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Mayoral Scholarship award winners

By Rachael VAUGHAN

THREE Medowie young people were recipients of the recently awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships.

Anneka Zerbes, Sarah Swainson and Lachlan White were chosen this year,

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based on their academic performance and community involvement.

Applicants apply online, and then are shortlisted and interviewed by a panel of judges about their academic results, community involvement, strengths and career thoughts and plans.

Anneka, Sarah and Lachlan all attended Medowie Public School, growing up together,

before all heading off to separate secondary schools.

Anneka attended St Francis Xavier College, Sarah went to Irrawang High School and Lachlan attended Irrawang High School until Year 10, before moving to Merewether High to complete years 11 and 12.

Winners of the

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By Rachael VAUGHAN IT was a packed house at the Medowie Community Centre last week for the Youth Mental Health Forum 2017.

This event was proudly hosted by the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel.

Students from all local high schools were invited, along with mental health stakeholders and representatives.

Attendees were asked to discuss the key recommendations from the mental health study ordered

by Caring for Our Port Stephens Youth (COPSY), funded by the Port Stephens Council and the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network.

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MEDOWIE this week said goodbye to one of its finest, most influential, communityminded residents.

Born in 1937 in Carlton, Victoria, Arthur Magrath was the doting husband to his beloved Beryl, loving father to eight sons, adored grandfather to nine grandchildren and much loved great-grandfather to three little ones.

Pastor Arthur came to live in Medowie in 1990 and was the Senior Minister of Medowie Assembly of God Church for twenty-five years until his retirement on 12 April 2015.

Whilst in Medowie, Pastor Arthur’s heartfelt desire was to show people that God cares for them and so does the Church. He wanted to practically show that love to a world that needs Jesus and did this by opening an Opportunity Knocks (pre-loved clothing – registered charity) in the year 2000, running Work for the Dole projects and running Computers for Seniors programs.

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University, completing a Bachelor of Nursing.

She hopes to someday work as a paramedic, or within ER traumatology.

Anneka told News Of The Area, “The application process was a great experience and I learnt a lot” “The professional interview experience gave me great insight and practice with future interviews and life situations.”

Lachlan White is also studying at Newcastle University, and is completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, whilst also competing at an elite level in sailing.

Lachlan told News Of The Area, “I was honoured to be accepted as a recipient in the Mayoral Scholarships.”

“The experience was a lot of fun, and I

have put my scholarship to good use for University texts and training costs for Sailing.”

The Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships are awarded yearly.

You can find information on the applications opening toward the end of 2017 on the Port Stephens Council Website.

When a person lived a humble and benevolent life that affected many, what could be the most kind and approriate thing to do than to give honor and to remember the kindness and good deeds.

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scholarship were awarded $2,000 to spend on items for their education or career path.

Sarah now attends Newcastle University, where she is studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries, with a view to doing a Master of Teaching and be involved in the Creative Arts.

Sarah told News Of The Area, “The Mayoral Scholarships are a wonderful initiative by Council, benefiting young people from all walks of life.”

“It has given all recipients the same opportunities for University or life past high school, giving us a leg up with textbooks, that can be so hard”.

Anneka Zerbes is attending Newcastle

provide long life food, bread, fruit and vegetables along with food parcels for emergency relief assistance.

The team at Food Way also cook meals that are given away to those in need, plus provide other welfare assistance to those struggling financially.

In between these endeavours, Arthur was the Chaplain for the Fire Brigade and was on the Police Advisory Committee for some time.

He also helped empty the charity clothing collection bins, ran the Church office, preached, lead Church

praise and worship, set up halls and still managed to find time to chat to anyone who wanted to talk.

Arthur was a family man and loved nothing better than to have his family around him or chat on the phone to them.

Some of his happiest days were spent at family gatherings reminiscing about stories of old times.

Many people today are thankful for Pastor Arthur’s spiritual influence, his love and support, which has positively affected their life.

We leave you with Arthur’s own words

he spoke to us during a News Of The Area interview in August last year.

“Please allow me just one more liberty. My special thanks go to my family for their support and assistance, as do my thanks to Adam Cook and his wife Lisa who have taken over much of my work.”

“I am gone from this work, but there is still much to be done.”

“Know when to run, when to rest, and when to stop and encourage others instead.”

We thank you Arthur, for giving your all to the people of Medowie.

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motivating the students to speak up and speak out.

Nic Newling lived through the experience of suffering with a mood disorder throughout high school and losing his brother to suicide.

He has since dedicated himself to changing the way mental illness is addressed in schools, workplaces, and communities. Nic has reached millions of people through television, live talks, radio, print, online, documentaries, and eHealth programs.

Students worked hard during the busy, informationfilled day, and came up with invaluable insights.

Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel representative Mahaylia Soars told News Of The Area, “Mental Health is

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more than 10,000 children and young people aged 12-24 years in the Port Stephens Local Government Area.

The research team found that the the study highlighted the most common issues for young people are anxiety, depression and drug use.

The forum had a guest speaker, Nic Newling, speak to the attendees, delivering an impassioned speech and

so very important.”

“Whilst it is becoming more socially acceptable to talk about these things, we need to keep working hard to ensure this comfortability to ask for support continues.”

“I want all young people to feel confident about speaking out about their mental health, and asking for help if they need it,” she said.

For anyone interested in joining the Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel, they are always looking for new members.

Please contact Ryan Mouthaan Port Stephens Council Community Development and Engagement officer, at ryan. mouthaan@portstephens. nsw.gov.au.

q Ryan Mouthaan from Port Stephens Council, Guest speaker Nic Newling, and Youth Advisory panel representatives Adrian Solomons, Mahaylia Soars and Renae Andrews in the packed forum.

Mounds turned into eyesore

By Rachael VAUGHAN

MEDOWIE residents will be familiar with the landscaped mounds at the roundabout entrance to Medowie on Medowie and Richardson Roads.

The history behind the Campvale landscape mounds goes back to October 2012 when members of our Tidy Towns committee expressed concerns about untidy looking entrances into our community with piles of road building materials, litter, bulky goods rubbish and cars for sale all over the intersection corners.

Councillor Geoff Dingle said he approached Peter Murray who was the Port Stephens Council Assets manager at the time and he agreed the Tidy Towns committee could plan to build boomerang style mounds in appropriate locations on the North East and North West corners.

They started with the smaller mound on the North East corner, building a core, then overlaying with topsoil and then mulch.

q The tidy towns team on one of the mounds at the entrance to Medowie.

q Members of the Medowie tidy towns crew with the built up, established mounds.

The Tidy Towns purchased plants from the Ngioka nursery and commenced planting.

Geoff Dingle told News Of The Area, “The mounds have been a big hit and we get lots of positive comments from

locals and visitors.”

“However, it has been a real struggle to establish good plant coverage when battling massive loss of plants from thieves, vandalism, damage from four wheel drives, interference from Ausgrid

and their contractors digging up our plantings and parking equipment and concrete poles all over our efforts.”

“With no water on site, we have struggled to establish plants and the extreme hot weather and exposed nature

of the site has taken its toll,” he said.

Despite all these efforts to stymie them, Medowie Tidy Towns has valiantly persisted, and feel they are gradually winning.

The mounds are slowing getting where they want them, to be reasonably self-sustaining with moderate pruning and weed management.

Councillor Dingle said, “We are now commencing negotiation with Hunter

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“First impressions are always important and as proud members of the Medowie community, Medowie Tidy Towns believe that if the entrance to our community looks tidy and cared for, then this sets the tone for both visitors and residents alike.”

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MEDOWIE is a long way from Iran, but for one local family, the annual Persian New Year is an ideal opportunity to celebrate their traditional culture.

On entering the house, a visitor is greeted by a table set up with a table of traditional items that act as good wishes for the year ahead.

The traditional Iranian festival of spring, Nowruz, is known as the start of the New Year for Iranians and other peoples who celebrate the Persian New Year such as Iraq, India, and Afghanistan.

The start of the New Year also signals the end of the dreary winter.

Although not spring in Australia at this time of the year, the cultural element of the celebration is important for Iranians who live outside their home country.

Medowie resident Mr Nima Nikfarjam told Medowie News Of The Area, “I still like to have my tradition, to have my kids learn a bit of my

of the current members have been associated with at the centre.

This year’s committee consists of President Geoff Dingle, Secretary Terry Corcoran, Treasurer Margot Turner, Advisory members Pauline Avery and Ken Sewell, support member

original culture.”

“Knowing where their father comes from is important.”

In the region, the Australian Iranian Community of Newcastle celebrated on Saturday, 11 March at Civic Park.

Although the activities were fewer than previous years, there was still excitement about the event with food stalls, activities for children, and entertainment for the people in attendance.

Mr Nikfarjam said, “At this event, Iranians, Afghans, Kurds, Turks and whoever celebrates Nowruz get together and dance, sing and eat.”

“My family and I participated in last year’s event and it was a good day.”

The celebration also includes visiting relatives, receiving gifts, singing and dancing, prayer, spring cleaning the house known as ‘khoneh takooni’ or ‘shaking the house’.

Mr Nikfarjam added, “Families meticulously wash

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Nadia Petrie and Caretaker Kevin Tomlinson.

The Committee has been working hard and has completed a number of updates and improvements to this important community facility.

They have just recently replaced the playground

security fencing and installed projections screens in the main halls and office area.

In the past twelve months, they have upgraded the sand pit and cover, installed new disability access ramps, upgraded paths, resurfaced the front entrance car park and installed solar panels to reduce our energy bill.

They have replaced the old air conditioner with more energy efficient air conditioners in the front office areas and upgraded carpets to all office areas.

They are also in the process of getting quotes to upgrade one of two kitchens and are preparing to upgrade window furnishings throughout the hall.

Medowie community centre is the best and busiest example of a multifunction community facility in Port Stephens, with 50 plus user groups booking and using the facilities every month.

It supports disability

groups, community and Council sponsored playgroups and is the permanent location for our community nurse taking care of the health of newborns and their mothers and caregivers.

Geoff Dingle told News Of The Area, “The days when groups operated and managed their own halls is long gone with costs far exceeding benefits.”

“We keep our costs low so everyone has the opportunity to use the facilities.”

Despite rumours that there are no available bookings slots, this is not the case.

With two halls and two fully equipped kitchens, two sets of amenities, a committee function room and three office spaces, Kevin Tomlinson, the centre caretaker, is always able to take care of new enquiries for bookings.

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greet the coming spring.”

In addition, going outdoors for picnics is a big part of the celebrations, and is an opportunity for families

to congregate.

Spending time outdoors is a major focus for the festival as it is, after all, a celebration of spring.

Celebrate the Persian Way rugs, windows, curtains and repair furniture.”

“They throw out or donate old household goods and purchase new clothing to

q Sitting at the prepared Persian New Year table is Nasrin Aminakbari, Nima Nikfarjam, Erica Nikfarjam, with children Bernadette and Christopher.

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The initiative consists of at-risk youth being collected from home before school starts to take part in a boxing training session.

The sessions are conducted by local police officers from various sections including general duties, youth liaison officers, detectives, water police and highway patrol.

The aim is to develop a stronger relationship between those in law enforcement and those deemed to be at risk of breaking the law or disengaging from formal education.

Port Stephens Commander Superintendent Chris Craner is a big supporter of the initiative.

“This project gave the youth and local police a chance to build relationships in a relaxed environment and

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not in a crisis situation,” Supt Craner told News of the Area.

So, when Supt Craner took a holiday to Cape Town and saw his long-time friend Horatius Feni conducting a similar initiative for the same reasons, he knew he could help.

In next to no time, Supt Craner coordinated donations from Port Stephens Senior Management Team, Northern Region and Bowies

Boxing to raise AUD$300 to purchase six sets of boxing gear plus a $100 gift voucher to a local boxing store for his friends group to use.

Despite being half a world away, it just goes to show that although we may have our differences, our core values of caring for our young people and striving to give them the best future are wonderfully much the same.

q Youth and Police get into boxing training and strengthen their relationship in the community.

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q Meryl relaxing after her Tuesday trek.

Shaving waist length

By Simone JOHNSON TWELVE-year-old Medowie resident Brooke Nicholson will be shaving her waistlength hair as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.

Her original goal of raising $250 for blood cancer research was reached within her first day of signing up, and she has now raised $450.

The shave helps provide vital research into lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma, with blood cancer being the third most common type of cancer-related death in Australia.

It has claimed more lives than breast cancer or melanoma.

Brooke told News Of The Area, “I decided to shave my

head because we had a family member who had blood cancer.”

“I’m excited now to do it but I think I’ll get very nervous when the time comes to shave my hair,” she said.

Brooke also wants to donate her hair to be turned into a wig for cancer survivors who have lost theirs during their treatment process.

The shave will take place at Marketplace Raymond Terrace on 16 March at

REMEMBER your high school history classes?

If you do, you may very well recall the epic story of The Great Trek.

This event forms part of the history of South Africa.

The Dutch (Boer) settlers trekked some 650km to get away from the British.

It didn’t really work for them as it resulted in wars with Britain.

Australia, as part of the then British Empire sent a military contingent to back up Mother England.

Tilligerry has its own 12.30pm.

Other locals will also be having their heads shaved on the day.

“Please sponsor me to give Aussie families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need,” Brooke said.

Donations can be made until the end of June at World’s Greatest Shaves’ web page and searching ‘Brooke Nicholson’.

trekkers but they are not running away from anybody.

They actually walk in circles.

Some eight years ago and working under the umbrella of the Heart Foundation, the group began to walk around the peninsula to improve their fitness.

Some chose short circuits, others went medium distance and the ultra keen did the hard yards.

They timed their runs to finish together at the same time in the RSL car park.

Today, there are two options: On Tuesdays, at 8am, the trekkers start their walk from

the RSL car park and finish back there one hour later.

Some then drive to the Lemon Tree foreshore for coffee at ‘Amalies’.

The Thursday group starts out from the Lemon Tree waterfront at 8am and an hour later returns to have coffee and a chat at ‘Amalies or ‘brunch’ at ‘Poyer’s.’

“It’s really all about interaction with other positive forward looking people.” We also have ‘Walk Away’ days in other parts of the district,” long time trekker Meryl Kerslake said.

Put your finger on the pulse by ringing Barry Green on 04 382 03617 or Meryl on 04 474 98262.

They will give you all the details.

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Illegal boat Crackdown

By Geoff WALKER IN a shire wide foreshore audit Port Stephens Council is currently removing illegal dinghies and abandoned boats from the beaches.

“The area of Corlette has already been done with a very large number of craft being removed to the Council Works Depot,” Councillor Steve Tucker said.

“If they are unclaimed after two months they are then given over to the Salamander Recycling Centre,” he said.

“Boats in a sound seaworthy condition or ones which can easily be repaired are then gifted

q Steve Tucker: Big beach clean up coming soon.

To merge with Dungog, that is the question

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ask the people of Medowie this week’s question: “Now that the merger with Newcastle Council is off the table, what are your thoughts

to the men’s shed. They in turn can do them up, sell them and use the funds for the ongoing running costs of their shed.”

Council will give the owners of the boats on the beaches fair warning by a highly visible sticker placed on the hull.

“The Tilligerry foreshore will be subject to an audit and a clean up in the very near future,” Cr Tucker said.

“In some areas such as the beach at Henderson Park, the public can hardly move due to the number of small boats on the sand.

That’s going to change and the sooner the better.”

on the Port Stephens Council suggestion that we merge voluntarily with Dungog Shire Council?”

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q Cr Chris Doohan “There are some incredible advantages to this merger. A lot of factors haven't been made common knowledge.Most importantly the offer, and it is only that, an offer, is morally the right thing to do.

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q Ryan Palmer “We need to look after Port Stephens first. “We’ve got so many things we need to work on before we starting worrying about Dungog on top of that.”

No

“Crazy Idea. “We have Port Stephens residents that need our support, and need improvements, and we want to add another area to look after?”

No

q Mayor Bruce MacKenzie “We fought to merge with Dungog last year and I stand by that proposal today.

A merge of our two councils will futureproof Port Stephens, by increasing us in scale and capacity; it is a popular decision with residents, and brings together likeminded communities.

q Cr Geoff Dingle q Desmond Maslen

q Lisa Connors.

“Councils have so many responsibilities now there is no doubt that the future is in bigger councils who have the scale and capacity to engage with government and represent their areas effectively. But we don’t want mergers imposed by Macquarie Street. A Port Stephens and Dungog merger would be a merger of like -minded areas to create a harmonious whole big enough to have our voice heard where it counts. ”

“We can’t afford it! “No money is on the table for the voluntary merger, and Dungog would come with up to 50 million in roadworks and our roads still need a lot of work before we look after their roads.”

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q Paul Burford. Central Health Alliance.

“Not a good idea.” “They’d be crazy to do it because there’s work to do here first.”

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o you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help.

Jasminda will be responding to questions from our three News Of The Area papers on a rotating basis. Send your concerns to Jasminda care of edit@mcnota.com.au and include your title, initials and suburb.

Hi Jasminda,

With all the talk about reduced penalty rates in the catering industries and how the employers will be able to employ more staff I don’t think on the whole that this will happen. You would think on the lines of paying less wages to their staff they would cut out all together the surcharges that they impose on Sundays and Public Holidays either upfront or hidden. I am of the opinion the staff numbers will remain the same as the surcharges will. I will wait and see if there’s any changes.

JC, Tanilba Bay Dear JC, In order to answer your question (which was more of a statement or opinion, but hey, I’m up for a challenge) I drove to my favourite restaurant to do some undercover research.

As always, the service was impeccable.

There was a young staff member there who was so professional that she should not only control food and beverage operations, but potentially the entire country.

I am confident her high-level diplomacy skills, energy and persuasive ability would run rings around many executives.

She doesn’t sweat, she sparkles.

She reinvents swine froth into pork belly foam and dodgy apple pie into tart aux pommes.

Now I’m not sure what this young lady earns, probably not a lot, and yet she sashays past tables, flings serviettes like a bullfighter, cracks pepper over main meals with aplomb and makes you feel, just for a few short hours, that it is worth dropping your entire weekly pay for a three course meal. Now that’s talent.

But to your letter. Will surcharges come down with penalty rate reductions?

By that stage of your letter, I was on my third glass of red, care of Ms Hospitality 2017, and therefore any ability to think critically was somewhat compromised.

So I don’t know, in short, if surcharges will come down or if more staff will be employed, but I did have a wonderful night. I may be poorer in the back pocket, but I’m experientially richer, and for that, JC, I thank you.

q Desmond Maslen, standing for Mayor and Councillor on 9 September.

By Rachael VAUGHAN THE next Mayoral candidate in our News Of The Area local election coverage is Medowie family man Desmond Maslen.

Des’s family has been a part of the Port Stephens area

for a long time, with his father growing up at Bobs Farm, and his Mother’s side of the family hailing from Raymond Terrace, once residing in the two storey building near the old Raymond Terrace swimming pool.

Des is married with three

children, and one grandchild.

Des told News Of The Area, “I, like most people, had little interest in the day to day running of our local council and only gleaned my opinion of what was being done by the same old ‘what I saw in the paper or heard in the pub’ and ‘did it affect me’ approach.”

“That was until such time as ‘it did affect me’ came into play with a proposed sand mine two doors up the road from my property on Cabbage Tree Road and I attended a council meeting.”

“My god, what an eye opener that was, within ten minutes I had made up my mind that I must do something here,” he said.

Further council meeting attendances reinforced Des’s desire to run for council.

“I must say that I am very pleased to see that the Medowie Progress Association has been able to form into a fantastic conduit for people to get their ideas into council.”

Snookered Solutions

By Geoff WALKER

DO you find yourself ‘snookered’? In a bit of a rut with each day the same as the last?

Is the highlight of your day a visit by the mailman or a friendly chat with a shopkeeper?

If this is the case, Tanilba Senior Citizens Centre might just open up your world to interesting and engaging possibilities – something to wake for with eager anticipation.

The centre goes back some 43 years when a tin shed (an old roadside shop) was given over for the use by the town’s seniors.

Since then it has been rebuilt, extended and modified. The gardens have ‘home and away’ basis.

All enquiries should be directed to Brian Thompson on: 040 9452 887.

just been refurbished and look beautiful.

“We are in no way prescriptive,” President Sue McDonnell said.

“Currently, we offer cards, indoor bowls, line dancing, indoor bowls and movies.

There is also a large library and a full sized billiard table in our annexe.”

“Some people just like to sit and chat in a friendly informal atmosphere and have a cup of tea,” she said.

“It’s all about moving with the times. We are all ears when it comes to innovation.

As long as members support a new activity, we will put it on.”

So, there you have it: It’s up to you to help yourself. Got any ideas? Bungee jumping from the rafters? A pub quizz?

You can also track them down at their Facebook page: mallabula panther senior

q Sue Mc Donnell all cued up and looking for a snooker partner.

Badminton, perhaps some advanced computer games?

All possibilities will be considered. Remember, if you don’t use it you lose it.

Panthers on the Prowl

By Geoff Walker

MALLABULA Panthers Rugby League Club has returned in full force for the 2017 season.

The juniors will field 10 sides and the seniors are back with an open men’s team and a women’s NRL tag team.

Opportunities still exist for players to register with the juniors in all teams from the under sixes through to the under 14s.

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q Panthers Whare Kuru flanked by Rai Dittmer and Gus Waters with Tak Kuru. Whare and Gus made the cut for the Hunter representative U11 trials.

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Contact Sue on 49823648 for details or check out the sign in front of the building down by the foreshore in Tanilba Road.

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Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Currently the club will field 10 sides and the first trial game is set for 26 March at Raymond Terrace.

More details can be had from Dean Gordon on: 0417 238 270 or by visiting: mallabula panthers Jrlfc on Facebook.

Larger than usual crowds are expected to for the club’s double act of the open men’s and the women’s NRL tag side.

These comp games will follow one another of a Saturday afternoon on a

“With this in mind, one of my first initiatives is to investigate where everyone can log into a community web page and have a say on what matters in their area, even a simple yes or no poll on subjects will be of great assistance to the decision making process.”

“Knowledge is the key to success and the larger the number of people informing us of what is important, the better we as a council can deliver what is needed.

Des promises a close involvement with our local state member in gaining a much needed high school in Medowie, and has a desire to see a better police presence here in Medowie.

He also plans to reinstate the live streaming of council meetings as a must.

“We need to be a transparent council, everyone deserves to know exactly what is going on.”

“We need balanced growth in Medowie, increasing numbers of residents must be combined with increased services,” he said.

Outright winner: Jim Caddy 70 R/up: Ian Langdon 72 Bonus points winner: John Woolley R/up: R. Chislett 8 ball winners Ntp 4th (A) A. Cowie (B) G. Morphett D&C 7th (A) B. Caswell (B).

G. Morphett D&C 18th (A) D. Bland (B)

Peter Hill Money hole (A) R.McKay (B) G.Morphett Lucky number 10 Steve Venner

Ladies 9 hole comp Joint winners: Margaret Gale and Margaret McKay Congratulations to all the winners, looks like Geoff Morphett won almost everything but the top prize, good game Geoff.

Next game 17/3/2017 S/ Stab.

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High Tea Fundraiser

By Rachael VAUGHAN

YOU are invited to have a fun ladies day out, whilst helping the women of the Philippines.

Independent Arbonne consultant Katie Lavender is hosting a “Shine Bright” High Tea fundraiser, raising funds for a community in Manila, Philippines.

The fundraiser, which doubles as a fashion parade and shopping event, will include champagne on arrival, tea, cakes, raffle prizes, and the option to buy any of the clothes exhibited in the fashion parade on the day.

The aim of the fundraiser is to assist Katie and five women from Baylife church, in their commitment to help the

women in the Philippines, and their families, move out of poverty.

Baylife Church has been supporting the Philippines community of Manila for the last 10 years.

The new program aims to give the women the skills, knowledge and finances, to start a business in their local area.

On top of this new initiative, the women are aiming to have more ‘mums and bubs’ sponsored in the mums and bubs program developed by Compassion Australia.

Katie told News Of The Area, “There are currently forty women and babies in this project, and with every Arbonne pack purchased at the event, the money will go towards including more

women in the program, as well as sponsoring the new business initiative.”

“Baylife church has a heart for the people of the Philippines and Uganda, this is evident in the amount of time and money invested in helping the lives of its people.”

“Last year, over $2000 was raised as a result of fundraising events throughout the year, which went into buying birthing kits, hand-packed by the women of Baylife, for the mothers-to-be in Uganda,” she said.

The “Shine Bright” HighTea fundraiser will be held at The Green House, Pacific Dunes on 2 of April at 1pm.

If you want to help with this wonderful work, you can gather your friends and

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q Katrina Becker and Katie Lavender are ready for a cuppa for a good cause. purchase tickets.

The girls are also looking for donations to raffle on the day.

had an exciting new program implemented at school for them.

There are exciting times ahead for Irrawang High Year 9 iSTEM students this year.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are identified as essential areas of study for Australia to maintain a high quality of life.

They are primary

For any further information on this event, please contact Katie Lavender at klavenderarbonne@gmail.

industry areas that are in demand.

Twenty-five students took iSTEM as an elective this year and are working well together in small teams and further developing their problem-solving skills, under the guidance of their teacher Mr David Graham.

Mr Graham told News Of The Area, “iSTEM is about teaching students skills to participate in the workplace, primarily teamwork and

q iSTEM students working together on a group activity.

Future industries in focus Early passion for tech and industry development

By Rachael VAUGHAN

IRRAWANG High is fast becoming known for its

focus on extra areas that students are passionate about, and finding and developing programs to

encourage those passions.

This year, it is the Mathematics and Technology inclined students who have

q Mr Graham with one of the drones the iSTEM students have been able to utilise.

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problem solving.”

“The students’ work is centred around investigation based learning.”

“They are currently working on aerodynamics, flight and rockets leading up to the aeronautical velocity challenge at the end of the month,” he said.

Many fascinating modules are covered in this investigative project based learning program ranging from Building, Project Work, Solar Power, Coding and Robotics.

The list is endless.

In smaller groups, students are currently determining two different methods of measuring the height of the school flagpole.

Their imagination and creativity to get the right outcomes are very impressive.

Having recently gained his Cert III in Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems, his CASA licence and Radio Operators Certificate, Mr Graham is well qualified to introduce our students to the exciting world of drones in the near future.

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Allied, 10. Osier, 12. Auger, 14. Hastens, 17. Cede, 19.

General, 20. Grapnel, 22.

Rene, 23. Renewed, 26. Gross, 28. Palsy, 29. Strike, 31. Rarest, 32. Wages.

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Tee, 5. Clog, 6. Fairer, 7. Sorrel, 9. Dangers, 11. Secede, 13.

Useless, 15. Acre, 16. Topers, 18. Dare, 20. Groper, 21.

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ACCOCO French Brown Smoked Glass Dinnerware 10pc setting with extras. dishwasher safe. $50.

Phone 02 49198139

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Sun 19th March from 8.00am till 1.00pm Everything you could ever imagine… and more. Beds, cupboards, garden tools, fishing rods, buckets of sinkers, fridges, washing machines.

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For Sale 8 SEAT dining table

1400cm square, 8 seats all cushioned, 1 with small tear. Solid wood, great condition $200. Ph 0431 879857

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For Sale BAILEY Pro Ladder 150kg, 4.2m/7.3m like new $375ono Ph 49971381

APPLE Sports watch Never used 7000 Series.

38mm case Retina display. Worth $600 sell $380. 0405203113

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BEER Fridge. Older

CAMP Oven (lge) LD Used SO once $25 49828787

CHICKENS Isa brown point of lay $25ea.

Black australorp x point of lay $25ea.

White australorp x point of lay $25ea Ph. 0484910561

type, good worker $70 0417787215

BOX Trailer 8’x5’, Ladder Nov Rego. lent cond.

0419633594

ANTIQUE Dressing table, Side mirrors, $200. Ph 49829578 or 0401240271

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

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Steel racks Excel$750.

BMX boys BMX bikes (2) $50 each.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay

CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au CASTROL Edge Ski Jacket,. Brand new. Size M. Male or female. $60.

49972442

CIRCULAR Glass dining table. 1m diam. $100. 49971838 DELONGHI slient air cond. RoomDwindow.

L portable.

SOused once. $300ono 49971488

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Local For Sale CONTINUED from previous page DOG Kennel colourbond, large, suit Shepherd $75 49828042 or 0419816939 DINING Table 6 chrs, solid timber, as new, $100. LG front load, washing machine, ex. cond. $60, Ph. 0418413652 GOLF Clubs, Rapier Responce, over size & cavity balance system RH golf clubs, 1 - 3 Metal Woods, 3 - SW Clubs, all with regular flex Graphite Shafts. All in good cond. $140ono Ph 0419245757 GOLF Buggy compact mk2 with umberela holder, harldy used, cost $147, Sell $60. 49843494 GRANDFATHER Clock Clockworks needs refurbishment $100.

49829498 GRECIAN 4 stately columns 275 high suitable for gazebo.

Offer. 0404477158 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new.

Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350.

0413046858

KITE Surfer, Naish.

Kite with harness & directional board.

Used once. $950 Ph 0402290498 LOUNGES 2 x 2 seater, striped velvet, custom made, excellent condition $500 Ph 49198139 LOUNGE. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80.

Tel: 02 4981 4454 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition.

Phone 49813784 MOTOR Scooter 125cc Arquin auto.

Less than 5,000 kms panier, cover. Reg to June $1450 ono 0418554192 NORSEMAN lumberjack wood heater only 5 years old, excel cond.

Complete with flue for 2 story home. Some firewood included.

Genuine reason for selling. $400ono. Ph 49824249 or 0418895242

OLD Wash stand.

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

OUTDOOR Dining Setting Glass top table 6 Chairs. Excellent cond. $275. Hawks Nest 0419 633 594

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OUTDOOR Setting 5pc Green Aluminium. Bar Height Round Glass Top Table and 4 chairs.

Table diam 108cm H. 95cm Chairs H 113cmW 61cmD 78cm. $120ono ph 0427642075

WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay

1991 Roadstar Poptop. Registered March 17. 12x6 2 single beds. Side LDkitchen/ SO dinette.electric fridge gas stove towing weight 620kgs. $7000 Irene 49810782

POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex.

750kg. VG cond.

Reg 7/17. $5200ono.

0427633776

2003 Audi convertable.

Auto. No rego. Runs well.

Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099

REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009.

Rego NSW 9/2017.

Complete with all necessary items for travel.

Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017

2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848

WOODS Kevin Patrick Aged 86 years. Late of Pitt Street, Bundaberg, QLD and formerly of Newcastle.

Passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Varie.

Dearly loved father of Carmel (deceased).

Loving grandfather of Keith, Sheena, Jasmin and great-grandfather of Travis, Samuel, Annabelle, Varie-Estelle. Loved brother of Raymond Ernest Woods and loved uncle of their respective families.

‘Rest In Peace’ A Funeral Service will be held in Bundaberg, Queensland on THURSDAY March 16, 2017.

PIANOLA ROLLS, many titles old and new. Large $20 each Medium $15 each.

Singles $10 each.

Ring 4997 0051 for list.

POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158 QUEEN size bed LD head wood.

SO Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523 RIDE On lawn mower LD Stiga small.

SO fair cond. $250. 0402141050 RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench.

As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526 SCYTHE, excelent condition. Little use $85 ono 49824029 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 SPA Two-person.

Like new must sell.

Come and try $1900 Corlette 49814854 TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new LD Call will sell $300ono.

SO Steve, 4997 1773 TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475 TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511 TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h.

Timber. Ph 49972317.

TUMBLEWEED mulch maker, little use $35 ono 49824029 WALKER new cond, $70ono 49819926 WARDROBE 2 door, with drawers, minor damage $70 49829498

WASHING Machine (new) Still in Box. UnD wanted Raffle OL Prize.

Hisense S 7.5l Front Loader. $240 Carmen 0431285903 WOODEN toys (lge), 10 semi trailers, 3 tractors, 1 train, 3 rocking horses, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

Items BEACH umberella $14.

Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs 57cm h withLplants $55 D each. Large SO pot 62cm h with plants $40 each.

Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph 49828787.

Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. 49198139 LAZYBOY ReclinerRocker Brand New, Unused.

Colour Fawn-Beige.

Cost $1,000 Sell for $795.

Ladies BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size 8.5 (40 Euro). Cost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 FOLDING Aluminium trailer. ramps. M/c or ATV pair $220.

Magma marine Bbq. D Suit RV, van OL or boat $125. S Motorcycle transport stand for shed or trailer New $30. Rope 50m x 18mm nylon $120 0408239842 SUZUKI Grand Vitara 5 steel wheels, 4 tyres $120. Mens and ladies 26 inch bikes, very good condition $40 each.

Caravan double foam mattress $75.

Phone 0432150031

17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. Model 2001. 6mths Rego. $17500 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 2003 Coramal Pop Top 19.5ft, 1 owner, low mlieage, exel cond, island bed, a/c, shw/ toilet, full stove & grill, lge 3-way frige, m/w, great storage, $23,500, Ph 0429 993438 2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot.

11 months rego. with extras.

P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017 2010 Jayco Sterling 21.65-3 caravan, in as new cond, front leather lounge, 190Lt 2-door fridge, oven, microwave, water fitler, slide-out queen bed, full ens incl wash mach, rollout awn, solar, wineguard arial & TV. Non smoking original owners.

Ready for any advertures. $42,500 Ring 4982 8321 2001 Jayco Freedom Pop Top. 15.5ft. Lshape sgl bds. 3-way fridge. L-shape dining. 4 burn cook top. batt pack. Alex plug.

Rollout awn. Fnt boot & toolbox. Tare 1100. Gd cond. Reg 17/5/17. $12,600ono.

49975922 2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 D bed reg a/c OLdbl.

S vg cond $15750.

0429787822

CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras.

Detail on enquiry.

Reduced $10500.

0448237257 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

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Boats ALUMINUM 3.75m Quintrex run-about 15hp Yamaha. 2 swiv seats. Nav lights.

Fish/F. Live bait tank, Cover, $4500 ono 49975922 KAWASAKI 550 Jet Ski with trailer, Stand up, $999 0403 684110 QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond.

Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088 PRIDE Playmate 40hp. $1200. No rego.

0403684110 49971651

ROWING single scull

LD $750 with SOblades 0411551091

STACER 429 Seaway 2015. 40HP Evinrude & Stacer trailer. Lic for 5 people. 3 yr warr. VG cond. $18,000. Ph Jim 0403807200 STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout.

55hp Evinrude, both reg, $3000. 0403 684110

TINNY Aluminium, new

trailer, 15HP Yamaha only 8hrs running, $3500 ono 49973429

Vehicles 2014 Ford Focus Sport Hatch, LW MK2 5D 6 speed, automatic, in excellent condition one owner. $19,500 or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0418945934

2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415 HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160 HOLDEN Jackaroo 2000. Only 242000klms, Capable of $500,000, Exc cond in all aspsects.

Roof bar, Bull bar. VG tyres, Cruise, HD Towbar, 7-seats, Pet/LPG for cheap fuel. You wiil be proud to own. $5750 0400 027 209

DES ALLEN & CO FUNERALS Bundaberg QLD – Phone (07) 4153 2424 Condolences www.desallenfunerals.com.au

Position Vacant

To Let

CASUAL Butcher or APPRENTICE Butcher, Bulahdelah area Ph 49974544 (Bus hrs). 49974346 (A/hrs)

SHARE 3 bedroom house $150 Females only long term. Ocean Views Nelson Bay area quite & secure.

Phone 0417787215.

COOK/CHEF

Casual hours, various shifts, award rates.

Phone 4997 0145 and follow prompts to kitchen, ask for Mark.

If you can cook, Clean, make good coffee, restock shelfs and can work a till, eftpos and cash reconciliation.

There is a position in a local servo for overnight, week and weekend work.

Only apply if you can work alone and are self motivated, good hourly rate for the right person. Send a small resume on your past work and 2 personal, work references to bpkaruah7367@ gmail.com

HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782 MAZDA 6 Auto 5 door hatch, Exc vehicle leather int, new tyres, brake pads Reg service 93,200kms, CJG65V $14,950 ono 0414474045 MERCEDES Vito SWB Van 6sp, 2.0TD Air Con, AXG56B $8490 ono, 0409 320 500

Nelson Bay Fish Market

CASUAL Female Shop Assistant PART-TIME Fish Cutters & Oyster Openers Ph Narelle or Bob 4 -5.30pm 0409843330

Business for sale ICEMAN Delivery of ice, milk, bread & newspapers to caravan - camp parks between Jimmys Bch & Mungo. 6 wks p/a POA. 0428581861 Ian. Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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HONDA Civic 2007 Auto, rego 29/10, 104500klm, VG Cond, Silver, BDF77K $8295ono 0402265753

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

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

DARTS At Neslon Bay Bowling Club on Mondays. 7:30pm. All welcome. 0429506372

Karuah Progress Assn Inc.

AGM - 7.30 PM Wednesday 22nd March. at Karuah RSL. NEW members are needed.

Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au MEDOWIE Sports & Community Club. Call for Directors. Email medowiesporties@ hotmail.com for info pack CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 “MACDOG” Companion dog training classes. Saturdays 8.30am Mallabula Anglican Church grounds, Strathmore Rd. Mallabula.

Beginners commence 1st Saturday of each month. Bring vaccination certificate on first day. Cost: $20.00 for new members pack, and $6.00 per session.

Inquiries: 4984 5020

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q Youth and Police get into boxing training and strengthen their relationship in the community.

WHEN you look at the nation of South Africa and the shire of Port Stephens, chances are you wouldn’t think they would have much in common.

But then, you would be wrong.

Strangely, the ‘sweet science’ of boxing is helping youngsters potentially at risk of disengaging from education or in danger of alcohol and drug abuse to positively engage with local police.

At the end of 2016, Port Stephens police, the PCYCs of Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay, and local business Bowies Boxing and Fitness, combined to show schoolaged youngsters from Port Stephens wide the benefits of boxing training.

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