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Australia Day Honours For Emu Plains Lion Emu Plains Lion, John Choma, was awarded a Penrith City Council Australia Day Local Appreciation Award, along with six other winners, plus Citizen and Sports Person of the Year, presented by Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown, last month at Penrith Council’s Civic Centre.

John’s nomination and award was a reflection of his contribution to the Lions organisation, and the two Clubs he has been a member of, as well as their supported charities, for over 41 years.

The bright and breezy function heard how John was originally a member of St Marys Lions Club but became a driving force for the formation of Emu Plains Lions Club, organising and conducting a number of public meetings to promote and establish a new Club.

John became a Charter Member (the last remaining one) of Emu Plains Lions Club., where he has held every Executive position at least once on the Club's Board of Directors.

He has always been the "go-to" patriarch of EPLC, providing valuable support for all Club Members undertaking new roles on the Club's Board.  Photo courtesy of Cheryl Devine shows John celebrating his Award with Lions ‘buddies’ L-R Alan Cooper, John, Jim Devine and Club President, Ian West.

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Welcome to our first edition for 2016!

I know the Christmas and New Year period raced by in a blur for many, and here we are, already facing what February has in store.

The New Year period is always my favourite. A great time to refocus and set goals. The perfect opportunity to take on board any challenges from years gone by, learn and grow from them.

It’s these challenges that have made us stronger and more determined to reach our newest goals.

We are in the first weeks back to school for many students across our community, and who can forget that very first introduction to BIG school?

We return with all of our regular columns that provide a great wealth of information across a broad cross-section of topics.

This edition features plenty of local news and events, along with some highlights from the festivities that took place during the Christmas break.

Enjoy your Community News, and remember, “If you change nothing, nothing changes”.

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New and Old It’s a New Year! And with it you may be starting a new job, know someone starting at a new school, or still be enjoying the new gift you were given at Christmas.

We love new things. They offer new opportunities, or bring new hopes. They can mark a break with old ways, or an old era we’d like to put behind us.

But at the same time I also remember an older, wiser person telling me, ‘Not all that’s new is better, and not all that’s old is worse’. I’ve experienced that myself. Sometimes it’s the older appliances that are still kicking along after 30 years, when their new equivalent kicks the bucket in half the time. The same can often be said for the tools you bought a lifetime ago, that outlast the ones you bought last year.

What about the good news about Jesus Christ? What do you make of it? In many ways it’s old news now. After all, he lived and died nearly 2000 years ago. People have talked about him, written about him, changed their lives because of him. Surely we’ve moved on though? Except, he didn’t just live and die, but the eyewitnesses saw him risen again (1 Corinthians 15:1-8 summarises those events for us). That was new. The news that came with it was just as earth shattering, we can be made new again by Him. Whatever else is new for you this year, there is something you may have thought as old, even out-dated, that you should consider as the year gets under way. How will the news of Jesus’ new life affect your life? Maybe this year you’ll experience new life from Him yourself. Imagine what that would be like, what new hope it would bring?

It may be an old message, but maybe it’s time to embrace something new!

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There's A Buzz in the 'Hair'

There is certainly a buzz in the air with Emu Plains’ newest hair salon opening for business. Hair Depot is a fully exclusive TIGI hair salon located in Lennox Shopping Centre in Emu Plains.

Owner Jenna says “Our team’s goal at Hair Depot is to provide you with the finest hair care available. Our highly skilled creative team wants you to look and feel your absolute best, offering a variety of services to keep your locks just the way you love them.“ If you’re trying something new and creative or want to maintain your current look, each of the Hair Depot stylists will give you a look that matches your personality and style. With each colour and cut service provided by one of their stylists, a free consultation is offered to ensure that they know exactly what you’re

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The team take pride in being a neighbourhood establishment with a passion for serving you. They welcome you not just as a customer, but as a neighbour and a friend. For your new look, call Hair Depot today to book your appointment and meet with one of their exceptional stylists. For more information, contact them by phone (02) 4735 6225 or visit their website: www. hairdepot.biz

"Workshop Wednesdays” bring creativity to Penrith Recognising the need for affordable, practical and short creative workshops in Penrith, The Creative Fringe resumes a series of workshops on Wednesday evenings in February.

“I saw a need for people to get a dose of creativity during the middle of the week. Using creativity has been connected to lower stress and greater levels of satisfaction and happiness”, said Debbie O’Connor, owner of The Creative Fringe.

“Workshop Wednesdays” begins on Wednesday 3rd February 2016 with a Crochet Mandala Workshop and continues with a Creative Knitting workshop on 10th February 2016.

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Caroline Wilde, owner of the popular local brand Veraleen, is hosting a Loom Weaving Workshop on 2nd March and Dea Kandasamy from 3D Cakes based in Kingswood is hosting a Cake Decorating Workshop on 16th March 2016.

“We are excited to highlight and provide a platform for talented local business owners to share their experience, knowledge and skills with the local community”, said Mrs O’Connor.

“Workshop Wednesdays” are a series of short workshops that run for 90 minutes to 2 hours on Wednesday evenings and help participant’s learn new skills, meet new people and tap into hidden talents.

Event Details: Select Wednesday evenings throughout 2016 From 7pm The Creative Fringe, Unit 6, 51 York Rd, Jamisontown  Participants at a recent workshop tapping into their creativity. Image Supplied

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It’s a NEW YEAR! NEED a NEW Look?

If you feel your home is looking a little tired & you would like to redecorate or redesign your interior space – it is easier & cheaper than you think!

Local Interior Designer, Shirley Gavin is sharing her knowledge with local residents through specialised interior design workshops. Ms Gavin, principal of Nepean Inner Designs, has been in the building industry for over 30years, as an Interior designer/decorator & teacher for over 12 years. Out of her love for teaching & sharing her knowledge of interior design, she is teaching her own workshops.

These workshops are targeted at home owners who would like to understand how professionals approach the styling of a home. “Through these workshops I want to get people to think about what it is that they truly love – I try to get them to think about themselves. If you decorate a home with items, furniture & colours that you love, you will love the space that you create & you will always be surrounded by your passions” Ms Gavin said.

Join Interior Designer Shirley Gavin for a series of fun, creative and inspiring design workshops priced @ $150 per workshop, Max 6 per class.

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To Foster, Encourage and Develop 2015 FLASHBACK

The Lions Youth of the Year Quest is designed to foster, encourage and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities of our youth, at the age when they are about to enter the fields of employment or higher education.

The judging is held over two days; with a preliminary interview before a judging panel, followed on by an evening with a public speaking dinner. The student is required to prepare a five minute speech for the dinner as the public speaking section of the quest, as well as provide two minute answers to two impromptu questions.

The Lions Club of Emu Plains hosted their 2015/16 Quest in November 2015, including speech presentations and dinner.

Fiona Scott, Federal Member for Lindsay and Karen McKeown, Mayor of Penrith City, both attended and presented certificates

to students and teachers who mentored them for the Quest.

The overall winner was John Nolan of Penrith Anglican College.

The public speaking winner was Elayna D’Ermilio of McCarthy Catholic College. Elayna’s speech entertained the audience of 60 guests and was titled the real meaning of ‘YOLO’, You Only Live Once.

The other contestants were; Hayley McKenzie of Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School and Kiara Auddino of McCarthy Catholic College.

The Sponsor for this local event is Jim Aitken + Partners.

All enquiries for this year’s Quest should be made to the Lions Club of Emu Plains Quest Chairman; Jim Devine on 0427110061. 2015 Lions Youth of the Year Quest Winners with Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott (MP). Image Supplied.

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You Can Dance: National Champions 7x You Can Dance Performing Arts School wrapped up their 2015 with a BANG!!

Competing at AASCF Nationals Cheer & Dance in November they bought home 7 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TITLES and a swag of 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th placings!!! Phenomenal success for the Emu Plains All Star Dance and Cheerleading School who competed alongside approx 9000 competitors! They also recently performed at both Penrith & Emu Plains Carols wowing the Christmas crowds!

Their National success is attributed to the excellence in training and the positive and encouraging environment the school fosters. Their slogan is TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK - Australian National Champions 7 times over in 2015 is an amazing display of this teamwork!

YCD offers excellence not only in All Star Cheer and Dance, but in all facets of the Performing Arts and have been providing excellence in their industry for over 12 years! Their students excelled with their Tap exam results with 13 students receiving Gold awards (98% plus) and one student - Oliver Emmingham gaining a 100% (GWT Syllabus) Their R.A.D classical ballet results were also exceptional with several distinction awards (75% plus) and one student receiving a 93% in their Intermediate exam!

YCD's ADULT program will increase in 2016 - Adult Tap, Jazz, Cheerleading & Hip Hop! YCD offer an extensive timetable for children of all ages with classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Private Singing, Boys only Hip Hop & Breakdance, Tap, All Star Cheer, Pom, Tumbling and MORE!!! There is literally a class for absolutely anyone of every age!

2016 they will introduce NURTURING PATHWAYS for Babies, Waddlers & Toddlers a Braintastic developmental dance & movement program for 3 months - 4yrs! It's developmentally sequential & age appropriate content is tactile, musical, active & it's curriculum targets cognition, sensory processing & motor skills, social/emotional growth & parent education! This program is currently EXCLUSIVE to YCD Australia wide.

YCD is also one of the only schools in Western Sydney running ANGELINA BALLERINA ACADEMY classes... A beginner ballet program for 3-6yrs with strong literacy links and an exceptional early ballet curriculum. A world renowned program put together by child psychologists to maximise the benefits of early development in our youngest dancers!

You Can Danceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome purpose built studio facilities have EVERYTHING their students need to develop their talents and skills. YCD continues to upgrade their resources to accommodate the increasing skill level of its students. They have coaches accredited up to level 4 cheer/tumble, several trained school teachers, R.A.D registered ballet teachers & one of the only cheer judge's in Australia leading their students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an amazing network of people at You Can Dance!

Creating a real genuine family feel. We are not a win at all costs school, we don't want or need to be... The results speak for themselves - success comes with the right training, the right learning environment and the right philosophies...We have had incredible success at a national level in All Star Cheerleading & Dance, have excelled in both tap and ballet exams, our students perform in many arenas supporting worthwhile community events and we continue to grow in numbers every year.

We are a well respected & established school that cares about its people first. We are an incredible community within the larger community ... Our aim is to make sure families feel happy and respected; have students that are motivated, encouraged & gaining self confidence & to facilitate the opportunity for achieving great results while maintaining life perspective most importantly we want to allow our students to have FUN and realise their potential! The 'team' mentality is enforced throughout the school, so everyone feels valued and know they are a very worthwhile part of something great!" Jane Houlihan - studio principal.

YCD will compete in 'The National Showcase' in Anaheim USA in 2017, and are incredibly excited about getting a taste of the real All Star Cheer and Dance experience in the place of its origin!!

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PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 0409 986121 or 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com Last week I listened to a talk given by Professor Bruce Tonge.

He was talking about parenting in general, and parenting a child with a disability more specifically. One thing, that Professor Tonge said, really rang a bell with me.

He said ‘Parenting is an active process’.

How true is that? Nothing in life is achieved by sitting down, and this is especially true of parenting. Children don’t grow themselves up, and parenting gets harder as your children get older. You only get out of it what you put into it, and children do better in every way when their parents are actively involved in their lives.

When you think of everything your children need to learn about themselves and the world, the mind boggles. And parents are their children’s first teacher. It is not up to school to teach children everything. Getting along with others, managing emotions, practical skills, literacy, self-care, etc., doesn’t start when children go to preschool or school. Learning starts from birth.

And children don’t always learn stuff by being specifically instructed. They learn it in relationship with us, their parents.

They learn it in the daily interactions – all day, every day. It’s not something that you turn on once per week on Sunday. As a parent you are always ‘on’.

What an awesome responsibility this work of raising children is. But there is a fine balance isn’t there? Between being ‘too much’ and ‘too little’. How do we achieve ‘just enough’?

There is a strategy in the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) parenting course called “incidental teaching”. It’s such a gentle and nurturing strategy of getting alongside your child.

Finding out what she knows, and scaffolding her to learn more and develop competence and self-esteem, without being overprotective, overbearing, or dismissive.

When we achieve ‘just enough’, there is an exchange of energy that is both nurturing and rewarding, for both parent and child.

And it actually requires less mental and physical effort from us.

I think it is called ‘going with the flow’.

Here is a testimonial from a parent who did Triple P in last year…

“Triple P is going well. Our house is so much quieter than it used to be :). Had such a beautiful moment … my eldest son said this to his dad “Mum, she does discipline us, she is just much nicer about it. She talks to us nicer and we respond better, it’s what she learnt at Triple P.” I had tears of joy in my eyes, thank you so very much! My two boys are more responsible, more positive towards each other, are learning new skills and are allowed to do more things now that I have more consistent boundaries in place. They both appreciate and respect the logical consequence system. My eldest boy with ADHD is rarely in time-out or quiet time and true meltdowns are rare now too.”

Sarah, (September 2015) If you would like to learn more about parenting strategies that can help you to spend more time and energy on the things that matter, check out “Triple P” on the Resourcing Parents website (http://resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au/).

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For more information about the Fair please contact Nadja on 0439 453 430

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Deborah Kelly – Bodies of Work

Exhibition Rehang: 2 February – 21 February The second hang of Deborah Kelly – Bodies of Work, on exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery, will open on the 2 February providing an exciting opportunity to see even more of one of this country’s most significant political artists.

Deborah Kelly’s practice is socially engaged, highly political and challenges preconceived notions of gender and sexuality.

The new rehang will feature The Magdalenes (Praise) (2011) (detail pictured above) and Penitence, which make reference to Mary Madgdalene, from Christian theology, a female figure reported in various guises; as a saint, as a prostitute, and as Jesus’s closest apostle. These life size nude women stare boldly out at us from behind Kelly’s sophisticated array of collaged elements, a beautiful and potent commentary on the social and political agency of women.

Alongside these new works are the contemplative photographic compilations, The Miracles, which challenge notions of authenticity and the origin of the sublime as Kelly shines the light of artistic enquiry on the polemic surrounding gender, sexuality and agency.

Bodies of Work is a fresh look at the empathy, wit and technique of Kelly’s work over the span of three decades, showing the depth and reach of this artist’s practice. Come and be inspired as Kelly utilises any medium within her grasp, from billboards to assemblage, animation to photography, to frame her investigations – as Fiona McGregor puts it in her Catalogue essay: ‘Give this artist your offcuts, for she will use them well.’

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Labour of Love Masterclass and Salon with Deborah Kelly This Valentine's Day weekend, expect nudity, poetry, music, conversation and art making.

February is the month of love so why not treat yourself to a creative weekend with artist Deborah Kelly in a one-off collage masterclass, in a salon lounge atmosphere.

Let go of your inhibitions and under the guidance of this major contemporary artist, learn new skills and share with other like-minded people.

Deborah Kelly is one of Australia’s foremost political artists with a practice spanning three decades. Exhibition Bodies of Work brings together artworks from the last fifteen years of Deborah Kelly’s art practice. Kelly’s socially engaged practice challenges notions of gender, politics and relationships through collage, photography, animation, sculpture and performance.

Labour of Love masterclass coincides with our Main Gallery exhibition Deborah Kelly - Bodies of Work Designed for artists and interested members of the public.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with one of this country's most significant artists.

LABOUR OF LOVE MASTERCLASS 13 & 14 February 2016 11am - 4pm $180 (2 day workshop) Bookings essential 4735 1100 Maximum 12 participants.

Bring along your lunch or enjoy our Cafe at Lewers.

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WATER SAFETY – NEPEAN AQUATIC CENTRE AND EVA BORYS SWIM SCHOOL

Article Written + Submitted by: Julie Fletcher from Nepean Aquatic Centre and Eva Borys Swim School A: 16 – 19 Lambridge Place, Penrith P: 4730 8900 E: julie@nepeanswim.com.au W: nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au

Drowning Statistics and Safety

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Water is an integral part of the great Australian lifestyle, and with the prevalence of home swimming pools in communities such as Emu Plains and Leonay, it is very important that water safety is a priority at all times. Despite our very best efforts to stay safe around the water, we have in recent weeks been tragically reminded that lives are still lost to drowning. Children under five are the age group that is most at risk of drowning and the majority occur in and around the home.

The Royal Life Saving Society’s 2015 report shows that a total of 271 Australian lives were lost between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, with a 30 per cent increase in the number of young children who had died due to drowning. Most drowning deaths occurred in the summer months on Saturdays and in the afternoons. 80% of drowning deaths were male, and the highest percentage of cases occurred in NSW. I am always acutely aware reading this report that each and every case is so much more than a statistic, representing a very personal story that will have caused great sorrow for family, friends and communities of the person lost to drowning.

Home pools and spas are obvious drowning hazards, but there are many other items and areas which present a significant drowning threat to young children in and around the home, such as buckets, bathtubs, eskies, fountains, fishponds, drains, inflatable pools, and even pet bowls. It is crucial that these are emptied, covered, put away and not left where they can fill up with water.

Royal Life Saving Australia says that children need constant supervision when they’re in, on, or around any water, and that pool gates must be self closing and well maintained. Swim Australia recommends that all parents learn and regularly update their CPR skills, and that all children should learn to swim from 6 months of age to keep them safer in and around the water.

Let’s look after each other this month, and not relax too much around the water at any time of year.

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POLICE MEDIA

A Man Dies After Tree Falls - Emu Plains A man has died in Emu Plains after a tree fell onto a car he was travelling in last month.

Just after 2pm on Thursday 14 January 2016, emergency services responded to reports a tree had fallen onto a car on Great Western Highway.

On arrival officers from Penrith Local Area Command found the passenger of car, a man, had been hit by the tree and died at the location.

The driver, a woman, was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers have been told that the car was driving easterly on Nepean Street, when the tree fell and hit it.

For guidelines of what to do during a flood, visit: http:// www.floodsafe.com.au/simple-things-you-can-do/during-aflood.

• Members of the public seeking emergency assistance during a flood or storm should call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500, or visit their website: www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

• For the latest on road closures, members of the community can visit: www.livetraffic.com or call 132 701 or contact their local councils.

• For weather, wind and marine warnings check the Bureau of Meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au.

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Australia Day Honours For Emu Plains Lion John is recognised and respected throughout the entire Lions Organisation for his long standing and valued contribution to the Organisation and to the Community.

His direct involvement in Lions Club Projects is substantial.

John was instrumental in the foundation of the Lions Clubs Chocolate Wheel - a fund raising project synonymous with Lions and Westfield Plaza, just celebrating its’ 30 year anniversary.

He has been the Club Coordinator for the annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for over 20 years. This task involved the recruitment and logistical management of about 80 collectors, supervising team leaders and support personnel annually to conduct the Door Knock in the Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay region.

For more than 20 years John has organised and coordinated the annual Christmas Tree sale in Emu Plains.

Broadly, John has been involved in countless fund raising and community service activities throughout his career as a volunteer with Lions Clubs. Whether the need was catering or car parking, fund raising or giving a needy family a hand, John has always been in the forefront to make sure it happened.

He is described by all as Caring, Dependable and Generous.

Have you been motivated by John’s story? Perhaps you’d also like to become involved in community activities? Why not make enquiries about joining Lions, by contacting John Choma, the Memberships Manager of the Lions Club of Emu Plains at jwchoma@ bigpond.com, or on 4735 5120 for a chat over a cup of coffee or further information.

A little bit of the country will come to town on the 20th and 21st of February with the Annual Luddenham Show being held for the 112th time at the Luddenham Showground. This year, the main arena will play host to not one but two jet cars.

Joining the Daihatsu will be the never before seen jet powered van, making its debut. Brave country men will compete in the bull riding. Steer rides, poddy calf rides and cow tagging will also take place in the rough riding program.

In other entertainment, there will be the dog high jump, where you can bring along your own dog to compete or watch the sheep dog trials. With a program that is bursting at the seams, you’ll find stage entertainment including singers, reptile displays, sheep shearing, dancers and novelty acts.

Also open for the public to enter are events that include whip cracking, ice cream eating contests and a bush poet’s breakfast hosted by Australian champion Carol Heuchan. ‘Luddenham’s Got Talent’ talent quest will offer $600 in prize money for local acts, whilst country rock band ‘The Strangers’ will also feature. Mower Mania will pit the best of the best grass cutters in their speed machines against each other.

Art, photography, cooking and farm produce displays will grace the historic pavilion. Animals of all shapes and sizes will come together to be judged. There will even be an animal nursery that the kids will love. Market stalls will also be a great attraction, not to mention, the fireworks display which will be provided by none other than, Fotis International.

The Luddenham Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society, who will celebrate their 125th Year, wish to thank all their sponsors including Liverpool City Council and The Workers Hubertus Club. For more information, visit www. luddenhamshow.com.au or Luddenham Show on Facebook. See you at “The Country Show”.

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Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the haloumi; cook, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Remove from heat.

Combine rocket and spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine. Arrange on serving plates.

Top with haloumi and walnuts and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Emu Plains Ladies Scoop the Glenbrook Women's Bowler of the Year Award President J. Lewis at the 2015 Glenbrook Men and Womens's Annual Bowling Presentation Awards held last November, said it was very hard to distinguish the year between two successful lady bowlers for the coveted award. Based on Championship results Joy Howe and Pam Hartley proved to be a magic duo to be reckoned with when it came to club championship bowls. Both highly skilled, experienced bowlers,the duo clocked up some excellent results in the Major Pairs and Triples with the help of R. Crimston.

Both share the Award of Glenbrook Women's Bowler of the Year 2015. Congratulations to all the recipients of the Women's Club Championship Awards for 2015. As President J.Lewis said "2015 has seen some excellent bowls played and some very positive results from both experienced and new bowlers."

Glenbrook Women's Bowling Club is one of the largest clubs in the district with a steady stream of new members keen to learn the game. ď ˛ď&#x20AC; Pam Hartley and Joy Howe. Image supplied.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Slipped Discs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Not Always a Life Sentence!

Disc problems are very common. Up to 81% of people will have disc bulging, 33% disc herniation (slipped disc) with no back-pain symptoms (Stadnik 1998). Lumbar-disc herniation is most common in people aged 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;50 years, men twice as likely as women. Many people (1-3%) suffer from disc related pain (Jordon 2009), often for years.

Discs are fibrocartilaginous joints between vertebrae. They take the weight on the spinal column, cushion vertebra during compression and act like a ligament holding vertebrae together.

A spinal disc is a little like an old style donut. It has a fibrous tough outer layer (annulus fibrosis) that holds in an the â&#x20AC;&#x153;cushioningâ&#x20AC;? softer gel-like inner core (nucleus pulposus).

Three main disc issues exist. All can cause pain due to inflammation & nerve impingement.

1. Disc protrusion: disc remains structurally sound but bulges out at the sides.

2. Disc extrusion: the tough outer layer of the disc tears & part of the softer inner core protrudes through.

3. Disc sequestration: under extreme compression, all of the softer inner core material is squeezed out of the disc into the surrounding tissue.

Chronic disc compression due to excess body weight and tight core muscles, or both, can lead to weakening & damage to discs. Extreme acute pressure during a lift can also damage discs. Definitely avoid strengthening the core or lifting if you have disc associated pain.

The strength of the connective tissue that makes up the disc

is vital. Age and nutrition are the key. Older people generally have weaker connective tissues, but nutrition & eating right is crucial. Bone broth, greens, nutrient dense unprocessed and fermented foods provide nutrients to keep your weight optimal and your bones & discs strong at any age. Weight bearing exercise provides hormonal signals to build strong discs if diet is adequate.

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Stadnik TW etal, 1998, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Annular tears and disk herniation: prevalence and contrast enhancement on MR images in the absence of low back pain or sciaticaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Radiology, vol 206 no1, pp4955

Temporary Pools an Accident Waiting to Happen Inflatable pools may take only moments to set up but can take away a lifetime if proper safety procedures arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t followed.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said temporary and inflatable pools require the same standards of fencing as permanent, inground pools to ensure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a pool can hold 300mm deep of water, it must have complying safety fencing and gates in place, as required by law,â&#x20AC;? Councillor McKeown said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about stopping you having fun, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about potentially saving people, mainly children from drowning or suffering lifetime horrific injuries with a near-drowning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents must also be vigilant at all times whenever there is water in the pool, please watch your children, even if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re confident swimmers, accidents can happen.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise when they buy one of these inflatable pools that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal to have an unfenced pool in a suburban backyard, this is not only to make sure your own family members are safe but also others who may come into your yard.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on safety requirements please visit https:// www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Services/Health-and-Safety/Poolsafety/ or call Council on 4732 7897

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COUNSELLING CORNER

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4 Reasons Why Kids Should Play with Dolls Dolls are fabulous toys for both girls and boys, especially those going through grief.

Dolls teach children things about life, emotions, love, loss and problem solving within their environment. They develop cognitive and motor skills, language skills, caring and nurturing skills, and teach children how to navigate through strong and challenging emotions.

Playing with dolls teaches children about their own world and the world they’re growing into.

1. Develops cognitive and motor skills through: Dressing and undressing dolly, Brushing hair, Feeding dolly with a spoon, Bathing dolly, Potty training, Pretend play, Manipulating dolly to stand, sit and move.

2. Develops language skills: Playing with dolls helps in pretend play by making opportunities to learn, use and practice speech and language skills, which expands their vocabulary. Children learn this by: Naming and recognising body parts, Teaching items of clothing e.g. shirt, blanket, singlet e.t.c., Answering What? Where? Why? Questions. For example “What is dolly doing?” “Where is dolly?” “Why is dolly crying?”, Dolly can interact with other toys to learn “Where?” dolly is in relation to the other toys e.g. Dolly is next to the car, Learning verbs (action words) like “Dolly looks hungry, does she want something to eat?”

3. Developing caring and nurturing skills by: Taking responsibility for their doll, Copying parenting behaviour (It’s important for parents to take notice of how children play because it gives you huge clues into how they (the child) sees you as a parent and guide), Learn respect and responsibility 4. Developing emotional intelligence: Children often feel overlooked by adults who are dealing with grief. They’re overwhelmed by their emotions and feelings. Playing with dolls helps children bring emotions down to a manageable size. Dolls offer support by: Listening to the child’s problems, Being their as a companion, Acting out what the adults are doing, Searching for answers.

I believe that both girls and boys should play with dolls to help them learn empathy, compassion, fine motor skills, social skills and emotional intelligence.

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PAWS A WHILE Article written + submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 377 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 4736 2027 $2110 Guide Dog Donation from the Santa Photos with Pets Santa Claus visited Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2015 and photos were taken with your pets. We all enjoyed watching your pets get dressed up with Santa hats and scarves and sitting on Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knee for a photo. With a lot of laughs and giggles, we took many cute Santa photos.

Thank you for all of the donations for the photos. With your great support, we raised $2110 for The Guide Dogs NSW/ACT!!

Wow!! We all had lots of fun and The Guide Dogs get a great donation.

Thanks again for participating. Too much fun!!

Leo The Guide Dog Puppy Camille is a puppy raiser for the Guide Dogs. She has been looking after Leo since October 2015 and he graduated from Puppy Preschool at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in November 2015. The Guide Dogs have organized numerous outings for the puppies, and Leo attended the Meet The Pups Day at Glossodia Guide Dogs Centre in November, a training session at Penrith Christian School in November, Christmas in the park at Surry Hills in December and a walk through the

streets of Penrith in December. It is great to see Leo catch up with his litter mates and be exposed to different environments.

Leo is growing up so fast, he is through the chewing phase of life (well nearly!!), he is finally toilet trained and he is a cheeky little puppy.

Camilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other dog Pony is finally playing with Leo. Camille lost 2 of her other dogs (Callie and Bella) this year and when the new puppy arrived Pony was sooo not interested. Pony was never nasty to Leo, he just ignored him totally. Every day without fail, Leo would go up to Pony at least 100 times and say 'Hi my name is Leo, do you want to play?' and Pony would turn his head away and ignore Leo. It took Pony 7 weeks to start playing with Leo, and when they started to play together it was as if they were friends forever. Full on wrestling matches around the house and yard, sharing the beds, and licking each other's faces. Too cute! Pony obviously needed time to get over the loss of his 2 friends and accept the new pack member.

Leo will be returned to The Guide Dogs when is about 1 year of age, where he will continue his training and hopefully succeed as a Guide Dog. We look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Starting February English as a Second Language Classes We have English classes on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm and on Friday mornings 9.30am to 12 noon.

If you are just a newcomer or have been here for some time come and improve your English in friendly helpful small class groups. $2 Donation. Excludes School holidays.

At Penrith Anglican Church - 5 Fulton St Penrith NSW 2750 Enquires: Cathy White 4735 7216, jimcathw@tpg.com.au, penrithanglican. org Wednesday February 10 Lung Support Group (2nd Wednesday of the month) 10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood. $3 to cover tea and coffee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualified instructor. 12 - 1pm - FREE Enquires: John 4735 1542 or Gloria 4733 8926 Wednesday February 10 Arthritis and Osteoporosis Penrith Branch (2nd Wednesday of each month) Penrith Branch Meeting CWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coffee available from 9:30am Further details: Diane 9623 9789 Thursday February 11 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting (2nd Thursday of each month) CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith Coffee available from 9:30am Enquires: Diane 9623 9789 Saturday February 13 (2nd Saturday of the month) Stamping and Friends who meet at the Uniting Church Hall, Emerald Street, Emu Plains between 1-4pm. We are a group of ladies who get together to exchange ideas on making greeting cards and scrapbooking.

Enquires: Cathy 4721 3226 Saturday February 13 Emu Markets (2nd Saturday of the month) 9-2pm at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School - 115 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Stall Enquiries: Dott on 0414 395 614 Sunday February 14

valentine’s day Monday February 15 (3rd Monday of each month) Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7:00pm for 7:30pm meal and meeting - cost $26 (bookings essential). Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed.

Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711

WEEKLY EVENTS Monday February 15 The next meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held at 6.30pm in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, located in the Nepean 2 building, (formally known as the SWAHS 2 building) Nepean Public Hospital.

All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefits offered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Enquiries: prostatesupport.org.au or David Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78 Thursday February 18 Blue Mountains Parkinson's Support Group (3rd Thursday of every month) Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for sufferers and carers of Parkinson's Disease.

Enquires: Viv or Barry for initial contact on 0404 836 921 or 47 379141 Thursday February 18 Solo Circle of Friends (3rd Thursday of each month) For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group. To join, send self addressed envelope to Secretary, PO Box 7557, South Penrith NSW 2750 Saturday February 20 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly Markets (3rd Saturday each month) Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

Rotarians helping their communities.

River Valley Singers Love to sing come join our Group every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm Penrith Paceway Details 47351675 or 0402 669 640

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Glenbrook Toastmasters Meet at the Blaxland Library Short St, Blaxland. 7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 692 770 Emu Plains Lions Club Meet at Emu Plains Sport & Recreation Club 7:00pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Enquiries: 4735 5120 Nepean Men’s Shed Blue Mountains Woodcraft Centre, 19 Calver Ave, Mt Riverview 9am - 1pm.

Every Monday; 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month. Enquiries: Bob 4739 2767 nepeanmshed@gmail.com

Every Monday & Wednesday Heartmoves Gentle Exercise Monday 9 - 10 am, Melrose Hall, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Wednesday 8.30 - 9:30am Penrith Senior Citizens Centre, 86 Station Street Penrith. Cost $6.00 per class. Enquires: Deborah Miller 0409 991907 Monday & Wednesday Evenings Tarot Wonders now has 1hr Meditation classes 6:30pm only $15 each 283 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Enquires: 0406 171 879, tarotwonders. com.au, tarotwonders@yahoo.com.au Every Tuesday Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Informal fun for parents/carers & children.

Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains Enquires: Michelle 4727 6662 or 0431 614 487 Every Tuesday Mighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm Emu Heights Community Centre Enquires: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Tuesday Never Too Old To Make Music!

A free community music session generally suited to Seniors. 11am to 12pm, Woodriff Function Room, Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Enquiries: penrith.panthers.com.au/ activities-in-penrith/music-therapy Every Tuesday & Thursday 1st Emu Plains Scouts Cubs (ages 7.5 –10.5) Tuesday’s 7:00 to 8:30 Scouts (ages 10.5 – 15) Thursday’s 7:30 to 9:30 175 Explorers Road, Lapstone Contact: Tony Henry (0488 669 143) Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquires: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Thursday Little Rebels Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Emu Heights Community Centre Wedmore Road, Emu Heights Have fun with the kids & meet other mums!

Enquires: Tolousha 0409 711 665 Every Thursday Love Modern Jive 7-9:45pm Get fit, learn to partner dance, meet new friends and socialise. Beginners, couples and singles over 18 welcome. $10 for members, $15 casual per session. 8 week beginners course $60 singles or $100 couples. Enquires: Andrew 4730 3300 or visit: facebook.com/lovemodernjive Every Saturday Tai Chi 8:30 - 9:30am At Pamela Pde, Leonay in the park. Free.

For all ages.

Enquires: Christie - 0431 149 131

Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

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MONEY MATTERS

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Financial Top Tips for 2016 The kids are back at school, you’re back at work and 2016 is in full swing. Why not make this year the year you get your debt under control and start working towards another financial goal like buying a home or an investment property or saving for retirement or any number of things. Here are my top 3 tips for a financially successful 2016.

1. Budget. Budgeting doesn’t have to be confusing. Sit down with a cuppa, pen and paper and 3 months statements for your credit cards and bank accounts. Read through line by line writing what each expense/debit was for. Once you’ve done this group these expenses together on your paper. Groceries, Petrol, Fast Food, Utilities, Entertainment, etc, with a total for each. Add in any annual expenses that may not have appeared on your statements. Now you have a very accurate record of how you spend your money. Find areas where you can cut back and write a new list with a budgeted amount for the next 3 months in each category. Then in 3 months’ time, repeat the process and see how you did.

2. Debt Consolidation. Unless you are having serious trouble making repayments, consolidating credit card debt into your home loan is a TERRIBLE idea. All it does is make your home loan harder to pay off. A better solution is to do a “balance transfer” to another credit card offering 0% interest and pay off the debt before the interest free period ends. If you don’t have the spare income to do this, then apply for a personal loan with a 5 or 7 year term. Whichever way you choose, make sure you cut up your old credit cards.

3. Review your Home Loan. This should be an annual activity as the market changes so frequently and is very simple to do.

Simply send us your last home loan statement and we will let you know if there’s a better deal in the market for you.

4. Make 2016 be the year that you got on top of your finances.

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