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...FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK... 2020 has certainly been a roller coaster ride. Our “numbers” are still thankfully nothing like many other countries in the world, but it is disheartening when it seemed we pretty much had it contained but now it appears we are walking along thin ice. We can blame Dan the Vic Man for dropping the ball on hotel security, we can blame Gladys for those who scuttled across the border before it was shut and we can blame Scomo just because in some circles it has become trendy to do so. But none of the blaming will change where we are at. That is up to us. Yes, US. The reality is we have slackened off. Social distancing is close to being non existent again in public places. When I did my shopping a few days ago, the trolley wipers were long gone, the sanitisers at the entrance were empty and HDI Your thoughts? [email protected] HAWKESBURY INDEPENDENT Issue 123 | August 2020 Phone [phone] www.hdinews.com.au | e: [email protected] Owner / Publisher | Julie Ryan // 0421 574 093 // [email protected] PO Box 16 WINDSOR NSW 2756 Creative Director | Natalie Reed // Natwest Creative Designs // 0411 030 474 www.natwestcreativedesigns.com.au | [email protected] Printer | Spot Press, Marrickville • 2020 www.hdinews.com.au people actually leaned across me to get something from the shelf I was standing in front of. Pull up for petrol and the sanitiser at the bowser is also empty, with the paper towel roll hanging down to the ground with a gooey looking substance all over it. When you look around, people are shaking hands, standing shoulder to shoulder and the cough into the elbow is a distant memory. Yet, if everything goes south, you’ll hear most people blaming the Premiers and the Prime Minister. We need to take some responsibility here! We do not want closures, restrictions, job losses, illness or deaths, do we? Sure, politicians need to be held to account, but we also need to reunite as Team Australia and get back to preventing the spread! Disclaimer: The comments of columnists and contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the Hawkesbury Independent. The Hawkesbury Independent nor any person acting on their behalf, may be held responsible for the use to which the information contained in this publication may be put, or for any errors which, despite careful preparation and checking, may appear. Glenhaven [phone] 609 Old Northern Rd Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 9am - 3pm Servicing the Hawkesbury, Hills District and Sydney Areas [email protected] (SEE WEBSITE FOR DELIVERY) Windsor [phone] 2/266 George St Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 2pm Sun Closed www.wildbunch.florist Conveyancing & Property • Wills & Estates Family Law • Small Business & Commercial For a friendly, reliable service at competitive rates please call 0414 529 937 or email [email protected] 29 ELDON STREET, PITT TOWN C H I N E S E & A S I A N C U I S I N E ANTHENTIC CANTONESE • SPICY NORTHERN CHINESE OPEN DAILY SUNDAY - THURSDAY Lunch 12.00pm - 2.30pm Dinner 5.00pm - 9.30pm ASIAN CUISINE - MALAYSIAN, THAI, SINGAPOREAN Takeaway Pickup & Home Delivery Free Prawn Chips for orders over $20 7 DAYS A WEEK Min. delivery $40 order + delivery fee 317 WINDSOR RD, VINEYARD DINE IN • TAKEAWAY HOME DELIVERY ORDER ONLINE LUNCH SPECIALS DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY • Fully air conditioned • Cocktail bar • Families welcome • Business lunch & dinner FULLY RENOVATED OPEN 7 DAYS FRIDAY - SATURDAY Lunch 12.00pm - 2.30pm Dinner 5.00pm - 10.30pm ORDER Online www.westlakechinese.restaurant HOME DELIVERY OR PICKUP • Private functions, weddings, anniversary • Major credit cards • Ample parking cnr of Windsor Road & Henry Road - Adjacent to Alexander The Great Motel 4577 5022 | 4577 3062 www.westlakechinese.restaurant THE HAWKESBURY INDEPENDENT www.hdinews.com.au ISSUE 123 // AUGUST 2020 3