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Win for Emu travel office
Emu Plains Harvey World Travel office has just won the NSW ACT Metro Agency of the year award. The annual Harvey World Travel conference in Hong Kong saw over 200 offices from all over Australia, all hoping to win the prestigious award which is based on 25 different critera. Joint owner managers, Kim Owen and Gay Julian, were so excited to win. Kim says “we want to thank all our clients for helping us to achieve the award and look forward to helping
Glenbrook Youth Representative Emily Hill from Glenbrook has been selected as Penrith’s youth representative for this year’s YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. Emily, aged 18, is one of the 110 young people given the chance to voice their opinions on issues that are important to them and their local community. There are 10 committees representing the most important issues facing the State and Emily will be investigating health and medical research. Congratulations Emily.
Transport Display at Australian Arms Inn
The Nepean District Historical Society has taken possession of the
Local Australia Day Awards
Penrith City Council honoured five community members with Australia Day awards. Jill Huber has been a local of Emu Plains for more than 35 years. Jill is blind, yet despite the daily struggles she faces, her determination to make a lasting contribution to her area has made Penrith City a better place for people with a disability and the wider community. James Tiberi, of Emu Heights received his community award for promoting Italian services and culture for older people. Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM said the Australia Day Award recipients were shining examples of the dedicated, multitalented individuals in our community. See page 3
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first three of sixteen horse drawn vehicles for a new permanent transport display at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum. The three wagons are a stagecoach, milk cart and a Swains cart. They have come from the Old Sydney Town site and the next three will be picked up at the end of March. All sixteen will be on display by the William Cox Open Day in July.
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Jill Huber has been a committee member of the Penrith Disability Resource Centre, the Nepean Volunteer Centre and the Nepean Food Services Inc. She was involved in the establishment and coordination of the Penrith Low Vision Group 10 years ago and has played a major role as part of the Penrith City Council Disability Access group. Her experience of visual impairment helped inform Council’s first Disability Action Plan, which has led to numerous developments to better cater for the needs of people with a vision impairment. James Tiberi has tutored students in the Italian language and computers at the University of the Third Age in Penrith. He was also instrumental in establishing the “Scampagnata” (Italian picnic) at Weir Reserve last year and also broadcasts “The Italian Hour” on WOW FM community radio.
Local student achievements Well done to Natalie Wildig from Emu Plains for her HSC achievement of an ATAR of 91.65 and to Luke Johnson from Glenbrook with 90.7. Natalie and Luke are both students at Penrith Anglican College. Natalie has had her HSC Textiles and Design major project selected for the touring exhibition Texstyles. Her work was an exquisite hand dyed, hand painted and embroidered dress inspired by the Lord of the Rings movie. Rebekah Harris, former Blaxland High School Captain has her work displayed in the Art Gallery of NSW as part of the ArtExpress exhibition, which features work from HSC students. Her painting was inspired by a family trip to Europe, and is an impressionistic painting, showing the more casual atmosphere of Paris.
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“Happiness By Helping” in Action Children at Emu Heights Public School were recently challenged to put their school motto “Happiness by Helping” into action by doing jobs at home to raise money for the victims of Queensland’s devastating floods. Gardens were weeded, bathrooms cleaned, dishes washed, groceries packed away, younger brothers and sisters looked after and countless other jobs completed as the children relished the opportunity to help. An interesting trend was the number of children who earned their money giving their parents foot and neck massages! Together with funds from a school mufti day the children raised a total of $1526.50 Equally successful projects in recent years to support earthquake ravaged Haiti and communities affected by the Victorian Bushfires, help children understand their school motto is something they can truly live out.
River Road Leonay Habitat Rehabilitation A group of young Australians have begun an exciting six-month work experience and accredited training program with National Green Jobs Corps. Over the next six months the NGJC team will gain skills in bush regeneration and the opportunity to work on various sites throughout the Penrith City Council LGA. including River Road, Leonay to support Council’s Plan of Management for the area. Work experience includes weed removal, native species planting, nursery work, and track con-
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New Emu Plains Commuter Car Park The new Emu Plains Commuter Car Park is now complete and is a ground-level car park on the northern side of the station, adjoining Lee Street. Approximately 260 extra spaces are now available to Emu Plains commuters, including disabled car parking spaces. The project included a new ground-level car park with approximately 260 spaces north of the station, disabled car parking spaces in the existing car park opposite the station entry, installation of lighting
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Reflections
Natural Therapies for:
Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Fears/Phobias, Pain and Trauma. Many other conditions and problems treated, simply, safely and effectively. New Dimensions Health Club, 32 Leonay Parade Call Michelle for appointments
0419 638 561
Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services
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
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER
HANDY MAN
EXCAVATIONS
building services pty ltd
HEALTH
0413 992 365 KITCHENS
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Call now to book a Training Session
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Call Blake
U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith
Ph 0422 082 250
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)
www.theecho.net.au
Come and visit our showroom at
p: 4732 4566
f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com
Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat
March 2011
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING
PAINTER
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Licence No. 223594C
Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation, Paving & Garden Maintenance Call Ben
0448 844 314
Southern Sun Painting & Decorating
All painting work domestic & commercial FullyCommercial Licensed & Insured Domestic, & Industrial Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic. No. 191875C Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C Mb: 0408 741 548 Mb: 0408 741 548
LAWN CARE
PAINTER
Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services
Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators
Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation & Greening Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control Grass & Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring & Treatment Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemin@coochie.com.au • www.coochie.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
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477
Over 30 Years Experience
PET CARE - GROOMING
Nepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs 4735 2558 0427 352 558 Unit 3/14 Smith Street, Emu Plains
PET CARE - GROOMING
LEGAL SERVICES
K.W.Fegebank & Associates Family Law, Conveyancing, Wills, Probate. mob: 0438 000 123
Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,
4722 9492.
37 Ross Street, Glenbrook Email: legal@fegebank.com
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.
MUSIC TUITION
PET CARE - MINDING
Dial A Minder Pet & Home Care
Personally tailored pet care & home care solutions to suit you & your pet’s every need. - No more kennels or catteries! - Act NOW! -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
OVEN CLEANING
*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge. Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
PAINT
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House Paints Automotive Paints
Professional Colour M atching Available BES T PAINT BES T ADVIC E 108 Russell St, Emu Plains 4735
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)
6777
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
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
PLUMBING
POOL SERVICES
Western Western Sydney Sydney Pool Services Pool Services
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
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
0405 184 516
www.dialaminder.com.au HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?
$60*
- 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
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique
solicitors & attorneYs
Tel: 4739 5322
Lic. 2411C
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing & Drainage
133 Russell St, Emu Plains
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes
For friendly & reliable service contact Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573 www.theecho.net.au
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: 2011 Mon-Fri March 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
4735 532210
POOL SERVICES Lic No 105354C
NEED HELP WITH YOUR POOL?
VET
Highlander Scrap Metal & Recycling
“We treat your pets like our own”
Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
NEPEAN POOL CARE
4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93 ● 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
• Fridges • Cookers • Washers • Metal items inc TVs, computers, cables and car batteries 25% of profit donated to Premier’s Flood Relief fund
All removed Free from your home or business Please phone Trevor 0468 575 934 Email smurthwai8@aol.com
SCRAP METAL
POOLS & SPAS
Four Seasons Pool Heating SPECIALISING IN SOLAR
1300 650 806 Factory/Showroom
Unit 2/17 Pullman Place, Emu Plains * New Systems * Insurance Work
SCRAP METAL
* Service & Repairs * Free Quotes
POOLS & SPAS
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
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
Accredited Pink Batt Specialist
1 Station Street
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211
EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
SMASH REPAIRS
VIDEOS TO DVD
Email denton53@optusnet.com.au
15 SMITH S TREE T, EMU PLA INS PHONE: 4735 4811
• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections New Roofs, Re-roof, • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners Roof Restoration, Repairs, ROOFING Re-ridging, Extensions,
• Full service Hospital • Puppy training classes • Cat boarding facilities • House calls available • Catering for all companion animals • Special interest in birds
INS URANCE AND PRIVA TE WORK
www.railwayrowvets.com.au
PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph: 4753 7761 www.blackdogmemories.com.au
WASHER REPAIRS
TENNIS COACHING
License N: 86216C
Lower PenrithSince Since1995 1995 Lower Mountains Mountains ~~ Penrith
Lic No 86216C Supply a nd fit fascia & (New & Old) guttering • New roofs
• Roof repairs & restoration 0418 446 590, 4773 8634 • Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation Phone Greg
License No. 63551C
Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634 www.completeroofing.com.au
Beginner to Elite Programs
TILING Equipment Supplied
E&M Tiling
Small Groups ~ Limited Vacancies
All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ Adult years experience Social Tennis 4732 4298 or Hotshot Tiebreak Competitions 250 293 Racquet0418 Restringing & Demo Service Licence No. R97930
All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work
7 days pick up and delivery
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511
SCAFFOLDING “For all Your Scaffold Needs”
1800 704 611
DISHWASHERS INSURANCE CLAIMS PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
0417 657 410 YOGA
Yoga
classes
For adults, seniors, teens and kids
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791 www.blaxlandyoga.blogspot.com ** Mention this ad for a free class **
TILT TRAY PRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE Local and Country Work 13.5 Tonne Capacity • Earthmoving Equipment • Containers • Site Sheds • Caravans
Locally owned Supporting Our Community
4773 8242 • • •
Silver Service 4739 1368 0419Tiling 625 561
Simply the best BINS
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)
Family Business Est 40 Years
4739 1368 or 0419 625 561
Penrith BlaxlandTILING Emu Plains Mt Riverview
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Simply the best BI NS
2m³- 6m³
Washers, Dryers & Dishwashers
Tennis(all Australia Coaching levels) -Endorsed small groups Certified Professional Qualifications AdultClub social tennisCoaching & competitions Racquet restringing & demo service
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protilt@msn.com www.theecho.net.au
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!
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Community Noticeboard Special events March 13
Nepean Family History Society. Family History Fair 10 am - 4 pm. See page 2.
March 13th
BMX Come and Try Day - St Marys BMX Track Creek Rd (Behind Blair Oval) Contact 0434 267 785 or 0407 497 606. http://panthers.bmxnsw. com.au
Sunday March 20
Sunshine Day cancer event at Emu Plains Community Centre. Come along and enjoy a day of pampering, relaxation and enjoyment. Call Lyndel on 0414 226 534
Monthly events
(Third Saturday of the month) Blaxland Group of the NSW Knitters Guild 1.30pm in Community Centre, Hope St.
Monday March 21
(Third Monday of the month) Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests & Education of Women) Dinner Meeting at Panthers 7pm $25 Veronica on 0410 553 272
Friday March 25
(Fourth Friday of the month) Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society 8pm Melrose Hall (GWH/Park St Emu Plains) Contact Jan 4739 3502
Two Weekly events
Wednesday March 9th
• Glenbrook Toastmasters meet at the Glenbrook Guide Hall corner of Moore Street and Hare Street Glenbrook 7.30pm 0408 692 770 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
Tuesday March 15
• Emu Plains Lions Club meet at Leonay Sports & Recreation Club at 7.30pm. Enquiries 4736 4408 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
(Second Wednesday of the month) Arthritis foundation. CWA Hall, Tindale St. Penrith. Meet and greet coffee at 9.30am (Third Tuesday of the month) St Andrews Uniting Church Friendship club
Wednesday March 16
(Third Wednesday of the month) Glenbrook Historical Society Glenbrook Girl Guide Hut 1.30pm 4751 3275
Friday March 18
(Third Friday of the month) Blaxland Glenbrook Probus club 10am - 12noon Glenbrook Uniting Church
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Weekly events
Saturday March 19
• Lower Blue Mountains Men’s Shed 19 Calver Ave, Mt Riverview 9am - 12 noon. See http://lmshed.org or phone Michael 4782 7733 or 0409 075 558 2nd Tuesday & 4th Saturday of the month • Blue Mountains Photography group Presbyterian Church annex Springwood www.bmpg.com.au 4739 6198 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland)
www.theecho.net.au
Mondays
Mountains Fencing Club (sword fighting, that is!) 7.45pm at the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Lawson. Call Anton on 0412 421 786 http://mountainsfencing.com.au/.
Tuesdays
Playgroup 10am-12pm - The Mighty Mights. Meet other local mums and preschoolers at Emu Heights Community Centre. Contact Vanessa 0414 581 513
Wednesdays
Bridge Club 6.30pm for 7pm start St Finbar’s Church hall 4735 6048
Thursdays
Emu Heights Little Rebels Playgroup Thursday 9.30-11.30 Emu Heights Neighbourhood centre Wedmore Road. Phone Tanya 4735 2183 New members welcome.
Fridays
Carpet bowls 1-4pm at St Finbar’s Church hall
for FREE listing and local events meetings tails to: Send your de o.net.au info@theech 8974 73 or phone 47
March 2011