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Just 4 days before Christmas, Nine-year-old Connor Ansell of Glenbrook was diagnosed with Leukaemia, so not only did he and his family have a totally lousy Christmas, this year is not going at all well. Connor has spent much of the year to date in hospital.

Connor is just one of 11,500 Australians each year to be given the devastating news that they have leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related blood disorder. Although survival rates are improving, blood cancers like these are the second biggest cause of cancer death in Australia.

The Leukaemia Foundation receives no ongoing government funding, but you can help by supporting the World’s Greatest Shave this month. Connor’s dad, Mark, has registered a team for the World’s Greatest Shave on March 14-17. Mark said, “Our team are friends, family and anyone else that is inspired by connor’s spirit, strength and fighting qualities in beating this horrible disease. we are raising funds so that one day every kid can be cured of leukemia.”

Many of Connor’s good buddies have joined the “Inspired By Connor” team – we’re prepared to lose our locks for a very worthy cause. One of Con’s best friends, Finlay, said, “My hair is long enough to go in a pony tail, but I’m going to shave it off for Con because that’s what friends are for!”

The money raised will go towards research, which is needed to find better treatments and cures for leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

So, if you’d like to help us help Con and all the other kids and grown-ups with blood cancer, please go to the link below! Ta!http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/markansell

Finlay prepares to lose his locks for his best buddy Connor

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Easter Blessings to all our readers for the month of March. My son Finlay was very pleased when he realised that Easter, being quite early this year, doesn’t fall in the school holidays. That means all the school kids (and the long-suffering teachers) get a short holiday just before the end of term.

Foremost on our minds though, is Finlay’s best buddy, Connor, who is sick with leukaemia. Along with lots of friends of Connor’s family, we’re both going to do the shave (see the front page). Finlay is quite precious about his long hair, so it’s a big thing, although the least he can do for his friend. Keep your eyes out for the ‘after’ shots in next month’s edition! Here’s the link if you’d like to sponsor our team... http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/markansell

I’ve included some deliciously fun Easter recipes for you to try out this Easter - nothing too healthy, but if you reduce your chocolate egg consumption, I’m sure you can fit in a couple of these sweet treats.

Of course, you can always wear off the Easter indulgences by getting into training for the “Relay For Life” - read all about it on page 12.

Enjoy the Easter edition of your community newspaper. Steady on the eggs!

Vicki


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Leah Garth – NEPEAN MOUNTAINS DOG GROOMINGLeonay resident Leah Garth loves animals – so much so that she spends her

working life pampering people’s pets. Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming was established in 1990, and since Leah bought the business in 2002, the salon has grown into a thriving business.

Through the efforts of Leah and her terrific team, Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming has earned a reputation for outstanding customer service. Leah has established a loyal customer base, with some clients even coming from interstate to have their pets pampered.

Leah personally attends to every customer so she can best address the needs of pet and owner. The team offer a huge range of services including wash & shampoo, heated hydrobath, flea treatment, deoderiser and blowdry, manicure and special pampering for older pets. Only the best quality natural products are used.

Rest assured that your pets will be happy with the spacious, clean and comfortable kennels, industrial fans and air-conditioned cutting room and extra special attention.

Not only has Leah had just about every conceivable breed of dog through her doors, she also attends to quite a number of cats, rabbits, and even the occasional rat and bird. The rabbits usually come in for a shave; the rats and birds will come to have their nails clipped.

Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming is open Tuesday – Saturday, from 7am, so you can drop your pets off on the way to work.

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Bicentenary Bridges Great DivideIt’s almost 200 years since the first Blue Mountains crossing,

when Australians will retrace this deciding moment for European settlement and our nation.

To recognise the starting point of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth’s epic journey at Blaxland’s farm, St Marys, Penrith City Council will launch a three-week series of major commemorations in May 2013. The celebrations cover the start of the trek up the mountains in May 1813 to the explorers’ triumphant return some three weeks later.

Penrith City Council has worked with a community committee to develop these not-to-be-missed activities: – Breakfast Launch and Re-enactment trek - 11 May– Family Camp Out on the Nepean River - 11 May– Historical Festival at Mamre Homestead - 19 May– “Back to Emu Plains” weekend - 25 and 26 May

To add to the excitement, Penrith Library will hold a “Makings of a City History Conference Crossing the Great Divide” on 9 March and Penrith Civic Centre will host an exhibition through April-May.

Penrith Mayor Mark Davies said an extra treat would be appearances by renowned Aussie actor Jack Thompson as part of Council’s Bicentenary program. “We are proud to have Legendary Aussie actor Jack Thompson is the “face” of the Bicentenary commemorations

Australian icon, Jack Thompson as patron of Penrith City Council’s Blue Mountains crossing commemorations. Keep an eye out as he’ll be attending several events,” Councillor Davies said.

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God’s Answers to Big QuestionsIf you could ask God one question, and knew it would be answered, what would it be? Why am I here? What am I meant to do? Why do good people suffer? Why is there so much bad news? Will I go to heaven? And the list goes on...

Our lives matter, as do the questions we ask as we live them. But where do we find the answers? How do we make sense of our experiences? Over the month of February we’ve been asking people in our community what their question for God would be. We’ve asked because we want to hear what’s on people’s minds in Emu Plains, Leonay and Emu Heights. We’ve also asked because we’re confident God has answers for us, already delivered through the Lord Jesus Christ, and written for us in the Bible. On the face of it, His answers may not be as specific as some of the questions we pose, but on the other hand, his answers invite us to revisit our questions and dig even deeper into the matters that matter most.

So why not join us at church in the three weeks leading up to Easter, March 10th, 17th ,24th , and Easter itself, March 29th and 31st. We’ll make a start on God’s answers to the three most commonly asked questions (see our web site to see what they are), as well as ‘Why did Jesus have to die?’ on Good Friday, and ‘Can I stake my life on the resurrection?’ on Easter Sunday. We’ll cap it off with a free community fun day on Easter Sunday. If you have Big Questions you’d like answers to, why don’t you join us.

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Quilters That CareThe 20 ladies who make

up the Caring Hearts Community Quilters have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the colourful quilts they have been working on these past twelve months.

These quilts will be donated to Nepean, Hawkesbury, Springwood and Blue Mountains palliative care and neo-natal wards, Barnardos, Blue Mountains Cancer Support, Penrith Women’s Refuge and Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital. These quilts are made with love and the hope that they’ll bring comfort and support to those in their time of need.

The group makes, on average, 120 quilts each year and the reality is that the quilts are made not only with love, but also with expensive fabric and wadding. While the group is self-funded, it still needs community support. To raise money and awareness, the Quilters are holding their annual “Airing of the Quilts” at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains, on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April, 10am – 4pm.

In addition to the quilts on display there will be live music, sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, Trading table, book stall, beautiful hand-made gifts suitable for mother’s Day, and a raffle, with proceeds going to Breast Cancer.

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the 170 new Year 7 students began arriving for their first day at high school this year. Some faces told of trepidation but all students spoke of their excitement and obvious anticipation of fresh challenges. Perhaps, the more anxious faces were those of accompanying parents; their children were growing up!

The instruction to Year 7 students to give their parents a hug and say goodbye, witnessed more red eyed parents than students! The latter cheerfully went off to activities. It is suspected that the highly polished shoes will never again display the same level of gloss as they did on Day One.

Pick Up For Our Environment Penrith residents can clear their homes of old and unwanted

e-waste and chemicals and join neighbourly efforts to keep their area looking its best with ‘clean up’ events in March.

Gather your old televisions, computers and other electronic goods for Electronic Waste Drop Off Day. Held at Jamison Park, South Penrith (entry off Jamison Road, opposite Castlereagh Street) on Saturday 9 March, it’s an easy way to recycle unwanted electronic clutter. It runs between 9am and 3.30pm; check penrithcity.nsw.gov.au for the full list of items accepted.

You can do the environment an extra favour while disposing of household chemicals and at Penrith City Council’s free Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 16 March. Between 9am and 3:30pm, drive into Jamison Park, South Penrith, follow the directions and await the staff who’ll unload your boot or trailer of the chemicals. Accepted items include solvents, household and pool cleaners, car batteries, paint, pesticides, poisons and even fire extinguishers. Visit cleanout.com.au or call 4732 7615 for details, including how to transport chemicals safely.

Thanks to community participation in these three events previously and other sustainable initiatives, Penrith has been recognised as a leader; winning the prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful 2012 titles NSW Overall Sustainable City 2012, National Winner of the Young Legends Award 2012 and National Winner of the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Award 2012.

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Their inaugural event was held last year and was a huge success. The highlight of the day was the group photo of as many dogs as possible without owners in the shot and this photo went viral.This year, they have official approval to attempt a Guinness

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Ever have something happen that upset you, and you just wanted someone to listen to you? You didn’t want advice or criticism. You wanted someone to acknowledge your feelings, to empathise, and to hear you. You wanted someone to tell you how much it sucks, and how disappointed you must be.

And, so it is with children. Acknowledging your child’s feelings won’t make them soft

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So, how do you do it?1. Notice the emotion Notice how you think your child is feeling. It’s ok if you guess incorrectly, your child will usually tell you what he or she is feeling if you approach it this way.2. Clarify with a question A question will help your child figure out how he or she feels.3. Reflect the emotion Reflect the emotion your child is telling you or state what you believe your child is feeling.4. Locate the emotion in the body Emotions can be felt in the body and the head. Part of emotional intelligence is recognising when you are starting to feel a strong emotion by noticing what your body is doing and what your mind is thinking.5. Empathise Talk about how you would feel in the same situation.6. Explore

You might like to follow up with a question or comment to get more details about the situation or explore more emotions.

Notice how in this process, there is not a barrage of questions, advice, or moral reasoning. The parent does not dismiss or deny how the child is feeling or try to distract him from his feelings. The parent does not tell him to “get over it” or “get on with it” or “don’t worry, it could be worse”. The parent does not jump into solving the problem or talking about what happened to her once upon a time. The parent does not take the other person’s side.

It’s a process of delving down into the child’s feelings and emotions with him and coming out the other side together. If you do this often enough, your child will learn to accept and manage her own strong emotions, learn how to solve problems, and learn to know when she is coping well or when she needs to get help. This is emotional intelligence.

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WHAT’S COOKING?While the Easter Bunny is busy putting all his eggs in one giant basket, you can hop to it and start preparing for Easter too with these very cute Easter treats!

Easter Bunny BiscuitsIngredients •Makes16125g butter, softened1/2 cup caster sugar1 egg yolk2 1/2 tablespoons golden syrup2 cups plain flour1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda3 teaspoons ground ginger1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted1/2 small lemon, juicedribbon, for decorationMethod1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.2. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and caster sugar until pale and creamy. Add egg yolk and golden syrup. Beat to combine. Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon together over butter mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon to form a stiff dough.3. Press dough into a 10cm round. Roll out between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Place, between baking paper, on a tray. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.4. Using an 8cm rabbit shaped biscuit cutter, cut 16 biscuits from dough. Place on prepared trays. Using a chopstick or skewer, punch 1 hole at the top of each biscuit and make small indentations on biscuits to decorate.5. Bake for 15 minutes or until firm to touch. Allow to cool on trays (biscuits will firm further on cooling).6. Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Gradually add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and stir until icing is smooth. Spoon into a small snap-lock bag. Squeeze out air and seal. Using scissors, snip 1 corner from bag and pipe icing onto biscuits. Allow icing to set. Thread ribbon through holes. Enjoy!

Hot Cross MuffinsIngredients •Makes12135g dried cranberries1 cup (150g) currants2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg2/3 cup (165ml) sunflower oil1 cup (250ml) buttermilk2 eggs200g caster sugar, plus extra 2 tbs80g icing sugar1 tsp lemon juiceMethod1.Preheatovento200°C.Greasea12-holemuffintrayandlinewithpaper cases.2. Soak dried fruit in just enough boiling water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain well, then pat dry with paper towel.3. Sift the flour, soda and spices into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs and sugar until combined. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently stir in the fruit. Dividethemixtureamongmuffincases,thenbakefor20-25minutesuntil lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.4. Meanwhile, place the extra 2 tbs sugar in a pan with 2 tbs water and simmer over low heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Brush the glaze overthemuffins.5. Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Add lemon juice and just enough hot water to make a thick, pipable icing. Use a piping bag or drizzle from aspoontodrawacrossoneachmuffin,thenserve.

Easter Bunny CupcakesIngredients •Makes12340g packet golden buttercake mix2 x 30g chocolate flake bars, roughly crushed3/4 cup shredded coconut24 strawberries and cream lollies24 blue mini M&Ms12 red mini M&Ms12 white mini marshmallows, halved crossways24 white tic tacsrich chocolate writing fudgeButtercream icing150g butter, softened2 cups icing sugar mixture, sifted1 1/2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a 12-hole, 1/3-cup capacitymuffinpanwithpapercases.2. Make cake mixture following packet directions. Fold in crushed flake bars. Divide mixture evenly between cases. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in 1 cake comes out clean. Stand in pan for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.3. Meanwhile, make Buttercream icing Using an electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add icing sugar mixture, milk and vanilla, beating until well combined. Reserve 1/4 cup icing. Spread cupcakes with remaining icing. Sprinkle with coconut. 4. Trim 5mm from 1 short end of each strawberries and cream lolly. Using the picture as a guide, use a little remaining icing to secure two strawberries and cream lollies into top of 1 cupcake to form ears. Press 2 blue mini M&Ms on to cake to form eyes. Press 1 red mini M&M on to cake to form a nose. Press 2 mini marshmallows below nose to form cheeks and add 2 tic tacs for teeth. Use chocolate writing fudge to pipe dots in centre of eyes to form pupils. Set aside for 10 minutes or until set. More fun treats to enjoy!

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Lewers Learning CentreThe Gallery has a dynamic changing exhibition program

and this year we have a designated gallery space targeting the interests and needs of young audiences - The Lewers Learning Centre. The Lewers Learning Centre is a new initiative of the Gallery, producing themed exhibitions across the year with a focus on family based educational outcomes for children between 3 – 12 years of age.

For its inaugural exhibition Birds, we bring together contemporary artists Joanna Braithwaite, Joan Ross, and Adrienne Doig, Jim Cooper, Garry and Leigh Namponan in an exploration of the world of birds across the curriculum. Lewers Learning Centre is located in Lewers House (the original home of the Lewers family). Birds turns the Gallery’s curatorial methodology on its head by considering the interests of young audiences first and then working from that perspective to design exhibitions that ignite the imagination and arouse the curiosity of young visitors.

There are three exhibitions programmed for the year starting with Birds, Story, and Scissor, Paper, Rock (the Boat). Birds on show until 19 May, Story, 25 May – 15 September and Scissor, Paper, Rock (the Boat) 21 September – 24 November. The Gallery is free to enter and open daily 9-5pm.

Joan Ross and Adrienne Doig are both Blue Mountains based artists and joined us at the Gallery in February for a very special event. Visitors were privileged to hear directly from the artists, learning about their creative work and the process behind it. In fact Joan Ross mentions it’s always good to share what your work is about with people who are keen to also share the knowledge. “I am very interested in keeping creativity in the hands and minds of young people, because as the world focuses more and more on fiscal outcomes, imagination and creativity can be the first things to be cut. So very glad that the LLC is on a different trajectory and keen to keep art a part of our lives”.

Birds is inspired by the abundance of bird life in the Gallery garden and Gerald Lewers’ sculptural practice. The artists and artworks in Birds have been selected to represent a variety of material and conceptual approaches to the theme and for their potential to foster a sense of wonder and inspire creativity.

Kare Sansui Landscape Kare sansui is Japanese for ‘dry landscape’ – a garden often

created in the absence of water. Kare sansui is a stylised landscape, comprising white pebbles or gravel punctuated by the placement of granite rocks to imitate the flow of water and land formations of mountain and plain. Minimal in form, Kare sansui seek to reveal the essence of nature, and are an open invitation to meditate on the meaning of life. Found in Japan – most famously Kyoto – such gardens have their origins in ancient China. In Japan Kare sansui gardens were traditionally created within walled Buddhist temples as a space where monks and visitors might contemplate. In the 20th century they were popularised in public parks and increasingly, domestic gardens. In western cultures Kare sansui are often referred to as ‘zen’ gardens, in reference to their spiritual dimension and to an applied minimalist aesthetic.

In creating a Kare sansui, installers use a three pronged wooden rake known as a Kumade. These rakes make deep furrows in the pebble. Creating the variation of pattern is a creative and inspiring challenge, which demands precision across the entire Kare sansui field.

The two Kare sansui installed within the Main Gallery take traditional and contemporary forms. Traditional Kare sansui is the presentation of white pebble or gravel, and the select placement of granite rocks with a moss patina. In contrast the contemporary Kare sansui makes a feature of local Riverstone, within a field of white pebble. In design it responds to local environs reflecting our special regional formations of Blue Mountains, Emu Plains and Nepean River.

Kare sansui are best appreciated from a seated or perimeter position. They are not designed to be walked upon or through, as this would disturb both the atmospheric ‘stillness’ of the garden and the fine raked lines.

At the height of the Australian summer we invite audiences to contemplate these serene and beautiful landscapes.The Gardens presented herein were designed and installed

by Justin Smith and Mathew Rush of Cowra Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre. Both men are specialists in the design and maintenance of Japanese styled Gardens.

Bonsai BonansaNepean Bonsai Society will be divulging the secrets about

the living art of Bonsai. Bonsai is a traditional Japanese art form dating back over a thousand years using miniature trees grown in containers. As an art form, the emphasis of Bonsai is on perspective, movement, size, texture and to some extent, fantasy. Join us in the main Gallery where you can view the spectacular Bonsai on display as well as learn from the experts about how to create, manage and care for these amazing plants.Bonsai Talk & DemonstrationNepean Bonsai Society will be providing an in depth talk and demonstration on the living art of Bonsai.Date: 24 March 12.30pm $10 booking essential 4735 1100


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Penrith Relay for Life The Penrith Relay for Life is an annual event held over 24 hours to symbolise that cancer sufferers are living with cancer for 24 hours a day. Throughout the 24 hours of the event, most teams try to have at least one member walking at all times to briefly become part of a sufferer’s battle.

Over the last 12 years the Penrith Relay has raised over $1.9 million via the generosity of the Penrith and wider Penrith communities. The Cancer Council of NSW using these funds for cancer research, support, awareness and education.

The event brings together those suffering cancer, their careers, family, friends, colleagues and supporters in an event which allows them to fight back against this dreaded disease, by raising funds for research and services in the wider and local communities. We celebrate with those that have won their battle and we remember those that we have lost.

During Relay, Team members take turns walking around an Oval, camping out and enjoying entertainment, ceremonies, food and games in a carnival like atmosphere. Teams create awareness in the community for this worthy cause by fund raising. Each team’s fundraising methods are limited only by their imagination. Some different & interesting ways of fundraising are; raffles, guessing competitions, selling crafts, garage sales, trivia nights, corporate sponsorship, and talent quests even sponsored walkers.

The Penrith Relay for Life will be held from 10am Saturday 4th May to 10am Sunday 5th May at Howell Oval Penrith (Cricket grounds opposite Panthers).

If you would like to be a part of this amazing and unique event by registering a team, becoming a sponsor or supporter, joining the organising committee or just want more information, please call Nathan Dart from Cancer Council NSW on (02) 9354 2004.

The website for the Penrith Relay for Life 2013 is now available for you to register your team or to find further information about the event. Let’s bring together the whole community for this wonderful cause, let’s find a CURE for Cancer and save those we love.

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THIS SPORTING LIFE

Powerful Pennants Team Set to Conquer the GreensLeonay Golf Club has announced its senior Men’s Pennants team for 2013, which will be led by scratch marker Andrew Moon.

The team is a healthy mixture of age and experience, with a highest handicap of five. This pedigree of talent looks to be one of the strongest senior Pennant teams put together by Leonay Golf Club in recent years.

Leonay’s draw will see them play in the southern half of the Metropolitan Area, meeting Bexley Golf Club, Kareela Golf Club and Macquarie Links Golf Club on a home and away basis during the season. The full team is: Wes Cochran, Jeff Barnes, Chris Blakeley, Scott Chambers, Ian Barnes, David Stevenson (Captain), Mark Cain, Jason Skybinsky, Simon Masters and Andrew Moon, with Leonay Club Captain Ron Bradley taking on the role of Manager and Golf Club Committee member John Egan Assistant Manager.

Leonay hosted 2012 Division Five premiers Bexley GC in the first game of the Pennant season at Leonay but could not take full advantage of the home course, falling four and half games to three. On Februray 17 it was a different story though – Leonay GC knocked over raging hot favourites Macquarie Links by four games to three.

The Club also plans to run Masters, B Grade and C Grade Pennants teams in 2013 and those lists will be released in the next 4-6 weeks.

(L to R): Simon Masters, Andrew Moon, David Stevenson, Chris Blakeley, Jeff Barnes, Wesley Cochran, Jason Skybinsky, Ian Barnes, Scott Chalmers, Mark Cain, Ron Bradley (manager), John Egan (assistant manager)

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Football Program Trials Tuesday 12th March

3.30 - 4.30Mamre Anglican School are holding trials

for their prestigious Targeted Football Program.

The program is designed by Technical Director Paul Bentvelzen, Current ‘A’ License, FIFA Futuro Instructor, Masters of Coaching.

Successful students will be coached 3 sessions per week with some of Australia’s premier youth development coaches.

This specialized program aims to complement students’ club & representative commitments with a strong focus on

advanced skills development.

This outstanding program, along with our other extra curricular programs, compliments our exceptional academic standards.

To register, please call School Office on 9834 1881

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Monday March 18Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group 6.30pm. Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, SWAHS 2 building Nepean Public HospitalAll meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blue Mountains, Blacktown, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefits offered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Alan Moran, President 4730-3122 Visit our website www.prostatesupport.org.au

Saturday March 16(3rd Saturday each month)

Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly MarketsGlenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.Rotarians helping their communities.

Thursday March 14Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting

CWA HallTindale St, Penrith

Coffee available from 9:30am

Further details – Diane 9623 9789

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Little Rebels Playgroup

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Every Wednesday NEPEAN GIGGLES Playgroup9.30am-11.30amMeet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Ph: Sandra 0403 326 017 or Chris 0425 222 035

Every TuesdayMIGHY MIGHTS Playgroup10am-12pmMeet other mums & preschoolers Emu heights Community Centre

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** Fortnightly Events **Glenbrook Toastmastersmeet at the Blaxland LibraryShort St, Blaxland 7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the monthEnquiries: Peter – 0408 692 770

Emu Plains Lions Club Meet at Emu Plains Sport & Recreation Club7:00pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Enquiries: 4735 5120

Lower Blue Mountains Men’s Shed Blue Mountains Woodcrafts Centre, 19 Calver Ave, Mt Riverview 9am - 12 noon...1st & 3rd Monday of the month2nd & 4th Saturday of the month Enquiries: Ramon 4751 6819 www.lmshed.org

Senior Ladies Train Travellers2nd & 4th Friday each monthRetirees 60 and over looking to find ways of travelling using Seniors Concession Rail ticket $2.50Guest speakers, exercise through walking, discover new places and friendships, group meetings.Enquiries– send stamped, self addressed envelope & phone contact to: Senior Ladies Train TravellersPO Box 477, St Marys NSW 1790

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Monday March 18Nepean Evening VIEW Club Nepean Evening View Club will be holding its Dinner meeting at Panthers Penrith 7:00pm. Cost $25 . Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. Details and bookings by March 11: Anne 4721 5757. (if unavailable, please leave name, number and message).

Wednesday March 13Arthritis NSW Penrith Branch MeetingCWA HallTindale St, PenrithGuest Speaker: TARS (Aged Care Rights Service inc. Older persons legal service)Coffee available from 9:30amFurther details – Diane 9623 9789

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Emu Plains Lions Club Celebrates Quarter Century Helping the Community

The Lions Club of Emu Plains is 25 years old and will be holding a Dinner Dance on Saturday 20th April 2013 at the Emu Plains Sporting & Recreation Club, Leonay, to celebrate this important occasion in the Club’s proud history in the community.

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LAWN & GARDEN CAREGold Medal Service for all your

lawn & garden needs!• Lawns mowed & edges

• Weeding, mulching & pruning • Fertilising, rubbish removal

• Prompt, Professional, Friendly • Obligation free quotes

Call Steve0407 467 462 www.1james.com.au

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

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

LAWN CARE

Quality Affordable Kitchens

Enquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom atU19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith

Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

p: 4732 4566 f: 4732 4588

www.jandlkitchens.com

KITCHENS

Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation,

Paving & Garden MaintenanceCall Ben

0448 844 314

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Licence No. 223594C

LANDSCAPING

LAWN MOWING

Nepean GrasshopperQuality Lawn Mowing Services

Fully InsuredReliability Assured

Call Gordon for an obligation free quoteMob 0403 776 636 Home 4773 8955www.nepeangrasshopper.com.au

LAWN MOWING

• Lawn mowing• Single story gutter cleaning• Gardening• Exterior Glass and Surface cleaning• Yard Clean UpsCall James: 0458 463 227

LAWN MOWING

and MaintenanceJT’s Mowing


24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing & Drainage

- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps & Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted & guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections

Contact Paul on 0405 184 516

PLUMBING

MATHS TUITION

Maths TuitionSpecialising in HSC Maths

Call Peter on 4773 8320 or 0438 738 320

PET CARE – GROOMING

Dog Grooming Salon and

Pet Boutique

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith4722 9492

Open Mon to Fri 9–6 and Sat 9 – 3

PAINTER

Ron HallesyPainters & Decorators

Ring Ron for a Quote

4735 5477 Over 30 Years experience

Lic.2411C

All painting work domestic & commercial

Fully Licensed & InsuredFree Quotes - No Obligation

Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C

Mb: 0408 741 548

PAINTER

Southern SunPainting & Decorating

PET CARE – GROOMING

Nepean Mountains Dog GroomingEstablished 1990

Special care with older dogs4735 2558

0427 352 558Unit3/14 Smith St, EmuPlains

PET CARE – GROOMINGPET CARE - GROOMINGYour Dog Clean, Flea-Free

& Smelling Great...OR IT’S FREE

0404 309 482 or 1300 369 369

Hydrobath in warm clean water using environ-mentally friendly products, Brush, Nail clip-

ping, Ear & Eye Cleaning, Drying, Deodorise, Doggy Treat, Aromatherapy Phone Sue

Hydrobath in warm clean water using environmentally friendly products, Brush, Nail

clipping, Ear & eye Cleaning, Drying, Deoderise, Doggy Treat, Aromatherapy Phone Aaron

0402 885 518 or 1300 369 369

OUR BUDGET MOBILE DOG WASH & clipping service, WILL KEEP YOU & YOUR DOG

HAPPY

4774 00260417 262706

WE COME TO YOU

West Pet Care

PET CARE - GROOMING

Dial A Minder Pet & Home Care

Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your pet’s every need.

- No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW!

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

www.dialaminder.com.au

PET CARE – MINDING

PLUMBING

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter24 Hours—7 DaysBathroom Renovations

ExtensionsMaintenance

Blocked DrainsHot Water

Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliableservice contact

Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

PLUMBING

* Hot water services* Blocked drains* Gas fitting LPG & Natural Gas* Pensioner discounts* Rainwater tanks* 24 hour service* Same day serviceMob. 0431 253 543email: [email protected]

Lic.No. 225162CNicholas McLeod

PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Lic: 224647CAll aspects of plumbing maintenance

and new installations.Specialising in BATHROOM

RENOVATIONS.

Does your plumbing flow right?Call your local plumber Paul

on 0414 955 528Email: [email protected]

PLUMBINGMOBILE MECHANIC

Mobile Mechanic Fully Qualified & Licenced

Call Adrean for a free quote 0403 726 481 Licence Nº MVRL49786

MOBILE MECHANIC

MOBILE MECHANIC & AUTO ELECTRICIAN

LIC: MVRL49778 | ABN 28 810 399 437

0434 217 614

rollonautomotive@hotmail.comwww.rollonautomotive.com.auAutomotive

• MOBILE MECHANICAL REPAIRS •

ABN 28 810 399 437 LIC: MVTC138985

Matt: 0434 217 [email protected]

• Breakdown Service • Log Book Servicing • Mechanical Repairs

• Pre-purchase Inspections • Rego Inspections

ROLL ◊ ON

AutomotiveAutomotive• MOBILE MECHANICAL REPAIRS •

ABN 28 810 399 437 LIC: MVTC138985


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• MOBILE MECHANICAL REPAIRS •

ABN 28 810 399 437 LIC: MVTC138985


• Electrical Repairs• Scan tool Diagnosis• Reversing Cameras

• GPS Tracking Systems• Audio Installs

OVEN CLEANINGOVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised

steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved

NO FUMES • NO HARSH CHEMICALS • NO FUSS$60*

Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge. Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

PLUMBING


Nurture your mind, body and soul with

Hatha yoga

See current timetable online at www.yogaembrace.com.au

or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free!

We cater for all ages and levels of experience

YOGA

TILING

Silver Service TilingAll aspects of Tiling,

bathroom renovations, repair work

Shane 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511

E&M TilingAllWall&FloorTiling20+ years experience

4736 1629or0418 250 293LicenceNo.R97930

TILING

TRUCK RENTALS

KINGSWOOD CAR, TRUCK & UTE RENTALS

48 Cox Ave, KINGSWOOD

vCHEAP CAR/TRUCK RENTALS v

Tel: 4732 4000Email: [email protected]

Cars – $38/day Utes – $66/day Pantech Trucks – $110 or $155/day

KINGSWOOD CAR

TRUCK & UTE RENTALS

48 Cox Ave KINGSWOOD

**CHEAP CAR/TRUCK RENTALS**

Tel: (02) 4732 4000

Mobile: 0414950094

Cars - $38/day Utes - $66/day Pantech Trucks - $110 or $155/day

8 seater wagon - $88/day

Lic No 86216C

Accredited PinkBatt Specialist

• New roofs• Roof repairs & restoration• Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation

Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634www.completeroofing.com.au

ROOFING TILING

All aspect of tiling which include:• Ceramic, Marble, Mosaic• Waterproofing

AmAzing Tiling ServiceSQuality Workmanship Guaranteed

Lic No: 245 011C

Contact Daniel on: Mobile: 0430 793 669 Office: 8883 0094Email: [email protected]

WASHER REPAIRS

Washers Dryers

Dishwashers

• DISHWASHERS• INSURANCE CLAIMS • PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

0417 657 410

FamilyBusiness

Established 45 years

WASHER REPAIRS

PLUMBINGPLUMBER

PROMPT & RELIABLE“SATISFACTION IS OUR POLICY”

Family Business Est. 30 Years

LICENSED PLUMBERS, DRAINERS GASFITTERS

• COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC• INDUSTRIAL

NO JOB TOO SMALLFREE QUOTES

0415 249 677Lic. No. 39212C

SMASH REPAIRSEMU PLAINS

SMASH REPAIRS15 SMITH STREET, EMU PLAINS

PHONE: 4735 4811

INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK

PTY LTD

TAROT READINGS

TO REDEEM, MUST CALL MATT DIRECT ON0432 696 812

& PRESENT VOUCHER UPON DELIVERY

2 cubic metre $1503 cubic metre $2204 cubic metre $3006 cubic metre $440

CASH OR CARD WELCOMEConditions Apply. Valid till 15/04/13

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

TIME FOR ACLEANOUT?

2 cubic metre $1403 cubic metre $2004 cubic metre $2806 cubic metre $400CASH OR CARD WELCOME

CONDITIONS APPLY. VALID TILL 27/8/11.

TO REDEEM, MUST CALL MATT DIRECT ON

0432 696 812 & PRESENT VOUCHER UPON DELIVERY

0432 696 812

MATT’S SKIP BINS0432 696 812

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Licenced Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter/LPG/backflow/TMV

All aspects of plumbing maintenance • local plumber • leaking taps • toilets •

hws • broken pipes • blocked drains • camera tests • pensioner discounts •

• FREE quotes • 24hr service •For all your plumbing needs call...

(m) 0404 478 487 (p) 4737 8302 (e) [email protected] www.reflexplumbingservices.com.au

PLUMBING


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Tracy’s Essential LooksRelax, Be Pampered, Enjoy!

Contact Tracy on 4736 6881 1 Castle Road, Orchard Hills

www.tracysessentiallooks.com.au

By Appointment Only • No Waiting • Delorenzo Products • Italian Colour Design Loyal Client Rewards • 25 + years experience • Affordable personal service

Flexible Appointment times • Unisex Waxing • Hair & Beauty Services • Ear & Nose Piercing Sanitised Equipment • Easy parking • Council Approved Salon • Gift Vouchers

Mobile Service Available • Formal/Graduation Packages • Wedding Packages Available Pick up & Drop off Service for Clientele unable to Drive

March Specials!Choose one of the following five:

1. Free eyebrow wax with a full leg wax

2. 1 hour deluxe facial for $55

3. Buy a Gift Voucher valued at $75 for the discounted price of $50

4. Family of 4 hair trim package for $45

5. Free Conditioning Treatment with every colour

Documents

Emu + Leonay Gazette March 2013