Oran Park Gazette November 2017

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BIZ MATTERS pg.12

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY pg.13

Maurizio’s Football Dream Local Harrington Park 10-year-old Maurizio Warden was just an average kid who loved football when he attended the Football Star Academy Camden launch back in August, until one of their professional coaches spotted his football talents and reported it to head office.

With his outstanding skills, willpower and dedication to be a champion, he was invited to Melbourne. He participated in training with Jesper Olsen (Danish International and ex Manchester United player) under the Centre of Excellence program then again to Europe where he got to visit key clubs in both Italy and Germany and play games against the best in both countries. This included watching elite games and taking in the atmosphere of what it would be like to be a full time professional.

When asked what his experience was like, Maurizio explained “there wasn't a lot of rest time and we played and trained for football every day. I wanted to make the most of it. Everyone wants to be a great player but I know after seeing it that it takes hard work and commitment”.

With his career mapped out and the determination to be one of the best, there is just no stopping him.

With Jesper Olsen as Technical Director and Teigen Allen (Sydney FC and Matilda player) as well as Daniel Saboune (Head Coach and Operations Manager), they produce high level professional coaches and systems to bring out the best football from all the children.

We wish Maurizio all the best in his career. If you would like to know more  Alessio Gibin, Juventus Youth Coach (L) and Maurizio about FSA, go to www.footballstaracademy.com.au.

Warden (R) | Image Supplied. Article: Renee Garcia

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Recently moved into Oran Park?

Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, the Oran Park Town Development Team would like to welcome you!

To receive your Welcome Gift and Information Pack Please Contact the Sales Office on 9043 7500

Wednesdays 10am (During School terms) PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park.

Enquiries: www.newlifeanglican.org.au/ wp/playtime

Saturday 4 November (1st Saturday of the Month) Cobbitty Village Markets Where: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty. Enquiries: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au

Wednesday 10am – 2pm Oran Park Craft Group Community Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran Park. Free (incl. tea/ coffee). BYO lunch and your own craft hobby to work on. New members are most welcome to join in at any time.

For Enquiries or to register your interest please contact Billie 0418 668 823

Monday 10am –11.30am Community Playgroup Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Benevolent Society 0450 840 188 Monday + Wednesday 7pm – 8pm Personal Defence Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Enquiries: David 0415 805 931 Monday + Tuesday 3:30pm – 6:30pm CB Dance Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Enquiries: Cassandra 0431 062 030

Wednesdays 10am – 2pm Trauma Teddy Drop Off Point Community Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran Park The Oran Park Craft Group is proudly assisting Red Cross Volunteers to make and collect Trauma Teddies.

For Enquiries or to register your name as a “knitter”, please contact Billie 0418 668 823 Wednesday + Thursday + Friday 10 am BIBS (Babies into books)

Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers.

10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @Narellan Library Thursday 9am – 3pm Oran Park Community Preschool Community Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park Big Fat Smile 0427 045 905 Thursday 9:30am –11am (During School Terms) Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran Park St Mary Mackillop Catholic Parish 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park Cost: $2.00 per child / per week Little Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run by St.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome.

Phone: (02) 4648 2226 Parish Office Email: oranpark@dow.org.au

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

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Nick Lennon of Landcom said “This is a much-anticipated recreational facility at Oran Park Town and we are happy to partner with Greenfields Development Company and Camden Council to deliver it to Oran Park Town’s residents”.

With the support of Camden Council, Macarthur Veterinary Group, PetStock and Macarthur Pets they will be offering free dental health checks and nail clipping, free microchipping, doggie showbags and sample dog food giveaways.

Bring your dog dressed in their finest outfit with great prizes up for grabs for the best dressed pooch!

Be sure to stop by their pet photobooth for a lasting memory of the day.

For the rest of the family, there will be a free Bungy Trampoline and Adrenaline Maze as well as a BBQ provided by Oran Park Chargers Rugby League Football Club with all funds going back to the Club.

Due to expected numbers, they ask that dogs be kept on leads at all times.

For more information, please contact Josephine Roccisano on 9043 7500.

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VIP High Tea Product Experience You are warmly invited to Nerium International's world class event to experience an afternoon of lavishing FREE trials of our exclusive age- defying range. $15 entry includes complimentary glass of champagne on arrival and High Tea style afternoon tea on Sunday 26th November, 3pm, at the Harrington Grove Country Club.

Cars For A Cause On Sunday November 12th, Auto West Paint Supplies are putting on a fun filled, family friendly charity day at the Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park. ‘Cars For A Cause’ will be sending 100% of all proceeds to the hard working charities beyondblue and the Black Dog Institute. The charity day is a non-competitive vehicle show and shine with all types welcome. The day will feature cars, trucks, motorbikes and machinery from vintage and classics to custom and luxury.

Not only this, but the day is designed to be a fantastic (and cheap) family fun day out! With kid’s activities including a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting and so much more, as well as, local small business market stalls from around the area to try and support the community and its small business.

But you can’t forget about the food!

Auto West Paint Supplies will be putting on a BBQ where all proceeds will be going to the charities along with a small selection of other food vendors including of course desserts and coffee!

If you want to be a part of this day in any way, if you have a vehicle you would like to show, you are a small business owner and want to know more about having a market stall on the day or if you just want to come down and support this great day please let us know. You can contact Auto West for any questions on 02 4721 3301 or look up their event on Facebook by searching ‘Cars For A Cause’.  Great show cars on display | Image Courtesy of Auto West Paint Supplies

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Corrado’s Passion Harrington Park resident Corrado Peluso may have only moved to the local area two and a half years ago, but already the talented artist has fallen in love with and embraced the rich history and natural beauty of the Macarthur with his amazing artwork.

“I have always been fascinated by art, ever since I was young. I began painting at an early age before taking it seriously about 10 years ago. Since then, I haven’t looked back” explained Corrado.

Corrado was the Artist of the Month at the Camden Library last month, something he describes as “an honour for me to exhibit my artworks to the community and very humbling”. He has also entered a painting titled ‘Regret’ in the 2017 Fisher’s Ghost Award, which coincides with Campbelltown’s annual Festival of Fisher’s Ghost, with the winner announced this month.

He has previously exhibited his artworks at The ARThouse Café and Restaurant in Narellan.

The local artist draws inspiration from the region, with many of his ideas coming from our very own backyard, “The old school charm and country feel of Camden is what I love. It’s not too modernised and has real character”. This was demonstrated with a recent artwork he completed after visiting the Camden Show and observing the country show celebrations.

His plans are to continue with his artwork from his local studio, with the hope of one day making a living off his art.

“I enjoy capturing the moment and showing the local area in a positive light. My wish is to share this passion through my art, so that the community and people will enjoy the region as much as I do” said Corrado.

For more information about Corrado Peluso, search ‘Corrado Peluso Art’ on Facebook.

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Aches, Pains and Strains?

Physio360 Can Help

The local community have welcomed Gledswood Hills' newest physiotherapy clinic, with Physio360 opening its doors for business in recent months.

Some of the key areas that Physio 360 focus on are Range of Motion, Exercise, Pain Management, Neurological Disorders and Musculoskeletal Conditions. It is not possible to list them all, however Physio360 tailors all treatments to ensure the best care is provided. Their state-of-the art facilities provides the ideal setting to evaluate and treat your conditions.

“Physiotherapy assists in the recovery of many different types of injuries and conditions. It can make a difference in an individual’s ability to live an active, healthy lifestyle. For some it can be key to restoring and/or maintaining a level of physical function that permits independent living. Physio 360 will strive to push physical limitations to secure the freedom of movement” said Physio360’s Victoria Bechara.

Physio360’s goals are to provide honest patient care and advice to ensure their patients can minimise their aches and pains. As they build their profile, they would like to partner with key medical professionals to ensure a strong health care team is provided to the local area.

When asked what she enjoys most about working in the local area, Victoria said, “The people are fantastic and really supportive. We really feel the community spirit!”

Physio360 are located at Suite 6, Unit 15, 1 Gregory Hills Drive in Gledswood Hills. Their phone number is 02 4648 2720 and email is vbechara@physio360.com. You can also find Physio360 on Facebook.

New Netball Courts Now Complete Construction of a new outdoor netball complex is now complete as part of the first phase of the Narellan Sports Hub development.

Council has delivered the $11 million sports facility to fulfil the needs of the growing community, as identified in the Camden Sportsground Strategy 2014.

“Delivering high quality sports and recreation facilities is a high priority for the Council,” said Mayor Lara Symkowiak.

“The project has delivered 30 high quality netball courts and an expansive amenities building that will cater for the growth of this sport in our area. There are plans to add another 14 courts in the future,” Cr Symkowiak said.

“This new complex is positioned near existing sports grounds and will be extended in a number of stages to include other facilities,” she said.

Stage 1 of the sports hub project has provided: • Centrally located amenities building that includes canteen, walk in cool room, meeting rooms, computerised security features, toilets, kitchen and barbecue; • 30 netball courts; • Floodlighting; • 400 car parking spaces; • Playground; • Fencing; and • Landscaping The development will ultimately feature athletics facilities, 44 netball courts and multi-purpose sports grounds.

“I would like to thank the Camden Netball Association for their input into the project. This was truly a collaborative effort between Council and the netball association,” she said.

Camden Netball Association used the courts for the first time for the start of their summer competition in October.

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What is depression and could I have it?

Dr Angelo Virgona MBBS, FRANZCP

Consultant Psychiatrist

Northside Group Macarthur 92-96 Dumaresq Street CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560 Phone: (02) 4640 5555 www.northsidegroup.com.au

you. There are psychological treatments that are usually conducted one on one by a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Counsellor, though others may benefit from a group setting or online programs.

Many of you may have heard of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (or CBT) as an established psychological treatment for depression. There are established medical treatments for depression including antidepressant medication that may be prescribed by GP’s, psychiatrists or other medical practitioners. Many antidepressants recalibrate levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin, and there are well over a dozen different antidepressants that are commonly prescribed in the treatment of depression.

Feeling sadness is a universal experience, but depression is a medical illness. In some, depression is severe and disabling enough to be considered a mood disorder that can require help from trained professionals. In those with clinical depression, the low mood is sustained for long periods of time, sometimes without a known reason. Other symptoms of clinical depression can include diminished interest in things that would normally bring joy (eg spending time with friends or loved ones) sleep disturbance, change in appetite and weight, low energy levels, poor concentration, increased anxiety and thoughts of death or suicide.

What causes depression?

Depression is often caused by a variety of factors and although it is sometimes difficult to identify the cause, it doesn’t make the depression any less debilitating. Factors that mean you could be more likely to develop depression include family history of mental illness, drug and alcohol use, medical illnesses (including chronic pain, stroke, heart disease) adverse life events (eg abuse, divorce, unemployment) as well as other mental health conditions, such as severe anxiety.

What is the role of family and friends?

The role of family and friends can be pivotal in a person’s recovery. They can offer support, understanding and encouragement, not only at the start but throughout the recovery process.

This is especially important as the natural inclination for the depressed person will often be to isolate themselves. A support person may be able to help with problem solving, medication compliance, symptom monitoring and by also helping the depressed person obtain the help they need.

What treatments are available?

Treatment for depression is widely available and often very effective. As a first step it is always useful to consider lifestyle factors, such as ensuring adequate sleep, regular physical activity, a healthy balanced diet and managing stress levels. Beyond these, there are a range of effective treatments available for depression and talking to your GP is good way to start narrowing down which options will work best for

Further Help • www.northsidegroup.com.au for outpatient consultations, inpatient admissions and day programs.

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Get Ready for Light Up Camden Light Up Camden is a great family friendly event with lots to see and do in the beautiful environs of historic Camden. It provides a fantastic Saturday evening out for all and the enduring popularity clearly shows that the community loves to get together, celebrate the upcoming festivities and the countdown to the end of the year.

There is plenty of parking available at the Bicentennial Equestrian Park as well as around the perimeter of town – a short park and walk away.

Some of the major features of Light Up Camden consist of an outstanding variety of Christmas market stalls including many artisan gifts for family and friends; fantastic entertainment provided by local schools, local dance groups, as well as a performance by the fantastic Urban Opera.

There is entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including fun rides in Larkin Place. Historic John Street will again be transformed into Eat Street.

Of course, come and meet Santa (children can give him their wishlist!) Everyone can enter the huge Rotary Christmas raffle which will be on display. The Mayor’s Christmas Card competition winner will be announced and the Christmas tree lights switched on after a community countdown.

An amazing fireworks display will light up the sky at the end of the evening’s entertainment.

Light Up Camden will take place on Saturday 18th of November from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Argyle and John Streets in Camden.

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Oran Park Probus Club

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Christmas Rice Salad

ingredients 1 1/2 cups rice blend 2 1/4 cups apple juice 1 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 large red apple 1 lemon, juiced 150g baby spinach 3/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted 100g Danish fetta, crumbled Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 small garlic cloves, crushed preparation 1. Place rice in a sieve. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Place rice, apple juice, 1 cup cold water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover.

Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through. Remove from heat. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Transfer rice to a bowl. Cool.

2. Meanwhile, place cranberries and boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes or until cranberries are plump. Drain well. Add to rice.

3. Make Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Place oil, mustards, honey, lemon juice and garlic in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake well to combine.

Taste and add a little extra honey or lemon juice, if needed.

4. Core apple. Cut into 1cm cubes. Toss with lemon juice to coat.

5. Add spinach, apple and ¾ of the almonds to the rice. Toss gently to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with fetta and remaining almonds. Serve with vinaigrette, on the side.

Source: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/christmas-rice-salad/K706tqJA

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The guest speaker at our October Meeting was Dr Eddie Lim who took up an interest in photography later in life.

He spoke about his visit to Antarctica and illustrated his talk with interesting photos of Antarctica, the scenery and wildlife, among other subjects.

Members of our club visited the Southern Highlands, The Australian Tenors –The Good Old Days Concert, and met for lunch and coffee during October. These were all opportunities to enjoy friendship, fellowship and fun; the Probus motto. A visit to the Garvan Medical Institute is planned for this month; and a hat competition for Melbourne Cup Day. The club has 108 members with room for more. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.00 am at NewLife Anglican Church, corner Central Avenue and Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park. If you would like more information about our club then contact the secretary: Helen Duhs at phduhs@gmail.com or 0412508828. Members Enjoying Lunch | Image Supplied

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PET CHAT

Article Written + Submitted by: Dr Jenni Green | Head Vet| University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden A: 410 Werombi Road, Camden | NSW | 2570 P: 4655 0777

Paralysis Ticks Paralysis ticks are a life-threatening parasite affecting dogs and cats.

Although not found in the Camden area, your animal can pick them up when visiting a tick area.

They are prevalent in bushy, long grassed and sea-side areas, making dogs that take trips to the coast at the highest risk.

Paralysis ticks produce a toxin that will affect your pet’s central nervous system, causing progressive paralysis and potentially death.

The signs of tick paralysis are many and varied but can include: • Change in the sounds of the animals bark or meow, panting or loud breathing • Dilated pupils • Vomiting, regurgitation or excessive salivation, loss of appetite • Back leg weakness or in severe cases, being unable to stand or jump.

Be Vigilant Get into the habit of checking your animal every time they have been in a tick prone area. Run your fingers slowly through your dog or cat’s fur down to the skin level and feel for any

bumps. Check the entire body including between the toes, inside and behind the ears, and the armpits.

Ticks can be found up to 14 days after visiting a tick area.

Ticks vary in size depending upon the stage of the lifecycle.

They range from the size of a pin head to a small grape after they have feed, a state referred to as engorged (pictured).

What To Do Ticks can be removed using a tick twister (also pictured). In order to remove the whole tick, get hold of the tick as close to the skin as possible, then slowly but firmly pull the tick away or twist, if using a tick twister.

Bring it along with your animal to the vet. This will allow the vet to identify the tick and undertake any necessary treatment.

Prevention – Always Better Than Cure Ultimately the best solution for your pet is to use preventative treatment. If you are unsure what type of treatment is right for your animal, ask your vet for a recommendation.

For dogs, there are collars, spot-ons and chews, the latter of which are some of the most effective tick preventatives as well as providing excellent flea protection. For cats, only Frontline spray is available.

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FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Lead Pastor Stuart Starr @ New Life Anglican Church W: newlifeanglican.org.au E: stuart@newlifeanglican.org.au A: Cnr Central Avenue + Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park NSW 2570

Humility for Failure There’s a line that all Christians are hypocrites.. And a cheeky response that says, “Yeah, come and join us - there’s plenty of room!” Of course there’s more to say. At some level it’s refreshing to hear people holding Christians to a higher standard - after all God expects us to live in a way that is recognisably changed when we make Jesus king. However you might be surprised to know that in the Bible we see that even God expects Christians will fall short of His holy standards at some point.

In a letter written to Christians just after the time that Jesus died and rose again we find these words, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.”

Now there’s two great things to observe there. Firstly, we can see that God offers full and free forgiveness for the sins that are confessed (that is owned up to humbly before Him) because of

what Jesus has done on the cross. We’re urged to confess to God and it’s best done in humility because we have nothing to brag about when we’ve fallen short of living in a way that’s pleasing to Him. There’s a wonderful assurance on offer if we do - being forgiven and cleaned.

The second observation is that anyone who claims to be a Christian and claims they haven’t sinned is declaring that God is a liar. Wow! It’s clear that Christians need to own their mistakes or they’ll be disowning God! So, let’s assume you live in the same world I do. We all trip up (even against our own standards). When we do so we should seek to make things right with those we’ve hurt, admit our faults, and turn to God who provides the ultimate cancellation of our sin. If we don’t do that we’re worse than hypocrites - we’re denying God. There’s some humility and hope for failures.

FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish These days we receive ‘news’ not only in our letterboxes but via modern technology through email and other social communication tools. Recently in an e-newsletter I subscribe to the author offered the following insight. She said: “Daily life can be overwhelming. There are so many issues at play in these beautiful and troubled worlds of Australia … and beyond. And this is before we face our domestic challenges … And then there is the myriad of other things that stop us short: a health scare, work pressures …

The worries of life can crowd in on us and our anxiety levels rise”.

As this author goes onto say “It appears this is not just a twentyfirst-century problem, however”. As St Paul said in a number of his letters, in particular his letter to the Philippians “sometimes the world of the unseen God is more present to us than we would like.

That there are times when we need to accept that there are things in life that we cannot control – and maybe we don’t need to. And at

the end of the day perhaps we can find a still point, confident that in our little corner of the world we did the best we could that day to be fair, kind and just. It is at that moment, perhaps that we can draw upon the words attributed to St Augustine and entrust our anxieties and those of the world to the Lord and allow the peace of God to enter our hearts: Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels and saints charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones. Shield your joyous ones, and all for your love's sake. Amen” (To read this full article go to the October eNews of the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation: http://www.cam.org.au/ evangelisation/About/Subscribe)

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