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PRIMARY school students across the region were in high spirits last week, with traditional Easter Hat Parades bringing the school term to a colourful and spectacular end. Big hats, carrots hats and rabbit hats were some of the magnificent creations paraded in front of classmates, doting parents, grandparents and friends. Proud parents snapped hundreds of pictures of the bonnets and bunnies as they passed, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Like all children and

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visitors, Tea Gardens student Simone Miller was impressed with the creative talents on show. “All of the hats were really high quality, I think they are all winners,” Simone said. Bulahdelah student Annabelle Smith told News Of The Area, “the hats were amazing”. “There were so many and they all looked pretty and very colourful,” she said. Although hat parades are always a highlight of the school calendar, the occasion was extra special for Tea Gardens coordinating teacher, Ms

Maloney. “This was one of her last official roles as Assistant Principal before retiring after 39 years of dedicated service as a class teacher,” Principal Mr Mark Clemson said. After a lot of eggcellent fun, staff at Karuah and Tea Gardens Public Schools and Bulahdelah Central School, thanked all the children and parents for their hard work in creating the impressive Easter hats. The schools also wish their students, parents and communities a safe and happy Easter holiday break.

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RFS Volunteers do great work LOCAL Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) members have been praised for their involvement in the clean-up of Lismore after the area was devastated by flooding. Speaking in Parliament last week, Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead, acknowledged the volunteer members from Pindimar, Limeburners Creek and Booral RFS, and also those from his electorate, who provided assistance “in an area that was described as looking like a war zone”. “We take our hats off to volunteers and their families. At times like this, volunteers put up their hand to help and advance towards danger while the rest of us retreat from it,” Mr Bromhead said. “The volunteers have the support of their families and their employers, who allow them to go. I congratulate them all.” Mr Bromhead said the MidCoast region’s RFS provided 42 people, 10 tankers, a bulk water tanker and two command vehicles to assist in the clean-up efforts.

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have both taken up the cause to dredge the Myall River area known as ‘The Gut’ in Tea Gardens. This long running issue has seen letters going back and forth between various NSW Government Departments and MidCoast Council for the past six months. At the core of all the correspondence is ‘which body’ is responsible for dredging the area which flanks Marine Drive. ‘The Gut’ is not a navigational channel, but an area leased as

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BLUE WATER COWBOYS q Senior Constables Ashley Ray, Trevor Mcleod and David Feeney, wish everyone an enjoyable and safe Easter. “See the Photoshoot of the Officers online” a very popular time for a quick family vacation or camping get away, but we want to urge drivers to be realistic in their travel goals,” Senior Constable Feeney said. “There will be a lot more vehicles on the roads which can cause delays, making it much

moorings and operated by the Lands Department and Roads and Maritime Services. ‘The Gut’ has not been dredged since 1961. Despite receiving income from the area, the Lands Department has always maintained MidCoast Council is responsible for its dredging. In response MidCoast has said it would discuss managing the dredging on a full fee for service basis. In further correspondence, Mr Ling of the Department of Lands and Forestry, Newcastle branch, has remained adamant that dredging was the

more likely for accidents to occur.” The local boys are appealing to all drivers to stick to the speed limit, stay alert by taking regular breaks and stay off mobile phones when driving. Drivers are also reminded that double demerits will be in place

Council’s responsibility. In his letters to the Ministers for Lands and Forestry, and the Road and Maritime Services, Mr Bromhead said, ‘’It appears one Government department is passing the buck to another department without any resolution to this very important issue.” Kate Washington has also put questions on notice to Parliament in regards to the revenue raised by Roads and Maritime Services from mooring fees and whether the RMS will assist in funding ‘The Gut’. The Port Stephens MP has also written to the Minister for Lands and

from 13 - 17 April and will target speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, seatbelt and helmet related offences. No matter what plans you have for Easter, our dedicated officers wish the entire Myall Coast community a safe and enjoyable time.

“From the local police at Bulahdelah, we hope you enjoy your long weekend and stay safe,” Sn Constable Feeney said. News Of The Area greatly appreciate how accessible and obliging the Local Station Police Officers are with us. Happy Easter.

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The Full Court determined that the trial Judge was in error in using his discretion in making the coercive order and that the Court’s power to make such an order should only be exercised in rare and extreme circumstances. The Full Court found that the trial Judge erred in failing to explore and consider alternative options to the coercive order, and that he had not considered the risk to the children if they moved back to the town – due to the emotional support that the mother had been afforded by moving away from there.

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DURING a search of the local area earlier this week, dozens of foil wrapped chocolate eggs, allegedly left by the Easter Bunny, were discovered. Witnesses have stated the fluffy bunny has long floppy ears, and is hopping around with huge baskets of eggs. Evidence uncovered during the investigation confirms that the Easter Bunny is nearby and is preparing to deliver the chocolate treats to wellbehaved boys and girls. But with the Easter Bunny out and about, our local boys in blue urge anyone who is travelling, to slow down and be patient on the roads. “Police understand that the Easter long weekend is

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Servo Fueling Competition A NEW player in local retail petrol ranks has brought some of the lowest fuel prices the region has seen in years. United Bulahdelah opened its 24-hour a day site last week, with E10 Unleaded selling for less than $1.10 per litre. United spokesperson Andrew English said the low fuel prices are set to continue. “The price is significantly under what people in the region are used to paying, and we will hold it for a few more weeks to give people the opportunity to see the new site,” he said. “Majors have been operating for a long time, and our strategy is to bring competition to the area and bring fuel prices down.” According to the NRMA’s Bowser Buster Report, prices for regular unleaded petrol

on the Mid North Coast last week ranged from $1.31 per litre at Port Macquarie up to $1.37 per litre at Bulahdelah. The same report showed the cheapest regular unleaded petrol in NSW was available in Sydney for $1.12 per litre. Bulahdelah was ranked the fifth most expensive of the 57 regular unleaded locations monitored by Bowser Buster. Mr English said United’s ongoing strategy would “bring a better deal” and “keep prices low”. “People have been paying too much for too long,” he said. “We are going to continue with our aggressive pricing strategy and maintain our position on providing the best priced fuel in the region.” In addition to a wide range of fuels, United Bulahdelah

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the local community, after contracts for a Bendigo Bank Agency in Bulahdelah were signed last week. A full range of banking services will be available through the agency once

also offers convenience foods, hot and cold drinks, an ATM and all new facilities, including showers and baby change room. Site managers, Arun Gudala and Kavya Kilaru, said they have already received some good feedback from locals and are looking forward to working with the community. “We can offer the community the best quality service and lowest petrol prices,” Arun said. “We will also offer monthly promotions on in-store items as well as providing competition fuelwise.” Bulahdelah United is located at the old O’Sullivan’s Retreat Roadhouse site on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Wootton Way. opened, and will be operated by Judy Dixon. The town has been without a financial institution since the Holiday Coast Credit Union closed its Bulahdelah agency in February. Mrs Dixon told News Of The Area, she is very

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happy to be able to work with Bendigo Bank to return banking services to the community. “Bendigo Bank brings banking to remote and regional areas,” she said. “Once opened, they will come down and explain what they do, and they will also talk to businesses and see what their needs are.” Bendigo Bank has 540 branches across Australia and supports their communities through partnerships and grants. Area Manager Kim Rowley and Port Macquarie Branch Manager Kerry Lumby, met in Bulahdelah last week to sign the contracts for the new agency. Mrs Dixon said the opening date is yet to be determined, but it is expected to be up and running in the near future. Anyone who would like further information about the new banking service is encouraged to contact Mrs Dixon at the agency, which is located at 88 Stroud Street, Bulahdelah.

Welcome Sign for the Myall By Margie TIERNEY

PATIENCE and persistence have finally paid off for the Myall Coast Rotary Club in its quest for a ‘Welcome’ Gateway sign at the highway turnoff to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. The Club has just received a NSW Government Tourism grant to fund the project. “Since the modified turnoff was installed during the construction of the dual carriageway, what should have been an attractive ‘Gateway’ to our Myall Coast, has been sadly neglected,” Rotary’s Ian MackenzieSmith said. “Some five years ago, the Rotary Club decided

to pursue a program of enhancement for the turnoff area and after several different concepts, settled on one that will provide a striking ‘Welcome’ to our holiday visitors.” “With the grant in place and all the relevant approvals received from local and State authorities, ‘The Gateway Project’ can now proceed.” Rotary members have held extensive discussions and negotiations with MidCoast Council, Roads and Maritime Services, Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Council’s Tourism Department. Watch this space for more details about the sign and its progress.

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q Community Of Christ Evangelist Frank Flood, Myall Coast Catholic Parish Pastoral Coordinator Sister Libbey Byrne and Anglican Rev Denis Kirkaldy. By John SAHYOUN WITH so much commercialism surrounding Easter in this day and age, for many children, the holiday is all about the Easter Bunny and hunting for eggs. But the real significance of the celebration is about new life, new beginnings, love and

hope. “It’s about Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection,” Myall Coast Catholic Parish Pastoral Coordinator Sister Libbey Byrnes said. “All of us today should keep our lives as a memory of Jesus and to do the things he did, like treat people well, be kind and fight for justice for

those who are downtrodden.” Anglican Rev Denis Kirkaldy, said Easter is also an opportunity to share a hope for the future. “Without Easter and without Jesus, there would be no future,” Rev Kirkaldy said. “I would like to see families come together and think about the Easter message, it is a good

time to stop and pause and think about its meaning.” To share the spirit of the Easter period, Myall Coast congregations of all denominations, gathered in the grounds of St Brigid’s Bulahdelah last Sunday, to follow the Stations of the Cross. “The significance of the Stations of the Cross is to remember Jesus’ last journey in Jerusalem on to the cross of Calvary where he was crucified,” Sister Byrnes said. Community Of Christ Evangelist Frank Flood, encourages us all to remember the hope that Jesus offered for the future. “I wish that we could regard every day as Easter, because Easter gives us newness of life in Christ,” he said. “If we could have a new start every day, this would be a much better world.” The combined churches invite all residents and visitors to share in the spirit of Easter by attending any of the services which will be held throughout the region over the Easter weekend. “It’s a time of new life, a new beginning and hope,” Rev Kirkaldy said.

The Case of the Mystery Treasure By Margie TIERNEY PLENTY to do this Easter Holiday weekend in Tea Gardens, especially if you love a Trash and Treasure or a Monster Garage Sale or two. The Clubhouse Auditorium of The Grange Lifestyle Resort will be full to overflowing with treasures on Easter Saturday. Organisers would also like to solve ‘The Case of the Mystery Buyer’. “We have a saucer from a Royal Doulton Coffee Can that was sold here last year,” organiser Joanna Duffy told News Of The Area. “When we were packing up last year we found the saucer, so someone has the Coffee Can (small coffee cup) and we’d like to make their set complete, it’s here waiting for them,” Joanna said. The event attracts plenty of stall holders and this year, organisers from the RSL Retirement village will also man a number of tables to raise money for the local Westpac Rescue Helicopter

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Service. “For the first time we’re doing a charity stall to help maintain the local Helicopter Rescue pad,” Village Manager Julie Woolard said. The Grange Trash and Treasure will be open from 8am until 1.30pm on Saturday 15 April. Visitors are asked to park on Spinifex Avenue. And just a reminder that the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Family Research Group is holding its annual Monster Garage Sale on Easter Saturday. There’ll be lots of bargains and everything must go. Head to the Masonic Centre at 209 Myall Street, Tea Gardens between 8am and 1pm. Across the bridge in Hawks Nest, the Myall Koala Environment Group is also holding a massive Garage Sale on Easter Saturday between 8am and 1pm. You won’t miss it if you head to Yamba Street near Hugo’s Newsagency.

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“IT’S all about Seniors having fun.” Those six words, from local Anne Rutter, summed up the mood at last weekend’s Grey and Thespian Mardi Gras in Hawks Nest. Anne and Sonja Ridden certainly turned heads with their colourful costumes at Saturday’s free community event in the Mall on Yamba Street. “There’s still a bit of

misconception about what it is,” Sonja said. What it was, for the second year running, was a great success. The three day event had something for everyone and catered to all ages. After a few early morning showers on Friday, the sun shone down on the 84 golfers who had a great day out on the links in the Grey Nomads Cup. Friday night was movie night and the classic African Queen was washed down with wine tasting and fish and chips. Then Saturday dawned bright and sunny, perfect

weather for the free street entertainment. There were lots of community stalls and plenty to keep the crowds enthralled from pipe and drums to rock’n’roll, ukulele players and line dancers. Some spectators said they came for just a little while and ended up staying for hours. Saturday night was a sell out with more than 150 people enjoying the dinner dance at the Hawks Nest Golf Club. Sunday, ‘Finding Dory’ and the ‘Baby Boomers Show’ certainly were a blast from the past and a huge hit.

q MARDI GRAS COMMITTEE: Mark McCormack, Trevor Jennings, Leon Bobako, Sonja Ridden & Kerry Jennings. The Grey and Thespian Committee was thrilled with the overall turnout, testament to their months of hard work behind the scenes

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A JOINT partnership led by Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club, and supported by Hunter Surf Life Saving and MidCoast Council, will see a major upgrade to the Surf Club building, public amenities and the surrounding precinct, with the 12 month project to commence soon. Surf Club president, Steve Howell is now putting out the call for community assistance with the build. "Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC has served the community loyally for 86 years, it is our turn to ask for help. Donations or discounted building supplies in particular would be appreciated to complete this project and fit

out the new Club house." With a total project cost of $750,000, TGHN SLSC secured most of the funding for this project through NSW Government grants, local businesses and community organisation donations. MidCoast Council will be contributing in excess of $100,000 worth of financial and capital works assistance as well as supporting the Surf Club with their management of the venture. A project timeline has been drafted allowing for staged improvements to the Surf Club, including replacement of the existing roof and external shell, the provision of an improved training room

upstairs, and the installation of an accessibility compliant lift and toilet within the Club. A kiosk will be also be incorporated within the new Club building. As part of the work, the Clubhouse will be also be upgraded to comply with modern Building Code of Australia standards, such as egress and fire safety. Steve Howell said, "Our aim is to enhance the current facilities and their appearance and create a centrepiece that the community can be proud of. These improvements will allow us to cater for the increased demands placed on the Club during holiday periods and to provide for

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the Club's future financial independence." Working alongside the club contractors, MidCoast Council will be enhancing the precinct by upgrading the public amenities, including the installation of an accessibility toilet - the first for this location. Council will also extend the existing first aid and lifesaving storage shed by providing room for members' toilet and shower facilities. This will allow lifesaving club members access to their own amenities, even if the clubhouse is closed. Rhonda Scruton, CEO of Hunter Surf Life Saving said, "This project will make a world of difference to a lot of people; we cannot thank

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MidCoast Council enough for their support." All parties are currently finalising a plan of management for the precinct and once finalised will form the basis for a new lease, allowing the Surf Club to plan for the future. Formed in 1931-32, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club recently became the first Surf Club in NSW to be awarded gold level status as part of the Surf Life Saving Quality Club Program. If you are able to offer any financial or in-kind assistance towards this project, please contact Steve Howell on 0467 282 170.

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Everything Old is New Again THE Karuah Anglican Op Shop and Church Hall is being refurbished. The shop has now completed its move up the street to a temporary location at 412 Tarean Road into the old Antiques Shop. Christine Mason, a long term Op Shop worker, said, “With a lot of sweat and effort, the best quality and new stock has been moved up to the new shop, which will be open on Wednesday

mornings, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.” The old building has now been cleared and the fences that denote a construction site go up this weekend, signalling the start of the refurbishment project. The Church Hall will be extended and modernised while some old building materials and the entire roof will be replaced. Cliff Johnson, the project

leader, said “While the refurbishment will improve the functionality and space in the Op Shop, it will also provide a meeting room and social areas for the growing St Columba’s congregation.” The Op Shop will continue to trade throughout the period of the refurbishment from the new location. Those wanting to make donations can continue to do that via the usual donation bins, which have not been moved. Christine Mason said, “The move has allowed us to revitalise the holding of clothes, books, toys, kitchen

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q Sue Hare, Elizabeth Delbridge and Joy Wittman showing both work and play products available at the “new temporary” Karuah Op Shop. gear and homewares on sale.” She invited locals and visitors to drop by the “new” shop to browse and chat and

to pick up a bargain. “Their job was to provide a loving service to their neighbours and that they were keen to see all the ‘old

shop’s’ long term friends in the new temporary shop,” she said.

that movies are capable of distorting the true history to such a degree they sometimes offended countries with their historical inaccuracies and were banned from showing in those countries. Movies often used subliminal (and blatant) messages to convey political

and ideological doctrines; for example take Cecil B DeMille’s The Ten Commandments (1956) which glorified McCarthyism, and the ‘Cold War’ with its analogy of the repressive, bullying Pharaohs as the Soviets and the brave Hebrews as the Americans. Then there is the silent movie “Birth of a Nation” hailed as a masterpiece by

those that refuse to see the movie’s underlying theme of racial vilification. Interspersed with humorous clips, the presentation ensured the appreciative audience was entertained, informed and eagerly waiting for History of the World as seen through the Movie Camera Part 2 at the Old Library on 19 May.

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THERE was plenty to celebrate at Karuah Public School last week, with the official re-opening of the school’s canteen on the final day of term. Assistant Principal Mrs Kath Henry, said the Department of Education had completely refurbished the interior of the facility. “There are all new fittings, flooring, bench tops and a roller door, which is all up to date with the new current standards,” she said.

To mark the occasion, Principal Mrs Julie Hubbard joined with P&C representative Mrs April Lilley, to cut the official ribbon to the new facility. Special guests, including Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Karuah RSL Secretary/Manager Ross Parr and Coles Tea Gardens Managers, Craig and Alex, joined the celebrations. Mrs Henry said The Red Cross were also acknowledged for their

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ongoing, valued support to the school. Other invited guests, including P&C members, Brekky Club volunteers, parents, carers and community members were also on hand to help celebrate the occasion. Mrs Henry said following the official ceremony, the facilities were immediately put to the test, with a free lunch served from the upgraded canteen. “The whole school and the visitors had a yummy barbecue lunch, as well as hot cross buns and fruit,” she

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AUSTRALIA Post will give the Easter Bunny a much needed helping hand this year, with chocolate deliveries expected to soar. Chocolate lovers will spend on average more than $72 each buying sweet treats online this Easter, according to new Australia Post research. The big spend comes as more Australians are online shopping than ever before, with purchases rising 11.5 per cent in the past year.

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q A barbecue lunch served from the upgraded canteen following the official reopening. canteen is committed to said. healthy food Karuah Public School’s providing

Don’t Blame MP For Rate Rise MYALL Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead has stated that he is not proposing a rate rise for MidCoast residents. “I do not have a say in whether a council raises its rates or it does not, it is a matter for MidCoast Council,” Mr Bromhead said in Parliament last week. The MP’s address was to clarify his position in relation to the Local Government Amendment (Rates – Merged Council Areas) Bill 2017, which will allow MidCoast Council to apply for a Special Rate Variation.

A proposed increase of five per cent each year over a fouryear period, was outlined by MidCoast Council at their recent round of community update sessions. “This proposal will now have to be looked at again by MidCoast Council,” Mr Bromhead said. “It will have to make an application and provide evidence to support it, to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) before any decision is made.” According to Mr Bromhead, if the rate rise goes ahead, the increase for the Manning Region will be $59 per year, which equates to $1.13 per week.

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For Great Lakes, it will be $64 a year, or an average of $1.23 per week, and for Gloucester, $77 each year, or $1.48 per week. “This is not something I am proposing,” Mr Bromhead stated. “The legislation that was passed last week was unanimously supported by all members of all political persuasions, whether they be from The Nationals, the Liberal Party, Labor, The Greens, or Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. They all voted in favour of this legislation.” Mr Bromhead said one of the benefits of the legislation is that it will allow MidCoast Council to address the almost $200 million backlog, if it chooses to apply for a Special Rate Variation.

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then continues over the holiday weekend, with the school open to the public from Good Friday to Easter Monday. “In addition, approximately 100 artists display their masterpieces at the annual Expo,” Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area. “Works come from all over, ranging from local artists to renowned artists from across Australia,” Mark said. A number of professional artists will also be on hand to

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give demonstrations of their techniques. Creations from children in Kindergarten to Year 6 will also be for sale at $5 each. Organising such a mammoth event has been the school’s dedicated P&C. “It’s all run by volunteers,” the P&C’s Fiona Mobbs said. Since the school holidays began last week, committee members and volunteers have been working around the clock to get all 500 works of art and craft displayed to their best vantage. But Fiona says they could

still do with some help from anyone wishing to donate their time over the Easter Long Weekend. “You could help serve coffee and tea or maybe sell some raffle tickets,” Fiona said. “This event is the major P&C fundraiser for the school raising more than $10,000 annually,” Principal Mark Clemson said. The event runs from 6pm Thursday 13 April, then 9am to 5pm on Friday 14, Saturday 15, Sunday 16 and Monday 17 April.

q SCHOOL ARTISTS: Leah Gatenby, Malcolm Hestelow, Evie Braddick, Anthony McMahon (back). By Margie TIERNEY HOLIDAYMAKERS and locals are being invited to a very special event this Easter Long Weekend, the 40th Anniversary of the Tea

Gardens Primary School Art and Craft Expo. 500 works will be on display and for sale at the school with the event kicking off Thursday night with an over 18’s evening.

On offer will be a delicious carvery, something to wash it down with, entertainment, mega fundraising raffle and an auction of some of the children’s art work. The Art and Craft Expo

Mr Marom encourages any Telstra customers experiencing issues with their landline phone to report the fault on 132203. However, many residents are fed up with the poor mobile phone reception and ongoing issues with landline and ADSL services in the area. Local resident Steve Locke said they simply want fair and equitable access to telecommunication services. “Small communities such as Bulahdelah should be afforded the same level of service as larger areas,” he said. These concerns are echoed by The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition. Members of the group converged on Canberra’s Parliament House last week, with the message that everyone should have access to affordable, reliable internet

and voice services, regardless of where they live. The delegation highlighted that regional, rural and remote consumers struggle to run their businesses and complete daily online tasks due to unreliable services. The coalition is made up of 17 diverse organisations from across the country, including the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network. CEO Teresa Corbin, said the Coalition would continue to fight to see telecommunications in rural and remote areas improved to a standard comparable to that enjoyed by urban consumers. “We are committed to 2017 being the year better communications are delivered to the bush,” she said.

Phone Saga Continues By John SAHYOUN

AFTER more than two weeks without home phone and internet connections, the service has now been restored for some of the 120 Telstra customers affected by the recent outage in Bulahdelah. However, others have been left outraged after being told the disrupted service may continue for a few more weeks. Telstra Area General Manager Mike Marom, said the outage has been caused by a damaged cable. “We are sorry for the interruption to services. We understand the frustration this can cause and appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to fix the issue,” Mr Marom said. “We have techs onsite working to restore services as quickly as possible.”

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I bought a $1000 Dalmatian a year ago and he was an attentive puppy, but now he is fully grown, he has been spending more time at the neighbour’s house than mine. Yesterday I found him on her balcony and he acted as though he didn’t even know who I was. I don’t know what to do. The neighbour isn’t helping matters. She just says he seems happier with her. Mrs JM, Tea Gardens Dear Mr. JM, I FEAR that your dear neighbour (I am picturing an elderly lady with a delicate cardigan and sensible shoes) is actually a sinister captor. She has been grooming Darrel the Dalmatian with pig ears and liver bites and bowls of cream since he was a pup. The minute you turn your head, she tempts him to cross over to the dark side. She is the one who showed him the hole in the camellia bush that is now an escape tunnel. She also taught him to bark incessantly whenever you try to watch the tennis. Now the poor dog is a hostage and, worse, he has formed a damaging psychological attachment to the woman, that menacing wolf in sheep’s clothing and orthopaedic shoes. Poor Darrel has Stockholm Syndrome and I fear that your only solution is to kidnap him back and then take him on a long drive to Byron Bay. The two of you can book into some therapy and doggie yoga (which they are sure to have in Byron). I’m guessing if you can afford a $1000 pet, you’re not short of a quid. Let me know how it goes, BM. I’m here for you. Carpe diem, Jasminda

WELL, thanks Stephen for for representing the community in such a caring way. I do not recall, we, the residents of Great Lakes area being consulted about any proposed increase in the Special Rate Variation recently, and to presume that, we won’t suffer any adverse effects of an increase in our land rates is a bit rich. Mid Coast Council (MCC) started to conduct a survey ,but, the results of the survey, to my knowledge were never

revealed as they realised the 2016 Act prevented them from seeking an increase. No doubt the result would have concluded the usual, that the ‘residents don’t mind paying increased rates as long as they have improved services’. Then, MCC miraculously discovered all these savings and indicated, that, an increase would not be necessary. The 2016 Act, prevented merged councils seeking a rate increase for 4 years. This was passed by the NSW Liberal State Government in 2016. This

meant that the 20 merged council’s would not be allowed to seek a rate increase for 4 years. The current rates charged by Mid Coast Council (MCC) are outrageous enough and are rated close to the highest in the state. It appears however, Stephen Bromhead (Member for Myall Lakes), has taken it upon himself to have this Act changed, to omit MCC from the Act, so that, MCC can increase their rates. All other mergers will come under the Act, and not be allowed to seek a rate increase beyond the rate peg limit, but, not

Enterprise Tax Plan Dear News Of The Area,

SMALL and medium sized businesses on the coast will receive tax cuts so they can grow their company and employ more people as part of the Federal Coalition government’s visionary Enterprise Tax Plan. These historic cuts will give many local businesses, like the local butcher, local newsagent and local pub to keep more of the money they have earnt to invest and grow their business so they can employ more local people. Nationally, these tax cuts will put $5.2 billion back into the hands of small and medium sized businesses to expand on their hard work. Once the Enterprise

Tax Plan is fully delivered, it will permanently increase the size of the economy by 1.2 per cent of GDP – that’s more than $17 billion in today’s dollars every single year. More than 3.2 million small and medium sized businesses employing 6.5 million people across the nation will benefit from cutting the tax rate. That is more than half of the Australian workforce. The Coalition Government is also pleased to confirm we have delivered on all the tax cuts which were promised during this term of government – inside the first year of the term. Passing these cuts is critical to growing the national economy because seven out of eight people are employed

MCC. How presumptuous to assume that the residents, mostly retirees on limited incomes, would suffer “no adverse effects”. You are supposed to be representing your constituents in the Myall Lakes State Electorate in a favourable manner, not representing Local Government and determining that ‘we don’t mind paying more in rates ,as long as we have improved services’. John Alterator, Hawks Nest

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by private enterprise. Small and medium sized businesses with a turnover of up to $50 million will benefit from the tax cut while the Coalition government remains committed to passing the entire 10-year Enterprise Tax Plan because we know it will grow the economy, increase investment and create more jobs. That ultimately puts more money in the pockets of Australian workers. In contrast, Bill Shorten has no plan for job creation and no plan for growing the economy. In fact, his frontbench cannot name one single projobs, pro-growth policy they have. The Coalition government knows hard working families

who own and run their own companies are the engine room of the economy. The successful passage of these vital tax cuts for small and medium sized businesses has now left Mr Shorten with a multi-billion dollar black hole in how he will pay for his reckless spending. Mr Shorten must tell residents why he will again take higher taxes and higher deficits to the next election to make up for his unfunded “spendometer” policies. The Coalition government’s national economic plan is fully funded and will grow the economy, creating more jobs in every region. Dr David Gillespie Federal Member for Lyne

Stand Against Bullying Dear News Of The Area, THE SRC (Student Representative Council) supported the National Day Against Bullying on Friday, 17 March. By taking a stand

together, they wanted to show that bullying has no place in the school or within the wider community. Our Year 11 SRC member, Paris Battle, talked about different types of bullying including name

calling, spreading rumours and cyber bullying. She said bullying in any form is never acceptable in any situation and is definitely not the answer to a problem. The SRC encourages everyone to take a united

stand against bullying and speak up if you see it happening, to help stamp it out. Georgina Cunich, SRC Co-ordinator.

q Georgina Cunich (Teacher), Tate Bruinsma, Paris Battle, Maddi Tassell, Kaitlyn Gregory, Bianca Mason, Hunter Bramble, Polly Sullivan, Luke Rochester, Taylah Garemyn, Tomysen Keen.

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KARUAH Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) hosted a professional wood chopping exhibition on Saturday 8 April as practice run for the Lost Highway Blues Festival coming up in May as well as an early Easter celebration for its members and guests.

Wood chips were flying fast and furious, which were used later to stoke the camp fire cauldron. KMYC Commodore Ken Baker was very pleased with the event. “It’s great to see so much fun

and good times had by all.” Families enjoyed a beautiful afternoon and amazing crimson sunset on the waterfront followed by entertainment by PJ & STIX. The duo were accompanied by Robert Callinan with the

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unique percussion of the washboard (We have included a Poem written by Mr Callinan in this edition). The familiy focused Club conducted raffles where money raised was donated to the Westpac's Helicopter for kids.

q PJ on guitar and STIX on drums recently playing at the Karuah Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) on 8 April.

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I had the strangest feeling that a friend might need a hand, So we went up to Karuah to support his two man band. Karuah Roadhouse is now holding a Wednesday open mic, With Stix and PJ hosting locals to play just what they like. Beer and wine is now on sale to follow the evening meal, Accompanied by sweet music, it is a real good deal.

We arrived to see the locals clustered in a group, Seated and quietly chatting with the ukulele troupe. The show got underway and I sat there with a beer, And at the end of every song I’d let drive with a cheer. I got some funny looks from the reserved and proper crowd, It was like they hadn’t seen a show that got a little loud. A funny silent feeling fell, one of impending gloom, As in walked five rough diamonds lighting up the room. They had some makeshift instruments and were ready to rock and roll, Happy and joyful bush folk are warming to the soul. They sang and danced and cheered and yelled, they really had a time, One even played a washboard to keep the band in line. What a time we had that night with not too many locals, They were all sitting bored at home watching TV yokels. They could enjoy a beer or two and a happy music show, On Wednesday night at Karuah Roadhouse, it is the place to go. Bring your friends and enjoy the night and sing or play a song, One thing’s sure the smile you have will last the whole night long. Robert Callinan On the Washboard

q Robert Callinan on the washboard, a feature at the Karuah Motor Yacht Club on 8 April.

q The wood chopping action at the Karuah Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) on 8 April.

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THE weather cleared and turned on a spectacular day for the staging of the 2nd annual Grey Nomads’ Cup which was played last Friday 7th April at Hawks Nest Golf Club. The event which was again proudly sponsored by Palm Lake Resort was a 4 person Ambrose and was one of a number of activities held as a part of the “Grey & Thespian Mardi Gras” held over the weekend. Winners of the “Grey Nomads’ Cup” for 2017 were Gerard & Pauline Power (Castle Hill) who teamed with local members David & Judy Gilbert. Runners up on the day were Geoff Highett, Grahame Chapman, and Ross & Leona Clissold, with 3rd place going to Ian Ridden, John Burke, Tony Vandewalle and Ross Hewett. An innovation introduced to this year’s event was a teams’ contest between Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens and Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay for the “Greys on the Green Shield”. In a closely fought battle Fern Bay emerged by the small margin of 5.25 shots. In presenting the prizes on the day Ms Jen Nichols, Sales Manager, Palm Lake Resort said “how pleased they were to have once again been able to sponsor this event and they looked forward to providing continued support to the Grey Nomads’ Cup in 2018. Event organiser, David Gilbert said “the day had again been particularly successful and that this event is now an established fixture on the golfing calendar and can only continue to grow”. He thanked Palm Lake Resort for their generous support of the event as well as local Hawks Nest Golf Professional,

Andrew McCormack for his assistance on the day and for the extensive range of prizes provided for the many eager players. The coveted “Wooden Stick” award for last place was won by Chris & Lorraine Lock and Greg & Stephanie Weeks. RESULTS: 1st: Gerard & Pauline Power and David & Judy Gilbert 2nd: Geoff Highett, Grahame Chapman, and Ross & Leona Clissold 3rd: Ian Ridden, John Burke, Tony Vandewalle and Ross Hewett 4th: Mick Parker, Ken Devlin, Stephen Rees and Richard Booth 5th: Warren Gorton, Sam Johnson, John Campbell and Michael 6th: Greg & Robyn West and Martin & Julie Berg Long Drives: Men A grade 14th hole Warren Gorton Men B grade 14th hole Ken Devlin Ladies A grade 4th hole Ann Syme Ladies B grade 4th hole Karen Bartlett

Wootton/Myall Lakes 44 Hectares Price: $749,000 RECENT major refurbishment and renovations have converted this property to a stylish and modern retreat in a private setting, offering the best in coastal rural acreage. Situated just 15 minutes from Seal Rock and five minutes from the Myall Lakes, the home features 3/4 bedrooms plus main with ensuite bath and walk through wardrobe, games room, large kitchen and dining, separate lounge, and laundry with third toilet. The floors have been tiled throughout with a

woodgrain finish rectangular tile, the kitchen with granite benchtops and glass splashbacks, the bathrooms with modern bath tubs and stone wall features, flush lighting throughout, and the ducted slow combustion fire warming the whole house, the total effect providing a low maintenance, open plan lifestyle. The newly constructed verandah provides undercover access from the carport, the 2.4M width offering ample room for BBQ, outdoor dining and a great place to watch the sunsets. The land is gently undulating with approx. 30/35 acres cleared, with

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DARTS has continued to be popular all year with members and guests. Thursday, 6 April 2017 had a great evening of darters all trying their best to win the mixed doubles evening prize. Tony Richards (visitor to the club who now wants to stay) and Trevor Peirson won the mixed doubles teams darts round robin. The runner up team was Mathew Wielgasz and Levi Peters. The ladies highest score winner was Lyn Peirson who scored a very admiral 100 points. The men’s highest score winner was Geoff Smith, scoring 100 well earned points also. Great Darts.

THE last round of the social club’s twilight golf was held on Thursday 6, April 2017. A very close round of golf was played, with all golfers vying for the last win for the current season. The nine hole golf winner was Ian Ingram who scored 19 points. The runner up golfer, Garth Allen, scored 18 points. Allan Crittoden won the nearest to the pin competition and Mr Peter John Walters won the prestigious raffle to finish the season. Great Golfing to all of the social club twilight golfers. If you join, back on 5 October 2017.

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Bowlers Get Lucky Karuah RSL Men’s Bowling Club By Trevor DAVIES HAVE you ever considered the effect of luck in a sporting contest? Luck – many say “you make your own luck”, but we mere mortals know that luck can and often does play a role in sporting competitions. Now, I am not referring here to the “bad luck” that sees a referee give 15 penalties to 2 against your team at the footy. I mean the type of luck that a sports person has that allows the ball to bounce into their hands just before they score, rather than away from their hands so that they

knock it on! The other thing that sporting people know at almost a “primitive level” is that on any given day, they can perform better, or worse, at their sport than normal. Some days you play above yourself and some days, you just don’t. Nothing goes right and you don’t do things as well as you might on any other day. These two variables, luck and performance, can and do affect, amongst other sports, those of us who play Lawn Bowls. Every lawn bowler has a personal level of capability. Most of us, hopefully, are on a journey from where we start the sport, to whatever level we will eventually reach.

At what ever level of capability you may be at, if you are having a good performance day or a bad performance day and if you are having a good luck day or a bad luck day, it will influence how you go. What’s that I hear you say? If I am having a lucky day, then I will also be performing above my normal standards! Oh no you don’t, see that’s where the irony of sport reaches out and either kisses you on the forehead or bites you on the bum! Let’s look at an example all bowlers know. At its simplest, in lawn bowls, you are trying to get your bowl as close as possible

There was one game of Club Championship Pairs played today with the team of Scott Beaumont and Greg Pearson winning the last end to defeat the gallant Steve Jones and Paul Syron by three shots. The game was locked on 20-20 with one end to play. 8 April Saturday pennants dominated proceedings today with the Mighty Dolphins Grade 5 and Grade 6 sides playing at home against Lemon Tree Passage and Hamilton North respectively. With the home ground advantage both Grade 5 and Grade 6 won their matches. In Grade 5 it was a close call with two teams losing but riding home on the coattails of a very dominant performance from the Keith Smith Four who won 30-14. The Merv Mills team lost 15-22, whilst the Bill Thrift

team lost 13-19. The final score Tea Gardens 58, Lemon Tree Passage 55. The Grade 6 win was more conclusive with a great performance from the Ron Webster four who dominated their match 35-9. Doug Naylor’s team managed a close win 22-18 and the Danny Johnson team were way off song to go down 14-28. The final score, Tea Gardens 71, Hamilton North 55. The Mighty Dolphins Grade 3 side had their first loss of the season taking a pasting on the dead slow, (10 sec.), grass at Cardiff. Both the Jeff Baker and Richard Lee teams went down 11-21, whilst the Sean Mearrick team lost 18-24. Cardiff won 66-40. 9 April Sunday Bowls attracted

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BOWLING to the jack (the little white ball). On a good day your bowl may even just touch the jack (achieving the ultimate “a toucher”). On a good but unlucky day, you may do that but the jack may bounce off your bowl and sit up against your opponent’s closest bowl giving them the shot. On a bad performance day, you may miss the jack by two metres and be short, but as it’s also a lucky day, your opponent then also bowls a bad bowl which hits your bowl knocking it up so it sits right next to the jack. Yes, it can and does happen, but only on lucky days.

So, lucky or unlucky and above or below standard performance. All of these things can affect how you bowl on any given day. While these variables can improve or degrade your results by say 10%, in a field where most competitive bowlers only vary in capability by at the most 25%, if you are having a good/ lucky day and your opponent isn’t, you can compete against anyone. The luckiest thing that you can do is take up Lawn Bowling. The earlier you start that journey, the better you will get at the sport. On a good/lucky day you could be a world beater. The first step would be to come along to the Karuah

Tea Gardens against Hamilton North Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club By The JAFFA

5 April A maximum field of 7 rinks contested Wednesday Triples today over 14 ends. The winners on a commendable score of +31 and conceding only 3 ends, were Lance Atkins, Bruce Everitt and Pip Sullivan. Taking second prize money was the team of John Slater, George Winter and Neville Vaughn. 7 April Players on Pennant duty and those contesting the Club Championship Pairs depleted the field for the Fabulous Friday Jackpot Pairs however, 12 hardy souls competed among themselves for no prize money. Hopefully there will be a few more players next week.

Roos and Raiders showground was too wet to play on. Game Day Sponsors were the Hunter Quarries and Inspired Aromas. Due to work and injuries, the Roos bench was very thin with only 15 players to take on a full side

of Raiders. The Roos kicked off, with the Raiders running hard and straight it wasn’t long before they were over the line to put the first points on the board 4/0. The Roos newcomers put on same big hits by Adam Crampton, Matt Feeney and Ben Feeney. Great metres were made by Luke Perry, Nathan Ritzau, Tim Johnson, Sam Croese, Jack Croese, Zac Cobb, Nick Borham and Ben Feeney.

Rowden 3. Grahame Brydon & Alacoque Welsh Handicap – Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher Friday 31 March – Tilligerry Visit Event A great day was enjoyed when friends from Tilligerry Bridge Club joined us for a fun and competitive day. AM SESSION – Group A N/S 1. Malcolm Nicol & Jan Alternator 2. Carolyn Seymour & Jim Thatcher =3.

Pat Healy & Denise Skinn and Kath Rados & Trevor Saunders E/W 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Trish Thatcher & Mike Parfait 3. Linda & Glenn Conroy AM SESSION – Group B N/S =1. Anne Cochrane & Anne Brett and Margaret Rowden & Alacoque Welsh 3. Mike Cleary & Jan Carter E/W 1. Helen White & Gordon Morrison 2. Wendy

RUGBY LEAUGE Karuah Roos By Sonja EVANS THIS week the Karuah Roos played the Stroud Raiders on Saturday. The game was transferred to the Lakeside Ovals as Stroud

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Hawks Nest Bridge Club By Linda CONROY Monday 27 March N/S 1. Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher 2. Gary Melrose & Adrian Ryan 3. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla E/W 1. Carol Richards & Sue Matheson 2. Gordon Morrison & Margaret

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RSL on a Sunday morning and take a free beginners session (ring the club to confirm time). Once you start your journey, you can play Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9.30am names for 10.00am start. And eventually, perhaps, the Commonwealth Games. Like all of the rest of us Lawn Bowlers, you too will live for the “good/lucky days” and on those days when it does goes badly, just blame the bad/unlucky day you are having. We all just do our best to bowl as well as we can and up to our own standard. You will forever bless the lucky day you first took up bowling. See you at Karuah.

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Tea Gardens with 2 on the jack during the Grade 6 game against Hamilton North.

17 players today on a beautiful morning for bowls. Winners were Nigel Smith, (Visitor), Frank Zumbo and David Williams. There will be no Sunday Bowls next week as it is Easter Sunday but will resume on

23/4/17. All bowlers are welcome to share this day. The organisers are hoping everyone will come along and support Sunday bowls and a barbecue lunch. In the remaining semifinal match in the Club

Championship Pairs played today Mark Hair, substitute for Steve Pell and Jeff Baker held off a valiant Ross Barry and Merv Mills to win 23-24. The final will be held sometime after Easter and should be a real showpiece.

Haycock & Dolores Lester 3. Eric White & Adrian Ryan PM SESSION – Group A N/S 1. Colin & Trish Gratwick 2. Trish Moffat & Diedre Day 3. Evon Williams & Margaret Sylow E/W 1. Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards 2. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 3. Linda & Glenn Conroy PM SESSION – Group B N/S 1. Elizabeth Downer & Gary Melrose 2. Mike Cleary & Jan Carter 3. Margaret Rowden & Alacoque Welsh

E/W 1. Bea Treharne & Sue Matheson 2. Eric White & Adrian Ryan 3. Laurice Chivers & Dawn Bridges HANDICAP Section A AM; Linda and Glenn Conroy Section B AM; Alacoque Welsh & Margaret Rowden Section A PM; Carol Richards & Jeanette Whalan Section B PM; Adrian Ryan & Eric White Monday 3 April (Howell) N/S 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Linda & Glenn

Conroy 3. Gary Melrose & Adrian Ryan Handicap - Chez Rands & Leslie Falla Friday 7 April Red Points Day N/S 1. Jo & John Younghusband 2. Mike Parfait & Trish Thatcher 3. Neryl Grehan & Sue Donohue E/W 1. Carol Richards & Jeanette Whalan =2. Pam & Breton Gibbs and Chez Rands & Leslie Falla Handicap – Pam & Breton Gibbs.

The Raiders were in again taking the score to 10/0. More big hits were made by Jordan Cobb, Nathan Ritzua, Luke Perry, Tim Johnson, Matt Weatherall and Bobby Beetson. The Raiders put 5 more tries on taking the half time score to 38/0. Second half saw the Raiders in again for 2 more tries 50/0. Then the Roos’ Zac Cobb crossed for the Roos 50/4.

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Big runs by Jack Croese, Nathan Ritzau, David Dodd, Tim Johnson, Zac Cobb, Ben Feeney and Luke Perry. Half way through the second half Luke Perry was in for the Roos and Sam Croese converted taking the score to Stroud 50 Karuah 10. Big hitters for the second half were made by Matt Feeney, Luke Perry, Jack Croese, Zac Cobb, Bobby Beetson, Tim Johnson, Sam Croese, David Dodd and

Nick Borham. The Raiders were in again to take the final score to 62/10. Next week the Roos have a bye. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Easter. Next game for the Karuah Roos is Saturday 22 April against Paterson River at Paterson Sports Ground 2pm kick off. Game Day Sponsors are Russ’s Fresh Bake and The Napier Family.

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Pennant Season Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club By Lynda RICHARDS TUESDAY 4 April: Very strong south to south easterly winds proved a challenge for most bowlers today, but everyone was happy just to be out playing a game of bowls finally. Two bowls “turnaround triples” was the format for play. Great fun, the lead finally getting an opportunity to play skip and given the chance to tell the skip where to place the mat, where to send the jack to, which hand to play. Then the lead, playing

Myall Coast Vets By Tony SMITH Myall Coast Vets Stableford 6/4/2017 A Grade 1. Errol Chivers 38 2. Graeme Bramley 36 3. Bruce Clayton 35 4. Clemo Clemens 34 c/b 5. Jeff Chapman 34 c/b B Grade 1. Bill Hamilton 39 2. Dusan Kusmic 38 3. Alec Balaschow 36 c/b 4. Greg everingham 36 5. Andrew Watson 35 c/b C Grade 1. Darrell Peters 36

q Bill Hamilton B Grade winner.

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second and then skip. Now having to dodge all those bowls that are in front of the jack in an effort to win and having to play with both hands suddenly when you prefer your forehand or backhand, realising life as a lead isn’t too bad after all. Turnaround triples gives players the opportunity to try bowling at a different level, a good learning tool. The winners were Ingrid Luck, Jean Glover and Olive McKeown. Thursday 6 April: Only a small group of bowlers today, which is expected during Pennant Season. Seven players only, a

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2. Mark Betar 35 3. Ken Lambert 33 c/b 4. Alan Birmingham 33 5. Geoff Latona 32 c/b NTP 10th A. Denis Downie B. David Merryweather C. James Murphy 16th A. John Hickey B. Barry Collins C. Geoff Latona Balls To. A. 31 B. 31 c/b C. 25

q Errol Chivers A Grade winner.

q Darrell Peters C Grade winner.

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game of Fours was played with Ingrid Luck playing lead for both teams. A very competitive game was played by both teams, Jill McBride’s team being beaten up until the 17th end when they equalled Lorraine Harvey’s score of 18. The final end resulted in a win for Ingrid Luck, Jean Glover, Dianne Kiss and Jill McBride 21 v Ingrid Luck, Veronica Conaghan, Lynda Richards and Lorraine Harvey 18. Thanks to Carol Hayden and Margaret Smith and the other ladies who are holding “the fort” together while our other members are busy playing Pennants. Pennant update: On Thursday 30 March our Grade 3 team was to have played Lambton Park Red at Tea Gardens but rain prevented

play from proceeding. This game did go ahead at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club (undercover facilities). Our team had a good win defeating Lambton Park Red 56 v 29, gaining the maximum 5 points for this win. Well done ladies. The Grade 2 team had a bye. 3 April, Round 6: Grade 2 had an impressive win over Raymond Terrace 65 v 21, also giving them 5 points. Grade 3 had a bye. 4 April, Round 7: Grade 2 scored 47 defeating Soldiers Point Yellow 39. Grade 3 lost 27 to Lowlands 43. 6th April, Round 8: Grade 2 scored 37 (15.5) Soldiers Point Blue 47 (19.5) and Grade 3 were also defeated in their game against Edgeworth 40 (13.5) v Tea Gardens 34 (12.5). Still six rounds remaining of the Pennant Season with home games scheduled for 11, 13, 18 and 27 April. For anyone interested

10.00am start. New players need to be there by 9.15am, all welcome.

On the Green during Pennant Season.

Presentation Night a Winner By Rhonda BOBAKO

THE recent Myall Masters Swimming Club’s Annual Presentation Night was jammed packed with fun and friendship. Tea Gardens Hotel provided a scrumptious meal which befitted the special event of naming the award winners for the 2016/2017 season. Excited anticipation filled the room waiting to hear who had placed in the 25 m Handicap event. A rousing applause went up when Geoff Gessey was named winner. Geoff’s daughter and sprint opponent Montanna, even cheered her dad’s achievement. This is the second year Geoff has taken home the trophy for this event. Hot on Geoff’s big heels were Terry Flynn who placed second, and equal third place getters Hugh Jones and John Coles. John also took home the trophy for the Most Improved for the Handicap event. This event gives swimmers the chance to hone their competitive skills while having fun. One of the major awards for the season is The Encouragement Award. This award is given to a club member who is committed to club training sessions, shows improvement in swimming fitness and technique as well as participation in general club activities and who displays perseverance

q Award Winners: Hugh Jones, John Coles, Lidia Izquierdo. Brad Jensen and Geoff Gessey. and commitment. These attributes were recognised in the recipient Lidia Izquierdo. Coach Mal Motum presented a totally shocked and delighted Lidia with her award. Lidia’s fellow club members showed their support for her being awarded this honour. Lidia’s commitment is an inspiration to other members. Life Member and Coach, Leon Bobako, stated the necessary criteria for the Club Member of the Year Award. The award recognises an exemplary contribution and commitment to the Club. The winner must display a positive and supportive influence towards

Novices Stun Experts Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens By Kathie RIMMER

PALM Lake Resort Tea Gardens recently held a Novice Singles Bowls Tournament for those residents who had been playing bowls under 12 months. It was played over a five week period with the winners Advertising within the Myall Coast News Of advancing to the next round. The Area reaches your local customers. The quality of the bowls Connect with them from next edition. Print played left the experienced media has never been as affordable for your business. Call (02) 4983 2134 or email bowlers stunned. ads@mcnota.com.au The eventual winners were Elizabeth Bennett who defeated PLUS - INCLUDED are Online adverts. Ruth Newbery and Tony Coomer You get website and social media who defeated Len Gough in the advertising all included within your print finals. advertising when using News Of The Area. Elizabeth started playing in

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support of the event. Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who entered the tournament.

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members. The announcing of Brad Jensen as the Myall Masters Swimming Club’s Member of the Year was met with spontaneous cheers and applause. During this season Brad has introduced the use of a GoPro to training sessions to provide visual feedback on technique to swimmers. Brad has also been studying to be a qualified Masters Swimming Coach and has published articles on how to improve swimming skills. President, Chris Lock, thanked the dedicated committee and members for their commitment to the Club and highlighted the success the Myall Masters Swimming Club has achieved over the 2016/17 season.

Hawks Nest Vets GOLF

Hawks Nest Vets By Tony SMITH Stroke 4/4/2017 A Grade 1. Peter Walters 35.2 2. Dusan Kusmic 38.1 3. Col Clinch 38.9

B Grade 1. John Stephens 39.4 2. Pip Sullivan 39.7 3. David Merryweather 39.9

Winners Elizabeth Bennett and Tony Coomer.

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NTP A 3rd Tony Ward 5th Graeme Bramley 10th Jim McDonald 16th Ron Stewart

B Des Patfield David Merryweather Chris Lock Trevor Mansfield

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Across: 3. Forecast, 8. Lops, 9. Siberian, 12. Shampoos, 13. Din, 14. Semi, 15. Pariahs, 19. Miracle, 20. Poet, 24. Art, 25. Scramble, 27. Detaches, 28. Ayes, 29. Steadily. Down: 1. Flush, 2. Spray, 4. Olio, 5. Ewes, 6. Abides, 7. Tannin, 9. Spear, 10. Boric, 11. Aim, 14. She, 15. Pit, 16. Ranch, 17. Alias, 18. Spades, 19. Mettle, 21. Ore, 22. Obeys, 23. Tense, 25. Scud, 26. Reel.

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ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. There is one more crow in the sky. 2. The patch on the scarecrow’s jacket is in a different place. 3. The buttons on the shirt are on the opposite side of the join. 4. The string around the scarecrow’s wrist is tied on top. 5. The scarecrow’s mouth is different. KEYPAD CODE: The butler did it.

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Puzzles

Goldstar Crossword Across: 3. Acrimony, 8. Acts, 9. Carousal, 12. Parallel, 13. Tip, 14. Were, 15. Assured, 19. Created, 20. Balm, 24. Are, 25. Aromatic, 27. Staggers, 28. Bawl, 29. Dreading. Down: 1. Camps, 2. Stare, 4. Coal, 5. Idol, 6. Ousted, 7. Yelped, 9. Close, 10. Rebut, 11. Air, 14. Wed, 15. Arm, 16. Sabre, 17. Reams, 18. Abased, 19. Cleave, 21. Art, 22. Stray, 23. Scald, 25. Aged, 26. Oran.

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APPLE Sports watch Never used 7000 Series. 38mm case Retina display. Worth $600 sell $380. 0405203113 BAKERS Oven Breville Electronic Bread Maker Ph 0428450925. Txt for pic. Used once $50

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CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215 CASTROL Edge Ski Jacket,. Brand new. Size M. Male or female. $60. 49972442 CHICKENS Isa brown point of lay $25ea. Black australorp x point of lay $25ea. White australorp x point of lay $25ea Ph. 0484910561 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 CIRCULAR Glass D dining table. OL1m diam. S $100. 49971838 DINING Table 6 chrs, solid timber, as new, $100. LG front load, washing machine, ex. cond. $60, Ph. 0418413652 GOLF Buggy compact mk2 with umberela holder, harldy used, cost $147, Sell $60. 49843494 GRECIAN 4 stately columns 275 high suitable for gazebo. Offer. 0404477158 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new. Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350. 0413046858 JAGUAR Epochlock Model 056/055, hardly used. $50. Phone 0413 052 660 LADIES BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size 8.5 (40 Euro). Cost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

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WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each. Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay

REDUCED: 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. 2001. 6mths Rego. $16,000 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103

8 FOOT Aluminium LD oars. tender O with S 0431813908 $250ono

CLEAN FILL Free Clean fill wanted. Dirt, clay, sandy soil. For Medowie area. Call 0401 308 359

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OLD Wash stand.

WASHING Machine (new) Still in Box. Unwanted Raffle LD Prize. SO 7.5l Front Hisense Loader. $240 Carmen 0431285903

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

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 PIANOLA ROLLS, many titles old and new. Large $20 each Medium $15 each. Singles $10 each. Ring 4997 0051 for list. POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158 QUEEN Ensemble Bed Dream Haven Premier. $50 Ph 0428450925 txt for pic RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench. As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526 SCRAPBOOKING shop contents sell-off locally at hugely discounted prices. Theme packs, albums, papers, letters, embellishments & magazines. Free gifts for everyone. Phone Sonja on 0410424041

WOODEN toys (lge), 10 semi trailers, 3 tractors, 1 train, 3 rocking horses, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

Items BEACH umberella $14. Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs 57cm h with plants $55 LD each. Large SO pot 62cm h with plants $40 each. Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph 49828787. BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. 49198139 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 SHOWER Chair $30, Commode Chair $50, both near new, Retro glass top dining table, extendable & 3 chairs $50, Dble Brass Bed $100, Unusual Retro Club lounge with wooden inserts in arms for drinks plus 2 chairs gd cond $100. Ph 0409499794 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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WALL Unit Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $1200 0428450925 Medowie

MGI 3-Wheel Golf Buggy, incl Battery, $100, 49814454

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

1991 Roadstar Poptop. Registered March 17. 12x6 2 single beds. Side LDkitchen/ SO dinette.electric fridge gas stove towing weight 620kgs. $7000 Irene 49810782 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 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. $42,500 Ring 4982 8321 2001 Jayco Freedom Pop Top. 15.5ft. Lshape sgl bds. 3-way fridge. L-shape dining. 4 burn cook top. batt pack. Alex plug. Rollout awn. Fnt boot & toolbox. Tare 1180. Gd cond. Reg 17/5/17. $10,500ono. 49975922 2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 D bed reg a/c OLdbl. S vg cond $15750. 0429787822

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LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784

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2009 model Quintrex 20ft 560 freedom cruiser with 135hp mercruiser motor with 340 hrs. Hummingbird sounder plus a heap of accessories plus all safety gear. Never been outside. Log booked serviced. Last service December 2016. First to see will buy. $30.000.00 neg. Bulahdelah 0408428800. PLACE YOUR ADVERT in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 There are great options to RUN YOUR AD until your ITEM IS SOLD Email us today ads@mcnota.com.au We will email you a PROOF along with a PRICE ALUMINUM 3.75m Quintrex run-about 15hp Yamaha. 2 swiv seats. Nav lights. Fish/F. Live bait tank, Cover, $3500 ono 49975922

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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 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

2014 Ford Focus Sport Hatch, LW MK2 5D 6 speed, automatic, in excellent condition one owner. $19,500 or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0418945934

MAZDA 6 Auto 5 door hatch, Exc vehicle leather int, new tyres, brake pads Reg service 93,200kms, CJG65V $14,950 ono 0414474045

2003 Audi convertable. Auto. No rego. Runs well. Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099

MERCEDES Vito SWB Van 6sp, 2.0TD Air Con, AXG56B $7990 ono, 0409 320 500

2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848

TRAILER Alum flattop, 7x5, rego Feb 18, $650 ono 49817721

Friends are invited to a memorial for my late wife Patricia Ann Garcia who passed away 16/3/17, to be held at The Grange Country Club Tea Gardens on Thursday 20/4/17 at 11.30 am. David Garcia.

Work Wanted Clerical work/ cleaning. Retail, invoicing, myob efficient part time. Phone Debbie 0438432573

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Local By John SAHYOUN THE Mid North Coast Amateur Fishing Clubs Association recently held their Estuary Titles, which were hosted locally by the Bulahdelah Fishing Club. The weekend contest attracted 80 anglers who represented clubs from throughout the region, including Bulahdelah and Port Macquarie, and everywhere in between. Despite wet conditions, a break in the weather on the Saturday, provided near perfect conditions for the friendly fish off. Association VicePresident Brett Shultz, said the competition area was open, with the only restriction being that fishing had to take place within an estuary. “We had two men from Port Macquarie fishing from a boat, who went down to

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Lake Macquarie, then back to Port Macquarie and then to Forster, they hadn’t slept all night,” Brett told News Of The Area. After a weekend of serious fishing, all clubs converged on Bulahdelah Bowling Club for the weigh in. Lake Cathie club members proved hard to beat, claiming the overall win by taking out the Ladies, Ladies Veteran, Junior and Sub-Junior individual categories. Lake Cathie also dominated the team categories, out fishing the competition to take the Men’s, Ladies Veteran, Junior and Sub-Junior titles. But it wasn’t all about Lake Cathie, with other clubs also recording good catches. Port Macquarie claimed the Men’s and Open Individual titles and Harrington took out the Individual Veterans Championship.

Bulahdelah Fishing Club were named runners-up in the Men’s team event. The biggest fish caught during the competition was a 5.96-kilogram mulloway reeled in by Laurieton’s Col Trenamen. Other standout catches were Jayden Skellern’s impressive 3.4-kilogram flathead, and Daniel Manwarring’s 4.6-kilogram kingfish, both representing Port Macquarie. Host Club President Darren Carrall said the weekend event was successful with many surprise catches. “You never know what’s coming up, the kingfish caught was the standout, as it is so unusual,” he said. The next outing for the Association will be the ‘Rock and Reef’ contest hosted by the Laurieton Club, commencing on 20 May.

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