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Issue 10Thursday April 5,

2018

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MERRIWA

WHAT’S NEWS? Senior’s Week at

Merriwa, enjoy Tai ChiMerriwa Central School

Cross CountryRoy Lawler competes at

Royal Easter Show

RingerANZAC Day 2018

All citizens are being asked to help share in this solemn occasion to help preserve the Spirit of the ANZAC and to remember the great sacrifice that

many made, in order that we may live in peace.

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Community News

Mary O’Neill, on 6548 2383.

PROGRAM FOR DAWN SERVICE

• 5.40am - Assemble at the Cenotaph

• 6.30am - End of Dawn Service

• 7.00am - Breakfast at Merriwa RSL Club

PROGRAM FOR MAIN SERVICE

• 10.15am - All citizens/groups wishing to participate in the march are to assemble outside the RSL Club

• 10.30am - March commences

• 10.40am - General Assembly at the Cenotaph and service commences

• 12.00noon - Sausage sizzle for the young people taking part in the ceremony

• 1.00pm - Commemoration Luncheon for all citizens wishing to attend (tickets available at the Merriwa RSL Club).

They gave their livesFor that public gift they receive praise

Which never ages, and a tomb most gloriousNot so much the tomb in which they lie

But in which their fame survivesTo be remembered forever when

Occasion comes for word or deed.

Mary O’Neill

ANZAC Day CommemorationsAll citizens are being asked to help share in this solemn occasion to help preserve the Spirit of the ANZAC and to remember the great sacrifice that so many made, in order that we may live in peace.

If anyone wishes to participate in the laying of a wreath or seeks any further information please contact the RSL Sub-Branch Secretary,

LEGACY ROSEMARY COLLECTION

It is that time of the year again to get ready to harvest and bring in your Rosemary.

We will be receiving rosemary as usual at the Merriwa RSL Club from Saturday April 14 to Wednesday April 18. Best to bring any rosemary collected in on Monday to Wednesday due to reduced wilting time.

There will be cartons available at the RSL Club from Saturday April 14.

As the weather has once again dried off, please consider giving your rosemary a good soak prior to cutting to minimise stress on your plants.

Legacy have come to depend on us for the majority of their rosemary. Last year we supplied them with more than 90% of their needed rosemary sprigs. Legacy in turn supports in excess of 14 000 widows, children and people with disabilities.

Remember Legacy because Legacy Remembers.

Mal Frame, Michael O’Neill and John Penninger

Merriwa Rosemary Collection

Issue 12 of the Merriwa Ringer (Term 2 - first issue back) will

receive articles up until 12 noon Tuesday May 1 as the office will

be unattended Monday due to a Staff Development Day.

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Merriwa Central School

APRILThursday 5 Parent/Teacher InterviewsFriday 6 Primary assembly - 2.15pmTuesday 10 School PhotographsFriday 13 Last Day of Term

Coming Events

Principal’s ReportI trust everyone had a relaxing Easter break, given the number of people heading off camping for the weekend we struck perfect weather. The end of term one is rapidly approaching, with much to do over the next week.

MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

Our whole school focus this year on student wellbeing saw staff undertake training in visible wellbeing on Day 1 this term. The establishment of our wellbeing room this term for secondary students has proven highly popular with students.

This week I attended training in Tamworth with our newly appointed Wellbeing teacher Miss Golden. The workshop delivered by Headspace focused on supporting secondary schools and students impacted by youth suicide.

We hope to provide a range of workshops for parents around mental health strategies to support their children throughout the year. One of the first workshops we aim to run will assist parents to understand bullying, school processes and how they can support their child.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

Information packs about school photographs were sent home last week and all parents should have the information from Master School Portraits. Photographs will take place next Tuesday on the primary campus. For parents who would like family portraits taken, they will be available from 11.00am in the primary library. Please remember to send your money and orders in on Tuesday for the photographers, alternatively payment can be made directly to MSP online.

SNAKE TAILS

We aim to provide a range of learning opportunities for students, and support visiting performers through the use of our Gonski funding. This ensures all students are able to participate, with costs being covered by the school. This week our students had the opportunity to learn about Australian reptiles with the visiting Snake Tails performance, a fascinating up close and personal learning experience for our students.

building, however they now have two flag poles to proudly fly the flag, and mark special occasions. Flag poles were also upgraded and relocated in secondary as part of the improvement process.

Darren NoonanPrincipal

Jordyn-Lee Boromeo getting close with her

new scaley friend

NEW FLAG POLES

We are constantly looking at ways to improve our school. Primary had been without a flagpole since the construction of our administration

EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTCasual School Learning Support Officer

to work in Secondary

School Learning Support Officers assist in classroom activities, school routines and the care and management of students with special needs.

Generally, their role includes assisting teachers in school to:

• provide opportunities for students to develop personal, social, independent, living and prevocational skills

• attend to the personal care needs of students

Applicants will need to provide a resume and Working with Children Check (WWCC).Please contact Julie Byrne, School Administration Manager, 6548 2119 for further information.Applications close Friday April 13 at 3.00pm.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Primary had a very busy day last Thursday. All our students ventured down to the Merriwa Showground to compete in our Kindergarten-Year 12 Cross Country/Fun Run event. Students had a fantastic time and staff would like to congratulate students on their sportsmanship they showed on the day.

Thank you to the parents and community members who volunteered to assist and were very helpful on the day. Without your support such events are difficult to run smoothly.

We ask that Fun Run sponsorship forms are returned urgently to school so prizes can be ordered and received by students promptly in Term 2. Students who qualified for the Zone level of competition will be notified and we look forward to acknowledging our students’ efforts soon during our ribbon presentation.

Primary Report

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Secondary ReportPRIMARY ASSEMBLY

Don’t forget our next Primary assembly will be held tomorrow, Friday April 6 at 2.15pm. Year 1 have been busy practising their item to share with everyone. We look forward to sharing our celebrations with parents and guests.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School Photos will be held on Tuesday April 10. Students are to return their forms and payment envelopes

on the day, so they can be handed to the photographer. Please ensure correct money is in the envelope as the school does not handle the money.

PRIMARY REWARDS DAY- MAD SCIENTISTS

Our Rewards Day will be held next week on Wednesday April 11 and we are excited to be celebrating the positive behaviour of Kinder-Year 6 students with a special science afternoon.

This term, Mrs Hourn and Mrs Martin have been busy planning a variety of science experiments and construction activities for eligible students to complete. Students are invited to dress up as ‘Mad Scientists’. They may like to wear white lab coats, crazy wigs or goggles.

We are looking forward to our first Rewards Day for 2018 and cannot wait to see the many imaginative costumes students are planning to create.

REMINDER: HOME READERS AND LIBRARY BOOKS

As we are coming to the end of Term 1, we would like to remind students about overdue library books and home readers. If all students can please return their home readers and library books by the end of the term, which would be greatly appreciated.

Talia Morgan Relieving Assistant Principal

AGRICULTURE NEWS

I joined Merriwa Central School as an Agriculture teacher at the start of 2018 from Singleton High School. I bring with me a vast range of experience in this role, accumulated during my teaching career.

Year 11 students have been busy with their studies on “how to run a farm as a business”. These students had to conduct a research on the school farm as part of their assessment task. Year 9 and 10 Agriculture students have been involved with various practical activities such as repairing the old green house in which vegetable seedlings are being raised, dismantling the old sheep yards and erecting new ones. Three paddocks have been ploughed up and ready for seeding sometime this week. We are intending to sow perennial rye grass, wheat and oats respectively.

We were able to sell some of our sheep flock through the sale yards. As of mid-May we will be getting two steers all kindly donated to the school by Tocal College. Our students will be involved in Junior Cattle judging and Leading at Tocal College at a date to be advertised in due course. As a school tradition we will also be involved in the Beef Bonanza show in Scone sometime in Term 3.

The effort of my students in promoting sustainable agriculture at the school is well appreciated. Thanks to Karin Brazier for your great effort and team work. As a team we thrive to see the Agriculture plot remain viable and sustainable. I would like to thank those local farmers, suppliers, Elders, CRT to name a few, Hunter Local Land Services and the community for your support for Agricultural education at this school. We would appreciate any farmers or experts in Agriculture who would be interested in visiting the school farm or intend to share their expertise in agriculture with students to contact me through the school office so arrangements can be made.

Charlie JamesAgriculture Teacher

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YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEWS

On Tuesday March 27 Year 10 students participated in the Merriwa Central School Mock Interview Program. Four Merriwa Business proprietors volunteered their time to assist with the interviews. The Year 10 students had to apply for a position that interested them and then attend an interview for that job. There were many nervous students waiting for their interviews on Tuesday. I would like to congratulate the students who participated and hope they learnt a lot from the experience. The Interview panels were impressed with the range of students who attended the interviews and were able to offer some good advice to students about their applications, resumes and general interview techniques.

Merriwa Central School would like to thank the following community members who assisted on the day.• Ivan Gant• Tash Taff• Mark Sparrow• Linda Gant

Without their support the day would not have been possible and it is a wonderful learning experience for our students to have access to, so thank you for your time and effort on the day.

CAREERS

My Day Campus Days at CSU

This is a great opportunity to check out facilities, and have your questions answered about what it’s really like to study at CSU. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet academics, current students and support staff to get all the information you need about studying at CSU.

Orange Campus - April 19 to May 19

Port Macquarie Campus - June 19

Albury-Wodonga Campus - June 27

Dubbo Campus - July 5

Wagga Wagga Campus - July 6

Read more at: http://news.csu.edu.au/events

How to Choose a Degree When You’re Unsure

There’s so much pressure to choose your career straight out of high school – how do you know if you’ve gotten it right? We’ve compiled some essential tips on how to choose an undergraduate degree when you’re just not sure, that should ease even the most worried mind. Read more:

https://careerswithstem.com/undergraduate-degree-advice/

Women in Trades Videos

Skills shortages, advances in machine technology and a shift in attitude are just some of the factors that have led to the acceptance and encouragement of women taking part in traditionally ‘male’ trades. Some key industries

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Student of the Week Jack Fairhall

Year 7

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS: I would like to be a farmer because it is better than sitting on a computer. I would like to specialise in operating tractors

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Pigging, bow shooting, playing X-Box, watching movies, footy and cricket

FAVOURITE CLASS: PE is my favourite subject because you get to run around and do fun activities

BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Year 4 when I broke the high jump record

YEAR ADVISOR COMMENT: Jack is a very capable student who is keen to anything a go. He is a polite student who is respectful of others and their belongings. He knows the importance of trying your best and always works well in class. Jack enjoys working and playing outside and he is extremely sporty. He is to be commended for his sportsmanship on and off the field. Jack recently achieved second place in Cross Country. Jack is a fantastic student and we are very lucky to call him one of our own.

Ashleigh Golden - Year Adviser

that now persuade women to get involved are Automotive, Building and Construction, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Mining and Rural and Farming.

http://www.sk i l l sone.com.au/category/women-in-trades/

Tips for Acing Year 12

Year 12 can put a lot of pressure on you, whatever your goals may be for the future. Read more:

http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-ace-year-12

Which Jobs are on the Rise

http://blog.au.indeed.com/2018/02/27/hot-jobs-in-2018-which-sectors-are-on-the-rise/

The ATOM Photo Comp 2018 - Closes September 7

Submit a set of three photographs on the theme, ‘This Makes Me Happy’. $1000.00 secondary prize. Please click here for more detail about the theme.

http://atomphotocomp.org/http://atomphotocomp.org/entry-system/

Get Songwriting Competition – USQ: Entry closes June 1

If you are a Year 10-12 high school student in Australia, it is time to let the music flow and get songwriting! Enter a song or two for your chance to win a place at the 2019 week-long USQ Artsworx McGregor Music Retreat.

Valued at over $1400.00, this prize includes the opportunity to attend songwriting workshops, jam sessions, elective workshops, performances and more. Find out more:

https://www.usq.edu.au/get-songwriting

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

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL P AND C

Thank you again to all who supported our Easter Raffle. Special thanks to all businesses who sold tickets, and to Libby Gear and Julie Llewelyn for their contribution to the prizes.

Congratulations to our winners, we hope you enjoyed your Easter goodies!

First place: Grace CampbellSecond: Grace BidnerThird: Amanda KempFourth: Ted CarrFifth: Zac WalkerSixth: Cory VeroSeventh: Debbie Hunt

Don’t forget, our Annual General Meeting is NEXT TUESDAY! It is on at 6.30pm at the RSL Club on April 10. Everyone is welcome to attend, it would be great to have as many people as possible.

Keirra Hourn

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St Joseph’s Primary School

Welcome to the Easter season. We are now celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection gives us hope that we will also rise from death to a new life with God. The way we ensure this is to live now in this hope and follow Jesus’ example to love one another as God has loved us.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter break.

The Mass of the Last Supper was celebrated on Holy Thursday at St Anne’s Church. The students were able to re-enact the Last Supper tradition of washing the disciples feet. Fr John washed the feet of the Year 6 Leaders explaining to

Did you know the Upper Hunter Conservatorium holds choir lessons every Monday at St Joseph’s? We have a group of enthusiastic student volunteers who practise during their lunch break each week. These students will be competing at the singing eisteddfod on May 18.

It takes a village...

all that Jesus showed his love by serving others. In the same way we all need to be of service to one another. The Kingdom of God is not about being high and mighty but about love and service.

The Easter Hat Parade at the end of the day was a wonderfully happy event. The children loved parading their creative hats as did the teachers. Thank you to the Year 6 leaders who gave up many of their lunch breaks to help the rest of the students create Easter hats. What a great example of service!

ST JOEY’S BOY HITS HIS STRAPS AT THE ROYAL EASTER SHOW

Year 6 student, Roy Lawler was selected to compete in Polocrosse at the Royal Easter Show over the weekend. Roy’s Team were runners up. Congratulations! Roy was then named Best rider in his position (Number 2). We all like to hear good news stories and I am sure Roy’s parents Tim and Pauline, his extended family, the Merriwa Pony Club, Bunnan Polocrosse Club and St Joseph’s Equestrian team as well as the wider community all share in the pride and pleasure of Roy’s achievements. We eagerly await news on how ex-students Nicole and Clancy Martin and April Lawler perform in the mounted games today (Tuesday).

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MERRIWA – OUR COMMUNITY – OUR RESPONSIBILITY!

When asked again by a number of local people why our school does not participate in the shopper docket reward schemes run by the big supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths, I thought it time to repeat our school’s view on this.

Sports equipment and other such rewards offered to schools when their community members shop in their store seems like a good deal. But wait there’s more....

Our local shops and businesses lose custom every time one of us travels to nearby towns to shop. Our school benefits directly by the local businesses in a number of ways and we want to do all we can to support them.

Imagine Merriwa with no local shops and businesses.

Where will we go to get that last minute ingredient we need for lunch?

What local employment will there be for our parents and part time employment for high school students?

Who will sponsor us when we have a fundraiser?

What will inspire people to move into our town if there are no shops or businesses?

How will we travel the 80 kms to a doctor every time we feel sick?

How will we keep the sporting clubs, playgroups, schools, museum, churches, service clubs, swimming pool afloat with the subsequent loss of critical population?

No, St Joseph’s will not be contributing to this attempt by big business to win the custom of the good people of Merriwa. The benefits of living in Merriwa far out-weigh the benefit of a few new soccer balls.

Helen WhalePrincipal

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Classroom Awards for Week 9:

Kindergarten - Eden Barry – for demonstrating excellent speaking and listening skills in English activities

Stage 1 - Olivia Purcell – for demonstrating an exemplary work ethic during creative writing

Jensen Grace – for exhibiting the maturity to accept teacher guidance and use it to enhance his learning

Stage 2 - Aidan Hunt – for his outstanding enthusiasm and involvement in History lessons

Emma McLaren – for her consistent hard work, effort and perseverance in Mathematics activities

Stage 3 - Emily Wright – for displaying great historical skills when interpreting photos

Roy Lawler - for showing commitment and focus during Maths warmup activities

Playground Champion - William Collins - for always playing fairly with others in the playground

Principal’s Awards - Jye Bates - for displaying great skills to bounce back when things disappoint him

Zain Jasem - for showing great team work skills.

Helen WhalePrincipal

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Sandy Hollow Public School

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Christina Darlington

few students in each group. Everyone did such an awesome job with their hats. The winners of each category were:

Kindergarten – Eli H and BronxYear 1/2 – Charlie and MarliiYear 3 – Mya and RoaryYear 4/5/6 – Riley, Reagan and Eli P

Mya Dyllan

Bronx

SPORTSPERSON OF THE WEEK

Eli P

WEEKLY AWARDS

• Blake - consistent effort in all areas

• Maddison - YCDI - being more organised

• Tyson - displaying a more positive attitude towards classwork

• Cooper - YCDI - being organised to start each activity

• Thomas - attendance• Charlie - working effectively with numbers to

100.

EASTER HAT PARADE AND RAFFLE

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Easter Hat Parade. It was very difficult to choose only a

Thank you to everyone who donated Easter eggs and bought raffle tickets. Our lucky winners were;

Ruby S, Michelle F, Charlie H x 3, Isabelle P, Dimity P, Attalica N x 2, Melissa S x 3, Reagan T x 2, Borradaile x 2, Eldridge, Shaneka M x 2, Nate BM, Tanaya BM x 2, Anne W x 2, Rick S and Taylan BM x 2.

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Cassilis PublicSchool

CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENT OF THE WEEKGORDIE ANDERSON

Gordie has earned the title of Student of the Week this week for demonstrating a more mature approach to his learning.

Last week, he worked hard to improve his reading and writing. Gordie attempted all

tasks and challenged himself to improve.

Supporting peers was our Cassilis Learner focus for the week and Gordie enjoyed working with others throughout the week to improve his learning.

He more consistently followed each of our School PBL’s including ‘Be Safe, Be Respectful’ and ‘Do Your Best’ both in and out of the classroom.

Gordie has also worked hard to demonstrate his knowledge and working out during testing last week.

Congratulations, Gordie and keep working hard!

A MESSAGE FROM MISS H

I hope everyone has enjoyed a safe and relaxing Easter long weekend and spent some quality time with friends and family. I am sure the Easter Bunny found everyone over the break and like me; you are all recovering from a weekend of

COMBINED EASTER HAT PARADE AND HARMONY DAY

Last Monday March 26, we held a combined Easter Hat Parade/Harmony Event at Cassilis School.

Students, family and community members participated in craft activities before enjoying a Mrs Nairne and student made Harmony Day lunch including foods from different cultures around the world. We ended the day with our annual Easter Hat Parade and Egg Hunt.

Thank you to everyone who worked together to organise the event and to the Sisters of Charity whose donation went towards supplies for the day. Thank you also to all families and community members who shared the day with us and contributed towards the day. We really appreciate your ongoing support. A great day was had by all.

Thank you to our Easter Hat Parade judges, Kathy Sumpter and John Williams and Congratulations to the Easter Hat Parade winners;

Kindergarten-Year 2 Gordie AndersonYears 3-6 Isabelle Bibby

Congratulations also to the Kindergarten - Year 6 Egg Decorating Competition winner, Sophie Anderson and to the winners of the Easter Hamper Raffle.

First Prize John WilliamsSecond Prize Les McLennanThird Prize Kelly Latter

overindulgence.

Term 1 is flying by and already we are in Week 10. This week will be Mrs Austin’s final week at Cassilis School before beginning maternity leave ready for the soon arrival of her new bub.

All staff and students at Cassilis School would like to wish Mr and Mrs Austin all the best with the start of their own little family. We know she will visit and introduce everyone to the new bub once they are settled next term.

Mrs Austin has been an asset to the school in the three years (almost) she has joined the team and she will be greatly missed by all.

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Easter fun at Cassilis Public School

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Katrina HodgsonRelieving Principal

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

Anglican News

Phone: 0429 996 769

REFLECTION: Second Sunday of Easter - John 20:19-31

Today the evangelist speaks to his first-century readers and across the centuries to us. Firstly we hear Jesus speak words of blessing for all who believe without seeing. Thomas’ role in the Easter narrative is to reveal how hard faith is. No matter what the other disciples say Thomas cannot change death to resurrection without certain criteria being met. He places conditions on God - ‘I need to see the holes and touch the living body’.

Real faith means letting go such conditions. We are challenged to surrender our human doubts, our expectations, and normal rational systems of proof. The other disciples come to faith when they actually see Jesus; this is what Thomas asks for - sight of the Risen One. Jesus doesn’t rebuke Thomas, but he speaks words of blessing for those who can go beyond Thomas and believe without seeing him, for those who will believe without conditions.

Today we do not have the risen Jesus visible in our midst, as did those first disciples. Like the Beloved Disciple in the last Sunday’s Gospel we are called to have faith in more subtle signs. We have the written testimony of those first believers, we have the living witness of other Christians today, and we have those divine stirrings in our own lives inviting rather than compelling belief. At the end of the Gospel the evangelical turns to us to say, “I have written these things so that you may believe and have life”.

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

Life is back to normal. Thursday April 5 - Anglican Women’s Guild - 2.00pm

Friday Eucharist - 10.00am at Holy Trinity, and Extended Eucharist - 11.00am at MPS.

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

TOWN LIBRARY VISIT

On Wednesday March 28, students were lucky enough to have a visit from the local town librarian, Sheree King.

Sheree came up to the school and gave the students an Easter basket craft activity to work on for the afternoon. She then read us an Easter story before surprising the kids with an Easter egg to put in each of their baskets.

Thanks Sheree! The kids enjoy your visits.

OUR NEW JELLYBEAN TABLES AND STOOLS HAVE ARRIVED!

Our modern and stylish new tables and stools arrived just before the long weekend. Students commented that they absolutely love the colourful stools and enjoy being able to use the tables as whiteboards.

Special thanks to our wonderful P and C for p u r c h a s i n g these beneficial learning tools. They will be very useful for tailored small group instruction and have brightened up the classrooms.

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Gummun Place Hostel will be holding Art Therapy Classes for its residents and interested community members on the following dates:

• Tuesday April 24 - 1.00-3.00pm• Wednesday May 30 - 10.00-12.00pm• Wednesday June 27 - 1.00-3.00pm

Those from the community that wish to attend please contact Sue Duggan or Julie Wilton at the Hostel on 6521 7010.

Julie WiltonActivities Officer

Gummun Place HostelSt David’s Uniting Church

The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to

make use of this free service, please contact us before 12.00noon on Mondays.

100 CLUB RESULTS

First 100 Club drawn results are:

First Shirley Hayes $50.00 Second Marg Ward $30.00 Third Troy Houlahan $20.00

Second 100 Club drawn results are:

First Rhiana Smith $50.00 Second Kay Burgess $30.00 Third Kay Burgess $20.00

Third 100 Club drawn results are:

First Gary Farmer $50.00Second Sean Deasy $30.00Third Annabel Hunt $20.00

All of the prizes can be collected from the office of Merriwa Non Emergency Medical Cars at the Bottle Museum in Vennacher Street, Merriwa. Between the hours 9.00am – 3.00pm.

A special thank you to Eva Towler for selling the tickets on our behalf.

Lorna Parnell

Merriwa Relay for Life

Cnr Vennacher and Mackenzie StreetsTime: 10.00am to 3.00pm

Any queries or late orders, please phone me on:

Home: 6548 5131 (evening is best)Mobile: 0428 485 131 - to leave a message

Barbara Campbell

PIE/LAMINGTON DRIVE

Delivery Day: Wednesday April 11From: St David’s Uniting Church

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

An Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday April 16, 2018.

Where: Reg Fletcher Room at Merriwa RSLTime: 4.00 pm

Everyone welcome. RSVP Amanda Kemp on 0457 485 150.

Amanda Kemp

Merriwa Country Education Foundation

As part of Seniors Week we will be lunching on Friday April 6 at 12.00noon at the Merriwa Bowling Club in the Chinese Resturant.

Lunch will be followed by hoi in the club proper.

Come and enjoy lunch and a few games of hoi - see you there!

Mary O’Neill

Merriwa Senior Cizitens

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Merriwa Markets

Our next markets will be April 21.

We are still looking for new stallholders so if you are interested in having a stall, or even sharing a stall with a friend, please email merriwamarkets@gmail.com or call Danielle on 0419 713 468 for more information.

As always, we hope to see you at our next markets – your support for the markets is essential for us to continue supporting our community!

Danielle Cronin

Hi everyone. Last week we were open for Easter Saturday. We made some new and interesting friends and a lot of old friends. Where would we be without our regulars to join in and have a good old chat. We would like to thank everyone that came and took away some goodies from our street stall on Thursday March 29.

Winners of the 100 Club were:

First Paul Murray with number 67Second Debbie Hunt with number 57Third Kay Burgess with number 95

And the winner of the Bunnings Gift Card was:

Nita Tudor, Congratulations to all our winners.

WHAT’S COMING UP

KIDS COOKING DAY - School holiday fun day

Wednesday April 18: We will be cooking and decorating Cupcakes with a Movie and a Free Light Lunch. Starting about 10.00am till about 2.30pm. Keep an eye on Merriwa Connect for any changes or any updates.

MERRIWA RACES

Saturday April 21: Merriwa CWA and the Festival of the Fleeces will be cooking up a storm for the Races. Steak sandwiches, cakes, sandwiches, tea, coffee and soft drinks. So come along and say hello and have a feast. Hope to see you all there.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will be on Monday April 9 starting at 10.00am in the CWA rooms at 159 Bettington Steet Merriwa.

New members are always welcome. Enquiries to: Barbara Campbell on 6548 5131 or 0428 485 131 or Robyn McAlister on 0429 487 241. The CWA rooms are available for hire at very reasonable rates by contacting Jean Price on 6548 2456.

Kim Clydsdale

Merriwa CWA

Club at 6.00pm.

Please consider coming along and taking on a position for the 2018/19 season.

Melissa Swan

Merriwa Touch Football

The Merriwa Little Athletics Annual General Meeting and Awards night is on THIS MONDAY April 9 at the Merriwa RSL from 6.00pm.

Please join us in the BBQ area from 6.00pm for a family dinner to celebrate the end of another great season. The Club will supply meat and bread, if each family could bring something to share (salad, chip and dip, fruit plate, sweets) and purchase their own drinks that would be wonderful.

The Annual General Meeting will commence at 6.45pm with awards presentation in the auditorium from around 7.00pm. A bit of help with the BBQ from 6.00pm and a few volunteers to mind the troops while we have a quick meeting in the Bistro area would be most appreciated.

All REGISTERED athletes will be acknowledged on the night! If you can’t make it or you have a few extras you’d like to bring along, please text Tash so catering can be adjusted. Look forward to seeing you there!

Tash Taaffe

Merriwa Little Athletics

Merriwa Touch Football would like to advise the community that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 11 at Merriwa Sports

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SENIORS WEEK

This week is the start of Senior’s Week and to celebrate there are a few free activities to add to your social calendar.

The first one is the Merriwa Create and Grow playgroup (for all children aged 0-6) visit to Gummun Hostel on Monday April 9 from 9.30 to 10.30am. Residents and young ‘master chefs’ will enjoy some creative cooking followed by morning tea.

Gummun Hostel activities officer Julie Wilton is looking forward to helping playgroup ‘master

chefs’ with more cooking next week

On Wednesday April 11 from 9.00am to 10.00am get along to the Hostel for the first in what will hopefully be several Tai Chi classes with qualified instructor Nicolle Western. Tai Chi is a fabulous way to start the day, combining low impact stretching with mindfulness and meditation. No need to register, just get along to the Hostel on Wednesday morning wearing comfortable clothes and footwear. Fruit and water will be supplied for morning tea afterwards. All welcome!

Tai Chi is on in Merriwa this month!

Merriwa Senior Citizen’s are hosting their much anticipated ‘Home Day’ on Friday April 13 at the Merriwa RSL from 11.00am. Seniors from Cassilis, Denman and Scone will be joining our local seniors. Entertainment will be provided by students from Merriwa Central School and St Joseph’s Merriwa along with lots of raffles, prizes and games.

Don’t forget the free art classes on at Gummun Hostel and Merriwa Multipurpose Service each

month. The next art class with talented textile artist Pearl Moon from Murrurundi will be on Tuesday April 24 from 1 0 . 0 0 a m to 12noon ( h o s p i t a l ) and 1 to 3pm (hostel). No need to book, just come along and join in some arty fun. It’s a great way to spend a morning or afternoon and it’s free!

Tash Taaffe

Hostel resident Dawn Byfield got into the spirit of Easter last week creating an Easter basket as part of the Art Therapy classes held monthly at the Hostel and Merriwa

Multipurpose Service

Merriwa Gummun Place Hostel

Quilt Display   

Will you win the “viewers

choice” award?

Register your interest at the Merriwa Visitor Information Centre

Fotf@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au 02 6521 7046

9th June 2018 @ Fes val of the Fleeces

Compe��on 

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Business N

ews

Merriwa NewsagencyNEW IN STORE

let people know that Mother’s Day is just around the corner (already!). it is time to make your mum feel special, and our wonderful range of cards is the perfect way to do it (and it you have to post it, then you better come in sooner rather than later!)

GRAZIHER

The Autumn Issue is now on the shelves, and is a wonderful celebration of women in rural Australia. We celebrate Mothers in this issue, with photographers and writers paying tribute to country mums - all different shapes and sizes, meaning different things to us all, a big part of all of our lives. Then, almost hidden away in the back of this issue is the most delicious apple and raspberry cake that would be the perfect way to show mum how much she means to you.

THE AUSTRALIAN COSMETIC COMPANY

The wonderful, Australian made face and hand creams from this collection are available in a pack or singularly. Today I will be telling you all about the face mask collection. This set includes four different face masks and a face scrub. The scrub is a delicious smelling coconut. The masks are cucumber, white clay, sea mineral and charcoal. They are designed to restore the skin, revitalise and refresh our faces so that we glow with health. They are a wonderful gift idea.

COLOUR IN

If your mother is a fan of the colouring craze that has well and truly taken over the world, then add one of these wonderful books to her collection - Pablo Picasso - the Master of Modern Art is a colouring book filled with some of his most well-known artworks, and some you may not have seen before. There are a range of other artists available, but get in quick as they have been very popular

A RED TRACTOR MOMENT

When you’re curious you find lots of interesting things to do - Walt Disney

BEANIE BOO

Anora: You’ll not see me in the park because my fur is really dark.

My Birthday is August 28.

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

Cash and Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

RotaryTHIS IS THE MONTH OF THE ROTARY BOWELCARE

PROGRAM

The aim of the program is to check bowel movements to detect the presence of blood, which MAY indicate the possibility that bowel cancer is a threat and that immediate investigation would be appropriate, so as to avoid serious consequences.

The presence of blood may be the result of other conditions, unrelated to cancer, such as colitis, diverticulitis, haemorrhoids and fissures. These possibilities require further testing by a doctor so that the situation can be accurately assessed.

BOWELCARE testing is simple, painless, and easy to do in the home environment.

Further information can be obtained, if needed, by contacting the Rotary Helpline on 1300 100 137.

Historically, more kits and sold that are received back....reflecting possibly an acceptance that it is a good idea, but a reluctance to actually take that next step and use it.

BOWEL SCREENING SAVES LIVES.....GET MOVING!

Kits supplied through Rotary Merriwa are available at MERRIWA PHARMACY until the end of April.

Cost is a modest $15.00.

Mark Smith

We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter Break, and now that it is over, we must

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PLANNING . SURVEYING . PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING DESIGN . GIS & MAPPING

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

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

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

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

Ph: 6541 5331

Fax: 6541 0330

VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au

108-110 Bettington Street, Merriwa NSWLocated in Merriwa’s busy Main Street here is an opportunity to purchase a home, a shop and a business with excellent returns and the ability to increase its income tremendously. ‘La Scaletta Pizzeria’ currently only opens on weekends and has an excellent clientele base of return customers and passing trade. The business could operate as a cafe during the week and restaurant at night significantly increasing your turnover. The restaurant is very well set up with quality fixtures and fittings to walk in and start operating. Situated next to the shop is a three bedroom home. The bedrooms are all large and one has a built in robe. The lounge is large and there is a separate dining room. The kitchen is original but in very good condition. The bathroom and laundry have been fully renovated. Sitting on a huge 2636 sqm block with rear street access there is also the possibility to further develop or sub-divide the shop and home into separate titles. This property is ideal for a go

getter wanting to run their own business and live in a thriving community orientated town.

A HOME, A SHOP AND A BUSINESS

OFFERS BETWEEN $450 000.00 AND $500 000.00

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Businesses CURTIS GANT BETTS

SOLICITORS AND CONVEYANCERS

PRACTISE AREAS INCLUDE:

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

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

59 BROOK STREET

MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Phone: 6543 2433

Fax: 6542 5297

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

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

100 BETTINGTON STREET

MERRIWA NSW 2329

BY APPOINTMENT

Phone: 6543 2433

Te/Fax 6548 2653

MDHA Inc.

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Office hours are:9.30 to 2.30 weekdays

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

a call back.

SERVICEWe will get you to your

appointments on time with special care.

Merriwa Branch & District Council

“... a strong and united voice for our members on issues that affect their

business, farms and families.”President: Patrick Ryan 0428

485 090Secretary/Treasurer:

www.nswfarmers.org.au

Aileen Hogan 0455 455 760

M NUTT CONTRACTING PtyLtd

Bulldozers - Excavators - Grader - Front End Loader - Roller - Bobcat - Backhoe -

Water Cart - Low Loader - Tip trucks - Bulk and Stock Haulage - Castrol Distributor

53 McKenzie StreetBH 6548 2004 AH 6548 2125

Mob 0417 492 306mnuttcontract@bigpond.com

MERRIWA

Country Education

Foundation

Helping Merriwa students

with ter�ary expenses. Want to apply for a bursary or

help with a dona�on? Jane Hegarty 0408 761 052 Amanda Kemp 0457 485 150

155 Bettington St MERRIWA NSW

Neville and Leanne Hook

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

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

Shoes and joggersFashion Jewellery and Accessories

Handbags and LuggageBed Linen, Quilts and Towels

Hi Vis Work Wear, Boots and HatsDigitised Embroidery Service

Names and LogosFor clothing, Caps, Towels

School Items and Work Place Uniforms

Quality Clothing Friendly Service Affordable Prices

Di’s Clothing Patch

Phone: 6548 3023

HAY SALES & HAY CONTRACTING

Small square and Round Bales

All Rural contracting available

Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

HANCKEL RURAL

Merriwa IGA 104

Bettington Street

MerriwaUse your

Community Chest to

support your

6548 2315

plus Liquor

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ADVICE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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

hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au

ContractorsAir Conditioning - Home

Instillations Refrigeration - Electrical Accessories Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher

Paykel, Electrolux) White Goods - Appliances

C.J & J.M VERO & SONSPhone: 6548 2303

Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies only)

ABN 65810 824 869 Lic 243746C Au 29030

Electrical M A M

ACCOUNTING

Email: admin@mamandco.com.au Skype: mamsydney

Website: www.mamandco.com.au

Professional Accounting Solutions

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

Appointments only

Cloud ComputingAccounting & Taxation

Strategic PlanningEstate & Succession Planning

0407 757 144

La ScalettaPizzeria

Traditional Wood-fired pizzaFriday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Saturday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Call us for your next function!Contact La Scaletta on

6548 3005robert.marchese@bigpond.

comBookings are essential!

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SchoolsC

hurches

Catholic Parish Merriwa & Cassilis

WEEKEND MASSES St Anne’s Merriwa

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

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

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

Merriwa Anglican Parish.

Holy TrinityMerriwa

9.00am Sundays10.00am Fridays

Short Bible Study

7.30am Mon, Wed, Fri

Morning Prayer

St ColumbiaCassilis

11.00am every 2nd and 4th

Sunday

Contact: 0429 996 769

Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local Priest

Services

141 BETTINGTON ST MERRIWA NSW 2329

PHONE:65482078 FAX: 65482063

CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY THOMPSON

*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/DUNLOP

*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Hunt MWA Pty LTd Licence No:41446

Merriwa Pharmacy

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Phone 6548 22136548 2042

MORE THAN JUST A POST OFFICE One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking Stationary and greeting cards -

inexpensive, full rangeComputer and technology items Mobile

phones, starter kits and recharge vouchers

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

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

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

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Tory SimmonsSecretary: Anna Whaley and Sandy WallingsTreasurer: Anna Whaley

MERRIWA SURGERY

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8.30am to

6.00pmSaturday by arrangement.

DR EMAD JASEMFor all your medical needs.

For appointments please call the surgery on

6548 2305

St Davids

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

11.00am3rd Sunday at 6.00pm

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

Peter Campbell - 6548 5126

Uniting

Vennacher Street Merriwa

Church

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996

St Joseph’s Primary School

Merriwa

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996

St Joseph’s Primary School

Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

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

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

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

merriwa-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

Group

s

at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Enquiries to: President: Barbara Campbell

Phone: 6548 5131 Email: barbaraj911@gmail.com

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: robyncwa@bigpond.com

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

MERRIWA TOURIST WELCOMING CENTRE &

MEN’S SHEDArts, Crafts, Farm Produce!

Clean toilets!CENTRE:

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

Every Thursday10.00am onwards

President: E ShipwayTelephone: 6548 3201

.

Merriwa Pre-School and Activity Centre 0265 482 083

merriwapreschool@tpg.com.au

Merriwa Pre-School For children 2 – 5 years

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

Activity Centre For children attending Kindergarten to Year 6

Hours of Operation: After School Care

Monday-Friday: 3pm – 6pm Vacation Care

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Specialising in Agricultural, Earthmoving & Mining

FABRICATIONS, SALES & ON FARM SERVICES

Local expertise with a professional service

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

29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329Email sales: justin@welderup.com.auEmail accounts: accounts@welderup.

com.au

0488 727 032 6548 2323

Merriwa Touch Football

Wednesday NightsJunior and Senior Comp

Senior Vice President: Mel Swan on 0457 832 581Treasurer: Leanne Hunt on 0487 761 253Secretary: Kellie Porter

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For appointments please phone6532 5013

Hunter Medical Practice

Merriwa and DenmanMonday – Friday 8.00am –

6.00pmMerriwa

Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie Streets

Denman51 – 53 Ogilvie Street

www.merriwashow.com.auRob Tindall - PresidentMarie Scott - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

14 to 16th September!ccc

2018Merriwa

SpringtimeShow

Sporting

/Club

s

MERRIWA

President - Clint WalkerSecretary - Fiona Morgan Treasurer - Roy Morgan -

0418 417 186

JUNIOR LEAGUE

AND NETBALL

CLUB

Email: fionamorgan6@bigpond.com

MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

President: Robert Smith 6548 2213Secretary: Emily RinglandTreasurer: Tim Sawley

Day - Night Competitions

Junior Competitons

Court Hire

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President: Anthony KellySenior Vice President: Gavin

ArmstrongJunior Vice President: Kayla

BarrySecretary/Public Officer:

Gaynor Blackadder Treasurer/Publicity Officer:

Jessyca Morgan

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

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

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

& DISTRICTLITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

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

Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm at Merriwa No. 2 Oval

(season ends 26 February)

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

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’S CAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

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

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

October Long weekend 2017

merriwacampdraft@gmail.com

Est. 1946

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

Clare Martin President 6548 2201

De Patterson Secretary 0416 194 501

Christine Riley Treasurer 0427 412 128

Meets each Tuesday at the Merriwa Sports

Club

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Merriwa Inc

4 x 4m Marquee for Hire

6548 2025

MERRIWA SSAA AND APA

Range facilities and Fire arm testing available

President: Nathan TelferSecretary: Phil MartynContact 6547 6031 for

information

Shooting weekends 2nd and 4th weekend of the

month

MERRIWA RACES

Race Club President - David Alker

Contact - 0427 482 095

April 21,

2018

Vice President - Paul Frampton

Merriwa District

Progress Association Inc SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION

WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meets every 3rd Wednesday at Merriwa RSL at 6.00pm Phone Bryan on 6548 5000

Or Beron on 6548 2245

Merriwa Cricket Club

President: Jon Osmond 0428 714 648

Vice President: Mark Fieldsend

Secretary: James Armstrong

0412 926 525Treasurer: Mick Curteis

- 0475 980 254

RUSSELL’S Earthmoving

Pty Limited Earthmoving and

Construction

02 6548 2246 0417 506 769

6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329

MERRIWA OLD BOY’S CLUB

President – Patrick Williams 0417 462 767

V/President – Trent Cooper

Secretary – Lee CroninTreasurer – Matt

Morgan 0417 791 628

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The 7.00pm draw for $160.00 was not won, the number was 190. This week it jackpots to $180.00. The 9.00pm draw for $600.00 was not won the number was 200, this week it jackpots to $620.00.

The Thursday Badge draw for $220.00 was not won, the number was 552, this week it jackpots to $240.00 and will be drawn between 6.00pm – 7.00pm. LTPS/17/14606

The Sunday Morning Badge Draw for $1300.00 was not won last week the number was 683, this week it jackpots to $1350.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/17/14606

Members must be present to claim any of the draws and present their current membership card upon request. It is an offence to NOT have your membership card on your person when on the premises.

The Club is looking for a second hand roll of carpet for 2 Up on ANZAC Day, if you have some please give the Club a call.

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

‘T-BONE TUESDAY’

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

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

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

HAPPY HOUR – Thursday 6.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 6.00pm to 7.00pmNEW – Saturday 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Pre-mix cans from $6.50 Sunday 11.00am to 12 noonMembers prices $3.50 schooners and $2.50 middies, and $5.00 Corona’s.Bistro hours – lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm, evening 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Matthew Morgan

ClubsN

ews

Merriwa RSL ClubThe Members Lucky Badge for $1050.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 507. This week it jackpots to $1100.00.

Merriwa Sports ClubThe Sports Club provides a wide range of benefits for members and guests.Mondays - Happy Two Hours - 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Tuesdays - Rotary meets - 7.00pm for 7.30pm

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

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

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

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

Last Sunday each monthSmorgasbord all you can eat Chinese entree, mains and desserts.

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

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

For bookings and take away - telephone 6548 3228.

PLEASE NOTE: CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY APRIL 29

WEEKEND RESULTSSaturday Raffle March 24Saturday members draw, no 384 was not won – next week $170.00.

Winners jackpot was not won – next week $130.00

Dinner: Elaine Barwick Bowls Raffle: Eva Towler

Free Tickets: Phil Rush

Sunday Raffle March 25Members draw, no 255 was not won – next week $600.00.

Olivia Gear

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New

s SportingMerriwa RLF and League

Tag

Grade at 6.30pm on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. If you are interested in playing league tag please contact myself or Gaynor, or come along to training.

Our first game will be on Saturday April 14 at home at 2.00pm, League Tag and 3.00pm for Reserve Grade. Mark it in your calendar and come on down and cheer the Merriwa Magpies on. Please check out of Facebook page for the 2018 draw.

ATTENTION: We are after a canteen coordinator with an RSA for home games and a ground manager for both home and away games. Please contact me for more information.

Jessyca Morgan

Training for league tag will be at 6.00pm at number1 oval and Reserve

What’s happening at your local pub...

FRIDAY JOKER DRAW was won.... It is now at $246.00, plus 2 x $50.00 meat trays to be won, tickets online $1.00 a ticket. Tickets on sale from 5.00pm and drawn between 7.00-7.30pm, you have to be there to win.

HAPPY HOUR

Monday - Friday 5.00pm - 6.00pm

BISTROThe Bistro will be open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner throughout the school holidays. Keep your eye out for daily specials.

For the juniors we have five things to pick from, all $10.00ea and all kids meals come with ice cream and topping.

Keep an eye out on our special via Facebook or the chalkboard near the bistro.

Come down, enjoy a meal and cold beverage.

To book a table please call 6548 2235.

Pool table and jukebox available with lots of great tunes for everyone to enjoy.

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

Jessyca Morgan

Merriwa Royal Hotel

The 2018 season starts this week with our League Tag on Friday night in Muswellbrook. Our Mini/Mods kick off on Saturday at Cook Park in Singleton. Please note the Under 11’s have a bye this week.

We are still needing numbers in our Under 14’s League Tag side and our Under 11’s League side (which also has some Under 10’s stepping up to the challenge). If your not sure about your child playing footy come and speak to us at training or give me a call! We have a great line up of qualified coaches who have been working their wonders at training. More information contact Fiona on 0418 417 186.

GAME TIMES

FRIDAY APRIL 6 - OLYMPIC PARK MUSWELLBROOK

Under 12’s v Muswellbrook Gold - 5.10pmUnder 14’s v Muswellbrook Gold - 6.00pmUnder 16’s v Muswellbrook - 8.00pm

SATURDAY APRIL 7 - COOK PARK SINGLETON

Under 6’s v Aberdeen Black 12.40pm Field Mini 1Under 7’s v Singleton Red 9.50am Field Mini 1BUnder 8’s v Denman Maroon 11.10am Field Mini 1Under 11’s - BYE

We ask everyone to be at the game at least 20mins prior to kick off (unless your coach has told you otherwise). Please remember to let your coach know if you are unable to attend a game.

Good luck everyone! Play hard and play fair.

Fiona Morgan

Merriwa Junior Rugby League Club

Ringer Deadline!Please remember to place your articles

and advertisements into

the Merriwa Ringer by Monday at 12.00 noon .

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MCS in touch with our community

Community Calendar

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

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

Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.

The Merriwa Ringer - Merriwa’s only not-for-profit newsletter servicing the community for 28 years.

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

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

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Wednesday 11 • St Davids Lamington Drive arrives

Friday 13 • Last day of term

Tuesday 24 • Art Therapy Classes - Gummun Hostel - 1.00-3.00pm

Wednesday 25 • ANZAC Day

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