This is LUGARNO
Published by Lugarno Progress Association Inc.
Volume 36 - Number 348   December 1999   Priceless
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

In 1994, just after the horrendous January bushfires, the LPA donated substantial funds to the National Trust to enable the purchase of some video recording equipment. In return the National Trust was to produce a video on bushfire prevention for distribution by the LPA. For a number of reasons, the bushfire video did not proceed, and the video evolved to become a video on the history of Lugarno.

During 1999, the newly elected LPA Committee contacted the National Trust to determine the status of the video as some 5 years had passed since its initial commissioning. The outcome of those discussions has been the development of a Lugarno Progress Association web site as the National Trust was no longer in a position to produce the video agreed to in 1995.

We are therefore pleased to announce the launch of the LPA Web Site. Its address is www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/lugarno.html
and we invite all LPA members and Lugarno residents to visit it.

The site provides information about the history of Lugarno, the Lugarno Tree Study, matters affecting Lugarno today including links to Hurstville Council's web site so Councillors can be e-mailed and Council meeting notes can be accessed. It also has a section on the LPA including who's on the Committee, the Constitution of the LPA and the monthly newsletter, etc.

We are most interested in feedback on the site and will endeavour to develop it further during 2000. We hope it provides interesting reading especially to new residents of Lugarno. We will be looking for a Committee member to take the site "under their wing" in 2000, so if you have Web experience, come along to our AGM in February 2000 and "get elected".

For our last meeting 1999, we are intending to have a light Christmas supper after the meeting so if you have been thinking about coming along please do so on Monday 13 December at 8.00 pm and join us for some festive cheer.
                                                                                                    Rob Clarsen - 9153 5158


Our thanks this month to
Councillor Chris Lee for attending our November meeting and telling us a bit about himself and how he is faring as a new Peakhurst Ward Councillor. Councillor Lee offered to come back again in 6 months' time once he has settled in a bit more and we'll certainly take him up on that offer.
Hurstville City Council Tree
Preservation Officer
Due to unavoidable circumstances, the presentation by Council's Tree Preservation Officer at our November meeting did not proceed. However, we have been in contact with the Council Officers concerned and they will definitely be attending our December meeting and we will be able to discuss the issue and concern of tree lopping and removal with the officers.

Goodbye Beryl & Philip

Long term Lugarno residents for over 40 years Beryl and Philip Carter of Woodlands Avenue have said a fond farewell to Lugarno and retired to Berrara. We wish them all the very best.

 
Chivers Hill Shopping Centre

Safety Audit
Following the recent fire bombings at Chivers Hill Shopping Centre, the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Hurstville Council and Hurstville Police are undertaking a safety audit of the shopping centre. The meeting to discuss this issue is scheduled for Monday 22 November.

Lugarno Meats
Lugamo Meats will be re-opening in the first week of December. John Wriggly will be able to serve all his existing customers and Christmas orders will be met. Please support John with his re-opening.

Santa Claus
Santa Claus will be visiting the shopping centre on Saturday 18 December and Friday 24 December. There will be lollies and giveaways for the children, so don't miss this exciting occasion!

Lugarno Lions Christmas Carols
The annual Lugarno Lions Christmas Carols night will be held at Evatt Park. The date is Monday 20 December from 6.30 pm. Great entertainment as usual at this annual family event.
 
October Crime Figures

Hurstville Police have provided the following crime activity report:

Incident Location
Assault Old Forest Road
Malicious property damage (6)

Old Forest Road
Lugarno Primary
School
Ernest Street
Renway Ave
Forest Ave (2)
Steal from a motor vehicle (2)

Forest Rd
carpark
Koorabel St
Other steal (3) Forest Rd
Boatwright Ave
Valentia Ave
Stolen vehicle (1) Ernest Street

Hurstville Police have advised not to leave valuables in your motor vehicle and lock it whenever you leave it. This includes in large or small shopping complexes or your own driveway. The items stolen from motor vehicles in October included Mobile phones, jewellery, a ladder and sports equipment.

Hurstville Police have advised the following security checklist for your home security during the Christmas period:

  • is your street number clearly visible?
  • are your fences and gates able to restrict access to your property?
  • is your landscaping free from potential hiding places for thieves?
  • is your power box within a cupboard and locked with an Electricity Authority lock?
  • are all outside doors to your home of solid construction?
  • are all external windows secured to restrict unwanted entry?
  • have your records the serial numbers of your valuables (remember engraving tools are available at Lugarno Hardware & Lugarno Estates)
  • have you installed a security alarm? when you lock your car do you take all your valuables with you?
  • do you lock your garage/garden shed when you're away from home?
  • if you see suspicious activity do you immediately call the Police?
Evatt Park Cricket Nets
At a recent meeting, the issue of the poor drainage around the Evatt Park cricket nets was brought up. The LPA wrote to Council who responded on 27th October 1999 indicating the works have been listed for attention/rectification in the near future.

WHAT'S ON?

NEXT MEETING         Monday 13th December - 8.00pm         (Come along and join us)


   »  St Stephen's Church Hall (Opposite Allwood Crescent)
   »  Rob Casey - Hurstville City Council Tree Preservation Officer will be addressing the meeting regarding procedures and criteria for lopping and removal of trees
   »  Lugarno Lions Christmas Carols - Evatt Park - Monday 20th December from 6.30 pm
»  Light refreshments available after the meeting


Delivery of "This is Lugarno" is generously sponsored by:
SANDERS FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE of Lugarno, Oatley and Mortdale
Contact Ian Ludlam or Ross Stewart at the Lugarno Office, Chivers Hill Shopping Centre