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18th June 2009 $1.10 inc GST Vol 16 Issue 11

Produced at the LAKE GRACE TELECENTRE

School Place PO Box 177 Lake Grace WA 6353

Ph (08) 9865 1470 Fax (08) 9865 1471

Email: [email protected] ABN: 19 498 730 152

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Thomas the Tank Engine Display

A magnificent Thomas the Tank Engine display was kindly shown by collectors Doug and Val Whiting in the Art Space from the 3rd -12th June. All the trains run on different size batteries. One blew steam one called ‗all aboard‘ and played music as it went around, others picked up freight from the train and deposited it on the station. Helicopters hovered over the tracks moving freight, a circus was transported, trains going through tunnels and over bridges and down mountains. The collection started 12 years ago when Val won a Thomas Tank Engine track in a competition. Their son Errol bought them another and that began the extensive collection. Some came as track sets, some trains were

bought as individuals at stores such as Toy World and K-Mart. The internet is a wonderful resource tool, watching what is out in England and waiting for them to arrive in Australia. Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive created by the Rev. W. V. Awdry in his Railway Series books, made into the British children‘s series Thomas and Friends. The Rev. started telling stories to his son Christopher as he recovered, in isolation, from scarlet fever. Christopher demanded that he be told the stories again and again and, in the way of small children, corrected his father whenever inconsistencies crept into the retold stories. In self defense the Rev. Awdry wrote the first stories down on available scraps of paper.

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Val and Doug Whiting with the Thomas the Tank Engine display

18th June, 2009 LAKES LINK NEWS

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Page 4 Lions

Page 5 About Town

Page 6 Weather

Page 7 Men’s Gym

Page 9 Thomas the Tank Engine

Page 10 Art in Motion

Page 12,13 Shire

Page 14 Night Watch

Page 17 Health

Page 19 Helping to Hear Life

Page 21 Shire

Page 22 Science & Stuff

Page 24 LGDHS

Page 29 Registration Stickers

Page 30 100 Year Celebration

Page 31 Shire

Page 33 Hockey

Page 35 Golf

Page 36 Netball & Junior Golf

Page 37 Trolls

Page 38 Darts

Page 39,40 Junior Football

Page 41 Senior Football

Page 42 Classifieds

Page 43 Town Information

Page 44 Calendar

CONTENTS

To the very dedicated team who have

produced and compiled this edition of the

Lakes Link News.

Elsie Bishop

Gwen Oliver

Val Whiting

Jayne Argent

Michelle Dunham

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LAKES LINK NEWS 18th June, 2009

Editorial The Telecentre will be closed from 12noon until 2.30pm Tuesday 23rd. I will be taking photos and having

lunch at the CWA Vietnamese luncheon.

As part of their Belt Up campaign, Roadwise are running a competition where you have the opportunity to

win $1,000 of fuel. If you have your competition slips from last weekends footy budgets then drop them in the box at the Telecentre. There are more competition slips available if you wish to double/treble/quadruple your chances.

A big thankyou to the people who have helped me on the paper while Suzanne is away.

No one has come forward to do the B Grade football notes. Do we have a potential scribe hiding out there in

a red and black jumper? Just need to know who‘s getting the awards etc as the OFA only send us what the League is up to.

The scanner is ready and waiting for any old

photos of Lake Grace for the 100 year Celebrations.

Cheryl Chappell

To the Collators of the Last Edition

Michelle Dunham Maurie Gilson

Kim McPherson Helen Hunt

Jayne-Maree Argent Adam Hunt

Phyl Dunham

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

What do you see as the future direction of our health services? Come to one of the community forums held at the Lake Grace

Telecentre. Meeting 1:

Wednesday 24th June 2009 7pm—8.30pm

Meeting 2: Thursday 25th June 2009

10.30am—12 noon

NOTICE BOARD

Every Sunday 10am Celebration, except on a 5th Sunday

At Dunks Coffee Shop Newdegate

For Inquiries Phone Cathie Kelly 98719032 or Diana Gosling on 98711667

20th June Starting 9am 70 Stubb St Lake Grace

House hold goods Kitchen items Novels Cook books Computer desk

Come and have a browse...

Your Centrelink Access Point Is the Lake Grace Telecentre

If you need documents photocopied, sighted or faxed please drop into the Lake Grace Telecentre.

Also have a selection of forms and phone access (to ring Call Centre only).

This is a free service.

Don’t forget that Centrelink is in Lake Grace on Thursday

29th January.

http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com.au/


Guest Speaker Glen Jakovich is heading to Lake Grace & Newdegate to

give an insight into his successful AFL career and wealth of experiences.

Tuesday 23 June 2009 Lake Grace Sportsman’s Club

7.30pm Free entry Light Dinner provided

6 – 7.15pm Glen Jakovich joins Football Training Lake Grace/Pingrup & Newdegate Football Teams @Lake Grace Oval

7.30pm Light Dinner followed by Glen Jakovich Presentation RSVP Fri 19 June - Jo Morgan: 9890 2500

Shire of Lake Grace presents

Wednesday morning 24 June Glen will visit Newdegate Primary

and Lake Grace District

High Schools

Bus for Newdegate

teams leaves Newdegate

General Store @ 5.15pm

The Pingrup and Lake Grace Lions held a joint meeting on Thursday May 28th at Lake Grace to mark the visit of our District Governor Dora Bushe-Jones and her husband Arthur. Lions and partners enjoyed an evening of fellowship and a great meal prepared and served by the students and parents of the Lake Grace School as part of their Canberra Trip fund raising.

Pingrup Club President John McDougall also took the opportunity to pass over to the Lake Grace President Ray Williams Pingrup‘s generous contribution towards the heart defibrillator recently installed at The Lake Grace District Hospital.

Lake Grace Lions

Above: John McDougall handing over the cheque to Ray Williams for the

Lake Grace Hospital

Above: Ray Williams, Dora Bushe-Jones visiting District Governor, and John McDougall


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Happy Anniversary 25th June - David & Christine Fyfe

27th June - Steve & Karen Newman

Happy birthday 15th June Rysha Bird (21) Jacinta Holmes 16th June Anna Naisbitt 17th June Sarah Bushby Joel DeVree Dot Kennedy 18th June Lucy Trevenen Emma Taylor 19th June Marie Nolan 20th June Kristy Chappell Lauren Slarke Phillip Franks Horace Smith Linkin Eaton 21st June Simon Trevenen Steve Hunt Chanae Naisbitt 22nd June Neil Bishop

23rd June Lee-Anne Trevenen Geraldine DeVree Shaylah Medlen 24th June Fiona Trevenen Allan Zweck 25th June Dorothy Reid 26th June Shane Costigan Kim Allen Fletcher Taylor Brody Cameron 27th June Phyllis Dunham (80) Tenika Chesson 28th June Brenden Desmond Phillip Young 29th June Caylah Vlasich Betina Lay Kara Smith 1st July Murray Stanton

Congratulations to Leanne Palmer and Michael Dunphy on the arrival of their daughter Lillian Jade on 5th June and weighed 8lb 11oz.

Congratulations to Annie Korosec and Ben Argent on the arrival of their son Seth Laddy Scott at Narrogin Hospital on Friday 12th June. He weighs 5lb 6oz.

Val and Doug Whiting would like to thank all who came to the Art Space and saw Thomas.

Calling Young Social Pioneers of Australia

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is searching for 2009's Young Social Pioneers of Australia. If you’re an

aspiring young leader doing something great, let FYA know about your work.

You must be18-29 years old and have been actively working on an idea for a minimum of six months, in the area of Education; Environment; Health; Human rights; Performing or visual arts; Politics; Science & technology; Social justice; or Wellbeing. You could gain a one year programme placement to further develop your skills and learning, and have access to professional mentors, training, and networks, plus an opportunity to gain recognition for your work. Successful applicants must be available for finalist weekend 25-26 July 2009 and the first retreat 27 August - 4 September 2009. For further information and to apply visit www.youngsocialpioneers.org.au. Applications close 26 June 2009.

Congratulations Wendy O‘Neill who celebrated her 40th birthday on the weekend at the netball carnival in Albany.

Above: Bradley, Katelyn, Jason, Wendy and Juanita

http://www.youngsocialpioneers.org.au.


Lake Grace Weather - Terry Gladish

Date Min Max Rain

03/06 6.9 17.8 .2

04/06 5.5 15.0 2.2

05/06 7.9 16.5 Trace

06/06 5.1 15.8 .4

07/06 3.8 16.0 Trace

08/06 7.2 17.2 .2

09/06 4.1 19.0

10/06 7.3 22.2

11/06 8.6 13.2 .2

12/06 6.0 13.8 1.8

13/06 3.6 14.5

14/06 0.7 17.2

15/06 5.7 19.0

16/06 4.7 19.0

17.06 3.2

There is more than one reason to consider indulging in a massage

Massage calms the nervous system and relaxes the muscles.

It appeals to the senses, restores your calm and makes you feel good.

It improves the supply of oxygen to your heart and brain, helping them function better.

It lifts your mood by stimulating the release of brain chemicals.

It increases blood flow through your muscles, rebuilds and strengthens the muscles and helps them work more efficiently.

It breaks up scar tissue, reducing fibrosis and adhesions from old injuries.

It can also manipulate the body into correct alignment and balance, soothing away pain.

Recover fast from injury or illness! Increases its natural ability to heal, boosts the immune system. Recovery time can often be cut in half.

It helps prevent future health problems even heart disease.

Improves your digestive system increasing red blood cells and paves the way for a good nights sleep.

Narelle’s

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1 hour and 40 minute full body massage (including abdominal and stimulating foot massage)

$75.00

1 hour and 10 minute massage (suitable for acute and sporting injuries)

$65.00

45 minute soothing foot massage incorporating basic reflexology

$40.00

Gift Vouchers Available

For an appointment call 9865 1119 or 0428 851 852

Narelle Bird Qualified Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Masseuse

June Extremes Highest Monthly Rainfall: 149.7 1945 Lowest Monthly Rainfall: 7.6 2001 Highest number of rain days: 23 1917 Lowest number of rain days: 3 2006 Highest daily rainfall: 47.0 08/06/1918


I'm sure you've watched the Olympic gymnastics at some point in your life, probably coming to the conclusion that gymnasts are those crazy athletes that do all sorts of flips and twists and stuff on beams, bars and rings. They‘ll be the ones that do flips at parties, can be frequently found upside down somewhere, can do handstands for minutes at a time, and quite generally are just plain awesome at what they do! However, what a lot of people don‘t realise, is that men‘s and women‘s gymnastics are two completely different forms of the same sport. Men‘s gymnastics, or MG, is an exhibition of extraordinary skill and absolute precision. The male gymnast competes on 6 apparatus, as compared to a female gymnast‘s 4 apparatus. The rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, and horizontal bar showcase the male gymnast‘s incredible upper body strength and absolute mastery of his body, whilst the floor and vault allow him to demonstrate his strength, power and coordination with tumbling skills, clear landings, and acrobatic manoeuvres. This year at Lake Grace, we have had a record number of 19 boys enroll, (not including kindergym), which has allowed us to run a session solely for our male gymnasts.

This is a huge achievement for our club - and a very exciting one, since we are now able to direct our coaching towards each gender‘s specific gymnastic requirements. With a focus on strength and conditioning, the improvement in upper body strength, flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular endurance should flow through to help our boys improve in all of the sports they play. The club‘s MG program is overseen by MG coach Wendy O‘Neill, and our other coaches Kate Zweck, Genni Curtin, Lisa Pearce and Diedre Trevenen.

Kate Zweck

Men’s Gymnastics

Below: Jacob Strevett , Blair Watson and Kate Zweck (Coach).

Above: Seaton Willcocks and Genni Curtin (Coach) Below: Josh Pearce, Clancy Lay

and Kathleen Naisbitt (helper)


At Country Housing Authority we come to

you! We can provide the

financial help you need to build or buy an

existing home.

Housing finance is

closer than you think.

Set under the blazing blue skies and in the golden wheat fields of Western Australia, The Family Farm is a colorful story of family life on the land, and a heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams.

fionapalmer.com

THE FAMILY FARM

Michael Joseph…rrp $32.95

Meet local author, Fiona Palmer, at the launch of her first novel ―The Family Farm‖ which is set in our local town of Pingaring.

At the CWA in Pingaring 2.30pm – 5.00pm

Friday 3rd July 2009

Afternoon tea available.


To add to the story telling, the Rev. Awdry drew simple pictures of steam locomotives on the paper along with the stories. A face on view being the easiest to draw, he drew a row of locomotives standing in an engine shed with a human face and expression on each locomotive. In the series, the engines are prototypes from locomotives on the English rail system. Edward Gordon and Henry were in the first books published in 1945, the books were Edward's Day Out, Edward and Gordon, The Sad Story of Henry, and Edward, Gordon and Henry. They were The Railways Series1. Thomas didn‘t exist until The Railways Series 2 was published in 1946. After twenty six books, the Rev. Awdry laid down his pen, only to have it taken up by his son Christopher, who is now continuing to write stories for his son. Forty more books of the Railway Series have now appeared under Christopher's name.

The display of battery operated trains at the Art Space took a long time to set up and pack away. Doug has made special boxes to carry the trains and carriages.

People of all ages were fascinated by the diverse range of trains carriages and tracks on display. The older generation could remember reading the book or watching the TV series which started in 1984 and narrated by Ringo Star. Each train with its character, manoeuvred round the tracks for a two busy weeks.

The display will be at the Newdegate Field Day in September if you missed it in Lake Grace or just want to see it again.

Thomas the Tank Engine Display (Cont).

Above John Lay, Les Oliver and Dave McDonald

Above: Brendan Bell, Adam Hunt, Connor Bray, and Sara Bray

Above Dot Kennedy, Dorothy Reid and Hazel Thiel

Above: Missy Clifford, Jai Clifford and baby Luke Clifford.


It’s windy in Lake Grace - especially in October. So this year we’re going to make good use of it. October 2009 will be host to Art in Motion: driven by wind, a celebration of the amazing power of wind. So when that Albany doctor roars up in the evening, expect to see kites, flags, windsocks, spinners, streamers and more covering the town—ready to harness that cool breeze (or gale). Anyone can take part. Here’s just one idea...

MATERIALS

Scissors Pencil or marker Square of paper, cardboard or plastic etc (that holds its shape when bent) Wire or string An eyelet (or something similar to pin it with)

PROCESS Cut the square of paper on the four solid curved lines, as shown (the dotted lines are drawn from corner to corner just to help with the placement of the curves). Fold in the corners and fix together with an eyelet or something similar. Thread it (and many more) onto some string, wire or fishing line and wait for them to catch the breeze.

Sarah Allen: 9864 9043 Tania Spencer: 9864 9339 Michelle Slarke: 9890 2500 Kerrie Argent: 9865 4042

How to:

Cut each curved

line towards the

centre, but not all

the way to the

middle! Fasten with an eyelet—the old shoelace eyelets are good if you can get them.


Thank you so very much to all our volunteers who

help out. We really do appreciate all your help and valuable time that you put into the Visitors Centre.

Shop Local and buy all your Gifts at the

Lake Grace Shire Visitor Information Centre. Gift Vouchers now available

We are constantly looking out for new people to join our volunteer group, so if you have 3 hours to spare and love to meet new people from all over the world ―literally‖, we would love to hear from you. Either drop in and talk to one of the volunteers today or write your name down in the roster book. For more details please phone Mary on 9865 1321

SALE

10% off River-Gum Lavender Skin Products 15% off Sophisticake Fruit Cakes

30% off Tea Tree Oil

June / July 2009 Tourism Meeting—Tues 7th July at the Visitors Centre—ALL WELCOME

Mon 22nd * Bill Jenks *

Tue 23rd * * Betty Daly-King

Wed 24th * * Val Whiting

Thur 25th * Henk Doelman * Elsie Bishop

Fri 26th * *

Sat 27th * *

Sun * *

Mon 29th * Bill Jenks *

Tue 30th * * Betty Daly-King

Wed 1st * * Val Whiting

Thur 2nd * Henk Doelman * Elsie Bishop

Fri 3rd * *

Sat 4th * *

Sun * *

Mon 6th * Bill Jenks *

Tue 7th * * Betty Daly-King

Wed 8th * * Val Whiting

Thur 9th * Henk Doelman * Elsie Bishop

Fri 10th * *

Sat 11th * *

Sun * *

With WA‘s list of threatened species now over 600 and rising, Auditor General Colin Murphy has found that recovery action is not happening for most, and few are improving. In his report tabled in Parliament today titled, Rich and Rare: Conservation of Threatened Species, Mr Murphy found that, in many areas, the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is not providing effective protection and recovery to WA‘s threatened flora and fauna. ―Only a handful of threatened species are actually recovering, while the number of species on the list continues to grow,‖ Mr Murphy said. ―My office has found that only one in five threatened fauna, and fewer than half of threatened flora species have recovery plans, and those plans that are in place are often not fully implemented.‖ The report also found that DEC‘s $8.2 million threatened species program prioritises recovery plans and actions towards critically endangered species, leaving vulnerable and endangered species at increased risk of decline. The report found that multi-species approaches to conservation can be effective in dealing with the growing number of threatened species.

―DEC is undertaking a number of multi-species approaches. For example, the Western Shield program has improved the status of several native mammals,‖ ―DEC is also acquiring land to secure species habitat, but less than half the nationally agreed target has been reserved in WA.‖ The Auditor General‘s report found a number of other areas for improvement, particularly: DEC cannot demonstrate that all of its

threatened species conservation activities are effective.

DEC has not identified habitat critical to the survival of all threatened species.

State and Commonwealth threatened species lists are not aligned and 190 WA species do not receive protection from the Commonwealth Government.

―Increasing numbers of threatened species and the size of WA present a significant challenge for DEC,‖ Mr Murphy said. ―Achieving the right balance between programs which benefit large numbers of species at once, with those targeted at individual species‘ needs, will be critical.‖

Threatened Species Increasing With Few Improving


Shire of Lake Grace NEWS & NOTES

PO Box 50 Lake Grace ● Phone 9890 2500 ● Fax 9890 2599 ● Email [email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICE

Invitation for Public Comment

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Unnamed & Unconstructed

Road Reserve Abutting LOTS 12858, 14243 & 12993

NORTH LAKE GRACE – KARLGARIN

ROAD, KUENDER

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the

provisions of the Land Administration Act

1997 and the Land Administration

Regulations 1998, that the Lake Grace Shire

Council is considering requesting the Minister

for Lands to close the unnamed and

unconstructed road reserve abutting Lots

12858, 14243 & 12993 North Lake Grace –

Karlgarin Road, Kuender.

The proposed road closure will assist the

proposed subdivision of Lots 12858, 14243

and 12993 North Lake Grace – Karlgarin

Road, Kuender for the purpose of realigning

the common boundaries between the three

(3) existing agricultural lots. It should be

noted that all works associated with the

proposal will be met by the proponents of

the proposed subdivision.

Prior to seeking Ministerial consent for the

proposed road closure, Council invites public

submissions regarding the proposal. A report

and plans providing details of the proposal

are available for inspection at the Shire‟s

Administration Centre, 1 Bishop Street, Lake

Grace.

Any person who wishes to comment on the

proposal may do so by writing to the Shire‟s

Chief Executive Officer at PO Box 50, Lake

Grace WA 6353 by no later than Friday 24th

July 2009.

Jim Fraser

Chief Executive Officer

Bouquet To Georgie Beever in Newdegate.

It has been reported that

Newdegate Public Toilets are „the

cleanest on the planet.‟ A Sanitation

Officer from Chicago USA was recently

passing through and was waxing lyrical

about the cleanliness of the toilets. It‟s

great to get feedback from an expert.

Brickbat To those responsible for damaging

the Lake Grace Football Oval. It is

disappointing to not only the users

but the staff who caretake the

facility. Community members are

encouraged to report any criminal activity

to local police.

FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Lake Grace Sewerage Scheme

Council is currently reviewing and

updating its Customer Service Charter

for Wastewater Services for the Lake

Grace Townsite Sewerage Scheme.

The intent of the Charter is to inform

customers/ratepayers serviced by the

Lake Grace Townsite Sewerage

Scheme of their rights and includes:

Services provided

Maintenance requirements

Interruptions to the service

Levels of service

Connections

Charges

Complaints procedure

Comments are invited in writing by

Friday 19 July 2009, addressed to the

CEO, Jim Fraser, Shire of Lake Grace,

PO Box 50 Lake Grace, WA 6353.

A copy of the Customer Service

Charter is available at the Shire Office

(9890 2500 or www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au)




T H E I S S U E S

Forced Amalgamations Strongly opposed

Representation Shire already has 9 councillors Keep 9 councillors but don‘t have wards Don‘t allow changes which reduce ability for

ratepayers to be effectively represented Increase in geographical area and population

with same number of councillors - will representation be reduced?

Increasing size too much will reduce representation

Workload on councillors will become an issue – less people willing to take on the role

Very concerned at inference that council could become a ―Board of Directors‖

Employment Effects Shire a major employer Increased size of Shire will increase travel/

commute times for staff

Community of Interest / Social Fall Need to check who uses existing Shire facilities Boundary changes are timely and should be

considered Forced amalgamations are opposed - creates

grievances which take far too long to resolve Lake Grace is already well positioned and

should avoid being dumped upon Any changes should be based on existing

strengths (e.g. specified area rating) Avoid any changes which erode ―local identity‖

– for existing Shire and for any ―newcomers‖ Care needed to ensure that the willingness of

ratepayers to ―volunteer‖ and be self reliant is not lost

Regional Resource Sharing - Existing Efforts Need to be Acknowledged Already sharing resources and staff on a

regional basis Working regionally with Zero Waste and Tourism Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils

with Dumbleyung and Kent Shires should be investigated

A good opportunity to explore potential Shire boundary changes

Specified Area Rating Farsighted initiative Highly successful and strongly supported Its retention must be a condition of any

changes

(Continued on page 21)

Local Government Structural Reform Process

C O M M U N I T Y U P D AT E T H E B A C K G R O U N D In February 2009, the John Castrilli, MLA, Minister for Local Government, announced a package of wide-ranging Local Government reform strategies. He invited each Local Government to engage in structural reform and look at the issues of boundary changes, amalgamation, shared

regional services and a review of the number of elected representatives (councillors).

Community consultation sessions about Stage One of the Local Government Structural Reform Process were held in Newdegate and Lake Grace on Thursday, June 4th. Consultant Tony Cooke, who

is assisting Council in the process, facilitated and led the group discussions.

Both meetings were well attended given the unfortunate but necessary fact that these first round meetings were held mid-seeding. This was due to the 30 August 2009 timeline set by the Minister for

the completion of community consultation and preparation of submissions.

A wide range of issues was raised and discussed at length during the meetings. The general feel of the meetings in regard to the future for the Shire was a positive one. Following is a summary of the ‗issues‘

and the ‘questions‘ raised by those who attended the meetings:


Welcome to Night Watch for the period from midnight Friday 19th June to midnight Friday 3rd July. 2009. – International Year of Astronomy which is always looking up. PHENOMENOM: ON Saturday 20th together in Aries, Venus and Mars are close to the 11% Moon.

Planet EARTH on Sunday 21st at 2pm will be at the SOLSTICE when the Sun will be on the Tropic of Cancer as it moves north. This also denotes the true start of winter.

Our Local star “THE SUN” resides in the constellation of Taurus until Monday 22nd when it rises in the constellation of Gemini in the east/north/east and sets in the west/north/west this fortnight. The Sun’s magnitude is -26.72. Never look at the Sun with the naked eye as it can ruin your eyesight forever. TWILIGHT on Saturday 20th begins at 5:41am and evening twilight ends at 6:39pm. On Saturday 27th morning twilight begins at 5:42am and evening twilight ends at 6:41pm. Twilight begins at 5:43am and evening twilight finishes at 6:43pm. The 11% MOON on Saturday 20th will be 8º north of Venus and 6º north of Mars in the morning from 3:45am. On Sunday 21st the 5% Moon will be 7º north of Mercury in the east/north/east on the horizon. The New Moon on Tuesday 23rd occurs at 3:27am in Taurus, when it will it will also be at Perrigee, closest to Earth at 358,014 km’s at 5pm. On Sunday 28th in Leo, the 34% Moon will be 7º south of Saturn. At 7:20pm on Monday 29th in Virgo the 45% 1st quarter Moon will occur.

MERCURY in the constellation Taurus on Saturday 20th rises at 5:23am on the east/north/east horizon at magnitude -1.5. On Sunday Mercury will be 7º south of the Moon (3 fingers at arms length) on the horizon. Mercury on Monday 22nd will be 3º north of the orange/red star Aldebaran (the eye of the bull) rising at 5:28am. On Saturday 27th Mercury will be rising in the twilight and from then out of view.

VENUS the very bright planet at magnitude -4.1 rises in the east/north/east on Saturday 20th in Aries at 3:34am in front of Mars at 3:40am where they will be 3 fingers at arms length south of the 11% Moon. On Wednesday 24th at 3:38am Venus and Mars rise together and from there on Mars will rise in front. Venus on Friday 26th rises at 3:40am. On Tuesday 30th Venus rises in Taurus. Venus on Friday 3rd July rises at 3:48am. Venus and Mars can be viewed until the morning twilight at 5:43am.

MARS the red planet at magnitude +1.2 rising in the east/north/east on Saturday 20th at 3:40am in Aries will also be close to the Moon with Venus. On Wednesday 24th Mars rises at 3:38am with Venus. Mars on Saturday 27th rises at 3:36am ahead of Venus. On Friday 3rd July Mars rises at 3:33am in Taurus. JUPITER the giant gas planet shining at Magnitude -2.6 on Saturday 20th, rises in the east/south/east in Capricornus at 9:34pm. On Saturday 27th Jupiter rises at 9:06pm. Jupiter rises at 8:41pm on Friday 3rd July.

SATURN the ringed planet shining at magnitude +1.2 high on Saturday 20th in the north/north/west at 7pm sets in Leo at 11:08pm

in the west. On Saturday 27th Saturn sets at 10:43pm and is north of the 34% Moon on Sunday 28th at 10pm. Saturn on Friday 3rd of July sets at 10:21pm.

URANUS the blue/green coloured gas planet at magnitude +5.8 in Pisces rises in the east at 11:57pm on Saturday 20th. On Saturday 27th Uranus rises at 11:26pm and on the 3rd July at 11:03pm in the east.

NEPTUNE the grey/green coloured gas planet at magnitude +7.8 in Capricornus rises on Saturday 20th at 9;32pm in the east/south/east. On Saturday 27th Neptune rises at 9:04pm and on 3rd July at8:40pm. The Southern Cross will be direct south at 6:55pm on Saturday 20th and in front of the constellation of Musca the fly. In the north/north/west is Leo which is west of Virgo almost north. Coming south of them is the constellation of Corvus the crow. To the north/north/east is the orange star Arcturus which is the brightest star in Bootes the herdsman. To the east of Arcturus is the half ring of stars of Corona Borealis the Northern Crown. In the east south east is the Constellation of Scorpius with the Constellation of Libra in front. The brightest star in Scorpius is the red supergiant Antares at 604 light years distant and has a blue dwarf double at magnitude +5.4 with Antares at 1.2. The dwarf double sparkles with a green tinge.

Antares is the heart of the scorpion. The brightest star in the tail of the scorpion is called Shaula, and is a blue subgiant star at 702 light years distant and shines at magnitude +1.62.

The Moon this fortnight in the night sky with illumination and constellation is in Gemini at 2% on Wednesday 24th, Cancer on Thursday 25th at 7% and on Friday 26th at 15%, Leo on Saturday 27th at 24% and Sunday 28th at 34%, on Monday 29th in Virgo at 45%, Tuesday 30th at 56%, Wednesday 1st July at 66% and Thursday 2nd at 75% and Friday 3rd at 83% in Libra. With the Moon in the night sky, it’s now a good time to get out your binoculars and telescope to view it. Every night there is a different view of the craters and mountains as the sunlight filters through the craggy edges. Looking through the telescope everything is upside down, so that the South Pole is the very badly cratered part of the Moon on top. There are also three craters in a straight line and other craters inside larger ones. Remember that old telescope you or somebody else bought and has not seen the light for years, get it out and you will be surprised at what you're missing and you are not the only one.

Some highlights coming up is the Earth at Aphelion on Saturday (furthest from the Sun),Saturday 4th July, August 11th the Sun passes through Saturn’s ring plane, August 19th, Mercury in Conjunction with Saturn, September 4th, Earth passes through Saturn’s ring plane, and in October 8th Mercury is in conjunction with Saturn again and on October 14th, Venus is in conjunction (close) with Saturn.

Ring for information at anytime day or night and especially if you view an unknown object in the sky. Viewing at my house is free of charge.

Maurice Gilson

Night watch


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At the Lake Grace Telecentre

DATE SUNRISE SUNSET MOONRISE MOONSET DATE SUNRISE SUNSET MOONRISE MOONSET

20/6 7:09am 5:06pm 4:08am 2:25pm 27/6 7:10am 5:08pm 10:27am 10:21pm

21/6 7:09am 5:07pm 5:20am 3:19pm 28/6 7:10am 5:09pm 10:58am 11:26pm

22/6 7:09am 5:07pm 6:29am 4:22pm 29/6 7:10am 5:09pm 11:28am D.N.S

23/6 7:09am 5:07pm 7:33am 5:34pm 30/6 7:10am 5:10pm 11:58am 12:28am

24/6 7:10am 5:07pm 8:28am 6:49pm 1/7 7:10am 5:10pm 12:29pm 1:30am



Local Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed with the announcement by the Federal Government to extend much needed funding to local Schools within the Wagin electorate. ―Some 29 local schools within our electorate of Wagin have received funding from the Federal Government for a variety of upgrades including tasks such as painting, carpeting, roofing, carpentry, shading and court resurfacing,‖ Mr Waldron said. These National School Pride grants will enable schools to carry out in many cases long outstanding maintenance and repairs. Schools include Primary schools at Braeside (Katanning), Bremer Bay, Broomehill, Dumbleyung, East Narrogin, Hyden, Katanning, Kondinin, Kukerin, Narrogin, Ongerup, Tambellup, Tincurrin, Wandering, Wickepin, Williams and St Patrick‘s Katanning. As well as the District High Schools of Boddington, Brookton, Darkan, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Kojonup, Kulin, Lake Grace and Wagin, plus the Senior High Schools of Narrogin and Katanning.

Narrogin Agricultural College will also be a recipient of the grants. Upgraded education facilities are essential for our children and community as a whole and facility enhancement can only be of benefit for everyone in our region. ―I am very pleased to see these upgrades at our

schools and look forward to visiting each of the

schools to see the outcomes at a future date,‖ Mr

Waldron said.

Local Schools Receive National School Pride

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Throughout regional Australia, there is an increasing desire from the younger generation to take over the reins of the family farm. Succession planning can no longer be put in the ‗too-hard basket‘ and is an essential ingredient in farming enterprises today. A good succession plan can bring clarity and productivity to the primary producing business. KGITraining, with the support of FarmReady*, are delivering Your family, Your farm, Your future

workshops throughout regional Western Australia during 2009. Scheduled dates currently: Western Australia

Perth……………… Wednesday, July 1 Perth……………… Thursday, July 2 Wagin …………… Wednesday, July 22 Varley…………… Thursday, July 23 Corrigin…………… Friday, July 24 Dowerin…………… Monday, July 27 Mukinbudin………… Tuesday, July 28 Merredin…………… Wednesday, July 29

This interactive one-day, face-to-face workshop provides handy hints, helpful concepts and practical tools, which includes information on preserving wealth and strategic and estate planning. This may be a current topic you are facing and require further assistance on. Please contact KGITraining team today on 1800 677 761, email [email protected] or visit our website www.kondinin.com.au/training Please note: registration closing date is one week prior to workshop commencement.

*This workshop has been approved under the Government‘s FarmReady initiative, allowing part icipants to re-claim part icipation, accommodation, travel costs and child care. Participants are required to contact a programme administrator on 1800 087 670 for application form. Pre-approval must be granted prior to workshop attendance.

Succession Planning

New plant releases

Eco-friendly plans

Draught proof your garden

Water wise garden design

Yummy yards – fruit and vegies in your

backyard

Interact with your fellow gardeners

Light lunch provided

A ‘most interesting day’!

Narrogin Nursery, Café & Gallery – Monday 29th, 1pm.

Cost $10 per person.

Bookings essential; phone 9881 1971.

Happy Gardening workshops

Happy Gardening workshops are all about enjoying the pleasures of gardening, having fun and producing a ―happy garden‖; one that is environmentally friendly and a pleasure to be in. Happy gardens is about you enjoying your garden, being eco-friendly and responsible. Lots of interaction and idea swapping. A total session is dedicated to ―yummy yards‖ – growing fruit and vegies in your backyard and getting the kids involved and producing yummy, healthy produce.

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LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL providing 24 hour emergency health care services to Lake Grace and the surrounding area

T EL: 9890 2222 FAX: 9890 2202

Immunisation

Reminder: Free Flu Vaccine For children 6 months to <5 years If you would like more information

call your local Child Health Nurse

Lake Grace

Call Elizabeth Trevenen on 9890 2246

Newdegate

Call Jill Dykes on 9871 9024.

4th Friday Activity Day

26th June 10.00—1.30pm Cost: $5.00 (includes light lunch) RSVP please to 9890 2222

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

What do you see as the future direction of our health services?

Come to one of the community forums to be held at the Lake Grace Telecentre.

Meeting 1: Wednesday 24th June 2009

7pm—8.30pm

Meeting 2: Thursday 25th June 2009

10.30am—12 noon

Booklets providing background information to assist you are available at the Shire and

the Hospital or on the website www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au

Hospital Street Stall With yummy cakes

& great Raffles

Friday 26th June—from 9:00 am (until sold)

at the Plaza entrance

This is being held to raise funds for new televisions

(55cm LCD flatscreens with inbuilt DVD player) for each of the patient rooms at the hospital.

We hope that all the community will support our fundraising efforts—as we like to make

a stay in our hospital as comfortable as is possible.

Note: Cash donations can be issued with a tax deductible receipt (if requested) from the Lake Grace Hospital Bequest & Donations Account.

Medications for Seasonal Workers

Farmers & employers: Please inform your seasonal

workers that they need to bring sufficient prescription medications with them, as there is no pharmacy in town and the hospital is not

permitted to dispense prescription drugs. If people need further medications they will need to take prescriptions to the Doctors

Surgery or make an appointment with the Doctor for any new prescriptions.


Come in and see our

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For all your bulk meat needs Contact Alex, Hank and Dawn

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Email: [email protected]

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The University of Western Australia has become a member of the first international network of the world‘s leading hearing implant centres – one of only two members in Australia.

‗HEARRING‘, the International Network of Comprehensive Hearing Implant Centres, boasts 17 university-affiliated clinics in 15 countries on five continents. The network‘s aims include raising awareness for hearing disorders, attaining the highest standards of scientific research; providing the best implantable devices for the hearing impaired; and delivering excellent patient care from the first consultation to post-surgery and rehabilitation.

UWA‘s Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Unit, currently based at Fremantle Hospital, was represented at the Warsaw launch of ‗HEARRING‘ by its Group Leader, Professor Gunesh Rajan.

―Members of our Unit and its collaborators have played a pioneering role in Australia, establishing one of the most comprehensive hearing implant programs worldwide,‖ Professor Rajan said. ―We embrace cutting-edge developments in cochlear

implantation for complete, partial and single-sided deafness and we have introduced the latest middle ear implant applications to Australia. The comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach is vital to achieve our goal of providing a hearing solution for anyone with a hearing problem. The International HEARRING network is the logical next step to address these hearing disorders at a global level.

―Focusing on implant and hearing restoration research, we have additional outreach with the Hearing Implant Team of Princess Margaret Hospital working closely with the Unit. We have members from all WA teaching hospitals, thus ensuring wide representation of otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons and affiliated health sciences.

―Various specialties are represented in the Unit, such as neurosurgery, neuroradiology, audiology, balance physiotherapy and speech pathology, enabling a comprehensive management of hearing and balance disorders,‖ Professor Rajan said.

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Community Health Consultations -

Have Your Say! The Wheatbelt Health MOU Group is consulting communities in the Wheatbelt about community health needs, priorities and the future development of health services.

Meetings for Lake Grace Shire will be held at

the Lake Grace Telecentre Conference Room:

Wednesday 24 June 7pm - 8.30pm Thursday 25 June 10.30am – 12pm

Council encourages all Shire residents to attend these sessions and have input into our future health services.

Increased Size May reduce rather than increase efficiencies May impose extra costs and inconvenience for

staff and councillors Specified area rating must be a condition of any

changes New smaller towns in Shire may demand

increased infrastructure facilities The condition of assets ―inherited‖ in any

amalgamations The increased distances resulting from a major

restructure might reduce ―efficiencies‖

Funding Grant guarantees would only apply for 5 years

so all transition costs must be resolved in that time



Local Government Structural Reform Process

C O M M U N I T Y U P D A T E continued

Building Surveyor: Attendance at

the Lake Grace Shire Office

Wednesday 17 June

Wednesday 1 July

Wednesday 15 July

Wednesday 5 August

Wednesday 19 August

Shire Building Surveyor, Mr Darryle Baxter

will be available at the Shire Office on the

above dates. Should you wish to meet with

Darryle we recommend you contact our

office to make an appointment.

T H E Q U E S T I O N S

What are the real benefits to Lake Grace Shire of amalgamation?

What are the costs and benefits of increasing the size of the Shire?

Whose interests are served by amalgamations?

Who will pay the indirect costs of amalgamations (letterhead, IT etc)?

What are the impacts on Lake Grace‘s existing relationship with Gemini Medical?

Where will service centres be located?

What are the implications of the ―New Governance Model‖ preferred by the Government? What is

it? – more detail is required

There isn‘t enough direction or detail being offered by the Government

Does Government intend changes to the Act e.g. to limit ratepayer opposition to amalgamations?

Why the rush for such important decisions?

Are the assumptions correct - will money be saved and efficiencies gained?

Watch your mailbox for dates,

times and places for the next round

of meetings!

In the meantime, you are most welcome to ask any questions or make comment — please feel free to do so. Contact either Jim Fraser or Jeanette Bennett at the Shire 9890 2500.

Tony Cooke is also available to discuss any of the issues, should you wish. Contact Jeanette for details.

Further information on the Local Government Reform process can be found online at the Department of Local Government ‗s website: www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au - follow the link from ‗Local Government Reform‘.


SCIENCE AND STUFF WHY FEAR MAKES SOME THINGS CLEAR: Fear changes how we see things, enhancing our ability to identify blurry shapes but impairing our perception of fine details. This may help us to escape threats. Looking at a fearful face, which activates the brain in a similar way to feeling fear, enhances sensitivity to visual contrast, but whether it improves vision across the board wasn’t clear. So Bruno Bocanegra and Rene Zeelenberg at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, showed people pictures of faces with either, fearful or neutral expressions, followed by a “blob” covered in stripes of varying thicknesses. Those shown a fearful face were better at identifying whether thick stripes were vertical or slightly tilted and worse at identifying the orientation of thin stripes than those shown neutral faces (Psychological Science, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02354.x). This response may have evolved because course-grained features, which enable you to evaluate movement and distance, better aid survival in scary situations than fine details. “You don’t care whether the object has wrinkles, you care whether its movement is threatening,” Bocanegra says. MAYAN CIVILLISATION WRUNG DRY: The builders of the ancient Mayan temples at Tikal in Guatemala switched to inferior wood a few decades before they suddenly abandoned the city in the 9th century AD. The shift is the strongest evidence yet that Mayan civilisation collapsed because they ran out of resources, rather than, say, disease or warfare. Researchers led by David Lentz, a palaeothnobotanist from the University of Cincinnati Ohio, sampled wooden beams and lintels from all six major temples and two palaces within the ancient city of Tikal. The first three temples, built before AD 741, used only large, straight logs of the Sapodilla tree – a particularly strong wood that is nevertheless easy to carve with ceremonial inscriptions. But after that date, large sapodilla logs were almost entirely replaced in temple construction by logwood, a smaller, gnarly tree that is almost impossible to carve. ”It’s definitely an inferior material,” says Lentz, who reasons that the temple-builders would only have accepted logwood if they had run out of suitable sapodilla trees to harvest (Journal of Archaeological Science). Earlier studies of pollen deposits have suggested that deforestation and soil erosion were increasing in the region as Mayan civilisation neared collapse. But the temple timbers of Tikal are the first to show that ecological overexploitation directly affected Mayan culture. OCEAN’S CRUST HUMS A STORM WARNING: Listening to Earth’s hum could reveal a record of worsening storms due to climate change. Ocean waves thumping on the crust create both a “hum” and tiny earthquakes called “microseisms,” which show up in seismological data. Big waves generate a higher amplitude than small waves. If coastal storms have got worse, the telltale signs should be there in the seismic history, argues Peter Bromirski of the

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, in a commentary in Science (vol 324, p 1026). It would also hint at changes in coastal erosion. Many seismograms have been recording for nearly a century, generating a “treasure trove” of archived paper drums. “The calibrated seismometer records go back further than good wave measuring systems,” says Spahr Webb of Columbia University’s Earth Institute in New York. LOVE OF HONEY DRIVES TOOL USE IN CHIMPANZEES: If You’re impressed that chimps can use tools to hunt or crack nuts, wait till you hear what they do when foraging for honey. Not only do they construct several different tools for the purpose, but they use them sequentially – an achievement approaching the abilities of early Stone Age humans. A team led by Christophe Boesch of the Max Plank Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, studied chimps living in Loango National Park in Gabon. They found that the chimps built and used five different types of tools to help them find beehives and extract honey: thin, straight sticks to probe the ground for buried nests; thick blunt-ended pounders to break open beehive entrances; thinner lever-like enlargers to break down walls within the hive; collectors with frayed ends to dip honey from the opened hive and bark spoons to dip it out. Various tools were often found near the same hive, suggesting that the chimps employ them in sequence (Journal of Human Evolution 2009). A few tools even appeared to have two uses, with enlargers at one end and collectors at the other. This is the first example of a non-human species constructing multipurpose tools. Some of the tools would require several steps to make, so making and using the entire toolkit implies an impressive ability to plan ahead, compared with, say cracking a nut with a stone. Probing for underground hives also requires the chimps to conceive of the existence of unseen objects. The mental skills needed for this and the tasks that follow rival those displayed by humans in the early stone age, says Boesch, indeed, he believes the desire to successfully obtain honey could have been one of the pressures that favoured increased intelligence as humans evolved. HISTORIC AXE RE-FOUND: Archaeologists have unearthed a 400,000-year-old flint hand axe that went missing in the Natural History Museum, London, 150 years ago. It was originally found in a French quarry and displayed at the Royal Society in 1859, destroying creationists’ claim that the world was only 10,000 years old. REPTILES IN RETREAT: Habitat destruction threatens the survival of a fifth of Europe’s 151 reptile species and a quarter of its 85 amphibians, according to a survey for the European Commission. Of the reptile species, six are so critically endangered that they face imminent extinction, as do two amphibians. Maurice Gilson.


LAKE GRACE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

PERMANENT POSITION

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Level 1

4.50 HOURS PER WEEK

The successful applicant will be required to take up the position in Term 3, 2009.

A comprehensive job description and selection criteria are available on request from

Lake Grace District High School.

Details for Application:

: A resume' (recommended length no more than three pages, including the names of two referees - one of which is a current line/manager employer). : A statement addressing the selection criteria.

Mark applications Private and Confidential and forward to:

The Registrar Lake Grace District High School

School Place Lake Grace WA 6353

By 3.00pm Friday 26 June, 2009


Year 5 Scitech Camp

LAKE GRACE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Back: Sarah Graves, Adam Hunt, Elizabeth Spencer, Holly King, Emma Taylor, Chloe Robertson, Taylor Chesson, Jack Trevenen, Brady Carruthers, Emily Parker, John Boyland.

Front: Marcia Trevenen, Brendan Bell, Nash Kirk, Cent Amores, Ashley Gambuti, Dale Gooch.

On Thursday the 11th of June the year 5‘s left Lake Grace to go to Perth for a school camp. We stayed in Perth for one night. At 9am we waved goodbye to our parents ready for the long bus journey to Perth. We stopped at Pingelly for a toilet break and then continued our travels until arriving at the Perth Observatory at about 12:30pm. Here we had lunch and then commenced our tour which involved looking at a real meteorite, a solar system walk and looking at some amazing telescopes. To see one of them we had to climb a huge flight of stairs. After leaving the observatory the bus headed for Scitech. When we arrived we were all very keen to get into the shop, where we spent about an hour. Then free time to explore the many exhibits. Most of us were so excited that we just ran from one to the other forgetting to read the instructions then wondering why we didn‘t know what to do. After our free time some pre-dinner slime was made which was gross but cool. For dinner pizza was on the menu which was enjoyed by all, then it was back to some more free time. Finally it was time for the Flour, Fuel and Farts show where we all swore never to fart in the bath again. Emma couldn‘t get her hand out of a cake tin full of slime, Jack made some bubbles that overflowed and Marcia showed us what happens when we wash our dirty clothes. We then went to the CSIRO lab session where we made different types of circuits with lights and switches. All were amazed to be able to hear the radio on one of the circuits we made.

When the lab session was finished some milo and biscuits were shared. After supper and getting into our pyjamas we went to the digital studio to make some interesting music on CD, which we are now expecting in the mail. By the time we finished mixing our beats it was 10:30pm and time for bed. We eventually settled down and tried to sleep which was really hard because people kept moving and Mr Boyland was snoring. Finally we were all fast asleep when the cleaners came and turned all the lights on at 4am. It was a struggle to get them to understand we were trying to sleep and eventually they were turned off at 5am. We only had about another hour until we had to wake up. We dressed and had some breakfast. We had a bit more free time and then, had to say goodbye. After packing the bus we headed off to Synergy park. We all couldn‘t wait to get to the playgrounds, where we climbed a dragon‘s back, had photos under the rocks and kicked balls around which ended up in the water. On the way home we went to Armadale for lunch where the choices were Hungry Jacks or KFC. Then on the road for home. The bus was much quieter than on the way there and some of us even falling asleep. We arrived back in Lake Grace at 3:00pm and had to ring our mums because we were a bit earlier than expected. Overall it was a great experience and all of us had fun. Thanks to Mr Boyland for driving the bus.


Humour Rabbits vs. Wolves Two rabbits were being chased by a pack of hungry wolves. The wolves chased the rabbits into a thicket. After a few minutes, one rabbit turned to the other and said, "Well, do you want to make a run for it, or should we stay here for a few days and out number them?" Football Pool Grandma was nearly ninety years of age when she won 1,000,000 pounds on the football pools. Her family were extremely worried about her heart and feared that news of her large win would come as too much of a shock for her. 'Think we had better call in the doctor to tell her the news,' suggested the eldest son. The doctor soon arrived and the situation was explained to him. 'Now, you don't have to worry about anything,' said the doctor. 'I am fully trained in such delicate matters and I feel sure I can break this news to her gently. I assure you, there is absolutely no need for you to fear for her health. Everything will be quite safe if left to me.' The doctor went in to see the old lady and gradually brought the conversation around to football pools. 'Tell me,' said the doctor, 'what would you do if you had

a large win on the pools - say one million pounds?' 'Why,' replied the old lady, 'I'd give half of it to you, of course.' The doctor fell down dead with shock. Jury Duty A man was chosen for jury duty who very much wanted to be dismissed from serving. He tried every excuse he could think of but none of them worked. On the day of the trial he decided to give it one more shot. As the trial was about to begin he asked if he could approach the bench. "Your Honor," he said, "I must be excused from this trial because I am prejudiced against the defendant. I took one look at the man in the blue suit with those beady eyes and that dishonest face and I said, 'He's a crook! He's guilty, guilty, guilty.' So your Honor, I could not possibly stay on this jury!" With a tired annoyance the judge replied, "Get back in the jury box. That man is his lawyer." The Momentous Question For months Bill had been Lynn's devoted admirer. At long last he had collected sufficient courage to ask her the momentous question. "There are quite a lot of advantages to being a bachelor," Bill began,

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Farmers - Seeding stocks special! Bearings and seals to fit Agmaster, press wheels in stock. Any

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Continued page 27


"but there comes a time when one longs for the companionship of another being, a being who will regard one as perfect, as an idol; whom one can treat as one's absolute own; who will be kind and faithful when times are hard; who will share one's joys and sorrows." To his delight, Bill saw a sympathetic gleam in Lynn's eyes. Then she nodded in agreement, "I think it's a wonderful idea! Can I help you pick out a puppy?" The Speeder A traffic cop on patrol one night, watching a 35mph zone on the edge of town, suddenly saw a car come blazing by his hideout. Quickly grabbing at his radar gun, he clocked the fast moving vehicle at 87mph! The officer took off after the speeder and soon had the car pulled over on the side of the road. Expecting trouble with such a reckless driver, the patrolman approached cautiously. To his surprise the driver of the offending vehicle was a little old lady, barely tall enough to see over the steering wheel. ―Ma‘am,‖ the officer began. ―Do you know how fast you were going?‖ ―I was just getting her up around 90, I believe, officer,‖

the old lady answered calmly, peering up at him through her bifocals. ―Why, what seems to be the problem?‖ Shocked, the officer returned her comment, ―What seems to be the problem? Why, this is a 35mph zone! That‘s the problem. Didn‘t you see the sign?‖ ―Oh sure,‖ the old lady returned, ―That‘s why I‘m driving so fast. I‘m just trying to follow it‘s instruction.‖ Dumbfounded, the officer was momentarily speechless. ―Just what sign are you talking about, Ma‘am?‖ he asked, when he finally recovered. Smiling up at the officer, the old lady placed a gentle hand on his wrist and said, ―Why, the one that said ‗Speed Zone Ahead‘, of course!‖ Sick Aunt Finally, the good-natured boss was compelled to call Smith into his office. ―It has not escaped my attention,‖ he pointed out, ‖that every time there‘s a home-game at the stadium, you have to take your aunt to the doctor.‖ ―You‘re right, sir,‖ exclaimed Smith. ―I didn't realize it. You don‘t suppose she‘s faking , do you ?‖

Humour (Cont).

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OBORNE CONCRETE

Chemical sheds Boomspray pads House pads Super sheds Workshops Driveways Silo pads

Tip truck and bobcat also

available for any type of site works.

Small and Large Loads Grant Oborne - Lake Grace Ph/fax: (08) 9865 1367 Mobile: 0427 651 367

Western Australians will no longer need registration stickers and discs on their cars, trailers and motorcycles from January 1, 2010. On Sunday, 10 May 2009, Premier Colin Barnett and Transport Minister Simon O‘Brien announced that registration stickers and discs will be phased out from 1 January 2010. This decision was made because: The Government will save at least two

million dollars in printing and postage costs over four years

WA police now have the technology to check a vehicle's licence status without the need to refer to the registration sticker

The use of technology renders the rego sticker obsolete and owners will no longer have to struggle to scrape off the sticker

The legislative changes to the Road Traffic Act 1974 will occur over the coming months. Until this occurs, all vehicle owners will continue to be issued with a registration sticker or disc upon payment of the licence renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. How will I know when my licence is due to

expire?

A. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure will continue to send renewal notices to vehicle owners six weeks before the licence expires.

Q. How will I prove my vehicle is licensed?

A. It is recommended that the renewal notice, which is sent 6 weeks prior to the expiry date, be kept for future reference particularly for when you sell the vehicle.

Q. How will the police know my vehicle is

currently licensed?

A. The WA Police have Automatic Numberplate Recognition Cameras, in addition to the new TADIS computer system available in their police vehicles and in hand-held units for police on the beat. This system enables the instantaneous retrieval of the current licence information of the vehicle.

Q. If I travel interstate, how will local police

know my vehicle/trailer/caravan is licensed?

A. Police in other jurisdictions are able to check your vehicle licence via the National Exchange of

Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS).

Q. Will motorcycles, light trailers and caravans still require a registration disc from

1 January 2010?

A. Motorcycles will not be issued with a registration disc after 1 January 2010. This also applies to any caravans or trailers with a gross vehicle mass less than 4.5 tonnes.

Q. What about trucks/heavy vehicles?

A. Heavy vehicles (all vehicles with a gross vehicle mass more than 4.5 tonnes) will still be required to display a heavy vehicle registration sticker, as it is part of the National charging and enforcement regime.

The heavy vehicle sticker shows the vehicle configuration, make and body type, vehicle identification number, gross vehicle mass, gross combination mass, manufacturer‘s gross combination mass and any conditions that apply, whereas light vehicles stickers show just the month and year of licence expiry.

Registration Stickers a Thing of The Past


Do you have any historical photographs and documents for a Lake Grace 100 Years publication for 2011? Lake Grace 100 Years

committee is asking local people to contribute photographs and historical documents for the publication. Lake Grace Telecentre staff will scan and digitally record the images and documents to archive quality.

Documents can include such items as maps, lease agreements, advertisements, ration cards, recipes, letters, newspapers and event programs. These all show a picture of our community. We are not just seeking ‗old‘ photographs and documents - history is about anything that happened up to the present day, building or person. Please spread the word to family, friends and former residents.

For more information contact Michelle Slarke, Development Officer, Shire of Lake Grace, Tel: 9890 2500.

Picturing Lake Grace Across 100 Years

Above: Lake Grace Engineering advertisement, Wagin Argus, 8 May 1980

100 Year Celebrations for Lake Grace

COMMUNITY

MATTERS Community-minded people are invited

to participate in this interesting

and informative forum on

Friday, 26 June 2009 at 10.00am to 3.00pm

Middleton Beach Bowling Club, Albany

$15.00 for morning tea and lunch

Featuring : Maree Dawes – Mentally Healthy

Alison McCall – Dilemmas of a Parent Carer

Colleen Tombleson – Respite Care Matters

Sergeant Merryn Bojcun – Child Abuse Matters

Kathy Hough – Care in the Community

Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC and Member for South-West

Enquiries: Jane Mouritz: 9880 7016 or 0427 807 047

Please RSVP by 21June 2009 to Debbie Martin on : 9888 6062 or 0428 886 052

or email : [email protected]

If the health, safety and wellbeing of your family and community matters to you, then please join us on

Friday, 26 June 2009. You will be inspired and informed!

What was happening in Lake Grace in May 1980?

The Thirty Nine Steps starring Robert Powell and

John Mill was showing at Hillcrest Drive-In Twelve-year-old Julie King won the Yamaha Organ Festival regional final (junior section)

Lake Grace Newsagent and Drapery held a Big Fabric Sale—20% off.

Lake Grace Red Cross raised $1400 and Narrogin Blood Bank visited

Lake Grace Football Club hosted a Cabaret—$12 double, $6 single

Helena Dixon painted the equipment in the Children's Playground

Wagin Argus, 8 May 1980

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A TASTE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Lake Grace District High School student Jehl

Dejito experienced local government first

hand whilst on work experience from 8-12

June.

Jehl assumed various administrative tasks

throughout the week and whilst doing so was

able to increase her skills and knowledge

base.

“ Local government offers a diverse range of

employment opportunities and I encourage

young people to consider a career with their

local Council,” said Shire CEO, Jim Fraser. Above: Finance Officer Jess de Burgh and Jehl Dejito.

Nuisance Barking Dogs

All dogs bark but some barking dogs become a nuisance. Excessive barking is one of the most

disruptive neighbourhood issues and requires immediate attention.

Why do dogs bark?

Try to determine why your dog is barking. Dogs may bark because they are:

Hungry, thirsty, cold, hot, in need of exercise, or perhaps sick or injured

Bored

Seeking attention

Threatened or protecting their territory

Check to see if your dog: Has access to clean fresh water and adequate shelter

Has daily exercise and is not sick or injured

Is provided with marrow/brisket bones to chew several times a week.

Living near a dog that barks excessively – what can neighbours do?

Dog owners are often not aware of their own dog‟s excessive barking.

Firstly, the owner should be approached directly and have the problem explained to them. A

tape recording of the dog barking may help to substantiate any complaint.

Secondly, if your neighbour is unapproachable or does not agree that the problem exists, then

a complaint should be made to the Rangers at your local government.

Rangers can help with barking problems so that you do not have to suffer the nuisance caused

by dogs that make too much noise.

Boredom

Excessive barking is more common with some breeds than others. Some breeds – such as cattle

dogs, kelpies, border collies and German shepherds – were originally bred to work on farms

and may have problems adjusting to a suburban backyard. You should carefully select a

breed that is suitable for your lifestyle. Long walks on a lead may not be enough to keep some

dogs occupied. They may become barkers through boredom and frustration.


Thanks to our sponsors

and Karen Lovejoy - Roe District “Be Active” Community Sport & Recreation Coordinator

NEWDEGATE GOLF CLUB

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Pingrup / Lake grace junior hockey V‘s Ongerup June 6th With Anna Hunt in perfect wing position early in the first term she narrowly missed and early opportunity. It‘s great to see the younger team members not being afraid to get their stick in. We had a lot of the attacking play, though thanks to a tough opposition backline only managed the one goal. Well done Liam who succeeded. Well done to Brook Marsh and Emma Naisbitt who managed to cleanly stop a number of balls on a rough surface. Kathleen played another fantastic game and never gave up. Ongerup grabbed the opportunity to even the game score by making use of their wings late in the second half. Final score 1-1 Goal scorer: Liam Baker 1

Awards: Top Effort – Brook Marsh\ Best on Ground – Kathleen Naisbitt

Janine Watson

Pingrup / lake grace hockey notes Winners are Grinners!!! On Saturday 6th we played at Ongerup . At last it wasn't scorching hot!! A very enjoyable game as we defeated Ongerup 2-1 with all the goals being scored in the first half.

Best Player - Tabitha (sponsored by Lake Grace Tyrepower) Coaches award - Haley Altham (sponsored by Lake way Hair Salon)

Tameka Knill

Against Points Goals For Goals

Boxwood Hill 18 21 0

Borden 13 19 3

Pingrup/ L.G 12 8 3

Jerramungup 10 7 2

Ongerup 8 9 12

Gnowangerup 6 6 8

Newdegate 1 1 11

Nyabing 0 1 26

Final results from the Daylight Saving Referendum have been announced, with WA Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately today returning the referendum writ to the Governor. In the referendum, overall 1,144,203 valid votes were cast, with 519,899 (45.44%) electors voting ―Yes‖ and 624,305 (54.56%) voting ―No‖ – on a turnout of 85.64% of the State‘s 1,341,554 enrolled electors. Informal votes totalled only 4,650 (0.40% of all votes), the lowest-ever recorded level of informality for WA daylight saving referenda and almost half the number of informal votes cast in 1992. The primary reason for informality was illegibility (where the elector had chosen to scribble on the ballot paper) totalling 1540 ballots; followed by 1188 blank ballots, 1112 ballots where the elector‘s intention was unclear, and 810 for a variety of other reasons – only 199 of these ballot papers were rejected because the elector marked the box with a cross. Commenting today Mr Gately expressed his satisfaction with the turnout: ―Given that traditionally voter turnout in a stand-alone referendum is low, the final figure of 85% is a pleasing result, comparing favourably with the 88% turnout at the recent State general election and the 86% at the last daylight saving referendum,‖ he said.

―The low level of informal votes is also encouraging, suggesting the Commission had effectively communicated to the public its messages in regard to correctly completing the ballot paper. ―I note too that the ‗ticks and crosses‘ distraction proved to be a non-issue with only 199 ballot papers from across the State rejected for this reason.‖ The overall breakdown of votes shows that there were 885,849 votes cast on referendum day, 36,939 postal votes, 68,723 early in-person votes, 148,111 absent votes, 765 provisional votes and 8,466 votes at special institutions and hospitals.

FINAL DAYLIGHT SAVING REFERENDUM RESULTS ANNOUNCED

Scanning

Have your family photographs scanned and saved to CD

at the Telecentre. We can also download from your

digital camera.

Enquiries on 9865 1470.


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I‘m a couple of weeks behind in the golf notes so in order to catch up I will keep these notes short and sweet. On the 24th of May we had our first stroke round of the year sponsored by the President Craig Reeves (Reevo). The Men‘s comp was won convincingly by Chris Carruthers with a Nett score 68 – a few years off hasn‘t hurt his golf at all! Allan ‗Stubby‘ Stubberfield continued his good form this year to get 2nd place on a count back from Murray Stanton – both had Nett scores of 75. In the ladies event it was a very close competition with Lisa Pearce narrowly beating Stephanie Lay on a countback - both ladies finished with excellent Nett scores of 71. Craig Reeves also sponsored some extra novelties on the day – these were won by Gary ‗Frisky‘ Frost (Best 2nd No 2), Chris Carruthers (Best 3rd No 5), Helen Hunt (Ladies LD on 8), Frisky (Best 2nd No 10), Tania Bray (Longest Putt 14) and Marcus Owen (Men‘s LD on 17). Weekly Novelties were won by JP? (NTP 4), Renae O‘Halloran (NTP 6), Reevo (NTP 15), Frisky (NTP 18), Helen (LP 9) and Stubby (Placement 12). The following week was a Par Event sponsored by Spencer Wools – thanks to Darren and Tania Spencer for their sponsorship. The day produced 2 major highlights – Merv ‗The Lochness Monster‘ Spurr who turned up for his first round of golf ever with some sparkling new sticks (had a very good game as well beating some regular golfers!) and Michelle who came within a couple of inches of winning $500 for a hole in one of the par 3 18th (incidentally the hole in one is sponsored by Summit Fertilizers – thanks to Athol Kennedy and Summit for their continued sponsorship). On the golf side of things it was me who came away with a win with a +7 (managed to do this on the first 9 holes – shame about the other 9!) closely followed by Corey ―no gimmes‖ Lee on a +5. In the Ladies, Michelle capped off a good day to win the ladies with +4 with Stephanie Lay filling the runners up spot. Weekly Novelties were won by Stubby (NTP 4), Reevo (NTP 6), Merv! (NTP 15), Michelle (NTP 18), R. Stubby (LP 9) and Murray (Placement 12). On the 7th of June, Jason Willcocks played his

annual game of golf – the SBM Tyres sponsored Foursomes. A good day was had by all with the help of Jason‘s and Penny‘s generous sponsorship. At the end of the day it was Gary Frost and Marcus Owen who came out on top with a Nett score of 67 with Derek Stanton and the man in form (Stubby) only 1 shot further back. We won‘t mention who ended up with the NAGA! Jason and Penny also sponsored a few extra

novelties on course with the winners being Marcus / Frosty (Best 2nd No 2), Marcus / Frosty (Best 3rd No 5), Hunty and Eggs (Best 3rd No 13) and myself and Crooky came up with the best 2nd on number 10 – goes to show even the NAGA winners can come away with a prize. Weekly Novelties were won by Helen / Michelle (NTP 4), Frisky (NTP 6), Rex (NTP 15), Jason (NTP 18), Eggs (LP 9) and Jason (Placement 12). Last Sunday it was the coveted ―Men‘s Sheep Day‖ sponsored by Murray Stanton and Kingsley Strevett – a popular day on the golfing calendar. The day is an Aggregate Stableford with the partners drawn out of a hat at the end of the day‘s play – whilst you might have a good day individually it doesn‘t necessarily mean you will win the main prize. On the other hand you may have an ordinary day but still come up Trumps – just ask Frisky! As you can probably guess Frisky managed to draw a good partner in Corey Lee resulting in a Nett score of 70 (Corey managed to get 42 of these) and they came home with the sheep. Second place went to Stubby and Eggs (Stubby continues his amazing form with a Stableford score of 40) and 3rd went to Chad and I. Special mention to Crooky who did well individually with a 38 but unfortunately did not fare as well in the draw. The Ladies had a Individual Stableford sponsored by Karissa at Lake Way Hair Salon – Helen and Steph both had an exceptional day returning with 41 points. However in the count back it was Helen who narrowly came out on top with 22 points on the back 9 compared to Steph‘s 21. Michelle also had a good day with 37 points and it was good to see the Ladies Captain back on the course. Weekly Novelties were won by Nick (NTP 15 – got the birdy as well!), Milty (Placement 12 – unfair advantage with his golf cart!) and Crooky (LP 9). Helen cleaned up the rest of the novelties winning the NTP4, NTP6 and Nearest the Pin 18. Many thanks to Westpac, Bankwest, Lake Grace Hotel, Rosie‘s Café, CSBP and Tyrepower who are the sponsors of the weekly novelties. Next week we have a Stroke Event sponsored by CCL Hardware followed by the Lake Grace Open Day which will be held on Saturday the 27th of June – please call myself if you require any details.

Justin Wright

LAKE GRACE GOLF CLUB NOTES

All Members please note that there is a busy bee this Saturday at 12pm to get the course

ready for the Open Day – many hands make light work!


Lake Grace St John Ambulance

First Aid Kits A variety of kits are currently on sale from the Lake Grace Medical Centre (previously from Bankwest).

There is a range to suit most needs. Contact Heather on 9865 1208 or call in to the Medical Centre.

Lake Grace St John Ambulance offers a restocking service for First Aid Kits. Have your items in your kit expired or have you used items and need more??

Please call Lynda on 9865 1405 to get your kits restocked.

All proceeds from the sale of kits and restocking go to the Lake Grace St John Ambulance

Lake Grace / Pingrup Netball

Lake Grace Junior Golf

Round 7 Ongerup vs. Lake Grace A Grade: The A Grade girls played a tough and physical game this week against Ongerup and were able to come away with a win 40 to 36. Best Player: Gabbie Trevenen. Coaches Award: Maggie Trevenen. B Grade: The B Grade girls started off a little rusty this week and unfortunately Ongerup got away to a good start. The girls were more competitive after quarter time, however Ongerup were too good and beat us 43 to 12. Best Player: Amanda Poots. Coaches Award: Taylah Reeves. Thank you to Peter Hudson for sponsoring the awards this week. All the best to the A Grade netball team next week against Nyabing. There is no game for B Grade next weekend.

Thank you to CCL Hardware for sponsoring our awards every week. We really appreciate the support they give us. Dates to remember: 27th June: Band at pavilion ‗Big Men Working‘. 18th July: DJ at pavilion. Theme: masquerade. 19th July: Make up game in Jerramungup vs. Borden. 9th August: Under 17‘s Great Southern Junior Carnival in Denmark. Please see Maria Taylor or a committee member if you are interested. Please remember it is your responsibility to swap your duty if you cannot make it. Here is a reminder of the roster for the next few weeks: All the best to the teams playing next week against Kent.

Amanda Poots

Date Canteen/ Afternoon Tea

B-Grade Umpiring

Timing/ Scoring B Grade

Junior Umpiring

Timing/ Scoring A Grade

Bar and Sunday Clean

Up

June 2oth

NA NA NA Briana Amanda H NA

June 27th

Nikki Darya

Amanda P

Tabitha Lisa NA Jackie Trudy

Finally some long awaited rain to make our course change from a brown colour to a nice green colour and all in the space of a week. The last couple of weeks have been well attended with our new players improving week by week and none more so than Ben Weaver who has come a long way in a short space of time to take out the coaches award. Another with a great swing and coming a long very nicely is Bianca Kennedy who won the stroke competition. Brendan Bell was also prominent in winning the chipping and putting comp. He took out the Rhynie award as well. Last weeks winners were Reece Lay and Travis Hutter in the 4BBB competition on a countback from Brendan and Ben. The coaches award went to the much improved Travis Hutter who is improving his technique each week and taking everything on board. The Rhynie award winner this week goes to Reece Lay. Well done everyone, the improvement is there for all to see.

A very special thank you to Mr Milton Reynolds for his ongoing and generous sponsorship to our juniors, Milton has been contributing to the junior program for a few years now and we can't thank him enough. Until next week keep practicing.

Gary Frost


Elisabeth Hawkins Rural Service Officer

Elisabeth has a mobile office and helps all rural businesses and farming enterprises with

their Centrelink enquiries. If you would like to make an

appointment with Elisabeth please

give her a call on 9841 9126

or 0447 891 985.

Photo ID’s Do you need a photo for an ID pass,

passport, library card or license?

The Telecentre are able to take and print

your photos.

$12 for a set of four (4)

6 June Lake Grace v Bruce Rock at home C Grade LG 0 – BK 4 Coach‘s awards - Jade Cameron and Phoebe Robertson B Grade LG 0 – BK 0 Coach‘s awards - Charlie Purser, Narelle Hutter and supporting player to Michelle Williams A Grade LG 5 – BK 3 Goal scorers – Lyn Carruthers (3), Anna Taylor and Tahryn Gray Coach‘s awards - Missy Clifford, Anna Taylor and supporting player to Danielle Robertson The club welcomed new player Michelle Williams who reserved for both B and A grade and looks to be a valuable addition to the club. Thanks to Zoe Cameron who forced her to play with us!!! The RB award this week went to Missy Clifford and the Chook to Belinda ‗Abacus’ Bowron. 13 June Lake Grace v Corrigin at home C Grade LG 0 - CR 1 Coach‘s award - Fletcher Taylor. B Grade LG 1 – CR 1 Goal scorer Penny Willcocks Coach‘s awards - Narelle Hutter, Kelly Gross and supporting player to Penny Willcocks A Grade LG 9 – CR 0 Goal scorers – Lyn Carruthers (5), Anna Taylor (3), Fleur O‘Neill (1) Coach‘s awards - Anna Taylor, Lyn Carruthers and supporting player to Fleur O‘Neill. RB this game to Courtney Withnell and the Chook remains in the custody of Belinda Bowron. Congratulations to Fleur O‘Neill and Tahryn Gray on their inclusion in the State Country Team. The Hockey

Club will be catering a couple of steak teas at the Sportsman‘s Club on 27th June and 25th July to fundraise toward Fleur and Tahryn‘s expenses to participate in the tour to Tamworth in August. Please support steak teas these nights as this is a great achievement for these players.

The Lake Grace Hockey Club is sponsored by

The Lake Grace Sportsman‘s Club,

Walkers Wines,

Across the Lake Wines,

Sab‘s Fish and Chips,

Elders Lake Grace,

Lakes Building Maintenance

Darren Clifford Lake Grace. Please support these businesses as they have supported us.

Danielle Robertson

To Fleur O’Neill and Tahryn Gray on their selection in the Western Australian State Country Touring Team.

The competition will be held in Tamworth in August 2009.

The Lake Grace Hockey Club will be hosting Steak Teas at the Sportsman's Club on Saturday 27th June and Saturday

25th July to help them with their expenses. Please come along for dinner and support them in their

quest for sporting glory!!!!

Troll Tales


Lake Grace

Ladies Darts

Ladder Stingers 24 Comets 12 Just Us 12 K-Mums 8

29/4/2009 Stingers def Comets Just Us def K-Mums Highest Ave – Delys Giles 44.12 Kelly Stewart 39.08 Highest Score - Kelly Stewart 140 Delys Giles 128 Highest Peg - Kelly Stewart 47 Robyn Taplin 42 5/6/2009 Stingers def K-Mums Just Us def Comets Highest Ave - Kirstie Chesson 35.57 Delys Giles 35.02 Highest Score - Kelli Gross 140 Fitz Komene 121 Highest Peg - Kelly Stewart 35 Delys Giles 25 13/5/2009 Stingers def Just Us K-Mums def Comets Highest Ave - Christine Fyfe 33.68 Kim Chesson 30.46 Highest Score - Kim Chesson 115 Robyn Taplin 103 Highest Peg - Kelly Stewart 48 Coralee Palmer 46 20/5/2009 Comets def Stingers Just Us def K-Mums Highest Ave - Delys Giles 42.05 Fitz Komene 39.92 Highest Score - Delys Giles 100 Debbie Giles 100 Highest Peg - Kim Chesson 62 Christine Fyfe 37

27/5/2009 Stingers def K-Mums Comets def Just Us Highest Ave - Kim Chesson 36.26 Velia Crook 34.20 Highest Score - Delys Giles 140 Debbie Bell 108 Highest Peg - Kim Chesson 56 Robyn Taplin 26 3/6/2009 Stingers def Just Us Comets def K-Mums Highest Ave - Debbie Giles 39.97 Kim Chesson 35.11 Highest Score - Nat Gambuti 121 Kim Chesson 118 Highest Peg - Kim Chesson 40 Nat Gambuti 20 10/6/2009 Stingers def Comets K-Mums def Just Us Highest Ave - Kim Chesson 37.93 Fitz Komene 37.32 Highest Score - Christine Kimber 133 Kelly Stewart 110 Highest Peg - Debbie Giles 40 Fitz Komene 32

The way we played against Collingwood in round 11 signaled we were due for a rest. I felt mentally and physically exhausted, so I really felt ready for the split round. So having the past few days off was a great opportunity to get away and refresh the mind, body and soul. I took the opportunity to get away with my girlfriend Kaila to Balgownie Estate in the Yarra Valley in Melbourne's outer east. I've got family in Wodonga, but it was my first opportunity to see some of the Victorian country side – and I loved it. Driving out to the Yarra Valley, it felt much more than an hour away from Melbourne, so it was great to see the beautiful scenery and great countryside. I love the country – fresh air and green grass. And staying at a winery was a bit different for me. I'd had such a good weekend away, but also did a bit of self reflection. I spoke to my girlfriend about setting goals for the rest of the season. I'd also put some things in place with development

coach Kelly O'Donnell, on the Thursday before the break. We spoke about areas of improvement and things I was doing well. It was great to have a chat and catch up. I had to write some things down to give to him this week. They were things like how I'll approach the next 11 games of the season, develop my game and do my bit for the team. That all starts this Friday against Essendon. Overall, the break was great, but I was ready to go on Monday. We had a weights session that day, with our main training session on Tuesday. Everyone came back with an extra bit of enthusiasm. They all wore smiles out at Casey Fields, so it was great to see everyone coming back refreshed. I know I was better for it. Playing on Friday night isn't something a few of us younger players have experienced, so we've got to cherish this upcoming opportunity.

Cale Morton's mail: Fired up


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LAKE GRACE D Grade FOOTBALL NOTES Only one match to report on this edition due to the Colts Carnival Bye Weekend. It was our away match at Ongerup. We were confident, coming off our win against Borden and were hoping we could do the same job on Ongerup. In near perfect conditions we had a good warm up and got out on the field expecting to have control of the play. Ongerup had other ideas and were quick at slamming on two goals in the first five minutes. That is officially the last time I under rate a side, and from now on previous results against other sides mean nothing! To our guys credit they held firm in defense and the forward line started to open up a bit, allowing us a goal late in the quarter. We weren't hard enough at the ball and allowed Ongerup to take possession too easily, so in the second quarter we shuffled a few positions around to try and create more opportunities.

Liam Baker was working hard on the ball but was mobbed at every possession he had, minimizing his impact on the game. Some of the opposition had other intentions besides the ball and we were intimidated out of the contest a bit. The game was pretty even after that first quarter with Ongerup players moving the ball amongst themselves better than we were. Both sides missed a few opportunities. The game was in the balance right up to the last minute with Ongerup eventually running out winners by 3 points. Not that we could tell initially, as the score board only fired up on the League match. Morton boys award went to Joe Fonda, kicking a much needed goal against the tide. This weekend a full on scratch match at Nyabing to get ready for Jerramungup at home the following week.

Ross Bowron

Lake Grace/Pingrup Football Round 7 League results: L-Grace/Pingrup 19 goals 19 (133) defeated Ongerup 20 goals 8 (128).

Best: Karl Fleay, D Trevenen, James Fairclough Kent 16 goals 14 (110) defeated Newdegate 7 goals 13 (55) . Jerramungup 21 goals 8 (134) defeated Gnowangerup 13 goals 9 (87). Borden 10 goals 10 (70) defeated Boxwood Hills 7 goals 8 (50) .

Reserves Results: L-Grace/Pingrup 14 goals 12 (96) defeated

Ongerup 6 goals 4 (40). Kent 21 goals 18 (144) defeated Newdegate 3 goals 0 (18). Gnowangerup 19 goals 20 (134) defeated Jerramungup 2 goals 4 (16). Boxwood Hills defeated Borden by forfeit.

Junior Results: Ongerup 3 goals 7 (25) defeated L-Grace/Pingrup 3 goals 4 (22). Gnowangerup 10 goals 10 (70) defeated Jerramungup 1 goal 1 (7). Boxwood Hills 11 goals 17 (83) defeated Borden 3 goals 3 (21) . Newdegate bye.

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D Grade Player Profiles NAME: Bailey McGlinn NICKNAME: Bails AGE: 9 FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizza PREFERRED POSITION: Wing PREFERRED SIDE: Right hand/right foot

FAVOURITE TEAM: Eagles LOCAL IDOL: John Callope (aka ―The

Seagull‖) Captain Cupcake

AFL IDOL: Daniel Kerr GOAL: To win a Premiership at Lake Grace. COACHES COMMENT: Name might be McGlinn but plays like McLeod (Andrew). Plenty of dash on the wing from this guy, good background too with the tenacity of McGlinns and the easy ball gets of Callope (just kidding Johnny…..Johnny?)

NAME: Jack Trevenen NICKNAME: Sprato AGE: 10 FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizza PREFERRED POSITION: Wing PREFERRED SIDE: Right hand/right foot FAVOURITE TEAM: Essenden Bombers LOCAL IDOL: Bill (aka Grant O‘Neill AFL IDOL: Angus Monfries

GOAL: To play for Essenden. COACHES COMMENT: This guy doesn‘t know how to stop smiling! Jack has been playing on the ball but may be getting re-assigned soon to make better use of his marking and kicking ability. Look out Dennis here comes another Trevenen destined for ‗A Grade‘!

HOLIDAY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC DATE: Thursday, 16 July 2009 (second week of holidays VENUE: GNOWANGERUP SPORTING COMPLEX COST: $10 (includes hot dog lunch, cordial, fruit and coaching AGES: 6-16 years BRING: Football boots, shorts, mouthguard, hat, sunburn cream, change of clothes if wet, towel. ITINERARY: Claremont Football Club players will attend to assist with skill teaching 10.00am Register, organise groups & warm up 10.30am Coaching Clinic - Ball Skills 12.30-1.00pm Lunch (canteen will run) 1.30-300pm Coaching Clinic - marking, ball gathering, dodging, tackling, smothering, punching, gaining front position 3.00pm Finish


Lake Grace/Pingrup Football Round 7 Lake Grace/Pingrup Vs Ongerup The final game of the round saw the Lake Grace/Pingrup Bombers head down to Ongerup as huge underdogs. With the week leading up to the game there was high controversy with a lot of soul searching being done between the much loved team. On a cold Saturday the Bombers headed down to make amends of the season so far, Ongerup were very confident while the Bombers had nothing to lose. Inspirational words from the Super Coach Greg Pinney before the game set the boys up for an exciting first quarter every player putting in their all for their team, their mates, their club and their supporters. The Black and Red jumpers were seen across the oval swarming on every loose ball and pack they could. In the back line ‗Workhorse‘ Chris Trevenen had a massive task playing on the extremely Dangerous Craig Boulton with over a 8 goal average this season. The Workhorse strived from the challenge and was strong not giving Boulton an inch all day. While up forward Karl ‗Drop Punt‘ Fleay was getting plenty of the ball, but kicking goals was another story though at the end of the first quarter the Bombers were 9 goals to 2. Inaccuracy was the big issue come the second quarter with the Bomber kicking 7 points while Ongerup came flying back with 10 goals kicking with the breeze. At half

time comrade Rey was strong in the Lake Grace/Pingrup camp and for the first time you could tell the players were there for each other. This showed after half time with the work rate of all players lifting while the game itself turned into a hard running cat fight. The Bombers were still down at the last change but the feeling between the players coaching staff and supporters was that nothing would take this game away. The final quarter came down to the last 3 minutes with Lake Grace/Pingrup being down by 1 point. Through pure desperation the Bombers manage to put on one final goal and held on to win their first game of 2009 by 5 points. Fantastic Jimmy Farcough was inspirational over four quarters while honours should go to every one of the 22 players that ran out onto the field for the Black and Red. Big congratulation to Mickey ‗The Brut‘ Trevenen on an outstanding first league game along with Aaron ‗Prince‘ Carruthers and Aaron ‗The digger‘ Dunham with well deserved league games, to have these players in the side was a tremendous show of their character and efforts around the club and on the field. Congratulations to the reserves for another terrific win against the side that knocked them out of the finals last season. The courageous win was lead by the terrific skills and talent of Aaron ‗Prince‘ Carruthers, ‗Bulldog‘ Benny Tomkins and local ‗Pinup Boy‘ Brendan Desmond.

Denise Gittos

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Heavy Duty Off-Road 4 berth Cole Camper Trailer

Fitted with brakes, battery that recharges from vehicle, 12 volt LED interior lights, electric water pump & two water tanks

$9,000.00 Phone Terry on : 0429 651 280

WANTED FOR SALE

Selva Nix - Clairvoyant Visiting Lake Grace from 16th July

An evening meditation session will be available if enough interest

For an appointment Please phone 0427 651 785

Old Laundry Sinks or Baths For gardening purposes

Phone Natalie Gambuti 9865 4068

COMING

Day Care Due to low numbers on Tuesdays, daycare

will close at 12 midday. Hours of care on Tuesday will be from

8:30am through to midday. This situation will be reviewed if there is an

increase in interest.

House Long term lease.

(within 12 km of Lake Grace) Please Phone 9865 1054

SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON 2009 1st Thursday of every month.

July 2nd Catholic Ladies August 6th Lions Ladies September 3rd CWA October 1st Red Cross November 5th Playgroup December 3rd Anglican Ladies

Lake Grace CWA would like to say thank you to all groups for continued support of

this wonderful service to our Senior Citizens.

CWA Meeting Next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 14th July, 1.30pm. At the CWA building.

All welcome.

Shire Council Meetings 2009

The next council meeting is Wednesday 24th June 2009, 6pm at the

Lake Grace Council Chambers Members of the public are welcome to

attend meetings.

The Grand Lodge of Freemasons WAC

The Kulin Lodge No. 160 Meets 7:30 pm

Gordon St. Kulin 3rd Monday of each month

Dedicated to Charity and Support in the Community

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Telephone 9880 1360 or 0427 654 090


Anglican church

Of Lake grace

Sunday 21st June

Newdegate 8am Lake Grace 10am Sunday 28th June Lake Grace 9am

Enquiries: Father Dave - 0427 545 560 Terry Gladish - 9865 1022

CRISIS CARE NUMBERS

Doctor‘s Surgery 9865 1208 Hospital 9890 2222 Ambulance 000 Police Station 9865 1007 Fire Brigade 9865 1250 Emergency Services 000 Electricity Faults 13 13 51 Water Faults 13 13 75 Directory Assistance 12455 Crisis Care Unit 9325 1111 Women‘s Refuge Group 9227 1642 Family Violence Intervention Programme 9336 2144 ACRAH Men‘s Refuge 9272 1333 Domestic Violence Legal Aid Unit 9328 7602 Family Court of WA 9224 8222 Youth Legal Service 9227 4140 Citizens‘ Advice Bureau 9221 5711 Samaritan Befrienders 1800 198 313 Margaret Cole 0427 441 459 Poisons Information 13 11 26 Kids‘ Helpline 1800 073 008 Seniors‘ Information 1800 199 087 Family Helpline 1800 643 000 Southern AgCare Counselling 0427 441 459

LAKE GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday 20th June

Hopetoun 6pm

Sunday 21st June Ravensthorpe 8.30am Kukerin (C/S) 9am Varley 11am Lake Grace 6pm

Sunday 28th June

Kukerin 8am Lake Grace 10am (Confirmation)

For inquiries and request for home visitation, please contact the parish office on 9865 1248.

Mr Neil Bishop ph 9865 1632 Mr Colin Connolly ph 9865 1010 Mr Ron Dewson ph 9865 1224 Mr Len Elliott ph 9865 1137 Mr Geoff Sabourne ph 9865 1171 Mrs Amanda Milton ph 0429 654 011

Watering Days in Lake Grace

Last digit of your lot or house number

Your two scheme watering days are:

1 Wednesday & Saturday

2 Thursday & Sunday

3 Friday & Monday

4 Saturday & Tuesday

5 Sunday & Wednesday

6 Monday & Thursday

7 Tuesday & Friday

8 Wednesday & Saturday

9 Thursday & Sunday

0 Friday & Monday

You may water only once either before 9am or after 6pm

Councillor Telephone Fax

Andrew Walker (President)

9865 1241 9865 1921

Ian Chamberlain (Vice President)

9871 6001 9871 6035

Amanda Milton 9865 1960 0429 654 011

Ollie Farrelly 9865 1180 0427 651 180

9865 1188

John Dunkeld 9871 2059 9871 2094

Jeanette de Langrafft 9838 9062 9838 9041

Royce Taylor 9865 1507 9865 1320

Wally Newman 9871 1582 9871 1587

Dean Sinclair 9874 7045 9874 7005


June

Fri 19 Fish & Chip Night - LGS Club Toy Library open - 9am 10am Sat 20 Steak Night at Sportsman‘s Club Winter Sport - Kent v L/G Pingrup Hockey - Country weekend bye Sun 21 Junior golf - 9:30am Golf - Stroke (CCL Thrifty Link) Netball over 30‘s carnival in Katanning Golf Coach (Newdegate) Mon 22 Recycling Collected Gym Club Tues 23 CWA Luncheon Physiotherapist HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Weight Watchers Glen Jakovich Visit Pingrup/LG Junior Hockey Training Netball Training - 6-7:30pm Snr Football Training Wed 24 LG Hockey Club Training Junior Netball Training Community Consultation 7pm-8:30pm Thur 25 Community Consultation 10:30am—12 Pizza Night at Rosies LGDHS Winter Carnival LG Playgroup - 9:30am—11:30am Pingrup/Lake Grace Hockey Training D Grade Football Training 3:30pm-5pm Netball Training - 6-7:30pm Auskick Training LGDHS Newsletter Snr Football Training Fri 26 Fish & Chip Night - LGS Club Hospital Street Stall HACC Activity Night Sat 27 Steak Night at Sportsman‘s Club. (Hockey) Golf - Lake Grace Open Day Winter Sports - LG/Pingrup v Jerramungup

Craft at CWA Hockey - Kulin v Lake Grace Sun 28 Junior Golf - 9:30am Mon 29 Swimability at Narrogin Gym Club Garden Workshop NGN Nursery Tue 30 Physiotherapist Weight Watchers Netball Training - 6-7:30pm Pingrup/LG Junior Hockey Training Snr Football Training Wed 1 LG Hockey Club Training Building Surveyor Junior Netball Training Thur 2 LG Playgroup - 9:30am—11:30am Pizza Night at Rosies Pingrup/Lake Grace Hockey Training D Grade Football Training 3:30pm-5pm Netball Training - 6-7:30pm Coming Events July 3rd - ‘The Family Farm’ launch July 3rd - Senior Citizen's Luncheon July 6-8th - Hockey U/13 State Championships July 13-15th - U/15 State Championships July 11th - Golf Newdegate Open Day July 15th - Building Surveyor July 16th - Football Development clinic Gnowangerup August 9th - Under 17’s Great Southern Junior Netball Carnival in Denmark August 18th - P&C meeting

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Sudoku The Sudoku grid of

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The aim of the game is to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers 1 to 9.

You can‘t repeat numbers in a row, column or 3x3 box and you can‘t change the numbers already in squares.