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Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith last month welcomed the addition of a new Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) general ambulance to Penrith Ambulance Station to support local paramedics and patients with special needs.

Stuart Ayres said the new MPV general ambulance has the capability to transport patients who weigh up to 300 kilograms.

“This is a fi rst for Penrith. NSW Ambulance has trialled these vehicles to test their abilities and now we have seven new MPV general ambulances across the state with one here in Penrith,” Stuart Ayres said.

“The new MPV general ambulance is giving our local paramedics the equipment and technology to support them in their life-saving work.

“It is capable of transporting patients who weigh up to 300 kilograms but it can care for non-bariatric patients too.

“The new vehicle, which has a fi t out value of $152,000, is a welcome addition to Penrith Ambulance Station and is equipped with mechanical aids in the lifting and management of patients to reduce health and safety risks.

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Here we are at the pointy end of the year. For most, it’s a busy time of juggling numerous end of year events and commitments, all the while attempting to remain cool, calm and collected as the Festive Season approaches.

Yes! The shopping centres become abuzz with people everywhere, frantically in search of the right gift for those near and dear. Workplaces strive to conclude the year that was, and families come together to celebrate special time with their loved ones.

Christmas is a magical time of year, that brings with it love and laughter, memories of good times had and good times to come. It’s also a time to refl ect on the year that was, and fond memories of those that have left us too soon.

This month, we have plenty of news and events for you to catch up on, with many Christmas festivities already taking centre-stage. Cait highlights an important message about ‘feeling the love’ on page 6, while Narelle speaks of strategies for calming children and their emotions in Parents Corner.

For those that celebrate the festivities of Melbourne Cup Day and the race that stops a nation, I hope you backed a winner!

Be sure to check out all of our pre-Christmas tips and hints, to help you sail smoothly through the lead up to the Festive Season.

Enjoy your Community News, and keep in mind as the busy season approaches ‘Procrastination is the biggest thief of time’.


Investment in Penrith is booming, with Council receiving applications for development worth a staggering $100 million per month, totalling $410 million in the past four months.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the welcome investment shows there is a tangible interest in our City and an eagerness to invest. “The sheer weight of investment shows that Penrith is recognised as a signifi cant area in the region and NSW, and the centre point of the exciting New West,” Councillor Fowler said.

“Pleasingly the investment is spread around our City and in a number of industries including residential, business, leisure industries and retail.

“This means local jobs, both in the building of the developments and in the longer term.

“Almost 60 per cent of the investment is in big projects worth $5 million or more. “

The proposed investments are welcomed by Penrith Progression Project Director, Craig Butler. “This kind of investment not only brings jobs and infrastructure to the city,” said

Mr Butler, “but improves liveability and brings a vibrancy that benefi ts the City and its people.”

“These investors have done their research, and they know that they need to get involved in Penrith now, as the capital of the thriving New West.”.

Major development applications are for residential mixed use, large scale subdivisions, release areas and commercial developments, including Thornton apartments, subdivisions at Jordan Springs and Werrington, St Marys where the old bowling club was, the Glenmore Park Town Centre and the St Marys and Panthers Rugby League Clubs.

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In November each year the Church celebrates All Saints Day. It has an interesting history in that around 200CE Saint Gregory, who lived in Pontus in what was known as Asia Minor observed a festival known as All Martyrs. Saint Chrysostom who died in 407CE also refers to this festival.

The Greek Orthodox Church observes the second Sunday after

Pentecost [the granting of God’s Spirit to the early followers of Christ and considered to be the ‘birthday’ of the Church] as a festival of All Saints.

In Scripture the word saint is not used in relation to personal character [although today people will refer to someone being a ‘saint’] or to a special or class of Christian believers. Rather the word expresses belief in the total concept of the Church: both the living and the dead. Saint Paul in his writings developed the concept of the Church as being the ‘mystical body of the Son’.

The Anglican prayer book defines it as ‘the blessed company of faithful people’. It is in baptism when the person ‘turns to God’ that the individual becomes part of the whole. The history of the Church has shown that where the believer is honest to that confession then the Body of Christ is attractive to the unbeliever. When dishonesty reigns then the Body of Christ can be held in contempt.

In preparing for baptism either as a child where the God

parent takes responsibility until such time the child ‘come of age’ or the adult takes responsibility for promise made, it is of note that down through the ages as in today the promises hold firm as a necessity of life.

Ponder for a moment the following taken from the baptismal service: “my duty towards my neighbour is to love as myself and to do to others as they should do to me. To love and honour my parents. To order myself reverently and to hurt no one by word or deed. To be true and just in all dealings. To bear no malice nor hatred. To keep from stealing, gossip lying and slander. To keep my body in soberness and chastity and not to covet that which is not mine. To learn to work and sustain my own living.

The response at baptism, while demanding a great deal, is strengthened by the reality in the belief that the Holy Spirit is given to guide and direct in so far as the individual will give to that reality a determined effort.

This effort whether in health, sickness, disease or disaster is a constant. It is summed up in the Collect [prayer that ‘collects’ thoughts together] for the fourth Sunday after Easter: “Almighty God, who alone can order the unruly will and affection of the sinful: grant that we may love the thing which you command and desire what you promise that so among the sundry and manifold changes in the world our hearts may surely be fixed where true joys are to be found through Jesus Christ our Lord”.

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Do You Feel the Love?I was just thinking this morning how lucky I

am to have such wonderful people around me. I have friends and family who are there when I need them. There are also strangers that give me their smile when I’m feeling down and really need it. I have amazing experiences in the world that 10 years ago I would never have thought possible.

I pondered about how our community has changed. Some people are very lonely and we live in a city where thousands of people are living close by. I met up with a friend for coffee (she’s a pharmacist) and Mary (not her real name) was telling me about how she is sometimes the only social contact that some people have. They often can’t get an appointment to see their doctor for three weeks, so she is known in the town as one of the old fashioned pharmacists who will talk about their medication and be a shoulder to cry on when needed. This got me wondering about those many lives she’s touched who would otherwise be lonely and feel that they don’t count.

Social isolation and feeling lonely can have a significant impact on your mental health. This can lead to having a negative effect of low self-esteem, sleep problems and feeling more stressed. Sometimes feeling lonely and disconnected from society can be overwhelming and lead to suicidal thoughts.

We are social beings and need others around us to feel like we matter. Going out, laughing and having fun is essential to good mental health.

Cait Wotherspoon is a registered nurse, qualified teacher and a practicing counsellor and psychotherapist. Cait’s passion is to help people who have suffered loss. Using her training Cait seeks to empower her clients to breakthrough and rediscover the joys a full and rewarding life offers.

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Pre Christmas Tips & HintsStress Free Christmas• Get plenty of sleep.• Value good eating and drinking habits.• Don’t overindulge all month.• Reduce exercise if you have to — but don’t stop.• Know your limits and don’t stretch them.• Avoid confl ict and treat family members with respect.• Prioritise and plan your social obligations.• Tie up loose ends at work — but be realistic about

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older has COPD and half of those who have progressed to a stage where they are experiencing symptoms will not know that they have it.1,2 November 19 is World COPD Day and Lung Foundation Australia is raising

awareness of the prevalence and impact of COPD.COPD is a leading cause of death in Australia.COPD is a lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis,

emphysema and chronic asthma that isn’t fully reversible. It is important to recognise the risk factors and symptoms of

COPD so that you can get an early diagnosis.The main risk factors in Australia are:• Current or past history of smoking• Occupational exposure to dust, gas or fumes

There are also some genetic causes of COPD. Typical symptoms include breathlessness, a cough that won’t go away and phlegm production.

Finding COPD early gives the best chance to slow down lung deterioration and start managing your symptoms.

Lung Foundation Australia encourages people 35 years or older who have a history of smoking or had occupational exposure to dust, gas and/or fumes to have a lung health check.

COPD is largely preventable and treatable. While there is no

cure for COPD, there is strong medical evidence to show that early diagnosis, combined with self-management strategies including Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the early stages of the disease can reduce the burden of COPD.Pulmonary rehabilitation is a special program of exercise and education that helps you:• Breathe easier• Improve your quality of life• Resume activities that you had given up• Stay out of hospital• Reduces fatigue, anxiety and depression • Improves exercise capacity

Check in with your lungs visit www.lungfoundation.com.au or speak with your health professional about a lung health check. Phone 1800 654 301 for more information. Or your local Lung Support Group on 024735 1542 or 0247 338926.References:1. Toelle B, Xuan W, Bird T, Abramson M, Atkinson D, Burton D, James A, Jenkins C, Johns D, Maguire G, Musk A, Walters E, Wood-Baker R, Hunter M, Graham B, Southwell P, Vollmer W, Buist A, Marks G. Respiratory symptoms and illness in older Australians: the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease (BOLD) study. Medical Journal of Australia. 2013;198(3):144-8.2. Xuan W, Toelle B, Bird T, Abramson M, Graham B, James A, Johns D, Maguire G, Wood-Baker R, Marks G. Prevalence of respiratory symptoms, illnesses and spirometric diagnoses in the Australian BOLD study. Respirology 2011; 16:51. Based on ABS census data – Cdata Online 2006 Census, Australian population over 40.3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Australia’s health 2014. Australian Government. Available from:<http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=60129547205>

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PARENTS CORNERArticle by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) NepeanStudent-Wellbeing Worker – Mulgoa Public School Nepean Community & Neighbourhood ServicesPh: 0409 986 121 Centre: 4721 8520Blog: http://handsheartsminds.wordpress.comLast month, I off ered some strategies for calming young

children when their emotions are getting overwhelming for them. This month, it’s all about the older children, those over 6 years of age.

Some parents get scared of their children’s strong emotions. They try to dampen them down, or they dismiss them, encourage or bribe the child into feeling something else, jolly them up, redirect them, or even rescue them. Have a think about which emotions your parents didn’t cope with well when you were a kid growing up – anger, sadness, curiosity, fear, joy, shame (humiliation).

When refl ecting on this with parents, they have said to me “my parents didn’t cope with any of the so-called ‘negative feelings’, if I got sad, scared, or angry they would tell me to go to my room and come out when I was happy”. Now these parents fi nd that they have diffi culties in helping their own children process the same feelings because they have never been shown how. They also have diffi culties accepting that these feelings are OK within themselves, and this leads to shame and self-loathing, which then leads to all sorts of dysfunctional ways of coping such as emotional eating, retail therapy, drinking, smoking, depression, or anxiety.

All feelings are OK (yes, even anger). Feelings are a normal part of being human. It’s what we do with our feelings that counts!

In my work with children, I always encourage them to locate the particular feeling in their body. This is based on neuroscience (which I don’t have enough space here to go into in detail). If a child can become adept at picking up cues from their body that they are getting overwhelmed they can calm themselves quicker. It’s like an early warning system. Support the child to locate where he feels the anger in his body. The answers I have heard from kids range from the feet (to run), the fi sts (to get ready to fi ght), the heart, the tummy, and the head. It’s the same process for adults and many of the parents I have worked with say they feel it in their chest.

Here are the steps to calming down for older children…1. Ask yourself “How does my body feel?”2. Try to calm down by:- taking three deep breaths (inhale through the nose, breathe

deep down into the belly, and exhale through the nose);- counting backwards slowly;- think calming thoughts;- talk yourself through it (examples – I can do it, I can get

through this, calming down will make me feel and think better).Some of the children I have worked with say they got so angry

at times that they had to use all of the above strategies. Some said they had to count down from 100. Some said they went to their ‘happy place’ to think calming thoughts. Some said that three deep breaths was just not enough. I encourage the child to think about the incident later and ask herself – why was I angry, what did I do, what did and didn’t work, what could I have done diff erently. I also encourage the child to praise herself for the things she did well.

When kids have big emotions, parents try to reason with them or lecture them. They ask them why they are like that, what happened, they tell them to calm down without guiding them through the calming down process. Neuroscience is showing us that when humans are in a heightened state emotionally, the logical and rational part of the brain shuts down. There is no point trying to reason with a child in the height of an emotion, it’s like trying to read Shakespeare to a dog – it doesn’t make any sense! They need to calm down fi rst.

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As always, life is very busy at Llandilo Public School. Last term Paige, Chloe-Lee, Zoe Jannali, Kurt, Elyissa and Alexis took part in the Maths Deadlys competition organised by Cranebrook High School. When they returned to school, the students were very excited as they had won the poster competition and our school came first overall in the maths competition. It was

a great day for our Aboriginal students and I must congratulate Cranebrook High School for organising this worthwhile event.

Recently many of our students received their ‘Dragon Pins’ for demonstrating outstanding behaviour, as well as Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. These awards were presented at a special assembly attended by many parents.

Many students have enjoyed excursions recently. Last term our Kindergarten students visited Calmsley Hill City Farm. Judging by the look on their faces when they returned, everyone had a great time and the students’ recounts were very amusing to read. Some of our older students namely Michael, Byron, Jasmine and Bobo visited Long Neck Lagoon. They learnt a lot of different skills such as map reading, how to use a compass and engaged in a treasure hunt. It was a very worthwhile, enjoyable day for all concerned.

To promote ‘Sun Safety’ our school has volunteered to work on a research project in conjunction with Macquarie University, Charles Sturt University, The University of Western Sydney and the Cancer Council. The purpose of the research is to determine what impact being a Sun Smart school has on the school community. Data will be collected through observations, focus groups and interviews. The findings from the study will not only be useful to our school, but will also help reduce the risk of skin cancer in school communities.

Our Stage 3 students recently organised a Mini Fete, where many fun activities were planned. Students needed to purchase tokens at a cost of 50c in order to take part. One popular event was the sponge throwing competition, where students threw wet sponges at teachers. It was a great day and all funds raised will go towards the cost of the Year 6 Farewell.

Our ‘Family Fun Day’ was a huge success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our P & C members. All funds raised will benefit every child enrolled at the school and it was a great opportunity for the whole community to come together. Thankfully the weather was kind to us on the day and I would like to thank everyone for their support.

As Christmas is approaching our P & C are now organising a Christmas Hamper raffle. Students dressed in mufti clothes were asked to donate tins, packets and non-perishable items. We were inundated with items, thanks to the generosity of our families.

Our school programs continue to expand. Last term 60 students participated in Swim School, which is a water safety program that takes place annually. It was quite amazing to see how much progress students made over a relatively short period of time. We have now started a Gardening club, where many students are further developing their social skills as they learn how to plant vegetables, that will be eaten during ‘Crunch and Sip’ time. We have also promoted a Skipping Club, where students improve their fitness levels during recess and lunchtimes.

120 iPads were recently purchased, which are now being utilised on a daily basis in classrooms. The children are really enjoying these new learning tools and they are demonstrating a ‘love of learning’. It is wonderful to see everyone motivated and eager to take teaching and learning to a new level as we utilise 21st Century technology.

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Term 4 at Henry Fulton Public School has begun with many exciting events and activities. Our Sydney West Champion Girls Softball team played against the Sydney South West las month, but unfortunately were defeated. In every game, the girls have displayed outstanding

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Theatre, Parramatta and really enjoyed this experience. We have also had seventeen Year 6 students participate in the fi lming of episodes for the quiz show, Its Academic at Fox Studios. They all had a wonderful time and they can’t wait to view the episodes later next year.

We have also had a visit from the company called World of Maths which provides opportunities to experience Maths activities diff erent to those normally completed in classrooms. These problem-solving and guided discovery activities have been specifi cally designed to be motivating and hands-on, and to encourage thinking skills. Reports from students and teachers are that this was a valuable and enjoyable learning experience for the children.

It has been such a busy and exciting start to this term and there are many more exciting opportunities ahead!

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Health Minister Jillian Skinner launched the new vehicles last month.

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Graffi ti Education Changes Attitudes Penrith City Council is funding a

program to deter youth from travelling down the graffi ti path. The Graffi ti Education Awareness Program has been delivered in the Penrith local government area since 2008 and challenges the thinking of children and adolescents during a time in their life when they are experimenting, forming attitudes and beliefs as well as

being infl uenced.The program is delivered by Warner Youth Education

and is a 45 minute education session off ered to all primary and secondary schools in the Penrith local government area every year.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the awareness program is part of Council’s broader graffi ti minimisation strategy.

“Education is one of three parts in our Citywide Graffi ti Minimisation Strategy,” Cr Fowler said.

“Prevention and removal also make up that strategy; however education is a key component in reducing the need for removal.

“The program is funded entirely by Council and addresses some of the root causes of graffi ti vandalism including self-esteem and peer pressure.”

Expenditure on graffi ti removal over the past fi ve years shows that the emphasis on these three key areas is having an impact on the levels of graffi ti in Penrith. Council spending on graffi ti removal has decreased from $800,000 - $900,000 to $500,000 - $600,000 since the graffi ti minimisation strategy commenced.

“Council continues to receive positive feedback from the schools participating in the program which is matched by the demand to continue it,” Cr Fowler said.

“We are now at the stage where students who received the program in primary school are now also receiving the high school version, which is important in terms of reinforcement of the program messages.”


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Ingredients • 1 Tbsp Peanut Oil• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce• 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce• 1 Tsp Sesame Oil• 500g Chicken Mince• 3 Shallots, Thinly Sliced• 1 Tsp Finely Grated Ginger• 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed• 4 Medium Button Mushrooms, Finely Chopped

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Method1. Combine sesame oil, soy and oyster sauce in small jug or bowl.2. Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add peanut oil, then chicken. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up mince, until the mince is just cooked through.3. Reserve 1/3 of the shallots for garnish. Add remaining shallots, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, shoots and chestnuts to mince. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.4. Add combined sesame oil sauce, stirring until heated through and sauce thickens slightly. Stir through noodles.5. Divide mince mixture evenly among lettuce cups. Top with sesame seeds, nuts and reserved shallots.http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/38088/quick+san+choy+bow?ref=zone,fast-and-fresh

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Callisto Ticks Community WishlistA community fun day was held to celebrate the offi cial launch

of the upgraded Callisto Reserve playground at Cranebrook, earlier this month.

Upgrading the playground was driven by students from Cranebrook High’s Student Representative Council, who in partnership with Council, have also organised the community fun day to celebrate.

“Earlier this year I was on a panel at the Cranebrook Youth Leadership forum and was so impressed by the students’ ideas to address graffi ti and vandalism I encouraged them to formally submit some ideas,” Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said.

“They put forward a proposal to improve Callisto Drive Reserve, and presented at a Council meeting where funding for the upgrade was endorsed,” Councillor Fowler said.

“We’ve been very impressed with the leadership and consideration of the young people involved and they have a lot to be proud of.”

Improvements include additional play equipment, shade sails, gym equipment, pathways, scooter track, picnic shelter and new seating. “These create a wonderful setting for local families to enjoy,” Cr Fowler said.

“And having the students from Cranebrook High involved in the design of the playground upgrade is a great example of the community working with Council to bring real benefi ts for local residents.”

Use only quality local fruit and pre-soak for at least a week in Brandy or Rum. This will help to deliver rich fl avour and remove sharpness of some of the citrus fruits used.

The calico cloth used to dress the pudding needs to be large enough to be able to tie tightly together; you can always trim it after the pudding has been tied and about to go into the pot. Don’t be shy with the tie!

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Thursday November 20(3rd Thursday of the month)South Penrith Probus ClubGlenmore Park Community Centre10:00am Visitors welcomeSocial Club for active retireesContact Merle Blatch Ph: 4733 1614 Fax: 4733 0986

Saturday November 8Richmond Lions Club Markets(2nd Saturday of each month)Racecourse Rd Clarendon Showground 8am - 2pm All enquiries contact Geoff 45751518 after 6pm

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PAINTER

0417 423 1660417 423 166Free Call

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(CALL)0432 205 799

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LAWN CARE

Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322Freecall 1800 245 955 www.coochie.com.au

We treat all types of lawns. Talk to us about our lawn care program.

Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliserWeed Control eg. bindi, clover etc

Beetle, grub and army worm control

Your Lawn Care SpecialistsSave water with Coochie

and enjoy a healthy green lawn

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LLANDILO QUALITY FRUIT MARKET

312 Third Ave, Llandilo 4777 4898Great Fruit ! Great Prices ! Everyday!

All your Fresh Fruit and Veg Needs

Open 7am – 7pm 7 Days

Just around the corner from Jordan Springs

Fresh Flowers

Fresh Fruit and Veggies Orange JuiceMade from

Australian Oranges!

Bilpin Apple Juice Made from

Freshly Crushed Apples!

Sold Here!

Freshly Squeezed!Not Concentrate!

Value Juicing Bags

Apples, Oranges, Carrots & Beetroots

Tru Blu Soft Drink2Ltr Bottles

2 for $3

BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME AND ADD VALUETO YOUR GREATEST INVESTMENT!

START REDUCING YOUR ENERGY BILLS TODAY

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STOP MOULD!

15% OFF SUBFLOOR VENTIALTION

SKYLIGHTS (FROM $399)

10% OFF SUPPLY & INSTALLATION

Does your house have a damp smell? Protect your home from

rot and termites. Protect your family from respiratory problems.

Brighten your home and SAVE!Feel the benefits of natural light in your home Including all bushfire

protected skylights.

SUPAVENT

15% OFF SUPAVENT

SPECIAL OFFER!Was $299

Now $249 Installed

FREEQUOTES

Jordan Springs Gazette November 2014

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