Mulgoa Valley & Warradale Gazette February 2010

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Warragamba Girl Guides Warragamba has a great Girl Guide group for girls aged 7 to 18 years.

2010 is the ‘Year of The Guide’ celebrating 100 years of Guiding so this is a great time to get involved and help local girls become caring, responsible young women.

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New service times Matt Olliffe, the new minister for the Anglican church, has changed the service times for the parish and the Kids’ Club now meets in Mulgoa church hall on a Sunday afternoon.

8:30am at St Thomas’ Mulgoa for a Contemporary Anglican Service 10:30am at Warragamba Anglican Church for Family Church + Kid’s Church 4:30-6pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa Hall for Kids’ Club

5-6pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa for Junior High Youth Group 6:45pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa for Evening Church And 3pm Wednesday at St James’ Luddenham OR All Saints Silverdale for Prayer Book Service.

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Congratulations Chris Chris Farrugia of Silverdale was selected to represent New South Wales in the 2010 Futsal Championships which took place in January at Campbelltown.

Chris captained his side, the under 14’s to finish the competition just short of the finals. Well done Chris.

Clean Up Australia Day 2010 Sunday 7th March is the 20th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day. Silverdale residents Sandra and

Ron Fort 0419 297 972

Peter Onus were so upset at the rubbish left at the lovely Norton’s Basin lake in Silverdale that they have registered it as a site and need lots of help.

The Warragamba/Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre are also organising the annual clean up around town at 10am. To register go to www.cleanup. org.au or call Leanne on 4774 1273.

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Animal Cruelty

St Marys Police are still investigating the the death of a cockatoo that was found taped to a speed limit sign in Warragamba on Tuesday, 26 January. The body was taken to the RSPCA for a post mortem examination to officially determine how it died.

The police are appealing to anyone who might have been travelling on Weir Road, near the intersection of Ninth Avenue, and witnessed any suspicious activity to contact them via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Catholic Church

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Uniting Church 4773 4222 Luddenham Wallacia Christian Fellowship 4773 8232 Park Rd Wallacia

Baptist Church Warragamba

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Rural Fire Service Mulgoa 4773 8774 0422 769 046 Wallacia 4773 9887 0438 336 887 Luddenham 4773 4142 Silverdale 4774 1235 Community Groups Neighbourhood Centre 4774 1273 Home & Community Care 4774 2589 Progress Association Mulgoa 4773 8230 Progress Assoc. Luddenham 4773 4454 Progress Assoc. Wallacia 4773 8899 Progress Assoc. Silverdale 4774 2256 W’gamba S’dale Business 4774 0368 Girl Guides Warragamba 4773 8974 Wallacia Rotary Club 4773 9713 Mulgoa Valley Landcare 0411 487 512 Seniors Warragamba 4774 1357 Seniors Mulgoa 4773 8974 Probus Club 0408 304 006 Penrith SouthProbus Club 0422410146 Sports Clubs Rugby League 4774 0521 Tennis Warragamba 4774 1681 Tennis Mulgoa (Keys at P.O.) 4773 8240 Little Athletics 0438 742 534 Baseball 4774 1505 BMX 0407 497 606 www.mulgoagazette.com.au

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Penrith Police Station 4721 9444 St Marys Police Station 9677 7499 Warragamba Police 4774 1105 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114 NSW Fire Brigade W’gamba 4774 1222 Graffiti Hotline Penrith 1800 022 182 Churches Anglican Church

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Weekly dinner meetings are held Wednesdays at 1440 Mulgoa Road, Wallacia Contact Margaret 4773 8040 or Jan 0421 335 017

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Pete’s Great Shave Peter Davies from Wallacia organised a fantastic event to raise funds for the Cancer Council. He tells us “The day started great with the Band ‘The Sick Zebra’s’ donating their time and effort for the day with some really great music. Strawb (AKA Andy Hart) the lead singer (who has cancer and why this all came about) did very well but was exhausted at days end.

Strawb, was the first up to shave his beard which he has had since 1978 (chemo fixed the hair already) Our mate “O” Dave Boland was the next up after we put pressure on him to get his 27cm pony taken off. Whilst in the chair I yelled “$200 for his scalp” and it was gone!! He said something but we were all laughing too much. But he was really cool with it, I’m assured I will pay for it in someway.

Robbo tried to get “Riff Raff” (Luke O’Connor) to lose his pony (32cms) but said you can’t raise the money!

Robbo said how much? $400 was the number and the rest is history. Then it was my turn. Yep, it took a while with two hairdresser doing the deed. My daughter Crystal cried and wanted it put back on (smart girl) but she is getting use to it. We raised $2,580 on the

Trish in front and the rest of the crew who helped out

day. And the grand total raised was $6,380.00 for the Cancer Council For my wife Trish a very different present for her birthday (on the same day) who had not seen my head naked!!

With a very big turn out, the day was great and fun was had by all.

A special thanks goes to my wife Trish, Belinda (1 (Trish’s Boss) Belinda (2 co worker) Kim, Rachael and Lauren from Hair-

Left to right Riff Raff, Strawb, Me and O

line Mulgoa, and the crew on the day Crystal & Alyssa, Wallacia RFS, Kerry, Sammy, Sharon, and Mariah.

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New shades at Warragamba pool,

ming lessons and the new Aqua Aerobics classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm.

Contact Glen at the pool for more details 4774 1681

RFS Program to Assist Vulnerable Residents

With a combined effort from Wollondilly Shire Council and manager Glenn McArthur, Warragamba swimming pool now has a new $8000 shade sail, 12 metres by 10metres, ideal now for families and schools.

The pool is heated, has plenty of shaded parking and picnic areas with a BBQ for hire. The toddler pool is fully fenced and shaded.

There are private and group swim-

The AIDER program is a NSW Rural Fire Service initiative that assists residents who may be more vulnerable than others during the bush fire season. The program assists residents who live on bush fire prone land, who are elderly, have a disability or who are infirmed, by carrying out fire hazard reduction work.

Wollondilly has many bush fire prone regions and it is important for residents who require this kind of assistance to be aware of this Program and contact the RFS.

The RFS has a team of skilled mitigation crews that carry out work such as clearing out gutters, thinning vegetation, removing tree debris and trimming and removing branches at no cost for eligible residents.

Mayor for Wollondilly, Cr Col Mitchell agrees that this service is very beneficial to Wollondilly. He said “We have a lot of areas in Wollondilly that are prone to bush fires and having assistance for our most vulnerable residents is great. I congratulate the NSW Rural Fire Service on this initiative and I encourage residents to utilise this free service if they are entitled too. ” For details about eligibility about the AIDER program go to www.rfs. nsw.gov.au or call 1800 679 737

Johanna’s new album Johanna Hemara from Silverdale is launching her brand new album “Starting Over” with her single currently in the top 30. Johanna is a very popular singer with her characteristic yodelling winning many awards.

You can listen to samples of the new album on her website and also view the film clip for her first single. www.johannahemara.com.au

Riverlands Club (Glenmore Park) • Physical Culture is a modern low impact exercise • Promotes good posture and presentation to ensure good physical health • Open to all ages beginning from 3 • Exercises are structured according to the ability of the age group and modern, popular music is used Classes are held on Monday evenings starting with the 3-4 year age group at 4.30pm and are held at Regentville Public School, Kenneth Slessor Drive, Glenmore Park or Schoolhouse Road, Regentville Please contact Lyn on 0414 472 460 or Charmaine on 0418 887 780 for more information.

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Why does God allow Disaster?

The horror of the recent earthquake in Haiti has recently been filling our living rooms. The one year anniversary of the Victorian bushfires has just passed.

Our community psyche has been shaped by the Boxing Day Tsunami and September 11. So we must ask the question, ‘Why does God allow such suffering?’

For some this question is ridiculous.

Surely this event tells us that there is no God. Or, if there is a god, that God is well meaning but impotent, or worse, powerful but evil. Is God the real terrorist?

Some well meaning Christians, trying to exonerate God, might say that disaster comes from the devil, not God. Or it is mother nature, not God. But none of these responses represent the bible’s approach to disaster. God says, ‘I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things’ (Isaiah 45:7 NIV).

When told about deaths from a brutal attack, Jesus answered: “Do you think that those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died

when the tower in Siloam fell on them - do you think they were more guilt than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” (Luke 13:1-5 NIV) Jesus’ response to these disasters prompts three comments.

First, Jesus makes it clear that those who suffered are no worse than we who continue to live. We must not think ourselves morally superior because we have survived. We might thank God that he spared us. But there is nothing about us that deserves sparing.

Second, Jesus simply assumes that all people deserve to die. Those who die are no worse than those who live.

Elsewhere in the bible we read ‘the wages of sin is death’ (Romans 6:23).

All people die because all people sin (Romans 3:10-12; 5:12). Therefore, the death that one way or another comes to each of us is deserved. God is therefore not unjust in sending the disaster.

He simply moves forward the judgment that each of us deserves. We think we deserve the peace and prosperity we enjoy in Australia, rather than seeing this as God’s kindness and patience to us as undeserving, sinful people.

Third, Jesus treats disasters as God’s urgent demand for us to repent

-- to turn back to God from our sin, our rebellion against God and our desire to run life our own way without God. God kindly warns those of us who survive that his judgment on sin will come also on us, just as it has come on those who died (and who are no worse than us).

The sensible response for us is then to turn ot God, to ask for the forgiveness that he is more than ready to give us, and to change our thinking about God and his son Jesus Christ. The bible assures us that we will receive God’s forgiveness when we return to him, for Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’ (1 Timothy 1:15).

New Sunday service times

8:30am at St Thomas’ Mulgoa, 10:30am at Warragamba Anglican Church for Family Church + Kid’s Church, 4:30-6pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa Hall for Kids’ Club, 5-6pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa for Junior High Youth Group, 6:45pm at St Thomas’ Mulgoa for Evening Church

New Wednesday service times 3pm Wednesday at St James’ Luddenham OR All Saints Silverdale

For more details see: www.anglicanparishmulgoa.com.au or phone Matt Olliffe. 4774 0422.

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Mulgoa Jumping Joeys Playgroup

Mulgoa Newsagent $1.6million Lotto win

The playgroup had a great Christmas Party at Mulgoa Community Hall with a very welcomed visitor, Santa, who arrived on a fire truck thanks to Mulgoa Fire Brigade. Santa gave out presents to all the children and happily posed for photos with them. He left with his siren blaring, which lit up the children’s faces.

The playgroup meets every Wednesday morning from 10am 12pm during school terms. Mums, dads and grandparents are welcome.

Contact Jody for details on 4773 8657.

We never did find out who the lucky winner was but they bought their winning ticket at Mulgoa newsagency.

Local Developments Glenmore Heritage Golf club with Innovation Planning Australia Pty Ltd have submitted plans to Penrith Council to build 27 houses in a 69 hectare eco-village style residential development. There will be a new ring road just inside the existing entry on Mulgoa Road and the golf course will be redesigned to accommodate the development. The application states that the development will provide funds for the restoration of the existing heritage building and ensure the ongoing of the golf course.

Innovation Planning Australia Pty Ltd have also put in an application to build 27 homes around 2 cul-de-sacs on Allan Road in Mulgoa.

Penrith Golf Club has

put forward a concept proposal for the development of four multi story apartment buildings on land next to the existing clubhouse for 120 - 150 self contained dwellings for senior housing.

The manager Brendon Kop says, “the golf club needs to create a sustainable financial future for the club” The proposed redevelopment will involve some adjustment to the existing golf course layout and provide a new and improved club with better facilities.

Penrith Council has agreed in principal that the land can be developed but has stated that it should not be visible from the Northern Road with viewlines to the Blue Mountains escarpment preserved and designed in a way that maintains the rural character of The Northern Road.

St Mary’s Police Regular meetings are held with the local community of Silverdale and Warragamba to look at local concerns. especially anti-social behaviour and youth related crimes.

Residents are encouraged to contact St Mary’s Police 9677 7499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information or concerns.

9th Annual History Conference 6th March 2010

The Makings of a City: Macquarie’s Legacy Conference Day

Saturday, March 6 Bonynge Concert Hall at the JSPAC. Registration starts at 8.30am. $30 per person (includes conference pack, tea & coffee, lunch, morning & afternoon tea)

Family History Fair

Sunday, March 7 Organised by the Nepean Family History Society, the Fair will be open from 10am-4pm in the Lower Lounge Area of Penrith City Library.

Entry by gold coin donation

There is a great line-up of speakers for you this year.

• Dr Carol Liston is a lecturer in history at UWS and is an expert on the history of the Western Sydney area. Her challenge this year is to give us a new perspective on Macquarie - the Governor, the Man and his legacy.

• Dr Siobhan Lavelle is an historical archaeologist who will introduce us to Castlereagh - the first settlement in the Penrith area - and the changes that Macquarie’s development plans made on the district.

• Dr Anne-Maree Whitaker is a professional historian with a special interest in Australia’s Irish colonial history. Dr Whitaker will be following Macquarie’s time in the Colony of NSW. • Dr James Broadbent is an eminent and highly respected historian, curator and conservationist who will be sharing with us some of his knowledge of Mulgoa and the Cox family.

• Lorraine Stacker, Penrith City Library’s Information Librarian, will be visiting the Emu Plains Government Agricultural Farm, established by Macquarie in 1819 For more information, or to register, call 4732 7687 or email alisons@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au www.mulgoagazette.com.au

Saturday 13th March 3rd Annual TWILIGHT HOT ROD SHOW

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Wallacia Christian Church The Wallacia Christian Church which was established 26 years ago has a new team leading it. It has also been renamed “The Wallacia Christian Community Church”.

Mr Andrew Green who is the new pastor said “we want to build upon the strong foundation the previous leadership laid in the church but bring freshness and new life Pastor Andrew Green said “we strongly believe in families and children and accordingly want to support and encourage families which are the backbone of our society.

One of the things we have done to facilitate this that we started a playgroup at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday’s.

Of course all are welcome regardless of religion or race. “ For anyone interested either come along or alternatively ring Anita on 47738232..

At this stage the youth are combining with another youth at Cambridge Park Christian Community Church which is a sister church to Wallacia, on Fridays at 7p.m. if you need more details about this or transport ring Steve Mai on 47738128.

At this stage they are only having one service per week which is at 6p.m on Sunday evenings. However pastor Andrew Green said “ they were to also have some special healing services on the 25th, 26th, and 28th of February at 7p.m”. He said “that we believe that if we put our faith in Jesus he will not only forgive our sins so we can go to heaven but that he will also heal our bodies. So if you are sick or in need we invite you to come along to experience Jesus’s healing power”.

If you have any further enquiries ring Andrew Green on 47738232.

Draft Wollondilly Youth Area Action Plan The Draft Wollondilly Youth Area Action Plan is on exhibition from 18 January to 18 April 2010. Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking feedback and comments during this period. Young people and community members are encouraged to visit Council’s website and review the document.

The Draft Wollondilly Youth Area Action Plan draws on the skills and knowledge of the Wollondilly community. The plan aims to identify ways in which the community and Council can

work together on making things better for young people in Wollondilly. We know that growing up in Wollondilly is significantly different to growing up in more urbanised communities, challenges facing young people from Wollondilly are fundamentally different to those facing young people from other local government areas.

The Draft Wollondilly Youth Area Action Plan sets the key areas in which Council, in partnership with the community, wants to improve and make things better for young people in Wollondilly. The Plan incorporates strategies to build on what already exists to make Wollondilly an even better place for young people to live.

The Draft Wollondilly Youth Area Action Plan can be viewed at: • Council Customer Service Area 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton • Council’s Website www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au • Bang the Table Website www.bangthetable.com.au •Wollondilly Shire Library Picton and the Mobile Library •The Dilly Wanderer Visit Council’s website for locations please call Council on 4677 1100 or email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

Healing Services For the inner and outer person

Where?

When?

Wallacia Community Christian Church Park Rd, Wallacia (next to Fire Station) 7pm on Thursday and Friday 6pm on Sunday

Regular Services 6pm Sunday Pastor Andrew 4773 8232 Playgroup at 10am Tuesday Anita 4773 8232

All Welcome!

TRIBE Youth at 7pm Friday Steve 4773 8128 www.mulgoagazette.com.au

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Warragamba Girl Guides Girl Guides is a great organisation for girls who love making friends, having fun and developing new skills.

The Warragamba Girl Guides have vacancies for girls aged 7 to 15. They meet in the Guide hall on Monday or Wednesday evenings and enjoy activities and games which are fun but also teach leadership, teamwork, decision making, a respect for the environment, communication skills and a sense of community. Outdoor activities are an important part of the Australian Guide programme and the girls have had the opportunity to go camping, sailing, horse riding, rock climbing, flying, swimming, surfing, ice skating as well as campfire cooking and gadget making. The new Southern Cross Ranger unit for girls aged 15 - 18 years old has 4 girls working on their Queen’s Guide award and meets fortnightly.

2010 is the ‘Year of The Guide’ celebrating 100 years of Guiding with some great events planned so this is a great time to get involved and help local girls grow into responsible young women.

World Thinking Day on February 22 is an annual event which celebrates the joint birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. “World Thinking Day is an important day for Guides as we reflect on what we can do make a difference to the lives of others. As part of this event, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 145 countries are encouraged to think and learn more about extreme poverty and hunger and Guiding in other countries,” said Lynne Price, Chief Commissioner, Girl Guides Australia. Warragamba Girl Guides will commemorate Thinking Day with a fun and educational day in the Region Hall in Emu Plains.

Warragamba Guides need an additional leader for the girls. No experience is necessary as free training is provided. Please phone Margaret for further details: 4773 8974.

Luddenham Public School 150 Years Luddenham Public School will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2010 on the weekend of August 14th and 15th with a dinner and bush dance at Vicary’s Winery on the Saturday night and a fete on the Sunday.

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The Sunday entertainment will include stalls, memorabilia, morning teas, food, old time games and races, brass bands, billy cart racing and more. Since 1860 the school has provided a quality education in a caring environment for the local community and surrounding farm district.

Throughout this time Luddenham Public School has remained a small, vibrant, well resourced small school set in beautiful grounds. The school has a history of strong academic achievements for which it is extremely proud.

Further information about this wonderful small school and its 150th celebrations can be found by visiting the school’s website:- www.luddenhamp.schools.nsw.edu.au or contacting the school on 47734111.

Council’s Christmas Lights Competition It seems a long time since Christmas but mention needs to be made of the wonderful street display of lights in Twelfth Ave, Warragamba which won an award for the best street.

Elaine Bonning’s home in Twelfth Ave was Highly Commened for the Best Religious Theme.

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Clean Up Norton’s Basin Norton’s Basin, off Silverdale road, is a beautiful deep waterhole along the Nepean River surrounded by a rocky escarpment. The Basin still has native fish and is popular for swimming, fishing and climbing. Sadly the Basin is filled with rubbish left by people who fail to respect it’s natural beauty and leave it all behind. It is not a national park so rubbish collection does not happen often.

Silverdale residents Sandra & Peter Onus hiked to Nortons Basin recently. “It was so beautiful. We swam and spoke to a local fisherman enjoying the sunset but the Basin was filled with litter. Bottles, plastic and cans line the native waterhole and run alongside the walking tracks. We were upset at the pollution so we have registered it as a Clean Up Australia site. Please come and help clean it up.

Have a swim afterwards and a sausage sandwich will be provided.”

Sunday 7th March. 8am -3pm

Please meet at the carpark at the top of Norton’s Basin at the end of Norton’s Basin Road, off Silverdale Road. it’s a steep but short walk downhill to the Basin so come prepared!!

Holy Family School.

Work continues at pace with the new buildings. The refitting of what will become our Early Stage 1/Stage 3 building has begun in earnest. The builders have a projected finishing date of early March for the classrooms and the amenities. The work in the construction of the new hall has begun and will continue throughout Term 1 and into Term 2. The creation of these wonderful learning areas for our students will enhance their learning opportunities and give options to teachers to provide additional learning programs. the school office on 4773 4485. We look forward to hearing from any interested families.

Best wishes to the community for a successful year ahead Tim Vane-Tempest Principal

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Developing strong minds and gentle hearts Welcome to the new school year, a year that heralds new beginnings for the newest and oldest students in our school. Our Kinders begin their school life with wondrous expectations, whilst Year 6 enter their final year of Primary schooling before the new challenges of high school. Our new students will be quickly immersed within the life of

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Hairline Mulgoa

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2 BBQ Chickens $14.99 or $8.50 each $10.50 each

$19.79 for 2

1595 Mulgoa Road, 1595 Mulgoa Road Opposite Wallacia Hotel

Tel: 4773Wallacia 8883 Opposite Hotel

Trading Hours: Trading Mon-Fri 5amHours to 10pm Sat 5am-10pm Mon-Sat 5am-10pm Sun Sun 6am-10pm 6am -10pm

Uni-Sex Salon

4773 9908 Specialists in: Cutting & Colour, Colour Correction, Styling/ Up-styles, Blow Dry/Straight & Curls, Formal Hair/Weddings, Men’s Cuts, Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting, Kids’ Style Cuts (All Ages) Reasonable prices 100% guarantee on our work

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Creative winner Congratulations to 10 year old Dylan Stehlik from Warragamba who won the Individual Country Winner of the Toon Creator Awards with Hewlett-Packard and Cartoon Network. Dylan beat over 5000 entries made a short animation with different characters on friendship and won some great prizes, including a computer, an MP3 player and a camera.

Dylan is in year 5 at Warragamba school and although he loves computers and working with anything mechanical, he is also an outdoor kid who enjoys riding his KX65 motorbike and his ‘Z box’ bike.

New Bishop His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Anthony Fisher OP the new Bishop of Parramatta. He succeeds Bishop Kevin Manning, who is retiring at the age of 76. Bishop Anthony’s installation will take place at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 March 2010.

There are approx. 320,000 Catholics within the Diocese of Parramatta, which takes in much of western Sydney and has parishes and schools in Luddenham and Warragamba.

Bishop Anthony is a Dominican

friar and ethicist. He was LOSE 5-15 KGS IN Coordinator of 30 DAYS!!!

World Youth Day 2008 in • Control those cravings Sydney. For • Enjoy the foods you love the past seven years he • No exercise needed has been Par• FREE follow up and Support ish Priest of • 100% natural Watson’s Bay • 30 Day GUARANTEED or and an auxilyour money back iary bishop of Sydney. At 49 Bishop Anthony Fisher Call: Amanda: 0416 186 766 is the youngest Catholic bishop in Aus- email: loseweightforlife@yahoo.com.au tralia. “I have a passion for preaching, teaching and formation, and so I will be very interested in the distinctive contribution the Catholic Church makes in this regard in the Diocese of ParramNext Meeting March11th atta,” Bishop Anthony said. (second Thursday of each month) Bishop Anthony is Chairman of the at Wallacia Bowling Club at 7.30pm NSW Catholic Education Commission and a member of the Australian Bish- Raffles at the Wallacia Bowling Club ops’ Commissions for Doctrine and every Thursday from 6.30pm Morals and for the Health and Commu- Wallacia Hotel Fridays from 4.30pm nity Services.

Call Graham “I want today to pay tribute to Bish0414 842 965 op Kevin Manning who has given the or Matt diocese first-rate leadership over the 0428 283 445 (BH) past twelve years,” Bishop Anthony www.wallaciafishingclub.com said. “It is an honour to follow in the footsteps of this good shepherd.”

WALLACIA FISHING CLUB

John Gersteling & Associates

Accredited Building Design Consultant (BDANSW) VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT www.building-designs.net • ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CERTIFICATION • ALL DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY COUNCIL & STATE GOVERNMENT • ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CRITERIA DOMESTIC NEW HOMES, ADDITIONS & EXTENSIONS, GARAGE, BARNS, STORAGE, PAVILIONS, TOWNHOUSE & UNIT DEVELOPMENT, GRANNY FLATS DUAL OCCUPATION PROJECTS COMMERCIAL CHILDCARE CENTRES, SHOPPING CENTERS & RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS, OFFICE BLOCKS DEVELOPMENT, FACTORY & STORAGE/WAREHOUSE PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONCRETE GROUND & FLOOR SLABS, FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS, STEEL BEAM & COLUMNS, WORKSHOP DRAWINGS 2 MARSH ROAD SILVERDALE PHONE & FAX: 4774 1931 MOBILE PHONE: 0419 299 806 SKYPE PHONE: 02 8005 0471 www.mulgoagazette.com.au

124 St Thomas Road, Mulgoa Phone: 4773 8312 * Catering for 3-6 year old children * Situated on 5 tranquil acres * Children’s hobby farm with farm animals and veggie patch * Preschool and School Readiness program * Hot and Cold meals provided * All staff qualified in Early Childhood * Only 10min. from Penrith * Child Care Benefit Available b2002h

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Technology for Seniors Local seniors can learn how to make the most of new communications technology when Warragamba Baptist Church and the Warragamba/Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre join forces to conduct a series of free educational workshops at Warragamba Baptist Church from 4th February for 8 weeks from 2pm-4pm. Another course is planned for April.

The workshops have been made possible by a grant given by Telstra Connected SeniorsÒ Program.

Allan Bolas from Warragamba Baptist Church said the workshops will open new doors of communication for Seniors.The workshops help to overcome preconceived fears seniors may have with using technology. As a result, we hope their self-esteem and confidence will rise, allowing them to catch up and communicate with family and friends in the younger generations.

The Telstra Connected SeniorsÒ workshops involve seniors learning specifically tailored technology skills at their own pace in a relaxed, comfortable and friendly environment.

The workshops teach a wide range of benefits such as communicating via SMS or the internet with distant family and friends, researching information and hobbies, having emergency numbers preset into their mobile phones and paying bills online.

For further details about the Warragamba Seniors Connect Ò Workshops contact Allan Bolas on 47333637 or 0419643310 or fambol@tpg.com.au For further details about the program visit www.telstraseniors.com.au

Warragamba Netball for 2010 season Registrations now needed ASAP!!

Fees:

Netta (5-8yrs) Junior (9-16yrs) Senior (18yrs +)

$110.00 / player $130.00 / player $150.00 / player

Enquiries: President /Secretary: Paul & Maureen Skuratowski - 4774 2153 Registrar: Novea Riley - 4774 1675 Uniforms:Tammy Matheson - 4774 0217 Treasurer: Pam Dalton - 4774 0898

Season starts May 1st 2010 Check out Penrith Netball Association Website:

http://www.isport.com.au/netball/penrith/ Lookup the Warragamba Netball Home Page

Donations of good working computers able to be connected to the internet are welcome.

Or send an email to: warragambanetball@hotmail.com.au

Roma Avenue Wallacia Tel: 4773 8096

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RAFFLES Every Friday & Sunday evening

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SOCIAL BOWLS

We practise responsible service of alcohol.

Is gambling a problem for you?

G-line is an anonymous and free counselling service (freecall) 1800 633635

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Bottled Water

Alliance are: • Australia’s annual use of bottled water generates more than 60,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – the same amount that 13,000 cars generate over the course of a year.

• 50 million litres of oil is used in the manufacture and distribution of bottled water in Australia annually.

• Australia only recycles 36 % of recyclable plastic water bottles per year.

• Australians spend more than half a billion dollars on bottled water per annum.

Communities in villages such as Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands have successfully banned the sale of bottled water earlier this year but similar bans at a Shire level are just impractical and to some, unnecessary.

Wollondilly Shire Council is concerned about the impacts of bottled water, in particular the effects it has

If you are over 40 you probably remember when the only bottled water available was imported, in glass, expensive and had a French sounding name, but if you are younger than that, then cheap plastic bottled water has been available for most of your life, but at a larger cost than just dollars.

The use of bottled water has recently drawn national attention for many reasons, mainly due to its perceived impacts on the environment.

These impacts range from the production side of water bottling which draws water from natural sources and produces carbon through its bottling and distribution, through to the waste produced by empty bottles which mostly end up in landfill.

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Sydney’s tap water is known for its high quality and affordability, it produces minimal carbon emissions to deliver and does not produce package waste so consider this alternative next time you need a drink. Of course there are reasons for having water in bottles.

These include use at sporting and other leisure activities, for hydration during hot weather and for convenience but all of these reasons can be fulfilled by refilling bottles and chilling them rather than buying new ones. So the message from Council is clear “Think before choosing your drink”.

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

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Saturdays & Evenings by appointment

AIR-CONDITIONING

Sainsbury Air Solutions

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

ANTENNA

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

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AWNINGS & CARPORTS

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

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Mob: 0404 014 263 Tel: 4737 9962

ANTENNA SKyLINE ANTENNA S ERVICE

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ACCOUNTANT Accounting & Bookkeeping Professional Set Up & Support We do it or help you do it Regular Financial Reports Budgets & Cash-flow • BAS GST Payroll QuickBooks • MYOB or your own preferred systems Call Michael 0412 414 735 or email mrosano1@bigpond.com

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Only 200m to Kingswood Railway Station Leave your car for the day & pick-up after work

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AIR-CON & ELECTRICAL

Lic No. 211838c

All makes & models Pick Up & Delivery Available • No job too big or small • Timing belts, brakes & clutch • Suspension • Air Conditioning • Gear box & Diff rebuilds • Engine Rebuilds • Latest EFI equipment • Registration Inspections EFTPOS & Credit Cards Welcome

Phone 4731 2161

Call David on 0424 945 859

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

DWR Petroleum MECHANICAL REPAIRS

Talk to our friendly technicians today

New Home, Extensions, Garages, Carports Residential, Commercial, Retail, 3D www.obriendesign.com.au Free on-site quotes 4774 2971 – 0413 604 092

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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AUTO MECHANIC

ANTENNA

ACCOUNTANT

AMAZING AWNINGS & DECKS • Carports & Patios • Designer Decks • Flat, dome & gable roofs • Free measure & quotes • Qualified licensed tradesmen Call Mark on 0404 163 158 Lic No. 169819C

AWNINGS & CARPORTS

Independent Asphalt Services Asphalt Driveways, Aprons, Footpaths, Car Parks, Colouring & Renovations

NO JOB TOO SMALL • The flexible alternative • Won’t crack up like concrete • Drive on immediately

Ken Ph: 0414 433 096 AUTO ELECTRICAL

Peachtree Auto Electrical Service

Batteries, Alternators & Starter Motors, Air Conditioning Service

4722 5918

Mention This Ad For 5% Discount On Parts

AUTO MECHANIC

Local Truck Mechanic Mobile Auto Repairs

Light and heavy Trucks, 4WDs, Diesel specialist, all makes and models, 40 years experience

Call Peter (Bart) on 0418

962 734

Licensed repairer MVRIC 029869

Mid February-Mid March 2010

Specialising in Quality Built Structures

ph 0425 317 798

Call now for a FREE personalised design & quote

Flat Awnings Gable Awnings Curved Awnings Glass Rooms Steel Frame Decks Carports and Patios Fax: 4777 5648

Email: sales@patioone.com.au Simon’s Constructions Pty Ltd LicNo. 215495C

BATHROOMS

WHALE BATHROOMS

Lic No 67245c

• Quality Bathroom Renovations • Customer discounts given • Rotted Timber Repairs • All Work Guaranteed • Free quotes 4773 8700 or 0417 417 556 www.whalebathrooms.com.au

BATHROOMS

WHALE PORTABLE BATHROOM HIRE • Clean & fresh complete bathrooms with full shower, toilet & basin • Ideal when renovating, having guests, weddings etc

4773 8700 or 0407 417 553

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BEAUTY

CAKES

For all your Bookkeeping, Accounts and Office Management Services

Novelty cakes Wedding & special occasion cakes by Leesa

Invoicing, Tax prep, Account Reconcilliations, MYOB, and many more office related tasks. $30.00 per hour

0421 522 586 or 4774 2591

Phone Samantha 0433 814 074

www.nadiasmakeupartistry.com

BEAUTY

BRICKLAYING

Bianca J Professional Beauty Acrylic & Gel Nails, Waxing, Tinting Manicure/Pedicare Treatments, Ear/nose piercing, Spray tanning, Make-up, Facials,

Phone 4774 0120 Inside Gorgeous Hair Silverdale Shopping Centre BEAUTY

Mobile makeup service for weddings & formals

‘cause let’s face it – It’s all about you!

www.makeupformaidens.com

Or call Rebecca: 0438

BOOKKEEPING

714 329

BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping - and all office management services.

Over 20 years experience, Contract hourly rate, Excellent references, Work from my office or yours

Annette Sheehan 0408 615355

email: annettesheehan@bigpond.com

BOOKKEEPING

Stacey Fulton 0412 736 401 4727 6203 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

G & S B ricklaying

S ERV ICES

28 years experience, Quality assured

All aspects of bri ckwork & Landscaping Houses, Extensions, Garages, Blockwork, BBQ’s, Letter/garden boxes, Retaining walls, Brick fences. Landscaping, Pool fences & New Pool Coping Lic No. 39023C

4774 0486

0418 971 510

BUILDER/REPAIRS

30 Yea rs Experience Lic No R76576 & 150377C

Home & Building Services from Roof top to Underground

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

www.cakesbyleesa.com CAR HIRE

Blue Crystal Blue Crystal Corporate Hire Corporate Car Hire ∗ Personalised Service ∗ Day Tours ∗ Airport Transfers ∗ City ∗ Special Occasions ∗ Corporate Travel

AH Ph/Fax: 4774 2341

Tony Nardo 0418 224 508

CARPENTRY

Mathew Pearson Carpentry

• 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

Licence No: 195360C

CARPENTRY

Holloway Carpentry Services Renovations • Decks • Pergolas Alterations • General Handyman Work

“I will return your call!”

Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale

0435 142 213

BUILDING SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

A. SPROULE BUILDER

BOB’S CHEM-DRY

Renovations, Restorations, No job too small.

QUALITy CARPET & UPHOLSTER y CLEANING

Licence No. 341

Proudly serving the local area for over 40 years.

Phone 47741071

BUILDING SERVICES JOHNS & ROGERS PTY LTD BUILDERS

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Specialising In: - Additions and renovations - Bathrooms and kitchens - Decks and pergolas - Maintenance work - All trades supplied For all your building and carpentry needs!

Brett: 0418 410 262 Greg: 0418 410 261 Licence No: 67713C

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Tel: 4774 1907 Mob: 0403 065 432

Mid February-Mid March 2010

DRIES in MINUTES NOT DAYS REMOvES STAINS MOST OTHERS CANNOT ▪ NO SHAMPOO ▪ NO STEAM ▪ NON TOXIC NO SOGGY CARPETS FREE DEODORISING INDEPENDENTLy O WNED AND OPERATED

Bob or Ellaine 4733 8882 – 0408 605 699 GLENMORE PARK

CARPET CLEANING

ARGYLL Carpet Cleaning

Locally owned & operated. On time, every time. Quality work at competitive prices.

1300 557 548 or 4774 9618 14

CATERING

www.mulgoaspitroast.com

♦ Catering for all occasions ♦ Phone for menu ♦ Uniformed frie ndly staff

4773 8910

CEMENT RENDERING

SYD-REND PTY LTD

Lic No: 182259c

• Cement Rendering • Bagging • White Set • Texture Render on Blueboard • Granosite • Fully Insured Over 20 years experience Call Allen for a FREE QUOTE

0413 319 937 CLEANING

JAMES’ INTERIOR HOUSE CARE

* Regular house cleaning * Move Out/Move In clean * Oven Cleans FOR AN * Spring Cleans OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE * We design the quote to suit your needs!

Locally owned & operated Phone Linda & Brad

Free Call 1800 1 JAMES

0404 059 153

CLEANING

Simply Spotless Home Services “A COMPLETE AND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE FOR THE HOME OR OFFICE” FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL OR EMAIL US ON: 0430 956 591 OR

simplyspotless@optusnet.com.au

COMPUTER SERVICES

Need Help With Your Home Office or Small Business Computer Systems?

Introducing your local computer specialist

Rowanstone Computers

FOR SALES, SUPPORT & SERVICE CALL NIGEL ON 0409 154 105 info@rowanstoneconsulting.com.au

COMPUTER SERVICES

CONCRETING

Artizen Concrete 214802C

All Concrete Designs & Colours Domestic • Slabs • Drives • Paths Industrial & Commercial

4774 0507 0407 741 169

Free Measure & Quote CONCRETING

For all your concreting & EXCAVATION needs

CONCRETE SERVICES PTY LTD

• Commercial • Domestic A great foundation for a secure future Contact Glenn on

0417 000 070 or 9623 5546

concreting solutions

• Slabs • Industrial • Steel Fixing • Tilt Panels

Phone Jay 0410 337092 Lic 190227C

www.mulgoagazette.com.au

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

4722 9492.

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

DOG WASH WE TOO! WEDOGS DOG BATHE S BATHE

Take the hassle out of TOO !! dog washing!

Call the us for a warm hydro dog Take hassle out of dog washing, call us for warm hydro dog wash & wash & flea treatment flea treatment.

From $10 $15 From

Tel4773 4773 8056 Tel: 8056 Mob 0419 680 091 Mob: 041 968 0091

EARTHMOVING

Bobcat - Auger, excavator, various attachments, Tipper hire,

Call Adam 4774 2000 0404 007 721 721 0404 007

Turfing, Paving, Irrigation, Concreting, Retaining walls, Rubbish removal etc

ELECTRICIAN

John Yalden Electrical Services

Call 4774 1055 or 0408 268 234

Phone Michele on 0404 498 997

Industrial Commercial Domestic Installation & Repairs Hot Water System Installation & Repairs

DOG GROOMER

ELECTRICIAN

CRAFT CLASSES

PLASTER PAINTING Plasters and Classes in Silverdale.

Sat 2:30pm-4pm. $10 per class.

Over 2000 plaster pieces to choose from on site!

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

MOBILE PET GROOMING

and Hydrobath

Free quotes. Please call Derryn 0415 726 628

• Driveways • Stencil Concrete • Coloured Concrete • Patios

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

Call Adam

• Pets washed and groomed at your home at a time to suit you • PH Neutral shampoos used • Flea rinse available • All work guaranteed

CONCRETING

DOG WASH

DOG GROOMER

GLAMOUR PAWS MOBILE DOG GROOMING Grooming and clipping, Flea treatments,Ear and eye clean Heated hydro bath

Call Leanne on 0402

812 479

Mid February-Mid March 2010

correct connections Electrical Services Lic No 181579C

Installation & Repairs STuART BRuCE

0401 946 125 *DOM ESTIC * COMM ERCIA L *INDUSTRIA L 15

ELECTRICIAN

EXCAVATIONS Bobcat, 4.5T Excavator, Rock Breaker, Auger, Bogie Tipper

ASE

Alan Summerhayes Excavations

0408 464 070

Large or small detail excavation

Phone: 4774 2222 Mobile: 0416 266 566

ELECTRICIAN

EXCAVATIONS

Matcan Electrical

If anyone can ... Matcan!

Elite Glass Glass cut to size Showers Screens Mirrors & Mirror Doors Window & Door Repairs Shop Fronts Insurance Work Free Quotes

Contact LOU

0417 684 730

GUITAR TUITION

Guitar tuition

• Domestic & Commercial • Installations & Renovations • Telephone & Computer Networks

0414 490 386 or 4773 9590

GLASS & GLAZING

Bobcat • Minibobcat • Excavator

0419 289 338

Lee-anne Or Steve (Silverdale)

ELECTRICIAN

FENCING

FENCING

Call Peter on 4736 2534 or 0402 907 244 HAIR & BEAUTY

& GATE CENTRE

For all your electrical needs!

Bobcat, Licence No: 155075C Auger & Mobile: 0414 949 105 Phone: 4653 2141Forks Matt Stone

Manufacturers of T ubular Fencing for: Pools Gardens Sec urity Supplie s of ColorBond Fencing Powder Coating Ph: 9625

4244

Head Office & Factory 44 Sterling Road, Fax: 9625 6788 Minchinbury www. fen cing and gat e.com.au

EXCAVATIONS M & S VELLA

FENCING

Land Clearing, Trenches, General Excavation, Posthole & Pier Drilling.

EXCAVATIONS

RICHARD VELLA EXCAVATIONS

Landscaping & preparation for turf

0419 018 866

24 hours & 7 days Lic No. T5816823

EXCAVATIONS

8T tipper hire • Bobcat hire • Auger Broom • Site clean • Rubbish removal

Shop 9 Silverdale Shopping Centre

4774 0120 HAIR & BEAUTY

Louise’s Hair Studio

EXCAVATIONS

4773 3217 or 0419 280 772

Colour & cutting specialists

Weddings & formals • Full-time beauty therapist Piercing • Spraytanning • Acrylic nails

Mob: 0415

401 911 0062

Home: 4774 Lic No. 162374C

Pool & Ga rden Colorbond Glass Security Pic ket Ba lustrading

Beautiful hair brings confidence.

Let our dedicated team transform you!

OPENING HOURS MMon - Fri 9.30am to 6.30pm

Thurs night & Sat morning by appointment

Shop 5, 1 Park Rd Wallacia

Phone 4773 8770

FUNERALS

HIRE

Reflections Funerals

FOR H I R E

We at Reflections Funerals offer the support and understanding to help you through the difficult time when a loved one passes.

We are a local family owned business caring for your needs 24 hours every day.

In these times, value is important, we will better any written quote.

Reflections

# 2 ton table top truck for local weekend deliveries # Rusty Rat Rod ‘37 Ford pick up for that arrival with a difference

Ph: 4774 2681 HIRE

Tonitto Hire

• Box Trailer • Cage Trailer • Car Trailer • Horse Float • Furniture Trailer • TEFBA • Radiator Filters • Wheelnuts & Locknuts

• 4732 4440 •

col_jjjexcavations@hotmail.com

All Suburbs

You name it, we have it!

Specials made to order

EXCAVATIONS

GARAGES

HOT WATER

0427 439 742

47733241

ALNA EXCAVATIONS BOBCAT, TIPPER, AUGER 7 DAYS CALL ALEX AT SILVERDALE

4774 2151 OR 0418 207 551 www.mulgoagazette.com.au

• Farm Sheds • Garages • Carports • Industrial Buildings • Free Quotes

4773 4478

CRAIG'S

MGA M GA

Steel Buildings Custom Built for You

0419 993 723

Mid February-Mid March 2010

4773 3022 HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot Water S ystems Replaced All Hot Water Problems S olved

GAS · SOL AR ·ELECTRIC

YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

Ph: 0408 259 994 16

New Roofs, Re-roof, Roof Restoration, Repairs, Re-ridging, Extensions, INSULATION

LANDSCAPING

Accredited Pink

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

BIG JOHN at work

License N: 86216C

Outdoor Power Equipment: Outdoor Powe r Equipm repairs & spares Bicycle: sale Lic No 86216C Supply a nd fit fascia & (New & Old) guttering Supply & fit ceiling insulation

• DESIGN • CONSTRUCTION

• Garden maintenance

0419 289 338

Lee-anne Or Steve (Silverdale)

Govt funding License of upNo. to63551C $1600 for 0418eligible 446 590, 4773 8634 home owners Phone Greg

LANDSCAPING

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

Phone Greg 0418 446 590 or 4773 8634

Bicycle sales & service

9 Fourte Warragam

9 Fourteenth St Warragamba 2752

Ph: 4774 4774 1253 1253

LAWN MOWING & GARDENING

All Lawn & Garden Work Residential & Commercial Call Brendon 0416 322 002

www.completeroofing.com.au

Great Escape Landscape Services

INSULATION

LAWN MOWING

Den’s Mowing & Garden Care

FREE INSULATION*

∗

*Government Funded roof insulation up to $1200 - Save $100’s on electricity bills

∗ ∗

Keep your house Warm in Winter & Cool in Summer

Quick & Friendly Service Obligation Free Quotes Pensioner Discounts

4774 0790 or 0418 977 135 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

LAWN MOWING

J.V. Mowing & Cleaning Co mme rcia l & Do mestic Lawn Mowing, Ga rden Maintenance, Gutters Cleaned

Phone: 4722 5687

For a Free Measure and Quote & to check your eligibility

4774 1011

JOINERY

LAWN MOWING

• Custom built cabinets • Sliding mirror/glass wardrobes • Kitchens made to measure • Vanities • Benchtop replacement Free Measure & Quote Call Trevor 0409 310 101 No Job Too Small BOUNCE 4 FUN JUMPING CASTLES NEW Disney Castles FULLY INSURED CHEAPEST RATES & RELIABLE

www.bounce4fun.com.au 4774 2054 or 0402 477 500 KITCHENS Quality Affordable Kitchens Enquire about a Free Consultation

p: 4732 4566

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

Come and visit our showroom at

U19/29 Coombes Dve, Penrith Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

www.mulgoagazette.com.au

DA Lawn, Garden & Handyman service call David 4774 2234 Prices quoted include delivery.

Other quantities available.

Pick-up available by arrangement.

0403 311 072 or 0413 569 743 ‘Reliable friendly service’

LAWN CARE

LEGAL SERVICES

Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services 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

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

BERT’S

JUMPING CASTLES

0418 975 344

MOBILE LAWNMOWER REPAIRS Call Bert 0419 981 001

Repair & servicing of all makes of mowers, chainsaws & line trimmers Mid February-Mid March 2010

WILSONS Solicitors, Attorneys & Conveyancers

In Practice In Penrith Since 1971

David Wilson LL.M

ALL LEGAL MATTERS

51 Lemongrove Rd, Penrith

4731 5311

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ADVERTISE HERE

PAINTER

Advertise your business here for just: • $15 (single) per month • $30 (double) per month For more information, call

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

PLUMBING

4773 8974

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

MASSAGE

PAINTER

or email districtgazette@optusnet.com.au

Concentrating On Concentrating onDeep DeepTissue Tissue Relaxation/Reflexology/Reiki Relaxation/Reflexology/Reiki 30 mins $30 60 mins $50

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

Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators

Gift Certificates Available Daytime & Evening Appointments Phone Susan: 4774 1074 Mobile: 0414 741 472

Ring Ron For A Quote

MUSIC TUITION

PAINTER

Vivo Creations

Music Life Meaning

Suzanne Cooper

Classical pianist•Teacher*Lecturer Seminar & Workshop Facilitator Mob:0400 665 067 suzannecooper-vivocreations@bigpond

NATURAL HEALTH

Willomee Holistic Healing Clinic Silverdale

Life Change Therapies When You Know It’s Time!

COUNSELLING, HyPNOTHERAPy, NATURAL THERAPIES & HEALING

Depression, Anxiety, Abuse, Health Burnout, Grief, Marital, fund Lifestyle Change, rebates available Addictions, Stress, etc

4735 5477

Lic. 2411C

Over 30 Years Experience

Bob the Painter

& Handyman Service

Domestic • Commercial • Repaints • Refit doors • New work • Repair holes in • Home maintenance walls & ceilings • Quality workmanship • Colour matching

20 years experience No obligation, FREE quotes

4774 0768 0417 474 231 PET CARE

Wallacia Plumbing ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨

Plumbe r Lic No. L9 39 7 Drainer N.G. & L.P. Gasfitter Backflow Pre vention Accredi te d Hotwater Systems Re pai red and Repl ace d

Greg Beatson Tel: 4773 8698 Mob: 0418 610 509 Wallacia

PLUMBING

24 Hrs – 7 Days

Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Emergency Hot Water Repairs & Replacements

Blocked Drains

Leaking Taps & Toilets, Gutters, LP Gas & Natural Gas, Water Leaks, Rainw ater Tanks.

Call your local Plumber on: P: 4727 2727 0410638 638 342 4773 8744 orM:0410 342

No Job Too Small Lic. 158889C

PLUMBING

Paul Gibson Plumbing All your plumbing needs: Leaking taps, Cisterns, Hot water replacement $37 service call, Seniors Discount, Friendly & reliable service 0419 486 554 ah 4773 8693 Lic No: 790323

PLUMBING

Elizabeth Lodge

Dpl.C .Dpl.CH.Dpl.MT Acc.ATMS Acc.ASCH EFTPOS & Cre dit Card Available

Caring for your pets in their home

Ph: 4774 2958 Mob: 0419 742 958

Packages tailored to suit • Pet minding • Dog walking • Small pet transport Phone Kylie on 0409 186 036 or 4702 1282 www.muttsandmoggies.com.au

OVEN CLEANING

PIANO TUITION

HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

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

$60*

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

Beginner Piano lessons in Mulgoa Friendly Year 12 Grade 7 student. $15 per 1/2 hour

*Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

4773 8974

PAINTER

PICTURE FRAMING

Steve J’s Painting Services ALL AREAS All General Painting No job too b ig or small Free Quotes – No obligation Phone: 0402 008 936 A/H : 47738379

www.mulgoagazette.com.au

Unique in every frame General fra ming, Glass replacement and repairs, Je rsey fra ming, Custom made mirrors, pla in, stained glass or leadlight Neil or Sue Je ffries 4773 8153 or 0407 918 593

Mid February-Mid March 2010

PLUMBING MICHAEL WENTWORTH PLUMBING Lic No 152069C

Licenced Plumber Drainer & Gasfitter • SEWER CONNECTIONS • SEWER ENCASEMENT ACCREDITED • BACKFLOW PREVENTION ACCREDITED • ALL DOMESTIC/INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING

M. 0414 244 555 H. 4773 9694 18

POOLS & SPAS Lic No 105354C

NEED HELP WITH YOuR POOL?

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 pu mps, filters, cleaners ● Clean pools on regular or casual basis

POOLS & SPAS Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909

• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners

TILING

Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511 TILING

E&M Tiling

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ years experience 4732 4298 or 0418 250 293 Licence No. R97930

POOLS & SPAS

Four Seasons Pool Heating SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

Ph 1300 650 806

FACTORY/SHOWROOM

UNIT 2/112 RUSSELL S T EMU PLAINS

• New Systems • Insurance Work

• Service & Repairs • Free Quotes

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NEEDA BIN

Rubbish Removal, Domestic and Industrial, 5 Sizes, Fast Delivery

Mention This Ad For 5% Discount

CALL STEVE 0408 028 354 SIGNS

TAXATION CONSULTANT

IN A STEW OVER TAX?

Specialising in overdue tax returns for up to 30 years back • Individuals • Investors • Landlords • Small Business • Family Companies & Trusts • Self-Managed Super Funds

GARY CAMPBELL CPA FTIA FNTAA

Certified Practising Accountant • Registered Tax Agent

Meeting the financial management & taxation needs community since 1976 BLAXLAND

Ph 4739 3653 www.mulgoagazette.com.au

TILING

PC Tiling

All types of tiling • All areas Free quotes Call Paul 0412 675 415 or 4730 2238 AH Licence no. 185198c

G&J

TUITION Reading Solutions

Learning to Read - Changing a Life

Fully qualified Reading Recovery teacher available to tutor your child Kindergarten to Year 10 in Reading and Mathematics. Small group sessions or individual programme.Before, during or after school times available Mon-Sat

VET

MULGOA VETERINARY CLINIC 1284 Mulgoa Rd Mulgoa

4773 9091

Please phone for an appointment

VIDEOS TO DVD PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies

www.blackdogmemories.com.au

Ph: 4753 7761

WEB DESIGN

websites

Level 21 Website Solutions

0418 343 737 www.level21.com.au WEDDINGS

wEDDING VIDEO Your special day on DVD From $650

4757 2757

Call Greg on 0422 670 860 or email gandjreadingsolutions@y7mail.com

wedding.bmmm.net brad2782@gmail.com

TUITION

WINDOW CLEANING

Experienced Maths and Physics Tutor Year 9 to HSC Mathematics and HSC Physics specialist.

Ring Alex Robinson 47 738 959

Off The Cuth

TUITION ENGLISH and MATHS TUTOR *Experienced * Local * Qualified *

WINDOW CLEANING 4773 2012 Mob: 0425 217 566 WINDSCREENS

Prestige Autoglass

Individual sessions available.

Specialising in Car and Truck Windscreens

Costs start from $17.50 per hour.

LOCAL MOB ILE S ERVICE

K-12 students – small groups and

Ph: 0404 498 997 for details.

Ph: 0422 388 077

UPHOLSTERY

WOODWORK

DOUBLE J F UPHOLSTERY

Moosehead Woodworks

Recovering lounge & dining suites Repairs to frames & springs Huge range of fabrics, vinyl & leather Free quotes • Pick-up & delivery View our Fabric, Foam & Upholstery Supplies

www.fabricsupplies.com.au or call 4731 1449

Mid February-Mid March 2010

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Look out for MARKET DAY every month!

Silverdale Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm

See instore for details

Sat-Sun 7.30am-6pm

For all your GROCERY, FRESH FRUIT & VEG, BBQ CHOOKS & CONTINENTAL DELI needs.

Come in and meet our FRIENDLY STAFF who are only too happy to assist you.

Coca-Cola Corticella Pasta 500g 30-pack $1.29 each

$19.99

Cirio Tomatoes Smiths Variety (400g) 20-pack 75c$4.99

Mutti WholePassata peeled tomatoes (400g) 60c a can $1.29

Support the the STORE that your Community.

Support STORE thatSUPPORTS SUPPORTS your community Shop 3/2320 Silverdale Road, SILVERDALE Shop 3/2320 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale

Tel:4774 4774 1986 Tel: 1986

www.mulgoagazette.com.au

Mid February-Mid March 2010

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