Emu + Leonay Gazette March 2022 by District Gazette

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NEWS + MEDIA

Exceptional Response To Council’s E-Waste Event

Penrith City Council thanks the Penrith community for being waste champions following the overwhelming response to its Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day. The latest E-Waste event was held on Saturday 5 February 2022 at Jamison Park, where more residents than ever before lined up in their cars to hand over their old and unwanted electronic materials. Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said it was fantastic to see so many people taking the opportunity to recycle responsibly. “This event proved a huge success with 1172 attendees – almost 200 more than we had at the last E-Waste Drop-Off Day for 2021,” Cr Hitchen said. “The impressive turnout saw Council staff collect an assortment of electronic items, enough to fill eight containers with an estimated 50 tonnes of E-Waste, which is an outstanding result for our City. “Penrith is a leader in waste management and it’s reassuring to know that Council’s drive to protect and preserve our environment is matched by residents who are eager to do the right thing – well done to everyone who came along on the day.” Held twice yearly, the E-Waste Drop-Off Day gives the Penrith community a chance to dispose of unused electrical items correctly and safely. This process diverts potentially toxic items away from landfill and provides the opportunity for some materials to be salvaged and reused. The COVID-safe event sees residents stay in their vehicles while the friendly team remove the electronic items from their car boots. Cr Hitchen said for those who were unable to attend Council’s E-Waste DropOff Day, there is still a chance to get rid of problem waste by visiting the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at 96 Dunheved Road, St Marys. “We encourage the Penrith community to never waste a chance to be great with waste, which is why this facility is free and accessible six days a week,” she said. The CRC, which opened in 2017, allows

residents to throw away items such as paint, car batteries, light bulbs and electronic waste in an environmentally friendly way. To find out more about opening times and to see a list of acceptable items that can be disposed of at the CRC, visit penrith. city/crc

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Nominations Open For Local Celebration Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Local Celebration Awards – the award program that recognises people of all ages who go above and beyond, volunteer their time to make Penrith a great place to live, or work tirelessly for the benefit of others and the community. Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said that after several difficult years which have presented unprecedented challenges, there’s never been a better time to shine a light on the dedicated, selfless and inspirational people who are making a difference in Penrith. “In 2021, we were overwhelmed by the outstanding calibre of entries for the inaugural Local Celebration Awards – so much so that the judges awarded multiple winners for several of the categories,” Cr Hitchen said. “As a result, we had seven winners rather than four and I congratulate them heartily: Kristine Gauci, Daena Madon, Cathy and Marzi DeSanti, Gloria Lenon, Robert Rayner, Michael Allen, and Veronica Nou,” she said. “I encourage residents and our wider community to put forward a nomination for the 2022 Local Celebration Awards – this is your chance to shine a light on the heroes who make us all proud to be part

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of this city.” Nominations for the 2022 Local Celebration Awards are open until 29 April 2022, and submissions will be accepted over the counter, online, by mail and by video. There are four award categories to choose from: • Citizen of the Year (over 18yrs old) • Young Citizen of the Year (aged under 17yrs old) • Mayor’s Local Heroes Award (all ages) • Making a Difference – Community Service Award (all ages) The award recipients will be announced at Council’s Ordinary Meeting in July 2022. Following the announcement in July, the Local Celebration Award winners will be formally recognised at a Civic Reception event held in August 2022. Find out more about the award program, the selection criteria, and how to nominate at: penrith.city/localcelebration-awards v

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2022 Seniors Card Directory & 2022 Diary For Older People Available Now Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith has announced that the 2022 Seniors Card Directory along with additional copies of the Legal Topics for Older People Diary 2022 are now available for collection from his Penrith office. “I am pleased to advise that we have been able to secure additional copies of the Legal Topics for Older People Diary 2022 which is a useful resource for seniors in our local community,” Stuart Ayres said. “The free diary is very popular in our community and is full of helpful tips and advice, including how to access the NSW Government’s cost saving initiatives.” “NSW Seniors Card holders can also collect a copy of the 2022 Seniors Card Directory from my office or it can also be downloaded and printed at home.” The NSW Seniors Card is one of the most commonly used services for NSW residents over the age of 60.

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Pendragons Celebrate 20 Years on the Water

This year, Pendragons Dragon Boat Club will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary. The much-loved local club, which was founded in 2002, currently has 45 members and hopes to grow. Dragon Boat Racing is a water sport with over 63 teams in New South Wales, with 3,000+ members. In a ‘normal’ season, Dragon Boat NSW and their regional areas run several regattas, where clubs can race against each other. “The Dragon Boat community is inclusive for anyone, although our Club is looking for people from the age of 30 and over. It is great for groups of friends and couples. You will make some new friends and it will keep you fit. You can be competitive to any level that you aspire to, whether it’s just friendship and fun, club racing and then even up to State and World representation if you want. Many people are “bitten” by this sport once they get involved” explained Jane Howard of Pendragons Dragon Boat Club. “We also want to showcase Penrith through our waterways – the Sydney International Regatta Centre and the Nepean River” she added. Pendragons Dragon Boat Club train at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) and the Nepean River in Penrith. Saturday mornings at 8:45am are their ‘Come and Try’ days. They also have another 3 training sessions available for paddlers each week. “Coming out of the last 2 years of the pandemic, we never gave up with weekly online cardio/fitness and eventually coffee sessions throughout the lockdowns. We moved to COVID safe paddling with a plan as restrictions were lifted” Jane said. Now that they are competing back in regattas, the club had an amazing result at the Dobroyd Regatta in January. They achieved 1st in the Women’s 200m and the 1k Races. “What we enjoy most about Dragon Boat Racing is the people, camaraderie and fun! Once involved, you will want to keep going. Just being on the water at either SIRC or the Nepean River – after a day’s work, you can focus on the paddling and the amazing waterways. It helps you to relax. You meet so many likeminded people across New South Wales at the regattas and everyone is fantastic. Being competitive and racing is exciting too” smiled Jane. To find out more about Pendragons Dragon Boat Club, visit their website (https://pendragons.online/), find then on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pendragonDBC) or email janehow2@hotmail.com or registrar4pdbc@gmail.com.

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St Paul’s Grammar School 2021 Duces Congratulations On Your Outstanding Results

Our Crest

The St Paul’s crest represents the centrality of the cross to the Christian faith and thus mission of our school; profiled by the rising sun symbolising our hope and future in Christ. The crest is made up of the central logo with the name and motto of the school around the diameter.

The logo should not be redrawn, digitally manipulated or altered. No rescaling of the horizontal or vertical proportions should occur.

Design & Colour

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Colours: Pantone, CMYK and RGB versions of the St Paul’s School crest have been created. The colour values are:

Design & Colour

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PMS 294 C

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C78 M0 Y100 K2

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R80 G158 B47

R243 G234 B93

99.95 ATAR

Colour Reverse White reverse / CMYK crest should be reversed out of St Paul’s Blue - PMS541

RESIDENCE Cranebrook

Mondira Paul

Colours: Pantone, CMYK and RGB versions of the St Paul’s School crest have been created. The colour values are:

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PMS 362 C

PMS 3935 C

C100 M69 Y7 K30

C78 M0 Y100 K2

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RESIDENCE Jordan Springs

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ST PAUL’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The irreplaceable opportunities at SPGS, alongside unwavering support from teachers and the wider school community, have encouraged lifelong learning and enhanced my Christian faith.

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CO-CURRICULAR 2021 School Prefect, Peer Reading, Model United Nations, Debating, Creative Writing Camp, RFS Cadets, ISA Soccer, Basketball and Tennis, Choir, Theatre Company. BRAND IDENTITY 2016

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All of my teachers fostered my curiosity and creativity. They listened, guided and encouraged me. SPGS truly cares about each of us.

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CO-CURRICULAR 2021 Vice-Captain, Debating, Creative Writing Camp, Music Ensembles: Strings, Cello, Chamber Orchestra and Choir, CRU, Duke of Edinburgh, Chess, ISA Soccer and Basketball.

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Colour Reverse White reverse / CMYK crest should be reversed out of St Paul’s Blue - PMS541

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CO-CURRICULAR 2021 School Prefect, Peer Reading Mentor, Musical Orchestra, Music Ensembles: Strings, Ceili band and Hypnosis Jazz band. BRAND IDENTITY 2016

ST PAUL’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL

I valued the opportunity to experience new things, to grow, and to flourish with the support of the school and it’s amazing teachers.

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The Power of Connecting Are you looking to join a local exercise group? Penrith Women’s Walk and Talk is a walking group for women, established in December 2020. The inspiring ladies meet outside of Nepean Coffee Club at Tench Reserve every Wednesday night at 5pm (March to October) for a coffee and a chat, before they head off together on the 6.5km Great River Walk at 6pm. From November to February, the walk begins at 7pm. With the recent lockdowns leaving the group to cancel some weeks, they are back and welcome any women wishing to join their group. “We meet an hour before the walk commences for coffee or tea. This is an opportunity to welcome new walkers, and for existing walkers to get to know each other. Five to ten minutes before the walk, we have a quick catch-up, then we start. Some women walk part of the way and turn around, whilst others proceed to finish the entire distance. All women are very supportive of each other’s physical ability, speed and endurance” explained Angela Lambros of Penrith Women’s Walk and Talk. The group was started by locals Angela Lambros and Jesseka Flakelar. They were motivated to start the group after the success of Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk and the positive impact it has on the community. “As Jesseka and I work in the mental health industry, we are passionate about starting conversations around mental health and normalising these experiences. Connections you make through relationships, places, and social activities can build a safety net for your physical and mental health. Healthy connections are known to lower levels of anxiety and depression and raise self-esteem,” said Angela. Angela and Jesseka believe the key to the group’s success is when members connect with one another. “We enjoy seeing women connect. During this time of isolation and hardship, it is something we believe all of us need! We couldn't be happier to see women coming together”. The community can also help the group by financially providing coffee sponsorship for the group’s walkers. “I volunteer my personal time to host this group. The donated money is paid directly to The Coffee Club Nepean River, and we will promote your business on our Facebook post as a thank you” Angela ended. If you are interested in supporting the group, you can send a message via the Penrith Women’s Walk and Talk Facebook page or email penrithwomenwalkandtalk@hotmail.com. r The group meeting before a walk last year | Image: Riannon Noakes

Penrith. It’s time for a Chemical CleanOut. You can drop off for free:

Garden and household chemicals

Poisons

Batteries

Motor oils, fluids and fuels

Paint

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Fluoro lights

Gas bottles and fire extinguishers

Smoke detectors

Only household quantities accepted (20L or 20kg), except paint. Up to 100L (in 20L containers) of paint accepted. This service adheres to NSW Government advice and protocols. Before you attend, please place all materials in the rear of your vehicle. On arrival, remain in your vehicle and our contractor will collect your items. Contractors onsite will be wearing personal protective equipment and following social distancing measures.

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The Airing of the Quilts is Back!

PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Monica Purcell | Family Facilitator Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services W: www.nepeancommunity.org.au E: info@nepeancommunity.org.au

How To Help Your Child Solve Problems Growing up is about learning foundational skills for life and few skills are more important than problem solving. It may be tempting to “jump in” and solve problems for children, but whenever possible it’s fantastic to involve children in solving their own problems. It takes five steps to solve a problem: 1. Identify the problem 2. Think of possible solutions 3. Consider the costs and benefits of potential solutions 4. Implement your plan 5. Evaluate to see if the problem has been resolved When children are little, you can help by giving them the words to identify the problem, e.g. “You want to finish the puzzle, but there’s a piece missing”. Instead of directing children to try your solution, prompt children to think of their own possible solutions with a question like, “what could we do about this?” Younger children may need help to think of possible solutions. You can begin by offering two ideas. “Perhaps we could look for the piece or try a different puzzle?” This is an effective ageappropriate way to give younger children choice in how they respond a problem. When children are older, we can support more open-ended brain storming. Children may want to immediately try the first solution that comes to mind. We can prompt children to think ahead and consider consequences with a simple question like, “I wonder what would happen if we tried that?” Maintain curiosity and resist judgment. Remember that the point of such a question is to support children to stop and think before acting. If a child’s solution doesn’t work out, we can support resilience. It is natural to feel frustrated or disappointed when we don’t succeed at something, but problem solving is all about trying again. It may be helpful to offer to work together to figure out what went wrong. When children succeed in solving their own problems, they feel more confident and in control of their lives. These positive experiences support greater wellbeing and relationships across the lifespan.

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The Airing of the Quilts will be back next month, thanks to the overwhelming support of the local community. “Airing of the Quilts will return because the quilters here in the west and beyond have requested that we continue, at the historic Arms of Australia Inn, where they can enjoy walking among the colourful quilts in the great outdoors” smiled Margaret Collier of Caring Hearts Community Quilters, organisers of Airing of the Quilts. The Caring Hearts Community Quilters have been stitching their kind of magic into quilts for the Palliative Care patients in the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains area now for 21 years. They have just delivered quilts to the Penrith Women’s Shelter for the children, and they don’t stop there. The group also made and delivered quilts to children in need in remote towns in New South Wales and the needy in their local community. The ladies take pride in the knowledge that they are truly doing something they love, whilst bringing joy and comfort to those that receive them at the same time. Traditionally, quilt airings are held in Spring, as a method of keeping quilts fresh. Today, quilt airing is a chance for the quilter to exhibit their work, and to bring quilters together in a social gathering. The ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters will hold the Airing of the Quilts in the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains. One of the Penrith region’s most historic locations, this provides a beautiful backdrop for these colourful quilts. “We hope you will support us again this year, as this is our annual fundraising event which enables us to continue our work. On the day, there will be a trading table, plant stall, handmade gifts, Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle and a beautiful raffle quilt with the money raised going to Motor Neurone Disease” explained Margaret WHERE: THE ARMS OF AUSTRALIA INN MUSEUM WHEN: SATURDAY 9TH APRIL 2022 TIME: 10am - 4pm COST: $5 The Airing of the Quilts is an outside event and will be cancelled if raining occurs. COVID Safe practices will be in place. For more information, please contact Margaret of Caring Hearts Community Quilters on 0438 670012. r The Caring Hearts Community Quilters (L-R) Lyn Richardson, Linda Shrive, Margaret Lee, Pat Green, Gayle Reid, Marlene Alumene and Margaret Collier| Image Supplied by Margaret Collier | Image Supplied

Yoga in the Hall

Looking to start the new year with a positive mind and body? Yoga in the Hall is a new yoga class held locally each week. The classes take place on Tuesday nights at 7:15pm at Glenbrook Cinema Hall. The classes go for an hour at a cost of $15 per class. All you need is your mat. It is also suitable for all levels of practice. Local yoga teacher Kylie Cawston runs Yoga in the Hall. “I first started teaching roughly three years ago, after completing my yoga teacher training on Bali in 2019” said Kylie to the Emu and Leonay Gazette. “I was first introduced to yoga over ten years ago, when a friend took me to a yoga class. I instantly fell in love with the self-discovery it brings through mindfulness, self-awareness, relaxation as well as the amazing physical benefits it has” she continued. Kylie believes that there’s more to yoga than physical benefits and that it can help your mind. “Aside from the physical benefits that yoga brings to the mat, there are many others. One of the best benefits I find with yoga is how it helps manage stress in our daily lives, giving us a more positive outlook on life” Kylie reflected. “Our class on Tuesday nights is really welcoming to any levels of practice. The group that attend are so lovely and friendly. The class itself is a feel-good flow followed by a relaxing meditation that will leave you feeling great” she ended. For more information about Yoga in the Hall, visit @__yoga_ glow__ on Instagram.

r [Top] Kylie Cawston, yoga teacher [Above] A calm and peaceful environment | Images Supplied by Kylie Cawston

Leonay Parade Reserve Playspace Upgraded Penrith City Council has upgraded a further five playspaces across the City, as part of its commitment to provide quality playspaces for the community. Leonay Parade Reserve, Burcher Park, Robinson Park, Sunbird Terrace and Oriole Street playspaces have all been renewed with new play equipment, surface upgrades, additional seating, shade sails, tree planting and landscaping. Council is upgrading 40 playspaces over a five-year period between 2019-2024. Six playspaces were completed last year including Outlook Avenue, Sales Park, Bunyarra Reserve, The Carriageway, Ironbark Reserve and Brian King Park. The Leonay Parade Reserve playspace upgrades include new multi-play equipment, a slide, flying fox, accessible nest swing, junior play items, seating, pathway connections, shade sails and trees which are all ready to be enjoyed by the community. This upgrade was funded by Penrith City Council as part of their ongoing commitment to provide quality playspaces for the community. Council would like to thank everyone who provided feedback about this project during the consultation process. You can find out more about Council’s playspace upgrades at: https://fal. cn/3lze4 r The new playspace | Image/Article: Penrith City Council

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Congratulations HSC Class 2021 11 HSC Courses achieved results above state average

72% of Penola students received High Band results

95% of Penola students received University offers

Outstanding achievement is our goal for ALL students at Penola. HSC students are supported by: HSC Learning Coaches Highly experienced HSC Teachers

Positive relationships and Wellbeing programs Career and post-school pathways & mentoring

Band 6 and 5 High Achievers

HSC College Dux

Tia Auld Legal Studies

Liam Austin Mathematics Standard 2

Paige Burton Visual Arts

Ethan Craig Mathematics Standard 2

Lilly Gleeson Visual Arts

Gabriella Grimaldi English Advanced

Hannah Cladingboel CAFS English Advanced PDHPE Studies of Religion II

Oliver Rossetto Music

Mia Henderson CAFS

Emily Savic Legal Studies Society & Culture

Brianna Kiss Visual Arts

Holly Smith CAFS

Ryan Koenig Industrial Technology

Ebony Sorini Business Studies CAFS

Maegan Matthews English Advanced

Christian Thompson Music Visual Arts

Year 11: High Band students who completd an Accelerated HSC course:

Isabella Coey Studies of Religion II

Lachlan Desira IDT

Brenton Donnelly Business Services

Broc Geronimi Studies of Religion II IDT

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Maya Grantham Studies of Religion I

Emily Norris Visual Arts

Jesse Warner Biology English Advanced Studies of Relion II

Abby Watson Human Services PD/H/PE

Torrance McLean Studies of Religion II

Brock Valesini Business Services

Adrian Jones Business Services

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DISCOVER WYCLIFFE

Preschool to Year 12

21-31 March, 2022

Information evenings are a great way to explore the possibility of partnering with the school. Join us on the following nights to learn and to ask questions.

YEAR 7 for 2023

Monday 21 March, 2022

YEAR 11 for 2023

Wednesday 23 March, 2022

HOPE SCHOOL for 2023

Tuesday 29 March, 2022

KINDY for 2023

Thursday 31 March, 2022

OPEN DAY &

*Hope School is a Christian school for students with mild to moderate ASD or moderate intellectual learning needs.

7:15pm in School Cafe

SCHOOL TOURS Wednesday 9 March, 2022

Call the office to book your personalised school tour with our Principal David Johnston. Hear about our Christ-centred innovative learning programs and chat about Wycliffe partnering with you in the education of your child.

REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL enrol@wycliffe.com.au or phone (02) 4753 6422 A: 133 Rickard Rd, Warrimoo 2774

P: (02) 4753 6422

W: www.wycliffe.nsw.edu.au

Moonlit March

KID’S CORNER 3

HELP PETE RAKE UP THE LEAVES

FIND ALL THE FRUITS IN THE WORD SEARCH

4 SPOT THE 7 DIFFERENCES

SOLUTIONS

Puzzle 2 Puzzle 4

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Puzzle 3

CONNECT THE DOTS AND COLOUR ME IN!

Puzzle 1

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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

An Inconvenient Truth

Nothing is certain, except death and taxes. While people have certainly made a good crack at getting around taxes, no one yet has avoided death. Keep reading though. I know that no one has ever won friends by asking ‘Have you thought about your death lately?’. And yet if death is such a certainty, shouldn’t we talk about it? I had a good friend die recently and took her funeral. It needed all the usual arrangements, but Michele had thought about her death beforehand. She’d even given me the hymns and bible readings she wanted read when the need came. But those same hymns and readings revealed something more. They revealed that while she knew she would die, she had a confident hope that death would not have the last word on her life. Someone else would have that, the Lord Jesus Christ. Not only that, her confidence and hope wasn’t in how she’d lived or what she’d done. She was very clear on that. Her confidence was in how Jesus had lived and what he’d done. Her life had been transformed by his death, and the wonder of his resurrection from the dead. She didn’t fear death because she trusted his promise that in God’s great love, she too would experience life after death. The dead made alive again. It turns out that one man has avoided death, so that all who trust in him may share his life too. If you’d like to know more, Ephesians is a great letter of the Bible to read. Have a look at chapter two verses one to ten or join us onsite or online as we look at Ephesians together.

HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

The MRI or CT of your back shows Aortic Calcification – What Does This Mean?

On these reports, radiologists frequently report “calcification of the abdominal aorta” as an incidental finding, especially in people over 50. The patient is often unaware that this finding has been made nor of its importance. It means patient’s major arteries are losing their normal elasticity, turning into bone. Research shows that calcification of arterial walls truly ‘resembles bone formation’, with the same cells, proteins, cell-cell communication molecules used in bones. Studies demonstrate the presence bone forming cells and bone resorbing cells in vessel walls, new bone matrix proteins in the arterial wall, allowing crystallisation of calcium. In severe cases, fully formed bone is seen. Such ‘cardiovascular calcification’ is a systemic disease, and is: 1. A marker of generalized vascular disease 2. Significantly associated with raised blood pressure (systolic) and (pulse) 3. A likely contributor to calcium loss from bone 4. An independent predictor of cardiovascular events such as: a. heart attack, stroke, b. bypass surgery, c. balloon angioplasty, d. stent placement, e. and all-cause mortality

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in both cardiovascular and renal patients. A ‘Coronary Calcium Scan’ measures calcification of heart arteries. People with a calcium score over 400 are almost 15 times more likely to have cardiovascular disease than people with uncalcified arteries. A 2004 double-blind placebo-controlled study looked at 181 postmenopausal women divided into three groups, who were given daily for three years either: 1. a placebo 2. minerals plus Vit D (500 mg calcium, 10 mg zinc, 150 mg magnesium 8 μg vitamin D3) 3. minerals plus Vit D, plus 1000 µg vitamin K1 After three years, the placebo and minerals plus vitamin D groups had worse arterial stiffness and higher pulse pressure. However, arteries of group receiving vitamin-K remained flexible (uncalcified), their pulse pressure normal. Vitamin K is found in some greens and fermented foods and is very important for maintaining cardiovascular as well as bone and dental health. Yet most patients attending the clinic have never heard of vitamin K, nor which foods are good sources. Most will not be getting enough. If you’d like to know more about how diet can help keep bones, teeth, and blood vessels healthy, feel free to call us at the clinic.

Eye in the Sky Emu Plains photographer Jim McGrath has seen parts of the local community many of us dream about. He has given us a bird’s eye view of the beautiful landscape that we live in, thanks to his amazing aerial photography. “I have been doing Aerial Photography as a fulltime pursuit for just over a year now, however for over a decade I have been an avid photographer and aerial mapper” explained Jim to the Emu and Leonay Gazette. “For years I have been using historical maps and aerial photography as well as current maps to discover and plot places of historical significance which have 'disappeared' with developments or progress” he continued. Jim successfully mapped and published an expose on the Emu Plains - Warragamba Aerial Ropeway that was used to provide the gravel in the dams' construction. He had previously considered a move into professional drone work. Lockdown gave him the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate his career, leading Jim to explore the aviation side of photography. “Fortunately, I was able to capitalise on my existing knowledge of photography and grow the business rapidly into providing commercial, real estate and personal aerial, 360° and traditional photography services” he said. Aerial photography is a skilled operation that can be nerve-racking. “You only have finite battery life (around 30 mins in total per battery!) to get the drone up and into position, frame shots and get them "just right" before you need to do it all again with a new battery. “All the while, you are constantly having to assess and navigate wind drift, potential obstacles, transmission drop-outs, birds trying to attack the drone (yes, really!) and most importantly maintaining CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) safety operating guidelines” Jim stated. When it comes to areas to photograph, Jim believes you can’t beat the Nepean Valley and Blue Mountains. “The areas are rich in so much indigenous, colonial and post federation history and natural beauty, that not much comes close to. There is always something new to document or discover and by air it gives a fresh perspective to areas we otherwise think we know. The ability to capture new angles with a drone is what keeps it interesting and we are fortunate to have so many natural and man-made landmarks and beauty almost in our own backyard” he ended. For more information about Jim and his work, visit MountainScape Aerial Photography on Facebook. r Feature Article [Cover] Nepean River at around 120m, looking back to Leonay and Emu Plains at Sunset [Above] Lennox Bridge, hovering over Lapstone Creek in the gully at around 20m | Images: MountainScape Aerial Photography

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Busting congestion and making travel safer and faster with $127 million for the full upgrade of Dunheved Road.

Delivering $1.2 million for the upgrade of Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, making it a modern, accessible venue for sporting groups and community events.

Building new carparks in Emu Plains, Kingswood and St Marys to make commuting easier for our community.

Enhancing facilities and grounds for local softball, rugby league and cricket teams at Chapman Gardens in Kingswood, with over $1 million in federal funding.

Keeping families safe with new lighting for High Street and the Nepean River.

Assisting young people to enter the workforce with $250,000 through the Inspiring the Future Program.

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Adopt a Friend for Life! Our Kitten Adoption Program enables us to find homes for stray and unwanted kittens. Each kitten has a health check. They have had their kitten vaccinations, been desexed, microchipped and have a product called Advocate applied, which controls fleas, intestinal worms and heartworm. We also worm them for tapeworms. We have 4 lovely kittens ready for adoption now! The kittens are 17 weeks old. There are 3 females and 1 male. They all have playful personalities and are so much fun to watch when they play together. When you adopt a kitten you are making a long term decision. Cats can live up to 20 years if provided with a loving caring home. Kittens have certain requirements including providing a balanced and nutritious diet which you will need to change to an adult formula after the age of 6 to 9 months. Your kitten needs a yearly vaccination to protect it against diseases. Routine flea and worm medication must be also given. If you are interested in adopting one of our kittens, feel free to pop in for a visit. Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment.

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New Footbridge at Emu Plains A new footbridge across Old Bathurst Road as part of the Emu Plains Commuter Car Park project was installed last month. Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith said it is part of the project, which will deliver around 750 additional commuter car parking spaces near Emu Plains railway station. “The new footbridge over Old Bathurst Road will provide safe and direct pedestrian access between the car park and the station. The footbridge will be available for public use once the project is completed,” Stuart Ayres said. Stuart Ayres said the car park will help ease congestion on local roads by providing commuters with greater access to rail services, ensuring they are able to move around the city quickly and safely. “This infrastructure investment is excellent news for the residents of Emu Plains and surrounding suburbs” Stuart Ayres said. The car park will be accessed via a new roundabout at the intersection of Old Bathurst Road and Smith Street. The Emu Plains Commuter Car Park project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments and is expected to be completed in late 2022. For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/emuplains. v Artist impression of the new footbridge | Image Supplied

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Can you believe it’s March already? As we all adjust to the new normal, our local community remains resilient and positive in light of the pandemic. School and work have well and truly resumed for the year, and the familiar sounds of whistles and cheers will soon take over our suburban fields with weekend sports. In this edition, we follow those quiet achievers that inspire us and make our home a better place. Some of the best stories have yet to be told. If you know someone or would like to share your own story, we’d love to hear from you. Please continue to support small business. They are the lifeblood of our communities and are working hard. We thank you for supporting our advertisers. We hope that you’ve already started ticking off some of your goals for 2022. I sure have! Enjoy ‘Your Community News’. Remember, believe you can and you’re halfway there.

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