November 2013 - Augusta Community Resource Centre

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November 2013 - Augusta Community Resource Centre
The
Pelican Post
Augusta - Alexandra Bridge - East Augusta - Deepdene - Flinders Bay
Hamelin Bay - Karridale - Kudardup - Nillup - Scott River - Warner Glen
Published & printed by the Augusta Community Resource Centre
Vol: 12 Issue 6 November 2013
Distributed Free to the Community
25th Annual Spring Show A Blooming Success
Full report on page 23
Colour edition of The Pelican Post available online at www.augusta.crc.net.au
November 2013
Pelican Post 1
N EW BA NNE RS IN K AR R I D A LE TO
E NTI CE V ISITO RS TO A U GU S TA
SHAMYNKA ROKYLLE
It is nearly a year since the passing of
Shamynka Rokylle, whose paintings
have been exhibited for some time in
the Blue Room of the Augusta CRC.
Shamynka expressed the wish that
her ashes be scattered in the waters
off Cape Leeuwin. Friends, along
with members of the public, are
advised that an informal ceremony,
in memory of Shamynka, will be
held at Lighthouse Bay on Friday 8th
November at 4.00pm.
One of the eyecatching banners viewed when heading south
The Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA) has initiated and
constructed two huge new banners in Karridale, to attract visitors to Augusta and
surrounding areas.
Showcasing stunning images of Augusta and Cape Leeuwin, the banners have
been placed on the old service station building on the north-east corner of the
highway at the intersection of Brockman and Bussell Highways.
One banner is targeted at traffic coming from Margaret River, and the other faces
traffic approaching from Brockman Highway. The key message on the banners
is “Experience Amazing Augusta – only 10 minutes away”.
AMRTA Chief Executive Officer Pip Close said that the
banners, initiated by the AMRTA’s Brand Manager Simon
Latchford, were a fantastic idea. “The Karridale intersection
is an important point at which visitors make the decision
to either head to Augusta, Margaret River or in an easterly
direction to Pemberton or Nannup,” said Ms Close. “We
wanted to give visitors a visual display of how beautiful
Augusta is and the range of experiences available if they just
head 10 minutes down the road.”
“Augusta and Cape Leeuwin are spectacular destinations and
it’s imperative to remind people of that – the banners help to
prompt the driver to just make that short detour if they hadn’t
planned to visit already,” said Ms Close.
Local business owner and Augusta resident Eion Lindsay
said he was delighted with the AMRTA’s initiative. “The
banners are a great invitation to all – we are really pleased
with the AMRTA’s efforts to show off the area in and around
Augusta,” said Mr Lindsay. “It’s a prominent intersection and
we really expect the banners to make a significant difference
by encouraging visitors to just pop down and check out
beautiful Augusta, which is only 10 minutes away.”
The AMRTA operates Augusta and Margaret River Visitor
Centres, as well as Jewel, Lake, Mammoth and Moondyne
Caves and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. The AMRTA is a
self-funded, not-for-profit, membership based association.
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Shamynka Rokylle
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November 2013
ARGUABLY AUGUSTA’S FIRST CALENDAR
There’s been a fair bit of talk over the
years that Augusta should have its own
locally produced calendar ... and it’s
happened!
Jan Gathe’s Augusta’s Calendar 2014
was recently launched at a lunchtime
function held at the Lions Blackwood
Avenue bookshop.
Although the date notations include the
mandatory public and school holidays,
the calendar has a distinct focus on the
local, including occasions like the River
Festival, Whale Song, International
Lighthouse Weekend, Spring Show
– even the dates for the regular Town
Markets are noted.
Thirteen
whimsical
watercolour
paintings (including the cover image
pictured below) depict some of the
iconic and much loved locations in and
around Augusta.
On each page of Augusta’s Calendar
2014, a concise history of the town
is listed with the arrival of the first
settlers in 1830 right up to the recent
installation of the Wall of Faces.
In the meantime,
Leeuwin
Lions
are pleased that
the bookshop has
taken on this new
persona; a venue
for
publication
launchings,
a
meeting place and
perhaps in the
future - an artists’
workshop.
Jan Gathe launches the calendar at the Lions Bookshop
The deadline for
submissions to
the Pelican Post
is the 25th of
each month. Late
submissions will
not be accepted.
Watch this space!
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BAS Agent Services
Votes are in on Local
Elections
The votes are in on the Shire of Augusta
Margaret River’s local elections with
the councillors for four seats across the
three wards now determined.
“It’s fantastic to see we have such an
engaged and passionate community. I
look forward to working with the new
Council and implementing the priorities
and resolutions they determine on
behalf of all residents and ratepayers.”
Returned voting packages:
Leeuwin Ward 43.49%
Margaret River Ward 32.32%
North Ward 38.37%
The winning candidates are:
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provided through Etax Local inc Individual,
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Leeuwin Ward:
Town Ward:
North Ward:
North Ward:
Kim Hastie
Felicity Haynes
Ian Earl
Kylie Kennaugh
These members will be elected to serve
on Council for a period of four years
until October 2017.
They join existing councillors Michael
Smart (Leeuwin Ward), Neville Veitch
(Town Ward) and Lyn Serventy (North
Ward) whose terms expire in 2015.
Donna Adams MICB
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Shire of Augusta Margaret River Chief
Executive Officer Gary Evershed
thanked residents and ratepayers who
participated in the elections. “We had
an excellent turnout across all wards,
well above the State average,” he said.
The winning candidates were officially
sworn in at the Special Meeting of
Council on the 23rd October.
During the meeting, the new full
Council elected Mike Smart to the
position of Shire President over Ian
Earl with 5 votes to to 2. Lyn Serventy
was elected Deputy Shire President,
over Councillor Earl (the only other
nominee for both positions), with a
vote count of 4 to 3.
For more detailed information on
the Augusta-Margaret River Shire
Council elections, or to view results
from around the State, refer to www.
elections.wa.gov.au
Time for a Facelift?
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November 2013
Low Attendance at Bushfire Ready Street Meet
Calling all 'gals' of the Red and Purple
persuasion! Join your Hatter sisters on
Friday 22nd November at 12.15pm
for lunch at the Boranup Cafe Gallery
7981 Caves Rd Forest Grove.
The Cafe is now operated by Cindy
Watterson from Augusta, who
welcomes everyone warmly with
great hospitality and delicious food
in beautiful surrounds. The menu is
sure to tempt and appeal to all.
After lunch and the usual chitter
chatter for which we are well noted,
take a stroll through the Gallery with
its wonderful array of art works,
stunning furniture and very unusual
pieces of sculpture.
Then leisurely drive along Caves
Rd
through the towering Karri
trees to Hamelin Bay. Enjoy an
iced confection of your fancy while
admiring the beauty and vast expanses
of the bay then take a slow trip back
to our beautiful Augusta.
RSVP no later than Monday 18th
November to allow confirmation of
numbers for the Cafe.
Hatty hugs until next we meet.
Maggie the Red 97580430 or
Lady Helen of Alicante 97580631
November 2013
To end Bushfire Action Week a Bushfire
Ready Street Meet was held at the Augusta
Community Resource Centre on Sunday
27th. The event was well attended by
local Volunteer Bushfire fighters, Augusta
Fire & Rescue and Street Coordinators.
Unfortunately the number of community
members who attended this year’s event
was below expectations.
From the attendance, we can only assume
that the community of Augusta and
Districts is well prepared for the bush fire
season in that they already have a bushfire
survival plan, have prepared an emergency
kit and understand emergency warnings
and bushfire alerts. This is great news!
If you are among those who are unsure
on any of the above, please do not
hesitate to contact your local BushFire
Ready Facilitator, Georgina Thiele on
0417998461
Street coordinators, fire-fighters and the
acting chief Fire Control Officer spoke
to those community members who did
attend. They were instructed on preparing
their properties, themselves their families
and their pets.
Fire crews were able to network and
discuss additional tools to assist them with
fire fighting and improving safety for firefighters.
Three vehicles were on site, Molloy
Islands 2.4, Karridale’s Light Tanker and
the Augusta Fire & Rescue truck which
provided locals with a closer look at the
size of these vehicles. They could then
better assess the suitability and access to
their properties.
Local businesses supported this event
by donating food and drinks and we are
very grateful for their support. Thank you
to Augusta Bakery, Augusta Butchers,
Augusta IGA and the Augusta CRC for
your generosity and support.
Georgina Thiele
Jarrod Brindley diplays a range of typical
emergency bushfire supplies
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Community Notices
Community Notices
For general freight and
small parcel handling
CIVIC PARK GOLF
CLUB AUGUSTA Inc.
Leeuwin Aged Units
Management Committee
Perth - Augusta
Augusta - Perth
Civic Park Sporting Complex
Allnutt Terrace, Augusta, 6290
(PO Box 358)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
Phone Bandit
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
LESSER HALL, ALLNUTT
TERRACE, AUGUSTA WA
2.45 PM.
All interested persons are
welcome to attend.
For any further information contact
the secretary Jan White 9758 0239
AUGUSTA CROQUET
CLUB
We cordially invite past and present
members to an informal luncheon
to celebrate 25 years as a Club and
to enjoy some Christmas spirit.
Saturday 7th December 2013
12.30pm at the club rooms
Allnutt Terrace, Augusta
Lunch supplied, BYO
RSVP – Jan (08) 9758 0239
by Tuesday 3rd December.
CAN YOU HELP?
For many years I have organised the
Daffodil Day stall at the end of August
to raise funds for Cancer Research.
I am looking for someone to take over
this task and am prepared to help with
obtaining the fresh flowers to sell at
the stall.
If you would be prepared to do this
please contact me on 9758 6460.
Many thanks,
Betty-Anne Jeffery.
AUGUSTA C.W.A.
Thursday 21st November at
5pm in the Ambulance Rooms at
Donovan Street.
All interested persons are welcome.
Judy Childs
Secretary/Treasurer
6 Pelican Post
COURIER SERVICE
Agent for:
This is an opportunity to join in
what can only be described as “a life
changing experience”.
Interested persons can contact me on
9758 0203 or email:
[email protected]
Don Hosken.
Lions Club of Leeuwin Inc.
The Red Cross Shop
Customer Satisfaction Survey draw
results. The lucky winner was Bree
Taylor. Congratulations Bree on
winning the $50 voucher to spend in
the shop.
The shop is looking very organised
and colourful, with Summer clothing
arrivals on display. A great effort by
all the Ladies who volunteer.
Just a reminder that the Unit Meeting
is on the 12th November and the
Competition is a Crystal item.
Shirley Shephard (Sec/Tres)
Leeuwin Ward Electors
Jan Linto C.W.A.
Augusta President
0422 897 027
S.T.S. LEEUWIN VOYAGE
OPPORTUNITY
The Leeuwin Lions Club will support
three local young people, aged
between 14 and 25, to take part in
voyages aboard the Sail Training Ship
LEEUWIN in late 2013 or early 2014.
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Kings Park Fashions are unable to
come to Augusta this year.
Sorry,
Pick-up & Delivery
Thank you for your support at the
recent local government elections.
If you require assistance with local
government matters please contact me
on 0455022393
Kim Hastie.
Obituaries
JAMES, Valerie Frances (Val)
Passed away peacefully at Augusta
Hospital 22/10/2013 loving wife of
Vic, mother to Dale, Michelle, Lyndel
and Ian and grandmother of six.
Thank you to the Augusta Hospital staff
for caring for us all during this time.
JAMES, Valerie Frances (Val)
Our deepest sympathy to Vic and family
on the passing of Val, her support over
many years as an auxilliary member
will be cherished, may her light shine
upon us all.
East Augusta
Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade.
November 2013
Think Fast to Fight Stroke
By John Bell
Earlier this year, statistics released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showed that, over
the past 30 years, deaths from stroke have reduced by around 70%. That’s the good news; but the
news is not all good. Whilst death rates have fallen, the actual number of strokes has risen.
This year Australians will suffer more than 60,000 new and recurrent strokes – that’s one stroke every
10 minutes. Statistics indicate that one in five people having a first ever stroke will die within a month
and one in three die within a year. There is a stroke death in Australia every hour.
Yet, early action can save many of these lives.
A stroke (also occasionally called a cerebrovascular accident) is the death of brain tissue resulting from
lack of blood flow and insufficient oxygen to the brain. Another type of stroke (a cerebral haemorrhage)
is caused by bleeding into brain tissue.
The signs of stroke could be any one or combination of the following: weakness or numbness, or
paralysis – in the face, arm or leg; difficulty speaking or understanding; dizziness; sudden loss of
vision; difficulty swallowing or sudden and severe headache. These signs may last only a few minutes
or may last for several hours and then disappear; but they are often a warning of an impending stroke
and must never be ignored.
Stroke is a medical emergency. If you experience the signs of stroke or see them in someone else,
seek immediate medical attention. Prompt action can prevent further damage to the brain and help
make a better recovery.
During the recent National Stroke Week the message coming from the Stroke Foundation was to
think FAST. Using the FAST test involves asking yourself three simple questions about the person you
suspect might be in danger – and then acting quickly:
•
FACE – check their face, has the mouth drooped?
•
ARMS – can they lift both arms?
•
SPEECH – is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
•
TIME – time is critical. If you see any of the above signs, call 000 immediately.
The risk of stroke is influenced by a number of factors: as we get older the risk is greater; men suffer
stroke more often than women; and family history of stroke puts us more at risk. There’s not much we
can do about these issues. However, there are some simple lifestyle changes we can make which will
reduce the risk of stroke and reduce the risk of heart disease, as well.
High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol levels are a major contributing factor to blood vessel
disease which often leads to stroke. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be managed; sometimes
just by sensible attention to diet and exercise; and sometimes by the regular, and usually long term,
use of medicines.
If you do need medicines to lower your blood pressure, the possibility is that they will need to be taken
forever. Sometimes that is difficult to accept; especially when, in all likelihood, there are no noticeable
symptoms of the blood pressure being raised. In fact, occasionally the medicines themselves have
unwanted effects. They may make you feel drowsy, dizzy or nauseated. If side effects with your blood
pressure medicines do occur, you should tell your doctor and pharmacist.
There are several other factors, too, which make stroke more likely – smoking, being overweight,
having uncontrolled diabetes or having an irregular pulse (known as atrial fibrillation or AF).
November 2013
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CASUAL SUPPORT
WORKERS REQUIRED
Augusta MPS (Hospital) is currently
recruiting for casual support workers
for the community sector.
Within this role you will be trained
and supported to work across
all areas within the Home and
Community Care (HACC). We
are also looking for people who are
interested in working with people
with disabilities and people who
have an F class licence to drive the
HACC bus.
Certificate III in Aged Care is
desirable but not essential as there are
many different work opportunities
within HACC and the Multi Purpose
Health Service.
We encourage anyone to apply and
please make arrangements to come
in for a chat by phoning Georgina
Thiele on 97583203.
Should you require any further
information or would like to arrange
a time to come in, please call on the
above number.
PROPERTY FOUND
Bicycle in bushland near the industrial
area. Blue & Yellow Huffy Crusade
Dubl-Shok Phone: 9758 0224
Keys on 'Hyundai Hopman Cup' cord.
Found near 60 km sign on Bussell
Hwy, Augusta (North entry to town)
Contact Augusta Police Station
The Uniting Church, Augusta
A BIG THANKYOU to all the stall
holders and the wider community for
their support of our Car Boot Sale
on Saturday. It was a great success
and we advise that the winner of the
‘Guess the Number’ Santa competition
was Judy from Collie. 1st Prize in the
‘Wonder Cushions’ raffle was Paul
from Banjo’s Home Improvements
and 2nd Prize Shirley Prohoroff.
You may be interested to know a
little about us. Cathie Lambert, the
minister for Augusta and Margaret
River churches, lives in Margaret
River with her husband and 2 children.
The Margaret River congregation
assist with a wide range of community
activities including playgroup, kids
club for primary students and a
special quarterly interactive family
church service which includes a meal.
The Augusta church community has
provided morning tea [T-Chat] for
seniors for 13 years. We also assist
families in need and Cathie has run
a meditation and Mandala making
session here on a monthly basis
throughout this year. School chaplains
and the mentoring program in schools
are two further areas that receive our
support.
On a state and national level our
churches support a number of projects
which provide numerous services
in rural and remote Australia, and
assistance with other programs in areas
such as mental health, people with
disabilities, and crisis care. For more
information you can contact Cathie on
0448730355.
TERRY REDMAN MLA
Member for Warren-Blackwood
Minister for Training & Workplace Development;
Water; Housing
Invitation To River
Report Launch
Members of the Augusta community
are invited to the launch of a new report
‘Revisiting the Blackwood River and
Hardy Inlet – 40 years of change’, by
Minister Terry Redman MLA at the
Augusta Hotel on 22 November this
year. There will be a cuppa at 10.00
am and the launch will start at 10.30.
Morning tea will be served following the
launch, enabling everyone to network
and ask questions.
This important review has been
produced by the Ernest Hodgkin Trust
for Estuary Education and Research
to celebrate the work and inspiration
of Ernest Pearse Hodgkin (1908 –
1998), nearly 40 years after the first
comprehensive study of an estuary and
its catchments, the Blackwood Hardy in
1974 – 1975.
The report of this seminal study was
published in 1978 and became the
blueprint for all of the following estuary
and catchment studies, including the
world renowned work on the Peel Harvey
system, which led to construction of the
Dawesville Channel in 1996.
Revisiting the Blackwood River and
Hardy Inlet brings together most of the
research and management actions that
have been done since the first study, to
show how the estuary has responded
to the changes that have occurred. It
complements more recent work by the
Government through the Department
of Water in preparing Water Quality
Improvement Plans for the Scott and
Blackwood Rivers.
The review covers the history from
the 1970s, a detailed description of the
larger catchments and their influence,
the physical and biological aspects of
the estuary and finishes with an epilogue
looking to future management of this
precious and beautiful waterway.
Please contact me if I can assist you, your
family, or your community group in any way
Anne Brearley, the author, will
summarise the review as part of the
launch and she and others involved
in the studies over the years will be
available to answer questions during
morning tea.
Freecall: 1800 644 811
Tel: 9851 1544
Please feel free to ring Bruce Hamilton
on 0419 946 545 if you have any
questions or want further information.
Your local member in the
Parliament of Western Australia
8 Pelican Post
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 9851 1912
November 2013
Wildflower Rainbows
The wild weather of the last month has been brightened by
some beautiful rainbows arching across Augusta’s sky. And
at last the wildflowers are starting to make the bush more
colourful too.
The PURPLE of Native Wisteria (Hardenbergia comptoniana)
and four species of Hovea was the first colour to herald spring.
This was closely followed by the WHITE of Old Man’s Beard
(Clematis aristata) which together with the Wisteria made a
spectacular display as they scrambled over shrubs and trees.
Then the YELLOW of seven species of Guinea Flower
really brightened the bush. The best known of these; the most
common and with the longest flowering period is the Yellow
Buttercup (Hibbertia hypericoides). But the brightest yellow
is that of another favourite - The Prickly Moses (Acacia
pulchella) which is just starting to flower, its fluffy balls
somewhat battered by the rain. nine other species of wattle are
also in flower.
The cheerful ORANGES and REDS mainly come from the
sixteen species of Peas flowering at this time of the year. Most
are shrubs; two are ground creepers and two are climbers. The
Coral Vine (Kennedia coccinea) is probably the best known
because its many heads of flamboyantly coloured flowers
enliven the vegetation of our dunes, woodlands and forests.
In contrast the other climber, the Augusta Kennedia (K.lateritia)
which has even larger heads of flowers is very rare. It grows
naturally in only two locations; one near the boat harbour; the
other in town.
The very first PINK flowers are now adding this pigment
to the bush palette: Pepper and Salt (Philotheca spicata)
Rose Banjine (Pimelea rosea), 5 species of Thomasia and 6
species of Boronia. Along the coast the large-flowered Pigface
(Carpobrotus virescens) are starting to open, as are the much
smaller-flowered Pimelea ferruginea. Though the individual
all bright pink flowers are small there are many per head and
many heads per plant extending as far north as Dongara and
as far east as Israelite Bay. The beauty and resilience of plants
growing in such harsh environments is truly remarkable.
BLUE is the one colour that has not as yet had much of
a showing - either in the sky or the bush. Two very small
flowered herbs - the Blue Squill (Chamaescilla corymbosa)
and Blind Grass (Stypandra
glauca) can occasionally be
seen. The Australian Bluebell
(Sollya heterophylla) may be in
flower but it is not always blue!
The best blue is that of the
Morning Iris (Orthrosanthus
polystachyus) which flowers
from late spring to early
summer. They are a beautiful
sky-blue; something most
Augustans are looking forward
to seeing after this very wet,
very grey-skied winter!
J Gathe
November 2013
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Applications are invited for a Junior or Senior Business
Trainee Commencing November 2013.
We are seeking a person who is well presented and keen to commit to a
traineeship for a period of 12 months (full time) or 18 months (part time),
during which time the successful applicant will be trained in a wide range of
business activities in a busy office environment.
Interested persons can obtain an Application Package by contacting
Russell Simpson or Georgina Thiele at the Augusta CRC on 9758 0002.
Written applications addressing the selection criteria must be submitted to
Paul Sofilas, president Augusta CRC by Friday 15th Nov 2013, either by
posting to
PO Box 269 AUGUSTA 6290
or deliver to the Augusta CRC,
66 Allnuttt Terrace AUGUSTA WA
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Augusta CRC
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“FORREST MEANDERINGS” ART EXHIBITION by Leonie McFaull with Jan Gathe’s Augusta Watercolours
Augusta Community Resource Centre, 66 AllnuƩ Terrace.
Friday 29th November
Opening 6—7.30pm
ConƟnues unƟl 13th Nov 2013
10am—2pm 1st Weekend only
9am—5pm Weekdays
Free Entry
AUGUSTA ART CLUB EXHIBITION
At the Community Resource Centre
Date:
Commencing Friday 8th November with a Welcome AŌernoon Tea
Ends Friday 22nd November
Times: Open 10am — 2pm 1st weekend only
9am — 5pm weekdays
44 new and retrospecƟve works for sale.
“We are looking forward to seeing our works hanging in the Blue room at
The Community Resource Centre, it’s a lovely space, with good light and
It’s always exciƟng to see how the painƟngs interact with each other.”
66 AllnuƩ Terrace, Augusta.
10 Pelican Post
Free entry.
Local artists Laura Easton, Wendy Strucelj
and Bev Schroder
Works for sale!
November 2013
Karridale Hall Presents
The Firemans Ball
The Karridale Hall Management Committee has organised a
Firemans Ball at the Karridale Hall on Saturday November 23
from 7:30 till late.
After a couple of years of slumber, and a refurbishment, the
Karridale Hall is reopening with a Red Hot night of Classic Rock
Dance music.
The Firemans Ball is a fund raiser for the Karridale & Kudardup
Bush Fire Brigades and the Karridale Hall. This will be a great
opportunity for you to meet the BFB members that may be
protecting your life and property this summer, before what is
shaping up to be one of the worst bush fire seasons for many
years. The next time you see them they may be covered in ash and
smoke and not really ready to chat!
Kick off the Bush Fire Season with a night of
Classic Rock Dance Music!
A fund Raiser for the Karridale & Kudardup Bush Fire
Brigades & the Karridale Hall Restoration
7:30pm Saturday 23rd November
Karridale Hall - Chapman Rd
Featuring Bunbury Band Little Miss
& The Blackwood Dance Company
Dress: Smart, Casual or Fancy
Wear something Fire Engine Red!
$40 Per Ticket
Tickets from the Karridale Crossroads Store or Limited Tickets at the Door
Licensed Bar Available
BYO Supper plate
Entertainment for the night will be live Classic Rock Dance
Music by Bunbury band Little Miss and the Blackwood Dance
Company will be on the dance floor showing us their sizzling hot
dance moves. Dress code for the night is Smart, Casual or Fancy.
Wear something Fire Engine Red! Prizes on the night for best
dressed and best dancer.
Leeuwin Lions will operate a licenced bar and people are asked to
bring their own supper plate. There will be a complimentary glass
of sparkling wine on arrival and tea and coffee available.
Tickets at $40 will be on sale from Friday 18th October from the
Karridale Crossroads Store. There will be limited door sales on
the night but, as numbers at the Hall are limited, we suggest that
tickets be bought early.
A shuttle bus will run between Karridale Hall, Alexandra Bridge
Hall and Augusta. Ring 0419 931 723 for details and bookings.
Shuttle bus to Augusta & Alexandra Bridge. Bookings 0419 931723
Please come along for a great night of dancing and entertainment
and support your local volunteer Bush Fire Brigades.
Winning Pairs Results:
September 30th. 2013
Merione Wilson and
Graham Shearwood
October 14th. 2013
Pat Dennis and Mary Whittall
October 21st. 2013
Ann Flavell and Jocelyn Chipper
Merione Wilson and Graham
Shearwood
(Formerly Calabrese Earthmoving)
November 2013
Graham Shearwood
for the Augusta Bridge Club
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Golf Report
October 2013
With two thirds
of spring gone we
are slowly leaving
winter behind and
starting to experience longer days and see more of the sun.
Let’s hope our coming summer does not follow the present
pattern of the east coast.
The best score for the month to date was the 22 stableford
points by Kent Kingdon on Friday 18th.
Winners so far:- Jim Swarbrick, Trevor Rogers, Brian
Bowden, Peter Compton, Peter Austin, Kent Kingdon,
Mal Williamson and Tom Payne. Tuesday 29th missed the
publication deadline.
Local Rule; 3. If after taking a preferred lie on the fairway
being played, the ball moves and the player is not deemed
to have caused the ball to move, then the ball must be
played from its new position even if this position is nearer
the hole.
4. If after a preferred lie is taken the ball moves and the
player is responsible for the ball moving, then under penalty
of one stroke the player must replace the ball in its original
preferred position. If it is not replaced, then a penalty of
two strokes is applicable.
Trevor Rogers.
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November 2013
COMMENDATION
AWARDS
Congratulations to the
following students for
receiving a Commendation
Award recently:
Olivia Adams (Kindy),
Georgia Nagaiya (Year 3),
Jesse Adams (Year 6),
Kiara Stevens (Year 6),
Riley Hughes (PP), Lucy
Clarke (Year 2), Lila
Whisson (Year 2), Campbell Muir (Year 3), Hayley Muller
(Year 3) Callum Wood (Year 4), Finn Whisson (Year 4),
Vincent Lambin-Noiret (Year 4) Oliver Clarke (Year 4),
Maya Robinson (Year 5) and Max Adams (Year 5).
MERIT CERTIFICATES
Congratulations to the following students who received
a merit certificate at assemblies recently. Logan Payne,
Hannah Bassanelli, Brody Payne, Abbey Galvin, Kayla
Collett, Sydney Payne, Keelan Head, and Blair Collison,
Riley Hughes, Shelby Birch, Jayden James, Karis Thom,
Max Adams, Trent Buckland, Kayla Andrew, and Matthew
Repacholi.
Language awards were presented to Brody Payne and Maya
Robinson.
AN AMAZING BOOK FAIR
Book Fair 2013 was a great success! In fact, this year
eclipsed all Book Fair efforts in the school’s history of Book
Fairs!
We took a whopping $1400 in sales this year, earning $500
in commission. Thank you to everyone who came along and
snapped up a great book! Look out for all the new additions
in the school library soon!
Thank you!
Tammy Tritton - Book Fair Organiser
VIDEO: CHANGES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING
The Minister for Education has produced a short video
message for parents about changes to school funding.
Parents can view the video at:
http://www.premier.wa.gov.au/MINISTERS/PETERCOLLIER/Pages/Video.aspx.
2014 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENT
If you have a child, or know someone who has a child who
was born between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010, then now is
the time to enrol in the Augusta Primary School Kindergarten
program.
Please visit the school office to enrol and bring the child’s
birth certificate and immunisation records.
Parents are urged to enrol their children as soon as possible.
Science Awards were presented to: Cate Williamson, Kayla
Collett and Caitlin Galvin.
POSTER COMPETITION
Our Year 6/7 students have taken part in the statewide designa-poster competition, 'Healthy Body, Healthy Mind'. The
competition aimed to help promote 'Mental Health Week'.
Huge congratulations go to Djarrly Robertson who submitted
a successful entry! Djarrly's artwork has been printed onto
postcards, which was used during Mental Health Week (6 –
13 October). Mental Health Week is a national event and is
held every October to coincide with World Mental Health
Day (10th October).
Djarrly Robertson proudly displays her successful entry
November 2013
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Seniors Month — November 2013
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River would like to invite all seniors to this month’s activities!
WEEK 1
WEEK 3
Get Ready! Session
Living Longer Living Stronger
An opportunity for seniors to learn how to prepare
an emergency plan and household kit.
Date:
Wednesday 6 November
Time:
2.30pm—4pm
Place:
Council Chambers, Wallcliffe Rd,
Margaret River
Cost:
FREE! Includes afternoon tea
RSVP:
Katie Taylor on 9780 5233 or at
[email protected]
Try this popular gym program designed specifically for
seniors.
Date:
Tuesday 19 November
Time:
7.30am—8.30am
Place:
Margaret River Recreation Centre
Cost:
FREE!
Bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothing.
RSVP:
Not required. Come and have a go!
Stay On Your Feet Expo
Try this popular gym program designed specifically for
seniors.
Date:
Friday 22 November
Time:
1pm—3pm
Place:
Margaret River Recreation Centre
Cost:
FREE!
Bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothing.
RSVP:
Not required. Come and have a go!
Meet and talk to allied health professionals.
Date:
Thursday 7 November
Time:
10.30am—2pm
Place:
Council Chambers, Wallcliffe Rd,
Margaret River
Cost:
FREE! Including morning tea, lunch,
afternoon tea, demonstrations,
information, bus shuttle from Augusta
and Cowaramup.
RSVP:
By 5 November to Kristi Head at
[email protected] or on
9780 5625 or for bus and catering
WEEK 2
Connecting Seniors Expo
Connect with clubs, services, organisations, and associations.
Date:
Wednesday 13 November
Time:
10am—12noon
Place:
Quality Inn, Margaret River
Cost:
FREE! Including morning tea and
entertainment
RSVP:
By 8 November to Erin Statz at
[email protected] or on
9780 5239 for bus and catering
Living Longer Living Stronger
WEEK 4
Film screening —The Ride
A screening of an award-winning documentary plus a brief
Q&A session with the film maker and star.
Date:
Wednesday 27 November
Time:
6pm—8pm
Place:
Cultural Centre, MR
Cost:
Free for seniors,
$5 for adults, $2 for students
RSVP:
Not required
FREE BUSES FROM AUGUSTA
AND COWARAMUP FOR EXPOS!
Library services morning tea
Date:
Friday, 15 November 2013
Time:
10am—11am
Place:
Margaret River Library,
Fearn Ave, Margaret River
Cost:
FREE! Includes morning tea
RSVP:
By 12 November to the Library at on
9780 5600 or amrlibrary@amrshire.
wa.gov.au for catering
www.amrshire.wa.gov.au
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November 2013
CHOOSE THE WINNER
Yes. Every punter hopes to do just
that on Melbourne Cup Day. There is
always great joy for those who back
the right horse but only grief for many
more who fail to choose the winner.
And there’s only one winner.
By Anthony Shaffer
Presented by
Every horse will strive to win but
only one will take the lead and
win. Sometimes that horse is a rank
outsider with just a few hopefuls
backing it as a winner.
That’s how it was when Jesus Christ
became the greatest winner of all
time. Very few people recognised
who he was. Only a handful saw his
potential but someone did. No one
recognised him as a sure thing, a cert,
a winner who would be first home,
except one. That one knew he would
not lose the race. That one was God
the Father and Jesus of Nazareth his
Son and our Saviour, was the one who
had his backing.
Jesus Christ, living Lord, is definitely
a cert, a sure thing for any one who
is finding it hard to be a winner. Let
him into your life, let him lead you in
the right places and then follow in his
footsteps. You will never be a loser,
only a winner.
by arrangement with Origin Theatrical, on behalf of
Samuel French Ltd
and in association with
at the
Augusta Hall
Sunday 17th November, 2pm
Tickets from
Augusta Newsagency
or phone Natalie 0438 563 171
$25 per ticket
Limited tickets available at the door
Proudly supported by Chris Garvey, Lawyer
stockerpreston.com.au
He is the ultimate winner. The
trophy is not a shiny yellow cup but
something much more glorious. He
offers eternal life in his Father’s
kingdom to all those who follow him.
When he rose from the grave he was
first past the winning post. God chose
the winner.
Jesus Christ invites all of us to share
in the great race. Don’t miss out.
The prize is big enough for all and all
who accept his invitation have chosen
their winner.
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Pelican Post 15
Lions Peace Poster Winners
Selected
The annual Leeuwin Lions international
Peace Poster competition attracted a
total of 36 entries from the Augusta
and Karridale Primary Schools, setting
a strong challenge for the Lions fiveperson judging panel.
However, after detailed deliberations
the panel selected the best posters as
follows: Karridale - 1st Phoebe Hirsch,
2nd Indii-Rose Doyle, 3rd Kiara
Hopper. Augusta - 1st Lachlan Rees,
2nd Matthew Repacholi, 3rd Brooke
Nelson.
Augusta poster result: (L to R) Brooke Nelson 3rd, Lachlan Rees 1st,
teacher Di Littlewood, Matthew Repacholi 2nd.
The top six posters were displayed at
a major Lions Convention attended
by more than 200 delegates held at
Margaret River over the October 26/27
weekend.
At the Karridale presentation the school
principal, Fiona Cormack paid tribute
to the financial assistance provided by
the Lions for school projects and said
the students enjoyed the challenge of
producing peace posters on the subject
of Our World, Our Future.
At Augusta Primary the Year 6/7
teacher Dianne Littlewood thanked the
Lions for their involvement and regular
support. She said this year the students
had the example of Alfie Constant, the
Augusta student whose peace poster
last year was judged as one of the top
six in Australia.
Lions club youth committee chairman
Don Hosken said the peace poster
competition had generated great
interest with 19 entries from Augusta
school and 17 from Karridale.
He said special care was taken to ensure
that the judges did not know the names
of the students submitting posters until
the judging was completed.
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Karridale poster result: Indii-Rose Doyle 2nd, Phoebe Hirsch 1st, Kiara Hopper 3rd.
Nigel Jenkins joins Leeuwin Lions
At a meeting of the Leeuwin Lions Club on the 14th October, Nigel Jenkins was
officially inducted into the club as a member.
Nigel is perhaps best known as the new manager of Augusta’s Bendigo Bank and
as such is a strong supporter of the local community.
He was nominated
for membership
by club life
member Jim
Challis and
officially inducted
by club president
Doug Thompson.
New member:
Nigel Jenkins,
centre, flanked by
Jim Challis (left)
and president
Doug Thompson
(right).
November 2013
AUGUSTA TRUE VALUE HARDWARE NEWSLETTER NOV. 2013
Joke of the Month
Product of the Month
We’ve heard great reviews
from customers who have
already purchased the Snake
Defence MP Plus Solar
Snake Deterrents. The snake
deterrents are 100% safe
around children, pets and are
effective against all snake
species, we will continue to
stock this product through
out spring and summer at
only $58.95 per unit. Each
unit will cover a diameter
of 30m or 25m unit to unit
(see packaging for details).
Garden & Pest Control
The nursery has had an incredible
make over. Our nursery stands allow
us to provide many more seedlings
and are easier to access. As always
we have great fertilisers, manures,
potting mixes and treatments for
your garden, come in and see
what we can do for you today! Also
this time of year we have weekly
deliveries of plants and seedlings
from Benara. We have just received
a big order of pots and bird baths.
Those pesky mice are
breeding like rabbits!
Our
‘Big Cheese Sonic Pest
Repellers’, have been deterring
rodents with resounding success.
The stations are safe for humans,
dogs and cats. We have stations
starting at $21.99 for 1 or $52.99 for 3.
No one likes playing fetch when
fleas are biting! Make sure
your owner gives you a dose of
Frontline (starting at $42.50).
November 2013
Remember fire bans start on
the 9th of November, so if you
are not prepared for this fire
season come in and see us.
We
have
sprinklers,
fire
extinguishers
and
blankets,
reticulation
supplies,
water
pumps,
generators, gutter guards,
fire fighting units from $459.00
and hoses. Please check and
clean your gutters, review
your bush fire survival plan
and make your family aware
of it. These are small things
we can all do to keep our
community safe this season.
After all that tidying up you’ll
be ready for some relaxing,
come in and see us for 3mx3m
gazebo’s from $119.00, BBQ’s
from $129.00, esky’s, outdoor
table settings, camp beds, heat
beads, torches and batteries,
life
jackets
and
flares.
Home Wares /
Manchester
Holly’s Tails
Also we keep
the pet toys
and
throw
ropes next to
the Frontline
*hint,
hint*.
Rural & Camping
Supplies
Talking about pests we now have
‘Scat’ in stock, a liquid repellent to
deter ducks, rabbits, cats, dogs,
rats and possums from your garden.
See packaging for details $10.88.
As most of you know we
have an assortment of home
wares, manchester, kitchen
appliances and other gifts all
year round, but just in time for
Christmas we have an array of
gifts for that special someone.
Also in stock now are Christmas
trees, lights and decorations
to decorate your home and
bring in the festive season.
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Augusta Community Bank® Branch
Nigel Jenkins
Branch Manager
You could win $100
just by booking an appointment with Nigel*
With more than 30 years experience in banking, Nigel sees it as his role to help
you achieve your financial goals – not matter what life stage your in.
And when you choose to bank with Augusta & Districts Community Bank®
Branch, you make a decision that benefits you and your community. That’s
because with every product or service we offer, money goes back into our local
community groups and organisations.
“Better banking
for you. A better
community for
everyone.”
So book an appointment with Nigel today, to discuss any of your financial needs.
Just for booking an appointment you could be the lucky winner of a $100
Transaction Account. So drop into the branch and speak to our friendly team of
local staff to book an appointment or call 9758 0850.
Things you should know: 1. Instructions on how to enter form part of these Terms and Conditions. If there is any conflict
between these Terms and Conditions and any other material then these Terms and Conditions will override them. 2.
The promoter is Augusta & Districts Financial Services Limited. 3. Competition entries will close at 5pm on Monday 16
December 2013 with no entries being accepted after this time. 4. One winner will be drawn randomly from entries for
anyone who booked an appointment with Branch Manager Nigel Jenkins that was held between 9am Monday 28 October
2013 through to 5pm Friday 16 December 2013 (Appointments to be booked in prior by visiting the branch in person at
54 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta or by calling the branch on 9758 0850. Entries will be entered into the draw following the
completion of the appointment with Nigel Jenkins) 5. The prize is a $100 Bendigo Bank transaction account with Augusta
& Districts Community Bank® Branch, which is not redeemable for cash. 6. Employees and immediate family members
of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Community Bank® Branches and Community Company Boards are not eligible to enter. 7.
The winner will be drawn at 12.00pm on Wednesday 18 December 2013 at Augusta & Districts Community Bank® Branch.
9. The winner will be notified by phone. In the event we are unable to contact the winner by Friday 20 December 2013 we
will redraw, and continue to redraw until we have made contact with a winner. 10. Bendigo Bank’s decision is final and no
correspondence will be entered into. 11. We are collecting your personal information to enter into the competition. If you do
not provide this information we are unable to enter you in the competition. We may also share your information with related
companies in the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group and our joint venture partners so that you can be told about financial
products and services offered or distributed by us or them. To do that we may need to give your personal information to our
service providers. If you do not want your personal information to be used in this way you should contact Bendigo Bank on
1300 366 666. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879 (S46016) (09/13)
www.bendigobank.com.au
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November 2013
who came to Open Day braving very
wet weather. We had positive feedback
regarding the quality of work for
sale, that being demonstrated and the
morning/ afternoon teas.
On the 4th October, club members
enjoyed a fun and informative
presentation by Bev Schroder’s
daughter Sandie, an artist who works
for Art Scene, an art supply wholesaler.
The presentation covered the many
products which enhance acrylic
paints, and members went away with
lots of information about the exciting
possibilities of using various mediums
to add effects, texture, iridescence,
glaze, and also photo transfer onto
canvas.
Sandie returned on Open Day
(5th October) to join the members
demonstrating various art mediums
and techniques to the visitors.
The Art Club thanks those visitors
November 2013
The following Friday was the start of
Spring Show Weekend, when the art
club plans an outing every year so that
the Garden Club members can use the
art room to display the beautiful art of
local schoolchildren.
Annual Exhibition Meeting will be
held on Wednesday 13th November at
10 am. It is vital to attend if you are
exhibiting at the January Exhibition.
Finally ‘Bruno’ the honorary K9 club
member, won the ‘Naughtiest Dog’
award at the Spring Show!
The year, eight club members enjoyed
a lovely day exploring and sketching/
painting on Molloy Island and thank
the Molloy Girls for their hospitality
and super morning tea.
The Art Club’s Community Resource
Centre Exhibition commences on
Friday 8th November with an opening
welcome of afternoon tea at 4pm.
The exhibition runs until the 22nd
November and all works are for sale.
Several members are then heading up
to Perth to see the MoMA exhibition at
the Art Gallery of WA.
Members are reminded that the next
General Meeting which is also the
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St John Ambulance - Augusta Sub Centre.
Augusta welcomes its
11th Community First
Responder Site
The Augusta sub centre and Augusta
CRC are pleased to announce the
arrival of another Defibrillator for the
Augusta region. The new HeartStart
AED is located at the Augusta
Community Resource Centre and has
been jointly funded by the Augusta
CRC and Augusta St John Ambulance
Sub Centre.
In terms of location, the Augusta
CRC is fairly central to the town and
adjacent to the tennis club, footy oval,
hydrotherapy pool, library, shire offices
and HACC. Maximum accessibility
will be maintained including late
into the night and on weekends, as a
result of community facilities such as
Augusta's radio broadcasting.
First Responder Locations
Augusta Police-mobile vehicle
Jewel Cave
Leeuwin Lighthouse
Augusta IGA
Molloy Island Caravan Park
Turner Caravan Park
Flinders Caravan Park
Hamelin Bay Caravan Park
Augusta Golf Club
Karridale Tavern/Roadhouse
Augusta CRC
before the ambulance arrives. For every
minute that passes following a cardiac
arrest, that person's chance of survival
decreases by 10%.
There will be demos and the
opportunity to practice CPR, for a gold
coin donation.
Learn First Aid...know your
DRSABCD Action Plan
Enrolling in a First Aid class, not only
benefits you and your family, but may
have far reaching impacts on your local
community and anyone else you come
into contact with throughout your life,
wherever you are.
The benefits of learning what to do in
an emergency may result in lives being
saved and the prevention of further
injury. Effective First Aid is vital in
those moments before the ambulance
arrives.
We need you to help us, by providing
care and assistance to those who need it
while waiting for the ambulance.
If you don't know what DRSABCD
stands for, it’s time to book a class
or complete one of our free First Aid
sessions.
You can also visit us at the St John
Ambulance First Aid tent at the
Augusta Adventure Race located at
Turner Caravan Park on Sunday the 3rd
November 2013.
You'll discover the importance of
starting CPR and using a defibrillator,
if available, in those vital minutes
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St John Ambulance is committed to the
implementation of the 'clicktosave'
initiative as an important contribution
to reducing the WA road toll and
serious injury.
Did you know...It takes as little as 4
mins for an unconscious road victim
with no serious injury to die from a
blocked airway (positional asphyxia).
It is estimated that around 28 people die
this way each year. These are pointless
deaths that can be avoided.
Visit www.clicktosave.com.au to
learn more and take the course today!
Duration: 30 mins
Defibrilator Demo:
Left: Leisa Prangnell deomonstrates
to the Augusta St John Team and
Augusta CRC’s Leonie McFaull
Below: Leisa Prangnell Augusta
CRC’s Russell Simpson and “patient”
Barry Godley
Free CPR and Defibrillation
Demos
With eleven First Responder Sites in
the local area, the St John Ambulance
Augusta subcentre is passionate about
ensuring our community is aware
of the locations of our HeartStart
Defibrillators and how to use them.
We will continue to hold free sessions
at First Responder sites for anyone
interested.
Clicktosave : Free online
course for all
Contacts
First Aid bookings and enquiries, please
contact the First Aid trainer, Leisa
Phone: 0417287440.
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer and membership enquiries,
please contact the chairman, Steve
Phone: (08) 97581908
Email: [email protected]
St John Ambulance volunteers meet for
training on the 1st and 3rd Monday of
each month @ 7.30pm at the Augusta
Sub centre in Donovan Street.
November 2013
Despite the recent weather, the
calendar tells us it is Spring. Numbers
attending on Tuesdays fluctuate, but
that’s what happens when most are
retired.
Holidays, baby sitting etc, can happen
at any time, and often without a lot of
warning. But the rooms are open for
whoever is around.
Our Club encourages folk to try
different things, share ideas, work
out problems, enjoy the company
of people with similar interests,
and to have a few hours to immerse
themselves in their particular craft.
At the end of October we are having
a visit from ladies from Nannup and
Margaret River. The kettle will be
boiling, the room will be abuzz with
conversations, and we’ll be sharing
ideas, news, and oohing over recently
completed works.
The Moondyne Spinning group has
closed its doors, but we like to meet,
usually twice a year, with our old
friends.
This will be the first time Nannup
ladies have come over for a social day
and we are looking forward to their
visit.
Completed scarves have been returned
to the four members who took part in
the annual scarf exchange. All came
from various parts of Victoria this
year. They’ll be on show at next year’s
Easter exhibition.
The Street markets are a success in
many ways. We have had donations
of wool from people visiting, have
found new members, been able to
show children what happens after the
sheep are shorn, and many men have
watched the wheels to see how they
work!
The markets are also a shop window to
the items we make. Our families can’t
cope with all we make so we need an
outlet!
November 2013
Always at the back of our mind is the
annual Easter exhibition. As soon as
one is over, we need to start preparing
for the next, especially in regards to
the raffle prizes.
These are well in hand for 2014. Easter
next year is in mid April.
Congratulations to the Augusta Garden
Club on their recent Spring Show.
The Arts and Craft room was very
colourful with all the different entries,
and showed how many talented people
live in the area.
Two of our members took out special
awards. Helene Blom with her woven
Christmas table cloth, and Gib Brown
with her trio of carolling penguins.
Other members also did well in the
various sections. Well done to all who
entered. It made a fantastic display
and hopefully will encourage more
entries next year.
Come on children! You make some
fantastic crafts. We’d love to see more
please. We need you to keep the old
crafts going!
Looking forward to seeing you at the
street markets, or you are welcome
to pop into our clubrooms at the
Centennial Hall between 10.30 and
4pm Tuesdays or Thursday evenings
from 7pm.
Our October meeting involved
preparations for the Spring Show.
Thank you to everyone who came to
help with the Show and a big thank
you to Lorraine for the wonderful
job she does in organizing this
special annual event for our Club.
Also thanks to Phyllis for all the
work she puts into the schedule and,
of course, thanks to all the exhibitors.
The Pet Show was fun as usual and
despite the weather we had a good
display of flowers and vegies. Thank
you all.
Our next meeting will be 18th
November, 1.30pm at the Ambulance
Hall.
This will be an ‘at home’ meeting, at
which we will have a Guest Speaker.
As ever, members of the general
public are welcome to attend Garden
Club meetings.
Happy Gardening
Margaret Martin
Back on Track Thanks to Augusta Mens Shed
Mark Junor has greatly enjoyed rebuilding this model train for Tom Collins. It
was brought in by Tom Collins as a wobbly old broken down toy that was in
drastic need of tender
love and care. Tom's
grand children have
and will continue to
love to play with it
as it is now all shiny
and new thanks to the
Men's Shed for their
wonderful
facility
and to Gordon Junor
and Dean McFaull for
mentoring Mark to
achieve such a neatly
finished final outcome.
Mark is producing two
more similar trains.
If anyone wants to
purchase one for their
grand children contact
the Men's Shed.
Tom Collins thanks Mark Junor
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November 2013
AUGUSTA & DISTRICTS
SILVER ANNIVERSARY SPRING SHOW REPORT
The 25th Anniversary Spring Show
was celebrated with the participation of
many members who were involved in
the original show, or soon after. They
include Eileen McDonald, Margaret
Martin, May Brandli, May Simmonds,
Mary Ipsen, Phyllis Shephard, Lexie
Elson, Roma Gimbel, Queenie Elliott,
Ven Tinley, John Palmer and June
Carruthers. All these wonderful people
continue to volunteer their time with
great enthusiasm. Their knowledge
and support in making this superb
community event happen is much
appreciated.
Entries were similar to last
year with those for ‘roses’ being higher.
These made a spectacular show on
entering the Hall. Judges and visitors
to our town were very impressed with
the Hall facilities and the displays.
We appreciated the visit of Nola Marino
MP Federal Member for Forrest and
thank her for taking the time to come to
see our Show.
Thanks to the Augusta
Newsagency for distributing schedules
and collecting entries.
The Augusta and Karridale
Primary Schools, as usual, had a
wonderful exhibition of the students’
work. The staff must be thanked for
their time and effort in putting the
displays together.
Thanks to the Leeuwin Lions
for supplying tables and trestles and to
the men who helped in setting up and
dismantling the Hall early on Friday
morning and later on Sunday afternoon.
Your patience is amazing.
The kitchen staff worked
tirelessly all weekend serving delicious
morning and afternoon teas.
The feedback received to date
indicates it was a wonderful show
with attendance numbers up on last
year. Without the stewards and other
volunteers and the hours they put in
over the three days, this would not have
been possible.
Kevin West’s miniature train
display was enjoyed by young and old,
as was the Honey & Bees display set
up by Leonie McFaull, who buzzed
around all weekend. Thank you both
for your time and effort.
November 2013
Our Pet Show was once again
fun for all - with a variety of dogs, a
lamb “dressed” in a tutu and one cat
who managed to survive the afternoon.
Special thanks must go to the Augusta
Vets, Michele and Wayne, for their
time and the prizes they donated.
A very big thank you to
everyone involved. You are all a
pleasure to work with.
Lorraine Monahan
Show Coordinator
SPECIAL AWARD FOR CHILDREN
CAMPBELL MUIR
for Recycled article
MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT
FROM ANY CHILDREN’S Section
2013
$20 Encouragement Award
presented by Margaret Martin
PATRONS TROPHY for 2013
SUE WINFIELD
for Bowl of Geraniums
BEST EXHIBIT OF SHOW
FROM THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
ROSES, FLOWERS, BOWLS &
VASES, POT PLANTS
HANGING BASKETS, FRUIT &
VEGETABLES
presented by Margaret Martin (Patron)
AUGUSTA & DISTRICTS GARDEN
CLUB AWARD 2013
LEW YATES
for Woodwork - Coffee Table
BEST EXHIBIT OF SHOW
Judges choice
FROM THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
ARTS & CRAFTS, FLORAL ART
WOODWORK, COOKING, JAMS &
PRESERVES & PHOTOGRAPHS
AUGUSTA SPRING SHOW SPECIAL
AWARDS 2013
ROSES:(59 entries) M. Keall - Perfume
Rose R10
BOWLS & VASES:(82) Sue WinfieldBowl of Pelargonium BV3
Winner of Patrons Trophy
FLOWERS :(45) Shirley Shephard Garden Flower F17
CUT FLOWERS:(88) M. Martin - Native
Flower CF11
FLORAL ART: (36) June Carruthers -3
Flower Arrangement FA3
Children Section: Emmasyn Manser Picture made of dried material FA12CH
HANGING BASKETS (5) Margaret
Martin - Trailing Plant FA7
POT PLANTS: (43) Paula CourtHippeastrum in Bloom PP5
FRUIT & VEGETABLES (55) Shirley
Shephard - 3 Turnip
Children Section: Kiara Hopper (9-12yrs)
-vegetable sculpture
COOKING: (48) Ven Tinley - Pumpkin
Fruit Cake C17
Children Section: Lucy Clarke (5-8yrs)
JAMS & PRESERVES: (53) Nola
Hopper- Tomato Sauce JP7
ARTS & CRAFT: (46) Gib Brown Knitting: Donna Shapkaris -Needlework
Winner of Best Exhibit children section
-Recycled article AC38ch -Campbell
Muir
SPINNING & WEAVING: (24) Helena
Blom -Christmas Table cloth
WOODWORK : Lew Yates - Coffee
Table Winner of Garden Club Trophy
PHOTOGRAPHY: (159) Pat Watson
Children Section: Isabelle Muir PH15(5 8 yrs) Ana Lockett PH7(9-12yrs)
AUGUSTA & DISTRICTS GARDEN
CLUB RAFFLE
20th October 2013
1st Prize Metal Art Sculpture
Donated by F Elliott Won by M. Martin
(Black E90)
2nd Prize Necklace
Donated by V. Tinley Won by L. Elson
(Green D28)
3rd Prize Twin Pack of Brown Hill Wines
Donated by Brown Hill Winery Won by
C. Clarke (Black A29)
4th Prize 5 Bags Sheep Manure
Donated by Rose Gale Won by C.
Maxwell (Black E16)
5th Prize Framed Parchment Picture
Donated by Elisheba Won by M. Dawes
(Black A79)
6th Prize Pot Plant
Donated by Lee-Anne Gale Won by L.
Stone (Black E 43)
7th Prize Basket of Jams & Preserves
Donated by Margaret Martin Won by
Wilson (Blue C78)
We would like to thank all the supporters
and sponsors.
Pelican Post 23
2oceansFM
Augusta Community Radio – Making Waves Around Augusta
Weekly Programme Guide
web:
www.2oceansfm.com.au
email: [email protected]
phone: 9758 0000/9758 0002
Day&Time
Mondays
7am–10am
3pm–4pm
5pm–6pm
7pm–8pm
Tuesdays
Show
Presenters
ProgrammeInfo
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
BreakfastandBeyond
Pixie’sPlaylist
Seisiún
SportsShow
SueJuniper
ChantelleCarey
RussellSimpson
AlanRummerwith
GregPovah&ScottDillon
Music,trivia&stacksmore
IndieTracks
Irishmusic,humour,themes
AFL,comments,opinionsby
local“experts”
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
12noonͲ1pm
RepeatoftheSportsShow
5pm–6pm
DoubleJ
7pm–8pm
HodgePodge
Wednesdays
12noon–1pm
5pm–6pm
6pm–7pm
Thursdays
6am–9am
11am–12noon
AlanRummerwith
GregPovah&ScottDillon
JeanSmithAnd
JarrodBrindley
EvieBrown
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
InTheWind
BluesInterlude
BomberBrownShow
JudyMeagher
RussellSimpson
MarkBrowne
PertainingtoAugusta
BluesfromPlanetEarth
Musicandhumour
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
Mandy’sMuesliandMuffin
BreakfastShow
RepeatofCadillacRecords
MandyWilkins
Morningbreakfastshow
NicolaRees
Motown,soulmusic
Traineesgoingsolo!
Potentialpresentershaving
ago!
Music,requests,quizzes,
weatherandmuchmore
NewAustralianand
internationalmusic
3pmͲ4pm
OpenMicrophone/Trainee
Hour
Presentersintraining
Opensession
4pm–6pm
Donza&BextaShow
DonnaAdams&
RebeccaLonnie
6pm–7pm
ANewWorld
SteviaGoldworthy
Fridays
AFL,comments,opinionsby
local“experts”
OldandNewMusicfrom
differentgenerations
Indie&moderntunes
togrooveto
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
7am–9pm
FridayBreakfast
4:00pm–6pm
RepeatofPanvision
SoulFreeMusic
YouthHour
6pm–7pm
Mother&Son
2pmͲ3pm
7pm–8pm
8pmͲ10pm
Saturdays
12noon–1pm
2pm–3pm
7pm–8pm
8pm–11pm
Sundays
Top20
PureMusic
RussellSimpson
AnitaEmanuelson
JarrodBrindley
GeorginaThiele&
JarrodBrindley
GeorginaThiele
SusannaCook
Music,localnews,
interviewsandotherstuff!
Worldmusic– tomakeyou
wanttomove!
Top40’s
Musicmixandlivelybanter
Top20’sfromthepast
Rockfromallera’s
10.15amand4.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
RepeatofBluesInterlude
SaturdayAfternoonShow
RussellSimpson
Variouspresenters
RepeatofHodgePodge
EvieBrown
ClubHouse
JͲTek
BluesfromPlanetEarth
Liveconcerts,shows,etc.
Indie&moderntunes
togrooveto.
Electronicdancemusic
10.15amand6.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
12noon–1pm
Biblica
SueJuniper
2pmͲ4pm
4pm–5pm
5pm–6pm
JazzCafe
AnythingGoes
YouthHour
RussellSimpson
GeorginaThiele
JarrodBrindley
8pmͲ9pm
Panvision–SoulFreeMusic
AnitaEmanuelson
9pm–10pm
MindYourWaySunday
MarkLockyer
Sacredsongsandbitsfrom
theBible
Jazzfromalleras
Anythinggoes…!
Top40’s
Worldmusic– tomakeyou
wanttomove!
Every Thursday at 3pm, it’s “Open Mic”
Bring in your own music and have a test broadcast with an experienced announcer.
24 Pelican Post
November 2013
now becoming famous for something
that began in a simple way. In 1994 a
resident decided to advertise the Bush
Race by making a tin horse. By the
following year, several local farmers
had built horses to add to the attraction.
The President opened the October
meeting with sixteen members present
and welcomed guest speaker Gary
Ingram.
Ray Repacholi summarised the History
West account of the State History
Conference in Bunbury. Guest speakers
included Professor Steve Hopper and
Bill Bunbury.
One place of interest visited on the
weekend was the old Picton church built
by Reverend Wollaston in 1882 where
conference member Neil Millicam
impersonated the Reverend talking from
his diary about his time in the region.
Another article was “History in the
Making” about the wheatbelt town of
Kulin which has become famous for its
annual bush rides in October. Kulin is
By 2000 there were twenty or more tin
horses along the 15km stretch of the
Kulin-Corrigin Road, winning the name
“Tin Horse Highway”. At last count
there were more than sixty, each bigger,
better or more outlandish.
Made in secrecy and erected under cover
of darkness, more horses are expected
to appear this race count. The small
town of Kulin, population 400, swells to
4,000 over the 3-day Bush Race period.
Gary Ingram later in the meeting
outlined his dream of creating an
environmental method of giving forest
access those who would not normally
manage the Cape-to-Cape walking
trails.
Originally testing quad bikes, Gary has
sourced the world’s first eco-electric
bike. The bike runs on a battery, has no
noise, no fumes and speed is restricted
to 25 kph.
footage about the plant diversity, historic
mammals and ancient landforms.
The plan involves sharing the Capeto-Cape Track with walkers for only
1.3kms. Gary sincerely hopes his
9-year research to achieve his goal can
become a reality.
Calling more Museum volunteers!
Even once a month, manning the
desk for a 3-hour session would help
enormously.
Christmas Party
Thursday 19 December. Members
are asked to look out for items for the
“Table of Interest”.
The hamper and raffle will also take
place as usual.
General Meeting
Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm.
Guest Speaker will be botanist Neville
Marchant who has a Honorary Research
Fellowship at Kings Park. We will be
talking about the botany of the WA
coast from Dampier down to Perth.
Mary Whittall
Hon. Secretary
The forest tours would include video
AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SPORTS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaBowlingClub
Wednesdays
12:30for1:00pm
Scroungers
(Mufti)
AugustaBowlingClub
AugustaCroquetClub
Wed/Sat
Monday
Saturday
ThursdayUnderLights
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday/Saturday
Assoc.Croquet
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
MensScroungers
Ladies18Holes
LadiesScroungers
Men’sScroungers
Men’s18Holes
Mixed18Holes
AllWelcome
CroquetClubatAugusta
SportingComplex
AllnuttTerrace
AugustaGolfClub
9:15amͲ12.30pm
1.00pm–4.00pm
1.30pm–4.00pm
6:30pmonward
OctoberͲApril
12:30pm
9:30am
9:30am
12.30pm
12:30pm
12:30pm
1:30pm
12:00noonon.
JanuaryͲApril
12:30pm
12.30pm
8:30am
Men’sGolf
MixedEvent
Scroungers
AugustaTennisClub
AugustaYachtClub
CivicParkGolfClub
MostSundaysasper
programme
Thursdays
1stThursday/Month
Sundays
HashHouseHarriers
Mondays
AugustaGolfClub
HillviewRoad
TennisClubbehindCivic
ParkAllnuttTerrace
AugustaYachtClub–For
ProgrammeͲ97580098
CivicParkGolfClub
AllnuttTerrace
TimeTBAon
WeeklyWalk
VenueTBAonnotice
NoticeBoard
boardnearvetsurgery
LeeuwinKarateClub
Monday/Wednesdays 6:00pm–7:30pm KarateSessions
13181BussellHwy
Over55’sExerciseGroup
Tuesdays
9:30am
GentleExercise
CivicCentre
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Pelican Post 25
EARTHMOVING
& LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
* Mini Tip Trucks
* Mini Excavator
* Dingo (Mini Bobcat)
* Stump Grinder
* Post Hole Digger
* Ditch Witch
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AUGUSTA CENTENNIAL
HALL
SCHEDULE OF HIRE
CHARGES
Augusta School for rehearsals etc free,
otherwise usual charges.
Bond for all functions
$200.00.
from 1st. February 2013
Whole Complex
Auditorium And Foyer
Atrium
Kitchen
Foyer And Bar
Local ballet, Zumba etc
(per session. / 1 hour)
$180.00
$100.00
$60.00
$110.00
$85.00
$15.00
Bond for function with alcohol
$500.00.
Number 2 room $15.00
for meeting up to 3 hours,
$5.00 per hour thereafter.
November 2013
Pelican Post 27
all of those who attended. Maybe we
can gain a few desperately needed new
members from the day.
Augusta Ladies Bowling Club started
the season with a " Friendship Day",
where visitors and members mingled and
bowled in support of our Cancer charity.
Some good bowls and some not so
very good were sent down in a casual
atmosphere of great humour and
fellowship. The day was won by a
powerhouse team skippered by Lynne
Milentis.
Over $400 was raised, and we thank
Our club can be extremely proud of Dee
Harrison's team of Lyn Colmer (Margaret
River), Toni Hodgson , and Wendy
Wilson who ventured to Mandurah last
week and braved hideous conditions
to play in the prestigious Dudley Park
Classic. Not only were they victorious,
but a team from Dunsborough - also in
our small but proud Leeuwin League took out third place.
A very exciting and satisfying result
for our girls who are much admired in
bowling circles for their willingness to
travel long distances to compete at a top
level of competition.
Good bowling every one - and rememberit's all about line, length and luck !
The Fireman's Ball
“A group of firemen at a station in a
nondescript town somewhere in (still
communist) Czechoslovakia decides
to honour its retiring chief at the
upcoming Firemen's Ball. The planning
committee is hoping to put on a good
dance, livening things up with a few
small innovations. A raffle of prizes is
promised as well as a beauty pageant.
Well, the committee proves to have
no idea how to run a beauty pageant
and as the dance continues the door
prizes progressively get stolen. Finally,
a fire strikes a house near the station.
AUGUSTA COMMUNITY GROUPS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaArtClub
AugustaBridgeClub
AugustaCommunity
DevelopmentAssociationInc.
AugustaChamberof
Commerce
AugustaCommunityNursery
Tue,WedandFridays
Mondays
1stTuesday/Month
10:00am–2:00pm
12:15for12:30
7:30pm
ArtActivities
WeeklyGame
MonthlyMeeting
1stThursday/Month
5:30pm
MonthlyMeeting
Mondays
8:30amͲ10:30am
NurseryWork
AugustaGardenClub
3rdMonday/Month
1.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalSociety
3rdThursday/Month
7.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalMuseum
Opendaily(closed
ChristmasDay)
Mon,WedandFri
Saturdays
EveryFridayduring
schoolterm
11.00am–4.00pm
(Summerhours)
9:00am–3:00pm
9:00am–12:00
9:00amͲ12pm
AugustaSeniorsDayCentre
MondayͲFriday
Saturday
2ndTuesday/Month
Mondays/Tuesdays
10:00amͲ3:00pm
9:00amͲ12:00pm
1:30pm
9:30amͲ2:00pm
CentennialHall
HistoricalSocietyRooms
CivicParkLesserHall
AllnuttTerrace
AugustaCommunity
ResourceCentre
FrontofLionsShed
HillviewRoad
AmbulanceHall
DonovanStreet
SocietyRooms
BlackwoodAvenue
AugustaMuseum
BlackwoodAve
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
AugustaPrimarySchool
K/PRoom(Leftofthe
AdminBuilding)
EllisSt
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
AugustaSingers
Thursdays
7:20pm
AugustaSpinners&Weavers
Tuesday&Thursday
Tues10:30am
Thurs7:00pm
TextileCrafts
CentennialHall
AllnuttTerrace
Cancer Council WA
Tuesday in Margaret
River
Ph. Yvonne
on 0427 990 134
Free complimentary
therapies
Family and friends are also
invited to participate
C.W.A.
KarridaleAugustaR.S.L.
SubBranch
LeeuwinLionsClub
PresbyterianFellowship
RetireesInc.
VolunteerFireBrigade
1stWednesday/Month
2ndThursday/Month
1:30pm
6:30pm
MonthlyMeeting
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaMen’sShedInc.
AugustaPlaygroup
AugustaRedCross
Membersshed
activities
Playgroupfor0to
5yearoldkids
RedCrossShop
MonthlyMeeting
MorningTea
Lunch
ChoralSinging
LesserHallCivicPark
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
2nd4thMonday/Month 7:30pm
F/nightlyDinner
AugustaHotel
Sundays
4:00pm
BibleStudies
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
2ndMonday/Month
2:00pm
MonthlyMeeting CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
7:00pmͲ8:00pm
MonthlyMeeting AugustaFireStation
1stTuesday/Month
AllnuttTerrace
&Drill
Drill
5:30pm
EveryOtherTuesday
VolunteerSeaSearch
2ndThursday/Month
6:00pm
MonthlyMeeting OldRangersResidence
&Rescue
LeeuwinRoad
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November 2013
Distracted by the dance, the firefighters can't even get the fire truck out
to the fire in time. The older man and
his family who had lived in the house
that has now largely burnt down is
found simply praying that “Our Father”
as the helpless and rather embarrassed
fire-fighters stand helplessly by...” The
movie spans a period of about 24 hours,
as the firemen prepare for the event,
attend it and survive it!
The Ride
The film was 'Czech' director Milos
Forman's final film in his home country
before settling in the United States as an
expatriate (after Russian troops moved
their tanks into Prague in 1968). It was
nominated for an Academy Award for
Best Foreign Film in 1969. Forman
later went on to direct the classic 'One
Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' along
with many other memorable films.
Who would think the outback
was wheelchair accessible? Can a
quadriplegic ride a quad bike 5000 km
across the Australian outback?
“The film hasn't dated as entertainment;
Forman doesn't push his political
points, being content to let them make
themselves, unfolding gracefully
from the human drama. The movie is
just plain funny and as a parable it is
timeless” - Roger Ebert (respected U.S
critic).
Running time of 71 minutes. Rated M.
Screening at 7.30pm at the Augusta
Community Resource Centre on
Tuesday November 19th.
Doors open at 7.00 pm. Entry by
donation – for refreshments provided.
Strap yourself in as three paraplegics
and a quadriplegic swap wheelchairs
for quad bikes and embark on the ride
of their lives. This documentary charts
their adventure as they visit the crash
sites where their lives changed forever.
Their encounters with mud, deserts,
floods and exhaustion test their
resilience and endurance to breaking
point. Fuelled by bold humour and
disarming honesty, The Ride is a wild
traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit, as four men make peace with the
tragedy of their past.
Augusta Community Cinema are
presenting this special community
screening in conjunction with ride
participant – Jim Cairns – who will
be hosting a Q&A session after the
screening.
The documentary has a running time
of 55 minutes – Rated M. Thursday
November 28th at the Augusta CRC.
Doors open at 7pm for a screening time
of 7.30pm. Entry by donation.
Reflexology
“There is a lot more to your feet than
meets the ground”. Reflexology is an
ancient and extremely effective form of
therapeutic, non-invasive massage that
helps you to relax therefore the body
heals itself more effectively. There are
reflexology points on various parts of
the body and we sub consciously work
them every day.
Once upon a time early man massaged
his feet daily by walking bare foot over
the ground. With over 7,000 nerve
endings in your feet, it very important
to look after them and to stay grounded.
We also know the ancient Egyptians
used reflexology in 2500 BC as a
means of relaxation and healing. There
is an old Chinese proverb that states:
“Man who massages his feet at night
will have a good nights sleep”.
Reflexology is something we use every
day; biting your finger nails stimulates
reflex points for the brain; pinching
the outer ear works the spinal reflex
points; cracking your fingers releases
tension in the jaw or sinus; rubbing the
hands together with fingers interlocked
massages the lymphatics and we all
love having our head massaged by the
hairdresser. This works nerve endings
that stimulates the whole body.
We complain of sore feet and
automatically rub them; this is because
our body is telling us something. Did
you know that this is often a reflection
of what is going on in another part of
your body? The easiest way to work
your feet is to rub them over a golf ball.
If this is too painful use a squash ball,
or a tub of balls. Leonardo da Vinci
said: “The human foot is a masterpiece
of engineering and a work of art.”
Reflexology is a natural therapy that
helps the body to alleviate stress,
improve
circulation,
stimulate
digestion, release toxins effectively and
generates an overall sense of wellbeing
and a more positive outlook.
The Fireman’s Ball
Starring: Vaclav Stockel
November 2013
By massaging reflex points in the feet,
hands or nose you help your body to
heal. When you are truly relaxed you
will feel healthy, happy, grounded and
‘stay on your feet’. Step into spring with
health and vitality with reflexology.
Jim Cairns covered in mud
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grown up. We had no phone no power and only one vehicle.
Power was a 3KVA generator in the shed. Quite a transition
for a city girl. I took to farm life I think pretty well.
MEET THE STAFF:
YVONNE ANGELA HENDERER
I was born in a town in Scotland called Banchory 18miles
west of Aberdeen in 1950.
My parents with my sister and myself decided to immigrate
in 1958 to Australia. Dad had been in the Royal Navy
and had seen a lot of the world. He choose Perth. It was
a huge step for them, as it was for many families to come
to a foreign place to try and better themselves. Although it
was hard leaving all their family and friends, it was the best
move for our family. We arrived in Fremantle on the 16th
May 1958.
We rented a house initially in South Perth and later on
bought it. I went to school at Kensington Primary and then
Kent Street Senior High until I did my Junior Certificate.
My first job was in a wallpaper shop, just around the corner
from home.
In October 1966 I started work for the state government at
Police Traffic Branch as a data processor. I worked there
until I married in 1970.
I met David in 1966, who was a farmer from Kondinin.
We were engaged on News Years Day 1970 and married in
September that year. I moved to the farm, where David had
In 1973 Bill our first son was born followed by two more
sons in quick succession. Mark, 1975 and Pete 1976.
The trials and tribulation of farming are many but we
managed to make our way quite successfully. We had good
years, and not so good years as farming is. We gamble on
what comes out of the sky or what doesn’t!!
When our boys went away to school it was time for me
to look for a job to supplement the farm income and help
towards the boys schooling. I started work at the Kondinin
Police Station as the licensing clerk where I stayed for five
and half years.
It was at this time that David and I decided to move away
from farming. We had always holidayed in Augusta, so the
decision was made to see if we could live here. We came for
a holiday and bought the house we live in now.
David shared farmed with his brother for a few years until
he decided to lease it to him. We used to travel from here to
Kondinin every four weeks or so. It was very tiring so we
decided to move permanently in 2001. We leased a small
farm here in Augusta and raised steers for a few years and
then David did some work for a local farmer.
After leaving the police station I worked for the Upper Great
Southern HACC doing home help and respite work. That is
how I started in the aged care sector. I loved working with
people and helping where I could. I found it very rewarding.
I have met some lovely people over the years and have
remained friends with many.
During this time all our sons married and we now have five
beautiful grandchildren, Chloe, Georgia, Katie, Joshua and
Konor. David keeps himself busy with Volunteer Sea Rescue
Group, Leeuwin Lodge Units Committee and as a volunteer
at the Lions Recycling Shed.
In 2001 when we came to Augusta permanently I was offered
employment at the hospital as wards maid and kitchen hand.
Later I did home help and respite. I worked at the Lodge as
a relief cook and cleaner. I found it such a privilege to work
with and help all the residents. I was asked if I would like to
be a relief supervisor, which I did and loved it. At the same
time I did my Certificate 3 in Aged Care and started work
on the ward caring for the permanent care residents. I was a
supervisor at the Lodge until 2010 when David & I decided
to semi retire.
I have been in a variety of positions in my time at the hospital.
Now I work for Georgina Thiele under the HACC banner as
Augusta Adult Day Centre Coordinator. I am one of many
privileged people to work with our more senior citizens.
The Day Centre is a place where we meet every Monday
and Tuesday and have fun with our friends and play the
occasional game of carpet bowls or a game of quoits, a place
for friends to meet and catch up on local gossip. It is a place
to come enjoy a lovely home style cooked meal and a cuppa.
I consider myself the lucky one where I can come to work
and have fun too. What more could you ask for?
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for achieving their 1st grandchild status.
Passing of a Past Member
Middlesex Tennis Club
The Middlesex Tennis Club has
suggested the Club visits Augusta on
Saturday 23rd November. This is to be
confirmed. At the conclusion of play,
there will be a social BBQ (BYO). Our
ladies to provide salads etc.
We were notified recently of the passing
of past club member Neville White. He
and wife Coral were club stalwarts for
quite a few years. The Club President
and wife represented the Club at his
funeral. Condolences are extended to
Coral and families.
Tennis Connection Coincidence
The Augusta and Karridale Schools are
assisting the tennis club to identify any
pupils who may be interested in receiving
tennis coaching. Simon Cockburn
of “Streamline Tennis Coaching" is
prepared to travel from Margaret River
providing there are viable numbers.
The photo (right) shows the Tennis
Club President and ex Shire President
congratulating the newly appointed Shire
President and ex Tennis Club President
on his achievement. More work and less
tennis from now on Mike. We are proud
of you. The third person Murray has
spent a life time in Local Government as
a Shire CEO in numerous towns.
NB Kim Hastie, we do have a spare
racquet !!!!
1st Time Grandparents.
AGM
Congratulation to Di and Barry Staines
A reminder to all members, both playing
Junior Tennis Coaching
Augusta Golf Club News
The Augusta Mens Championship got underway on Sunday
6th October with the Frank Hastie Memorial for the first
round. The weather was good and 30 Players started out on
that first day.
Tom Payne came in with the best score of the day 70 nett
closely followed by Shad Nixon and Don Ipsen with 71 nett.
Best gross for the day was Robbie Milentis with 78.
The Buller family sponsored the second day (Sat. 12th).
There was a big improvement in the scores. Jimmy Swarbrick
winning with 63 nett, closely followed by Joe Italiano on 64
nett and Peter Reid 67 nett. Robbie Milentis again took the
gross with 74. Robin Dunbar-Smith sponsored day three
(Sunday 13th) and again good prizes were up for players
with good scores.
Kim Darragh found the fairway on day three and came in
with a good score of 65 nett. Jimmy Swarbrick continued
his good form with a 66 followed by Pat Cunningham with a
68 nett. Brian Bowden, Graeme Challis and Joe Italiano also
had good scores of 69 nett. Yet again Robbie Milentis won
the gross with a fine 76.
Robbie Milentis was the clear winner in the overall gross
with a total of 228. Jimmy Swarbrick was runnerup with 237
and Fred Simmonds took the Veterans Trophy with a fine
238. Joe Italiano continued his good form to take out the Nett
with a score of 205 followed by Pat Cunningham on 212.
Thanks must go to all the sponsors for their wonderful
support and to Eric James for all his work on the computer
and to all the ground-staff for presenting the course in tip top
condition.
November 2013
and social, of the AGM to be held at
5:00pm on Wednesday, 20th November.
The evening will conclude with a finger
meal.
Birthdays
Congratulations to those members who
have become a year older since last
month. These include Ann and Murray
Jorgenson, Helen Broadbridge, Sue
Miller, Rhonny Pennington and Bob
Muirson.
Social Tennis is played each Wednesday
and Saturday commencing at 2:00pm.
Everyone is welcome.
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Breathtaking views of the Blackwood River & Southern Ocean
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER…
NEW KITCHEN TEAM & MENUS
The Augusta Hotel has contracted Food and Beverage specialist, the PLUS 8 Group,
to enhance its food and beverage services. New menus designed by PLUS 8’s
award winning chefs will feature classical Australian dishes with an emphasis on
fresh, local produce offering a contemporary twist. The new menus are available
now with the first official unveiling at the Melbourne Cup luncheon.
AUGUSTA ADVENTURE RACE - 2ND/3RD NOV
Augusta comes alive! Normal menu and the traditional pre-race pasta buffet on
Saturday 2nd, from 6pm. Adults $25, children $15. Bookings essential.
Live entertainment on Sunday 3rd, from 7.30pm.
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON - TUES, 5TH NOV
The race that stops the nation...and Augusta. Bar/TAB open from 7am. The fun
kicks off at 11am with a Best Hat Competition, sweepstakes, and a gourmet 3
course lunch with a complimentary glass of champagne. Bookings essential.
Only $45 per person for the 3 course meal or choose from the new menu.
RFDS CHARITY POKER RUN - SAT, 23RD NOV
Raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Bikes to arrive between
3.30 – 4 pm. Fundraising with stalls, lucky dips, pick-a-stick, lily pad game,
play dough and face painting. Presentations in the Bar and live music from
the ‘Flaming Cows’.
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