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AT last week’s Australia Day Celebrations, long time Hawks Nest resident, Ian Dunlop was awarded Citizen of the Year within the Hawk Nest Tea Gardens communities. Dale Stubbs took the local Young Citizen of the Year Award. Mr Dunlop, a self-proclaimed, simple country Attorney from Singleton, moved to Hawks Nest in 1996 with his wife and became Treasurer of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHNSLSC) two years later. Despite being a country boy, Ian has been involved in the surf club community most of his life, receiving his Bronze Medallion on 21 January 1950 in Tuncurry. When asked how he felt about the award, Ian told the Myall Coast News, “I got a bit of a surprise actually.” “Some of my surf club comrades knew about it, but none of them let a thing slip.” “Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest is a great community, with lots of really good people, doing really good things.” “I would have thought I would have been very low down on the list of possible recipients.”
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HUNDREDS of students in the area returned to school last week, including 14 excited children who began their first year of school at Bulahdelah Central School. For their parents, the first day can be just as exciting and nerve racking for them as it is for their children. However, these emotions were doubled for some parents, with two sets of twins, Wendy and Lynelle Grills, and Noah and Joseph Whitby, beginning their school journey together. As with most children starting Kindergarten, identical twins Noah
and Joseph were up early on their first day, too excited to stay asleep. Wendy and Lynelle’s parents, Rebecca and Robert, said the girls were also looking forward to the new experiences that school would bring. “They couldn’t wait to come to school,” Rebecca said. “They will go from spending their time playing with dolls and building blocks together to sharing the same class.” While the girls are happy to be starting school and making friends with their classmates, they are just as excited about the more serious side of school. “It’s going to be fun, we get to
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learn,” Wendy said. Lynelle totally agrees with her sister. Primary Deputy Principal Mrs Carol Wills, who welcomed the new students and parents, has had many years’ experience working with Kindergarten during her career. “The best thing about teaching Kindergarten is seeing how much they absorb so quickly,” Mrs Wills said. While starting school will bring many challenges for the children, Mrs Wills said there is a supportive staff and excellent resources to help the students with their educational journey.
“While it may have appeared that your application was submitted online, if you didn’t see a pop-up confirmation and receive an email notification, your application will have not have been received by Council,” said Council’s Community Development Coordinator, Lyndie Hepple. The grants are designed to fund projects that increase social participation and create a sense of community and place, and improve the quality of life for the Great Lakes community. Community groups can apply for up to $2,000. The funding aims to benefit local, not-for-profit organisations or groups, and will not extend to individuals. “The grants are to fund capacitybuilding community projects for an unmet need that preferably involve partnerships or collaboration with other groups,” said Lyndie Hepple. “More information on the specific criteria is detailed on the application form, and we are also available for advice if necessary.” “By extending the application period, we hope to give all groups seeking funding the opportunity to ensure we have their application.” The application form is available from Council’s website: www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au/grants
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By Rebekka CUNNINGHAM THE new school year commenced at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) on Thursday 28 January for classes 1 - 6. Students are another year older, and another year further in their education. Or for some, they may just be starting out their school life. “We are fortunate in Australia that we q LEARNING Seth Rawlings and Kalista-lee Hall. have access to a strong education system, launching positive behavior for learning, that we start fresh each January, with expectations of respect, safety and personal new students, new ideas for the upcoming year, best, teacher quality and developing quality new goals, new courses to teach, and a hope for community relationships. a productive and successful year,” said Principal, In 2016 TGPS anticipates that 21 Mark Clemson. The new school year will build on the projects Kindergarten students will commence at the school. and goals from last year as well as put in place Kindergarten students commenced officially several new ideas. as a group on Monday 1 February. This year the school focus areas will be
ARE you interested in doing something within your local community? The Stroud Showgirl Contest may be for you. Part of being involved with the Stroud Showgirl Contest is about becoming aware of women’s contribution to local rural NSW. The winner will represent Stroud Show Inc at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) 2017 zone finals and could progress to the state finals in Sydney 2017. Expressions of interest are open until Sunday 28 February, 2016. Competition and judging will take place in March if sufficient interest is shown. For more information please contact Maxine on 4994 5160 or Leanne on 0417 658 852.
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By Dave BRAZIER WITH an abundance of sea grass currently present around the Pindimar foreshore, turtle sightings are becoming more frequent for those out on light water craft, and can even be seen from shore bobbing their curious heads out of the water checking out the surroundings. The location and healthy grass beds have been a popular
area for turtles for many years, and it is a theory that young turtles spend their earliest and potentially most vulnerable years floating around the sea grass beds where they do little more than eat and grow. It is also home to some larger species of Sea Turtles, and it was quite saddening to see a rather large one found washed up and deceased on the Pindimar shoreline in early January.
This turtle had significant injuries to the top of its shell and back, and may have been dead for many days prior. It measured nearly 1.5m in length and 600mm in width – surely an ancient aged majestic creature of the sea. The injuries visible on the turtle looked to have been inflicted by a boat motor propeller or similar. Local residents had contacted
Awarded for dedication FROM Page 1 Having served the community for almost 20 years, Ian has been involved in fundraising for the Surf Club and ensuring that everything they do is absolutely transparent so that the local community can have confidence in what they are doing. With the help of other members of the club, Ian has been responsible for re-engineering the way the finances are handled, producing monthly books outlining receipts and payments. At the same ceremony, the Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Dale Stubbs of Tea Gardens, another active member of the Surf Life Saving Club community. “I have watched Dale come a long way since his Nippers Days,” said Ian.
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members from Hunter Wildlife Rescue who then advised the National Parks office at Port Stephens, whom later collected the turtle for investigation and later disposal. Speaking with Myall Coast News, Species Co-Ordinator for Hunter Wildlife Rescue Audrey Koosmen said, “When people find turtles washed up on the beach or shoreline their first reaction is to return the turtle to the water. That isn’t a requirement and should not be done.” “When a turtle beaches itself it’s for a good reason, something is wrong with them.” “If you find a turtle washed up it is recommended you wear gloves or use a towel when handling the turtle and be mindful that some species will bite,” she said. “It’s recommended that the turtle remain wet, by use of a wet towel and be kept in some shade until the National Parks staff arrive and take the turtle away,” said Ms Koosmen. If turtles are located the Port Stephens National Parks should be contacted to investigate or remove the turtle. NPWS can be contacted on 02 4984 8200. For Wildlife enquiries, Hunter Wildlife Rescue may be contacted on 0418 628 483.
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ON Sunday 24 January, a group of males attended the Hawks Nest Golf Club to play golf. After their game they have attended the club house where they have been asked to leave due to their level of intoxication. Upon leaving one male in the group has decided to steal the wall hung fire extinguisher from the foyer before all have entered a vehicle and driven from the scene. The stealing was witnessed and the vehicles registration recorded. Unfortunately their was a digit incorrect and the vehicle could not be identified. Investigations revealed that a mobile phone number had been left whilst booking golf carts. As a result the male has been identified and is to be charged with the stealing of the fire extinguisher.
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WE have certainly hit the ground running this year with many events and projects across our regions. COUNCIL WILL STAND ALONE
SINCE my last column, you will of course have heard the news that the NSW Government has decided Great Lakes Council will be allowed to stand alone. We welcome this decision, as we always believed it was the best way to deliver local government services to the Great Lakes into the future.
Boat back
IN July 2015, a 4.5m runabout was stolen from an address in Winston Hills in Sydney. On 20 January 2016, a 25 year old male from Bulahdelah attempted to register the boat in Tea Gardens. Police were called to the scene where they detained the male. The vessel was seized and returned to Tea Gardens Police Station. The male is to be dealt with possessing stolen goods and enquires are continuing to identify the persons who originally stole the boat in Sydney.
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THERE are some people who quietly give back to the communities which support them and then carry on, without seeking any recognition.
One of them is Aaron Pink, of Pinks Carnival, which comes to Tuncurry every summer to entertain locals and visitors alike. Since 2008, Aaron has
extended an extremely generous offer to host participants from the disability program of Great Lakes Council’s Ageing and Disability Services in a free session at the Carnival. Please support the advertisers within the Myall Coast News Of The Area as they are bringing you your local news each week. And so a group of very excited people enjoyed the thrills and fun of the Carnival on Tuesday 19 January. In recent years, Aaron has also invited other disability services in the Great Lakes area and this year over 100 participants were his guests. Supported by staff and volunteers of services involved, a great evening
was had by all. Aaron and some of his staff walked, chatted and enjoyed time with the participants during the evening. After having a wonderful time on the various rides and winning soft cuddly toys on the sideshows, Aaron provided dagwood dogs, hot chips and drinks all round. The participants who attended all wish to thank Aaron of Pink’s Carnival and his wonderful staff for their time, generosity and a fantastic evening which will not be forgotten.
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IT is always a great celebration of our nation and this year was no exception. The winners of the Great Lakes Australia Day Awards are very deserving of their Awards. We are all inspired by these people in our community, my congratulations to: Citizen of the Year Julie Brady; Young Citizen Ruby Keys; Special Mayors Award Michael Maytom; Sportsperson Dane Jeffery and the Arts Award winners - Nic Parsons, Stephanie Holm and the Lakeside Festival Incorporated. I also congratulate all of the nominees for Australia Day Awards - it is a very high commendation to be recognised in this way for your achievements. We were very fortunate to host our Australia Day Ambassador, Fr Chris Riley, he is an inspiration to all of us. WOMEN’S REFUGE DONATION
I’M extremely proud of all our Council staff. Instead of each employee receiving a very small token as a Christmas gift from Council each year, they elect to donate the whole amount to a worthwhile charity each year. This year they chose the Women’s Shelter and we handed over a cheque for $2,000 last week.
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ABOUT 3pm 26 January, a 35 year old male from Hawks Nest who was partaking in Australia Celebrations at ANZAC Park Tea Gardens became involved in a minor scuffle with other males before being encouraged to leave the park. As he left he has decided to cross Marine Drive in the direction of the Tea Gardens Pool, where he has then thrown a beer bottle into the entrance area of the pool causing the bottle to smash. The entrance was closed for twenty minutes until the remains were cleaned up. The male received a $450 infringement for smashing the bottle. This same male was caught drink driving and in September 2015 was disqualified from driving until March 2016. On 15 January police detected him driving despite his disqualification. He has now been charged with drive whilst disqualified.
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AT 5.30pm 20 January, police received numerous calls about a 25ft yacht near the mouth of the Myall River Tea Gardens. Police responded and located the vessel with the 52 year old male at the helm. He was breath tested which returned a reading well in excess of the legal allowable limit. He was placed under arrest and conveyed to the police station for a breath analysis which returned a reading of 0.215. He was subsequently charged with operate vessel with high range PCA and is to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court in February.
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MEMORIAL: Judy Cavenett and Moya Lovell unveil the memorial plaque.
In honour of Betty Bramble OAM By Daniel SAHYOUN BULAHDELAH Historical Society honoured the memory of founding member Mrs Betty Bramble OAM, at their annual Australia Day celebrations at the Bulahdelah
Courthouse Museum. Mrs Bramble, a much-loved and respected teacher, mentor and volunteer, worked tirelessly in the Bulahdelah and Bungwahl communities until her passing last year.
In recognition and appreciation of Mrs Bramble’s dedication and commitment to the Historical Society, a plaque was unveiled in a garden dedicated to her, by her cousins Judy Cavenett and Moya Lovell during the short
ceremony. Historical Society President Mr Kevin Carter said that the memorial was a fitting tribute to Mrs Bramble’s valuable contribution to the society which she was instrumental in establishing in 1982. “It was important to have a permanent reminder of the contribution she made,” Mr Cater said. “She had an amazing knowledge of the local area, especially the Myall Lakes district.” Following this moving tribute, the crowd enjoyed an Australia Day sausage sizzle, with a variety of salads, slices and damper served. Knowledge of all things Australian was tested in a round of trivia before the Courthouse gardens were transformed into an outdoor cinema. Seated under the stars, the crowd enjoyed a number of films about the Bulahdelah area from the society’s collection. These included the closing of Shultz’s General Store in 2001 and the Mock Debutante Ball from 1992. Mr Cater said the Great Lakes Council provided a small donation towards the successful event with all present enjoying the festivities in memory of Mrs Bramble. “We are grateful for Great Lakes Council’s donation which allowed the event to occur,” Mr Carter said.
Snake moves into the house
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AT 6pm 26 January, police responded to a violent incident in Myall Street Tea Gardens which saw a 22 year old male from Pindimar assaulted in a cowardly attack by four males who were armed with a golf club, skateboard and shovel. The male received multiple injuries and was conveyed to hospital. Four males ranging in age from 17 to 20 have been identified. Charges are expected to be laid in coming days.
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LATE last week, Goetz Schraer, a North Arm Cove resident, found a 2-metre-something Diamond Python living in a flower pot outside of his house. Over the course of a few days, the snake then moved from outside of the house, to inside the bathroom area underneath the sink. As the time went on, Mr Schraer continued to check on the snake and he caught it slithering from underneath the enclosure in the bathroom. “I suspect she may be looking for a safe place to lay eggs,” Mr Schraer told the Myall Coast News in a rather non-bothersome manner. Several hours later, he found that the snake had made its way to the corner of the room, curled up on the floor.
“I am sure that any selfrespecting snake would not like to be lying on cool tiles,” Mr Schraer said. “So I took a suitcase out of the cupboard and laid a towel down inside.” “Sure enough, the next morning I found it inside the suitcase.” “Quickly and carefully, I shut the lid and carried it outside to release it onto the lawn away from the house.” Despite trying to get rid of the snake, not long after letting her go outside, the snake found its way back to the flower pot once again outside of the house. When reporting on the incident, Mr Schraer seemed quite untroubled by the reptile. “The truth is, we like pythons around the house,” Mr Schraer said. “We live on 100 acres and pythons
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are gentle and peaceful reptiles which keep rodents and brown snakes away.” “The awful truth is that some people kill them because they are
scared.” “We love coexisting with these beautiful creatures,” Mr Schraer continued. “Just outside of the house.”
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By Daniel SAHYOUN LION’S Club Volunteers have handed out more than 5,000 cups of tea, coffee and biscuits at the Brown’s Flat Driver Reviver Station during the busy holiday period. Aimed at reducing driver fatigue, the program, operated by the Bulahdelah Lion’s Club in conjunction with the Roads and Maritime Services, encourages travellers to take regular breaks while driving. Lion’s Club volunteer Mrs Carol Tattersall, says the program helps save lives by encouraging people to stop, revive and survive. “Many people travel too long without a break,” she said. “We always encourage them to stop and have a rest and chat.” Mrs Tattersall, along with her husband Les, have been involved with the program for over five years. She said they have everyone from family groups to international backpackers stop at the busy site. “Many people who stop are tired from travelling,” Mrs Tattersall said. “We have had some drivers who were so fatigued they couldn’t even remember the last few kilometres they drove, and we have convinced them to take a break.” Along with helping to improve driver safety, Carol said meeting many interesting people while volunteering was a highlight.
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This has included this year’s Young Australian of the Year winners, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett who stopped for a cup of tea in their bright orange laundry van which earned them this year’s honour. However, Carol said the success of the program is the result of a large team of volunteers, including coordinator, Mrs Judy Dixon. “In any holiday period, the entire club contributes to the program,” Mrs Dixon said. “This includes those who work in the van, to those who clean it, transport it and stock it each day.”
Many travellers donate to the Lion’s Club in appreciation of the service. Mrs Dixon said the donations will be put towards their latest projects, including a Community Activity Park. “Driver Reviver is a great project to be involved in as all the money goes back into the community,” Mrs Dixon said.
MIDCOAST Water’s 30 year plan Our Water Our Future provides a sustainable strategic plan for providing water related services to our community over the coming decades. Members of the community have until Friday 26 February to make a submission on the long term plan which sets out how the water and sewer authority will manage water resources into the future. Our Water Our Future details the issues MidCoast Water expects to face over the coming decades, the options and possible solutions, and it details the five key elements of planning for the future. These elements involve reducing water use, ensuring water quality, securing water supplies, recycling and effluent management, and servicing small villages. The release of the plan for public comment comes after six monthsofcommunityinvolvement and consultation. According to MidCoast Water’s chairperson, Cr Aled Hoggett. Our Water Our Future takes a long view, integrating expertise, experience and technology with community expectations to recalibrate MidCoast Water’s strategy for securing future water supplies. Our Water Our Future was developed in discussion with
regulators, local councils and the community, by a dedicated team of MidCoast Water staff supported by a broad based project reference group. “Our Water Our Future highlights the continued importance of water conservation solutions such as water smart appliances, rainwater tanks and leak management. These will help defer or avert expensive infrastructure projects,” Cr Hoggett explained. “It also shows the need for more pipes, storages and treatment plants=,” he said. “These include the proposed Nabiac Aquifer project that will help secure water supplies in Taree and Great Lakes.” “They also include water storages for Bulahdelah, Stroud and Gloucester and a further focus on increasing the reuse of treated wastewater,” said Mr Hoggett. “At the same time MidCoast Water will continue our investigation of a second storage dam for the Manning water supply scheme and look at options for indirect potable reuse of treated wastewater.” Members of the community are encouraged to have their say on the plan during the public exhibition period, which closes at 5pm on Friday 26 February. Submissions can be made online or via mail.
Children’s author takes on Role Model role By Rebekka CUNNINGHAM NERONG children’s book Author, Bev Brooker has accepted a volunteer position as a Role Model for the National Organisation, Books in Homes. Formed in 2001, Books in Homes, quite simply encourages children to read. Schools from remote and low socioeconomic areas can apply to be in the program. Children are given a list of books from which they choose three titles. At book choosing assemblies, Role Models speak about their journey of being an author and they have the honour of presenting the
selected books to the children for them to keep at home. Since 2010, Bev has written, illustrated, self-published and marketed three books including ‘Trish’s Wish’, ‘Let’s Fly with Grant and Sly’ and ‘You’re a Star, Oscar’ in order to raise money for charity projects. To date, Booklove has given $37,560 to volunteers to use in over 65 projects around the World, some of which are ongoing. Projects include but are not limited to the Children’s Education Program at Monica Memorial in Kenya; an orphanage for deaf and dumb children, a school, a birthing
centre and an orphanage for babies who are abandoned in Bali; and building a school in rural Cambodia. Booklove was able to cover the cost of the foundations and the frame for the walls and roof. This project was finished by a group of Americans and the school is now open. Booklove donate books to school libraries, to children in orphanages and to volunteers who teach English. Seventeen schools in North Pentecost Island, Vanuatu with limited resources received books to be used as school readers. “We like to assist in making long term projects self-sustainable,” says
Bev. “Sewing machines provide a good source of income for places like Cambodia and Vanuatu.” Bev raises most of the money through guest speaking at organisations such as Probus, Rotary, Lions and Church groups. Funds are also raised at fundraising events for larger projects and they also often receive cash donations. Books priced at $8.95 are for sale at Tillermans, The Salty Dog at Coolongolook and by contacting bev@bookloveaust.com.au
q AUTHOR: Bev Brooker, new Role Model for Books in Homes.
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THE 2016 Bulahdelah Bass Bash returns to the Myall River on 13 and 14 February, bigger and better than ever. Heavy rain during recent weeks has turned the Myall River muddy, but Fishing Club organisers are confident the river will clear in time for the competition. Now in its 24th Year, Secretary Brett Shultz says the event is expected to be very popular. “It is a great event for the community as everyone can come and have a bit of fun,” he said. “Lots of past residents of Bulahdelah always come back for the event and it is a great opportunity for many community members to have a reunion.” Individuals who wish to participate in the event can register
at the weigh site on the riverbank from 4pm Friday afternoon. Camping is permitted in the area at all times, and should food and drink be required, they will be also available from the event HQ. The weekend will have plenty of events to keep everyone busy, with the famous Bass Bash ball kicking the weekend off to a great start, with the band “Secret Society” making an appearance at the Bulahdelah Bowling Club from 8pm Friday night, while novelty events will be held throughout the Bass Bash to keep junior anglers entertained for hours. Please remember that all caught bass are to be kept in good condition, and are to be released after being recorded at the weigh site. For more information please contact Club President Darren Carrall at 0419996930 or Secretary Brett Shultz at 0418664531.
COMPOSER and Pianist, Michael Harvey is booked to entertain local audiences in a special Valentine’s Day Concert, on Sunday 14 February at St Stephen’s Hall in Witt St, Tea Gardens. Michael has written a new show for the occasion, with a repertoire featuring a great mix of music. “The Music is sourced from the Beatles to Beethoven,” Mr Harvey told Myall Coast News. “There’s a patriotic tribute to two great Australian songs, expressing the love of our nation,” he said. Michael will share many anecdotes of the lives and loves of the composers of these songs, which make up the soundtrack of our lives. Michael Harvey is a classicallytrained pianist with an extensive background in Adult Contemporary
and Pop-Rock music, as well as the Classics and some cool swing Jazz. For many years he was one of Australia and New Zealand’s most sought-after Musical Director/ Pianists, playing and conducting for many of our entertainment icons, including Peter Allen, Julie Anthony, Rob Guest, Barry Crocker, John Rowles, Kamahl. He was also pianist/accompanist for many International Celebrities such as Neil Sedaka, Cleo Laine, David Frost and Australia’s own, Hugh Jackman. Tickets are $15, which includes a complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival and also a donation to the St Stephen’s Hall Fund. Tickets can be purchased by phoning Donna Howarth on 0429 594 774.
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Restaurant in Mangus Street Nelson Bay at 11.45am with our return journey booked on the 3.00pm ferry from Nelson Bay. For attendance please call 4997 9770 by Friday, 19 February. At this stage our lunch in March will be on the 18th at Mumms on the Myall, Tea Gardens.
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MY 18 year old son was recently issued a whopping $330 fine for having our dog on Burgess beach. He was of course in the wrong, but a fine of that much is excessive. He works to put himself through university and is a good young bloke. I don’t like what Forster has become, minor offences like this should incur a smaller fine. My parents are retirees and they have to bring in their letterbox every night to avoid the local drunken idiots who come home drunk regularly, are they ever fined? We won’t spend our holiday money in Forster anymore, Nelson Bay is closer and they have no electronic parking sensors either. Howard Neely
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WHETHER to celebrate a special birthday or just a get together these lovely ladies who live locally and have been friends for many years recently enjoyed a delicious lunch at Tillermans Restaurant. The catch up after the Christmas festivities led to lots of laughter and chatter which could be heard far and wide. Good food, served by hosts Kerry and Peter, good wine, great company at a lovely venue ensured an enjoyable day for all. Pam Brooks, Tea Gardens
Over sixties lunch group plan JANUARY was a huge success for our first ‘Over Sixties’ lunch for 2016 with 27 ladies in attendance. We are off to Nelson Bay on 26 February, via the 9.30am Blue -Ferry leaving from Tea Gardens wharf. Lunch is at the Baroque Café/
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Wednesday 27/1/2016 Ladies Day Winner- T.L Ireland R/Up- B.Gordon Thursday 28/1/2016 Veteran’s Golf Winner- D.Webster R/Up- D.Gordon Saturday 30/1/2016 Stroke- Monthly Mug Men’s winner- J.Graham R/Up- D.Brown Ladies Winner- T.L.Smith R/Up- D.Graham NTP- 8th- T.Stellema Jackpot 6th- G.Harvey
WEDNESDAY twilight bowls was won by Wendy Grainger, Glen Grainger and Mick Worth with a + 6. Runners up with +2 Richard Laughton, Ron Hourn and Rob Taylor. There was no Jackpot bowls on Saturday due to the playing of an in house pennant trial. 31/1/16 Sunday saw the final of the club fours being played between two evenly matched teams. And in a very good close game the champion fours team for 2016 are Guy Rowe, Ralph Turnbull, Peter Mostyn and skip - Graeme Chapman. Chappy has been playing for 30 years and this is the first major championship he has won. He won the minor singles in 2007 but this is his BIG WIN. Well done Chappy and now that you have broken the drought the flood gates should open. We should not forget the runners up who put up some stiff opposition and went down by 4 shots. Paul Shultz, Ken Towers, who turned 71 on the day, John Bartyn and skip Grant Bidgood. The final score was 16 shots to 12. Later in the day we had a first round game of championship pairs between Chris (the jockey) Whalan, Shane Reed and there opposition Mick Sackley and Mick Worth. In another very close game Chris and Shane got over the line by one shot 23 to 22.
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28/1/2016 18 Hole Stableford 1. Roger Humphries 39 c/b 2. David Rimmer 39 3. Kevin Williams 38 c/b 4. Roger Sykes 38 Balls to. 30 c/b
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FROM Page 12 Sharks bowling was tight and feilders were focused holding Easts to 2/66 after 20 overs, best with the ball C Bramston and B Nott both taking a wicket. C Grade Sharks- VS - Tilegra Sharks bowled first and were on the attack from the first over having Tilegra 6/62 at the 22 over drinks break and bowling Tilegra out for 10/70, Sharks fielding is improving each week. Best with the ball T King 4/12 C Grimshaw 2/7 W Smith 2/17 J Barry and M Woolard taking a wicket each. Sharks batting started steady, Tilegra with some handy bowlers. Sharks falling short, bowled out 10/67. Captain Nathan Grimshaw up beat with the result with so many young player playing, Sharks have now put 3 very competitive games against the top teams. B GRADE - Sharks 9/74 defeated by Gresford 1/77. Best with the bat N Johnson 20 B Styles 13 G James 12. Best with the ball M Johnson 1/22. A Grade -No results recorded.
BOWLS FROM Page 12 The “nail-biter” of the round was the 25-24 win recorded by Vic Garlick and Stewart Sturrock over Graeme Watkins and Anthony Grant. Close! In The Newcastle District Bowling Association Championship
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EYE IN: Mixed doubles team, Geoff Smith and Luke Boyd proudly show their hand after doubles win.
Four way play-off win DARTS Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD
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THE social darts competition was held on Thursday evening , 28 January. Luke Boyd and Geoff Smith played in a four way play off to win the mixed doubles format for the night.
The mixed doubles runner up team were Trevor Peirson and Mary Britton. The ladies highest score achieved for the evening was 125 points, scored by Marion Smith. Trevor Peirson played well to score 100 points for the night and win the mens highest score for the evening.
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THURSDAY 28 January: We celebrated Australia Day with perfect weather for BBQs and fun for all. Hope everyone had a wonderful time. Unlike today. The Club Pairs Championship Final was due to take place today, but once again Mother Nature decided differently and turned on the rain. Our finalist and social bowlers turned up hoping that the rain would ease, but it was not to be, and the day was cancelled.
Fours, the 2016 Club Fours Champions, Richard Lee Jeff Baker, Sean Mearrick and Paul Syron won their first round match at Boolaroo against Alder Park but went down to Belmont in their second game 19-20. Unlucky! January 31: It was hot and fine with a nice north-easterly sea breeze when the semi-finals of the Club Minor Pairs was contested
q COMPETE: Lorraine Harvey, Vicki Rankin taking on Lynne Green and Nola Jackson. Let’s hope that next Tuesday will see the finals of the Championship take place with Vicki Rankin and Lorraine Harvey competing against Lynn Green and Nola Jackson. Good luck to both teams. Our Pennant sides are in need of some practice as the Pennant season kicks off on 10 March. today. Garry Wynne and Graham Kelly enjoyed a bye in the first round and were spoiling for a fight with Vic Garlic and Stewart Sturrock. They got one! It was “cat-and-mouse” all the way and at the 21st end the game went in to extra time with scores tied at 22-22. The 22nd end changed hands
We are all really looking forward to some exciting and interesting results from our teams. The Country Club recruitment drive is on for Saturday 6 February at 9.30 am. It would be a good time to introduce your friends and family to our great game.
a few times and with last bowls to play Stewart badly needed a conversion. It did not happen and Garry and Graham staggered across the line 23-22. A great match! In the remaining game, Henk Faber and Leigh Hunt left their “A” game at home and succumbed to a relentless attack from Neil Kibble and Merv Mills. Neil and Merv
WEDNESDAY Mens Stableford A. Grade G. Sutcliffe 41 Pts B. Grade K. Horne 38 Pts Wednesday Ladies Stableford Winner C. Guest 45 Pts Wednesday 2BBB Winners K. Horne & A. NcGuinn Saturday Mens Stableford A. Grade W. Gorton 40 Pts B. Grade M. Cunningham 39 Pts C. Grade J. Lashwood 43 Pts C/B Saturday Ladies Stableford Winner H. Bradley 42P{ts Saturday Mens 2BBB Winners F. Bennett & W. Gorton 49 Pts C/B Sunday Mens Stableford Winner J. McDonald 42 Pts Sunday Ladies Stableford Winner V. McGregor 38 Pts Sunday 2BBB Winners V. & P. McGregor 47 Pts were quick out of the blocks and established an early lead. The expected counter-attack just did not happen and the more the game progressed, the greater the lead became. The players called it a day on the 18th end with Neil and Merv recording a 28-6 score line. The final will be played next Saturday. Good luck to both teams!
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JANUARY 27: A good field contested the Wednesday Nominated Triples today in fine, but windy, conditions. Warren Gooley, Tom Parkinson and Keith Smith had two solid wins to record +25 but only managed third. Vic Garlick, Bob Skewes and Kevin Williams had a tough game going out managing a 13-13 draw but came home over the top of their second opponents winning 25-9. Their aggregate score of +31 gave them second place but it was the team of John Dubois, making a welcome return home, Ron Green and Danny Johnson that took first place and the money when they posted a +35. Well done! January 29: Friday
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Jackpot Pairs was contested with 24 players taking the green in fine, hot and humid conditions. The biggest margin was used to determine the overall winner for the day. This was recorded by Bill Moon and Doug Naylor on +23. Second place was the team of Bruce Gaegler (visitor), and Neil Kibble on +18 from Vic Garlic and Mick Hall (visitor), on +16. The number 15 was drawn out and the jackpot was not won. January 30: The first round of the Club Minor Pairs was played today in hot and humid weather. The team of Neil Kibble and Merv Mills had no trouble in defeating Terry Munright and Ken McKeown 24-9. Similarly Henk Faber and Leigh Hunt accounted for David Garcia and John Adam in an untidy game 22-14.
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UNDER 10’s - vs Eastern Suburbs Sharks bowled first and were off to go a good start getting 2 wickets. James McCarthy was a star again with the bat, hitting a wonderful 6. For our first game back after the holidays our team put up a very strong effort. Even though we didn’t get the win on the day, all the kids had a great game, showing lots of enthusiasm. UNDER 12’s - VS Clarence Town - Sharks bowled first Clarence town batted strongly 7/115 best with the ball z Watt 3/7 M Long 2/10 and T Mcinerney L Groot with a wicket each. Sharks batting was a hard slog with Clarence Town bowling very tight holding the Sharks to 2/42 after the allotted overs. UNDER 13’s - VS Seaham - Seaham 3/104 Defeated Sharks 3/98. UNDER 15’s - VS Eastern Suburbs Sharks losing the toss and sent into bat Sharks batted strong being 3/66 at the 12 over drinks break, the over rate was slow with only 20 over being bowled in the allotted time 8/120, best with the bat A Bills 51 retired,M Banister 13. CONTINUED Page 8
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