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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn!

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Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun, so the saying goes. Not sure we’re all having a lot of fun at this time but amid all the problems, we can always find some bright spots. I hope you find your share.

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On that, Orange City Life is one source where you’ll find a few bright spots each week and this week’s issue is no different, I hope you enjoy it. Of course, Autumn brings with it what many locals consider the best time of the year weatherwise, so let’s hope that’s true again this year. The recent weather has been pretty good, the country is looking picture perfect so there’s no reason why we can’t all be very optimistic about the next few months.

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You’ll read in this issue that we have regrettably dropped our Hearts for Orange initiative, and that also means our community project of Growing Hearts for Orange has been dropped as well. It’s been really disappointing that we’ve had to take this decision but unfortunately, we were banking on other local business organisations embracing the Sponsors concept as well, but this didn’t happen, and the signs are that they never will. We invested To further help Orange a fair bit into the initiative but can no longer afford to do that alone, better to cut our losses City Life keep our team employed and keep now and move on. Hopefully, the things we were trying to push and the sentiments behind bringing you our magazine them will be picked up by others, because despite having to cancel what we were doing, each week, we’re inviting community minded the aims of what we were trying to do were spot on. businesses to sponsor Last week Facebook threw the cat amongst the pigeons and disrupted the media no end. Thankfully, that doesn’t affect us, in fact it could work in our favour, we’re still a bit old fashioned in many respects, still primarily hard copy publications and still free.

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From Abercrombie Caves to Zeehan… Bruce Elder completes his comprehensive guide to Australian towns

t a staggering 2.7 million words, it is unlikely that anyone will ever read all of Bruce Elder’s magnum opus, Aussie Towns, and he doesn’t really think you should read it all anyway. But he definitely wants you to check it out and we agree! Aussie Towns is an extraordinary, free online travel guide that covers the length and breadth of the country. For anyone travelling Australia, it should be the first port of call to discovering the history and attractions you’ll find in all the towns stopping in. An award-winning journalist and writer, Bruce Elder, spent more than two decades as a travel writer for the Sydney Morning Herald and Age Newspapers. He also has more than ten travel books about Australia to his name including the Globetrotter Guides to Australia, Sydney and Queensland; 1015 Things to See and Do in Australia; and Explore Queensland and Explore NSW. But upon retiring in 2013, with many of his published Australian travel guides decades old, Bruce decided he needed to do it all again. “I thought it would take three years; I got it dramatically wrong!” said Bruce, from his home at Kiama. In fact, it took 2,797 days for Bruce to research, visit, photograph and write up each of the 1,322 Aussie towns on his list — the last of which was just published on the site on February 15, 2021. “When I finally said farewell to Fairfax in 2013, I got started on it and since then I have just driven 4 FEBRUARY 25 — MARCH 3, 2021

around the country,” said Bruce, who described the planning of his research trips like preparing for a military operation. Working out a list of 30 or 40 towns, he’d research and write out lists of what he needed to see and what he needed to photograph while in each town. For the smaller towns, Bruce said he might be able to write up three in a day, but as the project progressed and he moved onto larger centres, it started taking much longer. “Ballarat is a perfect example,” he said. “I wrote 14,000 words on Ballarat and it took me over a week to do. So that dramatically slowed me down and Victoria has got more than its fair share of those towns — it has got Ballarat, it has got Bendigo, it’s got Geelong — and all of those are just huge undertakings.” What is enjoyable about Bruce’s Aussie Town guides is that he doesn’t just cover what there is to see at each location, but there is a focus on showing you the reason you should go there to see it. “When I was living in England there was an exceptionally good guide called the Shell Guide to England and it answered that question, Why am I here? In other words, it didn’t just tell you — I was a living in tiny village called Dorchester on Thames — and it didn’t just tell you that there was an interesting cathedral in the town. It told you that inside the cathedral there was an exceptional wall and it has the finest example of a 14th century Jesse Window. “And I thought to myself, yes of course! People

go and gawk at things, but they don’t know why they are gawking at things… so when I came back, I thought to myself I’d really like to do that for the whole of Australia.” It is that idea that has also determined just what towns have made it on Bruce’s list, which obviously does not include every town you’ll find in Australia. “If I drive into a town, I need to be able to answer the question, why am I here? What am I here for? What am I supposed to be looking at? Now you can have quite substantial towns where there is literally absolutely nothing to look at, so consequently I have not included them,” said Bruce, who cites Logan City as an example. “It is just a big urban area. Its new and it’s a suburban development,” he said. “Now that is significantly different to say Campbelltown in NSW where there is a really interesting history and there are historic buildings.” In some cases, where people are upset about their town being overlooked, Bruce has asked people to convince him otherwise. “Someone sent me an email saying it is outrageous you haven’t got Cygnet (Tasmania) and I said, you tell me what there is there that would cause somebody to want to stop and check things out and I’m happy to include it. I never got a reply!” he said.

were things there that would cause somebody to want to stop and have a look at them.” While Aussie Towns may now be called complete, the work is far from over for Bruce. He has already begun the process of revising, fine tuning and making corrections based on the thousands of emails and comments his posts have attracted over seven years. While Bruce has never really sort publicity for Aussie Town, and it is not a commercial venture, more and more people each day are discovering the site, which now attracts about 2 million visitors each year. “Every additional person makes me happy,” said Bruce, whose said his sole aim for the project was to create a resource that might encouraged people to get out and explore their own country. “It was a wonderful way to fill the years of my retirement and, of course, it got me out and about and driving around Australia, seeing and just marvelling at the way things have changed! And finding thing that I didn’t know were there! So all in all it was a great experience.

But then there is the tiny town of Merino in Victoria that did successfully make their case.

“When things settle down, I’ll be out on the road again, but I will be doing them as an enjoyable trip rather than desperately trying to do 40 or 50 towns and go flat out. If there’s a really pleasant five kilometre walk along the river, I’ll do that. Whereas before I’d just check the walk was there, get information from the information centre and go. Now I will go and enjoy!”

“I said, persuade me… and they did! So you will find Merino is actually in Aussie Towns and that is a direct result of people persuading me that there

Find Bruce Elder’s comprehensive travel guide to Australia at www.aussietowns.com.au and follow Aussie Towns on Facebook.

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I had reason to access our local medical facilities again last week and the overall experience compels me to remind our readers all how blessed we are to have the facilities we do here in Orange. Some readers will be aware that my wife Jackie is battling a fatal condition and has been now for almost 12 months. I have been caring for her at home but last week during the night (2am) she developed some symptoms than I considered above my pay grade. I decide to call an ambulance, something I’ve never had to do before. Although I was quite concerned, there was no obvious panic involved, so when I rang 000 it was all pretty calm and orderly, and extremely professional. The lady on the other end stayed on the line and kept talking to me until the ambulance arrived, she kept me informed as to where the ambulance was every few minutes. It was quite amazing and obviously satellite technology is now used. The ambulance arrived in what seemed no time and then another one turned up to assist with carrying my wife from house to vehicle. All four ambos were very caring, efficient and professional. Jackie was transferred to Emergency where she was assessed and treated, then later moved into a ward. She was in hospital for 5 days and during that time she was cared for in one way or another by at least a dozen people, but I’m sure there would have been more that I didn’t see. Because of her unusual circumstances I visited the hospital at least 20 times, her eating is way out of whack, so I took it on myself to take food out

to her and feed her. The hospital food was fantastic, but she wasn’t up for it. Because I was there so often, I had the chance to meet all the people attending Jackie, get a feel for what they had to do, and observe a lot of what went on generally. I must say, it’s quite amazing and everyone that I came across was wonderful, without exception. Keep in mind, the Coronavirus means that a lot of extra precautions etc. are in place and this must make their jobs all that much harder during these times. For a hospital experience, I don’t think it could have gotten any better for Jackie or me. The facility is incredible (and big), the staff from those who check you in at the front door, right through to the wardsman who wheeled Jackie down to our car to come home, all friendly, caring and marvellous at every level, I couldn’t fault them. Even the parking lot was kind and I somehow managed to find a spot each time, only once did I have to drive around a bit to find a spot. I also noticed how nice the hedges and garden beds looked around the front area of the facility. Someone obviously takes a great deal of pride in maintaining them too. Credit where credits due, and this latest experience at Orange Health Service, and that extends to the Pallative Care team, gets all the ticks from me. Folks, you can be assured that based on this latest experience of mine, our health needs are in very good hands. My sincere thanks to all who played a part in caring for Jackie last week.

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Tears, laughter, photo albums and fond memories were shared across the dining table at Kevin and Marie Fletcher’s home last week. Having just celebrated their 60th (diamond) wedding anniversary, Kevin surprised Marie with a beautiful blue moissanite ring which was designed and made by himself. “OMG Kevin, I’ve got a tear in my eye.. oh darling, isn’t it gorgeous!” Exclaimed Marie as she unpackaged the box wrapped with love. Kevin and Marie first met in 1957 when Kevin moved from Coonabarabran to Blacktown and joined the Methodist church choir, where Marie was a church organist. “I saw these gorgeous brown eyes walk in,” Marie giggled. “Its funny how your world works out. We were both heavily involved with the church, that’s mainly where we would see one another.” As Kevin worked in Sydney and Marie worked in St Mary’s, the pair didn’tcross paths much during the week.

“I was also a tennis player and Kevin used to see me in this little, short skirt,” Marie laughed.

After many dates and time spent together, Kevin said he ‘just knew’, that Marie was the one. “It was after a prayer meeting that we had walked out and got into the car, so I didn’t get on one knee..” Kevin smiled. “I was very nervous to propose and I had asked Marie’s parents beforehand, so I did the right thing.” Marie added, “I can tell you the exact words.. it was, “Will you be mine?” Kevin and Marie were then married in 1961 at the Blacktown Methodist Church. A beautiful beginning to the rest of their life together. During their younger years, some of Marie and Kevin’s fondest memories together stem from their involvement in the Rolls Royce Car owners club. A club they have been with for over 25 years, and it has certainly led them to rub shoulders

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“Oh you know what, you’ll laugh at this,” Marie exclaimed, “One weekend we went to Lady Fairfax’s home, there was a Club meeting there... and Kevin got her tiddly,” Marie laughed, “… he got her tiddly.. he made a home brew apple cider. She came around and talked to us all and she said what are you drinking?” Kevin continued, “I said this is my home brew, she said, can I try it? “So, I gave her a glass, I don’t know if it made her tiddly or not, but she then invited us into her home to take a look, it was a beautiful mansion. “She walked into one of the rooms and she said, ‘This is my sun room, it’s my favourite’, we thought.. there aren’t very many windows in here.. where’s the sun, it was quite dark? She pressed a button and the whole roof opened, it was like a glass flower opening up, it was incredible”. Another of Kevin’s favourite

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memories, again included a Rolls Royce experience. “Back in 1959, I worked in Sydney, I walked out in my lunch hour and I saw a lot of people crowding around Market Street, so I thought, I’ll go up and see what this is all about. I said to someone, what’s happening here? And he said, The Queen Mother is about to drive through. This beautiful big black Rolls Royce with flags on the mudguards came, and the Queen Mother was in the back seat.. I said to myself, I love that car, one of these days, I’m going to own a car like that. “So.. I was hankering to buy another one, as I had sold the one I owned to purchase some property. We saw an advert for a Kinross Wolaroi Charity Auction, and so we went along, there happened to be a Rolls Royce, we checked it out and it turns out I won the auction. It wasn’t until a few days later, that I realised it was the very car that the Queen Mother had been transported in.” After 15 years, the Fletcher’s decided to move and try life on the land. Kevin and Marie lived on their sheep and cattle property in Larras Lee for 20 years, residing just out of Molong, along the Molong river.

“It’s a great life,” said Marie. “We feel like we’ve done our bit for the Country. We’ve endured awful droughts (approx. four) we had several major floods, we were battling to survive. But we loved the tranquility.” After their time spent on the land the couple then found their home here in Orange. This opportunity brought them their well known wedding hire car business known as Prestige Bridal Transport, for this they used their Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. During this time they also volunteered their services to transport disabled Ex Service Men and Women in the annual Anzac Day march. Marie said, “The ladies used to get the giggles when they were waving to people, it was the loveliest thing to do it really was, I really enjoyed that experience.” When Marie mentioned the two always kept busy, she certainly wasn’t joking. After Kevin retired from the workforce in 2007, the couple purchased a caravan and explored Australia over an 11 year period, covering a whopping 85,000kms. Kevin and Marie also toured overseas from Europe to England, Scotland and New Caledonia. Now-a-days both Kevin and Marie pursue

interests in handicraft work, Kevin taking an interest in gemstone faceting and jewellery making, and Marie a folk artist. “Our life has been a wonderful adventure,” said Kevin. “We’ve done so many wonderful things in our time. It hasn’t always been a smooth ride, but people ask us all the time what the secret is… I think really listening to the other persons point of view and accept what you can’t change. “We’ve had some very proud moments. I’d have to say our proudest were when our three children were born. And our six grandchildren and our five and a half great grandchildren, they are just gorgeous.” Marie continued, “It’s hard to think we’ve been married for 60 years.. I’m amazed. We’ve done lots of things and we’ve done it all together, as a team. He’s a funny man, I’m always laughing at him, all the time. But.. really and truly.. we are content, we’ve always been content. We’ve never wanted. So many people want the most expensive house on the street.. don’t want what the person down the road wants.. why would we want anything better than this..” Congratulations Kevin and Marie, what an honour it was to experience a taste of your wonderful life together.

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200 GOLFERS SET TO CONTEST 2021 VETERANS GOLF CLASSIC Veteran golfers from all over NSW and interstate will converge on Orange next week for the 24th year of the City of Orange Veterans Golf Classic. The 54-hole tournament is one of the most unique veterans golf competitions in the state. Beginning on March 1, Orange’s two golf courses — Duntryleague and Wentworth — will host about 200 golfers from more 60 clubs from as far afield as Mt Coolum in QLD and Wodonga in Victoria.

Awards recognise efforts to save out city’s historic buildings Orange City Council’s is calling for nominations for the latest round of the Orange Cultural Heritage Awards, created to encourage local restoration projects.

“There have been many projects completed over the last few years that you drive past daily, and I’m looking forward to seeing them among the nominations,” said Cr Kidd.

It’s all about acknowledging the commitment made by property owners who maintain and conserve our city’s many heritage buildings, said Orange Mayor Reg Kidd.

There are eight categories for the 2021 awards:

“Orange has some fantastic examples of restored buildings that have been beautifully-restored and won awards in recent years,” Cr Kidd said.

• Adaptive reuse of an existing building (including cultural heritage and sustainability concepts);

Gillian Wood from Bayview was the Open Stableford net winner for the ladies last year and is also returning for 2021. The lowest marker for the ladies this year is Gail Pottenger (10) from Kiama.

“As you walk around town you can see former hotels that are now repurposed and revitalised older buildings. It’s great to see someone taking the time to turn a derelict house into something special which catches your attention.”

• Best heritage treatment of a commercial building;

The NSWVGA ‘Week of Golf ‘ trophy for Men and Ladies will be contested over 18 holes at Wentworth Golf Club on Tuesday (March 2).

The Awards not only acknowledge conservation work, but are about building community interest in the design and construction of sympathetic infill development, alterations and additions to buildings.

Steve Bray from Wentworth, who was last year’s winner of the Men’s Open Stableford Scratch event will be playing again to defend his title. And there is some thought competition with 11 players with single figure handicaps in the Men’s competition this year.

Registration will be on Sunday, February 28th at Duntryleague, from 2pm – 5pm.

The awards are held every two years and are only open to projects that haven’t won before. Projects must also have been completed within the last 5 years

Men and women will play on the same course each day. Wentworth will be the venue on Monday and Tuesday and after a rest day on Wednesday, golfers will play the final round of the 54 Hole competition at Duntryleague on Thursday (March 4). An 18-hole 4BBB Medley stableford on Friday (March 5) completes the week’s events.

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COMPANY FOR THE ELDERLY — MELISE COLEMAN —

Members of the community who are unable to get out and about, who may be feeling lonely or isolated could benefit from Orange City Council’s Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). The CVS arranges volunteers to visit older people to provide friendship and companionship and help develop social connections. The free service is available to anyone on a Home Care Package. Older people can feel lonely for various reasons such as little contact with friends or relatives, feeling isolated from their culture and heritage, mobility issues that prevent them from taking part in social activities, or being different in some way. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said regular visits from volunteers could help to improve a person’s quality of life. “It is important to support older people who may be feeling isolated or lonely, and that has become even more apparent during the pandemic,” Cr Kidd said. “Border closures mean many older people have been isolated from their families, while other restrictions have significantly reduced the amount of social contact and support older people have been able to receive.” Services Policy Committee chair, Cr Scott Munro, said older people can refer themselves to the service, however the CVS also accepts referrals from service providers, family members and friends. “A volunteer might accompany you for a walk around the garden or simply have a chat. The volunteers will adhere to social distancing rules in accordance with public health orders,” Cr Munro said. “Or if you don’t feel up to a visitor in your home, you could receive a phone call, a video chat or a letter. The important thing is people are receiving support and staying connected with their community.” Michael Egan has been visiting Jack Griffith once a week for about a year, since Jack was referred to the scheme by his home care package provider. The pair enjoy chatting about the news and current affairs, as well as Jack’s hobby of breeding birds, and taking walks in the garden to check out Jack’s aviaries. “It turns out we have a lot in common and have a lot of the same values,” Jack said. “I enjoy the visits from Michael because they are something to look forward to, they’re something a bit different.” Michael said he volunteered for the program because he knew what it was like to feel isolated and enjoyed the socialisation. “I live on my own as well so it’s great for me to get out. We talk about a whole range of things.” For more information on the Community Visitors Scheme, contact 6393 8600. FEBRUARY 25 — MARCH 3, 2021 9

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Stepping inside the Blu Room is certainly unlike any experience you are likely to have had before. The ceiling, walls and floor of the octagonal room are fully mirrored and edged with blue LED lights, the effect being that the space appears to stretch into infinity in every direction. The design of the room is based on the principles of sacred geometry, explains Juan-Pierre (JP) Rossouw, who with his partner Jessica Musto is the founder of Genesis Blu Wellness — the first Blu Room therapy treatment centre in Australia. “We saw the Blu Room overseas in the U.S and tried it out,” says Jessica. “We both liked our experiences and knew that technologies like these are the future of wellness so we thought wouldn’t it be great to open one in Australia?” With a license for the US-patented technology, JP and Jessica are now offering Blu Room therapy from their home which is set on tranquil grounds on the wooded slopes of Mount Canobolas. “It is essentially a relaxation room,” says JP. “For Wellness, we believe the mind comes first and if you can fix the mind your body will follow. You know, if you are anxious, if you are stressed out it can negatively affect your

body. So the Blu Room helps you go into a relaxed state called the Theta State, giving your body the ultimate opportunity to heal itself.”

light that bathes you in the room.

Additionally, with the UVB Narrowband lights, the Blu Room assists with the production of Vitamin D, a commonly deficient vitamin which is well known by research, to be at the core of many ailments.

“It is different for everybody, but straight away there’s a calmness and you feel more relaxed after you come out, and if you can learn to relax and then hardwire that state of mind in your everyday life you will see the benefits.”

Altogether the blue atmosphere of the Blu Room, a combination of frequency, music and light therapy, helps you relax and go into a deeper state of mind. During each 20-minute session in the Blu Room, you remain fully clothed with eye protection and are exposed to controlled doses of UVB Narrowband light from lamps mounted on the walls. Initially the lights are on for just three minutes, with the exposure gradually increased over repeated visits. Sound from a speaker behind the bed fills the room during the session, insulating you from outside distractions. The music is chosen for its specific frequency range; in this instance ‘Clair de Lune,’ which seems particularly appropriate given the English translation of ‘Moonlight’ and the soft blue

“A lot of people report that they feel like they are floating or feel a little more connected or more creative,” says JP.

Bordering the Mount Canobolas State Recreation Area, high up on Old Canobolas Road, the location of Genesis Blu Wellness is itself a calming experience. Set in beautiful bushland, it is also the home of JP, Jessica and their daughter Maya and there is a welcoming, family feel to the place. “This place became available and it is just perfect”, says the couple, who has bigger plans for the future of Genesis Blu Wellness. ”We want to incorporate the Blu Room with other wellness modalities.” “We may eventually open one in town so people on their lunch breaks could come and use the Blu Room - like a little power nap”. People can enquire or book a session by phone or email.

Genesis Blu Wellness

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Friends!

Do good anyway

Be advised, we have closed down our Hearts for Orange initiative

Love them and trust them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish or ulterior motives.

But do good anyway.

If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.

Council is reluctant to support us

financially or otherwise.

Succeed anyway.

We can no longer afford to fund the

initiative on our own.

efforts to date have achieved anything.

Council is also not convinced that our motives are genuine.

But do good anyway.

Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men with the smallest minds.

Think big anyway.

Council is satisfied with what they have done for non-hospitality retailers.

People favour the underdogs, but follow only the top dogs.

Fight for the underdog anyway.

We gave it our best shot, but without

support from Council and others, it’s

pointless continuing. We’ll leave it at that. This experience, like so many before it,

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.

Council is not convinced that our

People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centred.

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and caused me to re-visit this sign which

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.

Build anyway.

People really need help, but attack you if you help them.

Help them anyway.

has proudly hung on my office wall for many years.

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Spirit of Orange

World Day of Prayer puts the focus on Vanuatu — JONATHAN ROE —

On Friday March 5, Christians of all denominations are invited to come together at the Uniting Church Parish Hall in Anson Street for a special service to mark the 2021 World Day of Prayer.

“Because we all do our own thing, we all worship at the Uniting, Anglican, Catholic or Salvation Army or whatever individually in our own little groups, but we don’t get together much ecumenically.

With its roots dating back to the 19th Century, the World Day of Prayer was conceived by Christian women as a way to support other women involved in mission around the world.

“So, I think it is really important to come together and collectively worship together and encourage each other.”

More than 150 countries will take part in the World Day of Prayer, and representatives of a number of local churches will participate in the service in Orange. “It’s important for local churches to get together,” said local organiser Joan Howell,

Vanuatu is the focus of this year’s World Day of Prayer and donations collected on the day will go to support a program aiding victims of domestic violence. “The women from Vanuatu have written the service and this year we’re focusing on the needs of that particular country and particularly the

needs of women and children and praying for them,” said Joan. Rob McKean from the Orange Presbyterian Church will be the guest speaker at the service. Rob has a personal connection to Vanuatu, having previously worked with churches in the country. COVID restrictions will be in place on the day, which means no singing is allowed,

but the service will feature recorded hymns and a special performance from a choir in Vanuatu. For those unable to attend the service, it will be made available via Zoom. Contact the Uniting Church office for more details. The 2021 World Day of Prayer service will be held at 10am, Friday March 5 at the Uniting Church Parish Hall, 217 Anson Street.

STUDENT PROFILE

YEAR 7 2022 PARENT/CARER INFORMATION EVENING Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pm in Mercy Hall. Due to Covid restrictions, only 1 parent/ carer per family can attend. YEAR 7 2022 APPLICATION PACKS are available from the Administration Office from Monday, 15 March 2021, or at the information evening. YEAR 7 2022 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS will be open from Monday, 15 March 2021 and will close Thursday, 1 April 2021. We are taking applications for all other years. Tuesday, 23 March 2021 St. Mary's, St. Joseph's Molong, St. Joseph’s Blayney, St. Edwards Canowindra Wednesday, 24 March 2021 Catherine McAuley Non feeder schools may book into either days, subject to numbers. Please call the school on 6362 1422 to book by Wednesday, 17 March 2021.

James Sheahan CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ORANGE

49 Anson Street ORANGE | 6362 1422 | www.jschs.catholic.edu.au | jschs@bth.catholic.edu.au

Building a future NAME: Craig YEAR: 7 Craig is a welcoming and likeable Year 7 student who describes Sheahan as a fun and educational place that allows students to envision a future. He has already illustrated his dedication to school through his various achievements including applying for a leadership position in his first two weeks of Year 7 and being awarded the ‘Sporting Blues’ Award for the sports person of the year at his primary school. Craig aims to maintain a high standard of study throughout his schooling life, as his main goal is to become a doctor and do further study into health. By the end of Year 7, Craig would like to be known as a good person who has helped and cared for other students in many ways, amplifying his gentle and bubbly personality. Craig has an exceptional history of being involved in school life, as he was involved in various activities including the ‘Premiers Reading Challenge’ and Diocesan level soccer at his Primary School. His excitement and courage to be involved in new activities within Sheahan has allowed Craig to lay the foundations for a future filled with leadership and joy. FEBRUARY 25 — MARCH 3, 2021 13

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Learn to Ride track at Moulder Park track

the uinn Allen putting Five year old Q track to test.

— MELISE COLEMAN —

Remember those play mats with an entire suburban town designed on them? Roads, fire stations, car parks and everything, I do believe they are called ‘Road Rugs.’ You can’t tell me you didn’t grab the nearest toy vehicle and drive along the road lines at the perfect speed, with the perfect temperament... not to ever over analyse your three point turns.. Anyway, off topic. The old Moulder Park netball courts were given a facelift, and by facelift, I’m talking, completely transformed, it’s a real life-sized Road Rug! Orange City Council staff members have turned two netball courts into an awesome

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new bike track, complete with two lanes and one-way tracks, a roundabout, rough surface and pedestrian crossing, a giveway and stop signs as well. The course is set to offer a fun, safe area for children to learn to ride their bikes, in saying that it is also a great way for them to learn important road rules. The track was painted in December last year and the replica traffic signs were installed along the track this month. It’s said that new seating will provide a space for parents to sit and watch as their children enjoy riding their bikes. Orange Mayor, Reg Kidd said it was a great way to revive the space, which sat

largely unused since the netball courts were opened at Orange PCYC in 2009. “This area has been a popular spot for parents to take their children to learn to ride their bikes over the past few years, so I’m pleased there is now a formal, learn to ride area. Its proximity to the nearby velodrome and skate park also adds another element to the area, creating a unique recreational precinct for the enjoyment of bikes, skateboards and scooters.” Council are looking at ways to improve the site with features such as landscaping and potentially expanding the facility in the future… watch this space!

Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR ORANGE √ $29.8 million for the Dixons Long Point Crossing development √ $22 million for the CSU medical school √ $3.454 million for a new four-lane bridge and road upgrades over the Orange to Dubbo railway line √ $19 million for the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health √ $2 million for the Forest Road Bridge duplication √ $18 million for a world-class health research facility √ $650,000 for a new hall at Orange Christian School √ $14.7 million for Mission Australia’s Benjamin Short Grove Aged Care facility √ $100,000 for new stadium seating at Wade Park √ $3 million for a second radiotherapy unit at Orange Health Service √ $15,000 for a new hydrotherapy spa at Anson Street School √ $1.42 million for an upgrade of Clergate Road

PEOPLE POWER DELIVERS MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR THE CENTRAL WEST Over 800 applications were received, with all of the students admitted hailing from country Australia. The good news doesn’t end there as more than 10 percent of the students now studying medicine live here in the Central West. Our communities fought long and hard for this medical school to ensure that country students have the same educational opportunities as their city cousins. When we were campaigning for this school it seemed like the world was against us, but we have had one very important ally on our side – our communities. People power carried the day and we can all be very proud of what we have achieved for our region and our country. Together we secured 37 Commonwealth supported medical student places. CSU medical school students will undertake a medical school program designed for rural practice, meaning that people from country Australia can now start and finish their medical degree in the country and become a country doctor. The medical school will be located at CSU’s Orange campus as well as the Bloomfield Medical Centre, where students will have access to cutting edge, world-class learning facilities including a new Academic and Research Hub. CSU’s medical school is part of the Murray-Darling Medical Schools At long last Charles Sturt University’s medical school is up and running. network which provides end-to-end training which will help reduce the maldistribution of doctors between the city and the country. This week the first cohort of Charles Sturt University’s medical student commenced their on-campus training at the new medical school in Orange. The Australian Government has invested $95.4 million in the network – This will bring an enormous range of benefits and opportunities for country with $22 million dedicated to CSU’s new medical school which will deliver students and the Central West community. doctors for generations to come. It has been a long hard fight to get more medical students into the bush to Fighting for this medical school with our communities is one of the most end the doctor shortage in our communities. important and lasting pieces for work as a local member. The medical school has always been about equality of access to medical This state-of-the-art medical school sends a strong message – no matter services for country patients because country people know all too well what what you want to study or what you want to be – you can build your future it’s like to go without medical services. in the bush.

THE COVID-19 VACCINE IS HERE! Just on a year to the day since the first diagnosed case of COVID-19 in Australia, Phase 1A of the rollout of the vaccine rollout is underway. The vaccination program has begun in every state and territory and will include regional and rural aged care facilities. Logistics company DHL has been engaged to support the distribution of the Pfizer vaccine across Australia. The vaccine, which needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees, will be transported across Australia in a network of 200 ultra-low temperature portable freezers, ensuring rural and regional areas are not left behind.

BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND CLOSING SOON!

√ $2,000,000 for Stage 4 of Southern Feeder Road project

√ $1,200,000 for CCTV in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington √ $1,118,979 for The Orchard crisis accommodation centre $2,000,000 for local projects under the Drought Communities Program $720,809 for local road upgrade across Orange

It’s anticipated the rollout to aged care facilities will take six weeks and will reach more than 2,600 residential aged care facilities, 183,000 residents and 339,000 staff. The Australian Government is ensuring those who are particularly vulnerable to the worst effects of the coronavirus receive the earliest protection, so priority is being given to residential aged care facility staff and residents. The arrival of the vaccine is the beginning of the end of this pandemic. It gives us hope and confidence that our lives and our economy will slowly return to normal.

Applications are closing soon for Round 5 of the Australian Government’s $200 million Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). There’s $100 million in funding available for community infrastructure projects, and $100 million for tourism-related infrastructure to help the sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The BBRF include has previously funded more than $1.118 million for a domestic violence crisis centre in Orange; $1.9 million for the CentrePoint Sport and Leisure Centre in Blayney; and $12.5 million for Bathurst’s second racetrack. For more information, go to www.business.gov.au/bbrf. Applications close on 5 March 2021.

√ $8,000,000 for an investigation of fast rail from Syd Parkes

√ $1,243,593 for new contemporary and flexible learning spaces at St Mary’s Catholic School

Your Country Your Voice

MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT FOR ORANGE JOB SEEKERS Skillset is set to provide much-needed career service support for young adults in the Orange region, thanks to $600,000 in funding from the Australian Government through the National Careers Institute. Career Link Central West will give people aged between 25 to 44 years access to high-quality, face to face career advice including resume and job interview preparation as well as support navigating the labour market. Skillset will also help match employees with employers so our local economy can continue to thrive and grow. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic,

ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE 1/179A Anson Street PO Box 673 Orange NSW 2800

helping more people get into the workforce is vitally important. This program will ensure Skillset’s clients learn the skills and receive the support they need to get the into the jobs and careers they are looking for. Skillset will also hit the road to deliver this program, covering 11 local government areas and providing in-person support in smaller towns across the Central West. This represents more than 180,000 residents and a local economy supporting 74,000 jobs. Thirteen projects will share in $5.2 million as part of round one of the National Careers Institute’s Partnership Grants program. Andrew recently presented the $600,000 National Career’s Institute grant to Skillset CEO Craig Randazzo

(02) 6361 7138 andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au

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Prospective Councillor information session begin ahead of September election Orange City Council has announced the first in a series of prospective Councillor Workshops as the local government elections approach. Local government elections are just over six months away with everyone enrolled to vote required to head to the polls on September 4 to elect 11 councillors and mayor. To help Orange residents decide whether they’d like to stand for election on Orange City Council, and to help them understand the election process, Council is running a series of workshops. The first workshop is on Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6pm to 9pm in the Orange City Council Chamber. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd is encouraging anyone who may have an interest in running for Orange City Council in the upcoming election to attend. “It’s a really informative session where you’ll hear about what’s expected from a councillor and a mayor on a day-to-day basis,” he said. “The process for nominating to run for Council will also be explained and there will be ample opportunities for a range of questions and answers.” Local Government NSW facilitator and former mayor of Leichardt Council, Moira Sheehan will run the first half of the workshop covering topics such as legislated responsibilities of candidates and councillors, the election process and the rules around campaigning. The second half of the workshop will be a forum with a panel consisting of Orange City Council’s CEO David Waddell and two councillors. The second candidates’ workshop is being run by the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Session (ALGWA), and is specifically targeted at women who may be interested in running for election on Orange City Council. The session on March 13, from 10am to 3pm in the Orange City Council Chamber, will consist of a panel of female councillors from across NSW. The panel members include Orange City Councillor Joanne McRae, Lithgow City Councillor Cass Coleman, former Muswellbrook Councillor Jennifer Lecky and former Mosman mayor Denise Wilton. The panel will discuss the practicalities around what it’s like to run for election and become elected, in a society where less than a third of local councillors and mayors are women. ALGWA hosted a forum last year in the Orange Civic Theatre foyer, before the 2020 election was postponed, and it was attended by about 40 women. These sessions will be repeated on April 29 and on Saturday May 1 respectively, for anyone unable to attend the first sessions. Please RSVP for these sessions, spaces are limited because of COVID-19 restrictions, email council@orange.nsw.gov.au or call 63938000 for more information.

The planting of twenty new trees in McNamara St (between Summer and Kite St) is set to be highlight of Orange City Council’s latest element of the Future City CBD upgrade plans. The Council today released the design of the McNamara St upgrade which also includes: Festoon lighting that transforms the car park into a venue for markets or festivals, murals on walls in seven locations along the street, a new timber-framed seating Mock up image of McNamara Street carpark – room for temporary market space area, which can be used by passers-by during the day and for outdoor café seating at night, the city’s first two pop-up footpaths.” change to the current one-way traffic.” retail stores, based in converted shipping containers, extending the new Summer Pending availability, the two tree species Business operators along McNamara Street Whiteway footpath lighting into proposed are Pin Oaks (Quercus PalustrisStreet have welcomed the upgrade, McNamara St, with light poles spaced Green pillar) on the eastern aside and including co-owner of The Grocer & Co Scarlet Oak (Quercus Coccinea) on the every 15 metres. Organics, Madeline Schmidt. western side. The trees will be planted “We’re excited to see plans to transform Orange Mayor Cr Reg Kidd said he’ll about one metre from the kerb using a cell our street,” Ms Schmidt said. “It’s great be excited to see the first of the Future structure that’s two metres wide by seven that there is a focus in this end of town. City projects get under way. metres long. It’s been nice to be part of the urban “Changing the design of a complex area 15 of the trees will be planted in tree cells. development and some decisionlike Summer Street was always going to take longer,” Cr Reg Kidd said. “That’s why Five trees will be planted in existing garden making. “ beds. “It’s a great feeling knowing that we we’re not scheduled to start work on the “The trees will be positioned to maximize were included in those processes and main street until the third year of a three parking along the street. The use of were able to have our say to help our year program.” business and other businesses along “But that doesn’t mean we can’t get stuck tree cells lessens the loss of parking spaces. They’re designed to be trafficable, McNamara Street continue to grow.” in straight away, to really lift the quality so that a car can park safely over the roots.” Owner of Pilates Movement Therapy and attractiveness of our side streets. Orange City Council’s Employment and Studio, Veronica Sutherland said the These smaller laneways like McNamara Economic Development Committee chair facelift will be a boost for new businesses Street have heaps of character. They can Cr Tony Mileto said the design process has in the area. quickly can become attractive places already included consultation with business “In the last few years there has been where people will want to gather, or shop operators in the area. in as they pass through on the way to a lot of new businesses come to the Summer Street. “We’ve already been talking with business lane and now we’ve got multiple shop operators in that street and we’ve already fonts that are really well attended and “There are currently no trees in this block, been able to incorporate some of their innovative,” Ms Sutherland said. “So to so the new plantings will show what can be done in future in other parts of Orange. ideas. Their feed-back means there’s going have the lane look prettier and be more to be one extra loading zone further along user friendly will be fantastic.” We’re looking at two different species: the block at the back of the ALDI building.” a tall column-shaped tree along the “Murals will bring life into what is now a eastern side and a wide canopy tree on “With the proposed plans now on little bit of a cement jungle. Seeing how the western side. We’re also going to be display, we’re looking forward to the wider the renovation of The Hive has lifted the using underground cell structures which community now having their say before we street and to know that other businesses let the trees grow but are designed to stop can bring this ideas back to Council and will now get the same opportunity but at the trees’ roots damaging the roads and then move on with this work. There’s no Council’s expense is truly so exciting.”

BRIEFS: — The last Council meeting heard a report to consider conservatorium funding options Council staff will be looking at all the options of funding plans to build a new Conservatorium/ Planetarium project. The $20 million project recently had planning approval granted but a $5 million shortfall in the budget prompted a motion from Cr Russell Turner considered at the latest Council meeting. The passed motion calls for staff to prepare a report for the next Council meeting on how shortfalls in funding for the proposed Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium can be funded through Council reserves or borrowings. — The next Orange City Council meeting will be held on March 2, 2021.

FAQs: Q: Why is the Council looking at moving the taxi rank into Summer Street? A: As part of the next stage of the Future City CBD upgrade, the taxi rank would move to a new location on the northern side of Summer St, on the front end of the current bus stop, across the road from Benson’s Café. The change would increase the amount of public parking in Lords Place but reduce the amount of parking in Summer Street by four spaces. In Lords Place, the area now occupied by the taxi rank would then contain two extra disabled parking spaces, an extra pedestrian crossing and three regular car parks.

Room on mountain for bike tracks Orange Mayor Reg Kidd has welcomed preliminary indications that there is enough space for an environmentally sensitive mountain bike trail to be built on Mount Canobolas. A team of specialist environmental consultants, appointed by Orange City Council has been working since November last year to identify archaeological and environmentally-sensitive areas, around which a new track can be designed. A team of experts, including environmental scientists, archaeologists and special track designers have made a number of site visits, and considered submissions from a range of community members and groups. The consultants, Bathurst based firm The Environmental Factor, will give a progress briefing on their work so far at a community forum to be held on Thursday night this week. Mayor Reg Kidd said he’s encouraged by the first round of findings. “We’ve asked these consultants to take on the job of independently investigating the mountain area to see if a new network of mountain bike tracks can be built, that are sympathetic to the environment,” Cr Reg Kidd said “We’re still months away from the final reports from the various specialists, but I’m delighted the first

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UPGRADE: Location of the section of Forest Rd to be upgraded in March round of mapping is showing very positive results.” “In due course we’ll get a detailed report, and there’ll be lots of time for community discussion. But we want to take up the opportunity of this week’s community forum to keep the community in touch with what’s been found to date. It’s important that the community conversation be based in the facts, and this will be a great opportunity to learn about what they’ve found.” “Council’s consultant has completed the preliminary stages of mapping locations on the mountain which would constrain the locations of track. This mapping indicates areas where there would be low, moderate and high constraints if tracks were built there, as well as

complete ‘no-go’ areas. “Importantly this mapping indicates the areas on the mountain where the bike trails could be designed.” “Specialist track designers, Dirt Art, are now working to create a track that is sympathetic to the unique features of the mountain. They’re in the early stages of their work but on Thursday night they’ll be able to giver a briefing on how they’re going about this task, and we’re hoping they will be ready to give a first-look at their work. “The new track designs are a key element of this project. The network of tracks that were part of an early feasibility study years ago are no longer being considered. “Track designers will be working hard to avoid sensitive areas and minimize the potential impact. We want them produce a series of trails that will showcase the beauty of the area, so we can share with visitors from across the country. The one-hour community information session will start 5.30 pm on Thursday 25 February 2021 in the forum of the Orange Civic Theatre. For COVID-safe reasons, numbers are limited. If you’d like to attend the community forum, make sure you RSVP to Renea Meacham rmeacham@orange.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6393 8000 during business hours.

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60-plus years of kart racing history hits the Orange racetrack — JONATHAN ROE —

They may be restricted from actually racing, but Vintage and Historic Kart Club members and their machines were still showing plenty of competitive spirit on the local track last week. “It is good to have the old girl back,” says Blayney local, Phil Parkinson, of the 50-old- McCulloch kart he had brought to the Orange Kart Club Track on the weekend. Phil, the current president of the Vintage and Historic Kart Club of Australia, was one of more than a dozen vintage karting enthusiasts to get their machines out for a fun, practice meet on the weekend. “The kart that I’ve got here today, I raced in 1972 and I found it again on the beloved eBay and got it back… The very same kart, the very same engine and the very same wheels!” said Phil, who has spent

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part of motor racing history. “Karting has been a great basis for just about everybody who has gone anywhere in motor racing,” said Phil. “If you went through the front row of the Formula One grid now, or V8 supercars, just about every guy there would have been from karting.” Actual racing is not done with the older karts, being little more than a frame, seat and engine they lack the safety features of modern karts. “They don’t have any protective things around them that modern go karts have got — side pods made of plastic, nose cones made of plastic, rear bumpers — on ours, there is nothing around you — it is like being on a really fast push bike!”

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As you walk into the property you will be welcomed with an open plan living, dining and kitchen. The kitchen holds a washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and all the utensils you need to cook your favourite meals. There are two bedrooms both with built in robes and an ensuite to the main. There is a third bedroom to the rear of the single garage which opens up to the courtyard where you will find an outdoor table, chairs and BBQ for those relaxing weekends. All bedrooms have wall mounted TVS, linen is also provided.

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The main bathroom has both shower and bath, as well as a separate toilet. This property is available to lease for 3, 6 or 12 months.

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This property can be leased as is for $700.00 per week or serviced for $900.00 per week. Call the office today to book an inspection!

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85 EDWARD STREET, ORANGE 3

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Well-presented home in quiet location. Light filled living areas, easy flow floorplan. Rear outdoor living area overlooking immaculate yard. Split system, woodfire, double garage and BBQ area.

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Recently updated, paint, carpet, hot water system. Multiple living areas, flexible floor plan. Central location, 3 blocks from CBD. Great investment or first home.

FOR SALE $320,000

Within walking distance to shops, parks and schools, this unit is in a great complex. Open Plan living & dining area with sliding door to enclosed backyard. Both bedrooms have built-in- wardrobes. Internal access to garage plus second loo in laundry. Low maintenance, fabulous investment or first home. DOONE GRIST 0418 288 433 doone@williamsmachin.com.au

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IDEAL LOCATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE 88 WARRENDINE STREET, ORANGE

This is an outstanding opportunity to have your own residence and shop in the one renovated complex. The modernised residence has split air conditioning and consists of 1 or 2 bedrooms with a separate living area and kitchen.

Located on a peaceful ½ acre block (2023 m2) this charming little weatherboard home is waiting for a new Owner to bring it back to its former self. The property has two bedrooms plus a sleep out that could be used as another bedroom. There is a separate lounge room with a split air conditioner and open fire

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A commercial premises that packs a punch located on a high traffic corridor within easy walking distance to the CBD that is currently run as the local iconic Bissy’s Cafe. The front café dining area features the charm of two fixed double dining booths plus a coffee / food display area and a well equipped kitchen with a six burner gas stove. A separate small function room leads through to a most delightful airy covered outdoor sitting area that’s peaceful and shady for the Summer. There is a separate studio with two rooms and its own access with further potential. There is also a security system throughout and split air conditioners. You won’t believe how the beautiful outdoor area has been utilized to complement the permaculture practice of the business with fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, chook pens & runs and a rainwater tank fed watering system. An 80 panel 20kW solar system is a sure bonus and ties in with the self-sufficient theme. Land Size: 905 m2 (42.67m x21.23m) Zoning: R1 Residential *The premises to be sold with vacant possession and the registered business name Bissy’s Café is not included.

The shop is currently leased to a Beauty Saloon and is light and airy with beautiful presentation. Located on a 518 m2 corner block close to the new DPI building with wide frontage to Prince street.

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place, an eat in kitchen/ dining area and a sunroom /family room that captures the lovely rural outlook. Timber floorboards throughout and a front veranda add to the charm and there is town water and sewage. Grab your tool box and paintbrush and enquire today.

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HistoryTALKING with HELEN McANULTY

“Ducks on the pond” was the cry that went up in the old days if a woman dared to set foot in the shearing shed. One young fellow was so taken aback by the sight of a female entering such a male-dominated area, that he struggled for the right words, and finally shouted the warning: “Swans on the lake!” That story set the tone for the Oral History group when we looked at the words and phrases our parents used which are now mostly forgotten.

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won’t find it anywhere!” Russel, as usual, had a fund of stories. “My father used to say about someone who valued himself highly: “If I could buy him at my price and sell him at his, I’d make a fortune!”

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“Game as Ned Kelly” would not be said by anyone who was not Australian and “Fair Dinkum” is thought to have originated on the gold fields when the Chinese workers used “ding kum” to confirm an honest deal.

Language doesn’t stand still and, as civilisations grow and expand, so does the language we speak. Australia’s language is rich in a slang that reflects experiences from the country’s history by borrowing from the aboriginal language, through convict sources, gold rushes and bush ranging to the World Wars.

A member of our group, wrote the following story which shows how colourful our language can be: “Strike me lucky, you are very late, so shake a leg and get a wiggle on. It’s so windy today that it would blow a dog off its chain and any tick of the clock it will be raining cats and dogs. Then it will be on for young and old and the blowies will have to hide. He is not sure if he’s Arthur or Martha and is as nutty as a fruitcake, so do stop arguing the toss or your chooks will turn into emus and knock your dunny down.”

We also rather enjoy abbreviating and altering word endings like “barbie”, “arvo”, “cossie” and “blowie” to name a few. We like to call a tall man “shortie” and a red head “blue.” From the wars came words like cobber, digger, dinkum, dag, galah and drongo. When I was a small child I used to watch with excited anticipation a neighbour who said: “Strike me pink!” But, to my disappointment, he never did change colour at all! Because many in our group grew up rural areas, it seems only natural that the slang they remembered was closely linked to the bush. Our wildlife figured largely: “Stone the crows”, “Starve the lizards” and “Flatten the magpies” were all expressions of amazement. “A few roos short of a paddock” was a rather unkind way of describing a

Glenna told us about her father who often said when asked where he was going: “I’m off to see a man about a dog”, and her sisters would get very excited about the dog he was going to bring home. Stuart’s mother was a little concerned about how he was doing at school and when she asked his teacher about his progress, he said: “Don’t worry, he’ll be there when the whips start cracking!” Much of our slang was euphemistic, as Glenna pointed out. It was frowned upon to use any language with a biblical connection and so we said: “Go to blazes” when today we would quite cheerfully tell them to “Go to Hell.”

slow person. Someone came up with “flat out like a lizard drinking” which, we decided, meant working very hard because we were emulating the rapid flicking of the lizard’s tongue.

“There are expressions that I have never heard before”, said John C. who came to Australia from England in the 1960s. “Australia has developed its own vernacular.”

“I’ve knocked around the back country a good deal,” said Tim, “and have seen some of it pretty dry.”

“Your blood is worth bottling” and “You’ve got Buckleys” are two which were new to him.There is some disagreement about where Buckley’s chance came from. Some think it refers to the convict who escaped and lived for years with the aborigines before being captured, and others that it is a reference to Buckleys Department store in Melbourne.

There were lots of ways to describe it,” he went on, and gave us a sample which I have left somewhat to the readers’ imagination: “As dry as a dead dingo’s ———!” John had a more refined version: “So dry that even the bandicoots take a cut lunch”.

“If you can’t find it at Buckleys, you

Today when swear words are explicit and leave nothing to the imagination, the expletives of the past seem quaint. “Gee, Crikey, Gosh, Sugar and Cobblers” appear old fashioned, and indeed laughable. There were also wonderful sayings which applied to the city like “Shoot through like a Bondi Tram”, or a scornful “He comes from beyond the black stump.” Whether they came from the city or the bush, our turn of speech has an originality which belies the short period of our nationhood and we salute it.

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CATHERINE EDITH KING BORN: 28/01/2021 WEIGHT: 3800g PARENTS: Katie and Richard King SIBLINGS: Rose Evelyn King; Eliza Juliet King GRANDPARENTS: Martin and Anne Hall; Kevin and Zena King

ORANGE MENS PROBUS CLUB NOTEs Keith Rawsthorne

It was good to see an increase in numbers this month. Those who have been a little Covid shy are getting out and about again. We are thinking of having a Covid information speaker when the vaccine becomes a reality, which should dispel any fears.

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Birthday boys congratulated were Rodney Tonkin, Knox O’Neal, and Brian Coyne, and Ken Allen won the raffle (again). Barrister Bill Walsh (I think he has retired), is booked to be our Speaker next month, March 3rd. Bill has had a long and interesting career at the Bar, and here’s hoping he can “spill the beans” on some interesting matters of Law. Next month 10th March is booked for the train trip to Stuart Town; a good crowd is booked in, but not too late to join in if you call President Tony on 0429 923 693. Future excursions include a coach trip to Parkes Aero Museum, and The Dish; and there are many interesting sites in Orange to see. The AGM is coming up, so if you feel like contributing to your club, get your name down. New blood with new ideas is always welcome, to inspire and advance the Fun and Fellowship of Probus. Guest Speaker, Richard Turnbull crammed a load of interesting information into his allotted time. Originally from South Africa, he is a University graduate in several disciplines related to health and lifestyle. His coaching experience is worldwide, having coached Olympic distance runners, fitness coach for Springboks, and is listed in the South Africa Hall of Fame for his efforts. Richard emigrated to Australia and settled in Orange, where he coached the Emus Rugby team to four grand finals, and has established fitness training business

in Orange. His special interest is in Body/ Dynamics/Health, Sports Science, Biokinetics, and other qualifications. Richard made points; • E xercise and diet; you are what you eat, and chronic disease is expanding worldwide and into younger people. •G enes and lifestyle control chronic disease. You have the gene, lifestyle and diet sets it off. e should find the cause of our problems •W rather than just treat the symptoms. •W e should be educating our children about good diet, rather than “fast food” •A low carb diet is best for Diabetics. The Egyptians were first diabetics in history; they were the first grain cultivators and bread eaters. •A lbert Einstein said,” We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”

ORANGE RESIDENTS & RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION You are invited to come to an Orange Residents and Ratepayers workshop on Wednesday 3rd March at 7p.m. at OESC to discuss

'What is our vision for the future of Orange?'

• P eople with chronic diseases, like diabetes, fare much worse with Covid 19. Our next meeting is third of March with Bill Walsh speaking, then off to Stuart Town for lunch on tenth. As Kamahl sang, “remember the fun and the fooling”. LIVE, LEARN AND LAUGH with Probus.

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION FEBRUARY 26 ORANGE OPEN AIR presents Priscilla Queen of the Desert Your $65 ticket includes dinner, live entertainment including a DJ spinning your favourite Mardi-Gras anthems, a performance by Betty Confetti and a screening under the stars of this iconic Australian film Priscilla Queen of the Desert! Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle, just bring your own picnic blanket or picnic seating. Tickets available via ORANGE OPEN AIR: https://events. humanitix.com/orangeopenairpriscilla

FEBRUARY 27 Oli Statham @ the Greenhouse of Orange Catch Oli Statham and band performing for three hours live at the Greenhouse of Orange from 6pm.

Local Youth star on Future Tunes stage

Justin Landers @ the Ophir Head to the Ophir Hotel on Saturday and catch Justin Landers who will be performing in the Cabana Bar from 6.30pm.

Orange City Council’s showcase of local music talent, Future Tunes, will continue with another two confirmed dates.

Live and Local – Austen Logan Austen Logan playing live@ The Blind Pig from 9pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.

FEBRUARY 28 Musical Bingo @ The Greenhouse of Orange An afternoon of Musical Bingo at The Greenhouse of Orange! Each bingo round is on a different era or theme of music so there is something for everyone and great prizes to be won! Musical bingo kicks off at 4pm each Sunday and is free to play. Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows @ the Orange Regional Conservatorium The Sydney Symphony are bringing some of the nation’s brightest new talent to Orange. From 3pm, tickets $30 at Eventbrite.

MARCH 2 Based on the book by Eric Carle, one of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children and adults. Tickets at Ticketek

MARCH 5-7 Central West Caravan and Camping Outdoor Expo The Central West Caravan Camping and Outdoor Expo 2021 returns to the Orange Field Day Site, Borenore. Over 100 Exhibitors, free entertainment and a $3000 ARB Accessories gate prize to be won! www. caravancampingoutdoorexpo.com.au

MARCH 6 Country Education Foundation fundraiser @ Canowindra Canowindra’s own ARIA-nominated artist, Gordi will be headlining this special live music fundraiser at the recently upgraded Canowindra Showgrounds. With food stalls, bar and live music from 5.00pm, this family friendly outdoor event will be a top night out! Bring your camp chairs or picnic blankets, but no BYO as this is a licensed event. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets are available online from Eventbrite.

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Sydney Symphony’s Brightest Young Stars Visit Orange This Sunday, the Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) will welcome the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows for a performance featuring some of Australia’s most talented young musicians. While here, the fellowship group will also work with local students in a series masterclasses and workshops. The Fellows are a group who perform alongside and are mentored by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. These young musicians have been identified as some of the best up and coming performers in the country, this program provides them with a springboard into the professional world. The group of 10 emerging professionals will be performing music by Johann Stamitz and

Anton Reicha (contemporaries of Mozart and Beethoven) and the sunny masterpiece that is Dvorak’s ‘American’ String Quintet. As part of the ORC’s commitment to accessible music experiences for regional students, the Fellows will spend Sunday morning working with advancing young musicians from the Conservatorium and local schools in workshops and lessons. This will provide a unique opportunity for Orange’s music students to gain insights into the world of professional playing and the wonder of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows Concert will be held at the Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73a Hill Street, Orange at 3:00pm.

For tickets, and to keep up to date with the latest performances and education opportunities from ORC, visit www.orangecon.org.au

Robertson Park will again be the venue for the two new gigs, which will be held at 5.30pm, February 26 and March 12. This Friday’s gig will be a showcase of the city’s young music talent, with an all student line-up. The three-piece ensemble Fusion will be rocking out in a blues/funk/rock style alongside future rock stars of Blindly Led and The Objectors. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the first three Future Tunes gigs have been a great success with crowds of round 300 people attending. “For the next gig we want to give the city’s young people a platform to perform, be paid and experience what it feels like to perform in a professional setting,” said Cr Kidd. Future Tunes, a series of afternoon, outdoor, live music performances was created as a way of the Orange community together, while supporting local musical talent, in a relaxed, casual setting. “It’s wonderful we’re able to showcase local musicians and give them a platform to have a professional, paid gig, given they took a huge financial hit during 2020,” said Orange City Council’s Employment and Economic Development Committee Chair, Tony Mileto. “I’m particularly excited for the city’s young people that we’ve been able to dedicate the stage to them for an evening. “ Council is asking for expressions of interest from local musicians, and food and drink providers for the upcoming Future Tunes gigs. Tickets for each free gig are available two weeks ahead of the event. Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au/ future-tunes for more information.

Orange Film Society is back! After a long COVID-related hiatus, the Orange Film Society has resumed its monthly screenings, with their February offering, ONLY THE ANIMALS. Following the disappearance of glamourous housewife Evelyne Ducat in the French highlands, the lives of five people inextricably linked to Evelyne are brought together to devastating effect as the local police investigate the case. Elegantly structured and darkly funny, Dominik Moll’s seamy thriller reveals the secret connections of a lonely farmer, an unfaithful husband and wife, a lovelorn waitress and an African con artist to expose a world of greed, lust, betrayal, desperation and murder spanning the wintery French highlands to the sun kissed streets of Sierra Leone.

ONLY THE ANIMALS will screen at the Odeon 5 cinema this Sunday evening, 28 February, and Wednesday morning, 3 March. Contact the box office for starting times and tickets. Normal pricing applies. Members and non-members are all welcome.

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Kids Stuff Music and your Child #4 By Ruth Thompson, Early Childhood Music Specialist and teacher

The Three R’s When I first read that children in the early years hear language as music, I was stunned and excited. Just as music is made up of melody and rhythm, so is our speech; thus singing to and with your children is offering another unique opportunity to enhance language development and listening skills. Picture books, accessible to all of us, can be sung. This bonding experience not only relaxing and reduces stress, but the rhythmic nature of your singing, accompanied by pictures, allows children to focus on the different aspects of speech. Singing slows the articulation of words down thus enabling infants to discriminate between sounds and syllables that are the same or different; how you form that sound; books bring repetition, and rhyme, increasing comprehension and memory; and learning information attached to a tune, embeds itself more quickly for recall later. We have all learnt tables to music! There are many picture books with

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a known melody, but I’d encourage you to find the books written in rhyme and simply add melody. I will borrow one I know well or I create one. Only a few notes are needed. Some of our favourites at EYMS include: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see? By Eric Carle I Went Walking by Sue Machin It’s Time For Bed by Mem Fox Enjoy making music together.

Coleman

What’s your favourite thing about Kindergarten? Playing on the ‘quipment, my favourite is the tricks and the monkey bars What are you best at? Doing cartwheels and hand stands and splits cos I normally do them every week at gymnastics, I did the handstands at gymnastics on the first day What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekend? Go to the park and see my friend What makes you happy? When my Mum takes me to a special place to get a toy If you opened a store, what would you sell? I would sell my old toys If you could make the rules at home for one day what would they be? Ummm… sitting at the bench table while your eating, cleaning up, there’s lots of rules What do you want to be when you grow up? A ballerina What’s your favourite thing to eat? Hot dogs on white bread they are my favourite

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THUMBS UP to M & J’s Butchery in Moulder Street for their generous donation towards our Charity Day meat raffle. Michael’s support and generosity to the community is to be commended. THUMBS UP to Justin and Aaron at Woolworths bakery, very lovely bread. THUMBS UP to Paige at Spec Savers. She is so patient and understanding and has gone through it herself so really empathetic. We love getting you to help us pick new glasses, you make it so much fun. THUMBS DOWN to the hoon in the green Commodore who blasted his horn at me on Friday afternoon near Orange High School when cars were coming on the right side. If you want me to cause an accident you are going the right way about it and I hope you saw my hand gesture through my window. HUGE THUMBS UP to the incredible hard working office administration staff at Catherine McAuley. These folk go above and beyond to support and care for both the students and families of Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School. Very Much appreciated.

THUMBS DOWN to OCC for spending ratepayer’s money on a private resident’s property listed as so called heritage, people should keep their own house in order like the rest of us.

THUMBS DOWN to the lowlifes generally who leave their rubbish behind in a parking spot or throw it out of the car window. But thumbs down specifically to the lowlife morons who take their fast food to Bargwanna Rd (between Gosling Creek and Bloomfield Park) then sit in their cars, eat the food and throw the containers out of the windows. There are three garbage bins in that area but no, these worthless, useless and waste of space people cannot be bothered to walk over to the bins and deposit their rubbish. The world would be a better place without them.

THUMBS DOWN to Orange Local Court, why have an email address if you aren’t going to bother to respond to emails.

THUMBS DOWN to the state of the gardens at Wentworth Golf Club. What was once the pride of Wenty members and volunteers, is now overgrown with blackberries and weeds. Hope they get some better attention soon.

THUMBS DOWN to the coffee shops that don’t have the newspaper for that day, only previous papers with the headings cut off. Part of the joy is having coffee out is reading the current paper.

THUMBS UP for Orange City Council if they build a roundabout at the Anson Street and Northern Distributor and leave the traffic lights as they are.

HUGE THUMBS UPand thank you to the person who anonymously shouted 3 nurses a drink at the Parkview on Friday night. Generously appreciated.

THUMBS UP to the people who are going to build a mountain bike trail network on Mount Canobolas, it will be great for Orange, and add to our Colour City with some new lookout spots.

THUMBS UP to the caretakers of the gardens and landscaping at the Orange Health Service, particularly around the main entrance and parking areas. The hedging and other plants look absolutely beautiful and are a credit to you. It makes a hospital visit all that more pleasant. Be encouraged, your work has been noticed. THUMBS DOWN Would OCC please have a look at the road conditions around the Hill and Kite Street roundabout.... turning right heading west on Kite Street, nearly lost the baby out the window! Please repair! THUMBS UP to Orange City Life for their new Work Alert reporting competition. Great initiative! THUMBS UP to the Sushi shop in the Summer Centre. Very nice Sushi and other delicacies and such a nice clean shop. THUMBS UP to Walk on Wheels in Lords Place, your help and kindness recently was much appreciated. I’ll be back. THUMBS UP the McCarthy’s Pharmacy. I visited there again last week and as always, the staff were super helpful. Such an impressive looking business too.

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