REG’S BENCH

I quit my job today.

The money from my Nigerian Prince arrives tomorrow.

I'm so excited

A nice young couple went out to dinner in a Chinese restaurant that they had heard good things about. They were seated and ordered their drinks. As they contemplated what to order the waiter suggested the house special, assuring them it would be quite delicious. Feeling a bit adventuresome they decided to try the house special.

Shortly thereafter the staff brought out bowls of rice and mixed vegetables. So far, so good, the pair thought. Moments later a large covered pot was placed on the table, and the staff cheerily said “enjoy your meal” and glided away.

As the husband was about to lift the lid and ladle out some of the contents…the lid lifted an inch or so on its own and a pair of beady little eyes stared out from within, looked around a bit, and dropped back down. The lid clinked.

The couple stared at each other and asked themselves did we just see that?

A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. 'Careful,' he said, 'CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my gosh! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my gosh! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the! Salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!' The wife stared at him. 'What in the world is wrong with you?You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?' The husband calmly replied, 'I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving.'

For those of you who are placing Christmas lights / decorations in your garden, can you please avoid anything that has Red or Blue flashing lights together?

Across

1 Enfold, surround (7)

5 Begin (5)

8 Long-necked wading bird (5)

9 Underground stem (7)

10 Respire (7)

11 Made an effort (5)

12 Spasmodic muscle contraction (6)

14 Whips (6)

18 High-IQ organisation (5)

20 Expose (7)

22 Go over again (7)

23 Be (5)

24 Row of shrubs (5)

25 Beg, entreat (7)

Down

1 Put on display (7)

2 Stanza (5)

3 Madman (7)

4 Separated (6)

5 Rapid (5)

6 Do away with (7)

7 Trample (5)

13 Lit (7)

15 Bowmen (7)

16 Withdraw from

Almost immediately the lid raised up again and the beady little eyes once more scanned the room and dropped back down with a clank.

Now, the young couple were quite disturbed and called for the waiter.

They asked him “just what have you served us?”

“Oh, very delicious meal sir, Peeking Duck”

Every time I come around the corner, I think it's the police and I have a panic attack.

I have to brake hard, toss my gin out the window, fasten my seat belt, throw my phone on the floor, turn my radio down, and push the gun under the seat, all while trying to drive.

It's just too much drama, even for Christmas. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Across

1 Wandering mine, danger if exploded (10)

7 Better off potted (2,6)

8 Garden building half finished (4)

9 Neat work by hairdresser? (4)

10 Wild parsley for team members (7)

12 Bedfordshire town in which fictional aviator has to paddle (11)

14 Seriousness that makes things fall (7)

16 When food won't go down quickly? (4)

19 Beloved but expensive (4)

20 Feelings time soon alters (8)

21 Lasting well in its present form (10)

Down

1 Artist in a film one tried to see (5)

2 Loving a party call (7)

3 Noble expected to embrace king (4)

4 Not pitying crooked hustlers (8)

5 A street in New York that's unpleasant (5)

6 Late transport (6)

Cryptic Crossword Word Search

11 Moves about restlessly, making bets (8)

12 Breakfast's beginning with terribly early cereal (6)

13 Ordering caviare demonstrates greed (7)

15 A writer of sciencefiction never needs to take part (5)

17 Principle unaffected by revolution (5)

18 No American displays common sense (4)

Molong CWA Branch would like to thank everyone who came to our street stall on Friday 9th June 2023. We enjoyed chatting with many locals and visitors who were passing through Molong.

Thank you for supporting your local CWA Branch.

Thank you to the local business that donated items for our hamper, we were donated so many items that we were able to have two hampers to raffle off, as well as a load of wood. Hamper 1 was won by D. Whiley. Hamper 2 was won by L. Kelly. Load of wood was won by S. Sinclair We would also like to let you know your monthly meetings have now moved to the 2nd Tuesday of the month with dinner at 6pm and with the meeting starting 6.30 at The Telegraph Hotel in Molong. If you would like more information please contact Megan Peffer 0434 674 214.

BROWN, Frederick Arthur

10.06.1931 – 24.06.2023

Passed away peacefully at Molong Hospital. Loving husband of Jean. Adored father and father-in-law of Pam and Rodney, Geoff and Julie, Eric and Lisa. Devoted grandfather to Emma, Kate, Robert, Aden, Elizabeth, Greta, Annika, Katelin, Carrie, Sam and Mya. Great grandfather to Arthur, Leon, William and Sienna. He will be greatly missed by his family and all his friends.

“A life Well Lived”

A Memorial Service was held at the Uniting Church, Molong on Tuesday 4th July 2023 followed by a family service at the Neville Cemetery.

NORMAN J. PENHALL FUNERALS, A.F.D.A. - F.D.A . NSW, 33 William Street, Orange Phone 6362 3751 Our family caring for your family

The communities of Cumnock, Molong and Districts have been saddened to hear of the loss of Pat Roberts

Pat was a beautiful country woman with a loving nature and a warm smile that helped to add light to many lives

The wife of Ray, mother of Les, Sharon and Sharleen - Pat was a much loved grandmother and good friend to many

PETERS, Anne Elizabeth

31.08.46 – 03.07.2019

Beloved wife of Graham. In loving memory of a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Gone but not forgotten.

To the families and friends of Pat

Roberts

Fred Brown

Robert Dugmore

The heartfelt thoughts of Molong and District residents are with you in your time of loss

Are you beating your Diabetes risk?

Are you under 55 years of age?

Molong Health One and Western NSW LHD Community health, Molong MPS will be hosting a clinic afternoon to get tested and assess your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. A series of questionnaires, fact checking and afternoon tea as a fundraiser will be on offer to get you here!

Anyone under 55!

If you are interested, book in with Health

One on 6369 4200 for an appointment from 12.30 to 4pm on Monday 10th JULY 2023.

Diabetes is a complex chronic disease that affects 2 out of 3 people every day. It really is that prevalent in our population!