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Boyup Brook

Volume 24

Issue 4

Apr 2016

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

INSIDE THIS MONTH Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 Enjoying the Wilga Ride Pg 4-5 Shire Notes Pg 6-8 About Town Pg 9 Horse Woman Shares Story Pg 11 UBAS Update Pg 11 Second Fox Shoot Pg 11 Student Leaders Grow

Pg 12 Watch out for Weeds Pg 13 Busy Start for St Mary’s Pg 15 Garden Club Cuttings Pg 15 Playgroup Pitter Patter Pg 15 Cancer Support Group Pg 16-17 CRC Newsletter Pg 18 New Association Laws Pg 18 Making More From Sheep

Pg 19 BlazeAid Experience Pg 21 Pest Management Workshop Pg 21 Group for Health Services Pg 21 Girl Guides Pg 23 Mobile Black Spot Locations Pg 24 Craft Hut News Pg 24 Over 60s Group to Form Pg 25 Dobie Doust’s Mill

Pg 25 Poems by Chick Pg 26 Visitor Centre News Pg 26 Museum News Pg 27 Be Still / Church Notices Pg 27 Meals on Wheels Pg 28-31 Sport - Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Football, Clay Target, Golf, Clean Clubs Program

ANZAC DAY - Monday, April 25th 2016

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

Dawn Service Services Commences @ 05.50am – The Memorial

Followed by a Gunfire Breakfast (gold coin donation)

Morning Service March Assembles @ 10am – Commonwealth Bank

Services Commences @ 10.30am – The Memorial

Delightful Day for Women

For the fifth time, a local shearing shed was transformed into a haven of colour as a sea of women attended the ‘Storm in a Teacup’ Women’s Day, presented by Rylington Park and the Boyup Brook Co-op, on Saturday 19 March. Creative lampshades hung from the ceiling of the shed and the raised board was adorned with quilts and kitchen implements, reflecting this year’s theme of ‘What’s Cooking?’

Over 160 women, and a handful of gentlemen, were treated to a day of guest speakers, delightful morning tea, lunch and wine with a chance for some retail therapy as they wandered amongst a variety of market stalls, whilst socialising and catching up with friends.

Well known Bridgetown author, Sarah Evans was the first guest of the day and spoke of her writing and parenting experiences. She mentioned that her (now adult) children find it amusing when they catch her giggling reading her own books. “If you can’t enjoy what you write, what’s the point of doing it” was Sarah’s response.

Tastebuds then started to tingle as WA Food Ambassador, Don Hancey turned up the heat on a gigantic pan and cooked kipfler potatoes, banana prawns, pork, apple and rock lobster, with the assistance from South West Institute of Technology student, Mary Depiazzi. Many of the audience members were lucky to be taste-testers. Don is passionate about Western Australian produce and took the opportunity to showcase some of the products on display by the stallholders in his cooking, inviting the stallholders to tell the story behind their products.

The audience then heard the journey of Kojonup’s Jennifer Warburton who produces seed and flowers for her business, Lucinda’s Everlastings. The well-known brand has grown from a small plot of seeds on the family farm to an intensive area of five hectares, supplying florists and nurseries.

The final speaker was Janelle South, a member of the professional, support network ‘Women in Farming Enterprises’ (W.I.F.E.). The group shares ideas and offers support to women regarding farm management.

The segment which everyone looks forward to is the annual auction. For each event, Jacquie Broockmann has created (and donated) a painting specifically for the day which is used for the marketing of the event. This year, Rhonda Parker also donated a cooking themed wall hanging and Glenda Osterlund created a glamorous fish mirror to add to the auction items. In total $2,000 was raised for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA, with further funds donated from sales of packets of everlastings.

As the day wrapped up and thankyous delivered, the crowd departed with smiles and feelings of inspiration.

Event Coordinator, Erlanda Deas said “[The day] was a success with a lot of support.” She wished to thank the many sponsors and everyone who came for the day.

Above: WA Food Ambassador, Don Hancey delighted the audience with his cooking demonstrations and offering samples of WA produce

The Boyup Gazette April 2016 pg 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL

2 Lions Giant Pumpkin Festival @ High School oval from 9am

2 Football - Roos v Kojonup Home game

2 Tennis - Doubles Championship 1pm, Social tennis 2pm

5 Rural in Reach Hoarding Explained Seminar @ CRC

5 Rylington Park AGM

7 Playgroup - Obstacle Course

7 Country Music Club Position Vacant Applications close

7 BBDHS ANZAC Service 2:15pm

8 Wilga Progress Association Fish & Chip night, then AGM

8-10 Fox Shoot

9 School Holidays commence

9 Tennis Handicap Doubles Champ. 1pm, Social 2pm, AGM

9 Women’s Hockey vs Boyanup - 4:45pm

10 Over 60s Group barbeque - Bridgetown

12 Garden Club meet @ 12:30pm Shire Office Carpark

13 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC 9am - 1pm

13 Boyup Brook Pioneers’ Museum AGM @ 3pm sharp

14 School Holiday Activity - Origami - 10am-12noon @ CRC

16 Tennis - Singles Championship 1pm, Social tennis 2pm

16 Women’s Hockey vs Eaton Eagles - 4:30pm

18 BB Netball Extraordinary Meeting 6pm @ BB Club

20 Gazette Deadline

20 UBAS Schedule meeting

20 Shire Council meeting @ Council Chambers 5pm

21 Shire of Boyup Brook Position Vacant applications close

22 Social Tennis 2pm

23 Women’s Hockey vs Marist - 7:45pm

25 ANZAC Day - see page 6 for service details

27 Fetter Chiropractic @ CRC 9am - 1pm

27 Golf - Ladies’ Open Day

27 Golf - Men’s Twilight Scroungers

28 Junior hockey training commences - 3:45pm

28 Playgroup - Rylington Park Excursion

28 Dept Commerce Associations Law seminar @ Manjimup

29 Shire Donation/Grants applications close

29 Women’s Hockey vs Towns/Souths - 6:35pm

30 Junior hockey matches commence

30 Tennis - Social tennis followed by Presentation Night

30 Bushfire Ready Facilitator Course

See page 5 for a list of weekly events

To include your event, email [email protected]

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My Inbox….

Welcome to the April edition of The Boyup Gazette. I hope you all had a lovely Easter.

What a nice drop of rain we had to finish off the month, followed by some sunshine. Now watch those weeds grow!

It’s great to see a full calendar of events for April - there really is something for everyone. Best of luck to the winter sporting teams who commence their seasons in the coming weeks.

A note for all incorporated community groups, the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 comes into play from July 1 2016. There will be updates and information sessions about the changes in coming months, so please take note and act where required.

School holidays are just about upon us again, so travel safe if you are heading away. And on ANZAC Day, take a moment to remember our servicemen and women. There are two services being held by the RSL Boyup Brook Sub Branch, which are sure to attract large numbers.

Until next month

Cheers, Jodi

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The Wilga Endurance Ride commenced in 1991 and has been successfully run annually, with only one cancellation since its initiation. The event is usually held the second Saturday in March and for many participants is the first ride of the season.

The Wilga Progress Association (WPA) organises and runs the event with the assistance and expertise of the Western Australian Endurance Rider's Association (WAERA) volunteers on the day.

WPA members set out and marked the course, manned the water points, provided sustenance for both horses and riders along the way, catered for the hungry hordes and their support crews, and attended to the general mountain of paperwork needed for such an event.

With three distances - 80, 40 and 25 kilometres, the event provides for all levels of experience, from novice to experienced riders, and those wanting a gentle introduction back into the sport.

This year saw 61 nominations, with most successfully completing the course. The unseasonal heat was a contributing factor for those who decided to withdraw.

Feedback was very positive overall, with riders commenting on the well-marked track and abundance of watering points.

Riders in the 25 and 40 kilometre event received a certificate of participation and a small token of appreciation for their horse.

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The trophy winners (pictured below) in this year’s 80 kilometre event were: Best Managed Horse (Vet’s Choice): Richard Summerfield Medium Weight: 1st Frances Overheu; 2nd Sam Jones; 3rd

Cassie Mulcahy Best Conditioned Horse (Vet’s Choice): Frances Overheu Light Weight: 1st Linda Dix; 2nd Liz Mulcahy Best Conditioned Horse (Vet’s Choice): Linda Dix

What can be better than riding through some of the most scenic bushland the South West has to offer on your best mate. We hope to see you next year.

Enjoying the Wilga Ride


Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

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

what’s going on at your shire’!

Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers

Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485

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

The following meeting dates and times apply for the 2016 year: Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers 21st April 2016 19th May 2016 16th June 2016 21st July 2016 18th August 2016 15th September 2016 20th October 2016 17th November 2016 15th December 2016

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any issues with Council.

Council Minutes Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the website from the Council Meetings held in 2016.

Anzac Day Service The Anzac Day Service will be held on 25th April 2016, commencing with a march, assembling at the Commonwealth Bank at 10.30am. Service commences at 11.00am at the Memorial. Light refreshments will be available at the Town Hall following the Service.

Investment Planning and Patients Rewarded Whilst many things in governments, including your Shire Council, do appear to cost a lot for the planning phase and take a long time to happen, two fairly recent cases show the benefit of taking the longer view.

The State Government announcements last year of the sewerage scheme for Boyup Brook came about, at least in part, by Council’s continual lobbying and its preparedness to look seriously at doing this project itself. As part of the latter, Council partnered with the South West Development Commission and Landcorp to fund a pre feasibility study on a Council built and operated scheme for Boyup Brook. The consultant’s fee for this specialist task was in the order of $45,000. Council, together with its two partners, invested $15,000 into the study (a prerequisite for further planning and any grant funding). This $15,000 investment was one of the factors leading to the State’s current $6.7m investment in a Water Corporation scheme for Boyup Brook.

More recently residents may have seen announcement of success in gaining a Federal Government $2.45m grant for a bridge and that the Shire had to match this grant $ for $. Even more recently Council was advised that Main Roads would also provide $2.45m and so the community will get a new bridge to greatly improve a Shire Road. This project commenced years ago with the recognition that the single lane bridge over the Tone River, on Cranbrook Road, was no longer suitable for current traffic movements. In November 2012 Council resolved to invest $10,000 to get Main Roads to do a prefeasibility study

on a new two way bridge. On commencing this work Main Roads found that the need for the two way bridge was sufficiently great to warrant them doing the study at their cost. Council applied for a $309,000 Federal Government grant for the design and other preconstruction activities and in April 2015 was advised the application was successful. In June 2015 Main Roads recommended Council apply for a Federal grant of 50% of the estimated $4.9m construction costs. In February 2016 Council was advised that its application was successful. Whilst the thought of having to find $2.45m matching funds may have been daunting Council had been working with Main Roads on the project over time and was quietly confident of gaining matching funds from the State Government (through Main Roads). In this case then, the Shire Council’s foresight, tenacity and preparedness to invest $10,000, yielded $4.9m in funding for a new bridge to improve a Shire road that offers an alternative route to and from Albany, and is the subject of tourism promotion as a Bunbury/Albany link.

Patience Please This season has been, and continues to be, a difficult one for the maintenance of gravel roads within the Shire of Boyup Brook. With lower-than-usual rainfall in 2015, the winter rejuvenation of the roads (winter grading) was cut short last year, as moisture contents waned. This left many roads in a compromised position going into summer.

The Shire of Boyup Brook maintains 850 kilometres of gravel roads. In summer, two graders cut and remove material from the roads to render a smoother driving surface. This grading process is destructive to our roads as the road construction material ends up in a windrow on the side of the road, not on the wearing surface of the road where it is needed. The heavy haulage of rural commodities to and from our farms, at a time when roads are in their most vulnerable state, accelerates the deterioration of our roads, as does excessive speed and poorly maintained vehicles.

Our maintenance programme operates in an anti-clockwise direction and typically takes 3 to 4 months in summer to conduct a full circuit. Whilst we appreciate feedback from road users, drivers must be aware that the portion of gravel road they are using is generally going to be in a similar state to the section of road someone else is using. Calls for “urgent” grading of “their” section of road can be counterproductive, as the illogical, non-progressive programming of the grading will result in a poorer and slower service for all road users. Road complaints will be inspected, and action taken if necessary.

Road users are asked to please… slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions


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Building Supervisor/Maintenance Person The Shire of Boyup Brook is looking for a suitable qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the following works for the Shire of Boyup Brook:

Project management and supervision of the “refurbishment of the Aged Persons Lodge residential rooms”.

Project management and supervision of the “Council Administration Building front counter area, library and corporate services refurbishment”.

Review the Shires building assets and create a 10 year maintenance and capital works programme in conjunction with the Manager of Works and Services and Corporate Services.

Perform maintenance activities as they arise and as they are programmed.

This position is a contract position which it is envisaged will take 3 x 8 hour days per week to perform.

Successful applicants will be required to: supply their own vehicle and tools with vehicle cost

claimable on a per kilometre basis (Materials for repairs will be supplied by the Shire)

have their own insurance with public liability of $10 million dollars

have a construction industry white card ensure that they work within the guidelines of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Materials for repairs will be supplied by the Shire.

Applicants need to submit a letter and resume to the undersigned giving all relevant qualifications and experience and clearly stating their rate per hour and their rate per kilometre for travel.

Enquiries about the position are to be emailed to [email protected] or by contacting Maria Lane on 9765 1200.

Applications close Friday 22nd April 2016.

Alan Lamb Chief Executive Officer Shire of Boyup Brook PO Box 2 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

Call for Donation Requests Applications are invited from groups/organizations seeking donations/grants/sponsorship from Council funds for the 2016/17 financial year.

Application forms are available at the administration office by contacting our Customer Service Officer. Forms can also be downloaded from the Shire website.

Applications close at 4.30pm on 29 April 2016.

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


St John Ambulance First Aid Kits

30% discount off our range for Boyup Brook Residents. We have a variety of leisure, home, work place and vehicle kits. Drop in to the Sub Centre on Thursdays to have a look at our range OR phone 9765 2155 / email: [email protected] Price lists / kit descriptions can be posted out.

PathWest is open for business

at the Boyup Brook Hospital every week day morning

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am

Lions Club Boyup Brook Giant Pumpkin Festival

Saturday 2nd April 2016

Boyup Brook District High School Gates open 9:00 am Gold Coin Donation

Stall Holders set up by 8:00am

Entries for produce by 10:30am; Weigh off 11:00am ~ Largest Pumpkin ~ Heaviest Table Pumpkin ~

~ Heaviest Kids Table Pumpkin (under 16) ~ ~ Oddest Fruit / Vegetable ~ Heaviest Watermelon ~ ~ Tallest Sunflower ~ Largest Diameter Sunflower ~

~ Longest Zucchini ~ Fruit or Vegetable Sculpture (under 12) ~

Events & Contests throughout the day Lions Train - Stalls - Food & more

All Welcome

COMMUNITY NOTICES

at the BOYUP BROOK CRC 86 Abel St

April Dates: Wednesdays 13th and 27th

9am - 1pm

Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

ANZAC Day Services 2016

The Returned and Services League Boyup Brook Sub-Branch extends an open invitation to attend the ANZAC Day Commemoration Services on Monday 25 April 2016.

The Dawn Service will commence at 05.50am at the Boyup Brook War Memorial and will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast (gold coin donation).

The Morning Service will see the March Assemble at 10.00am outside of the Commonwealth Bank, with the service to commence at 10.30am at the War Memorial.

For more information, please contact Boyup Brook RSL Sub-Branch President Colin Hales on 0417 180 720 or email [email protected].

Museum Raffle

Wood raffle held on March 18th and 19th. Congratulation to our Bridgetown winner, Jane

Harding, Valerie Died on 5th April 2016, aged 88 years.

Valerie will be remembered in Boyup Brook as Miss Broockmann who taught 62 grade one children in the CWA room. She was a monitor in 1946 and returned for her first appointment in 1949. Valerie was Captain for the Girl Guides and also played hockey. A wonderful lady, sadly missed by the Broockmann family.

CONDOLENCES

Lynne and Tony Schreurs are pleased to announce that the wedding of son Josh, to Brooke Reynolds of Carnamah. Took place on the bride’s family’s property at Gingin on Saturday, 19th March. Glorious day, great setting and many thanks to all who attended.

WEDDINGS

ECE Easter Raffle

Congratulations to the winners of the ECE Easter Raffle: 1st Prize – Helen Higgins 2nd Prize – Sue Mead 3rd Prize – Helen Higgins

Thank you to everyone in the community who supported us to raise funds for our ECE Nature Play Ground.

Especially thank you to all the great local businesses who generously donated prizes – the Co-op, Farm Supplies, Greenline, IGA, Jane’s Shop, the Pharmacy, the Post Office, Sambrow and the Treehouse Café.

RAFFLE RESULTS

Car Wash

Wednesday, April 6 from 2:45pm

Boyup Brook District High School Primary Staff Carpark (Barron Street)

$10 per car ~ Sausage sizzle - $2

Fundraiser for the Year 6 Class Camp

mailto:[email protected]


Thank You Notices ~ Anniversaries Births ~ Engagements ~ Birthdays

ALL INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE

We’d love to help you share your news.

Email [email protected] or drop in to the CRC.

Boyup Brook District High School Reunion

1961 School Leavers reunion is being organised to celebrate 55 years since leaving Boyup School.

Date– 10/11 September 2016 Welcome lunch at the Boyup Club Re connect with fellow class mates over the

weekend Book own accommodation Confirm numbers by August 20TH Bring all your memorabilia to share the memories

Contacts --- Valda Dean (Letchford) 95922160 [email protected] Bill Austin 95356439 [email protected] Neville Parker (97653079) [email protected]

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

Monday Association Croquet - 9am Craft Hut - 10am

Tuesday Golf Croquet - 9am Games at the Citizens’ Lodge (1-3pm) Choristers @ Lodge - 3rd week Pistol Club

Wednesday Town Rubbish Collection (recycling fortnightly) Social Badminton - 9am Museum Open - 10am-3pm Computer Club @ CRC - 12noon-2pm Women’s Hockey Training

Thursday Golf Croquet - 9am Playgroup - 10am -12noon (during term) Craft Hut - 10am Museum Open – 10am-3pm Junior Hockey Training (during term) Junior and Senior Football Training St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open Men’s Shed Meet - 5:30pm

Friday Association Croquet - 9am Senior’s Discount Day at IGA Museum Open - 10am-5pm Boyup Brook Club Members’ Night

Saturday Church Services Tennis - Seniors 2pm

Sunday Church Services Social Bowls - 1pm

For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2. To add your weekly event to the list, email [email protected]

WANTED

Old Honda 125 parts or wrecks - to assist in restoration Any B.S.A. Bantam parts - in any condition

Contact John : 9765 3103

20' Truck tray, tip or flat. Any condition considered

Phone Shannon : 04287 173 990

Wine corks needed to make Trivets Please leave for Claire at the Visitor Centre where the finished

product can be seen and purchased.

Bushfire Ready Facilitator Training Saturday, April 30 - 9am - 4:30pm

Venue to be advised. Please register by April 4. More information on page 5.

Interested community can contact Stephanie Green at DFES office 97716808

A big THANK YOU to you [Adrian Price] and your team for deciding to make BlazeAid the recipient of the money you raised from your recent book sale. Another big thank you too to the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival their support of your book sale. As you are probably aware, BlazeAid is a 100% volunteer organisation and if it was not for kind hearted members of the community and groups such as yours, BlazeAid could not function. We do not receive any government funding so must rely on donations such as yours. Although we have fencing equipment ready for action in every state in Australia, it is quite expensive and needs replacement from time to time. Your kind donation will assist in maintaining and replacing this equipment. In addition to the Waroona base camp, we also have a camp operating at Grass Patch near Esperance and when these two camps eventually close, all the trailers and equipment currently being used at these two camps will be stored here in WA for future use. If you check our Website at blazeaid.com you will see there are several ways to donate to BlazeAid. Your donation will find it's way to the Waroona camp and will ultimately benefit the farming community. Thank you again, very much appreciated.

Brian Carr, Waroona BlazeAid Co-ordinator

THANK YOU

T h i s k o o k a b u r r a decided to ‘hitch’ a ride in a local vehicle, travelling 200 kilometres in this position at a speed of 100 kms/hr. Amazingly it was without any injury upon being discovered.

‘SNAPPED’





Red Cross Senior Housing Aid

Are you a Senior and having difficulty maintaining your tenancy? Are you unsure of what community services may be able to assist you to stay independent I your community?

The Australian Red Cross’ Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (AHCA) program can provide practical support and information to help with your concerns.

Please contact us to discuss, or if you would like more information on Red Cross’ work with isolated older people go to www.redcross.org.au/olderpeople or call Michelle or Amanda on 9726 6700 or 0478 321 222.

Classified Rates and Letters to the Editor

Births, Engagements, Thank You, Wanted etc. - FREE All other notices (For Sale, Employment, AGM etc.) - 1st three lines: $10 min charge, Each line thereafter: $2

Letters to the Editor are welcome, however, please limit to 100 words. Disclaimer: The views expressed are not those of The Boyup Gazette.

PUBLIC NOTICES POSITIONS VACANT

Position Vacant

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook is seeking an outstanding individual to join our team

in the role of Administration Officer. This position is available for an immediate start and will initially suit a candidate who is available four (4) days a week with the possibility of full time. Job share will be considered for this position.

Please provide a copy of your CV along with written demonstration of the following criteria: Demonstrated administrative, keyboard and word

processing skills, including Microsoft Office and an ability to operate independently and/or with limited supervision.

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work with all members of our organisation, our associates and members of the public.

Basic understanding of occupational heath and safety. Demonstrate coordination experience in bringing different

groups and/or people together to plan, assess and focus on key deliverables.

To be considered for this role you will need to be a dynamic, positive self-starter who is able to work autonomously and within a team environment. Previous experience in marketing and or grant/sponsorship applications along with social media would be advantageous however not essential.

Applications must be received in hard copy no later than 7th April 2016.

Please address your applications to: Private & Confidential The President Country Music Club of Boyup Brook PO Box 103 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

Netball Extraordinary Meeting

Boyup Brook Netball Association will be holding an Extraordinary Meeting on

Monday 18th April 2016 at 6.00pm, at the Boyup Brook Club.

AGENDA

2016 Season

Opening of all positions as stated below:

President

Vice President

Treasurer (need computer and experience. Data

entry into MYNetball Data-base) Secretary

Junior Co-Ordinator (most girls have moved to

Bridgetown Netball Season for 2016) (not required)

Net-Set-Go Co-Ordinator

Seniors Co-Ordinator

Umpire Co-Ordinator (NSG & Seniors)

Coaches (NSG x 4) and Umpires (NSG x 2, Seniors x 2)

Advertising (newsletter, gazette, school apps)

Committee Members x 3

All positions have a set job criteria with clear instructions and guidance.

Full time Manager/Co-Ordinator

Frankland River Community Resource Centre

Applicants will need to be experienced in office procedure, have good computer skills and reporting knowledge, and be able to interact with the community. Completion of Cert IV in Business is preferable. The successful applicant for this challenging position will be employed under the direction of the Management Committee, with a salary commensurate to a Level 2 CRC. A copy of the job description details can be obtained by contacting: Debbie Coole on 9856 6221 or Adrian Bridge on 9855 2310. Applications close 6th May 2016.

Rylington Park AGM

Tuesday 5 April at 7:00pm Open to all interested.

Please contact 9765 3012 or 0429 375 609 for more details

COMMUNITY NOTICES


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Inspirational Horse Woman Shares Story Standing tall on the stage of the Boyup Brook Town Hall with two bronze medals in her hand, Sharon Jarvis tells how at seven years of age she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a bone cancer with three months to live and a twenty per cent chance of survival.

Sharon was here to tell her amazing life story to more than 100 people who gathered for an afternoon tea funding raising event to help Sharon follow her dreams to Rio as a member of the Australian Paralympian equestrian team.

Proprietor of IGA Boyup Brook, Anne Thompson said, “Over a staff morning tea discussion our inspiration to sponsor our ‘own’ Paralympian came from Cadbury sponsoring the Paralympics for $1,000,000.00. Sharon's groom, Emma Bardot, is a Boyup Brook local, and with Sharon coming from Brookhampton, we found a worthy recipient of a fundraising event.”

“I actually judged Sharon when I was a Hacking Judge quite a few years back so I have a ‘personal’ connection to her as well,” said Anne.

Sharon’s love of horses started when she sat on a rocking horse as a one year old and insisted on a real pony by age three.

Sharon was shattered twice when at horse events it was suggested that she might like to try out for the Paralympics. It was noticed that she was getting on her horse the wrong side. Her friend explained that she had a dud leg that was too weak to use. Sharon was devastated that people thought she was disabled! However, she soon turned this into a positive and set her sights on Beijing.

There have been many highs and lows in her life.

Her new horse from England was restricted entry as the Hendy virus and Equine flu had just hit Australia so by the time ‘Odi’ arrived she only had six weeks to train before selection trials. It was a steep learning curb to make the team. Sharon’s philosophy is, “if you want something, you need to go work your ‘arse’ off for it.”

It was her Dad who taught Sharon her second philosophy. On this day Sharon had to carry a bucket of water a long way to the stables so she asked her Dad to help. He took the bucket and tipped it over her!

“What was that for,” Sharon asked recovering from the shock of cold water. His answer was, “You have to work out how to do things to make them happen.”

Sharon said, “It was amazing riding into the Beijing stadium with a fantastic group of athletes, knowing my family were in the crowd and the Australian Flag was flying high.”

In Beijing the team was sitting in bronze position until the last contestant, a rider with no arms, beat them by one point.

“Fourth place was okay, but realising how close we had come made a burning desire to win a medal,” said Sharon.

Soon after Beijing, Sharon lost her Dad with a heart attack. He was her rock, mentor and guide.

Sharon was part of the team to win the first Australia bronze medal in the Paralympic section at the World Equestrian Games.

Unfortunately, with her horse injured Sharon had to give up her dream of going to the London Paralympics.

With the help of a syndicate she now has a new horse, is now in third place in the selection trials with another one to go and her sight firmly set on Rio. However, this is another amazing achievement.

“I didn’t even need to fall off my horse – I just turned – and broke my leg,” said Sharon. “I did everything right but after ten weeks, it wasn’t healed. I then had surgery on it and just one and a half weeks later I went for my first selection trial where I gained two firsts and a third.”

Sharon needs to raise money to pay for her horse’s quarantine period to be able to get him home from Rio. From the Afternoon Tea Fundraiser event, $5,665.80 was raised.

“For me personally it was a very inspiring day and humbling to see how generous our Boyup Brook community is,” said Anne. “Sharon was totally overwhelmed and gracious and hopefully this will help with the costs in bringing her horse home.”

Above: Boyup Brook IGA Proprietor, Anne Thompson, Paralympian, Sharon Jarvis and Groom, Emma Bardot and the medals


Second Fox Shoot Planned

After a massively successful fox shoot in the Boyup Brook District in February having a second fox shoot was discussed. This will now go ahead on the weekend of 8 to 10 April. There will be no registrations or prizes.

“We will just have another crack at getting as many foxes as possible before lambing season kicks off,” said organiser, Rylington Park Manager, Mark Deas. “All are welcome to join us for breakfast at the Boyup Brook Pistol Club on the Sunday morning at 9:00am.”

Bring all the tails with for the tally and if you have an exceptionally big fox, bring the whole fox so it can be weighed. Cats and rabbits are always welcome as well.

For more info, call Marc on 0429 457 727 or Erlanda on 0429 375 609.

The Agricultural Society held its Annual General Meeting in February and although most positions were filled by the same willing people - why change a good team?!

President Tom Oversby retired, in keeping with his earlier announcement. And in keeping with Tom’s desire to have younger people holding office, the Committee were delighted when Sara Weir agreed to take on the office of President. Congratulations Sara.

Sue Titchmarsh has been elected Secretary and Harris Thompson has not only taken on the Vice Presidency but also will organise the Rural Ambassador competition – how’s that for an injection of youth!! - while Sue Emmerson remains Treasurer.

There is to be a slight increase in Membership and adult gate fees which will bring us closer to the average South West Show fees; the concession card and children entry fees remain unchanged and are still the cheapest in the South West.

The next meeting was held on 16th March with the main discussions revolving around the water system/supply and the need to replace the overhead power poles due to termites and asbestos lined meter boxes. These will be two huge projects both in time and manpower as well as cost. It is a bit ironical, that so much endeavour will be underground.

Possible changes to the cattle shed, the sheep shed and new cages for poultry have been suggested.

With the Centenary in 2018 there are lots of ideas for improvements.

The annual Sundowner was held on a beautiful cool evening with approximately 40 adults and children attending. Intended as a way of welcoming newcomers to our district, this is a lovely casual way to meet everyone – and there were several people new to town present. Well done Lisa and the team. The children enjoyed themselves playing with glow sticks in the dark of the hall.

Our next meeting will be on April 20th and will focus on changes to this year’s schedule. Everyone is welcome, likewise your ideas. If you can’t make the meeting, please let a committee member know of your suggestions.

UBAS Update

Student Leaders Grow

Boyup Brook District High School has developed a leadership program for its Middle and Primary school student councillors to teach them the roles and qualities of leadership.

In February, the student leaders travelled to Bunbury to attend conferences specifically designed for both Middle school and Primary school target groups.

In a full day of engaging activities, some of the topics covered were growing as a leader, being a positive influence, different leadership strategies and engaging students in activities and campaigns.

Primary school Captain, Brooke Nield said, “The conference was a great opportunity to develop my leadership skills and to discuss ideas with student leaders from other schools.”

Above: Boyup Brook District High School Primary School leaders Back: Josh Miller, Jordan Mantach, Zed Clark and Harry Goerling Front: Chevy Doohan and Brooke Nield


Watch Out for Weeds after that, although this method may only be feasible across small areas.

The Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) also recommend a mixture of triclopyr, 2,4-D and metsulfuron in the early morning when plants are not stressed. Visit www.agric.wa.gov.au for more information.

If you’d like more information on this weed or many other common weeds found across southern WA, the BBG has the ever-popular Southern Weeds and their control, 2nd Edition books (J. Moore & J. Wheeler 2008) available for purchase for $30 at the BBG office, 19 Bridge Street, Boyup Brook. Designed as a hardy ring-bound guide, these books can travel around in your ute glovebox to provide a quick reference on weed species from grasses and herbs to trees and shrubs along with control methods and detailed colour photos. Come in and grab a copy for yourself!

For further information on melon control, please contact the Sally Peltzer at DAFWA on 9892 8504 or email [email protected].

If you’d like to purchase a copy of the Southern Weeds book or have any questions on weed identification, please call the BBG on 9765 1555, email [email protected], or drop into the BBG office at 19 Bridge Street, Boyup Brook.

With a large amount of summer rainfall this year, many of us are seeing a green tinge across our paddocks. However, looking a little closer, this may be due to those pesky opportunistic summer weeds.

So this year in particular, the Blackwood Basin Group (BBG) are asking all landholders to be diligent with their summer and autumn weed control which will assist pasture and crop establishment as well as productivity with reduced competition once the season break arrives.

The Paddy melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) and Afghan melon (Citrullus lanatus) are particularly problematic this year. Their growth is favoured by good moisture relations and bare or fallowed paddocks.

Horse, sheep and cattle losses have been associated with eating the melon but the smell of the plants generally makes them unpalatable.

These melons are spread easily and quickly through stock fodder such as hay or straw as well as by natural causes such as bird or native animal consumption and transport.

“This is why it’s so important that we all share the responsibility of biosecurity,” said Felicity Della Gola, BBG Program Manager. “Only then can we be certain of having landscape-scale impact in the fight against these invasive species.”

The best way to control melons is through manual removal, with regular follow-up checks in the Autumn and annual monitoring

http://www.agric.wa.gov.au




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What a busy yet wonderful start to the year it has been!

Weeks two and three saw all students from PP – Year 6 take part in swimming lessons culminating in our summing carnival held in early March. As always it was a close battle with Quin narrowly defeating Iona to win the carnival.

Year 3/U Girls Champion: Indiana Reid

Runner Up: Megan Ivey

Year 3/U Boys Champion: Luke Hallett

Runners Up: Oscar Twigg / Dylan McCarthy

Year 4/U Girls Champion: Lauren Hester Runner Up: Kaitlyn Burke

Year 4/U Boys Champion: Tomas Marsden

Runner Up: Kiedis Barrett

Year 5/U Girls Champion: Jade Reid

Runner Up: Ella McCarthy

Year 5/U Boys Champion: Mitchell Hallett Runner Up: Brayden Murphy

Year 6/U Girls Champion: Hannah Ivey

Runner Up: Ella Harvey

Year 6/U Boys Champion: Cameron Maddams

Runner Up: Angus Wildy

Our Aussie of the Month award kicked off in March with certificates being awarded to Hannah Ivey, Kiedis Barrett, Lucy Fortune, Sophie Thompson and Rachel Corker. This is a new award that will be given out to one student from each class each month for showing outstanding citizenship in our school community.

The annual big bash cricket night was a huge success with the blue team retaining the title for another year. Thanks to all families who took part and to the P& F for providing us with a yummy barbeque and ice creams for the kids. It was a great social night for all!

Our Year 5/6 class, together with Mr Tweedie and Mrs Voak, have been on their annual camp with Perth being the destination this year. They took part in various team building activities such as raft building, flying fox fun and swimming activities together with a visit to the Fremantle Jail, Scitech, ice skating and the movies. It was a delighted yet very tired group of students that arrived back at school on March 24. Thanks must go to the P&F who continually support this camp by

subsidising more than half the costs making it affordable for all students to attend.

The Pre Primary class joined the residents of the Boyup Brook Senior Citizen’s Lodge for some Easter hat decorating fun. The children were grateful for the senior’s help as they adorned their hats with feathers, rabbits, eggs, chickens and lots of sparkles finishing with a hat parade before singing “Little Peter Rabbit” and enjoying some morning tea.

Finally we would like to invite any teachers who may be interested in relief work to join our list. You do not have to have taught in the Catholic system. As long as you have a recent CV together with your TRBWA registration and a current Working with Children card we invite you to apply by emailing your details to [email protected] or ringing us on 9765 1333.

Busy Start for St Mary’s

Above: Mr Ivey with grandson Thomas Ivey, as Devon Larkworthy-Darke looks on in the background



Southern Districts

Estate Agency

Office: (08) 9734 2144 Fax: (08) 9734 3133

Lots 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 Banks Road

Boyup Brook Rural

New to the market

Only 2 kms from town

Zoned Special Rural

Fenced with power.

Bitumen road frontage

4 with new dams

Lot 100 4.83 ha 11.94 acres $260,000

Lot 101 4.54 ha 11.23 acres $270,000

Lot 102 5.26 ha 13.00 acres $245,000

Lot 103 4.24 ha 10.49 acres $230,000

Lot 104 3.99 ha 9.88 acres $245,000

These lots are being sold off the plan with titles

due towards the latter half of 2015

Contact Jeff Heath 0429 311 223

On Farm Pricing (All size clips)

Forward: Option available Fleece/Pieces/Bellies

Fleece only

Minimum preparation

Express Testing & Selling (All size clips)

Oddment Selling on farm pick-up (No costly freight costs)

Contact Andrew Ricetti – Spearwood Wool Hotline: 08 9494 2967 Mobile: 0419 672 035

A/H: 9767 2035 Fax: 9767 2116

Playgroup Pitter Patter

We hope you all had a safe and happy Easter.

Playgroup will be closed over the school holidays with our last session for Term One being on April 7th at 10am. We will return on April 28th for a very special excursion to Rylington Park who have generously supported Boyup Brook Playgroup this year. Please keep an eye out on our Facebook page for details or contact Pia for details if you do not have access to Facebook. An email will also be sent out to our members with more information closer to the day.

7th April – Obstacle Course 28th April - Rylington Park Excursion

For questions or enquiries, please contact Pia Chambers (0429 673 069) or Sally Larkin (9765 3259), or visit our Facebook page for information on our upcoming activities.

Cancer Support Group

A support group, originally for Breast Cancer survivors, is now open to women with any kind of cancer.

The Women’s cancer group meets monthly.

“Often when you are diagnosed with Cancer, even with family and friends around you, we still feel quite isolated,” said Fran Ryder.

The women who meet regularly are at different stages of their journey. By meeting as a group there is a sense of not having to go on this journey alone, there is that common interest to bond the group and the experience to help others along the way.

While there are sad and difficult times there are also many funny incidents that cause laughter and good results that brings happiness to the group.

“Everyone does come away mostly feeling they better understand their predicament, happy and energised because they have socialised with a great group of women,” said Fran.

For more information please call Fran Ryder on 0408 000 157 or Sue Wallace on 0427 653 114 or 9765 3113.

Garden Club Cuttings

Our Garden Club visit for March took us to the Ashbil Community Garden in Bridgetown.

We had an early start to beat the heat and we were given a tour and also an informative talk by Libby about each of the vegetables and fruit trees that were growing, many bearing huge amounts of produce. Many of the vegie beds are raised off the ground to prevent any contamination from the sites previous use. Some members were able to take home some produce for a small donation, mainly tomatoes, capsicum and chillies.

There were also silverbeet, pumpkin, squash, aubergine plants and also many herbs including comfrey, basil, thyme and oregano.

A composting toilet has been installed and the door was being put on when we were visiting. A pergola was also in the process of being put up, and will provide a great shady area for members and visitors alike.

A lovely morning tea was provided with home baked apple pie, and yummy cakes for everyone to enjoy. Thank you very much to Libby, Ingrid and John.

Our next garden visit will be to Fiona Thomas garden, Asplin Siding Road, Tuesday 12th April. Meet at 12.30 pm to leave at 12.45pm at Shire office carpark.

Contacts: Audrey Hales 9765 1818, Chris Round 0429 111 743


MACNEILS ACCOUNTANTS This Business Life

Superstream

From 1st July 2016, all employers must report, and pay, employee superannuation on-line.

There are several ways of doing this, including through your accounting software, through an insurance

company or through the Australian Taxation Office. Using a clearing house is simple and will save time.

Hop on-line and have a look now. Do your set-up and be ready to go.

65 Railway Parade Boyup Brook WA 6244 Ph: 9765 1400

Information, Education & Training for our community

Services

State Government

Information

Lifestyle courses

Centrelink Access

Digital Snap Lab

Health Services

ADSL2 Internet

Art Exhibitions

Book Exchange

Videoconferencing

Photocopying (colour)

Laminating

Binding

Other Office Services

Room Hire

Websites

Resumes

Mail outs / Flyers

Project Management

Exam Supervision

Vol 22 Issue 4 Apr 2016

CRC Opening

hours

Mon to Fri 9:00am - 4.00pm

The Boyup Brook CRC is located at 86 Abel Street, Boyup Brook WA 6244

The CRC has been approved as an Agency of the Bendigo Bank and will be opening for business in May, so stay tuned for more details!

In the meantime, for information on Bendigo products and rates, or if you would like to open an account, please contact the Collie Community Bank on 9734 7411.

Help our town grow by giving the Bendigo Bank a go!

Financial Management Bendigo to Open

CRC Computer Club

Head to the CRC on Wednesday afternoons from 12noon - 2pm for

cheap computer usage rates for two hours with support available to answer your queries.

Available for all community members.

Members: $2-50 Non-members: $4-00

If you have specific queries, please phone 9765 1169 to confirm staff availability

Westlink (VAST 602) can be viewed for free at the CRC (dependant upon room availability).

For the full schedule of programs, please visit www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au.

Inspirational Western Australians screened throughout April Western Australians are proud of the great State they live in. Each year WA celebrates the achievement and contribution of extraordinary individuals through the Western Australian of the Year Awards. Join Peter Holland in conversation with inspirational Western Australians as they talk about winning their award and living and giving.

The National Trust of Australia (WA) presents the Western Australian Heritage Festival 2016 screened between the 16 April and the 18 May. This program provides an insight into some extraordinary events and unique aspects of WA’s magnificent heritage in the city and across regional WA and how your community can be involved. There is also a musical performance, “Sound from the Ground”, which was especially composed for one of the festival’s events at the East Perth Cemetery.

Westlink Programs

Business Partnerships

Ensuring that volunteers of community organisations have access to training and resources to improve their knowledge and skills is an important role for Clubs. Recently a Financial Management workshop was organised by Katie Drummond, the Shire of Manjimup’s Club Development Officer, Sport and Recreation.

To enable local volunteers to have access to this training, the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre organised an internet link-up to the Pemberton workshop reducing the burden of travel and associated costs.

CRC Manager, Jodi Nield said “Being able to connect to this workshop via the internet was very beneficial. Often if they have to travel, volunteers are less likely to attend training opportunities like this. Being able to offer the session locally removed that barrier.”

Topics covered in the workshop included the importance of having a plan for future activities what funds may be required, budgeting and knowing how to read a financial reports, as well as the legal obligations for incorporated associations.

All participants were pleased with the workshop with everyone indicating that the information they gained would benefit the future of their respective clubs.


Community Resource Centre Newsletter April 2016

Coming Up at the CRC We thank our Sponsors & Partners

Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: [email protected]

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

To register for any of these activities, please contact the CRC on 9765 1169,

email: [email protected], or call in to see us at 86 Abel Street

Like the CRC’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/boyup.crc

and keep updated with the latest news

Are You Being Scammed?

Lorraine English from the Department of Commerce will present information to the public on

Scams and Shopping Rights

Tuesday 24 May - 10:30am Boyup Brook CRC

$5 per person

Learn how to identify different types of scams and how to go about reporting them.

Please RSVP to 9765 1169 or [email protected]

The Garden is Buzzing

Native Bee Workshop A part of the Green Trees Series by Tracy Lansdell

Friday, May 13

10:00am – 2:00pm Boyup Brook CRC

$10 per person Includes lunch and handouts

This workshop will cover:

which native bees we have in the South West;

how they benefit our gardens;

how to attract them to and care for them in our

backyards;

plus how to make bee ‘hotels’.

Community Garden volunteers will also lead a tour

of the garden and discuss the future plans.

Lunch is also included in this celebration of

Neighbourhood House Week.

RSVPs essential, phone the CRC on 9765 1169.

School Holiday Activity

Come and learn the art of paper folding

Thursday, April 14 10:00am -12:00noon Boyup Brook CRC

$5.00 per child

All children aged year 1+ welcome Permission slips must be completed.

Please ring the CRC on 9765 1169 to register.


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Associations and clubs will see great change this year with the commencement of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 on 1 July 2016.

The Department of Commerce is committed to raising awareness about the new law and has released some new resources to help associations and clubs understand their future obligations.

The first new law Transition Pack is now available online and includes information about: changes to make when the new law commences; what your association’s financial reporting tier will be; and transitional requirements to update the rules.

A copy of an information session - Making the Change: Introduction to the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 is available to watch online. This 45 minute presentation provides information about: how the new laws will impact existing incorporated

associations; key changes to committee responsibilities; the prescribed model rules; and the process for updating an association’s rules during the 3

year transition period.

There will also be a two hour workshop at the Manjimup Town Hall on Thursday 28th April from 6pm-8pm, conducted by the Department of Commerce.

Preparing for New Associations Law The workshop is open to all community groups to inform about the changes and what it means for your club. Please RSVP to Katie Drummond, Warren Blackwood Region Club Development Officer - Sport & Recreation on 9771 7797 or email [email protected] .

All incorporated associations are encouraged to circulate this information to all committee members.

For more information, visit www.commerce.wa.gov.au

Making More From Sheep

Are you wondering if there is more you could be doing to improve the productivity of your sheep? Would you like an introduction to choosing the right rams and managing your ewe nutrition?

Southern Dirt is holding a workshop at Rylington Park on Monday, April 4 from 10am to 1:30pm, for only $20 per person.

This introductory session will talk about the fundamental principles of ewe management, conception and lamb survival; allow you to think about the breeding direction for your flock and what to look for in a ram to meet your goals and give you a beginners guide to condition scoring, feed assessments and feed budgeting.

Please RSVP to Southern Dirt on 9831 1074 or 0428 579 947.


BOYUP BROOK WOOLS

ALLAN PIPER

WOOL BUYER

CNR INGLIS ST & RAILWAY PDE

GIVE ME A CALL AND I WILL COME AND CLEAN

YOUR SHED OUT

Fax 9765 2674

Phone 97651364

Mobile 0428 933 785

[email protected]

During the second week of January 2016, a lightning strike resulted in a devastating bush fire killing two persons, destroying approx. 160 homes and buildings, many thousands of hectares of farm land and hundreds of kms of farm fences.

At that time, BlazeAid was working in the Esperance district following their tragic fire. On 5th February, BlazeAid was ready for volunteers to help farmers in the Waroona-Harvey Shires, the camp being based on the Waroona Showgrounds.

I spent four days in mid-March as a BlazeAid volunteer, camping in my small tent and had forgotten about the fierce gully winds which come down the Darling Scarp causing me to have to buy stronger tent pegs. All meals were provided, in most cases by local townspeople, organisations and churches. Many shops also gave a discount to persons wearing BlazeAid identification.

All tools and safety equipment was provided for use by volunteers while working. Some farmers also used their equipment if it had not been destroyed by the fire.

BlazeAid volunteers at Waroona were from all states, some having worked at other BlazeAid sites resulting from major fires or flooding. The average age at Waroona camp was 55 years and at almost 78, I was the oldest. Those without fencing experience were usually allocated to removal of burnt out fencing and if they wished could learn to erect new fences. Each fence erection team was led by an experienced fencer after discussion with the farmer as to the type of fence required. Farmers provided fencing materials and in some cases this was a result in a delay of starting the project.

There may have been delays regarding insurance payout, or farmers having to borrow money for fencing materials. Some farmers were clearly still in a state of shock, perhaps unsure whether to move or rebuild and therefore had not yet applied for assistance. Ten weeks after the fire, farmers are still approaching BlazeAid for assistance. At present, BlazeAid have enough emergency fencing to keep them in the district until the end of April so long as there are enough volunteers.

Depending on the type of work, a team usually comprised 2-6 persons with a trained leader. Most teams had a specialised trailer containing the main tools for the work we were doing. There was no pressure to work beyond your “comfort zone”.

Arriving back at camp each evening, after a shower and change of clothes, many of us sat in the shade of a tree with a cold drink in hand and chatted about many things including the experiences of that day. We then moved in to the hall for dinner.

After dinner, Camp Coordinator Brian Carr asked for reports by each team leader or a deputised person. This helped to heighten our awareness that each day had made a big step towards recovery by a number of farmers. Brian Carr also requested of volunteers that they recommend help from an experienced counsellor to farmers who were struggling emotionally. In some cases farmers were invited to have dinner with us at the camp.

During the six weeks from 5th Feb – 17th March the progress data is as follows:

Number of Volunteers 187 Properties registered for assistance 106 (and rising) Properties where work has commenced 82 or 77% Properties where work is finished 39 or 36% Volunteer days 1176 Fences cleared 113.2 kms Fences rebuilt 112.7 kms

During the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival on 20th February, the Combined Churches of Boyup Brook held a second-hand book sale. $2,055.30 was raised and has already been sent to BlazeAid.

The BlazeAid slogan is: “Not just rebuilding fences, but helping rebuild lives”

It is likely that the camp will conclude at the end of April. Meanwhile volunteers and monetary donations are still needed.

A BlazeAid Experience Adrian Price


Phone for a copy of 2016/2017 Tour Program

1300 233 556 and for Bookings

Royal Gala Tours 2016 /17 Brochure is now available. Call the office for your copy or download it from our website www.royalgalatours.com.au: We have a wide range of tours from one day to Fourteen day extended tours. Enquire about our Private Charters.

Golden Circle Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Albany. Tuesday 3rd May - Sunday 8th May 2016. 6 Days 5 Nights. Cost Adults $1600 Seniors $1550 S/S $430

Pilbara Broome Discovery Tour Wednesday 20th July - Tuesday 2

nd August 2016 14 days 13 nights.

Cost $3955, Seniors $3920 S/S $1045 Take in the sights of Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome, Derby, Newman, Meekatharra and more.

Wildflower Wonder Tour Monday 29th August – Thursday 1st September 2016 4 Days 3 Nights. Cost

Adults $1140, Seniors $1120. S/S $180 Dalwallinu, Mullewa, Geraldton and Cervantes.

Kulin Bush Races and Wave Rock Friday 30th September – 2nd October 2016 3 Days, 2 Nights. Cost

Adults $780 Sen $765 S/S $80

Narrogin, Barna Mia, Wongan Hills, York, Northam and Toodyay Thursday 27th October – Sunday 30th October 2016 4 days, 3 Nights Cost Adults $990 Seniors $975 S/S $240

Mystery Tour Monday 14th November 2016 – Wednesday 16th November 2016 3 Days 2 Nights. Cost Adults $850, Seniors $835, S/S $136

Newspaper House. Wednesday 13th April 2016 Cost Adults $100 Seniors $95.

Casino WaterTown or IKEA Monthly tour, includes a voucher for Casino Cost $45 next tour Monday 11th

April 2016

Perth Garden Festival Saturday 30th April 2016 Cost $50

Perth Craft and Quilt Fair Wednesday 18th May and Friday 20th May 2016 Cost $55

Windy Harbour Northcliffe, Quinninup Tuesday 24th May 2016 Cost Adults $100 Seniors $95

Reptiles, Eagles and Margaret River Saturday 11th June 2016 Cost Adults $115, Seniors $110

Donnelly River, Wood Gallery and Tram Saturday 2nd July 2016 Cost Adults $145, Seniors $140

Christmas in July Dwellingup Train Friday 8th July 2016 Cost $135 per person

Perth Craft and Wood Show Saturday 6th August 2016 Cost Adults $50 Seniors $45

Elizabeth Quays and Perth Zoo Wednesday 17th August 2016 Cost Adults $100 Seniors $95

Nannup Garden Festival Saturday 20th August 2016 Cost Adults $70 Seniors $65

Dowerin Field Day Wednesday 24th August 2016 Cost Adults $65 Seniors $60

Araluen Tulips and Zanthorrea Nursery Saturday 27th August 2016 Cost Adults $80 Seniors $75

Craft and Patchwork Tour Tuesday 13th September 2016 Cost $80

See the Best of the South West


Tasman Shearing

Local Boyup Team

Professional/Reliable Service

Phone Steve & Rebecca

Thompson

97651210 or 0427651215

[email protected]

“If it Moos

we can Moovit”

Contact David Inglis

0418 651 088 PO Box 150

BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

Group for Health Services

The Blackwood (DHAC) is a group of committed volunteers, comprised of health consumers, community members, and carers, who inform country health services in the Blackwood district of the health and service issues that are most important to the local community. Partner with us and have a say about health issues in your area.

If you have a suggestion about how your local health service can make improvements or have concerns about the services available in your town or district, have a chat to your local DHAC Chairperson or members. We are here to advocate on your behalf.

We are often looking for new members to ensure that as many groups and individuals within our community are included in conversations about health.

Your local Blackwood DHAC members

Boyup Brook: Philippe Kaltenrieder, Chairperson 9765 1082 Bridgetown: Max Barrington, Deputy Chairperson 9761 1131; Terry Linz 9761 4720 Nannup: Pat Twiss 9756 0241; Cate Stevenson 9756 0250

For more information on how to become a member Please contact your local DHAC member or visit the “Get Involved” page on the WA Country Health Service website: www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au.

Pest Management Workshop

The Blackwood Basin Group (BBG) and the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Biosecurity Group are hosting a Vertebrate Pest Management workshop on Tuesday 5 April in Bridgetown.

The event will feature 1080 baiting training for licence certification, look at the impact of vertebrate pest and cover trapping techniques and tips from DAFWA’s Jason Dearle.

The workshop will run from 9.30am and include morning tea.

For further information or to register your interest, please contact Blackwood Basin Group Project Officer: Kristen Mappin Phone: 9765 1555 Email: [email protected]

Girl Guide News

What fun to be back Guiding!

There are new girls and a new Leader! Cheyenne Beagley, a former Guide from the Boyup Brook Unit has been welcomed with open arms. Cheyenne will commence her leadership training immediately but has already shown her capacity to relate well to the girls and get stuck into it.

Following the Country Music weekend, the Guides did a rubbish collection around the Flax Mill camping areas and almost found it difficult to find rubbish! Nonetheless, quite a few bags were collected. We offer our congratulations to all the townsfolk and the campers for being so litter conscious!

Unfortunately, there was little time to see the Flax Mill model but it did fascinate and there was so much more to absorb. It would be good if parents took the opportunity to visit the display and better explain this period of our town’s history to their families; arrangements can be made through the Shire.

The last two weeks have been occupied with Easter preparations. The Guides made chocolate moulds, Easter cards and practiced some knotting by making wooden crosses. Then little chicken baskets were made and filled with the chocolates before we all went to visit everyone at the Lodge and the Hospital to present our Easter gifts.

Plans for next term include a camp and Mother’s Day crafts.


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Calcium Lick Blocks

Cydectin Long Acting Injection for Sheep

Cydectin Ewe Guard with or without Se B12

Capsules Dynamax Ivomec Maximiser Extender Se Co

Glanvac Vaccines

Agronomy Services Available through Mark Lawrence and Chris Robinson of Farmanco.

Contact Phil to arrange an appointment.

WINTER SEEDLINGS

- In Store Now -

Bell Pasture Seed

clover, ryegrass, mixes,

Now Stocking

EAR TAGS Think about ordering

now before the rush

It’s time to clean the gutters and be ready for the rain!

Think about installing Gutter Guard, and never have to do it again!

Ask us for a quote.

See us for all your scarifier & seeder Point requirements

CHEMICAL

Place your order NOW

to secure supply

Grower Open Day Tuesday 5th April 2016

At Dinninup Showgrounds

Come and speak one on one with our major suppliers

1.15pm for 1.30pm start

Please RSVP by Wed 30th March to Travis or Phil - 9765 1001

Farmanco Merial Bayer Animal Health Coopers Zoetis Bell Pasture Seeds CSBP

Boyup Brook Co-op Phone: (08) 9765 1001 Fax: (08) 9765 1168

10 –12 Bridge Street Boyup Brook WA 6244

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au

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coming events and covers items that may have missed the printed Gazette deadline.

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Please call Danny on 9761 7030/ 0431 829 961

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The Commonwealth Government has announced details for the locations and time-frames of the 128 new and upgraded mobile phone towers being delivered across regional WA though the Mobile Black Spot Programme.

The $385 million program is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Government and the Royalties for Regions funded Regional Telecommunications Project.

Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said The Nationals WA had unveiled the location of the first 10 mobile phone towers under the Programme last month, and welcomed the full schedule’s release.

“Information on all 128 phone towers being built in regional WA is now online and easily accessible, so local residents can clearly see when and where mobile coverage will be improved in their area,” Mr Redman said.

“By the end of July 2016, the first 10 sites in WA will be constructed, with many more to follow over the next three years.”

Residents of Warren-Blackwood can expect ten new or upgraded towers in the 2016-17 financial year, with more to come.

Mobile phone towers sites scheduled for completion in 2016-17 include:

South Coast Highway, Peaceful Bay Tindale Raid, Bow Bridge Dinninup Eastbourne Road, Diamond Tree Jalbarragup Mount Pingerup Mt Burnside Mt Frankland West Nannup East South Western Highway, between Broke and Walpole

Mr Redman said the Mobile Black Spot Site Locator was an important tool in providing accurate information and transparency around the Programme.

“Constructing so many mobile towers across WA doesn’t happen overnight, and we understand there is anticipation around when and where these will be built, which is why it’s

Mobile Black Spot Locations Announced important to keep communities updated on the project,” Mr Redman said.

“The Mobile Black Spot Site Locator is a comprehensive but simple tool allowing communities to follow the rollout. It includes a map to let people search for base stations and information about expected timing, as well as information on the Programme and frequently asked questions. It will be updated on a monthly basis to provide up to date information.”

Mr Redman said there was significant work going on behind the scenes to help facilitate this major infrastructure rollout.

“There are many factors affecting when a site can be completed, including relevant Federal, State and Local government approvals, the scale and complexity of construction required, and whether or not new structures need to be built or existing infrastructure can be used.

“Due to these factors, the website will initially show the expected year of delivery for individual mobile towers, with more detailed information being added as the rollout date draws closer.”

“Royalties for Regions is playing a significant role in transforming regional WA and I look forward to seeing the digital divide in our regions being further reduced.”

In total, Royalties for Regions has contributed $85 million to improving mobile communications across regional WA since 2012, supporting the rollout of 266 new phone towers.

Visit the new Mobile Black Spot Site Locator at www.telstra.com/blackspots and enter your postcode to see towers in your area.

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Craft Hut News

The AGM is over and the Office Holders for 2016 are:

President Mary-Anne Brlevich Vice President Sue Gale Secretary Margaret Morton Treasurer Neil McNab Committee member Roni Drazic

March has been an exciting time as we now have our new concrete pad down for the “girls shed” and soon to arrive will be the shed itself.

We took our stall to Storm in a Tea Cup on March 19th mainly to support such a great event.

Watch out for our up and coming Mother’s Day Raffle. We have been gathering prizes for a while now. That will be held in early May outside IGA.

Don’t forget we are at 2 Barron Street so come and visit us any time. Bring along your interests and have a cuppa and chat.

Our fees have remained the same this year and you can come along as a visitor for three visits before we ask you to pay any contributions.

Meanwhile keep smiling and happy crafting.

For information call Margaret on 0429 399 739 or Mary-Anne on 9765 1149.

Over 60s Club to Form

Bridgetown resident Neil McRobert is aiming to form a social group to provide the avenue for people to meet in a group environment. Those aged 55 and up are also welcome.

Towns to be covered are Balingup, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Manjimup and Nannup.

The group is for those without partners seeking friendship or opportunity just to get out. It will be loosely structured, open and welcoming, not as one on one if you were to use online dating.

Neil is hoping to have a person from each of the towns as a local contact and volunteers are welcome.

There are a lot of people out there looking for social contact and Neil looks forward to hearing from them.

If interested in joining the group there is a ‘bring your own everything’ barbeque to be held in Bridgetown at 12:30pm on Sunday April 10.

Please contact Neil for further information on 0427 198 861 or email [email protected].


Your Memories Wanted

The LOST Boyup Brook Facebook page is engaging many current and former residents by sharing memories of days gone by and we welcome your contributions.

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Dobie Doust’s Mill

This is about the transition period when sleepers were cut by hand using a broad axe and being cut by milling, in a timber mill. Although sleeper cutters were around long after mills were operating, milling eventually took over and timber cutters were employed supplying logs for the mills,

During the 1930s, Dobie Doust built a timber mill in Doust Street on the side of the hill, after where the road takes a sharp right hand bend. He sourced his supply of mill logs from mainly private property owners.

My father, who had been a timber cutter for many years, welcomed the opportunity to sell the mill logs and entered into contract to fell the trees, cut them into sleeper lengths and debark the logs ready for milling.

Dobie Doust had his own truck and driver, who also operated the manual winch fitted to the truck body to roll the logs onto the tray. The drivers name was Bert Bailie. I was only eight years old at the time and was amazed how the logs were loaded, especially when they were sometimes three high. As far as I can remember, the make of the truck was a Studebaker, but the conditions and the loads that the vehicle worked under were amazing.

The year was 1939 when World War II broke out and Bert Bailie left his employment at Doust’s mill to join the army. Dobie had two sons, Jack and Don. Jack took over truck driving. One day the truck arrived very early, and I can remember Dobie telling my father that ‘We are carting three loads today, Jack is getting married Saturday and we want to get a supply of logs to keep the mill going while he is away.’

Jack and Don eventually took over the mill from their father in partnership, but eventually the partnership was terminated. Don went farming and Jack continued milling, but shifted the mill to the sight where the rubbish tip is now located, and later again to Newgalup.

The Doust homestead was situated on the property opposite the cemetery turn in, now owned by Claire Diggins who has built a new house in front of where the original house was located. After Mrs Doust’s husband died, her and her sister, Miss Palmer continued to live in the house where Miss Palmer taught music to students. Although not ever being inside the original house I can assume it was a comfortable dwelling. Now in the year of 2016 the house has been demolished, if only those walls could talk, we would have access to a lot of history.

I am not aware when Jack Doust retired, however when I spoke with him last about a year before he died, he was running a service station/ deli in Walpole.

This article has been written from the memories of Derick Seeber

Poems by Chick

“A WEIGHTY STORY”

They say I’m gaining weight,

And put on kilos more.

So I can’t get back to what I was,

The time when I weighed before!

The Chef cooks up such wondrous fare,

Like sponges and cream puffs.

I just can’t tell myself, you know

That enough is more than enough!

My clothes are bursting apart,

And my slacks missing the seam –

But to give up on those goodies,

Would be such a wishful dream!

So when you see me happily munching,

Do not endeavour to take it away.

Just raise your hand to heaven,

And fervently, earnestly PRAY!

Chick Affleck

2016

Chick’s book of poems ‘Looking Backwards, Going Onwards’

is available from the Boyup Brook CRC for $25


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Boyup Brook Pioneers’ Museum

A friendly reminder that the AGM will be held at the Museum on Wednesday 13th April 2016 at 3pm sharp.

Your support will be sought for upcoming raffles being held to raise much needed funds to maintain and improve the museum. We are very pleased with the response so far from local businesses to requests for donation for the Mothers’ Day raffle.

As a fundraiser, we now have for sale washed rock paper weights in various sizes, hand inked with museum embalm.

If you have spare time, think of becoming a volunteer at our wonderful Museum and learn of our District’s History.

Contact: John 0439 651 560, Gay 0400 343 972 or Vicki 0427 322 031

Open: Wednesday 10am – 3pm Thursday 10am – 3pm Friday 10am – 5pm

CENTRE ROSTER

Apr-16 AM PM

FRI 1 H O'Connell H O'Connell

SAT 2

SUN 3

MON 4 S White J Peaty

TUES 5 N Spooner/D Winter N Spooner/D Winter

WED 6 V Atkins V Atkins

THURS 7 W Samwell V Regali


SAT 9

SUN 10

MON 11 M Hester J Hales-Pearce


WED 13 J Chambers V LeeSteere

THURS 14 D Chapman B Unstead


SAT 16

SUN 17

MON 18 A Hales R Wright


WED 20 C Round B Knapp

THURS 21


SAT 23 E Moir

SUN 24

MON 25 ANZAC DAY B O'Hare

S White


WED 27 J Peaty K Bleechmore

THURS 28 C Kaltenrieder C Kaltenrieder


SAT 30

SUN

Rally in the Valley During the month of April why not take part in the ‘Rally in the Valley’?

A self-guided tour of the Blackwood Valley Region, initiated by the BRVMA, the ‘Rally in the Valley’ gives you a chance to win $500 or a second chance draw of $200.

Entry is FREE and forms are now available from the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre.

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Be Still and Know….. God He did it for you

‘For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin.’ 2 Corinthians 5:2

UNITING CHURCH Each Sunday 9.30am

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month All most welcome

Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066

ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH

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

Contact 9765 1622 or 0428 680 008

SDA CHURCH Kulikup Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 10 am Service 11.30 am

Followed by lunch. Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012

SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 9.30 am Divine Service 11.00 am

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

CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Each Thursday 11 am

in the Thompson Lounge All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

We welcome you to meet with us every: Sunday Worship 9.30am Mid week Bible Study Wed 7.45pm Ladies fellowship Thurs 1.15pm

First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years 1-7

Enquiries 9765 1452

THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH OF BOYUP BROOK

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

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

Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH

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

Church is located within Catholic school grounds

Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information

Fr. Wally Kevis

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

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

April 1st P. Caldwell

4th B. Treloar 5th C. Creek 6th D. Mader 7th Yolande 8th L. Rear

11th J. Fortune 12th N. Jones 13th G. Eddy 14th M. Yrayzoz 15th K. Huisman

18th J. Chambers 19th Y. Newman 20th C. Petersen 21st A. Beadle 22nd P. Ritikis

25th J. Hilder 26th Mercedes 27th C. Petersen 28th P. Ritikis 29th P. Caldwell

WA NILS Scheme

Centrelink clients eligible. For more information,

or to apply, contact Jodi at the CRC 9765 1169

The Roman soldiers may have nailed Jesus to the cross, but what held Him there? The Bible gives us the answer: ‘For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.’

The reason Jesus didn’t call an army of angels to save Him, as He could have, was because He’d rather give up His life than give up on you.

We struggle to comprehend such a love because we’ve nothing to measure it by or compare it to. Nobody has ever loved us like Jesus, and nobody ever will!

And His crucifixion makes it possible for us to ‘come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.’ (Hebrews 4:16)

WA Criswell writes: ‘In a dream I saw the Saviour. His back was bare and there was a soldier lifting up his hand and bringing down that awful cat-o’-nine-tails.... I rose and grasped his arm to hold it back. When I did, the soldier turned in astonishment and looked at me.

And when I looked back at him I recognised – myself.’

In the film The Passion, people worldwide were moved by the hideous nature of crucifixion.

Underlying the story were two clear messages: (1) This was the price required to redeem each of us, a

price only Jesus could pay. (2) This is what we need to stop and think about each time we’re tempted to sin and disobey God.

Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important?

For two reasons: (1) His resurrection guarantees yours when you receive the free gift of eternal life. (2) If you live long enough you will experience the heartache of losing someone you love. Easter guarantees you will meet them again – alive, immortal, and just like Jesus.

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today, published by

UCB Australia, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this

daily word may be obtained from UCB Australia; freecall 1800 00 777,

email [email protected]. Online version: www.thewordfortoday.com.au


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

Cricket Team Shows Potential

The Boyup Brook Cricket Team had a successful season for its first year in the Warren Blackwood Association, winning five home and away games and making it to the finals.

Unfortunately they lost the final but everyone in the team made an account for themselves and there is plenty of potential to look forward to for next season.

“Thank you to everyone who helped throughout the year and supported the team and we look forward to seeing you next season,” said President, Tristan Mead.

The 2015-16 season Windup and Trophy Presentation Night was held on Saturday night in conjunction with the 10 year Premiership Reunion.

The trophy winners for this year were:

Cricketer of the Year Tristan Mead Runner-up Cricketer of the Year Ty Bancroft Batting average and aggregate Tristan Mead Bowling average Ty Bancroft Bowling aggregate Tristan Mead Fielding award Jo Evans Captain’s Award Duncan Kostera Player of the Finals Mark Maxwell Club Person of the Year Charlie Miller

Life Membership for Travis

The Boyup Brook Cricket Club inducted Travis Reid in as a Life Member at the recent Reunion celebrations.

A well deserved award, Travis has been an integral part of the Boyup Brook Cricket Club since he started playing in 1999.

In his playing career he played 164 matches, made 990 runs and took 188 wickets.

He has also been President of the Club, was a major instigator of having the cricket nets built and served several seasons as pitch curator.

Travis has been and still is a great advocate and supporter of cricket in Boyup Brook, avidly researching the history of cricket in Boyup Brook for the Reunion and has been an all-round valued club member.

Right: New Cricket Club Life Member, Travis Reid

Cricket Premiership Reunion

Forty people recently attended a Premiership Reunion for the Boyup Brook Cricket Club at the Football Clubrooms. This being ten years since they won their first outright premiership 2005/06 against Capel in Capel.

It was an impressive night for the Boyup Brook Cricket Club with the induction of Travis Reid as a new Life Member and new Honour Boards unveiled that list the Club’s player milestones and achievements since their inception into the Donnybrook/Capel Association in 1991.

Tristan Mead and Charlie Miller present awards to the current group of players, who are now playing in the Warren/Blackwood Association before Travis Reid gave an impressive talk on the “Origins of Cricket” in the district.

One of the Club’s all-time great commentators and statisticians, Scott Tweedie, throughout the course of the night, recounted both statistics and important moments of the five premierships that Boyup had won whilst being in both the Donnybrook/Capel and Donnybrook/Blackwood Associations.

Recollections from previous seasons’ Captains, Presidents and players, including Steve Brown, Tristan Mead, Michael Wright, Eion Gray and Michael Wallace were recounted. Brad Fairbrass, to the amusement of the crowd, rounded out the night with stories of some of the lighter hearted moments and infamous characters throughout the Club’s recent history.

“The night was thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was great for all involved in the Club to be able to celebrate what could be seen as the “Golden Era” of cricket in Boyup Brook,” said Travis.

Many thanks for all those who attended and to the following people for making it such a successful night; Mathew, Wendy and Tim Blechynden, Todd Atherton, Warren Pensini, Douglas Cumming, Brett Biluta, Women’s Hockey Club, Boyup Brook Co-op. Thanks also to Travis Reid, Scott Tweedie, Colin Hales and Michael Wright for organising the reunion part of the evening.

Above: Peter Lloyd and Scott Tweedie enjoy the evening


Hockey Corner

Women The Women’s season is about to start and they welcome some new faces to the team and others who are returning from maternity leave.

The Bandits have the first bye of the year with their matches for the coming month listed below, all at the Bunbury Hockey Stadium: Saturday, April 9 4:45pm vs Boyanup Saturday, April 16 4:30pm vs Eaton Eagles Saturday, April 23 7:45pm vs Marist Friday, April 29 6:35pm vs Towns/Souths

Training is on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm and is open to anyone who would like to come and join the team.

Juniors Junior numbers are looking great for 2016 with registration days held in Boyup Brook and Bridgetown.

The first training session will be held on Thursday April 28 for Mini (K and PP), Minkey (Yr 1 and 2) and Juniors (Yr 3 to 10). Matches for the junior competition will start on Saturday, April 30 with the format to be determined depending on final numbers.

This year we are also planning to have coaching clinics, occasional matches against other towns and participate in carnivals. Contact Jodi Nield on 0427 095 533 for more details.

Tennis Tales

Open Tournament 100 entrants from fifteen tennis clubs headed to Boyup Brook on the Labour Day long weekend in March to play in the annual Boyup Brook Open Tennis Tournament.

The weather, being overcast and in the low 20s, was magnificent all weekend allowing some fantastic tennis to be played in age groups from 10&U to Over 55 Super Veterans.

Many visitors commented on the high standard of the grass courts which are well maintained by the Shire of Boyup Brook.

“Squeezing nearly 200 tennis matches into two days is no easy feat, but everything ran very smoothly and on time,” said Tournament Director, Jodi Nield. She added, “The family feel of the Tournament is special, especially when parents and children can all be playing in events across the weekend.”

Jodi also extended thanks to the event’s generous sponsors, entrants, supporters and volunteers for another great event.

A number of Boyup Brook players performed strongly over the weekend taking home trophies. For a full listing of event results and photos, please visit www.boyupbrooktennis.myclub.org.au.

Seniors The Loving Cup was played on March 12 with 8 pairs taking to the courts. This event, which has been held annually since the late 1970s, traditionally sees off-court partners teaming up on the court. In a great, relaxed day of tennis, the winners of the prestigious trophy were Jen Staniforth-Smith and Ben Murphy. Rest assured, permission was sought from their spouses to play together!

The final month of the season will be busy for members with the Doubles Championship to be played on April 2, Handicap Doubles Championship on April 9, Singles Championship on April 16 and Presentation Night on April 30.

The Annual General meeting will be held on April 9 following play and all positions will be declared vacant. Please consider nominating for the committee.

Juniors The junior season has come to an end with a competition day and wind-up on March 24. The development and enthusiasm of the juniors has been amazing this year after the Club invested in a twelve week program of professional coaching.

Above: John Robinson, Open Tournament B Division Singles winner


Roos News

Football season has started again, with pre season starting back in mid February with each week numbers building. Tristan Mead was appointed as League Coach and Dean Phillips taking on the Reserves side.

Our first game of the season will be at home against Kojonup on the 2nd of April. On this day at 11am, up on the grassed area by the home change rooms we will be honoring the long standing service to the Football Club of Bob Whitton, by unveiling a bench, in his honor.

Our second game is also at home against Bridgetown. This round is dedicated to our sponsors. We will be hosting an afternoon tea with refreshments. This is to show our support to our sponsors for their commitment to the Football Club. That evening there will also be a roast beef on a spit for dinner. If you have been a previous sponsor or thinking about becoming a sponsor again for the season of 2016 please come down and enjoy our hospitality.

David Inglis President of the Roos

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the canteen or joining our committee please express you interest. Always nice to have new, friendly faces being involved in our Club.

If you would like to hire the Boyup Brook Football Club rooms, please contact Jenna on 0419 956 653 to organise the date you are interested in and the collection of keys.

Around The Traps

On Sunday 28 February the Boyup Brook Clay Target Club held the “Terry Shine Perpetual Shoot” named in Terry’s honour as one of the Club’s Life Members.

Terry began clay target shooting 55 years ago at the Edgehill Club in 1958, ten years later after moving to McAlinden he joined the Boyup Brook Club. Terry was awarded Life Membership in 1999 at the club 40th anniversary. He has also has won the Club championship five times.

Terry always remembers the great camaraderie and the making of lifelong friends that combined with the friendly rivalry when competing in a shoot. But his most outstanding memory was the generosity of the members, who donated their time to raise money for the plant, layouts and buildings. There were annual balls held in the 70s, and donations of oats to the pool by the farming members, and contracts to pull up railway sleepers, all money going towards the purchase of the first automatic traps to be used in the South West.

Overall winner 50DB and 25double rise was Phil House from the Boyup Brook Clay Target Club

AA 1st Mike Daden Collie CTC AA 2nd Michael Griffiths Boyup Brook CTC A 1st Wayde Robertson Boyup Brook CTC A 2nd Terry Shine Boyup Brook CTC B 1st Brad Stein Boyup Bunbury CTC B 2nd Vince Marney Bunbury CTC C 1st Jamie MacKean Boyup Brook CTC C 2nd Richard Keedwell Bunbury CTC


Social Badminton

Played in the Town Hall each Wednesday morning from 9am.

Contact Shelley Bates on 9765 1540.

Find Time To Play 9!

Have you ever wanted to try Golf? Do you have trouble getting to regular golf because of commitments with children? Do you have health issues, or time issues, that make 18 holes too hard? Do you dream of watching your little white golf ball soaring down the fairway, and dropping in that impossibly small hole in the ground?

We have just the game for you.

Boyup Brook Golf Club has a 9 hole competition for women on Thursdays. You will need to be at the Club by 10:30am, to commence at 11:30am. You should be finished by 1:30pm, and after a cup of coffee and a friendly chat by the fire with the other players, you could be heading home by 2:30pm.

There will be a senior player available when possible to offer some coaching tips, and assist with your progress. This could be a regular event for you, or if you find the game irresistible, you could move on to the full 18 hole competition in time.

For those beginners who are not sure whether they will want to continue, we can provide clubs to start out with. Starting day will be Thursday 5 May 2016.

Opening Day for the Ladies Golf Club is Wednesday 27 April, and this is a fun 9 hole competition to which all past, present and aspiring players are warmly invited.

Call Maureen Piper on 0427 933 785 or email ([email protected]) to register your interest or to simply ask questions. You can visit our website at www.boyupbrookgolfclub.myclub.org.au for further information.

Winter is coming and that means Golf!

The Golf season commences: Ladies Opening Day – Wed 27TH April Call Captain Lyn Willett: 0427 644 064 New players welcomed. Sponsored by Aird & Co

Twilight Scroungers for Men (New players welcomed) Wed 27TH April – 9 Holes 3.00pm start. Social evening to follow

Club Opening Day - Sat 7TH May Call Captain Peter House: 0438 983 230 Sponsored by Boyup Brook Farm Supplies – our Local Blokes

Thank you in anticipation to all Golf Club sponsors, supporters and players who will make this season of 2016 the best we can.

Management of the Club this season will be: Brad Fairbrass - President Lyn Willett – Ladies' Captain Peter House – Men’s Captain

backed up by various volunteer members serving on the Committee.

‘You Won’t Know If You Don’t Give It A Go’ so anyone who would like to join an affordable sport - guaranteeing plenty of fun and fellowship - come along and you will be made very welcome.

The Club will play host to the South West Ladies Championships this year in late July so it will be ‘all hands on deck’ to make ladies from surrounding clubs welcome.

Pre-season work has begun and if you have some spare time to continue making the course ‘the best sand-greens in WA’ please contact the Grounds Manager Simon Purse on 0427 651 339.

Fixtures for the season will be available shortly. For a full list of Fixtures for 2016 see the website: http://www.boyupbrookgolfclub.myclub.org.au/

Announcement of the usual ‘organised’ busy bee will be made closer to Opening Day.

Club email: [email protected]

Golfers Gossip

Clean Clubs Program

Keep Australia Beautiful Council has designed a program which offers free bins and educational resources to sports clubs in Western Australia.

Littering at club grounds and sports fields can be a problem for clubs to manage. It is one of the most reported areas of littering Keep Australia Beautiful hears about.

The Clean Clubs program can help your club manage litter, encourage positive litter disposal behaviour amongst members and promote recycling.

Responsible sporting clubs are not only helping to create sporting champions but good citizens too. If you are interested in creating a culture amongst your club members that encourages responsibility for litter and a clean and safe playing field, then the Clean Clubs program is for you.

Register for your free bin and educational resources now by visiting www.kabc.wa.gov.au/get-involved/clean-clubs/clean-clubs-registration and for any questions contact 6467 5132.

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