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Saving History
With over 35,000 followers, Memories of Penrith and Surrounding Suburbs on Facebook is one of the most popular local groups on social media. The historical group shares pictures and stories of a bygone era and was created by local Graham Chapman. “Our Facebook page started in 2013, after I had spent a few weeks searching the internet for old photos of where I grew up. It was the fastest growing Facebook page in the history of our region with over 10,000 followers in less than 36 hours. I’ve never seen anything like it. I would reset the page every 10 minutes and there were hundreds more following the page. I knew at that time I was onto something special,” said Graham. He believes the reason for the group’s popularity and why it’s so engaging with the community is simple. “People love looking back. It doesn’t matter how old they are or what their era was. I look back on an era where Penrith was still a big country town. I love when we post pictures and people immediately start sharing their stories and their memories. We have people on our site from most countries in the world all staying connected with their childhood” Graham explained. The power of the group was instrumental in helping to save local icon Thornton Hall. “When I was approached by Laura Player, who had been trying to save this old building for years, I was immediately impressed with the old images and her energy and there was no way I was letting this old building be destroyed. Today, it stands proudly re-built like it was in the glory days of our past” he said. Graham recalls growing up in the Penrith area fondly, long before it would become a city. “Growing up in Penrith was like a dream come true. We were way out west, so the city folk never really ventured out here much. It was a place where you could ride your push bike all day and feel safe” he reflected. For now, Graham is happy to continue to help share the memories and rich history of the area we call home. “As I always say, ‘long gone but never forgotten’ and that’s the key. Never forget our history and more importantly we must always preserve our history like old buildings, trees and regions” he ended. r Graham standing in front of Mt Solitary as they commenced the first controlled hazard reduction on the mountain in April 2018 | Image Supplied
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Local Girls Taking Care of Business
Local 10-year-olds Sienna Hulston and Hayley O’Neill are proving that you are never too young to start your own business. The budding kidpreneurs have started Model Your Fashion, making, and selling scrunchies. With an interest in learning how to sew and starting their own business, the Emu Plains students began Model Your Fashion in May. Since then, they already have some loyal customers who have bought their handmade products. “Sienna purchased her first sewing machine in the last Christmas holidays with her Christmas money. Her Grandma helped her make her first scrunchie. The girls have worked hard to improve their sewing skills to make the perfect scrunchie” explained Leanne Hulston, Sienna’s Mum to the Emu and Leonay Gazette. Model Your Fashion currently sell a variety of colourful scrunchies. They hope to add more items to their range in the future. “Sienna has come so far from her first scrunchie. I am so proud of how much her skills have improved. She loves the idea of earning her own money to save for items she would like to buy all on her own” Leanne said. So, what advice does Sienna have for any kids wanting to start their own business? “If you are wanting to start a business, make sure it's doing something that you enjoy. Start with your idea and work hard at perfecting it and don't be shy to put yourself out there. Make sure you have a nice, organised workstation. Keep your stock levels up, so when you get a few orders, you can get them out quickly” she replied. For more information about Sienna and Hayley’s business, search Model Your Fashion on Facebook or model_your_fashion Advertisement 65mm x 190mm Jun'20.qxp_Layout 1 17/6/20 3:23 pm Page 1 on Instagram. r
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Regatta Park Upgrade Begins
Construction on the $24 million upgrade of Regatta Park has begun, with the first stage of construction now including the permanent closure of the eastern car park, closest to the Nepean River. The car park closed last month to enable work to start on the first stage of the upgrade which will include transforming the eastern riverbank from River Road to the river foreshore, also known as River Road Reserve. This section of the riverbank and access to the Nepean River from Regatta Park has also temporarily closed until the end of November 2021. The first stage includes delivering a 112-metre pavilion with undercover play space and water features, a new amenity building, an accessible pathway down to the river foreshore and several over-water viewing platforms. An adult change facility as an extension to the amenities block on the western side of Regatta Park is also being delivered. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown OAM said a key feature of the upgrade is the delivery of a new car park which will increase the number of parking spaces at Regatta Park. “A centralised car park, with overflow parking and on-street parking is being delivered as part of the upgrade to Regatta Park. When complete this will provide an increase in parking to service the community accessing the transformed Regatta Park,” Cr McKeown said. “Although the eastern car park has closed, there is alternative parking in the western car park at Regatta Park and parking on the other side of the river along Tench Avenue, and in the Tench Reserve car park. On weekends the nearby Emu Plains commuter car park is also an option. “The good news is that the Great River Walk will remain open during this time, and there’s never been a better time to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and watch the transformation of Regatta Park coming to life over the next few weeks. “It’s incredibly exciting to see this city-shaping project get underway. The delivery of Regatta Park will create a new focal point for nature, leisure and recreation in Western Sydney and a valuable local asset for current and future residents”. The Regatta Park upgrade is being jointly funded with $9 million from Penrith City Council and $15 million from the Australian and NSW Governments as part of the Western Sydney City Deal’s Western Parkland City Liveability Program. Key milestones for the project include the delivery of accessible paths along the foreshore in November 2021 with the project set to be complete in December 2022. More information can be found at penrith.city/regattapark. r An artist’s impression of Regatta Park | Image/Article: Penrith City Council
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Scout Facilities To Get Upgrade Works
Is Your Child Highly Sensitive? Is your child easily overwhelmed? Does your youngster find life changes particularly challenging? Would you describe your son or daughter as “shy” or “cautious”? Is he or she sensitive to bright lights or loud noises? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you may have a highly sensitive child. Some children are born more sensitive than others. We don’t know why but researchers think it could be linked to individual differences in the brain and sensory processing system. Highly sensitive children are very “tuned in” to what they can hear, see, smell, taste, or touch. They also tend to experience emotions at a more intense level and for longer periods of time. High sensitivity is a personality trait that researchers estimate affects between 12 – 15% of the general population. While being highly sensitive can create difficulties in life, these types of children can do well with a little extra TLC and understanding from their caregivers. Highly sensitive kids have many gifts to share with the world, including creativity, compassion, innovative problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an extraordinary aptitude for deep thinking and reflection. You help your highly sensitive child shine by following some of these tips: 1. Support them to see their sensitivity in a positive light. 2. Convey confidence that they are strong enough to deal with what is ahead. 3. Provide opportunities for creative expression such as art making or writing. 4. Support them to move outside their comfort zone in small, manageable steps. 5. Expect them to take a little longer to adjust to changes in their life. 6. Help them use their sensory system as a tool for calm by identifying soothing things they can see, hear, touch, and feel when they are distressed. Examples may include white noise, soft blankets or toys, or images of nature. If you are interested in learning more about supporting highly sensitive children, check out the writing of Dr Elaine Aron on hsperson.com and Dr Deborah McNamara on mcnamara.ca.
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Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith and Minister for Western Sydney has announced $121,000 from the NSW Government towards the upgrade of local Scouts NSW facilities. Stuart Ayres said the funding was part of $7.75 million being provided, under the Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program, for projects at Scouts facilities on Crown land. “Scouts NSW is one of our State’s largest and most popular youth organisations that helps communities build leadership skills, resilience and friendship through healthy activities for young people, so it’s great to support them,” Stuart Ayres said. “Scouting has been operating in Australia since 1908 and this funding will help ensure a range of Scout NSW facilities are in good shape for future generations.” Upgrades to local Scouts NSW facilities to be funded by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands include: • $77,000 for Emu Plains Scout Hall for termite and storm damage works; • $44,000 for 1st Springwood Scout Hall for the installation of security fencing. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said communities had done it tough during COVID-19, including organisations like Scouts NSW whose activities have been disrupted. “This funding will help Scouts NSW bounce back with improvements to facilities throughout the State, many of which are also used by other community organisations,” Mr Stokes said. “Upgrade work will also support the economy with work for tradies and material suppliers.” Scouts NSW Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM said the stimulus funding would improve Scout facilities and help them attract more members. “We are delighted with the NSW Government support that will assist an enormous number of communities by upgrading Scout facilities and improving the amenity of buildings and campsites,” Mr Tomkins said. “There are many Scout roofs that need repair, kitchen and toilet blocks that need upgrades, and facilities and campsites that we want to make more accessible including for those in wheelchairs, so this funding is very welcome.” r
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Award-Winning Penrith Student with the Lot Penola Catholic College Emu Plains Vice-Captain Jack Prendergast has been named a finalist for the prestigious Trainee of the Year Award in the regional NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney and Blue Mountains). The McDonald’s Penrith Trainee is no stranger to success: just last year he received the 2020 Stuart Ayres All Rounder Award, the Principal’s Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement, and the P-TECH Graduate award. Jack was nominated for the award by McDonalds Penrith and appreciates the skills he’s been able to develop through his traineeship there. As the eldest child, Jack understands the important role he plays in being a good role model for his siblings and supporting his dad, especially since losing his mum in Year 7. “My job is to help others,” Jack said. “The people management and customer service skills I’ve learnt at McDonalds will be so helpful in the future, especially with my hope to become a teacher”. “I’m the eldest so with younger siblings, I have a duty to help and to teach them things,” Jack added. “I’m proud of being able to help my dad with our family. He’s really proud that I’m doing well and is looking forward to coming along to the awards night”. A genuine all-rounder, Jack attributes his interest in teaching to Penola Catholic College teachers Religious Education and Mission Coordinator Rob Feeney and Technology Leader of Learning Damien McGuire. “Mr Feeney’s passion for educating young people and ensuring their wellbeing helped inspire me to take on the challenge to become a teacher,” Jack said. “I always knew I wanted to do something in IT but it’s only been recently and through the guidance of Mr McGuire that I’ve decided I want to help teach future generations of young people develop these skills”. Damien McGuire can’t speak highly enough of the hard-working and community-minded student. “Jack is a thoughtful, supportive, diligent and committed leader of the Penola Catholic College community,” Damien said. “He has consistently displayed our core values of courage, compassion, integrity and hope throughout his own learning journey”. Jack also acknowledges the P-TECH pathway at Penola in his development, a program that sees students access learning opportunities in partnership with Telstra, Price Waterhouse Coopers and IBM. He has also welcomed the chance to learn through Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta’s virtual School of Now. r
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Hall of Fame Honour for Ron Emu Plains’ Ron Hutchinson has been inducted into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame, the pinnacle achievement of the motorsport in this country. Hutchinson was named a 2021 Inductee at the Speedway Australia Awards Night held on the Gold Coast in June. This prestigious award is his second Hall of Fame honour, having been inducted into the Liverpool City Raceway Hall of Fame in 2013. “Being chosen as an Australian Speedway Hall of Fame Inductee was totally overwhelming. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. It had been a long time since I teared up over joy” announced Ron. He first took an interest in speedway as a young boy, when his parents took him to Cumberland Speedway, Windsor, Westmead and Sydney Showground. “I started karting in 1968. I won the first of 11 State Titles at Ipswich in 1970” Ron explained. He would go on to win 2 Australian Championships in karting. In 1983, Ron purchased a compact speedcar, after transitioning into speedway. Amazingly, just three months later he would win his first Australian Championship. He followed this feat up in 1984 and 1985 with a further two Australian Championships, before retiring. The following year, Ron realized a lifelong dream to race in the midget class. It is here he would capture the Australian Grand Prix title and retired soon after for a second time. A comeback in 1989 in compacts saw him run a wheel at the Nationals at Archerfield, resulting in spinal injuries that would end his racing career. “I am under no illusion that I could not have achieved these results by myself. I learnt my race craft with a steering wheel only and I acknowledge that these achievements would not be possible without family and friends” he said. Reflecting on his illustrious racing career, Ron has these words of advice for young motorsports enthusiasts wanting to take up the sport. “The most important advice I can offer young competitors today is to drive with your head, not your foot. Be conscious about self and promoting yourself whilst projecting a good image always. Never burn your bridges behind you and enjoy the ride”. v [Top] Ron with his Australian Speedway Hall of Fame Inductee Award | Image: Declan Brownsey [Left] Ron in his car during his racing career | Image: Peter Blackman
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FAITH - EMU PLAINS ANGLICAN Article Written + Submitted by: Roger Cunningham | Senior Minister | P: 4735 1001 | E: roger@epac.org.au W: www.epac.org.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8:00am, 9:30am and 6:30pm | Plus activities for adults and young people throughout the week
The David and Goliath Battle
I imagine you’ve heard of David beating Goliath, of a mere boy overcoming a man giant. All these years later you even hear it referred to in the news today, when the parallel is drawn, when the little guy is taking on the more powerful. And as Aussies we love it, the battler beating the big end of town! But when you read what actually happened, it might surprise you. It’s in the first book of Samuel, Chapter 17. David was only a boy, and Goliath was a man giant, and David knew he couldn’t defeat Goliath. But he told the soldiers of Israel and the king of Israel it would be just like when he’d been shepherding sheep, when he relied on God to rescue him from the lion and the bear. What’s more, he knew for sure God would rescue him, because Goliath was an enemy of the people of God, in fact an enemy of God. This is what David said, “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands”. And David won over Goliath, and God’s people won over their enemies, but above all, it was God who rescued his people. Apart from seeing God as rescuer, it also reminds us not to be fooled by appearances. David had nothing going for him, Goliath did, but it was actually God being God that had the final say. It’s no different when Jesus was crucified. All looked lost, but God had the final say, and defeated our greatest enemy of death. Who would have guessed how closely the two would be linked! You can hear more on David and his link to Jesus with us at church online or face to face when we can.
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Blood Zinc Level - Is it Really a Good Measure of Zinc Deficiency? A nutrition patient attended our clinic recently with numerous symptoms. This included reflux, oesophageal inflammation and mucus accumulations, chronic sore mouth and throat, taste and voice changes, difficulty breathing, dry eyes, continual anxiety and agitation, mild depression, inability to exercise, severe insomnia and daytime fatigue, low lymphocytes, dry-eye, and significant weight-loss. Medical investigations had been unable to determine any cause. The patient admitted to having a strict vegan diet for some years, in an attempt to improve previously diabetic blood sugar levels. Veganism, however, significantly increases risk of zinc deficiency. Even so, research shows that 66-90% adults today have inadequate zinc intake with wide-ranging health effects. Many of the symptoms exhibited by this patient are associated with inadequate systemic zinc yet blood-serum-zinc levels were normal. Could this patient have a normal serum zinc but still have zinc deficiency? Reduced or altered taste sensation is an indicator zinc deficiency. In 2004, researchers divided patients with taste impairments into two groups based on whether their blood-serum-zinc levels were normal or low. They compared them to volunteers with normal
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taste-sensation, additionally using an alternative test (the ‘apoACE/holo-ACE’ ratio) to determine zinc sufficiency/deficiency of all participants. In a further study, all patients with taste-sensation changes were then given zinc supplements. All patients had significant improvements in taste-sensation and this improvement correlated with improved ACE ratio, but not with blood-serum zinc levels. Researchers concluded that ‘zinc deficiency is a predominant factor underlying taste impairment and ACE ratio may be a more sensitive indicator of zinc nutrition than blood-serum-zinc concentration’. In short, serum-zinc-level which is the main test currently used in clinical practice is a poor tool for determining zinc deficiency. With the approval of the patient’s general practitioner, the patient’s dietary pattern was changed to one that provided excellent levels of all important nutrients (including zinc). They were given some supplements to help correct key nutrient deficits quickly, and symptoms resolved over the next 3 months. If you have a chronic condition that you’ve had difficulty resolving, feel free to give the clinic a call.
Historic Rail Tunnel to be Opened to Local Family Goes Pink for a Great Cause the Community
An historic railway tunnel in the Blue Mountains will soon be open to the public for the first time in 130 years, following a grant to transform it into a tourist destination. Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith recently announced that the NSW Government had allocated a further $2.5 million from its COVID-19 stimulus program to prepare Lapstone Hill Tunnel to be used for recreational purposes by the community. “This recent funding is on top of the $2.1 million which had already been invested in the project and will help bring to life community plans to transform the tunnel into a cycleway, walking trail and heritage tourist attraction” Stuart Ayres said. “Once completed, the tunnel will link Glenbrook and Lapstone Villages with Leonay and Penrith’s Great River Walk”. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the construction work on the tunnel would also help stimulate the local economy. “This restoration supports local jobs and the economy by providing work for tradespeople and material suppliers” Mr Stokes said. “The COVID-19 stimulus funding for Crown land not only helps create better public spaces such as the Lapstone Tunnel but, importantly, provides opportunities that will support local economies”. The 660 metre tunnel was constructed in 1891 and operated as a railway tunnel before being used to store mustard gas and munitions during World War II and was then used as a mushroom farm. Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill welcomed the announcement. “The project will support Council’s Scenic Eastern Escarpment Master Plan which focuses on the potential of nature and culture-based recreation” Mr Greenhill said. “Lapstone Hill Tunnel is a significant historic structure and has great potential for adaptive re-use. In particular, re-activation for public use that supports the amenity, economy and liveability of the lower Blue Mountains”. r
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Touched by the reality of breast cancer, a local family have shown an amazing amount of support to “go pink” and raise thousands of dollars for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) recently. The Jeffery’s of Emu Heights, consisting of Christine (Mum), Grace (daughter), Joshua (son), Courtney (daughter) and Michael (Courtney’s partner) formed Team Great Minds Pink Alike and have raised $8,854 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s (NBCF) #GoPink initiative. “The Foundation holds multiple fundraisers throughout the year, across a range of interests from pink hair dye to fitness. We found that #GoPink was one the whole family could get involved in. The NBCF’s main goal is to reach zero breast cancer related deaths by 2030, and their fundraising efforts help finance research projects to achieve this goal” explained Courtney Jeffery to the Emu and Leonay Gazette. “Our inspiration for this is our Mum Christine. She has been going through chemo and radiation treatment for breast cancer since last August. The NBCF have been the most recommended source to help answer all our questions, and as a go to guide for any information regarding newfound treatments. Having a target of zero deaths by 2030, it just made sense to raise funds for them” Courtney continued. To follow the family’s journey for #GoPink, search @greatminds_pinkalike on Instagram and @ GreatMindsPinkAlike at Facebook. “The community can get involved by visiting the NBCF website and viewing the information they have available, by taking their own pledge and joining in on any upcoming fundraisers. If they would like to support our own efforts, they can donate to our page” ended Courtney. If you would like to donate to Great Minds Pink Alike, visit: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/ GreatMindsPINKAlike.
r Feature Article [Cover]The Jeffery family joined by the Beecroft family, who helped dye the family’s hair for the fundraiser earlier this year [Above] [L-R] Courtney and Mum Christine | Images: Courtney Jeffery
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PAWS A WHILE
Article Written + Submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 49 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027
RSPCA Cupcake Day Grab your apron and preheat those ovens – Cupcake Day is returning on Monday 16th August. Each year, more than 124,000 animals turn to the RSPCA looking for help. This year, you and your utensils have the power to serve up love, care and forever homes to each and every one. Whether you’re whipping up doughnuts, lamingtons, brownies or traditional cupcakes, the funds you raise at your Cupcake Day event help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need all over the country. Invite your workmates, schoolmates and regular mates along for a sweet-tastic, slobber-filled gathering. With a pinch of community and a cup of good conversation, your Cupcake Day event has the potential to bake real change. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus crisis, we will not be hosting a Cupcake Day this year. So sad! We will have to eat all of the cupcakes ourselves!! We have a fundraiser page on the RSPCA website for online donations. We will match all donations that we receive!! So bake away and donate to the RSPCA. https://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/fundraisers/ camillebrandt Share some of your photos on our Facebook page of your baking successes, masterpieces and failures!!! The RSPCA is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a non-profit, community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
The RSPCA is not an agency of the Australian Government and therefore relies on the generosity of the community – through animal adoptions, volunteering, event participation, donations, fundraising, corporate partnerships, corporate support, bequests and grants – to support its vital daily work. Go to the RSPCA website for more information, https://www. rspcacupcakeday.com.au/
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