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Kate’s big moment

By Kerrie Martin

AT the Fernhill Picnic Race Day on Saturday 18 October, a very special collaboration will occur on the Main Stage. Local performer, and Picnics Ambassador Brittanie Shipway, will partner with Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Student, Kate Field and perform to the crowd.

Nordoff-Robbins is an inspirational not-for-profit charity assisting those less advantaged in the community to transform their lives through the power of Music Therapy.

Kate has has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in addition to complex anxiety issues. The staff at NordoffRobbins Music Therapy see this special performance as an integral part of her music therapy journey.

“We are very excited for Kate and this opportunity to showcase her spectacular vocal talent alongside Picnic’s Ambassador, Brittanie Shipway,” said Nordoff-Robbins CEO Belinda Leonard.

“Kate’s performance is part of her music therapy journey and forms another milestone in working with her music therapist to manage her anxiety to the extent that she is able to perform in front of a large crowd.”

Brittanie Shipway, who lives locally and shot to fame after her powerful performances on The Voice, volunteered a year ago at the NordoffRobbins complex at Nepean University.

“I have always had an interest in music therapy,” Brittanie said.

“The rehearsal with Kate went so well, it is a really big thing for someone to come out and sing before the public.

“At the rehearsal last week Kate was phenomenal - she put me to shame!”

Kate’s performance with Brittanie is another reason to circle Saturday September 18 on your calendar and head to Fernhill Picnic Race Day!

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From the Journo’s Desk

by Greg Martin

FERNHILL THIS SATURDAY I’VE BEEN to more race meetings than most of you have had Sunday lunches.

I served my cadetship on the racing staff of the old Daily Mirror where I learned about racing – and drinking, punting and life in general – from the likes of turf greats such as Ossie Imber, Pat Farrell, Bert Lillye, Tommy Brassel, Ken Callander and John Holloway.

In those days the regular racing was conducted at Canterbury on Wednesday, one of the provincial courses (Hawkesbury, Kembla, Wyong, Gosford) on the Thursday and either Randwick, Rosehill or Warwick Farm on Saturday.

I never missed a meeting during my time as a turf-sports writer on the Mirror – so to say I loved the Sport of Kings was to say Clive Palmer liked having seconds.

Down the years since I’ve been to race meetings all over the place – from bush picnic meetings to all the major tracks in Australia and overseas.

Win or lose, you always enjoy a day at the races – although the enjoyment is stronger if you leave the course with plenty in your kick!

But around this time last year I had the opportunity to attend the first Fernhill Estate Picnic Race Day – and I can honestly report it was one of my very best days at the races.

Sure I managed to fluke a few winners but what made it memorable was the beautiful setting and the fun-filled atmosphere.

Sure the organisers had a few minor hiccups which are to be expected at “first go” but I just know they will be rectified this year, ensuring all and sundry enjoy their day at the races.

Folks, please support the Fernhill Estate Picnic Race day to the hilt.

Put on your good clobber, snip the bank manager and get along to historic Fernhill this Saturday.

This is an event we want to have here for many years to come.

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New Chamber CEO

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New team: Ann (in white jacket) with Penrith Valley Chamber board members. Photo: Steve Koen

GINA Field, newly appointed President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Ann King as Interim CEO for the chamber.

“Ann comes to us with an impressive background of achievement in both the public and private sector, Gina said.

“Transforming organisations to be more customer focused, growing businesses profitably and ensuring strong networks of support has been her forte.”

Having worked for over 25 years in leadership roles of organisations such as RMS, Vodafone and NIB, Ann’s people focus and commercial savvy can only benefit Chamber

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“Ann will work with the board to ensure we expand our membership base, improve services and build collaborative networks to support our businesses,” Gina said.

Ann has had a connection with the Penrith area over many years. commented “My family is based in the Hawkesbury and I have conducted business in the Nepean Valley many times, I look forward to being able to support the Chamber moving forward,” she said.

The board would like to express their thanks to both Peter McGhee and Jill Woods for bringing them this far and offer support to Ann as she works from this foundation.

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Werrington arterial gets green light FIONA Scott MP, Member for Lindsay, has announced the Australian and New South Wales Governments were committing $70 million towards the Werrington Arterial Road Stage 1 upgrade.

“We said we would deliver the infrastructure for 21st Century for the people of Western Sydney and we are doing just that,” Fiona Scott said.

“This new funding now increases our joint Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan to $3.6 billion which will boost the region’s capacity to capitalise on the economic gains from developing an airport at Badgerys Creek.

“The other significant factor in this infrastructure investment is that it will release help the residents of Werrington, St Marys, Claremont Meadows and neighbouring suburbs by cutting travelling times to and from the M4.

“This project will create a new link between the Great Western Highway and the M4 Motorway by widening Kent Road and Gipps Street into a four lane dual carriageway.

“Another benefit is the new northsouth corridor will also give the St Marys industrial area better access to major freight routes, and help

Fiona Scott, Federal Member for Lindsay with Jamie Briggs, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure.

cater for western Sydney’s growing population.

“Environmental assessment, project design and community consultation have already been done, which means we are well progressed

and ready to start construction early in 2015 with completion expected in the second half of 2016.

“Our joint $3.6 billion investment over 10 years in major infrastructure upgrades will create up to 4,000 new

jobs, making Western Sydney an even better place to live and do business,” Fiona Scott added.

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies said the project would cut journey times for residents travelling to the M4 motorway, employment growth areas and the proposed future airport at Badgerys Creek.

“This is an exciting milestone for the project with tenders now open for the Werrington Arterial Road Stage 1 project until Wednesday 12 November,” Tanya Davies said.

“It means work is on track to start early next year with the NSW and Federal Governments fully funding this important infrastructure project” said Tanya Davies.

“The project includes widening a 2 kilometre section of the Kent Road and Gipps Street corridor to four lanes,” Tanya Davies said.

Londonderry MP Bart Bassett said it was good to see the project given the green light. ``I am proud that years of lobbying and then working with my fellow MP colleagues has finally paid off, with new infrastructure projects soon to make the lives of north western and western Sydney residents easier,’’ Mr Bassett said.

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Don’t forget Aus Day noms EACH year the Australia Day awards celebrate the contributions and talents of Penrith people.

If you admire someone for making a difference to the Penrith community, then give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for a 2015 Australia Day Award.

Nominations close 14 November 2014.

Award Categories are: Penrith Citizen of the Year Penrith Young Citizen of the Year (16-25 years) Penrith Sports Person of the Year Penrith’s Local Hero (community services award) Penrith Local Appreciation Award (community services award) Selection criteria: • Demonstrated excellence in their field • Contribution to the Penrith community • An inspirational role model for the community If you need assistance submitting a nomination, or have any questions, telephone (02) 4732 7736 or email events@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Nominate a top cop IT IS that time of year again where we have the opportunity to acknowledge those of our boys and girls in blue who are so passionate about their police work that they go over and above the call of duty.

The St Marys Police Officer of the Year nominations are now open and run until February 16th next year.

Members of the public are encouraged to put pen to paper if they’ve had a personal dealing with a police officer who has exceeded their expectations.

Often police work is thought of as “catching crims” but there’s a lot more to the job than that, including attending vehicle accidents, checking on citizens’ welfare and delivering bad news to families of victims.

Civilians who have an experience with police are often not in the right mind frame at the time to appreciate the service, so this is a great way to say that thank you that you not have had the chance to before.

The award acknowledges outstanding acts of courage, compassion, understanding or devotion to duty provided to the local community during 2014.

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Wallacia-Mulgoa, the star-studded yearly event is always well sponsored and attended.

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A well-received donation

By Kerrie Martin

THE raging fires that occurred this time last year were beginning to lick at the fences of the Nepean Raceway, but the racetrack home to the City of Penrith Motorcycle Club was saved from any extensive damage due to the quickthinking firefighters.

Every year, following their annual charity event, the club chooses a recipient for any left over funds and so they decided this year’s beneficiary should be the Castlereagh Rural Fire Service.

And boy did they choose a thankful recipient - being a small organisation, the guys at Castlereagh operate off very limited funds so they were pretty blown away when they heard a donation was coming their way.

The Motorcycle Club’s President, Roy Gay took great pleasure in presenting the cheque for just under $2,500 to the firefighters.

“I’d have to say they were the most appreciative of any recipient of our donation ever,” Roy said.

“They were a great bunch of blokes, we had a great laugh and a

chat and they were just so rapt.”

The annual charity event attracts spectators from far and wide to witness the thrills and spills of the motorbike races and to enjoy a great family day out.

And to add to the excitement, on top of the usual four lap races the event hosted two 25 lap races.

The 200-plus strong membership at the City of Penrith Motorcycle Group consists of all ages - from children to seniors.

Wally Cox, a member in his mid seventies, thoroughly enjoys every minute of it.

“In my race I was beaten by a spritely 71 year old,” he laughed.

The City of Penrith Motor Cycle Club’s goal is to promote and enhance motorcycle sports and a positive Club image to the broader community.

They race almost every weekend throughout the year and always welcome new members. Their home track is the Nepean Raceway at

Castlereagh (between Penrith and Richmond in NSW) and their senior and junior members are involved in dirt track, sidecars and speedway disciplines.

The club encourages the highest standards of sportsmanship and offers members access to coaching clinics to help develop their skills and knowledge which makes for safer, more competitive riding.

For more information about the club, email cpmcc1@hotmail.com

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Work for the dole Safety boost for stations FEDERAL Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott MP was joined last week by the Assistant Minister for Employment Luke Hartsuyker at the Penrith St Vincent de Paul store to see firsthand the success of the Coalition Government’s Work for the Dole programme.

Ms Scott praised St Vincent de Paul for supporting young job seekers.

“The Work for the Dole programme at St Vincent de Paul in Penrith is giving young job seekers the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and attitudes employers are looking for while giving something back to the community that supports them,” Miss Scott said.

“Participants are learning new skills in customer service, merchandising, cash handling, and loading and unloading operations. At the same time they are supporting the work of a vital local charity.

“The Coalition is absolutely committed to helping more young Australians into the workforce and MAX Employment and St Vincent de Paul are shining examples of how by working together we can deliver real employment opportunities.”

Assistant Minister Hartsuyker said the government launched the revamped Work for the Dole arrangements on 1 July this year in 18 targeted locations across Australia, including the Nepean/ Outer Western Sydney employment area.

“As part of the revamped programme, Work for the Dole Coordinators have been engaged as the first point of contact for organisations wishing to be involved and offer places to eligible to young job seekers,” he said.

“In the Nepean/Outer Western Sydney area, Max Employment and OCTEC are jointly providing Work for the Dole coordinator services.

“Work for the Dole is part of a range of initiatives introduced by the Government to help more job seekers move from welfare into work, including the Job Commitment Bonus, Restart incentive, and Relocation Assistance.”

NSW Premier and Minister for western Sydney Mike Baird and Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies announced last week that safety and security improvements will be delivered to St Marys and Werrington stations as part of the NSW Government’s Park and Travel Safety Program.

“Customer safety is the number one priority to the NSW Government and we want to ensure that customers feel safe, whether on board public transport, waiting for a train or walking to and from a bus or their car,” Mr Baird said.

“Many safety and security improvements will be rolled out, many of them in western Sydney, where we know public transport patronage is among the highest across the network.

“St Marys and Werrington stations have been identified as priority locations for security upgrades, with both stations to receive improved fencing and updated CCTV. Mrs Davies said the work was expected to get underway very soon and be completed early next year.

“This is another important project that will improve the daily commute for so many people of this community,” Mrs Davies said.

Penrith City Councillor and Liberal Candidate for Londonderry, Bernard Bratusa, also welcomed the investment in customer safety.

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“We want to encourage even more people to catch public transport - these safety upgrades to our local stations will help give people peace of mind, particularly those people who start work early or arrive home late at night,” Mr Bratusa said.

Mrs Davies said that since May 2012 police have made more than 5,300 arrests, more than 10,000 charges and issued more than 100,000 infringements.

‘I’m proud to be part of a government that is investing so heavily in making train travel as safe as possible,” Mrs Davies said.

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Gaels’ generous donation

By Greg Martin

PENRITH Gaels Club has come to the aid of Nepean Volunteer Services’ Aid for Causes Club with a donation of $1000.

The NVS’s Aid For Causes Club commenced as a knit-for-causes group which has been able to provide 220 items such as scarves, mittens and beanies to the homeless in the Penrith Local Government Area.

Aid For Causes, now with the warmer weather arriving, is now focusing on knitting soft toys for Christmas which will be distributed to those in need within our community.

The generous grant from the Gaels club will be used to assist in purchasing materials for the Aid For Causes Club members to knit their soft toys in the lead-up to Christmas.

Nepean Volunteer Services executive officer, Brigitte Madeiski, is thankful to the Gaels club for its generous donation.

“The club’s generosity will ensure that many of the less fortunate children in our community will be given a present to treasure this Christmas,” Brigitte said.

Nepean Volunteer Services is

a community-based, non-profit organisation, auspicing four services to assist the community.

NVS auspices the following 4 services: • Volunteer Referral Service recruits volunteers for various organisations.

• Nepean Neighbour Aid Service has volunteers who provide social support via home visits to frail aged and people with disabilities.

• Nepean Volunteer Support Program provides free training to services utilising volunteers.

• Community Visitors Scheme has volunteers visit to provide social support to clients in Nursing homes and Hostels.

These services provide volunteers with support meetings, appreciation lunches and ongoing training is offered for skill development.

“The Aid For Causes Club is a newly-developed venture which the community is invited to participate in,” said Brigitte.

“At present we are looking to promote the club within the community.

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For further information on Nepean Volunteer Services’ Aid for Causes Club, contact Kim Vlotman, NVS’s Nepean Neighbour Aid coordinator on (02) 4721 7572.

OAK re-signs THE Panthers are delighted that OAK has re-signed as the club’s major sponsor for the next two years, in a deal that caps off a stellar 2014 season both on, and off the field.

The deal will see OAK continue to hold the logo rights to the front and back of our jerseys for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

Chief Commercial Officer for Panthers Group Justin Pascoe says OAK has been a valuable part of the club’s growth over the last few years.

“This extension is a reflection of the strength of the brand OAK and the capability of the Panthers organisation to work in conjunction with their partners to achieve their set objectives. The Panthers are very privileged to be able to continue working closely with OAK for a further two years and we look forward to OAK being a part of the continual transformation of the Panthers organisation.”

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A relaxed evening of music, storytelling and healing as Geoff shares on Love, Grace & Mercy. Together we will celebrate all that we are and shall be in Him. Time: Friday 7:30pm Venue: New Horizons Community Church – 8/516 Great Western Highway St Marys Cost: A free will offering will be received during the service

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Look out, snakes about!

By Sean Cade

SPRING is underway and with the warmer weather and the change of season our snakes and reptiles have emerged from their torpor. They will often search for warmth in the morning or afternoon when it is 30 plus degrees, to escape the hottest part of the day.

When it is cooler 18 -28 degrees, they will be out all day searching for food, shelter and mates.

The most common species of snake that we at Australian Snake Catchers encounter in the area are the Red Bellied Black Snake ( Pseudechis porphyriacus ) and the Eastern Brown Snake ( Pseudonaja Textilis ).

The Eastern Brown Snake is considered the second most venomous land snake on the planet, these snakes have a very active defence which is highlighted by it lifting its head and showing its throat much like a cobra, hence the name Pseudonaja Textilis meaning False Cobra.

Their main diet consists of rodents, small mammals and lizards. Their color will vary depending on their habitat, location and age; from sliver grey, light and dark tan-brown, brick orange to milk chocolate - so Identification can at times be difficult if you are not

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kids and pets away, keep an eye on where the snake goes if possible and call a professional.

experienced. The babies are a tan colored snake with black bands every 1cm or so down the length of its body and often mistaken for a tiger snake ( Notechis scutatus ).

They all generally maintain the two stripes across the back of their head Babies will be out and about from mid to late October until March/ April.

If left alone or not startled, they will go about their business without much fuss as they are extremely adapted to suburbia - moreso than any other snake. If, on the other hand it is threatened or provoked, it will defend itself without hesitation.

The Red Bellied Black Snake is not considered as dangerous as the Eastern Brown although it is still venomous and capable of inflicting a fatal bite. They are a timid species and one which will happily go in the opposite direction to

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If cornered or provoked it will also defend itself.

The Red Bellied Black Snake has a main diet of frogs, rodents, small mammals, lizards and snakes including each other. Identification is relatively straight forward - a black snake with a red belly. These snakes only produce their sperm in spring so they are currently out searching for a mate, as they only have until November. The babies will be the size of a HB pencil and are considered to be live born, but they are actually in an embryonic sac.

These will be seen from mid October until February.

The size of the snake has zero bearing on the potency of the venom venom is venom and only the volume will differ.

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Fernhill Picnics track gets official sign-off RACING NSW has given their official racetrack sign off for the Fernhill Picnic Race Day on Saturday 18 October.

After months of preparation and regular inspections, Racing NSW officials, headed by Stipendiary Steward Ray Livingstone, gave Fernhill Estate’s unique 2400m track the tick of approval.

“It’s an exciting day,” said Fernhill’s Chief Operating Officer, Tom Lawson.

“Following extensive improvements prior to last year’s race meeting, we’ve been following a strict maintenance schedule over the past 12 months to ensure the viability and integrity of the track remained intact. We are very appreciative of the assistance and guidance offered by Hawkesbury Race Club and Racing NSW.” Mr. Livingstone was joined by Hawkesbury Race Club CEO Brian Fletcher, race day commentator Ray Hadley and Fernhill Estate’s CEO Brenda Tripp. Picnics Ambassadors, former NRL player Trent Barrett and local performer and The Voice finalist, Brittanie Shipway was also in attendance, as well as Penrith Panthers Matt Moylan and Kevin Kingston.

Sydney’s only country races features a six race program commentated by 2GB’s Ray Hadley and all the action

have the chance to win a holiday to Hamilton Island or a corporate box to the T20 cricket and then cap off the day with the post-race concert!

General admission tickets are $30 (pre-purchased) or $40 on the day.

Children under 14 years are free. There is onsite parking or connecting shuttle bus services from local areas.

Gates open: 10.00am, First race: approximately 1.10pm, Post-race concert: approximately 5.30pm Book now at www.fernhillpicnics. com.au

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from Caulfield Cup Day will be live on the big screen. Full tote and bookmaker betting facilities are available.

But the action doesn’t stop on the track. Female fashion will be a draw card via the Luv My Bag Fashions on the Field, Meet & Greet with Penrith

Panthers Jamie Soward, Matt Moylan, Kevin Kingston and Holden Cup coach Trent Barrett. Children will be thoroughly entertained in the Outback Steakhouse Family Zone, and the Food Fare will offer a range of local and international cuisine. Patrons will also

THANK you to everyone who entered our competition to win one of six Fernhill Picnic Race tickets - the response was enormous. The answer to the competition question was of course, the exceptional Grand Flaneur.

The first six entries received were: Mrs A Mulray, Cambridge Park Mrs Lena Spiteri, Shalvey Nicole Bartolo, Llandilo Stephanie Dimech, St Marys Michael Cefai, Greystanes Belinda Dimech, St Clair Congratulations and enjoy the wonderful Fernhill Picnic Race Day!

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Remembrance Day ceremony THE loss of a child during pregnancy or infancy is a heartbreaking experience that many local parents unfortunately have had to endure.

Nepean Hospital is being pro-active in reaching out to parents who experience such devastation.

Local families who have been touched by a pregnancy or infant loss joined Nepean Hospital staff yesterday for a short but special ceremony to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, 15 October.

“Sadly, pregnancy and infant loss touches the lives of many families in our community.

Each week a number of families at Nepean Hospital are affected by a loss,” said Nepean Hospital Antenatal Ward Nurse Unit Manager, Shirley Hammond.

The ceremony gave families the opportunity to honour the lives of their little ones and to join with other members of the community touched by a pregnancy or infant loss.

Vale Bob Ausburn

By Greg Martin

IT is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of a former Legend of the Nepean, Bob Auburn, who was our subject in the July 18 edition last year.

Bob passed away on October 3, just after celebrating his 91st birthday and gleefully rejoicing the fact that he had once again passed his driving test to stay on the road.

A funeral service was held at St Stephen’s Church, Penrith, last Thursday, where a host of family members, friends and admirers congregated to celebrate the life of a truly wonderful man.

Bob became unwell during the night and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Sadly, he passed away about lunchtime the following day.

Bob, a legend in rowing circles, was an inspiration to many and a wonderful role model to the multitude of people who were fortunate enough to cross his path throughout his long, fulfilling life.

Bob is revered by generations of rowers who have represented Nepean Rowing Club since its inception in 1928.

Bob Ausburn was a true Legend of the Nepean.

As well as donning club colours in numerous events, Bob served as club captain and vice-captain, was a long-time selector and for decades developed a respected relationship with local media as the club’s publicity officer.

Bob was awarded a NRC life membership and he and his late, beloved wife, Eve, who was also an integral member of the club, had one of the club’s sleek foursomes boats

named in their honour.

Bob is survived by daughters, Jocelyn, Dale and Kim and sonin-law Peter, four grandchildren, Nigel, Linton, Dorian and Micah and Nigel’s wife Chrystie, two greatchildren, Oscar and Griffin and two sisters, Lisle (Lylie) Mitchell (101) and Winsome (Bonnie) Turner (84).

Rest in peace Bob – your time in this place made it a better place.

Raising funds to fight Tourette

By Greg Martin

THE Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia annual Charity Golf Day is on again – with around 100 golfers expected to play the magnificent course at Glenmore Heritage Valley at Mulgoa on October 31.

The inaugural golf day held last year was an outstanding success and the 2014 event is sure to be no exception.

Once again John Veitch and his Heartland Holden outfit head a long list of major sponsors including Up Hire, LG Electronics, Telstra, PPG Industries, Click Media, Nepean Podiatry, Time & People and Penrith Air Supply just to name a few.

The golfers – hackers and low handicappers alike - will participate in the 4-Ball Ambrose tournament.

Panthers legend, Royce Simmons, and current Hard Hitting Machine and game day ambassador Adam Docker will also be supporting the day.

Like many others, your writer always thought of Tourette Syndrome as an illness in which the sufferer couldn’t help slipping in a profanity every second word.

Done fine! Lee and Thomas Hampton (l) with co-organiser, Murray Rayner and Robyn Latimer, president of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia.

This form of TS is actually called “Coprolalia” and affects less than 10 per cent of sufferers.

Thomas Hampton, a local boy that suffers from TS, was the inspiration for the Charity Golf Day. In 2011 Thomas was diagnosed with TS and High Functioning Autism.

His Dad, Lee and best mate Murray Rayner, put together the TS Charity

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Golf Day to help provide awareness about the REAL Tourette Syndrome and raise much needed funds for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, which has very little support or awareness globally.

“We didn’t aim high – we just wanted to raise $8800 which was the same amount the TSAA had in profits from all its fundraising activities

in 2012,” Lee said.

But thanks to the support of local business, led by John Veitch, the day exceeded all expectations and $21,000 went into the TSAA kitty. Funds were raised through hole sponsorships, raffles and a huge auction as it will again this year.

“We also have Grey Gums licensee Sean Pittaway hosting our afternoon function and raffle at Grey Gums Hotel from 5 O’clock onwards.”

The money was used to fund a Tourette Syndrome Camp in 2014 – each camp costs $22,000 to run.

The camps are a godsend to the kids and their parents – offering loads of fun to the children, parents and carers and also great support and respite for parents and carers alike.

Thomas, now 10, is in Year 5 at Regentville Public School. Lee says the young fella “still does it tough at times” but the little Trojan he is, battles through with courage and with the wholehearted support of his family.

If you would like to make a donation or provide an auction item please contact Lee on 0408 880050 or email leehampton@live.com.au For more info on Tourette Syndrome go to www.tourette.org.au

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Legends of the Nepean

By Greg Martin

Phil Fehon – a servant to his God, family and the community.

PHILLIP Fehon received many honours throughout his long life including an Order of Australia Medal and a Papal Knighthood but for this truly remarkable man, his true rewards were the love of family, friends, community and his God. Phillip Fehon, OAM, KCSG, passed away at Newmarch House, Kingswood on October 1 – he and his wife of 63 years, Margaret, both lived at the ARV nursing home until her death in July, last year.

A large congregation of family – and what a family – friends and admirers attended his funeral service last Friday at St Finbar’s Church, Glenbrook.

Born at the family home in Concord December 17, 1927, Phillip Fehon was the first of three boys for Jack and Josie Fehon.

A keen athlete, Phillip was always a strong big brother for Terry and Adrian.

His leadership abilities were developed at a young age and he was troop leader at 2nd Ashfield Catholic Scout Troop and later became sports

captain at school.

Raised in a Catholic family and attending De la Salle College, Ashfield, meant he was aware that he may be called to a vocation and when he met Margaret Floyd at the Bethlehem College School fete in 1942 he knew that his vocation was that of married life.

At his 80th birthday he said: “I only ever had one girl-friend and I still do”.

Phillip and Margaret spent time together often at CYO events, including tennis, and were engaged in February 1949.

Phillip and Margaret both knew that their marriage was a vocation but when the priest said: “will you accept children lovingly from God”, they were not aware how many and how quickly.

After the wedding at St Vincent’s Catholic Church, Ashfield on December, 31 1949, Phillip and Margaret lived at Concord and by the the time they moved to Penrith in 1952, they had two children, Kevin and Maria.

They moved into a corrugated iron residence above the Atlantic Service Station at the corner of High

and Station streets.

Phillip managed the nearby fuel depot which was owned by his uncle, Leo Spies, a former mayor of Penrith.

Shortly after, with a growing family, they purchased land nearby and with help from family built a kit home that became the family home for them and their eight children for over 20 years.

Both worked tirelessly for their family whilst also helping others in the community through an astounding number of organisations.

Phil worked as an accountant for Neales, Chadwick Electrical Industries and Ron Mulock. In 1964 he commenced his accounting practice with three clients and seven children.

Later, one of those seven children, Peter, became a partner in the practice allowing Phil to combine work and family in a special way.

Committed to the local community, he was a member of the Penrith Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years and served on its executive committee for six, including one year as president.

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PHILLIP FEHON sustained them as did the wonderful community of friends and family.

With such a busy household there were many jobs to be done and the children were “encouraged” to help with chores and projects with Phillip leading the instructions.

“Dad taught his sons (and daughters) all the traditional male tasks around the house, “said son Peter.

“These myriad of tasks included lawn mowing, edging, painting, concreting, building, car-washing, checking pool chemicals, jumping in the bin, going to the tip, stoking the incinerator, turning the compost, cutting off the chickens heads and hanging them on the clothes line.”

One of the highlights of the year for Phil was cracker night with bigger and bigger bonfires and fireworks to entertain the children and grandchildren.

In fact he also seemed to enjoy “burning off” a little too much and on more than one occasion had to make a “donation” to the local RFS to show his gratitude after they came to get things back under control.

As ever, church was a big part of Phil and Margaret’s lives life and

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became a member of the board at Nepean District Hospital and then chairman for several years.

Current Mayor of Penrith, Ross Fowler, served with Phil on the board of Penrith Valley Co-operative Housing Society and recently noted that Phil retired just six years ago aged 80 after 24 years of service.

In addition to his business and commercial work, Phillip was heavily involved in Parish life at St Nicholas of Myra Church, Penrith where, among other roles, he was chairman of the parish council for seven years.

An important part of Phillip’s faith journey was his involvement in the Knights of the Southern Cross.

It is hard to imagine that he had any time left for what these days is called work-life balance but Phillip almost always was home for lunch with Margaret and then home for dinner at six o’clock before doing bookwork on those nights he was not out at meetings.

Phillip and Margaret’s daughter, Rosemary, was diagnosed with Leukaemia in June, 1969 and died on Easter Saturday, March 28, 1970.

During this sad and difficult time their love for each other and faith

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G’day! Phil and Margaret Fehon enjoy a social outing in 2007.

this meant being involved in the community and sharing their faith with others.

Building their home across the road from the church made it very convenient to visit often and have parishioners visit them. Parish priests can attest to their hospitality.

During the 1980’s Phillip retired from his accounting practice and, soon after, began working as the financial administrator for Parramatta Diocese where he formed a lasting relationship with Bishop Bede Heather.

Many have shared specific memories of Phillip and there seems to be some common themes.

“For the past 50 odd years, rarely would a week pass without a warm, friendly and positive conversation,” said Adrian Fehon To Peter Fehon, Phil was his hero.

“Wherever I went in the local community people would ask: “Are you Phil’s son?” to which I would proudly answer “Yes”.

Phil Fehon was a hero to many!

Phillip Fehon was nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by Kerrie Martin.

If you know a local legend, send us a nomination at greg@nepeannews.com.au

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Christmas in the CBD Scholarships available

By Kerrie Martin

IT sure has crept up quick, but scare you as it will, Christmas is just around the corner.

Penrith will soon be decorated in fine fashion in preparation for the annual tree lighting on November 7.

The action begins at 5pm at Pop Up Park (outside the Shoe Shed) and concludes at 10pm.

“Last year the event saw approximately 1500 people converge on the CBD, and this year will no doubt be the same if not bigger!” said Gai Hawthorn, CEO of Penrith CBD Corporation.

“There is of course the community tree lighting, great event markets, food,

and the entertainment this year will be “A Very frozen Christmas” show thanks to PAWS, The Performance Academy and local Penrith City Choir.”

There’ll also be fun characters for the kids - two cheeky Christmas elves, Bruce the reindeer and Sheila, his handler. There’ll be illuminated stilt walkers, face painters and loads of entertainment - in fact far too much to cover in this article!

Enjoy the twilight market stalls while you await the big arrival at 8pm of Santa! There’s a great opportunity to get your photos with Santa and the big tree, so don’t forget your camera.

Penrith is here! Penrith CBD Corporation is here too, driving real change and improvements to Penrith CBD.

WOMEN in social housing are being encouraged to apply for NSW Government Tools for Success scholarships.

Member for Londonderry Bart Bassett said individual scholarships of up to $5,000 are available. ``The Tools for Success program is offering a hand up to women living in social housing, encouraging them to take up an apprenticeship in nontraditional trades,” he said. ``The scholarships are open to any female aged 16 years and over who is: living in social housing, on the NSW Housing Register, living in crisis or supported accommodation, or who has lived in social housing within the past five years. ``This is good news for women in social housing who may be interested in becoming trades women but have been discouraged by the financial outlay required to

gain formal qualifications. ``I am sure that with the help of the Tools for Success project women will have the opportunity to realise their career goals.’’.

Women currently make up only 13 per cent of trade apprentices and trainees in NSW, with most women opting to pursue apprenticeships in lower paid traditionally female trades such as hairdressing and catering.

The Tools for Success would help increase the number of women working in male-dominated trades by promoting the trade industries to women who live in public, community and Aboriginal housing.

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Penrith’s best-kept secret DIRECTOR of Nursing at Minchinbury Community Hospital, Marylin Piggott has a lot to be proud of - the outcomes achieved in the rehabilitation centre within the hospital have been amazing and she has a very dedicated and experienced team.

“Everyone on my staff is very experienced and really dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes,” Ms Piggott said.

“We don’t have a big turnover of staff – in fact some have been here for over 25 years – and we’ve only been here for 33!”

The Rehabilitation Unit comprises of 26 private beds with shared bathrooms in between each room.

Each room has a T.V. and telephone for receiving and making calls.

Rehabilitation Program is individually designed to achieve the highest level of physical functioning and independent living.

“The outcomes from those using our rehabilitation facilities and day rehab have been fantastic,” Ms Piggott said.

“We are the best kept secret in Penrith!”

At Minchinbury Community Hospital they have created a “home away from home atmosphere”.

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Penrith’s annual wedding expo

THEY say the best things in life are free and that being the case, Penrith RSL will be the place to be on Sunday, October 26.

Because that’s when all the glamour and glitz comes to town for Penrith’s Annual Wedding Expo.

The 2014 event showcases over 80 wedding and bridal exhibits!

The exhibits cover photography, gowns, invitations, cars, hair, makeup,

flowers and floral arrangements, hens, bucks, venues, candy buffets, photo booths, health, celebrants, suits, Favors, DJ’s, jewellery, wedding shoes, planners, live entertainment and lots more!

Added attractions will be the opportunity to have your photo taken in front of the Love Wall, and you can view the outdoor wedding car display.

Free is the buzz word for the day at

this great event.

There’s free copies of Brides Diary Magazine, free Your Local Wedding Guide magazine, free I’m Getting Married gift bags for every couple, complimentary mini air brush makeup trials from Makeup Effects by Danielle, free Bride to Be Badges from My Hen’s Party stand, free entry and parking for all visitors.

As well as receiving every

conceivable piece of information about weddings, visitors get the chance to win an Alfred Angelo Wedding Gown from Hugs for Brides and a Photo Booth at Your Wedding from Harwood Photography and Video.

Penrith’s Annual Wedding Expo is open from 10am-3pm on Sunday, October 26.

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Celebrate Children’s Week with free events PARENTS and kids are invited to come and celebrate Children’s Week with a series of free and fun events throughout the city between 20-24 October.

Council’s Children’s Services will celebrate Children’s Week by running a variety of activities at St Clair, Jordan Springs, Claremont Meadows, North St Marys, Penrith and St Marys Library.

At each event there will be an animal farm, roaming clowns, a mobile playvan, a kids play area plus community information stands, children’s raffles and more.

There will also be the chance to win one of five backpacks across the week with a major prize of a children’s bike and safety gear, drawn at the end of Children’s Week.

For more information please call 4732 7836 or 0419 976 917.

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TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER JORDAN SPRINGS Grass space between shops & lake, Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs. 10am - 12pm.

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER ST MARYS LIBRARY Storytime 10.30am WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER PENRITH Grass area in front of Joan Sutherland Centre.

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SOLUTION: 2nd October

Heavens Above with Reverend Ross Hutchison

How’s the ledger?

At this very moment we are all the sum total of our life’s experiences The highs and the lows The plusses and the minuses The positives and the negatives Have you compiled the ledger of Your life?

Let’s start now. Rule a blank page down the middle ..

The left column becomes the (+) and the right one the (-).

In the positive column we tick the miracle that You were even born.

The second positive is that you inherited the unique genes of your Mum and Dad and the generations before them.

If you also had the opportunity to go to school and be educated - large or small - that’s another positive.

(And remember to thank a teacher.)

Have you ever lived through one or even more personal tragedies?

Give your positive side another tick... Because You made it!!

Have you survived a serious illness? Tick the positives again!!

INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 with no duplicates

If you continue like this, you will need only one piece of paper.

Because you are seeing everything can be a positive.

As I’ve said at a time before, don’t complain because you’re getting old.

Far too many people never have the chance to know what getting old feels like.

Now how’s that ledger going?

You can actually fill pages of everything you’ve seen, heard, experienced, survived and done You really are fantastic, aren’t you?

Cheers, Your Mate, Rossco

Halloween Spooktacular

DUST off those costumes and prepare to get spookalicous!

St Marys Town Centre Ltd will be holding their annual Halloween Trick or Treat trail throughout Queen Street, St Marys on Saturday 25th October.

The event promises to be full of frightful festivities and spooktacular entertainment for everyone who is participating on the day.

“We have some fantastic things lined up for the kids including roaming characters, Kozi and Pinky face painting and balloonists, an interactive reptile farm, entertainment on stage at Coachman’s Park and much more,” said Paulette Adams, St Marys Town Centre Manager.

“Our Halloween Trick or Treat trail saw us as finalist in the 2012

Tourism awards and we are hoping for a repeat in the next awards.

“With hundreds of children expected to register for the day it is sure to exceed previous participation.

The gradual and continued annual investment in this event has helped it grow into an incredibly strong and popular asset for the community of St Marys, and has nevertheless remained a popular time of year for visitors.”

The event is a FREE event for families. Registration will commence from 9am at the information tent for a 10am start, and there will also be preregistration via their website www. stmarystowncentre.com where you can download the registration form to hand in on the day.

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HALLOWEEN APPLES BATS BLACK CAT BROOMSTICK CANDLE CANDY CEMETERY COFFIN

COSTUME DRACULA FRIGHTENING FULL MOON GHOSTS GHOULS GOBLINS GRAVEYARD

JACK O LANTERN MASK MUMMY NIGHT PUMPKIN SCARECROW SCARY SCREAM

SKELETON SKULL SPIDERS TOMBSTONE VAMPIRE WEREWOLF WITCHES ZOMBIE

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER 10AM-2PM Dust off your costumes and join us for a Spooktacular day for our annual Halloween Trick or Treat trail in St Marys.

FREE family event from 10am till 2pm.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE GIRLS FROM XFACTOR 2014 – BEATZ SUPERHEROES SHOW, INTERACTIVE REPTILE SHOW, KOZI AND PINKY FACEPAINTING AND MAGIC SHOW, Meet n Greet with HOTEL TRANSYLVANNIA Frankenstein, Dracula and Mavis, Meet n Greet with our very Minion, Super Hero roaming characters and much more…..

REGISTRATIONS START FROM 9AM AND CONTINUE THROUGH TILL 11.30AM AT THE ST MARYS TOWN CENTRE INFORMATION TENT. Pre-registration forms can be found on our website www.stmarystowncentre.com to download

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Unlock the door and light the fire

By Kerrie Martin

MY head is filled with sweet desire... oh the memories of being young - the sun, the surf, the boys, the stern parents... and The Rads!

I was still in primary school when my collection of saved 5 and 10 cent pieces finally totalled enough for me to catch a bus to the record shop and buy the record Feel The Heat by The Radiators.

Excited beyond imagination, I raced home and hooked up my portable record player and turned it on full blast.

As I stood in the lounge room whipping

my long hair around the room as I headbanged to Gimme Head Baby I did not hear the sound of my Nanny entering the room on her walking stick behind me. I did however hear the sound of my brand new record scratching as she swiped the needle off to stop the offensive music, yelling “You ought to be ashamed of yourself! You need your mouth washed out with soap. God will punish you!”

I was about 10 years old, and I had absolutely no idea what Gimme Head meant - I just loved the sound of The Radiators’ music. Imagine if she’d heard the lyrics to Fess Song.

So that was the end of my love affair with The Radiators music - at

least until I learned how to hide my records and play them when there were no adults around.

There aren’t too many Aussies from my generation that didn’t rock to the Rads. Homegrown, with a great beat, churning out hit after hit at a time that was still a fairly conservative period in Australian music - they were a guilty pleasure that we all wanted a little piece of.

On Sunday October 26, don’t miss the chance to relive the good ole days as The Rads will be Comin Home to headline at the Sydney Blues and Roots festival.

Three original band members are still there - Brian Nichol on vocals,

Geoff Turner on bass guitar and Fess Parker on lead guitar. Drummer Mark Lucas has been with The Rads since ‘87.

One of the greatest things that they have managed to maintain over the decades is their original Aussie pub band style - and they sure are experienced at that - clocking up a whopping average of 200 gigs a year back in the day.

So why not rock along to see The Rads on October 26 - I’ll be there with bells on - so if you see me be sure to pop by and say hello, but don’t offer to wash my mouth out unless it is with a beer or two! See ad on the next page for ticket details.

CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Rehearse (8) 5 Relating to the iris of the eye (6) 9 Attacks (8) 10 Be against (6) 12 Draws through a straw (5) 13 Blimps (9) 14 Dried grape (6) 16 Cigar (7) 19 Seeing (7) 21 A style of architecture (6) 23 Pasta (9) 25 A mendicant preacher (5) 26 Stableboy (6) 27 Thoroughly soak (8) 28 Faery (6) 29 Hated (8)

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But wait - there’s more!

FOLLOWING an action-packed national tour crossing Arnhem Land, a Sydney Big Top season, then a smash-hit international tour across America to Montreal, Circus Oz rockets into Penrith with their brand spanking new show - But Wait...There’s More.

Making its much anticipated Sydney Premiere at The Joan, 30 October – 1 November, But Wait…

There’s More sees eight new performers making their Circus Oz debut in 2014, joining four returning Circus Oz artists.

Performed within a spectacular large-scale set inspired by an abandoned theatre in tatters, But Wait… There’s More accelerates to become a roller-coaster of infobesity and speed – making it a punchy, exhilarating and funny vaudevilleinspired show for all ages.

Audiences can expect an astonishing mix of stunt-jumping acrobatics, cutting edge juggling,

virtuosic unicycling, elegant flying trapeze, the exciting Rou Cyr rim, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multi-skilled human physical exuberance. But Wait…

There’s More uses circus to satirise the rising tide of information, speed, consumerism, visual pollution, television, the net and today’s manic fast-paced lifestyles.

Critics love Circus Oz: “ … more than mere prowess… a little naughty, a little nice, a little death defying.” - New York Times Circus Oz at the Q Theatre, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street Penrith.

Season 30 October – 1 November.

Tickets: $62; Concession $57; Children 12 and under $45; Special schools price $25. Family of four ticket price $175 and additional children 12 and under can be added for $30 each. Season: Bookings: 4723 7600 or visit: www.jspac.com.au

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T E R T A I N M E N T Step back in time

JOKES

EVENTS

1846 - William T. G. Morton first demonstrated ether anaesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Ether Dome.

1923 - The Walt Disney Company is founded by Walt Disney and his brother, Roy Disney.

1934 - Chinese Communists begin the Long March; it ended a year and four days later, by which time Mao Zedong had regained his title as party chairman.

1939 - World War II: First attack on British territory by the German Luftwaffe.

1962 - The Cuban missile crisis between the United States, Cuba, and the Soviet Unionbegins when US President John F. Kennedy is shown photographs of missile sites in Cuba.

1968 - United States athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos are kicked off the US team for participating in the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute.

1975 - The Balibo Five, a group of Australian television journalists based in the town of Balibo in the then Portuguese Timor (now East Timor), are killed by Indonesian troops.

1984 - The Bill debuted on ITV, eventually becoming the longest-running police procedural in British television history.

BIRTHS 1758 - Noah Webster, American lexicographer and author (d. 1843).

1854 - Oscar Wilde, Irish author, poet, and playwright (d. 1900).

1886 - David Ben-Gurion, Polish-Israeli politician, 1st Prime Minister of Israel (d.

1973.

1985 - Casey Stoner, Australian motorcycle racer.

DEATHS 1946 - Nuremberg trial executions of the Main Trial: Wilhelm Frick, German lawyer and politician, German Minister of the Interior (b. 1877); Alfred Jodl, German general (b. 1890); Wilhelm Keitel, German field marshal (b. 1882); Joachim von Ribbentrop, German politician, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany(b. 1893), 1972 - Leo G. Carroll, English-American actor (b. 1886).

1981 - Moshe Dayan, Israeli general and politician, 5th Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel(b. 1915).

1997 - James A. Michener, American author (b. 1907).

Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was a Jewish-American comedian and actor. As the host of NBC‛s Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as “Uncle Miltie”.

I always wanted to write a book about you Cynthia, but somebody beat me to it. He wrote The Hounds of Baskervilles.

2. I don‛t mind personal insults, but when you insult the jokes that I tell you‛re insulting Fred Allen, Bob Hope, Burns and Allen, Trevor McGee and Molly Picon.

3. I listened to Jack Benny on the radio last night, he was so funny I dropped my pad and pencil.

4. I remember the first time I met Cynthia. It was at the beach. I was digging for clams and I came up with her.

5. I‛m 83, and I feel like a 20-year-old, but unfortunately there‛s never one around.

6. If evolution works, why do mothers only have two hands?

7. Radio . . . that wonderful invention by which I can reach millions of people . . . who fortunately can‛t reach me.

8. Remember those magical nights Cynthia . . . we would dance cheek to cheek. I‛d rub my stubble against yours.

9. Remember when I met you on the high seas Cynthia? How coy you were. You tried to get away from me and what a fight you put up.

You bent four of my harpoons.

10. Remember when you had your face lifted . . . and the guy brought it back.

11. The TV news people keep saying this could be the greatest Christmas we ever had. I kind of thought the first one was.

12. You look like a normal person, if you can find a normal person who wants to look like that.

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T E R T A I N M E N T Katie Noonan OUR finest female musicians pay homage to the songs that have shaped their lives in concert.

Acclaimed Australian singer songwriter Katie Noonan assembles her musical sisters next month for the return of the glorious Songs That Made Me series. Growing from a successful tour in 2013, this year’s undertaking is more extensive – a full length album combining the talents of this country’s most breathtaking female artists, with 100% of profits directed to Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon campaign, followed by an extensive national tour.

The Songs That Made Me tour will run from the end of October and into November, when Katie Noonan, Angie Hart, Melody Pool and Sam Buckingham take this fabulous show on the road nationally, with their very first Sydney concert scheduled at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith on Thursday 13 November.

The Album (released October 10), features an inspired track-list, showcasing 14 female artists who are passionate about the cause. From much-lauded talents such as Renee Geyer, Deborah Conway, Mia Dyson,

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Angie Hart and Katie herself, to new stars Sam Buckingham, Stonefield, Melody Pool, Sahara Beck and more, the line-up is impressive. Each artist has chosen a track with special significance, continuing on with the Songs That Made Me theme of sharing stories of influences, artistic journeys and the landmark songs that have soundtracked their lives.

Katie Noonan said, ‘‘I am so thrilled to be able to join with these remarkable women, utilising the Songs That Made Me concept, to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon campaign. It’s not every day that you get to work with such incredibly gifted artists and contribute something meaningful at the same time. Sadly, cancer has touched all of us in some way and I’ve recently experienced first-hand, through the illness of a family member, the amazing benefits that quality nursing care and support can bring.”

Katie Noonan’s Song That Made Me at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.

Performance: Thursday 13 November, 8pm. Tickets: $40 - $45. Bookings: 4723-7600 or visit: www.jspac.com.au

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A feast with The Tudors

THIS costume drama features England’s splendid Renaissance dynasty under King Henry VIII. Beginning when Henry VIII was growing desperate for an heir and growing distant from his second wife Anne Boleyn. We look at the potential scenes played out between Queen Elizabeth 1st and her Scots cousin Mary Stuart. Finishing with the turbulent years of ‘Bloody Mary’ Queen Mary Tudor. To finish the show we have an assortment of musical numbers connected to the Tudors for your enjoyment.

If you enjoyed the television series ‘The Tudors’ or ‘Game of Thrones’ you are certain to have a great night’s

entertainment with this show. Limited tickets available so book early.

Suitable for 15 + years only.

Ticket price is $55 dinner and show or $25 for show only.

To book tickets go to www. trybooking.com/98633 To reserve show only phone (02) 47355422.

“A feast with THE TUDORS” will be performed at Emu Sports Club; Leonay. www.rubyproductions.com. au.

A Period Drama both Written and Directed by Anthony Brown Performance Dates: Saturday 1st, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Saturday 15th November.

Car boot sale PENRITH Council is hosting a car boot sale at Mamre House on Saturday 25 October and is inviting sellers to register their involvement.

The car boot sale will be held in conjunction with the Garage Sale Trail.

The Garage Sale Trail is a national program that promotes sustainability, community, commerce and fun! The day brings together buyers and sellers of unwanted items supporting sustainability practices through their reuse.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the day is a lot of fun and supports sustainability.

“People may wish to sell items they no longer need to others who see real value in them,” Cr Fowler said.

“The day keeps items out of landfill by giving them a new lease on life with someone who has a need for it.

“There will be stalls with fresh, local grown produce, great food, and a treasure trail market of pre-loved items.”

The car boot sale will be held

between 9am and 12pm with free entry for buyers.

Registration for sellers is $5 plus a refundable $20 bond that will be returned at the end of the market. All registrations include a free hot drink on the day.

Email garagesaletrail@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au to register and receive more information on how you can be involved.

Where: Mamre House, 181 Mamre Road, St Clair (Opposite Banks Drive) When: 25 October 2014 Time: 9am-12pm Contact: garagesaletrail@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Seeking

by Aunty N.

Scorpio

SCORPIO is the eighth sign of the zodiac for those born between October 23 and November 21. The ruling planet is Mars with its fiery and warlike characteristics, yet Scorpio is a fixed water (ice) sign. These opposing images sum up the typical Scorpian personality perfectly; fire and ice.

One of the most sensitive signs of the zodiac; Scorpians are deeply emotional and demanding of themselves and others. They give 100 per cent of their heart and soul to a relationship or any course of action.

Once a decision has been made they will stick to the plan resolutely and this sometimes creates problems.

“My way or the highway” might be an appropriate motto and Scorpians

are not above using their excellent manipulation skills to control people or situations to achieve the desired outcome.

Life is a battleground for many Scorpians; they are naturally equipped to be excellent warriors or assassins and instinctively know the Achilles heel of others. Due to their extreme sensitivity they are easily hurt and the urge to lash out is a natural defence mechanism. The Phoenix is another symbol for Scorpio; it represents the sign once it has accepted its own flaws and the flaws of others. Scorpians love to love, when they learn to love themselves and others unconditionally, their powerful nature is a force to be reckoned with and they can manifest positivity in the lives of all connected to them.

Best relationship matches for Scorpio are Virgo, Pisces and Aries.

Virgo can balance Scorpio’s emotional outlook with logic and the pair will have mutual respect based on a strong commitment to love. Pisces instinctively understand the Scorpian psyche and knows how to make them happy; this relationship can excel in all manners provided Scorpio can curb their jealousy and possessiveness.

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The Green Linnet Hotel I

N the Nepean Times in 1924 an article on “Old St Marys as it was in the 1850’s”, mentioned the “Green Linnet Hotel” that was owned

by James Collins in the 1860’s and was said to be on the site of Mrs Guild’s shop (1924) that was almost opposite Neale’s Sydney Store (on the corner of the Highway and Neale Street). It also mentioned that before James owned the hotel he had a corn and hay store on the northern corner of Werrington Road and the highway and he was the same James Collins who went surety for Publican Thomas Harford who was granted a liquor license for the “Cottage of Content” in 1857.

Not very much information is available about the Green Linnet hotel. Why was the hotel called the “Green Linnet”? In an Irish rebel song tradition, the “Green Linnet” was the code name for Napoleon Bonaparte who the Irish hoped was going to whip the British into shape and free them. That didn’t work so well, but the music got passed down through the generations. The poet William Wordsworth also wrote about a bird called the Green Linnet that was also known as a “green finch”. Finding the right James Collins for this article was another challenge because at the time of researching I had the problem of several James Collins’ in NSW. The same problem I had with William Martin owner of the “Harp of Erin”. Because of the name of the hotel and the Irish connection, I looked for a Northern Irelander. The problem was there were a lot of James Collins who were born in Northern Ireland and came out as convicts around the period I was looking for our James Collins. From various records I was able to ascertain that in the muster of 1822 there is a convict James Collins who came on the ship “Dick” around 1820 and sentenced to 7 years. In 1822 he was at the Emu Plains gaol.

There was no record of his date of birth but after further research I ruled him out. There are several other James Collins named for various offences and gaoled or in iron gangs at numerous times.

I checked the Marriage Register but found that between 1825 and 1861 there were seventeen grooms named James Collins. From 1854 to 1860 there is a James Collins who owned the “Golden Anchor” in Parramatta Street, Sydney. In 1857 he subscribed to the Empire Fund donating £1/1/- to the cause and an advertisement in the Empire that year mentioned that he was letting out a butcher’s shop. In the Sydney Morning Herald in 1858 he was selling a house and shop in Parramatta Street but was still operating the “Golden Anchor” but in March, 1859 he was selling up, but another advertisement in 1860 still had him in Parramatta Street, Sydney. So, as I don’t have his date of birth,

I don’t have the information to find his family or to correctly find where he was buried. He is mentioned again in the Empire in June 1857 regarding a meeting at South Creek. This meeting, held at James Lander’s “Odd Fellows Inn” was for the purpose of securing the election of James Byrnes as representative for the South Riding electorate. James Sherringham was called to the chair and a formal motion was then moved by John Perry and seconded by John Behan declaring James Byrnes to be a fit and proper person to represent the South Riding of Cumberland.

The resolution was put and carried unanimously and it was then moved by James Landers that the following Gentlemen be the committee for carrying out the details of the election:- John Sherringham, Thomas Behan, Charles Hunt, William Cummins, Samuel Thompson, John Behan, John Perry, James Landers, Thomas Parkin, James Collins, and William Draper. Not much is known until an advertisement in the Nepean Times in 1887 regarding an application from James to the Department of Mines for permission to mine under roads and land under the Mining Act of 1874, section 28. James wanted to mine the land at Railway reserve No. 170 County Cook, Grose Parish, commencing at a spot in the Valley of the Grose about 40 miles from Sydney for the purpose of mining rock salt, shale and petroleum. In 1910 he wrote a letter to the Blue Mountains Council regarding his purchase of 20 acres on Shipley Road where he requested removal of trees that were hanging over his front fence and was given approval by the Council to have them removed. There is no mention of a Publican named James Collins owning the Green Linnet Hotel in the NSW State Archives of Publican’s licenses.

As you can see it is more research needed to find him and his family. The photo shows buildings on the right hand side that could have been the hotel. This is the same area as the “Governor Fitzroy Inn” talked about in an earlier article in the History Page.

Lyn Forde, Vice-President of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

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Tee-up to fight heart disease

By Greg Martin

MARCUS Chang, youngest son of legendary heart transplantation pioneer, the late, Victor Chang, will be guest speaker at the “19th hole” following completion of rounds in the Glen Carling Memorial Golf Classic 2014 at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club on November 14.

All proceeds from the gala day will be donated to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Organisers, headed by one of Glen “Spiffy” Carling’s best mates, Norm Atkinson, are leaving no stone unturned to ensure all who attend have a memorable day and that a plethora of pelf is raised to help fund research into heart disease.

Glen, a, loving husband, devoted father, successful business, well known sportsman and mate to many, passed away nearly five years ago.

Spiffy – so nicknamed because, although not a neat-freak, he did like to have his surrounds looking, well, Spiffy - died of heart complications playing Touch at St Marys in front of his oldest daughter, Gemma, who was 12 at the time.

Incidentally, with the loving support of family and friends, Gemma has gone on to great things and is school captain and sitting her HSC with an early invitation to a place at university.

“We wanted to donate all money raised to the Victor Chang foundation,” Norm said.

“The foundation heard about what we are doing and Marcus phoned and asked if he could be part of the day.

“To me Spiffy was a great mate, with great qualities.

“He put his family first, hard-working, loved sport, poker with his mates and he was living the dream.

“But his death has also taught us great lessons – life can all change in a heartbeat.

“To see the devastation on family and friends when this happens has brought a group of people close together and hopefully our golf day can stop this happening to a family elsewhere.”

Marcus Chang’s speech about his great father and an update on what the institute named in his honour is doing in regard to research into heart disease is sure to be well received by all who attend the big day.

There will be a number of celebrity golfers teeing off at the event including Ryan from House Rules.

But the order of the day will be fun and funds!

Popular man behind the mike, Steve Wisbey, will be the MC and will have control of the gavel during the auction of some fabulous memorabilia kindly supplied by The Strictly Limited Company.

There are also raffles and lots of entertaining games to entertain throughout the day and into the fun and frolics at the 19th Hole.

Players wishing to participate in the Glen Carling Memorial Golf Classic can enter individually – they will be allocated a team - or as a member of a team.

Cost per person if $130 which includes 18 holes of golf around one of the best courses in the state, cart, refreshments, breakfast and lunch.

If you want to play a round or become a sponsor of the event, contact Norm Atkinson 0409 886 154 or Steve Wisbey 0429 122 557.

Already on board as sponsors are Merivale, Camden Valley Inn, Twin Creeks, Bar 100, The Strictly Limited company, Harris Farm Markets, Pillar Advice and Ryan’s Hotel Group.

The Carling Clan celebrate Australia Day a few years ago.

BARRIER RISE Kingswood ladies dig deep with Tony Brassel

Tony Brassel is one of the most respected judges of horseflesh in the country. He is a form expert and racing analyst with SKY Racing and radio 2KY and has now joined the Nepean News’ stable of quality journalists.

ADAYONDEK: Handled his opponents with ease winning a Warwick Farm trial. Looks a handy type from the Bjorn Baker stable.

BERRY DELICIOUS: Nothing wrong with the way this 3YO filly cruised over the top of rivals in a trial. Jason Coyle has a talented youngster in this Blevic miss.

BREAKING STORY: Led in her Wyong trial before being eased right down for third. A Denman filly from the Paul Perry yard, she’ll be winning races.

ELLE SNITZ: Big juvenile filly coming off her easy third in a trial. Her trainer Gerald Ryan knows all about how to train the Snitzel breed.

EXOSPHERE: The Lonhro youngster gave then a galloping lesson scoring by around seven lengths in his trial. Team Godolphin has a very classy prospect here.

MUSIC MAN: Trained in the Hunter Valley by Todd Howlett and won a Wyong heat last week. Solid 3YO by Manhattan Rain.

TERRAVISTA: All class and out for a look when third in a recent trial hit-out. He’ll give them some swish during the Melbourne Spring Carnival.

THEWIZARDOFOZ: Unraced galloper by Redoute’s Choice from top class Kiwi mare Princess Coup. Given a rev to land a Randwick heat by five lengths recently.

Cheque this out! Pictured (l-r) are: Nathan Lowe, general manager Kingswood Bowling Club, Bob Baine (Penrith Community Kitchen), Trish Duffy (Guide Dogs Association) and Lorraine Copeland, the president of Kingswood Ladies Bowling Club.

Photo: Greg Davies.

By Greg Martin

PENRITH Community Kitchen and Guide dogs Association were the beneficiaries of Kingswood Ladies Bowling Club’s annual fundraising Charity Day held last month.

Members are asked to nominate groups or organisations to be recipients of the Charity Day fundraising efforts and then the entire membership votes on which two organisations will receive funds.

At a presentation of cheques at Kingswood Bowling Club on October 7, Penrith Community Kitchen receives a cheque for $1400 and the Guide Dog Association, a cheque for $750.

Making the presentation was president of Kingswood Ladies Bowling club, Lorraine Copeland.

Also present for the presentation was general manager of the licensed club, Nathan Lowe while

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Both Trish and Bob were profuse in their thanks to Kingswood Ladies Bowling Club for their largesse.

The ladies have another big fundraiser coming up on Pink Ribbon Day for the NSW Cancer Council and recently raised another $200 during a morning tea for the Heart Foundation.

On the bowls front, the ladies have completed their 2014 championships across singles, pairs, triples and fours.

The 2014 Kingswood LBC champions are: Minor Singles: Denise Summerscale.

Major Singles: Barbara Shepherd.

Pairs: Barbara Shepherd, Chris Pattenden.

Triples: Gladys Jackson, Doreen Swain, Gloria Dobson.

Fours: Rhonda Preece, Shirley McCarthy, Lyn Haddow, Barbara Shepherd.

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ON THE MAT WINNERS of the Regional qualifying events in the Zone 5 Rookies Singles and Pairs gathered at St Marys RSL Bowling Club on September 27-28 to compete to represent the Zone at the Bowls NSW Finals at Raymond Terrace BC in late November.

On Saturday it was the Singles.

The competitors were Rod McDonald from Rylstone who won the qualifying at Bathurst, Juan Enego from Campbelltown City who won the qualifying at Picton and Matt Dunn from Austral who won the qualifying at Wallacia.

The Final is played in a section of three players, two playing, one marking. They play three rounds of first to 17 shots.

In the first round Juan Enego defeated Rod McDonald 17 to 5 with Matt Dunn marking. The second round saw Matt Dunn defeat Rod McDonald 17 to 12 with Juan Enego marking.

In the final round, with both players having one round, it was going to be the winner who would take the victory. In the closest game of the series, Matt defeated Juan 17 to 15 to book his ticket for Raymond Terrace.

On Sunday it was the Pairs’ turn on the green. The competitors were

Daniel LeClaire and Juan Enego from Campbelltown City, Wayne Missen and Steve McKinnon from Camden and Allen Gallagher and Steve Brennan from Bargo - all of whom qualified at Picton; Robert Strauss and John Eather from Lithgow Workers and Russell Robbins and Michael Sewell from Bathurst City all of whom qualified at Bathurst City; Dennis Riddell and Ross Wright from Blacktown Workers, Frank McBain and Grant Gibson from St Marys RSL and Mark Bogart and Noel Nielsen from Springwood all of whom qualified at Wallacia.

The Final is played in two sections of four teams playing each other once.

After the three rounds the winners of each section play one more game to decide the ultimate winner.

In Section One in round one Campbelltown defeated St Marys RSL 9 to 6 and Blacktown Workers defeated Lithgow Workers 12 to 8. In round 2 Campbelltown City defeated Lithgow Workers 15 to 6 and Blacktown Workers defeated St Marys RSL 13 to 9. In round 3 Blacktown Workers defeated Campbelltown City 14 to 9.

With three wins from three starts, Blacktown Workers won Section One. In Section 2 in round one

With Col Crossingham

Bargo defeated Camden 12 to 10 and Springwood defeated Bathurst City 11 to 9. In round 2 Bathurst City defeated Camden 14 to 4 and Springwood defeated Bargo 14 to 7.

In round three Springwood defeated Camden 23 to 5 and Bargo defeated Bathurst City 18 to 5.

Springwood also with three wins from three starts won Section Two. These results promised an exciting final playoff and we were not disappointed.

The two teams were neck and neck for the entire game. The game was played over 12 ends and after 11 ends the score was 11-11.

The result was not decided until the very last bowl when Springwood drew the ultimate shot to take the game 12 to 11 and also book their ticket for Raymond Terrace.

Around the clubs Austral: Men’s Triples Final played Monday 6th October. Matt Dunn, Sean Somerville and Gerard Short 26 defeated Mick Anderson, Michael Thorne and Tony White 15.

Penrith Ladies: A very enjoyable day was had by all the ladies at the recent President and Patrons’ Day. Thanks to Paula MacRae for these photos of President Merle Gollan

and Patrons Thora Wilson and Hazel Green.

A big thank you also goes to Yvonne Love and her committee who did a fantastic job of organising food and decorations. Well done to all involved on the day.

Wallacia: The annual Allan Burns Classic Fours tournament at Wallacia was well attended this year. Those attending were from clubs near and far.

The tournament is played over 2 days with 2 games of 11 ends on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.

The sponsor, Allan Burns, was entered in one of the teams and enjoyed the event along with all those attending.

The team of Gerald Ashurst (Wallacia), Dan Colyer (Penrith), Mick Stonham (Penrith) and Carl Healey (Cabramatta) ran out winners with 4½ wins. Three teams skipped by Tony White (Austral), Gary (Moose) Morehead (Wallacia) and Danny Quinn (Wallacia) all finished with 4 wins with Tony White finishing second on a count back.

All the teams present said they would certainly be returning next year for this great event. Contributors Tanya Kelly and Gary Adnum.

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GLORY, GLORY TO SOUTH SYDNEY THE two Rugby League grand finals in their respective countries recently couldn’t have been remembered more differently.

Here in Oz the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs broke a 43-year hoodoo to beat a Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team that quite frankly offered little.

But it was the heroics of an Englishman that stole the show.

No, not James Graham’s noggin, but it was his compatriot Sam Burgess’ fractured eye socket and cheekbone that acquired centre stage.

In the opening seconds in his first hit-up Burgess ran as hard as he could into Graham (as they have done to each other all year) and the sickening head clash happened.

What went through most minds was: “That’s Burgess gone, and probably Souths’ chances - he can’t play on with that”.

Not only did he play on he was awarded the Clive Churchill medal for a man of the match performance.

His brother George, he of one of the twin variety, took on an entire new work load in aid of his wounded brother, as did John Sutton, as did Ben Teo, as did Adam Reynolds, as did the whole team in fact!

The head clash between the two Pommy dynamos was a match changer, even after a minute of play.

The Redfern boys grew an inch watching their big mate continue to play while the boys from Belmore became the first team in recent grand finals to not even register a single line break.

Glory, glory to South Sydney and a great big “well done” to all players, coaches and especially fans who’ve waited so long.

My thoughts were with a mate who passed away last year who bled Red and Green - good onya Choc, your boys did it mate!

H E A RT L A N D H O L D E N PENRITH GRAND MASTERS 2013

MEANWHILE a week later on the other side of the world one the worst thing I’ve witnessed on a rugby league field took place.

Again an Englishman was involved and again it was in the opening minutes, but that’s where the similarities stop.

Unlike Burgess or Graham, this act was anything but brave.

In the Super League showdown in England, Wigan took on St Helens.

Playing for St Helens ex- NZ Warrior Lance Hohaia was involved in a fracas with Wigan forward, Ben Flower.

What ensued had to be watched several times just to make sure what I was viewing was actually happening in a rugby league game.

Not only did Flower put one square on the chin of Hohaia, but once Hohaia was on the ground, seemingly knocked out cold from the first shot, Flower then astonishingly pounced on the carcass of the diminutive halfback and whacked him once more in the face for good measure!

Unbelievable!

It was something straight out of the UFC an old-fashioned ground and pound.

But this isn’t the UFC this is rugby league and such actions have to be widely condemned.

Flower should have the whole of season 2015 to think about the total brain snap that sent shivers right across the sporting world.

TO end on a positive note how bloody good was the Bathurst 1000?

Sure plenty of delays and the safety car was used way too much, but for sheer strategy, the final few laps were simply gripping.

Well done to Channel 7 too for an awesome coverage.

See ya at the game!

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HARPO’S MARKS

I FIRST met Mark H Hardman last O October when I signed up to his 10 week boxing/cardio program, Box ‘n’ Burn, over at Windsor Leagues Club.

Mark named his program perfectly – you box and you burn plenty of calories.

Over the course of the program, despite not changing the amount of food and beer intake, I still managed to lose 3kgs – dropping from 98kg to 95kg. (I know that is superfluous because all of you can count).

Of course I put the puddin’ back on over the Christmas-New Year period so I signed up for the first Box ‘n’ Burn program of 2014, this time intent on changing my dietary habits as well in a concerted bid to shed excess weight.

Lemme tell ya, for every kilo you take off, your life expectancy improves markedly. (Only took me 60 or so years to realise that!).

By changing my dietary habits it basically meant that I stopped having seconds and not heaping quite as much tucker on the dinner plate.

However my beer and wine intake

remained the same – but I am far from the beer monster I once was!

Anyways, cutting to the chase, with regular Box ‘n’ Burn programs plus weekly workouts with Jason Lewis’ Blitz mob at Richmond Greyhound Club gymnasium, I have ripped 18kgs off my frame.

I wasn’t Robinson Crusoe in losing a lot of weight – and keeping it off. Far from it!

Such is the success of the initial Box ‘n’ Burn program at Windsor, Mark and his wife, Melissa have now taken their innovative program further afield.

Box ‘n’ Burn programs are now firmly in place in Windsor, Penrith (Jamison Oval), Mt Druitt (Town Centre Reserve), Riverstone (Riverstone Park), Bella Vista (Bella Vista Oval) and now the latest on the Central Coast at Kincumber’s Patrick Croke Oval.

“The success of the programs which we did at Windsor throughout 2013 gave us the confidence to expand the training into Penrith late in the year,” Mark said.

“That sort of got the ball rolling and gave us the added confidence to expand

into other areas.

“Melissa and I couldn’t be happier with the success of the business.”

And good on ‘em!

Each Box ‘n’ Burn session –under the control of expert trainers – involves a warm-up and warm-down, various exercises such as running, lunges, squats, sit-ups and push-ups and of course plenty of work with the gloves.

Participants pair off with a partner, each taking turns wearing gloves or the pads – and let me tell you, the pad holder works just as hard as the person throwing the upper-cuts, hooks, left jabs and right crosses.

I love it and so do the more than a 1000 or so boys and girls, men and women of all ages who will be boxin’ and burnin’ in the latest Box ‘n Burn programs at the six venues.

HIGH MARKS: Sam Burgess’ courageous performance in the NRL grand final. But should he have been allowed to stay on the field?

LOW MARKS: James Graham’s tackling style. I can look on the first head clash with Sam Burgess’ cheek as an accident but twice more he did it, causing injury to ball carriers.