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FOR many young girls, long hair and ponytails are a dream come true, with great courage often needed for the long locks to be cut. But for six-year-old Kirra-Lea Rooney, making the decision to have her ponytail chopped off to help young cancer patients was an easy one to make. The Bulahdelah youngster said she instantly decided to donate her hair after visiting people in hospital with her mother. CONTINUED Page 4
Refresh or Reshuffle? senior member of the cabinet during every decision made by the Government. These decisions, according to Ms Washington,
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‘unfit’ as a merged entity. This is nothing but unfair and undemocratic costshifting.” Although Premier Berejiklian recently called off regional Council mergers that had not yet been gazetted, Ms Washington said the policy, backed “all the way” by the new Premier, had been “a dog’s breakfast from beginning to end”. It has been widely
reported that the forced council amalgamations, along with the failed greyhound ban, contributed to the government’s popularity plummeting under the leadership of former Premier Mike Baird. But with Premier Berejiklian now at the helm, Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead said the change of leadership gives the government the opportunity to “refresh and refocus.”
“There was a message that came to us about the greyhound industry, there was a perception that we are not listening or understanding what the communities’ concerns are, or what their wants are,” he said. “This is an opportunity for us to get out as much as we can and talk to the community, listen to their concerns and act on them.” Ms Washington said whilst the government is trying to reframe itself with a new Premier, there
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MELANOMA survivor Jay Allen has begun his marathon walk from Brisbane to Sydney. The 40-year-old hit the road last Sunday, at the start of a 12 hundred kilometre journey over the next month. The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Community has been busy behind the scenes helping Jay to reach his target of $250,000 for Melanoma research. Mumm’s Restaurant is holding a fundraising dinner for Jay and his support crew on the night he arrives in Tea Gardens on Thursday 23 March. Here’s a taste of the mouth-watering menu. For Entree there’s a choice of four dishes including, salt and pepper squid with capsicum jam, mixed quinoa salad with beets, broccolini, feta, pumpkin and toasted seeds (GF) and house made duck spring rolls with a spicy dipping sauce (DF). Of the five mains there’s fried barramundi or marinated lamb rump
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A BUZZING hive of activity surrounded a group of local bee enthusiasts who attended a field day recently held in Bulahdelah. The group gathered at the home of local beekeeper Gary Haynes to learn about commercial methods of extracting honey through a range of practical demonstrations and hands-on experience. Club members assisted with all steps of the process including moving the frames from the beehives to a conveyor for decapping, which removed the wax and exposed the honeycomb. An industrial spinner was then used to rotate the frames at speed, allowing the sweet, sticky honey to be extracted, filtered and collected for
use. Mr Haynes said the field day was an extension of the previous gathering held at the Men’s Shed, where the honey was extracted manually. “This was a more in-depth experience and allowed everyone to see the honey being extracted in an industrial environment,” he said. “Commercial beekeepers can run over 1,000 hives, so you certainly appreciate the volume of honey that’s being extracted.” The Bee Club is run in conjunction with Bulahdelah Men’s Shed, who contribute by building the bee frames and getting involved in other aspects of the club. Some of the honey produced locally is sold through the Bulahdelah Visitors Information Centre.
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Mr Haynes said the recent blast of hot weather has not affected the quality of the local honey. “It hasn’t had much of an impact on honey production or the ground flora at this stage,” he said. “But long periods of hot weather with little moisture can dry out the plants and trees, so we could be in for hard time next season.” New members of all ages are always welcome to join the Bee Club. “There is a lot to learn about beekeeping, it’s hard work, but definitely worth it in the end,” Mr Haynes said.
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q Broadcast Award finalist Crazy Dave in the studio at Great Lakes FM. Photo: Supplied By Daniel SAHYOUN MARKWELL’S Dave Saul has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Southern Community Media X Awards, which recognise excellence in community broadcasting. Mr Saul, who is known as Crazy Dave, has been honoured in the ‘Best Interview’ category for his segment with Sydneybased Bandintexas, on Great Lakes FM last year. The radio station has also
been named as finalists in four other categories, including ‘Best Outside Broadcast of Community Involvement or Special Event’ for their live broadcast from the 2016 Bulahdelah Show. The local amateur broadcaster, who has been hosting the ‘ROCK shed with crazy dave’ for just over 12 months, said his awardnominated interview was about the barriers encountered by females in the male-
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dominated music industry. “I started talking with Kelly and Jackie from Bandintexas about females in rock music, I got their take on whether there are enough women in the Australian music scene,” he said. “I also talked with them about the hurdles they have faced to get where they are.” Crazy Dave, who has a passion for all types of Rock, said his nomination came about after the station asked him to submit some work for the radio awards earlier this year. “I was pretty stoked just being asked, and I didn’t expect anything after that,” he said. “I got a phone call last week from the Station Manager Andrew Farr, who told me I was down as one of three finalists out of literally hundreds of entries from around the country.” Crazy Dave said he was “shocked” after being told he was a finalist. The award winners will be announced at the National Regional Rural and Sub Metro Broadcasters Conference in Wagga Wagga on 11 March. The ‘ROCK shed with crazy dave’ is a combination of music, talk-back and interviews and airs every Friday night on Great Lakes FM from 6–11pm.
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q Kirra-Lea Rooney will have her long locks cut off to be made into a wig. FROM Page 1 “I saw lots of children with no hair and I just wanted them to have some of mine,” Kirra-Lea said. “I really like long hair because I can swing it around and it makes me feel like a Princess, but there are some girls who need it more than I do.” Kirra-Lea said she has been growing her hair for the past three years and is preparing to have at least 45cms of her ponytail lopped off in April. Her hair will then be sent to Variety–The Children’s Charity to be made into a wig. As well as donating her hair, Kirra-Lea also wants to raise $1000 to help provide
wigs and vital equipment to children in need. Kirra-Lea’s parents Nathan and Melissa, said they are very proud of their daughter’s selfless nature. “She has the biggest heart of any six-year-old we’ve met,” Melissa said. “To think she is doing this just because she wants to help other people, makes us a very proud Mum and Dad.” A fundraising page has been created for Kirra-Lea with all proceeds going directly to the Children’s Charity. To help Kirra-Lea reach her fundraising goal, visit her online page at: alopecia. everydayhero.com/au/kirralea-s-wish?
Execution of Search Warrant ON the 27 February 2017 police from Bulahdelah along with Forster detectives executed a search warrant at a local Bulahdelah address. This warrant action was taken as part of the ongoing investigation into a fire at a Bulahdelah saw mill. As a result of evidence uncovered during the warrant an 18 year old male was charged with setting the fire as well as a further break and enter offence at the mill. At the same time the same male was also charged with a separate matter of procuring a child under 14 years of age for unlawful sexual activity. The male was granted conditional bail to appear at Forster Local Court in March to answer the charges.
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Runaway van rolled down on the street PEDESTRIANS and other road users were lucky to avoid injury about 10am 2 March 2016 when a runaway van travelled down Stroud Street, Bulahdelah. The operator of the van parked it correctly on the eastern kerb of Stroud Street, Bulahdelah facing south. When she parked it she left it in neutral with the engine throttling down (diesel) and engaged the handbrake. About five minutes after being parked the van rolled from where it was parked backwards through the intersection of Stroud and Richmond Street, and about 200 metres further, crossed over the street and crashed through a fence at the front of house coming to rest in the front garden of the house.
The Final Count By John SAHYOUN THE final customers at Holiday Coast Credit Union’s Bulahdelah Agency, completed their banking transactions shortly before the shutters were permanently closed at the facility last week. The closure of the Agency means the community is now without a financial institution. The Post Office Agency, which was in the capable hands of Roger and Judy Dixon, served the community well during its three years of operation. Mr Dixon said he was pleased to have had the opportunity to come together with Holiday Coast Credit Union to provide the wellutilised service. “The Agency has served businesses, volunteer groups, the disadvantaged and many other people in the community who have used the service as
q HCCU Tea Gardens Branch Manager Julie Hammond and Agent Roger Dixon serve Robyn Roberts on the final day of trading. opposed to technology,” he said. “We will miss all the locals who have come in, but we hope that they will continue to use our services at Australia Post.” Mr Dixon said Holiday Coast Credit Union members can continue to bank locally through the Bank@Post service using a debit card and PIN. However, the new banking arrangements are leaving some customers less than impressed. “People are discovering they can’t pay bills and some
do not wish to, or can’t use computers to access their banking,” Mr Dixon said. “Many people are annoyed, we can’t tell them the balance of their accounts or open new accounts for them.” Holiday Coast Credit Union Executive Retail Manager Earl Emerson said although the Agency has closed, the Credit Union will continue to support the Bulahdelah community through their various services. These include Mobile Bankers, the Credit Union’s Tea Gardens Branch, which is nearest financial institution,
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THE fate of Bulahdelah Library will soon be known, with a decision about its future expected to be made by Council next week. A spokesperson for MidCoast Council said a report was currently being prepared for consideration at Council’s Extraordinary Meeting to be held on 14 March. Community member Maureen Guthrie-Horwill, who has volunteered at the library for more than a decade, said she is disappointed that Council was considering closing the service. “This will mean the loss of another service for the community, and one that will greatly affect the elderly,” Mrs Guthrie-Horwill said. “The volunteer librarians have given countless hours of service to the community over the years, it provides a social opportunity for many people,
an opportunity that could now be lost.” Council staff, speaking at a recent meeting in Bulahdelah, indicated that the library was not being used enough to justify keeping it open. This prompted many responses on the Community Facebook page, with one member commenting as the library is staffed by volunteers, the operating cost to Council was just six-and-half-hours of electricity each week. Another stated, “If they added a desk, a kid’s area, computers that are from this century and WiFi, I think the library would get more use.” Representatives from Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have been in contact with Council, outlining the impacts that closing the library would have on the community. A spokesperson from MidCoast Council told News Of
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are classes for people to come where they don’t have to be a member, but if you’re coming on a regular basis it’s best to join.” “To find out more, call us or come in and we can do a program which is individually best for them.” Myall Fitness is open seven days a week and can be contacted on 4997 1960. If you looking for another form of exercise, then maybe Croquet is more to your liking. The Myall Park Croquet Club is holding a day of croquet and refreshments between the hours of 9am and Noon, and 1pm to 3pm on Saturday 11 March at the Myall Park Sporting Complex in Yamba Street, Hawks Nest. And finally, the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Family Research Group is holding an Open Day. On Saturday 11 March it will be free to anyone to research their Anzac history in their family tree. The Tea Gardens Family Research office at 209 Myall Street will be open between 10am and 2pm.
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AROUND 10.10am on Friday the 3 March 2017, police stopped and searched a white Toyota Hilux utility travelling north on the Pacific Highway north of Bulahdelah. As a result of the search about half a kilo of green vegetable matter was found contained in an esky in the tray of his vehicle. Police allege that this vegetable matter was cannabis.
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By Margie TIERNEY
REGULAR users of the Tea Gardens Community Swimming Pool have started a petition with MidCoast Council firmly in their sights. The petition calls on the Council to replace the pool’s solar heating system, repaint the deteriorating surface and maintain the pool to an optimal standard. “We’d like MidCoast Council Administrator John Turner to tell us why there’s no money for the repairs and keeping the pool up to scratch,” Rhonda Bobako from the Myall Masters Swimming Club told News Of The Area. The petition also states, “The lack of solar heating will significantly reduce the pool temperature and therefore limit the duration of the swimming season, which will stop people participating in activities that help to sustain a healthy lifestyle.’’ “The pool is also essential for learn to swim programs and physical rehabilitation.” ”The deterioration of the pool surface is considered to be a safety issue for users.” MidCoast Council claims the solar heating has reached the end of its life and is too expensive to replace. Council also says it’s been quoted $50,000 to As a result of enquiries following the discovery a search was conducted on the home address of the male at Tuncurry where a further 1.9 kilos of what police allege is
repair the pool surface and repaint the lane dividers, money it just doesn’t have. Hard copies of the petition are being widely spread around the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Area. Copies for signature can be found at both Pharmacies, Hawks Nest Newsagency and Golf Club, Tea Gardens Arts and Craft Centre and numerous outlets at the Myall Quays Shopping Centre. Myall Masters recently held a very successful Carnival which attracted hundreds of visitors from all over the State but staging it again next year is in jeopardy. “The black lines are not competition standard so that’s going to stop us from having another meet,” Rhonda said. Tea Gardens and Karuah Primary Schools also hold their annual swimming carnivals at the complex. Aqua Club member Jan Peeters is another local firmly behind the petition. In a letter to Council, Jan wrote, ‘’I understand budgets and budget constraints but urge you to seek some priority for funding for this important asset to many residents of Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest.’’ Ms Bobako is urging as many as possible to add their names to the cause before she submits it to Council by the end of the month. cannabis was located. The male was later charged with supplying a prohibited drug and will appear at court in relation to the charge.
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Wild Dogs Cost Millions
WILD dogs cost hundreds of millions of dollars every year, according to Hunter Local Lands Services. Not only do wild dogs kill livestock but they are killing working dogs and even pet dogs are being ripped apart while they are chained up on verandahs. Wild dogs are also having a devastating effect on native wildlife like koalas and endangered mammals such as the potoroo. A research program, conducted over 10 years ago, established that there were very few dingoes left on the Mid North Coast, with less than 10 percent of the animals captured DNA testing positive as dingoes. With so much time passing since that research program, one would be hard pressed to find a full blood dingo left on the Mid North Coast with almost all dogs being some form of hybrid. “The problem with wild dogs is that they kill for fun” said the President of the Mid North Coast Wild Dog Association Inc. Julie Steepe. “Whilst dingoes kill for food, these wild dogs we have now just kill because they can. I had four sheep killed on the same night and not one of them had a mark on them.” As well as the financial costs, there is also the untold emotional costs involved of having your flock attacked repeatedly and the constant unknown of when the next attack will occur. “There are a number of methods of controlling wild dogs, we can use 1080, we can trap them or we can shoot them, but the biggest tool we have, and the easiest way people can get involved is to report any sightings they might have. “Government agencies are saying there are no wild dogs around because they don’t have any data for dogs in the area. They want data, let’s give them the data,” Julie said. “We have plenty of ways you can report sightings, we have three Facebook pages: Community Wild Dog Alert, Mid North Coast Wild Dog Assoc and Wild Dog Control Bulahdelah or you can report sightings directly on Feralscan or your Local Land Services office. Mid North Coast Wild Dog Association Inc, with the support from Local Lands Services and National Landcare Programme will be holding a Wild Dog Awareness Day at Karuah Community Hall on Sunday 19 March 2017. There will be a free sausage sizzle and everyone is welcome.
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Seniors Expo
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AN EXPO of ageing and disability services is being held at the Myall Quays Shopping Centre in Tea Gardens on Thursday 9 March. Local seniors are invited to come along and find out more about Home Care Packages, Transport, Meals, Mobility aids, Domestic and Dementia support. Along with MidCoast Council’s Ageing Services team, stallholders will include Baptist Care, Estia Health, Meals on Wheels, Commonwealth Respite, Alzheimer’s Australia, Carers
Student Leaders Inspired By Daniel SAHYOUN
A BIOMEDICAL Engineer, an X Factor Contestant and a 15-year-old world explorer were some of the many motivational speakers who inspired students from the Myall Learning Community last week. The 21 student leaders from Booral, Tea Gardens and Bulahdelah Schools came together to attend the Halogen Foundation’s 2017 Imagination Conference in Sydney, aimed at developing their leadership skills. Tea Gardens school leader Caitlyn Condie said the most memorable part of the day was the talk given by Jade Hameister, a young explorer who completed a trek to the North Pole. “I liked Jade the best, because she kept persevering,” Caitlyn said. “And even though she was terrified, she just kept going and going and got through her fears.” The presentation given by Biomedical Engineer for humanity Dr Jordan Nguyen, inspired Booral’s
school leader Griffin Dunn. “What impressed me the most about Dr Nguyen was how he made a mindcontrolled device for a wheelchair, and this has inspired me to achieve my personal best,” Griffin said. For Bulahdelah Central School Captain Maddi Tassell, Australian Survivor Contestant Sam Webb’s talk was a highlight.
“He said it was hard when he had lost one of his friends through mental illness, but he didn’t let it hold him back,” she said. “He kept persevering, and he has inspired me to continue working towards my goals.” The students were accompanied on the twoday trip by School Principals Mr Anthony Pearson
LOCALS and regular users of Pindimar Road at Tea Gardens are calling for a reduction in the 100 kilometre speed limit. It follows a number of reports of near misses on the road which has no dividing line. A local mum of two, who does not want to be named, said she had her children in the car recently when she was nearly run off the road. On Anzac Day last year, a 53 year old man was killed when his vehicle left Pindimar Road and crashed
NSW and, RSL LifeCare. ’We will offer information on our retirement living at the Grange, our Residential Care at Peter Sinclair Gardens and home care,” Julie Woolard, Village Manager at Tea Gardens Grange said. Australian Hearing and Community Transport will also be on hand. “We want to reach out to the people who don’t know about us, because there are still people in town who don’t know we exist,” Sharon Hooper from Community Transport told News Of The Area. “We provide transport for the aged, for the disabled
from Booral and Mr Mark Clemson from Tea Gardens, Bulahdelah Central School’s Assistant Principal Mrs Carol Wills and Head Teacher Mrs Vanessa Shultz. Mrs Wills said the theme of this year’s conference was ‘Together We Can’. “By relating to the inspirational speakers, the students will be able to put this into their own personal perspective,” Mrs Wills said. “Each of the speakers
with their carers. “We transport people to their medical appointments, doctors, hospital appointments, outings, shopping and we also transport the disadvantaged because there’s no buses.” “Community transport is there for those who can’t drive, or don’t drive and for those who have a local licence only,” Sharon said. Manning River Community Transport can be contacted on 4997 2266. If you’d like more information on the Seniors Week Expo, contact MidCoast Council’s Senior Leader for Ageing Services, Christine Ellis, by phone 1300 658 830 or email christine.ellis@ midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
showed the students they can embrace their fears, challenge themselves, formulate their dreams and work towards achieving them.” The event, held at the International Conference Centre at Darling Harbour, marked 20 years of the Halogen Foundation, an organisation providing leadership education and inspiration for young Australians.
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Pindimar Speeding
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metre reseal and 60 metres of construction, providing improved access for residents down an embankment. of both Limekilns and Cooma To report your concerns, Street,” Council’s Manager go to Safer Roads NSW and Operations Jamie Condie said. the Centre for Road Safety “Binda, Booner, Langi, on the following websites: Mirreen, Moola Streets, https://www. Flamingo Avenue and Moira saferroadsnsw.com.au/ Parade have also been resealed index.aspx. at a cost of approximately http://roadsafety. $119,000.” transport.nsw.gov.au/ “Reseals are a cost-effective speeding/speedlimits/ method to protect the road safespeedlimits.html. from water penetration, Meantime, MidCoast extending the life of the road,” Council road crews have Mr Condie added. been carrying out resealing Pre-Christmas kerb works in Tea Gardens and and guttering works and Hawks Nest. the final stage of a piped “The $300,000 project drainage system have now involved 1.05km of road recommenced on Marine Drive rehabilitation, a 300 at Tea Gardens.
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Club ‘47 Celebration
THESE lovely ladies were all born in 1947. They all turn 70 this year.
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29 Viney Creek Road, TEA GARDENS Price: $1,300,000 to $1,350,000 JAMES Murphy at Tea Gardens Real Estate offers this wonderful home for sale. ‘Breezy Hill’ sits high at 29 Viney Creek Road, Tea Gardens taking in panoramic views from every position in the home and the 40 surrounding hectares. Capture glorious sunrises and magnificent rural vistas and immerse yourself in a truly remarkable home that has been designed with flexibility for large families in mind. Every aspect of the property showcases excellence in building and design with well thought out and executed living areas that offer both formal and informal spaces and
would be an entertainer’s dream. An absolute triumph in quality built construction, this home was only completed seven years ago. The out buildings offer open machinery shed, three bay lock up garages plus fully selfcontained two bedroom flat for extra guest accommodation. A chook pen, vegie patch and wood storage plus oversized triple carport for the largest of caravans. All this makes for quite a unique family home but would also appeal to those seeking a rehabilitation/respite facility away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Price has been reduced by our motivated vendors. For further details call James Murphy 0438 412 317.
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THE weather was perfect and the fish were biting for the Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s (KMYC) annual Offshore and Estuary Fishing Competition. More than 50 members took part in the weekend event, which saw six boats off shore and the rest of the fleet dropping their lines from tinnies and jetties dotted along the Karuah River. “They were given a list
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of the species, the size had to be right, they couldn’t go over the bag limit and they had to be caught by legal methods,” KMYC’s Deanna Baker told News Of The Area A lot of juniors tried their luck and came up trumps with 16-year-old Olivia Mulder winning the Inshore Estuary award with a 2.3 kilogram flathead. “We’ve got our list of rules on all of the fish,” Deanna said. “The fish can be caught and thrown back.” “As long as they take a photo with the date shown,” she said. Independent judge for the weekend was Motor Yacht Club member Bob Dyer. Keeping it in the family was his son Dick who won the trophy for the biggest offshore catch with his 2.6 kilogram snapper. At the end of the event it was time to head back to the Yacht Club for a well earned sausage sizzle. Club members also auctioned off a number of their catch raising $120. The KMYC has since matched the amount with $340 to be donated to a local not-for-profit organisation.
My husband has started shaving his legs. Should I be concerned? Mrs KL, Ferodale
MRS KL, there are men out there with very well-defined, muscular calves. These fine examples of athleticism unfortunately rarely see the light of day due to the pelt of hair that hides their true magnificence. If you’ve got it, flaunt it, as the saying goes. Also, we live in an age where hair from the neck down seems to be viewed by anyone under 25 as a vile and vulgar defect. I’m guessing that your husband is over this age, so let me ask a couple of questions to narrow things down a bit. You just have to answer A or B for each (do it silently if your husband is sitting close by). Number one: A. My husband recently bought a 10-speed racing bike or B. My husband recently bought a Mimco bag. Number two: My husband cries when his team loses the football or B. My husband cries when Gwyneth Paltrow wears yellow. Finally, three: A. My husband borrows my car or B. My husband borrows my pantyhose. Now, let’s be clear, I am not judging one way or another. I actually think man B sounds like a lot more fun (and probably more economically viable). Regardless of the outcome, if he is a man who, postshave, removes his hair from the sink or the bath then you are in luck, Mrs KL. Be thankful for small and smooth mercies. Carpe Diem, Jasminda.
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Bowls Gets Serious Karuah Men’s Lawn Bowls Club By Trevor DAVIES
KARUAH men are battling out the Club Triples Championship in one of the highest standard competitions in many years. At the time of writing this, only two teams remain in contention from the original 10 or so who started. Each game has been a cracker with enthralled spectators on the verandah of the RSL witnessing some excellent competition. Club President Gordon and his team of Stewie and John French were the favourites to take the competition. In an exciting and very close game they were beaten in the last end by Leon, Jason and David in a game that
entertained a large and vocal crowd. Leon’s side now play Mike Denko’s team in the final in what should be an epic encounter. The game should be played on Sunday morning 12 March, weather permitting. Ring the club to reserve a seat - just joking, but do come along to watch some great bowls. The pennants have kicked of and continue this week with the club 2 wins and 2 losses after 4 games. With the midweek pennant under way, the weekend pennant started this week with a very narrow loss to the side away at Soldiers Point and a good win to the side at home against Raymond Terrace on wet greens. Good luck to all involved
Masters in the Swim SWIMMING Myall Masters Swimming Club By Rhonda BOBAKO MYALL Masters Swimming Club enthusiastically participated in the recent Cessnock Pointscore Carnival. Ninth placing in a field of 27 Clubs from throughout New South Wales was an extremely satisfying result. Club Coach, Leon Bobako, was thrilled with the results of the seven swimmers representing Myall Masters. Newcomer, Montanna Gessey, swam strongly to gain first placing in her three events. Montanna’s results were matched by Coach Leon who placed first in all his events. All members placed in the top four of all events entered. The team of Bobako,
Coles, Lock and Jensen, proved too strong for the other competitors who hotly contested the men’s 280+ relay event. Myall Masters won – again! With the Raymond Terrace Meet looming swimmers hope to register improvements in their events.
Results Montanna Gessey, 1824 years, 1st 50 m freestyle, backstroke, 100 m freestyle Geoff Gessey, 45-49 years, 2nd 50 m freestyle, backstroke, 3rd 50 m breastroke Leon Bobako, 65-69 years, 1st 50 m breastroke, butterfly, 1st 100 m breastroke Brad Jensen, 65-69 years, 1st 50 m freestyle, 3rd 50 m breastroke and 100 m freestyle David Olsen, 65-69 years, 4th 50 m freestyle, 4th 50 m breastroke John Coles, 70-74 years,
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in the next few weeks in what will be vital games. Go the Reds! An absolute champion of the club, Warren Webster, had a birthday this week, we ALL hope to see you well and back on the green soon Warren. So did Club sweetheart Pauline Cummings, everyone’s favourite mixed pairs player and genuine gentlewomen, happy birthday to them both. Another Tuesday lost to the weather last week with temperature not the culprit, but finally some very welcome rain. The green has been playing exceptionally well this year, thanks to Leon’s efforts, but it will be better for the rain which was universally needed in what has been a very dry year in
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town. A day’s missed bowling was no great cost. The real calm before the storm was the waiting for the pennants to start given the long pre season training this year. Let’s hope that the victories to both Men’s and Women’s teams rain down over the coming weeks like the water has over the last 4 days. Introductory sessions are still available for those wanting to try our sport every Sunday morning. Juniors, new and returning bowlers will be made most welcome. Tuesday and Thursday games, 9.30am for 10.00am are still on each week. See you at Karuah.
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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD WITH a day’s break between the much-needed rain we have had lately, the twilight golfers hit the course running for their weekly round of nine holes of golf on Thursday 2 March. The top score for the afternoon was 19 points.
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Two golfers scored 19 points and a countback was needed to separate the great score for the day. Pat Henry won the twilight golf afternoon and very closely following was Jed Malone as the runner up golfer. Ian Ingram won the nearest to the pin competition and Jim McDonald won the raffle prize.
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Bulahdelah Golf Club By Pauline GREGORY Thursday 23/2/17 Veteran’s Golf Winner- John Hooper R/up- Don Webster NTP – Don Webster Saturday 25/2/17 Stroke- Monthly Mug Winner- Matt Moss R/up- David Schlenert NTP 6th & 15th- Martin Bramble Straightest Drive Ladies Barbie Gordon, MenDave Brown Longest Drive Ladies Barbie Gordon, Men –0-14- Richard Green 15+- Barbie Gordon
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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD
ANOTHER very close ending occurred at the social darts Thursday 2 March. Four teams from the nine mixed doubles teams entered in the evening social competition and all won three of their four compulsory games. A four team game play off then started. The winning mixed doubles team were Clint Harris and Darren Rapley . The mixed doubles team runners up were Trevor Peirson and Kumaresh Harvey. The ladies highest score competition winner was Lyn
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Pelicans Splash to Victory By Daniel SAHYOUN KARUAH Public School’s Swimming Champions for 2017 were announced at a recent school assembly in front of students, parents and staff. Declan L was awarded the Junior Boy Champion and Jorja L’s fine form in the pool resulted in her claiming the Junior Girl title. Shaquiel also performed strongly, continually splashing his way through the water to win the Senior Boy Medallion. With many shining performances at the carnival held last month, it came as no surprise that the results in the senior girl’s division were very close. Strong swims by Reiannah S and Dakotah P lead to the pair finishing the carnival on equal points, resulting in the joint title of Senior Girl
Champions being awarded. After much suspense, Pelican, led by house captains Emma and Bailey, was announced as the winning house for 2017. Students in Kingfisher and Swift were also commended on their participation and great enthusiasm throughout the carnival. Sports Coordinator Mrs Kath Henry said it was pleasure to award the prizes. “There was a packed assembly for the distribution of ribbons and medallions,” she said. “The students were ecstatic on their win and there were many proud parents, carers and family members in attendance.” Mrs Henry now encourages all students to start training for the upcoming Athletics Carnival which will be held on 29 March.
Vets Stableford Myall Coast Vets BY Tony SMITH 2/3/2017
A Grade 1. Ken Devlin 40 2. Peter O’Brien 38 3. Col Bagnall 37 c/b 4. Bob Peters 37 c/b 5. Graeme Bramley 37 c/b B Grade 1. Noel Shelly 39 2. Kevvy Williams 38 3. Kevin Marr 37 c/b
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Bowling Champs 1 March The Wednesday Gala Bowls day reverted back to the old format today as the Mid-Week Pennant side were playing away at the Water Board BC. In fine, warm conditions 36 players attended with 4 games of Fours and 2 games of Pairs being played with 12 ends being played in the
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morning and another 12 ends in the afternoon. Teams received 20 points for a win plus 1 point for ends won. As is often the case, it was a Pairs game that came away with the money. The combination of Steve Marsh, (visitor) and Col Saillard took first place. Well done! The Fours team of Kevin Barbie, Gary Wynne, Lon Richards and Henk Faber taking second place. Next week one game of 18
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ends will be played with the starting time being set back to 9.00am for a 9.30 start. The Mid-Week Pennant side played away at the Water Board Bowling Club today in bright and sunny conditions, despite heavy showers all around. Winning away is never easy and the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins did very well on a beautiful synthetic green running just a tad slower than home base. Two Tea Gardens teams had very close games. Mark Hair’s team lost a nail-biter 20-17 and the Greg Pearson team continued on their winning way with a last end victory 22-21. Great game! Our remaining team were outgunned losing 21-31. The final score: Water Board 72, Tea Gardens 60. It is pleasing to report that the match was played in Great Spirit with the game of bowls clearly the winner overall. 3 March It’s ironic that just a few short days ago bowls competitions were being cancelled due to the heat and now they are being cancelled because of the rain. Such was the case today when rain cancelled the Friday Open Jackpot Pairs. 4 March
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light showers. Controlling Body, John Younghusband called a halt to play at the 59th end when heavy rain put an end to proceedings. As 54 ends constitute a “game”, the scores at that time were final. Tea Gardens running out winners 54-43. In the individual matches, Sean Mearrick’s team won 18-13, Richard Lees’ team were never headed and won 21-9. The Steve Pell team lost 15-21. Well done! Thanks to Umpire, Nola Jackson and Controlling Body, John Younghusband. 5 March Persistent showers
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continued this morning and unfortunately there was no Sunday Bowls. The Sunday bowlers have having a rough trot lately with weather conditions. Showers cleared in the late morning to allow the Final of the Club Minor Singles Championship to proceed. The fine conditions did not last long with both players having to endure almost constant drizzle and rain, heavy at times. To their great credit the match was completed with the man with the “deft touch”, Peter Gurney winning over the 3 times “bridesmaid”, Doug Naylor. Peter showed great consistency in appalling conditions to clinch the title 31-13. Congratulations to both players and indeed all the entries in this competition. Thanks to Marker, Ross Barry and Umpire, Greg Pearson. In other news Entries are being received for the Club Pairs Championship with the first round commencing Sunday 19 March. Entries close at mid-day 15 March.
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For Sale CONTINUED from previous page DOG Kennel colourbond, large, suit Shepherd $75 49828042 or 0419816939 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 GOLF Buggy compact mk2 with umberela holder, harldy used, cost $147, Sell $60. 49843494 GRANDFATHER Clock Clockworks needs refurbishment $100. 49829498 GRECIAN 4 stately columns 275 high suitable for gazebo. Offer. 0404477158 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new. Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350. 0413046858 KING Size bed D $50. Excel SCond OL 49978240 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134
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Kite with harness & directional board. Used once. $950 Ph 0402290498 LOUNGES 2 x 2 seater, striped velvet, custom made, excellent condition $500 Ph 49198139 LOUNGE. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80. Tel: 02 4981 4454 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784 MOTOR Scooter 125cc Arquin auto. Less than 5,000 kms panier, cover. Reg to June $1450 ono 0418554192
OLD Wash stand. Marble top. Slightly broken but a beautiful antique piece. $400 Ph 49829578 or 0401240271 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 OUTDOOR Dining Setting Glass top table 6 Chairs. Excellent cond. $275. Hawks Nest 0419 633 594
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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
TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475
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2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot. 11 months rego. with extras. P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017
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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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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
TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511 TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h. Timber. Ph 49972317. TUMBLEWEED mulch maker, little use $35 ono 49824029 WALKER new cond, $70ono 49819926 WARDROBE 2 door, with drawers, minor damage $70 49829498
QUEEN size bed LD head wood. SO Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523 RIDE On lawn mower Stiga small. fair cond. $250. 0402141050 RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench. As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526 SCYTHE, excelent condition. Little use $85 ono 49824029 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 SPA Two-person. Like new must sell. Come and try $1900 Corlette 49814854 TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new will sell $300ono. Call Steve, 4997 1773 TENTS New. Family Size. 19’ x 12’. $300 Nelson Bay 0407 013 203 TILES new. Ideal patio. Grade1. LD CharSO 12msq coal grey. total.300x300m. $240. 0417441420
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Items BEACH umberella $14. Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs 57cm h withLplants $55 D each. Large SO pot 62cm h with plants $40 each. Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph 49828787. Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. 49198139
FOLDING Aluminium trailer. ramps. M/c or ATV pair $220. Magma marine Bbq. D Suit RV, van OL or boat $125. S Motorcycle transport stand for shed or trailer New $30. Rope 50m x 18mm nylon $120 0408239842 SUZUKI Grand Vitara 5 steel wheels, 4 tyres $120. Mens D inch and ladies L26 O bikes, Svery good condition $40 each. Caravan double foam mattress $75. Phone 0432150031 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134
Caravans 1991 Roadstar Poptop. Registered March 17. 12x6 2 single beds. Side kitchen/ dinette.electric fridge gas stove towing weight 620kgs. $7000 Irene 49810782 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
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
L1802DT diesel. D Six (6) attachments. OL S Photos sent by email. Price $9500ono. Call Phil 0418672321
Business for sale ICEMAN Delivery of ice, milk, bread & newspapers to caravan - camp parks between Jimmys Bch & Mungo. 6 wks p/a POA. 0428581861 Ian.
Public Notices Bulahdelah Show Society Inc - AGM will be held in Shultz’s Shed, at Bulahdelah Showground, on Monday 14 March Starts at 7.30pm.
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 1100. Gd cond. Reg 17/5/17. $12,600ono. 49975922
DARTS At Neslon Bay Bowling Club on Mondays. 7:30pm. All welcome. 0429506372
2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 D bed reg a/c OLdbl. S vg cond $15750. 0429787822
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POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex. 750kg. VG cond. Reg 7/17. $5200ono. 0427633776 REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009. Rego NSW 9/2017. Complete with all necessary items for travel. Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au
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CASUAL Female Shop Assistant PART-TIME Fish Cutters & Oyster Openers Ph Narelle or Bob 4 -5.30pm 0409843330 TRADES PEOPLE Licenced and insured trades people required for repairs and maintenance at MQSV Tea Gardens Currently need repairs or replacement of outdoor tiles. Supply and replacement of water damaged ceiling tiles. Find and repair roof leaks. All trades are encouraged to register there interest in work at the centre by contacting Richard Lee for more information. 0412411293
Boats ALUMINUM 3.75m Quintrex run-about 15hp Yamaha. 2 swiv seats. Nav lights. Fish/F. Live bait tank, Cover, $4500 ono 49975922
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Nippers at State Champs
By Margie TIERNEY
THREE young nippers from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club had the time of their lives at the State Championships at Blacksmiths Beach last weekend. Sophie and Ella Howard and Tiarna Chester joined more than seven thousand competitors at Swansea
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Belmont for three days of intense wet weather competition. In the flags competition, Sophie finished 8th out of 200 while Ella came in 15th. Tiarna just missed out on making the finals, while her board and swim were cancelled due to the large swell. The sprints competition was held on Saturday with
Sophie making it into the finals and Ella coming in 10th, missing a finals berth by just one place. Sophie’s outstanding finish saw her family and supporters head back to Blacksmiths on Sunday to compete in the finals and they weren’t disappointed, the tiny 10 year old coming in an amazing third and winning a bronze medal.
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NIPPERS AT STATE C’SHIPS: Ella and Sophie Howarth.
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