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Issue 27Thursday August 31

2017

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WHAT’S NEWS? Little Sprouts

fun for allFooty Colours Day

Friday September 8Working Dog Agility

practise run a success

RingerGood luck Merriwa Magpies League Tag in the Group 21

Grand Final

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Highlighting Your EventMerriwa Rugby League Football Club

We’ve made it to the GRAND FINAL, which will be held at Muswellbrook on Saturday September 2 against Muswellbrook kicking off at 10.30am.

It would be great to see all our supporters travel to Muswellbrook and cheer on the ladies.

We love hearing the support from the crowd and we would love to see many more Merriwa Magpies supporters there on the weekend.

The Readers of the Merriwa Ringer wish the

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Magpies Ladies League Tag team all the best in the 2017 Grand Final!

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Principal’s Report

Merriwa Central School

NAPLAN READINESS TRIALNext week our school will be trialling the new NAPLAN online testing format that will become mainstream nationwide next year. The purpose of this trial is to ensure that the new format is successful and schools are able to deliver the test in a managable manner. We are one of a number of schools undertaking this trial and we look forward to our students having the opportunity to have advance experience with the new structure.

MAJOR WORKSOver the last few weeks our Year 12 students have put the finishing touches on their major works and locked them away ahead of the deadline. The major work component of any HSC course is a large commitment by the student that requires planning, dedication and application from the start of the HSC Course. I would encourage all of our Year 11 students to begin planning their ideas for their major works now - in just four more weeks they will have completed their preliminary courses and will begin their HSC studies.

Martin as our 2018 Kindergarten teacher. Mrs Martin will be coordinating the transition program this year and has planned a range of activities for our new enrolments.

NEW NSW PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FINANCE SYSTEMMerriwa Central School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools’ finance system and a new bank account on October 16.

To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents and carers.

1. Direct deposits: As of September 22, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one. Any payments made using direct deposit after this date cannot be properly allocated to a student’s account in a timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct deposits before September 22

2. Cash and cheque payments: Between October 11 and October16, we will also not be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before October 11. From October 17, cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before

3. Online payments: As of September 22, payments to our current online payment facility will cease. From October 18, we will begin to accept online payments using the Department of Education’s Parent Online Payment (POP) system.

Further details will be released as the term progresses. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any questions, please contact our Secondary Office.

Adam JohnstonRelieving Principal

K I N D E R G A R T E N ORIENTATION

Tonight is our Kindergarten Orientation parent information evening, we are looking forward to meeting all of the families who will be joining our school next year. It is with great pleasure that I announce Mrs Jessica

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Primary ReportLITTLE SPROUTSAMAZING DAY!

Our annual Little Sprouts Day, held last Friday, was simply the best. Children, teachers and parents happily and excitedly joined in the spirit of the day by wearing the most amazing costumes and participating in every single activity that was on offer. It was amazing to watch the faces of travellers as they drove through Merriwa – I am sure they were wondering if they had arrived in Fairyland, when they saw fairies and wizards, minions and cowboys, witches and unicorns wandering up and down the streets.

Congratulations yet again to Miss Holden, and every staff member from primary and secondary campus who supported her in the organisation and management of such an incredible and unique day.

A big thank you goes out to the amazing businesses in Merriwa, who once again put on a sensational display of community spirit and showed their love of reading! Another thank you must go to the hard working ladies at the CWA who provided over 300 bags of biscuits for the students’ morning tea. We thank everyone for their support of this lovely day.

Kate Jones and Samantha Holden Special congratulations to the following students:

Brooklyn Blackadder

• First - 11years Championship Girls’ 100m • First - 11 years Championship Girls’ 200m

Makayla Mobberley

• Equal First Junior Championship Girls’ Shotput

Kyah Johnston

• Third Senior Championship Girls’ 800m

Josie Porter

• Third 11 years Championship Girls’ Shotput• Third 11 years Championship Girls’ Discus

Natasha Marsh

• Third Senior Championship Girls’ Shotput

Brooklyn and Makayla will now represent the Upper Hunter and Merriwa Central School at the Hunter Region Primary Athletics Championships tomorrow, at Glendale. This is a fantastic achievement, and we wish both girls the very best of luck.

ZONE ATHLETICS NEWS

It was exciting to receive the results of the 2017 Upper Hunter PSSA Athletics trials, All of our representatives had a successful day, with the following students achieving places in what was a very competitive and quality event.

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VET FACULTY REPORT

Our Year 12 Industrial Technology Timber students have been very busy this year completing their major design projects. Their HSC timber project, to showcase the skills they have learnt in woodwork. I am very pleased to say that every student in the class completed their project and their accompanying design folio. Individually and as a class group, this is a wonderful result. I will describe their projects along with the images.

Jordan Taylor and Mathew-Joel Haydon both made coffee tables from pale coloured Meranti and Radiata Pine. They invested their time and funds getting the timber for these jobs. Different in design, they are both well made classic tables showing good cabinet making techniques. Tatum Gleeson used her knowledge of sustainable timber to make a servery from recycled timber. She worked hard to get the recycled timber ready for reuse, de-nailing and squaring up. The servery has some lovely grain highlights across the top. Luke Cronin also used recycled timber, Iron Bark with fantastic colour, to make a beautiful rustic coffee table. The old raw timber was extensively cut down to size, then Luke used large dovetail and housing joints to fit it all together. James Hagley sourced his timber off a property, milled it on site to slab size pieces then fit it all together to make a servery bar. He also constructed a prefabricated drawer assembly with drawers, that slotted into the servery. James used a variety of native Australian timber, with the counter top looking amazing. Peita Cassar made a lovely jewellery cabinet from dark Meranti timber. She used brass trim and dovetail joints as highlights. Tempany Boland and Callum Telfer both used Radiata Pine; Tempany to make a large bedhead that required many pieces of timber to be biscuit jointed together, Callum to make a traditional coffee table with a routed edge.

Secondary Report

KINDERGARTEN-YEAR 6 ASSEMBLY

Please come along to our next assembly, which is being held tomorrow, Friday, 1st September, under the COLA. Year 4 will be providing the entertainment at this assembly and we look forward to welcoming you along to share in the successes and efforts of your children!

SCHOOL TIMES

Please note the following times for start and finish of school each day:

8.55am All students to sit in class lines under COLA – school day commences

3.00pm All students are released from afternoon assembly

Every child is expected to be at school no later than 8.55am each morning. If your child arrives after this bell, you will be expected to provide an explanation. If you need to take your child from school during the day, you must attend the office to complete a sign out form. Children will not be released into the care of a parent without this process having been completed. Please speak to your child’s teacher about these requests if you have any concerns.

SASS STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK

This week we have been celebrating and thanking our wonderful support staff – they are the people who keep our school running smoothly and safely, and keep us all smiling when things are tough. We held a thank you lunch earlier this week, and will be making presentations to each of these special individuals at tomorrow’s assembly.

We are so proud of the contributions of Mrs Fiona Wightman, Mr Richard Gibbons, Mrs Peteena Eveleigh, Mrs Yvonne Vidler, Mrs Mel Swan and Mrs Maria Gibbons who work every day on our campus. Even though our cleaner is employed by a separate organisation, we are also extremely grateful to have Mrs Mel Bates working with us every day!

Kate JonesAssistant Principal

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION MEETING

Merriwa Central School will be hosting a Kindergarten Transition meeting tonight, Thursday August 31 at 6.00pm in the Primary School Library. This meeting is for any parents of prospective Kindergarten students who wish

to know more about our transition program and the wonderful opportunities provided at Merriwa Central School. Executive staff members and the 2018 Kindergarten teacher will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have and information packages and enrolment forms will be available on the night. We look forward to seeing you there.

Samantha HoldenRelieving Assistant Principal

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POSITION: Classroom Teacher

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Agriculture

LENGTH OF SERVICE AT MCS: Casual for over 10 years

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Various schools in Scone, Muswellbrook and surrounding areas

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor Dip Education, Graduate, WoolclassingFAVOURITE PASTIME: Gardening and looking after my animals

LIFETIME AMBITION: To travel

Staff ProfileLaurie Clout

All the students should be proud of their achievements, I certainly am.

Mark Beiers

Mathew-Joel Haydon

Peita Cassar

Luke Cronin

Tatum Gleeson

James Hagley

Jordan Taylor

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Tempany Boland

Callum Telfer

WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR: Because it will help me with my fitness and team work skillsFAVOURITE SUBJECT: Maths/PE/PASSFAVOURITE SPORT: League Tag/NRLFAVOURITE TEAM: West Tigers and Merriwa MagpiesBEST PERSONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT: Making it to the Netball rep team 2014-16, making it to State for cricket and Netballer of the Year

ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS: Never give up and keep tryingWHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY: My mum because she always gives it her best for everything she doesFAVOURITE QUOTE: “Courage is what it takes to stand up ad speak, courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”.

2017 ROAR ProfileElly Blackadder

DRIVER EDUCATION EXPO

On Wednesday August 23, Year 9, 10 and 11 students from Merriwa Central School attended the Driver Education Expo at Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre. The day include role play scenarios, information sessions, games and demonstrations aimed at giving students an insight to the devastation that road accidents can have and how best to avoid them.

Sessions included Police random drug test unit, heavy vehicle, NRMA insurance, Police, Road

and Maritime Services, Hunter New England Health drug and alcohol, Hunter New England Health brain injury and stopping distance and cornering demonstration. Each session provided student with a range of information, awareness of risks and responsibilities when driving, knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving and encouraged young driver to plan ahead to minimise ‘risky’ choices. Driver education is extremely important it addresses the alarming rise in casualty and fatality statistics involving young drivers between the ages 16-25 years in New South Wales.

A small group amongst many other schools, the students from Merriwa Central had a great day and I believe they took away lots of important information. Thank you to students who volunteered during activities. Special mention to Clancy Martin who volunteered as ‘Skippy’ the Kangaroo, who was unfortunately hit by a car and also to Mr Lomax for assisting with the excursion.

Policeman demonstrating a car sliding at 80km per hour

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FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND WHY: PE

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: SRC, choir, variety night, soccer

PROUDEST MOMENT IN SCHOOL: 3 A’s in last school report

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: Finish HSC and go to Uni

GREATEST INSPIRATION: My mother

YEAR ADVISER COMMENT: Tamika has a no nonsense get on with it attitude when it comes to getting things done. This is a skill she has had to develop just to fit in the number of activities that she squeezes into her school day. Her incredible willingness to learn and eagerness to participate is a great example to her peers and a reminder of the rewards that are available in this school if you put your hand up to get involved with all the opportunities offered.

Russell White - Year AdviserStudent of the Week

Tamika DruryYear 7

Alexandra Rogers

Connar Luke, Lachlan Walker, Tarnisha Winsor, Paige McConnell and Clancy Martin standing with the Tamworth mobile alcohol

and drug testing vehicle

Wreckage from a car accident

Skye Young testing out ‘beer goggles’

FOOTY COLOURS DAYWear your footy colours on Friday September 8 to raise money for the Fight Cancer

Foundation.

Gold Coin Donation!Normal Out of Uniform rules apply.

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St Joseph’s Primary School

DRAMA AND DANCE LESSONS

“Wow! This is so fun! I love drama and dancing!” are just a few of the comments from students after their drama lessons with Anna Kerrigan and dance lesson with Lauren Wheatley. The students are very fortunate and grateful to have two amazingly talented people work with them. Anna teaches the students about different drama techniques and skills such as: how to project their voices, how to capture and engage an audience and how and where to stand on stage. The students are always very engaged when working with Anna and they love learning and trying out the new skills. Lauren teaches the students their dances for the school play. All students, regular dancers or not, are dancing and moving around enjoying themselves. Lauren shows the students how to be sharp with their movements and how to work as a team. Teachers will continue to work with their classes over the next two weeks to ensure they are ready and prepared for the play.

BOOK PARADE

On Wednesday August 23, St Joseph’s held their book parade to celebrate book week. The theme this year was ‘Escape to Everywhere’. Students dressed up and paraded some excellent costumes and showed off the work of some very talented parents, family members, neighbours or themselves. Students had to select characters from 2017 short listed books. Our librarian Colleen Oldman read some of the books to the audience and infants students acted out a story. Students enjoyed dressing up, reading the books and were engaged watching the parade.

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DEBATING

Congratulations to the Stage 3 debating team on a wonderful performance at the annual Upper Hunter Debating Competition. Our team members Helena Parker (First Speaker), Jack Shannon (Second Speaker), Olivia Collins (Third Speaker) and Darcy Taaffe (Fourth Speaker/Team Captain) truly did St Joseph’s proud. The topic - that our society should be more tolerant - was challenging and controversial. Our team argued affirmative with convincing maturity, pointing out that marginalised groups deserve respect, and there can never be enough tolerance in the world. We were up against some tough competition this year, with students from Muswellbrook, Singleton, Scone and Denman all vying for the title of Upper Hunter Champion. Whilst we did not come away with the crown at the end of the day, the students put in 100% effort until the end. It takes a lot of courage to step so far out of one’s comfort zone and argue in front of an audience with only one hour to prepare, and all students should be proud of their efforts. Well done to our wonderful team!

LITTLE SPROUTS DAY

On Friday August 25, St Joseph’s participated in the community event – Little Sprouts Day. Little Sprouts Day is a community reading event where local schools and community organisations participate. All students dressed up in a variety of different costumes related to the book week theme – Escape to Everywhere. The children enjoyed the day out and about in the sun and going to different shops and businesses. A huge thank you to the organisers of the day and to the people who read stories to the children.

Congratulations to the following award winners.

WEEK 6

Kindergarten - Cooper Smith – for demonstrating fantastic spelling skills

Stage 1 - Shykiah Walters – for working hard to enhance her literacy skills

Archie Constable - for demonstrating accuracy when measuring in Maths.

Stage 2 - Rhianna Smith – for her excellent understanding of multiplication strategies and her continual hard work in Maths.

Justin Alley – for his outstanding enthusiasm and dedication in the class dance.

Stage 3 - Saba Jasem - for quickly retaining challenging dance choreography

Mikayla Telfer - for participating in play rehearsals with increasing confidence

Playground Champion - Shykiah Walters - for being well-mannered and considerate at all times

Principal’s Awards - Jack Shannon – for pushing himself beyond his comfort zone in the debating challenge at Muswellbrook.

Helen WhalePrincipal

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Sandy Hollow Public School

WIDDEN VISIT

Last week students and staff were invited to visit Widden as the Stud celebrated 150 years of continuous business in the Thompson family.

We toured the stud, visiting the foaling pens, the dry mare paddocks, the yearling paddocks and the yearling barn. Our tour guide, Georgia Merrick, explained in detail how each part of the farm contributed to the business as a whole.

After enjoying a yummy morning tea, we were treated to a talk by the owner of Rogan Josh (past Melbourne Cup winner) and viewed this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Our visit concluded with the viewing of the beginning of the stallion parade. Students thought the little foals brought out were quite cute.

I would like to thank Antony and Katie Thompson for offering a once in a lifetime experience to our students. All students enjoyed the visit.

BOOK WEEK PARADE

It was fantastic to see every student (and some staff) dress up for our Book Week parade last week. We had a huge variety of characters including Farmer Boggis from ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ and mum from ‘Are We There Yet?’ We also had a range of superheroes including Batman, Batgirl, The Hulk, Superman and Super Girl.’ Thank you to all parents and community for supporting our Book Week parade.

SEVEN STEPS TO WRITING

All classes have now moved onto a new focus in the seven steps to writing. Students are learning about how to build the tension in their stories to increase reader engagement. The tension scene comes just before the big climax at the end. In movies this is the scene of the soccer final, the exciting car chase or the heroine fighting for her life in a raging river. Great tension scenes should be strong and long.

We all know the tension scene in Little Red Riding Hood. Little Red Riding Hood arrives at the cottage and the wolf is in bed in Granny’s clothes. Little Red Riding Hood (who obviously needs glasses!) says:

‘Oh, Grandmother, what big ears you have!’

‘All the better to hear you with.’

‘Oh Grandmother, what big eyes you have!’

‘All the better to see you with.’

‘Oh Grandmother, what big hands you have!’

‘All the better to hold you with.’

‘Oh Grandmother, what big teeth you have!’

‘All the better to eat you with.’

See how the scene slowly builds up to be more and more dangerous - and thus frightening? We don’t start with the teeth, we start with the ears and the wolf trying to coax Little Red Riding Hood to come nearer and nearer.

TOP TIP:

Emotion always takes time to build up, so in tension scenes remember to start small and ‘escalate’ to a powerful climax.

ACTION ACTIVITY:

Read picture books with you children and look for tension scenes. Picture books are short, so it’s easy to find where the all-important tension builds before the ending. Here are some suggestions to get you started: The Gruffalo, Wombat Stew, Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel.

TOUCH FOOTBALL GALA DAY

Next Tuesday our primary students are heading off to Scone to participate in the Scone Touch Football Gala Day. This will be a great opportunity for them to gain experience by playing teams from the bigger schools.

RURAL AND REMOTE CONFERENCE

Next week, I will be travelling to Sydney to attend a two day Rural and Remote Conference. The conference is focused around improving education in rural and remote schools. I look forward to learning about possible new initiatives and opportunities for our small school.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

LITTLE SPROUTS

Last Friday, K-1-2 students travelled to Merriwa to participate in a day of Book Week activities.

Each student dressed up as a character from a book. The day began with a parade. All students walked around the hall so everyone could view

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their costume. Following this we were grouped with the students from Cassilis and began our day of activities by making bookmarks with high school students. During the day we walked to a variety of businesses within the town, where we were read a story. Our students also had opportunities to participate in physical activities and thoroughly enjoyed the football skills session organised by the ROAR group from the high school. Lunch was prepared and served to us by the high school students. The day concluded with the students learning some African dances taught by guest performers. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Renee Roper, Amy Nichols, Kendall Peters and Sian Raines for transporting the children to Merriwa. This was gratefully appreciated. Also a huge thank you to Ms Higgins for the entire organisation she undertook for us to participate in this day.

Pauline Bullock

Marlli, Charlie and Thomas – Little

Sprouts

Thomas, Taylan, Tyson and

Cameron enjoying Little Sprouts

Widden Visit

Attalica – Book Week Parade

Dustynn – Book Week

Parade

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Merriwa Pre‑School

and Activity CentreSMILE

We would like to thank the Merriwa Central School for hosting Little Sprouts Day. Our children really enjoyed dressing up and they looked so cute. The children especially enjoyed the session at the Merriwa Library with craft materials and the opportunity to purchase books from the book fair.

On Friday September 1, we will be holding our school photo day at Merriwa Pre-School.

Monday Children: Individual portraits will commence at 9.00am.This will be followed by the Monday group photo

Tuesday Children: Individual portraits will commence at 10.30am then the group photo

If your child attends Wednesday and Thursday please arrive at Pre-School promptly for the major group photo at 12.00pm

After that the Wednesday and Thursday children individual portraits will be taken so families are released these will be followed by the Friday individual photos.

Please note that children who do not attend Friday sessions will need to be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian. We will use the space in the Merriwa Activity Centre and yard to accommodate waiting families. Some equipment will be set up in the front yard for your convenience. It may be helpful to bring along a little snack and a bottle of water for your child’s comfort. This will be an extremely busy day at Pre-School and your patience will be required.

Thank you to all who attended our Speech screener, please collect the results of the screener from the pigeon holes and follow referral advice.

On September 7 our Thursday group will be heading over to the Central school for “Weaving Magic” a show which focuses on craft and stories from Aboriginal culture. These small local excursions at this time of year are so important as the children become familiar with their future school environments.

Our school transition statements will be completed this term and shortly you will find a

section for the parents or guardians of school starters to complete to add to the information being provided to kindergarten teachers. When fully complete, the statements are a collection of information from families, teaching staff and the child themselves. They are an effective communication tool between schools and families and support the children as they go through this important step.

It is now Week 7 and Merriwa Activity Centre are busily devising the programme for vacation care during the upcoming school holidays.

(Correction from last week’s article)The centre will be available for opening between Monday September 25 – Friday October 6, during the school holidays

It is essential that you indicate to the service by September 11 if your child is attending and the dates required as we staff the centre on an as needed basis. We will need a minimum of 6 children to offer these long days of extended care to the community.

We are wishing all of our amazing Pre-School Dads a wonderful Father’s Day with their families.

Enjoy!

Leah FolppDirector

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Rotary

Anglican News

Phone: 0429 996 769

DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday MonthlyMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday: 7.30amREFLECTION: PENTECOST: 13 Matthew 16:21-27Immediately following Peter’s success story, when he accurately names Jesus as the Christ, comes his failure. The word Christ is Greek for the anointed one, or in Hebrew, the Messiah. The expectation was that the Messiah would be a son of David, and like King David would triumph over Israel’s enemies and win their freedom. This is not the type of Messiah that Jesus is. Jesus’ way of being the Messiah is to struggle against the oppressive spiritual powers that enslave and corrupt. This struggle will eventually take Jesus to his death.

When Jesus begins to explain this, Peter remonstrates with him for Peter’s idea is of a glorious and victorious Messiah. In this Peter is acting as the Tempter, Satan, who tries to lead Jesus away from his true path.

Jesus’ words to Peter put him in his right place. Peter is a disciple, and the place for disciples is behind Jesus so that they can be his followers. It is not Peter’s role yet to lead. So Peter is told ‘Get behind me’ – take up the place of a follower, and stop being an obstacle in front of me.

Sometimes I act like Peter. Sometimes I find myself telling God what to do, what would be the best course of action. Like Peter I forget my place. Not only can I tell God what is best, but I then can work very hard to see that this happens! It is not easy letting God be God and dealing with the anguish of being an ordinary human being struggling with life’s mysteries.

God let me know my true place.

(From “Sundays under the Southern Cross” by Mary Coloe PBVM)

Love and blessings, Rev’d Pat.

Our grateful thanks to all who supported the Guild’s Casserole Lunch. Our special thanks to Dr Emad Jasem who was our Guest Speaker.

Don’t forget the Anglican Women’s Spring

Celebration on Wednesday September 6 10-2.00pm. Bring and share lunch. Guest speaker is Brian Holmes from Anglican Overseas Aid.

Love and blessings.

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

GOOD SPACE

This is a program which we have been asked to assist. It is aimed at helping adult members of the community who may be a risk of suicide. Whereas Where There’s a Will, with which we are already involved, is aimed at youth, Good Space works to help older people.

At the Merriwa Show in September, another program will be available, so Rotary is looking at offering the Good Space program in our community early next year.

We’ll keep you posted.

FABIA

We were delighted and grateful to Fabia’s family for a substantial donation to our club’ s service work inrecognition of their appreciation for our hosting Fabia, from Switzerland, for six months of her Rotary Exchange.

HELEN RYAN is the District Governor of our Rotary District 9670. Helen took office in July and is now, over several months, visiting all of the clubs of our district, which stretches from the Hunter coastline to the far west of NSW.

Helen is a physiotherapist. She will be at our club in the latter half of September.

ROTARY AND MERRIWA MARKETS

Our club members enjoyed our second participation in the Markets, at which we did barbecue duties and thereby raised some dollars to help our community programs...our thanks to the Killens for the eggs they supplied for the occasion.

Mark Smith

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What is eCoFit? eCoFit is a group based outdoor gym program with personal trainers and a smartphone app to help you get fit and lose weightWho can participate? You are eligible to participate if you are:

over 55 years of age (no prior level of fitness required) would like to increase your level of physical ability have a smart phone

What do I have to do? Attend 10 group outdoor gym sessions with a personal trainer over a 10 week periodComplete outdoor physical activity sessions with support from the smartphone appAttend 3 assessment sessions (week 1, 10 and 20)

Where and when will it be held?ABERDEEN - Wednesdays at 5.30pmMERRIWA - Fridays at 10.00am

Places are limited. Register before 5 September 2017. Registration forms available at upperhunter.nsw.gov.auContact: Nicky Western P: 6540 1100 E: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

GET FIT & LOSE WEIGHT?

Do you want to

is your answer and its FREEcommencing September 2017

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St Anne’s Parish would like to thank all those who helped in any way with their street stall last Friday.

St Anne’s ParishCommunity Notice Board

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Results of the $100.00 Club Draw were:

First Prize Robert Smith No 70Second Prize Barwick Bros No 44Third Prize Libby Gear No 86

The raffle was won by Mrs Jean Scott.

Thank you for your help.

Kay Burgess and Jane Smith

BARRY SCOTT MEMORIAL WORKING DOG AGILITY SHORT COURSE

On Sunday afternoon an iformation session was held and practice ring set up for anyone interested in having a go at the Agility event that will be held at the Merriwa PAH and I coming up.

For a new event, I was surprised at how much interest was shown.

Each owner put their dog through the paces a few times and each dog improving with a few dogs mastering the ups and downs all through the course. I think the dogs enjoyed it just as much as the owners seem to.

Merriwa PAH and I

If you have a working do, consider putting your dog in the event. The course will be available from mid afternoon on Friday September 15 for those to put their dogs through the paces.

Thank you to Marie Scott, Rob Tindall and Megan Richards for giving me the support in putting a mad idea into play, to Rob, Megan, Ashleigh and the Studdy family for all their help setting up and pulling down all the activities after the afternoon fun.

After more information, contact me on 0447 219 193.

Tina Taylor

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held:

When: Friday September 1, 2017Where: At Royal Hotel CassilisTime: 6.30 pm

Everyone welcome.

RSVP Jane Hegarty on 0408 761 052.

Jane Hegarty

Merriwa District Education Foundation

LEGACY BADGE WEEK AND STREET STALL

Legacy Badge week is from August 28 to September 1. We will be selling badges and running a street stall on Friday September 1.

All donations of cakes, slice, biscuits and any saleable items would be greatly appreciated.

Please support Legacy by buying a badge or some goodies.

Your support is much appreciated.

Sue Shearman and Maree Goodear

Merriwa Legacy

The Annual General Meeting of the Merriwa District Progress Association will be on Wednesday September 27 at the Merriwa RSL commencing at 6.00pm. More information contact Beron on 6548 2245.

Beron Arden-Wood

Merriwa District Progress Association

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Community Notice BoardN

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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.

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Boxes

Christmas is just around the corner – seems like just yesterday we were celebrating 2016 Christmas day!

Before we get so far ahead for ourselves, for quite a number of years we have been thinking of the under privileged children in South East Asia, the Pacific and New Guinea and sending Christmas Boxes.

These boxes are now available, with the details of what we can put in and what is unsafe to include. Closing time for collection will be the first week in October.

The boxes from Merriwa go to the organiser in Scone, then to Sydney where they check and despatch overseas.

Anyone who would like to fill a box or two, please contact me on 6548 5131 (evening is best) or 0428 485 131.

Barbara Campbell

URGENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To be able to continue our service to the community we are in need of people to volunteer their time as drivers and or office staff.

We have been operating for nearly 20 years with all dedicated people giving their time. Training and support is given also uniforms are included at no cost to volunteers. Working hours are flexible.

Contact: Lorna Parnell or Bryan Baker

c/- Bottle Museum, Vennacher St MERRIWA Phone 6548 2653 Mon-Frid 9.00 am-3.00pm

Bryan Baker

Merriwa Non-Emergency Medical Transport

Raffle 2017

DonationsPeel Valley Machinery

– Toy John Deere Tractor

Taronga Western Plains Zoo – 2 Adult pass to

DubboHunter Belle Cheese Muswellbrook – Gift

cardGraze @ Denman –

Gift CardTwo Rivers Wine Cellar Door – Wine, Cheese & Antipasto Platter for 2 adults to be enjoyed at

the cellar doorCross Country Merriwa

– Fuel VoucherGood Looks Nail &

Beauty – Gel ManicurePukara Estate

Muswellbrook – Gift Pack

A Prelude to Spring

Pharmacy. There is no first, second or third prizes but a variety to select from. Thank you to all whohave supported such a great raffle including those who have donated to the cause.

Prizes will be drawn on the Saturday at the Show.

Merriwa PAH and ITickets will be on sale Fridays through our great ticket lady, Eva Towell for just $1.00 each from in front of Merriwa

Megan Richards

FINANCIAL MEMBERSHIP

Financial members who have paid their membership prior to August 22 should have received their schedules and passes recently via post. If you have not yet received these you need to email secretary@merriwashow.com.au to advise the payment details so this can be followed up.

If you want to become a member you can find forms on show website.

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Business N

ews

Merriwa NewsagencyNEW IN STORE THIS WEEK

THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY EVERYDAY GLUTEN FREE

• Contains up to date information about coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity and gluten containing foods

• Recipes include poppy seed bagels, crunchy walnut raw brownies and caramel swirl ice cream sandwiches

• All recipes are triple tested by the Australian Women’s Weekly test kitchen

ELLE AUSTRALIA

• Spring fashion - it’s time to reset your look!

• Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke- Mother of Dragons, feminist icon and our new season muse

• New health and fitness routines to try ASAP

ROYAL WOMEN COLLECTOR’S EDITION

• Expert views on Britain’s Queens and Princesses – from Tudors to Windsors

• Elizabeth the II: Saving the Royal Family

• Diana: Rebel Princess

A HALLMARK MOMENT

The reward of a thing well done is to have done it – Ralph Emerson

BEANIE BOOS

Kiki - My friends call me Kitty Kitty because they say I’m so pretty pretty.

NEW JEWELLERY!

newsXpress Merriwa has a wide range of new jewellery, so come in and check out the beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets!

FATHER’S DAY CARDS AND GIFTS

Father’s Day is fast approaching... are you organised? We have a wide range of gifts and cards available to suit every Dad!

PHONECARDS: all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

Cash and Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

Merriwa PAH and ILADIES AUXILIARY

SECTION N – CRAFT

SUB-COMMITTEE: Mrs A Inder, Mrs M Llewelyn (Captain), Mrs W Baldwin.

ENTRY FEE: Open classes $0.50 per entry

Children 16 and under no entry fee

PRIZES: First - $3.00, Second - $2.00 Award cards for first and second

ENTRIES: will be accepted in the Fairfax Pavilion on Thursday September 14 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and Friday September 15 from 8.00am until 10.00am. Any entries not collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday 16th September will become the property of the committee.

Entries must be collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm Saturday September 16

PRESENTATIONS: 11.00am on Saturday in the Rodgers Pavilion

SPECIAL PRIZES

Prize for Most Outstanding Exhibit donated by Mrs M Rodgers

Prize for Most Outstanding Exhibit, Junior Classes 26-38 donated by Mrs M Llewelyn

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All care and no responsibility will be accepted for the loss or damage of exhibits. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to collect their exhibits at the end of the show. Organisers take no responsibility for uncollected items.

2. All entries to be new and unwashed.

OPEN CLASSESPOTTERY AND CERAMICS

1. Best Piece of Handmade Pottery

2. Best Wheel Thrown Pot

3. Best Piece of Hand painted Ceramic

LEATHERWORK

4. Best Piece of Horse Gear

5. Any Article from Leather

HAND SPUN WOOL

6. Best Hank not less than 50gm of wool by beginner spinner, under 12 months’

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experience

7. Best Hank not less than 50gm of homespun wool, up to 5 ply

8. Best Hank not less than 50gm of homespun wool, over 5 ply

9. Best Hank not less than 50gm of novelty yarn

10. Any Article spun and made by the spinner

11. Any Article spun & knitted by the spinner from homespun wool

12. Article made from wool, which has been spun and dyed by the spinner

WOODWORK

13. Any piece of woodwork turned on a lathe

14. Any woodwork showing joint construction

15. Woodwork as an art form.

SECTION H – NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK

SUB-COMMITTEE: Mrs K Campbell, Mrs K Curties, Mrs B Frampton, Mrs S Hunt, Mrs D Killen, Mrs R Munro.

ENTRY FEE: Open classes $0.50 per entry. Children 16 and under no entry fee.

PRIZES: First $3.00, Second $2.00. Award cards for First and Second

ENTRIES: will be accepted in the Fairfax Pavilion on Thursday September 14 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and Friday September 15 from 8am until 10.00am. Any entries not collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday September 16 will become the property of the committee.

Entries must be collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm Saturday September 16

PRESENTATIONS: 11.00am on Saturday in the Rodgers Pavilion

SPECIAL PRIZES

Champion Piece of Knitting donated by Mrs M Llewelyn

Champion Piece of Crochet donated by Mrs D Killen

Champion Piece of Sewing donated by Mrs L Taylor

Champion Piece of Embroidery donated by Mrs D Alker

Champion Novelty Item donated by Mrs B

Frampton

Champion Novice Entry donated by Mrs B Frampton

Prize for Most Successful Exhibitor, Open Classes 1-35 donated by Mrs R Munro

Prize for Most Successful Exhibitor, Junior Classes 36-44 donated by Mrs S Mulligan

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All care and no responsibility will be accepted for the loss or damage of exhibits. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to collect their exhibits at the end of the show. Organisers take no responsibility for uncollected items.

2. All entries to be new, clean and exhibitor’s own handwork.

3. All entries must have been completed in the last 12 months.

OPEN CLASSES

KNITTING

1. Adult’s Hand Knitted Jumper, Cardigan or Vest, any ply

2. Child’s Hand Knitted Jumper or Cardigan, any ply

3. Hand Knitted Garment or Article, for baby

4. Knitted Item, not mentioned in Schedule.

CROCHET

5. Any Crocheted Item

6. Crocheted Item, including handkerchief edgings in fine gauge

7. Crocheted Item in wool, any ply

8. Crocheted Item for baby

SEWING

9. Machine Sewn Garment, adult

10. Machine Sewn Garment, child or babies garment

11. Article In Heirloom Sewing, hand or machine sewn

SECTION G – PRODUCE

SUB-COMMITTEE: Daryl Hanckel (Captain), Mark Inder, Inga Mason.

ENQUIRIES: Daryl Hanckel 0429 485 168

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ENTRY FEES: $0.50

PRIZES: First $2.00, Second $1.00, plus Award Cards for First, Second and Third placings.

Prize for the Biggest Pumpkin, donated by D Hanckel.

THE SJ HUNT SHIELD will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in this Section. The winner’s name will be inscribed on the Shield before it is returned for the succeeding Show. Pointscore: Collection of Vegetables: First 6 pts, Second 4 pts, Third 2 pts. All other classes –

First 3 pts, Second 2 pts, Third 1 pt.

ENTRIES: All exhibits must be in position and ready for judging by 9.00am on Saturday September 19. Donations of entries to the auction to be held on Saturday afternoon are welcome. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. The Judge reserves the right not to award a First Prize if no exhibit is of a suitable standard.

WHEAT VARIETIES

Batavia, Cunningham Dollarbird, Gregory, Hartog, Hybrid Apollo, Hybrid Gemini, Hybrid Mercury, Mybird Meteor, Sanz, Sunbri, Sunco, Sunbrook, Sunland, Sunmist, Sunslate, Banks, Gatcher, Kite, Pelsart, Suneca, Ventura, Vulcan, plus other new varieties. NB – Samples should be ungraded, other than by harvesting machines.

GRAINS

1. Wheat 2kg

2. Barley, 2kg

3. Oats, 2kg

4. Grain Sorghum, 2kg

5. Lucerne, 0.5kg

6. Other

HAY

7. Cereal Hay, 25kg or over

8. Pasture Hay, 25kg or over

9. Lucerne Hay, 25kg or over

10. Any other hay not in schedule

VEGETABLES

11. One Cabbage

12. One Cauliflower

13. One Pumpkin

A prize will be awarded for the biggest pumpkin

14. Two Turnips

15. Six Carrots with Tops

16. Six Parsnips with Tops

17. Six Beetroot with Tops

18. Six Onions with Roots and Tops

19. Bunch of Garlic

20. Six Radish

21. One Lettuce

22. Bunch of Celery

23. Bunch of Broccoli

24. Bunch of Parsley

25. Bunch of Herbs, Any

26. Peas, 0.5kg

27. Snow Peas

28. Three Chokos

29. Bunch of Silver Beet (“Spinach”)

30. Bunch of Rhubarb, Six Stems

31. Broad Beans

32. Any Vegetable not in Schedule

33. Collection of Vegetable comprising any 6 of the above classes

34. Collection of three Herbs

35. Vegie Monster – 9 – 12 years

36. Vegie Monster – 6 – 8 years

37. Vegie Monster – 5 years and under

FRUIT

38. Six Lemons

39. Six Grapefruit

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40. Six Oranges

41. Six Mandarins

42. Six of any other Fruit

EGGS

43. Six White

44. Six Brown

45. Six Tinted

46. Any Egg not in Schedule.

SECTION D – WOOL

Sponsored by Elders Wool

SUB-COMMITTEE: P.D. Hogan (Captain), T. Hogan (Vice Captain) and T. Pike.

ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Entries must be delivered to the Committee before 4.00pm Tuesday September 12 – NO EXCEPTIONS - District fleece entries may be collection for competition by adequate prioir arrangement with the Captain, phone 0447 016 008.

JUDGING: 10am Wednesday 13th September.

PRIZES: First: $2.00, Second: $1.00 Association Ribbons and Award Cards awarded for placed and

Champion Fleeces plus Trophies.

PRESENTATION: All exhibitors are encouraged to attend the presentation in the Roach Pavilion at 12 noon Saturday September 16.

REGULATIONS:

1. Each fleece should be clearly labeled with the name of the exhibitor and the section and class it is entered in

2. Any wool received after judging has commenced will be displayed but not judged

3. A point scorecard system will be used and displayed

4. All fleeces will be weighed and classified by the Judge

5. Ram fleeces may compete only in Ram Fleece classes

6. Hogget fleeces are to be previously unshorn i.e. still have lamb tips

7. Fleeces to consist of not more than 12 months’ growth

8. The district map is in this schedule.

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS:

Fleeces can be collected from the Roach Pavilion after 4.00pm on Saturday. But no exhibits can be removed from the Pavilion before 4.00 pm on Saturday September 16.

MERINO HOGGET

1. Merino Hogget, any quality, to be skirted & to be previously unshorn

OPEN MERINO UNHOUSED

2. Superfine Fleece, skirted

3. Fine Fleece, skirted

4. Medium Fleece, skirted

5. Strong Fleece, skirted

OPEN MERINO HOUSED

6. Superfine Fleece, skirted

7. Fine Fleece, skirted

8. Medium Fleece, skirted

9. Strong Fleece, skirted

OPEN MERINO RAM UNHOUSED

10. Rams Fleece, unskirted, any quality

OPEN MERINO RAM HOUSED

11. 11. Rams Fleece, unskirted, any quality.

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringer

by Monday at noon.

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Tradition with a twist

www.merriwashow.com.au

Saturday 16September

MerriwaSpringtime Show

2017

PLUS Friday 15 September • Australian Stock Horse Challenge• Interschool Challenge kicks off• 5.30pm Dog Agility

Saturday 16 September• FEATURING!!! EPIC DARREN hilarious &

thoroughly entertaining motorcycle comedian!

• NEW!!! LAWN MOWER RACES!!• 7.30am Saturday Farm Dog Challenge• 8.00am District Riding Showjumping• 8.30am Stud Cattle & Young Farmer• 9.00am Poultry, Prime Sheep & Heavy Horses• 9.30am Merino Sheep• 10.00am Fence Post Splitting• 11.00am Ladies Pavilion Presentation• 12.00pm Prime Cattle & Wool Presentation• 1.00pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 1.30pm Dog High Jump• 2.00pm Fence Post Splitting Heats• 2.45pm Lawn Mower Races• 3.15pm SHOW OPENING• 3.30pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 4.00pm Fence Post Splitting Teams Final• 4.15pm Kids Lolly Scatter• 4.30pm Lawn Mower Races• 4.45pm Bushwackers Challenge• 5.30pm Lawn Mower Races• 6.00pm Whip Cracking • 6.30pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 7.00pm Fireworks• 7.30pm Final Lawn Mower Races• 8pm Live music & so much more!

PLUS Sunday 17 September• Open Horse Ring Events

What’s On When?

& HEAPS of FAMILY FUN! GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

&muchmore!!!

Tel: 0498 378 500

Lawn

MOWER Races

Est.1908

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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.

As we have reached our capacity, new patients will need to fill out a registration form and go on a waiting list before we can see them. Please be aware that there can be some waiting time and we are sorry for this inconvenience.

Dr Emad Jasem

Merriwa Surgery

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringer

by Monday noon.

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Merriwa Sports Club on Wednesday September 20 at 6.30pm. A representative from each “perspective” team must be in attendance.

All positions will be open and without a filling of positions, the touch football will not go ahead for the 2017/18 season.

The season generally kicks off the first week of Term 4 and is held on Wednesday evenings. We welcome new members to attend. The perspective start date is October 11.

For more information contact Tina on 0447 219 193.

Tina Taylor

Merriwa Touch Football

Hunter Medical PracticeMerriwa Multi-Purpose

ServiceCnr Brisbane and Mackenzie Street,

Merriwa, NSW, 2329Phone 6532 5013

Fax 6532 5006Denman Multi-Purpose

Services51-53 Ogilvie Street, Denman, NSW, 2328

Phone 6547 3955Fax 6547 1134

Dr Noman Jawaad

FOR SALE - LAYER PULLETS14 week olds (Red, White Isa Browns) -

$18.50 each

From Merriwa Petroleum and AgWednesday September 13 at 9.30am

Phone 6548 2071

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Biosecurity Info Session Merriwa RSL

Tuesday 19th September 2017

ENSURE YOUR FARM IS READY

Information session on preparing YOUR FARM BIOSECURITY PLAN & JOHNES DISEASE J-BAS SELF ASSESSMENT

Attend this free workshop with your District Vet for an update on JD and biosecurity planning for your farm including:

NSW Biosecurity Act 2017 – self management and Biosecurity Plan benefits for your farm

Johnes Disease (JD) management - how to self-assess your situation, your buyer needs

and cattle marketing requirements

Johnes Beef Assurance Scores (J-BAS) – understanding this risk profile tool and how to

achieve a J-BAS 6 before the 30th June deadline

Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program changes due October 2017: the

inclusion of best practice on-farm biosecurity and animal welfare with NVDs and NLIS, to

secure export markets and food safety assurance for Australia’s red meat industry

LPA online learning modules, accreditation requirements and introduction of free eNVDs

Where: Merriwa RSL

When: Tuesday 19th September

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Cost: FREE

Register: Hunter LLS Merriwa 65482175 for catering purposes

Speakers Hunter LLS Vet Jane Bennett

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Shop 1/17 Bridge Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 jtsrealty@rslcom.net.auwww.jtsrealty.com.au

Ph: 6541 5331

Fax: 6541 0330

VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTGee’s Amalgamation Golden Highway Jerrys Plains

Offering Elsinore, Rosebank and Dalara/Selection as a whole or individually.901 Acres - Elsinore 273ac. Rosebank 40ac. Dalara/Selection 588ac.

873 Megs Hunter River General Security Water, 337 Megs Supplementary 50 Stand Automated Rotatory Dairy

7 Pivot Irrigators and Roller Line Irrigation4 Homes, Numerous Sheds plus more

High Quality River flats through to Quality grazing country fully set up and operational. Currently carrying over 430 milkers plus 250 additional cows and calves.

Call or email the agent for a full marketing information memorandum.

EOI Close Friday September 15 if not sold before.

Businesses

PRACTISE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Property Law/Subdivisions • Conveyancing • Compensation Matters • Wills & Estates • Powers of Attorney

• Criminal Law • Litigation & Court Appearances • Business Law & Leases • Family Law • General Legal Work

59 BROOK STREET

MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Phone: 6543 2433

Fax: 6542 5297

Email: office@cgblaw.com.au Web: www.cgblaw.com.au

Proud to Have Serviced the People of the Upper Hunter Since 1890

100 BETTINGTON STREET

MERRIWA NSW 2329

BY APPOINTMENT

Phone: 6543 2433

CURTIS GANT BETTS SOLICITORS AND CONVEYANCERS

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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.

155 Bettington St MERRIWA NSW

Neville and Leanne Hook

65 482 031 merriwa@newsxpress.com.au www.newsxpress.com.au Supports your local community.

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

HAY SALES & HAY CONTRACTING

Small square and Round Bales

All Rural contracting available

Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

HANCKEL RURAL

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

ContractorsAir Conditioning - Home

Instillations Refrigeration - 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)

ABN 65810 824 869 Lic 243746C Au 29030

Electrical M A M

ACCOUNTING

Email: admin@mamandco.com.au 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

Computer Service & Repair

Friendly and Professional

Merriwa Local, Servicing the Hunter Valley

Call MATT on 0418667887

HAVE SOMETHING

TO SELL?Why not consider placing an advert

for as little as $23.00 for this size

advert

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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 POST OFFICE One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking Stationary and greeting cards -

inexpensive, full rangeComputer and technology items Mobile

phones, starter kits and recharge vouchers

Open Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Closed for lunch 2-2.30pm

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

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

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Tory SimmonsSecretary: Anna Whaley and Sandy WallingsTreasurer: 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

St Joseph’s Primary School

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

St Joseph’s Primary School

Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: sandyhollo-p.School@det.nsw.

edu.aucassilis-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

merriwa-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au 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: barbaraj911@gmail.com

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: robyncwa@bigpond.com

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

MERRIWA TOURIST WELCOMING CENTRE &

MEN’S SHEDArts, Crafts, Farm Produce!

Clean toilets!CENTRE:

Open every day9.30am-2.30pmMEN’S SHED:

Every Thursday10.00am onwards

President: E ShipwayTelephone: 6548 3201

.

Merriwa Pre-School and Activity Centre 0265 482 083

merriwapreschool@tpg.com.au

Merriwa Pre-School For children 2 – 5 years

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8am to 3.30pm

Activity Centre For children attending Kindergarten to Year 6

Hours of Operation: After School Care

Monday-Friday: 3pm – 6pm Vacation Care

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

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: justin@welderup.com.auEmail accounts: accounts@welderup.

com.au

Mark WhaleContractingWork Wanted!1-2 days a weekStock work and

fencingPhone: 0429 482 389

or 6548 2389

0488 727 032 6548 2323

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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

www.merriwashow.com.au Pat Ryan - President

Megan Richards - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

15 to 17th September!ccc

2017 Merriwa

Springtime Show

Sporting

/Club

s

MERRIWA

President - Clint WalkerSecretary - Elaine Sparrow Treasurer - John Sparrow

Contact: Ph: 6548 8560

JUNIOR LEAGUE

AND NETBALL

CLUB

Email: jesparrow46@gmail.com

MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

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

Day - Night Competitions

Junior CompetitonsCourt Hire

Vice President: Hannah Walmsley

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

2017/18 starts Sept 11! Tots (3 & 4 yrs) to u/17 yrs

Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm at Merriwa No. 2 Oval

(season ends 26 February)

New Members Welcomeph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015e: tashholden@bigpond.com

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’S CAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Jamie Edmonds 0428 308 010 Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

October Long weekend 2017

merriwacampdraft@gmail.com

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

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: Jon Osmond 0428 714 648

Vice President: Mark Fieldsend

Secretary: James Armstrong

0412 926 525Treasurer: Mick Curteis

- 0475 980 254

RUSSELL’S Earthmoving

Pty Limited Earthmoving and

Construction

02 6548 2246 0417 506 769

6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329

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Merriwa Sports Club

ClubsN

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The 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: CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 24WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday Raffle August 26Saturday members draw, no 254, was not won – next week $130.00.

Winners jackpot was not won – next week $480.00

Dinner: Des SnelgroveBowls Raffle: Eva TowlerFree Tickets: Lachlan Harrison

Monthly Prize: Duncan Harrison

Sunday Raffle August 27Members draw, no 170 was not won – next week $450.00.

Please note: Saturday raffles commence at 7.30pm.

Remember Memberships are now due.

Merriwa RSL ClubThe Members Lucky Badge for $1100.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 698. This week it jackpots to $1150.00.

The 7.00pm draw for $220.00 was not won the number was 59, this week it jackpots to $240.00. The 9.00pm draw for $220.00 was not won the number was 146, this week it jackpots to $240.00.

The Thursday Badge draw for $780.00 was not won the number was 38, this week it jackpots to $800.00 and will be drawn between 6.00pm – 7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092

The Sunday Morning Badge Draw for $800.00 was not won last week the number was 627, this week it jackpots to $850.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTP/16/04092

Membership renewal is now due.

The Annual report is available from the bar for all members.

Board of Directors Elections 2017

Voting will be conducted during Club operational hours commencing Friday August 25 and close at 6.00pm Sunday September 3, 2017.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday September 10, 2017 at 11.30am.

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.

HAPPY HOUR – Thursday 6.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 6.00pm to 7.00pmNEW – Saturday 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Pre-mix cans from $6.50 Sunday 11am to 12 noon,

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

Bistro hours – lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm, evening 5.30pm to 8.00pm.

Matthew Morgan

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What’s happening at your local pub...

Friday night joker draw was not won, it’s currently at $3570.00, tickets are $1.00 each, giving you a chance to win one of two meat trays valued at $50.00 each and remember to retain your tickets for a chance at the joker draw. Tickets on sale from 5pm and drawn between 7.00-7.30pm, you have to be there to win.

UGLY BARTENDER

U.G.L.Y: Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You.

TThis is a fundraiser for Leukaemia, Brittany Robins has been nominated to be the UGLY Bartender for the Royal Hotel.

Did you know: Blood cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in Australia, claiming more lives than breast cancer or melanoma. Another 35 Australians are diagnosed each and every day.

WE HAVE EXPANDED WITH A NEW OFFICE IN MUSWELLBROOK

PLANNING . SURVEYING . PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING DESIGN . GIS & MAPPING

Industrial & commercial surveying / Land development servicesRural & residenial subdivision / Development applications / UAV & drones

Laser scanning / Detail & contour surveys / Building & road set-out

Contact. Ross Peasley. P. 6541 1509 M. 0478 180 175 A. 73A Bridge Street, Muswellbrook

Merriwa Royal HotelEvery Saturday we have social bowls on. 1.00pm start on the green.

Libby GearWOMENS BOWLS

Merriwa Women’s Bowling Club Gala Day and 60th Birthday Celebrations!

Wednesday September 20, 2017. Cost for the day is $10.00 per person including lunch. Teams of four players.

Morning tea 9.30am, play 10.00am.Names to Loretta by Friday 15 September, 2017.PH: Mob 0428 482 679 or 6548 2679

COMING EVENTS

Murrurundi Charity Day - 30 August.Scone RSL Association Day - 6 September.

Loretta Cooper

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Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringerby 12.00 noon Mondays.

The Royal Hotel will donate 20c from every $1.00 from the Joker draw each week until the promotion finishes.

We also have a glass with a lemon in it, the aim is to make the money balance on top of the lemon, if you’re money doesn’t balance it will fall into the glass and be left in there to go towards our fundraiser for Leukaemia. If you have some loose change next time you’re at the pub, give the lemon glass challenge a go. If you would like to find out more about U.G.L.Y, visit www.uglybartender.org.au

HAPPY HOUR

Monday - Friday 5.00pm - 6.00pm

BARRY SCOTT MEMORIAL WORKING DOG AGILITY SHORT COURSE

WORKING DOG AGILITY SHORT COURSE Sponsored by Marie Scott

Time: Friday 6.00pm - Centre Ring in the locality of the refreshment area

Sub-committee: T Taylor

Entry Fees: $10.00 per dog

Rules: Must be a working dog/bitch over the age of 12 months of age that is able to work independently or off lead through a variety of stations with the verbal assistance of his/her handler.

Dogs must be of standard size or tall to compete in main event (no toy or small breeds to compete in this event) No bitch dogs to participate that are currently in season (or prior to or finishing). All dogs MUST be on leash to and from the competition arena. Dogs MUST NOT be fastened to arena prior or after completion of event, this is a safety issue.

All dogs are to have a current vaccination certificate to compete.

This event is a point tallying event with marks awarded for time, skill and completion of event. If more than one dog is on the highest point score, prize money will be split evenly.

Owners to assemble for rules at 5.30pm at the Working Dog Agility officials table.

Prizes: First Place $250.00 Second Place: $100.00 Third Place: $50.00

TOY OR SMALL BREED WORKING DOG AGILITY SHORT COURSESponsored by: TBA

Time: Friday 6.30pm - Centre Ring in the locality of the refreshment area

Sub-committee: T Taylor

Entry Fees: $2.00 per dog

Rules: Must be over the age of 12 months that is able to work independently or off lead through a variety of stations with the verbal assistance of his/her handler.

Dogs must be of toy or small size to compete in main event (no standard breeds to compete in this event) No bitch dogs to participate that are currently in season (or prior to or finishing). All dogs MUST be on leash to and from the competition arena. Dogs MUST NOT be fastened to arena prior or after completion of event, this is a safety issue.

All dogs are to have a current vaccination certificate to compete.

This event is a point tallying event with marks awarded for time, skill and completion of event. If more than one dog is on the highest point score, prize money will be split evenly.

Owners to assemble for rules at 5.30pm at the Working Dog Agility officials table.

Prizes: Gift packs for first, second and third

A short course comprising of fences, gates, hay stacks, quad and utes, tyres and drums used to showcase what a working dog faces on the farm on a day to day basis. The course will have a total of 15 combi-nations to complete in the fastest time. If, in the event of a points tie and time tie, dogs and owners will compete the course a second time. If times and scores are again equal, prize money for first and second

will be divided.

For more information, or information on coming training days, contact Tina Taylor on

0447 219 193 after 5pm.

BISTROOpen: Wednesday - Saturday for dinner and lunch and Sunday lunch only.

With a $12.00 lunch specials menu available weekdays only and a bar menu available. For the juniors we have five things to pick from, all $10.00ea. All kids meals come with ice cream and topping.

Come down; enjoy a meal and cold beverage. To book a table please call 6548 2235. Pool table and jukebox available with lots of great tunes for everyone to enjoy.

Please like our page on Facebook Merriwa Royal Hotel for any sudden changes.

We would also like to wish the Mighty Merriwa Magpies League Tag, good luck at the 2017 Grand Final on Saturday. We will see you after the game. Go get them ladies!

Jessyca Morgan

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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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