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MERRIWA RINGER MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 30 July 2009 Thursday 30 July 2009

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finance for your needs Examples of items we can arrange leasing or financial assistance for include:

Motor Vehicles Earthmoving Equipment Trucks and Trailers Coaches and Buses Commercial Property Rural Property Drilling Rigs Underground Equipment Engineering Equipment Woodworking Equipment Bore Equipment Boats – for pleasure or business

Australian Vocational Student Award 2008 Recipient – Kirsty Inder Upper Hunter Merriwa Central School student Kirsty Inder wins Australian Vocational Student Award for 2008. Kirsty was a student at Merriwa Central School who chose to pursue a dual accreditation pathway for her Higher School Certificate. Kirsty was also awarded the Hunter Regional Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Vocational Student of the Year Award in 2008. The Upper Hunter Vocational Education Industry Network awarded her the Year 11 and Year 12 Business Services student of the year in 2007 and 2008 respectively and the School Based Trainee of the Year award in 2008. Kirsty has continued to pursue her studies at Newcastle University where she currently is completing a Business degree.

J Hegarty

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WEEKEND MASSES

St Anne’s - Merriwa 1st, 3rd & 5th weekends, Saturday 6.00pm 2nd and 4th Sunday, 8.30am

St Joseph’s - Cassilis 2nd and 4th weekends Sunday, 10.00am St Bernard’s - Denman 1st 2rd & 5th weekends Sunday 8.30am 2nd & 4th weekends Saturday 5.30pm

Parish contact numbers Parish Priest - Fr Des Harrigan

6548 2086 or 0411 984 945 Convent -6548 2123 St Vincent de Paul - 6548 3092

Fr Bill Goldman - Bush chaplain 0429 682 347 [email protected]

Services

Holy Trinity Merriwa

7.30am Mon Wed Fri Morning Prayer

5.30pm Wednesday Evening Prayer

9am each Sunday 10am each Friday

St Columba Cassilis 11am

2nd & 4th

The Reverend Mandy Wheatley

Ph: 6548 2218

1st Sunday/month Bible Study Fellowship - 6.00pm Prayer Time 5.00pm 2nd Sunday/month Worship service - 11am 3rd Sunday/month Friendship service - 6pm Prayer Time 5pm 4th Sunday/month Communion service –11am 5th Sunday/month Worship service - 6pm SUNDAY SCHOOL each Sunday during school term commencing 9.30am.

Contact Miss BJ Campbell 6548 5131 a/h

Mr Ron Campbell 6548 5153 0428 485 153

CONTACT PRESIDENT: John Shipway 6548 7201 SECRETARY: Robert Telfer 6548 7226

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Coming Events

Week 1

Friday 31 Cyber crime workshop (7-12)

August

Week 2

Monday 3 Year 7 TAFE excursion

Wednesday 5 Year 5/6 Rugby League

Secondary Regional Athletics

P & C Meeting 7.00pm

Thursday 6 Secondary Regional Athletics Year 7 Rugby League

Thursday 7 Primary assembly

Week 3

Monday 10 Year 11 Work Placement Jindabyne excursion

Thursday 13 Sex education (7-12)

Friday 14 School Spelling Bee

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL I trust everyone had a relaxing holiday and managed to avoid the dreaded swine flu. The flu has moved into the stage where it is now treated like any other winter flu. The focus is to remind children of regular hygiene habits such as washing hands, and placing tissues in the bin. The DET has published new advice to parents for managing the flu. In short, children presenting flu like symptoms will be cared for in sick bay until a parent can be contacted to collect them. The aim of course is to care for all children, whilst minimising the opportunity for the flu to spread. Year 7 TAFE visit On Monday Year 7 students and their parents will travel to Tighes Hill TAFE in Newcastle to investigate career options. The visit is part of the MEGS program which aims to broaden the exposure of students to a range of career opportunities. I encourage all parents to attend and support their children on the day. Facilities up-graded Contractors have been busy over the holidays on both the primary and secondary sites. New carpet has been laid in six classrooms and it looks fantastic. Builders are in the process of replacing the infants, primary library, and great hall veranda’s. Security has been up-graded on both sites, and wireless computer access has been installed. It is anticipated that painters will start work in the next few weeks to freshen up some classrooms, and the primary library. A bathroom blitz has taken place in the primary toilets. Thanks to Kylie Austin, they now look great! Old friends Last week I was fortunate enough to catch up with Geoff and Allison Buchanan who were visiting Merriwa. Geoff was assistant principal at Merriwa Central School and has fond memories of Merriwa, and of our school. He was surprised by the number of changes on the primary site, and was keen to visit his old classroom. Geoff and Alison left Merriwa in 1973 and are now retired and living in Goulburn. Asthma friendly schools

Many children suffer from asthma, and treatment has changed over the years. As part of the asthma friendly schools program staff will complete training in asthma awareness and discuss with students the impact it may have on young children and how it is managed.

Darren Noonan

Principal

Geoff Buchanan


Human Swine Flu Information Sheet This year it is likely many more people will come down with flu‐like illnesses than in recent flu seasons because few people have immunity to the human swine flu virus. As the number of cases of flu increases, we all need to take steps to minimise the transmission of the virus in school communities as some staff and students are at greater risk of severe illness from flu. Staff or students who become unwell should stay away from school until they are well to minimise the transmission of the flu. Any student who identifies that they are unwell, or is displaying flu‐like symptoms at school will be sent to a sick‐bay area and their parent or carer will be called to take them home. Please watch carefully for any signs or symptoms of flu‐like illness in your child. If they are unwell please do not send them to school until their symptoms have gone. These symptoms include fever, cough, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat, chills or shortness of breath. Some people are more likely to develop severe illness from both seasonal influenza and swine flu. NSW Health advises that this group includes people who:

Are pregnant (particularly in the second and third trimester)

Have chronic lung disease (including asthma) Are very obese Have chronic heart conditions Have chronic kidney disease Have chronic liver disease Have blood disorders (including sickle cell

disease) Have neurological disorders Have metabolic disorders (such as diabetes) Have weakened or suppressed immune systems

(which may be caused by cancers, medications or HIV/AIDS)

Are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background (of any age).

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

If you or your child is in one of these categories, please seek urgent medical attention as soon as symptoms of flu appear because you may need anti-influenza medication and it works best if given early. The department has policies in place to support schools this flu season. I can assure you that the department will continue to act on all advice received from NSW Health to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. Additional health information is available from the H1N1 Influenza 09 section of the NSW Health w e b s i t e a t : h t t p : / /www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/index.asp

Darren Noonan

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English/HSIE/TAS Faculty Year 8 English Year 8 has just completed a unit on” Soldier Boy”; a novel about the youngest Anzac Jim Martin. As well as reading and discussing the novel, they also studied the poster campaign and how the posters positioned people; Australian attitudes towards Mother England and the Empire in 1915; read diary entries from soldiers in the trenches. Their assessment task was to write three separate diary entries form the perspective of a 16 -17 year old Australian male. The first entry was to detail the enlistment process and reasons for joining the army, the big adventure; the second was from the trenches, the mud, blood, sweat and tears; the third was a reflection from the hospital boat – was it all worth it?

I am very proud of the quality of writing they are producing and with the way they handled the task. Empathy writing is a difficult but necessary skill for students to develop and on the whole they have done it very well. Term 3 is the big crucial term for all Year 10 and Year 12 students. Heads down and tails up for the last term before the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate. Revise, revise, revise and complete past papers to prepare as best you can. The English Competition is on Tuesday 4 August. Good Luck to all those who entered. Geography Competition is Monday 3 August. Good luck to the geographers.

Robyn Dorney

Secondary News

It is with great pleasure that I announce this week’s student of the week is Matthew McConnell of Year 7. Matthew is a dedicated student who always strives for success. He always goes above and beyond what is expected of him. Matthew respects his classmates and his teachers and can always be counted on to set a good example. He is always willing to help and does so without even being asked. On the academic side of the coin, Matthew claims his favourite subjects are Mathematics and Agriculture Science, however he is very capable and enthusiastic across all subject areas. Matthew enjoys sports and represented the school in the swimming carnival, zone and regional athletics, cricket and cross country. When he is not in school, Matthew enjoys playing soccer and helping his dad. As his future ambition, Matthew is planning to choose a career path with the Australian Navy. Congratulations to Matthew. He is a most deserving student of the week.

V Nath

Year 7 Adviser

STUDENT OF THE WEEK


Australian Vocational Student Award 2008 Recipient – Kirsty Inder Upper Hunter Merriwa Central School student Kirsty Inder wins Australian Vocational Student Award for 2008. Kirsty was a student at Merriwa Central school who choose to pursue a dual accreditation pathway for her Higher School Certificate. This means she studied a vocational subject, Business Services while completing a traineeship at the Upper Hunter Shire Council - Merriwa Office. During her two years of study Kirsty always aimed for excellence in her studies and consequently received many awards during that period. With the encouragement of her Business Services teacher Mrs Jane Hegarty, Kirsty also entered the Vet in Schools World Skills Competition and after competing at the regional and state levels she went onto compete at the National competitions where she gained a Bronze medal. Kirsty was also awarded the Hunter Regional Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Vocational Student of the Year Award in 2008. The Upper Hunter Vocational Education Industry

Network awarded her the Year 11 and Year 12 Business Services student of the year in 2007 and 2008 respectively and the School Based Trainee of the Year award in 2008. Kirsty has continued to pursue her studies at Newcastle University where she currently completing a Business degree. However she has been happy to contribute her experience gained while competing in the World Skills competition to assist other Merriwa Central school student this year. She helped judge at the recent school competition in Business Services on 9 July and offered her encouragement to the students from our school who will be representing Merriwa at the regional competition in Newcastle in August. Congratulations to Kirsty on her fine achievement.

J Hegarty



CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL Welcome back! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday. What a wonderful day we had for the Official Opening of our Investing in Our Schools Projects. The Hon. Mr Joel Fitzgibbon MP, was well received by our assembled group as he conducted the opening, and he was extremely impressed with our school. Mr Fitzgibbon was very interested to view the wonderful works undertaken through that funding. He also was quite appreciative of the lovely lunch provided by our P&C members. Well done ladies.

Mr Joel Fitzgibbon Opening the Projects

Our school with Mr Fitzgibbon in front of our plaque

We have now received all resources needed to create our Maths Home Packs. I would like to organise a Working Bee to make the packs in the next couple of weeks. Please let me know when you would be available to assist so that we can plan a day to make them. I am sure everyone is looking forward to taking them home and using them with your children. Your assistance with this is greatly appreciated. Next Wednesday is our next Veg Watch Day. We are all looking forward to this next aspect of the project, and hope that it is a fine day so that we are all able to participate in the project on our Veg Watch site. Keep watching for information and pictures of our day, and follow up activities. I am sure we will be excited by the leaders and their guidance in this fantastic environmental program. Please remember the Premiers Reading Challenge! We have until late August to complete our Reading! Please send in your child’s list when finished so that we can enter them onto the website. It sounds as if all students have really been enjoying lots of wonderful reading when talking with them, and their parents. Great Reading! Our first Assembly for Term 3 will be on Friday 7th August at 9:00am. Please join us for this celebration of your children’s efforts. This term there has been a change in the staffing situation at school. Mrs Leman will be working with us on Mondays and Fridays as has been, but Mrs Clout will not be with us after this Wednesday. May I take this opportunity to thank Mrs Clout on all our behalves for her great efforts with our students. Sport will continue operating this term of a Tuesday afternoon, Scripture will be of a Thursday morning and Library will be on Fridays. Have a wonderful week!

Ross Craven JP Principal

Dates to remember: 28 Jul CWA International Day / Luncheon 05 Aug Veg Watch 06 Aug P&C Meeting – 7pm 07 Aug Assembly 14 Aug Book Club orders due in 25 Sep Sports Workshop 27-29 Sep Likely dates for Excursion


ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

The end of last term saw St Joseph’s looking very interesting, dressed in a funny mix of clothes. We celebrated our annual St Vincent De Paul day dressed in second hand or hand-me-down clothes. Children were most supportive of the cause and made donations of gold coins, second-hand clothes and non-perishable food items. After recess we were entertained by the talent quest which showcased some of the many talents our school has to offer – joke telling, playing musical instruments, singing and dancing just to name a few. Some of our talented performers are pictured below.

Grandparent’s Day Tomorrow we honour and give thanks for all grandparents as we celebrate the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, who were Jesus’ grandparents. Grandparents are very special people. They can bring much joy into the lives of their families and especially the lives of their grandchildren. Their life experiences have taught grandparents many valuable lessons that they can share with the young. Grandparents can bring a real sense of history to a family as they share many family stories. They can give the rest of the family a sense of belonging. Our grandparents have a special place in our families, our society and our world. They are a gift from God. We look forward to being joined by grandparents, grandparent figures, parents and friends. This date coincides with National Tree Day so we will be working together to establish our kitchen garden. We can’t wait for this to be up and running so we can eat the tasty produce in our canteen lunches each week! Year 5/6 News This term we will be looking at the exposition text type as we prepare to participate in the Upper Hunter Regional Debating Competition. We will practise our public speaking skills by preparing speeches, which will be presented later in the term at the public speaking competition. We will also be looking at social and global issues in our theme unit. Whilst we work on this unit we will be looking at a petition we have received to the House of Representatives which is asking for support for the nomination of East Timor for the Award of Companion of the Order of Australia (Honorary). The petition aims to officially recognise the unique contribution made to us by the Timorese people in World War II. The petition will be available for you to sight, and sign if you wish, in the office. This term we are welcoming Mrs Harding to our classroom for the first three weeks – she will replace Miss Skehan while she is on leave. We are looking forward to Mrs Harding joining 5/6! Award Winners Congratulations to the following people who were presented with awards in the last week of term - K/1/2 - Tabitha Harris, Clancy Moore, Jamison Harris and Kyarne Sampson 3/4 – Peita Cassar and Cameron Ninness 5/6 – Georgia Cameron and Connor Constable Principal’s Award – Clancy Martin and Sophie Inder Spirit of St. Joseph’s – Elizabeth Hagley. Lizzie has demonstrated the spirit of St Joseph’s this term through her generous participation in the community Anzac March, the Festival of the Fleeces parade, the combined schools disco, the Catholic Schools Week Mass, the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music concert and school leaders day. Lizzie’s assistance with the seniors, teaching computer skills, was much appreciated by many in the community.

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Dear Parents, Caregivers and Interested Persons of Merriwa Pre-school and Merriwa Activity Centre. Staff and Committee have had recent enquires into how to be involved on the Committee, so we would like to invite all interested persons to get in contact with Staff or the Executive Committee Members so that we can guide and encourage you to join our expanding team of Committee. Also at the start of every Committee meeting we have our Parent Forum, for parents to put forward information, comments etc. Please feel like you can be involved in your childs early education at our Parent Forum. Committee meetings are held at the Pre-school on the last Thursday of every month, once a term we treat ourselves to a meeting at the RSL. Meetings start at 6pm till approximately 8pm, children welcome.

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Executive Committee President: Mary Frampton Vice President /fundraising officer: Megan Towell Secretary/publicity officer: Emma Henderson Treasurer: Bronwyn Redgate General Members: Liz Leman Zoe Jamieson Julieann Nairne Even though it is half way through the year we would like to welcome your involvement.

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Merchandise Sales Nathan Barry 0437 961 559

Merchandise Sales Kayla Mullen 6548 2307

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District Banking Manager Wayne Philpott 6762 1331

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ANGLICAN NEWSANGLICAN NEWS Yuletide Luncheon The Yuletide Luncheon was held on Sunday 26 July and was a great success with everyone there enjoying a delicious meal. Thanks to all who donated and cooked food and to those willing workers who set up, waited on tables and washed up. Well done everyone! Hospital Fete The Anglican Women’s Guild will be holding a Devonshire Tea stall at the Hospital Fete on Saturday 8th August. Please come along and enjoy some delicious scones, jam and cream! Men’s Breakfast The August Men’s Breakfast will be at 7.30am at the Parish Hall on Saturday 29 August with all the heaters blazing! Come and enjoy the fellowship, good food and bring a friend if you wish. Bible Study Shortly the bible Study Groups will be commencing to study “Jesus All About Life”. This is a national programme with TV coverage in which hundreds of churches across all Christian denominations will be participating. If you would like to join in., please talk to Rev’d Mandy, 6548 2218, or see her at church. Driver Reviver Thank you to all who gave of their services for the Driver Reviver in July. Your efforts are very much appreciated by the travelers and the organizers.

Choir Practice Choir Practice times have been changed and it is now held at Holy Trinity on Fridays at 2pm. If you are interested in “making a joyful noise to the Lord” please come along – this doesn’t mean you have to be a good singer! Cassilis Visiting Cassilis visiting will be on Thursday 30 July to the school and for Bible Study then 13 and 27 August. If you would like to attend Bible Study or if you would like Rev’d Mandy to visit you in your home, please phone 65482218. Anglican Women’s Day At Daisy Budden’s home in Muswellbrook on Thursday 20th August, Father Peter Tinney, Samaritans Chaplain will be speaking about their Winter appeal. There will be soup and damper for all, and the day begins at 10.00am. Please contact Rev’d Mandy for transport, 6548 2218. Sentence of the Week “I am the living bread that came down from heaven” says the Lord. “Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” John 6.51 Thought for the Week Prayer is asking for rain. Faith is carrying an umbrella. Events for This Week Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity 7.30am Wednesday Evening Compline 5.30pm Friday 31 10am Eucharist at Holy Trinity No Family Service Saturday 1 August Sunday 2 9am Eucharist at Holy Trinity Please come and join us.

Jean Keeping


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More than just a post office! Closed this Saturday Please note that Merriwa post office will be closed this Saturday, 1st August due to Australia Post State Conference. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Special Coin and Stamp Offers We have been very fortunate in obtaining some low production items that are part of Australia Post’s celebration of 200 years. Priced from $9.95 to $119.95 they are all never to be repeated articles of quality and nostalgia. Isaac Nichols two coin set. Features a Perth Mint 41mm diameter 99.9% proof silver plus a smaller aluminium bronze coin showing Australia’s first Postmaster. Exceptionally presented in folding timber cabinet with brass hinges and inlaid magnets. Even more exceptional is that only 1000 of these sets have been produced (there are nearly 5000 post offices in Australia) and we got two – now one left for $119.95. Stamp-Coin sets. Another Australia Post exclusive with only 7500 produced of each. There are two different sets, one featuring an early posting box and the other a home delivery image. Each set has a stamp of the image plus a Perth Mint stamp-coin of 99.9% proof silver with the same image. Again, beautifully presented in timber box with grooved lid to give a stand-up display. At time of typing we have two of each left -$89.95. First Day Cover and coin. Uncirculated $1 coin “200 Years” bonded into “postie” photograph and inserted into FDC envelope. $14.95. Lovely presentation. A letter to Mary. First Day Cover of early post office with authentically reproduced letter plus typed copy of letter for easy reading. This 1843 letter exhibits the love of a husband in Dublin devastated by the deporting and imprisonment of his wife, Mary in Tasmania. It is a remarkable piece of Australian history. Individually numbered and only 15,000 produced at only $9.95 each. See all these magnificent keepsakes on display in our cabinets. High End Mobiles You can get from us a good (Nokia) mobile phone from only $59 but for those discerning types who like all the features and a sexy look take note of the following:

Sony Ericsson Z750i Next G. Flip with metallic surface in chrome or purple. 2MP camera with video, 2 displays, Bluetooth, FM radio, Sony M2 memory slot, MP3 tones. Now $149. Samsung Next G C5220. Flip phone with rural tick. 1.3MPx camera, media player with library, Bluetooth, speakerphone, micro SD slot. $195. LG TU 720 Shine. In maroon or black. Slider with sleek stainless steel body and mirror design. 2MP camera & video telephony, MMS, voice memo recording, MP3 player, Bluetooth, speakerphone, Micro SD memory slot. With headphones, $245. Next G LG slider KF390. In dark blue colour it has 2MPx camera, touch navigation, make video calls, MP3 & video player, Bluetooth, speaker, expandable memory and more. Available in Muswellbrook for $249, our price is $245. Come play with our samples! Travel Sim Card Finally you can take your prepaid mobile overseas and get cheaper call rates. Up to 75% off international roaming calls. Insert the TravelSim into your own mobile and call home for as low as 45cents a minute! Receive calls for free. Top up your credit overseas on the internet or with the actual phone. Payment by credit card or Pay Pal. The TravelSim is transferable between mobiles so you can give or sell it to your family or mates. This is new Smartcard technology and it should end the hassles of taking your mobile overseas – and paying a fortune for calls. We have the TravelSim in stock for $49.95. For more details checkout www.travelsim.net.au Passport Photographs Passport photo’s and photo’s for Workcover applications etc are now available at Merriwa post office. A set of 4 passport quality photographs cost $12.95. Merriwa PO is now your one-stop-shop for Australian Passport interview/applications and Workcover applications and renewals. Travel money too. If possible please call 6548 2042 to arrange a convenient time for your interview and photograph. This will help save time by avoiding busy periods. Postmasters thought for the week: A girl could be right when she thinks no man is good enough to marry her. She could also be left W.G.P.

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1041 Cullingral St - $335,000 * Situated 10kms from town on tar sealed road * 500m of river frontage, 17 acres fenced into 4 paddocks * Steel cattle yards, 4 bay garage & 20meg water allocation * Big 3 bedroom home, built-ins in 2 rooms * Open plan living area, R/C & comb fire, modern kitchen * Fully enclosed entertainment area overlooking the pool

CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY MERRIWAMERRIWA

What a busy time it has been over the past few weeks, beautiful warm days, crops are growing well and we have had plenty of travellers through town (great for business). Cross Country Merriwa travelled over to Mudgee for the Mudgee Field Days, we had a successful couple of days displaying all Parkland Products including UTV and Quad bikes, Oleo Mac Chainsaws, Tanaka Brush cutters, Parklander, Murray and Grass Hopper mowers, Parklander Chippers/Mulchers plus many other items. Our Oleo Mac chainsaws were very popular, they are Italian made, are of good quality and very well priced. We now have a large display of stock on offer at show price specials for the next month so call in and see what specials we have for you. Our NRMA office is currently selling CareFlight products, more stock should be arriving soon. We have some lovely Teddy Bears ranging from $5 to $60, caps, can holders all well priced and going to a good cause. Last month we ran a raffle which drew a lot of interest. The lucky winner of the CareFlight Pilot Bear was Kay Yates from Cassilis, congratulations Kay I hope you have found a lovely place for the beautiful big bear in your home. We have another CareFlight Bear currently being raffled, this time it is a Doctor Bear so pop in and grab a ticket before August 31 for you chance to win. Don't forget Pikey’s fantastic offer of $30,000 for thirty years in business. Check out our cars in Merriwa and Muswellbrook, if you find what you like and make a deal with Dominic you’ll go in the draw to win $30.000 on Christmas Eve.

Cross Country Merriwa

MERRIWA YOUTH SERVICES

provide the young people of Merriwa activities at the Youth Centre or at the Community Resource Centre. To find out more contact the Com-munity Worker on 6548 2109. Anyone aged 12-18 can participate.

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President: Paul Frampton 6548 5182 Vice Presidents: Tim Henderson 6548 2888 David Alker 6548 2095 Treasurer: Bryce Stokes 6548 3236

MERRIWA TYRE AND SERVICE CENTRE

Your local automotive mechanical repair and tyre tradesmen. Also repairs to small engines, quads, motor bikes, mowers and chainsaws.

Proprietors Glenn, Debbie & Brad Hunt 141 Bettington Street

MERRIWA

Phone: 6548 2078 Fax: 6548 2063

R & M Moore

Rural Support

Services

Phone/Fax 6548 2992 0427 153 446 0400 653 446 Email: [email protected] PO Box 162 Merriwa

ABN 84 044 570 209

All types of Rural Fencing Welding and Fabrication Contract slashing Bobcat and Tipper Hire Property Maintenance

and small building works Muster ing and a l l

associated cattle work Your local comprehensive

rural contracting service

Ph: 6548 2546 Fax 6548 2309 Mob 0427 482 546

Servicing the Merriwa District

Government funded Taxi Transport Services include: # Non-Emergency Transport # TTSS # DVA # HOOTS - Scone Subsidised Local Service: # Merriwa Sports Club

Hidden Valley

Homestead 6548 8588

[email protected] web: www.hiddenvalleyhomestead.com.au

For All Functions Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Business

lunches/dinners/meetings. Accommodation available :

Up to 11 people in ensuite rooms. Hidden Valley sponsors The Ringer

DR STOKESDR STOKES We have started our new diet programme. We have had a good number register. Anyone interested in starting needs to let us know now as we would like all to start together if possible.

We are very happy to be in our new surgery. As many of you know, Meredith Llewellyn has joined us as practice nurse. As time goes on we will be offering more formal antenatal care and will try to have a regular immunisation clinic. For the moment we will continue just to incorporate these into our normal surgery hours.

We have produced our first newsletter called the gold sheet. This is available at the surgery. These will be appearing regularly every two weeks and will have lots of useful information in them, for those of you who are keen to improve your health.

Dr Stokes

MCCONNELL'S THIS MCCONNELL'S THIS 'N' THAT'N' THAT

Relay for Life - Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back! I would like to start this week by mentioning the upcoming Relay for Life which will be held at the Merriwa Showground on Sat 5 and Sun 6 September. We have a team entered in this event and we are called Prices Lane Team. We currently have 16 members however if we have enough interested people we will be happy to register a second team we will need another 10 to 15 people so if you are interested let myself or Ray know and we will get you registered. I am sorry but due to people being away I haven't had a chance to contact every one in Prices Lane but please don't think that you have been forgotten, some people have chosen to get their own team together which is great but if you would like to join ours just let us know. Relay for Life is an overnight, community event where teams of 10 to 15 people participate in a relay-style walk to raise funds for the cancer council. If you don't feel that you can participate because of the walking or the time involved but would still like to help why not think about giving a donation. Both Ray and myself have a receipt book and will be only to happy to assist y o u i n g i v i n g a donation. Donations can also be left with any member of our team and they will pass it on, and we will send out a receipt. Team Members as at 27 July David and Bronwyn Redgate Ray, Carlita, Ebony, Jade, Matthew and Paige McConnell

Mark Whale Sharon Whitaker Emily, Megan and Matthew Wightman Sandra Peel Charlie and Glen Keane Last Friday 24th saw our team raise $688.65 from a Street Stall, raffle and 100 club. We still have a few 100 club tickets left to sell so if you are interested just drop in and pick a number. Our $50 Max's Country Cuts Voucher was won by Debbie Hunt (Neil). Our team would like to thank every one who supported us by cooking, purchasing goods and tickets. Thank you from Prices Lane team.

Carlita

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MERRIWA PETROLEUM

& AG SUPPLIES

Extensive range of rural products Household goods Supplier of Caltex fuel and oils Steel Fertilizer Bulk fuel deliveries available

Phone: 6548 2071 Merriwa Petroleum & Ag Supplies are

proud sponsors of the Merriwa Ringer

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Maria Cameron Ph 6548 7272

St Joseph’s Primary School

Merriwa

Curls & Swirls Dianne - Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat

Open from 9.30am

Waxing, lash & brow tinting available

Hair care products for home available

Call in for free consultations

129 Bettington Street Merriwa 6548 2499 or 6545 4151 a/h

All general freight Cattle Sheep, Wool Servicing Tamworth, Dubbo, Newcastle, Scone & surrounding areas. Supplying fence posts and stays Pick up Sydney depot every Thursday

Ph/Fax 6548 2663 Mobile 0408 293448 Reliable, Friendly service

HAY FOR SALE Oaten Wheaten Lucerne Straw

Supa Gas Agent

Positions Vacant

The following positions are potentially available at Papanui Open Range Eggs. Papanui is located 8km from Merriwa

on a sealed road. Not all positions will be filled – it will depend on the applications we

receive, these positions are somewhat interchangeable. Applications close August 15.

Position One Casual part time. Maintenance, fabrication and

construction duties. 1 to 2 days per week. Would suit a semi-retired person.

Resume to [email protected] or The Manager, “Papanui”, Merriwa 2329

Position Two Casual part time. Appox. 2 hours each late afternoon, egg collection

and dog feeding. Will suit a dog lover, with good observation skills.

Resume to [email protected] or The Manager, “Papanui”, Merriwa 2329

Position Three Full time jackeroo/jillaroo. No accommodation provided.

Will suit a keen young person who wants to learn about beef cattle and open range egg production. Instruction in general maintenance and

construction of farm plant items, plus grazing management, fencing and drought management skills.

Apply if you give 100% and have a positive attitude are fit and healthy and want to learn to think “outside the square”.

Write a letter to me detailing why you are the right person for this opportunity, include any prior work experiences and character

references. Send to [email protected] or

The Manager, “Papanui”, Merriwa. 2329

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REMIREMINDERNDER

Children and Baby wear Shoes and Joggers

Work Clothes, Boots & Hats

Fashion Jewellery & Accessories

Bed Linen, Quilts & Towels

Sewing, Embroidery, Beads & Patchwork supplies

Sporting Apparel Squash & Tennis Racquets

Merriwa Phone 6548 3023

Luggage, Handbags & Wallets

DI’S CLOTHING PATCHDI’S CLOTHING PATCH

Mens and Ladies Clothing

Dry Cleaning Service Available

Electrical Contractors Appliance Sales & Repairs

BH 6548 2303 AH 6548 2024 - 6548 2045

102a Bettington Street, Merriwa

Gold Licence No: EC 34206

Morgan’s Maintenance

HANDYMAN

Rural and domestic fencing Lawn and garden maintenance

(push and ride-on) Wood heater and mantle

installations General home maintenance and

upgrade Hourly rates available

Contact Roy Morgan 6548 2844

MERRIWA DISTRICT MERRIWA DISTRICT PROGRESS PROGRESS

ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION There are quite a number of projects currently happening in the community and Council last week provided the Association with some updated information. The Development Application for the Fitzroy Hotel has been approved. This project is of particular interest to the community as The Fitzroy is an important part of Merriwa history as well as a significant landmark in the town. A number of heritage and other issues have needed to be resolved, but it is hoped that the redevelopment will progress steadily from this point. An order has been placed for the Contractor to carry out modification works at the squash court building to accommodate the new Community Gym. The D.A. for the Hostel Activity Room has been approved and will go to tender shortly. Congratulations

to the Hostel staff on recently receiving Accreditation for the next three years. The next stage of upgrade work on the Willowtree Road has commenced. All work to the School of Arts stage area is complete including new stage curtains, lighting etc and the transformation is fantastic. New tables and chairs have been ordered for the Driver Reviver service. An amount of $10,000 has been provided in Council’s 2009/2010 budget for Merriwa Main Street upgrade and a local strategy is to be developed in conjunction with the Progress Association. Although no funding is available for additional sealing of Flags Road in 2009/2010, the sealing of the section of Flags Road from the town boundary to the racecourse will be given a high priority in the Strategic Plan for future works. The Association continues to lobby for extensions of community transport services available to Merriwa including services that would provide a more convenient link with Countrylink trains from Muswellbrook. An item of interest to all ratepayers! Council is currently protesting a State Government decision to include UHSC in a Regional Regulated Area which includes Outer Sydney and North East Coast. This decision means UHSC will be subject to a new Waste and Environment Levy which would be payable to the State Government. This new levy could result in increases in Council rates of up to 25% over seven years without any benefit to local ratepayers. You can get more information on Council’s web site. The Association meets at Merriwa RSL on the 4th Wednesday of the month commencing at 6pm. The Association’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 23rd September. All members of the community are cordially invited to attend any meeting. The Progress Association continues to work in a variety of ways for the best possible outcomes for our community.

Kerry A Hapgood Secretary MDPA


PO Box 111, Merriwa

Phone: (02) 6548 2109 Fax: (02) 6548 2340 Email ~ [email protected] Council Office Hours

9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Environmental Services

Health and Building Surveyors Available Wednesdays by

appointment, phone 6548 2109

Director Environmental Services Available by appointment, phone

6540 1136

RTA Agency Hours

9.00am to 4.00pm Enquiries - 132213 * On-Line Agency *

Tip Opening Hours

Merriwa Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday &

Monday (unless otherwise advised) 8am to 12noon & 1pm to 4pm

Cassilis Every Saturday (unless otherwise

advised) 8am to 4pm

Library Hours

Merriwa Branch Tue -10.30am -12.30pm

Wed - Fri - 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sat - 9.00am - 11.00am Enquiries - 6548 2207

Cassilis Branch Wednesday 10.30am - 1.00pm

Friday 3.00pm - 5.30pm Enquiries - 6376 1295

Visitor Information &

Resource Centre

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday

10am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3.30pm

Monday - Friday Tina Taylor

Saturday / Sunday Weekend Staff

Volunteers needed and most welcome.

Also a Centrelink Access Point

For more information contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2607

AUTHOR VISITS Charges: $1.00/child

Deborah Abela Merriwa: Tuesday 4th August 2009 at 10.30am Scone: Wednesday 5th August 2009 2 sessions—9.30am and 11.00am Murrurundi: Wednesday 5th August 2009 at 1.30pm

Simone Bailey CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS

Merriwa: Friday 14th August 2009 1.00pm – 2.30pm Afternoon Tea provided

RSVP: Phone your local Library

COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULE AUGUST 2009

Works & Technical Service Committee Tuesday, 11 August, 2.00pm

Development & Environmental Services Committee Tuesday, 11 August, 10.00am

Finance Committee Friday, 21 August, 1.00pm

Ordinary Council Monday, 24 August, 5.00pm Council Chambers, Scone All meetings are held at Council’s Scone Office, unless otherwise stated.

MERRIWA RESOURCE & VISITOR INFORMATION

CENTRE is currently seeking interested locals to volunteer in the Centre. If you are interested in meeting people, talking about your home town and Shire and connecting to the widewide web then we would like to hear from you. A couple of hours per week would be greatly appreciated. Basic computer training will be provided for those interested.

Contact: Tina Taylor on 6548 2607 or Belinda McKenzie on 6545 1526

URGENTLY NEEDED!

Calling for new members to join the Australia Day Committee. Meetings are held on a regular basis on Monday nights at the Council Chambers.

Contact: Kate Sommerlad

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Pe te r B r i t t f rom NSW Department of Sport and Recreation will be giving a presentation in Scone on Thursday evening at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Scone Office of the Upper Hunter Shire.

Peter wi l l be providing information on the department’s grant opportunities and tips on how to prepare a winning application. Everyone is encouraged to attend and if unable to travel to Scone for this purpose, Peter will aim to deliver a presentation for Merriwa in the future.

Please direct any enquiries to Amelia Hohnen, Community Grants Officer on 6540 1119 or email [email protected]



MERRIWA MAGPIES RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

President: Gaynor Blackadder Vice President:Roy Morgan Secretary: Anna Whaley Treasurer: Bruce Smith Publicity Officer: Kym Daniel

Meeting Sundays 3.00pm Merriwa Sports Club

[email protected]

A-One Plumbing

Plumber Drainer

Gasfitter LP Gasfitter

Lic No. 170907C Based in Merriwa

Free Quotes & Consultations

Phone 6548 3187

For all your stationery requirements

Magazines - Papers Cards - Wrap - Toys

Neville & Leanne Hook

6548 2031

The Cellar Door is open 7 days from 11am Address: 1583 Cullingral Rd

Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph/Fax: 6548 2417

VINEYARD #1 Choice for quality wine

Eftpos now available

PRESIDENT Loretta Cooper 6548 2679 SECRETARY Maree Sutton 6548 2199 TREASURER A Peebles - C Skehan

Day - Night - Junior

Competitions

Court Hire

MERRIWA ROTARY MERRIWA ROTARY CLUBCLUB

The Merriwa Rotary Club hosted its 41st Annual Changeover Dinner for 2009-10 at the Merriwa Sports Club with near on 70 people in attendance. Two Merriwa residents, through their generous volunteering endeavours, were awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow. This is the pinnacle of Rotary awards and is only awarded to worthy recipients who make substantial contributions to their communities and beyond. Congratulations to Rotarian Neil Hunt and Mr Michael Nutt. Your efforts have been appreciated by the Merriwa community and have now been recognised through this Paul Harris Fellow award. At the Changeover two new members were inducted into the club – Mr Michael Wheatley and our very first lady member, Helen Whale. Congratulations to you both and may you have many enjoyable years with Merriwa Rotary. The new board for 2009-10 is President Ross Craven; Vice President Bill Reynolds; Secretary Neville Hook; Treasurer Neil Hunt and the Directors are Dermot Shannon, Robert Goodear, John Sparrow, Barry Ghersi and John Shipway. The new board have set their sights for the year to continue to support Merriwa’s current programs through our local youth with long-term exchange, short-term New Zealand Exchange, RYLA, RYPEN, and RYAG programs high on the list.

These programs help our youth to look beyond the horizons of Merriwa and further their education not only academically but through personal development. The club would also like membership to increase and now that the big step of our first lady member, maybe some more females to join Helen. As last year, we will continue to improve Rotary Park and also some improvement to Rotary Skate Park with some plans in the development stage for more playground equipment for our young people of Merriwa. Any community members are welcome to attend Rotary Meetings which are held at the Sports Club every Tuesday night, 7pm for a 7.30pm dinner. If you would like to attend and check out what Rotary is all about ring any Rotarian on Mondays to book in your attendance. We would welcome new faces and especially new hands to help at our functions. We’re an easy going bunch and fun nights are the norm. We feel that the work we do is beneficial to our youth and also the community. Rotary does great work with some of our finances sent to help with Rotary Projects in third world countries. Come join us. Be a part of the 1.2 million Rotarians world wide and contribute to your community. You will be very welcome.

John Sparrow Publicity Officer


Plant the seed to read

Merriwa’s Community Reading Day Friday 28 August

Apex Park at 9.15 am

Once again everyone is welcome to a day where our community celebrates the importance of reading, singing

and talking to our children.

Listen and sing along with your children and grandchildren as they are entertained by Indigenous performers who will lead us in dancing, painting and storytelling activities. Join us as we hunt and gather

stories read to us by local community members and then return the stories to

‘Reggie’ our Reading Redback Spider.

Help plant the seed to read on our Reading Day.

We hope to see you there!


HANCKEL HAY SALES

All grades Small square &

ROUND bales WHITE & GREEN CHAFF

HAY CONTRACTING SMALL SQUARES &

ROUND BALES

Phone Darryl 6548 5168

Dr Bronwyn Dr Bronwyn StokesStokes MBBS

C/- Merriwa Hospital

Phone - 6532 5013

A.H. Phone - 6532

ALL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL REPAIRS &

ACCESSORIES

AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE

KEY CUTTING

Agent for:

TELSTRA MOBILENET PHONES CENTURY & YUASA BATTERIES

KANGAROO DETERRENTS ELECTROPHONE 2-WAY RADIOS

TANDY ELECTRONICS

DENNIS MORONEY 30 Bow Street Merriwa 2329

Work: 6548 2114 Mob: 0428 482 114

“United We Stand”

“THE VOICE OF

MERRIWA” Meet every 4th Wednesday

More on 6548 2948 or 6376 1165

ROGER GREENTREE SEPTIC TANK SERVICES

T/A POSVELLE PTY. LTD. ABN 27053940659

FULLY INSURED

Septic Tank Pumpouts

BASED IN MERRIWA

MOBILE: 0417 448 169

Tel: 6543 2433 Fax: 6542 5297

59 Brook Street, Muswellbrook 2333

also at 86 Bettington Street, Merriwa (Thursday from 10am - 12md)

NSW FIRE BRIGADENSW FIRE BRIGADE The NSWFB Merriwa needs old cars for rescue training. If you have a wreck we can use, please give us a call. Are you interested in becoming a Firefighter with the NSW Fire Brigades at Merriwa? A Retained Firefighter is an “on call” paid firefighter. Retained Firefighters are 'on call' from home or work rather than on duty at the station. Retained Firefighters respond to emergencies 24 hours a day. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from women, indigenous people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible to apply for a Retained Firefighter position you must: be available to attend fire calls and other

incidents live within a reasonable distance from

Merriwa Fire Station have good communication skills and be

able to work as part of a team meet the medical and physical

requirements of the job have a current NSW drivers licence; and be an Australian Citizen or Permanent

Resident. For more information on becoming a Retained Firefighter, contact the NSW Fire Brigades Bathurst Zone Office during business hours on 6331 6372 for an information package and application form, or visit our website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au Please call Captain Geoff Eyre on 6548 2054

Geoff Eyre

motor vehicle accidents bushfires hazardous material response storm and flood damage assistance community education and fire pre-

vention activities fire suppression (building & bush-

fires) rescue operations (including motor

vehicle accidents).

Firefighters undertake a wide range of duties including: Firefighters undertake a wide range of duties including:

motor vehicle accidents bushfires hazardous material response storm and flood damage assistance community education and fire pre-

vention activities fire suppression (building & bush-

fires) rescue operations (including motor

vehicle accidents).


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Call For Personalized Professional Service

RURAL PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

Scott Waters 0428 860 435 www.cwrural.com.au

Phone 4353 3606 Fax 4353 3304

Les Mobile 0408 434 566 Lyn Mobile: 0419 292 223 www.colleshomes.com.au

Whether a Granny Flat, First Home or Retirement,

Colles Manufactured Homes have a wide range of plans in various price

ranges. Homes designed for Low Maintenance Living.

McConnell’s

This ‘n’ That 6548 2889

Clothing Giftware for all

occasions Garden accessories

Authorised Thomas

Cook Dealer 118 Bettington Street

TRINITY MARKETSTRINITY MARKETS Hello again from your favourite op shop, Trinity Markets, where you can Dress for Less!! For opening hours and contact phone number, see our advertisement in this issue. New Wheelie Bin Thanks to all the kind people who have already left donations in our new wheelie bin, parked out the back of Trinity Markets shop. It’s a better option than leaving them on the footpath, if we’re closed. The bin will protect your donation from the weather etc., until the shop opens again and we can display the items for sale. What can I give? Anything saleable that is of no further use to you. It may be just the go for someone else. Clean clothing, pottery, toys, teddy bears and rabbits and other soft toys, crockery, nick-nacks . . .it’s all very much appreciated. If you’re cleaning out a cupboard,

shifting house, changing lifestyle, or in some other situation where you have more things than space to accommodate them, think of Trinity Markets. We appreciate your donations and our customers do too. Window Displays Hope you’re enjoying our window displays, the latest one features shades of orange and yellow, nice warm colours to brighten your footpath journey on these cold winter days. We usually create a new one each week, and it’s lots of fun putting them together. At Trinity Markets, no matter what we need to fit in with the display there’s always something just right. The choice is endless. Raffle Tickets Our meat raffle isn’t drawn until Friday July 31st, so there’s still time to invest in a ticket or two. At 20 cents, they have to be the best value in town. First prize is $20 worth of the meat of your choice, at Max’s Country Cuts butchery. Winter Woollies Along with practically every op shop in Australia we are experiencing an upturn in business, in these difficult economic times. If you have any spare winter woollies, beanies, warm scarves, warm socks, coats or cardigans, or nightwear and it’s just sitting in the cupboard, spare a thought for those less fortunate. If you don’t want your donation to be sold locally, you can leave it in the Samaritans bin located in Bow Street, on the northern side of Holy Trinity church grounds and it will be packed and sent to Newcastle. Otherwise, drop it into the shop, or in the wheelie bin out the back.

Vicki and Friends


RELAY FOR LIFE HAS COME TO MERRIWA

The Merriwa Relay for Life committee has been hard at work to make this year’s inaugural Relay event something to be remembered. Every five minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer and we are joining in the effort to find a cure and help give support to those journeying with cancer. Teams are forming all the way to Cassilis to enter this worthwhile fundraising opportunity. Money raised will help to further the Cancer Council’s vital research and education about this disease. Our theme is ‘Healthy Lifestyles’. Good food, fun and fitness will be our aim. Everybody in the community can get involved. When & Where: The Opening Ceremony will commence at 4pm Saturday 5 September 2009 at the Merriwa Showground, Dutton St. There will be a Survivors’ & Carers’ Lap and Afternoon Tea at 4pm Saturday with a Candlelight HOPE Ceremony at dusk. There will be entertainment for all ages, food, games, market stalls, camping out, fun, colour and plenty of community spirit! Relay for Life concludes with a Fight Back Ceremony at 9.30am Sunday 6 September 2009. For further information, or to join up with a team, contact: Leigh Buckland T: 02 4923 0700, M: 0418 430 686, E: [email protected] Registration costs $11.00 per person before 21 August 2009. From 22 August 2009 onwards $15.00 per person. Team Information Nights, Monday 3 August and 31 August 2009 at the Merriwa RSL, 7:30pm – 8:30pm


Dress for Less !!

Trinity Markets

Accessories, Books, Nick-Nacks Clothing for all the family

DONATIONS WELCOME!

Tues–Fri 10am – 1pm Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm

110 Bettington St. Merriwa 6548 2247

CHECK OUT

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OFF THE WALL OFF THE WALL VIDEOSVIDEOS

New Releases In-Store This Week – * Knowing Action-Thriller / M What Happens When The Numbers Run Out? When a professor stumbles on a set of coded numbers, written in 1959 and buried in a time capsule at his son’s school, he makes a startling discovery. The cryptic message predicts every major disaster of the past 50 years and holds chilling predictions about future catastrophes - the last of which hints at destruction on a global scale. Starring Nicholas Cage & Rose Byrne. * Watchmen Action / MA W h o w i l l s a v e u s n o w ? An adaptation of Alan Moore's landmark comic book series, Watchmen is set in a gritty and alternate 1985 America, in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" - which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union - is permanently set at five m i n u t e s t o m i d n i g h t . When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach, sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion - a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers - Rorschach

glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity... but who is watching the Watchmen? * Easy Virtue Drama-Comedy / PG An American woman with a failed marriage under her belt and an Englishman get swept up in a whirlwind romance in the South of France that ends with a shotgun wedding. The consequences of such whimsical behaviour become all too apparent when they travel to Britain to face his stuffy, traditional family. Starring Jessica Biel & Colin Firth. * Kill Switch Action / MA His rules. His way. No exceptions. A troubled detective travels to Memphis in order to track down a pair of serial killers. Starring Steven Seagal. Did You Miss These Titles – * Appaloosa * Punisher: War Zone * Duplicity * Righteous Kill * Lakeview Terrace Coming Soon – 6/8 - Confessions Of A Shopaholic 6/8 - Paul Blart: Mall Cop 6/8 - Green Street Hooligans 2 6/8 - Inkheart 13/8 - New In Town 20/8 - The International 20/8 - The Pink Panther 2 27/8 - Fast & Furious Jewellery & Gifts We have NEW Sterling Silver Earrings & Pendants In-store at great prices, come in & check them out. Coming Soon: Sterling Silver Nose Studs & a Guy’s Range of Rings, Ear Studs & Pendants.

Amanda & Mark


Merriwa Rugby Union Club The Bumble Bees

President: Nigel Wagstaffe 0419 354 425 Secretary: Ricky Roberts Treasurer: Robert Smith Vice President: Rob Whaley

Training Monday &

NRMA Membership Insurance & Road Service available

OPEN 6.30AM—6.300PM DAILY

AGENTS FOR

Ford cars, trucks & tractors Used vehicles & machinery Caltex fuels & oils All mechanical repairs

M A MACDONALD & CO

Established 1954

Accountants and Business Advisors

We specialise in Taxation, Accounting for Business & Rural

Enterprises

Telephone for appointment 6548 2226

Sydney Toll Free: 1800 252 972

NSW Rural Fire Service Liverpool Range Zone

Upper Hunter, Liverpool Plains & Gunnedah Shires

Phone: 1800 081 166 Fax: (02) 6747 1489

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MERRIWA PHARMACYMERRIWA PHARMACY Getting to the bottom of pain relief This month we’ve been reflecting on the exploits of three American astronauts 40 years ago; but it’s also interesting to consider what happened much closer to home nearly 240 years ago. Just like the moon watchers of 1969, Captain James Cook was looking skyward when not quite by accident, but certainly secondary to his main aim, he came across the east coast of Australia. In 1769 Captain Cook’s primary role was to observe the transit of Venus. His ‘discovery’ the following year of what he named New South Wales led to the visit and permanent settlement of Arthur Phillip’s First Fleet 18 years later. Philip sailed into Botany Bay just a few days before French navigator, the Comte de La Perouse. It’s debatable if the French had arrived before the British whether the Tour de France would include Australia; however, different timing of events in 1815 really would have meant our red, white and blue flag may have had a very different design. Apparently at a critical stage during the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon returned to his quarters to seek relief from the pain of his haemorrhoids. Whether relief was gained we don’t know, but we do know that for the ‘little general’ the battle was lost. No time is convenient to suffer with haemorrhoids; and how many emperors today are similarly discomforted is hard to say, but Napoleon had been all day in the saddle, and any horse rider would surely say that having haemorrhoids is not much fun. The reality is, of course, having haemorrhoids is no fun for anyone – it’s a very sensitive issue in more ways than one. Haemorrhoids are just like varicose (swollen) veins inside or around the anus. They are very common, with 80% of people estimated to have suffered with haemorrhoids at some time in their lives. Symptoms include pain and irritation – the pain is usually a dull ache, often worse when passing a bowel motion; and the irritation is usually a burning, itching sensation. Fortunately these symptoms can generally be treated effectively with medicines, diet and attention to hygiene. Rectal and anal discomfort can also be caused by conditions other than haemorrhoids. Therefore, if we are

unsure whether haemorrhoids are actually the cause of the discomfort, we should see our doctor in the first instance. Non-prescription topical preparations containing combinations of local anaesthetics, corticosteroids, astringents and healing agents are soothing and give at least temporary relief of symptoms – they should normally be used twice a day and after each bowel motion. However, long term relief may need some diet and lifestyle modification. Constipation or straining to pass a bowel motion are common causes of haemorrhoids, so judicious use of laxatives can be useful in addition to an increase in fibre and fluid intake. We should also recognise that medicines (often prescribed medicines) can be a cause of constipation. Your pharmacist can advise you if this is likely to be the case. With this in mind, paracetamol is the first choice ‘over the counter’ oral analgesic to relieve the pain of haemorrhoids. So-called compound pain relievers containing codeine should be avoided as they can also cause or aggravate constipation. Keeping the area around the anus clean will help reduce itch and irritation. As soap can itself cause irritation to the already sensitive area, non-soapy cleansers are a better option, as are the use of flushable moist towelettes instead of toilet paper. If you want to participate in the equestrian events at the next Olympics, perhaps cycle to the local shops, or even sit down for dinner without too much discomfort, check out the Haemorrhoids fact Card. It’s available from Merriwa Pharmacy. There are other relevant cards: Fibre and Bowel Health, Constipation and Pelvic Floor Exercises.

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In my last article I drew some ire from electricity consumers by commenting that electricity in Australia is cheap, never the less I repeat: it is cheap, at least by world standards Everything is comparative, for instance in Europe it is about twice our price. In Australia it is sometimes supplied very cheaply, particularly to any industry which uses big chunks of it and even more so if there also happens to be competition between various Australian states as to where the factory is to be located, the aluminium industry being perhaps the most extreme example. Therefore the Europeans, who are happy to have us supply them with cheap aluminium, at the same time criticise us for producing it with environmentally unfriendly coal fired power stations, which you might think a trifle hypocritical. The fact is that much of Australia, and particularly the Hunter Valley, is blessed (or cursed!) by vast quantities of good easily accessible thermal coal alongside abundant water with big population centres close by, the ideal recipe for cheap power if the environmental damage is not factored in. Of course if it is then the cost of producing electricity is much greater, and the purpose of the proposed gradually increasing carbon emission taxes is to eventually factor in all that extra cost so it appears electricity prices will inevitably continue to rise for many years. There is the possibility of evolving technology to extract carbon dioxide from the smoke stacks of our coal fired power stations and sequester it underground, hoping it will stay there forever, thus enabling us to continue to generate power with coal. The Federal government must have some faith in the process because it has contributed about $100 million towards research, however even if achievable it will be an expensive process because it involves not only extracting the gas but piping it to a suitable place, perhaps far away, and pumping it underground. Some environmental gurus say research into sequestering is a waste of time and money because if the money were to go into (say) solar generation research the overall jobs created would be more than those lost if the whole industry were shut down, mines, power stations, the lot, something which some would like to see happen tomorrow. Well maybe, but I doubt it. We were told something similar when the saw mills around Coolah, Baradine and Pilliga were closed down, that tourism would generate more jobs than were lost. Again maybe, but I have not seen much evidence of it. In any case, our comparatively small population dictates that large scale tourism in Australia must depend on great numbers of overseas tourists, which in turn depends on air travel, and I have thought for some years that the

future of the aircraft industry as we know it today is doubtful. Once the present global financial crisis is over we are again likely to see rapidly escalating fuel prices, probably such that many tourists will go somewhere closer to home, not only because of the extra cost of going to Australia, the end of the world, but also the growing reputation of aircraft for causing quite extreme environmental damage. Corollary: Perhaps Qantas shares are not a good long term investment. The next on the list of possible means of power generation is atomic (fission) power, though the opposition to this is so fierce it sometimes reaches an almost religious zeal. Therefore this source of power may not be worth discussion since no amount of argument is likely to be even considered by these zealots which makes it unacceptable, even if only politically. This seems a pity as I have always felt that all issues should be considered in a sober objective fashion, including that much of the world’s energy is already being generated in this fashion, including France, where atomic power generates 70% of their requirements. Chernobyl is often held up as the awful example, but this is rather like refusing to buy a Ford Falcon because the Model T Ford was such a crude, unsafe car by 2009 standards; or perhaps by comparing the Falcon to such Communist motoring disasters as the Trabant, a vehicle which only went when it wanted to, which was not often. Chernobyl was a disaster, a nuclear Trabant right from its conception, ill designed, poorly constructed and badly managed. These factors, combined with the particularly gross mismanagement in the last few hours before the reactor’s failure, created the final catastrophe which was further exacerbated by the Russian attempt to conceal it, though it is difficult to understand how they could have hoped to do so with an easily detectable radio active cloud spreading over much of Europe. It is worth considering that carcinogenous particles emitted from coal fired power stations are considered to cause more cancers than are ever likely from atomic power stations, though of course it can be further argued that this is simply another reason to phase coal out in favour of other more benign forms of power generation. Another reason is that disposal of the radio active waste is still an unsolved problem, though as noted in the last article possible future fusion generators could use this waste while producing negligible waste of its own. In any case, if we ever get to the fusion generation stage, it seems likely that a small part of it will include a fission component and therefore may again be politically very difficult.


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MERRIWA HARDWAREMERRIWA HARDWARE Welcome back to everyone. While some parents are sad that the kids have gone back to school, I'm sure there are some that are relieved! Anyway, it's back to business as usual. Unfortunately, I missed the last issue of the Ringer last term, so I couldn't fill in any more gaps for those of you that are interested in the continuing speculation of Merriwa Hardware. Just to refresh your memory, this is the story so far. Late in June we announced that Merriwa True Value Hardware was having a quick Closing Down Sale. This sale went ahead with lots of speculation about different things. Now while Merriwa True Value Hardware might be closing, Merriwa Hardware will continue. We will still carry a great range of stock to try to satisfy all of your hardware needs. The only thing that will change will be the signage, and at the time of writing, I'm still waiting for it to be done.

In the interim, we are having a bit of a cleanout, and have a plethora of clearance specials with savings from 15% and a couple of things with over 50% off! There is a heap of bargains to be found right throughout the store. Relay For Life is happening in September and we have entered a team to take part in this very worthwhile cause. Relay For Life is a fundraising event for The Cancer Council. We all know someone who has been affected either directly or indirectly by cancer, and the cancer Council do an enormous amount of work, not only in cancer research but also support for cancer sufferers and thier families. There are 7 teams at last count, here in Merriwa, so support any of these teams in any way you can, as all of the teams are trying to raise money for the same cause. All donations $2.00 and over are tax deductable. When you are in the hardware next time, feel free to drop your spare change into the tin sitting on the counter. Thank you to everyone who supported our street stall by either cooking or through purchasing cakes ect. That's it for this week. as usual, I'm out of time.

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The Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Friday 14 August, 2009. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Nurses Quarters building, entrance from McRae Street, at 2pm and will be followed by afternoon tea. Members please bring a SMALL plate of food. This meeting will be our Zone Representative, Freddy Bird’s, last official meeting with Merriwa. Freddy has held this position for 12 years and now has to relinquish her role (12 years is the maximum). Her 12 years is up early 2010. She will hand over the reins to her successor at the Regional Conference. Freddy has been a great Rep. and it will be sad to see her go. Our AGM guest speaker will be Kelly Moylan who is a member of the Cessnock Breast Cancer Support Group. Kelly will tell us of her Cancer Survival Journey. We invite all the community and members to attend our AGM and hear Kelly’s story as well as the happenings of the Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary. Become a member for $3 and help support our wonderful Merriwa MPS. A presentation will be made at the meeting to our MPS officials, from the Auxiliary, to commemorate the completion of our beautiful new complex. A tour will take place at the end of afternoon tea for those who wish to check out our facility. See you at our AGM. We thank you for your continued support.

Elaine Sparrow Secretary

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We can still say YES to any donations that will sell at our coming fete. If you can cook some cakes, have any plants or produce you can give, clean out your cupboards and sheds for any white elephant goods or have some craft items that we could sell we say THANK YOU for your kind support. Give Kay Taylor or Elaine Sparrow a ring and we will collect anything you wish to donate to our Hospital Auxiliary Fete. Our fete has almost caught up with us. Next Saturday 8 August, will see a carnival atmosphere in the hospital grounds. Entertainment for the kids will be run by our Merriwa Youth Group with face-painting; fingernail-painting; decorate and paint your own plastic mould; sack races; egg & spoon races; crazy hair do’s and lots more. The adults don’t get left out either. Do some toe- tapping while you listen to the Ray Boys play some fabulous music. To take care of the tummy rumbles we will have our Merriwa Fire members serving you hot chips; the Merriwa Rotary Club will be helping Alec Taylor cook up the steaks, sausages and kebabs; the Merriwa Guild Ladies will serve some delicious Devonshire Teas; the CWA Ladies will serve a scrumptious sit-down luncheon. You won’t be hungry after that lot!!!! Of course the bargains will be there as well !!!! Find Diane Byfield amongst the biggest white elephant stall you will ever see and grab some bargains. Kay Taylor and her helpers will sell some yummy cakes and the like. Lenore Taylor has had her workers sewing for weeks to give you a good array of crafty items to buy for yourself or a beautiful gift for someone special. Brian Selby will sell you plants and produce. I’ll be helping Brian but don’t ask me the name of the plant – your guess will be as good or better than mine. I’ll sell the kids

some show bags and everyone can take part in the Tombola Draw. Give me $2, then draw a ticket from the barrel and we’ll find the bottle / bag that has your corresponding number – and it’s yours. Weather permitting it will be a great day for the whole community. Weather NOT permitting we will see you all at the School of Arts where we will transfer all the goods and still entertain you. So come on Merriwa, rain, hail or shine, we are hoping to see all 2000plus residents come to our FETE on Saturday 8th August, 2009 starting at 10am in the Hospital Grounds. All money raised goes back into our community MPS which is bigger, brighter and better than ever before. It’s a great facility. With the proceeds and our existing funds, we will be purchasing some of the latest equipment which will benefit patient, staff and the doctors. Some of this equipment will stop the need of our community to drive long distances to get certain procedures done. With this equipment we can ‘stay-at-home’ and use our own Merriwa MPS technology. COME ONE !!! COME ALL !!! See you at the FETE.

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MERRIWA CWAMERRIWA CWA The next meeting will be Monday August 10, 10.30am. New members are always welcome. Our International Day will be held on Wednesday August 12.

The country of study this year is Egypt. The children from both schools will display posters and give a presentation on what they have learnt about Egypt. There will also be a guest speaker, so pop this date into your diary and join us for lunch.

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JEANS FOR GENES DAYJEANS FOR GENES DAY We Are Supporting Jeans For Genes Day Friday 7 August 2009. Why ?To provide funds for research into developing treatments that may prevent diseases in children such as muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and cystic fibrosis, to name a few. How Can I support It? Get your badge early so that you can wear it on Jeans for Genes Day. We now have $4 baby pins/badges for sale as well as $3 wrist bands for sale at Pre-school and Activity Centre. We are all very lucky. Let’s help to ensure more families share children with good health in the future. Thanks for your support! An opportunity to support research into childhood diseases.

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StallStall On behalf of St Joseph's Parents and Friends, I would like to thank the wonderful Merriwa community for supporting our recent street stall. It is always such a pleasure to meet with people who are so positive and supportive of our local schools. Thank you to the lovely Mums whose children have long left our school, for your delicious cooking and generous donations. Thanks to all our parents who cooked and worked on the stall, your help is much appreciated. A special mention to Margaret Coorey - you are a treasure!! Thanks for working on the stall. The raffle will be drawn on Grandparents Day on 31 July at St Josephs School. Winners of the 100 Club were: !st $50 Deirdre Peebles 2nd $30 Boyd Brothers (Max and Marie Barwick's grandchildren) 3rd $20 Hamish Cameron Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing all our much loved grandparents on Friday 31 July.

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MERRIWA CWAMERRIWA CWA Merriwa CWA will be holding their Agriculture and Environmental Day in the CWA rooms on Tuesday 4 August 9.30am for 10am start. There will be a guest speaker. Our topics for study this year are: 1) Wheat 2) The Australian Heath Family of

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Saturday 25 July Saturday Members Jackpot 9402 not won next week $350 Winners Jackpot 85678 not won next week $320 Free Tickets Ray Parkes Dinner Adele Fear Monthly Prize Loretta Cooper Bowls Raffle Loretta Cooper Sunday 26 July Sunday Members draw No 9417not won next week $300. $20 one off prizes No9416not won & No 9418 not won. TPL 06/00262 Transport Service is available Friday and Saturday Don’t take the risk and drive when for $2 per person you can be chauffeured home. To access the transport service you must book through the Sports Club to check availability of the service. Bingo Every Thursday Night commences 7:00pm. Win Sporties Vouchers $5, $20, $50 + fruit, veg and meat trays. Saturday 15 August “Dee Blundell”. Free show. The Sporties Chinese/Australian Restaurant Open for Lunch and Dinner. Lunch Specials Open 5 1/2 days. Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon – 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5:30pm to 9:00pm. For bookings and takeaway phone Simon on 6548 3228. Lady Bowlers News The last few weeks has seen us playing on our home green.

We held two mufti days. Winners on Wednesday 15 July were Loretta Cooper and Jim Furze. The raffle was won by Pat Quigley. Wednesday 22 July winners were Merle Coluccio, Shirley Hayes and Col Constable. The raffle was won by Merle. Scone RSL Association Day has been cancelled Coming up Wednesday 5 August Mufti Day Wednesday 12 August District Presentation Day at Denman Wednesday 19 August Muswellbrook RSL Gala Day. Wednesday 26 August Merriwa Gala Day. Next Monthly meeting Monday 10 August 2:30pm

B & JR Ladies Golf News Next Wednesday 7:45am for 8:00am hit off 9 or 18 holes can be played. Come along and join its FUN. All welcome. Ladies Golf Championships have been successfully completed and we are pleased to announce that Captain Di is the Ladies Club Champion for 2009. Di showed her superiority on the golf course by leading every round of the championship. Di had numerous birdies and a couple of gobblers and impressed us with her accuracy. It was great to watch. Sue put up a good fight in the third round to erode Di’s nine stroke lead to just two strokes but Di was the most

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Mens Bowls The AGM was held on the 26 July at the ‘Sporties’ and all positions were filled. President - Phil Rush Secretary/Treasurer - Des Snelgrove Senior Vice President - Ken Bevan Jnr Vice President - Peter Gallagher Jnr Vice Pres - Greg Watson Games Organiser - Alex Perkins Selectors - Ken Bevan, Peter Gallagher A General meeting will be held every 1st Saturday morning of the month at 10.00am at the ‘Sporties’. The first meeting being held on the 1/8/09 at 10.00am, followed by social bowls at 11.00 with a sausage sizzle after.

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CLUBCLUB 12.7.09 Merriwa v Raymond Terrace at home. Merriwa played as a team with a professional attitude, passing the ball well in attack and getting back on the mark quickly in defence. A huge win for Merriwa. Final score Merriwa 60 defeated Raymond Terrace 6. TRIES– Zach 2, Rodney, Ben, Austo, Brock, Pitty, Binksy and Judd. TACKLES– Ben, Zach, Layto, JH, Nathan, Austo and Matt Mead. HIT UPS– Nathan, Binksy, Zach, Pitty, Ben and Layto. Frampton Freight Man of the Match– Zach Bits n Pizzas Players Player– Zach Tassell’s Financial Planning Most Tackles– Ben Morgan’s Maintenance Encouragement Award- Nifty. 19.7.09 Merriwa v Muswellbrook away. The game looked more even than the score. The Magpies had with some dropped balls and minor mistakes in attack but their defence held strong. Final score Merriwa defeated Muswellbrook 44 to 4. TRIES- Zach 4, Binksy 2, Austo, Reg, Jacque and JH. TACKLES– Austo, Ben, Zach, Pitty, Binksy and JH. HIT UPS– Ben, Pitty, JH, Jacque, Jake, Rod and Judd. Frampton Freight Man of the Match– Zach Bits n Pizzas Players Player– Ben Hunter Mutual Most Hit Ups– Pitty Morgan’s Maintenance Encouragement Award– Nathan. 25.7.09 Merriwa v Murrurundi away. Playing Murrurundi is always an even odds game. Both clubs only having a reserve grade in the comp and communities alike, the game is of kindred spirits and an entertaining battle to watch. A lot of action mid field for most of the game with both teams defence working well. Merriwa came out the victors on the day defeating Murrurundi 32 to 12.

TRIES– Ben, Zach, Nifty, Austo and Jake. TACKLES– Ben, Zach, Brock, Austo, Matt Morgan, JH, Binksy and Tudes. HIT UPS– Ben, Zach, Pitty, Austo, Jacque, Bruce and JH. Frampton Freight Man of the Match– Mark Tudor Bits n Pizzas Players Player– John Henry Hunter Mutual Most Hit Ups– Ben M o r g a n ’ s M a i n t e n a n c e Encouragement Award– Brock. Merriwa has now had 6 wins in a row and with only 2 games left to play before the finals they are firmly placed 4th on the ladder. The Magpies are certainly looking good for a finals burst. Next weekend we have a bye then we play Greta Branxton at home. So make your way down to watch your local team on the 8th of August at 3pm for their LAST HOME GAME of the season.

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Tennis AGM Wednesday 19 August 2009 at 6.00pm at the Merriwa Sports Club. All members are encouraged to support this meeting. The Junior tennis competition was finalised on 8 July 2008. All players have improved their tennis. Congratulations to all players. I’m very proud of you all. Winners of the competition are Team 2 Travis Sutton, Sam Constable, Alex Kirk, Taylah Blackadder Runners up are Team 3 Lachlan Kemp, Josh Constable, Riley Deasy, Maddilyn Blackadder. Most consistent players are Travis Sutton, Taylah Blackadder. Most improved players Lachlan Kemp, Maddilyn Blackadder. Encouragement Award goes to Cara Hunt.

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