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Issue 37Issue 37: : Thursday 1 December 2011

Merriwa Relay for Life is on this Saturday and Sunday at the Merriwa Showgrounds from 4pm Saturday. At this stage there are 165 participants registered within 13 teams. A total of $8,480 has been collected to date, with much more to be collected during the Relay. Merriwa has a goal of $19,800 and community members are urged to come along to support the participants and raise money for the Cancer Council. Featured events will be the Survivors Walk which will start the relay at 4pm on Saturday, and the Candlelight Ceremony of Hope which will be held at dusk on Saturday evening. Another popular event is the Miss Relay competition.

MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 1 December 2011

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MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

Important Dates DECEMBER Thursday 1 Kinder Orientation Friday 2 Yr K/1 & 1/2 Assembly - 2.10pm Yr 8 Geography Excursion Monday 5 Boys live It Camp Swim School Begins Tuesday 6 Wollombi 100% Knights Culture & Leadership Camp Boys Live It Camp Swim School Wednesday 7 Wollombi 100% Knights Culture & Leadership Camp Boys Live It Camp Swim School

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Congratulations to our Yr5 students who nominated for Primary Captains for 2012. It takes great deal of courage to stand up in front of your peers to seek election. All candidates spoke very well, and had obviously prepared convincing speeches in advance. Thank you to all parents and grandparents who attending to provide moral support. Student gain University Entry Several of our Yr12 students have already been offered places at University for study in 2012. Congratulations to Jared Austin, Kristen Hunt and Zoe Nairne who have been selected for early admission to the University of New England. I know several of our students have already had a number of offers from different universities and now are in the enviable position of being able to choose between the offers. A fantastic result for students from a small country school! Parent survey Merriwa Central School receives additional funding under the Priority School Program (PSP) for low socioeconomic communities. PSP funds provide valuable additional support for literacy

and numeracy programs within the school. The program is up for renewal next year and as a result we will need to survey parents as part of the process. To be considered once again for the program it is essential that all parents complete the survey which will take place in Term 1 2012. Swim School Program Primary students commenced the Swim School program this week. The program aims to ensure all children have a basic standard of water safety which is essential in our rural environment. Thank you once again to our Swim School instructors Kylie Austin, Jared Austin and qualified teaching staff for assisting with the program. Newcastle Herald Winners Secondary students were big winners in the Newcastle Herald’s School Newspaper competition. Mr Johnson accompanied students xxxxxxxxxxxxxx to Newcastle on Wednesday to receive their awards. Check out the photos in next week’s Ringer.

Darren Noonan Principal


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL PRIMARY NEWS

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Pictured are: Samantha Bristow, Dylan Daniel, Giaan Folpp and Cody Towell with books presented to them for their great writing this week. Absent : Jamie Constable. A new ramp is currently being erected to allow improved wheelchair access into the library. The construction, which begins this week, should be completed in mid-January. Our cricket pitch is being resealed at the same time, so we can expect a resurgence in cricket skills over the Summer months. Last term our student leaders attended a Student Equity Forum in Singleton. One of the suggestions made by the student leaders was that lunchtime sport activities be organised by the sporting Captains. Last week the sporting captains began to offer activities for students in the second half of lunch-time play. So far the infants and primary students have enjoyed a game of Tag-football, Bench Ball, tabloid activities and ball skills. We look forward to more activities as the term progresses. The activities have resulted in more students being active and involved in sporting events during lunch-times as well as creating opportunities for the students to practise their skills of joining in and playing fairly.

The weather has finally cleared and warmed up in time for Swim School! This great scheme will run for 2 weeks for students in Years 1 to 6, culminating on Friday 9 December. Our candidates for School Captain 2012 presented their speeches on Friday 25 November. Voting will be finalised this week and counting completed which will determine our leaders for next year. Good luck to our candidates: Jazzmine Orton, Tarah Cox, Dylan Daniel, Maddilyn Blackadder, Jack McAlister, Teianna Taylor, Paige McConnell, Elaina Sormaz and Shai Blackadder. Two captains and four prefects will be chosen from this list of worthy candidates. Home Readers: notes went home last week asking for the return of Readers. We would like all readers to be returned by Friday 9 December at the very latest. Well done to all children who have regularly used the Home Reader System in 2011, your results show great improvement. Although we have not quite achieved Regional Targets, our results this year are improved over those of 2010. Next year the Home Reader Scheme will continue with the added incentive that we are also entering the NSW Premiers Reading Challenge. The challenge runs from February 1 to September 1, 2012. Book lists are available for downloading from the site: NSW Premiers Reading Challenge 2012. The last session for our 2012 Kindergarten students will be held on Thursday 1 December. Interviews with Kindergarten parents will be held on Thursday 15 December. Please ensure that you have booked your interview time with Mrs Strachan.

Ruth Hoye Independent K-2


MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL SECONDARY NEWS

CAREER NEWS Careers Advisory Service - The NSW Department of Education and Training has a free service available to students and parents, with information on course choices, employment opportunities and training options. The service is available from 15 December to 6 January 2012. Phone 1300300687 or visit www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au Outward Bound Certificate IV in Outdoor Education - Outward Bound delivers a Certificate IV in Outdoor Education via an internship which is an intensive eight month residential Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program equipping people with all the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to become an Outdoor Instructor. July 2012 (winter internship) applications close in April 2012. Selection weekend will be 4-6 May 2012, starting at 5pm and ending 4pm on Sunday. Winter internship begins first week of July. Visit http://www.outwardbound.org.au/careers/cert-iv-internship.html Scientia Challenge Program - The Scientia Challenge Program is designed for gifted and talented high school students in Years 7-10. The program features a range of workshops from a number of academic disciplines taught over three days. For years 7-10 with curriculum pitched at years 11-12. January 18-20 or July 2-4 2012 $450 fee. Visit http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/for-gifted-students/scientia-challenge-program/ The Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney - is running intensive HSC Preparation courses in a variety of subjects for current 2012 year 12 students who want to extend their studies and enhance performance in their HSC year. The next series of courses commence between Monday 9 January 2012 and Monday 16 January 2012. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/cce/hsc to see the range of courses online.

University of Newcastle Advisory Days - Newcastle, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses. Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm. Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/news-and-events/ CSU Change your preference information sessions Albury information session 16 December

1pm to 3pm, Gordon Bevan Building (673) - ground floor,

Sydney information session, 4 January 9am to 5pm, Suite 1.01, Quad 3, 102 Bennelong Parkway, Sydney Olympic Park. Contact: 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about options. http://www.csu.edu.au/apply/change-your-preference

Key dates for IUAC course submissions Wednesday 30 November 2011 late

applications close with late fee $133* Thursday 2 February 2012 final close of

applications with late fee $143* HSC and ATARs Wednesday 14 December 2011 NSW HSC

results released by Board of Studies Thursday 15 December 2011 ATARs

released by UAC at www.uac.edu.au Change of preferences Thursday 5 January 2012 for consideration

in Main Round 18 January – 25 January 2012 for

consideration in Late Round 1 February – 2 February 2012 for

consideration in Final Round If you require any further information about careers please contact me at school.

Jane Hegarty Careers Advisor

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ROAR Athlete Profile

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

Name: Eli Kiely Year Group: 10 Favourite Subject: English, Commerce Favourite sport: Rugby League Favourite team: Dragons Favourite player: Mark Gasnier Best personal sporting achievement: Playing tackle for school Who inspires you: Mr March, Mr Johnston and Mr Coleman Advice to young players: Try things more than once What has ROAR taught you: Exercise isn’t easy

Name: Alex Ashman Year Group: 7 Favourite Subject: Metal Favourite pastime: Riding Motorbikes Dream Career: Playing in the NRL for Manly Best school experience: ROAR Best personal achievement: Four tries under the posts in one game Advice on how to get along: Respect each other


CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

What a beautiful, sunny start to week 8! Fingers crossed that this weather continues.

Swim School begins today and it was great to see students remembering all their swimming accessories. Thank you to the staff and parents for assisting with transport. We couldn’t do it without you! You are invited to the opening of our Building the Education Revolution (BER) new bathroom facilities on Tuesday, 6 December beginning at 10:30am. This will include a brief, official opening by Mr Joel Fitzgibbon and morning tea under the shady trees. Hope to see you there. Captain and Vice-Captain Speeches Speeches and voting for the Cassilis Captain and Vice-Captain for 2012 will be held tomorrow at 9am in the 3-6 room. Our 2011 Year 6 Captain, Corey, and Vice-Captain, Mat, wanted to say a few words

about their experience this year and give advice to our two candidates- Taine and Tarnisha. Corey Nairne- My roll of school captain has allowed me to become less shy than I used to be. I am now able to speak confidently to a whole group of people. I have been fair to people. I have really enjoyed being Cassilis’s captain because I have learnt a lot. My advice to Tarnisha and Taine is to be fair, make friends with everybody and don’t be shy. That is definitely one thing that I have learnt during 2011. Good luck!


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Mat Haydon- During 2011 I learnt to be a good vice-captain. Being involved in everything is important, like excursions. You have to be nice to the little children and encourage the students to do the right thing and follow our school rules. I would like to be in the SRC when I get to high school because it would be pretty cool. Best of luck to Taine and Tarnisha!

Reports Semester 2 reports will be sent home Monday, 5 December. Parent/ Carer chats will be held on Tuesday, 6 for K-2 students and Wednesday, 7 for 3-6 students. These chats are optional and other times can be arranged if requested.

Drama Workshop The 2012 drama workshop will be focused on ‘Seussical the Musical’. Students need to wear dark clothing with one colourful piece of clothing (eg necklace, beanie, hat, shoes). Cameron, our talented drama teacher, will have additional crazy items if required. He went to the Hunter School of the Performing Arts for drama and was school captain there in his final year. Cameron has been tutoring drama with the Young People's Theatre for some years now and has just finished his first year at Uni in Bathurst. He has taught drama classes in Maitland and has also directed plays through the Young People's Theatre. We are very excited about Cameron coming to visit on Tuesday and Wednesday of the last week of school!

Presentation Night Our annual Presentation Night is on Wednesday, 14 December beginning at 6pm. This special night includes every child being presented with a book award, Seussical the Musical, and digital photo stories. A light supper is provided by the P&C. Hope to see you there.

Year 6 Dinner To celebrate and say a special goodbye to our four fantastic Year 6 students, a dinner will be held on Thursday, 15 December at 6pm at the Cassilis Bowling Club. Invites sent home this week. This dinner is for Year 6 students and their parents/carers, year 5 students (who will assist with the decorations and serving) and their parents/carers and staff of Cassilis Public School.

Katie Bell Principal


ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Happy Advent!!! Last week saw our last Kindergarten Orientation Day. It has been wonderful to watch the children develop their confidence and witness how comfortable they are in the classroom and playground. A special thank you to the buddies who have made this process a very happy occasion.

At the conclusion of the day, parents met with teachers to discuss the many different aspects of starting Kindergarten including the Best Start Assessment program, routines, tips to help a smooth start to school life and expectations of school. A nutritionist also attended the day from the Eat It to Beat it program who discussed tips for eating more fruit and vegetables, how much is the suggested amount and the importance of making this part of your lifestyle. At our assembly last week we handed out certificates to students who have participated in external exams. Well done to all these students.

Relay for Life We are all looking forward to participating in the Relay for Life this weekend. It’s not too late to join or donate - go to http://r e l a y . c a n c e r c o u n c i l . c o m . a u / 2 0 1 1 /merriwa_2011/St--Joseph--s The P&F will be working on the BBQ as well. The children last week painted hands on the ‘Hands of Hope’ banner. Thank you to Mrs Constable for helping the children on such a wet and rainy day. The students will also be singing the National Anthem at 4pm. Please come and join us. This week we commenced our swimming program for term 4. A reminder to come prepared for these days. Our swimming program will conclude with our Annual swimming carnival to be held on Wednesday 14 December.

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Australia Day Awards-We have been invited to sing the National Anthem at the Australia Day Awards. More information to follow. Upcoming Dates Year 6 Retreat-5 December Swimming- 6 and 7 December Presentation Night- 6 December End of Year Mass- 12 December Swimming Carnival- 14 December Cleaning Day- 15 December Service Day/Last Day of School- 16

December Weekly Awards Congratulations to the following award winners. For Week 7. K Jack Lean - for consistently working well

in all areas William Henderson - for being a great

friend to others. 1/2 Jemma Grady - for writing Expositions in

class Claudia Parker-Olive - for a settled start to

the week

3/4 Eliza Peebles - for her excellent

PowerPoint presentation on the Great Barrier Reef

Hannah Riley - for her positive attitude toward writing activities.

5/6 Brydie Moore - for her great improvement

in Maths Bailey McNaught - for continually looking

out for others Cameron Ninness - for consistent work in

Maths Special Award: Ty Riley – for his great work with spelling

core words. Adam Constable – for trying really hard

with his Mathematics. Playground Champion: Madelaine Thrift- For always playing with

everyone St Joseph’s Primary School - Merriwa Annual Presentation Night The Students and Staff of St Joseph’s Primary School Merriwa cordially invite you to our Annual Presentation Night on Tuesday 6 December 2011 in the St Joseph’s School grounds commencing at 7.00 pm. Please RSVP to Sally or Anne Marie on 6548 2035 by Thursday 1 December, 2011

Anne Marie Peebles Acting Principal


MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL

Hardy Indoor Plants Wanted Pre-school are on the look out for some tough, easy to grow, ‘air conditioner friendly’ indoor plants. We need any variety that trails across a cupboard as well as any large indoor plant that may reach a fair height quickly. If you know of any, or have any that you can propagate for us for early next year, we would be most grateful. Please drop in or phone us on 65 482 083. Orientation Day We were very pleased to welcome our new Pre-school families last week. Despite the

rain, we carried with additional parents and children on in an alternate venue. It was great to meet all these new families and we look forward to building new relationships in the New Year. A reminder to all families to please return any enrolment forms or re-enrolment form in the next week. We are also still trying to collect an individual photograph for everyone’s 2012 Portfolio, some blue book, birth certificate and health care card information. Please drop in so that we can copy these documents if you have not yet done so. Many thanks.

Jill Martyn

Come and let the Carols tell the

story of Christmas


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ANGLICAN NEWS Greetings to the folk of Merriwa as we prepare for this Christmas time……..

Relay for Life - 3 & 4 December 2011 There is a team in the Relay for Life from Holy Trinity. If you would like to be a member, or donate please contact Sue Shotter on 6548 2283 Sentence of the Week: These are the first 2 verses of the Advent Ring hymn describing what each candle represents. ( Hope) The first is for God’s promise To put the wrong things right, And bring to earth’s darkness The hope of love and light. 2. (Light) The second for the prophets, Who said that Christ would come With good news for many And angry words for some.. Future dates: December 10 6pm Nine Lessons and Carols; 7pm Parish Christmas party.

Events for this Week: 11am Extended Eucharist at the hospital Ordination of Rev’d’s Pat Kirkby Michael Wheatley and Ross Cravan will have taken place on Wed 30 at the Newcastle cathedral. We look forward to their new and full ministry among us here in Merriwa and Cassilis and the Upper Hunter. Come and share their first service as ordained priests Sunday 4 Dec and enjoy morning tea with them afterwards. Thought for the Week: “Christmas is coming, the Church is glad to sing, And let the Advent candles brightly burn in a ring.” This is a teaching song for Advent when we have an Advent wreath and a new candle is lit on each of the 4 Sundays before and on Christmas day. Church services for and over Christmas are as follows:- 10Dec 9 lessons & Carols Merriwa 6.00PM followed by Parish Christmas party 24th Dec 6pm Merriwa Children’s Service 24 Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass Merriwa 25 Dec 8.00am Cassilis 10.00am Merriwa 1 & 8 Jan 9.00am Merriwa 15 & 22 Jan 9.00am Merriwa 11am Cassilis Please see inside front cover of the Ringer for regular church service times. Our short bible study listed for Fridays is now going to be called Discussion and sharing……So with that in mind come along and have a cuppa and share some of your thoughts on the teachings of the bible. Driver /Reviver BBQ now to be held in the New Year.

Rosalie Drew


ST JOHNS WORT (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM)

This management plan is published in accordance with order 19 of the Noxious Weed Act 1993 for the class 4 declared plants. The plan outlines the legal requirements for the control of St Johns Wort (Hypercicum perforatum) by private occupiers of land in the area of operation of the Upper Hunter Country Council which consists of the local government areas of the Upper Hunter County council which consists of the local government areas of the Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook and Singleton shire councils. 1.1 Objectives of Class 4 Declaration - To minimise the negative impact of those plants on the economy, community of the environment of NSW

1.2 Declaration as per Order 19 Noxious Weed Act 1993 - The growth and spread of the plant must be controlled according to the measures specified in a management plan published by the local control authority.

1.3 Legal obligations of Landholders—Section 12, Noxious Weed Act 1993 - Probate occupiers of land must control noxious weeds on land. An occupier (other that a public authority or a local control authority) of land to which a weed control order applies must control noxious weeds on the land as required under the order. Note: If an occupier fails to comply with obligations may be enforced against the owner of the land as well as the occupier by a weed control notice issued under section 18.

1.4 Duration of Plan - This plan commenced on the 1 March 2006 and unless amended will remain in force until 1 March 2011. council reserves the right to review, vary or revoke this plan.

2.0 Prescribed control measures as per Order 19 Noxious Weeds Act 1993 - The growth and spread of St Johns Word must be controlled to the extent specified in the following control measures. 2.1 All St Johns Wort plants within 50 metres of any property boundary must be treated with a registered herbicide and /or mechanically removed. 2.2 On properties where infestation cover an area exceeding 10 hectares, infestations must be reduced by 20% annually. Control measures which may be used are: *the application of a registered herbicide as per label, or Mechanic removal, or the introduction of perennial grasses and

a grazing management program, together with the use of a biological control agent (occupiers using this method will need to submit a plan to council for approval).

2.3 On properties were infestations cover an area of less then 10 hectares: All plants must be prevented from

producing viable seed by either using a registered herbicide as per label, or

Mechanic means such as slashing or hand pulling. Occupiers who use this method of control must collect and dispose of the plants material by burying it below 30cm in a pit dug for the purpose.

2.4 Occupiers of land may submit a noxious plant management plan to Council for approval.

Upper Hunter Weeds Authority


WOMEN'S GATHERING TO BE CONSIDERED

A meeting on 23 November 2011 has been called to discuss the feasibility of applying to hold a Women's Gathering in Scone in 2013. NSW Rural Women's Gatherings have become a yearly event bringing women together for networking, learning, gaining inspiration and ideas and sharing information. They are held around rural NSW, with the most recent one in Gloucester last month, and the 2012 gathering to be held in Parkes on 12-14th October. "Local Committees or groups are invited to submit a proposal to hold the gathering in their town" said Mayor Lee Watts, " and we are inviting local groups and interested individuals to come together to discuss the feasibility of submitting an application for Scone to hold a gathering". The Gatherings regularly attract hundreds of women to a weekend of activities including local tours, workshops, discussions and meetings. "A Women's Gathering could be an opportunity to showcase our Upper Hunter Shire area and bring a large number of women, and often their partners, to visit and partake in our local shopping, sightseeing and projects, "Mayor Watts added. "If there is sufficient interest, we will need to look for sponsors and seek involvement of local organisations in planning for accommodation, catering and activities".

The first step is to see if there are local people who would like to become involved in planning and preparing a submission which would be due by the end of March 2012.

Interested people should contact Kerri Cone on 6 5 4 0 1 1 4 1 o r e m a i l [email protected] to assist with planning for catering.

Lee Watts Mayor

RECIPE OF THE WEEK BERRY MERINGUE ROLL

Ingredients 5 eggwhites, at room temperature 2/3 cup caster sugar 3 teaspoons cornflour 600g fresh mixed berries 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese 2/3 cup thickened cream icing sugar mixture, to serve

Method Line with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at both long ends. Beat eggwhites in a large bowl until

soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition until dissolved. Sift cornflour over egg mixture. Fold cornflour into egg mixture to combine.

Spread meringue over prepared tray. Bake for 12 minutes or until just firm and pale golden.

Place a 40cm piece of baking paper on workbench. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Carefully turn meringue onto paper. Remove lining from meringue. Allow meringue to cool.

Place one-third of the berries in a bowl and roughly mash. Whisk mascarpone and cream until soft peaks form. Add mashed berries. Swirl through cream mixture. Spread mixture over meringue. Starting from a short end, roll up meringue. Wrap paper firmly around roll to secure. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Remove baking paper from roll. Top roll with remaining berries. Dust with icing sugar. Slice and serve.


MERRIWA HARDWARE So, here we go again, yet another piece of tripe that I'm managing to put into words - sort of. Anyway, you've all seen the new colour and yes, it's quite eye catching isn't it! At the time of writing, we're still waiting for the signage. It will be in place at some time or other. Preferably sooner rather than later. So down to the business of Home Hardware. You should all be receiving our first dogalogue in the mail this week. It's dead set huge. There are 28 fantastic pages with something for everyone. There are also some freebies in it. For the kids, to celebrate the release of Disney's "Cars 2" on DVD, BLU RAY and 3D BLU RAY, there are some hand stamps to collect. Simply spend over $20.00 to receive your free stamp. Another freebie is our Home Timber & Hardware 2012 calendar. You can take home this free calendar with any purchase over $20.00. This calendar features all the common varieties of the Aussie handyman’s natural environment - Sheddius Backyardius. Now for something nearly as good. You could also win a family trip to the Monaco Grand

Prix! Again, to celebrate the release of Disney’s "Cars 2", simply spend $20.00 in store and visit www.homehardware.com.au for your chance to win a family trip to the Monaco Grand Prix. How good is that? Now, on Saturday 3 December we are having our Grand Opening as a Home Hardware. All of the dogalogue specials are on as well as some extra specials available on the day only. There will be 25L Sirdar potting mix for

only $4.00, Sirdar 225g claw hammer for only $3.00 and a sling chair for only $6.50. Come in and meet Sandy and Rusty. We will be having a live radio broadcast with 2NM/Power FM, and again, there will be more freebies. Anyway, Unfortunately I think I may have made sense today so that's enough from me.

Did you know? Who remembers a cartoon with Duddley DoRight in it? Well did you know that Duddley DoRight's Horses name was "Horse."

Ray McConnell

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MERRIWA NEWSAGENCY Your Local Newspower Store and Office Smart Agent 24 Days to Go! It is now December, and that means it is officially close to Christmas. It is time to get organised! It is not just the gifts that we have to think about, but all of the little things as well. Gift ideas The Remote Control Stunt Show Vehicle is a great gift idea. It spins, flips, and tumbles. It is very manoeuvrable and fun to play with. It lights up and plays music. The best part is that it runs on a rechargeable battery. Stock is very limited as they have none left at the warehouse, so grab one before it is too late. Little girls love to dress up. We have a variety of dress up outfits that are perfect. They come with a dress, shoes and accessories. There are a variety of colours to choose from. Everyone loves to make stuff with their hands. The Ice Cream Shop is perfect. It is a kid’s dough set that comes with all the things you would need to make play ice cream. There are ice cream cones, moulds, cups and spoons. A waffle iron and ice cream coloured dough. It is the perfect gift to keep the kids occupied for hours! Backyard cricket is a must on Christmas Day, and definitely must be played on Boxing Day. The Kids Cricket Set is perfect for this. It includes a bat, stumps and ball in a handy carry bag. It means you will not spend half the day searching for a ball or for something to use as the stumps! If kids are feeling creative, chances are that the walls are a good place to start. Instead of sacrificing your walls in the name of art, why not invest in the blackboard whiteboard combo. Chalk, markers and erasers are included and with a big bulldog clip can easily double as an easel. Most of us had a blackboard as a child and the addition of the whiteboard just makes it more fun!

Diaries are the perfect gift idea. Everyone needs a little help remembering what appointments they have and when they have them. There are a large range of business diaries. They come in A4, A5 and pocket size. There are hard cover and soft cover, spiral bound and sewn. They come in black, blue and burgundy. There is also a large range of ladies diaries. There is the Women’s Health Diary, Country Style Diary, Country Collections Diary, Cats in Small Places Diary, Gardening Australia Diary and Wellbeing Yoga Diary. They are a week to an opening, have lots of interesting facts and tips, beautiful illustrations and are perfect for the lady of the house. All Wrapped Up Now that you have the gifts, the next step is wrapping them. There are many elements that make up the perfectly wrapped gift. Firstly you must buy the wrapping paper. We have 3-roll packs as well as smaller rolls and larger rolls. There are traditional papers and modern designs. If the present is unsuitable for wrapping in paper, we also have bottle bags and other gift bags. Gift tags are also a must. We have a lovely range of gift tags that are stick on and ones that are tie on. The tie-on tags are big enough to write a note to the recipient. The stick-on tags are sweet and come in a variety of designs. Do not forget that sticky tape is a must. We sell a variety of sizes, suiting those with only a few presents left to wrap, as well as large rolls for those who like to make life difficult for the person unwrapping the present. Handy Hint: wrapping a present is easiest if the shape is a box. If you have oddly shaped presents to wrap, find old shoe boxes or some other kind of box to put it in. This will make wrapping easier and far less stressful! Phone Cards; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone Cash or Eftpos only

Neville & Leanne Hook


Entries Close 12 Noon on Monday 5 December

This month the theme is:

The winning photo this month will receive a prize donated by Merriwa Home Timber & Hardware/

McConnell’s This ‘n’ That.

The competition is open to amateur photographers of all ages. The winning photo will be published in the Ringer on 24

November and will receive a prize donated by our sponsor. All entries will be displayed at Merriwa Pharmacy after the winner

is announced.

Each month will be a new competition with a new theme and prize!

Email your entries to: [email protected] or drop them into the office to be scanned.


WOOLBROOK RURAL INDUSTRIES About twelve of my class mates, mostly underage, were either at Flinders when I got there or arrived afterwards. Quite a few recruits from my school had also joined the Navy in previous years, more had gone into the Army, but some chose the RAAF with many of these finishing up in Bomber Command in Britain. I remember my son John commenting that the WW2 casualty rate from this school, which we both attended, appeared to be greater in WW2 than WW1, which did not seem to make sense considering the wholesale slaughter in France in WW1. My explanation was that so many had died in Bomber Command over Europe where the horrific casualties were even worse than France. These men came not only from Britain but also the old Empire (New Zealand, Canada, Rhodesia, Australia) and other places. A gruesome statistic is that while Australians who served in Bomber Command totalled only 2% of all Australian enlistments, they also comprised 20% of all those killed in action, and they were the cream of the young men of Australia. The equivalent American casualties over Europe were at least as high as their policy was daytime bombing with very heavily armed aircraft (Liberator and Flying Fortress), and when possible accompanied by long range fighters, as opposed to British night bombing and avoiding night fighters as far as possible. Part of this American policy had a very simple objective, i.e. to persevere till they had shot the Luftwaffe out of the sky, and the Americans did not hesitate to include high ranking officers from General down in air crew when appropriate. This daytime policy was successful to the extent that when D Day came the German air force was so depleted it could do little to stop the invasion, though of course this was achieved at enormous cost in both American and German lives. To return to the subject, perhaps I set a record very early in my time at Flinders, and it happened this way. As I recall, my draft arrived on a Thursday afternoon, that night we slept as best we could, and on Friday we were kitted out and performed two important naval tasks, i.e. we made a will and appointed a Power of Attorney. The ship was divided into four divisions or watches, Foretop, Maintop, Port and Starboard with a Lieutenant Commander in

charge of each. Mine was named Wilson, and he appeared to be disliked by everyone, including, I believe, all his brother officers. Another was named Wright and we all wished we were in his division because he was fair and well liked. Every Saturday morning we cleaned and scrubbed the quarters where we lived and slept (in hammocks), then in theory all four watches paraded in Number One uniforms and three watches went ashore. However, in practice the watch on board stayed in work overalls and hid in nearby scrub till the parade was over. On my first Saturday, resembling the kind of bad dream one sometimes has, I somehow found myself in the parade but still in my overalls, and the sailor alongside me said “Get the hell out of here mate before that XXXX Wilson gets here”, but it was too late. He instantly spotted me, gave me the mother of all rockets, then told me to be at the Blocks Office (Administration Centre) that night at 6 PM. I was there on time, and it was a clear, very cold dark lonely night with a biting wind, but Wilson didn’t show. I waited for about half an hour, sheltering from the wind on the office verandah as best I could, and was about to leave when Wright passed by and asked me why I was doing there. He listened to me carefully, then asked how long I had been at Flinders and I said “Two days, sir”. He thought about that then said, I am sure with tongue in cheek, “Obviously Lieutenant-Commander Wilson has been unavoidably held up somewhere and cannot get here so I will punish you, clean out the Blocks Office”. The office entrance was right behind me and I said “Sir, I can’t, its locked, I can’t get in” and he said “Well so it is, I hadn’t noticed, just do the best you can, and clean it out again tomorrow night. If it’s locked again, still do what you can”. Then he wagged his finger at me very emphatically, saying with emphasis “Now remember, you have been punished, do not forget that!!!” and sauntered off looking, I thought, quite pleased with himself. Next morning Wilson immediately singled me out and put me on Commander’s Defaulters Report. HMAS Cerberus had a Commodore (Rear Admiral) on board nicknamed “Big Bill”, but a Captain is in charge of a ship and ours was known as “Poop Deck Pappy” after Popeye


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the Sailorman’s father. A Naval Captain is much higher in rank than an Army Captain and equivalent to a Colonel, with his next promotion, if he gets one, being to Commodore. Under him is a Commander, in our case a well liked “Dusty” Rhodes, all Rhodes in the Navy obviously being “Dusty”. Commanders are the equivalent of a Lieutenant Colonel, then comes the First Lieutenant (the “Jimmy”, equivalent to an Army Major), then various other Lieutenant Commanders and Lieutenants. NEXT WEEK: How a young sea lawyer, with much help, overcame the forces of evil and triumphed against all odds.

Max Wurcker

Shop 1/17 Bridge Street www.jtsrealty.com.au Muswellbrook NSW 2333 [email protected] Ph: 6541 5331 Fax: 6541 0330

74 Bow Street Merriwa - $35,000 This 889sqm vacant parcel of land is situated in a very convenient location in Merriwa, only a short walk to the local school and shops. With excellent views over the river flats to the mountains, it is a fantastic spot to build your dream home. There's a DA pending for 8 bedroom boarding style house with potential rent return is $800.00 per week. Priced for a quick sale, it is great value.

1279 Cullingral Road Merriwa -$559,000 Fronting the Merriwa River & just 12km's from town on a tar sealed road this property is extremely well set up & would suit a horse enthusiast. The property is approximately 38 acres, with all the land good grazing country. It is fenced into 7 paddocks with water supplied to every paddock from a pump on the river. All fencing is in very good order. The home is situated overlooking the river with fantastic views & beautiful established shade trees. There are 3 big bedrooms all with built in robes, a huge lounge, separate family room & a 3rd living area attached to the kitchen. The kitchen is spotted gum & has a pantry, electric appliances & a dishwasher space. The bathroom is in good condition & there is a 2nd shower & toilet. The home also features reverse cycle air conditioning & a combustion fire. There is a 2 bay carport attached to the house plus a 4 bay shed with power and shelving. For the horses there is a 7 bay stable complex, complete with site office. This fully established property will impress & is a must to look at.

355 Tunbridge Road Merriwa - $190,000 This beautiful lifestyle block is located in a very pretty valley. The property is fenced into 2 main paddocks, with all fencing in excellent order. The front half of the block is mostly flat and mostly cleared & has a dam. There is a 16m x 12m colour bond shed, plus a two bay farm shed and a large caravan to live in. The rear of the property is steep and has an old cabin taking in the breathtaking views. Located just 15kms from town and with power and phone available this is a superb spot to build your dream home.

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

please contact us prior to 12pm Mondays.

MERRIWA TOUCH FOOTY

Merriwa Touch football is running a referees course on Sunday 11 December. $45per person. Anyone interested please call Kate on 0437 762 190 by 19 November.

Jessyca Morgan

MERRIWA RUGBY LEAGUE Anyone interested in the following positions are invited to apply in writing for the 2012 season: Coach, First Aid Officer, Team Manager, League Safe Officers. Applications can be sent to PO Box 147 or dropped at the RSL and applications close on 9 December. If you wish to apply for League Safe but are not qualified the club can arrange for you to do the course and the club will cover the cost. For more information please contact Matt on 6548 2157

Kayla

STREET STALL

St Joseph’s P&F will be holding a street stall on Saturday 10 December from 9am outside IGA. As always, there will be a range of delicious cakes and produce available. We look forward to seeing you there.

Megan Lean

THANK YOU Doran family & Margaret Verey would like to thank all services assisting at the car accident on the Coolah Rd, Cassilis, on 11/11/11 4:00pm Westpac chopper service Ambulance- Coolah, Merriwa & Dunnedoo Rescue- Merriwa Fire brigade- Cassilis Police- Merriwa Hospitals- Merriwa & Tamworth Dr Salama and all staff & volunteers

assisting on this day greatly appreciated Big thanks...

Debbie Doran & Family

MOVEMBER FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL TENNIS

EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK Due to popular demand and the inclement weather last week Movember Social Tennis has been extended for another week. Prostate cancer and mental illness are significant health issues impacting many people in regional areas, throughout Australia and the World. In order to promote awareness of Prostate Cancer and Mental Illness in Merriwa, and to have a little fun at the same time, Merriwa Pharmacy is sponsoring hire of the Merriwa Tennis Club courts and lights on Friday nights for the month of Movember. Players and spectators of all abilities are welcome. It is asked that people make a donation to the Movember campaign in lieu of court hire fees. A donation tin will be on hand each night. BBQ facilities are available so bring a picnic, make a night of it, serve an Ace against prostate cancer and show depression a backhand. Standard of play is strictly social - players exhibiting overly competitive behaviour will have their shoe laces tied together. Courts open from 6.30pm (weather permitting) For more information contact Robert at the Pharmacy

Robert Smith

DRIVER/REVIVER PARTY Bob & Jan apologies to anyone who didn’t get a call to advise that the party was cancelled on Saturday due to the wet weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be having our party in the New Year (most probably). Rosters will be done as soon as possible, when we can get out to the post. Thankyou also to my volunteers that came to our rescue on Saturday morning.

Jan & Bob


HAVE'A'CHAT Merriwa cancer support group Haveachat get together the third Thursday night of the month at 6.30pm, at the Merriwa RSL Club for private and confidential support and information in all cancer related areas. Due to December being so busy, our next get together will be in January. See you then. Wishing you all a safe, healthy and loving Christmas.

Ray McConnell

MERRIWA MOVIE MANIA Annual General Meeting, Friday 2 November 2011 at 2.00 pm in the Computer Room at MCS secondary school campus. All welcome. Contact Jane Hegarty on 6548 2119.

Jane Hegarty

SKILLS FOR WORK & TRAINING This is a Free Course for Women wanting to gain new skills to re-enter the workforce or go on to further study. It’s an opportunity to brush up on English & Maths, learn/improve Computing & Job Seeking skills, gain some vocational skills and participate in Work Placement. The course aims to encourage women to establish a career direction and develop new skills, knowledge and attitudes. Classes run for 3 days a week within school hours. An information/enrolment session will be held at 1.00pm on 31st January 2012 in FG2.

Maretta Muswellbrook TAFE

6542 1141

IN LOVING MEMORY

In loving memory of our “Old Mate”, William Allan

Swift. 19 September 1930 - 3

December 2009. You will never be forgotten by us

Love Kelly & Angie

CAROLS IN THE PARK 18 DECEMBER FROM 7PM

This year our theme is “Let the Carols tell the Story” (of Christmas). What is Christmas all about? The birth of Jesus. The committee has sent out letters to organisations around to nominate a representative to be apart of the “Carols telling the Story”. I encourage each organisation to nominate a representative to read a caption for each carol. Lets be part of Carols in the Park

Ron Campbell


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Place your Orders now for our Christmas Hams

Come and Try Our Hams at the Denman Farmers Market (8am to 1pm) and the Aberdeen Christmas Twilight Markets (4pm to 8pm) This Saturday!

Pork Packs and Hams will be available at both markets.

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Come and Try Our Hams at the Denman Farmers Market (8am to 1pm) and the Aberdeen Christmas Twilight Markets (4pm to 8pm) This Saturday!

Pork Packs and Hams will be available at both markets.

MERRIWA AUTO ELECTRICAL Vehicle Air Conditioning We are fully qualified to check the air conditioning system in your vehicle. Please call 6548 2114 to book a time. Aerials Did you know we stock a variety of aerials and antennae? If you need some experience and expertise, we can help you out. We can also provide any accessories you may need, such as fittings and cable. DSE agent! We can order any items from Dick Smith Electronics, just have a look at the website and drop in or give us a call. A couple of items of interest lately are: DSE Cooler/Warmer - at only $30.00, people

are saying these are great value and will keep items cold as you travel, just connect to the cigarette plug. Kindle E-Reader Wi-fi 3GB Wow! If you like your books, this gadget can hold over 3000 titles, you can read in any light conditions, the battery stays charged for a couple of months and it even remembers what page you were up to! We have a couple of Outback Radios in stock (Was $129 Now $99) and Portable Digital SD TV and DVD Players (Were $79 Now $99).

Sally At MAE


MERRIWA CWA The Hunter River Group meeting is On Tuesday and Merriwa will be represented by Jean Price and Narelle Davis. Susie Fitzpatrick will give her first report as Group International Officer, and the group Agriculture and Environment Awards will be presented. Members are reminded that our annual Christmas Luncheon will be held at Callatoota Estate on Friday 9 December at 11.30am. Please remember to bring a $10 gift for “Secret Santa”. Members are also reminded that if they intend to enter the Garry Essay prize or any of the cultural art prizes that these are due at head office by early February. Please consider supporting Merriwa CWA and the work we do by hiring our rooms for a function or to cater at a clearing sale.. Contact Jean Price on 65482456 for further details Merriwa CWA meets at 10 am on the 2nd Monday of the month in their rooms at Bettington Street Merriwa. Our last meeting for this year will be held on December 14 with anybody interested in learning more about the CWA invited to attend.

Sandra Stewart Publicity Officer

DR STOKES We are going to run another diet program at the beginning of next year. This is not simply for those who want to lose weight but also for those who wish to be healthier, those who are unhappy with their current state of health or are concerned about future health, those who want to have more energy, take less medication, everyone who actually wants to be in control of their own health. It will be rather like a three month detox, with the aim of showing you how well you can feel if you eat as nature intended. Anyone who would like to enrol needs to contact Carol on 6532 5013. It will not be complicated. You will be given advice and then left to follow it yourselves, with backup only as required. We have an Antenatal Clinic every Thursday to assist anyone who is having difficulty travelling to Muswellbrook, Scone, Mudgee or Newcastle for their regular appointments. We also have an immunisation clinic on Thursdays. Appointments can be made by phoning Carol on 6532 5013

Dr Bronwyn Stokes


Ashdene Pilbeam

& Dynamo House

Gift Sets

Pukara Estate—new 100ml Gift

Packs. Tall Poppy Gourmet

Gift trays made to Order.

Schleich Promotion Purchase any Schleich item and go into a draw for $100.00 voucher to spend on any Schleich

item/items drawn Christmas Eve

Royal Doulton range of premium

quality Aroma Reeds, Soy Candles

& Room Sprays

Thomas Cook & Wrangler Clothing & Accessories

Gianni Conti range of handbags,

Mens and ladies wallets as well as luggage.

Primo—Best Ever Range plus lots

more.

Lang Calendars and Calender Frames

Open till 8pm Thursday 15 & 22 December Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy and Safe New

Year.

McConnell’s This ‘n’ That Has all your Christmas Gift needs

All purchases $10 and over go into a draw to win a Gasmate Cruiser BBQ to the value of $250.00


G'DAY FRIENDS OF IGA MERRIWA We hope our weekly column finds you all doing well. Last week was my first attempt at writing this weekly column. Having never read nor seen a copy of the Merriwa Ringer, I was going into the mission somewhat blind and not really knowing what or where the words would go. It felt a bit like driving in the dark without the headlights on - but I think we successfully got there. For me, it was such a buzz to read the Ringer this week and see all the local articles and news from all the groups and businesses in the district. The team at the Merriwa Central School sure do a fabulous job at compiling such an informative and well put together paper for the community to read & enjoy. The paper is an invaluable resource for the locals to be informed on local news & events. Well done team. In last weeks column I introduced myself and gave some background information on how I came to live in Merriwa. I wasn't sure how many people read the column, or the paper. I mentioned for readers to not be shy in coming up to me in the store & introducing themselves to me. I can't tell you how overwhelmed I was on Thursday when the paper came out as to how many lovely folks did come up and introduce themselves. It was so warm & hospitable of the people who did - such a humbling experience. That sort of warmth & hospitality just wouldn't be extended to you where I am from in Sydney. It just wouldn't happen. So, thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for being so welcoming and kind about the article and welcoming me to your beautiful town. Very cool, Thank you. It's been a very busy week in the supermarket. The IGA warehouse/distribution

hub in Sydney had a relocation, so it meant that both of our weekly deliveries arrived later than usual. This meant there were some delays with a few products hitting the shelves. All these delayed products are now back on the shelf. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. For the last couple of weeks & for the first time, we have been selling Mobile Phones in the shop. As an introductory offer, we are offering a Samsung E1080 Pre-paid handset for an amazing price of only $14.99! I can hear a bargain ringing there! This is a special IGA exclusive for the Christmas season, running through until the end of December. At this fantastic price, it would suit anyone who doesn't have a phone or perhaps a great way of keeping tabs on the kids (or Granny) when they're out & about. The phone is great for talk or text, features an inbuilt torch, vibration alert and speakerphone for handsfree function. The phones are offered through the Optus network. Also available in store are re-charge & Epay options to top up the call & text credits on your handset. The weekly specials catalogue is out in the store and runs until Sunday 4 December. Some products are marked down with up to 50% off. Baked Not Fried, Arnott's Shapes are $1.49

each. McCain Family Pizzas 550g are 35% off at only

$3.99 each. Delicious Yellow Flesh Nectarines are now in

season and are $4.44/kilo. Lean Cuisine Indian style Butter Chicken with

rice, only $4.49 each. Nestle Peters Original Vanilla Ice Cream 2

litres is 25% off at $3.99 each. Ingham's Chicken, Love 'em, Honey & Sesame


Breast Medallions at $5.99 each. Ahh McCain, you've done it again, SuperFries

1kg Shoestring Chippies are $2.99 each. Coca-Cola 30 can packs, $18.99 & Sprite 15 can packs, $9.49, that's a saving of

35%, plus 2litre Coke & Sprite, 2 for $5. Pepsi Max 6 Packs Cans, $3.99 & 25% off Glo Apple & Raspberry 6 packs,

$1.99. Cold Power 2kg & 2 litre are 50% off, big

value at $7.49 each. Cottonelle Kleenex Toilet Tissue 12 pack, 40%

off at $5.99. Palmolive Naturals range, 40% off at $2.99

each. Over 40% off San Remo La Pasta Carbonara &

Maggi 98% Fat Free Noodles, 99 cents each. New Season Legs of Lamb, $9.99/kilo. Beef T-Bone steak, $14.99/kilo & IGA Beef Sausages 1.8kg pack (Gluten Free)

$9.99/pk. New Season delicious Seedless Watermelon,

$1.69/kilo, IGA Pre Packed 1kg Carrots, $1.29/bag. Helgas Bread is 35% off this week at $2.99/

kilo & TipTop Up Omega 3 is 25% off at $2.69 each.

In the Liqour department there are some fantastic savings to be had, Jack Daniels, Dimple Scotch & Jonnie Walker 700ml, only $49.99 each.

Yellowglen Yellow, Pink & Red Champers, 3 for $20.

Jonnie Walker Red Label, Smirnoff Vodka, Bundy Rum & Jim Beam 700ml, all 2 for $64!

Carlton Draught, Tooheys New & Old 24 Packs, $36.99 &

VB, Victoria Pale Lager, XXXX Summer Bright Lager, Pure Blonde & Summer Dry, all $39.99 per 24 & 30 packs.

A delicious selection of Sushi Rolls are now available in the Deli. They're Delishy! Remember that our Hot BBQ Chooks and In-store breads are all cooked & baked fresh, daily!

Please be aware that we have new and extended trading hours: Monday - Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday - Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm, Sunday 9:30am to 12pm. That's about it for another week. Please remember to bring your re-usable nylon shopping bags, mother earth will love you for it. Perhaps leave the bags in the car after your unpack at home so you have them handy for when you pop in to the store next. Have a fabulous week everyone. Hopefully that non-stop rain & wind from last week will let us all get the washing on the line & enjoying this glorious sunshine. That's how the locals like it, IGA Merriwa.

Duncan


MORE THAN JUST A POST OFFICE! Free $20 Telstra Voucher Up until 25 December if you buy any Telstra pre-paid mobile we will throw in a $20 recharge voucher for no extra charge. This special is only available at Post Offices. We currently have good stocks and a great range of handsets so this is the best time to buy. Here’s a sample of our latest mobiles and other specials;

LG Optimus Spirit A new smart phone with 3.2 inch touch screen and a 3Mpx autofocus camera with video. Android operating system and a social networking widget. In silver or black for $147.

Samsung Galaxy 5 Android OS with 2.8 inch touch screen, 2Mpx camera and Wi-Fi & GPS chip. Includes a 2GB micro SD card plus all the usual features, check in store. Now only $107.

Telstra Easycall 2 - Now $79 This is a mobile phone with a difference and is aimed at those who are either unable or lacking in confidence to use a normal mobile. The buttons and the switches are big and the characters on the screen big and clear. The phone will speak numbers as you press them. You can programme the Easy Call to contact friends/family just by flicking a switch. It has a blue tick for best reception and also an easily operated torch and FM radio. There are no unnecessary features to complicate things – this phone is just designed to make calls easy. The special price of $79 while stocks last and only from Merriwa PO. Mail Sorting and Pick-up At the post office we are now well and truly into our busiest period of the year. Parcel volumes are increasing even more and storage space is critical. We would ask you to please pick-up your parcels and packages promptly

and you must bring in your red & white card so that we know where to look for your item. Because of the high volumes the mail is taking longer to sort, not just here but all the way through Post’s network. Mail is arriving later at Merriwa and taking longer to sort. Please bear with us as we try to get your mail out ASAP. Avoid ringing-up to look for your parcel, since while we are looking it’s likely that someone else is being delayed at the counter.

If you have a private box then to ensure you pick-up all the days mail it is best to collect after 12 noon. Working in a post office gives a whole new meaning to “silly-season” so please help us to help you!

Christmas Stamps. Christmas stamps are now available from Merriwa Post Office. The price is the same as last year, 55c. You can buy them individually, gummed, or in books of twenty for $11. Stamps for Christmas cards sent overseas are also available for $1.50 gummed or a book of five for $7.50.

Try and get your overseas cards away early as there is always a last minute rush which can overload the system and make your card late. This applies doubly for packages and parcels sent overseas for Christmas.

Shuffle Mp3 for $25 Would you like green, purple or silver? Pico Life, MP3 player with shuffle looks and works a lot like a popular American fruity brand but for only $25. With headphones, 2Gb memory and very easy to use you can’t go wrong with this carry anywhere music player.

Microscope Set This would make a useful and educational gift for the young scientist or botanist. All metal


T.A.K. Training Phone: 0265 438062 Mobile: 0417 422160

T.A.K. Training can now cover your first aid training in the following areas. * Apply First Aid (old Senior First Aid) * Advance Apply First Aid *Administer Oxygen in Emergency Situation

$100 per Person

Don’t put it off any longer CALL TREVOR on above number to arrange a course today, bring

your partner or friend

FOR SALE Whiltshire and crossbreeds

Lambs $50 ea Ewes $75 ea

Whiltshire Ram $100

Ph 6548 2319 after 5.00pm

Position Vacant Casual Child Care Worker

Needed for Afterschool and Vacation Care Interest in Children Essential, On Call

availability necessary.

Please call Anna 0429 485008 or email resume to [email protected].

FOR SALE

Weedeater Ride On lawn Mower

11hp Motor, 36” cut, 4 speed. New blades,

deck belt, transition belt and battery. Mower deck has just been reinforced. Always

shedded $700 ono

Yamaha PW50

With training wheels Good condition

$800

Ph 0427 901 397

Saturday 24 December - 8am until sold out

Back on Wednesday 4 January , 8am - 11am

WANTED Relief Cleaner for Merriwa

RSL Club For further details please contact:

Barbara on 6548 2628 or

Nerida on 6548 2331

construction and up to 900x magnification with built-in light. The microscope and 27 other pieces make up this set which is all housed in a hard shell presentation case. $49.99. Brother Sewing Machine Yes, believe it or not we now sell sewing machines and after selling out of the first batch we now have the reputable Brother brand model LS-2150 back in stock. This model is perfect for basic sewing and mending – but it does quite a bit more. Twenty three stitch functions include auto buttonholer, decorative heirloom & quilting stitches. Comes with quick bobbin winding, free arm for sleeves and cuffs, snap-on presser foot and other accessories. Great pricing at only $149. Open from 8am – 5pm weekdays And 9am – 11 am most Saturdays Postmasters thought for the week: At times the known is so dwarfed by the unknown that confusion is an easy bedfellow

Melism

Mel & Kerry Anne with Colleen & Kylie

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RECYCLING DOWN UNDER

In January next year, the Tour Down Under, once Adelaide’s, now Australia’s premier cycling event, will no doubt attract special attention with the amazing success of Cadel Evans in the Tour de France last July. Cycling, not just the professional or the competitive kind, but also cycling to commute from place to place has become increasingly popular – and so has recycling. National Recycling Week was established by Planet Ark 15 years ago and now has a permanent place on the calendar of Australia-wide events during the second week of November each year. Recycling in Australia has a long history. The first Australian paper mill to use recycled material was built in 1815. And waste paper collections from households and factories started in Melbourne in the 1920’s. During the first half of the last century, resources were generally not as readily available as they are today; so people valued them more and reused materials whenever possible.

Now, with a greater awareness of environmental issues, recycling has once again become an important part of our more modern society. Of course, recycling some things is especially problematic; and there are some things that should never be recycled, nor should they end up on the rubbish dump. Top of the list of these non-recyclable products are medicines.

Keeping old medicines can be a health risk, and d ispos ing o f unwanted med ic ines inappropriately can also pose a risk to the environment. We Australians are certainly a nation of hoarders. That may be great for some things – items of furniture perhaps, that might gain in antique status – bottles of wine that

mature with age – and there are those unique collectible items such as stamps and coins that appreciate in value as time goes by.

There’s no financial benefit, however, in collecting medicines. In fact, there are some significant problems associated with having old or unwanted medicines lying around the house. It seems obvious that if your medicine cabinet is “choc-o-block” with medicines there’s a chance of confusion and misadventure – even more so if those medicines are not stored correctly. They must be out of sight, out of mind and out of reach of kids and grandkids. And while children may be at special risk by swallowing a little (or a lot) of this and that – just out of curiosity, it’s also easy enough for us adults to get confused with a cupboard full of alternatives.

So what do we do to ensure our homes are safe from medication misadventure? Well, what we don’t do is flush our unwanted medicines down the toilet or the kitchen sink; nor do we dispose of them in the household garbage. We shouldn’t assume that sewage treatment plants can effectively treat all substances contained in medicines and we don’t want fish and other aquatic life suffering the side effects of medicines we no longer want. The only safe method of disposal is to return your unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy. Medicine collection bins funded by the Commonwealth Government have been placed in every pharmacy in Australia. Once full, they are removed and the contents safely destroyed. It’s all part of the RUM (Return Unwanted Medicines) campaign.

Each month the RUM program helps to prevent about 30 tonnes of medicines from potentially harming our environment or possibly harming us as well. The second week in November might have passed but there’s still time to give your medicine chest a bit of a spring clean. For more information about RUM or simply to get some advice on how to sort your medicines and manage them better, call into Merriwa Pharmacy.

2012 Calendars are now available. Please ask for one.

Robert Smith Merriwa Pharmacy


RELAY FOR LIFE Only a couple of days to go until Merriwa Relay For Life takes place. Saturday December 3 and the following Sunday morning, and yes, bring your tent or swag. Survivors and carers are central to Relay For Life. The opening lap of each event is dedicated to cancer survivors and those who have cared for someone facing cancer. All cancer survivors and cares are welcome to join in - you don't even need to be a member of team. If you would like to register as a survivor or a carer, please contact your local Relay Coordinator or you can register on the day. Three double passes for a hot air balloon ride will be given away at Merriwa's Relay. For your chance to win one of the 3 double passes on a Wine Country Ballooning experience, you must be registered for Relay For Life. Simply send in a Shop A Docket to the Cancer Council with your name, address etc. (Terms & conditions apply). Shop A Dockets are available from Merriwa Hardware. Passes will be drawn at the Merriwa Relay For Life. An invitation is extended out to those who have lost a loved one to cancer, to bring in photos for the remembrance ceremony. If photos can be brought in to me at Merriwa Hardware, we

can do a display at Relay, but we need some time to sort it. So please get them in as soon as possible. Miss Relay will be held again this year, so to those who entered last time, enter again and throw down a challenge to someone you know. Got your frock ready? Let's see if we can get together another bevy of beauties. Don't forget that Relay is being catered for there will be Steak Sandwiches, Sausage sandwiches, Healthy Salads, Hot Beef and Gravy Rolls and Chicken and Gravy Rolls and a coffee machine! All at reasonable prices!! So Bring the whole Family, enjoy the celebration and support Relay For Life. The unfortunate truth is that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. All money raised through Relay For Life makes a difference in helping fund Cancer Council's critical research, prevention, education and support services. Help us reduce the impact cancer has on our communities. Who will you relay for?

Ray McConnell


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Office hours:

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We specialise in sourcing insurance cover for farming and mining occupations from a wide selection of insurers including MLC, AMP, OnePath, AXA and CommInsure.

All advice is provided by a fully qualified Financial Adviser with over 20 years accounting and finance experience.

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CASSILIS BOWLING CLUB Friday night fun: Twilight Bowls - Names to the club by 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. No bowls last week due to inclement weather Friday night Snack Bar – The Two Ds Affordable family meals Friday night raffles - Meat trays, Vege trays, (Hams will be added to raffles in a couple of weeks) Schooner Draw, Joker Draw, Members Draw. Last weeks draws results Members Draw: $55 – Anna Whaley – claimed - $50 next week Joker Draw: $1208– Keith Blyton - unsuccessful – $1242 next week End of month draw – Kevin O’Malley Coming Events Xmas Party - Saturday 10 December The Kid’s Club are running a family Xmas Party this year. $15.00 per adult, kids free, commencing a 6pm with the Kids Party, followed by a visit by Santa, Adults Party commences at 7pm. Entertainment by our very own ‘DJ duo’ “The Sly Pigs”. Names to Club by 3 December for catering purposes please call 6376 1002. Monster Xmas Raffle - The Monster Xmas Raffle is on again this year, $$$$ of prizes – Tickets $2 each can be purchased behind the bar at the club. Will be drawn on Friday 16 December and not on Xmas Eve as in previous years. Eve of Xmas Eve ie: Friday 23 December - Twilight Bowls, normal raffles, BBQ tea and finger food. Tai Chi - Classes will be starting sometime in the New Year. Low impact exercise. Excellent for relaxation, balance and reducing high blood pressure. Gold Coin donation. Expressions of interest to Cheryl or Cecilia. Watch this space for more details. Zumba - If you interested in re-starting Zumba please contact the club or Candy.

Hilary Parker

MERRIWA RSL CLUB The Members Lucky Badge for $950.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 524, this week it jackpots to $1000.00. The 7pm draw for $500.00 was not won the number was 288, this week it jackpots to $520.00. The 9pm lucky ticket draw for $680.00 was not won the number was 70426, this week it jackpots to $700.00. LTPS/11/04452 The Sunday Morning Badge Draw for $1050.00 was not won last week the number was 977, this week it jackpots to $1100.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/11/04452 Coming Events The Club is running a Christmas raffle this year consisting of three prizes. 1st 5.5kg front load washing machine, 2nd Jack n Jill Outdoor Timber Bench, 3rd Lorne 4 Burner Hooded BBQ. Tickets will be available from the bar at all times for $1 each. The Merriwa R.S.L Club Christmas Social will be on Saturday 17 December. Music by Sally-Anne Whitten and her band. Three course dinner starting with fresh prawns and hot finger food platters, Chicken and Steak main meal with salad served alternately and finishing with traditional Christmas pudding and Wine Trifle for dessert. Tickets- $25.00 per person on sale now. Don’t forget the Sunday badge draw worth $1,100 this week drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm.

M Morgan Secretary/Manager


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MERRIWA SPORTS CLUB Saturday 26 November Saturday Members Draw121 Won Next

week $140 Winners Jackpot 61894 Not Won Next

week $560 Free Tickets Loretta Cooper Dinner Paul Cronin Bowls Raffle Julie Smith Monthly Prize Cooper Boyd Note: Raffles as normal Saturday 3

December Sunday 27 November Sunday Members draw No 338 Won

Next week $600 $20 one off prizes No 337 Not Won &

No 339 Not Won Transport Service is available Friday and Saturday. 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. Club Christmas Party 10 December featuring “The Torpedoes”. Tickets $20 includes Chinese/Australian Smorgasbord and Entertainment Sporties Christmas Raffle on sale now First $350 IGA Voucher Second $150 Caltex Voucher Third $50 Sporties Restaurant Voucher Tickets $1 Drawn at the Christmas Party 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 $5, $20, $50 + Fruit, Veg and meat trays + Super 39 $100 IGA Gift Voucher The Sporties Chinese/Australian Restaurant Our new Chef Shan Zhu has a new menu. Shan includes some Thai dishes and authentic Chinese as well as additional Australian Meals. Open for Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon to 2:00pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Lunch Specials. Closed Mondays. Reopens 5:00pm Tuesday. For Bookings and take away ring 6548 3228 Don’t Forget Relay for life this weekend at the Showground raising funds for Cancer research.

LADY BOWLERS NEWS Coming Up Christmas Party Date: 7 December Venue: Sports Club Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm Chinese banquet Please bring a small gift to exchange (up to $10) and let Secretary Loretta know if you will be coming.

John Rindflish

GOLF NEWS No play, to wet! Even the ducks wouldn’t play

The Cat


UPPER HUNTER VETERANS GOLF Fourteen Vets played at Aberdeen Golf Club on Tuesday 22 Nov in the monthly Stroke & Putting event. The course is in excellent condition and the scoring was of similar quality. Peter Daunton won with a nett 62 from a fast running Graham Turvey nett 63. In the ball comp balls went to Graham Turvey nett 63, Peter Ingram 65, Reg Davidson & Max Holz 66, Rod Auld & Graham Boles nett 68 and Doug Dowell 69 Nearest the Pins: 4th/13th Graham Turvey 7th/16th "A. Skinner" 9th/18th Peter Ingram Putting Competition was won by Peter Daunton with a fine 22 Putts [8 only on the back 9 holes]. On Tuesday, 29 November we played a stableford event at Murrurundi with hit-off from 8.00 till 8.30 am. On Tuesday, 6 December we will play a stableford event at Muswellbrook with hit-off from 8.00 till 8.30 am.

Peter Ingram

MERRIWA FITNESS CENTRE UPDATE Has your Membership to the MFC expired? If so, please deposit renewal payment, with name, to the Merriwa Pharmacy and we will update your membership details. If possible please include your email address so that we can put you on our email list for future notices etc.

Join/renew now to remove the ‘Christmas Chunk!’

We are now the proud owners of a new Rowing machine. This is one of the latest models and is a great way to improve cardio vascular fitness as well as firming up your lats, biceps, quads and calves.

Why not give a MFC Gift Voucher as a healthy Christmas present? Available as $30, $50 and $90 for 1, 6 and 12 month memberships. Please purchase from pharmacy from 5 December.

A huge thank you to Matthew Levin who has been such a great support to the MFC for the past 2 terms, we are all very grateful for his time, energy and enthusiasm, and wish him good luck for the future.

Happy Christmas to you all, from the MFC committee.

Annie Rodgers


MERRIWA PONY CLUB The pony club AGM was held recently and the new office bearers for 2011/2012 are: President: Clare Martin Vice President: Patrick Ryan Junior Vice President: Pauline Lawler Treasurer: Bronwyn Redgate Secretary: Christine Riley Assistant Secretary: Heidi Grady Chief Instructor: Paula Hocking Rally Day Committee: Bronwyn Redgate,

Patrick Ryan, Amanda Attenborough, Tanya Ninenss Yvonne McNaught, Tracey Boyle, Peter Mclaren

Canteen Coordinators: Kirston Bridge, Katie Goldthorpe

Clothing Pool: Amanda Attenborough Publicity Officer: Tanya Ninness Horse Welfare Officer: Patrick Ryan Child Welfare Officer: Tanya Ninness Zone Delegates: Clare Martin, Patrick

Ryan, Paula Hockings Jamboree Delegates: Clare Martin,

Patrick Ryan, Paula Hockings Zone Camp Delegates: Cassandra

Mclaren, Patrick Ryan One Day Event Delegates: Tracey Boyle Showground Users Committee: Max

McNaught, Clare Martin, Pauline Lawler

Public Officer: Bronwyn Redgate Team of Four Presidents Cup Days: Clare

Martin, Pauline Lawler Sponsorship Committee: Patrick Ryan,

Tracey Boyle, Mathew Attenborough, Greg Samspon

Patrons: Doris Mcrae, Judy Gilder,Tim Henderson, Noel Scales, Tim Scales

Life members: Noel Scales, Tim Scales, Betty Mcnamara, Philomena Constable, Tim Henderson, Sue Bettington, Elaine Sparrow, Judy Gilder, Doris Mcrae

It was also decided that membership fees for the new year be: Riding membership: $55 Non-riding membership: $35 All adults participating in pony club activities must have filled out a working with children check. To do this please go to the following website: https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/volunteer-declaration.php fill the for out, submit it, print it off and give it to Tanya Ninness. Happy Riding

Tanya Ninness


LADIES GOLF NEWS The gathering of six optimistic golfing ladies thought that it would be possible to get in at least nine holes of golf before it rained last Wednesday. It wasn’t. It was Deirdre’s trophy day and we were all keen to compete despite the high risk of being rained on. The first six holes were quite pleasant and for some the game was going well. Gay, De and Deirdre led out the field followed by Sue, Merrie and Jane. We played a stroke round with the best nett to receive a prize as well as the best putter and also the putter with the least amount of skill on the day. All went well until the 7th hole when the skies opened and the rain came down. Putting on the greens became quite challenging with scraping no longer possible and water inundating the greens. Soaked through to the skin and trying to fill scores in on soggy cards made it all a bit unpleasant so we retired after nine holes. Deirdre conducted her prize giving over a comforting cuppa where Gay was awarded the trophy for the best nett score, De the putting prize and Merrie won the other prize.

De putting in the rain.

The Wet Black Widow


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Andy Carrigan 6548 2646

B & B on Bettington 6548 2777

Boardman Peasley Pty Ltd 6543 3600

Bricklayer Block layer 6548 2591

Cannock Pastoral Company

6548 2195

Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002

Cassilis Public School 6376 1009

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Colles Manufactured Homes Pty Ltd

4353 3606

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Dean Hancock Master Farrier

0488 591 723

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Good looks Nail & Beauty 0408 175 028

Gummun Place Hostel 6521 7010

Hair Indeed 6548 2666

Hanckel Hay Sales 6548 5168

Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority

6542 4444

Hunter Mutual 6548 2651

MA Macdonald & Co 6548 2226

McConnell’s This ‘n’ That 6548 2889

Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2082

Merriwa Amateur Swim Club

6548 8510

Merriwa Anglican Parish 6548 2218

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Merriwa Bushman’s Campdraft

6548 7272

Merriwa Caravan Park 0418 668 402

Merriwa Catholic Parish St Vincent de Paul

6548 2086 6548 3092

Merriwa Central School Primary office Secondary office

6548 2101 6548 2119

Merriwa Central School P&C Association

6548 2119

Merriwa Cricket Club 0428 485 110

Merriwa Darts Competition

0428 899 749

Merriwa District Health Non-Emergency Medical Transport

6548 2653

Merriwa District Progress Association

6548 3060 6548 2653

Merriwa District Education Foundation

6376 1052

Merriwa Engineering 0427 476085

Merriwa Hardware 6548 2077

Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048

Merriwa Junior League & Netball

0437 482 375

Merriwa Magpies Rugby League Football Club

0411 800255

Merriwa Newsagents 6548 2031

Merriwa Petroleum & Ag Supplies

6548 2071

Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213

Merriwa Pre-School & Kindergarten Association

6548 2083

Merriwa RSL Club Restaurant

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Merriwa Rotary Club 6548 2025

Merriwa Show 6548 2276

Merriwa Sports Club Restaurant

6548 2028 6548 3228

Merriwa Surgery After Hours

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Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2679

Merriwa Traders - IGA 6548 2315

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6548 2078

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Pitt Son & Keene Elders 6548 2307

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Sporting Shooters Assoc 6548 7226

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6548 5002

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6545 1996

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6521 7000

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Thursday $11 chicken schnitzel night

Friday Happy hours 5-7pm,

Pick the joker $3,900 not won by Col Cronin, jackpots to $4,000.00

Social club raffles, leg hams, spirit bottles, and big Xmas

hamper. Saturday

Publicans punt - $25 win on Kar Ma Tee - won & paid $3.80, and

$25 win on Streets Away, still looking for it. $95 over the bar,

on again this week. Happy hour 3 to 4pm, $2.70

middies $3.70 schooners Social club draw $150 not won

by no 121 Barry Williams, Jackpots to $200 on Wednesday Mexican night in the restaurant

plus $5 Coronas. Main menu also available Sunday

$12.50 roast, baked veg and gravy.

Tuesday $11 rump night.

Wednesday Social Club draw 5-7pm $250 if not won on Saturday, otherwise

$50 $10 pasta night - lasagne chips & salad, spaghetti Bolognaise $ garlic bread, chilli garlic prawn

fettacinni, spiral pasta with creamy garlic chicken,

mushroom & Onion. Main menu also available

Dining room open for lunch 7 days a week, with 10 meals

for $10 each. Dinner 7 nights with main menu and daily

specials Bar snacks every day 4.30pm

This weeks T/A Xmas

specials 700ml Jim Beam, Smirnoff

Vodka or White Heather Scotch $37.99,

XXXX stubbies $38.99, XXXX 30 packs $44.99

Jack Daniels Stubbies carton $86.99

Wolf Blass red label chardonnay or Semillon Sauvignion Blanc

$12.99 Kilawara Lush berry or Dusk Sparking Strawberry $11.99 Cartons of Jim Beam, Bundy,

Johnny Walker or Sothern Comfort with Colas $87.99 or

6pk $27.50 9kg gas Bottle Refills $29.95

DECEMBER

Saturday 3 Relay for Life - Merriwa Royal Hotel Social Club Christmas Party Merriwa Pony Club Trail Ride & Christmas Party Merriwa Home Timber & Hardware Opening

Sunday 4 Relay for Life - Merriwa

Monday 5 Entries Close for “Christmas” Photo Competition

Friday 9 CWA Christmas Party

Saturday 10 Christmas Party with “The Torpedos” Merriwa Sports Club

Cassilis Bowling Club Christmas Party St Joseph’s P&F Street Stall Anglican Parish Christmas Party

Tuesday 13 Merriwa Central School Presentation Night

Wednesday 14 Cassilis School Annual Presentation Dinner MAC Christmas Party

Thursday 15 Last Ringer for 2011

Friday 16 Last Day of Term 4 for Students

Saturday 17 Merriwa RSL Club Christmas Party with Sally-Anne Whitten

Sunday 18 Carols in the Park - Merriwa

Sunday 25 Christmas Day

Saturday 31 New Years Eve Settlement Hall New Years Eve Party - 6pm

JANUARY

Sunday 1 New Years Day

Tuesday 6 Positive Living & Lifestyle Forum for Seniors St Joseph’s - Merriwa Presentation Night

Wednesday 7 Lady Bowlers Christmas Party

Monday 2 New Years Day Public Holiday

Thursday 26 Australia Day

Monday 30 School Resumes for Term 1, 2012 Merriwa Ringer Deadline for issue 1 - 12 noon - Issue 1

distributed on Thursday 2 February

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