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Issue 18Thursday June 15

2017

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MERRIWA

WHAT’S NEWS? Festival of Fleeces Wrap

upROTARY thanks

CommunityROAR Petting Zoo at

Festival of the Fleeces

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Merriwa Central School Under 16’s head to State 7-a-side Rugby

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Saturday 1st July 2017 — Merriwa Showground Mini art show, Stalls, Junior Campdraft, Horse events all

day, Food & Fun, games, face painting, petting zoo,

cupcake decorating, fun for all the family!

High Tea 2pm — 3.30pm

$12 per person

Bookings Essential to Natalie Hourn

on 0438 191 738

by 24th June

ST JOSEPH’S Primary School Merriwa

Fun starts

at 9am 1st: Patchwork quilt

2nd: 2 x Adult tickets to Taronga Zoo

3rd: 2 X Adult tickets to Western Plains Zoo

4th: RM Williams Voucher

5th: Family Pass to Maritime Museum

PLUS: Vouchers, magazine subscription,

gift packs, wine, and stationery packs

40 prizes

available

Tickets

$2 each FUN FOR ALL AGES

Kiss the calf Competition

Don’t forget to vote

HSC BOOSTER DAY

Year 12 Biology recently had the pleasure of travelling to Armidale to participate in a HSC Booster Day. We arrived late Sunday afternoon and promptly got pizza and had a viewing of Wonder Woman!

The following two days we walked around the uni participating in practicals and lectures for some of our school subjects. Some of us looked at rats for agriculture, some looked at exercise training equipment for PDHPE, while others went to General Maths workshops and got freddos. We all enjoyed the biology sessions looking at the way lab technicians test for diseases and tracing evolution from dinosaurs and before, all the way to us homosapiens. It was interesting to stay in the uni colleges and have a realistic accomodation experience. It was also nice to interact with students from other schools who we’ll later be competing against in the HSC. We all enjoyed getting to use the more ‘pricey’ equipment they have there. It was a really great opportunity to confirm the theoretical things we’d learnt in class in a hands on way.

Thank you to Mrs Grant for her hardwork organising this excursion, and also to Mr White for supervising!

Breanna Goodear

YEAR 12 FORMAL FUNDRAISER BBQ

Sausage sandwich - $2.00 each

Tuesday June 20 (Secondary) and Thursday June 22 (Primary)

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Merriwa Central School

Deputy Principal’s ReportMERRIWA - MY FIRST TWO WEEKS

Time flies when you’re having fun! Two weeks have passed since I arrived in Merriwa and I am settling into my role as Relieving Deputy Principal at Merriwa Central School. I am getting to know the students and staff and look forward to meeting more families as the term progresses.

A couple of good Merriwa frosts provided me with a chilly welcome during my first week in town and I have been told that it gets even colder. The climate here is a bit cooler than that of my home city Newcastle as its close proximity to the ocean keeps the temperature a lot milder than that of Merriwa. I did experience some very cold mornings in Bourke during the seven years I spent there however it’s the heat that I remember the most. Luckily I bought my sheepskin ugg boots with me.

I stayed for the Festival of the Fleeces last weekend and I wasn’t disappointed. What a fantastic community event. I spent a few hours at the ROAR Petting Zoo and was amazed at the high level of knowledge and skill demonstrated by our wonderful students as they captured the hearts and attention of all those who attended. I also enjoyed a scrumptious egg and bacon sandwich made by the ROAR team. The highlight of the day was the running of the sheep which I thoroughly enjoyed.

The onset of winter has meant that our students are rugging up against the cold. I would like to take this opportunity to remind our students of the requirement to wear full school uniform. Should it be the case that their uniform is not available on

any given day, the student should be provided with a note from home explaining why this is the case. If the student is unable to obtain an item of uniform for an extended period of time, please send in a note and a uniform pass will be issued. We thank you for your support in this matter.

Robyn MorrisonRelieving Deputy Principal

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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarten: Mitchell MabenYear 1: Grace CollitsYear 2/3: Kirra GreenYear 3/4: Isaac ConstableYear 4/5: Patrick WoodwardYear 5/6: Jayden Birtles

Primary Report SCIENCE CHALLENGE

Tomorrow we have 32 Year 5 and 6 students representing our school at the Upper Hunter Science and Engineering Challenge in Muswellbrook. The team will be competing against more than 20 Upper Hunter schools across a range of science and technology related experiments. We look forward to hearing news of what will undoubtedly be a fantastic and highly educational day.

NEXT ASSEMBLY

Please remember that our next Kindergarten-Year 6 assembly will be held next Friday, June 23, commencing at 2.15pm.

FAREWELL MRS MORGAN

Tomorrow afternoon, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Talia Morgan for the rest of 2017. However, we aren’t saying sad goodbyes, as Mrs Morgan and her husband, Seth, are almost due to welcome their first child into the world.

Mrs Morgan is an incredibly valued teacher across our whole school, and we look forward to welcoming her back in the not too distant future, with a precious little baby to share.

Students of the Week

FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES

Congratulations to all the children who attended the parade on Saturday – you were great representatives of our school. Many thanks to Mrs Etchells, who was our school coordinator for the Festival of the Fleeces this year!

Kate JonesAssistant Principal

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Secondary ReportCENTRAL SCHOOLS SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGBY

On Tuesday, eight boys from Merriwa Central School travelled to Dubbo to compete in the Central Schools Western division 7-a-side rugby league gala day. With eight boys we were more than a little sceptical as to how we would go, however I was confident the boys would always give their best effort.

It is extremely pleasing to report that the boys qualified for the State carnival to be held next term finishing second out of eight schools. The grit and determination demonstrated by the young men was a spectacle to be seen; and we look forward to preparing for state.

A big thank you to the parents who assisted with transport on the day and for lending a hand throughout. Without your support, days like that do not happen.

As you read this the Under 14 boys will have just finished competing in their day at Dubbo, I am sure that they will have enjoyed the day as much as the Under 16’s.

All the boys are to be commended on their sportsmanship, they were true ambassadors for the school and community, playing the game in the true spirit.

Also, coming up, we have been lucky to be offered the opportunity for our girls to participate in a 9-a-side rugby league gala day which will be held on June 27 at Mayfield. This is an exciting opportunity for the girls, and I know they are all

Chad GrantSports Coordinator

looking forward to getting a little dirty on the day.

Well done boys and good luck to all our other competitors.

FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND WHY: Visual Arts and mathematics

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: League Tag

BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being a part of the Girls ROAR program

YEAR ADVISOR COMMENT: Zoe is an exceptional member of the school community here at Merriwa Central School. She is engaged in her learning and tries her absolute best when at every activity that she attempts. Zoe’s classroom teachers all reflect on her friendly attitude and quirky sense of humour as well as her incredibly hard working nature. She represents her year group with distinction and her involvement in the Girls ROAR program is something she should be very proud of. A well deserved recipient of this weeks Student of the Week. Keep up the brilliant work, Zoe.

Patrick Lomax - Year AdviserStudent of the Week

Zoe ZammitYear 9

CAREER NEWS

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) - August 16. 6.00pm to 9.00pm, 215 ANZAC Parade, Kensington. Attend NIDA’s Info Night! This free event is a great opportunity to meet NIDA’s team of educators and find out more about our courses, the application process and student life at NIDA. NIDA offers a range of courses and experiences for Young People across a variety of disciplines from introductory courses in Drama, Acting on Screen, Music Theatre and Public Speaking to the Young Actors Studio or Residencies for Young People aged 15-18 years. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/young-people-

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courses https://www.nida.edu.au/courses/open-day

Adelaide Dance Auditions in Sydney and Canberra - Auditions for the Flinders University and Adelaide College of the Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance): August 25. 11.00am to 3.00pm. Sydney

Sydney Dance Co - Pier 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point. September 8, 10.30am to 2.30pm. Canberra, QL2 Dance Inc, Gorman House Arts Centre, 55 Ainslie Ave, Braddon.

TAFE SA - you can study acting and dance, as well as a range of behind the scenes roles. Whether you like to tread the boards, or prefer a supporting role, these courses develop your personal strengths and provide you with professional skills to meet the demand of the rich and rewarding arts and cultural sector. Book by contacting AC Arts Administration (08) 8463 5000 or arts.adl@tafesa.edu.au https://www.tafesa.edu.au/adelaide-college-of-the-arts/ac-arts-events/2017/08/25/default-calendar/2018-dance-auditions

SAE Study for a Day - Animation, Audio, Music, Film, Design, July 1. 9.00am to 4.00pm. Come and study with us for a day, and experience student life at our exciting Sydney Campus. Learn from our industry-experienced academic staff, and get hands-on training with actual coursework from our degree programs. This event is open to anyone aged 15yrs and above (Year 10 and over).Tickets are $35.00 per person (plus booking fee) - all tickets are non-refundable. Visit: http://

bit.ly/2s8okCY

EDventure International - Get involved in doing humanitarian or conservation projects in Cambodia, Costa Rica, Thailand and South Africa. http://www.edventureintl.com

Wood and Building Apprenticeships and Traineeships Available - TABMA have a number of opportunities in the Timber, Construction, Forestry, Furnishing and manufacturing industries across Australia. Call us on 1800 822 621 to learn how TABMA can get your career started. You can also email us - recruitmentnsw@tabma.com.au or check out our website www.tabma.com.au

Teacher Education Scholarships - Aboriginal - Do you have any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are interested in becoming teachers? They can Join Our Mob and get paid to study to become a primary or secondary teacher. Students are guaranteed a permanent job, $5000 per year of full time study and $3000 appointment allowance. Applications are now open! Head to our website https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy

If you have any further career enquiries please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR? To learn new skills and become part of a teamI HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: First yearFAVOURITE SUBJECT? Science and TechnologyFAVOURITE SPORT? Touch footballFAVOURITE TEAM? CowboysBEST PERSONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT? Swimming at Speedo Sprints at HomebushADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS: Have fun

WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? Mum inspires me because she never gives up and is always there for usFAVOURITE QUOTE: “Follow your dreams”

2017 ROAR PROFILEPatrick Magner

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St Joseph’s Primary School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Festival of the Fleeces is always a wonderful way to demonstrate our unity as part of the Merriwa community. The fact that we had so many children parading for our school as well as other groups such as the footy club, Pony Club etc demonstrated what a vibrant community we have. This parade demonstrates such wonderful belonging that exists in Merriwa. It is very important to our wellbeing that we have a sense of belonging. Thank you to all the students and families who paraded with us behind Josie. What fun was had! Special thanks to two of our newest teachers Kate Reibel and Rachel Houlahan who took on the arduous role of shepherding us along the way. I hope you enjoy the photos of our students.

St Joseph’s Merriwa Junior Campdraft and Fete is less than three weeks away. Mark it on your calendar and come down to the showground to enjoy a wonderful fete atmosphere, petting zoo, lucky dips and so on for the kids; coffee, cakes, BBQ, competitions, market stalls, books, plants and more for the grown ups; and an exciting and very skillfull kids campdraft for the horse enthusiasts among you. The day promises to be action packed.

We have a bumper raffle with over 40 prizes to be won. What a great achievement from a small school. Tickets are available from any St Joseph’s parent as well as in the pharmacy and down the street, as well as on the day at the canteen and all other stalls. Help support us support the children’s learning.

One of the great prizes for kids is this exciting Get Kids Cooking @ home – 3 month subscription pack.

Get Kids Cooking @ Home, an exciting monthly kit that gives kids and their parents everything to learn cookery skills and healthy cooking at home, through creative culinary fun in the kitchen!

It’s a great way to introduce children to new foods and by using the step-by-step recipe instructions, they’ll gain confidence in the kitchen and have a wonderful sense of achievement when they serve what they’ve prepared to their friends and family.

Suitable for boys and girls from 5-13 years old, a great gift for those hard to buy children who have plenty of toys and is a present that will continue to be enjoyed throughout the year!

When you win the Get Kids Cooking @ Home, you’ll receive a welcome pack brimming with things to get started like;

• Their very own chefs apron for their iron on badge collection

• Personalised folder to create their own recipe book

• A Get Kids Cooking tea towel to create good habits – you’ll will love the extra help in the kitchen!

• Handy hint cards including measurement conversion, safety, health and hygiene tips

• Learn their first skill – first iron on badge included

• Plastic sleeves to grow their recipe book each month

• ‘Chitter Chatter’ cards and key ring • Online access to the ‘Kids Pantry’ for

additional recipes, activities, videos and bonus member benefits

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• Welcome letter and user guide

Then each month they’ll receive a kit that includes;

• A kids safe cooking tool/utensil to build their own tool kit

• A helpful skill card to learn how to master their new kitchen tool

• A badge of the month to iron on to their apron and build a collection

• Tried and tested recipes with easy to follow instructions that kids will love!

• Shopping list for the months recipes • ‘Chitter Chatter’ cards to discover interesting

facts and food related trivia that will get your whole family talking at the dinner table

• Fun, food related craft/activities

Student newspaper: The brainchild of Stage 2 student, Nate Brown, the first edition of the Student Newspaper hit the press this week. Nate’s enthusiasm for this idea and his wonderful organisational skills allowed the first edition to be published within 2 weeks of its inception. The newspaper is a very educative initiative as it grows student voice in the school. The views, opinions and interests of students are sought and accepted. In order to communicate these to the rest of the school community a good amount of researching, writing and editing is essential. Collaboration between students and across ages is needed to work as a team. All the boxes have been ticked and we hope you enjoy reading this article from the first edition.

COMING UP AT ST JOSEPH’S

Play practice with our fabulous, acclaimed actor and singer, Anna Kerrigan, this Wednesday. The school play will be held on Wednesday night September 6 in the School of Arts. Please mark this in your diary as it is an event not to be missed.

Good luck Darcy Taaffe! Darcy will represent our school and our diocese at the Catholic Primary Schools Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek. Another great challenge for Darcy, and she’s equal to the challenge!

Science and Engineering is so important for our children and their future. We look forward to reading all about the great day they will have on Friday as they compete against other Upper Hunter Schools in the Science and Engineering Challenge held in Muswellbrook.

Spelling is high on the agenda and the winners of today’s school wide spelling bee final will compete at Singleton next Monday June 19, against the winners of all our regional Catholic

Schools. For the first time, this year Kindergarten will compete at the regional level.

School athletes who qualified for regional athletics entry will travel to Singleton on June 20 to represent our school. We wish them luck and good competition!

Open Day will be held at St Joseph’s on the first day back after the holidays on July 17, 12 noon – 1.30pm. On this day all parents are invited to visit their children’s classroom and observe their working environment. The students love to see their parents sharing an interest in their school work. This is also the day where the families of all students starting Kinder in 2018 come to meet with the staff and learn about the wonderful educational institution that St Joseph’s is. Please invite anyone who is interested to come along.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK’S AWARD WINNERS

Kindergarten - Jensen Grace - being a super speller in class spelling beeOlivia Purcell - being a super speller in class spelling beeSamuel Williams - being a super speller in class spelling beeStage 1 - Arlia Parker - being a super speller in class spelling beeLula Peebles - being a super speller in class spelling beeWills Mulligan - being a super speller in class spelling beeArchie Constable - being a super speller in class spelling beeJeremy Hopkins - being a super speller in class spelling beeStage 2 - Ava Peel - outstanding presentation in all of her book work.Nate Brown - always being ready to learn and for his engagement and contributions in class discussions.Stage 3 - Jack Shannon – a confident and professional job as MC at our school spelling beePrincipal’s Awards - Isam Arfan - wonderful participation in all school activities.

Rhianna Smith - her enthusiasm and dedication to the school garden stall for the fete. Rhianna is working at lunch times to pot and care for plants and patiently directs the Infant volunteers.

Helen WhalePrincipal

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Cassilis PublicSchool

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK – BANJO HEYCOXBanjo has been awarded the Student of the Week for his consistent effort and participation in his learning.

Last week he responded well in shared reading activities on the story ‘Lost and Found’ and wrote a more detailed narrative about a horse that was lost. A great

sentence in his writing was, ‘One day Bobby jumped the fence, crossed the road and went to the giant school.’

One of Banjo’s learning goals have been to extend his pieces of writing and write more independently. Being a part of classroom discussions is a great way to demonstrate how well he has understood the book being read.

Banjo’s effort both inside and outside of the classroom was seen by all staff members. He enjoyed and listened to instructions during Zumba and Pittman Cup practice. Banjo showed respect and also encouraged his peers.

Congratulations, Banjo, on your approach to learning. You should feel very proud of yourself.

Here are some short recounts from the Blaze Aid dinner and Choir Workshop help two weeks ago.

‘I arrived at the Blaze Aid Dinner at 6.00pm and met Max and Pat. Pat has four kids and five dogs and Max has no kids and four dogs. Pat was married and Max is not married.

I had spaghetti bolognaise, shepherd’s pie and carrots and beans. We did a dance and the night was amazing’.

By Angus Haycocks

I had a fantastic time at the Blaze Aid Dinner on Monday night because I met new people. Two of their names were Kurt and Drew.

For dinner everyone had lamb pie, spaghetti bolognaise, beans and bread. For dessert we had a banana split with chocolate topping and

passion fruit.

Then it was time for the jokes. My favourite joke was ‘Where can you find the most cows? Moo York.’

I wish I could go there again.

By Dylan McLennan

On May 31 we went to Coolah to learn choir and meet students in Mrs. Frazer’s class. It was quite an exciting day.

When we arrived, we had to walk around for some time before we had found our way. We said good bye to the boys before joining in a dance warm up. One of the songs I was excited to hear due to the fact that it was stuck in my head earlier that day and I wanted to know its title so I could play it more.

When we had finished dancing to the songs we got out water bottle and pencil case before getting into a line and following Mrs. Frazer’s class into their class room where we sat on the floor.

When it was our time to join in the choir, I learnt a lot about singing and had fun.

By Rachel Bibby

I had an amazing time going to Coolah on Wednesday. We went in two cars. When we got there we danced to some music and after that we went to Miss Frazer’s class where we sat down next to her students.

We then went to the choir. We clapped our hands to a few beats and the teacher tried to trick us by doing different claps. Then we sang a song. The teacher partnered people up to hear their voices.

I enjoyed the morning at Coolah Central.

By Isabelle Bibby

OI FROG!

Last Friday, all students listened to this hilarious story about a cat who tries to make a frog sit on a log but he didn’t want to. The book tells of a variety of animals and what they are allowed to sit on (all need to rhyme with the animal).

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After a class discussion, students formed groups to further chat about finding rhyming words to match different animals not mentioned in the story.

Some of the words discovered by the students included:

• Geese - Greece, fleece, police• Cranes - planes, Haynes, lanes, manes, trains• Deers - ears, beers

After these discussions, students read their words aloud and were asked to select one to write and illustrate for the class book. The pages below are some samples of these writings.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAY

Our Year 5 and 6 students are excited about this upcoming day on Thursday. The activities have been sent through and look highly engaging and full of great problem solving.

We look forward to sharing their day with you in next week’s newsletter.

ONLY 15 MORE DAYS UNTIL SNOW DAY AT THE HUNTER VALLEY

GARDENS!

Katie BurgessPrincipal

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Rotary“THE PARTY’S OVER!”

The Festival of the Fleeces goes from success to success. I quote the report from our our club’s secretary....

Our club, by sunset Saturday, a group of people with tired knees, backs, feet etc, after a huge pre-dawn till late afternoon effort at our barbecue, feeling the satisfaction which comes from a great mutual effort, which produced successful results for our club and thus also our community.

Our thanks to the many who came along to support us. As one of the many working at the stall, I must say that the quality of the fare being served looked excellent.

A new dimension was added to this year’s effort with our club’s visitor, RASMUS from Denmark applying his butcher skills to assist us.

Congratulations to the Festival organising committee for a job well done.

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: TRINITY SUNDAY M a t t h e w

9:36-10:8Today’s Gospel gives us an insight into Jesus’ self-understanding of his mission. While scholars debate the historicity of some aspects of the Gospels there is no doubt that Jesus did call disciples that he shared his own mission with them that he singled out twelve and that Jesus was involved in a ministry of teaching, healing and exorcism. With the evidence of this behaviour the next question to ask is, ‘What did it mean?”. Does this behaviour reveal what Jesus thought about his mission?

the Gospel offers importance clues. Jesus taught that God’s reign was about to break into history. As part of the preparation for this imminent event Jesus set about the restoration of Israel. At one time Israel was composed of twelve tribes but this single nation was divided and overrun by foreign nations. The singling out of twelve symbolises that Israel is once again to become whole and united. This focus on Israel is why at first the disciples are sent only to the Jews, and not to Gentiles or Samaritans. During Jesus’ time his ministry was primarily to Israel and only after the Resurrection did the disciples expand their mission to non-Jews. A reconstituted Israel is to be a source of blessing and salvation for everyone.

The crowds Jesus saw were ‘harassed and dejected. I suspect he would see the same today. We certainly do need labourers to speak and live out the Gospel values of hope, generosity, kindness and respect for self and others. But when you pray for labourers, do look into the mirror and see yourself! (from “Sundays Under the Southern Cross” by Mary Coloe PVBM)

Many thanks to those who supported the Guild by donating cakes and biscuits and sandwiches last weekend during the Festival, and also to Rosalie, Barbara and David for having the Church open so visitors could look and admire.

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

Mark Smith

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When: Saturday July 15Time: 8.30 till 1.00pm

Come and have your morning coffee with us and even an egg and bacon roll. Hope to see you all there.

Mark on your calendar the future market dates: August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16.

Julie Russell

Merriwa Markets

URGENT: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS REQUIRED

Benefits: Helping the community, cars provided, free training and uniforms.

Operating for nearly 20 years. Come and join a great group of volunteers.

Contact Lorna Parnell on 6548 2653 or call in to the Bottle Museum at Vennacher Street Merriwa between 9.00am-3.00pm - Monday-Friday

Lorna Parnell

Merriwa and District Non Emergency Medical Transport

PIE/LAMINGTON DRIVE

Orders have closed for the Pie Drive, but if you would still like to order, call me and I can put you on the list for extras. We usually order some extra’s so we may be able to either fill your order or give you an option for something else.

Delivery Day: Wednesday June 28

Time: From 10.30am to 3.00pm

Place: St David’s Uniting Church, Cnr Mackenzie and Vennacher Streets, Merriwa

Should anyone be unable to collect their order within these times, please call me and we can make arrangements.

This will be our last drive till Easter 2018.

Contact me on 6548 5131 or mobile 0428 485 131 if you are unable to find an order form and we will help you out.

Barbara Campbell

St Davids Uniting Church

Our next meeting and Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday June 27 followed by a luncheon in the restaurant approximately 12.30pm. Cost of lunch is $18.00 per member.

Subs for the next 12 months will be due at $5.00 per person and raffle for this meeting is a $30.00 gift voucher. Please let Mary O’Neill know if you would like to attend.

Mary O’Neill

Merriwa Senior Citizens Association

luncheon when we celebrate Nepal, its culture and its food.

There will be a local Nepalese guest speaker talking on Nepal our country of study for 2017, and delicious foods based on traditional Nepali recipes. Our luncheon will be held at the CWA Rooms Merriwa on Monday June 26.

Join us at 10.30am for 11.00am start at 157 Bettington Street. Cost $15.00. Please advise any special dietary requirements.

RSVP by June 16 to Penelope Fenley phone 6548 3060 or email fenshomep@iinet.net.au

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will be on Monday July 10 starting at 10.00 am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street, Merriwa. New members are always welcome. Enquiries to: Barbara Campbell on 6548 5131 or on 0428 485 131 or Robyn McAlister on 6548 3274.

Penelope Fenley

Merriwa CWAINTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON WITH

NEPALESE MENU JUNE 26

Join us for our international day and

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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.

Merriwa Rugby League Football and Netball Club

50 YEARS - DINNER

When: Saturday July 8Where: Merriwa School of ArtsTime: 6.00pmCost: $35.00 per person (16 and over)

Bar will be available.

Tickets are selling well for the 50 Year Celebration Dinner on July 8, 2017 at the School of Arts. Tickets can be bought at Di’s Clothing for $35.00 each. Tables are for ten or turn up on the night with your ticket and we’ll find you a seat. Please purchase tickets as soon as possible so we can give our caterer correct numbers as we are looking at 150 + attending on the night.

SUNDAY GALA DAY LEAGUE TAG COMPETITION

When: July 9

Sunday we are having a 10 a-side league tag knockout competition. We are asking for team nominations now so enter your team asap. Each team to have five adults and five children (12 years and under), six on the field at any one time (three adults and three children) unlimited interchange. We have three teams entered already so be quick and enter your team name with Elaine Sparrow or Justine Witney. Anyone can put in a team - you don’t have to be a member of the junior league - ALL community members welcome. Competition will commence at 11.00am. Recovery breakfast will start at 8.30am followed by activities such as footy kicking competition, passing competition, domino try; 100m dash, two jumping castles, lots of free giveaways for all the kids and much more. It is going to be the best gala day ever and who will you see at the oval? Spot the NRL stars who will be helping with all the activities...

All enquiries to Elaine 6548 8560. Enter your League Tag Team Name to jesparrow46@gmail.com. Name of team is enough as long as you have five of each, all is good. Team name to enter the competition for the Golden Medallion Top Team.

Elaine Sparrow

Merriwa VIEW ClubMerriwa View Club will meet on June 22.

Where: Merriwa RSL ClubTime: 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinnerRSVP: Jenny Johnson on 6548 2509 by Monday June 19.

Ladies, Merriwa CWA has invited members to their International Day on Monday 26 June beginning at 10.30am. The cost of this delicious luncheon will be $15.00. All are most welcome. Please respond to Penelope Fenley on 0428 570 743.

All View members are invited to Zone NA02 Delegates Meeting in Merriwa on June 24. The meeting will take place at the RSL beginning at 11.00am. Lunch will follow for those who wish to attend.

Our raffle prize for this month will be donated by Kay Taylor and the lucky door prize by Jenny Johnson.

Hope to see you there.

Julie Smith

We are holding a Trivia Night on Saturday June 24, 6.00pm at the Scone Sporties Club.

We will have Trivia, Raffles, Lucky Door Prize, Coin Slide and lots of fun!

Tables of 10 ($150.00) can be booked by phoning 0432 634 020 (after 5.00pm) or by emailing sconefc@huntervalleyfootball.net.au.

Prepaid tables include finger food. All welcome

Deanna FaulksScone Football Club Inc (Socce)

Trivia Night

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My birthday is June 16

ANNA - WILLOW BEARS

Anna is named after the older sister of Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore is the reason the production of the Teddy bear came about, and Willow Bears recognises the significant of the Willow Tree as a symbol of good luck for all Teddy Bears. She is part of our World Range of bears.

Anna is buoyant spirited. She is beautiful and soft, made from high end plush.

The 2017-2018 Financial Year diaries have arrived in store

The 2017-2018 Financial Year diaries have arrived in store

PHONECARDS; all cards are now available

It’s time to buy stationery to be organised for the end of financial year, or to stock up your home office. Shredders Binders,

including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. Cash or Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

EWE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP IN MERRIWA

Sheep and wool producers book in now to improve your skills in ewe productivity management at this one day workshop in Merriwa on June 21 hosted by Hunter Local Land Services.

LLS Senior Land Services Officer, Adam Bush said the hands-on workshop funded through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme would assist landholders to improve the health, productivity and profitability of their sheep enterprise.

“The Lifetime Wool Research Project acknowledges ewes as the ‘engine room of the wool business’,” Mr Bush said.

“Producers can have a big impact on their overall bottom line through optimum preparation of ewes for joining ensuring the lifetime performance of both the ewe and her offspring.”

Workshop facilitator, Geoff Duddy of Sheep Solutions will fine tune pasture assessment skills, feed budgeting and supplementary feeding strategies.

Mr Duddy emphasised farmers would gain a better understanding of how nutrition and animal condition impacts on a ewe’s performance and that of her progeny.

“If producers monitor a ewe’s condition score profile they can then predict ewe and lamb productivity and set feed targets for key periods during the reproductive cycle,” he said.

LLS Upper Hunter District Veterinarian, Jane Bennett will discuss local sheep health

Hunter Local Lands Services

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Festival of the Fleeces

management issues at the fully catered workshop at Merriwa Showground on Wednesday June 21 from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

To register contact Hunter Local Land Services Scone Office 6550 2400 or contact Adam Bush on 0467 719 698 Email: adam.bush@lls.nsw.gov.au

View details of other upcoming events: www.lls.nsw.gov.au/hunter

Maria Cameron

CROWDS FLOCK TO ROSTO FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES 2017

Around five thousand people enjoyed the ‘true blue’ atmosphere of the Merriwa Rosto Festival of the Fleeces over the long weekend.

The town was decorated in true blue fashion with Merriwa Pharmacy winning first prize in the window decorations competition, followed by Merriwa Sports Club and the newsagency News Xpress.

In its 27th year the festival continues to celebrate the importance of wool and the Upper Hunter’s rural and agricultural heritage.

The biggest event was on Saturday beginning with Kamilaroi elder Aunty Rosalind giving the Welcome to Country, with a hundreds market stalls and plenty of entertainment and displays to enjoy.

At noon two hundred Dohne Merino sheep in red socks lead the parade through town, followed by classic cars and machinery, businesses, school and community floats.

The top parade competition winners were the Merriwa Springtime Show float.

The crowd also enjoyed demonstrations of shearing, traditional blade shearing, and working sheep dog demonstrations, Roar Petting Zoo, Crocodile Adventures Reptile Show, vintage vehicle displays, entertainment by the Waste Wrappers Show and Sean Murphy,

gum boot throwing and ‘sheep poo’ spitting competitions, then team penning and the a fully choreographed fireworks finale by Ka Boom at the Merriwa Showground.

The high jump competition for big dogs was won by Tatar with a leap of 2.22 metres and Milo won the smaller dog competition clearing one metre.

In the Hanging of the Quilts raffle, first prize was won by Lisa Green and second prize went to Debbie Hayden. In the viewers’ choice competition most votes went to Julie Cooper’s big earthmoving machinery quilt with Shirley Hunt coming in second for the candlewicked quilt.

The opening event on Friday night at the Merriwa RSL was a great success attracting one hundred people. It was officially opened by the Land Sydney Royal Showgirl 2017 Maisie Morrow and there were performances by vocalist Victoria Bolonino and Everyday People.

The recipient of the Festival Pam Powers Award for 2017 went to Richard Magner, a dedicated member of the Festival organising committee who with his family supports many Merriwa community events. The award is presented in memory of Pam Power, mayor of the former Merriwa Shire Council, and one of the founders of the Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces in 1990.

The major festival raffle was announced at the opening night event and won by Jane Callinan, second prize going to Chloe Leake, and third to Ross Bishop.

On Sunday morning, nearly 100 people attended the Bush Poets Breakfast compered and judged by Ellerston grazier and bush poet Tim McLoughlin. First prize for Best Original Poem went to Wendy Sedden and second prize for nest presentation of someone else’s poem to Rhonda Tallmarsh. Encouragement awards went to Alan Ryan, Caroline Maxfield, Rick Wright and Karina McLoughlan.

Chair of the Festival of the Fleeces Committee, Councillor Ron Campbell said the organising committee had done a great job bringing together a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

“Monies raised from the Festival are donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and the Merriwa Volunteer Rescue Association who provide essential services in the region,” Cr Campbell said.

“Thanks to all the supporters and sponsors.”

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FOR SALE - LAYER PULLETS16 week olds (Black, Red, White) - $18.50

each12 week olds (Isa Browns) - $17.50 each

From Merriwa Petroleum and AgWednesday June 21 at 9.30am

Phone 6548 2071

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into the Merriwa Ringer

by Monday at noon.

Naming Rights Sponsor: Rosto Olives

Platinum Sponsors: Coal and Allied and Upper Hunter Shire Council

Gold Sponsors: Paradise Country and Ka-Boom Fireworks

Silver Sponsors: Gordon Martin Bulk Hauling, Mantra Aqua, Webimble Wagyu, David and Paula Stevenson, Campbell Family of Merriwa.

Bronze Sponsors: MAM Advisory Group, Merriwa IGA, Merriwa CWA, Merriwa Home Timber and Hardware, Merriwa Royal Hotel, Merriwa RSL, Lenore’s Quilting, Jake A. McIntyre

Major media partner: NBN New England.

Media partners: New England Lifestyle Magazine, Merriwa Ringer, Hunter Valley Printing, Outback Press, Hunter Valley News.

Open Community Sponsors, Donators, and Supporters: Caroline’s Café, Di’s Clothing Patch, Elders-Pitt and Sons, Max’s Country Cuts, Merriwa Pharmacy, James Wightman, Merriwa RSL, RM Property and Livestock, Merriwa Auto Electrical, Merriwa Welcoming Centre, Merriwa Tyre and Service Centre, Merriwa Petroleum and AG Supplies, Merriwa Newsagency, John Flood Estate Agents Scone, Merrifield Farm, Regional Australia Bank, Merriwa Cross Country.

Wayne BedggoodMAYOR

5 MINUTE PESTO CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce or crushed

tomatoes with juices• 1 heaping tablespoon pesto, store bought or

homemade• 1-2 cups egg noodles• 1-2 cooked chicken breasts, cut up into bite-

size pieces• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil• Salt to taste

1. Bring the broth, tomato sauce and pesto to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Add the noodles and chicken and simmer on medium-low heat for about five minutes. Taste the broth and add a few pinches of salt as needed

2. Scoop into bowls and serve with a glug of olive oil and sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese.

https://www.babble.com/best-recipes/15-soups-with-just-5-ingredients/

Heart Warming Soup

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Merriwa District Education FoundationInvites you to a screening of the movie

Lion

All money raised will go towards supporting Merriwa District students with costs associated with tertiary studies

Date June 18

1.00 pm Come a long for a cup of soup, coffee/tea and slice

2.00 pm Movie screening

Cost $15.00 all inclusive

At Merriwa Central School Secondary Campus Great Hall

Tickets available at Merriwa Pharmacy

Lion Staring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara

PG 1 hour 58 mins Biography, Drama

A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

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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

46 ACRES, RIVER FRONTAGE, 2 HOMES $559,000.00Located 15 minutes from Merriwa and fronting the river this 46 acre property is very well set up and maintained. There are two homes with the first having four big bedrooms all with built in robes and the main with a renovated ensuite. The main bathroom has also been renovated and there is a third toilet. The lounge is large with a combustion fire while the kitchen has been modernised and has a dishwasher, electric stove and a combustion stove with a big dining/family room attached. The second home is like new and is a former woolshed converted to a home. It has two big bedrooms, one with a new ensuite, a new bathroom and a huge open plan living area. It contains a good size kitchen with a dishwasher, gas cooktop and walk in pantry with an attached dining and lounge area featuring a combustion fire and air con. Outside is a covered entertainment deck overlooking the dam which has plenty of fish. Attached to this home is a two bay shed with a two bay carport. There is also a 6 bay shed with a concrete floor and power. The fencing is all in excellent condition with 3 paddocks and a good set of steel cattle yards. Fronting the river with a huge permanent hole, water is not a problem with a pump in place. Feeding a header tank which feeds the outside taps, troughs and can also fill one of the two dams. The property is nearly all cleared and arable with oats and sorghum sown in recent years, while also well suited to cattle or horses. This property is a fantastic lifestyle location ideal for the kids to have plenty of space o ride their motorbikes or fish in the river for bass or mullet all in convenient distance to town. If you are after a small manageable acreage this well maintained property is it.

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

La ScalettaPizzeria

Traditional Wood-fired pizzaFriday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Saturday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Call us for your next function!Contact La Scaletta on

6548 3005robert.marchese@bigpond.

comBookings are essential!

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

WISH TO BECOME A SPONSOR

Consider contacting the Merriwa Central School to help you

find your way6548 2119

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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.auPat Ryan - President

Toni Jones - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

16 to 18th September!ccc

2016Merriwa

SpringtimeShow

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

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: 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

HAVE SOMETHING

TO SELL?Why not consider placing an advert

for as little as $23.00 for this size

advert

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Merriwa Sports Club

ClubsN

ews

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.

The 7.00pm draw for $460.00 was not won, the number was 785 this week it jackpots to $480.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $380.00 was not won the number was 879, this week it jackpots to $400.00.

The Thursday badge draw for $560.00 was not won the number was 561, this week it jackpots to $580.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $1800.00 was not won last week the number was 360, this week it jackpots to $1850.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/16/04092.

Friday Night Bistro Special – ½ price kid’s meal with every main meal ordered.

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS 2017

The Board of Directors are elected bi-annually. To be eligible you must be a financial member and have held that membership for a minimum of the past two (2) consecutive years.

The elected term is for two (2) years.

Nominations will be called for in July 2017.

Voting will be held in August 2017.

A Class Members - minimum of three (3).

Positions of President and Senior Vice President must be held by an A Class member.

B Class Members – maximum of five (5).

Positions that can be held by a B Class member are:

• Vice President• Honorary Secretary• Honorary Treasurer• Director

‘T-BONE TUESDAY’Every Tuesday you can now order a T-Bone, chips and salad or veg for just $15.00.

Merriwa RSL Club

Also every Thursday we 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-7.00pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pmNEW Saturday 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Pre-mix cans from $6.50 Sunday 11.00am-12.00noonMembers prices are $3.50 schooners and $2.50 middies and $5.00 for Corona’s.

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

Matthew Morgan

The Members Lucky Badge for $550.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 884, this week it jackpots to $600.00.

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Sporting

New

s

PLEASE NOTE: CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY JUNE 25

WEEKEND RESULTSSaturday Raffle June 10Saturday members draw, no 87, was not won – next week $110.00.

Winners jackpot was not won – next week $260.00

Dinner: Trent Cooper Bowls Raffle: Jeff Cronin Free Tickets: Michael Cooper

Sunday Raffle June 11Members draw, no 172 was not won – next week $350.00.

Please note: Saturday raffles commence at 7.30pm.

Libby Gear

against Denman.

Old boys kicked off at 2.00pm, with Merriwa Magpies defeating Denman. It was a good game to watch, most of the old boys still have a lot skill that could possibly be used to play in our comp this year.

League tag kicked off at 3.00pm, the girls went out hard wanting to win at our home ground. We played well as a team, with some great balls from one another to help us over the line.

We even had comments made from spectators asking if we got bored scoring so many tries. My answer is no, we love adding numbers to the board in our favour. The end result was 70-0.

Great job, girls. See you all at training on Tuesday and Thursday night.

Players Player: Maddilyn Blackadder

Reserve Grade kicked off at 4.00pm.

The boys played hard for a lot of the game but weren’t able to defeat Denman.

Some blokes hit up well but weren’t able to continuously do it to get through Denman’s defensive line. Tackling is my highlight, I enjoy watching a good tackle made by Merriwa, especially when it takes the opposition down with a little wind knocked out of them or right around the legs to stop them in their tracks.

Merriwa went down 28-10.

Bad luck, boys.

Players Player: Jay-me Taylor

Remember to get to training Tuesday and Friday nights this week. Our next game will be at home on Saturday June 17, against Greta.

League Tag at 2.00pm.

Reserve Grade at 3.00pm.

After the games we will be heading to the Merriwa Royal Hotel, our major sponsors for a beverage or two. Thank you everyone who helped on the weekend, it was much needed and very much appreciated.

Come along and support the Merriwa Magpies.

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

On Saturday Merriwa Magpies played their usual June Long Weekend games

What’s happening at your local pub...

Friday night joker draw is currently at $2100.00

Remember you have to be there to win.

HAPPY HOUR

Monday - Friday from 5.00pm - 6.00pm

The Bistro is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. 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 $10ea, 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.

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Royal Hotel

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MCS in touch with our community

Community Calendar

Send your calendar information in before 12 noon Mondays to merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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.

The Merriwa Ringer - Merriwa’s only not-for-profit newsletter servicing the community for 27 years.

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

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

Email: merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.auALL MATERIAL DUE 12 noon MONDAYS

JUNE

Monday 26 • CWA International Day - CWA Rooms - 10.30am for 11.00am start

• Merriwa PAH and I - General Meeting - Merriwa RSL Club - 6.30pm

Wednesday 28 • St David’s Uniting Church Lamington Drive deliveries/pickup

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Email: office@pestalert.com.au

www.pestalert.com.au

John Bonney on 0497 796 377

Peter Packham on 0439 464 966

Michael Bonney on 0418 638 100

We invite you to talk to our Technicians direct:

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Termites could be eating away your home as you read this,

they pose a serious danger to your investment and your

families safety.

We recommend regular inspections for peace of mind and to catch the early signs.

Are termites eating your home?

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