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MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 28 March 2013

Published by: MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

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

Issue 8Issue 8: : Thursday 28 March 2013

Congratulations Michelle Pala

It seems that Merriwa Ringer’s Photo Competition is reaching further than Merriwa and surrounding towns as the winning entrant comes from East Maitland.

With over 40 interesting entries for this month, it was hard to choose the best photo! Check out the photos at Merriwa Pharmacy and on the school website in the coming weeks.

The next topic is Bush Dancing - sponsored by Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces.

Suggestions from the sponsors for this topic could include: horses running and shaking head, peacocks with feathers upright, chooks scratching or dusting themselves, dogs playing, sheep running through a race, children at dancing lessons, old time dancing etc. Think outside the square for this one!


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Seniors Week culminated in a performance by primary students to our senior citizens on Friday. Students from Merriwa Central School and St Joseph’s Primary performed at the RSL Club before an appreciative audience.

WHAT IS GONSKI?

The Gonski Review was the most comprehensive investigation of the way schools are funded in Australia in almost 40 years. It was commissioned by the Federal Government and conducted by an expert panel headed by senior businessman David Gonski. The final report was released in February 2012.

Gonski found Australia is investing far too little in education and, in particular, in public schools. As a consequence, too many students are missing out on the resources they need and there are growing gaps in the achievements of students from different backgrounds.

Gonski recommended a $5 billion a year injection of funding into public and private schools (75 per cent to public schools) and an overhaul of the way t h e m o n e y i s distributed to ensure it is going where it is most needed.

The public campaign “I give a Gonski” is aimed to encourage the implementation of the Gonski recommendations.

Important Dates

2013 APRIL

UNIFORM ORDER

As the weather starts to cool off we have had a number of inquiries about school spray jackets. The P&C has sent information out to parents in regard to ordering spray jackets and jerseys. These are the only items of school uniform which cannot be purchased at Di’s Clothing Patch.

PARENT TEACHER REMINDER

Parent teacher interviews will be held next Tuesday afternoon between 3.30-7.30pm. Information regarding interviews was sent home last week. If you are unable to make these interview times, please contact the office to request an alternative appointment time with your child’s teacher.

Darren Noonan Principal

Monday 1 Easter Monday—No school

Tuesday 2 Year 10 mock interviews

Primary parent/teacher interviews – 3.30 to 6.30pm

Secondary parent/teacher

interviews – 5.00 to 7.30pm

Friday 5 Primary Zone Cross Country -

Muswellbrook Public School

Monday 8 Year 12 Exams (all week)

Wednesday 10 Zone Secondary Cross Country -

Rose Park, Muswellbrook

Friday 12 Rewards Day

Last day for term 1

MAY

Wednesday 1 Students return for term 2

Merriwa Central School P&C

meeting – Merriwa RSL Club,

7.00pm

Students performing at Seniors Citizens

luncheon.



PRIMARY NEWS

Last week was a very busy week at the primary campus! Students participated in many activities at school and in the town.

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

The school Cross Country carnival was held on Tuesday 19 March. Students began their races at the local sport field and travelled along the dirt road beside the golf course. Students 7 years and under ran around the netball courts and finished with a final lap of the field.

Our older students continued along the dirt road and ventured onto the golf course at different intervals, depending on their age. Students 8, 9 and 10 years of age ran 2km while students 11, 12 and 13 years ran 3km. It was wonderful to see everyone cheering each other on and we all had a great day.

We look forward to our place winners aged 8 years and up representing the school at the zone cross country carnival on Friday 5 April. The house winner for Cross Country was Wentworth, well done!

The fundraiser for the Cross Country is still being totalled but so far has reached over $1000! Thank you to all the people who have kindly sponsored our students.

Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help on the day: Belinda Keane, Lucy Johnson, Tracy Boyle and Jacky Zammit.

Thank you also to Alex Addams for offering to put your dogs inside while the Cross Country was being run so that they didn’t scare the students. Also, thank you to the Upper Hunter Shire Council for all their help and support.

WINNERS

7 years and under

1 Dylan Keane Brooklyn Blackadder

2 Jyeson Pike Ellie-May Whitby

3 Damien Constable Kaitlyn Smith

8/9 years old

10 years old

11 years old

12/13 years old

1 Logan Pike Madison Nauruschat

2 Jack Fairhall Kyarne Sampson

3 Aaron Hamson Samantha Bristow

1 Kyle Edens-Rosa Joanne Hamson

2 James Bristow Heather Webster

3 Harrison Amidy Mackenzie Blackadder

1 Benjamin Nebauer Elly Blackadder

2 Jackson Keane Libbie Towell

3 John Hamson Alana Smith

1 Benjamin Keane Alicia Clydesdale

2 Joseph Whaley Victoria McNaught

3 Lachlan Walker Sarah-Jayne Whitby

Elly Blackadder gets cheered on as our first winner for the girls.

The boys begin the 8, 9 and 10 years race.



HARMONY DAY WITH THE ROAR SQUAD

On Wednesday 20 March Mr Johnston and the ROAR boys visited the primary campus for sport. Our students were split into groups and led by the ROAR team in a variety of Indigenous games. Students had a great time and really enjoyed spending time engaging in fun, physical activities with their peers. Thank you to Mr Johnston and all the ROAR boys for your time and effort. We look forward to doing it again!

SCRIPTURE SHOW

On Wednesday afternoon students participated i n a n E a s t e r p r e s e n t a t i o n coord inated by Reverend Michael, Sister Brigid, Aunty B a r b r a , a n d Reverend Pat. We sang some songs together and listened to the tales and lessons connected with Easter. Some of our senior students

were chosen to participate in parts of the p r e s e n t a t i o n i n c l u d i n g carrying the cross for the presentation.

At the end of the show students w e r e v e r y t h ank f u l t o receive an Easter treat handed out by Aunty Barbra. We are very grateful for the time given every fortnight to run Scripture lessons and activities and enjoy the show at the end of each term. We look forward to continued scripture lessons next term.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Our students continue to dazzle us with their improvements every week. This week we were proud to award our students with some classic Australian stories, care of our P&C and their book donations. Last week’s award winners were: Kindergarten - Tahlia Dewson 1/2 – Damien Constable 2/3 – Tamika Drury 4/5 – Kyle-Jacen Edens-Rosa (absent) 5/6 – Tiara-Anne Edens-Rosa (absent)

The girls 7 years and under begin their race.

John Whitby works with Zane Smith and Brayden Claxton.

Students enjoy listening to Aunty Barbra.

Lovely Easter treats.

Some teacher favourites were in this week’s book prize collection.



SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT

Friday finished our week with a bang as the primary Fife Band and classes performed for Senior’s Week in the RSL auditorium. We were proud to see the Fife Band continue the long tradition held in the school, as new participants in the band were led by this year’s captain, Sarah-Jayne Whitby. They all did a wonderful job. All classes performed very well and had a lot of fun. We would like to thank the Merriwa Senior Citizens Pensioners Association for inviting us to attend and share in the celebrations.

Rebecca West Assistant Principal

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION REPORT

NURA GILI VISIT

On Monday we were very fortunate to be selected by the University of NSW to host a Light and Fire presentation form the Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs. Leearna and Danielle spoke to our Indigenous students from years 10, 11 and 12 about University Pathways and planning for their future.

It was a very enjoyable two hour session that provoked a lot of thinking and helped our students identify alternative options for accessing tertiary education. The visit also promoted the University of NSW Winter S c h o o l program for I n d i g e n o u s students to e x p e r i e n c e University life first hand.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Name: Craig Walker

Year: 9

Favourite Subject: Woodwork

Extra-Curricular activities: Craig spends most of his free time helping out at home, which he enjoys immensely.

Best Personal H igh D is t inc t ion in Achievements: Geography exams. Future Goals: He is hoping to continue the family tradition and go into farming in the future.

Year Advisor’s Comment: Craig is a mature young man who always has a witty anecdote to share. I look forward to watching him succeed in his future endeavours.


Previously we have had two of our students attend the program and from all reports it is a fantastic experience all round.

Any eligible students from years 10-12 can collect an application form from Mr Johnston if they have not already done so.

CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

Next term as part of our Staff Professional Training we will be undertaking Cultural Awareness training led by Leigh Ridgeway. This will take place on Monday 29 April and parents are more than welcome to attend the day!

If you are interested in attending please contact me at the school by Friday 12 April so that I can inform Leigh of final numbers ahead of time.

HARMONY DAY

Last week ROAR hosted Harmony Day activities for our year K-6 students. We ran traditional Indigenous games from across Australia that increased awareness of traditional culture whilst also building athletic and communication skills for all age levels. Some of the games were


ROAR Athlete Profile

ROAR - Respect. Ownership. Awareness. Rewards

Name: Joseph Whaley Year Group: 6 Why I want to be in ROAR: I would like to learn about Respect and all the other characteristics in ROAR Favourite Subject: PE Favourite sport: Footy Favourite team: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Favourite Player: Ben Barba Personal sporting highlight: Making it to Zone in nearly all of

my sporting events. Who inspires you?: My sister because she sets goals

for herself, followed her dreams and got even further.

Advice to young players: Never give up.

Bowitgee which focuses on running and passing, Arrkene Irreme which is similar to kanga cricket, Diyari Koolchee Gorri which develops throwing accuracy and connecting with moving targets.

Our leaders on the day d i d a fantastic job as always. H a r m o n y Day is the f i r s t opportunity each year for our new ROAR members to step up into a supported leadership role and they continue to excel. Thank you to Mr Grant for your organisation and coordination of the activities, as well as Mr Creamer and the primary teachers who helped supervise and encourage the leaders and competitors on the day.

A special thanks also to Trudie Byfield from our



sponsor Hunter Mutual for joining in on the day and experiencing first hand how our ROAR boys operate. We look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

Adam Johnston Deputy Principal

SECONDARY SPORT REPORT

Last Wednesday afternoon the secondary department organised its annual Cross Country event. Like previous years, our course sees competitors run along Halls Road, Rifle Range Road, through the Common to Flags Road and back to the top oval. In very warm and sunny conditions, our students competed in 3km, 4km, 6km and 8km races dependent upon their age divisions. It was pleasing to see most students participate to their greatest ability, being sun safe and being safe with their water consumption throughout the event.

The first boy to complete his event was William Taylor, a Year 12 student who represents Lawson House. He competed in the 17 years boys division and finished 6km in around 24 minutes. Callum Telfer (from Blaxland House) finished 2nd place overall.

The first female student to finish was 14 year old Anastasia Martin (Oxley House) who competed over the 4km course. The second female student home was Taylah Blackadder, from Blaxland House, who participated in the 15 year age division.

There were a number of fine performances from our students including Lachlan Walmsley, Connor Constable, Hamish Cameron, Isaac Austin as well as Manda Sormaz, April Eipper, Elaina Sormaz, Alkira Tritton and Cody Marshall-Parker.

The following students are this year’s Age Champions and Runners Up.

Age

Division

Female

Champion

Female

Runner Up

12 Abby Dewson

(Lawson)

Tarah Cox

(Wentworth)

13 Elaina Sormaz

(Lawson)

Shai

Blackadder (Blaxland)

14 Anastasia Martin

(Oxley)

April Eipper

(Wentworth)

15 Taylah

Blackadder (Blaxland)

Manda

Sormaz (Lawson)

16 Billie-Jane Hoole

(Wentworth)

Elizabeth

Hagley (Lawson)

17 Cody Marshall-

Parker (Wentworth)

Alicia Medd

(Blaxland)

Open Paige Haydon

(Oxley)

Amy Nicholls

(Blaxland)

Age

Division

Male

Champion

Male Runner

Up

13 Austin

Constable (Blaxland)

Dylan Cox

(Blaxland)

14 Callum Telfer

(Blaxland)

Hamish

Cameron (Blaxland)

15 Lachlan

Walmsley (Blaxland)

Connor

Constable (Blaxland)

16 Isaac Austin

(Blaxland)

Jay-me Taylor

(Lawson)

17 William Taylor

(Lawson)

Cameron Tritton

(Oxley)

Open Blake Ellis

(Blaxland)

Elijah Kiely

(Lawson)


In the end, Blaxland was the champion house. Their elite runners were too good for the other houses. Their total house points were 242 with their girls performing particularly well with 126 points. Lawson finished in 2nd place with a total score of 151 points, with their boys contributing 83 points and the girls adding 68 points. Wentworth House finished in 3rd position with 126 points, with 66 points from their boys and 60 points from their girls. In 4th position was Oxley House with 118 points in total. Oxley’s girls contributed 61 points to their total score.

We have offered a large number of students the opportunity to join our Zone Cross Country team. They will compete in Singleton on Wednesday against Scone, Muswellbrook and Singleton High School students. We wish those students well and will report how they have performed a little bit later.

Finally, I need to give thanks to Peter Stone for

his time and kindness in helping me in the lead

up to the Cross Country. Also I would like to

thank staff who manned checkpoints, completed

recording, offered first aid and supported our

students as they participated around the course.

Alison King


SRC REPORT

Hello Merriwa!

Cameron here with this weeks report. A full packed full SRC meeting this week has brought up many points.

We are reviewing a three night snow excursion organised by Mr Grant. We still have a few details to sort out to make this an option for our students. I will keep you posted.

ANZAC day is also on the way, with our school planning to be present at the March. As well, Michael and Patrick Gilbey are preparing to speak on behalf of our student body at the ceremony.

Rewards day activities have been chosen. This term laser tag was the winner. There will be some brand new ideas for the upcoming terms, which are of course top secret and I can’t share just yet. We are currently finalising the details of the laser tag reward and I will post clear information on the event in the next report.

On that note, I will leave you in suspense, with me looking forward to giving you more news from the SRC next week.

Many thanks!

Cameron Tritton SRC Publicity Officer

CAREER EVENTS

International Student Volunteers’ High School Program.

ISV’s High School Program is an 18 day program for high school students that combines volunteering and travel. The program takes students to Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica or South Africa. The programs run during the 2013/2014 summer holidays. Visit: http://www.isvolunteers.org/au/destination/thailand/high-school-programs

Seek2B Career Alerts

This website provides email alerts on news relating to a wide range of careers, as well as information about how to achieve a job in that area. Alerts include information on programs,

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competitions, job opportunities and more. Visit: http://www.seek2b.com/

ACU My Career Match

ACU's My Career Match uses a questionnaire to help find suitable careers and occupations based on your strengths and personality style. Visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/mycareer

Updated Information & Career Reminders Top 10 University Degrees

Find out what university degrees are most likely to assist you in obtaining well paid employment a f t e r g r a d u a t i o n . h t t p : / /www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/top-uni-degrees-to-get-a-job-and-make-money

Analysis of Industry Shortages.

A brief analysis of which industries are struggling to find workers and which industries are easily finding workers. Visit: http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/australian-skill-shortages-infographic

OPEN DAYS:

UNE Open Day Friday 3 May

Open Day at the University of New England is an opportunity for your Year 11 and 12 students to get a taste of life at a university. Your students will experience the academic, cultural, sporting and on-campus activities that they will need to make an informed decision about their future. They will get the chance to attend a range of academic information sessions, as well as speak directly to academic staff and our Future Students Team throughout the day. For further information go to www.une.edu.au/openday

If you require any further information about careers please contact me at school.

J E Hegarty Careers Advisor

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL P & C

Position Vacant – Treasurer

If you wish for more information or are interested in this position, contact Elaine Russell on 6548 2246. If the position is not filled, the P & C committee may fold which means all the kind donations that the P & C give to the school & OUR children will no longer

occur. There are approximately 139 families in our school though the number of parents on the P & C committee doesn’t reflect these numbers. The Treasurer’s position isn’t too big as with the great work of the Canteen Treasurer, Maria, the Treasurer’s work load has been cut down.

Publicity Officer Position

Publicity Officer Position available. You will be responsible for writing Ringer articles. Anyone interested in this position please contact Elaine Russell on 6548 2246 or come to the committee meeting on Wednesday.

Merriwa P & C General Meeting

Wednesday 3 April at 7.00pm – Merriwa RSL Club

On the Agenda so far: Uniform Swimming Carnivals Swimming for Sport with assistance from

parents

Gaynor Blackadder Temporary Publicity Officer

CANTEEN OPENING - CHANGE OF

CANTEEN DAY - NEXT WEEK

The canteen day for week 10 has changed from Monday 1 April to Wednesday 3 April as Monday is a public holiday.

Special Meal Deals Only!

Sausage Roll, Milk and Mr Freeze - $4.00 Macaroni Cheese, Milk and Mr Freeze - $4.50

Tracy Fairhall

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MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION

are filling quickly. They are on Saturday 6 of April $20 buys you a framed Black and White photo and frame and $10 goes to the Pre-School.

WORKING BEEZZZ

There are working bees set for the school holidays, these will be Saturday 13 and 20 April .

Under the skilled direction of Bruce Carrall: please have proper footwear and clothing and

I remind you that there is no smoking on school grounds, other than the BBQ. These days are a great way to redeem reward points and directly benefit the children who use the service.

Jobs that may appeal are: paving: attaching lattice’s work to fence and repositioning garden beds for children; tightening of shade sails; sanding and lacquering wooden equipment fixed and otherwise; attach a basketball hoop to cubby; creating an outdoor workshop for children; a second coat of colourful paint on Pre-School building; Painting indoor shelves in home corner; prettying up the soft fall with paint; cleaning out sheds. The list is getting longer all the time, please take this opportunity to approach educators if you have any thoughts on the P re -Schoo l ’ s phys i ca l environment.

Educators and staff at Merriwa Pre-School, Wish all families a wonderful time during the Easter break. We will see you again on Tuesday 2 April.

Leah Folpp and the Educators of Merriwa

Pre-School.

I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT!

Last week we trialled movement breaks at Pre-School and they were an instant hit.

During our p rogrammed indoor play

session, we are incorporating a m o v e m e n t break, when the famous song f rom

Madagascar plays the group are encouraged to leave their activity for a moment and bust a move. Many of the children have been gathering on the mat and are enjoying a very enthusiastic group experience, others are happy to dance away in close proximity to their work. The key is, there are no rules, this is intended to be an unstructured movement which is designed to be spontaneous and fun. We laugh at each other and our crazy moves especially on Friday when the children hit the dance floor wearing crazy colourful curly wigs. Do we need a excuse to party? This activity will promote physical coordination and body awareness, it is an emotional release and encourages individualism and self concept. Dancing provides expressive possibilities and is 100% inclusive.

Most legitimately of all, a burst of movement will increase our attention and focus to more static pursuits.

Our thanks to everybody who participated in our fantastic Easter raffle. The raffle was drawn by Reverend Mandy at the Pre-School on Wednesday afternoon 20 March. Congratulations to 1st Rowena Mate, 2nd Levi Hourn, and 3rd Julie Smith. I’m sure you are now even more popular. We made a huge profit in excess of $700.00. I will provide you with an exact figure after the next committee meeting, but we are very excited by the response to this great raffle. Thank you Peter Holland, our fundraising coordinator, and the most generous community of Merriwa.

Don’t forget to make your booking for the family portraits by Jaspa photography, spaces


At the beginning of this term the St Joseph’s school and parish communities welcomed 14 new Kindergarten students. Our class was officially welcomed at the Opening School Mass. Following this we planted a tree outside our classroom. We look forward to caring and looking after this tree and watching it grow, just like we will grow during our time at St Joseph’s. Each Kindergarten student has settled into school life and we have been learning a lot.

In our classroom we have been talking about the season of Lent and what Easter means to the Catholic community. We are familiar with the events of Holy Week and we have learnt that the reason we give and receive eggs is because it is a sign of new life. We have enjoyed attending Mass and listening to Father John as he tells us the teachings of God and Jesus.

We have been reading and writing Recounts. Kindergarten has written beautiful recounts and illustrated them with a lot of skill. We have been very busy learning to read and write.

Our Maths skills are developing through counting and working on a lot of different skills. We have been ‘Staying Alive’ in Science & Technology, learning about living and non-living things. In Human Society and Its Environment we have been learning about ‘School Days’. This unit has taught us about what we do at school, our roles and responsibilities. We have also learnt about all of the adults who work for our school and what they do to help us learn.

Our Personal Development unit is all about being Cyber Safe. This is of vital importance with students having access to technology so readily. We have learnt about keeping our personal information safe from people who we do not know on the internet and in real life. One website that we have been using in class is http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/. When visiting this website we have been watching episodes about Hector’s World in the ‘Young Kids’ tab. Another website which we have been completing some cyber smart activities is www.hectorsworld.com, this site has a lot to offer and has allowed us to learn about safety on the internet and other technology we use in class and at home.

In Creative Arts we have been learning about Portraits and looking at some artwork by Andy Warhol and Matisse. Kindergarten has completed a self-portrait and they all look amazing.

On Friday 22, we celebrated Senior Citizen’s Day performing three songs we have learnt. Firstly, they watched a wonderful performance put on by the children of the Merriwa Central

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Thomas Hunt – for asking questions when unsure.

3/4

Charles Brazier – for trying hard in Reading groups.

Emily Ninness – for always putting in a conscientious effort in all aspects of her learning.

5/6

Bailey Telfer – putting in an awesome effort to complete school and homework tasks Principal’s Awards:

Darcy Taaffe - For demonstrating growth in personal confidence at school and bravely having a go at new learning.

Alissa Myers - For her happy and confident personality at school and her engaging conversational skills. The entire St Joseph’s School community would like to wish all the Merriwa Community a happy and blessed Easter season.

Samantha Kerr Kindergarten Teacher

REMINDER

The deadline for articles and

advertisements for the next Merriwa

Ringer is

Tuesday 9.00am

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

School.

After that they took their positions to sing three beautiful songs. The first was our own school song which tells of the need for hearts full of love for one another to make a good school. The second song was “You can count on me…like 1-2-3”. This song was such a warm and

moving one describing the qualities of strong friendship. The final song of the performance was “You Can Do It”. This is a motivational song which reminds us of the 5 essential skills needed to live life strong:- Confidence, persistence, resilience, organisation and getting along.

When we came back to school we were able to do the performance all over again for the members of our Parish community who had attended the Healing Mass. This was wonderful too.

On Monday we had Mr Morris teach us. This was great fun and we did lots of work. Mr Morris explained to us all about Cerebral Palsy.

Congratulations to the following award winners for last week:

Kinder

Ava Peel - for being a caring classmate.

Pia Henderson - for always completing all of her school work

1/2

Kiesha Lee Taylor – for good participation in class discussions.


A bit of history of our cross country…

The Cross Country has been running for over twenty years. It originally began across the road from the school, however was moved to Dalkeith (a surrounding property) thirteen years ago. The track has remained pretty similar throughout the years, catering for all age groups: infants and primary. It has always involved between one hundred and two hundred people.

A few memories: The one year where it was pouring and

the cross country turned into a mud run.

Runners enjoying the ‘true country course’

dodging the rocks, ants, keeping an eye

out for snakes.

Speaking of snakes…there was one last

year in the female staff toilets that was

discovered during the afternoon

presentation (we weren’t sure if the snake

was a lady and should have been there).

Over the years, we have remained serious injury free. We really appreciate all the support from the community. I shall begin my training for next year…well perhaps after my wedding.

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEK - JAMES BIBBY

Over the past few weeks in particular, James has really stepped up to the challenge of year 3. He has gained a greater level of maturity and is adapting well to the changes in routine within the McMaster Room. James is embracing an increased workload and putting effort into everything he does, for example: he demonstrated a great understanding of what a line of symmetry is and how to identify symmetry within different shapes in maths on Wednesday. His written work has also been of a higher standard. Socially, James is a happy student who follows school rules. Congratulations James on your success. You should feel very proud of your efforts!

CROSS COUNTRY

Many thanks to the numerous people who helped to make the day a great success. First of all, the students…you were all fantastic and gave the run your best effort, Linda Gant for volunteering her time to be our First Aid Officer and to driving helpers around the track, the awesome people who were positioned along the track for safety of the runners, the Cassilis P & C Committee for providing recess and lunch, all the schools who participated: Sacred Heart Coolah, Ulan, Sandy Hollow, Martindale, Wollar, Rouchel and Cassilis. Thanks also to Ant and Barb Martin for giving us permission to use Dalkeith, Paul, Katrina and Richard Martin for slashing the track and Anne-Maree and Mike for marking the track.


REMINDER

The deadline for articles and advertisements for the Merriwa Ringer is

Tuesday 9.00am

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Congratulations to all students for a great effort. Great effort from Sarah, Thomas and Summer who all came third in their respective races. Well done to the following runners from each age group:

The shield for the highest point score was won by Sacred Heart Coolah. The shield for the highest point score (depending on student enrolment) was won by Wollar Public.

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students on receiving awards at last Friday’s assembly:

Worker of the Week: Angus Sports Star of the Week and Reading Award: Priya Uniform Award: Bonny Morton Sports Star of the Week- Great effort in Cross Country: Summer

Reading Award and Worker of the Week: Isabelle Reading Award: Rachel Reading Award: Clare

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY

Come along this Thursday morning for a great day! It starts at 9:30 with our Easter Scripture Service at St Joseph’s Church. At 10.30am is our Easter Hat Parade back at school. Feel free to bring your own hat! At 11.15am we are having our Seniors’ Morning Tea to celebrate our senior citizens. Please bring your own plate of food to share. After recess will be our great Easter egg hunt. All students are welcome to participate. We will draw the Easter raffle after the egg hunt.

Please return all raffle tickets by this Thursday. Thank you for your support.

Katie Bell Principal

Small School…Big Difference

Age Girl Boy

5 Years 1st: Lara Maslin

2nd: Kallie Lawrence

3rd: Latoyah Fleming

1st: James Lasham

2nd: Tomas Nester

3rd: Jack Nester

6 Years 1st: Candy Brooker

2nd:Christie-Lee Baker

3rd: Angel Blackhurst

1st: Steven Allen

2nd: Riley Borradaile

3rd: Darcy Wallace

7 Years 1st: Natasha Aylett

2nd: Phoebe Hallett

3rd:Alexandra Murru

1st: Andrew Harris

2nd: Harry O’Hara

3rd: Darcy Arnott

8 Years 1st: Skyla Wicks

2nd:Trini Ord

3rd:Lucy Arnott

1st: Toby Brooker

2nd: Dale Aylett

3rd:Dustun Turner

9 Years 1st: Molly O’Hara

2nd: Shania Aylett

3rd:Trista Gurney

1st: Tyler Lennox

2nd: Ben Cox

3rd: Sam Thompson

10 Years 1st: Amy Thompson

2nd: Tylana Cox

3rd:Summer Singh

1st: Otto Kuhn

2nd: Angus Higgins

3rd: Thomas Nash

11 Years 1st: Gracie Brown

2nd: Chelsea Borradaile

3rd: Sarah Nairne

1st: Michael Aylett

2nd: Joe Furley

3rd:Conner Hodder

12 Years 1st: Karen Aylett

2nd: Chloe Lasham

3rd: Stephane

McLennan

1st: Hugh Higgins

2nd: Johnty Pettet

3rd: James Williams


43 Bow Street, PO Box 96 Merriwa NSW 2329

Phone 6548 2083, Fax 6548 2925

43 Bow Street Merriwa NSW 2329

Ph 02 6548 2082, Fax 6548 2299

ABN: 30 115 950 266

MERRIWA ACTIVITY CENTRE

As always we have been having loads of fun at MAC! We had a “Chalk Challenge” on Wednesday which was to draw their best picture on the concrete with colourful chalk. Everyone worked very hard on their art work and showed such great creativity it was hard to pick a winner! Everyone judged the drawings and Nikki was found to have the highest score, with her beautiful rainbow and slogan “if you feel sad MAC is always there, be happy”! Such a beautiful picture and shows what MAC means to the children who attend.

With the lovely weather we’ve been having, the children have been enjoying play in the Pre-School grounds. Digging, building and playing cricket have been the children’s favourites this week. Damian, Kyle, Toby and Mia built a fabulous castle out of the big blocks. Once the castle was built Damian and Kyle climbed in and asked Mia and Toby to “lock them in”. It was great to see them all working together to achieve a common goal.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY

Just a quick reminder for parents that MAC will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will be back to our normal operating on Tuesday.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

With our school holidays fast approaching I once again urge parents to book in advance. We have, as usual, loads of fun days planned including a day at the Skate Park, fishing and loads more! We have an excursion planned for the 23 April to the Singleton movies and bowling, please book now to avoid disappointment.

Have a fun filled week Ciara Murphy and the MAC staff.

MAC FACT

Did you know your child can

attend MAC for as little as

$4.00 per day?

Contact Centrelink via the

Resource Centre to find out

your Child Care Benefit


ANGLICAN NEWS

CHURCH SERVICES

Friday 29 March at 10am: Eucharist Holy Trinity with discussion and sharing.

HOSPITAL

Friday 29 March 11am: Extended Eucharist.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

28 March: Maundy Thursday service

6pm followed by Seder meal in Parish hall

29 March: Good Friday

“Holy Trinity” 9am St. Columba, Cassilis 11am

30 March: Men’s Breakfast 7.30am

27 April: Preliminary notice. Men’s

breakfast with guest speakers from the National Boer War Memorial team

10 May: Mother’s Day morning tea at

CWA Hall. Come along with your friends for cake and coffee from 10am onwards.

1st Tuesday monthly: Women’s Guild meeting 2.00pm.

Last Friday monthly: Messy Church 3.30pm.

Last Saturday monthly: Men’s Breakfast 7.30am.

REFLECTION

The glory of our King was seen when, with his arms stretched wide to show His love for everyone, Jesus was crucified.

The glory of our King was seen on the first Easter day, when Christ rose up, set free from death, to love, to guide, to stay.

Blessings & Easter greetings to you all.

Rosalie Drew

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Welcome back to another week with McConnell’s This ‘n’ That.

Are you a collector of the Colonial Kitchen Canister Range that we have in store? Well you’ll be pleased to know we have restocked our supplies and also added some new items. These include a Dishwasher Tablet Canister, and larger 1.5 litre Tea, Coffee, Sugar Canisters available in red or white and a First Aid Tin, to keep all those patch-up bits together for easy access. The Retro scales are back in stock also. Is your Compost Tin that sits on the bench starting to get a bit smelly? Well it may be time to change the charcoal filter in the lid. We now have replacement filters available in store.

Ashdene has landed with new ranges called Tree of Life and Plume & Perch. These are gorgeous and will make excellent gifts for Mother’s Day which isn’t too far away.

Hey kids! The Schleich new release animals are making their way to our shelves along with the 2013 Schleich catalogue for you to keep track of your collection. Some of the creatures to arrive so far are - a peacock, Texas Longhorn bull, Appaloosa stallion, mare and foal, a Shire stallion, bunnies playing, a drake and chimpanzee. The other new releases are ordered so keep your eyes out for their arrival soon. Now with all these new animals to choose from it must be time to update your wish list so all your loved ones know just what to buy you when they come in. Just ask one of the staff next time you’re in to help you with any additions to your list or if you haven’t made a Wish List yet it’s not too late pop in and we’ll only be more than happy to help. All your loved ones out there please don’t hesitate to ask our staff for that special person’s wish list to help make your decision a little easier.

The nights and mornings are getting a little cooler and days a little shorter so before long it will be time to pull out those winter woollies and boots to keep you warm and dry. Wrangler and Thomas Cook Autumn/Winter Range catalogues are in store for your sneak preview of the coming styles for any updates your wardrobe may need. Thomas Cook also has a new range of Gumboots for women and children which we have in store. Should you not find your chosen style, in your size don’t hesitate to ask us and we’ll order it in. We have a good range of sizes in Riding Boots for all those horse riding enthusiasts, full leather upper with the correct riding sole. The beauty of buying your clothing and shoes local is you are supporting the locals who support you. How? You say. Next time you make a purchase ask for the reward points to be given to your local organisation. Should your organisation not have a rewards card yet stop everything right now, put it down and get down to Ray and sign-up. Every little bit helps.

Congratulations to St Joseph’s Aberdeen Ag Team for their efforts and achievements showing Cattle at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week. A special mention to Montana Porter who received a Highly Commended in the F002 Parader’s class and also in her steer class. Well done!

Well until next week it’s been great sharing

these few little bits with you.

Carlita McConnell

THIS’N’THAT


P&F President - Dermot

Shannon Ph: 0427 458 007

Hello Lovelies. Welcome to this week’s Guru Ringer write-up. Time sure does fly on by when you get up, get things done, go out, go home, go to bed, get up, get things done, go out, go home, go to bed, get up. That wasn’t a typo, it was me going round in circles. Gosh! Does that happen to you? What day is it? The weeks roll by so quickly. First it’s Easter, then it Christmas, then it’s Easter then it’s, oh shoosh. Thanks so much to all the lovely lovelies who took time to say they enjoyed my Guru rant last week. That was very sweet of you to say so. You can say it this week too if you like. As usual. How I digress!

Isn’t autumn just the best season? Well, autumn and spring. Our weather at the moment is magnificent. I love driving back into the valley and seeing all the green hills. The countryside sure does feel alive & thriving. I love spending time down by the river, too. It’s always such a head cleanse to just sit and watch the water. Throw a few rocks into the water and listen to them plonk. It’s always good to honour our inner child. If you haven’t been down there for a while I encourage you to go and have a look. After all the rain the river has had a good flush and all the over grown shrubs and debris have been taken care of by the high waters.

We’ve had a few big deliveries in the shop in the last week or so. All our massage and healing liniments are back in stock. These are a range of Asian herbal muscle rubs that aid in the treatment and pain management of various conditions such as arthritis, poor blood circulation, muscle cramps, sprains, tensions etc. The most common are Tiger Brand Rubs (in both white and red) and also available in a clear liquid liniment which is great as it provides easy coverage. The White Tiger Balm is great as a muscle rub, but also fantastic to relieve blocked nose symptoms or sinus. It’s fantastic as a chest rub for the kids before bed when they’re a little clogged up. If you suffer from any muscular, joint or arthritic pain, I encourage you to come in and have a chat about a suitable healing cream or liniment.

There are many varieties, each suitable for varying ailments. Ok, enough rambles from me for the week. I wish you a snazzy weekend. We’re open seven days so come in and say G’day.

Some words of advice for the week. Light the gorgeous candles you got for your birthday, use the nice sheets, use the fancy crockery. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special and you are the most special of all. With feelings of self worth and that we are wonderful souls, we go out into the world and treat people in the same way. As always, be fabulous and smile, you’re designed to.

Peace and Love.

Duncan Carey

“HAPPY GURU” THE HIPPY SHOP


New pre-emergent compatibilities with Boxer Gold and Sakura

New knockdown and fallow compatibilities with Amicide Advance 700 and Sharpen

Extensively tested in multiple tank mixes so you can spray multiple herbicides and insecticides in one pass

One hour spray to sow for faster sowing

Increased efficiencies with a high loaded 570g/L potassium salt formulation

Superior viscosity for easier pumping, particularly in cold conditions

Reduced foaming means less time filling up and more time in the paddock.

Cameron Want Agronomist Elders

Currently we have plenty of netwrap rolls in stock for round bales. Our rolls are 1.3m wide and 3150m long which provide excellent bale coverage, high net breaking strength, lifting handles and is UV protected for Australian conditions.

B e l o w i s s o m e i n f o r m a t i o n o n Roundup Attack by Nufarm, replacing Roundup Powermax. Enquire within at

Elders, always read and follow the instructions on the label.

The iQ inside: The smarts behind the superior performance and the additional flexibility.

The unique combination of the patented penetrator has been specifically designed and developed to partner with the potassium salt of glyphosate that delivers superior performance and increased flexibility.

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Better final control on hard to kill weeds, such as annual ryegrass and medics in southern regions

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MERRIWA VIEW CLUB

March Dinner Meeting will be held at the Spice Grill Indian Restaurant on Thursday 28 March starting at 7.00pm for 7.30pm meal. BYO wine; soft drinks available.

Lucky door will be donated by Elaine and raffle by Jan Cronin. Annual membership is now due if you haven’t already done so. See you at the dinner.

Wishing our community and members an enjoyable Easter break. Have fun with family and friends.

Elaine Sparrow

ELDERS TALK ROUNDUP


Entries Close 12 Noon on this Monday 29 April

This month the theme is:

The winning photo this month will receive a voucher donated by Merriwa Festival of the

Fleeces.

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

Thursday 2 May and will receive a prize donated by our sponsor.

There are months yet to have a sponsor, so if you are interested please contact Tina on 6548 2119.

April will be sponsored by Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces - All in a Day!

Email your entries to: [email protected] or drop them into

the office to be scanned.


Hello Merriwa!

TODAY’S TOPIC: SUGAR

They say “You are what you eat”; well, unfortunately sugar doesn’t make you sweet. In the past five years so much research has been done on sugar and has revealed some nasty, nasty side effects. Sugar has been related to obesity, liver disease, and most surprisingly research is relating sugar to dementia. I have not consumed table sugar, fruit juice or similar processed sugar since October last year and have not had one single head ache since, so I am linking sugar to headaches based on this evidence.

The real and serious trouble is that sugar is everywhere. For parents looking to stack lunch boxes it is near impossible to choose sugar free foods. Now the following list is foods I would avoid. There are of course some alternatives (e.g. – muesli bars) that may be ok, but generally speaking I would avoid:

Fruit Juice Biscuits Chocolates Muesli Bars Yoghurt (other than Greek) Soft drinks Any fruit roll White bread Spreads like jam and nutella

This list can go on and on and I know some things (like chocolate) are obvious but perhaps surprisingly is that yoghurt, brands like SKI for example, are really high in sugar. Really high. So as last week – If in doubt, check it out. Read the label. The back nutritional information panel will say carbohydrate - sugar. That is the total amount of sugars in that food product. An estimate for a human body is about 10g of sugar a day, so check those labels, especially what is the recommended portion size on the label.

REMINDER


Tuesday 9.00am

Some things to try to get around sugar:

Use Greek yoghurt rather than flavoured

Consider protein powders flavoured with stevia leaf or a similar product

Eat fruit each day If you are craving a sugar hit make your

own desserts Try and limit sugar days to once per week

at maximum

Now if you are thinking to remove sugar from your diet I could not recommend ‘The Sweet Poison’, or ‘The Sweet Poison Quit Plan’ high enough. These books are so detailed on this subject, it is scary and also lists hundreds of awesome alternatives. Sometimes it really isn’t our fault, we just get mislead by companies but with some understanding, we can overcome too high sugar intake and retain our health for the long term of our life. We don’t need to have energy ‘highs’ followed by energy ‘lows’, so here’s to a week of happy eating!

Aaron Creamer Hospitality Teacher

Merriwa Central School

COOKING WITH AARON CREAMER


Welcome back loyal readers for a fresh bit of dribble and a tad of jibbering just for good measure.

I’ve mentioned before about our Proper Rewards Loyalty Programme. We are adopting this programme as our form of sponsorship for different organisations, so the more that we are supported, the more support we can give your favourite sporting group or organisation. Groups with Loyalty cards so far are MAC (Merriwa Activity Centre), Holy Trinity Anglican Church and St Josephs Primary School. If you are involved in an organisation of any kind and would like to build up some sponsorship from Merriwa Home Hardware, come in and see us about it.

Shave For a Cure is still happening in Merriwa. My son, Matthew McConnell is raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Matthew will be shaving his head this coming weekend and is hoping to reach his target of $400.00, but if he raises $500.00, his foolish dad will also have his head shaved. So get behind Matthew and support him in his endeavours to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Home Hardware, not just Merriwa Home Hardware, but the Home Hardware Brand, was recently crowned 2012 “Hardware Store of the Year” by Roy Morgan Research. A phenomenal

MERRIWA HARDWARE

amount of people were surveyed with a range of questions and consequently, the annual awards recognised 37 businesses across ten categories as having the highest customer satisfaction in 2012 with Home Timber and Hardware topping the hardware category against Bunnings, Masters, Mitre10 and True Value Hardware.

Well that’s about it for this week.

Just as a footnote, keep an eye out for Relay for Life and don’t forget to support Matthew, sponsorship can be left at Merriwa Hardware and a tax deductable receipt can be issued.

Just had a wonderful customer in who wanted some swede seeds and was surprised to see the range of seeds that we had on hand. She then told me that I should mention it in this weeks Ringer. Job done.

Did you know? The name for Oz in the "Wizard of Oz" was thought up when the creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabinet and saw A-N, and O-Z, hence "Oz."

Ray McConnell and the crew


Have you noticed how the grasses are seeding in all the paddocks?

After the good rains there was a massive growth in all plants. The soils appear to have stored up nitrogen with the dry spell before the rain. This nitrogen stimulated growth. After the rain and rapid growth plants are rushing to seed with the warm days. Each one of these seeds will have the potential for a new plant when the soil, temperature and moisture conditions are suitable again. Each species of plant have different patterns and conditions that suit their cycle. That is what a farmer has to learn how to manage to provide the maximum amount of feed every year. This same cycle is what Christians understand God works in each of our lives.

The plant cycle we can see around us is the same as the church cycle of Christmas Easter Pentecost.

Why do we celebrate them every year? Why are Australian calendar and holiday periods built around these events?

Because they are important reminders from all of us!

The church events are equivalent to the plant cycle; birth, growth, death and rebirth or resurrection. Many plants die completely but some plants die back to a root stock and then have a new burst of growth when conditions are right again. It can happen many times in a plants life. It can happen yearly.

God is telling us that this cycle is possible for each of us. Over our whole life We are born, grow, learn, have a career, then die and then can be reborn in a new body; or we can be born again at different times in our life when something special happens and God becomes

really close and personal, then the death of our old personality happens and then we have a period of significant growth with God’s spirit providing the stimulus for us to grow and have a new way of life; or we can each year join in the church cycle and remind ourselves and celebrate this cycle of life being possible for anyone at any time in their life. Especially when significant things occur in our lives.

This Easter we remember Jesus died to make it possible for each one of us to be reconnected to God, to be reborn and have a new form of life with God providing the stimulus, the fertiliser, the direction for each of us to have a new life.

Have a blessed, safe and happy Easter time!

St David’s Uniting Church Easter services are Friday 10am - Ross Neville Sunday 11am - Rob Hanks.

Sunday at 6pm - Rob Hanks.

Pastor Ross Neville

ST DAVID’S UNITING CHURCH


Today's column is all about books. Pictures, recipes, DIY ideas, art, hobbies, hobbies, obsessions, beautiful prose, romance, thrills, chills and a dose of murder. All of these things can be found in books.

CENTENARY EDITION

It has been 100 years since the classic series The Silver Brumby was created. To celebrate this occasion, Harper Collins has released a beautiful Centennial Edition. It includes four classic titles in the series - The Silver Brumby, Silver Brumby's Daughter, Silver Brumbies of the South and Silver Brumby Kingdom. Included in this lovely edition is a specially commissioned biographical note of the author, Elyne Mitchell, with photos of her life and family.

VICTORIA BOOKS ARE IN!

The latest order of Victoria books has arrived just in time for the Easter Break and the school holidays. If you would like a catalogue of all of the titles come in and grab one off the counter.

THE BIG BOOK OF CHOCOLATE

This mouth-watering recipe book contains 365 recipes using everyone's favorite ingredient - Chocolate! That means there is a different morsel of deliciousness for every day of the year! Recipes include - dark chocolate and coffee biscuits, butterscotch and chocolate slice, banana pancakes with chocolate sauce, chocolate crèmes brûlées, white chocolate mousse with raspberries, chocolate marshmallow fudge, rich mint hot chocolate, chocolate rum sauce and so many more recipes that will make you drool just to look at it!

QUILT BLOCKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Pieced Symbols is a must-have book for any quilter. Travel around the world with this book and discover how to incorporate the cultural symbols of communities, tribes and nations. Some of them are instantly recognizable, such as the Ankh from Egypt, the Butterfly of Japan, the Native American Feather, the Rainbow Serpent of Aboriginal Dreaming and so many more. There are instructions as well as inspiration in this book.

FOR THE KIDS

It is time for Easter and The Sydney Royal Easter Show. If you aren't taking the kids then at least get them this book. The Best Cow in the Show is a wonderfully and crazily illustrated picture book for the younger members of the family. It comes with a CD so the kids can listen to it as well. Follow Margorie the Cow as she enters her special baby into a Best Baby competition - only her baby is a bit different to all of the others' - hers hatched from an EGG!

LET'S PRETEND! WIZARDS

This book is full of fun things to make and do. It has press-out alphabet letters, stickers and a board game. There are activities including secret codes, make your own wizard costume (hat and wand), baking cookies, as well as tracing pictures and decorating them. There are party ideas and invites, a flying dragon and a fold out theatre. This book even has an envelope to keep all of the pop out pieces from getting lost. This book is great for primary school kids and will fill their days with laughter, joy and imaginative play. PHONECARDS; all cards are now available

including Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone Cash or Eftpos only.

Merriwa Newsagency will be CLOSED on GOOD FRIDAY

Neville and Leanne Hook

MERRIWA NEWSAGENCY

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Muswellbrook NSW 2333 [email protected]

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42 Williams St Merriwa $265,000

Situated in a very good family orientated street is this brick and tile home. 4 big bdrs 3 , BI’s ceiling fans, main with an ensuite. Lounge features a combustion fire and reverse cycle air cond. Good size dining. The kitchen is in good condition and leads to the family room. Covered verandah leading to the fully fenced yard, 2 bay shed with power plus a carport. An excellent family home in a very good area.

1195 Cullingral Rd $175,000

Situated 11km's from Merriwa on a tar sealed road and fronting the Merriwa river this vacant 9 acre block is the perfect spot to build your dream home and have a bit of space. Power and phone, deep river frontage. The block is fully fenced and a tractor and slasher are included in the sale. This is a well located small acreage with room for the kids to play and plenty of room for a pony.

33 King George Ave Merriwa $248,000

Situated almost opposite the sporting fields and with open paddocks at the rear this well maintained home will impress. 3 Big BDR’s With BI’s. A large open plan lounge and dining area,sliding doors leading to the rear entertainment deck. The bathroom is brand new. Single garage and attached carport plus 2 garden sheds. The yard is fully fenced.

From the JTS Realty Team - Jay, Tiffany, Jenny, Sofia and Jill.

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Do we, as residents of the Merriwa District, the best food and fibre producing land in Australia, want to declare ourselves to be a Gas-field Free District?

This was the question posed at the end of last week’s “Ringer” article.

Many other communities within the Hunter Valley are in the process of declaring themselves “Gas Field Free Communities”.

For further information and video links go to www.csgfreenorthernrivers.org.

Recent changes to the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy by the Premier, Mr O’Farrell, indicate that there should be no coal seam gas exploration within 2km of towns or significant industry clusters. This appears to indicate that the township of Merriwa is safe. However, because we have no clusters of horse studs or vineyards in the Merriwa district, the whole of the rural area is open slather.

As this district is so reliant on the excellent water resources, we cannot risk any damage to it, such as pollution or loss of water.

For your information, AGL is currently applying to carry out seismic testing on Bunnan Road, Ridgelands Road, Ashwood Road and on some private land.

In order to protect our district it is necessary for us to stand together to let the gas industry know that they will have no easy access.

We will advise of a public meeting in the near future to discuss this further.

Ted Finnie MHEG

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anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this

free service, please contact us prior to 12pm Mondays.

MERRIWA BOOKIES

Merriwa Bookies meets the first Thursday of each month at Merriwa Library from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. New members are most welcome and we’d love to see you. Our book for this month is ‘The Messenger’ by Markus Zusak. Our next meeting is on 4 April.

Jayne Cronin

ST ANNE’S PARISH

Our parish Sacramental team will soon commence preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion.

We hope to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in term 2, and Bishop William Wright will be in the parish to celebrate Confirmation and First Holy Communion on Sunday 27 October.

Any parents with children who were baptised in St. Anne’s parish and who wish them to become full members of the Catholic Church are invited to contact Sister Brigid 6548 2123 or St Joseph’s School 6548 2035. CATHOLIC PARISHES OF MERRIWA AND

DENMAN Celebration of Holy Week and Easter

Sunday Holy Thursday 28 March - Mass of the Last Supper Merriwa - 9.15am Denman - 7.00pm Good Friday 29 March - Stations of the Cross Merriwa - 10.00am Denman - 10.00am Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Merriwa - 3.00pm Denman - 3.00pm Holy Saturday 30 March Merriwa - 6.00pm Easter Sunday 31 March Denman - 8.30am Cassilis - 10.30am

Sister Brigid Lineham

MERRIWA RELAY FOR LIFE

Mixed Mufty Bowls Day and cake stall. Sunday 21 April.

Merriwa Sports Club 10.30am start Nominate as a team of four or nominate as a single and be placed in a team.

Names to be left at the Sports Club no later than 10am on Sunday 21 however to make things easier with the draw we would be grateful if you could leave names prior to the day. To be fair to non bowlers, we ask that there only be one regular bowler per team. Children are welcome!

No bowls - no worries. We can supply bowls if you don't have any.

$10 per head to play. $2 per sausage sandwich. Tea, coffee and afternoon tea will also be available.

Vicki Gleeson will be running a cake stall on the day so any donations of any cooking would be gratefully accepted. To contact Vicki regarding donations or help on the day please phone 6548 2247.

So as not to damage the greens, only flat soled shoes or bare feet will be allowed when bowling.

If you can't bowl or don't want to bowl why not just came along and have lunch, buy a raffle ticket or two and buy a yummie cake to take home and enjoy.

Carlita McConnell.

ST. DAVID’S UNITING CHURCH EASTER SERVICE

Services for the Easter period will be held on: Good Friday at 10am Easter Saturday at 11am.

Peter Campbell


FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES STREET STALL

Friday 12 April, from 9am.

We invite support for the street stall – cooked items, vegetables, jams, pickles, etc. There will be a raffle and a 100 Club. As the Festival is a community event, we encourage everyone to participate, as funds are needed to make this the great event it should be for Merriwa

Barbra Campbell

ST DAVID’S PIE/LAMINGTN DRIVE

Thank you everyone, who supported our drive and ordered from our drive. We trust that you are enjoying your purchases, and maybe, have some in the freezer for later.

Thank you too, to the loyal band of helpers who joined us to process the orders, after a 4.30am drop off, it was a big day but we had lots of fun.

If anyone has our trays, would they kindly bring them back, as soon as possible, and leave them behind the Church. Thompson’s will call next week to pick them up.

A big thank you to the business houses who displayed the order sheets. Merriwa is truly a wonderful town with the community working together.

We wish everyone a Happy and Holy Easter, for those travelling, travel safely!

A big “Thank you” to the business houses.

Barbra Campbell

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anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this

free service, please contact us prior to 12pm Mondays.

GUMMUN PLACE HOSTEL MARKET DAY

Thank you to everyone who supported the Gummun Place Hostel Market Day. In particular, the committee, staff and residents would like to thank all the volunteers that generously gave up their time to assist with stalls and cooking and people donated items for sale. A lovely day was had by all who attended. Some outstanding accounts are still to be received but the estimated total raised is over $2300.

The winners of all the raffles and prizes were:

Major Raffle

1st - Mystery Tour donated by Cowan's - Shirley Sharp 2nd - Crochet Rug donated by Faye Purnell - Mark Smith 3rd - Meat Voucher donated by Alexander Downs - Shirley Hunt 4th - $50 voucher from Merriwa Sports Club - Robyn McLean

Tea Pot Raffle Winner - Margaret Coorey

100 Club

1st - Heather Bishop 2nd - Sharon Bishop 3rd - Leonie Williams

Phoebe Richards

MERRIWA CWA STREET STALL

Thursday 28 March, from 9am.

Come and get fresh homemade cakes and preserves for the Easter break.

There will also be a raffle and a hundred club. Shop for great cooking and support Merriwa CWA.

Next meeting 8 April at 10am in our rooms.

Congratulations to Jean, Sandra and Susie who have cooking or handicraft entries going through to state judging at Moree in May.

Sandra Stewart Merriwa CWA Publicity Officer


Saturday 27 April 2013

B&B on Bettington 6548 2777

Merriwa’s Newest Accommodation Facility Located in the Town Centre

4 Star Accommodation at a Budget Price All rooms fully equipped including air conditioning

Off street parking for cars, work utes and trailers etc.

B&B on Bettington is also open to the public for

breakfast between 6.30am till 9.30am

CJ’S Cuts

Now at 100 Bettington Street

No appointments! Just come on in!

Open Wed/Thur 9.30am to 5pm

Fri 9.30am to 6pm Sat 9am to 1pm

Ph Carla on 6548 8531

President: Patrick Ryan

Ph: 6548 5090

Secretary/Treasurer: Aileen Hogan

Ph: 0427 046 485

WONDERFUL YOUNG CITIZEN

Recently the school received a phone call from a local community member. Our students have been knocking on doors around town to solicit sponsors for the school Fun Run.

Yvette Ellis rang the school to express her delight at the maturity and manners displayed by one of our young students, Jamie Constable, when he knocked on her door.

Yvette said Jamie was a credit to the school and our local community. Well done Jamie !

Darren Noonan Principal

THANK YOU

Thank you to the Merriwa Community who have been kindly supporting Jade’s road to recovery by placing their spare change in her tin. So far, we have banked $339.00 into Jade’s trust fund.

Many thanks from the team at Cross Country Merriwa.

Mary-Anne Pike


MESSAGE FOR ALL SPONSORS OF THE MERRIWA RINGER

Over the past few weeks, the program that is in use for the Merriwa Ringer has sustained a few glitches. With this in mind, Merriwa Central School are purchasing a new program to create the weekly issue. This will start in the coming weeks.

As a result, it is an opportunity for all sponsors to recreate your sponsor box. Please use the sizes below, then convert your document to a PDF file before sending it through to the Merriwa Ringer. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to call me on 6548 2119.

Sponsor Box sizes are:

Single Box - 4x4.5cm Double Box - (either 8cm x 4.5cm or 4cm x 9cm) Triple Box - (12cm x 4cm) Quad Box - (either 16cm x 4cm or 8cm x 9cm)

Thank you for your support in the past issues.

Tina Taylor Merriwa Ringer Coordinator

GP SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF MERRIWA

Hunter Medicare Local is working with all relevant stakeholders to coordinate appropriate short-term and long-term GP service provisions to the Merriwa community.

Plans for short-term coverage involve organising GP locum support from Merriwa Surgery until towards the end of May. Current locum arrangements include full-time GP locum support until 12 April and additional full-time GP locum support from 12 April for 2 weeks. Efforts continue to secure GP locum support for another four weeks beyond that time. Part-time GP locum support has been offered to cover this period if full-time support is unavailable.

Ongoing GP support is being provided from the Merriwa MPS every second Thursday.

Plans for long-term service provision involve ongoing discussions with GPs who have expressed interest in the option of providing services from Merriwa on a permanent basis.

Hunter Medicare Local will continue to provide updates on this situation.

Kim Fenley

Thursday and Friday


New online think tank to help convert good ideas into great local projects!

A whole lot of bright ideas for community projects in regional and rural communities was launched earlier this month.

The invitation from Hunter Mutual is to use a new online forum to collaborate with fellow passionate community leaders and is open to everyone to use. The credit union also announced a video competition Make A Difference for under 25-year-olds with $2,500 prize money for the makers and the same amount for the organisation they highlight.

Hunter Mutual CEO Kevin Dupé said website had already had a test run with local people suggesting a movie projector for the Youth Centre in Murrurundi; breakfast top-ups for kids in schools at Merriwa. Other communities such as Guyra are pitching for community fitness trails to be constructed, revamping an iconic building at Moonbi into an art house coffee shop, and even going as far as to recommend a giant slide from atop the Lookout in Armidale.

The site, heartofourcommunity.com.au, is being rolled out to all communities served by

the credit union in the Hunter, Orana and New England/North West, regions he said.

“The sky is the limit in terms of concepts for projects but the key, which could be delivered through the website, is to gather like-minded individuals to give their support and become involved,” he explained. “There’s no shortage of ideas in any community but implementing them takes a dedicated team and the website is ideal for networking.

“The response to the trial has been terrific. People have been proposing all sorts of projects along with graphics and invitations for others to give their feedback. It creates quite a buzz and that, hopefully, will produce the momentum.”

Mr Dupé said the site was a natural extension of the CMG involvement in community life through sponsorships, donations and staff fundraising and volunteer work. At a launch breakfast earlier this month in Armidale, chair of the $300,000 Tamworth Marsupial Park Playground committee Charley Impey reinforced the strength of community participation through networking to gather volunteers for big projects. Darren Schaefer, Community Mutual Group Executive Manager for Marketing said the concept of the site was to give communities a voice. “The functionality allows community members to upload their ideas, community initiatives or events, with the support of a description and images,” he said. “Once uploaded they can get others to ‘like’ their idea on face book, vote for it, attract comments on it or even start a petition for it.”

Participants in the video competition are asked to make a video on the topic “What is making, or could make, a difference in your local community?” and in addition to the prize money the winning entries will also be shown during the North West Film Festival at the Roxy Theatre in Bingara on 13 - 14 September. Information on the website and video competition can be f o u n d o n h t t p s : / /www.heartofourcommunity.com.au and https://www.hear to fourcommunity.com.au/mad

Further information Trudie Byfield 6548 2651.

Trudie Byfield

HUNTER MUTUAL

https://www.heartofourcommunity.com.au

https://www.heartofourcommunity.com.au

https://www.heartofourcommunity.com.au/mad

https://www.heartofourcommunity.com.au/mad


Woolbrook Rural Industries Max Wurcker 6548 2150

Nearly everything for farmers at rock bottom prices! Conventional & electric fencing, pumps,

spraying equipment, poly & PVC pipes, generators, tanks, silos etc

Visit our very comprehensive website: www.woolbrookrural.com.au

Machinery and Car Dealers are much like the rest of our community, some good, some not so good, and the rest falling somewhere in between. While I did say I worked for Mercedes-Benz, strictly speaking that is incorrect because it was actually Yorkstar Motors Pty Ltd which had the Mercedes-Benz Car and Commercial Vehicle distribution franchise for NSW and ACT. Yorkstar was a wholly owned subsidiary of York Motors Ltd, a public company listed on the Stock Exchange and at the time probably the most prestigious of all such companies. They not only had the Mercedes-Benz franchise through Yorkstar, but also Rolls Royce and Bentley in their own name as well as the distribution of Toyota passenger vehicles in NSW and ACT. At one time they also had, and perhaps still had, another company, Lancaster Motors. Their choice of those two names was no doubt a reflection of the Australian ethos at the time these companies were formed about 1932 at the height of the Great Depression. In those days Australia was still a very British nation which not only revered Britain, but our security was dependant on its Royal Navy, also its supposedly impregnable shield of Singapore protecting Australia from any possible attacks from the north. Indeed, looking back, and although we only half realised it at the time, it was the fall of Singapore in early 1942, and our turning to the USA for help, which was the great turning point in our feelings for, and dependence on, Britain and the British Empire which in any case would within a few years almost completely disappear.

York Motors Ltd was a very conservative company in a conservative Australia, and it would be difficult to think of two more English names than York and Lancaster. These two

WOOLBROOK RURAL INDUSTRIES

great Houses, whose symbols were respectively the Red Rose and White Rose, were both members of the Plantagenet Family, though this did not stop them fighting each other for many years for the throne of England during the second half of the fifteenth century in a conflict known as the War of the Roses. The final outcome saw the Tudors established on the throne of England, notably Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and their reigns were of great significance to Britain even though they were both bloodthirsty rulers in a bloodthirsty age. I say this because, at the end of the reign of the childless Elizabeth, the last Tudor, England had been transformed from a second or third rate almost backwater power to a position where she was able to challenge the two dominant European nations at that time, France and Spain. She then fought wars with both for hundreds of years, culminating in her overwhelming victories at Trafalgar and Waterloo. After that Britain ruled the oceans and enlarged her Empire almost unhindered for more than a century till two world wars and the fall of Singapore not only saw the beginning of her end as a world power but also the disintegration of her empire, the greatest the world had ever seen.

I thought York Motors Ltd still retained a Great Depression mentality, which suited me, also that they so obviously watched their costs with great care; indeed to survive they had to because their accounts, which were publicly available every year as a Public Company, showed a profit margin of about 4% of turnover, and with such a slim margin even a small hiccup can spell much red ink at the end of the financial year. Their claim was that they had never failed to pay a dividend, and their reputation was that they would pay the last penny they owed and sue for the last penny


owed them. I remember that, when years later I became General Manager, the names of customers who had been placed on COD arrived on my desk every week. One day I was surprised to see the Reserve Bank of Australia on that list, so I rang the Credit Manager and said “Bluey, what are you doing!” and he said “Max, they owe us money, we cannot get it out of them, and even though it is no doubt just an administrative error, if anyone is 60 days overdue I don’t care who they are, they are on COD”. He told me later that he had the money within a week.

York Motors was both an absolutely dead honest company and good to work for, indeed those who did their job satisfactorily needed fear the sack for only two reasons. The first was “dudding” the company in any way, the penalty was immediate and final, and Yorks

were long aware of all the methods by which this could be done. One was by putting a mate’s name in for an undeserved spotter’s fee, and I can recall several biting the dust for this reason, though it did take the company a little while to become aware it was happening. Another method was selling trades to a mate for less than true value and pocketing part of the resulting profit, and it was totally forbidden to make so much as a dollar from the motor trade in any way except through York Motors, and this seemed fair and logical to me. The Company Secretary, a very suspicious, cynical and disbelieving man, seemed to have a nose for anything suspicious, and during my time one or two went overboard after he detected “dodgy” trade deals.

Max Wurcker

0429 485 168


0488 727 032


Custom Made Kitchens

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November.

Great news, after a few initial set backs we are well on track for this years Relay for Life to be held on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November. After a successful public meeting held at the RSL Club last Tuesday night we now have all positions filled. We also have a new Chair for this year as Sue Shotter has sold her house and is on the move. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Sue and Ray the very best of luck with their move and their new life. We would also like to thank Sue for all her hard work as Chair of the Merriwa Relay for life from 2011 until now - well done Sue.

2013 Committee is - Chair - Ray McConnell

Catering Coordinator - Lorretta Cooper and Sue Shotter

Survivors & Carers Coordinator - Ray and Carlita McConnell

Fightback/Mission Coordinator - Ray and Carlita McConnell

Logistics Coordinator - Ray McConnell School Coordinator - Adam Johnston

and Liam Cronin Entertainment Coordinator - Brian Baker Fundraising Coordinator - Vicki Gleeson.

RELAY FOR LIFE

President: David Cameron

6548 7272

Secretary: Megan Richards

0427 437 743

Treasurer: Pauline Lawler

0400 482 444

While we have filled the main committee positions we will still need lots of helpers to help the above people to fulfil their roles, so if you are at all interested in helping out in any way please give Ray a call on 6548 2077 or 0458 482 899 to register your interest, or alternatively, you are most welcome to attend our next meeting. We would also be interested to hear from anyone who has any ideas on how we can improve this years relay - no suggestion is a bad one, so please don't be afraid to let us know.

The first fundraising event for this years Relay will be a fun bowls day to be held at the Merriwa Sports Club on Sunday 21 April commencing at 10am, please refer to the community news for more details.

Carlita McConnell

NRMA STORY BOOK

‘Did I Wake You?’ Is a collection of both actual and humorous events occurring to and written by Country Road Service Petrol's, from the 1920 until today. It details the ingenious ways the patrolman of yesteryear fashioned their own parts and recalls valiant snakes, fixing TV sets and rescuing members from floods, B&S balls and outdoor loos.

NRMA will be placing small inserts from these articles in future Ringers. So look forward to reading the short stories of the NRMA patrol men who have been to great strengths helping customers.

Mary-Anne Pike


NAME PHONE NAME PHONE NAME PHONE

Have you organised your sponsorship for 2013?

Adam Carrall - Carpenter 0427 088 862

Andy Carrigan 6548 2646

Anthea Wright Veterinary Service

6548 2452

B&B on Bettington 6548 2777

Boardman Peasley Pty Ltd 6543 3600

Bricklayer Block layer 6548 2591

Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002

Cassilis Public School 6376 1009

CJ & JM Vero 6548 2303

CJ’S Cuts 6548 8531

Colles Manufactured Homes Pty Ltd

4353 3606

Craig McPherson Haulage 6548 2663

Cross Country Merriwa 6548 2106

Crystal Clear Water Tank Cleaning

6557 0074

Curls & Swirls 6548 2499

Curtis, Irving & Gant 6543 2433

Custom Made Kitchens 6548 2025

David Houlahan 0429 485 119

Dean Hancock - Master Farrier

0488 591 723

Di’s Clothing Patch 6548 3023

Domestic Water Carting 0417 448 169

Festival of the Fleeces 6521 7046

IGA Plus Liquor Merriwa 6548 2315

Hair Indeed 6548 2666

Hanckel Hay Sales 0429 485 168

Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority

6542 4444

Happy Guru 6548 2888

Hunter Mutual 6548 2651

Integratedliving 6548 3062

MA Macdonald & Co 6548 2226

McConnell’s This ‘n’ That 6548 2889

Merriwa Caravan Park 0418 668 402

Merriwa Catholic Parish 6548 2086

St Vincent de Paul 6548 3092

Merriwa Central School

Primary office 6548 2101

Secondary office 6548 2119

Merriwa Central School P&C Association

6548 2119

Merriwa Cricket Club 0428 485 110

Merriwa Darts Competition

0428 899 749

Merriwa District Education Foundation

6376 1052

Merriwa District Health

6548 2653 Non-Emergency Medical Transport

Merriwa District Progress Association

6548 2245

6548 3060

Merriwa Engineering 0427 476 085

Merriwa Home Hardware 6548 2077

Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048

Merriwa Hospital 6532 5000

Merriwa Junior League & Netball

0437 482 375

Merriwa Little Athletics 0427 799 222

Merriwa Magpies Rugby League Football Club

0411 800 255

Merriwa Newsagents 6548 2031

Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213

Merriwa Post Office 6548 2042

Merriwa Pre-School & Kindergarten Association

6548 2083

Merriwa Race Club 0427 482 095

Merriwa RSL Club 6548 2157

Restaurant 6548 2295

Merriwa Rotary Club 6548 2025

Merriwa Springtime Show

0402 484 018

Melaleuka Rural Services 0429 131 339

Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2082

Merriwa Sports Club 6548 2028

Restaurant 6548 3228

Merriwa Amateur Swim Club

6548 8510

Merriwa Anglican Parish 0429 996 769

Merriwa Surgery 6548 2305

Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2679

Merriwa Traders - IGA 6548 2315

Merriwa Tourist Welcoming

Centre 6548 3201

Merriwa Tyre & Service Centre

6548 2078

Mortgage Choice - Lauren Murphy

0408 480 562

Painter Decorator 0402 943 918

Panorama Motor Inn 4943 3144

Pitt Son & Keene Elders 6548 2307

Plough Inn 6376 1220

Peter Lawler Pest Control 0428 482 332

Rockwell Livestock & Property

6548 5100

Royal Hotel Merriwa 6548 2235

Running R Cutting Horses 6548 8531

Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246

Scott Witton Building 0427 761 169

St David’s Uniting Church 6548 5131

St Joseph’s Primary School 6548 2035

Tash Holden Communications

6548 5002

The Spice Grill 6548 2255

Trinity Markets 6548 2323

Upper Hunter Shire Council - Merriwa Branch

6521 7000

Welderup 6548 2500

Whale, Mark 6548 2389

Woolbrook Rural Industries 6548 2150


* When reporting an incident to the Police, always request and record your Incident Reference Number

CURTIS GANT IRVING SOLICITORS

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

PRACTISE AREAS INCLUDE:

Email: [email protected]

Web Address: www.curtisgantirving.com.au

59 BROOK STREET

MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Phone: (02) 6543 2433

Fax: (02) 6542 5297

86 BETTINGTON

MERRIWA NSW 2329 Phone:(02) 65482205

By Appointment only

Property Law/Subdivisions Criminal Law

Conveyancing Litigation & Court appearances

Accident Claims Business Law & Leases

Wills and Estates Family Law

Powers of Attorney General Legal Work

MERRIWA TENNIS CLUB

Merriwa Tennis Club is looking for interested players to join a junior tennis competition which will commence on Wednesday afternoons from 4.00pm, starting date is 3 April.

Contact Loretta on 6548 2679.

LADIES TENNIS

Ladies tennis is played on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am. Ladies are encouraged to come along each week and be placed into a team on the day. Merriwa Tennis Club is a child friendly club, please feel free to bring your child/ren along. Everyone is welcome.

For more information call Rose on 6548 3207.

Loretta Cooper

mailto:[email protected]


0428 482 332

Saturday 23 March 2013

Saturday Members Draw - 285 not won, next week $220 Winners Jackpot - 25936 not won, next week $160 Free Tickets - Trish Sandruly Dinner - Beatrice Voysey Bowls Raffle - Gary Anshaw.

Sunday 24 March 2013 Sunday Members Draw - no 313 not won, next week $300 $20 one off prizes - no 312 was not won and no 314 not won

Transport Service is available Friday.

Don’t take the risk and drive when for $3 per person you can be chauffeured home.

To access the transport service you must book through the Sports Club to check availability of the service.

Members and Associations Looking for a venue to hold your meetings, etc? The Sports Club may be able to assist. Please contact the Club for further details.

BINGO

Every Thursday night commences 7.00pm. Win Sporties vouchers for meat and other business houses plus SUPER 39 $100 gift voucher.

THE SPORTIES

Chinese/Australian Restaurant Smorgasbord last Sunday in the month. All you can eat entree’s, mains and dessert; $18 adult, $12 children under 12. Shan and Jinna also have lunch time specials $7.50.

Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon to 2.00pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5.30pm

MERRIWA SPORTS CLUB

to 9:00pm. Closed Mondays. Reopens 5.00pm Tuesday. For bookings and take away - ring 6548 3228.

COMING EVENTS

Events to watch for in February and March

Best Easter Dresser - 30 March at 8.30pm

Sunday Smorgasbord Sunday 31 March “Ash Mountain” - 27 April at 7.30pm

John Rindfliesh

LADIES BOWLS NEWS

Wednesday 20 Mufti a game of consistency was played. Numbers were down a little last week as some of us were enjoying a cruise on Newcastle Harbour for Seniors Week.

April Mufti starting time will be 9.30am so come and join us. All welcome.

Beatrice Voysey and John Rindfliesh

The Spice Grill Restaurant / Café 112 Bettington Street Merriwa

Open 7 Days Sun - Tue 7am - 6pm Wed - Sat 7am - 8pm

Come in and try our freshly prepared Indian and

Australian Cuisine

Dine in or Take Away Available


MERRIWA RSL CLUB

The Members Lucky Badge for $650.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 785, this week it jackpots to $700.00.

The 7pm draw for $140.00 was not won the number was 589, this week it jackpots to $160.00.

The 9pm draw for $120.00 was not won the number was 197, this week it jackpots to $140.00. LTPS/12/03880

The Sunday Morning Badge Draw for $1950.00 was not won last week the number was 451, this week jackpots to $2000.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/12/03880

The Friday 8.30pm badge draw and the Sunday badge draw both now commence at $500.00.

We currently have a Keno promotion running; spend $10.00 on Keno to go into the draw to win a Digital Radio with Universal Dock for an iPod.

RAFFLES

The Easter Raffles will be held on Thursday 28 March, and they will have an extra added $100.00 worth of Easter eggs up for grabs.

M.J MORGAN Secretary/Manager

CASSILIS BOWLING CLUB

Friday night fun Twilight bowls, 7pm start, names to Club by 6.45pm, choice of prizes for winners – progressive points competition.

No bowls last week due to an electrical blackout.

Friday night Snack Bar - The Two Ds Affordable family meals.

Friday night raffles Meat trays, Veg trays, Schooner Draw, Joker Draw, Members Draw.

Last week’s results Members Draw: $100 – Richard Thompson unclaimed - $105 next week Joker Draw: $1001 – Robert Peel – unsuccessful - $1030 next week.

STARLIGHT FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Kathy Sumpter is looking for sponsors to raise money for the Starlight Foundation – she will be having 50cm cut off her hair during the Cassilis Rodeo on 26 April. A donation form is on the bar at the CassBowl at the moment. So please donate generously to this worthy cause.

Internet - Check out our website at www.cassilisbowlingclub.com.au

Facebook - The Club now has it’s own Facebook Page, so please check it out and like us. Coming Events will also be advertised on this page as well as the website (as soon as there is a confirmed date for them).

Hilary Parker

Branch Manager Katherine Simpson 0437 961 559 Agronomist / Merchandise Sales Cameron Want 0428 842 477 Farm Supplies Sales Rep Kayla Mullen 00 6548 2307 Sales Support Officer Kayla Mullen 02 6548 2307 Livestock Peter Sawyer 0428 503 394 Real Estate Ross Beer 0427 452 572 Property Management Ally Luck 0457 756 118 District Banking Manager - Tamworth Tanya Richards 02 6762 1331 Insurance Representative - Mudgee Di Gregory 02 6372 3444 Wool Representative Craig Brennan 0417 859 575

http://www.cassilisbowlingclub.com.au/


All Merriwa club members should be getting themselves and their horses ready for the Cassilis Presidents Cup next weekend. A very successful Merriwa Pony Club Combined Training (dressage and jumping) and Presidents Cup Day was held last weekend- 23 and 24 March 2013. Results in next week’s Ringer!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Cassilis next weekend!

UPCOMING EVENTS

30 March Cassilis Presidents Cup

7 April Scone Presidents Cup

13/14 April NSW Sporting and

Campdrafting

Championships

Gloucester

14 April Rally Day

21 April Wingen Campdraft and

Sporting Day

28 April Singleton Presidents Cup

5 May Aberdeen Presidents Cup

Please send information for the Ringer to [email protected].

Tanya Ninness

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Pia Henderson Sam Grady

Ava Peel

Ben Patterson led by Anastasia Martin

PONY CLUB


WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE UP AND COMING SOCIAL CLUB EASTER

PARTY

SPECIALS Stanley Chardonnay 4ltr casks now

$13.00 Crown Larger 6 packs now $17.00

Thursday 2 Cricket Club meat raffles. Buy a ticket and get a free ticket in the GRAB THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

CARD JACKPOT GAME.

GRAB THE QUEEN OF HEARTS $550.00 not claimed by Alana,

jackpots to $600.00. $12 chicken schnitzel night, normal

menu also available.

Friday Social Club raffles, Happy Hours 5-

7pm.

LUCKY 7’S Jackpot was $900.00 was not won,

jackpots to $1000.00.

Saturday Punters Club, Merv did no good,

Luke’s bet next Saturday. Between 4.30 and 6.30 pm Social

Club draw Happy hour 3 to 4pm, $2.80 middies, $3.90 schoones.

Mexican night assorted dishes plus $5 Coronas, main menu also

available.

Sunday $13.00 roast, baked veg and

gravy, normal menu also available.

Tuesday $12 rump night, normal menu also

available.

Wednesday Between 4.30 and 6.30pm Social

Club draw. $10 pasta night, normal menu also available.

SOCIAL CLUB DRAWS Wednesday $450.00 was not won

by James Curtis. Saturday $500.00 was not won by

Amanda Nebauer, jackpots to $550.00 Wednesday.

Dining room open for lunch 7 days a week. Dinner 7 nights

with main menu and daily specials. Bar snacks every day 4.30pm. DVD’s for hire from $1.00 per week, $3.00 for 2

nights recent releases, or $4.00 new releases over night.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 2 over night DVD’s for

$6.00. 9kg gas bottles refilled for only

$34.99 bags of ice $3.50

BAR, BISTRO, ACCOMMODATION

PH 6548 2235

MARCH

Thursday 28 CWA Easter Street Stall

Saturday 30 Merriwa Sports Club “Electrodance” - Easter Dresser -

8.30pm

Friday 5 Asthma Foundation Fundraising Street Stall

Saturday 6 Rugby League Football Club - Merriwa v’s Scone - Merriwa

Oval - 3pm

Friday 12 Festival of the Fleeces Street Stall - 9am

Saturday 13 Cricket Presentation, BBQ and family cricket game - 4pm

Sunday 14 Merriwa Bookies Meeting—Merriwa Library - 7.00pm

Saturday 20 Working Dog Trial and Horse Sale

Sunday 21 Relay for Life Bowls Day and Cake Stall- Merriwa Sports

Club - 10.30am

Friday 26 Cassilis Rodeo

Saturday 27 Merriwa Races

Merriwa Sports Club - Ash Mountain - 7.30pm

Congratulations to Thomas Hagley - recipient for the Merriwa Country Women's Association Scholarship.

More details in next weeks Ringer!

Jane Hegarty

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