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NAIDOC TUESDAY 9 JULY CAMDEN COUNCIL, 70 CENTRAL AVENUE, ORAN PARK
NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions and achievements of Indigenous Australians.
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To celebrate NAIDOC there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony, at 10.30am followed by a Community Fun Day from 11am - 2pm.
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True Community Spirit The local community came together last month to support Macarthur mums Julie Gravina, Cassie Michel and Jessica Gowans, who held a cake stall at Bunnings Gregory Hills and raised over $5,000 for Jeans for Genes. The inspirational trio were joined by their children Charlize (4), Iluka (4) and Henry (5) who are featured in this year’s national Jeans for Genes campaign, which is the iconic campaign that raises funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). “We were blown away to raise over $5,000 from the stall, of which we saw $4,545 raised from selling cakes, and the rest from selling merchandise and from generous donations made directly to Jeans for Genes on the day. “When we put the word out about our fundraiser, we were overwhelmed to have every baked item donated by local small bakery businesses, as well as locals who love to bake. Thanks to social media we were able to put the word out about our sale into the community through local message boards. We sold out by lunch time!” smiled Jessica Gowans. With 7 children featured this year in the national Jeans for Genes campaign, it was amazing to find that Julie, Cassie and Jessica’s children (who make up 3) are all local. This was a great opportunity for the mums to run a fundraiser and to advocate together for Jeans for Genes. “We are passionate about supporting CMRI to find better treatments and cures for childhood disease, not just for our children, but for all children who have a birth defect or genetic disease. 1 in 20 kids have a birth defect or genetic disease, which means there are a lot of families in Macarthur who also hope for better treatments and cures for their children.” said Jessica. They plan on having another bake sale closer to Jeans for Genes Day. Keep an eye out on social media! Jessica will also be running in this year’s City 2 Surf for Team Jeans for Genes (https://city2surf2019.everydayhero.com/au/jessica-gowans) Jeans for Genes Day will be held on Friday 2nd August. If you would like to raise money or donate, head to www. jeansforgenes.org.au.
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Cameron’s Passion for Wildlife Harrington Park’s Cameron Constance is not your average wildlife conservationist. The 17-year-old has started Constance Conservation to help raise awareness about local wildlife through education and land management. “I started Constance Conservation about mid last year and it was really started as a platform to voice a wildlife conservation message and to educate people on not only local wildlife, but wildlife worldwide. The impact of urban development and habitat loss not only within Australia but worldwide ignites my passion for wildlife and motivates me to want to work constantly towards helping and making a difference in wildlife conservation” Cameron told the Oran Park Gazette. He first became involved with wildlife conservation three years ago, whilst doing volunteer work for Bushcare. From there he was given the chance to speak at a peaceful koala rally, where he met similar people who were doing good work for our local community. “This inspired me to get involved with conservation locally. I was always out in the bush and learning about wildlife and so I just started contacting organisations to see what I could do to help make a difference, before starting my own path” he said. With Constance Conservation in its infancy at a grassroots level, Cameron’s vision is to grow it through media and conservation work and to make it into something much bigger, with the aim to run and participate in larger conservation projects in the future. Locally, some of the places he likes to explore through his wildlife conservation include Georges River Reserve, Freres Crossing, Burragorang, Australian Botanic Gardens and Smiths Creek Reserve. Although there’s not one particular person that inspires him the most, it’s a range of people like Sir David Attenborough, Steve Irwin as well as people locally fighting hard for our wildlife that motivate him. “The future for Constance Conservation is very important. I want to make a real difference and showcase just how wonderful and worth saving our wildlife is in Australia. I would love to have Constance Conservation involved with bushland management all over NSW and improve habitat for wildlife. My end goal is that I want to make wildlife documentaries, to reach a larger audience and present them in such a way using my personality to help engage with and educate people all over the world. This has always been a dream of mine from a very young age” ended Cameron. U Cameron Constance | Image: www.facebook.com/constanceconservation
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Residents and visitors are invited to stare into space and see what’s written in the stars at Camden Council’s twinkling stargazing event! The event, which will be held on Thursday 11 July, 4:00pm8:00pm, in Town Park, Oran Park (opposite Oran Park Library), will host Macarthur Astronomical Society (MacAstro). Staff from MacAstro, and Council, will be on-hand to help residents of all ages spot different stars, moons and the galaxy through high powered telescopes. MacAstro President, Alan Hobbs, encourages attendees to bring a torch with red cellophane. “Bright lights will hinder what we can see through the telescopes and the red cellophane will limit the negative effect on your eyes� Mr Hobbs said. “We’ll be able to spot up to four moons with lots of features and details visible. The gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, will also be visible, plus an assortment of nebulae and star clusters. “Patience is key – it can take a little bit of practice to learn how to operate a telescope. But, with our help, you’ll be able to view the universe with a great amount of detail and make your experience the best possible�. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said residents are also able to stargaze in the comfort of their own homes, with Camden Council Libraries’ free lending telescope collection. “There are seven telescopes available for library members to enjoy� Cr Fedeli said. “All you have to do is put your name on the reservation list. When your name is next, you’ll be able to borrow the kit for one month with the option to extend. It’s a terrific amount of time to get real hands-on experience!� The stargazing event is free, with attendees able to donate to MacAstro on the night. For more information, call Oran Park Library on 4656 5645 or visit library.camden.nsw.gov.au.
Oran Park Probus Club
Oran Park Probus Club is a social club for retired and semiretired people. Probus Clubs aim to develop friendship, fun and fellowship amongst like-minded people. Members attend monthly meetings and are encouraged to participate in various activities which include craft, Coffee and Chat sessions held at various venues, lunches, day trips and longer tours. A highlight of the meetings are the guest speakers who cover a wide range of topics. At our last meeting the speaker discussed estate planning and legal issues that affect us as we age. Our next speaker will talk about eye health and macular degeneration. Oran Park Probus Club would like to invite potential new members to come along to a meeting, as a visitor, to see how we operate. You will be welcomed. The next meeting of Oran Park Probus Club will be held at the NewLife Church, corner of Central Avenue and Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park on Tuesday July 2, 9.30am for 10am start. For further information, please contact the secretary. Mob: 0410758755 Email: oranpark@ probusclubs.com.au U Another tremendous Probus Club turnout | Image Supplied
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Brand New Howard Park Opened at Gregory Hills
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The community of Gregory Hills welcomed its newest facility recently with the opening of the muchanticipated Howard Park. The newest park to come from Dart West Developments features a playground that caters to a diverse range of age groups. These include a fenced infant area, play equipment suitable for school age children that includes slides and a huge climbing net, as well as something for the older kids including a half basketball court and outdoor ping pong tables. Suitably landscaped to provide much needed shade from the sun, Howard Park will also feature seated areas and water drinking fountains. Conveniently located within the heart of Gregory Hills, Howard Park sits between the newly opened Gregory Hills Town Centre and the site for the future Gregory Hills Public School. Senior Development Manager for Dart West Developments, Michael Sacca said, “Howard Park will be the bustling centre of the Gregory Hills community. Located right in the centre of Gregory Hills, all residents will enjoy its diversity and urban feel. We can’t wait for the residents of Gregory Hills along with the greater regional community to come and check it out!” The opening of this exciting community facility is just one of many coming from the popular residential estate. With the recent opening of its very own town centre, sports fields and community centre, Gregory Hills is proving to be the community
that has it all. Howard Park has been delivered by Dart West Developments as part of the Gregory Hills Voluntary Planning Agreement with Camden Council. The park will be owned and managed by Camden Council. Y Aerial view of Howard Park | Image: Dart West Developments
Charges Laid Over Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Narellan A woman has been charged after a pedestrian died in hospital, following a crash at Narellan in May. An 81-year-old Narellan woman was walking across Camden Valley Way, Narellan, about 1.20pm Thursday 9 May 2019, when she was allegedly struck by a BMW driving east. The driver, a 60-year-old woman from Carnes Hill, stopped and rendered assistance to the pedestrian, assisted by other members of the public. Officers from Camden Police Area Command established a crime scene and with the assistance of the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The older woman was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition where she later died. The driver was uninjured but was taken to hospital for mandatory testing. About 3pm Thursday 13 June 2019, the driver attended Liverpool Police Station and spoke with investigators where she was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and negligent driving occasioning death. She was granted conditional bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on Monday 8 July 2019. Her drivers’ licence was also suspended.
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Ingredients 3/4 medium sized butternut pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, chopped 2 medium potatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1-1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder salt and cracked black pepper 2 1/2 cups Massel vegetable liquid stock 1 cup full cream chilli powder to taste, if desired Method 1. Place pumpkin, potatoes, onion, curry powder and stock in a large slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for several hours until vegetables are tender. 2. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Using a food processor or stick blender, process until smooth. 3. Stir through the cream and chilli powder (if desired). Warm the soup through again, season to taste and serve.
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Quick Pastry Dessert with Berries and Custard Ingredients 2 (25 x 25cm) puff pastry sheets 1 egg, beaten 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 300g mixed berries, fresh or frozen Warm custard, to serve Icing sugar, to dust Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut each pastry sheet into four triangles, brush with egg and place on a greased baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. 2. Meanwhile, place sugar and 60ml (1/4 cup) water in a pan over medium heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Increase the heat to high and boil for 1-2 minutes. Add the berries and cook for a further 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. 3. To serve, place one pastry triangle on each plate, then top with some warm custard and a spoonful of berries. Finish with a second pastry triangle and a dusting of icing sugar. Source: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/quick-pastry-dessert-berriescustard/da16bb0f-bfcc-48a8-977b-f7df5729273a
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Macarthur BMX to Host BMX Camp Looking for something exciting for the kids in the school holidays? Macarthur BMX Club was established in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic parents. Located at the Hilder Road sporting hub at Elderslie, the club has now grown to be the second largest club in Australia. BMX is a sport for the whole family with riders aged from 2 years old to 65+, where you can ride for fun or race for glory. Macarthur BMX has had club members represent across NSW, Australia and the World. With BMX being a year-round sport, they can cater for all. During the school holidays, Macarthur BMX will be hosting a 2-day Sports Camp Australia on the 10th and 11th of July. The SCA Under Armour BMX Camp at Macarthur BMX Club is the ultimate extreme sports camp experience! With a perfect mix of skill work and fun on the track, every camper will gain confidence and make new friends. BMX Camp in Macarthur is proudly supported by Macarthur BMX Club, offering riders the opportunity to improve dramatically in a short period of time and feel more comfortable performing their favourite skills and tricks. With a fun, safe and healthy learning environment provided by their camp instructors, your child is sure to be a happy camper by the end of it. All riders are welcome to attend, the only requirements include; bike, long sleeve shirt and pants, helmet (street or full face) and gloves. For more information, go to https://www. sportscampsaustralia.com.au/bike/bmx/sca-under-armourbmx-camp-macarthur/. You can also follow their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/macarthurbmx/ or call on 0468 884803.
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30th Annual Quilt Exhibition Camden Country Quilters Guild will be hosting their 30th Annual Quilt Exhibition, at the Camden Civic Centre (Oxley Street in Camden), on Saturday 27th July from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday 28th July from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Camden Country Quilters Guild is now in their 30th year! Where has the time gone? It all started when Denise Lawler, a local patchwork shop owner, had a flash of inspiration whilst working at the shop in November 1989. “We need a local guild” she said. Kaye Brown’s mother, Joan Goff, a member of Camden CWA, booked the CWA rooms in Murray Street in Camden to have their first meeting in February 1990. About 50 people turned up that Saturday afternoon - so Camden Country Quilters began. Lorraine Wheeler and Kaye Brown decided they would have a quilt show that first year and as they say the rest is history. Since that time, 28 Exhibitions have been held in the AH & I Hall at Camden Showground and now it’s time for a new chapter to begin. They now have a new venue and a new weekend. Their 30th Exhibition will be held on the last weekend in July, Saturday 27th and Sunday, 28th July at the Camden Civic Centre. With a growing Guild, the extra space will be welcome. They can now take advantage of the larger auditorium and do justice to their member’s quilts. There will also be the extra room for an amazing merchant hall and sales table. Camden Country Quilters have supported the local community with giving quilts and raising funds for many organisations and charities in the past 30 years. There will be a quilt raffle, merchant hall and refreshments available and entry will be $6.00. For enquiries, contact Chris Boardman on 0413 762028 or email boardmanc612@gmail. com.
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Celebrate Camden’s First Winter Wonderland Larkin Place will be transformed into an exciting winter wonderland, for Camden’s first-ever Winterfest event! The inaugural event will be Camden Council’s first massive threeday event, running from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July, 10am-9pm. The main attraction will be an ice rink and, for $5, attendees will be able to skate for 20 minutes at a time. There will also be a number of free exciting activities lined up for residents at the event, including: • Entertainment and performances; • Face painting; • Jumping castles; • A Winter-themed market, for a spot of shopping; and • Food and drink. Argyle Street, which runs parallel to Larkin Place, will also be a hive of activity. There will be buskers and street performers providing entertainment throughout Camden Town Centre, local restaurants offering Winter-themed menus, Friday night
socials to enjoy and so much more. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said the Winter-themed event was a celebration of the improvements made to Argyle Street and the Camden Town Centre. “This is our most historic centre and it’s very dear to us and our residents” she said. “We’ve been working hard on this area and have made a number of exciting improvements. We’ve undertaken extensive landscaping work, upgraded and widened footpaths and the road, installed new, energy-efficient street lighting on multifunctional poles and so much more. “We’ve also installed new fairy-lights in the Jacaranda trees along Argyle Street. On Saturday 13 July, I will be officially turning on all of the new fairy-lights. “I’m encouraging all our residents to enjoy this beautiful part of the world. Enjoy the activities, eat some great food and support some of our fantastic local businesses”. Camden Council is working closely with the Argyle Street Business Collective to offer an exciting program of events for the remainder of the year to celebrate the Camden Town Centre, including a bigger and better Jacaranda Festival later this year. For more information, visit camden.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/ event-calendar. U All things Winter | Image Supplied
FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK
Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish Recently I revisited a resource that was produced by the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay that offered the following reflection: “Pope Francis acknowledges the challenges posed by today’s extraordinary advances in human communications which is like stepping into “a flood tide” of opportunities to mingle and encounter, embrace and support one another. While chaotic, these greater possibilities for communication can become “a genuine experience of fraternity, a caravan of solidarity, a sacred pilgrimage”. At the same time we must resist the temptation to isolate ourselves, to escape and take refuge in the comfort of our privacy, desiring interpersonal relationships provided by sophisticated equipment, by screens and systems which can be switched on and off on command. The Gospel tells us constantly to run the risk of a face-to-face encounter with others, with their physical presence which challenges us, with their pains and pleas, with their joy which infects us in our close and continuous interaction” As the suburbs in which we live and work continue to exponentially grow – and more and more homes are built and businesses are opened - I think no matter what our background or way of life we are called (both individually and collectively) not to allow ourselves to be robbed of community. Let us not be people who seek “to hide or keep apart from others, or quietly flit from one place or task to another, without creating deep and stable bonds.” As Pope Francis once said: the Good News means “learning to find Jesus in the faces of others, in their voices, in their pleas” COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Recently moved into Oran Park Town? Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, the Oran Park Town Development Team would like to welcome you! To receive your Welcome Gift and Information Pack. Please Contact the Sales Office on 9043 7500
Wednesday 10am (During School terms) PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquiries: www.newlifeanglican. org.au/wp/playtime
Saturday 6 July, 3 August (1st Saturday of the month) Cobbitty Village Markets Where: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty. Enquiries: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au
Wednesday + Thursday + Friday 10 am BIBS (Babies into books) Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers. 10am Wednesday @ Oran Park Library 10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @Narellan Library
Tuesday 10am –11.30am Community Playgroup Oran Park Library Community Room 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570 Benevolent Society 0450 840 188
Wednesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Sprouts Academy (tuition). For information
call Inderpreet on 0449 573 927 or email sproutsacademy.au@gmail.com Wednesdays + Saturdays Storytime @ Oran Park Library, 11am Wednesdays, 10.30am Saturdays Thursday 9:30am –11am (During School Terms) Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran Park St Mary Mackillop Catholic Parish 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park Cost: $2.00 per child / per week Little Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run by St.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome. Phone: (02) 4648 2226 Parish Office Email: oranpark@dow.org.au
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Article Written + Submitted by: University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden A: 410 Werombi Road, Camden NSW 2570 | P: 4655 0777
Rethinking Kennel Cough The name “kennel cough� can be a bit misleading - you might think that if your dog never goes into boarding kennels, they don’t need to be vaccinated. However, any social contact with other dogs from outside your home can put your pooch at risk. Veterinary professionals now prefer “infectious canine cough� to describe this disease. Infectious canine cough causes a distinctive “honking� cough, often compared to a goose honk. Affected dogs may also have a runny nose, sneezing, lethargy, and loss of appetite. Although the majority of cases are not serious and resolve without treatment, the inflammation in your dog’s respiratory tract can still be very painful. Importantly, they are also at risk of passing the cough on to someone else! If your dog comes into contact with other dogs in the neighbourhood, whether it’s at the park or going for a walk around the block, they may benefit from yearly vaccinations. Speak to your Uni Vets Camden today about vaccination to achieve the right level of protection for you and your dog. U Image Supplied | Shutterstock
At District Gazette, we have chosen to align ourselves with a charity that is very close to our hearts. We support the Lung Foundation Australia, by giving a percentage of all advertising revenue and hosting fundraising events to support Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, through their IPF Program. In memory of the late, courageous, strong and determined, Wendy Frame
Apollo 11 to STEM and the Next Giant Leap WSU Campbelltown Campus, Building 30, Goldsmith Avenue, Campbelltown
21 July Macarthur Astronomical Society is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing/Moonwalk on 21 July 1969. They will have six NASA/JPL scientists to talk to us on their current explorations in a panel discussion and a series of six STEM lectures during the day. The iconic Australian movie "The Dish" will be shown - go to this link for ticketing. https://www.trybooking.com/BCBQU
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