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lifestyle greater port macquarie issue #23 march 2011 magazine plus your stars trivia all the latest local events restaurant rave food wine diy garden tips and much much more!

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contents welcome now that autumn is here the cooler days will be a good time to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy a picnic or discover a part of the coast you have never visited before this month an eventful life all women not much bull 4 have you been to long flat west of wauchope on the oxley highway and stopped in the shade of the historic fig tree which watches over the traveller s rest hotel in this month s edition we bring you the story of not only the people who have settled there and the travellers who have stopped to refresh themselves at the hotel but we also introduce some of the permanent residents such as `harry memories abound in a town like wauchope and bob carney has more than just a few let him tell you about life in the town when it could boast about being bigger than its coastal neighbour port macquarie bob supplied many families with their sunday roast and more and became a well-known identity for his service to the local community lighthouse beach will see bodyboarders gather on march 19-20 for the david `goose gosby memorial event we talk to david s mother about his life and find out what made him so special that each year his memory is commemorated by the bodyboarding community lin van coppenhagen is a man under the spell of the `butterfly effect these colourful insects have him chasing not just around his garden but roaming the world lin is however a man of many talents of which entomology is just one of his passions nsw electors will cast their vote on march 26 and political predictions forecast that the state may see a change of government take an in-depth look at one of the key figures standing for re-election and follow his career as andrew stoner prepares for the day which could have a critical impact for the national party we hope you enjoy reading this latest edition of the greater port macquarie lifestyle magazine yours sincerely 20 26 30 who was david goose gosby butterfly man spreads his wings andrew stoner deputy premier 34 every month style life through the lifestyle lens leisa s what s on healthy living barista restaurant rave food wine did you know body soul food for thought sustainable living diy garden guru stars brain strain 6 8 10 13 14 15 18 22 23 24 28 50 51 52 53 the lifestyle team lifestyle publications australia phone 02 6583 1212 fax 02 6583 6740 e-mail editor@lifestylepublications.com.au mail po box 717 port macquarie 2444 cover photo by kylie biltris www.childishphotography.com.au all original content in this publication is subject to copyright no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher the comments and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor all information is believed to be correct at the time of going to press however no liability will be taken for incorrect information supplied or approved lifestyle magazine is published by lifestyle publications australia a wholly owned subsidiary of australian corporate and marketing services pty ltd © copyright 2009 australian corporate and marketing services pty ltd all rights reserved www.lifestylepublications.com.au 3

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all women l ong flat s best known fig tree has seen its fair share of smooching during the past 100 years clientele from the town s historic traveller s rest hotel would often end a night of socialising with a kiss or two beneath the branches of the 180-year-old tree today the tree is home to fruit bats for part of the year and its roots wind their way underneath the popular mid-north coast pub west of wauchope my older customers have canoodled under that fig tree apparently hotel owner lynette young said the tree is older than even the pub itself which has been there since the 1870s and is a memory chest for travellers who have stopped in as well as locals if the tree could talk it would testify that blokes have often been outnumbered at the hotel more than a century ago there was the widowed sarah henry who ran the pub as well as her mammoth brood of 11 children today there is the sign that reads petticoat junction indicative of the establishment s all-female team of staff we re mostly all older ladies lynette said it s a lot of hard work ­ it s seven days a week and of course there is harry the galloway bull who is part of a cattle herd where the female to male ratio is 14-to-one the hotel sits photos by kylie biltris 4 lifestyle magazine

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not much bull on four hectares of land and there are 15 head of galloway cattle ­ the hornless scottish breed club as well as the regulars from the probus and view clubs then there is the lycra mob ­ cyclists who stop in in 1856 thomas henry and his wife elizabeth settled at long flat with their three children ­ mary eliza and james they hailed from county antrim in northern ireland and even in those days it was a place where women were shouldered with much of the responsibility at first the henry clan started a wine shanty they grew grapes and made red wine which according to the hotel s website was stored in stone jars and sold to the thirsty teamsters and bullockies who travelled the convict built road to new england two decades after settling at long flat they built the travellers rest hotel their son james and his wife sarah became the first licensees on september 27 1876 and ran the pub until the death of james in 1880 the widowed sarah took over the hotel and ran it with the help of her 11 children her son robert took over sometime in the 1890s the hotel was always owned by a direct henry descendant until it was sold in 2001 while the faces of the customers have changed the fig tree remains and collects stories the latest tale is of lynette who has owned the hotel for the past seven years the pub is located in the small village of long flat on the oxley hwy 50-kilometres west of port macquarie at a place unofficially known as petticoat junction regulars to the pub include motorbike riders a crowd lynette is familiar with in her younger days she rode a triumph but now as a grandmother of five and mother of five prefers photography as her pastime of choice her digital slr camera is a perfect weapon to capture the rolling green scenery and characters of the hastings she arrived in port macquarie almost two decades ago from sydney after her parents moved here she has worked in public relations and the hospitality industry ­ she also owned and worked in a couple of restaurants today she does not work in the bar much but its customers include the long flat dragons rugby league www.lifestylepublications.com.au 5

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summer clearance all pots plants 40 off march special usually $60 this month only $40 125 william st port macquarie some exclusions apply 6583 1197 william st garden gift centre come and experience the most talked about skin clinic in the hastings dry body brush back exfoliation back/neck massage april special mini manicure mini pedicure w/2 therapists available wed thurs fri only usually $55 this month only $45 ph 6586 1677 75 cameron street wauchope cassegrain wines pacific highway port macquarie phone 02 6582 8325 give the gift that keeps on giving give that special someone a gift membership to club cassegrain a variety of delivery options are available to suit almost any budget fantastic member benefits including discounts on wine discounts at the restaurant at cassegrain vouchers and special offers cassegrain wines produces a range of soft and elegant wines and membership gives the opportunity to sample a wide range of wines styles from our new releases phone 6582 8325 or visit www.cassegrainwines.com au for more information www.lifestylepublications.com.au 7

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through the lifestyle lens bev fonk pat morga n relaxing after a ga me of 10pin r benson golder marley glove at nicky lassig victoria g some fun in the sun golder havin glover and andrew settlement point melanie ison with paige rachel baird on the playground at settlement point wayne hudson of the port mac quarie surf school down at flynns beach between lessons olivia sargent showing her dad craig just how to get a strike $2.20 $2.10 $2.10 $2.00 when you present your member rewards card with any purchase $16.60 $15.75 $2.15 $2.00 $3.10 $2.95 $8.50 $8.10 save on all your hasti $5.20 $4.95 $5.78 $5.50 8 lifestyle magazine $5.25 $5.00

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neville dot burley pat marchant grace greenaway keb tonkin mavis rank about to hit the greens at westport ey reg christiansen mick blackbone susan mcinern their catch after a morning out palle hjorth showing off on ocean star fishing charters ron sandie gallaghan dulcie ford barbara wells kay vlores carol bernie cuggrief elaine warren rieder having just stepped off from a cruise along the hastings jacob babich michael vodden peter spark soaking up some rays and playing som e tunes at flynns ings valley dairy products $2.50 $2.35 $5.70 $5.40 ard eholders c your shar gs ess to savin is your acc www.lifestylepublications.com.au tom charne isla eade enjoying the day at lighthouse beach joanne kerr angela donovan dennis sinclair of sea acres taking some time out to show our photographer the area e from the dairy factory at 2 randall street wauchope past the railway station mon thurs 7:30am to 2pm fri 7:30am to 2pm opening hours 0 ph 6585 35999

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leisa s what s on believe in your dreams be interested in others and most of all believe in yourself comboyne show come and experience the exciting outrageous and uproarious fun at the comboyne show on saturday you will see top politicians riding in chariots behind wild billy-goats enjoy live music magic and reptiles sample country cooking and exotic treats a great day for the whole family with all the market stalls sideshows hall exhibits championship dog show poultry produce art photography etc you d expect from a rural show half of all gate takings are being donated to westpac rescue helicopter there is the show dinner dance with red cedar band saturday night and equine events and poets breakfast on sunday morning when saturday 19 to sunday 20 march from 9am where comboyne showground comboyne price $10 adult $6 concession child under 16 free more information contact donna lance on 6550 4164 or email lanceclp@ceinternet.com.au operation art operation art is an initiative of the children s hospital at westmead and the nsw department of education and training in partnership with the nelson meers foundation it is an exhibition of 50 artworks by school students created for the appreciation of sick children and their families a panel of judges selected these works from 665 submitted by schools throughout nsw the artworks in a wide variety of media range from the delightfully innocent paintings of kindergarten children to sophisticated and assuredly skilful images made by high school students when friday 1 to sunday 24 april thursday 5 to sunday 29 may 10am to 5pm tues to fri and 10am to 4pm saturday and sunday where port macquarie regional gallery the glasshouse cnr clarence hay st port macquarie price this is a free event more information phone 6581 8888 or www glasshouse.org.au 2011 david `goose gosby memorial annual bodyboarding memorial event in honour of david `goose gosby who tragically drowned off lighthouse beach on the 19th september 1990 the event is a tribute to david and all those other local bodyboarders who have passed away since to compete in the event please complete an entry form entry fee for competitors is $65.00 per division which includes a competition t-shirt when saturday 19 to sunday 20 march 8am 4.30pm where tacking point slsc lighthouse beach matthew flinders drive port macquarie price spectators free competitors entry $65.00 more information contact jim rutherford on 0417 414 297 or visit www.pmba.com.au port macquarie bream classic the 2011 port macquarie bream classic is in its 8th year and is a top fishing event this catch and release tournament showcases the fishing on offer in the hastings river and its prime bream all competitors must catch their bream using lures only and then bring their fish back for a live weigh-in before all fish are released back into the river this makes the weigh-in a prime time for spectators to come along meet some of australia s top anglers see their boats gear and their fantastic catches there is also plenty of free entertainment and giveaways for all tournament event details and participation information visit the website when sunday 17 april 2011 where westport park port macquarie price this is a free event more information contact david poulton on 0401 191 554 or visit www.portbreamclassic.com.au 10 lifestyle magazine

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nsw/act state waterski titles the combined nsw/act state waterski titles are once again being held at stoney park just north of port macquarie at telegraph point the event will feature some of the best skiers from within the state and the athletes will compete in trick slalom and the jump events skiing will start at 8:00 am on both days catering on site entry is free to spectators all welcome when saturday 9 to sunday 10 april from 8am where stoney park 16 hacks ferry road telegraph point price this is a free event more information phone 6585 0080 or visit www.stoneypark.com.au 60 off final summer clearance remaining stock only official partners © 2011 the wiggles pty ltd individual artists may be substituted the wiggles and paul paddick do not appear in the dorothy the dinosaur show phone 6584 9696 shop 4b quay north clarence street port macquarie www.lifestylepublications.com.au 11

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save 20c/litre on fuel in celebration of our first birthday we are offering 20c/litre off get your floors covered conditions apply limited to a maximum of 60 litres per week on presentation of a single receipt for up to 8 consecutive weeks from the date of installation and after final payment on installation is made prior to april 30th 2011 week 1 commences when final payment received minimum purchase required of $2750 gst inc your fuel when you 4/25 central road port macquarie phone 6581 5373

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healthy living preventing osteoporosis are you getting enough calcium in your diet osteoporosis is a common bone disorder that causes a progressive loss in bone density and mass as a result bones become thin weakened and easily fractured the ideal rural escape unit room 2 bed people max 5 $110 per just from minimum 2 night t stay nigh with kate williams naturopath off peak rates calcium is a very important mineral needed by the body for the formation of strong healthy bones teeth and proper function of the heart muscles and nerves even after bone growth has stopped there is a constant process of bone remodelling that takes place calcium is required throughout life to enable new bone to form and for decreasing the risks of bone fractures and osteoporosis the body cannot produce calcium therefore it must be absorbed through food ensure your diet has a high intake of leafy green vegetables broccoli brussels sprouts kale and other greens which are loaded with highly absorbable calcium and a host of other healthful nutrients also adequate weight-bearing physical activity is important to enhance bone growth and prevent bone loss there are other factors to consider if you consume more acidic foods/drinks than you do alkalizing the body has to buffer or neutralize this acid one of the first things the body does is rob calcium out of the bones therefore a ph balanced diet is essential in preventing osteoporosis also if you have low stomach acid even the best food cannot be properly digested which can lead to poor absorption of minerals including calcium improving digestion with supplementation of hydrochloric acid and/or digestive enzymes will help to break down the food we eat and support nutrient absorption healthy strong bones for the future with ethi cal bone builder with vitamin d this exclusive formula contains a readily absorbed form of calcium as well as bone building nutrients vitamin d boron and vitamin k it is a convenient way of achieving your recommended daily intake of calcium and vitamin d which are needed to maintain bone health remember always consult your healthcare professional for consultation bookings phone qdv on 6584 1300 settlement city or 6583 8922 horton st cedar grove farmstay 891 upper rollands plains road rollands plains phone:02 6585 8257 www.cedargrovefarmstay.com product of the month ethical nutrients bone builder with vitamin d 180g oral powder $22.95 ea while stocks last ph 6583 8922 56 horton street shop 48 settlement city ph 6584 1300 or order online www.qualitydiscountvitamins.com.au www.lifestylepublications.com.au 13

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barista how fresh is fresh coffee this is a big question and one which will provide a multitude of answers from different people in the industry at buzz we roast the coffees fresh every week the coffee is bagged with harry brady two days later and will appear at your local café buzz another five 5 days after that this will be used over the next seven 7 days is that fresh i think so in fact i think it gets better over the two 2 weeks and we have conducted tests which verify that the coffee we sell to you in bags is aged up to 12 weeks after roasting i believe this is the optimum and that the coffee will start to drop in flavour after that this is the opinion of my roaster a man with over 25 year s experience i believe him but like i said other people have other opinions why does coffee in supermarkets have 12 month dates on them because it is convenient for them this coffee is stale and will not produce the full flavours you desire in your coffee this is another reason we sell our coffee in black or silver bags the bags have a one way valve to let the carbon dioxide release but not allow air in the do not have plastic see-through sides as light will make coffee stale quickly keep the coffee in our special bags in a dark cool place in your cupboard buy small amounts regularly use your own grinder and you are well on the way to enjoying your coffee fresh your café buzz has 23 coffees from all over the world to choose from coffees from africa asia australia central america and south america all sold in our special bags so that you can enjoy buzz as fresh as it can be please email your thoughts or questions to harry buzzcoffee.com.au or use our new facebook page buzz coffee enjoy your coffee harry café for sale outstanding cbd opportunity established for 7 years full training and support provided finance to approved applicants ready to grow locally owned · locally run · exclusive buzz coffee franchise opportunities available turn coffee into your lifestyle 14 lifestyle magazine café for more information call harry on 0412 825 882 or visit www.buzzcoffee.com.au

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the winner of las t month s $10 0 voucher to zebu bar grill wa s ann johnso n of por t macquarie congr atulati ons 15 www.lifestylepublications.com.au

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