Emu+Leonay Gazette September 2017

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Big Year Ahead for Emu Plains Little Athletics Club

Emu Plains Little Athletics Club’s 2017/2018 season begins on Friday the 15th of September at Leonay Oval and the local club is looking forward to another big year. With over 470 athletes registered last season and the Commonwealth Games just around the corner, they anticipate similar numbers this season.

“There is always so much to look forward to. Watching the joy on our Tiny Tots (3 and 4 year olds) faces as they learn the motor skills associated with athletics, hearing about the achievements of our older athletes and enjoying the atmosphere of Friday night competition to name a few. Witnessing how much our athletes improve each season is always exciting too!” said Kellie Martin, President of Emu Plains Little Athletics Club. Emu Plains Little Athletics Club athletes | Image Supplied

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Wednesday September 6, September 20 Emu Plains Lions Club Board Meetings (1st Wednesday of the month) Bistro Meetings; Meal + Informal Meeting/ Discussions (Third Wednesday of the month) 7:00pm, Meet at Leonay Sports Club, Leonay Parade, Leonay.

Enquiries: 4735 5120 Saturday September 9 (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.

Enquiries: Cathy 4721 3226 Friday September 15 Leonay Probus Club (3rd Friday of the month) Fun, fellowship and friendship for retirees or semiretirees. 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 September 16 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly Markets (3rd Saturday of the month) Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook. Rotarians helping their communities.

Sunday September 17 The Westies Markets (3rd Sunday of the month)

9–2pm at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School - 115 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Stall Enquiries:www.thewesties.com.au/ markets Thursday September 21 (3rd Thursday of the month) Lantern Club Blue Mountains Branch Raise much needed money for the Royal Ins. For Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).

Meet at Springwood Sports, Macquarie Rd, Springwood at 10.30 am.

Enquiries: Ruth 0247 394623 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.

Enquiries: Deborah Miller 0409 991907 Every Tuesday Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Informal fun for parents/carers & children.

Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains Enquiries: Alison 0424 522 852 Every Tuesday Mighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Tuesday + Thursday 1st Emu Plains Scouts Cubs (ages 7.5 –10.5) Tuesday’s 7:00 to 8:30

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

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Scouts (ages 10.5 – 15) Thursday’s 7:30 to 9:30. 175 Explorers Road, Lapstone Enquiries: Tony Henry (0488 669 1430) Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Saturday Tai Chi 8:30 – 9:30am At Pamela Pde, Leonay in the park. Free.

For all ages.

Enquiries: Christie – 0431 149 131 Every Saturday Dragon Boat Paddling 8:45am Are you reasonably fit and have a spirit of adventure and fun! Come and Try Dragon Boat Paddling with Pendragons Dragon Boat Club. New paddlers welcome at either the Nepean Rowing Club or Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Enquiries – Jane Howard janehow2@hotmail. com

FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS Glenbrook Toastmasters Meet at the Blaxland Library, Short St, Blaxland.

7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 692 770

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New Restaurant Opens in Leonay The people and community of Leonay now have an exciting new restaurant they can call their own, with Leo’s Kitchen opening last month.

Leo’s Kitchen serves a delicious range of dishes that includes pizza, pasta, steak and seafood. With Mediterranean and Australian influences, their mouth-watering menu has something for the whole family, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

“We love serving the local community. Our aim is to give customers quality food without having to drive too far” said Owner and Chef Ramez Michael.

Leo’s Kitchen had previously operated successfully for four years at the Wallacia Bowling and Recreation Club from March 2013 until May this year. The move to Leonay has seen the local business already warmly embraced by the community, with many customers coming back for more.

“So far, the meat dishes have been popular. We invite you to come and try our menu” said Ramez.

Leo’s Kitchen is located at Shop 3, 30-32 Leonay Parade in Leonay. Their phone number is 4735 2528. Their trading hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Eat in/take away/BYO available. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LeosKitchen/ Leo’s Kitchen’s popular Surf and Turf | Image Supplied

Major Events Get Served Up For Locals The very best in soccer, tennis and music will head to Penrith this month for an explosive weekend of world class events.

Across the weekend of 16-17 September Penrith will host the Matildas vs Brazil match, the Penrith Tennis International and annual hard-core music festival, Defqon.1.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said Council is proud to have played an important role in securing and supporting these events for the benefit of the city and for our residents. ”These three major events will provide a significant economic boost for our local economy; thousands of visitors are expected to stay in the region, eat at our restaurants and buy things from local businesses. This will bring in an estimated $5 million dollars across the weekend,” Cr Thain said.

“These events will also lift the profile of Penrith as a visitor destination in the lead up and across the weekend, with people travelling from across Australia and the world to attend; while coverage of the Matildas game on FoxSports is expected to be viewed by millions of people.”

Tickets for the events are on sale now; with ticket prices for the Matildas vs Brazil game starting at just $10 for kids. The Penrith Tennis International is a free event which the local community are being invited to support.

“Residents have the opportunity to experience thrilling sporting action for a very affordable price or for free, and best of all - they don’t have to travel. The 16-17 September is going to be a great weekend in Penrith, I encourage everyone to be part of the action.”

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FAITH - EMU PLAINS ANGLICAN

Article Written + Submitted by: Roger Cunningham | Senior Minister P: 4735 1001 E: roger@epac.org.au W: www.epac.org.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8:00am, 9:30am and 6:30pm Plus activities for adults and young people throughout the week

Domestic Abuse Out In The Light Domestic abuse is sadly experienced by people in our community, and likewise by people in our Churches.

We want to be a Church that shines a light on domestic abuse, and doesn’t allow the darkness to prevail.

Domestic abuse is entirely wrong. It totally contravenes God’s good plans for relationships between husbands and wives, or anyone else who lives together. Strength must be used in the service of others, not against them.

There is no biblical excuse for abuse. Human hearts can be so corrupt that abusers may even try to twist the Bible around to justify their actions. They have no ground to stand on.

We want to be a Church that listens to victims of abuse.

Our leaders want to be people who listen. Our members want to be people who listen.

We want to help women and other victims of abuse find safety. We want to provide caring friendships through our Church and groups and relationships. We want to connect victims of abuse with professional care and assistance.

We want to use our strength as a Church to serve those who have had strength used against them. Jesus’ rescue mission for humanity is our model of service, and offers hope even in the midst of despair.

If you are experiencing controlling or abusive behaviour from another person, please let someone know.

1800RESPECT is the national domestic and family violence

and sexual assault counselling helpline, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT.org.au We are convinced that the good news about Jesus is able to change people. No sin is beyond forgiveness. There is hope for those who have abused. Repentance, though, is essential.

But while forgiveness and transformation may be received, and reconciliation with the victim is possible, the consequences of abuse may mean an abuser can never return to live with the person they abused.

If you would like to talk to someone about your controlling or abusive behaviour of another person, please call the Men’s Referral Service (MRS). It provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information, and referral to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour. Call 1300 766 491 Roger Cunningham Senior Minister, Emu Plains Anglican Church

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The Westies Markets – Emu Plains Sunday september 17th, 9am-2pm Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, 15-119 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains

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• Enjoy 11 magical gardens All gardens ticket - $25 Single garden ticket - $8 • Two new to the festival Festival bus tickets: • Four returning after a short break $5 per day (Tues-Fri) • Several old favourites $10 per day (weekends) • Music in the gardens Tickets are available at Leura Mall; Festival HQ, Fitzroy Street, Leura; and at all gardens • Plant sales

Nothing is more beautiful than a Spring Garden full of colour and new life

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Think Spring – Think Leura!

Gardeners looking for inspiration or just wanting to experience the beauty of spring in the Upper Blue Mountains, will again be flocking to the annual Leura Gardens Festival in September and October.

The 2017 festival will have 11 enchanting gardens on show, including two new to the festival, four returning after a break and also a selection of favourite gardens that keep visitors returning year after year.

This year’s festival, the 53rd, will take place from Saturday, September 30 to Sunday, October 8. The cost of an all-gardens ticket is $25 and $8 per person per individual garden.

Holders of the $25 all-gardens ticket will have unlimited access to the Music in the Gardens performances held from 1pm in the beautiful grounds of the Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort from Sunday October 1 to 8. Several new acts will be appearing as well as favourites such as the Katoomba Jazz Quartet and the Heathens Choir of Blackheath.

Visitors can also take home a permanent memento of the festival from the plant sales centre which will this year feature plants from several new participating nurseries, providing a much wider range of both native and exotic species. The centre will also have on sale metal garden art and an interesting range of garden tools.

Also of interest is the Art Show presented by the Society of Mountain Artists featuring work created in the gardens during the festival.

All proceeds go to the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital and other health related organisations.

More details of this not-to-be missed event for garden lovers are available at www.leuragardensfestival.com.au or on 0431 095 279.

Just some of the beauty on display at the Leura Gardens Festival this month | Image Supplied

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Love to Swim Swim for Safety Swim for Life!

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

Saying ‘Sorry’ Seems Like A Good Thing To Do. Doesn’t It? I wonder about the importance of teaching young children to say ‘sorry’ when they have done something awry.

Very young children, under the age of 4 years, are egocentric and they don’t have ‘theory of mind’. Egocentric means that they think the universe revolves around them. Theory of mind is having an understanding that other people have thoughts and feelings of their own. These skills develop slowly from the age of 4 years.

Chances are that your two-year-old has pegged the truck at his brother’s head because he meant it and he doesn’t really understand that it has hurt his brother. No matter how many times you tell him.

When we teach a young child to say ‘sorry’ it isn’t a consequence. The child learns that he or she can say sorry to get out of trouble. The other chestnut is “it was an accident”.

Teachers at school tell me that even older children will try to get out of trouble for pushing another child by saying that it was an accident. It is an insincere apology, and who wants that?

I encourage parents to role model how to do sorry for their young children. If your child has hurt another child at playgroup, you look the other child in the eye, with your child standing next to you, and you say something like “I’m sorry that my child hit you, it must have really hurt”. You then give your child a consequence such as a time-out. It must be immediate.

As children grow, and develop more of their cerebral cortex, and thus theory of mind, we then start talking to them about making a sincere apology. We talk about how we take responsibility for our actions by apologising and making amends. There may still be consequences.

Child development is always a work in progress. Children won’t learn these skills the first time, it requires consistent and gentle guidance from the adults in their lives.

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Big Year Ahead for Emu Plains Little Athletics Club The club’s goal is always to provide a family-friendly environment that is fun for everyone. As a group of volunteers, it’s their mission to do the very best for their athletes so that they can all reach their potential, whether that’s just to enjoy the fun of Friday nights or to go on to State and National Championships. The aim is to help their athletes achieve their goals.

“As a big club, there is always a great vibe on competition nights. Seeing our athletes out on the track is always rewarding.

Last season, we introduced Personal Best awards that were handed out every week. As a result, at the end of each race, we had athletes asking, ‘Did I do a personal best?', rather than the old line of, ‘Did I win?’. Being involved with local families, having dedicated committee members and parent helpers and seeing our athletes smile is the best part” explained Kellie.

Online registrations for the new season are now open.

Information on how to register, along with pricing, can be found on their website at www.emuathletics.com.au.

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What Can We Learn From Last Summer?

I love summer, especially after the long cold winter we have just experienced, however, last summer was horrific in terms of drowning statistics.

From December 10th 2016 to January 3rd 2017, 22 people died in drowning accidents in NSW alone – that’s nearly 1 person per day. The drownings did not discriminate, occurring across a range of ages, genders and locations including a 29 year old rock fisherman at Malabar, a 1 year old girl in a backyard pool at Raby, a 14 month old girl in a backyard pool at Port Stephens, a 16 year old boy in a river at Dubbo, a twin girl and boy, aged 23 months, who were found in a backyard pool at Kellyville Ridge, a 56 year old man at a beach at Kioloa, a 25 year old man in the Nepean River, a 14 year old boy at Maroubra beach, a 42 year old man at a river at Wagga Wagga, a 64 year old man at a Byron Bay beach, a two year old girl at in a backyard pool at Macquarie Fields, an 83 year old man at a backyard pool in Belrose and too many more to list individually here.

It’s hard to read these statistics, and even harder to imagine what the families of the victims are still going through. How did this happen? In many cases, the water safety layers of protection were simply not in place – supervision, fencing the pool and shutting the gate, teaching children to swim from babies and being prepared for an emergency. Swimming alone, intoxication and lack of awareness of river and ocean currents also played a part in many of the deaths. Let’s work together over the coming months to take responsibility for the safety of ourselves and our families in every aquatic environment this summer, and make our suburb a No Drown Town.

From Stress to Success: How to Push Past the Pressure of the HSC

Studying and taking exams can be stressful. Let’s face it – many of us have probably had difficulty sleeping, had fluctuations in eating patterns and mood changes during examination times.

The pressure of retaining information and being able to draw on that information during an exam or assessment can create undue amounts of stress and anxiety, particularly for young people. With so much pressure to achieve a certain mark or score, it is not surprising that many students feel they are trapped in a system of ‘academic achievement = lifelong success’.

Unfortunately, this common perception has contributed to the decline in mental health amongst teenagers and left many young people feeling an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Over the past two years in particular, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the well-being of school students. Many

schools have revised their student welfare policies and adopted a progressive approach to ensuring students ‘connect, succeed and thrive’. Whilst this is certainly a massive step in the right direction, the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams, and lesser so, the National Assessment Program - Literacy And Numeracy (NAPLAN), are still based on a ‘snapshot’ of a student’s learning and education.

With the 2017 HSC written exams commencing on October 16th, Year 12 students will need the support of their families more than ever. Here are some ways you can help your teenager during the examination period: • Provide healthy meals.

• Ensure adequate sleep and exercise.

• Encourage a healthy balance between work and leisure.

• Maintain a study space free from distractions.

• Highlight strengths and successes, focusing on effort rather than results.

• Understand they may be feeling extra-sensitive so try not to overreact.

• Encourage them to seek assistance from teachers or the school counsellor if they appear to be struggling.  Image | www.pexels.com. Article: Sara Drebber @ edUcatered.com.au.

Local Yoga Studio Helps Homeless Women In Australia, there are 48,000 homeless women, many of whom lack access to basic sanitary supplies. Share the Dignity is a national charity dedicated to raising money and awareness of this issue.

Their annual initiative, Yoga 4 Dignity, set a goal this year to get 48,000 women, men and children all doing yoga at the same time. They invited yoga instructors from around the country to hold classes and donate the proceeds back to the charity.

Local yoga teacher and owner of Om Yoga in Emu Plains, Jolan Tassone, was the only one for miles around who signed up.

“I found out about the Yoga 4 Dignity event though Facebook” said Jolan. “As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to be involved”.

She held a very successful sold out class in her Emu Plains studio. At 8am on Saturday 2nd September, her group, along with countless others across the country, will come together visualising, breathing and stretching their way to a more dignified future for homeless women in Australia.

“I think that living a life with purpose is important” said Jolan.

“People are truly satisfied when they are helping”.

Jolan started her yoga journey a decade ago and feels very grateful to have been able to do her yoga teacher training with the well-known Swami Sarasvati as well as Sanjay Hackett. She is currently a member of Yoga Australia and the Saraswati Yoga Society.

After teaching yoga in rented spaces for an hour or so a week, she finally realised her dream of opening her own studio last September. She is delighted that this month, Om Yoga is celebrating its one year anniversary!

The studio is located upstairs above the funky confines of the Penrith Skatel. Their website is www.omyogalife.com.au and they can be contacted at jolanomyoga@gmail.com or on 0414 502103.

For more information on how to donate, please contact www.sharethedignity.com.au. Jolan Tassone | Image: David Lloyd Roberts. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell

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WHAT’S COOKING

Lasagna Party Ring ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil ½ onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¾ pound ground beef, 80:20 ratio of lean to fat ¾ pound ground sweet Italian sausage 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 28 ounces tomato sauce 15 ounces ricotta ½ cup shredded Parmesan ¼ cup basil,chopped 1 egg 18-20 cooked lasagna noodles 2 cups shredded mozzarella ½ cup marinara sauce, to serve preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large pot over high heat, add oil, onions, and garlic, and cook until they begin to brown, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the beef, sausage, salt, and pepper, cooking until all of the moisture has evaporated and the meat is starting to brown on the edges, breaking the meat up as you stir.

4. Add the tomato sauce, then reduce heat to a simmer, cooking the sauce down until the mixture becomes extremely thick, almost paste-like. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and egg, mixing until smooth. Set aside.

6. Slice 6 of the lasagna noodles in half. These will serve as the layers in between the meat and the cheese mixture.

7. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, then lay about 10-12 noodles into the bottom of the pan, fanning them out in an overlapping pattern. One end of the noodles should be just as tall as the centre of the pan, and the other end of the noodles should hang over the sides of the pan.

8. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella into the bottom of the pan on top of the noodles. This will help bind the noodles together when cooked.

9. Spread half of the meat mixture evenly in a ring over the top of the mozzarella, then lay half of the cut noodle pieces over the top to create a noodle layer.

10. Spread all of the ricotta mixture over the noodles in an even ring, then layer with the rest of the noodles and the rest of the meat sauce.

11. Fold the edges of the lasagna noodles hanging over the sides of the pan back towards the centre, creating another overlapping pattern.

12. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella evenly on top.

13. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cheese is a deep golden brown.

14. Cool for about an hour, then carefully invert the ring onto a cutting board.

15. Slice the ring, then top with any extra Parmesan and basil.

16. Place a small bowl filled with marinara at the centre of the ring, for dipping.

17. Serve!

Emu Plains Lions Make it Back to Back Awards The Lions Club of Emu Plains through its’ Publicity Officer, Jim Devine, has been awarded the Ted Tricker Memorial Trophy for the best bulletin/newsletter for 2016/17, following on from the Anthony Cheung trophy for 2015/16 for the Best Media Coverage of Lions Projects or Events throughout the Lions Year.

The Awards are in respect of the Lions District N5 which encompasses 70 Clubs in the Sydney Metropolitan area.

Jim received his trophy at the Zone Lions Changeover dinner held at Penrith Bowling Club recently and was presented

by Derek Margerison, the current first Vice President District Governor Elect.

Jim commented, “I’m very proud to achieve the honour of back to back trophy wins, but I represent a great team and I believe the articles I present in both the newsletter and media are just a reflection of work a Lions Club does day-in day-out.

I’d like to thank all Members and Friends for keeping up the momentum with their submissions and as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, so I would also like to thank my ‘freelance’ photographers; my wife, Cheryl and my sister, Karen.”

The Awards held an East versus West flavour as Bondi Lions won the bulletin trophy last year and the media trophy this year.

When questioned about next year; Emu Plains Lions President, Alan Cooper said ‘We’re up to the challenge!’

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/want-to-dominate-theappetizer-game-bust-out-this-lasagna?utm_term=.pqqR8LnpWa#. cuY1WMYXzj

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The Lions Club of Emu Plains President Alan Cooper (L) and Publicity Officer Jim Devine (R) | Image Supplied

Pink Day Returns to Leonay this Month

The 8th Annual Breast Cancer Charity Day, also known as ‘Pink Day’, is set to take place on Wednesday 20th of September at Leonay Golf Course, with the event playing host to a 4 person game called ‘Olympic Scramble’, coinciding with Pink October for Breast Cancer Awareness and raising valuable funds for the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia.

The successful annual event raised $5,492 last year, making the local club one of the highest contributing clubs in New South Wales. They were supported by their male members and other clubs with a field of nearly 100 players. With this month’s event, they hope to continue this level of support.

“We always look forward to this day, as we have lots of fun whilst raising much needed money for a very good cause. Breast cancer, along with all cancers, needs as much money for research as we can raise. Cancer is a terrible and horrible disease that no person should have to endure. We hope our small amount will help” said Pam Savage, Honorary Secretary of Leonay Ladies Golf.

Leonay Ladies Golf would like to thank their major sponsor Wideline for their very generous contribution. They would also like to thank their committee and the players, both male and female, who are coming along and helping to make the day great.

Bookings to the event can be done through the Pro Shop on 4735 5529. Players and supporters at the 2016 Pink Day | Image Supplied by Pam Savage

MEDICARE TASK FORCE Help shape Labor's policy for health care in Western Sydney Authorised by Emma Husar MP, 331 High Street Penrith 2750

Friday 8 September 10am - 12pm Penrith Library Theatrette 601 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 Registrations essential: https://www.trybooking.com/RSJW (02) 4722 0600 Emma.Husar.MP@aph.gov.au www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2017 9

Disability Inclusion Action Plan Launched Penrith Mayor John Thain launched Penrith City’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 – 2021 to over 50 people last month, many of whom had contributed to the priorities in the plan through their involvement in focus groups and consultations.

There are approximately 36,000 residents living with a disability in the Penrith LGA, including 11,000 with a profound or severe disability who need assistance with daily activities.

Cr Thain said the action plan looks to identify challenges and priorities to make Penrith more accessible and inclusive. “For many years we have engaged people with disability, their families, carers, advocates and service providers,� Cr Thain said. “Their advice and input through lived experience of disability and/or expertise in access and inclusion has helped Council make

informed decisions on a wide range of policies, development applications and plans.�

Council has identified four key focus areas: • Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours • Creating liveable communities • Supporting access to meaningful employment, and • Improving access to services through better systems and processes.

The action plan sets out some of the specifics of how Council will address the key focuses over the next four years. The full plan is available on Council’s website penrithcity.gov.nsw.au, or hard copies are available at the Civic Centre.

HEALTH MATTERS

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

Love Your Salt – Lose Your Bones!

Many factors can alter the effects that sodium has on body calcium balance and so the role that sodium plays in relation to calcium and bones is a little complex. We’ll try to clarify the effects below. But first here are some facts about salt intakes: 1. Most sodium in modern diets is table salt (sodium chloride) added to foods for flavour.

2. 1.2 – 2.3 grams salt (NaCl) daily is considered adequate for adults.

3. Yanomamo Indians in Brazil can live healthily on just 0.5 grams salt daily.

4. Many healthy populations have no more than 2.3 grams salt daily.

5. Australians eats 9.9grams of salt per day 6. The people of Tianjin city in China eat 14.1 grams of salt per day.

7. 14.5% of Australians over 50 (women 23%, men 6%) have osteoporosis.

8. 34.65% of people over 50; 61.6% over 60 (male 52.1%, female 69.1%) of Tianjin people have osteoporosis.

Medical literature suggests that the body loses 40mg of calcium for every 2.3 grams of sodium ingested (as NaCl), this would deplete 10% of the skeleton within a decade if the body were unable to compensate.

Let’s look at an excellent 32-week randomized repeat cross over study done at the Institute of Food Research, Norwich, UK. Researchers asked what effect a moderately high (11.2g NaCl) or low (3.9g NaCl) salt intake had on the bone calcium in postmenopausal women placed on either a low or high calcium diet. Known dietary factors (protein, vitamin D & potassium) that

influence calcium uptake & loss were kept constant. So what did they find?

1. A quarter of participants had no increase in urinary calcium loss due to increased salt intake (these women were able to compensate for increased salt intake – they’re safe J).

For the rest: 2. When the diet was low in calcium (518mg/d) bone calcium balance got worse, whether the salt intake was high or low.

3. When the diet was high in calcium (1284mg/d) and high in salt, the bone calcium balance was still negative.

4. Only when salt intake was low did the high calcium diet provide a positive bone calcium balance.

Other factors modify salt’s effects on bone calcium: The chloride in salt is also important. Table salt (NaCl) increases urinary calcium loss more than sodium bicarbonate or sodium acetate.

As we now know from last month’s article, potassium intake has plummeted and sodium skyrocketed in modern diets. But it is precisely the potassium from green vegetables & potatoes etc, that can stop the urinary calcium loss due to dietary saltloading, and also prevent increase in biochemical markers of bone resorption.

Given what we’ve learned above, it should be pretty clear that we do not need added salt to survive & be healthy!! We get more than enough sodium, to allow the body to work perfectly, from healthy unsalted foods. So, if you want strong bones, lay off the salt; eat plenty more veges!

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Fantastic 2 Days at the Sydney Dog Lovers Show!

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Happy Dogs!

We had so much fun at the Dog Lovers Show at the Rose-Hip Vital stand.

Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital attended the Dog Lovers Show as a special guest of Rose-Hip Vital in August 2017. Camille took her 2 dogs to the Dog Lovers Show (Pony a Great Dane cross and Leo a Labrador), and at least 1000 people came and patted them.

The Sydney Dog Lovers Show is the ultimate event for dog lovers of all ages where thousands of passionate dog lovers celebrate the companionship, unconditional affection and joy that our furry friends bring to our lives every day.

There were over 150+ exhibitors showcasing dog products and services in Australia.

It was a great opportunity to spoil your fur-kids with loads of show specials and free samples.

Pony has been to the Dog Lovers Show for the last 3 years and he was so good. Pony loved leaning on the people that were patting him, he is not shy to ask for a pat!

It was Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time at the Dog Lovers Show and he surprised us all by being calm and well behaved. Leo enjoyed sticking his nose into peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand bags and sample bags, as he can smell food from a mile away.

The day was full of pats for Pony and Leo and they enjoyed a few doggy naps throughout the day. Even when they were laying down they were still getting patted and their tails did not stop wagging. Thank you to all of our clients who popped in to say hello, we appreciate your support. It was great seeing so many familiar faces in the crowd!

We posted over 100 photos on our Facebook page, so enjoy the photos. https://www. facebook.com/orchardhillsvethospital/ Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au. ď śď&#x20AC; Images Supplied

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Ever heard the famous quote by William Shakespeare ‘What’s in a name?’ It was a line from Romeo and Juliet and it is fitting that our very own Leonay has two lovers as the reason for its name.

Winemaker Hermann Paul Leopold Buring was one of the area’s most prominent residents.

He was born in Adelaide, South Australia and was educated in Australia, Germany and France.

In 1896, he was Dux of the Oenology (the study of wines) course at Roseworthy Agricultural College.

In 1902, he married Ida Sobers and the home they built in 1920 still stands today on Leonay Parade.

On how he came to the area that we now know as Leonay, I turned to Beth Moore, who compiled ‘Leonay’, a short book on the subject.

“He was working for Minchinbury wines, so it wasn’t a big move at all” said Moore, “as he was looking around for suitable land”.

The Burings loved their new home and described it as ‘so beautiful here with the Nepean River in the front and the mountains at our back door, with an abundance of emus and wallabies’.

He established a vineyard and the first wine was produced in 1923. The ‘ghosts’ of the old vines can be seen near the 16th hole of the Leonay Golf Course. His business,‘Ye Olde Crusty Wine Cellars, was set up in 1936 on George Street in Sydney. As a hobby, he was a keen gardener and grew winter-flowering roses and asparagus commercially. He also had a zoo and in 1936 built an 18 hole golf course.

So, what’s in a name? Two nicknames actually. His was ‘Leo’ and Ida’s was ‘Nay’, hence Leonay. In 1973, local residents were polled and chose that name over the other option of Emu Ridge.

If only Romeo and Juliet had a town named after them. Romiet?

After their deaths, and according to Leo’s wishes, their ashes were embedded in a rock on the riverbank. Mr and Mrs Buring. The lovers of Leonay. Leo Buring | Image Supplied. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell

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THE LAST WORD FROM THE EDITOR Oh joy! September is here; and I am pleased to report we have almost finished our full home renovation. What a task that was....

Coincidentally, we only have the gardens and landscaping to attend to.

Spring is the perfect time to tick this off our list. When completed, our home will have experienced a much needed face-lift after a very tired 17 years.

I must admit, it was a lot of fun dabbling in design, layout and all things related; from the bathroom and kitchen through to the doors, the floors and (removal) of some walls.

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