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By Rachael VAUGHAN THE Message from Police representatives at the Medowie Community forum was loud and clear – they need to know what is happening here if we want to see change.

The forum was well attended by community members, Police representatives, councillor Geoff Dingle, and our local MP Kate Washington.

Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “It’s not often that a community gets to vent its frustrations with the Commander and his management team from our local police command.”

“It happened last week in Medowie and I’m very grateful that our police are willing to sit with our

community and listen,” she said.

A number of community members spoke at the forum, and the resounding message was loud and clear.

“We want, and need a greater police presence.”

Port Stephens LAC Commander Chris Craner spoke to attendees and took our comments and requests on board.

His response was equally loud and clear.

“Too many times, local police have spoken to residents who have a recurring problem and state nothing gets done about it.”

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High School a chance

By Rachael VAUGHAN

OUR Local MP, Kate Washington, has always strongly advocated for a Medowie High School to be built.

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The fight for Medowie High School has been going on since the 1980’s and continues to frustrate locals.

Last week in parliament, budget estimates were discussed, and Ministers were

required to answer questions.

Kate Washington contacted News Of The Area to discuss an interesting statement made by the The NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli.

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Residents need to report - we need to report everything that happens in Medowie, and help to create a database of true statistics.

You have several options to make these reports, and unless your situation is an emergency, it doesn’t matter which way you report it.

You can call the local station on (02) 49837599, the Police Assistance Line (PAL) on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Write down all details of the report, the name and rank of the person who took call, and follow up if you desire.

Commander Craner also told attendees that an online reporting system for incidents not requiring police attendance (non emergency) is on the horizon.

“I hope that people will

receive this message, and it will help them to really see what is happening, and where services are most needed,” said Commander Craner.

Commander Crane mentioned that whilst most reports from the community meeting were about dangerous drivers, that the statistical concerns in Medowie appear to in actual fact be car and home theft.

If this is not the case, we need to report all incidences so that statistics reflect where the true problems lie.

Residents in attendance reflected that a lot of locals feel like they have lost faith in the Police.

C o m m a n d e r Craner said, “This is a disappointing fact, and with more information and reporting, he hopes to be able to change that feeling in Medowie.”

It was also reported that residents feel they are not given up to date crime information and things to look out for that

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FROM Page 1 following transcript: Hon. Courtney Houssos (Labor MLC): “Minister what is your current position on a public high school in Medowie?”

Education Minister Adrian Piccoli: “I know it was an election commitment made by the Labor Opposition and I know the previous member had lobbied me about it, as has the

current member lobbied me about a high school in Medowie. That’s it.”

Hon. Courtney Houssos (Labor MLC): “Your [Department] Secretary earlier referred to a 15 year

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Thank you to PSLAC Commander Chris Craner and his management team for hosting the forum and to all of the Medowie residents who came along.

Working together we can achieve a lot more.

plan for new schools. Does Medowie figure in that plan?”

Education Minister Adrian Piccoli: “Well look I don’t want to give all our secrets away.

As I said there are 22 projects which have not been announced yet plus most of the billion dollars set aside for schools under the polls and wire transaction and they will be announced in due season” It is a small glimmer of hope, and perhaps not one to feel positive about just yet, but we remain hopeful that Medowie will be granted the choice of education for all – instead of just options that suit some.

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Get Ready weekend

By Rachael VAUGHAN MEDOWIE Rural Fire Brigade are calling all residents to join them for the ‘Get Ready weekend’ this Saturday at the station in preparation for the coming bush fire season.

The weekend will see volunteer firefighters holding events and activities at the Medowie fire station, giving residents a chance to talk about what they can do to Get Ready for bushfires.

NSW RFS members have been busy preparing for this season by undertaking hazard reduction burns, maintaining firefighting equipment and

undergoing training.

Get Ready weekend is a chance for Port Stephens Residents to also do their bit and begin planning.

Ken Johnson from Medowie Rural fire brigade told News Of The Area, “We have many events and activities planned for Medowie this Saturday, and we encourage all residents to come down and have a chat about some relatively simple and easy things you can put in place to be ready for bushfire season.”

Activities for Medowie residents include: For the kids; Meet Mighty

Mike the mini fire truck simulation machine, use a fire hose to knock down targets, have your photo taken in uniform and have a look inside the trucks.

For everyone; Inspect the station and trucks, see a kitchen fire simulation, have a free sausage sandwich, discuss the bush fire risk of your house and ask volunteers any fire related questions.

In the week following Open Day, volunteers will also be spending some time at the Medowie supermarkets providing advice on steps to take to get ready for the fire season.

Please take the opportunity to come to the open day, or approach volunteers at the shopping centre.

The open day will be open from 10am until 2pm.

Teal Day raises funds for Ovarian Cancer

By Rachael VAUGHAN IRRAWANG High School teacher, Jean Duma, is on a mission to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer – and the school has happily supported her on her fundraising journey.

In October 2016, Ms Duma will be doing the Great Wall of China Challenge to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia.

Her initial goal was to raise at least $4000.

Last week, Irrawang High School hosted ‘Crazy Teal Day’ to help with raising much needed funds, and helped Ms Duma to hit that $4000 goal.

Jean Duma told News Of The Area, “It was such a fantastic day, and I’m so grateful to the staff and students for all getting on board with raising funds.”

“The total funds raised for Irrawang’s Crazy Teal Day was $2052.96, and in total

since I started fundraising in February, my total funds raised has reached $4299.76,” Ms Duma said.

Challenge One for Crazy Teal Day promised that if the school raised $1500 Miss Henry would wear a dress, sing a song and have her head shaved.

Meeting challenge number two ensure that if $2,000 was met, Principal Mr Baxter would shave his beard and Ms Duma would dye her hair blue.

With both those targets met, the fun began.

The assembly kicked off with an amazing Dolly Parton performance by a pink prom dress clad Ms Henry, complete with a flash mob of CAPA students.

Ms Henry then had her head shaved by students Dylan and Louise Edwards.

Mr Baxter’s beard was shaved and Ms Duma’s hair was dyed courtesy of Claire

from Andrew’s Barber Shop Raymond Terrace.

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A kitchen fire simulation that will be recreated again this weekend.

Challenge will be an exciting trip for this philanthropic and charitable Irrawang High PE Teacher.

For 11 days, they will visit a number of culturally significant sites in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven - and will trek various sections of The

Great Wall of China’s both restored and unrestored areas.

The Walk for Women Great Wall Challenge aims to raise much needed funds and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Australia to help them achieve their 25/25 Vision - to reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer by 25% and

to improve the 5 year survival rate by 25% by the year 2025.

If people wish to donate to this worthy cause they can go to the Everyday Hero site h t t p s : / / ova r i a n c a n c e ra u s t ra l i a c h i n a c h a l l e n g e . everydayhero.com/au/jean

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Legacy Week brings out the best in our students OUR two feeder high schools, Irrawang High and Hunter River High, can be very proud this week of their student representatives.

Students from both schools volunteered last week for Legacy Week, and sold pins, badges, bears, bracelets and more at Raymond Terrace Marketplace, and at their schools, to benefit this worthy charity.

Jan Noake, community member, told News Of The Area, “It was so lovely to see such friendly and wellpresented young people collecting for such an important cause.”

“They represented their schools very well, and they should be proud of them,” said Ms Noake.

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caring for the families of veterans who have died or become incapacitated either on service or subsequently.

This extends to veterans

who have served in war and on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.

The actions of our young people last week is a timely

reminder of how many wonderful young people we have in our community.

By Simone JOHNSON MEDOWIE’S Annual Arts and Craft show will be held at Medowie Community Hall (Ferodale Road) on 7-8 October.

Hosted by the Medowie Lions Club, the show is not a competition, rather an

opportunity to show work that is for sale.

Anyone selling any form of art and craft are welcome to enter.

Those wanting to sell their work can book a table for $15 for the two days, or $10 for one day.

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tea will also be for sale.

Admission for spectators is $2 per person with children being free.

For further information on the art, please contact Helen on 0429 840 238 or Ann - Marie on 4981 7610 for the craft stalls.

vans, huge motorbike display and much much more!

Please come along and support this wonderful group of men and their volunteers, family and helpers to raise as much money as possible for these charities.

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Longriders raising for charity

By Rachael VAUGHAN THE Annual Longriders Motorcycle Club bike show is this year in its 14th year, and will be celebrated for 2016 on Saturday 10 September.

The event is starting at 11am at Tomago Bowling Club.

The Longriders have been in the Heatherbrae/ Newcastle area since 1998, and have a proud tradition of raising funds for charities – choosing new local groups to support each year.

This year’s charities that will benefit from the motorcycle club’s generosity and big hearts are ‘Charlie’s Run 4 Kids’ and ‘Soldier on’.

Charlie’s Run 4 Kids is a local running group that raises money for local families.

Their number one supporter, Charlie Carr, lost her battle with Neuroblastoma in April last year.

They continue to run for Charlie, and this year

are also running for fifteenyear-old Jacob Cooper – who is currently undergoing treatment for A.L.L PH+ Leukemia.

Soldier On supports servicemen and women of the Australian Defence Force who have been physically or psychologically wounded in the service of their country.

Their vision is to have the world’s best care for Australia’s wounded soldiers, to help them to achieve the same hopes and dreams they had prior to their wounds.

The bike show is set to yet again be a huge event that has something for everyone.

Entry to the event is $5 and all proceeds go to charity.

Lucky door and raffle prizes to be won include 5 nights’ accommodation on the snow fields.

Activities planned for this big day out include; market stalls, kids rides, laughing clowns, slides, wood chopping demonstration, Taekwondo demonstrations, face painting, ice cream vans,

coffee vans, air brush artists, pony rides, camel rides, food

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Ice Report Welcomed by MPs THE 2014 hearings of Operation Spicer heard of envelopes of cash being donated by banned property developers including Hilton Grugeon, Bill Saddington and then Lord Mayor of Newcastle Jeff McCloy.

In total, eleven NSW Liberal MPs, including then Premier Barry O’Farrell, were subject to scrutiny as part of Operation Spicer. Upper House member and former Police Minister Mike Gallacher is the only MP scrutinised by Operation Spicer who is still

in Parliament.

Former Charlestown MP Andrew Cornwell is the only Hunter MP referred to the DPP for further investigation. Other MPs have been referred to the NSW electoral commission further investigation.

This report has particular importance in Port Stephens, where Hilton Grugeon and Darren Williams continue to be involved in the planning system and former MP Craig Baumann continues to hold influence in Liberal Party

branches, as does former Port Stephens Councillor Josh Hodges.

The findings of Operation Spicer have highlighted the need for further protections to the integrity of the electoral system, including restoring the funding cut to ICAC by the Baird Government and banning property developers from standing for Local Government.

The Baird Government has slashed the ICAC’s funding by 7.5 per cent in 2015-16 and a further 9 per cent in 2016-

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were food stalls showcasing food from other cultures and rides for the children.

The petting zoo gave children a chance to meet some different furry friends, and LuLu the pony delighted the little ones, being walked around the school, greeting visitors.

The jumping castles were moved inside the hall due to the weather, and provided

a colourful backdrop of fun to the iDance performance company dancers who wowed the crowd.

The Irrawang drummers put on a show and impressed the fair goers, as did the school’s CAPA department performers and special education class performers.

Irrawang High wishes to acknowledge the wonderful community support they

Spring Fair of fun DESPITE intense winds, the rain held off and allowed Irrawang High School to put on a wonderful day for their Spring Fair.

There were rides, market stalls, performances and food aplenty, quite literally something for everyone.

Local small businesses showed their wares, there

17. This has resulted in a 15 percent reduction in staff at the ICAC. State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington MP said, “I thank the ICAC for doing what it does best – protecting communities from corruption.”

“It’s damning that many local developers and former sitting members were found to have intentionally evaded the law.”

“Clearly, there’s a need for a well-fed watchdog,” said ms Washington. had, that ensured the smooth running and overall success of the day, It was great to see the Raymond Terrace Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace, SES and the local fire brigade here.

Jo Cotton and her family from Abundance Auto Recycling provided a wrecked car for the SES to provide a demonstration on how to cut a person out at the scene of an accident.

Well done Irrawang High on putting on such a fantastic family day.

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Family thanks community for support OPINION Dear News Of The Area, REGARDING the “Lucas Lion Heart” edition 25 August 2016.

Saul and Michelle are wonderful parents for Lucas as well as for Jaxon.

Lucas is a little miracle.

He is so full of happiness and kindness.

Jaxon is great as his big brother.

As a grandmother I can only be very grateful for such a Beautiful family.

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And thank you to all that has made his transition into regular toddler life that little bit easier.

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GET your girlfriends together for a fun night at the movies on Saturday 17 September at Scotty’s Cinema Raymond Terrace.

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, cheese platters and raffle prizes while you catch up with friends. Then sit back, relax and let Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey and Renee Zellweger entertain you in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones’s Baby (M).

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To be held at Medowie Community Hall Ferodale Rd, Medowie. On Friday and Saturday 7th and 8th October, 2016.

Not a competition, but a showing of artwork, which will be for sale over the two days of the show.

We welcome entries of any art and craft.

Anyone wishing to sell their craftwork can book a table for a fee $15.00 for the two days, or $10.00 for one day.

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grass courts and two hard courts.

One of the hard courts will have Hot Shots courts so that the club can cater for the young children that want to play tennis.

There will also soon be a practice wall installed, so that anyone who wishes to come down and practice may do so.

Sam Osborn is the Medowie Tennis Club coach and he has been coaching for the club for two years.

The children Sam coaches are aged four years and upwards and lessons take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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and balloon animals to travellers. The young, old and young at heart are all set to have a giggle and find some fun at the airport. Be sure to allow some time either before your flight or when farewelling a loved one. Daisy will be performing on the following days: Thursday 29

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and girls that are showing a great deal of promise.

Diane Rees told News Of The Area, “I paid a visit last week to see the children that Sam teaches and was so pleased to see his students so enthusiastic and have so much pleasure and fun with their lessons.”

Sam Osborn can be contacted on 0421 460 748.

During the year Sam runs coaching camps, and roundrobin style competitions during the holidays.

The club also hosts ‘come and try tennis’ days with a free barbecue and will advise when the next day will take place.

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Jodie Gill, Girls Night Out Coordinator told News Of The Area, “Be part of the fun this year and experience why so many describe it as a great night out.”

Raffle prize and financial donations are still being accepted.

All sponsors are promoted on the Girls Night Out Medowie Facebook page. Donations valued

at $100 or more entitle sponsors to a full page advertisement in Medowie Public School’s newsletter.

For more details, contact Jodie on 0414 488 322 or email pandcmedowie@ hotmail.com.

Girls Night Out is a fundraising initiative of Medowie Public School Parents & Citizens Association.

Proceeds will be used to purchase literacy resources.

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Hollow body. AK-80.

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SIX - drawer mirror-

back dressing D table, plus 2x1Sleather OL ‘Pegar’ lounges (green). $100 4997 0817.

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Or (02) 4983 2134 STEEL Y-Bar. 2-3m lengths. LSuitable for D fencing, SOStar pickets. $30. Ph 4982 8715 TWO Queen Size dooner cover sets, exc cond 1 black & white, 1 purple & maroon $30 ea. ph 49972258.

WEACO fridge/ freezer model 110 including 12/24 Volt transformer for this unit. Ideal for 4wd owners.

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Grandcruiser 21.5ft fibreglass caravan $47,000, shower, toilet, washing machine, solar. Near new tyres, batteries and charger plus brakes. exc/ cond. Tea Gardens 49970367 2007 Coromal XL511 Poptop, Elec brakes, A/C S/Axle, Full Annex + extras V.G. Cond $22500 ono onto PH: Brendon 0427110130.

CAMPERVAN 2004 Aliner has full annex & fly. Very LD good SO $13,700. condition.

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125,000kms. New bat.

5 new tyres. Canopy and nudge bar. Imac Condition. $8500, no offers. AWE-33R. Phone 49828450 or 0412459516.

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Cressida, Grande 1992,Auto, Rego 2/17, in very good cond.

265,000klms. $2300ono.

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2007 Subaru Forester 147,500kms, Auto, Rego Oct16, D Well maint, OL Good condition,S Leather inter, $9850 ono, CWO11X, Phone 4997 8240

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BABY sitting and Child

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Applications in writing to: The Village Manager PO Box 307, Tea Gardens NSW 2324 or email: julie.woolard@rsllifecare.org.au Applications close: 16 September 2016

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LD Phone Petrol $2000.

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Liberty manual ‘95, AWD, Rego 19 Dec. Always serviced. Good cond.

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Plus box trailer. Both unreg. 1 lrg floor jack.

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T.V. Entertainment unit Mahogany 1.56m long very good cond. $100.

Homemaker Oil Heater 4 bar $20.

Cane Laundry Basket large with lid.60cm. high 60cm.high $30.

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Tennis club reignites the love of the sport IF you are looking for a new family activity or sport that both adults and children can do to keep fit and meet new friends, Tennis might be the sport for your family.

Medowie Tennis Club Inc. was started in Medowie forty years ago and have had many men and women playing on the courts for their own enjoyment.

With a statewide drop in numbers overall for the sport of tennis, Medowie Tennis Club also experienced a decline in registrations, and experienced a number of years of relatively low member numbers.

Medowie Tennis Club is now proud to announce that their club has had a

resurgence of new members, and is bouncing back with people finding and falling in love with this great sport again.

A great committee is running the Medowie Tennis club this year, and they have set themselves a high standard to work at.

This club was not the only one that was having a time of many not playing tennis but was happening all over this state.

The committee has been actively working hard to raise funds to better the club this year.

Two courts have been refurbished, meaning the club now has three synthetic CONTINUED Page 6

For any further information, please contact Diane Rees 0419601294.

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Jacob Sheedy 16, Xavier Ridley 7, Ella Olden 9, Jessica Smith 9 and Sam Osborn the club coach.

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