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I’d be lost without... my parents Which actor/actress would play you in a movie of your life? Jennifer Lawrence The song that best describes me is…

Take me over - Peking Duk My favourite ice cream flavour is... bubblegum I’m really scared of... heights!

My best memory from school is... just being with my friends If I could travel to any place it would be... Greece, it’s so pretty there My dream career is... Occupational Therapist .

If I was stuck on a deserted island the 3 items I would take are… sunscreen, a knife, my phone If you could have one super power what would it be? To fly If I had a million dollars... I would travel the world My favourite TV show at the moment is... Fresh Prince of Bel Air My favourite food is... sushi When I get home I like to... jump straight into bed Something most people don’t know about me is... I love cleaning, but I wait until everything is messy to clean up.

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I notice our local Council is soon to consider whether they want to continue with the Evocities program.

I understand they may invest $70,000 a year into the program at the moment.

For those not familiar with the name, Evocities is the name given to a handful of cities like Orange and Dubbo who banded together to encourage people from the metropolitan areas to move to these regional centres. You have probably seen the big road signs that show lifestyle comparisons between the city and the country such as traffic chaos in the city and relaxed open roads in the country.

These signs are great and carry very strong and convincing messages. However in my view, there is one big problem that’s holding this initiative back from reaching its full potential. That problem is the name – Evocities.

I’m an experienced marketing consultant so what I’m saying here is not based simply on the opinion of someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

When I first heard the name Evocities, I thought “what the heck does that mean?”

I looked it up on the Evocities website and discovered “Evo” stood for Energy, Vision and Opportunity. Now after three years, I still had to look up the website to see what it meant before I could write this. If it’s that hard for me to grasp it, how hard must it be for others and especially

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It reminds me of a similar great name change a few years ago. A few years ago some bright spark in government decided to change the terminology we use to describe an employer and an employee. There was a lot of fanfare, a lot of publicity and presumably a lot of expense with re-branding etc. to change the name employer to ‘PCBU’ and the name employee to ‘worker’. That was a few years back and to the best of my knowledge, I’ve haven’t seen or heard the names PCBU and worker used to describe employers and employees since.

The bottom line, in my view, is not whether to keep the campaign going or not, but rather how to give it more clout. I have no doubt the messages are good and will lead to more people moving to regional cities like ours but we have to come up with a name that people will latch onto quickly and easily, not something full of jargon but is easy to understand and relate too.

Something as simple and basic as the Regional Cities Program with a slogan like “Get a real life – get out of the city” or “Discover real life – Discover Orange” is all that’s needed.

Let’s encourage our Council to keep the initiative going but to apply the K.I.S.S. principle and keep it simple and to the point.

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From the Editor WITH BOB HOLLAND

Hi friends Wow! Three weeks into January already. It seems like only yesterday that we were eating Christmas dinner. It’s also quite amazing to think that school goes back next week.

You’ll notice we’re persevering with a gloss cover on OCL and it appears we may soon go to a full gloss magazine altogether. Popularity for Orange City Life continues to remain very strong so it’s probably time that we take our publication to the next level for the benefit of both our readers and advertisers.

Watch for our February 5 issue to see what a difference all gloss paper makes.

This week in OCL we start our new section called Alive and Wise. I have great hopes for this but it does require a good deal of reader participation. See what you think on page 16.

Looney Lotto was won by Don Cowan last week. If you haven’t had a crack at winning the $100 weekly prize yet, check out how easy it is on page 20.

Speaking of winning, if you haven’t picked up a Colour City car window hanger from our office yet, you can’t win our weekly prize of a $100 and a cheesecake. Check out how on page 23.

On a fun note, someone said to us recently that Orange City Life is “better than chocolate”. I rather like that so we’re going to run with that for a while. It’s nice to be thought of in such terms.

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

Reborn at 24 ptII Last week Orange City Life brought you Part 1 of Rebecca Treacy’s personal journey.

CHRIS BENNETTS Rebecca is a young ,vibrant, Molong local whose life was turned upside down overnight when she was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a rare blood condition that occurs when your body stops producing new blood cells.

When we left the story, Rebecca had just received the dreadful news that her body was not responding to her first bone marrow transplant, and she would have to find a new donor and go through the ordeal of Chemotherapy and weeks in the isolation ward all over again.

Rebecca had to wait eight weeks to find her first donor, but this time around a match was found a little closer to home.

“It was my mum,” Rebecca smiled.

“Initially the best thing for me was to have a transplant from an unrelated donor. That was going to be the best option because you’ve got a 70 percent survival chance.

But when that didn’t work we had to look for other alternatives and my mother, Lyn, was the quickest and best option.”

Rebecca explained that finding a donor is no easy task, as there are six different criteria that have to be in place before you can go ahead. Fortunately, Lyn ticked all the boxes and they were able to proceed with the bone marrow transplant, a procedure which is much like a blood transfusion.

And just like the first time, Rebecca had to spend the foreseeable future cut off from the world in an isolation ward, as they waited to see if the introduced bone marrow would graft and rebuild her depleted immune system.

It would be ten weeks before she would leave the cramped isolation ward,

and Rebecca said her mum was her saviour in more ways than one.

“She spent every single day with me in that room. We watched a lot of TV, did puzzles, colouring in, reading, but there were days I was so tired and sick that I couldn’t even sit up in bed,” she said.

“That was the most stressful part of the ordeal… the immense amount of time cut off from the world. Just waiting.”

Rebecca said it was all the love and support she received from those closest to her that helped her remain optimistic.

“You try and stay positive and push on.

I tried to be strong for my mother and my boyfriend who had sacrificed so much to be with me. They both gave up their jobs and moved to Sydney, so the thought of that made me determined to overcome this.”

“That was what I really struggled with, still do actually… the thought that what has happened to me has effected everyone around me in such a big way.

It’s a heavy weight to bear. Even though I know I can’t help what happened, I still feel responsible for it. It’s hard… but I try and stay positive and grateful.”

As the weeks passed Rebecca’s strength and immune system grew.

Her mother’s bone marrow had grafted well and her haemoglobin levels were increasing by the day.

Then, one fine day, Rebecca got the news she was hoping for.

“The doctor gave me the all clear to leave isolation! It was a glorious day… I cried my eyes out. I was so overwhelmed!”

Rebecca would remain in Sydney for the next two months as an outpatient in a unit supplied by the Leukaemia Foundation.

“I can’t thank them enough for the amazing things they do, and I would urge everyone to support them in some way. You never know when you may need them!” Rebecca was fully discharged and allowed to head home to Molong on the 21st of October 2014.

“I knew it was going to be tough transition coming home, but I’ve had so much support from family and friends and just the general community that things have been easier. People have done fundraisers for me and I can’t thank them enough.”

Rebecca said the future is looking bright.

“I’m going back to the gym now and building strength which is good. I’m also putting back on some of the 45 kilos I lost while in hospital! And I’ve also started studying nutrition at Uni.

That is something that my journey has done for me, it has sparked my interest in overall human health and fitness.”

Rebecca urges everyone to think about how quickly things can change.

“Please don’t take things for granted, especially your health. And I would urge everyone to consider donating blood. The Blood Centre here in Orange have been in my corner the whole time and I can’t thank them enough. Blood donations honestly do save lives. Also consider putting yourself on the Bone Marrow register, you never know who you could be helping.”

“I feel reborn again at 24. I’ve got a big long bucket list and I’m going to work my way through it. My take on life now is… why not?!”

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David Bitton:

Australia Day Ambassador

The lead up to Australia Day celebrations for next Monday are in finalisation.

The Official Australia Day Ambassador for Orange is French-born celebrity chef David Bitton, owner of Sydney restaurant Bitton. Not only is he relishing the chance to officiate proceedings on the day but also take in the region’s great culinary offerings too.

Orange City Life caught up with David ahead of Australia Day proceedings.

2015 event program and Award nominees

2014 The Sri Lanka Mission Team (James Sheahan Catholic High School) and Orange Male Voice Choir.

Community groups to receive certificates of recognition: The PremiBabes Assoc. of Orange Inc. and Orange Art Society.

Community event of the Year: Orange East Village Markets

This year’s Australia Day festivities commence in Cook Park at 7:30am and continue on until 2pm.

AWARD NOMINEES 2015 Citizen Of The Year nominees: John Carpenter, Neil Skinner, Ian Ashcroft, Shirley Sugden, Lee Britton, Cecily Butcher, Bev Glover, Donald Peck and Carol Haines.

2015 Young Citizen of the Year nominees: Jessica McLean

Why did you become the Orange Australia Day Ambassador?

I was actually nominated. I feel very honoured and humbled that a Frenchman who arrived here in 1991 with little more than a suitcase and $1000 in his pocket could be considered!

What do you think being here can offer the wider Orange community?

This is my third year as an Australia Day Ambassador and each year I have been working towards being in an area that better suits my area of passion and work – food and wine! There is simply no better place than Orange.

What particularly excites you about coming to Orange; not only the experience of Australia Day but also the Central West’s culinary culture?

Already, I have been made to feel so welcome with a huge box of cherries landing on my desk last week… and they were the best cherries I have ever tasted!

Orange is an area synonymous with its incredible abundance of natural produce and equally good suppliers who have managed to successfully take their local delicacies into the wider restaurant market. I have been lucky enough to work with a lot of that produce during my time both as a chef and a business owner.

What do you hope to experience while you are in

7:30am – 9:30am Breakfast will be offered by the Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Orange, Quote and the CWA. 9:15am Official ceremony commences, including flag raising, Welcome To Country, welcomes from Mayor John Davis and Australia Day Committee Chair Helen Corby, welcome from Australia Day Ambassador David Bitton.

10am Citizenship ceremony 10:30am Australia Day Awards presentation 11:15am Australia Day Sports Awards

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the area? Do you have any plans so far?

I love people and as a true city boy who grew up in Paris and now lives in Sydney, I love coming into the country and meeting all the fabulous locals. I haven’t seen the countryside around the Central West so I cannot wait as I hear it is beautiful. I look forward to seeing some of the vineyards and meeting some of the suppliers from the area. A drink in one of your lovely pubs with the locals will be good too – I did that in Cobar in my first year which was a truly eye-opening experience!

I am really excited about visiting your area and will be happy to go along with whatever the committee have in store for me. Make sure you come and say hello if you see a crazy Frenchman walking the streets in an Orange polo shirt!

Australia Day events commence in Cook Park at 7:30am. Included will be the naming of Citizens of the Year and community events.

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MEET THE COACH: LUKE HAZZARD

Hydrant inspectionFiremen Tim Collins, Phil Pedley, and Station officer Matt Jeffery make sure this hydrant is clearly visible.

How long have you been a personal trainer and what qualification do you hold?

I decided to take on personal training full-time towards the end of last year. I currently hold my cert III & IV in fitness and will be taking on my diploma next month.

What drove you to become a PT? My personal interest in exercise and desire to achieve my own health and fitness goals.

Favourite thing about being a PT? Practicing what I preach. My body is my business. No-one wants to hire the mechanic with the car that blows smoke and leaks oil everywhere...

What do you find to be the most common reason people use your services?

The majority of my clients are interested in weight loss and improving their body composition. My meal coaching services have been very popular as nutrition is often what stands in the way of most clients achieving amazing results.

What range of services do you offer your clientele?

Meal Coaching, Workout programs, one on one sessions, and small group personal training. Very soon, I’ll be offering outdoor boot-camp sessions as well.

Luke watches client Stacy’s form.

Biggest misconception about using a PT? You need to be fit to start training! Everyone has to start somewhere! I cater to all fitness levels and offer training in my own private studio for clients that don’t feel comfortable to train in public gyms.

How do people get in touch?

My facebook page is www.facebook.com/ LHAZPT or I can be reached via email at lukehazpt@gmail.com.

Favourite quote or inspiration?

“The worst thing I could be is the same as everyone else. I hate that.” ...Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Keeping our Hydrants healthy QUICK ACCESS TO FIRE HYDRANTS IS CRUCIAL TO OUR FIRIES!

checked the hydrants in Peisley Street, and not 4 hours later we were back in Peisley Street attending a house fire.”

Residents can assist by knowing what the hydrant is and keeping it clear of grass and debris.

“It is as simple as running over it Chris Bennetts with a whipper snipper every now and then,” Matt said.

“If you have a hydrant in your OC Life caught up with some of our yard, we’d encourage parents to friendly firemen as they went about let your kids know what it is and town on a hydrant inspection.

Station Officer Matt Jeffery said the what it means. Often children take ownership of a hydrant and are proud job is crucial for the safety of Orange to look after it.” residents.

Fireman Phil Pedley said he’s seen “Basically it is clearing any debris some real horror stories when it off the hydrant and making them comes to fire hydrants. clearly visible with yellow paint. We “I’ve seen some that have been insure that they are in good order and are easily accessible, because when it turfed over, some that have been covered with gardens, even some that comes to house fires every minute is have had driveway concreted over the crucial.” top of them!”

Matt explained that they have So if you see the firemen getting roughly 7-9 minutes of water on around your neighbourhood, pop out board their trucks, so it is vital that and say g’day! They are more than they have clear access to hydrants in happy to answer any question you residential areas. may have.

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“Dad and I went to see the Blayney races. Seeing the races on the dirt track races there inspired me,” Matt said.

Now, his parents have turned the front of their property into a racing track for him.

He’s also getting other help from hydraulic hose company Pirtek; with the local team wanting to help the burgeoning sports star be the best he can be.

Matt races in dirt track and flat tracks speedway races. Depending on the track and venue, it could be up to 750-metres long with Matt getting up to speeds close to 120 km/hr.

Every month he races in Cowra; also attending venues in Canberra, West Wyalong and Gosford.

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In a high-speed race last year, Matt broke his arm.

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“We’re especially thankful because flat track racing is not that much of a high profile sport,” he said.

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Ashlea Pritchard U3A has been invigorating the lives of seniors for nearly 20 years in Orange.

No prior education qualifications are required; just a passion for lifelong learning in a relaxed and informal environment, said U3A Publicity Office Jean Penrose.

The organisation is hoping to encourage as many people as possible to join their already 260-member strong club to take in the wide array of courses available over the five days U3A will operate this year.

With new as well as expanded courses for the community education group, Ms Penrose hopes there might be something for everyone.

“Sometimes people are recently retired and they are looking for something to do. This is a bit of intellectual stimulation, and because there’s such a variety, somebody’s bound to find something they’re interested in,” she said.

“We’re very flexible [with study schedules] … and we do have breaks during the school holidays.”

Study topics include travel, pencil drawing,

watercolour painting, card making, music appreciation, art appreciation, geology, French, crosswords, card games, learning how to use an iPad, creative writing, recorder group, literature and history.

This year, an environmental/political course called ‘The Big Picture’ has been added.

“It’s mainly about big, big topics like world economics, how we manage sustainability and the future of the world I suppose,” Ms Penrose said.

She said a member, who’s also a lecturer from Charles Sturt [University] approached the group.

“She just thought she’s interested in it and so she said that’s something she’d like to offer,” Mr Penrose added.

U3A Orange are having a sign up day next Thursday on January 29, in the Orange City Centre from 9am to 2pm.

There’s also an open day at the Senior Citizens Centre on February 4, from 10am to 12pm.

All the course leaders will be present to answer questions.

For further questions, please contact Jenny on 6369 0281.

BETHANY ON THE RISE A passion for cooking sweets has inspired 20-year-old TAFE student – and Hotel Canobolas apprentice - Bethany Herridge to ensure she makes a career out of her passion.

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As a little girl, Bethany Herridge couldn’t be kept out of the kitchen.

“I’ve always loved cooking,” said Bethany.

She said she’s always like cooking sweet dishes particularly.

Taking on TAFE chef studies over two years ago, she’s in her final stages of study and working at the Hotel Canobolas.

Along with gaining experience with the team there, she’s also heading to the 16th annual Fonterra Proud to be a Chef Mentoring Program as one of the 32 selected participants from the nationwide pool of nominees.

The program publicly recognises and rewards the dedication and commitment of apprentice chefs, with mentoring from some of the best head chefs in Australia including Rockpool’s Zac Nicolson and Saint Crispin’s Joe Grbac.

She’ll also be in the running to win an International Culinary Scholarship tailored to her individual aspirations as a professional chef.

Bethany said she’ll relish the one-in-a-lifetime experience at the four-day conference from

Monday until today (Thursday) in Melbourne.

“It will be a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet other chefs and gain more knowledge of the industry,” she said.

“I’d like to get a better knowledge of everything and also meet other apprentices who do what I do and really enjoy it.”

Bethany was nominated to attend due to the quality of an original recipe of hers: lime blood orange curd friands with berry coulis and chocolate.

After she’s finished her chef apprenticeship, Bethany hopes to specialise in pastry cooking.

“I really enjoy [cheffing]. I get to go to work and do something I like. Also, seeing people enjoying my food is a big reward.”

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Come and try dragon boat racing this weekend BOB HOLLAND Dragon boat racing is steadily becoming very popular and not just here in Orange. Enthusiasts are taking up the pastime right across the country and more are being encouraged to do so this weekend.

It’s not pure strength, member numbers, resilience or attendance, it’s passion that’s steered Orange dragon boat racing groups to the competition successes they’ve enjoyed recently and this has also reflected in growing member numbers.

So why not think about taking part yourself?

You can do that this holiday weekend when the local Colour City Club holds its Come and Try Dragon Boat Racing Day. Colour City Dragons Club President, Ian Sawtell said regardless of experience, all are welcome to get a taste of the sport.

“You don’t have to be a super star,” Mr Sawtell said.

He said the beauty of the sport is that it appeals to many people, be they beginners, young, young-at-heart or the ‘time poor’ professional.

“It can be a mix of a lot of different people, and you get to grow by meeting new people,” Mr Sawtell said.

Outside of the Orange district,

he said the sport caters for 3,000 active members in NSW as part of the sport.

In the short time the sport has been going, it has shown that people love the sporting lifestyle as well as the recreational and social side of it.

“It’s a great way to meet people, as you mix with a lot of different people.

The Colour City Dragon Come and Try Dragon Boat Racing Day is on at Lake Canobolas from 11am to 2pm next Monday, January 26.

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Andrew GEE MP

YOUR STATEyour voice Member for the Orange Electorate

FUTURE OF ORANGE SHOWGROUND SECURE AFTER $275,000 NSW GOVERNMENT GRANT Years of uncertainty regarding Orange Showground have finally come to an end with the announcement on Monday of a $275,000 NSW Government grant through the Public Reserve Management Fund.

Local members in country seats need to be particularly vigilant to make sure their seats are never taken for granted.

This is the case no matter what side of politics you’re on.

That is one of the reasons I’ve fought so hard across a range of issues over the past four years.

On a number of those issues I’ve been told by people in Sydney not to fight, because everyone in politics knows you shouldn’t make a fuss unless you know you can win.

The funding will go towards the building of a major new pavilion at the showground and I would say that this is the largest single Crown Reserves grant ever made in the Orange electorate.

The showground has been in a sorry state for a number of years.

Even our smallest showgrounds have been steadily improving their infrastructure, but there hasn’t been much happening at Orange. This grant will help put Orange Showground back on the map and the new pavilion will have a wide range of uses. What we need is a showground we can all be proud of and this is an important milestone.

A MESSAGE FROM ANDREW

Andrew hands over a cheque for $275,000 to Justine Cleary, Mayor of Orange Cr John Davis, Morrie Meagher, President of the Orange Show Society Peter Naylor, Cr Ron Gander and Paula Townsend.

Other grants awarded in the Orange area include:

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“THIS GRANT WILL HELP PUT ORANGE SHOWGROUND BACK ON THE MAP ...”

The grant is part of the latest round of the Public Reserves Management Fund Program. The NSW Government has allocated over $12 million in funding for upgrades to caravan parks, local parks and reserves, state parks and showground across the State.

• $275,000 for the construction of a multipurpose pavilion at Orange Showground; • $124,100 for an essential power upgrade and installation of lighting facilities at the Cargo Recreation Ground; • $28,115 for the provision of lighting to the newly constructed playing fields, including poles, lights and power connection at Waratah Sports Ground; • $11,722 for the replacement of existing boundary fences at Wentworth Golf Club; and • $10,525 for the provision of display boards/shelves for the interior of the Cudal Showground Pavilion.

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Andrew with the 24-hour retrieval helicopter which was re-introduced in April last year

I don’t actually subscribe to that point of view and I don’t think the community does either.

If there is an important issue that needs to be pressed for the electorate, then you have to stand up and fight.

In this electorate we’ve had some pretty good results, although in any democracy, you can’t win them all.

I spoke out against the education cuts, but couldn’t stop them (although we got it all back under Gonski which NSW is funding for six years).

On the need to ring-fence prime agricultural land from mining, I didn’t totally succeed, but again the fight was worth having.

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Extension of the Flying Fox Netting Program to all of NSW including the Central West

Andrew with the 14 new medical interns and Dr Peter Thomas, (far right)

I also paid a visit to Orange Health Service on Monday to welcome the 2015 intake of medical recruits who will complete two years of training at the hospital, offering a breadth of clinical specialities on the one campus.

The interns have been selected through NSW Health’s Rural Preferential Recruitment program, co-ordinated by the Health Education and Training Institute. Of the 14 internships allocated

to Orange, five positions have been filled by graduates from the University Of Sydney School Of Rural Health who have trained at Orange.

It’s fantastic to welcome these new medical interns to Orange and to our first class Health Service in Orange. It’s something

On the issue of the poles and wires, I like to think that the stand I took against the sale at least helped get Essential Energy quarantined. It will remain in public hands.

On the positive side of the ledger, some of the fights we, as a community, have taken up have yielded significant results that will

save lives.

The long fight for the 24 hour helicopter retrieval service was successful and has revolutionised trauma care in western NSW. The second linear accelerator for radiotherapy at the hospital is also saving lives and also came after a concerted community push when at times it seemed as though it would never happen.

There was also the fight to ensure the promise to build a new MPS (mini hospital) at Gulgong was not forgotten. In the end it became the first new health facility completed by this Government.

Over in Mudgee I had parents pleading to get the roads to the mines improved - roads that their children travelled on every day.

After a community campaign we got just over $16 million to help get the job done.

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$16 million for the upgrade of Ulan and Cope Roads near Mudgee

The fight to preserve Trade & Investment/DPI jobs in Orange saw us navigating through some very stormy economic waters to emerge in a stronger position.

There were some other notable struggles and victories as well - such as the battle to get the Central Tablelands Local Land Service up and running, and the fight for fruit bat netting subsidies that orchardists had been wanting for years (again after a community campaign).

And I’m just going to keep on fighting because when my time in politics is done, I’d like to be able to say the voices of my constituents were always heard in Sydney, and that I made a contribution to making life better for our communities.

I’m very excited about.

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Wentworth Golf Club’s General Manager Ian Starr.

In a tough market, we often hear sporting clubs declaring how hard it is just to get by. Wentworth Golf Club has taken a proactive approach to solving their financial issues.

JAMIE STEDMAN A couple of weeks’ ago, I had reason to slip up to Wentworth Golf Club.

Work you see, often takes me to exotic and faraway places…

On this occasion I parked under

the newly constructed carpark - in the shade - and remember thinking how well the Club must be doing to have built a shaded parking area for their members to enjoy.

On return to my car I happened to glance upwards and realized that the ‘carpark’ was actually Solar Panels.

Better sheds. Bigger choice.

The structure clearly meant to be assisting the club in their bills through saving via the use of the Panels.

Initiative and forethought… what a novel concept.

General Manager of Wentworth Golf Club Ian Starr sat down with me to explain the ‘carpark’.

“It basically came down to finance,” Ian said, “we couldn’t just keep forking over the money knowing the cost is only going to go up and hope that the members would continue to cover it.”

“Currently we have halved our monthly electricity bills. Without going into too much detail, it leaves some money in the kitty to go into other projects and further course improvements all of which wouldn’t be possible as soon, had we not freed up some outgoings.”

The System cost the club “after the government incentives, close enough to Ninety grand” and it is expected that they will own it outright in five

years.

With further Solar improvements and continued course upgrades, Wentworth Golf Club just might be showing others the way forward.

Kudo’s to Wentworth; they have recognised an area they could improve and have leapt at it. I know other business have done - or are in the process of doing - something similar and congratulations to them, I just thought that the initiative shown

by Wentworth Golf Club needed to be acknowledged.

If only there was a way for our council to provide shaded, sheltered car parking facilities all the while easing the electricity burden…

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OnmyMind PAUL TIERNEY

Out On The Patio, We Sit Whilst January 26th is the day we celebrate, every day should be viewed as Australia Day I heard an awesome thing a couple of weeks ago as an English person attempted to belittle an Australian regarding his lawbreaker heritage. The sentence that came from the Englishman (I’m paraphrasing here) “ahhh, you Aussie convict” was given the witty retort “thanks mate for sending us to this tropical paradise!” Brilliant reply, just brilliant. In a couple of days’ time we’ll be celebrating Australia Day again, but it’s worth remembering that for most of us, especially those of us living in the country, every day is one to say thank you for.

Arguably my fondest ever Australia Day celebration occurred about 8 years ago. Some friends of ours invited our family over to their place for a January 26th shindig.

The only condition was that we had to be there for breakfast on the barbie at 7am. I’d been asked to put together a music playlist on my iPod, so I went a bit further and packed an old amp and a chunky old set of speakers that I had (still have) in the shed for ‘emergencies’.

I donned the white zinc, floppy green-and-gold bucket hat and the cricket pads and we headed off for a big day. By 7:30am, we were sitting in the garden listening to a massive playlist of Aussie songs (beginning with John Williamson singing Advance Australia Fair), with bacon and egg roll in the left hand and, ahem, an ice cold beer in the right hand. Much of the rest of the day consisted of swimming in the pool, laughing and watching

the kids have their adventures, and cricket on the front lawn – with special ‘rules’ which included one-hand-one-bounce, six and out over the fence, electric wickie, and of course the most important rule – hit the house on the full or hit the ball in the roses and you’re automatically out. It was about 7:30pm when the iPod playlist ran out of songs and repeated John Williamson – meaning we’d been outside sharing the best of what our country has to offer for over 12 hours. The One Day cricket finishing at about 10pm on TV signalled the end of one of the most brilliant days ever. I do remember not having to front up for work the next day (was it a Saturday?), phew.

Not so lucky in this area in 2015, unfortunately.

Last year we again spent the morning at Cook Park, where the highlight is always cheering the nominees and winners for the local Australia Day awards. The fact that these ceremonies occur in thousands of places across our land, celebrating the achievements of ‘regular’ Aussies is something very special. I love the fact that there are puppy dogs on leads wandering around in the crowds, kids and adults dressed up to the nines in the Aussie gear, and everyone’s got a smile on their face. Bravo to all and sundry who volunteer their time, skills and services on Australia day to make everything so extraordinary – you deserve awards, too. The rest of the world must be green (and gold) with envy as they see what we get up to on our National Day, just like they are on New Year’s Eve. My favourite Aussie Song? It’s called ‘Sounds of Then’ by an 80s band called GANGgajang. You’ll know it … “Out on the patio we sit, and the humidity we breathe.

We watch the lightning, crack over cane fields, laugh and think – this is Australia”. You can bet your life I’ll be playing that at some time on Monday. Happy Australia Day.

Paul Tierney hosts a weekly radio program on Monday from 5-7pm on 107.5 Community FM

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ORANGE’S SUMMER CELEBRATION OF CRICKET Member for Orange Andrew Gee wants the Orange community to join the summer celebration of cricket at Wade Park on the 29th/30th January.

Supported by the NSW Government as part of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Mr Gee said the Home Ground Cricket Tour will give local clubs across the state a taste of World Cup excitement.

“This event will give people in Orange an opportunity to view key pieces from the world-famous Bradman Museum and to get involved with the sport by taking part in hands-on activities conducted by Cricket NSW. “I invite the entire community to get along to Wade Park and enjoy a great family day out with fantastic activities and entertainment.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Troy Grant said there is no better time to be a cricket fan in NSW. “I look forward to seeing people from across NSW getting along to their local ground when the Home Ground Cricket Tour comes to town,” Mr Grant said.

“This tour to Regional NSW will encourage people to secure their tickets now for a trip to the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will host five games including a quarter and semi-fi nal,” Mr Grant said.

The 2015 NSW Country Diving Championships will be held in Orange, 24th/25th January.

For further information about the Home Ground Cricket Tour, go to www.sydney.com/ homegroundtour

NSW COUNRTY DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2015 NSW Counrty Diving Championships will be held in Orange on the 24th/25th January at Orange’s Aquatic centre.

The event generally draws around 120 competitors and officials to our City and will be held in conjunction with a Level 1 Coaching Course aimed at boosting diving in Orange and possibly leading to the formation of a dedicated diving club.

Orange City Council Sports & Recreation Committee chair Jason Hamling said, “Outside of Sydney, there aren’t many cities with a specialist diving pool like ours.”

What’s tremendous now is the kind of expertise and assistance that’s being offered from the state body to encourage excellence to develop here.”

Diving NSW CEO, Mrs Gillian Brooker said, “Diving NSW in partnership with Orange City Council is proud to be conducting the Country Diving Championships in Orange for the fi rst time in over 10 years.”

She continued, “The diving pool and boards at Orange Aquatic Centre are excellent.

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“The Level 1 Coaching course is being offered to anyone who is interested in becoming a diving coach. There will be a ‘come-and-try’ diving session for the general public over the weekend.”

For more information about the Country Diving Championships please visit divingnsw.org.au or contact Gillian Brooker at info@ divingnsw.org.au or 0417 637315.

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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS A couple of photos taken by Ray Rowney on a recent trip to Victoria.

Left: Geelong Townhall decorated for Christmas with a changing lightshow.

Right: Christmas tree floating on Geelong Harbour.

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WHAT KIND OF INCY WINCY SPIDER DID THIS? A gentleman called into our office with these photos of a spider bite he received a few weeks back and was wondering had anyone in the community had the same bite. He wasn’t told what kind of spider it was and is hoping someone seeing the photos might know. If you can help with this information would you call us here at Orange City Life 6361 3575.

Production Manager: It seems to be consistent with the bite of the White Tailed Spider; what do our readers think?.

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A FEW IDEAS AND A LITTLE WISDOM TO HELP MAKE LIFE BETTER WITH BOB HOLLAND

Over the last couple of weeks I have been telling you about an idea I have for OCL called Alive and Wise.

It’s basically a means for allowing readers to share good products, good service providers, good experiences and good ideas with other likeminded people. In my view, it’s a fabulous concept but to be of any real worth, it relies heavily on input from you our readers. So far, the response has been very slow but like all these things, we’ll give it a couple of weeks before we decide whether it’s going anywhere or not. It really is over to you and I strongly encourage you to give it some thought. There’s some great people and things out there that you know about and I’m sure that your friends and other readers would love to hear about them.

If you’d like to send me something, the addresses you need are at the end of this column.

Having said that, Margaret Frew is the first reader to send me something and here’s what she had to say :– Dear Bob, 1. I would like to recommend a very good plumber. Greg Martin who has advertised in your paper. He replaced our hot water system. He was very clean in his work and also was a very approachable person. He also did an excellent job. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a good plumber.

2. I suppose quite a few of your readers would know that the Hotel

Canobolas serves up excellent $6 lunch time meals Mon to Fri. 3. And for those who eat a little more. The Victoria Hotel serves up a delicious meal for $10 at lunch time Mon to Fri. Thanks heaps Margaret!

Now to help you further get the idea, here’s a few more from my wife and I :– First a couple of tips. If you happen to be considering buying a timber framed bed, try to avoid those with sharp corners and go for more rounded corners. We have a double

timber bed in a smaller bedroom and more times than not, we bump the corners of the bed as we walk around the bed for cleaning etc. “Ouch!” My wife almost has permanent bruises on her upper legs as a result.

Next, we like toast bread but quite often, we find that loaves have inconsistencies with the slices; and sometimes some slices are half as thick as others. It’s not a big deal but it is annoying. We now take an extra moment to run our eyes down the bread to see if they are uniform slices.

We use quite a lot of tomato for

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salads, sandwiches and snacks etc. More often than not there’s a piece of tomato left over. Left in the fridge it will go soft but if you pick up one of these nifty tomato storers at House (pic above), your left over tomato will last a lot longer and stay firm. I believe there is a variety for onion too.

Great little product that gets heaps of use.

The big go for us all to separate our food scraps before putting them in the green bins can cause some issues but these are less if you pick up one of the food waste containers that Council provides (pic right).

They’re a good size, work really well and the one we have was picked up free from a Council promotional stand in one of the shopping centres.

If entertainers like Il Divo, Celtic Woman and Russell Watson do it for you; you might like to keep an eye on the program guide for SBS

television. From time to time they screen a concert or performance by one of the world’s top entertainers.

In recent times, we taped concerts

by Joseph Calleja and another by a group called Solemio. Absolutely brilliant, both of them.

What tips like this do you have?

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FOR A LAUGH • Why do baby ducks walk softly? Cause they can’t walk hardly.

• Where do you find a dog with no legs? Where you left it!

• Why do tiny teddies not where mini skirts? Cause they have crummy legs.

• Why does Tarzan yell?

Because it hurts when he beats his chest.

• Why did the scarecrow receive an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

• Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He had no body to go with.

• Why are ant eaters so healthy? Cause they are full of anty-bodies.

• What do you call a sheep

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with no legs? A cloud.

• What do you call a 3 legged donkey? A wonky!!

What do you call a 3 legged donkey with one eye? A winky wonky donkey!

• Did you hear about the blind skunk? Fell in love with a fart.

• Knock Knock, Who’s there? Arch. Arch who? Bless you!

• Why was the 9 scared of 7? Because 7,8,9.

• What do you call a woman with a pocket full of fish? Annette.

• A piglet got sunburnt, he said “I’m bacon”! “You’ll need oinkment on that” said his dad, who was an old boar.

• What did the chicken say to the duck when the duck was about to cross the road?

‘Don’t do it! They will never let you forget it!’

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FOR A LAUGH H I don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous or anything, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.

H One hard thing to explain to teens is how legitimately exciting it used to be when someone would wheel in an overhead projector.

H A mother complained to my wife, a schoolteacher, that other students were stealing her daughter’s pencils.

“It’s not the money—it’s the principle,” she insisted.

“My husband took those pencils from work.”

H “Give me a sentence

about a public servant,” the teacher instructed her second-grade student.

“The fireman came down the ladder pregnant,” he answered.

“Umm … Do you know what pregnant means?”

“Yes,” said the boy. “It means carrying a child.”

H I recently ran into an old student of mine, who said, “I always liked you. You never had favorites. You were mean to everyone.”

H I tried to explain to a client why I couldn’t help him with a project that was written in a program code that I didn’t know.

“Let’s say you’re asking me to write something in a specific language. Now, I’m fluent in English and Spanish, but your project is in Chinese. Since I don’t

understand Chinese, I’m not your best option. You need someone who is fluent in this specific language. See?” He said he did and thanked me.

The next morning, I got a call from another developer asking, “Why is So-and-So asking us if we’re fluent in Chinese?”

H At the age of 55, I finally got my bachelor’s degree and set out to become a substitute teacher. One day, a seventh grader asked if I’d been teaching long.

“Actually, I’m brand-new,” I told him. “I just graduated.”

Looking me up and down, he asked, “How long were you in college?”

H As we waited for a bus in the frosty weather, the woman next to me mentioned that she makes a

lot of mistakes when texting in the cold.

I nodded knowingly.

“It’s the early signs of typothermia.”

H One of our interns asked another if she was planning to sign up for the company’s 401(k).

“I’m considering it,” replied the second intern.

Later, the first intern approached me looking concerned.

“I did the math,” she said, “and 401K is almost 250 miles. She’ll never make it!”

H Dad rarely dresses up, so when he left the bedroom decked out in a suit and tie, he wanted to commemorate the moment. Handing me a camera, he asked, “Mind taking a selfie of me?”

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“What are you doing?” I asked.

“Hazing the new guy,” he said with a grin.

“You do know that he could get ill from the bacteria on the toilet.”

His reply was quick and to the point: “You didn’t.”

H While he was visiting, my father asked for the password to our Wi-Fi. “It’s taped under the modem,” I told him.

After three failed attempts to log on, he asked, “Am I spelling this right? T-A-P-ED-U-N-D-E-R-T-H-E-M-OD-E-M?”

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This iconic bike shop has been around for years and is highly regarded in cycling circles. Rod and his team provide a truly professional service and their range of all things bicycles is quite an eye-opener. The shop is also currently undergoing a makeover to provide more space, better displays and an even better experience all round for bike enthusiasts.

It’s a great shop, run by great people and their range is phenomenal, it’s definitely worth a look!

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Bruny Island is at the mouth of which river?

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Which male actor starred in the film “Matchstick Men”?

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What is the common name for the eye condition hypermetropia?

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What was the nickname of yachtman Alexander Sturrock?

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On which part of the body would you find a cowlick?

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What is a female donkey called?

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Who had a hit in 1991 with the song “Treaty”?

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Who played Heather Jelly in ABC TV’s “SeaChange”?

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Who wrote the novels “The Riders” and “Cloudstreet”?

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I took time off from acting to attend Yale University, graduating in 1985.

My first major hit after returning was The Accused in 1988, a role that won me a Best Actress Oscar.

I won another Academy Award playing Clarice Starling in the 1991 film The Silence Of The Lambs.

In 2002 I received critical acclaim for my role in the thriller Panic Room. I starred with Matt Damon in 2013’s Elysium.

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John Hurt, English actor, 75. Linda Blair, US actress, 56. Cameron McConville, 41, V8 Supercar driver.

Matthew Newton, actor, 38. Orianthi Panagaris, musician, 30.

Jan 23: Bill Hayden, former governorgeneral, 82. Rutger Hauer, Dutch-born actor, 71. Richard Dean Anderson, played TV’s MacGyver, 65. Robin Zander, US singer of Cheap Trick fame, 62.

Princess Caroline of Monaco, 58. Mariska Hargitay, US actress of ER fame, 51. Tiffani Thiessen, US actress of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, 41. Rebekah Elmaloglou, actress, 41. Robbie Farah, rugby league footballer, 31.

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Helen Morse, actress, 69. Jenny Kee, fashion designer, 68. Nastassja Kinski, German-born actress, 56. Jimeoin (McKeown), Northern Irish comedian, 49 (below). Mischa Barton, US actress, 29. Callan McAuliffe, actor, 20.

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Jan 26: Scott Glenn, US actor, 74. Kim Hughes, cricketer, 61. Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-born guitarist, 60. Ellen DeGeneres, US talk show host, 57. Li Cunxin, ChineseAustralian dancer, 54. Andrew Ridgeley, British musician of Wham fame, 52.

Jan 27: James Cromwell,, US actor, 75. Nick Mason, British Pink Floyd musician, 70. Mikhail Baryshnikov, Russian ballet dancer, 67. Mimi Rogers, US actress, 59. Bridget Fonda, US actress, 51. Adam Brand, country singer, 45.

Alicia Molik,, tennis player, 34.

Jan 28: Alan Alda,, US actor, 79. Nicolas Sarkozy,, former French President, 60. Sarah McLachlan,, Canadian singercomposer, 47. Nick Carter,, US singer of Backstreet Boys fame, 35. Elijah Wood, US actor, 34. Libby Trickett, swimmer, 30.

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Orange Christian School Class: Year 1 Year 1 at Orange Christian school have been learning about celebrations. They have been looking at these within their own families and communities and also learning about similar and different celebrations internationally. The Class includes Lily, Samuel, Maya, Callum, Rebekah, Holly, Michaela, Elijah, Darren, Ryan, Eliza, Josephine, Denis, Jack, Henry, Phoebe, Hannah, Finn, Ebonny, Jarrah, Austin, Charlie and Mitchell.

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Baby Show, November 12, 1955

Daniel McAtamney Daniels sport of choice is Touch. He plays for Nellie Ryan’s Cafe. He especially enjoys the social side of Touch football.

There was a baby boom in Orange during the 1940s and 50s just as there was elsewhere in Australia in the postWorld War Two era.

As servicemen returned home after the war, life returned to normal. A new factory – Emmco/Elcon – provided plenty of work, and Orange prospered.

This show took place on 12 November 1955 at the CWA Hall in Robertson Park.

It was organised by the Glenroi stall in aid of the Catholic Bazaar.

Judges were Mrs Solling, Mrs Doyle and Mrs Davies, with compares’ L Cassey and T Toohey.

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ADAM PAGE:

PUTTING FUN INTO MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS THE PROSPECT OF RETURNING TO SCHOOL SHOULD BE A MORE ENTERTAINING IDEA WITH NEWS OF MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST AND MUSIC MENTOR ADAM PAGE’S INSTRUMENTAL RETURN. It’s fairly impossible to pigeonhole the high-skilled improvisation, loop creator, saxophonist, beat-maker and composer that is Adam Page.

The eclectic artist has performed at Glastonbury, basically every Fringe festival in the world as well as in classical national symphony orchestras.

Primarily a saxophone player; Page loops bass, keys, percussion, vocals, tuvan throat singing, beat boxing, guitar, ukulele, flute, clarinet, mbira (African thumb piano), didgeridoo and nose flute on stage; in styles ranging from funk, tango and Punjabi to classical, jazz and metal.

Oh, and he pays his beard … in its own emerging style.

Under layers of fun in Page’s seemingly comical approach to music, he is seriously talented.

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Birdman: see what everyone’s raving about You can believe the hype about Birdman, but you have to come up with your own personal score for this unique film.

At the very least this film – which has picked up nine Academy Award nominations - won’t leave you ‘kind of entertained’ in any way.

The lives of Michael Keaton and his character, Riggan Thompson, share some striking similarities.

Both had successful careers in the past with superhero franchises; and both are mounting a comeback.

Thompson, with a Broadway adaption on a Raymond Carve short story; and Keaton, with this powerful film.

who’d played with Frank Sinatra - Page said he aims to not only continuously develop talent he’s been working on for decades, but share it with others.

Wherever he is in the world, there’s always time in his schedule to visit Orange fairly frequently; and he’ll be back just in time to bring in the new school year with workshops and a public show.

“My knowledge is your knowledge,” Page said.

“It’s kind of rude not to share.”

When Page he asks people to come along with an open mind.

“Music is fun. So for me coming into the school workshops, I’ll be coming in with a fun and silly angle and then I can immediately connect with students and then can feel part of it…I really do feel like I’m a 12-year-old at heart or younger,” he said.

Same can be expected for the

After leaving stand-up comedy to pursue acting, Keaton was everybody’s favourite comedic film star in the 1980’s.

Cult hit movies like Bettlejuice, Mr Mom and The ‘Burbs led to his big time opportunities, like the Batman franchise.

After that, the stage was set for him to become a major motion picture star. Somehow it never turned out.

Now Keaton is back and surely headed for an Academy Award with this challenging film that confuses and intrigues the viewer, while also making them laugh.

As opening night approaches, a cast-member is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor (played by Edward Norton, Fight Club) who is guaranteed to shake things up.

Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, ex-wife and ex-junkie daughter (played

by Emma Stone, The Amazing Spiderman).

Zach Galafianakis (The Hangover) as the manager and Norton put in memorable performances in a film that tries to deal with a man’s emotional breakdown whilst exploring the difference between ‘old timey’ entertainment of substance versus the new brash style of scandal and exposure.

Showings of the highly anticipated Birdman film commence at Odeon 5 Cinemas on January 29.

public performance.

“There’s quite a lot of silliness in the show as well because I can’t help myself. I’m a bit of a clown and I always have been,” he said.

“My energy flows as equally when I’m with a Year 1 class as opposed to performing to an adult audience.”

Performances are at Bletchington, Calare and Canabolas public schools, with workshops at Orange High School while Adam’s here from Tuesday February 2 to 5.

There will be after school workshops on improvisation and looping on the Thursday afternoon, followed by the public concert at the Orange High School Recital Hall on Friday night from 7pm – 8:30pm.

Tickets will be available at the door. More information about the workshops and performances can be obtained from Orange High School. ~ASH PRITCHARD

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8 5 Frozen: The Songs SOUNDTRACK

9 4 Wanted On Voyage GEORGE EZRA

10 14 Built On Glass CHET FAKER

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An epic adventure set four years after the devastating battle of Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Australian farmer Connor travels to Istanbul to discover the fate of his sons, reported missing in the action, where he forges a relationship with a beautiful Turkish woman who owns the hotel in which he stays. Holding on to hope, Connor must travel across the war-torn landscape with the help of a Turkish Officer...

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Ex-covert operative Bryan Mills’ reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered.

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11-year-old Dylan is growing up motherless in the remote backcountry of Australia. But when Dylan’s passion for flight and inventive spirit land him a hard-won spot in the regional Paper Plane Championships in Sydney, a dream is born and the young boy will contend with a lack of funds and a disapproving father to reach the World Paper Plane Championships...

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Socially awkward Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is two weeks from marrying the gal (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) of his dreams, but he has a problem: He doesn’t have a groomsman for the occasion. Desperate and running out of time, Doug calls upon Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and operator of Best Man Inc. As Doug tries to pull off the con, a bromance unexpectedly blossoms between Jimmy and himself.

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An animated action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion-a robot named BaymaxHiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on...

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UNBROKEN Louis “Louie” Zamperini took up track to direct his energy towards something that would give him a sense of pride.

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DUMB AND DUMBER TO Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts: Dumb and Dumber To. The original film’s directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given.

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U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy and courageous exploits earn him the nickname “Legend.” He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father. Chris serves four tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind”. But upon returning to his family, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.

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Pride and humility There were two blokes, John and Roger, John was really religious and Roger was anything but religious. One day Roger decided to go to church. When Roger walked in John was standing up the front praying. He was telling God how good a bloke he was, rattling off the list of stuff that he religiously did for God.John thought he was a good man and was proud of it.

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

Street Stalls, Cobb & Co coach rides, historical re-enactment by Lachlan Living History Groups, wood chopping, food and entertainment and much more. Further information contact Cathy Griffiths 0263 673 173 or www.carcoar.org

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

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

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

MEETING DATES 40plus Singles Friendship Group meets Tuesdays at Orange Ex-Services’ Club from 7.30pm.

Enquiries Alan 0412 618 802 or Vicki 6361 2296.

4th February.

8132. Resumes early February.

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

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

Enquiries: 6368 9333.

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

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

Australian Breastfeeding Association meets each Wednesday fortnight from 10am at Harvest for Christ Church Hall cnr.

Churchill and Glenroi Avenue. For meeting dates and enquiries: Tiffany 0401 946 861.

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

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

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

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

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

Enquiries: Julie 6362 3270. Resumes 12th February Bingo is played at the Hotel Orange every Monday and Wednesday morning from 11am. 6361 1177.

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

Phone Graeme 0422 010 926 or Shelby 0401 473 010 or visit http:/ www.blueheelercloggers.

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

Enquiries: 0459 482 382.

Cantar Women’s Choir meets each Monday at the Church of Christ, Burrendong Way from 7.30pm.

Enquiries: Margaret 6369 1333.

Resumes 2nd February.

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

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

Community transport available.

Bookings, call 6362 6554.

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

Enquiries: Neil Skinner 6362 5729.

Resumes 2nd February.

Orange Branch of RSPCA meets second Wednesday each from 7pm at Orange City Bowling Club.

All interested parties welcome to attend.

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

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

Resumes 7th February.

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

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

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

Orange City Library Storytime is held at the Orange City Library on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 11am for children 3-5yrs and Thursday afternoon at 2pm.

Bookings required. Phone: 6393

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

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

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

Enquiries: Arthur Kinchela 6361 0829 or 0423 587 971.

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

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

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

Enquiries: 6361 3430.

Orange Seventh-day Adventist Church meets on the corner Icely and Allenby Roads, every Saturday, at 9.30am. For further information visit http://orange.adventist.org.au

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

Orange RSL Sub Branch meets first Monday each month at Orange Ex-Services’ Club from7pm.

Enquiries: Lindsay Wright 6362 5959.

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

Enquiries: Hazel Pryde 6362 4079.

Currently in Recess.

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

Orange Horticultural Society meets first Wednesday each month from 1.30pm at the Cultural Centre, Woolworths car park. Enquiries: 6365 1084 or 6362 7897. Resumes 4th February.

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

Orange Lapidary and Mineral Club Inc meets each Wednesday at the Orange Cultural Society from 9am-12pm and 7pm-9pm.

Enquiries: Karen 0439 028 979 or Nita 6362 3934.

Orange Male Voice Choir meets each Monday at Orange Regional Conservatorium from 7.15 – 9.15 pm. Enquiries: David 6362 8218.

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

Enquiries: 0475 250 779.

Orange Seniors meets every Tuesday and Wednesday holding various classes. Enquiries: 6362 6592. Resumes 10th February.

Orange Social Dance Group

Orange Bird Society meets third Wednesday of each month at the Senior Citizens Centre from 7.30pm. Interested parties are most welcome to attend.

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

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

Contact Duntryleague 6362 3466.

St Barnabas Men’s Breakfast is held at the Anglican Parish Hall, cnr. Dora and McLachlan Streets the fourth Saturday each Month from 7.30am. Enquiries: Graham Davidson 6360 1652 or Rev Gary Neville 6362 5349. Resumes 28th February.

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

Southern Cross Street Cruisers Car Club meets last Wednesday

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

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

The Christian Lending Library Storytime and Craft is held every Thursday 10:30 – 11:30. Enquiries: Carol 0423 276 201.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fusion Wiggling Wombats meets every Wednesday 10am at the Uniting Church, 217 Anson St. Enquiries: Bev 5310 2474. Resumes

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

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

Enquiries: to Howard 6362 2368.

meets every Thursday at the Orange City Bowling Club from 7pm. Enquiries: 6362 0068.

See your party photos in To book a “City Life” Social Photographer to come and take photos at your party or event call our office on 6361 3575, at least a few days beforehand.

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GOOD I read the great Dean Jones’ book when I was just a young man and was amazed when, in one of the last paragraphs, Jones made the bold prediction that ‘in the near future it will be the norm for teams to score 300 runs in 50 over games’ or something along those lines. I remember it because I thought it an outrageous prediction.

At the time a good strike rate was around 5560 and attacking strokes weren’t played until the 25th over – except from the mighty Windies teams.

Last Sunday evening, South Africa’s AB de Villiers made a mockery of Jones’ prediction, launching himself into the record books by scoring 149 from just 44 deliveries.

People can say what they want about the bats of today being better than the old days; at the end of the day you still have to hit the ball and generally that ball is coming at you quickly, especially at the top level.

De Villiers is the number one rated cricketer on the planet at the moment and his numbers from last Sunday show why.

He needed just 16 balls to bring up his 50, the fastest in ODI history, breaking the 18-year-old record held by Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasuriya.

He needed just 31 balls to reach 100. The fastest century in the 44 year history of ODI’s.

So brutal was De Villiers’ assault at Johannesburg that he had faced only four dots, including one leg-bye, when he reached his century, which included 92 runs in boundaries (10 sixes and 8 fours).

He hit 16 sixes in his 44 balls, seizing 132 of his runs in boundaries alone.

Jason Holder conceded 91 runs from his nine overs, whilst Jerome Taylor went for 95 from his 10 over spell, the most by a West Indian in ODI cricket. Poor Dwayne Smith went for 68 of just four overs! Ouch.

South Africa’s total of 439, a record effort by them and second highest in ODIs, fell four runs short of world record – 443 set by Sri Lanka in 2006. Four of the three highest totals in ODIs have come at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

South Africa’s last four ODI innings at this venue are: 439 against West Indies, 358 against India, 343 against Pakistan and 312 against Sri Lanka.

The Bats may have changed the game but it’s still just a man hanging off the end of it.

After AB’s effort, this may come into question.

His was a super-human effort.

BAD I ventured out Friday evening to the twenty20 match being played between the Wanderers and Orange City.

Full credit to the Wanderers. They’re

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a young club making their way in an established competition and their total was more than competitive but Orange City was just too strong on the night.

The point of this rant is not the cricket; it was good, played in the right spirit and so on.

The night cricket is a reasonable spectacle, especially considering the entry fee. The problem is the lack of numbers that go to these games. And it has been like that since the original concept started as a 50 over daynight match. In those early stages, while the novelty was there, a bit of a crowd used to show up – even paying $1 for the privilege!

Ahh, the good old days…

So how to fix it? How can local cricket attract more people to Wade Park on a Friday evening?

Seems like a good entrée to a night out to me. A few like minded mates, enjoying the summer evening with a couple of frosties on the hill watching a bit of cricket, talking rubbish, before walking three blocks to a venue of your choice. Perfection!

Conversley, maybe you want to get your little ones out of the house for a few hours.

Grab some fish and chips and let the little ones burn off some energy before you take them home. Maybe you’ll get a sleep in.

A few groups have even tried exactly what has been suggested above, only to lose interest, never to be seen again.

Why is this so?

I have a couple of ideas…

Firstly, the music. For whatever reason, those in charge of such things have decided that every time a boundary is struck, a wicket falls or there is just a lull in play that music should blare from the loudspeakers.

Don’t get me wrong, the music isn’t a bad idea but it’s so loud that those three hardy people on the hill supporting the game can’t talk between themselves whilst the music is on. It is played at a ridiculous, ear-destroying level. My little fellow was covering his ears every time this happened – and it happened a lot! It’s not a bloody concert! Why does it have to be so loud? I can’t believe residents at Lucknow haven’t complained about it. To live nearby must be hell; especially if you don’t like 80’s music…

Then there’s the smoking. And the players here are the worst offenders.

From the NSW Government website Smoking is banned in spectator areas at public sports grounds and other recreational areas in NSW. However, smoking is only banned when an organised sporting event is being held.

Major sporting facilities are included under the definition of a public sports ground and are required to comply with the law. Other

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Council has signs erected around the ground explaining these laws and their own stance on it and yet no-one seems to give a hoot.

I suppose it comes down to who will police people smoking in an open space such as this but surely it can’t hurt you lot who are so determined to smoke to at least slip around the back of the pavilion to suck in a death stick. At the very least, have the decency to move away from any kids that may be in the vicinity.

You want people to come along and watch – when they get there their ears are assaulted by music so loud it hurts and if you bring your family down, you have to find a spot far away from the players so their need for cigarettes doesn’t upset your kids.

I won’t be rushing back.

UGLY Aussie opener Dave Warner asking India’s Rohit Sharma to “speak English” has sparked some outrage across the cricketing globe.

I’m not sure it was as bad as the media is portraying it but in today’s politically correct charged society, perhaps it was insensitive.

Personally I didn’t think it was that big a deal but maybe I’m a dinosaur.

I thought Indian captain MS Dohni handled the media’s questions about the incident the best way possible; when quizzed Dohni responded “He [Rohit] didn’t react inside the dressing room so I think he was fine. I didn’t even bother to ask what really happened,” Dhoni said. “It was an argument between two grown men. I hope it was sorted out in the middle.”

Can’t disagree with that!

The ICC has reportedly resolved to “clamp down on sledging” in the lead up to next month’s World Cup and good on them. My question is this – who decides what is and isn’t ‘sledging’? Isn’t it a perceived concept in the first place? If, when batting, you play and miss a few times and the fieldsman ask “have you batted much before?” does that constitute a sledge? Or, do expletives have to used?

See my point?

If the ‘sledgee’ is a sensitive sort of chap, then every little word uttered by the fielding side could be perceived as a sledge and will upset them; even if it wasn’t actually aimed at them. If on the other hand you happen to be made of sterner stuff, you smile inwardly and grit your teeth for a long innings. Both personality types play the game at every level so how do we cater for that.

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Warner, as a senior leader in the Australian side, probably needs to temper himself a little. His bat does most of the talking and the scoreboard reflects that quite often; but it’s not really his nature is it?

He loves a dogfight, seems to relish the opportunity to get under the oppositions skin.

And that’s why we love him.

I just don’t think he needed to get involved the other night; it’s the captains job to question the umpire.

I did however; think it was completely blown out of proportion by a media hellbent on causing ill-feeling between the two nations.

Warner was fined 50% of his match fee and had to explain himself. I wonder if this would have been the case had the papers and social media not made out he’d said something racially insensitive.

Of course, ‘experts’ from the other side of the planet felt the need to comment; further adding fuel to a barely burning fire. Ex New Zealand Captain, Martin Crowe wrote “He [Warner] had gone too

far and should be banned if his behaviour continues.”

Crowe continued, “Warner can play, but he is the most juvenile cricketer I have seen on a cricket field. I don’t care how good he is: if he continues to show all those watching that he doesn’t care, he must be removed, either by Cricket Australia or definitely by the world governing body.”

“The more he gets away with it, the more others will follow his pitiful actions.

Already we see one or two of his teammates enjoying being close to his hideous energy.”

Juvenile seems a touch strong from Crowe. Probably hasn’t gotten over the underarm incident yet...

Not one single mention of the fact that the Indians are no angels either, indeed when Warner did get involved in the slanging with Sharma, it was reactionary.

As Dhoni said, let the grown men deal with it out on the field. As long as that’s where it stays I’d be happy with that.

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Kaymer feeling it in the throat (

Was it golf’s biggest choke? Outside of the Greg Norman choke in 1996, then probably.

Martin Kaymer’s capitulation from being 10 shots ahead with 13 holes to play to losing by two to an unknown Frenchman, will long be talked about in the same breath as Jean Van de Velde, the US collapse in the Ryder Cup at Medinah and of course, Norman.

Kaymer is considered one of the sport’s most impervious front-runners - having won the US Open by eight shots last year - and in seven previous appearances at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, he has won on three occasions.

Rory McIlroy and Co had arrived at the course, in the words of the No.1, “playing for second.” In the event McIlroy did finish runner-up - for the fourth occasion at Abu Dhabi - but not to Kaymer.

The sight of Gary Stal, a 22-year-old rookie ranked 357th in the world with a previous best Tour placing of fifth, was left clutching the Falcon Trophy thanks to Kaymer’s monumental implosion.

“I’m surprised and shocked,” Kaymer said. “I don’t really know how to put it into words. It will take me a few days to reflect on this. I started well and just hit two drives which led to two bad holes.”

This was a fourth runner-up finish for McIlroy in Abu Dhabi and he will rue the chances he missed with his putter on Friday and Saturday. “I’ve lost leads in the final round and so I sympathise with Martin,” McIlroy said, referring to his 2011 Masters blow-out.

Kaymer’s 75 left him in third.

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Out of the gates both women are even, before the Frenchwoman crosses into Madii’s line, and crashes. Himbury had then only to complete her run to win because the Frenchwoman was now disqualified.

Instead Himbury does something never seen before in World Cup skiing. She stops, picks up her competitor’s skis and helps her to her feet. The stunned crowd goes silent. The commentators call out through the event PA that our Madii has to finish her run to qualify for the next round.

Firstly, she wants to make sure the Frenchwoman is OK. She is, and the two ski down together, completing the rest of the course and the bottom jump, together.

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Paying tribute to ‘Poss’ Orange recently lost one of its very best cricketers.

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batted and he hit the ball with such ferocity that attackers gave him a wide berth.

I only saw one batsman ever get on top of Paul and that was Peter Toohey who went on to play for Australia and he ran into Paul on a synthetic pitch where the Orange Hospital now sits. There were other times on Turf that Peter

was not as successful against Paul!

A great bowler and a loyal servant of cricket and I have seen very few better in my association with cricket for over 50 years.”

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aul ‘Poss’ Fanning was a unique cricket talent. Probably best known for his time with Orange City Cricket Club, he played for numerous clubs and stayed involved with the game through umpiring as well as serving as secretary for the Orange District Cricket Association for two years.

Poss’ stats speak for themselves: 5116 runs, 355 wickets at 14.41. And that’s just with Orange City.

The man could play.

I had the very great pleasure of knowing Poss through cricket; he came along to help coach a school side I was in and after hanging back watching for a while, asked our Coach at the time if he could “roll the arm over.”

From memory, it was about 1985-6 and Poss may have been at the back of his cricketing career but wow, he was scary. We only used those horrible plastic composite balls back then and Poss was probably only bowling half ratpower but I was terrified. It seemed he could make the ball sing if he so desired.

His was a freakish talent.

After hearing of Poss’ passing, I did, through the cricketing grapevine, put the call out for stories of Poss.

The responses were numerous. It’s clear Poss is held in very high regard. Below are some memories/comments that were sent to me.

There were so many I could not print them all...

A comment from Stuart Webster: “if they picked players based on passion for the game Paul would have played for Australia. That’s how I remember him and his ability to move the ball around.”

Orange cricket icon Terry Rayner said, “he probably bowled at about 80 mile an hour (140k’s) but the lift he could generate from a flat pitch was phenomenal. It was nothing for him to bowl 25 overs on Saturday and then back up and bowl another 25 on Sunday. Pretty bloody good for a bloke that lived on cigarettes and coke!”

From Orange’s own Mr. Cricket, Carl Sharpe: “I knew Paul for 44 years both at cricket, hockey and as a neighbour. Many people would not know that Paul played First Grade Hockey for City and he trapped the ball just the way he

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time, went for a Quick Single... Paul was in the covers and his quick and accurate throw saw me heading for the sheds... It was the only time I was run out playing cricket. He didn’t have much to say on the field and always let his actions do the talking.”

From Keith Crossley, Poss’ Orange City Captain: “It was my privilege and pleasure to play cricket with and against Paul. In that time he left no doubt in my mind that he was the best medium-fast bowler I’ve known in my cricket career. Paul was a no nonsense player and never made excuses and always gave of his best. He expected the same from his teammates.

Time and time again he bowled long spells but at no time did he ever cease trying to take wickets or complain about his workload. Although a number 10 or 11 batsman he also exhibited his tenacious spirit and never gave his wicket away.

This application won or saved many matches for his team over the years.

One of my fondest memories of Paul is his performance in the 1973-74 Grand Final against Centrals. We were rolled for only 111 on the first day but I still see Paul running in, shirt front open, shirt tail out, sweat everywhere and bowling unchanged from one end and Jeff ‘Silver’ Culverson at the other end. Centrals were dismissed for 93 and the premiership was ours against all odds. Coca Cola, his favourite beverage, flowed freely that night as he celebrated a terrific victory.”

In Poss’ later years, he became a bit of an eccentric and wasn’t always easy to get along with. The owners of the ‘food in a flash’ cafe looked after Poss. Their shop became his second home. Orange City Cricket Club thanks them for taking care of him when others turned their backs.

Poss’ memory inspired many to send in anecdotes about him – many of which aren’t fit for these pages - most impressively it is his humility which they all mention. He was a mate you could rely on in a scrap.

Thanks to everyone that sent in emails or called to share their memories. Unfortunately, I can’t fit everything in. I just hope you have enjoyed reminiscing about Paul ‘Poss’ Fanning as much as I have.

RIP.

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Hi Everyone, Finished with a well below par performance for the DHC Japan Invitational. 10th position, a few things to work on. Good news is the year/season has just started and there are plenty more games out there to get my game to be where I want it to be . Although I did have a WIN with my Japanese team partner Yang Hyeong Kyoon. It was The DHC Japan International also had a Teams and Doubles Event. In the Doubles we the Pro Bowlers teamed up with a Japanese Bowler and our Doubles team Won. We really worked well together as a team, as this event was a Bakers format meaning one would bowl the first ball and if a spare was left the other would have to bowl it. So we really had to rely on each other to do the job. It was lots of fun, and winning it was great. Till next time Orange. Be Good - Cheers Jason

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Thumbs up to the older couple who walked their beautiful Kelpie every morning and afternoon all wearing high vis jackets. I was saddened this morning to see a member of the family missing, but it was heartening to see the couple still walking along holding hands. May we all be so lucky.

Thumbs up to Nicole from Yuringh Place, for delivering mail incorrectly placed in her box to Yulanta Place, the other end of town.

The lady whose mailbox it should have been delivered to is extremely grateful because it was a letter from a special friend in Germany who only writes once a year.

Thumbs up to all the people involved including Pets Blossom Rescue for saving Mr. Pickles the cat from a flooded drain during torrential rain in December.

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Thumbs up to a very kind lady in the checkout line at North Orange Woolworths who paid for another lady’s groceries when she got locked out of her eftpos card. Your kindness was very touching.

Thumbs down to staff who talk instead of serving customers. So rude and your cheating on your Boss. He pays you to work.

Thumbs up to Brad Tyack, coach driver for the RSPCA Hound Dog Day Trip Fundraiser to the Parkes Elvis Festival. Not only did Brad get all hound doggers on board home safe and sound, Brad contributed in a big way to all the fun and laughter as well. Thanks Brad.

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Thumbs up to Julia who stopped and looked after dad after he fell when walking near Cook Park early in the morning.

Thumbs up to Bill’s Beans Café East Orange for the always friendly, helpful service and a large range of gluten free goodies to have with the delicious coffee.

Thumbs down to the owners who have dogs caged on building sites and leave them there for months.

They get lonely and bark. It’s very upsetting to hear.

Authorities have been contacted.

Thumbs down to the grumpy, tattooed/ pierced cashier at a service station in Orange. Your attitude has lead me to decide to take my business elsewhere. Be thankful you have a job.

Thumbs up to ambulance officer Matt Pickering for his friendly professional manner with aged care residents and staff.

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