July, 2015 - Drakesbrook Despatch

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Drakesbrook Despatch
A volunteer monthly newsletter for the residents of
Waroona, Preston Beach, Lake Clifton, Hamel, Coolup & Yarloop
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Issue 67
FRIDAY 24th JULY
WAROONA TOWN HALL
Kindy to year 2 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Year 3 to 6s
6:00pm to 7:30pm
$6 per child
Raising funds for the Year 6 camp
DON’T FORGET YOUR FLURO
Coming Up in & around Waroona
Wed 8th July & 15th JulyFSS School Holiday
Program - Details inside
Sun 12th July Yarloop Workshops Steam Day
10 am to 4 pm See advert inside
Wed 29th July Business, Home & Personal Safety
Workshop - Details Inside
Sun 20th September Vintage Machinery Rally
Sat October 10th Waroona Show
Next issue
Friday July 31st 2015
Deadline - Friday July 24th 2015
For Advertising & Copy 9733 2183
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Community Calendar for Meetings, Church Services& Events
Agricultural Society
3rd Thurs—Alison Birch 9733 1092
Central Districts Axemen’s
Association.
Linda Miller 9733 2098
Community Car
Waroona Resource Centre 9733 2545
Coolup Craft Group
Wednesdays CWA Room,
Coolup 9530 3258
Coolup CWA
2nd Monday each month
MANDURAH WAROONA BUS
Thurs. July 2nd, 16th
& 30th at 9:00am
from the Waroona
Hotel, South West Highway
Mandurah Bus Charters
9581 6555
Nulsen Haven
2nd Wednesday - Seniors Hall
– Jan Wood 9733 3701
Preston Beach Progress Assoc.
Quarterly Meeting,
phone 9739 2090 for details
Really Really Free Markets
Every 3rd Saturday
Memorial Hall - 1 to 3pm
Coolup LCDC (Landcare)
1st Monday of the month
Kim Wilson 9733 2628
Coolup Progress Association
1st Thurs of month 9 am Coolup Hall
Bev Alexander 0407 381 281
Dam Spinners
Fortnightly CWA Rooms, Yarloop
Joy Jackson 9733 1810
Senior Citizens Welfare
Last Wednesday - Jan Wood 9733 3701.
Hall Hire: Shire Office 9733 7800
Tai Chi
Pisconeri Hts Park
Thursday, 10 am – Del Leahy
THE SALVATION
ARMY
Family Worship With
The Salvos
Services every second
Sunday, July 5th & 19th @ 10am
Meeting at Waroona Community
Resource Centre
10 Henning Street, Waroona
EVERYONE WELCOME
Contact: Shirley - 9733 1842
UNITING CHURCH
Thatcher Street,
Waroona
Worship Services
& Sunday School
Each Sunday at 9:30am
A warm welcome is extended to all.
Elders: Rob & Charlotte Bruce
Phone: 9733 1018
Minister Robbie Jetta
South Mandurah Al-Anon Group
Evary Monday at 10am Uniting Church,
2 Reees Place, Wannanup
St John Ambulance
3rd Monday 7:30pm Carol Racco 9733 2122
0478 243 765
Wagerup Community
Consultative Network
For information contact
Tom Busher at Alcoa on 9733 8768
Waroona Arts and Crafts Centre
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
( Police
9733 7400
( Fire Brigade
000
(Ambulance
000
( State Emergency Service
000
( Waroona Taxi
9733 1481
( Water Corp (faults)
13 13 75
( Western Power (faults)
13 13 51
First Waroona Girl Guides
Mondays 4pm Scout Guide Hall,
Fouracre St.(Excluding public holidays.)
FRAGYLE
Preston Beach Hall 3rd Sat.
Bi- Monthly Laurie Snell 9733 1219
Lake Clifton Landcare
Contact: Nancy Fardin 9739 1154
Lake Clifton/Herron Progress &
Sporting Association
Meetings every 2nd month on the 3rd Monday
Contact: Jenny Rose 0428 343 028
ST MARK’S
ANGLICAN
CHURCH
WAROONA
Normal Services are held on
the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of
each month at 9:00am and on
the 4th Sun. at 10:30am.
Rev. Julie Baker
0459 471 894
Seniors Recreation Council
of WA Inc -Peel Branch
Strong on Your Feet
Exercise Class for
Seniors
Waroona Senior Citizens Hall
Mondays 1 - 2pm -Cost $2
For Further Information
please contact:
Jan McGinn
Ph: 9533 4749
Mob: 0427 088 615
Opening Times: Mon. 9:30 - Noon,
then 1 - 3pm. Tues. 9am - 3pm.
Wed (fortnightly) 10am -2pm
Fri. 9.30 - Noon.
New Members Welcome.
WAROONA
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Waroona/Yarloop
Mass Times:
Waroona: Sundays at 8.30am
Yarloop: Second and Fourth
Saturday of the Month at 6pm.
Parish Priest: Father Jay Johnson
Ph: 9733 1225
Email: [email protected]
WAROONA
CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP AOG
Services 10am Sundays Senior
Citizens Centre, Millar St.
*GOD heals today. If you are sick we are
happy to pray for you – watch GOD heal
*Mid week home meetings
*We care for you – because GOD cares
for you. Info: Lynton & Chris Benson97331672: 0419951858
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Waroona Hamel R&SL
2nd Mon in Feb, Apr, June,
Aug(AGM), Oct, Dec.
Tracey Fickling 0408 937 577
Waroona Historical Society
3rd Thurs 4:00pm
Debra Tyler 041 7 70 5 966
Waroona Lions
2nd & 4th Monday—
Grant Hewett 0417 919 777
Waroona
Lions
Farmers
Market
The next market is on:
Sunday July 5th 2015
8am till Noon
Bay prices are $10 and sellers
can set up from 6.30am
For more information about
the markets, or to book a stall,
please contact:
Lisa Fry 0415 954 993
This is a non-profit event by the
Lions Club of Waroona and all
proceeds go back into the
Community
Waroona Pensioner’s
Social Club
1st Wed—Dot Hansen 9733 1892
Waroona Playgroup
Playgroup is open Mon,
Tues and Thurs 9-11am,
PH: 9733 1979
Sub Centre Opening Times
Tues & Thurs
9:00am - 1:30pm
Phone: 9733 2122
EMERGENCY: 000
www.waroonaambulance.com.au
WELL OF LIVING
WATER
Meetings at 7 Butler Retreat
Waroona
7 pm every 2nd Friday
Needed, prayer Warriors for our
Nation from 2 Chronicles 7v14
All welcome supper after.
$14,000 WDHS CHAPLAINCY
BAROMETER
We are going to be selling
chocolates as a fundraiser so
if you would like to assist us
with this and sell a box or two
for us please contact Chris
0419951858 any help would
be greatly appreciated.
Our Term Deposit is steady at
$52,268.13
SENIOR CITIZENS
Hello everyone, hope all is well with
you all. The Seniors and Pensioners.
went to Joondalup last week on the
train from Mandurah. We had a lovely
day, shopping and just looking
around. There are lots and lots of
shops. We would like to thank Lena &
Paul Anzellino for the use of their Bus,
and thank Don the driver who took us
to Mandurah, many thanks. NOTICE
TO ALL MEMBERS. It is our A.G.M
on the 29th July, we request all
members to attend if possible. Many
Thanks Mr Ian Curley will be
officiating the meeting. We had a new
member join us this week her name is
Margaret, look forward to seeing you
again .All for now. Secretary Jan
Wood (97333701)
Coral’s
Charity
Welcome to Mona
who is over again
from New Zealand
for a holiday with her
daughter in
Mandurah. We love to see and hear
what she has been up to since we last
saw her. She is always busily
occupied making little cottages to
cover tissue boxes. Nola is busy
crocheting rugs and other baby items
for the Friends of Peel Hospital shop.
Barbara is busy also knitting baby
items as they are very low on baby
stock to sell in the shop. Margaret
has been stuffing and putting features
on the teddies/dolls that my Mum
knitted. I am back for our get together
each fortnight and also to catch up
with Waroona friends. I have settled
into my new home and all the boxes
are unpacked. I have made many
trips to the Op Shop here in Waroona
as well as Gosnells as I have had to
“de-clutter” on a massive scale!
Dates for July are 9th and 23rd and
August 6th.
Thanking you Coral Culling.
Congratulations to the
following people with
Birthdays in July
Andy Templeman Twells
Bill Johnson
Joan Scott
Lyn Della Franca
Mark Winter
Mia Catalano
Narelle Catalano
Sandy Mansell
Annette La Rosa
Also Mike & Pam Whitney Golden Wedding Anniversary
WAROONA
COMMUNITY CAR
Lucky Number winners were
Chart One
1st Myra
2nd Pat
Chart Two
1st Annie
2nd Annie
Thanks to the following people for
gifts to raffle: Judy, Jan, Bert,
Cynthia, Mary & Polly
God Bless
Betty Derrick
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NEW MONTHLY FEATURE
Waroona's Hard Working Heroes By Bill Calcott
A new series of Waroona stand-out-in-the-crowd personalities, who
deserve to be called a Waroona Hard Working Hero
This Month: Kathryn O'Brien
Waroona nurse nominated for age
care excellence.
MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, 24 October 2005
Member for Canning Don Randall
attended the 2005 Ministers Awards
for Excellence in Aged Care in
Canberra this month, supporting local
nominee Ms Kathryn O’Brien. Based
at Pam Corker House in Waroona, Ms
O’Brien made the trip to Canberra as
one of four carers nominated under
the Professional Development award.
Although she did not take home the
prize, Ms O’Brien was delighted to be
nominated, receiving a certificate to
commemorate the occasion. “Nurses,
carers and other staff are the
backbone of the aged care sector,”
said Mr Randall. These dedicated
workers provide the quality care,
comfort and respect that older
Australians in care need and deserve
– the least we can do for people who
have helped shape our nation.
Kathryn O’Brien has worked in aged
care at Pam Corker House since
1987, working her way up from a
cleaner to laundry staff member and
cook. In 2001, she completed her
Certificate III in Aged Care, becoming
an assistant supervisor, and in 2002
enrolled in TAFE and successfully
completed a bridging course into the
Nursing Education Program. Ms
O’Brien became an Enrolled Nurse in
2004 and in 2005 she commenced
training as a Registered Nurse. She
has completed all courses in her
own time without financial
assistance. She is now a senior staff
member and mentors staff from all
areas of the organisation. She plays
an integral role in planning,
implementing and evaluating all care
given at Pam Corker House. Today,
Kathryn is still 'hard at work' at Pam
Corker House and recently received
an award for 28 years continuous
service at the Pam Corker facility.
The O'Brien family came to Waroona
in the 1900's, buying land and farming
where the Waroona Dam, now exists.
O'Brien's have 5 generations, past
and present, living and working in
Waroona.
Bill Calcott. Excerpts from THE
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF
AUSTRALIA.
TROVE
DIGITAL NEWSPAPER RECORDS
OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
PAM
CORKER MANAGEMENT.
AUTHENTICATED 6TH JUNE, 2015
If you wish to nominate a person
past or present, who would make a
possible WAROONA 'Hard
Working Hero' to be published in
the DRAKESBROOK DESPATCH ,
please call Bill at:
[email protected] for
authentication.
Ph: 9733 3155
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Opening Times:
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Friday 6 am to 8 pm
Saturday 6 am to 5 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays 7 am to 5 pm
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WAROONA PENSIONERS SOCIAL CLUB
At our last meeting the proposed
outing to Dwellingup was discussed
and the date set for Wednesday 15th
July. We will be leaving the Seniors
Hall at 9:30am For our first stop we
will be going to the winery for wine
tasting and morning tea then on to the
Visitors Centre for a browse through
the many local arts and crafts they
have for sale. Our lunch stop will be
the Blue Wren Café where we will
have a roast and a sweet lunch.
After the lunch we had planned to go
to the marron farm but unfortunately
the owners are away for the whole of
July so that can’t take place. At the
time of writing I don’t know if we will be
able to find something to take the place
of the marron farm visit but hopefully
we will. It should be a good day out so
make sure you put your name down if
you want to go. The July issue of the
Drakesbrook Despatch doesn’t come
out until after our meeting which was
the AGM. Hopefully all the positions
will have been filled. I remind all
members this is YOUR club and as a
member you should do your best to
attend meetings. That is the only
way you can air your views or make
suggestions. Don’t forget to support
our monthly Friday bingo. It is held
on the last Friday of the month, eyes
down at 1.30 p.m. at the Senior
Citizens Hall. It is not just for Club
members but is open to anyone over
the age of 18. It is money raised
from this bingo that helps fund our
outings.
NULSEN
DARK HORSE VENTURE BADGE
Coral Culling has just completed her
sixth Dark Horse Venture Challenges.
To qualify for the Gold Certificate
Coral completed the following
challenges:
Giving and sharing – Coral became
a “Garden Fairy” by carrying out
gardening jobs for people who were in
need of some help.
Active and Creative – Exploring
Churches. Coral attended several
Christian Denominations’ services
and also researched the similarities
and different styles of worship. She
also did research by reading several
books and other resource material.
Tomorrow’s World – Coral learned
to play the piano.
History and Heritage – Coral studied
the History of Transport. She focused
on the Transport industry in Australia
and the changes and developments
over the years.
People and Nations – Coral
undertook photography by learning
the art of best use of her camera and
presented a portfolio of her
photographs.
The challenges had to be undertaken
for 12 months. Coral thanks her
assessors, Lynda, Alice, Delys, John
and Kelly. She also says “this is my
Why not use the Mandurah
Bus to make a Hospital Visit?
Have you someone in Peel Hospital
you would like to visit, but don’t have
transport? Well here is your answer.
The Waroona/ Mandurah Bus that
leaves Waroona every Pension Day at
9 am goes into the hospital grounds on
its way to Mandurah. It leaves to come
back to Waroona at 1pm. After your
hospital visit there is a nice café in the
hospital for refreshments while you wait
for the bus.
last Gold.” She has enjoyed the
challenges and has gained knowledge,
understanding and an appreciation of
many and various aspects of life.
Coral got a surprise at a recent
meeting of the Peel Trefoil Guild
when she was presented with
this Gold Certificate by Faye Kite
the President of the Peel Trefoil
Guild
Hi, hope everyone is well and not
feeling the cold weather too much,
We are preparing for Nulsen’s
Birthday in August, this will be held at
the Country Cafe on August 12th, at
12 noon, there will be continuous
raffles on the day, we are looking for
new members, if you like raising
money for a good cause, please come
and join us, our meetings are on the
second Wednesday of every month at
12.30pm bring a plate for afternoon
tea, we also play 20 games of Bingo,
come along and join us. Hope to see
you soon. Jan Wood (Secretary)
97333701
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bobcat, 8
tonne hiab
truck
Soak wells, stump removal,
trenching, driveways, block
clearing, and more
Call today for a quote
Steve 0428 770 256
email;
[email protected]
Waroona and Surrounding areas
FIRST CHOICE MEATS
QUALITY WHOLESALE MEATS
COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC SUPPLIES
Vic Tomlinson
0438 429 281 [email protected]
QUALITY PRODUCTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
BEEF- LAMB- PORK- POULTRY- SEAFOOD- SMALLGOODS
WHOLESALE PRICES BULK ORDERS AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD
Lots cheaper than the Butcher or
supermarket @ per kilo prices
LIVE LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
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DINING ROOM OPEN 7 DAYS
(Except Lunch Tuesdays)
12 - 2.30PM
6 - 8.30PM
$10
Lunches
Every day
OPENING TIMES
Monday 11 - late
DRIVE THRU
$10 Takeaway Food,
ring to place order
Tuesday 3.30 - late
BOTTLESHOP,
and for options Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11 - late
TAB,
drive thru to pick up
Saturday 10 - late
RESTAURANT,
all meals
Sunday 11 - late
ACCOMMODATION
7 days/week
" see our web page for bottleshop specials and full restaurant menu - www.thewaroonahotel.com.au "
Waroona District High School News
Western Front Trip 2016 update
Quiet, quiet,
quiet...is the
only way to
describe June.
With very little on our fundraising
calendar during the winter months
please think of us if any jobs big or
small come your way. Now in saying
that an amazing opportunity came our
way, courtesy of Tom Busher at Alcoa
Wagerup. Alcoa sponsored a
fundraising luncheon with Dane Swan
and Glen Jakovich which was held on
the 17th of June at Bendigo Stadium.
Having never attended anything like
this I wasn’t sure what to expect but
can happily report back that it was
excellent! Jakovich was a great MC
and Dane was an honest and open
speaker who had the room laughing.
Being a huge Jako supporter I knew
who he was, but to be honest I had to
Google Dane Swan. He did not
disappoint! His down to earth nature
and friendliness to everyone in the
room will be remembered for a while
to come. We had a small number of
Waroona locals support the lunch and
a big thank you is needed. Peter and
Lyndie Ward, John and Annette
Mason, Julie Wilson, Agnes Gardiner
and Terri Callister. At this point we are
not sure how much was raised
through ticket sales, raffle sales or the
auction but will report the amount as
soon as we know. The 1 day raffle
resulted in a large number of tickets
being sold in the hours leading up to
the lunch with Matt Thomas winning
the personally signed by Dane Swan
Collingwood Jumper. Overall an
enjoyable and successful fundraising
day for the students. Thank you Tom!
A number of donations have come in
this month;
· Waroona Senior Citizens
·
Lions Club / Alcoa
·
Mrs Peg Plant
·
Mr Don Randall
A HUGE thank you to you all! Without
the generosity of our community this
lifetime opportunity for these children
would not be possible.
Up and coming events for our
fundraising include a cash raffle with
the 1st prize being $1000. 2nd prize is
$500 and 3rd is a trailer load of wood.
Tickets will be sold from the 30th of
June and drawn on the 26th of
September. All tickets are $20 each
and availability is limited to 200. You
can organise your ticket by emailing
me [email protected] or
seeing someone on the fundraising
committee. Paula Birch, Misti Fazel,
Mel Barber, Mel Janssen, Peter
Reynolds, Tanya Henwood, Tarnia
Bonnett, Vicki Lorroway, Sharon
Cools or Tracy Johnson will all have
tickets to sell. A fantastic opportunity
to get some extra cash just before the
school holidays or Christmas!
Thank you and have an awesome
July
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St Joseph’s School, Waroona, is looking for volunteers with
suitable dogs, who are willing and able to spend 2 hours per
week reading with children. We would love to involve you and
your dog in improving the literacy abilities and reading
enjoyment of some of our students.
For further information, please see the Story Dogs website
www.storydogs.org.au, or contact Lisa Gallin on 9782 6500, or
[email protected].
Pick up a volunteer information pack from St Joseph’s school
office, or from Waroona Vet Hospital.
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CHECK FACEBOOK FOR THE CURRENT WEEKS
SPECIALS
CALL 9733 1232 FOR BOOKINGS OR
ENQUIRIES
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Waroona Community Resource Centre
10 Henning Street, Waroona WA 6215
Phone: 9733 3011
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.waroonacrc.net.au
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am till 4pm
Friday 9am till 3pm
FREE
LEGAL
ADVICE
Peel Community Legal Service
is providing a FREE legal
advice service in Waroona.
TransWA
OC CHIROPRACTIC
FOR TRAIN TIMES AND BOOKINGS
1300 662 205
BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE
OR VISIT
LOCAL AGENT AT THE COMMUNITY
RESOURCE CENTRE
www.transwa.wa.gov.au
FREE 30 minute appointment
with one of our fully qualified
solicitors, who can provide
general legal advice on a
range of matters.
Please phone or email the office
for appointments.
or
[email protected]
Community Kitchen
Family Support
Service
Our Service is to support families
and individuals within the
community. We work to empower
families and individuals to enhance
their own abilities, so they can
acquire the skills, knowledge and
self-confidence to manage their
own day to day lives. We are
committed to providing a quality
service to those living in the areas
of Waroona, Harvey and Yarloop
and operates out of the Resource
Centres. Call 9733 2902 to make
an appointment or email:
[email protected]
We are a confidential, free service.
We are seeking Volunteers to
assist in the kitchen at the CRC
on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm
Funded by the Department for Communities
Contact Candice on:
9733 3011
for more information
Waroona Community Cuppa
Wednesday fortnightly
10am to 12 noon
Dr Chad O’Connor will be
at the Waroona
Community Resource
Centre each week.
For appointment days and
times please phone Chad on
0458 940 981
Mandurah Podiatry
Visit the Waroona Community
Resource Centre once a month
To make an appointment with the
Podiatrist please call their office on
9535 9143.
FORREST MEDICAL
WAROONA SURGERY
9733 1461
Surgery Hours
Mon to Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm
Friday 8.30 to 12 noon
Current Doctors are:
Dr A Kaplan, Dr Pat Wallace,
and Dr Kattock plus
Thurs & Fri NEW Dr Aji
For all after hours emergencies
contact Peel Health Campus
on 9531 8000
SHIRE OF WAROONA
NOTICE OF MEETINGS 2015
The Council of the Shire of Waroona will hold its Ordinary Council meetings on the following dates during 2015
28 July, 25 August 22 September, 27 October, 24 November, 15 December (To be confirmed)
Meetings will be held at the Waroona Shire Council Chambers, rear of 52 Hesse Street, Waroona
commencing at 4.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
IAN CURLEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Annie Smith - Principal/Licencee
Deb Clancy - Senior Sales Consultant
Emma Angi - Property Manager
Nina Scott - Administration
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Mavis Quartermaine - 100Years Young
Mavis was born in Katanning on 8th
July 1915 to parents Wallace and
Susan Kate (Williams.) She is the
eldest of their five children. She
married Lloyd Quartermaine who was
also born in Katanning, in April 1939.
Jill was their firstborn in April 1942 but
sadly died in December of the same
year. Second daughter, Cheryl was
born in April 1949, followed by the
adoption of 8 month old Ian in 1955.
Daughter Robyn was a 'surprise
packet' being born in 1959. After
Lloyd left the RAAF he started a
business as a watchmaker and
jeweller and Mavis was his 'right hand
woman.' She ran the gift shop,
managed the staff and did all the
book-work in addition to caring for
aging parents and her own family.
The business was successful for
around 3 decades when they finally
sold out and retired to Busselton.
They enjoyed life in Busselton for
around 10 years, moving to Mandurah
in 1986 to be closer to family after
Lloyd had a massive heart attack.
They were involved with the Leslie
Street Leisure Centre in Mandurah,
with Lloyd being president and Mavis
being secretary for many years. After
Lloyd's death in 1995, Mavis remained
in her own home for the next 18 years,
being fiercely independent, doing all
her own housework and gardening,
(which was her passion), right up until
she had the misfortune to fall and break
a hip just a few weeks before her 98th
birthday. Mavis was in hospital for
three months doing rehab on a broken
hip. This robbed her of her
independence and resulted in her
having to go into care in Mandurah
initially (where she broke her other
hip!), before transferring to Quambie
Park nearer to family. Mavis has an
ever increasing number of
grandchildren and great grandchildren
with twin great grand-daughters due
about the same time as her 100th
birthday celebrations. During Mavis’s
long life she has faced many
challenges and hardships along the
way; like many of her generation but
she has met them head-on and
become stronger because of them.
Her family is very proud of her.
SOUTH WEST GROUP RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD FOR WAROONA
Members of the Waroona Agricultural
Society, along with their nominee for
the Rural Ambassador Award “Kirstin
Waller” and her family attended the
judging for the South West Group Rural
Ambassador Award at a luncheon held
in Donnybrook on Saturday 20th June
2015. Kirstin is a local girl who
attended primary school in Waroona
and currently works as a medical
receptionist in Pinjarra. With experience
and qualifications in Agriculture,
Business, Human Resources and
Management, Kirstin was an ideal
candidate to represent the Waroona
Agricultural Society at this year’s
award. The Waroona Agricultural
Society is extremely proud to
announce that Kirstin was the winner
of the South West Group Rural
Ambassador award with Hayden
Harries representing the Upper
Blackwood Show Society a worthy
runner-up. Kirstin was an extremely
worthy recipient and represented the
society well in all aspects of judging.
Congratulations to Mike & Pam Whitney
On their 50th Wedding Anniversary
July 3rd 1965
July 3rd 2015
Photo by Stuart McClellan
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JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
- WEDNESDAY JULY 8th 10am to 2pm
AND
- WEDNESDAY JULY 15th 10am to 2pm
Waroona Community Resource Centre
Henning Street Waroona -- $2.00
Only 20 spots available so call 9733 2902, or 9733 3011 to reserve a place
Is proud to present
Food Banks
Join us for a FREE four part course and learn more about
nutrition, gain new cooking skills and recipes to feed the
family.
Waroona Community Resource Centre
For more Information call 9733 2902
Thursdays in August
6,13,20
10:30am - 12:30pm
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New Name for Local Photography Company
Hi my name is Stuart McLellan Freelance Photographer and I have been in Waroona for nearly five years, I have also
been long time advertisers in the Drakesbrook Despatch under the freelance photographer name. Our business at 50
South Western Highway has been opened since 2013 and now we have some exciting news to share. Number one,
the new name; “Waroona Photographics” ABN; 47 592 927 418 50 South Western Highway, Waroona Phone
0468409386. Now, we wish to say a BIG thank you to all of our loyal customers both past and future, we are a family
owned sole trader in Waroona, we operate on our own and are not affiliated with any other photographic or other type
of business chains or franchise’ so all of our money stays in the local district and supports Waroona. We have always
offered a wide range of services to customers and have tried to keep up with every ones fantastic ideas for
improvement. We have changed our shop a lot recently and are still doing improvements and now we can boast a
large studio, fully equipped to suit all types of photography, we have always done wide format photo printing and
photo signs but in July will be adding vinyl signs, stickers, personalized gifts such as tee-shirts, mugs, stubby holders,
coasters, glass and tile photographs and heaps more. These can all be personalized with our professional
photographs or your own photograph on any of these items. As always we will be catering for both small and large
orders. We use the latest technology from Canon in film and slide transfer, this allows us to save all your old photos
and slides onto DVD or print them for you in high resolution, and we have the latest technology to do all photo
restoration even from badly deteriorated originals. All of our prints are printed on fully archival paper and our process
will last for over 100 years. All of our picture frames are Australian sustainable timber and all made in Australia. If
needed for old and original artwork we do full Museum standard framing and coatings on your artwork, all to
Australian Standards Association requirements. In September we will be running photography courses for
“Beginner’s” starting with Which camera should I buy? right through to serious amateur level. Dates will be in the
August Despatch and on our Facebook page or at the shop. Lastly if the shop front door is not open, don’t despair we
are always on the end of the phone, please ring 0468409386 and we will see you anytime by appointment even if you
simply wish to drop off or pick up. The shop front is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this enables everyone
to pop in, say hello and ask any questions, make bookings or just browse for gifts, please remember we welcome you
business, so if the door is shut just ring and if for some reason we can’t talk right then leave a message and we will
get back to you as soon as we can. Well what do you reckon, not bad for a small local business and our prices are
very competitive to City Prices we have to be to gain your business, so come in and see us first or last the deal you
get here will be hard to beat. Help to support local business to help support the local community, local business works.
Ps; Don’t forget Christmas is coming soon (sorry to remind you) What about one of our gift vouchers to spoil a loved
one or a set of personalized mugs or stubby holders, we have LOTS of ideas come in and ask us.
Business, Home & Personal
Safety Workshop
In Conjunction with Waroona Police, Waroona Community Resource Centre are holding
a Business, Home and Personal Safety Workshop
Facilitated by Officers from Waroona Police, this Workshop will cover current local crime issues &
tips, tricks and product ideas for keeping your Business, Home and Personal Items safe and secure.
Personal safety tips & suggestions will also be discussed
Feel free to ask questions you may have during the session!
Wednesday July 29th 2015 - 9am to 12 noon
Waroona Community Resource Centre, 10 Henning St Waroona.
Bookings Essential on 08
or to [email protected]
now available delivered to you
- a top quality product FOR ALL YOUR LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS:
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Contact your local agent KEN REYNOLDS
Mobile: 0417 180 874
9733 3011
Morning Tea provided
Torn your favourite dress?
Your trousers too long?
Maybe a patch or two?
Or just want your own design?
Phone Sherryn of
S.J.Originals
for all your sewing needs.
0427 294 949
JULY 2015 Page 14
Sub Centre News
How time flies! July
already and brings
the sub centre closer
to
the
Annual
General Meeting that is held in August.
This is your chance to come on board
and have your say as to the future
direction of your ambulance service.
Applications for positions on the Sub
Centre Committee are more than
welcome from members of the
community. If you are interested in
joining us, please see Carol in the
office on Tuesdays or Thursdays
between 9am – 12:30pm
or 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Sneak Preview – Waroona Sub
Centre in conjunction with Dawesville
Depot are currently in the planning
process to hold a mass casualty
simulated training exercise in Waroona
at the end of September. I’m not going
to give away the details but needless
to say it is going to be huge. The
exercise will be advertised and
everyone is more than welcome to
come and watch. It will be an awesome
opportunity for you to see all of our
emergency services in action together
and will provide a little added pressure
for our teams in regards to operating
under crowd conditions. This will be a
valuable learning experience for all
emergency service in attendance and
will give some of our newer officers’
exposure to a mass casualty situation.
We are aiming to have a sausage sizzle
afterwards so that members of the public
can socialise with our officers and answer
any questions you may have. So keep a
lookout for further details.
Log Fence Pony Club – Andy, Tami,
Lynda and I spent some rather wet but
enjoyable time over the weekend at Log
Fence’s ODE. We would like to thank the
riders who didn’t fall off and for those who
did fall, thank you for not hurting
yourselves! It makes our weekend so
much more pleasant. Thanks to Mel
Jenkins and crew for looking after us so
well and Jenny in the canteen for keeping
us fed and watered (pardon the horsey
pun). This year was my tenth year and the
Log Fence is my most favourite event to
attend. Great people, fantastic food and
awesome action!
Please Don’t
Drink and Drive
– This paragraph states my opinion only
and does not in any way represent the
view of St John Ambulance. One of the
most frustrating jobs I go to is motor
vehicle accidents that involve drink
driving. With all the warnings in the media
it seems that people just don’t get it. For
every action there are consequences and
in some instances those consequences
are substantial not just for the victims or
their families but also for the emergency
service workers that attend these
incidents. Please make educated
decisions so that the Police don’t have
to notify your loved ones, ambulance
crews don’t have to fight to save your
life or those that may have been
involved and fire crews don’t have to
use the jaws of life to cut you or others
out of vehicles. Stay safe – don’t drink
and drive!
VOLUNTEER
AMBULANCE
OFFICERS URGENTLY REQUIRED Driving ambulances, providing First
Aid and attending to and transporting
priority patients are just a few of the
services the Waroona St John
Ambulance Volunteers provide for our
community. St John Ambulance
Waroona needs individuals aged 21+
with a valid WA driver’s license and
current police clearance to help
maintain this essential community
service. Training and support for
volunteers is provided every step of
the way. All you need is a current
Provide First Aid Certificate (formerly
Senior First Aid) or be willing to obtain
one. More volunteers means less
pressure on our dedicated existing
volunteers.
Help Us Maintain This Vital Service
and Keep Waroona’s Ambulance
Service Operational — JOIN TODAY!
Judy
Chalmers
Volunteer
Development Officer - Media/Public
Relations Officer
Waroona Playgroup News
Well things
are
certainly
quieting
down now
that winter
is setting in.
Brrrr! at this
time of
year, with
the colder
weather
brings
horribly
persistent
cold and flu bugs. To all of our little
friends at home unwell with the winter
bugs, please take the time to stay
warm, rest and recover so you can
come back to play at playgroup again
soon. A home-cooked hearty chicken
noodle soup or a veggie risotto may
be all that is needed to warm those
tummies and help keep the nasties
away. It may be cold outside, but the
inside of playgroup certainly feels a
little warmer (and louder!) with the
introduction of some fabulous new
instruments, a colourful new story-time
mat and some big books to enjoy. The
children are absolutely loving the
introduction of story-time towards the end
of the session now... Which also gives
mums and dads a sneaky opportunity for
a quick pack-up before home time!
The new books and instruments were
purchased using our Music Grant funds
received from the Foundation for
Royalties and Regional Renewal. Check
out these photos from our recent fire
truck visit! Fireman Peter and Fireman
Brad from Waroona Volunteer Bush Fire
Brigade paid Playgroup a visit recently.
Children got to play with the fire hoses,
climb up on the back of the truck as well
as watch a jaws of life demonstration. A
big thank you to Brad and Peter! We'd
like to remind our members that many
committee positions still remain vacant in
2015. Committee positions are voluntary
and unfortunately without a full team, we
can only do our very best to keep
Playgroup running at full capacity whilst
still organising a fun and creative
program for the year... But we'd love your
help! You don't need to be professionally
minded - a fun,
positive and
motivated attitude
is all that is
required. If you are
interested in joining the Playgroup
committee, please speak to one of us.
Well that brings us to the end of term
2. Playgroup will be open again for
Term 3 on Monday 20th July at 9am.
Until then, have a wonderful school
holiday break, stay warm and we look
forward to seeing some more new
faces back again in July.
JULY 2015 Page 15
In The Lions Den
shifts throughout the day.
May finished with our
biggest fund raiser of the
year…..The Monster
Auction. The weather was
absolutely horrendous with
torrential rain and howling
winds and we thought that
we’d either be washed
Welcome to the first of what will
away or fail to do much
become a regular monthly report on
business. However, the
the Waroona Lions Clubs activities
day was still a great
and events. As this is the first one and
success and started with a
June has been relatively quiet, I’m
quick side step to auction
Lions members posing
going to include the many events that
off the outside lots before
took place during May. First of all
settling in to the shelter of
there was the regular Sunday Markets
the Walmsley Pavilion. The
and for the May one, we were helped
move caught a few bidders out of step and August and we now have a
by some of the Waroona High School
with the lots but most items found a
fantastic new source that we get
students that are going to the Western
buyer. The rest of the auction carried
some very good jarrah from. We also
Front in Belgium next year and some
on much as previous years
had the Lions Markets again in June
with a very full book of the
but once more, the weather was
usual assortment of goods
dismal and caused us to have a really
and furniture going under
slow day even though the A Team
the hammer at mostly
(below) was on duty. I personally love
bargain prices with the odd
getting out in the community with both
lot firing up the punters to
the markets and the raffle ticket sales,
engage in some spirited
as it is a great way of meeting town
bidding. June saw the
folk for the first time. Well, that’s all for
election of our new Board
first newsletter. If you are interested in
for the new financial year
joining the Lions, we are always
Working at the Sunday Markets
and the following Lions
looking for new members especially
With some of the Western Front mums
were
voted
in:-NEVIILE SMITH
of their Mums. This was followed by
(President), LOUIE
Australia’s Biggest Barbecue at
CHIERA
Centenary Park to raise money for
(Treasurer),
research into finding a cure for kids
myself, JOHN
with cancer. We raised $849 on the
CLARE (Secretary
day but then I tapped up the Lions
for the second year
members at the next meeting to get it
running), DOM
up to $900 but their generosity
DELLA-FRANCA
boosted the total to $960! We were
(Membership
helped on the day by local schoolgirls
The Monster Auction
Chairman for the
Jade Jenkinson (left) and Jade
4th year
running!),
LARRY SCOTT (Vice President),
Ladies and you can contact myself ,
ANDREW “BENNY” GOODMAN
John Clare on 97333122 or email:
(Second Vice President), GARY
[email protected]
WITNEY AND PHIL TURNER
(Directors), BILL
RAFFERTY (Lion Tamer)
and KEVIN “OBI” O’BRIEN
(Tail Twister). We wish
them every success in their
posts next financial year.
The two Jades face painting
Also in June, we launched
our usual winter wood
raffles now that the weather
has turned much colder, so
Cattermole (right) providing face
look out for our friendly faces
painting for the kids in return for a
outside IGA (right, below). The
donation to the cause and a total of
Selling Wood Raffle tickets
first two were very successful
12 Lions gave up their time to work in
and there will be more in July
JULY 2015 Page 16
Really Really Free Market
If you haven't heard of these yet, it’s a bit like a farmers
market and a bit like a garage sale - except everything is
FREE. June's market didn't have a HUGE turnout, but was
pretty great all the same. There food department had hot
pumpkin soup, bread & butter, muffins, pikelets, biscuits
and orange wedges and of course tea and coffee. If you
have a smashing cake or biscuit recipe, we'd love to see it
sometime. The produce and garden dept. had quite a good
selection this month with two kinds of lemons, oranges and
chillies for eating - and Jerusalem artichokes, tagasaste
tree seedlings and aloe vera plants for planting! What do
you have in YOUR garden that you might be able to share
next month? Of course we had the usual abundance of
clothes, books and miscellaneous - including two juicers
and two coffee machines! A highlight was a woman called
Stella - it was her first ever Free Market and she outfitted
two kids for winter - for free! We love to hear about stuff like
that. It's a big part of why we are so committed to keeping
these markets running. We had a couple of other newcomers too and I really love it when we get to say, "No really,
it's okay - you don't have to pay anything. It's all free!" Also
big thank you to Kate who stayed afterwards to help pack
up the leftover stuff. With so few volunteers to do this, an
extra hand or two makes a big difference and we really appreciated your time and your help so thank you very much.
A few more volunteers would be very welcome. Get in
touch please! There were a few children around taking advantage of the "Kid's Corner" with blocks and colouring-in
sheets, and a "community jigsaw" for those so inclined. 3rd
Saturday of each month. 1pm - 3pm. in the Memorial Hall.
[email protected] rrfmwaroona.wordpress.com
Facebook - Really Really Free Market Waroona
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Waroona Visitor Centre & Gallery congratulates all Waroona
nominees in the 2015 Alcoa Peel Business Excellence Awards
† Waroona Surf Post
† Waroona Country Cafe
† Pinjarra Bakery
† Daisy Boutique
† Drakesbrook Hotel Motel
† Waroona Veterinary Clinic
† Victor Spit Roast Catering
† Lena’s Kitchen
† Jan’s Nurture by Nature
† Quambie Park Aged Car Services † Waroona News
† Forest Edge Recreation Centre
† Templeman Twells Web Design
† West Oz Seafood
† Waroona Smash Repairs
† Waroona Chemmart Pharmacy
† Waroona Home Timber & Hardware † Sea to Scarp Natural Therapies
† Schlam Engineering
† Drakesbrook Antiques & Collectables
† Savvy Hairdressing
† Riggs Auto Centre
NOMINATIONS DUE: Friday 12th June 2015
SUBMISSIONS DUE: Friday 3rd July 2015
GALA EVENT: Saturday 5th September 2015
Contact the Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.
For more information
PH: 08 9581 3693 E: [email protected] W: www.peelcci.com.au
JULY 2015 Page 19
CONSUMERPROTECTIONCOLUMN With Consumer Protection SW Regional Coordinator Debbie Butler
Taxing calls are not the ATO
At the end of the financial year,
reports of people receiving telephone
calls or emails from scammers
impersonating staff from the
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
increase sharply. In May 2015
Consumer Protection received 300
calls about ATO scams – that's a big
jump compared to a total of 145 calls
for the four months January-April
2015. The latest common tactic
involves phone scammers leaving an
abrupt message warning the recipient
that there is a criminal case against
them for tax evasion/fraud and urging
them to contact the ATO immediately,
using the number provided, or face
legal consequences. Disturbingly we
have had reports that nursing home
residents are among those receiving
these calls.The scammers usually
leave a telephone number that begins
with an Australian prefix such as 02 in
an attempt to add credibility to their
claims. They do this using technology
known as Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) which redirects the call back to
them overseas. If you ever get a call
from a government or law
enforcement agency, ask for the
name and number of the caller and
say you will return the call. Better still,
tell them to put it in writing as they
should have your full name and
address if they are who they say they
are. Then spend some time finding
the agency’s known and advertised
phone number – for example the
ATO’s switchboard is 13 28 69 – to
call and verify if that agency truly
initiated the call. This could save you
hundreds or thousands of dollars and
prevent you from becoming a statistic!
Anyone who engages with scammers
will be asked to pay fees of some sort;
usually by a hard-to-trace method
such as wire transfer, electronic
voucher or pre paid card. The
scammers may seek a direct bank
transfer and in those cases they will
either be using accounts opened with
stolen identities or a money mule who
thinks the money is being put into
their account for another reason. That
mule could be a romance fraud victim
or think they work for a mystery
shopping organisation and may
unknowingly launder the money by
transferring it to the scammers.
Remember government or law
enforcement agencies will NOT get
you to pay them by:
·
wire transfer e.g. Western
Union or Moneygram;
·
electronic voucher such as
Ukash;
·
prepay card at the post office
e.g. Loan&Go; or
·
bank transfer using account
numbers given out-of-the-blue over
the phone.
The ATO want us to highlight that
they would never contact people in an
aggressive and demanding way and
certainly wouldn’t threaten jail or
arrest if you couldn’t pay when
contacted. Generally the ATO would
send an SMS (text message) and/or
letter to remind people that payment
was due and they would call to
discuss payment of the outstanding
debt if they didn’t get a response.
There is more information on the ATO
website: www.ato.gov.au.
Consumer Protection publishes scam
prevention tips and warnings on the
WA ScamNet website:
www.scamnet.wa.gov.au. Contact WA
ScamNet by email:
[email protected] or
call 1300 30 40 54. You can contact
the Bunbury Office of Consumer
Protection on 9722 2888
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Dry Needling
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Nutrition & Supplements
Shop 2, 61 South West Highway, Waroona 6215
Dr Margaret Durnan
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Hours:
Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:00 to 6:30pm
Friday 2:00 to 7:00pm
Appointments:
Phone: 08 9733 2039
eel odiatry linic
Podiatrists Hung Quan and Kaye Drury
are now consulting at Pam Corker House every 2nd Tues. from 1pm – 4.30pm.
To make an appointment, please call Peel Podiatry Clinic on:
9586 3046
JULY 2015 Page 20
The Chookyard Farmer
Pleased to report again that the
Chookyard Farmer again had success
at the Young Bird Show conducted by
Harvey Poultry Club a couple of
weeks ago. I delivered my birds at
7.00pm on a Saturday night and
kindly received by Rona Manns to
allow me to combine two loves of
“Chickens and Waroona Football
Club”. A special thankyou to Laurie
Snell who returned the chickens back
to Waroona at Chookyard Hotel. They
loved a feed for a job well done.
Champions were Lacey a Wynadotte
Bantam with beautiful colouring and
mohawk a young Arauncana male
cockerel who has Lavender
arauncana parents but thrown back to
his grandparents a blue arauncana.
Three Gold Laced Wynadottes
managed a second prize and
Dalmation an Ancona followed up his
first prize from the Harvey Show with
a second prize. “Buffy” who scored
second prize at the Harvey Show was
withdrawn as she was off colour and
stressed, being separated from other
chickens. She has since made a full
recovery. The only non-place getter
was Mandy a beautiful Silver Laced
young hen which surprised me as I
thought she was our best chance but
with 230 opposition birds the
competition is tough. Intend entering a
few chickens in the Open Bird Show
on July 12th as local football has a
bye for the Annual Country
Championships. Improvements have
continued in the chookyard hotel and
after the heavy rain two weeks ago
removed a few layers of mud and
replaced it with wood chip that is
about six years old. They love
scratching and digging for the pat of
gold and having a dirt bath. Sad to
report that a resident in Thatcher
street lost 11 chooks and another in
Butlers retreat over a dozen which
breaks the owners heart. I am
expecting a visit anytime from “Mr
Fox” and I urge the Shire to conduct a
survey to consider a Strategic Plan for
dealing with vermin like foxes who
naturally feed their young as the cycle
of life. Even the house opposite
Waroona Police Station lost a couple
a few months ago due to a visit from a
neighbouring fox. My Fox deterrent
lights are still working a treat and
courtesy of my brother Neil have been
a great investment. I have run a barb
wire around half the chookyard left
over from “Old Wally’s” farm and it
must be 35 years old and still in good
condition.
My good friend Peter from Aintree has
loaned me some new barb wire so I
can complete the Fox Wire around the
whole chookyard as I have no roof. A
special thankyou to Paul Caratti who
welded some dog frames together
with a weldmesh heavy duty floor and
the new shed is definitely fox proof
and hygienic. Another talented local
tradesman who helped the chookyard
farmer. Items originated from the
Mundijong Markets. I Must publicly
pay a compliment to a local couple
Gino and Lucy Pisconeri for an
inspiring story of sustainability on a
small rural property on Gardening
Australia despite the hardship of the
January bushfires which put the whole
town under threat. We don’t need a
Tourist Bureau after their story
appeared on National Television. It
was lovely to see the chooks
scratching free range and the use of
Coral’s Celebrant Services
Coral P McLellan
Marriage Celebrant
Reg. Number: A15105
50 South West Highway
Waroona
[email protected]
For your wedding get someone who understands how
personal it is
0435 196 194
three rear ute bodies for vegie
gardens was a brilliant idea. As Gino’s
old basketball coach he repaid the
favour to take me fishing out Preston
Beach and showing me the reef hot
spots and how to tie fishing knots.
Congratulations to Gino and Lucy for
such a positive outlook and fingers
crossed our town and chickens never
have to face such a fearsome natural
disaster on our doorstep. Despite the
cold nights but warmer days in the
last week egg production has greatly
improved which has impressed the
“Home Department” and my
customers. Unfortunately “Collie
Black” the Australorpe Bantam failed
to hatch any chickens but thanks to
Rebecca a Registered breeder from
Serpentine she has successfully
fostered four Silver Lace Wyandotte 2
day old chicks and has not missed a
beat. The eggs were imported from
Queensland. It was nice to see two
chicks riding on her back this morning
during feeding time. I have worked
overtime with the straw hay bedding
on a regular basis to ensure
Chookyard Hotel remains a quality
and warm residential chicken
establishment. It was wonderful
having a full time helper, my daughter
Caitlin for nine days in the Chookyard
Dept and hopefully she will have
another two day break in a couple of
weeks. She has taken some lovely
photos and enjoys a cuddle with all
the family pets. She may be the
reason they are laying more eggs due
to that extra attention. It’s now time to
sign off, prepare for Sporting Pulse
teams lists for three games of football
and as the last game is a night game
“Chookyard Hotel will again be all
locked up, safe and sound when I
arrive home about 10.00pm. Cheers
and best wishes -Chookyard Farmer
Ken
WAROONA ANGLICAN
OP-SHOP
We would like to thank everyone
for their kind donations. We have
been very busy with sales.
We are looking for volunteers to
cut up rags for us. We will deliver
to and collect them from your
home.
Please call into our shop or Ring:
Lyn on 97331762 or
Jacquie on 0412382896
JULY 2015 Page 21
Waroona's Hard Working Hero's - By Bill Calcott
A new series of Waroona personalities, who stand out in the crowd and have earned
the right to be a Waroona Hard Working Hero!
STOP PRESS
On behalf of the Committee &
Members of DRAKESBROOK
DESPATCH, we salute the
achievement of our very own MIKE
WHITNEY in the winning of this years’
CLUBS WA AWARDS FOR
EXCELLENCE 2015, presented at the
Burswood on Saturday, June 13th and
re-presented at Waroona Bowling
Club on Friday 19th June. The citation
below, details the outstanding effort of
time, planning and execution of the
operations of the Waroona Bowling
Club-, especially over the past few
years. What a lot of people don't
know, is that this fireball of the
essence of volunteering, has been
deeply involved as the Editor of the
Drakesbrook Despatch over the past
four years. Mike spends several
hours per week, in the production of
the 'Despatch' for distribution as
YOUR OWN LOCAL NEWSPAPER,
over 1000 copies to all corners of
Waroona Shire. With his planning,
design, layout, attention to detail and
relentless effort, MIKE WHITNEY
assisted by a dedicated team of
volunteers', produces a crisp, well
balanced news and information sheet
that has become highly sought after
by all residents and visitors alike at
the beginning of each month. Printing
costs are met by trades advertising at
a modest price. With Mike’s
management skills and attributes with
the DRAKESBROOK DESPATCH,
together with his involvement within
the Waroona Bowling Club (inc) and
as he is an active member of the
Waroona Lions Club, he truly
deserves to be our very own hero.
This is the Citation submitted by the
Waroona Bowling and Social Club
Inc.to the committee for consideration
in the Volunteer Contribution Award
(Clubs)
The Waroona Bowling & Social Club
Inc. decided at the beginning of the
year that we would cut costs to
enable funds to be raised which
would enable us to save funds for a
new synthetic bowling green. Mike
offered his services to become an
Approved Manager on a roster
system so that we could manage
and run the bar with volunteer
labour. Mike contributes by being
the approved manager on Friday
evenings for 4 hours every week
and Saturday and Sundays whilst
bowls are being played. Mike also
manages the stock for the bar,
ordering the kegs from CUB,
coordinating the delivery contractor
to collect the kegs, orders the beer,
wine and soft drink from
Cellarbrations and collects this on a
weekly basis. This entails
approximately 6 hours per week.
Mike also volunteered to be the
holder of the Gaming license, which
requires the ordering, stock control,
management reporting and cash
management of the tickets and
finances. The ability of ensuring
that the processes are carried out
correctly is vitally important as the
Dept. RGL do carryout periodic
audits on establishments and due to
Mike's good management skills we
achieved an audit pass in
September 2014.Mike also offered
his skills to be the coordinator of the
Wednesday evening community
lawn bowls with in excess of 60
people playing. This role
incorporates the advertising, the
receiving of nominations,
developing the fixtures, managing
the scoreboard for the competition,
receiving the nomination money
each week and presenting the cash
prizes each week. This has been a
financial windfall for the Club and
fits into our strategy of fund raising
for the new green. Mike also on a
Friday evening, coordinates the
Friday evening raffles, money
draws, and membership draws and
carries out the Friday night bat
draws which people can win various
prizes. Each of these activities
contributes to our strategy of fund
raising. Mike somehow still
manages to play lawn bowls on
Tuesday pennants, Wednesday
competitions, Thursday scroungers
which he is the coordinator of.
Saturday pennants and Sunday club
events. Mike truly represents our
Club as a great Club supporter.
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WAROONA
BUSINESS OWNERS
The Waroona Districts Chamber of Commerce is
seeking a new executive committee to take the
foundations that have been prepared, and develop the
Chamber into it's next phase.
This will require a committee of at least 6 enthusiastic
business owners. The structure and activities of the
Chamber will be whatever the new committee chooses – so you have the ability
to make this opportunity into whatever you would like to see happen.
The Chamber has established:
· A well-structured website, providing opportunities for regular advertising
income
· Dedicated support from Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry
· Part-time Administration Assistant employed to carry out the day-to-day
tasks
· Funding commitment from Alcoa of $5000 per year
· Strategic Plan with a vision, a goal, and a way to make it happen
· Facebook page – currently with 64 followers, and potential to grow
quickly
The new executive committee will be selected by voting at the AGM to be held
in August. Please register your interest and gain more information by
contacting:
Alysha Snitch: 0458 681 018 or: [email protected]
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A local Family Counsellor new to Yarloop and
surrounding areas.
John George (Dipl.)
Contact: 0401757311
Operating from:
The Yarloop, Waroona and
the Harvey Resource Centers
Respectfully.
Please ring and book for an appointment
·
Marriage / Relationship Counselling
·
Anger Management
·
Low self-esteem
·
Youth Mentoring / Counselling
Personal Statement:
“My passion for Counselling is
deeply rooted from my
interest in philosophy, the
searching for knowledge and
the understanding of human
happiness. I sincerely believe
in the practical benefits of a
life spent helping others, fully
investing in the cultivation of
empathy and compassion.”
JULY 2015 Page 24
Title: What a gall!
From now until mid-spring is the time
to check your citrus trees for signs of
citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis).
A pest of the Australian finger lime,
this native insect from the eastern
states was detected in WA in 2013,
though it is probable that the wasp
has been present in Perth for longer
than two years. Citrus gall wasp is
believed to initially have been
introduced to the state by infected
nursery stock. It is currently known to
be present in Lockridge, Beechboro,
Morley, Kiara, Embleton, Bayswater,
Caversham and Eden Hill.
Containment of this citrus pest is
important because if it became
established in commercial orchards it
would be difficult and costly to control.
Citrus gall wasps infest young stem
material on citrus trees causing
distinctive woody galls to form which
protect the developing larvae. These
galls are at their largest and most
visible from June to September and
tend to be most abundant in the lower
canopy. Infestations on citrus trees
can cause reduced leaf production
and decrease fruit yield. In severe
cases the trees may suffer dieback.
Lemon and grapefruit trees and new
growth from citrus rootstocks are most
susceptible. There is only one
you have noticed galls forming on
your citrus trees we would like to hear
from you, especially if you are located
outside the known infestation areas.
Please send clear photos of the galls
with your name, address and contact
information to [email protected]
or call the Pest and Disease
Information Service on 1800 084 881.
For more information about citrus gall
wasps see our website https://
agric.wa.gov.au/n/1175. If you have a
query or want to report something
unfamiliar, ring the Pest and Disease
Information Service (PaDIS) on
Freecall 1800 084 881 or email
[email protected] If sending a
specimen include your contact details,
where and when you found the
specimen and any damage you
observed. Post to PaDIS, Department
of Agriculture and Food, 3 Baron-Hay
Court, South Perth WA 6151. You are
also welcome to bring in specimens in
person. For further information visit
www.agric.wa.gov.au
Dissected gall showing
numerous chambers in which
Fresh gall on citrus tree
generation per year. The adult wasp
emerges from the gall from
September to December so control
should be carried out by August to
prevent adults emerging and
breeding. Female wasps start laying
eggs immediately which hatch in 2-4
weeks. Gall-bearing branches and
rootstock suckers must be cut off and
mulched, chopped or burnt to control
re-infestation. There are no systemic
insecticides currently registered for
citrus gall wasp control in Australia. If
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Alcoa at work: Visit Wagerup Alumina Refinery
and Willowdale Bauxite Mine
Visit Pinjara Alumina Refinery and Huntly
Bauxite Mine. Tailor Made Tours: Talk to us
about a tour to meet your needs
Advancing each generation
Contact us to book your seat on a tour and discover
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Alcoa Discovery Centre
T: 08 9530 2400
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We are located at the Pinjarra Heritage Train Station,
Ammel Lane Pinjarra. Open Monday - Friday
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Parenting WA Peel
Are You a Parent with Questions?
Parenting WA co-ordinators support parents and carers by
helping build your knowledge, skills and confidence.
Some of the common discussions are:
•
Child development
•
Managing behaviours
•
Bedtime and sleep
Parenting Wa Peel is offering parents and carers to meet a
parenting co-ordinator to discuss your parenting issues
Where:
Dates:
Waroona Resource Centre
The last Thursday of each month
27th Aug, 24th Sept, 29th Oct
Time:
10am - 2pm
Do you have a problem with your
vehicle’s electrics?
Is your Aircon not cold any more?
Or do you just want something
installed?
Call Christopher on:
0434 382 080
Mobile Auto Electrician based in Waroona
Visit TylerAutoElectrics.com.au
Cars I Trucks I Boats I Caravans I Campers I Motorcycles
JULY 2015 Page 26
Kellie’s South West Pet Services
Nurse Kellie De Rosa
Full clipping , Hydro bath and grooming services,
Nurse consults nail clips, anal gland expression
Poultry consults and lauke mills premium feeds,
De earth, and lots more
Facebook: Kellie’s south west pet services
website coming soon
Phone or text on 0429161282
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Digital services on
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OPEN: Mon, Tues & Thurs
9:00am to 11:00am
9721 3190
0408 935 159
General Garden
Maintenance
Lawn Mowing
Small Tree removal etc.
Warren Turner
11 McLarty St.
0435 479 234
Henning Street, Waroona
9733 1979
MEMBER FOR
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Email Marketing
Social Media Strategy
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If you need assistance with a local issue
please contact my office.
Telephone: 9531 3155 Fax: 9531 3166
Email: [email protected]
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
www.templemantwells.com.au
Shop 1, Pinjarra Junction Shopping Centre
George Street, Pinjarra WA 6208
08 9733 3194
FLOOR CARE PLUS
CARPET CLEANING
SMOKE AFFECTED CARPETS?
Glenda & Peter are please to offer FREE SMOKE ODOR REMOVAL
with CARPET CLEANING, for those affected by the recent fire
GLENDA & PETER NOW ON
0408 901 322 or 9729 2150
[email protected]
JULY 2015 Page 27
Patter from the Post Office
Country Age PensionFuel Card
Applications recommence July 1st.
Applications for the Age Pension Fuel
Card can not be accepted for
processing from May 31st until June
30. We will be able to recommence
processing as of July 1. We do still
have the forms if you want to take one
home to get it filled out ready!
Application to Hold Mail?
Holding mail for customers is a
service offered by Australia Post that
enables you to temporarily stop your
mail delivery. It is a convenient secure
way to manage your mail when you
are away on holiday or spend time
away from your home or business.
Costs vary according to the period of
time the mail is held, and whether you
hold a concession card or not. We
have forms available and we need at
least 3 full working days from the date
your application is lodged to start your
service. It may seem a rather formal
process to go thru, however hold
stickers need to be generated by
Bunbury, and delivery staff must wait
for them to return to Waroona, to be
able to get the process under way.
Staff are more than happy to quote up
the price for you.
Country & Customs Regulations
Each country has specific regulations
about what can (and can’t) be
delivered. We also stop certain items
from being sent overseas. View
details for your item’s destination in
our International Post Guide and
check out our prohibited items on
our website..
Sending items overseas ?
If you are sending an item out of
Australia, we must accept it for
carriage and it must also be accepted
by the customs department of the
country it’s being sent to.
*
Check our Dangerous &
Prohibited Goods & Packaging
Guide (620kb)(PDF) for a full list of
the items we won’t accept for delivery.
*
Check country & customs
regulations for information about
items which are prohibited or
restricted in certain countries.
if you are not sure about an item you
wish to send out of Australia, we
recommend you contact the embassy
for that recipient country and seek
further advice.
You’ll also need to complete a
customs form
(available at your local Post Office)
if your parcel:
*
contains anything other than
written correspondence
*
contains items valued over $500
*
weighs more than 5k.
Hope this clarifies things for
everyone..
Cheers from your LPO Team!
30% OFF SPECIALS RACK
Check out the New Winter Stock at the
Post Office Surf Shop
JULY 2015 Page 28
Waroona Veterinary Clinic News
Caring for Cats Series
Quite often we find cats are often
neglected when it comes to
preventative care and veterinary
attention. Quite often this is because
cats appear quite independent. So
over the next few months we will
present a couple of articles
specifically on caring for cats.
Grooming Tips for Cats
Even though cats spend a lot of time
licking and cleaning themselves, they
still need regular brushing and
combing to remove loose hair,
prevent matting and keep the skin
free of diseases and parasites, such
as fleas.
Regular grooming
Establish a regular grooming
program. Once a week is usually
sufficient, though longhaired cats will
need several sessions a week, even
daily, to prevent matting. Regular
grooming is an ideal way to spend
special time bonding with your cat and
is also a good opportunity to check on
your cat’s health. Look carefully for
signs of fleas, ticks, skin irritations,
lumps or sore spots. Get your kitten
accustomed to grooming and being
handled early in life. Place the kitten
on a table with a non-slip mat and
start with short sessions, reassuring
your kitten constantly in gentle tones.
Give her plenty of tasty treats, too!
Learn how your kitten likes to be
combed and brushed, and where she
is sensitive – be careful of her delicate
ears and the stomach area. Grooming
will soon become a special occasion!
Combing
Regular combing will remove any
loose or matted hair, helping to keep
your house clean and to prevent
hairballs. Hairballs are formed in the
cat’s stomach from swallowing too
much hair during grooming and can
cause obstruction. Comb gently in the
direction of hair growth to remove any
tangles or knots. Some knots may
need to be pulled apart gently with
your fingers or carefully trimmed with
scissors. Wide-toothed combs are
good for longhaired cats, and finetoothed combs for shorter coats. Flea
combs are very fine to pick up fleas
and flea dirt from the coat.
Brushing
Brushing also removes dead and
matted hair, and helps detangle.
Regular brushing and combing
stimulates the skin, and natural oils
will be more evenly distributed to give
your cat a healthy, shiny coat. Brush
gently in the direction of hair growth
with a wire slicker brush (good for
thicker coats), or a soft bristle brush.
Rubber grooming devices are also
good for massaging the skin.
Eye care
Cats (and dogs) accumulate small
amounts of secretions and debris at
the inside corners of their eyes, just
like ‘sleep’ in humans. These can be
wiped away gently with a damp cotton
ball, being careful not to touch or rub
the eyeball. Some flat-faced breeds,
such as Persians, tend to have more
discharges and staining of the hair at
the eyelid corners. Products are
available to help reduce this
discolouration, especially in lightcoloured cats, and any long facial hair
can be carefully trimmed to prevent
irritation of the eyes. If the eyes
appear red, painful, or are weeping
excessively you should contact your
vet – this could be due to
conjunctivitis, a serious ulcer, or
abnormalities of the tear duct. If a
foreign body such as a grass seed is
present your cat may blink
excessively and the lids will swell.
Symptoms like these or any inflamed
eye should be treated as an
emergency to avoid serious
complications and, at worst, loss of
the eye.
Ear Care
If you notice any discharge from the
ears, unpleasant smell, redness,
swelling, lumps or your cat is pawing
at its ears or shaking its head, then it
is time to visit your veterinarian.
Foreign objects in the ear, allergies,
ear mites, certain skin conditions and
infections with bacteria, fungi and
yeasts can all cause ear disease.
Dog washing available daily by appointment only
The Basics: (wash and towel dry) from $15 The Works: Wash, blow dry, nails trimmed, ears cleaned
and anal glands expressed if needed) from $25
Find us online at www.waroonavet.com.au as well as:
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C’mon & Cozy Up at the Waroona Visitors Centre and Gallery
Are your thinking caps on???? Is the
design of your tea cozy coming
together??? Well, get those needles
clicking and those hooks hooking - WE
NEED YOUR ENTRY in the Crazy Cozy
Comp happening in November as part of
Sea to ART 2015. St. John Ambulance
need you too – your creative donated
cozies will not only make a fabulous display
but will help raise funds for our local subbranch to purchase some state-of-the-art
training equipment. So spread the word!
Tell your family, tell your friends – it’s open
to all and sundry and we can’t wait to see
the quirky, the quaint and the queer! Keep
watching the Despatch for more details or
contact Jan Burne on 9733 3301 for more
information.
Waroona Tyre
& Mechanical
We Now Offer 10% Discount For
Aged Pensioners.
Our Services Range From Wheel
Alignments, Services, Tyre
Repairs, Shockies, Brakes,
Exhausts, Mufflers, Front End
work, Batteries, Oil Supplies,
Battery Checks as well as minor
and major services.
For Great Service And Prices On
All Tyres And Mechanical Work
Call In And See Us from 7.30am
to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
62-64 South West Highway,
Waroona or
Phone 9733 1007
JULY 2015 Page 30
Stuart McLellan Freelance Photographer
[email protected]
Professional Services at realistic prices
All types of photographic work undertaken, Insurance
photographic records of fine art, jewellery and antiques, large
format printing and copying, framing, studio portraits, Restoration
on most photographs
Call me for an obligation free quote.
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97 331 933
0417 962 321
Plant Grass
Supply & Installation of
Artificial Grass
For a free quote call
0413 056 398
See it on display at
Waroona Home Timber & Hardware
SEA 2 SCARP
Air Conditioning
& Refrigeration
New Installations,
Services & Repairs
Get your Air Conditioner serviced
before summer arrives at an early
bird price, Pensioner discount.
Have the Tradie you talk to carry
out the job. Not an Apprentice.
Call Jamie 9733 3195
Or 0420 821 138
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POOL AND SECURITY FENCING
PATIOS,SHEDS AND CARPORTS
CALL FOR FREE
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Carpentry, Joinery
Property
Maintenance
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Repairs
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EMAIL:
[email protected]
JULY 2015 Page 31
DRUG & ALCOHOL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Do you know what drugs are in our Community?
Do you know how drugs will affect users?
Do you want to be able to safely recognise and manage people under the influence of a
substance ?
Waroona Community Resource Centre in conjunction with Palmerston Association is offering free
two part training for the Waroona Community on drug awareness.
Interested people from businesses, community organisations, social and sporting groups, families
and individuals are invited to join us at 10 Henning St Waroona on
Wednesday 15 July 2015 1pm - 2pm:
Waroona Specific—Alcohol, Marijuana & Methamphetamines In Detail
For bookings or more information, please contact Waroona Community Resource Centre on
08 9733 3011 .........Numbers are limited so bookings are essential.
With Jodie Whitfield - Manager Small Landowner
Information Service Dept.of Agriculture & Food, WA
At this time
of year
plants will
start to slow
down but
there is still
plenty to do
around your
property. If
you are intending on doing any
grafting later in the year collect
dormant wood from stone or pome
fruit and store in a cool room/fridge,
wrapped in damp paper sealed in a
plastic bag, until spring. Monitor stock
for a drop in condition as cold weather
sets in. You may need to increase
roughage supplement as cold slows
pasture growth. Livestock need to
have enough food to ensure that they
can maintain their body temperature.
Your animals will also require shelter.
If you have manmade shelters for
your animals check after rain events
to ensure that they are not
excessively muddy or waterlogged.
Shelters which remain wet for long
periods after rain can cause problems
for animal’s hooves. Consider
improving the facilities for next season
and if significant works are required,
put in temporary measures. Pretty but
poisonous and harmful; the three prime
targets which need to be controlled
now before they develop flowers and
seed heads are cape tulip, Paterson’s
curse and arum lily. For information on
control methods and management
strategies visit the Department of
Agriculture and Food website
agric.wa.gov.au. An updated version
of the Department of Agriculture and
Food’s ‘The Land is in your Hands’ is
now available electronically for property
owners looking for information on
managing their property more
sustainably. For a copy of the revised
document contact the Small
Landholder Information Service
[email protected].
Don’t forget to rotate the different
families of vegetables in your vegetable
patch e.g. brassicas, legumes etc. This
practice will maximise yield by
minimising pests and diseases,
reduce chemical use and manage
nutrient requirements. Continue
planting beetroot, broccoli/cabbage/
cauliflower family, carrots, celery,
lettuce, peas and parsnips. Last
plantings of potatoes and
strawberries. If you are getting low on
fire wood and you harvest your own
remember to keep yourself safe by:
wearing the appropriate PPE, never
operating a chainsaw alone,
considering the tree (you don’t want it
to move unexpectedly) and don’t
overdo it. Cutting and stacking wood
can be tiring so take breaks and get
someone to give you a hand. Store
wood out of the weather so that it can
dry out if damp.
For more information on other small
landholder events, visit our SLIS
Facebook page (facebook.com/
DAFWAsmalllandholders) or website
(agric.wa.gov.au/slis). Until next time,
Jodie.
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Waroona Football Club News with Forward
It is hard to believe that
season 2015 is already
2/3 through the 18
qualifying games and
Waroona is in a strong
position in all three
grades with just six
games to go before the
finals. Waroona Colts
after an outstanding start to the
season have come back to the field
and lost their fixture against a hot
South Mandurah outfit a few weeks
ago. Five local boys played in the
Peel Cavaliers and it left only 18
players available for selection and
Waroona were mentally not in the
right frame of mind on the day.
Josh Reeves, Tommy Wilson, Rowan
Gardiner, Jesse Meeres, were four of
those players and they represent
quality. Waroona Colts have fought
hard to consolidate with wins against
Rockingham and Mandurah and
pushed until late in the quarter. Key
forwards Harry Ellis and Josh
Falkstrom have regained touch and
again converting goals after contested
marks. An injury to Centreman Jake
Wilson and Co-Captain Josh
Commisso are key reasons the team
has been struggling and as the top
team they are now the hunted. Rowan
Gardiner has dropped back to Colts
and his pace will be an asset and Tom
Vernon was a great replacement for
Commisso in the last game. Daniel
Snell has been outstanding in defence
in the last two games and together
with Co-Captain Josh Reeves and the
improving Shannon Hart-Cole this
hardworking trio give away no easy
goals. Shannon’s older brother Kohen
adds spine & authority and Jesse
Meeres is the most improved ruckman
in the League. Chad Wrigley seems to
attract the football where ever he goes
and Tyran Planken is also a very
skilful player. All the younger players
Tommy Wilson, Jesse Sawyer,Griffin
Rae, Nicholas Schofield and Austin
Lilly continue to improve and have
given the team depth. Jarvis Ellis is a
hard working interchange Ruckman
and the quality of tall players to throw
into the centre square contests gives
the coaching staff options. Coach
Glen Wilson and his assistant Mark
Spence are taking one week at a time
and need to keep the players mentally
refreshed to remain fully focussed on
the goal of finishing top. Waroona
Reserves despite poor kicking for goal
against Mandurah consolidated third
spot on the premiership ladder. South
Mandurah and Baldivis look the teams
to beat and Waroona must step up if
they are to retain their premiership title.
Playing Coach Lindsay Wilson and his
Assistant John Mason have a nightmare
with availablityof players with injuries to
the League Squad and FIFO workers.
Four Colts players were required to
make up a playing side of twenty two on
Saturday night against the Mustangs.
Jackson Hiscock showed his value to the
team with a best on ground performance
including three goals after a five week
break. Captain Rocky Caruso and Sean
Giumelli on the wings are also hard
running players and league non playing
coach Dean Taylor gives the midfield
some grunt even if for just over half a
game. Michael Vellacott and Josh
Derosa give the half backline running
power and further back Luke Hamson
and Adrian Goff are quality defenders.
Utility players Daniel Rogers and Kurt
Brown together with Coach Lindsay
Wilson play anywhere they are
strategically placed and Nathan Chiera is
a dangerous rover especially around
goals. Zac Indich after missing a place in
the final twenty two in last years
premiership team has lifted his playing
performances and Jake Mobilia is a new
addition to the team by supplying some
muscle power to the contest. Ruckman
Dean Shore is available most weekends
despite his work roster and if he
continues to work on his goal kicking
skills his value to the reserves team will
be further improved. Waroona Reserves
just need to maintain third spot on the
premiership table and to peak at the right
time similar to 2012& 2014 seasons.
Veteran Troy Purser and Matt Mortimer if
not required for League Squad duties will
give the team a tough attitude which is
necessary to win finals football. Waroona
League Squad is still aiming to finish as
minor premiers after starting the season
with a 9/3 winning ratio with two losses
to Halls Head and one to South
Mandurah. Both the League Coach
Dean Taylor and Captain Ben Wright are
confident if they play at their best they
are more than capable of achieving that
goal. In the most even league
competition for years five teams are
genuinely in the race for the flag this
year. Injuries and having the best squad
available will have an impact after the
team finished a close third in season
2014. The team misses the marking
power and calmness of key defender
Ryan McKinley but Clay Smith and
Aidan Fotheringhame have been in good
form to compensate for his absence.
New player for season Simon (Nugget)
McMicking has been a revelation this
season and works really hard to lock the
ball in the forward line and bring fellow
forward into the game. Adam Clancy in
the past two weeks has really stepped
up to the plate in the absence of
leading goalkicker Alan( Foxy) Wilson
and his strong hands have been a
problem for opposition defenders to
match up on. ”Clanger” if he is unable
to mark will bring the ball to the
ground and roving players like Alfred
Angi, Justin Giumelli and Maxie
Gardiner are playing that role strong
in the past three weeks. Midfield Ben
Wright, Courtney Lakay and Jayden
Caratti give Waroona many clearance
opportunities and Ben Mathews
Herald and Jayden Derosa lots of run
on the outside from the wing position.
Mat Thomas celebrated his 150th
League game on Saturday night
versus the “Stangers” and he has
gained a new lease of life running
straight through from the half backline
and long kicks to advantage. Despite
the cold ,dewy conditions he took
another screamer on Saturday night
similar to a couple of Grand Final
performances a few years ago. Chad
Peters returned from a long lay off
from an ankle injury and he should
gain match fitness as well as value to
the team as a hard, tackling defender.
Liam Thomas is enjoying playing off a
half back flank rather than the
restricted back pocket role and Eli
Smith despite a Bali two week break
greatly improves the team “hard ball”
gets which lifts the team. Utility player
Rhett Mason has been promoted to
the leadership group this year and his
versatility to the team is second to
none despite incurring a couple of
injuries to date. June the 30th the final
clearance date is only two days away
if the recruitment staff are able to
bolster the team depth to match
teams like Halls Head who have not
left the cheque book in the back
pocket in an endeavour to win their
first premiership. Centrals spent big $
in 2014 but it is not sustainable and
locals miss out on playing a game of
football for their home town. Waroona
Football Club is very fortunate to have
quality local players that have played
at a higher level and a promising band
of colts coming through the system. A
great example is Courtney Lakay who
played his 200th League game for
Waroona a few weeks ago and he
could have left to play elsewhere but
wished to play with his mates Benny
and Mat. In his original home town.
Waroona Demons worked hard as a
team unit to win four flags in a row
and they are right in the mix for 2015
with a little bit of luck and application.
- Forward Pocket
JULY 2015 Page 34
Waroona Poultry Club
Waroona Poultry Club is conducting an
open bird show at Waroona Show
Grounds on Sunday July 12th. Birds to
be caged between 7.00am- 9.00am so
judging can commence at 9.30 am.
Visitors welcome after midday to view
the exhibits and presentations
scheduled for 2.00pm. Membership for
Seniors is just $10 with Juniors (4-16
years) just $5.New members are most
welcome. Feature Breed for the Open
Bird Show is Leghorn with sashes
sponsored by the Leghorn Club of
Australia. Waroona Poultry Club
members were prominent at the recent
young bird show conducted by Harvey
Poultry Club. 240 exhibits were received
with entries coming from as far away as
Merredin and as far south as Augusta.
Rona Manns won 8 first prizes and 1
second prize from nine entries,
President Laurie Snell two seconds
from four entries and Ken Landwehr
Two first prizes and four seconds from
eight entries. Results in itself
demonstrate the quality of local show
birds match those from other areas. A
lot of preparation goes into showing
birds which is an enjoyable hobby for
both exhibitors and patrons to enjoy.
Chief Steward for the open bird show is
former President John Kennington and
schedules can be obtained from Kath
Slater on 0468 410 520
LEAGUE
P
W
L
D
F
A
%
PTS
1
S’th Mandurah
12
10
2
0
1401
780
179.62
40
2
Halls Head
12
9
3
0
1118
719
155.49
36
3
Waroona
12
9
3
0
1031
741
139.14
36
4
Pinjarra
12
7
5
0
951
703
135.28
28
5
Baldivis
12
7
5
0
1045
924
113.10
28
6
Rockingham
12
2
10
0
705
1106
63.74
8
7
Centrals
12
2
10
0
809
1384
58.45
8
8
Mandurah
12
2
10
0
704
1407
50.04
8
RESERVES
1
S’th Mandurah
12
12
0
0
1036
372
278.49
48
2
Baldivis
12
10
2
0
1183
426
277.70
40
3
Waroona
12
8
4
0
841
497
169.22
32
4
Halls Head
12
7
5
0
852
516
165.12
28
5
Pinjarra
12
5
7
0
784
729
107.54
20
6
Rockingham
12
3
9
0
487
1051
46.34
12
7
Centrals
12
2
10
0
290
1267
22.89
8
8
Mandurah
12
1
11
0
389
1004
38.75
4
COLTS
1
Waroona
12
11
1
0
1052
630
166.98
44
2
S’th Mandurah
12
9
2
1
1031
578
178.37
38
3
Halls Head
12
8
4
0
850
499
170.34
32
4
Baldivis
12
6
6
0
869
626
138.82
24
5
Rockingham
12
5
7
0
777
729
106.58
20
6
Pinjarra
12
4
7
1
557
933
59.70
18
7
Mandurah
12
4
8
0
823
811
101.48
16
8
Centrals
12
0
12
0
294
1447
20.32
0
JULY 2015 Page 35
The Bowling Club Bulletin
As the new financial
year is about to
start, the Club’s
primary focus again
this year is to
continue to raise
funds to replace the
second green with a synthetic one.
We are hard at work looking at every
available opportunity to apply for
funding grants as well as planning
social functions to raise our own
revenue. We are only about a third of
the way there so still have a long way
to go.
One of our biggest money spinners
throughout the year is the annual
Darts Carnival organised by Wally
and June Maughan, which took place
on the weekend of 20th / 21st June.
16 clubs from places as far away as
Albany and Mt Barker plus teams
from the southern suburbs of Perth
took part and brought 96 visitors, not
only to the bowling club but to the
town in general. The Club’s loyal and
willing group of volunteers manned
both the kitchen and the bar for what
turned out to be an extremely busy
weekend and we are forever grateful
and lucky to have such a dedicated
group of hard working men and
women. Takings were down a little on
last year due to a couple of teams
being missing this year but we still
generated a healthy amount towards
the new green.
The Blue Division winners on
Saturday were the Mandurah
“Legends” with Waroona locals “Boots
and All” second and Harvey third.
The White Division winners were local
side “ Big Kev’s Killers” followed by Mt
Barker’s “Duffy’s Nuts”, second and
Gosnell’s ‘K9”, third. The prizes for
biggest peg outs were Phil Basley
(Men’s) and Shirley Corker
(Women’s) on Saturday and on
Sunday, Sharon Charchalis (Women’s
and the legendary Larry Fanto
(Men’s) who not only got 16 peg outs
out of a possible 21 but also got the
highest peg out for men in the entire
White division.
One of the major news items in June
was that the ever-reliable Mike
Whitney won the CLUBS W.A.
Volunteer of the Year award at
Burswood on 13th June. The award is
well deserved as Mike not only looks
after the gaming machines, runs the
Thursday afternoon “Scroungers” and
the Wednesday night Community
bowls program in the summer but has
also been running the bar in the
absence of regular John Hill, as well
as buying supplies and keeping the
bar stocked plus working virtually
every Friday Social night. It’s a
wonder that he hasn’t moved his bed
in to the club although I’m sure that
wife, Pam would have something to
say about that. WELL DONE MIKE!
The Plaque will be hung at the Club
Mike wasn’t at the presentation, so
Club President Ted Russell received
the Club Plus Award for Excellence
Waroona Tool Sharpening
Simply a cut above the rest!!!
Stuart McLellan
Sharpening most tools and equipment
“ NEWS we now have the latest American clipper
blade sharpener, so bring us all your clipper blades”
50 South West Highway
Waroona 6215
PH: 0468 409 386
[email protected]
on his behalf. Also Club Treasurer
Adrienne Bellairs received a
Volunteer Contribution Award.
Mike Whitney and Adrienne Bellairs
Below representing our Club Ted and
wife Margaret, Adrienne and Kevin
and Eileen McDonald, pictured after
receiving the awards
The Saturday afternoon “Meat Pack”
competition is now underway every
Saturday afternoons at 1pm with
teams of triples competing for the
yummy packs of steak, sausages and
chicken. And if you want to start
playing bowls, you can always come
along to our Thursday afternoon
“Scroungers” at 2.15pm. Anybody can
join in no matter how inexperienced
they are. It’s a great way of meeting
people and the club is always looking
for new members so come and have
a go!!
CLUB SECRETARY JOHN CLARE
CONCRETE
NORCON WA Pty Ltd
Phil 0427 272 748
Driveways
Patios
Formwork
Reo-Fixing
Sawing
Drilling
www.norconwa.com.au
JULY 2015 Page 36
FOR SALE
CLASSIFIED ADS
Jayco Freedom Pop-top caravan
2001 16ft fitted with airconditioner.
Excellent condition price negotiable,
please ring - 97331018
They are Free ( For goods to
the value of $5,000)
FOR SALE
YAMAHA ELECTRONIC ORGAN –
GREAT FOR A BEGINNER
Model: Yamaha Electrone. Includes
stool, and books.
Excellent condition. $50.
Phone. 9733 1388
FOR SALE
Good quality 3 piece Fireplace set
$40
Cane picnic case includes fitted
plates and cutlery strapped in
compartments. As new. Never been
used. $40
Large Punch Bowl set – beautifully
decorated glass with 12 glass cups
which fit around the bowl on clips.
New been used – as new $30
Round dart thick smoked blass table.
4ft round in excellent condition and
good quality. $250
Phone 97332516
ITEMS FOR SALE
Phone 97333440 or 0419831786 for
the following
2 Bikes one a Racer $100 each ono
Ladies assorted shoes sizes 6-9 $5
per pair
Set of 2 Bongo Drums $80 ono
SCRAPBOOKING MATERIALS –
Albums,
Pages, Papers, Cutters, Corner
Rounder, Packs
and more. $150 the lot or negotiable.
Babies and Toddlers, socks, bootees,
shoes various prices
Phone as above for details.
FOR SALE
Gas Copper With Stand
$50.00
Ph: 9739 1383
.Harvey
Medical Group
Waroona
NEW LOCATION
Unit 6-9, 22 Fouracre Street
Waroona.(Next to the hotel)
Now open 5 Days
Monday - Friday
8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturdays by Appointment
Ph: 9733 3007
Or Harvey Branch 9729 1600
Registered Nurse available
Tuesdays
For Pap Smears, Care
Plans,
Health Assessments and
Diabetic Care Plans.
Please ask reception for
further details.