David Paton Donates Inspiring Book to Orange City Library

Local author David Paton’s uplifting, encouraging and inspiring book is now available for borrowing from Orange City Library.

In 2001, his life changed forever when he sustained a brain injury in a car accident during his final year of schooling.

David’s book Reclaiming life after brain injury: How to follow your dreams even when life is hard is the story of his recovery from that accident. It is an inspiring story of overcoming challenges, despite the obstacles in your way.

“I want to give people hope that there can be life after a serious life-changing event, such as suffering a brain injury. I have a passion for helping other people and that is where my heart lies,” said David, who grew up in Mudgee and now resides in Orange.

“My hope is that by telling my story, I can inspire anyone who has experienced any setback in life to make a start on improving their situation and to do so with determination, so they do not give up.”

Both a reference copy of David’s book and a borrowing copy can be found in the Biography section at Orange City Library.

For more information on David Paton visit: www.davidwpaton.com

Orange’s heritage listed Cook Park will notch up its 150th anniversary in November and members of the community are invited to join in the celebrations to honour the occasion. The celebrations will include a picnic and the development of a community sourced photographic archive.

Orange Mayor Jason Hamling said Cook Park was a place of historical significance and a special place to many people.

“Cook Park and the country that it occupies has played host to many significant moments for generations of Orange families,” Cr Hamling said.

“From community events and family occasions to a casual picnic or quiet stroll, Cook Park holds many fond memories for the city’s residents.”

The 4.5-hectare block bordered by Summer, Clinton, Kite and Sampson streets was proclaimed a park on 30 November 1873 and officially named Cook Park, after Captain James Cook, in 1882. It was laid out in a traditional Victorian design with straight paths and rows of trees. Much of the original design is still in place today.

Orange City Council is encouraging members of the community to share their