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Local Luddenham First Aid Hero Receives Top Honour St John Ambulance NSW (St John) is proud to announce local

Luddenham resident, Lyn Berghofer, has been recognised for dedicating a remarkable 47 years of voluntary service at the organisation’s 2015 Annual Awards.

Ms Berghofer received an esteemed Service Medal of the Order at a ceremony held at Sydney University on Saturday 17 October.

The achievement follows Ms Berghofer’s admission as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John in May 2015, a prestigious honour awarded to members who have provided outstanding service.

Ms Berghofer joined St John at just 11 years of age. Since then, she has taken on countless roles across multiple NSW divisions, including Superintendent for the Sydney Western Region, where she oversaw the management of almost 150 volunteers.

For Ms Berghofer, a rewarding part of her volunteering experience has been providing training and mentoring to young people. She recalls a memorable occasion when, years later, a past student thanked her for failing them twice before they successfully passed a map reading course.

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So, November is upon us. Many of us are already caught up in the crazy rush to prepare for Christmas.

I think we all have that one friend who is well organised ahead of time, with gifts already purchased, wrapped and labelled; with the Christmas dinner menu planned and all the trimmings ready and waiting. And then there's the rest of us....

From Local Heroes to Business Award winners, to the latest updates on the Western Sydney Airport, we've got something for everyone in this edition of your Community News.

We have the perfect recipes for a relaxing afternoon on the deck, by the pool with friends and family on page 13; and the latest update from the Warradale Men’s Shed on page 19.

With plenty to do and see, don't forget to check out our Community Noticeboard on page 21.

There's no reason to look back when you have so much to look forward to.

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DamFest is over for another year and what an incredible day. The weather gave us a fright early but in the end could not have been better.

So many people to thank. All our sponsors including Wollondilly Shire Council, Wallacia Hotel, Vesta Homes, Allam Property Group, Silverdale Ridge, Outback Steakhouse and Shannons.

Thanks to Councillor Judith Hannan for being our wonderful MC. Mayor Simon Landow, and Wollondilly MP Jai Rowell for opening the event as well as Taylor Clarke for her inspiring

acknowledgement to country.Also all of our incredible volunteers and WSNC staff - especially

Vikki and Helena.We would also like to thank Council’s maintenance guys Brett

Shannon and John, who have worked their butts off from dawn till dusk to ensure that everything ran smoothly for DamFest.

Most of all we would like to thank the local community without whom there would be no DamFest. By the community for the community.

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FAITH – ANGLICAN PARISH OF MULGOA

Article Written + Submitted by: Parishioner Margaret

Sunday Service Times: 8:30am St Thomas’ Mulgoa10:30am St Paul’s Warragamba. 7pm Glenmore Park Anglican Church

The first Anglican Church service in Mulgoa was held in a barn by the Rev Thomas Hassal in 1827. He only came to Mulgoa once a month and was known as the Galloping Parson due the vast area he had to cover on horseback! The Church was eventually built in 1838 and the Church services are held every Sunday with the 8:30am service at St Thomas in Mulgoa, the 10:30am at St Pauls in Warragamba and the Sunday evening Youth service attending Glenmore Park Anglican Church.

The pipe organ in St Thomas was built in England in 1865 and replaced the seraphine looked similar to a piano but had reeds operated with foot bellows. The new organ was originally hand pumped and was restored in 1973 and fitted with an electric blower. It is a relatively small organ and was documented by John Stiller during a visit on 10 March 1984. He said “This instrument is an extremely fine example of a J.W. Walker organ, since it has survived in such a remarkably pure state of preservation. The historic value of this organ is enhanced by the presence of original console fittings, such as stop heads, stop labels the keyboard and all the original pipework with the cone-tuning of the open metal pipes retained.” The original mechanical key and stop actions have been preserved as well as the hand-blowing apparatus.

You can listen to the organ being played most Sunday morning services, and it will also be played at the Evening of Music and Entertainment on Friday 4th December.

The Riverland Harmony Chorus will be singing some beautiful Christmas songs and there will also be carol singing and some fun entertainment from our local musicians and magician.

Entry is free and the evening starts at 7.30pm. Please contact Margaret on 0407 230 499 with any queries.

Matt Olliffe is on extended leave until the beginning of next year and in the meantime, the Rev Howard Barnett will be working in the parish.

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Remembrance Day Service in WarragambaMany of us stop what we are doing at exactly 11am on

November 11 each year to dedicate a minute of silence for those who have died in war. Remembrance Day was originally called Armistice Day and commemorates the end of the hostilities for World War I, the Great War. The signing of the Armistice occurred on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

On the First Anniversary of the Armistice, in 1919, one minute’s silence was instituted as part of the main commemorative ceremony. After the end of World War II in 1945, the Australian and British governments changed the name to Remembrance Day as an appropriate title for a day which would commemorate all war dead.

The annual Remembrance Day service in Warragamba is held at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park opposite the Town Hall. The service starts at 10.45am and one minutes silence will follow the playing of the Last Post. Students from Penrith Anglican College will lead the singing of ‘Abide with me’ and the National Anthem.

This year there will be the unveiling of 27 plaques on the new ANZAC memorial wall. These plaques are dedicated by local people to their relatives who fought in the First and Second World Wars.

Poppies were among the fi rst fl owers that came from the battlefi elds of northern France and Belgium during World War I and the red poppy has been used as a symbol of remembrance. Poppies are available for purchase at Warragamba Newsagency.

Remembrance Day Wednesday

November 11

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Pastor’s CornerI recently read this story: A blind boy sat on the steps of a

building with a hat by his feet. He had a sign which read: “I am blind. Please Help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. When a man came walking by, he took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. Then he took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words on the back. He put the sign where it was, so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were going. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?” The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way. I wrote: ‘Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.”

It is all about our perspective of life, isn’t it? We read about world events, that horrify us; then sometimes they come much closer, far too close. Events like, the shooting of a normal family man, who worked as an accountant, for the police department. That man went to work, just as normal, not knowing that on that very day, he would lose his life. Someone asked me: Why would God allow that to take place? There is no easy answer to that question, except to say, that God is a loving God, who wants the best for each of us; but in doing so, God gave us a free will, to live life as we choose to.

The Bible says “Finally all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:8-9). God Bless, Lyndon Rumsey

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“It meant that the student took the time to really study and learn the course content. They went onto become an ambulance driver in rural Australia – a job where map reading can make the diff erence between life and death,” Ms Berghofer said.

Ms Berghofer continues to be inspired by the commitment and selfl essness of St John volunteers.

“Our volunteers spend hundreds of hours of training in preparation to go on duty. When they’re out in the fi eld, often they’ll spend between fi ve to 15 minutes treating a person they’re unlikely to ever meet again,” Ms Berghofer said.

This year 62 volunteers will receive a Service Medal – a cohort that has collectively provided 1,375 years of service, and dedicated at minimum 81,420 hours of duty.

Based on tradition inherited through St John’s proud historical roots that date back 130 years, Service Medals are awarded to volunteers after 12 years of service, and for every fi ve years thereafter.

St John Commissioner, Didier Moutia, said to receive a Service Award was a testament to a volunteer’s commitment to gaining a high level of fi rst aid expertise, and their ongoing care for the health and safety of the NSW community.

“To be recognised for a profi cient year of service with St John

is an outstanding achievement. Annually, volunteers must complete advanced fi rst aid re-accreditation to ensure they are fully trained in the most up-to-date medical techniques, re-certify their CPR skills and complete a minimum of 60 duty hours of service,” Commissioner Moutia said.

“St John volunteers continue to donate their time to provide vital health services – whether it be while on duty at exciting high-profi le public events such as Sydney’s New Year’s Eve, events hosted by a local or regional communities, emergencies across NSW, or even when going about their day-to-day civilian lives – their work and commitment exemplifi es the critical importance of fi rst-aid skills.

“Often our volunteers are motivated to join St John as a way of giving back to the community. Throughout their years of service, they may learn leaderships and mentoring skills, travel to support disaster relief eff orts interstate or overseas and build life-long friendships,” Commissioner Moutia said.

His Excellency General The Honorable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of NSW and Deputy Prior of St John, will offi ciate the ceremony and present recipients with their awards.

“Without St John, many social, community and sporting events would not be able to take place,” Governor Hurley said.

Local Luddenham First Aid Hero Receives Top Honour Continued from pg.1

Why not try making an ice cream pudding this Christmas? It can be made ahead of time and are perfect for a hot, Australian Christmas. Recipe in next month’s issue!


New Owners Welcomed at Mulgoa Post Offi ce

There’s been some exciting news for the local community, with new owners taking over the Mulgoa Post Offi ce. Neha and Hash Patel recently took over ownership, and come from a business

background. Neha previously managing a wholesale business whilst Hash worked for the Commonwealth Bank.

“We were looking for a small franchise business in a friendly community. The perfect opportunity came up with a post offi ce/newsagency hidden in the lower Blue Mountains” said Neha Patel.

The new owners have already brought with them some fresh, new changes to the business.

“Already we have returned and delivered over 250 old letters and parcels dating back to July last year. Customers with a PO Box have been supplied with a spare set of keys, which they previously didn’t have. We’ve also introduced a new range of gifts and greeting cards” Neha said.

The previous post offi ce and newsagency products and services will remain, as well as the friendly service you expect.

“The people of Mulgoa have been great and very welcoming. It is one very happy community” concluded Neha.

The trading hours for the Mulgoa Post Offi ce are 6:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday and 6:00am to 1:00pm on weekends.

New owners for Mulgoa Post Offi ce. Image supplied.


Last month the NSW Government announced a broader investigation into opportunities for new jobs and homes around the planned Badgerys Creek Airport

The new Western Sydney Priority Growth Area will guide new infrastructure investment, identify new homes and jobs close to transport, and coordinate services in the Luddenham area. They are currently at the early stages of investigations. The community and key stakeholders will be invited to view any plans that are prepared and provide feedback.

To register for updates and information on how you can take part please visit the Western Sydney Priority Growth

Area Web page.The other big news around town is that Sydney’s

Wonderland is coming to Luddenham, well that is the rumour, I can confi rm that they have approached Luddenham land owners, but no one is confi rming that they have sold to the Group, we can confi rm the photo on

their Facebook page is Adams Rd Luddenham.November will be sad for Luddenham with Vicary’s

Winery being closed & bulldozed to make way for the airport Vicary’s Winery opened its doors in 1923, while the Woolshed a much older building fi rst started operating in its current form in the mid 1970’s.

Coming up on Sunday the 15th of November at the Showground is the Rodstock Car Show & Swap Meet one of the biggest vehicle shows in Western Sydney.

See you there!

Latest @ Luddenham By Wayne WillmingtonWestern Sydney Priority Growth Area

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Western Sydney Airport Environmental Impact Study and Airport Plan Exhibited

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development have released the draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) and the draft Airport Plan for the Western Sydney Airport. These documents are available for community consultation until 18 December 2015. The Australian Government encourages you to have your say by making a submission on the Western Sydney Airport proposal.

An information session will be held at Warragamba Town Hall on Saturday 14 November from 12pm to 3pm. To assist residents Council has placed booklets called An airport for Western Sydney – Building Western Sydney’s Future which is a summary of the EIS and Airport Plan released by the Federal Government to places in Warragamba and Silverdale. For a copy of this booklet you can call into:

1. Warragamba/Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre, Weir Road, Warragamba

2. Silverdale Post Offi ce - 2320 Silverdale Road, Silverdale 3. Wollondilly Shire Council, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton

Or go to www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au to view the full EIS document. This website also has a useful mapping tool at http://westernsydneyairport.gov.au/resources/deis/noise-tool/index.aspx where you can enter your address and see where the airport will be located in relation to your own residence.

There will also be a page on www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au with a link to the submission page on the Western Sydney Airport website.

For more information, including how to make a submission, details of community information sessions and to view the draft EIS and draft airport Plan go to: www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au or email [email protected] or call 1800 038 160.


9-year-old Mulgoa First Aid Hero Saved Her Mum’s Life

Nine-year-old Nikita Stutchbury, a year four student at Mulgoa Public School, recently received a ‘Save a Life’ Award at the 2015 St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) Annual Awards.

The ‘Save a Life Award’ celebrates the knowledge and extraordinary actions of those who have used critical fi rst aid to save or sustain the life of another person.

All recipients had been nominated by their peers or a member of the community, and their heroic eff orts demonstrate that fi rst aid skills can be the diff erence between life and death.

Nikita was at home enjoying the school holidays with her mum and younger sister, when her mum collapsed. Nikita’s mum had lost her vision and was unable to speak because her lips and tongue had swollen – she was suff ering an anaphylactic shock. Nikita took charge, and it was the skills she had learned through the St John’s First Aid in Schools Program that meant she knew what to do.

Nikita immediately called an ambulance and laid her mum on the fl oor until the paramedics arrived. Nikita bravely remained calm the whole time. She even looked after her sister, taking the fi ve-year-old into another room to make sure she didn’t become frightened by what was happening to their mum. The paramedics were able to give Nikita’s mum the required treatment. They said that what Nikita did helped saved her mum’s life.

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Last month I spent three days at Westfi eld Penrith promoting AD/HD Awareness Month. Shopping centres tend to bring out the worst in children and parents. Tired and harried parents. Tired, hungry, and overwhelmed children. It can be a volatile mix involving frustration, yelling, smacking, put-downs, and threats of abandonment. I’ve seen adult temper tantrums of extraordinary magnitude.

So, as I go to Westfi eld on the occasions when I am promoting the work that I do, I go with some trepidation about what I will see, hear, and feel. Well, this time I was most pleasantly surprised. On quite a few occasions I saw children who were very upset, having a moment. And how did the parents respond? They stopped to give their child a hug and a kiss. It was that simple. It was heart-warming. The parents realised that their child wasn’t giving them a hard time, they were having a hard time.

I heard Dr Justin Coulson speaking on the radio the other week. He does very good work and has a website called “Happy Families”. He provided an interesting analogy. If your child could not swim and fell into a swimming pool, what would you do? Would you yell at her, and tell her how stupid she is for falling in? No, you would jump into the pool and save her. And then what would you do? You would teach her how to swim. And that act of learning to swim can take quite a long time, involving much patience, practice and repetition - conquering fear, and celebrating achievements.

Children’s behaviour is the same. They are not giving YOU a hard time. Kids are little. They are learning how to manage themselves and how to navigate this big, scary, and wonderful world. They need us to help make things better, and to guide them how to manage their emotions and actions. And they need this, from us, over and over and over again. It’s our job to be the bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind person in the relationship (Circle of Security) and to teach our kids to go forward with courage and care.

And please know this, it is OK for you to ask for and receive help to be the best parent you can be. We are all in this together.

Nikita Stutchbury Mulgoa First Aid Hero. Image supplied.


Warragamba Preschool Spring FairSpring into action

and come along to Warragamba Preschool’s annual Spring Fair on Saturday 21st November 2015. Let’s show our community how GREAT we are!

Warragamba Preschool will host its Spring Fair featuring several local stalls, face painting, kids craft, jumping castle and Outback Steakhouse sausage sizzle.

The children have also been very busy making their very own art works for our Art Exhibition that will be on display and for purchase at the Spring Fair; all of the children have been so excited to be making something so special.

The Spring Fair will be Warragamba Preschool’s major fundraiser for the year to help purchase equipment and resources for the children to enjoy.

The fair embodies the preschool philosophy of community involvement and hopes to attract many of its current students, siblings and families from Warragamba, Silverdale, Wallacia, Mulgoa, Werombi, The Oaks and surrounding areas.

The preschool was also recently awarded an Exceeding rating in all Quality Areas of the National Quality Framework and provides an opportunity for all families to come along and speak to the educators and tour the preschool.

Join in the festivities on Saturday 21st November from 8am to 2pm at the preschool grounds 6 Weir Rd, Warragamba.

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WHAT’S COOKING

Mexican Hot DogsEasy • Time 20min • Serves 4

Pink Peppered Berry JuiceSuper Easy • Time 5min • Serves 2

Ingredients • 2 Middle Rashers Bacon, Trimmed, Halved Lengthways• 4 Thin Beef BBQ Sausages• 4 Hot Dog Rolls• 1/3 Cup (80g) Chargrilled Capsicum, Thinly Sliced• 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Jalapeno Chilli• 2/3 Cup (70g) Grated Cheese• 1 Avocado, Stone Removed, Peeled, Chopped• Barbecue Sauce, To ServeMethod1. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each sausage, starting at

one end and using halved toothpicks to secure at both ends.2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon

wrapped sausages for 6 mins, turning until bacon is crispy and sausage is cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Remove toothpicks.

3. Preheat a grill on high. Cut hot dog rolls almost all the way through. Place a sausage in each hot dog roll. Top with capsicum, jalapeno pepper and sprinkle with the Mexican cheese. Place under grill for 2-3 mins or until cheese melts. Top with avocado and barbecue sauce.

Source: taste.com.au/recipes/41083/mexican+hot+dogs?ref=weeknightinspiration

Ingredients • 1 (130g) Ripe Yellow Nectarine, Skin on, Stone Removed• 3-4 Large (120g) Strawberries, Washed + Hulled• 200g Seedless Watermelon Flesh• 1/4 Cup Frozen Raspberries• 200ml Organic Apple Juice (No Added Sugar)• 1 Teaspoon Crushed Pink Pepper Corns Method1. Place the nectarine fl esh, strawberries, watermelon and

raspberries in a Breville Kinetix Control blender. Add the apple juice and half the pepper. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until smooth.

2. Pour into chilled glasses and sprinkle over the remaining pepper.Source: taste.com.au/recipes/34695/pink+peppered+berry+juice

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Elders Real Estate Penrith and Wallacia recently won the ‘Real Estate Agency’ Award at the Penrith City Local Business Awards held at Penrith Panthers. For owner Damian Sexton and his team, winning the award has been a great accomplishment. “This awards shows that my team and I’s hard work and dedication has been noticed throughout Penrith, Wallacia and the surrounding suburbs.

The team is ecstatic to know that their clients and landlords are happy with their work and went out of their way to vote for

us. It shows that the time, eff ort and dedication it took for all members of the team to open our second offi ce and have it up and running so smoothly and quickly has paid off ” said Damian.

Having worked in real estate for many years, but only being an owner for just over two, Damian is pleased with the goals his team is achieving.

“This shows me that I am heading in the right direction and have picked the right team to back me and help grow the business. We would like to say a massive thank you to all those who have supported us and helped us become the business we are today” he said.

Finally, Damian has some words of wisdom for anyone wanting to start a new business. “Starting your own business can be scary and a lot of people don’t look into the daily background work that is involved in keeping an offi ce running. When opening your own business the most important thing to focus on is having the right people working for you and helping you grow” he explained.

Elders Real Estate Penrith and Wallacia are located at 348 High Street, Penrith and 1/1 Park Road, Wallacia.

They can be contacted on; for Penrith 4732 5055 or at www.penrith.eldersrealestate.com.au for Wallacia 4773 9511 or at www.wallacia.eldersrealestate.com.au

0412 362 788 or 0418 735 850*We Also do large area weed spraying (Lantana, Blackberry, Blackthorn, etc)

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ABN: 66 745 151 441

Elders Real Estate Penrith and Wallacia Wins Award

Local Business Award Winners – The Elders team. Photo credit: EventPix

Emma Grima, a long term resident of Silverdale, has returned to off er small business and personal accounting and tax expertise to our local communities. With over 19 years’ experience, she off ers fl exible appointments through a mobile service as well as consultations in her home offi ce.

To keep up with the ever changing tax laws and technology, as a Certifi ed Practicing Accountant (CPA) Emma needs to maintain at least 40 hours of CPD a year which give you confi dence for a forefront service. Emma provides accounting & tax solutions made simple.

Emma is also excited about how cloud accounting has changed the way small business owners can manage their business and works together with you, staff and bookkeepers to ensure you are using it most effi ciently. Emma also loves getting involved in her local community and strongly supports local business. Call Emma today on 0403 204 907 or visit www.grimaaccounting.com.au.

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HEALTH MATTERS

One of the most often run examinations for back pain is a radiological scan - an X-ray, CT scan or MRI. All these scans are excellent in certain circumstances and they can add valuable information to a clinical picture. So many people with back pain request or even expect their GP to order a scan and are disappointed or even

upset when this doesn’t happen. However as highlighted in a quote from an ABC Four Corners report on Sep 28, 2015, ‘the truth is, many of the scans, tests and procedures ordered by medical practitioners are wasteful, unnecessary and potentially harmful’! So if on occasion your GP denies you a scan for back pain they may actually be doing you & the public purse a favour.

I see patients scans & the accompanying reports almost every day. Scans reveal many things, such as vertebrae with fractures, trophic or Modic changes, vertebrae with altered shapes, fused vertebra; many types of bulging discs, loss of disc height, osteophytes (bony outgrowths from vertebrae), stenosed (blocked) spinal canals & nerve exits, facet joint arthritis, etc.

There are many causes of back pain, and proper diagnosis is

vital. In some cases what is revealed on a scan is very important and helpful. In the majority of cases (as suggested by experts in the Four Corners report) scans reveal little about the cause of back pain, nor for that matter about likely response to treatment. Still many patients come in having been told, based on scan results, that they’re just getting old and that there is little that can be done about their pain or their state of debility. These folk then simply put up with the pain which is often quite high, even with multiple medications.

While not every case of back pain will be fi xed with manual therapies and indeed some people may need surgery or other treatments, simple intervention with appropriate muscle elongation therapy can have surprising results. Using specifi c techniques we remove infl ammatory fl uids from back tissues & lengthen them so that tissue function normalises. With regular treatment over a few weeks or months depending on the severity of the problem in most cases chronic back pain goes completely, even in many long standing cases.

If you have a problem with a back injury or back pain why not come talk to us at BHW – see our ad for contact details

Article Written & Submitted by: Linda Cassell from Psychology Works 4 All P: 4773 3057 or 0421 507 191 E: [email protected]

COUNSELLING CORNER

Our lives, experiences, upbringings and families are all diff erent, but it would be fair to say that most of us set out quietly, hoping and secretly expecting to live a happy, successful and healthy life. This life would ideally be topped with some meaning and purpose, with a generous side order of solid and sustaining relationships.

But life doesn’t always go to plan or play fair….Watch any current aff airs show on any given day and you’re

bound to see someone who has come out the other side of some bizarre, horrifi c, near fatal, life challenging event. For those aff ected, it’s often a life-defi ning crossroad where everything changes, where they take stock of their lives and question what is truly important and alter their lives accordingly.

Author Matthew Johnstone, in his latest book, ‘The Big Little book of Resilience’, writes ‘I feel I’ve had a pretty blessed life but along the way there has been some defi ning moments. I had a near death experience following a massive asthma attacked; a friend and I were assault; he had his front teeth knocked out and I was chased by a guy with a knife who said he was going

to kill me. I stood a block from the World Trade Centre when it came down. And sporadically throughout my adult life, I have battled and thankfully overcome depression. All these events were horrible, painful and frightening but in many ways they forged the person, the father, husband and friend that I am today. I wouldn’t want to repeat any of the above but I wouldn’t want to change them either, mostly because I can’t. Collectively, they opened my eyes to what I hold dear and value in my life.’

Viktor Frankl , who miraculously survived three years in Nazi concentration camps including Auschwitz, wrote in his book ‘Man’s search for Meaning’ that while we may have little control over events in our lives, what we have paramount control over is how we respond to those events.

We all have a story. We all have a journey with both good and bad. We all have the ability to overcome diffi culty and grow from the experience.

Go to www.matthewjohnstone.com.au to read more about his story.

Don’t Let Your ‘Back Scans’ Defi ne You!

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PARENTS CORNERMONEY MATTERS

Loyalty is (now) a One-Way StreetIn the early 70’s I can remember going to the local Bank of NSW (now Westpac)

branch with Mum and Dad and my sisters to meet with the Bank Manager for a home loan. We were all dressed up and as we approached the door Dad turned to us kids and warned us sternly to be on our best behaviour, glaring at each of us and poking us menacingly in the chest.

Once inside, the Bank Manager greeted us by name, all of us, because that was our Bank and he knew us and we knew him. We went there all the time to bank Dad’s wages or to pay bills or any number of things.

The Bank Manager knew that my parents were dedicated, hard working and hon-ourable people and on the basis of their character as much as financial position he gave them a Home Loan. It was an age when the banks would back their clients in good times and bad, and in response earned the loyalty of their clients.

For better or worse things have moved on significantly since those days. Most transactions are done over the Internet and there is no personal relationship and as a result the Banks loyalty to their clients has also been lost.

Many of us remain loyal to our Bank because that’s what our Parents taught us. Sadly though, our loyalty counts for nothing. In fact Banks are more interested in at-tracting new customers than looking after existing clients.

Recently, APRA issued new lending requirements to banks and increased capital re-quirements. In response the Banks changed their lending rules in various ways and as I write this Westpac have just announced an increase in Interest Rates for existing customers!

Loyalty between Bank and Customer is now a one-way street and unfortunately cli-ent loyalty to their Bank is misplaced. If your Bank has declined a loan or isn’t offering you their best interest rate, talk to us. We can simply and easily tell you how much you can borrow and find you a great rate.

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Warradale Men’s Shed Update

If you recognise these blokes, you know they are not down at the pub!! Images Supplied.

WOW, wasn’t this year’s DAMFEST a great success – well it certainly was for the boys down at the Shed. With our reasonably priced drinks and super hotdogs, we sold out again by the early afternoon.

Our special thanks to the Mulgoa Bakery and Butchery for helping us out with the eats – and the way those hotdoggies went, the public know when they are on to a good bite, hence our sell-out!

Everybody is busy down the Shed and we have a bundle of orders for the Mynah Bird Traps – these take quite a while to assemble, so please be a little patient with us to complete your order – the birds will still be there waiting for you, so don’t worry, they will not fly away.

The lads have got a thing about wheels at the moment – it is

all to do with the rebuild of our truck, this is coming on slowly but surely.

Membership is increasing, so please come down and have a yarn, you do not need to have any special skills. Don’t sit at home – there’s nothing worth watching on T.V. anyway.

We are still successfully running our regular Friday Garage Sale after 10. a.m. and there is something new there every week.

Remember, we are easy to find – just opposite the Warragamba Worker’s Club on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9 to about 2. p.m.

For further info… contact Brian 4774 0276, Terry 4653 1943, Ron 4774 1343

P: 4773 8096 F: 4773 9107 A:1-7 Roma Avenue Wallacia E: [email protected] W: mybowlsclubs.com.au

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We practise responsible service of alcohol. For more information about problem gambling and help options, call G-line (Freecall) 1800633635.

Live Music

First Friday of Every Month


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

Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital

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

Services provided include:

For Appointments call

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Check out our website for more information

377 Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills – 4736 2027

Penrith City Local Business Award Winners!!!Wow!! We won the Pet Care Category in the Penrith City Local

Business Awards! I would like to thank my staff for always putting the client

fi rst, to everyone who voted for us and to our great clients who continually support us.

Winners are defi nitely grinners!! It was a great presentation night and we were all thrilled to walk up onto the stage to accept the award.

It is a fantastic feeling to almost triple your business from a 5 employee business to 14 employees within a 5 year period. Creating 9 jobs is an unexpected reward of running a small business.

I don’t work a day in my life. I love my job!

Guide Dog Puppy Raising

Well, Leo the 8 week old male Labrador arrived this week and he is soooo cute!! I can’t wait for you to meet him. He will come to the veterinary hospital every day with me and Pony, so there will plenty of opportunities to watch him grow and develop.

Of course being a normal puppy, he is mouthing everything and peeing everywhere. How much pee can come out of such a small puppy!!!! Ha-Ha! I could watch his antics all day, as he explores his new world of sights, smells and sounds. He will be starting Puppy Preschool at The Guide Dogs Centre in October and at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in November.

For more information: www.guidedogs.com.au.Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard

Hills Veterinary Hospital. Call 4736 2027 to make an appointment. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au.

Camille with Leo - Guide Dog in training.

Winners! The team at the Penrith City Local Business Awards. Photo credit: EventPix


WEEKLY EVENTS

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Saturday November 7

Wallacia Community Market Day8am to 3pm. Wallacia Hall Cnr Greendale Road & Roma Avenue - Wallacia. Bring the family, have fun & grab a bargainA wide variety of market stalls featuring Local arts, crafts, food & lots, lots moreLots of new & used wares Entertainment - Kids disco, fun photo booth, face painting.Displays of kids dance, martial arts, yogaEnjoy bacon & egg rolls, sausage, sandwiches, drinks.For all enquiries email: wpahall@gmail.

com contact: Ellena on 0403 738 500

Wednesday November 11

Memorial Park, Warragamba. 10.45 amRemembering 70 years ending WWII, signing of amnesty WWI, and all wars defending our country.


Lung Support Group(2nd Wednesday of each month) 10 - 12pm Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre 19 Bringelly Road Kingswood.$3 to cover tea and coff ee. Followed by Lungs in action exercise class run by a qualifi ed instructor. 12 - 1pm - FREE Enquires: John 4735 1542 or

Gloria 4733 8926


Arthritis NSW (2nd Wednesday of each month)Penrith Branch MeetingCWA Hall, Tindale St, Penrith. Coff ee available from 9:30amFurther details - Diane 9623 9789

Thursday November 12

Red Cross Penrith Branch Meeting(2nd Thursday of each month)CWA Hall Tindale St, PenrithCoff ee available from 9:30am Enquires: Diane 9623 9789

Sunday November 15

Penrith City National Servicemens Association of Australia(3rd Sunday of the month)Penrith RSL Club at 10:30am.New members and visitors welcome. Coff ee and tea provided

River Valley Singers Singer wanted for newly formed groupWednesdays 7pm to 9pm at PenrithPaceway Phone 47351675 or 0402 669 640

Monday November 16

(3rd Monday of each month)Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Dinner Meeting at Panthers Penrith arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm meal and meeting - cost $26 (bookings essential). Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. Enquires: Yvonne Boorer on 0413 559 711

Monday November 16

The next meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held at 6.30pm in Lecture Room 1, Learning & Development Unit, located in the Nepean 2 building, (formally known as the SWAHS 2 building) Nepean Public Hospital.Our Guest Speaker will be Merv Adlington from the Penrith Community Men’s Shed who will speak on the role and value of Men’s Shed’s.All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefi ts off ered by our Support Group whose motto is YOU ARE NOT ALONE.Enquiries: prostatesupport.org.au or David

Wilkinson, President 1300 13 38 78


Solo Circle of Friends(3rd Thursday of each month)For single men & women 55 yrs & over who enjoy lunches, dinners, outings etc. Come and join our friendly group. To join, send self addressed

envelope to Secretary, PO Box 7557, South

Penrith NSW 2750


Blue Mountains Parkinson’s Support Group (3rd Thursday of every month)Meet us at Springwood for morning tea, guest speakers, and support for suff erers and carers of Parkinson’s Disease. Enquires: Viv or Barry for

initial contact on 0404 836 921 or 47 379141.

Friday November 20

Ladies Christmas Craft Night 7pm. Cost is $10. Warragamba Baptist Church. RSVP is by 15th November to:

Wendy 4774 1569 or Judy on 4733 3637

Saturday November 21

Warragamba Spring Fair8am-2pm. Outback Steakhouse Sausage Sizzle, Face/Hair Painting, Variety of Stalls, Jumping Castle, Cake Stall, Kids Craft6 Weir Rd, Warragamba. Free entry

Sunday November 29

Hubertus Country Club Markets(Last Sunday of each month)8:30am start. Household goods, bric-a-brac, arts and crafts, plants, food and refreshments. 205 Adams Rd, LuddenhamBooking and Enquires: Cheryl 0416 792 719

Friday December 4

An evening of music and entertainmentSt Thomas Church, St Thomas Road, MulgoaFeaturing Christmas songs with The Riverlands Harmony Chorus. Carol Singing, Musicians and even some magic fun! 7:30pm Followed by light refreshments Free entry.Enquires: Margaret 0407 230 499

Saturday December 5

Mulgoa Landcare Group (1st Saturday each month)9am - 1pm. Phone: 0411 487 512 for venue. Market at Uniting Church, Northern Road, Luddenham. Cancer Council Rose Bushes FOR SALE.

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

Every Monday

6pm – 7.30pm

Warragamba Junior Guides (Ages 7-10)Enquires: Julie 0414 619 382

Every Monday/Wednesday & Friday

9am – 2pm

Warradale Men’s Shed is a place where men can socialise, talk about their problems and build new friendships. We are a member of the “Australian Men’s Shed Association” Come to us if you have time on your hands or just want to sit around yarning.. We are at 10 Eighteenth St, Warragamba (opposite the Worker’s Club). Try your hand at woodworking, gardening etc. We welcome, we listen, we help. Try us. Roll up any time. Enquires: Terry: 4653 1943

Ron: 4774 1343 Brian: 4774 0276

Every Tuesday

11am – 12pm

Never Too Old To Make Music!Come and sing, reminisce, play instruments and make music with the team from Nordoff -Robbins for a fun hour of interactive music-making. It’s a great free community music session generally suited to Seniors.Venue: Woodriff Function Room, Panthers, Mulgoa Road, PenrithEnquiries: penrith.panthers.com.au/

activities-in-penrith/music-therapy/

Every Wednesday

Rotary Club of Wallacia-Mulgoa ValleyCost of meal $20.00 per head (One course, Plus tea coff ee/BYO Alcohol)To book, contact Jan Bradley on 0428

289 919. Expressions of interest for

Guest Speakers, please call Jan or email:

[email protected]

Every Wednesday

6.30pm – 8.30pm

Warragamba Girl Guides 10-14 years of ageEnquires: Gabrielle 0409 042 136

Every Thursday

9am – 10am

Gentle Exercise GroupDo you want to join a friendly group with lots of laughs & social interaction? Work at your own pace. Memory & Relaxation Techniques. A great way to improve: Osteoporosis and Arthritis problems, Co-ordination & Balance Warragamba Town Hall. Cost: $3 Enquires: 4774 1273

Every Thursdays

7pm – 9:45pm

Love Modern Jive dance lessons and social group for over 18’s. Get fi t, learn to partner dance and meet new friends. Beginners, couples and singles welcome. $10 for members, $15 casual per session. For more information call

Andrew 4730 3300 Or visit Facebook:

facebook.com/lovemodernjive


I am Fire – Bushfire Awareness CampaignThe Rural Fire Service has a new campaign to raise awareness

about when to leave when a bush fi re is heading towards you. The message is simple, know your risk and get ready to leave. A devastating bush fi re may only be a few fl ying embers away. You need to be prepared.

The campaign “I am Fire” is currently being aired on TV and radio and encourages residents to think seriously about how prepared they are for a bush fi re emergency. This is the video message,

“I am Fire, I can leap four lane highways, I can send burning power poles crashing down. I can radiate heat so extreme it can shatter windows and melt tyres. So if you’re going to drive to escape me, don’t wait until it’s too late. Fire has a plan, do you? Take simple steps like planning how and when you will leave.”

There are a series of short video clips at rfs.nsw.au that provides tips for being prepared for a bush fi re emergency. These include:

• Travel Smart – free apps you can access that keep you informed about impending fi re danger

• Fire Danger – know the signs• Don’t give fi re a chance• Get prepared for bush fi re season and make your bush

fi re survival plan now.“We are proud to be working closely with the Southern

Highlands RFS Team again this year to assist our community

with important messages about preparing for the fi re season ahead,” says Mayor, Cr Simon Landow.

Inflatable and Prefabricated PoolsYour inflatable pool could be a huge risk to your children if it

is not fenced.In the last few years, inflatable and prefabricated DIY pools

have become popular alternatives to the cost of a full size pool and many are installed without first consulting Council. These pools pose the same risk to children as larger pools and will require approval if they have the capability to hold more than 2,000 litres.

Penalties apply for pools that are installed without approval, where a pool is not registered or where a child-resistant barrier is not installed or maintained.

• $550 fine if pool is not fenced• $220 fine if it is not registered• $1500 if there is no development consent If members of the public have concerns with the suitability

of their pool safety provisions, Council provides a service where pool fencing and isolation barriers can be checked for compliance by authorised officers for a nominal fee.

If you have any questions relating to pool isolation requirements, please contact Council’s Building Team on (02) 4677 1100 for assistance between 8am and 10am weekdays.

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P: 4773 4478 | M: 0419 993 723CALL US FOR AN OBLIGATIONS FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION

Carports

ABN: 27 109 556 890

®

Flowers for all occasions

Silverdale 4774 2316 or 0409 120 798

Ann’s FlowersBoxed Arrangements for Birthdays, Anniversaries etc,

Corporate Events, Special Occasions & FuneralsCall Today!

Bobcat, 4.5T Excavator,

Rock Breaker, Auger, Bogie Tipper Alan Summerhayes

Excavations

A S E

Large or small detail excavation

Phone: 4774 2222 Mobile: 0416 266 566

Bobcat skid-steer loader5.5T Excavator

Rock Breaker, Auger, Bogie Tipper

You will never ever know if you never ever phone

0417 770 962

Wallacia 2745

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

M & S VELLA EXCAVATIONS

4773 3217 or 0419 280 772

• Truck, Bobcat Skid Steer Loader, Excavator Hire • Auger, Forks & Hammer

• Rubbish Removal & Site Cleaning • Landscaping, Turf & Plants

• Retaining Walls

0419 018 866Lic No. 219463C

GIFTS

FLORIST

EXCAVATIONS

EXCAVATIONS

EXCAVATIONS

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Lic No: R84571

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs

0422 765 397‘Service with a smile’

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

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

HAIR & BEAUTY

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN

EXCAVATIONS

PENRITH GAS SHOP Save Money – Switch to GasGas room heating servicing/repairs

Hot water repairs / replacement – Gas appliance conversions LPG to Natural Gas –

New heater sales YOUR ONE STOP GAS SHOP

4731 1208

HOT WATER / GAS HEATING

ABN 39 080 844 426 | AFSL 225 047

For all your General Insurance Needs

Your Local Insurance Specialists

• Motor Vehicle• Business• Public Liability

• All other General Insurance Products

[email protected]

4731 8711

4732 4566 fax: 4732 4588

www.jandlkitchens.com

Open Mon – Thurs 7.30am - 4pm Friday 7.30am - 2pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Quality Affordable KitchensEnquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom at Unit 1/6 Coombes Dr, Penrith

KITCHENS

INSURANCEGARAGES

ELECTRICIAN

24 E y Swww.rondys.com.au

4737 9990 0423 877 630

Kevin Ryan0418 480 753

Lic No. 60523C

Specialising in• Kitchen renovations• Replacing benchtops and doors to existing kitchens

KITCHENS

Shop 8 NK Centre 450 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750

1300 664 661

Delivering to Sydney + Central Coast + Wollongong

lollylicious.com.au

Delicious Chocolate Bouquets!

MULTI-AWARD WINNING


Phone Daniel

0410 602 502 LICENCE NUMBER: 221268C

BLUE SKY SHUTTERS

www.blueskyshutters.com.au

Plantation Shutters Blinds Security Doors

Call Peter 0414706142 or 0247336214

ABN 32 076 084 403

20yrs exp.

Sue’s Sanctuary......for massage and healingWe specialise in Relaxation, Remedial, Sports,

Contact Susan or Chanelle4774 1074 or 0414 741 [email protected] appointments

For more information on treatments

MOBILE MECHANIC & AUTO ELECTRICIAN

LIC: MVRL49778 | ABN 28 810 399 437

0434 217 614

[email protected]

ROLL ON

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T’S

MOBILE LAWNMOWERMOBILE LAWNMOWERREPAIRSREPAIRSCall BertCall Bert

0419 981 0010419 981 001Repair & servicing of all makes of

mowers, chainsaws & line trimmers

0417 423 1660417 423 166Free Call

Glen Baragry

4736 5136 0418 638 845

Professional . Pride . PerfectionProfessional . Pride . Perfection

PLUMBING

PET CARE - GROOMING

Dog Grooming Salon and Pet

Boutique

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith, 4722 9492.

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

ALL AREASAll General Painting

No job too big or smallFree quotes - No obligation

0402 008 936Lic No. 221820C

Steve J’s Painting ServicesSteve J’s Painting ServicesPAINTER

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, Rainwater Tanks.

Call your local Plumber on: P: 4727 2727 M: 0410 638 342

No Job Too Small Lic. 158889C

4773 8744 or 0410 638 342

PLUMBING

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

PAINTER

MOBILE MECHANIC

4722 3503

ESSENTIAL BODYWORKSMassage Therapy

REMEDIAL – SWEDISH/RELAXATION COUPLES – SPORTS – PREGNANCY – REFLEXOLOGY

DAY SPA PACKAGES – HOT STONE THERAPY For health and Wellbeing

Located Inside Insignia Hair & Day Spa ABCOE Centre

14/69 York Road, Penr

Available Onlinemassage

DA Lawn, Garden & Handyman servicecall David 4774 2234

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

LAWNS & GARDENS

MASSAGE

MASSAGE

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

PROMPT & RELIABLE“SATISFACTION IS OUR POLICY”

Family Business Est. 30 Years

LICENSED PLUMBERS, DRAINERS GASFITTERS

0415 249 677Lic. No. 39212C

PLUMBING

PLUMBINGPET CARE - GROOMING

OUR BUDGET MOBILE

DOG WASH & clipping

service, WILL KEEP

YOU & YOUR DOG

HAPPY

4774 0026

0417 262706

WE COME TO YOU

West Pet Care

Gardens, Decks, Retaining Walls, Turfing, Irrigation,

Paving & Garden MaintenanceCall Ben

0448 844 314

HERITAGE LANDSCAPES & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Licence No. 223594C

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

4774 2440Deliveries Available

Open 7 days

SILVERDALESAND & SOIL

KITCHENS

Your local kitchen, bathroom & laundry renovation specialist based in Mulgoa and servicing the Penrith,

Wollondilly and Blue Mountains district.

www.kitchenvision.com.au Lic No: 236100c


Choose FIRST PLACEin your chosen CATEGORYAsk us how!

[email protected]

Michael Wentworth Plumbing and

Excavation Pty Ltd

Absolute quality work for anything that involves :

Call 0414 244 555Lic# 126633C

WelcomeChinese Restaurant

Michael and Sally WuShop 2, Lot 1, Weir Rd, Warragamba

Fully licencedAir conditioned

Take away serviceFunction Catering

EFTPOS, Bankcard, Visa & Mastercard Welcome

4774 1944

Open Monday - Saturday (Closed Sunday) for Lunch & Dinner

Open Mothers and Fathers Day

WWW.MATTSSKIPBINS.COM.AU 0432 696 812

2 Cubic Metre from $2203 Cubic Metre from $3204 Cubic Metre from $4206 Cubic Metre from $6208 Cubic Metre from $7209 Cubic Metre from $820

CASH OR CARD WELCOMEConditions Apply.

TIME FOR A CLEANOUT?

$

MATT’S SKIP BINS0432 696 812

For any enquiries please contact(M) 0401 554 811 (E) [email protected]

(W) www.ryanmanfieldplumbing.com

Licenced in

We are qualified in general maintenance including but not limited to

Licence # 218884C

or find us on or

Our Services Include:

ABN 91 265 262 565

PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Lic No 86216C

0418 446 590 4773 8634

TM

CHEAP SKIP BINSEnvironmentally friendly recyclable waste

LOCALLY OWNED4735 4007 / 0408 025 232Bins ranging from 2m³ to 7m³

• Remove all types of rubbish & scrap metal • Cash for cars • Prompt & reliable

• Competitive price for domestic & commercial

Licence No.239747C

Paul’s Tiling

Mobile: 0439 664 866

Moosehead Woodworks

0419 634 323

Cabinets & Woodwork

MULGOA VETERINARY CLINIC1284 Mulgoa Rd Mulgoa

4773 9091Please phone for an appointment

RUBBISH REMOVAL WINDSCREENS

WOODWORK

VET

TILING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TREE SERVICESROOFING

WINDOW CLEANING

Prestige AutoglassLOCAL MOBILE SERVICE

Ph: 0422 388 077

Off The CuthWINDOW CLEANING

Mob: 0425 217 566

PLUMBING

RESTAURANT

Wallacia Plumbing

Tel: 4773 8698 Mob: 0418 610 509

Greg Beatson Wallacia

Plumber Drainer N.G. & L.P. Gasfitter Backflow Prevention Accredited Hotwater Systems Repaired and Replaced

Lic No. L9397

Wallacia Plumbing

PLUMBING


Serving Pizza, Pasta, Steak and Seafood Dishes

Italian Ristorante

Pietro the chef creates delicious dishes

SMS or Phone: 0407 431 043

Phone Orders on Party Enquiries on 0407 431 043

Now Fully

Licensed Gluten FreePizza & Pasta

Yummy Creative Friendly Delicious TastyTraditional Seasonal Sensational

www.pietro.com.au

Lunch or Dinner Bookingsor

Having a House Party?

Book your Christmas Party

Today!

Having a Function?

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NOWDon’t leave it till the last minute!

Mulgoa Valley Gazette November 2015

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