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Issue 31: Thursday 14 October 2010
Community members are invited to “pack a picnic” and enjoy a self drive open garden tour of Wybong and Sandy Hollow. Entry fee is just $10, with all funds raised supporting the Steve Walter Foundation in aid of Childhood Cancer. Tickets and maps are available from Denman Information Centre or at Sandra’s at Sandy Hollow. For more details please call Kerrie on 0429 673 184
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 2 MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
I hope all students had an enjoyable and Our students would be amazed to learn that the relaxing holiday and are prepared for a Korean school day starts at 8.20am and finishes productive term. At the end of last term we at 9pm. There is much to learn from our Asian farewelled the Year 12 class of 2010. Mr neighbours, and much to be thankful of to be Davidson as Year Adviser was overwhelmed by Australian. Wherever we live it is important to the maturity and sensitivity demonstrated by learn from each other and understand and his students. Thank you to the catering team of respect different cultures. parent helpers who made the Year 12 Farewell an enjoyable and delicious event.
Higher School Certificate
Year 12 students commence the formal Higher School Certificate examinations today. Business Studies is the first exam and we wish all students the best of luck throughout the examination period. Once again this year the examinations are under the expert supervision of Mrs Elaine Sparrow and will take place in the Great Hall.
I would like to thank Mrs Sparrow and her team of helpers for the ongoing support of our Darren Noonan students during the external examinations. Principal
Korean Study Tour Coming events Over the break I had the opportunity to visit Korea as part of a delegation from New South October Wales. As a guest of the Korean Government I Week1 joined nine other principals from across the State. The country was decimated in the 1950’s Thursday 14 HSC exams begin when Australian troops joined international forces during the Korean War. A war in which Week 2 most people know little about, except for the popular TV series M.A.S.H. Thursday 21 Yr 7/8 Technology Camp
Friday 22 Yr 5 Assembly In a very short time period (50 years) the Korean economy has made an amazing turn around. Korea is now a world leader in manufacturing and technology.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 3 Primary News MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Primary News WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4 YEAR 1 & 2
It was great on Monday to see all of the Year 1 and 2 wrote some great sentences children arrive back safely, happily greeting when they were studying “Waddle Giggle each other after their two weeks of holiday. Gargle”.
We will be encouraging the children to wear their school hats for play as the weather will Here are just a few: be warming up, bringing with it the increased Over the mountain, in a pond swam a golden threat of skin cancer from exposure to higher yellow duck. UV. The school follows the policy of “No hat, Jemma Grady play in the shade”. Children without school Over a year and through a day grew a special hats to wear will be restricted to the COLA pink flower. area for play. Mekayla Towell Over the hill and through the town walked the The term will be quite busy with Kindergarten brown bird. transition and year 6 transition into secondary Jamie Constable school, swim school and the Canberra Over the ocean, through the coral swam the excursion as well as presentation days and rainbow seahorse. election of captains for 2011. Please ensure Tanja Sormaz that you regularly check the Ringer for Over the rainbow through the mist walked the upcoming events. sparkling unicorn. Tamara Sormaz. QUILT RAFFLE Through the monster forest under the trees
The quilt, kindly donated by Diane Byfield, roared the ugly monster. which was raffled to raise money for the Harrison Amidy Canberra Excursion was won by Janet Taylor. Our sincere thanks go to Diane for donating Ruth Hoye the quilt and to everyone who bought and sold tickets in the raffle. A special thank you goes to Wendy Hobday who spent many PRIMARY SPORT TERM 4 hours selling tickets.
NAPLAN RESULTS Children in Kindergarten to Year 6 will do sport on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays during We are quite pleased with how our Year 3 and Term 4. This will commence as of week 2 – 20 Year 5 students performed in the NAPLAN October and will run each Wednesday except which was conducted in May. Our Year 5 when Swim School is conducted (weeks 6 and students showed growth equal to the State 7 of the term). and Hunter Central Coast in all aspects of Literacy. Our Year 3 students performed best More information regarding swim school will be in writing, whilst our Year 5 students included in further copies of the Ringer. Please performed best in Grammar and Punctuation ensure that your child wears their school hat where they were above both the State and for all play during Term 4. Hunter Central Coast schools, and in Data and Measurement where their results were above Kristen Pringle the rest of the Region.
Parents who have not received their child’s NAPLAN report can collect them from the office.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 4 MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Secondary News YEAR 12 NEWS
At the end of Term 3 Year 11 parents and I would also like to make a special note of the students decorated and catered for the Year 12 Year 11 decorators during the day and helpers farewell. on the night. The following students worked happily during the day decorating Nick McLoughlin, Jey Rawlinson, Donna Smith, Zoe Nairne, Cassie Constable, Aggie Fedor, Kristen Hunt, Leanne Hobday and Jared Austin. The students who worked tirelessly on the evening gave up the opportunity to attend as guests and are to be congratulated on the wonderful job they did. Donna Smith, Sofya Hoole, Zoe Nairne, Connie Constable and Leanne Hobday are pictured above just before the evening began. Well done girls.
Special mention must also go to Liam Cronin (Year 7) who helped set up the P A system for the evening. Thank you Liam.
If this support and effort is an example of the spirit among the class of 2011 then Year 12 will be a successful year. On behalf of the Year 11 students I would like to thank those parents who helped with the decorating Kylie Austin, Cassie Constable and Di Inder and the parents who helped on the night, Kylie & Glen Austin, Anne Marie & Warwick Nairne, Cassie Constable and Carol McLoughlin. Without their help during the day decorating and the evening cooking the night would not have been so successful. Thankyou.
Year 11 wish Year 12 all the best of luck in the HSC.
J Hegarty Year Advisor
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STUDENT O THE WEEK
Name: Jade McConnell Year Group: 10 Favourite Subject: Maths Favourite pastime: Listening to Music Dream Career: Wealthy Entrepreneur Best school experience: Winning the Science and Engineering Challenge Best personal achievement: Dux of Year 6 Advice on how to stay Confident: Be yourself and don’t worry about what everyone else thinks.
ROAR Athlete Profile
Name: Will Taylor Year Group: 9 Favourite Subject: English Favourite sport: Football Favourite team: Bulldogs Favourite player: Andrew Ryan Best personal sporting achievement: Working out how to play Rugby Union Advice to young players: Pay attention to your coach
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ROAR REPORT
Congratulations to all of our students who All games or competitions organised by competed in sporting grand finals at the end external organisations that are school endorsed of the recent season and also to those who activities. were involved and had a go throughout the year. Training sessions where skills training requires physical contact between participants As our focus turns toward the summer sports schedule (Touch Football, Cricket and Swimming) it is timely that we consider safety Additional to this is the recommended use of in sport. suitable headgear and shoulder pads.
MOUTHGUARDS As ROAR is an ongoing program it is advised that all students wishing to participate in contact activities bring a mouthguard to all Whilst fitness and skill development is crucial sessions and events. Failure to do so will result to providing for safe participation in sport it is in withdrawal from certain activities. also important to utilise the correct equipment. WALLA RUGBY The Department of Education has a policy that mandates the compulsory use of In November the Australian Rugby Union will be mouthguards in Rugby League and Union hosting a Walla Rugby Gala Day that will invite based activities. With this in mind I have students from Merriwa Central School, St included the guidelines below. Josephs, Cassilis and Sandy Hollow in Years 3-6 to compete in a friendly tournament that will begin with Skills and Drills in the morning A mouthguard is a shock absorber for the session and then more formalised mixed tag teeth and jaw. When properly fitted, a games. mouthguard will protect teeth, stop them biting into the lips and can act as a shock absorbing layer between teeth to reduce Representatives from ROAR will assist the ARU concussion and jaw fracture. A mouthguard Development Managers in coordinating and should be comfortable to wear, have good running the day. Further information will be retention and fit, and cause minimal released in the coming weeks. interference of speech and breathing. These features are more likely in a custom fitted mouthguard. Adam Johnston
Mouthguards must be worn in the following circumstances:
All selection trials and games organised for any occasion by the school, the school's sporting zone, regional and / or state school sport association.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 7 CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Welcome Back! Our chooks and worms have enjoyed a lovely Welcome back everyone to Term 4! I hope holiday over the last two weeks as well. They you have all had an enjoyable holiday and a have made themselves quite at home at Anne- well earned break. I look forward to hearing Maree, Warwick, Brady, Corey and Zoe Nairne’s about the many stories of the great house. We would like to say a very big thank adventures you have all had over your you for looking after our chooks and worms holidays. As I type this it is hard for me to over the holidays. It was really great of you to believe that this is the last Term of 2010. We have them for this time. Lets hope they want to have many important and exciting events to come back to school after their wonderful look forward to during this term. I can not holiday! wait for the fun to begin! Kinder Transition – Term 4 2010 Pet Show Our Kindergarten transition, for children Thank you, thank you and thank you to wanting to start school at Cassilis Public School everyone for their involvement in our very in 2011, will commence this Wednesday 13 successful Pet Show on the last day of Term October at 2pm. We are all looking forward to 3. All children did a spectacular job on their meeting our new Kindergarten students on this speech and all pets were very well behaved. afternoon and getting to know you over the It is great to be able to put a face to the coming weeks. Thank you to those families that name of these many wonderful pets that I have rang to put their child’s name down for hear many stores about. It is truly obvious these transition sessions; however it is not too that all of these pets are an important late to put your child’s name down if you have member of their family. not already done this. We strongly recommend these sessions for our up and coming A huge thank you must also go to the P&C Kindergarten students. See you all on ladies who were able to supply us with Wednesday at 2pm! another scrumptious lunch. There were many empty plates and many full and content Active After Schools Program children and adults. Your hard work is very We all feel very fortunate to be involved in the much appreciated. Please take some time to ‘Active After Schools Program’, what a great enjoy some photos taken during the initiative it is! This term our funding continues afternoon. for this program. Once again we will be
Assembly offering a healthy afternoon tea and an hour of Assemblies this term will be held on odd physical activity for all children attending weeks, therefore we will be holding our first school. We strongly recommend all children assembly for Term 4 this Friday 15 October being involved in this program and would love 2010. We hope you can all join us. Assembly to see you all there. I know we all had great will start at 2:20pm of the Friday afternoon. fun last term participating in the many activities! This Term our sessions will be run of Thank you! a Wednesday afternoon, commencing after school. Final details and times will be advised next week.
Nit busters/Crazy Hair Day What a great success our last Nit buster crazy hair day was! The kids, and I must say hairdressers, had a fabulous time creating the craziest hair they could before leaving the salon. We will be running another session this Thursday 14 October 2010. We are looking forward to some wacky crazy hair styles!
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Our Crazy Hair Styles and Crazy Faces
Charlotte
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‘Ruby’ Raffle Awards Infants Room The Homework award for the last week of term 3 went to James Bibby and the Good behaviour award went to Angus Morton. Well done boys and keep up the good work!
Primary Room Lockie The winner of the good worker raffle was Schmidt Mathew Haydon and the Homework raffle showing went to Lockie Schmidt. the crowd Well done to both of you! his pet goat Pet Show Afternoon ‘Millie’
Taine Nash and his pet Yabby ‘Bob’ James Bibby and his pet dog ‘Charlie’.
Heath Schmidt and his pet goat ‘Marlee
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5/6 News
Welcome back to Term 4, we are pleased to an amazing job and let all the parents know see so many happy faces returning to school passwords so they could see what everyone this week. had been up to. K/1/2/3 enjoyed reading what the 4/5/6 children were doing so much that We welcome to the St Joseph’s School they wanted to have a go at blogging back to community Jemma Grady (Year 1), her them. So below are some of the messages brothers Jock and Sam as well as her parents directly from our SJM Canberra Excursion blog Heidi and Murray. We look forward to a long so that you can see how much fun everyone and happy association with you in our school. was having.
Hi Mum and Dad During the last week of Term 3 our 4/5/6 What have you been doing today? children visited Canberra with St Joseph’s I had a great day. We went to Parliament Primary School, Denman. They were busy House and did a mock Parliament. using their technology skills at the conclusion The filming took place outside on the lawns of of each day and showed parents and K/1/2/3 Parliament House. That was lots of fun. After how clever they were by blogging comments that we had Questacon. It was great fun. I about their day and the activities they had went on the Giant Drop. completed throughout the day. K/1/2/3 were Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. also busily learning about technology with the Hamish and Georgia absence of 4/5/6 and they became proficient in blogging comments back to the bigger Hi Mum, Dad and Emily children as well as putting together Today we went to Parliament House. We went PowerPoint presentations. to Questacon and were lucky enough to get an extra hour. When we came home we had K/1/2/3 worked in mixed age groups to insert dinner and now we are at Trivia. pictures onto slides and then include some Hope Emily is feeling better. form of commentary as to what was See you tomorrow happening in each picture. Then the fun really Cameron started as they mastered the insertion of Loving this blog – Mrs Gilbey is a legend…… pictures and changing backgrounds, they the news is so great to hear and its fab that began to animate the slides! We watched you are all having such a good time… them all on the Smartboard. It was a very Love you lots Brydie, entertaining afternoon for everyone. Mum xxx (Mrs Moore)
Mrs Gilbey was busy in the lead up to Hi everyone Canberra getting the blog organised (did you Are you having an awesome time? Because we know that blog stands for web-logging but is are having a great time. shortened to blog for ease of use??). She did
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Have you been to any great adventures? Did look forward to hearing all about the Canberra you have a fun time at laser tag? Were you excursion adventures as everyone settles back sick when you ate harry cake. Ha Jack and into what will undoubtedly be a busy term at Hazz the house is very quiet without you and St. Joseph’s. We also look forward to the many mum, dad, Sophie and Grace miss you. From exciting things that will be happening this term Clancy and Sophie – and can’t wait to see all these wonderful technology skills being put to use. Hi everyone, it’s Bailey, Mackenzie and Eliza. Guess what we learned on Tuesday!!!!! We There will be photos of our Canberra did power points about the Wetlands. It was adventures appearing in the coming weeks! great fun I love it. My group did 10 slides. Then we presented them to the class. By Eliza An Invitation to Celebrate a Saint Come join us On Wednesday we did information reports on and give thanks magpie geese, it was fun doing that. for the life of From Mackenzie. Blessed Mary
Today we have been learning about frogs MacKillop who, and learning their lifecycle. by her From Bailey dedication and love, played a Hi Mrs Whale, Mr Lannen, Miss Lasker and kids significant role in How are you going? Hope you are going well. the development We like all your messages that you have sent of education in us. We hope Harry a good birthday and a the Catholic good cake. Church in Australia. During We have been doing some Powerpoint this liturgy we presentations. We might get to show you would like to when you get back. We made them spin in dedicate the new building in the school and do over things. Today we made a frog grounds which will be known as the ‘MacKillop lifecycle. It goes from eggs to a tadpole and Room’. then it turns into a froglet and then it turns When: Friday 15 October 2010 into a frog. Where: The MacKillop Room We let the chooks out everyday. We get heaps Time: 11am of eggs everyday. Bring your lunch and join us as we celebrate From Adam, Caitlin and Kyle this wonderful occasion.
Yesterday in the morning we went to the War Mrs Frampton Memorial. Everyone’s names that have died in and Year 5/6 war are on the honour roll. It is pretty cool. Then we went to the EEC at old parliament house. We got to see how elections are run and then we got to have an election. The orange won! Then we went to the motel and got ready to go to Telstra Tower. Telstra Tower is massive and very cold on top. Jacob
As you can see there were some very exciting events taking place at the end of last term. We
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MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION
Easy Christmas Shopping from the Comfort of Alternatively, you may order online and will Home. receive the goods faster, delivered to your own address. If you take this option, please Welcome back to Term 4. It’s always a busy remember to recognise Merriwa Pre-school and term, and this year will be no different. Each Merriwa Activity Centre as the centre you are year the Merriwa Pre-school and Merriwa supporting. We will then benefit by receiving Activity Centre run a fundraiser which is also 20% of the total value of orders. a great benefit to their families. Just call in to collect these great catalogues if Parents receive catalogues of toys and craft you do not have them, or would like them for a items provided by Kangaroo Trading, Modern friend or another family member. No need to Teaching Aids and Educational Experience. have a child at the Centre to participate. All welcome to purchase. Happy shopping! You simply select your purchases and return the order form, together with payment (No Staff of Merriwa Pre-school Cash) by Friday 22 October 2010.
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 12 MERRIWA ACTIVITY CENTRE After School and Vacation Care Catering for 5 – 12 year olds
Welcome back everyone. Another busy, but Toy Catalogues very successful vacation period has passed in a Don’t forget to place your toy catalogue order. flurry. We crammed so much into the 9 days!! Why not place your order on line and your purchases will come directly to your door. What We had two out of town excursions this time an easy way to shop!! Orders and payment (no around. The first was to Scone to attend the cash please) are due in by 22 October. And community sports day and what a brilliant day don’t forget to mention Merriwa Pre-school/ it was. The children played football, soccer and Activity Centre when you place your order T Ball but the most exciting attraction was rock online. climbing wall. It was great to see some of the children conquer their fear and scale that rock. MAC Photo of the Week Our host, Scone Out Of School Hours Care made us feel very welcome and provided us Our happy with a delicious sausage sizzle lunch. A huge MAC thank you must go to Mrs Bowman and Yvonne group at Vidler for volunteering their precious time to Spears support us. Our trip could not have happened Point Park without your help. after a
morning We had fun while at the centre too. We did lots of ice of crafts, some structured and some directly Skating. from the children’s own imagination. The children made a very colourful scarecrow to oversee the Pre-school veggie garden. Watch out birds!! What is on at MAC Next Week? Fruit is served at every afternoon tea. Accreditation Monday – Cooking biscuits & playing board The accreditation process is finally complete. games/Noodles We are now fully accredited. Well done to all Tuesday - Painting/Hotdogs involved. If you would like to know more about Wednesday - Craft/Pikelets what this means please feel free to ask us Thursday - Group games/Sao’s and spread about it. Friday - Free play/Crumpets and milo
Pupil Free Days Activity Centre CRN (Afterschool Care) is Some eager parents are planning well in 55501702K and Vacation Care is 55501408J. advance and have asked if MAC will be open on There is also the potential for working mothers the two pupil free days at the end of the year. to receive up to 50% of the fees outlaid back in their tax returns. Yes, we will be open on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 December. We will be treating these days as Did you know your child can attend MAC per vacation care guidelines – open from for as little as $3 per session? Contact 8.30am (8.15 by prior arrangement) until 6pm. Centrelink to find out your child care benefit We know it might seem ages away but from (CCB). past experience we know how quickly the term passes by so it is not too early to book your See you next week. children in for one or both of these days. Jill, Julie and Staff The centre will then be closed from Monday 20 December until Tuesday 4 January 2011.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 13 ANGLICAN NEWS
Men’s Breakfast The October Men’s Breakfast will be held at the for the service of 9 Lessons & Carols followed Parish Hall on Saturday 30 commencing at by the Parish Christmas Party. 7.30am. Please come along and enjoy a delicious breakfast and fellowship. Cam Dates for your Diary Leggett will be the Guest Speaker. October 30 Men’s Breakfast October 11-15 Rev’d Mandy away Rev’d Mandy Away October 22-24 Synod in Newcastle Rev’d Mandy will be away from the Parish on November 27 Bush Eucharist, Parish Leave from 11-15 October. Picnic with Father Michael Davies and Brother Synod Joseph The annual Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle December 4 9 Lessons & Carols will be held Friday evening 22 October, followed by the Parish Saturday 23 and Sunday 24. Rev’d Mandy will Christmas Party attend along with our Synod representatives Deirdre Peebles, Jean Keeping and Ross Sentence of the Week Craven. Will not God grant justice to those who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in Trinity Markets helping them? Enid Holt has retired from the position of Luke 18.7-8 Manager of Trinity Markets due to ill health. Thank you Enid for the splendid job you have Quote of the Week done for 12 months. Olive Hancock will take Swallowing angry words before you say them is over from 14 October, assisted by Marj Ward, better than having to eat them afterwards. Lorraine (Mouse) Curtis, Sue Whitlock and Jean From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is Keeping. filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. The tongue has the power of life and Parish Christmas Party death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Please save the date of Saturday 4 December Proverbs 18:20,21
Events for this Week Friday 15 October 10am Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity Sunday 17 October 9am Eucharist at Holy Trinity
Please come and join us.
Jean Keeping
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 14 MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 15 MERRIWA ROTARY CLUB RECIPE OF THE WEEK ALMOND AND APPLE CAKE Merriwa Rotary extends an invitation to the residents of Merriwa to attend the Melbourne Cup Calcutta which will be held at the Merriwa Sports Club on the 1 November 2010. Sweep stake and Calcutta tickets can be purchased from the Newsagents and all Rotary members. Previous Calcutta events have been extremely Ingredients successful for raising funds that will ultimately help within our community. Organise to come Melted butter, to grease with your partner, friends or as a group and 180g butter, at room temperature, chopped enjoy the evenings fun……you may be lucky! 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs, at room temperature 100g (1 cup) almond meal 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 80ml (1/3 cup) milk 2 small red apples (such as Royal Gala), quartered, cored, thinly sliced Vanilla custard, to serve Melbourne Cup Calcutta Method Venue – Merriwa Sports Club Preheat oven to 170°C. Brush a round Date – 1 Nov 2010 22cm (base measurement) cake pan with Entry - $25.00 per head; this covers your meal melted butter to grease. Line the base and and one Calcutta ticket. side with non-stick baking paper. Start time – 7:00pm Use an electric beater to beat the butter, If you would like to find out more about Rotary, sugar and vanilla in a bowl, scraping down our regular dinner meetings are at the Sports the side occasionally, for 8 minutes or until Club Tuesday nights 7pm for 7.30pm dinner. pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, Membership is open to both men and women. beating well after each addition. Stir in the almond meal. Add half the flour Michael Wheatley and half the milk. Use a wooden spoon to stir until well combined. Repeat with re- maining flour and milk. Arrange the apple, slightly overlapping, over the base of the prepared pan. Spoon the mixture into the pan and smooth the surface. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 10 minutes to cool slightly before turning onto a serving plate. Serve warm with custard.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 16 UPPER HUNTER WEEDS AUTHORITY
Paterson’s Curse access by domestic livestock to water and The early prostrate and dense growth habits pasture. The seed is spread mainly by birds makes Paterson’s Curse a strong competitor to and may seedling and juvenile plants can be crops and pastures alike and its ability to set found under trees, along fence lines and up to 30,000 seeds per square metre ensures around watering points. The fruit of Boxthorn prolific germination’s for following season. The is a breeding place for fruit fly and the common plant contains alkaloids which cause damage to house fly as well as other insect pests. the liver in livestock, especially pigs and horses. Sheep, cattle and goats are also Physical removal by dozing or pulling with a effected if forced to consume large quantities tractor and then burning is the best form of of the plant over long periods. This damage initial control. Large plants and clumps which reduces the ability of the animal to cope with are sprayed with a herbicide and left standing the accumulation of copper in the system and still pose the same access and feral animal poisoning can occur. The plant can also cause harbour problems. The removal and burning skin irritation to humans and animals with allows easy access in following season to spray sensitive skin, eg the udders of cows and suckers and seedlings. Plants under stress sheep. The pollen produced is also linked to should never be sprayed. The easiest way to hay fever and asthma attacks in the ascertain whether Boxthorn is ready to spray is community. to vigorously shake a limb of the plant and if leaves fall readily, the plant should not be Whilst it may be too late for the reader to sprayed. Flicking leaves with your finger is initiate control measures for Paterson’s Curse another method. this year, unless a summer fallow is to be prepared, now is the time to take note of Further information can be obtained by where it is for that a strategic plan can be put contacting the Authority’s Merriwa District in place for next season. There are several Noxious Plants Inspector on 0429 683 494 or methods of controlling “Patto”, and these the Authority’s office on 6549 3802. include cultivation, grazing and pasture management, herbicides and biological control. Upper Hunter Weeds Authority The latter is extremely slow in having an effect and will never eradicate an weed. In all the other cases, and integrated management systems using some or all of the above methods, early detection is the answer. The small the plant, the easier it is to control.
African Boxthorn African Boxthorn is probably as similar a threat to the warmer drier areas of the state as blackberry is to the cooler wetter areas. Once established, the plant provides harbour for rabbits and the spiny growth habit can prevent
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 17 MERRIWA NEWSAGENCY
Your local Newspower Store and office Smart will be available for you to look at when we Agent have been given the lists.
The staff at Merriwa Newsagency hope Lotto results can be checked through the everyone had a safe, fun and relaxing school website as well as jackpots for future draws holidays and welcomes everyone back for and any special offers that are currently on. Term 4. There is information on all of our stationary We have gone High-Tech! products, including: Merriwa Newsagency now has its own website! It has all sorts of great information Batteries and photographic accessories on it regarding what you can buy in store. Computer and printer accessories There are images of many of our products Desk and office accessories and you can order from it directly. To check Diaries, planners and organizers it all out, simply go to: Office machines and furnishings
Paper products www.merriwanewsagency.com.au Toys, games and party products This is a great new tool for us and for you. Services and subscriptions You can put in an order through the website Pre-paid mobile phones, recharge cards and it gets sent directly to us. We then fill and accessories your order for you, ready for you to pick up. This means that there is less time wasted Our opening hours, address, phone number when you come into town or down the and e-mail address are all included, as well as a street. Your shopping is done before you get very cool (and totally unrelated) weather here. forecast window!
To register is easy- simply go to the top right As we get feedback from customers we will be hand corner of the screen. There is a able to improve the website, and as new member sign-in and register tab. Once you specials come in we will be able to add them to are registered you are ready to buy products the site. We are encouraging all of our and also check out all of the specials. customers to check it out and let us know what they think. There is a page on our site that allows you to look at the latest OfficeSmart catalogue, and Phone Cards; all cards are now available all of the special prices inside. including Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone Cash or Eftpos only There is a page that includes the school book lists for 2011 for Merriwa Central School, St Neville and Leanne Hook Joseph’s Aberdeen, Scone Grammar, and the boarding schools where we have lists. These
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 18 EVENT CALENDAR FOSTERS COMMUNITY SPIRIT CHEMICAL CARD PLUS
There has been a flurry of Upper Hunter Shire Council related community activities in MERRIWA recent months. Tuesday, 26 October 2010 The past month has seen the UHSC’s involvement in the inaugural Welcome to the Chemical accreditation training Upper Hunter Dinner, The Four Bridges Walk, Plus 1080 Handling and a visit by the NSW Governor. Future Plus On Farm Fumigation events include the visit by the Melbourne Cup to Scone on Friday 15 and the Relay for Initial………(One day workshop)… Life at Scone Park on 16-17 October. $280pp
The UHSC Community Plan is prioritising Refresher..(Half day workshop)… Youth Service and Disability Services in $190pp addition to developing a cultural plan in For details and to register contact: future months. P: 02 6884 8812 E: [email protected]
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CASSILIS BOWLING
CLUB
STEAK NITE
Country and Western night is happening on Saturday 16 OCTOBER 2010 7.00pm
Music by Jodie Crosby Golden Guitar Winner
Adults & High school children$20.00 Children under 12 $7.00 Pre-school children FREE MUSIC ONLY $10.00 Names and money ASAP Phone 63761002 AFTER 5PM
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 19 UPPER HUNTER LANDSCAPE GUARDIANS
In response to recent articles, Anne Bishop from France: in Denmark by nuclear power writes: from Sweden.)
‘Recent articles in the Ringer appear to be All 69 towers at the Capital wind farm at making the astonishing and misleading claim Bungendore are not consistent enough to run that wind turbines can provide us with the Sydney desalination plant and so are alternative energy to coal and that we can backed by coal-fired power. These turbines, make a choice between the two and when working, can be heard from the road as somehow this will halt the inexorable advance one drives to Canberra and the families who of coal mining through our valley. ‘host’ the wind farm are moving away, after 180 years’ continuous local residence. Indeed, harnessing wind energy by means of these colossal towers is being touted by one Wind energy can never supply base load power. writer as some kind of Brave New World and It can only ever be supplementary to existing apparently anyone not embracing this systems, providing additional but not “modern view” certainly needs to be brought alternative power. So in the Merriwa precinct up to speed. we could end up with an industrialized landscape from both mines and turbines. These writers to the Ringer are not alone in thinking that wind turbines will stop the Our reliance on coal power will perhaps encroaching mines. The wind farm companies diminish very slightly with the installation of are very happy that many people assume this wind turbines but, unfortunately, they will not to be the case. But it can’t be. Read on, to halt the dreadful progress of coal mining find out why. through our lovely valley or indeed through eastern Australia. A few facts: The fundamental flaw of wind- generated power is that wind is an extremely Only a fraction of the coal mined in the Hunter unreliable resource and consequently wind Valley goes towards generating domestic turbines are inefficient and, to a great extent, power. Most is exported to other countries. ineffective. The ABC programme, Catalyst, described Australia as ‘the biggest exporter of carbon For about 30% of the time, wind turbines dioxide in the world.’ produce clean green renewable energy but for 70% of the time, they don’t work. So, to The Hunter Valley News stated a couple of supply consumers with constant power, they weeks ago that coal makes up 91% of the will need to be backed – in our case in the exports from the Hunter Valley. The NSW Hunter Valley – by coal - generated power. Government shows no sign of discontinuing (In Britain, for base load and peak load this. power, they are backed by nuclear power Even more serious to eastern Australia than the air pollution associated with coal (for this, one feels, could be remedied) is the permanent, irreversible damage being done to land, landscape and water systems by coal mining.
Wind turbines do not damage water systems but they damage the land, they devastate the landscape and while they do not pollute the air, they alter it.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 20 Front page news in the New York Times, 27 information to pilots.” The US Defence August 2010, reported that the American Department has emerged as a formidable Military are stopping the erection of wind opponent of wind projects. towers in western USA, saying that “wind turbines pose an unacceptable risk to training, In Canada, masses of bats found dead in the testing and national security. vicinity of wind turbines had unmarked bodies and, unlike birds, which are simply mashed by “Moving turbine blades can be indistinguishable the blades, were found to have died from from airplanes on many radar systems and they exploded lungs due to the very low air pressure can even cause blackout zones in which planes near the turbines. (New Scientist. 25 August disappear from radar entirely. 2010).
“Clusters of wind turbines, which can reach as So there must be concern for animals and for high as 400feet, look very similar to storm families unfortunate enough to live in the activity on weather radar making it harder for vicinity of wind farms.’ air traffic controllers to give accurate weather Anne Bishop
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 21 MERRIWA DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION Merriwa District Education Foundation News On the 10 October a number of Merriwa residents gathered at Peter & Libbie Walker’s home to listen to Jocellin Jansson the Executive Director of the Country Education Foundation explain the roll of the Education Foundation in Australia. It is geared at helping support rural youth achieve their goals with respect to tertiary education. That education can involve TAFE, University or on the job training and the Foundation is there to provide financial support but also community support for the youth of Terri-anne McLoughin, Emily Wightman Kirsty our district. Currently only 16% of rural youth Inder and Jocellin Jansson (Executive Director access tertiary education whereas 27% of of Country Education Foundation) attending the youth in urban areas access tertiary training. Merriwa District Education Foundation luncheon This inequality is not justified and needs to be rectified if rural communities are to remain sustainable.
Any money donated to the Merriwa District Education Foundation is matched by the Country Education Foundation so we are able to make $1 into $2 and use the money to help students from our district achieve their tertiary goals. In turn some tertiary institutions match the grants given to students by their local foundations which helps to ease the financial pressures facing rural students who have to move away for tertiary study. It was Merriwa District Education Committee and some interesting to note that the success rate for of the 2010 grant recipients. Country Education Grant recipients is currently Back Row: Tony O’Brien, Jane Hegarty, Lesley 98% of students achieving their tertiary goals. Nixon, Heidi Inder, Ivan Gant, Peter walker, It just goes to show what a little community Jocellin Jansson (Executive Director of Country support for our youth can achieve. Education Foundation) Rowan Rodgers and Mark Killen The luncheon was very informative and I would Seated: Some of the 2010 grant recipients like to thank those Merriwa residents who have Terrianne McLoughlin, Kirtsty Inder and Emily pledged some money to our local Foundation to Wightman support our students as every dollar helps. We are currently helping five students in 2010 and have a number of applications for local students who wish to access tertiary education in 2011. If you would like to help please contact one of the committee members.
I would also like to thank Peter and Libbie Walker for holding the luncheon at their home and Cassie Porter for her wonderful catering efforts on the day.
Jane Hegarty
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 22 SHOW NEWS
What a wonderful Show it was this year! Cooking Point score Classes 1 to 21 - Wendy Campbell/ Here are some results from the Fairfax and Betty Campbell/ Jean Price Rodgers pavilion classes. Congratulations to Champion Exhibit cls 15 to 20 - Jean Price all the winners and everyone who contributed Best Cup of Cooked Rice - B Cronin & L Bailey their time and hard work to making these Best Plain Undecorated Cake (male competitor) classes such a success. - Daniel Hogan Most Outstanding Decorated Cake (male Perpetual Trophies & Point scores competitor) - Liam Harding Binks Family Perpetual Trophy for Home Pointscore cls 25 to 28 - Ashley Gibbons/ Handicrafts - Victoria McLaren Courtney Gibbons Teena Constable Perpetual Trophy for Home Pointscore cls 29 to 34 - Victoria McLaren/ Handicrafts, under 16 yrs - Victoria McLaren Anastasia Martin Perpetual Trophy for best cooked & decorated Pointscore cls 35 to 39 - Amy Redgate cake, male competitor (Merriwa IGA) - Liam Six Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits, 5 & under - Harding Olivia Gill Exhibitor 18 & under points core (prize Mrs Six Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits, 3 & under - HD Fairfax) - Courtney Gibbons Murray Hunziker Exhibitor 12 & under point score (prize in memory of Mrs Mary Hickson) - Victoria Art Mclaren Best Open Entry - Amy Constable Exhibitor 8 & under point score (prize Mrs A Best Local Entry - Edmund Hogan Kemp) - Lauren Redgate Best Senior Citizen Entry - Doris McRae Exhibitor 5 & under point score (prize Mrs P Best Entry 16 & under - Montana Kisi Kirkby) - Amy Redgate Best Entry 12 & under - Malory Folpp Best Entry 8 & under - Thomas Nash Needle & Fancy Work Champion Piece of Knitting - Dianne Williams Photography Champion Piece of Crochet - Sr Mary Jackson Most Outstanding Exhibit - Mike Wong Champion Piece of Sewing - Chris Wild Best Open Entry - Mike Wong Champion Piece of Embroidery - Jean Keeping Best Colour Photo - Tarrin Fredwell Champion Novelty Item - Pam Adams Best Entry 16 & under - Daniel Hogan Most Successful Exhibitor Classes 1to 38 - Sr Best Entry 12 & under - Teinna Taylor Mary Jackson/ Robyn Wightman Spirit of Rural Life, Working Together - Kelly Most Successful Exhibitor Junior Classes - Needham Victoria McLaren/ Courtney Gibbons/ Ruby Special Encouragement Awards - Tarrin Wong Fredwell, Edmund Hogan, Kelly Needham, Myfanwy Peebles, Travis Sutton Horticulture Most Successful Exhibitor - Chris Wild Craft Most Outstanding Exhibit, Adult - Lesley Killen Most Outstanding Exhibit - Helen Twaddell Most Outstanding Exhibit, 16 & under - Tahlia Most Successful Exhibitor, Wool - Helen Kraefft Twaddell Most Outstanding Exhibit, 12 & under - Mathew Porter Preserves Most Outstanding Exhibit, 8 & under - Oliver Open Pointscore - Inga Keegan Towell Children’s Pointscore - Victoria McLaren Most Outstanding Exhibit, 5 & under - Chloe Towell More results next week
Merriwa Show Committee
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 23 SELF DRIVE GARDEN TOUR OF WYBONG MERRIWA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY & SANDY HOLLOW Our 80th Birthday celebrations are looming Open Gardens 16 October near. We would like to invite the community In aid of Childhood Cancer to help us celebrate our 80th at our Entry Fee $10.00 Masquerade Ball to be held on 23 October, 2010 at the School of Arts. Please talk to Pre sale tickets and map available at : your friends and get a table together and join Upper Hunter Wine Centre Muswellbrook, with the members of the auxiliary for a fun Denman Information Centre, night of dancing and beautiful music with Scone Eyecare, Joan Manning and her Band in attendance. Kerrie 0429 673 184, Sandra 6547 4528 (Sandy Hollow). Over 80 years the Auxiliary and the Merriwa Tickets are also available on the day from Community have supported the Merriwa Kevarty Oaks or Sandra’s at Sandy Hollow. District/Community/MPS hospital with many
functions, donations, balls, fetes, you name it, Kerrie 0429 673 184 we’ve done it, and we’ve done it well. We have a beautiful spacious well-equipped MPS MERRIWA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE & for our community and it will live on for NETBALL CLUB another eighty years plus.
Merriwa JRL & N Club would like to give notice of their AGM We need all Merriwa community, young and Date: 18/10/2010 old, to get behind our latest celebration and Time: 7.30pm attend our Masquerade Ball. All you need is a Place: Merriwa Sports Club mask and your dancing shoes, or your listening ear, for the toe-tapping music that Hope to see you there we will hear. Tickets will be available from Kellie Walker The Merriwa Pharmacy at the end of this month at $20 per person BYO supper & MERRIWA TOUCH drink. Tea & coffee will be supplied.
Starts on Wednesday 20 October 2010 Please get a table together, as it won’t be Senior Comp – Ages Year 7 in 2011 and up much fun if the committee and members only Men & Women (at least 1 under 18 & no more turn up. We want to celebrate this wonderful than 5 registered league or union players) occasion with our community, to thank you Registration cost is $50 and is to be paid by for your continued support over 80 years. Wednesday 3 November 2010 Can nominate a team or put your name down See you there to be put in a team Names can be left at Elders or by phoning Justine Witney on 0419 151 586 by Friday 15 Elaine Sparrow October 2010 no exceptions. 6548 8560 Junior Comp – Ages 5yrs to Year 6 in 2011 Game starting time TBA MERRIWA RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL Registration cost is $25 and is to be paid by CLUB Wednesday 3 November 2010 Children will put into teams The MRLFC AGM will be held on Sunday 31 Names can be left at Elders or by phoning Kate October, 2010 at the Merriwa RSL, 2pm on 0437 762 190 by Friday 15 October 2010 no All positions open. All welcome exceptions. Kayla Mullen Kym
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 24 ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL FAIR MERRIWA RAILWAY SOCIETY INC.
St Joseph’s School is holding their Fair this year Keep reading for the good news. The lease on November 27 from 3pm at the school and between ARTC and UHSC was signed last week. we are inviting everyone to come along and UHSC have given us permission to proceed share in our family oriented fun-filled Fair. while the formal sub lease is signed with MRSI. Hooray!!!!.
Some of the events and stalls will be: Silent It is 12 months since our first Public meeting Auctions; Plant stalls; Gum Boot tossing and we have been working non stop to get to competition; footy throwing; relay races; Tug-a- this point. A long time ago, but I remind you war; pony rides; Cockroach races; face that Mr. Allan McRae lead the lobbying of painting; Sponge target; balloon animals; Lucky Governments for the rail line to Merriwa. He dips; Guess how many jars; Lob a toilet roll; started in 1887 with the first train on 29 Auction a basket; hoopla; Horse shoe toss; Iron October 1917----30 years later. We have done man contest; Sumo wrestling; Chocolate well. wheels; Pet show; cake stall; Spider drinks; Pancake stall. There will be a Public meeting on Sunday 24 October at the RSL BBQ area starting at 1pm. There will be raffles, including Hidden Valley Exactly 12 months from the first meeting. deals, jewellery from Our Little Secret and Please attend to get an update and set a others. working bee for the week end of 13-14 November. Both current members and all other To top the evening off there will be a good old interested people are asked to attend. Last year fashioned Family bush Dance. we had 42 attendees. Most signed up as members. We have 34 members. We are Stay tuned for more information. hoping to double this number in 2 weeks time.
This will be a work action meeting, not merely a Jayne Cronin talkfest.
MERRIWA PLAYGROUP There have been some changes to the Management Committee. The Past President Playgroup will return this week at our new and Vice President resigned last April over venue St Josephs Primary School. Playgroup personal issues. Brian Leedham has assumed will run on Tuesdays with a new time 9:30 - the President role as well as Secretary. Brian 11:30. We are very excited about our new has done a great job in helping us get to this venue and would like to welcome any parents point. and carers wanting to attend with their children (0 - 5 years). Merriwa Playgroup committee UHSC staff continue to support us with would like to thank Helen Whale and St maintenance to the station site grounds. We Josephs Primary School for allowing playgroup have some sponsorship assistance. Could do to use the schools facilities. with more if you can help financially or in kind If you require any further information please with materials or services. feel free to contact Kylie 6548 2707 or Peta Please come along to the meeting on 24 6548 2993. October, we need your support. Any questions you have please phone me 6548 5000 or email Kylie [email protected]
Bryan Baker
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 25 YOGA AT CASSILIS SILO MEETING
Yoga Classes are on Wednesday evenings at A silo and harvest meeting will be held at the 6.00pm during school term time in the Merriwa RSL Club on Wednesday 29 October, Community Hall at Cassilis. 2010, commencing at 2pm. Members from Graincorp and other organisations will be in Cost $12/session. Fully qualified and attendance to answer all your questions for the experienced tutor. Enquiries Linda Gant 6376 upcoming harvest. 1044 D Nutt & I Medd Linda Gant BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
MERRIWA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Celebrating your 90th birthday is a great occasion with family and George Hinchcliffe has We are having our Christmas Luncheon on done just that at the Merriwa RSL Club. Sunday 28 November at the RSL club and would George grew up in the Maitland area, born at like to have some entertainment - music or Buttai. Served his country in World War 2 , otherwise - for say, a couple of hours between married June, and had 4 boys. and in 1973 12 noon and 2pm or part thereof. moved his family to their property at Merriwa.
We would welcome anyone interested to please contact President Sue Staff on 6548 2128 or myself on 6548 2382
Mary O’Neill
Please Note His birthday celebrated with the extended Community News is a free service to advise the family travelling in from Grafton, Cessnock, community of important events and Maitland and Dubbo, to have a “black beer” information. If you have a meeting, with him on the occasion. engagement, wedding, birth, Thank you, etc, we would love to hear from you. Happy Birthday to you, and many more!!!!!
Elizabeth Hinchcliffe
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 26 OFF THE WALL VIDEOS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NSWFB STATION 393 MERRIWA Off The Wall Videos will re-open this Saturday 16 for one final day so this is your last chance Great News! The New South Wales Fire to pick up some great titles. We still have a Brigades have reviewed their three kilometre huge selection to pick from so come in and proximity policy for potential Retained Fire Fighters and made changes. check them out. You can now join the Merriwa Brigade if you Again Amanda & Mark would like to Thank you live within a ten kilometre radius of the fire to everyone who has supported us over the last station. 6 years. We are supposed to have a crew of twelve in Merriwa, and currently have a crew of only seven to protect your property and the Amanda and Mark infrastructure of our town.
Please pick up the phone now and enquire about becoming a member of your local Brigade.
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 27 MERRIWA SWIMMING POOL
Council Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Enquiries—6548 2109 for the 2010/11 summer season
Environmental Services CULTURAL ACTIVITY GRANTS NOW OPEN!
Health and Building Surveyors The Upper Hunter Shire Council Cultural Activity Grants are now open. Available Wednesdays by Incorporated non-profit community based organisations from within appointment, phone 6548 2109 Upper Hunter Shire are eligible to receive grant funding for:-
venue hire for an event/workshop Director Environmental Services Available by appointment, phone purchase of equipment or materials 6540 1136 cultural projects any other legitimate costs of a project
RTA Agency The program aims to: promote the better use of local cultural/art resources, both physical Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and organisational, to meet priority needs; Enquiries—132213 aid co-operation and co-ordination between all agencies involved in community cultural development; Waste Depot develop community organisational skills from a cultural perspective Merriwa increase awareness of cultural/art needs and issues; Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & increase the provision of cultural activities, especially during local Monday (unless otherwise advised) festivals/events; 8am to 12noon & 1pm to 4pm promote the equitable distribution of resources amongst competing groups. Cassilis Every Saturday (unless otherwise Closing date for applications: Friday, 5 November 2010 advised) 8am to 4pm Application forms are available from Council’s offices in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone or download them from the website http:// Libraries upperhunter.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/4182/6082.html
Merriwa Branch Tue -10.30am—12.30pm HOLIDAY FUN! HOLIDAY FUN! HOLIDAY FUN! Wed - Fri - 1.00pm—5.00pm Sat - 9.00am—11.00am Enquiries—6548 2207 Cassilis Branch Wed - 10.30am—1.00pm Fri - 3.00pm—5.30pm Enquiries—6376 1295
Government Access Centre
Monday to Friday 9am—4pm Enquiries—6548 2109
Visitor Information & Resource Centre Throughout the school holidays, many of the youth in Merriwa enjoyed Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday 10am— the gaming days at the Merriwa Resource Centre. The favorite games 12.30pm and 1pm—3.30pm played were Halo and Age of Empires. The centre was a buzz of activity with constant laughter and chatter. Many tourists complimented the Also a Centrelink Access Point great behaviour of the children. It was great to hear that our youngsters could be so well behaved even whilst in the throws of competition. Enquiries— 6548 2607 Contact: Tina Taylor 6548 2607
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 28 GUMMUN PLACE HOSTEL HAPPENINGS ….. Position Vacant Personal Care Assistant - Support Stream Cook Street Stall (re-advertised) Gummun Place Hostel will be holding a street stall, tomorrow, Friday 15 Gummun Place Hostel is October 2010. Please come down to try some of our tasty treats! All a sixteen bed aged care facility donations will be greatly appreciated! located in Merriwa. The staff at Gummun Place are passionate Room Vacancy about providing high-quality care to residents, in a caring and There is currently one vacancy at Gummun Place Hostel, Merriwa. secure environment. This position Gummun Place is a sixteen bed low-care aged facility providing high would suit a hardworking, reliable quality care to residents. This room will fill quickly so take advantage of person who loves to work as part this rare opportunity today by contacting Suzanne Duggan, Hostel of a team. Supervisor, on 6548 2111 for more information. The position is required to prepare and present meals that Governor of NSW Opens New Activities Room meet the dietary requirements of On Saturday 25 September, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Hostel residents. Previous Governor of NSW travelled to Merriwa to officially open the new experience working in commercial Gummun Place Hostel Activities Room. Over 100 people were in kitchens would be well regarded. attendance at the opening including the Hon Mr George Souris, Upper The position is for 30 Hunter Shire Council Mayor, Lee Watts and many past and present staff hours per week over 5 days. The and volunteers. salary will be $18.82 per hour, in accordance with the Charitable Her Excellency gave an inspiring speech about the importance of Aged and Disability Services places such as Gummun Place Hostel for allowing older people to (State) Award. remain in their community and the importance of remaining active both The job description is mentally and physically. Councilor Deirdre Peebles thanked the available by contacting Phoebe community for all their support over the years, without which Gummun Richard on 6548 2109 during Place Hostel would not exist. The official proceedings were followed by business hours, or via the internet entertainment from the Mainly Music Group and Friends of Gummun on www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/ Place Hostel. Local young person Erin Hodges sung the National council/. Written applications Anthem during the opening. must address the skill requirements contained in the job description. Potential applicants are encouraged to obtain further information from Suzanne Duggan, Hostel Supervisor on 6548 2111. Applications close at 4 pm on Friday 29 October 2010. Applications must be in writing and addressed to the General Manager and may be sent by mail to PO Box 208, Scone, NSW, 2337; or fax to 6545 2671; or email to [email protected]. Previous applicants need not apply.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a smoke free workplace and an EEO employer. Drug and alcohol testing Cr Deirdre Peebles, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Cr Lee Watts, Daryl Dutton, is a condition of employment. General Manager Upper Hunter Shire Council
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 29 TRINITY MARKETS
Hello and welcome to more news from Trinity community. However we do like them to be in a Markets, your local op shop where you can clean and decent condition as we have no “Dress for Less”. facilities to wash goods.
Travellers passing through Merriwa kept us busy Also please be aware that we take no during the school holidays. They liked our range responsibility for items left outside at the back of goodies and gave us very positive feedback of the Tourist Welcoming Centre, or at the back about the shop, and the town in general. of our former premises. Trinity Markets does not have a public access We have a new manager! Olive Hancock was back door, so all donations need to be unanimously elected at our meeting last week delivered to the shop through the front door, and she will take over from Enid Holt today during business hours. (Thursday 14), so Enid can devote more time to her personal and family commitments. Olive was Fallen in love with something in the shop but a very popular choice and we all wish her the short of cash? Don’t despair, we have a lay-by very best. plan. We will either hold the item for you for a week, or you can pay it off in regular For the first time there is also a support instalments. Either way you will need to put a committee for the manager. It consists of Jean deposit on the item to hold it. Payments need Keeping, Lorraine Curtis (Mouse), Sue Whitlock to be regular (at least weekly) otherwise will and Marj Ward as assistant manager. This will have to put the item back on the floor because spread the load of keeping our fast-growing someone else may need it urgently. That’s fair service on track. to everyone.
You may have noticed the pretty new curtains in Trinity Markets’ windows. Our thanks to Sue Now furniture is part of our stock we are Whitlock, Des Wild and Rev Mandy for their offering a foam double mattress in good order work in planning and installing the curtains. and a three-seater lounge, which is on special. They make the shop look even more inviting. You never know what you’ll find at Trinity We really appreciate all the donations brought Markets - call in today! See you soon, in to Trinity Markets, without them we would not be able to provide a service to the Olive and Friends
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 31 WOOLBROOK INDUSTRIES
I have been pleasantly surprised at the reaction particularly now they have the Greens pushing to my recent articles in this paper. I had them, to get on with the carbon reduction job. thought I might have copped some flack, What local opposition I have encountered has however while I have received a number of not been unpleasant or fanatical but consisted phone calls and many comments, they have all of reasoned comments and arguments been civilised and with one or two exceptions regarding climate change and its likely causes. favourable. I particularly refer to Mark Killen’s To those I could only say again that even if articles which, though they are directed more they are eventually proved correct we cannot particularly to support of wind turbines and afford to wait to find out, and that in any case other carbon free energy generators, are saying the direct devastation wrought by coal mines the same as I and, more importantly, increasing and burning oil, coal and gas etc. and the numbers of others. That is, it is past time to indirect devastation from these, the pollution in start putting an end to large scale coal mining, the atmosphere and all the other side effects coal fired power stations, environmental are such that for those reasons alone we must vandalism and neglect in general. Obviously our look to the production of carbon free electricity, articles can have only minute influence world and other reforms, with urgency. wide, however everywhere people are starting to protest at what is happening and we seem to In passing, another of the serious side effects be, again world wide, part of a gathering of carbon emissions, one which I have not ground swell of public opinion. It is particularly mentioned previously, is that of the increasing encouraging to see that amongst those also acidity of the world’s oceans. The atmosphere’s speaking up are Marius Kloppers, CEO of BHP- carbon content would have risen far more than Billotin, one of the world’s biggest coal miners it has except for the oceans’ capacity to absorb (amongst other energy providers), and others large amounts of carbon dioxide, however this who have been silent on these issues till now, is a two edged sword and likely to have or were even opposed them. disastrous long term effects. I recall that in my school days in the chemistry laboratory our More than three years ago Kevin Rudd, then teacher took so called “dry ice” (frozen carbon leader of the Federal Opposition, said that dioxide or CO2) and as it thawed out passed climate change, carbon emissions and our the gas through distilled water (which of course generally deteriorating environment were the is pH7 or neutral) transforming it to a weak greatest moral challenges of our age, and he solution of carbonic acid as was proved by it was correct. It is even encouraging that his now turning litmus test paper red. The same failure to pursue those avowed policies to thing is happening in the world’s oceans on a reduce carbon emissions after he gained power, gigantic scale and is already beginning to have and his decision to delay their implementation an adverse effect on some of its inhabitants, for several years, are considered to be the main for instance in thinner/poorer shell quality of reason for his suddenly decline in popularity in some of the creatures which live there, with the polls and his eventual fall from grace. I say likely severe consequences including disruption this because those events, demonstrating as of the oceans’ food chain. There was another they did public opinion in these matters, should rather similar case some years ago when give encouragement to Gillard’s government, scientists realised that certain refrigerant gases
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 32 which were being allowed to escape into the atmosphere were causing a hole to form in the ozone layer above the Antarctic, to a lesser extent over the Arctic, and that these holes were spreading. This ozone layer shelters all life, including humans, from lethal ultraviolet POLYTHENE TANKS radiation, so its disappearance would make life on earth impossibly for most life forms. The We sell more than one brand of polythene tank, so ozone destroying gases were banned and the we can mostly get you the best possible deal. In spread of the hole has stopped, but it is some cases we have saved customers up to $200.00 estimated it will take 50 years to repair itself. or even $300.00 on a tank, and our deals are so What other problems are we creating in our good we have been selling tanks all over NSW and world that we as yet do not even realise, or if even interstate. So if you want a poly tank, please we do, are simply ignoring in the hope they give us a call, you will probably find it worth your will go away? while.
At the risk of labouring the point I intend to write one or two further articles on the subject of carbon and the environment since, if the fears of so many are correct, and if we do nothing, it will prove the greatest crisis and calamity mankind has faced for many thousands of years, perhaps since the last great ice age, and including both world wars. Therefore the possible alternative carbon free, or partially carbon free, energy generation possibilities should be considered. We must accept that all these alternatives will be costly, and will be opposed by some, for reasons good and bad, including the NIMBYs ( a term now so well known it does not need explanation). Also, that the further we generate such power away from our main centres of population the more we will need massive and expensive power lines stretching across Australia to get the energy to where it is needed, and that many oppose, and have opposed in the past, such power lines.
Max Wurker
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 33 MERRIWA HARDWARE CASSILIS BOWLING CLUB
Friday nights Can't believe it! School holidays finished already. Sad, so sad. Anyway, back to school, Darts back to work, back to the grindstone and yes, Names to the club by 6.45pm for 7pm start back to gibbering again. $3.00 entry per week Darts will continue until the bowling green is The spring catalogue is just about finished, so ready for play. hurry and grab a last minute bargain. Ends this weekend so don't dawdle. Don't forget to Friday night raffles fill in an entry form to win a $250.00 voucher. Meat trays, Vege trays, Schooner Draw, Joker There will be two given away to spend at Draw Members Draw, Kids Raffle. Merriwa Hardware. Come along and join the fun I mentioned in the last ringer that we have a Snack Bar is open small range of Philips electric shavers in stock, there you go, just mentioned it again. Saturday 16 October Jodie Crosby (Golden Guitar Winner) Out of time again. Is appearing at the CassBowl Country and Western Steak night Did you know? Adults & High school children$20.00 Merriwa has a very good non emergency car Children under 12 $7.00 service that can take you to and from your Pre-school children Free medical appointments Music Only $10.00 Names and payment ASAP Phone 6376 1002 after 5pm Ray
Results Members Draw - #51 - Rod - unclaimed - $85 next week. Joker Draw - Wayne - Unsuccessful - $708 next week
Darts Chook - Tegan and Jack Chocolate - Jan and Zoe
Candice O’Neill Hilary Parker
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 34 MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 35 THE ROYAL HOTEL - MERRIWA
“Trackside at the Royal” German Potato Salad Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, 2 November, Mixed Garden Salad with a selection of 2010. dressings Cold Selection As an avid racing fan, who has had many slow Continental ham/chicken platters with mustards racehorses, one good racehorse and a “Makybe and relish Diva” waiting in the wings, I love….. Melbourne Fresh Prawn Platters with lemon and chef’s Cup Day – the horses, the fashions, the buzz sauces and knowing that for 3 minutes our nation stops Hot Selection for a horse race! How wonderful and, to think Merriwa Lamb with Rosemary Sauce Merriwa has produced a Melbourne Cup winner - Hokkien Noodles with chicken, vegetables and “Old Rowley”! Such an important event should a spicy, honey, soy sauce be declared a “Public Holiday” but that’s another Home-made Potato Bake project I can work on later. Buttered medley of fresh vegetables
Desserts Like the rest of Australia, we could probably Chef’s selection of cakes and mini tarts with organised a mini-bus, draw straws to see who whipped cream would drive, set off down the highway with our Fresh Fruit Platter mates, a full supply of refreshments and food on board, heading south to Melbourne, And there’s more…………….. but……………that’s just dreaming so the next watch the race on the big screen best thing is, let’s just party at the pub! prizes for the best hats Melbourne Cup Day in Merriwa, will be just as prizes for the best dressed good! All the team at The Royal are just as sweeps enthusiastic as me in wanting to make this day live entertainment from Sydney Artist, a success! Nick Kingswell
This is the plan ……..grab some friends, mates, Our entertainment for the afternoon, Nick whoever, dress up, find a hat, put on your Kingswell, hails from Sydney and has a dancing shoes and join us for a Buffet Luncheon incredible background in the music industry. and live entertainment, under the trees, at the Nick has toured Australia playing guitar for a back of the pub! number of successful Australian artists including Guy Sebastian, The McClymonts, Our resident Chef Amanda Douglas, has put Cassie Davis and Paulini, to mention a few. together a wonderful menu for the day and at Nick won the 2006 Telstra Road to Tamworth, $30.00 per person, will ensure you have a lunch taking him to Nashville to record his debut to remember. We all know Amanda loves to single “Hope For Me Yet” for Sony/BMG. make sure we are full! Nick has also lent his voice to a McDonalds Melbourne Cup Menu television jingle, Lee Kernaghan’s “Spirit of the Breads Bush" drought relief No.1 Single, and A selection of mixed breads performed live backing vocals for Delta Salads Goodrem and Guy Sebastian at The Opera Creamy Pasta Salad House.
We are incredibly fortunate to have been able to secure Nick for the day so …. join us and show Nick some great country hospitality.
Nick Kingswell – One Guy, One Guitar and he’s not bad looking either!!
Bookings are essential, so don’t miss out. Come and enjoy a wonderful day “Trackside” at The Royal Hotel. Tel: 6548 2235
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 36 MERRIWA RSL CLUB
The Members Lucky Badge for $1450.00 was per table if booked before 9 October). Tables not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was will be set to fit 16 people. 727, this week it jackpots to $1500.00. The 7pm draw for $620.00 was not won the number This week’s Lucky $5 note was claimed the was 97, this week it jackpots to $640.00. The serial number was CK 05490579, and now 9pm lucky ticket draw for $740.00 was not won returns to $50. The $5 note is released early in the number was 294983, this week it jackpots the week and is announced on Friday night to $760.00. LTPS/10/05160 during the raffles, and must be claimed at the bar by midday Sunday, and you must be a The Sunday Morning Badge Draw was not won member of the Club. If you cannot remember last week the number was 417, this week the serial number that’s ok there will be notices jackpots to $500 and will be drawn between at the bar from Friday night after the Raffles. 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/10/05160 The Bistro trading hours will return to their normal times this Friday; open 6.00 close 8.30 Coming Events for daylight savings. Saturday 30 October Dirty Dick’s Theatre Restaurant, $45.00 per person (includes stage MJ Morgan show, 3 course banquet and 2 bottles of wine Secretary/Manager
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 37 MERRIWA SPORTS CLUB
Saturday 9 October Sunday 17 October Saturday Members Draw 24 Not Won Next Annual General Meeting week $170 11 am Winners Jackpot 28606 Not Won Next week $1020 Saturday 13 November Free Tickets Max Barwick “Ash Mountain’ Dinner Leo Bailey Bowls Raffle Adele Fear Saturday 11 December Club Christmas Party Sunday 10 October Dance the night away with “Chromatic D” with Sunday Members draw No 254 Won Next International Guest Artist “Gemma Fitzgerald” week $400
$20 one off prizes No 253 Not won & No 255 Zumba won Now that the weather is warming up and Transport Service is available Friday and daylight savings is here, why not join us at the Saturday. Don’t take the risk and drive when Sports Club to loose those few extra kilo’s you for $2 per person you can be chauffeured may have put on over winter. home. To access the transport service you Every Wednesday at 5:00pm must book through the Sports Club to check Its a fun way to get fit. availability of the service. All you need is a Gold Coin, a towel and a sense of humour. Members are reminded that Club subscriptions Hope to see you there are now overdue. Teressa and Dahlia
Bingo Every Thursday Night commences 7:00pm The Sporties Win Sporties Vouchers $5, $20, $50 + Fruit, Chinese/Australian Restaurant Veg and meat trays Open for Lunch and Dinner Lunch Specials Saturday 16 October Open 5 1/2 days “Loose Change” Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon – 2:00pm Free Show Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Please Note Saturday hours for lunch are 11:30am to 1:00pm Closed Mondays reopens 5:00pm Tuesdays For Bookings and take away ring 6548 3228
LADY BOWLERS NEWS
Since the last Ringer we have attended Denman Gala Day and Aberdeen Association Day. Murrurundi Charity Day was postponed.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 38 Merle won a raffle prize at Denman and MERRIWA MEN’S BOWLING CLUB Philomena won a prize at Aberdeen. Philomena and Merle were also in a winning team at Bowls Meeting held Saturday 9 October was Aberdeen. very poorly attended. After the meeting a barbecue was held and then a good roll up of Mufti Days are going well and are at present bowlers, playing winners and loosers. A send being held on Thursdays. off for Peter Gallagher on the green – best of luck to you Peter. On 7 October we played fours. Winners were Mathew, Demmi, Dot and Kevin. Spider won by Mathew and a toucher prize went to Sheree. Men’s Gala Day to be held on 23 October. There is a sheet on the board, please enter your Raffle was won by Shirley. team of triples required – entries close on 16 October. There is also a sheet requiring names On Thursday afternoon the Lady Bowlers had for the 2011 Pennants, if you are playing please an afternoon tea to celebrate Philomena’s 80th place your name on the sheet we need you. Birthday. It was a very enjoyable occasion. Also coming up in 2011, the Merriwa Bowling th Coming Up Club will be celebrating their 60 Anniversary. Wednesday 20 October District Shield Thursday 21 Mufti Day. Names by 9:30am Please note, on 7 November the Bowlers will Wednesday 27 October Merriwa Gala Day be running a Gala Day for the Tennis Club. If you are interested in playing please put your B & JR name on the sheet.
GOLF NEWS Eva Towler
Bobs Stableford Winner A Carrigan 38 points on count back Runner Up P Murray 38 points
Ball Comp A Kean, D Taylor, B Cooper, B Rodgers Nearest the pin 9th P Williams 18th D Vero Match play winner 2010-10-10 Paul Murray on the 19th Hole
The Cat
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 39 MERRIWA LITTLE ATHLETICS
Trivia Night Season 2010-2011 Our sincere thanks to Matthew Morgan and You and your family are warmly invited to come Jane Walmsley and the RSL Club for running a along on Mondays, from 5.30pm at oval #2. very professional Trivia Night on Saturday. We We know that Mondays may not suit everyone, are so delighted to be recognised as a valued but we have taken the results of our recent sporting group and we are really grateful to survey and tried to accommodate most benefit from the generosity of the community. suggestions. Thank you to all those terrific people who came along and supported the night. We are hoping that parents will be willing to help on the field as this will create a more There is still a 100 Club running (tickets organised event. Thank you! available at Community Mutual) for $2. You still have a chance in our exciting raffle, tickets will To register your child, it is $45 for the season, be available at our competition nights (September-March). This is a one-off with no (Mondays, from 5.30pm). The first prize is 3 more costs during the season. nights accommodation at Hawkes Nest for 4 people, including a $25 food/drink voucher. The Please speak to Sally Gilbey if you need more second prize is a delicious combination of wine information. and chocolates. Tickets are $2 and thanks to all those who have bought tickets so far. Season 2009-2010 Next week, a full list of awards will be published. Aberdeen Gala Day This event is to be held on 31 October. It is a Thanks to our local families for all the interest great opportunity for our athletes to enjoy shown so far. competing against others in the district. Please contact us if you are interested, we may be Looking forward to seeing you at Little A's! able to assist with transport.
Sally 65482446
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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 40 MERRIWA PONY CLUB
Seventy riders participated in a successful Zone 7 pony club camp held at Denman during the April first week of the school holidays. The Ninness, Stanley Martin, Stanley, McLaren, Ryan, Wilton, Hill and receiving Cassar families had an enjoyable six days at instruction camp (my apologies if I have forgotten anyone). at camp Thank you to Coolmore Stud who sponsored prizes for Gymkhana and instruction and Mt Arthur Coal who subsidized the cost of camp t- shirts.
Cameron & Emily Ninness Denman pony club camp gymkhana
I know many members have been competing in other disciplines so remember to email me with all your information so I can tell the world (well Merriwa at least) what you have been up to! If you don’t email me I can’t print it!
Happy Riding Tanya Ninness, Martin, Stanley & Cassar families at Zone 7 Pony Club Camp
Singleton pony club have invited us to attend a ride along the beach on 14 November. Check your emails for information regarding this.
Sunday 12 December is the date set for our Christmas party. The location of which is yet to be decided. If you have any ideas please contact Clare Martin.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 41 LADIES GOLF NEWS
Merriwa golf girls were well represented at the September. It was a 27 hole event held on a Tanilba Bay open day on 23 September. Mary particularly warm day and their score of 137 off and Captain Di were the form players and the stick was first-class. combined in the 4 ball best ball stableford competition to come in with 46 stableford points We were back on our home paddock on 29 of in a really consistent round of golf. They September where 8 girls competed in a par claimed sixth prize on the day, with Mary also event. Dee won the day with +3 after a getting the straightest drive in division 1. Merrie spectacular eagle on the 8th hole. After two and Libby played together but Libby had some huge hits Dee was only inches from the hole mechanical difficulties with her buggy and and tapped in for her eagle. Tania was the struggled to find her form but Merrie claimed a runner up square to the card and Deirdre won nearest the pin on the very tricky par 3 second the ball draw. hole. Sue and Tania were playing well after their practise round at NSW golf course two Wednesday 6 was the October monthly medal days earlier but just couldn’t acquire enough round which was won by Captain Di with a 73 points to get in the money. Tania secured the nett. Sue W was runner up and Mary won the straightest drive in the 2nd division though. ball draw.
Congratulations to Alex Kean and Sue Weis for Thanks to Bob for mowing the course ahead of taking out the mixed foursomes on Sunday 26 our round and making it all perfect for us to play. Accuracy is being rewarded as the grass in the rough is long and thick and extremely REMINDER difficult to extract oneself from. The crows are on holidays and the Magpies are too busy The deadline for articles and advertisements feeding their squawking youngsters to bother for the swooping so it’s all good on the golf course at Merriwa Ringer is the moment.
12 noon The Black Widow Monday
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 14 October 2010 Page 42 NAME PHONE NAME PHONE NAME PHONE Alrose Horse Breaking & 6548 3162 Merriwa Cakes & 6548 2851 Merriwa Tyre & Service 6548 2078 Contracting Pastries Centre
Andy’s Truck Hire 6548 2646 Merriwa Catholic Parish 6548 2086 Merriwa Vet Clinic 6548 2452 St Vincent de Paul 6548 3092 B & K Family Transport 0404 080 049 Merriwa VIEW Club 6548 3179 Bits N Pizza’s 6548 2088 Merriwa Central School Primary office 6548 2101 Merriwa Youth Centre 6548 2448 Boardman Peasley Pty Ltd 6543 3600 Secondary office 6548 2119 6548 2635 Bricklayer Block layer 6548 2591 NSW Farmers Association 6548 5150 Merriwa Central School 6548 2119 Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002 P&C Association NSW Fire Service 6548 2005
Cassilis Public School 6376 1009 Merriwa Community 6548 2653 Nutt Earthmoving 6548 2004 Bank Cle-Roy Contractors 6545 0459 Off The Wall Videos 6548 3188 Colles Manufactured 4353 3606 Merriwa Darts 6548 8531 Panorama Motor Inn 4943 3144 Homes Pty Ltd Competition
Coolah Auto Smash & 6377 1192 Merriwa District Health 6548 2653 Papanui Open Range Eggs 6548 2493 Mechanical Association Pep’s Rural Contracting 6548 7288 Country Education 6376 1052 Merriwa District 6548 2948 Pitt Son & Keene Elders 6548 2307 Foundation Progress Assoc 6376 1165 Portable Timber Mill 6547 5129 Cowan’s Buses 6547 4416 Merriwa Engineering 0427 476 085 Craig McPherson Haulage 6548 2663 R & M Moore 6548 2992 Merriwa Hardware 6548 2077 Rural Services Cross Country Merriwa 6548 2106 Merriwa Junior League 0447 035 694 Rockwell Livestock & 6548 5100 Curls & Swirls 6548 2499 & Netball Property Pty Ltd 0427 485 100 Curtis, Gant & Irving 6543 2433 Merriwa Little Athletics 6548 2446 Rosto Pty Ltd 9327 5653 Custom Made Kitchens 6548 2025 Merriwa Magpies Rugby 6548 2352 Royal Hotel (The) 6548 2235 D&L Upholstery 6548 5119 League Football Club Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246 Di’s Clothing Patch 6548 3023 Merriwa Newsagency 6548 2031 Rural Fire Service 1800 081 166 El Dorando Motel 6548 2273 Merriwa Painting & 0409 015 678 Decorating Scott Witton Building 0427 761 169 Festival of the Fleeces 6548 2109 Shearers Quarters (The) 6548 2509 Good Looks Nail & Beauty 0408175028 Merriwa Petroleum & Ag 6548 2071 Supplies Sporting Shooters Assn 6548 7201 Greentree Roger 0417 448 169 Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213 Gummun Place Hostel 6548 2111 St David’s Uniting Church 6543 1168 Merriwa Pony Club 6548 8561 Hair Indeed 6548 2666 St Joseph’s Primary School 6548 2035 Merriwa Post Office 6548 2042 Hidden Valley Homestead 6548 8588 Stokes Dr Bronwyn 6532 5013 After Hours 6532 5000 Hi-Tech Concrete 6547 2416 Merriwa Pre-School & 6548 2083 Kindergarten Tash Holden 6548 5059 Hose n Round 6547 2215 Association Communications Hunter Central Rivers 6542 4426 Merriwa Race Club 6548 5182 Catchment Authority Telfer Rural Fencing 6760 8322 Merriwa RSL Club 6548 2157 Hunter Mutual 6548 2651 Trinity Markets 6548 2948 Restaurant 6548 2295 IGA— Merriwa 6548 2315 TransCare Hunter Ltd 6545 3115 Merriwa Rotary Club 6548 2025 Ironbark Restaurant 6548 2255 Upper Hunter Landscape 6545 1996 Merriwa Show 6548 2276 Guardians Landmark Townsend 6548 2122 Merriwa Sports Club 6548 2028 M A Macdonald & Co 6548 2226 Upper Hunter Shire Council 6548 2109 Restaurant 6548 3228 - Merriwa Branch McConnell’s This ‘N’ That 6548 2889 Merriwa Surgery 6548 2305 Upper Hunter Weeds 6549 3802 Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2082 After Hours 6548 2305 Authority Merriwa Amateur Swim 6548 8510 Merriwa Taxi Service 6548 2546 Vero, CJ &JM & Sons 6548 2303 Club 0427 482 546 Merriwa Anglican Parish 6548 2218 Welderup 6548 2500 Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2679 Merriwa Auto Electrical 6548 2114 Whale, Mark 6548 2389 Merriwa Tourist 6548 7201 Merriwa Bit’s & Pizza’s 6548MERRIWA 2088 RINGERWelcoming Thursday Centre 14 October 2010 Woolbrook Page 43 Rural Industries 6548 2150 OCTOBER
Friday 15 Celebrate a Saint at St Joseph’s School Melbourne Cup visits Scone Gummun Place Street Stall Saturday 16 Open Garden Day - Wybong/Sandy Hollow Merriwa Sports Club - “Loose Change” Country & Western Night - Cassilis Bowling Club
Saturday 23 Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary Masquerade Ball
Sunday 24 “Rockin’ at the Rivers” Concert at Two Rivers Cellar Door, Denman
Saturday 30 Dirty Dick’s Theatre at the RSL Club
NOVEMBER
Monday 1 Rotary Melbourne Cup Calcutta
Tuesday 2 Melbourne Cup
Saturday 19 “Ash Mountain” at Merriwa Sports Club
Saturday 27 St Joseph’s School Fair
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