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Small catch a great result WHEN it comes to fishing, bigger is usually better, but that wasn’t the case during a diving tour conducted by the Newcastle Neptunes through a Go Fishing Day grant from the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Part of the day’s activities involved local kids buddying up with experienced divers to collect refuse along the Breakwall. “The day was all about safety and sustainability,” event organiser Greg Finn told News Of The Area. “One of our aims was to clean up an area
traditionally associated with waste including plastic bags and rusty cans. To our pleasant surprise, the area along the breakwall looked cleaner than it has in years,” he said. “We collected fishing line, old ropes and broken crab traps, but there was minimal rubbish associated with general public littering,” he said. A highlight of the dive was spotting a large Mangrove Jack. There was also an array of soft sponges, corals and nudibranchs inhabiting the wall.
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DIRECTOR of Fingal Bay parkrun, Si Ekins had no idea he had been bitten not once but twice by red back spiders
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It was during this time that he started to feel unwell and was in a lot of pain around his groin area. This pain then progressed to his knee. The groin and knee areas are where the lymph nodes are and as Mr Ekin was running, he was spreading the toxins throughout his CONTINUED Page 2
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Nelson Bay Breakwall clean up FROM Page 1 Following the breakwall cleanup, participants took part in a guided snorkel dive to collect lobsters. “Lots of mums and dads would have been
happy with their Sunday night dinner.” “Lobster Linguine sure beats eggs on toast,” Mr Finn said. In addition to the practical event, junior divers received instruction on a range of
safety issues including prop safety, the use of A-Flags and avoiding shallow water blackout. Attendees also received free A-Flag floats and lots of other goodies including sample bags from NSW
DPI and RMS. The Newcastle Neptunes Safety and Sustainability day was funded by a NSW Go Fishing Day Grant. For further information, please contact event organiser Greg Finn on 0429183716.
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FROM Page 1 body at a rapid rate. “I couldn’t control the fever.” “I couldn’t get warm, was sweating all over and the pain was so intense,” Mr Ekin said. Initially, when he visited the Doctor he was told he had been bitten by a spider and was
given anti-inflammatory medication. This did nothing to help. Mr Ekin said, “My leg swelled up to twice its normal size, I was in so much pain and my leg was starting to turn red.” Mr Ekins ended up in Tomaree Community Hospital where he spent the next three days with
an IV drip in place to help clear his body of the toxins from the spiders. “Even though I am fit and healthy, five weeks after being bitten and I am still recovering.” “My leg is still red and the bitten parks are very obvious.” Mr Ekins explained, “As I was wearing thongs, and there were wood
chips going everywhere, I honestly didn’t notice being bitten.” “I noticed the messy spider webs, and brushed them aside, never did I think I would be bitten.” Mr Ekins would like to remind everyone to wear closed in shoes and be mindful when in the garden, especially at this time of year.
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Albert Brinsley Sheridan OAM Mr Sheridan has been presented with sixteen prestigious awards including the NRMA “Helping Others” award, Citizen of The Year, Commonwealth Recognition Certificate for seniors and Rotary award.
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MEETING Salamander Bay resident, Albert Brinsley Sheridan OAM, is life changing. Quick witted, articulate, refined, intelligent, humble and kind are the first words that come to mind when meeting this man. At 99 years of age, Albert has lived a life of Community Service in various positions. Known as “Bert”, Mr Sheridan was born in Tamworth 22 August 1917, the second youngest of eight children. Bert’s parents struggled to feed and clothe their young family so Bert left school at a young age to go to work, earning seven shillings and sixpence per week to help the family. At 27 years of age, Bert completed a three year course in local government at a local technical college resulting in a promotion to a senior role within his workplace. The position afforded Mr Sheridan the opportunity to help people which he embraced with a passion. Throughout Bert’s life, he has held many high profile positions in various places, including the Mayor of Windsor, but it has been his charitable work that has brought Bert the most pleasure. Over 34 years, Bert worked tirelessly for the people of Kempsey, the community of the Hawkesbury and the Port Stephens region. 26 January 2008 in the Australia Day Queen Honours, Albert Brinsley Sheridan was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for Service to the Community of Port Stephens. Mr Sheridan has been presented with sixteen prestigious awards including the NRMA “Helping Others” award, Citizen of The Year, Commonwealth Recognition Certificate for seniors and Rotary award. Bert is also an entertainer and,
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MP comes out swinging AFTER being ejected from Parliament earlier this month, Federal Member for Paterson has called on the Turnbull Government to sort out its Defence ministerial debacle for the sake of the people of Williamtown. “I have previously described Defence’s response to Williamtown as “glacial” and now I know why.” “There are three Ministers with Defence portfolios, but it is still not clear which Minister is responsible for what,” Ms Swanson said.
“They are so disorganised they can’t even sort out their own ministerial responsibilities, let alone the mess at Williamtown.” “My letters to Marise Payne go unanswered, and Christopher Pyne didn’t bother to meet with residents when he came to Williamtown,” Ms Swanson said. “No wonder we are getting nowhere with finding solutions for the people of Williamtown. It would appear no one in the Turnbull Ministry wants to take on this responsibility.” “It’s not good enough. Defence made this mess and Defence has to clean it up.”
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New look for shopping centre By Sarah STOKES IF YOU’VE recently noticed that the signage and name has changed at the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre, you would be right! Effective immediately, the centre has been incorporated into a store under the management of ‘Vicinity Centres’ who own and manage more than 87 shopping centres around Australia. Created and launched
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the customer experience.” Representative of the name ‘Vicinity’, the Centre plans to be more than just a shopping destination but also a place to meet and dine, and also a centre for entertainment. Arianna Chambers, the Centre’s Retail Marketing Manager, told News Of The Area, “We are looking forward to an exciting future as a part of the Vicinity Centre’s family.”
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KATE Washington MP has called on Port Stephens Council to disclose the total cost to ratepayers of the Mayor’s failed BMX Bike track. In August 2015, 50 -60 truckloads of dirt was dumped in the car park of the Salt Ash Pony Club grounds, known as the “Bruce Mackenzie Complex”. According to an interview that was given by the Mayor Bruce Mackenzie, he had the dirt delivered to the site for a BMX track. Unfortunately there was no process or plan for a BMX track approved by Council nor a development application. The user of the grounds were opposed to the plan. Port Stephens Council initially announced that the soil had been tested and was free of contamination. However on 30 September the EPA issued a $45,000 fine to Port Stephens Council due to the soil containing potentially harmful acid sulphate. The company engaged by the Council to test the soil, was also fined for providing a false report. Media reports state that Port Stephens Council has set aside $40,000 for the BMX bike project. “Port Stephens Council staff have acted as directed by the Mayor and ratepayers are paying the price, they just don’t know how much,” Kate Washington MP told Bay News Of The Area. Costs that are known and anticipated are
$45,000 to the EPA, and the cost of transporting contaminated soil to the site. More costs by engaging contractors to treat the soil on site on numerous occasions, engaging Cardno Pty Ltd to test the soil (Cardno was fined $16,000 by the EPA for supplying a false report.) More costs incurred are for the removal and legal disposal of contaminated soil, the redirection of Council staff time in responding to and justifying the Mayor’s actions. “From the outset there has not been any proper planning or oversight of this project, it’s just the Mayor doing as he pleases without any regard for other users of the grounds,” Kate Washington said. “There’s never been any community consultation or even an assessment of the risks of a BMX bike track operating in the same area as young children on ponies.”Ms Washington added. “It beggars belief that our Council can spend money on a campaign against illegal dumping and at the same time, be fined by the EPA for the unlawful use of land as a waste facility.” Kate Washington believes that our community deserves transparent and honest governance by its Council. “Our community deserves transparent and honest governance by its Council. It’s time for Port Stephens Council to come clean with our community about the total cost of the BMX Bike track debacle,” Kate Washington said.
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Men and Women of Steel By Mandy ELLIS
PASSIONATE about “keeping the memory of steel alive.” Aubrey Brooks continues to share the history of BHP with Bay residents. Given his family were working for BHP from the first to the last whistle, a total of 125 years between his grandfather, father, brother and himself, Aubrey has a wealth of knowledge worth hearing. “There were many people travelling on the BHP buses from the Bay to and from the BHP site each and every day,” Mr Brooks told News Of The Area. “For many Bay residents, BHP was a way of life, it provided financial opportunity for families to
enjoy a good life,” he said. Lifelong bonds were created and are still maintained today through social media and annual reunions organised by Mr Brooks. Although, Aubrey is 71 years young, he is taking bookings for his free presentations for 2017 and continues to organise the annual Men and Women of Steel reunion. If your school, club or other organisation would like to hear Aub share some of his special memories and moments, be sure to contact him on 0407452714 or email him at obisan@bigpond. com> obisan@bigpond.com Help him keep the memory of steel alive.
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Open Door Cafe By Jewell DRURY
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LOOKING for somewhere unique to have morning tea and lunch whilst giving back to the community? The Open Door Café is open from 10.30am to 2.30pm every Friday and is located at All Saints Church on the corner of Tomaree and Church Streets, Nelson Bay. It has been operating in various forms for many years and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Fifteen months ago three friends Verina Rallings, Beryl Howard and Maggie Dominey decided to reinvent the café. Beryl and Verina are the two talented chefs cooking two or three choices for the main meal and the desserts. Maggie acts are the waitress. “I love the homemade meals and desserts,caramel slices, lemon meringue pie and apple pie and cream,” Wendy Sharman, a Nelson Bay resident, told Bay News Of The Area. The Open Door Café is not a drop in centre, nor a soup kitchen, but is run on a donations basis with most patrons happy to pay
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as little as $5 or more to receive a three course meal. “For me it is way of using the gifts that God has given me to give back to our local community, and at the same time opens our church doors to the public,” Verina Rallings said. The three friends volunteer their time and efforts to the Cafe. The hard work of the trio and the generosity of the community over the last 15 months has enabled The Open Door Café to purchase a specialised pram for a disabled boy in Vanuatu. “Through serving our community in this way, we have seen the building of friendships between our regular guests and also holiday makers who have dined with us - and on their return to the Bay they come back and visit us like old friends,” 90 year old Beryl Howard told Bay News Of The Area. “We have a band of wonderful helpers on a rotation roster who support us, and we believe that investing our time and talent through Open Door Cafe has created a more interconnected community,” Maggie Dominey said.
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q Christopher Craner with the new Good Policemanship award. By Rachael VAUGHAN A NEW Award has been launched by NSW Police Superintendent Christopher Craner, at the Port Stephens LAC. When a distinguished Police Officer, former Police Inspector Ronald Firth, passed away, Superintendent
Craner discovered he had been awarded an award for ‘good Policemanship’ whilst writing information for a speech on the officer. Craner was inspired by this award, and saddened to learn it is no longer awarded. He decided to reinstate the award, and present it to a retired officer once a year, in
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memory of Ronald Firth, on Retired Police Day. This year, being its inaugural year, Craner asked Ronald Firth’s Daughter Kate to accept the award on his behalf. Superintendent Craner
told News Of The Area, “It adds another special element to our Retired Police Day, where we can get together, share stories and remember good things - and now also honour one of our own for their contributions to the
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community.” Too often, we are quick to judge Police officers for what we think they are not doing, rather than acknowledging all the hard work they do in our community, and the fact that every day they walk out of
their homes, they are risking their lives for our safety. News Of The Area congratulates Ronald Firth and his family on this posthumous award in his honour.
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Project Neighbour By Jewell DRURY EACH month, the Nelson Bay Rotarians chauffeur local residents to various locations sharing an afternoon of friendship and afternoon tea together called Project Neighbour. This month, Bay News Of the Area had the extreme privilege of interviewing some of the participants. The room was full of laughter, wisdom and many many years of life experiences as everyone sipped tea and ate homemade biscuits, slices, cakes and sandwiches. Ranging in ages from 60 to 97 years old, each participant/story teller had a tale to tell of a life well lived. The Nelson Bay Rotary Club members are all volunteers and use their own cars to transport the participants to a new venue each month.
“We try to find a venue with a nice outlook so come rain or come shine we can still have an enjoyable experience together,” Judy Mitchell President of the Nelson Bay Rotary Club told Bay News Of the Area. “I really love coming out for afternoon tea and meeting new people, I have found wonderful friends in this group,” Salamander Bay resident Suzanne Stuckey said. Ms Stuckey born in Vietnam in 1934, came to Australia in 1960 with her husband Rodney, who was a diplomat after they met in Laos whilst Suzanne was working at a high ranking Hotel. Rodney and Suzanne were married in Cambodia and then moved to Australia. The couple had four children and lived in Adelaide until Rodney passed away four years ago when Suzanne moved to Salamander Bay to
q Thankful for the friendships that Rotary’s afternoon tea is providing is Suzanne Stuckey pictured, front right with fellow friends and Rotarians. Photo by Jewell Drury be close to her son. “I couldn’t speak or read or write English so my husband would always speak or explain things for me,” Mrs Stuckey said “When my husband died I didn’t know what to do.” “The Rotary Club have
Party MLC requests RSPCA inquest shocked to hear of a $100m industry that slaughtered 40,206 innocent animals in the period 2014 to 2015 - 30 per cent of animals under their care,” he said. “The 40,000 animals slaughtered by the RSPCA last year surprises me, especially because a figure of a similar magnitude was cited as the rationale for banning greyhound racing. The cynic in me wonders why they have not released their latest year’s statistics, given this debate.” “Once a respected charity, it has now become overzealous, drunk on power,
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and dominated by animal liberationists.” Mr Brown cited the case of Pilliga grazier Ruth Downey whose breeding cattle were shot by the RSPCA following disputable claims they were emaciated. He highlighted quotes of an RSPCA inspector uncovered by his office showing that the organisation preferred to euthanise this woman’s cattle rather than provide material support with feeding because the organisation was low on funds. “An organisation... cannot be summarily allowed to execute animals because it is in tat organisation’s financial interests, rather than providing the support the public demands and
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q Sheree Gibson Fair co-ordinator and Helen Bourne School Principal were happy with the success of the day. Photo Jewell Drury By Jewell DRURY SUNDAY was St Michael’s leap year fair, and was great success for the school. The once in every four year event saw the whole town turn out for a wonderful family day. There was lots of fun to be had from jumping castles,face painting, sponge throwing, craft stalls, sausage sizzle and devonshire tea. The Amazing Stunt jump
was the highlight of the day, as was the Chocolate wheel and raffles, with so many wonderful donated prizes. St Michaels would like to thank the following sponsors who were so generous with their donations. The Seabreeze Hotel, Nelson Bay Bowling Club, Essence Café, Salamander Shores, 4WD Tours R Us Salamander Cycles, Capture Imaging, Wear Kids Play, Nice Nelson Bay, Allan’s Hair,
Salamander Bay Florist, Reece Plumbing, David Grahams Golf, Superstrike, Port Stephens Surf School, Kaos, Surf Bayside Jewellery Imagine Cruises, Muffin Break, Luna Park Sydney, The Lingerie Shoppe, Telstra, Brokenwood winery, Zone Active, Tomaree Aquatic Centre, Lorna Jane, The Mercure Hunter valley, Tackleworld, Bellarose, Shark & Ray Centre, Treasure trove, Bunyip, Baskin & Robins,
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q Charlotte Lowrie 6 years old from Fingal Bay took the great leap on the stunt jump. Photo Jewell Drury
Bay. Each business was incredibly generous with their donations. “What a successful day,” Sheree Gibson fair coordinator told Bay News Of The Area. Late Sunday night Ms Gibson said, “We haven’t got a final tally yet but it’s safe to say we made close to twenty thousand dollars and that’s a top effort from our parents and wonderful community who made it a success.” “I am so proud of our little school and everyone on my fete committee who worked so tirelessly to ensure the day’s success,” Sheree Gibson added. The amount of money raised will see the school right on target with their plans and goal to have enough funds to purchase play equipment for the older students, as well as a portable stage for the hall.
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SETH Drury, a budding young actor, recently hit the Sydney stage with his one man cabaret show, Unmasking Prince Charming. Hailing from the Bay, Seth Drury graduated with his Advanced Diploma in Acting from the Regional Institute of Performing Arts, and then went on to complete a fulltime year of dance training at Brent Street in Sydney. Seth reached the top 24 on Australian Idol in 2009. Life post-idol saw him jump onto stage in various theatre productions including Grease, The Importance of Being Ernest, FAME!, The History Boys and most notably playing the lead in the Australian premiere of ‘IDAHO! The Comedy Musical’. 2013 saw Seth complete a tour with Australia’s
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newsofthearea.com.au SHOAL Bay and the CBD of Nelson Bay was abuzz on Wednesday with whispers that The Shoal Bay Country Club had just been purchased by a businessman, who is the owner of several other hotels in the Hunter Region. In 2014, after 20 years of being completely family owned and operated, the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa leased one of its major sections, the hotels operations to the Wyndham Hotel Group. The resort became part of the Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel business, with a global portfolio of nearly 8,000 hotels and approximately 683,300 rooms in 73 countries. The resorts name changed to the Ramada Resort Shoal Bay The Country Club Hotel, except for the individual apartments and villas, were
all owned by the McPhee family. In 2014, Mr Jay McPhee told local media that other big name chains had approached the family in the past, but Mr McPhee had picked Wyndham because they held similar standards to his own and he felt that it could help boost tourism in the area. “This property holds special meaning for generations of Australians who have enjoyed its hospitality over the decades,” Mr McPhee said. Coastal Pubs are highly sought after, and with such natural beauty looking over the crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay, it was only a matter of time before a buyer was going to snap up this iconic landmark. A spokesman for the Shoal Bay Country Club told Bay News Of The Area, “I have no comment to make at this stage in regards to the sale of the resort.” Bay News Of The Area will keep you updated as news comes to hand.
Woodworking a dying art By Jewell DRURY WALK through The Port Stephens Community Woodworkers shed and the smell of sawdust will recall to your mind days of old, where men worked with wood, honing their craft. In a time where the art of woodwork is nearly lost, there is an oasis awaiting those men and women who are willing to learn and discover this lost art. Nelson Bay resident Geoff McClelland, a Surveyor by trade, is the workshop manager at The Port Stephens Community Woodworkers Group, situated in a separate building at the rear of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. After he retired, Mr McClelland restored furniture at Port Stephens Furniture Renovations Anna Bay and
was a member of the group several years ago when it was in the original old Tomaree High School building. He later rejoined the group in its current building where there is today an average of 60 members. The motto of the group is to “to teach and learn” and welcome the community of Port Stephens to come along. “You do not need to have any prior knowledge of woodworking only a desire to learn,” Geoff McClelland told Bay News Of The Area. “At 10 am we lay down tools for morning tea, talk about our projects and other interesting subjects,” Mr McClelland said. The woodworkers group has a well equipped workshop and there is a wide variety of activities available including wood turning, dovetail and bandsaw box making.
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You can learn wood carving, cabinet making, scrollsawing, intarsia just to name a few. There is always a workshop supervisor on duty at all times to assist you as well as members from a variety of trade and non trade backgrounds. The cost for membership is $30 per year and $2 a session. You are invited to bring a project along with you or you can come to obtain advice on where to begin. The workshop is open 8.30 – 12.30 pm six days a week. Men and women of all ages are most welcome to come along. Contact the workshop during opening hours for more information on 0431 152 996.
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Biggest Recess THE Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP), with the involvement of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and NSW Health, last week launched the ‘Biggest Recess’ which will be held on Friday 28 October as the lead initiative of Children’s Week 2016. Andrew Johnson, Advocate for Children and Young People, said it was everyone’s responsibility to ensure children today grow up healthy and well, so they can live full and active lives through a balance of exercise and healthy eating. “We all play a part in influencing the behaviour and habits of the children in our lives. It is often difficult to communicate messages about healthy eating and exercise, so the Biggest Recess is a light-hearted and interactive event that centres around role-modelling for adults, parents and guardians to promote healthy behaviours to the children in their lives,” said Mr Johnson. The Biggest Recess encourages adults to think
about the fun and playful times they had at school and with friends, and bring that sense of adventure into the office. “Fun activities such as an office egg and spoon race, hula hoop competition or musical chairs, and preparing healthy snacks and eating together during ‘Recess’ are just some of the ways organisations can participate. “The Biggest Recess only takes 20 minutes out of a busy working week and is an easy and fun way to learn more about how we can role model healthy behaviours
for the children in our lives,” added Mr Johnson. TV personality and Editorat-Large News.com.au, Melissa Hoyer, is an official Biggest Recess ambassador. “As a mother of a fourteenyear-old boy, I’m always mindful of how my behaviour influences my son, especially when it comes to his health and wellness. “The Biggest Recess is a fantastic way to highlight how important modelling good behaviour is and the impact that adults have on children,” said Ms Hoyer. More than one in five
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children in New South Wales are estimated to be overweight or obese. Executive Director of the Centre for Population Health, Dr Jo Mitchell said the Biggest Recess was a valuable opportunity to get communities talking about their health. “There are also many programs and support services on offer, such as the Get Healthy Service, to help people make positive changes that will improve their family’s health and wellbeing,” said Dr Mitchell. The Biggest Recess website is packed with activities, recipes, and materials to help organisations get involved. The Biggest Recess is aimed at corporate and
government organisations across NSW, who can participate by hosting office activities and preparing healthy snacks. For more information and to register your team or organisation’s participation, visit www.biggestrecess.nsw. gov.au Families who just want to learn more about making healthy changes, can go to the Make Healthy Normal website www.makehealthynormal. nsw.gov.au There is information about healthy eating and active living as well as support services, including the free Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service (1300 806 258) for adults.
Celebrating Our Carers By Sarah STOKES CARERS, both paid and unpaid, do an amazing job for people in our community every day. The 16-22nd October was Carers Week, celebrating the 2.8million unsung heroes who give their love and time every day, “Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy - Should all carers decide to stop performing their caring role, it would cost the country $60.3 billion per year to replace those supports – that’s over $1 billion per week,” according to Carers Australia. The Gan Gan Centre, located on the grounds of Anna Bay Public School, is the home of the MyTime group. MyTime groups provide support for parents, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition. You can bring your children or attend on your own. To celebrate, this year
q Petra Offen, Tracy Elem (Co-ordinator), LacieHarper Rundle, Ruby The Clown and London Rundle. saw an exciting appearance by the very funny, awardwinning, Ruby the Clown. Ruby entertained with Laughter Therapy, a balloon fight and some cracking jokes. Carers were able to take a much needed rest and to laugh - one of the best therapies. Michelle, a local carer told News Of The Area, “MyTime for me is about downtime - It’s being able to talk to others and get advice.” There is an experienced Play Worker, Petra Offen, on hand at MyTime to help keep your little ones busy.
MyTime operates in every state in Australia, and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Another local Carer, Natalie, told News Of The Area, “It’s a great little group to go to - Just to talk to other parents that understand where you’re coming from and to have a laugh too.” Tracy Ellem (Group Co-ordinator) can be contacted on 0410 476128 or woodberrymt@ playgroupnsw.org.au
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Category winners pleased By Jewell DRURY
ASPIRE Wealth & Protection has taken out the Financial Services Award at the Port Stephens Annual Business Awards announced on 12 October, 2016. The Awards have crowned 40 businesses as winners over as many categories. Winners picked from five peers. The family owned Nelson Bay based practice has compared their win as a David and Goliath type victory, as the office was among the five finalists including larger institutional businesses. “We may be small but we’re big on delivering the very best guidance and support to help people manage, grow and protect their financial assets,” Director Chris Hale, told Bay News Of The Area. “We’re privately owned and
BAYNews Of The Area not aligned to any large bank or insurance company so as a result we’re able to specifically tailor investment options to support businesses, individuals, and families at every stage of life from start up to retirement,” Mr Hale said. Chris Hale said that being voted as the best among some big industry players is a great testament to the team at Aspire. Chris and his wife Sue moved from Tasmania to Nelson Bay in 1994 and have raised their three children Georgina, Kristina and Declan in the local area. Originally having an office in Newcastle and then later in Stockton St, Aspire Wealth and Protection further expanded two years ago, acquiring their own building in Donald Street, Nelson Bay. When most people hear of a financial advisory service, they think that they must be financially “well off” in order to
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q The team at Aspire Wealth and Protection Nelson Bay - Estelle Lopez, Chris Hale, Sue Hale and Michelle Glew.
BIRUBI Point SLSC is proudly supporting women in our community by acting as a collection point for the “It’s In The Bag” initiative mentioned in last weeks Bay News Of
The Area. The club is asking individuals and organisations to donate a handbag in good condition filled with essential and luxury items that will make women feel loved. Your kind gift will go to a woman who is struggling this
use this service. The truth is that Chris Hale and his team are there to advise you in every season of your life, from the young person or couple who want to obtain a plan of how they can purchase their first home, to how better manage your mortgage, knowing how to allow a small or large inheritance serve you best, superannuation and retirement savings, building wealth and assets, the need for funeral and life cover insurance as well as the importance of income protection. Something as simple as paying yourself 10% first and putting it toward a special purpose or plan is merely one strategy that Chris and his team teach people to achieve their financial goals. A full list of the businesses picked as winners of each category is online for you to see, go to www.newsofthearea.com. au Christmas. Club members Allison Duff and Anita McMahon are coordinating collections at the Club. They hope you will be inspired to help. Further information is on the Share the Dignity website www.sharethedignity.com.au.
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This is a spacious 4 bedroom home located in a quiet street handy to the primary school, local shops & transport.. It has had a solid rental history and would make a wise investment. There is a formal lounge as you walk in the front door, and a second open plan living room off the kitchen that leads directly to the, undercover BBQ area and level easy care yard. There is plenty of space for the boat & golf clubs in the double garage. This wont last long.
This delightfully presented, single level brick home is being offered by the original owner. Situated on a level block, with side access via electric gates to the garage at the rear. Just a few minutes’ walk to everything in Anna Bay. Established gardens & a fully fenced back yard, spear point irrigation & air conditioning, it could be yours for Xmas. Whether you’re a first home buyer or an investor looking for a holiday home or a rental for your SMSF, you should look at this one!
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Church group Suicide Prevention Network for Tomaree growth By Jewell DRURY LAST month saw the celebration of 50 years since the construction of the first Lutheran Church in the Bay Area. The Anna Bay location saw the Lutheran church as an active, important part of the community for more than 45 years. Unfortunately a couple of years ago the doors closed due to an ever decreasing number of parishioners. Many of the local
parishioners dispersed and some began attending All Saints Anglican Church. All Saints Anglican Church, Nelson Bay has recently announced that they will be leasing the former Lutheran Church building and site as an extension arm of the Anglican Church. “The Lutheran Church was a very community focused church, working with local charities, organisations and schools etc, always promoting community,” Reverend Kesh Govan, All Saints Minister, told Bay News Of The Area. “We want to continue with the same community focused tradition but we are excited
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Classic to swing... FROM Page 20 involved with boat/water rescues as well as retrieving people who have fallen off rocks.” Angel Billy came about when Ron Smith (dec), was visiting the base where the helicopters are kept and he saw a koala on the dash of the helicopter.
When he asked what it was, a pilot told him, we call him Billy, he is our angel. Our good luck charm. Gary explained that Ron Smith, raised $500,000 from the golfing Classics in only 18 years. “The Golf fundraiser continues to support this worthy cause and if you would like to participate, there are
to announce that the youth of All Saints Anglican Church Nelson Bay, will run the new church and the services will be completely family orientated,” Reverend Kesh said. “The services will be held every Saturday night from 5pm.” Contact All Saints Anglican Church Nelson Bay for more details on 02 49811839.
The Walk With Us event invites people affected by suicide to remember their loved one and to support others who are carrying a similar burden. This beautiful and inspiring project has seen hundreds of people from the local community involved in big and small ways. The network has established pathways, gardens, a bench seat, artwork and a beautiful ‘Cairn’ that is now 7ft high.
I hear you ask what is a Cairn? “A Cairn is a place of Memorial, where people can place a rock or stone on top of the ones already there as a memoriam to a lost loved one or in honour of their own survival,” Elizabeth S c h i e m e r, Secretary of the Network, told News Of The Area. “As you follow the path of this beautiful place of serenity you will come to the place where the Cairns sits,” Elizabeth said. “It is now just over 7ft high and more stones are being added daily.” The annual event, ‘Walk with Us’ day attracted more than 200 people to the event with entertainment by “Summer Breeze” and Special Guest Speaker, Soraya Saraswati. The area has become a dedicated place for peace and reflection and is an absolute credit to everyone who
has been involved in the transformation. It has been an ongoing inspiring project that has engaged hundreds of people as they come together to create such a beautiful space. A huge thank you to Dave Sams, Peter and Gail Murray for their proactive leadership, action, encouragement and inspiration, Port Stephens Recycling Centre, Anna Bay Paint, Profencing, Boral, Boat Harbour Parks and Reserves and Port Stephens Council. Special ongoing thanks goes to a group of Tomaree High Students who are an absolute credit to their generation as the students and teachers regularly maintain the gardens and project for the network. “The path, landscaping, seat and artwork were designed by local artist Rick Pettit,” Elizabeth Scheimer said. You are invited to visit this special place to meditate and reflect on the importance of life, love, friendship and family. Our lives can become so busy and it is easy to forget what is really important. If you need someone to talk to please call Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or Mensline Australia 1300 789 078.
still places available,” Mr Troone said. For more information and to secure your place, contact either Nelson Bay Golf club or Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Alternatively, you can contact Gary 0407 968 931. Bay News of The Area have also been fortunate to be able get involved and sponsor this year’s Angel Billy Classic.
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put the call out for players in a women’s match at the Police Country Rugby Cup, held at Salamander Bay fields. One of Margie’s dearest friends, Stacy Mathieson, told News Of The Area, “Because of Margie’s passion for rugby, she decided to honour Richo by putting the inaugural game together. She sent a call out on Facebook and received a lot of interest. From that, she put together a Facebook group where she organised training and logistics.” “Margie’s amazing work colleagues then also organised Richo’s Rugby Ball for the evening after the games, including raffle prizes and auctions both online and live,” Stacy said. They called themselves Richo’s Rugby Girls, the ladies were inspirational and came together to support Margie, many had never played rugby. It took real courage to take the field. There were many tears after they respectfully observed a minute silence for Sergeant Geoff Richardson.
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Team Coach, Ian Allwood, told News Of The Area, “It was a very special start, which then led to the girls taking the field, where they proceeded to belt the daylights out of each other in the true spirit of rugby.” “I was privileged to be the coach and I’m so proud of them.” “This group is a fine example of the rugby family and police family - Margie scored a classic front rower pick and drive rugby try, her first ever try in her rugby career, it made the game even more special,” he said. Stacy spoke of the outpouring of support to Margie and her family and Richo’s devastating and horrific passing, and paid tribute to them. “Margie is the strongest, most loving person there is.” “ She is such a protective and fiercely passionate mum and friend.” “This game showed me what true friendship meant. The support and compassion Marg and Richo would always
show to others, was reflected in the vast numbers of family, friends and community members who came along and celebrated Richo’s life.” “The phenomenal and unwavering support shown by their colleagues in the Police Force was a sight to behold and second to none It was an honour to have been a part of Richo’s life and my family and I will always there for Margie and the boys,” Stacy told News Of The Area.” Another player in the team, Lindsey Corke, also spoke to News Of The Area about the comradeship of the team, most of whom had only just met, but also the special bond between Margie and Stacy. “They’ve been friends for over twenty years, it’s actually glorious watching them together. It’s the kind of friendship you hope for your daughter to experience,” she said. News Of The Area sends a heartfelt congratulations to Margie and her ‘Richo’s Rugby Girls’ for coming together and honouring a true community hero in such a fine manner.
Summer Of Surf for Fingal By Jewell DRURY SUMMER of Surf is about to sizzle at Fingal Bay, with the commencing Summer 2016 2017. Broadcast globally, from six iconic Australian locations, the tide is high for change in mainstream Australian sport. Athletes from around the world will be arriving shortly to prepare for the summer of racing as the season begins 22 October. The Summer of Surf series is open to all Surf Life Savers, with the very best Ironmen and Ironwomen, swimmers, ski and board paddlers making it onto the Fox Sports finals broadcast each week. “We started this series to create more opportunities for the next generation of athletes to race at an elite level and inspire nippers across the country,” series
director John Palmer told Bay News Of The Area. “We look forward to some exciting competition throughout the series culminating in a number of the top athletes from this year and last year, gaining entry into Surf Life Saving’s NutriGrain IronMan & IronWoman Finals Series,” said Melissa King, Chief Executive Surf Life Saving Australia. It is exciting that Port Stephens, in particular Fingal Head, has been welcomed as one of three new locations for the series this season. Put on your sunscreen and mark your calendars for 26 and 27 November as the competition comes to Fingal Head. The Events: Round 1: ALEXANDRA HEADLAND (22nd, 23rd October). Round 2: NEWPORT (4th, 5th, 6th November). Round 3: FINGAL HEAD (26th, 27th November). Round 4: TORQUAY (10th December).
Round 5: NORTH WOLLONGONG (6th, 7th, 8th January). Round 6: SURFERS PARADISE (3rd, 4th, 5th February). The Schedule: Day 1 (Afternoon start): Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman/ Ironwoman Series heats and semi-finals. Day 2 (Morning start): Daikin Ski Series, First National Board Series, RunSwim-Run, Beach Sprints, Beach Flags, Double Ski, Ski Relay, Board Relay, Aussie Bodies Taplin Relay, 0.5km Open Water Swim, Beach Volleyball, and Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman/ Ironwoman Series finals. Some of these events are ‘pending approval’ that they are to be open to the public. Day 3: Community DayFitness Session (Open to Public) and Summer of Surf Stars nipper training session. Registration information and Registration information and more details are available at summerofsurf.tv
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Telephone: (07) 5553 3200 Toll Free: 1 800 652 284 Fax: (07) 5553 3201 Non-members and Social Congratulations, Karen. Players welcome. The final, 5th round of Email: auspac@auspacmedia.com.au Official Golf Handicap not the L & Z Chalmers 2BBB Visit our site: www.auspacmedia.com.au competition was held on required. Nelson Bay Golf Enquiries please ring the By David and Rhona BIRSS Sunday, 16th October. The competition is for Pro Shop 4981 2073. Competition Results: THE key highlight saw Ladies’ mixed couples only. The winning couple of SUNDAY 16th OCT: Ladies Captain, Karen Flatt scoring an Eagle on the Par 5, 22nd the 5th round were Heather Stableford: Div 1: Rhonnda Atkins and Chris Mawson, 48 Shaw 40, Diane McLean 39; hole. For those readers who pts, runners-up were Dianne Div 2: Ina Bombardiere 40, know the 22nd, they will McLean and Bob McLean 47 Judith McCann 39. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Chris appreciate that this was no pts. The overall winners of the Mawson 40, Peter Murray 36; mean feat. Unfortunately it was not L & Z Chalmers trophy will B Grade: Robert McLean 39, in a competition but luckily be announced at the annual Warren Andrews 37; C Grade: Robert Johnson 38, Brian there was a witness on hand awards event. The first round of the Wheatley 37. who was able to capture the TUESDAY 18th OCT: Round moment with a photo of a Twilight Series will be held very happy Karen, retrieving at 4:15pm on Thursday 27 3 Ladies Championships: Div 1 Scratch: Jenny Frost her ball from the hole. October. PO Box 8271 Bundall Qld Australia 4217
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81, Robyn Kennett 85; Div 2 Scratch: Chris Ledingham 99, Wendy Heap 100; Div 3 Scratch: Marjorie Margan 112, Robyn Greedy 114. Ladies Daily Competition Stroke: Div 1 Net: Peri Kennedy 73, Robyn Kennett 74; Div 2 Net: Marg Reimer 71, Janice Ingleton 73; Div 3 Net: Marjorie Margan 77, Robyn Greedy 78. Ladies In conjunction Stableford: Div 1: Margaret Stalgis 39, Joan Hedges 35; Div 2: Maureen Wheatley 34, Leslie Palagy 33. WEDNESDAY 19th OCT: Mens Stroke C1: A Grade: Chris Mawson 65 net, Graeme Luke 66 net; B Grade: Leigh Wakeling 59 net, John Long 63 net; C Grade: Garry Jones 64 net, Col Buchanan 65 net.
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Mens Stableford C1: A Grade: Ray Wright 43, Steven Parrott 39; B Grade: Geoffrey Wardle 41 c/b, Peter Page 41 c/b; C Grade: Kevin O’Shea 45, Brian Hooker 42. FRIDAY 21st OCT: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Peri Kennedy 33; Div 2: Dianne Crook 39. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Vinko Komadina 39, Ray Wright 37; B Grade; Alan
Bentley 39, Robert Castle 38; C Grade; Peter Dee 41, Craig Tucker 40. SATURDAY 22nd OCT: Mens Stableford C1: A Grade: Peter Power 38; B Grade: Garry Hall 43; C Grade: Richard Graystone 41. Mens Stableford C2: A Grade: Peter Sutton 41; B Grade; Dennis Knight 40; C Grade; Graham Kelleher 41.
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Tuesday Vets Mens winner - David Hansor 42pts Ladies winner - Gail Carruthers 40 pts Wednesday member comps
Ladies - Carolyn ramsey 39pts Mens - Bob Westbury 41 pts Stableford 22/10/16 Winner: K Kitching 37 C/B Runner Up: N Allsopp 37 NTP: C Hickey No ladies comp this week.
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Passed away 23.10.2016 Aged 86 years Late of Tea Gardens Formerly of Wollongong Beloved wife of JOHN (dec’d). Loving mother & mother-in-law to DOUG & GAYLE, BEVERLY & PAUL, & MARK (dec’d). A much loved Nana Nancy to her grandchildren & great grandchildren. A dear sister to ALEC. Family and Friends of NANCY are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, 3 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace this THURSDAY 27.10.2016 at 11am. A private cremation will follow.
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GOLF clubs. two callaways rescue clubs, Diablo edge, 3 woods. 20deg big bertha heavenwood. vg cond. new $300 sell for $70 each. 0400193758
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SHORT ORDER COOK OR 4th YEAR APPRENTICE CHEF WANTED for a permanent/part-time position. We are looking for a hard working, highly motivated person to join the team at Mumm's on the Myall in Tea Gardens. The successful person MUST have experience with: ~ Take away or short order cooking ~ Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience ~ or a 4th year apprentice would suit this position. Above award wages will be offered to the successful applicant. Contact Ross on 0414 637 191 or email your resume to Jenna at j.fidden01@gmail.com Previous applicants need not apply.
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CASUAL PROPERTY OFFICER Hawks Nest First National Real Estate is currently looking for Property Officers to join their team. Ideal Candidates will have had experience in property management and have excellent people skills. They will also have had some accounts experience, be selfmotivated and possess time management skills; also hold a current drivers licence. Some weekend work is required. To become a part of a successful team of Real Estate professionals, please forward your application with supporting resume by 20th October 2016 to: P.O. Box 49 Hawks Nest NSW 2324 or email to vacancy@ hawksnestrealestate.com.au. Enquiries should be directed to Mick Rumble 0249970262.
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“Last chance to play the Angel Billy Golf Day”
By Mandy ELLIS
A SHOTGUN start is how the 19th Angel Billy Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Golf fundraiser event will be started on Sunday 6 November. Each participant is allocated a starting tee position and continue through the 27 hole golf course held at Nelson Bay Golf Club. With a 9am hit off the course is estimated to be completed by about 1pm. The participants are then able to relax at a two course lunch at Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Followed by auctions, raffles and prizes. Gary Troon of Anna Bay along with Jo Holley of Corlette, have worked together
to co-ordinate the event. Gary has been a member of the Golf Classic for 11 years, first six years as the Chairman and the subsequent five years as Co-ordinator of this event. “I am very proud to be associated with the Golf Classic and hope it is another success so we can continue to raise a lot of money for the Westpac helicopters as they are such an important part of the community,” Mr Troon told Bay News of The Area. “Not everyone realises that the Westpac helicopter team are called in for not only emergency hospital transfers, but are
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