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4th February 2010 $1.10 inc GST Vol 16 Issue 1

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The Annual Australia Day celebration held at Lake Grace Swimming Pool was once again hosted by the Lake Grace Lions Club. They do a fantastic effort catering each year and did an exceptional job this year in providing a delicious breakfast for up to a hundred and fifty people who attended the morning. Everyone enjoyed the meal and company, catching up with people and post Festive season news. Ray Williams President of Lions started the official proceedings by welcoming everyone to the breakfast and introducing Shire President Mr Andrew Walker. Andrew announced the winner for the Premier‘s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a Community Group or Event. This was won by the Lake Grace Artists‘ Group, for their contribution to the arts, specifically the events Art2Wear held in May and the Art in Motion held all through the month of October. The group was nominated by the Development Association. The Premier‘s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award was won by Amanda Trevenen, nominated by the Lake Grace FESA Cadets. Amanda volunteers for two local organizations, providing important life skills, enlightening experiences and personal development for our local youth. Amanda is the volunteer coordinator of the Lake Grace FESA Cadets, President of the Lake Grace/Pingrup Netball Club and a member of the Lake Grace Sporting Precinct Focus Group. Nomination for the Artist Group The Lake Grace Artists‘ Group has worked hard over many years in bringing awareness and enjoyment of art to the Lake Grace Community. The Wild Wild West Art2Wear night held on the 9th May initially involved all members of the Art Group encouraging and helping everyone from the young to older community members to make art garments suitable to parade from all sorts of recycled and other materials. For months at the beginning of the year the group worked tirelessly, going

into the Lake Grace District High School to assist students in their creations. Using their imagination they produced some amazing costumes which were ultimately presented at a spectacular event to themed music and lighting at the Lake Grace Hall to a crowd of over 100 community members. The event was then invited out to the Newdegate Machinery Field Day in September resulting in winning the Environmental Award for schools and $300 for the Lake Grace District High School.

Above: Shire President Andrew Walker with Amanda Trevenen, winner of the Citizenship Award.

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Editorial Welcome back! We have had a phenomenal response from our subscribers and those who put ‗stuff‘ in the

paper...I had thought we‘d be able to kick back and cruise our way through a slimline edition. Alas I was rudely awakened and we have been slogging away in an attempt to look organised. Thank you to everyone for their submissions.

Could anyone walking their dog past the Telecentre please pick up after their four legged friend. There has been an abundance of dog poo on the lawn which isn‘t nice for anyone, especially whoever is mowing the lawn. It also means anyone wanting to make use of the shade on the lawn isn‘t able to.

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Suzanne Reeves To the Collators of the Last Edition

Maurice Gilson Miranda Wallace Alex Reeves Kim Hawtin Val Whiting Amber McPherson

Craig Reeves Trish Medlen Mary Naisbitt

Mac, Barbara, Lindsay, Rosie and Family would sincerely like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, cards and attendance at the funeral of our beloved Shippy. Special thanks to Neil and Elsie Bishop for writing such a lovely eulogy, to Bomb for organising the wake, to all the ladies for the yummy food and to Maurice Nolan for being a pallbearer. We would also like to thank Dr Sam and all the Hospital staff for the excellent care given to Shippy while she was in hospital. We sincerely thank you all.

The McWilliam Family

Nancy, Phil, Jill, Doug and families would dearly like to thank everyone for their phone calls, cards and attendance

at our mother, Marj’s funeral. Many thanks to all the people who

were involved in so many ways. It was greatly appreciated.

Thank You Both Sheryl and Horace wish to thank the local Lions Club for the erection of

a ramp outside the back of their premises.

It has made access to the outdoors much easier for the both of us.

Once again a big thank you to all involved.


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The Shire of Lake Grace‘s last council meeting for 2010 was well attended for public question time by members of both the Newdegate and Lake Grace communities anxious to see what would come of the motion to push forward for a new medical centre for Newdegate.

With a budget of $500,000 put aside for the project it was an item of concern that the lowest tender came in at $774,685; a difference of $274,685 that could put considerable financial strain on ratepayers by driving up the loan/debt ratio and perhaps put future projects at risk. Added to the higher than expected costs was the realisation that forthcoming Royalties for Regions regional funding had come under a cloud and that the Shire had been rejected for a $300,000 Federal grant that was to go toward the project. Budgeted funding for the project is $250,000 from Country Local Government (R4R), $125,000 from the Newdegate Field Day Committee and $125,000 from a Shire loan; Council will have to facilitate further loans for any shortfall in funding for this project.

Councillors Chamberlain and Newman put forward a notice of motion that the Shire of Lake Grace proceed as soon as possible and accept the tender from Cimeco Pty Ltd as per tender specifications and that the Lake Grace Shire raise a loan to facilitate any short fall in the funding required to complete the project.

Although Council is united in its desire to provide a medical facility for the community of Newdegate and surrounding areas Councillors Milton and Farrelly believed it was appropriate for further investigation of suitable construction types and put forward a motion to support this, requesting that a report be presented at the February council meeting with result of investigation.

Current facilities for the medical practice in Newdegate are quite dismal, but with the Doctor attending one day per week for 48 weeks of the year along with other services such as Allied Health, HACC and Southern AgCare there were concerns from ratepayers that a lot of money was being expended on a brick building when alternative building materials could just as easily serve the purpose.

Mr Gary Batt, architect for the project, felt that there was pride in brick and that his plans were done in keeping with the remainder of the town. Long term plans are that improvements to the Town Hall would be done to match in with the Medical Centre and that a retirement village also be built. Mr Batt believed that these buildings would then become the centrepiece of the Newdegate community.

All the Newdegate community wants is better facilities for their Medical Centre and concerns raised by observer Mrs Helen Mc Donald is that these costs are not going to get any cheaper as time goes by. The motion put forward by Councillors Chamberlain and Newman to go ahead with the tender was voted 5-4 in the affirmative.

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Sincere sympathy to Gordon McWilliam and family on the loss of Oriel (Shippy) who passed away on Monday 14th December.

Belated sympathy also to the family of Marj Clarke who passed away on 28th December. Visiting from Canada for Christmas was Emma, John-Paul and baby Joah Folz, spending time on the

farm and visiting the coast for four weeks. Congratulations to Gemma Hardy and Jason Burrell of Northampton on their recent engagement on

Boxing Day. At last!!! Congratulations to Katrina Komene and Jarrod Cox on the arrival of their baby girl, Javette Lavana

on 16th December 2009. Katrina would like to thank everyone for their gifts, cards and baby stuff. Belated congratulations to Pat and Belinda

O‘Neill who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on the 19th January.

Congratulations to Pippa and Lindsay Francisco (nee Bennett) on the arrival of their baby girl, Gigi Rose on 31st December 2009. Gigi weighed 7lb 12oz, was 50cm long and is the first grandchild for Clem and Helen Bennett. Photo at right is Gigi taking a nap.

Congratulations also to Terry and Lenore Gladish on the arrival of their third grandchild, the second great grandchild for Len and Shirley Elliott to arrive in the last month. Meredith and Paul Curley welcomed their second son, Luke William who was born on 2nd February and is a welcome little brother for James. Luke weighed 7lb 11oz.

Happy Anniversary 6th February - Greg & Kerrie Argent 14th February - Chris & Amanda Trevenen 17th February - Neil & Elsie Bishop

Happy birthday 4th February Cheryl Chappell Misha Clarke 5th February Jai Clifford 6th February Joe Trevenen Kathryn Nolan 7th February Rommy Dorai Raj Marcus Argent 8th February Anna Strevett Donna Hendry Adam Hunt Lachlan Allen-Moore

9th February Derek Stanton Joyce Gilson Angus Hunt 10th February Georgia Garard 11th February Shona O‘Neill 12th February Michael Withnell 13th February Lucas Robinson 15th February Michaela Stoffberg Fiona Palmer 17th February Nicole Argent 18th February Dave Allen (?0)


Lake Grace Weather - Terry Gladish

Date Min Max Rain

16/12 13.0 21.0

17/12 9.2 25.0

18/12 11.3 31.6

19/12 13.2 33.4

20/12 15.0 37.1 0.2

21/12 16.2 28.0

22/12 14.2 33.5

23/12 15.5 26.1

24/12 9.6 29.6

25/12 11.6 33.7

26/12 14.0 39.0

27/12 13.8 32.4

28/12 13.7 39.0

29/12 18.8 42.5

30/12 17.6 25.2

31/12 10.6 29.5

January Extremes Highest Maximum Temperature 45.0 3/1/1997 Lowest Maximum Temperature 15.2 4/1/2007 Highest Minimum Temperature 29.2 5/1/1977 Lowest Minimum Temperature 5.3 25/1/2001 Highest Monthly Rainfall 268.6 2006 Lowest Monthly Rainfall 0.0 2005 Highest Number of Rain days 10 2000 Lowest Number of Rain days 0 2005 Highest Daily Rainfall 129.6 29/01/1990

Date Min Max Rain

1/1 12.4 28.0

2/1 12.0 32.3

3/1 12.3 37.5

4/1 15.5 29.0

5/1 15.6 36.2

6/1 17.0 43.8

7/1 18.4 34.1

8/1 15.8 35.6

9/1 15.5 43.0

10/1 16.5 28.6

11/1 14.9 26.5

12/1 10.7 28.0

13/1 12.2 34.6

14/1 15.5 39.3

15/1 15.3 28.8

16/1 11.0 31.0

17/1 14.0 37.8

18/1 19.7 43.2

19/1 20.3 37.5

20/1 19.4 27.0

21/1 13.8 25.7

22/1 11.5 30.0

23/1 13.8 36.1

24/1 18.5 37.8 1.8

25/1 18.5 37.8

26/1 16.7 26.8 0.2

27/1 16.9 27.7 0.2

28/1 16.0 31.2

29/1 13.5 35.1

30/1 16.2 30.3

31/1 11.5 27.4

1/2 13.2 36.0

2/2 15.8 27.3

3/2 10.6


Lake Grace may be 250 kms inland but local business is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the boat building industry.

Darryl and Sandra Helms, along with their daughters Brittney, Chantelle, Brielle and son Jed commissioned Lake Grace Engineering to build them a pleasure craft that will give them the opportunity to cruise to more distant horizons.

The 8.9m Seabreeze took 1500 hours to build; has 3 cabins with the capability of sleeping 7, 16 sealed compartments and has state of the art 3-D electronics. Local tradesmen have enjoyed being a part of the project, the largest boat to have been built by Lake Grace Engineering.

It has been a team effort with Brent Duckworth of Lakeside Auto Electrics laying around 400m of wiring; Cabinet Maker Steve Clunie has installed the cupboards which are made from Tasmanian Oak with a stained finish while Peter Hudson‘s Tyrepower provided the wheels for the boat trailer. The only work on the boat that was outsourced was the windows and upholstery.

The yet to be named vessel, along with its 3.1m dinghy are powered by Suzuki with Lake Grace Engineering‘s Clint Earnshaw saying that from past experience it‘s the only motor he would go with.

With a tank capable of holding 850L fuel, the boat is able to slow cruise 1,000 nautical miles, it also carries 480L of water and has 3 solar panels to power the fridges and freezers.

Inland Boat Building

Photo l to r: Peter Sparks (Darryl Helm’s father-in-law), Tom Dunham (apprentice metal fabricator),

Brent Duckworth (auto electrician), Brielle & Darryl Helms, Steve Clunie (cabinet maker) & Clint Earnshaw

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Oriel (Shippy) McWilliam 2nd December 1928 - 14th December 2009

Oriel was born in Narrogin Hospital on the 2nd December 1928, the only daughter of Joseph and Ellen Shipley of Yealering. She attended primary school in Yealering with her three brothers, no doubt travelling by horse and sulky or riding a push bike. At 12 years of age she was sent to Albany Senior High School, catching the train in Narrogin at the beginning of each term. While in Albany Oriel studied for and gained both her Junior and Leaving Certificates. On returning home she became a teachers‘ assistant at the local school. After some time had passed Oriel decided that this was not her vocation and applied to do her nursing training at Fremantle Hospital. Three years later she qualified as a State Registered Nurse. Then as most nurses did in those days she went on to study midwifery. This time at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. On her return to Western Australia Oriel nursed in several country hospitals including Geraldton, Lake Grace and Corrigin. While in Lake Grace, working at the old hospital she met Gordon and they married in Perth in 1957; just reaching the milestone of fifty two years of happy marriage in December. Their first home was on Harry Marshall‘s farm where Gordon was employed. They eventually purchased a house in Bennett Street where they lived until 1999. Oriel was the mother of four children, Barbara, Lindsay and twins Rosie and Brett. Although a busy person she found time to belong to and work the numerous organisations in town namely Red Cross, Hospital Auxillary and the Anglican Guild. Her most passionate cause became the restoration of the old hospital into the Australian Mission Hospital Museum as it is today.

She was fondly known to all as ―Shippy‖. After the children had grown up Oriel went b a c k t o nursing, this time at the new hospital in Lake Grace. On the leisure side, bowls became an important pastime and over the years she was in teams that won the Club Triples Championships in 1983, 1992 and 1993; the Club Fours Championship in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993 and 1994. Oriel was always available to help with the bowling club steak nights. After Brett‘s serious accident Oriel and Gordon sold their house and went to live in Rockingham to be close to him. For the next eight years Oriel spent almost every day at Brett‘s bedside tending to his needs and making sure that he knew that he was loved and cared for. We pay tribute to a dedicated and caring mother!!! On returning to Lake Grace to live late last year Oriel took great delight in being back with some of her family and in the renovations they were making to their house in Elliott Street. She was grandmother to eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sadly her health began to fail and she passed away in Bunbury on December 14th 2009. Shippy was a quiet but special person in Lake Grace and loved by all.


Marjorie Emily Hall was born on the 24th March 1924 at her Grandmother‘s house in Palmyra, with her Grandmother assisting the Midwife. She was born with the cord around her neck, and while it took quite some time for her to take her first breath and cry, when she did, her mother said she didn‘t stop crying for at least three months!! Marjorie was the middle child with brother Tom the oldest and sister Olive the youngest. The early years of her childhood were spent in Pemberton where her parents owned a garage and carrying business. After her father lost his arm in an accident, the family shifted to Perth. Upon completing her schooling, Marj worked at Boans in the kitchenware department and when she turned 18, she joined the Australian Women‘s Army Service and was posted to Victoria. She served for four years (from 1942-1946) in the army as a Morse Code and Switch board Operator.

When she was discharged from the army, she returned to W.A. Here she met her husband Ray, and they were married on the 28th August 1948.

18 months into their marriage Ray‘s father bought an adjoining farm in Lake Grace and offered them the chance to go farming – albeit it with a large debt attached!! They had never considered farming, but after the initial shock, farming became their way of life. Ray and Marj had four children; the first two Nancy and Phil are twins. Nancy decided to come at eight months and was born on the 10th April 1951. Phil stayed behind and was only too pleased to have all that room to himself, until he was forcibly made to vacate his warm abode and was born on the 21st April 1951, 11 days later. The twins births made news in England, the Eastern States and locally. Four years later Jill was born, followed by Doug another four years later. And with this, her family was complete.

The support of neighbours and friends has always been a big part of country life and Marj recalls when she was heavily pregnant being taken across the flooded lakes in a galvanized bathtub by Ray, to be collected on the other side by Pat Strevett and whisked off to a Doctors appointment. There was very little of anything on farms initially – no water, power or phones. After a few years things

began to change and a phone service w a s p r o v i d e d w h e r e b y t w o exchanges were installed – but needed to be operated manually. Marj operated one of these exchanges for 10 years, and over that time really e n j o y e d t h e comradeship of the subscribers, who were mainly neighbours. In 1980 Ray and Marj moved into town. Ray designed the house and did all the tiling and wrought iron work. Marj became engrossed in the garden.

Sadly after a battle with cancer, Ray passed away in 1980, leaving Marj widowed at a fairly early age. She also cared for her aged Mother in her final four years.

A good game of Scrabble filled in many an afternoon with her friends, and every Friday night was cards night. Right to the very end, her family needed to have a lot of luck to beat her at Scrabble or any card game. Marj was always very proud of her family. She had nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and she was very much involved in all of their lives. Be it making costumes for school plays, or walking up and down the side of the pool, while barracking incredibly loudly at school swimming carnivals – or just singing and dancing while playing the organ, she was very much an involved Grandma and Nanna. She visited Nancy and Viv in Queensland quite regularly and they took her on a trip to America, which she thoroughly enjoyed and relived for many years. She liked to keep fit and very much enjoyed swimming and water aerobics in the summer months at the local pool. Here she was often joined by visiting granddaughters and made the paper when two more generations of her family joined her for aerobics classes. In the winter months she could be seen in the early morning going for power walks with her friends. It was quite common when family visited and decided to join her, they had great difficulty keeping up with her fast pace! She loved her bowls and became a National Umpire

Marjorie Emily Clarke 24th March 1924 - 28th December 2009

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and also a Coach. Upon giving away Coaching, she held various positions of Office including President of the Arunga League, President of Lake Grace, Captain of the Match Committee and a position on the Management Committee. With all this, she was also a Bowls Life Member.

As the years went on her health deteriorated and she was flown to Perth where she stayed with her daughter Jill for 15 months. Jill made many changes to her family life to ensure Marj was cared for, as it was a 24 hour commitment. Your dedication Jill was so much appreciated by your Mum and the whole family. Eventually she needed more care and moved into Kelmscott River Gardens. This became home to her and she enjoyed the lifestyle and company. Still full of life and a sense of adventure, any outings or functions which came along, she was the first to put up her hand to go. She was a popular resident known for her friendly and cheeky nature. It was always a pleasure for her when family called in or took her out when they were in Perth. After 85 wonderful years and deteriorating health, Marjorie Emily called it a day on Monday 28th December 2009. She will be greatly missed but so fondly remembered. She was a wonderful lady, who touched the hearts of many people – and was loved very much by them all.

Marjorie Emily Clarke (cont.)

The Pingrup Telecentre will be hosting a Governance Workshop for anyone who volunteers for a non-profit organisation on Tuesday 16th February. This is a free workshop delivered by WACOSS in conjunction with Dept Regional Dev and Lands. WHAT DOES IT COVER?

Overview of the governance framework

Roles and responsibilities of Board/Committee members

Legal requirements Board/Committee members must comply with

Organisation structure and frameworks for decision making

Board – Staff – Manager reporting and monitoring requirements

Whether you have been on committees or boards for a while and want to improve your skills OR just been elected for the first time THEN THIS IS THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be supplied. If you have any queries or would like to register your interest in attending ph Pingrup Telecentre 9820 1101 or e-mail [email protected] Representatives from Lake Grace Telecentre will be attending so there may be an opportunity to get a lift.

Governance Workshop

Kondinin Fun Run Enter Yourself - Enter Your Friends

Enter a Group - Enter Your Club

Saturday 6th March

Kondinin Sports Pavilion for a 9am start Event categories include an Open Individual,

Teens (12 - 18yrs), Under 12yrs, All Ages Fun

Run/Walk and a competition to find the fastest

Sporting Club in the Wheatbelt. Cash prizes!

For more information

please contact Jennifer Wills on 9889 1006 or

email [email protected]



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Lake Grace community celebrates its centenary in 2011. This year, as a lead in to the centenary, the Lakes Link News will feature and collect stories about the 100 years of Lake Grace history since European settlement in 1911.

Lake Grace 100 Years Celebrations - 2011 The Lake Grace 100 Years celebrations will include small events throughout 2011 and a main event during the October long weekend. Commemorative projects include a book, calendar, medallions and a three dimensional model or map of the district. A major project will be an Agri-Art competition.

Lake Grace 100 Years Book This will be eclectic and feature a variety of material including stories, facts, photos, maps, recipes and letters. The book committee has selected eight themes for the book. These themes will also be relevant for the Agri-Art and the Calendar.

Local people are invited to write short stories about their experiences related to any of the themes. Documents can include 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. And don‘t be put off if the photograph is overexposed or crooked - it may be the only one of a significant event, building or person.

If you have any relevant photographs or documents, we encourage you to take them to Lake Grace Telecentre to be scanned. Lake Grace Telecentre staff will digitally record the images and documents to archive quality. Telecentre staff will also record the relevant details and the significance of the photograph or document. You will be asked to sign a form that allows the Shire of Lake Grace to reproduce the photograph for the 100 Years project or for local history projects.

Agri-Art Competition Farmers are invited to transform their paddocks for the Agri-Art competition. Agri-Art can include designs or patterns created in crops or pasture though planting or harvesting, as well as hay bale and machinery installations. The project will commence as a trial in 2010 followed by the main project in 2011. This project, which will create dramatic designs in our landscape, is open to everybody – if you are interested in being involved, contact Lindsay Slarke – Tel: 9865 1170.

Calendar Photography Competition Local photographers are urged to start clicking for the Lake Grace Centenary. Lake Grace 100 Years committee invites you to submit your best photographs for a Centenary Calendar competition. Prizes will be awarded for the best photographs.

THEMES - Book, Calendar and Agri-Art Competition COMMUNICATION – for example, post office,

newspapers, newsletters (Lakes Link) telephone (party line to mobiles), radio, internet, word of mouth/gossip, TV aerials, television

FARMING AND BIODIVERSITY – for example, horsepower, machinery, technology, manual book-keeping, GPS, No Till, crops, stock, water management, labour, role of women

CHANGING TOWNSCAPE – for example, changing use of buildings, main street, old buildings, homes, AIM Hospital, Co-op 1979>, accommodation, public spaces – parks, art in the environment

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (includes Weather + Seasons) – lakes, fauna, flora (rare, unique, common – mallee fowl), seeding to harvest seasons, climate change, bumper seasons, drought, floods, sunsets and sunrises, Albany Doctor.

DAILY LIFE– for example, social activities, arts, sport, customs (hats and gloves, Monday wash day, Friday town day, funerals, boarding school), stock sales, youth attraction and retention.

WAR – for example, conscription, national service, war safety, servicewomen, reserved occupations, Voluntary Defense Corp., Prisoners of War

TRANSPORT – for example, rail, roads, changing vehicles, travel - distances & times, freight, getting to school, fuel

COMMUNITY GROUPS – for example, volunteerism, St John Ambulance, LG Development Association, P&C, Lions, community action, community leaders, citizenship awardees, Red Cross, Church

AGENCIES – for example, education, police, health, Shire, Dept Agriculture, Telstra – PMG, electricity, RFDS, banks, library.

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Lake Grace 100 Years - HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?

Groups start scheduling events for 2011

Take your photos and historical material to Lake Grace Telecentre to be scanned

Write stories for the Lake Grace 100 Years Book and/or Lakes Link News

Pass on your historical knowledge to the 100 Years Book Committee

Suggest ideas to the Lake Grace 100 Years Committee

Attend the Lake Grace 100 Years meetings. Contact 100 Years Secretary Jo Morgan at the Shire of Lake Grace for the next meeting (9890 2500

Spread the word to former residents. Contact Jo Morgan to be included on the 100 Years contact list.

If you have any questions contact Michelle Slarke, Development Officer, Shire of Lake Grace (9890 2500.

Lake Grace 100 Years Celebrations, 2011


The 100 Years committee is planning a permanent three dimensional model or map of local farms, sidings, schools and sports grounds to commemorate the Lake Grace Centenary. If you can help us identify properties in the Lake Grace district, particularly your own, please forward details to:

Debbie Clarke—Beenong, east to Burngup South Road properties (fax 9865 4032 or email [email protected])

Michelle Slarke—other properties (tel 9890 2500, fax 9890 2599 or email [email protected])

Lake Grace 100 Years Celebrations, 2011

Name Location Number/s Owner/s (chronological order)

Date property changed hands

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SCIENCE AND STUFF ORIGINS OF BONE: Structure, strength and storage in one package: A social gathering in the Cambrian era, beginning some 540 million years ago, might have resembled an underwater war game – all life resided in the ocean then and almost every creature present would have been wearing some sort of external armour, complete with spiked helmets. The ancestors of insects and crustaceans wore full exoskeletons, probably made from a mixture of protein and chitin like the shells of modern lobsters. Star fishlike organisms and molluscs manufactured their body armour from calcium carbonate extracted from seawater. Even one evolutionary dead-end, the ostracoderm, managed somehow to swim while encased in scales and heavy plates made of true bone—that is, mineralized cartilage rich in calcium and phosphates. It was the mild-mannered softies of the period, however, that would first develop internal bones. Wormlike organisms, such as the conodonts started to mineralize the cartilage surrounding their primitive spinal cords, becoming the first vertebrates. Bony cranial coverings came next, and other creatures with more extensive cartilaginous internal skeletons soon followed suit. Because these swimmers used muscle contractions to propel themselves, having muscles anchored to solid bone would have provided greater strength. The hardened skeleton also offered a more solid scaffold for bodies to grow larger and to diversify, adding limbs to their repertoires. Serving as a massive and highly responsive storage depot for critical minerals, particularly calcium, is a role that likely evolved later but is now one of the most important functions of human bones. Without calcium, the heart cannot beat and brain cells cannot fire, so far from being inert, bone is in constant flux between growth and self-demolition to meet the body‘s needs and to maintain its own structure cells called osteoclasts (―bone breakers‖ which destroy old and dead bone tissue) and osteoblasts (―bone growers‖ which give rise to new bone cells). Working together, these cells replace about 10 percent of the skeleton every year. In the short term, if blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclasts destroy bone to release mineral. Conversely, if exercise produced larger muscles, osteoblasts get to work building new bone to withstand their pull. (Christine Soares, Scientific American). HOW JANE AUSTEN DIED: Jane Austen has long been thought to have died of Addison‘s disease, which disrupts the adrenal gland. But Katherine White of the Addison‘s Disease Self-help Group in the UK disagrees. Addison‘s causes confusion, but Austen wrote that she had a ―clear head‖ and dictated comic verse before she died. Instead, she died from tuberculosis, says White. IF THAT GENE is from your dad, your risk of diabetes

goes up: Pondering whether a baby got mum or dad‘s eyes may seem like idle speculation, but knowing which parent certain genes come from can tell you about your risk of disease. Some variants are even two-faced, boosting the risk if they come from one parent but cutting it if they come from the other. It is already known that the same gene variant can behave differently depending on which parent it came from, due to a process called imprinting-which determines which of the parent‘s genes are expressed in the child. Now a team led by Kari Stefansson at deCODE genetics in Reykjavik, Iceland, has looked at hundreds of thousands of single-letter DNA variations to examine how imprinting affects the risk of disease. For 38,000 Icelanders, his team determined whether these variations came from the mother or father, and looked for correlations with disease. The researchers identified at least five variations whose correlation with a certain disease depended on whether the gene is maternal or paternal. An earlier study that didn‘t take parental influence into account found one variant on chromosome 11 raised the risk of breast cancer by 7 per cent. Stefansson‘s study shows that in fact ups the risk by 17 per cent if inherited from the father but protects against the disease if it comes from the mother. The team also found disease-linked variants that other studies had missed. One of these boosts a person‘s risk of type 2 diabetes by 41 per cent, but only if they inherit it from the father (Nature, DOI: 10.1038/nature08624). BLIND MOLE VISION: A mole species whose eyelids are permanently closed that can see after all, has been found by researchers. Iberian moles use their light-sensitive cells to tell night from day and to avoid light. EAT PROTEIN TO HEAL A DAMAGED BRAIN: A diet of chicken, fish and protein shakes might do wonders for people with brain injuries. Akiva Cohen of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his colleagues mimicked brain injury in mice by injecting fluid through their skull. Compared with control mice, they had much lower levels of three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) found in protein rich food. The team then fed another set of brain-injured mice either plain water or water enriched with BCAAs. Five days later, those that had taken BCAAs had normal levels of the amino acids and performed better on a learning task (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, DOI: 10.1073/pnas). SMALLEST FLOWER: You‘d have to be a very light-fingered thief to steal this orchid. Discovered hidden in the roots of a larger plant in Cerro Candelaria nature reserve in the eastern Andes, Ecuador, Platystele is the world‘s smallest orchid. The flower is 2.1 millimetres wide and has transparent petals a mere one cell thick

Maurice Gilson


LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL providing 24 hour emergency health care services and community care services

to Lake Grace and surrounding district

TEL: 9890 2222 FAX: 9890 2202

Immunisation Clinic

Lake Grace

Thursday 11th February 2010 9.00 am—12 noon

by appointment only at the Medical Centre, Lake Grace

Call Elizabeth Trevenen on 9890 2246

Newdegate 1st Wednesday of each month

3rd February 2010 10:00-11:30 am Newdegate Hall

Call Jill Dykes on 9871 9024 for more information

NB: Bring your Medicare Card and baby book

HACC Activities:

Foot Clinic Tuesday 9th February 2010 9am—12 noon Lakes Village Hall

4th Friday Activity Day Friday 26th February 2010 10am—1.30pm Seniors Games Practice Trivia & activities Light Lunch provided @ $6.00 Lakes Village Hall Other regular activities include: Chair Aerobics—Tuesday mornings at the

Village Hall - 10.30am Sing-a-long 1st Wednesday of each

month 10am in the Hospital Activities Room on 3rd February 2010

For more details see the February edition of our MPS Newsletter— out this week.

Margaret Cole—Clinical Psychologist

Available in Lake Grace and surrounding areas from 8th—12th February 2010.

Call her on 0427 441 459 or e-mail [email protected]

for an appointment.

Visiting Allied Health

Physiotherapist: Visiting Lake Grace every

Thursday during February.

Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist: Visiting on 10th & 16th February.

Phone Narrogin Primary Health on 9881 0385 for appointments and further information about any of these visiting staff.

Swimability Sessions will resume in the Lake Grace Swimming Pool until the end of the summer season.

Participants will be notified of arrangements. Further information by calling the Hospital.

Well Women's Clinic

Tuesday 16th February

For Pap Smears and women's health information. Call Jill Dykes for an

appointment on 9871 9024

Thirty minutes or more is all it takes to gain some great health benefits: Have better long term health Have more energy Manage your weight better Feel more confident & happy Feel less stressed, more relaxed and sleep better


Quips, Quotes & Antidotes For you people who like to delve into the past come with me to the year of 1996, the month February. This was the year a very infant Lakes Link was being published out of the building situated on the corner of Bennett and McMahon streets. The Editor/Coordinator at the time was Mrs Christine Keen and like now, a team of volunteers helped to produce the local newspaper.

I mention the month of February as this was the month an ambition of mine came into fruition, that is to write articles for the local paper. With the help of Christine the column ‘Quips, Quotes and Antidotes‘ became a reality in the hallowed pages of the ‗Link‘. I for one must confess that the first few columns were pretty novice but with the help of Christine and others it started to develop and to my surprise was being received by ‗my‘ public with good response and comments from many.

As time progressed and my life changed due to working and travelling to all parts of the greatest land on Earth, Australia, my little column was bound for the archives of the Lakes Link.

But my Daddy always said ‗Good things come to those who wait‘, and guess what? You have waited long enough and with the blessing of the present inspirational management of the Links, ‗Quips, Quotes & Antidotes‘ will do a Lazarus and rise again to bring to you beneficial facts, interesting articles, humorous stories and most of all some laughs into your day. So here is the first bit of never to be forgotten advice, ‗If you are not laughing you are not living!!‘

So I invite you to share with me these pages of wit and wisdom in the coming editions of the Link and if you have any contributions you thin may interest others I will be happy to share them with all.

Some of the other notable events occurring at the beginning of 1996 were: 1. The Lake Grace Craft Supplies was up for sale.

2. Dr Warrick Beares started a practice in Lake Grace 3. The official opening of the Pingaring water pipe line. 4. Jeanette Trevenen held a bridal revue night at the

Lake Grace Hall. 5. Helen Rose Bennett celebrated her 40th birthday. 6. Peter Taylor was Shire President. 7. Len Elliott and John Kellow were recognised for 50

years service to Lake Grace‘s St John Ambulance. 8. Shirley Elliott awarded Citizen of the Year. 9. Maalouf Ford advertised *free 12 months license

*free mud flaps bonnet & head light covers *free floor mats and a full tank of fuel.

10.Tulloch‘s Fish & Chip shop (Old Pioneer) burnt down.

So you long time residents of Lake Grace...how many of these events do you remember?

As you will find out as we get t know each other through ‗Quips, Quotes and Antidotes‘ that I love to laugh so to finish off this edition have you heard this one.

There’s these two blokes out in the bush, not looking where they’re going, and one of them falls down an old mine shaft. His mate peers down, and there’s the bloke flat on his back at the bottom of the shaft. So he drops a rope down to him and says he’ll pull him up. “I can’t hold the rope,” says the bloke. “I’ve broken both me arms.” “Well grip it with your legs,” says the bloke up the top. “I can’t. Both me legs is broke.” “Well then, grip it in yer teeth,” his mate calls down. So the feller down the shaft sinks his choppers into the rope, and his mate starts pulling him up. It’s real hard work, though, so when he’s got the bloke about halfway he stops for a breather. “Are you OK?” he sings out. The bloke says: “Ye-e-aahhhh!”

That‘s it folks, you be nice to each other.

KBS

Round two of the Soil Conservation Incentives Program is now open. Applications for up to $50 000 are sought from farmer groups and individuals to demonstrate management practices that help to control wind erosion. The three main themes that applicants can access funding under are:

Integrating tree crops into farm systems;

Recommended grazing management practices; and

Recommended cropping management practices.

It is anticipated that farmers will demonstrate innovative or underutilized practices or technologies that are appropriate for soils at risk to wind erosion. Applicants are encouraged to work in groups to share their experiences and encourage the adoption of farming practices that reduce wind erosion to their local community.

Round one of the program was very competitive with less than half of the projects submitted being approved for funding. To assist prepare an expression of interest, interested parties are encouraged to contact project partners that are listed in the guidelines including Western Australian No-Till Farming Association, AVONGRO, Oil Mallee Association, Forest Products Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Food WA.

To download the application form and guidelines click on the link below. Applications are due to the Wheatbelt NRM office by close of business (5 pm) Monday, 15 March 2010. http://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/tenders/SCIP/ Contacts: Dan Ferguson ([email protected] – 9690 2259) Rochelle Horlin ([email protected] – 9690 2258)

Opportunity for funding for Wheatbelt Farmers

http://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/tenders/SCIP/




WS & C Griffin

Telephone: 9880 1081

Call Will, Carol or Kris on 9880 1081 anytime for a free quote

Offering a professional carpet cleaning service

that cleans and refreshes your carpets and upholstery.

All prices include deodorising and disinfectant.

NO TRAVEL CHARGES (when we can organise a day’s work).

The official launch of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month started Monday 1st February 2010. February is Ovarian Cancer Australia's Awareness Month, which includes a range of events, community activities and media campaigns around Australia to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Politicians, TV personalities and members of the public will all be invited to wear a teal ribbon on Wednesday 25 February. Teal is the international colour for ovarian cancer. A key initiative is the launch of the ―Symptom Diary‖, which you can obtain from the sites below to be used by to increase awareness of the symptoms of the disease. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. One in 70 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime. It could be you, your sister, your mum, your gran or your girlfriend. Every year in Australia around 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 850 women will die from the disease. Unfortunately, when most women are diagnosed, their cancer will be at an advanced stage, where the cancer has spread and is very difficult to treat successfully. More than half these women will not live for five years after their diagnosis. But... if ovarian cancer is found in the early stages, up to 95% of women will be alive and

well after five years. More women need to be diagnosed at an early stage when ovarian cancer is very treatable. There is currently no reliable early detection test or screening program for ovarian cancer. Until there is a test, awareness is best. Ovarian cancer has previously been called a silent killer, but we now know that the symptoms are NOT silent. Almost all women with ovarian cancer experience symptoms, even in the early stages. Because it is difficult to detect in its early stages, there are more deaths from ovarian cancer than any other gynaecological cancer. In WA in 2006, 117 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 71 died from the disease. A family history of ovarian cancer may increase your risk. Having few or no pregnancies, early age at first period and/or late menopause increases the amount of eostrogen you are exposed to over your lifetime, which can in turn increase your risk of ovarian cancer. There are sites on the internet explaining the symptoms and where you can download the symptom diary. They are: www.ovariancancer. www.healthinsite.gov.au www.healthinsite.gov.au

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Launch

http://www.ovariancancer.net.au/about_us/news/teal_ribbon_day_-_wednesday_25th_february_2009

http://www.ovariancancer.net.au/about_us/news/symptom_diary

http://www.ovariancancer.net.au/about_us/news/symptom_diary

http://www.ovariancancer.net.au

http://www.ovariancancer.net.au


A very late start to the cropping season, low rainfall, poor yields and a low grain price has conspired against the community crop in its second year of operation.

The Newdegate Research Station leased all bar one paddock to the Lake Grace and Newdegate Community Cropping Projects in the second year of the lease. This was an increase of 150 ha for the Lake Grace project and took the total hectares cropped to 553ha.

Weed control issues in year one saw the groups tactics change to a full on assault on weeds pre crop emergence. Paddocks with a very high weed seed burden were burnt, and the plan was to use a ―double knock‖ technique pre seeding (two full weed control sprays on emerged weeds before sowing). The double knock plus the robust chemical rates for pre sowing chemicals, tactical in crop herbicide use, high seeding rates and the use of weed competitive wheat and barley varieties were in the plan.

Then came the season. With breaking rains not coming until the end of June the agronomy team held off seeding until the first week of July to get some weed control (no weeds had germinated). The tactic worked reasonably well with only 12 ha of in crop herbicide used. But with such a late sowing date we were banking on rain falling into October and hopefully November. It was not to be, and like so many other crops in the district the biomass (amount of plant matter) was there but the yield was not.

The end result was respectable given the season but disappointing with 285tonnes of wheat (0.91t/ha) and 275tonnes of feed barley (1.16t/ha) delivered to CBH.

What does this mean for the community cropping project. Financially we cleared approximately $60K in the first year of the project. All of these funds and some end of year financing by agri companies was needed to pay for the inputs for year 2 of the project (larger area). With the grain in storage from the 2nd year crop, the marketing of the grain will be the key to how the project ends up at the end of year 2. With the current market conditions we are aiming to protect the year 1 profit, pay all the costs for the expanded year 2 project and

hopefully make a small profit for year 2 to add to year 1. Realistically the project in year 2 will be a break even year.

Where do we go in 2010? Both the Lake Grace and Newdegate Community Cropping Projects have jointly attempted to negotiate with the Department of Agriculture and Food for lease extensions (beyond the 3 years of the current lease). To date we have been unsuccessful in achieving this objective. The community is committed to the lease costs for the third year, and given the uncertainty of tenure it is planned for the whole program to be cropped in 2010.

The Lake Grace Community Cropping Project (LGCCP) operates under the umbrella of the Lake Grace Development Association (LGDA). The lease with the Department of Agriculture and Food is held by the Shire of Lake Grace (for both Lake Grace and Newdegate). All profits from the cropping project (not required for the operation of the project) will be channelled through the LGDA for distribution to the community under a local community grants scheme. As all funds will be needed to fund inputs for year 3 of the project, we do not anticipate there being a round of grants until after the crop from the 2010 harvest has been sold.

To get to where we are we have many people to thank for all their donations and efforts. All machinery that is used in the project is cost free to the project; however we do cover the fuel cost of operating the machinery. The LGCCP has a practice of rotating the chemical and fertiliser suppliers on a yearly basis to support multiple agribusinesses.

Thankyou Thank you to the following people, companies and organisations for you efforts in helping with the community crop.

Fire Breaks Ross Chappell (Grader) Kevin Naisbitt (Spraying)

Burning Doug Dunham Rex Walker Kevin Naisbitt Brad Watson

Raking Rex Walker Royce Taylor

Spraying Noel Bairstow Royce Taylor Alan and Drew Marshall Tom O‘Neil (and staff) Scott Strevett Graham Milton

Seeding Doug and Leon Clarke Ross Taylor Steve and Trent King

Tough Year for Community Crop

Community cropping group sprayed a paddock with a new product from Bayer Crop Sciences. Bayer donated

the chemical.


Jodie Pollard Rural Service Officer

Jodie 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 Jodie please give her a call on 9841 9126

or 0447 891 985.

Tough Year for Community Crop (cont.)

Grain ripe to be harvested.

Marcus Owen (Dept of Ag & Food) Spreading

Bevan Lay Spreading Service Harvest Headers

Geoff Duckworth Alexander Duckworth Adrian Duckworth Grant Marshall Kyren Moore John Walton Steve Pelham Frank Oliver Bill Willcocks (Helper) Doug Dunham Aaron Dunham

Trucks Bevan and Royce Taylor Fyfe Transport Rick de Vree Lindsay Slarke Ron Boulton

Chaser Bins Lindsay Slarke Doug Dunham Grant Marshall

Agronomy Nikki Anderton (Agriplan & onsite) Dennis Gittos (onsite) Royce Taylor Graham Milton Amanda Milton

Donations Food & Refreshments

Plaza Elders Landmark

Committee Royce Taylor (Chairman) Debrah Clarke (Secretary) Phil Clarke (Treasurer) Doug Clarke Nikki Anderton

John O‘Neil Graham Milton Amanda Milton

Fuel Supplies Great Southern Fuel Supplies

Chemical Supplies Landmark Lake Grace Bayer Crop Science (Chemical Donation) Insurance Elders Insurance (Justin Wright & Agricola) Fertiliser Summit Fertilisers Fertiliser Transport Fyfe Transport Andrew Hunt Lease Shire of Lake Grace Michelle Slarke (Official Correspondence) Incorporated Body Lake Grace Development Association

Craft at CWA Starts 13th Feb

11am until 5pm every fortnight Fee $2 BYO Lunch

All Welcome:

Craft, cross stitch, quilting, card making, Scrap booking,

any new craft welcome


Lake Grace Artists’ Group notes

Just a short note to welcome everyone back from their Christmas and New Year break. If you weren‘t able to make it to the Australia Day breakfast at the pool recently, we‘re proud to announce that the Lake Grace Artists’ Group received the Australia Day shire award for Community Group and Event of the year – for our Art 2 Wear and Art In Motion projects in 2009. Needless to say, these events wouldn‘t have happened without the dedicated work by a handful of art group members, so well done girls. Which leads to our next big event: the Art Group AGM, Tuesday February 9th at 9.30am at the Artspace. Please make an effort to get to this meeting and, in the coming few days, have a think about your role with the art group and how you could contribute to the program in 2010. We‘ve got quite a few people that need a well-earned break from committee positions, so if you‘ve yet to have a go please give it some thought. We‘ve not got quite as big a year planned (though we never do, do we?) and previous position-holders will be able to give you all the help you need – you won‘t be thrown in the deep end. Also, if you’re looking to find out more about what the art group does and how you can get involved, the AGM will be a good time to pop into the art space and get to know a few people. New members are always welcome.

Last of all, (if you hadn‘t noticed) our visiting Dutch artists Wouter Osterholt and Elke Uitentuis have finished their residency with us, but they‘ll continue to work on their hand-knotted rug (made from home-spun local wool) in the coming months. They‘ll continue to trace the live export trade journey from farm to market by taking the completed rug to Bahrain in November this year to be part of the Muslim Festival Eidal-Ad-ha. To keep up to date with the project, make sure you visit Wouter and Elke’s website at: http://wouterelke.nl/lakegrace/ (if you get onto the site, you‘ll be able to see the article about Wouter and Elke‘s residency that was recently published in the Countryman). So, until the AGM… Sarah Allen

Welcome to a new fresh year at the Lake Grace Shire Visitor Information Centre and a very warm ―welcome back‖ to all our volunteers. We also welcome Stephanie Clarke our new Manager for the Visitor Centre, representing the Lake Grace Shire, Stephanie will be available at the Centre two

days each week. Please pop in and say hello and make Stephanie feel welcome.

Thank you to all who supported the Visitor Centre over the Christmas Season. We are currently replenishing our stocks and the shelves will be overflowing with a variety of locally made produce items very soon. We are always on the look out for more volunteers to help keep the centre open. It is a fantastic way to meet new people. If you are interested in joining or would like some more information please see any of the volunteers or phone Mary on 9865 1321. All help is very much appreciated.

Thank you, Trish

February 2010

Mon 8th * Bill Jenks *

Tue 9th * * Betty Daly-King

Wed 10th * * Val Whiting

Thur 11th * Henk Doelman * Elsie Bishop

Fri 12th * *

Sat 13th *

Sun

Mon 15th * Bill Jenks *

Tue 16th * * Betty Daly-King



Fri 19th * Stephanie Clarke * Stephanie Clarke

Sat 20th *

Sun

Mon 22nd * Bill Jenks *

Tue 23rd * * Betty Daly-King



Fri 26th * *

Sat 27th *

Sun

Medicare Lodge your claims via direct line

no phone queues, no forms to fill in

At the Lake Grace Telecentre

http://wouterelke.nl/lakegrace/


There will be a vehicle run on the 3rd April 2010 to raise money for Transplant Australia.

We will be driving the Great Northern Highway and be starting in :

Perth– Lake Monger where we meet at 9 am Gingers road house- on the way out for a fuel stop

Bindoon Moora

Watheroo Coorow

Carnamah Three springs

Mingenew Dongara

Geraldton– Whinterson pub Bootnal pub

Walkaway pub Stopping at Fairfield farm

We will be having an auction, raffle, gold coin donation for sheep/cattle tags, prizes will be given for the best dressed vehicle and best

dressed person. We will also be having a BBQ dinner and drinks, meet friends and new people.

BYO: swags and spirits.

If you are wishing to join us on this great fundraiser please contact

Nikita Davis on 0437 961 821

Or email me on [email protected] to get your registration forms that need to be filled out and sent back to me by the 28th Feb. 2010.

Entry fee is $20 per vehicle.

Which you can pay on the day or before if you wish.

So please join us and help fundraise for those who have helped others by donating to Transplant Australia.


Productivity losses from increasing saline areas and patches are now prevalent across the majority of cropping lands in the WA wheat belt.

Scientists and farmers working together on Soil Salinity issues are achieving success in overcoming the difficulty of crop establishment and the lowering of yield by using modified cropping inputs.

Burt Naude Soil Scientist from Adelaide SA is leading pilot programs with selected farmers in SA and WA to reduce cropping losses from the incidence of Saline soil encroachment. Burt Naude comments ―Salinity problems in the Australian landscape are increasing. Having specialized in management of salinity in mine rehabilitation work in South Africa, I experienced that we were unable to provide any lasting outcomes, despite exorbitant budgets per hectare and very high inputs of fertilisers, lime and other minerals - up to 150 tonne per hectare of lime. Even these high applications did not overcome the salinity. When we began to utilise specific soil biology and humic inputs the improvement was quick, successful and more importantly, it lasted! We were able to get plants to grow extremely well in a short space of time in seriously degraded soils.‖

Burt now consults with farmers through a leading Australian Biological Company, LawrieCo., and will be a Key Speaker at Lake Grace, Feb 16th starting at 9am.

Yield mapping of cropping in saline soils, demonstrating

yield improvements with biological inputs to crops grown on undulating sand with saline flats will be discussed. Examples of WA pilot work in crop and pasture establishment in soils where previously nothing would grow.

―We focus on physical and chemical aspects in soils, also, the third ‗leg‘ that needs to be addressed is the soil biology. At our upcoming visit to the region I look forward to sharing this technology and outcomes with local farmers‖.

Burt is a co author of a Research Report on Biologic Farming Systems. For further information: www.lawrieco.com.au or ph 8244 8558

Yield Mapping Uncovers A Success Against Salinity

BioLogy Inputs overcome Salt Affected Pasture Paddocks at Emu Downs WA after 8 weeks of Treatment

Name : Address: Phone number: Email address: Make of vehicle : Vehicle license number : $20 per vehicle entry fee which you pay on the day or can pay before. Please send this form back

by 28th February as this is the cut off date.

Send back to Nikita Davis 0437 961 821 at [email protected] or PO Box 549 Northampton WA 6535 or Fax on 9926 1236

http://www.lawrieco.com.au



Shire of Lake Grace NEWS & NOTES PO Box 50 Lake Grace ● Phone 9890 2500 ● Fax 9890 2599 ● Email [email protected]

From the CEO’s Desk It is hard to believe that the first month of 2010 has gone already. Last week the Shire issued to all residents a newsletter on its achievements for 2009 and a summary of what is planned for 2010. What is clear at this point is that the next 12 months is once again shaping up to be one of challenge and interest against the backdrop of local government reform. The Shire has signed an agreement with Wheatbelt NRM to deliver outcomes under the Commonwealth Government’s Caring for our Country Scheme including strategies to deal with soil erosion. As such the Commonwealth has provided funding to employ an NRM Officer part time to help deliver these outcomes. Marcus Owen has been appointed to this position and will help local land holders in Lake Grace and neighbouring shires improve their knowledge regarding soil management. The Commonwealth Government has advised that it will commence preparation in the next parliamentary cycle of four questions to go to referendum to amend the Australian Constitution including the formal recognition of local government. At the time of Federation in 1901, local government was left out of the Constitution and relegated to the responsibility of the states and territories. Formal recognition under the Constitution will mean continued funding to local government and an opportunity to take advantage of other funding streams as well as reinforce its role as the closest level of government to the people. The Shire along with all local governments in Australia will be involved in the process of Constitutional recognition. As always, if you need further information regarding any of the above please contact me at the Shire Office on 9890 2500.

Sean Fletcher

The Year of Women in Local Government 2010 is designed to raised the awareness of the local government sector on the value and contribution of all women employed, elected and involved in local government. To celebrate the launch a morning tea will be held with staff and elected members at the Lake Grace Telecentre on Friday 5 February. All present will be addressed by guest speakers, local author Fiona Palmer and Shire CEO Sean Fletcher. The Shire of Lake Grace look forward to supporting events and activities throughout 2010 that will essentially promote, encourage and celebrate women in the local government sector. Nadene Owen, Manager Community Services.

LGMA Management Challenge

ROLLEMN’ WIN

Congratulations and Good Luck to the Rollemn’ Win Shire of Lake Grace LGMA Management Challenge 2010 team members; Michelle Slarke, Rex Walker, Wayne Trawinski,

Nadene Owen, Nicole Chappell, Letisha Marshall and Lee-Anne Trevenen.

The team has been working with mentors Bruce Wittber and Helen Westcott to ensure they are fully prepared and ready to undertake the challenge day on March 19 2010. It is great to have a diverse team for the challenge which ensures that everyone will have an opportunity to implement their skills and abilities to anything that is cast up them! The LGMA Management Challenge is an internationally acclaimed professional and team development program that brings the best out of our present and potential local government leaders.

CREATIVE STRONG INCLUSIVE DIVERSE

http://www.lgmawa.org.au/about-us/news-item/2010-year-of-women-in-local-government/logo-yowilg_col.jpg/image_large



Shire of Lake Grace

PUBLIC NOTICES

2010 COUNCIL MEETING DATES

In accordance with section 5.25(g) of the Local Government Act 1995 ratepayers and residents of the Shire of Lake Grace are advised of the following meeting arrangements for 2010:

MONTH TIME VENUE January 2010 N/A Annual Break 24 Feb 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 24 March 2010 1.00 pm Varley Recreation Centre 28 April 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 26 May 2010 6.00 pm Newdegate Library Telecentre 23 June 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 28 July 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 25 Aug 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 22 Sep 2010 1.00 pm Lake King Town Hall 27 Oct 2010 6.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace 24 Nov 2010 8.00 am Newdegate Library Telecentre

22 Dec 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

Council meetings are open to the public and members of the community are encouraged to attend to ask questions and make comment on specific issues.

A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes is allowed at the beginning of each meeting for questions from the public.

The Council Agenda can be viewed at the Shire Office in Lake Grace, the Lake Grace, Newdegate and Pingaring Public Libraries and at the Lake King and Varley General Stores.

Minutes of Council Meetings are available at the Shire Office, Public Libraries and on our website at www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au

Sean Fletcher

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Shire of Lake Grace EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Shire of Lake Grace invites applications from suitably

qualified/experienced persons for the position of a Gardener.

The position requires a self-motivated individual to join our Parks and Gardens team to provide a high quality service in the enhancement of parks, gardens and verges. The position is also responsible for the maintenance of all the Shire’s ovals and may be required to work in other parts of the Shire. A current HR Driver’s licence is essential. Wages will be in accordance with the Municipal Employees (WA) Award 1999, minimum of $36,635 per annum, ($18.54 per hour), plus a fortnight industry allowance of $42.22. Superannuation is paid at 9%. Subsidised housing is available in Lake Grace for a minimum weekly rent. Starting date for the position is to be as soon as possible after the 8th February. If you believe that you are the right person to assist in beautifying the Shire of Lake Grace parks and gardens we encourage you to apply by sending your written applications including details of experience and referees to [email protected]. For a copy of the Position Description and further enquiries, please contact Mark at LO-GO Appointments (08) 9380 4505. Applications close 4:00pm Monday 8th February 2010. Further information regarding the position can be obtained from the Parks & Gardens Supervisor, Jose Barrera on 0429 651 112.




Christmas Rubbish & Recycling Collection

RUBBISH RECYCLING

Monday, February 8th & 15th Monday, February 15th

Please make a special effort to recycle any left over Christmas packaging, New Years

and Australia Day cans, bottles, etc. Christmas cards can be placed in the Planet Ark box

at Lake Grace Post Office for recycling.

2010 Audit Committee Meetings

Following is the schedule for Audit Committee Meetings in 2010. All meetings commence at 1.00 pm and are held in Council Chambers, 1 Bishop St Lake Grace:

Wednesday 17 March 2010 Wednesday 16 June 2010

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Audit Committee Community Representative

Council invites nominations from the Community for this position - applicants with financial skills will be viewed favourably. Written nominations outlining relevant skills close Friday 12th February 2010. Nominations are to be addressed to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Lake Grace PO Box 50 Lake Grace WA 6353.

Contact Mark Burbridge at the Shire on phone 9890 2500 during office hours for more details.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Driving Assessor The Driving Assessor will be at Lake Grace Shire Offices on Friday 5th February 2009 to conduct Practical

Driving Tests. Please have your driver‘s licence number, contact number and date of birth ready. You must give more than 48 hours notice of cancellation to avoid cancellation fee. Please call Jess on 9890 2500 to make an appointment for March.

Jess De Burgh is now engaged to THE Chad

Davidson of the Kukerin Davidson’s

Congratulations!!!

~Welcome~

The Shire of Lake Grace would like to welcome: Marcus Owen who commenced work as the Natural Resource Manager (NRM) on the 2nd of February. Also to Lew Franich joining his wife at the local swimming pool earlier this week. To the new gardener out at Lake King / Varley and to Tom Dickins as our new Plant Operator. Welcome also to Stephanie Clarke as our new Information Centre Manager



How to be Phone Smart:

Keep personal details private e.g. name, address, bank de-tails, school, unless the person who you are talking to is a friend and you have met them more then once. Don’t accept offers that seems too good to be true as it most probably is e.g. a free mobile phone. Be aware of your surroundings if talking on your mobile and guard your privacy of the conversation, not everyone needs to know what your talking about. Only send messages, photos, music that you would like re-ceiving and tell someone if you receive nasty or bullying text messages, don’t respond as it adds fuel to the other person’s fire.

How to be Internet Smart: Check with a guardian or parent before giving out personal details because remember the people you meet in a chat room may not be who they say they are. Check with a parent / guardian before giving out this information. What you post may also be able to be viewed by others so keep a keen eye on what you post on the internet such as photos, status or comments about people. Decide if you want your profile public or private, with private you are more in control on who views and can make com-ments on your profile. Only post blogs or comments that you would like to receive from people, be yourself but play it safe.

Parent Tips– Who are your kids really talking to?

Find out if you can access the ‘adult’ content or other services offered can be managed or switched off. Offer support and let them know its not good if they receive disturbing material and that they can talk to you whenever something they feel is troubling.

Stay involved with your kids in the new world of different tech-nology, ask them to show you how to social network. Give help in setting up your kids account or learn while they are setting up one of their own. Check the privacy settings on their profile and talk to your child about the websites they have joined, what they like about them and see if they realize some of the dangers of these websites. It is a great way for your child to keep in contact with school friends and other family members so remember to keep the communication lines open to one another all the time so the child won’t fear away because they are scared they will be in automatic trouble.

For more Information:

Australian Communications and Media Authority Cybersafety Contact Centre on;

Telephone — 1800 880 176

Email — [email protected]

Check out the website For more information, brochures and much more.

www.cybersmart.gov.au

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Young Kids.aspx

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids.aspx

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Teens.aspx

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Parents.aspx

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Libraries.aspx

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Schools.aspx


We have a great range a of BBQ‘s for all your entertaining needs:

~ 4 Burner BBQ with Roasting Hood, Side Burner & Cabinet ~ The Original Weber Complete with Cookbook ~ 3 Legged Round Gas BBQ with 45cm Plate ~ 2 Burner Fold-out BBQ with Solid Plate ~ 5 Piece Outdoor Setting

Now that Summer is here make sure that your garden is kept watered with our range of Netta irrigation

supplies and garden equipment.

Do you want Professional Carpet Care at a low price?

From just $32 per day you can hire our Britex Carpet

Cleaner. It gives you the professional

clean without the price tag.

62 Stubbs

Street

PO Box 158

Lake Grace WA

We wish to advise all our customers that we will be

closing at 12 noon on

Friday 5th February 2010 and

re-opening on Monday 8th February 2010.


For Art in Motion, held during the windy month of October, the Artist Group exhibited many forms of wind art in an outdoor exhibition around the town of Lake Grace, with continued works popping up during the month. The aim of this was to take advantage of one the windiest months of the year while raising awareness of the great diversity art can take. Many passing tourists as well as locals were heard to comment on the wonderful effort and presentation of the outdoor exhibition, saying ―it should be left up permanently‖. For the event finale the Artists‘ Group once again encouraged children and parents to spend quality time together, with over 45 people creating kites on the morning of Saturday 31st October. Kites were made out of readily available materials like plastic bags, straws, thick paper and cane in an effort to promote a healthy, cheap, fun and achievable activity for anyone to do. During the day they also hosted the Denmark Arts Group members in an effort to strengthen ties with other country Towns. Participants were then able to cycle or walk up to the oval to enjoy a sausage sizzle and fly their kite for the afternoon. The Lake Grace Artists‘ Group continually provides an avenue to create community pride, education and artistic awareness through cultural pursuits at a community level. Nomination for Amanda Trevenen Amanda is the volunteer coordinator of the Lake Grace FESA Cadets, of which she has willingly coordinated for the last three years. Managing cadet activities every Monday after School during the school year, arranging guest speakers and organising weekend events for the group such as a team building camp at Dwellingup and a three-day camp and hike at Manjimup. Each year Amanda nominates Lake Grace youth to sail on the Leeuwin – for them a life changing experience. She also promotes the Cadets program at Newdegate

Machinery Field Days. The Lake Grace FESA Cadet program fosters leadership, goal setting, and building self-esteem. It teaches participants skills in bush survival and rescue skills and provides local youth with alternative social, leisure and cultural activities. The Lake Grace Cadets have become a Key part of the community‘s ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day commemorations. The group‘s involvement provides an intergeneration aspect to the event, particularly relevant as the Returned Service League membership is decreasing. Amanda coordinates the cadets‘ role in these events including drills, marching, speeches and uniforms. Amanda, with other members of the Lake Grace Sporting Precincts Focus Group, is involved in the stage two development of the Lake Grace Sporting Precinct providing community direction and consultation to the project. Amanda has been President of the Lake Grace/Pingrup Netball Club for the last two years and represents the Lake Grace/Pingrup Netball Club at Ongerup Netball Association level and this year coached the B Grade netball team. In addition to these activities, Amanda teaches (part-time and relief) at Lake Grace District High School and with husband Chris is the parent of a young daughter.

Above Back: Sarah Allen, Greg Argent, Michelle Slarke, Annie Slarke, Sheryl Smith, Darren Spencer, Jayne Maree Argent,

Front: Debby Clarke, Judy Stewart, Phyllis Dunham Elizabeth Spencer, Kerrie Argent, and Tania Spencer.

Celebrating Australia Day (cont.)


Nearly as Exciting as Opening Christmas Presents Probably in my case it‘s more exciting, and it has been going on for months. Can you imagine what it is like to get all these little bags (some not so little) and boxes, given to you on a regular bases, well I do, and it is very exciting. Majority of people will think I am strange, different or straight out crazy, yes some of it is true, but I don‘t mind as I continue to collect all the treasures given to me so generously. When you open each bag or box it contains an array of colours shapes and sizes, some I have no idea where they may have come from or what they may have come off, but their collection of jewel like colours continue to entice me. I sort the different shapes, sizes and materials; both plastic and metal. What am I talking about are all those lovely lids that everyone, maybe not all, has been collecting for me for the last 2 years. And yes, they are gifts from the heart, as not every one is generous enough to make the effort or take the time to collect all their lids into a bag or container and drop it off. I know there are many people helping by the many bags I get and it is amazing how quickly those little bags accumulate into a lot of lids. Thousands actually. It‘s great. I have had people collecting all over the place, Lake Grace, Newdegate, Dumbleyung, Kukerin Pingaring, Collie, Albany, Kalgoorlie, Yallingup, Perth, Kulin, Kondinin, Wagin, Mandurah, Varley, Lake King, Darkan, Denmark, Ravensthorpe, Barragup, Northam, Dowerin. Six Muzz Buzz stores in Perth, Cafes in Claremont. Hospitals in Lake Grace, Armadale, Collie, Narrogin, Dumbleyung, Wagin and Glen Haven in Albany. Schools in Lake Grace, Kukerin, Newdegate, Northam, T A F E i n A l b a n y , Plantagenet winery, Clean Away in Albany, Ag dept in Albany, and the recycle centre at Wickepin. These are but a few that I know, many I don‘t know as they are friends , family, neighbours, residents, work colleagues, and many others that I can‘t thank enough for helping me out. It has been amazing the support and enthusiasm I have encountered from so many people. My passion in my art practice is to create art out of everyday throw away materials, I have been doing this for a number of y e a r s p l a y i n g a n d

experimenting with materials. I enjoying the response of people when they realise what the materials are that I have used in my art pieces and sculptures, it is a challenge and very labour intensive and many times it relies on the generous donations of other people‘s rubbish. For those that don‘t know, I am busy collecting milk bottle lids or any plastic lid that is about the same size as them, and lids off long life milk containers, metal lids of beer bottles, wine bottles etc, but to save any decisions any plastic or metal lids that you may wish to start or continue collecting is okay. For further information just email me on [email protected] or ring 9865 4042. But its okay, for those die hard recyclers and those that have been collecting, and of course those that would like to collect, you don‘t have to stop, I am still collecting and you can still continue to collect after March when this sculpture is due to be finished as I have a couple more on my agenda. The present sculpture is for ‗Sculpture by the Sea‘ at Cottesloe in March 2010 and I am trying to collect 70,000 milk bottle size plastic lids any colour or type of plastic, which have to have 240 000 holes drilled in them and 120 000 cable ties to lace them together. But really what I am trying to say is thank you to all the people that have helped me so far in my project and all those wonderful people who take the time to collect their rubbish and donate it to a worthy cause, whether it is mine or someone else‘s. Like our wearable arts, your effort does not go unappreciated.

Kerrie Argent

An almost finished panel. Lids in the process of being laced together



Night watch Welcome to Night Watch for the period from midnight Friday February 5th to midnight Friday February 19th 2010. ASTRONOMY IS LOOKING UP. Our Local star “THE SUN” shining at magnitude -26.72 resides in the constellation of Capricornus the Sea Goat until Wednesday 17th when it will rise in Aquarius the Water Carrier. The Sun rises in the East/south/east and sets in the West/south/west. Never view the Sun with the naked eye or with an optical instrument without a proper solar filter as you may suffer permanent eye damage. Morning twilight on Saturday 6th begins at 4:08am with evening twilight ending at 8:37pm. OnSaturday 13th morning twilight begins at 4:16am with evening twilight ending at 8:29pm. Twilight begins at 4:23am Friday 19th, with evening twilight ending at 8:21pm. The 50% last quarter MOON will occur in the Constellation Libra the Scales at 7:40am on Saturday 6th in the North/north/east shining at magnitude -6.0. On Monday 8th in Scorpius, the 30% Moon will be close to the red Supergiant star Antares (the heart of the Scorpion) at 1.7º north at 1am in the east. The 4% Moon on Friday 12th will be close to Mercury at 2º south. On Saturday 13th at 11am the Moon will be at Apogee, furthest from Earth at 406,540 km’s in Capricornus. The NEW MOON will occur on Sunday 14th in Aquarius at 10:43am. On Wednesday 17th the 8% Moon will be 6º south of the planet Uranus in the evening twilight. MERCURY: on Saturday 6th rises in the East/south/east in Sagittarius at 3:48am, shining at magnitude -0.3. On Tuesday 11th Mercury rises at 3:59am in Capricornus. Mercury on Friday 12th will be 2º south of the 4% Moon. Mercury on Saturday 13th rises at 4:05am and will be at Aphelion, furtherest from the Sun at 69.7 million km’s at magnitude -0.7. On Friday 19th Mercury rises at 4:24am at twilight. VENUS in Aquarius will be in the evening sky in April. MARS: The red planet shining at magnitude -0.9 on Saturday 6th in the Constellation of Cancer rises at 6:43pm in the East/north/east will be in view at 8:45pm in the North/north/east night sky. On Saturday 13th Mars may be found in the same area but higher after evening twilight. Mars on Friday 19th will be in the night sky until 3:30am on Saturday morning. With a telescope on a steady clear night you should be able to view the icy North Pole and some dark markings. JUPITER: the giant gas planet is now in the evening twilight and will be out of view until it rises at the end of March in the morning sky. SATURN: the ringed planet shining at magnitude +0.7 on Saturday 6th in Virgo rises at 9:20pm on the eastern horizon. On Saturday 13th Saturn rises at 8:44pm and on Friday 19th at 8:28pm. URANUS: the blue/green coloured gas planet at magnitude +5.9 on Saturday 6th in Pisces sets at 8:53pm on the West/south/west horizon. On Saturday 13th Uranus sets at 8:26pm in the evening twilight and will then not be visible until it rises in the morning twilight in April. NEPTUNE: the grey/green coloured gas planet in Capricornus is

not visible until March. METEORS: Some meteors will be visible in the Constellation of Centaurus near the Southern Cross in the south/east from Saturday 6th through to Friday 19th at 5 per hour this Saturday 6th. Other meteors may be viewed in Leo from Monday 15th (just naked eye needed). COMETS: so far this year there are 5 known comets in view for telescopes and if you would like the information please call. The Constellation of Orion the hunter (saucepan asterism), will be high in north night sky this fortnight, and is very good viewing for the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes of any size. The handle of the saucepan is the hunter’s sword and looks as if it is made up of 3 stars. It is actually a star forming region called M42 the Great Nebula along with NGC 1980, NGC1999, NGC1977 and NGC 1973. You can make out the nebulas with binoculars and very much more with a telescope in which will show the new stars of the Trapezium star cluster. The nebula is lit up by the star Theta Ori. The three bright stars almost in a row is the hunter’s belt and out of line, the same as the Egyptian pyramids which they were copied from. Under the star in the east of the three belt stars is the famous horsehead and flame nebula’s for which a very dark place is needed and at least an 8 inch telescope. To the south/west the bright blue star Rigal with the blue star Saiph is the bottom of the skirt. On the north/west side of the belt is the blue star Bellatrix is one shoulder with the arm holding the lion skin shield, which is the line of stars going north to south. A group of stars in the North/north/east is the head. The other shoulder is marked by the bright red supergiant star Betelgeuse with the arm extending north/east to a single star. Further on to two close stars and then to two other stars at the feet of the Gemini twins, this is the hunters club. Just south of the two close stars is the small star cluster NGC 2169 which is called the 37 cluster, and is upside down and back-to-front. One of the stars is a close double, see if you can pick it. To us in the southern hemisphere Orion is upside down and back to front. One nebula is very hard to view, this is called the Witch head nebula and resembles the face of a witch with nose, mouth, chin and forehead. Viewing through my 8 inch LX50 Schmidt telescope at my house is free of charge. Observations of the Sun during the day with the Moon day or night and at night the viewing of star clusters and nebula, also the pointing out of Constellations and the planets in view.

Maurice Gilson. 16 Clarke Avenue Lake Grace.

Phone: 9865 1516 or mobile 0458 538 388. Working with children number 277357.

Email: [email protected]



DATE SUNRISE SUNSET MOONRISE MOONSET DATE SUNRISE SUNSET MOONRISE MOONSET

6/2 5:34am 7:06pm 11:23pm 1:07pm 13/2 5:40am 7pm 4:42am 6:24pm

7/2 5:35am 7:05pm D.N.R 2:07pm 14/2 5:41am 6:59pm 5:38am 6:52pm

8/2/ 5:35am 7:05pm 12:09am 3:03pm 15/2 5:42am 6:58pm 6:33am 7:19pm

9/2 5:36am 7:04pm 12:59am 3:54pm 16/2 5:43am 6:57pm 7:28am 7:45pm

10/2 5:37am 7:03pm 1:53am 4:39pm 17/2 5:44am 6:56pm 8:23am 8/12pm



The 2010 road toll has started off badly with 12 Fatalities. Eight of the 12 have occurred in metropolitan area and four in Regional Western Australia. Last year we recorded 194 Road Fatalities with non-use of seatbelts contributing to 26% of fatalities with drink driving, fatigue and distraction contributing to the majority of road fatalities. The Lake Grace RoadWise Committee would like to remind drivers to stay safe on our roads this year. While less people have been killed on WA roads last year compared to the previous four years, even one death on the State‘s roads is one too many. As well as the

fatalities on western Australian roads we need to also consider the ‗hidden‘ road toll or those that have been seriously injured on the roads. No one should have to go through the tragedy and pain that is caused by road accidents. We must all work together to ensure our entire road system is as safe as possible and aim to be safe drivers in safe vehicles travelling on safe roads at safe speeds. Finally as children return to school please take care whilst travelling around schools and take note of the 40 km/h speed limit.

2010 Road Toll Off to a Bad Start

HELP We need you!!

Are you interested in coaching a netball team in 2010 The Lake Grace Pingrup Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested

in coaching netball in 2010.

All coaching positions are open including: A Grade

B Grade

Juniors

Nettas

Ongoing training support and discount coaching courses will be offered to the suitable applicant.

Please forward your application outlining any previous coaching and/ or playing experience along with contact details to:

The President Lake Grace Pingrup Netball Club P O Box 64 Lake Grace 6353

Or email to [email protected]



ANDREW DUNCAN CANDIDATE IN CBH DIRECTOR

ELECTIONS FOR ZONE 4

30 years hands-on grains industry involvement CBH Group Grower Advisory Council Member 2003-

2010 (Chairman 2009-2010)

Extensive travel related to the grains industry including Europe, North America, SE Asia and the Middle East

Belief in operating on a proactive basis Time for a clear, positive direction for the CBH Group The future of CBH is in YOUR hands

Please do not hesitate to contact me on: PH: (08) 9838 9032 FAX: (08) 9838 9055 MOB: 0428 996 334 Email: [email protected]

A willingness to address any grower concern no matter how large or small, controversial or otherwise, without ‘fear or favour'.

The Department of Transport is reminding motorists that from the 1 January 2010, registration stickers and discs will no longer be issued to light motor vehicle owners upon registration of their vehicle. Alastair Bryant, A/General Manager of the Department of Transport‘s Licensing Unit said this initiative has been made possible through advances in technology. ―The advent of new technologies has made registration stickers and discs redundant,‖ he said. ―The WA Police have Automatic Numberplate Recognition Cameras in addition to the new TADIS computer system in their police vehicles and hand-held units. This system enables the instantaneous retrieval of the current vehicle licence information.‖ Mr Bryant said that apart from no longer needing to display a sticker, the public will notice very little difference with the new initiative. ―The only change is that vehicle owners and custodians will no longer receive a registration sticker from the Department of Transport upon registration of their vehicle. Apart from that there is no other change to the registration process. ―Vehicle owners will still receive a registration notice in the mail, reminding them to renew their registration. Upon payment of the vehicle registration they will still be issued with a receipt, however, no stickers or discs will

be provided.‖ Mr Bryant said that to assist motorists with the implementation phase of this new initiative, the Department of Transport has put the following customer assistance programs in place:

From early 2010 motorists will be able to check their vehicle registration

expiration date online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing

Vehicle owners will also be able to check their vehicle registration status by

calling 13 11 56.

Further information will also be posted out to the vehicle owners with their

2010 registration papers reminding them of the changes.

A public information campaign will run on radio and in newspapers in late December and early January reminding motorists of the changes.

Western Australia is leading the nation in the use of automated registration checking technology. At this stage it is recommended that WA motorists still carry a copy of their registration papers with them when driving interstate to avoid any confusion if queried by local authorities.

No More Rego Stickers


Children, parents and teachers came together on Tuesday 15th December for the Lake Grace District High School Concert and Awards night.

Awards presented to primary students were as follows:

Year 1 Encouragement Award - Clancy Lay

Year 1 Excellence Award - Josh Pearce

Year 2 Encouragement Award - Latisha McGlinn

Year 2 Excellence Award - Charlee Earnshaw

Year 3 Encouragement Award - Caylah Vlasich

Year 3 Excellence Award - Isabella Hendry

Year 4 Encouragement Award - Bailey McGlinn

Year 4 Excellence Awards - Zhane Robertson & Imogen Taylor

Year 5 Encouragement Award - Emily Parker

Year 5 Excellence Award - Holly King

Year 6 Encouragement Award (sponsored by Narrogin Residential College and presented by Ross Bowron) - Jade Cameron

Year 6 Excellence Award (sponsored by Farmworks and presented by Peter Stoffberg) - Phoebe Robertson

Ian Robbins Memorial Year 6/7 Environmental Award (presented by Lenore Gladish) - Jordy Medlen

Woodside Scitech Science Awards (presented by Tracey Fisher) - Juanita O‘Neill & Bodhi Power

Lake Grace Art Group Art Encouragement Awards (presented by Tania Spencer) - Ryan Carruthers & Kathleen Naisbitt

Australian Mathematics Competition Top in School (presented by John Boyland) - Peter Downey

Year 7 Encouragement Award (sponsored by Neu-Tech Auto Electrics and presented by Ross Bowron) - Jock Harrington

Year 7 Encouragement Award (sponsored by Narrogin Residential College and presented by Ross Bowron) - Tenika Chesson

Year 7 All Rounder Award (presented by John Boyland) - Brooke King

Year 7 Excellence Award (sponsored by LGDHS P&C and presented by Marcus Owen) - Travers Wright

Awards presented to high school students were as follows: Year 8 Encouragement Award (sponsored by Member for Wagin and presented by Andrew Walker) - Sarah Fonda

Year 8 Improved Performance (sponsored by Elders Ltd and presented by Karel Walker) - Michael Hardy

Year 8 All Round Performance (sponsored by Landmark and presented by Gary Prater) - Cayson Earshaw

Year 8 Top Yr 8 Student (sponsored by Elders Ltd and presented by Karel Walker) - Briana McWhirter

Year 9 Encouragement Award (sponsored by Member for Wagin and presented by Andrew Walker) - Kaden Chesson

Year 9 Improved Performance (sponsored by Alan & Hazel Thiel and presented by Andrew Walker) - John Curtin

Year 9 Top Yr 9 Student (sponsored by Great Southern Fuels and presented by Steve McWhirter) - Jack Carruthers

Secondary Citizenship Award (sponsored by Australia Post and presented by Terry Gladish) - Briana McWhirter

Secondary D&T Awards (sponsored by LG Engineering and presented by Clint Earnshaw) - Ross Young & Cayson Earnshaw

Secondary ADF Long Tan Leadership Awards (presented by John Boyland) - Gabbie Trevenen

Secondary Work Place Learning Awards (sponsored by Local Community Partnership Hotham Pallinup Lakes Inc. And presented by John Boyland) - Matt McWhirter & Harley Pittard

Year 10 Endeavour Award (sponsored by Kulin Masonic Lodge and presented by Bill Jenks) - Leaf Milosavljevic

Year 10 Dux (sponsored by Shire of Lake Grace and presented by Andrew Walker) - Krystal King

Lions Club Scholarships (presented by Ray Williams) - Gabbie Trevenen, Jehl Dejito and Siera Berdin

E & C Bennett Memorial Scholarship

(presented by Clem Bennett) - Krystal King

LGDHS Concert and Awards Night 2009


ICPA (Lakes District) for Rural and Remote Students NEEDS YOU!!

ICPA is working for the benefit of all rural students and it needs your membership and support. For a full understanding of our voluntary association please check out our website on icpa.com.au and go to WA for state updates. Many people believe we are only involved with the Isolated Children's Benefit but we are able to help with any issue related to:

Rural Primary schools

District High Schools

Distance Education

Boarding Hostels or Boarding Schools

Second Home Allowance

Youth Allowance

University

TAFE

Apprenticeship ICPA has been instrumental in achieving many of the benefits we now receive:

PCAP– Priority Country Area Programme funding improvements in student/teacher ratios

Funding for travel to and from boarding schools/hostels.

State living away from home allowance Increases in AIC Assistance for Isolated Children

Constant monitoring of the curriculum.

The Retired Educator Volunteers for Isolated Student Education scheme (REVISE)

Residential care Certification requirement in boarding Schools/hostels

Programs to encourage teachers to go to the country

The introduction of Support Teacher Learning Staff (STLS) to address student learning difficulties.

Your membership helps to ensure issues relating to rural and remote education, continue to be kept on the government's agenda. These relate to:

School Bus Service

Acting teaching positions

Priority Country Area Programme (PCAP) funding

Assistance to students going into apprenticeships

Early childhood (in home) mobile units.

Appropriate schooling and bypassing issues.

Increased broadband speed and data usage for rural and remote areas.

Membership is only $55.00 annually. We donate to State and Federal Councils each year so that they can continue to lobby on our behalf. The branch is a forum for your educational issues & it sends two delegates to State & Federal conferences each year. PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM BELOW AND SEND YOUR CHEQUE TO: Treasurer ICPA Mrs Anne Bishop Post Office, Lake Grace WA 6353 email information to: [email protected] Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ph:…………………………….Fax…………………………...Email…………………………………………… YES/NO I can/cannot work on donuts stall at Newdegate field day. Time and day that suits me is …………………


Is proud to host a

Sunday, 7 February, 2010

12.00 to 3.00pm

$2.00 each Donation Door Entry All proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Sausage Sizzle

Raffle

Fun & Games

Prizes Galore

Drinks & Nibbles

& Lots More!!!

Smoke Free Alcohol Free


We are here to help

Centrelink is committed to ensuring that people who live in rural communities have access to a broad range of Australian Government payments, programs and other assistance.

One of the ways we do this is through our network of specialist Rural Services Officers (RSOs) who provide a confidential, professional and free service. They live and work in, and understand their rural communities and are here to help.

How RSOs can work with you.

RSOs are located throughout rural and regional Australia. They respond to the needs of rural communities and enhance the awareness of, and access to, Centrelink programs and services.

Centrelink‘s RSOs can:

Visit you on your farm, in your home or at your business to provide you with information regarding rural services and support that you, your family or business may be eligible for. RSOs will confidentially discuss your individual circumstances and eligibility for various Centrelink rural payments, and other payments.

Step you through the application process for Centrelink‘s rural and related payments. Your RSO can assist with the completion of application forms and provide information about what else you may need to provide to Centrelink to support your claim. They can also take completed claim forms back to Centrelink for processing and help you use Centrelink‘s inline services.

Provide you or your family with a referral to a

Centrelink Rural Psychologist or Social Worker. Your RSO may also provide you with a referral to a number of other Centrelink specialists, such a Financial Information Services Officer, Indigenous Services Officer or Multicultural Services Officer. RSOs are also able to link you with other service providers who also may be able to offer support and assistance.

Promote drought assistance services and support to community groups and local service providers. RSOs can assist in organising, coordinating and delivering information at community events and seminars. They can also help you connect with community groups. Social groups and service providers in you local area.

Assist rural customers who attend one of Centrelink‘s mobile offices. Your local RSO accompanies the mobile office along with a Social Worker or Rural Psychologist, Medicare and other Centrelink staff.

Contacting a Centrelink RSO

You can arrange a face-to-face or phone appointment with Centrelink RSO by calling the Australian Government Drought Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16.

To provide you with prompt assistance, please let the operator know the area you live in, that you are calling about a drought-related enquiry and that you would like to speak with your local RSO.

If the phone service does not meet your needs or you cannot attend a Centrelink Customer Service Centre, the RSO may be able to arrange to visit you at a more convenient location (such as your home or business).

Centrelink Rural Service Officers

This is a call for applications in the 2010 small grants incentive scheme with the new name ―Community Small Grants‖; designed to support activities that improve your local community‘s participation and awareness of Natural Resource Management (NRM). Wheatbelt NRM invites your community group, organisation or schools to submit an application for this incentive scheme. This scheme is suitable for activities up to $15,000. For 2010 projects, your activity will need to be completed and a final report submitted by 30th September 2010, however this may be extended depending on your project‘s unique requirements. Please clearly specify the date(s) that you intend to implement your project activities on your application form. This assists Wheatbelt NRM to allocate funds and anticipate funding demands for 2011. Examples of suitable activities may include, but are not limited to: environmental education initiatives/

lectures, flora and fauna surveys, tree planting, bushland management, recycling, water harvesting, water conservation and cultural NRM activity. Applicants will be expected to show a strong NRM focus and to demonstrate how any knowledge gained from the activity will be shared within your community. If you are interested in this incentive scheme, and have a project in mind, please visit our website http://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/funding/csg for an application form. Applications close on March 26th 2010 for assessment during April 2010. If you would like to discuss your project idea before submitting an application please contact [email protected], phone Carla Swift on 9690 2250 on Mondays or Wednesdays or mobile 0428 777 287 other days.

Community Small Grants Incentive Scheme

http://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/funding/csg

http://www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au/funding/csg



KULIN FAMILY FUN DAY

FREE ENTRY

FEBRUARY 20TH 2010

Kulin Freebairn Recreation Centre Oval 9-1pm

FREE Children’s Entertainment Market Stalls- Sausage Sizzle

- Coffee- Morning Tea- Car boot sale- Donuts-

Showbags - Enjo- Kids Clothes- Tupperware-

Scrapbooking- Fashion-Camping- Fishing equipment, Sheds…

load of stalls for the whole family!


Leading scientists issue the Woodlands Declaration to WA Premier calling for urgent protection of Great Western Woodlands

Growing concern about uncontrolled wildfires and poor management of the globally significant Great Western Woodlands in the south west of WA has prompted more than 50 leading Australian and International environmental scientists to issue a public alert to the West Australian Premier Colin Barnett calling for urgent action to ensure long term sustainable use and conservation outcomes. The scientists have sent the Premier, and Minister for the Environment, Donna Faragher, the Woodlands Declaration, which details the importance of protecting the Great Western Woodlands - the largest remaining habitat of its type on Earth.

The Woodlands Declaration was released today by two of the internationally respected scientists, Dr. Denis Saunders, member of the Wentworth Group and President of WWF Australia, and Professor Stephen Hopper, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, England, the world‘s leading botanical garden.

―Protecting the Great Western Woodlands is of international importance,‖ the Woodlands Declaration states.

―We urge you to act decisively. Appropriate protective tenures and effective land management are needed to secure the biodiversity, ecological integrity, carbon stocks and the other social and economic values of this extraordinary landscape.‖

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hectares, an area three times the size of Tasmania, the Great Western Woodlands are by far the largest remaining temperate woodlands of their type on Earth.

―As a Western Australian, I don‘t think we‘ve appreciated yet how extraordinarily rare and important it is to have the Great Western Woodlands still intact,‖ said Professor Hopper. ―In other parts of the world, semi-arid woodlands like these have been largely cleared, degraded or turned to desert. The Great Western Woodlands are recognised as an area of global mega-diversity and are invaluable as a carbon sink in helping moderate global warming.‖

Dr. Denis Saunders said, ―Although still in good shape the Great Western Woodlands are now increasingly threatened by uncontrolled wildfires, the spread of invasive feral animals and weeds and the accumulated effects of mining and road construction.‖

―Urgent action is needed if we are to effectively protect species such the Regent Parrot, the Crested Bellbird, and many threatened native plant species,‖ he said.

Urgent Protection Needed for Woodlands

Camera Workshop

13th February 2010

Lake Grace Telecentre 10am sharp

With Michael & Jane Pelusey - their website is www.pelusey.com.au

$50 per person bring lunch to share - payment (ASAP) will confirm your booking

Photo shoot (location to be advised) in the afternoon. Dinner at the Hotel (RSVP before the day) at conclusion of the day with a display of photos taken on the day

Contact Michelle Dunham 9865 3054

http://www.pelusey.com.au


Humour

Diner A man walked into a restaurant in a strange town. The waiter came and asked him for his order. Feeling lonely, he replied, "Meat loaf and a kind word." When the waiter returned with the meat loaf, the man said, "Where's the kind word?" The waiter put down the meat loaf and sighed, bent down, and whispered, "Don't eat the meat loaf." Mistletoe At The Airport It was slightly before Christmas. The trip went reasonably well, and he was ready to go back. The airport on the other end had turned a tacky red and green, and loudspeakers blared annoying elevator renditions of cherished Christmas carols. Being someone who took Christmas very seriously, and being slightly tired, he was not in a particularly good mood. Going to check in his luggage (which, for some reason, had become one suitcase with entirely new clothes), he saw hanging mistletoe. Not real mistletoe, but very cheap plastic with red paint on some of the rounder parts and green paint on some of the flatter and pointier parts, that could be taken for mistletoe only in a very Picasso sort of way. With a considerable degree of irritation and nowhere else to vent it, he said to the attendant, "Even if I were not married, I would not want to kiss you under such a ghastly mockery of mistletoe." "Sir, look more closely at where the mistletoe is." (pause) "Ok, I see that it's above the luggage scale, which is the place you'd have to step forward for a kiss." "That's not why it's there." (pause) "OK, I give up. Why is it there?" "It's there so you can kiss your luggage goodbye." Nearsighted A nearsighted minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: Bill Jones having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his safety. Failing to observe the punctuation, he startled his audience by announcing: Bill Jones, having gone to see his wife, desires the prayers of the congregation for his safety. Blonde Convention 80,000 blondes meet in the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium for a "Blondes Are Not Stupid" Convention. The leader says, "We are all here today to prove to the world that blondes are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?" A blonde gingerly works her way through the crowd and steps up to the stage. The leader asks her, "What is 15 plus 15?" After 15 or 20 seconds she says, "Eighteen!" Obviously everyone is a little disappointed. Then 80,000 blondes start cheering, "Give her another chance! Give her another chance!" The leader says, "Well since we've gone to the trouble of getting 80,000 of you in one place and we have the world-wide press and global broadcast media here, gee, uh, I guess we can give her another chance." So he asks, "What is 5 plus 5?"

After nearly 30 seconds she eventually says, "Ninety?" The leader is quite perplexed, looks down and just lets out a dejected sigh -- everyone is disheartened, the blonde starts crying and the 80,000 girls begin to yell and wave their hands shouting, "GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE! GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE!" The leader, unsure whether or not he is doing more harm than damage, eventually says, "Ok! Ok! Just one more chance -- What is 2 plus 2?" The girl closes her eyes, and after a whole minute eventually says, "Four?" Throughout the stadium pandemonium breaks out as all 80,000 girls jump to their feet, wave their arms, stomp their feet and scream... "GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE! GIVE HER ANOTHER CHANCE!" All Alone Sandy began a job as an elementary school counsellor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other. Sandy approached and asked if she was all right. The girl said she was. A little while later, however, Sandy noticed the girl was in the same spot, still by herself. Approaching again, Sandy offered, "Would you like me to be your friend?" The girl hesitated, then said, "Okay," looking at the woman suspiciously. Feeling she was making progress, Sandy then asked, "Why are you standing here all alone?" "Because," the little girl said with great exasperation, "I'm the goalie!" GI Insurance Airman Jones was assigned to the induction centre, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn't long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in the back of the room and listened to Jones's sales pitch. Jones explained the basics of the GI Insurance to the new recruits, and then said, "If you have GI Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have GI insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6000." "Now," he concluded, "which bunch do you think they are going to send into battle first?" A Golf Club Walks into a Bar A golf club walks into a local bar and asks the barman for a pint of beer. The barman refuses to serve him. "Why not," asks the golf club. "You'll be driving later," replies the bartender.


LAKE GRACE

Tuesday 16th February 9am-1pm Lake Grace Tele Centre, Absolon Street

Light lunch will be provided following the meeting.

For more details contact:

Peter Gwynne 0407 992 532 LawrieCo

John Partridge 0408 946 107 LawrieCo

See you there!

Come along and find out about:

Proven Profits from Stubble

Real Prevention of Yield Loss

Effective Use of Less Fertiliser

Becoming Truly Sustainable

2010 WA BioLogic Cropping Tour

LAKE GRACE - TUESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

BioLogic

Reaps

Results

Murramai WA - Andrew Tunstill

Andrew Tunstill inspecting

the increasing root

development with

LawrieCo products, noting

that crops established

themselves on saline areas

that never grew anything in

the past and that root

development across the

farm was the best seen in

any season.

Esperance WA -

Gavin Egan LawrieCo programs address water infiltration and

compaction issues, Burt speaking with Gavin Egan

remarked that “there was a distinct and clearly visible

line of improvement across the paddock we were

assessing”.

BioLogic Farming System Examples


BE INSPIRED

‗Women Leading Change‘ is the theme for the 2010 Women‘s Day being held at the Katanning Leisure Centre on Friday February 12th. A partnership initiative by the Katanning Telecentre, Boyup Brook Telecentre and Blackwood Basin Group, this event will see over 200 women participate in a full program of activities including guest speakers, stallholders, food and wine and a great deal of fun from 9am until 3, or 4, or 5. The day will focus on local solutions to global issues and will be filled with inspirational people and ideas. What a fantastic way to be inspired. The opening address is being written by the Governor General, Quentin Bryce. Verity James will be the Master of Ceremonies and Guest Speaker and she will welcome influential speakers from all walks of life including Barbara Etter APM, Assistant Commissioner of Corruption Prevention and Investigation with the Western Australia Police. In their own way all are ordinary women who have achieved extraordinary things, something which all women are capable of, given a little nudge. There will be a Day Spa for a little pampering and great stalls with information, assistance and tempting things to buy.

Grab a group of friends and come along for a great day out. Tickets are the unbelievable price of only $25 and include morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch (Malay food, yum), and a fantastic gift bag. Register now to come along by logging on to www.katanningwa.com or calling Katanning Telecentre on 9821 4433. For more information email [email protected] or call or pop in to the Telecentre in Central Arcade, Clive Street, Katanning.

Women’s Day Gathers Momentum

Part time opportunity available - 16.5 hours

Applications to Westpac, Lake Grace Branch or post to PO Box 168 Lake Grace WA 6353

Dumbleyung Lawn

Tennis Classic

Round Robin Open Tournament - Grades A, B, & C

SATURDAY 13th February 2010 - MENS & LADIES DOUBLES

SUNDAY 14th February 2010 - MIXED DOUBLES Registration 9am for a 9.30 Start

FEES: $15.00 Per Person/ $25 for Two Days Fees include Morning & Afternoon Tea provided each

day & Gourmet Antipasto Platters Sunday Evening Lunch & Refreshments Available For Sale Both Days. Tantalising Evening Meal available Saturday Night!!

Do you have experience in delighting customers?

Are you passionate and enthusiastic?

Do you want to grow and succeed? At Westpac, not only do we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience, we also pride ourselves on providing products and services to help our customers achieve their financial aspirations. As a Customer Service Representative 1 (CSR1), you will play a key customer facing role in our branch network. The goals of a CSR1 is to provide a great experience for our customers, contributing to our overall mission in becoming the number one service organisation in the financial services industry. You will act to ensure customers immediate service needs are met and will also identify financial services sales opportunities through understanding our customers broader financial needs, referring

more complex banking needs to specialist team members. Westpac will provide you with a structured training program when you begin and then ongoing product and sales training to guide you, allowing the opportunity to develop and progress in your career within the branch network. Your attitude and passion are as important to us as your previous customer service or banking experience. As part of our team, you’ll be sharing our commitment, to being one of Australia’s most responsible companies - responsible to our customers, to the communities in which we operate and to our environment. Westpac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from men and women of all ages, including people with a disability and indigenous Australians.

http://www.katanningwa.com/



On Saturday, January 2nd, the Tarin Rock Tennis Club hosted its annual Junior tournament. As usual, the club banded together to prepare the courts and surrounds and the day looked set to be a great success.

With numbers a little lower than normal, young people from as far away as Tenterden and Tambellup gathered together to enjoy a day of singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Older age groups enjoyed some round robin tennis with the younger ones playing in a knockout format.

People in the kitchen were busy preparing plenty of toasted sandwiches, rolls, sandwiches and fruit salad which was followed by a lovely afternoon tea and concluded with a sausage sizzle. The day was warm but there was a great display of tennis with many finals going to tie-breaks.

All children displayed great sportsmanship and court etiquette and many received honourable mentions from the parents who volunteered as umpires. All club members are to be thanked for their help and support in running this tournament as it would not happen without their commitment.

Everyone took on a role, whether in the kitchen, on the courts, running the board or just generally running around (just ask our umpire coordinator, Ed, who looked very busy all day walking around with various implements!!). Well done to everyone and we look forward to another successful tournament next year!!!

11 years & Under Girls Singles Champion Monique Smith Runner Up Kathleen Naisbitt

11 years & Under Boys Singles Champion Alistair Murray Runner Up Angus Hunt

11 years & Under Girls Doubles Champions Monique Smith & Kathleen Naisbitt Runner Up Carina Cronje & Ellie Ohlsen

11 years & Under Boys Doubles Champions Angus Hunt & Liam Baker Runner Up Declan Smeed & Tom Bennier

11 years & Under Mixed Doubles Champion Monique Smith & Alistair Murray Runner Up Beth Curtin & Angus Hunt

13 years & Under Girls Singles Champion Amelia Murray Runner Up Melanie Naisbitt

13 years & Under Boys Singles Champion Fraser Hunt Runner Up Kieren Stevens

13 years & Under Girls Doubles Champions Amelia Murray & Tina Willock Runner Up Juanita O‘Neill & Beth Curtin

13 years & Under Boys Doubles Champions Fraser Hunt & Peter Downey (outright)Runner Up

13 years & Under Mixed Doubles Champions Amelia Murray & Fraser Martin Runner Up Juanita O‘Neill & Peter Downey

16 years & Under Girls Singles Champion Ellie Naisbitt Runner Up Taryn Waters

16 years & Under Boys Singles Champion Lewis Edwards Runner Up Nat Curtin

16 years & Under Girls Doubles Champions Corrina Baker & Melanie Naisbitt Runner Up Sheridan Fyfe & Ellie Naisbitt

16 years & Under Boys Doubles Champions Lewis Edwards & Lindsay Willock Runner Up Nat Curtin & Harrison Slarke

16 years & Under Mixed Doubles Champions Sheridan Fyfe & Lewis Edwards Runner Up Ellie Naisbitt & Nat Curtin

A big thank you to all club members who helped out with the organizing for the day. A special mention to kitchen people, umpires, people who were tallying the results and parents for bringing their children to the tournament.

The results of the raffles were:

Mark & Lisa Pearce kindly donated 2 night accommodation in their holiday house in Albany which was won by Christine Fyfe.

East Mundalla Stud donated $100 for a raffle won by Michelle Slarke.

A big thank you to our sponsors for the day who helped make the day possible. Your generosity is really appreciated.

Elders (Tracy & Graham Taylor), Lake Grace Plaza, High Valley Merino Stud, East Mundalla Merino Stud, M & L Pearce, Great Southern Fuels, Tameka‘s Total Beauty, CCL Hardware, R & C Willock, Lake Grace Health & Beauty, Henderson Grading, Lake Grace Tyre Power, C & J Bray, EJ & MT Naisbitt, Cambinata Yabbies, Lakeway Hairdressing Salon, P & B O‘Neill, P & M Cameron, R & G de Vree, D & E Bairstow, Greenline Ag, Sand & Salt Clothing, Lake Grace Postal Service, Kukerin General Store, P & L Houston, Kukerin Hotel, Lake Grace Communications & Computers, Kim Gooding-Kukerin Rural Services, M & A Naisbitt, Lake Grace Sportsman‘s Club, R & S Robinson, Fyfe Transport.

Tarin Rock Junior Tennis Tournament


Corporate Bowls! We are starting an exciting new competition of corporate bowls on our brand new bowling green. We have already had a lot of inquiries about this and expect the rinks to all be filled, so please get your teams in quickly to ensure your business gets a place.

Come and experience the new synthetic green, which actually plays better at night than during the day (unlike the old grass surface).

The competition commences this Friday, 5th Feb at 6:30PM sharp.

Entry fee is $12 per team of 4. Bowls will be available if you don't own any. Nightly prizes.

We will be asking for submissions of interest regarding shifting the playing nights to a Thursday, accompanied by a sausage sizzle. This is due to some enquires from players who have indicated they would like to leave on a Friday night for a weekend away, yet would still like to compete in corporate bowls.

Please direct any enquiries to Adrian Chesson on

0429 108 340

Manager's Specials:

Carlton Dry stubbies $36-50

Kola Beer cartons (24 pack) $16

Lemon Squash cartons (24 pack) $16

Lemonade cartons (24 pack) $16


Lake Grace Pingrup Netball Club The season is coming around again all too fast! Thankyou to the seven people who attended the Netball AGM at the end of last year. The new Netball Committee has been formed and is busily working towards ensuring the 2010 season is a success. 2010 Netball Committee President: Amanda Trevenen Treasurer: Nikki Anderton Secretary: Darya Bishop A Grade Rep: Jemma Swarbrick B Grade Rep: Sarah Graves Junior Rep: Maria Taylor Committee: Amanda Poots, Lauren West Thank you ladies for nominating for the positions. We are still desperately seeking Coaches for this season: If you are at all interested please let one of the committee member know. It makes it very difficult for committee members to play, run the club and coach their own team. Please support our club and consider applying for a coaching position. Pre season training will commence on Thursday March 4th from 5.30 – 7.00pm: With a welcome back drinks and nibbles (BYO alcohol and a nibbly plate to share) All Senior and Junior players are urged to attend. Players will need to register and pay their fees at this training session. New ONA regulations state that any player who has not registered or paid their fees by the first game will not be eligible to play. If you are unable to make it on this night please ensure you chase up a committee member. Uniforms

The club is purchasing new senior player uniforms. Sizes will be available on Thurs 4th March so try, and order. Players will need to have a new uniform by the first game in order to take the court. Fees for 2010: Senior Players (A and B grade) - $90.00 Junior Players - $65.00 From this the LGP Netball club pays out, in affiliation fees and insurance, $69 for each senior player and $69 for each junior player. The Ongerup Netball Association and Netball WA have both put their affiliation fees up this year. The LGP Netball Club will not be increasing its‘ fees and will be absorbing the additional cost. This year the club will be paying more per junior player then we will be receiving. It is therefore imperative that ALL Senior Players

and Junior Parents willingly assist with ALL club fundraising especially players teas and home game afternoon teas. Other bits and pieces… Netball WA will be running a Presenters Workshop for Umpires and Coaches who would like to up-skill their presenting techniques on Saturday and Sunday 6/7 February 2010. Presenters Workshop Saturday 6 February 2010 9am – 5pm Ray Owen Sports Complex, Lesmurdie Sunday 7

February 2010 9am – 12pm

Refreshments provided Cost $40 The presenters workshop will be a great opportunity to refresh your presenting skills and learn some valuable presentation tips. It is a great way to develop confidence before you present courses in your Regions and Associations. Saturday will include the generic Australian Sports Commission Presenters Workshop and Sunday will be the Netball Specialist component of the workshop. Places are limited, please contact myself on 0488 216 601 for a registration form. If you have any questions contact Suzanne Lennon on 08 9380 3700. Foundation Coaching Courses – Albany Saturday 6th March 9.00am - 5.00pm PCYC Katanning Sunday 16th May 9.00am - 5.00pm Katanning L/C Narrogin Sunday 13th June 9.00am - 5.00pm Narrogin R/C Don‘t forget to come along for a drink and nibblies, (and to register and pay fees), on Thursday 4th of March from 5.30.

Amanda Trevenen

Player Registration Night

Junior and Senior players Some nibblies and drinks provided

Thurs 4th March

5.30 pm- 7pm

BYO Alcohol

Players need to have registered and paid

fees in order to play the first game.


NEWS & NOTES

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

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS PLEASE INFORM YOUR INSTRUCTOR OF ANY HEALTH ISSUES YOU MAY HAVE

Classes are designed to cater for all levels of fitness unless otherwise informed

Please bring water bottles, a towel and correct footwear to all classes

Please bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to outdoor classes.

Due to participant safety, please arrive at classes on time. Participants will not be permitted to join class if more than 5 minutes late.

For the comfort of all ARC participants please bring a towel to all classes

Classes may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, where possible notice will be given.

DAY AM PM

Monday 6.00 - 7.00 FORCE (Sharon)

5.45 - 6.45 AQUA HI LO DEEP (Letisha)

Tuesday

9.20 - 10.10 SUPER CIRCUIT (Letisha)

5.40 - 6.40 HI LO FAT BURNER (Anna)

Weds 6.00 - 6.50 ARC SUPERCHARGE (Sharon)

5.45 - 6.45 FORCE (Anna / Letisha / Missy)

Thursday

5.45 - 6.35 AQUAFIT (Sharon)

Friday 6.00 - 7.00 FORCE (Sharon) 9.30 - 10.10 AQUA LIFETIME (Sharon)

FEBRUARY FITNESS

TAHRYN HAS LEFT THE BUILDING (for now!)

As you may or may not know, Tahryn has left us for 3 months to continue making her mark on the world. During this time ‘Menezes Pilates’ will not be

available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to all the devotees of her classes. HOWEVER one must seize the opportunity to explore different avenues and we at ARC would love to hear what type of classes you would like to try in the meantime. SO if you have any ideas for new classes or the return of old classes or more of a particular class we would love to hear from you. Chat with your ARC Fitness Instructor, or contact Letisha at the Shire on 98902500 or by email [email protected].

I would like to personally thank all ARC members and participants for your patience and understanding to ARC during harvest and the summer holidays. Although we as ARC instructors do our best to maintain the ARC program there are certain times of the year that are very difficult for all of us and juggling family, farms and other work commitments do not always go as planned. Please be reassured where possible we do our utmost to maintain as regular a program as possible and when classes are cancelled it is with sincere regret and good reason. If there is ever a time where you are unhappy with the services of ARC I strongly encourage you to put your thoughts in writing or come and see me, we do not know how you feel unless you tell us. Your feedback whether negative or positive can help us continue to improve our service to you as an ARC participant and community member. Kind Regards Letisha Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do. - Confucius


A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO ARC PARTICIPANTS

To get the most out of your workout and prevent injury we encourage you to arrive to your class on time (maybe even 5 minutes before to catch up with your instructor).

Warmer weather = More water; make sure you are hydrating before, during and after class especially indoor classes.

For the comfort of all participants please bring a towel to all classes. Towels are available to hire from ARC for $2 a class.

Parents please note if you are bringing your child to class be mindful of other participants, distractions to the Instructor and your child’s safety. It is your responsibility to provide activities for your child to lessen impact on the class. ARC Instructors have duty of care to their participants not their children.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO AQUA PARTICIPANTS

If you are attending an Aqua class and do not have an ARC membership you will be required to pay $3 for the class and your pool entry.

Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a responsible adult, if attending an aqua class please ensure your child is supervised adequately as this is not the responsibility of Pool staff or ARC instructors.

Please be mindful of patronage requirements and responsibilities. The Lake Grace swimming pool rules are at the entrance of the swimming pool.

TEXT MESSAGING

If you have not registered your mobile number yet and would like to be kept updated with

ARC then REGISTER your mobile phone number today

Contact Letisha at the Shire or email

[email protected]

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses." Alphonse Karr

We are looking for your thoughts about ARC and what you would like us to achieve during 2010. Particular classes, class, times, environment, equipment, music, health and fitness education, personal fitness…… anything that you think will

help you continue to come to classes. Tell us by verbal or written, whichever way you choose. Tell us now!!!


Lake Grace Bowls Notes At last our Bowling Green is ready for action. A big thank you to all those involved in getting this fantastic project up and running. Over the last month we have played social mixed bowls and also our Championship Mixed Fours.

The results are as follows:

10/1/10 - 12 bowlers Mixed Triples. Winners: G Sabourne, S Hunt and S Carruthers.

16/1/10 - 20 bowlers Championship Mixed Fours. Winners: S Hunt, R Fleay, A Chesson and S Carruthers.

23/1/10 - 13 bowlers Mixed Triples and Fours. Winners R Williams, S Carruthers and K Eggers.

30/1/10 - 18 bowlers Mixed Triples. Winners A Chesson, M Reynolds and A Evans. (Correct Winners).

It is important that cards be filled out correctly so accurate results can be nominated. As you can see, we have had good roll ups for these events and it has been very good practice for all on the new green.

Pennants start again on the 6/1/10 and we host Kondinin at home. Starting time rollup 1.45pm.

Men's teams. Skippers Thirds Seconds Leads C Carruthers R Carruthers M Carruthers M Reynolds R Pelham G Sabourne M O‘Neill J Wright S Hunt R Williams G Duckworth K Eggers A Chesson J Komene W Henry J Griffin Reserves: A Hunt and K Hubberd

Ladies team for the game against Kondinin is, Skippers Thirds Seconds Leads H Bell R Pelham A Evans E Griffin G Pelham S Carruthers E Mather D Wright Res: J Bell

On Sunday the 7th we will be having a busy bee at the green at 9am. This will be followed by social bowls against Kukerin at 1.30pm. Kukerin were very kind to allow us to use their green while ours was not playable, so come along for a bit of fun and to show Kukerin our new green.

Our 2 day men's classic is almost here again. It will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday the 9th and 10th of February. Any bowlers that would like to play, please let Steve Hunt know ASAP.

Good luck to all in the coming weeks. Steve Hunt

Men's Captain

Climate Change conversations worldwide have led to renewed interest in declining soil carbon levels, and the real possibility that agriculture might provide answers for the Sequestration of atmospheric CO2 as Soil Organic Carbon. Research Institutions from USA, Canada, Turkey, and Germany, have revisited soil disease causes as a component of sustainable agriculture research, including the building of soil carbon and the use of chemicals in agriculture. ―There is a common understand that the widely used herbicide Glyphosate is easily degraded and adsorbed in soils and thus, harmless for use in agriculture. We can demonstrate, however, that this conclusion is wrong and dangerous for farmers because in former risk assessments the behavior of Glyphosate in the rhizosphere was not properly considered‖ G. Neumann at Hohenheim University Germany. ―Glyphosate is now identified as toxic to Manganese ‗reducing‘ and Nitrogen ‗fixing‘ organisms in soil so that the availability of Nitrogen and Manganese may be markedly compromised‖ (Huber et al 2004). Soil scientist Burt Naude consulting with LawrieCo Biological Farming Systems (BFS) explains allied research informs us that systemic uptake of Glyphosate is

deposited in the root zone, feeding pathogens including Fusarium infections which cause ‗Crown Rot‘ and ‗Head Blight‘, also killing beneficial soil microbiology. GRDC announced a Cereal Disease Alarm last October quoting 19.5% loss of value of Australian Wheat crop to disease, equating losses of $70/ha. Trichoderma harzianum will be introduced in a upcoming cropping tour as a biocontrol of Rhizoctonia - another prevalent wheat disease. Speakers, Head Soil Scientist Burt Naude and LawrieCo Managing Director Adrian Lawrie will be discussing with farmers the BFS Sustainable Herbicide Program and highlighting the available research at Lake Grace, Feb 16th starting at 9am. Adrian comments ―BFS have proven technology and results to reduce impact of disease in crops and build Soil Organic Carbon. Integrated Biological Inputs reduce the negative effect of total dependence on synthetic fertilisers and chemicals in agriculture‖. Further Information: www.lawrieco.com.au ph. 8244 8558

Glyphosate Implicated With Common Root Diseases in Cereal Crops

http://www.lawrieco.com.au


CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Shire Council Meetings 2010 The next council meeting is

Wednesday 24th February 2010, 1pm at the Council Chambers. Members of the public

are welcome to attend meetings.

Drop Table + Chairs To seat 2-4. Oval or square.

Phone Fitz on 9865 2408.

Treadmill Do you have a Treadmill that you are no

longer using? Want to clear some floor space in your

house / garage and make some money? Please give me a call on 0429 115 157.

Sliding Glass Door Contact Amanda on 9871 2008.

WANTED

Lake Grace Playgroup AGM Thursday 11 February 10.30am

@ Playgroup Building

Margaret Cole Clinical psychologist / counsellor for

Southern AgCare will be in Lake Grace the week beginning 8th February. A free and

confidential service. Contact direct: 0427 441 459 or

[email protected]

Lady Doctor Dr Linda Haines will be in Lake Grace on

25th & 26th February. Appointments available.

Pre-Season Football Training Will begin on Thursday

11th February 2010 at 6pm.

LGDHS P&C AGM Monday 15th February

7:30pm start Seminar room at the Telecentre

Pingrup/LG Hockey AGM Will be held at the Lake Grace Sportsman‘s

Club on Wednesday 24th February. 6:30pm start. Everyone welcome.

Contact Sissa on 0427 760 584 if you have any queries. Training will start Thursday 4th

March at 6pm.

2004 Holden Rodeo Dual cab, 150,000 kms

Large aluminium tray, r/bar, aircon, t/bar. Good condition, never been off road.

$16,750 ono. Terry Smith 0428 653 027.

FOR SALE

Patio Heater New, never been used. Too high

for our patio. $200 ono. Ph 9865 2363 or 0429 685 131.

95 EF Futura Wagon Excellent mechanical condition. Looks

good, drives great. $3,000 + GST. Ph 9865 4024 or 0428 653 024.

2005 Ford Courier 4x4 Utility, alloy tray, a/con, Cooper tyres,

Dual battery & spotlights. Good condition, $13,000 inc GST ono.

Ph 9865 1164.

House For Sale 87 Bennett Street

$130,000 Ring Damon on 9865 1056 or 0428 651 302.

Motorbike for Sale Yamaha 250 XZY. Consistently serviced

and well maintained. Monster Energy Graphics kit $6,000 ONO. Reluctant sale

For further enquiries ring Christine Fyfe on 9865 1038.


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 Landgrafft 9838 9062 9838 9041

Ross Chappell 9865 4058 9865 4051

Wally Newman 9871 1582 9871 1587

Dean Sinclair 9874 7045 9874 7005

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

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

Anglican church

Of Lake grace

Sunday 7th February

No Service Saturday 14th February Lake Grace 9am Enquiries: Father Dave 0427 545 560 Terry Gladish 9865 1022

LAKE GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

No church times at time of print

For inquiries and request for home visitation, please contact the parish

office on 9865 1248.

Tenders Invited The Lake Grace Telecentre is looking for a builder interested in putting a roof on the courtyard at the back of the Telecentre

building. All enquiries to the Telecentre on 9865 1470.


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7 9 3

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4 3 2

February

Fri 5 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Driving Assessor in Lake Grace Corporate Bowls (p.45) Sat 6 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Cricket—BYE Sun 7 RFDS Fundraiser at Swimming Pool Bowling Club Busy Bee Mon 8 Margaret Cole in Lake Grace Rubbish Collection Tue 9 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises SOYF Aerobics Foot Clinic LG Artists‘ Group AGM 9:30am (p.21) Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers Mental Health First Aid Workshop in Hyden Men‘s Bowls Two Day Classic Basketball Wed 10 Mental Health First Aid Workshop in Hyden Occupational Therapist in LG Speech Therapist in LG Men‘s Bowls Two Day Classic Thur 11 LG Playgroup AGM - 10:30am LG/P Football Club pre-season training Physiotherapist in LG Immunisation Clinic Roadwise Meeting-5pm at Telecentre Fri 12 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Hypnotist at Kulin Rec Centre Women‘s Day in Katanning (p.43) Corporate Bowls (p.45) Sat 13 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Craft at CWA Camera Workshop (p.40) Dumbleyung Lawn Tennis Classic (p.43) Cricket—Karlgarin/Pingaring v Lake Grace Sun 14 Dumbleyung Lawn Tennis Classic (p.43) Cricket—Lynch Shield– LG/K v Narrogin

Mon 15 LGDHS P&C AGM 7:30pm at Telecentre Rubbish Collection Recycling Collection Tue 16 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers SOYF Aerobics Well Women‘s Clinic Governance Workshop in Pingrup Occupational Therapist in LG Speech Therapist in LG BioLogic Cropping Tour (p.42) Basketball Wed 17 Camera Club Meeting Thur 18 Physiotherapist in LG

Coming Events February 20th - Kulin Family Fun Day (p.37) February 20th - Thomas Tank Engine Exhibition opens, runs until 6th March (p.11) February 20th - Free Family Outdoor Concert at Wickepin Community Centre, 6:30pm. February 24th - Shire Council Meeting February 24th - Pingrup/LG Hockey Club AGM February 25th - Dr Linda Haines in Lake Grace February 26th - Dr Linda Haines in Lake Grace February 26th - HACC Activity Day March 4th - Netball Player Registration Night (p.46) March 6th - Kondinin Fun Run March 17th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting March 24th - Shire Council Meeting March 25th - LG Library Resource & T/C Meeting April 3rd - Transplant Australia Rumbo’s Run June 16th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting July 29th - LG Library Resource & T/C Meeting November 17th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting

Sudoku The Sudoku grid of

rows and columns is divided into individual 3x3 boxes.

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.

6 1 4

1 2 8

2 9 3

7 8 3

4 1 7

6 9 5

3 5

8 4

1