Emu Echo December 2010

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Emu Plains Christmas Lights Competition

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Emu Plains Community Project It’s that time of year again! Dust off your Christmas lights and compete for the best dressed house in Emu Plains. This is the second year Emu Plains Neighbourhood Centre has run a local Christmas Lights Competition.

Let’s make it bigger and brighter than last year!

64 extra parking spaces are now in use with the opening of Stage One of the Emu Plains Commuter Car Park.

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Information is now available for the proposed $182 million project to construct a new train stabling facility near Emu Plains Station.

The Review of Environmental Factors has been on display at Penrith and Emu Plains Libraries and representatives from Railcorp and NovoRail have provided local information sessions at Nepean High School and the Lennox centre.

Blooming Marvellous Award Emu Plains husband and wife rose exhibitors, Doug and Glynis Hayne, won the Grand Champion Award at the Illawarra Regional Rose Show held in October.

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Lions Christmas trees These will be for sale again outside the Melrose Hall in Emu Plains on 11th December from 8.30am

Rotary Honours Community Groups

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Proposed Train Stabling Yard at Emu Plains

Lower Blue Mountains Rotary conducted a special awards ceremony on Tuesday night to recognize the outstanding community service of four local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of others.

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Community Groups Glenbrook/Brooklands Chamber of Commerce 4739 3447 Rotary Club Lower Blue Mountains 0419 725 302 Emu Plains Lions Club 4735 5120 Emu Plains Scouts 0422 477 247 Glenbrook Girl Guides 4739 6087 Emu Community Centre 4735 2323 Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 4739 1164 Sitters Club 4733 1179 Nepean Probus 4782 5593 Soroptimist International 4735 1412 Glenbrook Toastmasters 0408 692 770 Nepean VIEW Club 0410 553 272 Sports Clubs Junior AFL 0412 579 061 Cricket Club 0418 209 105 Hockey 0419 226 698 Junior Rugby Union 4736 3912 Junior Rugby League 0437 711 716 Rugby League 4736 3912 Emu Plains Little Athletics 0425 348 858 Glenbrook Little Athletics 0438 357 478 Netball 0419 357 165 Soccer 0416 117 858 Swimming (Nepean) 0416 311 453 Emu Heights Self Defence 0422 648 206 Penrith Panthers BMX 0407 497 606 Glenbrook Tennis Club 0413 910762 2

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Emu Plains Lunch Shop & Cafe New Name, New Management, New Look The Emu Plains takeaway, behind Emu Plains railway station, is under new management, has been fully renovated and has a new name - Emu Plains Lunch Shop & Cafe.

New owners Ali and Rose, who also operate the Rus-

present and new patrons to come in for great food and service in their new premises. Sample the freshly ground coffee, burgers, kebabs, salads, cakes or order a fruit platter.

Emu Plains Lunch Shop & Cafe offers catering for all occasions including sandwich platters, hot platters, fruit platters, salads and more. Orders over $20 can be delivered. Please phone or fax your order at least 20 minutes prior to delivery.

As an opening special Ali, Rose and the staff are offering a small coffee plus regular egg and bacon roll for just $5.50 and a hamburger combo lunch special with chips and a can of Coke for $6.90 both available during December. Mention this article or bring in the vouchers below.

The Honey Shed Home of Blue Mountains Honey sell Street Lunch Shop, have revamped the old takeaway into a modern inviting and clean environment in the industrial precinct of Emu Plains.

With the great success of Russell Street Lunch Shop they needed somewhere to handle the demands of their rapidly expanding business. Ali and Rose have 22 years experience and together with their staff share a passion to serve great food and coffee. They would like to thank all their customers for their ongoing support and invite past,

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Blooming Marvellous Award Emu Plains husband and wife rose exhibitors Doug and Glynis Hayne won the Grand Champion Award at the Illawarra Regional Rose Show held in October.

Some 15 years ago the local exhibitors planted four bushes of Joyfulness an orange hybrid tea rose and won their first prize with roses from these bushes in the bunch of three class. Using roses from the same bushes at the Illawarra Regional the highly respected rosarians won the ultimate award with a bud to full bloom unit.

Of the win Glynis Hayne said, “Since using the Neutrog fertilizer Sudden Impact our rose have been of a very high standard and it is only a matter of having the right roses at the right time to win awards.”

During November Doug gave a talk and handed out roses to the residents of the Edenglassie Retirement Village.

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Christmas Celebrations in the Parish

St Peter’s Anglican Church

Cnr Wascoe and Raymond Streets, Glenbrook Sunday 19th December Festival from 5.00pm followed by Carols in the church grounds from 7.30pm Christmas Eve 24 December 9.00pm Church service Christmas Day 25 December 8.00am and 9.30am Church service

St David’s Anglican Church 9 Taringha Street, Blaxland Christmas Eve 24 December 8.00pm Carols in the church grounds Christmas Day 25 December 9.30am Church service

Glenbrook Baptist Church 45 King Street, Glenbrook Thursday 9th December Women’s Ministry - Evening of Christmas Celebration ‘The Nativity’ movie, supper 7pm. All women from age 12 welcome. 0410 536 881 Christmas Eve 24 December 11pm service Christmas Day 25 December 9am service

Catholic Church Our Lady Of The Way, Emu Plains Christmas Eve 24 December Carols 11.30pm Midnight Mass 12.00 Christmas Day 25 December Mass 9.30am

St Finbar’s, Glenbrook Christmas Eve 24 December Carols 6.30pm Vigil Mass 7.00 Carols 11.30pm Midnight Mass 12.00 Christmas Day 25 December Mass 8.30am

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Commuter Car Park Commuters now have access to 64 extra parking spaces, with the opening of Stage One of the Emu Plains Commuter Car Park.

Minister for Western Sydney David Borger said “The Emu Plains Commuter Car Park is a $1.85 million project to benefit local commuters,” he said.

“It’s being built in stages to minimise the impact on commuters during the construction period. When fully completed later this year, the new ground level car park will provide approximately 260 spaces north of the station, adjoining Lee Street.”

Mr Borger said the works will include the installation of lighting and CCTV surveillance cameras, associated road works and the provision of new disabled car parking spaces in the existing car park near the station entry. “The new car park will substantially increase commuter car parking at the station, improving facilities for local commuters and making it more convenient to park and catch the train.

“I’d like to thank local commuters for their patience while the rest of the car park facilities are constructed.”

For more information on the new Emu Plains Commuter Car Park, visit www.tca.nsw.gov.au.

was recognized – much to the delight of an enthusiastic crowd of more than 60 Rotarians, partners and friends. All eight awardees were presented with certificates and there was a special plaque for each of the organizations.

Rotary President Del Jeal present-

Rotary Honours Community Groups

Lower Blue Mountains Rotary conducted a special awards ceremony on Tuesday night to recognize the outstanding community service of four local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of others.

It was the historic first time such awards have been presented by Lower Blue Mountains Rotary and the presentation ceremony included recognition of the volunteers behind each of the successful organizations. They included – • Special Olympics Blue Mountains Region: Chris Hall and Fran Elston.

• Sailability NSW – Penrith Lakes: John Smith, Pam Smith and Ian l to r: Cherry Yates (Eloura), Pam Smith (Sailability), AnCollins.

• Eloura – Blue Mountains Disabil- nette Hinchliffe (Riding for the Disabled), Phillip Rudder (RDA), Fran Elston (Special Olympics), Fran’s son Josh ity Services: Cherry Yates.

Elston (SO), Ian Collins (Sailability & RDA), Chris Hall • Riding for the Disabled Blue (Special Olympics) and John Smith (Sailability).

Mountains: Phillip Rudder and Aned each organization with a donation nette Hinchcliffe.

The awards night was organized by from the club, to assist with their ongothe Rotary club’s Vocational Service ing service.

“We are in awe of the effort you all Director Louise Hughes, supported by put into your volunteer roles and each Community Service Director, Sue Parand every one of you deserves our nell, and Past President Frank Behl. recognition and applause. You make Significant citations were read the world a better place,” she said. as each person and organization

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said Del Jeal, President, as local sponsors and local players enjoyed the event, “In fact it is what life is about – everyone working together in the community to the satisfaction and benefit of all” Our Sponsors were: • Cartridge World Penrith • RAMS Home Loans Penrith • Drummond Golf Penrith • Rose Atkins Rimmer Infrastructure • Lloyds Property Valuations Blaxland • Commonwealth Bank of Australia Penrith Area Office • Rotary Down Under • Yamaha Australia • Nepean Blue • Emu Sports Club.

Rotary Supports Local Charities.

Lower Blue Golf Day raises $10,000 to aid the Luke Priddis Foundation for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. A great day, managed by Trevor Lloyd of Lloyds Property Valuations, Blaxland, Rotarian, enabled Lower Blue to give a cheque to the Luke Priddis Foundation for $5,000 and to the Lapstone Preschool

It’s all about feeling good New Dimensions Leonay is a gym that has gone through some huge changes.

The club has had a massive face lift over the past couple of months and the changes will exceed any expectation you ever had for a health club of this nature right at the foot of the mountains. It’s all about feeling good.

The club at Leonay has always possessed a community atmosphere and the good news is that this has not changed, and you’ll still be treated like

(who run an early intervention program for children with such disabilities) a cheque for $1000. About $4,000 was raised by silent auctions held on the day, for the Luke Priddis Foundation.

Young people from the Nepean High School Government Volunteer program assisted on the day. This event is what Rotary is about”

a friend, not a number.

They have upgraded the old facilities of Physique Health Club / Leonay Squash & Fitness Centre such as our new extended kid’s only zone, new bathroom amenities, extended weights floor along with stacks of extra equipment and they’ve even added some new elements such as a ladies only zone and a relaxing mind and body studio as well as Yoga, Pilates and Zumba to their timetable and included as part of your membership!

New Dimensions at Leonay offers extended trading hours with 5am open and 10pm close Monday to Friday along with weekend hours. They also allow members access to train at other New Dimensions clubs with opening hours of 24 hours a day Monday to Friday. All members are offered a complimentary Kick Start program to help you get started at the club. This involves a health assessment, program and on-going program reviews along with a free Personal Training Session. With regular member challenges to help keep you motivated there is no better time then now to get started at New Dimensions Health Club. See the advert on page 20.

For more information please call 4735 3399 or visit our website www. newdimensions.com.au

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Womens’ Social Group Meet new people Chat & Chill Interesting Speakers Outings Movie days Wed: 10am-12noon 2nd & 3rd week of month Contact Sharon: 4735 2323

Emu Plains Christmas Lights Competition

Merry Christmas & a Safe, Happy New Year From Sharon

Dust off your Christmas decorations & compete for the best‐dressed house in Emu Plains.

Get Involved!

Do you have a skill that you would like to share with the community?

Last year’s Christmas Lights Competition was such a great success that we are planning to do it again.

Can we help you with You can get involved by: something?

Donating a gift to be given to the winner of a category Drop in for a chat or ring Becoming a member of our Judging Panel Nominating your favourite house lights display Sharon: 4735 2323.

Nomination forms will be available at the Emu Plains Tai Chi Neighbourhood Centre, Emu Plains Library or via email.

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May I have two minutes of your time?

The Emu Sports Club is reviewing everything we do make sure we’re keeping up with those changes so that we meet the needs of the people who use the club.

Emu Sports Club has a long and proud tradition as a centre for social activity and as a golf club. Well now we want to make the club even better with your help.

The Survey As a member of our local community, but currently not a member of our Club, we’d appreciate two minutes of your time to answer the enclosed questionnaire.

We want to know what you know about the club, its attractions and its activities. This is your opportunity to tell us what you look for in a local club.

The survey is an important step in gathering the information we need to build a better club.

2 Dinners For Two As an appreciation for completing the survey and returning it, either post to PO Box 251, Penrith 2751, or dropping it off at the club, we’d like to offer you something special.

Everyone who is not currently a member of Emu Sports Club and returns the survey will go into the draw for two dinners for two at the Emu Sports Bistro, with the reservations valued up to $50 each.

Emu Sports Club is serious about developing and meeting the needs of the local community and the people who use the club. But we need your help.

Please return this no later than 31st December 2010. Thanks for your time and we appreciate your assistance.

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PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED ANSWER Do you visit registered clubs? (a) Yes (b) No

10. Is there any area of the Emu Sports Club you would like to see improved? (a) Yes (b )No

2. If “ yes”, what sort of clubs? (a) Leagues (b) RSL (c) Bowls (d) Golf (e) Pacing. Racing (f) Other (name)_____________________ 3. How often have you visited clubs in the past year? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 (e) 4 (d) 5 (e) 6 or more 4. Have you ever visited Emu Sports Club? (a) Yes (b) No 5. If “yes”, how recently? (a) Week (b) Month (c) Year (d) Longer

11. If yes, which areas? (a) Bistro (b) Bars (c) Golf course (d) Poker machines (e) Meeting rooms (f) Function area (g) Other 12. If you wanted to know what is on at the Emu Sports Club where would you obtain the information? (a) Local Newspapers (b) Word of Mouth (c) Club Member (d) Club Web Site (e) Telephone the Club (f) Yellow Pages (g) Not Interested (h) Other 13. Gender (a) Male (b) Female

6. How often have you visited Emu Sports Club in the past year? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 (e) 5 (f) 6 or more times 7. What was the main reason for visiting the club? (a) Bistro (b) Bars (c) Golf (d) Poker machines (e) Meetings (f) Functions (g) Other 8. How would you rate the service at Emu Sports Club? (a) Excellent (b) Good (c) Satisfactory (d) Fair (e) Poor

9. How does the Emu Sports Club compare with other local clubs? (a) Comparable (b) Better (c) Not as good

14. Age (a) 18-25 (b) 26-35 (c) 36-45 (d) 46-55 (e) 56+

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15. What suburb do you live in? (a) Leonay (b) Emu Plains (c) Lapstone (d) Emu Heights (e) Other 16. There has been some suggestion that Emu Sports Club should change its name to attract a wider range of clients. Do you agree? (a) Yes (b) No 17. If yes which of the following names do you like? (single choice) (a) Club Leonay (b) Leonay Sports Club (c) Leonay Recreation Club (d) Emu Sports Club (e) Other (name)______________________________ To be in the draw for the prizes you must not be a member of the Club and must provide your first name and phone number First Name__________________________________________ Phone number_______________________________________

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Proposed Emu Plains Train Stabling Yard In January 2010, the NSW Government announced the start of detailed environmental studies as part of a proposed $182 million project to construct a new train stabling facility near Emu Plains Station.

RailCorp has been seeking written submissions on the Review of Environmental Factors for the proposed Emu Plains Stabling Yard Project from Wednesday 10 November to Saturday 4 December 2010.

The new stabling yard, if constructed, would: • replace the current Penrith stabling yard, which is at capacity • improve service frequencies for Emu Plains customers • allow additional peak services on the Western Line • support the move to an all eight-car train fleet • support the new generation Waratah trains, providing capacity for future service growth • include a new platform at Emu Plains Station and modernised signalling between Emu Plains and Penrith to enhance train safety and reliability.

The site being considered for the proposed stabling yard is a 1,200-metre strip of land on the northern side of the railway line to the west of Emu Plains Station. Most of this land is within the existing railway corridor.

Up to 22 eight-car trains could be stabled at the proposed Emu Plains site. Trains would depart from the facility in the lead-up to the morning and evening peaks, and return at the conclusion of timetabled services. The stabling yard would operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week and would

consist of: •rail infrastructure (tracks, overhead wiring and support structures) •train operations •amenities for train crews •security structures (fences, gates, and CCTV) •communications and emergency equipment •staff car parking.

Environmental studies have been undertaken on noise and vibration, hydrology, lighting and visual impact, indigenous and non-indigenous heritage, geotechnical, hazardous materials assessment (land contamination), flora and fauna, traffic and transport, ecologically-sustainable development, socio-economic impact More details are available at www.railcorp.info/ community/emuplains

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Develop Greater Self Confidence Learning to speak in public is about overcoming a fear which almost everybody shares. You will find that as you develop confidence in public speaking, you’ll have greater confidence in all other areas of your personal and professional life.

Glenbrook toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month at 7:15 for a 7:30 start in the Glenbrook Guides Hall, corner of Moore Street and Hare Street Glenbrook. The next meeting is Wednesday December 8 and then Wednesday January 12.

Whether you are a professional, factory worker, student, stay at home or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of getting great communication and leadership skills.

Contact Peter Nash 0408 692 770 or glenbrook.toastmasters@ gmail.com. You don’t need to make an appointment, just drop in and see how we operate.

AIR CONDITIONING

Bill McLean

Air Conditioning & Electrical

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Safety switches • Smoke detectors

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• Investors • Landlords • Small Business • Family Companies & Trusts • Self-Managed Super Funds

Gary Campbell CPA

Certified Practicing Accountant & Registered Tax Agent

Taxation advice & return preparation Monthly accounting & bookkeeping services Computerised accounting: setup & support

Daytime & Saturday Appointments BLAXLAND

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4735 3976 0409 125 697 RACL021206

AIR-CONDITIONING

For all your air conditioning & gas central heating needs Phone 4735 3300 4/84 Old Bathurst Rd, Emu Heights

4739 3653

Lic No. 148730C

Email: campbelg@hotkey.net.au

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Sainsbury Air Solutions Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

• Sales, Service & Installation of Ducted & Split Systems • 6 days (Mon-Sat) • All Areas

Call David on 0424 945 859

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AIR-CON & ELECTRICAL

• Sales & Service • Maintenance/Repair • Installation • Ducted A/C • Split systems • Intercoms • Security systems • Phone lines & Network systems • Home automation • Home entertainment system • Free Quotes

BALLOON ARTISTRY

DDSI

Master Li cence 409587823

• Renovations • Pergolas • Decks • Floating floors • Built in wardrobes • Hang doors • Skirting • Architraves • Gyprocking/Plastering • General household maintenance & much more!

FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentry@hotmail.com

Balloon Artistry for Any Occasion

Helen: 0408 667 916 Dianne: 0437 970 513

Licence No: 195360C

BEAUTY

CARPET CLEANING

All Your Hair & Beauty Needs

ARGYLL

ALARMS

Free quotes & friendly service Ask about our current promotions Mention this ad & receive a further 5% off!

Mathew Pearson Carpentry

Helium Balloons Balloon Topiaries Free Delivery to Local Area

Ph: 9790 3555

Service & installation of alarms, intercoms, video coms & security cameras

CARPENTRY

Makeup - Acrylic Nails - Waxing - Botox - Facials Spray Tanning – Tuscan Tan & Naked Tan School Formal Packages

www.ddsi.com.au

4735 8111

Mob: 0404 014 263 Tel: 4737 9962

89 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains

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

BEAUTY - MAKEUP

ANTENNA Installation of digital antennae, set top boxes, additional points, equipment tuning, telephone/ data points, broadband & home theatre set-up Free quotes & friendly service

Mob: 0404 014 263 Tel: 4737 9962 www.ddsi.com.au Austel Licence No: S26743 ANTENNA

FREE QUOTES 0410 513 630 Talk to our friendly technicians today

AWNINGS & CARPORTS

AMAZING AWNINGS & DECKS • Carports & Patios • Designer Decks • Flat, dome & gable roofs • Free measure & quotes • Qualified licensed tradesmen Call Mark on 0404 163 158

Drier, Healthier Drier, Cleaner, Cleaner, Healthier

FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

Carpet, leather & upholsterycleaner cleaning carpet & upholstery

Weddings & Special Events

PhoneTiffany TiffanyororMark Mark Phone on

Call Rychelle 0422 201 701 rychelleford@hotmail.com

4731 5818 0419 or 203 907 4731or5818

BOOKKEEPING

CELEBRANT

Digital Antenna Guys Antenna Supplied and Fitted Digital Set Top Boxes, Insurance Work, TV Data & Phone Outlets, Home Theatre Installations, Receive Wollongong Channels.

ChemDry Vogue

Makeup Artist

0419 203 907 Pamela Noal

Weddings Namings Celebration of Life: Funerals

help@savemybooks.com.au • Accounts Payable data entry & management • Accounts Receivable data entry & management • Payroll & Superannuation • Bank, Credit Card, and Loan Reconciliations • Inventory Control • Preparation of BAS, IAS, • Administrational Assistance • Software Setup Training and Assistance • Fixed Asset Register management • P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reports

Lic No. 169819C

CMC DipCel JP

Reflections To Share, Celebrancy Services

Stacey Fulton 0412 736 401

0447 778 870

‘Ensuring you a personal and sincere service’

Email: reflectionstoshare@bigpond.com

CHILDCARE Emu Plains Cluster

Long Day Care, Before And After School Care Vacation Care Meeting your child care needs from 6 weeks to 12 years of age

Phone 4735 4233 Happy Kids Care and Learning Penrith City Children’s services co-operative ltd

BUILDER/REPAIRS

AUTO MECHANIC

CLEANING Clean Up With ENJO Clean Up Save money

30 Yea rs Experience Lic No R76576 & 150377C

9673 0577

Home & Building Services from Roof top to Underground

Cnr Dunheved Rd & Henry Lawson Ave (Caltex Starmart Site)

AUTO MECHANIC

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

RAY’S MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE Local, Friendly & Reliable Mechanic

0418 869 078

• EFI Service & Repairs Lic No. 47337 • Brake Repairs & Machining • Log Book Servicing ALL WORK GUARANTEED 12

Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale

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CLEANING

Domestic Cleaning

HANDY MAN

ELECTRICIAN

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Competitive rates, Free quotes Quality guaranteed

Call Scott 0415 873 103 EXCAVATIONS

Reliable Cleaning Service

Excavation & Tipper Hire

Short & Long Term, Move/Move out Spring Clean, Regular housekeeping.

Professional & Reliable Excellent references

MINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER & 2 TONNE TIPPER

CLEANING

• 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

INTERIOR HOUSE CARE Gold Medal Service for all your cleaning needs!

• Regular house cleaning • Move out and move in cleans • Spring cleans and oven cleans • Office cleaning For an obligation free quote Call James’ on 1800 1 52637 www.1james.com.au

CLEANING Terri-Anne’S Cleaning Services Let me clean for you Fully insured Security conscious Domestic or Commercial

4737 9232 or 0410 278 228

COMPUTER SERVICES

Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas

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

Licence 62100C

High Quality Work at Fair Prices Dom estic, Commercial, Industrial For free estimates call Jason Lic. 174994c

PH: 0411 810 061 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

• Bricklaying • Paving • Tiling • Cleaning • Painting • Carpentry

When quality counts

For friendly reliable service contact us on

Lic No. 221280C

0409 393 243 or 4735 1175

968WWT6484

Southern CroSS

• Pre Sale Property Maintenance • Roofing • Repairs • Guttering • Roof Inspections • Handy Man Services • Pressure Cleaning...

And any other job you can think of •Free Quotes Martin 0420 975 050

monark@optusnet.com.au

LIC 29201C

HOT WATER

HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot W ate r Systems Re place d All Hot Wate r Proble ms Solve d

GAS · SOL AR ·ELECTRIC

Ph: 0408 259 994

FUNERALS

HOT WATER

Reflections Funerals

CHEAPER HOTWATER

At Reflections we offer care, support and understanding to provide a compassionate Celebration of Life.

Reflections is a local, family owned company offering your family the best service and value, 24 hours everyday.

Reflections

• 4732 4440 • All Suburbs

HANDY MAN

All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs

JRF Electrical

Frank & Olly’s

YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

ELECTRICIAN

30 years experience Fully insured & Free quotes

HANDY MAN

building services pty ltd

Phone 0403 892 949

BRICKLAYING, Handyman, BUILDING, RENO & REPAIRS

BUILDING Concrete Footings, Bag Rendering, Block Work, Window Repairs, Saw Cutting, Stone Walls, Decorative Stone Laying, All Brickwork BUILDING REPAIRS Tiles, Plastering, Carpentry, Doors & Locks, Painting, Fly Screens, Leaky Taps GENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Garden Care, Property Maintenance

0422 765 397

‘Service with a smile’ All work guaranteed www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c

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 INSURANCE

If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or accident, which would you rather lose

YOUR HOME or YOUR MORTGAGE?

LIFE INSURANCE INCOME PROTECTION TRAUMA INSURANCE Glenn Maher 4721 5582 or 0419 975 543 Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397

IRONING

Too busy to Iron?

Karen’s the person to contact Free pick up & drop off in Emu Plains & Leonay

0413 992 365

Lic No: R84571

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KITCHENS Quality Affordable Kitchens Enquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom at

p: 4732 4566

U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

PLUMBING

ADVERTISE HERE

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

Advertise your business here for just: • $25 (single) per month • $50 (double) per month also online at

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au Phone: 4773 8974 Email: editor@districtgazette.com.au

LAWNMOWING

Gordons Mowing & Slashing 0421 757 944 Free Quote - Same Day Response Fully Insured

• Lawn Mowing • Hedging • Annual Maintenance Service • Weeding • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs & Much More

PAINTER

Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators Ring Ron For A Quote

4735 5477

Lic. 2411C

Over 30 Years Experience

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

Gardening and concrete cleaning

PET CARE - GROOMING

Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990

Special care with older dogs 4735 2558 0427 352 558

Phone Gerard

Unit 3/14 Smith Street, Emu Plains

0417 293 770 or 4733 6164

PET CARE - GROOMING

MUSIC TUITION

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 PLUMBER

STRESS FREE PLUMBING Lic No 181864C

No call out fee Quote up front

LPG, natural gas Hot water systems

Tel: 4729 3441 Mob: 0432 823 021 Email: plumbingstressfree@yahoo.com PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE

PLUMBING

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

Lic.No. 225162C

4722 9492.

Nicholas McLeod

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

OVEN CLEANING

PET CARE - MINDING

HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

Dial A Minder

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved NO FUMES • NO HARSH CHEMICALS • NO FUSS

$60* Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)

Pet & Home Care

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

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

Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

www.dialaminder.com.au

PAINT

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Professional Colour M atching Available BES T PAINT BES T ADVIC E

6777

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

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

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

PAINTER

All painting work domestic & commercial FullyCommercial Licensed & Insured Domestic, & Industrial Free Quotes - No Obligation

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

POOL SERVICES

Western Western Sydney Sydney Pool Services Pool Services

House Paints Automotive Paints

108 Russell St, Emu Plains 4735

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

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133 Russell St, Emu Plains on Specials Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators NEW RANGE of & Pool Cleaners

Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more.

Open 7 days SPRING INTO SUMMER • Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm SPECIALS!!!

• Sat: 9am - 2pm • Sun: 9am -1pm SAVE ON WATER!

1Come 32 Russell St, Emu Plains in and see the new

4735 5322

water saving products 4773 9005 (after hours)

Business hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm December 2010 Sat 9am-2pm

4735 5322

POOL SERVICES

ADVERTISE HERE

TILT TRAY

NEED HELP WITH YOUR POOL?

Advertise your business here for just: • $25 (single) per month • $50 (double) per month

PRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE Local and Country Work 13.5 Tonne Capacity

Lic No 105354C

NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93

also online at

● We supply all your pool needs ●We recover green pools ●Install & repair solar heating ● Supply and maintain pumps, filters, cleaners ● Clean pools on regular or casual basis

Phone: 4773 8974 Email: editor@districtgazette.com.au

• Earthmoving Equipment • Containers • Site Sheds • Caravans

POOLS & SPAS

SCRAP METAL

VET

Four Seasons Pool Heating

www.emuleonaygazette.com.au

Highlander Scrap Metal & Recycling

SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling

1300 650 806

We will collect any • Fridges • Cookers • Washers • Metal items All removed Free from your home or business Regular collections can be arranged Please phone Trevor 0468 575 934 Email smurthwai8@aol.com

Factory/Showroom

Unit 2/17 Pullman Place, Emu Plains * New Systems * Insurance Work

* Service & Repairs * Free Quotes

POOLS & SPAS Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909

SCRAP METAL

JJ’s SCRAP

SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST

We pick up & remove all types of metal at your convenience: • All Scrap Metal • Cars/Car Parts/Batteries • All Whitegoods • All Electrical Appliances • Swing Sets/Bikes etc.

Free Pick-up Anywhere Any Time

• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners New Roofs, Re-roof, Roof Restoration, Repairs, ROOFING Re-ridging, Extensions,

Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211

Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protilt@msn.com

“We treat your pets like our own” • Full service Hospital • Puppy training classes • Cat boarding facilities • House calls available • Catering for all companion animals • Special interest in birds

1 Station Street

EMU PLAINS 4735 3268

Email denton53@optusnet.com.au

www.railwayrowvets.com.au

SMASH REPAIRS

VIDEOS TO DVD

Accredited Pink Batt Specialist

PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES

License N: 86216C

15 SMITH S TREE T, EMU PLA INS PHONE: 4735 4811

Lic No 86216C Supply a nd

fit fascia &

INS URANCE AND PRIVA TE WORK

guttering • New roofs (New & Old) Phone Greg • Roof repairs & restoration 0418 446 590, 4773 8634 • Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation

Lower Mountains ~ Penrith Since 1995 Lower Mountains Penrith Since 1995

Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634

Coaching levels) -Endorsed small groups Tennis (all Australia Certified Club Professional Qualifications Adult social tennisCoaching & competitions Racquet restringing & demo service

www.completeroofing.com.au

4739 1368 or 0419 625 561

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TILING Equipment Supplied

License No. 63551C

Simply the best BI NS

Simply the best BINS

2m³- 6m³

7 days pick up and delivery

Free call

1 800 50 2468 SCAFFOLDING “For all Your Scaffold Needs”

1800 704 611 Locally owned Supporting Our Community The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)

VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies

Ph: 4753 7761 www.blackdogmemories.com.au

TENNIS COACHING

WASHER REPAIRS

Washers, Dryers & Dishwashers Family Business Est 40 Years

Beginner to Elite Programs

E&M Tiling

Small Groups ~ Limited Vacancies

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+Adult years experience Social Tennis 4732 4298 or Hotshot Tiebreak Competitions 0418 250 293 Racquet Restringing & Demo Service Licence No. R97930

4773 8242 • • •

DISHWASHERS INSURANCE CLAIMS PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

0417 657 410

TILING

YOGA Nurture your mind, body and soul with Hatha yoga

Penrith Blaxland Emu Plains Mt Riverview

Silver Service Tiling  4739 1368  0419 625 561 All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511

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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!

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Community Noticeboard Special events Thursday 9 December

Emu Plains Community Baptist Church debate documentary ‘Collision’ ’Is Christianity Good for the World?’ Emu Plains Community Centre (Lawson Street, Emu Plains) 7:30pm-9:30pm. After the screening (which goes for about an hour and a half) we will have an interactive question and answer time between the audience and a panel. For the panel we hope to get both an Atheist and Christian representative, though this has not yet been confirmed.

The event is open to anyone and everyone.

Contact matt.hellyer@gmail.com or 0437 305 922.

Saturday 11 December.

Bushcare Christmas Party. All Bushcareres and their families, to thankyou for your contributions throughout the year. Clissold Reserve Emu Heights.

RSVP Janet Rannard 4732 8088 by December 8. BYO Drinks, Chair and Picnic Blanket.

Monthly events

Sunday November 19 Sunday Groove in Glenbrook Park.

Bring the family along, plus a blanket and enjoy music in the park.

Blue Mountains Ukelele group, Alan Rumsey folk singer, Shelley Cusiter - singer,songwriter and guitarist from N Queensland on tour promoting her album “More to Life”

Monday December 20 Nepean Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith at 7pm cost is $25 Bookings.

This will be our Christmas Dinner for members and guests. Our Kris Kringle is bring a gift and receive a gift to the value of $10. Veronica on 0410 553 272 before December 13th.

Tuesdays Playgroup 10am-12pm - The Mighty Mights. Meet other local mums and preschoolers at Emu Heights Community Centre. Contact Vanessa 0414 581 513

Wednesdays Playgroup 9.30am-11.30am - Nepean Giggles. Meet other local mums and preschoolers at Emu Heights Community Centre. Contact Laura 4735 7519 Bridge Club 6.30pm for 7pm start St Finbar’s Church hall 4735 6048

Fridays Carpet bowls 1-4pm at St Finbar’s Church hall

Two Weekly events Wednesday December 8 and Wednesday January 12

Tuesday December 14

(Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month) Glenbrook Toastmasters meet at the Glenbrook Guide Hall corner of Moore Street and Hare Street Glenbrook 7.30pm 0408 692 770

(Third Tuesday of the month) St Andrews Uniting Church Friendship club

Wednesday December 1 and 15

Friday December 17

Emu Plains Lions Club meet at Leonay Sports Club at 7.30pm. 02 4736 4408

(Third Friday of the month) Blaxland Glenbrook Probus club 10 - 12noon Glenbrook Uniting Church

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