Emu + Leonay Gazette July 2019

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In Awe of the Life Saver Have you seen Bondi Rescue? They have a camera crew with the life savers down at Bondi and each episode weaves together a bunch of stories and characters and rescues on the beach.

Now of course it’s the rescues that grip me the most. Time and again people from all over the world turn up at Bondi and they have no idea how dangerous a place it is. Water is deceptive like that, isn’t it? A little bit on its own seems so harmless, but when you step into the ocean, with all its power, and our vulnerability, you are literally putting your life on the line.

So each time you watch, you’re drawn in, as a living breathing person finds themselves in danger, and against the clock the life savers try to save them. People matter, and the life savers are really good at what they do, so it’s a relief to see each person saved.

Now, the similarities between those Bondi Rescue stories and Jesus are striking. Have you ever thought about it? When Jesus came, he warned people of the danger they were in with God, even though they didn’t recognise it for themselves. It was a loving warning, like the life saver’s flags, or call from the beach.

But more than that, he provided the rescue as well. Jesus is a life saver, literally. The bible tells us he made us, he loves us, and he wonderfully saves us. All that’s left for us is to accept his rescue

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The Greatest Ukulele Party Band in the World Eleven years ago, a small group of ukulele enthusiasts gathered around a kitchen table together to play some songs. They could not have imagined what it would turn into.

The Blue Mountains Ukulele Group has hundreds of members from all over Sydney and the Blue Mountains and beyond. They bring the community together to play music at many gigs, festivals, workshops and strums. There are no auditions, and everyone is encouraged to take part. Their motto is; “Everybody plays, everybody songs, everybody has fun!”

They have spawned their performing group - “The Blue MUGs” and have given hundreds of performances over the years from small community events to the Sydney Festival. They have had a residency at the Nepean Rowing Club (The Rowers) for nearly ten years, where they can be seen performing on the last Sunday of each month. The Blue MUGs are renowned for their energetic performances that get the crowd singing and dancing along. They have been dubbed “The greatest ukulele party band in the world!”.

The group also run the annual Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival each February in Katoomba. This is the largest ukulele festival in the world with over 130 acts across 9 stages. The festival is headlined each year by Hawaiian ukulele stars, but it is the community acts from all over Australia that embody the fun, have-a-go spirit of the festival. The festival is always free, thanks to the generosity of many volunteers and sponsors.

The group have put out 3 CDs (including a live CD recorded at The Rowers), edited two ukulele songbooks that have sold over 20, 000 copies, run hundreds of workshops and brought the joy of playing music to countless new ukulele addicts.

Steve Roberts, Secretary of the Blue Mountains Ukulele Group, said, “It has been a wild ride since I first picked up a ukulele and started playing with the Blue MUGs. I can’t wait to see where this fun little instrument leads us next”.

You can catch the Blue MUGs next at the Nepean Rowing Club on the last Sunday of the month at 2:30pm.

If you want to start playing ukulele with the Blue MUGs, check out their website (www.bluemugs.net) for the time and place of their next workshop.

U Feature Article [Cover + Above] The Blue MUGs | Images: Dave Whiteman

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Our Community Vet on the Grow This month brings some exciting news to the local community, with Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital relocating to bigger premises.

The much-loved vet has moved from 377 Wentworth Road to 49 Wentworth Road in Orchard Hills and are now just further down the road.

The new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The premises are huge! There are double brick walls, 3m high ceilings and a green, bull-nosed verandah around the front of the building. They even have a concrete driveway and carpark. There is an off-leash park in the front yard for you and your dogs to enjoy.

Local customer Roxy from Emu Heights said, “Ever since we have moved here from WA, we thank god we have found Camille. She is so dedicated, and we wouldn’t take our animals anywhere else. Everyone I speak to goes to Orchard Hills Vet and loves it. I buy prescription pet foods for my animals from Orchard Hills Vet so that I can support them in any way I can”.

Camille purchased the veterinary hospital business nearly 9 years ago and there has been steady and continual growth of the business in this time. They started off with 4 staff and have now grown to 16 staff members and have definitely outgrown their previous premises. This is a wonderful achievement for a successful, local small business.

They are so excited and cannot wait for you to visit their large country practice! The staff look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, so please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

For more information, you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/orchardhillsvethospital, visit their website at www. orchardhillsvet.com.au or call them on 02 4736 2027.

The District Gazette would like to congratulate Camille and the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on the move to the new premises and wish them continued success in the future.

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The 2019 Altitude Awards were a night to remember for Leonay’s Lisa Finn-Powell, with the local businesswoman and mother winning the Brave Rising Star Award, after being named a finalist in two categories for the Soaring Micro Award and Artisan Inspired Awards.

Lisa’s nomination in the Soaring Micro Award was in recognition for her personal development business, Inspire Harmony, and she was nominated in the Artisan Inspired Award as an author for her recent book, The Thin Time. There were a total of only six Rising Star Awards this year, selected from over 100 finalists across 16 categories.

Lisa was awarded this based on the strength of her two nominations.

“Both of the categories that I was a finalist in had already been awarded, so I was shocked when my name was called. I was, and still am, ecstatic! I am so honoured to have been selected for this award, from a pool of incredibly talented women.

"There is something so energising about recognition.

It made me even more grateful to all the people in my life, personal and business, who have supported my work, offered guidance, read my book and participated in my workshops” explained Lisa to the Emu and Leonay Gazette.

Lisa’s next project will be a new book coming out next year titled ‘Accidental Expat’. It will be book one of a three part series on living abroad. With several writing, speaking and singing workshops planned, the year ahead is sure to be a busy one. An accomplished musician, Lisa is also a jazz singer with a trio and will be directing a new, local community singing group soon called ‘The Altitude Singers’.

“My advice to any like-minded businesswomen is to join a networking group. Being a member of Women With Altitude has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. My personal and business development has had exponential growth as a result. I’ve made endless connections, collaborations and friendships” she ended.

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2. Meanwhile, place sugar and 60ml (1/4 cup) water in a pan over medium heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Increase the heat to high and boil for 1-2 minutes. Add the berries and cook for a further 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

3. To serve, place one pastry triangle on each plate, then top with some warm custard and a spoonful of berries. Finish with a second pastry triangle and a dusting of icing sugar.

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Rose Group Celebrates 10 Years The Nepean Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Regional (NBMH) of the Rose Society of NSW Inc. held its 10th Anniversary on 1st June, having its inauguration meeting in May 2009.

Doug Hayne (Chairman and Hon. Secretary of the Rose Society of NSW Inc.), Glynis Hayne (Hon. Secretary and President of the Rose Society of NSW Inc. at the time), Brian Knight (Hon. Treasurer) and the late Trevor Grant (Vice-Chairman) were the Foundation executives of the Regional. Alina Thornbury, Denis and Sue Gallagher were three original members of the 25 Founding members, of which another five were unable to attend the meeting.

The Regional held its meetings at Jamisontown Public School for the first eight years, having moved to Leonay Golf Club in 2018. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month, commencing at 10:00am, except in January.

Members enjoy the semi-formal get together, where information such as care, propagating, pruning and planting of roses is shared. A monthly show bench, where members can exhibit their flowers, is held between October to June for those who wish a bit of healthy competition. Doug and Glynis Hayne are Senior Rose Judges with the Rose Society of NSW Inc. The Regional also holds a Spring Show, which will be held at St Dominic's College, Kingswood on Sunday 13th October from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Members receive discounts on certain products, a Quarterly State Newsletter and an Australian as part of their membership.

This month, Doug Hayne will be stepping down from his position as Chairman. The Regional members would like to pay tribute and thank him for his leadership throughout the ten years.

If you would like more information about The Nepean Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Regional (NBMH) of the Rose Society of NSW Inc., you can contact Glynis Hayne (Hon. Secretary) on 0427 104944 or 4735 1730. New members are always welcome.

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50 Wonderful ul Years

Emu Sports Club and nd d Leona Leonay Golf Club recently hosted a 50th 50 Anniversary Dinner, celebrating 50 years since incorporation of the two clubs in 1969.

Leonay GC legend Ray Dukes, former (and first) Golf Club Professional Len Beck and Golf Club President and Emu Sports Director David Grosse all provided in-depth insights into the past and the future of the club, whilst Penrith City Mayor Ross Fowler gave an introductory speech to begin proceedings on the night.

Former Club Champions David Burston and Jason Richardson were also welcome faces on the night, along with an amazing number of former players from both NSW Country locations and interstate.

Leonay Ladies GC captain Julie Sutcliffe and Men's Vice President Les Knox cut the ceremonial cake at the end of the night to complete the celebration.

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PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com

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Phil Nunn, an Australian psychologist, says that parenting is like having a rope around your waist. Parenting is all about knowing when to let the rope out and when to reel it in.

I take this metaphor a little bit further. The rope around your waist is the relationship you have with your child.

No rope = no relationship. Without a relationship there is no letting out and no reeling in. Your child is flailing about at the end of the rope without being hitched to something. That’s a dangerous and scary place for a child to be. In my experience most of these kids look angry. This anger masks hurt, all children want to feel connection and belonging with their primary caregivers.

Without a strong and positive parent-child relationship, your child will not listen to you and will not do as you ask. It really is that simple. I believe that having a strong relationship with your child is the most important thing that you can do as a parent.

I reckon that building relationship is about 80% of the parenting effort. So, if you are disciplining and punishing your children about 80% of the time, then think about taking an about-turn, and concentrate on relationship instead, and see how that changes things.

So, how do you develop a positive relationship with your child?

Hugs, touch, care, unconditional love, attention, spending time with them, descriptive praise, nurture, listening to them when they talk, are relationship builders. Things like putdowns, name calling, criticism, teasing, telling them that they are ‘bad’ or ‘naughty’, and swearing at your kids are relationship downers.

The best-kept secret to parenting is to spend small amounts of time (a few minutes) regularly throughout the day with your child, especially if she asks for it. Spending small amounts of time listening to your child or supporting him is worth more to your child than spending a half day per week. If you are not doing anything super-important, stop to listen to them or look at what they want to show you. Top up their emotional cup as often as you can.

If you are reading this, and you think that your relationship is not that great with your kids, and they are angry at you, not listening to you, and not doing as you ask, then it is not too late.

It’s never too late to build a relationship with your child.

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One Shell of a Story Blaxland’s Amelia McInerney certainly knows how to make children laugh, with the talented author releasing her second children’s book, Bad Crab, this month.

Bad Crab, published by Scholastic and launched late last month at The Children’s Bookshop in Beecroft, is a brand-new tale that comes hot off the heals of Amelia’s first book, The Book Chook, which was released in March this year.

“It’s an almost-wordless picture book, illustrated by Philip Bunting (who shot to picture book fame in 2017 with his first book, Mopoke).

It's a fun, action-packed story that appeals to all ages as it reads like a comic book. Humour, high drama and a highly flawed main character afford the subtle exploration of the book's themes: impulse control, consequences, empathy and making friends" explained Amelia.

She recently attended the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Conference ‘And Now They’re Laughing’ in Canberra, where Bad Crab was showcased on Scholastic’s trade table. Whilst there, Amelia met lots of teachers, teacher librarians and kidlit industry people and she also attended The Book Chook signings.

McInerney has had two more texts accepted for publication; another picture book with Scholastic (this will be her sixth picture book) and a comic-book style story for a funny middle-grade anthology, Funny Bones. This is due out in October with Allen and Unwin and all proceeds for this will go to War Child.

“I've started visiting local schools, preschools and childcare centres to share my books and inspire kids to read and write” she added.

The next time your child has Book Week at school, you very well may see a student dressed up as The Book Chook or Bad Crab, all thanks to Amelia’s amazing ability to make fun books for kids to read.

“All my books are funny, which is a good thing it seems” smiled Amelia.

For more information about Amelia McInerney, visit www.ameliamcinerney.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

Who needs to be careful when taking Acetaminophen (paracetamol)?

My last article about acetaminophen described how this normally very safe drug may become toxic when taken at higher doses because under some circumstances, liver cells produce a toxic chemical called NAPQI from acetaminophen.

Risk for acute liver failure, kidney or lung side effects associated with normal and excessive dose acetaminophen intake is markedly increased when acetaminophen is taken: 1. by people regularly consuming alcohol 2. with some medications 3. during fasting and malnutrition 4. by people over 40 also longer-term intake of just 3-4g paracetamol daily also increases such risk.

Alcohol: drinking even moderate amounts (>2 standard drinks daily) of alcohol: 1. directly drains of cellular antioxidant stores 2. increases cell free radical production further decreasing antioxidant stores 3. increases CYP2E1 enzyme levels in liver cells increasing NAPQI production (10-30 fold) So, a moderately strong dose of paracetamol taken by a person who regularly consumes alcohol, may lead to liver cells producing toxic NAPQI levels under conditions of insufficient antioxidants (glutathione) to detoxify NAPQI. Excess NAPQI can lead to liver cell death. In alcoholics as little as 3-6g/day of paracetamol have led to

acute liver failure.

Age: As people age liver size decreases & liver GSH production declines, making people over 40 less able to clear acetaminophen and deal with toxic NAPQI and at greater risk of poor outcomes.

Fasting: produces deficiency of 3. co-substrates for safe acetaminophen detox pathways (sulfation/glucuronidation) 4. liver GSH (33% reduction) and increases 3. liver CYP2E1 levels (10-30 fold) and thus 4.

NAPQI production & risk of liver toxicity Drugs & Chemicals: Many drugs and chemicals increase liver CYP2E1 levels and NAPQI production Schmidt and colleagues (2002) showed that in cases of paracetamol overdosing, concomitant overdosing with: 3. benzodiazepine drugs almost doubled the risk of hepatic encephalopathy and renal dysfunction 4. aspirin increased the risk of a. hepatic encephalopathy five-fold b. death or liver transplantation six-fold So, when you take acetaminophen for pain relief talk to your pharmacist or your doctor first so they can review how much you’re taking and minimise your risk of harm from this normally safe drug.

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Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details Friday July 19 Leonay Probus Club (3rd Friday of the month) Fun, fellowship and friendship for retirees or semi-retirees. At every meeting we have a speaker, who delivers a topic of interest. We have monthly outings to places of interest.

Enquiries: 4735 5157 Saturday July 20 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly Markets (3rd Saturday of the month) Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook. Rotarians helping their communities.

Every Tuesday Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Informal fun for parents/carers and children.

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Every Tuesday Mighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Sunday Spiritual Services Commencing at 10.00 until 11.30 am Emu Heights Centre, Emu Heights Community Centre, Wedmore Road, Emu Heights We have a guest medium come each week to provide us with an address and demonstration.

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