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11 April 2014 Inside this issue New boardwalk at Hassan’s Walls opens Pg 4> New driver safety program Pg 7 > Tips for trouble free computing Pg 10 > Sustainable Food Festival Pg 15 > Weekend Live Music Guide Pg 17 > Full Netball Report Pg 23 > and much more!

The newly renovated Charles H Hoskins Memorial Institute, and the portrait of Mr Hoskins which hangs in the foyer

SECOND CHANCES COME TO LITHGOW Imagine a place where you could get a second chance. Maybe you didn’t do so well at school, or maybe life got in the way and you never chased down your dream job. By Rich Evans Lithgow, you do not need to imagine any longer, welcome to the all new University of Western Sydney Campus, occupying the

historic Hoskins Building. It is a new vision for tertiary learning. The official opening of the space on Tuesday was attended by local dignitaries, University staff and the community, filling the theatre to capacity. One of the first to speak at the short ceremony was Melanie, a lady who had given up on her dream of becoming a midwife to raise a family. Through the outreach program at the Nirimba campus she was able to complete the groundbreaking Foundations course, which allowed her to bridge the gap between her original secondary studies and the university courses that would qualify her for her dream job. It is this type of story we hope to see coming

out of our community in the not too distant future. Melanie finished her speech with one of the best quotes of the day “Second chances have to be embraced”. This facility is the perfect environment to create those second chances for all in the community that are willing to work for it. One of the goals of the outreach campus is to meet the employment needs of the region, and with facilities for engineering, science and the arts, it will allow our students, both young and old, to receive the education they need.

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This is a very big week for me. There’s a very good chance that whilst you are reading this week’s edition of the Village Voice, I am turning 40. I remember many years ago, when I was a much younger man, thinking I would be retired by the time I was 40, having made millions of dollars selling my company to google, or some such corporate giant. Alas, the real world has a way of crushing simplistic dreams. I am now 40, not retired and my personal net worth is not even in the same stratosphere. I have spent the last few years quite happily not working too hard, enjoying my new chosen home and revelling in what small success we had managed to create. Then we started a paper. I have not worked this hard and this many hours for a very long time. However, I am possibly the happiest I have ever been, and the rewards we are receiving from this new publication are nothing to do with any monetary gains. They are everything to do with the response and feedback we get from people every single day on the street. People coming up and thanking us for supplying this paper, people wishing us luck, everyone sharing their stories. Constant enthusiasm is a very contagious emotion, and it is just making this venture accelerate every day. As we come in to our 6th week, there is some debate in the region on the recent recision motions put through council on our LEP, and whilst our charter is not to report on council meetings at this stage, I would like to add to the debate. Not as the editor of a newspaper, but as a father and resident. I have three children, all under the age of ten, so I don’t have to face this challenge right

now, but I will some time in the future. What will they do for a living? As we are all aware, with recent closures and changes to our main industrial employment in this region, we cannot rely forever on the resources and energy sector to support our community. Tourism is one of the great new opportunities for the economic viability of this region; however, it will not be something that gainfully employs every single child in the region nor fully realises their potential. We must open the doors to business. We must engage investment in this region, put our hands up for government support with projects like the NBN so we represent an opportunity for the many varied entrepreneurs out there that are looking for a place to call home. Our region is only two hours from the biggest city in Australia and offers the perfect opportunity of reasonable real estate prices, access to transport and the one thing that companies need the most, good honest hard working people who just want a fair go. There is opportunity to see this town go forward and I believe that we have a leadership team that has that vision. No matter the politics involved, I would ask this of all our councillors, don’t you agree that it is a good idea to plan for a future where we prosper? We do not want to become another suburban metropolis, but we do want to develop our future in an environmentally responsible way. That is why most of us choose to live in this region. Technology and building systems now allow for some amazing uses of land that are sympathetic to the environment but will also allow business to build what they need. The addition of the UWS Campus in Lithgow

this week is the beginning of a new hope for this region. One that will give not just our young people, but also our mature age students, another chance at seeing their dreams come true. Cheers Rich Evans

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NEWS

Happy 100th birthday Coles!

Employees of Coles Lithgow, past and present gathered for the celebrations. Photo: Kellie Evans

By Kellie Evans Celebration was definitely in the air at the Official Ceremony held at our local Coles store on Wednesday as the staff and customers commemorated the 100 Year Anniversary of the original â&#x20AC;&#x153;varietyâ&#x20AC;? store being opened by GJ Coles in Collingwood in 1914. On the walls were some great memorabilia of staff over the years and the various layouts of the store as well as some images from other Coles stores from years past. It was so interesting to see the changes over time right there in front of you. The Ceremony was hosted by store manager, Craig McGuire, who gave a fantastic speech about the proud history of Coles and the store here in Lithgow. He told the great story of how GJ Coles first started out and some of the incredible moments in the timeline since then. Craig also honoured the long-serving staff, some of whom have been working there for well over 20 years. Mayor, Maree Statham, also gave a lovely speech about the wonderful feeling of pride amongst the staff and the amazing achievement that has been reached. The cake was cut and morning tea was held. There is an amazing camaraderie amongst the staff. It was very easy to see the amazing friendships that have been formed over the 30 plus years the Lithgow store has been open as they all posed together for the various photos taken on the day.

It was also interesting to see some of the previous uniforms worn by staff from over the years. From long skirts with high buttoned neck shirts, to the front zippered dresses that sat above the knee, it was definitely a walk down memory lane and quite a sight to behold. Going forward, to mark its Centenary as an Australian company, Coles has announced their initiative to raise $5 million dollars over the next 12 months to go toward current and former members of the Armed Services and their families. This program will run until Anzac Day 2015. All funds raised or donated by Coles will be directed to the Australian Defence Force Assistance Trust, which was established as a nationally registered charitable organisation in 2012. The purpose of the Trust is to care for and support current and former members of the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force and their families whose lives have been adversely affected by their military service. Support is provided in a range of areas such as financial, medical, educational, re-training and special needs. They have also kicked off their Digger Discounts program where Coles wants to honour our Armed Services and their families by offering them a 10% discount on their groceries - the first Digger Discount will be on offer this coming weekend, 12th and 13th April, at stores country-wide.

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Second chances come to Lithgow, Continued from front page

The campus is targeting enrolment of 100 students this year, but has a lofty goal of 300 students per year in the very near future. The Charles Hoskins building has seen a varied past, supporting the needs of the region at each stage of its long history. However when the University took on the stewardship of the building, it is fair to say it had seen better days. With partnership funding from the federal government, the university has spent in excess of 5 million dollars to bring the building up to the modern standards a campus of this style needs, and have created a world class environment for learning in the heart of Lithgow. The project was managed by experienced heritage architects Tanner Kibble Denton, who have been able to maintain the entire heritage facade and internal structure of the building whilst developing state of the art facilities for the students of the campus. One testament to the attention to detail that was upheld on this project is the brick dying process they used to ensure new sections of brick work are perfectly

blended to the existing structure. The addition of this campus to our economic environment has been a benefit to many local suppliers, tradespeople and retail outlets, and more people at the top end of main street can only be a good thing for the ongoing revitalisation of that part of town. This new campus means our children can stay closer to home and get the education they desire, and our region will not continually lose it’s talented young people to the bright lights of opportunity in the distant city. With the Portrait of Charles Hoskins, on loan from council, standing guard over the foyer, one can only imagine that he would be well pleased that his vision for enabling the young people of this region to reach their full potential is at last realised in this building of his.

Above Left: Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold AC, Member for Calare John Cobb, Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Glover open the official ceremonial plaque. Above: John Cobb speaking with Mr Ralph Hoskins. Below: Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold AC

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New boardwalk lets everyone access the view The official opening of the new Sir Joseph Cook Boardwalk at Hassan’s Walls took place on Wednesday afternoon. Attended by community members and officially opened by Mayor Maree Statham the facility now offers an opporunity for less mobile visitors to take in the splendid scenery in all it’s glory. “With the installation of the boardwalk, Hassan’s Walls Lookout is now a safer and more accessible place for all visitors, and its resilient structure will ensure the boardwalk stands strong for future generations,” said Mayor Maree Statham. “Council undertook this project so that all visitors can enjoy the spectacular rural views, sandstone cliffs and rocky outcrops in this historic area,” continued the Mayor. “With 2013 being the centenary year of his appointment as Prime Minister of Australia, Council has decided to name the boardwalk after Sir Joseph Cook, a local man who rose to this high office in 1913. However I would like to stress that this famous and well loved lookout continues to be named Hassan’s Walls

Lookout.” “I would also like to acknowledge that this wonderful boardwalk was strongly advocated by one of Council’s former Councillors, the late Councillor Wayne Marshall,” said the Mayor. There is interpretive signage at the Boardwalk

which highlights the history of Hassan’s Walls and includes information on the reserve’s flora and fauna. The lookout is now an attractive, accessible and safe location for families to visit and a local hot spot for tourism.

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NEWS New Visitors Guide and App receiving a great response The new Lithgow Visitors Guide and Lithgow App are receiving a great response following their release last week. “I have received so many positive comments in regards to the new Visitors Guide and App” Lithgow City Council Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham said “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses who advertised in the guide and app without their support, both of these items would not have been possible.” Mayor Statham went onto to say “in the current economic climate the support Council received from the businesses was wonderful, I truly hope they receive the benefits from both the guide and app.” The new Lithgow Visitors Guide and App will be a key selling point for the area at the NSW Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow from 26 April - 4 May 2014 at Rosehill Racecourse. Copies of the Guide are available from the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre, Lithgow City Council administration office, Lithgow Library and businesses throughout the area. The Lithgow App will be available to download from the Apple App store and the Android Play store for free. Creating a strong tourism industry that maximises benefits from visitors to the LGA is a part of Council’s strategy to Strengthen our Economy in the Community Strategic Plan 2026.

Workshops to be held in Lithgow With the number of events growing in the Lithgow area, Lithgow City Council is committed to supporting existing and new events with a series of professional development workshops for event organisers. “Events can play a vital role in increasing the awareness of regional locations. With Lithgow’s natural setting, facilities and proximity to Sydney and the major towns in the Central West, Lithgow is well placed to stage and attract large events.” said Lithgow City Council Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham “I am hopeful that the series of event management workshops will not only be a great benefit to our existing events organisers but will also give an opportunity for our young and future event organisers to gain professional training in developing events.” Lithgow City Council has appointed a highly experienced events specialist trainer to provide insights and strategies to local region events. As a qualified trainer and former Principal at the Australian Events Academy college John Whittingham has trained numerous events managers and venue operators including Sydney Royal Easter Show, Paddys Markets and Hoyts Cinemas.

A series of Events Management Workshops covering a range of specialist procedures including developing event concepts, creative events staging and controlling events operation, resources and safety risks. President of the Lithgow Business Association said “The LBA is highly supportive of this initiative from council” The fact that these workshops are provided absolutely free of charge means that anyone interested in developing or running events in the future or improving events they already run should not miss out on this opportunity.

The Workshops commence on Thursday 15 May 6.00 pm at Zig Zag Motel. Numbers are limited so register your interest now. For further information please contact the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre on 1300 760 276 to register for the workshops.

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NEWS

New pontoon for Lake Wallace

Left: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and members of the Lithgow Flashdragons Dragon Boat Team. Above: Mr George Auld, Chairman of the Lake Wallace Community Boating Centre Committee.

By Rich Evans The official opening of the new floating pontoon structure at Lake Wallace was officially opened by Member for Bathurst Paul Toole MP, and Mayor Maree Statham took place last Saturday. The rains were held at bay just long enough for the ceremonial opening to take place and for the pontoon to be demonstrated to the gathered crowds. On hand were members of the many different clubs that utilise the facility including rowers, sailing, dragon boats and kayaks.

The light rains made way for sunshine after the ceremony and the glassy surface of the lake made it clear why this body of water is so important to the groups that utilise it. George Auld, Chairman of the Lake Wallace Community Boating Centre Committee, was very hopeful that the new pontoon would allow local people the chance to engage in water sports in their own backyard. “The Pontoon Project has been substantially funded by the NSW State Government under the Community Building Partnership Scheme and also by a significant number of local

benefactors” Said Mr Auld Whilst winter is fast approaching there is still time to contact the committee and express your interest in getting involved in a variety of activities.

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Help starts to reduce driving hours

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One of NSW’s biggest driving safety programs, launched by PCYC NSW, is set to start in Lithgow. Already the state’s largest provider of traffic offender intervention programs, PCYC

NSW is one of the key providers of the state government’s Safer Drivers Course for Learner Drivers. It is a combined theoretical and practical course for under-25-year-old learner drivers who have completed 50 hours of log book driving hours. Successful completion of a three-hour group discussion session and a two-hour in-

vehicle driving coaching session will allow learner drivers to claim a credit of 20 hours off their compulsory 120 hours of logged driving experience. PCYC, in partnership with the NSW Driver Trainers Association, is now taking bookings at Lithgow for a maximum of 12 learner drivers per session. The first Lithgow course will begin this Friday evening (April 11). PCYC NSW general manager of member services Justin Hayes said the curriculum had been developed by a board of independent road safety experts. “They bore in mind that the most dangerous time for a young driver was the six months after they began driving independently on their P-Plates,” he said. “The Safer Drivers Course has been designed to address the road safety risks that drivers under 25 face. The board of road safety experts considered the latest research in young driver safety specifically designed for learner drivers.”

To register for courses or for further information, contact PCYC Lithgow manager on Roger Spence on 0422 007 974. 7

COMMUNITY NEWS

Lithgow Orchestra, Gun Performers Uniquely entertained by Lithgow Orchestra on the last Saturday of March, residents of Cooinda Aged Peoples Home witnessed the first ever public performance of a brand new piece of orchestral music. Composed and arranged by Gustaw Szelski, the orchestra’s conductor, “Death of Evo” is part of a suite of compositions that celebrate the life and achievements of Evelyn ‘Evo’ Owen, developer of the now famous Owen Gun. Many of the Cooinda residents were able to readily recall stories of the contribution that this invention made towards saving the lives of Australian troops during WWII. The performance was particularly significant to Evelyn Owen’s nephew, Gib Owen, who performs the vital role of orchestra librarian. Gib helps the conductor by managing his scores at performances and tirelessly assists in fundraising and promotion. The orchestra went on to delight the Cooinda audience with performances of an eclectic selection of well known and original pieces, ranging from Mack the Knife to Mozart and culminating in a rousing performance of Beethoven’s Fifth. Later in the afternoon the orchestra also gave a concert at Treeview Estates Retirement Village. Lithgow Orchestra plays a broad range of music from across the ages, picking out different styles and giving them a slight “twist”. This produces a unique blend of sound, quite unlike anything heard before, from an orchestra. During concerts, Gustaw Szelski introduces each piece with eloquent and occasionally irreverent artistic flair, encouraging audience participation and a sense of musical fun. For more information phone or text the orchestra’s public officer, John on 0407 019 853.

St Joseph’s students go for a run in the sun The students of St Joseph’s School Portland enjoyed lovely weather as they participated in the annual cross country event on Wednesday. It was great to see so many parents, grandparents and family members turn out to support the students and assist with time keeping and encouragement. Every student received a ribbon for their great efforts with a group of students to be following onto the next level of Diocesan competition at the Coolah Cross Country event that will be held later in Term 2.

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Portland Tidy Towns new committee Tidy Towns has a new committee and would welcome new members. It has been decided in consultation with stall holders to change our market day to Saturday. Next month’s markets will be on 3rd May 2014 9am until 1pm. An invitation is extended to all craft people or groups to come along and sell their wares, a fruit and veggie stall would be a welcome addition. All stalls are only $10.00 a site. This is a great opportunity for any community groups to generate funds for their particular cause whatever it might be. A BBQ, tea and coffee will be available on each market day. Some under cover areas are available, for information contact Kaylin on 63555557.

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The latter type obviously have a far better chance of surviving than the first type, due, I believe, to the attitude of the business operator. Everyone needs to have positive people in their life. Who you choose to associate with has a real impact on your own outlook on life. Positive thinking also comes with various health benefits and other people will like being around you. From what I’ve seen, there are more of the negative types of businesses than positive ones. There are some that are too stubborn to learn new technologies or processes that will benefit their business massively. It’s the ones that embrace change that survive. The first step to business survival is to ensure that you have the right attitude about running your business. Which one are you? It’s all about the attitude.

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It may seem the stuff of dreams, but it is possible to have a computer that is trouble free. All you need in order to make it happen is some common sense. Here are some simple tips on how to ensure your computer runs smoothly: Make sure you run computer updates. It’s a safe, easy, and free way of making sure your computer is at its best. Most updates are there to improve system security, or fix bugs, so running the updates will leave you with a safer system that is running more smoothly. Make sure your anti-virus is up-to-date and scans the computer regularly. Preventing a

problem is always better than having to fix a mistake. It also costs less, with some very good anti-virus software now available for free. Be careful of scams. There are recent reports that a ‘technical support’ phone scam might be on the rise, targeting Window’s users. These scammers are very well practiced at making themselves sound legitimate, but they’re not. Neither Microsoft, nor its partners will make an unsolicited call. If you receive a phone call from a ‘Microsoft representative’, or a ‘security expert’ saying that they have discovered a problem with your computer then don’t listen. Just hang up.

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Development Application Tracking now available online A new e-services tool has been launched on Lithgow Council’s website that allows for the tracking of development applications. Lithgow Council now offers a new service to customers whereby development applications can be tracked online. Visitors to Council’s website can now search applications that have been submitted to Council using pre-defined searches such as applications submitted in the past seven days or applications that have been determined, or they can search based on location, application type or status. Customers who lodge development applications can register as a user. A login can be provided and they can track the progress of their application.

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“The online tool is very useful for anyone who has submitted an application or for those who are interested in the status of developments in their area” Lithgow City Council Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham said today. “I am pleased to say Lithgow is one of the first Councils this side of the Blue Mountains to provide this service to the community” said Mayor Statham. The e-services tool can be accessed via www. council.lithgow.com/eservices Due to Council’s need to respect both the privacy of applicants and also follow requirements under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW), the information provided to the general public is restricted, and any further enquiries should be directed to Council’s Environment and Development Department.

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Warming up your home this winter

By Maddie Risby, Bianca Villa Colouring your home is the most powerful tool when it comes to interior decorating & making a space come alive. As winter approaches, using warm colours really makes an impact on your home. The most popular colours to use are red and orange; however the use of brown, blue & neutral colours can also create that warm winter feel. Warm colours often remind us of sunlight, fire & heat. The colour red is the most stimulating colour to use for creating warmth and is related with high energy, movement & excitement. The colour red can be fiery, passionate and stylish.

Yellow is connected with optimism, happiness & the sun. It boosts positive thoughts, warmth and a welcoming feeling. Orange combines the energy of red with the happiness of yellow. It induces a feeling of warmth, fun and creativity. Cushions are easy to replace to match the seasons. If you have a neutral based room, using warm toned cushions & throws can really help create that warm feel. Layering throws and mismatching them are also a great idea. Using an occasional chair or ottoman with a dark red or blue colour will make your room stand out without overdoing it, and give a soft warmness throughout your house. The most popular feature to a home during

winter is a fireplace. Fireplaces can be the main attraction of a room and create a warm atmosphere. Even if you do not use your fireplace anymore, you can decorate it with warm toned photo frames & homewares and set a wintry ambience. Winter colours tend to make a room feel smaller & intimate but cosy & comfortable. If you feel like your room is too warm, use some cool colours to balance it out. The most important factor when using warm colours is to have fun and choose what suits you & your style. Remember to accessorise with cushions & throws, and to create a warm & inviting atmosphere to your home this winter.

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YOUR HOME What is a Bare Root Tree?

Now is the time to think about ordering your Bare Root Deciduous Trees and Roses. “What is a Bare Root Tree”? This is the most economical way to purchase your deciduous trees and Goodearth offer this service to their customers. The trees are removed from tree farms and the roots are trimmed, kept moist and shipped to nurseries as they are. The trees are dormant at this time and it is the best time to pot them or plant them in time for the Spring growth. There are spectacular ornamentals to choose from and fruit trees including 3 way apples, pears, peaches, plums and nectarines. These are great for the small gardens where you can have one tree producing three different varieties of the same fruit. Good Earth are always happy to talk to customers, help them with their bare root orders and provide them with information on the trees they would like in their garden plan.

Above: Lipstick Maple – Fairview Flame Right: One of our favourites The Golden Robinia

Autumn Gardening Cold climate gardens can come to life in Autumn with splashes of purple, rich reds, orange and gold. Autumn is all about trees. Planting a deciduous tree in your garden can provide that much needed shade in summer and award you with spectacular Autumn colour whilst allowing the sun to shine through in winter. The month of April is the best time to view the colours of Autumn in our district. Maples do particularly well in our area and the colours are spectacular at this time of year. As you drive through Lithgow take a look at the Liquidambers on the approach to the Visitors Centre and the Pin Oaks lining the Highway Medium strip. There are numerous varieties of plants flowering at the moment which include Chrysanthemums, Diascias, Ericas, Carnations, Dianthus to name a few. The Camellias are all budding and ready to burst into flower. New varieties which are very popular are the

beautiful “Volunteer” Camellia which is a wine coloured full Peony form with white markings to the petal edge and this years new release “Knockout” which is a Sasanqua with Pink Double flowers. Camellias prefer an acid soil and will not tolerate lime. They should be planted in a sunny to part shaded position. They are a robust evergreen shrub which can be used as a flowering hedge and are a great addition to any cold climate garden. In the Vegie patch why not get your winter broccoli, broccolini, cabbages and cauliflowers, Brussel sprouts and broadbeans in before it is too cold. Happy Gardening and if you have any photos of your garden you would like to share with me just drop a line to the Village Voice.

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WHAT’S ON

The Easter Bunny is coming to Lithgow Library! Lithgow Library Learning Centre is privileged to announce that the Easter Bunny will be visiting the Library this Easter. The elusive and highly-sought after Easter Bunny is bringing Easter goodies to the Library on Thursday 17 April at 10.30am. There will be exciting stories, lots of songs to sing, dancing and, of course, Mr Bunny’s famous Easter Egg Hunt. “The joy and laughter this event will bring to the children who attend, and to the library itself, is refreshing and well-deserved, and a fitting way to begin the Easter break” said Lithgow City Council Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham. “I encourage everyone to come along,” said Mayor Statham. Library patrons should be aware that the Lithgow Library Learning Centre will close for Easter at 6.00pm on Thursday 17 April and re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 22 April. The book chute will also be closed during this period. The Portland and Wallerawang branches will close at 6.00pm on Thursday 17 April and re-open at 10.00am on Tuesday 22 April.

The brave new world is here with this years Ironfest By Rich Evans This years Ironfest will bring together a range of cultures that like to play outside the box. There is a large contingent of Steam Punk enthusiasts on their way to this years festival to join with the thousands of medieval, sci-fi and cosplay festival goers. We attended a photoshoot recently to catch an image or two of these dedicated individuals, the resulting images really could be from a post apocolyptic world where anything goes. As a fan of comic books growing up (and still today) this was like seeing characters come to life and I for one cannot wait for this event.

The 15th annual Ironfest 2014 will be held at Lithgow Showground over the Anzac Long weekend of April 25 - 27 2014, for more details visit http://ironfest.net “Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steampowered machinery,[1] especially in a setting inspired by industrialised Western civilisation during the 19th century.” Wikipedia 14

< The Characters (L-R) Jacob Semenyna, Louise Macpherson, Chloe Sutton, Lachlan Macpherson, Cassandra McGonigle

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WHAT’S ON

New Autumn Sustainable Food Festival Immerse yourself in sustainable food, clothing and knowledge sharing at what is set to become the biggest and best such event in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region – the Autumn Sustainable Food Festival in May. The Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism (BMLOT) supported annual Autumn Sustainable Food Festival will include major events and a range of smaller activities, much like the established BMLOT-supported Festival of Walking in October and the Roaring 20s Festival in February. (Yulefest, held at various hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses and restaurants throughout the Blue Mountains from June to August, completes the annual seasonal round of BMLOT-supported festivals.) BMLOT chairman Daniel Myles said: “The subject of sustainability is a crucial one for our modern society, none more so than for those of us blessed to be living, working and playing in a precious World Heritage Area. “The trick is to gather people together and get them thinking and talking about it and then motivated to do something about it. Food and wine has been a great recipe for social engagement for millennia. Likewise with the Autumn Sustainable Food Festival, physical nourishment will form the basis for change.’’ The popular TomahROMA event showcasing local and regional produce will be the launch event at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah, on Saturday, May 3. The new Leura Harvest Festival, an incentive of Leura Village Association and also showcasing local and regional produce, will be the finale event on Saturday, May 10. Other satellite events will be held throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region, and accommodation providers will offer special packages so visitors can fully immerse themselves in the festival. TomahROMA autumn food and wine fair, which has attracted tens of thousands of people during the past decade, showcases local and regional produce and crafts set against the spectacular autumnal hues of the cool climate garden. The fair will include local produce, gourmet delights, wine tasting, music, free guided walking tours and plant sales. Blue Mountains Botanic Garden marketing manager Louise Clifton said: “By partnering with Leura Village Association and connecting these two major events to `bookend’ a week-long regional festival, we can link the northern and

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southern escarpments of the Blue Mountains: from the artisans and farmers of the Bells Line of Rd and the Megalong Valley to the winemakers of Mudgee and Orange.” She hoped the festival would “encourage more people to experience the wonderful array of food, wine and cider we have here and to stay longer to explore the region’s best kept secrets’’. “We would like people to be wowed by the beautiful deciduous colours of autumn at the region’s many beautiful gardens and to be inspired to conserve our environment by living sustainably.’’ Dedicated to showcasing all facets of sustainable living including outstanding produce, fine fare and innovative initiatives in the Blue Mountains and wider region, Leura Village Association’s Leura Harvest Festival will be set among the cherry trees on Leura Mall, along with guest chefs and speakers discussing everything from food preserving to clean energy, permaculture, beekeeping and microfarming. Other highlights will include regional wine and beer tastings, a jam-making competition and a local chook show. Several of Leura’s beautiful private gardens will also be open to the public on the day of the festival.

Leura Village Association president Barry Jarrott said: ``We are living in an age where we are very quickly losing natural resources, where food production is coming into question and we are relying more on multinational corporations for our survival. “In reaction to these factors affecting our lives, Leura Harvest Festival will celebrate with a seasonal and cultural event that draws from a 100 mile radius food, recycling and repurposing, all coinciding with the beautiful autumn colour. “The large and small events which make up the Autumn Sustainable Food Festival really tap into the international zeitgeist promoting sustainable living and I hope we can be a catalyst for change.’’ Go to leuravillage.com.au/fairsandfestivals/ for details about Leura Harvest Festival and www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com. au/your-visit/whats-on/ for details about TomahROMA. Go to bluemountainsconnect.com for accommodation packages.

Come See & Smell at the Lithgow Regional Markets 4th Sunday of the month at Cooerwull Public School Call Noeline on 0429 829 547 for bulk & wholesale orders Now using Rylestone Olive Oil, Portland Goats Milk, Meadow Flat Sheeps Milk & Portland Honey

WHAT’S ON Monthly Local Market Guide Name

Date

Time Address

Contact

Lions Flea Market

1st Saturday of the Month

8:30am - 1:30pm

Lions Club Dr, Kelso

(02) 6337 1203

Mudgee Anglican Church Market

1st Saturday of the Month

9:00am - 1:00pm

6 Church St, Mudgee

(02) 6372 2336

Oberon Tablelands Way Country Markets

1st Saturday of the Month

8:00am - 12:00pm

104 Oberon St, Oberon

(02) 6335 5241

Bathurst Flea Markets

1st Sunday of the Month

7:00am - 1:00pm

Russell St, Bathurst

(02) 6331 5453

Blackheath Community Market

1st Sunday of the Month

9:00am - 1:00pm

Blackheath Public School

(02) 4787 7599

Leura First Sunday Market

1st Sunday of the Month

9:00am - 2:00pm

Leura Public School

0432 021 863

Portland Tidy Towns Market

1st Saturday of the Month

9:00am - 2:00pm

Williwa St, Portland

Mudgee Lions Club Lawson Park Market

2nd Saturday of the Month

8:00am - 1:00pm

Lawson Park, Mudgee

Rylstone Artisan & Produce Markets 2nd Saturday of the Month 9:00am - 1.30pm

Memorial Hall, Louee Street, Rylstone

(02) 6379 6202

Bathurst Showground Markets

Kendall Avenue, Bathurst

(02) 6331 3175

2nd Sunday of the Month

9:00am - 1:00pm

Blackheath Growers Market 2nd Sunday of the Month 9:00am - 1:00pm Great Western Hwy & Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath

(02) 4572 6260

Katoomba Craft Market 2nd Sunday of the Month 9:00am - 2:00pm

St. Canice’s Catholic Church Hall, 158 Katoomba Street

(02) 4782 7672

Kandos Market

3rd Saturday of the Month 9:00am - 1:00pm

Angus Ave & Jaques St, Kandos

(02) 6379 4380

Mudgee Farmers Market

3rd Saturday of the Month

57 Market St, Mudgee

0407 837 739

8:00am - 1:00pm

Blackheath Arts & Crafts Market 3rd Sunday of the Month 10:00am - 3:00pm Community Hall, Great Western Hwy Blackheath

(02) 4782 7672

Capertee Markets

3rd Sunday of every Month

Castlereagh Hwy Capertee

(02) 6359 0054

Bathurst Region Farmers Market

4th Sat of the Month

8:00am - 12:00pm

Kendall Ave, Bathurst

(02) 6368 1104

Gulgong Markets

4th Saturday of the Month

8.30am

Mudgee

0447 417 741

Cooerwull School (Primary) Main Street

0429 829 547

Lithgow Regional Markets 4th Sunday of the Month

Please Note: Information has been gathered from 3rd party resources, and may not be accurate. Please contact event co-ordinator to ensure event is still on. If you would like to include your event in this listing, please contact editor@villagevoice.net.au with details.

Upcoming Local Events Canowindra Balloon Glow and Night Markets

Sun 20 Apr

9:00am

Ironfest

Friday 25 - Sun 27 Apr

Canowindra Sports Complex Lithgow Showground

(02) 6353 1638

You never know what treasures you will find at your local markets, get out and have a look this weekend

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Want to get your gigs listed in this section? Then just give us a call, the Village Voice is a big supporter of local live entertainment. Let us know what is on, when it’s on and we will get the word out there for you. Not limited to Pubs/Clubs, any gig at all can be listed in this section free of charge. Email us details to editor@villagevoice.net.au or call (02) 6355 4258

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By Kellie Evans Do you have an hour and want a really nice lunch? Or are you having a business meeting and need a great environment? Then head to CJ’s Good Food on Main Street Lithgow where owners, Cheryl and Chris Warren will take very good care of you. Even though the weather outside was fairly ordinary, the atmosphere inside CJ’s was warm and relaxing. There were a wide variety of diners and that lovely hum from the chatter of happy people. Today I chose from the Daily Specials and selected the Barramundi Fillets with Pistachio sage crust and lemon Aioli, served with salad and shoestring fries. From the moment it was placed down on the table, the smell was

incredibly inviting. The fish was cooked perfect;y, still very juicy inside, while the pistachio sage crust gave a lovely change in texture. The lemon aioli was the right amount of tart vs garlic while the salad and chips were the perfect accompaniment. Since there was a little time left for dessert, the Autumn Roulade, another Daily Special, was beckoning. The soft rolled meringue with chilled mascarpone and passionfruit custard was soft and melted in the mouth. The custard was velvety smooth and the meringue clue-like and sweet. The dish was dressed with some lovely ripe strawberries, and very yummy warm caramel sauce. Over all it was an extremely pleasant experience and the perfect way to spend my lunch break on a rainy autumn day.

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JOBS

Willing workers is working! Good News! The willing workers initiative is working.We have helped every person that has put their details forward so far find more work than they had previously. It costs nothing to list your details, so why not give it a go. As far as we are concerned, willing workers are what keeps the local economy on track, we understand a lot of people have faced some challenges recently, we want to do our bitto try and keep you positive and job ready. Send your a 50 word summary of your experience, skills and type of work you are looking for and in place of this story next week will be your details, along with the rest of our willing workers. We guarantee, no charges, ever for telling the world you want to work. Email details to editor@villagevoice.net.au or send s a message on our facebook page.

Lets get back to work!!

Leading Digital Design Studio We are a Sydney based Design Studio with another office location in the Lithgow Region and require an experienced digital designer to join our team. Key criteria · Experience with all forms of digital design and required programs (photoshop, flash, dreamweaver) · Knowledge of ASP.NET an advatage · Knowledge of wordpress an advatage · Good client communication skills · Working knowledge on Mac OSX · Desire to work for a company in a high growth mode Now that all sounds nice and rosy, but you will need to be able to perform under pressure and meet the deadlines set in this role. A lot of autonomy available for the right person, which could mean working from home sometimes, out of our office in Portland or down in our office in Penrith. Our Clients are large corporates with high expectations, and we have met those expectations for nearly 15 years. We are not after a junior person to learn the ropes, we need someone who can hit the groupnd running.

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WILLING WORKERS Advertise your job to 5000 local people Are you looking for a new employee? Every week we drop papers to local homes in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. We then bulk drop papers to supermarkets, hotels, clubs, newsagents, post offices and schools. In it’s first week the Village Voice touched over 5000 homes in the local area, we know this because there are hardly any papers left in the locations we dropped them. So if you are looking to advertise a job, maybe advertising in our paper could be a good idea. From just $21 per week... it could actually be a great idea. Email us at sales@villagevoice.net.au or Call Kellie on (02) 6355 4258

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DO YOU HAVE A NEW BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT? To celebrate our own recent arrival, we would like to offer all new parents FREE Inclusion of your good news in our weekly community newspaper.

Just send a photo and details via email to editor@villagevoice.net.au and we will include it in our next edition

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SEE YOUR AD HERE NEXT WEEK Email us details to sales@villagevoice.net.au before 12 noon wednesday and your ad can go here from as little as $15. Get your ad out to over 5000 homes every week.

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It’s the editors birthday so we are doing an April special on Birthday announcements. Send us a picture and up to 25 words and we will include your birthday announcement for just $25. With a colour picture and a colour background. Information must be received by 12 Noon Wednesday on the week of publication. For more information call the sales team on (02) 6355 4258 or drop into the office at 41a Williwa Street, Portland if emailing and all that technology is not your thing.

What’s that REX? You don’t know why people aren’t putting ads in the buy swap sell? Me either buddy, seeing as how we now have over 6000 papers going out and the lady who does animal care got a call in the first week... Let’s just give them the number again

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LAST CHANCE to enter our Giant Easter Colouring Competition Hey Kids! Do you want to win a prize? We are giving away 5 smiggle packs and an easter egg to the best 5 coloured bunnies we get back. You have two weeks to do your best colouring and send in for our judges to see your fine work. The winners will be announced in the Good Friday issue of the Paper. follow us on facebook.com/thevillagevoicelithgow

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Sporting Injuries in Children, Teenagers & Adolescents

Did you know that almost 40% of all injuries in children, teenagers and adolescents are sportsrelated? By Carol Stevens, Lithgow Physiotherapy Injuries in the young athlete are often trivialised. They are often told to “toughen up and play on.” This approach is not in the young athlete’s best interest for many reasons. It often leads to slower healing and a delayed return to sports. It can turn an easily treatable injury into one that becomes difficult to treat. In some cases, it can result in a permanent injury that prevents returning to the sport at all. There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of a child sustaining a sports injury.

• The physical makeup of the child. The natural strength of our ligaments and soft tissues varies from person to person. Other factors such as body weight, posture and even hormonal factors can have an influence. • In contact sports, the physical maturity of the child compared to their opponents can be a problem as children of the same age can vary significantly in size. • Degree of supervision. • Use of protective equipment. • The amount of adequate warm-up, as well as a regular routines of stretches. • The amount of sport played. It is important with young athletes that they don’t cause overuse injuries by overdoing repetitive movements. If your child sustains a sports injury, then seeing a physiotherapist as soon as possible will help them to overcome that injury more quickly

and effectively. However, we all know that it is far better to prevent an injury from occurring in the first place, so your physiotherapist will also focus on preventing future injuries. Your physiotherapist will work with you and your child to manage the acute injury by reducing pain, swelling, inflammation and bruising. They will give advice on the best exercises to do at home to encourage quicker recovery. You will also be advised on what to avoid during training and when is the best time to return to sport. Your physio will do a detailed posture and gait assessment. This will determine if there is any underlying muscle imbalance or weakness that could be contributing to the injury in the first place. You will be given advice on a training programme that you should take back to your coach or trainer. This will help correct any underlying imbalances and help prevent future injuries.

Easter Easter is the time of year Which, in the Northern Hemisphere, Always coincides with Spring When buds burst forth and robins sing. But, in our own Anitpdes, Easter, preceeding Winter’s freeze After early morning’s misty haze, Also blesses us with balmy days.

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SPORT

The competition is now on a break due to the school holidays and will resume on 3 May. When the competition resumes the Association will be calling for nominations for players, officials and selectors for the State League representative team/s participating in the Western Region State League competition. The competition dates are: 3, 17 and 31 August with finals played on 14 September. All of the games are played on the indoor courts at the Orange Association located at ANZAC Park.

Division 1 Workies Firebirds v Wang 1 Workies Firebirds won 36 goals to 27 against Wang 1. In her first game of the season Jess Heath showed good movement in the goal circle while Kellie Rochester defended strongly in the midcourt. Brooke Cornwell and Beth Thurlow combined well in the goal circle for Wang 1. Omega Henry’s Hustlers v Workies Vixens Workies Vixens were winners against the Omega Henry’s Hustlers scoring 33 goals to 14 goals. In a fast paced game Bec Manton and Lisa Hemmy performed strongly for Vixens with Kristy Wilson and Olivia Kay working hard in defence for Henry’s Hustlers.

Division 2 Workies Comets v Workies Blasts Workies Blasts had a 65 goal to 18 goal win against Workies Comets. The score did not reflect the competitiveness of the game with Workies Comets making the Blasts work hard for their win. Due to absences both teams borrowed players from Division 3 teams with Genna Bailey playing up for Workies Comets and Lilly Healey and Keely Miller playing up for Workies Blasts and all girls played strongly. Hannah Bartlett worked tirelessly in goal defence and Ebony Bastion capitalised on the scoring opportunities for Workies Comets. The combination of of Mayghan Phillips and Rhiannon Milliss in the goal circle was very effective with good teamwork from both players.

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Omega Druids v Workies Domestic Darlings Workies Domestic Darlings played Omega Druids in the re-match of the Division 2 grandfinal from 2013 and won 26 goals to 24 goals in a very competitive game. For Domestic Darlings, Amanda Offner was very strong in attack in centre and goal attack with Karen Brown in goal defence effecting a number of intercepts. The combination of Karen Beltran and Di Adnum in goal defence and wing defence had the Domestic Darlings working hard in attack. Workies Combo’s v Omega Misfits The Omega Misfits proved too strong for the understrength Workies Combo’s winning 43 to 25. Kristy Wyrzkowski in centre controlled the midcourt for Misfits and Jess Truslove work hard in goal keeper. For Combo’s Madaleine Griffiths playing up from division 3 provided good support in goal keeper with Rose Rust and Kylie Young combining well in the goal circle. Workies Angels v Workies Swifts In a high scoring game Workies Angels were winners over Workies Swifts, winning 42 goals to 39 goals. The Workies Angels centre, Kiara McDonald performed strongly at centre and Chloe Logue was very effective in wing defence. Cree Pattison attacked strongly in the goal circle for Swifts and Kristy Houlison defended strongly in the mid court. Workies Waratahs v Portland Pumas Portland Pumas were winners 13 goals to 23 goals against Workies Waratahs. Taylor Hewitt worked hard at Centre and Vanessa Allan defending strongly in the goal circle while Jess Johnstone successfully intercepted a number of Pumas passes. Meg Fardell in goal attack shot well for Pumas and Teghan Barber provided good support in wing attack.

Division 3 Workies Fireworks v Workies Mockingjays Workies Fireworks started with a few early goals and Mockingjays soon caught up. The game turned out to be like a grand-final with the scores neck and neck during the game with the scores 18 all at the three quarter break. Workies Fireworks were the winners 24 goals to 22 goals. Congratulations to both teams for playing a strong competitive game.

Workies Little Mix v Wang Warriors Workies Little Mix were too strong for the Wang Warriors winning 48 goals to 5 goals. Mariah Godden was strong and accurate in goal shooter with good support provided by Amy Thompson for the Little Mix. Wang Warriors worked hard in defence for the entire game. Imogen Sharp and Emma Sheehan combined well in attack for the Wang Warriors.

Division 4 The Workies Monstars v Wang Phoenix game was unfortunately a forfeit with Wang Phoenix unable to field a team. Workies Dragonflies v Workies Flames The more experienced Workies Flames won 40 goals to 1 against the Workies Dragonflies. For Workies Flames, Meleke Jenkins was strong in goal defence pulling off a number of intercepts and was well supported by Shannon O’Regan in the centre court. The court play of Workies Dragonflies continues to develop with the girls enjoying their time on court. Teleaha Rowe had some great intercepts and the team goal was shot by Emily Burt. Kasey Besetimoala was also very active in the mid court for Dragonflies.

Netta/Division 5 Wang Tigers v Pink Panthers A very close game between the two new teams with Wang Tigers winning 5 goals to 2. All of the players had a fantastic game with Charlotte Dunn paying well in defence for the Wang Tigers with good support from Olivia Perkins. For the Pink Panthers, Bella Inzitari moved well in goal attack and Chloe Williams was strong at wing defence. Workies Kitty Kats v Workies Diamonds The Workies Diamonds were the winners in this game, 6 goals to 4 goals, with a great game played between both teams. For the Diamonds Emma James was strong in defence and attack, with a wonderful long shot by Emily Healy. For the Kitty Kats, Jorja Bailey took some great intercepts and Dakota Morcom exhibited good court movement.

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