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Issue 8
Thursday March 24 2016
Isla cleans
up at
Murrurundi’s
Pony Club
In the Under 7 years age group,
Isla Murphy attended her first
competition day for the year and
proved to be too elusive for her
competitors, bringing home a
swag of ribbons to secure Under 7
Years Girl Champion.
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WHAT’S
NEWS?
PLUS
Anglican Parish Holy
Week Easter Service
Merriwa Soccer
Registraition
Student of the Week
Brooke McLennan
Darcy Taaffe flies
home in the 800m
Uniforms worn with
pride at MCS
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Highlighting Your Event
The Anglican
Parish of Merriwa
Holy Week and
Easter Service
Times 2016
Maundy Thursday - March 24
6.00pm Holy Trinity Merriwa
Seder Meal; Holy Eucharist and Footwashing
Good Friday - March 25
9.30am Holy Trinity Merriwa - Solemn
Liturgy 11.00am- Ecumenical Stations of the
Cross
(meet in the park below the Uniting Church)
Easter Eve - March 26
6.00pm St Columba's Cassilis - Easter
Vigil
Easter Day - March 27
9.00am Holy Trinity Merriwa - Sung Eucharist
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TREE PLANTING
MERRIWA
Volunteer recruitment
The Stepping Stones project is an initiative of the Great
Eastern Ranges to strengthen habitat connectivity across
the Hunter Valley.
Help Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) assist
local farmers in planting over 30,000 trees to reconnect
isolated patches of bushland to create wildlife corridors.
This will increase ecosystem resilience to climate change
and development threats by strengthening the connections
between key habitat patches.
The project commences:
4 April and goes to 13 May 2016.
For further information please contact 0249612358
or
email: newcastle@conservationvolunteers.com.au
We welcome you to join us at worship as we remember and celebrate the
events surrounding the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus and what
this means for us and for the world today.
For more information please 0429 996 769
The staff at Merriwa Central School and the Merriwa Ringer wish everyone a Happy
and Safe Easter. The Merriwa Ringer will be back on Tuesday March 29. All articles
need to be received by 9.00am on the Tuesday morning. Publication will be Thursday
March 31.
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Merriwa Central
School
Principal’s Report
Last week students had a fabulous opportunity
to explore the savannah grasslands of Western
Plains Zoo and the exotic animals on display. The
excursion was organised for business studies, and
visual art students, however some very lucky Year
5/6 students were able to fill some spare seats on
the bus. Thank you to Miss Roe for organising the
excursion which was such a wonderful opportunity
for our students.
restore the natural habitat of the Regent Honey
eater along the disused railway line between
Gungal and Sandy Hollow.
WHO SAID “MONEY DOESN’T MATTER”?
In recent weeks additional Gonski funding has
been used to reduce the travel cost of excursions
for students, to Western Plains Zoo and the Drip.
In the last week of term Gonski funding will be
used to subsidise the cost of the “World of Maths”
workshop for primary and secondary students. The
workshops are designed to be fun, and hands-on
activities to engage students in mathematical
problem solving.
Darren Noonan
Principal
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Education is a partnership between students,
teachers and parents. Parent teacher interviews
are a great opportunity for parents and teachers
to discuss the relative strengths, and areas for
development for students. Interviews will be held
on the last Monday of term April 4. Please contact
the office to make your appointment. Should you
require more than the allocated times on the
evening, parents are able to request an alternate
appointment with the teacher to discuss student
progress. Information has been sent home this
week with details of parent teacher interviews.
STUDENT MEDICAL DETAILS
Students experience a range of health conditions
as they pass through school. Some ailments are
temporary and minor; others are ongoing and
more serious. It is important that parents advise
the school of any medical condition which may
require supervision, or assistance of teaching staff.
In some circumstances the school requires a
health care plan endorsed by the family doctor so
that we can provide the level of care required for
a student. Standard proformas exist for students
with allergies, asthma and anaphylaxis. In some
circumstances students are required to carry their
medication with them at all times.
Please contact your child’s teacher, or year
adviser to update medical details.
REGENT HONEYEATER PROJECT
Students enjoyed a range of hands on workshops
today as part of our Regent Honeyeater project.
Students discussed native plants and animals,
mans impact on them, habitat, and threatened
species. The highlight of the day was a visit of
some special guest from Taronga Zoo in the
“Zoomobile”. Thursday next week students will
take to the field in a tree planting exercise, to
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PARENT - TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Kindergarten
Wednesday March 30
Year 1 to Year 12
Monday April 4
Please contact the office to make an
appointment
Primary - 6548 2101
Secondary - 6548 2119
Coming Events
MARCH
Friday 25
Good Friday
Monday 28
Easter Monday
Wednesday 30
Primary and Secondary Cross Country
Parent
Teacher
Kindergarten
Thursday 31
interviews
-
Tree planting excursion - Sandy Hollow
APRIL
Friday 1
Year 7 students and parents UNE
excursion, 6.30am-6.30pm
Primary assembly Easter and Harmony
Day – 2.00pm
Monday 4
Parent - Teacher interviews - Year
1-Year 12
Friday 8
Last Day for Term 1
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Primary News
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the follow seven students who
were selected as Students of the Week for their
outstanding efforts during Week 8 this term.
Kindergarten: Year 1: Year2/3: Year 3/4: Year 4/5: Year 5/6: Jase Whitby
Tye Blackadder
Tamara Bailey
Jackson Whitby
Zali Wallings
Kyreece Fawcett
Early Action for Success/Learning and Support: Matilda Clark
YEAR ONE REPORT
Year 1 has been working extremely hard this term.
We have been enjoying studying ‘Mixtures’ in our
Science unit, where we have been investigating
substances that mix well together, and ones
that do not. We have also discovered that some
substances can be separated with the use
of sieves and colanders. We will continue our
investigations in the coming weeks.
It has been exciting to have Miss Hopkins join us
for Creative Arts this term. The students have been
producing some wonderful pieces of art! We have
focused on many aspects, such as warm and cool
colours, Easter themes, and replicating paintings
from famous artists. The students have been using
crayons, pencils and watercolour paint to create
their masterpieces. Our classroom is beginning to
look like an art gallery!
The fun and hard work will continue in Year 1
during the last few weeks of term.
Emma Garbellini
Year 1 Teacher
EASTER AND HARMONY DAY ASSEMBLY
UNIFORM DRAW
Ava Johnston and Paige Carrall, both from the
Year 1 class, were the two students selected in our
uniform draw last Friday. The girls were wearing
their full school uniform and were very excited to
receive their prizes. They said their families would
be very proud of them, as are we at Merriwa
Central School. Congratulations Ava and Paige!
Don’t forget that our next Primary assembly will
now be held at 2.00pm Friday April 1. This is a recent
change to our planned assembly due to Taronga
Zoo coming to visit us with a full day of wonderful
activities. Next Friday, the six Primary classes will
be presenting Easter and Harmony Day themed
items and all parents and community members
are invited to celebrate with us.
WELCOME MRS ROKOBARO
Last Monday, the staff
and students welcomed
our new teacher Mrs
Merridy Rokobaro. Mrs
Rokabaro joins us to
teach the Year 4/5 class
whilst Mrs Moore is on
maternity leave. She
has travelled all the way
from her home in South
Australia, however Mrs
Rokabaro is familiar with
the local area as she
taught at Scone Public School for a period of
time last year. Mrs Rokabaro has a flair for art and
photography and we are looking forward to her
sharing her talents with Merriwa Central School.
Mrs Rokabaro is eager to meet parents and
caregivers and is hoping to see many of them at
our upcoming parent-teacher interviews.
Megan Sinderberry
Assistant Principal
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Secondary News
ALL THINGS ENGLISH
Shakespeare wrote, “It is not in the stars to hold
our destiny, but in ourselves.” Year 8 have been
engaged in novel studies and narrative writing,
and the assessment results reflect how much they
have taken responsibility for applying learning. I
would like to congratulate Liana Byfield for her
outstanding effort, earning 32 marks out of a
possible 35 for her narrative assessment, a real
indicator of her using the skills practised in class.
Year 8 has recently commenced a poetry unit.
Be prepared to help them in the ‘Guess What’
exercise! These are brief poems of three similes,
and the students have to work out what the similes
are describing. They also have to create one of
their own. Here’s one to get you thinking:
?
Dark like burnt sugar
Small like a crumb
Strong as a bulldozer.
Year 9/10 English and Year 11 Standard English
have been working on conceptual studies,
which involves looking at how meaning is made
in texts, and how that reflects the purpose of the
texts. They have been working on being able
to construct their evaluations of the concept in
logically organised paragraphs and sustained
responses. They have to do a presentation on
these concepts using the skills practised in class
for their assessment task, and I would advise the
students to take very careful note of the meaning
in the quote from Shakespeare that commenced
this report.
I’ve nearly finished my tenure as a temporary
teacher at Merriwa Central School, and have
found it to be an interesting and rewarding
experience. I would like to thank staff and students
who have made me feel welcomed during my
stay.
Isabel Robinson
English Teacher
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO EXCURSION
On Friday March 18, Year 5/6, 8, Year 9/10
Photography and Year 11/12 Business Studies
students took a trip to Taronga Western Plains
Zoo. This day provided students a variety of
opportunities to discover life in a zoo to support
their studies in various subjects. Despite the rain
on our arrival, the day cleared up for all to enjoy
the zoo adventure.
Year 11/12 Business Studies students participated
in the ‘It’s Zoo Business’ workshop for the day
where they had the opportunity to see how zoo
operates as a business. The students received a
‘behind the scenes’ guided tour of the business
operations including the accommodation
options, function centre and the retail and food
outlet. They also learnt about the marketing
and tourism aspects of the zoo. The students
particularly enjoyed exploring the luxury African
style Zoofari Lodge accommodation which was
set in the savannah surrounds featuring giraffe
as well as the new meerkat viewing display. The
day allowed students to gather information to
formulate a case study to use in class and in their
assessment tasks.
Year 8 Geography students along with Year 9/10
photography students and Mrs Jones with Year
5/6 students enjoyed a self-guided tour of the
FAVOURITE SUBJECT: Maths, Commerce, Photography and History
BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Being eligible to attend the Girl’s
Choice University experience last year and getting into trhe finals round
for the 13-15 years Cattle Parader’s heat at Muswellbrook show
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Steer Team
YEAR ADVISORS COMMENT:
Tara’s enthusiasm for her class work
and resilience never ceases to amaze me. She has displayed her
developing leadership and team work skills well this term by helping
organise and implement the Girls Night In to raise money for women’s
breast cancer, as a Year 10 SRC representative. She has been
participating in the 4C Girls Leadership program for sport this term and
has helped numerous younger girls find their feet within the program
which is pleasing to report. Congratulations Tarah, keep up the good
work!
Brianna Roberts
Year Adviser
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Student of the Week
Tarah Cox
Year 10
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zoo. Students and teachers enjoyed a range of
animal encounters which supported their learning
about different global environments and habitats.
The Year 9/10 Photography students were able
to practise their photography skills and capture
unique animal behaviours.
I would like to give a big thank you to Miss Hopkins,
Mr Lomax and Mrs Jones for your assistance on
this excursion. I would also like to make a special
thank you to the staff at Dubbo zoo who went
to great effort to provide an informative and
engaging tour for the Year 11/12 Business Studies
students to assist them with their studies.
Tessa Roe
HSIE Teacher
WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR? To be fitter, stronger and a better person in and out of school
FAVOURITE SUBJECT? PE and Maths
FAVOURITE SPORT? Football and soccer
FAVOURITE SPORT? Dragons and Chelsea FC
WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? Family because they are all great people
BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT? Making the Upper Hunter Rugby League team in 2011
ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS:
Always try your best and give everything a shot, never say no
I HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: This is my first season
FAVOURITE QUOTE: Everything will be ok in the end, and if it’s not ok, it’s not the end
ROAR Profile
Hasan Papp
Year 7
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HORSE SPORTS
On Friday March 18 three of our Equestrian Team
Members travelled to Quirindi for the 2016 Willow
Tree Horse Sports event. 161 riders took part in the
day and lots of fun was had by all despite a down
poor towards the end of the day. Our school was
represented by Jack Mobberley in the 10 years
boys age group and Mia Morgan and Makayla
Mobberley both in the 9 years girls age group.
With over 14 riders in their age division all three
students did a fantastic job representing Merriwa
Central School. I would like to commend you all
on your presentation of yourself and your horses,
you all looked fabulous. Results were as follows.
Mia placed fifth in the Pleasure Hack.
Makayla - fourth in Rider Class, third Keyhole,
second Pleasure Hack and was on a roll in
the sporting taking first in Barrel Race, Bending
Race, Flag Race and Three Mug Race all while
competing on a brand new horse.
Jack was third in Hack and in the Rider Class
and first in Three Mug Race, Barrel Race and the
Bending Race.
Makayla was awarded with Reserve Champion
Girl 9 years and Jack was Reserve Champion Boy
10 years at the end of the day pesentation.
Congratulations to our three representatives on
your fabulous results and a big thank you to Jodie
Mobberley for being team manager for the day.
Thank you to Kane Mobberley and Fiona Morgan
for lending a hand throughout the day.
Kellie Porter
Horse Sports Committee Member
Cassilis Public
CASSILIS P
School
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
BROOKE MCLENNAN
Brooke
has
been
voted
Student
of
the Week by staff
and students for a
number of reasons.
She has been working
hard to improve her
writing and last week
she wrote a number
of quality sentences
using verbs as the
focus. Brooke also
enjoys art activities and draws detailed pictures
taking time to perfect her work. In the playground,
Brooke has been learning a new sport with friends
and displayed great sportsmanship and respect
to others throughout the games. Some reasons her
peers voted Brooke student of the week include;
“Brooke, because she has been trying to do her
best”
“Brooke for being nice in the playground”
Congratulations and keep up the wonderful work,
Brooke!
A MESSAGE FROM MISS H
Thank you to those who attended and took
on roles at the P and C meeting and AGM on
Monday. We greatly appreciate your continued
support.
At the AGM last year’s committee was reinstated
with Stacey Anderson continuing as President,
Suzanne Bibby as Secretary and Kathy Sumpter
as Treasurer.
A new Sports Shirt
was selected at
the meeting. It is
a similar design
to staff shirts and
uses a breathable
fabric which is
more practical for
sport. A sample of
the new sports shirt
(minus the school
logo).
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The next P and C meeting will be held at Cassilis
Public School on Monday April 4 at 3.15pm.
All Pre-School age children with Easter Hats are
welcome!
PBL WRISTBANDS!
A part of student homework this week will again
include working with your family to create an
Easter Hat ready for the parade!
Congratulations
to Isabelle Bibby,
Angus
Heycox,
Brooke McLennan,
Tobias Bowler and
Isabelle Bowler for
receiving their first
PBL wristband on
Friday.
PBL wristbands are
a new PBL incentive
that Cassilis School
has introduced this
year. All students have three to collect. The first
wristband is red and has the words ‘Be Respectful’
imprinted on the band, the second is blue and
has the words ‘Be Safe’ and the third is green with
the words ‘Do your Best’. Students will receive a
wristband after every 50 PBLs they receive and
after the final 50, they will be given a PBL medallion.
EASTER RAFFLE
If you require materials or equipment to complete
this project, please inform a staff member so we
may assist you.
TOWN LIBRARY VISIT
Last Wednesday afternoon, Cassilis students
walked down to the town library where Mrs
Bronwen Dowler read stories to students and
worked on Easter craft activities including a
bilby basket and a decorated hanging bunny.
Everyone was also given a chocolate Easter Egg
to take home and a library bag. Thank you Mrs
Dowler, a great time was had by all!
BULLYING. NO WAY!
Dear Parents
At our school we aim to create a safe and
supportive school community for everyone.
Sometimes, it can be difficult for parents or carers
to know what to do when their child talks to them
about bullying. You are an important part of our
work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively
if it happens. Stopping bullying involves everyone.
Katrina Hodgson
Relieving Principal
Please don’t forget to bring in items for the Easter
Hamper this week. Raffle tickets need to be in
by Thursday as the Easter Hamper winner will be
drawn after the Easter hat parade.
EASTER HAT PARADE/HARMONY DAY
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Easter
Hat Parade/ Harmony Day lunch on Thursday!
Harmony Day lunch will be held from 1.00pm.
Students will be cooking their own dishes to share.
We also look forward to trying dishes that staff,
parents and community members bring in on the
day!
The Easter Hat Parade will start at around 1.30pm
with Colouring Competition Prize winners and
Easter Hamper Draw to follow.
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YOU CAN DO IT – CONFIDENCE
This term, all classes have been focusing on being
organised. This skill is much more than merely
being ready to start the day.
Across the classes, we have covered many topics
including:
• Arriving at school on time and hanging bags
up
• Returning lunchboxes, drink bottles and hats
to our bags at the end of play
• Handing in notes and money on time
• Bringing all the necessary equipment to school
• Having everything on your desk ready to start
the day
• Organising fruit break
• Hanging out the flags
• Returning sports equipment at the end of
recess and lunch
• Handing in completed work
• Completing work in a timely manner
• Having a learning goal to work towards
• Using a calendar to organise myself
• Using a checklist to organise myself.
Each week, we have been rewarding students
who are trying hard to develop their organisation
skills with a class award.
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP AT HOME?
• Set aside a set time for homework
• Ask child to put their homework straight back
into their bags when completed
• Give them the responsibility of packing their
bags or finding their hats etc
• Store notes in a safe place for easy retrieval
• Remind your child to pack their library bag on
library day.
Bascially its about making your child responsible
for themselves. If you would like further ideas, join
the You Can Do It Parents Facebook page. It is
packed with tips and handy information.
PARENT ONLINE PAYMENTS
Parents are now able to make payments to the
school online. On our webpage there is an icon
on the toolbar $ Make a Payment, and follow the
prompts.
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This process will give families a more convenient
option for making future payments.
PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE
The Premiers Reading Challenge opened on
March 7. Any child from Kindergarten to Year 6
can register. Go to https://online.det.nsw.edu.
au/prc/home.html for further details. The website
will give you information regarding rules, suitable
reading lists and tips for keeping on track. You can
also download a reading log. If you do not have
access to the Internet, please speak to Mrs Parker
and she will organise to download the information
you need. All children who achieve the challenge
will receive a certificate at the end of the year.
It is not difficult to complete the challenge. Students
in Kindgarten-Year 2 need to have 30 books read
to them, while Years 3-5 need to read 20 books
that are appropriate to their reading ability. The
challenge closes in August. So get reading!
TARONGA ZOO VIDEO CONFERENCE
Last Thursday, Years 3-5 participated in a video
conference with some if the keepers from Taronga
Zoo in preparation for their Zoomobile Visit this
week.
TREE PLANTING
Year 5 will be
travelling out to
Worondi Road on
Thursday March
31 to plant trees.
This will be the
third stage of the
program
from
Taronga
Zoo.
Parts of the rail
corridor are being
rejuvenated
so that there will be better options for the
endangered Regent Honey eater. The students
will return to school for a BBQ. Students and staff
from Merriwa Central will also join us. The P and C
will be cooking lunch.
Christina Darlington
Principal
BAERAMI TRIVIA NIGHT
To be held at Baerami Memorial Hall on April 2
starting at 6.00pm.
Please contact Michelle Walker if you are
interested.
Christina Darlington
Principal
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St Joseph’s
Primary School
As we prepare for the Holy time of Easter the
Infants class have been studying the season of
Lent and Easter. Our students have demonstrated
a high level of understanding through a range of
hands on learning experiences. Students have
identified the importance of symbols in our faith
and what they symbolise. They have linked these
symbols with the events of Holy Week.
In English Early Stage One has been learning
about Story. Students have learnt to identify the
beginning, middle and end of stories and retell
these stories both orally and through the use of
pictures and words. Students have also been given
the opportunity to discuss how likes and dislikes
will lead children to form an opinion of stories. We
have read many stories which we have enjoyed –
one of our favourites is Hairy Charlie and the Frog
by Jackie French – we find it very funny when Hairy
Charlie gets scared by the frog! Stage One has
been learning about Appreciation using a range
of types of texts. Students are currently studying
Poetry. Last week students worked collaboratively
to create Easter poems.
EASTER
EASTER
Colourful eggs
The cross
Happy Easter everyone! The foot prints
The Easter Bunny’s here
Easter is the best
Easter eggs are so The Bunny is giving eggs
yummy!
By Archie Constable
and
By Emma McLaren and
William Mulligan
Jack Patterson
FUN
EASTER
Cute bunny
Happy Easter
Yummy
chocolate
Easter is happy
eggs
Jesus is alive again
Hunt for Easter eggs
Easter is fun for eggs
By Alana Telfer and Jesus comes back to
life
Jeremy Hopkins
By Annabelle Hunt and
EASTER
Mollie Beaven
New life
Happy Easter everyone!
Jesus is alive again
Lots of time with family
By Rhianna Smith and
Ivaana Gaur
Our Mathematical skills have been building
as the term progresses. We have explored the
substrands of Length, Time and Multiplication and
Division. Students have engaged in many hands
on learning sequences measuring the lengths
of many different objects using informal units of
measurement, such as the classroom lengths using
our height as informal unit of measurement. In
Time, we have learnt about the days of the week,
months of the year and have been concentrating
on telling the time. In Multiplication and Division
students have demonstrated the concept of
multiplying and dividing using concrete materials.
Students working hard on their Easter
Poems
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these artefacts with our class! This opportunity has
inspired students to engage fully in all historical
aspects. Currently we are enjoying looking
at how the perspective of an artefact would
impact on how we use the artefact to develop
understanding of history.
We have been ‘Getting Along’ with our Mates in
PDHPE. Students have linked qualities of friendship
and cooperation in many aspects and have
enjoyed working collaboratively to demonstrate
these skills in all aspects of schooling!
Our Creative Art units have been action packed!
Our Visual Art activities have been based around
Fireworks. Students have enjoyed learning about
line, shape and colour. In Music our awareness
of texture in music is allowing us to appreciate
different styles of music. Our students are ready
to go next term when our focus will turn to Drama
and Dance in preparation for our School Play in
Term 3. We have already had a Drama workshop
with Anna Kerrigan, Creative Director of ASPIRE
run by the Catholic Schools Office – we look
forward to demonstrating our drama skills!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AWARD
WINNERS
Kindergarten - Sammi Patterson – for working well
with equal groups
Freya Tomy – for a great recount of Holy Week
Year 1/2 - Lula Peebles - for great efforts in all
writing activities
Claudia Patterson – for continued efforts with
spelling results
Bethany Wightman - for a detailed recount of
Holy Week
Year 3/4 - Jack Shannon - for great collaboration
in our science task
Darcy Taaffe - for working hard to develop her
knowledge of multiplication facts
Year 5/6 - Amy Redgate – for being a times tables
whiz
Damian Jamieson - for always seeking a challenge
in Mathematics
In Science we have been applying forces to
everyday objects, pushing and pulling to create
movement – experimenting with gravity has been
a favourite!
Our Historical studies have been assisted with
many families sending in items handed down
from family members. We have enjoyed sharing
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Principal’s Awards - Rebecca Keegan - for being
a happy and helpful school leader
Roy Lawler - for working hard in reading lessons.
Samantha Kerr, Sally Hagley and Anne Marie
Peebles
Infants Teachers
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Phone: 0429 996 769
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Women’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday Monthly:
April to November: 2.00pm
Messy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly:
March to November: 3.30pm
Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday
March to November: 7.30am
Saint Paul makes this clear when he reminds us
that our faith is in vain without Christ’s resurrection
from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:14).
If you have never experienced all of the Holy Week
liturgies, could I encourage you to participate as
fully as you are able - the liturgy, in a sense, places
us in the midst of these events, and is able to give
us a new understanding of them. We then begin
to look forward to the feast of Pentecost, and the
birth of the church with the reception of the Spirit.
May God bless us as we enter this most Holy Week.
I hope to see you at worship.
Fr Glen Hughes
See flyer for details of Easter Services
April 3: Farewell to Rev’d Glen and family - 9.00am
April 21: Anglican Women Meeting.
Merriwa Rosemary Collection
SYDNEY LEGACY ROSEMARY COLLECTION
THE GIFT OF EASTER THE SEASON OF HOPE
The shedule for us this year is:
This Easter story, in all its drama and passion, is
written for us by Fr Glen.
ANZAC Day falls on Monday, our IGA truck pick
up will be on Wednesday April 20 for delivery to
Legacy the following day.
As you read this note, we will be close to the
events of Holy Week that liturgically lead us to the
cross and beyond to the resurrection of Our Lord,
Jesus Christ. This week begins on Palm Sunday
and concludes with Easter Day. For many, this
week is hard going- we face the brutality of the
cross and place ourselves in the context of these
events. These events are confronting, because
we recognise that as disciples, we are like those
who cried “Hosanna”, welcoming the Lord in to
Jerusalem, only to cry “Crucify him”, just a few
days later.
The most important part of this week is the Triduum,
which means “three great days”. These days are
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Day.
These are the days that conclude the incarnate
Lord’s life, but also establish the New Covenant in
the resurrection from the dead, of which we are
members, by baptism and faith.
On Maundy Thursday we remember that Jesus
shared the final meal with his disciples, called the
Last Supper, on the night before he was crucified.
On Good Friday we commemorate the day of
Jesus crucifixion and death. For Christians, Good
Friday commemorates not just a historical event,
but is the day we remember the sacrificial death
of Christ, which with the resurrection, comprises
the heart of the Christian faith.
On Easter Day we celebrate Jesus resurrection
from the dead. Every gospel provides an account
of the resurrection, which makes perfect sense,
because the bodily resurrection of Jesus is and
has been the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
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We will receive rosmary on Monday April 18
and Tuesday April 19 at Merriwa RSL Club from
11.00am until 5.00pm and Wednesday April 20
from 10.30am until midday.
We will make the boxes available at Merriwa RSL
from Friday April 15 for you to bring your harvest in.
We will be trying a new mechanical harvest this
year as suggested by Vivian and Paul Murray.
If you need a hand with collection or delivery
please advise us on 0407 001 583 or 6548 2157.
The ideal sprig length for Legacy is a single spike
up to 300mm (one foot) long but we are happy to
take all you can give.
Last year Merriwa’s contribution was about 90%
of Legacy’s rosemary. They turned that into
more than $80,000.00 with the hard work of all
concerned; the volunteers on the streets and
sports events, the volunteers making up the sprigs
at head office and our community’s efforts.
Let’s help them beat that achievement. Legacy
is a great Australian self help institution that does
not get government support.
We need helpers. Please contact us if you can
spare 2-3 hours to help during the Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mal Frame, Michael O’Neill and John Penninger
Merriwa Ringer
News
Community Notice Board
Merriwa Red Cross
THANK YOU
Merriwa Red Cross would like to thank
the members of the Merriwa community for your
recent support for the Cyclone Winston Appeal
and Red Cross Calling.
An amount of $566.55 was forwarded to Red
Cross and without your generous support, this
would not have been possible.
The winners of the Raffle were:
First:
Second:
Third:
Julie Russell
Glen Condon
Toby James
No. 99
No. 43
No. 12 As per previous years we will have two competitions
- Town Competition is played in Scone on Saturday
mornings. The other competition is an Interdistrict
Competition in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
Competition also played on Saturdays, each
team will have seven home and seven away
games.
MY FOOTBALL CLUB
Hamish Reynolds
Matthew Cottom
Richard Magner
Philomena Constable
Merriwa CWA
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON –
THANK YOU!
CWA Merriwa members would like to thank
everyone who contributed to making the
International Women’s Day lunch on Tuesday
March 8 a great success. Particular thanks go
to the speaker, Jane Watson, from Scone Legal
Practice for her informative talk on wills – executors,
guardians, powers-of-attorney, and also to Upper
Hunter Shire Council for their sponsorship of the
event.
Everyone present enjoyed good food and good
company – thank you all.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will
be on Monday April 11 starting at 10.00am in the
CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street. New members
are always welcome.
Enquiries to Barbara Campbell on 6548 5131 or
0428 485 131 and Robyn McAlister on 6548 3274.
The CWA Merriwa rooms are available for
bookings at very reasonable rates – contact Jean
Price on 6548 2456.
Penelope Fenley
Merriwa Ringer
Registrations for the 2016 Scone Football Club team Merriwa, season are now open.
Registration is online, please use the following
link
http://www.myfootballclub.com.au/index.
php?id=3
The winners of the 100 Club were:
First:
Second:
Third: Merriwa Soccer Registraition
Whether you’re a player, coach, volunteer,
referee or a parent looking for a club for your kids
MyFootballClub will provide you with the right
information. View on www.myfootballclub.
A FEW NEW THINGS THIS YEAR
There is a subsidy available to help with the cost
of registration from UHSC if you hold a current
healthcare card. Please take your card to the
council to apply for the subsidy.
Town Competition registrations include a shirt for
your child to keep. Please look out for size selection
in the additional questions. You will also have the
option to purchase club shorts and socks (not
compulsory for town competitors).
Inter District players - due to lack of supply we
have had to change the club shorts please make
sure you make your purchase and select sizes
where prompted.
Any further inquires please contact the
club
committee members at sconefc@
huntervalleyfootball.net.au, or contact Registrar
Lesley on 0413 958 478.
DATES FOR THE SEASON
• Gala Day April 2, 2016 - 10.00am
• Interdistrict Competition first round April 23,
2016
• Town Competition kicks off - April 30 (no Town
comp games May 7 due to Horse Festival
Parade)
The new committee is keen to implement some
new ideas to help make a successful season!
Merle Coluccio
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Gummum Place Hostel
Integratedliving
THANK YOU
FREE MEAL STARTER PACKS
Gummun Place Hostel was delighted to once
again host their annual Market Day on Saturday
March 5. Residents were kept busy for weeks in the
lead up to the event knitting coat hanger covers,
beanies and slippers, potting donated plants and
cooking up cakes and biscuits.
Integratedliving’s Staying Healthy Eating Well
Meal Service is now offering free meal starter
packs and cooler bag when you sign up or sign
up a friend.
Sincere thanks to the Merriwa Rotary Club for
running the BBQ and the many volunteers who
helped with the stalls and activities. It was a
wonderful day, thoroughly enjoyed by all and we
look forward to hosting it again next year.
Web page is www.integratedliving.org.au
Congratulations to the winners of 100 Club:
First
Second
Third
Eric Mullholland
Marie Cains
Sheila Cottle
Our major raffle for the $500.00 Red Balloon
voucher will be drawn on Thursday March 24.
Thank you to all those that have purchased tickets.
All funds raised from the raffle and Market Day
will go towards purchasing new equipment and
furniture for the comfort of the Hostel residents.
For more information contact your local office on
phone 1300 782 896 for more information.
Integratedliving also offers the following services
in Upper Hunter NSW to enable you to continue to
live independently in your own home:
•
•
•
•
Podiatry
• Nursing - Telehealth
and personal care
Domestic Assistance
Home Maintenance • Social Support
• Respite
Meals
• Transport
Plus much more. If you are interested, make the
call to make your life so much more easier.
Integratedliving - enriching communities supporting individuals
Jackie Roper
Sue Duggan
St David’s Pie/Lemington Drive
Order sheets have been collected, but if anyone
has missed ordering, please contact me on 6548
5131 or 0428 485 131 before March 31.
Delivery Day:
Wednesday April 6, 2016
Place:
St. David’s Uniting Church
Cnr Mackenzie and Vennacher Street
Time:
From 10.30am to 3.00pm.
If anyone has difficulty with these times, please do
not hesitate to contact me on the above phone
numbers.
Barbara Campbell
NSW Farmers Merriwa Branch
Annual General Meeting
NSW Farmers Association Branch Annual General
Meeting to be held on March 29 at Merriwa RSL
at 7.00pm. Please RSVP to Aileen Hogan 0455 455
760 or bowflight@gmail.com.
Aileen Hogan
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Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa VIEW Club
Our next dinner meeting will be held on the
fifth Thursday of March (March 31). It has been
postponed due to Easter. We will meet at Merriwa
Sports Club Restaurant at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.
Please phone Jenny Johnson to book in on 6548
2509.
The Lucky Door Donor is Louise Gill and the raffle
donor is Kay Taylor.
We are pleased to say that all the Learning Locally
bags have been delivered to the Kindergarten
children at Merriwa Central School, St Joseph’s
Primary (Merriwa) and Cassilis Public School. This
year we distributed 34 bags to excited children
and we thank the community for donations of
fabric to start next year’s work. Thank you to Kay
Burgess, Jenny Johnson and Shirley Hunt for doing
the school visits.
Julie Smith
St Annes Parish
COUNCIL NEWS
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER MASS TIMES
Seniors Week
Seniors Weeks is fast approaching with many
exciting events on the agenda.
Starting the week off with The Collectors Road
Show with Tom Thompson, Sue Stone, Peter Carlin
and other experts.
Have your treasures
valued - jewellery,
printings,
trinkets,
curios, toys, vases
and more. For a small
donation per item.
They will be visiting
us on Tuesday April 5
from 10.00am at the
Merriwa CWA Rooms.
This is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
For more information, please contact the President
Sue Staff on 6548 2128.
Thursday April 7 has two functions available
with an invitation from both Muswellbrook and
Singleton.
March 24 Merriwa
- 6.00pm - Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lords Supper
Home day for Merriwa Seniors is on Friday April 8.
This will be held at Merriwa RSL Club located in the
Auditorium. This will be from 10.00am.
March 25
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross.
Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in the Park below
the Uniting Church - Merriwa - 11.00am
Denman and Scone are invited to attend and
students from Merriwa Central School Primary and
St Josephs at 11.00am.
Stations of the Cross Lunch Cost Cassilis - 10.00am
Denman - 10.00am
Celebration of the Lords Passion
Mary O’Neill
Merriwa - 3.00pm
March 26
12.15pm
$17.00
Denman - 3.00pm
Easter Vigil Denman - 6.00pm
March 27 Easter Sunday Mass
Merriwa - 8.30am
Cassilis - 10.15am
Sue Shearman
Merriwa Showground Users Group
The Merriwa Showground Users Group Committee
are seeking Expressions of Interest for the supply of
new portable sheep panels and loading ramp for
the Merriwa Showground.
Expressions of Interest close on Thursday, April 7.
For further information, please contact Rob Tindall
on 0427 761 159.
Madeline Kelaher
The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and
anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this
free service, please contact us before 12.00noon on Mondays.
Merriwa Ringer
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Merriwa Rotary Club
In last week’s Merriwa Ringer, information
appeared about the Rotary Program, New
Generations Service Exchange.
Here is the rest of the story.
WHAT HAS TO BE DONE?
• Complete an application form, including a
maximum two page CV
• Submit your application to Rotary District 9670
• Remit a $50.00 non-refundable application
fee
• Attend an interview
• If selected, attend a briefing session prior to
departure
• If selected, attend a sponsor and host Rotary
Club meetings where practicable.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Exchange term is typically six to twelve weeks
• Rotary 9670 facilitates the exchange for the
outbound applicant
• The receiving Rotary host district facilitates all
home hosting and vocational arrangements
• The applicant acts as an an ambassador
for Rotary International and for our Merriwa
community
WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
•
A $50.00 non refundable application fee
•
A return air fare to the county of exchange
•
Passport and visa expenses
• Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
• Funds to cover the cost of personal purchases
including additional travel while on exchange.
Through the Heart of Cooking
VEGETARIAN RISOTTO
INGREDIENTS
1 onion large diced
2 garlic clove crushed
2 carrot medium diced
2 zucchini large diced
6 mushrooms large diced
1 broccoli broken into florets diced
1 cup cauliflower diced
1 cup frozen peas and corn
6 green beans diced
2 tomato fresh diced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 cup low-fat tasty cheese grated
190 g sun-dried tomato pesto
2 tbs vegetable stock (liquid)
2 ltrs water
2 tbs olive oil
4 cup long-grain white rice
METHOD
1. In a heavy based, large pot, heat olive oil and
gently fry garlic and onion together
2. Stir so garlic does not catch
3. Add rice and stir to coat. Add pesto and stir
thoroughly
4. Add all other vegetables except peas and
corn and stir
5. Add half of water with dissolved chicken stock
and tomatoes
6. Stir well, cover with lid and reduce heat to a
slow bubble
7. Continue adding stock as water is absorbed,
stirring well
WHEN CAN I GO?
8. When risotto has absorbed water, add frozen
peas and corn
Timing is by mutual agreement between the
successful applicant and the county of exchange.
9. Add Parmesan and tasty grated cheese and
stir well
If you are interested, please contact any Merriwa
Rotarian.
10.Season to taste.
Mark Smith
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21650/
italian+vegetable+risotto
Tina Taylor
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YOUR LOCAL OFFICE SMART AGENT
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EASTER HOURS
Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Closed
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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
There have been quite a few people who are
relatively new to town who have been asking
about how to get newspapers delivered if they
live out of town. We have a system where we can
have your papers delivered with your mail. If you
want a paper every day, or only The Land on a
Thursday, this can be arranged. It does not matter
if you want a paper on a Tuesday but don’t get
mail delivered until Thursday as your Tuesday
paper will be kept and sent out on the Thursday.
There is a small freight cost. Come in and see us,
or call us if you have any questions, or to set up
your paper deliveries.
PARTY GOODS
As we get back into the school year, the inevitable
birthday parties must be organised. We have a
great selection of party packs, which include
plates, cups, bunting, napkins and table cloths.
There are many different patterns and themes
to choose from. We have sparklers, candles,
balloons, streamers, party poppers, lolly bags,
and so much more. Come in and organise your
children’s party today.
HALLMARK MOMENT
Warm Easter Wishes...
At this beautiful time of year,
May you find time to enjoy
Life’s simple blessings
And the beauty
Of each quiet moment.
FINAL EVER CLEO - COLLECTOR’S EDITION
The last ever issue is out now. The cover is a
fabulous tribute to the first ever cover as Cleo says
“farewell to 44 years of sass, bachelors, sex and
centrefolds.
STAR WARS PARTY CAKES
Merriwa Ringer
This magazine includes a range of out-of-thisworld cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more (bad
pun intended!) They all feature iconic characters
and places in the Star Wars Galaxy, including R2D2, CP30, Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca, the
Death Star and more. Be the best party organiser
and most creative cake decorator
PALEO
This diet is doing the rounds, and although it is a
bit controversial due to the banning of entire food
groups, expensive and obscure ingredients - there
are health benefits to this type of meal, and the
AWW PALEO mini cookbook takes inspiration from
the Paleo diet and adapts it to real food - food
that is not only tasty, but easier to source and
more affordable.
PHONECARDS; all cards are now available
including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone
Cash or Eftpos only.
Leanne Hook
Merriwa Surgery
Dr Emad Jasem
For all your medical needs
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am-1.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-1.00pm
The Surgery will be closed
between 2.00pm-3.00pm
For bookings please call the
surgery on
6548 2305.
Merriwa Surgery will be having an extended
Easter Holiday to make way for renovations. This
will be a new and exciting improvement to the
surgery. This will help accommodate for visiting
allied health, including an exercise physiologist.
We will be closed from March 25 until April 5
while these renovations are being completed.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this closure
may cause. You may still contact the surgery in
an emergency or to leave an important message
on 0455 323 287.
The skin clinic is running very well and has booked
out very quickly. Currently the first available skin
clinic appointment is April 21. So if you would like
to attend one of these clinics it is advisable to ring
and book in advance.
We are pleased to announce that the Merriwa
Surgery has passed accreditation. This is a great
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achievement being that accreditation fell on Dr
Jasem’s first year as owner and principle Gp at
Merriwa Surgery. We’d like to thank everyone for
their support during this time.
Just a reminder that we are closed between
1.00pm and 3.00pm Monday to Friday.
Wednesday and Saturday are half days only.
Dr Emad Jasem
Hunter Local Land Services
MERRIWA AUTUMN FARM FIELD DAY
NEXT WEDNESDAY MARCH 30
When: Time:
Wednesday March 30
From 9.00am
Follow the SIGNS 10km out of Merriwa on the
Scone Road.
Hunter Medical Practice
WE ARE OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK
Our hours currently are:
8.00am – 6.00pm
Monday to Friday.
For all appointment please phone 6532 5013.
Our practices, both Merriwa and Denman, will be
closed the week of Monday April 11 until Sunday
April 17.
IT’S JUST NOT A SMALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Dr Noman Jawaad and Dr Cho Oo Maung
Di’s Clothing Patch
NEW SEASON ARRIVALS
• Tropical Grass Demonstration site walk and
discussion of best practice establishment and
management - featuring Tropical Grass vs
Native Grass pasture feed analysis results
• Fodder Crop nutrition, management and feed
quality
• Feed to Beef Conversion
• Animal Health in intensive pastures and fodder
crops
• Temperate Pasture species selection, nutrition
and yields
Autumn/Winter Stock has starting to arrive in store
and now the weather has finely started to cool
down, it’s time to look at winter clothing.
Speakers include:
Corfu Jeans come colored or denim. They also
come with comfort waistbands. We also have
skirts and skivvies.
• Hunter LLS senior land services officer, Sarah
Giblin and District Vet, Jim Kerr
• Alister Rayner, RaynerAg
• Daniel Clydsdale, Clydsdale Agriculture
• Tim Sawley, Landmark Townsend
• Frank McRae, AusWest Seeds
FOR lunch catering please BOOK in through LLS
Merriwa 6548 2175 - Scone 6540 2400 - or email
sarah.giblin@lls.nsw.gov.au.
Maria Cameron
RM Williams Stockyard ladies and men’s Rugby
Tops, ladies shirts, jumper and men’s long sleeves
double pocket shirts.
Goodiwindi Cotton jumpers in different colours
and pattons as well as shirts and pants.
Elliman has some very colorful cotton shirts and
vests.
In Jillian and Sportswave we have our very
popular woollen jumpers in a variety of lovely
colours.Fleece zip jackets and pants, as well as
long sleeved tees in an array of colours.
We also have new necklaces and bracelets in the
latest style and colours.
Handbags and wallets in winter colours have
arrived, with more stock coming soon.
In the ladies footwear department, all of our shoes
are now in and selling well.
We have our Winter pj’s for the whole family,along
with slippers and ugg boots. Keeping everyone
warm and toastie.
Just a few of our Autumn and Winter stock for
everyone to enjoy. Just remember that there is
new stock arriving every day.
Don’t forget we also have laybye.
Dianne Inder
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Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa Pharmacy
DEPRESSION
March 14-20 was Brain Awareness Week – the
global campaign to increase public awareness
of brain research. One very common disorder
that has its origins in the brain is depression. In any
one year, about one million people in Australia
experience depression. Up to one in five women
and one in eight men will experience depression
at some time in their lives. Depression is much
worse than feeling sad or ‘low’ for a while after
an unhappy or stressful event. It is a serious illness
that changes the way a person thinks, feels and
behaves.
Depression is thought to be at least partly caused
by chemical changes in the brain. A number of
factors may contribute to its development. These
include emotional stress (e.g. loss of a loved one,
relationship problems, unemployment), hormonal
changes (eg after childbirth, menopause),
alcohol and drug abuse, certain medicines and
medical conditions (eg cancer, diabetes, stroke,
chronic pain), other mental illnesses (eg anxiety,
dementia, schizophrenia), personal factors (e.g.
loneliness), certain personality traits (eg negative
thinking patterns, low self-esteem), and a family
history of depression.
Symptoms of depression can include sadness,
moodiness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities,
changes in weight or appetite, difficulty sleeping
or sleeping too much, lack of energy, difficulty
thinking, concentrating and making decisions,
feelings of worthlessness, headaches, body aches
and pains, and thoughts of suicide. If you have
had any of these symptoms for more than two
weeks, talk to your doctor. If you are a parent,
look out for these symptoms in your teenagers.
Depression is often not recognised and can go on
for months or even years if not treated. Untreated
depression can have many negative effects
on a person’s life, including serious relationship
problems, difficulty finding and keeping a job,
and drug and alcohol problems. Depression is
one of the most treatable of mental disorders.
Merriwa Ringer
Most people with depression eventually respond
well to treatment. It is important to seek support
as early as possible – the sooner a person gets
treatment, the sooner they can recover.
There are several different types of treatment
for depression. Often, more than one form
of treatment is needed. The most commonly
used treatments are psychotherapy (such as
counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy)
and antidepressant medicines, or a combination
of the two. Psychotherapy can help you change
unhelpful patterns of thinking and acting.
Antidepressant medicines can correct chemical
changes in the brain. There are many different
types of antidepressants, and you may need to
try several before finding one that suits you.
There are also a number of things you can
do yourself to help reduce the symptoms of
depression. Regular exercise can create positive
feeling and improve mood. Getting enough sleep
on a regular basis, eating a healthy diet and
avoiding alcohol can also be helpful. Learning
and using relaxation techniques can help relax
your body and mind. Let family and friends
know how you are feeling. Although they may
not fully understand what you’re going through,
they may be able to give you extra support.
Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before
using complementary medicines or alternative
therapies to treat depression.
There are many organisations that provide help
and support for people with depression, and
for their families and friends. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist for advice.
For more information, you can get a Self Care
Fact Card on Depression from Merriwa Pharmacy.
Robert Smith
Download the free
Merriwa Central
School App.
MCS in touch with
our community!
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Spice Grill Merriwa
FOR SALE
ROYALLY FOR ROYALS
After a year of research for presenting the best
of India, Spice Grill - Merriwa proudly introduces
the best and the ultra delicious Kathi Roll from the
Royal Cuisine of India.
HISTORY OF KATHI ROLL
Kati roll is A Royal food originating from Kolkatta
Former Capital of India. Its original form was a
Kati Kabab enclosed in a paratha, The Kati Roll
is said to have started its life from a Mughal’s
Era Restaurant in Kolkata, a very popular eatery
founded in 1832 that sold kebabs and parathas
and other Mughlai food in the heart of Kolkata.
There are many stories about how exactly the roll
got started. Some centre around harried office
commuters who wanted something quick and
portable, some mention British Babus (English
Officers) who were too fastidious to touch the
kabab. The most likely origin is probably more
mundane, but in any case someone decided to
roll things up at some point.
WHAT IS A KATHI ROLL?
Traditionally, a Kati Roll is a Kati Kabab wrapped in
a layered paratha. The paratha is typically dough
that is kneaded into a rope, then coiled into a
round patty. This is then flattened with a rolling
pin and partly fried in oil on a tawa. These semicooked parathas are then kept aside till needed,
at which time they’re put back on the tawa and
cooked through. If an egg is to be added, it is
usually cracked into the tawa and the paratha
put on top of the egg; they both cook together
and the paratha gets coated on one side with
the egg.
Kati Kababs are chicken or mutton chunks
marinated in Aromatic Spices and cooked either
on skewers (the “kati”) over coals in a sigri or on
a Tawa(Grill). When the roll is being prepared,
these are taken off the skewers and tossed with
onions, Garlic, sauces and Herbs in the tawa
(Grill). In today’s busy scheduled life, this is the
most desirable food with outstanding flavor.
The Rolls we are Introducing are:
1. Chicken Kathi Roll
2. Lamb Kathi Roll
Rohit Gaur
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1 double bed, 1 single bed, mirrored
wardrobe - 3 seperate pieces,
microwave, six seater dining table, 2
seater lounge, freezer - 3 draw upright,
ride on mower.
All in good condition, phone to view
anytime.
Mike on 0428 403 448
ISABROWN
PULLETS
Galilee Poultry
Narromine will be
delivering their
Isabrown Laying Pullets
to
Merriwa on Thursday March 31
For details and to place orders please
phone Jim on
(02) 6889 1942 or 0402 574 910
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
If you need assistance from
Ambulance - Police - Fire
including Hazardous Incidents
DIAL 000
Police Hunter Valley LAC
Police Assistance Line
Crime Stoppers
6542 6999
131 444
1800 333 000
When reporting an incident to the Police, always request
and record your Incident Reference Number
Fire Brigade (Administration only)
65482005
Hospital
65325000
Rural Fire Service (Aministration and Duty
Officer)
1800 081 166
SES Emergency Number
Merriwa Rescue Squad
132500
65482538
Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa Ringer Directory
Alexander Downs
6548 5170
Australia Post Merriwa
6548 2042
Brodie’s Cutting Edge
6548 2499
Cassilis Bowling Club
6376 1002
Cassilis Public School
6376 1009
CJ and JM Vero and Sons
6548 2303
Community Mutual Merriwa
6548 2651
Country Womens Association
6548 3274
Craig MacPherson Haulage
6548 2663
Custom Made Kitchens
6548 2025
Di’s Clothing Patch
6548 3023
Festival of the Fleeces
6548 2109
Fire and Rescue NSW
6548 2005
Gummun Place Merriwa
6548 2111
IGA Merriwa Plus Liquor
6548 2315
La Scaletta
6548 3005
MA MacDonald
6548 2226
Max’s Country Cuts
6548 2375
Merriwa Activity Centre
6548 2083
Merriwa Anglican Parish
0429 996769
Merriwa Auto Electrical
6548 2114
Merriwa Bushmans Camdraft 0427 437 743
Merriwa Catholic Parish
6548 2086
Merriwa District Education Foundation
6376 1052
Merriwa District Progress Association
6548 2245
Merriwa Healthy Environment Group
6547 6048
Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball
Club
6548 8560
Merriwa Little Athletics
6548 5002
Merriwa Newsagency
6548 2031
Merriwa Central School
Primary
6548 2101
Secondary
6548 2119
Merriwa Central School P and C 6548 2246
Merriwa PAH and I
0427 412 128
Merriwa Pharmacy
6548 2213
Merriwa Pony Club
0427 412 128
A quick reference guide to all
that support the Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa Pre-School and Kindergarten
6548 2083
Merriwa Rugby League Football Club
6548 2844
Merriwa RSL Club
6548 2157
Merriwa Sports Club
6548 2028
Merriwa Tennis Club
6548 2910
Merriwa Touch Football
0427 391 337
Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre and
Men’s Shed
6548 3201
Merriwa Tyre and Service Centre
6548 2078
Merriwa VIEW Club
6548 8560
M Nutt Contracting
6548 2004
Non Emergency Medical Transport
6548 2653
NSW Farmers Association
0455 455 760
Rotary Club Merriwa
6548 2025
Russell’s Earthmoving
6548 2246
Sandy Hollow Public School
6547 4521
Sporting Shooters Association 6547 6031
St Davids Uniting Church
6548 5126
St Josephs Primary School
6548 2035
Trinity Markets
6548 2323
EMERGENCY SERVICES
In case of emergency call 000
or 112 for mobile services
Police (Admin only)
6548 2203
Police Mobile
0408 293 423
Police Assistance
131 444
Fire (Admin only)
6548 2005
Hospital - MPS
6532 5000
Rural Fire Service
1800 081 166
SES Emergency
132 500
Merriwa Rescue Squad
6548 2538
Hunter Medical Practice - Dr Noman Jawaad
and Dr Cho Oo Maung
6532 5013
Merriwa Surgery - Dr Emad Jasem
6542 2305
Support the Merriwa Ringer regularly but can’t find your business? Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.
Merriwa Ringer
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BEEF MARKETING DAY
"Meat the Market, Reap the Rewards"
FRIDAY 8TH APRIL, 2016 - SINGLETON SHOW GROUNDS
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE APRIL 1, 2016 ­ BOOK NOW
* Breeding and Selection of Cattle to Meet the Market
(Brett Littler, Snr Livestock Officer, Central Tablelands LLS)
* The Advantages of Meeting Market Specifications (practical view)
(Robert Gill, Alexander Downs)
* Current Markets & Future Trends (Stephen Moy, Wingham Beef Exports &
Edward Throsby, E.C. Throsby Meats)
* Meat Cuts, Market Trends, Demonstrations and Tastings (Doug Piper, Corporate
Butcher Global Marketing MLA)
* Cattle Assessment/ Hands on Inspections & Demonstrations
* Using Auctions Plus (Nathan Thirkell, Max Bailey P/L)
* Importance of NLIS to Market Access (Rachel Gordon, Livestock Biosecurity Network)
$20 per person, Meals provided.. Register to attend
via our website at singletonbeefandland.org.au.
Registration forms to be returned to the Secretary
at gregleonie@harboursat.com.au
For further information contact Neil Nelson ­ 65711 049 or Leonie Ball ­ 65772536
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Merriwa Ringer
Full Time, Merriwa
The role: Council is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to
undertake the above position. The primary role of this position is to
promote tourism in the Upper Hunter Shire through the effective provision
of visitor information services, promotion of the Shire’s attractions,
encouraging and increasing visitors and assisting the Tourism and Events
Coordinator in the coordination of tourism and events.
What you will need: All applicants will ideally possess a tertiary
qualification in Tourism, Events Management or Business or at least 3
years experience within the Tourism and Events industry. Previous
experience working within a Visitor Information Centre or related entity
and experience working with community interest groups and committees
involved in developing and undertaking community events is highly
desirable.
Salary range: $923.90 - $1034.80 per 35 hour week, in accordance with
Council’s salary system. Other conditions are in accordance with the Local
Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and procedures.
Closing date: 4.00pm on Monday 4 April 2016.
Enquiries: Sean Constable, Manager of Business Enterprise and
Tourism on 6540 1135.
How to Apply: Visit the positions vacant section on Council's website
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a smoke free workplace and an EEO
employer. Drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment.
The Senior’s Festival (formerly Seniors
Week) will be celebrated from 1-10
April in 2016, and events across the Upper Hunter
Shire have been planned to provide opportunities
for people 55 years and over to enjoy the
celebrations.
At the Merriwa CTC and Visitor Information
Centre, there are a range of free computer
sessions as follows:
 10.30am to 12.30pm on Monday 4 April, 2016
learn how to use your iPad, apps and social
media
 10.00am to 12.00pm on Wednesday 6 April,
2016 join the team to learn how to use online
banking
 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Friday 8 April, 2016 work
with images and improving your photographs
For further information please contact the Merriwa
Visitor Information Centre on 02 6521 7046 or
email merriwavic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Full details of the Senior’s Festival events for the
Shire are included in the Seniors Festival
Program, available from all offices of Upper
Hunter Shire Council and on Council’s website,
www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au under ‘Hot Topics’.
135 Liverpool Street, Scone | PO Box 208, Scone NSW 2337 | P: 02 6540 1100 | E: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
UPPERHUNTER.NSW.GOV.AU
Alexander Downs is proudly 100% Hunter Valley owned and operated.
From our paddock to your plate - Quality Guaranteed
Beef and Pork delivered to the Upper Hunter every second Friday
SPECIAL
Boned and Rolled Pork Loin Roast $15.00/kg
Diced Chuck Steak $14.50/kg
Delivery Friday 01.04.16
Please place orders by 5pm Mondays for Friday delivery. For Order Forms
Phone: 6548 5170 or 6548 5008. Fax: 65485181.
alexanderdownsgroup@bigpond.com
Merriwa Ringer
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Shop 1/17 Bridge Street
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
jtsrealty@rslcom.net.au
www.jtsrealty.com.au
Ph: 6541 5331
Fax: 6541 0330
2076 Wollar Road Merriwa
$360,000.00
Situated on 100 acres this property is very well set up for an easy lifestyle.
The property is fully fenced and is mostly timbered with areas of open
cleared country.
There are two stock dams and the property backs onto Goulburn River
National Park. The home has three large bedrooms all with built in robes,
an open plan living area with lounge, dining and kitchen.
The kitchen is stainless steel and has a gas cooktop and oven. There is a
combustion fire, satellite internet and TV plus Foxtel.
The bathroom has also been fully renovated.
Outside is a caravan and annex set up for more accommodation and a kid’s
rumpus room.
There is plenty of storage with a two and a half bay shed and a two bay
carport.
There is also a vegie patch and a big chicken run.
Water is supplied via 66,000 litres of fresh water storage and you can put
a pump on the dam to water the lawns and gardens.
This property offers a great lifestyle at a very reasonable price.
VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au
newsXpress &
OFFICESMART
AGENT
Neville and Leanne Hook
 65 482 031
 mwanews@bigpond.com
www.merriwanewsagency.com.au
RUSSELL’S
Earthmoving
Pty Limited
Earthmoving and
Construction
02 6548 2246
0417 506 769
6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329
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2323
0488
032
Merriwa
District
Educaion
Foundation
President - Ivan Gant
6376 1044
Secretary - Jane Hegarty
6376 1052
Treasurer - Lesley Nixon
0407 627 846
Education changes lives. And
families. And communities.
Our work is an investment in the
future of rural and regional Australia.
Merriwa Ringer
Phone: 6548 2499
OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY
SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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 8.30am - 4.30pm)
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
Electrical
Contractors
Air Conditioning ~ Home Installations
Refrigeration ~ Electrical Accessories
Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher Paykel,
Electrolux) ~ White Goods ~ Appliances
C.J & J.M Vero & Sons
Phone: 6548 2303
Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies Only)
102a Bettington Street, Merriwa
ABN: 65 810 824 869 Lic#: 243746C Au: 29030
Di’s Clothing Patch
Clothing and Footwear for all the family
Mens and Ladies clothing
Children and Babywear
Shoes and joggers
Fashion Jewellery and Accessories
Handbags and Luggage
Bed Linen, Quilts and Towels
Hi Vis Work Wear, Boots and Hats
Digitised Embroidery Service
Names and Logos
For clothing, Caps, Towels
School Items and Work Place Uniforms
Quality Clothing Friendly Service Affordable Prices
Phone: 6548 3023
Merriwa Ringer
SPICE GRILL
MERRIWA
Indian and Australian
Cuisine Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner every day
Call for an order
on
6548 2255
Custom Made
Kitchens
Kitchen ~ Wardrobes ~
Vanity Units ~ Wall Units
Bench tops from timber,
Laminated, S/Steel, Caesar
Stone or Granite. Doors
from Melamine, timber or
Polyurethane
Computer 3-D Design
Lic No 26786
Businesses
OFFERS
PENSIONER
DISCOUNTS, MENS AND
LADIES
CUTS,
PERMS,
COLOURS,
FOILS,
HAIR
EXTENSIONS, SPRAY TANS,
GIFT CERTIFICATES
NEIL HUNT 6548 2025
Welderup
Local expertise with a professional service
FABRICATIONS, FIELDSERVICE AND SALES
Specialising in Agricultural, Earthmoving and
Mining
WORKSHOP FABRICATIONS
and ON-SITE
FIELD SERVICE
On site repairs and
Maintenance
Medium to Heavy
Fabrications
MIG, TIG and Stick Welding
SALES
Welding Supplies
Roofing Supplies
Industrial Gases
Bolts and Fasteners
Fencing Products
Power Tools
Hand Tools and Welders
Paint Supplies
Ph: 6548 2500 – Fax: 6548 3049 – Mob: 0407 488 560
29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329
Email sales: Justin@welderup.com.au
Email accounts: accounts@welderup.com.au
Web: www.welderup.com.au
MERRIWA HEALTHY
ENVIRONMENT
GROUP INC
CARING FOR OUR LAND, OUR WATER
AND THE AIR WE BREATHE
Contact: Graham Brown 6547 6048
Ted Finnie 6548 5171
Visit: www.merriwa.nsw.au Clubs and Groups
HANCKEL RURAL
HAY FOR SALE
Barley Stubble
Hay
Round and
Small Bales
available
Ring Darryl on
0429 485 168
Merriwa IGA
plus Liquor
104
Bettington
Street
Merriwa
Use your
Community
Chest to
support your
6548 2315
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MERRIWA
SURGERY
DR EMAD JASEM
For all your medical needs.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8.30am to
6.00pm
Saturday by arrangement.
For appointments please
call the surgery on
6548 2305
Merriwa District
Progress Association Inc
SUPPORT THE
ORGANISATION
WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR
COMMUNITY
th
Meets every 4 Wednesday
at Merriwa RSL at 6:00 pm
Phone Kim on 6548 3060
Or Beron on 6548 2245
Merriwa Central School
P and C Association
Meets the first Wednesday of each
month at 7.00pm at Merriwa RSL
Club
St Joseph’s
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
MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL &
ACTIVITY CENTRE
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Hunt MWA Pty LTd
Licence No:41446
bills
Business banking and personal
banking
Stationary and greeting cards inexpensive, full range
Computer and technology items
Mobile phones, starter kits and
recharge vouchers
Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street
6548 2042
M A M
9am – 5:30pm
9am – 5:30pm
9am – 5:30pm
9am – 5:30pm
9am – 5:30pm
9am – 12 noon
Ph: 6548 2213
Professional Accounting Solutions
ACCOUNTING
Cloud Computing
Accounting & Taxation
Strategic Planning
Estate & Succession Planning
161 Bettington Street, Merriwa NSW 2329
Merriwa: (02) 6548 2226
Toll free: 1800 252 972
Sydney: (02) 9428 6000
Appointments only
BUYING LOCAL
SUPPORTING LOCAL
EMPLOYING LOCAL
Ph/Fax: 6548 2375
131 Bettington Street
Merriwa
Email: admin@mamandco.com.au
Skype: mamsydney
Website: www.mamandco.com.au
St Davids
Uniting
Church
Merriwa Anglican Parish.
Services
Holy Trinity
St Columbia
Merriwa
Cassilis
9.00am Sundays
11.00am every
2nd and 4th
Sunday
10.00am Fridays
Short Bible
Study
7.30am Mon,
Wed, Fri
Morning Prayer
Contact: 0429 996
769
Rev’d Glen Hughes - Supervising
Priest & Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local
Priest
Vennacher Street
Merriwa
Service Times
1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays at
11.00am
3rd Sunday at 6.00pm
Rev David Kim - 6545 1396
Pastor Richard Moors - 6543 1168
Peter Campbell - 6548 5126
Merriwa CentralSt Joseph’s SANDY HOLLOW
School Primary SchoolPUBLIC SCHOOL
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
Cassilis Public
School
Merriwa
A rich learning environment in
a friendly Christian atmosphere
All enquiries welcome
Primary Campus:
Telephone
Fax
6548 2101
Principal - Helen Whale
02 6547 4521
02 6547 4450
Secondary Campus
Ph 6548 2035
Email:
6548P&F
2119
sandyhollo-p.School@det.nsw.
President - Dermot Shannon
merriwa-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
edu.au
Ph 6548 2996
www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
MERRIWA TOURIST
WELCOMING CENTRE &
MEN’S SHED
Arts, Crafts, Farm Produce!
Clean toilets!
CENTRE:
Open every day
9.30am-2.30pm
MEN’S SHED:
Every Thursday
10.00am onwards
President: J Alker
Secretary: E Shipway
Telephone: 6548 3201
Relieving Principal:
Miss Hodgson
Coolah Road
Cassilis NSW 2329
Ph: 63761009
Fax: 63761005
cassilis-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au
CWA
Meets 2nd
Monday
of the month
-A VALUED PART OF THE SMITH FAMLY-
at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms,
159 Bettington Street
Visitors and new members are always
welcome.
Meet 4th Thursday of each month
Enquiries to:
President: Barbara Campbell
Phone: 6548 5131
Email: barbaraj911@gmail.com
Secretary: Robyn McAlister
Phone: 6548 3274
Email: robyncwa@bigpond.com
President: Julie Smith 0429 197 397
Visitors are always welcome
Enquiries to:
Groups
Pre-School is for 2 – 5 year olds
Open Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm
Ph: 02 65 482 083
Email: merriwapreschool@tpg.com.au
MAC is open for 5 – 12 year olds.
Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm
& 9am – 5pm School Holiday time.
Ph: 02 65 482 082
Email: merriwamac@tpg.com.au
CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY
THOMPSON
*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/
DUNLOP
*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES
FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Schools
Primary School
Merriwa
MORE THAN JUST A
POST OFFICE
One-stop for paying (nearly) all your
Churches
President:
Jayne Cronin
Senior Vice:
Tori Simmons
Junior Vice: Yvonne McNaught
Secretary:
Krichelle Khan
Treasurer:
Anna Whaley
141 BETTINGTON ST
MERRIWA NSW 2329
PHONE:65482078 FAX:
65482063
Secretary: Elaine Sparrow 6548 8560
Supporting the Smith
Family
Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa and Denman
Monday – Friday 8.00am –
6.00pm
Merriwa
Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie
Streets
Denman
51 – 53 Ogilvie Street
For appointments please phone
6532 5013
Rotary Club of
Merriwa Inc
Meets each Tuesday
at the Merriwa Sports
Club
Sporting/Clubs
Hunter Medical
Practice
& DISTRICT
LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
2015/16 starts Oct 12!
Tots (3 & 4 yrs) to u/17 yrs
Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm
at Merriwa No. 2 Oval
(throughout Terms 4 & 1)
New Members Welcome
ph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015
e: tashholden@bigpond.com
Merriwa
Rugby League
Football Club
President – Andrew Constable
Snr Vice President – Gaynor
Blackadder
Jnr Vice President – Cynthia
Morgan
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Secretary/Treasurer - Matthew
Morgan
4 x 4m Marquee for Hire
Publicity Officer - Jessyca Morgan
6548 2025
2016
MERRIWA TENNIS
ASSOCIATION
President: Robert Smith
6548 2213
Secretary: Emily Hall
Treasurer: Krichelle Khan
Vice President:
Hannah Walmsley
Day - Night
Competitions
Junior Competitons
Court Hire
Established
1908
Merriwa
Springtime
Show
16 to 18th Sep
tember!
ccc
www.merriwashow.com.au
Pat Ryan - President
Toni Jones - Secretary
Tel: 0498 378 500
MERRIWA SSAA &
APA
Est.
1946
Clare Martin
President 6548 2201
De Patterson
Secretary 0416 194 501
Christine Riley
Treasurer 0427 412 128
R.S.L Club Ltd
Bistro/Snack Bar
Take Away
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Parties & Weddings a specialty
Rally days every 2nd Sunday of
month from February to October
ATM, SKY CHANNEL
CLUB TAB, CLUB KENO
DARTS, SNOOKER, POOL
Merriwa Touch
Football
BBQ area and Kids Play area
Wednesday Nights
Junior and Senior Comp
President: Trent Cooper
Senior Vice President:
Vacant
Secretary: Barbara Eipper
Treasurer: Ainsley Mayben
For more information contact 6548
2124 after hours.
MERRIWA BUSHMAN’S
CAMPDRAFT EST. 1947
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.
2016 ROSTO OLIVES
MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES
President: Roger Moore
0427 153 446
October Long Weekend
2016
merriwacampdraft@gmail.com
Merriwa Ringer
President: Nathan Telfer
Secretary: Phil Martyn
Contact 6547 6031 for
information
Shooting weekends 2nd
and 4th weekend of the
month
MERRIWA JUNIOR
LEAGUE AND NETBALL
CLUB
President:
Andrew
Jamieson
Junior Vice
President:
Andrew
Webster
Vice President:
Murray Wright
Secretary:
Elaine Sparrow
Treasurer:
John Sparrow
JUNE LONG WEEKEND SINCE
1990
SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2016
A Family & Community focused event.
Phone: 6521 7046 or email: lgarment@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
www.upperhuntertourism.com.au
PH: 6376 1002
Open every day 5pm
MERRIWA RACES
April
23,
2016
Race Club President David Alker
Contact - 0427 482 095
Sponsored by Morgans
Stockbroking Scone and Magic
Millions
MDHA Inc.
NON EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TRANSPORT
SERVICE
We will get you to your
appointments on time with
special care.
Secretary: Megan Richards
0427 437 743
Treasurer: Jake McIntyre
0408 112 709
Range facilities and Fire
arm testing available
Office hours are:
9.30 to 2.30 weekdays
Bottle Museum building or leave a
message on the answering service for
a call back.
Te/Fax 6548 2653
WISH TO SPONSOR
THE MERRIWA
RINGER?
Sponsorship letters will
be sent out for Term
four in coming weeks,
please let us know if
you are interested in
coming on board.
6548 2119
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News
6.00pm
Clubs
Merriwa Sports Club
The Sports Club provides a wide range of
benefits for members and guests.
Mondays - Happy Two Hours - 4.00pm to
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 raffles and twilight bowls from 5.00pm. All
welcome.
Saturdays - Monster Raffle. Tickets on sale at
7.00pm drawn 7.45pm, winners jackpot, dinner
draw and Saturday Badge Draw.
Sundays - Members badge draw plus three raffles
choice of $25.00 meat or fuel vouchers
Last Sunday each month - Smorgasbord all you
can eat Chinese entree, mains and desserts.
Casual bowls and golf also available. Donations
in honesty box.
Chinese/Australian Restaurant open for lunch
Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 2.00pm. Dinner
Tuesday to Sunday 5.00pm to 8.30pm. Closed
Mondays, reopen 5.00pm Tuesday.
For bookings and take away - telephone 6548
3228.
SMORGASBORD ON SUNDAY MARCH 27
WEEKEND RESULTS
Saturday Raffle March 19
Saturday members draw no 45, was not won –
next week $240.00
Winners Jackpot not won - next week $220.00
Dinner:
Trent Cooper
Bowls Raffle: Loretta Cooper
Free Tickets:
Sarah Hammond
Sunday Raffle March 13
Members draw, no 64, was not won – next week
$1,000.00.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
• Please note that BINGO has been cancelled
for March 24, will resume Thursday March 31
at 6.00pm
• Easter Sunday Normal trading hours
• Easter Monday Normal trading hours
COMING EVENTS
April 23 Merriwa Races
Join us at the Club after the Races, to celebrate or
commiserate. Enjoy the music of DJ Jake McIntyre
from 6.30pm until 11.30pm.
Julie Smith
MERRIWA MEN’S GOLF NEWS
“Scintillating and aggressive” were words used
by Patrick Williams to describe his game on his
way to taking out his own Williams Concrete Par
competition on Saturday.
Merriwa Golf Course was at its finest and there
were no excuses on Saturday, but scores were
not indicative of the excellent conditions for golf.
Williams sent a loud message to matchplay
opponent Max McNaught bucking the trend of
high scores firing a plus two to win by two shots
over the inconsistent Mark Morris.
Morris found a bit of form to be plus four at one
stage, but he could not sustain this and dwindled
on the back nine to finish square and take out the
runner up prize.
The benchmark was set at minus six in the ball
competition with Andrew Medway, Paul Murray,
Andrew Carrigan and David Taylor taking home
balls.
The first annual Easter Stableford is set down for
this Saturday. Come along at 12.00noon and
have a hit, it’s the best thing to do in Merriwa on a
Saturday afternoon. If you’re lucky you may even
see a FIST, but apparently this won’t happen if you
keep your head down and spank it.
Mark Morris
WOMEN’S BOWLS
Social Bowls was played on Wednesday March 9.
Winners were Jan Baihn, Lorna Parnell and Max
Barwick.
Raffle winner was Beatrice Voysey.
Merriwa Association day is Wednesday April 6.
Names need to be on the board at the Sports
Club or given to Loretta Cooper please.
Loretta Cooper
EASTER TRADING HOURS
• Good Friday
Closed
• Easter Saturday Normal trading hours
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Merriwa Ringer
The Members Lucky Badge for $650.00 was not
won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 669, this
week jackpots to $700.00.
The 7.00pm draw for $100.00 was not won, the
number was 712 this week it jackpots to $120.00.
The Thursday badge draw for $360.00 was not
won the number was 361, this week it jackpots to
$380.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm.
LTPS/14/04323.
The Sunday morning badge draw for $700.00 was
not won last week the number was 523, this week
it jackpots to $750.00 and will be drawn between
11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to
win the money. LTPS/15/04749.
COMING EVENTS
The Merriwa RSL Club will NOT be open on Good
Friday.
The Friday night raffles and members badge
draws will be held on Thursday March 24, tickets
on sale all day over the bar and near the coffee
machine from 6.30pm. Raffle draw starts at
7.45pm.
Commencing Monday March 28 the clubs
operating hours will be as follows:
Monday – Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Bistro Lunch Hours 11.00am till close
10.00am till close
12.00pm to 2.00pm
‘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.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CLUB
HAPPY HOUR
Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm
Friday 6.00pm-7.00pm
Sunday 11.00am-12.00noon
Members prices are $3.50 schooners and $2.50
middies and $5.00 for Corona’s.
BISTRO HOURS FOR THE SUMMER – lunch 11.30am
– 2.00pm, evening 6.00pm to 8.30pm.
Matthew Morgan
Merriwa Ringer
News
Merriwa RSL Club
Sporting
Merriwa Junior Rugby
League and Netball Club
NETBALL - Our girls have been to grading days in
Scone. All should be registered and in a team.
If your daughter still wants to play netball and
hasn’t registered yet please call Elaine or Kellie
Porter. Good luck with the season girls. All info
will be in the Ringer or our Club Facebook page
or Kellie will email you. Kellie will also be getting
sizes for club team shirts. We have two sponsors
for our netball this season and they are Rockwell
Livestock and Property and Welderup. Thanks to
these two sponsors for their support of our netball
girls. Fundraising for the year will be needed to
top our bank account, we will tell all when we get
it organised.
LEAGUE - We only have three more training days
until the start of the competition and our volunteer
coaches are finding it hard to train their team as
only half of the members are turning up for training
days. We need everyone to turn up as ball control,
defensive moves and leaders on the field need to
be recognised and especially in the 10’s side who
score this year and play competitively for points
– this team needs to be fit and well drilled before
the comp starts. So please help these coaches
out and get your child to training. REGO MONEY
NEEDED. No rego means you can’t play.
ALL AGE GROUPS - We have now entered all age
groups into the Group 21 mini/mod competition.
We have a 6 and Under Cross Country Merriwa
side coached by Kacie Neale and John Whitby;
7 and Under Merriwa RSL team coached by
Bruce Blackadder; 8 and Under (still waiting for a
coach, call me if you’re interested); 9 and Under
Merriwa IGA coached by John Cronin; 10 and
Under Kingslyn team coached by Jason Keane;
13 and Under Rostos team coached by Reece
Hancock and a combined Merriwa Denman 16
and Under sponsored by Windmill Agribusiness
and coached by Robert McNamara. Thank you
to all our sponsors and coaches for your support
of our league players.
MAJOR SPONSOR - For this season our major
sponsor is the Merriwa Sports Club. They have
been great supporters of junior rugby league for
many years and we appreciate their support.
Shorts and sleeve sponsors are Merriwa Petroleum
and Ag Supplies; JACMON Pty Ltd; Welderup; No
Bull Skips; Merriwa Rotary Club; Max’s Country
Cuts; Myrtlemount Stock Horses.
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COMPETITION - For the league, it starts on Saturday
April 2 and will be played at Aberdeen. Times
each week will be known on Wednesday of that
week and will be placed on our Facebook page
on Thursday each week and also spoken by the
coach at Friday trainings. A draw with venues
and club/coach contact list will be handed out
at training. If you didn’t get one see Elaine. Don’t
forget that we car pool - if you can’t get your
child to footy call your coach and we will get a
lift organised.
FIRST HOME GAME - Our first home game will be
on Round 3 – April 23, and we will need all hands
on deck to cater for over 500 people who will
come to Merriwa to play junior league. We will
do a roster and allocate a time for each team
so please make sure your team has volunteers
helping in your time slot. If you walk passed the
canteen and they are busy please walk in and
help out. RULES prohibit children in the canteen
at any time for safety/insurance reasons. We will
also need assistance setting out the grounds early
in the morning and setting up the canteen. Call
Elaine, Phil or Andrew if you can help or arrive
down at the grounds at 7.00am and we will find
you a job.
Don’t forget - TRAINING IS EVERY TUESDAY AND
FRIDAY. For more information contact Elaine on
6548 8560.
Elaine Sparrow
Merriwa Little Athletics
March 18, 19 and 20 was the weekend of the NSW
State Little Athletic Championships attracting
thousands of athletes from all over the state. This
year, for the first time, Darcy Taaffe qualified to
represent the Hunter Zone in the 800m. On paper,
based on Regional times, Darcy’s odds weren’t
too great ranking an outside chance at best in
22nd spot out of 24 state qualifiers.
Whether it was just plain nerves, good fortune
or good preparation, Darcy put on her purple
running shoes on Sunday morning, threw on her
white and black shirt, put in her trade mark piggy
tails and decided this was her moment. Sydney
Olympic Park was abuzz with excited athletes and
plenty of anxious parents. Putting all that behind
her, she lined up at noon for what was to be her
biggest race to date.
The gun went BANG and Darcy took off like a
rocket to keep up the pace on the first lap with the
top eight runners. Keeping a fast pace she picked
up speed on the second lap to gain ground on
the seventh runner but found herself boxed in on
the inside lane in the home straight with a runner
on her elbow and one in front of her. Not sure
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what to do, she stumbled a little before dropping
back a few places to back out of her inside lane
position, taking a wide berth of the other runners
and powering down the straight like lightening to
gain another two positions to finish, remarkably,
in third.
The second heat was up next with all of the
fastest qualifiers. Predictably, their fabulous times
dropped her back in the rankings to tenth overall,
but certainly a great achievement to finish in the
state’s top ten. With a taste of the States still in
her mouth, I am sure she’ll be giving it a red hot
go again next year and looking forward to more
training sessions with her distance runner team
mates Ben Keane, Clancy and Darcy Moore.
Alas, this is our last week
of training for 2015/16
season. Our end of year
BBQ, AGM and Awards
night will be held on a
Monday night early in
Term 2 once the awards
have been engraved.
We will send you a text
with a date once its
confirmed and pop it in
the Ringer.
Tash Taaffe
Merriwa Pony Club
On Sunday, March 6 we ventured “over the
range” to Murrurundi for their annual President’s
Cup Day. Merriwa was represented by only seven
riders but still managed to come home with many
great success stories.
Of note was the return to the ring by Lauren Hunt
on Topaz in the Associate Girls. This is the last year
Lauren is able to compete in Pony Club before
exceeding the upper age limit so she was making
every post a winner and walked away with the
Senior Champion Girl Rider and Champion
Associate Girl ribbons. Younger cousin, Anastasia
Martin also had a very successful day picking
up the Reserve Champion Senior Girl Rider and
the Reserve
Champion
Girl 15 and
under
17
years. Not to
be out done
was little sister
Nicole Martin
who won the
Champion
Girl 11 and
Under
13
Merriwa Ringer
years and the Overall Highest Pointscore for the
day and received a beautiful embroided rug for
her efforts.
April Lawler rode in the 13 and under 15 years age
group and came home with a first in the Snake
Race, second in
the In and Out of
the Paddock and
third in the Barrel
Race and her Hack
Class. Little brother
Roy again rode the
ever reliable Jester
in the 9 and under
11years Boys age
group and got a
swag of ribbons
including first in the
Snake Race and
Barrel, second in
the Diamond Flag, Key hole and In and out of
the Paddock, third in the Bareback and fourth his
Rider Class. An extremely commendable effort,
being only his second competition on this horse.
In the Under 7 years
age group Isla Murphy
attended
her
first
competition day for the
year and she proved to
be too elusive for her
competitors, bring home
a swag of ribbons and
secured the Champion
Girl Under 7 years.
Last weekend we held our annual Campdraft
School and Competition Day on Saturday and
our President’s Cup Day on Sunday. Results will be
in next week’s Ringer, so kids keep an eye out for
your results.
De Patterson
Merriwa Rugby League Football
Club
We had a win, first of many for 2016.
Merriwa Magpies Reserve Grade took on Coolah
Roos on Friday March 18. Our tries were scored
by; Jay-me Taylor (scoring two tries), Seth Morgan,
Ben Morgan and Daniel Walmsley each scoring
one try. Jeremy Nicholls converted two goals.
The end score was 24-12.
Well done to all the boys! There was some great
quality football played for a trial game between
two very even teams.
Our next game is at Merriwa on Saturday April 2
starting at 2.00pm against Greta Branxton. Hope
to see all our great supporters there.
Jessyca Morgan
Ben
Patterson
again
proved that time in the
saddle, even at his tender
age, reaps rewards and
for the first time in his short
career he was awarded
the Reserve Champion
Junior Boy Rider and picked up the Champion
Boy Under 7 years.
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