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Boyup Brook

Volume 27

Issue 1

Jan 2019

86 ABEL ST BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 PH 08 9765 1169 FAX 08 9765 1340 EMAIL: [email protected]

INSIDE THIS MONTH

Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 Bank Supports Community Pg 4 Shire Notes Pg 5 Police News Pg 6-7 About Town Pg 8 Weed to Watch Out For

Pg 9 Student Tour continued Pg 10 Country Music Festival Pg 11 Storm in a Teacup 2019 Pg 13 Blackwood Biosecurity Pg 14 Art Awards Entries Open Pg 15 BBDHS Awards

Pg 16-17 CRC Newsletter Pg 18 CoMHAT News Pg 19 Fox Shoot / WIFE Pg 21 Happy Doc Leaves Town Pg 23 Lions Club / CWA Pg 24 Culture Corner / 55+ WISE

Pg 25 St Saviours Snippets Pg 26 NBN Advisory Job Done Pg 27 Problems With Providers? Pg 28 Optus Sites / BBTA Roster Pg 29 Be Still / Church / MOW Pg 30-31 Sport

SHIRE OF BOYUP BROOK

2019 AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Saturday, January 26th 2019 ~ Sandakan Park - 8:00am

Flag raising ~ Free Breakfast and an Award Ceremony with presentations made to:

Citizen of the Year ~ Sportsperson of the Year ~ Young Achiever of the Year ~ Kevin Henderson Memorial Award

CANBERRA! Australia’s Capital City where the Year 5s and 6s of Boyup Brook District High School visited this year with Principal, Bernard Beatty and our teacher, Janelle Haydn-Smith and we did many amazing activities.

To get to Canberra we had to go by plane from Perth Airport and from the air the views were amazing and soon it was bye-bye Perth; hello Canberra. On the plane we had dinner and entertained ourselves. When we hopped off the plane we collected our luggage and were met by our very enthusiastic and funny coach driver, Reece who drove us in a flash coach to our accommodation at Canberra Park. We settled in to dorms for 4 with ensuites. Great.

Day 1 and we were off to the National Capital Exhibition. Reece drove us there while telling us all about the Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian-American Memorial (The Eagle), known to the locals as chicken on a stick. At the Exhibition we learnt that Canberra means meeting place and we learned how the national capital was designed and built.

Next up, the bike ride, it was the longest bike ride I have ever been on, but it was great fun. We got to see the lake up close with its Captain Cook Memorial which is a big jet spraying water to a height of 114 metres!

Next visit Questacon; If you have ever been to SciTech you would love Questacon with its caged lightning and a slide that was really a was a vertical drop! There were many robots there as well as a liquid nitrogen show that included a volcano!

At the end of the day we had dinner and then explored the Dinosaur Museum at night, we didn’t get time to see everything, but we still had fun.

Day 2 was all about democracy and first was the new Parliament House!

By Nicole Turner Students Experience Nation’s Capital We did a role play of what it would be like in the House of Representatives then we sat in the House of Representatives and the Senate, what an amazing experience! We also met one of Mr Beatty’s former students and he showed us the Prime Minister’s office.

Then off to explore the old Parliament House and learn about some of its history before moving to the National Portrait Gallery to spend some time looking at stunning portraits.

Day 3: The War Memorial, one of Canberra’s most important buildings. We had an extremely interesting tour there with our guides. They showed us around and explained all the exhibitions before we had a wreath laying ceremony. We laid the wreath in the Hall of Memory that’s completely made from mosaic tiles. We then watched some real footage of the war in a big lightshow.

Story continued on page 9

Above: The BBDHS Year 5/6 Class at Parliament House

The Boyup Gazette January 2019 pg 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Jan

1 New Years Day

2 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC 9am (appointments rqd)

2 Boyup Brook Early Learning Centre resumes operation

3 Shire of Boyup Brook Administration resumes operation

5 Cricket - home game

5 Tennis - Hopman Cup event - Night Time tennis 4pm start

9 Shire of Boyup Brook Depot resumes operation

12 Social Tennis - 2pm

14 Red Hat Natter - 11:30am lunch @ The Treehouse

15 School Holiday activity @ CRC



20 GAZETTE DEADLINE

25 Art Awards - Early Bird entries close

26 Australia Day - Shire Breakfast and Award Ceremony 8am


28 Australia Day Public Holiday

29 WI&SE program launch and morning tea - 10am Town Hall


See page 7 for a list of weekly events

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My Inbox….

Kaya. As we commence the International Year of Indigenous Languages, I say ‘Kaya’, the Noongar word for ‘Hello’.

Welcome to the first Gazette for 2019. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and welcomed in the new year safely.

The Shire’s Australia Day celebrations will start at 8am on Saturday, January 26. Come along for breakfast and to celebrate the great community and country we call home.

Just a reminder, school returns on Monday, February 4. Until next month, stay safe and enjoy the holidays.

Jodi

2019 is the Year of……

International Year of Indigenous Languages Celebrating IYIL2019 will help promote and protect indigenous languages and improve the lives of those who speak them. It will contribute to achieving the objectives set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.

International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements The Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is one of the most significant achievements in science, capturing the essence not only of chemistry, but also of physics and biology. 1869 is considered as the year of discovery of the Periodic System by Dmitri Mendeleev. 2019 will be the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements.

International Year of Moderation The United Nations General Assembly Decides to proclaim 2019 the International Year of Moderation in an effort to amplify the voices of moderation through the promotion of dialogue, tolerance, understanding and cooperation.

Source: www.un.org/en/sections/observances/international-years

Chinese Horoscope Year of the Pig Recent years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Boyup Gazette acknowledges the Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay tribute to elders past, present and emerging

and recognise the contribution they have made, and continue to make, to our community.


Bank Supports More Community Projects

The Boyup Brook community will benefit from several projects supported by the local Bendigo Bank Agency as part of the 2018 Community Grants program.

Over $4,500 has been distributed amongst eight community groups with funds sourced from proceeds from local banking business. The successful recipients of the grants this year include:

Boyup Brook Bowling Club Boyup Brook District High School P&C Boyup Brook District Pioneers Museum Country Music Club of Boyup Brook Mayanup Horse and Pony Club Mayanup Progress Association Rylington Park

The CRC management committee, which assessed the grant applications, also decided to support the St Vincent de Paul and Combined Churches Christmas hampers. Presents and hamper items were contributed (all sourced locally), as well as the Agency staff wrapping cardboard boxes for the hampers.

CRC and Bendigo Bank Agency Manager, Jodi Nield said, “It is such a pleasure that the Boyup Brook Bendigo Bank Agency can contribute to such a great range of community projects and help those needing some support at this time of year.”

“We are keen to support the Boyup Brook community as strongly as possible, and with the support of all community minded organisations, businesses and individuals, we will be able to distribute more funds in coming years. It is directly from your banking that these funds become available.”

Above: St Vincent de Paul Boyup Brook representative, John Walsh with CRC and Bendigo Bank Agency Manager, Jodi Nield and gifts donated to the Christmas Hampers.

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Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

country choice Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘

what’s going on at your shire’!

Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers

Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485

Web site www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au [email protected]

The following meeting dates and times apply for the 2019 year: Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers.

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any issues with Council. 21 February 2019 21 March 2019 18 April 2019 16 May 2019 20 June 2019 18 July 2019 22 August 2019 19 September 2019 17 October 2019 21 November 2019 12 December 2019

Council Minutes Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the website from the Council Meetings held in 2018.

Australia Day Celebrations Council will host an Australia day Breakfast on 26th January 2019.

An open invitation is extended to all residents. The breakfast will start at 8am with a flag raising ceremony in Sandakan Park. The activities will include a presentation to the winner of the Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Young Achiever of the Year and a new award, the Kevin Henderson Memorial Award for volunteers.

Prohibited Burning A timely reminder for this time of year, that we are in our “Prohibited Burning Times” (21 November to the 28 February) and all open air burning is prohibited within the Shire of Boyup Brook.

Children's Pool Project Update The Shire of Boyup Brook is working towards enhancing the child friendly facilities at the community swimming pool. The new children's pool area will consist of a new children's pool, suitable for swimming lessons (500mm) and a safe, low depth (250mm) splash park area with features perfect for younger children.

This is an exciting project which requires a significant investment and is proudly supported by the Boyup Brook Council, the Community Pool Revitalisation Program grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSCI) and the Community Spaces Outdoor grant from Lotterywest.

During the construction phase there will be no access to the existing toddler pool and the south side of the complex which will be fenced off. The main pool will still be operational. For more information on the new children's pool area please phone the Shire Administration Office 08 9765 1200 or email [email protected].

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Shire Council Matters are printed as received and no changes are made or edited. Only formatting has occurred to fit the space.

FAQ about the project When was this project decided? At the August 2016 council meeting, council resolved to support the development of a waterplay facility at the Boyup Brook swimming pool. Resolution 99–16.

Council's Pool Committee considered two approaches to the design of the new facility, and selected the pool over the splash pad design.

Subsequent to this both the Department and Lotterywest approved the children's pool project with acquittal/completion dates of 1st of March 2019 for Lotterywest and 15th of June 2019 for the Department.

Why is it being built in summer? These grant funding dates did not allow Council to schedule the construction work outside of the regular pool season.

Why is it a guitar shape? At a meeting onsite with members of the Swimming Pool committee one of the Councillors suggested a guitar shape. The figure eight is a standard pool design and paving around the edge will make it look like a guitar.

Why did the frog go? The frog was the water return feature of the old toddler pool. The new pool's filtration system is beneath the water level so the frog was not incorporated in the new design. The new children's pool will have a mushroom and tipping bucket feature.

Where is the project up to? Shade sails will be installed by the end of January. Following that paving will be laid and then the final Health Department Approvals will be applied for.

When will it be ready? It is anticipated the new children's pool area will open mid-February 2019 (depending on Health Department approvals).

PUBLIC NOTICE To the Residents and Rate Payers

of the Shire of Boyup Brook

The Shire of Boyup Brook and Trevor Alan Lamb agreed to a mutual separation with the employment contract ending on the 5th December 2018. We extend our thanks to Alan for ten years of long and loyal service and consider him to have been a valuable member of the Administration. We wish Alan the best in the future.

Yours sincerely, Cr Graham Aird, Shire President


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Then contact the CRC to include your notice

in the mid-monthly Gazette E-dition.

This electronic newsletter is emailed to a list of

community members on the 14th or 15th of each month.

To receive the update, email [email protected]

BOYUP BROOK POLICE

Kulikup bush fire Boyup Brook Police attended an incident and preferred charges against an 18 year old Perth male. He was charged with ‘Breach of duty of person in control of ignition source or fire’ Sec 445A Criminal Code, having thrown a lit match out of a car whilst camping.

On Saturday 18th December, volunteers from the Boyup Brook Bush Fire Brigade were alerted to an out of control fire near the intersection of Kulikup Rd North and Eulin Crossing Rd, Kulikup.

17 firefighters immediately attended and were able to extinguish the blaze. Thanks to their quick response and actions, amazingly only 5 hectares of vegetation was destroyed. Without this incredible and quick response from our ‘vollies’, the consequences could have been catastrophic.

The penalties for lighting fires in restricted or total ban periods are severe and are taken very seriously in Western Australia. For any information regarding fire/burn periods please refer to www.dfes.wa.gov.au.

Senior Constable Sarah COLE Boyup Brook Police, Ph. 9762 1666

Happy New Year! We hope you had a great Christmas and we wish you a very happy and ‘Safe’ New Year. Remember, if you intend to drive, double demerits are in effect until Sunday 6th January 2019.

Sadly in 2018, 156 road fatalities were reported in Western Australia. 98 of these crashes occurred on regional roads. These are sobering numbers and we hope you keep safe on our roads, slow down and pay attention.

It is frustrating that in this current climate we are still catching and charging Boyup Brook residents with drink driving offences. We continue to change our operational hours, days and locations. If you drink and drive we will catch you and have a zero tolerance approach to offending drivers. It may seem tempting to take the risk and believe us, we have heard all the excuses under the sun. Please do not put your lives or the lives of others at risk.

Do you need help? So you have got the family mob through another Christmas. The shopping, eating more than our bodies can handle, cheating at backyard cricket and laughing at the drunken uncle falling asleep in his pudding...again!

But on a serious note, whilst this festive season often brings families and loved ones together, it can also be a time of great stress and depression for others. Our calls relating to reports of family domestic violence incidents and mental health issues are significantly increased at this time of year. If you know someone that is affected, or you are suffering yourself, I have included some useful phone numbers. So pick up the phone.

Crisis Care 9223 1111 The Samaritans 135 247 Life Line 131 114 Women’s Domestic Violence helpine 9223 1188 Men’s Domestic Violence helpline 9223 1199 Alcohol and Drug support line 9442 5000 Elder Abuse Hotline 1300 724 679 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Meth Helpline 1800 874 878 South West Mental Health Service 9782 1444

Finally, we wish to say our biggest thanks to all our Emergency Service Volunteers. They have done a fantastic and often thankless job of keeping us safe in 2018.


COMMUNITY NOTICES

at the BOYUP BROOK CRC

86 Abel St

January Dates: Wednesday 2nd, 16th & 30th

9am - 1pm Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

SERVICES AVAILABLE

The Combined Churches of Boyup Brook Book Stall will once again be held at the Country Music Festival in February. It has been decided the 2019 proceeds will be donated towards the Lions Community Bus project.

If you have any pre-loved books, please leave them in the breezeway anytime at the Boyup Brook Baptist Church - 79 Jayes Road, so they can be sorted for sale.

Any questions to Iain Parker 9765 3018

WANTED

Mobile Dog Groomer

Wash and groom, nail clip etc. Hydrobath also available Experienced Vet Nurse.

Genean Chambers 0458 152 165.

THANK YOU

MILLER, Graham Congratulations to Graham on reaching 90 years old. All the best from family and friends.

CONGRATULATIONS

Many thanks for the wonderful community response to the recent fire at the Parker and Hack properties. Unexpected assistance from a bulldozer and the prompt action from so many on a hot day quickly improved the outcome.

Sincerely Iain and Liz, Rod, Cameron, Ryan and their families.

Boyup Brook Physiotherapy

Change of hours 2019: Monday 7:30am - 5pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Call 9765 1244 for appointments or 0427 673 032 to book in at my Rehab Gym. The gym is ideal for rehabilitation following joint replacement or other orthopaedic surgery.

Red Hat Natter

Monday 14th of Jan - 11:30am lunch @ The Treehouse

DARKE, Vivien Passed away on November 26 2018 at the Boyup Brook Hospital after a hard fought battle with psp.

BEREAVEMENTS

The Darke family would like to thank the Boyup Brook Hospital Doctors and staff, HACC and ambulance service for your help and support of Mum over the past year.

With kind regards, Anna and family

WI&SE Weekly Information & Seniors Exercise

WI&SE Launch Event Free morning tea!

10am Tues, 29 January

Boyup Brook Town Hall

Enjoy free morning tea , come meet the facilitators and learn more about the program.

People young at heart 55+

WISE is a new weekly one hour class that focuses on healthy mind and active body in a fun and social atmosphere for people 55+.

Sessions run every Tuesday 10am - 11am (5 Feb-18 June 2019) in the Boyup Brook Town Hall and cost $5.

Information - Healthy Mind Sessions Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month

Facilitated by Registered Nurse Jess Simpson

Seniors Exercise - Active Body Sessions Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

Facilitated by experienced trainer Jodi Nield

No need to book just turn up on the day and pay. For more details visit the Shire website www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au or contact Joanna Kaye at the Shire Office 9765 1200.

This class has been made possible with thanks to a grant from the Department of Local Government,

Sport and Cultural Industries Seniors Activation Program and is proudly supported by the CRC, Boyup Brook Medical Centre and the Shire of Boyup Brook.

2019 School Terms

Term 1: 4 February to 12 April

Term 2: 29 April to 5 July

Term 3: 22 July to 27 September

Term 4: 14 October to 19 December


Monday Playgroup - 9:30am - 11:30am

Craft Hut -10am

Girl Guides - 3:15pm (during term)

Swim Club - from 3:30pm (during term)

Tuesday Golf Croquet - 9am

Games at the Citizens’ Lodge (1-3pm)

Choristers @ Lodge - 3rd week

Pistol Club

Wednesday Town Rubbish Collection (recycling fortnightly)

Social Badminton - 9am

Museum Open -10am-3pm

Computer Club @ CRC 12noon-2pm

Swim Club (during term)

Lions Club meet (2nd & 4th week of month) 7pm

Thursday Craft Hut - 10am

Museum Open – 10am-3pm

St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open

Junior Tennis - from 3:30pm (during term)

Men’s Shed Meet - 5:30pm

Friday Golf Croquet - 9am

Museum Open - 10am-5pm

Junior and Senior Cricket training

Saturday Bowls

Cricket

Tennis - 2pm

Sunday Church Services

Bowls

For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2.

Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

“Courtesies”

About 15 years ago I started to go to cricket test matches in Perth. On the walk to the WACA I’d never pass a pedestrian (going either way) without a simple g’day/hello/morning/etc. On the very best of days I’d get a response from about a 60% (usually with a surprised look!). The other 40%, but often as many as 80%, refused to look up or look up suspiciously, defensively, or accusingly.

It hasn’t stopped me.

Such a pity that many don’t see simple courtesies as the “lubricant” which makes social interactions so much easier and more pleasant.

Boyup has the envious reputation of being very friendly and helpful and I think we should do our best to ensure it continues….. it’s not only a social positive, it’s also good for business!

Wouldn’t it be great if our community/organisations could be known as “…. Where you always get a friendly greeting and good service” ????

Eric Biddle


Weed to Watch Out For

A new to invasive agricultural weed, Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) was discovered in a plantation near Balingup three weeks ago. It was discovered by a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Biosecurity Officer who was passing through the plantation on the way to a private property. Since its discovery and positive identification, DPIRD has been working tirelessly alongside the Forest Products Commission, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Main Roads and the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, to eradicate the weed before it becomes established and wide spread within the area.

Pokeweed, a herbaceous perennial growing up to a height of 2.5m, is native to the United States and is significantly toxic to humans and livestock. Pokeweed looks similar to Inkweed, a widespread weed of the Southwest, but is taller with larger leaves and dropping berry stalks. It has bright green leaves, up to 40cm in length, on a purplish stem, with elongated clusters of white to magenta flowers hanging from its branches that grow purple-red poisonous fruit.

Pokeweed has been found in other states of Australia but this is the first time it has been discovered in Western Australia. This weed is a declared pest and needs to be reported if found as eradication of the weed is essential.

The weed has now been discovered on several properties around the Balingup and Mumballup areas and is being eradicated in a massive operation to get the weed under control before it sets seed again for the year. As the original weed was discovered in a plantation, the public is being urged to be on the lookout for any signs of this highly invasive and toxic weed. DPIRD is calling on all members of the public to be on the lookout for Pokeweed and report them straight to the department for immediate eradication to be undertaken.

People who suspect they have seen Pokeweed should report to the department through the use of MyPestGuide Reporter App, alternatively they can contact the departments Pest and Disease Information Services on (08)9368 3080 or email [email protected].

Right: Pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana)


In Canberra, even though we were having lots of fun, we still had to be paying attention because the teachers and Reece had put together a quiz night. There were many questions some easy ones and some hard ones. It was good fun and in the end Logan, Trey and Charlie G won.

Day 5: The National Library was strange as you couldn’t borrow books. But it made up for it with some very old things even a book made from human skin! Our tour guide showed how the library worked a long time ago and they showed us a robot called Isaac. My group got to look at some of the things in the Captain Cook Exhibition there.

Our final visit in Canberra was the to The National Gallery. We looked at interesting paintings and works of art that were so interesting in so many ways. We had also explored the sculpture garden which had some pretty sculptures there including one you could walk inside and look around, it even had waterfalls in there too!

Finally, it was time for Reece to drive us to the airport. We said goodbye to our great driver, had a snack, went through the security (some were swiped for bomb residue!) and then it was nearly time to go before we found out that our plane was delayed! We learned what it is like to wait and wait some more until we boarded, and it was farewell Canberra, hello Perth where we met our parents with happy faces.

We would like to thank Mr David Johannsen and Mrs Sally Thompson for their amazing fund raising and Mr Beatty and Ms Haydn-Smith for organising this fantastic, memorable trip.

Nicole Turner, Primary School Captain (and future politician!)

Students Experience Nation’s Capital continued from page 1

At school we had researched the Governor General but now we actually met him (he was even in his military uniform) and not many people get to do that at Government House. The house is really big and there was even a Rolls Royce for us to see! We saw his office and dining hall and then went outside to see the gardens. What an experience!

The Royal Australian Mint is a place that makes our Australian coins, but it also has a little museum showing us all about how Australian money has evolved. We were guided by a funny lady who made it interesting. We also saw a big strong robot called Titan who could lift a 200L drum of coins.

Next the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) was a huge hit. Everybody loved it, especially the interactive room where there were so many things to do! At the AIS we also saw some gymnasts training that were really cool to watch.

Ahh gardens they’re so relaxing, especially the National Botanic Gardens at dusk. Unfortunately, it was raining but we still got to walk under the forest trees and look at some endangered plants. As a bonus we had a milo and a biscuit there too!

Day 4 and the CSIRO was very interactive we got to do an activity in pairs that involved looking around the discovery centre to discover an answer to our question and getting back to tell our guide, the winners got a magazine each. After that we had some free time and I got to hold some different species of stick insects.

The National Film and Sound Archive was interesting, we got to look back on the advertisements of the past and discussing how much they have changed today. There were some funny ones including Dumb Ways to Die. We looked at some of the things you could use to make your advert attractive.

Then the National Museum, now there were some interesting things there! We divided into two groups and my group got to go in an exhibition and find 3 things like a 2 bodied pig with one head! Spectacular!

Cockington Green was really cool we got to look at famous landmarks but … mini versions. I saw many things that I recognised straight away. There were ponds to match the water landmarks and we even got to go on a mini train that took us around some of the garden. There were also many buttons that you got to press that would activate something as you travelled around.


The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival presented by LiveLighter is known not only for its amazing headline acts, but also for its incredibly diverse line-up that always has something for everyone. 2019 will deliver an array of local and national talent that country music lovers have come to expect.

For over 25 years, Beccy Cole has been delighting Australian music fans with her unique brand of true entertainment. The South Australian star’s glowing warmth, husky tones, bawdy sense of humour and hundred-watt smile have helped make Beccy one of the nation’s best-loved and most celebrated artists. With ten Golden Guitars (Country Music Awards of Australia) to her name (including four for Female Artist of the Year), as well as multiple ARIA Top 10 Country and Top 40 Mainstream albums, a Top 10 DVD, three gold-certified releases, and more than a dozen No.1 Australian country singles, Beccy Cole is one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters. She is also a most sought after live performer, having a reputation for bringing an audience to fever pitch and quite often, stomach clutching laughter!

Patrick McMahon has continued to capture the heart of our nation for decades. His ‘larger than life’ personality and his dynamic live concerts have earned him the title of ‘The Superman of Entertainment.’ His fabulous enthusiasm and his sheer joy of life create an electrifying atmosphere for his audience in any venue. From humble beginnings as the son of a wool grazier in Nannup, he honed his craft touring the West Australian mining camps and cattle stations. Patrick exploded onto the Australian showbiz scene appearing on several national television shows and touring nationally with superstars of the day, Dionne Warwick, Sir Cliff Richard, and the legendary country music star, Charley Pride.

Currently he is enjoying his life travelling the world, writing and recording his country rock/folk songs and building army of wonderful supporters. Ever the ultimate showman, Patrick’s love of performing, connecting with the audience and ripping it up on stage with the band always creates a wonderful experience for his fans.

The Buckleys are a chart topping teenage sibling trio from Australia, consisting of Sarah (19yrs), Molly (16yrs) and Lachlan (17yrs) Buckley. Amalgamating their love for, and bringing in, Country music with subtle hints of Rock n Roll, Blues, Pop, Motown, Funk etc. the group have been embraces on world class stages around Australia and the USA such as Music City Roots (broadcast on American Public Television, hosted by Jim Lauderdale), Byron Bay Bluesfest, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Sydney Carols in the Domain, Bluebird Café (Nashville) and many others. ‘Run’, their debut single, charted #1 on the National Australian Radio AMRAP Chart (all genres) for two weeks and #1 on Australia Country Radio.

The West Australian Country Music Awards, presented by LiveLighter are one of the highlights of the weekend and have been a springboard to success for many musicians.

The Festival also offers three big days of fun with a friendly, country vibe. The Street Carnival and markets bustle with the hum of people and the sounds of buskers on the main street

Hear it. See it. Camp it. Live it. Love it. and the Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster provides roaring entertainment through the streets of Boyup Brook. Campers and caravanners sleep beneath the stars over the weekend. Food stalls provide fresh food on site and the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook's retail store, Hot Country, offers clothing, music, footwear and accessories for attendees to browse or buy.

The Boyup Brook Art Awards & Exhibition, coordinated by the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre, is held in conjunction with the Festival and provides something a little different, showcasing great local talent.

The overall Festival gives ample opportunities to bootscoot your way to lighter living, even providing lessons for those whose dancing is a little rusty. There is something to keep everyone entertained, including workshops, the largest Bush Poets breakfast in WA, and activities for the children.

The Festival is built on the backs of its many volunteers, who work tirelessly to create a festival that has become one of the best in the country and a must visit destination for all country music lovers.

Boyup Brook residents don’t forget to get your half price tickets before the 8th of February!

For further information about the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.countrymusicwa.com.au.


Shire of Boyup Brook Australia Day Celebrations

Saturday, January 26th 2019 Sandakan Park - 8:00am

Tasman Shearing

Local Boyup Team

Professional/Reliable Service

Phone Steve & Rebecca

Thompson

97651210 or 0427651215

[email protected]

Storm in a Teacup – “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

There are just more than ten weeks to this year’s Storm in a Teacup on Friday, 15 March. Tickets will be available later in January from the Boyup Brook CRC, the Co-Op and the Treehouse Café. You can also book your tickets now by calling Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609 or email [email protected] Tickets are $55 each which includes morning tea, lunch by Pip Mills from the Bridgetown Pottery Restaurant, a glass of wine from local Beulah Wines, a variety of market stalls to walk through and all the entertainment. Don’t wait until the last minute to buy/book your ticket – you might lose out!!!

As mentioned in last month’s Gazette, we will have Deb Reveley from Brain Ambulance in Perth to share her hilarious and inspiring mental health journey with us. Deb is a great storyteller and will have everyone in stitches with her funny way of discussing a very serious topic. Our second speaker is Felicity Brown (Flic) a self-taught milliner who has travelled the world with her hats. Flic has made her way from the dusty cattle yards of the outback to the glittering lights of New York city. “Keep dreaming, no matter how big. Your dreams are your goals and goals are your direction. How you get there is the bubbles and fun” – Felicity Brown. Together Deb and Flic will make up both sides of a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

We will be a variety of stalls to wander through – bring your wallet (or you husband’s) and make sure you can support the stallholders.

Depending on the demand, we will again look into having a crèche on the day. If you would like to make use of a crèche, please give Erlanda a call as it will only be for a limited number of children. The costs will be discussed when you call.

This year’s painting was kindly donated by local artist, Ginette Corker. The painting (featured below) will be auctioned on the day with the proceeds going to an organisation to be announced.

Make a note in your diary or book your ticket in advance and make sure you don’t miss out on the Rylington Park and Boyup Brook Co-op’ eighth Storm in a Teacup day. See you all in the shed!!! (Please call Erlanda for stall inquiries.)


“If it Moos

we can Moovit”

Contact David Inglis

0418 651 088

PO Box 150

BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

[email protected]

Blackwood Biosecurity Update

RHDV K5 Calicivirus Update

Blackwood Biosecurity Inc. purchased 20 vials of the K5 virus at a cost of just under $3,000 and are working with Boyup Brook landholders both in the townsite and rural areas to release the virus throughout the Shire. There have been mixed results in some areas (which we will revisit) and we are relying on some prolonged hot weather and flies to help spread it further. If you continue to have a problem with rabbits, let us know and we will include you when we mop up with a further release where necessary in the New Year.

DECLARED PEST Male House Sparrow removed in Boyup Brook - BUT CONTINUE TO KEEP A LOOK OUT AS THERE MAY BE MORE.

DPIRD has asked people to look out for and report unusual birds following confirmed sightings of house sparrows in Esperance and Boyup Brook. A male house sparrow (see image below right) was recently spotted and photographed in the Boyup Brook townsite and reported to Blackwood Biosecurity. The bird has subsequently been destroyed, but it may have had a partner.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Esperance-based biosecurity officer Darren Dixon says house sparrows are declared pests because they can cause serious damage to crops and compete with native birds.

“Public reports of serious pest birds such as the house sparrow play an important role in protecting Western Australia’s agriculture industries and environment,” Mr Dixon said. “Reports enable department biosecurity officers to act quickly, undertake surveillance and remove the birds, preventing them from establishing in the wild. The public report and quick action of the local biosecurity group is a good example of the community working together to stop pests.”

A female house sparrow was photographed in a bird bath near Esperance Port and so far, has eluded capture.


Enhanced Prescribed Burning—Petition

The Nationals WA have launched a petition calling on the

State Government to continue funding the Enhanced

Prescribed Burning program in an effort to reduce the risk of

large, out of control bushfires threatening our communities.

In 2015, The Nationals in Government provided $20 million

through Royalties for Regions to assist the Department of

Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions meet the

prescribed burning target for the south west forest region.

This funding boost resulted in the Department achieving

their best results as compared to the preceding eight years.

Funding for this program is due to end in June 2019, and as

yet no allocation has been set aside in the State Budget for it

to continue.

Copies of the petition are available through my electorate

office—phone 9848 3171 to arrange.

Electorate Matters

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is meeting

people from across the electorate, and helping to navigate

solutions to issues.

Being in opposition is difficult as I like to have a decision-

making role and get things done, however not having

Ministerial responsibilities has allowed me to spend more

time in the electorate and further my understanding of local

issues. I have enjoyed this aspect and look forward to

researching and progressing key issues affecting families,

primary producers, businesses and communities.

Road Safety

There is no greater reminder to be vigilant on the roads than

coming across an accident and seeing our emergency service

volunteers in action.

The holiday season is busy with many of our towns popular

tourist destinations. This means extra people, cars, and

drivers unfamiliar with country roads. Please take extra care,

leave plenty of room between vehicles, watch out for

kangaroos, and overtake only when safe.

Hats off to our amazing emergency service volunteers!

Enjoy the summer holiday period, and best wishes for 2019.

Phone: 9848 3171 or 1800 644 811

Email: [email protected]

Address: PO Box 327 DENMARK WA 6333

Terry Redman MLA Member for Warren-Blackwood

Working with regional communities

to create a better future for

families, businesses and towns.

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Art Awards Entries Open

Are you a budding artist? Have you been creating for years? Perhaps you know someone with an artistic talent?

The Boyup Brook CRC is calling out to all artists to consider entering the tenth annual Boyup Brook Art Awards and Exhibition.

The event will be held during the Country Music Festival at the Town Hall from February 14 to 16, with the Opening night and presentation of awards on the evening of Wednesday, February 13.

There are five categories to enter, all with prize money attached: - Works on Canvas / Board - Works on Paper - Mixed Media - Textiles - 3D Sculptures

There are also prizes awarded in other categories with prize money donated by very generous local sponsors.

Entry forms are now available from the website (www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au/boyup-brook-art-awards) or by calling the CRC on 9765 1169.

Early bird entries close on January 25 (for the chance to win back your entry fee) with final entries closing on February 1.

The judge for this year’s event is awarded local artist Lori Pensini who has a wealth of experience in the art world.

The Art Awards is coordinated by the Boyup Brook CRC, but supported by a large team of amazing volunteers. If you are interested in assisting with the event as a volunteer, please contact 9765 1169 or email [email protected].

BBDHS Year 10 Class of 2018

Above: Mistyrose Kokiri-Elers, Benedict Webster, Delana Webb, Gabriel Webster, Rachel Ivey, Cameron Nield, George Dinnison

Photograph by Michelle Wrighton


Boyup Brook District High School - End of Year Awards 2018

AWARD RECIPIENT DONOR

Kindy Most Resilient Award Indianna Windsor Bendigo Bank

Most Respectful Award Indy Johnston Hon Terry Redman MLA

Striving for Success Award Jake Philipps CM Dalton Transport

PP Year 1 Most Resilient Award Makaelah Reichelt Bendigo Bank

Most Respectful Award Alex McNair Hampton Partners

Striving for Success Award Kalis Neil Hales Electrical

YEAR 2/3 Citizenship Award Owen Lee Steere Bendigo Bank

Academic Excellence Award Hannah Lisser Boyup Brook IGA

Endeavour Award Tavian Tripp Boyup Brook Tyre Service

YEAR 4/5 Graham Calley Reading Award Jason Lisser Graham Calley

Resilience & Perseverance Award Samuel Roeger Masonic Lodge

Most Improved Award Zaviah Lintott Bendigo Bank

Striving for Success Award Chloe Harper Boyup Brook CRC

YEAR 5 Citizenship Award Sharmia Johansen Boyup Brook P&C

Endeavour Award Luke Hallett Shire of Boyup Brook

Application & Achievement Trey Mantach Bendigo Bank

YEAR 6 Sportsperson Award Charley Miller Boyup Brook Physiotherapy

Citizenship Award Logan Richards Rick Wilson MLA / Bendigo Bank

Lions Scholarship Kody Harper Boyup Brook Lions Club

All Rounder Award Nicole Turner Bendigo Bank

Science Award Kyren Lintott Scitech & Masonic Lodge

Science Award Nicole Turner Scitech & Masonic Lodge SPECIALIST AWARDS

Choir Award: Caitlyn Imrie Boyup Brook Co-operative

Music Award: Samantha Waller Harvey Dickson’s

Art Award: Boston Walker Bendigo Bank

Library Award: Nicole Turner Carnival Book Fair / CM Dalton Transport

YEAR 7 Outstanding Achievement: Isabella Twigg Mayanup Progress & Masonic Lodge

Meritorious: Jade Reid Boyup Brook IGA

Meritorious: Lily Sputore Boyup Brook Co-operative

Meritorious: Chloe Bleechmore Boyup Brook Tyre Service

YEAR 8 Most Outstanding Year 8: Brooke Nield RSL of Boyup Brook

High Achieving Boys: Josh Miller & Atari Maeva RSL of Boyup Brook

Meritorious: Hannah Ivey Hon Terry Redman MLC & Bluestone Cafe

Meritorious: Ella Harvey Hampton Partners

Meritorious: Kulia King Hon Adele Farina MP

YEAR 9 Outstanding Achievement: Georgia Dalton Creek Family & Hales Electrical

Meritorious: Tayla Forbes CM Dalton Transport

Meritorious: Tom Hallett Boyup Brook P&C

SPECIAL AWARDS

Open Miranda Gibbs Library Award: Joshua Coole Darryl & Robin Gibbs

Year 9 Shire President ‘s Scholarship: Roreigh Curran-Jones Shire of Boyup Brook

Rylington Park Scholarships: Mistyrose Kokiri-Elers Rylington Park

Delana Webb Rylington Park

Tayla Forbes Rylington Park

Georgia Dalton Rylington Park

Joshua Coole Rylington Park

Bendigo Bank Scholarship: Mistyrose Kokiri-Elers Bendigo Bank

Year 10 IPG Scholarship: Cameron Nield IPG Advisors

ADF Long Tan: Delana Webb Australian Defence Force

Powertrak Scholarship: Benedict Webster Schruers Family

George Dinnison Schruers Family

Gabriel Webster Schruers Family

Caltex All Rounder: Rachel Ivey Dalton Transport

Dux: Benedict Webster Mr Graham Calley & Rick Wilson MP

Citizenship: Delana Webb Biddle Family

2019 STUDENT COUNCIL Student Leaders: Haylee Fitzgerald & Roreigh Curran-Jones

Year 10: Jayson Mallett & Maxwell Alexander

Year 9: Kulia King & Brooke Nield

Year 8: Isabella Twigg & Hannah Roughley

Year 7: To be elected in early 2019

2019 PRIMARY SCHOOL CAPTAINS Rory Miller & Sydney Wallace

2019 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCILLORS Jessica Bennett, Charlotte Ford,

Charlie Goerling & Luke Hallett


Open Weekdays: CRC: 9am-4pm Bendigo Bank Agency: 9:30am-3:30pm

86 Abel Street, Boyup Brook | Phone: (08) 9765 1169 | Fax: (08)9765 1340 | Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au

The Boyup Brook CRC is appreciative of its sponsors and partners:

Bendigo Bank Agency (including Rural Bank)

OPEN 9:30am to 3:30pm weekdays

As mentioned on page 3, the Boyup Brook Bendigo Bank Agency is proud to have granted over $4,500 to community projects. These funds are a result of the banking business conducted through the local agency. Please consider making the switch to your local your Bendigo Bank which injects directly back to the Boyup Brook community.

At your Bendigo Bank Agency you can: - process deposits, withdrawals, transfers and EFTs, open new accounts, get an insurance quote and update existing details and be referred to specialist personnel, including Rural Bank.

Fortnightly visits by Collie Bendigo Bank staff to discuss your banking needs.

RECYCLING POINT

Nespresso Coffee Pods Household Batteries Mobile Devices Bread Tags Plastic Bottle Lids

During December, the CRC has sent off four more boxes of Nespresso Pods and taken a bucket load of household batteries to Battery World, Bunbury for recycling.

Now there are two more items that are being collected by the CRC.

Bread tags come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Made of High Impact Polystyrene they have a good recycling value. It takes 200kg of tags to bring in enough money to buy one wheelchair. Bread tags for wheelchairs has been recycling bread tags in South Africa since 2006 and Australia is now collecting them too! So, save your plastic bread tags, drop them in to the CRC’s collection jar and help to fund more wheelchairs. Collecting bread tags, even broken ones, makes a difference to our environment too as they are recycled into seedling trays, picture frames, coat hangers and other items. http://www.breadtagsforwheelchairs.co.za

Plastic Bottle Lids are also wanted for a community arts project. Milk bottles, juice bottles or soft drinks, any colour. Please just rinse them clean and drop them into the collection tub.

POSITION VACANT

If you are passionate about Boyup Brook and would like to ensure that a range of services and activities are available to all members of our community, you may like to consider joining the Management Committee of the Boyup Brook CRC. There is currently one position available on the committee.

Meetings are held monthly and are generally less than two hours in length.

The Management Committee develops ideas and plans and oversees the direction and services of the CRC.

If you are interested, or would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact the CRC Manager, Jodi Nield on 9765 1169, or Chairperson, Lorraine Bruyn on 9766 1026.

CHRISTMAS FUN FOR HOLIDAYS

Nine children enjoyed creating reindeer and snowman photo frame ornaments, cards, drawing, colouring and making a ‘Grinch’ out of fruit when the CRC conducted a Christmas Crafts school holiday activity on December 20.

Everyone had a great time and were truly in the Christmas spirit.


Newsletter, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2019

Information, Education & Training for our community

State Government Information | Banking | Lifestyle courses | Centrelink Access | Digital Snap Lab | Health Services | ADSL2 Internet

Art Exhibitions | Book Exchange | Videoconferencing | Photocopying (colour) | Laminating | Binding | Other Office Services | Room Hire

Websites | Resumes | Mail outs / Flyers | Coloured Paper / Card | Project Management | Exam Supervision | USB Purchases

Coming Events ...

The Boyup Brook CRC is appreciative of its sponsors and partners:

BOYUP BROOK ART AWARDS

KEY FACTS:

Entries close February 1 (early bird closes January 25)

Official Opening / Presentation of Awards, February 13

Exhibition dates, February 14-16 2019

Over $3,000 worth of prize money

5 categories to enter

Awards for categories and other special awards

Visit www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au/boyup-brook-art-awards

for information and to access the entry forms

See page 14 for more information, or call 9765 1169

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Did you know that the CRC provides FREE INTERNET ACCESS and FREE PRINTING

from Government websites?

There are also a range of brochures and information booklets available from Government Departments including:

- Seniors Card Application forms - Landgate information

Other CRC Services

SHREDDED PAPER

The CRC has bags of shredded paper to give away. Great for pet bedding, compost bins, worm farms and packing

box filling. Call in to grab a bag or two today!

BOOK EXCHANGE

Need a book for the holidays? Visit our Book Nook! The CRC has a range of books available

for people to come and read. Bring in some of your own books and swap for some new ones!

PHOTO COMPETITION CALENDAR

Following the success of the ‘What’s Your Angle?’ photography competition and exhibition held in August, some of the prize winning photographs have been compiled into a 2019 calendar, also featuring dates of local events - and a rainfall chart!

Selling for $15 each, these calendars are now available from the CRC, printed on an order basis. Please contact 9765 1169 to order your copy.

WI&SE

The Boyup Brook CRC is excited to be partnering with the Shire of Boyup Brook and the Boyup Brook Medical Centre to deliver WI&SE - a Weekly Information and Seniors Exercise program.

Anyone over the age of 55 is welcome to come along to the free WI&SE morning tea and launch event at the Town Hall on Tuesday, January 29 at 10am to find out more.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY

What will 2019 bring for you?

Come along to our school holiday activity on

Tuesday, January 15 from 10am-12noon

to plan your dreams for 2019 then make your own dream catcher

to help you follow them!

Boyup Brook CRC 86 Abel Street

$5 per child ($15 for 3+ children)

Open to children in Yr 1 & up

Phone 9765 1169 or email [email protected]

to register.

CLUB CONSTITUTION SUPPORT

Has your incorporated association reviewed and updated its Constitution? This must be done by 1 July 2019 to ensure the rules comply with the requirements of the new Act. If you have updated it, has it been lodged with Consumer Protection?

If you require some assistance to ensure you are meeting the new legal requirements, please contact Jodi at the CRC on 9765 1169 or email [email protected].


At our last committee meeting we were excited to be joined by our already dedicated committee members as well as Sergeant Jodie Shuttleworth

– Boyup Police, Shire President - Graham Aird, Jasmin Brown - WA Primary Health Alliance and Shelley O’Brien - SW Suicide Prevention Co-ordinator.

The meeting’s discussions mainly focused on involving members of our community to have input in to a Community Action Plan by way of completing a Community Perception Survey which will outline your views about our community’s needs around Mental Health and well being, alcohol and other drug use. At some stage between now and February 28 you may be asked to complete a survey. The survey is confidential and should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete but is vital in getting a true indication of our community’s needs. The more surveys completed the more accurate an indication of community perception will be collated.

At the end of completion period all surveys will be returned to the Mental Health Commission for analysis. The purpose of the survey is to create an official Community Action Plan Document which will strengthen CoMHAT’s ability to acquire government and corporate funding much needed for CoMHAT to be a sustainable not-for-profit organisation in to the future and increasing the connections, health and well being of our people.

Let’s work together to look after our community.

Community Mental Health Action Team (CoMHAT) Please share any ideas or comments on our Facebook page or contact us on [email protected].

The holiday season for many is a time of happiness and a time to reflect on the year, take a break and recharge ourselves for the New Year. For some however it can be a time when situations like financial hardship, family conflict and loneliness can increase stress for people in the lead up, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Please look out for others over this time and if you think that someone needs help and it is beyond the family or friends to be of assistance at this time, the best place to start is with their GP. If you require help after hours the hospital or the links below can help.

24 hour Emergency Service

Boyup Hospital 9765 0222 Boyup Medical Centre 9765 1026

Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Domestic Violence hotline 24hr 1800 017 303 Mensline: 24 hr 1300 789 978 Mental Health after hours - Rural Link (after Hours) 102 Beyondblue 1300 224 636

From All of Us at CoMHAT please have a safe and peaceful holiday season. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2019.


13 - 15 Bridge St, Boyup Brook Ph: 9765 1204 Fax: 9765 1113

Email: [email protected]

BOYUP BROOK

5% Discount everyday at

Boyup Brook IGA on non

promotional products

(excluding cigarettes and

Lotterywest products)

please remember to

bring your bags with you

Fox Shoot 2019

Time to get your teams together and sight in your rifles - fox shoot 2019 is just around the corner. This year’s fox shoot is during the weekend of 8-10 February – in time to still get the young and not so clever foxes…

Registration forms will be available at the Co-Op and Afgri early January, or phone Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609 or email [email protected] Registration fees are $10 per team. Get a team together and join in the fun.

A big thank you to all the farmers who are willing to help us every year by taking out city-based shooters on your properties. With your help we get to build a relationship and understanding between the city folk and farmers, we get to cover more land and shoot more critters.

The Boyup Brook Pistol Club will again put on breakfast for all on the Sunday morning at 9:00am, where we will count everything and weigh the big ones before we hand out some great prizes, thanks to our generous sponsors.

This year we will also start a new perpetual trophy for the team with the most points. As for the last two years, the WA branch of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) will donate $5 for each fox and each cat shot to Rural Men’s Health.

We invite all to bring along their fox whistles to take part in a fox whistling contest/demonstration. Three judges will score participants in this fun event.

Jim Bagshaw will again raise money for prostate cancer research. A number of farmers are willing to donate money for each fox shot which will go towards this very worthy cause. If you want to donate towards prostate cancer research, get in touch with Jim on 9767 1231.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the pistol club….

Women In Farming Enterprises

Welcome to 2019!

Hopefully your Christmas was a wonderful celebration and your harvest came off without any hassles.

This year we have some great areas for discussion in the pipeline and would love to take the opportunity to invite you along to join us! Women in Farming Enterprises is a group who meet on a monthly basis to learn, explore and share our knowledge on various areas within farming.

For myself personally, this group of ladies has been amazing! Coming back to the farm recently I have felt very much out of my depth and to meet people who are happy to share their knowledge without reservation or judgement over a cuppa is so refreshing, so thank you ladies!

We get back together for our first meeting on February 5 at 9am at Treehouse Café.

On March 5 we will be back at the Treehouse at 9am and will be holding our AGM, so why not come along and help us shape what the year ahead will hold. It’s going to be a cracker!

For more information contact Carolyn Reid on 9765 3110 or [email protected].

Stacey Dalton


Boyup Brook Pharmacy 80 Abel Street Boyup Brook WA 6244

Ph: (08) 9765 1066 Fax: (08) 6316 4403 [email protected]

Boyup Brook Pharmacy

Kathryn and Clint Westphal are excited

to announce they are the new owners of

Boyup Brook Pharmacy.

Come in and check out our Post-Christmas sale on giftware and our January specials.

We look forward to a long and rewarding friendship with the Boyup community.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require anything.

We would like to advise our new shop hours will be:

Monday—Friday : 9am—5pm Saturday—9am—12pm

Sundays and Public Holidays—Closed

We are thrilled to let you know that we received 20 full handbags, 14 clutch purses and 2 boxes of products.

What a fabulous response from our generous community. Thank you so much to everyone that donated goods and handbags.

In total, 138,022 handbags were donated across Australia.

STOP PRESS !!


Dr Michiel Mel’s speech from the Community Christmas Party

I’d like to share an important milestone from our first couple of days in Australia in January 2001

My wife Linda and I came from Holland with two pushbikes. I wasn’t allowed to work straightaway as a GP as the immigration department could not be rushed, even though there was a shortage of doctors in country WA. So we had to start with a holiday for three weeks and took off to Bridgetown to stay in the backpackers’ accommodation.

It was 40 degrees during that holiday, we had left Holland when it was minus 5. On our fifth day in Australia, we thought we were meant to go for a ride on our pushbikes, as that’s what Dutch people do. It took us some time to find it cool enough before we set off that night into the forest. Linda asked: “What time does the sun set here?” And I said, “I don’t know exactly but it’s summer here now, so we should be right until 10 pm at least.” A couple of kilometres out of Bridgetown and on a path along the river, we realised that the sun sets a lot faster. It was dark before we got home and so we had to walk along the river. I remember the sounds in the dusk. We heard a yodelling cackling, cry which made us wonder: are there Orangutans in the Australian forest? Honestly that’s what we thought! A few years I heard that cry of that animal again and realised it was the Kookaburra.

Haven’t we learnt a lot since we entered the district as two tourists and having to learn “Strayan”.

“G’day doc, I’m right off me tucker and crook aza dog. Yesterday arvo me neighbour said it’s just the collywobbles but, crikey, he’s mad as a cut snake so I thought I’d better find out what the doc has to say. ‘I know youse are flat out but waddaya reckon, she’ll be right? I feel weak as a wet whistle. Not droppin’ off the perch yet am I? Probably just old age. Howyagoin anyway, settlinin all right? Gotta love the SW, heaps better than the big smoke.”

Yes, we have learned to understand our community. Every day different situations, investigating problems, talking, lots of talking, phone calls, negotiating day in, day out and lots of running around. Observing certain issues and making notes. I’ve made about 50 - 100 pages of notes on our frequent patients. At times it is a huge puzzle to find out what somebody wants, or what they don’t want. The worry about things you see coming. Every patient is different and we have 2,500 different people in our practice. This means that as a medical centre, we’ve looked after 25,000 toes and fingers, 500 knees, kidneys, eyes and any other body part you’ve got two of. And some people were surprised that I couldn’t quite remember that toe problem they showed me a little while ago. And then to reply and harness it with science and quality. It’s just not a given every day and it does wear after fifteen years.

As a Dutch trained doctor, I came full of knowledge crammed in my head, but maybe not with the insight that I have thanks to the people in town. I have seen how little babies from 2003 become young adults in the past fifteen years. I’ve seen people getting old and from there, also I know now what keeps people young. I’ve watched how the town goes socially about its highs and lows. I’ve been witnessing a lot in this small little town and so fortunate I met at least 25 different people from town every day. My medical chapters full of symptoms have become real people with a story and experience and I hope to remember those for a long time, because these stories have given me a lot back.

As a community you have been a wonderful opportunity to learn. Your confidence in the medical centre staff and patience has been why the past fifteen years have been so good. I have done it for fifteen years, been as much on call for our hospital 24/7 as was possible. I think it has been an Olympic performance, but if it isn’t ………. it still feels like it to me now.

In spite of the intense days, Linda and myself have always appreciated Boyup’s friendly atmosphere and we have been very thankful for everything and every bit of hospitality, fun, kind gestures, love and appreciation. This is why we stayed when the going was tough. Because along the way with everybody’s illness, we struggled along. One day in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful. I read this sentence recently from a wise man and think this will be true when I think back of our days in Boyup.

I’ve tried to make it easier. One of the solutions is by having more doctors in town and I’ve been very grateful to Dr Geyer, Dr Luc and doctors in training and about fifty medical students who helped and inspired our team and staff since 2003. But I need to not forget to mention our staff, such as Audrey Smith who has been a receptionist at the surgery since 2003. But also our more recent staff Debbie Leal, Jessica Cowan and our nurses Glenda Moroni, Vynka Marsh and Jessica Simpson. With you guys in the practice, we’ve never been alone.

I do have to thank Linda for a lot and for making it possible to be there when I had to in the surgery or hospital. Only she knows what a doctor’s wife has to do to keep the man in business. She has given me the love and support, encouragement and care. She has been with me 24 hours a day, so also at work as the practice manager. We’ve spent many hours on how to develop the surgery as it is now. It was her idea to manage the surgery for the shire of Boyup Brook. We think it has been a brilliant set up as other towns that have surrendered their ownership of their local surgery haven’t done well. There are towns in the wheatbelt that have lost their hospital. Linda has arranged the hand over to Yen Luc for smooth transition and Yen has been available a lot in her own time this whole year to learn the trade from Linda. I want to wish Yen and Andrew who are so brave to jump into this position the very best. As I said it is an Olympic performance to do this. I wish them as much support as we got from the Shire and the community.

Apart from my passion about my science, I’ve become passionate about our community and have thought a lot about how to help it develop. During my surgery consultations, I have contributed from my position as GP. I’ve kept as much medical business in town and where possible help stimulate other businesses by attracting people from outside of town as well. Our hospital has got a regional function and is not just for the town alone! I hope it has helped other businesses. I’ve been passionate about doing what we can do in our local hospital to keep the hospital operations busy. Because of this activity our state health department understands how much this town needs its hospital and hopefully will keep supporting our local nurses and doctors to keep them in the country. A hospital closure as was the fear in town fifteen years ago, has not been mentioned since. Our medical centre is not just about a doctor in town anymore. We have three different psychologists with different specialties, one social worker, podiatrist, physiotherapy and optician along our side! The surgery team is not just a doctor alone anymore in this day and age and I’ve very much appreciated with my colleagues every help we could get from these allies as well. We’ve been passionate about keeping the team coordinated and with the doctors central in your care so that your health was delivered in the right place and at the right time.

People in Boyup Brook, you’ve revealed a lot of your community secrets to me. Our collaboration was good, based on trust, interest and humour. Your confidence and trust has been so important to us. It’s this that makes your medical treatment better. I don’t think that doctors get that sort of benefit in bigger towns and this has always been the reason why I liked my work in a small town as much.

Therefore, I’m grateful to you all and the time I have been here. I have been very privileged to be a doctor in Boyup Brook. Thank you very much.

Happy Doc and a Happy Wife Makes a Happy Life


From the Lions Den

The Lions Club had a busy month catering.

We were asked to cater for the District High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ball. Some good ole tucker was supplied, and I must say I needed to do a taste test on the cocktail frankfurts. Many memories came flooding back as I dipped the frankfurt into the sauce dish. Yum. I happen to know the Vanilla Slices were an oldie too. Sao biscuits instead of pastry, and there were two shades of pink for the icing! It was wonderful to see the students, family and friends having a wonderful time celebrating the end of their schooling in Boyup Brook. Thanks to Lions cooks, we did a great job. I must say Ray the DJ did a wonderful job of an eclectic range of music, well done Ray.

The Christmas Street party was a huge success with a free Sausage Sizzle provided by the Shire, a few stalls selling varied items, (more stalls needed next year folks), Santa arriving to give out presents, Brass band Salvation Army folk providing the music for the evening, (who arrived in a new Coaster Bus - mmmm), and a young man named Finn, had a great time spending his money at the Lions table. A Farewell to the Mel family saw a some tears, lots of hugging, and well wishing in their new phase of life.

Thank you to Keith Sanders for December’s donation of wood

for the wood raffle.

On behalf of the Boyup Brook Lions Club, I wish you all a very safe and happy festive season. Don’t Drink n Drive pleease......

Country Women’s Association News

Many thanks to all who purchased tickets in our raffle, bought goodies or made donations to the Boyup Brook Country Women’s Association. Thanks to you we can still support our school, the show and this year the Lions Club, Citizens Lodge and Hospital. Congratulations to the hamper winners: - 1st Natasha House; 2nd Bernard; 3rd Sue Mead (Chowerup)

At our monthly gatherings we collect funds from our flower voting for Aid to Education and Welfare, a WA State CWA fund that goes towards education scholarships, fire, flood and drought assistance. Then we donate our small change - ‘pennies for friendship’ to help the world body.

It is getting harder to make substantial donation with only a handful of members. So we are asking our community, can you help by becoming a member and help us to continue having a CWA branch here in Boyup Brook?

We join to help community while having fellowship, can visit other branches for special events, learn new handcrafts or start a choir - whatever the members wish to do. Some branches meet in the morning or afternoon on in the evenings whatever suits best.

Two of our members travelled to New Zealand last year. In 2018, a group of ten CWA Ladies and four men went to Dili in East Timor to help the locals to build, paint and fix shelters, goal posts, blackboards, etc.

West Australian CWA are still helping drought affected communities. Will you come and help us?

Betty Knapp, for CWA Boyup Brook

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Culture Corner

Nyoongar Seasons: Birak—season of the young First summer: December-January Mosaic burning time.

The lifestyle for the Nyoongar communities during Birak:

Birak season sees the rains ease up and the warm weather really start to take hold. The afternoons are cooled by the sea breezes that abound from the southwest. This was the fire season, a time to burn the country in mosaic patterns.

An almost clockwork style of easterly winds in the morning and sea breezes in the afternoon, meant that traditionally this was the burning time of year for Nyoongar people.

They would burn the country in mosaic patterns for several reasons including fuel reduction, increasing the grazing pastures for some animals, to aid in seed germination for some plants and for ease of mobility across the country.

As for the animals, there are many fledglings now venturing out of nests, though some are still staying close to their parents.

Reptiles are looking to shed their old skin for a new one.

With the rising temperatures and the decreasing rainfall, it's also time for the baby frogs to complete their transformation into adulthood.

Source: http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/calendars/nyoongar.shtml#birak

New Program for Over 55s

As the new year begins, do you feel like you need to spend more time looking after YOU and your health?

A new wellness program for community members aged over 55 will commence in Boyup Brook with thanks to a grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Seniors Activation Program.

WISE (Weekly Information and Seniors Exercise) is a collaboration between the Shire of Boyup Brook, Boyup Brook Medical Centre and Boyup Brook CRC.

WISE is a new weekly one hour class that focuses on a healthy mind and active body in a fun and social atmosphere for people over 55. Sessions will run every Tuesday 10am - 11am (5 Feb-18 June 2019) in the Boyup Brook Town Hall and cost $5. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day and pay.

Information - Healthy Mind Sessions (with Jess Simpson) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month

Seniors Exercise - Active Body Sessions (with Jodi Nield) Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

A free WISE launch event and morning tea will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, January 29 at 10am for people to come and find out more information about the program.

For more details, contact Joanna Kaye at the Shire Office 9765 1200, or visit the Shire website www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au.

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St Saviour’s Snippets

So many things to do!!

It is such a busy, but very enjoyable, time as we prepare for Christmas - quite a contrast to the Advent story of Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary as they travelled to Bethlehem either by foot or donkey/camel. Such is our pace of life! However, none of us would like to be faced with only a stable for a hospital and no doctor for the birth of a child – let alone the birth of the world’s Saviour.

In amongst all our business, we need to remember that the birth of Jesus is why we are busy; and to share the love and joy that goes with it.

Girl Guides had their annual Church Parade at St Saviours in October. It was wonderful to see so many people attending on the day – great acknowledgement and support for the work the Guides contributed to the service. The Guides selected various flowers which are mentioned in the Bible and spoke on the attributes we give those flowers e.g. Sunflowers mean Happiness and Lilies mean Faith. They then linked it to the Guide Promise. It was a terrific service.

In November some of us travelled (by car!) to St George’s at Wagin for the Blessing of the Fleece - lovely service and great afternoon tea where we all enjoyed catching up with friends.

Somewhere amongst the activities our young members are involved with, they managed to finish their Bible Studies course for the year and were presented with certificates and a beautifully carved wooden fish in recognition of their participation. Mrs Bev. Coumbe provides such interesting ways for the children to learn - building Noah’s Ark was such fun: marked out in cubits to measure showed how large it really was!! Well done everyone!

The Carols Service on December 16 with all Boyup Churches participating was delightful. The Choir sang, the children led parts of the service and a magnificent Christmas Tree was dressed with explanations of why we put bells and tinsel, angels and stars on our trees. Well done everyone. The children helped decorate the church with pictures of the Christmas story. We then followed the service with a great shared meal – wonderful hospitality.

Blessings to you all this Christmas time – may love and joy be yours.

Anne Ritson


Mission Accomplished for Independent NBN advisor

Thousands of businesses, not-for-profit organisations and households have been able to confidently make the switch to faster internet in the South West over the past couple of years, thanks to a free NBN advisory service.

And now that the job of assisting people make the transition to the National Broadband Network is done, South West Independent NBN Advisor Mike Hendry is hanging up his boots.

“It has been a privilege to assist businesses, community groups and not-for-profit organisations make the change to the NBN by providing people with trusted information, so they could make the best decisions for their own circumstances,” Mr Hendry said.

Since starting the position in October 2016, Mr Hendry has presented 198 public seminars to more than 3,800 attendees in the South West, as well as provided free and impartial advice to more than 500 clients. Three of these seminars were hosted by the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre, with a session delivered to ten other regional communities through videoconferencing.

The position was established as a partnership by the South West Development Commission, Regional Development Australia – SW, NBN, Business South West and the South West Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

SWDC acting chief executive officer Rebecca Ball said the service had been valuable to the South West community and is thankful to Mr Hendry for his dedication in delivering the important service to so many members of the community.

“We think that locals have appreciated having the opportunity to tap into this free service and receive independent advice, with the focus having been on making sure people received the best impartial information to assist them in their transition to the NBN”, Ms Ball said.

“This was all about making sure South West residents, businesses and groups received access to an independent voice they could rely on when connecting to the NBN.” Above: Independent NBN Advisor, Mike Hendry


The Energy and Water Ombudsman Western Australia is an independent, impartial body that investigates and resolves complaints about electricity, gas and water services providers in Western Australia whose services are free.

Who can complain to us? Residential and small business customers of electricity, gas or water services and other people affected by a water service can complain to us orally or in writing. You can authorise another person to act on your behalf.

Who can you complain to us about? You can complain about the electricity, gas and water services providers l isted on www.ombudsman.wa.gov.au/energyandwater, or you can contact us for information.

When should you complain to us? Before contacting us, you should try to resolve your complaint with the electricity, gas or water services provider. If your complaint is not resolved, or if there is an unreasonable delay, you can contact us. Your complaint must be about events that you have known about for less than 12 months (unless there are special circumstances).

What can we investigate? Supply of electricity, gas or water services - including the

quality and reliability of supply and the supply of drainage, irrigation or sewerage.

Billing - including disputed bills, disputed meter readings, fees and pensioner rebates.

Credit and payment - including consideration of the circumstances of a particular customer.

Debt recovery - including debt collection. Disconnection - including restriction of supply. Service standard payments - for not meeting electricity or

water service standards. Marketing - including gas, electricity or water for sale and

transfers between providers. Use of statutory powers in relation to land - including use

of a provider’s powers in relation to a person’s own land, neighbouring land or property.

Water services that affect a person - including people other than customers.

What can’t we investigate? The setting of prices or tariffs or determining price structures. The content of Government policies. Commercial activities not covered by the provider’s electricity,

gas or water service licence. Complaints under consideration by, or previously considered

by, any court or tribunal or the Ombudsman considers should be dealt with by a court or tribunal.

Matters that are required by law to only be handled by another authority.

We may decline to investigate your complaint if it is not about something that happened to you or affected you personally or there is a more appropriate body to deal with the complaint or an investigation or further investigation is not warranted.

What happens when you make a complaint? The way we handle your complaint depends on what action has already been taken to resolve it, as shown in the diagram. We will ask you to try to resolve the matter with the electricity, gas or water services provider first. If your complaint remains unresolved, we will investigate and, where appropriate, try to resolve the complaint.

What happens if we investigate? We are impartial and do not act for either party and our processes are informal and as timely as possible. We contact your provider to get more information about your concerns. We may also contact you for more information and will listen to both you and your provider.

We must take certain things into account, including: Events beyond the provider’s reasonable control; and Actions that a regulator has directed the provider to take.

The length of time it takes to investigate can vary. For more complex matters, it can take some time for us to collect and consider all the relevant information. We will contact you during the investigation when there are developments in your case. If your complaint takes longer than usual, we will keep in contact with you to inform you about the progress of our investigation.

How will my complaint be resolved? During the investigation, we look for opportunities to resolve your complaint by agreement between you and your provider. If you agree to a resolution, we will stop our investigation and close your complaint.

If your provider cannot agree on a resolution with you: We may form the view that your complaint is not

substantiated or a reasonable resolution has been offered in the circumstances and stop our investigation; or

The Ombudsman may resolve your complaint by making a binding decision on action to be taken by the provider to resolve the issue. The Ombudsman has the authority to make binding decisions up to a value of $20,000 or up to $50,000 with the agreement of the provider. The provider must comply with the Ombudsman’s decision but you may elect whether or not to accept the decision. If you do not accept the decision, you may pursue a remedy through any other options available to you.

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Two New Optus Sites

Optus has announced it will continue to improve mobile coverage across the Southern Wheatbelt after switching on two new mobile towers at Darkan and Bokal.

The new tower at Darkan, located centrally and the new site at Bokal covering the Boyup Brook-Arthur Road, provides greatly improved 4G mobile coverage and capacity for residents and travellers to make and receive calls, texts and access mobile data.

Optus’ Territory General Manager for Regional Western Australia, Cameron Edwards said, “These new sites will not only improve coverage for those living and working in Darken but will also improve mobile reception for those who travel along the Coalfields Highway every day. The new tower in Darkan will address a known black spot identified by the local community, providing them with dedicated mobile reception for the first time and provide locals with a real choice when it comes to their mobile network provider.”

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Be Still and Know….. God

How to overcome fear (5) 'Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’ Romans 10:17

UNITING CHURCH Each Sunday 9.30am

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month All most welcome

Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066

ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH

We invite you and your family to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30am.

Contact 9765 1622 or 9765 3053

SDA CHURCH Kulikup Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 10 am Service 11.30 am

Followed by lunch. Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012

SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 9.30 am Divine Service 11.00 am

All welcome followed by lunch. Contact 9765 1819 or 9765 1307

CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Each Thursday 11 am

in the Thompson Lounge All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

We welcome you to meet with us every: Sunday Worship 9.30am Mid week Bible Study Thurs 7pm Ladies Fellowship Tues 8:45am

First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years PP-6 Except School holidays

Enquiries 9765 1452

THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH OF BOYUP BROOK

We invite you to join with us for our Sunday Worship Services.

These are held at 10:00am each Sunday in the Boyup Brook Primary School Hall.

Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass Times for Weekends: 1st weekend: 9.00am Sunday 2nd weekend: 6.00pm Saturday 3rd weekend: 9.000am Sunday 4th weekend: 6.00pm Saturday (5th weekend: 9.00am Sunday)

Church is located within Catholic school grounds

Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information

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BRIDGETOWN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER - DAY SAINTS Meetings: Manjimup Rd. (op caravan park) - All welcome

Sun: Sacrament 9.00 am Sun School: 10.10am R/s & P/hood: 11.00am Family History Centre Tues: 10.00am - 12noon

January: 1st PUBLIC HOLIDAY 2nd Debbie Madder 3rd Betty Watters 4th M Yrayzoz

7th Jacqui Chambers 8th Polly Ritikis 9th Gloria Eddy 10th Clair Kaltenrieder 11th Lizz Rear

14th Jenny Fortune 15th Shelley Bates 16th Graham Calley 17th Carol Rowe 18th M Yrayzoz

21st Graham Calley 22nd Gabriella McDonald 23rd Coral Peterson 24th Stephen Rowe 25th Pauline Caldwell

28th PUIBLIC HOLIDAY 29th Graham Calley 30th Debbie Madder 31st Carol Rowe

Every day fear and faith will arise inside you, and you get to decide which one will prevail. An unknown author wrote, ‘Two natures beat within my breast; the one is foul, the other blessed. The one I love, the other I hate; whichever one I feed will dominate.’

Fear and faith will always be present in your life, and the one you feed will come out on top. Where your focus goes, energy flows. When you focus on the negatives it leaves you feeling drained. When you focus on the good it energises you. You can’t expect fear to simply disappear. If you focus on your fears, entertain them, and give in to them, they’ll increase. Don't feed the fear. The way to overcome them is to starve them. Don’t give them your time or energy. Don't focus on them. Switch your focus. Focus on your faith, and each day feed it through God’s Word (see Romans 10:17). The more energy and time you devote to your faith, the stronger it will become.

Anytime that you feel afraid of something but do it anyway, (do it afraid) you reprogram your attitude and your faith and confidence increases. Tell yourself, "I can do this," and go for it. In other words, when you feel afraid, it means ‘go’ instead of ‘stop’; it means ‘fight harder’ instead of ‘give up’.

The most important step you can take to overcome fear is trusting God to do the thing you think you can’t do. No matter how strong a hold fear may have on you, it can be overcome; it is a choice. That’s because fear is in your mind, you feed your fears by thinking about them and they grow, but your mind can be renewed by the

Word of God.

Here’s the key: ‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.’ (Romans 12) Renew your mind, and you will come through stronger.

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston Taken from The Word for Today, published by Vision Christian Media, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this daily devotional may be obtained from Vision Christian Media by phoning 1800 00 777 0, or email [email protected] Online version: https://vision.org.au/the-word-for-today/

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The place to list you club’s upcoming sporting event, games roster or publish results.

On The Green Boyup Brook Fours Carnival Held on Sunday 2 December, the carnival was a resounding success held in ideal weather conditions and with a full field of 56 players.

The first game started at 9:30am and was followed by lunch. Lunch orders were purchased from Norton’s BP. Two more games were played in the afternoon followed by afternoon tea in the Function Room at the Boyup Brook Club.

After a good afternoon tea the presentations were made. Third place went to the team led by John Hawking of Balingup with 6 points x 18 shots up and second place went to Nathan Pain’s team from Donnybrook with 9 points x 21 shots. The winning team with 9 points x 39 shots up was Bruce Thompson, Nola Blake, Barry Uren and Ray Dehl.

Sponsorship was again received from Archer & Sons Funeral Homes, Primaries of WA and Hampton Partners. New sponsors this year were Harold and Helen Wass and family of the Harold Park Doehne Stud. The Wass family started using doehne sheep in 2004 and were so impressed with the breed they purchased a stud and started their own stud about 2005. They also provided some of their beanies and shopping bags for spot prizes. They have had some of the wool spun and knitted up into jumpers and scarves for the family and displayed some of

these on the day. The doehne sheep produce a very soft wool.

Thanks were extended to all sponsors, to Davina for running the bar at the Club, our Convenor for organising the catering and all those who assisted with food preparation during the day. The green looked all spick and span thanks to the efforts of the Groundsman and his helpers.

Ladies Singles Championship This event was again sponsored by Ian Kugler and played on Thursday 29 November. Though only a small field this year, the event was very competitive with Marie Uren and Susanne Connor having a very tight tussle in their last game. Susanne was the final winner of the Ladies Singles for 2018.

Pennants Men’s midweek pennants finished up for the season with the last game at Balingup on 12 December.

Ladies pennants and Men’s Saturday pennants go into recess over the Christmas break and commence again in the new year.

The Bode Family sponsored a Mixed Social Day on Thursday 20 December.

Our Christmas social day was held on Sunday 23 December and finished with a special Christmas afternoon tea.


Social Badminton

Played in the Town Hall each Wednesday morning from 9am

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From the Baseline

Junior tennis wrapped up for Christmas on December 6 with a session with Woody, then a barbeque and icecream to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Adult tennis has continued with lots of social fun tennis.

On Saturday 15 December, the Smash Cancer Day sponsored by the Boyup Brook Pharmacy was held. This year the cancer foundation we supported was the Children's Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation, we will continue to raise funds for this throughout the year. Congratulations to Ann Whistler, Brooke Nield, Craig Nield and John Eddy who were the day’s winners.

December 22 saw lots of fun had with the Op-Shop Cup and Christmas Party. Christmas themed outfits sourced from the Op Shop were the order of the day, with players battling it out in very hot conditions for highly sought after second-hand prizes.

Cricket Fun On and Off Field

The last game of the year was against Manjimup in Manjimup. We batted first and made a completive score of 166, all out after 38 overs. Leigh Clark made 42 and Charlie Miller 48 not out. The tail hung around at the end to get us to the 166 total.

Manjimup was going along easy with no wickets falling so we had to hang in there. With good bowling and fielding we put the pressure on and started to take the wickets. In the end we bowled them out for 140 with Tristan Mead taking another five wickets for the match.

The juniors’ last game was played against Bridgetown at home. We were short on numbers but performed really well. Our kids bowling and batting is improving each week. They have come a long way.

On December 1, we had our Trivia night. The night was a huge success with everyone really enjoying it, kids and all. By all accounts, it was one of the biggest crowds seen at the clubrooms for a long time.

Thanks to the footy club for joining us in a 20/20 on December 8. It was a good day enjoyed by all who participated.

The club is really flying off the field now and it is starting to show on the field. Our next home game is on January 5 at home. Come down for a look.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cheers, Charlie Miller

Above: Fun and games at the Cricket Club’s Trivia Night

Above: Op Shop Cup fun and games for Christmas

Above: Smash Cancer Day winners


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We are seeking rental properties in Boyup Brook and the surrounding areas. We would like the opportunity to find the right people for your home. We understand that your home is not just a source of rent but a valuable asset for you and your families future.

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