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March 2010
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Wentworth Falls War Memorial The Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs, Peter Primrose, has announced $5,725 for the restoration of the Wentworth Falls War Memorial. “This war memorial is an enduring symbol of the sacrifices made by those who served in the two world wars as well as Korea and Vietnam,” Mr Primrose said in his recent visit to Wentworth Falls. See page 10
Seniors Week There is a great range of activities planned for March including internet sessions, grandparents story time, a free movie at Mt Vic Flicks, sound healing, a history picnic, a tour of Blackheath cemetary, the launch of the Mountain Memories book and mini workshops. The full month’s program
is now available from Libraries, the Neighbourhood Centre, and Councils Customer Service counters. Enquiries to Prue Hardgrove on 4780 5546.
Home Insulation Program Local residents could be forgiven for being a confused about the Government’s Home Insulation Program. Although there are many reputable roofing business locally, many householders have been deliberately mislead by insulation installers who have simply turned up on people’s doorsteps, announcing they are there to insulate their homes for free. See page 8
Controversial art Local designer and business woman Helen Mountford has clashed with Integral Energy over an art project in-
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tended to make public spaces more friendly and welcoming. In the same spirit as the vibrant knitted covers for street-signs and power-poles, Helen decided to make a colourful cover for the electricity box outside her shop, which had been covered in black graffiti. See page 7
Radio Plays Blue Mountains Radio Players have moved to a new home at the Coach House, behind the Mountain Heritage Hotel on the corner of Apex and Lovel Streets, Katoomba. Performances are on the last Sunday of every month, at 2.30pm. For those without cars, The Blue Mountains Bus company will be sending a bus to the south side of the station to meet the 2.22pm train from Sydney and the 2.25 from Lithgow and deliver to the Coach House door. See page 7
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