The Echo

September 2010

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Relay for Life launch

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The local Blue Mountains Relay For Life has been launched with a ‘Paint the town Purple’ dinner and auction hosted
by the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in Leura. The local committee are planning a huge overnight event over the last weekend in October and are looking for teams to take part.
There will be a number of ceremonies including the very moving Candlelight Ceremony of Hope, but also plenty of
fun with entertainment, music, Zumba dancing, RFS display and a junior rugby league game so get a group of friends
together and join in.
Contact Sandra at the Cancer Council to register and for more information: 9354 2005

Heartmoves Fitness for the older woman

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:28:20 +0000

As Jeanette Treloar reached her mid seventies she said “I became interested in the idea of fitness for the older woman. I realised that the general idea of fitness did not address our needs. We don’t want to run a marathon or lift great weights; we need to be able to get into a low cupboard, carry our shopping, cut our toenails and all the other difficult things we do. The idea of writing a book grew on me and in 2008 I decided to do a Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness. The more I learnt the more it fascinated me and as I became a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness leader, my thoughts began to crystallize and I began to design a way to fitness that would help this age group.
Early this year I attended a short course and became a licensed Heartmoves Trainer. In our classes we do cardio and strength work for heart and muscle health, balancing to help prevent falls, stretching to improve our suppleness. We play ball and dance to improve our coordination and to make us feel happy; we talk and laugh and feel good about ourselves.”

City to Surf winners

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George Benger from Blackheath competed in the 40th Annual City to Surf race on August 8th. George is 81
years old and one of only 39 people who have competed in the 14 km race every year since it began. George
finished in a time of 155 mins on Sunday, and says his best time was 60 mins in 1974. George keeps himself fit by playing tennis 3 days a week and is planning to compete in the City to Surf until he is 90.
The Blue Mountains City-2-Surf team, the Tumour Terminators, were honoured by team member and former Bullaburra boy Ben St Lawrence taking first place in the 2010 event.Ben finished in 41.05 minutes! He first entered the race as an eight-year-old.The Blue Mountains City-2-Surf team, the Tumour Terminators, were honoured by team member Ben St Lawrence taking first place in the 2010 event. It was the first year that Ben represented the Tumour Terminators and he finished in front of 80,000 runners proudly sporting the Tumour Terminators team tattoo on both arms. He acknowledged the efforts of charity fundraisers among the City-2-Surfers in his media speech following his win. The Tumour Terminator’s founder, Mark Lawrence, said “The team’s objectives are to raise funds to help find a 100% cure for childhood cancer, and the group has collected almost $200,000 since it began”. This year the team has been privileged to have an elite athlete such as Ben St Lawrence on their side”.
Ben’s next challenge is representing Australia in the 5000m event at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

New Art Award open

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:15:52 +0000

The Inaugural GREENS @ LEURA ART AWARD for Drawing & Painting is an art award and exhibition initiated by Leura resident and international artist, Alison Jane Rice of the Botanical Theatre Artist Studio. Its aim is to encourage artists from across Australia to create inspirational works of art related to the theme of golf, especially in association with the Leura Golf Club.
The closing date for entries is 4pm Friday 10th September 2010 with the awards night Saturday 9th October
A cash prize of $2,000 will be awarded to the Overall Winner, a cash prize of $500 for the most Outstanding Watercolour and prizes to the value of $1,500 will be awarded in the Honourable Mention and Youth Prize categories (16-21 years of age).
The Viewers’ Choice nominee announced via the Club‘s website in December will receive a Superior Golf package courtesy of the Leura Golf Club. After Opening Night the 50 finalists works will alternate between the Leura Golf Club and the Fairmont Resort solely for exhibition purposes.
Alison was motivated to create this Award to financially assist the preservation of the century old Leura Golf Club. She recently met with Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales, in May 2010 to discuss the Award. Unfortunately, due to a longstanding commitment on Opening night, she will not be able to attend but in her personal letter to me on June 30th she wrote (excerpt):
“Your Art Show demonstrates an important initiative in support of Leura Golf Club, which has been for many decades a well-loved venue for golfers. I am sure that your initiative and contribution will prove to be very beneficial. Would you please convey my best wishes to all involved for a most successful and memorable gathering.”

The Award details are available on the Leura Golf Club’s website www.leuragolfclub.com.au

Welcome to Blackheath and Medlow Bath

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:14:45 +0000

The Echo has been delivered into letter boxes in Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls for the past 18 months and provides local news and events as well as low cost advertising for local businesses. It’s great to be able to extend the distribution to Blackheath and Medlow Bath. The Echo is being delivered with [...]

G’day mates,

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Greg North and female champion Jan Facey from Bundaberg

“Good news! I competed at the Australian bush poetry championships in Bundaberg on the weekend and won!”

Local poet Greg North has won this national competition with first prize in each section and overall champion. This makes three consecutive wins. Congratulations Greg.

He said “I performed:”Ten-twelve Shebang” by John O’Brien in the traditional (more than 50 years old) section;
“Sterco d’Elephante” by Denis Kevans in the modern (less than 50 years old) section; and
“They Must Have Been on Drugs” in the original (written by me) section. My trophy is a fair-dinkum barrel made of proper wood and everything by Bundy Kegs. It’s tops.”

Have a listen to some of his poetry at www.gregorynorth.com.au

August 2010

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:36:35 +0000

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Feral Ducks & Geese Relocated

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:58:45 +0000

The feral ducks and geese on Wentworth Falls Lake are unwanted pets and have been illegally dumped at the Lake over the past few years. Blue Mountains City Council staff and Animal Liberation volunteers have been capturing them for relocation.
The majority of ducks at Wentworth Falls Lake are native to the area and will not be removed. These include Pacific Black Ducks, Wood Ducks, Eurasian Coots and Cormorants, amongst others.
Mayor, Clr Adam Searle, said, “Feral ducks and geese are problematic because they compete and interbreed with native waterbirds, they cause water pollution from faeces and they can spread disease. Their aggressive behaviour can be threatening to the public and Council has received many requests from residents to have them removed.”
“The relocated feral ducks and geese will be well looked after at their new home in a poultry sanctuary near Canberra. The sanctuary has been set up specifically to care for abandoned poultry”, said Mayor Searle.
Council’s Environment Management staff will continue to work with Animal Liberation volunteers to capture and relocate the ducks over the coming weeks.
Penalties of up to $5,500 and/or six months imprisonment can apply for dumping unwanted animals, including ducks and geese, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.
If you have unwanted pets, please contact the RSPCA or an Animal Liberation volunteer, rather than abandoning these animals into natural areas.

Politics in the Pub

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:57:11 +0000

Saturday July 17 3pm Federal Election Special: Meet the Macquarie Electorate Candidates at Blackburn’s Family Hotel in Katoomba.Greens: Carmel McCallum Labour: Susan Templeman Liberal: Louise Markus Women politicians are certainly making headlines. Here are 3 very capable women who would all like to be our next Federal Member of Parliament. Each candidiate will be given 10 minutes to make an opening [...]