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MERRIWA RINGER 30 June 2011

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Issue 1Issue 1: : Thursday 30 June 2011

Merriwa Students win Coal & Allied Science and Engineering Challenge. Students from Years 4, 5, and 6 from Merriwa Central School competed in the Coal & Allied Science and

Engineering Challenge at Muswellbrook last week.

More on pg 5

MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 30 June 2011

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MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

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Important Dates

JULY Friday 1 - Last day of Term 2 Monday 18 - Staff return for Term 3 Tuesday 19 - Students Return for Term 3 - Parent Teacher Interviews - Primary Thursday 21 - Parent Teacher Interviews - Primary/Secondary Monday 25 - Year 7 MEG’s Excursion to TAFE

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Once again Merriwa students have outperformed students from much larger Upper Hunter Schools in the Science and Engineering Challenge. The Challenge is sponsored each year by the Muswellbrook Rotary Club and is a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their problem solving skills and teamwork. Our secondary students scored in fourth place, outperforming teams from much larger schools, Muswellbrook High School, St Joseph's Aberdeen, and Scone High School. Our primary students blitzed the opposition and took out first place in the Challenge. Parent Teacher Interviews A reminder to parents that parent teacher interviews will be held in the first week back after school holidays. Information for parents was sent home earlier this week. Parents are asked to contact the office to make an appointment with their child’s teacher. Year 7 TAFE Visit Early next term our Year 7 students and parents will visit Tighes Hill TAFE as part of our MEGS (Making Educational Goals Sustainable) program. The program aims to assist students and parents to explore career opportunities as an ongoing process.

Last year the students visited a university campus with their parents to explore what university life is all about. At Merriwa Central School we aim to maximise the range of educational experiences and expose students and parents to the broadest possible range of career opportunities. For this reason the MEGS program, including travel for parents is fully funded by the school. School Development Day The first day back next term is a School Development Day Monday 18 July. During the day staff will update their first aid and CPR qualifications. Students return to school on Tuesday 19 July. Enjoy the July holidays and we look forward to students returning after a well deserved break.

Darren Noonan

Principal


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL PRIMARY NEWS

CLASS 3/4 REPORT Class 3/4 students have been studying a book called ‘Refugees’ by David Miller. They looked at the writing patterns David Miller used to construct his sentences. The students broke down sentences identifying grammatical features such as, nouns, adjectives, verbs and prepositions. After doing this together as a class and discussing other words that could be used, the students then wrote their own sentences following the writing pattern of David Miller. This exercise has expanded the students’ vocabulary as they are eager to find interesting words to use in their sentences. These are the student’s sentences. One day, large roaring, loud cars driving, skidding and sliding, around the track.

Christopher Keeley One night, large sneaky, grinning tigers crept, crouching and crawling, towards the deer.

Anthony Honnery Last week, medium sized flash, fancy motorbikes flew, fast and speedy, on the race track.

John Hamson One morning, big flapping, flying kookaburras swooped, laughing and giggling over the children.

Libbie Towell Last week, large roaring, growling tigers ran, leaping and prancing in front of the antelope.

Blake Tritton One afternoon, huge loud, noisy gorillas hung, swinging and jumping towards the massive tree.

James Bristow One day, small slippery, silky dolphins leaped, twisting and turning in the clear blue sea.

Liana Byfield

One night, small squeaking, scratching mice ran, creeping and crawling, between the chairs.

Elly Blackadder Last week, massive slippery, sliding snakes slithered, straight and horizontal into the ocean.

Benjamin Nebauer One humid afternoon, wide wing spanned, eagles flew, soaring and gliding over the tall tree.

Harry Liondis One night, big frightening, sharks swam, looking and searching through the ocean.

Sarah-Jayne Whitby One night, small quiet, silent rabbits walked lazily and sleepily under the bridge.

Jamie Constable One afternoon, huge shiny, glistening dolphins swam, jumping and leaping over the waves.

Tamara Sormaz Last week, little hairy, bushy goats crouched, eating and munching away from the fence.

Dayna Schmidt One night, big jumping, leaping horses galloped, trotting and prancing towards the ferris wheel.

Nikki Anshaw One night, small fluffy, furry kittens jumped, leaping and pouncing towards the mouse.

Tanja Sormaz One morning, little fluffy, furry rabbits jumped, leaping and bouncing towards the burrow.

Jackson Keane One afternoon, small furry, fluffy otters dived, swimming and weaving towards the riverbank.

Ruby Wong



One afternoon, big lovely, beautiful Miss Willis sat, working and writing in the classroom.

Amber Pittman Yesterday, small wobbling, wiggling squids crawled, bouncing and swimming past the rocks.

Brad Cox Last night, large spotty, orange cheetahs ran, feasting and munching towards the forest.

Lachlan Harrison What budding authors we have in 3/4! Happy and safe holidays from 3/4 at Merriwa Central School.

Miss Michelle Willis

PRIMARY COAL & ALLIED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

How do you build a bridge? What is the best way to build a catapult? These questions and many more were investigated when students from classes 4/5 and 6 participated in the primary division of the Science and Engineering Challenge at Muswellbrook last Thursday.

After a short briefing students were sent to their respective activit ies to begin planning. Students worked in small groups of four or five to complete tasks i n c l u d i n g designing a h a b i t a b l e structure to cope with the

challenges of the future, building an air canon to shoot down a target from up to 10 metres

away, building an airship to fly through an obstacle course and other engineering tasks.

P o i n t s w e r e a w a r d e d to each g r o u p depending on the level at which they a ch i e v ed the criteria

for their task. Each group’s score was then added to the team total. At lunchtime Merriwa Central was running in a respectable third. As scores came in towards the end of the day we fluctuated from fourth to second. That was however until the final count, where to rapturous applause, Merriwa Central School was announced the winner! Throughout the day students from Merriwa Central School worked cooperatively with minimal teacher assistance, often collaborating with students from other schools, in a manner that demonstrated excellent self-direction,

respect for others and their school.

Glen Kite


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students who, through their great writing, have been selected as students of the week:

(Back): Shai Blackadder, Alkira Tritton and Mekayla Towell. (Front): Tanja Sormaz and Kasey Jongerden.

ASSEMBLY AWARDS Last Weeks assembly was hosted by Class 3/4. Each student read their great opening sentence which they had written based on the opening sentence of Refugee. Each of these sentences has been published in the Class 3/4 article which is also included in the Ringer. Mr Kite played a video which he had taken of students involved in the Coal & Allied Science and Engineering Challenge at Muswellbrook on Thursday. We are extremely proud of our achievements on the day as we were announced as the winning Primary group! Our thanks must go to Mr. Martyn who taught the fundamentals of design to each of our senior classes during Terms 1 and 2, the teachers who accompanied the group and, of course, to the students themselves. An article about the Challenge is also included in this week’s Ringer.

The following students received awards at the assembly:

Class 1/2 : Logan Pike. Ashleigh Orton and Harrison Amidy, Andrew Harrison and Montana Cronin.

Jackson Keane, Sarah-Jayne Whitby and Anthony Honnery. Harry Liondis, Tanja Sormaz and Elly Blackadder of Class 3/4.

Back: Daniel Liondis, Josie Porter and Dylan Turner. Front: Aaron Hamson, Kasey Jongerden, Jessie Watson, Koda Cashen and Cody Turner.



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Sharri Speed, Tori Mcnaught, and Teianna Taylor. Jazzmine Orton, Paige McConnell and Maddilyn Blackadder of Class 4/5.

Breanna Goodear, Hanna Byfield and Tylor Keogh of Year 5/6 with their awards.

TERM WRAP-UP Term 2 is just about to finish and both students and staff will enjoy a well-earned break. Our term has been very busy: We held successful sports carnivals such as the cross-country and athletics carnivals as well as enjoying a great tabloid sports day. We competed in the Science and Engineering Challenge Day and at Zone Cross country. Two of our students competed in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition at Rutherford and all students in Years 3-6

presented a speech to their class. Our Finals in Public speaking will be held tomorrow (Friday 1 July). Many of our students and staff participated in the Festival of the Fleeces parade, part of either the school group or of a local community group. We welcomed Mr Kite to our Primary staff as Relieving Assistant Principal and said thank you to Mrs Shannon who had taught Class 4/5 for the beginning part of the year. Our Year 3 and Year 5 students sat for the NAPLAN in May. What a busy term! Next term we can look forward to Parent/Teacher interviews in Week One, Zone athletics at Scone in Week Three, our Performance evening on 17 August, sporting events such as the netball gala day and Cassilis sports day, an infants excursion to the Wetlands and Little Sprouts Day. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing everyone return to classes on Tuesday 19 July.

Ruth Hoye

CHANGES TO PRIMARY CANTEEN MENU There will be a change in the Primary Canteen Menu from the start of Term 3. Keep and eye out for the new menus, they will be sent home with students this week. The new menu is, hopefully, going to be much easier to order and prepare, making the canteen volunteers job a much simpler one.

Jenny Johnston


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL SECONDARY NEWS

HORSE SPORTS Earlier this month our school was represented by Anastasia Martin at the 2011 Coonabarabran Horse Expo. Anastasia competed in the 12 years age group with tremendous success. There were over 60 riders in her age group. She competed in the sporting events placing 1st in the keyhole, 2nd in the bending race, 3rd in the flag race, 4th in the barrel race and 4th in the time trial. She was awarded Champion 12 year old Sporter. Others events she competed in were the open showjumping gaining 5th in the C grade Power & Speed, 5th in C grade AM2 and the working horse challenge which saw her and her horse take out 3rd place.

To complete her very successful run Anastasia placed 3rd in the Junior Equestrian Hack and 5th in the Team of 4 riders combining with Walcha Central School. At the end of a very long 4 days she was awarded for her efforts by being named Overall Age Champion for the 12 year olds. We would like to congratulate Anastasia for a wonderful 2011 Coonabarabran Horse Expo. Well done.

Horse Sports Committee

BIRRONG BOYS HIGH SCHOOL VISIT Last Monday 17 students and 4 teachers arrived at lunchtime and were whisked off to leave their luggage in the Hall . There they were introduced to the Merriwa Central students who were to be their "Buddies" for the duration of visit. Then they headed to the oval for a game of soccer and despite the home town advantage our visitors were the victors. Next came "The Race Around Merriwa" which pitted small groups against cryptic clues which lead from one historic point of interest to another. At each venue students had to find information from that site before they were given the next clue. After returning to School at various time intervals they played some basketball and prepared for dinner. Despite the brisk conditions our BBQ went off well and students cooked and chatted with their Buddies and SRC members and then enjoyed their sausages, potato bake and salad followed by ice-cream and apple pie. After group washing up everyone headed to the Hall for a games/karaoke/Wii night of fun and friendship. By 8pm everyone was ready to head home and leave our visitors to settle in for a very chilly night.

On Tuesday morning the boys were up early and had breakfast and packed lunches by 8:30 am. At 9am they were joined by the Buddies and headed to "Hampshire Station" This was a real treat for the boys, many of whom had not ventured out of Sydney let alone driven on dirt roads and crossed fast running creeks. At Hampshire the students were spellbound watching sheep



dogs work their magic in the yards, witnessing cattle being vaccinated, and seeing a "Man from Snowy River" moment as the brood mares raced down the hillside followed by riders cracking whips. Then Grace demonstrated the finer points of polocrosse. Another highlight was walking the plank to cross the swollen creek to get to the shearing shed and a bonfire, a great place to have a picnic for lunch. A special thanks to the Halsted family for changing their routine to allow our students and guests the opportunity to see and experience a fantastic working property.

After returning to School, more hands on animal experiences awaited at the Ag Farm. Students were able to handle the goats, chickens and rabbits and be entertained by information provided by Mrs Harrison. It was after this that Merriwa weather was at its worst with driving rain and freezing wind, making it difficult for everyone to shower and prepare for the evening activities. Outdoor dining was abandoned and dinner of spaghetti bolognaise, salad and garlic bread followed by sticky date pudding and ice-cream was eaten indoors. After a quick clean up everyone was ready for a night of Trivia by 6:30 pm. Nine teams competed over eight rounds and answered questions from a range of subjects such as sport, Merriwa, song titles and general knowledge. With Mr Johnston acting as quizmaster a good time was had by all attending, especially the winners who received a gold medal and certificate for their efforts.

Wednesday morning saw our visitors pack up, load the bus, set up the Hall, have breakfast and be ready to host an assembly by 9am. Wow. At the assembly each Birrong student presented an item about different parts of their school life and exchanged gifts with their B u d d i e s . M r M a h l e r , D e p u t y Principal, expressed the gratitude of the students and staff for hosting their visit and extended an invitation to visit them later in the year. They then had a group photo taken, said farewells and boarded the bus and headed off to Sydney.

The visit was a huge success. Thanks go to the SRC members who worked tirelessly to prepare for all aspects of the activity, from setting up the Hall to cooking, cleaning up and setting questions for the Trivia night. Also thanks to the parents who provided food and to Mrs Kirk for the amazing quiches and sticky date pudding. Our students are keen to visit Birrong later in the year to sample their hospitality and renew friendships.

Gwen Meyer


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL MCS CAREER NEWS

Future Career events July 25 Year 7 MEGS visit to Tighes Hill TAFE scheduled, notes have been given out. Parents are asked to return notes to school as soon as possible and to keep this date free so they can travel with their son or daughter to experience all that the TAFE has to offer with respect to vocational alternatives in tertiary education. Year 10 students will need to start thinking about their next work experience week which will be held after their school certificate in term 4. It takes time to organise these placements so the students stand a much better chance of getting their first choice if we are able to contact the employers early. Important Information for Year 12 students NSW Students Online - Find online information on preparing for your written exams, study tips and materials, taking the exam and what to expect in the exam paper along with past HSC exam papers. Vis i t http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/ Key dates for UAC course submissions Early August 2011 applications open Friday 30 September 2011 on-time

applications close Monday 31 October 2011 late applications

close with late fee $116* Wednesday 30 November 2011 late

applications close with late fee $133* Thursday 2 February 2012 final close of

applications with late fee $143* HSC and ATARs Wednesday 14 December 2011 NSW HSC

results released by Board of Studies Thursday 15 December 2011 ATARs

released by UAC at www.uac.edu.au Change of preferences Thursday 5 January 2012 for consideration

in Main Round 18 January – 25 January 2012 for

consideration in Late Round

1 February – 2 February 2012 for consideration in Final Round

Macquarie University HSC Enrichment Program. This program assists students prepare for their HSC exams in Chemistry (7 July) and Physics (8 July). Cost $70 per day. Register at www.accessmq.com.au/chemis t r y o r www.accessmq.com.au/physics or call 98053131

Early Entry Schemes/Scholarships A scholarship search on Myfuture shows over 2500 scholarships. Go to "the facts" and click on "Awards and Scholarships" http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts.aspx University of New South Wales Scholarship Information Evening - Registration is now open for the UNSW Scholarships Information Evening to be held on Thursday 21 July 6pm - 8:30pm in the Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Kensington Campus. Registration is required for this event. More information can be found at www.scholarshipsevening.unsw.edu.au NSW Department of Education 2012 Teacher Education Scholarship Program - Up to 300 scholarships are available in secondary maths, science, English, and special education. $5,000 a year plus $3,000 to assist with expenses such as relocation costs apply. The closing date for app l i ca t ions i s 7 October emai l [email protected]. for information or visit https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/about-us/careers-centre/school-careers/teaching/our-programs-and-initiatives/teaching-scholarships Sydney University Scholarships - University of Sydney gives out over $65 million in scholarships each year over 700 scholarship schemes (not including prizes or college and sporting scholarships). To maximise your' chances of receiving a scholarship, Sydney Uni is hosting a Scholarships Information Evening for year 11 and 12 students on Tuesday 28 June. 6pm in the Eastern Avenue Auditorium: Visit the website Registrations open at 5pm on Thursday 9 June

http://www.uac.edu.au

http://www.accessmq.com.au/physics%20or%20call%2098053131






Sports Scholarships USA targets recreational or amateur sportspersons of all abilities. The program assists students to gain a university in the US. Visit the website to see upcoming i n f o r m a t i o n s e s s i o n s . h t t p : / /www.studentplacement.com.au/programs/usa/sport/ Omnilink Undergraduate Program – Sydney Office - Year 12 students wishing to enrol in a Geographic or Surveying and Spatial Information Systems course may also be interested in a cadetship with Omnilink. Please apply with your CV and state your preference for a tertiary course you would undertake to h t t p : / / w w w . o m n i l i n k . c o m . a u /careersenquiry.htm Contact: 1800 651 291 or omn i l i n k@omn i l i n k . c om . au / h t t p : / /www.omnilink.com.au/cadetship.htm Bluescope Steel - In 2012 Cadetship opportunities exist in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer and Electrical Engineering. Applications open 1 July and close 31 August. www.bluescopesteel.com/cadets Ausgrid Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and Cadetships. Apprenticeship registrations for the 2012 intake are now open. Pre-selection tests take place at the end of July. http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Careers/Ausgrid- A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s . a s p x h t t p : / /www.facebook.com/ausgridapprenticeships Traineeships for Year 12 leavers. Part-time study at TAFE with work experience at Ausgrid. Applications will open in July 2011. http://www.ausgr id.com.au/Common/Careers/Traineeships.aspx Cadetships for high achieving students. A five-year program that combines work with university study. Applications will open in July 2011. http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Careers/Cadetships.aspx Xstrata Coal NSW is looking for apprenticeships to begin in 2012. You must

register on line and then submit your application by mail. Access “Xstrata Lerner Programs” at www.xstrata.com/careers University Open Days Newcastle University Central Coast campus.

20 August UTS Open day- 27 August Sydney Uni Open day - 27 August Newcastle University 27 August UWS Open day - 28 August Newcastle University Port Macquarie campus

1 September UTS Kuring-gai Information Evening

Wednesday 17 August Australian Catholic University Canberra campus 27 August Australian National University. 27 August. For

campus tours call 1800 620 032. Charles Sturt University. Every day for

campus tours/appointments and course information call 1800 334 733.

Southern Cross University For personalised campus tours and special events call 1800 111 890.

University of Wollongong For personalised campus tours and special events call 1300 367 869.

Year 10 & 11 Opportunities Kenvale College Scholarship Competition – Event Management & Hospitality - Year 11 students are invited to apply. 15 will be selected for one week of work experience in events/hospitality. Two of those 15 students will go on to receive a scholarship to study at Kenvale College after their HSC. Applications close July 27. For information, contact Bernie M c F a r l a n e o n 9 3 1 4 6 2 1 3 o r [email protected] If you require any further information about careers please contact me at school.

J Hegarty Careers Advisor

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J a d e McConne l l M e r r i w a Pharmacy – B u s i n e s s Services

Shaylee Schmidt Upper Hunter Shire Council – Business Services

Stephanie Sills Merriwa Resource Centre – Information Technology

Jane Hegarty

YEAR 11 VET WORK PLACEMENT

Year 11 students that are currently studying a vocational education course attended their mandatory work placement from 20 June to 24 June. Students are required to complete 35 hours in the work place and Merriwa students are very lucky to have such supportive businesses who provide opportunities for them to learn how industry works. Last week the following students attended placements for Business Services, Metal & Engineering Hospitality and Information Technology:

Jade McConnell - Merriwa Pharmacy - Business Services

Shaylee Schmidt - Upper Hunter Shire Council - Business Services

Megan Wightman - Scenic Tours- Newcastle - Business Services

Stephanie Sills - Merriwa Resource Centre - Information Technology

Sophie Ashman - K T ‘s on Bettington - Hospitality

Rebecca Constable - Ironbark Cafe - Hospitality

Adon Knight- Hall - Denman Engineering - Metal & Engineering

Jeremy Rawlinson - Blooms Engineering - Metal & Engineering

Below are a number of photographs demonstrating what the students were doing at work when their supervisors visited them.

Sophie Ashman with Rob Tindall at KT’s On Bettington.

M e g a n Wightman S c e n i c t o u r s Newcastle – Business Services

YR 10 TAFE OUTREACH COURSES During Term 3, two Tafe Outreach courses are being made available to Merriwa Students. Scone Tafe are offering Welding and Muswellbrook Tafe have a Small Motors course. They will run for 1 Term and will be held on Wednesdays. Please contact me at the School if your son or daughter are interested in attending as there are limited places available

Jane Hegarty


P & C

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7-00pm in the Merriwa RSL Club

MONSTER TRAILER RAFFLE

Prize includes: Box Trailer (includes Rego) Retail Price $1160 PLUS Goods to the value of $3000. Drawn: 29 October 2011. Only $2.00 per ticket with all proceeds going to support Merriwa Central School P&C Association. Tickets available from Hunter Mutual and Merriwa Hardware. Many thanks to the following businesses for your support and for making this a success, we could not have done this without you: Hunter Mutual Merriwa - $500 towards

trailer, Cappuccino Machine plus a bag of goodies

Ryan’s Trailers & Caravans – discount on price of trailer

Wightmans Transport – Transport of trailer from Dubbo to Merriwa

Merriwa Hardware and McConnell’s This & That – BBQ valued at $300

Royal Hotel Merriwa – Dinner for 4, carton of beer and bottle of spirits

Merriwa Auto Electrical – Remote controlled 4wd buggy valued at $250

Muswellbrook Holden – Holden Racing Team Jacket valued at $250

Russell’s Earthmoving Merriwa – Outdoor Setting table and chairs

Max’s Country Cuts – Side of Lamb valued at $90

Merriwa Pharmacy – Boots, Watch, Masseur sandals total value at $120

Merriwa IGA & Liquor - $100 voucher Australian Reptile Park – Family pass to park

(2 Adults and 2 children) Elders Merriwa – Dog biscuits to the value of

$55 Pearce’s working dogs – Load of fire wood Good Looks Nail & beauty & Hair Indeed –

Face cream and hair products Merriwa Nursery – Garden consultation plus

discounted plants Repco Muswellbrook – Pressure washer

valued at $280 CJ & JM Vero & Sons – Microwave oven and

vacuum cleaner Merriwa Sports Club – 2 bottles red wine, 1

white wine, 1 port Merriwa Newsagent – Toddlers bike Cross Country Ford/NRMA – Picnic Blanket Lenore’s Quilting - $20 Voucher Merriwa Engineering – Car Oil, Whipper

Snipper Oil, 2 caps Spotlight - $20 Voucher Western Plains Zoo –Family pass to park (2

adults and 2 children) Merriwa Tyre & Services - Husqvarna Toy

Chainsaw, RRP $65.50 Upper Hunter Shire Council - $200 towards

the purchase of goodies for the Trailer


ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Welcome to the last newsletter of Term 2. It has been a very busy and productive school term and the staff thank you for your ongoing support of our school and your children’s education. We have celebrated Catholic Schools Week, Festival of Fleeces, a cross country carnival and athletics carnival, sat NAPLAN tests, sent student reps away for both sports carnivals as well as the Science Discovery Day and numerous other happenings. The students have remained focused and keen to continue on their learning journey. We look forward to another great term ahead. Our condolences and prayers go to Gaby Nicholls and her family on the recent death of her great grandmother Marie Wilton. May God hold her in the palm of His hand. The Feast of the Sacred Heart celebrates the incredible and unconditional love God has for each one of us. We will be celebrating with Mass for the school community at noon on Friday. All parents and friends are invited to join us in the church. The St Joseph’s School Transition to Kindergarten program will commence in Term 3 for all new enrolments for the 2012 school year. If you have not sent in an enrolment form yet please contact the school now. This week our equestrian team will compete at Gulgong. Thank you to our Team Captain Miss Thomas for her supervision and organisation on the day. Good luck to all competitors. The debating team is going to regional competition at Muswellbrook on Tuesday. We congratulate them on their effort thus far and hope they continue the great learning experience on the

day. Thanks Miss Thomas for your wonderful support of these children. Our athletics reps will compete at Singleton on Wednesday. Thank you Mr Lannen for supervising the children and thank you to parents who have offered to help with transportation. NAIDOC Day will be celebrated on Thursday to help the children focus on the unique and wonderful culture of the Aboriginal Australians. The students will participate in a number of activities on the day including Aboriginal games for sport, art, literature and a liturgy. Please feel free to join us at any time after 12.00. The Upper Hunter Conservatorium concert held last week was a real delight to attend. Congratulations to our 15 students who took part in the concert. It is so good to see the development of skills over the years. I was very honoured to play in the “Concerto for the Triangle”. The children were particularly amused by this humorous piece. Thank you to the conservatorium teachers for providing the children the opportunity to perform in front of a real audience and for making their experiences so enjoyable. Thanks to all who attended on the evening to reward the children for their efforts.


ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Reading helpers make it possible for us to meet the needs of all the children in our school. We cannot cover the amount of work we do with our students without your help. Thank you to the many helpers we have had this semester. You are wonderful! If any other parents or friends would like to help our children improve their reading skills, please leave your name at the office or contact your child’s teacher.

School reports have been sent home with all students. These reports enable us to give parents a snapshot of your child’s achievement over the past semester. Please read these carefully and discuss them with your child. Your interview time next week is a brief opportunity for you, your child and your child’s teacher to discuss their progress together. Appointments for more lengthy discussions can be made for another time with your class teacher. Awards: Congratulations to our Week 9 award winners: Kinder: Jack Lean for fantastic spelling results Hudson Attenborough for developing great

independent skills 1/2 Chloe Towell for her willingness to sound out

new words Lauren Redgate for always being organised in

the classroom 3/4 Clancy Moore for his excellent sentence

writing using conjunctions Bailey Telfer for his good work in Visual Arts Special Award: Ty Riley for excellent work with sight words

Helen Whale Principal


MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL

DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2011

Re-enrolment Info for 2012 We are now taking enrolments for next year at Pre-school onto our Waiting List. Parents are encouraged to ring as soon as possible to register their child’s details.

Festival Parade With thanks to all who participated and contributed the Festival Parade. The children had loads of fun! Some parents were even pleased to find that there was a freddo or two left over, so that even they didn’t miss out. Everyone loves a piece of chocolate!

Clerical Mac and Pre-school Just a reminder that both our MAC and Pre-school Clerical Assistants, Michelle Greacen, Megan Moore only work one day per week – Thursdays. Parents are asked to keep this in mind, and are welcome to leave a message with other staff throughout the week. Michelle and Megan will then be happy to return your call, in regard to account enquiries.

Child Protection We are currently updating this policy, which will soon be discussed at a team meeting. Thanks to Leah Folpp for her input.

Early Years Learning Framework We are also in the process of updating numerous documents in line with this new framework. Some of them include our Program evaluations, portfolios, Information Booklet, Philosophy, Vision Statement to name a few.

Our Daily Diary We are keen to remind you to pick up a copy of our daily dairy at the conclusion of your child’s pre-school day. It’s a great way of sharing part of the day with your child and a conversation starter, particularly, we’ve heard, for Dads. Everyone’s been so busy of late, that many parents are leaving these behind, as we find quite a few left at the end of the day. Please let us know if they are not quite out when you have arrived to collect and we will put a copy in your child’s note folder. Staff take a lot of time to prepare this on a daily basis, and would love to see it being used even more. Let us know if you miss out, as we may start to copy a few less.

School Holidays The end of term is creeping up very quickly. Our last day for the term will be Friday 1 July. Pre-school will resume as normal for children on Monday 18 July, 2011. Stay safe and warm over the holidays. Enrolments For Term 3 2011 We are in the process of allocating any days that become available via our Waiting List. We envisage starting the Term completely full.

Jill Martyn (Teaching Director)


MERRIWA ACTIVITY CENTRE After School and Vacation Care Catering for 5 – 12 year olds

This is it!! The holidays are finally here!! Don’t forget our excursion to the Cinema and 10 pin bowling on 6th June. We will travel part of the way by train. Some of our children have never experienced a train trip before so it will be quite exciting for them. We will be contacting parents via a note or phone call outlining the itinerary for the day. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 5th, please give us a call and we will fill you in on the details. Just a couple of friendly reminders for those attending MAC during the holidays: Food –While MAC provides afternoon tea, we

ask the children to supply their own morning tea and lunch (except on special food days and where stated in the program). A drink bottle is also a must. If your child is independent and likes to pack their own lunch box, may we suggest you check it to ensure adequate food has been packed as we have had instances of lunch boxes which have contained just one small packet of chips, which I am sure you would agree is not enough to sustain an active child until afternoon tea (rest assured these children do not go hungry at the centre but budget constraints limit the amount of extras in our store cupboard).

Warm Clothing-Some days we will be out and about town so warm clothes are a necessity. We do have a few jumpers in our clothing bin but not in all sizes. Enclosed shoes and a hat are also essential. If a child does not wear/bring enough warm clothing to MAC we might have to reconsider our out of centre excursion plans for the day and no one would like to be disappointed like that.

Pupil Free Day - Monday 18 July is a pupil free day for the central school. We are in the process of taking names as we will be open all day to cater for your children. Please give us a call if you need care for your child/ren. Everybody at MAC would like to wish all the children and parents lucky enough to have time

off, a safe and happy break. We will see you in two weeks. After our time at the tennis courts, Molly and Ruby chose to wind down by doing some Hama beads.

What is on at MAC next week? Please refer to our Vacation Care Program. If you have not yet received one please drop in and we will be more than happy provide you with one.

Activity Centre CRN (Afterschool Care) is 555 014 702K and Vacation Care is 555 014 708J. There is also the potential for working mothers to receive up to 50% of the fees outlaid back in their tax returns. Did you know your child can attend MAC for as little as $3 per session? Contact Centrelink to find out your child care benefit (CCB).

See you next week.

Jill, Julie and Staff


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ANGLICAN NEWS

Come and Join us….. Yuletide Luncheon The Anglican Women’s Guild is planning a Yuletide Luncheon to be held at the Parish Hall on Sunday 31 July. Further details later. Please mark this on your calendar, in you diary or both, come along and enjoy a delicious meal (as always) and Christmas cheer. Cassilis Morning Prayer Morning Prayer is now being said at Cassilis on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11am. This alternates with Rev’d Mandy’s celebration of the Eucharist on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. For more information please contact Sue Blyton.

Holy Trinity Evening Prayer During winter the Evening Prayer service time has been brought forward to 5pm instead of 5.30.

Dates for your Diary July 31 - Yuletide Luncheon November 6 - Confirmation by Bishop Brian Farran

Sentence of the Week The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6.23

Thought for the Week Some people are always grumbling that roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. Events for this Week Friday 1 July - 10am Eucharist at Holy Trinity - 11am Eucharist at Merriwa Hospital Sunday 3 July - 9am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Samaritans Winter Appeal Funds go towards services that receive only partial or no Government funding. These include the Samaritans emergency Relief centre’s, which are always hit hard during wintertime. Please help and give what you can. You can donate to the Samaritans Winter Appeal on of three ways. Phone.: (02) 4960 7100 Internet….www.samaritans.org.au. Mail : PO Box 366 HRMC NSW 2310

Rosalie for Jean your regular correspondent


RECIPE OF THE WEEK SPICED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 potato, peeled, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground chilli 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into small

florets 5 1/2 cups reduced-salt vegetable stock 1/2 cup low-fat natural yoghurt naan bread, warmed, to serve Method Heat oil in a large

s a u c e p a n o v e r medium-high heat. Add onion, potato and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft.

A d d t u r m e r i c , coriander, cumin and chilli. Cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add cauliflower and stock. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Blend soup, in batches, until smooth. Return soup to saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in 1/3 cup yoghurt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper.

Ladle soup into serving bowls. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of remaining yoghurt. Serve with naan bread

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS AND TRICKS There are a wide variety of lenses and filters available to increase the range of options you have for taking a picture. These lenses and filters allow you to change the perspectives and colours in your images. Here are some of them and what they can do for your photography. Fish Eye

This is like a more extreme version of the w i d e - a n g l e lens. Fisheyes are zoomed out about as far as you can go, and they provide a truly

interesting perspective. Just remember to get very close to your subject when you use a fisheye. It’s never as close as you think. Soft Focus Soft Focus filters generate more diffused looks for romantic, moody, atmospheric, foggy or glowing effects in your shots. This is exactly the kind of filter they use when taking pictures for the Victoria Secret catalogue. You might also use a soft focus filter when taking a picture of a mother holding her newborn baby. Polarizing A polarizing filter can be the most useful filter to own. A Polarizing filter can deepen the colour and contrast in the sky, eliminate glare from water or reflective surfaces, or cut through fog like haze. You’ll want to use them on bright sunny days in the summer.

Extract from “Digital Photo Secrets”

By David Peterson


MERRIWA HARDWARE Welcome back to my four loyal readers for what I think is the last instalment for this term. Lets dive headfirst into a bathtub full of my dribble and see just what we can find. Stock-take Nightmare On Elm Street has nothing on this. We've had our stock-take sale and I've got a few bits and pieces on special to try to tidy things up a bit, but......yes, still a nightmare. So please bear with us. The shop may be a little bit scarier than usual, and I may not remember just where I left the widget, and when you come in and ask, "is it in yet?" well, I will still probably have absolutely no idea what you're talking about, but you should be use to that anyway! So, down to the serious stuff. Have you noticed that your lawn is starting to develop some nice rich green patches in it? If so, go and take a closer look, it may well be bindii. If you find that it is, now is the time to get stuck into it. You can either manually remove the clusters or you can spray them with a bindii killer. At Merriwa Hardware we have a spray concentrate; one that is ready to use, (just click it on to the end of your hose); or a granular product that you can throw around your lawn. All of these "weed and feed" products are very

effective in killing not only bindii, but also all of the broadleaf weeds that are coming up throughout your lawn now. As well as killing all the nuisance weeds, they will also feed the lawn to help the grass establish a good strong root system which will help protect itself against further weed infestation later on. Don't forget to check out our new Garden Centre. Sounds fancy doesn't it? Just pop out the back to check out the range of pots and plants that we have available. And do please give us a bit of feedback on what you think of it. Can it be improved? What sort of plants would you like us to have in stock? All that sort of stuff. Well that's about all for this week. Did you know? Contrary to common belief, elephants are not afraid of mice. Go to any zoo and chances are that the mice are living in the same quarters as the elephants. The mice eat the grain and nest in the hay that is so common to elephant habitats.

Ray & the crew


MERRIWA AUTO ELECTRICAL Set Top Box We will have some Set Top Boxes arriving soon. There are so many on the market, it's important to get the right advice about which ones are going to work in our area. You are welcome to come in and ask about this. If we don't have the one you want we can order it for you. Antenna Customers have been reporting excellent results with the antenna we have in stock. Did you know we also have a wide range of cable and adaptors? Sometimes people have very specific requirements, we can help you find out what you need and order it for you and call you when it arrives. Lights!! Next time you drop in, ask to have a look at an exciting new light. It's an LED adhesive strip that is pre-wired and easy to install. This product has thousands of applications! It has a low current draw, is environmentally friendly and has a long-life. You could use it on your trailer, in the workshop, in a cupboard, above signage. Powered by a small battery it is very cheap to run. If you need a decent light in your shed, we have an excellent product in stock that everyone is raving about. It's a high-powered LED work lamp that has 75% less draw than a 55w halogen bulb. This light can easily be powered by a 12v battery, particularly handy for those sheds that you can't run power to! Still available here!! Mobile phones, cases, car cradles, Bluetooth,

vehicle chargers

BRING THE KIDS AND SEE HOW THEY DID IT IN GRANDDAD'S DAY

On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July The St Helier’s Heavy Horse Field Days and swap meet will give a glimpse of the past. The Field days are sponsored by BHP Billiton and open to all Heavy Horse Breeds full or part Bred’s.

The horses compete in show ring c l a s s e s , ploughing, l o g s n i g g i n g , p u m p k i n s n a t c h , slide and

vehicle obstacle courses. Great entertainment assured for competitors and spectators alike! On Sunday there will be an all breeds foal show with a parade of historical horse drawn vehicles and implements. Refreshments and hot food available courtesy of Muswellbrook Lions Club. Numerous stalls displaying equine books, leatherwork, wood turning and other crafts. There will also be entertainment on Saturday night. Entry fee: Gold Coin How to get there: The Field Days are held at St. Heliers Correctional Centre, located about 10 minutes drive from Muswellbrook. From Muswellbrook head north on the New England Highway. Turn right onto McCullys Gap road then left onto the St. Heliers Road and follow the signs.

Enquiries Katie 65472043 www.muswellbrook.org.au/horse


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Merriwa Pre-School Kindergarten Association Incorporated

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ABN: 30 115 950 266

Positions Vacant

Casual Relief Cleaner A position has become available for a casual relief cleaner.

Casual Childcare Assistant A position has become available for a casual childcare worker for relief shifts.

This position is for on call work only, applicants may be untrained or have Certificate 3 in Children’s Services. First aid certificate is required to be

obtained.

General Maintenance Person A position has become available for a maintenance person, for 6 hours per

week.

Referees are essential for all positions. Working with Children Checks apply. For more information, please contact Anna on 0429485008

Applications close 1/7/2011.

Antenna to boost mobile phone reception Antenna to boost internet reception A range of GME & Uniden UHF's and

accessories Key cutting & padlocks Ipod, Ipod cables, selection of earphones,

cases for MP3/Ipod Solar Panels Vehicle maintenance products including

additives, degreaser sprays (extremely handy spray to have in the home, vehicle or shed) and air fresheners

Dick Smith agent - we have some great Meccano sets and even a drum kit!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy time over the school holidays!

Sally


WOOLBROOK RURAL INDUSTRIES

A threatened German invasion and fighting the aerial Battle of Britain were not the only problems Britain was facing by mid 1940. Mussolini, the Fascist Italian dictator, believing that Britain would soon be successfully invaded by Germany, also declared war with the obvious purpose of scavenging the carcase of what he believed was a now defunct British Empire. (If he had been correct, how long would it have been before Germany annexed Italy? Not long, in my opinion!!!). Italy had a modern and formidable navy, at least on paper, whereas the British Admiral (Cunningham) had a comparatively ancient Mediterranean fleet, much of it WW1 vintage. His ships included five Australian cruisers and about fifteen Australian destroyers, these also mostly old with the exception of three modern light cruisers, Sydney, Perth and Hobart, indeed one Australian destroyer squadron was fondly known by those manning it as “The Scrap Iron Flotilla”. Cunningham sailed up and down the Mediterranean (Mussolini’s “Mare Nostrum”, i.e. “Our Sea”) for years daring the Italians to come out which, like the German High Seas Fleet in WW1, they seldom did, and when they did they mostly regretted it. Another problem Britain had was the modern French fleet which, after the fall of France, would have been a very welcome addition to Germany’s fleet if they could have got their hands on it. Most of this French fleet was at anchor at four widely separated places, Scapa Flow (off Scotland), Alexandria (Egypt), Marseilles (southern France, by then unoccupied Vichy France), and Oran in the French Mediterranean colony of Algeria. Those at Scapa Flow and Alexandria were not a problem, Britain simply took possession of them with the loss of one British officer killed when commandeering a French submarine in Scapa Flow. Marseilles was obviously impossible to deal with in this fashion, and there Britain had to accept a promise from the French Admiral who was theoretically in charge of the entire French fleet. This promise was that if the Germans moved south into Vichy France to complete a full takeover the French ships at Marseilles and also, if necessary, those at Oran, would be scuttled. Later the French were as good as their word in Marseilles when the Germans did move south, but the situation immediately after the fall of France was such that Churchill was not prepared to gamble with

the warships at Oran and he sent some of the British Mediterranean fleet there. The French Admiral was ordered to surrender his fleet, which he refused to do, so the British opened fire on the French ships which were unable to return fire or even move because they did not have steam up. It was a massacre, the fleet was destroyed, and more than a thousand French sailors died. All these acts were probably illegal, even war crimes, particularly that at Oran, because Britain was not at war with France, but in 1940 too much was at stake for Churchill to take the risk of any of the fleet falling into German/Italian hands. I have to agree with his decision, it was life or death for Britain at that time. The action at Oran also had an unexpected, critical and favourable consequence for Britain (“The Law of Unintended Consequences”). Churchill had asked President Roosevelt for 50 old WW1 destroyers for convoy duties but Roosevelt refused because he thought that Britain would be defeated and would soon go the way of France. He believed that as a result the whole of Europe would be united under Germany, and that sooner or later America would have to fight this new great European power, and probably Japan as well (“The Axis Alliance” of Germany, Italy and Japan). Therefore he feared that if he agreed to Churchill’s request the destroyers would eventually be a gift to Germany. However, he was so encouraged by Britain’s resolution, and particularly that displayed at Oran, that he changed his mind on the destroyers, in return for which, as I recall, America received either the Bahamas or Bermuda in return, and Roosevelt later brought in his Lend-Lease plan to supply arms to Britain. By 1942 Britain was starting to escalate her aerial raids over Germany with up to a thousand aircraft. Many of these were twin engine types such as the Vickers Wellington and Bristol Beaufort, but some had four engines (Avroe Lancaster, Short Sterling, Handley Page Halifax). Germany and Japan never developed four engine bombers and even the USA only had two (Consolidated Liberator and Boeing Flying Fortress/Super Fortress). For many years I could not understand how a nation with about half the population of Germany could produce so many (for instance) Lancaster's and Spitfires, but eventually I learned what had happened.


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IRRIGATION Depot Road, Merriwa

GRUNDFOS PUMPS

HOUSEHOLD PRESSURE PUMPSHOUSEHOLD PRESSURE PUMPS We stock 3 different sizes. They are all Grundfos, i.e.

few would question their quality. They are very much at the right price, particularly

considering their brand and quality. One type we now carry has a pressure tank and is

particularly well priced. The others are PRESSURE CONTROL without a pressure tank so the water is delivered ON DEMAND and at a CONSTANT PRESSURE. NO MORE VARYING PRESSURE IN THE SHOWER!!

Those who have bought them love them. We are using one here now, and we love it too.

The pump alone is available as a simple transfer pump.

WOOLBROOK RURAL INDUSTRIES: Please call Max Wurcker 6548-2150.

NURSERY: Please call Jenny Lee 6548-2472

The USA certainly supplied large numbers of American type fighters and bombers to Britain, but some British types, including Lancaster's and Spitfires, were actually built under license in factories in the USA and sent to Britain. Many of these went by ship including the smaller single engine types, however some ten thousand larger aircraft were flown first to Eastern Canada (Newfoundland, as I recall), then across the Atlantic to England by specially recruited pilots. These flights could be very dangerous with little hope of rescue if needed, so many flight crews did not make it across for various reasons and those which did had to return on ships in Atlantic convoys, and some of these did not make it back either.

Max Wurcker


The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this free service,

please contact us prior to 12pm Mondays.

MERRIWA BOOKIES From Random Facts on Reading: “On average across the world people spend 6.5 hours a week reading.” Do you? Merriwa Bookies meet the first Thursday on each month from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, our next meeting is on July 7. Our book for this month is “Mister Pip” by Lloyd Jones. We’d love to see you, so why not come along, you’ve got nothing to lose except for two hours?

Jayne

THANKS DAD PHOTO COMPETITION Thanks Dad Photo Competition celebrates the wonderful things men do with their children (and grandchildren, god children, young siblings etc). Cash prizes are awarded and photos are judged not on technical quality but on how you capture the moment. Entries close this year on 25 August 2011. http://www.thanksdadphotos.org.au/.

Tina Taylor

TEA TOWEL FUNDRAISER Preschool & Mac are conducting a Lorraine Lea linen tea towel drive. A pack of two quality tea towels cost $8 with half the cost going to the Preschool& Mac. Orders forms are available at Preschool & CRT and are due back by 22 July. Alternatively you can contact Julie Smith on 6548 3255 to place an order.

Julie

DAVID JOHN GILL 8 JUNE 1944 - 30 JUNE 2009

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around you, and whispered "come with me" With tearful eyes I watched you

and saw you slip away Although I loved you dearly,

I couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating,

hardworking hands at rest God broke my heart to prove to me

He only takes the best Forever in our hearts and sadly missed

Louise, Ken, Donna, Josie, Cheyenne, Ian,

Charmaine, Priya, Dwaine and Tracey

RED CROSS AGM Merriwa Red Cross will be holding the Annual General Meeting on 19 July 2011 at 2.00 pm at Merriwa RSL. Members of the community are invited to attend as new members are always welcome. Merriwa Red Cross members are asked to bring a plate for afternoon tea.

Philomena Constable Liaison Officer

MERRIWA DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING Notice is given that the Merriwa District Education Foundation will be holding their Annual General Meeting: When: Friday 8 July 2011 Where: Merriwa RSL Club Time: 4.30 pm Contact: Jane Hegarty 02 63761052 All interested parties welcome

Jane Hegarty

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Residents of the Upper Hunter Shire are invited to Murrurundi Keddies Pastoral Photographic Prize worth $10,000. Please find details of the prize, including entry forms on our website.www.murrurundiphotographicprize.com.au

Mandy Archibald President of the Murrurundi Arts Council

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GYM OPENING

Merriwa Fitness Centre is opening 23 July – just in time to get fit for Spring! Keep the day free and let’s get active.

Robyn Dorney

PODIATRIST SCREENING During a talk recently held for parents on the development of legs, knees, feet, and ankles and a discussion about ‘growing pains,’ Adam Glascock, from Newcastle Family and Sports Podiatry, was able to answer questions from parents in attendance. As a result, Adam will be conducting a basic screener for the benefit of parents at the Pre-school in week 2 of Term 3 on Friday 29 July 2011. We will need interested parents to ring to book in for this screener (no need to have a child at Pre-school to take advantage of this) prior to this date and sign a permission note available from the Pre-school. This is a great opportunity to warrant if further investigation is necessary for your child. Phone 6548 2083 to book a time for your podiatry screener. No age limit. All schools are encouraged to take advantage of this, as well as parents of children under school age.

Jill Martyn

MERRIWA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCOIATION

The following functions are happening in July: Game’s Day at the Sports Club on

Tuesday 12 July. Singleton is visiting. Commences at 10am. Cost of lunch is $6.00. There will be a trading table, 50 club, raffle & lucky door prize. Always a good day

Movie at the RSL Club on Tuesday 19 July at 10.30am. The cost is a gold coin donation. We will be viewing the lovely movie “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” starring Ingrid Bergman and Curt Jurgens. Everyone is welcome.

Christmas in July at Denman RSL Club on Wednesday 27 July with entertainment from 11am . Cost of lunch is $18.00. If you would like to go to Denman, please let me know so that I can arrange transport.

Mary O’Neill

MERRIWA RAILWAY SOCIETY INC.

The new roof and guttering is now completed at the station. ARTC provided the funds and Lindsay Wilkinson from Muswellbrook did the work. It looks great and we can now move onto more painting. There will be a working bee this Saturday, 2 July and again on 16 and 30 July. Anytime between 9am and 3.30pm if you can assist. We purchased a small generator but need the use of a sander to remove the old paint from the rear and two sides of the building. The hedge is growing well. We have ordered lettering, brackets and backing boards for the station signs. These should be in place by the end of July. Still looking for 2 galvanised tanks of 2500 or 3000 gallons size for each end of the station. Have you one or two we can have?? Also want a number of old style timber doors. Do you have any in the back shed that we can use?? Further information from Bryan Baker, 6548 5000 or [email protected]

Bryan Baker

ST JOSEPH’S OPEN DAY St Joseph’s Open Day will be held on the first day back to school in Term 3 (Monday 18 July) This event commences at 12 noon and concludes at 1.30pm. All parents are invited to visit the classrooms and have a look at your child’s work and the lessons in progress. There will be a meeting at the same time in the MacKillop Room for all parents of new students commencing at our school in 2012 and any other community members interested in learning more about our school. Our senior students will then take these visitors for a tour of the school facilities. Afternoon tea will follow at 1.30.

Sally Gilbey

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Shop 1/17 Bridge Street www.jtsrealty.com.au Muswellbrook NSW 2333 [email protected] Ph: 6541 5331 Fax: 6541 0330

POSITIONS VACANT

CASUAL BUS AND COACH DRIVERS Cowan’s Bus Service have casual driving

positions available for people with LR or MR Licence and Ministry of Transport, Driver

Authority or willingness and ability to obtain same. Interested applicants should phone

6547 4416 for more information.

826 Cullingral Road Merriwa - $499,000 Situated on 50 acres, this home is 3 years old and has 4 big bedrooms, all with built in robes & ceiling fans & the main with an en suite. The open plan living area is huge & features a R/C Air and a combustion fire. An added bonus is the guest accommodation which has a large bedroom with R/C Air, an en suite, laundry & a covered entertainment area. For storage there is a 12m x 10m lockable shed with 2 roller doors &

power. The land is flat to undulating & ideal as a hobby farm. The property has a one Meg allocation from the river, plus plenty of fresh water storage. This property can also be sub divided into 4 x 5 Hectare blocks for someone not wanting all the land and thinking about making some money. Take the worry out of building & jump straight into this near new home with all the hard work already done. Quality homes on easy care blocks such as this are rare. So Be Quick! 3 Cullingral Street Merriwa - $195,000 New Listing

Located opposite the primary schools and in walking distance to the Main Street this is an ideal family home. There are 3 big bedrooms one with built in robes. The lounge is large and has gas heating there is a second family room at the rear of the house. The kitchen is original but in very good condition with a near new stove. The attached dining is a good size and features reverse cycle air conditioning.

At the rear of the home is a covered entertainment area overlooking the fully fenced yard. For storage there is a single loc lip garage, garden shed and a green house. This is a perfect first home for a young family and is well worth the look.

ST DAVID’S UNITING CHURCH “Thank you” everyone who supported us with your Pie/Lamington orders. We trust you are enjoying your purchases. “Thank you” to the business houses who have displayed the order sheets, so members of the community can place orders. Merriwa has a tremendous community spirit - members of the community working together, makes it a great place to live. Those who have the privilege of school holi-days, have a great break and travel safely. Change of service time: Sunday 3 July at 11am instead of 6pm. This change is for the 3 July only.

Barbara Campbell

FOR SALE

Large Brown 3 seater leather lounge with 2 matching chairs. Very comfy. Suit a country

home.

$1,000 ono

Call Rob on 0428 485 212

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INTERESTING FACTS IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY

Swimming - In 1838 it was declared illegal to

swim at public beaches during the day! This law was enforced until 1902.

Female vote - Australia was the second country to give women the vote.

In 1932, Francis De Groot, a retired cavalry officer, managed to get himself selected as part of the honour guard at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When the ribbon was about to be cut, he galloped forward on his horse and slashed the ribbon with his sword, declaring the bridge open in the name of 'the decent citizens of New South Wales'. The ribbon was then tied back together and the ceremony continued. De Groot was carried off to a mental hospital, declared insane and later fined for the replacement cost of one ribbon.

Independence for WA- In April 1933, 68 per cent of West Australians voted in favour of seceding from the Commonwealth of Australia. However, they needed permission from the British Parliament before they could officially become a new country. Meanwhile, Australia's Federal Parliament was arguing that Britain should not interfere in Australian politics. The end result was that Britain never made a decision. Consequently, Western Austral ian remained part of the Commonwealth.

In 1954, Bob Hawke was immortalised by the Guinness Book of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob later became the Prime Minister of Australia.

Sir John Robertson, five times premier of New South Wales, drank a pint of rum every morning for 35 years. Later said: 'none of the men who have left footprints in this country have been cold water men.'

Yowie sighting - In 1987, the Alice Springs police station received a call from a frightened family. The family had stopped for a cup of tea when a huge ape like creature, two meters tall and covered in hair, leapt out of an empty water tank and began walking towards them. The family fled to their truck and the creature ran after them before disappearing into the bush. The following day police searched the area and found a man, 203 centimetres tall weighing a estimated 127-159 kg (or about two Oprah Winfreys) sitting naked by the roadside. The man was then taken to a local mental hospital.

Australia was the 3rd country, after the US and Russia, to launch a satellite into orbit. It was for the British, using a 'Blue Streak' rocket.

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Entries Close 12 Noon on Monday 25 July

This month the theme is:

The winning photo this month will receive a $50 voucher for The Sporties Chinese Restaurant. Donated

by our sponsors Merriwa Sports Club.

The competition is open to amateur photographers of all ages. The winning photo will be published in the Ringer on 28 July

and will receive a prize donated by our sponsor. All entries will be displayed at Merriwa Pharmacy after the winner is

announced.

Each month will be a new competition with a new theme and prize!

Email your entries to: [email protected] or drop them into the office to be scanned.


MERRIWA NEWSAGENCY Your local Newspower Store and Office Smart agent Tax Time!!! It is tax time again- time to tear your hair out as you try to find all of the receipts you put somewhere safe, and fill out all of the forms and wishing you had an accountant! We have Tax Packs in store. They are behind the counter, so simply ask the staff and they will give you one. They are free. New Tax Tables start on July 1. This means that if you have a small business and have to work out all of the tax for your employees, or if you simply want to know if you are being charged the right amount of tax, we have the new tables in store. They are free. Now is the time to buy all of your stationery needs if you want to be able to claim them in this year’s tax return. We have some great specials in store that are perfect for the home and office. We have a great special on shredders- which are great at this time of year, as sensitive paperwork can be destroyed instead of simply being thrown in the bin. Food, Glorious Food… Winter has well and truly arrived for the year and this is a time to enjoy simple, hearty food that will warm us up on the coldest of nights. The current issue of Better Homes & Gardens comes with a mini cookbook with 20 delicious, warm, winter meals. There is slow roasted lamb shanks, traditional French onion soup, chicken and leek pie, lamb with mixed mushroom risotto, and other mouth watering meals.

Australian Good Food Magazine has released a book of over 200 dinner recipes that are quick, and fabulous. They are a collection of their favourite recipes that will have you drooling. There are chicken, meat, seafood and vegetarian recipes with 10 smart ideas to help you cook each type of meal. Then, if that wasn’t enough, there are fancy but fast recipes and divine desserts. Australian Women’s Weekly has released a Just Four Ingredients for Friends. These simple recipes are designed especially for when you have people over. There are ideas for cocktail parties, starters, dinners, desserts, sides, after dinner treats and tea parties. There are heaps of tips to make cooking easy and the recipes are designed to be easy for even the most inexperienced of cooks. A Healthier You. AWW Health is a wonderful magazine that is all about staying healthy this Winter. There are 252 ways to get rid of stress, 10 super foods for a flat belly, conquer cravings, fitness regime for your skin, get shiny, sexy hair, keep winter bugs away and boost your immunity. Read it! We are expecting a new Victoria Books order to arrive in store any day now and will have a new range of books that are great value for money. Phone Cards; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone Cash or Eftpos only

Neville & Leanne Hooke


DAY TOURS .17 Jul 2011 Christmas in July – Come and enjoy a

traditional Christmas dinner (lunch time at Buttai Barn) $70 P/P

3 Aug 2011 Mary Duff – West’s New Lambton – Very popular artist and a great night. Dinner at own expense $100 P/P

13 Aug 2011 Hairspray – Star City Sydney Saturday Matinee – Smash Hit Musical winner of over 30 awards worldwide. $155 P/P

7 Sep 2011 Mystery Tour Come and join us on another adventure! $65 P/P

10 Sep 2011 Jersey Boys Smash Hit Musical!! Saturday matinee Theatre Royal Sydney $165 P/P

EXTENDED TOURS

4 July 2011 13 Day Central Australian & Top End Tour Broken Hill, Silverton, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, Uluru, Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek, Katherine Gorge, Adelaide River, Crocodile Cruise, Darwin.

2 Oct 2011 11 Day Tasmanian Adventure – Secrets of Tasmania - Spirit of Tasmania, Salamanca Markets, Historic Port Arthur, World Heritage Cruise

4 Oct 2011 4 Day Parkes-Forbes Mini Escape Join us on a whirlwind tour of the “Cradle Of Federation” Pick ups in Scone Muswellbrook Denman Merriwa.

30 Oct 2011 15 Day Melbourne Cup - Great Ocean Road - Murray Princess Tour Includes 4 day cruise on the Murray River! 5 Star luxury – 5 Star service.

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MERRIWA RINGER PHOTO COMPETTITON

Congratulations must go to Wendy Smith on her fantastic entry that won the “Country Kids” photo competition for June. We had over 50 entries submitted which made choosing a winner very difficult, but it is great to see so much community interest!

I must thank all the businesses who have been very quick to sponsor the monthly competitions. All the months have now been sponsored. The competition for July is now open. The theme is “Memorable Sporting Moments”. So we are looking for those great action shots from any form of sport. This competition is proudly sponsored by Merriwa Sports Club, who are providing a $50 dinner voucher for the Chinese Restaurant.

For those photography mad community members out there, there are also two photographic competitions listed in the Community News section of this weeks Ringer. One is the Keddies Pastoral Prize, with the theme of “Rural Action in Colour” which has an open section as well as a section for Upper Hunter Shire Residents. The second competition is the “Thanks Dad” competition, which is paying homage to the roles of Dads and Granddads in family life. The “Thanks Dad” Competition will be judged not on technical skill, but on the moment captured, which gives everyone a good chance of winning. Pictured below is Wendy receiving her prize from Megan of R & M Moore Rural Services.

Candice O’Neill


MERRIWA ROTARY It was another successful evening at Rotary with farewell’s to Kyle and Becky our New Zealand exchange student; our thanks to all the host families who make these exchange visits such a positive experience for these young people. Becky Helem & Kyle Martin

It seems that the year has just flown and I am sure that for Aggie (Agnieszka) she would feel the same. Aggies time in Merriwa is coming to a close and she will be missed by many of her student friends and families. Aggie has been an exemplary exchange student and ambassador for her country

Poland. All of Rotary extends their best wishes for her future and safe journey home.

Agnieszka and Merriwa Host families Rotary members, partners and guests joined in the banter and fun of the evening. The Hat Day theme was well supported on the night and kicked off the fund raising event for Mental Health Research. At the time of going to print the total was $1,042.65. Rotary extends there

thanks and appreciation to the Merriwa businesses that got behind the event and so w i l l i n g l y contributed to making this fund ra iser a n o t h e r success.

Bad Luck Neville!!!

Michael Wheatley


“AN EVENING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS” I would like to thank sincerely our informed neighbours who so generously gave their time and knowledge to all those people who attended the Merriwa Healthy Environment Group gathering on Thursday night.

David Stevenson, Save Bunnan Inc Peter Grieve , Bylong Valley Protection

Alliance Inc John Shewan, Wybong Action Group

These speakers were informative, inspirational and really wonderful to hear.

Recently I have been studying; part of my study involves a refresher on OH&S requirements. One of the opening statements in the OH&S unit states clearly: “All employees are entitled to work in safe and healthy conditions. This depends on both employees and employers meeting the requirements of OH&S laws and taking responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others.” If this is our governing bodies recommendation for workplaces, then how much more does this apply to the health and safety of our family homes and our communities?

I truly hope that our local leaders, regional leaders, state leaders and federal leaders listen to our communities and take responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all.

We have been given a great gift in Merriwa; not only do we enjoy a great town and community but we live in a wonderfully beautiful and productive part of Australia. We have a duty of care to look after this great gift. I ask all Merriwa residents to please consider joining the Merriwa Healthy Environment Group and become informed and involved in the future Health and Safety of Merriwa!

Megan Moore

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT This service has been operating for the last 14 years to take clients to non emergency medical appointments. I hear there are still residents unaware of the service. there are also new people in the district who need information. To make an appointment phone or call at the office, opposite the pool, in the bottle museum building. Phone number is 65482653. Leave a message if the phone is not attended. We transport to all medical needs such as Newcastle, Tamworth, Sydney and everywhere in between. Cancer related clients travel at 50% of the normal low contribution. The Cancer Council of NSW provide us with a Grant to assist these clients. We have 3 cars and 9 volunteer drivers. There are about 600 trips and travel more than 150000kms in a year. New drivers are needed. Even one trip a week will help spread the time amongst the drivers. Please phone Tania Adams, 6548 2358, to find out more.

Bryan Baker


MERRIWA HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Merriwa residents are reeling from the news that the whole of Merriwa township is the subject of a minerals exploration licence application. A company has asked to mine for diamonds, sapphires, rubies and carundum over the whole town area, plus two other areas nearby. No wonder local groups, opposed to the advance of minerals and coal mining and coal seam gas (CSG) extraction, are gaining momentum! For more details phone Ted Finnie on 6548 5171 or Graham Brown on 6547 6048.

Neighbours gave talks about local situations at a meeting held in Merriwa last Thursday night. More than 80 people attended. Speakers from Bunnan, Bylong and Wybong action groups gave personal accounts of the ways that these industries had impacted on their lives and the lives of their neighbours.

“Merriwa can learn from the mistakes of landholders in other places,” Graham Brown said. Mr Brown is president of Merriwa Healthy Environment Group (MHEG) that hosted the meeting. “Now we can hear the truth, we know what we’re dealing with. “It’s only through person to person communication that we are finding out the true extent of how we’re being sold out, and how to fight back. Above all, everyone needs to stick together.”

Speakers at the meeting had common themes: Very little warning of coal industry

movement Outrage at the divide and conquer tactics

and silence agreements used Stress and apprehension at land values

rising so high that rates would be unpayable

betrayal at the complete lack of support and advice from Government.

“It’s a steep learning curve - we only found out about it in October,” Peter Grieve from Bylong said. “Anvil Hill was lost before the fight began,” John Shewan from Wybong said. “It was all done before we got up to speed, nobody knew it was coming. Now all those people who have left town have sad little reunions in the local hall.” David Stevenson from Bunnan detailed the impact Coal Seam Gas (CSG) extraction had on underground water supplies and real estate values. “CSG and agriculture cannot exist together,” he said. “CSG impacts on aquifers are well documented. We have no future without our water.” And regarding land values: “Values go down just on the smell of methane. Two banks have already stopped lending to CSG properties.” Other topics from all speakers included greenhouse gases (“CSG emits as much as it

exports”), the temporary nature of coal industries

(“renewables will have taken over by 2030”) the illusory nature of the “mining boom” when

the real bottom line to Australian citizens was loss, not profit.

The need to protect prime food-producing land, such as the land around Merriwa, was seen as something that Government did not value in its rush to acquire the short-term dollar. “In the country we are at the forefront of this - and it is up to us to act,” Graham Brown said. “Everyone needs to write letters to their local politicians - emails are too easy to delete. You can put legal signs on the gate to keep people out and they can’t force their way in if you don’t agree to it. Mr Brown also recommended the Environmental Defenders Office for legal advice, and websites such as Lock the Gate and coal seam gas for the latest news and survival tips. More Information: Graham Brown on 6547 6048

MHEG


LEARNING TO BREATHE A LITTLE EASIER

For about 2 million Australians regular, routine, trouble-free breathing is not all that easy. For these people, asthma is part of their day-to-day life. These statistics make asthma one of the most common medical conditions in Australia. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, wheeze, chest tightness and persistent, dry, irritating cough - symptoms which can also indicate other conditions; but when occurring together make asthma the likely diagnosis; especially if triggered by exercise, allergy, viral infection or if worse at night. Diagnosis can be confirmed by the doctor using a lung function test known as spirometry.

Sadly, despite the effective management strategies now available, many people continue to suffer unnecessarily; and through ignorance and/or complacency put themselves at risk of serious, sometimes fatal, consequences.

Asthma is thought to result from a combination of inherited and environmental factors - environmental factors such as inhaled grasses and pollens, mould, dust mite and their droppings, the hair and dead skin cells from domestic animals (cats seem to be a particular problem) and exposure to tobacco smoke; both active and the passive form. These trigger factors are similar to those which cause hay fever in many people. In fact, most people with asthma also get hay fever and many people with hay fever have asthma, too. So, if you sniffle and sneeze and then maybe get a blocked-up nose, and sometimes get watery, itchy eyes; and if you occasionally get a bit wheezy as well, you should definitely get along to your doctor for a check-up. Asthma occurs more often in children, but can actually begin at any age. Children who have eczema, particularly when occurring with hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma later in life. This is one of the conclusions from a recent study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

In what is known as the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS), participants were assessed in 1968 at age seven and then followed up in 2004 when they were in their mid 40’s. Melbourne-based PhD student, Pamela Martin, who was involved with analysing the survey results, said that implications of this study are that prevention and rigorous

treatment of childhood eczema and hay fever may prevent the persistence and development of asthma.

Both with asthma and hay fever, if the triggers can be identified then we should take whatever steps possible to avoid them. Exercise is the exception. People with exercise-induced asthma should still exercise, but will reduce the possibility of an asthma attack by using a reliever medicine before exercising. Some trigger factors are very difficult to avoid. Changes in weather or air temperature (especially during the night or early hours of the morning) affect some people with asthma; emotional stress and even laughter can also trigger asthma. Viral upper respiratory infections can be a problem (even more troublesome at this time of year), so all people with asthma should have an annual flu vaccine. Some medicines are known to trigger or worsen asthma. These include some non-prescription and complementary medicines. In particular, Royal Jelly and Echinacea should be avoided, but people with asthma should be careful with any herbal product. And importantly, there is no good evidence yet to recommend any herbal or other complementary product to treat asthma.

For more evidence-based information on how best to manage asthma, and how to make breathing just that little bit easier, ask for one of the “fact cards” on Asthma and Asthma Medicines from Merriwa Pharmacy.

Merriwa Pharmacy will be hosting a pharmacy student for the next two weeks. Ashleigh Mackander is in her 3rd year of Pharmacy at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga. Please say G’day and make her feel welcome.

Robert Smith Merriwa Pharmacy


PRICKLY PEAR Previously, one of the most notorious weeds in agricultural history in NSW, the Prickly Pear is now a declared Noxious Weed. A “Category W.4” under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993, this following repeal of the Prickly Pear Act 1987, from January 1, 1997.

Prickly Pear in NSW is generally controlled by biological means, however, due to climate conditions, biological agents may not be effective in some areas. During these periods other control methods such as chemical or manual control may be carried out. For a W4 Noxious Weed the action specified in the declaration must be taken in respect of the weed. For more information please contact the Upper Hunter Weeds Authority on 6549 3802.

Upper Hunter Weeds Authority

MERRIWA RSL CLUB

The Members Lucky Badge for $300.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 842, this week it jackpots to $350.00. The 7pm draw for $120.00 was not won the number was 95, this week it jackpots to $140.00. The 9pm lucky ticket draw for $240.00 was not won the number was 85729, this week it jackpots to $260.00. LTPS/11/04452.

The Sunday Morning Badge Draw was not won last week the number was 964, this week it jackpots to $300 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/11/04452 Sunday Raffle change: the Sunday raffles will now consist of a choice of IGA vouchers, Thrifty Link vouchers and Max’s Country Cuts vouchers.

Coming Events The Bistro opening hours have now changed for the winter period, they now open at 5.30pm and close at 8.00pm accept for Friday where they will remain open till 8.30pm. The old restaurant has now been opened up and changed into the new bistro area, this looks out onto the BBQ area where the new kids play area is so parents can watch the kids play while they eat, or just have a drink and chat.

Keno Promo Spend $5 on Keno Racing to go into the draw to win a 48cm LCD TV, drawn this Friday.

As of this Friday the new badge numbers will be in use, so if you are yet to join and would like to included in the members badge draws and the members birthday promotions you will need to do so.

MJ Morgan Secretary/Manager


Hello Merriwa and Surrounds, Our names are Peter & Pam Lott and in March of this year we

purchased the Old NAB Bank building on the corner of Bettington and Vennacher St and for the past 3 months we have been

working very hard, renovating the inside, as we have turned this magnificent historic building into Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Many of you, we have already met, and you have welcomed us into your beautiful town. To those of you we haven't had the pleasure

of meeting, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as the new owner/operators of the latest addition to

Merriwa accommodation.

We would love to meet you all and would like to

invite you to have a look through the B&B,

your newest accommodation option, this coming Saturday, 2 July, between 11am and

1pm.

See you all then Peter & Pam

** Due to guests arriving, children will not be permitted on inspection day, sorry.


CASSILIS BOWLING CLUB Friday nights – Darts Names to the club by 6.45pm for 7pm start Come along and join the fun Friday night Snack Bar – The Two Ds Good food great company at excellent prices Friday night raffles Meat trays, Vege trays, Schooner Draw, Joker Draw, Members Draw. Zumba Zumba sessions have been postponed until daylight saving resumes. However if a small group would like to call in for a session they are more than welcome - the DVDs will be at the club Sunday Bowls 1st and 3rd Sundays Next 3rd July @ 2pm for 2.45 start BBQ tea afterwards Trivia Night Saturday 9 July @ 7.30pm $5 per person to play Teams of no more than 4 (if less can be sorted on the night) Pamper Afternoon Avon Cassilis and RavenNyx Jewellery invite you

to an afternoon of Jewellery, Perfume and pampering at Cassilis Bowling Clun on Sunday 24 July from 2pm. Everyone who attends will receive a glass of champagne, mini facial, make up make-over and plenty of perfume samples. Country Hoe-Down Saturday 30 July Bring your own country basket supper Music by ‘The Sly Pigs” Lucky door prizes and raffle “Cassilis Idol” between 10 – 11pm – talent not essential – 1st 2nd & 3rd place prizes. Fun night for all – in the throes of winter keep warm with friends at the CassBowl Last week’s results: Darts Winners (Chooks): Suzanne and Tom Winners (Chocolate) : Jenny and Wok Draws Members Draw: $90 Ev Kirkland – unclaimed - $95 next week Joker Draw: $1932 Darryl Riley – unsuccessful – $2021 next week End of month Members Draw - Candy O’Neill

Hilary Parker


MERRIWA SPORTS CLUB Saturday 25 June - Saturday Members Draw 523 Not Won Next week $300, Winners Jackpot 10694 Won Next week $120, Free Tickets Philomena Constable, Dinner Des Snelgrove, Monthly Prize John Dening, Bowls Raffle Doug Crouch Sunday 26 June - Sunday Members draw No 27 Not Won Next week $1200, $20 one off prizes No 26 Not Won & No 28 Not Won. Members are reminded that the Saturday winners Jackpot is now $1650 Transport Service is available Friday and Saturday. Don’t take the risk and drive when for $3 per person you can be chauffeured home. To access the transport service you must book through the Sports Club to check availability of the service. Members and Associations - Looking for a venue to hold your meetings, etc? The Sports Club may be able to assist. Please contact the Club for further details. Bingo - Every Thursday Night commences 7:00pm. Win Sporties Vouchers $5, $20, $50 + Fruit, Veg and meat trays. Members interested in Sunday Social Bowls please contact JR 2:00pm Start Saturday 30 July - “Green Limousine” Free Show Saturday 20 August - Rippers Retro “Chicken and Prawn Night” with “Pixie Jenkins” The Sporties - Chinese/Australian Restaurant Our Chef Simon leaves us after 2&1/2 years. Our new Chef Shan Zhu is planning a new Chinese/Australian menu with a touch of Thai Shan starts on Friday July 1. Simon will finish on Sunday 3 July. Open for Lunch and Dinner. Lunch Specials. Open 5 1/2 days. Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon – 2:00pm 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 Our Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 21 June. In their reports the Executive reported a successful year with our Club entering Pennants, District Championships and attending all Association Days and most Gala Days held in our District as well as enjoying our Mufti days at home. Thanks were extended to all who helped and supported us during the year and to the Men’s Bowling Club especially Arthur and Doug for preparing the green for us. Vice President Philomena thanked the outgoing Executive and presented them with a small gift. The Committee for 2011/12 are: President: Shirley Hayes. Vice Presidents: Philomena Constable and

Beatrice Voysey. Secretary: Loretta Cooper Treasurer: Beatrice Voysey Games Committee: Loretta Cooper, Shirley

Hayes and Adele Fear On Wednesday 22 June Philomena, Shirley, Loretta and Adele went to Murrurundi for their Gala Day. I heard the conditions were very chilly but all enjoyed the day. We are continuing our Mufti Days on Wednesdays. The weather conditions kept players at home last week but hope to see everyone on Wednesday for 10:00am start. Coming Up Wednesday 6 July Murrurundi Association Day. Monday 11 July Monthly Meeting Wednesday 13 Mufti Day Wednesday 20 Muswellbrook RSL Gala Day Wednesday 27 Mufti Day

B & JR


MERRIWA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE AND NETBALL

U/13 The under 13’s made the long trip to Dora Creek to take on South Lakes on Saturday. With not having played a game for a month due to washouts and the long weekend the boys were keen to get out on the field. However things didn’t quite go to plan with some early mistakes by Merriwa allowing South Lakes to score two early tries. More missed tackles led to a half time score of 24-0. The second half started better for Merriwa with Andrew Edwards and Alex Ashman scoring and giving Merriwa hope for a revival. Not to be as South Lakes again dominated play and ran away winners 42-16. With only 12 players on board and lacking some match fitness the boys tried hard and never gave in. Bits & pizzas man of the match went to Andrew Edwards and coaches award to Hunter Hood. We wish John Whitby a speedy recovery after breaking his arm in our last game.

Ian

NETBALL NEWS No netball this Saturday 2 July and we don’t play again till Sat 16 July due to school holidays. BABBLE…..a netball clinic full of skills, games and fun. At: Scone netball courts When: Sunday 31 July Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm Ages: 9-14years Cost: $35 A group of Hunter Jaegers will be sharing their knowledge and experience with you. Sausage sizzle and drinks available. If you are interested please contact Amanda Attenborough on 6548 3006 or register online before the 29 July www.babblenetballclinics.com.au

Heidi Inder

GOLF NEWS Saturday 18 saw the first round of the Club Championships played in very cold and windy conditions. Sponsored by Williams Concrete some very good golf was played. Winner of the putting comp was D Walmsley. Runner up T Cooper, Ball Comp R Patterson, D Vero, P Williams, M McNaught and M Cooper. Nearest the Pin P Murray. One shot to remember on the 12th tee was when the ball looked up at the swinger and said “Ha, Ha you did not remove me from my tee.” Second Round was played on Saturday 25 under very good conditions. Sponsored by F P Murray the winner was A Carrigan Runner Up R Paterson. Ball Comp P Murray, P Williams, D Taylor and T Cooper. Nearest the Pin 4th M McNaught, 9t Cooper and 18th A Medway. Players were ducking for cover with Clubs flying around in all directions. Quote of the day “Clubs aren’t made of very good steel these days” The third and final round Sponsored by Yippy Ky-A Stud was again played in good conditions and a good day was had by all. Winner D Walmsley 66 nett Runner Up P Williams. Ball Comp R Patterson, D Taylor, A Medway and A Carrigan. Nearest the Pin P Murray Overall winners were A Grade3 R Paterson B Grade D Taylor C Grade D Walmsley

The Cat

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LADIES GOLF NEWS Because of a wet, cold day on 16 June where no one took to the fairways the golf ladies were keen to make up for lost time on 23 June and 11 girls turned up to play. It was a cold and windy day but cabin fever had set in and everyone was in need of a golf fix. We played a stroke round for the monthly medal and also had a putting competition. Congratulations to De for winning the medal round with a nett 71. It was a great round but could have been a really fantastic round if some of the putts had dropped. De plays pennants on grass greens nearly every week so it is a difficult task adjusting from greens to sand and back again. Runner up with a 73 nett was Libby on a countback from Sue. Conditions were difficult with the icy wind making the course a less than desirable place to be. Well done to everyone for their perseverance. The putting competition was won by Sue with 29 putts just edging out Merrie who had 30. The presidents three putt penalties earned plenty of money with 26 three putts being recorded amongst the players. That’s not too good girls. Next week we launch into the championships which will be the accumulated score over three consecutive rounds. Hopefully we will have enough players committing to the three rounds to make it a good competition. Welcome to Jane Hegarty who is giving golf a try for a month to see if she likes it. Anyone who feels that the putting part of golf is the easy bit should do well!

The Black Widow

PONY CLUB NEWS Anastasia and Clancy Martin and George Rogers competed at the Murrurundi Pony Club Junior Stockman’s Challenge last weekend. The competition consists of 6 phases: stock handling, pack saddle, bareback course, whip cracking, hoof care and an obstacle course. Clancy competed in the 8 and under 10 years class along with 12 other competitors. He was awarded 1st in the whip cracking and the obstacle course and 3rd in the stock handling and pack saddle events. Anastasia competed in the 10 and under 13 years class along with 13 other competitors. She finished 2nd in the pack saddle and the obstacle course. We look forward to hearing how George went. Upcoming Dates for July: Rally day Sunday 10 July- remember to

bring a plate for morning tea and a picnic lunch

Denman Presidents Cup- Sunday 17 July Scone Ribbon Day- Sunday 31 July Happy Riding

Tanya Ninness

MERRIWA RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

Last Saturday seen the Magpies take on Aberdeen at Aberdeen and unfortunately went down in a very scrappy game 18-10. Player’s player was Alex Kean who continues to show improvement and understanding of the game each week and is now even though in his first year of the game one of the standout players each week. The team must now regroup train hard find some extra commitment, dedication and the will to win for them selves and each other.

This week the Magpies take on the undefeated Singleton at Merriwa on Saturday at 1.00pm. The team currently sit in fourth position and are under threat of missing the finals with four hard games remaining and with two of them a must win situation.

The Magette


UH VETS GOLF At Denman Golf course it was very windy for the twenty Vets who contested a stableford event on Tuesday, 21 June. Captain Max Holz lost his hat while others lost a ball or two. President George Smith handled the conditions best to win with 38 points from Graham Guest 35 on a count-back. In the ball comp balls went to Jock O'Connor & Graham Boles 35, Terry Mitchell 34, Bob Keating 33, Les Brown & Derek Stair 32 and Gary Morley, Bill Hunter & Graham Turvey 31. Nearest the Pins: 3rd/12th Gary Morley 5th/14th Jock O'Connor On Tuesday, 28 June we play a stroke with putting event at Aberdeen with hit-off from 8.30 to 9.00 am. On Tuesday, 5 July we play a stableford event at Muswellbrook with hit-off from 8.30 to 9.00 am.

Graham Turvey

MEN’S BOWLS NEWS Congratulations to Doug Crouch, Allan Hancock and Ray Shotter for winning the Club Triples for 2011. Next Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 July, the Merriwa Sports Club are hosting the District Triples when our local team play Denman Bowling Club. All games in the first round commence at 9.30am. The next round being the winners of the early games will be back on the green at 1.30pm. The finals will be played on Sunday morning. Bowlers please note, as of 30 June all memberships will expire, therefore anyone wishing to play Club or District games will not be able to – so please pay your membership fees as they are due. Congratulations go to the Denman Bowling Club No 5 Pennants Team on winning the home Pennants and travelling to Sydney to play for the State Pennants. All bowlers of Merriwa Bowling Club wish them well.

Eva Towler


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Merriwa Petroleum & Ag Supplies

6548 2071

Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213

Merriwa Post Office 6548 2042

Merriwa Pre-School & Kindergarten Association

6548 2083

Merriwa RSL Club Restaurant

6548 2157 6548 2295

Merriwa Rotary Club 6548 2025

Merriwa Show 6548 2276

Merriwa Sports Club Restaurant

6548 2028 6548 3228

Merriwa Surgery After Hours

6548 2305 6548 2305

Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2679

Merriwa Traders - IGA 6548 2315

Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre

6548 7201

Merriwa Engineering 0427 476085

Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048

NAME PHONE

Merriwa Tyre & Service Centre

6548 2078

Merriwa Youth Centre 6548 2109

Panorama Motor Inn 4943 3144

Pitt Son & Keene Elders 6548 2307

PT Pest Control 6548 2444

R & M Moore 6548 2992

Rockwell Livestock 6548 5100

Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246

Sporting Shooters Assoc 6548 7226

St David’s Uniting Church 6548 5131

St Joseph’s Primary School 6548 2035

Stokes Dr Bronwyn After Hours

6532 5013 6532 5000

Tash Holden Communications

6548 5002

Trinity Markets 6548 2323

Upper Hunter Landscape Guardians

6545 1996

Upper Hunter Shire Council - Merriwa Branch

6521 7000

Welderup 6548 2500

Whale, Mark 6548 2389

Woolbrook Rural Industries

6548 2150

Rosto Olives 9327 5635

TransCare 6545 3113

Merriwa View Club 0429 197 397

NSW Farmers Association 6548 5150

Scott Witton Building 0427 761 169

Will Osmond Electrical 0447 726 996


JULY

Friday 1 Last day of Term 2

Saturday 2 Merriwa Rugby League Home Game/Ladies Day B & B on Bettington Open Day

Sunday 3 Singleton Pony Club Presidents Cup Day Social Bowls - Cassilis Bowling Club - 2pm Singleton Arts Festival Opening

Saturday 9 MRLFC Home Game/Sponsors Day Trivia Night - Cassilis Bowling Club - 7.30pm

Tuesday 12 Merriwa Senior Citizens Games Day

Saturday 16 Merriwa Rugby League Home Game/ Ex Players Day - Last Home game of the Season

Sunday 17 Denman Pony Club Presidents Cup Day Last day of Singleton Arts Festival Social Bowls - Cassilis Bowling Club - 2pm

Monday 18 MCS Staff Return for Term 3 St Joseph’s School Open Day/Students return for

Term 3.

Tuesday 19 Movie Day - 10.30am - Merriwa RSL Club - “Inn of the Sixth Happiness”

MCS Students return for Term 3

Thursday 21 Merriwa Ringer resumes - Deadline Monday noon as per usual

Saturday 23 Merriwa Fitness Centre Opening

Sunday 24 Last MRLFC for 2011 Season - Singleton Pampering Afternoon at Cassilis Bowling Club

Monday 25 Entries Close for “Memorable Sporting Moments” Photo Competition

Wednesday 27 Senior Citizens Christmas in July at Denman RSL - 11am

Saturday 30 “Green Limousine” Merriwa Sports Club Cassilis Country Ho-Down - Cassilis Bowling Club

Sunday 31 Anglican Yuletide Luncheon Scone Pony Club Ribbon Day BABBLE Junior Netball Clinic - Scone

AUGUST

Sunday 7 Social Bowls - Cassilis Bowling Club St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days - Muswellbrook

Saturday 20 Ripper’s Retro Chicken & Prawn Night with Pixie Jenkins - Merriwa Sports Club

Wednesday 13 Merriwa Bowls - Mufti Bowls Day

Saturday 6 St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days - Muswellbrook

Friday 8 Merriwa Youth Centre - Laser Tag Day at Maitland Goal

Monday 11 Merriwa Youth Centre - NRL Game Excursion - Knights V Cowboys at Newcastle

Wednesday 6 State of Origin at The Royal - Merriwa

Thursday Pool Comp - 7pm

$11 Chicken Schnitzel

Night

Friday Happy hour 5-7pm

Pick the Joker stands at $1,800

Meat, Beer and Spirit Raffles for the Social

Club

Saturday Happy Hour 10-11am $2.60 Middies, $3.60

Schooners.

Social Club draw $300

Publicans Punt on again, no good last

week.

Sunday Happy Hour 11-12noon

$12 roast with baked

veg and gravy

Tuesday $10 Rump night

Wednesday State of Origin

Prizes, shirts, NSW pool cue, hats, stubbie holders, thongs.

Dining room open

for lunch and dinner 7 days a week

BAR BISTRO

ACCOMMODATION PH 6548 2235

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