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March 15th 2018

Savages farewell

In 1975 as Jan and Barry drove into Ongerup, Jan famously said “ Okay I’ll

give it three years then I want to move to somewhere better” !! Over 40 years

later as the community gathered to farewell this amazing couple and wish

them well for the next chapter of their life, those words caused much

laughter from everyone there who all had experienced Jan’s commitment

and passion for this small country town they had made their home.

MC Emily invited an array of speakers forward to reflect on the contributions

they have made to so many organisations in Ongerup and the surrounding

districts.

Sharyn Pither spoke of Barry’s years of service to St John Ambulance,

volunteering many hours not only in the Ambulance but to the care and

maintenance of the vehicle and shed in Ongerup. Jan has played her role as a

most convincing patient during training exercises.

Gerald Slee presented both Jan and Barry with 10 year service medals

from the Bushfire Brigade to recognise their outstanding contribution in

running the base radio station for so many years.

Nancy Dewar thanked them both for their contributions to the Commu-

nity Resource Centre, Jan is a past President and has always been the

go-to person to help untangle the bureaucratic maze, she will be much

missed from our committee.

Ken Pech spoke of their contributions to Yongergnow both serving on

the board, Barry doing countless hours of maintenance at the centre.

Graeme Jones spoke on behalf of the Shire and the Ongerup faith

community. Jan’s outstanding contribution to the Shire of Gnowangerup

including being the first female Shire President. He spoke of Jan as an

outstanding advocate for Ongerup and the Gnowangerup Shire “ in

everything she did she was always kind” he said.

Graeme Savage spoke on behalf of the family and community, and David

Nield finished the speeches on behalf of the Bowling Club.

Jan and Barry were then presented with an aerial photo of Ongerup

taken by Danielle Fuller, surrounded by 33 plaques representing the

clubs and groups they have so generously given their time to. Jan and

Barry thanked everyone very much for their well wishes.

Yongergnow - Ongerup CRC

Upcoming Events 2018

March :

17th Easter Egg hunt (see Facebook for advert)

24th Taste Great Southern - Backroad Banquet @ Yongergnow

April

6th basic first aid

7th fox shoot (registrations essential)

8th fox shoot/ pre- seeding community breakfast

10th PING farm finance (register online)

20th Education seminar

Community Notices ONGERUP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Inc will hold its AGM on Tuesday 20th March at 7.30pm. All positions declared vacant.

Please email russell@wn.com.au with any queries. Roslynn Thompson

ONGERUP BOWLING CLUB: An invitation is extended to all community members, bowlers and non-bowlers, to join us at the Ongerup Bowling Club for any or all of the following events. You will be made very welcome! (Jenny)

Cockies v Townies – Sunday 18 March:

We have our Cockies v Townies Day this Sunday 18 March sponsored by Jan & Barry Savage and Ongerup Tyres & Automotive. It will be a 1.00pm start and will be played as pairs or triples depending on numbers. Please try and find a new bowler or non-bowler to bring along for this fun day of bowls. You are welcome to organise your own partners or teams. Please rock up by 12.45pm so we can organ-ise teams. Please bring some afternoon tea or nibbles.

Scroungers Final – Sunday 25 March:

You are welcome to join the scroungers in the final which will be sponsored by Ongerup Farm Supplies. Please be there by 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. The day will conclude with a barbecue tea. Please bring a salad. Meat for sale - $10.00 per person.

Club Closing Day – Sunday 8 April:

Closing Day will be sponsored by Tarbunkenup (Ernie Jaekel) and Sound Life Financial Services (Albany). Play of the day will be Pairs. Please arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the Roadhouse. A pig on the spit will be provided for the evening meal. Please bring a salad and a small amount of afternoon tea.

Thanks:

Barry and Jan Savage want to give a huge thank you to the CRC and Bowling Club committees for organising our appreciation/ farewell evening on Sunday. Thanks also to everyone who came and helped us celebrate 43 years in Ongerup. The cake, made and decorated by Judy Kerse was amazing, and the gift of a photo of Ongerup with plaques representing various clubs and organisations was a great idea. We had a wonderful night. Thank you everyone .

Work wanted:

23 year old female in Ongerup, around until early May requiring casual work full or part time, farm work or retail. Contact Unit 4, Ongerup Caravan Park or phone 0488 353 029

WIFE Ongerup:

Tues 20 March @ Ongerup Sporting Complex. 9.30am cuppa Morning Tea Supplied. BYO Lunch. 10am start Back to basics - Farming with Family & Staff, Improving Office Management, Systems & Procedures, Income Management Finance, Risk Management, Decision Making ,Caring for Family & Self. Friendly reminder our membership is now due. DAYCARE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph Lydia 0499030101

Hi Everyone! Easter is only around the corner, so for the past two Tuesdays in Daycare we have been busy getting our wall

ready for Our Easter Craft Garden!

Last week the kids made lovely lady bugs and this week they made beautiful butterflies. We are hoping to make some cat-

erpillars and bunnies next week to add to our garden! We also had some outdoor water play last week as it was a hot day!

The kids thoroughly enjoyed playing with the cool water and some of them even dipped their toes in!

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

12 13 14 Library

15 Wine appreciation

16 Vicky bday

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19 20 OCD AGM DAYCARE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph Lydia 0499030101

21 Library

22 Bella bday

23 24 25

26 Emily bday

27 DAYCARE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

28 Library Kingsley bday

29 30 Danielle bday Good Friday

31 Lottie bday

1 Easter Sunday

2 3 DAYCARE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

4 Library

5 6 First aid day

7 Fox shoot

8 Community breakfast

9 10 PING workshop DAYCARE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

11 Library

12 13 14 15

March/April 2018

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Easter Egg hunt