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World’s Greatest Shave

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! Finlay prepares to lose his locks for his best buddy Connor http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/markansell

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From the Editor 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!

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Bicentenary Bridges Great Divide It’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

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Solemn Liturgy 3.00pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7.00pm Easter Sunday Easter Mass 8.00am & 9.30am Emu Plains Anglican Church Short Street (via Mundy St), Emu Plains

Good Friday service 8.00am, 9.30am Easter Sunday service 8.00am, 9.30am, 6.30pm 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.

For more details on individual events please call Council on 4732 7645. For details on Penrith Library’s history conference call 4732 7891.

Legendary Aussie actor Jack Thompson is the “face” of the Bicentenary commemorations

Leah Garth – NEPEAN MOUNTAINS DOG GROOMING

Leonay 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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God’s Answers to Big Questions If 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 Care The 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 selffunded, 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.

In the event of inclement weather, the Airing cannot be held.

For further information, phone 0438 670 012.

Exciting First Day At High School A few nerves were obvious at McCarthy Catholic College as 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!

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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.

Never miss another clean up event: Register for free text message reminders about upcoming recycling initiatives and events by emailing your name, home address and mobile number to rrr@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 4732 7615.

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Dr Katrina Warren and Kelly Gill are holding their second Border Collie Fun Day at Castle Hill Showground, Dog Arena (Doran Drive, Castle Hill). It will be a family friendly event, inviting Border Collie owners to bring their dog’s for a social afternoon of Border Collie activities. They also expect a lot of spectators as people are welcome without a dog.

Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill are delighted to welcome Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital to our Border Collie Fun Day. Dr Camille Brandt will be our official vet on the day and will also be offering free veterinary checks and answering your Border Collie health questions.

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 World Record for the ‘most number of dogs ever recorded in a professional photo shoot.’

They need more than 101 Border Collies to gain the World Record and it will involve the dogs being photographed by Professional photographer, Fiona Erskine.

From the response that they have had, they anticipate around 200 Border Collies registering for the World Record attempt, and several hundred spectators. They will be reaching out to media for coverage of the World Record Attempt on the day.

They have confirmed the Border Collie Club NSW, Agility club, Flyball club and a Wonderdog Tricks demo. They are organising stalls, interactive activities , a raffle and lots of giveaways. There will be show bags for every dog participant in the photo challenge.

1.00pm Flyball demonstration 1.30pm Agility 2.00pm Dr Katrina and The Wonderdogs – Tricks Show 2.15pm Agility- public participation (TBC) 2.45pm Final registrations & preparation for World Record Photo 3.00pm World Record Photo – group shot 3.30pm Group shots, individual colours 3.30pm Draw Raffle, kids competitions For more information ... www.facebook.com/drkatrinawarren www.facebook.com/thewonderdogs www.thewonderdogs.com.au 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.

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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 or sooks or cry babies. It will make them feel understood. They will feel seen and heard, valued and loved. And they will get over their hurt quicker with less resentment because meeting the need extinguishes the need. It will help them bounce back from disappointment, because life can be full of hurt and disappointment and it’s nice to be able to have someone to talk to about it. A child that experiences empathy will become empathic.

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.

Sounds good, doesn’t it?

But this process can be difficult for parents. If you are not comfortable with some of these strong feelings, you will try to push your child through it as quickly as possible to resolve your own discomfort. Most parents say they can deal with extremes of most emotions, but anger pushes their buttons. The important thing is acknowledging that you are uncomfortable with some emotions and working your way through it too. If you think back to your childhood, your own parents may not have been comfortable with the same emotions you have difficulty with now. That’s why it’s called a process, every day we do a bit better.

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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 Biscuits Ingredients • Makes 16 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 1/2 tablespoons golden syrup 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1/2 small lemon, juiced ribbon, for decoration Method 1. 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!

Easter Bunny Cupcakes Ingredients • Makes 12 340g packet golden buttercake mix 2 x 30g chocolate flake bars, roughly crushed 3/4 cup shredded coconut 24 strawberries and cream lollies 24 blue mini M&Ms 12 red mini M&Ms 12 white mini marshmallows, halved crossways 24 white tic tacs rich chocolate writing fudge Buttercream icing 150g butter, softened 2 cups icing sugar mixture, sifted 1 1/2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a 12-hole, 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases.

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!

Hot Cross Muffins Ingredients • Makes 12 135g dried cranberries 1 cup (150g) currants 2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2/3 cup (165ml) sunflower oil 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk 2 eggs 200g caster sugar, plus extra 2 tbs 80g icing sugar 1 tsp lemon juice Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a 12-hole muffin tray and line with paper 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.

Divide the mixture among muffin cases, then bake for 20-25 minutes until 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 over the muffins.

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 a spoon to draw a cross on each muffin, then serve.

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Lewers Learning Centre The 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.

Kare Sansui Landscape

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 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 Bonansa Nepean 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 & Demonstration Nepean Bonsai Society will be providing an in depth talk and demonstration on the living art of Bonsai.

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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

(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)

Powerful Pennants Team Set to Conquer the Greens

Leonay 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.

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Football Program Trials Tuesday 12th March 3.30 - 4.30

Mamre 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.

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Community Noticeboard h We dnesday 6th Marc NUAL AN G RED CROSS CALLIN FASHION PARADE Penrith RSL 11am Hornseywo od Ro om – es Morning Tea $12 per person, includ ffles Lucky Do or Prizes, Ra 1338 Contact Jennifer: 4733 We dnesday March 13 Arthritis NSW Penrith

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Monday March 18

Nepean Evening VIEW Clu b Nepean Evening View Club will be holding its Dinner meeting at Pan thers Penrith 7:00pm. Cost $25 .

Wo men of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project.

New members war mly wel comed.

Details and bookings by Ma rch 11: Anne 4721 5757. (if una vailable, please leave name, number and me ssage).

Every Tuesday

MIGHY MIGHTS Playgro up 10am-12pm Meet other mums & prescho olers Emu heights Community Centre Ph: Bronwyn 0413 269 930

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NEPEAN GIGGLES Playgroup 9.30am-11.30am

Thursday March 14 Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting

Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Com munity Centre Ph: San dra 0403 326 017 or Chris 0425 222 035

CWA Hall Tindale St, Penrith Coffee available from 9:30am 9 Further details – Diane 9623 978

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Monthly Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, Glenbrook.

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All 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 14

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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.

The cost is $40.00 per person and includes a 3 course dinner & entertainment.

There will be significant donations announced during the evening.

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CARPET CLEANING

ARGYLL

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

1300 557 548 or 4774 9618 CELEBRANT Pamela Noal

4735 2438

(m)

0408 303 243

Weddings Namings Celebration of Life: Funerals

0447 778 870

CHILDCARE Emu Plains Cluster

BALLOONATICS Helen & Dianne

Phone 4735 4233 Happy Kids Care and Learning

Penrith City Children’s services co-operative ltd

BUILDER / REPAIRS

CLEANING

INTERIOR HOUSE CARE

uilding S M B intena ervice T nce a M &M 30 Years Experience Lic No. R76576

All roof repairs, flashing, roof vents, guttering, downpipes, plumbing, all carpentry work & maintenance, decks, pergolas, skylights, retaining walls and odd jobs Credit cards welcome

Call Ross 16

0403 815 398 Silverdale

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Dust Mites Mould Removal CONCRETING CONCRETING

We Pick up and Deliver

• Stencil, Stamp, Coloured and Spray On Concrete • Driveways, Patios & Shed Slabs • All general concreting Lic No 179227C

CURTAIN CLEANING Rehanging Service Dust Mites Mould Removal CURTAIN CLEANING We Pick up and Deliver additional Dust Mites Rehanging Service dry cleaning services

Up to 20% off

Ph: 0410 474 366 or 9673 5725

Mould Removal We Pick and Deliver Up toup20% off

Simply phone or SMS for an instant quote Simply phone or SMS for an instant quote

additional dry cleaning services Rehanging Service Simply phone or SMS for an instant quote

024722 4722 4488 4488 4488 0433 289 289 229 229 289 0433 229

Meeting your child care needs from 6 weeks to 12 years of age

Balloon Decorators

Home & Building Services from Roof top to Underground

CURTAIN CLEANING

Long Day Care, Before And After School Care Vacation Care

www.balloonaticsnsw.com.au

balloonaticsnsw@bigpond.com

‘Ensuring you a personal and sincere service’

Email: reflectionstoshare@bigpond.com

BALLOONS / GIFTS

0408 667 916 0437 970 513

CMC DipCel JP

Reflections To Share, Celebrancy Services

11 Railway St EMU PLAINS 100m from Emu Plains Station

Licence 238922C

FREE QUOTES 0400 710 530

www.thevillagedrycleaners.com.au

ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN

*Regular house cleaning *Move Out/Move In clean *Oven Cleans *Spring Cleans *Office Cleaning Satisfaction Guarantee www.1james.com.au

CLEANING WINDOW & EXTERIOR CLEANING

Gold Medal Service for your home or business!

*Regular Window cleans *High Pressure Cleaning *All Exterior, Eaves, Gutters *Driveways, Pool Surrounds FOR A FREE QUOTE

Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or Free Call 1800 1 5263

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

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EXCAVATIONS

HANDYMAN HANDY MAN

building services pty ltd

Excavation & Tipper Hire

MINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER & 2 TONNE TIPPER • Trenching & Footings • Post & Pier Holes Concrete & Soil Removal • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Land Clearing • Rock Excavation • Drainage • Removal of Fill • Licensed and Insured • All General Excavation • Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer & Ripper - Conveyors

Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas

David La Rosa Mobile: 0418 286 147 Office: 4733 4466

Blue Hills

Building Maintenance & Handyman Services

Enquire about a Free Consultation

 Residential & Commercial  Fully Licensed & Insured Specialising in all types of household repairs, maintenance and improvements to Glenmore Park, Western Sydney and beyond.

From minor repair work to totally renovated kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.... no job is too small.

Call Heath Davies - 0409 717 454 License no. 228868c

Come and visit our showroom at

p: 4732 4566

HANDYMAN

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Licence No. 223594C

• Pre-sale Property Maintenance • Roofing • Repairs • Roof inspections • Guttering • Handyman • Pressure cleaning.... and any other jobs you can think of • Free Quotes

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

0448 844 314

Lic 29201C

HOT WATER

CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c

where the gift of giving is delicious

gorgeous and unique chocolate bouquets for every occasion (delivery to your door)

View our entire collection online 1300 664 661

e: info@lollylicious.com.au Sydney Wide Delivery available ( See website for details)

GUTTERING GUTTERING

Repairs / Replacement of all brands Pensioner discount/Guaranteed work

ALL AREAS 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service

0419 233 465 / 4774 9942

LAWN CARE LAWNMOWING & GARDENS

Andrew Johnston's Garden Services From Lawns to Tree Lopping

$10 off

0449 134 772 andrewjlawns@hotmail.com

HOT WATER WATER HOT

LAWN CARE Your Lawn Care Specialists

HOT WATER SPECIALIST Experts in Plumbing Specialising in Gas, Electric and Solar Hot Water Systems Lic No. 225 162C

Contact: Nicholas McLeod

0431 253 543

Installers of all guttering, downpipes, fascia cover and leaf guards.

And suppliers of Ace Gutters The Rainwater Product Specialists Servicing All Local Areas 20 Years Warranty FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE RING

9835 0595 HAIR & BEAUTY

We service/replace all makes and models of Hot Water Systems SAME DAY HOT WATER Free Quotes and Pensioner Discounts available

Save water with Coochie and enjoy a healthy green lawn Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser Weed Control eg. bindi, clover etc Beetle, grub and army worm control We treat all types of lawns. Talk to us about our lawn care program.

Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322 Freecall 1800 245 955 www.coochie.com.au

LAWN CARE

4735 4004

Ph: 0408 259 994 IRONING IRONING

Too busy to Iron?

Free pick up & drop off available in Emu Plains, Emu Heights & Leonay

0413 992 365

Gold Medal Service for all your lawn & garden needs!

• Lawns mowed & edges • Weeding, mulching & pruning • Fertilising, rubbish removal • Prompt, Professional, Friendly • Obligation free quotes

JT’s Mowing

HOGAN HOT WATER

EMU LEONAY GAZETTE GAS & • SOLAR • ELECTRIC YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST PROOF

CARE LAWN & GARDEN CARE

LAWN MOWING

HOT WATER

Karen’s the person to contact Mention this add for 10% OFF Any Service

Call Steve 0407 467 462

www.1james.com.au

All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved

your first job!

Fully Insured

www.countrysideplumbing.com.au countrysideplumbing@live.com.au

Lic No 52238C

Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

LANDSCAPING

Southern Cross

monark@optusnet.com.au

U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

Martin 0420 975 050

Licence 62100C

GIFTS GIFTS

95/97 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains

KITCHENS Quality Affordable Kitchens

• • • • •

and Maintenance

Lawn mowing Single story gutter cleaning Gardening Exterior Glass and Surface cleaning Yard Clean Ups

Call James: 0458 463 227 LAWN MOWING

Nepean Grasshopper Quality Lawn Mowing Services Fully Insured Reliability Assured Call Gordon for an obligation free quote Mob 0403 776 636 Home 4773 8955

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MATHS TUITION

PET GROOMING PET CARE CARE – - GROOMING

PLUMBING

Your Dog Clean, Flea-Free & Smelling Great...

OR IT’S FREE Hydrobath in warm Hydrobath in warm clean clean waterwater usingusing environmentally friendly friendly products, Brush, Brush, Nail clipenvironmentally products, Nail ping, Ear & Cleaning, Drying, Deodorise, clipping, EarEye & eye Cleaning, Drying, Deoderise, Doggy T reat, Phone Sue Doggy Treat,Aromatherapy Aromatherapy Phone Aaron

Maths Tuition Specialising in HSC Maths Call Peter on 4773 8320 or 0438 738 320

0404 369 369 369 0402309 885482 518 or or 1300 1300 369

MOBILE MECHANIC

PET CARE – GROOMING

PLUMBING PLUMBING

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

Mobile Mechanic Fully Qualified & Licenced Call Adrean for a free quote 0403 726 481

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith

MOBILE MECHANIC

PET CARE – GROOMING

4722 9492

Open Mon to Fri 9–6 and Sat 9 – 3

Licence Nº MVRL49786

ABN 28 810 399 437 ABN 28 810 399 437LIC: MVTC138985

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Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990

AutomotiveAutomotive Automotive

Special care with older dogs 4735 2558 0427 352 558 Unit3/14 Smith St, EmuPlains

• MOBILE MECHANICAL REPAIRS • • MOBILE MECHANICAL ROLL REPAIRS • ON LIC: MVRL49778 | ABN 28 810 399 437 ◊

Matt: 0434 217Matt: 614 0434 217 614

MOBILE MECHANIC & AUTO ELECTRICIAN

rollonautomotive@hotmail.com rollonautomotive@hotmail.com

0434 217 614

ABN 28 810 399 437

• Breakdown Service • Electrical Repairs • Log Book Servicing • Scan tool Diagnosis • Mechanical Repairs • Reversing Cameras • Pre-purchase Inspections • GPS Tracking Systems • Rego Inspections • Audio Installs rollonautomotive@hotmail.com www.rollonautomotive.com.au

LIC: MVTC138985

PET CARE - GROOMING

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter Lic: 224647C All aspects of plumbing maintenance and new installations.

Specialising in BATHROOM RENOVATIONS.

Does your plumbing flow right?

Call your local plumber Paul

on 0414 955 528 Email: flowrightplumbing@bigpond.com

PLUMBING

West Pet Care WE COME TO YOU

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

4774 0026 0417 262706

AutomotivePET CARE – MINDING

OVEN OVEN CLEANING CLEANING

• MOBILE MECHANICAL REPAIRS • Minder HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN? Dial A

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

Matt: 0434 217 614

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!

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

www.dialaminder.com.au

For friendly & reliable service contact Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

PAINTER

PLUMBING PLUMBING

PLUMBING

$60* rollonautomotive@hotmail.com Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

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

Ron Hallesy

Painters & Decorators Ring Ron for a Quote

4735 5477

Over 30 Years experience Lic.2411C

PAINTER

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

All painting work domestic & commercial Fully Licensed & Insured Free Quotes - No Obligation

Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C Mb: 0408 741 548

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Lic.No. 225162C

Nicholas McLeod * Hot water services * Blocked drains * Gas fitting LPG & Natural Gas * Pensioner discounts * Rainwater tanks * 24 hour service * Same day service

Mob. 0431 253 543 email: countrysideplumbing@live.com.au

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TILING

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

Silver Service Tiling

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

/07/12

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

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PLUMBER PLUMBING

PROMPT & RELIABLE “SATISFACTION IS OUR POLICY” 12 0432 696 8

11:10 PM

Family Business Est. 30 Years

MATT’S SKIP BINS 0432 696 812

2 cubic metre $140 3 cubic metre $200 4 cubic metre $280 696 812$400 6 cubic0432metre

2 cubic metre $150 3 cubic metre $220 4 cubic metre $300 6 cubic metre $440 CASH OR CARD WELCOME Conditions Apply. Valid till 15/04/13

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INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK

Reflex Plumbing Services M

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

www.completeroofing.com.au

48 Cox Ave

v v CHEAP CAR/TRUCK RENTALS KINGSWOOD

Tel:**CHEAP 4732CAR/TRUCK 4000 RENTALS

Email: kingswoodrental@tpg.com.au Cars – $38/day Utes – $66/day Pantech Trucks – $110 or $155/day Mobile: 0414950094

Tel: (02) 4732 400

Cars REPAIRS - $38/day Utes - $66/day WASHER

Pantech Trucks - $110 or $155/d

45 years

• DISHWASHERS • INSURANCE CLAIMS • PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

TILING

Amazing Tiling Services Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

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

Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634

KINGS OOD CAR TRUCK & UT RENTALS

Established

www.reflexplumbingservices.com.au

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

48 Cox Ave, KINGSWOOD

Family Business

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) cvella@reflexplumbingservices.com.au

Lic No 86216C

KINGSWOOD CAR, TRUCK & UTE RENTALS

Washers Dryers Dishwashers

C

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Accredited Pink Batt Specialist

TRUCK RENTALS

8 seater wagon - $88/day

Lic 251075C

ROOFING

a/h 4774 2511

& PRESENT VOUCHER UPON DELIVERY

TAROT READINGS

PLUMBING

Shane 0418 439 992

TO REDEEM, MUST CALL MATT DIRECT ON

LICENSED PLUMBERS, CASHSMASH OR CARD WELCOME REPAIRS DRAINERS GASFITTERS CONDITIONS APPLY. VALID TILL 27/8/11.

EMU PLAINS • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC TO REDEEM, MUST CALL MATT DIRECT ON REPAIRS PTY LTD INDUSTRIAL 0432 •696 812 & PRESENT VOUCHERSMASH UPON DELIVERY NO JOB TOO SMALL 15 SMITH STREET, EMU PLAINS PHONE: 4735 4811 FREE QUOTES

0415 249 677

All aspects of Tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work

Contact Daniel on: Mobile: 0430 793 669 Office: 8883 0094 Email: danyhcy@hanmail.net Lic No: 245 011C

0417 657 410

YOGA Nurture your mind, body and soul with Hatha yoga

We cater for all ages and levels of experience See current timetable online at

www.yogaembrace.com.au or call Tracey on 0419 292 420

First class is free!

TILING

E&M Tiling

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ years experience 4736 1629 or 0418 250 293 Licence No. R97930

Phone: 4733 0792

less than $1 per day

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Tracy’s Essential Looks

Relax, Be Pampered, Enjoy!

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

Contact Tracy on 4736 6881 1 Castle Road, Orchard Hills

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