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I was born in the Central West of NSW in 1951. My father was a qualified baker who ran his own family business and in 1968 while I was at boarding school in Bowral, my family moved to Eden. The chipmill had just started, the fishing industry was strong and a new high school was on the way - Eden was expected to become an economic boom town. Those early years in Eden are among my favourite memories of growing up.
Now I am happily retired and enjoying my involvement with our little community radio station in Eden, 2SEA 104.7FM. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I get enormous satisfaction and enjoyment out of community service.
I have had a stint as a councillor, heavily involved with Merimbula Chamber of Commerce, and have been involved with many community events in Merimbula and Eden over the years, with a particular favourite being part of the Eden Whale Festival.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy working with a wonderful group of likeminded people, helping make our little radio station be as good as it can.
What do you like least about your job?
There is nothing I don't like about been involved with 2SEA.
What is one thing you cannot live without?
The one thing I couldn't live without is music.
What's your favourite place in Eden and/or the Bega Valley?
My favourite place in Eden is the Seahorse Inn and Boydtown.
What are three words that describe Eden best?
Eden, with its outstanding scenery, fascinating history, outstanding potential makes it a TRULY SPECIAL PLACE.
What do you think Eden needs the most as a community?
I believe improving the look of the CBD would help foster positive future development.
With buildings like the historic bank site next to the Fisherman's Club, the Great Southern Inn, and in the very near future the unveiling of the 1904 restoration of the former Australasia Hotel in Imlay Street.
With that to give the main street a truly special appeal, what would cap it off is if the commercial property owners between Bass and Chandos Streets agree to refurbish their shop fronts with a period theme, to compliment the existing historic buildings, to give the CBD a unique and special makeover for locals and visitors to enjoy spending time in the heart of Eden.
Add to that more of Brett Ralph's outstanding historic murals in appropriate locations and the future would be very bright indeed.
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