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EDITOR’S note

It’s been a tough week for so many people across the region as they clean up after the devastating �oods that, tragically, took lives and ravaged whole communities.

It will be a long road to recovery for these �ood communities, but it has been heartwarming to see so many people pitching in to help, whether it be donating money, food, accommodation, earthmoving machinery, or simply their time to help in the mammoth clean-up. Everyday we have heard about di�erent ways in which people are lending a hand, too many to go through individually, but it’s great to see, even though there’s much more to be done.

The Orange Ex-Services Club’s �ood appeal has had a huge response from the Orange community and they are continuing to accept gift cards and cash, which can be given in person or over the phone by calling reception.

Our local federal member, Andrew Gee, has also been hard at work in Eugowra and is regularly posting updates on what the community needs by way of donations, equipment and volunteers on his Facebook page.

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The long cleanup continues in the wake of the devastating flash flooding that ravaged Eugowra, Molong, Manildra, Cudal, Canowindra and other communities across the central west.

Over the past week, there has been an incredible outpouring of support for these flood affected communities from all over the region and beyond: Money has poured in to fundraisers, big and small; organisations and individuals have offered accommodation for flood victims; countless small businesses have donated essential goods; and an army of volunteers have been tirelessly at work with brooms and mops.

“The magnitude and the scale of what occurred here is just unbelievable,” Member for Orange, Phil Donato, said from Eugowra in a video posted to his Facebook page.

“But the community spirit that’s been displayed here by so many people that have come from — not only Eugowra –but all over the Central west… to help with their machinery, with their tippers, with their bobcats, or even just with their own hands and mops and brooms.”

Establishing themselves as a flood donation hub, the Orange Ex-Services’ Club were quickly overwhelmed with support and had to cease receiving physical goods due to the sheer volume they received.

So too in Eugowra itself, where last week Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee — who has spent the past week

Outpouring of support for FLOOD VICTIMS

in the town assisting in the cleanup — announced that Eugowra was at capacity for donations, with no space to store anymore food or other goods.

There have since been calls for donation of specific items to assist residents.

The Ex-Service’s Club is still accepting gift vouchers and cash donations, which can be given in person or over the phone.

“OESC has also reached out to the wider clubs industry,” they said in a statement, “and we have had an unbelievable response so far, and we are not done.

“OESC is so proud of our Club community in what has been raised so far from clubs and industry bodies in NSW, VIC and QLD… thank you to everyone that has donated, whether it was large or small, it all counts.

A GIVIT fundraising page has also been

created for those wishing to help the Eugowra community: fundraise.givit.org. au/.../eugowra-flood-appeal…

The recovery from this disaster is going to take time and a lot of work, Mr Donato said, adding that there are psychological wounds that also need to heal.

“The trauma that people endured last week; many people lost everything, didn’t have insurance, left with the clothes on their back… and it is going to take a long time to rebuild that and psychologically and mentally we’ve got to look after each others welfare, check on each other, make sure people are going okay.

“And, if they are not, encourage people to come forward or seek help yourself. Really make sure we check on each other, help each other, support each other, because together we will get through this.”

NSW Premier Dom Perrottet, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Member for Orange Phil Donato in Eugowra this week.

PHOTO COURTESTY OF PHIL DONATO

PHOTOS COURTESTY OF FARMPIX

Have

say on future of Orange Adventure Playground this Saturday

ouncil is holding a public consultation day this Saturday, November 26, to hear from the community what improvements they would like to see made at the popular Orange Adventure Playground. Built in 2002, the timber

playground has begun to show signs of deterioration, and Council wants residents to share their ideas on what upgrades the facility could use in order to inform future budget discussions.

Consultants Civille Pty Ltd have been engaged to develop a new concept master plan for future

upgrades to the playground and they will be onsite from 10am to 2pm this Saturday, November 26, for residents to share their opinions in person.

Council is also seeking feedback online at www.yoursay.orange.nsw.gov.au/ orange-adventure-playground

Generous support for Orange’s Biggest Garage Sale

The final count is in! Orange’s Biggest Garage Sale has topped its previous fundraising total, with an incredible $28,496.64 made on the day for local mental health support organisations.

The Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak fundraiser saw more than 5,000 donated goods sold to bargain hunters at the showgrounds on November 5.

“We were overwhelmed by the support from the community, they turned up in force,” Organiser Grahame Fleming said.

“And I think it really hit a note with people, who can relate to the mental health issues that are really rampant in our society,” he added,

Work has begun on an $8 million expansion of Orange’s Sewage Treatment Plant.

Designed to meet the future needs of a growing city, the upgrade will help the facility cater for higher volumes of waste more efficiently and sustainably, Council said.

The upgrade will replace equipment at the inlet side of the Sewage Treatment Plant at the stage where wastewater first reaches the plant. Filtering screens, which date from the 1990s, will be replaced by new generation filters that remove finer levels of waste. This new equipment is also more energy efficient and Council expects savings of around $30,000 a year.

The upgrade of the inlet works will also improve efficiencies and the effectiveness of the whole treatment cycle across the plant. The new screens will also be able to cater for greater peak volumes of wastewater that occur when heavy rain sends unwanted stormwater into the city’s sewerage network.

Precision Civil Infrastructure, who will be undertaking the work, established a construction site at the plant last week.

To avoid possible equipment delivery delays, the major equipment for the project, worth $913,000, was ordered last year and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

The upgrade is funded by Orange City Council through sewer charges.

“We had lots of people come up and tell stories about someone that’s suffered depression or anxiety or their daughter or niece had tried self-harm... People would buy a five-dollar item and give us ten dollars or they’d buy a two-dollar item and give us ten dollars, they were happy to donate.”

Well over 90 per cent of the donated goods were sold on the day, Grahame said, and much of the remainder was able to be donated to other charities.

“It was a lot of hard work, but we got there… we were over the moon with the result.”

And for all those wondering about what was the most unusual item in the garage sale, the coffin was sold in the first 40 minutes.

Win a Mazda 3 for a hole-in-one at PCYC golf fundraiser

The Orange PCYC is holding a fundraising golf day this Sunday, November 27, where you have the chance to win a whole range of prizes, including a brand-new Mazda 3!

The Four Person Ambrose tournament at Duntryleague Golf Club gets underway with a shotgun start at 12.30pm and there will be prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive and other novelty events.

But the big prize for the day is a brand new Mazda 3, up for grabs to whichever

lucky golfer hits a hole-in-one on the 17th hole.

“Ben Davis, who’s the dealer principal of John Davis Motors, has always been a big supporter of ours and he’s donated a Mazda 3 for a hole-in-one on the 17th hole should someone be lucky enough to score that,” PCYC Orange assistant manager, Dave Cleal said.

“And again, Kate from Sportspower and Toyworld have been happy to come onboard as our major sponsor for the golf this year.”

Already more than 100 golfers are booked in for the Sunday tournament, but there is still room for more, Dave said.

“Absolutely! All you have to do is book through the Duntryleague Pro Shop by calling 63624072,” he said

“There’ll be a barbecue lunch at about 11.30am, a shotgun start at 12.30pm, then we go back into the clubhouse for a few refreshments and raffles and the presentation.”

Running for the past four years, the golf day is the major fundraiser for the PCYC, helping to support the club’s work with local youth.

“It helps us run the big police programs, keeping the youth safe,” Dave said. “So if we require equipment to run those police programs, equipment such as table tennis tables, food — anything like that to help run these programs, it all comes from our fundraising.”

For more information, you can contact Dave Cleal on 63602249.

Ben Davis of John Davis Mazda with PCYC’s Dave Cleal

Country boy Grahame

‘humbled’ by local government lifetime achievement award

Shire general manager in NSW .

Former Cabonne Shire general manager, Grahame Fleming, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Raymond West Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presented earlier this month by Local Government Professionals Australia, the award is given “in recognition of a significant and enduring contribution to the local government sector, and for valuable enrichment of the community.”

Grahame Fleming’s involvement in local government stretches back almost 50 years, starting out in his hometown of Condobolin. Moving on, Grahame’s career took him to Bega, Cooma, Gilgandra and Barraba, where at 28 years of age, he became the youngest

Grahame was then general manager of Cabonne Shire for 25 years. Since retiring has continued his involvement in local government as a consultant, serving as an independent commission with the New South Wales Local government Grants Commission, and Chairing the prestigious local government award body, the AR Bluett Memorial Trust, among many other roles.

“I’m very proud to have won it, but also very humbled,” Grahame said, reluctant to make a big deal about winning the Raymond West Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I don’t do it for the awards, it’s nice… They chose little old country boy me! You sort of think, I’m sure there’s

someone better, but I’m very humbled to receive it anyway.”

Grahame considers himself fortunate to have been given good advice and good mentoring early in his career, and it is something he has made a point of doing for others.

“Mentoring and coaching, I’ve been doing that my whole career, and now I’m sort of semi-retired, I do it as a profession,” Grahame said. “I’ve been lucky that I’ve had 16 people, that have worked for me, that have gone on to be CEOs in local government in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. So I’ve felt good in that.”

Proud to have served his entire career in the country, Grahame said one of the best things about local government is

the way you can really make a difference and build strong communities.

“Local government manages so many functions. I was told once that I managed 119 different functions from cemeteries to dogs to childcare, swimming pools, finance — right across the board. It’s hard, but that’s the exciting part of that as well because you can help the communities in all sorts of ways,” he said.

“I grew up with a country family and Mum and Dad were off the farm and we were just bought up that you give to the community.

“I feel like I’ve got an obligation to give back and make things better — that’s basically what I’m about and spent my whole career doing.”

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The floods in the Central West have been absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. There has been tragic loss of life. All around our region, people have lost homes and livelihoods. The rebuilding process is going to take years. Without a doubt, we will need a full suite of disaster assistance in this area. Some of the police officers who worked in Lismore during the flooding in Northern NSW earlier this year have told me that the devastation in Eugowra is worse than that.

As we do best in times of hardship, our communities have come together to help each other out. Men and women from the community as well as from the SES, RFS, Fire and Rescue, the ADF, the Ambos, Police, the Rapid Relief Team and many others worked around the clock to help keep us safe, rescuing those in the direct line of the rising waters, putting their lives on the line to save others, providing food, shelter and a helping hand to clean what’s left of shops and homes. Our communities are extraordinarily grateful for your service and kindness and we

cannot thank you enough!

I was on the ground in Molong last Monday morning and what I saw was unimaginable. Later that day I visited Cudal and then hitched a ride on an SES truck into Eugowra that evening. I’ve been on the ground every day since, working with my local RFS Brigade to hose and shovel out mud in the Eugowra area.

While Bathurst has escaped the worst of the flood damage, it’s far from unscathed. The Macquarie River peaked at Bathurst on Monday afternoon with major flooding similar to the August 1998 flood event.

What I have seen has been horrific but the kindness of the community has been heartwarming. I can’t speak highly enough of everyone who has pitched in or made a donation. It is much appreciated.

We will need all of the assistance we can get, from both levels of government, on the double.

PM VISIT WELCOME BUT MORE IS REQUIRED

I welcome the Prime Minster Anthony Albanese to Eugowra earlier this week when he visited to see firsthand the devastation caused by the storms and flooding. It was an opportunity for him to meet residents and business owners who’ve lost so much in this flood event, and to understand how crucial it is that ongoing financial support is needed to get them back on their feet.

While I welcome the announcement of some Flood Recovery Grants of up $50,000 for eligible businesses and non-profit organisations hit by the floods, more is clearly going to be needed.

At the time of printing, adults can receive $1000 Disaster Recovery Payments, while

children are eligible for $400 in funding. While these are very welcome and gratefully received payments, it simply is not enough for anyone who has lost a home, possessions and livelihoods, I would also like to see more payments and grants urgently announced to help individuals. We need to make the Disaster Relief Grants more accessible to more people. These are asset tested grants to help homeowners restore their homes and buy essential household contents. I’d like to see the asset threshold for the Grants increased so we ensure that no-one is left behind. At the moment, if you have assets over $10,000 you probably won’t be eligible for this grant. The people of Eugowra need the State and Federal Government’s help now, more than ever.

A HEARTWARMING STORY IN A TIME OF TRAGEDY AND SORROW

There’s a great deal of sadness in the region at the moment so I’m hoping this story may lift some spirits. It’s the amazing story of Ed the sheep.

Ed joined John and Julie Dukes of Eugowra 8 years ago. Life’s been good to Ed at the Dukes’ place and in that time he’s grown into a big boy. Unfortunately, when the wall of water hit, Ed was in the direct path.

Nobody quite knows how he managed it, but he was paddling hard and somehow kept his head above water. Residents reported seeing him paddling downtown in the area of the butcher shop. And then nothing.

When I spoke to John on Tuesday he told me that he thought Ed had been lost. Then it all changed. Just over 24 hours after the last sighting of Ed, the firies reported finding a live sheep pinned by some debris in the shop that sells second hand and vintage

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furniture. In a very lucky twist of fate the doors of the shop had burst open and Ed had been swept inside.

The firies freed Ed, and he seemed to be uninjured. They noticed that he seemed friendly. And you’d have thought Ed would have been pretty grateful right? Maybe not so much. Ed is known to choose his friends very carefully and when the firies started trying to pat him Ed was having none of it and started head butting them! That’s gratitude for you! It’s not easy being a firie sometimes.

After Ed had finished with the firies, he simply made his way through the CBD under his own steam, hung a left when he got to the museum, went round the back, and from there got himself home in no time. He even did some quality grazing on the way through! He baa-d a big g’day to let the family know he was back home and then had a well-earned siesta in the sun!

When I got to meet Ed, I fortunately didn’t get a head butt. At best it was indifference as Ed focused on dinner but it was a very different story with my Media Advisor Sinéad who was taking his photo. He took a shine to her right away and seemed to like getting his picture taken too!

So I’d like to salute Eddie and his incredible tale of survival. He has made us smile when there hasn’t been much to smile about! He’s a big sheep with an even bigger personality!

100 YEARS OF THE LYNDHURST RSL SUB BRANCH!

military history so that current and future generations never forget the service and sacrifice of our local servicemen and women.

The Sub Branch does vitally important work in keeping alive the memory of those men and women from the area who have served Australia in uniform.

Thank you to Charles Jensen and all the Lyndhurst Sub Branch members for their work in preserving and presenting our local

Thank you also to the members of the Canobolas Highland Pipe Band for their many years of service supporting the Sub Branch.

The anniversary lunch was a wonderful occasion and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with members and listening to the impressive pipes.

was wonderful to attend the Mandurama Memorial Hall recently to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lyndhurst RSL Sub Branch.

Factory Espresso’s Nick Gleeson and business partner

Jatin Singh have launched a new coffee brand, Kite Coffee, roasted in-house at the popular Kite Street cafe.

Expanded dining and coffee roasted on-site:

big things in the making at Factory Espresso

Factory Espresso’s newly launched coffee brand, Kite Coffee, is roasted right there on-site, and soon you will be able to see it all in action for yourself.

Renovations are in the works at the popular Kite Street cafe, with plans for a larger kitchen and expanded dining room due to get underway early next year. The centrepiece of the renovations will be Factory Espresso’s new commercial coffee roaster, which will be visible to patrons behind glass from the new dining area.

Customers will soon start seeing changes as Factory Espresso rolls out more branding for Kite Coffee, owner Nick Gleeson said, but you can already taste the difference in the quality of the local roast.

“People will wonder ‘what’s Kite Coffee’. Well, it’s us, but now roasted with more precision, control and accountability. We’re roasting it, we’re cupping it, we’re tasting it and adjusting it,” Nick said.

Heading up the roasting operation for Kite Coffee is Jatin Singh, who comes with 25 years of industry experience, previously running a business roasting and supplying about 40–50 cafes.

Selling his Sydney business, Jatin has made the move to Orange, but he is far from a stranger here.

“I grew up here and it made sense to come home I guess and start doing it here,” Jatin said. “Nick and I spoke and the idea just evolved.”

“Jatin and I have known each other for 28 years; he actually introduced me into the hospitality industry,” Nick added.

“It was just a matter of getting him out to Orange and once he was on the ground, we knew we could offer something special.”

Investing in an American-made Loring S15 Roaster, Jatin says it means they have complete control over the end product.

“It has unparalleled control features,” he said. “We can manipulate the roast down to the most minute degree and then it is repeatable. It allows us to tailor different profiles and tailor different outputs to match what the customers want, so we are able to produce what we want in the cafe and, on the wholesale side, we can tailor those things for what other cafes want for their customers, so it’s exciting!”

Factory Espresso customers will soon get to see the whole roasting process firsthand, with the renovation plans including

a glass view wall between the new dining room and coffee roaster,

“You will see we are bringing green beans in, you’ll see we are roasting here; it’s part of what Nick and I saw of the potential of the space,” Jatin said.

If plans are approved, the renovations will get underway in March, but Kite Coffee has already been attracting interest from cafes looking for a local coffee supplier.

It is something Nick and Jatin believe will grow as there are few options for quality coffee, roasted right here in the Central West.

“Part of the concept for the relaunch of Factory was to launch Kite Coffee as a local supplier and be accountable to cafes; we’re on the ground as opposed to a phone call to Sydney,” Nick said.

“We’ve had a great retail response since we’ve put Kite Coffee on and quite a few wholesale responses as well. We believe that will grow as people understand what we’re doing here, so we are confident that we are offering something different and unique to whatever else is out there.”

State-of-the-art and sustainable

Kite Coffee’s Loring S15 Roaster not only offers unparalleled control over every aspect of the roasting process, but also has a reduced environmental impact.

“The Loring has been engineered to use 80 per cent less gas than a traditional drum roaster, which was an environmental consideration for us, Jatin said.

“It definitely hurt the wallet, but for us, it was a no-brainer in terms of what we can do with it and its ability to use less gas and be better for the environment.”

WEAVING WORKSHOP BRINGS A CIRCLE OF UNDERSTANDING

Well-known international Naga weaver and fibre artist, Lanny Mackenzie brought her story and a collection of artworks to the Winhanganha Aboriginal Learning Centre on Friday, November 18.

Naga weaving is an Indonesian cultural art form in which the weaving occurs in three stages: spinning the yarn, dyeing and then the weaving itself.

Lanny’s main focus is to help others share their stories with art.

“Weaving shows stories,” she said, “but find your joy, find your passion – it could be painting, or sewing, or anything.”

Having worked with people who have experienced problems with drugs and alcohol, Lanny spoke about the benefits art can have in getting people to speak about the issues that affect them. “Once they make something they start to open up,” she explained.

Orange City Council Migrant Support Officer, Anni Gallagher, helped bring the event to Orange. Her work brings her into contact with people from many different cultures and she believes weaving is a

great way to bring people together. “It shares stories, shares cultures,” she said.

The event was catered with Indigenous teas and food, with Indonesian food to follow, allowing attendees to literally enjoy a taste of different cultures.

Organiser of the event, Gerri Colless, agreed the workshop was a great way of bridging the gap between different cultures.

“Acceptance, tolerance and friendship – that’s the way forward,” Gerri said, pleased to have Indigenous elders Aunty Alice Williams, Aunty Muriel McMahon,

“They’ve got a lot to teach us,” she explained.

Weaving uses natural resources that are all around us and all the materials are easy to find, Lanny said, encouraging others to give it a go.

“It’s an art form that recycles, reuses and will one day die too,” she said.

If you’re interested in learning more about weaving you can contact Lanny on lannym@bigpond.com or 0434 979 302.

Aunty Mary Parker, Aunty Daphne Monaghan and Aunty Robyn Smith help with the workshops.

with RUBEN LOPEZ MESA

The goodenough parent

with Emily Thompson

W k 7, term 4 f ls

8.15am: “Okay! Breakfast is done, uniforms are on, washing is already on the line and I think I’m ready. We are out the door in 20 minutes because I have a meeting at nine,” I announce hopefully, but also feeling a little bit proud we’re not yet late yet, despite Miss Eight wasting 20 minutes and $10 on pretending to be sick (negative RAT and an admission that she just wanted to stay home). I send them to �nd lunch boxes as I grab bread.

8.16am: So, apparently the bread expired two days ago, the canteen is closed and.. it’s �ne, we absolutely have time for a quick bakery run. Miss Eight hands me a mushy banana from her bag and I place it on the bench next to yesterday’s mushy banana from her bag, watching as she pops a fresh banana in. “What are you doing?” I ask. “Take an apple if you’re not eating bananas!” She looks at me like I’m crazy and replies, “I love bananas! But I love banana bread more and when you get three mushy ones that’s when you bake them.” I’m slightly impressed by her ingenuity, so I ignore it and look forward to tomorrow’s afternoon tea.

8.19am: Walking out the back door, we realise the chickens have escaped. Of course. We spend a solid six minutes chasing them back into their enclosure before jumping in the car (that I haven’t driven since Friday, but Hubby drove all weekend) and see that we’re out of petrol, as well as bread.

8:26am: I stare at the �ashing petrol light, “Fuuuuuaaaaaaaarrrrrr out,” I exclaim, catching myself just in time. “Mum, do you mean F—?” Miss Eight asks helpfully.

8:52am: Fully loaded with petrol and cheese and bacon rolls (please no lunch box checks today!) we pull onto the road to the high school with eight minutes to spare…. And immediately we come to a stop at roadworks. Now, I will never complain about pothole repair in orange, but to do so in front of a school at 8.52am… It can’t be the ONLY time available, can it?

8:59am: “Byemumloveyouseeyouthisarvo,” shouts Miss 14, as she hurdles out of the car like an Olympian.

9:04am: Bus pulls out in front of me on the primary school street. *deep breaths*. Miss Eight pipes up, “It’s okay Mum, when there’s no one coming the other way you can just speed up and go around them like Daddy does all the time.”

I choose not to ask whether she means on the freeway travelling away on holidays or in school zones in residential streets. I don’t want to know right now.

9:06am: I pull up next to a gate (not the morning gate, but the closest gate to where I’m going) and open my mouth to hurry her up. But Miss Eight leans into the front seat to kiss me on the cheek and whispers, “I love you Mama.” My heart melts as I wrap my arms around her and whisper it back. Then I let her get out of the car as slowly as she needs to, answer three questions about what kind of rocks are on the ground at this gate (she’s a geologist this week) and catch and reciprocate two blown kisses.

Time has lost all meaning: I log on to my zoom meeting prepared to explain why I’m so late only to see the message: “So sorry, running late. KIDS!”

I let out a contented sigh, realising that I have time for co�ee after all and it’s not my “fault” we’re late to start.

Just three weeks to go, we can do this xxx

The Classic FRENCH OMELETTE

Dear Ruben, what’s your favourite “I’m exhausted and can’t be bothered” easy meal?

A recipe I always have up my sleeve when I really can’t be bothered is the classic French omelette.I prepare it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, and I believe it is the perfect recipe for busy families as kids absolutely love it — trust me! — and it takes just five minutes to make.

Now, the fact that I’m talking about this recipe as an easy and fast solution for you when you are exhausted after a long day, doesn’t mean that it is not technical. In fact, it used to be the ‘chef’s test’ in many kitchens when you went for a job interview or trial in many restaurants (no pressure ).

Traditionally, in France, this recipe has just three ingredients: good quality eggs, salt and butter. Now. I must admit that I don’t eat butter and obviously I’m not French, but I was trained in French cooking!

Important! For a dairy-free option please use extra virgin olive oil.

Steps to follow:

1. Start by grabbing two bowls.

2. Crack one egg in a bowl. Check that there are no small pieces of shell or blood dots and pass it to the second bowl. Repeat the operation twice more, ending with three whole eggs in the second bowl. Why do we use two bowls? Because if you crack the three eggs in the same bowl and one of them is not okay, it will ruin the whole lot. Tip: if for whatever reason you end up with small bits of shell in the bowl, scoop it out using one of the half eggshells — don’t use your fingers.

3. Using a fork, whisk the three eggs very well. Add seasoning.

4. Turn the stove on and place a non-stick pan (yes! It MUST BE a non-stick pan).

5. Use your chosen type of fat, either butter or olive oil and add the whisked eggs to the pan.

6. Adjust the heat on the pan. You’ll see the egg starting to set.

7. Now, for the non-traditional but delicious finish add some pieces of cheese in the middle.

8. This is the time to use a spatula and fold your omelette to the middle, and then fold it again to the other end.

9. Finely chop some herbs like chives, or parsley, dill, et cetera, and add them on top if you like.

10. Put a piece of bread in the toaster.

11. Serve the cheesy omelette on top of the toasted bread. Add a green salad on the side for a healthy, light and quick meal.

Note: the options for filling and flavours are endless, so be creative and enjoy. The more French omelettes you make, the more confident you’ll feel. I promise! What result am I looking for? Personally, I’m in search of a delicious, fluffy and well seasoned omelette. One that, when you cut it with a knife you have all the stretchy, warm and awesome cheese - with a hint of your desired herbs and even a bit of chilli salt (why not?)

But remember, whatever you do, you’ll see how this easy and economical recipe will save you more than one meal per week. Enjoy!

Got a cooking question you need answered? Any suggestions on what topic Ruben should tackle next? Get in touch with us at OC Life or with Ruben directly

Phil DONATO MP State Member for Orange

flood assistance

As the flood crisis in NSW continues in my electorate of Orange the Local Government Areas of Cabonne, Parkes and Forbes have been formally declared natural disaster zones. This declaration means affected communities and individuals can now access a range of assistance.

State and Federal Governments have announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers affected by the severe flooding events that began on 4 August 2022 and also from 14 September 2022 onwards. They have also announced Rural Landholder Grants of up to $10,000 for landholders impacted by severe flooding events that began on 4 August 2022 and also from 14 September 2022 onwards. Applications for the Rural Landholder Grant will open soon. For more information on flood assistance programs available for rural areas see the Rural Assistance Authority website https://bit. ly/3tMvvSA.

Service NSW’s Disaster Assistance Finder allows you to find assistance you are eligible for, including the Disaster Assistance payment and allowance and the Disaster Relief Grant, by answering a few questions either online at https://disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au, via the phone on 13 77 88 or at a Service NSW Centre.

HELP How to

NSW communities affected by recent storms and floods urgently need help.

If you wish to contribute, it is vital that you don't hinder recovery efforts by dropping unrequested donations into the affected areas.

People wishing to donate goods or offer financial support can donate or pledge goods through national non-for-profit organisation GIVIT https://www.givit. org.au/donate-items.

Volunteering your time through a coordinated organisation will help people trying to recover, cleanup and rebuild after a disaster.

Emergency Support Volunteering has launched a campaign to coordinate volunteers during the flood emergency.

You can help by donating or volunteering time to:

• help with building or maintenance

• refer people to services and give them information

• visit people or offer social support.

If you're interested in supporting others through volunteering, you need to submit your details on the Emergency Support Volunteering registration page https://emergency.volunteer.org.au/ volunteer. Your details will be passed on to organisations needing assistance in your area.

Donato’s Diary

As an elected representative and community leader one of the most important things to do is to engage with the community and genuinely listen to what they have to say. I have been doing just that over the past couple of weeks. I have been regularly visiting flood-impacted towns including Eugowra, Cudal, Molong and Forbes, at times with the Premier and government ministers in tow.

Many people’s lives and businesses have been impacted. There are stories of heroism, community spirit and generosity that both amaze and uplift such as the community spirit of the people from Forbes, who have been impacted by the floods twice in their own town, have gone to help the people of Eugowra.

There are also stories of tragedy and things that went horribly wrong. These are the stories we need to hear so that we can learn and make meaningful changes to ensure this devastation does not happen again and to find out more about what each level of government needed to do to assist and futureproof the community.

Thank you to all those who took the time to talk with me and share your stories. My office and I have been consistently liaising with agencies to try and help. There’s lots of work to be done, and it won’t happen overnight but we will persevere. I will be a frequent visitor throughout this recovery, but don’t hesitate to reach out to me through my Office if I can help. My thoughts are with you all. Phil.

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Local Woman of the Year Award

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from the Under 10s Junior Touch Football at Waratah Sports Ground last week.

José celebrates 80 years

Retired railway employees Christmas get-together

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José Hartsuyker celebrated her 80th birthday at Relish Restaurant (Ambassador motel) on Saturday, November 19. Family members travelled from as far as Medowie, Western Sydney, and Dubbo to join José for the celebration, including all four of her children, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Happy Birthday, José!

Lex and José Hartsuyker with their children: Rick, Alex, John and Anita

Rick and Catherine Hartsuyker with Darin Shaw

Bradley and Anita Shaw Ben Hartsuyker and Claudia Matthews

Alex Yeoman and Kaitlyn Hartsuyker

Emily Hartsuyker, and Antonia Pirovic

Tara and Curtis Hartsuyker

John and Megan Hartsuyker

Lex and José Hartsuyker

Tony and Kay Kennedy, Front: Pat and Carol Gersbach

Barry and Jenny Priest

David Dean, Ian and Sue Crowhurst

Bill Wood, Jim Norton, Tiger Kelly and Bob Matheson

— CEC TILBURG —

Approximately 70 former railway employees got together for their annual Christmas lunch at the Orange Ex Services Greenhouse on Friday, November 18. Reliving old times and the company of friends, members travelled up on the XPT from Blacktown Penrith, and Blue Mountains for the occasion.

Enemy Aliens:

OF ORANGE’S WARTIME INTERNEES

Anew exhibition, now open at Orange Regional Museum, tells the little-known story of the 400 German and Austrian, interned as ‘enemy aliens’ during World War II, and the time they spent at the Orange Showground in 1941.

In September 1940, more than 2000 men were transported from Britain to Australia on board the HMT Dunera. Many were Jewish refugees, who had fled Nazi persecution, but were declared by the British to be ‘enemy aliens’ because of their German and Austrian nationality and were sent to internment camps in regional New South Wales and Victoria.

The ‘Dunera Boys’, as they became known, included musicians, artists, philosophers, scientists and writers.

Made in partnership with the State Library of NSW, Enemy Aliens: The Dunera boys in Orange, 1941, features

more than 40 never-before-seen artworks made in internment, along with personal items from the archives of relatives and private lenders, as well as recently acquired collections held by the State Library of NSW.

“The collection is a reminder of the fears felt by the Orange community during that time and how this group of men saw Orange and its surroundings,” Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair, Councillor Mel McDonell said

“The story of the ‘Dunera Boys’ is an intrinsic part of our local history. This exhibition has facts that we should never forget.”

Enemy Aliens was developed by Dr Seumas Spark, Adjunct Fellow in History at Monash University, Emeritus Professor Andrew Mcnamara from the Queensland University of Technology, and translator Kate Garrett, in conjunction with Orange Regional Museum.

Inland Sea of Sound contest calling for Central West songwriters

Bathurst’s annual musical festival, the Inland Sea of Sound, is calling for songwriters from the Central West to submit original songs for a chance to win a recording package at a gala performance.

A recent addition to the annual Bathurst festival the contest has proved to be popular with both musicians and punters.

The contest is open to songwriters of any age or level of experience, but they must reside in the Central West. Songs must be original to be eligible, and up to 15 of the top entries will be selected to be performed live during the Inland Sea of Sound festival at a gala event on February 23.

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre manager, Stephen Champion described the event as a great feel-good night.

“We’ve only done it once before, but it was an absolute highlight of the festival. We hope it continues for many more years,” Stephen said.

At the gala performance night the songs will be backed by a festival band made up of six leading Bathurst musicians.

Two winning songwriters, selected by a panel and by popular vote on the night, will receive a weekend studio recording package and other prizes to be announced.

“One winner, last time, was 18 and the other was 72 — their songs were incredible!” Stephen said.

For interested songwriters there will be an online Q & A session in early December to answer questions about the guidelines of the competition. You can register your interest by emailing bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov. au. The closing date for submissions to the competition is 5pm Friday. January 20, 2023.

Inland Sea of Sound music festival will take place from 23-25 February 2023.

See Enemy Aliens: The Dunera boys in Orange, 1941 at the Orange Regional Museum until April 2023. The Museum is open 9am-4pm every day, and entry is free.

Friday November 25

Victoria Hotel

Toni and Lenny, 8pm

Royal Hotel, Mandurama Mandurama Country Music Muster from 5pm

Metropolitan Hotel

Live music every Friday night from 8pm

Orange Civic Theatre

Orange Theatre Company presents Cinderella, 7.30pm

Saturday November 26

Summer Sounds in the South Court

Catch Fig Jam playing live at the South Court (outside library) from 11.30am

Orange Civic Theatre

Orange Theatre Company presents Cinderella, 1pm and 7:30pm

Bloomfield Hall

November Shorn 40th Anniversary, 5pm

Orange Regional Conservatorium

The Vintage| Adult Ensembles Concert, 5pm

Cabonne Food Wine and Cultural Centre

Cudal Twilight Christmas Markets, 4pm

Metropolitan Hotel

Live music every Saturday from 8pm

Elton Jack - Dinner & Show

CJ Stranger Live and Kicking at the Agrestic Grocer

A unique Australian songsmith, CJ Stranger is carving out a distinctive place in the Aussie music landscape with his unique blend of indie rock and alt-country.

Following the 2020 release of his acclaimed album ‘Hey Stranger’, CJ Stranger, the alter-ego of one of Australia’s busiest session guitarists Cameron Henderson, returns in 2022 with a brand new repertoire.

His new track ‘You May Run’ features CJ’s trademark lyrical style combined with a fresh sonic exploration of layered jangly guitars, vocals, synths and massive drums.

Cameron has recently been performing in the Australian and New Zealand 2022 season of Girl from the North Country and the award-winning Broadway musical featuring the music of Bob Dylan.

Cameron’s other sideman and session guitar work includes: Middle Kids 2018-2019, William Crighton, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical 2017 and 2018 seasons, ‘The Great gig in the Sky’ – Pink Floyd show, Angie Who, Lyre Byrdland, Magpie Diaries, Sam Newton, and Christine Jane.

Opening the performance will be up-and-coming Orange singer/songwriter Eli Stanford. Surrounded by music all his life, Eli has a soulful voice that shines through on his latest release “Perfect Vision”.

Presented by Arts OutWest in conjunction with The Agrestic Grocer, ‘Live & Kicking sessions’ are a celebration of original music from central west artists and are supported by the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia.

See CJ Stranger and Eli Stanford at the Agrestic Grocer this Saturday, November 26 at 7pm. Grab your tickets at www.https://www.theagresticgrocer.com.au

Heel-and-toe tapping fun this Saturday as November Shorn celebrates 40 years

Get reading to kick up your heels this Saturday, November 26, as iconic local bush band, November Shorn, celebrates four decades with a traditional, old-fashioned bush dance and concert at Bloomfield Hall.

Our rich heritage of folk music has been enjoying a revival of late. Commonly known as bush music, it’s an energetic blend of foot-tapping tunes, lively dances and songs with lyrics based on themes of days gone by.

For 40 years, November Shorn has been offering its own take on this traditional music style. Using a variety of authentic acoustic instruments, the four band members perform popular bush songs from our past with lyrics and tunes reflecting another time, another world.

The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment at a November Shorn bush dance. The band teach a variety of dances, many of which were highlights of long-forgotten community get-togethers in country dance halls and shearing sheds.

November Shorn, featuring original members Paul Kelly and Geoff Tonkin, along with Ross Gilbert and Anne Hulak are performing this Saturday, November 26 at the Bloomfield Hall from 4–10pm (show starts at 5pm). They will be supported by Blue Suede Dudes, The Cicada Club and the Town Hall String Band. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for ages 13–18 years, and younger children Free, and are available at www.jamorange.com.au or from Landers Music. Food and refreshments are available.

All profits from the event will be donated to Food Care.

Inner Wheel Christmas Meeting

The Inner Wheel Club of Orange celebrated their Christmas meeting at Duntryleague Golf Club on Saturday, November 12.

Local members were joined by visitors from Dubbo, Blayney, Cowra, Bathurst and Lithgow.

There was even a surprise visit from very special guests Santa Claus and Rudolf!

Visitors

Red Cross Volunteers Christmas Luncheon

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Volunteers from the Orange Red Cross Stall enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at Duntryleague Golf Club on Wednesday, November 16. The group are all volunteers at the Red Cross Shop on Anson Street – each helping in a number of ways. The Red Cross Stall stocks a variety of men’s and women’s new and preloved clothing, as well as shoes, hats, handbags, books, and bric-a-brac. It is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm. Anyone interested in volunteering can see Judy at the shop most weekdays (except Tuesdays) or phone 0400 290 334

— PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY —

– IWA President Lynne Davine, International Board Member Elizabeth Tooke, District Chairman Sue Brown.

Sue Brown, Elizabeth Tooke, Lynne Davine with Maria Bargwanna

Lesley Williams, Judy Reppen, Kaye Preema and Claudette McNeill

Heather Rendell and Judy Newton (both from Bathurst)

Sally MacDougal and Jenny Webb

Melissah Quinn with Jayne Williams

Pat Nokes (Rudolf) and Sylvia Cleary (Santa)

Barbara Howell and Gail Pringle

Linn Pusterla and Sue Williams

The Red Cross Stall Volunteers

Judith Webber and Wendy Lovett

Judy Jacobs, Roslyn McGroden and Jean Kennedy

Betty Humphreys and Kerrie Blowes

Lorraine Bond and Joan Newland

— PHOTOS BY EDITHMAY

WAKANDA FOREVER

3.00, 5.45 Wed 30 th 10.00, 12.30, 3.00, 5.45

Seniors Happy Life

– BRINGING OUT THE FUN IN OUR MATURE YEARS

We’re all getting older, which is a wonderful thing!

With many of us now enjoying far more of our retirement years, we have so much time to do the things we want to do, and to read what we want to read.

That’s where an exciting new magazine called Seniors Happy Life comes in.

Seniors Happy Life is a new national publication that promises “100% Enjoyment” for readers right across Australia, and is the result of a collaboration between two friends, both successful regional publishers over many years across Central West NSW.

With the first-ever pilot issue having just been published, Director of Seniors Happy Life Bob Holland believes there’s never been a magazine quite like it.

“This is not just another publication, our aim is to put some enjoyment in people’s lives.

“‘Content is king’ is the golden rule of successful magazine publishing, and that’s what we’ve tried to deliver,” he said.

“It has no ads at all, and is totally devoted to entertaining, uplifting, and informing those of us in our latter years looking for a bright read to add to the enjoyment of our lives,” he added.

Seniors Happy Life is packed with 40 pages of appropriate stories, laughs, puzzles, sentiment, nostalgia and more, all designed to make readers feel good – all in colour, and because the publication has Senior’s special needs in mind, it is printed in LARGE PRINT.

The publication is aimed at not just the elderly still in their homes, but for those in aged care facilities, group homes and retirement villages all around Australia.

“I want this to be viewed by aged care facilities as almost an aide, as a way of putting some enjoyment in people’s lives,” Bob explained.

“We’re all living longer, and so many of us are requiring not just increased care for our physical health, but for our mental and emotional wellbeing. I see this as a sort of ‘Panadol of magazines’,” Bob said.

Marketing Manager Donna Falconer believes that the growing market for a product like Seniors Happy Life is part of the publication’s unique appeal.

“Our target market is seniors, we want to bring some more joy to their lives, along with the benefits that this brings to their wellbeing and happiness,” she explained.

“This first edition is 100 per cent advertising-free, all editorial, I don’t see anything out there quite like it,” she added.

Another unique feature of the magazine is that it is chock-full of original writing, comment, jokes and fun facts – no free plugs, media releases, or government bulletins, cluttering its bright pages.

“It’s light, informative and entertaining, all bundled into one,” Donna said.

“At a time like this when everything seems so negative, this is an uplifting publication for Seniors everywhere; it offers wonderful therapeutic benefits, and is also a good read.” she said.

Bob explained that his own personal journey over recent years has informed and inspired his aims for Seniors Happy Life.

The idea arose when his beautiful wife Jackie was diagnosed with a rare but fatal brain disease, eventually passing away in February 2022, aged 72, after

being fully cared for by Bob in their family home for two years.

This experience and the grieving period that followed caused him to appreciate the plight of people in similar circumstances much more.

“I have since committed the remainder of my life to trying to improve the quality of life for older people, and Seniors Happy Life is part of that process.

“The publication may not change people’s circumstances, but it can certainly help change the way they feel about them.”

Seniors Happy Life is currently being rolled out across Australia and will sell for $4 with regular monthly issues from February 2023. The first issue is available at the City Centre newsagency and at Ashcroft’s IGA stores, so now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about.

More information can be found on the Seniors Happy Life website (along with the Pilot issue in full) at www.seniorshappylife.com.au

Editor’s note: Orange City Life’s owner is also a part owner of the new Seniors Happy Life.

John Langford and Michelle Lopez

Fundraiser for Harrison

— PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY —

Friends and family got together at the Swinging Bridge cellar door on Saturday to help raise money for young local Harrison Crisp

In 2019, at age 15, Harrison was out mountain bike riding, when an accident left him with a C4 spinal injury.

Showing true grit and determination throughout his rehabilitation and learning to live life in a wheelchair, Harrison not only finished his schooling but was the 2022 Dux of his Kinross Wolaroi class. And he is on track for an ATAR that will enable him to enrol into his dream course, a Bachelor of Engineering.

While the NDIS will cover some of Harrison’s needs there is still much to be taken care of and Saturday’s benefit evening was held to raise funds for Harrison to continue his ongoing rehabilitation.

Anyone who would like to assist Harrison can donate here: asf.org.au/projects/harrison-crisp---to-uni-and-beyond

Or there is an online silent auction accepting bids until December 10: app.galabid.com/harrisoncrisp

Mac Webster, Harrison Crisp, Ben Char, James Crisp and Nicola Cameron

Jo McClintock, Bob Mclintock and Noeleen Mclintock

James Crisp, Mac Webster, Ben Anderson and Gabe Etch

Kim Filmer, Helen Schaefer, Debi Finlay, Bob Symes, Wayne Schaefer and Leigh Finlay

Ethan Kairaitis and Henry Forsyth

Marg Aldersey, Dave Wynn and Leanne White

Sarah Twibill and Sallie Kairaitis

Justin Jarrett, Don Harvey and

Derek Ward

Roger Crisp, Tabua T, Amy Ibbott, Annabelle Crisp and Sallie Kairaitis

14 Windamingle Place, orange REDUCED PRICE

GREAT LOCATION, READY TO MOVE IN!

26th 11.15am - 11.45am These affordable cottages located in East Orange have seen many new owners come along in recent years who are renovationg them and calling them home. This one sits on a small manageable block with two large bedrooms and an open plan style lounge/dining/kitchen space. The central bathroom has a shower over bath and there is a sepearate toilet. You can call this property home and put your own twist on it or you could purchase as an investment with an estimated rental of around $280PW. 26 moresby Street, orange $359,000 CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

$739,000

3 1 2

The bathroom has a bath, shower and toilet, a separate laundry and there is a great sunroom at the rear of the house overlooking a well maintained fully enclosed garden. There have been some additional measures put in place for an older person, such as handrails in the bathroom and a ramp at the rear of the house. Medical practitioners take note – this block in Peisley Street is becoming a hub for medical based businesses and the property has heaps of room for a carpark, this property would be well suited to medical or health related business (subject to council approval) or even a second dwelling (subject to council approval).

79 Peisley Street, orange $695,000 CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

Secure your future with this lovely elevated block right on the edge of town and only 3klms to the CBD. The land has all town services including underground power and is 863sqm in size and has a 20m frontage. Walk to the two nearby golf courses or take a walk through the Ploughmans Wetlands just a one minute walk away. Zoned for Orange High School and once building starts will be surrounded by new modern homes.

• Sought after West Orange location

• All town services connected

• Reasonably quite street, no through traffic $520,000 - $540,000

AUCTION

1344 Amaroo Road, Borenore - Top Shelf Location & Grazing Country

‘Wylandra South’ is superbly located in a blue ribbon location just 13km* to the Orange. Boasting an outstanding 305 acres* property situated in one of regions most tightly held areas, allowing for the enviable rural lifestyle. With an immediate sense of peace and privacy, ‘Wylandra South’’ will offer buyers a rare chance to secure a top-shelf grazing property in an area known for its fertility, high rainfall and reliability.

Auction

Friday 16th December, 10.30am

The Auction Centre Bathurst

Open By Appointment

Agents

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222

1268 Neurea Road, Mumbil

- Vacant Block to Build Awaits!

This superb property situated in the sought-after Central Tablelands high country, is a genuine rural retreat on the outskirts of the thriving town of Mumbil, and within easy reach of the Blue Mountains and Orange. 15.23*ac of north-facing, undulating country that offers. 2km* drive to Mumbil, 53*km to Orange & 70km* to Dubbo. Dwelling entitlement, perfect for building your dream home or weekend getaway.

Auction

Friday 16th December, 10.30am The Auction Centre Bathurst

AUCTION Open By Appointment

Agents

Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

AUCTION

287 Beaumah Road, Orange - Performance & lifestyle

‘Paloma’ is a well-presented & maintained 47-hectare* property, superbly located in a highly sought-after area known for its productivity, high rainfall & desirable lifestyle. ‘Paloma’ presents a valuable opportunity to secure a productive parcel of land whilst enjoying the rural lifestyle. 2 larges sheds, 1 with power. Easy to manage top shelf grazing country, with rich basalt soils. Well maintained, 4 BR, 2 bathroom home.

Auction

Friday 16th December, 10.30am

The Auction Centre Bathurst

Open By Appointment

Agents

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222

AUCTION

111 Spring Hill Road, Spring Hill - Magnificent Lifestyle Block

Sitting comfortably on 5 acres and 15 minutes from Orange CBD, this magnificent lifestyle block is not to be missed. This stunning homestead epitomises sophisticated country style. Everywhere you look, this beautiful property just exudes simple understated elegance. Relaxed easy living with stunning rural views. Once you arrive, you’ll never want to leave!

Auction

Friday 16th December, 10.30am

The Auction Centre Bathurst

Open Saturday 26th November, 10am - 10.45am

Agents

Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222 Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

AUCTION

Presenting a low-maintenance home perfect for owner occupiers and investors alike. Boasting 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes, a generous-sized lounge room at the front and an open-plan kitchen that overlooks the dining room. 833m2* block with an established rear yard, large undercover entertaining area. Ducted heating and reverse cycle unit in the kitchen. Secure rear yard with garden shed and ouble lockup garage.

Auction

Friday 9th December, 10.30am

152 William Street, Bathurst

Open

Saturday 26th November 9.30am - 10am

Agents

James Taylor 0457 792 800 Brooke Tonkin 0400 286 541

AUCTION

61a Sampson Street, Orange - It’s All About The Location

There is so much to love about this property, but it’s the location that is the real winner. A neat & comfortable two-bedroom, one-bathroom home superbly positioned in the CBD, highlighted with the iconic & beautiful Cook Park directly opposite. This lovingly maintained home will suit a range of buyers in the current market including those seeking an investment, looking to downsize or purchase their first home.

Auction

Friday 16th December, 10.30am 152 William Street, Bathurst

Open

Saturday 26th November 10.15am - 10.45am

Ray White Emms Mooney

Agents

James Taylor 0457 792 800 Lucy Nell 0400 726 897

66 Giles Road, Orange

“Leighton“ is located in a sought-after district with excellent & secure water & Gosling Creek frontage, just 10kms* from the thriving regional centre of Orange with sealed road access. 50ha* that boasts rich, fertile, basalt, open country with reliable rainfall, shade & shelter. Pastures are exceptional.

Auction Friday 2nd December, 10.30am

Open By Appointment

Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222

15 Osman Street, Blayney

If you are looking for a good size family home filled with character and charm in a lovely leafy street, then look no more! Set on a good size 1669sqm* block of land, you will be pleasantly surprised on what this home has to offer. 3 generous sized bedrooms, and an extra study or office. Woodfire & electric heating.

Sale Contact Agent

Open By Appointment

Lucy Nell 0457 792 800

296/298 Summer Street

Commercial Property FOR SALE

Modern office and

space in the heart of Orange

Hooker Orange is pleased to present 296/298 Summer Street, Orange to the market. Located on Orange’s main arterial road, which is the feeder to the Mitchell Highway, this investment is in a prime location with high exposure in the prosperous and elegant inland city of Orange. This modern, quality building has been extensively fitted out and is currently leased by a good mix of tenants. Situated in the lower block of Summer Street, the substantial three storey structure boasts contemporary architecture, with functional and light-filled spaces that offer an attractive working environment within the CBD. Well maintained, it offers a secure return on its investment.

Agent 296/298 will be offered for sale by private treaty. For further details, or to organise an exclusive inspection please contact Scott Munro of LJ Hooker Orange.

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Just good to be doing it again’

BACK TO BUSINESS FOR TERRY AND JULIE

It has taken far longer than they ever thought, but Orange Mountain Wines is back open for business after two long years.

The disasters of 2020 played havoc with all our local wine businesses, from the bushfire smoke destroying a vintage to COVID lockdowns and everchanging restrictions and regulations.

But for Terry and Julie Dolle at Orange Mountain Wines, bouncing back has been a more lengthy process than they initially expected.

“It started out as six months we were going to close down, but then it was 12

months, then it was 18 months — we had one bad year after another bad year and so it ended up being two years,” Terry said.

Like other vignerons across the state, smoke from the devastating bushfires in February 2020 rendered that year’s vintage worthless.

“The smoke taint destroyed us… we ditched all our grapes from 2020 and we didn’t make any wine,” Terry said.

“And then 2021 was a struggle as well. It was just a bit too wet and all the crop yields were down so there wasn’t the volumes to make wine and we didn’t have enough wine to release.”

While they still made some sales to wine club members and restaurants during this

time, they simply didn’t have the range or the wine to sell.

“You can’t blame them because if you don’t have anything to sell them they are not going to buy it,” Terry said.

While still a cool and wet vintage, 2022 has been a much better vintage for Orange Mountain Wines, said Terry, who is happy to have pallets of wine back in his cellar and customers returning to their new mezzanine tasting room overlooking his winery.

But Terry admits he was a bit rusty dealing with the public again after two years.

“The first time we had customers, we had a function with about 20 people and

I stood up and started to do my thing and couldn’t even remember where to begin!” he said.

“I managed to get through a ‘Good evening, welcome to Orange Mountain Wines, I’m Terry...” and then I was searching for something to say for about five minutes. I hadn’t done that for so long!

“But it is just good to be doing it again. I was — not depressed, but a bit subdued being shut down for two years. You don’t realise the person you are and what gets you out of bed in the morning until you actually are confronted with not having it.

“I feel better as a person to get back into it — and my bank account is looking much healthier!”

and 100,000 litre rainwater tank

Terry and Julie Dolle are back operating out of a brand-new tasting room at Orange Mountain Wines after two long years.

PERFECT FAMILY HOME, PERFECT FAMILY STREET If you’re looking for a brilliant family home, then look no further! This elevated home located in a quiet cul-de-sac has everything your family needs and more. You enter onto the main level of the home which has not only a generous living area but an open plan kitchen/ dining and formal dining area. The kitchen is spacious and boasts a double oven, electric cooktop, and plenty of storage. Upstairs, are four spacious bedrooms all with built-in robes, with the master having gorgeous views across Orange and an ensuite. On the bottom level there is a rumpus room with direct access to the large double garage and backyard. Leading from the dining area is access to a great backyard, which features not only an undercover deck, but a paved area for the fire pit and plenty of room for the children to play. There is ducted reverse-cycle throughout the home and a woodfire heater. 6 Kamdell is not only a perfect family home, but it is the perfect family lifestyle.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

DREAM

Local engineering marvel gets national heritage nod

A new plaque unveiled at the Lake Canobolas Pump House has given national recognition to a little-known example of early 20th Century engineering in Orange.

Built in 1915, the pump house and new dam wall at what was then called Meadow Creek, later Lake Canobolas, was a crucial piece of Orange’s water supply for more than 30 years. With pumps strong enough to move water in a

300 mm pipe about three kilometres uphill to a tank on Cargo Road, water would run downhill to supply homes and businesses in Orange.

Engineering Australia has decided to add the Lake Canobolas Pump House to its list of heritage markers, designed to highlight key examples of Australia’s engineering heritage. It is the latest of more than 250 such markers across Australia.

“The pump house is a remarkably intact collection of pump equipment that dates from more than a hundred

years ago,” Orange Mayor, Councillor Jason Hamling said at the plaque unveiling last week.

“I’m proud that the quality of what can still be seen at the pump house has been recognised by the placing of this plaque. Historical examples of equipment of this standard are now very rare and I’m delighted the award for this plaque will let this site gain the recognition it deserves.”

The pumping equipment had to be imported from England, from Richard Hornsby and Sons in Lincolnshire. It

included an engine powered by its own coal-powered gas plant.

The 128-horsepower engine worked two sets of pumps, capable of lifting 88,000 gallons (333,000 litres) of water every hour. A caretaker was employed by Council to look after the pumping station equipment.

The pump house was used until 1957 after other water sources for Orange were brought online. Spring Creek dam was completed in 1931 and then Suma Park in 1962.

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Trees installed in Lords Place south revamp

This week, Council staff began installing new trees in Lords Place, between Summer and Kite Streets, as part of Orange City Council’s Future City upgrade of the CBD.

Ten existing trees were previously removed from the street to allow the construction work to proceed, which included the replacement of underground water mains.

The new trees, a mix of red ash and field maple, have been planted in ‘tree cells’ which are designed to keep the tree healthy while preventing tree roots from damaging nearby roads and footpaths.

The tree pits are about 1.5 metres deep and four by six metres in width. A plastic structural framework supports the weight of parked cars, leaving uncompressed soil where the trees can grow.

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10.15-10.45 5 Elsham Avenue 3 2 4 $529,000 10.15-10.45 7 Sepik Place 4 1 1 $649,000-$669,000 10.15-10.45 6 Kamdell Place 4 3 2 $829,000 10.15-10.45 114 Margaret Street 4 1 2 $715,000 11.00-11.30 20 Franklin Road 5 2 2 660,000-$680,000 11.00-11.30 6 Parnoo Place 4 2 2 $980,000-$1,030,000 11.45-12.15 5 Waratah Avenue 4 2 1 $660,000 11.45-12.15 30 Goldfinch Way 4 2.5 1.5 Contact Agent 11.45-12.15 68 Icely Road 4 2 6 $735,000 12.30-1.00 12 Dimboola Way 3 2 2 $689,000 12.30-1.00 20 Maple Avenue 4 3 2 $829,000 12.45-1.15 12A Botanic Way 3 1 1 $599,000

11.00 - 11.30am 16 Fox Avenue 3 1 1 $630,000 12.00 - 1.00pm 99 Bathurst Road Contact Agent

10.00 - 10.30am 12 Oak Street 3 1 1 Contact Agent 11.30 -12.00pm 9/198 Byng Street 3 1 1 $550,000

11.00 - 11.30am 15 Osman St, Blayney Contact Agent 10.00 - 10.45am 111 Spring Hill Road Spring Hill Contact Agent

9.30 - 10.00am 12 Kable Place Orange AUCTION 10.15 -10.45am 61a Sampson Street Orange AUCTION

10.30 - 11.00am 26 Moresby Street 2 1 1 $359,000 11.15 - 11.45am 14 Windamingle Pl 4 2 2 $739,000

10.00 - 10.30am 28 Seymour Street 3 1 1 $750,000

10.00-10.30 161 Spring Street 3 1 2 $459,000 10.45-11.15 5/190 McLachlan Street 2 1 1 $372,000 11.00-11.30 13 Eyles Street 3 1 1 $780,000-$820,000 11.30-12.00 46 Tynan Street 3 1 3 $540,000 11.45-12.15 19 Taronga Avenue 3 1 1 $589,000 12.15-12.45 31 Moonstone Drive 3 2 2 $629,000 www.orangecitylife.com.au/real-estate

8 FOYS DRIVE, MOLONG

Locatedon the north-western edge of Molong, this property fuses the space and privacy of semi-rural living with the style and modern conveniences of a sleek family home. Situated on a fully landscaped elevated 4072-square-metre block, the house accommodates four large bedrooms, including a master with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, with the option of using another room as either a fifth bedroom or private study. There’s three living areas, one of which is tucked away in a separate kids wing, as well as a gorgeous kitchen that boasts a walkin pantry and state-of-the-art appliances. Outside is where the family-friendly

• Family home on elevated 4072-squaremetre block

• Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, plus additional storage

• Three other large bedrooms, all with builtin wardrobes

• Three living areas, including kids wing and rumpus room

• Two spacious bathrooms and separate toilets

• Kitchen with walk-in pantry, 900-millimetre electric oven, Westinghouse appliances

[ 1 acre ] 4 2 5

aspects really come to life, especially via the solar-heated mineral swimming pool which has a water slide and is close to one of the best residential playgrounds your children will ever see. The exterior also has several features for the adults, a poolside cabana and separate alfresco entertaining area. There’s also a double-bay shed plus additional carport with water and power, four water tanks hooked up to an irrigation system for the established gardens and trees, and a 15-kilowatt solar system. Best of all, this property offers an undeniable sense of privacy - despite being just minutes from the heart of the village, it truly feels like it is in the country. Come and see it for yourself and you’re sure to agree.

FEATURES

and 40-millimetre caesarstone benchtops

• Optional fifth bedroom or study

• Huge alfresco entertaining area

• Solar-heated mineral swimming pool with adjacent cabana

• Slide into swimming pool plus amazing kids playground

• Driveway access to double-bay shed plus additional carport with water and power

• Four water tanks - two 110,000-litre, two 30,000-litre - and pumps, plus access to communal bore

• Irrigation system for established gardens and trees

• Large fireplace, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans

• Downlights and plantation shutters

• Double-bay garage with internal access

• 15-kilowatt solar panels

• Bus stops on the corner to local schools and Orange schools

0402 941 611 lan@ourcityrealestate.com.au www.ourcityrealestate.com.au ourcityrealestate

McHappy Day helping kids in the Central West

PHOTOS BY EDITHMAY GOWING —

Saturday, November 19th was McHappy day and burger

got to enjoy a little extra ‘special sauce’ with their McDonald’s order, the satisfaction of knowing they were helping out a great cause. McHappy Day is McDonald’s restaurants’ annual fundraiser where $2 from every Big Mac sold goes to support Ronald McDonald House.

Attending the North

U3A writers celebrate book launch

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Orange’s University of the Third Age Creative Writing Group celebrated the launch of its latest publication “The Moving Finger” last Tuesday (November 15) at the Robin Hood Hotel.

The group of 16 keen writers meets weekly throughout the year and writes whatever inspires them to put pen to paper. Some are poets, others are experienced writers, but all are always learning. Anyone who likes to write is welcome to join our U3A Writers Group when it restarts next year. Watch out for advertised dates!

This year’s book was launched by author Keith Rawsthorne and edited by Ann Cummings and Rochelle Monaghan. All our writers have enjoyed putting the book together.

PINNACLE DRAGON BOAT CLUB OPEN DAY

Pinnacle Dragon Boat Club are opening their doors, inviting the community of Orange and surrounds to come along to learn about dragon boating this Saturday and Sunday.

Dragon boating is a sport that traces back to ancient China and is a great way of getting fit. The sport fosters team spirit and cooperation among its members and offers a great way to socialise with a wide range of different people.

Pinnacle Dragon Boat Club will be one of about 50 clubs across NSW opening up the club to the community this weekend.

Come along to Lake Canobolas and give it a try this Saturday, November 26, from 1–3pm, or Sunday, November 27, from 9–11am. To register go to: www.dbnsw.org.au/events/147480 or to contact Pinnacle Dragons, call 0400 640 342

— U3A CLASS LEADER ROSEMARY CURRY

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lovers

Orange store on Saturday, Amy Holton from Ronald McDonald House Central West thanked the community and franchisees across the region for their support of the fundraiser.

Back row: Keith Rawsthorne, Melda Crimeen, Peter Walker, Jill Denholm, Jenny Solling, Rosemary Sloane, Elizabeth Griffin Front row: Anne Kennedy, Maggie Rosso, Rosemary Curry, Ann Cummings Absent: Janette Giffin, Viv Touzell, Russell Moor, Carol Mason, Jane Elliot

Dana Ezzy North Orange McDonalds Restaurant Manager and Amy Holton from Ronald McDonald House

Isabella, Jason and Olly Piper

Mandy Gallard, Xavier and Di Sherwood

Tyler Danvers

COMMUNITY DIARY

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

TIME WARP

with ORANGE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Flooding in Forbes in days gone past

While Forbes, like many other centres in inland NSW, is currently battling severe flooding, it is not the first time the town has suffered from heavy rain. The worst floods in Forbes in recent memory occurred in 1952 when the town was cut in three. This week’s photo shows Forbes in August 1960 when the Lachlan River once again broke its banks and many houses and businesses were inundated.

Photo courtesy of the CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. Volunteers meet each Wednesday at 148 March Street from 10.30am to 4pm when visitors are welcome to call in with inquiries.

CROSS purposes

To be, or not to be?

Some of you will recognise this title from Hamlet as he contemplates whether life is worth living.

I recently heard of yet another young man taking his own life, a real problem in Australia these days due to poor mental health. With so many confounders — joblessness, cost of living, climate change, and relationship breakdowns — to many people, it looks as if the sky is falling.

Sadly, there is no simple answer to these concerns – largely because the world cannot offer any real hope. Two thousand years ago Jesus said, “in the world you will have trouble” and centuries later there is no doubt of the truth of his statement.

But Jesus also offered his followers – and us now – hope, when he said, “Take courage, I have overcome the world.”

Faith in Jesus gives us hope to go on living in this world. We may not understand what is happening to us, but we can be sure that God loves us. We know he loves us, because Jesus came and died for us. And just as Jesus’ followers learned 2,000 years ago, our hope is not in vain because Jesus came back to life and is watching over us today.

in this issue of OC Life.

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FACE IN THE CROWD

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With Lee Cook

Quick Crossword Quiz

ACROSS

1 Beverage powder (5) 4 Moth or butterfly pupa (9) 9 Island off the coast of Victoria (7) 10 Musically poetical (7) 11 In a state of disorder (7) 12 Student (7)

Thus (9)

Black (4)

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No. 059

1 Media mogul Rupert Murdoch was born in which Australian city?

2 In what year did Australia introduce the ‘mandatory detention’ policy towards refugees?

3 Still in publication, what has been the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and, later, Russia?

4 What is the main ingredient that gives the easternEuropean soup borscht (pictured) its red colour?

5 Tabloid newspaper News of the World was closed down in 2011 due to allegations of what?

6 Which Italian inventor famously submitted a telephone patent before Alexander Graham Bell, but was not awarded the patent?

7 H.G. Wells, Alexander Graham Bell, Helen Keller and George Bernard Shaw all supported what dubious scientific practice?

8 What does the acronym NATO stand for?

9 What country was the most recent state to become a member of NATO, joining in 2020?

10 True or false: the Persian language (Farsi) is an IndoEuropean language?

Sulk (4) 19 Male athlete (9) 22 Having sharp corners (7) 25 Grandmother (colloq.) (7) 26 Nutty (7) 27 Libyan capital (7) 28 Arranged (9) 29 Japanese comics (5)

1 Maximum limit on containment (9) 2 Prevailing weather (7) 3 Designated amount (9) 4 Roomy (9) 5 Noblemen (5) 6 Comedian, — Silverman (5) 7 Relating to the surrounding area (7) 8 Pay (6) 14 Extended (9) 15 Social exclusion (9) 16 Actress, — Jolie (8) 18 Continuing (7) 20 Rainy season storm (7) 21 Gambling house (6) 23 A language (5) 24 Frameworks holding goods (5)

Theme: Insects

Alma Wilkie

Heather

HISTORY TALKING

with HELEN MCNULTY

These sentiments may well sum up the feelings of those who are experiencing the flooding rains which very often break the drought in our land of extremes.

The first settlers learned this the hard way when the drought they first encountered gave way in 1799 to such heavy rains that much of their carefully tended crops were lost.

Floods can devastate communities and impact heavily on the economy, but we continue to build on rivers and fertile soil which lies directly in the path of destructive overflows.

In 1852, the town of Gundagai was washed away, leaving three houses standing and eighty-nine people dead.

Every few years, floods have continued to wash away our infrastructure and destroy livelihoods and lives in their path.

One such event overwhelmed the western town of Nyngan in 1990 and saw an amazing rescue effort in which almost an entire community was evacuated without the loss of any lives.

Orange dentist, Dr Tim McAnulty, who was practicing in the town when the flood took place, was the guest speaker at this month’s Oral History meeting.

“In April 1990 the flood in Nyngan was declared to be a once in 700year event,” Tim told us. “Heavy rain

Flooding Rains

a call at work from the Emmdale Roadhouse, which is about 160 kilometres west of Cobar on the road to Wilcannia. The owners were patients of mine and they said they had a truck driver with them who had massive facial swelling and pain and would I see him?

“I agreed, but told them about the road closure at 3pm and that he might not make it. Now, he was nearly 300 kilometres from Nyngan, was driving a big truck and had to do it in under four hours.

“The truck driver said he’d be there!

had been falling over a period of three weeks to the southeast in an area called the ‘Mulla Cowl’ and, as the water wasn’t coming down the Bogan River, it was hard to know how much more would reach the town. In that flat plain country, a levy bank around the town was needed so it was all hands on deck to build it.”

The levee held for about five days until it breached on the 22nd of April.

The townspeople assembled on the slightly higher ground at the railway station and the day unfolded with the largest population evacuation since the Vietnam war in 1975.

There were about 16 helicopters involved, including those of Channels 7 and 9, the ABC and the RAAF and RAN, who ferried stranded townspeople from the station to the road where they were taken to Dubbo by bus.

The State Emergency Services did a

marvellous job maintaining the town while they were away.

“The water was six feet deep in some parts of the town, while a small area was protected by the railway line. We luckily had only a couple of feet through our house which, although we didn’t realize it, was on a slight rise,” Tim recalled.

“We had to leave our dog on the roof of the Australian Hotel in the company of other dogs. They survived and after six weeks we were reunited with a very dirty, smelly but very happy dog.

“Working as a country dentist you often came across some fascinating characters,” Tim went on. “I tended to know people in a wide-ranging area—to Bourke, and out past Cobar. As the flood waters rose word came that the road to Cobar would be closed at 3pm.

“At 11am that morning, we received

“He apparently arrived at the roadblock and was stopped, but they took one look at his face and let him through. I did some work to get him out of trouble, sent him on his way, and didn’t get back to work for six weeks. He was my last patient,” Tim continued.

“One afternoon, after we had all returned to town to clean up as best we could, I was at work and there was a knock at the door and there was the truck driver again.

“He told me that he did the round trip with his girlfriend from Sydney to Perth and back each week and would go through Nyngan every Thursday and would call in for more treatment.

“So, each Thursday afternoon after lunch, a big rig would be parked outside the surgery... and he would be there.”

It’s a long way to go to see a dentist!

Raindrops are falling on my head

And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed, Nothing seems to fit These raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling.

A BIG THUMBS UP to North Orange Woolworths for asking shoppers and staff to observe a minute of silence on Remembrance Day. Thank you to Woolworths for observing this day, and to the 95 per cent of people who respectfully paused for that time.

THUMBS UP to OC Life for introducing “Home Cooking” as a regular feature. Ruben’s recipes are not only innovative and inexpensive, but they are also superb. Well done to both Ruben and OC Life. (Editor’s note: All thanks go to Ruben. He approached us with the idea and we’re lucky to have him!)

THUMBS UP to the young couple at North Orange Woolworths late Tuesday after the Melbourne Cup race. They offered, not once but three times, to pay for my groceries. Just goes to show that the younger generation will be around to look after the oldies.

THUMBS DOWN to the bus service for not letting passengers know that they cancelled a service on the afternoon of November 11.

A HUGE THUMBS UP and a big thank you to Nicholas in the photo section of Officeworks. He spent 40 minutes with me helping me to print photos for Christmas cards. He is a real asset to the business! Nothing was too much trouble for him, and you can tell he has been brought up right.

THUMBS DOWN to the man in front of me at the counter of a local hardware business, who said to the young lady, “I can’t believe you’re a sparky. As a girl, how did you pass?” after making her wait for 15 minutes. This is not ok.

THUMBS UP to Orange City Council. Many of us have seen historical photos of floods in Summer Street and Lords Place in earlier years. In the recent and ongoing wet years the city’s stormwater and flood mitigation scheme have worked wonderfully. We are grateful for the planning, implementation and maintenance of this large unnoticed but essential resource. Well done.

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THUMBS UP to Tyrepower on William Street. Excellent service and dedicated staff enabled us to continue on with our holiday safely, knowing that our tyre rim had been rectified completely. Thank you!

THUMBS UP to Gary Davis and his crew for making my recent moves as pleasant as possible. Always cheerful, even though this is a tough, exhausting job. Also, to The Door Store for prompt and pleasant service. You got your reward with a booking from one of my new neighbours.

THUMBS UP and thank you to Orange City Council for having the foresight to create flood mitigation for the CBD some years ago to prevent a disaster this past week. The levy along Blackmans Swamp Creek, south of the Emu footy field, and the dam just past the railway line did a great job.

THUMBS DOWN to all the idiots who walk behind reversing cars. Do you have a death wish?

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A BIG THUMBS UP to the staff and nurses at Dudley Private Hospital for the treatment and care I received — and also the good food — after my operation last week!

THUMBS UP to all the individuals, services, and businesses who assisted the people from Eugowra who were brought to Orange. So proud to live here.

PaulTIERNEY

THE 99 CENT FRIDGE

Surely, this is most well-travelled fridge in the universe

This is a story about a refrigerator. Just like ‘The Don’, it had a very good innings –and 99 is the key number. My eldest has more than eight years of service under his belt in the Armed Forces. He loves it. He’s done some fab things as he’s served his country over that time, seen a lot of places (and things), and it goes without saying that we are very proud of him. After completing a GAP year with the RAAF in 2015, where he started in Wagga Wagga and completed the year of training at Amberley base, he had a posting to Richmond Base. This bloke has always been our internet expert, and one thing he is especially good at is sni ng out a bargain via the many online sale platforms. He found a six-person spa that was ‘free to a good home’, all because the owners’ dog had gnawed through a cable. With an uncle as a sparky, a video chat tutorial saw this lemon transformed back into a bubbly paradise that was worth many thousands. Then, the greatest bargain of all time saw him purchase a clapped-out old beer fridge for 99 cents (minimum bid), and the guy even delivered it to his house for him!

Instead of stacking the shelves with tinnies, he took the insides out of the fridge, gave it a cleanup, drilled a couple of holes, and put some of those portable 20-litre kegs in it, one with a local brew and one with alcoholic ginger beer, as well as a cylinder of gas. Poking out the front were a couple of pub-style taps. It was magnificent. So, this 99c fridge and the kid were the envy of people for miles around. When it came time for a transfer, even though the fridge only cost 99c, there was no way it was being left behind, so it went all the way to Williamtown. Then, it ended up on the back of a ute and made its way back to our then home in Millthorpe when he went o/s for a bit. Then, when the posting to become a

security dog expert came around, up it went to the Amberley base. Each time it was unloaded, tense moments were had as the 99c miracle was started up again, with nobody actually believing it would kick over and get cold. But, it didn’t miss a beat.

After a good stint in the sunshine state, a move to the Pearce base in Perth came about. Whilst the Leading Aircraftman took the trip of a lifetime, driving his big ute across the Nullabor over 11 days, all the furniture, including one 99c marvel fridge, was transported by truck across our wide brown land. Sure enough, it kicked into gear first go, with the Sandgropers lapping up the chance to tap their own coldie from the aging chilled wonder for two solid years. Adding to the awe of tapped beer at home was the novelty of filling it with boutique brews from the big state.

Last year, a transfer to the Sale base in Victoria saw the icy beast make the Nullabor journey again. And yes, she cranked over first go again, providing the Mexicans with more amber pleasures. Finally, this week, in the same year that we lost Olivia, QE2, Warnie, Coolio and a host more, the 99-cent arctic champion finally chilled its last coldie. After being purchased for less than a buck, and travelling well over 10,000 kilometres in about six years, it’s gone to the Kelvinator factory in the sky. What an all-time bargain. Let’s hope the guy upstairs loves a brew. I hope he’s granted eternal life to this whitegoods warrior for ‘Services to the Community’. An ORE (Order of the Refrigeration Empire). A well-deserved honour. RIP (c)old friend.

LIFEandTIMES

with ANGUS GIBB

FIFA FEVER:

The World Cup is finally here again. One of the greatest sporting events in our world is getting underway as the best football teams from around the globe battle it out for glory. As with most World Cups, it is another event where we must all turn nocturnal if we want to enjoy watching the game (unless you only want to watch the 6am or 9pm matches). The lead-up to this World Cup has been clouded by controversy and tragic evidence of human rights violations in order to make the event possible. This has made it di cult to have the same sort of excitement that one would normally have as you get ready to watch the event unfold. The question is, however, how will this World Cup be remembered? It will be filled with astonishing feats of human skills and ability. It will be filled with fairy-tale upsets in classic David vs Goliath matchups. It will be filled with heartbreak –hopefully not for us Australian fans who still feel the pain of 2006. The question is, who will raise the trophy on December 19? Will it be another Brazilian victory? Will England finally raise the trophy again after 56 years? Can France go back-to-back? Whatever the outcome, we are in for quite a ride. The game of football really is the world’s game. It is a global movement. Wherever you go, you

will find people playing the game. From the ridiculously overpaid superstars in Europe to children living in refugee camps in Africa, it is a game for all. And for the next month, the entire world’s eyes will be fixed on the eight fields of grass in Qatar as the princes of the world game seek glory. But as these teams seek glory, I wonder how much of it will last? In four years’ time there will be another World Cup and the pressure for this year’s winner to reach the same level of glory will be immense. The hope and expectation of each nation to make it through the finals will cause many to despair when they don’t. When the princes of football fail, where will you put your hope? In Psalm 118:9 it says this: ‘It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.’ These football players are just a bunch of guys running around on a field – gifted beyond many of us – but still only human. They will never o er you true refuge. That will only ever be found in God. So enjoy this year’s world cup. Enjoy the games. Enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions as the Socceroos battle it out on the world’s biggest stage. Enjoy the nocturnal life for the next month. But in the midst of all of this, perhaps there is a moment in the wee hours of the morning, as you watch the games while many still sleep, ask yourself, where do I find refuge? In these princes of football and their pursuit of glory? Or can it be found somewhere better?