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ISSUE 121

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AUSTRALIANS love the water and while backyard pools offer hours of fun for families and friends, they also pose a risk to young children.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said new legislation had been introduced to prevent accidents in backyard pools. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 0-5 years.

“Council is about to start inspecting swimming pools for compliance with this new legislation. This means all pools and spa pools capable of holding 30cm or more of water must be registered and meet certain requirements.

If they don’t comply owners can be fined,” Cr Fowler said.

From next month all properties with a swimming pool or spa pool listed for sale or lease must also have a valid swimming pool certificate of compliance.

Multi-occupancy dwellings and tourist and visitor accommodation will also require a valid swimming pool certificate of compliance from 29 April 2014.

“Council is expecting a large spike in applications for certificates and is encouraging all owners, landlords and body-corporates to act now,” Cr Fowler said.

“If you haven’t already, you should register immediately and complete the self-assessment.

Fix any compliance issues before council

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Pool safety first

Cranebrook resident and advocate for pool safety, Michael Morris with his son Samuel, who suffered a near drowning in the backyard pool when he was two. Samuel survived the incident but was left severely disabled until he passed away this year.

inspects to avoid further inspection fees or fines,” Cr Fowler said.

Register at www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw. gov.au For further information contact the Swimming Pool Compliance team on 4732 7897.

Applications for compliance certificates are available on Council’s website – click on ‘Our Community’ then ‘Safety’.

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HOW terribly sad it is to hear that that the career and quality of life as he knew it could be over for Knight’s star Alex McKinnon. While it is still very early and all hope is not lost for the 22 year old, a fracture to the C4 and C5 vertebrae is an injury that usually has very devastating consequences.

As I watched him go down in the tackle with his head bent towards his chest, I was filled with dread - because the same style of splitsecond tackle rocked my family to the core back in 1977.

My cousin John Innes was a robust front rower selected in the Roosters’ Jersey Flegg and President’s Cup. While captaining the Bondi United C Grade side at just 19, he charged the ball up and as he was tackled he tucked his head to his chest and it hit another player’s hip.

It was a split-second moment that was to change his life forever.

“One minute I was charging up with my neck flexed and the next thing my whole body had turned to jelly,” John said.

John is my only cousin on my dad’s side and is like an older brother to me. I worshipped the ground that he was once able to walk on – he was a bit of a local hero in our hometown of Bondi and everyone knew him.

I’ll never forget the day I was at the beach participating in nippers and as I dived down on the sand to grab the flag in a race my father came into my line of view.

“Quick, jump up,” he said. “Johnny’s had a terrible accident at footy and we need to get to the Royal North Shore hospital.”

I was only eight at the time and as we drove in silence towards the hospital I was expecting to see Johnny sitting at the hospital with a broken arm.

What greeted us instead was the sight of him in complete body traction – and he had to talk to us through a mirror. We had to wait outside while several doctors tended to him and it was the first time I’d ever seen my father cry. He told me that Johnny had broken his neck at the C5 and C6 vertebrae and would be a quadriplegic for life.

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Jeoff the ferret’s broken leg

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EARLIER this month, we met Jeoff the ferret. Jeoff was brought into us after being attacked by a dog. His owner was concerned his right front leg was broken. X-rays confirmed that this was indeed the case – Jeoff had fractured his humerus, near the elbow joint. Because ferret bones are so tiny, and the fracture was too near

Jeoff

the elbow joint, amputation of the leg was the best option.

However, the dog attack had also caused some internal injuries to Jeoff – namely, accumulation of air around the lungs, a condition known as a pneumothorax. When air accumulates in this space, it compresses the lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. A needle and syringe were used to remove the air from this space and allow the lungs to reinflate.

Jeoff ’s x-ray

Jeoff spent several days in hospital with pain relief, antibiotics, fluid therapy and regular x-rays to monitor his chest before the he was stable enough to undergo the amputation surgery.

During the surgery, Jeoff received intravenous fluids to support his blood pressure, as well as monitoring of heart rate, respiratory rate, ECG, oxygen saturation and carbon dioxide levels. The leg was removed without

any complications.

Jeoff did well throughout the surgery and made a rapid recovery.

He went home the next day to his loving owners. He has adapted well to life with only three legs, and is even able to jump onto the couch!

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Steve Perry, Chairman of St Marys Town Centre Ltd who runs this event said he’s excited to have St Marys Police involved.

“This event is all about bringing the community together in a safe and fun manner.

What better way of demonstrating this to our children than by getting them to meet their local police and engaging them in being part of this vibrant event,” he said.

In its third year, The St Marys Easter Egg Hunt is shaping up to be a big event with entertainment, free activities, prizes and looks of chocolate for those who look in the right places.

“St Marys LAC is looking forward to our first St Marys Easter Egg Hunt. My officers are excited about meeting local families and showing them how approachable their local police officers are,” said Crime Manager, Inspector Vincent from St Marys Local Area Command.

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Windsor Cemeteries Guided Walking Tour Thursday, 10 April 10-11:45am Saturday, 31 May 10-11:45am Commencing with Windsor Catholic Cemetery followed by the Presbyterian Cemetery, South Windsor.

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Devastating news ..Continued from page 4

By Kerrie Martin

We put on our bravest faces and returned to the room and as he glanced up to eye me through the mirror in this utterly devastating condition, the first thing he said to me was, “How’d you go at nippers this morning? Did you win all your races?”

It was this incredibly positive attitude that would see Johnny through more challenges than most of us could possibly imagine. After being told he would never walk again, he refused to accept that as his fate.

Over the following years he dedicated every waking moment to his rehabilitation. He’d ride his quad bike up and down Bondi promenade – all day every day, trying to regain the strength in his arms and legs that the accident had cruelly robbed him of.

His efforts paid off - he did eventually walk, with the aid of crutches and for a time with a walking stick.

He also became a taxi driver, with aid of a special fitout so he could handle the steering wheel. He was very proud of the fact that he wasn’t dependent on welfare and was able to become part of the workforce despite his condition.

In 2006 Australia was in shock to hear that lightning had struck twice for young Sophie Delezio – the little girl who had lost her legs as a toddler when

a car crashed through her kindergarten.

Incredibly, she had suffered a second devastating accident when a car hit her as she crossed at the crossing with her wheelchair.

Little did I know at the time, in a matter of months lightning would strike again for Johnny.

He was riding down to the beach in his motorised wheelchair when he attempted to cross the road and was hit by truck.

My always happy, positive thinking cousin who had spent years of blood, sweat and tears improving his condition was right back at square one and unable to move.

How could life be so cruel? If there is something worse than being trapped like a prisoner inside a body that can’t move - I’m yet to see it.

I still see signs of the happy, chirpy Johnny that I once knew, but the positiveness isn’t there as often as it once was. Two freak accidents and winding up back in the darkest place you can imagine has proved to be more than even the most positive person I’ve ever known can bear.

I hope with every bone in my body that Alex and his family are not in for the same catastrophic diagnosis, but if they are Alex is going to need as much support as he can possibly get.

Pray hard for this young fella.

First lady spends the day in Penrith

By Kerrie Martin

LOCAL families with children undergoing treatment at Nepean Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were surprised by an unofficial midmorning visit from Mrs Margie Abbott and Ms Fiona Scott MP last Sunday.

Long-time supporter of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Nepean Hospital, Ms Scott invited Mrs Abbott to view the ‘haven’ within the hospital, which provides respite

for families with children undergoing medical treatment by giving them a ‘home away from home’.

Families were able to take a break and have a cuppa with Mrs Abbott and the local MP, who took a tour of the Family Room’s two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining area, play area, mother’s breast feeding room and quiet room.

“The Family Room is a very important initiative for this region.

Mrs Abbott and I saw firsthand the amazing benefits and support

provided to families with seriously ill children and what a positive effect it can have in assisting families at a time when they need it most,” Ms Scott said.

Mrs Hayley Carstens, a local mother to twin boys currently seeking treatment in the NICU, was there to shed some light about how important the Family Room is to the visiting VIPs. “My twin boys Liam and Nate were born at 31 weeks, and have been at Nepean Hospital for seven weeks

now. My husband Travis, daughter Amelia, myself as well as other family members use the Family Room to take a break, have a coffee and speak with other families going through the same thing as us.

“Amelia is just two and half years old, so it is hard for her to spend so much time being still and quiet in the NICU. The Family Room gives her a space to play, be with other kids and have some normality whilst my husband and I spend time with the twins,” said Mrs Carstens.

Mrs Abbott and Ms Scott then joined local Penrith business people for High Tea at Mamre House.

Funds were raised to support the charity.

“It was wonderful to see so many business people dig deep to help out,” said Raylene Vidler, Sales Executive at Nepean News.

“It is also lovely that the wife of our Prime Minister is supporting a local charity.”

If you would like to donate to the Family Room, provide in-kind donations or volunteer, please contact Deana Gibbons, the Nepean Family Room Coordinator at deanag@ rmhwestmead.org.au.

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WHO AM I?

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I was born in the year Fidel Castro became Cuban president and Barbie made her world debut.

I was born in Penrith and have rarely ventured far from the foot of the mountains.

I have always had a passion for the community and being involved in helping my fellow citizens.

They tell me I drive a lot of people round the bend as they pilot their vehicles home.

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Jobs boost for Penrith NSW Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres has welcomed plans to relocate and consolidate more than 3,000 public servants to new offices in Western Sydney.

“This is a move that will boost Penrith economy and support local jobs as part of the NSW Government’s ‘decade of decentralisation’ policy,” Mr Ayres said.

“This about a fair go for the people of Penrith and this decision will provide a significant economic boost.

It’s a clear demonstration of the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government’s commitment to Western Sydney.

“Starting next year, more than 3,000 public servants will be relocated and consolidated to new offices here in Penrith, as well as in Liverpool and Parramatta,” he said.

NSW Sport and Recreation will move from Sydney Olympic Park to Penrith.

“In the coming weeks, the NSW Government will seek expressions of interest for 5,000 square metres of commercial space here in Penrith, which equates to between five and 10 stories of additional office space,” Mr Ayres said.

“The move will create a huge

Ministers Andrew Constance and Stuart Ayres in Penrith

amount of activity in the area stimulating development, supporting local businesses and creating jobs during construction of the new offices.

“Decentralisation makes economic sense. It has the added benefit of ensuring public servants are based in the communities they serve helping to improve the delivery of services.

“The relocation will also provide more opportunities for Penrith residents who want to work closer to where they live, and will help reduce

congestion in the Sydney CBD,” Mr Ayres said.

The NSW Government will not own the new office accommodation, but will instead become an anchor tenant for new investment in the region.

“This decentralisation strategy adds to the huge infrastructure projects we are delivering for Western Sydney including WestConnex, the North West and South West Rail Links, as well delivering more nurses, teachers and police,” Mr Ayres concluded.

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By Greg Martin

I JUST couldn’t help myself as I drove up to the top of Bowen Mountain.

I started singing Claude King’s country and western hit from 1962, Wolverton Mountain.

“They say don’t go on Wolverton Mountain, if you’re looking for a wife…..”

My reason for the trek up Bowen Mountain was not to get hitched to a wife but to interview Imogen Clark for this Hawkesbury’s Finest article.

The 19-year-old, just one year out of Year 12 at Penrith High School, has just been named as one of 16 finalists in her category in the renowned International Song-writing Competition for which she had entered her ballad, Ceaseless Goodbye.

Imogene wrote the lyrics and tune, played the acoustic guitar and sang the song with the backing of celebrated session musicians, Nick Woodford and Luke Lukess (electric guitars), Sam Clayton (bass) and drummer, Murray Sheridan who also produced the song.

Out of Nashville, Tennessee, the

annual International Songwriting Competition attracted 19,000 entries worldwide so for one of our very own to still be in the running for a major prize is something of which Imogen can be immensely proud.

Of course I had researched her musical background prior to the interview so I knew Imogen possessed her fair share of talent but little did your writer realise the extent of that talent.

After completing the interview, Imogen and her very proud father, Mark, himself no slouch at writing songs, singing and playing the guitar, asked if I would like to hear a recording of Ceaseless Goodbye.

“Sure”, I said. Thinking: “just sit through this and then head back down the hill”.

Well for the next four minutes and 43 seconds I sat and listened to the voice of an angel.

The music had my feet tapping, the lyrics, inspired by Imogen’s thoughts, like many of her fellow students, on what she would do for a living once she had bid goodbye to Year 12, were thought provoking.

The band, Imogen and Murray Sheridan sent a perfect package to

the judges who include the likes of Tom Waits, Robert Smith (The Cure), Black Francis (The Pixies) and Ketch Secor from the Old Crowd Medicine Show.

The final judging will be conducted later this month – if those judges have an ear at all for music, lyrics and a truly remarkable voice, Ceaseless Goodbye should come under intense scrutiny.

A high placing from Nashville would be a fillip to Imogen’s career but fortunately her path to a musical profession isn’t resting on it.

She has already developed a reputation as a quality songwriter, musician and singer and her resume is already looking very impressive.

Imogen has been a support act to Matt Corby, The McClymonts and Christine Anu and she has performed pre-show entertainment prior to Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, Carole King, Pink, Simple Minds and Leonard Cohen taking to centre stage.

Hear for yourself how marvellous a talent is this lovely lassie when she performs from 1pm on Sunday, April 27 at the Fitzroy Hotel where she will do a joint show with another talented local, Joe Mungovan.

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Imogen Clark performing in Canberra at The Abbey. Photo courtesy Mark Turner.

“The band and I will be back at the Fitzroy on the evening on May 17 as part of the Sydney Blues Festival Autumn Edition and then comes our biggest gig, performing at the Maritime Museum on Sunday,, May 25 for the Vivid Light Festival,” Imogen reported.

“In July the band and I will be touring cities and regional centres in NSW, South Australia and Victoria and then to I am off to Nashville in September to perform at the Americana Festival.”

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Immunised preschoolers get the best start PARENTS of preschoolers equip their children with an armory of supplies just to get through the day spare clothes, comfort toys, sun hat, snacks and drinks but the tool that will give them the best start is their last childhood vaccination to prevent serious disease.

The childhood vaccination schedule starts when a child is born and is not completed until they receive their final immunisation between three years and six months and four years of age.

“Starting preschool, rather than starting primary school, is an ideal time to check your child’s immunisation status,” said Nepean-Blue Mountains Medicare Local (NBMML) Board Chair, Dr Shiva Prakash. “Preschools and child care centres are places where children interact very closely and it is vital they are fully protected against a whole range of severe preventable diseases,”.

“To get full protection a child needs to have all the recommended vaccine doses, when they are due,” said Dr Prakash.

As at December 2013, 94% of five year olds in the Penrith area were fully immunised.

A report released recently by

Photo courtesy of Penrith City Council

the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA), Healthy Communities: Immunisation rates for children in 2012-13, shows that in the NBMML area (which covers the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith) nearly 92% of one year olds, 93% of two year olds and nearly 93% of five year olds were fully immunised. These rates are higher than the national average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the NBMML area have lower immunisation rates in comparison with all children in the same area. Only 87.8% of one year olds and 87.8% of two year olds are

fully immunised. The percentage of five year olds who are fully immunised has increased from 87.7% in 2011-12 to 93.1% in 2012-13.

“It is encouraging to see the overall immunisation rates at more than 90%, a rate that keeps most communicable diseases at bay, however more work is needed to ensure that these rates remain high to continue protecting the community,” said Dr Prakash.

“Nepean-Blue Mountains Medicare Local is working on improving immunisation levels by working closely with local GPs and the Local Health District”.

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January this year requires parents to provide a vaccination history statement to the child care centre or preschool. Child care centres must have documented evidence that children are up to date with their vaccinations or that they are on a recognised catch-up schedule or that they have a medical contraindication to vaccination or their parents have a conscientious objection to vaccination. Parents can obtain their child’s vaccination history from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register on the Department of Human Services website.

For their own protection, children that are not vaccinated may be excluded from child care centres if there is an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease.

The National Immunisation Program protects children against serious diseases that are still widespread in other areas of the world particularly our neighbouring countries such as measles, diphtheria, pertussis or whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, Hib, Meningococcal C and invasive pneumococcal disease.

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FIONA Scott, Federal Member for Lindsay has welcomed the Coalition Government’s development of a new employment guide to assist small businesses in hiring new employees.

The guide is the latest measure in a suite aimed at assisting small business by reducing red-tape and cutting taxes to keep and generate more jobs.

“The guide will help small business owners understand the process and conditions around hiring staff,” Fiona Scott said.

“An interactive online learning course has also been developed to help employers improve their skills in hiring and inducting new staff.”

The Hon. Bruce Billson, Minister for Small Business said the new guide added measures to assist small businesses including a priority Small Business Hotline inside the Fair Work Ombudsman.

“The hotline has already fielded 50,000 calls in four months and is helping small business owners to get speedy and accurate advice so that they can get back to running their business.

“Small business operators are now able to rely on advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman, without fear of prosecution should the information be

Fiona Scott, Federal Member for Lindsay, Martin Rogers, CEO, Berni Jurkovic and Phil Grueff, Humanise with the Minister for Small Business, The Hon. Bruce Billson MP

incorrect,” Bruce Billson said.

“We want to make life as easy as possible for small business people, which means they should be able to seek help without the fear of the information they provide being used against them,” Bruce Billson added.

The guide which offers step-bystep processes, as well as best practice recruitment tips, can be downloaded at www.fairwork.gov.au/hiring.

Small business owners can call the Fair Work Ombudsman Small Business Helpline on 13 13 94.

Massive storm VOLUNTEERS from the NSW SES were flat out last weekend assisting the community after a massive storm cell caused destruction and brought suburbs to a standstill. Around 7.30 pm, storms were noticed travelling north from the south and heading towards the eastern part of Penrith.

One hour later St Clair, Luddenham, Oxley Park and Colyton were receiving a battering from golf ball-sized hail, torrential rainfall and destructive winds.

The worst hit suburbs were St Clair, North St Marys and parts of Oxley Park.

Multiple homes suffered water damage and ceiling collapse as gutters failed in handling the downpour, causing water to flow back into the roof space.

“It has been a long time since we have experienced a storm this strong,” said Penrith Controller Scott Lynch.

For emergency assistance during storms and floods, call the NSW SES on 132 500. Any situation that is life-threatening, call 000.

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Netball nets huge sponsorship MARGIE Abbott, the wife of Prime Minister Tony Abbott, joined Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott, to officially open the refurbished canteen at the Jamison Park Netball Complex last Sunday.

The opening was done in tandem with the running of the Penrith Junior Representative Carnival at which attracted 156 teams from across Sydney.

Mrs Abbott, a keen supporter of netball, is the Australian Ambassador for the 2015 Netball World Cup. The refurbishment of the canteen was made possible by a $90,000 Federal Government Community Development Grant.

“Grassroots sport is an integral part of our community’s DNA, and I’m very pleased to have been able to assist in delivering this important investment to the local netball community,” Ms Scott said.

“This is just the first upgrade to the netball facilities in Jamison Park. Designs are currently being developed for the installation of a shade awning which is another key part of our commitment and is expected to be delivered later this year.

“I congratulate Penrith City Council and Jamison Park Netball Complex Committee for their commitment which includes an additional $60,000 to the funding package.”

Mrs Abbott said she was excited to see so many netball teams benefit from the upgrade.

“Apart from providing the all-important sustenance throughout a busy day at the netball courts, this improved canteen will contribute towards

Cheques mates! Fiona Scott, Margie Abbott and NSW Swifts player Paige Hadley.

the continued financial viability of the local Penrith Netball Association,” she said.

The refurbished canteen includes: Stainless steel work benches; wall tiling; new exhaust fan; double

sink and single hand washing sink; decommissioning of an old toilet area; infilling of brick work; electrical and drainage upgrades; Installation of hot water service; and painting

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By Greg Martin

ANOTHER three men who helped the Penrith Panthers to that historic premiership victory in 1991 have been honoured with honorary life memberships.

Steve Carter, Brad Izzard and Alan Mair were so honoured at the AGM at Panthers Leagues Club last Thursday night.

The announcement was greeted with roars of approval by the membership.

And so it should as all three men have given tremendous service to the Panthers over seasons.

Executive General Manager of Rugby League, Phil Gould, said the life memberships were fitting rewards for their dedication to the club.

“They are three outstanding additions to our life members list, and I think the accolade is well deserved for all of them,” Phil said.

Alan Mair is the mayor of all things training – what he doesn’t know about getting a player fit and keeping him fit and healthy could fit on the head of a pin.

Alan is still serving the Panthers as a member of the NRL training staff.

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Advertise in gloss Panthers chairman, Don Feltis (suit), with the three new life members – Steve Carter, Alan Mair and Brad Izzard.

A Wyong junior, Steve ‘Scarter” Carter was graded by the Panthers in 1988.

He was on the interchange bench for the Panthers’ first and unsuccessful grand final appearance in 1990 but he was the regular five-eighth when the Panthers clinched the club’s first premiership the following season.

After the turmoil at the club which upset the 1992 season and saw a number of senior players leave, Carter took over as captain, a role he maintained throughout the 1990’s.

In spite of injuries he played out the 2001 series in a successful attempt to beat Royce Simmons’ record of club appearances for the Panthers,

eventually hanging up his boots with a club record 242 first grade games.

Brad Izzard was a local junior who made his debut for the Panthers in 1982.

He was an exciting attacking centre but fitness problems hampered his career until Phil Gould joined the Panthers as coach in 1990.

Under Phil, Brad worked hard on his fitness and became instrumental in his team’s successes in 1990 and 1991.

The following year several neck injuries restricted Brad’s appearances on the field and he was eventually forced to retire at the end of the season.

Brad played 191 games for the Panthers (73 tries) and was selected for NSW in 1982 and 1991.

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Hockey won too….

By Greg Martin

CHERYL Dollin was in for the surprise of her life when she and her sister Theresa represented Nepean at the recent Hockey NSW Annual Awards Dinner at Waterview in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park.

The revered local hockey identity and Theresa sat through the awards ceremonies, politely applauding as the various recipients ventured to the podium to receive their prizes.

Then came one of the biggies of the night – the naming of the NSW Official of the Year 2013.

Cheryl was once again getting those hands ready to applaud the winner when “Cheryl Dollin” was announced to the big crowd.

“I was dumbstruck – just overwhelmed,” Cheryl recalled.

“I somehow managed to get to my feet and go up for the presentation.

“As I walked up the crowd burst into applause – it was most gratifying!”

Cheryl was presented with her award by NSW Hockey life member, Mavis Randle.

She returned to her table with the NSW Official of the Year perpetual plate and the Mavis RandleStan Imer Medal which is hers for the keeping.

The award is a just reward for Cheryl who has given a lifetime of service to hockey.

A life member of Nepean District Hockey Association, Cheryl was also the recipient in 2008 of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation’s

Volunteer of the Year Award for her work in sports administration.

A St Marys girl through and through, Cheryl started playing hockey when she attended St Marys High School and post-school, linked with the St Marys Leagues Hockey Club which fielded teams in the Western District Women’s Hockey Association competitions.

“Unfortunately I had to stop playing all too soon due to an ankle reconstruction – I took my doctor’s advice which was that I would still be able to walk if I stopped playing.

“I have an abiding passion for hockey and still wanted to remain involved in the sport so I turned my hand to coaching and administration.”

For that, thousands of hockey players can be forever thankful!

Away from hockey, Cheryl has for seven years worked as a credit officer for M7 outfit Transurban – prior to that she spent 25 years in the banking industry, Cheryl has recently become a grandmother for the first time – her daughter Hannah and her husband David Collins are the parents of baby Jack.

Later this month, Cheryl won’t be able to bounce Jack on her knees because she will be back in harness as tournament director at the national under 15 girls’ championships in Hobart from April 11-12.

The year 2013 was certainly a busy one for Cheryl – here’s a rundown of the major tournaments at which she officiated.

• Australian Youth Olympics Technical Official

 Resplendent in red, Cheryl Dollin receives her prizes from Mavis Randle.

U21 Indoor National Championships – Tournament Director.

• Open Men’s and Women’s Indoor National Championships – Tournament Director • U18 State Championships – Tournament Director • Open Women’s State Championships – Tournament Director • Open/U21 Women Indoor State Championships – Tournament Director • Women’s Masters Indoor State Championships – Tournament Director • U13 Boys and Girls Indoor State Championships – Technical Official

I HAVE often wondered whether sticking my head in an oven and turning on the gas or riding a horse bare back with razor blades super glued to the saddle is more fun than standing in a queue at the bank. But, you can even supersize that by sitting on one of the colour coded plush lounges and waiting for ya hubby standing in the bank queue, which equals grumble bum and a painful wait. (Yippee) Now you may say to yourself “What has this got to do with anything?” but alas folks it does, because whilst I am sitting there contemplating my navel, it gives me a chance to do what I do best and that is… observe and do me some bonehead spotting.( I’m excited) I would have to say that I could count on my fingers and maybe throw a few toes, the amount of people (retailers) that deliver the cash to the bank.

The next thing that I find really really intelligent is that fact that they

are still wearing the company logo on their shirts, which is like a capital Doh with bonehead thrown in.. Seriously.

I think an announcement over the PA is better…. (Bing, Bing, Bing) Excuse me shoppers, just announcing that the numb-skull shop is now delivering over 10K to the bank, they are wearing the company shirt, please wait outside and do them over! Thank you and also we have 30% off men’s underwear as a red light special.

You see, if I can see it (and I am no rocket scientist) I hate to tell you, so can the baddies.

I think the most entertaining part was the Kid (barely born) that was carrying the calico bag and facebooking at the same time (Multiskilled , I’m truly impressed).

Okay this is the serious part so I am typing with a serious look on my face, when it comes to the transportation of cash (Pointing index finger), you should have systems in

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The next phone call you’re probably gonna make is to the really nice people at your insurance company, just so you can get the money back that was stolen. Of course they will say in a happy voice “Oh didn’t you read the fine print in minus 17 non bold font, your money is only covered whilst in your store, but have a nice day and we are truly sorry that

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Now, I can guarantee by this time you have probably round-kicked every shelf in your office and eating stress tablets like Tim Tams.

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The next best thing is to get a licensed security provider to carry your cash you. (Hint Hint)…. (Only ones that have that type of cover, training and insurance of course).

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Legends of the Nepean

By Greg Martin

Royce Simmons and young admirers with the Winfield Cup after the historic ‘91 grand final victory.

THE publisher, editor and fetcher of cups of coffee for this fine publication suggested I write this edition’s Legends of the Nepean article on Royce Simmons.

“Royce who?” I asked.

Just kidding of course!

If you live in the Nepean and don’t know or haven’t heard about Royce Simmons, then someone or other is reading this article to you!

And you are having trouble understanding all the big words!

Simmo, arguably Penrith’s most beloved son after two decades either playing for or coaching the mighty Panthers, is back to his old stamping ground.

The 53-years-young Panthers legend is once again back in harness for the Panthers, coming on-board late last year as the face of the club’s new super-duper sponsorship program, the Captain’s Club.

Despite all that the Captain’s Club has to offer to its proposed 100 members – and that’s plenty – the two-year sponsorship money isn’t exactly dug out of your fob pocket.

Cost is $15,000 with 16 payments spread out over two years.

For that, members watch home matches in luxury, attend a host of quality functions, take trips to the Melbourne Cup, Barossa Valley to quaff some nice plonk, attend major rugby league representative matches, experience a major race meetings at bush tracks, get to socialise with the players and coaching staff – and much more.

And also share in the ownership of two racehorses to be trained by Tony McEvoy Enough of the plug, already!

If there was one man in this neck of the woods who could sweet-talk people into becoming members of the Captain’s Club – it is Simmo.

After all, the man has form on the board.

While he was helping the Panthers becoming a major force in NRL out on the paddock, Royce was also doing his bit to help fill club coffers as a marketing executive from 1985-1990.

The personable Royce aided by fellow players on his staff - Col Bentley, Mark Geyer and John Cartwright – had little trouble selling the old gold, silver and bronze

sponsorships as well as advertising space in the Panthers Magazine.

“I made a lot of good friends during my time here as a player and coach, and that’s helped me immensely in attracting people to the Captain’s Club,” Royce said.

Royce is thrilled in his new job and the fact he is now back in the Panthers Den. He says he is finding being “back home” cathartic following his shock sacking as head coach of leading English club, St Helens.

“It is a couple of years down the track now but the sacking left me gutted at the time and it still gnaws away at me,” Simmo said.

One could well understand his desolation!

In the 2011 season, Simmo steered St Helens into the Super League grand final in which they were beaten 32-18 by Leeds Rhinos and also into a Challenge Cup semi-final which they lost narrowly to eventual titleholders, Wigan.

“We were unbeaten over the first three rounds of the 2012 season but then lost four games on the trot – one by the odd point, two others by two points and the fourth game by the

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ROYCE SIMMONS everyone pulling in the right direction.

“The two words which come readily to mind to describe what’s happening here now are respect and discipline.

“You have those two vital ingredients and you are well along the path to having a successful football team.”

Simmo has nothing but praise for coach, Ivan Cleary, his coaching staff and the senior players in the squad who are showing inspirational leadership qualities.

“Ivan and his team and the experienced players are doing a fantastic job in putting grunt into this team,” he said.

“I like the way they never give up and keep grinding away – that’s going to win them plenty of football matches!”

But it is not only the football which has Royce being a happy exhooker.

“When I came down here from Gooloogong for my first season in 1980, I was immediately struck by the generosity of the people of Penrith,” Royce said.

“Down the years their generosity of spirit, time, money and support

for not only this club, but the wider community, has amazed me and made me feel proud to be a member of the community.”

Now, here’s a reminder of what a wonderful and inspirational footballer was our boy Royce.

He played 225 games for Penrith (1980-91), making a remarkable exit from the game after posting two tries in the Panthers’ 19-12 grand-final win over Canberra.

He played in 10 Tests for Australia and 10 matches for NSW. He was the Dally M Hooker of the Year in 1984 and named a member of the Panthers Team of Legends in 2004.

Royce coached Hull in the English Super League in 1992-93 and replaced Gus Gould as Panthers coach in 1994, holding that position until the end of the 2001 season.

The Panthers made the finals twice under Simmons’ tenure, in the 1997 Super League finals and National Rugby League season 2000 finals.

Simmons served as the Wests Tigers assistant coach under Tim Sheens from 2003-2010 during which time they took out the 2005 NRL Premiership. He has also worked as Sheens’ assistant coach for the

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two-try margin,” Royce recalled.

“I had a very good team of footballers under me and wasn’t all that worried because I just thought we were going through a flat spot and that we would soon get back to winning ways.

“I was in no doubt that we would have won a trophy or two that season but then out of the blue came the sacking.

“It knocked the crap out of me I can tell you!

Royce’s players were also shattered with the sacking of their much loved and respected coach.

“Leanne (wife) and Demi (daughter) and I stayed in St Helens for four months or so before returning to Australia and having players come around and to our home and fans on the street offering their sympathies did put salve on the wound,” Simmo said.

But he’s back home now and very excited about the Panthers’ prospects in 2014.

“The feeling around the club reminds me of what it was like around here in the build-up to our first premiership win in 1991.

“This is one happy club with

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Then it was off to St Helens before returning to be Sheens’ assistant coach at Wests Tigers in 2012.

Royce Simmons was nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by Kerrie Martin.

If you know a local legend, send us a nomination at greg@nepeannews.com.au

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Vintage quilts on show

AT this year’s Airing of the Quilts at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum on the 12 and 13th of April, there will be a special display of vintage quilts from the 1930s and 40s on loan from Kaye and Bruce Brown’s Finishing Touch quilting service at Glenmore, near Camden. The quilts are from their private collection.

After the 2013 October bushfires in the Blue Mountains, that left hundreds without their homes and possessions, the quilters banded together with friends and many helpers to make quilts for those who had lost everything. They concentrated on the children and supplied quilts to five pre-schools in the Springwood area. Each child that had lost their

home received a beautiful hand made comfort quilt.

Within five weeks of the fires, 193 quilts were given away. Some came from quilters in Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and four lovely quilts from New Zealand.

This year marks the sixth Caring Hearts Community Quilters Airing of the Quilts and 10 years as a group. They have made over 1,500 quilts in this time, all going to local hospitals for palliative care and neonatal wards, Barnardos, Prince of Wales Children Hospital, women’s and youth refuges and local people in need.

For more information, call Margaret Collier on 4735 2058.

Secret debate

Knights and Dames – an honour or a flop?

He Says........................... .........................She Says METHINKS the Prime Minister has been spending too much time watching the ‘Lets do the Time Warp again’ segment from Rocky Horror or maybe ‘Back to the Future”.

There could be no other logical reason to put ‘Knighthoods” back on the table in our country.

Strike me lucky, we are facing a myriad of national hurdles in Australia and the best solution from our PM is to look at the reintroduction of Imperial Honours.

My initial thought was that this was an early April Fool’s Day joke, but he is actually serious.

What a slap in the face for proud Australians who have given exemplary service to our Great Southern Land.

What is next, drop the anthem and reintroduce “God Save the Queen”.

In history, knights wore iron armour, rode big horses and armed

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themselves with swords and lances - what relevance does that have to an award for service today? This is not the 13th century and Mr Abbott may liken himself to King Arthur, but he is the only one who would.

If I was to ever receive an award for service (highly unlikely), I would want it to be an Australian award determined by Australians, not a British award approved by the Queen of another Country It is bad enough that we have not grown up enough to be a republic with our own identity, but to regress to a nation of bowers and scrapers to the head of England is a sad day for all those Australians who gave their all and in some cases their lives to make Australia the proud nation it is today.

Let us hope that sanity eventually prevails within the Canberra lunatic asylum.

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OKAY, so I confess it all sounds a little outdated, but still, I think those who are bestowed with such an honour would feel very proud of their achievement - and we shouldn’t act like bogans about it and take away their glory!

If anyone is chosen that is so offended by it, guess what? They don’t have to accept it.

And for the rest of us who aren’t chosen - we should be celebrating the Australians who are given such a title – not whingeing about the fine print. Surely we have more to worry about in our day to day lives without obsessing over someone being called Sir or Dame before their name? Woopti doo - big deal – it’s not going to change my life in any way!

It annoys me that

whenever people achieve anything in this country the finger-pointers come out in force to rain on their parade.

And most of those who are so offended by people of note being appointed as a knight or a dame are people that could never in a million years have the opportunity to receive such an honour, so they be as offended as they like – they’re not in the running to be one!

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has taken us back to a respectable country after having been government by turkeys who made us the laughing stock of the world.

If the worst we can say about him is that he has dared to give titles to Australians who’ve earned the right to a certain level of respect, I think we are doing okay!

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Royal Exchange Inn I GUESS it is time for another St Marys’ licensed establishment – The Royal Exchange. Charles Ellis was born in Ireland and he was well known and liked in the district. He married Annie Callaghan at St Mary Magdalene Church in 1846. He was granted a publican’s license in April 1853 and opened his “Royal Exchange” hotel on the Western Road, South Creek. Also in 1853, not long after obtaining his license he was burgled between the hours of one and two o’clock in the morning and a trunk containing wearing apparel and £57 in notes and silver was stolen. The box was beneath the bed in which Charles and his wife were asleep and it was surmised that the thief must have been well acquainted with this fact because everything else in the house was undisturbed. Charles only awoke when he heard the opening of his back door when the robber escaped and before he could raise any alarm or make after the burglar who used the darkness of the night to clear off with his booty. A messenger was dispatched to Penrith for the Chief Constable who arrived daybreak with a search warrant. Charles had his suspicions about a certain individual, and his house and premises were searched but nothing was found. The perpetrator had mounted his horse and taken the road to Parramatta. Upon searching some paddocks immediately in the rear of the suspect’s property, they found a roll of papers and a black lace veil that was part of the stolen property about six yards from his fence.

About forty yards from this spot behind a large stump was discovered the trunk, emptied of its contents and the money gone. In the hurry the robber had left a £1 note close by where he had evidently laid the rest as he removed them from the box and 2/- in the bottom of the box. Upon the return home of the suspect about eight o’clock, and after a smart resistance, he was taken into custody and safely lodged in Penrith lock-up. He received a private hearing and was remanded until the next day. It was lamented that “the affair is the more to be regretted as Charles was a man struggling with a large family and only just obtained a publican’s license. Charles was for several years attached to the police of the district and by his integrity and uniform good conduct had deservedly gained the esteem and good wishes of all classes of society in this neighbourhood”. In June 1855 an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald stated “To be sold by Private Contract, the Lease and Goodwill of that well known Public house situate in the village of St Marys opposite the Market Square the great camping ground of the Western road, known by the sign of the Royal Exchange. There are five years of the lease unexpired - the nominal rent twenty pounds a year. Any party wishing to realise a fortune by public business, early application will be necessary. For further particulars apply to Charles Ellis, on the premises”. James Hackett of the Woolpac Inn bought the Royal Exchange in July, 1855. He put an advertisement in the newspaper giving caution to any member of the public against “taking the house and premises on the Western Road known as the “Royal Exchange Inn” without my sanction in writing”. On selling his inn to James, Charles then concentrated on building several bridges in different parts of the

district as well as a number of houses. He built his residence in Queen Street at St Marys where he kept an impressive vegetable garden at the front of his residence. In 1859 he was one of the subscribers for the restoration of the St Marys’ Cathedral – the money was collected

by Robert Lysaght within the St Marys’ district. Charles gave 2/6.

Many people in the district subscribed to this worthy cause. Charles died in November 1897 at the age of 88 years and is buried at St Mary Magdalene cemetery along with his wife Annie who died at the age of 84 in September 1910. Hugh James and John Henry, two sons of Charles and Annie are buried at St Mary Magdalene cemetery.

Georgina, one of his daughters married George Thomas Bennett one of the Bennett Wagon family. She died in 1933 and is buried with her husband at St Marys’ General Cemetery. In April 1858 George Robert Matthews was then granted the license for the “Royal Exchange Hotel”, still situated in one of the O’Connell terraced houses on the Highway. (above photo, taken in 1898). In 1855 in a Nepean Times article regarding the first post office in St Marys, this building known as O’Connell’s long terrace was built from some of the bricks from the same kiln as the bricks in St Mary Magdalene church while others were made in O’Connell’s paddock (Frogmore Farm) not far from Alderman William Garner’s place and were carted by Harry (Henry) Maskey. William Woodland lived in the eastern end of the building while other parts of it were unfinished and a delightful home of all the swallows in the district where they built their nests and laid eggs to the delight of the boys who pinched them. The outside walls were nothing to look at, being anything in the shape of whitewash or any kind of colouring and without widows or verandahs and looked like a long brick kiln. Rev. Father Brennan was the first resident priest who took up his quarters in the building in 1856. According to the article “the eastern end of the building had been a post office twice, a pub three times and a bank. It had been known as the “Bee Hive”, the “Carriers Home” and the “Volunteer Hotel” by James Bennett who added the verandah”. In February 1860 an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald stated that “The public house known as the “Carriers’ Home situated at St. Mary’s South Creek (now occupied by Mr. George Matthews) was to be let. It has been a licensed house for seven years, has a good connection and is without exception, the best stand for business in the township. Rent, moderate. Further terms and particulars apply to J. HACKETT, Wool Pack Inn, St. Marys, South Creek.” Look out for George Matthews of the “Royal Exchange Inn” Information from various sources Lyn Forde, Vice-President of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc

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Celebrating local achievements by women IN support of International Women’s Day more than 80 women came together from across Western Sydney to inspire change and celebrate at the Ropes Crossing Community Hub. Developed by Lend Lease, the Ropes Crossing community hub hosted local residents, local businesses including ABI Group, Kidsafe (NSW) and Lend Lease staff celebrating women’s achievements and involvement in the local community.

Guests were joined by speakers, Nene Brown from Kallico Catering who spoke about the cultural challenges Aboriginal women in our communities encounter every day and how she has assisted Aboriginal women to overcome some of these challenges by giving them opportunities to work for her in her catering business.

Ropes Crossing resident Ninia Figueroa also spoke about finding the right balance between being a full time mum, full time wife, a full time employed worker for a pharmaceutical company as well as managing her own home based business as a Personal Beauty Consultant/Team builder for Mary Kay. Lend Lease General Manager NSW Communities, Arthur Ilias said

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the event was a great success and highlighted the importance of women in the local community.

“The event was a great opportunity to recognise the significant contribution women make to our local community both socially, politically and economically and to champion opportunities for progression and development. The unique stories of the women here today demonstrate that there is a real need to continue to

take action supporting positive change for all women.”

Guests were treated to a performance by The Australian International Magic Festival who thrilled the audience with a captivating and spectacular magic show.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.

International Women’s Day is a time

to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of the communities they live in. The event was represented by women across all generations, across all nations and cultures and across all walks of life.

The event was supported by Lend Lease and hosted by volunteer, Michele Ellery.

What do women want?

A regular column to answer your medical cosmetic queries

REJUVEN8 attended The What Women Want expo at the Panthers pavilion over the weekend. We had our own stall at the expo and had the opportunity to see and speak with a variety of women.

As the weekend unfolded it was a huge success. We were busy giving away water bottles, goodie bags, speaking with women and of course, having a great time!

That’s when it got me thinking.

We all know there have been some major beauty trends throughout history, going back to the desire to have a pale complexion, heavy eyeliner and coloured lips in the 1950’s. To women having a more wild look and thin figures in the 1960’s. To the well known trends of today bushy brows, trout pouts, spray tans, stickstraight hair, injectables, barely there Brazilians—we ladies have done it all in the name of beauty!

So what do women want at Rejuven8?

Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin that is clear of pigmentation, acne, rosacea, a skin care that will do what it says, cosmetic tattooing, weight loss, liposculpture, and the very long list goes on and on!

At Rejuven8 we have a wide range

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It is also surprisingly affordable compared to other injectables on the market!

And of course, the ever so famous anti-wrinkle injections are always popular. Used in frown lines, crows feet, foreheads, chins, sweaty underarms and sweaty hands, it has

been our most popular treatment since we opened in 2006 and still is! It is quick, painless and you can even have it done in your lunch break without anybody guessing where you’ve been!

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Experiencing early labour ELIGIBLE birthing mothers have been given the opportunity to experience the early stages of labour in the comfort of their own homes as a result of a clinical redesign project that was implemented in Nepean Hospital’s Birth Unit in January 2013.

The project, which focuses on refining induction processes to improve the patient journey, has shown remarkable improvements across a number of target areas, including: a six per cent decrease in instrumental births a five per cent decrease in caesarean sections, and an 11 per cent increase in vaginal births.

A major element of the redesign project was a three-month trial of a new ‘Prostin cervical ripening procedure’, which commenced in June 2013, and has received extensive positive feedback from mothers.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Clinical Redesign Program Manager, Linda Green, says the procedure involved having the mother arrive at the Feto-Maternal

Assessment Unit early so induction could commence by 9:00am.

“The patient was administered Prostin, and, if they were assessed as low-risk and met the criteria outlined in the policy, they were given the option to return to the comfort of home (if they wished), until they needed to return to hospital,” Linda said.

A total of 122 women were included in the trial, with 35 per cent able to return home following the first administration of Prostin.

The trial has been so successful it has been extended for three months with a view to publishing the findings.

A number of other hospitals are implementing similar procedures.

It’s time to paint STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith announced that artists with a penchant for painting ‘en plein air’ will have the chance to win $20,000 with the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, which is now open for entries. One of the only art prizes in Australia to celebrate this unique art form, the Prize is awarded to the best ‘en plein air’, or outdoor, painting of a landscape in New South Wales.

“Everyone from professional to emerging artists will have the opportunity to compete for the coveted Prize, and for the chance to be included in an exhibition of finalists at Parliament House from June to August. Entries typically celebrate just about every corner of New South Wales from our natural, rural, regional, urban and suburban surrounds,” said Stuart Ayres.

“Penrith has many wonderful and unique landscapes, and I would encourage local artists to enter and make sure we are represented in the Prize.”

Artists can enter up to two en plein air paintings of a New South Wales landscape, painted at any time. Past winners have included Guy Maestri, John Bokor, Noel

McKenna, Isabel Gomez, Rodney Pople and Euan Macleod.

Entries will be accepted from Tuesday 1 April – Thursday 17 April via electronic submission.

Finalists will be notified in May, and the winner will be announced at an awards hosted by the Parliament during the exhibition in June. This year, the Parliament will also host a special Salon Des Refuses exhibition alongside the main Prize.

For more information, including important dates, conditions of entry and the entry form please visit www.pleinair.com.au or phone 02 9230 2893.

Stand up and paddle Hawkesbury/Nepean River Stand Up Paddle Board School & Hire caters for children from 8 years of age We cater for parties, social gropus, corporate & families

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STAND Up Paddle boarding (SUP) or in Hawaiian language Hoe he’e nalu is an emerging global sport for all ages.

SUP Surfing was founded in Peru and then developed in the Hawiian Islands.

Chas Groom of Hawkesbury/ Nepean River Stand Up Paddle Board School & Hire bases the popularity of SUP Boarding to beginners because within an hour lesson people are becoming comfortable with paddle boarding.

In less than 10 years SUP has gone from the surf to almost all watercourses around the globe in every country.

Hawkesbury/Nepean River SUP Board School & Hire is proud to be the first ASI qualified and accredited Stand Up Paddle board School in Western Sydney.

They cater for children from 8 years of age, for parties, social groups, corporate parties and families.

The classes their school offer include all equipment and we have great specials for April 2014 only: Learn to SUP 1 ½ hour lesson for $40

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You will learn to confidently and safely, ride a paddle board.

Chas is an experienced waterman and is an ASI qualified SUP Board Instructor. He also holds a current maritime boat license, an Ocean Rescue Award and First Aid Certificates.

“This is a wonderful sport that offers great health benefits, is safe, relaxing and whilst giving you a healthy workout, can be shared by the whole family,” Chas said.

“My motto is: ‘All we leave is paddle strokes in the water and footprints on the sand’.”

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Off to never-never land

By Kerrie Martin

SLEEP with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight because Damage Inc, the Australian Metallica tribute band will be taking to the stage at the Colyton Hotel on April 5.

Nothing else matters once Sydney boys Clint, George, Brad and Drew light up the stage at the Collo; they will Seek & Destroy!

For ten years Damage Inc has brought their Metallica tribute to the crazy ‘Tallica fans of Australia, so this special decade anniversary show promises to be an experience you’ll never forget.

The show first hit the road in March 2004 and after playing a handful of gigs, the word quickly spread that this rocking cover band really know their stuff and were serious about moving ahead.

Being able to brandish the kind of musical fire-power that Metallica has unleashed for more than two decades, Damage Inc has plugged right into the strength of Metallica’s music and helped heavy music shine.

Damage Inc recreate the live Metallica experience so well, you’ll swear you have just seen the heavy metal legends themselves.

Covering songs from Metallica’s 30 plus year career, Damage Inc is a band not to be missed if you love your heavy metal.

The American band Metallica first formed in 1981 and earned a growing fan-base in the underground music community and were described as one of the most influential and “heavy” thrash metal albums.

Metallica has released nine studio albums, four live albums, five extended plays, 25 music videos, and 37 singles. The band has won nine Grammy Awards, and has had five consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200, making Metallica the first band to do so.

Metallica is now of course a household name and it is the seventh biggest selling band in America. Kicking off at 8.30pm to 9pm. on April 5, circle this one on your calendar as one of the notto-be-missed local gigs of the year!

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Show like no other

THE Camden Show is on again - where the city meets the country - showcasing local agricultural, horticultural, industrial and commercial resources through competition, exhibition and entertainment.

With over 40,000 visitors each year, the show also provides an important rural educational event for youth, children and families. So no matter where you are from, or what you like or what your interests are, there is something for everyone at The Camden Show.

The Camden Show Society is not for profit organisation run almost entirely by volunteers and with the help of dozens of community organisations. It is an agricultural show run “by the people, for the people.” The whole town becomes

involved with the Show and there are generations of families who participate in the show each year.

There’s horses, cattle, goats, alpacas and many other animals.

Carnival rides, showbags, brumby run, sheepdog drials and much. Much more.

Other favourites such as wood chopping, grand parade, sideshow alley and fireworks ensure that there is something for absolutely everyone!

2014 sees the introduction of a MilitaryTattoo, in conjunction with the Camden Branch of the RSL, in preparation for the 2015 Centenary of the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli.

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Step back in time

JOKES

EVENTS

1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.

1860 - The first successful United States Pony Express run from Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, begins.

1882 - American Old West: Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford.

1885 - Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for his engine design.

1888 - The first of 11 unsolved brutal murders of women committed in or near the impoverished Whitechapel district in the East End of London, occurs (Jack the Ripper).

1895 - The trial in the libel case brought by Oscar Wilde begins, eventually resulting in his imprisonment on charges of homosexuality.

1922 - Joseph Stalin becomes the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

1936 - Bruno Richard Hauptmann is executed for the kidnapping and death of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., the baby son of pilot Charles Lindbergh.

1981 - The Osborne 1, the first successful portable computer, is unveiled at the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco.

BIRTHS 1798 1783 1898 1924 1924 1942 1961

- Charles Wilkes, American naval officer and explorer (d.1877) - Washington Irving, American historian and author (d. 1859).

- Henry Luce, American publisher, co-founded Time Magazine (d. 1967).

- Doris Day, American actress and singer.

- Marlon Brando, American actor (d. 2004.

- Wayne Newton, American singer and actor.

- Eddie Murphy, American actor, director, and screenwriter.

DEATHS 1882 1982 1990 1991

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Jesse James, American criminal (b. 1847).

Warren Oates, American actor (b. 1928).

Sarah Vaughan, American singer (b. 1924).

Graham Greene, English author, playwright, and critic (b. 1904).

Sir Winston Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer, and an artist. The great man was renowned for his quick wit. ”If you are going through hell, keep going.” ”A lady came up to me one day and said ‘Sir! You are drunk‛, to which I replied ‘I am drunk today madam, and tomorrow I shall be sober but you will still be ugly.”

3. “We can always count on the Americans to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all the other possibilities.”

4. “You have enemies? Good. That means you‛ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.”

5. “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”

6. “Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”

7. Lady Astor: “Winston, if I were your wife I‛d put poison in your coffee.”

Winston Churchill: “Nancy, if I were your husband I‛d drink it.”

8. “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened.”

9. “Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those others that have been tried from time to time.”

10. “A fanatic is one who can‛t change his mind and won‛t change the subject.”

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Fun galore at the Penrith working truck show IT is anticipated by local families annually, attended by enthusiasts from across the country and loved by all who take the time to check it out - the Penrith Working Truck Show is here again. Back for its 27th year, the annual show is celebrating with another huge day of non-stop entertainment, rides and unique exhibits on Sunday, April 6th , that combine to create the spectacular event, which is recognised as one of Penrith’s major events. 20,000 people flock to the Penrith Museum of Fire for the event each year, which is supported by the transport industry across Australia. This event is regarded as a ‘must see’ not only by local residents but by the entire national transport industry. We have exhibits on display from states across the country and crowds who travel from all over to experience the show each year.” There will be hundreds of vehicles on display, from the hugh B Doubles to custom trucks, plastered with chrome detailing and spectacular airbrushing. Together with the outstanding collection of Fire Engines owned by the Museum.

Live entertainment will keep show attendees on their feet all day long, with country rock stars like McAlister Kemp and The Wolfe Brothers supported by many more.

Kids will be kept busy with a huge selection of 21 free rides, free fairy floss, free face painting and other activities that are sure to keep parents happy too. “There really is something to enjoy here for everyone and to make is better, the value for money at the Penrith Working Truck Show is unsurpassed by any other show,” Mr White said. Tickets for adults are $30 and with each adult ticket purchase, three children can enter for free. For this cost, all rides, entertainment, activities and exhibits inside the show are free.

Being a registered charity event, all funds from the Show will be used for the education of families in fire safety, for the preservation of fire history and supported by local firefighters, who are helping to run the event.

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SUDOKU: EASY

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Bobotie INGREDIENTS: 1 kg minced lamb 2 large dried peaches, chopped 1/2 cup seeded raisins, chopped 1 slice white bread 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon madras style curry powder 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar salt and pepper 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 small eggs 1/4 cup almonds 2 lemon or bay leaves

SOLUTION: 20th March

INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 with no duplicates

METHOD: Preheat oven to 200.Soak dried fruit in water for 30 mins, drain and set aside.

Heat butter or oil in large frypan, broen mince then remove mince into a large bowl.

Add the onions to the frypan and

some extra oil if needed, fry until soft but not coloured. Add curry powder, sugar, salt and pepper and stir for one minute. Stir in lemon juice and bring to simmer, then pour contents of the pan over meat. Add milk soaked bread, i egg and the peaches, raisins and almonds. knead by hand until all combined well.

Pack the lamb into greased lasagne dish and tuck the bay leaves under the surface of the meat.

Beat one egg with 3/4 cup milk, season lightly and pour over the surface of the meat. Bake in oven for 40 minutes until the surface is browned and firm.

Serve hot with boiled rice and vegetables.

WHO AM I? from page 8

I am Wayne Willmington for Vintage FM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Send your letters to the editor to kerrie@nepeannews.com.au Help after fall I wanted to pass on a thankyou to the two ladies and gentleman who assisted me after I slipped on the ramp at St Clair shops on March 24th. You help with the trolley and picking me up and getting the groceries into the car for me was most appreciated.

Regards, Geoff Moore St Clair

Sad for Samuel Just wanted to say what a beautiful article by Kerrie Martin about the little boy who drowned, Samuel Morris. I cried all the way through it, such a very sad story written from the heart.

Mrs Cook Penrith

No airport I deeply fear what will become of our peaceful home life in St.Clair if the airport at Badgerys Creek is allowed to proceed. I struggle to understand why our State and Federal politicians believe they have our approval for an airport.

David Borger of the Sydney Business Alliance stated that 2.9% of Western Sydney homes would be directly impacted by aircraft noise. The reality is 2.9% represents thousands upon thousands of homes. The unfortunate reality for St.Clair is our home would be constantly bombarded with aircraft noise.

The ugly truth is there has not been a recent Environmental Impact Report.

No details on Curfews and/or proposed Flight Paths have been released.

Additionally there is no guarantee the Jobs that will be created by an Airport will be filled by Western Sydney residents. Opposition to an Airport at Badgerys Creek will increase substantially once these details are released.

It feels like this decision is being rushed through with little or no consultation with the residents of Western Sydney. . I don’t feel it’s fair to let bureaucrats and politicians who don’t even live in the Western Sydney determine our future.

Democracy has not died. The State Election is 12months away. Residents of Western Sydney have earned the right to vote on a decision that will impact on our families and our homes. Arrogant Politicians & Bureaucrats need to remember that Governments must not & should not hide their intentions before an Election…. Example – “ There will be no Carbon Tax under a Government I lead”.

Ben Williams

No airport The people who voted for an Airport in Badgerys Creek did not think before they voted.

1) Think of the noise factor 2) Think of the pollution into Warragamba Dam. 3) Think how many fuel trucks will be rolling into our area EVERYDAY 4) Who wants to sit on a plane for 23 hours and then take one and a half hours into the CBD. 5) Not everyone flies but EVERYONE needs better Hospital Service. If there is enough money for another Airport spend it on Hospitals.

6) EVERYONE needs WATER spend the money on another Dam. 7) Extend Mascot Airport.

Jan Cooke St Clair Resident

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By Greg Martin

THE roof nearly lifted off the Old Tin Shed at Richmond Greyhound Club on March 22 when the combatants did battle in the final two bouts on yet another action-packed night of amateur boxing.

The main event, a title match between local hero, Daniel Lewis and tough-as-teak Mo Youseff was a ripsnorter and had the big crowd roaring themselves hoarse but unbelievably the din was even louder in the main preliminary.

Coming out of the red and blue corners to do battle for the Australian Small Men Championship belt were two unbeaten fighters who did their utmost to keep that tag at the end of three rugged rounds.

In the blue corner was Naz “No Fear” Kheir, 127cm tall, and from the red corner, Allan “Ship ‘em Out” Shipley, two centimetres shorter than his rival but much the fitter.

This was no tap-and-run show from these two old mates!

Once the first bell sounded, all thoughts of mateship went out the window as both, urged on by the vociferous spectators, stood toe-totoe and delivered every punch in the book.

Naz Kheir (l) and Allan Shipley exchange lefts hooks during their torrid three-round bout.

Allan, throwing punches like a whirling dervish, had the better of the opening stanza and had Naz in a fair bit of bother with his tactics of getting up close and letting loose.

However Naz squared the scores in the second, taking on his corner’s advice by keeping his rival at arm’s length and scoring points from long range.

So it all came down to the final stanza.

Naz flew out of his corner and for the next 30 seconds trapped Allan on the ropes and gave him broadsides

with lefts and rights.

The crowd went bananas and roared out for their favourite – the atmosphere was just amazing!

The opening salvo by Allan left both men fighting for their breath but that didn’t stop them trying to end it with one haymaker for the remainder of the round.

We all knew it was going to be a close decision and so it was with Naz’s amazing burst in the third getting him the nod by split decision.

The crowd had hardly regained their breath when Daniel Lewis and

Mo Youseff entered the ring to fight for the Sydney Metropolitan 75kg Championship.

Already the holder of three Sydney Metropolitan belts at lighter weights, the 20-year-old Daniel put in one his best performances against the courageous Youseff to win a unanimous points decision.

Youseff was totally outclassed by Daniel who is a raging favourite to win the 69kg title at the national titles in Perth in May and earn a berth on the Commonwealth Games boxing squad.

Youseff was very fortunate not to have had an early night as his opponent put him down to the canvas in the first and second rounds and standing-eight counts were applied in all three rounds.

Adding to a thoroughly entertaining evening were another 18 bouts, foot-tapping music, the energetic and colourful dancers from Cheryl Ayoub’s Fusion Dance, and the very beautiful round-card girl, Georgia Eaglesham, who was greeted with roars of delight from the predominantly male audience whenever she entered the ring.

Promoters, Jason Lewis (Drop Bomb Boxing) Mark Hardman (Box ‘n’ Burn) are to be congratulated on yet another fine promotion.

Flames sign Panthers star

By Noel Rowsell

THE Brydens Sydney Uni Flames have re-signed former WNBL MVP and Australian Opals player Rohanee Cox for the 2014-15 Wattle Valley WNBL season.

Cox is the third player to commit her future to the club after the Flames recently re-signed 269-game WNBL veteran Lauren King and boom Penrith Panthers youngster Tahlia Tupaea, whom Cox will play alongside in this year’s Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition.

Cox has played 266 games in the WNBL, including 23 games for the Flames in season 2013-14 – in which she excelled.

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games silver medallist contributed all over the court, averaging 13.7 points per game, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

It was this form that led her to being jointly named last season’s Brydens Sydney Uni Flames MVP alongside KatieRae Ebzery.

“I’m very happy to be back on board with the Flames and I’m already looking forward to playing again with girls next season,” said Cox. “Karen (Dalton) who has always been

Rohanee Cox launches a field goal attempt against the Bruins. Photo courtesy Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)

there to help and support me, so it’s great to know that I’m going to continue to work with her.”

Flames Head Coach, Karen Dalton, was pleased to re-sign one of the team’s and league’s premier players.

“Rohanee was an integral part of the team last season,” said Dalton.

“She is incredibly versatile. Rohanee plays in different positions and can defend against different types of players. She also brings great energy to the team.”

On the local scene, a 3 on 3 competition for under 13, under 15, under 17 and opens will be conducted at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre on April 16.

There is a maxiumum of five players per team and if you nominate before next Monday (April 7), the nomination fee is just $60 per player – after that it will cost $70.

Each player receives a reversible playing singlet, 3-3 brand basketball bag and a water bottle plus the opportunity to participate in a thrill-a-move competition.

The 3 on 3 tournament is sponsored by Penrith OPionee Panthers, Penrith Panthers Basketball and Sopul Sports.

For all the good oil on the tournament go to www.facebook.com/ groups/1453225164911501

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Macca’s sponsor MG Cup RUGBY League’s Mark Geyer Cup is back in season 2014, bigger and better than ever with more players, more schools and more teams lining up across the three age divisions – under 14’s, under 16’s and opens.

And with a major sponsor on board for the first time - Frank Meduri who owns McDonald’s outlets at North Penrith, North St Marys and Cambridge Gardens.

Mr Meduri is providing three $250 scholarships for the players of the series in the three age divisions as well as 500 McDonald’s vouchers which will be used as man-of-thematch prizes across all games.

The scholarships can be spent by the parents of the players on purchasing school uniforms, text books or sporting equipment.

Mr Meduri, always a strong

supporter of worthwhile causes, jumped at the opportunity to sponsor the Mark Geyer Cup after learning the rules governing player participation.

“I was struck by Mark’s implementation of the rules which must be adhered to by the boys if they are to represent their schools in the competition,” Frank said.

Players can only participate in the competition if they meet a set of regulations which include school attendance, dress and respect for teachers and fellow students.

Mark Geyer was thrilled by Frank’s generosity in sponsoring the after school-hours competition which kicks off with the first round of games on May 6 and concludes with grand finals day at Sportingbet Stadium on June 25.

“The main aim of the Mark Geyer cup is to introduce new players to rugby league – last year we had 173 kids play their first games – but these prizes Frank from McDonald’s is providing just adds immensely to the competition,” Mark said.

Schools competing in 2014 are: Chifley-Mt Druitt (14’s/16’s);

ON THE MAT THE Nepean District Pennant season proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank has reached the midway stage with five rounds completed.

At the completion of Round 5 the standings are as follows: Grade 1 – Austral 23, Glenbrook Panthers 20, Blacktown Workers 18, Penrith 15, Blacktown City 11 and Wallacia 3.

Grade 2 – Penrith 15.5, Austral 14.5, St Marys RSL and Springwood 13 and Kingswood 4.

Grade 3 – Penrith 17, St Marys RSL 16, Blacktown Workers 15, Windsor and Glenbrook Panthers 13 and Springwood 10.

Grade 4 – Springwood 22, Penrith 19, St Marys RSL 16.5, Pitt Town 16, Blacktown City 9 and Glenbrook Panthers 7.5.

Grade 5.1 – Windsor 16, Kingswood and Blacktown City 14, Penrith 9 and Wallacia 4.

Grade 5.2 – Wisemans Ferry 16.5, Blacktown Workers 15, Glenbrook Panthers 12.5, St Marys RSL 8.5 and

Austral 7.5.

Grade 6.1 – Kingswood 25, Austral 15.5, Glenbrook Panthers 15, St Marys RSL 14, Springwood 10 and Penrith 4.5.

Grade 6.2 – Richmond 19.5, Blacktown Workers 19, Penrith 10, Windsor 9.5 and Glenbrook Panthers 2.

Grade 7.1 – Blacktown City 26, Windsor and Penrith 16, Glenbrook Panthers 13, Austral 12 and Blacktown Workers 7.

Grade 7.2 – Blacktown Workers 27, Kingswood 21, Richmond 17.5, Glenbrook Panthers 13, Windsor 8.5 and Penrith 3.

THE 2014 Veterans Day was held at Penrith Bowling Club on Thursday, March 20 and was conducted by Nepean District Bowling Association in conjunction with the government’s Seniors Week.

One hundred and eight bowlers, all over the age of 70, took to the greens for an afternoon of bowls and enjoyment.

Cranebrook (14’s/16’s); Kingswood (opens); Hawkesbury (14’s/16’s);l Winmalee (16’s/opens); Blaxland (14’s); Xavier College (14’s/16’s); Chifley-Dunheved (16’s); Jamison HS (14’s/16’s/opens); Nepean CAPA (14’s/16’s); Richmond HS (16’s/ opens); Riverstone (14’s/16’s); Glenmore Park HS (14’s/16’s).

With Col Crossingham

New friendships were established and some old ones renewed.

The bowlers came from clubs from across the district including Austral, Blacktown Workers, Glenbrook Panthers, Kingswood, Penrith, Richmond and Windsor.

The event is played in two categories. The first being Veterans aged between 70 and 74 and Super Veterans over the age of 75.

The oldest bowler playing was Ken Henson from Penrith at the ripe old age of 87.

The winners of the Veterans event were Ted Court, Bill Thorn and Robert Cox from Windsor and the runners-up were John Harmer, Don ‘Dizzy’ Davis and Ted Sommerville.

The super Veteran winners were Ron Carter, Col Crouch and Kevin Smith from Windsor and the runnersup were Ron Fuller, Aub Gardiner and Tony Biggs from Richmond.

All bowlers were presented with badges. The event will be hosted by Richmond in 2015.

NOW on to the results from the Club Fours at St Marys RSL Bowlers.

Semi Finals: Brad Johnson, Tim Barnes, Rick Perry and Mal Cameron 32 defeated Martin Baker, Brian Wright, Jock Brown, Steve Swan 8; Terry Guyatt, Kevin Wilton, Bill McNeilly and Dave Gray 21 edged out Joe White, Jeff Perry, Jim Weston and Ian Henricksen 17.

Final: Brad Johnson, Tim Barnes, Rick Perry and Mal Cameron 21 defeated Terry Guyatt, Kevin Wilton, Bill McNeilly and Dave Gray 8.

MEMBERS of Nepean District were once again saddened by the passing of another bowls stalwart, Past President Albert Lobley.

Albert served in many positions on district committees such as the Match Committee and Greens Committee.

Albert also served as Vice President, Senior Vice President and President.

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MG IS CERTAINLY NO STRAW MAN THE results are in! And contrary to what many may think, hallelujah they found a brain.

Regular readers of this column will know that the other week I scooted off to Melbourne to get my melon checked, In particular my brain, and what Dr Alan Pearce and his team of “brainiacs” at Deacon University found was a brain that was a tad slow on the uptake but generally in good nick for an ex-footballer around my age (45).

With the recent concussion discussion centred around just what type of affect head knock after head knock had on a footballer’s brain I decided, for my own peace of mind, to get mine checked.

What followed was two hours of probing while testing my dexterity, reflex, and memory.

The good doctor and his staff concluded that while I was “OK” in some tests, I was less than that in others.

One hundred men, both those that had never played a contact sport before and those that had, undertook the exact same test as I over the course of the past six months.

The endeavour of the testing is to try and get anyone who may have a brain injury or brain ‘scarring” to train the brain again and revitalize it.

Unknown to me, and I bet many, is that if there is damage to your brain it can be healed.

Just like a broken bone or ruptured muscle!

Alan Pearce suggests that with stringent brain training, even those with more severe brain trauma than your average, can at least get it functioning again.

As I bid farewell and I thanked the team for their help and I quickly asked the doc: “Outta 10 mate, what would you give me?”

“Six out of 10,” was his reply.

Let the brain training begin!

Footnote: At time of print I hadn’t yet received my schedule to start the 12 months of brain training, as soon as I do I’ll let you know what it involves.

ONE of the better initiatives the Penrith Panthers have introduced to their game-day experience is the Chairman’s Lounge - an area in a ballroom in the western grandstand that sits around 200 people in tables of 10.

Andrew Voss usually hosts it and it’s a fantastic way to watch the footy.

Last Saturday week was a great day. Not only did my young bloke Logan make his Holden Cup U/20’s debut, but I caught up with an old teammate whom I hadn’t seen for 20 years - Chris “Louie” Mortimer.

Look up the word “competitor” or the word “tough bastard” (I know that’s more than one word) and a picture of Louie Mortimer will look straight back at you.

The irony in Louie being back watching the Panthers after such a long time away was the fact the Panthers beat the Bulldogs in what could only be described as an heroic victory, with Matty Moylan converting from the sideline to win on the bell.

Joined by his lovely wife Di, and Brian Tracey (my first manager/mentor) and his wife Helen and son Pete it was a grand feeling of déjà vu.

There’s a great feel in-and-around this year’s mountain men.

Membership is flying (thank you to those who signed up,) the football team is going great, and the Chairman’s Lounge is bringing back memories of what made this club the great club it is.

It would bring a tear to a glass eye!

See you at the game.

LIGHTING UP NETBALL STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith, attended the Blue Mountains Netball Association (BMNA) 2014 Winter Comp Opening Day to announce their successful application for funding through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program.

“I am pleased to announce that the BMNA will receive a grant of $37,565 under the 2013 Community Building Partnership Program,” said Stuart Ayres.

Jenny Walker, President said the association is delighted to receive the funds which will be used to install lighting on three of its sealed playing courts.

The netball courts at Lapstone run a winter and twilight

competition over 10 months of the year and cater for over 1600 players and officials. The installation of lighting on the three sealed courts will allow BMNA to expand its competition and increase netball participation in the local community.

Stuart Ayres said the Community Building Partnerships provide an important opportunity for community groups to secure improvements to essential facilities, infrastructure and meeting places that will benefit the local community.

“I will look forward in continuing to work with BMNA and other local organisations to find ways to assist them in their capacity to support our community,” added Stuart Ayres.

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We’ve continued to have a bit of luck with the out of the barriers and I fully expect this following lot to put some of the folding stuff into our kicks.

CROOKED STICK: Pat Webster’s filly took a Canterbury maiden stylishly late last year. Hit the line hard when fourth in her recent Randwick trial assignment.

FURBISH: Unraced, yet unbeaten in his two Wyong trials for Allan Denham, a very astute trainer who knows how to get them ready fresh. Capable of putting a few minor events together.

LEAVESDEN: Paul Perry’s unraced 2YO is by

boom sire, I Am Invincible. Two decent trials bode well for his future.

LUCKY CHAPPY: Irish-bred grey from the Chris Waller stable. Very smooth in his recent Rosehill barrier trial.

PEGGY JEAN: Gerald Ryan’s filly could not have been more impressive landing a Rosehill heat under very little pressure.

QUEEN OF KARIBA: Unraced Lonhro juvenile coming along nicely through three trials for Kiwi trainer, John Sargeant.

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FAIR dinkum, Peter Sellers must be channelling the person at Penrith Panthers responsible for handing out the weekly game jumpers.

Sellers played the incomparably bungling Inspector Clouseau in the 1964 movie hit, The Pink Panther – he went to his maker in 1980 but obviously has a hot –line to the Panthers.

The Panthers went out to play the Eels last Saturday dressed in pink jerseys and played, well, like they were dressed in pink.

For Donald Duck’s sake, enough of the pink, get back to the black – and the power!

running last towards the end of the season with all the players thinking about Mad Monday and the end-ofseason trip!

Even the great Greg Inglis caught the bug.

Normally when he fields downfield kicks, he runs the ball back at speed – the easiest metres to make on a footy field are those before you hit the defensive line – and then uses, speed and strength to break the line.

Not so on Saturday. He fielded the ball and then just ambled up to the first line of tacklers – not once did he look like crashing through.

There’s something very wrong in the Rabbitohs burrow – their attitude better turn around quickly otherwise they won’t be figuring in the big endof-season playoffs.

AFTER the Rabbitohs smacked the Roosters in the opening round of the new NRL season I wasn’t Robinson Crusoe in believing 2014 could be the Year of the Rabbit.

Since then, Souths have been playing like bunnies, especially in last weekend’s dismal loss to the Canberra Raiders.

The way they went about their work was reminiscent of a team

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She showed amazing acceleration soon after straightening to put the Blue Diamond Stakes in her keeping – going from three lengths off the lead to being a couple in front within 50 metres.

Trainer Peter Snowden then gave the youngster a month off before stepping her out in the Reisling Stakes over the slipper course on March 22.

From a wide barrier Earthquake had to be sooled along to take the lead.

On straightening, a wall of horses began to close in on her but the filly kept grinding away and on the line was going better than any of those chasing her.

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