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charges. Of course, a Medowie Christmas Carols would not be complete without Santa Claus arriving on a Fire Truck with lights blazing. Children, young and old, swamped Santa for a greeting and a packet of lollies! It is the work and effort of so many volunteers that make this event possible, including Rotary Club members, parking attendants, food and coffee van servers, St John Ambulance First Aid Officers, school teachers giving up their evening, the MC host Mr Andrew Ratcliffe, Medowie Rural Fire Brigade, and the many other individuals and those from groups who band together to make this an enjoyable night for the Medowie locals, especially the young children.
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q The Central Health Alliance Practice staff are ready for Christmas: Rachel Peake, Cheren Hall with Emily Hall and Isabella Hall, Kaylene with Kobie Staader, Sam Almond, and Paul Burford holding Harvie Staader.
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for another good cause. Central Health Alliance have joined with radio station NFXM to be part of the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. Dr Paul Burford told Medowie News Of The Area, “We are a community focused practice.” “As a group we would like to help as many families as possible.” From 1 December until Christmas Eve the public can donate unwrapped toys and place it under Dr Burford’s Christmas tree. The Salvation Army will then collect the toys and distribute them to children in need to make this festive season a little bit brighter. Dr Burford, on behalf of the staff, also expressed to Medowie News Of The Area, “We would like to thank Medowie and the surrounding communities for the overwhelming support they have shown Central Health Alliance this year.” “We would like to wish everyone a safe and a very Merry Christmas.”
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Celebrating Volunteers on the UN International Volunteer Day By Heather SHARP
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volunteers do in a range of organisations across the world. Medowie is a small community, but one with many volunteers, who contribute in a range of significant ways. One Medowie man deserving of the recognition that the UN aims to bring about is Mr Graham Howlett. If you have attended or participated in an event in and around Medowie and the Newcastle/Hunter area, you may have come across Mr Howlett, a first aider with the St John Ambulance. Amazingly, he has been a volunteer with St John Ambulance for 57 years, joining as a young man of 17. During 2016 he has chalked up an amazing 838 hours, broken down as 688 duty hours doing first aid for events and 150 hours voluntary training, where Mr Howlett teaches others and completes administrative record keeping. Mr Howlett told Medowie News Of The Area, “I am a self-
Fisherman Relocates Family Business By Simone JOHNSON
Myall Coast NewsOfTheArea Covering the region across the Port. Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah to Bulahdelah, & Stroud. Great Lakes LGA. Some of stories in this paper... • $3M Business Park unveiled • Hawks Nest Beach named one of Australia’s best • Loose Connections Christmas Musical in Tea Gardens • IGA Grand Opening in Hawks Nest • Myall Coast Rotary: Pride in Workmanship Awards 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
COMING from four generations of fishermen, John Wisby has relocated the family business to his portable truck in Salt Ash. Originally from Tasmania, John moved here to be closer to his family and try his luck in the Prawn industry. Running the two biggest fish factories in Tasmania for over 20 years, prawns and oysters were a welcome change from the lobsters and scallops that are common in the South. The weather here is a lot more welcoming to prawns, as is the high demand. John told News Of The Area, “It’s been very beneficial for me to continue the business in NSW and I really like the warm weather compared to the freezing
cold in Tasmania.” John has been working out of his truck at Paul’s Corner, near the BP at Salt Ash for two-and-a-half years now, and is preparing for the extremely high demand that will come with his third Christmas here. He works every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every second Sunday. John’s brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and now nephews have all been professional fishermen, with his brother also pursuing professional fishing in Port Stephens. John sources only Australian prawns, sourced locally from Wickham, and oysters from leases in the Port Stephens area. “Over the last two-and-ahalf years, I’ve had no issues with the locals, as they always
make me feel very welcome,” he said. “It’s nice to have regular customers and ‘tradies’ that buy off me a few times a week, always with a laugh and a joke.”
motivated person who likes meeting and helping people by passing on the knowledge and skills that I have learnt over the years.” Mr Howlett combined his paid employment with volunteering for many years, exclusively telling part of his volunteering story to Medowie News Of The Area, “On my days off and after work I was able to do my St John volunteering.” “When I left the ambulance service I went into the mines as an underground mine bricklayer and then became a volunteer rescue person with Newcastle Mines Rescue which gave me more flexibility for time.” “After the recovery of the West Wallsend incident I was invited to join the permanent Mines Rescue as an employee.” “I gained my deputy’s ticket and continued with my voluntary work.” St John Ambulance is always on the lookout for volunteers. For more information, go to www. stjohnnsw.com.au or call 1800 451 331.
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FROM Page 8 prouder of my students, they never cease to amaze me with the dedication they show throughout the whole year.” This year, the school awarded six students with their 10 year Loyalty to Dance trophy – Heidi Farley, Lilly Davidson, Nicola Green, Hayley Doonar, Hayley Daniels and Kyara Darcy. They also awarded two students the impressive 20 year Commitment to Dance award – Hannah Ross and Amelia Morrow. The concert featured professional costumes, props, backdrops, lighting, photography and videography. The exciting night was compered by none other than Romper Room’s Miss Kim. Congratulations to all the dancers on a wonderfully successful year in your chosen sport.
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Councils Combat Dumping PORT Stephens Council has joined forces with Hunter Councils in a new campaign to reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the region. Hunter Councils’ regional waste education
coordinator, Chantelle Sage, said the two month campaign is designed to combat dumping that is costing the councils and their ratepayers approximately $3million each year. Ms Sage said in the last
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financial year there were approximately 2,000 recorded incidents of illegal dumping that caused significant damage to natural habitats and community facilities. The campaign features billboards and bus back advertising to promote the message that the natural environment is no place to dispose of unwanted goods. “The campaign material has also been placed on Hunter Councils’ new look Small Acts Big Change website – the Hunter community’s go to website on how to minimise waste – as well as on our Facebook page,” Ms Sage said. “The ads promote people’s
emotional connection to the environment,” she said. “Our landscapes deserve a better break: don’t dump on them.” Better ways to dispose of waste • Find out what services your Council offers such as a green waste collection service • Take bulk waste to your local Waste Management Centre • Take advantage of Council waste initiatives such as chemical clean out days, mattress drop off days and E-waste collections People with information on illegal dumping should report it to the Regional Illegal Dumping Squad on 131 555 or on line at ridsquad.com.au
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pathway, and the high blood levels some people are recording do warrant air monitoring.” Ms Swanson said she would raise the issue of air testing at the next meeting of the Williamtown Elected Representatives Group, chaired by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and including representatives from Defence and Health and the NSW EPA. “I am still waiting for a reply from the Prime
of the Government’s management of PFAS contamination being escalated to his department, a fact I learned in Parliament on Monday from a Government MP when I tabled my motion on the subject,” Ms Swanson said. Ms Swanson encouraged anyone considering blood testing to read the health advice closely, talk it over with their GP, and take advantage of mental health support on offer.
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BIKES Typhoon-Holstar,
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CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215
& reel $60ono Medowie Ph 0428 291 907
SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557 SPA 2mx1.8m timber surround & cover. Good cond. $250.4982 8155
Free TWO Very large farm gates. 4.8m x 1m 49829526
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GIANT Three Racing Bike full carbon, mens meduim, like new cond, bargin, $800 Paul 0414690791.
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Ibanez AS153. Brand new. Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350. 0413046858 GOLF Buggy Powa/ Kaddy $150. Mower Rover 4-stroke, with catcher $75. Both good cond 0408679439 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784
NURSERY / Child drawers, 4 drawer cupboard unit. $130. Ph 0417 983 719
Avalon 2007. 3.95m. 20 hp Yamaha 2 stroke. 25hrs approx, only used in fresh water. Bimini, rego May 17. safety equipment, on trailer. whole unit in near new condition. vessel at Tanilba Bay. Phone. 0410 540 737. $5000 ono.
DINGY f/glass with
oars & rollicks. Exc tender. $375. Corlette. 49814854
A-VAN pop-top 2005 16ft 6in. Twin beds. Many extras. Always been garaged. One owner only. Very good condition. $16,000 Price dropped must sell. Shoal Bay. 0419176882.
2002 Coromal 505 Mirage series pop top full anex a/c single bed, dual axels, elec brakes, galv chasis, many extras, always garaged, suit new van buyer, $19500 ono 0438217821 2010 Jayco Sterling 21.65-3 caravan, in as new cond, front leather lounge, 190Lt 2-door fridge, oven, microwave, water fitler, slide-out queen bed, full ens incl wash mach, rollout awn, solar, wineguard arial & TV. Non smoking original owners. Ready for any advertures. $45,000 Ring 02 49 828 321
RESIDENTIAL Caravan Site. 2 bed, bathroom & toilet 365 days permanent. $85,000. Island Leisure Village 0407943997
Found FOUND 02/12/16 Coachwood Dr., Medowie - Garmin Edge 520 cycling computer. Ph: 0411067058
Wanted to buy ANTIQUE silver &
porcelain, old windup watches, fountain pens/pencils, anything old & interesting. Ph: Ron & Annette 0408967747
CHEF or experienced cook wanted. Busy cafe/restaurant in Tea Gardens. Approx 30 hours a week. Above award wages. Phone 0419135674 EXPERIENCED Bar Staff, Coffee Shop attendants, Motel Cleaners required. Includes weekend work. Resume to gm@tgcc.com.au
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT WILLIAMTOWN Telstra plans to upgrade its existing telecommunications facility at: Williamtown RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2318 (RFNSA No. 2318001) The proposed works consist of: • Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas (each 2.1m in length) with three (3) new panel antennas (each 2m in length) • Installation of three (3) new tower mounted amplifiers • Installation of associated ancillary equipment Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above. Written submissions should be sent to: Kelvin Tang by Thursday 15 December 2016
Thursday, 8 December, 2016
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BARGIN dining setting 7 peice. glss top, & blck wrought iron frame, very solid, $130. 49844557
Marble top. Slightly broken but a beautiful antique piece. $400 Ph 49829578 or 0401240271
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1995Toyota Landcruiser GXL Diesel 7 seater. 1 owner, service history, in ex orig cond, bull bar, tow bar, new a/c, shock absorber & tyres. Rego till July 2017. TSV833 $10,500 or best offer 0437878155
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STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout. 55hp Evinrude, both reg, $3000. 0403 684110
For Sale at cost $2900 o.n.o. Delivery can be arrange from Shoal Bay at cost Enquire with Frank 0412 366 567
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KAWASAKI 550 Jet Ski, Stand up, $999 0403 684110
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THE Dancers of Dance N Dazzle dance school have finished the year off in a flourish of colour, music, fun and a lot of tulle and sequins. The school held its annual end of year concert at the St Philip’s Christian School college theatre at Waratah last week. This year marks 21 years of Dance N Dazzle in Medowie, and the 21st end of year concert and celebration. This year’s theme was ‘Dancing around the World’ and the various age groups featured and represented many different countries in the show. The 120 students, aged two and upwards, have been working hard all year on their routines. Dance school principal, Corynne Darcy, told News Of The Area, “I could not be
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