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Welcome to the Maybe October Edition
Octoberish 2006
October 2006

Your copy of the newsthingy covers the towns of
Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Katoomba
and all the surrounding villages and localities.
(click on any of the town names to visit the site)

HELLO AGAIN
Good to see you, would you like a cup of tea?
Well you know where the kettle is.
Ya know!...When you put in a whole bunch of work and you start to see it all pay off it kinda makes you want to reach around and pat yourself on the back and pour yourself a rather large whiskey.
Well Pam & I were a tad chuffed when we copied off a graph showing the steady growth in the hit rate for Highway West.
And who are the winners......
Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands businesses and communities.
Thats who.

Why Join Rotary
Because it can be a whole mess of fun - and - where you thought that you couldn't, you can make a difference.
Each Rotary club strives for a membership that is an up-to-date and progressive representation of its community's business, vocational, and professional interests. Membership in Rotary offers a number of benefits, including:
Effecting change within the community
Developing leadership skills
Gaining an understanding of — and having an impact on — international humanitarian issues.
Developing relationships with community and business leaders
Rotary membership is by invitation of local clubs. You probably already know a Rotarian....If not, you can make yourself known to any of the clubs listed below in the Highway West area.
There are some details on the Community Pages on the Town Websites.
Rotary Club Of Orange Calare Inc
Rotary Club Of Orange Daybreak Inc
Rotary Club Of Orange Inc
Rotary Club of Orange North Inc
Rotary Club of Bathurst Inc
Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak Inc
Rotary Club of Bathurst East Inc
Rotary Club of Bathurst MacQuarie Inc
Rotary Club of Blayney Inc
Rotary Club of Lithgow Inc
Rotary Club of Blackheath Inc
Rotary Club of Katoomba Inc
Rotary Club of Upper Blue Mountains Sunrise Inc
Rotary Club of Central Blue Mountains Inc
Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains Inc
Rotary Club of Springwood Inc


This is what 'Sorry!' looks like

(click the pic for a larger image)
Fabulous Food 'BREAKTHROUGH'

Woolies have done it!
Fat Free Carrots........form the queue to the right please.


New Shipments In - Hurry, Limited Stock

Click logos for locations








CHERRIES
on the
Side of the Road

Diane & Nathan Gee of the Lucknow Skin Shop & Boot Barn have sourced some big fat juicy cherries from Young and have them at a stall on the side of the Mitchell Highway at Lucknow. The stall is directly opposite the Skin Shop.
Stop by 2 buy a whole mess of 'em coz they will be gone in no time.

Whats In Here This Month
  • Springtime
    Health Tip
  • Wanna Date?
  • New Businesses on Board
  • Congratulations Mayfield
  • If you skipped the last safety meeting, please raise your hand, if you still have one.
  • Slow Food Blue Mountains
    Festive Tour de Fork!
  • Jack Thompson et fils Garner the Gearin
  • The answer to all your problems!
  • Jenolan’s Lost Cave Re-Opens After 74 Years
  • Who sez ya can't boil an egg?
  • Have You Found Your Passions Yet?
  • Who Do You Know..........?
  • dna coffee opening in Bathurst
  • Ian Parker Motors
    Moving to Big New Showroom

  • Wanna Date?


    Don't Forget To Visit the
    Farmers' Markets
    Orange Farmers Market -
    2nd Saturday
    Orange Showground
    Bathurst Farmers Market
    - 4th Saturday
    Bathurst Showground
    Blackheath Growers Market -
    2nd Sunday - Blackheath Community Hall


    New Businesses on Board

    For weddings or any Special Occasions travel in the unique style of yesteryear.


    All Sorts of Signage for business, vehicle & fleet graphics, safety signage, engraving. All quality work.
    Vintage & antique, natural elements, funky buttons & beads of every description. Beading classes.
    A great friendly & fun atmosphere
    16 lanes - computer scoring
    Light Weight Bowling Balls
    Ramps & bumper lanes
    Fantastic disco bowling - lights out, music up!
    Pool Tables & Amusement Games
    Cafe Facilities - Super fun birthday parties or group functions
    Aftershock Records is Orange’s no 1 independent music retailer, commercial recording studio and independent recording label.
    Long Road Country Store........No, it's not really a long road to get to us. We are located in the Macquarie Plaza, William Street, Bathurst, just next door to the Coles complex.
    Adelong Cottage is a comfortable, well furnished and appointed 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom (2 ensuite) home. It provides boutique style country accommodation.
    Vale Creek Wines, the latest entrant from the emerging Bathurst Region in the Central Ranges, is located at Georges Plains, just to the south of Bathurst.
    The Plot Thickens is a new second hand (you work that one out) book shop right next door to Chic not Shabby on the Highway at Blackheath.
    Stop in and say hi to Suzi.
    With a warm and inviting five star feel, Encore offers irresistable boutique-style 1, 2 & 3 bedroom serviced accommodation. Australia's oldest inland city now offers a contemporary surprise....the beautifully appointed Encore Apartments. Within easy walking distance to restaurants, clubs, hotels, cinemas and gyms, Encore Apartments are your premier choice for business, pleasure or a country escape.
    Burcher EFI have the latest EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) diagnostic equipment in the Central West, specialising in fault finding, fault code extraction and erasing. At Burcher EFI we make sure that your vehicle has the best fuel efficiency possible with the best engine diagnostics possible. Our gas analysis machine is the best in the business and we are up to specifications with the R.T.A. by using the latest 5 gas analysis


    Congratulations Mayfield

    TRIPLE GOLD!

    James Halliday , the Show’s Chief Judge, one of Australia’s most respected wine critics, awarded Gold Medals to Mayfield Vineyard for their: 2006 Icely Rd Riesling, 2005 Icely Rd Sauvignon Blanc and 2005 Mayfield Vineyard Pinot Noir. To top off the accolades Mayfield Vineyard was also named Most Successful Exhibitor of the Show. These fantastic results follow hot on the heels of last weeks Gold Medal for the 2005 Icely Rd Riesling at the National Cool Climate Wine Show as well as the 2005 Mayfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir being selected in the Top 40 wines in NSW in the NSW Wine Awards the week before.


    If you skipped the last safety meeting, please raise your hand, if you still have one.
    Married Bliss


    Erratum....
    Last month I cocked it up!
    The link now works....
    It doesn't matter how big or small your business is - whether you are running a farm or a factory, the law says that you have to comply with OH&S regulations.
    Noel Campbell, who is an accredited OH&S consultant and trainer has kindly shared his time to bring you a short precis on the subject.
    Click on the link below to get some brief information.


    Slow Food Blue Mountains
    Festive Tour de Fork!
    Lemon Mousse

    ‘THE THREE CHEFS’
    In
    A FESTIVE TOUR DE FORK!

    Feel like adding a bit of zing to your festive fare this year, but need a bit of inspiration?? We’ve lined up 3 exciting Blue Mountains chefs to present
    FESTIVE KITCHEN WORKSHOPS!
    You will be able to watch each chef prepare the dish and then eat the dish afterwards! Select just one workshop if you want, or why not attend all three! Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential.

    THE WORKSHOPS
    Tuesday 14 November
    10 am-12 midday
    Blue M Cafe - 171 Lurline Street
    (adjoins The Artists’ Gallery)
    Famous pastry chef, Jacques Fallou will demonstrate FRUIT MINCE PIES. Watch this master pastry chef at work and then enjoy A MORNING TEA OF FRUIT MINCE PIES WITH COFFEE/TEA. Cost: $29 (Slow Food Members $24) Bookings: 47827376 Email: Anne Elliott

    Thursday 16 November
    6 pm-8.30 pm
    Daniel Eggins at Cafe Treahorne
    175 Katoomba Street
    will demonstrate
    AUSTRALIAN LAMB SERVED WITH BABY SPINACH, ROASTED PUMPKIN, ONION CHILLI JAM AND CAMEMBERT SLIVERS.
    An interesting array of tastes here, and Daniel will also offer a complimentary glass of wine and serve the dish with his own bread. Cost: $29 (Slow Food Members $24)
    Bookings: 47827376 Email: Anne Elliott

    Saturday 18 November
    4pm-6pm
    Greg Broome at Mountain Harvest Cafe and Dining Bar
    , 198 Katoomba Street
    will demonstrate
    STICKY DATE PUDDING WITH ROASTED MACADAMIAS AND TOFFEE SAUCE.
    Learn the techniques behind this delicious dessert and then have your very own to sample! Cost: $29 (Slow Food Members $24)
    Bookings: 47827376 Email: Anne Elliott

    THE CHEFS
    Jacques Fallou is a French pastry chef, with decades of experience and talent. Jacques was literally born with “a hand for pastry”: As a small child, whenever Jacques went missing, his parents knew where to find him – over at the village bakery! Jacques has cooked for many famous people, including President Clinton, who wouldn’t leave Australia without more of his chocolates!

    Daniel Eggins is chef and co-owner of Cafe Treahorne, as well as a part-time teacher of commercial cookery at TAFE. He has had 19 years experience in the industry and is passionate about using as much local produce as possible and supporting the Food Co-op. Daniel has acreage with a thriving organic orchard, vegetable garden and free- range chicken run, providing some of the produce for Cafe Treahorne.

    Greg Broome’s philosophy at Mountain Harvest Cafe and Dining Bar is to offer simple, fresh fare. He uses Rhode Island Red eggs, double smoked bacon and hand-tied sausages. Greg has a particular interest in catering to celiacs and always offers a gluten –free menu. Greg has been cooking for twenty years and is particualrly proud of his desserts, all made on the premises, using recipes he has worked with for a long time. There’s even a gluten-free chocolate cake. Greg buys local produce whenever he can , such as a local goats’ cheese ,and offers a pure Australian coffee.

    WHY FOCUS ON OUR CAFES AND RESTAURANTS?
    Our restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the villages help give the Blue Mountains a special feel. They are popular meeting places and important to the culture and economy of our region. A number display artwork by local artists and offer menus borrowed from around the world. Organising KITCHEN WORKSHOPS in some of these is a way for Slow Food Blue Mountains to show support for our cafes and restaurants.

    Should you be interested in conducting a KITCHEN WORKSHOP in your business? Contact SFBM by phoning 47827376 or Email: Anne Elliott


    Jack Thompson et fils Garner the Gearin

    Actor Jack Thompson, bush firie son Patrick, Peter Sprowles and Chris Foster (mandatory name for pub ownership) have bought the Gearin pub for around $4extralarge.00.
    Most of us know the Gearin, its on the highway backing on to that second hand eyesore by the overpass that leads to 'Bottleneck Roundabout'. It would be great to see them all throw a few more quid at it and bring it to a point that makes the entrance into Katoomba a tad more attractive. It is reported that Russell Crowe has put his hand up to get the band up for a show or two in the back bar and some of Jack's other celeb friends have been invited up to bend the elbow. Its also reported that Jack can't pour a beer and is going to have to be slowly instructed in the art of drawing off a schooner of Resch's instead of a schooner of ice cream.
    'Onya Jack et al & welcome to Highway West.


    The answer to all your problems!

    Do you have feelings of inadequacy?
    Do you suffer from shyness?
    Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?
    If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Red Wine.
    Red Wine is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. You will notice the benefits of Red Wine almost immediately, and with a regime of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live.
    Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past, and you will discover many talents you never knew you had.
    Stop hiding and start living with Red Wine.
    Red Wine may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Red Wine. However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.

    WARNING!
    Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, erotic lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play all-night rounds of Strip Poker, Truth Or Dare, and Naked Twister.......but what the hell!


    Jenolan’s Lost Cave Re-Opens After 74 Years

    Jenolan Caves has re-opened its Nettle Cave after 74 years behind closed doors, introducing a new digital audio tour that allows visitors to explore on a self-guided basis for the first time.
    The new Nettle Cave tour represents the first cave opening at Jenolan since the Ribbon Cave in 1931 and offers the chance to see rare, prehistoric life-forms known as stromatolites.
    Together with the adjoining Devil’s Coach House, the Nettle Cave has been incorporated into a trail that can be followed using a digital handset developed by Acoustiguide. The device allows visitors to hear explanations of geological features and historical aspects in as much detail as they choose, while exploring at their own pace.
    For more information and bookings phone Jenolan Caves on 1300 76 33 11.


    Who sez ya can't boil an egg?



    The egg that will tell you when it's perfectly boiled

    It could be an answer to the prayers of people who, quite literally, cannot boil an egg, or at the very least, a godsend for a new generation of students struggling with the most basic of culinary tasks.
    Revolutionary "self-timing" eggs designed to overcome the perennial problem of how to avoid runny whites and overcooked yolks will appear on supermarket shelves in the coming months.


    Have You Found Your Passions Yet?

    A beautiful little gift shop that stocks gifts, costume jewellery, sleepwear, pre loved furniture and collectables.
    Take a wander to the rear of the Centrepont Arcade just up from the Commonwealth Bank on Summer St in Orange and 'Bingo' you've found your passions.......

    Super Pre- Christmas Sale Items
    50% OFF
    Selected SILVER, Handbags and belts, Beaded Jewellery, Candles and Symphony (daisy pattern) coffee mugs for $2.00 each.


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    dna coffee opening in Bathurst

    dna coffee is opening a brand new shop in Bathurst towards the end of November. The shop will have extensive outdoor seating right in the heart of Bathurst on William St almost adjacent to the entrance of Stockland Mall.


    Ian Parker Motors
    Moving to Big New Showroom

    Ian Parker Motors are moving to very swish new premises on the Mitchell Highway right at the eastern entry to Orange.
    The new showroom has planty of indoor space to display their immaculate range of Hondas and Ssang Yongs. The move is to take place at the end of the month.


    Springtime
    Health Tip

    Meat is Bad For You!
    Oh really!

    You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a single pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.
    So remember this
    Red meat is not bad for you. Furry green meat
    is bad for you.

    One Helluva Tribute
    Check out the pictures below. The first 2 are a letter from the word HOLDEN and the Holden crest. These pics were taken at the top of Mt Panorama. The third pic is of the safety wall with Holden advertising all the way along it. Every single letter and crest were written on in texta and whatever else Peter Brock's fans could use to pay tribute to him. Click on the pics for a larger view.
    There is at least another 200 metres of wall not shown in the pic.
    Marijuana
    Legalized
    at
    Mt Rankin

    Mt Rankin residents took advantage of the new legalization and gathered as a group to blow a few tokes.


    Darug elder Aunty Joan Cooper O.A.M. Passed away peacefully at hospital, October 24, 2006, with family by her side. "Her smile, her strength, her thoughtfulness and her wisdom will be remembered by all whom she has touched.
    A true gentlewoman."


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