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Justice Crew cause plenty of hype with their new tour Fellow talent show graduate, Jai Waetford is in for a really fun, life-changing time, according to Samson Smith from Justice Crew, who are taking the 15-year-old with them on their new tour around Australia

fter winning over the nation on TV show ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, dance group Justice Crew is teaming up with fellow reality TV star Jai Waetford for their new tour.

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The seven member band will have Waetford as their special guest on their national #HYPETOUR next month, playing at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Tuesday, April 22. With both Justice Crew and Waetford having proven their ability to entertain huge crowds, the tour is set to be a thrilling night that will get fans involved in the fun. “The tour’s going to be crazy, there’s going to be no down moments. There will be some crowd interaction – we’re going to bring some fans up on stage, have a little dance off, it’s going to be huge,” said Justice Crew member Samson Smith. While the two acts might seem an unlikely pairing coming from competing talent shows, they joined forces for the tour after Justice Crew watched 15-yearold Waetford’s amazing journey on the fifth series of ‘The X Factor’ and decided to get in touch. “We wanted to meet him and once we met him we were like ‘who should we bring up to be our support act and we thought Jai would be perfect, he’s got a great following, he’s real interactive with his fans, which is good,” Smith said. Justice Crew, who won the fourth season of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, is made up of seven performers: Samson Smith, Emmanuel ‘E-Man’ Rodriguez, Lukas Bellesini, Solo Tohi, Len Pearce, John Pearce and Paul Merciadez. The band initially had two more members, who left to pursue solo interests in 2011, but despite the split there were no hard feelings. “We supported whatever they’ve done because you can tell when people’s mindset is not there… we don’t want to stop them chasing their dreams so we just gave them the opportunity. It was a good feeling, it wasn’t a bad vibe,” Smith said. Travelling across Australia in such a large group of musicians will naturally result in some disagreements among Justice Crew, but Smith said that the band get along well and would have a positive influence on the young Waetford. “Everyone’s got different opinions but in the end it all works out well. At the end of the tour, Jai’s going to be a different person, in a good way… we’re going to have to be good role models for him,” he said. Since being crowned the winners on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ in 2010, Justice

The majority of us were all self taught... YouTube was a big one, you just get inspired

Crew have gone on to achieve huge success with their fusion of pop and hip hop. Their 2013 pop song ‘Everybody’ achieved double platinum sales and hit the Top 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart, while their song ‘Boom Boom’ was a number one ARIA single. Despite their obvious connection with Australian music lovers, Justice Crew had no idea they would ever become so popular or even get through to the final round on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. “We were nervous because it was our first TV show, we ended up going on the show just to put us on a platform where people can hire us for gigs, we didn’t even think we would ever make it to the semi finals, we just wanted to audition,” Smith said. “Once we got through that, we were like ‘this is serious, let’s actually think about trying to win it’.” Before reaching stardom on television, Justice Crew had humble beginnings as two separate dance crews who met while competing against each other in hip hop competitions. Impressively, most of the dancers in Justice Crew learned their moves from studying videos online rather than spending hours with professional teachers in expensive studios. “The majority of us were all self-taught… YouTube was a big one, you just get

inspired from a lot of dancers all over the world, that motivates us and gives us ideas,” Smith said. This modest, self-taught background means that Justice Crew are in an ideal position to inspire younger hip hop fans in the community who want to pursue their love of performing, and the group takes that role seriously. “It’s perfect, ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ put us on a platform where people can hear our stories and they can relate to us. Before the show we used to go to communities and put on free classes for kids that couldn’t afford classes so they related to us,” Smith said. With so many teenage fans looking up to them, Smith said that Justice Crew likes to be living proof of the power of chasing dreams. “We always go by the two words, which are ‘dream big’ and I know it’s a bit cliché but if you think about it and put your mind to reach your goals and dreams, you’ll get there,” he said. “And that’s what each seven of us have done – just dream big, don’t let any negatives get in the way… stay around positive people.” Justice Crew will bring their #HYPETOUR to the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Tuesday, April 22 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at $59. For bookings or more information, visit www.ticketek.com.au.

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he classic music of legendary rock band The Eagles will be brought to life on stage for fans in a dedicated tribute show. ‘Desperado – The Eagles Show’ will bring the well-known hits of The Eagles to Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, March 29 at 8pm in a show that will relive the height of the band’s success. With a melodic country rock style that captivated listeners, The Eagles quickly rose up the charts when they released their first album in the early 70’s.

They went on to become one of the most popular bands of the decade with their 1975 album ‘One of These Nights’. ‘Desperado’ is a fitting tribute show to the beloved band, with the performers capturing the iconic sound of The Eagles and taking audiences back in time to rehash all the group’s greatest songs. The evening will feature songs such as ‘Hotel California’, ‘New Kid in Town’, ‘Tequila Sunrise’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Best of My Love’ and ‘Love Will Keep Us Alive’. There will also be a few songs from their most recent album ‘Long Road Out of Eden’, which was released in 2007. Tickets are $25. For bookings call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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ew Zealand born singer Lorde may only be 17-years-old but she’s already an international superstar. The singer, who only emerged on the music scene 18 months ago, has released record-breaking hits and gained critical acclaim across the world. She will be visiting Australia for a string of tour dates over the next two months, with a performance at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday, May 2. The concerts will no doubt sell out quickly, with Lorde’s strong Australian fan base supporting her since her early career beginnings. Lorde has had three spots in the Top 15 of the nationally beloved Hottest 100 chart, including a number 2 position for ‘Royals’, while her EP ‘Royals/The Love Club’ went six times platinum. It was followed by her album ‘Pure Heroine’, which was certified two times platinum, had more than 16 million Spotify streams and an acclaimed spot on the 2014 Laneway Festival. On an international level, Lorde has become one of the hottest artists of the year, winning Grammys and a Brit Award and earning praise from a diverse range of seasoned musicians including Kanye West

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Kasey Chambers ountry superstar Kasey Chambers is travelling with talented musicians to Rooty Hill RSL for the music experience of a lifetime. The Foggy Mountain Jam tour, which has already made its way through venues across regional Australia, will come to Rooty Hill RSL on Sunday, March 30. Chambers will be joined on stage for the concert by fellow country stars Busby Marou and exciting newcomers to the Australian music scene Harry Hookey and Ashleigh Dallas. The Foggy Mountain Jam originally started out as a small, boutique concert where artists and performers ‘jammed’ together in front of an intimate crowd of lucky fans on a private property in the Hunter Valley. From these humble beginnings, the concert series has now blossomed into a full scale extravaganza. The Foggy Mountain Jam will be held at Rooty Hill RSL on Sunday, March 30 at 4.30pm. Tickets are $50, or $30 for children.

conic Australian band Baby Animals recently released their first studio album in 20 years and will follow it up with a second tour round the country. The album ‘This Is Not The End’ and the Australian tour, is exciting news for the many Aussie rock fans who fondly remember Baby Animals’ music. The ‘Feed the Birds Part II’ tour will kick off with two shows at festival, A Day on the Green, followed by tour dates that will see the band bring their exciting, fresh and fun, new show to Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, March 28. ‘Feed the Birds’ was a milestone event for Baby Animals and the follow up tour dates ensure that fans in smaller cities get to relish in the memories that will be reignited by the tunes and vocals of the band. Suzie DeMarchi, who fronts the band, said she was excited for the second part of the tour. “We had so much fun on part one of this tour, so we cannot wait to bring the show to our fans

BABY ANIMALS ROOTY HILL RSL FRIDAY, MARCH 28 who live outside the big cities,” she said. Along with DeMarchi, other original group members Dave Leslie, Dario Bortolin and Mick Skelton all return to relive Baby Animals’ iconic moments from the rock era. Baby Animals achieved phenomenal success with their first single ‘Early Warning’ in 1991, and quickly became one of Australia’s most successful rock groups.

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Their self-titled debut album spent six weeks in the number one position on the Australian charts with the record going eight times platinum. Last year they released their latest album ‘This Is Not the End’, which debuted at number three on the Australian Album Chart and restarted their comeback. Baby Animals will perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, March 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $40. For bookings call 9625 5500.

It’s time to play ball at the SCG Could Channel Ten’s ‘The Project’ finally be on its way out? Who knows? But two pioneer hosts exiting over the past few months doesn’t seem right. After Dave Hughes bowed out recently, it was Charlie Pickering’s turn last week who announced he was quitting the ‘news’ show after five years to have a family. Pickering’s final show will be on April 7.

A comedy that everyone seems to be loving at the moment is ‘The Big Bang Theory’, and fans will be happy with the news that the show has been renewed by CBS in America for a further three seasons. This means we’re all going to see ‘Big Bang’ at least until 2016/17 where it will hit 10 seasons. Only a handful of sitcoms have made it to 10 seasons including ‘Frasier’.

With the recent changes by Channel Ten to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Sherlock Holmes show ‘Elementary’ will finally return to our screens from this Sunday at 8.30pm. Season two begins with Holmes risking his future with the NYPD.

Fans of the hit A&E show ‘Pawn Stars’ were left in tears last week after Twitter went into meltdown with the news one of the show biggest personalities, Chum Lee, had died of a heart attack. Thankfully, it was just one of those crazy celebrity death hoaxes.

It’s currently a closely guarded secret but it’s understood Channel Nine are poised to announce a Ned Kelly mini-series about the infamous Australian bushranger based on a book written by Peter FitzSimons. The eight-part series will be produced by the makers of ‘Love Child’.

GEM will screen the historic Major League Baseball clashes between the LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks from the SCG. The telecast will begin at 7pm this Saturday and at 1pm on Sunday. Cricketer Ian Chappell joins the American commentary team to call both games.

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Starring: Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen and Danny Trejo Machete Kills is a 2013 action comedy film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. A sequel to the 2010 film Machete, also by Rodriguez, the film sees lead character Machete return and ready to kill. Danny Trejo is Machete in an all star cast that includes Mel Gibson, Sofia Vergara, Charlie Sheen, Antonio Banderas and Lady Gaga. The President of the United States has hired Machete for a task that is almost impossible to control. Back on the right side of the law, Machete must take down psychotic madman and billionaire arms dealer, Marcos Mendez, before he spreads anarchy and achieves total destruction of the world. Mendez continues to threaten the government with a missile and upon investigation it is discovered that the missile is attached directly to Mendez creating a more difficult task for Machete. Machete embarks on a journey of betrayal, corruption and a race against time.

POMPEII RATED M Starring: Kit Harington, Emily Browning, Carrie-Anne Moss & Kiefer Sutherland

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This historical adventure film takes viewers back to Ancient Rome in the lead up to the disastrous volcanic eruption at Pompeii. The movie focuses on the young and talented gladiator Milo, who is shown in a flashback being captured as a slave in Britannia almost two decades earlier. All grown up, Milo captures the attention of Roman society when he becomes a talented gladiator, and is transferred to the district of Pompeii. There, he gets involved in the upper echelons of Pompeian society, falling in love with Cassia, the daughter of the town’s leader, who has other wealthy suitors. Against this backdrop, Mount Vesuvius is about to erupt and obliterate the citizens of Pompeii, with the clock ticking for the people to escape. While the script was based on historical records such as the writings of Pliny the Younger, ‘Pompeii’ isn’t an entirely accurate depiction of the events it portrays, so history buffs might be disappointed. The critical reaction so far has been mixed, with some reviewers slamming ‘Pompeii’ for its lack of pace early on although the action picks up towards the end of the film.

Kylie Minogue has been a dominant icon in music all over the world for almost 30 years now and continues to surprise everyone with her ability to churn out hits time after time. Her euphoric music is well known on the dance floor and everyone loves to get up and dance to some of Kylie’s greatest hits such as, ‘I Should Be So Lucky’, ‘Spinning Around’ and ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’. ‘Kiss Me Once’ is Kylie’s 12th studio album and it is guaranteed to be another chart topping, hit making, success. She returns to the charts this week with her first album since signing to Roc Nation Management. Kylie wrote the album throughout 2013 and spent most of that time producing with artists in the United States and United Kingdom. The sensational Pharrell worked with Kylie on the album, writing and producing, ‘I Was Gonna Cancel’. Other producers that contributed to the album have worked with artists such as P!NK, Katy Perry and Rudimental. ‘Into the Blue’ is the first single of the album and Kylie is excited to share her new music. The album has 11 tracks and a deluxe album containing an extra two songs for fans!

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If you liked the wildly popular combat game ‘Call of Duty’, you’ll enjoy the latest title from its creators. ‘Titanfall’ is set on a desolate planet that has been ravaged by war. Fighting in teams of six in online multiplayer matches, ‘Titanfall’ is the ultimate in social gaming, and much like its sister game ‘Call of Duty’, allows for team making and rivalry with friends or strangers. There is a choice between fighting as a pilot, on foot, or stepping into the heavy armour of a

Titan, with each mode having its own unique advantages and disadvantages. The gameplay is fast paced, with players warring against each other and plotting out tactics and battle moves. While the action may be the main focus of ‘Titanfall’, there’s also interesting plot points, character interaction and a wide, varied terrain to explore during the game. ‘Titanfall’ has been critically acclaimed, winning more than 60 awards at the E3 video gaming conference.

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fter being revamped at the end of 2012, Tattersalls Hotel has become Penrith’s premier venue for everything from dining to live music to functions. With a fantastic bistro open each day for lunch and dinner, and a variety of options on the menu plus daily specials, Tattersalls has meals to cater for any need; whether you’re interested in a long lunch or want to pop in for a quick bite to eat. The menu features entrees and breads to start with, and an extensive list of burgers, steaks, dishes from the grill, pastas and salads for the main course. As a family-friendly bistro, kids meals are also available as well as sides and drinks to complete the dining experience. Unlike many other bars in the area, the Tattersalls Hotel has also begun serving up breakfast, available to order each weekday from 7am to 10am. The venue also offers facilities for functions and events, with the Tattersalls Function Centre featuring three private function spaces that are stunningly furnished and can be used for any functions including wedding receptions, birthdays, corporate events and more. Located on the floor above the Tattersalls Hotel and easily accessible via High Street, the Tattersalls Function Centre can be tailored to suit different event requirements.

Tattersalls Hotel With a dedicated function centre, live music scene and gourmet menu, there is no better place than this iconic Penrith hotel. An impressive range of fine quality food is made and served to guests by the Tattersalls team and function packages come with a choice of three separate menus: canapé, buffet and a set menu. The function rooms also have fully licensed bars, audiovisual equipment and bar and wait staff to create the perfect

event for attendees. While dining is definitely a highlight at the Tattersalls Hotel, their entertainment is among the best in Penrith with live, up-and-coming bands of a range of genres playing each Friday and Saturday night. Other entertainment includes a local swing band performing every Monday

night, karaoke on Wednesday night as well as the gaming lounge, TAB and comfortable sports bar. Tattersalls Hotel is located on the corner of Station Street and Union Lane in Penrith. For bookings or information, call 4732 6373 or visit www.tattersallshotelpenrith.com.au.

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A trip down south is rather fruitful DAVID ELLIS

he Southern Highlands in NSW is considered one of Australia’s newest wine regions, yet the first wine grapes were in fact grown there by surgeon, explorer and settler Dr Charles Throsby at his property, Throsby Park in Moss Vale way back in the 1820s. His vines were most likely for making small quantities of fortifieds that were popular at the time. But it took another 160 years before the region was recognised for its potential for producing exceptional cool climate wines, with a couple of vineyards planted in the 1980s and more throughout the 1990s. Today there are 60 vineyards across the Southern Highlands and some 15 cellar doors at which to enjoy their product. One really worthy of a visit on a trip down that way – and it’s just over 100km south of Sydney – is Diamond Creek Estate that planted 7ha of vines at Mittagong in 1997. Today the vines are hand-picked and its wines are made under contract by local wineries. Particularly rewarding is their 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon that has wonderfully intense blackcurrant and cassis on the palate, as well as a hint of mint. Surprisingly its just $22 a bottle at the cellar door or $264 a dozen plus freight. See www. diamondcreekestate.com.au. One to note: Western Australia’s Margaret River produces stand-out Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, and Voyager Estate’s 2013 is a sophisticated, yet easy drinking example of this popular blend. Try it!

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Dutch culture comes to St Marys MARCH 28 TO MARCH 30, REMBRANDT DUTCH CLUB f you’ve ever wondered what Dutch pancakes taste like, or have wanted to carve a pair of clogs, look no further than the St Marys Dutch Festival. Brought to the local area by the Rembrandt Dutch Club, the annual festival takes place on the last weekend of every March. This year it is being held on Friday, March 28, offers the local community a taste of the traditional Dutch life. Clog carving, flying darts and Dutch food will be in abundance, as well as live entertainment. “We started small and every year it gets bigger and bigger and bigger as more people from the community get involved,” said Mia Joosten of the Rembrandt Dutch Club. “We want to give people something they can enjoy without having to lay out a lot of money – it’s enjoyment we want to give them.”

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any music fans from the 70’s and 80’s may remember pop group Dr Hook & The Medicine Show, and now its former lead singer Dennis Locorriere is embarking on a solo tour. The tour will be his first in Australia since 2000, and will bring old and new fans out to join the charismatic singer for a musical journey called ‘Dr Hook and Beyond’. He will be bringing his show to the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Sunday, April 27 for a night of engaging, unique entertainment not to be missed. Locorriere will use his one-of-a-kind voice, dazzling musicianship and enticing personality to win over crowds, with previous concerts leaving audience members feeling an intimate connection to the well-known singer. The one-man show sees Locorriere thrill with a combination of songs from his days with Dr Hook, and newer hits from his more recent solo albums. In the 1980’s, Locorriere became famed as the lead vocalist of the world wide, hit selling music group Dr Hook. He was a founding member and also played guitar and wrote songs for the band over their successful 15 years together, which involved packed out tours and gold and platinum certified hits. Tracks such as ‘Walk Right In’, ‘Sexy Eyes’, ‘When You’re In Love With a Beau-

tiful Woman’ and ‘Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk’ became hits for the band, with many Dr Hook songs making it into the Top 10 all over the world. After a long, successful career as a member of the band, Locorriere parted ways with Dr Hook with a farewell tour towards the end of the 1980’s but still continued to pursue music and had a flourishing solo career. He has released three albums that received strong critical reviews, and also performed at prestigious international venues including the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and the Liverpool Philharmonic. Locorriere has also been an influential figure within the music industry, and big names have recorded and performed his songs, including artists Bob Dylan, Olivia Newton-John and Helen Reddy. His Australian tour ‘Dr Hook and Beyond’ will see Locorriere travel through his own music history from his early band days to his current solo glory. It will be a performance that fans shouldn’t miss! Dennis Locorriere will perform ‘Dr Hook and Beyond’ at the Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Sunday, April 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $58. For bookings or more information, visit www.penrith.panthers. com.au. West Life has three double passes to ‘Dr Hook and Beyond’ to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘HOOK’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, March 26. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/14/00047. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or from Weekender reception.

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Louise Bale has been living with Spasmodic Dysphonia for eight years. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Sound of silence is a reality for those with a rare disorder Our first words spoken as children hold such value, yet we quickly forget how important our voices are. Not so for Louise Bale though, who values her voice more than ever before. KATHERINE TWEED @ktweed_

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hen Louise Bale lost her voice, she lost her old life – the one where she was a self confessed “chatterbox”, where she was able to pick up a telephone and answer it with a ‘hello’, where she could order a cappuccino over the counter without having to write her order on a napkin. In her 40’s – the prime of her life – Ms Bale did not think twice about her voice, how much she was using it and how valuable it was to her. Simple tasks like ordering takeaway and using a car park intercom were just that, simple. At a time in life when it seemed like everything was going right, the unexpected happened – Ms Bale’s voice failed her.

It began to let her down slowly, fading in and out. She describes it as a similar sensation to the one you get when talking to someone on a mobile phone with poor reception – cutting out randomly. Speaking became increasingly tiring as it took more and more effort to get each word out, resulting in her voice becoming incredibly soft. The muscles supporting her larynx, otherwise known as the voice box, had begun to work inefficiently, causing her voice to fail; a neurological condition called Spasmodic Dysphonia. The condition’s symptoms can be improved with certain treatments but never reversed, as there is no current cure. Now 55-years-old, it has been eight years since Ms Bale’s diagnosis and if given the opportunity, she would “absolutely” take her voice and her old life back, but at this stage it will never happen. “Losing my voice meant that life changed dramatically for me. I have always been a chatterbox, with plenty to say – I am a very social being,” she said.

Corresponding with West Life via email, as a phone call would be near impossible with her voice disorder, Ms Bale’s natural social skills were glaringly obvious, and that’s something difficult to translate through writing. “It’s lucky I like to write,” she joked. She relies on text messaging, emails and face to face meetings, providing they take place in a very quiet location, to communicate. But with only a whisper for a voice, social interaction in both her home life and her work life – where she has built a career in health promotion – is difficult and has taken its toll. “I’ve had some funny (and not so funny) experiences where I have been locked in car parks and buildings where there was an intercom and I needed to get out but I couldn’t be heard,” she said. “Over the years I have found myself withdrawing from situations that I would normally love, and have become very selective about how and with whom I spend my time.”

It’s easy to feel invisible in a noisy environment – it gets me down at times but I am resilient

The Penrith International School of Music are keen supporters of World Voice Day value of communication through voice and its often overlooked importance in life, is the one lesson that has made the biggest impact on Ms Bale and is the one she wants people to remember. It is because of this that she became involved with World Voice Day, an annual celebration of the human voice. “It brings us a multitude of great things, like entertainment, education, communication and the ability to express our

emotions,” she said. “For me, World Voice Day is really about getting people to stop for a minute and think about it. We all take it for granted that when we have something to say, we just open our mouth and it happens.” The initiative began in Brazil in 1999 and has snowballed to an event that is celebrated internationally on April 16. This year, the annual initiative is being supported by Penrith City Council, with

the help of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre, Penrith International School of Music, Sydney Voice and Swallowing clinic as well as the Australian Voice Association. An inaugural concert called ‘Voices in the Valley’ will be held at the Joan Sutherland Centre on Friday, April 11, from 6.30pm, showcasing the “beauty and uniqueness” of the human voice – a reminder of what can so easily be lost.

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“It’s easy to feel invisible in a noisy environment – it gets me down at times, however I am a fairly resilient person and refuse to be beaten, so I can usually bounce back.” Adding to the “invisible” feeling is the judgement she receives from people in the public, the majority of us in fact, that don’t understand voice disorders. “Often if you have an unusual voice people think you are uneducated. I have been thought of as having an intellectual impairment and asked more than once if I am deaf,” she said. “It has shown me a lot about being ‘different’. I have worked in health and welfare for years and I have always been an advocate for people who are on the margins of our society. I think this has given me an even better understanding of how they can be made to feel because they don’t quite ‘fit the mould’.” This is just one of the lessons Ms Bale’s journey with Spasmodic Dysphonia has taught her – her voice may be gone but without it she has developed new understandings and a new view of life. “We are a loud and impatient society where people often don’t take the time to really ‘listen’. If you can’t be loud enough to be heard, and jump in to say your piece then your opinion is often overlooked,” she said. Because of this, she now makes a conscious effort to be the listener in a conversation, to take in what she is being told. To Ms Bale, her situation is a real life case of ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’, and certainly, we all take our voices for granted. Among the things she has learnt, the

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My plea to the fashion industry about uggs KATHERINE TWEED

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collection of footwear. Now, they didn’t look a lot like slippers from the outside but anyone who had walked through K-Mart’s slipper section would have known I was wearing my at-home shoes out of the home – oh the shame! Here comes the part where I get down on my knees and beg the fashion industry to change the rules; let me wear my slippers outside, and let it be okay! Please, I beg you! Looking at the range of ugg boots on the market, I know that someone has the same idea as me – seriously, they make stiletto “uggies”, so why hasn’t there already been some kind of revolution? I’m going to go ahead and in the name of all those who suffer from cold toes, declare that wearing ugg boots to the shops is okay. If you don’t want to be caught out in ugg boots that look like slippers just like the ones pictured here, you can always go for a pair that have a firm sole or even laces so that they look more like a casual shoe than a slipper. Avoid wearing baggy pants with your boots as that will emphasise the pyjama look; instead, tuck in some trendy boyleg jeans to your ugg boots to make them look a little more dressed up.

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Snug ugg boots should be acceptable attire for a casual visit to the shops

One thing that I really, really hate about winter is cold feet. When I have cold feet, I feel like my entire body is immersed in an icy pool and it takes forever to warm me up. I sit at my desk with a heater at my feet, I have extra blankets down the end of my bed, I often wear two pairs of socks at one time and as soon as I step in the door, I am straight in front of the wood heater to thaw out my toes. It is because of my loathing for cold feet that I found my love of ugg boots, slippers and other toe warming footwear – I could wear them 24/7... if it was acceptable. There are many of us out there, myself included, that scowl at people who wear their ugg boots and slippers shopping, to a family lunch or anywhere really, because they are seen in the same category as pyjamas: things you wear at home and only at home. I always have a little giggle when I see someone wearing their ugg boots outdoors but I really shouldn’t because I have been sitting on a dirty little secret all year. This time last year I was wandering through the local K-Mart at the beginning of autumn, when the nights were just beginning to cool down – kind of like now. I was browsing the slipper section when I came across a pair of brown loafer-style slippers, with proper soles and lined with deliciously soft fluff. At less that $20 I had them off the shelf with the blink of an eye and half an hour later was wearing them around the home. One particularly cold winter’s day I was desperately in need of a pair of brown shoes to match the outfit I had picked out for a trip to the shops and I had nothing... except for the pair of brown, loafer-style slippers. Already running late, I slipped them on and headed out the door. My feet had never had such a wonderful, comfortable, snug day and neither had I. That was not the last time that I wore that particular pair of slippers out, in fact, they became a regular addition to my daily

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How do you feel about your at-home footwear? Is it something you’d wear to the shops? Email me at Katherine.Tweed@westernweekender.com.au.

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Is the clarity of a diamond important? This week in our series of diamond buying lessons we discuss the second of the ‘ Four C’s’ – clarity. The immense pressure that is needed to create a diamond deep down in the earth can often leave behind small internal and external characteristics known as inclusions. Clarity grading will depend on what type of inclusions the stone may have, where they are placed and how visible they are under 10x magnification. Think of an inclusion as a natural birthmark within your diamond, the same kind of unique identification as fingerprints on a human. No two diamonds are ever the same and most diamonds have inclusions to some degree, unless their clarity grading is F – Flawless or IF – Internally Flawless. Diamonds graded VVS1 and VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included) exhibit very minimal inclusions. Very Slightly Included diamonds (VS1 and VS2) can best be described as having inclusions that are minor and range from difficult to somewhat easy for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. These along with SI1 (Slightly Included) diamonds are generally the most popular clarity that we are asked for once we have educated our clients at York Jewellers during the buying process. While a diamond’s clarity grading has an impact on the overall value of the stone the chance of actually seeing anything with the naked eye is slim to none. VS and SI diamonds are considered fantastic value because their inclusions are generally not visible to the naked eye. In my opinion you are better off investing in the colour, size and cut of your diamond. These characteristics are more visible at first glance and create the overall impression a diamond gives versus something that you can only see when magnified. When I’m buying a diamond – I buy it based on what you can see moreso than what you cannot. Contrary to what some people believe, clarity will not effect the brilliance of a diamond. It is the cut that has the most impact and we will touch on that in next week’s column.

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HOROSCOPES

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With vivacious Venus sashaying through your sign until April 6 you’re on your best behaviour as you charm the cynics and flirt in fabulous style. Attached Aquarians, this weekend Venus and Mars help you come up with a grand romantic gesture that sweeps your partner off their feet! Sick of being single? Love is waiting online.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

When it comes to travel or education, you’re keen to zoom ahead but there are delays or obstacles forcing you to slow down and tick all the boxes first. Thursday’s stars encourage you to let your hair down and indulge in life’s little luxuries – good food, good living and good loving. On the weekend a secret is revealed or a mystery solved.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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You’re full of innovative Aries ideas but Mars is in retrograde mode. So, just because you’ve thought of something (and talked about it enthusiastically and endlessly) doesn’t mean you’ve actually done it. Perhaps it’s time to plan a little more and pontificate a lot less? Venus and Mars boost your charm on the weekend, when the love factor is high for many romantic Rams.

Regal Lions love to be number one but putting others first is the secret to fabulous relationships. Plus, find genuine ways to compliment others on work that they do well. Attached Cats, be proactive about partnership problems. For some singles, love and travel are linked… so start planning your holiday itinerary ASAP!

Star predictions for the week beginning March 23

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Give your Virgo mind a vigorous workout, as the stars stir your curiosity and stimulate your desire for updated information. On Thursday you’re keen to contact friends, in person and online. All types of research are recommended on Friday, as your eye for detail is boosted by the Mercury/Pluto connection.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Light-hearted Librans – this week you’ll relate to loved ones in a deeper way than usual, as you strip back the layers of politeness and get to the bottom of relationship issues. The weekend is wonderful for love and romance, as Venus boosts good vibes and general joie de vivre. But if you are longing for a calm and comfortable partnership be warned, the only certainty is change!

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Looking for work? With Venus in your career zone, make sure your outer appearance is as immaculate as your job resume! On Thursday, it’s time for tentative Taureans to charge out of your comfort zone and do something challenging, exciting and different. Take the rough with the smooth in relationships on the weekend.

It’s the perfect week to put on your detective cap as you dig up a mystery, uncover a secret or research a topic that has always intrigued you. And you won’t have the patience or predilection for superficial conversations. Instead, you’ll seek out meaningful connections and intense encounters, as powerful Pluto deepens your feelings.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Mercury is powering through your career zone until April 8. So, the more you communicate and network with work colleagues, the more progress you’ll make. Lucky opportunities are all around but you have to grab them before they pass you by. Jupiter favours financial matters until July 16 – as long as you are careful with cash.

Get out and about in your local community as you nurture relationships with neighbours, and make new connections further afield. Mercury/Jupiter aspects on Thursday promise a fun day, full of stimulating mental and physical activities. Communication is the buzz word on the weekend as you’re in the mood to talk.

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Are you making the most of Jupiter being in Cancer? It only happens every 12 years so up until July 16 explore, experiment and be enthusiastic about the opportunities that are around you. On the weekend, use deft diplomacy to navigate your way through a domestic dispute. The more forgiving you are, the more responsive they’ll be.

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This week your business side goes into overdrive. Others appreciate you being professional, but try to add the personal touch as well. People are looking for practical support and encouragement, rather than Capricorn criticism – however ‘constructive’ it is. If you’ve been neglecting a friend, they may have made plans that don’t include you!

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Ways to encourage your kids to save One of those classic sayings that has stood the test of time is ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’. Our grandparents said it to our parents, our parents said it to us, now it’s time to take a stance and put an end to this saying! Money management is one of the most important life skills and it’s time to get your children trained up. It’s one of those things they seldom teach in schools, although it’s so important for everyone to learn from a young age. So what are some ways you can teach them how to save? 1. Open a savings account for them Head to the bank with your child and open a savings account with them, going through the entire application process together. 2. Set up a money jar at home In addition to the savings account, you should also encourage your kids to accumulate their cash and loose change at home. Why not try using a clear glass jar ? These let your kids see in tangible form how much they’ve saved and how their collection of cash grows over time. 3. Get them to earn their money Encourage your kids to work for their money and get them to do chores and odd jobs around the house for cash. Doing so will allow them to learn to place value on the money they receive as something they have to earn instead of watching it land in their pocket every week. 4. Match their savings with your own contributions Even the most eager of savers needs a bit of a hand to keep them going, so why not help out your child and chip in with some contributions of your own? Top up your child’s savings every time they reach a milestone. For example, you could contribute $2 each time they save $10. Your child with appreciate it and it’s a great way to teach them about interest. 5. Help them make a budget No matter how little they spend every week, budgeting is a skill that can be learned early and will become very useful later on. Sit with your child and work out a plan, outlining the total money they receive every week and how this should be portioned out for various purposes.

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RYAN FELSCH If it feels like a chore, try something different!

Top three tips for good health? 1. Nutrition: If you can hunt it or grow it then eat it! You want to be trying to eat foods that are going to be nutritionally dense and not an industrialised, processed food. Organic, free range animal meats and organic leafy greens need to be the base of that and you can expand from there. 2. Hydration: The human body can’t function without water. Aim for 30mL a day per kilogram of body weight. 3. Sleep: Aim for eight hours a night. The body needs a chance to rest and recover after a stressful day so that your body’s hormone cycles can get everything nice and fresh for the next day. A daily ‘must do’?

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What type of activity/exercise do you enjoy the most? I have recently been doing a fair bit of training with kettlebells. You feel that much stronger and fitter by using them and most importantly, they are functional.

Stretch. Your body cannot work properly if everything is tight and restricting your range of motion. Being tight and stiff isn’t just bad for your training where it could cause injury, it is also bad for your day to day life where people spend most of the day sitting down giving themselves bad posture.

How do you stay motivated when it’s so easy to just ‘take it easy’? I have to be a role model for my clients. If I’m not listening to my body and doing all the little things right, how can I expect them to do it when I’m not? Freestyle – anything else you want to say? The most important thing about going on this health and fitness journey is to enjoy it. If it feels more like a task than something you want to do it will never work. Mix things up, experiment with recipes and keep it fun.

Biggest health/fitness misconception? That counting calories will help you lose weight. Yes it may work in the short term but it is not healthy and cannot be sustained.

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Exercise is good for you. Exercise and using your brain is even better, though. Even just a quick search on the internet shows the links between physical and mental health. When we think about exercise we generally think about how we look on the outside, or how healthy we feel on the inside. Brain fitness though is very important. Brain fitness is the capacity of a person to meet the various cognitive demands of life. Having strong brain fitness means you will have the best chance of getting through the various challenges and issues that confront us. This includes the ability to assimilate information, comprehend relationships, and develop reasonable conclusions and plans. Brain fitness can be developed by formal education, being mentally engaged in life, continuing to learn, and exercises designed to challenge cognitive skills. So how do you get brain fit? Well, it’s not all that different to your regular fitness and health regimes. You need to make sure you have healthy lifestyle habits including mental stimulation, physical exercise, good nutrition and good stress management. Sleep can improve brain fitness. You are not a hero if you sleep four hours a night and tell everyone about it. In fact, you are doing damage to yourself! From the moment you’re born, brain fitness is crucial. The first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby’s development. A newborn’s brain is about 25 per cent of its approximate adult weight. But by age three, it has grown dramatically by producing billions of cells and hundreds of trillions of connections, or synapses, between these cells. Just like we have all heard the old ‘use it or lose it’ principle applied to our muscles, the same applies to our mind. And it keeps going as we mature into adults – in fact it keeps going as long as we do.

What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy? Feeling strong, positive and happy. It’s amazing how you feel when you start being active and eating well. You feel like you can overcome any hurdles that come your way.

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Fitec is the Fitness Industry Training & Education Centre. It’s where the trainers get their training! As part of raising awareness and promoting it in our community, we present the Fitec Fitness Champion! Each week we will interview someone who has successfully made health and fitness an integral part of their life...

DAVID STEIN

The weight will eventually come back and you will weigh more than before. It’s all about the quality of food!

How does fitness feature in your life? I was always quite an active kid growing up, playing every sport under the sun. Being active and healthy has always been a part of my life. I stuck with cricket and have been playing and coaching for many years. About five years ago I wanted to take my game to the next level so I joined the local gym and started training. I fell in love with the industry, and with my passion for being able to teach and coach people I decided to do my PT course so I could combine the two together and try to make a difference to people’s lives and have been doing that for over two years now.

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NICOLE MCMILLAN Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

Burial of your pet can be a difficult decision too but there are lots of options

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One of the hardest decisions you will have to make for your pet’s life is when to say goodbye. For our pets we are able to say goodbye when life becomes intolerable and there is no quality remaining. But when is the right time? As a veterinarian I also find this decision a difficult one because it is a very emotional time for all. There are several indications that the time has come to say goodbye. If your pet isn’t able to get up and move to go to the toilet, this is one of the indicators that your pet’s life has become difficult. Other indicators include not wanting to eat or drink, showing no interest in life and not interacting with the rest of the family. Pets, just like us, are often unable to sleep peacefully due to pain, which can increase their suffering. All of these factors are taken into consideration when deciding if it is the right time to say goodbye. Older animals or pets with chronic disease can have bad days. When the bad days outweigh the good days then the time has probably come for euthanasia. So what does euthanasia involve? Pets are normally sedated with a combination of pain killers and tranquillisers. This will make your pet very sleepy and a catheter is then placed into the vein and an anaesthetic overdose is given. This is pain free and your pet will drift to sleep. I often talk to my clients about where they would like the euthanasia to occur. Depending on the pet and the owners this can be at the veterinary clinic or at home if the pet and client are more comfortable in this environment. It is important during this emotional time that you are in a supportive environment. The next big question is what to do with your pet’s body. Options include home burial, burial at a pet cemetery, cremation or veterinary clinical burial. Euthanasia is a difficult decision but one that needs to be made. If you need to discuss this difficult decision or have any concerns regarding your animal’s quality of life, feel free to contact Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic on 4731 3055.

As we head into winter, we also begin the influenza season. Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious infection of the nose, throat or lungs caused by a virus. It can range from mild symptoms to quite severe. The most effective way to prevent catching the flu is to get immunised with the flu vaccine and now is the perfect time to get it. Around this time of year the inevitable critics and warnings in the media come up about the flu vaccine. So to sort myth from reality, I’ve put together my most frequently asked questions on the flu vaccine. Why is the flu vaccine recommended? The flu vaccine reduces your chances of getting the flu and also reduces the severity of flu symptoms if you catch the flu. It is the most effective way to guard against the flu and evidence shows it gives around 70 – 90 per cent protection. How often should I get the vaccine? You should get vaccinated every year around March and April, which is just before the flu season. The vaccine takes around two weeks to be effective, so the sooner the better. Is the flu vaccine safe? While no vaccine is 100 per cent safe, allergic reactions are very rare. Immunisation providers are trained to ask about potential allergic reactions before giving the vaccine and to treat such reactions if they occur following the vaccination. Can I get sick from the flu shot? No, it is not possible to get the flu from the flu vaccine. If you develop the flu soon after having the vaccine, generally it is because you have been infected before the vaccine has had time to take effect. After the vaccination, you may still get the flu but you will experience a milder case than those who were not vaccinated. You may also experience mild, flu-like symptoms for up to 48 hours after the flu shot as your immune system responds to the vaccine. People over 65 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are eligible for a free vaccination, along with some other groups.

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Jesus and his life has been recorded in sources that are non Christian

Jesus really did exist and here’s the proof It is amazing how some people continue to think that Jesus is a myth, an imaginary person who never existed. Do you think like that? Well, here’s a surprise! Did you know that many things about Jesus’ life can be found in books and sources outside of the Bible? And in most cases these things were written by people who were not supporters or fans of Jesus or Christianity. For example, from non Christian sources outside of the Bible, we know that not only was Jesus a real person, but we know when and where Jesus lived, that he was an influential teacher, that he was engaged in activities thought to be supernatural, that in around 33AD he was put to death on a Roman cross by Pontius Pilate, that he had a brother called James who was also executed, that people claimed to have seen him raised from the dead and finally, that he was widely known by the prestigious title of ‘The Christ’. It just won’t work to think that Jesus didn’t exist! When you look at the evidence for Jesus, you will see that he was a real person who lived, died and rose from the dead. And because Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today, it means everything about him directly impacts your life now! You can check this out by reading something like the Bible’s gospel of Luke. Luke tells how he “carefully investigated everything from the beginning” to write “an orderly account” to his friend, Theophilus, so he would “know the certainty of the things he had been taught”. This is a “certainty” you can know that will transform your life!

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PENRITH’S #1 GUIDE FOR OLDER RESIDENTS

Big week gets the big tick Local residents have loved attending the myriad of events held during Seniors Week 2014

“This is the first time I have been involved with seniors week – it’s a lovely thing because there are lots of us in our area. It is great for people to have the opportunity to try new things and it is a good way to encourage seniors to get out of the home.”

JIM TIBERI, U3A Nepean Luncheon “I think is it a good opportunity to recognise senior citizens who in one way or another have contributed a lot to society. There is a lot of knowledge, experience and life experience there and we should tap into it.”

SUE BENZIE, 67, Storytime with your grandchildren at Penrith Library

NERIDA YULE, 77, U3A Nepean Luncheon “Seniors Week is a great recognition of the older members of the community. It’s about getting out and socialising. There are so many things we can do like music, art, ballroom dancing and meditation.”

JOHN SMITH, 68, PCYC Rockin’ through the 50’s event and lunch “As you get older, you miss a lot of the things you used to do. Seniors Week is good because it is an opportunity to do them again. It’s all about assimilation and opportunity.”

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enrith’s over 55’s spent this week celebrating being senior citizens with a wide range of events, activities and luncheons across the local area. Seniors Week is the only week of the year dedicated to the older people in the community, offering them a chance to try a new skill, meet up with their friends or enjoy a special performance. West Life visited a number of these events in the local area to chat to the young at heart about the annual event.

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CARMEL OXLEY, 66, U3A Nepean Luncheon “Seniors Week is great. It gives a focus to people who are getting older. Even though we are getting older, we don’t have one foot in the grave anymore, like they used to at this age – we still have lives, we do things, we have friends, we have fun, we take holidays. It’s about celebrating our quality of life! Seniors Week lets us focus on the positive, not the negative.”

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Alzheimer’s Australia NSW is reminding the community this Seniors Week that life doesn’t stop once a diagnosis of dementia has been given. Alzheimer’s Australia NSW CEO The Hon. John Watkins said with help and support, people with dementia could continue to live active and fulfilling lives. “Alzheimer’s Australia NSW can provide people with information, support and other services that can assist them to remain independent and socially active once they have received a diagnosis,” Mr Watkins said. “For example, for people living with early stage dementia and their carers, there is the early intervention program Living with Memory Loss, which can really help people understand their diagnosis, connect with others in similar circumstances and provide them with tools to better manage the condition. “While there are three in 10 people over the age of 85 and almost one in 10 people over 65 living with dementia, it is important to remember that dementia is not a normal part of ageing.” Anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s memory should speak to a GP.

Elderly Aussies most at risk of skin cancer The skin is the body’s largest organ, yet people often fail to give it the care and attention it deserves. According to dermatologists, the number of skin cancers being diagnosed in Australia has doubled in recent years. Older Australians are most at risk, with a person’s chances of developing skin cancer increasing over time. Given the severe heatwaves we have been experiencing this summer, you may have been spending more time in the sun than usual. Perhaps you have been silencing your grandchildren’s ‘I’m bored’ moans by taking them to the beach or pool. Or, you may have decided to barricade yourself indoors with the air conditioning on full blast. Though you are clearly very sensible now, the time you spent in the sun when you were younger – and not so sensible – may soon start showing its effects. In the past, the concept of being ‘sunsmart’ was not drilled into young people as much as it is today. Either through neglecting the use of sunscreen while working outdoors, or laying on the beach seeking the perfect golden tan, almost everyone has fallen victim to sunburn at some stage in their life. If you notice a new spot, changes in a spot, mole or freckle, or a sore that won’t heal, you should get it checked as soon as possible. Often people put off going to the doctor, as they are nervous about the outcome of the appointment. Not only is early detection key to avoiding serious illness, a visit to your doctor may help calm your anxieties. As you look at yourself in the mirror on a daily basis, it may be obvious to you when something is out of the ordinary. And even if you haven’t noticed that strange mole on your back until today, it’s never too late to start caring for your skin. According to the Cancer Council the best ways to prevent skin cancer are to: remain indoors or under cover when the sun is at its strongest; cover up with a hat, tops with sleeves and a collar, and pants that fall below the knee; apply a broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply every two hours; and wear close fitting sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard. It is important to take precautions!

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Fill in all squares so each row, column and each of the nine 3 x 3 squares contain all digits from one to nine.

ACROSS 1. Seize 4. Punctured with knife 8. In proportion, pro ... 11. Scope 13. Electronic message 15. Destitute 17. Steal from 18. Racket 20. Information 21. Beetle grub 24. Exposed 27. Young goat 28. Man-made ﬁbre 30. Church passage 31. Shorted out 33. Propose 34. Eradicated 35. This spot 36. Fruit pip 39. Plague insect 42. Titled 44. Counts up 45. Shanty 46. Use book 48. Cut into cubes 49. Scottish cloth 50. Oﬀhandedly 52. Majestic 54. Lustful look 55. Positive replies 56. Light-ray weapons 57. Set of tables 60. Satisfactory 62. Rebuked, ... over the knuckles 65. Injured party 67. Nursery poem 69. April birth sign 70. Abrasive material 72. Court (lover) 73. Befuddle 75. Pointed 77. Clairvoyance (1,1,1) 79. Teddy Bear singer 81. Media promotions 82. Expire (of licence) 84. Take place after 85. Flavouring herb 86. Night-time 87. Azure (3,4) 88. Reddish-purple

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DOWN 1. Social group 2. Sports ground 3. Wrong 4. Burn 5. Fearful 6. Air ball 7. Pricey 8. Brazilian metropolis 9. Nearly identical 10. Imitated 12. Lingerie fabric 14. Waltz virtuoso, ... Rieu

16. 19. 22. 23. 25. 26. 29. 32. 35. 37. 38. 40. 41.

Spooky Move sideways Foolish acts Make oneself scarce TV reception pole More straightforward Produced Audio discs (1,2) Revolver Older person Shaky on legs Peculiarly Musical sounds

42. 43. 44. 47. 51. 52. 53. 54. 58. 59. 61. 63. 64.

Himalayan land Discourage Corrosive ﬂuids Astounding Howled shrilly Revoke Luxurious Postal item Register Strive Gulf Accumulate Gloomy

65. 66. 68. 71. 72. 74. 76. 78. 80. 83.

Boat Suggest Linger Fend oﬀ Weave (one’s way) Performs Poker stake Hairdo Octopus liquid Rock band equipment

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AFTER SPENDING years working and volunteering in the community, Stan Kell is enjoying a well-deserved quiet retirement. The 86-year-old has lived at Mountain View Retreat Retirement Village since 1994, and prior to that he spent 18 years living in Blaxland. Working as a hardware store manager and even building his own house, which his son still lives in, Stan has had an active life but always found time to assist others. He met his wife Clarice in church and had almost 60 joyful years of marriage with her until she unfortunately passed away in 2008. Together, the couple generously devoted their time to volunteering for numerous programs including the Blaxland Community Aid. He now enjoys the company of his children and grandchildren.

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COMMUNITY

PANTHERS V BULLDOGS Saturday, March 22 from 4.30pm

NOTICE BOARD

NASHOS MEETING Sunday, April 20 Penrith City National Servicemens Association meets on the third Sunday of each month at Penrith RSL from 10.30am. For details contact Colin on 0400 129 006.

SENIORS TECHNOLOGY MORNING Thursday, March 27 From 8.30am to 9.30am St George Penrith will be holding a free seniors technology morning to help seniors familiarise themselves with banking online. iPads and computers will be on hand along with St George staff to assist seniors with understanding the new technology available. Seniors will learn how to check their bank balance, transfer money and pay for bills.

Sportingbet Stadium will come alive on Saturday afternoon when the Penrith Panthers take on the Canterbury Bulldogs. Two lower grade matches kick off the fun just after Midday, with the main game kicking off at 4.30pm. The Panthers won their opening game of the season against the Knights, and went down by just a point to the powerful Melbourne Storm last weekend. This game sees the return of Tim Grant and Jamie Soward to the side. The Bulldogs are coming off a big win over Cronulla on Monday night. This promises to be a bruising encounter with a crowd in excess of 15,000 expected to pack into the venue. Tickets are available at the gate.

ROTARY MARKET Sunday, March 30 from 9am Ropes Crossing Get your unique Easter gifts from the Rotary Market at Ropes Crossing. There’s quality gifts, food and entertainment for all from 9am until 2pm at this regular monthly event. The market is always very popular and has some amazing items to purchase that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Call Chris Miller for details on 0417 409 720.

ST MARYS DUTCH FESTIVAL Friday, March 28 through until Sunday, March 30

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Thursdays From 6pm

Kicking off at 11am on Friday, March 28 the St Marys Dutch Festival will feature clog-making demonstrations, a dutch shop, food, mobile shooting range, activities for kids and a whole heap more. For details call the club on 9623 2569. The club is located on Dunheved Circuit, St Marys.

Every Thursday from 6pm, men struggling with alcohol addiction are able to attend a support group at the Kingswood Community Centre. New members are welcome.

OLD TIME DANCE Please note the March 22 dance has been cancelled Due to unforeseen circumstances, the old time dance at Llandilo scheduled for Saturday, March 22 has been cancelled. It’ll be back next month.

SENIOR’S DAY AT LLANDILO Monday, March 24 From 11.30am Llandilo Association Hall

PENRITH FESTIVAL Saturday, March 22 Throughout the Penrith CBD from 9am

Penrith Women’s Health Centre and students from Llandilo Public School will acknowledge the contribution of Chinese seniors to the local community. There will be a traditional performance presented by the Chinese Drumming and Dancing Group. For details and bookings call 4721 8749.

The Penrith Festival will run in the Penrith CBD this Saturday. Come along for great entertainment, market stalls, the big parade and much more.

Live entertainment is here in Penrith CBD

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- POP UP PARK 562 High St Penrith.

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- Fridays from 6-9pm and - Sundays for lunch from11.30am -2.30pm

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