02 Merriwa Ringer Issue 16 Week 23

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Issue 16
Thursday June 2
2016
WHAT’S
NEWS?
Merriwa RLF Club home
ground update
Darcy Taaffe takes
third at Cross Country
Student of the Week
James Bibby
Merriwa
Central
School
Students
Enjoy Work
Experience
Aaron Muller attends work
experience
at
WelderUp
Merriwa.
Continues pg 4
PLUS
Merriwa Polocrosse
Update
Artist of the Month - Liana
Byfield
Funeral Notice - Evelyn
Marshall
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Artist of the Month
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Name:
Liana Byfield
Year:
Year 8
Liana is a creative and dedicated art student
who always tries her best to tackle any challenge.
She has an eye for detail and applies herself in
class to create artworks of a high standard.
Liana has recently
been mastering new
painting
techniques
and this is evident in
her work below. She is
a pleasure to teach in
class and I am proud of
her efforts!
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Merriwa Central
School
Primary Report
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the following students, who
received their “Student of the Week” awards for
Week 5 last Friday:
Kindergarten: Year 1: Year 2/3: Year 3/4: Year 4/5: Year 5/6: Alesha Wright
Claire Inder
Makaylah Coles
Georgie Simmons
Kaitlyn Smith
Kyah Johnston
Mrs Julie Osmond
Teacher Librarian
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS READING DAY
NEWS FROM OUR LIBRARIAN
It has been a very busy in library this term. All classes
have been participating in the Premiers Reading
Challenge. While years Kindergarten-Year 2 share
their Premier’s Reading Challenge books in their
classrooms, Years 3-6 are encouraged to read
their own books at home, in their classroom and
in library sessions. They then write their books on
their log sheet, get it signed by a teacher, then
log it onto the computer. We have been very
impressed with their enthusiasm.
Unfortunately for the last two weeks we have had
to stop borrowing from the library. This is because
we have been doing a stocktake and have
had a few technical problems. We are finalising
our stocktake and borrowing will recommence
soon. We are encouraging ALL families to have
a search at home for any books that may have
been forgotten.
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Last Wednesday, Kindergarten and Year 1
participated in the Simultaneous Reading day
at the town library. We all had a fabulous time
walking down to the library with our colourful
array of hats, to listen to this year’s book, “I Have
This Hat”. We would like to send a huge thank you
to Mark Shields at the Town Library for inviting us
to participate in this event.
Coming Events
JUNE
Friday 3
Primary assembly, 2.15pm
Wednesday 8
Kinder-Year 12 Athletics Carnival
Wednesday 15
StarStruck excursion
Entertainment Centre
Thursday 16
Rugby League 7s tournament – Apex
Oval, Dubbo
Friday 17
Year 3-12 StarStruck excursion
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Saturday 18
StarStruck excursion final performance
–
Newcastle
–
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KINDERGARTEN-YEAR 6 ASSEMBLY
Please come along to our Kindergarten-Year 6
assembly, commencing at 2.15pm tomorrow
afternoon, Friday, June 3. Year 2/3 and Miss
Laurie have been working hard to prepare an
item for your enjoyment, and we all look forward
to sharing our successes with you.
Kate Jones
Assistant Principal
MERRIWA CENTRAL
SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN 2017
An information session will be held
for parents on Wednesday 22 June
at 2.00pm in the Primary Library.
For further information please
contact Megan Sevil on 65482101.
Secondary Report
REGIONAL
CROSS
COUNTRY
Our school will be
represented
at
the
Hunter Region PSSA Cross
Country Championships
tomorrow
by
Kyah
Johnston,
a
very
dedicated
and
determined
young
athlete.
The
event
is being held at the
Cessnock Racecourse,
and will see the best
primary aged distance
runners from all over the region competing to earn
a place at state championship level. Kyah will be
competing in the 11 years girls’ age division, and
we wish her the very best of luck.
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YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
Last week all of Year 10 participated in their first
week of work experience. Students were excited
about this opportunity and very appreciative of
the support local businesses provide so they can
experience the world of work first hand. Merriwa
Central School would like to thank the following
businesses.
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Anthea Wright Veterinary Services
Merriwa Tyre Service
RJM Mechanics
Upper Hunter Shire Council
James Estate
Sophistacut - Scone
Scott Witton Building
Monadelphous - Muswellbrook
Merriwa Pharmacy
Welderup Pty Ltd
Merriwa Pre-School
Little Whispers Photography - Tuggerah
Hunter New England Health – Merriwa Hospital
Diesel Pro - Hexham
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• Nikinpa - Toronto
• Merriwa Central School – Primary Campus
• St Joseph’s Primary School – Merriwa
• Max’s Country Cuts
From all reports students enjoyed the experience
but realised that working longer hours was tiring.
Josie Bradley Anthea Wright
Veterinary
Services
Jane Hegarty
Careers Advisor
Year 10 Work Experience Photos
Emily
Towell at
Merriwa
MPS
Adam
Constable Upper hunter
Shire Council
Emily Pike
- Merriwa
Pre-School
Teianna
Taylor - Little
Whispers
Photography
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL KINDERGARTEN-YEAR 12 WEDNESDAY JUNE 8
Information for parents will be sent home
All welcome to attend
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Aaron Muller - Welderup PTY LTD
Ray Murphy - Max’s Country Cuts
Tarah Cox - Gummun Place - Upper Hunter
Shire Council
Kasey Cassar - Merriwa Tyre Service
WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR? To be a better person
FAVOURITE SUBJECT? Metal Work
FAVOURITE SPORT? Football
FAVOURITE TEAM? Bulldogs
BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT? Playing for the Under 16’s Merriwa Magpies
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
If plan A doesn’t work the alphabet has 25 more letters
ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS:
Never give up, do your best
WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY?
My dad because he is always right, just ask him
I HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: Two years.
ROAR Profile
Adam Constable
Year 10
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officer and Ref: CAA
ACPE Academy Blog: Exercise and fitness career
advice . http://blog.acpe.edu.au/
My Big Tomorrow: Increase your literacy and
numeracy skills for 90 careers and use your
hobbies and interests to find your careers. http://
www.mybigtomorrow.com.au/
Shai Blackadder - Merriwa Central School
CAREER NEWS
CSU Diploma of General Studies Science Pathway
Option: If you don’t meet the entry requirements
or require further preparation for university then
do a one year full-time pathway program
offered in partnership with TAFE including Tertiary
Preparation (TPC) and four subjects from CSU’s
bachelor level subjects.http://www.csu.edu.au/
courses/bachelor-of-general-studies-science#.
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Open Training Institute: TAFE level courses to study
online. https://www.opentraining.edu.au/
ADF Officer Careers Info Session - June 15, 2016
Time:6.00pm – 8.00pm Location: 528 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW This information sessions will be
attended by an ADF member who will give a
presentation on Army Reserve career paths in the
Australian Defence Force. RSVP’s are essential:
email: cptnewcastle@dfr.com.au Include in RSVP:
The John Marsden and Hachette Australia Prize
for Young Writers: Closes July 1. For up to 18 years.
Write poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.
Great prizes and have your work published in
Voiceworks. Also meet John Marsden and do
a workshop with James Phelan. http://www.
expressmedia.org.au/jmp/
HSC Revision workshops:
In September at
Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club, Newcastle.
Cost per session $110.00. Subjects available
Biology, General Maths, Business Studies,
Advanced English, PDHPE. To book a subject
session contact Dave Spies on 0412 493 389 or
www.wiseupeducation.com.au
Engineering and Technology Cadetships Program
Applications for the Engineering and Technology
Cadetships (ETCAD) Program are currently
open and they close on June 17. The program
provides Year 12 students with the opportunity to
apply for a Technology Cadetship at Westpac.
On completion of their cadetship, Technology
Cadets are well placed to pursue a career in
IT and in business. Apply online at www.etcad.
com.au
If you have any career questions please contact
me at school.
Jane Hegarty
Careers Advisor
FAVOURITE SUBJECT: PDHPE because it’s fun when we have prac and
because I like sport
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: I like playing Rugby League because I like tackling people and running
BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: To become a famous football player
YEAR ADVISORS COMMENT: Hunter is a fantastic young man who is
always respectful to those around him and without fail gives everything
his best effort. As a member of ROAR, Hunter has gone from strength to
strength and is fast becoming one of the more skilful participants. This is
a great result for Hunter and I encourage him to keep up his good work
throughout the rest of the year.hin
gi
Chad Grant
Year Adviser
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Student of the Week
Hunter Marsh
Year 7
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St Joseph’s
Primary School
Maintaining a positive school community is
the first stage of the Kidsmatter Framework.
A positive school community gives children
a sense of security that their needs will be met
(www.kidsmatter.edu.au). The current focus on
strengthening anti bullying strategies is one way
we do this at St Joseph’s. The students attended
the live performance of “Bully Bull-Ring” last week
and were introduced (Years Kinder-4) and reintroduced (Years 5 and 6) to the menagerie
of animals teaching valuable strategies to deal
with bullies and to build personal resilience. These
strategies will be reinforced in classes over the next
few weeks. It is good to remember that bullying is
repetitive and targeted by someone with more
power towards another. Bullying will not be
tolerated at St Joseph’s. Students are all aware
of the steps to take if they feel they are being
bullied. Parents are encouraged to report any
bullying concerns to the teachers also. Students
are also aware that some student’s behaviours
are annoying and make them cranky, but this is
not necessarily bullying and needs to be dealt
with differently.
Athletics coaching is providing a wonderful
opportunity for all students to develop their track
and field skills. This week’s training will focus on
high jump technique. The St Joseph’s Athletics
Carnival will be on June 3 and we are really
looking forward to that. Parents who are able to
help are encouraged to send their forms back
in as soon as possible so that Miss Foran can
allocate jobs to you.
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Cross Country success was sweet as Darcy Taaffe
ran a superb race to finish third against all the
age group runners at the Diocesan Carnival
last week. Darcy will now compete at the next
level on June 17 at Eastern Creek in Sydney,
representing not only our school and the Upper
Hunter Region but also the Maitland Newcastle
Diocese. Congratulations Darcy and best wishes
for the next step. Congratulations to all our other
competitors at the Dio carnival. They ran very well
in their respective races and were tremendously
good sports in their acclamation of Darcy’s
achievements.
The ASPIRE program of dramatic arts coaching
provided Phase Two sessions last week. Anna
Kerrigan ran the students through their new script
and started coaching of some new songs. All
classes were very enthusiastic over the two days
and are now madly practising parts and making
alterations to match the context.
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The school and regional Spelling Bees are
approaching rapidly. All students are practising
spelling out loud at home with their parents…any
words will do! This initiative aims at improving the
spelling skills of all our students.
It was wonderful to meet so many people at the
school readiness evening at the Pre-school on
Monday night. Don’t forget to send your enrolment
forms in as we need to start the planning process
for next year, now.
Congratulations to all this week’s award winners:
Cancer is said to touch every family in some way
at some stage. Congratulations to Miss Elizabeth
Foran who worked with her Stage 3 leaders to
organise a girls night in last week. Many mums
and daughters enjoyed a night in together and
at the same time raised over $260.00 for breast
cancer research.
Kindergarten - Sammi Patterson – for showing
great spelling strategies to write her spelling words
Year 1/2 - Archie Constable – for identifying
different parts of our Church
Aidan Hunt – for developing his understanding of
the CUBES strategy to solve word problems
Peter Hagley – for his confidence, expression and
body language used in drama workshops
Year 3/4 - Emily Wright - for working hard to
remember her multiplication facts
Alister Fairfull - for always working hard in class
Year 5/6 - Olivia Collins - for her excellent
organisational skills
Patrick Magner - for superb reading and
comprehension
Dubbo is winning the trifecta with St Joseph’s
school taking all three classes to its attractions
for their major excursions this year. Last week saw
the infants at the cultural centre and next week
will see the Stage 3 students visit Wambangalang
Environmental Education Centre to complement
their Science program and Wellington Caves for a
geological experience and a visit to the National
Trust’s Dundullimal Homestead will add to the
History curriculum. The week after this the Stage 2
class will visit Dubbo Zoo.
Exciting times are ahead for the students as they
await the arrival of the Questacon Science show
on June 9. We will be joined by the students from
Cassilis school on the day.
Reports are being prepared presently as
teachers collate data relating to each student’s
achievement over the first semester. There will be
the opportunity for interviews offered in Week 10.
A reminder to parents to look at the goals set in
Term 1 and Term 2 and to continue working with
your child to help them achieve these.
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Playground Champion - Arfan Isam - for being a
kindhearted member of our school community
Principal’s Awards - Helena Parker - for
understanding that the more we learn the more
we know we need to learn!
Darcy Taaffe - for the wonderful effort she makes
in class
Arlia Parker - seeing a need and being willing to
do something about it.
Will Henderson - his positive contributions to antibullying discussions.
Have a great week!
Helen Whale
Principal
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TOUCH FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT
Cassilis Public
CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL
School
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
JAMES BIBBY
James
has
been
voted Student of the
Week this week by
staff and students
for
his
improved
resilience and overall
respectful
and
positive attitude.
James trained hard
during Athletics and
touch football practice at the beginning of last
week and showed some promising improvements.
On Wednesday, during the Touch Football
Knockout, James went out on the field and did his
best. He remained positive throughout the game
and encouraged team members to keep their
heads up high and have fun. In the playground,
James played safely and respectfully and
completed his work to an improved standard.
Some of the reasons his peers voted for him
included;
“James because he has been working hard in
Maths” and “James for being respectful”.
Congratulations, and keep up the wonderful
work, James!
A MESSAGE FROM MISS H
Congratulations to the Cassilis Touch football
team for their outstanding effort, teamwork and
cooperation. They may not have won the game
last Wednesday but they gave it their all and we
are extremely proud of how far they’ve come!
This week will be another exciting week with
Pittman Cup on this Wednesday! Please let the
school know if you have any issues transporting
your child/children to Sandy Hollow on the day!
On Wednesday, students travelled by bus and car
to Merriwa Central School to compete against
Sandy Hollow in the Small Schools Knockout.
Although we were down on numbers, our students
worked hard together as a team on the day and
stayed positive and kept going throughout the
whole game.
They didn’t win the match but they gave it a red
hot try and followed the school’s motto of ‘Strive
with Pride’.
I would like to thank Mrs Anderson for driving
us to and from Merriwa Central School and the
ROAR boys and Mr Grant for doing a terrific job
of training us for the game. Thank you also to
the referees, the Sandy Hollow players and the
students themselves for their efforts on the day.
We are very proud of you!
PITTMAN CUP TRAINING WITH NICKY WESTERN!
Last Monday, students had their second Pittman
Cup training session with Nicky Western. They
practiced their starts, shot put, relay and javelin
throws. Today was our last training session with
Nicky before Pittman Cup. We focused on long
jump and high jump in order to prepare ourselves
for Wednesday!
Thank you Nicky for travelling such long distances
to support our school!
Miss Storrier and I are beginning some professional
learning of our own in the form of Quality
Teaching Rounds in the next few weeks. During
this time, there will be days when we will be away
from the school and observing other classrooms
but also we will be observed by other teachers
in the classroom. We look forward to improving
the quality of our lessons through this fantastic
professional learning opportunity provided to us
by the University of Newcastle.
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Sandy Hollow
Public School
RECONCILIATION WEEK
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
On Wednesday afternoon, Miss Storrier and Mrs
Nairne walked Cassilis students down to the town
library to participate in National simultaneous
Storytime.
The
story shared this
year was “I got this
Hat” by Jol and
Kate Temple. Each
student was given
a hat to parade
while the story was
read and made
their own pirate hat
for craft with Mrs
Dowler afterwards.
The students had a
lovely afternoon!
This week, many groups are celebrating
Reconciliation Week. This year the theme is
Our History, Our Story, Our Future. So what is
Reconciliation Week? Each year, National
Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for
everyone to build on respectful relationships
shared by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and
other Australians.
It begins on May 27 which marks the anniversary
of the 1967 referendum that gave voting rights
to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It
also allowed for these people to be recognised
in the national census.
June 3 commemorates the High Court of
Australia’s Mabo decision in 1992. This landmark
decision recognised that Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people held special connections
to the land which existed before colonisation.
This allowed land rights and Native Titles to be
granted.
CONGRATULATIONS, MISS STORRIER
Congratulations to Miss Storrier on her recent
engagement to her now fiancé Clinton! We hope
you enjoyed ring shopping over the weekend!
Brooke with her picture of Miss Storrier on her
wedding day!
“Our History, Our Story, Our Future is derived from
the State of Reconciliation in Australia report,
which asks all Australians to reflect on our national
identity, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander histories, cultures and rights in our
nation’s story.
Our History is about historical acceptance
and developing an understanding that past
laws, practices and policies deeply affected
Indigenous people. It is also making a commitment
to ensuring that these wrongs are not repeated in
the future.
Our Story reflects that the journey towards
reconciliation forms a significant part of Australia’s
story and to encourage us to make reconciliation
part of our own story.
Our Future reminds us that reconciliation must be
within all of us as we move towards a future that
ensures fairness for everyone. (taken from www.
reconciliation.org.au)
SO WHAT ARE WE DOING AT SHPS?
Katrina Hodgson
Relieving Principal
Merriwa Ringer
On Tuesday, staff will participate in an Adobe
connect
session
called
Narragunnawali:
Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning.
The Narragunnawali people are the traditional
owners and custodians of the land and water
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on which the Reconciliation Australia’s Canberra
office is located.
We will be looking at ways to improve respect,
reduce prejudice and strengthening relationships
between the school and the wider community.
Students will participate in some reconciliation
activities later in the week.
UPPER HUNTER STEER CHALLENGE
Our application is ready to go, however, we
require some assistance with transport and initial
care of our steer. A separate note was sent home
to parents of students in the cattle team. I need
to know by Tuesday 14th June, if you can help us
out.
PRIMARY EXCURSION
Notes went out this week for our major excursion
to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves at the
end of Term 3. We will be joining students and
staff from Murrurundi Public School to get costs
down. The excursion will cost $280.00 for the three
days, however, we will be doing some fundraising
activities over the next three months to cut costs.
The permission note and a $50.00 deposit are due
back at school by Friday June 10.
Christina Darlington
Principal
TOUCH FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT
marking out the oval, John Cronin for refereeing
and last but not least Dimity Parker for the hours
she has spent volunteering her time as coach.
ALL THE NEWS FROM KINDERGARTEN/YEAR 1/2
The children continue to work very well as we
enter the second half of term two. During writing
lessons, the Year 1 children have been studying
informative texts and examining all the different
features that they can use to obtain information
on a topic.
While Kindergarten is continuing their L3 group
they have been concentrating on writing
sentences. Even writing some independently.
Thomas McLean, Taylan Blackhurst-Marsh,
Gabbie McLean and Shykiah Walters felt very
proud of themselves last week when they learnt
the last of 42 sounds. However, continual revision
of these sounds is essential in order for the children
to enhance their reading skills.
Over the last couple of weeks Year 1 have been
working on the concept of addition as the basis
of an investigation unit entitled ‘Number Facts
Blast Off’. As we move further into this unit the
children will explore the wonders of space through
this investigation which offers opportunities to
integrate with science and the arts as the children
work co-operatively to sort and classify, match
and calculate number facts to 20.
Last Wednesday Years 3-5 went to Merriwa
Central School to participate in a touch football
knockout competition against Cassilis.
The team played exceptionally well winning
13-0. All members should be congratulated for
their performance. They chased, defended and
applied all of the skills they have developed
during training sessions.
Tries for the team went to Dustynn Turner (9),
Andrew Harris (2), Reece McCandless (1) and
Ayden Marsh (1).
Our team would like to thank Cassilis Public School
for their competition at the event, Merriwa Central
School for the use of the grounds, Mr Grant for
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Kindergarten have studied 2D shapes including
triangles, squares, circles and rectangles. They
have also been developing their skills in ordering
and writing numbers and ordinal numbers.
As well as many activities involving the days of
the week, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 have
continued to develop their creative skills as they
were involved in directed drawing and painting
lesson in visual arts and singing lessons as we
prepared for the Eisteddfod.
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During computer studies Years 1 and 2 have been
entering data to develop spreadsheets and then
learning how this data is then graphed.
Kindergarten have been focussing on word
processing skills.
Pauline Bullock
Class Teacher
WEEKLY AWARDS
• Ayden Marsh - displaying confident behaviour
• Bill Chambers mentals activities
applying mental skills in
• Declan Adams - YCDI - great discussion
about helpful and harmful reactions to conflict
• Landon Meyer - improvement in mathematics
• Jobee McCandless - worked so well while
preparing for the Eisteddfod
EISTEDDFOD PERFORMANCE
On Friday our children travelled to St James
Primary School in Muswellbrook to compete in
the Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod.
A sincere thank you to all the parents who were
able to transport the children and for also joining
the audience to support our children. Your
assistance was greatly appreciated.
The children performed two songs. In the ‘Any
Song’ section they sang ‘Here Comes the Sun’
and in the ‘Australian Song’ section they sang
‘Tears From Clouds’.
We were very proud of our students’ performances
and all the effort that each child contributed as
they prepared for this event. They returned to
school after being awarded Highly Commended
for both performances.
Pauline Bullock and Peta Higgins
• John Ward - solving addition problems.
Winter Warming Ideas
WORKERS OF THE WEEK
DILLY CHEESE RING WITH SPINACH DIP RECIPE
Kindergarten/Year 1/2 - Thomas McLean
Year 3/4/5 - Dustynn Turner and Kayden Adams.
•
SPORTS PERSON OF
THE WEEK
•
Reece McCandless
- fantastic effort on
the footy field.
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•
•
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2
cups
sour • 1
package
cream
vegetable soup mix
1 package frozen • 1/4 cup grated
chopped spinach,
Parmesan cheese
thawed
and • 1/4
cup
butter,
squeezed dry
melted
3/4 cup chopped • 1 teaspoon dill seed
green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic
1
can
water
powder
chestnuts, drained
• 2 tubes refrigerated
and chopped
buttermilk biscuits or
1/2 cup mayonnaise
bread dough
DIRECTIONS
1. For dip, in a large bowl, combine the first six
ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
EISTEDDFOD
Congratulations to the students who competed
at the Eisteddfod on Friday. Gaining highly
commended in both sections was a wonderful
result. A big thank you to Adam Wills from the
Conservatorium who worked our students over
the last four weeks to prepare them for the
performance. A big thank you to Ms Bullock, who
gave up her time to organise our entry, arrange
for Adam to come and work with the students
and organise notes and transport.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, butter,
dill and garlic powder. Cut each biscuit in half;
arrange half of the pieces in an ungreased 10-in.
fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the cheese
mixture. Repeat layers.
3. Bake at 400° for 20-30
minutes or until golden
brown. Cool for 1 minute
before inverting onto
a serving platter. Serve
warm with spinach dip.
Yield: 12-16 servings (3
cups dip).
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dilly-cheesering-with-spinach-dip
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WHAT IS SCHOOL READINESS?
In NSW schools a child can begin kindergarten as
young as 4.5 years of age and needs to be enrolled
by 6 years. This in itself means that the concept of
readiness may be a little confusing and there are
many skills that children need to develop in order
to make the transition to big school as seamless
as possible. Slowly but surely the trend is that
kindergartens are becoming more like Pre-School
with the Early Years framework crossing over to
children of 6 years, but with the high demand of
performance on primary teachers and students
the transition can often be stressful. Bear in mind
though, that children are adaptive and will soon
find their place in these new environments.
Transition to school programs will be commencing
next term and these are a wonderful way to build
familiarity with the schools, their new teachers,
new routines and expectations, it may even be
a chance for the student to make a new friend.
On these transition days the student is generally
first accompanied by a parent or guardian,
they are a short informal visit. As the program
continues the frequency and duration of the
visits expands to encompass independent class
time and exploring the environment including
the library and canteen. The children build a lot
of confidence and pride as they are transitioned.
Draw with your child - I call it table time, it doesn’t
matter what you do but using scissors or pencils is
a good start.
Spend time talking to your child and sharing new
experiences - so much information is transferred
through conversation. Just be sure that you are
aware of your child’s comprehension skills and
that they are not being confused by concepts
that may be a little out of their age range.
Sing songs - this is one of the most effective ways to
learn or reinforce new information. Playing music
that has an instructional element also assists with
coordination and is so much fun to do together.
Thanks so much for all those who attended the
school readiness night on Monday evening. I
hope you all enjoyed it and gained some fresh
information. Special thanks to the local schools
for attending and making this a great opportunity
for families.
Leah Folpp
Director
From our side, we reinforce how special it is to be
going to a new school, we discuss change and
that it can be positive, friendships and how they
will still be together through sports and community
events. We develop self help skills so that children
are not experiencing unnecessary hardship. We
build emotional and social skills most importantly
resilience and a try again attitude. Cognitively,
we encourage a positive disposition for learning
and teach children from an early age that
learning is fun and valued. We teach them the
skills to prepare them for further learning such as
sitting and giving their attention and that listening
equals learning. The list really does go on and on,
because we are talking about the whole child
and what their particular needs and strengths
are.
Here are some simple but effective ways that you
can help prepare your child for school
Read a book with your child everyday - keep in
mind that you are the first and most important
teacher to your child.
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Anglican News
Phone: 0429 996 769
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Women’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday Monthly:
June to November: 2.00pm
Messy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly:
June to November: 3.30pm
Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday June
to November: 7.30am
June 4: St Columba - Celtic Liturgy with “bring
and share” meal to follow - 6.00pm
June 7: Annual gathering of Anglican Women. St
Peter’s East Maitland. Phone Beatrice Voysey for
info 6548 2065.
June 11: “Holy Trinity Open Day and Women’s
Guild morning tea - Merriwa School of Arts Festival of the Fleeces weekend.
out to us to stop and take a good look around
us at what is happening, and not to be lulled into
comfortable ruts in the road that may no longer
lead to God. God is active in our midst and
deserves our praise, sung with new songs of fresh
faithfulness.
As we observe Environmental Sabbath which
comes next Saturday, what song are we called to
sing about the environment to show God’s way?
Loving God,
Thank you for all the happy things
Thank you for our beautiful world.
Amen
Rosalie Drew
Merriwa PAH and I Association
ATTENTION ALL BEEF PRODUCERS
So it is with sadness that we farewell Rev’d Bill and
Judy Howarth after Sunday service on June 6.
Again in 2016 we are intending to run a Feedlot
Trial of local breeders cattle at Alexander Downs.
The intention is to source pens of three cattle from
local breeders in two classes, feed grain for 90
days, present and judge cattle on Show day at
Merriwa Showground, and then process cattle at
Woolworths Tamworth two weeks after the show.
At the completion of the trial breeders will gain
valuable information on the performance of their
cattle through the trial, along with carcase and
MSA data.
Just a reminder - the air-conditioned Parish Hall is
available for hire.
Class 1 consist of cattle weighing 240 - 290 kg at
entry.
God’s World/Our World: Sing a New Song/Psalm
96
Class 2 consist of cattle weighing 291 - 340 kg at
entry.
Sing sing out! Sing a new song.
Sing oh people for rebirth!
Sing sing out! Sing a new song.
Sing of God in all the earth!
Cattle will be purchased on a c/kg basis (price set
Friday June 10, 2016), weighed full less 5%, upon
delivery between 9.00am and 12.00pm, Friday
June 17, 2016 to Alexander Downs.
June 12: Blessing of the Fleece Service “Holy
Trinity”
June 25: Parish Picnic at the Finnies. 10.00am
followed by “bring and share” lunch.
ENVIRONMENT: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PULSES
FOCUS
The people of God sang songs to God from the
beginning of time. There were many songs of
praise but also songs of lament that contained
anger and sad¬ness. This week’s psalm begins
with the word “Sing to God a new song.”
$3500.00 Prize money on offer. If you are interested
in supplying cattle please contact David Goodear
on 0427 482 996, or Steven Gill on 0427 485 115, to
request a Conditions of Entry and Entry Form.
Pat Ryan
Prime Cattle Committee
In our congregations we often hear people say
that they prefer old hymns. When asked what it
is that they like about those hymns, it is that they
are familiar and bring warm feelings of past times,
despite the reality that the theology – the words
being sung – often no longer reflect what they
really believe. Today’s scripture passages call
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News
Community Notice Board
St David’s Uniting Church
Red Cross
The members of Merriwa Red Cross would
like to thank you once again for your
generosity in supporting our recent Street Stall.
An amount of $907.00 was banked as a result
of generous donations from members of the
Merriwa Community and the Merriwa RSL Club.
We sincerely thank you for your support.
The winners of the 100 Club were First
No 79 - Bruce Rodgers who generously donated his winnings back to Red Cross
Second
No 97 - Sissy Franklin
Third
No 29 - Hollie Hunt
Elaine Russell
Second
Chris Kemp
Just five more days till orders close and sheets are
collected for the Pie Drive so if anyone would like
to order, there’s just five more days.
Orders Close:
Wednesday June 8
Delivery Day:
Wednesday June 22
If anyone is unable to access a sheet, and would
like to place and order, please contact me on
6548 5131(best in the evening) or 0428 485 131.
Barbara Campbell
In Loving Memory
PATRICK QUIGLEY
The winners of the Raffle were First
PIE DRIVE
In loving memory of my late husband Patrick
Quigley.
Philomena Constable
Liaison Officer
Merriwa Markets
The Markets which were to be held on June 18 will
be cancelled. We will be holding a market day
on June 11 on the RSL grounds beside the Club
for the Festival of the Fleeces.
Come along and enjoy our local markets at the
festival.
We will be back in July for our second birthday
celebrations.
Thanking everyone for your support.
Julie Russell
Old Boys Rugby League Club
The Old Boys Club of Merriwa will be holding a
meeting on Thursday June 2 at the Merriwa
RSL Club at 6.30pm. All interested persons are
welcome to attend.
Matt Morgan
I would like to thank everyone for their cards
and condolences. I would also like to thank the
Merriwa RSL Club for their delicious spread at the
wake.
I would also like to thank Father John Tobin for
his lovely service and also to Chris Mitchell, the
Welfare Officer, who has been a great support.
Rest in Peace.
Joyce, Susan, Linda and Families
Merriwa Senior Citizens
Association
BUTTAI BARN XMAS IN WINTER
Our trip to Buttai Barn is on Wednesday June 22.
The coach will depart at 8.00am from in front
of the CWA hall or Merriwa RSL Club. All money
($75.00) must be finalised prior to departure.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting will be held on
Tuesday June 28 from 11.00am with lunch to follow
after completion of the meeting (approximately
12.30pm).
Mary O’Neill
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.
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Merriwa CWA
Funeral Notice
DO YOU ENJOY HOME COOKING?
EVELYN MARSHALL
Relatives and Friends of the late
Evelyn Marshall, of McKenzie
Street Merriwa NSW, are invited
to attend a celebration of
Evelyn’s life.
The ceremony will be held at
Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Bow Street Merriwa on Friday
June 3, 2016 at 2.00pm.
Bernadette Kearney
MERRIWA CENTRAL
SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN 2017
An information session will be held for
parents on Wednesday 22 June at 2.00pm
in the Primary Library.
For further information please contact
Megan Sevil on 65482101.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
If you need assistance from
Ambulance - Police - Fire
including Hazardous Incidents
And…. Don’t forget the Poets Breakfast from
9.00am-11.00am on Sunday June 12 sponsored
by the Merriwa CWA Branch and held in the
CWA Rooms, Bettington Street. Enjoy a two
hour breakfast full of laughs and friendship with
MC Robyn Sykes 2012 Australian Women’s Bush
Poetry Performance Champion. Breakfast will
be available from the CWA Merriwa Branch at a
small cost and there will be no charge for tea and
coffee.
Entry – $5.00, with tickets available at the door.
So why not join us at the perfect way to finish the
Festival.
CHANGE OF DATE
Due to the public holiday on Monday June 13,
the next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will
be on Monday June 20 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 or Robyn McAlister on 6548 3274.
The CWA Merriwa rooms are available for
bookings at very reasonable rates – contact Jean
Price on 6548 2456.
DIAL 000
Police Hunter Valley LAC
Police Assistance Line
Crime Stoppers
You have not eaten country until you have
tried one of the tempting treats from the CWA
Merriwa Branch. Morning tea and lunch will be
available. Starting at 8.00am on Saturday, the
Merriwa Branch will be serving homemade soups,
delicious Devonshire teas, and Cappuccinos.
Come in and say hello to, and perhaps meet up,
with friends in our warm air conditioned rooms,
with disabled access and clean rest rooms.
6542 6999
131 444
1800 333 000
More information at Merriwa Branch CWA.
Penelope Fenley
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
Merriwa Ringer
132500
65482538
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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
Hunter Local Lands Service
6548 2175
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
6532 5013
Merriwa Surgery - Dr Emad Jasem
6548 2305
Support the Merriwa Ringer regularly but can’t find your business? Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.
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well-informed, view on the political and business
landscape of modern Australia. The latest edition
is especially relevant as we draw closer to the
Federal Election.
MINDFOOD
This magazine is great for women who loves
fashion, wants in-depth intelligent interviews,
and is looking for a magazine that is a little bit
different. The current issue includes an interview
with Kirsten Dunst, looking at her career so far, the
Best Ever Sticky Date Pudding and foods that kick
hypertension.
BETTER HOMES
The latest issue is packed full of amazingly
delicious winter dinner ideas. It is the perfect
Merriwa Ringer
weather for soups, stews, casseroles, curries and
slow-cooked meals. This is also the issue that is
filled with roses. Have a look at the latest varieties
and get some tips on how to make them thrive in
the springtime. Now is the time to get the garden
ready for spring. Just because it is winter does not
mean nothing happens in the garden!
OUTBACK
THE NEW Outback Magazine looks at Australia in
Film- a look at some of the classic great Australian
movies and movies to become classic- in a great
photo essay. Discover the Kimberley region and
Purnululu National Park - one of the most amazing
places in Australia, and so much more.
VEG OUT
This epic issue is filled with wonderful meal ideas
that do not include meat. They are great, modern,
fresh meal ideas and are perfect for a meat-free
meal or meat-free lifestyle. There are delicious
side dish ideas and different ways of cooking veg
that you might not have previously thought of.
PHONECARDS; all cards are now available
including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone
Cash or Eftpos only.
Leanne Hook
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School’s official page!
6548727
2323
0488
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RUSSELL’S
Earthmoving
Pty Limited
Earthmoving and
Construction
02 6548 2246
0417 506 769
6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329
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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
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
Local expertise with a
professional service
FABRICATIONS, SALES & ON
FARM SERVICES
Specialising in Agricultural,
Earthmoving & Mining
Ph: 6548 2500 – Fax: 6548 3049
Mob: 0427 901 397
29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329
Email sales: justin@welderup.com.au
Email accounts: accounts@welderup.
com.au
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
NEIL HUNT 6548 2025
OFFERS
PENSIONER
DISCOUNTS, MENS AND
LADIES
CUTS,
PERMS,
COLOURS,
FOILS,
HAIR
EXTENSIONS, SPRAY TANS,
GIFT CERTIFICATES
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
Custom Made
Kitchens
Businesses
WISH TO SPONSOR THE MERRIWA
RINGER?
Phone: 6548 2499
OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY
SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Electrical
Contractors
Air Conditioning ~ Home Installations
Refrigeration ~ Electrical Accessories
Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher Paykel,
Electrolux) ~ White Goods ~ Appliances
newsXpress &
OFFICESMART
AGENT
C.J & J.M Vero & Sons
Neville and Leanne Hook
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
 65 482 031
 mwanews@bigpond.com
www.merriwanewsagency.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 SALES & HAY
CONTRACTING
Small square and
Round Bales
All Rural contracting
available
Ring Darryl on
0429 485 168
or 6548 5168
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
141 BETTINGTON ST
MERRIWA NSW 2329
PHONE:65482078 FAX:
65482063
MORE THAN JUST A
POST OFFICE
One-stop for paying (nearly) all your
CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY
THOMPSON
*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/
DUNLOP
*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES
FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP
Hunt MWA Pty LTd
Licence No:41446
M A M
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
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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
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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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 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
St Columbia
Schools
Primary School
Merriwa
Holy Trinity
Churches
President:
Jayne Cronin
Senior Vice:
Tori Simmons
Junior Vice: Yvonne McNaught
Secretary:
Krichelle Khan
Treasurer:
Anna Whaley
St Davids
Uniting
Church
Merriwa Anglican Parish.
Services
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
2016/17 starts Oct 17!
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
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
Race Day
for 2017 is
April 22
Vice President:
Murray Wright
Secretary:
Elaine Sparrow
Treasurer:
John Sparrow
Race Club President David Alker
Contact - 0427 482 095
Vice Presidents - Peter
Bishop and Paul Frampton
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
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
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6.00pm
Clubs
WOMEN’S BOWLS NEWS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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 raffle.
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.
DON’T FORGET CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY
JUNE 26
WEEKEND RESULTS
Saturday Raffle May 28
Saturday members draw no 258, was not won –
next week $340.00
Winners Jackpot not won - next week $420.00
Dinner: Paul Cronin
Bowls Raffle: Max Barwick
Free Tickets:
Paul Cronin
Monthly Prize:
Jim Willmot
Sunday Raffle May 29
Members draw, no 112, was not won – next week
$700.00.
Beatrice Voysey
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When:
Time:
Venue:
Monday June 27, 2016
2.00pm
Merriwa Sports Club
All positions are vacant.
Nominations for positions close with the Secretary,
Loretta on June 13, 2016. Nomination forms and
envelopes are available on the Ladies Board in
the Ladies Restroom.
No General Meeting on June 13, 2016.
Social bowls is played on Wednesday at 10.00am
on the green.
COMING EVENTS
Scone Gala Day - Wednesday June 15. Names to
Loretta by June 11.
Merriwa Friendship Day - Wednesday June 29.
More information at a later date.
Mixed Friendship Day - Mudgee Bowling Club.
Thursday June 16, 2016. Names to Loretta via the
Notice Board at the Merriwa Sports Club by June
7, 2016. Time: 9.15am for Morning Tea.
Loretta Cooper
MEN’S GOLF NEWS
Last Sunday, saw an amazing roll up of some
68 men and women golfers, vying for the title
of HRDGA Sand green champion. With cold
and breezy conditions, it was tough going for
some, but Mr Andrew Korlevic (Merriwa) (from a
countback from Brett Reid Murrurundi )with a 79
off the stick, managed to take the title. Nett winner
Ken Thornton. In the womens, Melita Watson,
took the honours with Patty Riley taking out the
nett trophy. The president of the HRDGA praised
the course and its curators and was impressed
by the turnout. Big thanks to the girls Vivian and
Cathy for their service of the delicious steak and
sausage sandwiches cooked to perfection by
the experienced Brian Cooper.
IN A NEW SEGMENT - PLAYER PROFILES
Six of the best with: Max McNaught
Handicap: 21
Nickname: Maxy, or Saus
Favourite movie? Of Mice and Men
Favourite book? Anything by Stephen King, notably “The Green Mile”
Best golf moment on course? 33 off the stick for
nine holes, including an eagle on a par 4
Merriwa Ringer
Whats great about Merriwa mens golf? friendly
rivalry and a good bunch of blokes
Dream Course? St Andrews Scotland
Golfing goal for the season? Reducing my handicap to 15.
This Saturday’s event: Max’s Country Cuts Monthly
Mug.
This week see’s the intense rivalry of matchplay
involving two determined golfers Max McNaught,
and the evergreen Andy Carrigan. Best of luck.
Hope to see you there from 12.00pm.
For more information contact Patrick Williams on
0417 462 767.
Patrick Williams
Cassilis Bowling Club
FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES
Members Draw, Joker Draw,
draw, Schooner Draw.
Meat/vege tray
The Members Draw was unclaimed by Micheal
Kubowicz, this week it is $120.00.
Pick the Joker was unsuccessful for Ann-Marie
Nairne and will be $1,306.00 this week.
The End of Month draw was won by Linda Lacey.
Wednesday is Pizza night, eat in or take away.
Friday is Snack Bar, Raffles and Joker Pick.
Early opening is at 3.00pm on Saturdays with $3.00
schooners until 5.00pm.
Kathleen Sumpter
Merriwa RSL Club
The Members Lucky Badge for $1150.00 was not
won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 149, this
week jackpots to $1200.00.
The 7.00pm draw for $300.00 was won, the number
was 241 this week it commences at $100.00.
The Thursday badge draw for $560.00 was not
won the number was 364, this week it jackpots to
$580.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm.
LTPS/14/04323.
The Sunday morning badge draw for $1200.00
was not won last week the number was 557, this
week it jackpots to $1250.00 and will be drawn
between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be
present to win the money. LTPS/15/04749.
COMING EVENTS
New operating hours will be as follows:
Monday – Friday
11.00am till close
Saturday - Sunday 10.00am till close
‘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 – lunch 12.00am – 2.00pm, evening
6.00pm to 8.30pm.
Ringer Deadline!
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by 12.00 noon Mondays.
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GROUP 21 - ROUND 9
Round 9 APlus Contracting Hunter Valley Group 21
Rugby League - The Merriwa RSL Club sponsored
Merriwa Magpies v’s Murrurundi Mavericks.
When:
Where:
Times:
Saturday June 4
Murrurundi Oval
2.00pm - League Tag
3.00 - Reserve Grade
Matthew Morgan
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Sporting
Merriwa Rugby League
Football Club
On Saturday, Merriwa Magpies took on
Scone at home.
League Tag kicking off at 2.00pm. We knew
it would be a tough game as Scone is a great
team who have been undefeated since Group
21 league tag began in 2014. I think we did a
great job to keep the score 40-4. You could
see how frustrated they were getting with our
defence. I think they thought they were going to
get a better score.
Reserve Grade commenced at 3.00pm, Merriwa
and Scone both on 12 at the half time break. It
was a good physical game unfortunately Merriwa
went down 38-12.
Our next game is at Murrurundi on Saturday June
4. League Tag at 2.00pm and Reserve Grade at
3.00pm.
Jessyca Morgan
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Merriwa Junior Rugby League
Football and Netball Club
NETBALL REPORT
COMPRINT M AND M’S - The M and M’s consist
of both Merriwa and Scone players all of which
have improved immensely since their first game.
All the girls are starting to work as a team and
communicate on the court. With losing Lulu a
few weeks ago we then gained another scone
player called Lucy, welcome to the team Lucy!
The girls battled the bitterly cold wind and rain
on the weekend against the Maltesers to come
out with a win of 1-0. Paige and I are super proud
of all of the girls with how they have improved
not only as a team but individually as well. With
the girls having to switch around in the different
positions throughout the game they all get the
opportunity to show off their outstanding abilities.
This week one of the girls really stood out, Olive
has developed amazing defensive skills and
always gives 110% this is why she was awarded
the player of the week, well done Olive.
Teianna Taylor and Paige McConnell
WELDERUP OPALS - What a cold and miserable
day we had on Saturday. With only a couple of
girls making it to netball early enough to warm
up, our first quarter started slowly. I must stress that
it is important to have the girls at the courts half
an hour early. This gives them time to warm up
to prevent injury, especially with it getting colder.
These girls may be young but can still hurt their
fingers, ankles, knees etc if they are not warmed
up appropriately.
Warming up together also allows the girls to play
better as a team. This gets them focused on the
game rather than being asleep for the first two
quarters as seen on a few occasions.
In the first quarter the girls tried hard but it was
obvious that the other team wanted the ball more
scoring 8-0. The other team were all over our girls
and therefore we spent all our time chasing them
all around the court.
Second quarter the girls seem to wake up
and move around better. They had a lot more
possession but were not able to make it to the
hoop. Not a bad effort here from all the girls. We
kept them to four nil in this quarter.
In the third quarter, the girls defended brilliantly.
They marked their opposition and had them on
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the back burner. We were even able to score a
goal. One all for this quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the other team had their
best players and shooters back on the court.
They again left us behind but not because we
weren’t defending but because we were unable
to convert our goal attempts.
Overall our girls played a great game against one
of our toughest teams. If we could have made
all the hoops that we attempted we would have
given the other team a run for their money this
week, so my homework again is practice your
hoops at home. Because we have to share it
around so much we need at least half if not all of
the girls making hoops every time they shoot (plus
it gets the girls outside instead of in front of the tv).
‘Player of the Week’ this week went to Ella Towell.
Ella was given a few different instructions in
between each of the quarters and each time she
took the court she had applied what was asked.
She also defended really well, not intimidated
when her opponent was a good head taller.
FANTA’S INTERMEDIATE 12 – 14’S - Well done to
the Fanta’s on Saturday. We finally managed
a win against the Solo’s 31-27! Team members:
Alana Smith, Elly Blackadder, Sophie Inder,
Olivia Mclean, Mekayla Towell, Jemma Grady,
Issy Swan and Scone players Hede Sharpe and
Annabelle Baker. All the girls played their positions
exceptionally well and worked as a team. Our
shooters Alana, Olivia, Elly, Annabelle, Sophie and
new comer Issy produced some great moves and
goals. Our defence in the circle proved very hard
to get through as well, keeping the Solo’s to only
a two goal quarter in the second quarter. The first
quarter was very close, but the girls extended
their lead in the second quarter and managed
to maintain that level to come away with the win.
Congratulation girls and hope we can do the
same next week. Keep working on your fitness at
home. Don’t forget black skirts and Merriwa shirt
to be worn at every game.
Keep up the great work girls, you make me proud
every time you take the court.
Tina Taylor
Katie McLean
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Merriwa Ringer
MERRIWA OPENS - The
ladies played well today
although sadly didn’t
bring home the win. It
was a fast paced game
with some moments
looking like Merriwa
might just be able to
pull it back. Good game
girls, next time you will
get the win.
and train hard and keep up the good work. Jase
Whitby got player of the week.
John Whitby
MERRIWA IGA UNDER 9’S - The 9’s travelled to
Singleton where they took on Scone Blue on
Saturday. With the cold conditions, everyone
was keen to get out and run around. They all
played an extremely good game of footy and
you can tell they are taking on board what they
learn at training. Jackson tackled well, moving
up in the line and scored two tries. Maddison
have a few good runs and made some great
tackles. Beau ran the ball up more in this game
and got involved in tackling. Cody showed the
importance of moving up in a line and making
tackles. Harry decided to show off his step and
just how agile he is, scoring two tries. Toby made
some great tackles and scored two tries of his
own. Logan wasn’t afraid to get the ball and
make some good metres. Riley played up as well
and showed how tough his was against the older
boys, and always backed up runners.
‘Player of the Week’ this week went to Harry Cook.
Harry played a great game of footy, showing of
his agility and speed, helping him score his two
tries. Harry also made some really great tackles
throughout the game which prevented more
tries being scored. Good work Harry!
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
LANDMARK TOWNSEND UNDER 8’S - Saturday’s
Under 8’s game was played in Singleton against
Singleton White. The opposition were tough
competition for our Under 8’s but they didn’t give
up at all and worked well together as a team. We
saw a few of our Merriwa kids make breaks away
from Singleton, although the opposition had us
on defence and didn’t let any of our kids through
to score a try. Thank you to Isaac and Zac for
playing up with the Under 8’s. Good luck Under
8’s when you play in Muswellbrook on Saturday.
Leanne Hunt
CROSS COUNTRY UNDER 6’S - On the weekend
the Under 6’s travelled to singleton to play
singleton white, when we arrived the kids were
really keen to play another good game like last
week, when the game started our defence was
great to hold singleton out. I couldnt be more
proud of this bunch off kids and how they are
improving as a team. The trys went to Jai Wright
with one, Amelia wright with one, Jye Bates with
two and Rylan Neale with two. I would also like
to put a special mention in to the Cross Country
Merriwa for sponsoring the man of the match with
a packet of chips and a can of drink thankyou for
that. To all the under 6s get to training on Tuesday
Merriwa Ringer
John Cronin
ROSTO UNDER 13’S AND DENMAN/MERRIWA
MAGPIES UNDER 16’S - Our Under 13’s and 16’s
travelled to Raymond terrace for the 13’s and
then onto East Maitland for the 16’s by bus thanks
to Cowans!
Our Under 13’s played extremely well after their
win the week before. An injury to Nickolas Whitby
in the second half brought an end to the game
with our boys storming home although behind 146. A lot of good judges believe they would have
run out winners if the game had been played
out. Gordon Bradley scored our try and Logan
Pike converted it. All players performed well. Nick
olas Whitby pinched a muscle in his back and will
be fine.
Our Denman-Merriwa Under 16’s played the
undefeated East Maitland and got off to a
nervous start trailing 24-0 at half time, the boys
put it together in the second half out scoring
the opposition 12-8 with Zeth scoring twice. I’m
expecting this team to finish the season strongly.
Kasey Cassar and Kyle McLennan were our best
on the day!
Phil Neale
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Merriwa Pony Club
Last weekend was the Wingen President’s Cup
Day. Merriwa was represented by nine young,
very talented riders.
Emily Ninness riding Chrome was awarded the
Reserve Champion Junior Handler Under 25 Years
and after picking up ribbons in all of her events
was the winner of the 11 and Under 13 Years Girl
Highest Point Score. Nick Morgan riding Cyril was
the Reserve Champion Junior Boy Rider and he
too won ribbons in all his events to take home the
Reserve Highest Point Score Boy 11 and Under 13
years.
face all day. She came home with a big smile
and a bag full of ribbons.
Joji and
Darcy
Taaffe
Isla Murphy
and
Kirra
Green
Emily Ninness on Chrome in the Barrel Race
Jorji Taaffe riding Molly won the Highest Point
Score Girl 9 and Under 11 years while little sister
Darcy was awarded the Reserve Champion
Junior Girl Rider and the Reserve Highest Point
Score Girl. A great day out for the girls and one
of the rear occasions when they ride in the same
age group. There was some hot competition
between them with Jorji coming out on top.
Ben Patterson riding Sadie had his first event in
the 7 and Under 9 years age group and came
home with the Boy Highest Point Score. Kirra
Green riding Lady and Isla Murphy riding Indie
had a ding dong battle all day in the Under 7
Years Girl age group with Kirra getting the upper
hand, being the Highest Point Score winner while
Isla was the Reserve Grade Champion.
Emily, Nick,
Ben
and
Isla
were
awarded the
trophy
for
the Highest
Point Score
Nominated
Team
of
Four.
Mia Morgan had a fun day out on her beautiful big
bay horse picking up a fourth place in her riding
class and being present with the encouragement
award for the 9 and Under 11 Years age group.
Mia has improved immensely this year and is
really enjoying her time in the saddle.
Lilly Martin, at the tender age of four, represented
Merriwa in the Led Classes and had a grin on her
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Merriwa Ringer
Merriwa Polocrosse Club
POLOCROSSE CARNIVAL 2016
Merriwa Polocrosse Club held its annual Carnival
at the Merriwa Racecourse on the weekend of
May 14-15, 2016. Beautiful autumn weather, great
going underfoot after recent rain and plenty of
teams made for a very exciting and successful
weekend.
This year Merriwa Club continued with its Multi
Horse format, and it seems that many of the
players are pleased that we have. Lots of riders
taking the opportunity to bring out some young
horses to give them some match experience. A
total of 31 teams nominated for the weekend in
Men’s, Women’s, Junior’s and Sub Junior divisions.
This was a very pleasing number of teams for
Merriwa, when some other carnivals this season
have been battling for numbers. Players coming
from far and wide including Sydney, Walcha,
Macksville and local Hunter Valley clubs .
Once again with the help of Col Bates from
‘Kingslyn’ the fields were in immaculate condition,
and the going was almost perfect after the recent
rain. In fact, the entire racecourse area looked a
picture. Thanks Col.
31 Teams with our Multi Horse format brings well in
excess of 250 horses and probably as many as 500
people to the town. I’m sure the local businesses
that were open over the weekend noticed.
This year the canteen was once again run by the
Little Athletics committee, with Tash Taaffe and
her band of willing helpers. I am sure that they
had a very successful weekend with the large
crowd that was in attendance, and I did hear
very positive reports from lots of patrons about
the many different items available on the Menu.
Well done and thank you for a job well done.
This year, for the first time ever, Merriwa were
unable to field a team due to the demands on
our very small committee in running a Carnival.
With just five members to do a huge job of putting
on a Polocrosse carnival, we just couldn’t find
time for the luxury of playing at our own carnival.
Patrons and players were kept well informed of
all the action in the finals on Sunday by several
guest commentators, including Mick Fitzgerald
and Lance Anderson. Lance is an Australian
Polocosse Team member and did a wonderful
job of commentating the Men’s Final.
unnoticed by many, but the Merriwa Polocrosse
Club appreciate your efforts very much.
As we all know, no organisation can operate
without the help of generous Sponsors, Merriwa
Polocrosse Club would like to thank the Sponsors
of the 2016 Carnival.
Special thanks to Samantha Carter trading as “The
Braided Brumby”, who personally handmade all
the prizes for the carnival, and actually made a
surprise appearance all the way from Bungendore
to deliver them! Well done Sam. From “Bell Boots”
to “Rope Halters”, there seems no end to the
woman’s talents.
Many thanks to “Kingslyn” Merriwa, Osmond’s
Pump and Water, Merriwa Petroleum and Ag
Supplies, Marsh Carney Saddlery Scone, Merriwa
RSL Club, Merriwa Traders IGA, Hunter Mutual,
Landmark Merriwa, Landmark Townsend Scone,
Elders Merriwa, Caroon Pastoral, Anthea Wright
Vet Service, Virbac Australia, Jon Dadd and Dow
Agro Sciences, and Lion Nathan.
RESULTS
Sub Juniors – Winners – Cassilis Runners up –
Bunnan
Junior – Winners – Bunnan Runners Up – Rosellas
D Open – Winners - Muswellbrook 2
Up - Bunnan 3
Runners
C Grade Open – Winners - Muswellbrook 1 Runners
Up – Walcha 1
B Grade Women – Winners – Quirindi Runners Up
– Cassilis
A Grade Women – Winners – Bunnan Runners Up
- Gulgong
B Grade Open – Winners – Macksville Runners Up
– Quirindi
A Grade Open – Winners – Bunnan Runners Up –
Gulgong
Local players to win horse prizes included –
Clancy Martin - Champion Junior Player, April
Lawler Best No 3 Junior and Lauren Hunt – Best No
2 in A Grade Womens.
Champion Horse of the Carnival – “Efficient”
Ridden by Joe Wamsley, Bunnan.
Bryce Hockings
Thanks also to our horse judges who give up their
weekend and spend their time watching game
after game of polocrosse to choose the best
players in each grade. It is a job that usually goes
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Community Calendar
What’s Inside Your
Ringer?
JUNE
Saturday 4
St. Columba celebrations - Celtic Liturgy and Bring &
Share meal. “St. Columba of Iona” - 6.00pm
School Information
• Annual gathering Anglican Women St.
Artist of the Month
2 Tuesday 7
Peter’s East Maitland
Primary Report
3
Merriwa Central School
3 Friday 10
• Festival of the Fleeces - Opening Night Coming Events
3
Merriwa RSL Club - 6.00-9.00pm
Secondary Report
4
Saturday 11
• Festival of the Fleeces
Year 10 Work Experience Photos 5
• Open day at “Holy Trinity” Festival of the Fleeces
St Joseph’s 8
• Festival of the Fleeces
Sandy Hollow 11 Sunday 12
Community Information
• Men’s Breakfast
Winter Warming Ideas
13 Saturday 18
• Parish picnic at Finnies - Postpone until June 25
Merriwa Pre‑School 14
Anglican News
15 Friday 24
• Messy Church
Merriwa PAH and I Association
15
• Parish picnic at Finnies
Community Notice Board16 Saturday 25
Merriwa Markets
16
Old Boys Rugby League Club
16
Red Cross
16
St David’s Uniting Church
16
In Loving Memory
16
Merriwa Senior Citizens Association
16
Funeral Notice
17
Merriwa CWA
17
Business 19
Merriwa Newsagency
19
Clubs24
Merriwa Sports Club
24
Send your calendar information in before 12 noon Mondays to
Cassilis Bowling Club
25
merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Merriwa RSL Club
25
Sporting26 If you would like your event included in the community calender, wish to
claim a date or interested in placing an advert in the Ringer?
Merriwa Rugby League Football
Club
26
Contact Tina Taylor on 6548 2119.
Merriwa Junior Rugby League
Football and Netball Club
27 The Merriwa Ringer - Merriwa’s only not-for-profit newsletter servicing
the community for 26 years.
Merriwa Pony Club
30
Merriwa Polocrosse Club
31
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