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Issue 32Thursday October 20

2016

Student of the WeekTobias Bowler

Cattle Education Day with Sandy Hollow

Merriwa Central School Kindergarten Ringer

Entertainment at the Garden Ramble

Transition

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Artist: Teianna TaylorYear: Year 10Favoured Medium: Photography

Teianna is a dedicated and passionate photographer who has worked hard to increase her skills and knowledge in many ways. Teianna is a part of our Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media electives. She has recently completed work experience with a professional photographer and represented our school at the Interschool Challenge in the photography section. Teianna takes any opportunity available to extend her photographic practice and has recently won awards such as first placing at the Cudgegong Photography Competition, a Highly Commended in the Murrurundi Photography Prize in the adults Animal/Wildlife section and numerous first and second places at the Merriwa Show allowing her to take home the overall Highest Point Score for her age.

Well done Teianna!

Artist of the Month

Rebecca HopkinsVisual Arts Teacher

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OCTOBERThursday 20 Year 7 2017 transition

Tuesday 25 Kindy transition – 9.00-11.00am

Thursday 27 Year 7 2017 transition

Friday 28 Secondary Interschool Sports Carnival – Muswellbrook

NOVEMBERTuesday 1 Kindy transition – 9.00-11.00am

Wednesday 2 P & C meeting – Merriwa RSL Club, 6.30-8.00pm

Coming Events

Primary ReportSTUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students, who received their Student of the Week awards for Week 1 last Friday afternoon:

Kindergarten: Kirralea Allen Year 1: Shayla Cronin Year 2/3: Summer Turner Year 3/4: Logan BrazierYear 4/5: Emma Khan

FIRST DAY OF BIG SCHOOL

We were thrilled to welcome many new parents and students to Merriwa Central School as our Kindergarten transition program began this week. The new students displayed a mixture of nervousness and excitement as they bravely entered the Kindergarten classroom and began their first tasks at ‘big school’. The students listened attentively to stories, danced to music, ate healthy snacks for fruit break and explored our school grounds. Mrs Martin and myself were very impressed with all our new students’ positive attitudes towards school and we found teaching them was an absolute delight.

Multiple Year 4 and 5 students volunteered to be ever caring ‘buddies’ for our new students. These ‘buddies’ will meet our new students each Tuesday morning and help them to learn our school routines. They will also be familiar faces in the playground who can introduce the new students to other people and encourage them to join in during playtime games.

Our Kindergarten transition program will continue next Tuesday and once again students will attend from 9.00am until 11.05am. They will need to bring some fruit for fruit break, a drink bottle

and a hat for when we go outside into the playground. Mrs Martin and I look forward to seeing our new students next Tuesday.

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FAVOURITE SUBJECT: PDHPE

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Campdrafting and touch football

BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Making it to the 2015 Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association

YEAR ADVISORS COMMENT: Sarah is a friendly and engaging member of the year 8 cohort. She always gives her very best when participating in classroom activities, often scoring top marks in her assessment tasks. Sarah is a positive member of the school community. Recently, she helped with the Little Sprouts book reading program and she excelled brilliantly. Sarah is a well-deserved recipient of Student of the Week. Keep up the great work, Sarah.

Patrick Lomax - Year Adviser Student of the Week Sarah Nairne

Year 8

Secondary ReportYEAR 7 TRANSITION

Last Thursday evening, most of our current Year 6 students and their families participated in a transition evening at the secondary campus. The evening was filled with information, laughter and opportunities to ask lots of questions about Year 7.

Today, Thursday, Year 6 students are having the first of their transition days at the secondary campus, and we wish them a wonderful experience.

FOYER DISPLAY

Each class continues to display classwork on the foyer walls on a weekly basis – this week Year 5/6 are showing their own attempts at art inspired by Kandinsky, a famous Russian artist. Please come in any time during school hours to see some colourful efforts.

KINDERGARTEN-YEAR 6 ASSEMBLY

Our first Kindergarten-Year 6 assembly for this term will be held on Friday, October 28(Week 3), commencing at 2.00pm. Please come along to share in the children’s successes and to view examples of the great work everyone has been doing.

Kate JonesAssistant Principal

ENGLISH/HSIE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Term four is a very active time for the English/ HSIE department at Merriwa Central School. Our Year 12 group may have departed, however, our new Year 12 cohort role straight into HSC work. For these new HSC students the end of term is particularly busy, in fact by the end of Term 1 next year their HSC will be half over!

The Standard English class are beginning with the concept of ‘Discovery’. They will investigate this central concept through the poetry of Robert Frost and support their ideas with ideas from texts of their own choice. They could use film, articles or perhaps a short story. As well as the texts the class will be producing an individual piece of creative writing also based on ‘Discovery”. Next year the class will study a film, a novel and a play.

The Ancient History class, the Art class and the various Business subjects are all hard at work trying to make the best start possible to the new HSC year. It is important for all students to do as well as they can because that benefits the group as a whole.

Yes, the HSC is important but we are still engaging our junior students in a wide range of activities. As we move toward the Yearly exams we hope that students give themselves every opportunity to grasp the many opportunities education gives them. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Year 7 and looking for your first part time job, or hoping to move to a career, or, further study, a solid education is very handy and Merriwa Central School is here for the community.

Neal EndacottEnglish Head Teacher

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WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR? So I can get fit

I HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: I was in ROAR at the start of Year 7FAVOURITE SUBJECT? PEFAVOURITE SPORT? Motocross and Touch FootballFAVOURITE TEAM? BroncosBEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT? Winning a buckle in Junior Stockmans Challange and getting second the following two years

ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS: Do your best

WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? My dad because he is fast

FAVOURITE QUOTE: Go hard or go home!

ROAR ProfileTy RileyYear 8

CAREER NEWS

Country Women’s Association of NSW offers two education grants for students:

1. Hunter River Group Educational Grant to the value of $500.00 is awarded to a student/s entering tertiary education at TAFE, University or a College. They must reside in the bounds of the Hunter River catchment. Mature students may apply

2. Jean Latham Educational Grant to the value of $300.00 is awarded to Year 11 student/s entering Year 12 and residing in the Hunter catchment. If you wish to apply for either of these grants get an application form from Mrs Hegarty

3. Merriwa District Education Foundation: Applications are now open to any students accessing tertiary education at a University TAFE or College. You must reside in the boundary of the old Merriwa Shire. Applications are found on www.cef.org.au

Jobs in Film and Television http://www.media-match.com/usa/media/jobtypes/job-descriptions.php

AIE Applications Open: Applications to study at AIE in 2017 are now open. http://www.aie.edu.au/StudentInformation/Applications

Traineeship opportunities in Sports and Arts now available - AFL Sports Ready is a national traineeship organisation supporting young people with entry level paid opportunities in Sports and Arts (through the Arts Ready program). Currently seeking candidates to apply for these traineeship opportunities through the websites www.aflsportsready.com.auand www.artsready.com.au Alternatively follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN for regular updates

If you have any career questions please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

Merriwa Central School wishes to congratulate Year 12 of 2016 and wish them continued success in their HSC exams and future endeavours

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St Joseph’s Primary School

SEASONS FOR GROWTH

“Supporting your child following the death of someone they love” was the Seasons for Growth workshop held at the end of Term 3 that saw outstanding parent and teacher participation. The visiting presenter was very pleasantly surprised at the level of interest from our school community. The parents and teachers learned a great deal about childhood grief and more importantly had the opportunity to network together. A great book for children was recommended:

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between by Bryan Mellonie

CASSILIS SPORTS WORKSHOPS WERE ONCE AGAIN A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

Cassilis Sports Day was once again a fantastic and worthwhile experience. Our students had the opportunity to participate in skill workshops for a variety of sports whilst interacting with other children their age from several other schools. It was wonderful to see the beautiful manners and sportsmanship shown by all St Joseph students on the day. Many thanks to Cassilis Public School for hosting this wonderful event.

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Year 5/6 - Olivia Collins - for her excellent use of proportion to create a realistic portrayal of Antarctic penguins in Visual Art.

Rebecca Keegan - for demonstrating a clear understanding of the grammar concept nominalisation in English.

Charles Brazier - for his mature approach to learning

Principal’s Awards - Levi Hourn - for his fine efforts to complete his work, even the difficult bits!

Lula Peebles - for very insightful responses in class discussions.

Helen WhalePrincipal

“Talk to the mountains” was the unusual instruction I overheard the Infants teachers giving their students last week. Upon further investigation I was amused to see all the Infants students outside facing the mountains to our west and gesticulating wildly as they practised their speeches in readiness for the Public Speaking competition coming up in Week 3 (October 24). All classes will compete to select finalists for the Regional Public Speaking Competition on the October 31. Parents are most welcome to come along and witness the incredible progress being made by all students in this important part of their English curriculum.

Transition Days have been very well attended by our 2017 Kinders. Last week’s parent session was on “Building your child’s emotional wellbeing and social skills”. The discussion which followed was very useful for parents to gain an insight into the learning students do while negotiating tricky situations with friends. It is useful for them to learn to understand their feelings and the feelings of others and to be guided to become problem solvers rather than being stuck in a blame game.

The next Transition Day will be held on Tuesday November 1. The parent topic will be “Literacy and Numeracy at school and how parents can help prepare their children”. All parents are welcome to attend.

Spirit of St Joseph’s Award for Term 3, was awarded to Patrick Magner. Patrick has shown great maturity at school and in the community. He is always ready to help out whenever he sees a need. Patrick has shown outstanding school spirit in his readiness to participate in the school working bees as well as the behind the scenes work at the Petting Zoo at the St Joseph’s Campdraft and fete. Congratulations Patrick.

AWARDS

Congratulations to our award winners of last week:

Kindergarten - Freya Tomy - for developing good writing skills

Wills Mulligan - for developing good writing skills

Year 1/2 - Levi Hourn - for striving to do his best work in all areas

Nate Brown - for demonstrating great knowledge in whole number activities

Year 3/4 - Sanita Turner - for settling beautifully into our classroom

Alister Fairfull - for his excellent knowledge of different money combinations

DROP OFF AND PICK UP BY CAR

Make sure your children are in an appropriate child car seat that is fitted and used correctly.

Stick to the 40km/h speed limit in a school zone as children are about.

Look for buses pulling out – watch for flashing wig wag lights.

Always park and turn legally around schools. Avoid dangerous manoeuvres such as U-turns and three-point turns.

Always give way to pedestrians particularly when entering and leaving driveways.

Drop your children off and pick them up on the school side of the road in your school’s designated drop off and pick up area. Calling out to them from across the road is dangerous – they may run to you without checking for traffic.

It’s safest for children to get out of the car on the kerb side of the road to be away from passing traffic.

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CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Term 4 has begun in a spectacular fashion. Sports Workshop, last Friday, was a huge success. The rest of Term 4 is shaping up to be just as engaging and challenging. Students are reminded to get the most out of school that they need to come to school as often as possible and at 8.45am. School is very important and, unless an appropriate reason is provided, all students should come every day.

The staff were very proud of his contribution last Friday. Congratulations Tobias. You should be commended for your maturing, respectful and hard- working attitude.

A HUGE WELCOME TO OUR NEW FAMILY

STUDENT OF THE WEEK - TOBIAS BOWLER

Tobias has been awarded the Student of the Week for his impressive leadership skills, ability to work hard in the classroom in all tasks and for being respectful and safe.

In the classroom, he showed developing

independency and the ability to accept advice and listen to feedback to improve the quality of his work. Accepting challenges is very important to gain a deeper understanding of skills taught. Tobias completed all tasks, especially producing a piece of interesting and engaging writing about his holiday. His correct use of speech marks and contributing to discussions during reading showed a sound understanding of what was being taught.

Tobias worked without distracting other students learning and focused on his work when the room was unsettled. He was encouraging to all students. One example was from a lesson on throwing and catching last Wednesday.

Last week he was a great role model for our other students by showing that it’s important to listen to staff, effectively problem solve with peers, show initiative by helping to organise the classroom and sports equipment ready for Sports Workshop. He happily did each task that was required of him and acted in a safe manner.

Tobias showed that he valued his role as school captain by taking it upon himself to practice saying the coaches’ names on their certificates before the Sports Workshop presentation so he was able to say them clearly and without mistakes.

people and enjoys gardening. Levi, Year 1, loves playing soccer, building and playing with his friends and Caleb, Year 3, loves playing Xbox games, building tree houses out of wood and playing with his friends.

It is fantastic to see our school grow and we are very proud of what Cassilis can offer the students and their families.

WOW...WHAT AN AWESOME SPORTS WORKSHOP!

I hope all our students have woken up well after resting their tired muscles.

The Cassilis Sports Workshop has been one of the highlights of the school year for 28 years!

Friday was another awesome success with 160 students participating in 8 different sports.

All students enjoyed the day and spoke about their favourite activities and having a fun day out with their mates.

Days like this take a huge amount of planning and work so many thanks to the coaches- Wayne Burgess (touch footy), Katrina Hodgson and Rikki Frazer (caveman hockey), Christine Scott (Zumba), Tash Taaffe (athletics), Wayne Hill and Phil (League), Kylie and Bill (Mudgee Martial Arts), Carolyn and Russell Rigby (orienteering), and Andrew Fearnly, Callum and Matt (Mudgee soccer).

Thank you to the ever amazing and dedicated Cassilis staff who ensured that all students had a safe, highly enjoyable and successful day.

Thanks to the Cassilis P and C who ran the canteen and cooked the BBQ lunch. All the money raised goes to helping each student at this

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Caleb, Levi and Eleyce and their parents Miss Teale and Mr Davis.

Eleyce, in Kindergarten, loves to draw

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school. Thank you to all the staff and families that provided cakes, slices or biscuits for the canteen to sell. Thanks also to our families and staff who purchased the food from the canteen or donated some money as they took some remaining food home at the end of the day.

Thank you to Keith and Denise for ensuring the school presented at its best and safest. The Upper Hunter Shire Council did a great job mowing the grounds around the school and adding to safety by placing additional signs around informing the vehicles to be extra cautious of children. Last, but definitely not least, thank you to the students from Sacred Heart Coolah, St Joseph’s Merriwa, Martindale, Sandy Hollow, Ulan and Cassilis who brought their energy, smiles, positive attitudes and respectful behaviour.

We will see you all again next year on October 13!

Here are some comments from our athletes:

• At Sports Workshop my favourite sport was martial arts because I got to kick. Gordie

• At Sports Workshop I did caveman hockey. The reason it is called that is because the stick is like the big wooden club that they hunt with. My favourite sport was orienteering because I got to punch the paper. It was fun! Kaelyn

• At Sports Workshop I did six sports. My favourite was touch football because it was fun and I was good at it. Banjo

• On Friday Cassilis Public School hosted the annual Sports Workshop. My first and most favourite event was martial arts and my second favourite sport was Zumba. I thought that martial arts would be harder but it wasn’t. I picked up on it quickly and really loved it. Georgia

• On Friday, the Sports Workshop was held at Cassilis Public School and my favourite sport was caveman hockey because we got to act like caveman. I used the long and padded sticks to hit the ball. The day was off the charts because it was the most fun I have ever had. I was lucky to participate. Dylan

• Cassilis Public School has Sports Workshop every year. Last Friday I did caveman hockey with Miss Frazer and Miss Hodgson. We had a stick with a foam bit were you hit the ball. My

favourite sport was martial arts because I got to learn karate. Skylah was watching me do Zumba and she started to dance too when she was in the canteen. I saw my friend, Laura, who I see every year. Sports Workshop was an amazing day and it was nice to catch up with friends who I have met before. I was so lucky that we got to have this sort of event. Sophie

• On Friday Cassilis hosted the Sports Workshop event. There were eight different types of sports. There was caveman hockey, athletics, touch football, soccer, rugby league, Zumba, martial arts and orienteering. My favourite sport was rugby league and my second favourite was caveman hockey. The day turned out really well and all the school made it but sadly not all students did. I think everyone made new friends from different schools. I made a new friend from St Joseph’s whose name was Charlie. Overall the estimation of people was about 160 at school on Friday. Sports Workshop was a phenomenal day and we were so lucky to be able to participate in this event. Tobias

• The best part of the Sports Workshop last Friday was martial arts because they showed us how to defend ourselves. It was awesome how the lady let me hold the soft sword. Another great part was Zumba because the lady showed us some really cool dance moves. The most important part of the day was to have fun. Brooke

Congratulations to the following students on their achievement at last week’s assembly:

IMPRESSIVE WORK AWARD

Banjo Heycox – For overall dedication to improve in all areas of learning

Rachel Bibby - For her creative writing style and improvements in using correct punctuation

UNIFORM AWARD

Kaelyn Rondel and Isabelle Bowler for wearing their Cassilis u n i f o r m with pride in a neat and tidy manner.

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CASSILIS SPORTS WORKSHOP

Another wonderful day was held at Cassilis Sports Workshop last Friday. It was perfect weather for many sporting activities.

The children participated in a variety of activities such as orienteering, soccer, martial arts, athletics, Zumba, touch football, league and caveman hockey. All activities were presented by a qualified instructor who kept the children on their toes while demonstrating techniques and skills needed to perform the tasks.

The sportsmanship and participation of all students indicated what a fabulous day it was.

I would like to thank our parent drivers for taking the students, as without your help such events would not happen. Thank you also to Cassilis Public School for inviting us to such a well organised event.

SPORTS AWARD

Sophie - For her impressive tennis skills and being a happy, active and fair participant.

Ben - For improved enthusiasm and effort in all sporting activities .

READING AWARDS

Dylan for his excellent involvement in reading activities with the book ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’.

Katie BurgessPrincipal

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FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS

Our Fundamental Movements program will continue in the mornings to help promote our sun smart procedures. Please ensure that your child has an appropriate wide brim hat each day.

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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

We welcome George Thompson, Charlie Ward, Jeremiah Raines, Marlii Peters and Attalica Nichols to our Kindergarten Orientation program for 2017. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays and for the next 7 weeks.

EDUCATION DAY - ST JOSEPH’S ABERDEEN

On Wednesday October 12 we went to Aberdeen School to participate in a Cattle Education Day. During the day we participated in many activities, such as:

Preparation – We washed the steer with a hose and shampoo. We learnt how to get the poo off the steer and wash its tail to make it untangle and become fluffy. When getting the water out of the steer the scraper must go in a downwards direction and under the belly towards its bottom. We took Bullseye up to the blow dry area where we learnt how to comb the steer downwards and across towards the head. We got the blow drier which has two switches ½ and full. You use ½ when not drying completely. We had a go at clipping the steer. To do this you comb the hair upwards to cut the guard hairs off.

Parading – When holding a steer you put your hands like you are riding a motorbike. You need to put 1 or 2 fingers under the nose lead so you can hold his head high and use it like a break. You need to keep your eyes on the judge most of the time. When standing the steer needs to be kept square not stretched out. It is important to stand in front of the head by the side so the judge can see the whole steer and you. To keep the steer calm you need to scratch their stomach and brisket.

Judging – We judged two heifers based on how they walked and if they were feminine. You judge a heifer on how deep the stomach is so as there is a lot of space for a calf. It is important to have wide hips so the calf can be born easily. A heifers udder should have teats all the same length. We presented an oral on which heifer would make a better cow.

Andrew Harris, Dustynn Turner, Reece McCandless and Rowdy Walters

BOOK BARGAIN

Don’t forget to grab a bag of books for a gold coin donation. All the money raised goes to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, which aims to put books into the homes of indigenous families in the remote areas of Northern Territory.

Christina DarlingtonPrincipal

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Tuesdays of Term 4

If you know anyone who is interested in starting their child at school next year

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Welcome to Term 4! Our Term 3 holidays were a blast at Merriwa Activity Centre with so much going on for the many that attended.

During the holidays we visited Battery Rock to explore. Miss Nikki spent time researching with help from Mark at the library. We then made a quiz for the children to complete. A big congratulation to Peter Hagley for his great listening and drawing skills. Peter answered all questions correctly and presented a detailed diagram of the rock formation.

Also during the holidays we visited the Merriwa Train Station where we enjoyed morning tea before having a guided tour by Mr Brian Baker. Mr Baker was full of information including history on some of the local families. He included photos for the children to look at.

After visiting the train station we were off to the Bottle Museum for a quick look. The children were amazed by how many bottles were on display, but the bottles that were of most interest were an old vegemite jar and a tiny coke bottle.

From here we went onto the Merriwa Historical Museum where we were met once again by Mr Baker and Mr Michael O’Neil. We seperated into two groups for the tour. Both men were full of interesting information and was a pleasure to have them as our guides. Thank you both so much for your time and patience on the day. It was enjoyed by all, big and small.

This term brings some new enrolments. It is great to see new faces in the centre. Don’t forget if you need after school care or vacation care its

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Quick Cook for One

SPANISH EGG

Serves: 1

Time to make: 45 mins, prep 15 mins, cook 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

• cooking oil spray• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped• 1 green onion, finely chopped• 1/4 red capsicum, deseeded, diced• 2 small cooked potatoes, sliced• 1/2 x 400g can no-added-salt chopped

tomatoes• 95g can tuna in spring water, drained• 1 tablespoon coriander paste• 1 egg• chopped parsley, to serve• baby spinach salad, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Spray a frying pan with oil and cook onion and capsicum over medium heat until softened.

Step 2 Add potatoes to pan. Cook for 3–4 more minutes, until potatoes are cooked through.

Step 3 Add tomatoes, tuna, and coriander paste to pan. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 4 Spoon mixture into a small ovenproof dish. Make a well in the centre and break egg into well. Bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately, with a baby spinach salad.

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With chickens laying at this time of year, eggs are often in abundance (except in my house), quick meals are often required. Why not try this recipe?

With the weather warming up nicely, there’s no better place to be than the backyard. October is a huge month in the patch. With so many varieties to plant, you’ll be struggling to get it all done. So, welcome to October, a fine time to be in any sort of garden. Remember to use all your senses in the garden. Watch for pest issues, feel for soil moisture, smell your soil, and… most importantly… taste the fruits (or vegetables) of your labours. Let’s get into it…

WEEDING

Weeding is a great job to do at this time of year. Cut down the competition between your tasty treats and these space invaders, and tidy up your patch. It may sound tedious, but it’s incredibly rewarding. While the kids are on school holidays, why not give them a “buck a bucket” for each bucket of weeds they remove? It gets them out in the sun, having fun and learning about nature.

TOMATOES

It’s time to plant everyone’s favourite – tomatoes. By now your soil should be good and ready, so head to the local garden centre, pick a few varieties, and get going. This is the moment we have all be waiting for. Don’t forget their mates Basil and French Marigolds. They are great companions, and no tomato patch is complete without them.

SUNFLOWERS

Now is the time to plant some sunflower seeds. Find a sunny spot where you would like to see some happy sunflowers later in the year, and plant the seeds to double the depth of the seed. Cover lightly with dirt and wait… they’ll be popping their heads up in no time!

REMEMBER TO MULCH

Top up mulch on your veggie patches, herb gardens and ornamental beds. Choose a sustainable, low environmental impact mulch that will enrich your soil as it breaks down.

Consider a green manure crop to add some life and love to an overworked garden. At this time of year, try clover, pigeon pea or soybean. This will improve your soil incredibly and you’ll find it well worth the effort. Young wheat is great too, it is used to make wheat grass… an incredibly vile tasting but very beneficial health tonic. Green manure crops, including clover, barley, millet and wheat are good to go now to improve that dormant veggie patch and get ready for next season’s heavy feeding plants.http://www.sgaonline.org.au/october-in-your-patch/

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DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday Monthly: November: 2.00pmMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: October to November: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday October to November: 7.30am

Garden Ramble - October 22 and 23Coming Event - Friday - November 25 - Christmas Street Stall and Large Raffle - Ladies Guild

PEW REFLECTIONS LUKE 18:15-30

Entering the Kingdom seems to be quite a challenge according to Jesus. Here we have two exemplary kingdom of God categories; children and those who leave everything.

When Jesus heard the orders given by his disciples, he corrects them in front of those being sent away. He will bless them. The disciples have underestimated Jesus on this one. They are ASSUMING that what they are doing is expected. Surely they form a protective barrier from lesser work? But Jesus does not see it this way and makes it abundantly clear. Blessing the children is kingdom work of the highest order-“… to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs”

And then a ruler appears. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”

His question actually missed the point of Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom with regard to children in the preceding verses. Throughout this passage, the Messianic kingdom on earth is I view – not heaven itself. That’s what the Jews in that day were looking forward to. This obviously is the backdrop behind this question from the rich young ruler. Being rich, it makes sense to him that a law-abiding rich guy should fit nicely into the framework of this Kingdom of God which he equates with eternal life. Jesus’ reply is similar to his other calls for discipleship. But in actuality, no-one I know suggests that one can only be saved by selling everything and following Jesus in full-time Christian service. Therefore it is clear here that this discussion isn’t really about going to Heaven, but rather kingdom-on-earth living. So you see, you do not need to take a vow of poverty to be saved. You just need to live your life as close to the tenets Jesus lived by and taught, loving God and loving your neighbour as yourself.

Please come and lend your support by visiting as many gardens as you can this weekend. You will find something to eat and drink and buy at each one, and if you are Julia Hardy’s garden at 2.00pm on Saturday, you will hear the didgeridoo being played by Adrian Parker. What a treat!

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Botanical Beauties – Breathtaking Views”

JIM AND CHERYL BOYS - 92 Vennacher Street, Merriwa

The garden of Jim and Cheryl was planted in 2004 when they bought their 3/4 acre block. It took 12 years to establish, and is now a delightful area with many and varied flowering shrubs creating ‘garden rooms’ linked by meandering pathways; interspersed with open lawn and nooks and crannies with garden seats which catch the sun on cold days. There is plenty of provision for hot summer days with shaded spots in which to stop, look and listen, as this garden is a haven for birds, lizards, frogs and other wild creatures. Turn a corner and you’ll come across a fishpond with a small waterfall, which was built by Jim, as were other unique garden features. The vegie patch is overflowing with greens thriving on well mulched soil. Established fruit trees add to their food production. This garden draws you in.

Refreshments and handmade soap for sale.

‘DEEP DENE’ - Ruth Wurcker - Scone Road, Merriwa

2km north

This is a garden to lift your spirits.

Ruth had always wanted to plant trees. When she first came to Deep Dene, 17 years ago, there was hardly a tree in sight. It was a bare rocky knoll with a beautiful view of the Liverpool Range to the north. She envisaged turning the area into an environmental habitat for herself and the wildlife of the area. A family of wallaroos and a flock of magpies have accepted her invitation, providing entertainment and birdsong.

Over the years, with the help of James Constable, friend and keen gardener, a charming and naturalistic environment has been created. Together they have planted a forest of native trees and shrubs on the slopes and an ‘enchanted’

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wood of deciduous trees near the house. James will be available all weekend to discuss the difficulties they have overcome. Parking is available near the entry gate; the garden is at the top of a short uphill walk. A shuttle car will be provided to take some visitors up the track.

Refreshments will be available. Plants for sale.

‘BUCKARINGA’ - David and Julia Hardy - Avocado Road, Merriwa

11km NW

Keep your garden small or you will have no fun at all; sage advice given to Julia long ago. The advice went unheeded. However she does manage to enjoy her rambling country garden that has seriously overlooked areas among the paths and nooks where you can have an adventure. The orchard and vegetable garden get regular attention and scant water through summer, while everywhere else just manages with mulch and well trained deep roots. It is almost twenty years since the dozer leveled the paddock, and planting started on mounds for windbreaks. Mulch and compost keep the soil friable and help retain moisture. Julia, horticulturist, will talk about composting/mulching. Plants/Refreshments for sale. Adrian Parker didgeridoo recital 2.00pm Saturday.

‘BOW COTTAGE’ - Bryan Baker - 6151 Golden Highway, Merriwa

11km west, over Bow Creek.

This garden is set In the historical grounds of Bow Cottage. The home is one of the oldest in the Merriwa district; built in 1899 replacing a wooden building as Bow Hotel. A hotel operated at Bow from 1870 owned at that time by Edmund Egan until 1923 then owned by George and Florence Wicks. The hotel closed and a Post Office with Telephone Exchange opened for the next 54 years until the automatic telephone connections arrived. The Wicks family were the owners for that period. Since then it has been privately owned.

The overall theme is aimed at complementing the history with a mix of cottage plants, roses and iris. The plan strives to have some colour for most of the year. You get a ‘picture’ each time you go around the corner. There are a number of relaxation areas, bantams scratching and bird aviaries.

The water feature includes many goldfish and in warmer weather the water lilies make an attractive show

A sausage sizzle will be provided at this property.

IS IT A DIDGERIDOO, OR IS IT A DIDJERIDU?

It’s not every day the people of the Merriwa district have the chance to hear the rich and vibrant sound of a didjeridu (didgeridoo), being played close to home. It is a sound which mystifies and enchants those who hear it. The origins of the didjeridu can be traced back through time to ancient rock art in Arnhem Land, where it was depicted in ochre paintings rendered by Aboriginal artists. *

Local talented artist, author and musician, Adrian Parker, will give us the opportunity to listen to one of the most popular and dynamic instruments in the world when he presents a didjeridu recital at ‘Buckaringa’, the property of David and Julia Hardy, during the Merriwa Garden Ramble weekend. Garden ramblers will be able to catch up with Adrian and one or two of his didjeridus in David and Julia’s garden at 2.00 pm on Saturday October 22.

Adrian will not only demonstrate the playing of the didjeridu, he will also talk on its antiquity, how it is created, and the techniques required for playing this popular and dynamic wind instrument.

He will talk about his time spent with Aboriginal people in Kakadu and Arnhem Land and how he came to learn to play the instrument.

Children will be given the opportunity to “have a go”, and the best performer will receive a prize that will give inspiration to learn more about this fascinating music.

The didjeridu is a source of inspiration, creativity, relaxation and meditation,* and the beautiful garden at ‘Buckaringa’, with its backdrop of the ancient Range, will enhance the feeling of timelessness.

*Quotes above from Adrian Parker’s book “Didjeridu Dreaming”.

Ted Finnie

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The Merriwa Bushman’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association would like to inform the public that the new date has been set for November 5 and 6, 2016.

All prior entries have been destroyed and will start again with a new open date to be October 17. Contact the Secretary - Megan Richards on 0427 437 743 for further information. For more information please call Megan on 0427 437 743.

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There has been an important change to the booking arrangements to use the cars. Hunter New England Health now require our clients to get confirmation from their Tamworth office.

Anyone wanting to use our service still phone us on 6548 2653 or come into the office. They will be asked if they are able to drive themself or have a friend who can drive them. If “no” they will be given the Tamworth phone number to get confirmation of the booking. We will be advised normally within 30 minutes and we arrange a pick up time with the client.

If you can self drive or with a friend you need to do so and can claim through IPTAAS. A claim of 22 cents per km if the return trip is 200 or more kms.

This process started from October 1 and so far is working very smoothly.

If you need more information please phone the office between 9.30am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

Bryan Baker

Non Emergency Medical Transport

Ladies, feeling like some friendly company, then come along to our next dinner meeting on Thursday October 27, at Caroline’s Cafe.

TIME: 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinner

RSVP: Jenny Johnson on 6548 2509 by Monday 24 October 2016.

New members are most welcome.

Lucky Door prize is donated this month by Barbara Campbell and the raffle prize donated by Bev Telfer.

Any donations of pens, pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, rulers and small notebooks for our “Learning Locally” bags are always greatly appreciated.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are dressing in PINK to show our support. Pink hat, pink bow, pink socks, pink dress, pink shoes? THINK PINK.

Julie Smith

Merriwa VIEW Club

Merriwa District Progress Association are holding their October meeting on Wednesday October 26 at Merriwa RSL commencing at 6.00pm.

If you have any issues about Merriwa, please come and tell us about them.

Contact Beron on 6548 2245.

Beron Arden-Wood

Merriwa District Progress Association



Thank YouMy sincere thanks to the good fairy that left chickens, cake and salads for me on Friday. They are very much appreciated.

Pat Kirkby

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: Tuesday November 15

Time: 6.30pm

Where: Merriwa RSL Club Games Room

Anyone wishing to join and all current members welcome.

De Patterson

Merriwa Pony Club

Merriwa CWAFUN, FASHION AND FOOD DAY

CWA Merriwa held a Spring Fashion Parade “Fun, Food and Fashion” on Thursday October 13 at the CWA Rooms in Bettington Street. A good crowd attended and the models displayed a range of clothing which looked great at bargain prices. Thank you to everyone who participated making the day a great success. All in all we raised $885.00, included in this amount was a generous donation of $100.00 from Trinity Markets, this money will go towards buying a special wheel chair for Kaylee McLean. Thank you again for your support.

Barbara Campbell,

Kaylee McLean, Jessica Fullick,

Jean Price

Models Margaret

Wright, Vicki Hanson, Barbara

Campbell, Leanne Fenwick

1. 1) HUNTER RIVER EDUCATIONAL GRANT to the value of $500.00 tenable by a student entering Tertiary Education, whether TAFE College or university and resides within the bounds of the Hunter River Group. Mature Age students may apply and the Grant will be awarded on a needs basis.

Students entering Tertiary Education - please supply a letter of recommendation from the Principal or Deputy Principal or your Year Advisor

Mature age students – please supply a letter of recommendation that will support your application

2. JEAN LATHAM EDUCATIONAL GRANT to the value of $300.00 tenable by a Year 11 student entering Year 12 and residing within the bounds of the Hunter River Group.

Applications close December 11.

CWA IS COMING TO TOWN

CWA Merriwa branch is hosting the one day annual general meeting and conference of the Hunter River Group of CWA on Thursday October 27 at the Merriwa School of Arts. Hunter River Group includes approximately 26 branches and nearly 700 members and a number of branches will be represented on this day. This will be the 90th Hunter River Group conference and AGM, and the theme for the day “Return to the Roaring 20’s - High Fashion including Hat and Gloves”. Some participants, including guests speakers, will be arriving on the day, participants may be dressed in 1920’s outfits so if you see anyone looking slightly lost or seeking help please make them welcome in Merriwa. This is a good opportunity to highlight what a wonderful place Merriwa is to live.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the CWA Merriwa Branch will be held on Monday November 14 starting at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street, Merriwa.

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. More information at Merriwa Branch CWA.

Penelope Fenley

THE HUNTER GROUP OF CWA OF NSW HAS TWO EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR 2016

It is very easy to apply and we encourage all students that fit the criteria to fill out the application form and return it to your local branch secretary of the CWA.

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Merriwa RotaryAt a recent dinner meeting, we had two guests from Central Africa undoubtedly a first for our club.

The talk which one of them gave was about things we rarely hear about, in places which we mostly know very little about.

Our guests are with a United Nations program which assists refugees from war ravaged countries of central Africa to settle in countries where they can live a safe life. Australia has committed to accepting some of these people.

The aim of the organisers is to find rural places where the local population is prepared to accept them and have them settle in unused cottages, ideally with space to grow their own food supplies. Such refugees would be, hopefully largely self sufficient, prepared to accept work whenever the opportunity presents and be able to have their children educated in the safe environment of a rural Australian area.

Such clusters of settlers, in groups of up to ten families, are already functioning in other areas.

RANZE

Our club will, this coming weekend, host a briefing day for students and their parents from all over our Rotary District who are partaking in this exchange program.

THE ROTARY MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA AND SWEEP NIGHT

Write this in your diary....

Cup Eve October 31.... The Venue - Merriwa Sports Club.

All welcome to come along. We shall have another reminder in next week’s Ringer..

Mark Smith

REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK MERRIWA SPRINGTIME SHOW OPEN RING RESULTS 2016

Continued from Issue 31.

SHOW HUNTER HACK over 15H ne 15.2H

Lauren Parkinson - Fanforen Chillie

Colette Crothers - Oakleigh Foonis

SHOW HUNTER HACK over 15.2H ne 16H

Lee Halpin-Bishop - LHB Royal Windsor

Britteny Couling - Be C Panache

CHAMPION Lee Halpin-Bishop – LHB Royal Windsor

RESERVE Britteny Couling – Be C Panche

OPEN GALLOWAY HACK over 14.2hh and ne15hh

Susan Kershaw - Lonepine Georgia

CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION GALLOWAY HACKS

Susan Kershaw - Lonepine Georgia

MARE OR FILLY ne 12.2hh

J Askew - Radford Lodge Daydream

MARE OR FILLY over 12.2hh and ne13.2

H Bishop - Karlana Applause

MARE OR FILLY over 13.2hh and ne14.2hh

M Graham - Beckworth Magic Ruby

GELDING over 13.2hh and ne14.2hh

G Dally - Beckworth Magic Myth

L McGill - Westlake Star Struck

CHAMPION G Dalley – Beckworth Magic Myth

RESERVE L McGill – Westlake Start Struck


K Thomas - Cherrington Rose Bouquet


K Thomas - Diamonds Of Potter Park

GELDING over 12.2hh ne 13.2hh

Nadine Finney - FS Majestic Dignity

GELDING over 13.2hh ne 14.2hh

L McGill - Westlake Star Struck

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CHAMPION L McGill – Westlake Star Struck

RESERVE Nadine Finney – FS Majestic Dignity

RIDDEN RIDING PONY over 12.2hh and ne 13.2hh

H Bishop - Karlana Applause

RIDDEN RIDING PONY over 13.2hh and ne 14.2hh

G Dally - Becksworth Magic Myth

C Warner - Beckworth Magic Moments

L McGill - Westlake Starstruck

RIDDEN ASP ne 12.2hh

Ava Peel - Koorana Millions

RIDDEN ASP over 12.2hh and ne 13.2hh

Tia Thomas - Cherrington Rose Bouquet

RIDDEN ASP over 13.2hh and ne 14.2hh

C Scicluna - Viewbank Barrista

C Warner - Beckworth Magic Moment

N Finney - FS Magestic Dignity

CHAMPION C Scicluna – Viewbank Barrista

RESERVE C Warner – Beckworth Magic Moment

CHILD RIDER OVER 13YRS and U15YRS

Georgia Dally

Milly Graham

Maddison McGill

CHAMPION G Dally

RESERVE Milly Graham

NOVICE PONY HACK

I Uren - Cassie

O Uren – Minty

INTERMEDIATE PONY HACK

Kimba Thomas - Diamonds Of Potter Park

OPEN PONY HACK ne12hh

Ava Peel - Korrana Millions

OPEN PONY HACK over 12hh and ne 12.2hh

O Uren – Minty

OPEN PONY over 12.2hh and ne13hh

A Nivison - Smithfields Toy Dancer

I Uren – Cassie

OPEN PONY over 13.2hh and ne14hh

M McGill - Westlake Starstruck

C Scicluna - Viewbank Bariista

CHAMPION A Nivison – Smithfields Toy Dancer

RESERVE M McGill – Westlake Startstruck

CHILDS PONY

Ava Peel - Koorana Millions

L McGill - Westlake Starstruck

C Scicluna - Viewbank Barista

CHAMPION Ava Peel – Koorana Millions

RESERVE O Uren – Minty

NOVICE SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

A Maben - Amaranda Jackson

OPEN SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY over 14h ne 14.2hh

A Maben - Amaranda Jackson

OPEN SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAYS over 14.2hh ne 15hh

M McGill - Bayview Crown Prince

Suzanne Kershaw - Lonepine Georgia

CHILDS SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

M McGill - Bayview Crown Prince

G Maben – Amaranda Jackson

ADULTS SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

S Kershaw - Lonepine Georgia

CHAMPION M McGill – Bayview Crown Prince

RESERVE A Maben – Amaranda Jackson

OPEN HACK over 15.2hh ne 16hh

Dennis Family – Schiling

CHAMPION Dennis Family – Schiling

LED GELDING

Ava Peel

Ainsley Maben

CHAMPION Ava Peel

RESERVE Ainsley Maben

WESLSH A LED GELDING

Gill Family - Primrose Park Caraway

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CHAMPION Gill Family – Primrose Park Caraway

WELSH B LED WELSH B PONY MARE 4YRS and OVER

Kimba Thomas - Cherrington Rose Bouquet

LED WELSH B GELDING U4YRS

Karen Thompson - Bamborough Bright Lights

Pepperall Family - Valley View Phantom

CHAMPION Karen Thompson – Bambrorough Bright Lights

RESERVE Pepperall Family – Valley View Phantom

LED WELSH C/D MARE OF FILLY

Lauren Parkinson - Dacamore Dixie Chick

CHAMPION Lauren Parkinson – Dacamore Dixie Chick

LED PART BRED WELSH PONY MARE OR FILLY

Joanne Askew - Radford Lodge Daydream

LED PART BRED WELSH GELDING

Nadine Family - FS Majestic Dignity

CHAMPION Joanne Askew - Radford Lodge Daydream

RESERVE Nadine Family - FS Majestic Dignity

LED PART BRED APSB GELDING

Nadine Family - FS Majestic Dignity

CHAMPION Nadine Family - FS Majestic Dignity

RIDDEN AUSTRALIAN PONY

Ava Peel - Karana Millions

Ainsley Maben - Mamaranda Jackson

RIDDEN WELSH A

Gill Family - Primrose Park – Caraway

RIDDEN WELSH B


Isabelle Uren – Crisma

RIDDEN WELSH C/D

Lauren Parkinson - Dakamore Dixie Chick

RIDDEN PART BRED WELSH

Nardine Finney - FS Majestic Dignity

RIDDEN PART BRED APSB

Nardine Finney - FS Majestic Dignity

ADULT RIDER 17yrs and U25

Abbie Dennis - Schilling

Jemma Green – Zambrotta

ADULT RIDER 25yrs and U40yrs

Rebecca Hedger - Levy Miss Congeniality

Suzanne Kershaw - Lonepine Georgia

ADULT RIDER over 40yrs

Lee Halpin-Bishop - Royal Windsor

Collette Crothers - Oakleigh Phoenix

CHAMPION Lee Halpin-Bishop - Royal Windsor

RESERVE Abbie Dennis – Schilling

INTERMEDIATE HACK over 15hh

Georgia Dalley - GL Valentino

J Dryden - Wirrum Premonition

OPEN HACK over 15hh ne 15.2hh

J Dryden - Wirrum Premonition

OPEN HACK over 15.2hh ne 16hh

Georgia Dalley - GL Valentino

Dennis Family – Schilling

OPEN HACK over 16hh ne 16.2hh

Rebecca Hedger - Levy Miss Congeniality

OPEN HACK over 16.2hh

Lisa Parry – Zambrotta

ADULTS HACK over 15hh

Dennis Family – Schilling

CHAMPION Georgia Dalley – GL Valentino

RESERVE Rebecca Hedger – Levy Miss Congeniality

NOVICE SHOW HUNTER PONY

Isabella Uren - Naomi Valley

Olivia Uren – Minty

INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER PONY

N Finney - FS Majestic Dimity


SHOW HUNTER PONY ne 12hh


SHOW HUNTER PONY over 12.2hh ne 13hh

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SHOW HUNTER PONY over 13.2hh ne 14h

Georgia Dalley - Rathowen Shanessey

N Finney - FS Majestic Dimity

CHILDS SHOW HUNTER PONY


CHAMPION Georgia Dalley – Rathowen Shanessey

RESERVE n Finney – FS Majestic Dimity

OPEN PONY ne 12.2hh


OPEN PONY over 12.2hh ne 13hh

Isabella Uren - Namoi Valley Crisma

OPEN PONY over 13.2hh ne 14hh

Chloe Scicluna - Viewbrook Brista

Kimba Thomas - Diamonds Of Potter Park

CHAMPION Chloe Scicluna – Viewbank Brista

RESERVE Kimba Thomas – Diamonds of Potter Park

OPEN GALLOWAY HACK over 14hh ne 14.2hh

Camilla Thompson - Clemson Tuxcedo II

Chloe Scicluna - Klempson Gracelands

OPEN GALLOWAY HACK over 14.2hh ne 15hh

Matilda Uren – Shelby

CHAMPION Camilla Thompson – Clemson Tuxcedo II

RESERVE Matilda Uren – Shelby

SUPREME LED – G DALLEY – BECKWORTH MAGIC MYTH

SUPREME CHAMPION SHOW HACK – G DALLEY – BECKWORTH MAGIC MYTH

SUPREME CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HACK – D DALLEY – RATHOWEN SHANESSEY

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDER – LEE HALPIN-BISHOP

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WWW.MERRIWANEWSAGENCY.COM.AUAs I mentioned last week, this term I am going to be inspiring (or inundating) you with marvellous ideas for Christmas this year. Do not forget that we LAY BY so now is the perfect time to start getting ready for December. Life is so much more relaxed if all of your shopping is finished before December starts!

This week I am focusing on GAMES. They make a great Christmas present as they not only make for much hilarity on Christmas Day, but they can be a source of fun for many years to come!

SCRABBLE

This time-honoured successful game is a great way to test your vocab and be inventive. This Special Classic Edition contains the classic original playing board, as well as timber letter tiles and racks. This is the classic version that was first sold in England in the 1950s. This will become as treasured by your family as it’ is for millions around the world.

RUMMIKUB

Moving on from letters to numbers! This is the family game that is never the same; it is a cross between Rummy and Mahjong. It is a game with a difference, and great for those who like a bit of competitive spirit. The racks click together to form a container to hold all of the tiles, making it easy to store and travel with.

BEANIE BOO FRIENDS GAME

Beanie Boo’s are highly collectible and immeasurably cute. They now have their own range of board games! This game teaches children the skills of colours, shapes and numbers, as well as memorisation. It is a great game for younger - they are learning but have so much fun that they do not even notice!

THREE LITTLE PIGS

This fabulous game by Orchard Toys is a high quality game that is designed for young children. The aim is to build the houses before the big bad wolf tries to blow them down. Orchard Toys focus their games on encouraging children to communicate, share and play together. They designed this game to develop number recognition and counting.

MONOPOLY DEAL

This is the card version of the classic game. It is great for car trips, holidays, random Tuesday nights, rainy days, hot days, cold days, for those who love card games as opposed to board games, those who have limited storage space. This card game comes in a bright red, hard plastic case that will keep the cards in good condition. It is fast-dealing, card-stealing fun!

LETS GO FISHING

This colourful, noisy fun game is the perfect gift for your siblings’ children! This is because you do not have to keep a noisy game in your own home, but get to see the joy of the faces of children when they open it on Christmas Day. It has the added bonus of antagonising (just a little) your brother or sister- and that is always a little bit fun!

PHONECARDS; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone

Cash or Eftpos only.Leanne Hook

Merriwa Pharmacy

and celebrating the outstanding contribution that unpaid carers make to our nation.

Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy. National Carers Week provides you with a chance to show your appreciation and to learn about carers and caring in Australia.

This year, National Carers Week is asking you to offer your thanks to carers and help build a carer-friendly Australia by showing carers how much they count. Anyone at any time can become a carer, and National Carers Week is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

According to the Carers Australia website, in 2015 there were over 2.8 million unpaid carers in Australia. Over 28% (770,000 carers) are primary

LET’S SHOW WE CARE

Sometimes we all need a break from our daily chores, but none are more deserving of a break than carers – dedicated, tireless, and often unpaid. National Carers Week, October 16-22, is about recognising

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carers, which are those who provide the most informal assistance to another individual.

Carers are a vital part of Australia’s health system, and are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems. The estimated replacement value of unpaid care provided in 2015 was $60.3billion, which is more than $1billion each week. It is estimated that in 2015 carers provided 1.9billion hours of care.

Females make up the majority of carers, and represent 69.7% of primary carers and 56.1% of all carers. In 2012, 38.9% of primary carers reported spending an average of 40 hours per week or more caring, while 19.5% of carers spend between 20 and 40 hours. Carers are unsung heroes, and contribute so much to our collective communities. However, they often face serious challenges. In the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index Survey which was conducted in 2007, carers were shown to:

• Have the lowest collective wellbeing of any population group investigated

• Have an average stress rating that is classified as moderate depression

• Be more likely to experience chronic pain than is normal, and are highly likely to be carrying an injury.

According to a 2012 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers, primary carers were significantly more likely to have a disability themselves – 37% of primary carers have a disability, compared with 16% of people who are not in a carer’s role. Carers are also very socially isolated. In 2012, only 47% of carers who provided care for 40 hours per week or more reported participation in at least one cultural or physical activity away from home.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of primary carers in 2012 resided in a household with a low gross household income. The median gross personal income for a primary carer was $400.00 per week, and for a non-carer was $600.00 per week. Some 55% of primary carers are on a Government pension or allowance, and 54% of primary carers have difficulty meeting everyday costs as a result of a caring role.

Many carers are young men and women. In Australia, 150,000 carers are young carers who are under the age of 18 years. These young people may be providing care for a parent, partner, sibling, their own child, relative, or friend. Many of these young carers indicate that caring is a positive experience for them. However, research clearly indicates that when not adequately supported, their own health and wellbeing can be seriously affected.

A carer-friendly Australia is one where unpaid carers are recognised and supported during and after their caring role, across all spectrums of society. It is our job to ensure that we have a carer-friendly Australia where everyone, including carers, has a fair go. You can make a difference by offering your thanks today to carers on the National Carers Week website (http://www.carersweek.com.au/make-a-pledge/). This will only take 1 minute and is easy to do online. The National Carers Week website provides details and suggestions for other ways that you can also get involved this National Carers Week (http://www.carersweek.com.au/getinvolved/).

You can get more detailed information on Carers from the Self Care Fact Card titled Carer Support available from Merriwa Pharmacy. Other Self Care Fact Cards and information sources may also be useful depending on individual circumstances – ask your pharmacist.

Robert Smith

FOR SALEBrandt Supercharged Grain Auger

52 Foot x 8”

Hydraulic Controlled Auger Mower

$9000.00 + GST $900.00 - TOTAL $9900.00

HE Mobile Field Bins 30 T Capacity

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$ 5000.00 + GST $500.00 - TOTAL $5500.00 EACH

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FOR SALE - LAYER PULLETS16 week olds (Isa Browns) - $18.50 each

12 week olds (Reds) - $17.00 eachFrom Merriwa Petroleum and Ag

Wednesday November 2 at 9.30am

Phone 6548 2071

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Phone: 6548 2499

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Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

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MERRIWA HEALTHYENVIRONMENT

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CARING FOR OUR LAND, OUR WATERAND THE AIR WE BREATHE

Contact: Graham Brown 6547 6048 Ted Finnie 6548 5171

Visit: www.merriwa.nsw.au Clubs and Groups

Electrical ContractorsAir Conditioning ~ Home InstallationsRefrigeration ~ Electrical Accessories

Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher Paykel, Electrolux) ~ White Goods ~ Appliances

C.J & J.M Vero & SonsPhone: 6548 2303

Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies Only)102a Bettington Street, Merriwa

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

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SchoolsC

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Catholic Parish Merriwa & Cassilis

WEEKEND MASSES St Anne’s Merriwa

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

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

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

Merriwa Anglican Parish.

Holy TrinityMerriwa

9.00am Sundays10.00am Fridays

Short Bible Study

7.30am Mon, Wed, Fri

Morning Prayer

St ColumbiaCassilis

11.00am every 2nd and 4th

Sunday

Contact: 0429 996 769

Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local Priest

Services

141 BETTINGTON ST MERRIWA NSW 2329

PHONE:65482078 FAX: 65482063

CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY THOMPSON

*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/DUNLOP

*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Hunt MWA Pty LTd Licence No:41446

Merriwa Pharmacy

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Phone 6548 22136548 2042

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One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking

Stationary and greeting cards - inexpensive, full range

Computer and technology itemsMobile phones, starter kits and

recharge vouchers

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

POST OFFICE

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

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Jayne CroninSenior Vice: Tori SimmonsJunior Vice: Yvonne McNaughtSecretary: Krichelle KhanTreasurer: Anna Whaley

MERRIWA SURGERY

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8.30am to

6.00pmSaturday by arrangement.

DR EMAD JASEMFor all your medical needs.

For appointments please call the surgery on

6548 2305

St Davids

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

11.00am3rd Sunday at 6.00pm

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

Peter Campbell - 6548 5126

Uniting

Vennacher Street Merriwa

Church

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: [email protected].

[email protected] www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

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

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

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at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Enquiries to: President: Barbara Campbell

Phone: 6548 5131 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: [email protected]

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

Supporting the Smith Family

-A VALUED PART OF THE SMITH FAMLY-

Meet 4th Thursday of each month

Visitors are always welcome

Enquiries to:

President: Julie Smith - 0429 197 397

Secretary: Elaine Sparrow - 6548 8560

MERRIWA TOURIST WELCOMING CENTRE &

MEN’S SHEDArts, Crafts, Farm Produce!

Clean toilets!CENTRE:

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

Every Thursday10.00am onwards

President: J AlkerSecretary: E ShipwayTelephone: 6548 3201

MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL &

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Pre-School is for 2 – 5 year olds

Open Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm Ph: 02 65 482 083

Email: [email protected] MAC is open for 5 – 12 year olds. Open Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & 9am – 5pm School Holiday time.

Ph: 02 65 482 082 Email: [email protected]

BUYING LOCALSUPPORTING LOCALEMPLOYING LOCAL

Ph/Fax: 6548 2375131 Bettington Street

Merriwa

M A MACCOUNTING

Email: [email protected] Skype: mamsydney

Website: www.mamandco.com.au

Professional Accounting Solutions

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

Appointments only

Cloud ComputingAccounting & Taxation

Strategic PlanningEstate & Succession Planning

Merriwa Ringer

For appointments please phone6532 5013

Hunter Medical Practice

Merriwa and DenmanMonday – Friday 8.00am –

6.00pmMerriwa

Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie Streets

Denman51 – 53 Ogilvie Street

PH: 6376 1002 Open every day 5pm

www.merriwashow.com.auPat Ryan - President

Toni Jones - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

16 to 18th September!ccc

2016Merriwa

SpringtimeShow

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MERRIWA JUNIOR LEAGUE AND NETBALL

CLUBPresident:

Andrew Jamieson

Vice President:Murray Wright

Junior Vice President:

Andrew Webster

Secretary:Elaine Sparrow

Treasurer:John Sparrow

MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

President: Robert Smith 6548 2213Secretary: Emily HallTreasurer: Krichelle Khan

Day - Night Competitions

Junior CompetitonsCourt Hire

Vice President: Hannah Walmsley

Merriwa Touch Football

Wednesday NightsJunior and Senior Comp

President: Cassie PorterSenior Vice President: Trent CooperSecretary: Tina Taylor

For more information contact 0428 485 177 or 0447 219 193.

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President – Andrew ConstableSnr Vice President – Gaynor

BlackadderJnr Vice President – Cynthia

MorganSecretary/Treasurer - Matthew

MorganPublicity Officer - Jessyca Morgan

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

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

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

& DISTRICTLITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

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 Welcomeph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015e: [email protected]

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’SCAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Roger Moore 0427 153 446

Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

5 & 6 November 2016 [email protected]

Est. 1946

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

Clare Martin President 6548 2201

De Patterson Secretary 0416 194 501

Christine Riley Treasurer 0427 412 128

Meets each Tuesday at the Merriwa Sports

Club

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Merriwa Inc

4 x 4m Marquee for Hire

6548 2025

2016 ROSTO OLIVES MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES

JUNE LONG WEEKEND SINCE 1990

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2016 A Family & Community focused event.

Phone: 6521 7046 or email: [email protected] www.upperhuntertourism.com.au

MERRIWA SSAA & APA

Range facilities and Fire arm testing available

President: Nathan TelferSecretary: Phil MartynContact 6547 6031 for

information

Shooting weekends 2nd and 4th weekend of the

month

MERRIWA RACES

Race Club President - David Alker

Contact - 0427 482 095

Vice Presidents - Peter Bishop and Paul Frampton

Race Day for 2017 is

April 22

Merriwa District Progress Association Inc

SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION

WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meets every 4th Wednesday at Merriwa RSL at 6:00 pm Phone Kim on 6548 3060 Or Beron on 6548 2245

Merriwa Cricket Club

President: Craig Drury - 0477 125 937

Senior Vice President: Murray Wright -

0428 482 394Secretary: Sonya Drury -

0459 541 450Treasurer: Mike Curtis

Merriwa Ringer

Merriwa Sports ClubClubs

New

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

6.00pm

Tuesdays - Rotary meets - 7.00pm for 7.30pm

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

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

Saturdays - Monster Raffle. Tickets on sale at 6.15pm drawn 7.00pm, 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

OCTOBER 30WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday Raffle October 15Saturday members draw no 154, was not won – next week $150.00

Winners Jackpot not won - next week $400.00

Dinner: Des SnelgroveBowls Raffle: Robert Whaley Free Tickets: Ken Bevan

Sunday Raffle October 16

Members draw, no143, was not won – next week $350.00.

Please note: Saturday raffle will commence at 7.00pm.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice of Annual General Meeting will be held on October 23 at 11.00am.

Annual report is available at the club for members

WOMEN’S BOWLSCongratulations to all bowlers and friends who played in the fun afternoon of bowls.

Winners were Adele Fear’s team.

Raffle was won by Adele.

The winners of Lucky Chairs was Sheila Cottle, Ean Cottle, Noel Barwich, Philomena Constable.

Thank you to everyone for the cakes, slices etc for the lovely afternoon tea.

COMING EVENTS

Mudgee Mixed Social Friendship Day - Tuesday October 25. Contact Joy Hancock 0418 213 150 or leave your name on the board at the Sports Club

Murrurundi Charity Day is Wednesday November 2

Claiming the Date - Lady Bowlers and Social Bowlers Christmas Dinner Wednesday December 7, 2016. More info at a later date so watch the Ringer.

Loretta CooperMENS GOLF

The Mens Golf Championships were held over the last two weekends, with some interesting and unique results. A grade a close affair with three combatants, Rob Patterson, Michael Cooper and Patrick Williams, Rob winning with 253, Michael on 254, with Patrick on 255, Although close, unfortunately the a grade affair had about as much excitement as a devon sandwich. The standard wasn’t the best. B grade however was the showpiece, with an excitement machine by the name of Alexander Kean, carving up the course and streaking home to victory with a combined score of 243 over 54 holes, not far behind him was the evergreen David Taylor on 249, showing up the a graders, Paul followed with 273, then came Andy Carrigan on 278. C grade champion is another trophy along with his matchplay mantle to go to the pool room for Max McNaught, with an impressive 287 followed by Andy Medway on 295, Foobio on 296 then came John Greenwood on 308.

Many thanks to all the sponsors for the event, Thanks also to the curators for keeping the course

TWILIGHT BOWLS

Every Friday night from 6.00pm.

Everyone welcome – bowlers and non-bowlers.

Libby Gear

Merriwa Ringer

FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES

The Member of the Week was $55.00 and was unclaimed by Stacey Anderson and is $60.00 next week.

The Joker Draw was $2029.00 and was unsuccessful for Ceclia Ellingford and is $2163.00 next week.

Wednesday Pizza nights are back on with local made Pizza and Garlic Bread from 6.00 - 8.00pm.

Fridays with Snack Bar, Raffles and Joker Draw.

Saturday afternoons are free pool and music afternoons from 3.00pm-5.00pm – ½ price drinks plus bar snacks.

Hilary Parker

Cassilis Bowling Club

The Members Lucky Badge for $2150.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 580, this week jackpots to $2200.00.

The 7.00pm draw for $160.00 was not won, the number was 183 this week it jackpots to $180.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $120.00 was not won the number was 705, this week it jackpots to $140.00

The Thursday badge draw for $180.00 was not won the number was 669, this week it jackpots to $200.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $1200.00 was not won last week the number was 446, 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/16/04092.

COMING EVENTS

THINK PINK – The Think Pink Tribute show is back on Saturday November 5, tickets are now on sale from the bar at $25.00 per person, tables of 8 and don’t wait till the end date we have limited seating.

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

ANNUAL GENERAL REPORT

The Annual Report is available at the bar for financial members.

‘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.

Matthew Morgan

Merriwa RSL Clubin top condition, thank you to Loretta Cooper for the sandwiches on Saturday.

Next weeks event, will be an ambrose event, from 12.00pm Saturday all golfers welcome, As always any enquiries, please call Patrick on 0417 462 767.

Patrick Williams



Merriwa Ringer

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Merriwa Ringer Directory A quick reference guide to all that support the Merriwa Ringer

Alexander Downs 6548 5170Australia Post Merriwa 6548 2042Brodie’s Cutting Edge 6548 2499Cassilis Bowling Club 6376 1002Cassilis Public School 6376 1009CJ and JM Vero and Sons 6548 2303Community Mutual Merriwa 6548 2651Country Womens Association 6548 3274Craig MacPherson Haulage 6548 2663Custom Made Kitchens 6548 2025Di’s Clothing Patch 6548 3023Festival of the Fleeces 6548 2109Fire and Rescue NSW 6548 2005Gummun Place Merriwa 6548 2111Hunter Local Lands Service 6548 2282IGA Merriwa Plus Liquor 6548 2315MA MacDonald 6548 2226Max’s Country Cuts 6548 2375Merriwa Activity Centre 6548 2083Merriwa Anglican Parish 0429 996769Merriwa Auto Electrical 6548 2114Merriwa Bushmans Camdraft 0427 437 743Merriwa Catholic Parish 6548 2086Merriwa District Education Foundation

6376 1052Merriwa District Progress Association

6548 2245Merriwa Healthy Environment Group

6547 6048Merriwa Junior Rugby League and Netball Club 6548 8560Merriwa Little Athletics 6548 5002Merriwa Newsagency 6548 2031Merriwa Central School Primary 6548 2101 Secondary 6548 2119Merriwa Central School P and C 6548 2246Merriwa PAH and I 0498 378 500Merriwa Pharmacy 6548 2213Merriwa Pony Club 0427 412 128Merriwa Pre-School and Kindergarten

6548 2083Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

6548 2844Merriwa RSL Club 6548 2157Merriwa Sports Club 6548 2028Merriwa Tennis Club 6548 2910Merriwa Touch Football 0427 391 337Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre and Men’s Shed 6548 3201Merriwa Tyre and Service Centre

6548 2078Merriwa VIEW Club 6548 8560M Nutt Contracting 6548 2004Non Emergency Medical Transport

6548 2653NSW Farmers Association 0455 455 760Rotary Club Merriwa 6548 2025Russell’s Earthmoving 6548 2246Sandy Hollow Public School 6547 4521Sporting Shooters Association 6547 6031St Davids Uniting Church 6548 5126St Josephs Primary School 6548 2035Trinity Markets 6548 2323Upper Hunter Shire Council Merriwa

6540 1100Welderup 6548 2500

EMERGENCY SERVICESIn case of emergency call 000

or 112 for mobile services

Police (Admin only) 6548 2203Police Mobile 0408 293 423Police Assistance 131 444Fire (Admin only) 6548 2005Hospital - MPS 6532 5000Rural Fire Service 1800 081 166SES Emergency 132 500Merriwa Rescue Squad 6548 2538Hunter Medical Practice - Dr Noman Jawaad 6532 5013Merriwa Surgery - Dr Emad Jasem

6548 2305

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Merriwa Cricket ClubWhat a glorious day for a game of cricket! Round 2 took us back to Belltrees Cricket Ground, with perfect weather, picturesque surroundings and friendly rivalry.

Belltrees won the toss and got off to a steady start before Will Gell and James Armstrong struck for a couple of quick wickets, keeping them at 3/78 at drinks in the 18th over. Unfortunately they were able to up the pace in the second half of the innings, ending their 40 overs with a total of 215 runs. Will and James continued to be their biggest threat with Will finishing his 8 overs with a very economical 2/14 and James 3/36 off his eight. It was good to see a lot of effort in the field cutting off extra runs but sadly also several missed chances from dropped catches. Something for us to work on a training over the coming weeks.

It was always going to be a tough ask for us at the crease. James and Jon Osmond settled in well and it was not until the 12th over that we lost our first wicket. We continued to chip away at the total with a good contribution from John Maben with a quick 26 of 23 deliveries. Will Gell (13) and Murray Wright (12) also contributed and it was another great start from Hunter Hood (11) who is showing a lot of promise this season. All up we managed 115 of 37.3 overs. It’s great to hear so much talk amongst the players identifying areas to work on and planning strategies for upcoming games.

This week’s Players Player was James Armstrong for his all round contribution with bat and ball. The encouragement award went to one of our new members, Jye Woodward who endlessly chased down balls in the field showing good speed, agility and lots of enthusiasm.

This coming Saturday October 22 we have our first home game of the season at Merriwa No 1 Oval against Rouchel. The boys have been working hard to have the pitch ready and we’re all looking forward to a home game. The match starts at 1.00pm and we’d love to see some supporters on the sidelines.

We’re also hoping to make a special event of our last game before the Christmas break - December 17 against Belltrees. Lots of planning underway so keep the date free! More information to come.

Merriwa Cricket Club is very grateful to all the sponsors who are supporting us this year. Those confirmed so far are:

• Merriwa Sports Club • Thousand Guineas Beef/Tullatula Partnership• Osmond’s Pumps and Water Solutions• Welderup Pty Ltd• Royal Hotel Merriwa• Merriwa Engineering Pty Ltd• Trio Angus• Cassilis Park• Rosto• Frampton Farms• Gundibri Pty Ltd• Blooms Pumps and Irrigation• Elders Merriwa• CRT Merriwa

Your valuable contribution to our club helps towards functional and stylish team shirts for our players, much needed protective, playing and training gear for our club kit, ongoing maintenance of our pitch & equipment and administrative costs.

We are always excited to welcome new sponsors so feel free to contact our President Craig Drury, team captain Jon Osmond or any of the team if you’d like to be involved.

We are looking forward to our first home game on 22nd October and hope you will come and enjoy the afternoon with us.

Sally Gilbey

SportingN

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Merriwa Junior Rugby

ClubLeague Football and Netball

We would like to thank all those that cooked for our street stall during the holidays. We also had a 100 club running that day which was completed at the Presentation Day.

First Mark SparrowSecond Loreen PorterThird Alyssa Carrall

Kellie Porter

Merriwa Ringer

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

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

Email: [email protected] Web: www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.auALL MATERIAL DUE 12 noon MONDAYS

OCTOBER

Friday 28 • Messy Church - Parish Hall - 3.30pm

NOVEMBER

Friday 5 • Merriwa Campdraft

Saturday 6 • Merriwa Campdraft

Saturday 19 • Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - 7.30am

Friday 25 • Anglican Guild - Christmas Street Stall and Large Raffle

• Messy Church - Parish Hall - 3.30pm

What’s Inside Your Ringer?

Artist of the Month 2Primary Report 3Merriwa Central School 3Coming Events 3Secondary Report 4St Joseph’s 6Sandy Hollow 10Quick Cook for One 13Quick Cook for One 13Anglican News 14Community Notice Board 16Merriwa Campdraft 16Non Emergency Medical Transport 16Thank You 16Merriwa VIEW Club 16Merriwa District Progress Association 16Community Notice Board 17Merriwa CWA 17Merriwa Pony Club 17Merriwa Rotary 18Merriwa PAH and I Show 18Business 22Merriwa Newsagency 22Merriwa Pharmacy 22Clubs 28Merriwa Sports Club 28Cassilis Bowling Club 29Merriwa RSL Club 29Sporting 31Merriwa Cricket Club 31Merriwa Junior Rugby League Football and Netball Club 31

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