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Published in Comboyne 27th May 2009

Covering the Beautiful Comboyne Plateau

Comboyne Community Centre 36 Main St Comboyne Phone: 6550 4289 Fax: 65504396 Email: comboynecircular@bigpond.com Web: www.comboyne.org

This publication is produced every week by volunteers at the Comboyne Community Centre Deadline Monday 4pm

COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING HOURS: MON,TUES & THUR 9 - 5PM WED, FRI, SAT,

SUN & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 10 - 2PM

FIREWOOD: Donations of firewood to keep our visitors and volunteers cosy during the cold Autumn/Winter months will be gratefully received. Thank you to Will Swan for the sling of firewood delivered on Monday. ARTS & CRAFTS: Call in and view the beautiful selection of warm crocheted rugs, scarves, gloves and hats. Wrap up in a crochet rug for Winter warmth and you won’t ever have to hog the fire at home again. DOCTOR: Dr John Vaughan will be at the Centre on Thursday mornings between 9am and 1pm. He will commence on Thursday 28th May from 9.15am. Initially, Dr Vaughan will hold half hour consultations with his new patients. He is an experienced GP with a special interest in skin conditions. He can screen for skin cancers, other skin conditions and will also be able to give immunisations. If you need an appointment, please call the Centre on 65504289 as soon as possible.

SOLAR SYSTEM FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTRE

What’s going on? Between showers, you may have noticed some new equipment on the roof of the Community Centre. The Comboyne Community Association has received funding through the Public Facilities Program (PFP), NSW Climate Change Fund, Department of Environment and Climate Change. With the assistance of Ged McCarthy, Energy and Space Solutions, we are installing photovoltaic solar panels and other energy efficient equipment. It will be a 5kw grid connected solar system that will provide for the Centre energy requirements and, at times, supply excess ‘green’ energy to the grid. We will also install energy efficient lighting and equipment. Our aim is to reduce energy demand and associated greenhouse gas emissions, reduce demand in peak periods and supply excess ‘green’ energy to the grid. We aim to establish the Comboyne Community Centre as a demonstration site for saving energy and reducing carbon emissions. The local community, visitors to the region, students, and business and government agencies will be invited to visit the Centre and learn about relevant skills, energy saving methods and technologies. Enquires about the project please contact Marg at the Community Centre. Phone: 6550 4346 or email: comboyne@bigpond.com Enquiries about solar systems please contact Ged McCarthy Mob: 0448393071 or email: info@energyandspace.com.au

THE THE THE THE UDDER UDDER UDDER UDDER COW COW COW COW CAFÉCAFÉCAFÉCAFÉ

• DELICIOUS FOOD • GREAT COFFEE • FRIENDLY SERVICE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9.30am to approx 4.30pm

PH: 6550 4188

Naturopathic Practice Naturopathic Practice Naturopathic Practice Naturopathic Practice

Maureen Vallance N.D. D.M.H. D.R.M. Member ATMS NHAA

1 Main St Comboyne (next door to the Udder Cow Café)

For a consultation or remedial massage

To book call the Centre

on 6550 4289

Maureen’s mob: 0428 665 200

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

ART GROUP: The Comboyne Art Group gathers on Tuesdays at the Mountain Art Studio, Comboyne Community Centre. Please phone Hilma Anderson for further enquiries on 65504045. COMBOYNE TIP: The Tip is open every Sunday 10am - 4pm. All metals including batteries, fridges and washing machines can be brought to the tip free of charge. A pick-up/delivery can be arranged. There is also a collection place for paints and chemicals etc. All aluminium cans collected in the drums provided go to the Comboyne Public School. Dave Ward 65504069. COMBOYNE ‘TIGERS’ FOOTBALL CLUB: No play was possible last weekend due to the ongoing drought and the water restrictions applying in the Hastings. However, due to the recent rain, play will go on this Saturday. The “Tigers” take on the very gentlemanly, honourable, fair playing Macquarie Hotel side. The game has been switched to Lake Cathie to kick off at 2pm. If you need a lift, please contact Tom Mumford. Dave Ward. COMBOYNE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE: The Annual General Meeting of the Brigade will be held on Tuesday 2nd June at 7.30pm at the Fire Shed. New members are always welcome. COMBOYNE PUBLIC SCHOOL: (Please note change of date to Thursday 4th June) During Education Week, Comboyne Public School invite the community to participate in the learning. At 9:00am on Thursday 4th June, teachers will demonstrate a writing lesson on our new interactive whiteboards, then it is your turn to work with the students to create a story together. When the story is published, we will then use paint to illustrate the stories you have written. This will come together as a big book resource for the children to enjoy all year. After the learning, please join us for morning tea. Mrs Marion Ricketts, Principal. MEDITATION SESSION: A free Meditation session takes place at 9.00am on the first Sunday of each month at Settlement Point Road, Settlement Point Park, Port Macquarie. Please phone Yvette for further information on 0410034528. BEYOND BLUE: Is a National, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, stress, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. One of the key roles of Beyond Blue is to produce and refer people to accurate, up-to-date, easy to read information on depression, anxiety and related disorders. This includes information relating to:- depression, anxiety disorders, post-natal depression, Bipolar disorder, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, young people, men, family & friends, chronic physical illness. The information can take many forms including:- factsheets, newsletters, booklets, DVD’s or manuals. Beyond Blue has downloadable/printable information also. For further information or to check out this valuable resource, please go to www.beyondblue.org.au. COMBOYNE WAR MEMORIAL HALL: The meeting for June will be held on Wednesday 3rd June at 6pm. BYABARRA PUBLIC SCHOOL: Byabarra P&C are holding a ‘Christmas in July’ on Saturday 4th July 6.30pm at the Byabarra Hall. 3 Course Dinner, Live Band, Door Prize, Raffle. $35 pp $60 Double. Bookings essential by the 26th June, 2009. Please phone Virginia Hey 65871224 BUNNOO RIVER LAND CARE GROUP: Formation Meeting will be held on Saturday 30th May 2009 at 11am at Boorganna. Bring something to sit on & some lunch. Enquiries - Janine 65 874 328 FIFTH SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICE: If you only want to go to church one day a year, make it this one. Our own Dallas Atkins is speaking at this month’s Fifth Sunday Family Service. You are invited on Sunday 31st May at 11.15am at the Union Church in the heart of Comboyne. Please bring a friend and some lunch to share. Enjoy the music, the fellowship and the message and find out what it’s all about. All welcome - special treats for the children. Information phone 65504067. SEEING STARS? WAFFLE Youth Group has had an active start to this term, with tennis and stadium games and a chalk chase. A change of pace this week 29th May with Iron Chef cookery fun then the long weekend is Winter Camp at Stanwell Tops. Friday night June 12th is a Games Night, June 19th is an excursion to the Observatory to see the stars. June 26th is “The Gathering” and the big finale for the term, 3rd July is Ten Pin Bowling.

COMBOYNE COMMUNITY

STORE STORE - PH: 6550 4110

FAX: 6550 4182

POST OFFICE - PH: 65504193

TRADING HOURS

GROCERY - Monday to Friday

8am - 6.30pm

Sat, Sunday & Public Hols - 8am - 2pm

POST OFFICE - Mon to Friday

9am - 5pm

Closed for lunch from

1pm - 1.30pm

COMBOYNE RURAL STORECOMBOYNE RURAL STORECOMBOYNE RURAL STORECOMBOYNE RURAL STORE

A division of Hastings Co-operative 19 Thone St, COMBOYNE

Ph. 6550 4007

Mon –Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-12pm

SUPPLIERS OF ALL YOUR RURAL, SUPPLIERS OF ALL YOUR RURAL, SUPPLIERS OF ALL YOUR RURAL, SUPPLIERS OF ALL YOUR RURAL, HARDWARE AND IRRIGATION NEEDSHARDWARE AND IRRIGATION NEEDSHARDWARE AND IRRIGATION NEEDSHARDWARE AND IRRIGATION NEEDS

Stockfeed Fertilizer Fencing Hardware Pumps Pipe & Fittings Dairy Supplies Electric Fencing Animal Health Agricultural Chemicals Garden Supplies

A COUNTRY AFFAIR

HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Affordable Accommodation

at Old Fashioned Rates

A fully furnished 3br cottage

4 post King bed, log fire,

Full length bath

Spectacular Scenic Views

The Essence of Romance

$110 per couple/night with a

complimentary breakfast

$12 extra per person/night

Contact: Ros Fergus 0265504310

Judy Latimore 0418617064

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NEEDS.

PLEASE CONTACT

ANNIE NASELLI

AT THE COMBOYNE

COMMUNITY CENTRE

WAFFLE CONT. Youth Group starts at 6.50pm every Friday during school terms and is for everyone High School Age and above. It finishes at 9pm usually, so for Comboyne kids it’s 6pm to around 9.30 to 10pm. For information and free transport to and/or from Comboyne, please phone 65504164. TOWARDS 2030 COMMUNITY FORUM: Council needs the community's ideas on the Hastings in 20 years! What kind of community do you want to live in? The Towards 2030 Community Forum is one step in the planning process Council is undertaking to guide our community's future. Members of the public from all over the Hastings are being invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas at the one-day forum being held next month. It is important to have your say, bring along your clients, encourage your family and friends to attend. The broader the representation the more reflective of our community's hopes and aspirations! The Towards 2030 Community Forum will be held on 16 June, 2009 and Council invites anyone over 15 to register by completing a form at any library, Council office or Council's website.

CARBON IN SOILS Carbon Myth Busters -Want to find out about soil carbon and what it means to your farm?

A FREE workshop with expert presenters, David Waters DPI and Michael Eddie DECC

will be held at The Comboyne Club

On Tuesday 23rd June from 9.30am - 3pm

Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided

To register, please call the Comboyne Community Centre on 65504289

JOKER SURPRISE

WIN $120 FRIDAY NIGHT

Buy $5 worth of raffle tickets and receive an entry form to be in the draw. Pick the Joker & the cash is yours!

WEDNESDAY 27th May

Ladies Bowls 10 am

Games night - Good prizes

THURSDAY 28th May

Bingo 7pm

FRIDAY 29th May

Bistro 6.30pm - 9pm

Raffles-Meat, Fruit /Vegetables/Seafood Trays

Voucher draw

Remember, you must be in the Club to win

SATURDAY 30th May

Bistro 6.30pm - 9pm

WEDNESDAY 3rd June

State of Origin Come along to the Club and enjoy

watching the game.

Normal ‘Pick the Winner’ - score etc.

competitions with Half Time snacks FREE

A Football jumper is being raffled and will be

drawn at last game (choice of NSW or QLD)

THE CLUB COMBOYNE EX-SERVICEMEN’S & CITIZEN’S CLUB

3 - 5 COMBOYNE STREET, COMBOYNE. PH 6550 4140

WE’RE FOR YOU - THERE FOR YOU

TRADING HOURSTRADING HOURSTRADING HOURSTRADING HOURS MON, TUES, WED & THUR 4PM

SUNDAY & FRIDAY FROM 3PM

SATURDAY FROM 12PM

CLOSING FROM 8PM ATM* TAKE-AWAY LIQUOR* ICE*

INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

Is gambling a problem for you? G-Line is a confidential anonymous free counseling service

FREECALL 1800 633 635

COMBOYNE CRAFT GROUP’S ANNUALCOMBOYNE CRAFT GROUP’S ANNUALCOMBOYNE CRAFT GROUP’S ANNUALCOMBOYNE CRAFT GROUP’S ANNUAL CANCER COUNCIL BIGGEST MORNING TEACANCER COUNCIL BIGGEST MORNING TEACANCER COUNCIL BIGGEST MORNING TEACANCER COUNCIL BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Will be held on Thursday 28th May 2009

At The Union Church , Main Street, Comboyne All Welcome. Bring Your Friends. - Donation $5.00

Raffle 1st Prize: Handmade Teddy bear 2nd Prize: Handmade Teddy Bear Hat Rack

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE: Charolois Short Horn X. Good quality, 9/11mnth, steers from $520, Heifers $450. 15 Angus/Short Horn X Heifer, PTIC $720. Phone 0415252128. FOR SALE: Tanner Wood Lathe on work bench, includes face plates, chucks, assorted chisels etc. plus some planks. NZ made in good condition. Can deliver. $750.00 o.n.o. Contact Malcolm Smith 65504344.

Koppinyarrat Road Closure Please note Koppinyarrat Rd is closed indefinately from Comboyne to Upper Lansdowne due to a

road slip. More information and photos next week

Electorate Office 37 Elbow Street,

West Kempsey 2440

Tel: 65 62 6190 Fax: 65 63 1355

Email: oxley@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Andrew Stoner MP Member for Oxley