Jordan Springs Gazette December 2022

Wildlife Wednesday Photo Competition

Do you love taking photographs of flowers or animals (or both!) you see in Penrith? Enter Penrith City Council’s #WildlifeWednesday photo competition!

All you have to do is:

• Take a photo of an animal or plant local to Penrith.

• Submit your photo by sharing it in a comment to a Wildlife Wednesday Photo Competition Facebook post OR

• Email bushcare@penrith.city with the subject “Wildlife Wednesday Photo Competition Entry”

• Keep taking photos until the competition closes!

All entrants will go into the draw for the chance to win one of 10 Nature Packs! All winners will be included in Bushcare’s 2024 Bushcare calendar.

Terms and conditions apply. The competition is open to all budding photographers and closes Wednesday 1 February 2023. Find out more at https:// www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/wasteenvironment/environment/bushland/ things-to-do

When: Thursday, 26 January 202304:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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2023 Australia Day Concert and Fireworks

Enjoy all the festivities of Australia Day 2023 at our Australia Day Celebrations at The Rooty Hill.

Grab the family and enjoy a familyfriendly day out while Rooty Hill plays host to live stage performances, amusement rides, food stalls and concludes with Western Sydney’s best fireworks display!

Australia Day 2023 is an alcohol free event.

The Rooty Hill is a 10 minute walk from Rooty Hill Railway Station or can be accessed by car via Eastern Road, Rooty Hill. Limited free parking is available.

Proudly presented by Blacktown City Council and supported by Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and the Australia Day Council.

Christmas In The City: Outdoor Cinema

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Responsibilities

• Calling customers for advertising needs and advocate our products (Warm and Cold Calls)

• Assist advertisers with their advertising solutions in innovative ways.

• Deliver the revenue targets.

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Get into the festive spirit by watching some Christmas classics with family and friends! Join us as we host a doublefeature, The Grinch (2018) and The Santa Clause (1994). Dress up in your best festive outfit - there is free face painting to help complete the look!

Grab some delicious takeaway food from a local restaurant or a sweet treat from a dessert truck. There is free popcorn on offer for the first 200 people.

We have a great line-up of movies that the whole family can enjoy!

The Grinch (2018) Movie will start at 5.30pm.

The Santa Clause (1994) Movie will start at 7.30pm.

Triangle Park is a 5 minute walk from the Civic Centre or Penrith Train Station. Parking is available at Union Road carpark.

This event is free and proudly brought to you by Penrith City Council.

Join us for a relaxing, fun and festive night!

Dates & Times

Starts: 10 December 2022 05:00 PM

Ends: 10 December 2022 10:00 PM

Location Triangle Park 565-567 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Location: The Rooty Hill, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill, 2766. r Article: Penrith City Council

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Performing under her name of ‘Magic

the teenager wowed audiences all over the country with her amazing showcase of magic.

“It was so exciting and fun, but also scary at times. Everyone there was really kind and supportive. They helped calm me down when I got stressed. Due to COVID, I hadn’t had as many performance opportunities recently and had never performed in front of that size crowd. In the lead up, I was excited but kept myself calm” explained Macy to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

“On the actual day I was incredibly nervous. Luckily, I had put in so much preparation that I just followed my plan until the time to go on stage. The morning was full of filming backstage, chatting with other contestants, and setting up my props. When I walked on stage, the first person I saw was David Walliams, sitting at the judge’s desk and that’s when it really hit me, what I was about to do” she continued.

Macy had previously received a surprise text from her Mum Alison whilst at school. The show had contacted her to ask if she would be interested in auditioning.

“We had a few zoom meetings to talk about my ideas for my act and what the process involved. I sent videos of my ideas and other performances for the producers to review. I was over the moon when I received the email to say I had been selected to film my audition in front of the judges” Macy smiled.

She was grateful for the opportunity to perform and share her talent on AGT.

“A message I have for anyone who saw me on AGT, is that you should follow your dreams and do what you love because you never know where it will take you. I also want to raise awareness about ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and show that kids on the spectrum can do anything they want, their diagnosis doesn’t hold them back” she stated.

“When I was first approached by the producers, I didn’t mention my diagnosis. It was important to me that I knew I was selected for my talent and for being myself. Once I received the confirmation that I was selected, I then chose to talk about it and raise awareness for kids on the spectrum. I am so appreciative of the amazing support and kind messages I have received online and in person after my appearance” she ended.

To follow Macy and her upcoming performances in 2023, search Magic Macy on Facebook or @magicmacy_22 on Instagram.

r Macy performing on stage, filming her AGT audition | Image: Channel

Local entertainer Macy Hope has had the performance of a lifetime, appearing on television on Australia’s Got Talent (AGT).

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Mystery Sydney Powerball Winner Comes Forward to Claim $53 Million Prize

A Penrith dad has been revealed as the mystery Sydney winner who scored a slice of the record-breaking $160 million Powerball draw.

The man held one of the three division one winning entries recently in Powerball draw 1380. Each division one winning entry scored $53,333,333.34.

The unsuspecting Sydney winner only checked their entry this morning and was oblivious to the fact that lottery officials were on the hunt for a mystery multi-millionaire in the region.

“Really? Are you sure? Holy sh*t! This is amazing!” he yelled after an official from The Lott confirmed his life-changing win.

“I told my family, ‘I think I might have won division one’, but no one believed me.

“Tell you what, they believe me now!

“Oh my god, my family’s life just changed in a second.

“It hasn’t been an easy time for us lately, so this is just incredible.

“To think I almost missed out on getting an entry into the draw. I had to rush out and grab one yesterday before the draw closed!

“This means so much to me. I’ll finally be able to buy a home for my family, my kids can have whatever they want for Christmas, and we’re secure and set up for life.

“I still can’t believe this is my life!

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

The Sydneysider’s winning entry was sold at TSG Cranebrook, Shop 11, 80-98 Borrowdale Way, Cranebrook.

TSG Cranebrook team member Sam Tannoury said he was over the moon his outlet had sold a multi-million-dollar winning ticket.

“It’s wonderful news! This is the first division one winning entry we’ve sold,” he said.

“It’s great to see a win land in our outlet and in our region.

“Congratulations to our winner! We wish him all the very best with his prize!”

In addition to the three division one winners, there were a total of 6,683,605 prizes worth more than $117 million won in divisions two to nine in tonight’s Powerball draw. Among those winners were 42 division two winners who each took home a $77,258.20 prize.

Following his death and resurrection and the event known in history as Pentecost, this meal has been continuous through history when Christians gather for worship. In the act of consecration of bread and wine, not only is the life and work of Jesus recalled but also in the present the sharing in the elements the Body and Blood of Christ and his sacrifice is entered into as the elements are consumed. It was Mary over two thousand years ago who was betrothed to Joseph of the Jewish house of Arimathea who asked the question, which still can be asked by many today:

“How can this be? I have known no man yet I’m pregnant”. It was one of the followers of Jesus who wrote his Gospel many years after the event an understanding that which is the basis for Christians celebrating Christmas: ‘In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God and the Word was God….and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father”.

Wishing you a Merry and Holy Christmas from all who worship at St David’s and that you deepen the contemplation and understanding of the birth of Jesus absorbing the reality in your life. The ‘old, old story’ continues to give the challenge to accept and grow in faith.

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Born c. 270AD, Nicolas was the bishop of Myra when in 303AD the Roman Emperor Diocletian commenced a brutal persecution of all Christians, ordering them to renounce their faith. Nicolas and thousands of others refused. Those who survived the persecution were called “saints” or “confessors” by the people, since they had refused to renounce their confession that “Jesus is Lord!” Nicolas was amongst them. It is said, that as Nicolas returned to the city in which he had been bishop that the people flocked to him, calling out, “Nicolas! Confessor! Saint Nicolas has come home.” But Nicolas wasn’t finished. In 325 AD, Saint Nicolas along with about 300 other bishops gathered in the city of Nicea to articulate what they believed about Jesus. Known as the “Nicene Creed” they declared:

“We believe in one God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth … and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God who for us men and our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man …was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again from the dead ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.”

Tradition has it that it was through the giving of “alms to the poor” that Saint Nicolas came to be associated with the giving of gifts, following the example of Jesus Christ “who for our salvation, came down from heaven” as God’s gift to us.

On Christmas Eve, St David’s Church celebrates the festive events first with the long-established service of Nine Lessons and Carols and second with the Eucharist. The lessons and carols trace the history of the Faith while the Eucharist allows for the participation in the Holy Communion. It is notable that Jesus the Christ before he was executed did not preach a sermon, but simply shared a meal with his close followers.

FAITH – ST DAVIDS CHURCH LLANDILO

Article Written + Submitted by: Rev John Hebblewhite A: Lot 257A Seventh Ave, Llandilo P: 4736 3592

Service Times: 10am each Sunday, with additional services held: 2pm on the Third Sunday + 8am on the Fourth Sunday

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Mosaic Community Church will be hosting a Christmas Day Lunch at Llandilo this month.

Taking place on Sunday 25th December at Llandilo Community Hall, it will be set up with tables and Christmas decorations, a two course meal of roast meats and salads, gift bags include simple Christmas gifts for the kids, Carols playing in the background, various drinks, and snacks to enjoy on the day.

“As a family, we have been organising and running Christmas Day Community Lunches for nearly 17 years. We started when we were living in Bankstown, then several years in Deniliquin and more recently in Llandilo and Jordan Springs after moving here in 2019” said Heath Whiley of Mosaic Community Church.

Heath believes that his motivation for organising the festive season lunches has been three-fold.

“Initially it was simply to help members of our local community who were perhaps struggling financially” he explained.

“However, it very quickly became so much more than that. We found individuals and families having just moved into our community from overseas or other considerable distances and so missing their wider family; other people who were widowed or separated from their family for one reason or another; and others wanting to give something back to their community by donating goods or services or simply helping out on the day. But without a doubt, the single biggest reason, was every person wanting to spend Christmas with other people” Heath continued.

Local initiatives like this are important when bringing the community together.

“Christmas is fundamentally a message of good news namely that God has created us to enjoy a relationship with both Himself and with one another. In other words, part of God’s purpose for us as people is that of both creating and enjoying community with others. This is one way we can do that” he ended.

For more, visit www.mosaiccommunitychurch.com.au or call 0402 712972.

r Come together this Christmas | Image: Heath Whiley

Keep Watch: Always Supervise Children near Water

With Summer holidays fast approaching and families gathering at local beaches and swimming pools, it is a timely reminder to keep watch whenever children are near water. Unfortunately, around 22 children lose their lives to drowning in Australia each year. These deaths are preventable with active adult supervision.

Toddlers aged 1-4 years are most at risk because they are fast moving, adventurous and do not understand water safety. Parents think that children will splash and yell when they are struggling but drowning occurs quickly and silently. A child’s airway can fill with water in less than 20 seconds, preventing capacity to call out.

Active supervision requires you to have your full attention on your child when they are near, around or in water. Avoid distractions like smart phones. Always ensure you are within an arm’s length of toddlers, so you can intervene quickly. Flotation devices or leaving small children in the care of older children does not replace adult supervision. Older children also require your full attention when near, in or around water.

Other steps you can take to ensure your children’s safety around water:

1. Restrict children’s access to water. Ensure gates to pools or spas are securely closed and meet NSW Standards (visit swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au for more information). Make sure there are no chairs or pot plants nearby for children to climb and gain entry. Empty all buckets, containers, and wading pools immediately after use as young children can drown in as little as 5cm depth.

2. Learn and regularly refresh your cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. You can access a free online course at kidshealth.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/cpr-resuscitation.

You can also download, print, and display resuscitation posters to keep as a reminder around pools and spas.

3. Enrol your children in water familiarisation or swimming lessons so they can start to develop their understanding of water safety from an early age.

For more information on water safety, visit kidsafensw.org or royallifesaving.com.au. Keep safe this Summer. Keep watch.

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Breaking the Stigma

Local organisation Youth Adolescent Mental Health Support (YAMHS) recently held a community BBQ at Jordan Springs.

The event was held at Livvi’s Place in Jordan Springs on Saturday 29th October and was well received by the local community, with many residents coming out to show their support.

There were lots of activities held on the day, which included a sausage sizzle, cold drinks, lolly jar guessing competition, face and nail painting, raffles, life size Jenga, live music and dance-offs, which saw the President of YAMHS challenged by the youth team.

YAMHS provides support to all levels of the community impacted by youth mental illness and suicide. This is through raising awareness of mental illness and the impact it has on community, the facilitation of connecting services, and direct financial and emotional support. They do this to lessen the pain and suffering for those experiencing mental illness and for those who love and support them.

“For us, it’s important to hold local community events like this to show the families affected by mental health that they are not alone and to reduce the isolation that comes with it. Another reason is to reduce the stigma attached to mental health” explained Katie Cameron, President of Youth Adolescent Mental Health Support (YAMHS).

YAMHS will next be holding a lunch with Santa on Saturday 17th December at 11:00am at Henry Sports Club in Werrington. Tickets are $20 each and includes pre-ordered kid’s meal, a present from Santa, craft activity and surprises. Parents will also get a ticket for the lucky door prize.

They have more events planned for next year including but not limited to monthly carer’s coffee groups, evening information nights with guest speakers, youth events, and mental health first aid courses.

For more information, search YAMHS on Facebook or send them an email at yamhsfund@yahoo.com.au.

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• Downloading our Penrith Waste Champion app where you can get real-time notifications in the palm of your hand

• Downloading a copy of the calendar from... penrith.city /bincalendars

• Requesting a printed copy to be sent to you by visiting The Waste Spot at penrith.city/thewastespot

We’re providing extra bin collections to help with the additional waste and recycling produced over Christmas and New Year’s.

During the weeks highlighted, place all bins on the kerbside the night before your normal collection day. Collections may run early in the morning and late into the night, so please do not bring your bins in until they have been emptied.

Drop Off Your Recycling!

Have a lot of recycling that won’t fit into your yellow-lidded recycling bin?

Bring it to our free recycling drop-off point from Monday 19 December to Friday 30 December 2022* between 3pm and 6pm at Jamison Park.

We’re accepting items such as wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and other household recyclables.

Please remember that polystyrene can’t be dropped off, but it can be placed in your red-lidded residual bin or taken to Penrith’s Community Recycling Centre.

*Event excludes public holidays and the weekend.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree!

We’re collecting real Christmas trees for free on Saturday 7 January 2023. Bring your real tree to Jamison Park between 10am and 2pm and we’ll turn it into mulch. Please make sure to remove all decorations from your trees before bringing them down on the day. Artificial trees can be disposed of by booking a bulky waste collection at The Waste Spot or by breaking it down and placing it in your red-lidded residual bin.

Learn more at penrith.city/christmaswaste penrith.city

FOOD 4 THOUGHT

This month, I was excited to finally visit The Blind Chef Café and Dessert Bar in Penrith for lunch.

Michelle and I were impressed with the service and quality of the food there. When I first walked into the Café, Craig greeted me, and I immediately noticed how welcoming he and his team were and the warm atmosphere within. Craig and I had a chat, and I was excited by how easy it was to navigate the Café. There was plenty of room to walk, and no obstacles in my way. The tables were spread out, so people were able to walk by and the seating was comfortable.

Michelle ordered the Halloumi Salad This salad consisted of oven roasted halloumi, chickpeas, pumpkin, cauliflower, spinach, confit cherry tomato and harissa yoghurt dressing.

Michelle really enjoyed her salad and said it was exceptional and very filling.

I ordered the menu item called the Fat Boy, which consisted of schnitzel, prawns, prosciutto garlic sauce and chips.

The Fat Boy was outstanding, and I found the flavours exceptional. The schnitzel was tender, the prawns were succulent and the garlic sauce on top gave this dish a ten out of ten.

I ordered a mug of flat white, along with a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice. I really enjoyed how fresh this juice was and the coffee was creamy and had plenty of flavour. What also impressed me was when my coffee arrived, the Waitress told me that the handle of the mug was on my right.

Overall, the Blind Chef Café and Dessert Bar receives a ten out of ten.

The service was outstanding, and the staff were really engaging and friendly. Craig has put so much time and effort into his Café. If you have not visited the Blind Chef Café and Dessert Bar, you really need to visit and experience the warm and inviting atmosphere and the top-quality cuisine Craig has to offer.

Thank you so much team for making my visit welcoming and a pleasant encounter.

Santa’s Big Red Truck

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There’s some big news from the North Pole this month, with Santa joining Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) for the Annual Santa Run, taking place in Jordan Springs and Llandilo.

Santa will be coming together with our local firefighters on board their fire trucks at Jordan Springs on Saturday 17th December, then at Llandilo on Friday 24th December (Christmas Eve).

Whilst in Jordan Springs, they will visit various parks in both Jordan Springs and Jordan Springs East. As it is a busy time of year for Santa, he can only visit each location for 15 minutes. Christmas Eve’s trip in Llandilo will be around the streets.

The crew from Llandilo have met with Santa recently to discuss the best plan to see as many kids as possible. Santa mentioned that he is extremely excited to take time out of his busy schedule to see everyone in Jordan Springs and Llandilo. He is happy to have photos with anyone and listen to any lastminute present requests and even hinted that he may have a little present for kids that see him.

It has been a busy year trying to find ways to get back to normal life after the effects of the pandemic. Llandilo RFB (Rural Fire Brigade) cannot wait to spread some Christmas cheer with the man in the big red suit.

“I speak on behalf of Llandilo Brigade when I say that we will enjoy spreading the Christmas spirit. Seeing all the kids and some parents come running out to see Santa, you cannot beat their reaction no matter how old you are. This year will be no different, except we have a brand-new truck for Santa to ride on. I am hoping that Llandilo RFB and Santa will be able to bring joy to the community and boost the community spirit” the Llandilo Brigade Captain stated.

Llandilo RFB will once again be Santa’s helper this year and assisting Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith with the family night market on Thursday 8th December. Santa organised the crew from Llandilo to help.

For maps, times, and updated information about the Annual Santa Run, visit Llandilo RFB on Facebook.

r Feature Article: [Cover] Here comes Santa! [Top]: Santa with Llandilo RFB members [Above] The fire trucks are ready | Images: Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade (RFB)

The Blind Chef Cafe and desserT Bar 251 high street, Penrith

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Keeping Your Pets Safe Over the Silly Season

Chocolate Toxicity

Chocolate is delicious for humans, but can be fatal if our pets ingest it. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which causes vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperactivity, increased heart rate, restlessness, muscle twitching, increased urination, excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal.

If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate, it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian. The veterinarian will give a medication to make your pet vomit, which removes most of the toxins from the body. Sometimes, your pet will be hospitalised, where intravenous fluids may be used, an enema or stomach pump may be required, and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal.

Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets.

Snakes Are Out and About!!

With the warmer weather upon us, snakes are coming out of hibernation.

Signs of snake envenomation includes: muscular weakness, wobbliness or paralysis, increased respiratory effort, trembling, salivation, vomiting, slower blood clotting time, bruising, blood in the urine, and abnormal neurological signs (including collapse, seizure, tremors, pupil enlargement).

The sooner the snake anti venom is given, the higher the chance of survival.

If you see a snake, please keep your distance, do not try to touch it or try to contain it and call WIRES on 1300 094 737.

Tick Paralysis In Dogs and Cats

Ticks are bloodsucking, external parasites. High humidity is necessary for all stages of the tick to survive and ticks are commonly found in a 20 kilometre band on the eastern coastline of Australia, from Lakes Entrance, Victoria to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Ticks are also found in the Lower Blue Mountains.

The tick toxin is injected into the host whilst the tick is feeding. The neurotoxin causes a rapidly progressive, ascending lower motor neuron paresis to flaccid paralysis. Pain sensation is preserved.

Some clinical signs include:

1. Loss of coordination in the hind limbs.

2. Change in voice or bark.

3. Retching, vomiting, coughing

4. Loss of appetite.

5. Difficulty breathing or increased respiratory rate. 6. Large and poorly responsive pupils

7. Progressive paralysis to the forelimbs and respiratory muscle paralysis in a few hours.

Treatment of tick paralysis is aimed to preserve life while the antitoxin has time to work and neutralize the tick toxin. The tick is removed as soon as possible, tick antiserum is administered and supportive care is provided. Some cases may require 24 hour specialist care with a ventilator.

There are many products on the market that provide some protection against ticks, including: Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, Comfortis, The Big Five, Credelio, Revolution Plus, Frontline and many other products.

Perform daily body searches on your pet for ticks when visiting tick infested areas.

Pancreatitis and the Christmas Ham

Pancreatitis and the Christmas Ham

The typical history of a canine patient that is diagnosed with pancreatitis is one in which the dog ate a high-fat meal or got into the garbage. Pancreatitis in dogs is an inflammatory reaction within the pancreas that can result in abdominal pain, inappetence, and vomiting. The inflammation results from the inappropriate, early activation of an enzyme within the pancreas, which causes the pancreas to digest itself. Avoid feeding fatty foods to your pets, including the fat from the Christmas hams.

Pancreatitis and the Christmas Ham Raisin and Grape Toxicity from Christmas Cakes

Raisins and grapes are toxic to dogs. Grape and raisin toxicity in dogs can cause serious kidney damage that can lead to acute (sudden) kidney failure, which can be fatal. Do not give your dog raisins or raisin products, including the Christmas cake.

Pancreatitis and the Christma Heat Stroke

With the weather warming up it is important to look after your pets:

• Provide shelter for your pets, so they get away from direct sunlight.

• Provide plenty of water. Animals do not sweat like humans and they rely on the evaporation of the water in their mouths to cool themselves down. So they need extra water so they do not overheat.

• Provide extra water sources in case they are spilled.

• Provide kiddy pools so your pet can lay in the water.

• Bring your pets indoors with air conditioning, if possible.

• Consider day boarding in air conditioning.

• Avoid exercising your pets during the heat of the day. Walk them in the early morning, or later at night when it is cooler.

• Do not leave pets in a car or vehicle.

Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital.

Come and Play Netball

Jordan Springs Netball Club are looking for male players to join the club for the upcoming 2023 season.

Depending upon interest from within the local community, the club would initially like to field Boy’s teams from the Under 6’s to Under 12’s, Men’s teams, and Mixed Teams.

Senior Mixed teams (males and females) were introduced for the first time for the 2022 Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) season.

Popularity of men’s netball is on the rise, with the Australian Men’s team recently taking part in their first ever World Netball event, the Fast Fives in Christchurch in New Zealand. The Aussies were narrowly beaten by New Zealand 29 25 in the finals and showed that they are a force to be reckoned with.

“There has definitely been an interest in the sport from males within the community. As a club, we welcome any new male players and are ready and prepared for growth in the new year” explained Michelle Barnes, President of Jordan Springs Netball Club.

Any males that are interested in playing with the club are welcome to contact them for more information, ahead of the new season which takes to the court at Jamison Park in Penrith from April 2023.

More information will be made available in the new year on the Facebook page and website.

For more, search Jordan Springs Netball Club on Facebook, visit their website at www.jordanspringsnetballclub.com.au or email jsnetball@gmail.com.

HEALTH MATTERS

Ulcerative Colitis - How we came to Understand that Vitamin B5 may be Involved?

Many animal models for studying colitis exist. Most use rectal instillation of irritants such as acetic acid, ethanol, trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide, or oral ingestion of sulphated polysaccharides to generate colon inflammation. These animal models don’t resemble human ulcerative colitis either in terms of causation, at the tissue level appearance, or how human UC develops over time. The real clues, to what may cause human UC came from observations of a nutritional form of colitis in pigs.

Last month’s article suggested that a compound called “Co enzyme-A” may play a key role in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) in humans.

Co enzyme-A is made in the body of all mammals from Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient which must be gotten from the diet.

Vitamin B5 deficiency often develops in animals (particularly pigs) fed corn, because corn/soybean meal is deficient in pantothenic acid. Dietary deficiency of Vitamin B5 causes Ulcerative Colitis (among other problems) in pigs.

This was first illustrated in the early last century. Dietary Vitamin B5 deficiency leads first to a low free CoA level in pig colon cells, then severe colonic inflammation, wall thickening,

oedema, excessive mucus discharge and bloody diarrhoea. In fact, this Colitis in pigs exactly resembles UC in humans:

1. Free Co enzyme-A concentration in pig colonic mucosal cells and UC patients are both low

2. Colitis appears first at the rectum, then spreads toward the caecum as disease worsens in pigs and human UC

3. Similar tissue inflammatory changes occur with appearance of crypt abscesses, and mucus cell depletion.

In pigs, the chain of events is: Low dietary Vitamin B5 low Vitamin B5 levels in colonic cells low free CoA levels in colon cells Colitis.

Vitamin B5 supplementation easily reverses this chain of events, and the pig Colitis heals, commencing at the caecum and progressing toward the rectum.

While simple Vitamin B5 deficiency isn’t sufficient to induce UC in man, it was:

1. The clear similarity of Vitamin B5 deficiency Colitis in pigs to UC in humans, and

2. The similarly low free Co enzyme-A levels in human and pig colonic cells during Colitis that first lead medical scientists to suspect that low free Co enzyme-A may also lead to UC in humans.

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness

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Local resident Belinda was all set and prepared for gastric sleeve surgery, when she began losing weight during the pre-operation diet, but she was starving.

She decided to start herself on Lite n’ Easy and ended up feeling so great and never had to go through with the surgery. “After the ‘pre-op’ diet, it made me realise I didn’t have to starve myself to lose weight” explained Belinda.

Belinda kick started her weight loss with Jump Start. Jump Start is a two week program designed to kick weight loss into high gear. Based on the science of calories in versus calories burnt, it combines five days of normal, healthy eating (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) with two days of intermittent fasting. Results from 1,600 survey participants revealed that 88% of people lost weight.

“This helps to increase your weekly calorie deficit which may accelerate your weight loss in those first two weeks, giving Australians the motivation, they need to continue,” said Accredited Practising Dietitian for Lite n’ Easy Ashleigh Jones.

“On intermittent fasting days, breakfast and morning snacks are removed. This reduces the weekly calorie intake by approximately 600 to 800 calories. For optimum results increasing water intake and exercise will assist further along with avoiding alcohol,” Ashleigh said.

A recent study by Torrens University shed light on the sad state of Australia’s obesity epidemic. The number of Australians who are overweight and obese is now the highest on record.

“What the current science indicates is that weight loss really comes down to eating less and moving more. The problem is that this isn’t always easy to do. People need help putting these principles into practice, and a program such as Jump Start may be the key to helping people lose weight,” Ashleigh added.

Belinda has now lost 35kgs without the need to go under the knife, “I know my dear (late) Mum would not have wanted me to go through with surgery, and I feel like somewhere, somehow, deep down she played a hand in helping me come to this realisation” she said.

Even her own Doctor was shocked by the results. “My doctor was even pleased I didn’t go ahead with the surgery, convincing me I didn’t owe the surgeon anything” she ended.

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