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It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through October already, but the

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on display makes it all very real. I don’t know about you, but something feels wrong, living here in Australia and planning for Christmas when we’re barely left winter behind.

There’s still lots happening in and around Orange and I’m sure there’ll be plenty of people to get out as the weather warms – I certainly am!

We heard that our local RSPCA shelter just might have had inquiries about the beautiful one-year-old BullMasti crossbreed “Melba” who featured on our cover last week. Here’s hoping she’s found herself a good home, but we will let you know for sure.

And if you are looking for a special four-legged friend, why don’t you get in touch with the Orange shelter; you may just nd your perfect companion.

Until next week,

Jono!

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Sobriety and happiness go hand in hand for Marianne

— JONATHAN ROE —

Marianne Olk doesn’t remember ever having a healthy relationship with alcohol. Finally coming to terms with her addiction at the age of 38, she says the years since have been the best of her life and she is now on a mission to help others on their journey to sobriety.

“I always felt that I needed to drink more than everybody else,” says Marianne. “It’s like kind of all or nothing, always, from a really young age.”

A chef by trade, Marianne says that even as a 16-year-old apprentice, drinking and getting drunk was just a normal part of the hospitality industry culture, but for her, alcohol soon became all-consuming.

“I was a functioning alcoholic for a really long time. I held down a full-time job. I had three kids. We had a five-acre hobby farm — all that sort of stuff… then there just came a point where I felt like I needed to drink all the time,” she says.

“I felt like I needed to drink alone. I felt like I needed to hide alcohol because I was embarrassed about drinking more than everybody else and it’s just… it’s an illness.”

Even being hospitalised following a vehicle accident didn’t slow down her drinking for very long.

“My blood alcohol level was .23, which is

very high range, but because my body had built up such a resistance to alcohol, I could act normal under the influence of alcohol,” recalls Marianne.

“Basically, I didn’t drink for five months, but I was a nutcase… and the day I went to court I decided I was going to drink again because I just couldn’t stand feeling like that in my head and I probably went on about another 12-month bender.”

But then one day, she says, it was like a switch clicked into place and she came to the realisation that the drinking had to end.

“It was either give up drinking or I was gonna die, pretty much,” she says. “And I was very, very fortunate to have the support of my friends and family and I did a detox and rehab program and I haven’t had a drink since.”

Thirteen years later, Marianne is happier and healthier than she has ever been.

Working in mental health and about to complete her training as a registered nurse, she is determined to help others in their own battle with the bottle.

“I basically just want to help people… I just want to make people aware that it’s no shame in admitting that you have a problem with alcohol — and there is help out there,” she says.

“I have nothing against drinking. I just want to help people who develop alcohol use disorder — and there’s quite a lot of people in Australia that probably have that issue.

“There’s just people who just shouldn’t drink and I wish I had realised earlier, but it took me

that long, and that’s okay.”

Marianne has spent the last two years writing a book — Me, My Drunk and I: Coming to terms with the reasons why you shouldn’t drink and finding your true happiness — in which she shares some of her own stories along with self-help strategies to help others on the journey to sobriety.

“You can’t just give up drinking and think everything’s gonna be okay because it doesn’t work like that,” says Marianne.

“It’s taken a really long time of working on myself, working on my self-esteem, the shame and stigma attached to people who have a drinking problem…

“I’ve had to change my whole life. I lost 20 kilos. Before I didn’t exercise; now I exercise, I eat healthy… People just don’t realise that it can have a really detrimental effect on your mental health if you just stop drinking, but you don’t do anything else to change life in a holistic way.”

Marianne will be launching Me, My Drunk and I at the Orange City Library next Thursday, October 20 at 5.30pm.

You can register for the event by visiting www.eventbrite.com.au, but if you would like to remain anonymous, that’s okay too, Marianne says.

“It’s for people who feel like they need help,” she says. “I’m not trying to flog books, if they want to buy them, that’s good…if you want to just come along and have a chat, I’m completely open to it.”

...It was either give updrinking or I was gonna die, pretty much...

Hemp, new tech and live music at

The Australian National Field Days are readying for a bumper crowd at this year’s three-day event starting next Thursday, October 20.

Australia’s oldest annual agricultural exhibition, the ANFD, is preparing to make a big return after its two most recent COVID-cancelled years.

“So this is actually the 69th eld day, yet 71 years the event’s been going,” Australian National Field Days Manager, Jayne West, explained.

Before the global pandemic upturned our lives, Jayne said, there had only been one other occasion that had halted the three-day annual event.

“There was another time when they had a big storm and they missed one day, because power lines were down overnight… but the event went ahead for

the rst two days,” Jayne said, immensely relieved to see Field Days back at their Borenore base.

“We’re a non-pro t organisation,” she added. “So not to be able to have funding coming in… not being able to run events, or anything at all to generate income, was really tough on the committee and the event itself. So, it’s good to be back!”

Exhibitors have also been enthusiastic about the Field Days’ return and more than 500 had booked their place when Orange City Life spoke to Jayne last week.

But Jayne said the phones have been ringing “o the hook” these past few weeks.

“In the last two weeks, there’s been a rush like I’ve never seen of late bookings from new companies that we’ve never had before. So that’s really exciting for us,” Jayne said.

“Things like fencing equipment, drones obviously is a big one…. we’ve had some of our livestock exhibitors go bigger in sites

because they bring in more crushers, more panels, more gates and things. We’ve had some feed companies come on… tanks have been big.

“We always have our general interests, so plants and socks and re pits and gardening equipment. We’ve also got children’s entertainment: camel rides and the petting zoo… So there’s a little bit of everything, for everyone. We try to cater for everyone in the family.”

The Feature Exhibit of the Field Days this year is hemp, Jayne said, with the Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance keen to generate more interest in this versatile crop.

“We’re talking about hemp that’s used in building blocks, hemp that’s used in ropes, clothing, your medicines, your lip balms and cosmetics,” she said.

“We’re also talking about hemp being used for stock feed… it’s a new crop to this area and these guys are keen to get farmers on board.”

A new addition to the eld days schedule this year, is a Friday night concert giving exhibitors and the public the opportunity to meet and mingle in a more relaxed atmosphere.

“We’ve been given some money by Newcrest Mining to host a concert on the Friday night,” Jayne said.

“So we’re gonna have the Mickey Pye band playing from 5–8pm on Friday and, if you’re in here for the day, your ticket covers that concert that night.”

Another change for this year is that all tickets must be purchased online.

“We will have one cash gate, so we’re promoting online to buy your tickets before the event,” Jayne said, adding that ticket sales have been strong already.

The Field Days will also be running a courtesy bus, which will depart the Orange Visitors Information Centre each day of the event at 9am, 10am, and 11am and return, departing from the “Blue” car park at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm.

On your bikes, ladies! Spring Social Ride puts the focus on women’s health

Local cycling clubs have partnered to put on a free Spring Social Ride for women of all ages and abilities on Sunday, October 23.

No matter your ability, nor your bike type, the Orange Cycle Club, Orange Mountain Bike Club and Orange Bicycle Users Group are encouraging you to dust o your bike and join them for a social, fun day out.

Starting and nishing at the Bloom eld Country Club, women will have their choice of two ride options: one, along quiet roads and cycle paths suited for road or hybrid bikes, or a more challenging gravel ride suited to hybrid, gravel or mountain bikes.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s been a while since you last rode a bike, as long as you have one and a helmet, there will be people to help and assist you along the way”, said Sue Bonar, Orange Cycle Club coach and ride leader with the Orange Bicycle Users Group.

“We're just getting women out to

have some fun and meet some other women,” Sue said. “And, with the clubs, providing information about opportunities that can help them, like supported rides, to help them keep riding.”

A liated with the national cycling promotional body Ride Nation’s “She Ride” program, the idea is to encourage more women to take up cycling and provide a support network to keep them on the roads and cycle paths.

“We have run some programs for women over many years and we just wanted the opportunity to touch base with women who’ve participated in previous programs as well as opened it up to new women that are interested in taking up cycling,” Sue said.

“It's supported, it's showing women where good places to ride, linking up with other women, riding together… social connections.”

Prior to the ride, Sue said club members will conduct a guided bike safety check, making sure the women's bikes are safe, and showing them how to do that for themselves.

And on their return to the Country Club, there will be complimentary refreshments and an information session focusing on women’s health.

Given that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, riders are also being asked to wear something Pink in support.

“We've got a dietitian and a physio joining us and we'll be providing some women's health speci c information,” Sue said, adding that there will be a ra e and opportunity to donate to breast cancer charity, the McGrath foundation.

All women over the age of 18 are invited to take part in the Spring Social Ride starting at the Bloom eld Country Club at 10am on Sunday, October 23.

To register, simply visit www.ridenation.com.au and search for “Orange” to nd the event link.

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‘Think before you throw’: letter campaign to curb recycling contamination

The alarming amount of recycling ending up in land ll due to contamination has seen Orange City Council launch a new education campaign.

Contamination occurs when non-recyclable products or substances end up in the yellow recycling bins. This has the potential to ruin an entire batch of recycling and poses a health and safety risk to workers.

In an e ort to lower contamination rates, Council has launched an education campaign on recycling for residents and will issue letters to residents who repeatedly contaminate their recycling bins.

A fourth contamination notice may even result in residents having their recycling bin, warned Council.

The best way to ght against recycling contamination was by educating residents and informing them about the process, said Orange City Council Environmental Sustainability Policy chair, David Mallard.

‘’Residents don’t aim to contaminate and ruin a whole batch, but they can if not properly informed. By recycling, residents are doing their part for the community and the environment,”

Cr Mallard explains.

“The letters sent to residents are friendly reminders and aim to educate residents on recycling and how to avoid contamination.”

Council wishes to remind residents that recycling bins only accept household items such as aerosols, aluminium or steel cans, paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles. All food and liquids must be emptied from containers.

Nappies, plastic bags, textiles, toys or disposable co ee cups can contaminate recycling and cause it all to end up in land ll.

If you are unsure about what can be put in the yellow recycling bin, visit Council’s website or call the Council Waste Hotline on 1300 725 415.

Musical launch a tribute TO PRIEST AND SCHOLAR, FR TIM

— DAVID DIXON —

Musical tribute to a much-loved Blayney Parish priest saw the launch of a special CD at Church of the Immaculate Conception at Carcoar last Friday.

Father Tim Cahill died in January last year after a long struggle with cancer, but left behind a wonderful legacy at the historic 1870 church — a beautiful, fully restored original pipe organ.

A classical music collection that was inspired by Fr Tim, was unveiled at the service with organists and choristers from the Bathurst Diocese performing a number of wonderful hymns for the two-dozen attendees.

“This wonderful collection of music, A Song For Mary, is a tting tribute to Fr Tim and all that he contributed to the parish, not just with his pastoral care, but culturally and socially,” lifelong friend and colleague, Fr Paul Devitt said.

Raised in Wellington and trained at the St Patrick’s College Seminary at Manly (along with former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott), Fr Tim had a lifelong love of learning, culture, travel, theology, as well as being an epicurean who loved ne food and wine.

At a time when many small country parishes are seeking to save costs by removing traditional features such as pews, organs, and religious icons, Fr Tim spearheaded the campaign to restore the church with the purchase of traditional pews from other parishes, and rehabilitating the unique pipe organ.

Built in 1890 by English manufacturer Alfred Kirkland, this is the only organ of its make in Australia still in its original condition.

“It’s also the only one of these organs that was put together on-site, in Carcoar, so it was essentially built here,” Fr Devitt said after the service.

“We then had it restored by Campbell Hargreaves of Melbourne, who did a fantastic job… you only have to listen to it, to

know that,” he added.

Although another of Kirkland’s organs still exists in Western Australia, this has been altered over the years during repair and maintenance work.

“This one here is basically in its original condition, right down to the hand pump for the bellows,” Fr Paul added.

This CD is the rst time that the 2014 restored organ has been used for recording songs, sounding much as it would have done after its construction. This is because the organ is one of only two still existing in NSW that is still totally mechanical with its original hand-blowing apparatus.

As well as traditional Gregorian chants, A Song For Mary also contains works by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Handel, Mozart, along with a number of traditional Psalms and carols.

The inclusion of several “Marian” hymns, recognises that the 150-year-old church has St Mary as its patron and is also a shrine to her.

Dedication on the CD cover described Fr Tim as: “a multilingual historian and musician who happily advised and argued the ner points of and corrected pronunciation of Latin, Italian, and French phonetics.”

Special mention in the notes, also went to Pastor de Lasala (OAM) for his work in mastering the nal recordings and for obtaining funding support from the Organ Historical Trust of Australia.

Consultant for the restoration, Pastor de Lasala went as far as contacting two historical churches in England to obtain photos of almost identical organs to help in the rehabilitation project.

“This CD is a tribute to Fr Tim who worked very hard to restore this organ through the many fundraising concerts he organised and which he took part,” Pastor de Lasala said in explanatory notes with the CD.

“Thanks are also due to a host of donors and supporters whose e orts resulted in an age-worn organ given a new lease of life for the next century,” he concluded.

Launch of a CD at Carcoar’s Church of the Immaculate Conception was in honour of much-loved Blayney Parish priest, Fr Tim Cahill.

Young entrepreneur Thomas Karrasch wasn’t going to let a little inclement weather rain on his parade.

Orange City Life spotted 10-year-old Thomas selling his homemade wooden wares on what was a very soggy Wednesday morning last week.

Seemingly unphased by the steady falling rain, Thomas had hung his shingle on the front fence of his grandparent’s Woodward Street home, laying out an assortment of wooden toy boats, walking sticks and woodworking tools under a large umbrella.

“I’m doing a woodwork shop, where I’m selling toys, these boats that I made… walking sticks,” Thomas said, explaining that he made them with his grandfather in his workshop.

“I made $47,” he continued, although that had been the previous day, during much kinder weather conditions.

“He’s always building or thinking,” Grandmother Helen said. “During these school holidays, Thomas designed a swimming pool for our back garden… he

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paced it all out and put timber down to mark the size of the pool, and put a diving board on one end.”

During another school holiday, she said, Thomas had designed his own cubby house, working out what timber and

materials he’d need and estimating the building costs.

Then, with Grandpa Roger (a retired architect) they’d “submitted” the plans to be approved by Council.”

Hearing all this, Orange City Life asked

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whether Thomas had aspirations to go into the building trade, or perhaps become an architect like his grandfather?

“No, I’m going to be a dietician and, hopefully, an Olympic mogulist [snow skiing],” Thomas said.

“Yeah, he just won… he’d entered a race for 11’s and under and he only just turned 10,” Helen said.

“I was the youngest there and I was nine,” Thomas said.

“I think he has Olympic aspirations as his father was an Olympian,” Helen explained.

In fact, Haimish Karrasch was a dual Olympian rower at the 1996 Athens and 2000 Sydney games, and eight-time Australian national champion.

“So he’s very sporty, loves sport,” she continued.

So why become a dietician?

“It helps mental health and other people’s health. If they are having trouble picking the right food for what health they need, I could help when I’m a dietician,” Thomas answered thoughtfully, pausing before continuing a little more pragmatically:

“And it makes a lot of money.”

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Most of the time I proudly stand “good enough”. You know, loving my children, having a successful career and still managing to produce meals and clean clothes when needed. But there are de nitely moments when I feel like I’m falling short.

This morning is Miss Eight’s rst proper swimming lesson. That alone is enough to make me feel guilty, but having lessons cancelled during lockdown combined with our decision to keep her away until she could be vaccinated means she’s missed formal lessons until now.

We have decided to also put her in the wonderful school-based lessons. The instructions from the school said to send them wearing swimmers underneath uniforms in the morning, and add a towel and clothes to change into in a plastic bag. So I did, placing them in a reusable shopping bag.

Unfortunately at drop-o this morning I quickly realised that all the other kids had a “swimming bag” in beautiful colours and patterns and Miss Eight had a Coles bag with her name on it in pink sharpie. Now, I am a huge fan of the “reduce and reuse” part of sustainability and there’s a good chance that even HAD I known about the “swimming bag” thing I still might have chosen this option rather than bring more plastic into the world. But driving away this morning I felt like I’d let her down.

I’ve also been dreading the return to “term routine” after a two-week break with “Fun Dad” home every day. It’s been lots of late nights, screen time and fun little outings. Last week, Miss 13 and I even escaped for a night to a local hotel (thank you family vouchers!) while Miss Eight stayed home with Dad. They ordered in kebabs and stayed up until 1am watching movies, so it’s been a hard few days getting into a decent bedtime routine again.

Let me be very clear about this. I, like most mums, don’t enjoy being the boring rule enforcer. I’d love to be the fun parent too, but as I still work from home and Dad starts early, mornings fall to me, so enforcing bedtimes also falls to me. I don’t even know how I got the job of making sure they eat enough vitamins to not die from scurvy, but here we are.

And, sometimes this love-based rule enforcement comes out as nagging.

It came to a head this morning as I nagged them to put shoes on so they wouldn’t be late for school as I made sure that lunch and library bags and after-school activities were sorted but then packed THE WRONG SWIMMING BAG!

Still, the kids were excited because Daddy said he’d take them both to play golf after school and so, as I drove o , I decided that happy and healthy kids were okay — I was never going to win them all.

However, this afternoon Miss Eight was showing me her library book and mentioned it had stayed dry because her shopping bag kept swimmers and towels separate while her friend got a wet book and I felt pretty good!

Then, reading the Pikachu book she’d chosen together we had a ball nding all the hiding Pokemon. As Dad walked in, Miss Eight excitedly showed him the book. “What’s a Pikachu?” he asked, and I watched the expression on her face change from shock, to horror, to disappointment. Sure, “Fun Dad” is fun, but “Reads a book every single night, nagging Mum” would never need to ask that. And that’s good enough for me.

Tale of two World Cups

— minnow Socceroos and dominant Kangaroos

With nalisation of our major domestic football codes’ 2022 seasons now behind us, footy fans’ attention now turns to two very di erent World Cups.

Football (soccer) fans are eagerly awaiting Australia’s appearance at next month’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar following our near-miracle quali cation in beating solid South American competitors, Peru in a penalty shoot-out.

The 22nd iteration of sports’ biggest show — that now assuredly dwarfs the Olympic Games in viewership and genuine interest — will see Australia play in Group D against current title holders, France, as well as Denmark, and Tunisia.

With France ranked fourth in world rankings; Denmark, 10th; and Tunisia 30th; Australia’s 39th ranking suggests we’ll do well to get out of the “Group” stage.

Especially when one considers that our current cohort of Socceroos, who are not exactly a golden crop, only just snuck into the 32-match event with their last-ditch “win” against Peru.

While all Australians got behind our rst appearance in 32 years in the 2006 tournament with players like Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka, Mark Schwarzer, and Tim Cahill getting us within a few minutes of beating the mighty Italians in the Group of 16, no one really expects such heroics this tournament.

A couple of honourable draws and maybe a lucky win, would be about the best that most football fans would be expecting from the Aussies in this most competitive of world sports.

In its 21 competitions since it rst ran in 1930, seven nations have won it and, at this year’s event, any of the world’s top dozen sides have a realistic chance. (fourtimes winner Germany, has a World Ranking of 11!)

The same goes for next year’s Rugby World Cup in which half a dozen countries have realistic chances of winning. This tournament, which has only had nine championships since its rst in 1987, has had four winners; New Zealand, Australia, England, and South Africa.

In the “other” World Cup starting in a few days’ time, however, most genuine rugby league fans would

be celebrating hardest, if Australia did not win the tournament at all!

Because, for many, the term “international rugby league” is an oxymoron.

While English sides (often playing as Great Britain) dominated the sport up until the 1960s, winning a series in Australia as late as 1971 and a World Cup in 1972, the Australian side, playing as the Kangaroos, have conquered all since.

With the rst Rugby League World Cup tournament held in 1954 in France, Australia have subsequently won 11 out of the 15 events decided, New Zealand winning their only title in 2008 at Lang Park.

Such a shock was this result (34–20 to the Kiwis), that Australian coach Ricky Stuart openly accused the (Australian) head of the tournament, on the eld after the game, and in front of telecast camera crews, of xing the result to engender interest in the event!

With England’s much hoped for, but never realised, return to the top of the sport that they themselves invented, organisers have this time gone for a very liberal view of eligibility.

While players have previously had to “commit” to which country they wish to represent in the tournament at least a year previously, for this event in England, even current State of Origin players have been allowed to represent the nations of their ancestors.

This has meant that almost every team, from Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Samoa, Cook Islands, Tonga, and Scotland, all have a smattering of Aussies who play in the NRL.

The aim is to give “The Greatest Game of All” a genuine air of international competition which it has lacked for nearly 50 years but for which it seriously yearns.

Having someone knock o the Kangaroos, even most Australian supporters believe, may be the only way to achieve this.

However, looking at the young and hugely talented side that coach Mal Meninga has assembled for Australia’s defence of the title, rugby league fans may have to wait another few years before they see any real competition to the Kangaroos.

New venue and Christmas plans for cancer carers’ support group

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diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer last November with a number of complications since then, the group has been a godsend.

Local support group for carers of those with cancer, here4U, are this year holding their inaugural yuletide get-together for those living with, but not having, the disease.

The event will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the group, which has had a change of venue for their next get-together.

The group hold monthly co ee mornings with the current meet being held at local co ee shop, Kate Jones at 119 (Moulder Street) next Thursday, October 20 at 10am.

For organiser, Ro (Rosemary) Sheardown, whose husband Keith was

“The support from the others in the group, it’s been quite inspiring, just to be able to get together and talk openly, is such a relief,” she said.

“They’re just wonderful, delightful people. With my husband, I simply don’t get out that much, but this is a chance to talk to others in the same situation as yourself,” Ro added.

Caring for someone with cancer, she says, is a duty for which many are called, but for which most of us have no background or training.

While psychological services, counselling, and support groups for those with cancer are undeniably better now than even 20 or 30 years ago, that is not the case for those living with, but not having, the disease.

“There is the sense, that we should be doing something, but no one knows what that is… I feel so useless, it’s a sense of powerlessness.

“You feel so guilty sometimes, but you don’t really know what for. It’s so utterly frustrating.”

The meetings, she says, are designed to o er empathy and emotional support which, in these troubled times, have made all the di erence.

“It’s given me something to focus on that’s good… a sense of hope in which we can support each other.

“That’s the beauty of this group, we’re not burdening each other, because it’s a burden that we all share.”

Lifting each other’s spirits is another central role, with tentative plans for a small yuletide event in the works.

“Just a Christmas party, something for us to look forward to and celebrate.

“In the end, it could be just a few drinks

Here 4U founder Ro (Rosemary) Sheardown, describes support from the group as “quite inspiring”.

in the pub. Even that would be something just to cheer our spirits.”

The event would also o er the chance to celebrate in a traditional way for people who often, by the nature of their caring role, can be socially isolated.

“I’m quite a positive person, a ‘people person’, that’s the loneliness of this, you’re doing it yourself.

“That’s why this whole thing is important to me, it gives me a purpose,” she said.

Meetings of Here4U are on the third Thursday of each month with the next get-together on Thursday, October 20 at Kates Jones, located at 119 Moulder Street from 10–12 noon. For more information, call Ro Sheardown on 0407 784 750.

Girls triumph in Orange Junior Chess Tournament

Almost a third of players at the recent Orange Junior Chess Tournament, were rst-timers who had never competed in a major contest before, a gure which bodes well for the event’s future.

Two girls were also the highest ranked players at the tournament, both winning seven matches each.

Wet, wintry weekend did not dent numbers for the event — the fouryearly major “over-the-board” junior tournament for western NSW.

“We had a total of 11 new players who had never competed before at a major tournament, which is fantastic!”, event organiser, Bevan Clouston said.

“It’s good to see new players, we’re consistently getting 10 or 12 new players each tournament, a good sign for chess in the region,” he added.

The eight-game timed matches games played under tournament rules, saw a series of close results with a tie-breaker needed to determine the eventual winner

between the two top players.

Chamathsara Mendis and Sarayu Prakashbabu had both won seven games each, with opponent ratings used for a countback decision seeing Chamathsara declared the ultimate winner. Third place in the opens, went to James Fowler with six out of eight wins.

The highest-rated 12 years and under player, was Jackson Munns with six wins; with the best 10 years and under performer being Jack Duggan with four

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wins and a stalemate out of eight games.

Winner of the under-eights section was Patrick Moore with a total of 4.5 wins.

Player chess ratings — a progressive number that rises with the higher level that a player performs and impacted by these most-recent results — will be on the NSW Junior Chess league website (nswjcl.org.au) in the next few days.

The next Orange Junior Chess Tournament will be held during the January 2023 school holidays.

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Bioremodulator is injected just below the skin’s surface over a recommended 2 sessions 4 weeks apart. Upon injection, it disperses quickly beneath the skin to improve hydration without any need for massage or the risk of leaving lumps or nodules. Bioremodulator is absorbed within a 2 cm radius of its injection site, therefore, approximately 10 injection points in total are needed to treat the full face.

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The downtime following a Bioremodulator treatment is minimal, and you should be able to return to normal ‘light’ daily activities immediately after your procedure.  However, we recommend that you avoid physically strenuous activities and sports on the first day after the treatment, and minimise going to the sauna or having steamy baths for the first few days.  You should also avoid intense sun or UV light exposure for the first few days after treatment.

NEXT STEPS

We encourage a complimentary follow-up appointment 2 weeks post-treatment to discuss your tailored treatment results.

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THE GENTLEMAN’S GAME

Can the irreplaceable be replaced? Time will tell.

I’m always getting in strife for being too black and white. Truth be told, I’m jet black and snowy white, to be more precise. I’ve spent my life, especially my working life, working to see shades of grey, but I’ve always been pushing that barrow uphill. Old dogs. I’m sure this is the reason that I have absolutely no tolerance at all for self-centred and arrogant people, which probably accounts for my dislike of many of the social media in uencers around at present (and the whole premise of ‘pro t through shameless self-promotion’). Yes, I know, I need to get over myself, because things aren’t going to change.

Last week, I was writing about how cheating in chess has changed the game forever. No longer a ‘gentleman’s game’, the lengths players are (allegedly) going to for a win seem simply unbelievable –but they’re real. One of the other games for gentlemen, now we should rightly be saying ‘for people’, is tennis. I started my obsession with tennis just as Laver, Rochey, and Rosewall were bowing out, and a guy named Borg was just coming on the scene. I instantly had a man crush on him. He was quiet, humble, grateful, and of course ridiculously skilful. Six French Opens and ve Wimbledons had the 11-year-old me cheering loudly at the TV in the middle of the night as they telecast the matches live from overseas. Apart from having a hero to cheer for, I had a villain to dislike as well. McEnroe was everything Borg wasn’t. Flashy, arrogant, rude, petulant, loud, destructive. I cheered almost as loudly when he lost or got point penalties (which was a lot) as I did when Bjorn won. I was crushed when Borg retired, sadly thinking all the new players would be just like McEnroe.

Thank heavens I was wrong. How lucky we have been over the past two decades to have two ne role models for our children to grow up with in Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. I’ve already used the words above, but I’ll say them

again and add – humble, grateful, respectful, understanding, and mindful of the enormous in uence they have over young people and the future of society. They honour the game, its past players, the history and traditions of the tournaments they play in, and are ercely yet modestly proud of their achievements. They stoically buck the trend of the ever-increasing number of racquet smashing, time wasting, injury timeout calling, umpire abusing, insulthurling players who think they’re above common decency because they can hit a ball. I won’t watch them, no matter how ‘good’ they are, especially the Aussie one who falls into this category, who I won’t give air to by naming. I simply cannot believe that tennis, on the whole, thinks it’s okay for a player to smash a racquet to smithereens on the court – it should be an instant disquali cation and a suspension from a couple of tournaments. I’ll be xing that when I’m PM for a day, for sure.

And now, Roger is gone. I could watch replays of him playing Rafa, all day every day. Poetry, promoting the game on and o the court. I hope the legacy that he has left, and you can throw ‘our’ Ash Barty in with himcan throw ‘our’ Ash Barty in with him , in unashamedly being the good people of the sport isn’t for nothing. The retirement of Rafa the Spanish legend will be just around the corner also. No more funny post-match interviews in his broken English, no more dgeting, and no more ghtto-the-death matches with his good mate Roger. I’m crossing my ngers that some more good eggs come along – but I’m skeptical. Irreplaceable?

Probably.

Just for closure – the top ve players of the ‘People’s Game’ over the last 60 years in my books? … Rafa, Roger, Bjorn, Rod Laver, and Ste Graf. True Gentlemen and Ladies.

LIFEandTIMES with ANGUS GIBB

FLOODING RAIN!

I really don’t like to think that we have enough rain but, sometimes, I think we’re certainly there.

I am thankful for the rain, but I am also very aware that for our farmers and others also living in ood-prone areas, the rains have moved from being something that gives life and sustains, to something that is now bringing devastation.

It’s funny how we can go from one extreme to the other so quickly. I still remember driving into Orange for the rst time almost three years ago now.

It was hot, dry and dusty. The e ects of the drought were seen everywhere. I remember seeing a ock of sheep that were looking gaunt and thin and dams that were bone dry.

To top it o , during my rst afternoon here, a huge dust storm blew through. That almost seems like a distant memory now.

From the sodden lawns to the widespread oods, there is an abundance of water everywhere. As a result of this, we have seen the landscape transformed.

As Spring has come and the rains continue, we see all sorts of transformations going on.

You only need to look out the window at the green grass, or the full dams to see

that water gives life. But no matter how much or how little rain we get, we will always need to keep on drinking.

We need to re ll our drink bottles. We get parched and long for more. All of us know that we need water for life, but why do we keep getting thirsty?

There is a part of the Bible where Jesus uses our need for water to speak about who he is and what he had come to do. In the Gospel of John, in 4:13-14 Jesus spoke with a woman who was drawing water from a well and said this: “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

What Jesus is saying here, is that, while we need water for life, we will always need more. We nd that our thirst will never be truly quenched because something is missing.

Our lives are never truly satis ed. We are never truly content as we drink from the well of our own longings for success, happiness, ful lment or love.

We will always be found needing another drink. But the hope that Jesus o ers is that those who drink from the living water, the good news that Jesus saves, will never be thirsty again. In Jesus, you can drink deeply and be satis ed.

He alone has water for life and he has promised that those who drink deeply from the gospel will have true life that lasts forever. Understanding this and drinking from this well radically changed who I am and I am so grateful.

It was great to be able to catch up with Brett Hazzard from the Orange Football Association to announce an $11,500 grant for the new electronic scoreboard on Bernie Stedman Oval at Sir Jack Brabham Park.

The addition of the scoreboard now provides a professional game experience for this field particularly in the lead up to the local grand finals.

Football (soccer) is an extremely popular sport in Orange with several hundred players registered across all age groups. It is encouraging to see there will be a women’s competition running throughout the summer.

The scoreboard, on the southern end of the oval was made possible with co-contributors, Orange Ex-Services Club, Orange and District Football Association and Orange City Council. Sir Jack Brabham Park in Orange is a wonderful facility which is used by a variety of sports, and I congratulate Orange City Council on the way it maintains this area in peak condition for sportspeople of this city, year round.

Vignerons

I would like to take this opportunity during our annual Wine Festival to congratulate all our local vignerons who contribute so much not only to the vibrancy of our community but to the economy of Orange.

I appreciate how much hard work you all put into your vineyards year-round and it has been wonderful to watch the growth of our local industry over the years. Thank you too to all those who have put so much effort into the organising of the festival which continues throughout the month and provides a platform for our local vignerons to showcase their wines.

Phil DONATO

State Member for Orange

Cargo Road Notice of Motion

Last Parliament sitting week I presented a Notice of Motion calling the state government’s attention to the deteriorating situation with roads in this area, and in particular Cargo Road.

Over the past few months I have made numerous representations about the road to the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway, as well as Cabonne Council and the responses have so far failed to remedy the situation.

The issues of poor roads and road safety on Cargo Road has been ongoing for decades and Cabonne Council has estimated it will need $10 million for repairs. This is a challenge for smaller councils such as Cabonne, as they only have a finite budget to manage the expanse of roads in their area.

While recent rain events have exacerbated the deterioration of our regional roads, the reality is that in the past the government has taken a city centric approach to road upgrades, with rural areas being forced to take a back seat to road upgrades, while metropolitan areas take the lion’s share of road funding.

students

For the first time in two years, young people will be sitting down to do a handwritten HSC exam with the first paper to be English on October 12, with exams concluding on November 4.

I wish you all our HSC students the best and would like you to keep in mind there are always many options and pathways for you to pursue your career goals into the future.

On the eve of the start of Mental Health Awareness Month in October, on Wednesday September 29, I delivered a Notice of Motion in the NSW Parliament calling on the NSW Government and Western Area Local Health District to establish a Safe Haven in Orange.

A Safe Haven will provide an important location for people in our community who are struggling with mental health issues, and suicidal ideation.

Safe Haven centres have on hand specially trained suicide prevention staff as well as peer workers who can provide that all important support at a time when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.

These centres have proved to be

ses

safe haven needed for orange flood response

a game changer in other parts of Australia for people who are struggling with their mental health and may be thinking of suicide.

If you or your organisation could benefit from a comprehensive Mental Health Handbook I have prepared and published, I encourage you to call in to my office in Byng Street. Multiple copies are available for organisations.

If you or anyone you know needs support please call Beyond Blue 24/7 on 1300 224 636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 (text support 0477 13 11 14)

, or the Suicide Call Back Service 24/7 on 1300 659 647. If you feel you are unable to talk to someone personally support services have text services available.

I popped into the Orange, Molong and Canowindra SES HQs over the weekend to drop-off some morning tea and see how the volunteers were going and thank them for the work they are doing for our communities. Please follow instructions, stay out of flood waters and keep safe.

Weekend workshops the “icing on the cake”

— PHOTOS BY EDITHMAY GOWING —

Local and visiting cake decorators took part in a special “Cake Expo” on Saturday October 8, hosted by the Orange Cake Decorators Guild.

Four class demonstrators from the National Cake Decorators Guild led the group through a series of workshops, teaching and demonstrating a variety of fondant and piping techniques. The class demonstrators had come from West Wyalong, Goolagong and Sydney, while Orange participants were joined by other cake enthusiasts from Parkes and Bathurst.

All enjoyed the opportunity to learn and practice a range of new techniques! The Orange Cake Decorators Guild meets on the second Saturday of the month; anyone wanting more information can contact Janelle on 0438618483.

Group demonstration

Group demonstration

State Executive: Cathy Trice (Treasurer), Joy Eagles (Life Member) Sandra Davies (Vice President), Elizabeth Ivory (President)

Some sample work

Belinda Colby and Bec Lynch

Beryl Hicks and Deb Whiley Allison McGothigan and Gai Crannis

Kath Swansbra and Bev Rowe Janelle Roarty Calder and Keira Roarty

RUNS ON

Park

Road

Grove

for new stadium seating at Wade Park

million for a second radiotherapy

at Orange Health

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the Orange

24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region

$14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

million for

in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington

42 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

ANOTHER YEAR AND ANOTHER GREAT RACE!

The 2022 Great Race has wrapped up, with Red Bull Ampol Racing raising the Peter Brock trophy this year! Congratulations to Shane van Gisbergen and co-driver Garth Tander on their second win in three years.

The duo delivered a Holden victory in the manufacturer’s last battle in the Bathurst 1000. Sadly, this is the last year of the Holdens, as the curtain comes down on the great rivalry with Ford. The Commodore will be replaced by the Chevrolet Camaro next year.

It was a wet start and there were plenty of thrills and spills, with six safety car deployments in the first 57 laps, and another two safety cars in the closing stages of the rally.

Well done to all the very hard working staff at Bathurst Regional Council for being outstanding hosts and organisers! It was a great day of racing!

** BEST OF LUCK FOR THE HSC **

The HSC kicks off this week, and I’d like to wish all students sitting the exams the very best of luck. You’re almost there and we are with you!

The final exam period can be a difficult and stressful time for students, parents and carers, so I hope everyone has as smooth a run as possible over the next few weeks.

The reality is that, in this day and age, there are many ways to get into the course or line of work that you are aiming for, and lots of time to figure it out.

It’s important to remember that while the HSC is a milestone, it’s not the be-all and end-all, or a defining moment of life. Hang in there and stay calm. You’ve got this and we look forward to celebrating with you all on the other side!

Pictured - Andrew with last year’s Year 11 Ten-4-Ten students. The Ten-4-Ten mentoring program is an initiative organised by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West. These students will be commencing their HSC this week.

MORE FUNDING NEEDED TO FIX RAIN-BOMBED ROADS!

After months of wild wet weather, roads across Calare are pockmarked with potholes and it’s only set to get worse!

Not only are potholes an incredibly dangerous issue that need to be tackled immediately, the road damage is also hitting our back pockets by puncturing tyres and bending wheel rims, and creating a roads funding crisis for many local council areas.

The impact of the relentless rainfall is particularly being felt in country areas like ours, where local councils manage extremely large road networks. There is simply no way local councils can afford the costs of the road repairs, nor do they have the capacity in their workforce to do so. They need urgent help and it should be provided by both State and Federal Governments.

I think the upcoming Federal Budget is the place to do it as there’s no better time for the government to step up with more funding.

It’s not just a question of costs and economics. Damaged roads put lives at stake, which makes this issue urgent. We have a wet summer forecast, so this issue is only going to get more acute.

State governments across Australia also have a vital role to play in assisting local governments deal with this issue. Their help is needed too.

The road crews of many of our local councils are stretched and exhausted. Patching is the best many councils can do right now, but this is not sustainable. Funding is urgently needed to make these roads safe again. This needs to be a national priority that crosses party lines. I call on the Federal Government to lead the way and commit to greater roads funding for the safety of road users around Australia. Our local councils need immediate assistance!

LIBRARY LOVERS’ SALE FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

On Saturday I stopped by the Orange City Library to check out its second Library Lovers’ Sale where older and surplus books were sold for $1 with all proceeds going to the Lismore Library.

An enormous $2,308.20 was raised on the day which is a wonderful outcome!

Lismore is still recovering from the devastating floods and the donation coming from Orange through this terrific initiative will undoubtedly be hugely appreciated.

I chatted to a number of book lovers on Saturday who were delighted to have the opportunity to expand their own libraries at affordable prices, while helping a very worthy cause.

Congratulations to Orange City Library for putting the Library Lovers’ Book Sale together.

Pictured left: Andrew with Central West Triple M radio presenter, Neil Gill and Bathurst Cr Graeme Hanger.

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Life’s g d today

— James Mortimer launches debut album

After a decade of playing alongside brother Robbie, James Mortimer is stepping out front of stage and singing to his own tune.

“Life is Good Today” is the snappy title of James’ 13-track debut album that was recorded at Orange’s Dotted Eight Studio under his performing name, James Keith.

Originally written with younger brother Robbie Mortimer in mind, James said the songs changed to be more personal in nature after deciding he would go ahead and record them himself.

“One of the good things, when I decided to do it myself, I wrote some personal songs about my kids and about growing up in Orange and when we were kids and so I have made it more of a personal album about my life and growing up out in the country,” James said.

“And they are all positive songs too… There seems to be a lot of negativity around these days, and I like to focus on what’s good so all these songs have a really good positive message in them.”

Joining James in the recording studio were long-time bandmates Alvie Bevan and Quinn Luxford.

“Two of the best local musicians!” James said. “They’re in the bands I play with, so they know me, they know my style, they know my life and music and they came and recorded their parts on the album and we ended up with 13 songs that, honestly, I couldn’t be more proud of!”

While the rst single from Life is Good Today will be released on Friday, October 28, James’ actual album launch will be this Friday, October 14 at the family winery, Mortimers Wines.

“It will start at 6pm and I’ve got Darren Smith, another local musician, he’s going to help me out, he’s going to be the support act,” James said.

Supported by his ve-piece band, James will perform all 13 tracks from Life is Good Today along with a few other big hits.

sunday roast

scene

Good music, good vibes at The Blind Pig

— PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY —

Steve Kilbey rocking the night away last Saturday, the 8th with covers from Australian rock band The Church.

Steve Kilbey John Vandenburg with Steve Kilbey

Bernie Novotny, Ann-Marie Coyte and Kerry Taberner

Maureen, Craig and Lois

Royce, Kelly and Harry

Stew and Teish Vidler

Mick Pendlehill and Tally May Sandrine Forbes and Christin Kovac

Kellie Ferguson and Glyn Jones

Beloved picture b k Edward the Emu comes alive on the Orange stage

A brand-new take on the much-loved tale, Edward the Emu, is coming to the Orange Civic Theatre stage this October.

More than an adaptation, this is a unique imagining of two beloved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, combining the plights of both emus in one heartfelt, clever and funny new tale that is sure to delight both children and parents alike.

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in life for a lonely

bird? Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to nd the fun and along the way, nds Edwina!

We follow the emus as they hilariously navigate their own feathered existential crises, seeking to nd their place in the world. Meanwhile, unaware of the birds’ internal worlds, their human keepers are in hot pursuit in order to restore order to the zoo.

With exceptional, world-class puppet creation and inventive storytelling, the emus’ journey of high jinks and tenderness leads them to discover that the best thing you can be is… you.

Electro-4loor bill for the Vic this Saturday

Long-running live music showcase 4 on the 4loor returns to the Victoria Hotel for the second time this month on October 15, with an electronic lineup: J.Lo-Hobo, Implexive, Man’s Best Friend, Plants Aligned, and girls on saké.

Jace Bishop wants to show people that making electronic music can be more than just sitting at a computer keyboard.

Performing and making music under the name Implexive, Jace is making his second live appearance at the 4 on the 4loor this Saturday.

“My rst gig was last month at the 4loor, it was good! I had most of my friends there so I had a lot of

support,” 19-year-old Jace said.

A self-taught musician, Jace was just 14 when he started playing around with an old keyboard he’d discovered in the garage.

“I’ve always liked listening to music, but I’d never realised that I actually want to make it… it was probably about Year 8, I did music at school and that got me into it,”

Jace said, who started out by imitating the electronic artists he was listening to at the time.

“I listened to that stu a lot and I’d try to gure out what the notes were and learn how to play it by ear.

“Later, started recording — I had a free version of FL Studio and, because it was free, I wasn’t able to save anything I did. So I’d have to leave the computer open for like a whole week because I didn’t want

to lose what I had,” he recalled.

“So the music I made back then wasn’t great, but that’s how it started.”

Mostly relying on platforms like YouTube and Spotify to get his music out to the public, Jace is relishing these opportunities to perform live at 4 on the 4loor.

“I’d love to tour! I love to perform live because people listen to most electronic music and think no one performs this, they just put it into a computer and it does it all,” he said.

“I like to show people that you can actually perform it live… not a lot of electronic producers do, but there are a few I listen to.

“A big one, as in live performing electronic music, would be Heywire, he’s what inspired me to do this live stu .”

See Edward and Edwina’s story unfold at the Orange Civic Theatre on Thursday, October 27. Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

STATELY COUNTRY LIVING

‘Our

Leading regional customerowned bank, Orange Credit Union today launched a new Savings guide compiled with the help of prominent locals, employees and the community who have shared their saving experiences to help others.

Chief Executive Officer, Andrew de Graaff said with cost of living pressures on the rise, there is no better time to learn from others and share insights to help people make the most of their money.

“I’m delighted to launch the special first edition of ‘Our Little Orange Book of Savings Tips’ as the ‘go-to’ guide for saving money. This project is the result of many conversations by our team with the community over the past two years to uncover the best savings tips in the region,” Mr de Graaff said.

“As we grow and develop throughout life, our financial needs and priorities change and so do our money goals. What works for now, may not work for later and what works for some, may not work for others but, it’s important to share experiences, learning as we go.”

“It’s no surprise that the number

one Financial Fitness goal across the Central West region is to save money. Whether it’s saving for a deposit on a home loan, new car, paying off debt, planning for a holiday or something special, we all could do with a little know-how to reach our goal.”

“It’s time to take charge of your financial future and Your Team Orange is here to help. Our founding mission is to help people help themselves and each other. We are backing locals and we want locals to back each other too,” Mr de Graaff said.

Orange Credit Union has introduced #ThriftyThursdays and is inviting the community to join the Orange Credit Union Facebook community page and share their savings tips every Thursday.

‘Our Little Orange Book of Savings Tips’ is available as a free download via our website orangecu.com.au or at an upcoming community event such as the Australian National Field Days.

There are many ways Your Team Orange can help with your banking and borrowing. Get in touch.

'Wallendoon'

RURAL PROPERTIES

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NOW “Winora” has been fully renovated to a standard that really resonates with the period of the home. There are three large bedrooms with built-in robes with the master showcasing walkin robe and stunning ensuite complete with underfloor heating. A large dining and lounge area with new flooring. Off the lounge is a charming country kitchen which overlooks the surrounding countryside and farmland. This is your opportunity to live self-sufficiently with the property showcasing what it means to live sustainably and affordably. There are 24 solar panels with lithium battery, 32000L water tank, chook yards, well with irrigation to the garden, orchard, and veggie patch. There is a large alfresco area with roll-down blinds for the winter months, 4 person-spa, and ceiling fans. There is also a workshop which has a bar and pizza oven in the back. Winora is bound to get plenty of interest, come and fall in love today.

COULD THIS BE YOUR DREAM HOME? This spacious family home is perfect for the buyer looking for a low maintenance lifestyle in an attractive area close to the gorgeous Botanic Gardens and North Orange Shopping Centre. The spectacular gardens are a botanical delight themselves having been established over many years and designed to be easy care as well as beautiful. The home is stylish with a formal lounge and lovely open plan living that both open onto the covered al fresco area that overlooks the inground pool and is perfect for entertaining with blinds and fans added. There are four great

and

Inside, the north facing living areas feature polished timber floors and large windows that welcome the sun. The functional kitchen with a double drawer dishwasher and 900mm cooktop is a light filled space that makes the most of its northeast aspect and elevated position. There is a lounge room plus a family room, a dining room with plenty of space for a family-sized table and a great little study nook. There are four generous bedrooms, one of which is upstairs and would be a great parents’ or teenage retreat. The home has ducted gas heating and 2 split system air conditioners. The back yard is private and fully enclosed and has a pizza oven and double car accommodation plus workshop.

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walking distance of Bletchington School, the DPI and Hill Street Grab’n’Go, this is a great home in a great location. Come see it, you might just fall in love.

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This grand home stands elevated in one of Orange’s most prestigious estates. A home of generous

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there are five enormous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

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Twas’ The Night Before Christmas

Fast forward a few short months and it will be!

Christmas is usually a joyous time of year. Sadly though, for many of us, there is often a huge hangover as a result of not saving money for Christmas and so much of the spending goes on the credit card, which of course then has to be repaid (with high interest if you can’t do it quickly).

There are just over ten weeks to set aside some money to make Christmas spending a whole lot less stressful than it might usually be. Doesn’t it feel

like to find out

much more enjoyable when you spend money guilt-free? Planning ahead for Christmas makes that entirely possible.

The starting point is setting a target for how much you’re willing to spend on Christmas. There are about five fortnights left between now and Christmas (most of us get paid fortnightly). If you divide your Christmas spending target by the number of pays left until Christmas, that’s how much you need to save each pay to relax with your family, knowing that your celebrations have been completely planned and paid for. You might even decide to set up a free online savings account… after all, “out of sight, out of mind” is a very useful

the most

tactic when it comes to saving money.

Put pen to paper (or a memo in your phone) and set the amount you want to spend on key things. For example, how much you want to set aside for food and drinks, how much for decorations, how much per child or per person on gifts. Setting these targets gives you a spending framework and everything gets easier from there.

As you’re saving money for Christmas, you might see the perfect gift for your child or loved one on sale. Great, buy it and put it away. You got it for less than full price, so you’re ahead. Keep a record of what you’ve bought, how much you paid and therefore, what you have left to spend. This self-discipline

cash flow,

will prevent you falling prey to the sales tactics of retailers… they want you to buy presents early, but then buy a whole lot more as Christmas approaches! The more you spend, the better they do.

Plan your Christmas spending now and when the ‘night before’ rolls around, you won’t be spending a second worrying about a Christmas spending hangover.

One last tip: Your tax refund can be a great boost to the Christmas savings account!

Cheers, Daniel

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ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

During Prostate Cancer Month (September) our group showed our support by holding two information days — one at Bunnings and the other at the Village shopping centre. Through one of our group members we were able to speak to over 300 sta and contractors at Cadia mines, address a meeting of Orange City Council and had articles in the local media.

At our September meeting we learnt more about the wonderful work being carried out at the Cancer Research Unit at the Orange Hospital. A visitor, who we met at our information Day at Bunnings, shared with us his story of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and given just two years to live. He was invited to join a Cancer medication trial conducted by the unit, and now, seven years later, he was able to inform our group about his story.

Our guest speaker, Geo Selwood from the Rural Fire Service, informed the group about the new roadside re noti cation signs, the number of noti cations has been reduced to four and he explained each item and handed out coloured sheets.

Geo explained that the re season will be di erent this year due to the large amount of grass that has accumulated and with the wet conditions not allowing vehicles to get near the res. He warned us that these res travel very fast. The next topic he spoke about was something very new to the group — electric car crashes, the di erent dangers associated with them, and what you should and should not do if you come across an accident.

For our next meeting we will be having a talk and demonstration on the use of a De brillator and CPR. One day this knowledge may help to save a life. Our meetings are open to all residents to come along and learn; you may save a friend’s life.

Our next meeting will be at 6pm on Tuesday, October 18, At Café Connect (107 Prince Street, Orange).

For more information, get in touch with Ray on 63625257.

DARBY MAC TOOHEY

BORN: 24/09/2022 WEIGHT: 3610g

PARENTS: Tarah and Sean Toohey

SIBLINGS: Toby Toohey

GRANDPARENTS: Brett & Mandy

Service NSW vans at Millthorpe, Blayney

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payment by credit/debit cards or cheques.

The mobile van will be at Redmond Oval, 44 Park Street, Millthorpe on Wednesday, October 19 from 9–3pm, and at the Community Centre carpark at Blayney, on Thursday, October 20, also from 9–3pm.

For more information on their service locations or opening hours, go to: service.nsw.gov.au/msc, or call Service NSW on 13 77 88.

Syphers of Orange and David & Cheryl Toohey of Blayney

Rotary aims to turn Orange GREEN! Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child workingb this Saturday

The three Rotary Clubs in Orange have joined forces with Landcare on a mission to turn Orange ‘green’.

Their ongoing tree-planting quest began early this month when around 35 Rotarians gathered at Kearney’s Drive with an initial planting target of 70 tubestock trees, which help enhance land draining.

By the end of the day, some 125 new trees were in place – all supplied by Landcare.

The volunteers were kept nourished by great barbecued food provided by John Templeman from the Orange Rotary Club.

Others who got their hands dirty were members of the Orange North Rotary Club and Rotary’s Daybreak Club, including club president Michelle Duncan.

“This is really a great start,” said Michelle. “Supporting the Environment is now an ‘Area of Focus’ for Rotary globally and this project will continue.”

Expect to see more activities turning Orange ‘green’ soon!

Samaritans Purse

Operation Christmas

Child are holding a working bee this Saturday, October 15, 10am to 2pm, at Kenna Hall. Come along and lend a hand making items for the shoe boxes.

For more information contact Robyn on 0427653431.

COMMUNITY

ART/MUSIC/DANCE

CANTAR WOMEN’S CHOIR meets at the Church of Christ, every Monday from 7.30pm - 9:15pm. Enquiries: Margaret 02 6369 1333.

EVERUPWARD CRAFT GROUP holds craft groups at Everupward Church, every Monday morning from 9.00am - 12.00pm. Enquiries: Mary 02 6361 0514.

OLD TIME ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION is held at The Blind Pig Sound Lounge & Bar, last Sunday of every month from 4.00pm. Enquiries: Kenneth 0408 619 235.

ORANGE ART SOCIETY INC. meets at the Orange Cultural Centre, every Monday from 10.00am. Enquiries: David 0407 627 092.

ORANGE CROCHET / KNITTING GROUP meets in the bistro at the Orange Ex-Services Club, every Saturday from 12.00pm - 3.00pm and every Tuesday 10.00am -12.00pm. Enquiries: Karen 0419 616 251.

ORANGE LACEMAKERS meet at the front of the Orange Cultural Centre, each Wednesday from 1.00pm. Enquiries: Sandy 02 6362 7938.

ORANGE MALE VOICE CHOIR meets at Orange Regional Conservatorium, every Monday from 7:15pm – 9:15pm. Enquiries: David 02 6362 8218.

ORANGE OLD TIME DANCERS meet at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, every Tuesday from 7.00pm - 9:30pm. Enquiries: Alan 0407 062 979.

ORANGE SOCIAL DANCE GROUP meets at the Orange City Bowling Club, every Thursday from 6.00pm. Enquiries: Audrey 02 6362 0068 or Richard 02 6361 7718.

ORANGE SPINNERS & HANDCRAFT meets at the Orange Cultural Centre, every Thursday from 10.00am - 2.00pm.

THE CANOBOLAS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND meets at Legacy House, every Wednesday from 7.00pm. Beginners are welcome. Enquiries: Zoe 0421 379 423.

THE COME TOGETHER CHOIR meets at the Orange Regional Conservatorium, every Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Enquiries: Vicky 02 6361 8156 or 0424 008 350.

ORANGE COLOUR CITY LINE DANCERS meet at the Orange City Bowling Club every Monday from 5pm till 7.30pm and Wednesday from 5pm until 8pm.

CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND, 62-64 Endsleigh Ave, Orange. Players of all levels and enquiries welcome. Enquiries: 0491 707 979. Facebook and www.cityoforangebrassband.com.au

CLUBS

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ORANGE meets at Duntryleague, every second Monday of the month from 1:30pm. Enquiries: Tricia 0410 600 869 or iiw.au.orange@gmail.com

THE ORANGE SUB BRANCH OF THE NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA meets at 11am on the third Sunday of every month at the Orange RSL Enquiries: Barry 0407 259 2756 or Peter 0438 413 531 or bcynical24@bigpond. com or peter.furguson12@hotmail.com

ORANGE LIONS CLUB MEET AT DUNTRYLEAGUE

Golf Club, on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30pm Enquiries/Membership: Pat 0407 217 600

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP CLUB meets at the Orange Community Centre, on the last Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368 or 0427 107 554.

ORANGE LADIES PROBUS CLUB

Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month. 10:00am to 12:00pm Duntryleague Club. Enquires: Marlies 0418 440 512

IONIAN CLUB OF ORANGE (Women new to Orange) meets at Duntryleague, every second Thursday of the month, from 11.00am. Enquiries: Helen 0417 749 152.

ORANGE LEGACY CLUB o ce hours are 10.00am - 3.00pm Tuesdays to Thursdays at 58 McNamara Street, Orange. Enquiries: 02 6362 1205

ORANGE BRIDGE CLUB. Enquiries: Murray 0418 206 485. BRIDGE LESSONS from 1.00pm - 3.00pm, every Wednesday. Enquiries: Chris 02 6362 3029 or Dorothy 02 6362 8218.

ORANGE CANOBOLAS LIONS CLUB meets at Duntryleague Golf Club, on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm Enquiries: Lisa 0419 641 282.

ORANGE CAMERA CLUB meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Centre, from 7.30pm. Enquiries: orangecameraclub@gmail.com

ORANGE EVENING VIEW CLUB meets at the Orange Ex-Services Club, on the last Thursday of the month from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Enquiries: Anne 0478 124 276

ORANGE LAPIDARY & MINERAL CLUB INC meets at the Orange Cultural Society, every Wednesday from 9.00am - 12.00pm & 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Enquiries: Kathy 0437 917 074.

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP CLUB meets at the Orange Community Centre, on the last Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368.

ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE meets at the Ambassador,every Monday from 6.00pm for dinner. Enquiries: Len 0428 459 117 or contact@rotarycluboforange.org.au.

SCRABBLE CLUB MEETS at Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building on the first and third Sunday of each month from 2.00pm. Enquiries: Audrey 02 6362 0068.

SOUTHERN CROSS STREET CRUISERS is a family oriented car club that would like to welcome any new enquiries for membership.

Enquiries: Jason 0431 456 889 or Mick 0427 856 427 .

THE EUCHRE CARD CLUB meets at the Orange Ex-Services Club, every Wednesday from 7:30pm. Enquiries: 02 6362 2666.

ZONTA CLUB OF ORANGE INC. meets at Lord Anson Hotel, every second Tuesday of the month , from 6.30pm. Enquiries: Frances 0407 952 675.

ORANGE BIRD SOCIETY meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30pm. Tony 0409 912 370 or 02 6365 8441.

THE ULYSSES CLUB OF ORANGE conducts weekly motorbike rides, leaving the Railway car-park, Peisley Street, on Wednesdays from 9.30am. Social dinners are held on the second Friday of every month. Enquiries: Lee 0414 881 178.

ORANGE BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE meets every Sunday during school terms at Waratahs 8.45am -10am. BYO dog, lead, treats and patience. Enquiries via Orange Basic Dog Obedience Facebook page.

ORANGE GARDEN CLUB

Meets the first Friday of every month at 11.00am. May-Sep (Orange Ex-Services Club) Oct-Apr (Local Gardens) Enquiries: Vicki 02 6362 1257

EVENTS

THE AMUSU THEATRE in Manildra has regular movie screenings. The Movie Museum is open every weekend by appointment. Enquiries: Joan 0418 452 902.

THE COMMITTEE OF ADFAS ORANGE & DISTRICT holds lectures at 6:30pm once a month in the main auditorium at the Orange Regional Cons. Enquiries: Anne 02 6361 3923.

FOR THE KIDS

ORANGE DISTRICT GIRL GUIDES meet at 365 Peisley Street, on a weekly basis, during School Terms. The units meet Mon - Wed from 5pm -6.30pm. Enquiries: Yvonne 0412 736 700.

THE MINIATURE RAILWAY PUBLIC RUNNING DAY takes place on the second Saturday every month at Matthews Park, Corner of Moulder Street & Anson Street, from 1pm4pm. Enquiries: Shane 0414 887 005

ORANGE STORYTIME is held at the Orange City Library, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school terms from 11.00am. Storytime and Craft. Bookings are essential. Enquiries: 02 6393 8132 or library@cwl.nsw. gov.au or eventbrite.com.au.

3RD ORANGE SCOUT GROUP. Meeting dates for Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturer & older ages call for details. 3 Icely Road Orange. Enquiries: Scouts NSW, 1800 SCOUTS (726887)

HEALTH & FITNESS

BLAYNEY SMOKING CESSATION CLINIC at the Blayney MPS. By appointment only. Enquiries: Pam 02 6368 9000.

CHAIR YOGA for those who can’t get on the floor, meets Mondays at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, from 10:20am for a 10.30 start, until 11:30am. Enquiries: Kerrie 0418 235 495.

ORANGE TABLE TENNIS meets every Tuesday from 6:30pm at the Canobolas High School Recreational Hall, 142 Icely Road. Enquiries: Steve 0468 308 705.

THE O’BRIEN CENTRE at Bloomfield Hospital has activities each Thursday during school terms, from 10.00am - 2.00pm. $5.00 for the day. Enquiries: Je 0423 277 788.

TAI-CHI CLASSES Wednesdays at 6.00pm Enquiries: Tony 0409 285 807

CENTRAL WEST MEDIATION meets second Saturday of every month at Senior Citizens Hall 8:30am - 10:00am Enquires: 02 4315 2763

MARKETS / FAIRS

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP FAIR is held on the first Saturday of every month at the Orange Cultural Centre. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368.

ORANGE FARMERS MARKET is on the second Saturday of every month, at Northcourt, corner of Peisley Street and March Streets (October to May), and the Naylor Pavilion, Orange Showground, Leeds Parade from (June to September). Gold coin upon entry. Enquiries: Holly 0418 654 226.

BLAYNEY ROTARY MARKET is held on the third Sunday of every month at CentrePoint Sport and Leisure Centre, Corner of Osman and Church Street, Blayney, rain, hail or shine from 8:30am. Enquiries: rcblayney@gmail.com

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETS is held on the third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval, from 8am until noon. Phone 0473 346 046 for more information.

CUMNOCK MARKET Is held on the third Saturday of every month from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store) Enquiries: Pat Gilmour – 6367 7270

MEETINGS

FOODCARE ORANGE is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10.30am1.00pm and Thursday from 4.30pm - 6.00pm, at 142 March Street. Enquiries: 0447 577 884

ORANGE CAKE DECORATORS GUILD meets the second Saturday of every month at 1.00pm at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, 77 Kite Street. Enquiries: Janelle 0438 618 483 or 0427 659 194.

ORANGE RSL SUB-BRANCH OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday & Friday from 9.00am - 12.00pm at Orange RSL Sub-Branch (next to the Orange Ex Services Club). Enquiries: (02) 6362 1735

RAILWAYS RETIREES meet the last Friday of every month, at the Orange City Bowling Club, at 12.00pm. Enquiries: Lindsay 02 6362 5959.

VIETNAM VETERANS meet every Friday from 10am - 1pm at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Enquiries: Lindsay 02 6362 5959.

ORANGE TOASTMASTERS meets every second & fourth Monday of the month from 6:45pm for 7.00pm - 9.00pm, at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Enquiries: 0439 568 752.

THE META-COACH FOUNDATION (MCF) Orange Chapter meets on the first Wednesday each month at Shop 15 / 212 Anson Street from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Enquiries: Shawn 0439 194 323.

ORANGE BRANCH OF RSPCA meets quarterly from 7pm at Orange City Bowling Club. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Enquiries: 02 6362 6171 or orangesupportergroup@rspcansw.org.au

SOCIAL GROUPS

BORENORE / NASHDALE MENS’ SHED meets every Tuesday from 9.30am, at the Orange National Field Days site, Borenore. Enquiries: Max 0418 498 708.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED CITIZENS of Orange (ECCO) meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Environmental Learning Facility. Enquires: Neil 0419 224 461.

FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BOTANIC GARDENS run a guided bird walk at the Orange Botanic Gardens, on the first Sunday of every month from 8:30am.

ORANGE WOMEN’S SHED meets every Friday at 9:30am - 1:00pm at Riverside Centre, Forest Road, Orange. Enquiries: 0439 609 849 or orangewsinc@gmail.com

ORANGE MEN’S SHED meets every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 9.30am3.00pm, now at the Lucknow shed venue. Enquiries: Alan 0475 250 779.

ORANGE TROUT ACCLIMATISATION

SOCIETY meets the third Tuesday of every month from 7.00pm at Orange Ex-Services Club, in the Boronia Room. Enquiries: Barry 02 6362 0096 or 0427 620 096.

ORANGE & DISTRICT 40+ SOCIAL GROUP meets every Tuesday at Orange Ex-Services Club, from 7.00pm. Enquiries: Brett 0427 462 887.

ORANGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets the first Wednesday each month from 1:30pm. Enquiries: Janet 0427 450 346.

ORANGE WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION INC. meets every Wednesday from 8:30am - 3.00pm, on the second & fourth Sunday of every month at the Old Coach House. Enquiries: Chris 0407 129 934.

THE CENTRAL WEST AMATEUR RADIO GROUP meets on the first Sunday of each month, except for January. Due to COVID 19, we have been meeting on air. Enquiries: Garry 0413 358 037 or arcwg@hotmail.com.au.

HEARTS & HANDS - CAFE CHAT. A place to meet others & practice spoken english, meets twice a month on Mondays at St James Presbyterian Church Matthews Ave, Orange. Enquiries: Margaret 0428 835 866 or Vicky 0401 292 335

SUPPORT GROUPS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ORANGE meets at the rear of Kenna Hall, 84 Hill Street, from 5.00pm Sundays, and from 7.00pm Monday & Tuesday. We also have meetings from 6.30pm - 8.00pm Thursdays at The Leisure Centre Bloomfield. Enq: Graham 0447 839 026.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP ORANGE meets every Monday 6.00pm - 7.00pm at St. Barnabas Church Hall. Enquiries: 1300 252 666.

ORANGE SENIORS CITIZENS & PENSIONERS groups meet regularly. Various classes are held. Enquiries: 02 6362 6592.

THE ORANGE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets fourth Wednesday each month, 10.00am - 12.00pm at Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building. Enquiries: Bernie 0434 504 414.

RED CROSS CLUB MEETINGS currently on seasonal recess. For any enquiries please call 0498 815 229.

ORANGE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Monday of every month from 10.30 am - 12.00pm at the Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building. Please call before attending the group. Enquiries: Michelle on 1300 650 594 or info@strokensw.org.au.

ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER GROUP Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month (Except January & December) at Cafe Connect 107 Prince Street, Orange at 6pm Enquiries: Ray 6362 5257 or Charlie 6361 1830

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (BEREAVED PARENTS) meet every third Thursday of the month at the Orange City Council Community Service Centre, 286 Lords Place, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm (odd mths). Every third Sunday 1.30-3.30pm, Duntryleague (even mths) Enquiries: Donna 0419 357 431 and Tammy 0417 482 688.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

ORANGE GROW GROUP (Mental Wellbeing Programs) meets every Friday from 1pm-3pm at the Orange City Council Community Service Centre, 286 Lords Pl, Orange. Enquiries: 1800 558 268.

LIFELINE provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. Enquiries: 13 11 14 Email: info@lifelinecentralwest.org.au.

HEADSPACE ORANGE is a youth-friendly FREE service for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years who are having a tough time. Enquiries 02 6369 9300, or email hs.orange@marathonhealth.com.au

ORANGE REGIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION Networks, Berevement Group. Have you lost a son / daughter to suicide?. Do you need support or someone to talk to?

Enquiries: 02 6369 2030. Register: Jane.Passer@health.nsw.gov.au

LIKEMIND ORANGE, STRIDE MENTAL HEALTH, 122-124 Kite Street. LikeMind is an innovative mental health service providing a ‘one-stop’ hub o ering support for all adults with mental health concerns, under one roof. No referral required. Enquiries: 02 6311 1700.

LIKEMIND ORANGE hosts a free Mindfulness group with an experienced facilitator on Mondays during school terms. 9:30am –10:45am. Enquiries: 02 6311 1700 .

OPEN ARMS & ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL, RICHMOND holds a free workplace trauma PTSD support group at Legacy House, 58 McNamara St, Orange on the second Wednesday of the month from 10am – 1pm. Also a group for family members available. Enquiries: 0439 048 344 or sean.fitzgerald@dva.gov.au

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Oct 13: Nana Mouskouri, Greek singer, 88. Paul Simon, US singer, 81. Sammy Hagar, rock singer, 75. Marie Osmond, entertainer, 63. Nancy Kerrigan, US figure skater, 52. Sacha Baron Cohen, actor, 51. Ian Thorpe, swimmer, 42. Ashanti, US singer, 42.

Oct 14: Ralph Lauren, designer, 83. Sir Cli Richard, British singer, 82. Laurie Lawrence, swimming coach, 81. Kate Grenville, author, 72. Wendy Machin, politician, 64. Steven Bradbury, gold medal speed skater, 49. Usher, singer, 44. Glenn Maxwell , cricketer, 34. Mia Wasikowska , actress, 33.

Oct 15: Peter Doherty, scientist, 82. Richard Carpenter, US musician of The Carpenters, 76. Steve Bracks, former Victorian Premier, 68. Sarah, Duchess of York, aka “Fergie”, 63. Keyshia Cole, US singer, 41. Paulini Curuenavuli Australian Idol singer, 40. Prince Christian of Denmark , young royal, 17.

Oct 16: Angela Lansbury actress, 97. Tim Robbins, actor, 64. Flea , musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 60. Tom Williams, TV presenter, 52.

Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald, radio & TV personality, 47. John Mayer, singer, 45. Kristy Hinze, model, 43. Timana Tahu, rugby league/union player, 42. Pippa Black , actress, 40. Casey Stoner, motorcycle racer, 37.

Oct 17: Russell Gilbert , comedian, 63. Rhys Muldoon, actor, 57. Ernie Els, South African golfer, 53. Eminem, US rapper, 50. Wyclef Jean, Haitian-born rapper, 50. Johanna Griggs, TV presenter, 49. Dami Im, singer-songwriter, 34. Sophie Luck , actress, 33.

Oct 18: Roger Climpson, former Channel 7 newsreader, 90. Liz Burch, actress, 68. Martina Navratilova , Czech tennis player, 66. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian actor, 62. Tony Lawler, former local politician, 61. Marina Prior, singer, 59. Mike Tindall , English rugby union player, 44. Nathan Hauritz , cricketer, 41. Zac Efron, US entertainer, 35.

Oct 19: Bronwyn Bishop, former politician, 80. John Lithgow, US actor, 77. Tiriel Mora , actor, The Castle, 64. Evander Holyfield, US heavyweight boxing champion, 60. Trey Parker, South Park animator, 53.

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No one tells you that pain is so lonely. When you are suffering through a bad time, because of poor physical health, relationship breakdown or family troubles, you can start to feel very isolated. Even when great people come alongside to support you, encourage you, and help you, at the end of the day – and particularly in the soul-destroying sleepless hours of the night – your suffering seems to be yours alone.

Christians believe that they are never alone, because Jesus promises to always be with us, always listening, always comforting, and he has shared in our suffering. He knows exactly what it’s like to feel pain, betrayal and loneliness. He is able to pour his love and grace into our messy lives because he has walked where we have walked.

As the song goes:

“Never alone, is now our cry

A huge crowd of about 10,000 people crowded into Robertson Park on 5 October 1957 to see Janet Duff crowned Cherry Blossom Queen. Janet and the other finalists raised more than £4500 between them to be donated to the Orange Olympic Pool Fund.

The Cherry Blossom Festival was held in Orange for many years to celebrate the fruit which meant so much to the local economy. Janet is pictured with the runners-up Nerida Crossman, Mary Siggers and Norma Davies.

In joy, in grief, in lonely sin.

Never alone, for Christ is ours

He lives in us, we live in him.”

And for those who don’t yet know Jesus – understand that he sees you and your pain. Look to him – he is waiting to give you the peace and comfort that only he can.

Photo courtesy CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. Society volunteers meet

Street

Visitors

With Lydia Smith

THUMBS UP to all the people and their dogs who made the most of the wonderful weather over the long weekend and visited Lake Canobolas. It really made you feel good, watching the children playing on the sand, and the water pouring over the wall in wonderful colours…

THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council for not providing adequate toilets in convenient positions at Lake Canobolas.

THUMBS UP to Hannah and Nicole at the Tony Leahey Service Department. They are always friendly and e cient.

THUMBS DOWN to the tradespeople who do not respond to voice messages or texts. Surely a response of “not interested” or “unavailable” would be good manners.

THUMBS DOWN to our medical services in the Central West. Our doctors and nurses are stretched and stressed. You don’t want to leave a big city and come to live the country life. It will probably kill you.

THUMBS UP A very ironic Thumbs up and huge and massive “congratulations” to Cabonne Council. “Thanks” to your outstanding ine ciency, my wife is now an expert at replacing blown tyres on her car after hitting your six-inch deep potholes on Burrendong Way near Mullion Creek, and I have successfully quali ed as an ace rally driver, with my ability to dodge and weave my way around the hundreds of traps you have set in the road for us. It’s not often that you outdo Orange City Council, but you have excelled in this lack of road repairs. On ya, boys!

THUMBS DOWN to the people at the airport, who are taking their time in coming and going, and make a lot of racket doing it.

THUMBS UP A big “thumbs up” to Liz who, for 13 years, each Thursday delivered community newspapers, including Orange City Life magazine to residents of Westlea in every kind of weather. Liz built up a rapport with residents and will be sadly missed by many. She also often did extra acts of kindness for the elderly residents. Well done, Liz!

THUMBS DOWN to people who view childcare centres as venues where children are “just minded”. Sta have completed university degrees or TAFE diplomas and certi cates. Their knowledge and experience is invaluable, and they are often the rst to recognise developmental and learning issues in young children that leads to early intervention.

THUMBS UP to all the kind people who came to my aid at the Orange City Centre during a medical episode. A special thanks to the pharmacist and rst aid o cer.

A HUGETHUMBS UP to two amazing people who came to my Mum’s aid, when she accidentally locked her keys in her car. Country town kindness at its best with the young man from Molong IGA trying to open the car then phoning NRMA and Tina, after hearing there would be a three-hour wait, driving my mum to Manildra and back to get her spare key. These lovely people went out of their way to help an elderly lady. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness was much appreciated.

THUMBS UP to Molong and Rylstone paramedics, Jaqui and Kat, for attending to my husband in Manildra on Monday morning. Your warm, caring, and professional manner was much appreciated. You’re a credit to your profession. Thanks so much.

THUMBS UP Also, thumbs up to the abovementioned young girl at Sanity, for apologising to the other customers for being there to see this outburst. You’re a great worker.

INDEPENDENT

THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council for erecting a ashing sign to promote Wine Week that was adjacent to the pedestrian crossing in Byng Street that requires ashlights to make it safe. The sign distracted from the crossing.

THUMBS DOWN on Sunday to the lady being rude and yelling at the young girl at “Sanity”. I feel sorry for the young girl just doing her job and trying to help the customers.

THUMBS UP to the lovely people who let me catch the rst taxi from the Orange Train Station on Tuesday. I know that once you get o the XPT, you just want to get home, so thanks once again. I did make it to the hospital in time to shower and start my shift on time.

THUMBS UP to Laser Plumbing Orange. I needed some new xtures put in urgently and, even though the plumbers were busy, the administration ladies moved my job forward. Thank you so much for the empathy and kindness shown, and for your quick and e cient service.

THUMBS UP to Orange Hospital for a quick and easy visit to the fracture clinic on Friday, October 7.

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