Emu + Leonay Gazette September 2016

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING From $250/Month FOR SME

6DOHV ‡ 6HUYLFH ‡ ,QVWDOODWLRQV

SPLIT SYSTEMS & DUCTED SYSTEMS Heating & Cooling Specialists

1300 854 480

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE

or email Lmas@tpg.com.au Showroom: 2/129 Russell St, Emu Plains www.Lmac.com.au

Distributed from the 1st Week of Every Month

www.cfoatcall.com.au

Excluding January

All Work Guaranteed

SEPTEMBER 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

PARENTS CORNER pg.6

Delivered monthly to Emu Plains + Emu Heights + Leonay | Cost: Free

WATER SAFETY pg.8

Issue 114

PAWS A WHILE pg.11

Masters Chases US College Dream Leonay resident Simon Masters is following his dream of one day becoming a Professional Golfer and has headed to the US to study at the College of the Canyons (COC) in California as a Student/Athlete for the next four years.

The ambitious 19 year old has decided to fund College in the US himself, with no help or assistance from a scholarship. For the past year, Simon has been splitting his time working in the Leonay Golf Pro Shop during the day and at the Lapstone Hotel at night to help fund his dream.

After undertaking a year of Tertiary Education beginning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2015, Simon heads overseas to complete his studies in the hope of becoming a Professional Golfer. “As a junior golfer playing in the 'Jack Newton Junior Golf' events, I had heard of other players older than me undertaking the collegiate golf path of being a 'StudentAthlete'. It wasn't very common and I wasn't quite sure what it involved so I conducted some research as to what College Golf was all about. I discovered that College Golf ď ˛ď€ Image | Simon Masters putting on the 18th green | Photo Courtesy of Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)

PENRITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Cont. Pg 6

Preschool to Y ear 12

1 Simeon Road, Orchard Hills Tel: 4736 4044 www.pcs.nsw.edu.au find us on facebook :KHQ \RX FKRRVH 5HDO +RPHV 5HDOW\ \RX FDQ EH FRQILGHQW WKDW \RX ZLOO EH JRLQJ ZLWK DQ DJHQW ZKR \RX FDQ WUXVW DQG ZKR ZLOO ZRUN KDUG IRU \RX ,I \RX DUH ORRNLQJ WR VHOO \RXU FXUUHQW SUL]HG SRVVHVVLRQ DQG ZRXOG OLNH WR DFKLHYH WKH EHVW SRVVLEOH UHVXOW FRQWDFW XV WRGD\ 0DULH *ULPD

PDULH#UHDOKRPHVUHDOW\ FRP DX

)UHG -DYLG

IUHG#UHDOKRPHVUHDOW\ FRP DX

5HDO +RPHV 5HDOW\ 5HDO +RPHV 5HDO 3HRSOH 5HDO 5HVXOWV ZZZ UHDOKRPHVUHDOW\ FRP DX

0LQD .KDQFKHGDU

PLQD#UHDOKRPHVUHDOW\ FRP DX

+LJK 6W 3HQULWK 16: _ LQIR#UHDOKRPHVUHDOW\ FRP DX

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 1

CONTACT

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Services

4733 0792 editor@districtgazette.com.au www.districtgazette.com.au

PO Box 8254 Glenmore Park NSW 2745 General Enquiries info@districtgazette.com.au Advertising Enquiries advertise@districtgazette.com.au Account Information + Enquiries accounts@districtgazette.com.au Artwork Submissions + Approval design@districtgazette.com.au

NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE

15 September 2016 MEET OUR TEAM Managing Editor: Belinda Sanders

Sales/Reporter: Renee Garcia

Advertising: Jeanette Griffiths

Journalist: Laura Jones

Sales Support: Cim Sanders

(Police, Ambulance, Fire) Penrith Police Station Police Assistance Line Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling WIRES (Wildlife Rescue) NSW Rural Fire Service

000 4721 9444 131 444 131 114 4754 2946 1800NSWRFS

Churches Anglican Church St Paul’s, Emu Plains Baptist Church Emu Plains Community Catholic Church Our Lady of the Way, Emu Plains Uniting Church, Emerald St, Emu Plains Presbyterian The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Spiritual Church Elevation Church Penrith

47351001 4735 1050 4735 1041 4735 1620 4739 1446 0438 006 290 0439 453 430 4722 8489

Community Groups Girl Guides Glenbrook Lions Club Emu Plains Probus Nepean Rotary Club Scouts Emu Plains Sitters Club Toastmasters Glenbrook VIEW Club Nepean

4739 6087 4735 5120 4782 5593 0419 725 302 0488 669 143 4733 1179 0408 692 770 0410 553 272

Sports Clubs Baseball Club Penrith BMX Penrith Panthers Junior AFL Cricket Club Hockey Junior Rugby Union Junior Rugby League Karate Goshin Ryu Little Athletics Emu Plains Little Athletics Glenbrook Netball Rugby League Self Defence Emu Heights Tennis Club Glenbrook Soccer BMFC Swimming Club Nepean

0434 116 940 0434 267 785 0412 579 061 0418 209 105 0419 226 698 4736 3912 0404 116 226 0411 136 237 0438 039 913 0438 357 478 0419 357 165 4736 3912 0422 648 206 4739 1675 4739 5121 0416 311 453

FROM FROMTHE THEEDITOR EDITOR

September rolls around, and as we begin to enjoy a hint of warmer days, it's almost like a weight is lifted as we start to come out of hibernation.

Of course, Spring is NOT Spring without experiencing the magic that is the Leura Gardens Festival, find out more on page 3.

In true 'Spring' style, Penrith Anglican College will be hosting their 'Spring Fair' this month, you'll find all the details on page 7.

Our cover story highlights exactly where sheer determination can take you. What a journey Simon has ahead of him. Hard work really does pay off!

On page 13, Cait talks about 'kids, the forgotten grievers on fathers day' a thought provoking and interesting read.

Why not find a warm spot in the sun and enjoy this month's Community News.

"Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy too!"

Enjoy your Community News.

Belinda

Find us on Facebook PICK UP POINTS

Triathlon Club Panthers ptcmembership@hotmail.com

Sales Support: Deborah Brown

Sales Support: Renee Walsh

Flynnko Pty Ltd ABN: 65 601 734 472 trading as:

SMALL PRINT Advertising Policy... Payment on booking secures your space. The Business Directory offers cost effective advertising to businesses in an alphabetical format. Premium Placement may be available, at an extra charge. An editorial focus on a local business may be included if space permits, at the Editor’s discretion.

Community News... The Jordan Springs Gazette welcomes community news and events, local achievements, births, deaths, obituaries, weddings, engagements and anniversaries (published free of charge) Articles of interest will be accepted at the Editor’s discretion. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor.

Letters to the Editor...may be printed and edited as necessary. Names must be submitted but can be withheld from publication at the writer’s request.

Every effort is made to print correct information but no responsibility can be taken for errors or omissions.

2 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Delivered MONTHLY to 5500 homes in Emu Plains, Emu Heights & Leonay or PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY from...

Emu Sports Club Leonay Pde, Leonay Lennox Village Newsagent Lennox Village Centre, GWH, Emu Plains Chatterbox Cafe Lennox Village Centre, GWH, Emu Plains Michel’s Patisserie Lennox Village Centre, GWH, Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Lennox Village Centre, GWH, Emu Plains Jimmys Cafe & Grill 91 Great Western HWY, Emu Plains McCarthy Catholic College 75 Mackellar St, Emu Plains NSW 2750 If you would like to have the Emu + Leonay Gazette available for collection at your place of business, please contact us.

Think Spring – Think Leura!

Gardeners looking for inspiration for their own plots, or just wanting to experience the beauty of Spring in the Upper Blue Mountains, will again be flocking to the annual Leura Gardens Festival in October.

The 2016 festival will have 13 magical gardens on show, including three new to the festival and several returning after a break.

This year’s festival, the 52nd, will take place from Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 9, and will have several features which should make it even more appealing than usual.

Firstly, although the main festival features three more gardens than last year, the price remains the same at $25 per person for an all-gardens ticket or $5 per person per individual garden.

Secondly, the special pre-festival tours, for groups of 10+ people, will provide a private, escorted tour of four very special gardens, some of which will only be open in this pre-festival week, all for the cost of only $20 per person. These tours will be available in the week prior to the main festival, from Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30.

Thirdly, holders of the $25 all-gardens ticket will have unlimited access to the Music in the Gardens performances held every afternoon. Several new acts will be appearing as well favourites such as the Penrith City Big Band, and the Blue Mountains Ukelele Group.

Visitors can also take home a permanent memento of the festival from the plant sales centre which will this year feature plants from four new participating nurseries, providing a much wider range of both native and exotic species. The centre will also have on sale metal garden art and an interesting range of garden tools.

Festival proceeds go to the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital. More details of this not-to-be missed event for garden lovers are available at www.leuragardensfestival. com.au or on 0431 095 279.

Think Spring - Think Leura Leura Gardens Festival October 1 to 9 - 9.30am to 4.30pm

All gardens ticket - $25 • Enjoy 13 magical gardens Single garden ticket - $5 • Three new to the festival Shuttle bus ticket - $5 • Two returning after a short break • Several old favourites Tickets are available at Leura Mall; Festival HQ, Fitzroy Street, Leura; • Music in the gardens and at all gardens • Plant sales Proceeds used to purchase medical equipment at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital

For information: T: 0431 095 279 - www.leuragardensfestival.com.au Email: leuragardensfestival@fastmail.com.au

PROACTIVE PETS

PET MINDING

Dedicated | Local | Committed

The very best professional care for your pets We can come to you, so your pets feel safe and secure in their own familiar environment, providing loving care for your pets and your home while you are away‌ OR ALTERNATIVELY, we can now offer our in-house “Gold Classâ€? pet minding service, though bookings are essential as there are limited spots available and these are filling fast!

CALL Tracey NOW on

0419 813 620

or EMAIL tracey@proactivepets.com.au VISIT www.proactivepets.com.au

EDQJHOVHUYLFH FRP DX

Prompt, Reliable in Home Service for ‡ :DVKLQJ 0DFKLQHV ‡ 5HIULJHUDWRUV ‡ )UHH]HUV ‡ 'LVKZDVKHUV ‡ 'U\HUV ‡ &RRNWRSV 6WRYHV 2YHQV Most Major Brands Same Day Service Available Seniors Discount Servicing the Local Area for 46 Years

ď ˛ď€ Image Supplied

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 3

FAITH - EMU PLAINS ANGLICAN

Article Written + Submitted by: Roger Cunningham P: 4735 1001 E: roger@epac.org.au W: www.epac.org.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8:00am, 9:30am and 6:30pm Plus activities for adults and young people throughout the week

Making The Count Well the Census has come.... and not quite gone. You still have up till the 23rd of September to complete yours. And while it’s easy to be cynical about how the process went, what with the whole thing falling over on Census night, it’s a really valuable tool. Among other things the count helps decide where the electoral boundaries end up when we vote, and that’s pretty important. You want to make this count.

And governments have loved a good Census since time in memorial. Why? To work out how to tax people. And the thing is, that’s exactly what was going on when Jesus was born. He was born during a Census. The Roman Emperor had ordered everyone to register in their own town at a certain time. That’s why Joseph and Mary and soon to be born bub had travelled to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-7). How about that?

The Bible ends with a kind of Census too. The picture is given of God’s throne room, and records being kept, and books being opened. Not to collect a tax mind you. This is the count of all those who’ve trusted Jesus and His message. One of the books is called the Book of Life. It’s called that for a reason. And the picture ends with all those whose names are found there having life with God forever.

This is a Census where you want your name recorded! And the great thing is, we don’t need to wait to find out if our name is there. Jesus gives us all the invitation to check Him out, listen to what He says, look at what he did, and accept the gift he offers, the gift of being in this book.

As a Church then, I guess we’re in the business of helping people fill out their Census. Not the Australian one though, this one traces back to an even higher authority.

Roger Cunningham Senior Minister, Emu Plains Anglican Church

Body and Soul Life Drawing and Painting Exhibition The Blue Mountains Creative Art Centre, located at Glenbrook is holding its annual members’ exhibition, titled Body and Soul Life Drawing and Painting Exhibition. The Official Opening takes place on Friday evening 16th September, 7pm to 9pm with a special guest officiating. Light refreshments will be provided and everyone is invited.

The exhibition will continue over the weekend, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, 9am to 5pm each day. The venue is Glenbrook Theatre side hall on the Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook.

The exhibition is an opportunity for everyone to see how different artists interpret the human form and via a variety of mediums. The artists will be happy to discuss their work and answer any questions.

The drawings and paintings are in the form of framed and hung works and individual portfolios.

For more information on the Exhibition or our weekly Life Drawing sessions please contact Joy on 47392413 or for broader information on BMCAC activities visit our website, bmcac.com

Spring is Here!

Time to prune away winter’s sleep Get rid of the weeds and give your garden a feed.

If you need a gardener who can do all of these (as well as mow) – then

Call John on

0423 019 053 Nothing is more beautiful than a Spring garden full of new life.

Penrith RSL Social Golf Club is looking for Ladies and Gents to join us for a fun round of golf.

11 Sept | Windsor | 7am

Enquires: Call Mick Loth | 0407 493 717

Shop 23, 510-534 High St Penrith 2750 P: 4722 8660 E: penrith@parliament.nsw.gov.au 4 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Lions’ ‘Sightfirst’ Initiative The Lions organisation was first formed internationally in 1917 in Chicago and since as early as 1925, has allocated part of its’ service activities towards sight; be it blindness prevention, sight restoration or other related matters, through an initiative labelled SightFirst.

On a local level, the Emu Plains Lions Club follows this initiative by collecting old prescription glasses to ‘recycle’ them to those people in developing countries who do not have access to prescription eyeglasses and for whom just reading maybe a task they cannot perform.

You can assist by looking around the house and locate any old glasses and donate them by dropping them in to the Lions collection boxes located at the following collection points; o Ibrahim’s Amcal Max Pharmacy at Lennox Village o Emu Plains Optical, Emerald St, Emu Plains o Specsavers in Westfield Plaza, Penrith o Penrith RSL Club o Edinglassie Retirement Village, Emu Plains o Precision Specs, 54 Queen Street, St Marys o helloworld, Lennox Shopping Village, Emu Plains o helloworld, 413-427 High Street, Penrith The glasses are collected and sorted at home by Sue Hunt, our Secretary, and her husband, Jack, a Friend of Lions, where the broken ones are removed. All glasses are carefully packed and then forwarded to the Lions sorting house in Clontarf, Queensland. Once they arrive at the sorting house, they are then graded by trained opticians, and are then packed for distribution overseas to Third World countries.

During the first half of this year, Emu Plains Lions have forwarded 2,500 pairs of glasses.

For any enquiries concerning the program, please contact Emu Plains Lions’ Secretary, Sue Hunt on 0409 393 711 or Jack Hunt on 0408 208 747.

Image Supplied | L to R > Simon Guernier of Emu Plains Optical, with Sue and Jack Hunt

EĂƚƵƌĂů͕ tŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ^ŽůƵƟŽŶƐ Do you suffer from stress, anxiety, headaches, aching neck or back, sore muscles, stiff joints or just need a bit of time out from your busy life?

I am your professional, accredited, local Natural Therapist and can offer relief for a range of health problems.

Call Tracey on

Specialising in: ͻ ZĞŵĞĚŝĂů ŵĂƐƐĂŐĞ ͻ ,Žƚ ƐƚŽŶĞ ĨƵƐŝŽŶ ŵĂƐƐĂŐĞ ͻ tĂƌŵ Θ ĐŽŽů ƐƚŽŶĞ ĨĂĐŝĂůƐ ͻ ,ŽŵĞŽƉĂƚŚLJ ĨŽƌ ǁŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ŚĞĂůƚŚ

Ϭϰϭϵ ϴϭϯ ϲϮϬ – By appointment only –

&Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ǀŝƐŝƚ

ĞŵƵƉůĂŝŶƐŶĂƚƵƌĂůƚŚĞƌĂƉŝĞƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

*Health fund rebates available (on selected funds only)

FRESH MEAT, CONTINENTAL DELI, FRUIT & VEG

Un d Si er nc Ne e w De Ma ce na mb ge er me 20 nt 15

ready to heat & eat meals.

Come & try our famous BULK PACKS!

SPECIALS while stocks last, so be quick!

Chicken Breast 2kg for $12

Thin Beef Sausages 3kg for $15

Side of Lamb $8.99kg

Like Faceb us on o compe ok for titio ns & wee k speci ly als

Open Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm & Saturday 7am - 1pm

ph:4735 1400 - a:1/116 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Heights www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 5

PARENTS CORNER

CARPENTRY & BUILDING SPECIALISTS SERVICING ALL AREAS OF WESTERN SYDNEY

Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 0409 986121 or 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com

Concept & Design|Building & Construction|Residential & Commercial Carpentry Renovations|Maintenance

Continuing Our Series on Parent Traps…

|Frames, Decks, Pergolas|Granny Flats & Extensions

Parents sometimes fall into the trap of threatening children, giving up, or being inconsistent in their approach to child behaviour. Here are some more parent traps…

• Discipline that is threatened but the parent does not follow through. When a parent does not follow through with a consequence, children learn that the parent doesn’t mean what s/he says. Some children can interpret a threat as a dare.

The biggest threat I hear most often from parents is the one that starts about six weeks before Christmas – “if you are not good, Santa won’t bring you any presents”. This type of threat is ineffective because it is too far in the future. It sounds like a desperate attempt by the parent to control the child’s behaviour, and does not give the child immediate feedback on his/her behaviour.

• Parents allow children to get away with the behaviour, until the parent becomes angry. When you are angry you are at risk of losing control and hurting your child.

• Parents are inconsistent. One day we will follow through, the next day we let it go, and the next day we give up.

Children need consistency, otherwise they do not know what is expected of them.

• Parents aren’t working as a team. One parent may be permissive, the other parent may be too harsh. The parents may argue about their differences of opinion in front of the children.

The best type of parenting for children has a high amount of warmth and care, and realistic expectations.

Parents need to respond to their child’s behaviour in an immediate, consistent, and decisive manner. Children learn new skills and behaviours through being reminded and corrected on a daily basis. Consequences should be related to the child’s mistaken behaviour, and should not threaten a child’s sense of worth or self-esteem. Consequences also need to be able to be followed through, and issued when the behaviour is occurring.

0410 811 526 | ray@arrisgroupco.com.au

From. Pg 1

Masters Chases US College Dream

www.arrisgroupco.com.au ABN: 97601799928 | Licence: 74272S

Glenbrook Panthers Ladies Bowling Them Over The Glenbrook Panthers Women’s Bowling Club continues to be the toast of lawn bowls in the local area, with the team successfully taking home both the Nepean District and Regional Senior 4’s Titles recently.

Joy Howe, Val Charlwood, Rhonda Crimston and Helen Tracey will now represent Glenbrook at the New South Wales State Play Offs against all Regions in NSW at Tuncurry from October 24 to 25.

The Club Championship winners were crowned, with Joy Howe and Val Charlwood winning the Major Pairs Club Championship and Pauline Tolhurst winning the Minor Singles Club Championship. The Club Triple Championships are still to be played with the winner to be announced.

The Annual Nancy Dawe Memorial Triples were also won by a Glenbrook team consisting of Pam Chamberlin, Vicki Fitzpatrick and Margaret Jacka, with Springwood the Runners Up. The Club competed against 28 teams from the Nepean and surrounding Districts, which included Merrylands the AM Winners and Glenbrook the PM Winners with two encouragement awards presented at the tournament.

Finally, there is now a new Committee for the 2016-2017 Season, with Ailsa Leadbitter now the President of the Glenbrook Panthers Women’s Bowling Club.

was a great opportunity to combine my studies and play competitive golf on an organised schedule, something that isn't offered in Australia” he said.

After studying at the College of the Canyons (COC), Simon hopes to gain a scholarship at another College. “I have ambitions to place well in my College tournaments and obtain a high GPA in my studies, so that I can transfer to a Top 100 Division 1 College for my third and fourth year on a good scholarship. My game still requires lots of work though. I feel I'm giving myself a great opportunity to take my golf to the next level that is required for professional standard” he explained.

Leonay Golf Pro, Col Banham is confident that Simon has what it takes to one day become a successful Professional Golfer, “On behalf of all the Leonay Golf Club members and Emu Sports staff, I wish Simon every success in his plans for Golf and Business. He has great potential and will no doubt give it his best shot”.

6 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Image Supplied | Joy Howe and Val Charlwood

HSC Study Lounge Reopens!

With the HSC exams fast approaching, we are excited to let you know that the Emu Plains HSC Study Lounge is reopening this year, in the October school holidays!

Study Lounge is a free place for HSC/IB students to come and get some quality study done! There are quiet spaces to work, free tea & coffee & snacks & lunch, supportive volunteer tutors and also fun study breaks.

It is being run by Emu Plains Community Baptist Church and Emu Plains Anglican Church, because we know how stressful Year 12 can be, and we want to do something to help out families and students in our area.

Dates, times and location are in the flyer on page 7, or you can find us on Facebook for all the info!'   

FI

RE fro W m O 7 pm

RK S

Saturday 17 September 2016 11 am - 7 pm

HELICOPTER RIDES

RIDES

PETTING ZOO

MARKET STALLS

FOOD

Penrith Anglican College 338-356 Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills For further information go to www.pac.nsw.edu.au/my-pac/whats-the-latest/2016-spring-fair/ or call 02 4736 8100

FREE ENTRY

Designed by Freepik

STUDY LOUNGE 2016 A project of Emu Plains Community Baptist Church & Emu Plains Anglican Church

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LAST EVER

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! Get some great study done at the Emu Plains HSC Study Lounge. It’s a free study space, featuring:

FREE LUNCH SUPPORT

HEAPS OF TEA & COFFEE MOTIVATION TUTORS

EVERY YEAR 12 / IB STUDENT IS WELCOME! EMU PLAINS GUIDE HALL Cnr. of Nepean St & Great Western Hwy, next to Hunter Fields Monday 26 Sept Wednesday 28 Sept Friday 30 Sept

Tuesday 4th Oct Wednesday 5th Oct Friday 7th Oct

10AM - 3PM www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 7

WATER SAFETY

Love To Swim, Swim for Safety, Swim for Life!

Article Written + Submitted by: Julie Fletcher Nepean Aquatic Centre + Eva Borys Swim School A: 16 – 19 Lambridge Place, Penrith P: 4730 8900 E: julie@nepeanswim.com.au W: nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au F: www.facebook.com/NepeanAquaticCentreandEvaBorys/

*Your LOCAL Swim School *Exclusive LEARN TO SWIM program *WATER BABIES from 6 months of age *Lap Swimming

A Mothers Story...........

When my youngest son was 6 months old, knowing we had a pool, there was no question about whether or not we would start swimming lessons.

Suddenly the beautiful pool in the backyard had become a deathtrap in my mind for my child who wasn’t yet able to swim. From that time on, swimming lessons have been a constant fixture in our lives, and, especially in Water Babies, swimming lessons represented one on one time, in the midst of a very busy life.

When my daughter came along 2 years later, she was also enrolled in swimming lessons at 6 months of age. All was well, until she graduated to the level where I was not in the water with her during lessons - and then all hell broke loose! Thank goodness for the lovely staff , reassuring me that her screaming would subside if I just stuck with it – so I did stick with it, for 6 long weeks of constant screaming, with me standing outside in the carpark, feeling very emotional, and wondering if it was all worth it? But, with a pool in the backyard, swimming lessons were absolutely non-negotiable.

Fast forward 3 years, to last week - when my girl was promoted to the next level, bragging to anyone who would listen - and I know I made the right choice to continue.

Which is very good timing, as I now also have another toddler who is going through a stage where he is very resistant to

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

Just got easier!

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Close Books Quickly

At

*Birthday Parties for all ages *Speedo Swim Shop *Gift Vouchers *Entire pool available for hire by teams or sporting groups *Indoor heated pool, plenty of parking

Teaching tomorrows champions today !

14 Bromley Rd Emu Plains Ph: 4728 8400 www.evaboryswimschool.com.au

learning to swim. He spent his last few swimming lessons asking (repeatedly, and incessantly) to watch the Wiggles instead…..

We can never protect our children 24/7, or ensure they are 100% safe around water – but we can do our very best to ensure they are able to swim, and equip them with the water safety skills needed to have the best chance of being able to cope if put in a tricky aquatic situation.

As a mother, my best advice is to please persevere, summer and winter – swimming lessons are so very valuable. Image Supplied

CFO@CALL

we can help you make better decisions

Help with Cash Flow ([SHUWLVH ² &3$ 4XDOLÀHG Latest Bookkeeping Software Break Even Analysis Sales Forecasting All wor k is on tim e GUARA NTEED or it’s F REE!

5HGXFH &RVWV

www.cfoatcall.com.au For your obligation Free consultation call CFO@CALL on 1300 8 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

854 480

Vote 1 Kevin Crameri Our team is committed to ...

• The cleanup of the Werrington Lakes, so they can be used by families again.

• Stopping any filling of the flood plains.

• Stringent control of the ADI development, particularly the effect on the environment and traffic on the Northern Road, Penrith.

• Relieve traffic congestion at the major intersection at the Great Western Hwy/Parker St., M4/Northern Road, Great Western Highway/Castlereagh Road.

• Improve road conditions and localised flooding • Effective community consultation with all major Development Applications.

• Maximise tourist potential with Nepean River and Penrith Lakes scheme.

• Upgrading our sporting fields and parks.

• Clean up the pollution in South Ck and the Nepean River.

Politics don’t belong in council We can vote openly and honestly on local issues with the best interest of the community at heart, because we are independent, our voting decisions are not bound by politics.

... every every time time there’s there’s aa problem problem on on ... the M4 M4 it’s it’s the the Penrith Penrith commuters commuters the that suffer suffer most most ... ... sitting sitting in in traffic traffic that jams risking risking an an accident accident ... ... jams

You can help us to take the politics out of the council and make sure your REAL ISSUES are dealt with the way they should be ... vote for local people that have your interest at heart.

Andromeda is our next target to get appropriate traffic controls ... we don’t want to end up losing the lives of local people.

I won’t rest until we fix up Andromeda.

After a concerted effort, we finally succeeded in getting traffic lights at Sherringham Road.

Kevin has initiated manv projects to help improve the community

Kevin Crameri OAM Justice of the Peace and former Mayor of Penrith

Kevin Crameri OAM Llandillo Justice of the Peace and former Mayor of Penrith

working with the interest of the community at heart.

The North Ward Independents

kevincrameri.com.au

the team with 100% Committment to the Penrith Community

The North Ward Independents

the North Ward Independents who are 100% committed to the Penrith community ... employment, transport, health, sports

the North Ward Independents who are 100% committed to the Penrith community ... employment, transport, health, sports Kevin Crameri and each member of his team are passionate about Penrith, they want it to be a great place to live, work, play, raise children and enjoy the local entertainment and protecting as much of the ADI as possible.

Kevin is Deputy Captain at Llandilo Brigade and the longest serving bushfire fighter in the Penrith area. He fought his first fire more than 50 years ago, and has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal and the Centenary Medal for service to the Bushfire Brigades and Local Government.

Kevin has been a resident of Llandilo for 60 years, and with his wife raised a family of 3 boys and a girl. A fitter and machinist by trade he enjoys swimming, fishing and skiing.

Kevin was president for 5 years and was made a Life Member of Llandilo P&C. He was also president of Cranebrook High School P&C for five years. President of the Llandilo Hall Committee, he was a Patron of the Nepean Historical Society and Trustee and of the Penrith Show Society.

Kevin has been a Councillor on Penrith Council 1974-1977 & 1987-1999 and 2004-2016, a Deputy Mayor in 1988 and the Mayor in 1996, 2009 2010.

During his time on Council Kevin has stopped the closure of Vincent Road at Cranebrook, succeeded in bringing traffic lights to Borrowdale and Sherringham Road. Kevin formed the Western Sydney Alliance which previously stopped the Badgery's Creek Airport and instigated the Council's opposition to the development of the A.D.I. site.

As Mayor, Kevin worked tirelessly and was responsible for getting the White Water Stadium for the Olympic Games which is now a tourist attraction for Penrith. Other achievements include ... gutter cut outs for prams and wheelchairs, the tarring of rural roads and rural garbage service.

Kevin initiated many improvements for the community not only upgrading necessary fire fighting equipment, but also improvements in the areas of health, transport and education.

... vote for local people who live in the North Ward that have your interest at heart.

Geoff Brown - Cranebrook Geoff lives in Cranebrook and has 6 children He was president of the Western Sydney Conservation Alliance and ADI Resident Action Group. managed to stop the development of housing on bush land at Vincent rd., to make it a wonderful 181 hectare nature reserve Geoff started supervised bush care groups in Cranebrook and UWS Kingswood Stopped the transfer of emus from Jordan springs. Geof secured $37.5 million for nature conservation from the federal government part of which was used for the Cranebrook wet lands and new walking tracks Geoff opposes the shut down of greyhound racing, he is active with harness racing, both as an owner and breeder Geof started the Werrington Festival and Plays guitar with a local band.

Kathy Rae - Cambridge Park as a Lifetime resident of Penrith, Kathy is devoted to the local community, twice honoured Penrith City Council award recipient Penrith City Council Wall of Achievement recipient 2005 and Penrith City Council Australia Day Award recipient 2009.

She has volunteered for many community groups including Red Cross, St John Ambulance Cadets, Nursing Mothers, Police Citizen Youth Club, Cambridge Park Lions Club, Parents and Citizens Association at Cambridge Gardens Public School and Cambridge Park High School.

Kathy has worked with Telstra for 18 years, has been involved for 10 years with Werrington Community Project. She has completed TAFE studies at Nepean, Richmond and Mt Druitt Kathy has been involved in Penrith Slimmers, the Nepean Family and Carers Mental Health Education and Support Group, an advocate raising awareness for Diabetes and an athlete with Nepean Athletics Club, a committee member of Park Run Penrith and has completed 150 runs.

Larry Bagnall - Castlereagh Larry has lived in Castlereagh for 45 years.

He has a wife, Carol two children and three grandchildren. Larry has been a member of the Rural Fire Service for 42 years, fighting fires in our district, as well as country areas and interstate.

He was president of the Castlereagh Hall Committee and president of the Castlereagh Centenary Committee.

Larry believes every councillor should be independent, allowing them to use their own judgement and make decisions that is best for the local area. Decisions should not be made at the direction of a remote political party. He also believes that to represent a ward you should live in that ward.

It is for these reasons that he made the decision to align himself with the North Ward Independents.

Darryl Rearden - Cambridge Park Raised in Werrington, Darryl went to St Dominic high school , was a cub, then scout then scout master .

Darryl is married, He and his wife have raised their two children in Cambridge Park Darryl is a skilled plant operator and truck driver Authorised by Kevin Crameri, 344 Second Ave Llandiio 0412284182 Printed by WDM Business Services, 745 Bringelly Road Rossmore 0417668963

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 9

HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

A Missing Link In Osteoporosis – Vitamin K Most people today don’t get enough vitamin K, yet this vitamin is vital for our bones. So what do we know about Vitamin K & why is it so important to bone health?

We know: 1. people with low bone density or osteoporosis, or who suffer hip or vertebral fractures have much lower blood Vitamin K levels.

2. intervention studies show that vitamin K (especially with vitamin D) can increase bone density in osteoporotic people and reduce fracture rates 3. corticosteroid use reduces bone density in adults. Vitamin K can reduce such steroid-induced bone loss 4. warfarin (blood thinner) stops vitamin K working & reduces bone density. The longer one takes warfarin the greater the bone loss 5. vitamin K2 ‘directs calcium to your skeleton, while preventing it from being deposited in your organs, joint spaces, and arteries.

Arterial plaque consists of calcium deposits (atherosclerosis), hence the term ‘hardening of the arteries’ So how does vitamin K work? Vitamin K helps bone cells make protein called osteocalcin. This protein binds calcium tightly, keeping it in the bone, ensuring good bone strength & density.

People with low vitamin K levels still make the protein, but it can’t hold calcium, which drifts out of bone, and bones weaken.

Where do we get vitamin K from? The highest levels of Vitamin K of any know food is Japanese natto - fermented soy beans.

Next highest are green leafy vegetables - collard & salad greens, silverbeet, spinach etc. Cheeses (especially blue cheese), liver and some vegetable oils also contain significant amounts.

So why aren’t we getting enough, where do we get it? The simple reason - our modern diet just doesn’t contain enough vitamin K. Most Australians eat little fermented food, they typically don’t eat Natto for breakfast! Before you say ‘but I eat salad greens’ you should know that although salad greens are high in vitamin K, only 4-13% of the vitamin is absorbed by the body from these foods as it is trapped in plants cell fibre. So you need to eat a huge amount of leaves to get a good dose.

Is it best to take a tablet or eat right? It depends on what you eat & how you eat it! Ideally Vitamin K should come from the diet. A properly constructed diet contains, high vitamin K & D, calcium, protein & antioxidants, etc., all of which are important for building & maintaining strong bones at any age. Green juices are a great source of absorbable vitamin K, as is Natto. So

updating our tastes & getting into these foods may be a good idea. If you can’t, taking high dose supplemental vitamin K may be (an expensive) option.

68))(5,1* FRQVWDQW %$&. 3$,1" :DQW WR (1-2< /,)( DJDLQ" Work & play like you used to after just a few sessions!

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve personally developed this technique after 16yrs experience:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;After years of severe back pain Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m now enjoying golf, fully pain free and even started brick-laying again!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Hasler, Glenmore Park Andreas Klein Nutritionist & Remedial Therapist BSc, Adv Dip Nut Med, DRM

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d given up really - Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tried so many things. In just a couple of sessions the pain and muscle spasms had gone. I recommend your work to anyone.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Craig Gibson, Richmond

ď ˛ď&#x20AC; Images Supplied

)5(( 2))(5 If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sick of being in constant back pain &$// 12: for your )5(( PLQ Assessment Session!

Valued at $55

&DOO

5HPHGLDO 0XVFOH (ORQJDWLRQ 7KHUDS\ WDUJHWV WKH FDXVH RI FKURQLF EDFN SDLQ DQG LQĂ DPPDWLRQ WR UHDOO\ HOLPLQDWH WKHP It works well for shoulders & knees too.

10 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

PAWS A WHILE

Article Written + Submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 377 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

RSPCA Cupcake Week 2016 A Cupcake Day is a great way to raise awareness and money for the RSPCA. We hosted not just a Cupcake Day, but a Cupcake Week at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in August.

Leo had an extra Pupcake for his First Birthday! Happy Birthday Leo! Thank you to everyone who came in and donated and ate a cupcake or two. Also a huge thank you for the online donations.

We raised over $500.00 for the RSPCA with your help.

Kirsti, Kristie, Sheridan, Rachel, Stacey, Lizzie, and Jessica cooked up a storm and provided the most delicious slices, cupcakes and of course Pupcakes. Pony loved eating the Pupcakes!

Thanks again for supporting a great cause!

The RSPCA is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a non-profit, community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. The RSPCA is not an agency of the Australian Government and therefore relies on the generosity of the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through animal adoptions, volunteering, event participation, donations, fundraising, corporate partnerships, corporate support, bequests and grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to support its vital daily work.

Dog Lovers Show at The Hordern Pavilion Was Fantastic The Sydney Dog Lovers Show on Saturday 6th and Sunday

7th August 2016 at The Hordern Pavilion was fantastic!

Camille Brandt attended the Dog Lovers Show as a special guest of Rose-Hip Vita and took Pony the Great Dane. Camille answered numerous questions from the public at the RoseHip Vital stall. Pony was the star of attention and loved getting patted by everyone!

Check out the photo of Pony with Dr Katrina Warren and Dr Chris Brown on our Facebook page!

Lizzie and Rachel also joined in on the fun and helped answer any questions. Rachel took her Labrador Molly to the Dog Lovers Show and she loved all of the attention from everyone. At least 1000 people patted Pony and Molly over the 2 days.

Thank you to all our clients that came along and said hello. It was great to see familiar faces in a huge crowd!

The Sydney Dog Lovers Show had over 150+ exhibitors showcasing dog products and services in Australia. So many freebies!

There were so many celebrities, including Dr Katrina & The Wonderdogs, Dr Chris Brown, Dr Harry, James & Anthony (Village Vets Australia) and Peta Clark (TV and film dog trainer).

What a great weekend! We can't wait for next year!

Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment. Check us out on Facebook and online at www. orchardhillsvet.com.au. ď ˛ď&#x20AC; Image Supplied

Orchard Hills

Veterinary Hospital

For Appointments call

4736 2027

Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1), MVS(SAP) Erin Short BVSc(Hons 1)

Consulting Hours

0RQGD\ WR )ULGD\ DP SP 6DWXUGD\V DP SP Check out our website for more information

ZZZ RUFKDUGKLOOVYHW FRP DX RU -RLQ XV RQ )DFHERRN

Services provided include: Â&#x2021; *HQHUDO 6XUJHU\ GHVH[LQJ WR RUWKRSHGLFV

Â&#x2021; 9DFFLQDWLRQV LQ KRXVH SDWKRORJ\ Â&#x2021; 5DGLRORJ\ 'HQWLVWU\ Â&#x2021; 9LVLWLQJ VSHFLDOLVW UDGLRJUDSKHU XOWUDVRQRJUDSKHU Â&#x2021; 3XSS\ SUHVFKRRO Â&#x2021; *URRPLQJ K\GUREDWK Â&#x2021; +RPH YLVLWV Â&#x2021; &DW ERDUGLQJ NLWWHQ DGRSWLRQ Â&#x2021; 6HFXUH RII OHDVK GRJ SDUN

377 Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4736 2027 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 11

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Thursday September 8 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting (2nd Thursday of the month) CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith. Coffee available from 9:30am Enquiries: Diane 9623 9789 Saturday September 10 (2nd Saturday of the month) Stamping and Friends who meet at the Uniting Church Hall, Emerald Street, Emu Plains between 1-4pm. We are a group of ladies who get together to exchange ideas on making greeting cards and scrapbooking.

Enquiries: Cathy 4721 3226 Saturday September 10 Emu Markets (2nd Saturday of the month) 9–2pm at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School - 115 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Stall Enquiries: Dott 0414 395 614 Wednesday September 14 Lung Support Group (2nd Wednesday of the month) 10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood. $3 to cover tea and coffee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualified instructor.

12 - 1pm - FREE Enquiries: John 4735 1542 or Gloria 4733 8926 Wednesday September 14 Arthritis and Osteoporosis Penrith Branch (2nd Wednesday of the month) Penrith Branch Meeting CWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coffee available from 9:30am Enquiries: Diane 9623 9789 Thursday September 15 Blue Mountains Parkinson's Support Group (3rd Thursday of the month) Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for sufferers and carers of Parkinson's Disease. Enquiries: Viv or Barry 0404 836 921 or 47 379141 Thursday September 15 Solo Circle of Friends (3rd Thursday of the month) For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group. To join, send self addressed envelope to Secretary, PO Box 7557, South Penrith NSW 2750 Thursday September 15 (3rd Thursday of the month) Lantern Club Blue Mountains Branch Raise much needed money for the Royal Ins. For Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).

Meet at Springwood Sports, Macquarie Rd, Springwood at 10.30 am.

Enquiries: Ruth 0247 394623 Friday September 16 Leonay Probus Club (3rd Friday of the month) Fun, fellowship and friendship for retirees or semiretirees. At every meeting we have a speaker, who delivers a topic of interest. We have monthly outings to places of interest.

Enquiries: 4735 5157 Saturday September 17 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly Markets (3rd Saturday of the month) Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook. Rotarians helping their communities.

Monday September 19 (3rd Monday of the month) Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group. 6.30pm on Monday the 19th September. Please note that we now have a new venue for our meetings..The Auditorium on 3rd floor of West Block, Nepean Hospital. (Exit the lift and turn right into the Auditorium).

Our meeting in September will have a Guest Speaker to be confirmed.

All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefits offered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Enquiries: prostatesupport.org.au or David Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78 Monday September 19 (3rd Monday of the month) Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Birthday Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm 3 course meal cost $30 (bookings essential). John Kirk Country & Western singer will be entertaining. Visitors and new members warmly welcomed. Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life programme supporting disadvantaged children.

Details and bookings to Yvonne 4727 6603 Monday September 19 (3rd Monday of the month) Penrith City Garden Club 7.30 – 9pm at the Community Christian Church Hall, corner Cam and Cambridge Streets, Cambridge Park. Enquiries: 0498 017 147 penrithcitygardenclub.org.au, facebook.com/ penrithcitygardenclub

WEEKLY EVENTS Every Monday + Wednesday Heartmoves Gentle Exercise Monday 9 - 10 am, Melrose Hall, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. Wednesday 8.30 - 9:30am Penrith Senior Citizens Centre, 86 Station Street Penrith. Cost $6.00 per class.

Enquiries: Deborah Miller 0409 991907 Every Monday + Wednesday Nepean Men’s Shed 18 Simeon Road, Orchard Hill. 9am. to 2pm.

Enquiries: Bob 4739 2767 nepeanmshed@ gmail.com Monday + Wednesday Evenings Tarot Wonders now has 1hr Meditation classes 6:30pm only $15 each 283 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains.

Enquiries: 0406 171 879, tarotwonders.com. au, tarotwonders@yahoo.com.au Monday Evenings + Friday Mornings English as a Second Language Classes We have English classes on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm and on Friday mornings 9.30am to 12 noon. If you are just a newcomer or have been here for some time come and improve your English in friendly helpful small class groups. $2 Donation. Excludes School holidays.

Entry is 5 Fulton St. or 254 High St. Penrith.

Enquiries: Cathy White 4735 7216 penrithanglican.org Every Tuesday Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Informal fun for parents/carers & children.

Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains Enquiries: Alison 0424 522 852

Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

12 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Every Tuesday Mighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Tuesday Never Too Old To Make Music!

A free community music session generally suited to Seniors. 11am to 12pm, Woodriff Function Room, Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Enquiries: penrith.panthers.com.au/ activities-in-penrith/music-therapy Every Tuesday + Thursday 1st Emu Plains Scouts Cubs (ages 7.5 –10.5) Tuesday’s 7:00 to 8:30 Scouts (ages 10.5 – 15) Thursday’s 7:30 to 9:30.

175 Explorers Road, Lapstone Enquiries: Tony Henry (0488 669 1430) Every Wednesday River Valley Singers Love to sing come join our Group 7pm to 9pm Penrith Paceway Enquiries: 4735 1675 or 0402 669 640 Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Thursday Little Rebels Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Emu Heights Community Centre Wedmore Road, Emu Heights Have fun with the kids & meet other mums!

Enquiries: Tolousha 0409 711 665 Every Thursday Physical Culture Classes for Girls Melrose Hall, From 4.30pm FIRST LESSON FREE For Under 5 years – 12 years Enquiries: Karen 0418 975 765 Every Thursday Penrith Uniting Church leisure learning, craft and singing group. 9:30am – 12pm During School Terms.

For Adults. Cost $2. Morning tea provided.

Penrith Uniting Church – 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind the fire station).

Valarie: 0421 324 158 or Pamela: 0417 041 842 Every Saturday Tai Chi 8:30 – 9:30am At Pamela Pde, Leonay in the park. Free.

For all ages.

Enquiries: Christie – 0431 149 131 Every Saturday Dragon Boat Paddling 8:45am Are you reasonably fit and have a spirit of adventure and fun! Come and Try Dragon Boat Paddling with Pendragons Dragon Boat Club.

New paddlers welcome at either the Nepean Rowing Club or Sydney International Regatta Centre. Enquiries – Jane Howard janehow2@ hotmail.com

FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS Glenbrook Toastmasters Meet at the Blaxland Library Short St, Blaxland. 7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 692 770 Emu Plains Lions Club Meet at Emu Plains Sport & Recreation Club 7:00pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Enquiries: 4735 5120

COUNSELLING CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Cait Wotherspoon from Indigo Therapies Counselling + Psychotherapy W: indigotherapies.com.au P: 0434 865 429 E: cait@indigotherapies.com.au

Helping Kids Remember their Dad on Father’s Day Kids are often the forgotten grievers. Adults try to protect them from the tough stuff in life. Being a kid and having your Dad die will be one of the worst things that will ever happen.

We can help and support kids through their grief, while helping you at the same time.

When you help your kids remember their Dad, you’re helping yourself cope with your grief (as painful as that is).

Here’s some activities that you and your kids can do together: 1. Tell each other stories about their Dad, the good, the bad and the ugly. This helps keep his memory alive. Let your child know that sometimes it’s difficult to talk about and that Father’s Day will be tough and upsetting.

2. Make a memory box. Select Photos, cards, and videos, anything

that reminds them of their Dad. 3. Make a scrapbook with your child. Gathering up photos and create something beautiful together.

4. Ask friends to write letters about your child’s Dad, get together and read the letters and present them to your child as a keepsake.

5. Create a secret Face Book page for friends and family only.

The Last Word Life is tough and unbearable at times but grief changes our life forever. Choose an activity and work through it with your child.

You’ll talk, laugh, cry and even learn to live life again.

Remembering all Dads who are no longer with us on Father’s Day, (mine included). ve you Dad xx

Lo

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACCOUNTANT BRAZEWELL TAX & ADVISORY Local & friendly Chartered Accountancy practice offering: $FFRXQWLQJ %RRNNHHSLQJ 7D[DWLRQ %$6 ,$6 %XVLQHVV 6WDUW 8S 3D\UROO $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ

AWNINGS + CARPORTS *DUDJHV )DUP 6KHGV :HHNHQGHUV &RPPHUFLDO %XLOGLQJV 9HUDQGDKV

BUILDER

3DWLRV $ZQLQJV 3HUJRODV Carports &RORUERQG ®

CALL US FOR AN OBLIGATIONS FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION

P: 4773 4478 | M: 0419 993 723 www.craigsmgasteelbuildings.com.au ABN: 27 109 556 890

Licence No 115083C

BALLOONS/GIFTS

BUSINESS SERVICES

)RU LQGLYLGXDOV DQG EXVLQHVV DW UHDVRQDEOH UDWHV 3OHDVH FDOO WR DUUDQJH DQ DSSRLQWPHQW DW D WLPH FRQYHQLHQW WR \RX

Virtual, Permanent & Casual Offices Training/Conference Room Facilities

5HQHH %DUU\ &$ 0408 118 142 *OHQPRUH 3DUN UHQHH EDUU\#EUD]HZHOO FRP DX

ALARM SYSTEMS

CTC COMMUNICATIONS

02 4721 3188 www.penrithservicedoffices.com.au BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

www.fusionbathroomrenovations.com.au

For Your Complete Bathroom Renovation

BOSCH ALARM SYSTEMS, CCTV TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, NBN. INSTALLATIONS AND SERVICE

0421 510 167

Lic No: 285014c

BUILDER/REPAIRS

ANTENNA DIGITAL ANTENNA GUYS Lic: 270847C

3 Antenna Supplied and Fitted 3 Insurance Work 3 TV Data & Phone Outlets 3 Home Theatre Installations 3 Qualified Electrician

free quotes

0410 513 630

Talk to our friendly technicians today

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning Locally owned & operated. On time, every time. Quality work at competitive prices.

1300 557 548 or 4774 9618

CARPET CLEANING ONLY USING TRUCK MOUNTED EQUIPMENT

WWW.CTCCOMMUNICATIONS.COM.AU

Masters Security License: 408494577

ARGYLL

Call our office for a FREE QUOTE

1300 552 282 Unit 25/ 46-48 Abel St, Jamisontown, NSW 2750

CARPET CLEANING

Builders Lic: R76576

2YHU <HDUV ([SHULHQFH

New Homes & Granny Flats Ground Floor & First Floor Extensions Bathroom Specialists Renovation Work Pergolas/Awnings/Decks Roofing/Guttering )URP 5RRI 7RSV WR 8QGHUJURXQG ZH FDWHU IRU DOO \RXU EXLOGLQJ QHHGV Contact Ross

Ph: 0403 815 398

ross@mtmbs.com.au www.mtmbs.com.au

COMMERCIAL CARPET CLEANING YOUR LINK TO PROFESSIONAL

CARPET CLEANING AND TILES HAVE YOUR HOME CLEANED

BY THE PROFESSIONALS CLEANING | HOMES | HOTELS CLUBS | SCHOOLS

4735 5066 0412 354 190

STEAM CLEANED AND DEODORISED NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 13

CLEANING - WINDOWS

INSURANCE

LAWNS + GARDENS

For all your General Insurance Needs

CONVEYANCING Thinking of Buying or Selling Property?

David Sharrock JP P: 02 4735 3982 M: 0423 744 945 F: 02 4735 7012 A: 2/65 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains NSW 2750 PO Box 256, Emu Plains NSW 2750 E: admin@perpetualconveyancing.com.au W: perpetualconveyancing.com.au Licence No. 05004246 Member AICNSW

&RQWDFW XV IRU SURIHVVLRQDO FRVW HČžHFWLYH DGYLFH

COUNSELLING

â&#x20AC;˘ Business â&#x20AC;˘ Loss of proďŹ ts â&#x20AC;˘ Public & products liability â&#x20AC;˘ Plant & equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Strata title â&#x20AC;˘ Cyber

â&#x20AC;˘ Landlords â&#x20AC;˘ Management liability â&#x20AC;˘ Trade credit â&#x20AC;˘ Motor vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Home â&#x20AC;˘ Professional indemnity

Specialising in grief, loss and bereavement counselling for adults, adolescents, children and families.

4731 8711

Your Local Insurance Specialists ABN 39 080 844 426 | AFSL 225 047

KITCHENS

ELECTRICIAN

'(6,*1 Â&#x2021; ,167$//Â&#x2021; 0$,17$,1 Â&#x2021; /LJKWLQJ 3RZHU 3RLQWV Â&#x2021; 79 3KRQH 2XWOHWV Â&#x2021; 6PRNH $ODUPV Â&#x2021; LQ +HDWHUV &HLOLQJ )DQV Â&#x2021; 6WRYH +RW :DWHU Â&#x2021; 24 +U EPHUJHQFy SHUYLFH $YDLODEOH 9LVLW RXU ZHEVLWH www.rondys.com.au IRU GHWDLOHG LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW RXU VHUYLFHV

&DOO 4737 9990 RU 0423 877 630 /LF 1R & /LF 1R &

t t t t t t t t

1SPGFTTJPOBM -BXO .PXJOH 8IJQQFS 4OJQQJOH Gardens )FEHJOH 8FFE 4QSBZJOH 1SFTTVSF $MFBOJOH 5VSG -BZJOH "OE 0UIFS 4FSWJDFT

FREE QUOTES Pensioner Discounts

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR CARE

NO JOB TOO BIG or SMALL 8F QSPWJEF RVBMJUZ FYQFSJFODFE DBSF GPS ZPVS -BXOT (BSEFOT

SAVE YOUR TIME & CALL L The Lawn Bros CA Tim 0447 646 391 LO

LAWNS + GARDENS

4732 4566 fax: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

Quality Affordable Kitchens Enquire about a Free Consultation Come and visit our showroom at

Level 1, Suite 4/450 High St Penrith Ph: 0434 865 429 www.indigotherapies.com.au

Prope

We Specialise In:

Weekly | Fortnightly | Monthly or Once Off Rates Available

penrith@actioninsurance.com.au

Cait Wotherspoon Counselling & Psychotherapy

s wn Bro The rLtyaMaintenance

Unit 1/6 Coombes Dr, Penrith

Lawn Mowing from $25

Top Dressing and Fertilising Complete Garden Maintenance 10 Years Experience. Free Quotes )XOO\ 4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG DQG ,QVXUHG

Open Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thurs 7.30am - 4pm 7am-4pm Friday 7.30amSaturday - 2pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Open Monday - Friday 9am-1pm

Call Terry 0410 461 288

KITCHENS

MORTGAGE BROKER

Your local kitchen, bathroom & laundry renovation specialist based in Mulgoa and servicing the Penrith, Wollondilly and Blue Mountains district.

Ă&#x20AC; %QORNGVG -KVEJGP 4GPQXCVKQPU Ă&#x20AC; %QORNGVG $CVJTQQO 4GPQXCVKQPU Ă&#x20AC; /CMG 1XGTU ä 4GRNCEKPI &QQTU $GPEJVQRU 5RNCUJDCEMU Ă&#x20AC; %WUVQO (KV QWVU CPF &GVCKNGF ,QKPGT[ Ă&#x20AC; 2GTUQPCNKUGF 5GTXKEG Ă&#x20AC; 3WCNKV[ 9QTMOCPUJKR Ă&#x20AC; &GUKIPU VQ 5WKV [QWT .KHGUV[NG CPF $WFIGV

6HQLRUV &DUG DFFHSWHG www.kitchenvision.com.au

HEALTH

Lic No: 236100c

LANDSCAPING

MORTGAGE BROKER

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Licence No. 223594C

Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation, Paving & Garden Maintenance Call Ben

Tai Chi & Qigong- Gentle exercises Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.

0448 844 314

BRIGHTEN YOUR FUTURE 5HVLGHQWLDO +RPH /RDQV 5HVLGHQWLDO ,QYHVWPHQW +RPH /RDQV 606) ,QYHVWPHQW +RPH /RDQV (TXLSPHQW )LQDQFH 3HUVRQDO )LQDQFH &RPPHUFLDO /HQGLQJ

Mark - 0403 823 304 Locations Emu Plains, Penrith St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Colyton

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $2 per day

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

14 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

MATTHEW BRENNAN JP | PRINCIPAL A PO Box 353, PENRITH 2751 M 0402 159 225 E matthew@vividfs.com.au W ZZZ YLYLGĂ&#x20AC;QDQFLDOVHUYLFHV FRP DX

ABN

9LYLG )LQDQFLDO 6HUYLFHV &UHGLW 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH LV DXWKRULVHG XQGHU $XVWUDOLDQ &UHGLW /LFHQFH

MUSIC TUITION

Piano

Guitar

Drums

PLUMBING

Vocals Phone: 4733 0792

New Studio Available

Call Rohan 0428 335 874

expressmusictuition.com.au

less than $2 per day

Email: advertise@districtgazette.com.au

OVEN CLEANING

ROOFING

HATE 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 12 )80(6 Â&#x2021; 12 +$56+ &+(0,&$/6 Â&#x2021; 12 )866

$70* Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

Lic No 86216C

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

PET CARE - GROOMING Your Dog Clean, Flea-Free & Smelling Great...

OR ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FREE 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

PET CARE - GROOMING Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

4722 9492. open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.

PLUMBING ERLER PLUMBING

SERVICES PTY LTD

3KRQH *UHJ

0418 446 590 RU 4773 8634

â&#x20AC;&#x153;SATISFACTION IS OUR POLICYâ&#x20AC;?

ZZZ FRPSOHWHURRÂżQJ FRP DX

Family Business Est. 30 Years

LICENSED PLUMBERS DRAINERS GAS FITTERS COMMERCIAL t DOMESTIC t INDUSTRIAL

No Job Too Small Free Quotes

0415 249 677 Lic. No. 39212C

SECURITY SCREEN DOORS INSTANT SECURITY SCREEN DOORS 3 3 3 3

All Screens Made Onsite Fit To Perfection Your Choice Of Colour Same Day Installation

3 Wide Range Of Colours Available 3 Window Flyscreens Also Available 3 No Waiting No Fuss

FOR ANY INQUIRIES, QUOTES OR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL

0470 039 554

PLUMBING

TILING Licence No.239747C

Dial A Minder

Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiling

Pet & Home Care Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every need.

- No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW! -

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

PLASTERER

1HZ 5RRIV 5HURRÂżQJ 0HWDO 7LOHV

5RRI 5HSDLUV 6XSSO\ )LW )DVFLD *XWWHULQJ %RQGHG $VEHVWRV 5HPRYDO %REFDW 7UXFN +LUH

PROMPT & RELIABLE

PET CARE - MINDING

www.dialaminder.com.au

Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

Licence # 218884C

Licenced in

t 1MVNCJOH t #BDLøPX 1SFWFOUJPO t %SBJOJOH t 3PPÜOH 4NBMM +PCT

t -1( /BUVSBM (BT 8PSL

Â&#x2021; $OO 6PDOO %LJ 7LOLQJ :RUN Â&#x2021; 'RPHVWLF &RPPHUFLDO Â&#x2021; )UHH 4XRWHV 1R 2EOLJDWLRQ Â&#x2021; <HDUV ([SHULHQFH

Mobile: 0439 664 866

TREE SERVICES

We are qualified in general maintenance including but not limited to

Lic. No. 223838C

Mark Gentle 0410 436 997 mpropertyservices@hotmail.com Property Maintenance | All Plaster Work Gutters Cleaned | Lawns Mowed

No Job too Small

t 5PJMFUT t 5BQT t #MPDLFE %SBJOT t #VSTU )PU 8BUFS 4FSWJDFT t 3FOPWBUJPOT t (BT 8PSL For any enquiries please contact (M) 0401 554 811 (E) info@ryanmanfieldplumbing.com (W) www.ryanmanfieldplumbing.com or find us on or

Â&#x2021; 5HPRYDOV Â&#x2021; 3UXQLQJ Â&#x2021; &URZQ /LIWLQJ Â&#x2021; )HOOLQJ Â&#x2021; 6WXPS *ULQGLQJ Â&#x2021; (PHUJHQF\ :RUN Â&#x2021; )UHH 4XRWHV Â&#x2021; )XOO\ ,QVXUHG &RQWDFW 6WHYH %URZQ ZZZ HOHYDWHGDUERUFDUH FRP DX ABN 91 265 262 565

TUITION

REMOVALS

Phill Stevens

LOCAL COUNTRY NSW

Pre Packing Free Packing Materials All removals BIG or SMALL

7DNLQJ 7UHH &DUH 7R 7KH 1H[W /HYHO Our Services Include:

MENTION THIS AD FOR 10% OFF

Ph: 0450 369 949

*ACE* Tutoring Â&#x2021; Highly Qualified Teacher/References Â&#x2021; 29+ Years Experience Â&#x2021; Syllabus followed Â&#x2021; K > 12 Â&#x2021; English & Maths - All Levels Â&#x2021; Naplan & Basic Skills Â&#x2021; Extension & Gifted/Talented Â&#x2021; Remediation & Learn to Read Â&#x2021; Learning/Behavioural Issues Â&#x2021; Opportunity Class & Selective H.S Entry

Rea sona b Goo Rates le d Re sult s

Ring Carol 0400 277 232 02 4733 4645

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au September 2016 15

Custom Built Homes, Granny Flats & Additions by

B & M Davies Building Pty Ltd Building in Penrith Since 1980 Our family business has successfully completed many hundreds of projects for our varied & valued customers requirements.

For your FREE Quotes & Site Inspections Phone

Bruce Davies 0418 245 053 daviesbuilding@live.com.au 46 Kenilworth Crescent, Cranebrook NSW 2749

HIA Member Since 1984 Builders Licence No. 113661C | Membership No. 310255 | ABN 90 091 951 807 16 September 2016 www.emuleonaygazette.com.au