the garnish weekly and it’s continually a hit with our customers.

We are looking forward to seeing all our customers back again. Please keep updated by visiting our Facebook page and website www.galleyfoods.com.au.

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FITZ BAND COMP: 20 YEARS STRONG!

BROKEN HEARTS, SHATTERED DREAMS By Annika TierneyAfter spending three and a half years working in the local music scene I have seen my fair share of broken hearts and shattered dreams. Being a young band on the North Shore is tough. Venues accepting underage musicians are few and far between and many youth centres only accept bands within their council boarders. Promoters and booking agents only take on bands they know will be a success and many musicians that have great potential are left to flounder on the sidelines. In this world full of disappointment, one man stands out from the crowd. Alasdair Gyngell, genuinely cares and wants to make a difference on the local music scene and with his fledgling company, Saiala Management, he plans to do just that. Alasdair has a dream of taking young, talented and passionate musicians and helping them on the road to success. A young person himself, Alasdair easily relates to his clients and shares their passion and enthusiasm for music and life. He has the potential to change the face of the local music scene. Young musicians and those interested in a career in band management and promoting ought to look up saialamanagement.com and seriously consider being a part of this musical revolution.

By Annika TierneyKu-ring-gai Council’s Fitz Band Competition is set to kick of its 20th Year this September. With sponsors Turramurra Music, Triple H Radio and Australian Guitar Magazine, this year’s band competition is not only about putting on an all ages show but also aims to empower young people through music. The music industry is well-known to be one of the most difficult to crack. The Fitz gives young and up-and-coming bands the chance to gain experience performing in front of a live audience. The judges are from different sections of the music industry with the aim of providing bands with a range of feedback. Booking agents, professional musicians and radio presenters are included in the judging panel this year.

The competition is held at Fitz Youth Centre, St Ives on Friday the 14th, 21st and 28th of September with the final on the 5th of October.

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Change really does seem to be in the air as we are writing this – it’s an unseasonably hot and blustery day, with the promise of warmer days to come. Speaking of hot and blustery….the international publishing phenomenon that is Fifty Shades of Grey shows no signs of slowing down. What an interesting chapter this has been for readers and booksellers all over the world. E.L. James and her three-book series have dominated worldwide bestseller charts for many weeks. Wahroonga is no different – they are our most requested books too! However, there is a great crop of other popular and highly recommended books on the shelves and in the windows at Novella – and you know how much we like recommending books that we enjoy – so, here is a small selection of current favourites and bestsellers highly recommended by your village booksellers at Novella:

ALL THAT I AM BRINGING UP THE DAUGHTERS PEACHES FOR ALICE-MIRANDA THE BODIES OF MARS MONSIEUR LE CURÉ SHOWS THE WAY Happy reading from all at Novella!

A V E N U E L U X E It’s official – at the end of June our new store, Avenue Luxe, opened right across the road from Novella. Avenue Luxe showcases our hand-picked range of everyday luxuries and favourite things sourced from all over the world. At Avenue Luxe you will find an ever-changing array of quality furniture, fashion, jewellery, homewares, toiletries, gifts, leather travel items, artisan ceramics, high quality stationery and Belle (our custom-made refrigerator filled with exquisite Belle Fleur fresh chocolates). We look forward to welcoming you at Avenue Luxe.

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BB MANIA

Beauty Balms (or BB creams) are the “it” product in the cosmetics world right now. While they have been hugely popular in the East for decades (some of the earliest formulas originating in Korea), it’s only been in recent years that the West has joined in. This spring you can expect them to be flooding our cosmetic counters. So, if you’re not in the know already, here’s a quick summary:

What is a BB cream?

A multi-purpose product that combines skin care, namely sun protection and moisturisers, and make-up in one. It looks and feels essentially like a tinted moisturiser, with a little more coverage and some additional

skin care ingredients (and potential benefits). In terms of make-up, it’s too sheer to conceal pimples or even-out your skin tone, but it will give a subtle tint of colour which is perfect for people who like a natural, no-make-up look.

Is it worth the hype?

It depends. BB creams are intended for people who want to take advantage of this all-in-one product, like busy mums or those with only a few minutes to spare each morning. Price-wise, it’s more expensive than an average moisturiser, but cheaper than a full strength, high-end foundation. For some people, the time it saves each day makes it worth the expense. If you’ve

had previous success wearing tinted moisturisers, I think you’ll be impressed with the new BB creams available. The colour range is bigger (though still expect less than 6 per brand) and there are some decent oil-free formulas which is essential as we head into Spring and Summer.

How do you wear it?

Provided the BB cream has broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection, theoretically you should be able to skip sunscreen and moisturiser and just apply this one product – that’s the point. If you need additional sunscreen or moisture, apply it underneath the BB cream. If you want more make-up coverage, apply concealer, foundation, or other make-up products on top.

Where do you start?

It’s always difficult choosing between brands. I recommend visiting a brand you are familiar with, that has products you’ve used before and helpful sales staff . Check out their range of BB creams and ask for a sample. While you can see the colour and coverage immediately, don’t forget this is also a skin care product. You really need to use it for 3-5 consecutive days to see how your skin will adjust and react.

For more make-up and beauty tips visit Wendy’s website at www.wendykwei.com to read her make-up blog.

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LIVING LOCAL REVIEWS FOR KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR

Rebecca’s ReviewAs a lover of all things organic and natural, I was thrilled when KORA Organics agreed to us reviewing some of their products. For the past six weeks I’ve been trying the Cream Cleanser, Hydrating Day and Night Cream and Exfoliating Cream. The verdict is: I love them – so thanks KORA!

I’m one who likes to make good things last, so the first time I used the products, I tried use them sparingly. Disappointingly, the pea-size amount just wasn’t enough, so I used a little more. Much to my surprise, after using them just a couple more times, I now only need the smallest amount. I obviously didn’t realise how neglected and dry my poor skin was so so it took a while for the KORA products to hydrate and replenish my skin!

The products feel great: light and not too heavy, soft and smooth,

and have a gorgeous subtle scent that’s refreshing and citrus-like. Best of all they’re certified organic!

One day I used another moisturiser and to my surprise, found myself saying “KORA is far nicer on my skin.” While I’ve never been much of a brand-snob, especially with cosmetics and skin products, I think I might have just become one. KORA wins; hands down.

Edwina’s ReviewI’ve always wanted to try KORA as it’s 99% chemical

free. The prices aren’t low, but worth it. I look forward to washing my face morning and night knowing I’m using natural products.

Foam Cleanser: Initially I wasn’t convinced it was the product for me as my skin broke-out, but I have very sensitive skin and this is not unusual. My skin has now adjusted, thankfully quite fast, and feels soft, smooth and hydrated. It foams really well, which is surprisingly as it is soap free. It feels great on my skin and I adore the subtle fragrance. The tube looks great and is easy to use.

Soothing Day and Night Cream: It’s light upon application and moisturises my skin the perfect amount so I can easily wear make-up over it. I have naturally oily skin so I don’t feel I need to use much, just a thin layer is perfect. Again, I love the subtle fragrance and my skin feels nourished and revitalised. I tend use this as a night cream as there isn’t any SPF.

Enriched Body Lotion: I love this lotion and its thicker consistency, my skin feels amazing using it. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling moist as it absorbs fast. So, if you love a herbal scent, not too over powering, then this is for you. The only downside is the price but it does last, I am still using mine.

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2011 HSC Dux, Belinda Slack (pictured), achieved an outstanding ATAR, a Premier’s Award and a nomination for OnStage, the BOS HSC Drama Showcase. Like many of her peers, she was also actively involved in College life: a Prefect, Sports Captain of her House and Captain of Drama, and a member of our 1st Softball and 1st Netball teams.

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FINE FASHIONISTASRoseville College teacher inspires six of her students into the finals of the Australian Museum Design Awards.

An extraordinary six of the ten finalists in this year’s Australian Museum “Fashion Less Waste Design Awards”, including the Runner Up, Rebecca Lee, were Year 11 students of Roseville College’s Technology & Applied Studies (TAS) teacher, Dominique Northedge.

The impressive result, acknowledged by the judges as "very unusual" and "unprecedented", was thrilling and humbling for Ms Northedge, who says she only sought to encourage her students to give it their best.

"This year’s awards were in connection with the broad theme ‘Deep Oceans’; so girls used innovative materials to create outfits inspired by creatures from the deep," Ms Northedge explains. "I am delighted that six girls were named as finalists. It is icing on the cake that Rebecca Lee was the Runner Up."

Australian Museum Education Project Officer, Jane Johnson, says having six finalists from

one school – Georgina Craig, Yianna Georgiou, Rebecca Lee, Eden Lim, Edwina Sharpe and Rachelle Sleiman – is "impressively disproportionate" considering over 1000 entries were received. "You may have noticed the strong representation of Roseville College in the Secondary Category," she blogs. “This really says something about the learning environment created by their teacher. Congratulations to Dominique as well as to all the finalists."

Winning entries are displayed from 2 Aug to 29 Nov 2012 at various Sydney locations. For details, see: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Fashion-Less-Waste.

In recent years, Roseville College’s TAS achievements include 2007 graduate Alexandra Comino named as the 2008 Singer® Young Designer (short-listed as a finalist with a fellow graduate). In the HSC, four students ranked in the Top 50 in Design & Technology, seven were pre-selected for DesignTech (Board of Studies’ Showcase) and one was selected.

CELEBRATE SUCCESSBarker College celebrates the selection of three of its students to represent Australia in Debating, Rugby and Football.

School Captain Bo Seo (Year 12), has been named as Australian Captain to lead the National Schools’ Debating Team in the World Championships in Turkey in January 2013. In 2011, Bo was ranked the 5th best schoolboy debater in the world.

Having led the Barker First XV to their CAS premiership this season, First XV Captain, Tom Wilson (Year 12) was selected in the Australian Schoolboys XV to tour to Fiji and New Zealand in September.

Daniel Collins (Year 11) recently shared in the NSW Schoolboys’ team’s success in winning the National Football Championship in Townsville, and has been selected in the Australian Schoolboys’ team to tour Argentina and Brazil in January next year.

These achievements demonstrate Barker’s commitment to excellence across its broad co-curricular program. "We congratulate each of our boys on their success," Headmaster, Dr Rod Kefford AM, said, "acknowledging their individual hard work, their dedication to training and improving their skills, and their outstanding sportsmanship."

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Inspiring and InvolvedCollege Life

At Roseville College, girls are inspired to pursue their personal best across the spectrum of College life from academic studies, to sport and the arts, community service and personal interest initiatives.

Junior School girls participate in a variety of initiatives where physical activity, technology and character growth are woven creatively and authentically into a diverse curriculum. They are encouraged to connect with others while directing their best effort into every opportunity.

Applications for the Year 3 intakes 2013-2015 are now open.

As each girl journeys from Infants to Senior School, she is nurtured to become an independent young woman who embraces life’s array of valuable learning experiences with passion and diligence.

2011 HSC Dux, Belinda Slack (pictured), achieved an outstanding ATAR, a Premier’s Award and a nomination for OnStage, the BOS HSC Drama Showcase. Like many of her peers, she was also actively involved in College life: a Prefect, Sports Captain of her House and Captain of Drama, and a member of our 1st Softball and 1st Netball teams.

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REMARKABLE YOUNG WOMEN

A Loreto girl is a confident, compassionate young woman of integrity, who achieves her personal potential and learns to meet the challenges of a continually changing 21st Century world.

Loreto Normanhurst seeks to affirm and encourage the development of young women who will take their place in the world as leaders and people of commitment, inspired by gospel values. The school fosters a liberal education, with self-motivated learning and pursuit of personal excellence central to its teaching and learning philosophy. Each student is encouraged to fulfill her personal and academic potential in an atmosphere of freedom, care and respect for the individual.

Life at Loreto Normanhurst is exciting. The school has a diverse student and parent community made up of both boarding and day families. There are so many

incredible opportunities on offer in our 24/7 school. The school’s dynamic staff empower motivated students to achieve their personal bests in academic and extracurricular pursuits, grow as confident young women who are faith filled, flexible to meet the needs of their world.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND MODERN LEARNING SPACES

The school’s facilities incorporate the traditional, heritage buildings that house over 200 country boarders, to our state of the art facilities for Science and Integrated learning. Other facilities of note include the Chapel built in 1953 and the Learning

Resource Centre built in 2000. Our ovals, tennis and basketball courts, gymnasium and aquatic centre, with a 25 metre indoor swimming pool, make up the superb facilities that support our day and boarding students.

Located in Sydney’s leafy Upper North Shore, the school is set in spacious grounds of over 25 acres, on the edge of bushland. An oasis set back from bustling Pennant Hills Road, the school is very accessible and is well-serviced by public transport, both train and bus. Private buses servicing the Mosman/Lower North Shore areas, and the Lane Cove/Gladesville/Ryde areas are also available.

AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION MODEL

The Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model (LNSGM) which is innovative and dynamic and fosters critical thinking, curiosity and joy in learning –

an education which prepares a Loreto girl for an exciting and challenging future. The school aims to develop each student holistically, identifying the importance of each student’s Faith, Academic, Community and Extra-curricular (FACE) development.

The success of the model in the academic realm was highly evident in the school’s recent HSC results, with Loreto Normanhurst ranked as the top Catholic school in NSW and in 21st position overall in the state for the 2011 HSC.

Loreto Normanhurst has a long tradition of integration of technology in the curriculum. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are used extensively at Loreto, with technology available in all learning spaces. A 1:1 program is in place where all students and teachers receive a laptop to use both at school and at home to aid their learning. A campus-wide wireless network and filtered internet connection providing access to a wide range of resources.

ABOUT LORETO NORMANHURST

Established in 1897, the school is a leading Sydney, Catholic independent boarding and day school for girls from Years 7-12. It is part of a worldwide network of Loreto schools, and is one of seven in Australia.

To learn more about the exciting place that is Loreto Normanhurst, book a tour of the school, or request a prospectus, please phone our Enrolments Manager on 02 9487 3488 or email [email protected]

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TASSIE EXPEDITIONKnox students battled snow and freezing conditions on Tassie expedition.

Students from Knox Grammar School encountered freezing conditions, snowfall and strong winds as they took on the 65 kilometre, six day Overland Track in Tasmania.

The mid-winter expedition, which involved 12 Knox students and four staff members, is part of the Knox’s extensive Outdoor Education Program, which is focused around positive psychology and teaching students life skills.

The group traversed the picturesque Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of the magnificent Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The boys stayed in huts along the length of the track and carried all their own food, equipment and fuel.

“The conditions were literally freezing and physically and mentally challenging for everyone,” said Knox Head of Outdoor Education, Mark Trollope. “Some of the boys’ socks and shoes froze solid overnight, but this didn’t deter our resilient boys and staff.”

“We had the track almost completely to ourselves and we got to see Cradle Mountain and the Tasmanian wildness spectacularly dusted in snow.”

On Saturday 25th August the Knox Old Boys Rugby Club hosted a rugby match called BrothersIVBrothers to celebrate mateship and harness community spirit to raise awareness and financial support for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA. A team of players, mostly veterans who played between 2001 and 2010, gathered to play Mosman RUFC in a full competition third grade game in the Suburban Rugby Union competition.

Two young men, old boys and mates of the Knox Community, have been battling cancer and inspired the event. Tim Cussell 29, OKG 2000, and Lachlan Robertson 33, OKG 1996. Lach enjoyed playing rugby with the Knox Old Boys for several years but never managed to play in a match with all three of his brothers, Scott, Jason and Bryn, until Saturday. The game was won by Knox Old Boys, 35-12.

The day raised over $80 000, which went to Lifehouse, making a material difference to many lives in the future. The Lifehouse is a world-class facility that combines clinical care, research, education and integrative therapies, creating opportunities for innovative research and compassionate holistic care and outcomes for cancer patients, their families and carers.

Local businesses and sponsors came on board to support the event, including Exclusive Meats at North Turramurra, The Great Northern Hotel, The Blue Gum Hotel, Westpac, LJ Hooker at Wahroonga, The McCarroll Motor Group, Ord Minnet, and Corporate Video Australia.

You may show your support by calling Danae Fitzpatrick on 9515 2000. Please remember to reference BrothersIVBrothers. Donations are fully tax deductible.

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FUTURE OF EDUCATION The Mabel Fidler Building at Ravenswood School was recently awarded the Sulman Medal for Public Architecture. The Australian Institute of Architects’ annual award, for an architectural work of outstanding merit, is the most prestigious architectural honour in NSW, and the oldest in Australia.

Project architects, BVN, acknowledge that the building was the result of careful master planning and skilful collaboration with teachers and students at Ravenswood.

The building, which officially opened a year ago, contains a Library and Resource Centre for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, and provides a new entrance and central meeting point for the school community.

The library spaces in the new building bear little relation to traditional library design, and focus on flexibility and the opportunity for students to come together in large groups or retreat to quiet spaces.

A large timber stair called La Scala is a surprising and dominant feature that serves the functional purpose of connecting two levels of space and also acts as grandstand seating for lectures or movies for the students.

The jury for the Sulman Award maintain that the project is "an exemplar for advances in the relationship between education environments and contemporary learning." The jury also comment that "the strong sculptural presence of the building expresses the aspirations of a community and is a fine model for a school of the future".

Bill Dowzer, BVN Principal, noted that, "designing the Mabel Filder Building in response to the school’s brief resulted in an environment that empowers students and facilitates self-directed learning. Pedagogical theories and technology are rapidly changing the learning environment, and this building is a look into the future of education spaces."

A DIVERSE EDUCATION1) Wenona students Melissa Liang, Grace Hall-Johnston and Katrina Poon were thrilled to meet Jemima, Wenona’s first duckling to fund raise for books for Redfern Jarjum College.

2) Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO kindly accepted an invitation from Luisa Martin of Year 2 (centre) to Wenona’s lunch for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Head of Junior School Mr David Browne, Principal Dr Briony Scott, Mila Piccardi and Matilda Harvey also pictured.

3) Wenona students Madeline Wilson, Jessica Horgan and boarder Paige Taylor (L to R) attributed “good teamwork” to their success when they took out first and second place in the NSW Interschools Titration Competition, run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

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Ravenswood is...• The right size – To be large enough

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• A welcoming and open school community - A Christian community in which everyone can contribute in an atmosphere of mutual care, respect and encouragement.

• A school that provides opportunities to shine - Girls have the opportunity to participate and gain recognition in their chosen activities, and to become lifelong learners.

• Committed to choice, offering both the HSC and IB - Our girls can choose either the Higher School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

•Proud of its strong academic results in a non-selective environment - Ravenswood consistently achieves approximately 50% of combined IB and HSC results above an ATAR of 90. In 2011 our students’ achievements were again outstanding:

57% gained an ATAR/UAC rank of 90 or above

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What prompted you to write your most recent book, 5 Stages of Health?

It was really just the fact that when I look at medicine, there are some things we do well and others we don’t. The first stage of health, body health, we do well. That is, if you have a gall bladder full of rocks, you need the gall bladder removed. If you have bypass surgery, you need your cholesterol managed. But what we don’t do well, is deal with all the other stages mentioned in the book. There is nothing that really puts together all the aspects of our health.

Medicine has a very strong place. If you’re having a heart attack don’t go to a naturopath or stay home and meditate, go to a hospital and get treated! There are deficiencies in the medical system that haven’t been addressed and that is what led me to write the book.

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In your book you suggest that certain medical procedures are arguably unnecessary and potentially detrimental to an individual’s health. How can someone make a wise and educated decision as to whether to accept the recommendation of a medical professional?

One thing we have to all start doing is listening to our own intuition. It’s like anything in life, if you are doing something that doesn’t feel right then go searching. You’ve got to enjoy every moment and when you’re in a situation where you’re feeling bad or confronted, say, “Well hang on, this isn’t right”.

If a 35-year-old goes to a doctor and the doctor says, “Oh your cholesterol’s high, we have a pill for that. Take this pill for the rest of your life.” Now, you have to ask, how many 35 year olds who don’t have a history of heart disease, who have high cholesterol, are prepared to say, “Yeah, I’ll take

this pill for the rest of my life.”? It just doesn’t feel right, does it? So you’ve therefore got to say to yourself, “There is something wrong with this advice”.

I think our intuition is ignored in Western society and we have to get much more in touch with that. If what the doctor says feels right, and it resonates with you, then I think you pursue the therapy. But if not, well I think you go looking for other aspects of health care that might suit you better.

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR READERS

Is there one particular thing you hope readers ‘take home’ further to reading 5 Stages of Health?

I think the greatest point is that your health is your responsibility. This is what disturbs me about the way modern medicine is practiced and accepted by people. People abuse their bodies up to the day of a heart attack, or the day they discover they have bowel cancer, and then go to the doctor and say, “Doctor, please save me!” It’s not the doctor’s responsibility.

Every day of your life it is your responsibly to make a good decision that is going to improve your health and quality of life. I say it in my book and I say it in my talks and on my radio shows. Life isn’t about making a decision to be healthy, it’s about making 30, 40, 50 small decisions every day. It will either take you to good health and happiness, or bad health and unhappiness.

Does it frustrate you when patients don’t do what you recommend?

Great question, that’s called the Walker-rule-number-two of medicine. All I can do, and all I am as a doctor is an educator and a servant. It’s not my job to judge people. It’s not my job to say, “You must take this pill or vitamin.” That’s their decision. I think you’ve got to look at every moment of the day as a self-improvement program and it’s no one else’s job to make you healthy and no one else’s job to make you happy.

Your books are tools to empower people to embark on the path to wellness. Can you give our readers a few practical ideas to enable them to embark on this journey?

Absolutely! First, the five main points to a healthy life are:

1) No belly fat - Simply check your calories in versus calories burnt. Discipline yourself to eat less every day and don’t eat unnecessary food. Our actual physiology is designed to get a bit hungry, so you don’t always need your belly full. Eat smaller helpings off smaller plates, don’t have second helpings or eat dessert (most of the time), and don’t graze.

2) No addictions.

3) Good quality eating and less of it

4) Three to five hours of exercise every week - The second best drug on the planet is to have a regular exercise habit, so I encourage everyone to do some form of exercise every day. The

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best form of exercise is not walking, but one you will keep doing. So, you find something you enjoy and do it regularly.

5) Best drug on the planet: happiness and contentment.

My best piece of advice: cultivate happiness in every moment of your life. Bad things happen in your life but you’ve got to say, “I choose peace over this” and go through your life with that attitude. Determine that you are not going to give anyone else the power to cause your heart attack or stroke.

Can fluids such as tea replace drinking water?

As a child I was encouraged to drink milk at morning tea but these days kids have a can of coke. To me, soft drink is a poison. We should be avoiding anything that’s fizzy. See them as something you might have once every six months - not once a day. Their effect is an increase in diseases such as diabetes and osteoporosis.

Be careful what fluid you put in your mouth. Drink water together with good quality teas, and modest amounts of coffee. Reduce your alcohol down to less than two drinks a day. This will keep calories down and keep you healthy. We have a thing called thirst, so drink to your thirst to keep yourself hydrated. There is no evidence that you specifically need to have eight glasses of water every day.

The second stage of health I mention, environmental health, explores the truth about hidden

chemicals in plastics so when you drink water, drink it out of a glass not a plastic bottle.

You were recently on A Current Affair talking about sugar. In an ideal world, should we avoid sugar altogether?

Yes, there is enough sugar in the food we get naturally. You don’t need to supplement sugar at all. It is what I call white death: sugar, white bread, salt, rice, pasta, potatoes. We have to try and minimise the intake of all these things. There is no justification to add sugar to anything nor to have sugary foods. There is enough sweetness in fruits and vegetables.

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Supplements are frequently recommended for those who find it hard to eat a balanced diet or are lacking in certain nutrients. Is eating well enough?

Eating well is a good thing but I also think it is good to supplement your diet with a multivitamin. Recently, Choice declared that there is no need to take multivitamins if we are eating a balanced diet,

but they miss the point. We get enough vitamins and minerals in our foods to stop us from getting deficiency diseases that we used to get 200 years ago but they are not the diseases that kill us today. Today, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimers and diabetes all have what we call a free radical, which is affecting our immunity. These diseases are more diseases of excessive poisoning and bad immunity. The way you counter that is by having a good-quality multivitamin every day. So, I am not arguing against the deficiency argument that Choice used, but I suggest they look at the diseases that are killing us in 2012, and they are not deficiency diseases.

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Certain vitamins are known for preventing and helping alleviate common colds and sickness. Is it good advice to dose-up on vitamins?

Absolutely! When I feel a virus coming on, I take a big dose of Vitamin C (4 grams) and two times the standard does of echinacea and garlic to prop up my immunity. I also suck on a zinc lozenge every eight hours or so. They all work well together but not for too long, just to give your immunity a boost. If you just do that for a few days, it’s not going to hurt the body.

ANTIBIOTICS

Many people seem to be stuck in the antibiotics cycle. Is this concerning to you? How do we break it?

First, we don’t need antibiotics as soon as we feel a sniffle coming on. Wait until you’re actually coughing a whole lot of green muck before you even think about it. A lot of people rush off to the doctor with a sniffle. Over prescribing doesn’t happen so often now. Doctors and patients are much more

attuned to this. Thirty years ago, our mothers would have us off to the doctor and we would go on antibiotics, which is ridiculous because antibiotics only work against bacterium not against viruses. The common cause of respiratory-track infections are viruses like influenza or the cold virus, which have no treatment. Tamiflu is an antibiotic you can use for influenza but as far as the cold, try vitamins to minimise the length and severity of the illness. We have to educate people that we can’t keep flogging our bodies with antibiotics because when we get really sick, the bacteria that live in our bodies can change and then become mutant bacteria and then dreadful super bugs. Be careful as far as antibiotics go.

Also, drug companies make most of their money out of developing chronic drugs. Drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and chemotherapy drugs, not antibiotics. So, little research is being put into developing antibiotics, which is why we’re stuck with the ones we’ve got.

If you leave a doctor’s surgery without a script, you’ve probably gone to see a very good doctor.

There’s a wonderful saying, ‘If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail’. The hammer in medicine is the script pad and scalpel. It’s good to see a doctor to get some health advice, not be filled to the eye balls with pills. One of my big concerns is the excessive use of cholesterol-lowering drugs and this nonsense that everyone over fifty years should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs for the rest of

their life to stop them dying. We should be targeting our therapy to individuals not a one-size-fits-all approach.

LOCAL AREA

How long have you lived in Ku-ring-gai?

We have lived here for 18 years. I love the place and my practice is at Lindfield.

What’s your favourite local past time?

Easy, going to Wahroonga for a coffee at Kokoh.

Favourite place to eat?

Great question! Turramurra used to have Magic Curries, which have now moved to Terry Hills called Urban Tadka. My friend, Dimpy Singh, who is the owner calls me if I haven’t been in a few weeks saying, “Hello doc, where have you been?” Great guy.

The Old School Trattoria in St Ives is also another favourite. In fact, we’ve had quite a few birthday parties there.

We also love the Road to Goa in St Ives, La Zana and Cosy Thai in Wahroonga. We’ve been going to these for years.

Are there health issues that are more specific to local people than those in other areas of Sydney?

People living on the North Shore are a healthy bunch and are very intelligent and motivated people, which is why I like practicing on here. The patients appreciate my kind of advice and my philosophy about your health being your responsibility. I have the privilege of working here and I also think it a wonderful place to live.

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$50,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS PLUS $1 MILLION ALREADY RETURNED TO THE KU-RING-GAI COMMUNITY

By David Langdon, Chairman Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited

The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches recently held their 2012 Community Grants presentation night with grants totalling $50,000 presented. Close to 100 people attended and special guests included Paul Fletcher MP, Federal Member for Bradfield, Jennifer Anderson, Ku-ring-gai Mayor and Phil Jones, NSW State Manager, Bendigo Bank. Also present were Ku-ring-gai Council councillors, senior staff from Bendigo Bank and a cross-section of representatives from Ku-ring-gai Council, schools, charities, sporting groups, community service groups and Scouts.

Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches have recently reached a major milestone as they have returned more than $1 million to the local Ku-ring-gai community in the form of donations, grants,

sponsorships and dividends. As both Community Bank® Branches continue to grow, they will contribute to even more organisations and projects within the community.The 2012 Community Grants recipients were:Eryldene Historic House and Garden – to develop a professional training program in place for future and current volunteers.

Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop ‘The Shed’ Inc – to upgrade and refurbish their light engineering capability.

Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS) – for a program to counter cyber bullying called ‘Cyber Heroes’ for 500 children in primary schools in Ku-ring-gai.

Ku-ring-gai Netball Association – for the purchase of new uniforms for their players with disabilities.

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra – to enhance their community music and music for kids program.

Kuringai Youth Orchestra – to purchase a cor anglais, a double reed instrument in the woodwind family.

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury – to run a program that provides both education and support for individuals diagnosed with

depression or bipolar disorder.

Life Start – their grant money will be put towards their sports program that teaches special needs children how to do things they need to know to start school.

Turramurra Occasional Childcare Centre – to purchase a defibrillator that will be available for the local Turramurra community to use.

Zonta Club of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai –to make 250 Breast Care cushions for breast cancer patients in the North Shore area.

1st Cromehurst Scouts - Their grant will help them attend the annual Agoonoree camp to be held in October 2012.

2nd Turramurra Scout Group – to purchase a personal locator beacon and 2 GPS.West Pymble Scouts – are going to use their grant money to buy new hiking tents.

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW LINDFIELD MANAGER

Having joined Lindfield Community Bank® Branch in June as Branch Manager, Warren Dwyer brings more than 25 years experience in the banking industry to this role.

“I am looking forward to working with our Lindfield team and I am particularly passionate about supporting the local community and supporting the local businesses that support us”, Warren said.

Warren loves spending time with his family and his other interests include playing golf, playing the drums and watching sport of any kind. He also has his baseball umpire’s certificate.

If you would like to speak to Warren about your banking requirements, whether they be business or personal, you can call in at the branch or phone him on 0434 730 976.

The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) gave its first con-cert in 1972 and this year they are celebrating 40 years of bringing music to the Community.

The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches’ new three year sponsorship arrangement with the KPO will enable them to develop their free Community Concerts and Music for Kids Programs.

“The KPO relies on sponsorship to ensure that they remain a viable entity and can present exciting classical music performances for our local community” said Anne Cahill, President, KPO.

The KPO is run almost entirely by volunteers, including the musicians and the team that sees to the complicated logistics involved in presenting concerts in diverse venues across Ku-ring-gai. Similarly, the Directors of Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited all provide the benefit of their expertise on a voluntary basis without receiving Directors’ fees.

The KPO is very excited about the upcoming free Community Concert “Last Night at the Proms Ku-ring-gai Style” to be held on Saturday, 15th September in Wahroonga Park at 5pm. The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches will be providing recyclable ground sheets for $2 each for the audience on the night.

The KPO has banked with Turramurra Community Bank® Branch since 2008. “We find their friendly, client focussed staff incredibly helpful”, said Anne Cahill.

To find out more about the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra , please visit www.kpo.org.au

ADAMS CAKES AND CHOCOLATES, TURRAMURRA 7 years ago, Adam Foy purchased an existing run down cake shop in which he saw potential. He knew that he could do things differently and the business was given a complete overhaul, inside and out.

Within twelve months the name was changed to Adams Cakes and Chocolates and he hasn’t looked back. Adam is a fully qualified pastry chef with over twenty years experience. His business provides Turramurra locals with a specialty range of sourdough breads, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls, quiches and chocolates. Adam also has a small range of gluten free products. You can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee while you sample all the handmade delights that are made on the premises.Adam has been banking with the Turramurra Community Bank® Branch for more than six years. He really appreciates the fact that all the staff know you by name and that nothing is too much trouble for them. Adams Cakes and Chocolates is the only bakery in Turramurra with merchant facilities (provided by the Turramurra Community Bank® Branch) and employs 11 staff that live locally.Like the Turramurra Community Bank® Branch, Adam is community-minded and he is an ongoing supporter of the Novus Foundation, an organisation that develops and supports projects directed at the welfare of youth in the District of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai.Adams Cakes and Chocolates 35 Rohini Street, Turramurra. Phone: 91441159 www.adamscakesandchocolates.com.au

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS - $220 MILLIONBy Denice Kelly, Senior Branch Manager

It is nearly twelve months since the official opening of Lindfield Community Bank® Branch and Turramurra Community Bank® Branch will celebrate its 9th Birthday in October. We are very proud to announce that the two branches exceeded a total portfolio as at the 30th June, 2012 of over $220 million with the total business growing in excess of $30 million. The Turramurra branch continues to be one of the fastest-growing branches in the Australia-wide network of more than 290 Community Bank® branches. This would not be possible without the trust and support of more than 3,500 loyal local customers. “I would like to thank all our many customers who already enjoy the experience of banking with our Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches. When you choose to be a customer of our bank, you not only make a decision that benefits you, you also make one that benefits your community. That’s because with every saving or investment account, every home or personal loan and every product or service that we offer, a part of our profits goes back into the community to support local projects, groups and organisations in Ku-ring-gai”, said Senior Branch Manager, Denice Kelly.If you would like to speak to Denice Kelly about any of your banking requirements, please give her a call on 0428 437 761.

LINDFIELD ESPRESSO – A PASSION FOR COFFEE

Duncan Dalgleish opened his Espresso bar, Lindfield Espresso, on the Highway alongside Lindfield Railway Station nearly two years ago. He has also been running a wholesale coffee business, Philosophy Coffee for five years. Lindfield Espresso prides itself on providing customers with exceptional coffee with consistent quality. “I live and breathe coffee. I’m lucky to be able to make a living from a product that I am so passionate about”, Duncan said.Duncan also has a passion for providing his customers with outstanding service. He likes to know the names of his regulars and he remembers their coffee orders. This is also what he likes about the customer service he receives at Lindfield Community Bank®Branch and why he moved his accounts to the Branch when it opened directly opposite his shop. “You can ring and speak to someone you know and they know you and they go out of their way to help you”, he said. “Hands down, the service is what sets them apart”.Lindfield Espresso – Shop 4, 331 Pacific Highway, Lindfield

2012 KU-RING-GAI COMMUNITY GRANTS LAUNCHED

The Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches of Bendigo Bank, in partnership with Ku-ring-gai Council, proudly launched the 2012 Ku-ring-gai Community Grants Program with an information session at council chambers on the 30th July.

More than 50 people attended the evening and came from a cross-section of groups including charities, sporting groups, community service groups, Scouts and Guides.

Ku-ring-gai Council and the Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches are both contributing $75,000 to make $150,000 in grants available. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to local charitable and not-for-profit organisations across three categories. Applications have now closed and the successful recipients will be presented with the grants at a presentation evening to be held in November.

“The launch of the new 2012 Ku-ring-gai Community Grants program in partnership with Ku-ring-gai Council boosts our Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches’ commitment to giving back to the people of Ku-ring-gai and reflects our desire to make a valuable contribution to our local area,” said David Langdon, Chairman, Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited.


NEW YOUTH OBSERVERS APPOINTED

Holly Worrad, Jessica McDonagh, Robert Ashcroft and Gabriella Turner have been appointed as the new Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches Youth Observers for 2012/2013. Over the next twelve months, the Turramurra High School and Killara High School students will gain exposure and insights into the running of a public company. As an integral part of this program, our Youth Observers attend all our Board Meetings and business and social functions.

Coin Counting Machines now at Turramurra and Lindfield Have you tried out the new high speed coin counting machines at Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches yet? These machines are capable of counting 2,200 coins per minute or 38 coins per second. They are time-saving for businesses with large numbers of coins but they’re also fun for children to empty their piggy banks into. It’s a fast and easy way for everybody to deposit their coins!

STOP PRESSKu-ring-gai Netball Association Pink Day

Ku-ring-gai Netball Association held their ‘Pink Day’ on July 28 and raised just under $4,000 for the Cancer Council. Money will continue to be collected until Grand Final Day in September. Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank® Branches are a supporter of Pink Day and donated funds for a place at the next umpire’s training camp in 2013 which was won by Maddie Kornish (pictured) for being the Pinkest Umpire.Thursday 6 September: Dinner with Catherine - Dinner with Australian obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr Catherine Hamlin AC, the co-founder of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. At Miramare Gardens, 48 Myoora Road, Terry Hills NSW. Tickets: $135 per person. Book your tickets at hamlin.org.au or phone 9440 7001.Monday 10 September: The Lindfield Community Forum is an innovative community event being facilitated by the Lindfield

Community Bank® Branch to identify projects and initiatives that will benefit the local community. “Youth initiatives” identified by students from Killara High School will also be presented at the forum.Saturday 15 September: Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra – Last Night at the Proms Ku-ring-gai StyleFree concert to be held on Sat. Sept. 15th at 5pm at Wahroonga Park. Everybody is welcome.Saturday 15 September: Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation – The Trish Ball ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’ featuring Jack Vidgen. For more information visit trishmsresearch.org.au or phone Carol Langsford on 0410 410 491.Saturday 22 September: Hero HQ - The Rural Fire Service has moved to their temporary facility at St Ives showground with the demolition of their old premises underway. Once the wrecker’s ball has done its work the building process can begin in earnest. Please support the HeroHQ project by attending the Brigade Open Day at St Ives Shopping Village on Saturday 22 September and making a donation.Saturday13th October: Lindfield Community Bank® Branch 1st birthday party.Saturday 20th October: Turramurra Community Bank® Branch 9th birthday party.

Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited1273 Pacific Highway Turramurra NSW 2074ABN: 56 103 129 184Chairman: David LangdonDirectors: Peter Millard, Monika Stelzner, Roman Tarnawsky, Michael Cross, Linda McDonald, Bill Nevill, Ian Langford-Brown, Chris Williamson.Company Secretary, non-Director: Julie Fidler

Turramurra Community Bank® Branch1273 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW 2074Phone: 9488 9496Email: [email protected]: www.turramurracommuni-tybank.com.auOpening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and Saturday mornings 9.00am – 12 noon.

Lindfield Community Bank® Branch318 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070Phone: 9416 6337Email: [email protected]: www.lindfieldcommunity-bank.com.auOpening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and Saturday mornings 9.00am – 12 noon.

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Expectant parents are often told that getting a good night’s sleep will be much harder after the arrival of their little bundle of joy. However, for many mums-to-be, the idea of a deep, uninterrupted sleep, particularly later in pregnancy, can also be a challenge. It’s normal to feel tired, as the body works around the clock protecting and nurturing the growing baby. Even during the first trimester, pregnant women may need more sleep than usual as the body undergoes many changes. Sleep deprivation can be frustrating, and make it difficult to cope the next day. Despite being exhausted, many still find it hard to get proper sleep.

Tips for expectant mothers:

• Find a good sleeping position.It’s generally recommended that pregnant women sleep on their left side. This improves blood flow to the heart, uterus and fetus. It’s natural for changes in sleep position to occur during the night, so no need to unduly worry if you wake not on your left side.

• Cut down on food and drink containing caffeine, e.g. coffee, tea, chocolate, and soda particularly later in the day.

• Avoid heavy or spicy meals and drinking lots within a few hours of going to bed, particularly if heartburn is a problem.

• Alcohol and nicotine are best avoided altogether in pregnancy.

• Ensure you get enough fluid and nutrients through the day.

• If nausea keeps you up, try bland snacks e.g. crackers before bed.

Good sleep habits

• Try to regulate your sleep/wake cycle by going to bed and waking up at the same time.

• If you take a nap, try to time it carefully. Napping late in the day or for too long can affect your sleep later that night.

• Exercise earlier in the day to give your body time to wind down before you turn in.

• Take a yoga class or practise relaxation techniques.

• Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine e.g. reading, talking with your partner, or having a soothing bath.

• Write a to-do list so you don’t stay awake worrying about what you have to do the next day.

It’s natural to be anxious about the birth, breastfeeding, or your abilities as a parent. If this is keeping you awake, attending antenatal classes may help. Knowing what to expect can help put your mind at ease.

When you still can’t sleep

Rather than tossing and turning, worrying about why you’re still awake, and counting down the hours until morning, get out of bed and do something different: read a book, listen to music or watch TV. Eventually, you’ll feel drowsy and fall asleep. Don’t panic if you wake at night. Interrupted sleep during pregnancy is perfectly natural, and also common when the little one finally arrives!

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I first saw Krystyna with very painful knees which western medicine wanted to replace and I adamantly refused to do. I had passed Krystyna’s clinic numerous times and taken her information on microcurrent therapy. I decided to give it a try. After the first treatment I felt wonderful. The pain started to decrease significantly with each treatment. It is 3 months since I began with Krystyna and the pain in my knees, hips and back (the source of my knee problems) has improved 90%. Most of the time my knees are very good and I no longer have to descend stairs in a crab-like fashion and have begun walking again for exercise, which had been a major problem for me.

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The body stores the trauma of our lives in muscular rigidity, thereby keeping us stuck in the past. When we release tension in our body and align ourselves with gravity, we take a new stand in life. This allows us to be at ease with ourselves and in harmony with our relationship to others and our planet.

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By Krystyna ZawadzkaEvery day thousands of Australians wake to debilitating chronic pain - month after month, year after year. Chronic pain affects lives! Anybody who has ever had to live with pain knows how insidious and soul destroying it can be.

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“Our research and day to day experience shows there are many people worried about their ageing parents and are trying to care for someone who says they’d rather not have any help at all” according to Home Instead’s local franchise owner, John Quirk.

“This resistance can be a real problem for family caregivers – they can be worried about the safety of a senior loved one forgetting food on the stove or neglecting to take their

medications.” The message is: “keeping fiercely independent seniors safe at home isn’t a lost cause; there are solutions.”

A survey of family caregivers, revealed that 51% had an ageing relative actively resisting care and offers of help from a family caregiver or a professional trying to assist them.

Sometimes seniors only want help from a son or daughter, which can put undue pressure on that family caregiver who feels he or she can’t call for professional

help. Most caregivers can go into crisis mode to rally around a loved one in the short-term, but long-term, the strain can take a particular toll on the life, work and health of family-caregivers. Often family caregivers make assumptions but never ask: "Mum, I’ve noticed that when I bring up having someone come in to assist, you don’t want help. Why is that?" Sometimes the parent doesn’t realise they’re being resistant. Reassure senior loved ones that you have the same goal in mind. Try saying: "My goal is for you to be independent, too. You know I can’t be here all the time. A little extra assistance will help you stay at home."

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It’s Spring, a great time to get active in the garden! Join the trend towards gardening organically with some simple steps.The aim of organic gardening is to improve the health of your soil, plants and animals by using natural additives and gardening systems, and avoid synthetic chemicals and fertilisers. Tips to help you achieve good results:• Use natural fertilisers such as animal manures (dy-namic lifter/chook poo), liquid seaweed-based mixes or carp mixtures and composted material to feed and strengthen your plants. • Compost to effectively recycle plant material by turning it into nutrient rich, fertile soil. If space permits, a worm farm is a great way to convert food

waste into high-quality liquid fertiliser that will really make your veggies produce! • Control pests in your garden by using safe insecti-cides such as Dipel, pyrethrum or neem oil. However, all insecticides also impact beneficial and desirable insects, so use sparingly. Also rely on removal by hand, safe options such as soapy water and white oil, or simply encourage helpful garden visitors like ladybeetles, spiders and birds to control your pests. • Mulching your garden is like a blanket for your soil. Certified organic mulch retains moisture in the soil, keeps plant roots protected, suppresses weed growth, eventually breaks down and adds extra organic matter to your garden. • Plant resistant (non-hybrid or heritage) varieties of vegetables. Time plantings to suit the seasons and choose plants suited to your area.Last, have fun in your garden, play and experiment! Happy growing!

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Home Instead Senior Care has helped launch the Get Mum Moving campaign, which aims to keep seniors people engaged and fit and reduce frailty amongst older people.With tips from Get Mum Moving, adult children can help their parents make informed decisions about their health.As part of the campaign, a new website has been launched and will offer ideas for an active body, mind and soul. Adult children will also be able to access information on warning signs regarding age-related frailty, plus resources on healthy ageing. Home Instead Senior Care owner, John Quirk said the campaign Get Mum Moving was created as many seniors found staying physically active a major challenge.“One of the greatest fears of older people is losing their independence. This can become an unfortunate reality when a lack of activity leads to poor health resulting in frailty,” he said. “We regularly see seniors who are literally trapped in their homes

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By Mark LewinIt surprises me how many of our new clients don’t go beyond their own lives when describing their investment structures and portfolios to me. I have no doubt that they all love their children and grandchildren, but very rarely with new clients do I see much thought placed on inter-generational wealth transfer. More often than not, I find that it is due to their previous financial advisors having not advised them on how to set up a proper Will. That is, a Will that ensures protection of their Estate assets and further enables these assets to be transferred, in a tax effective method as part of a full financial planning strategy.

That’s where the family tree plays a big part in our financial planning process. One of our first tasks, when meeting prospective clients, is to sit down with them and draw up a comprehensive family tree. The family tree connects clients to their children and grandchildren and allows

us to discuss wealth transfer and the long-term protection of their hard-earned Estate assets.

Everyone has a family story to tell and unless your financial planner has a detailed picture of your extended family and the issues that invariably exist, planning mistakes will occur. Part of any good financial planning is to ensure you get the assets you desire to the people you intended receive them, but more importantly, it’s about avoiding unnecessary stress, asset loss and/or shrinkage.

Case Study 1 After Charlie’s death, his two daughters felt confident that his Will would “look after” them. The main assets of Charlie’s Estate consisted of a home valued at $1.2 million with a $600,000 mortgage and a Superannuation Policy valued at $800,000. Charlie was estranged from his second wife, his daughter’s stepmother, but she was the nominated beneficiary on the Superannuation Policy. His two daughters were dismayed to learn that super was a “non-Estate” asset and upon

Charlie’s death was immediately paid out to their step-mother by the trustees of the Super Fund, leaving the Estate with the house and mortgage. Furthermore, Charlie’s Will then split the remainder of the assets four ways - equally to the two daughters, the stepmother and a one quarter gift to his first wife.

Your death benefit nominations on insurance policies & super funds must only be made after careful consideration of the Will and then they must be kept up to date.

Having all the family tree matters considered as part of a comprehensive planning strategy would have prevented these issues arising as they did.

Case Study 2 Ted and Mary ran a successful small business on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and had high hopes for their sons Robert, age 18 and Dan, age 20. Unfortunately, Ted and Mary were tragically killed in a car accident leaving the two boys with a payout of approximately $2 million each. Being young and with the lack of parental guidance, they took off to Europe to ‘get over’ the loss of their parents and to travel the world. Unfortunately, nine years later the boys, now in their late twenties, arrived back home penniless, having never worked or completed tertiary education. Their job prospects were even slimmer as they had nothing to put on a CV for upcoming job interviews.

People who are properly advised by their financial planner and a lawyer who is expert in estate planning can make simple but effective provisions in their Will to ensure inheritances provide a worthwhile and positive outcome for the intended beneficiaries.

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Mark Lewin’s past experience in the financial markets as a Bond Broker, gives Mark an edge over many of his peers in the financial planning community. The ability to dissect and analyse the moving parts of an investment product is an essential skill in determining if a product is right for his clients.

His astute attention-to-detail is consistent with Mark’s philosophy of maintaining a small client-base. It gives him the time required to understand the intimate needs, goals, aspirations and circumstances of each of his clients. Mark invests an initial

couple of hours drawing up a strategy plan for new clients, obligation free. The initial meeting is also for you and Mark to get to know each other and decide whether to proceed with a professional partnership.

Mark and his team can be found in Bridge Street, Pymble and are committed to serving the needs of the Ku-ring-gai community.

Avenue Capital Management is a privately owned, client focused Dealer Group that specialises in providing tailored financial solutions to mid to high-net-worth families and their businesses.

Suite 25, 19-23, Lv 2 Bridge Street, Pymble Ph: 8007 6244 www.marksonfp.com.au Lonsdale Financial Group Limited holds Australian Financial Services License No. 246934. Information is of a general nature & does not take into account your personal circumstances, needs or objectives. Do not act or rely on this without reference to us or your adviser. Before acting consider appropriateness of the advice (regarding your objectives, financial situation & needs). This information was from sources considered reliable; we do not guarantee it is accurate or complete. Information is current at the time of publication but may change. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

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Two of Mark’s toughest critics were generous enough to provide their feedback:

My wife and I have been clients of Mark Lewin’s for over five years now. Mark and his team are responsible for successfully setting us up for retirement. I also want to make sure my wife has trustworthy and honest people to rely on when it comes to financial decisions, if I go before her. Tony, Roseville

Mark put structure into our financial chaos. He and his team structured our super funds, put together a proper Will and helped us organise investments. He communicates with us on a regular basis and we don’t feel sold, like we have in the past. Jules & Kate, Turramurra

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Mark Lewin’s past experience in the financial markets as a Bond Broker, gives him an edge over many of his peers in the financial planning community. His ability to dissect and analyse the moving parts of an investment product is an essential skill in determining if a product is right for his clients. His astute attention-to-detail is consistent with Mark’s philosophy of maintaining a small client-base. It gives him the time to understand the intimate needs, goals,

aspirations and circumstances of each of his clients.

Mark invests an initial couple of hours drawing up a strategy plan for new clients, obligation free. The initial meeting is also for you and Mark to get to know each other and decide whether to proceed with a professional partnership. Mark and his team can be found in Bridge Street, Pymble and are committed to serving the needs of the Ku-ring-gai community.

Markson Financial Planning Pty Ltd is a privately owned, client focused practice that specialises in providing tailored financial solutions for mid to high-net-worth families and their businesses. They look to work with those clients that appreciate a holistic approach to the planning process, in which they protect, manage & enhance their financial well-being and allow for effective wealth transfer to the next generation.

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Every time your employees interact with a customer or make a presentation with confidence they’re increasing the success of your business. Positive customer interaction happens when staff members treat customers in a way that leaves the customer feeling listened to, respected, informed and understood - and this increases sales. It’s a well known fact that people who are polished at public speaking and have good communication skills make more sales and are more successful in their careers.There are many skills that employees need to be able to communicate well with clients and customers and work in a way that develops ongoing relationships.

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The fabulous team at Body Shape Gordon will help you start regular exercise and healthy eating habits without delay. They will individually tailor a program based on your current fitness levels, time, lifestyle and desired results. There’s so much information (and misinformation) about staying healthy but the friendly and qualified staff will help you get to the facts! You will be guided on how to safely use the cardio and resistance machines (specifically designed for women), and on which of the seventy exercise classes may best suit your needs.

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The Gordon Suspension foot bridge over Stoney Creek connecting both sides of Rosedale Road, at East Gordon was originally called Minns Road Bridge.

It was opened on 21st. June 1919. by the Mayor of Ku-ring-gai the Hon. Mr Fitzimmons. The footbridge was replaced by a vehicular bridge in 1969.

The Geary Gang, a band of bushrangers who plundered an area around Middle Harbour in the early part of 1821 operated from a cave, known as Geary’s Cave said to be downstream from the Gordon Suspension bridge.

William Geary, who escaped from Parramatta gaol in January 1821 was the leader of the gang of at least five outlaws.

The unfortunate Mrs Matilda Fish, who lived in a remote part of the area near present day, Powell Street Killara, close to the overhead railway bridge, was robbed twice by the gang.

The bushrangers were captured in March at Geary’s cave but escaped and were recaptured a month later after further robberies.

Mrs Fish gave evidence against William Geary at his trial and Geary and his gang were later hanged.

Reference: Time and Tides. A Middle Harbour Memoir by Gavin Souter.2004

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The Monsoon is underway in the Himalaya foothills and much of Nepal enjoys an almost tropical atmosphere thanks to warm temperatures and regular afternoon thunderstorms. Despite being high in the Himalayas, Nepal is within the tropics so the sun is powerful in the summer and temperatures rise. In fact, it’s wet and warm enough for rice to be a major crop.

The standard of living is very basic in and around Arupockhari. Nearly all of the people are subsistence farmers, with only one in ten earning their living from work in the cash economy. It is commonplace for people to have only one set of clothes and to live in one room. The villagers are Hindu, although a Shaman remains active in the area. Approximately 53% of the students at Dharapani High School (the site of our Library) are girls and just over 60% are either Dalit (formerly known

as ‘untouchables’) or Janjati (members of non-Nepali ethnic groups, the Gurung people in this case).

Unfortunately, the Monsoon presents challenges in Arupockhari. Decent school toilets are rare in Nepal and during the Monsoon, the basic sewerage systems found in most schools struggle, creating an environment where water-borne disease spreads.

North Shore Rotary - Toilet Construction Project

In January 2012 Chatswood Chartered Accountant Peter Kindred, together with his partner Jo Nelson, an experienced teacher, participated a teacher-training mission to the schools we support in Arupokhari village, Gorkha district, Nepal. Peter is an active member of Rotary. Under his leadership, the Rotary Club, Chatswood, is now heading up a toilet construction project in and around Arupockhari.

The project will construct well-equipped toilets in the following schools:

• Balodaya Primary School (79 students) – construction of a 3 room toilet block.

• Gyanbhumi Primary School (37 students) – construction of a 3 room toilet block.

• Sidda Devi School (365 students in two blocks) – two toilet blocks (3 rooms each) in its primary and secondary sections.

• Durbar Higher Secondary School (417 students) – plumbing and repairs.

Peter is utilizing a fantastic Rotary program known as the Matching Grants Scheme. In a Matching Grant, donor Rotary Clubs in developed nations partner with a Rotary Club in a recipient country to jointly undertake a development project. In this case, the Rotary Clubs of Chatswood and Wahroonga are partnering with the Rotary Club of Mount Everest in Nepal. Funds raised by the Rotary Clubs are then ‘matched’ by grants from their local district and by the Rotary International Foundation in Illinois, USA. Rotary Clubs globally compete for matching grants, so it’s a sign of the effectiveness of the work done so far that the matching grant is going ahead.

The Nepal Schools Project Team is very grateful for the fantastic contribution from Peter and Jo and the wonderful support from Rotary.

THE MONSOONBy Richard Jaskson

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By Allan WaldonSpoilt for choice with the number of cooking shows on TV, we are all becoming more aware of where our food comes from and more in-tune with food: its preparation, presentation and how it is grown. In response to this and with the larger space we have further to our extensions, we are introducing cooking and sausage making classes. As the weather warms up, we will also have Better BBQ Classes targeted at making men on the BBQ a better chefs.

One thing I really like is food production and the way the food line works, so some years ago we bought our own farm where we grow cattle to the specs we want and practice bio-dynamic

farming. I now spend four days a fortnight there and have a manger who looks after it.

Our herd of cattle has reached 150, including our new Murray Grey bull from WA, with carcass producing figures in the top 5% of the breed. Coming into spring, calving is in full swing and the central west looks a picture. From now until Christmas, we have some top quality beef coming through the shop. We process in a small abattoir, only thirty minutes from the farm, where the type of processing keeps the animals calm and relaxed, which is very important for animal welfare and meat quality. We dry age our better cuts for superior eating quality.

We are also growing some 300 top boer goats, a South African

genuine meat breed. We will soon have a steady supply of this lean, low-cholesterol meat. Thought to be leaner than chicken, we have nice, extra-lean sausages, and goat is also fantastic in curry (we also sell the perfect curry packet mix for an easy meal).

So, if you want to shop at a real farmers’ market, where we really love and care about what we do, are always trying to improve and where we know and look after our animals through the whole cycle, drop in to our shop. It is extremely exciting to produce food of this quality, and see our customers enjoy it!

Contact Eastern Road Quality Meats on 9489 4345 for more details about the upcoming cooking classes.

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Just an hour drive north-west of Ku-ring-gai (55km) is Laughtondale, NSW.

We went for a day trip and snapped (with our phone camera!) some of the gorgeous sights along the way. This is a day trip that we at Living Local Magazine certainly recommend. Travel up Old Northern Road to Wiseman’s Ferry where you can play golf at the Australis Retreat, relax in the garden gazebo and watch the fish or enjoy a picnic by the Hawkesbury River. Take a turn down Singleton Road and spot the Emu on the left side, say moo to the local cows by the mill and pick your own mandarins at Watkins Orchard or Fords Farm! All in just one day!

Next time we plan to cross the Hawkesbury River on the Webbs Creek Car Ferry to visit the quaint town of St Albans that we heard so much about or maybe drive across the Wisemans Ferry and enjoy the national parks and make it a round trip back down the F3 Freeway.

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has the most beautiful landscape. We loved visiting the Waimea Canyon, climbing through the mountains and getting caught up in the majesty of the waterfalls.

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THE AFRICA IN ALL OF USBy Sarah Rudolph

It was September 2008, I was recovering from a break-up and battling a form of undiagnosed depression. Break-ups seem a right of passage for any 21-year-old living on the North Shore. Right? They happen all the time!

Underneath a facade of university, a bar job and my struggle for independence, an inner world had crumbled. Deeply yearning for the presence of an estranged boyfriend, who would neither answer or return phone calls, my perceived purpose in life had been stripped away with a series of text messages. “It is over Sarah, let it go.” At the time, it felt like those words ended my life. It wasn’t long before grades at university dropped to fails.

Hitting rock bottom, I was sitting in a comfortable family living room in Kirribilli with the world at my fingertips when a life-long friend dragged me to a local travel agent to discuss a trip to Africa and the United States.

Plans came together and before I knew it, I was on a flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Flying over the patchwork quilt of Western NSW, intuitively I knew I was leaving an old life behind and beginning a new one. Travel plans never calculated for the cost of a new heart. But I was given a new heart for free. Between backpacking though Kruger National Park and the breathtaking Masai Mara there were the occasional opportunities to volunteer a mere afternoon in an AIDS orphanage. As a twenty-one-year-old I naively thought it was a ‘nice thing to do’ not really accounting for the transaction about to take place. I would be given far more than I could give in a thousand life times. A new sense of purpose for every day, kindled passion and a new lease on life. My heart beat once again.

From the border of insurgent Zimbabwe to the slums of Malawi. None of it really made

sense, hungry faces and beaming smiles. Hope in the most hopeless circumstance.

Fast forward four years to August 2012, I’m back the tiny town Kitgum, Northern Uganda. It’s my sixth time returning to East Africa on account of Development Support for the region. Northern Uganda has been severely affected by a war that lasted twenty five years.

We just spent some thirty three hours on the red dirt roads lined with the lush grasses that are unique to Uganda. A local leader confirms my suspicions of resource wars behind human rights abuses. From my jewellery to my car petrol tank, I wonder whose blood was spilled when. Awareness reveals an ugly beast in humanity. These truths inspire me to continue my post grad studies in policy & development.

There is a flip side to my most recent travels, I found comfort in the remarkable work of several projects headed by Compassion. Their work in Uganda is certainly worth writing about. Young men and women, once the ‘poorest of the poor’, are being raised as local and international leaders through a Leadership Development Program. It’s as though the horror stories of their past are cause to catapult them into a bright future. Somehow, by giving just a little each month, those of us coincidently born in to more privileged circumstance have the honour of being part of this too.

I hope you can reconcile this riddle: there is an Africa in all of us.’

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By Dan YeeAs part of my job I can sometimes taste twenty-plus coffees, and actually drink three to four, a day; but I rarely drink it for its caffeine. Don’t get me wrong, the side effects can have positive results on my productivity throughout the day however, I just hate drinking coffee purely for this reason.

Decaffeinated coffee can have many negative connotations further to the use (abuse) of coffee in today’s society. Personally, I don’t have any problem with it. There are many reasons why people drink decaf such as pregnancy and medical reasons.

So, if you drink decaf, look for non-chemically processed decaf coffee to ensure you get a sound product. To name a few, there is Swiss Water processed, Mexican Mountain Water, Water – EA (where sugar cane can be used as the ethyl acetate to process the coffee), which all use naturally processed methods of extracting the caffeine rather than using chemicals such as benzene. Most decaf coffee in cafes use these processes.

Decaffeinated coffee, albeit it a lower volume product in most cafes, should still be made with a quality in mind: freshly roasted and ground on demand (as opposed to stale pre-ground coffee).

For more info about non-chemically processed decaf visit swisswater.com

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Andrea from Lane CoveCut ‘N’ Keep Butter Cake

125g butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 1/4 cups caster sugar

3 eggs (room temp)

1 cup plain flour

1/2 cup self-raising flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup milk (room temp.)

Method

1.Preheat oven to 160C. Grease & Line deep 20cm round cake pan.

2. Beat ingredients in on low speed with electric mixer until just combined.

3. Beat on medium speed until smooth and changed to a paler colour. Pour mixture into prepared pan.

4. Bake cake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Stand cake 5 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool. Dust with sifted icing sugar.

TIPS: Any essence can be substituted for vanilla, for a citrus flavour, add 2 tsp finely grated rind eg. orange, lemon or lime.

To give this cake a slightly caramel flavour, substitute 1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar for the caster sugar.

Brian from St IvesChorizo Minestrone

2 Chorizo

2 Carrots

1 ¼ Penne pasta

6 Cups Chicken Stock

2 Stalks Celery

1 Onion

1 Can Cannellini beans

1 Can Diced tomatoes

Parmesan cheese to serve

Garlic

1 Cup Peas

Method

Dice onion, carrots and celery. Fry onion and diced chorizo, garlic at the end. Add carrots and celery, tin tomatoes and stock.

Bring to boil & add pasta - cook for 10 minutes.

Add frozen peas and cannellini beans for the last minute.

Serve with parmesan cheese.

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Most elderly clients of Easy Care Gardening Inc have lived in their homes for many years, some since they were married 50, 60, and even 70 years ago. These wonderful people want to stay in their own home with all of the memories of their younger selves, their children growing up, the trees they planted and bulbs that come up year after year. They have seen enormous change and worked hard to buy their own home, establishing links in the community and raising their children in simpler times.Easy Care Gardening recently compiled a book, Stories from our Gardens, a collection of life stories of Easy Care Gardening clients and volunteers. Here is a sneak peek:

Owen and Dot were married sixty years ago and live in a house just around the corner from the home where Owen grew up. Owen tells stories of a wonderful childhood with freedom that children today

don’t often experience. Spear fishing and swimming in the river, climbing fruit trees, using a billy-cart made from scrap wood and metal to sell fruit and vegetables from the Chinese market gardeners to local homes, and delivering milk for a local dairy.

Eighty-five-year-old Mavis has lived in her home since she was seven when she moved from country NSW with her mum, dad and sister. She was born very prematurely and has lived with cerebral palsy and problems with mobility all her life. Sadly, not long after they moved to Sydney her father died and it was a struggle for mum and two girls to make ends meet for some years. Mavis’ sister married and she and her husband moved in and had two children before they could afford to buy a place of their own. The home is quieter

now and Mavis has lived there on her own for the last twenty years. She is a bird lover. The family kept chooks for eggs, galahs in cages and fed tame sparrows until they were chased away by bigger birds. Today, Mavis feeds pigeons at her back door but worries about next door’s cat coming too close.

Karen Bones, Easy Care volunteer, says, “Everyone has a wonderful story to tell and we are privileged to listen.”

Stories from our Gardens is just $10 plus $3 postage. Phone 99831644 or send a cheque to Easy Care Gardening, PO Box 502, Turramurra NSW 2074. All funds raised are used to help Easy Care Gardening clients like Owen, Dot, and Mavis.

STORIESFROMOURGARDENSBy Wendy McCready

www.livinglocalguide.com.au LIVING LOCAL MAGAZINE SPRING 2012 YH7



NAME: Ziggy AGE/SEX: 3-4 years / Male

BREED: Foxy X Italian Greyhound

Ziggy is shy, sensitive, loves people and thrives on love and cuddles. He looks at you as if to say, “Pick me?” He grabs the hearts of volunteer walkers who always give him an ‘A’ for good behaviour. He loves the car, splashing in shallow water, outings and is very social with other dogs. He weighs 5.2kg. Adoption cost: $350.

NAME: Lacey AGE/SEX: 9 years / Female BREED: Lab X Staffy

Lacey was a shelter dog, saved by her owner, who recently passed away. She is gentle, very affectionate, slightly plump but loves walks. Lacey is social with other dogs yet prefers to be the only dog. She would cope with a family working longer hours or apartment living. She weighs 28kg. Adoption cost: $400.

NAME: Dylan AGE/SEX: 8 years / Male BREED: Maltese x Shihtzu

Dylan was returned to us after 5 years. He is a loving, sooky, lap dog who enjoys his daily walks. Dylan loves playing with soft toys and swimming. He has a non-shedding coat and weighs around 7kg. Dylan has a calm personality and would cope with families working longer hours. Adoption cost: $350.

NAME: Jewel AGE/SEX: 3 yrs / Female BREED: Chihuahua

Jewel is a very sweet, quieter girl who is simply a pleasure to have around. She is easy going with other dogs and cats. She has a fluffy coat that needs brushing and she weighs 3.9kg. She would cope if left alone for longer periods and would suit apartment living. Adoption cost: $400.

NAME: Pippa AGE/SEX: 3-4 years / Female BREED: Mini Dachshund X Mini Foxy

Pippa is a gentle, affectionate, sweet girl, who loves cuddles. She is initially shy with strangers but is great with other dogs. She has a quiet nature and would cope if left alone for longer periods. She weighs 5.9kg. Adoption cost: $400.

NAME: Razz AGE/SEX: 3 years / Male BREED: Maltese X

Razz is a beautiful, gentle boy with lots of energy and bounce. He is great with other dogs and loves cuddles. Razz has long lanky legs and needs secure fencing. He weighs only 5.2kg and is very underweight. Adoption cost: $350.

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Is Spring the best time to sell your property ?

You know Spring is in the air when the sun shines, the flowers open and the weather warms up. In real estate, the sun shines, the doors open and the market heats up as more homes come on the market. But is Spring really the best time to sell?

“Spring is a fantastic time for buyers and sellers, because people are often motivated for the same reasons,” says Kevin Hinder, Sales Consultant from Ray White Turramurra.

Upsizing or downsizing, kids starting or leaving schools, career changes and of course

serial renovators, are just some of the reasons buyers and sellers hit the market. Spring is the season of choice.

Maximising your sale price!

There is no substitute for arousing the emotions of buyers. There are many key elements to standing out from the competition and it’s essential to zero-in on the important ones.

• First impressions are important as you seldom get a second chance to put buyers at ease. Consider repainting your tired front fence or replacing the old bent clothesline.

Simple makeovers can add more than money, they can make

the difference between finding your buyer or your property remaining unsold.

• De-cluttering is key but also consider styling your home. Weigh up the cost versus the return as you may be surprised how lucrative the investment can be.

• Good professional photography can make the difference between buyers inspecting your home or not.

• A floor-plan that shows land size, internal dimensions and direction north can say a thousand words.

• Building and pest inspections can influence buyers toward your home and avoid possible nasty surprises.

The to-do list can seem daunting but don’t be afraid to make the call and get a second opinion on what to prioritise. You may be pleasantly surprised how much can be achieved within your budget & timeframe.

There is no substitute for helping buyers fall in love with you home.

Kevin Hinder and the Ray White team have access to a range of tried and tested tradespeople and professionals to make your selling a breeze.

Kevin Hinder is an Upper North Shore Specialist with Ray White Turramurra. Call 0417 253 633 or [email protected]

SELLING THIS SPRING By Kevin Hinder


BE CONSISTENT AND HAVE CLARITY

It doesn’t matter where you keep something as long as like-items are together and you always do things in the same way.

When de-cluttering or organising a space, only pick up one thing at a time. Decide what to do with it and put it in that place.

As the spring weather and longer days motivate us, and on the back of National Organising Week, there’s no better time to jump into those organising and de-cluttering projects you’ve been putting off for months (or maybe years!).

At the recent Organising Australia Conference, Karen Koedding from A Little Elf (alittleelf.com) and Sarah Cottman from Heavenly Order (horder.com.au), together with Dorothy Breininger, from the US documentary Hoarders, shared their secrets about how to get more organised.

HOW TO GET THINGS DONE AND CONQUER PAPERWORK:

1. You create your Action List, so give yourself permission to cross things off your own list and decide not to do them!

2. Your reading pile that keeps growing but never gets read: throw it out and it no longer hangs over your head!

3. Piles of paper are a big problem – increase efficiency by standing papers up in magazine holders.

VALUES AND PRIORITISING

Dorothy highlights the importance of assessing your values and prioritising your own health. “Avoid perfection at all costs”, says Dorothy. Do what you need to do, quickly. If you need to write a thank you note, she urges you to stop planning it and just write it. “Do a bad thank you note!” she dares.

She also suggests that we need to declutter and organisse what’s in our head (especially true for creative people). Be sure to “brain dump” and then reorganise.

HELP STUDENTS ORGANISE THEIR WORK

• Identify and work with the learning style of the student

• Use binders and magazine boxes to store subject notes

• Everyone doesn’t work in an orderly way, some work better with a bit of chaos; just be sure to clean up after each project.

• Embrace the pre-school motto: “After we play we pack away”

CLUTTER WITH CLOTHES.

• SORT in piles e.g. keep, thow out, unsure.

• Consider THROWING OUT the whole bag of stored clothes you haven’t looked at.

• CAP your number of clothing items.

• CULL things that don’t fit.

• Consider WHY you want to keep it.

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Page YH4 Organising Tips

Page YH5 Selling in Spring

Page YH6 Doggie Rescue

Page YH7 Stories from our Gardens

Page YH8 Recipes and Coffee

Page YH9 Living Local Vouchers

CONTENTS

Welcome to the second issue of YOURHome!Inside you will find homewares, real estate, gardening and more.We hope you enjoy!

INTERESTING COFFEE FACTBy Dan Yee

A cup of instant coffee has a similar amount of caffeine to a Red Bull and has over two times that of a single espresso.

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Make laundry pegs your best friend in all areas of the home. Pegs are great for securing open food bags & for displaying children’s. artwork.

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“In today’s uncertain market you need an

agent to provide clarity and maximise the

return on your home”

Ray White Turramurra Kevin Hinder JP 0417 253 633

“In today’s uncertain market you need an

agent to provide clarity and maximise the

return on your home”

Ray White Turramurra Kevin Hinder JP 0417 253 633

“In today’s uncertain market, you need an agent

to provide clarity and maximise the return

on your home”

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