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I’d be lost without... my amazing boyfriend & my incredible family Where I want to be in 10 years... making something of my music and married with a beautiful family.

My dream career is... travelling the world performing my music for people.

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Something most people don’t know about me is... I’m the oldest child of 6.

My special talent is... being able to hear any song and change it to play it on guitar.

Last week you may have noticed a story I wrote headed Introducing Alive and Wise. It’s a concept I’m really keen on so please indulge me if it seems like I’m going over some of the same ground.

The overall purpose of Alive and Wise is to try and encourage readers to make the time and effort to share some of their good experiences with other OCL readers.

By good experiences I mean anything that others might benefit from if they knew what you knew.

Sounds simple enough but for this to work and be valuable, it needs input from you our readers, not just me. Regular readers would be well aware that I have shared many great products, services and other things that I feel others would like to hear about. From time to time I’ve mentioned things like the extra low priced crumpets at Aldi, the real leg ham at the North Orange butcher and even shared a great energy deal that was on offer at Energy Australia.

We’ve all bought products that we’re really happy with, we’ve used tradespeople that are exceptional and we’ve also discovered that exceptional bargain or opportunity that’s worth telling others about.

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Reborn at 24

From the Editor

Molong local Rebecca Treacy has been through more than most her age; at 22 she was diagnosed aplastic anaemia, a rare blood condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells.

Rebecca sat down with OC Life’s Chris Bennetts to tell her story, and she begins...“It’s long, it’s not very nice, but it’s the truth.”

WITH BOB HOLLAND

Hi friends It’s week two of the New Year for us and as you can see, we’ve included a gloss cover on OCL again this week. We received some great comments following last week’s gloss cover so we thought we’d try a few more options. We’ll possibly experiment with a few different paper options over the next few weeks before we settle on a new format so feel free to send in any comments you have, good, bad or otherwise.

Our popular Looney Lotto is back this week and as promised, we’re giving two $100 prizes away this week. The lucky winners are Hilton Gay and Paul Baker. There’s another $100 up for grabs this week and the numbers you need can be found on page 22.

People are now starting to get back into the swing of things for 2015 so let’s hope it’s a great year for Orange.

CHRIS BENNETTS Rebecca’s journey began in September 2013 on a seemingly normal night out with friends.

“My boyfriend and I were going to dinner with a group of friends, and as we were walking there I began to struggle with my breathing... I didn’t feel well at all. But I got through the dinner and went home to bed. In hindsight I should have gone to hospital that night because I was actually dying.”

Rebecca knew something was majorly wrong when she awoke the next morning and couldn’t see out of her right eye. She quickly made her way to Emergency.

“The doctors told me they were amazed that I had actually walked into emergency that morning... they had to do two blood tests on me because they couldn’t believe how low my blood cell count was. A healthy person’s count would be around 120-150...mine was at 28. The doctors told me they had seen dead people with higher blood cell counts than what I had.”

Rebecca was emergency flown to Westmead Hospital with the initial assumption she had leukaemia.

“I was placed in isolation with the initial thoughts that it could have been leukaemia, hepatitis or even AIDS. It wasn’t until the next morning when they did a bone marrow biopsy that they found I was suffering from aplastic anaemia which means your bone marrow fails to produce any blood cells... no red

Until next week, happy reading!  bob@oclife.com.au

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cells, no white cells. Nothing.”

Rebecca went on to explain that aplastic anaemia is a related blood disorder and not a form of cancer, although you are still treated like a cancer patient, and that she would need a bone marrow transplant to start building healthy blood cells again.

“I waited 8 months to find a donor match. During that time I was back in Orange doing blood drives and raising awareness. I went through big changes... I wasn’t allowed to work anymore which meant I had to move out of my house. I couldn’t go to the gym, which was my passion, I was training 5-6 days a week. It was heart breaking; looking back on that time makes me so sad.”

After 8 months of waiting Rebecca finally found a M.U.D (matched unrelated donor) and things began to progress.

“I was admitted on the 12th of May and began 3 days of chemotherapy in preparation for the bone marrow transplant. Chemo kills all your cells, wipes you out, so you are starting with a clean slate as it were.

“The bone marrow transplant was not as harrowing as you may imagine, it was much like a blood transfusion and the donor cells find their way into the bone and starts reproducing... it really is quite fascinating.”

Rebecca knew she would spend the next 6-8 weeks in isolation as her body took on the donor bone marrow. During this period Rebecca had little to no immune system, so something as simple as a common cold could be life threatening.

“Isolation meant being in a room the size of your average family bathroom with very little contact. If people wanted to visit me they would have to put on gloves, gown, and a mask, it was a big production! There was also the constant washing of the hands, any bacteria is seen as a risk so it is very isolating to say the least.”

After 5 weeks of this testing time Rebecca got the news she was hoping for, the donor bone marrow had started to graft and her counts were on the rise. Everything was looking good.

“So I was like ‘awesome I’ve done it!’ it was all good news. The doctor discharged me to being an outpatient and everything seemed to be going to plan.”

Everything was going to plan until a week later when Rebecca had her first blood test. The next day she got a call she had been dreading.

“He told me my counts were dropping again and we would have to do another bone marrow biopsy to see if the donor cells had actually grafted properly.”

The news got worst for Rebecca; the second biopsy revealed that the transplant had failed as the bone marrow had been rejected. This meant another round of chemo and a new bone marrow had to be found.

“I was devastated, I was a mess... it really was the worst case scenario. I felt like I had just gone through hell and got out the other side... only to find out I had to walk back through.”

Rebecca’s story will conclude in next week’s OC Life.

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Alison, Hugh and Will Payne; with Kate, Jack and Oliver O’Rourke.

The annual, seven-race event—The Picnic Races—is set to be a winner with Racing Orange excited to be hosting the 2015 event this Saturday.

ASHLEA PRITCHARD The tradition of the Picnic Races has always been a fun and safe day for the whole family to enjoy which remains the focus of the Racing Orange Committee for the 2015 meeting.

There will be kid-friendly activities including a free jumping castle, as well as live music under the trees.

“We’d like to give families a day where they are not

constantly digging into their pockets so we are offering a free jumping castle and free admission for children under 15,” said Racing Orange committee member Amanda Cox. “Bring your whole family young and old. With a boosted family focus, there’s now added reasons to attend.”

Information about buses and race times can be found at the Racing Orange website: www.racingorange.com.au.

The fashions on the field is always impressive and hotly

contended particularly at the picnic races.

There are thousands of dollars in prizes that have been generously donated by local businesses.

The entry fee is also reduced to $15 this year proceeds from which will go into a pool of funds that is distributed to local causes and community groups by Racing Orange throughout the year, including the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Days held at Towac Park.

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FUZZY

As the power of the beard to be growing ever stronger, we here at OC Life have decided to embrace it and to do so we want to feature those of you out there with ‘face-blankets’. Let’s begin this week’s foray into the realm of soup strainers with this quote...

Growing up, the way that I looked was very important to me. I was always trying to impress people, and when I grew my beard there was a certain freedom, a separation, getting past this the way I looked, identify myself as a spiritual seeker. ~ Matisyahu

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Why a beard?

As I’m unable afford to maintain a range of scarfs I decided to grow my own. Also, winter is coming.

How long do you spend manicuring your beard?

An occasional brush before special occasions like the opera and semi-regular splattering of bugs and various insects gleaned from riding, but nothing else, beard oil is for hipsters.

What is your beard’s name?

Haggard Godfrey Sevenpenny the Third.

Will you ever get rid of your beard?

It should keep growing when I’m dead for a bit, does that mean it will eventually get rid of me?

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Other passengers left their seats and came running over; suddenly the aircraft was rocked by a second blast as yet another engine exploded on the other side.

The passengers were in a panic now, and even the stewardesses couldn’t maintain order. Just then, standing tall and smiling confidently, the pilot strode from the cockpit and assured everyone that there was nothing to worry about.

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passengers feel better, and they sat down as the pilot calmly walked to the door of the aircraft. There, he grabbed several packages from under the seats and began handing them to the flight attendants.

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“Say,” spoke up an alert passenger, “aren’t those parachutes?”

The pilot said they were.

The passenger went on, “But I thought you said there was nothing to worry about?”

“There isn’t,” replied the pilot as a third engine exploded. “We’re going to get help.”

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Ashlea Pritchard Despite living in Orange, recent tragedies in Cobar have hit close to home for Annie Simpson.

Annie lives in the Canobolas district on gorgeous acreage overlooking Mount Canobolas, blessed with rows of fruit trees laden with ripe fruit throughout the past few months.

While favourable seasonal conditions meant the Simpson family had lovely fruit on her tress, this was a sad time.

Her friends Margaret and Ian Settree had recently been murdered.

Firefighter Daniel Howard – another friend – had lost his life in a house fire a month earlier; as well as a death at the mine and young people involved in car accidents.

Diagnosed with MS whilst living in Cobar 10 years ago; Mrs Simpson was eager to help the grieving community which she still has connections with.

“They were a very good community to me when I got sick, and especially that particular couple who were very caring for me and of my situation,” she said.

Annie and her daughter Jess picked a tonne and a half of cherries

– Annie on her gopher and Jess on the ladder - took them to Cobar and sold them with all proceeds going to the Settree’s charity of choice, Batyr, a community program that’s aimed towards youth in rural and remote areas battling with mental illness.

Eeerily, the couple had asked for donations to be made to Batyr in lieu of flowers in the event of their death. “[Margaret and Ian] were just involved in everything and had supported the community for 40 years,” Mrs Simpson said.

“So I was motivated to go out there knowing the community was in mourning yet again, and that Christmas is about a lot of things. One of the good things is cherries.”

The whole lot was purchased within three and a half hours raising a significant amount for the charity foundation.

“It was really well received. We raised $3,800 and the feedback from the community about my effort that I got was so positive,” she said.

“It gave me great joy to support a community that had experienced so much tragedy. But also to bring awareness to mental health in rural and remote areas because it’s a really big issue.”

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New YeAr solutioNs to sAve GleNroi As 2015 rolled in, so did A formAl committee for the not-for-profit community group, sAving glenroi.

Ashlea Pritchard Elected as the committee’s President was Melissa Hatton, with Joe Maric elected as Vice President.

With formalities in place, they both said there are achievable goals for the committee to reach for, and plenty of positive community re-enforcement to keep the motivation high.

Besides the community social days – with the next to be held this Saturday – there’s a list of improvements both Ms Hatton and Mr Maric believe are needed to enrich the Glenroi community.

Whilst it could be a wish list of sorts, they say it’s achievable and will be put to great use.

The top wish list items are: to get the Edye Park basketball courts re-sealed; community barbecues installed; assurance of regular grounds maintenance; bike/walking paths in place and possible park benches.

It’s about a ‘whole of Orange’ approach, suggested Mr Maric.

“We can do our part, but we can only go so far,” he said.

“There’s a wide range of cultural communities within Glenroi that don’t even get the opportunity to come together and they should. The only way that’s going to happen is by having the facilities where people can come together.”

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couches, getting them out in the community with the kids and going down to the park.”

Mr Maric said plans are already being put together for at least the community barbecues.

Ms Hatton said working together with local branches of the PCYC, Family and Community Services NSW, Fusion, CareWest, Rock the Rim, an Anglican parish and various local businesses has seen what was a general concept starting to form into a movement.

“We’re like a family now. And we know that the community needs us and it’s just a matter of proving to them that they can trust us. This is why we’ve got to start small and build up,” Ms Hatton said.

“It’s little steps at this stage. We’re just getting ourselves known and getting the community’s support. Then, once we’ve got the support, we can make bigger things happen. We’re trying to do one bit at a time.”

The formal committee will meet once a month, with community fun-day events planned for every fortnight.

A barbecue, soccer game, as well as arts and craft activities will be held at edye park this saturday from 12pm to 2pm.

‘Daydawn’ orchardist Peter Darley with Saving Glenroi Committee Vice President Joe Maric donating apples for this Saturday’s community events.

Amber’s Quest Local model Amber Bryant took the top spot in Manildra, now she is reaching for the top of the Galaxy.

CHRIS BENNETTS For the second year running, Manildra local amber Bryant has become a new south Wales finalist for the Miss galaxy pageant. amber, 22, will represent the region in the nsW heats against other models in the eveningwear, formalwear, swimwear and the interview sections, with the hopes of making the nationals to be held on the gold coast later in the year. amber, who has been modelling for 5 years, said she enjoys entering pageants for the friendships. “i’ve made a lot of great friends and contacts at the pageants, especially the Miss galaxy pageant, all the girls are so friendly and laid back.” amber is hoping to make the nationals this time around, having only missed out by one point in 2014.

“Last year i was a bit nervous, but i’m feeling a lot more confident this year because i know what to expect... i’ve even been giving advice to some of the girls who are entering for the first time.”

as part of the pageant, contestants are asked to fundraise for a charity of their choice, with amber selecting the ‘Make-a-Wish’ foundation.

“Last year i raised $3,000 for ‘Make-a-Wish’ with my bowls day at Manildra Bowls club, this year i’d like to go above that,” amber said. “raising the funds and meeting new people from all over the country is really the best part of the competition.” mber wanted to thank all amber her sponsors and friends and family who have supported her along the way.

If you would like to donate to Amber’s fundraiser you can contact her on 0429225449, or keep an eye out for Amber as she will be selling raffle tickets around town over the coming weeks.

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Housing Plus CEO, Karen Andrew, said the 21 units consisted of 10 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units and one four-bedroom unit and should be ready for occupation by tenants in early February and applications for these properties are now invited.

“Affordable rental housing is housing that meets the needs of people on low to moderate incomes and is priced below the current market rent so that they can afford other basic living costs such as food, clothing, transport, medical care and education,” Mrs Andrew explained.

“Many people need affordable rental housing for a range of reasons including people who work full or part -time in lower paying jobs.

Mrs Andrew noted affordable rental housing in NSW was usually managed by not-for-profit community housing providers like Housing Plus.

“To be eligible for affordable housing, prospective tenants must meet a range of criteria and have a stable income with the first adult not earning more than $47,289, however eligibility for affordable housing mostly depends on the household income and the number of people including children who live in the household. ” Household income must be within the maximum limits set by the NSW Government, Mrs Andrew added.

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In November 2011, James completed a 12km swim from Malabar to Bondi beach and in September 2012 he completed a swim from Collaroy to North Steyne beach. Both of these swims were to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation.

In addition to his swimming accomplishments, James is the Ambassador for the Rainbow Club; a not for profit organisation which offers swimming lessons for children with disabilities, he is also a fund raiser for the Fred Hollows Foundation; which focuses on blindness prevention and indigenous health.

James works full-time for the Australian Tax Office, is married and has a five year old daughter.

Clr Ferguson said ‘Council is looking forward to hosting James as the Australia Day Ambassador to officiate the Blayney Shire Australia Day festivities to be held on Monday 26 January 2015 at Heritage Park, Adelaide Street, Blayney.’

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Parkes elvis Festival Thirty seven years after Elvis left the building, the Parkes Elvis Festival celebrated what would have been his 80th Birthday with style on the weekend. With records breaking crowds of over 20,000, many from Orange made the pilgrimage to Parkes, donned a wig and glasses for a weekend of all things Elvis.

For me, the weekend started with meeting the Elvis Express and travelling with hard core Elvis fans to Parkes. The 80th Gala Birthday Dinner, emceed by former Yellow Wiggle and Elvis memorabilia collector Greg Page was definitely a highlight.

The Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW, and is all about having a great time no matter who you are and where

Andrew show s some Elvis ac tion with Luke Greg Jones, Pa Nash, rkes Mayor Ke n Keith OAM, Da Nichols, Chris ve Summerhayes and Al Gersba ch.

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you’re from. I even attempted to knock out “Blue Suede Shoes” on a float in the street parade on Saturday. Fortunately, I had a great band to cover any vocal deficiencies!

Thank you to the people of Parkes for the warm country hospitality you showed people from all over Australia and the world - and congratulations on hosting a world class Festival in regional NSW.

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COmmUnity BUilDing PartnersHiP grants annOUnCeD FOr 2014 Andrew was proud to announce the 24 projects from the Orange electorate who will share in $300,000 for community infrastructure under NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Local projects to receive funding include:

The new Augusta Westland 139

The base at Orange is now a 24-hour, seven days per week operation and new retrieval doctors are available for every flight and additional paramedics dedicated to helicopter retrieval. The service is now saving even more lives (just like we said it would when we were fighting for it).

An additional $2.5 million investment by the NSW Government has also been allocated annually for helicopter retrieval services from the Orange helicopter base from July 2014 as part of the commencement of 24/7 operations.

In further good news, Orange will now be receiving a new aircraft, the larger Augusta Westland 139, which was a key submission Andrew made to the Review Panel. Whilst the current helicopter does the job and is an excellent machine, it does have difficulties taking off under certain conditions under a full load. The new chopper solves this problem, is bigger with more room for patients, has the ability to carry sick babies and has an extended range into Western NSW.

COntainer DePOsit sCHeme I am delighted that the NSW Government is backing a container deposit scheme (CDS). Litter is a huge problem in regional NSW and this policy initiative will make a significant contribution to addressing it.

The NSW Government has been examining different methods used in Australia and around the world to reduce litter and to increase the recycling of container waste and is currently working with industry and the community to refine the design principles. It’s certainly an important step in protecting the environmental health of our parks, rivers and towns.

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Cudgegong Cruisers Inc, shed and clubroom Orange Country Womens Association, hall refurbishment Cudal Campdrafting Association Inc, spectator viewing platform Orange Little Athletics Inc, storage shed construction Orange District Cricket Association, sightscreens at Wade Park Cargo Rugby League Football Club - toilet facilities Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society – shed construction Manildra Showground Trust, improvements in showground pavilion Orange Girl Guides Association, erection of security fence Mid-Western Regional Council, shed construction at Billy Dunn Oval Mid-Western Regional Council, Mudgee Showground pavilion improvements PCYC Mudgee, entrance door Orange High School P&C, resurfacing of outdoor courts Wellington Junior Soccer Club Inc, canteen awning construction Wellington Bowling Club ltd, installation of security system Orange Regional Conservatorium, installation of air conditioning system Orange PCYC Ltd, refurbishment of ventilation panels in stadium Gulgong RSL Sub-Branch, picnic seating for ANZAC Memorial Park Eurundree Provisional School Inc, amenities block construction Orange Golf Club Ltd, construction of golf cart shed Cabonne Council, new furniture at Cargo hall Wellington Amateur Swimming Club, renovation to clubhouse Uniting Church Community hall Orange, improvements to hall Molong Show Society Inc, repairs Andrew presents Orange CWA Branch Member to the poultry pavilion at Molong Mary McArdle and Orange CWA Branch Secretary Showground Deborah Marr with a cheque for $15,000.

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It’s big 10 Year celebration time this week in one Lords Place business.

Since the doors opened on January 19 2005, Hog’s Breath Cafe Orange franchisee Carolyn Peake and her team of Hog’spitality experts have been serving up success, smiles and succulent Prime Rib Steaks.

To celebrate Orange’s 10th Birthday in business, Hog’s Breath Cafe Orange will be gifting each guest a free slice of their

mouth-watering Mississippi Mud cake with every Prime Rib Steak ordered from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd January.

“It’s our Birthday wish that guests can have their favourite Prime Rib Steak and Mississippi Mud Cake and eat it too!” says Peake.

For those not yet familiar with the brand, Hog’s Breath Cafe is a 100% Austral-

ian owned and operated franchise that specialises in their legendary Prime Rib Steak – slow cooked for up to 18 hours to ensure maximum flavour and tenderness.

“It’s been a decade of great memories serving the people of Orange and injecting some friendly Hog’spitality into the local community. Bring on the next 10 years!” says Peake.

Central West Gymnastics are again hosting numerous budding Gymnasts as part of their School Holiday Coaching Camps.

The camps run from 9am to 3pm and are held Tuesday through Thursday next week for school aged boys and girls. All experience levels are catered for from beginner to the more experienced gymnasts.

The camps are provided at a cost of $50 per day or $120 for the three days.

Just in case your little one isn’t sure, Central West Gymnastics will be hosting a come and try day this Friday (16th) free of charge. It’s a great opportunity to expose the kids to gymnastics for the first time.

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OnmyMind PAUL TIERNEY

The Oracle of the OCLife?

upcoming State election, that’s almost a no-brainer, but I have to start somewhere. At the time of writing this column, the Coalition were at the totally unimpressive odds of $1.05, with Labor at a juicy $9.00. No contest, so let’s to move something a bit more left field. I’m going to risk losing my shirt, have a wild stab and say that New Zealand (yep, believe it) are going to win the One Day Cricket World Cup. They’ve got a lot of home matches and are riding a bit of a wave at present.

Brendan McCullum will be player of the tournament, too – you heard it here first.

After the events of recent weeks in Sydney and in France, the world would have its head in the sand if it were thinking we’ve seen the worst of the nastiness involving Islamic State. It would be nice to think the superpowers might band together to do something about these troubles, but then, the I.S. don’t believe anyone is a superpower.

Blind Freddie can see this is going to get worse before it gets better, so I don’t suppose I can really get any points for making a sombre prediction.

In what amounts to more of a wish than a prediction, those of us with internet speeds rivalling a Galapagos Tortoise may finally get access to the NBN. A bold wish indeed. The music world might wake up to itself too, and produce some tunes that will be around for more than three weeks.

There’ll always be a boy band or two for us oldies to make fun of, but 2015 might see the new Bruce Springsteen or Elton John emerge from amongst the ‘four-chord wonders’.

If the Wallabies and Canterbury end up holding silverware I’ll be the first to say ‘I told you so’!

Nothing but silence if they both fall flat though. Let’s chat again about my visions again later on this year … hopefully I got something right.

We will revisit this column in 12 months and see how I went with my predictions for the year of 2015.

Has 2015 got something big in store for you? Are you expecting it to be a memorable year, a year with some watershed moments, a year of great change, or maybe a year of consolidation? I thought I’d have a crack at making some predictions of outcomes of some of the major events over the next 12 months.

I love the part in the movie ‘Back To The Future’ where the bad guy of the trilogy, Biff Tannen gets hold of a sports almanac from the 90s, travels back to 1955 and gives it to himself. He then proceeds to make gazillions as he places winning bets on all kinds of events where he already knows the result. One could only dream of having the gift of predicting the future (and hence having the power to affect the outcome of future happenings).

I could use this power to put some hard-earned on the winner of the Bathurst 1000, or something similar and then retire to Palm Cove to smoke cigars, drink cabernet and have bikini girls feed me grapes … or I could become a superhero of sorts, and try to make a difference in the world by changing things so unpleasantness didn’t occur. If only.

I’m still living on the glory of picking the trifecta in the Melbourne Cup way back in 2010. Lucky?

No Way – skill! Can I transfer this ‘vision’ to some predictions for 2015, let’s see. No-one is going to call me the greatest soothsayer of all-time for predicting that the Liberal-Nationals will win the

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9 January, 2015 Dear Editor, The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA), as the official representative organisation of the members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), would like to commend the volunteers and staff of the service for providing assistance to communities in South Australia and Victoria during the recent bushfire emergencies.

Several hundred NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff have selflessly given up their time over the past week, at a time many Australians traditionally spend with family or taking a well earned break from work, to help fight these fires, which destroyed around thirty homes, businesses, a large number of sheds and livestock.

Each and every community across the state should be proud of their local Rural Fire Brigades as they get on with the job of protecting the local community. Not only are they willing to do this but also are willing to give up their time and in many cases income to help other communities in other states at a time of crisis.

Our NSW RFS volunteers are people like you and me, who go that extra mile, happy to be there day and night to help protect you, and when called upon immediately put up their hand to help others.

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CHRISTMAS & THANKSGIVING LUNCH On Friday December 12 the Christian Lending Library held their Christmas and Thanksgiving Lunch. This is an occasion for the library team to enjoy fellowship and to thank all the volunteers for their help during the year.

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60TH wEddING ANNIVERSARy On the 7th of January Fred and Shirley Roberts celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Fred Roberts Married Shirley Woods in 1955 at the Methodist (Uniting) Church in Anson Street Orange with Rev Wrightson performing the ceremony.

Fred and Shirley have two children. Wayne who lives in Sydney and Diane who lives in Orange and who is married to Brian Livingstone. They also have 2 Granddaughters, Melissa and Partner John Konjetic and Belinda and husband Stewart Jenkins.

The couple are great grandparents to Tomi and Jabov (Jak) due any day, sons of Melissa, also Jayden, Mia, Lochlan, Courtney and Jacob children of Belinda.

Fred and Shirley have lived in Orange all their married life and been very involved with the Orange Cycle Club when

the bike track was first resurfaced for the first time. They also took riders including their son Wayne to competitions throughout NSW. Congratulations Fred and Shirley on your great mile stone.

Love brought you together As husband and wife And gave each of you A best Friend for life.

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PeoPle suffering from Type 2 diabetes living in orange and surrounding areas who suffer with painful neuropathy in their legs are needed for pain relief research by a physiotherapy honours student at Charles sturt university (Csu) in orange.

The research will be conducted over 27 days in January and february 2015 to compare the pain relief effects of two different types of electrical stimulation for people with painful leg symptoms due to diabetic neuropathy.

The participants will have the opportunity to use a pain relief machine (Tens) at no cost to them.

Participants will be required to attend four short appointments at Charles sturt university in orange. During the study each participant will be apply the first treatment at home each day for 10 days, followed by no treatment for 7 days and then using the Tens again, this time with different settings, for another 10 days at home. During this time, it is expected that the subjects’ level of pain will reduce, with the aim of the research to determine if one setting works better than another one. in order to able to enrol in this study as a participant, you must have less than a tenyear history of Type 2 diabetes and you will have experienced painful diabetic neuropathy symptoms for six months or longer. other tools, such as recent blood test results and questionnaires, will also be used to assess your eligibility.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Tens) is a safe treatment with minimal risk of adverse effects and can be used for many different types of pain. The research has been approved by Csu ethics Committee and is being closely supervised by three highly qualified and experienced Csu academics. Please contact Ms gabrielle upton on 0427 106 498 to discuss your eligibility and inclusion criteria and to sign up for the study.

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Connecting to sporting facilities at Moulder Park will be a lot easier given the installation of a concrete walkway originally built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics village.

JAMIE STEDMAN A suitable fit for a former walkway to Olympic sporting events has been found with a ‘new’ footbridge making its home in Orange.

“The steel-reinforced concrete walkway was installed to connect the John Lomas skate park, sport oval and velodrome users and ease access to the toilet facilities for patrons of the precinct,” said Cr Reg Kidd.

Not only will the newly installed, 17-meter long footbridge help to connect people with the various sporting facilities at the Moulder Park precinct; but

it’s expected to be part of a larger, long-term project.

As part of the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Cycleways program, a grant of $100,000 will be used to install and connect the Moulder Street park precinct with other Cycle paths.

Another $25,000 grant from the NSW Sport & Recreation Department’s Participation and Facility Program will be used to install a new climbing frame and a five-metre high swing alongside the bridge at the skate park.

Let’s hope current users of the facilities do all they can to preserve its longevity for future users.

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To keep the Orange informed of development activity in the City,made noticetoisCouncil hereby given hereby given that community the following development applications have been that the following development applications have been made to Council during the period Monday, during the period Monday, 5 January 2015 to Friday, 9 January 2015.

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In accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act, the applications may be

In accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act, the applications may be inspected at inspected at Service the Customer counter of the Civic Centre (ground floor), Byng during Street,normal the Customer counterService of the Civic Centre (ground floor), Byng Street, Orange Orange during normal office hours. office hours.

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JUST FOR A LAUGH There was an elderly couple who in their old age noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor.

The doctor told them that they should start writing things down so they don’t forget. They went home and the old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of ice cream. “You might want to write it down,” she said.

The husband said, “No, I can remember that you want a bowl of ice cream.” She then told her husband she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream. “Write it down,” she told him, and again he said, “No, no, I can

remember: you want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream.” Then the old lady said she wants a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top. “Write it down,” she told her husband and again he said, “No, I got it. You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top.” So he goes to get the ice cream and spends an unusually long time in the kitchen, over 30 minutes. He comes out to his wife and hands her a plate of eggs and bacon.

The old wife stares at the plate for a moment, then looks at her husband and asks, “Where’s the toast?”

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You can read more about it in the ad on page 44 but in the meantime, if you’d like a brochure that explains more about the product, you can pick one up from our office at Suite 3/241 Lords Place, behind Peter Mitchell Property Management.

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Who directed the film “Moulin Rouge”?

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My career break came in 1981 when I was cast as Jim Craig in The Man From Snowy River.

Two years later I starred as the lead in the film Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation, and then 1986’s Windrider with Nicole Kidman.

I landed the role of a young Frank Sinatra in a mini-series produced by the singer’s daughter which steered my career to musical roles.

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Andrew Refshauge, former Labor politician, 66. Sade, US singer, 56. Joel Fitzgibbon, former Defence Minister, 53. James May, TV’s Top Gear host, 52 (top). Greg Page, musician and actor of The Wiggles fame, 42. Kate Moss, English model, 41.

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Back By popular demand at the extra 4 on the 4loor this weekend are l.o G.; renamed slamdaddy Given their latest Band memBer addition.

In the midst of getting back into performing live are past members of DepriVation.

DepriVation were an Orange-based band who took their trash metal throughout Australia and the US from 2006 to 2013.

As band members came and went; the conclusion of Dep drew some of the band alumni to form The Murdering.

Now, comes time for another re-awaking of sorts with the forming of Slamdaddy.

Slamdaddy consists of former Dep musos Orry Swann, George Olsen and Lachlan Harrison; alongside Daryl Kennewell.

It’s been about two months that the band have been together rehearsing and playing acoustic grunge live.

“We all hold our own…and it’s fun,” said Orry about Slamdaddy members.

While it is early days for the band at the moment, he said it’s a mixture of passion and

pipeline already.

“We’ve got some riffs going and melodies that we want to put together and make some harmonies…we think we’ve got some ingredients to put into a pot but nothing too epic just yet,” he said.

Slamdaddy feature on the 4 on the 4loor line-up alongside opener James Croke (the winner of Lander’s Music’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ competition), Alix Riley and The Burn Card.

wanting to do what they’re talented at which inspired everyone to pick up their instruments again.

“I think people liked us [at their last 4 on the 4loor performance] so that was cool,” Orry said, trying to laugh off any big-noting of the band in its infancy.

He said its covers for now, adding that it’s “early days”.

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4 On The 4loor 2014 was without questioning it, a top year with so much good music from many talented musical persons. 2015 does be promising to be the same; or worse. Or better probably ... … Who knows? ...cept for you who attend these musicalicious events. Always appearing on the first Saturday of the month … with some extra shows thrown in here and here. Like the next 4loor on Saturday 17; where you can check out the 4loor debut of the winner of the recent Landers Music ‘Next Big Thing’ competition; JAMES CROKE. Where you can hear and see ALIX RILEY … and also plus; an encore performance from SLAMDADDY who played the January 3 4loor on the third of January as ‘L.O.G.’ (And, as you can see; they have come up with a much more meaningful moniker) Thence lastly does appear THE BURN CARD and dear person; they are indeed hot! … also plus two; there is a 4loor Facechook page...and you can get onto it to see upcoming shows …. if you wanna know … so you can go … and hey hi hey hi ho; … cop you later!

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Underground Sound unearthed Many hours of practice in bedrooMs, garages and studios will coMe to fruition this weekend when five original acts perforM lives this saturday at the cwa hall in byng street. despite being underground sound, the word is now out. words by ash pritchard.

TIME FOR A LAUGH TAKE A MINUTE Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?” The man said, “I do Father.”

The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then the priest asked the second man, “Do you want to go to heaven?”

“Certainly, Father,” was the man’s reply.

“Then stand over there against the wall,” said the priest. Then Father Murphy walked up to O’Toole and said, “Do you want to go to heaven?”

O’Toole said, “No, I don’t Father.”

The priest said, “I don’t believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don’t want to go to heaven?”

O’Toole said, “Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now.”

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When pondering about whether or not to host live music in a public venue; it’s often the amount of patrons expected – and the drinks sold at the bar – that often define if the gig is on or not.

With it difficult to organise gigs — and especially all ages gigs—in public venues; increasingly the CWA hall is becoming the place to be.

Playing at the hall this weekend are five local acts: Samantha Jean, Drones, Acrylic ACID, Bobby Shades and Tempermore from 5pm.

Orange City Life caught up with gig organiser and Tempermore vocalists/guitarist Corey Roche to find out more…

His band’s sound has a brooding, grunge mood; seemingly perfect for this underground movement.

How long have Tempermore been together? What inspired you to form a band?

Officially the band finalised in early December when our drummer joined the ranks. We originally all went to Orange TAFE where we studied music and developed our thirst for what we are doing now.

Who/what are your influences?

Our influences are very broad but as an example, some of the most influential include The Angles, Violent Soho, Bliss’n’Esso, Bluejuice, Sunk Loto and INXS to name a few.

How would you describe your music?

We play a variety of styles. My best advice is to come and check us out.

Why did you want to be a part of this local gig at the CWA hall? Plus, how was it organised?

We are attempting to push original and live music. The work and formation of Underground Sound is to involve young enthusiastic people who are interested in music to come together at these events as a community to enjoy live music.

What different to having a gig in this space compared to other venues?

The ability of playing our original music.

Also giving another place to enjoy live music and entertainment.

What’s next for Tempermore?

Continue to create original music. We’re working on recording an EP, and growth in the community to feed our appetite for playing live shows and spreading our love of music.

How can people find out about your band and this weekend’s gig?

You can find Tempermore on Facebook, or you can email us at tempermore@hotmail. com. There’s also an Underground Sound Facebook page with links and information.

Tempermore are made up of Corey (vocals/ guitar), Alex (lead guitar), Jason (keys/rhythm guitar), Darcy (bass guitar) and Donny (drums).

Canowindra Driver Reviver; a history At the initiAtive of the previous And lAst MAnAger of the CoMMonweAlth BAnk in CAnowindrA, siMon ABle, A puBliC Meeting wAs held in MArCh 1996 to set up driver reviver. ironiCAlly, the BAnk Closed And siMon left town not long After. however, the struCture under whiCh driver reviver wAs to operAte in CAnowindrA wAs deterMined And hAs survived sinCe. driver reviver operAted for the first tiMe At eAster of thAt yeAr, 1996, At Morris pArk. equipment in the SES /Council complex has recently been approved. The van and all the equipment used in the van were paid for over the years by the travelling public through the donations tin. During the period 1996 to 2014, 18,444 people were served from 8,018 vehicles that passed through Canowindra.

During this period also, an average of 25 to 30 volunteers operated the site over any oneholiday period.

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All expenses for work, materials and services charged for, are paid for from the money received from the travelling public in the donations tin. The committee’s success is due to those organisations, which wanted to participate. There were no membership dues to be paid. As usual, there are always stalwarts in any organisation who ensure its survival and stability. Such long serving members of the committee were the late Molly Daley (initial Treasurer) Deirdre White, current Treasurer and Muriel Yell, long time Secretary.

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A management committee was formed on which two representatives of each volunteer service organisation had agreed to work the site. The committee decided the days and times of rosters on which the site would work.

12 local community service organisations have variously participated in the last 19 years, most for several years. CWA, Red Cross, Billican Productions, Rotary, Masonic Lodge and Lions, the longest serving, while 6 others have fitted in when a gap occurred and there was a need in the rostering. More recently the Corner Stone Community, Mid West Historic Car Club and Cowra Antique Vehicle Club, joined.

In the early years, one of the first to join in was the SES, APEX and local Fire Brigade; however community responsibility made it difficult for them to continue due to “on call” requirements.

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to provide two of its members to serve for two hours at a time in the van. On several occasions, students from Canowindra High School also served.

The concept and very successful operation of the site at Morris Park was made possible because of the support given by the then RTA and Cabonne Council.

RTA now RMS, provided underground cable and “box” connected to Council’s power at the Morris Park ablutions block and provided it at no cost. Council has progressively upgraded the site to the current standard. RMS has only recently installed new operating roads signs as a trial for the rest of NSW. The “safe” stowage of the Driver Reviver Van and its

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Mr. Smith walked over to the fellow and pointed out the colored ribbons tied to the handle, and the fluorescent tape on the sides.

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SocialCircle WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE FLASHIEST SOCIAL EVENTS OF 2014 During 2014, Orange City Life photographers were invited to hundreds of parties and celebrations.

Many of these were very colourful events as you can see by this selection of photos that appeared in our social pages during 2014. We’ll have more great photos of happy party faces again throughout 2015 and if you’d like us to attend your party or event, call us a few days before the event on 6361 3575 and we’ll take it from there.

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The danger of procrastination At my place there are a number of jobs that have been waiting for me to finish. One example: I put a deck on the back of my place eight years ago.

I have still not painted the roof beams; put the cladding back on the house... I am sure you could make a similar procrastination list.

Most of the things we procrastinate about are things that can wait. But there are some things many of us procrastinate about that we really shouldn’t put off. One of those things is the whole God question.

Many people I know

just put that question in the ‘later’ basket.

This is a big question that impacts on who we are, what is right and wrong, and the biggie of what lies ahead after death.

Surely this question deserves more than just an assumption?

As a Christian, I will say a great place to start is to read the bible, preferably starting with a Gospel. But really, all I ask is that you stop procrastinating and check out the evidence. Find answers that pass more than just the “this is what I reckon” test.

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TheDiary COMING UP SOON Carcoar Australia Day Fair Monday 26th January, 2015:9am – 3pm Gold Coin Donation Entry.

Street Stalls, Cobb & Co coach rides, historical re-enactment by Lachlan Living History Groups, wood chopping, food and entertainment and much more. Further information contact Cathy Griffiths 0263 673173 or www.carcoar.org

OTHER NOTICES Sunday: Guided tours of Emmaville Cottage. Hear about the history of the cottage and the Narrambla property along with their connection to Banjo Paterson. Rotary Club of Orange members conduct free tours between 11am and 1pm. No bookings needed. For more information contact John Templeman 0401 701 272

About our Diary: The Diary is a free service and lists basic details about various non-profit groups and organisations who meet regularly in Orange and neighbouring towns. It is not intended to provide comprehensive information about the various groups, but rather to let people know who they are, when and where they meet and who to contact for further information. If you would like to find out more about any of the groups listed, please contact the people or numbers indicated.

A listing in THE DIARY is free. Please email brief details to reception@cwpn.com.au fax 6361 3494, or phone 6361 3575 during business hours to include your group.

MEETING DATES 40plus Singles Friendship Group meets Tuesdays at Orange ExServices’ Club from 7.30pm. Enquiries Alan 0412 618 802 or Vicki 6361 2296.

A Healthy Lifestyle Program meets each Wednesday at Blayney Community Hall from 9.30am.

Enquiries: 6368 9333. Resumes mid January.

Australian Breastfeeding Association meets each Wednesday fortnight from 10am at Harvest for Christ Church Hall cnr. Churchill and Glenroi Avenue. For meeting dates and enquiries: Tiffany 0401 946 861.

Resumes 28th January.

AWA Morning Tea meets second Friday each month at the Memorial Hall, Holy Trinity Church, from 10am.

Cost is $5 a head. Enquiries: 6362 4018. Resumes 13th February.

Bloomfield Hospital Auxiliary meets second Thursday each month at the Old Administration Building, Bloomfield side, from 12.30pm.

Enquiries: Julie 6362 3270. Resumes 12th February at Mary Janes for lunch.

Bingo is played at the Hotel Orange every Monday and Wednesday morning from 11am. 6361 1177.

Blue Heeler Cloggers meets each Wednesday at the CWA Hall, Byng Street in Robertson Park, from 7pm.

Phone Graeme 0422 010 926 or Shelby 0401 473 010 or visit http:/ www.blueheelercloggers.com Resumes 14th January.

Borenore-Nashdale Mens’ Shed meets each Tuesday from 1pm, at the Orange National Field Days site.

Enquiries: 0459 482 382. Resumes January 13th Cantar Women’s Choir meets each Monday at the Church of Christ, Burrendong Way from 7.30pm.

Enquiries: Margaret 6369 1333.

Resumes 2nd February.

Friends of the Orange Botanic Gardens meets first Sunday each month from 8.30am at the Orange Botanic Gardens, Botanic Room.

FoodCare Orange meets each Tuesday from 9.30am, at Glenroi Community Centre, Garema Rd. Enquiries: call or text 0467 229 673.

Community transport available.

Bookings, call 6362 6554.

Fusion Wiggling Wombats meets every Wednesday 10am at

the Uniting Church, 217 Anson St. Enquiries: Bev 5310 2474. Resumes 4th February.

and Thursday afternoon at 2pm.

Bookings required. Phone: 6393 8132.

Resumes early February.

‘Grow’ for mental health meets each Friday at 2pm at the Senior Citizens Centre. Enquiries: Vicki 0410 493 294.

Orange Coin and Stamp Club meets last Tuesday each Month at the Orange Community Centre, 79 Kite St, from 7.30pm. Enquiries: Howard 6362 2368.

Live Life Well Class meets each Monday at 9.30am at the Manildra Golf Club. Enquiries: Cheryn 6392 3410. Resumes 2nd February.

Traditional English Folk Dancing is held each Monday at Orange Regional Conservatorium at 7.00pm.

Enquiries: Kenneth on 0408 619 235 or Anita 6361 7974. Currently in Recess.

On-going Friendship Group for over 50’s, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10am at the Church of Christ, Burrendong Way. Regular Guest speakers: Enquiries: John and Maureen Miller on 6362 6455. Resumes 10th February.

Orange Arts Society and Gallery meets second Monday each month at the rear of the Orange Cultural Centre, Sale Street, from 10am.

Enquiries: Neil Skinner 6362 5729.

Resumes 2nd February.

Orange Branch of RSPCA meets second Wednesday each from 7pm at Orange City Bowling Club. All interested parties welcome to attend.

Orange Bridge Club – Enquiries: Helen Britton 6362 1138 or Jan De Jong on 6362 2040. For lessons Margaret Robinson on 6362 8241.

Orange Cake Decorators Guild meets first Saturday each month at 1:00pm at the Cultural Centre, Sale Street. Enquiries: Beryl Hicks 6366 5015 or Debbie Whiley 6365 9194.

Resumes 7th February.

Orange Camera Club meets first and third Tuesday each month at the Senior Citizen’s Centre, 7.30pm start.

Enquiries: Stephen Scott-Robertson 6362 8671 or Wendy Reid 6365 1107.

Resumes 20th January.

Orange Coin and Stamp Fair is held first Saturday of the month in the Culture Centre Hall, Sale Street.

Enquiries: to Howard 6362 2368.

Orange Day View Club meets last Friday each Month at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Arrive at 11:30am for a 12noon start. Enquiries: Pat Daly 6362 3993. Resumes 27th February.

Orange Diabetes Support Group meets second Tuesday each month from 2pm at the HACC Centre.

Enquiries: 6361 3430.

Orange Five Ways Playgroup meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from at the Five Ways Uniting Church. Enquiries: Cassandra on 0419 790 656.

Resumes 10th February.

Orange Social Dance Group meets every Thursday at the Orange City Bowling Club from 7pm. Enquiries: 6362 0068. Resumes 15th January.

Orange Stroke Support Group meets third Monday each month at the HACC Centre, Lords Place.

Enquiries: Arthur Kinchela 6361 0829 or 0423 587 971.

Orange Table Tennis meets each Tuesday from 6:30 pm at the Canobolas High School Recreational Hall. Contact Steve on 0468 308 705 or visit - orangetabletennis@gmail. com Resumes 27th January.

Orange Seventh-day Adventist Church meets on the corner Icely and Allenby Roads, every Saturday, at 9.30am. For further information visit http://orange.adventist.org.au Orange RSL Sub Branch meets first Monday each month at Orange ExServices’ Club from7pm. Enquiries: Lindsay Wright 6362 5959.

Orange Floral Art Club meets first and 3rd Tuesday each month from 10am at the Orange Cultural Centre.

Enquiries: Hazel Pryde 6362 4079.

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Orange Strum-a-long Ukulele Group meets third Monday each month at the Gladstone Hotel at 7:00pm. Bring your uke and a song sheet or two to share with the group.

Currently in recess.

Orange Horticultural Society meets first Wednesday each month from 1.30pm at the Cultural Centre, Woolworths car park. Enquiries: 6365 1084. Resumes 4th February.

Orange Bird Society meets third Wednesday of each month at the Senior Citizens Centre from 7.30pm.

Interested parties are most welcome to attend.

Orange Lacemakers meets each Wednesday at the Orange Cultural Centre from 1pm. Enquiries: Sandy 6362 7938 or Bev 6362 9540.

Quota International of Orange meets first Tuesday each Month, at Orange City Bowling Club from 6:30pm. Enquiries: Margaret Munson 6362 1378 or Tine Varvel 0414 355 212.

Orange Lapidary and Mineral Club Inc meets each Wednesday at the Orange Cultural Society from 9am-12pm and 7pm-9pm. Enquiries: Karen 0439 028 979 or Nita 6362 3934. Resumes 14th January.

Orange Male Voice Choir meets each Monday at Orange Regional Conservatorium from 7.15 – 9.15 pm.

Enquiries: David 6362 8218. Resumes 19th January.

Orange Chess Club meets each Wednesday from 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Centre. Enquiries: Greg 6362 9565. Resumes 28th January.

Orange Men’s Shed meets each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00am till 3pm, at the School of Arts Hall, Lucknow. Enquiries: 0475 250 779.

Orange City Library Storytime is held at the Orange City Library on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 11am for children 3-5yrs

Orange Seniors meets every Tuesday and Wednesday holding various classes. Enquiries: 6362 6592.

each month at Orange City Bowling Club from 7pm. Enquiries: George Georgiou 0422 560 810.

Tai Chi for Arthritis meets each Wednesday from 10.30 at Blayney Community Hall. Enquiries: 6368 9333. Resumes Mid January.

The AMUSU Theatre in Manildra screens a movie each Sunday at 1.30pm. Movie Museum is open every weekend 11:00am until 3:00pm. Enquiries: call 0418 452 902.

The Card Club meets each Wednesday at the Orange ExServices Club from 7.30p. Enquiries: Orange Ex-Services Club on 6362 2666.

The Christian Lending Library Storytime and Craft is held every Thursday 10:30 – 11:30. Enquiries: Carol 0423 276 201. Library reopens 13th January and Storytime and Craft resumes 15th January.

The Come Together Choir meets each Tuesday from10am at Senior Citizens Centre. Enquiries: Vicky 6361 8156. Resumes when Schools returns.

The MCF Orange Chapter meets first Wednesday each month at the Orange Community Centre, Kite Street from 6-9pm. Enquiries: Shawn 0439 194 323.

The Mental Health Social Inclusion Foundation meets every Thursday at O’Brien Centre from 10am-2pm. Lunch and transportation cost $3. Enquiries: 6369 8981 - email mwcag@outlook. com Currently in recess.

Rotary Club of Orange Calare meets each Monday at 1pm for lunch at Duntryleague Golf Club.

Contact Duntryleague 6362 3466.

The Miniature Railway Public Running Day takes place on the second Saturday each month in Matthews Park from 1-5pm. Please wear fully enclosed footwear. Rides for both adults and children are $1.

St Barnabas Men’s Breakfast is held at the Anglican Parish Hall, cnr.

Dora and McLachlan Streets the fourth Saturday each Month from 7.30am. Enquiries: Graham Davidson 6360 1652 or Rev Gary Neville 6362 5349. Resumes 28th February.

The Orange PD Support Group meets fourth Wednesday each month from 10am-12noon at 286 Lords Place Orange. Enquiries: Martha Brown 6362 2755 or Petah Duffy 0439 490 235. Resumes 25th February.

Scrabble Club meets fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month from 2pm. Enquiries: Audrey 6362 0068.

Vietnam Veterans (Peacekeepers’ Peacemakers Association of Australia), NSW Branch Inc, Central West, meets every Friday at the Country Club from 10am to 1pm. Enquiries: Lindsay Wright 02 6362 5959.

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Good At the time of writing, the Socceroos had won their only match of the Asian Cup. That they won it 4-1 will no doubt have pleased Coach Ange Postecoglou, but the very weak goal conceived will certainly give the lads something to work on at training prior to Tuesday’s game against a much tougher Oman.

A match they are now entering without Captain Mile Jedniak after he injured his ankle last Friday.

How bloody good is Tim Cahill? He was, as always, brilliant with Postecoglou quoted as saying “There wouldn’t be a defender in the world today that would like to be one-onone with Tim Cahill.” The guy can play and seems to get better with age.

Surprise selection Massimo Luongo eliminated any doubt about his selection in the starting side picking up a goal in his man of the match performance.

Pleasingly, up to now, Soccer has not been in the news for any wrongdoings. How great it would be if it stays that way.

The way the Socceroos spread the ball, albeit against a lesser talented side in Kuwait, was lovely to watch. Attacking, enterprising and aggressive Soccer. Pretty much the Australian blueprint for most sport. It’s a proven formula and hey, if it ain’t broke…

The Aussies were heavily favoured to win that game and supporters will expect no less when they take the field against Oman who will not be handing the Socceroos any favours. Our boys will have to earn this one.

Despite netting the first goal, the halftime stats told the tale for the hapless Kuwaitis; the Socceroos had over 60% of possession.

The performance wasn’t perfect; Kuwait missed a couple of chances, but at least the Aussies got off to the start they needed.

Considering the rain that fell, the Aussies were able to blow away some cobwebs, work on their combinations and find some form.

They seem to be building very nicely indeed.

The only concern for Postecoglou will be deciding which of the two Marks – Bresciano or Milligan – should fill in for the ruled-out Jedniak. With two players of such calibre and experience, it’s not a bad problem to have.

BAd The Squad chosen for the One Day World cup has been announced with the Aussie side looking like this: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke (capt), George Bailey (vicecapt), Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Marsh, James Faulkner, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Doherty.

It’s a good and not un-expected squad of players but the decision to make George Bailey vice-Captain has me flabbergasted.

This means that if Clarke fails in his bid to get fit for the tournament, Bailey will be skipper.

Yes, I’m fully aware that he is the current Short form Captain but surely that job should now fall to Steven Smith. He IS the man chosen as most likely to take over long-term from Clarke. And it turns out the Captaincy does his batting some good.

Selectors have said that they fear Smith may be too “mentally exhausted” from his captaincy duties during the Test series against India… What a giant load of crap!

Surely, this was a consideration when first anointing him to the job!

It’s not like this World Cup has just been scheduled.

The 50 over Tournament seems the perfect opportunity for Smith to hone his role. If Clarke isn’t there who better to lean on than Bailey?

It’s at best a strange decision.

Clarke has already been ruled out of Australia’s opening clash against England on February 14 and will be scratched from the competition altogether if not fit for the second game on February 21 against Bangladesh.

Australia, England and India go head to head in the Tri-Series starting Friday and even that would have been the ideal warmup for Smith but Bailey will have the reigns.

As for Favouritism for the tournament, I vote the Kiwi’s to be playing our men in the Final on March 29. They have blown away all before them this season and have some genuine talent across the board in their current squad. In years past they always had some very good player with a mix of pretty good players thrown in but not this lot. They are a very complete side at the moment and will give the comp a real good crack.

And who would I have chosen?

Cameron Boyce would come in for Xavier Doherty – and Nathan Lyon can consider himself unlucky – outside of the captaincy debacle, I’m pretty satisfied with the squad.

I imagine Joe Burns is on standby for Clarke should he be ruled out but maybe they’ll look at someone like Ben Cutting instead.

UGLY Onnnneeeeehundredaneighteee…

Chairs, tables and other various bits of debris were tossed around at The Darts Invitational Challenge held at Etihad Stadium last Saturday.

Reports state that the public order response team was dispatched to the stadium at 8.40pm after the spectators went “completely mental”.

It was 8.40 at night! How much grog could they have possible driven into themselves in that time? Apparently they stadium only had mid-strength beer on sale. Perhaps that started frustrations…

Eventual winner – Dutch professional and world number one Michael van Gerwen seemed unimpressed. And why wouldn’t he be? It’s a long way to come to Australia and see “fans” carry on like that.

Why do it? Why pay to go to an event and then just play up like that? I don’t understand it. Many of the ‘supporters’ dressed up for the event – which seems to be tradition at the Darts – and still played up. It’s a lot of expense and trouble to go to behave like that.

Apparently there was “70 security staff on hand” who surely should have been able to quieten any idiots as soon as they started but it must’ve gotten out of hand almost immediately.

Melbourne claims to be the sporting capital of this country but at the moment the only title they can claim is most idiots at one venue.

Congrats.

It’s such a shame when the few ruin something for the many. Many fans travelled from inter-state for the event and had to put up with the actions of theses fools. Their trip and experience of Melbourne ruined.

Darts is huge in Europe, especially in the UK and this was our chance to showcase what we can offer to a worldwide audience.

That image now tarnished by foolhardy, alcohol-fuelled idiots.

Congrats again.

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Gus nabbed a well organized event from the Chocolate fine 5thcrew in thebrought Mens Criterium.

Foot an end to the 2014 Single The kids also have had a flying start to thechurned year. On trackmind series, around 250 riders Saturday Goulburn hosted a junior track carnival. out lap after lap on the 8K course with Orange had a great turnout with new comers Leo unanimous agreement you will have Ferguson and Cody Burcher that cutting their teeth in ato travel far and wide to find a more rewarding quality field. Not to be outdone there was no fewer raceseven lap then thefinishes, CWORBC crew put on. than podium congratulations to Olivia Martin, Aidan Barnes, Cennedi Dally,volunteers Anja Dally, that A big thank you the CWORBC Sophie Martin,and Jarred Barnes and timing, Brook Martin.

It marshaled helped with parking was a great chance for the kids to hit out before and general duties. Thanks also to the next months state titles.

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Congratulations to the all locals who Saturday the Road club is hosting a two lap snagged a podium and chapeau to Scott El handicap around the Forest Road, Huntley Road, Presidente Charlton with Martin Bloomfield Road course. along 14:30 sign onJanet for a 15:00 who both deserved their series podium start. Just a reminder that anyone looking to race will places. need to have renewed their Cycling Australia License.

Not be left out the mud loving mountain bikers Forsterup hosted ever Australian are gearing for the the Ginjafirst Ninja, February 15 is the ‘Challenge’ Triathlon on Saturday, Orange date. More details soon. sent a strong with Phil Tudorofshowing See below for acrew brief weekly calendar events Tuesday road training ride, leaving Towac his goingmorning from strength to strength, Phil Park racecourse for a lap the pinnacle at up 05:50. powered through theofswim and set a Tuesday evening track racing. Juniors start at 16:30, fantastic time after a fantastic bike leg on his Seniors follow at 18:00 Cervelo, ultimately P5Dash’, in his class.

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customer service.

Thumbs down to whoever found 2 kids toys a Wags the Dog and a Dorothy the Dinosaur in Orange’s CBD on Saturday 6th December and decided not to hand them in.

These were my 2 year old daughter’s favourite toys. Hope you’re proud of yourself.

Thumbs up to Cassandra at John Davis Motors, for being so lovely to deal with when purchasing my new car and organising that giant bow!

Thumbs up to Toby the Butcher from Coles! He always goes above and beyond when asked for help and always has a smile. Thank you.

Thumbs up to Orange Funeral Service’s John McDonell and his wonderful staff for their dedicated and professional service. Much appreciated at a difficult time.

Thumbs up to the person who found my letterbox key and put it on my front desk veranda on Race Course Road.

Thumbs up to Orange City Council for their generosity in fundraising to provide a local school student with a new bike.

Thumbs up to Kate at The Athlete’s Foot, for being so bubbly while providing excellent

Thumbs up to the Orange Medical Centre for the excellent care in casualty and the medical ward for our mother when she was very ill, during her final stages.

Thumbs up to Penhall Funeral’s for their care and service.

Thumbs up to two gentleman that helped a lady at the road works at Lucknow when her car refused to move.

Thumbs down to the real estate proprietor that was not only very rude but hung up the phone when I was trying to discuss a matter. Get another job not dealing in real estate.

Thumbs down o real estate agents who enable ‘gazumping’. There’s more to your job than a commission there’s a human side too.

Orange City Life on the same day thank you to the gentleman who offered to return my trolley. To you both I really did appreciate your help.

Thumbs up and congratulation to the members of the local Bike Groups and Cars that took part in the First Christmas Joy Run. It was lovely to see them all going up Summer Street. Well done.

Thumbs down to people who claim they know when an event out in the open is smoke free. On clarification it was an alcohol free event which was widely publicised, not smoke free. Seriously the smoke machine we were sitting near was smoking more than a chimney.

Thumbs up to the person that passed the parcel in that we left behind at Orange East Post Office.

Thumbs up to Rhonda’s Hair Salon staff especially Chloe.

Thumbs down to the music playing while the fireworks were going at the NYE party. I like to hear the oohhs and aaahs and the sound of the fireworks better.

Thumbs down to the guy who kicked the driver’s car when the driver politely tooted his horn at him to move across to the footpath in the Woolworths carpark on Christmas Eve. The guy was blocking traffic. Hope you get caught.

Thumbs up to the SES who are always there to help!

What a great job they did removing fallen trees on Ophir Road during recent storms.

Thumbs down to a local fast food chain for selling chicken that was not cooked.

When I complained you said that being pink and bloody was normal. Are you kidding me it’s disgusting!

Thumbs down to the owner of a mower shop who abused a fellow small business owner for daring to close for 2 days over Christmas when his business is closed for 2 weeks. Shame on you.

Thumbs up to a gentleman with two children in IGA Peisley Street on 19/12/2014, for lifting out a ham for a lady. Also

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