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A lot has happened over the last few weeks and it’s fair to say that the world as we know it will be different from here talent of some of our young people is amazing. If you’re a writer, keep in mid on, and forweeks, quite a the while to come. Many arewe nowpay facing hardships they would never have dreamed of just a few weeks back. $100 for yourthat stories if we publish them. People in safe employment last month now find themselves on unemployment queues, previously successful businesses are nowThis facing ruin.we also drew the winner of our Citadines Connect package and you can week And so it goes on. read who the lucky winner was in this issue. We had quite a lot of entries in that My wife and I, like so many other business owners at this time, are scrambling to meet Government regulations, while competition, but whyexpectations wouldn’t we great prize onend. offer. to the trying to keep up with community andwith still such come a out at the other For Our some,thanks this must seem mission Citadines people for their help and support in the running of this competition. impossible. In our case, and with the unbelievable co-operation of our fabulous team, we’re going to try and defy the odds. My wife and have come up with our a strategy that we newspaper hope will enable us toto keep our full-time employees For Ithose interested, Newswatch seems beallgoing great guns with in work, keep producing Orange City Life each week and hopefully come out at the other end. This strategy also more people picking up a copy each week. We started printing 5,000 copies, tworelies on others who we rely on, such as our printer in Sydney to survive as well. oclife.com.au weeks later we had to put this up to 5,500, this week it goes up further to 6,000 copies Defying the odds however will require a number of changes, sacrifices and a lot of understanding. The following businesses have The following businesses such is thethis demand. And they’re copy are noused longer CHANGES — From issue, Orange City Lifesaying will lookthat veryhard different to newspapers what you’ve become to. Many of the have graciously to us graciously agreed agreed to sponsor types of stories and features we’ve included in recent issues simply can’t be done under the present distancing and wanted. What nonsense! sponsor us until June 30th. until June 30th. We are extremely isolation rules. We are extremely grateful grateful for their support. To help usIt’s alltough through the Coronavirus at least,and we’re taking a completely different approach. times we’re livingcrisis, it at for thenow moment that presents hardship for some and for their support. We’re going to try to meet the changed needs that many readers now have as a result of isolation or being housebound. opportunities for others. The opportunities I’m referring to generally don’t just happen, We’ll also make more use of our available space to ensure you have plenty to read and enjoy each issue. often must be created usually come asmore a result oftoa do, perceived need. I see Orange City Lifethey will now provide you withand more entertainment, things more ideas on how to keep yourself busy, all while to in liftOrange, your spirits and put a little sunshine day. To in that end of we’re including more puzzles, a realtrying need and everywhere else, forinto jobyour creation, spite Covid-19 and and we’reIalso including Novella titled Sunshine (pure that. coincidence) that given the extra time we all have, we would like toa serialised try and do something to facilitate In my view, the better a place hope you will read and enjoy. We’ll also bring you quite a bit of helpful news from local businesses who are keen to keep like Orange does at creating jobs and getting people into work, the better we’ll fair serving you, and we’ll be encouraging you to send us items to include. in everything. this thatminimum I’m throwing wellthe and truly of behind SACRIFICES — To keep It’s ourfor costs toreason an absolute we’ve my alsoweight had reduce number pages a we print and suspend several featuresCity in OC Lifeplayed that wearegularly pay for, amongThat thesegroup is our TV Guide. 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THE TEN YEAR 11 STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED WERE... - Bridget May, James Sheahan Catholic High School

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The TEN4TEN program is a unique opportunity for local youth leaders to come together with ten community leaders for a conversation and mentoring opportunity. Almost 40 applications were submitted from Year 11 students from across Orange, Blayney and Cabonne. RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma said it wasn’t easy to choose ten students from the large amount of quality applications that were received.

but they were also eager to learn from our mentors and how they can become future leaders.” The Hon. Fiona Nash, Strategic Adviser at Charles Sturt University was the special guest for the evening, Fiona spent twelve years in the Australian Parliament as a Senator for NSW and also held ministerial positions including Rural Health, and in Cabinet the positions of Regional Development, Regional Communications and Local Government and Territories. As Ms Nash addressed the room she welcomed the opportunity to be involved in the launch of the TEN4TEN program.

“It was wonderful to read so many impressive applications, but it certainly made selecting only ten students quite a difficult task,” said Mr Harma.

“This is a fantastic initiative by RDA Central West and opens up a unique dialogue between some great local leaders and the next generation of leaders.

“The successful applicants demonstrated a strong sense of community and willingness to give back,

“Mentors can make a big impact on a young person’s life, especially Year 11 students who are in

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their final years of school and considering what their next step might be after graduation. I think this is an extremely valuable program that has the potential to be rolled out across more regional communities and I look forward to seeing it grow.” Over the course of the program students will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by ten community leaders including Pip Brett from Jumbled, Philip Dodds CEO of Phocas and Kate Lorimer-Ward, Deputy Director General at Department of Primary Industries. Students will also take part in visits to both the Federal and State Houses of Parliament and will have the chance to attend a Business Leaders Breakfast hosted by RDA Central West. Congratulations to our future leaders! Visit the RDA Central West website to find out more about the TEN4TEN program at https:// rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/ten4ten/

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— WORDS BY MELISE COLEMAN | PHOTOS BY EDITHMAY GOWING — egional Development Australia Central West hosted a networking evening for their official launch of the inaugural TEN4TEN program at Kate Jones @ 119 last week.

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WHAT ARE THE CHANCES Here’s something you won’t read about same winner, I thought to myself, there’s a story in that for sure, hence this little too often. What do you think the chances are of the piece this week. same person winning the same prize in two completely different competitions run almost 12 months apart? As incredible as it sounds, that’s exactly what happened at OC Life this week.

So, who was this incredibly lucky twotime winner? Her name is Ann Murray and she’s from Manildra. I recall speaking to Ann when she won last year, and she was greatly excited about winning. Her husband also rang me back up after they’d had their time at the Citadines just to say it was a marvelous experience, and the people there were brilliant. It’s always nice when you hear feedback like, especially about such prizes.

Over the last month or so we ran a competition where competitors had to cut out a coupon from Orange City Life fill it in and then send it in to go in a lucky draw for the prize, the prize being an $1100 accommodation package staying the Citadines Connect Sydney Airport. We offered a similar prize in a completely So, the Murrays are off to Sydney different competition last year. again thanks to us and the folk at the Last year, the draw was made by a local Citadines, we sincerely wish them an retailer in their store, this year, one of equally marvelous experience this time my staff drew the prize in our office. round as well.

NEW ZEALAND “The Auckland city skyline. Viewed from the highest volcanic peak in the mainland Mount Eden, also known as Maungawhau. The term ‘Maungawhau’ is from the native Maori language that means ‘mountain or hill of the whau tree.’ The crater is something quite spectacular when seen from above, the volcano’s last eruption is thought to have been around 28,000 years ago as quite evident from its lush outlook.

~ Melise Coleman

Following the draw, my Director of First Impressions rang the winner to tell them they’d won. At that stage we had no idea it was the same person. We found out when we advised the Citadines of the winner, so they could arrange to deliver the prize. They noticed the name was the same and queried it.

The rest of us will have to wait for another opportunity.

Still on the Citadines, they would love us to tell our readers more about their facility and to help with this, have offered to host one of my writers for a first-hand experience. We’ll try and arrange that sometime soon and tell you what we You can imagine the chain of events after discover. Sounds like a fabulous place that but once we established it was the to stay in Sydney.

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Winter Fire Festival

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— JONATHAN ROE —

The 3rd annual Orange Winter Fire Festival launches on Friday and there is still time to take part no matter what your location. Given the extraordinary circumstance we are all facing with the present pandemic, this year’s festival will naturally be limited in scope and numbers, but there still ample opportunity to explore the region and participate in festival activities through the Orange region’s innovative VeryLocal Streaming Service.

content from July 31st through to August 31st.

“In the face of such uncertainty around COVID-19, it’s been a testing time for our tourism industry, who are all working extra hard to ensure their venues are compliant with existing COVIDsafe guidelines,” said Orange360 Manager, Caddie Marshall,

“Very Local Streaming Service brings something completely new to audiences,” said Alexandra. “As the first regional streaming platform in Australia, if not the world, it offers a very different and compelling experience. The line-up satisfies for many reasons as it presents experts in their respective fields, whilst offering an intimate entry into a community. With so much hitting audiences daily from global streamers, we offer a soul-satisfying celebration of the very local!”

The good news for operators is that there’s been an enormous amount of interest and ticket sales and indeed most in-person events are now sold out. But thanks to VeryLocal, you can enjoy the festival from the comfort and safety of your couch! VeryLocal is Australia’s first regional SVOD (subscription video on demand) platform and throughout the Winter Fire Festival it will showcase several digital channels featuring locally produced content, including a dedicated Slow TV channel. To access the streaming platform interested viewers need to buy a $25 ticket, which will grant them unlimited access to the

The platform is led by creative directors Alexandra Burke, of Arcadia Films, co-founder of the FBi SMAC Award nominated arts platform Prototype (youaretheprototype.art) and Bec Janek of Brick Road Pictures (producer of Cannes official selection 2018 film Dots).

Highlights include: a special wine tasting with one of Australia’s great winemakers Philip Shaw. In a truly special event that’s not to be missed, join renowned wine critic Peter Bourne in conversation with Philip Shaw as they delve into his Hoosegg wine range, ranked in the top 15 wines in Australia by Huon Hooke’s Real Review. Purchase an 'at home tasting pack' from the Orange Wine Centre and follow along at home. Or, if beer is more to your liking, join Pioneer’s head brewer

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Pete Gerber for a tasting of his award-winning beers. Tasting six packs can be purchased from the Pioneer Brewing website then join Pete online and he talks you through his farm-brewed lagers, IPAs and signature stouts. Ex-Rockpool chef Dom Aboud and PS40’s Michael Chiem bring the Orange family together. Watch as Dom goes back to his roots to prepare a Lebanese feast over flames for his friends at the Union Bank Orange. See Chef Dom prepare lamb on the spit, chargrilled chicken and Lebanese flatbread, matched on theme with a chargrilled pineapple cocktail by guest bartender and good friend Michael Chiem (MC), owner Sydney’s PS40, Time Out’s Bar of the Year 2020. In collaboration with Condo SkyFest, VeryLocal will also showcase a special presentation of Wiradjuri sky stories and dance, filmed at the Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation. Or tune in to ‘Slow TV’ and witness the traditional Japanese technique of turning miso, take a calming trip into the pine forests with expert foragers, observe the hypnotic processes of local artists, tune into life on the farm, or set fire to your TV with a round the clock bonfire. Subscribe now at www.verylocal.com.au or visit www. orangewinterfirefestival.com.au.

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REPRESENTING THE CENTRAL WEST FOR INNER WHEEL AUSTRALIA — MELISE COLEMAN —

For the first time in decades Central West locals will fly the flag as President and Secretary for International organisation Inner Wheel Australia.

ith over 4000 members in 13 districts and 130 clubs, Elizabeth Tooke of Blayney took over as President from July 1, with Maria Bargwanna of Orange inducted as Secretary. Due to COVID restrictions, the usual handover evening wasn’t on the cards, though thanks to technology Elizabeth was still able to give a speech with several hundred people watching on. Elizabeth stood proud as she detailed her vision for her year as Inner Wheel Australia President. “It puts a heck of a lot of responsibility onto you,” Elizabeth laughed. “Inner wheel Australia has always been one of the biggest women’s organisation internationally. We have a vision to bring about change to the lives of women and children. I just felt that, to do that, we need to be on board and target a new way of thinking, especially in this new COVID-19, in the world we are finding ourselves, we need to become innovative, we need to find newer members, younger members with a new way of thinking. We can’t sit back and get left behind. We need people with a passion to change something and I think that’s how we will continue to grow.”

Elizabeth continued, “Inner wheel has been my passion and I felt I needed to give something back at some stage and this was my way of doing it, and I was flabbergasted actually, that I was voted President. In the last 10-12 years it’s been such a leap forward for Inner Wheel Australia. We’ve been able to give out grants annually to two or three people in the research field, and they are coming up with new treatments. Where it used to be based in city areas, now we are seeing it as a regional thing and that is what’s important. For example, the Oncology unit are getting to be able to use all of these lifesaving treatments from the money that we are able to give. We have given nearly 3 million dollars collectively to different services. My job is to support those who are fundraising, because those are the people who are making a difference.” Whilst Inner Wheel Australia is widely known as a friendship group, it’s through service that they stay together. “It’s service within our local communities, whether it’s by fundraising or by caring about what’s

happening to people within the community, then we also have an international part where we support international groups.

and is very dedicated and committed to the Inner Wheel cause,” Maria added, “That’s someone who we need as President, a strong, dedicated person.”

"In Australia we have donated to those affected by the floods in Queensland, we’ve given to ‘Buy a Bale’ for the drought and this year we have been collecting money for the bushfires. Recently, $125,000 has been given to every state that was affected by bushfires.”

Maria has been a member of Inner Wheel since 2003 and describes it as a truly inspiring organisation, “I was asked many times though I just couldn’t commit to it fully, so as soon as I retired from my Teaching career I joined straight away.

Evidently passionate about the organisation Elizbeth explained, “I think the things that have happened through my life, it’s been a difficult journey sometimes and I’ve learnt a lot through it. Through those times you see a lot of things, and how people struggle. In a moment during my life there was a lady from Inner Wheel who was very good to me and she said to me, ‘Would you like to come to Inner Wheel?’ and I did, that was in 2009. From that moment I had people who would support me through whatever happened in my life. It allows me to give back to my own community. It also allows me to get the support that I need, when I’m in a crisis. It gives me goose bumps to think about it,” Elizabeth laughed.

"I’ve enjoyed the great friendships I’ve made from across Australia and Internationally, we have a lot of fun and always have activities or fundraisers happening, it’s just a great organisation.

“I know Elizabeth thinks things through carefully

“We are all dedicated women working together, sharing friendship for community service and take action to create a lasting change to improve lives.” As Inner Wheel is dedicated to moving forward during these unprecedented times, they continue to engage in Zoom meetings and are moving a lot of their donation opportunities online. If you would like to read about Inner Wheel Australia’s latest donations or their next objectives, head to their website www.innerwheelaustralia.org. au/news

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OCLife WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CADIA

RFS benefits from Cadia’s safety success

NEWCREST’S FUND SUPPORTS FACE MASK FIT TESTING AT HOSPITAL Newcrest Mining’s $20M Community Support Fund has donated a $40,000 PortaCount® machine to the Orange Health Service to test the fit of face masks used by medical staff in the management of COVID-19 patients.

s Newcrest Moly Plant Construction employees Dane Henderson-Smith (UCA), Dylan Speirs (UCA),Doug Luscombe (Worley) and Malcolm McPhan with Springside Senior Deputy Captain Geoff Olde Springside Brigade, Superintendent David Hoadley, Jo Pryke Springside Brigade member and Paul Knight Springside Brigade member.

The NSW Rural Fire Service Canobolas Zone has received a donation of more than $12,000, thanks to the safety success achieved by the construction crews working on the new Molybdenum Plant at Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations.

Rural Fire Service Canobolas Zone to be the recipient of their safety reward, due to the devastating bushfires in Australia last summer.”

The Project, which has been underway for six months, has not recorded any Lost Time Injuries (an incident that results in an employee missing work due to injury), which has equated to 136,000 hours or 160 days injury free.

The Cadia Molybdenum Plant, at estimated capital cost of USD$95 million, commenced construction in FY20 and commissioning is expected to commence at the end of FY21. The Molybdenum Plant will deliver an additional revenue stream for Cadia in the form of a Molybdenum concentrate and will employee an additional 20 full time employees.

Newcrest Mining’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sandeep Biswas, visited the construction site recently to thank the crews involved in achieving this safety record. “Safety is the number one focus on our site and through focusing on training, education and looking out for each other, the Molybdenum Plant construction crew has been able to achieve this excellent safety milestone,” Sandeep said. “The construction crew selected the NSW

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“We hope to continue the support for the RFS through this excellent safety result for the remainder of the project,” Sandeep said.

Molybdenum is a silvery-white metal that is ductile and highly resistant to corrosion. It was discovered in 1778 and has one of the highest melting points of all pure elements. Molybdenum is used in the production of alloys, where it is added to increase hardness, strength, electrical conductivity and resistance to wear and corrosion.

The donation comes after Cadia recently rolled out a successful face mask fit testing program using the same PortaCount® machine to ensure the Cadia workforce were effectively wearing their respiratory protection.

s Cadia’s Occupation hygiene Advisor, Tyson Lane, runs Cadia’s General Manager, Aaron Brannigan, through a fit test during a recent visit to the Orange Health Service. “I am really pleased that we have played a part in ensuring the safety of the frontline medical staff, while they continue to work tirelessly to ensure our community remains safe,” Sandeep said.

When the COVID-19 crisis began, the need for effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE) became vital, particularly in the medical sector. As well as providing the right RPE, it is also important that it fits properly to provide protection from airborne contaminants containing COVID-19. Newcrest loaned their PortaCount® machine to the Orange Health Service and provided a train-the-trainer program to enable an in-house fit testing program for medical staff.

Orange Health Service General Manager, Catherine Nowlan, said the PortaCount® machine will provide a long-term benefit to the hospital, in protecting health staff from respiratory hazards well beyond the pandemic.

Newcrest’s Chief Executive Officer, Sandeep Biswas, personally delivered the machine to the hospital during a visit to the temporary fever ward.

“It’s very reassuring to know that our staff have correctly fitted respiratory equipment to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission within the hospital and the wider community,” Catherine said.

“This recent information sharing between Newcrest and NSW Health quickly identified an opportunity for the hospital to own their own machine and conduct regular fit testing for their medical staff. We are pleased to be able to facilitate this through the Newcrest Community Support Fund,” Sandeep said. “The health and safety of our people, their families and the community is of the greatest importance to us and we value the important role our local health care workers play in keeping our community safe and healthy, particularly during these unprecedented times.”

“We are grateful for Newcrest’s partnership in providing the training and donation of a PortaCount® machine for the ongoing use of the Orange Health Service.

The PortaCount® respirator fit testing equipment is a specialised machine that measures real-time fit while the user performs a series of moving, breathing and talking exercises designed to simulate the same movements made in the field.

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Addicted to glass — JONATHAN ROE —

“Anyone I know who does anything with glass is addicted to it,” says Kimberley Ivory, in her backyard glasswork studio.

steps in the production process… it is quite a versatile craft,” said Kimberley.

Sheets of glass lie stack against one wall of the small workspace, while the bench is covered in small coloured glass strips. A kiln the size of a small coffee table sits on the floor upon which are examples of Kimberley’s finished work. “I had always been interested in glass, I think I started collecting glass paperweights when I was in my 20s, then in the late 90s I did a course in glass and got a bit hooked! “I got fascinated by what you could do with glass, a kiln and some heat and started taking courses in it… it is quite addictive!” While most people are familiar with blown glass, Kiln formed glasswork involves fusing pieces of glass together in the intense heat of a kiln. “It uses a whole range of different techniques to produce a final product, so there is a whole lot of

“Blowing hot glass is not something you can do in your garage very readily and it is a team sport generally, you need other people to help you, whereas kiln formed glass you can pretty much do it on your own so it is much more user friendly for someone who wants to do it as a hobby or part-time activity.” The contradictory nature of glass is one of its appeals, said Kimberly. It is both a liquid and solid at the same time. Very malleable, yet fragile. Can be both beautiful and also eminently practical.

artists will tell you that they find fascinating.” There is certainly a technical side to working with glass as not all glass is compatible and different glasses will react differently with each other, but there is also a certain serendipity to the final form each work takes that Kimberley finds delightful “The kiln itself is part of the process and it adds to that which comes out. So, it will change according to what I like to call the ‘Kiln gods’ and how good they are feeling that day and that is really appealing.

“Colours will spread out, they will thin out, they’ll go lighter and they even change because there are a lot “Glass is a really fascinating,” she said. “You can do a of chemical reactions involved… so you can plan to a lot of things to it, but people are really intimidated by it point but you never know exactly what you are going — they are scared of glass, but it is something they deal to get, I actually really like that.” with every single day. So, there is this juxtaposition of Find more examples of Kimberley’s work on beauty and fragility and fear and harm that most glass Instagram @black_shed_glass

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“I feel very fortunate to have been involved in it for so many years,” says Lydia Smith, former teacher, librarian and now professional storyteller.

“I just love the feeling of knowing that children are with you in that moment and you are enjoying a story together— it is a great feeling really and it gives a lot back to see the light on a child’s face when you reach the crux of the story, or the point of a joke and they just burst into laughter — it is just wonderful.” Books and stories have always been a part of life for Lydia. Her mother was a librarian and following school, Lydia pursued a career as an English and History teacher. But it was only after following her husband’s work to Mudgee, that she stumbled into a new job and found what one might say is her calling. “When we moved to Mudgee, I was teaching casually and I wasn’t enjoying it, which is why I very quickly answered an advertisement for working at the local library,” said Lydia. “I never thought I’d end up in a library, but I was the children’s librarian there for 20 years.” Being a small regional library, Lydia was largely given a free hand to implement programs, many of which are still being run today. But it was during her regular Storytime sessions that Lydia began to put

the pictures books aside and simply telling stories to the children,

time with the kids was when I would actually look them in the face and tell a story.”

“It was a conventional story time program, but I also incorporated told stories without a book, stories I just told which incorporated interaction with the children and music, drama all sort of different things,” she said

Following the death of her husband, Lydia relocated to Orange to be closer to her daughter. And it was here that her daughter encouraged her to put her talent to use.

“Then I started getting feedback from parents that their kids were going home and retelling the stories I had told… they would reproduce them at home or they would replay the stories with their dolls or whatever and I thought that was amazing. So, I became more confident in including those kinds of stories.” Soon Lydia was telling stories six times a week at the Library. “And by telling them over and over and over again I could begin to see what works what didn’t work…I was basically telling 80 stories a year and my repertoire grew,” she said. “I found it was the thing I loved the most. I love telling stories with books and it is supremely important to do that, but I found the most popular

“I thought I don’t just want to retire, I have a lot of skills built up over a lot of time and I love seeing kids respond to oral storytelling… so, I thought why not? Let’s do it!” said Lydia, who now tells stories professionally as ‘The Story Lady.’ “I’ve incorporated a lot of things I developed over 20 years of being in the library and things I’ve learnt since then and honed on six grandchildren and I am really enjoying it.” Lydia sources most of her stories from folk tales collected from all over the world. Stories, she says, that have stood the test of time, have interesting themes and hold great appeal for children. “I find the most successful stories are the ones that people have told for generations and generations and I just put a quirky spin on them,” said Lydia, who has to feel a connection to the

story in order to tell it. “I have to love the story myself. It’s a bit like recognizing a friend. It’s no use trying to tell a story if it hasn’t made you laugh, surprised you or moved you in some way,” she said. “Secondly, it needs to be able to be told to young hearers, so it needs a strong, simple structure and a satisfying plotline. “Thirdly, it needs to have opportunities for children to be actively involved. It might be a repetitive chant, or an action or a way in which part of the plot can be dramatised in a simple way.” Books will always be an important part of a child’s education, said Lydia, but telling stories has a power of its own. “You are creating a bubble of experience and there is no feeling in the world like it when you’re telling a story and you can see the children are totally engaged, they are not distracted by the pictures or turning the page, they are just in the moment. It creates an immediacy and an intimacy, which is really fabulous.” www.thestorylady.com.au

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REMEMBERING OUR KOREAN WAR VETERANS

RUNS ON THE BOARD √ $100,000 for Wade Park

On Monday we paused to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for Australia during the Korean War.

√ $5,000 for Nashdale Hall

I had the pleasure of meeting with Chris Colvin, President of the Orange RSL Sub-branch, to participate in a brief ceremony at the Orange Cenotaph.

√ $750,000 for Blayney King George Oval

Although COVID-19 meant a full service could not be conducted, the ceremony was no less significant or important, with the laying of wreaths, a minute’s silence and the recital of The Ode of Remembrance.

√ $9,000 for the Spring Hill Activities Group to support community initiatives

√ $3,930 for Orange Scouts

It’s 70 years since the Korean War conflict began. 17,000 Australians served, 339 lost their lives and 1,200 were wounded. We lost four local servicemen from the Orange area.

√ $10,000 for the Millthorpe Village Committee to improve the safety of Richard Lane.

South Korea is today a vibrant democracy and economy because men and women from Australia and other nations fought to keep it free. We look back on their service with gratitude and pride.

√ $55,732 for Millthorpe CWA √ $2 million for Calare communities in the Drought Communities Extension Program

Lest we forget.

TEN4TEN MENTORING PROGRAM UNDERWAY

√ 38 new mobile phone sites for Calare

It was a real privilege to catch up with the students who were selected to participate in the inaugural Ten4Ten Mentor Program last week. The program kicked off with a dinner in Orange where a handful of community leaders met the year 11 student they would be mentoring. Throughout the program, a student is paired with a community leader to give them an insight into the community leader’s profession, while imparting any life lessons along the way. It was great to sit down with the student I will be mentoring, Claire Wright from Canowindra High School, to hear all about her ambitions and school journey to date. I look forward to working with Claire and sharing some stories about political life. She struck me as a strong person with all the makings of a future leader!

With parliament closed the school trips to Canberra aren’t happening at the moment. So on Friday, I dropped into Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School Orange to have a chat with the kids about parliamentary life.

CATCH UP AT CATHERINE MCAULEY

They had some great questions about the role of parliament and local members.

√ $20,000 for Molong Historical Society to go towards reconstructing the entrance of the Molong Museum √ $4,000 to the Molong Advancement Group to establish a disc golf competition at the golf club and showgrounds √ Almost $54 million in water security pipelines around the Central West √ $40 million for the upgrade of the Mitchell Highway between Orange and Molong at Guanna Hill √ $22 million for a new CSU medical school based in Orange √ $18 million for the Centre for Regional, Rural and Remote Health

Talk about some budding future leaders – they were very knowledgeable already on the political scene and it was great to hear their thoughts on how the system works.

√ $14.7 million for Mission Australia’s Benjamin Short Grove Aged Care facility in Orange

Afterwards, I checked out the new awning the school obtained with their $5,000 Local Schools Community Fund grant from the Australian Government.

√ $8 million to investigate fast rail for the Central West

It’s a great project, providing protection from all weather conditions such as rain, hail and UV rays when the kids wait for their buses in the afternoon.

√ $6.45 million for the Southern Feeder Road

It will also be used in conjunction with community events at Kenna Hall, adjacent to the school.

√ $3.4 million Aboriginal Learning Centre at TAFE in Orange

Well done to Principal Michael Croke and everyone who has made the school the vibrant and iconic school it is today. It’s looking fantastic!

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hair growth,” said Shona. “We’ve had clients take photos before they start using the supplement and then we’ve taken photos afterwards and the difference has just been amazing! They have been walking out the door!” Soul Hair and Beauty Room is also the only local stockist for Environ skin care range. Their Skin EssentiA range contains a powerful combination of vitamins and other essential skin nutrients to help restore your skin’s natural vitamin A levels.

Shona had long been looking for an effective supplement range and is proud to now be Orange’s sole stockist of JS Health vitamins

“The Environ range is designed by plastic surgeons and it is great for all skin types and it is packed with vitamin A which is essential for healthy-looking skins,” said Shona.

“Jessica Sepel, the woman behind JS Health, is just amazing. She is a nutritionist I have been following on Instagram for a while and the benefits of her vitamin range are unbelievable!” said Shona.

“We are the only stockist in Orange, and you can’t buy it online, so you need to come into the salon to buy it.”

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Soul Hair and Beauty also regularly hosts visiting specialists: DB Beauty will be at the salon next on the 7th and 8th of August performing microblading and eyebrow tattooing; and Radiant Skin Clinic’s Linda Carnovale will be available for botox and filler treatments on the 14th of August., “They book out every time they come, so book early,” said Shona, who has recently undertaken training to provide Reiki treatments. “Reiki is part of that whole holistic side of beauty and it is something I’ve been excited about doing for many and will now be offering that service here at the salon. “We also stock a range of crystal infused candles that we just can’t keep in stock they are that popular.” Hairdresser Tammy Nonnemacher offers an extensive range of hairdressing services with a class one licence in hairdressing and barbering. Supported by Wella, Tammy also has kikoto organic henna blends on offer. “We are a one stop shop,” said Shona. “You can have your hair, eyebrows and waxing done, or why not book in for your facial beforehand.” And keep an eye on this space, as Soul Hair and Beauty Room will soon be home to new state-ofthe-art technology from the Global Beauty Group and offering new skin treatments including hair and tattoo removal.

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h Facebook memories! On the surface it seems such an innocent little idea. Why not bring up a photo or post from the past for someone to relive? Sounds great. Who wouldn’t want to remember some good time with friends or family from years gone by? Perhaps it’s a photo that will bring a smile to your face; maybe a great holiday snap, an amazing meal or a photo of your little one who’s now all grown up. But what if it is a memory you’d rather not relive? Like say… finding a sizable spider inside the water bottle you are currently drinking from! Well, last Tuesday — once again— Facebook helped me relive just this experience. It was the 21st July 2017 at my former workplace. I was sitting in my editor’s office discussing something to do with the upcoming issue when I causally raised the bottle I had been drinking from to my lips only to notice a flicker of movement from within. Startled, I quickly pushed the bottle away to find an orb weaver spider treading water in a desperate attempt to clamber out.

Now, I grew up in a former shearer’s quarters out west of Bourke, where spiders are a part of life. Daddy long-legs would continually appear in room corners, huntsman were regular house guests, and shaking boots for Redbacks was routine. Spiders, in general, don’t bother me, but I draw the line at spiders in my drinking water!

How did it get in? Could it have slipped in unnoticed when I filled the bottle? Or could it have somehow squeezed into the open ‘pop top’ lid? I preferred to think it was the second option. Although less plausible, the alternative meant acknowledging that I had drunk a litre of water with the spider inside the bottle!

I know some people would be inconsolable if this had happened to them, but by this time I had had some experience. You see, this was not the first time it had happened to me. Nor the second!

When something like this happens, it puts you on your guard. For a while it became second nature to carefully inspect the bottle before drinking and letting the tap run before putting the bottle under the nozzle.

Yes, on three separate occasions I have been subjected to this very same thing! Three different species of spider found in my drink bottle over a space of four years!

But two years went by. I became complacent. I hadn’t heard of anyone finding a spider in their drink before, how likely was it to happen to me again?

It was a huntsman spider the first time. It was an unusually warm October day and I had been out of the office for most of the afternoon. Looking for a drink on my return, I casually grabbed my empty water bottle to go and refill it only to discover the irate arachnid. On this occasion I believe I may have let loose with a few unprintable exclamations while I tried to take in what had happened.

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It was pumping, as always the food was great and the service excellent.

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Of been — MELISE COLEMAN —times. to bring Teddy in to meet the residents. want to cover their eyes for this one) Teddy to cooperate, all so she could post the talking about making playlists course, the next day he’s full of remorse, of Getting drivers’ isn’t a stranger to going inside the house! Veronica explained, “Everyone said oh yes video on hermy social medialicence page to get “In times of uncertainty lets control what we can, lets more ‘sorry‘songs for his reckless actions’. you play whenHe’s you’re lonely meant I could play Veronica laughed, “It was a cold day and so bring him in, they were very excited to people following her. music in the ended up only being hit with an $8000 than ever, support and shop local.” or alone’, but that’s just garbage. we said, let’s bring Teddy inside, well, he was meet him. car mythe own as louddance as I liked Weonsaw 200-strong fine instead of the $50k and a stint in I’m never alone when the music more than happy to come in! … andout I did. 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Hope you’re proud of yourselves. pocket, ready for an internet horses and since she got sick she had to give by day but having access to our favourite making it easier to find out how to support memories of going from a school kid profit from criminal activity… and I’m playlist. Everyone knows him and everyone looks her horse away so Teddy gives her some shops viato delivery or pickup definitely helps the community in a time where we all need I hooked a list of songs by one How about the lady who was not sure where into this fits in, but surely this an adult. forward to seeing him, he’s a real gentleman.” company and makes her really happy. keep things somewhat a little support. challenged bynormal.” the police for not current faves, relatively new won’tofpass muster, will it?aAt the time of I’m alone again this week, working With many appreciative initially created thebe account because This“ISaturday Teddy will spending (his) I wearing a maskmessages in public infrom Vic? writing this, 20 idiots have made small “The residents can pat him and give him Aussie band called Ocean Alley – and from home. Weird. Fun. Novel. 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$739,990 Splendid Design, Beautiful Presentation Enviably positioned this unique family home has been designed to capture the sun and is perfect for the entertainer. Boasting stunning street appeal, sitting on approx. 1000sqm this exquisite abode offers not only aesthetic appeal but is also conveniently situated near Wentworth Golf Course, parkland and walking trails. The separate master suite offers his and her wardrobes and a private ensuite, whilst the other three bedrooms all feature built in robes. Offering the perfect combination of formal and informal living areas, step into the elegant formal lounge/dining at the front of the home or relax in the spacious rumpus room off the open plan kitchen / family / meals area that is flooded in sunlight to truly brighten your home. The striking kitchen is the hub of the home, with high quality appliances and has easy access to your private alfresco area, perfect for entertaining. Huge triple garage with internal access to the property, large leafy garden and heated by central gas heating, wood fire and reverse cycle split system. Ready for your perusal, do not miss out on the opportunity to view this wonderful home before it leaves the market. Contact our team today to arrange a viewing, arrange a face time virtual tour or to obtain a floor plan.

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64 Valencia Drive, Orange

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5 Burrendong Way, Orange

$309,000

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5 Fox Avenue, Orange

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25 Boronia Crescent, Orange

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45 Sundew Circuit, Orange

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307 Anson Street, Orange

$889,000

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16 Emmaville Street, Orange

$579,000

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10 Hutchinson Close, Orange

$699,000

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101 Lords Place, Orange

$659,000

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New Winter Menu Corn fritters sitting on a bed of baby spinach, topped with beetroot relish and poached eggs. — MELISE COLEMAN —

Just one of the mouth-watering dishes you will find on the new winter menu at Anything Grows. Other favourites which we have pictured include the warm chicken salad, handmade pies with leaf salad and relish, and wrap your taste buds around this beauty- Bacon beignets, with vanilla mascarpone, toasted almonds and apple. Chef Matthew Bremerkamp’s menu focuses on seasonal produce, where fresh, simple and totally delicious flavours are king. He has over 20 years’ experience working across the United Kingdom and Australia. Anything Grows is a family run café with

a boutique nursery and gift shop situated alongside. A true one stop shop as you have the option to relax in the marquee covered courtyard, which is toasty and warm during these winter months, you can take a seat inside the calming indoor retreat, or grab a coffee to browse the gift shop. In the gift shop you will find a collection of beautiful things for your home from jewellery to pots, furnishings to books, or to gift to a loved one. The boutique nursery stocks a beautiful range of hand selected feature trees and plants for gardens, balconies and

apartments as well as an eclectic collection of hand crafted sculpture, furniture, water features and pots created by local and interstate artists. Open Tuesday through Friday from 7am-3pm and Saturday, Sunday open 7am- 2pm. Due to COVID restrictions bookings are essential. Located at 54 Summer Street, give the team a call on 6361 4333. The Anything Grows team would like to thank their customers who have supported them during the COVID period and still today. Your support hasn’t gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

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OWNER/CHEF: MATTHEW BREMERKAMP “I’ve been a Chef for 25 years. I started when I was 15 years old during work experience through school. I became a qualified Chef when I was 19 and living in England. I’ve worked in Pubs and Restaurants and I’ve been a Head Chef for the last 15 years. “When I moved to Australia (10 years ago) I moved more into fine dining, I ran Restaurant Botanica in the Hunter Valley which was in the ‘Good Food Guide’ for the last four years and was half a point off my Chefs hat every year. I decided to open a café here in Orange so I could get more time with the family. “I love cooking, I still cook at home a lot, I especially love cooking with Australian native ingredients. I like creating interesting breakfasts like The bacon beignets and trying to invent new and interesting things whilst also keeping the classics.”

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Anything Grows

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54 Summer Street, ORANGE

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The B-Side Café @ Charred

Thai Asian

1-5 New Street , ORANGE

6363 1580

Kate Jones One Nineteen

Innovative Cuisine

119 Moulder Street , ORANGE

6361 4390

Hill Street Grab n Go

Homemade Take Away

167 Hill Street , ORANGE

6360 3132

Cheeky Barista Café

Australian & Asian Cuisine

295 Summer Street, ORANGE

0422 522 445

Hogs Australian Steakhouse

Classic Australian

177 Lords Place, ORANGE

6362 2389

Café Latte

Modern Australian

173 Summer Street, ORANGE

6363 1855

The Agrestic Grocer

Specially food shop, restaurant & grocer 426 Molong Road, ORANGE

6360 4604

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ANOTHER POEM SENT TO SHARE FROM FORMER ORANGE RESIDENT GWENALLEN DEVRIES.

Beneath The Southern Cross Underneath the Southern Cross, Is a land of hope and peace, A land where freedoms cherished, Where our faith is anchored deep. There’s associated sadness, Within the history of our land, Invasion, death, displacement, As the settlers took command. Australia, beloved homeland, So diverse in many ways, With now so many cultures, To make progress every day. Our land is full of contrast, Of triumph and despair. Of summertime infernos, But a land of quick repair.

“Memories” By Ned Tiger was my friend, at 7 going on 10 anyone not going to school was old. Tiger had grey hair so he must have been really old. In my world racism was just an obscure word in a mouldy dictionary – people were people. Our grocer was Chinese; our vegetables came from an Italian market gardener; the cafe owner was Greek; our barbers were White Russian and Norwegian; our clothing from a Lebanese shopkeeper and our meat from a German butcher. The squatrocacy were mainly English with hypenated names and kids at boarding school. And us, we were bog Irish from Belfast stock who had arrived in the 1850’s – our neighbours were Murphy’s, Slattery’s, O’Brynes, Hennessey’s and Muldoon’s. Salt of the earth and fine people all. I have memories of my grandfather, a tall man with a white beard telling me three things: (1) Always be clean and tidy (2) Treat every woman as a lady

Our land has empty deserts, Bleached by the burning sun, Where temperatures keep rising, And cool breezes seldom come. She has extensive beauty, From her soft smooth golden shores, Her rugged mountain ranges, Inland lakes, and waterfalls.

(3 ) If you cannot put your hand in your pocket to buy something - you cannot afford it.

He also taught me to avoid goldfever (greed), John Barleycorn (alcohol) and Wandering Millie (loose women). I guess in my hearty, healthy, 90’s these ideals worked for me. Hang on this was supposed to be about Tiger. Tiger was a friend of the family and when he came through the door a ray of sunshine came with him. I feel today he had such a massive knowledge of living skills that he had an inbuilt need to pass them on. I was the lucky one. Despite our big age difference we were kindred spirits. Tiger taught me the intricities of tracking (the who, what, when, and what they were doing when they made them). How to make traps and set snares, how to moonlight possums, how to throw a boomerang and a nulla nulla and how to make fire. He taught me how to find yans and the seeds for the nardoo mill, how to catch fish and which berries to eat. How to make musical instruments from gum trees and how to stalk game, find water from the flight of birds and how to follow a honey bee to its hive. These are just a few of the wonderful things I learnt from my friend Tiger.

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She has her snowy mountains, And her undulating plains, With distant far horizons, And fields of golden grain. As I travel down her country roads, And memory lingers still, I see the sheep and cattle graze, I know they have their fill. Within the secrets of her bush, The eucalypt, gum and pine, The stringy bark and wattle, The banksia and vine, Lives the tiny ring tail possum, And the hopping kangaroo, The emus, and koalas, And the screeching cockatoo. When weary stockmen come to rest, And the distant dingoes call, The hoary moon then casts her light, On creatures large and small. Key of my heart, our country, This land of hope and peace, May we now pull together, So, each hope is anchored deep.

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LINCOLN JAMES ADAMS BORN: 24/06/2020 WEIGHT: 3590g PARENTS: Nick and Robyn Adams

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FIND A WORD BY COLIN RICHARDSON I have fond memories of sitting outside on a summers night and listening to his tales of far away lands like the Tallywalker and the Pilliga; of the Kadaitcha Man; the Pointing of the Bone; the MinMin Lights, the Bunyip, the Ant Lion and the Polceman Fly. Not to mention the small hairy men who lived in the thick scrub, and my grandfather trying to “trump his ace” with tales of lepracorns and banshees. I condisder myself extremely lucky to have lived at the same time as Tiger. Now I live in the best country in the world in my nice warm house with little care to go anywhere, few needs and no wants, a shed with lots of man toys to play with at a healthy and happy 92 years with my schooldays sweetheart of 70 years of happiness. I dont have to die to go to heaven, i’m already there.

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ASHTON DESMOND BRITT BORN: 18/06/2020 WEIGHT: 3800g PARENTS: Mark and Stacey Britt GRANDPARENTS: Max Howarth and Cathy Goodlock; Chris and Linda Britt

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In the above tree-shape are 59 names of trees. Fruit trees, timber trees, jungle trees, Australian and overseas. When you have found all the trees on the list below, the remaining letters, in sequence, will spell the name of another wellknown tree! LIST:

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PATRICK ALEXANDER FRAZER BORN: 09/07/2020 WEIGHT: 4060g PARENTS: Trent and Angela Frazer SIBLINGS: Nida (5); Archie (4); Tobey (2) GRANDPARENTS: Mark and Kim Frazer of Stuart Town; Ross and Helen Hubbard of Orange GREAT GRANDPARENTS: Russ Frazer of Wellington

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JULY 30 â€” AUGUST 5, 2020

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Scrambled Eggs EDITOR: Bruce tells us this as a story he wrote for a competition. It was not published, and he never heard whether it was worthy or not. It sank without trace says Bruce, but he thought he’d submit it to OC Life just to see what we thought. Bruce claims he knew the people (names changed) in the 1950’s, and tells the story, gleaned from many cups of tea with them. They are long gone now Bruce claims he was privileged to have known them. We rather like your little story Bruce and we’re sure others will too. It’s certainly a different way to scramble eggs. Enjoy! (especially the $100 you get from us for getting published this week.)

BY BRUCE C MARTIN “We have fifteen dozen eggs to sell in town this week Bert!” “That will help with the grocery bill.” Bert nodded in response as he took another puff on his pipe. Town was twelve miles away and was reached by horse and jinker every Saturday morning, for supplies. The extra cash from the sale of eggs was important to this struggling dairy farming couple and their two children, at a time of great economic hardship and toil. Bert, a softly spoken World War One veteran, did contract ploughing around the district with his draught horse team while Mary milked the cows, fed the calves, and generally held their farm together. Although still a young woman her face and slight stoop told the story of daylight till dark exertions. The Smith’s farmhouse was situated on the crest of a hill surrounded by tall pines, and access in and out was via a steep rutted potholed, scoured out driveway, down the steep slope, over the culvert in the gulley, then up the equally steep track of similar condition to the front entrance leading out to the Three Chain Road. “Bert you are not going to put that young horse in the shafts for this trip are you?” “That horse is still quite skittish!” Bert, in his easy-going quiet voice said. “It’ll be right luv, this horse needs a long run.” I hope that he is right, Mary thought as she packed the eggs under the seat of the jinker, once the horse was harnessed and ready to go.

There was a windmill in the gully, just next to but through the fence from the culvert, and this particular morning a strong wind was causing the tower to flex as the spinning fan, with a couple of fans missing, was threatening to destroy itself. Bert, with reins in hand started the horse off at a walking pace, down the scoured out wheel tracks to make it as comfortable a ride as possible, but upon reaching the culvert with the creaking, spinning windmill just through the fence, the horse jibbed and started to back up. Bert patiently coaxed the nervous animal to go forward, but it was having none of it and was threatening to put them over the side of the culvert which would have tipped them out. “Quick Mary grab the reins!” yelled Bert as he leaped out and took hold of the horse’s head. He then managed to get the horse and rig turned around and back they went up the hill. “Are you going to change horses Bert?” “No Mary, this horse is going to town whether it likes it or not!” Back at the top of the hill Bert pointed their nose back down that awful hill and standing with whip in one hand and reins in the other, split the air with a mighty crack and baritone bellow, sending horse and jinker plunging and pitching down towards the culvert with Mary hanging on for dear life and screaming. “BERT!! the eggs, STOP!! Through the gulley and over the culvert they went bouncing and swaying with scrambled eggs from broken shells sloshing around their feet and splashing against the kickboard. Bert somehow kept his feet and

didn’t draw rein until they flew past the front entrance, where they pulled up to assess the damage. There was not going to be much egg money from this trip, but no stupid horse was going to get the better of this horseman. A few weeks later an American Serviceman turned up at the farmhouse gate when Mary was hanging washing on the line. He strode over to her, shadowed by Mary’s Blue Heeler, introduced himself formally and then said. “Just call me Hank mam!” He then explained that his unit was camped up on the Three Chain Road where their roadworks were teaching young plant operators road building before they were shipped to the Pacific theatre where war was raging. In his most polite manner, he asked if he could buy eggs and milk, and offered to pay whatever they were currently getting. This was heaven sent and lasted a few months and during that time Hank approached Bert and said. “We’ll gravel that god damn driveway for you boss!” By the time the dust had settled and the last dozer scraper, and roller left the area the Smith’s had a magnificent solid road all the way from the farmhouse out to the Three Chain Road. The rhythm of seasons has not changed the pace of life on that farm with the windmill next to the culvert. Mary is still milking cows, feeding the calves and selling the eggs, and Bert is still contract ploughing. The farm still has gates needing repair and fences that need restraining, but the driveway is still as good as when the last roller trundled out the front entrance, and that is all that matters.

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A BIG THUMBS DOWN to the person who, as I watched out my window, shot a kangaroo on Crown Land in James Dalton Drive and left it to die!

THUMBS UP to the authorities who legally approved the recent local Orange fireworks display, which raised much needed funds for a regional charity in need. We appreciate all the community support and a great night was had by all. THUMBS DOWN to the people who woke the neighborhood up at 1:52 am on Sunday morning on the 19th of July with your stupid fireworks. Some people have to work in the morning, and you are so inconsiderate. I hope karma bites you one day.

THUMBS UP to the Council for the great refuge crossing built in Valencia Street in Ploughman’s Hill Estate. Believe this will help those wanting to cross the road to the park and also keep the cars travelling on the right side of the road!!! THUMBS UP to Meredith from PRP for her gentle and professional care. She attended to me twice last week and helped me get through some stressful appointments. I think she is a very valuable member to your team.

THUMBS UP to the young man that has been working at the Coffee Rush drive thru. Apparently, he is helping out over the school holidays and has managed to put a smile on my face every morning. Great job young man and great customer service. HUGE THUMBS

UP to the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Orange Emergency Department. I was so impressed with the care, professionalism and kindness shown to my child during a recent visit. Well done to you all.

A BIG THUMBS UP to the staff at Union Bank Schoolhouse restaurant for your kindness. Our accommodation booked months earlier had been double booked. As we arrived for our dinner reservation on the Saturday night in the school holidays, we got the phone call to say we had to vacate. Your generous offers of family houses to help and your sincere kindness made us feel cared for. You are all such fine ambassadors for your town and region (we were then able to find a room in Bathurst). We will definitely be back on our next visit to Orange. Thank you.

THUMBS UP to Kate Jones for her management of social distancing during the pandemic. She is a lesson to us all.

THUMBS UP to Cargo Store for outstanding customer service and first-rate takeaway food.

THUMBS DOWN to the neighbor who despite water restrictions,(and no tanks) hoses down her lawn mower, pathways, drive and street curb, washing the lawn clippings down the neighbors curb way and driveway, this week was a huge sticky wet mess that also contained, cigarette butts ( I don’t smoke) and white pebbles. the mess clogged up my driveway and had to be cleaned out. The driveway is used by my car which the tyres run over and collect this mess and bring it into my garage and home. Environmentally you are doing wrong, cluttering driveways and people’s areas with washing down your lawn cuttings into other people’s spacesyou are also breaking Council regulations as well. Good to bear this in mind. Be kind to your neighbors. they are not physically fit enough to be cleaning up someone else’s mess. So, buy a catcher for your mower! I still have the mess in a bag that was cleaned up.

THUMBS DOWN to all the shoppers on the weekend doing their grocery shopping and no one keeping their distance. Supermarkets will not shut down - if you come in while you are sick and don’t social distance you are risking the store closing down and I need a job still. Do your normal shop people of Orange.

THUMBS UP to OClife for the wonderful FREE publication weekly, I look forward to each publication. I also look forward to each Saturday NEWSWATCH. well done to the whole team and to Bob for his vision and insight, but most of all his love of our city, Thanks to all the team. BIG THUMBS UP to the kind gentleman who found my purse at a cafe and took it to my bank to return it to me. Much appreciated!

THUMBS DOWN to the old couple at Lake Canobolas who, on the 21st of July around 2:30pm, allowed their dog to wander and attack a duck multiple times. I had to run to intervene on the duck’s behalf because you made no effort to restrain or control your dog, or to help the assaulted wildlife. If you can’t do the right thing either don’t own a pet or don’t access the community. Shame on you, and your dog!

THUMBS UP I think it was Friday 17th July. I rode my scooter downtown heading for Petbarn. Alas I tipped my scooter over and quick as a flash two young fellows and a young lady came to my rescue. I am 88 years old and luckily, I wasn’t hurt. They picked me and the scooter up, dusted us off and helped me across the road. I am so grateful so please accept many, many thanks. I’m a bit late with my thumbs up and hope good karma comes to each of my heroes.

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