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MOVE over New York Fashion Week, Medowie put on a fashion show you can’t compare with this week. Medowie Seniors Club held a very successful event, showcasing all that is fashionable and affordable to the everyday woman. In all seriousness, the day was a special event for the Medowie Seniors Club, and a wonderful time was had by all in attendance, with larger than expected crowds. The fashions and accessories on the day were provided by ‘DonnaLou Fashions’ of Toukley. Four Medowie Seniors Club members did a wonderful job with
volunteering as models for the day: Marj Hollis, Greetje Sargent, Joan Connolly and Janice Goldsmith, who all did a fantastic job. An impressive crowd of approximately 80 people attended the event. They came from Medowie, Tilligerry and Raymond Terrace, as well as many visitors from further afar. Medowie Seniors Club representative Norma Creek told News Of The Area, “It was a wonderful day for our members, and we had a lot of fun and met some new faces too.” “We’d like to thank News Of The Area because we believe some of those new faces found out about the event through our story in the
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About 10.40pm on Saturday 6 May, Ambulance paramedics were called to a home in John Parade at Lemon Tree Passage. Two paramedics approached the 37-year-old male patient to medically examine him. When the man was told that he would be conveyed to hospital for further treatment he became agitated and uncooperative. As one of the paramedics continued with the examination the man allegedly grabbed a knife and swung it at the paramedic.
Police were contacted and arrived a short time later to discover the patient had locked himself in a garage. Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command conversed with the man for a short time and he eventually unlocked the door. He was again examined by the Ambulance paramedics and conveyed to the Mater Hospital under police guard. The Ambulance paramedic was not physically harmed during altercation. It is anticipated that upon his release from hospital the 37-year-old man will be charged with assaulting the ambulance officer.
paper prior.” “Thank you to all the ladies who attended and made the day a success.” Donna-Lou donated a gift voucher to the Club for the day, which was won by Lorraine Ball, a visitor from Tilligerry RSL Women’s Auxiliary. The Medowie Seniors Club Vice President Cath Rollason did a fantastic job of putting together a Mother’s Day Raffle, which was won by Jen Crimmond
also of Tilligerry RSL Auxiliary. A reminder to all that Medowie Seniors meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Medowie Community Hall. They are always looking for new members to join in the fun and friendship of the group, and would like to remind you that you are an ‘eligible’ senior at only 50 years of age.
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Port Stephens Heritage grants By Rachael VAUGHAN
PA R L I A M E N TA RY Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, visited Port Stephens this week to announce that Port Stephens Council will receive $24,000 under the NSW Government’s Heritage Grants Program to fund the services of local heritage advisors and community grants. The announcement marks this year’s Australian Heritage Festival, which runs nationwide until 21 May. Mr MacDonald told News Of The Area, “Looking after our Heritage is everyone’s responsibility, and communities play an important role in maintaining and promoting local heritage.” “Our local heritage speaks to our history, so
it is important to protect, promote and celebrate it,” “There is so much pressure these days to knock down, but there’s so much history, so whilst we can appreciate new areas, we rely on communities to help us maintain historical areas that we can all access,” he said. These important grants were awarded across Local Government Heritage Advisors and Local Heritage Places streams. Local Heritage Places enable councils across the state to fund their own small grants and programs to encourage community action on the frontline of heritage protection. Heritage Advisors assist in funding the services of local heritage advisors who provide expert knowledge to
help local communities with issues related to heritage planning and conservation. Wayne Wallis, General Manager of Port Stephens Council, told News Of The Area, “We will use this money primarily to allow the community to apply for small grants to maintain heritage items.” “Whether it be an item such as a painting, eaves on a heritage building or historic gates, maintenance on historical items is costly, but this funding can help to alleviate this a little.” “We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating our local heritage at the upcoming heritage festival, where we will be showcasing some wonderful heritage items and focusing on some local architecture,” he said.
Raymond Terrace ‘King Street Heritage Festival’ will take place on 20 May. “I encourage people to use this week to explore their local heritage.” “There are also a number of National Trust NSW Heritage Festival events across the state running until 21 May for people to attend to celebrate our history,” Minister for Heritage Gabrielle Upton said. For more information about the projects and the NSW Government’s Heritage Grants, see http://www. environment.nsw.gov.au/ Heritage/funding and to find a National Trust NSW Heritage Festival event, go to https://www.nationaltrust. org.au/ahf/nsw.
Lost Medowie By Rachael VAUGHAN
q A modest hut owned by a family in ‘Lost Medowie’.
q Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, and General Manager of Port Stephens Council, Wayne Wallis, announce the funding available to community members.
FOLLOWING News Of The Area’s myth busting interview with ex-Medowie resident, Gwen Tinsley Faulkner, we take a closer look at the property areas lost to the dam. Gwen told News Of The Area, having lived in both areas of Medowie in the 50s and 60s, that there were few comparisons. “Our family referred
q The red lines show the existing roads of Ferodale and Fairlands, and the blue lines show the old areas that were reclaimed for the dam, and the families that resided on the properties.
to this area of Medowie as ‘up the other end’, which was partially isolated from the main Medowie, due to location and minimal transport.” “One bus in the morning and another in the afternoon, to suit workers, who travelled to Stockton ferry.” “It was a nice little area, and I remember lots of the families quite clearly and who lived where before we all had to move,” she said. She also remembers Medowie being a wonderfully multicultural town. “The families in our area were a mixture of Australians and New Australians, post war immigrants, who mixed to form a wonderful integrated community. “There was no discrimination apparent, and most families, especially the New Australians, started with very modest, if any, finances, and worked very hard to become successful businessmen.” Gwen Tinsley Faulkner
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was able to provide, from memory, the names of a large number of family properties in the area of ‘lost Medowie’ that were reclaimed for the dam by the Water Board. 1. The site of the first post office in Medowie – on the corner of where Ferodale and Fairlands Roads. 2. Jones family, who also had a large orchard. 3. Moxey Family 4. Kozary family – two family homes next to each other on this site. 5. Falko Family. 6. Bannister Family. 7. Kawaskji Family. 8. Hodges Family. 9. Austin Family. 10. Swazak Family. 11. Redbrik Family. 12. Mrs Cook. 13. Tinsley Family (Gwen and her parents). 14. Rental property. 15. Douglas Family. 16. Sid Black and his son Eric. 17. Sroka Family. 18. Sasim Family. 19. Faulkner Family. 20. Mrs Villa. 21. Williams Family (Gwen’s grandparents) and their large orchard. 22. Billy Stevens. 23. Stavorak Family. We encourage descendants of any Medowie families or early settlers to get in contact with News Of The Area and take part in our research on Medowie’s History.
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Stand for Justice By Rachael VAUGHAN
A VERY common comment from people is that they can’t find a Justice of the Peace in Port Stephens. There are nearly 100 JPs in Medowie and if you consider Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry and the Bay, there are over 500 JPs. Justices of the Peace provide an invaluable service to the community on a voluntary basis. These services include witnessing of Statutory Declarations and Affidavits. They also include certifying copies of documents and photographic identification. There is a service at Raymond Terrace Market Place where members of the Raymond Terrace Branch of the Northern NSW Federation of Justices of the Peace (NNSWFJPs) operate a Community Stand. This is conducted each Tuesday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and is located near the Woolworths Supermarket. The NNSWFJPs Port Stephens Branch also
holds a Community Stand at Salamander Shopping Centre on the first Saturday of every month (January to November) from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Justices of the Peace do not have to be members of the NNSWFJPs, however for a nominal membership fee, members are kept advised of any legal requirements and changes. The Federation also provides tutorials to make sure members are fully aware of their responsibilities. Previously, there were quite a number of people who could witness documents, but in NSW, statutory documents and affidavits can only be witnessed by qualified people. A NSW statutory declaration must be taken by a person holding a position specified by the relevant Act as one which entitles the holder to take a statutory declaration, the person must be an ‘authorised witness’. In NSW, an authorised witness must be a justice of the peace, notary public, commissioner of the court
q Heather Harmer, Wendy Judd and Kevin Tomlinson volunteering their time as JPs. for taking affidavits, legal practitioner or a person authorised to administer an oath. Secretary of the Raymond Terrace Branch of NNSWFJPs, Kevin Tomlinson, told News Of The Area, “Anyone wishing to become a JP can find more details on the NSW Attorney General and Justice Website where the procedure is clearly explained.” “They can also visit Raymond Terrace Market
Councillor Candidate
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JILLIAN Lye is standing for West Ward as an independent, non-party candidate on a
platform of social justice, sustainable development and protection of the environment. Jillian has an architectural background, along with a
Covering the region across the Port. Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah to Bulahdelah, & Stroud. Great Lakes LGA. Some of stories in this paper... • Myall Masters Swimmer Peter Kellaway wins two medals at World Masters Games • MidCoast Business Chamber underway • Aerial Spraying targets Bitou Bush • Art Therapy at Peter Sinclair If you wish to read these other News Of The Area publications we can mail you a copy each week. Contact us for paid subscription rates: Email us media@newsofthearea.com.au Or you may see the edition in full ONLINE, on the News Of The Area website: www.newsofthearea.com.au
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sound grasp of the rules, regulations and relevant planning instruments that shape our local government area, and has been a resident of Port Stephens for 23 years. Some of you may recognise Jillian from her stance on saving the Hunter’s oldest parkland, Boomerang Park, from development. Jillian told News Of The Area, “I believe I have a public duty to ensure that public land remains in public hands, especially culturally significant parkland like Boomerang Park. “Such beautiful green open spaces are vital to the health and well-being of our rapidly expanding built environments, and I will fight to retain them for generations to come.” “It’s simple, if you don’t have a healthy environment, you don’t have a healthy community, and that goes for areas all over Port Stephens from one end to the other,” she
Place or Salamander Shopping Centre and talk to the JPs providing their services at the Community Stands.” “Current JPs should seriously consider joining the NNSWFJPs; if we could get more members we may be able to provide a service in Medowie like we do in Raymond Terrace and Salamander Bay,” he said. Being a Justice of the
Peace is a satisfying voluntary activity and provides the community with a very valuable service. The public can find the contact details for JPs in NSW by going to the NSW Attorney General and Justice Website (www.jp.nsw.gov.au) and entering the postcode for the area they are seeking. The names and a contact phone number for all current JPs are displayed.
said. Over the last three years of campaigning for Boomerang Park, Jillian has witnessed firsthand what she describes to be the shortfalls with the current Council system. Jillian said, “It is these shortfalls of ethics, transparency, accountability and community representation that has motivated me to run for Council.” “I believe that it is important to listen to the people and genuinely include them in the decision-making process.” “As a true community representative, I will act in the best interests of the community, instilling leadership and guidance that advantages all the citizens of Port Stephens and I will impart a fresh, intelligent, committed approach to Port Stephens Council.” Jillian aims to promote smart, low impact sustainable developments that respect the environment, are energy
efficient and reduce carbon emissions. She will also support the conservation of critical habitats for koalas and other vulnerable and endangered biodiversity. “Our natural resources are finite, and positive action now will shape a brighter and sustainable future for a stronger Port,” she said. Jillian aims to reinforce a sense of place and well-being in Port Stephens by promoting the creative arts and culture, bringing our people and talents together, participating locally for an enriched healthy lifestyle and a strong sense of community. “With my knowledge of the planning process and over 20 years of working with and fighting for the community, I am ready to step up and lead Port Stephens into the future,” she said. News Of The Area will continue to present all candidates for the upcoming local elections to the people of Port Stephens.
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What do you love best about your Mum? By Rachael VAUGHAN
WITH Mother’s Day happening this week, News Of The Area hit the pavements for this week’s ‘Word on the street’. We were looking for special answers to the question: What do you love best about your Mum? It is our pleasure to share with you the heartwarming and sweet answers we were given, and we hope they are a nice surprise to the mothers of the children we interviewed around town this week.
q Monique and Clare Saunders.
Monique and Clare Saunders with a message for their Mum, Carol: Mum, you are such a kind hearted woman and one in a million. You make us proud to be your daughter every single day! We love you always.
q Maddy and Ava Lochhead.
Maddy and Ava Lochhead with a message for their Mum, Amy: Ava: Because she cares about us and is nice and I reaaaallly like her, and when I was four, I said she had soft skin. Maddie: Because she makes me pancakes and toast.
q The Skaines siblings with mum Mel.
q Kayne Conroy with mum Lisa.
The Skaines siblings with a message for their mum, Mel: Happy Mother’s Day Mum! Not only are you the best Mum in the world, but our best friend too. We love you to the moon and back.
Kayne Conroy with a message for his Mum, Lisa: I love my Mum’s cuddles, because they make me feel better when I’m sad or unhappy. I’m happy because I know she loves me as much as I love her.
Principal On Study Tour of South Korea By Heather SHARP
WIRREANDA Public School Principal, Miss Philippa Young, was selected from a competitive application process for the Australian Principals’ Korean Study Tour. Hosted by the Korean Education Centre, part of the Consulate General, Miss Young joined approximately 20 other school principals across Australia. News Of The Area caught up with Miss Young to discuss
her experience and to find out about the South Korean schooling system. Miss Young said that what she found interesting is that, “Teaching is a highly respected profession and schooling is highly valued by families.” In recent times, South Korea has shifted its attitude towards schooling, with Miss Young saying, “There has been a significant shift in thinking in their educational philosophy from a sole focus on advanced knowledge to
a new mindset focussing on creativity, well-being and respecting the diversity of students to create ‘Happy, Healthy and fun’ schooling.” Having the time abroad, and Miss Young has previously taught in Canada, allowed her time to reflect on the good things public schools do in Australia. Some of these things, as Miss Young told News Of The Area, are, “Inclusive education where we support the academic, emotional, social and cultural growth of
our students.” Other positives include “a learning environment emphasising a quality learning environment with high engagement and high expectations and strong collaboration of teaching staff”. When asked about what Australian schools can learn from South Korea, Miss Young said, “Technological enhancements such as Virtual Reality and robotic technologies to help prepare our students for the Artificial
Intelligence age that is coming.” Besides the professional part of the trip, the participants also had time to relax and explore the food and culture of South Korea. Miss Young said, “Some of the food was challenging, from eating snails to sea squirts to insect pupae and the popular Kimchi.”
Miss Young also had the opportunity to visit an Australian memorial at Gapyeong which recognises the deaths of UN soldiers in combat from various countries including Australia. Of this she said, “Visiting just prior to Anzac Day was a cultural and moving highlight.”
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q Maggie and her Mum, Amanda. Treasured memories given to the family by Heartfelt.
A SPECIAL event has been organised in memory of one very special baby. A high tea will be held on the 8 October at the Novotel hotel in Newcastle in honour of baby Maggie Gill. This high tea will raise awareness for infant and pregnancy loss and much needed funds for Heartfelt, an organisation of volunteer professional photographers who come to take photos of stillborn or terminally sick children. This important event has been organised by Amanda Gill, in honour of her angel
Nurses Make It Better INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day, held on 12 May, acknowledges the vital, though often undervalued, work carried out by nurses in many facets of the medical profession. The day coincides with the birthday anniversary of social reformer Florence Nightingale, the influential founder of modern nursing. Kristie Spark will celebrate the day with her nursing colleagues. “The hospital supplies us with lunch and dinner to thank us for our hard work,”
she said. Kristie has been nursing for 15 years and emphasises the importance of teamwork to the profession. “The most rewarding part is being able to be part of a team where we all have the same goal,” she said. “Seeing someone ill and then knowing you had a little something to do with making them better is a fabulous feeling.” The stereotypes in nursing unfortunately still exist, but the occupation is far more than a supplementary
care role. Nurses work in consultation with a range of health care professionals, train undergraduate nursing students, and supervise postgraduate nurses. They also gain accreditation in specialisations and coordinate care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Kristie told News Of The Area that the biggest misconception is that nurses automatically know what to do in every situation when caring for patients.
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baby Maggie. Maggie, born a picture of perfection, may not have taken a breath on this earth, but she continues to make a difference in the lives of the people who love her. Her passing will never be in vain, as those around her use her memory to raise funds, awareness and support for families who so desperately need it. Heartfelt offers an invaluable service to grieving families, giving them a gift that that does not have a price. I r r e p l a c e a b l e photographic memories of a child that will never
“We are still learning every day, and the doctors and other staff are continuing to inform us on new procedures and new and improved ways to give our patients the best care,” she said. For Kristie, a holistic approach that combines skills with personal qualities is an essential prerequisite to the demands of nursing. “Ultimately, I believe you need compassion. When you show a patient compassion, they are at ease and have trust in you, which assists in their recovery,” she said. “You really need to be kind, understanding, and always ready to listen to a patient.”
Smoochy Sam Needs a Home
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ALL this week’s Rescue Pet of the Week wants is to be loved and given affection. Introducing Samy the kitten, who is currently in care with the Kitty Rescue Project. Amanda, founder of the KITTY Rescue Project, told News Of The Area, “Samy is absolutely the most gorgeous,
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smoochiest, most lovable, snuggable, talkative little guy.” “All Samy wants in life is to be close to people.” “He just loves to head butt, cuddle, and purr, all while being as close to you as possible,” she said. If you are after a lap cat, Samy is definitely the man for you. Samy is approximately six
be forgotten, delivered to families in a caring, compassionate and heartfelt manner. Amanda told News Of The Area, “ I was blessed to have a heartfelt photographer take photos of my beautiful angel Maggie, and they are a real treasure.” “This wonderful service is completely free to families, as are the prints and photos on USB.” “We hope to make this year’s event in honour of Maggie a massive success so we can make sure this service continues to be available to families like ours,” she said. Tickets are $50 each and can be bought individually, or gather your girlfriends and
organise a table of 8-10. Tickets can be purchased via the Facebook event at ‘Maggie’s Heartfelt High Tea’ or from Amanda at ajgill083@ gmail.com. The organisers of this wonderful event are also looking for generous local businesses willing to donate a prize for the event, so that raffles and auctions can be held throughout the day to raise even more funds. Please contact Amanda if you are able to be a part of this request. Amanda also wishes to thank her mother, Genelle Ireland, and sisters Kellie Reddon and Belinda Gallacher for their help with this very special event.
q Kristie Spark with fellow colleagues Michelle Wong and Kim Toomey. Photo supplied to eight months old, and his carers report he is wonderful with kids, and other cats. He is also learning to get along with dogs. “He really is just an amazing Kitty,” Amanda said. The KITTY Rescue Project rescues whole litters, cares for them within their volunteer foster homes, and ensures that all the necessary veterinary work is completed before adopting them to loving families. Male kittens are $200 and
Female kittens are $250. The adoption fee includes desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments. The KITTY Rescue Project is also looking for new volunteers to help foster new litters and older cats. For more information on fostering or adopting, please call Amanda on 0409058664, or visit the website www.kittyrescueproject.org
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By Simone JOHNSON
THIS week saw Newcastle Airport come one step closer to direct international flights, with construction commencing on the internal fitout of border processing areas. The current work will see the installation of necessary security technology, IT technology, passenger screening equipment and furniture for the border agencies.
The project, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million, will be carried out by Hunterbased construction firm, Kingston Building. The current proposed redevelopment is estimated to create 180 local jobs in the construction process and 375 jobs once complete. The project is expected to be finished late 2017, with the Hunter region’s economic output expected to rise by up to $147 million through the proposed wider
redevelopment. A spokesperson for the airport told News Of The Area, “If we don’t have the necessary infrastructure, we won’t ever be able to have international flights.” “The completion of these fitout works is the next step in bringing international flights to Newcastle,” the spokesperson said. The new developments are being built in the allocated area that was designed for this purpose in 2015.
This area has remained mostly unused space since then. Newcastle Airport does not currently have any commitments from any particular airlines to fly to specific locations. This is just another step in the right direction in bringing international flights to the region. There is currently no set date as to when international flights may be available from the airport.
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I gave my mother-in-law a beautiful framed photo of our wedding day, and when I went to visit her last week, I noted she had the frame displayed, but our photo had been replaced with a picture of her cat. Frankly, I’m insulted and want to say something. Mrs PE, Medowie
Dear Mrs PE, I’d be careful about opening Pandora’s Box. Who knows what revelations a confrontation will bring. Look, maybe she just didn’t recognise that it was you on your wedding day. You know, when you buy a frame there’s often an inserted photo of an extremely photogenic couple with dazzling smiles and flawless skin (to show you what the frame would look like if you’d been genetically blessed). I actually prefer to leave the sample photo in the frame, so visitors think I come from an aristocratic pedigree, instead of the sad and sorry oddballs that form my family tree. Yes, I say, as they admire the photo. That’s my sister Gisele, a model from Berlin, and Claude, her stockbroker husband. Is it an attractive cat? Some cats are absolutely gorgeous. From an aesthetic point of view, a Siamese or Burmese feline in a frame may complement your motherin-law’s décor better than a photo of you and Roger frolicking through the vineyards. The positive in all of this is that you can now stick to a gift-giving theme. For Mother’s Day, I suggest you take back those chocolates and slippers and instead give her a bag of kitty litter and a three-month supply of all-wormer. Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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q Newcastle Airport has begun its expansion to cater for international flights.
OPINION Dear News Of The Area, ‘Question time’ finished in NSW Parliament and I spent the next frustrating three and a half hours driving to get to my destination. But when I got to Wests Diggers Nelson Bay and saw almost 500 people attending a community forum on mental health, I felt enormous relief. “Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness” was a success. People had come in droves to Nelson Bay, to learn more about mental illness. It was the largest community forum I’ve ever seen in Port Stephens. With a discussion about the latest scientific developments, it captured a mood for hope.
Lifting the Lid on Service Gaps
When it came to questions from the floor, the gap between academia and day-to-day realities was apparent. This is why these discussions are so important. The voices from the floor were clear in their frustrations due to longstanding gaps in services, resources and care, gaps acknowledged by the expert panel. These are the gaps that we are trying to see addressed. A message I received after the forum summed it up for me: “We can’t make it right without enough people saying it’s got to be better.” In Port Stephens, we have been saying for a long time, and we will continue to say, “it’s got to be better”.
Because the risks are too high if we don’t. Each year, more Australians die from suicide than motoring fatalities. Tragically, Port Stephens has more than its fair share. We are, however, fortunate to have the hardworking Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) and Caring for Our Port Stephens Youth (COPSY) who are raising awareness, supporting families and seeking solutions to address the gaps. Alongside PSSPN and COPSY, we have strong community networks and the support of Lifeline. Frontline general practitioners are straining under the weight of sheer need, inadequate resources and a lack of referral points. There are gaps across the spectrum, from low level
prevention strategies to psychiatric support. The forum was Don MacDonald’s brainchild and it has been his quest for the past 12 months. I pay tribute to Don for investing his compassionate energy into this project for the benefit of our community. Through these initiatives, we are raising awareness about mental health and reducing stigma. We are “Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness”. I thank everyone who participated and supported this impressive initiative and look forward to maintaining the momentum for increased support for people suffering mental illness and their families. Kate Washington MP Member for Port Stephens
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to one of the favourites to win this year’s title, Nelson Bay. Under 15s lost 37-0 to Nelson Bay, with Medowie valiantly fielding a team that has ten brand new players in it. Jackie told News Of The Area, “Medowie were slow off the mark in this game but came home strong to defend the score being much higher.” “They have shown 100 percent improvement as a team from last year.” Friday night last saw
a week off due to Country Championships. The night kicked off with juniors playing before the seniors, something that has not happened for a long time. The Medowie Seniors played competition heavy weigh-ins, Wanderers Rugby, in a hard fought game which saw the Medowie Marauders victorious with a tight 15-12 final score. It’s official, Medowie is playing hard, making noise, and the opposition are noticing.
q Lucas Morgan avoids a diving tackle.
Medowie Masters Netball Motor down to Motorama
By Rachael VAUGHAN
THE World Masters Championship had Medowie representation this year with a talented and spirited Medowie Netball club team heading across the ditch to New Zealand to compete. The Medowie Masters Team that travelled to Auckland New Zealand consisted of 13 players, an umpire and a coach. They were also joined by some additional family members, Michelle Edney and Luke and Joel Trindorfer, who fulfilled the cheer squad responsibilities at the games. The World Masters Games commenced with an opening ceremony on April 21, and concluded with a closing ceremony on 30 April.
The Medowie Masters Team departed for 10-12 nights in New Zealand, with some members choosing to have extended holiday time either before or after the games. The Medowie Masters team first played together in 2009, with many of the original members still playing with the addition of other new members over the years. Some of the members are Masters Members only and join the Masters Team when they travel and play, others are from the Medowie Netball Teams that play in the local Saturday competition. The Medowie team played eight games during the week, coming away victorious in three of them. President of the Medowie
Netball club, Cheryl Smith, told News Of The Area, “Oh what an experience, a funfilled time was had by all, spending time with a great bunch of friends, sightseeing a new country and playing netball in the World Masters Games.” Medowie Masters Netball is sending two teams to the Netball NSW 2017 Social Masters Competition on October 28-29 2017, which will be hosted by the Illawarra Netball Association. Anyone wishing to get involved in Netball at a club or Masters level can contact the club through Cheryl Smith on 04125019180, or via registrar@medowienetball. com.
By Geoff WALKER
MOTORING enthusiasts, vintage car buffs, curious onlookers and families looking for a great day out will once again be heading to the Tilligerry RSL on Sunday 21 May. With over 500 cars, utes and trucks on display vying for prizes in 18 different sections, it is arguably the biggest community day of the
year on the peninsula. On top of this, there are stalls, markets and amusements for the children and all you need is a gold coin donation to get in. Local car club president Ian Jones said that all proceeds from entry fees and raffles will once again be donated to the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. “The Tilligerry Motorama started out as a local event
with around thirty car buffs exhibiting their vehicles at the NRMA centre in Tanilba.” “Since then it has grown to be one of the most popular venues in the Hunter, if not NSW,” he said. “Local businesses and motoring suppliers make the day possible and we have been able to donate around $100,000 to our chosen charity over the years. Last year at a special
q Club vice president Geoff Camm with his restored 1955 Chevrolet. fundraising dinner we handed over a cheque for $16,800 to the hospital administrators,” he said. “They, in turn, invited us to visit the children’s ward to see how the money was being spent. It really was quite a moving experience.” It costs just $10 per vehicle to be part of the action
and owners are given access to the display areas between 7am and 9am. The judging team will circulate amongst the vehicles and decide which category and what prizes will be awarded to individual entries. The highlight of the day
will be the presentation of the Don Barrett Trophy for the best exhibit on the day. It is a perpetual prize awarded in memory of Don Barrett who was a driving force behind the development of the Motorama.
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increasingly feel stressed and concerned about the validity and reason for the test as has been reported extensively. News Of The Area asked two respected researchers their views on the educational outcomes of this assessment task. Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, Dr Tom Griffiths, told News Of The Area, “NAPLAN can only ever measure a fraction of what we aspire and need to develop in school students.” Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Dr Nicole Mockler who has written extensively on the topic added, “NAPLAN has showed limited significant improvement over the past 10 years.” The NSW Shadow Education Minister, Mr Jihad Dibs, spoke in Parliament
this week about the testing regime, though the Australian Labor Party has no policy platform to change or abolish NAPLAN. Mr Dibs said, “What’s happening in schools is students are not doing the work they are meant to be doing and instead, they’re planning for the test.” Mr Dibs went on to infer that NAPLAN does not raise educational standards but rather, “You raise educational standards by giving every possible support that we can to students and to teachers.” For parents and caregivers who are concerned or want to know more about NAPLAN testing, your school and your child’s teacher are a great source of information. The NAPLAN website also has extensive information: https://www.nap.edu.au/.
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q Medowie Masters Netball team - Babette Armstrong, Kylie Murchie, Nicole Trindorfer, Caroline Hollings, Kerry Whitty, Leanne Fray, Kate Callan, Umpire Jenny Withey, Lyn Summers, Kim Jones, Cheryl Smith, Narelle Triston, Coach Emma Triston, Cathy Hedges and Cherie Edwards.
GOLF Tilligerry Golf Club By Margaret MCKAY A NEW player this week, we welcome Rod Taylor. It was a good game again this week from Jack Johnstone. Next raffle will be starting soon, with some great prizes.
Ten Ball Winners
Outright winner Jack Johnstone 42 Runner up Barry Disch 38 Points winner Barry Gale R/up Michael Berriman 10 ball winners NTP 4th (A) Matt Baldwin (B) J. Johnstone D&C 7th (A) John Clayton (B) Colin Marsden
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D&C 18th (A) Adam Cowie (B) Barry Disch Money hole (A) Bryan Porter (B) L. Porter-Smith Lucky number 17 H. Potts Ladies 9 hole Joint winners: Wendy Couvaras & Margaret Gale Next game 12 May 2017: S/stab
THIS week, students across Port Stephens will sit the federal government’s mandated test, NAPLAN. The National Assessment Plan seeks to test students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9 to check whether or not they are meeting prescribed curriculum outcomes. This year, the tests take place from 7 to 9 May in classrooms across Australia. Students in each of the NAPLAN selected year levels are assessed on language conventions, writing, reading, and numeracy in tests that go from 40 and 45 minutes for year 3 students, up to 45 and 60 minutes for year 9 students. With so much emphasis placed on NAPLAN, young children and their parents
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POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex. 750kg. VG cond. Reg 7/17. $4700ono. 0427633776 REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009. Rego NSW 9/2017. Complete with all necessary items for travel. Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017
QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond. Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088 STACER 429 Seaway 2015. 40HP Evinrude & Stacer trailer. Lic for 5 people. 3 yr warr. VG cond. $18,000. Ph Jim 0403807200 STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout. 55hp Evinrude, both reg, $2600 ono. 49971651
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Vehicles 2003 Audi convertable. Auto. No rego. Runs well. Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099
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2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415 2006 Commodore sedan. No rego. Best offer 49829526 FORD XR6 PG Series 2009 240K 8/17 rego charcoal metallic. Great cons, full service history. $6750 0407145366. Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au FORD Falcon 06 BF 4-speed Auto LPG, $5k spent new brake rotors, pads, exhaust, fan belt, spark plugs, air filter. near-new tyres, Ghia alloys, reverse & dash cam, too much to list. 257K kms. Runs smooth & Econo. Great vehicle, selling due ill health. Rego 15th June, ‘17. View at Sal.Bay Macca’s. CK97HO $4,400ono. 0466626943 HOLDEN Jackaroo 2000. Only 242000klms, Capable of $500,000, Exc cond in all aspsects. Roof bar, Bull bar. VG tyres, Cruise, HD Towbar, 7-seats, Pet/LPG for cheap fuel. You wiil be proud to own. $5750 0400 027 209 HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160
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Found BUDGIE at Koonwarra Ave, Hawks Nest. Ph 0405 599 865.
Beloved husband of PAM. Loving father & father-in-law of NORMAN, CATHERINE and MICHAEL. Much loved Poppy to his grandchildren. A dear brother to LESTER, and MARGARET DICKENSEN. Brother-in-law and uncle to the WEBBER and HASLAM Families.
To Let NELSON BAY 4br e/s, d/garage, small yard, no pets, unfurnished. Available approx. early July $480 pw.Ph 0488218584
Relatives and friends of NORM are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, cnr Ogden and Witt Sts., Tea Gardens this FRIDAY 12.5.2017 at 2:00pm. A private cremation will follow.
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Aerial Spraying of Bitou Bush
MidCoast Council will be carrying out aerial herbicide spraying at various locations along our coastal strip for the control of Bitou Bush. Scheduled works will occur on a number of days during the month of May and June 2017, weather permitting. This activity is undertaken as a part of a broader, collaborative and coordinated program with other public authorities and land management agencies on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Council’s contractor, experienced in aerial spraying, will be following recommendations contained within the “best practice guidelines for aerial spraying of Bitou Bush in New South Wales”, as published by The Department of Environment and Conservation, Natural Heritage Trust and National Parks and Wildlife Service. Two herbicides will be utilised within different areas determined by site specific requirements. Lynx WG (Metsulfuron methyl 600g/Kg) will be applied at 20 – 30g/ha or Weedmaster Duo (Glyphosate 360g/L) will be applied at 2 L/ha. These herbicides will be applied, as per requirements of APVMA off label permit 12251 for the control of Bitou Bush in coastal sand dunes, bushland and grassland. The following areas will be closed to public access for the duration of the spraying or from 7am till 5pm on the specific treatment days: Crowdy Head Reserve; Nine Mile Beach Tuncurry; Pilot Hill (lower area adjacent to southern break wall) Forster; Boomerang Point Headland and Sandbar / Cellito Beach at Pacific Palms Bennett’s Beach, Yacabba Peninsula and Jimmy’s Beach at Hawks Nest. Areas adjacent to Crowdy Head Reserve; Forster Coastal Patrol, Smiths Lake Skate Park, Pacific Palms Sports Complex and Myall Park Hawks Nest will be closed for utilisation as Helipads. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information please contact Council on 6591 7222.
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DA 482/2017 Caravan park and boundary realignment at 480 and 500 Tarean Road Karuah. The development is integrated under Division 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and requires the approval of the Office of Water with respect to the Water Management Act 2000. Applicant: Tattersall Lander Pty Limited View application: Council’s website or at the Forster or Tea Gardens Council Offices during normal business hours Exhibition period: Thursday 11 May - Monday 12 June 2017. Make a submission: Written submissions will be accepted by email or post before the end of the exhibition period. Please note: · Where a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified. · Submissions are considered “open access information” under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, and may be made publicly available. You are advised to refrain from including personal and health information about yourself or other people, defamatory statements or abusive language within submissions. · All submissions must include a public disclosure of any donation to a Councillor or Council employee in the previous two years. Please refer to our website for more information. · Please quote development application number and provide full return address and telephone number when making a submission. · Submissions can be emailed to: council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au or posted to: PO Box 450 FORSTER 2428 PO BOX 450 FORSTER NSW 2428
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By Rachael VAUGHAN
q Maverick Toby breaking through.
THE past two weeks for Medowie Rugby Club saw the first round of the comp for Medowie Rugby juniors teams, and a fantastic home ground Friday night of Rugby with both the seniors and juniors playing on the same night. It was a nice coincidence in the scheduling that the senior and juniors teams scored a home game together, something that doesn’t happen often, so it has been a jam packed two weeks of Medowie Rugby. First up was the first round of the Juniors comp, at home at Medowie.
The under 8s kicked off the home game day with a 3015 win over Maitland. The under 11s unfortunately lost 29-10 to Nelson Bay, but Medowie Rugby representative Jackie Murphy told News Of The Area that the end score did not reflect the passion of the game. “The score at the end in this particular game definitely doesn’t reflect the pace and the speed of the game.” “These kids gave it their all, and Medowie were still trying right until the very end,” she said. The under 12s lost 43-0 CONTINUED Page 8
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