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Issue 38Thursday December 1,

2016

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MERRIWAWHAT’S NEWS?

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Swimming kicks off in Cassilis

Rotary Recognition Award recipient

Work Experience Student - Josie Bradley

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Wheat harvest in full swing

Jim Alker demonstrates how old technology can perform with surprising results on the Central School Ag plot.

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Merriwa Relay for Life was recently awarded with a very prestigious award at the 2016 State Summit; Highest Amount raised per capita.

“This is a huge award that really goes to show how important regional areas are in the grand scheme of things” said Clint Ekert, Cancer Council NSW. “This award is presented to the Relay for Life event with the highest amount of fundraising based on the population of the town”

The Highest Fundraising per Capita was awarded to Merriwa Relay with just under $10.00 per person based on the population.

“This figure is well over other areas who are closer to the $3.00 per head mark, it just goes to show that you don’t have to be in a big town to make a real difference in the fight against cancer” said Clint

Relay for Life Raises funds in Merriwa to fund Transport to Treatment, easing the financial burden on patients who are undergoing treatment.

Relay for Life in Merriwa is on again in 2017, with details to be announced soon.

“On behalf of the Cancer Council, and the thousands of patients that utilise our services every day, thank you to the Merriwa Relay Committee, and the Merriwa Community for an amazing effort” said Clint.

For More information please contact Clint Ekert, Community Relations Coordinator, Singleton Office.

Contact: 02 6572 5405 or 0400 158 323, [email protected].

Christine Riley

Relay best in the State

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Merriwa Central School

Principal’s Report

DECEMBERFriday 2 Primary Christmas assembly – 1.45pmMonday 5 Kindergarten-Year 6 Intensive

swimming, 11.00am-2.50pm – all weekThursday 8 Year 6 graduation dinner – Merriwa RSL,

6.00-7.00pmYears 6-12 school disco – Merriwa RSL, 7.00-10.00pm

Tuesday 13 Presentation Awards - Kindergarten-Year 2, 10.00amYears 3-12, 7.00pm

Friday 16 Last day of school

Coming Events

WHEAT HARVEST IN FULL-SWING ON THE AG PLOT

Students were treated to a two for one deal - an agriculture and history lesson, when Jim Alker demonstrated his Sunshine Harvester (circa 1920) pulled by a 1948 International tractor to students on Friday and Tuesday, collecting approximately 600kg from about 3/4 of an acre of land. Thank you to Jim and his helpers (Barry Archer, Terry Brazier, Tony Houlahan and James Constable)from the Men’s Shed, it certainly was a sight to behold.

Darren NoonanPrincipal

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Primary ReportASSEMBLY NEWS

We look forward to welcoming a large group of parents and friends to our final Kindergarten-Year 6 assembly for 2016 tomorrow, Friday, December 2. Each class will be presenting a Christmas item for your enjoyment, and a number of special awards will be presented to deserving students.

Please note the earlier start time of 1.45pm.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarten: Emerson SimmonsYear 1: n/aYear 2/3: n/aYear 3/4: n/aYear 4/5: Nikita ConstableYear 5/6: Jasmine Smith

WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT

Last week, the primary campus welcomed Miss Tarah Cox, a Year 10 student, who completed a week of work experience with us. Tarah’s enthusiasm, confidence and professionalism was simply outstanding throughout the time, as she taught lessons, assisted with reading and art lessons, sat in on staff meetings and helped with playground duty. Congratulations to Tarah’s teachers at secondary campus for the amazing student they have nurtured!

QUICKSMART PARTY

Congratulations to the primary students who have participated in the QuickSmart program in 2016. A number of students have successfully graduated from this program, and we wish to thank Mrs Maria Gibbons for her tireless efforts and flexibility in ensuring that as many participants as possible have an opportunity to be part of such an excellent academic opportunity.

Mrs Kate Jones Assistant Principal

NOTICE TO PARENTS

STOP WORK MEETING

When: Thursday December 8Time: 9.00-10.00am

The NSW Teachers Federation has called a stop work meeting to ratify a new salaries agreement.

Minimal supervision will be provided, however classes will not commence until 10.00am.

Please contact the school for further information.

Darren NoonanPrincipal

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HOSPITALITY NEWS

We are late into Term 4 with the Christmas holidays in sight. The hospitality students have been very busy completing their coffee competencies and are now working to prepare other beverages including mocktails. Work placement has been completed for the year by most students and I would like to say a big thank you to all businesses who volunteered their time and establishments to allow students to gain industry knowledge. It is very beneficial to their learning.

The Stage 5 food technology classes have been studying the topic of food product development and exploring how consumers have a say into what is made and put on supermarket shelves. They have completed the formal assessments for the year and are now completing the remaining topic ready to start their Year 11 and Year 10 studies next year.

In Stage 4 technology, the class has been continuing to learn about healthy eating and exploring different foods. I must say that the students in this Technology class have been working fantastically in the kitchen.

I am looking forward to the new year and working with these students in technology again. The sewing machines have been serviced and we will be sewing and decorating fun projects in 2017.

Courtney McMullenHospitality Teacher

YEAR 7 VACCINATIONS 2017

The school based immunisation clinics have been booked for the Year 7 vaccinations in 2017. These dates are:

Friday March 3, 2017Friday May 12, 2017Friday October 13, 2017

Courtney McMullenGirls Adviser

Secondary Report VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING REPORT

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

Last week Year 10 students spent the week experiencing work in an industry of their choice. Form all reports the students learnt a lot and enjoyed the experience although were tied at the end of the week. Merriwa Central School would like to thank the following employers for their support of our students.

Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone - Maddilyn Blackadder

Merriwa Pre-School - Shai Blackadder

Upper Hunter Shire Council - Josie Bradley

Merriwa Tyre Service - Kasey Cassar

Merriwa Central School - Tarah Cox

Yellow Cottage Early Learning Centre - Courtney Eveleigh

James Estate Wines - Jarron Healey

Denman Engineering - Maxwell Lundie

Australia Aulong Auniu Wang Operation Pty Ltd - Paige McConnell

Silvia’s Café - Ray Murphy

Merriwa RSL Bistro - Emily Pike

Pixel Perfect, Sydney - Teianna Taylor

Merriwa Multi Purpose Centre - Emily Towell

Bullimbal School, Tamworth - Tarnisha Winsor

CRJ Maintenance, Muswellbrook - Mathew Wright-Riley

Kasey Cassar - Merriwa

Tyre Service

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Shai Blackadder -Merriwa Pre-School

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Horse riding, touch football and being awesome!

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: To finish school with a good mark so I can go to university and become a school teacher. I also want to spend six months travelling around Europe.

YEAR ADVISORS COMMENT: Chloe is a friendly and polite student who is a positive member of the school community. She always gives her very best when participating in classroom activities and completes all school work to a high standard. She is an active participant in school projects such as the ChooseMATHS students day and school Horse Sports and works hard to give her very best to these endeavours. Chloe is a well-deserved recipient of Student of the Week. Keep up the great work, Chloe!

Patrick Lomax - Year AdviserStudent of the Week

Chloe EnglishYear 8

Merriwa Petroleum and Ag Peita Cassar Business Services

Denman Engineering Callum Telfer Metal and Engineering

No Bull Constructions Jordan Taylor Construction

Seth Morgan Building Pty Ltd Mathew-Joel Haydon Construction

Merriwa RSL Bistro Polly Garnder Hospitality

Hunterbelle Cheese Mathew Porter Hospitality

Mountain Station Brodie Grady Primary Industries

Crown K Quarter Horses Tylor Keogh Primary Industries

Once again Merriwa Central School would like to thank these businesses for their ongoing support in assisting us with providing educational opportunities for our students.

Jane HegartyCareers Adviser

Josie Bradley - Upper Hunter Shire Council

YEAR 11 VET WORK PLACEMENT

Our Year 11 students have also completed a work placement this term to for fill the mandatory requirement of their Vocational Education Courses. The following employers very kindly donated their time and expertise to increase our students awareness of the industry they are training in.

CAREERS NEWS

National Art School Summer School: 9 January 9 to 13 January, Forbes Street, Darlinghurst

Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced in ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Contact: 02 9339 8633 or email to: [email protected] https://www.nas.edu.au/short-courses/#filter=.term-one-2017%2C.summer-school-2017

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Australian Theatre for Young People ATYP Summer Holiday Workshops:

• Comedy Masterclass: January 4 to 6• Musical Theatre Through the Ages: January 9

to 13• Screen Acting: January 9 to 13• Short Film Making: January 9 to 13• Stage and Screen: January 16 to 20• HSC Intensive: January 16 to 19• Cabaret Masterclass: January 23 to 25http://www.atyp.com.au/workshops-holidays

AIFS Au Pair jobs in China, Spain, France, USA and the UK: Au Pairs are immersed in a new culture as they become part of a family whilst providing in-home childcare. The program gives Au Pairs the opportunity to develop language skills and meet other Au Pairs from all over the world. Included: 3-12 month placement, accommodation, food, pocket money and more. For further information and to apply visit http://www.aifs.com.au/aifs/ or call 1300 889 067.

NSW Paramedic Employment Options: http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/Employment.html

Nature Care College Scholarships: Closes 19January. For the Diploma of Nutritional Therapy in Food Coaching and Nutrition Consultant and

Diploma of Natural Health and Wellness. Visit: http://www.naturecare.com.au/media-and-events/events/events/win-one-of-three-nature-care-college-scholarships/26

Careers with Animals Website: http://www.animal-job.co.uk/Careers-With-Animals.html

NSW Police Force Training: Police Force Academy and Associate Degree in Policing Practice. Includes the training and fitness, eligibility quiz and application process. http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/the_training

Air Force Flight Camp for Young Women: Applications close 15 February

East Sale from March 7 to 10: Aged 16 to 24? Experience aviation careers. http://bit.ly/2fGt0Ke

Merriwa District Education Foundation: Applications are now open to any students accessing tertiary education at a University TAFE or College. You must reside in the boundary of the old Merriwa Shire. Applications are found on www.cef.org.au.

If you have any career questions please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Adviser

MCS Year 6-12 End Of Year Disco When: Thursday December 8 Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm Where: Merriwa RSL

Tickets will be sold at Secondary (Year 6 do not Tickets will be sold at Secondary (Year 6 do not pay) Thursday December 8 at lunch outside the VA pay) Thursday December 8 at lunch outside the VA

room. room.

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St Joseph’s Primary School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Swimming saves lives and our lessons are going fabulously. Thank you to Mrs Peebles, the teachers and to the parent helpers for making this a very worthwhile experience for all children. It is wonderful to see the growth in confidence in the little ones and the improved technique of the older swimmers. The swimming carnival will take place this Friday.

All the tricks of the trade about Multiplication and Division were learned by parents at last week’s Maths night. It was again a great success. Parents were heard vocalising a lot of enthusiastic “ahas”! Thanks to Miss Farrow for her generosity in running these sessions.

Assessment data has been collected and analysed and teachers are working hard to complete student reports. The goal setting meetings with your teacher and child throughout the year will have already given you a good indication of your child’s progress in general and the report presents this in an updated and formal manner. Reports will be sent home this week. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school to make an appointment to discuss this with your child’s teacher.

It is the season to be Jolly……. Some celebrations that our children will be involved in to help set the mood and spirit of Christmas:

• December 11: Christmas Carols in the Park. Our school children will be participating in this community event.

• December 14: St Joseph’s Town Carolling. This year our children will be joined by Merriwa Create and Grow Playgroup, as we carol our way down the main street from 1.45pm to 2.45pm bringing Christmas cheer to the shoppers and business people of Merriwa. Parents are warmly welcome to join us and sing along as well.

• December 15: the students will go to the Merriwa Multi Purpose Centre to sing Christmas Carols to the residents. They will then return to celebrate Christmas with Gummun Place residents.

Thank you to Merriwa Red Cross for the generous donation made last week to assist the pastoral needs in our school community. Yet another

example of the wonderfully caring community we live in.

Congratulations to Mel and Jason Bates for being the first recipients of the new Rotary Recognition Award for their “selfless contribution to the Merriwa Community.”

Congratulations to St Joseph’s ex-student, and current Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music teacher, Katrina Constable, who has been successful in gaining an international career exchange through Rotary’s New Generation Service Exchange Program. Katrina will be going to Germany for six weeks to further her career as a violin teacher.

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Kids just want to have fun….recently the unexpected closure of the sports shed resulted in loads of students from all classes taking to the sand pit to play. As the photos show, students of all ages joined together for some awesome tunnel making as well as good old fashioned sand burying.

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Belonging Day is a St Joseph’s tradition where students are invited to school before the school year starts to meet their 2017 teachers and classmates and decorate their rooms ready for the new school year. This has proven to be a wonderful way of helping ease the student’s anxiety about reconnecting with classmates, going into a new class, having a different teacher and so on.

AWARDS

Congratulations to last week’s award winners:

Kindergarten - Freya Tomy - for trying her best in all activities, especially writing

Stage 1 - Jeremy Hopkins - for great organisational skills and beautiful handwriting

Rhianna Smith - fantastic growth in swimming skills and confidence

William Collins - displaying a great work ethic in class

Stage 2 - Braeden Halse - for his excellent group work skills

Cody Bates - for his excellent understanding of position

Stage 3 - Chloe Towell - for her determination to improve her swimming skills

Nicholas Morgan - for his enthusiasm for our Geography topic on bushfires

Principal’s Awards - Thomas Hunt, Madelaine Thrift, Patrick McLaren, Chloe Towell, Olivia Collins and Charles Brazier – for your efforts in planning and participating in gross motor activities for toddlers.

Helen WhalePrincipal

St Joseph’s Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday. It is great to have volunteers agreeing to stand for the various positions on the executive. As this had not happened before going to print, the new executive will be announced next week. Thank you to the outgoing executive of Dermot Shannon, Peta Luke and Bronwyn Redgate. You have all done an outstanding job supporting our school community.

Use it or lose it…A reminder to all parents that research shows that if students do not read at all over the holidays, when they return to school, their reading levels will have gone backwards. The children have been working so hard with you and their teachers to make great reading gains throughout the year. Don’t let them go backwards. Keep them reading over the holidays. For our part, the teachers will open the library on a number of days during the school holidays so that students can reconnect and read. We will let you know via the Skoolbag App when days

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We are very lucky to have support from the Red Cross. As many of you are aware, the Red Cross sponsor our breakfast club, supplying a variety cereal, milk and spreads. This program has now been expanded to include fruit, which is delivered every Wednesday. Thanks to the generosity of Bloomfield Mine, the program will continue to run next year. We are also very appreciative of our parents and community members who give up their time to run breakfast club each day of the week.

SWIMMING

Our learn to swim program begins on Friday. Notes need to be returned as soon as possible. Due to the fundraising efforts of Mrs Parker, a donation from the Tourist Hotel, and a grant from the Premier’s Sporting Challenge, we have been able to cover the full cost of transport. The P&C have offered to pay for pool entry each day. This means there will be no cost to students for our swimming program this year. We thank everyone who has made an effort to support our program.

Students will need to bring their swimmers, fruit break, recess and a drink with them each day. It is essential that they wear a school hat and a rash shirt.

Students who do not have a rash shirt will not be swimming. Please pack a plastic bag for wet items to go into when we return to school.

This year, lessons will be conducted by Ms Higgins, Ms Bullock, Mrs Darlington, Mrs Shannon and Dimity Parker.

SURFING LESSONS

Notes have been sent out regarding our whole school excursion to Port Stephens for surfing lessons. There is no cost to students, due to the generosity of the P and C who are covering the bus and the lessons.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

WEEKLY AWARDS

• Reece McCandless - achievement in Quicksmart

• Dustynn Turner - achievement in Quicksmart

• Riley Borradaile - consistent effort in all areas.

• Kayden Adams - excellence effort in drama

• Isabelle - YCDI - resilience in mathematical tasks

• Jobee McCandless - displaying lovely

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RED CROSS HEALTHY EATING

Last Tuesday Irena Patsan from the Red Cross visited our school. Students participated in a healthy eating session. They talked about the five food groups and how much of each group you consume every day. They also did a sorting activity to demonstrate their understanding of the material presented. The session finished off with fruit kebabs, which the students made for themselves.

Irena is hoping to return next year to run several “healthy eating on a budget” workshops with parents.

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manners during the Red Cross presentation on Healthy Eating

• John Ward - YCDI - showing resilience when working on tricky tasks.

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarten/Year1/2 - Gabbie McLean.

Year 3/4/5 - Reece McCandless and Noah Adams.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

We have thoroughly enjoyed having George Thompson, Charlie Ward, Jeremiah Raines, Marlii Peters and Attalica Nichols with us at school over the last seven weeks. We extend a warm welcome to Charlie Hartup, who joined us last week. Each of the children have grown in confidence since starting Kindergarten Orientation.

This is our last day together for this year. However, we are looking forward to having the children at school every day next year. We would like to thank Mrs Smith for guiding the children through their activities each week. Also thank you to our wonderful buddies: Andrew, Dustynn, Shaneka, Maddie, Riley and Reece for their continual help and support over the past seven weeks.

Pauline BullockTeacher

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Last Sunday Gabbie McLean, Harry Thompson and Andrew Harris travelled to Mudgee as part of the Denman Swimming Club team to compete in a NSW Swimming Qualifying Carnival. George Thompson aged four went as their support person and cheered them on in their races.

This was Gabbie’s first “proper” carnival and she did extremely well in the tough competition. She competed in the 6 Years Girls 25m races for Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke. She just missed out on receiving a medal but swam very well. Harry was all smiles after being awarded four Bronze medals for coming third in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke 25m events for 7 year old boys. Andrew started off the day with a second in the 10 Years Boys 200m Individual Medley, third in the 10 Years Boys 100m Freestyle, third in the 10 Years Boys 50m Freestyle and finished with a first in the 10 Years Boys 50m Butterfly and first in the 10 Years Boys 100m Butterfly. We look forward to hearing more about their successes in the pool.

Pauline Bullock

Thank you to Jeannie Harris and Amanda Thompson.

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CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK - DYLAN MCLENNAN

Dylan has been awarded the Student of the Week for trying really hard in his two swimming lessons last week. He has already improved his swimming skills by being keen to participate. This is an important skill in learning.

Dylan is consistently polite to students and staff and always greets people with a good morning.

His Aboriginal shelter, including the description, was done to a high standard. Dylan chose to work by himself and he used his time wisely.

During the Craft Group Activity on Wednesday afternoon, he spoke and acted respectfully towards our school friends and thanked them as he was leaving.

He listened to instructions and corrections to improve his drawing of 3D shapes.

Congratulations on your successes, Dylan. You should be very proud of your efforts to have a go, challenge yourself and listen to feedback.

A LOVELY AFTERNOON WITH THE CRAFT GROUP

Last Wednesday, we joined the Cassilis Craft Group at the local bowling club for Christmas Craft activities. Students worked with the ladies to create some impressive cards and tree ornaments ready for Christmas!

Thank you to the Craft Group for all the work you put into making the afternoon a success and also to Jodie Wilton from Plough Inn to Cassilis,

OUR SWIMMING LESSONS SO FAR

Katie BurgessPrincipal

for preparing a scrumptious afternoon tea for everyone!

2016 CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL PRESENTATION

NIGHT

You are invited to share in the celebrations of all our students, staff and families at our Presentation Night Assembly.

When: Monday December 5

Time: 5:30pm– 7:30pm

Where: The beautiful grounds of our school

Food: A bbq will be provided. Please bring a plate of dessert to share.

RSVP: For catering purposes, please respond by Friday December 2 to 6376 1009

We hope to see you there.

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SCHOOL TRIP SUBSIDY CHANGESThe Private Vehicle Conveyance subsidy is being phased out and will be replaced by the School Drive Subsidy. More details overleaf.

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What’s happening?From 20 December 2016, the Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) subsidy will be progressively phased out and replaced by the School Drive Subsidy. The deadline for new applications for the existing PVC subsidy is 20 December 2016.

Parents or guardians currently receiving the existing PVC subsidy can choose to stay on it or switch to the new School Drive Subsidy after 17 January 2017. If they want to remain on the existing PVC subsidy, they don’t need to do anything.

What is the main change?For parents/guardians driving one or more students from the same household to the nearest public transport pick up point or to school, the new School Drive Subsidy will be paid ‘per trip’ (for the complete school trip). This ‘per trip’ payment is different from the current PVC subsidy, which is paid ‘per student’.

How to help parents and guardians make the right choice• Give the parent or guardian the brochure entitled ‘School trip

subsidy changes’.

• Reassure them that they can find out more attransport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive

• The website also has an online comparison calculatorwhere parents/guardians can check which of the two subsidyschemes is better for them based on their own individualcircumstances.

• If they have more than one student on the existing PVCsubsidy, they should consider staying on it.

More questions? If you have questions about the PVC subsidy or the School Drive Subsidy for parents and guardians of children at your school, call 131 500.

Note, parents/guardians can’t be on two schemes at the same time.

If new students are added after 17 January 2017, all eligible students will automatically go onto the new School Drive Subsidy, including existing PVC subsidy students.

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• Give the parent or guardian the brochure entitled ‘School trip subsidy changes’.

• Reassure them that they can find out more at transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive

• The website also has an online comparison calculator where parents/guardians can check which of the two subsidy

schemes is better for them based on their own individual circumstances.

• If they have more than one student on the existing PVC subsidy, they should consider staying on it.

More questions?If you have questions about the PVC subsidy

or the School Drive Subsidy for parents and guardians of children at your school, call

131 500.

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SCHOOL TRIP SUBSIDY CHANGESThe Private Vehicle Conveyance subsidy is being phased out and will be replaced by the School Drive Subsidy. More details overleaf.WHAT’S HAPPENING?

From 20 December 2016, the Private Vehicle Conveyance(PVC) subsidy will be progressively phased out and replacedby the School Drive Subsidy. The deadline for new applicationsfor the existing PVC subsidy is 20 December 2016.Parents or guardians currently receiving the existing PVC subsidycan choose to stay on it or switch to the new School DriveSubsidy after 17 January 2017. If they want to remain onthe existing PVC subsidy, they don’t need to do anything.What is the main change?For parents/guardians driving one or more students from thesame household to the nearest public transport pick up point orto school, the new School Drive Subsidy will be paid ‘per trip’ (forthe complete school trip). This ‘per trip’ payment is different fromthe current PVC subsidy, which is paid ‘per student’.

Staff use only


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CARE ON CALL

Have you ever been stuck in Muswellbrook or Scone at an appointment and just won’t be able to make it back in time to pick the kids from school? Have you ever wanted a day out shopping child free or Mum wants to go to the hairdressers but worried you won’t be back in time?

Let us take away the worry. Why not fill in an enrolment form, just in case. You can ring us as late as 2.00pm and we will pick up your child/children from either schools. We will also provide them with afternoon tea and keep them safe until you arrive home.

Enrolment is free and can be filled out as soon as your child starts Kindergarten and will last until they start high school you will be asked to update your details once a year but not much to ask knowing that your child will be safe after school if you can’t be there.

For those of you that don’t already know Merriwa Activity Centre is part of the Pre-School and operates from the same building with side entrance, call in today and pick up your enrolment pack for a little peace of mind.

Natalie HournDirector



Merriwa Activity Centre

43 Bow Street, PO Box 96 Merriwa NSW 2329 Phone 6548 2083, Fax 6548 2925

43 Bow Street Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph 02 6548 2082, Fax 6548 2299

ABN: 30 115 950 266

MERRIWA VIEW CLUB URGES COMMUNITY TO SHARE CHRISTMAS GIVING WITH CHILDREN IN

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Members of Merriwa VIEW Club are urging the local community to support disadvantaged children with their education by donating to The Smith Family’s 2016 Christmas Appeal.

VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women, boasting more than 16,000 members nationally across 330 clubs, working together in support of children’s education charity The Smith Family.

The Smith Family’s annual Christmas Appeal, is aiming to raise $3.66 million nationally this year. The funds raised will help 8,715 disadvantaged children across Australia get the extra learning and mentoring support they need to create better futures for themselves.

VIEW Club President said: “VIEW is very proud to be supporting The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal. “Children supported by The Smith Family are from struggling families where affording life’s basics is a struggle; over half live in single parent homes and forty per cent of the children have a disability or health issue”.

“All of these challenges can have a negative impact on a child’s ability to participate at school, and without extra support, these children are likely to fall behind, have difficulty catching up and become disengaged with their education.

“We know that education is a pathway out of poverty and The Smith Family’s learning support programs have proven highly effective in boosting the educational outcomes of disadvantaged children.

“Supporting The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal is a wonderful way to help disadvantaged children get the extra learning support they need to catch up and keep up at school.

“In the spirit of giving and sharing this Christmas, we urge the community to support a disadvantaged child’s future by donating to The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal.”

The Smith Family CEO Dr Lisa O’Brien said: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support of VIEW in reaching out to the community to encourage donations to our Christmas Appeal.” To make a donation to The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au or call 1800 024 069.

Julie Smith

Merriwa VIEW Club

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Anglican News

Phone: 0429 996 769

DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday MonthlyMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: November: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday November: 7.30am

Coming Event - Friday - November 25 - Christmas Street Stall and Large Raffle - Ladies Guild

PEW REFLECTIONS - Matthew 3:1-12

If John appeared in our Churches today, what would we make of him? Smile at his delusion? ‘Be embarrassed by his challenge? Be angered by the upset to our normal religious routines? If these questions cause discomfort, John caused discomfort in his time, so much so that he was thrown into prison and executed. John preaches the coming of God. Nothing about him is attractive – the environment is the harsh Judean wilderness, his clothes and food are bizarre and his message ‘Repent’ is hardly an advertising slogan. And yet people come to him, Jerusalem, all Judea and the whole Jordan district go to him for baptism. People can recognise truth. It may not be attractive, some may prefer to avoid it, but we cannot fully hide from the truth. John speaks to the truth of God. God is near. God is coming. Is your life open to receive God or not?

The word translated as ‘repent’ means something like ‘change your way of being, change your heart’ – metanoia. John doesn’t go into details of how to do this. Exactly what ‘metanoia’ means is left to each individual. All John demands is a true change of heart. This is why he is critical of the Jewish leaders who are presented here as just going through the motions. They want the ritual of baptism without doing the hard work of seeking the truth in their lives. Rituals are easy. Truth seeking costs. As we prepare yet again for the celebration of God’s coming, may we approach it at the level of our hearts, even if that calls for some changes.

From “Sundays under the Southern Cross” By Mary Coloe PBVM

Morning Prayer will be celebrated by Rosalie Drew at Holy Trinity on Friday December 2, and Rev’d. Pat will take Extended Eucharist to the MPS on Tuesday December 6 at 11.00a.m.

Here we are at the Second week of Advent,

with only three weeks to Christmas Day. May apologies for not having the Service times for our Christmas Services to you, but be assured there will be a Children’s Service on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 6.00pm. There will also be a midnight Eucharist commencing at 11.30pm. However I am unable to at this time to let you know what times on Christmas Day we will have services. Will keep you posted!

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

Merriwa RotaryROTARY NEW GENERATIONS PROGRAM

Details of this new Rotary program were given in the last Ringer. At our meeting of November 22 we were delighted to host Katrina Constable who will be our club’s first participant in the program. Katrina, daughter of James and Lesley Constable will be spending roughly seven weeks over the Christmas period in Germany where she will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Dortmund.

Katrina is an accomplished pianist and violinist and will be able to work with local musical groups while she is in Germany.

Brian Oakley, who also attended our meeting, gave an excellent talk on the workings and successes of the program.

During the coming year, Rotary Merriwa hopes to host our first incoming guest under this program.

Anyone in the district who would like to know more about the program, with a view to possible participation, can obtain good information on the internet, by searching “Rotary 9670 New Generation Exchange”.

A reminder any local student going on to further studies, may apply for the Rotary Merriwa ANGUS PEEBLES BURSARY.

Details are in the last Ringer. Application forms are available at the Merriwa Newsagency.

Mark Smith

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Merriwa Central School P and C Association are looking for a new Casual Canteen Supervisor to start in 2017.

The Canteen Supervisor hours are from 8.30am to 2.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during school term.

Wages are paid in accordance with the Fast Food Award 2010 (MA000003)

The Canteen Supervisor is responsible for the management and operation of the canteen. This includes the following:

• Planning the menu, organising and monitoring the day to day operations of the canteen

• Organising the preparation of food and service of food and drinks to the school community

• Ordering and purchasing stock and checking all supplies against invoices• Counting and banking the daily takings• Closely liaising with the P and C and School Principal.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a food preparation and service setting • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills• Demonstrated skills in all aspects of operating a food business• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member as well as supervise others• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to control day to day operations • Experience with volunteers and parent groups• Knowledge of basic financial management systems• Experience and or qualifications in food safety and handling• Understanding of work health and safety and ability to meet legislative

requirements.Qualifications in canteen operations and/or food safety and hygiene will be highly regarded.

It is a requirement of employment that Prohibited Employment Declaration and Consent to Employment

Screening checks will be completed.

Applications close at 4.00pm Friday December 9 2016

Please include two referees with applications. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or

POST TO:

Tammy Bradley

P.O Box 163

Merriwa NSW 2329

Paid Canteen Supervisors Position

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NEXT MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY

The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will be on Monday December 5 at 9.30am at 1 Roach Street, Merriwa.

The meeting will be followed at 11.30am by the CWA Christmas party and all partners and former members are welcome.

A $5.00 entry donation per person will go towards Material Aid, a CWA project which sends needed items or materials to the South Pacific.

Please RSVP to Vicki on 0412 555 417.

New members are always welcome. Enquiries to: Barbara Campbell on 6548 5131 or 0428 485 131 or Robyn McAlister on 6548 3274.

The CWA Merriwa rooms are available for bookings at very reasonable rates – contact Jean Price on 6548 2456. More information at Merriwa Branch CWA.

Penelope Fenley

Merriwa CWA

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 before 12.00noon on Mondays.

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in the Park”. This event will be held on Sunday December 11 at Apex Park at 7.00pm.

We will be joined by the Merriwa Central School choir led by their teacher Sam Holden.

A sausage sizzle stall will operate selling sausage sandwiches, tea, coffee, soft drinks.

All proceeds from this year will go to the newly formed Merriwa Create and Grow Play Group.

This group meet at the Merriwa Activity Centre centre each fortnight at 9.30am to 11.00am.

In the event of inclement weather the carols will be held at the School of Arts, Bow Street Merriwa.

Come and join us in this carol celebration.

For more information contact Ron Campbell on 0428 485 153.

Ron Campbell

Christmas in the ParkBRONWYN STOKES

To the friends and patients of Dr Bronwyn Stokes

Beloved wife of Bryce, mother of Charlie Hester and Jimbo and Sarah, Dave, Andrew and Hugh. Grandmother of Hannah and Gussie, sadly passed away on Friday November 25, 2016.

Those wishing to pay their last respects to Bronwyn are invited to attend her funeral service at the Holy Trinity Church, Friday December 2, 2016 at 11.00am and afterwards a light lunch at Merriwa RSL Club.

Bryce Strokes

Funeral NoticeThe Combined Christian Churches of Merriwa invites you to join us for “Carols

The deep love and happy memories of you remains in our hearts as it did yesterday, as it does today, as it will tomorrow, and forever.

With love.

Dad, Mum, Rebecca, Renae, Karlie, Tabatha, Lisa, Blake, Bradley and families

In MemoryIN LOVING MEMORY

OF NATHAN ELLIS

5.9.86 - 5.12.13

Who made the 27 years in this world a better and brighter place.

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CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 23, 2016 AND RE OPEN TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2017

Megan, Julie and Doug want to wish all our valued clients a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year.

Please seek medical assistance immediately for any emergencies you may have over this period.

Megan Richards

Anthea Wright Veterinary Clinic

STREET STALL

The Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a street stall on Friday December 2. We would love any saleable items of cakes, biscuits, jams, vegies, eggs etc for our stall from anyone interested in helping us. We will also have a 100 Club and a Hamper Raffle to be drawn on the day.

Also on our stall will be items for sale made by the MPS Residents with these proceeds going back to the MPS Aged Care Unit for the purchase of arts and crafts items.

If you need anything picked up please ring Elaine Sparrow 6548 8560 or Kay Taylor 6548 2281 and we will call and collect from you.

All proceeds from our stall goes to purchasing equipment for our Merriwa MPS for the betterment of staff and patient welfare.

Come see us at the Street Stall on Friday December 2.

Elaine Sparrow

Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary

to invite everyone to our Christmas party on December 17 that starts at 3.00pm, the event will be a day/night match against Belltrees, there will be a jumping castle, face painting, plenty of food and refreshments and our friend Santa will be dropping in to say hi to the kids, all profits made on the night will be donated to the Create and Grow Play Group.

We hope to see you there.

Sonya Drury

Merriwa Cricket ClubCASSILIS CHRISTMAS STREET PARTY IS ON

DECEMBER 3

Held in Buccleugh Street from 5.00pm to 10.00pm with stalls, fun stuff for kids, Carols and Santa is visiting.

There will be stalls, face painting, games for the kids, carols by candlelight, chocolate wheel and more, with Santa visiting with treats for children under 12 years of age (Please do not supply gifts for Santa to give).

Come and enjoy our Community Christmas Spirit rain or shine.

PLEASE NOTE that Buccleugh Street will be closed to traffic from 3.00pm - 10.00pm on December 3 for this event from 3.00pm to 10.00pm.

Kathy Sumpter

Cassilis Christmas Street PartyCHRISTMAS CLUB

The Merriwa Cricket Club would like

Holy Trinity would like to thank everyone for purchasing tickets in our recent raffles held at our recent street stall. Winners were:

RAFFLE

First Jenny JohnsonSecond Rod ScholesThird Heather BishopFourth Megan HournFifth Joe Zammutt

100 CLUB

First Arthur WrightSecond Rod ScholesThird C Thompson

Margret Wright

Anglican Church

MEALS ROSTER

DECEMBER

December 8 S Hunt and P KirkbyDecember 15 A KempDecember 22 D Alker and L GillDecember 29 D Leggett and P Amidy

Jackie Roper

Meals on Wheels

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Royal Hotel Cassilis at 6.30pm.

When: Thursday December 15, 2016.

All are welcome to join us for the meeting and dinner afterwards.

For more information contact Jane Hegarty, Secretary on 6376 1052.

Jane Hegarty

Merriwa District Education Foundation

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

St Bernard’s Denman December 24 - 6.00pm

St Anthony’s Gungal December 24 - 9.00pm

St Anne’s Merriwa December 25 - 8.30am

St Joseph’s Cassilis December 25 - 10.15am

MASS OF ANOINTING

Saturday Night Vigil December 3

Sunday morning mass December 11 - 8.30am.

Jane Smith

St Anne’s Parish Merriwa

Dr Emad JasemFor all your medical needs

Opening hoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am

-6.00pmWednesday 8.30am-1.00pm

For bookings please call the surgery on 02 6548 2305.

Merriwa Surgery will be closed from December 24, 2016 until January 10, 2017. We are sorry for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Dr Emad Jasem

Merriwa Sugery

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURE NOTICE

Wishing you a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year.

Closing 4.00pm Friday December 23, 2016

Open 8.30am Monday January 9, 2017

The office will be closed and Transport services will not operate during this time.

MOBILE OFFICE COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU

Merriwa December 16

Denman January 13

Merriwa January 27

The bus will be at the listed towns from 10.00am till 12.00pm. So keep an eye out for the bus and come and have a chat.

Helen Schlegel

Transcare

Hooked on Fresh SeafoodPRAWNS AND OYSTERS“Outside the Royal Hotel”

Vennacher StreetFriday December 23

8.00am till 10.30amOrders Close December 17Phone: 0413 724 232

Eftpos Facilities AvailableKent and Family Wish you all a Merry Christmas and thank you for your continued

patronage in 2016.(Fortnightly Tuesday afternoons 2.00pm-5.30pm)

Email [email protected]

Prawns and all other Seafood are Australian, not cheap imported prawns from China and Vietnam

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CHRISTMAS ACCOMMODATION BY THE SEA

Is the family coming for Christmas?Not enough room for everyone?Looking for a nice place for Mum, Dad and the extended family?Have you considered Royal Far West in the heart of Manly as a fabulous Beach-Front option?

Royal Far West is pleased to offer B and B style accommodation for the Christmas period to our friends in the community at historic Drummond House, Wentworth St Manly.

During key times of the year we share our accommodation facilities with our friends in the community to raise funds for our programs. Royal Far West provides essential child development and assessment services to rural children in need.

Your stay with Royal Far West will provide great holiday accommodation for your family and much needed assistance for our programs.

Week 1 - December 26 – January 2:

Adults: $60.00 per person p/n, Children: $30.00 per child per night

For a room of two adults and two children the cost is $1260.00.

Week 2: January 2 – January 8:


Week 3: January 8 – January 15:


All prices include continental breakfast daily

*Minimum night stays are required for Week 1 and 2

Accommodation features include: en-suite bathrooms, some with disability access, Secure Premises, communal kitchen and dining, lounge and balcony area, BBQ area and laundry facilities.

Please contact Paula at Royal Far West on 02 8622 6849. email: [email protected].

Paula Brennan

Royal Far WestBUYING LOCAL

SUPPORTING LOCALEMPLOYING LOCAL

SPECIALS

December Thursday 1, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 or while stocks last:

• Corned silverside $9.99kg

• Crumbed steak $12.99kg or 2kg $25.00

• Corned legs of lamb $8.99kg

• Plain thick and thin sausages $7.99kg or 2kg $15.00

• Lamb 4 quarter chops - $10.99kg or 2kg for $20.00

Don’t forget we have fresh seafood:

• Prawns• Oysters• Salmon Portion etc.

We can order a variety of different seafood for you, orders need to be in by 10.00am Tuesday mornings for a fresh delivery Friday morning.

Its’s that time of year again to start thinking about Christmas orders.

Locally made smoked hams, smoked legs of lamb and smoked chickens.

We have a large range of pork including legs, shoulders, rolled seasoned/plain loins.

Also fresh seafood.

Orders for Christmas seafood needs to be in by Friday December 9 for a delivery on December 23.

Due to family commitments Max’s Country Cuts will be closing at 11.00am sorry for the inconvenience.

Max’s Country Cuts located at:

131 Bettingon Street

Merriwa, NSW 2329

Call us on 6548 2375.

Yvonne McNaught

Max’s Country Cuts

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CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

AVAILABLE AT WELDERUP KINCROME PRODUCTS POCKET POWER BANK 5000mAh (KP152) ---------------------------------------$25.95

PEDESTAL FANS (KP1012, KP1014, KP1015,KP1005) FROM-----------------------$129.95

PRESSURE SPRAYER 2LTR (K16012) ------------------------------------------------$13.95

RATCHETING OPEN END GEAR SPANNER SET 8 PC (K3097) ---------------- $109.95

X FORCE COMBO CUTTING PLIERS 8” (K4063) ---------------------------------- $25.95

MISCELANIOUS ITEMS

GARDEN TRAILER (16222) ----------------------------------------------------------$159.00

STEEL TRAY WHEELBARROW (SP800) --------------------------$149.00

HI-TEC FLEETWASH 5LTR ------------------------------------------------$12.95

HAND CLEANER SUPER SCRUBA 5LTR --------------------------------- $44.55

ROUND SLING 2 TONNE 1 MTR (MRS2000X1) -------------------------------- $9.70

SCREWDRIVER SET 5PC TANG - THRU (A6320) ---------------------------- $65.95

STILSONS WRENCH PIPE 14”, 18”, 24” FROM ------------------------------- $20.95

SAFEGUARD CARGO NET (LARGE) ---------------------------------------------- $269.95

LOADING RAMPS STEEL 450KG 2 PC ------------------------------------------- $139.95

HITACHI 5” ANGLE GRINDER (G13SR4) ------------------------------------------ $131.95

HITACHI 5” CORDLESS ANGLE GRINDER (G18DSL) ----------------------------$184.95

SILVER LASHING ROPE 10MM X 12MTR ----------------------------------------- $7.95

STEEL SPECIALS

50X50 WELD MESH 1200x2000 ------------------------------------- $25.95

50X20X2 GAL RHS X 8 Mtr --------------------------------------------$39.00

GAL CATTLE YARD PANELS 2100 ----------------------------------- $110.00

WELDERUP (MWA) PTY LTD ADDRESS: 29 BLAXLAND STREET, MERRIWA

PHONE: 6548 2500

PRICES ADVERTISED ARE GST INCLUSIVE AND VALID UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2016

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

December is here and Christmas is almost upon us! Unless you thrive on the last-minute stress, now is the time to be getting organised. Cards need to be sent, presents bought and wrapped. Lay-bys have to be organised.

Before you start your Christmas menu, the first thing you need to do is test-run all of the meal ideas you have and home-made food presents so that you want to make in order to have them perfect for Christmas Day - I have test-run the Family Circle Gingerbread Cake twice now (and used the staff here as guinea pigs) and now have it perfected! There are many great magazines in store right now filled with ideas for the table (including decorating it for the day) and home-made gift ideas.

PLAY SCHOOL

When I opened the box of goodies from ABC Kids, I reminisced about those innocent days when Play School was the BEST show on TV and how Little Ted was my favourite (followed closely by Jemima, of course), and Benita was the best presenter. To this day I still have the bear that I was given when I was born.

With all this in mind, the Play School range is the perfect present for the newly born, for the Firts Christmas, for the toddler who loves Play School, for the Christening, Baptism or Naming Day. There is Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty Dumpty and Jemima. There are also several different versions of B1 and B2 (who have always been regulars on Play School, even after scoring their own show!) including ones that speak.

Keeping on the ABC Kids theme, we also have a very cute range of Giggle and Hoot characters on our plush range, including Hoot, Hootabelle, Hootley, Gigglesaurus, and Gigglepaws. They are the perfect cuddle size for any toddler!

If the little girl in your life is a fan of the Wiggles, especially Yellow Wiggle, Emma, then we have the perfect gift idea for her. We have Wiggle Emma dolls, and Wiggle Emma Dress up Dolls. They are on the shelves now.

‘Disability’ is an umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. A person may also be seen to be ‘with disability’ if he or she has had impairment in the past, or based on a personal or group standard or norm. One in five, or more than 4 million, Australians have some form of disability. One in three Australians either have a disability or are close to someone who has a disability.

Disabilities range from relatively minor to severe. The likelihood of living with disability increases with age – 31% of 55-64 year olds are living with disability, while 88% of people aged 90 and over have a disability. One in six Australians are affected by hearing loss, while Vision Australia (a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia) estimates there are currently 357,000 people in Australia who are blind or have low vision.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. The NDIS is gradually being rolled out nationally over three years from 2016 to 2019. The NDIS works with people to identify the supports needed to achieve goals in many aspects of life, such as independence, involvement in the community, education, employment, and health and wellbeing. It also focuses on early intervention where getting early support can reduce the impact of disability. Further information on the scheme is available at www.ndis.gov.au

Families and carers are recognised as important

Merriwa PharmacyINTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITY

Disability covers many areas and often the term is m i s u n d e r s t o o d .

CALENDARS AND DIARIES

This is the perfect time to invest in your diary and calendar for next year. There are many beautiful calendars and diaries available, as well as business ones. They also make a fantastic gift idea, especially if it has to be posted.

PHONECARDS; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. Cash or Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

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partners in the support of people with disability. One of the aims of the NDIS is to better support carers in their caring role. While the focus of an NDIS participant plan is the person with disability, the support from the participant plan may also have direct or indirect benefits for families and carers.

The United Nations (UN) is a major driver of the recognition of equality for people with disability. The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a UN initiative that aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, as well as celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability. This day is observed annually, on December 3, and has been supported by the Australian Government since 1996. Each year the UN announces a theme – the theme for 2016 is ‘Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want’. This draws attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and how these goals can create a more inclusive and equitable world for people with disabilities.

The International Day of People with Disability is unique among community awareness days. It unites disability organisations; businesses; federal, state and local governments; and the community. The day is a collaborative effort to celebrate and acknowledge the experience and expertise of people with disability.

Your local pharmacy is your health destination. There are many products and services your pharmacy can offer to assist people with disabilities. These include mobility aids, compression garments and medicine management services. If you live with disability, or if you care for someone who does, visit your local pharmacy and find out what they can offer.

Carers play a huge role in supporting people with disability to lead fulfilling lives. These carers also need support. To meet the need for more information about how we can better take care of carers, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has developed a Self Care Fact Card titled Carer support. This Fact Card is available from Merriwa Pharmacy. Other Self Care Fact Cards may also be useful depending on your individual situation – ask your pharmacist.

Robert Smith

JANUARY 2017 QUAD TRAINING DATES

When: January 17 at SCONE January 18 at MUSWELLBROOK January 19 at MERRIWA January 20 in Upper Hunter - venue TBA

Tocal College, in partnership with SafeWork NSW, is offering subsidised quad bike training to eligible farmers and farm workers. Accreditation is normally worth $410.00 but for a limited time you can enrol for $100.00.

Get quad safe with a one-day practical course to help farmers and farm workers apply safety measures around the use of quad bikes on farms. Course meets national unit of competency AHCMOM212 - Operate quad bikes and is tailored to the experience level of attendees.

To be eligible you need to be:

• A person operating an agricultural business registered in NSW or

• Someone working for an agricultural business registered in NSW

To BOOK in and register CONTACT: Michelle Houghton, PROfarm coordinator Phone: 6951 2501 or email:[email protected]

MERRIWA LANDCARE CHRISTMAS BBQ AND NATIVE TREE WORKSHOP EXPO

When: Tuesday December 13 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Where: Merriwa CWA Rooms

Merriwa Landcare is excited to announce they have been successful in gaining funding for a great lineup of workshops and activities for the local community from Hunter Local Land Services through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and Hunter TAFE.

The first great opportunity is a series of Native Tree Seed Collection, Identification & Propagation Workshops fully-funded and delivered by Hunter TAFE right here in Merriwa. Learn how to pick your local tree species - Discover how to collect seed - Learn how to propagate tree seedlings - Become a part of Merriwa Landcare’s Tree Planting and Biodiversity Project!

There are limited places available for this course so please contact Merriwa Landcare to express your interest as soon as possible and attend the

Department of Primary Industries

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CLEARING SALE Saturday December 3, 2016

42 Halls Road, Merriwa

Auction starting at 10.00am Large assortment of hand tools, gun safe, large pedestal drill, ceramic pots, white goods, books, book cases, desks, filing cabinets, exercise bike, Beale piano, quantity of whipper snippers, bench grinders, garden tools, furniture, toys, children's bikes, storage bins, blacksmiths anvil, trailing super spreader, battery charger, dog kennels, old meat safe, tap & die set, ladders, air compressors, pressure cleaners, milk cans, circular saws, tool boxes, timber easel, timber boxes, candle holders, push mowers, large quantity of household items, electric fence unit, hot water urns, cast iron cookware, chainsaw helmet, gas heater, drop saw and stands, wire spinner, quantity of wire, chook feeders, tow behind spray unit, and lots, lots more.......too much to mention. Something for everyone! Outside entries still welcome.Terms: Eftpos facilities available, cash, number system to operate (photo ID required).

For all enquiries, please contact: Roger Moore 0427 153 446 all hours

Check out regular updates on our Facebook page

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Expo on Tuesday December 13 to get more information and enroll. See next week’s Merriwa Ringer or Merriwa Connect for more details. After completing the series of workshops next year, each participant will receive a Hunter TAFE Statement of Attainment. Come along to the FREE Barbeque and Expo and join Merriwa Landcare for more details on other great opportunities for 2017 including a Native Bee Workshop, Biodiversity Forum and plans to establish a local native seed bank. BYO Drinks and loads of Christmas cheer and enthusiasm!

RSVP for catering to Jenny Lee, Merriwa Landcare 6548 2282 or 0429 337 557 or Maria Cameron, Hunter LLS 0409 636 765

Maria CameronLand Services Officer -

Landholder Support

SANTA’S WEBSITE

Gives those interested a place to keep track of where Santa, the elves and reindeers as they prepare for Christmas in 24 short days.

http://santaupdate.com/

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Support the Merriwa Ringer regularly but can’t find your business? Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.

Merriwa Ringer Directory A quick reference guide to all that support the Merriwa Ringer

Alexander Downs 6548 5170Australia Post Merriwa 6548 2042Brodie’s Cutting Edge 6548 2499Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002Cassilis Public School 6376 1009CJ and JM Vero and Sons 6548 2303Community Mutual Merriwa 6548 2651Country Womens Association 6548 3274Craig MacPherson Haulage 6548 2663Custom Made Kitchens 6548 2025Di’s Clothing Patch 6548 3023Festival of the Fleeces 6548 2109Fire and Rescue NSW 6548 2005Gummun Place Merriwa 6548 2111Hunter Local Lands Service 6548 2175IGA Merriwa Plus Liquor 6548 2315MA MacDonald 6548 2226Max’s Country Cuts 6548 2375Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2083Merriwa Anglican Parish 0429 996769Merriwa Auto Electrical 6548 2114Merriwa Bushmans Camdraft 0427 437 743Merriwa Catholic Parish 6548 2086Merriwa District Education Foundation

6376 1052Merriwa District Progress Association

6548 2245Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball Club 6548 8560Merriwa Little Athletics 6548 5002Merriwa Newsagency 6548 2031Merriwa Central School Primary 6548 2101 Secondary 6548 2119Merriwa Central School P and C 6548 2246Merriwa PAH and I 0498 378 500Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213Merriwa Pony Club 0427 412 128Merriwa Pre-School and Kindergarten

6548 2083

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club 6548 2844

Merriwa RSL Club 6548 2157Merriwa Sports Club 6548 2028Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2910Merriwa Touch Football 0427 391 337Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre and Men’s Shed 6548 3201Merriwa Tyre and Service Centre

6548 2078Merriwa VIEW Club 6548 8560M Nutt Contracting 6548 2004Non Emergency Medical Transport

6548 2653NSW Farmers Association 0455 455 760Rotary Club Merriwa 6548 2025Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246Sandy Hollow Public School 6547 4521Sporting Shooters Association 6547 6031St Davids Uniting Church 6548 5126St Josephs Primary School 6548 2035Trinity Markets 6548 2323Upper Hunter Shire Council Merriwa

6540 1100Welderup 6548 2500

EMERGENCY SERVICESIn case of emergency call 000

or 112 for mobile services

Police (Admin only) 6548 2203Police Mobile 0408 293 423Police Assistance 131 444Fire (Admin only) 6548 2005Hospital - MPS 6532 5000Rural Fire Service 1800 081 166SES Emergency 132 500Merriwa Rescue Squad 6548 2538Hunter Medical Practice - Dr Noman Jawaad 6532 5013Merriwa Surgery - Dr Emad Jasem

6548 2305

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0488 727 032 6548 2323

Merriwa District

Educaion Foundation

President - Ivan Gant 6376 1044 Secretary - Jane Hegarty 6376 1052Treasurer - Lesley Nixon 0407 627 846

Education changes lives. And families. And communities.

Our work is an investment in the future of rural and regional Australia.

Shop 1/17 Bridge Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 [email protected]

Ph: 6541 5331

Fax: 6541 0330

VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au

3702 GOLDEN HIGHWAY MERRIWA

$550,000.00

NEW PRICELARGE FAMILY HOME ON 100 ACRES

Situated 10 minutes from Merriwa and only 40 minutes to Muswellbrook this 100 acres property is an ideal spot to raise a family and enjoy a rural lifestyle. There is a big five bedroom home all with built in robes and four with RC Air conditioners. There are two bathrooms, one with a spa bath. The living area is a big open plan design with a lounge, dining and kitchen. There is a combustion fire and reverse cycle air conditioner. The kitchen is large with an electric stove, cooktop and a pantry. There are verandahs front and rear overlooking the fully fenced yard and a covered entertainment area. There are plenty of sheds with a two bay garage, a single garage, one bay workshop and a four bay machinery shed. The water set up is excellent with four dams, a fully equipped bore and 132,000L of tank water storage. The property is approximately 50% cleared and 50% timbered with plenty of ironbark. There are trails all through the property perfect for bikes or horses. This property is very well set up, maintained and is priced to sell.

Specialising in Agricultural, Earthmoving & Mining

FABRICATIONS, SALES & ON FARM SERVICES

Local expertise with a professional service

Ph: 6548 2500 – Fax: 6548 3049 Mob: 0427 901 397

29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329Email sales: [email protected] accounts: accounts@welderup.

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RUSSELL’S Earthmoving

Pty Limited Earthmoving and

Construction

02 6548 2246 0417 506 769

6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329

Te/Fax 6548 2653

MDHA Inc.

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Office hours are:9.30 to 2.30 weekdays

Bottle Museum building or leave a message on the answering service for

a call back.

SERVICEWe will get you to your

appointments on time with special care.

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newsXpress & OFFICESMART

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Neville and Leanne Hook

65 482 031 [email protected] www.merriwanewsagency.com.au

Clothing and Footwear for all the familyMens and Ladies clothingChildren and Babywear

Shoes and joggersFashion Jewellery and Accessories

Handbags and LuggageBed Linen, Quilts and Towels

Hi Vis Work Wear, Boots and HatsDigitised Embroidery Service

Names and LogosFor clothing, Caps, Towels

School Items and Work Place Uniforms

Quality Clothing Friendly Service Affordable Prices

Di’s Clothing Patch

Phone: 6548 3023

OFFERS PENSIONER DISCOUNTS, MENS AND LADIES CUTS, PERMS, COLOURS, FOILS, HAIR EXTENSIONS, SPRAY TANS,

GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY

SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 6548 2499

HAY SALES & HAY CONTRACTING

Small square and Round Bales

All Rural contracting available

Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

HANCKEL RURAL

MERRIWA HEALTHYENVIRONMENT

GROUP INC

CARING FOR OUR LAND, OUR WATERAND THE AIR WE BREATHE

Contact: Graham Brown 6547 6048 Ted Finnie 6548 5171

Visit: www.merriwa.nsw.au Clubs and Groups

Electrical ContractorsAir Conditioning ~ Home InstallationsRefrigeration ~ Electrical Accessories

Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher Paykel, Electrolux) ~ White Goods ~ Appliances

C.J & J.M Vero & SonsPhone: 6548 2303

Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies Only)102a Bettington Street, Merriwa

ABN: 65 810 824 869 Lic#: 243746C Au: 29030

Merriwa IGA 104

Bettington Street

MerriwaUse your

Community Chest to

support your

6548 2315

plus Liquor

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ADVICE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

UPPER HUNTER offices Merriwa 6548 2175 (Mon & Tues 9 - 4pm, Wed 9 - 3pm) Scone 6540 2400 (Mon – Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm) Singleton 6572 2944 (Mon – Fri 10.00am - 3.00pm) Direct Local Contacts for: DISTRICT VET 0427 322311 BIOSECURITY - PEST ANIMALS 0429 722944 For more information on our range of services visit our website

hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au

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SchoolsC

hurches

Catholic Parish Merriwa & Cassilis

WEEKEND MASSES St Anne’s Merriwa

1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - Sat 6.00pm 2nd & 4th Sunday - Sun 8.30am

St Joseph’s Cassilis 2nd & 4th Sunday - 10.00am

Parish Priest - 6548 2086 St Vincent de Paul - 6548 3092

Merriwa Anglican Parish.

Holy TrinityMerriwa

9.00am Sundays10.00am Fridays

Short Bible Study

7.30am Mon, Wed, Fri

Morning Prayer

St ColumbiaCassilis

11.00am every 2nd and 4th

Sunday

Contact: 0429 996 769

Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local Priest

Services

141 BETTINGTON ST MERRIWA NSW 2329

PHONE:65482078 FAX: 65482063

CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY THOMPSON

*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/DUNLOP

*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Hunt MWA Pty LTd Licence No:41446

Merriwa Pharmacy

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Phone 6548 22136548 2042

MORE THAN JUST A

One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking

Stationary and greeting cards - inexpensive, full range

Computer and technology itemsMobile phones, starter kits and

recharge vouchers

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

POST OFFICE

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm at Merriwa RSL

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Jayne CroninSenior Vice: Tori SimmonsJunior Vice: Yvonne McNaughtSecretary: Krichelle KhanTreasurer: Anna Whaley

MERRIWA SURGERY

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8.30am to

6.00pmSaturday by arrangement.

DR EMAD JASEMFor all your medical needs.

For appointments please call the surgery on

6548 2305

St Davids

Service Times1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays at

11.00am3rd Sunday at 6.00pm

Rev David Kim - 6545 1396Pastor Richard Moors - 6543 1168

Peter Campbell - 6548 5126

Uniting

Vennacher Street Merriwa

Church

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: [email protected].

[email protected] www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

[email protected] www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

Group

s

at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Enquiries to: President: Barbara Campbell

Phone: 6548 5131 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: [email protected]

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

Supporting the Smith Family

-A VALUED PART OF THE SMITH FAMLY-

Meet 4th Thursday of each month

Visitors are always welcome

Enquiries to:

President: Julie Smith - 0429 197 397

Secretary: Elaine Sparrow - 6548 8560

MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL &

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Pre-School is for 2 – 5 year olds

Open Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm Ph: 02 65 482 083

Email: [email protected] MAC is open for 5 – 12 year olds. Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & 9am – 5pm School Holiday time.

Ph: 02 65 482 082 Email: [email protected]

BUYING LOCALSUPPORTING LOCALEMPLOYING LOCAL

Ph/Fax: 6548 2375131 Bettington Street

Merriwa

M A MACCOUNTING

Email: [email protected] Skype: mamsydney

Website: www.mamandco.com.au

Professional Accounting Solutions

161 Bettington Street, Merriwa NSW 2329Merriwa: (02) 6548 2226 Toll free: 1800 252 972Sydney: (02) 9428 6000

Appointments only

Cloud ComputingAccounting & Taxation

Strategic PlanningEstate & Succession Planning

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Or chasing a certain item?

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can help.

6548 2119

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For appointments please phone6532 5013

Hunter Medical Practice

Merriwa and DenmanMonday – Friday 8.00am –

6.00pmMerriwa

Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie Streets

Denman51 – 53 Ogilvie Street

PH: 6376 1002 Open every day 5pm

www.merriwashow.com.auPat Ryan - President

Toni Jones - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

16 to 18th September!ccc

2016Merriwa

SpringtimeShow

Sporting

/Club

s

MERRIWA JUNIOR LEAGUE AND NETBALL

CLUBPresident:

Andrew Jamieson

Vice President:Murray Wright

Junior Vice President:

Andrew Webster

Secretary:Elaine Sparrow

Treasurer:John Sparrow

MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

President: Robert Smith 6548 2213Secretary: Emily HallTreasurer: Krichelle Khan

Day - Night Competitions

Junior CompetitonsCourt Hire

Vice President: Hannah Walmsley

Merriwa Touch Football

Wednesday NightsJunior and Senior Comp

President: Cassie PorterSenior Vice President: Trent CooperSecretary: Tina Taylor

For more information contact 0428 485 177 or 0447 219 193.

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President – Seth MorganSnr Vice President – Gaynor

BlackadderJnr Vice President – Kayla

BarrySecretary – Anthony Kelly

Treasurer/Publicity Officer – Jessyca Morgan

R.S.L Club LtdBistro/Snack Bar Take Away

Lunch & Dinner 7 days Parties & Weddings a specialty ATM, SKY CHANNEL CLUB TAB, CLUB KENO DARTS, SNOOKER, POOL BBQ area and Kids Play area Friday Raffles and 3 Members Badge Draws Sunday Raffles Members Badge Draw between 11.30am & 1.30pm

Club: 6548 2157 Bistro: 6548 2295 For the information of members and their guests.

& DISTRICTLITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

2016/17 starts Oct 17! Tots (3 & 4 yrs) to u/17 yrs

Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm at Merriwa No. 2 Oval

(throughout Terms 4 & 1)

New Members Welcomeph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015e: [email protected]

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’SCAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Roger Moore 0427 153 446

Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

5 & 6 November 2016 [email protected]

Est. 1946

Rally days every 2nd Sunday of month from February to October

Clare Martin President 6548 2201

De Patterson Secretary 0416 194 501

Christine Riley Treasurer 0427 412 128

Meets each Tuesday at the Merriwa Sports

Club

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Merriwa Inc

4 x 4m Marquee for Hire

6548 2025

2016 ROSTO OLIVES MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES

JUNE LONG WEEKEND SINCE 1990

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2016 A Family & Community focused event.

Phone: 6521 7046 or email: [email protected] www.upperhuntertourism.com.au

MERRIWA SSAA & APA

Range facilities and Fire arm testing available

President: Nathan TelferSecretary: Phil MartynContact 6547 6031 for

information

Shooting weekends 2nd and 4th weekend of the

month

MERRIWA RACES

Race Club President - David Alker

Contact - 0427 482 095

Vice Presidents - Peter Bishop and Paul Frampton

Race Day for 2017 is

April 22

Merriwa District Progress Association Inc

SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION

WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meets every 4th Wednesday at Merriwa RSL at 6:00 pm Phone Kim on 6548 3060 Or Beron on 6548 2245

Merriwa Cricket Club

President: Craig Drury - 0477 125 937

Senior Vice President: Murray Wright -

0428 482 394Secretary: Sonya Drury -

0459 541 450Treasurer: Mike Curtis

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Merriwa Sports ClubClubs

New

sThe Sports Club provides a wide range of benefits for members and guests.Mondays - Happy Two Hours - 4.00pm to

6.00pm

Tuesdays - Rotary meets - 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Thursdays - 6.00pm Bingo - prizes of club and meat vouchers. Raffle and Super 39 special prize

Fridays - Happy Two Hours - 5.00pm to 7.00pm, free raffle.

Saturdays - Monster Raffle. Tickets on sale at 6.45pm drawn 7.30pm, winners jackpot, dinner draw and Saturday Badge Draw.

Sundays - Members badge draw plus three raffles choice of $25.00 meat or fuel vouchers

Last Sunday each month (except December) - Smorgasbord all you can eat Chinese entree, mains and desserts.

Casual bowls and golf also available. Donations in honesty box.

Chinese/Australian Restaurant open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 2.00pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5.00pm to 8.30pm. Closed Mondays, reopen 5.00pm Tuesday.

For bookings and take away - telephone 6548 3228. PLEASE NOTE: NO CHINESE SMORGASBORD

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25All are welcome to attend the Sports Club Christmas Party smorgasbord on December 10

WEEKEND RESULTSSaturday Raffle November 26Saturday members draw no 110, was not won – next week $210.00

Winners Jackpot was won - next week $100.00

Dinner: B Voysey Bowls Raffle: Eva Towler Free Tickets: B VoyseyMonthly Prize: Jasmine Horvath

Sunday Raffle November 27

Members draw, no 70, was not won – next week $650.00.

Please note: Saturday raffle will commence at 7.30pm.

WOMEN’S BOWLSLADY BOWLS AND SOCIAL BOWLERS CHRISTMAS

DINNER

When: Wednesday December 7, 2016 at Royal Hotel, Merriwa

Cost: $25.00 per person (two course meal and nibbles)

Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Please bring a Secret Santa gift (around $10.00)

Names and money to Loretta by December 1. Enquiries on 0428 482 679.

No Social Bowls on Wednesdays until further notice.

Next meeting Monday January 9, 2017

Loretta CooperAttention all golfers as the regular season has finished, the sunday chook run is on starting from this Sunday the 4th, from 7.30am for 8.00am hit off.

Open to all keen golfers you don’t have to be a member of the golf club but membership of the sports club is required. Come along and have fun for a couple of hours, and you may well win a frozen chook.

Any enquiries please call Trent on 0427 391 337.

Patrick Williams

TWILIGHT BOWLS

Last Friday Night for Twilight Bowls Friday December 2.

Everyone Welcome – Bowlers and non-bowlers.

Bowls Green will be closed from Saturday December 3 until further notice.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday December 10 Sports Club Christmas Party

Smorgasbord: Chinese and Australian

Entertainment: Trevor Mac

Cost: $25.00 per person

Time: 6.30pm

Libby Gear

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FRIDAY NIGHT SNACK BAR

Affordable meals for all the family.

Friday night raffles

Members Draw, Joker Draw, Meat/Vege tray draw, Schooner Draw.

LAST FEW FRIDAY’S RESULTS

Members draw - unclaimed by Mick Kubowicz and will be $80.00 this week.

Joker draw - unsuccessful for Chris Pittman so will be $555.00 this week.

The End of Month Draw - won by Tad Rawlinson.

Wednesday night is Pizza and Garlic bread night with locally made pizzas.

Friday night is Snack bar and Raffles.

Saturday is open from 4.00pm with $3.00 schooners and bar snacks from 4.00pm until 6.00pm.

Annual General Meeting date has been resheduled to now be held December 11 at 7.30pm.

Kathy Sumpter

Cassilis Bowling ClubThe Members Lucky Badge for $2450.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 806, this week jackpots to $2500.00.

The 7.00pm draw for $160.00 was not won, the number was 724 this week it jackpots to $180.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $240.00 was not won the number was 694, this week it jackpots to $260.00

The Thursday badge draw for $300.00 was not won the number was 577, this week it jackpots to $320.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $1500.00 was won last week the number was 246, this week it commences at $500.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/16/04092.

COMING EVENTS

Starting this week Hams will be added to the Friday night raffles.

Birthday vouchers each month are also available at the bar at the beginning of the month.

‘T-BONE TUESDAY’

Every Tuesday you can now order a T-Bone, chips and salad or veg for just $15.00.

Also every Thursday have a chicken schnitzel, chips and salad or veg for just $12.50.

Gourmet Burger Bargain’s – Saturday lunch Wagyu, Lamb or Pork burgers with chips $10.00 only.

James Squire Promotion – purchase a James Squire on tap and receive a bonus James Squire bottle opener.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CLUB

HAPPY HOUR Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pmNEW Saturday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Sunday 11.00am-12.00noon

Members prices are $3.50 schooners and $2.50 middies and $5.00 for Corona’s.

BISTRO HOURS – lunch 12.00am – 2.00pm, evening 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

Matthew Morgan

Merriwa RSL Club

As some of you may have heard, Group 21 are running CRL 9’s Women’s Rugby League competition, kicking off Friday February 3, 2017.

MRLFC will be entering a seniors side, 18 years and over.

We are also looking at starting a junior team for girls 15-17 years of age. If you are interested in playing in either the senior or junior side please contact Gaynor Blackadder on 0447 221 243 for more information.

CLOSING SOON

Reserve Grade and League Tag coaches, First Aid, League Safe and Managers for the 2017 Football Season closes on Friday December 2, 2016.

If you think you are capable and would like to apply please send your application to PO BOX 147, Merriwa NSW 2329 or email it to [email protected].

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

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Merriwa Cricket Club

Before taking the field, the Bunnan team joined with us in a one minute silence as a mark of respect for two much loved friends of our club and district, Cassie Porter and Dr Bronwyn Stokes; two special ladies who have been a huge part of our community and who will be sadly missed by all. Rest in peace.

Winning the toss gave us the opportunity to bat first and our openers Murray and James were quickly amongst the runs. After a good start, a few quick wickets had us at 3/40 before another sound partnership of 96 between Will (75) and Seth (40) settled the ship and put us back on task for a good total. A good contribution from Jon towards the end of our innings helped our score along to 194 with the team once again batting out our 40 overs for the loss of only six wickets. Great for the team but a little frustrating for our tail enders who missed out on a bat, but I’m sure the end result was worth the sacrifice!

Heading out to defend, our opening bowlers Will and Pat were giving nothing away and with a beautiful ball from Pat knocking off the bails in the second over and a direct hit by Jay-me for a runout in the third, Bunnan were 2/0. Pat and Will continued to trouble the batsmen with great support with the ball from Seth, James, Mike and Jay-me. Pat finished with a season best of 4/17 off his 8 overs and Will continued his successful and economical run with 2/15. There was a huge improvement in the field this week with held catches and tight defence keeping the scoring rate under control. Well done to all our team for their commitment to chase down those balls no matter what! Special mention to Bailey and Mick who always impress with their determination to beat that ball to the fence! The game was over in the 30th over with Bunnan, a man short, all done on 9/120.

Batting: J Armstrong 13, M Wright 19, P Gilbey 4, W Gell 75, S Morgan 40, J Osmond 25no, M Gilbey 0, J Taylor 4, B McNaught 0no, Sundries 15, DNB - M Curteis, J Parker.

Bowling: W Gell 2/15 (8), P Gilbey 4/17 (8), S Morgan 0/20 (3), J Armstrong 0/33 (5), M Gilbey 1/25 (5), J Taylor 1/5 (.5)

Players Player: Will Gell for another splendid all round performance.

Encouragement Award: Jay-me Taylor for a superb fielding effort and great effort all round.

Huge thanks to Murray Wright who has worked tirelessly to prepare and maintain our pitch in the lead-up to this run of home games. This week we’re here again to meet Belmore Bulls 2, commencing 1.00pm at No 1 Oval. We always appreciate some home town support so come and cheer us along. Thanks to Craig, Sonya and girls we have lots of refreshments available in the canteen.

Sally Gilbey

A big thank you to:

• Merriwa Sports Club• Thousand Guineas Beef/Tullatua Partnership• Merriwa Engineering• Rosto Olives• Royal Hotel Merriwa• Trio Angus• Gundibri Pty Ltd• Welderup Pty Ltd• Cassilis Park• Osmond’s Pumps and Water Solutions• Frampton Farms• Blooms Pumps and Irrigation• Merriwa RSL Club• Max’s Country Cuts• Kemp Rural Partnership• Ted Carr• Merriwa Pharmacy• Curte Pie• PA and EG Gallagher• Merriwa IGA• Elders Merriwa• CRT Merriwa• Gilders Transport

• Kingslyn.

If you would like to get involved please contact as at [email protected] or call 0459 541 450.

Sonya Drury

Another great match last Saturday when our consistency and focus rewarded us with our third win from the last four games.

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Merriwa Campdraft

We are loving the buzz down at the track on Monday nights. Great kids and camaraderie make the time fly by! And fly through the air, many young athletes did last Monday night – in a good way.

In the Tiny Tots, Oscar Swan won a coaches award for running within the lines with great power and gusto! Well done to Paige Carrall for her attentive listening and great high jump skills. Annabelle Hunt for always carrying with her a positive attitude and her enormous throws in shotput while Jayden McPhie received his coaches award for his fabulous flying starts and thundering finishes in the 200m. Congratulations athletes.

We are starting to get into the ‘business end’ of the season with Zone qualifiers just around the corner. Thank you to everyone who signed up to Zones last week, this is our largest team to date – 19 athletes!

To help prepare our Zone team, we will be offering additional training session on Wednesday evenings from 5.30pm to 6.30pm for those that would like to practice their events. (No BBQ, just bring your own drink bottle and plenty of energy!).

Tash Taaffe

Merriwa Little A’s Cat Women 167

Fourth John Hardie Lethal Celene 166

Fifth Maurice Bogie Ebony 162

Sixth Josh Barnett Omega Destiny 113

Natural Equipment Cut Out Winner Josh Barnett Omega Destiny 23

RM Property and Livestock Ladies Draft

First Alison Sadler Freckled Acres 90

Second, third and fourth Jodie Mobberley Selina 89

Josie 89

Kylie Weber Pure Blonde 89

Christine Jones Becca 89

Fifth Norma Jones One Hot Play Chick 88

Norma Jones McCoy 88

Robyn Hardie Vallejo 88

Natural Equipment Cut Out Winner Elaine Edwards on Bob - 24

Regional Australia Bank Merriwa Juvenile draft 13-17 years

First Emily Winn Anna 89

Second Lane Clarke Ivory Lass 88

Third, fourth and fifth Emily Bettington Presides 85

Clancy Moore Lippy 85

Sarah Nairne Alice 85

Tessa Mitchell Sabre 85

Emily Thomas DJ 85

Ruggit Rugs Cut Out Winner Jorjia Edwards

Campdraft wrap up continues from issue 37...

RM WILLIAMS OPEN 4 OPEN

First David Andrews Centre Fold 91

Second and third Gav White Joker 90

Second and third Adam Sadler Cut N Duck 90

Fourth and fifth Jayden Dorney Paris 24

John Hardie Lena’s Conman 24

RM Williams Cut Out Winner John Hardie Lena’s Conman 24

Ross Chandler Contracting Open Draft

First Terry Smith Treasured Acres 178

Second Allan Young Liberty Lace 176

Third Lewis Dorney

Merriwa Ringer

Acres Liberty Beau 22

Upper Hunter Sound and Audio and Caroon P/L Junior draft 8-13 years

First Tamika Edwards Acres Liberty Beau 87

Second Emily Ninness Acres Of Chrome 82

Third Nicole Martin Charm 79

Fourth Darcy Weber Ducks Freckle 22

Fifth Makayla Mobberley Rooster 21

Jack Nairne Lace 21

Emily Ninness Jazzy 21

RING 2 MERRIWA 2016

Senior Station Horse Rider 13 to U17 yrs

First Emily Winn

Second Tessa Mitchell

Junior Station Horse Rider U13 yrs

First Emily Ninness

Second Nicole Martin

Hack Over 15hh

First Ainsley Maben

Second Alexandria Barnes

Galloway Hack Over 14hh NE 15hh

First Emily Winn

Second Ava Peel

Pony Hack NE 14hh

First Roy Lawler

Maiden Hack Class Any Height

First Josh Barnett

Second Rebecca Roberts

Led Registered ASH Mare

First Anastasia Martin

Second Patricia Betts

Led Registered ASH Gelding

First Alexandria Barnes

Second and third Anastasia Martin

Adult 17 years and Over

Riding Class

First Ainsley Maben

Second Josh Barnett

Flag Race


Second Josh Barnett

Mug Race


Second Josh Barnett

Bending Race


Second Josh Barnett

Barrel Race


Second Josh Barnett

15 and U17 yrs

Riding Class

First Emily Winn

Second Cameron Ninness

Megan Richards

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Merriwa Touch Football ClubROUND 9

Ladies

Cassilis Chicks v’s MCC

Incred-i-bowls v’s RSL

Team Believe v’s The Royals

Mens

Rockwell v’s Bowling Barrels

Denman Devils v’s ROAR

Tourist Terriers v’s RSL

The meeting that was to be held has been postponed until 2017. Thank you for understanding..

Merriwa Touch Football would like to offer their condolences to the Porter family for the loss of Cassie. Cassie was our president and a hard worker for the Touch Football community. She will be missed by all.

Tina Taylor

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6.45

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball Club are looking for Coaches for our 2017 season in Under 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 14 and 16 teams for next year. If you are interested in coaching a team next year in Junior League please send info to [email protected] with your name and team age you are interested in. There will be coaching courses available in January and February for those who do not have a coaching certificate.

MERCHANDISE

I will be placing an order for shorts in the next two weeks. If anyone is interested in purchasing POLO SHIRTS or HOODIES could you please ring me with sizes as to make these orders we need 50 of each. Names and sizes to Elaine asap please. 6548 8560 or above email.

Elaine Sparrow

Merriwa Junior Rugby League Football and Netball ClubThe Merriwa Tennis Club would like to invite the

local community to our end of year gathering on Friday December 2 from 7.00pm at the Merriwa Tennis Club.

With assistance from local businesses the club will be providing a free BBQ. We ask that anyone coming along bring something to share with the group (salad, dessert, nibbles etc).

The new lights will be up and running so bring your racquet or just come along and watch the fun.

One of the primary goals of the tennis club is to provide a place where people can gather together, meet new people and interact in a safe, healthy and friendly environment. We hope that community will see the value of the club and support the us in this role.

Robert Smith

Merriwa Tennis Club

The Merriwa Old Boys Club will be holding a Christmas BBQ for all ex players, committee, and First Aid/League Safe helpers and their families on Sunday December 18 at 12.30pm in the BBQ area of the RSL Club.

The Old Boy’s will be meeting the second Monday of every second month, with our next meeting to be in February 2017 at 7.00pm at the RSL Club. This to be a dinner meeting. We would like to encourage as many Old Boy’s to join the Club that is soon to be incorporated, whether they be ex players, club officials or helpers.

Membership is $30.00 this includes your first year membership of the Men of League, and club t-shirts are $20.00.

Matthew Morgan

Merriwa Old Boys Club

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Send your calendar information in before 12 noon Mondays to [email protected]

If you would like your event included in the community calender, wish to claim a date or interested in placing an advert in the Ringer?

Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.

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MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL Address: Bow Street, Merriwa, NSW, 2329

Tel: (02) 6548 2119 Fax: (02) 6548 2534

Email: [email protected] Web: www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.auALL MATERIAL DUE 12 noon MONDAYS

DECEMBER

Saturday 10 • Merriwa Sports Club Christmas Party

Saturday 17 • Merriwa Markets - RSL Grounds - 9.00am-1.00pm

• Cricket Christmas Party - Number 1 Oval Merriwa Sorts Grounds - 3.00pm

What’s Inside Your Ringer?

Relay best in the State 2Principal’s Report 3Merriwa Central School 3Coming Events 3Primary Report 4Secondary Report 5St Joseph’s 8Sandy Hollow 10Merriwa VIEW Club 14Anglican News 15Merriwa Rotary 15Paid Canteen Supervisors Position 16Community Notice Board 17Merriwa CWA 17Christmas in the Park 17Funeral Notice 17In Memory 17Community Notice Board 18Anthea Wright Veterinary Clinic 18Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary 18Merriwa Cricket Club 18Cassilis Christmas Street Party 18Anglican Church 18Meals on Wheels 18Community Notice Board 19St Anne’s Parish Merriwa 19Merriwa Sugery 19Merriwa District Education Foundation 19Transcare 19Royal Far West 20Max’s Country Cuts 20Business 22Merriwa Newsagency 22Merriwa Pharmacy 22Department of Primary Industries 23Clubs 30Merriwa Sports Club 30Merriwa RSL Club 31Cassilis Bowling Club 31Merriwa Rugby League Football Club 31Sporting 32Merriwa Cricket Club 32Merriwa Little A’s 33Merriwa Campdraft 33Merriwa Tennis Club 35Merriwa Touch Football Club 35Merriwa Junior Rugby League Football and Netball Club 35Merriwa Old Boys Club 35

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