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Kindergarten Kids, Ready, Set, Go By Margie TIERNEY

THERE’S a collective sigh coming from parents and some grandparents across New South Wales this week, as children head back to school after the long summer holiday break. There’s sure to be a few tears as well, as the littlies begin the first day of a long school journey. Tea Gardens Primary School will welcome 22 new students starting Kinder in 2017. “Obviously we are thrilled and looking forward to all our new Kindergarten [students] commencing school this Wednesday,” Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area. The 22 enrolments are on par with the number of ‘Kindies’ enrolled last year at the school.

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BULAHDELAH’S Judith Newman was named Great Lakes Citizen of the Year at

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“Prior to commencing school, our newest students have undertaken individualised Best Start assessments to help identify the literacy and numeracy skills of each student at the beginning of Kindergarten.” “This allows our teachers to target learning at the appropriate level for each student,” Principal Clemson said. The literary assessments are designed to identify

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whether students can recognise familiar print in the environment, recall details about a picture story book that has been read to them, write their name, understand how books work and recognise and use sounds and letters. When it comes to numeracy, it’s how well students count, which numbers they can recognise, whether they can correctly collect a small number of objects, basic add and subtract and recognise simple repeating patterns.

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q Kindergarten Ready: Tyson Hall and Hudson Turner. Twelve of the 22 children starting at Tea Gardens Primary are new families to the school. “We look forward to working in partnership

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FROM Page 1 she has received since the award presentation Judith was nominated for the honour by Bulahdelah resident John Pringle. “I don’t know anyone who is more worthy of a nomination than Judy,” 84-year-old John told News Of The Area. “She has helped me and other elderly members of the

q Honoured: Great Lakes Citizen of the Year Judith Newman. Photo Stephen Dooker. community get to specialist treatments, she drives her own car and won’t take any compensation for doing

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A LOVE of country and its people was the theme that played out time and time again at the Australia Day celebrations in Hawks Nest last week. The weather was far from kind, but it didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending the festivities in Moira Parade Park. “You don’t melt in the rain,” a philosophical Vivienne Boyd told News Of The Area. Vivienne, Tay King, Elsa Colella and Jayne Ireland were tasked with the job of selling 500 lamingtons. Jayne also had another reason to celebrate the day, her own birthday. ‘’This is what I’m doing on my birthday,” Jayne said. “My kids will be turning up later this morning and they’ll say, that’s enough work today Mum.” As always the sausage sangers and bacon and egg rolls were a huge hit. “We bought 300 sausages, 30 kilos of bacon, 600 eggs and 600 bread rolls,” Lioness President Linda Allan said. Linda was up at 4.30am on the big day to get things moving although organising the event had begun months before. “We start organising in November, working out the citizens’ awards.” ‘’It’s a great turn out, we’re stoked,” Linda also

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display of Nationalism.” Mr Carter told News Of The Area the Historical Society is all about conserving and preserving local history. “We’ve got a couple of hundred films, lots of PowerPoints about the area as well as many artefacts and photographs,” he said. “All our photography has been enshrined into movie slideshows which

can be projected, it is more interactive than having to read or look through an album and creates a sense of interest and belonging to the history of the community.” Mr Carter said the society is thankful for a small amount of funding provided by MidCoast Council which enabled the successful celebration to occur.

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LOCAL history was the theme of Australia Day celebrations held at Bulahdelah Court House Museum last week. Hosted by the Historical Society, community members and visitors toured the museum and enjoyed a feast of barbecued snags, Anzac biscuits and lamingtons. A knowledge of all things Australian was tested in a round of trivia before the museum was transformed

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into a cinema. Classic Australian films including Aunty Jack and Blinky Bill were screened in addition to others, put together by society members featuring images of the local area. Society President Kevin Carter said the Court House Australia Day celebrations have become a tradition. “We’ve been doing it for over 10 years now, it is a great

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vegetables and salad, fruit, meat and alternatives, dairy and water. Packing something from each food group gives the lunch box an A-grade. “A nutrient-rich lunch box gives kids what they need to learn and play all day long,” Miss Murphy said. “Adding extra vegetables to family dinners is also an ideal way to refuel kids’ bodies ready for school the next day.” Eat It To Beat It’s free Fruit & Veg Sense workshops to show parents how to make simple, budget-friendly changes to household meals, such as modifying a stir fry recipe to reduce expensive meat ingredients and increase cheaper vegetables.

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so when it comes to packing school lunches, fresh is best,” she said. A healthy lunch box includes a combination of breads and cereals,

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Chuckin’ Chickens – No Foul QUESTION: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To get to the Tea Gardens Country Club. Why? To take part in the now infamous Chook Chuckin’ Competition held every year in the lead up to Australia Day. To put your mind at ease, the chooks being thrown weren’t real, just rubber imitations to be thrown as far as possible on the pristine greens of the bowling club. To play, all you had to do was register, with the competition open to all with a penchant for poultry. Watched on by an enthusiastic crowd of spectators, the 70 competitors had three chances each to show off their skills at chuckin’ a chook. There were underarm throws and overarm

attempts. And not all the chooks flew according to plan. A number of chicks sailed off the green or flew too high, ending up on the roof. These throws of course were declared ‘a foul’. “It’s a great day for the children, there’s face painting, a jumping castle, and the prizes are so nice,” spectator Olive McKeown told News Of the Area.

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Oh Honey, Honey By Rachael VAUGHAN

SONUDOR Honey has been in business for the last five years, but has remained relatively low key about its high quality product and its wonderful benefits. The Hughes family, owners of Sonudor Honey, noticed that there weren’t a lot of bees around to help pollinate their family pastures, so they invested in two hives on their property. They now boast over twenty hives, and David Hughes has become a registered apiarist, or bee keeper. There is a lot of work involved in checking and maintaining the hives. It is important to check hives regularly for any small hive beetles and diseases, as these can completely destroy the hive plus other hives in

the area. The current incredibly hot and humid weather in the region is not ideal for bees. For those interested in keeping hives, you also have

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“We’ve been doing this for about four years, we don’t charge anything, it’s a great day out for families,” Country Club General Manager Warren Gooley said. Winners in the children’s division received some colourful Australia Day prizes. Top gong for the biggest throw of the day went to local Jeffrey Baker who happily crossed the road for his reward of a very flash esky for his chicken chuckin’ prowess.

work aside, the benefits of honey and having bees in our natural environment are immeasurable. Apart from being a natural sweetener and energy source, other benefits include soothing a sore throat, helping to heal wounds on both people and animals, assisting with digestive issues, antibacterial and antifungal properties and it is a major source of antioxidants. Sonudor Honey is wild bush honey and 100 percent raw, straight from the hive.

q Winning Chook Chucker: Jeffrey Baker and daughter Kiera.

There is nothing to add and it is not heated. Teneale Bassett, daughter of the Hughes Family, told News Of The Area, “The feedback we get from our customers is it’s the best tasting honey they have had and they can’t get over the amazing smell.” “We have a number of customers who send it to their extended families in other states of Australia as well as internationally to both Japan and Ireland.” “We have also done a number of fundraisers with

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Controversial Quarry Application THE Developer at the centre of a controversial project at Fame Cove/ North Arm Cove has now launched an application to construct a quarry on the highly sensitive site. The land is owned by billionaire, Phillip Dong Fang Lee’s LDF Enterprises and covers the iconic 409 hectare site on the northern foreshore of Port Stephens. “The application speaks of mining 25,000 cubic metres each year and a development cost of $400,000,” Mr Len Yearsley,

Vice-President of the North Arm Cove Residents Association, said. Mr. Yearsley told News Of The Area, “There is no shortage of commercially available stone available from an existing local quarry near Karuah without creating further environmental damage to a site that is already subject to legal action due to ongoing breaches of development approvals.” The developer has previously incurred fines and costs in excess of $250,000 for major environmental breaches on the site. The Land and Environment Court recently extended a stop work order

LAST August, Cove residents Joan and Col Williams were invited to see a cabaret group called Loosely Woven perform at Wallarobba near Dungog. They were so impressed they decided on the spot to book them for a performance at North Arm Cove. This unique group of singers and instrumentalists put together and stage a number of public concerts per year. The cabaret style events are a mix of folk, classical, comedy, pop, blues, ethnic and country, with a bit of drama thrown in.

Surprisingly, they don’t charge a fee, they just do it for the sheer love of performing and where possible, they involve local musicians and singers. No amplification is used, except for the keyboard and this gives the audience a rare opportunity to hear the vocals and instruments cleanly and clearly. Audience members are actively encouraged to join in and, with no amplification, find themselves on an equal footing with the performers. Group Founder Wayne Richmond explained why the group is called Loosely

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on a large tract of Port Stephens’ waterfront land until 24 March. The court is assessing six separate affidavits alleging serious environmental damage and unauthorised work. Mr Yearsley fears, “If approval for the quarry is granted, the developer will breach the conditions imposed and simply pay any fines imposed.’’ “With heavy machinery operating, along with blasting and a crushing plant, the noise and dust impact on the surrounding residential areas of Bundabah and North Arm Cove, which are just a short distance across the water, would be significant,” he said.

Woven. “I guess you could call us a pretty loose knit group so the name represents whoever I can round up at the time for a particular concert.” The group started back in the 90s when a few members would get together and participate in the occasional live-toair concert on community radio. One of the members suggested a public concert and since then, Loosely Woven has given several concerts a year. Through word of mouth, the group’s popularity has grown and they now draw audiences of 150 plus. This year they are scheduled to appear at South Turramurra, Dee

q Loosely Woven Performers. Why, Dungog, Leura, Allambie Heights, North Arm Cove and Millthorpe. Loosely Woven will be performing at North Arm Cove on Saturday 18 February at the Community Hall.

The concert starts promptly at 4pm and ends at 7.30pm. There will be an intermission at 5.30pm for a light supper at $5.00 per plate.

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Safe Bus for travelling students By Rachael VAUGHAN PARENTS of Myall Coast students travelling by bus to Medowie Christian School this year can be assured of a much safer journey for their children. Kate Washington, Shadow Minister for the Hunter, spoke with News Of The Area this week, and shared that a bus fitted with seatbelts has been rolled out for the children of our area to travel to Medowie Christian School in 2017. After a series of fatal bus crashes, the Government announced in 2013 it would spend $208 million to install seat belts in around 1,700 buses dedicated to school runs in rural and regional areas over ten years. Kate Washington has

campaigned the issue of seat belts on school buses long before she entered parliament, and challenged the government that their roll out of these seatbelt upgraded buses and spending of the allocated budget was far too slow when the safety of our children was at stake. “The fact that the Government is moving glacially on this issue when children’s lives are at risk just beggars belief,” Kate Washington said. Mr Simon Herd, Principal of Medowie Christian School, has fought alongside Kate Washington for this important safety measure. “A simple physics lesson will tell you that in the event of an emergency stop, those children who are unbelted or standing with backpacks on a bus travelling at highway speeds are going to continue

travelling at the speed of the bus, until they hit something hard that stops them,” Simon Herd said. Kate Washington welcomed the news that a bus with seatbelts has finally been approved for the children travelling down the Pacific Highway to Medowie Christian School at speeds of up to 110 kilometres an hour. “This is fantastic news for these children and their families.” “Parents can feel much more confident that their children are so much safer travelling to school.” Kate Washington assures News Of The Area that she will continue the fight for this important safety issue, and hopes to one day be able to deliver the same news of safer buses to parents of children in all schools in her constituency.

q Kate Washington (centre) with Deputy Principal of Medowie Christian School Mrs Tracey Deal and Medowie Christian School Principal Mr Simon Herd.

Myall of Holiday Fun By Margie TIERNEY OUR Australia Day celebrations showed us just how diverse our culture and population has become. So too are the tourists who head to the Myall Coast. Over the summer holiday season there was a huge influx of visitors to the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens area. For some tourists, the region has become like a second home. John and Denise Wright, from the north of England, have made a remarkable 43 trips to Australia. “We come to visit our sister Olive in Tea Gardens and we have a daughter in

Karuah and a son in the Blue Mountains,” John and Denise told News Of The Area. The Wrights are in the middle of a three month stay in Australia and are enjoying every moment. “We had a great time at the Country Club’s Karaoke night, singing along to Joe Cocker’s You Can Leave Your Hat On.” Denise’s performance was witnessed by Club Vice President Danny Johnson. “Never do anything in a Club that you don’t want spread around,” Danny said with a laugh. Elise Duder and her partner Dean German came for a week to visit her Mum

q Hawks Nest Visit: Elise Duder and Dean German.

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in Hawks Nest and do some fishing. ‘“We hired a boat and went up river, we had great fun in a glorious location,” Elise said. And then there was the group of good friends from Sydney travelling to Hawks Nest for a long weekend to celebrate a birthday. “We’ve only been here a day but feels like a week,” Liz Cullen said. The women took advantage of the dress shops in Tea Gardens to add to their wardrobes and visited the Galleries in the Garden. But the highlight was a dinner party on the sands of Jimmys Beach. “It was absolutely beautiful, good friends, good food, just a great weekend.”

q Hawks Nest Visit: Fee King.

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Library Lending a Hand

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q Librarian Carol Johnson. By Margie TIERNEY IT’S back to school week and the Tea Gardens Library is offering plenty of help to children and parents starting with the new term of 2017. There are programs on offer for newborns to HSC students and they’re all free and easily accessible. “Wednesday afternoons we have homework help from 3 o’clock until 4.45pm and a lovely group of volunteers who have had all their police checks and working with children checks to help children with their homework,” Librarian Carol Johnson told News Of The Area. “Some of the volunteers are retired teachers and

others are just volunteers who want to work with children.” The program is open to all school-aged children from Kindergarten to Year 12 HSC students. ‘’With the homework help, there’s free afternoon tea, free use of the computers and free printing,’’ Carol said. ‘’Tiny Turtles is our baby program, singing and nursery rhymes for newborns to two year olds.” “That starts Wednesday 1 February at 9.30am then every fortnight,” Carol said. ‘’On Monday mornings at 9.30 we have our ‘Turtletime’. “It’s a preschool storytime for three to five year olds.” “We read stories and do craft and have fun.”

“The kids often bring their morning tea and have that in the library and then the mums usually like to go down to the park so they can play afterwards.’’ “It’s a really nice outing for the parents.’’ Carol Johnson, who’s worked at the Tea Gardens Library for 13 years, is very passionate about her work. “I’m very lucky to work in such a lovely location with lovely staff and meet the wonderful public who come in to visit.” To check times and programs you can call the Tea Gardens Library on 4997 1265 or go online: midcoast.greatlakes.nsw. gov.au/library.

NORTH Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP) Jimmys Beach is celebrating after being listed on Star Ratings Australia’s Gold List of Australian Accommodation, placing it in the top ten caravan parks loved by guests in NSW. The Gold List is compiled from a variety of websites including Expedia, Google and Booking.com and allows users to find the best accommodation in the country, as rated by their fellow travellers. NCHP Jimmys Beach Managers Susan and Michael

Boden were thrilled to be recognised by such an esteemed organisation within the Australian Tourism Industry, calling the industry nod a sign of their commitment to offering their guests a holiday to remember. “We always aim to provide an exceptional experience for our guests so we were thrilled to be included on the Gold List,” Mr Boden said. “We work hard to ensure that all guests leave our park with fond memories and a smile on their face and it is great to hear that their

feedback online has led to us being named as one of the best camping and caravanning destinations in the state. “We couldn’t imagine working anywhere else and we look forward to welcoming all guests who discover our park on the Gold List. Susan and I will continue to give guests an unforgettable holiday experience and we are already working to ensure we make the list again next year. “Guest feedback is something that we value highly at our park, with our Net Promoter Score (NPS) for

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BULAHDELAH Meals on Wheels is known for being “more than just a meal”. For many years Bulahdelah Meals on Wheels has been delivering freshly cooked, hot lunches, five days per week to valued clients. Each day the nutritious three-course meals are prepared and served in the Great Lakes Nursing Home kitchen, collected by volunteers and promptly delivered. Meals on Wheels is one of many services that assist in allowing elderly and frail people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. It is also there to assist if people are recovering

2016 sitting well above the industry average at 74%.” As the leading independent accommodation accreditation scheme in Australia, Star Ratings Australia CEO Michael Reed is proud to provide a valuable resource for those looking for an unbeatable holiday experience. Mr Reed said the Gold List is unique in its ability to pool data from a number of reputable online sources. “The Gold List showcases

from an illness. Clients can have meals delivered as required, from once a week up to five times a week, or temporarily if longterm is not needed. The caring deliverers are able to have a chat and check how things are, sometimes being the only person the client sees during the day. “Due to this service of providing a meal and caring for the person it is being delivered to, we have come up with the logo “More than just a Meal” said Coordinator Meredyth Rae. “Our meals are very reasonably priced and can’t be matched by frozen supermarket meals.” Bulahdelah Meals on Wheels has a dedicated team of volunteers who each deliver meals, on average,

Australia’s Star Rated properties that provide an exceptional guest experience,” Mr Reed said. “Australian travellers can trust that anyone featured in the Gold List will almost always exceed their expectations.” NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust (NSWCHPT) CEO Steve Edmonds said acknowledgement from Star Ratings Australia demonstrated that the Trust, Park Managers and their team

once per fortnight. But Meredyth Rae explained that due to various circumstances the team is dwindling, and some deliverers have been faithfully delivering for well in excess of ten years. So the Meals on Wheels team is in need of more volunteers to either deliver regularly, or be on a reserve list. If you are interested in giving a little of your time to help out this organisation, please contact Meredyth Rae for more information. Also if you or someone you love could use Meals on Wheels as a service to make life a little easier, please contact Meredyth Rae on 49974146 or 0401 014 146. were committed to delivering the highest professional standards. “This recognition from Star Ratings Australia is a great win for not only Jimmys Beach but all the parks within our organisation, and proves our commitment to be a leading provider of recreational destinations that showcase iconic locations across NSW.”

q Jimmys Beach Managers Susan and Michael Boden.

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...in the community Hunter Quarries is dedicated to supporting the local community wherever possible and has a long and proud history of doing so. Hunter Quarries are proud supporters of: Bulahdelah Soccer Club. Bulahdelah Show. Bulahdelah Golf Club. Tea Gardens Baptist Church. Karuah Pre-School. Karuah Primary School. Karuah Bowling Club. Karuah Golf Club. Bundabah Tennis Club. Clarencetown Football Club.

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100 Herivels Road, WOOTTON Price: $525,000 EDE’S Real Estate is excited to be able to exclusively present to you this picturesque property, tucked away on just over 10 acres in the Wootton Valley. From the very first moment you step inside the French doors from the front balcony, you are taken back by the polished blue gum timbered floors into the open plan lounge/ dining areas and modern galley style kitchen. With three to four bedrooms, all with builtin wardrobes plus separate rumpus room, there is ample room for the whole family to retreat to. Featuring combustion wood fire and ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans, the comfort of the family home can be felt all year round. The property features many extras with timber louver blinds, security alarm & Crimsafe security screens for the extra piece of mind, and a stylish main bathroom with claw foot bath.

Stepping back outside you can instantly begin soaking up the atmosphere with the Mediterranean style courtyard area with inground saltwater pool. Entering via the wooden gated entry, continuing along the fully cemented driveway to large turning circle entrance to the home makes you feel like you’ve found your home away from home. The property also features a large Colorbond Three-bay shed with power connected, is fully fenced with four internal paddocks plus goat sheds, large dam, ample water tanks and is nestled amongst trees approximately 10 minutes off the main road. To arrange your exclusive viewing, phone the team at Ede’s Real Estate today on (02) 49974 566.

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A BEAUTIFUL country property offering stunning Markwell Valley views, and a magnificent platform for a new home and rural lifestyle. Situated 12 kms from Bulahdelah on the sealed Bulahdelah/Gloucester road, the land is undulating and fully fenced with approximately 15 acres of cleared farming land fronting the road (two paddocks) and a large heavily timbered, steep backdrop – with the main feature being the waterfall paddock with small swimming hole and semi rainforest pocket – an ideal camping spot with total privacy. For more information contact the Great Lakes Realty team on (02) 4997 8200.

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OFFERING a quiet and peaceful rural life, this approximate 103 acre property features endless countryside views and quality grazing land. The main homestead is a lovely country style weatherboard home with high ceilings and a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. This zone is bright and open with ceiling to floor windows and features a slow combustion wood fire

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and breakfast bar. All three bedrooms are generous in size with the second bedroom including access into the main bathroom. This third bedroom could either be utilised as a lounge room or stay a bedroom. A verandah on two sides of the home provides plenty of space for entertaining guests and overlooks the property’s rolling hills. A second hardiplank home on the property features a new laminate kitchen with stainless steel oven, open plan kitchen and living area and floating

laminex timber-look flooring. Both bedrooms include ceiling fans and there is a combined bathroom and laundry. There is ample water supply on the property with six dams, two x 5000 L poly tanks plus a 10,000 L poly tank. A large single Colorbond lockup shed with power and concrete flooring is ideal for all your storage or workspace needs. The front of the

property is predominantly cleared with a few smaller timbered areas while the balance of the land leads into larger timbered areas where it adjoins the National Park. From here it is just a short 500 metres to a beautiful cascade waterfall. This property is a must to inspect and is conveniently located just 14 minutes from Booral’s service station and shops, 20 minutes from Stroud, 30 minutes from

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spacious bedrooms, two upstairs and one downstairs, and a fully renovated bathroom upstairs, including a separate toilet. A new laundry and shower downstairs with a separate toilet are also included. Aspects of the Myall River can be seen from the balcony and the home has newly established lawns and

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fishing, skiing, sail boarding or just relaxing! This beach house now has polished timber floors and spacious open plan living which is air conditioned. The new galley style kitchen includes new oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage. The home features three

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in wardrobes and floorboards add style. The home offers ceiling fans, air conditioning and winter warmth from a tranquil wood fireplace. The main bathroom is functional and nearby, the laundry has a second shower, toilet and powder room to one side. Situated on a 575.4m2 block, a single garage runs the length of the home and opens up to a driveway leading

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straight into a double garage. An undercover entertainment area is built to the side of the double garage with internal access combining the two. There is a built-in caged area perfect for a chicken or two. Plenty of room to kick a ball in the backyard, the home has a peaceful outlook with the surrounding bushland home to many resident koalas.

Only a few minutes walk to the shopping precinct of Hawks Nest and the patrolled surf beach or still water bay, this home would make a perfect first home for those looking to enter the property market, as a rental investment or a private holiday home. Inspections by appointment only. Contact Stuart Sinclair at Ray White Tea Gardens for an inspection time today on (02) 4997 9022.

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add character, a practical kitchen comes complete with Caesarstone benchtops and waterfall edging, builtin wine racks and quality westinghouse appliances. Plantation shutters, built-

gardens, which are easily maintained. This property is ready for you to live in, with no further expense required! Contact us today to inspect this stunning holiday property. For further information contact John Rumble at Hawks Nest First National Real Estate on (02) 49970262.

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Piano Man FOLLOWING the response to his two sell-out concerts of “PIANO” late last year, and following expressed regrets from many who had been unable to attend, Michael Harvey has agreed to again present his concert “PIANO”. PIANO again will feature the music from many of our favourites including classical music from Mozart, Beethoven and Greig. Other PIANO music will be played

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from well-known artists including Winifred Atwell, Scott Joplin, Liberace, Bill Hayley, Richard Claydeman, Billy Joel, Elton John and many others. Come along knowing that Michael’s piano will sing to both the music and the style of Billy Joel, Elton John and the many others. Yet again the tickets will be available at $15 per person, with the venue being St Stephen’s Catholic Parish Centre in

Witt Street, Tea Gardens. Tickets are available from Donna Howarth at Altitude Travel, Shop 10 Myall Quays Shopping Centre for the Concert on Sunday 26 February. There will be only one concert with guests invited to arrive for the afternoon program at 3.00pm for a 3.30pm start. As is customary, there will be a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival and the concert will again support fundraising for St. Stephen’s Catholic Parish.

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LAST year I entered a competition in the News Of The Area and won a family pass to the zoo. I used the prize last week to visit Taronga Zoo with my mum and brother Jack. We had a fantastic day together looking at all the different animals and displays. It was the first time I had been to the zoo and it was amazing. The Bongo Antelope was my favorite animal because there are only 100 of them left in the wild. Getting to go into the Lemur enclosure and seeing King Julian up close was great. I also enjoyed watching the Seal Show and seeing an elephant have a bath. My brother liked the Iguanas, Komodo Dragons and snakes the best. Thankyou, News Of The Area, for giving me this fantastic experience. I hope there will be many more competitions to enter this year. Maggie Cunich Bulahdelah

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o you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from our three News Of The Area papers on a rotating basis.Send your concerns to Jasminda care of edit@mcnota.com.au and include your title, initials and suburb.

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My little girl started school this week and I’m at a loose end. It’s the first time my house has been kiddie-free since she was born. Help! Mrs VT, Pindimar Dear VT,

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Ten-year-old Maggie Cunich at Taronga Zoo.

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Hawks Nest Vets By Tony SMITH Hawks Nest Vets Stroke 24/1/2017 A Grade 1. Graham Kelly 34.3 2. Rob Lamont 34.5 3. Ross Kirwin 36.3

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

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A Musical Tribute 2017 is very special year for the U3A choir. The choir has been singing and performing for 20 years, ten of those under the guidance of its Musical Director, Barbara Lyle. Barbara joined the choir in 2007 and the end of 2016 marked her tenth year as Musical Director. Barbara also sings with the Newcastle University Choir as well as being involved with many other activities in Tea Gardens. In December, Barbara sang the role of ‘The Mother’ in the local production of ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with long-time choir member Dada Burroughs singing the title role.

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She has taken the choir on a wonderful journey and 2016 ended with a concert which celebrated many genres of music, from playful folk songs, beautiful lullabies, haunting laments, as well as Christmas Carols and other foottapping music. Margaret Rowden is the choir’s accompanist and she has been with the choir since 2009 when she took over from Wilma Black. Margaret and Barbara are inspiring community leaders and the U3A Choir looks forward to 2017 as a truly special year, with both Barbara and Margaret at the helm. The Choir meets for practice each Wednesday afternoon at 2pm

during term time. If you wish to experience the joy of singing in harmony and learning basic vocal technique you are

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welcome to join. It has been proven that singing improves health and well being. The choir embraces all

newcomers. See you at choir practice!

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Social Competition Fishing

THE Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club successfully completed another of its fishing outing weekends on 27-29 January 2017, all part of the annual competition in conjunction with the “threeweekly” outings . The weekend angling champion and women’s division winner was Gail Bartlett catching a great swag of fish.

Included at the weigh in was a huge 3.5 kg flathead, bream and tailor for a total point score of 108. The women’s division weekend runner-up was Carol Hunt weighing a catch of whiting , scoring 33.1 points. The men’s division angling weekend winner was Paul Hunt catching a big bream and some equally as big whiting totalling 73.3 points. The men’s angling division runner-up was Luke Boyd, weighing some great whiting, bream and

tarwhine, scoring 72.9 points. The junior weekend angling champion was Saxon Rapley weighing a great tailor and achieving 34.4 points. The mystery fish, a drummer, was not won and the prize will compound until the next angling outing which is to be held 17 - 19 February 2017. Very Important Dates: Golf Club vs Country Club Angling Tournament: 24-26 February. Great Angling.

Gail Bartlett proudly displaying a huge flathead.

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Grand Finals Excitement By Rachel REITSMA JUST before Christmas, the Bulahdelah Tennis Club wrapped up its two night competitions with exciting grand finals in both divisions. Second division was won by Natalie Helm, Scott Morgan, Rosie Newton and Caleb Grimshaw. First division was won by Michael Styles, David Shultz, Bernadette Newton and Ian Mason. Congratulations was given to all who participated. The Bulahdelah Tennis Club will begin its new night competition in

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mid February. The Club will meet on Tuesday night at 7pm for social tennis prior its competition schedule. This will be an opportunity to have a hit before the competition starts, especially for those who haven’t played for awhile. The Club is able to lend a tennis racquet to those who may need one to be involved. The Bulahdelah Tennis Club has lots planned for 2017. There will be mixed-night competitions beginning in mid February, followed by Club championships through winter and

then spring mixed competitions. In October the Tennis Club will once again host their annual “Pink Tennis Day” in support of Breast Cancer Research. Any time there are no formal competitions on, there will be social tennis on Tuesday nights. The Bulahdelah Tennis Club requests as many players as possible to make the night competition strong. All standards of players are very welcome. Contact Meredyth on 0401 014 146 if you are interested in playing.

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Hawks Nest Bridge Club By Linda CONROY Monday 16 January (Howell) 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Gary Melrose & Adrian Ryan 3. Elke Nemeth-Laky & Alan Greenhalgh Handicap – Elke Nemeth-Laky & Alan Greenhalgh.

Friday 20 January N/S 1. Christina LaPonder & Sue Donohue 2. Glenn & Linda Conroy 3. Jeanette Whalan & Jim Thatcher E/W 1. Forde & Pamela Leathley (Visitors) 2. Mike Forte & Di Ayres 3. Sandy Shuetrim & Daniela Shannon Handicap – Mike Forte & Di Ayres.

Monday 23 January N/S 1. Trish & Jim Thatcher 2. Bill & Dawn Bridges 3. Charlie & Sandy Shuetrim E/W 1. Jean Little & Margaret Rowden 2. Elke Nemeth-Laky & Alan Greenhalgh =3. Liz Howarth & Pam Jones and David & Daniela Shannon Handicap – Trish & Jim Thatcher.

Friday 27 January N/S 1. Carolyn Seymour & Jim Thatcher 2. Christina LaPonder & Sue Donohue 3. Gordon Morrison & Rex Stoessiger E/W 1. Trish Thatcher & Mike Parfait 2. Pamela & Breton Gibbs 3. Peter Parrett & Di Ayres Handicap - Peter Parrett & Di Ayres.

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Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club By The JAFFA 25 January It was overcast today but thankfully no rain impeded the 46 players turning out for their usual Wednesday bowls. There were five games of Fours and one game of Triples played. Winners were decided by 20 points for the win plus one for each end won. The winners were the triples team of Ross Barry, Zac Byrnes and Merv Mills. Runners-up were: Dave Ransome, Col Saillard, Bill Bridges and Pip Sullivan. 27 January

Sunday Bowls Winners A good field of 24 bowlers attended the Friday Jackpot Pairs today. It was great to see four ladies participating. To take out the money today you needed to win with a high margin. It was a countback on ends that determined the winners. They were Gary Wynne and Greg Pearson. They beat Ken Devlin and Mick Parker into second place. The jackpot was not won. 29 January It was warm today when Sunday Bowls resumed after the Christmas break. Twenty-two players participated playing three

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Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club By Lynda RICHARDS NOT a very action-packed week for the members of the Women’s Bowling Club. Unfortunately weather conditions do impact on whether bowls can be played or not. As the temperature at 9:30am on Tuesday 24 January had already reached 30 degrees and it was predicted to go as high as 42 degrees, it was decided that play would be cancelled. Eight members stayed for a roll up. I think the comment was made that “only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun”. After ten ends, the heat

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got the better of us and we called it a day. Good fun, despite the thrashing that Kathy Rimmer, Pauline Perry, Francis Betar and Kerry Faber dealt out to Bev Dunn, Lynda Richards, Dianne Swift and Sheril Johnson. Thank goodness it was not a real game. Thursday 26 January being Australia day meant that there would be no bowls played. Round 1 of the Club’s Major Singles Competition will now commence on Tuesday 31 January instead of 2 February. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and play will proceed uninterrupted for this competition. Social bowls will continue to be played throughout this competition.

games of Triples and one game of Pairs. Sunday Bowls was under new management today with Stewart Sturrock taking over the reins from Robyn and Ron Webster. He was very ably assisted by Beverley Thrift and Pam and Ross Barry plus the two cooks, Luke Gliwa and Barry Goode. Great job everyone! If you won by a big margin today you were to be disappointed as the lowest winning margin was selected to decide the winner. On a margin of just +1, (how low can you get!), the winners were Rhonda Hadfield, Dave Ransome and Denis Wilberforce. The luck losers were Tim

BOWLS

Karuah RSL Men’s Bowls Club By Trevor DAVIES

Mixed Doubles Winners Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD

THE current festive season has helped provide fantastic attendance from members and their guests to the Thursday weekly social darts

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tournament. Twenty dart players completed their four compulsory round robin games to provide a memorable evening for players and spectators alike. Winning all four games for the evening June West “Life Member also Darts Coordinator” and Aaron Neighbour won the mixed doubles evening darts tournament.

q The winners of the Sunday Bowls format: Denis Wilberforce, Rhonda Hadfield and David Ransome. participated. So you think that you can play bowls? You will never know just how good you are by not competing! Entries close on

Wednesday 15 February and the first and second rounds commence on the 18 and 19 February. Uniform regulations apply.

a long history of playing together did get away to a good start and went on to claim the title. Some great bowls were witnessed by a solid crowd and while only one team could win, both teams did themselves proud and the reputations for skill and good sportsmanship of all players were enhanced. Last Sunday saw the club’s first inter-club visit of the year with a very large contingent of social bowlers from the Burwood Colliery calling by the club for the day. A hearty barbecue breakfast was enjoyed by all, followed by a full green of social, but competitive bowlers from the two clubs. Over eight playing rinks and 18 ends each, the final result was Burwood up by only five shots! We claim it was our hospitality and their good company that led to our allowing them to come up trumps, but in truth and to use an old sporting cliché, “Bowls was the winner on the day”! A sausage sizzle lunch, followed by a presentation of prizes, led into aftergame refreshments in our comfortably air-conditioned

RSL Club – a hot, but very pleasant day! Pennant teams have now started to form and the club selectors are going through the arduous task of picking teams to best represent the club. Internal selection trials have already been held and inter-club trials will soon follow. Players’ ambitions have to be matched to skills and egos massaged, a stressful time for selectors (and players like yours truly who always seems to bowl worse when a selector is watching!) but an eventual pennant win could make it all worthwhile. Junior development and social days have continued on Tuesdays and Thursdays despite the heat, although on some occasions, strategic pauses have been allowed to increase water consumption! Sunday morning competitions have now also resumed with free introductory sessions available for new bowlers. If you would like to join in, just ring the club, or check out our Facebook page (Karuah RSL Men’s Bowls Club) for more information. We will make you most welcome. See you at Karuah.

Fast-paced Fun

q The victorious Club Championship Fours team: Peter Dennis, John French, Sam Rees and Gordon Latimore.

JANUARY has seen a fastpaced resumption of the sport of lawn bowls at the Karuah RSL. Already the Club Championship Fours have been run and decided, an interclub social day has been fiercely fought out (but socially!) and preparation has begun in the forming of the club’s Pennant teams for 2017! Three rounds of knockouts over two

q Club president Robyn Webster celebrating a “special” birthday this month.

Grant and Frank Dunn. Sunday Bowls is a fun day enjoyed by seasoned players and new players alike. It’s a chance to start bowls in a friendly and stress-free environment. The Sunday bowlers will always make you feel welcome. Come along and enjoy the most played sport in Australia. In other news The Minor Singles nomination sheet is now on the notice board and it is pleasing to see that 14 players have already nominated. There is still plenty of time to enter and it would be great if more players

weekends saw Club President Gordon Latimore’s side come up against successful new Skip Dennis Ashbridge’s side in the Championship Fours. These internal club competitions are always hard fought with the glory of having the four winners names put up on the club’s honour board at stake. The “betting” was pretty even before the game, with pundits predicting that whichever team got away to the better start would go on to win. As it happened, President Gordon’s team backed by

The closest mixed-doubles team to the winners were Graham Lawler and Denise Haycocks, winners of three rounds of darts. The ladies’ highest score competition winner was Elizabeth Roberts, achieving 102 points. The men’s highest score competition winner was Darren Rapley, achieving 100 well earned points. Great Darts.

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q Graham Lawler and Denise Haycocks: Darts mixed-doubles runners-up team.

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

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BILLABONG 3 piece lounge suite, in ex cond. Solid timber frames. $580ono. Ph 0437 878 155

BEER Fridge. Older type, good worker $70 0417787215

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Goldstar Crossword Across: 1. Wallet, 5. Wicks, 8. Ruse, 9. Vendor, 11. Acrid, 12. Easter, 14. Cede, 16. Leaps, 18. Close, 19. Ayes, 20. Okapis, 24. Routs, 25. Trends, 26. Idea, 27. Elect, 28. Sylphs. Down: 1. Wave, 2. Lane, 3. Eros, 4. Turtle, 5. Wearily, 6. Caracas, 7. Sadness, 10. Danes, 13. Scourge, 14. Costume, 15. Deposit, 17. Eerie, 19. Abates, 21. Pray, 22. Snap, 23. Isis.

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For Sale at cost $2900 o.n.o. Delivery can be arrange from Shoal Bay at cost Enquire with Frank 0412 366 567

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BMX boys BMX bikes (2) $50 each. Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay

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

CHICKENS Isa brown point of lay $23ea. Black australorp x point of lay $25ea. White australorp x point of lay $25ea Ph. 0484910561

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OLD Wash stand.

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

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

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

SUZUKI Grand Vitara 5 steel wheels, 4 tyres $120. Mens and ladiesLD26 inch O bikes, Svery good condition $40 each. Caravan double foam mattress $75. Phone 0432150031 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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

LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784

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

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

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

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

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RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench. As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526

SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557

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BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. Moran 3-seater black leather Chesterfield, very good condition $500. 49972523 ELECTRIC Ozito Hedge Trimmer $30. Panasonic Black 58” TV $100. 49972523

TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475

LAZYBOY ReclinerRocker Brand New, Unused. Colour Fawn-Beige. Cost $1,000 Sell for $795. Ladies BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size 8.5 (40 Euro). Cost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PRIDE Playmate 40hp. $1200. No rego. 0403684110 49971651

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with blades $750 0411551091 STACER 429 Seaway 2015. 40HP Evinrude & Stacer trailer. Lic for 5 people. 3 yr warr. VG cond. $18,000. Ph Jim 0403807200 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout. 55hp Evinrude, both reg, $3000. 0403 684110

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Vehicles 2005 Ford F250, 7.3 turbo diesel, power chip, new gear box and brakes. Includes a heavy allow boat rack, 200 litre electric portable fuel tank, rear suspension air bags, tow and bull bars and many other extras. $40,000 the lot or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0428683440 2014 Ford Focus Sport Hatch, LW MK2 5D 6 speed, automatic, in excellent condition one owner. $19,500 or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0418945934 98 FORD Courier crew cab ute, canopy, roof racks, LPG, 2.6L 4cyl,LDmanual, SO April 30 new tyres, Rego, $1,900, 2WD economy, runs great! 0466626943

FALCON wagon 2007 Rego Dec 16 190,000 km,$4,500. Ph 4981 1596 FORD Ranger XLT 2007 4 x 4 dual cab, canopy 10/17 rego, 3 litre turbo/ diesel, 127500K. All towing gear, excellent cond. $20,000 ono, 0407145366 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

Free FREE to the right home, 7yr old Burmese Bella & rescue moggie Benny. Desexed and microchipped. Require new home due to change in owners circumstances. Can separate. 49829498

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MYALL COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

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CREWS from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club will head to the Central Coast this weekend for the final round of the 2016-2017 Streets Surf Boat Series. Members from the HNTG Surf Life Saving Club have been travelling up and down the Coast since the first in the series of boat races back in November 2016. The Club also played host to 86 crews and all their supporters on Bennetts Beach in December in the Combined Boat Series Challenge. This coming weekend, Soldiers Beach SLSC is playing host and among those heading from Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens is the women’s crew, made up of five mothers. Twice a week, when work

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Crews from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club will head to the Central Coast this weekend for the final round of the 2016-2017 Streets Surf Boat Series.

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and family commitments allow, the women launch their boat into the Myall River, jump aboard and hone their rowing skills. As if often the case at their last training session, only three women were able to attend: Kelly Pietsch, Justine Cruise and L.J. The women’s crew has been together for three years. Helping out with their training are long time members, HNTG Surf Life Saving President Stephen (Scuba) Howell, and Club Patron Peter (the Whale) Rogers. So if you’re looking to support your local Surf Club head to Soldiers Beach on Saturday 4 February to watch the crews battle it out to determine the final champions of each division.

q Training Crew: Peter Rogers, Kelly Pietsch, Justine Cruise and L.J.

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INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

Contact info:

Office 4997 0145

HAWKS NEST GOLF CLUB SUNDAY RAFFLES & MEMBERS DRAW

.00 $250

Fax: 4997 1397

Pro Shop 4997 0740 Courtesy Bus 4997 0145

On your members card to be won each Sunday. Entry via swipe terminal voucher. Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.

NSW Permit No. LTPS/16/10038

MEMBERS BISTRO is DRAW OPEN .00

$6000

Prize available at this Club only. Members draw conducted on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY, after the completion of the raffles.

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