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By Margie TIERNEY JUST a few weeks into Summer and we’ve already seen temperatures soar into the mid 30’s, and even 40’s, across the State. With the heat comes bushfires so it’s a timely reminder that our Tea Gardens/Pindimar Rural Fire Brigade is looking for new members. “The Brigade is currently in new member recruitment mode,” Brigade Captain Helmut Panhuber told News Of The Area. “We are calling on the community if they have the time to come along to the brigade and see what we do and whether they can assist.”
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skills,” Helmut said. The Grange Craft Group recently showed its support for the RFS with a donation of $500, proceeds from their Father’s Day Raffle.
The cheque was presented by Mary Cooper and Lynda Curran from the Grange Craft Group to Deputy Captain Noel Quince. “The money will be put to good use, such as covering the costs of Brigade members attaining their First Aid qualifications,”
Noel said. The RFS is once again holdings its Santa Lolly Run through the streets of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest on Christmas Eve. Santas helpers will start off from the Skate Park in Tea Gardens at 2pm and wind their way around
from high and dry as too was the Boatshed Restaurant on Marine Drive. But it was business as usual at the Boatshed Restaurant. Diners who normally look out on the water were
paddling in it but no one seemed to mind. Boatshed owner Clarrie Davison has seen it all before. “It happens quite often, maybe five or six times a year,” Clarrie told News Of The Area.
But he did admit it was an unusually high tide. “There was the Super Moon and a low pressure system, normally it wouldn’t have come over.” On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the
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King Tide came in at around two metres. But after nearly 20 years at the Boatshed, Clarrie, staff and customers waded through in fine style. “They (the diners) love it, sometimes you’ve got to book a seat.” “I think it was a positive from everyone,” Mr Davison told News Of The Area.
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Season of giving By Ann SCULLY JUST when you were thinking that Christmas is a highly commercialized venture, one local resident from Leeward Circuit has managed to change the mindset of his neighbours and friends. During last week, Paul “Santa” Scully and his trusty helper, Peter “Elf” Sharp took to the streets delivering the best homemade Christmas
Puddings to neighbours and friends. Paul told News of the Area, “I generally make over thirty Christmas Puddings each year and enjoy handing them out to my neighbours and friends to enjoy over the Christmas Festive Season.” “I really love Christmas and by giving and sharing with my neighbours and friends, it gives me great pleasure when they open
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their front door to be presented with a homemade treasure,” Paul added. This year, Santa and his helper dressed for the occasion, and instead of pulling a sleigh, they improvised and decorated a wheelbarrow and filled the barrow to the brim with the yet to be tasted sumptuous Christmas Puddings. No doubt there were a few refreshments required before they set off on their journey and a few more refreshments were offered along the way.
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New volunteers join in picnic By Adrienne INGRAM THE Myall Koala and Environment Group welcomed several new members to its annual Christmas dinner by the river in Tea Gardens. Almost thirty members of the group enjoyed seafood from Hook N Cook Café despite blustery evening winds. President Jill Madden said it was especially good to welcome several new members to the 150-strong environment group. “Our volunteers do great work throughout the year protecting local flora and fauna, so it’s very good to see more people involved,” she said. “We’re always on the lookout for active and committed members.”
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There is Plenty on New Hawks Nest café By Marian SAMPSON
CHRISTMAS time is perhaps the most exciting time of the year, especially if your family and friends have little ones to share the wonder with. Santa Claus with his sack full of toys and goodies is of course every child’s favourite and a special challenge for parents of young believers. Trimming the tree and decorating your home can bring so much excitement and magic to the holiday season. What will you hide in the Christmas stockings along with socks and jocks? Where do you hide the sleigh bells that your child will hear tinkling and how do you get them off to sleep on Christmas Eve, so you can put the gifts under the tree? Creating magic at Christmas tests every parent’s metal. Where do you hide the gifts? How do you fit in all the shopping? If Santa has a list of every girl and boy that’s been naughty and nice every mum and dad out there has a list of epic proportion to have everything just right for the
silly season. On the list there’s the ham, the turkey the salads and fresh seafood that will create a festive feast, not to mention all the ingredients to make the perfect pavlova, shortbread and perhaps a Lions Christmas Cake and pudding, don’t forget the chocolate money coins for inside the Christmas Stockings!
Then there’s the wrapping paper, the cards, the gifts, where to start?
As we attack the shops with battlefield precision, to find that perfect gift, we are really looking for the joy we can share, happiness and the memories that we can make. Modern times have seen gifts become gift cards, and vouchers, but you can’t beat a well chosen gift, bought with love and care. In the lead up to Christmas you can take the pressure off, pre-order your seafood and your ham.
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What would Christmas be in a region like Port Stephens without Prawns? Our local fishermen will thank you for buying Myall River Prawns and local seafood. In shopping local you are more likely to find that special gift that is unique and will bring joy to those around you. For many, Christmas is more that just the sense of family and belonging, the sharing of gifts and love it is a deeply religious time, marking the birth of Christ in a humble manger so many years ago. There are religious services at Port Stephens Churches which will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and of course there are the wonderful carols to be enjoyed. Of course Port Stephens rocks with live entertainment at many venues from Raymond Terrace to the Bay to the Myall Coast, and it’s never too early or late to have a drink with friends and celebrate the festive season. News Of The Area would like to remind everyone to drink responsibly and of course have a designated driver. We would like to wish all our readers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a happy safe and healthy New Year.
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DOORS opened this week at the brand-new cafe in Hawks Nest, The Nest Cafe. Situated on the same site as the IGA, the new addition to Tuloa Avenue, will provide a new menu and atmosphere option for Hawks Nest residents and visitors. An official opening event on is planned for this Saturday 23 December, from 9am. The Nest Cafe Manager, Anthony Gilbert, said the
staff are very excited to be delivering the new cafe service. “Our team can’t wait to provide a delicious menu and coffee service to our community and visitors,” said Mr Gilbert. “At the opening there will be face painting, giveaways, tasting and more to celebrate the cafe’s official opening.” “We invite everyone to come on down and say G’day. “Our menu has all
the classic cafe favourites with some signature chef creations and sweet temptations.” “We can also provide catering for work functions or you can relax, and we’ll take care of the menu for your own event.” The renovation to remodel the IGA store for the cafe was just over three months.
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Singing bridge OPINION traffic Dear News Of The Area, WE would like to thank Ann O’Brien for her Letter to the Editor in Myall Coast News Of The Area (edition of 7th December). It brings a focus on what is becoming a serious problem with the increase in numbers of both local residents and visitors crossing the Singing Bridge between Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens. The matter was first brought to the Attention of the Progress Assn. and the Mid Coast Council Southern Area Reference Group some months ago, when an invalided resident
expressed her concern that the footpath was too narrow to pass other traffic when using the footpath with her mobility scooter. The law allows both wheelchair and push bike traffic to use the roadway, however the potential danger is obvious and the Progress Assn asked Mid Coast Council to investigate a solution while providing several suggestions including an extra lane, a shin high fence between the path and roadway and the one way traffic suggested by Ann. In view of the bridge load capacity and cost, the additional lane is not considered, the fence will possibly restrict road traffic. The one way suggestion has merit. We have asked Council
Double Demerits OPERATION Safe Arrival is now on and police are reminding drivers to take extra care and slow down on the roads. The statewide blitz is offering a two-forone holiday special on demerit points and will
be targeting speeding, mobile phone use, helmet and seatbelt offences. Police report 1,742 speed related infringements were issued and 42,223 roadside breath tests were conducted across the state during the first two days of the operation.
to consider implementation of wheeled pedestrian traffic using the paths to follow road rules i.e. Tea Gardens to Hawks Nest, using the western path and return traffic using the eastern side. Cost would be contained and be restricted to the arrow signs mentioned by Ann as well as building egress and ingress points on both sides of the bridge. Council Traffic Advisory Committee will shortly assess the proposal. This solution will be an integral part of linking the pathways throughout our community, as well as providing a safe crossing on our iconic bridge. Gordon Grainger Representing the MCC Southern Area Reference Group and TG/ HN Progress Assn.
Breath testing can happen anywhere at anytime and police say no alcohol is the only safe limit when driving. Even Santa Claus won’t escape a random test, so don’t put your own safety or innocent lives at risk by boozing and cruising. Double demerits will be in force until Monday 1 January 2018.
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I don’t think I have it in me to endure the obligatory Santa photo this year. My kids are seven, five and three. Do you have any suggestions? Mrs LC, Soldiers Point Dear Mrs LC, I’M not sure what your issue is with this fine Christmas tradition. What could be more enjoyable than standing in a queue that spans the entire circumference of the local food court with other screaming . . . I mean smiling mums and dads and their well-behaved offspring, all waiting patiently for their special time with the man in red? What could possibly bring more goodwill than joining together as babies howl at being placed on a strange man’s lap, photographers dance with stuffed toys to encourage the money shot, mums wipe spittle from toddlers and dads discuss how much they love forking out for cellophane, solar lights, baubles, LOL Surprise toys, hams, turkeys, prawns, cherries, drones, Lego sets, remote control cars with no batteries, trampolines that need an engineering degree to set up, with stealth, on Christmas Eve, and those boxes of toilet rolls wrapped in gold paper that contain a paper hat and a choking hazard (better known as Bon Bons). My children have always been forced to endure the great tradition of a Santa photo, particularly now they are surly teenagers. The one exception was last year when the queue was worse than every other year combined. Thankfully, the bearded man in the queue behind me had a similar body mass index to jolly old Mr Claus. I asked him to don one of the Santa hats I had in my shopping trolley, took a quick snap with my IPhone, and tried to ignore my kids as they whined “how embarrassing” all the way home. I do believe, Mrs LC, that the answer could be a new innovation that just occurred to me. Let’s call it the Santa Line Sitter (SLS). It involves paying obliging teenagers $10 to babysit your children until they reach position number two in the Santa queue. They’ll be happy, because they can stay glued to their devices, and you can do all your Christmas shopping. A quick text message notification and you can casually return to the queue, get the photo (or the 15 photos, digital pic, fridge magnets, postcards and Christmas mug upsize version) and be off on your merry way. The teenagers could be rated via an app, to make sure they are fine, upstanding queue sitters. I think, with a bit of tweaking, it’s a winner. Carpe diem, Jasminda
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Croquet results Myall River VIEW Club By Connie HEWETT ANOTHER year has come and gone, how time does fly, The Myall River VIEW club held its final meeting for the 2017 at the Tea Gardens Hotel in the Cafe with 30 members attending, where once again Emily, Ben and staff excelled with their excellent service and scrumptious Christmas lunch.
We had a busy Christmas meeting holding nominations for the 2018 committee, raffling off 6 Christmas hampers and a large canvas print. The lucky winners of the Raffles are as follows, Kris Whiteley, Doreen Howell, Loretta Baker, Judy McGavock, Hilary Gall, Margaret Peacock and Robyn Matthews, congratulations to you all. We also had Sue Ward and Sara James recite Christmas
poems for the members. On behalf of The Myall River View Club we wish you all Seasons Greetings and a safe, healthy, fun packed 2018. May Santa be kind to us all. Our next meeting for 2018 will be held at the Tea Gardens Hotel on Friday the 9th of February 2018 arriving at 11 AM with commencement of 11.30 AM.
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FOR many years now, the tradition of MidCoast Council staff gathering in the Council’s Forster office foyer, instruments in hand, to sing carols as a thank you to our community has seen huge support. Each year, over a hundred people have packed into the Foyer to share some Christmas cheer, sing some carols and have some fun at the year’s end. For the first time, this year several of our talented musicians are away on the last working day before Christmas, leaving a giant hole in their music-making ability. “But we don’t give up easily!” Council said. “We’re extending a special invitation to everyone to drop by the Forster office at 9am on Friday 22 December where, no matter
Last year’s packed Council room.
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what, there will be a performance of Christmas carols accompanied by the voices of Council staff.” “For some years now, the crowd has been delighted by the performance from ‘Kids Musik with Janelle’ and Janelle has stepped up with an expanded repertoire from her gorgeous protégés.” “Thanks to Janelle and other community minded performers working with us, there will be carols, special items and the ‘Kids’ choir.” “We’ve had word that a very ‘special’ visitor for the children is still able to attend and will bring some lolly bags in keeping with tradition.” Everyone is invited - bring your friends, family and especially children - and your best singing voice!
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Grief and Loss this Christmas By Mandy ELLIS
CRYING together is so less painful than crying alone. Losing a loved one is difficult at the best of times, however, Christmas is especially difficult. After attending a seminar on Grief and Loss at Christmas by Doris Zagdanski, a leading figure
in modern day grief and loss, I walked away with some thoughts on dealing with grief, not limited to Christmas, for the entire grieving process. There is no set time for grieving to finish, grief can take years if not decades to come to terms with. According to Ms Zagdanski, “You are the
expert on your grief.” There is no timeline, no right or wrong way and sometimes well-meaning family and friends may say, “Move on, but where to?” ‘Welcome to Holland’ by Emily Kingsley, is an exceptional analogy of describing how life can change. Grief is any loss that we
A Christmas Carol CAROLING and a visit from Santa are a sure sign that the Christmas season is here. And there was plenty of festive cheer to share at Bulahdelah’s very first Carols in the Park last weekend. The evening was organised by the combined
local churches and hundreds of people flocked to Wade Park for the event. Twelve-year-old Carol Poniris said she attended with her family to share the Christmas spirit with everyone. “It was great that so many
did not want. She also said, that we need to deal with grief as it happens because if we don’t, “Your grief will come and find you, so you might as well be found.” If you feel like following your traditions, do that, if you feel you can’t possibly then don’t, both options are
absolutely right for you. If you’re a friend of a grieving person you can send cards, you can mention the name of the lost loved one. It is ok to send a card saying “Thinking of you and missing (name)”. It is ok to acknowledge the loved one, follow up with a phone call perhaps.
Ask family what they would like to do to remember their loved one, can be setting a place for them at the table, partaking in a tradition they enjoyed or lighting a candle, whatever will work for those grieving is ok. Please seek support, it is available, head to www. mygriefassist.com.au. ‘Welcome to Holland’, is readily available through google search. Lifeline 13 11 14. o Phot ery Gall line On
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friends came to have a fun night together,” she said. “Lots of people gave up their time to organise the carols and perform for our community, and that community spirit is what the Christmas season is about.” Throughout the evening,
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600 sizzling sausages barbecued by the Lions Club, glittery craft, face painting and balloon sculptures organised by the local Blue Light Committee and nonstop music and caroling ensured there was plenty of fun for the young and old. With the whole community coming together, Bulahdelah Rural Fire Brigade held their annual lolly run in the park as part of the Carols this year. There were beaming smiles all round as Santa and brigade members distributed huge sacks of sweet treats to the well-behaved girls and boys. Organising committee member Meredyth Rae said
the exceptional talent of the performers and the huge turn-out from the community made the Carols a very special night. “As our very first Carols in the Park, the night has gone brilliantly,” she said.
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Top Results By Daniel SAHYOUN SHOCKED, stoked and excited is how Kaitlyn Gregory and Darcy Harris said they felt when they received their HSC results last week. And the pair from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) had every reason to be thrilled, with their top marks earning them a place on the 2017 HSC Distinguished Achievers list. Kaitlyn’s results put her in the top one percent of the State in the Standard English Course and the top two percent for Hospitality. Darcy scored an almost perfect mark in Ancient History, placing him in the highest band possible for the course. Kaitlyn said she received
her results via a text message from the NSW Education Standards Authority at 5.45am last Thursday morning. “I was really shocked, I didn’t expect two Band 6’s,” she said. “I shouted a bit, had a second look to make sure it was right, woke Mum and Dad up and then shouted a bit more.” For Darcy, the day was a little more relaxed, choosing to receive his results online. “I forgot the results were coming out and I was at work all day, so I didn’t check them until 5.30pm,” he said. “But I was pretty stoked when I saw the Band 6.” Kaitlyn and Darcy said many of their classmates also achieved strong results, with
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q Darcy Harris with Kaitlyn Gregory, who received her results by text message. several missing the top band by just a couple of marks. ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) scores were also released last week. The pair said they couldn’t be happier with their ranks, but having early university offers took the pressure off the wait. Kaitlyn, who attended
BCS since Kindergarten, accepted an offer to study a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie campus. She was also awarded a $5,000 accommodation scholarship from the Charles Sturt Foundation. Darcy has been offered entry into Social Science
THE News Of The Area’s ‘Four Huge Events’ competition has been won by Marysha Joelle Stephens (Joe) of Raymond Terrace. Joe said, “Oh My God! I won! That is epic.” ‘Epic’ was probably an appropriate description for the competiton giveaway which saw four family passes won by Ms Stephens. Taraonga Zoo, Red Altert Laser Tag, Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular, and Australian Reptile Park are the destinations Joe and her family will be visiting this holiday period. “I'm so ecstatic. Thank you so much, this is incredible,” she said. News Of The Area wish to thank all who entered the competition. This is the second year the newspaper has run ‘Four Huge Events’ and it seems like it’s a popular addition to the competitions and giveaways N.O.T.A. will conduct.
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degrees at both the University of Newcastle and the Australian National University in Canberra and is looking forward to a political career. Almost 78,000 NSW students sat at least one HSC exam this year.
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V Dubs rock the Tavern By Rachael VAUGHAN
LAKESIDE Tavern in Raymond Terrace is the place
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V Dubs create their own type of energy and performance, and finish their sets with not an ounce of
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sweat left. Lead Singer and Guitarist Richard Boyle believes if you are not totally spent by the end of the show, then you haven’t done your job. Likewise said of the experienced musicians behind him, with Tony Hannah on Bass and their new drummer Kyle Hartcher. With many years of experience behind them, they
say it is time to bring the old “SCHOOL OF ROCK” back. V Dubs will impress the crowd with their renditions of songs from top artists and bands like Bon jovi, Jet, Choir Boys, Guns & Roses, The Darkness and many more. Lakeside Village Tavern have made some big changes in recent times with a menu overhaul amongst other things. They pride themselves on providing a quality venue for the community, and
encourage you to give them a go for a tops night out with your friends. They are fast becoming a venue known for their quality live entertainment, and for their support of local bands and solo acts. The Lakeside Tavern was recently a finalist in several categories of the NSW hotel awards for their food and ambience, so get down to the Tavern, enjoy a meal and stay for the entertainment!
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Hunter Quarries are proud supporters of: Bulahdelah Soccer Club. Bulahdelah Show. Bulahdelah Golf Club. Tea Gardens Baptist Church. Karuah Pre-School. Karuah Primary School. Karuah Bowling Club. Karuah Golf Club. Bundabah Tennis Club. Clarencetown Football Club.
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Bowling Is Back Karuah Bowls Club By Trevor DAVIES MOST people can think back to their early Christmases. A common theme is often the eternal waiting that as kids you had before the big day arrived. Bowlers at Karuah had re-lived their youth and its waiting over the last 2 months, waiting for their green to come back from its annual rest. Last Saturday was the day, the weather was good, 40 bowlers were ready, the grass was lush, the big day
had arrived. The anticipation had been worth it, the mixed teams were out on the green and the “world class” true movement of the bowls across that beautiful grass surface was back. The day was warm but the camaraderie was warmer. Two games of 10 ends for each team saw the winners play the winners and the second game would decide the day! A giant seafood raffle saw many winners before the first ball was bowled, but when all was said and done, Sam Rees
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12/12/2017. 2017 Scratch Champion.
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and his team of Pam Cembala and Cheryl Skinner came out on top. They had 2 strong wins against good sides and picked up prizes of a beautiful Karuah Quality Meats ham each. Good prizes of Christmas foods thanks to Karuah IGA were awarded to other top teams of winners of both first and second games. Chocolates were awarded to all who had dressed in a Christmas theme and that was just about everyone. If you are already a bowler, come and try the
Reynolds, Les Davies & Peter Walters 28.63 2nd. Ken Hill, Alan Townsend, Craig Norman & Ken Warren 28.69 3rd. Stuart McLeod, Dennis Ashbridge, Mike Forte & Breton Gibbs 29.13
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Myall Park Croquet Club By Connie HEWETT
CONGRATULATIONS to Myall Park Croquet Club President Tony Jones for winning his division in Association Croquet. The competition was held at Forster Croquet
Club,Tony has done our club proud by his win and dropping his handicap down to a 7. Anyone wishing to come along for a game of croquet please call Connie Hewett on 02 49971520. We play on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays. Come along and join in a low impact, strategic game it is a lot of fun and you get to meet a group of fun loving people. A Merry Christmas to you all and a happy 2018 from Myall Park Croquet Club.
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FISHING: Last weeks fishing outing was very successful, with a variety of species caught. Darby was our overall winner catching bream, flathead, ludrick and a number of whiting. He has taken the best of species with a .33 whiting. Our runner up this outing was Andrew Sharp with only a few points the difference and he bagged some excellent bream. DARTS: An excellent turnout for darts this week with 15 teams competing and the eventual winners were Christine McKenzie and Trevor Peirson. The runners up were Lyn Peirson and Frog. The men’s high score was 134 by Frog and the ladies high score was 121 by Karen.
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IT was a Triples team of; Mark Nightingale, Greg Smith and Barry Goode that took out the money with 56 points. Unlike last week, 4 teams went through undefeated with 1 on 52 points and the other 2 teams on 54. Next Wednesday looks again a full house with 50 plus players but we always have room to accommodate our players. 8 December: Five–dollar Friday Open Pairs proved popular today with 18 players taking part. The winners of the bragging rights were; Frank Zumbo and Henk Faber. They were closely followed by Stewart Sturrock and Ken Devlin. 10 December: Today the Sunday Mixed Bowlers celebrated the end of their 2017 season with a Christmas Party. Twenty five bowlers attended with some special
guests joining the party for lunch. It was great to have Sunday Mixed Bowls stalwarts, Beverley Thrift and Barry Goode, accompanied by his wife Joyce, attending. Thanks for all your support Beverly and Barry. Much appreciated! Adding to the enjoyment of the day, random cards were drawn and quite a few won a prize. The organiser of Sunday Mixed Bowls, Robyn Webster, would just like to thank all the bowlers who have turned up each Sunday to keep Sunday bowls going. She would also like to thank John Atherton who has being an immense help to her in the kitchen as well as her husband Ron for his assistance. Take a bow yourself Robyn. Great effort! 13 December: Very warm conditions today with 48 bowlers playing one game of Fours over 22 ends. The winners were; Peter Cheney, Tom Short, Graham
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A SUCCESSFUL season for the Hawks will not be compromised by a lack of support from sponsors. Existing and new support are energetic about the Hawks direction. The Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel will be the Clubs Major Sponsor in 2018. The Pub will also accommodate the “Lady Hawks” in a combined effort. Publican, Ben Hanson is optimistic that a long term relationship can be established. “I am community driven, and want to support local ventures,” Ben said. The Pub is also a supporting sponsor for the Myall River Junior League. President Rob Smith [Dakka] expressed confidence that a return to the Pub after a 9 year hiatus, will see the Club through a “back to basics” season. Along with the Pub, a majority of season 2017 sponsors are back on board.
Kelly and Dennis Ashbridge. They had 35 points. In other news: Nominations are still open for the Club Fours and Minor Singles. Many more entries can be accommodated. The NDBA Saturday Pennants will be upon us shortly and names will be finalised within the next couple of weeks. We need your body! Regular bowls will resume on Wednesday 10 January. I wish the compliments of the season to all my readers and many, many thanks to the management and staff of the NOTA. Great team!
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Mytle Grove Cottage simply enjoy the country atmosphere this busy little town has to offer. On the subject of property for sale, you cannot go past this charming, renovated cottage that has just been listed with R & R Rural & Residential Property. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, (one bathroom having been recently renovated and
30 Cowper Street STROUD PRICE: $320,000 IF you are planning on taking a short, scenic drive up the Bucketts Way, then plan for a couple of hours stop in Stroud. Relax and have lunch, browse some of the local property for sale or
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BRAND new to the market is this solid four bedroom plus study or fifth bedroom family home. Perfectly located only a minute to the prestigious Hawks Nest Golf Club and another minute to the glorious patrolled Bennett’s surf beach and surf club. Restaurants and cafe’s are
close and the shopping village which offers many shops including a supermarket, local tennis courts and the beautiful still waters of Jimmy’s Beach. Recently renovated with additions including fresh carpet, paint and outside render, this home is immaculate and offers a stunning mix of slate flooring and wooden feature counter tops mingling with the added bonus of a built in bar, large open plan living areas, fresh
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bathrooms and lush easy care gardens with beautiful hedges offering privacy from neighbours. A casual rumpus / family room at the back of the home has easy access to bathroom facilities and internal servery from the kitchen allowing for great entertaining without opening up the entire home. Side access is highly sought after throughout the area and the driveway continues to be concreted
to allow for safe off street parking for a boat, jet ski or caravan. With a position so central to all the delights of Hawks Nest this home could be the base of many family and pet friendly holidays, and is certainly a good investment being so close to the surf beach and walking trails. Inspections by appointment only by calling Stuart Sinclair from Ray White on 0488133998.
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Known as Dennis Late of Bulahdelah Passed away peacefully on 16th December 2017 Aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Dorothy. Loving father and father in-law to Peter and Marilyn, Ken and Kellie, Greg and Anne. Proud and loving grandfather and great grandfather to all his grandchildren. A private service will be held for Dennis on Thursday 21st December 2017.
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KAYAK Surge dble Includes all accessories $800 Corlette 49814454 KEYBOARD Electronic Casio WK-1800 as new $250 Salamander Bay 4984 9347 KING, AH Beard Comfort Plush Mattress. $1000. 0428450925 Email for pictures.
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SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 SOFA bed/lounge 3 seater - good cond. $180, NestLD of tables SO for DVD’s $40, Cabinet & Disc’s, turns around $90. 49820798 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au STEELCRAFT pram $100. Fr Newborn up Includes accessories & weather cover 0419618565 SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986 TWO single pine LD beds, $70 SO pair or $40 each. 0432485966
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Items ANTIQUE kitchen cabinet 2 stained glass doors lined cool cupboard, 3 drawers, curved sides dark wood 1.63 h $450. 2 seater oak hall seat 2 drawers $150. Ph 49822004 BOOK cabinet teak (free) Bedside table (free) Two seater and single chair (free) Westinghouse fridge two door $100 DECEASED Estate 2 single beds matching, Chaise lounge, Dining table extendable (no chairs), Electric recliner, Hall stands. Lots more. 0409307889 for photos DOUBLE ensemble $120. 2 single beds with mattresses on slats $50 each. Round timber antique. Table 740cm $200. Repco exercise bike $40. Four Toyota 6 stud split rims $120 for all. 0429485169 Nelson Bay FRIDGE Fujitsu good cond. $75. Washing machine simpson. 5.5kg almost new $350. Ride on mower. deutcher 360 $600. Cot, Mattresses various. accessories $150. Wooden playpen $25. High chair $25. Ikea toddler bed $50. Soldiers Point 49827995 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au HIGH quality Ent. Unit Black gloss glass top $150. IKEA bookcase white $50. Brother printer plus fax $20. Assorted wooden photo frames Make an offer. 0418482539
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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE BRANDY HILL QUARRY COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE. Want to contribute to your community? Many State Significant Projects in NSW have Community Consultative Committees. These committees provide a forum for open dialogue between the proponent and representatives of the local community, stakeholder groups and local councils on issues directly relating to the project. We are looking for people who live locally or are a member of a stakeholder group (community, environment, Aboriginal or industry) to join the Brandy Hill Quarry Community Consultative Committee. Your role as a committee member would be voluntary. Selection criteria: You will be expected to contribute constructively to committee discussions, attend around (four) meetings a year, and communicate information about the Brandy Hill Quarry between the committee and the broader community. If you would like to apply, please contact the Independent Chairperson of the Brandy Hill Community Consultative Committee, Lisa Andrews, ph: 0401 609 693 or ic.articulatesolutions@gmail.com to receive a copy of the relevant nomination form and further information. Applications must be lodged by Thursday 25th January 2018 and be sent to the Independent Chairperson at the above email address or via post to: PO Box 6017, Lake Munmorah NSW 2259.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN SOLDIERS POINT Optus plans to improve the telecommunications services in Soldiers Point and surrounding areas with the installation of a telecommunications facility at an existing site to improve coverage and mobile phone services in the area. Optus proposes to install a new telecommunications facility at: - 5-7 Mitchell Street, Soldiers Point NSW 2317 (RFNSA No. 2317002) Involving: • The replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new Optus antennas at a height of 15.7m on new mounts; • The installation of twelve (12) new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) at a height of 15.7m on the existing tower on new mounts; • The installation of a new GPS antenna at a height of 16.7m; • Associated and necessary ancillary works to ensure the proper functioning of the telecommunications facility including cabling, earthing, signage, safe access, electrical works and replacement or strengthening of the existing mounting arrangement. The proposed works do not require development approval. The proposed works are defined as “Low-impact Facilities” in accordance with the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 and “maintenance activity” as defined in Schedule 3 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. The proposed infrastructure complies with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements. Further information can be obtained from Edwina Ross on (02) 9363 3815 or email to info@commplan.com.au or from www.rfnsa.com.au using the RFNSA Reference Number as listed above. Written submissions on the proposals should be addressed to Optus C/- CommPlan Pty Ltd, PO Box 267, Edgecliff NSW 2027 and received by 4th January 2018.
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2002 475 Quintrex Coast runner with 70hp 2 stroke Yamaha Motor 160hrs Immac. Maintained Great family boat For fishing or fun One owner Lots more extras $17,500 0439160159
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YOUNG local athlete Keira McGregor has just returned from her first International competition with more medals to her credit. The 11 year old student from Medowie Christian School was competing in the Pacific Games alongside 4,000 other young athletes from 15 countries. Keira’s results were remarkable for one so young. She came second in the long jump and received silver medal. In the 4 x 100 relay Keira brought the NSW team home in record breaking time to take out the Gold Medal. She had 2 other relay events where NSW also won.
“I wish to thank my coach Charles Ringuet for the hundreds of hours spent training through heat and rain over the past four years,” Keira said. Her Dad, John also has many people to thank. “We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to the many clubs, organisations and people who provided generous support and encouragement to Keira, enabling her to get to Adelaide and compete in such a prestigious event.” “In particular we want to thank, the Karuah RSL Club, The Big Brown House, The Myall Lions Club, The Tea Gardens Baptist Church, The Tea Gardens Bridge Club, The Tea Gardens Masonic Lodge, The Raymond Terrace
Athletics Club and all the people who bought raffle tickets,” John said. “Our special thanks goes to Keira’s school, Medowie Christian School, for their generous assistance, and their continuous support and guidance to Keira throughout the year.” ”Finally we wish to give our thanks to our family and friends living in Victoria for their financial support and the great pair of sprinting spikes.” As a footnote, Keira had no sooner returned from Adelaide when she was again back on the track at the Little Athletics Zone championships and made another record breaking 4.98 metre leap in the high jump.
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