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‘Shark Boy’ photo takes world stage By Sarah STOKES LOCAL lad Eden Hasson made a big splash last week after a close encounter with a great white shark along with world media headlines. Eden, 10, from Salamander Bay, was surfing at Samurai Beach in Port Stephens with his sister Olivia and brother Archie. It was the last surf of the day and Eden’s father, Chris Hasson, was taking photos from the rocks. In Eden’s words, “I caught a very good left hander, I dropped down the wave and as I went up for a re-entry I saw a dark shadow. I wasn’t sure what it was so I forgot about it.” Meanwhile, Eden’s dad had spotted the dark shape lurking beneath the

‘A close encounter’! Photo by Chris Hasson

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‘Shark Boy’ Eden Hasson FROM Page 1 surface in one of the photos. He had a quick look at the photo and realised it looked like a shark.

Chris shouted to his son, telling him to get back to the shore. He said he was shocked but didn’t want to scare his son, in case he came off the board. The shark was about 50 metres out and estimated to be a juvenile of about 2.5 metres.

Various shark experts have looked at the photograph and agree it is almost certainly a Great White Shark, including Peter McCabe, a well respected Newcastle surfer. Mr Hasson said that there had been a large group of stingrays in the ocean, which the younger sharks

find a real delicacy. He told News Of The Area, “I’m surprised it went international. It’s a positive story about an amazing photo.” The Hassons, who are keen surfers, have not let it put them off surfing. Eden went straight back in the water the next day.

Chris likened it to driving your car: “You put your seatbelt on and you don’t worry about having an accident.” “Everyone high-fived me and started calling me Shark Boy,” Eden Hasson said.

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A Rough Landing By Jo FINN THE Australia Day boating conditions were not ideal for regular Bay spearfishing enthusiast Laurie Seddon, but things got a whole lot rougher on Mr Seddon’s trip home. Mr Seddon was driving back from Nelson Bay, his crew in separate cars, when a “wayward young driver” fishtailed across the road and impacted the side of Mr Seddon’s boat with the front of his vehicle. “I managed to get out to the shelf and back and then I got cleaned up on my way home,” Mr Seddon said. Mr Seddon told News Of The Area he saw “some real crazy [stuff] in the rear mirror and then the boat skidding down the road before hitting the grass and rolling over”. “After I checked the other driver, I went back and surveyed

the damage,” he said. “A lot of people had stopped to help, so we managed to get the boat back on the trailer, gathered up all my debris and limped for home.” Following a career that has involved many stressful encounters, Mr Seddon’s main concern was for the other driver who was a P-plater and “very traumatised” by the accident. His secondary concern was for his boat, affectionately known as “the Battered Sav”, which is now split from transom to front and “probably a writeoff”. The trailer was also described as “critical” along with some other colourful words that this paper is unfortunately unable to print. The spearfishing fraternity were quick to offer their condolences on social media, with friends saying they were

“sorry for his loss” but also keen to find out whether he had caught anything. For the record, “no Marlin were sighted” 55km out to sea, but the crew did spot one on the surface on their return home. When asked how he was

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THE Probus Club of Port Stephens celebrated Australia Day 2017 with their annual Family Picnic at Sunset Beach. The very welcome and much-needed rain scared off a few members but it cleared up just in time for a very pleasant 4pm start. The Australia day afternoon saw a lot of fun, frivolity and fellowship with colourful outfits of varying degrees. “David Wilson was a standout in his yellow suit and green shirt, which was very Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi with a little bit of competition from Geoff and Jim,” Ann Gibson, Publicity Officer, told Bay News Of The Area.

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The ladies looked smartly traditional in their patriotic red, white and blue. Members sang a wonderful rendition of the National Anthem with the help of the Gibson grandchildren. “There was a fine rendition of ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ by the usual girly suspects and as all good fun, you just had to be there to appreciate the sentiment and the talent,” Ms Gibson said. The next meeting is on the second Thursday of the month, 9.30am at Nelson Bay Bowling Club and everybody is welcome. You can visit the Probus Club of Port Stephens website for information and to see more photos from the day: www. probusclubofportstephens.org.

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Six Port Stephens residents and groups have been honoured with Port Stephens Annual Awards at this year’s Australia Day.

SIX Port Stephens residents and groups have been honoured with Port Stephens Annual Awards at this year’s Australia Day celebrations in Port Stephens. Acknowledged for their ongoing contribution to the community, nominees and Award recipients were recognised in a ceremony at Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace, as well as Fly Point Nelson Bay. The Citizen of the Year award was taken out by Hazel Grey, who has given over 60 years’ service across a wide variety of organisations, including the Red Cross, RSL, CWA and Raymond Terrace Baptist Church. Medowie Christian School alum and Youth Parliament Representative Carissa Maher was the deserving recipient of Young Citizen of the Year. Living with a chronic illness, Carissa has used the opportunity provided through the Youth Parliament to speak about the struggles of daily life with people living with invisible disabilities. Beginning his martial arts journey at the age of seven, Tony Gillespie has taken out Sportsperson of the Year, having brought Taekwondo and fitness to over 100 students. At the beginning of 2016, Tony also started teaching martial art to people with a disability. Peter Murray accepted a Port Stephens Medal on behalf of Boat Harbour Parks and Reserves Committee, and Tomaree Accommodation Services Inc. also received a Port Stephens Medal and was represented by Pamela Raeburn. A third Port Stephens Medal was received by David Sams.

Mayor of Port Stephens Bruce MacKenzie said the Annual Awards are a great opportunity to come together and thank those who do so much for our area. “Australia Day is a time for us to celebrate what’s great about our community and the people who positively contribute to our region every day,” he said. “This year’s nominees have worked in a range

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Crowds flocked to the Bay By Jewell DRURY

THE rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds as they flocked to Fly Point for Australia Day 2017. The morning began with the Australia Day Parade under bleak conditions but flags were held high and there was a smile on everyone’s face as the day unfolded. Hunter School of Performing Arts Marching o Phot ery Gall line On

Australia with our National Anthem being sung loud and proud. The official ceremony took place with a Welcome to Country. The announcement of the recipients of the Port Stephens Annual Awards, the Citizenship Ceremony and affirmations were all part of the patriotic day. The Riddled Liver Band echoed iconic Aussie tunes

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Band kicked off the entertainment followed by professional rockers, The Riddled Liver Band. Moonshadow TQC Cruises gave back to the community, taking all six vessels out on the Bay as a measure of goodwill with all children cruising for free. The Bay Bootscooters line dancers kicked up their heels showing us how it was done, followed by a Salute to

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throughout the entire program with the day culminating in Robyn Yvette’s Dance Centre in a Grand Finale. An undercover Food Court kept everyone dry while eating lunch, with Nelson Bay Rotary providing an Aussie barbecue. It was great to see that Port Stephens Council provided free Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags as well as ice blocks and chips for children. Free pony rides were a great hit with a giant slide and jumping castles for children. The RAAF honoured the day with a Flypast. The Alpaca & sheep shearing demonstrations with Dean Shearman from Shearman Livestock and Contracting, with his baby animals, kept not only the children focused but mums and dads too. All day markets saw more than 90 stalls, and a beautiful display from Port Stephens Classic Automobile Association of vintage and classic cars brought a little bit of Top Gear to Nelson Bay. JD’s World of Magic and the Australian Reptile Park Shows and educational talks all proved popular with the children. It was great to see Displays by the Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigade, the Spinners and Weavers and the RAAF Cadets who, all freshly ironed and spit polished, looking like the Airmen of tomorrow. Starshine face painting were kept busy and Airbrush tattoos saw most children with their own unique tattoo at the end of the day. Just down the road Birubi Point Surf Club Lifesavers were kept busy as many braved the rainy day to have their traditional Australia Day Swim at Birubi Beach.

Liv Weston, 5, and Evie Weston, 3, were all smiles.

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q Dean Shearman, Shearman Livestock and Contracting, with sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations brought “Click Go the Shears” to Australia Day.

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My little girl started school this week and I’m at a loose end. It’s the first time my house has been kiddie-free since she was born. Help! Mrs VT, Pindimar Dear VT, I CAN remember the exact moment when I realised I needed to stop being a stay-at-home mum and go back to work. It was when the storyline of Bear in the Big Blue House became important to me. I was gaining one plot, but losing another. Those first weeks, armed with a briefcase and a breast pump, were hard. Being separated from your offspring is no walk in the park, whether it is because you are returning to work or study and they have to be put into childcare, or they are starting school and the nest is suddenly empty. A lot of this comes down to that unfortunate condition known as ‘mother guilt’. We are guilty when we go to work and we are guilty when we don’t. We are particularly guilty if, like you, we feel as though we have some free time on our hands. Don’t you worry, VT. In no time at all you’ll be whipping up 24 choc-chip cookies, teaching voluntary ethics classes and driving to three different inter-school activities in one day, because schools love parental involvement and if you’ve got a void, trust me, they’ll fill it. Having your little cherub at school can initially involve a period of grief. But then, one day, you’ll say, “I’ll miss you, sweetheart”, and you’ll try not to let her see that little skip in your step as you hotfoot it home. And then you’ll put on a load of washing, clean the house in one hour instead of the usual five, and dance around in your husband’s Y-fronts, singing into a candelabra like you’re Tom Cruise in Risky Business. And that, VT, is when you know you’ve reached the ‘acceptance’ stage of the grieving process. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Embrace the Future OPINION

BAY News Of The Area was invited to the 8th Annual Eminent Residents Awards at Harbourside Haven on Australia Day and there were more than 70 residents in attendance. The Award Ceremony was a part of the Australia Day festivities to honour those eminent residents who volunteer tirelessly, adding to the other residents’ happiness and comfort whilst living at Harbourside Haven. “The Eminent resident awards are by election from other residents and are kept secret until the day of the ceremony,” Cath Gridland, the event’s organiser told Bay News Of The Area. The tradition has been going for 10 years and the winners have their names placed in gold lettering on the honours board in the foyer of the Recreation Hall. Harbourside has residents who have recently hit the 100 year mark as well as many in their mid to late 90s, all of whom engage in the various activities, including croquet at the centre. Two Awards were presented by the Chairman

q Gerry Mohan, Chairman of the Board at Harbourside Haven, presents the 8th Annual Eminent Residents Awards to Ms Lillian Townsend and Ms Joy Hart. Photo by Jewell Drury of the Board, Gerry Mohan, and the winners were Lillian Townsend and Joy Hart. Joy Hart began life in Mascot and moved to Harbourside five years ago. Ms Hart loves joining in everything and took on the huge job to organise the library and is now a full-time volunteer librarian. Asked what Joy likes best about village life, Joy told Bay News Of The Area, “I love having no worries, I have good neighbours and friends in the village and Shoal Bay is a beautiful place to live.” The second recipient was

Lillian Townsend. Ms Townsend was born in Weston and moved to Harbourside 10 years ago and began teaching art to the Harbourside residents. Lillian also volunteers at the Hospital as a Pink Lady taking the afternoon teas. She also volunteers at most functions and loves her life at Harbourside Haven. “Where do you get such wonderful staff from? I have never heard a snarl or an unkind word from one of them,” Lillian told Chairman, Gerry Mohan. “What makes Harbourside

themselves, a mess tent and sleeping tents for everyone. It looked like a tent city, and the troops were extremely proud of their hard work and impressive results. The morning after the camp set-up, activities commenced in full swing, bright and early. Over the course of the camp, Scouts participated in water safety lessons, canoeing, archery, camel riding, horizontal bungee, scouting activities on survival, free time swimming in the river and using a giant water slide. One night, the Scouts were treated to a movie on the big screen under the stars. Another night, all scouts

and their leaders slept out in a dairy paddock among the cow paddies under their self-made hutchies consisting of a tarp and pole, demonstrating great skill and technique in doing so. During the closing parade, one Scout was presented with an Australian Scout medallion. The award is the highest level badge work achievable for the Scout section, and therefore a very special moment as not many Scouts achieve this level Medallion. The closing parade was a colourful night, with a display of fireworks and a disco that the local cows enjoyed. This year’s Corroboree was the first for the new

Corroboree under the Stars By Rachael VAUGHAN

EVERY year the Hunter and Coastal region holds a five day Scout camp. This year it was located at Lostock Scout Camp on the Paterson River, in the farm lands near the Barrington Tops. The Corroboree, as it is known, began on the 18 January with a fun-filled camp set up. The camp is based on the patrol system, with Troops camping Jamboree style. Each troop is formed by combining local scout troops on a District basis just as scouts do for a Jamboree with those troops responsible for setting up a kitchen for

unique is not only our wonderful residents but our wonderful staff who are just average, blue collar workers, who know how to treat others with love and respect,” Gerry Mohan replied. Harbourside Haven is certainly a place where the residents feel a sense of safety, love and friendships within their community. Catering on the day was by the residents and their families revealing more of the bonds of this inclusive community. District Scout Leader for Port Stephens, Dennis Conroy. Dennis told News Of The Area, “This camp was a great way for the youth to get out and learn new life skills and enjoy the activities along with meeting new youths from other districts who will become lifelong friends. “It was certainly way better than sitting at home in front of a television, playing video games.” “Life is about getting out of your comfort zone and learning new things, and the youths that attended this camp did just that,” he said. For information on your local Scouts, please visit http://www.nsw. scouts.com.au/.

Dear News Of The Area,

I’M on holidays from Sydney and read the Meg Drury comments regarding what Australia Day means to her (“What Does Aussie Day Mean to You?” News Of The Area 26 January 2017). I must say I’m pretty sick and tired of these types of comments being put out there. Thank God these people are always in the overwhelming vast minority. You can’t change the past. Wouldn’t it be more productive to accept the “now” and “embrace the future” of this great nation and its people. Mark Stagg Sydney

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To Beat It program’s Healthy Lunch Box sessions as part of kindergarten orientation. The free sessions provide ideas and tips on quick and easy ways to pack a healthy lunch box boosting fruit and vegetable content for cancer prevention and saving money on the weekly grocery shop. Hunter Nutrition Project Officer Clare Murphy said

AS the new school year gets under way, Hunter parents are seeking opportunities to save on the cost of school lunches while still packing delicious fare kids love to eat. More than 1600 Hunter parents have taken part in the Cancer Council NSW Eat It

favouring fresh foods over packaged goods and boosting fruit and vegetable content were easy ways to make lunch boxes budget-friendly. “Processed snacks are much more expensive per kilogram than fruit and vegetables, so when it comes to packing school lunches, fresh is best,” she said. A healthy lunch box

Transition to Work TRANSITION to Work, a branch of Workskil Youth, is a great service designed to support young people aged 15-21 years on their journey to employment. The service has a strong focus on practical intervention and work experience to build a young person’s skills, confidence and readiness to engage in employment. Young People can be referred to Transition to Work services through different pathways, reflecting the differing circumstances of each individual. One pathway is by being referred by a local Transition to Work provider through the Department of Human Services when income support is first claimed.

Another pathway to Transition to Work is when the young person registers directly with a provider and the third way is by being referred by a job-active provider. This is a Commonwealth Government funded service and Nadine Potter, The Transition to Work Manager from the Nelson Bay Office, services the Tomaree Peninsula, Raymond Terrace, Singleton and Muswellbrook. “Part of my job is to provide help for the young person through education courses to complete Year 12 or gain a qualification above, as well as giving them access to training programs, education support and employment opportunities,” Nadine Potter told Bay News Of The Area. Ms Potter has worked

Healthy lunch box combinations. in employment services for more than 15 years and is passionate about helping young people find employment. “I love seeing the change in a person, after having no confidence and then after gaining work skills, walking out of here and into employment, beaming with a new found confidence,”

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Nadine Potter said. If you are a business owner and require staff, the service offers apprenticeships, traineeships or shortterm work trials. Workskil can help you with eligible placements which attract a Youth Wage subsidy. For more information contact your local Workskil office.

q Nadine Potter, Transition to Work Manager, is passionate about helping young people find employment.

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two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables a day can help prevent one in six bowel cancer cases,” Miss Murphy said. “Eating the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables also reduces your risk of oesophageal, lung and some mouth and throat cancers.” For free workshop information and bookings, recipes and tips go to eatittobeatit.com.au.

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Eat It To Beat It’s free Fruit & Veg Sense workshops to show parents how to make simple, budget-friendly changes to household meals, such as modifying a stir fry recipe to reduce expensive meat ingredients and increase cheaper vegetables. “This simple switch will make the meal better for you and your hip pocket,” Miss Murphy said. Eating more fruit and vegetables was important for good health and cancer prevention. “A fibre-rich diet including

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OOSH places falling short By Rachael VAUGHAN

q MP and Shadow Minister for Early Education Kate Washington meets with Mother Emma Gordon at one of the few OOSH centres in Port Stephens.

WORKING parents face an extra hurdle in Port Stephens when trying to make their working schedules fit in with school aged children requiring before and after school care. Across the whole of Port Stephens area, over 6,000 children compete for just 396 OOSH (out of school hours) places. In the Tomaree Peninsula region specifically, around 1,800 students compete for 143 approved before and after school care places. This is approximately one OOSH place for every 12 students requiring care. As the new school year begins, parents who have been unable to obtain care for their children are faced with the struggle of juggling

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work commitments whilst ensuring their children are safe before and after school. With OOSH places in such high demand, and the fallout numbers of students who have missed out being so extreme, parents are being forced to reduce work hours, losing much needed income for their families. Alternatively, parents are also seeking out alternative informal arrangements that are often unregulated and inherently risky. In 2015, Mike Baird and the NSW Government promised 45,000 new before and after school places by 2019, but the NSW Auditor General recently found a mere 5,993 new places have been created. News Of The Area met with Shadow Minister for Early Education Kate

Washington who said, “The grants offered by the Government to create additional OOSH places have been a complete failure, and the [former] Baird Government has failed to deliver on their commitment.” “Parents are being unfairly affected in all this, they are dealing with extra stresses over the safety and care of their children.” Emma Gordon, mother of a 2017 Kindergarten student, told News Of The Area, “There are just not adequate spaces available in Port Stephens for families.” “I have managed to rally around friends to help me with care for my son on the days I missed out on a place, but I worry for the families who don’t have that support network.”

IN 2016, Mick MacGregor and Melanie Clune, won the 4WD class in the Super Endeavour Rally, an 18-day event through Central Australia.

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IN 2016, Mick MacGregor and Melanie Clune, owners of the Central Motel Nelson Bay, won the 4WD class in the Super Endeavour Rally, an 18-day event through Central Australia. This year sees the pair take on the Coral Coast Adventure in their Car 12 ‘Sooby Doo’. The first time Mick MacGregor heard about the Endeavour Foundation was while watching a documentary on The Great Endeavour Rally Fundraiser. Mick told his partner Melanie Clune about what he had seen and coincidently Melanie shared how she had previously worked with The Endeavour Foundation in a travel business that supported people with disabilities. “As soon as I saw the

documentary, I knew that this was a wonderful organisation that I wanted to support,” Mick MacGregor told Bay News Of The Area. Mick and Melanie registered for the 2016 Rally titled, ‘The Super Endeavour Rally’, and took out the 4WD Class Award, bringing home the title for Port Stephens. Together the formidable team raised $4500 to give the charity a final figure of $305,000 from the proceeds of last year’s rally. The Endeavour Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation that was established in Queensland in 1951. Today, The Endeavour Foundation is a community organisation working with people with a disability so that they have real possibilities to live life to the full, whether that means moving into a new

home, gaining qualifications that help fulfil individual aspirations or finding a job. Each year funds raised from the Great Endeavour Rally have benefited individuals and regional communities, improved support options, and achieved better outcomes so that people with a disability have greater opportunities for independence, choice, control, and inclusion. This year’s rally begins in Yeppoon, travelling to Hervey Bay via Cooktown with local communities becoming involved as the Rally passes each small town. The small communities come together providing meals and support for the Rally participants. “We had such a great time last year and can’t wait to do it all again this year,” Melanie Clune said.

week. We are still having scores in the 40s, with Danny Petith and Paul Wheatley both winning their respective competitions with 43 points. Ron Gabb could consider himself unlucky in that he scored 43 points but was still beaten on a count-back.

Pfennigwerth 37. Monday 23 January: Men’s Vets 9 Holes: J. Stuhmcke 23, E. Perrine 22. Tuesday 24 January: Ladies Div 1: S. Dunn 38, K. Heggie 34; Div 2: D. Moon 40, A Levonpera 38; Div 3: N. Armitage 36, S. Anicich 35 Wednesday 25 January: Course 1 Gymea Lily: Men’s A Grade: R. Wright 41 (cb), M. Baker 41; B Grade: M. Houston 40, M. Gambrill 39; C Grade: J. Fletcher 42, P. Graf 36. Course 2 Xmas Bush: Men’s A Grade: P. Fulton 40 (cb), P. Carter 40; B Grade: R. Hare 42, R. McLean 41; C Grade: K. Wagner 41, I.

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GOLF Nelson Bay Golf Club David & Rhona BIRSS Highlights of the week On Wednesday 25 January we had two Eagles on the same day. Tom Newsham holed his second shot on the par 4 23rd, and a short while later Peter Carter holed his second shot on the par 4 19th. Tom Newsham was only trying to keep up with his wife Julie who had a Hole in One the previous

Competition Results Sunday 22 January: Ladies Div 1: J. Newsham 40, H. Atkins 36; Div 2: P. Andrews 35, N. Armitage 34. Men’s A Grade: S. Quinn 42, J. Rimmer 41; B Grade: P. Collins 37 (cb), C. Buchannan 37; C Grade: D. Davis 38, I.

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q Mick MacGregor and Melanie Clune, owners of the Central Motel, Nelson Bay all geared up for this years Coral Coast Rally. Photos by Melanie Clune A contingent from The Australian Army accompany the rally participants, providing mechanics, Auto Electricians, tow truck drivers and other forms of hands-on support. Mick and Melanie will be hosting The Endeavour Foundation Charity Ball 25 February as a major fundraiser at the Nelson Bay

Pfennigwerth 38. Thursday 26 January: Ladies Div 1: R. Kennett 38, B. Frost 37; Div 2: B. Clark 35, S. Stevenson 34. Men’s One grade Ball comp: S. Quinn 38, D. Flatt 37. Mens Vets 9 Holes: D. Evans 20, R. Butler 19 Friday 27 January: Ladies Div 1: S. Anderson 35; Div 2: B. Ticehurst 39; Men’s A Grade: P. Squires 41, S, Brown 37: B Grade: D. Marmo 39, T Ginty 38; C Grade: K. Woodley 36 (cb), M. Chollet 36 Saturday 28 January: Course 1 Brush Box: Men’s A Grade: J. Wade 41, S. Maher 39; B Grade: B. Kew 40 (cb), W. Moss 40; C Grade: M. Thompson 42, J. Burgess 39;

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Bowling Club. Tickets are $50 per head or $90 a couple and this includes a three course meal. “We have received such great support from the local community and have been given so many great prizes donated for raffle and auction items,” Mr MacGregor said. To book your tickets for The Endeavour Foundation

Charity Ball, contact Nelson Bay Bowling Club on 49811272. T w e l v e - m o n t h sponsorships are also available advertising on the ‘Sooby Doo’ 4WD, with prominent positions available all over the vehicle. For more information on sponsorship details call Mick or Melanie on 49813393.

Horizons Golf Results GOLF

Horizons Golf Club By Greg RAMSEY Tuesday Vets Men’s Winner: Paul Neven 42 from Don Mills 38 c/b.

Saturday Men’s Stableford:Craig More 42; Don Page 40. Women’s Stableford: Denise Atkinson 36 C/B; Colleen O’Brien 36 C/B. 4B Aggregate Stableford: Winners: Craig More, Don Page, Denise Atkinson and Scott Meehan on 118.

Course 2 Gymea Lily: Men’s A Grade: G. Hall 42 (cb), P. Donoso 42; B Grade: D. Petith

43, J. Skeoch 40; C Grade: P. Wheatley 43 (cb), R. Gabb 43.

Wednesday Men’s Winner: Andrew Jones 41 from Peter Gray 39 c/b. Ladies’ Winner: Carolyn Ramsey 39 from Deidre Brander 38.

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SAT 4 Feb. 8am start. Plants pot, tools. Ext ladder, kitchenware, more. 3 Swagman Cl, Tea Gdns (off Coolabah)

For Sale 100 LP’s Original sleeves. Plus 30 LD SO EP’s & covers. $100 take the 30% OFF All paper craft items. Punches, Dies,Cardstocks, Ribbons. 49191352

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CAMERA tripod, telescopic, Weifeng, never used, in-built level, $50 4981 7523

CHICKENS Point of Lay Pullets $23.50 each. Isa Brown and Hyline Browns wormed & vacinated. Ph. 0484910561

CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215

CHILDCARE folding cot, with extra mattress, excellent condition $50, CASTROL Edge 0249829334 Ski Jacket,. Brand new. Size M. Male CIRCULAR Glass or female. $60. dining table. 1m diam. 49972442 $100. 49971838

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For Sale GOLF Clubs, Rapier Responce, over size & cavity balance system RH golf clubs, 1 - 3 Metal Woods, 3 - SW Clubs, all with regular flex Graphite Shafts. All in good cond. $140ono Ph 0419245757 GRANDFATHER Clock Clockworks needs refurbishment $100. 49829498 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au GRAND Hall black Premium 323 four burner barbecue with cover. Includes a separate side burner, side shelf and gas cylinder. Good condition. Collect from second floor flat in Shoal Bay. $50. Mob 0400 452 788 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new. Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350. 0413046858 KAYAKS (2) FeelFree $350 each. Good cond 49973429

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QUEEN size bed haead wood. Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523

TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h. Timber. Ph 49972317.

R/C MODEL yacht. Northwind 36 class. Radio, electrics & cradle included. Ready to race. $150 ono ph 0402054207

WARDROBE 2 door, with drawers, minor damage $70 49829498

SAFE n Sound. Baby car capsule, exc cond, $40. 4981 7523 SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557

LILLY Peas Long 24cm x 9.5cm leaves, with white flowers. Ph 49972317.

TILES new. Ideal patio. Grade1. Charcoal grey. 12msq total.300x300m. $240. 0417441420

LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784

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WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each. Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay WOODEN toys (lge), 10 semi trailers, 3 tractors, 1 train, 3 rocking horses, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

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FOLDING Aluminium trailer. ramps. M/c or ATV pair $220. Magma marine Bbq. LDor boat Suit RV, O van $125. S Motorcycle transport stand for shed or trailer New $30. Rope 50m x 18mm nylon $120 0408239842

2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot. 11 months rego. with extras. P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017

SUZUKI Grand Vitara 5 steel wheels, 4 tyres $120. Mens and ladies D26 inch OL bikes, Svery good condition $40 each. Caravan double foam mattress $75. Phone 0432150031 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

Caravans Items

TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new will sell $300ono. Call Steve, 4997 1773

LOUNGE. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80. Tel: 02 4981 4454

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SIMPSON 2 door fridge D freezer S900x700x1800 OL BEACH umberella $14. $350 ono 0411551091 Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs SIMPSON 6.5kg 57cm h with plants $55 washing mach. each. Large pot 62cm h with plants $40 each. 49972317. Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph SOFA bed, plush, 49828787. black, one year old, bed used only once, Classifieds $300 Ph 0427 204 450 ads@mcnota.com.au

Kite with harness & directional board. Used once. $1500 Ph 0402290498

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BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. Moran 3-seater black leather Chesterfield, very good condition $500. 49972523 ELECTRIC Ozito Hedge Trimmer $30. Panasonic Black 58” TV $100. 49972523 LAZYBOY ReclinerRocker Brand New, Unused. Colour Fawn-Beige. Cost $1,000 Sell for $795. Ladies BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size 8.5 (40 Euro). Cost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

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21.5ft fibreglass caravan $39,999, shower, toilet, washing machine, solar. Near new tyres, batteries and charger plus brakes. exc/cond. Tea Gardens 49970367 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. Model 2001. 6mths Rego. $17500 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

2001 Regent Cruiser pop top. 17’6 single beds, 200W solar system, new awning, good condition $11,750 neg. 49971233 2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 LD reg a/c SO dbl. bed vg cond $15750. 0429787822

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CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras. Detail on enquiry. Reduced $10500. 0448237257 POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex. 750kg. VG cond. Reg 7/17. $5200ono. 0427633776

RESIDENTIAL Caravan Site. 2 bed, bathroom & toilet L365 days D permanent. SO $80,000ono Island Leisure Village 0407943997

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MEDOWIE NETBALL CLUB 2017 REGISTRATIONS ON NOW: Saturday-28th Jan: 10am-11am Wednesday- 1st Feb: 5pm-6pm Saturday-4th Feb: 10am-11am

Go to www.medowienetball.com to register Come to Ferodale Park courts on the above dates to try on the MNC playing uniform. For further information email Cheryl; registrar@medowienetball.com

Marble top. Slightly broken but a beautiful antique piece. $400 Ph 49829578 or 0401240271

TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511

OUTDOOR Setting 5pc Green Aluminium. Bar Height Round Glass Top Table and 4 chairs. Table diam 108cm H. 95cm Chairs H 113cmW 61cmD 78cm. $120ono ph 0427642075

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TOWING weight dist ANTIQUE silver & hitch. Toyota LD brand. porcelain, old windSO As new. Bargain $260. up watches, fountain pens/pencils, anything 4984 6137 old & interesting. Ph: Ron & Annette CLASSIFIEDS in the 0408967747 News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au ELECTRONIC Organ, double keyboard Or (02) 4983 2134 with pedals in good condition. Ph Marie 0428 853 286

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Wanted to buy ALUMINIUM boat, 11 or 12 foot, to replace my last two stolen from Soldiers Point. I’ve got the outboard, oars, jackets etc. My grandkids keep asking me when we can go fishing. Ron, 02 4982 7280. Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

PLANT coast pigface white flower large leaf variety [carpobrotus] 0407275717 RESTORER looking for vintage English motorbikes & parts. 0408 9677 47.

Business for sale BAKERY/cafe Tea Gardens. New fitout New equipment. Very busy. Great opportunity POA 0407787384 Amanda

Motorbikes YAMAHA XJ 600S ‘94. 9000klms. LD Unreg. SO $900 0429380101

Position Vacant CLEANER Casual Tea Gardens. Local person morning work cleaning gardening lawn mowing w/ ends and week days 3-4hrs/day possibly. Ring 0412411293 CONCRETER/ Steelfixer/ Formsetter required Karuah Area. 5 Months work. Send resume to twenham.ica@live.com

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Positions Vacant GREAT LAKES AGED CARE Care Assistant: Casual Applications are invited at Great Lakes Aged Care, Bulahdelah, from suitably qualified persons for the above positions Essential Criteria • Care Certificate 111 (Aged Care) or working towards Bachelor of Nursing Degree • Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team • Self motivated • Good Communication skills • Understanding of WH&S principals • Ability to identify with Great Lakes Aged Care philosophy and mission statement • Willingness to undertake training as required Desirable Criteria • Experience in Aged Care • Relevant criminal record (Police) check Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available at Great Lakes Aged Care reception. Any further information required by contacting Kathryn Freihaut, Director of Nursing on 02 49974122. During office hours (Monday – Friday 8am-4pm). All applications in writing to the undersigned by Friday, February 3 2017 Kathryn Freihaut, Director of Nursing Great Lakes Aged Care. PO Box 108, BULAHDELAH 2423

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ARBORISTS, OPERATORS & LABOURERS FEDC is seeking a range of experienced arborists, operators and labourers for vegetation management contracts around Bulahdelah. FEDC would like to hear from candidates that: • have previous experience working as supervisors, scopers, cutters, EWP operators, chipper operators and/or ground crew in the vegetation management, private tree trimming or power line clearing industries; or • are hard working, ambitious and want to begin a new career in vegetation management. Applicants with current qualifications in the following areas will be looked upon favourably: • CATT, Cert II ESI, CAVC; • Chainsaw ticket, ChemCert, OH&S white card, first aid, traffic control; • EWP licence; • unrestricted medium rigid (MR) licence, or higher; • Essential Energy authorised; • Certificate II or III in arboriculture, or other climbing qualifications. All applicants should be prepared to operate out of FEDC’s depot in Bulahdelah, NSW. To express your interest in a role with FEDC, please email or fax your cover letter and resume, including work history and details of all relevant skills and experience, to admin@fedc.com.au or (02) 6662 8258.

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Local By Mandy ELLIS IT’S that time of year again where registrations are being taken for various sporting groups around the area. Ronald Bergan, Master Instructor, is looking forward to yet another successful year for his students at Him-Do Tae Kwon Do at Salamander Bay. “People come to train for many reasons, the main ones are increase confidence, selfdefence and for the younger students to improve their co-ordination,” Ronald told News Of The Area. “Being an indoor sport, we are unaffected by the weather and importantly, we train on rubber mats which helps to reduce impact on leg joints, there is no need to compete against anyone but yourself.” Adrian Hill, student at Him-Do said, “I like the fact I can see I am progressing as we are graded every three months, this inspires me to keep going and improving, I have lost weight and it is a very supportive group, I wish I had started earlier.” As well as the regular

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