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Tributes encouraged STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith is encouraging the Penrith community to pay personal tribute to Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO who retires on 1 October 2014.

A tribute book has been set up at the Penrith Electorate Office, at NSW Parliament House and online at www.nsw.gov.au.

The tribute book will be available until Sunday 21 September 2014.

“Dame Bashir is the second longest serving Governor of New South Wales in our 226 year history having served since 2001,” Stuart Ayres said.

“Dame Bashir is truly the People’s Governor and a remarkable Australian.

“I also pay particular tribute to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE for all his tireless work alongside Dame Bashir over the years.

“I was honoured to be present representing the Penrith community this week as the Governor gave her final address to the NSW Parliament.

“I encourage everyone in the Penrith community to pay their personal tribute to a

remarkable individual who has served this State with distinction, dignity, humility and respect,” Stuart Ayres said.

The Tribute Book for Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO will be available until 21 September 2014 at: • Penrith Electorate Office, 510-534 High Street, Penrith • NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney • Online at www.nsw.gov.au

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by Kerrie Martin AS a kid I was a mad Eastern Suburbs fan. Like most other folk born and bred in Bondi, I still can’t bring myself to call them the Roosters or Sydney City - they always will be Easts.

My dad was an absolute die-hard fan (and still is) and we never missed a game. He also drank with Russell Fairfax and Artie Beetson at his “second home” - The Nelson Hotel in Bondi Junction, so I thought I was pretty hot stuff at the game if I got a wave from the star players.

I have fond memories of making red, white and blue streamers each week, and collecting beer cans at half time so we could cash them in at 45c per kilo to get enough money to buy more streamers for the next week.

I always looked forward to the yearly Easts Christmas Tree - usually held at Luna Park - and collecting footy cards was the favourite pass time.

Eastern Suburbs was part of my DNA, and it wasn’t about to change when I moved out here as an adult.

Not long after I made the move out here, Penrith and Easts met in the grand final. I went to watch the game at Penrith Panthers, not for a single second thinking that I would ever go for the Panthers. But when I looked around the club and saw the passion on the faces of the Penrith people - who’d by now become my people - it was impossible not to get caught up in it.

Although I still (quietly) hoped Easts would win that game, I wasn’t as disappointed when Penrith won as I would have been had a team like Manly or Bulldogs won.

Over the years since I’ve had this dual team thing going on - I’d go for both.

And last year it was pretty easy, I went for Panthers all year and then come finals time I was able to switch to Easts guilt-free and ride the glory wave of their win.

But last week with both my teams in the final something was markedly different. I didn’t cheer when Easts had the ball like I used to, and my heart was in my mouth watching the video ref screen on that last Panthers try.

I am no longer a dual-team supporter. I am a Panthers fan and proud of it.

The pride of the Panther gets under your skin and floods through your veins.

It’s more than a game of footy. Its a heartbeat. Its a way of life. GO PANTHERS!

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SWEETPEA a Mini Lop rabbit first came into WellPet Nepean as his owners were concerned he was sneezing a lot. Dr Yui examined Sweetpea and found a significant amount of discharge coming from his right eye and his nostrils, she also noticed that the right side of Sweetpeas face was swollen.

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Sweetpea be admitted to hospital to perform a more thorough examination.

She started Intravenous fluid therapy on Sweetpea to ensure his blood pressure was maintained while under gaseous anesthetic.

She then took some radiographs (X-Rays) of Sweetpeas jaw and skull.

The radiographs showed that there was bone missing in the right maxillary bone between the incisors and cheek teeth. This can indicate a tooth root abscess, which is a common problem for rabbits.

A tooth root abscess can occur in any animal with teeth, including people. Bacteria track up through a weak area in a tooth and cause infection in the jaw. Gradually the jaw bone is eaten away forming a pocket of pus called an abscess. Dr Yui performed surgery to remove as much infected tissue and pus and possible, she also removed Sweetpeas right incisors. Some sutures were placed in Sweetpeas mouth, but some of the wound was left open so that the abscess could drain. Dr Yui also desexed Sweetpea.

Sweetpea made a full recovery from his surgery and was sent home with antibiotics. Sweetpea’s owners flush the abscess daily and it is healing well.

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Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM & Peter Camilleri. After the October 2013 bushfires, Peter Camilleri turned his Storage King business into a drop off/collection point for perishable and non-perishable goods.

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.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said Penrith City Council’s annual Australia Day Awards are the perfect occasion to honour the everyday heroes whose outstanding contributions might otherwise go unrecognised.

“These awards allow Council to showcase Penrith residents as model Australians and highlight their stories and efforts to help others,” he said.

To receive this prestigious honour, winners demonstrate excellence in their field and are considered inspirational role models for the community.

The Australia Day Awards will highlight excellence across categories including: Citizen of the Year, Young citizen of the Year (16-25 years), Sportsperson of the Year and Local Appreciation Awards (for community service). All nominees are considered for the Penrith Citizen of the Year Award and Penrith’s Local Hero Award.

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McCARTHY Catholic College Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts students showed an exuberance of creative expression in combining street art and personality in ‘Kick Flip’; implementing design on skateboards!

In ‘King Flip’, students studied contemporary perspectives of street art. Local and international artists street artists, such as Basquait, Banksy and Pardee were studied and their graffiti style examined. Students then applied their gained knowledge of street art, design elements and principles and colour theory, combined with their own unique creativity, to the design of a blank skateboard deck. A variety of ideas and concepts for student designs were explored, along with a wide variety of multi-layered material application techniques, such as spray paint, free brushwork, stencilling, collage, image transfer and drawing.

Students participated in an inspiring workshop presented at the college by Penrith City Council.

McCarthy Catholic College students learned further about the difference between street art and graffiti and the negative impacts of vandalism in our local community and society. The workshop provided information about youth programs aimed at extending

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‘Kick flip’ inspires creative expression

L – R: Amber Whittaker, Natalie Laserna, Rhys Clark, Matthew John

students’ artistic skills, using a ‘graffiti style’ and were given opportunities for their work to be exhibited.

Students enjoyed learning about street art and graffiti in our society and producing an artwork, which they can use.

Innovative Visual Arts teachers, Mrs Monica Sharp and Mrs Debbie Koziol-Grima, expressed their pleasure in the way students became engrossed in ‘King Flip’, were creative but demonstrated mature attitudes about responsible street art.

Year 9 student Natalie Laserna said she thoroughly enjoyed trying her creative flair.

“I loved designing my skateboard, creating colour and originality and being expressive. And we look really ‘flash’ when we skate! “ she said.

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See Brittanie!

TENCH Reserve will come alive to the sound of music on Sunday, 21 September.

The inaugural Music by the River, featuring The Voice contestant Brittanie Shipway and well-known local performer Mark Travers, is a free four-hour family friendly event.

“Music by the River is about celebrating our river – one of our natural wonders – as well as supporting regional talent,” Mayor Ross Fowler said.

“Penrith Council has also sponsored the OZWAC Family Fun Day, to be held at Tench Reserve on the morning of the same day.”

Brittanie Shipway, who is headlining Music by the River, is a local singer who most recently appeared as a contestant on The Voice 2014. The pair will be joined by local singer/songwriter Natasha Duarte, Western Sydney act Crossroad Y, another Season 2 The Voice participant Jake Edgley and Nepean High School student Sarah Fittock.

Music by the River will be held at Tench Reserve on Sunday 21 September, from 1pm to 5pm.

Go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ events for more information.

Stamping out abuse LOCAL businesses and residents put their thinking caps on last Friday to help the Queen Of Hearts Foundation raise money at a Trivia function for child sexual abuse prevention.

The passion, focus and determination of the foundation is to keep it based in Penrith and the Greater Western Sydney to help stamp out abuse and when the unthinkable does happen, be a support system for the victims.

The foundation’s event was held at the Henry Lawson Sports Club. Guests were treated to a sumptuous meal and lolly buffets, business promotional displays , Alice in Wonderland themed decorations , raffles and auctions with fabulous prizes.

Fun , Laughs and much needed money and awareness was raised.

After function costs were deducted, almost $9,000 was raised and this will go to much needed therapeutic healing books for survivors of child sexual abuse.

Organiser Michele Ellery said the night was a great success and that she was humbled by the good hearted people from our region.

“A wonderful, generous effort by everyone,” she said. “The highlight

Queen of Hearts Foundation Ambassador Cr Prue Car and organiser Michele Ellery

was a Nissan X-Trail being donated to the Queen of Hearts Community Foundation for Court support for survivors to enable their safety and privacy at the same time.

“Thank you to our sponsors Nepean News , Vintage FM and so many wonderful businesses, friends , family and the community.

Michelle said her focus was to

raise awareness of child sexual abuse so that has no capacity to get swept under the carpet.

“I hope that one day every paedophile in the country hates my guts,” she said.

“But at the end of the day, I’m just a mum with a story to tell. I can’t do it without the generous help from our community.”

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(L to R) Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM, Abbey Mitchell, Emily Pollock, Matthew Penfold, Jayden Watts & Clr Jackie Greenow OAM (Chair of PIFC).

THE reciprocal student exchange program between Penrith City and Fujieda City Japan has been running successfully for the last 27 years.

Organised by the Penrith International Friendship Committee, a committee of Council , this program gives local high school students the opportunity of a lifetime to experience a completely different culture.

Each year for a three week period in July/August up to six students from Fujieda visit Penrith. Then in September/October students from Penrith visit Fujieda.

When students go to each other’s countries they stay with their host brother/sister and learn about the

Australian/Japanese way of life.

In Fujieda, Penrith students stay in a traditional Japanese home and have an exciting itinerary that taking them to many interesting places such as Hiroshima and Mt Fuji. They also visit the school of their host brother/ sister for a few days.

This year’s Penrith students are Jayden Watts, Liam Sinha, Abbey Mitchell, Emily Pollock and Matthew Penfold.

Over the years this program has given over a hundred local Penrith students the opportunity to experience a totally different lifestyle and for many, it has been a life changing experience.

PLEASE help Lauren raise money for Cerebral Palsy - pictured is her super brother Liam Hitchen.

From September 3rd to October 3rd Michael Creed, Oliver Townsend and I are pledging to do 10,000 steps per day.

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Calling stall holders THE Gallery’s highly anticipated annual Twilight Christmas Market will be back on Sunday 30 November from 2-7pm.

The Gallery invites potential stallholders to submit an application for a stall for our very popular outdoor market.

The Gallery programs two market events per year; Forage & Feast the winter market and the Twilight Christmas Market.

These events have been run successfully for the past three years and offer residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy one of Penrith’s gem locations with free live music and a range of quality market stalls. It also provides the opportunity for the public to meet the local creative makers and buy direct.

We’re looking to find the contemporary makers in our community to apply for a stall and sell their wares at this great family friendly market event.

Application are now open, forms can be downloaded from the Gallery’s website www. p e n r i t h r e g i o n a l g a l l e r y. o rg Applications close 5 October.

Students meet the PM LAST week McCarthy Catholic College Captains Jordan Chambers and Kimberley Chambers accompanied by the school’s Assistant Principal Glenn Trefoni had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Tony Abbott at Kirribilli House.

Jordan and Kimberley said they felt very privileged to meet their Prime Minister and were surprised and impressed in the personal interest he took in their plans for 2015 and beyond.

The students also said Mr Abbott’s words of greeting had made a deep impression: “This is not my house, this is the House of the people.”

It is quite an experience to meet the leader of the country and it is common for people to see leaders as different to what they expected, after seeing them on television and usually in a formal manner.

“Tony Abbott made a great speech and was so confident,” Jordan and Kimberley said.

The McCarthy Captains also enjoyed meeting Fiona Scott MP, Member for Lindsay, who was there to welcome and support the visitors.

The McCarthy Captains were accompanied

by Captains from a range of schools.

Mr Craig Laffin from McCarthy said it was the first occasion a Prime Minister had met with school leaders in such a relaxed way and was a great opportunity for them.

Jordan plans to study at UNSW and Kimberley at UWS.

Wild About Waratahs at the Blue Mountains THE 13th annual Wild About Waratahs Festival will take place at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden between Saturday 20 September and Sunday 28 September.

Celebrating our stunning state floral emblem and aiming to inspire a love of waratahs in the wild, the Wild About Waratahs Festival has a vibrant program and is one of our most popular events.

The highlight of the festival is the NSW waratah blooms competition with commercial waratah growers from across the state competing for the title of ‘Champion Bloom’. The blooms will be publically judged in

the Visitor Centre on Saturday 20 September and will stay on display for the duration of the festival.

Other Wild About Waratah Festival events include a guided ‘Waratah Wander’ in the Garden and the National Parks Discovery Wild Waratah Walk at Pierces Pass.

This year you can also enter our #wildaboutwaratahs photography competition on Facebook and Instagram! Tag a waratah inspired photo with #wildaboutwaratahs and you could win a beautiful waratah plant! Children can also make their own waratah to be displayed in the Visitor Centre as part of the spring

Adventure Quest.

The Wild About Waratahs Festival is sponsored by Proteaflora, Wildflower Industry Network NSW Inc and East Coast Wildflowers.

Extract from a Darug Waratah Creation Story… As her man failed to return from battle, the red-cloaked and brightly adorned, Krubi, willed herself to die at her lookout atop a sandstone ridge, here in the Blue Mountains.

Aboriginal legend says that the first waratah rose up, redder and more glowing than this tragic maiden. The first Australians knew these blooms as Warada, ‘red flowering tree’.

Waratahs are not the only stunning spring flowers at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, in spring you can also enjoy dramatic displays of colour with camellias, rhododendrons, tulips, daffodils, bluebells, crocus, lily of the valley, snowdrops and snowflakes to take your breath away.

Wild About Waratahs Festival 2028 September 2014 Wild About Waratahs Festival Sat 20 – Sun 28 September 9.30am-5pm Our annual festival to celebrate the waratah and inspire a love of waratahs in the wild. This year’s festival program includes the spectacular state-wide waratah bloom competition and display, Waratah Wander guided walk, National Parks guided walk, Instagram and Facebook photography

competition, kids’ activities, information and plant sales. See www. mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au Saturday 20 September Waratah Bloom Competition Judging of the NSW champion waratah bloom! All competition blooms will be on display in the Visitor Centre from 20-28 Sept. Free entry.

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Enter our photography competition on Instagram and Facebook! Simply take a waratah inspired photo and use the hashtag #wildaboutwaratahs The photographers taking the top three images will win a waratah plant.

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THE very first experience that kids have with the wonderful world of radio is based on whatever their parents listen to. We all have childhood memories of Saturday afternoon football, talk back, radio cereals and golden oldies. Today however kids are exposed to so much more including bad language, offensive songs and content, too much advertising and talk.

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ForKidz.com.au will be holding a launch party on Thursday the 2nd October 2014 from 1.30 to 3.30pm at Penrith RSL. Join us for an afternoon with Humphrey B Bear, Paint Penrith Read’s Ruby Roo, Kids Disco, Face Painting and much more.

Habitat action grants Community groups, individuals and organisations only have until this Friday to apply for more than half a million dollars worth of grants for projects to enhance recreational fishing throughout NSW. Those looking to apply for a NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grant have until 5pm on Friday, 19 September 2014, to lodge an application for a grants of up to $40,000 to rehabilitate fish habitat.

The grants are open to fishing clubs, Landcare, Rivercare and other community groups, individuals, local councils and

other organisations wanting to improve habitat for recreational fish in their local area.

Projects that will be considered in the new round of funding include bank stabilisation works, removal of barriers to fish passage, rehabilitation of riparian lands, resnagging waterways, weed control works and reinstatement of natural flow regimes.

For more information about the program, examples of past Habitat Action Grant projects and application forms visit www.dpi. nsw.gov.au/hag.

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Vale Dorothy Radford Council UWS partnership

By Greg Martin

FAMILY, friends and admirers bid farewell to one of St Marys’ finest daughters during a funeral service for Dorothy Radford OAM at St Marys Magdalene Church last Thursday.

The old adage, “if you want something done, give it to a busy man/woman,” certainly summed up the work ethic and community spirit of Mrs Radford who passed away on September 3, aged 79 years.

Mrs Radford gave a lifetime of service to so many institutions and organisations it is hard to list all of them in this space.

She devoted much of her time serving two bodies in particular, the Girl Guides and the St Marys RSL sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary on which shared filled many positions including that of president and more latterly, welfare officer.

Other beneficiaries of Mrs Radford’s community spirit included Meals on Wheels, Barnardo’s Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society and the Salvation Army.

Many honours came her way, chief of which were her Order of Australia Medal, an Olive Baden

Dorothy Radford

Powell Award (Girl Guides) and a place on Penrith City Council’s Wall of Achievement for which she was inducted in 1998.

Her OAM, awarded in 2003 was “for services to the community of Penrith, particularly through veteran, youth and aged care groups”.

An enthusiastic member of the Girl Guides throughout most of her long life, Mrs Radford was the first person in this area to be awarded the coveted Olive Baden Powell Award for her devoted services to the girl guide movement.

Mrs Radford is survived by her husband Ray, children Cherie, Rosemary, Wayne, Gary and Sue and many grandchildren.

(L-R) Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM signing the Memorandum of Understanding with UWS Vice Chancellor Prof Barry Glover

PENRITH City Council has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Western Sydney (UWS) to formalise its partnership with the University.

It extends the working relationship between the Council and UWS in pursuing common aims and objectives in the interest of all those working and residing in the Penrith region.

Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the Council’s relationship with UWS will continue to bring many benefits to the city and region.

“This memorandum will focus on three key areas – Economy, People and Place,” Cr Fowler said.

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UWS Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Glover said the University is pleased to be building on its already strong relationship with Penrith City Council.

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WITH mental illness estimated to affect one in five people during their lifetime, it comes as no surprise to learn that one million young Australians have a mother or father with a mental illness.

Parenting is equal parts rewarding and challenging, and parenting with a mental illness adds to these challenges. Research suggests that children of parents with a mental illness, as a group, are at increased risk of experiencing social and emotional difficulties. Children in this situation are sometimes relied upon to be their parent’s primary carer and many children’s lives are affected by the stigma associated with their parent’s illness. Greater resilience is achieved through family support and early intervention activities including respite, social and peer connection and mental health education, which is where NBMLHD’s COPMI Program comes in.

Late last month, NBMLHD COPMI Coordinators joined forces with the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation - an organisation that supports kids who have a family member with a mental illness through the provision of recreational and educational camps and other activities - and one of their corporate sponsors, the ‘Count Charitable Foundation’, to take 17 COPMI children out for a day of fun and adventure in Darling Harbour. The children, aged seven to 12, were treated to 10 pin bowling and laser skirmish followed by lunch and games in the park, before heading into a business conference room

where they received a very generous surprise. “‘Bikes for Tykes’, an initiative of the ‘Count Charitable Foundation’, is a corporate team-building exercise that sees adults work together to build bikes in teams. The bikes are mechanically checked and, once approved for use, they’re gifted to less fortunate children,” NBMLHD Child and Youth Mental Health Service COPMI Coordinator, Sarah Bergan, explained.

“The children were so excited to receive their bikes: one of the 12-year-olds learned to ride a bike for the first time, a 10-year-old enjoyed an 8km bike ride with his mum, the counsellor of another child reported that her client smiled for the first time as he showed her his new bike and another 12-year-old girl was excited for days after receiving her first ever surprise.”

Sarah added that educational and social opportunities such as this are crucial for children in these circumstances: “It’s important that these children understand that they’re not alone and that support is available to allow them to maintain and enjoy the childhood, educational and social opportunities that their peers experience.”

For more information or resources about children of parents with a mental illness, visit www.copmi.net.au or the NBMLHD COPMI Coordinators can be contacted through the NBMLHD Child and Youth Mental Health Service on 4725 9800.

Lost pets HAVE you seen any of these lost love ones? If you have any information please head to Penrith Area Lost and Found Animals on facebook, or contact us here at Nepean News on 9834 5579.

Nala - tortoiseshell cat muissing from Richmond

Male Chihuahua missing from Glenmore Park

Bailey missing from St Clair

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Fernhill estate brings glamour to the races IF there is one thing that goes hand in hand with racing – it is fashion and in particular women’s fashion. The Fernhill Picnic Race Day on Saturday 18th October will be no different, bringing a touch of country glamour to Western Sydney.

One of the main drawcards of the day, the Luv My Bag Fashions on the Field competition will offer great prizes for the best dressed women on the day.

Fernhill encourages female race goers to glam up for the Picnics and is excited to announce fashion partner, Luv My Bag as the main sponsor for the competition. Providing quality leather handbags at affordable prices, Luv My Bag is a new Penrith based online business and will officially launch on Friday 19th September at www.luvmybag.com.au.

Fashion is the natural friend of horse racing and the Picnics offers a perfect chance to blend some country style into classic race day fashion. Women entering the Fashions on the Field competition are reminded that a headpiece is essential and footwear suitable to the venue should also be considered.

Performer and Race Day Ambassador, Brittanie Shipway, will be not only be performing at the picnics, but will also be sitting on the Fashions judging panel.

“This Spring, pastels are in and the dreadful fluro is banished back to the 80’s!” said Brittanie.

“I will be looking for textured gowns and creative designs. I’ll be wearing a gorgeous gown from Smik at Rouse Hill and will team it with a pair of cowboy boots for a bit of country flair.”

Registration for the competition will be from 10am – 12noon at the Picnics Main Stage and every

contestant will receive a free gift.

The Fernhill Picnic Race Day will also feature a 6-race program commentated by 2GB’s Ray Hadley, the Outback Steakhouse Family Zone with plenty of kid’s activities, the Food Fare, post-race concert and one lucky patron will win a trip to Hamilton Island!

Tickets are now on sale with prices starting from $30, or $40 on the day. Children under 14 years are free and shuttle bus services will be available as well as onsite parking.

Gates open from 10am with the first race at 1:10pm. Book now at www.fernhillpicnics.com.au

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Legends of the Nepean

By Greg Martin

WE bid farewell to a true Legend of the Nepean last Friday when a “”full house” assembled at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church Penrith to pay their respects to a giant of a man.

Ron Mulock was a giant of a man in physique, intelligence and an unwavering desire to better the lives of his fellow human beings.

High profile politicians and distinguished people from all walks of life attended the funeral service for a man who dedicated most of his adult life to serving his fellow citizens.

But the majority of the estimated 1500 mourners were the “little people “ – people whose lives were bettered by either knowing Ron Mulock or being the beneficiaries of his tireless work as a public servant.

Your writer has been a journalist for 47 years and during that time he has met with people from all walks of life.

The princes, the paupers, the needy, the greedy, the good, the evil, knocktakers, backstabbers, scallywags, scoundrels - the whole spectrum of humanity.

Ron Mulock was a great friend of cricketing legend, Keith Miller. Like Miller, Ron cut a dashing figure.

None earned my respect as much as Ron Mulock.

Ron Mulock was a Colossus in stature, intellect and love for all mankind.

His passing has left a hole in the hearts of the multitude of people who had the pleasure of knowing him during his 84 years on this earth.

Rest in peace Ron, your job down here is done.

Ron was one of the very first subjects in the Nepean News’ popular Legend of the Nepean articles.

Below we reproduce Greg Yanda’s interview with the great man back in 2010.

WHEN I asked local legend Ron Mulock to describe the city of Penrith in one word, he did – “terrific”.

After moving to Penrith from the St George district in 1955 to start his own law practice, Ron has been there seen it and done it all and after celebrating his 80th birthday earlier in the year, he is enjoying time with family and friends.

Ron was admitted to be a solicitor of the Supreme Court in 1955 and arrived in Penrith three days later to start up a law practice from scratch.

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“I came here when I was 25 and Penrith has been a significant part of my life – it’s been good to me and my family,” Ron explained.

“There were nearly 16,000 people in Penrith and St Marys then, now there are close to 186,000.

“Penrith was a railway town surrounded by rural activities including dairy farms and orchards and it was just starting to emerge but very slowly.”

In the ensuing years Ron became an integral part of the Penrith fabric and spent several terms as mayor before being elected into New South Wales Parliament where he rose to the role of Deputy Premier in the Wran and Unsworth state Labor governments.

“My term as mayor was a pretty exciting period, Penrith was really growing at a rate of about eight per cent per annum cumulative and it was really challenging to keep in touch with that sort of growth,” Ron recalls.

He was also the patron of the Penrith Panthers for 34 years; a role that took him behind the scenes of the Chocolate Soldiers era before receiving Life Membership of the club.

“I think I’ll always be passionate about the Panthers because I spent so much time in the dressing rooms with them over the years,” he explained.

“Once you see how players play their hearts out and come away losers it’s a lasting impression.”

Ron recalls the day he officially became a Panther, thanks largely to his two sons during an away game against the St George Dragons.

“I took my boys down to watch the St George play Penrith and the Dragons were far from being a weak side; they were still the strongest side in the competition – and Penrith beat them!,” he recalled.

“The boys, they were Penrith through and through and I had to change allegiances straight away, it was an overnight conversion and that’s the ways it’s stayed ever since.”

The biggest reward for Ron’s devotion to Penrith was paid in September, 1991 when the Panthers won the premiership for the first time since joining the competition in 1967.

Ron was famously seen whacking then coach, Phil Gould, on the head with a Big League program in a burst of excited energy while sitting on the bench.

Panthers chairman congratulates Ron Mulock after the re-naming of a function room at Panthers football headquarters in his honour.

“I was elated, not just for myself but it meant so much for the Panthers football followers and everybody got in behind them as a community and it was electrifying,” Ron said.

“It wasn’t quite the same the second time around but it does have a big impact on the community generally.”

Family keeps Ron and his wife

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Despite battling cancer, Ron still managed to flash that warm smile for our cameraman, Greg Davies, who had visited his home to take his photo for our regular Who Am I ? article

Des busy these days although he likes to get out to the Panthers games when he can.

“I’m feeling well at the moment and just enjoying being well and its great watching grandkids grow up,” Ron beamed.

You will go a long way before meeting a nicer man then Ron Mulock.

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McLend a helping hand AS the McHappy Day countdown begins, Nepean residents are being encouraged to purchase a $1 Helping Hand at their local McDonald’s restaurant to help raise much needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

An impressive 690,000 Helping Hands were sold in 2013 and this year they are hoping to beat the overall McHappy Day fundraising record to raise over $3 million in total on the day, so RMHC can continue to provide programs and services to support seriously ill children and their families.

Nepean residents will be able to show their support for RMHC by buying, signing and displaying a Helping Hand at their local restaurant for just $1 from Wednesday 1st October, up until McHappy Day on Saturday 18th October.

All proceeds from Helping Hands sales are donated directly to RMHC to support programs such as the Ronald McDonald Family Room program, which provides a haven for families within hospitals to give them a break from the stress of many hours spent by their child’s bedside.

Corporate Helping Hands will

also be available for businesses to purchase in $10 and $50 increments.

Nepean businesses will be able to post a Helping Hand in their local restaurant and will also receive another to display in their office.

“Helping Hands gives everyone the opportunity to show their support for McHappy Day and make a real difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families. We have been thrilled with the number

of sales of Helping Hands in previous years and with the help from the local community, we hope to see more hands displayed in our restaurant,” said Kathryn Garton Owner of Minchinbury McDonalds.

What your donation means to RMHC1: - $130: Could fund one nights’ accommodation for a family at a Ronald McDonald House - $125: Could cover the cost of

one educational tuition session for one child through the Ronald McDonald Learning Program - $50: Could help keep one Ronald McDonald Family Room open each day Now in its 24th year McHappy Day has raised over $28 million for RMHC with funds going towards building new Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms and providing more resources for other programs such as the Ronald McDonald Learning Program.

In order to meet the growing need from families, RMHC is aiming to build or extend five Houses, open 12 more Family Rooms as well as extend and develop other programs such as the Ronald McDonald Learning Program over the next few years.

In addition to Helping Hands, people can get behind McHappy Day by simply dropping in to one of over 920 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia on Saturday 18th October to make a donation to RMHC or by buying a Big Mac ($2 from every Big Mac will go to RMHC).

Donations can also be made via www.rmhc.org.au/mchappyday

HEALTH & EXCERCISE feature 20 Nepean News 18 September 2014 Issue 133

upRAW: Tasty, nutritional and guilt-free!

HAVE you been waiting for a fun, fresh and nutritious food option to arrive in Penrith? Well, here it is!

Welcome to upRAW Cafe & Juice Bar; your one stop body fuel shop located within the exciting new iFLY Downunder Indoor Skydiving facility next to Penrith Panthers. upRAW Café & Juice Bar is offering a clever menu introducing their guests to the delights of Raw, Sugar free and Gluten free food with

plenty of variety to suit fitness junkies, discerning diners, health food newbies and has been a real hit with the kids!

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The upRAW Concept began on a six month caravan and camping trip around Australia where creator, Nellie Barnett and her young daughter Sophia discovered the amazing benefits of raw, sugar free food and

the magic of cooking with coconut oil. A series of coincidences brought Nellie to Sydney where upRAW was born and the opportunity to share the benefits of this style of food began to manifest.

The menu offers minimally processed foods with maximum nutritional benefits. The café uses no refined sugars in any of their onsite productions, cooks only with coconut oil (a product with incredible benefits compared to the usual cooking oils) and all food is baked, poached or grilled - no deep-frying! The food simply tastes amazing.

The Quinoa chicken box is a favorite, with tender grilled chicken coated in seasoned quinoa flakes alongside fresh raw salad, pita bread and dip. Or try the ‘Better burger’, a lean beef patty loaded with hidden veg and stacked with plenty of fresh salad, served up with a side of upRAW’s fabulous sweet potato fries!

When you’re looking for a guilt free sweet treat, upRAW has it covered too. Try the RAW snickers slice made with oats, peanut butter, chia seed and a chocolate topping made with raw cacao, agave and coconut oil.

Raw berry cheesecake, house baked gluten free banana bread and a frozen yoghurt machine using REAL fruit blended on site - nothing artificial here and no added sugar!

A range of fresh juices and

smoothies are also on offer, aimed to give you what you feel your body needs most in the moment. The “Wake me up” with lemon, apple, ginger, agave and gurana does just that and the “Lush me up” also reigns true to its name with raspberry, raw cacao, coconut - it’s like a liquid cherry ripe. upRAW provides fabulous catering packages for kids parties, corporate events and everything in-between.

Catering by upRAW is available in conjunction with flight packages, or as a stand-alone service either on-site or in your venue of choice.

With professional cake maker Carin Young using her skills with honey and coconut oil, the kids birthday cakes are sugar free and the kids don’t even know it. Carin also delights in producing fully personalised cakes of your wildest imagination!

For more information on catering, please email the upRAW Team at: catering@uprawcafe.com.au The café will be open extended trading hours during the school holidays being 8am- 7pm Monday to Thursday and 8am- 9pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday. All items available for dine in or take away with plenty of free entertainment in the spectacle of human flight. Come on down and experience upRAW Café & Juice Bar for some “Fresh Food on the Fly!”

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HEALTH & EXCERCISE feature 10 week weight loss challenge THE Box’N’Burn 10wk Weight Loss Challenge has been running for aprox 3 years, Starting off in the Hawkesbury and now over 6 great locations, Penrith, Mt Druitt, BellaVista, Riverstone & The Central Coast.

Box’N’Burn is designed and programmed to suit all fitness levels and abilities, From 14yo - 70yo, From the beginner, intermediate, advance & the professional athlete it caters to all strengths, levels and abilities.

There are coloured groups to make it easy for the participant to fit in the appropriate workout level & station, with flexibility to move up and down the levels to push and challenge yourself or take it easier to suit you. With 12 great motivational trainers amongst the crew, you can be sure to have a mix up of work stations throughout the Challenge and never get bored of the same boxercise or fitness routine!

Weekly weigh-ins (kept confidential) to keep you on track and see your progression, FaceBook forum for all up to date information and once registered you receive a Box’N’Burn training shirt, PLUS a pair of boxing gloves! The Box’N’Burn Challenge trains 2 nights per week, the MAIN night and weigh -in and the second night known as the “BONUS” night for extra

benefits & incentive to getting outside, excising and making the most of the Challenge as it is upto the participant to get actively involved and challenge themselves in losing the weight !

Box’N’Burn has welcomed on board as part of the team one of Sydney’s top dietitian to give professional and

qualified dietary meal plans and crucial healthy eating advice to help you reach and maintain the weight loss goal.

Friendly rivalry amongst friends & family members are welcome with great laughs while pushing through the grinding rounds of combinations, straight punches, upper cuts, hooks,

and much,much more! Box’N’Burn is certainly a great stress reliever, unwinding & punching out the days stress!

Box’N’Burn has helped change the shape of many people and their lives, the results are amazing and speak for themselves. Helping people combat high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, depression & obesity.

Box’N’Burn celebrate the success after each round with a great presentation night giving out abundant Trainers Trophy Awards, Participation Awards, Make Over Packages, Flowers And A Big Cash Prize to the winners!

The next challenge starting in October will be HUGE !!! With ONE prize pool WINNER worth $5000 Cash, to the winner of the MOST PERCENTAGE WEIGHT LOSS from all 5 areas!

REGISTRATION DATES for Penrith are Thursday 2nd & 9th October at Jamison Oval (under amenities block) 6-8pm $210 and be made in 2 part payments or in full. CASH or CARD EXCEPTED. Training Nights Mon & Wed 6;30pm -7;30pm (starting on Monday 13th October) Jamison Oval.

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HEALTH & EXCERCISE feature STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith welcomes the news that primary school children throughout the Penrith Electorate are having fun learning about the importance of healthy eating and staying hydrated as part of the ‘Crunch&Sip’ program.

Stuart Ayres joined primary school children in Parliament to take part in a special demonstration of the ‘Crunch&Sip’ program, which aims to build healthy eating habits into the daily routine of primary school students.

Stuart Ayres said the program not only helped to boost the fruit, vegetable and water intake of school students, but also serves to improve concentration and classroom performance of those students taking part.

“The ‘Crunch&Sip’ program helps to promote the importance of healthy food options among primary school students, with teachers reporting that it is a great practical way to incorporate this message into the school day,” Stuart Ayres said.

“There has been a significant increase in the proportion of children 2-15 years who consumed the

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“Research shows that teaching kids positive eating behaviours during childhood can set them up with healthy eating habits for life, which leads to better health outcomes in the long run.”

The Healthy Children Initiative, which includes Crunch & Sip, is a key initiative of the NSW Government’s Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy (2013-2018) which provides a comprehensive approach to reducing overweight and obesity in NSW. The ‘Crunch&Sip’ program is currently part of the daily classroom routine in 1814 primary schools across NSW, including schools from across the Penrith Electorate: • Lapstone Public, St Finbars Primary, Our Lady of the Way Primary, Kingswood Public, Jamisontown Public, Leonay Public, Samuel Terry Public, York Public, Kingswood South Public, Penrith Public, Emu Heights Public, Henry Fulton Public, Emu Plains Public “It’s great to see so many local schools getting on board with the

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25 The mighty Panthers have done themselves and their supporters proud this season by exceeding all expectations in finishing fourth on the premiership ladder and then scoring a boil-over in tossing the Roosters 19-18 in last week’s qualifying final.

That support from the grandstands has the Panthers just one win away from the club’s fourth appearance in an NRL grand-final.

So keep on cheering as our boys strive to make it another premiership, emulating the deeds of their club-mates back in 1991 and 2003.

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Crumbed chicken drumsticks

The Power Of Dreams I am not a person who is aware of whether I dream or not - let alone remember any of them - maybe one or two every now and then, but nothing to write home about.

Over the millennias I have lived though, I have always found great joy in books. I have been inspired by the writings of great philosophers, leaders and multi millionaires who employ thousands of people. It seems they attribute their inspired actions and ideas to controlled day dreaming!

Comments they make in their writings is of them being in their own “quiet space” - a single room, a simple lamp, and a pad and pencil/ pen.

My first choice are those books that tell of Human endeavour and achievement and life’s experiences.

However!! Where would we be without our fiction writers?

Our two-way radios and mobile phones were first described in our now ancient comic books and newspaper comic strips such as Dick Tracey and Buck Rogers.

Computers and the internet were first given their way-out and ahead of their time status.

Decades before they became fact and a part of our daily lives.

They were brought to us by “Day Dreamers” who were in fact visionaries.

Where did all this come from? Their private time! Their time spent in the presence of the “Great Universal Mind” where all knowledge is already in place - waiting for us to plug ourselves into it!

Are you giving yourself the time and space to be “One on One” with The Creator Of All That Is? To reveal the visionary and inspirational force within you?

I call this “The Power Of Controlled Meditation” A beautiful energy available to everyone.

(Not an easy process to get into at the beginning, but when you get the hang of it....

POW! There are a number of accountable practitioners who can guide you in the beginning in the healing and inspirational joy of meditation.

You’ve got nothing to lose by trying!

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ARE you organising a Christmas party, birthday or a social get together?

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You can book these vessels for private charters or the famous Sydney harbour pub crawl. The pub crawl is a 4.5 hour Saturday afternoon cruise which includes a hot and cold buffet lunch and a visit to 3 of Sydney’s finest hotels in Historical rocks.

Everybody on board receives their official souvenir t-shirt and the cruise director will write the name of the pubs you visit during the day. After visiting the pubs, it’s back on board the fun boat with the karaoke (fun boat idol) great party music all while cruising the best

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This day is ideal for a small group to meet other small groups on board enjoying a fun filled action packed day.

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Twinkle Workshop Monday 29/9, 9am – 1pm or 12pm – 4pm Explore the cosmos in this exciting theatre-making workshop and be a part of Twinkle, the Joan’s new original show for young people. $30 workshop and performance. Ages 9-16.

Performances on 30 September and 1 October.

Theatresports League Wednesday 1/10 (Junior – ages 11 - 14) & Thursday 2/10 (Senior ages 15 - 18) Get ready for a day of improvisation, laughter and buffoonery in The Joan’s inaugural Theatresports League! Participants will learn from two of the Joan’s expert teaching artists before teaming up to test their skills in an authentic Theatresports mock competition! 9am-2:30pm. $66.

ARTSTART: Circus Secrets (9am-10:30am) and Tall Tales (11am-12:30pm) – Friday 3/10 The ever-popular ARTSTART offers participants the chance to journey into the world of the BigTop with Circus Secrets then learn how to spin a jaw-dropping story in the energetic Tall Tales storytelling workshop! $18 individual workshops / $32 both workshops.

Ages 5-10.

Get ready to twinkle GET set for a dazzling astronomical journey with the mesmerising children’s show Twinkle at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, this September school holidays.

Exploring stars, galaxies, space and what lies beyond, this magical production investigates the wonders of the night sky, through storytelling, science, music, song and more.

Created and performed by a professional team of artists - Nick Atkins, Sophie Cook and Danielle O’Keefe harness the wonders of the universe for the young and the young at heart, as they navigate the night sky in this ground breaking production.

Twinkle also offers the unique opportunity for up to 60 young people to be in each show, adding their voices to this truly special theatrical event.

Participants explore the “world above” through song and script in an engaging theatre-making workshop process, joining the cast on stage as part of the public performance.

Director of Community Engagement, James Fischer said: “Children and families will

be captivated by this charming production, whether as a participant or audience member. It’s the perfect performance for anyone who’s ever looked up into the vast night sky and said ‘wow – that’s incredible’.”

To star in Twinkle: Workshop (1) Monday 29 September 9am1pm, followed by performance day Tuesday 30 September 9am12pm; or Workshop (2) Monday 29 September 12pm – 4pm, followed by performance day Wednesday 1

October 9am-12pm. Workshop and performance suitable for youth aged 10 – 16 years. $30 per participant.

To see Twinkle: Performances 11am, Tuesday 30 September & Wednesday 1 October. Tickets: $22 each; Family of four $72. Suitable for all ages.

For further details or bookings: 4723-7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street Penrith.

CROSSWORD ACROSS 6 Ultimately (7) 7 Fertile area in a desert (5) 9 Polynesian dance (4) 10 Loathing (10) 11 A moon of Jupiter (8) 13 Inflow (6) 15 Forms on a wound (4) 17 A plot of parish land (5) 18 Matured (4) 19 Admiration (6) 20 Shows (8) 23 Bagpipe (10) 26 3 feet (4) 27 Cut (5) 28 Aerial (7)

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DOWN 1 Incapable of error (10) 2 Stays on a liquid surface (6) 3 A type of story (4) 4 Mute (archaic) (8) 5 Nature of being (4) 6 Animal wildlife (5) 8 Keep away from others (7) 12 Overweight (5) 14 Showy (10) 16 Tariffs or duties (7) 17 Wagerers (8) 21 A suit of playing cards (6) 22 Latin for “Earth” (5) 24 Prima donna (4) 25 Islamic prayer leader (4)

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River to river exhibition

A CELEBRATION of the Lachlan and Nepean Rivers, envisioned through contemporary sculpture and weaving by Wiradjuri artist Bev Coe and Sydney-based artist Bronwyn Berman.

River to River – interwoven landscapes is an exploration of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspectives on place, identity, aesthetics and cultured memory concerning the Nepean and Lachlan Rivers.

This exhibition is the capstone of a wider project entitled River to River,

which took place during 2012-2014, between artists and communities of the Penrith and Lachlan Shires. Under the auspices of Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, this project brought together creatives of both regions to share and teach skills, create artwork, and in doing so, build regional capacity and promote cross cultural understanding.

In 2013 artists Bronwyn Berman of Penrith Lakes, and Wiradjuri weaver, Bev Coe of Condobolin in Western NSW, were invited to produce new work which explored

their lived experience and passion for the river environments in which they live. A meeting in Condobolin in April of 2014 allowed the artists to exchange views, skills and techniques which were further developed in their home studios.

In River to River – interwoven landscapes, both artists have illuminated the individual character of Nepean and Lachlan rivers. Here is found the dark depths of the Nepean, its dripping banks, grey pebbles, overhanging casuarinas and finger roots, in contrast, the Lachlan’s

brown flows, sandy banks, ancient red gums and pooling billabongs are revealed. These artists have pushed the boundaries of their creative practice, through weaving, wrapping, dyeing, sculpture and drawing. The result is a profound meditation upon river environments, textures and life forces EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday 30 August - Sunday 16 November Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest 86 River Road Emu Plains phone 02 4735 1100.

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Step back in time EVENTS 14 324 1837 1851 1870 1934 1961

1964

- Tiberius is confirmed as Roman Emperor by the Roman Senate following the natural death of Augustus.

- Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine’s sole control over the Roman Empire.

- Tiffany and Co. (first named Tiffany & Young) is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany.

- First publication of The New-York Daily Times, which later becomes The New York Times.

- Old Faithful Geyser is observed and named by Henry D. Washburn during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition to Yellowstone.

- The USSR is admitted to the League of Nations.

- U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld dies in a plane crash while attempting to negotiate peace in the war-torn Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

- North Vietnamese Army begins infiltration of South Vietnam.

BIRTHS 1709 1905 1933 1948

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Samuel Johnson, English lexicographer and author (d. 1784).

Greta Garbo, Swedish-American actress and singer (d. 1990).

Jimmie Rodgers, American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Christopher Skase, Australian businessman (d. 2001).

DEATHS 1961 - Dag Hammarskjöld, Swedish economist and diplomat, 2nd Secretary-General of the United Nations, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1905).

1968 - Franchot Tone, American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1905).

1970 - Jimi Hendrix, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1942).

2002 - Bob Hayes, American sprinter and football player (b. 1942).

2013 - Ken Norton, American boxer and actor (b. 1943).

JOKES YOU may or may not remember the old-time Jewish comedians: Shecky Green, Red Buttons, Totie Fields, Milton Berle, Henny Youngman, and many others? Perhaps you may have only heard of them. They were hilarious and not a single “F”-bomb word in any of their comic routines.

1. A car hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says, “Are you comfortable?” The man says, “I make a good living.”

2. I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

3. I‛ve been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife finds out, she‛ll kill me!

4. Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won‛t be reporting it.

The thief spends less than my wife did.

5. We always hold hands (with my wife). If I let go, she shops.

6. My wife and I went to a hotel where we got a waterbed.

My wife calls it the Dead Sea. 7. My wife and I revisited the hotel where we spent our wedding night. This time I was the one who stayed in the bathroom and cried.

8. My wife was at the beauty shop for two hours. That was only for the estimate. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days.

Then the mud fell off.

9. The doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn‛t pay his bill, so the doctor gave him another six months.

10. The Doctor called Mrs Cohen saying, “Mrs Cohen, your cheque came back.” Mrs Cohen replied: “So did my arthritis!”

11. A doctor held a stethoscope up to a man‛s chest. The man asks, “Doc, how do I stand? “The doctor says, “That‛s what puzzles me!”

12. A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says, “You‛ve been brought here for drinking.” The drunk says, “Okay, let‛s get started.”

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With more than 30 years experience, there is a passion that is rife through the heart of every worker at the Museum of Fire. Many have experienced the camaraderie, despair and courage that is possessed by all

fire fighters. Others have a great appreciation for firemen, stemming from an understanding of what the job entails.

Whether children are aspiring fire fighters or want to witness the magnificent equipment including fire trucks, hoses and chemical suits, you can be assured they will leave the museum with a thirst for knowledge.

The Museum of Fire offers a host of in-depth tours providing a recount of the fire brigade’s history

and tells some of the most inspiring stories.

Everything from uniforms to communication tools are on display in the one-of-a-kind museum, which is run solely to benefit the community.

The Museum of Fire is located on 1 Museum Drive, Penrith at the corner of Castlereagh Road and is open seven days a week for all to enjoy. Contact 02 4731 3000 for more details and be sure to collect a souvenir on your way out.

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by Paul Innis, Historian and Tour Guide Continued from last issue 4th September 2014...

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HE first written record I’ve seen naming the hill comes from the pen of Mrs Elizabeth Hawkins, who wrote a long account of her family’s walk to Bathurst in April 1822. Early in her account she wrote, “We now began our ascent up the first Lapstone Hill, so called from the stones being like a cobbler’s lapstone.” Then referring to the steepness of the hill, she added, “We only performed the distance of one mile and a half that day.”

The steepness of Lapstone Hill remained a burden for travellers throughout the 19th Century.

In the late 1860s, a railway line was built across the Blue Mountains, but trains at that time couldn’t climb the steep hill in one attempt. The problem was solved constructing a large Z configuration allowing trains to ascend the hill through the use of three gradual climbs. This construction was called the Lapstone Zig Zag – and is definitely worth a visit!

Towards the end of the 19th Century trains became stronger, making the Zig Zag redundant. Consequently trains ran along one line and through a tunnel built under Lapstone Hill.

During the 20th Century, a large Art Deco hotel was built atop Lapstone Hill, giving its guests expansive views over Emu Plains and Penrith. Attached to the hotel was the Lapstone Road Bar, which was popular with the growing motorist trade.

During World War II, the old Lapstone tunnel was used to store ‘munitions’, and while Medlow Bath’s Hydro was closed for a while during the war, its manager, Bud Macken, managed the Lapstone Hotel and Road Bar. Finally, suburbia caught up with the area when a new town called Lapstone was constructed in the 1960s, featuring curved brick gutters, and a new Railway Station – which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year. Lapstone is also now home of a Public Primary School, Rugby Union Oval and Netball Courts, an RAAF Base, and several sites where lapstones can still be found.

And William Hardman...?

Along with all the other road builders, he was set free by Governor Macquarie in June 1815.

After that records tell us he lived in the Penrith district, working as a labourer for Richard and Sarah Bryan. His Death Certificate said he died on 22 September 1844, aged 74, and is buried in Castlereagh Cemetery. He was unmarried.

The surname of Hardman comes from Cox’s handwriting in his Journal entry on August 18th 1814, and from the handwriting in Governor Macquarie’s list of Convict Pardons.

A lapstone from Lapstone.

William Hardman (along with the other members of the road building party) was given his Ticket of Leave in June 1815. It’s this list which mentions William Hardman was transported on the ship ‘Hercules’. Other quotes in the article are from ‘Fourteen Journeys Across The Blue Mountains’, edited by George Mackaness. Horwitz.

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I would also like to acknowledge and thank John Low, Michelle Nichols and Lorraine Stacker, for their valuable research expertise.

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Bennett and Sheens front Q&A THE annual Luke Priddis Foundation NRL Grand-Final luncheon at St Marys Leagues Club on Friday, October 3, just like the Mighty Panthers, keeps going from strength to strength.

The 2014 LPF luncheon has something for everyone.

The luncheon will be hosted by Channel 9’s always entertaining front man, Tim Gilbert and the laughs – there will be plenty of them – will be provided by funny man extraordinaire, Sean Woodland.

One of the highlights of the lunch will be a three-man panel of rugby league’s finest minds – Wayne Bennett, Tim Sheens and Craig Gower.

The brains trust panel will participate in what will be a thoroughly entertaining Question and Answer session.

Other highlights include an auction of some fabulous merchandise and memorabilia and the drawing of a raffle for which the major prize is a Mazda 2 Neo Sport which has been provided by the good folk at Penrith Mazda Centre.

The Mazda 2 Neo sport is valued at $15,990 – second prize is a 50” Toshiba LED television.

Raffle tickets, which cost $20

You can win a fabulous Mazda 2 Neo sport

each, can be purchased by contacting the Luke Priddis Foundation office on (02) 4736 2202 or visiting info@ lukepriddisfoundation.com And the same applies if you are keen to join in all the fun at the luncheon.

Cost is $90 for which you receive a mouth-watering two-course meal, drinks on arrival and the opportunity to have loads of fun.

Luke and Holly Priddis started the Luke Priddis Foundation in 2006 after their third child Cooper was diagnosed with Autism.

“As parents of a child with ASD, we understand the combination of frustration, grief and joy felt by every parent of a child with special needs,

especially when it comes to accessing early intervention services for our children, said Luke Priddis.

“There are very few services that cater specifically for children with ASD.” For the thousands of children in Australia with ASD, early intervention services are vital.

These services help our kids learn the simple things that most parents are able to take for granted such as, how to talk, read, write, draw, and even how to play with other children.

These skills then give them a better chance at independence as they grow up.

“Simply, the Foundation aims to improve the lives of children with

Footy fever is spreading as the race to the finals heats up!

Embodying the grass roots of Western Sydney’s Rugby League, this is your opportunity to join our special guests Wayne Bennett, Tim Sheens and Craig Gower who will head up the panel along with dedicated fans to provide a unique insight into the NRL Grand Final.

The Luke Priddis Foundation continues to offer enormous potential to companies and individuals to be associated with a charity making a real difference whilst enjoying the fruit of social connection and entertainment.

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ASD. Through our own experiences and through talking to other parents with children who have been diagnosed with ASD, we decided the best way to support these kids was through early intervention education and community awareness and education.” Luke said.

Each year, the Foundation holds various events, including our annual ‘Fitness for Autism’, to promote understanding of ASD in the community. We also hold workshops and seminars to help educate parents and professionals, such as doctors, nurses and teachers, who work with children with ASD. The foundation has established support groups for children with ASD and their families. These support groups enable families to come together in an informal setting to relax, share stories and to attend group therapy sessions and talk with other families who understand their situation.

Our long term aim is to establish an ASD Early Intervention Centre of Excellence.

The centre will offer ASD specific education to preschool aged children with ASD, helping them to gain the skills that will allow them to develop to their full potential.

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By Greg Martin

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.

AMANPOUR: Stylish mare from the Gai Waterhouse camp and put in big time to land a Randwick trial from a small field.

ARABIAN GOLD: Classy grey and up to winning another decent race following her barnstorming trial win for Blake Shinn. Zoomed home!

GENERALIFE: Plenty of residual fitness available with this one after a freshen up. ‘Buried’ in a Warwick Farm trial field when a cruisy sixth.

MISS MACKELLAR: Unraced Denman filly from the Jason Coyle yard. Soft third at the classy Warwick Farm trial session last week.

PEEPING: First trial appearance resulted in a solid win for this Redoute’s Choice filly. Looks a good prospect for Ron Quinton.

SESSIONS: Sensational trial winner under a stranglehold last week. Going extra well this preparation so don’t underestimate in anything.

THAT’S A GOOD IDEA: Team Snowden has this progressive sprinter operating at a high level fresh. Never pushed out to scramble home with his barrier trial last week.

UNDOUBTED PLEASURE: Beaten first time out but she’s a sweet moving filly from the Clarrie Conners stable. Won’t be a maiden much longer after landing a Farm trial.

The A Grade was up for grabs when scores were level THE powerful at 12-12 going into the sheds St Marys for lemons.

Leagues club However with big prop fielded four forward Adam Sheppard teams on Penrith district and second-rower, Mitch Junior Rugby League first Kennedy, leading the way, division grand finals day at the Brethren proved much SportingBet Stadium last too strong at the business end Sunday. of the match.

There was good news and The blockbusting bad news out of the day for Sheppard had a blinder – the Saints. every time he carted the The day kicked off ball up he made big inroads terrifically for St Marys with despite the attention of any the club’s under 16’s and number of would-be tacklers. under 17’s doing victory laps But perhaps the match but at the other end of the day, of the day was in the 19’s the club’s A Reserves and in which Brothers proved Brendan Lewis played a strong hand A Grade outfits were on the off the bench for Brothers in the A Grade much too strong for St wrong end of the scoreline. fixture. Photo courtesy npbphoto.com.au Clair who had looked the A brutal final 40 minutes better team throughout most won the day for Brothers 36of the season.

12 in the A Grade after they and minor premiers, Brothers, led by “Rhino” Jeffery, were St Marys, were locked 12-12 at the halftime awesome in the opening stanza and ran in three break. tries to take a match-winning 18-0 into the halfIn the A Reserves, Emu Plains prevailed time break.

22-16 over the Saints while in the other games, The youngsters went on with after the Brothers walloped St Clair 30-6 in the 19s’, St resumption and always had the match within Marys beat St Clair 40-16 in the 17’s and Saints their keeping. won 20-0 over Blacktown Workers in the 16’s.

Also shining for the Brethren were Tommy A big crowd was in attendance at SportingBet Cettolin, Kyle Mattingly, Jai Lane and Tommy Stadium to witness the five grand finals.

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ON THE MAT THERE seems to be no stopping young Luke Millican from Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club.

On Sunday, August 31 Luke and his dad Geoff ventured down to Taren Point Bowling Club for their Father and Son Pairs tournament.

After three games they were victorious. The final results were 1st Geoff Millican / Luke Millican, 2nd Mick Duprez / Brett Duprez, 3rd Ryan Bartlett / Les Symonds and 4th Brian Morton / Chris Green.

There were three full greens of fathers & sons.

OVER the weekend of August30-31 the Zone 5 Rookies Singles qualifying took place. The Rookies event is for bowlers that have been registered for less than 30 months.

Across the Zone there were three venues for bowlers to qualify at.

Local bowlers from the Nepean and Lower Blue Mountains area gathered at Wallacia Bowling Club.

The format for the event is the bowlers are drawn in sections of three and two play while one marks the game.

This guarantees each bowler a minimum of two games. There were

27 entries from clubs such as Austral, St Marys RSL, Penrith, Lawson, Hazelbrook, Blacktown City, Blacktown Workers, Kingswood and Richmond.

After the three game round- robin we finished with 9 section winners.

They were Sebastian Efron (Blacktown Workers), Ian Lloyd (Austral), Mark Bogart (Springwood), David Hearns (Lawson), Brad Marriott (Blacktown Workers), Andrew Dennis (Hazelbrook), Matt Dunn (Austral), Terry Flanagan (Richmond) and Terry Lane (St Marys RSL).

In the first knock- out game Sebastian Efron defeated Ian Lloyd 17 to 10. Quarter Finals followed with Mark Bogart defeating Sebastian Efron 17 to 13, David Hearns defeated Brad Marriott 17 to 7, Matt Dunn defeated Andrew Dennis 17 to 16 and Terry Lane defeated Terry Flanagan 17 to 7.

In the Semi Finals David Hearns defeated Mark Bogart 17 to 8 and Matt Dunn defeated Terry Lane 17 to 7.

On to the Final in which Matt jumped out of the gates and was leading 10 to 3 after 9 ends.

With Col Crossingham

David won 5 of the next 6 ends to lead 12 to 11 after 15 ends. The ends went shot for shot until eventually the scores were locked at 16 all.

Matt scored 1 shot on the 23rd end to win the game 17 to 16.

Matt will now progress to the Zone Finals at St Marys RSL Bowling Club on Saturday, September 27.

David Hearns played the entire two days on crutches following a recent snowboarding accident.

THE Kingswood Minor Pairs were completed Sunday, August 23 after the Club’s AGM. The winners were Jim Newton and Ted Ryan who defeated Bert Arnall and Darrell Scott 16 to 15.

It was an entertaining close match and well worthy of a Final.

The Mixed Fours are now underway and will complete the Club’s 2014 Championship Program.

Kingswood member Chris Gillespie decided to enter in the Bowls NSW Rookies Pairs with his 10 year old son, Jack McEwen-Gillespie who is the youngest registered player within the District.

They then decided that although Jack had had a little exposure to

competition through the Kingswood Junior Bowls Academy they would enter the Club’s Minor Pairs Championships.

Chris thought that one match would be great experience for Jack.

In the first round they had an upset win 25-14 and in the second round they had a bigger upset win 25-13. In the quarter final they again triumphed 24-11 and then in the Semi Final they came up against the eventual winner.

The finalists played the match over two days due to a weather break, 19 ends on day 1 and 2 ends on day 2, and with the father and son combination losing 20-24.

Saying Jack held his own with his “00” bowls would be an understatement and he was ably led by his Dad. We hope to keep him interested in the game – Contributor, Ted Ryan THE final of the Penrith Women’s Bowling Club Minor Singles was played on Tuesday, September 2.

Congratulations to the winner Roberta Henry who prevailed 25 to 2 and also to the runner-up Sandra Ireland.

An excellent game was played in great spirits by both of these bowlers.

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PANTHERS WERE JUST AMAZING THERE have been some amazing performances from Penrith rugby league teams over the ages but last Saturday night’s win over last year’s premiers and this year’s minor premiers, the Roosters, was one of the best.

In a remarkable display the Mountain Men started last week’s semi -final with a few nervous (and out of character fumbles) moments and went into halftime with most believing that all the Roosters had to do to win was hold onto the ball.

Easier said than done when facing defence like they were.

The second half started pretty much the same way and it fact the prophecy of most looked like being fulfilled when Shaun Kenny-Dowell crossed four minutes after oranges.

Then the Panthers awoke.

A well-orchestrated movement saw Ivan Cleary’s mob roar back into the game declaring to all: “don’t blink” because the fun had just begun.

Even a try in the 73rd minute to Mitchell Pearce which saw the Panthers trail 18-12 wasn’t that gut-wrenching feeling of “damn there goes the game”.

There was a look in the players’ eyes, a steely resolve if you will, that had every Panther fan still up to the eye balls in hope and expectation.

Then with the game running way into siren time young gun, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak produced a miracle tap back in field from a deft Jamie Soward grubber that Dean Whare (what a player) merely touched down for his second of the match.

Enter Jamie Soward!

He had to put the goal kick over from the sideline to have any chance of golden point.

He did, but the Panthers had bigger fish (Roosters) to fry than Golden Point.

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They had that sniff, the sniff of victory.

Then with under 20 seconds on the clock once again enter that man J Soward.

This time to win the game with a field goal from 35m out that sunk the boys from Bondi 19-18!

How sweet it was!

Apart from wanting more than anything for the boys from the foot of the mountains to prevail, I also had a side bet with my Triple-M Grill Team co-host Gus Worland (a mad Rooster fan).

The loser had to get the opposing team’s emblem tattooed on their bum.

As an added kicker, the tattoos were designed by my seven-year-old daughter Rafferti.

So now as you can see Gus Worland has this tattoo of a “Panther” tattooed on him for life for failing to realise the Panthers are there (one game away from a grand final) because they are a bloody good football team.

Only now (well hopefully) will those non-believers start to take note.

This 2014 version of the Penrith Panthers is here to shock the world and in doing so, show that with true belief and an even closer bond of mate ship ANYTHING is possible.

We now sit back this weekend to see the team we’ll take on to get into this season’s grand final.

And while Manly and Canterbury battle it out for the right to take us on, those Panther players with a niggle here or there get to freshen up with a chance of making their very own spot in history.

C’mon you Panthers we’re not ready for this amazing ride to stop until the big one on October 5!

See ya at the game!

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Thursday, 18 September 2014

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HARPO’S MARKS

WHEN I was W around 13 years a of o age, my father kept hammering into me about selfdiscipline.

I tried it for a few days but then thought: “What the Hell, I can always get a dog and a white stick”.

Which is why 50 years down the track I am amazed about the selfdiscipline being shown by players across all teams in the National Rugby League.

That self-discipline applies in just the one area – not throwing a punch at an opposing player.

I believe there hasn’t been one send-off for letting fly with a haymaker all season and that is commendable.

In the heat of an on-field flare-up the temptation to go the biff is hard to resist especially with someone grabbing you on the jersey and spitting invectives into your face.

But the knowledge that they will be automatically suspended for using their fists has tempered tempers remarkably.

Marvellous what the threat of a severe penalty can do!

Such as in Singapore where there’s no graffiti, spitting on the streets or depositing chewing gum on footpaths – the penalties there are dire.

Perhaps the NRL can bring in dire consequences for incompetency in the ranks of the supposed elite referees.

Drawn and quartered if you go to the Video Ref on more than two occasions, tarred and feathered if you don’t police the slowing down of the plays-the-ball by third man flopping, and a red-hot poker up the quoit if you don’t stop players head-butting the marker at the plays-the-ball.

I’ve been watching big-time rugby league for six decades and I have yet to come across a more incompetent bunch of whistle-blowers.

I listened to Channel 9’s broadcast of the Bulldogs-Storm game on Sunday and I thought poor Gus Gould was either, going to have a seizure, or storm out of the broadcast box and jump the fence and whack the men with the whistles.

He was as frustrated as anyone sitting in the grandstands or watching the match in front of a television.

THE passing of Ron Mulock has left a deep chasm in the hearts of all who knew him.

I first met Ron way back in the early 70’s soon after he entered NSW Parliament.

I was introduced to him by the best flogger of advertising in the business, John Salway, one of the greatest characters you would ever come across.

I remember John introducing Ron and telling me: “This is probably the only fair dinkum politician you’ll ever meet”.

But there were a couple of others of Ron’s ilk who I’m sure he loved working with during his career in state politics – two equally great men Neville Wran and Jack Ferguson.

All three are now gone.

Crikey, you reckon Labor at both Federal and State levels would love to have men of that calibre in their ranks.

My heartfelt condolences to the extended Mulock family.

SAD MARKS: The passing of Ron Mulock.

HIGH MARKS: The unheralded Panthers just keep on winning.