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January 2015 �

Drakesbrook Despatch�

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Next issue�Friday January 30th 2015�

Deadline� -�Friday January 23rd 2015�For Advertising & Copy 9733 2183�

[email protected]�74 South West Highway�

(PO Box 215, Waroona, 6215)�Office open Fridays 10:30 to 11:30, Or by appointment.�

A volunteer monthly newsletter for the residents of�Waroona, Preston Beach, Lake Clifton, Hamel, Coolup & Yarloop.�

January 2015 www.drakesdespatch.com.au Issue 61�

Monday. January 26th�7.30 - 11am�

7.30 - 9.30am Lions Club Breakfast�$5 Full Breakfast, Children & Continental $3�

9.15am Street Parade�9.30am Australia Day Address�

& Awards Ceremony�

Live Music�Face Painting, Balloon making�

Animal Farm & Pony Rides�More details inside�

January 2015 �

Nulsen Haven�2�nd� Wednesday - Seniors Hall�

– Jan Wood 9733 3701�

EMERGENCY�NUMBERS�

(�Police 9733 7400�(�Fire Brigade 000�(�Ambulance 000�(�State Emergency Service 000�(�Waroona Taxi 9733 1481�(�Water Corp (faults) 13 13 75�(� W�estern Power (faults) 13 13 51�

ST MARK’S�ANGLICAN�CHURCH�

WAROONA�

Normal Services are held on�the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of�each month at 9:00am and�on the 4th Sun. at 10:30am.�

UNITING CHURCH�

Thatcher Street,�Waroona�

Worship Services�& Sunday School�

Each Sunday at 9:30am�A warm welcome is extended to all.�Elders: Rob & Charlotte Bruce�

Phone: 9733 1018�Minister Robbie Jetta�

0478 243 765�

Community Calendar for Meetings, Church Services& Events�

Agricultural Society�3rd Thurs—Alison Birch 9733 1092�

Central Districts Axemen’s�Association�.�

Linda Miller 9733 2098�

Community Car�Waroona Resource Centre -�

9733 2545�

Coolup Craft Group�Wednesdays CWA Room,�

Coolup 9530 3258�

Coolup CWA�2nd Monday each month�

Coolup LCDC (Landcare)�1�st� Monday of the month�Kim Wilson 9733 2628�

Coolup Progress Association�1st Thurs of month 10 am Coolup Hall�

Bev Alexander 0407 381 281�

First Waroona Girl Guides�Mondays 4pm Scout Guide Hall,�

Fouracre St.(Excluding public holidays.)�

Dam Spinners�Fortnightly CWA Rooms, Yarloop�

Joy Jackson 9733 1810�

FRAGYLE�Preston Beach Hall�3rd Sat. Monthly�

Hilary Wheater 9733 1219�

Lake Clifton Landcare�Contact: Nancy Fardin 9739 1154�

Lake Clifton/Herron Progress &�Sporting Association�

Meetings every 2nd month on the 3rd Monday�Contact: Jenny Rose 0428 343 028�

Preston Beach Progress Assoc.�Quarterly Meeting,�

phone 9739 2090 for details�

Really Really Free Markets�Every 3rd Saturday�

Memorial Hall - 1 to 3pm�

Senior Citizens Welfare�Last Wednesday - Jan Wood 9733 3701.�

Hall Hire: Shire Office 9733 7800�

South Mandurah Al-Anon Group�Evary Monday at 10am Uniting Church,�

2 Reees Place, Wannanup�

St John Ambulance�3rd Monday 7:30pm -�

Carol Racco 9733 2122�

Tai Chi�Pisconeri Hts Park�

Thursday, 10 am – Del Leahy�

THE SALVATION�ARMY�

Family Worship With�The Salvos�

Services every second Sunday,�January 4th & 18th @ 10am�

Meeting at Waroona Community�Resource Centre�

10 Henning Street, Waroona�EVERYONE WELCOME�

Contact: Shirley - 9733 1842�

WAROONA�CATHOLIC CHURCH�

Waroona/Yarloop�Mass Times�:�

Waroona�: Sundays at 9.00am�Yarloop�: Second and Fourth�Saturday of the Month at 6pm.�

Parish Priest: Father Jay Johnson� Ph: 9733 1225�

Email: [email protected]�

Wagerup Community�Consultative Network�

For information contact�Tom Busher at Alcoa on 9733 8768�

Waroona Arts and Crafts Centre�Bi monthly, 1st Monday Month�

11:30am - 9733 3086�

Waroona Hamel R&SL�1st Mon in Feb(AGM), May,�

Aug & Nov Frank Wood 9733 1371�

Waroona Historical Society�3rd Thurs 4:00pm�

Debra Tyler 041 7 70 5 966�

Waroona Lions� 2nd & 4th Monday—�

Grant Hewett 0417 919 777�

WAROONA�CHRISTIAN�

FELLOWSHIP -�AOG�

Services 10am Sundays�Senior Citizens Centre, Millar St.�

We are a local church in our community.�We have mid-week small groups, great�worship, children's ministry, Bible based�teaching and prayer for the sick. You are�welcome to attend.�Info: Ps Stephen Griffiths 9593 6717�

MANDURAH -�WAROONA BUS�

Thurs. Jan. 15th &�29th�at 9:00am from�the Waroona Hotel,�

South West Highway�Mandurah Bus Charters�

9581 6555�

January 2015 �

Waroona Pensioner’s� Social Club�

1st Wed—Dot Hansen 9733 1892�

Sub Centre Opening Times�Tues & Thurs�

9:00am - 1:30pm�Phone: 9733 2122�EMERGENCY: 000�

www.waroonaambulance.com.au�

Waroona State�Emergency Service�

Training every Wed 9733 1477�

WELL OF LIVING�WATER�

Meetings at 7 Butler Retreat�Waroona�

7 pm every 2nd Friday�Needed, prayer Warriors for our�

Nation from 2 Chronicles 7v14�All welcome supper after.�

Waroona Playgroup�Playgroup is open Mon,�Tues and Thurs 9-11am,�

PH:� 9733 1979�

Waroona�Lions�

Farmers�Market�

The next market is�on Sunday�

February 1st 2015� 8:am till Noon�

Bay prices are $10 and sellers�can set up from 6.30am�

For more information about�the markets, or to book a stall,�

please contact either:�

Lisa Fry 0415 954 993�As always the future of the�

Market is in your hands. If you�want it Support it. This is a�

non-profit event by the Lions�Club of Waroona and all�

proceeds go back into the�Community�

Our next First�Aid Course is�‘Provide First�

Aid’�–�

It will be held at the Waroona Sub�Centre on the 13th & 14th of�

January, 8.30 to 4.30 pm both days�at a cost of $175.00 per student or�$135.00 Pensioners, unemployed�

and students.� Please contact St John Ambulance�office Tues or Thurs mornings on�

9733 2122 or email�waroonastjohnambulacne@bigpond.�

com�for further information�

Congratulations to the following people� with Birthdays in January�

Beppi Magro Daphne Abbott�Jill Thomas Joy Maffesconi�Lucy Cavallaro May Malthouse�Sm Goldsworthy Tona Pisconeri�Adel Della Franca Bill Abbott�

Community Car Lucky� Numbers Winners�

At the last Lion’s Markets for 2014�the winners were�Chart One 1�st� Helen 2�nd� Keith�Chart two 1�st� Betty 2�nd� Bill�Chart Three 1�st� Ian 2�nd� Crooky�Thank you Marylin for donating your�prize back. We picked another�winner. Thanks to Tracy at the�visitor centre for another generous�donation. Merry Christmas and a�Happy New Year to all the�supporters of the Waroona�Community car.�

NULSEN�

Well! here we are, Christmas is�over and the New Year has started.�We from Nulsen wish you all the�best for 2015 and take this�opportunity to say a big�THANKYOU for supporting our�Christmas raffle,�We raised $608. only because you�were all so generous.�1st ticket No Red C87 Megan�2nd “ “ Green C14 Vanessa�3rd “ “ Blue D75 Erin�Napoli�4th “ “ Green C22 Narelle�well done to all our winners, and�thanks again to the Waroona�Community.�

MEMBERS�We will not be having our usual�meeting in January, but instead, we�will be having our belated xmas�lunch down at the Drakesbrook�Tavern on 21st January at 12 noon.�I you are coming along please ring�Jan on 97333701 or Thelma on�97331476, as we have to book, this�will be paid for by all members.�Take care Jan Wood(Secretary)�

January 2015 �

" see our web page for bottleshop specials and full restaurant menu -�www.thewaroonahotel.com.au� �"�

OPENING TIMES�Monday 11 - late�

Tuesday 3.30 - late�Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11 - late�

Saturday 10 - late�Sunday 11 - late�

DINING ROOM OPEN 7 DAYS�(Except Lunch Tuesdays)�12 - 2.30PM 6 - 8.30PM�

DRIVE THRU BOTTLESHOP, TAB,�RESTAURANT, ACCOMMODATION�

,�$10�Take-Aways�

Everyday� Call for orders�

and options�

Drive thru takeaway food, ring to place�order - drive thru to pick up all meals�

7 days/week�TRUE DRIVE THRU SERVICE�

Venue: Waroona Recreation Centre -� Millar Street, Waroona.�Time:� 7pm for 7.30 start, finishes 11.30pm�Dress:�Smart casual (and bring your dancing shoes!)�Price: $45� per ticket ($40 Early bird purchased before 19�th� Jan)�Cash Bar (No BYO):� Beer, Wine, Champagne, Soft Drinks can be purchased�

at the venue.�What’s included:�Valentine’s theme with table seating, Nibbles and light�

supper. Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin/Freestyle dancing, Floor-shows, Raffles,�

Spot Prizes, Line and progressive dances with instruction, Guest Singer AND�

our Formation Team performance.�Don’t have a Partner:� All members of the Formation Team are available for�

the dance of your choice if you mark their card for a donation of $5.�Ticket Purchase:� Table of 8 or limited single tickets available.�For reservations Phone�0476 179 709�Tickets also available – Waroona Visitor’s Centre�

General Inquiries:�[email protected]�www.perthballroomdancing.com/images/PDF/CountryDay.pdf�

Who we are:�A group of 20 Ballroom Dancers who formed a team in March 2014, to produce�

exciting routines that will inspire people to find their feet and dance!�

We are the WA Masters Formation Team!�

Our Aim:� To raise funds for our group, to promote Ballroom Dancing locally and to travel�

interstate representing WA during 2015.�

January 2015 �

FOR ALL YOUR LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS:�

Contact your local agent KEN REYNOLDS�Mobile: 0417 180 874�

now available delivered to you�- a top quality product -�

·� SLAUGHTER STOCK�·� STORE STOCK�·� BREEDING STOCK�·� SALEYARD STOCK�

SENIOR CITIZENS�

Hello everyone�Whew, Xmas has gone, now we can�just look forward to the next one!!�Very best wishes for the year 2015.�may it be happy and healthy. We�from both Pensioners and Seniors,�had a beautiful Xmas lunch at the�Drakesbrook Tavern, they did us�proud, many thanks to the Staff and�Management, you did a sterling job.�To all the raffle winners, well done,�and many thanks to the Lions Club�for donating the Xmas cakes,yum.�Many thanks to Richard for the�entertainment.�Our next Seniors Meeting will be on�the 28th January 2015�To all our Members who have been�ill over this last few months, we hope�you are all on the road to recovery. If�you are new to town, we have�Seniors Meetings on the last�Wednesday of every Month,at the�Seniors Hall on Millar Opp, the�Catholic Church, meetings start at�1.30pm, love to see you. Happy New�Year Jan Wood (Secretary�) �97333701�

TAI CHI IN THE PARK�

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful new year.�Tai Chi in Pisconeri Park (top of Iseppi St) will resume at 9.00am on�Thursday, January 15�th�. Please note that the starting time is earlier during�these hot months – 9.00am.�Everyone is welcome to come along and join in this gentle exercise. Please�bring a mug for a cuppa afterwards, and $2 donation to charity. Last year we�were thrilled to donate over $1000.�See you at Tai Chi, 9.00am Thursdays.�Del Leahy.�

IS COMING TO WAROONA�ON THE 3rd MONDAY IN EACH MONTH�

Monday 15th February 2015�at the Waroona Community Centre�

From 9 am - 4 pm�Treatments that can be performed in Waroona�• Anti ageing Plans/ Skin Analysis • Facials/Peels/Masks • Muscle Relaxants/Fillers�• PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma. Use your own blood to Rejuvenate and Heal. • Pelleve -�Non Surgical Face Lift • Carboxytherapy - Wrinkles, Eyes - dark circles/ puffiness,�Cellulite, Fat, Lax Skin, Stretchmarks, Wounds anywhere on the body and Hair Loss.�• Lipodisolve • Surgitron - mole removal • Veins • Hair Loss • Weight�Loss • General Wellness and Stress management�

All Treatments are Medical and Performed BY MEDICAL STAFF ONLY�Bookings / Enquiries : Lynne 0418 307 699�

January 2015 �

Date: Monday 26th January 2015�Time: 7.30am to 11am (Breakfast from 7.30am to 9am)� Official ceremony commences at 9.30am�Cost: $5 Full Breakfast, $3 Continental and Children� (Provided by the Waroona Lions Club).�Event Organisers: Shire of Waroona�www.waroona.wa.gov.au�Venue: Drakesbrook Place & Memorial Hall�Contact: Tori Davis or Naomi Purcell�

Community Development Officer� Shire of Waroona� [email protected]� Ph. 97 337814 Mob: 0409 370 360�

The Shire of Waroona invites all community members to enjoy the�Australia Day celebrations in Waroona on Monday January 26th 2015. The�celebrations will be held at Drakesbrook Place and Memorial Hall�commencing with the Lions Club breakfast at 7.30 am.�

Entertainment will flow throughout the morning starting with live music,�animal farm, pony rides and face painting. A street parade will leave the�oval at 9.15am. Shire President Cr Christine Germain will present the�Australia Day Address and official proceedings at 9.30am and include the�presentation of the Premiers Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards and�the Shire of Waroona Meritorious Community Service Awards.�

This promises to be a wonderful family event, so come along and join your�local community to celebrate this great nation called Australia.�

Shire of Waroona Sea to Scarp Summer Events�

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January 2015 �

Dr Chad O’Connor will be�at the Waroona�

Community Resource�Centre each week.�

For appointment days and�times please phone Chad on�

0458 940 981�

OC CHIROPRACTIC�

TOY LIBRARY - OPEN WEDNESDAY�FORTNIGHTLY�10AM TO NOON�

Waroona Community Resource Centre�10 Henning Street, Waroona WA 6215�

Phone: 9733 3011�Email: [email protected]�

Webpage: www.waroonacrc.net.au�Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am till 4pm�

Friday 9am till 3pm�

Family Support�Service�

Our Service is to support families�and individuals within the�community. We work to empower�families and individuals to enhance�their own abilities, so they can�acquire the skills, knowledge and�self-confidence to manage their�own day to day lives. We are�committed to providing a quality�service to those living in the areas�of Waroona, Harvey and Yarloop�and operates out of the Resource�Centres. Call 9733 2902 to make�an appointment or email:�[email protected]�We are a confidential, free service.�Funded by the Department for Communities�

Mandurah Podiatry�Visit the Waroona Community�

Resource Centre once a month�

To make an appointment with the�Podiatrist please call their office on�

9535 9143.�

FREE�LEGAL�ADVICE�

Peel Community Legal Service�is providing a FREE legal�advice service in Waroona.�

FREE 30 minute appointment�with one of our fully qualified�

solicitors, who can provide�

general legal advice on a�

range of matters.�

Please phone or email the office�for appointments.�

or� [email protected]�

Waroona Community�Cuppa�

Wednesday fortnightly�10am to 12 noon�

Surgery Hours�Mon to Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm�

Friday 8.30 to 12 noon�Current Doctors are:�

Dr A Kaplan, Dr Pat Wallace,�and Dr Kattock�

For all after hours emergencies�contact Peel Health Campus�

on�9531 8000�

9733 1461�

FORREST MEDICAL�WAROONA SURGERY�

TransWA�FOR TRAIN TIMES AND BOOKINGS�

1300 662 205�BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE�

OR VISIT�LOCAL AGENT AT THE COMMUNITY�

RESOURCE CENTRE�

www.transwa.wa.gov.au�

SHIRE OF WAROONA�NOTICE OF MEETINGS 2015�

The Council of the Shire of Waroona will hold its Ordinary Council meetings on the following dates during 2015�

17 February, 24 March, 28 April, 26 May, 23 June , 28 July, 25 August�22 September, 27 October, 24 November, 15 December (To be confirmed)�

Meetings will be held at the Waroona Shire Council Chambers, rear of 52 Hesse Street, Waroona�commencing at 4.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.�

IAN CURLEY�CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER�

January 2015 �

meet the team�Harcourts Mandurah�

Who’s selling Waroona?�“Its time to experience the award winning service�

you and your property deserve”�With a wealth of knowledge and experience between them.�

Covering a divers range from project development to house &� land packages, ocean front and rural properties.�

CALL KATHIE OR IRENE TODAY!�Kathie Halfyard 0409 949 559 Irene Martindale 0417 355 257�

Harcourts Mandurah Office (08) 9581 9999�*�[email protected]�*�[email protected]�

January 2015 �

Waroona Tyre�& Mechanical�

We Now Offer 10% Discount�For Aged Pensioners.�

Our Services Range From Wheel�Alignments, Services, Tyre�Repairs, Shockies, Brakes,�

Exhausts, Mufflers, Front End�work, Batteries, Oil Supplies,�

Battery Checks as well as minor�and major services.�

For Great Service And Prices On�All Tyres And Mechanical Work�Call In And See Us from 7.30am�

to 4.30pm Monday to Friday�62-64 South West Highway,�

Waroona or�Phone 9733 1007�

Coral’s Charity Knitters�Our last get�together for 2014�we finished the year�by having a�jewellery party.�Thank you to the�

ladies who ordered items. I have�taken beanies and a rug to Peel�Hospital. Our dates for January are�the 8�th� and 22�nd�. New members are�welcome. Just bring needles (knitting�or crotchet) we have the wool.�Thanks to Pam Corker House for the�donation of wool. A big thank you to�the lady who has donated a doll with 2�knitted outfits. This will be raffled at�the Autumn Fair 2015. We are also�

busy knitting/crocheting small items�that will be sold. Money raised is�going towards Waroona St John�Ambulance. We had a lovely morning�tea on 3�rd� December at the home of�one of our Ladies. Mavis couldn’t get�to our morning tea at the library so�she kindly hosted one for us. Thank�you Mavis. I hope that everyone had a�Merry Christmas with family and�friends. Our thoughts are with our�members who are not so well, also to�those away on holidays. See you on�8�th� January.�Make new friends but�keep the old; one is silver and the�other gold.�Thank you Coral Culling.�

Crafties Support Local Cause�The successful “Hanging on the High-�way” held last April at Waroona Visitor�Centre & Gallery raised an awareness�of the beautiful patchwork and craft�items created by “crafty ladies”�

in Waroona and surrounding districts.�“Not only did it bring together many�who had never met but it provided�anopportunity to raise monies and�support the Waroona Community�Car,” said Mrs Jane Humby, a�Waroona quilterand assisting�event co-ordinator. In Decem-�ber a final cheque was�handed over from the sale of�donated items bringing the�total raised from “Hanging on�the Highway” to just under�$3,000. The response from all�participants was magnificent�and their generosity is to be�congratulated ... it’s certainly�appreciated by the many that�use fabulous community car�service. Just over $600 of the�amount raised came from the�donation of a seascape for sale during�

Jane Humby presents the final�cheque to Betty Derrick �

the event. Mrs Jan Burne, an artist�and volunteer at the Visitor Centre,�was delighted to hear that rather than�selling the painting, Mrs Derrick had�organized a very successful raffle. �

“Waroona has a special and�unique asset in the Commu-�nity Car,” she said. “It was a�pleasure to help out knowing�that the money raised will�help its continued service.”�Mrs Derrick has devoted�herself to the Community�Car and believes that it is an�essential safety net for our�community. “It means peo-�ple, in times of great stress,�can have the pressure taken�off when they need to go to�medical appointments,” she�said. “We are grateful to all�the generous quilters, crafts-�

people and artists and also to the�many other community members and�organizations that keep the car go-�ing.” For information on the Waroona�Community Car please contact the�Waroona Community & Resource�Centre.�

� Jan Burne with Betty Derrick �

January 2015 �

Stuart’s Sharpening Services�Bring in your chainsaws and all tools you wish to�

Sharpen, bring your old tools�back to life�

50 South West Highway�Waroona�

0468 409 386�

Coral’s Celebrant Services�Coral P McLellan�

Marriage Celebrant�Reg. Number: A15105�

50 South West Highway�Waroona�

[email protected]�

For your wedding get someone who understands how�personal it is�

0435 196 194�

Stuart McLellan Freelance Photographer�[email protected]�

Professional Services at realistic prices�

All types of photographic work undertaken, Insurance�photographic records of fine art, jewellery and antiques, large�

format printing and copying, framing, studio portraits, Restoration�on most photographs�

Call me for an obligation free quote.�0468 409 386�

50 South West Highway Waroona�

Direct Appliance Rentals Mandurah Pty Ltd�

Centrelink Clients Welcome�

Fridges, Washers, Computers,�

TVs, Furniture, Mobile phones etc.�

Great rates, Fast Approvals,�

Brand New Products and a $1 buy out offer!�

Call Now! ..�..... 9536 8282�9536 8282�

WAROONA CREATIVE� ARTS CENTRE�

We finished our year with our annual�Open Day where we showcased the�variety of crafts that we have been�doing during the year. We also joined�our many visitors in a delicious�morning tea which was, once again�produced by our ladies.�Winners of our very attractive and�well-worth-winning raffles were:�

1�st� E38 Blue Chad.�2�nd� D77 Black Kim,�3�rd� F17 Blue Alan,�4�th� B58 Red Carol Hull.�

By this time we hope you have had a�safe and Happy Christmas and will�enjoy a bright and prosperous New�Year 2015. Perhaps you would like to�drop in and see just what is going on�at the centre and maybe even join us�with new ideas for our craft days or�learn some that you have already�seen us do!�You would be very welcome! Phone�9733 3086 for further details once we�resume on 12�th� January�Nola Turner�9733 1484�

SENIORS DO HAVE A�VOICE!�

-National Seniors Australia�Hope your Christmas was all you�hoped for and your New Year is safe,�healthy and happy. We certainly�enjoyed our Christmas lunch and had�over 30 people attending. A get�together has been organised on 12�th�

January at Quarry Park Meadow�Springs. It is BYO everything and we�will start with morning tea at 10am�followed by lunch and will finish when�the last one leaves.�All is going well for our Conference in�May. Speakers have accepted their�invitations for the day. The venue is�booked, lunch and morning tea all�organized. Visitors as well as�members are welcome. More�information re cost, times etc. will be�available nearer the time�For more information please ring�97331303 or Perth Office on 1300�765 050 or visit our websit�e�www.nationalseniors.com.au� Yvonne Parker President�Mandurah/Murray Branch NSA�

January 2015 �

EC7770�

Unit 2/63 McLarty Street, Waroona�

OFFICE HOURS�..Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm..�(Closed for lunch between 12:00 & 12:30)..�

EFTPOS Available..�

3% Seniors Card Discount available on request...�

Phone 9733 1200�

Chookyard Farmer - Ken�December�has been�a really�busy�month in�the Chook�

Department with 3 sets of chicks being�hatched. Penny “Celebrity Chook” had�three chicks and Red Velvet (New�Hampshire) had three chicks as well.�This week Princess one of the�Faverolles successfully hatched one�chick but the first day of extreme hot�weather last Friday caused three�premature chicks which were not�ready for the big wide world. Her sister�Priscilla decided to become clucky as�well and she is sitting on a dozen�fertile eggs commencing last Saturday.�A special thankyou to Kellie for all for�special tips to assist Mother Hens and�the Chookyard farmer successfully�rear their chicks. Consequently I had�three trips to the Mundijong Markets to�purchase some Hutches which were�needed to keep the hens and chicks�separate from the rest of the flock. My�neighbour and Friend Robert did some�running repairs to the floor of a nice�wooden hutch on wheels with some�hardwood and it is magic. Have been�using it to house some chickens from�Roleystone for the next month for a�

which they have enjoyed but keep a�close eye out for any brazen intruders. It�has been full time ensuring fresh water�and chick starter especially for the�mother hens and their young ones but�enjoyable. Last Saturday night a small�combined group from Waroona and�Harvey Poultry Clubs conducted their�Christmas Party at the Drakesbrook�Weir in Waroona which was the ideal�venue. Congratulations to Waroona�Lions and the Shire of Waroona who�have made the Weir into an ideal�community facility for both locals and�visitors to utilise. The Poultry Clubs are�an ideal way to exchange information�plus birds if you decide to raise�chickens as a hobby and to enjoy the�protein of fresh eggs as part of your�food hygiene intake. Merry Christmas�and Happy New Year to all the�Despatch readers. Till next year.�Chookyard Farmer Ken�

friend of my daughter and�unfortunately lost one on the nest due�to heat stress after being away for a�couple of hours on that day. Brought�the hose out and cooled off the other�two and doubled the water supply�plus more shade. Sad as it was totally�unexpected and warned the owner�about the danger of foxes I had�experienced in Waroona. The Fox�Deterrent lights are working a treat at�present and even the cost of $211�was not cheap they have done the�job. At the Mundijong Markets I have�witnessed some Waroona Locals�purchasing items including a friend�from King Street who lost five chooks�and a duck to foxes after purchasing�the chickens three weeks earlier at�the markets. He is looking at traps on�e bay to eliminate his problem. I am�looking at hiring a fox trap from a�source in Coolup. Have utilised�Gumtree to purchase an Arauncana�chicken(Wundowie-origin)�consequently named Joan and she�has laid the special blue eggs for nine�days in a row and also a Chook Shed�from Collie which will be set up to�house the new female Chicks and�Hens. In the last week I have been�letting the original seven chooks free�range again after a seven week break�

January 2015 �

Your State Member for�South West� Region�

Mandurah.� Unit 2, 30 Spinnaker Quays,�Mandurah WA 6210�

ph. 1800 664 080 (free call)�[email protected]�u�

HOME SCHOOLING AND�NEED SOME HELP? KIDS�

STRUGGLING AT�SCHOOL?�

Qualified teacher offering�private tuition sessions with�children 4-12yrs and/or their�

parents/carers. $50/hr�covers tutoring, travel,�resources and lesson�

preparation time. I will be�working in Waroona 3 half�days a week in 2015 and�can conduct sessions�

during school time or after�school. See my website at�helpkidslearn.net.au or call�

WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS�

Wheelchairs for kids has�completed a very successful year,�producing 2,795 wheelchairs,�bringing their grand total from�1998 to 29,844 which means that�many young, disabled children�have access to mobility. This�mobility allows them to join in�family and community activities�and they can even go to school.�Wheelchairs have been sent to 84�islands and countries around the�world. Twenty three in Africa�alone! Most are war ravaged�countries and now some are�Ebola stricken where poverty�adds to their distress. Each�wheelchair has a brightly coloured�rug and a toy packed inside the�box to bring comfort to the child.�Coral’s Charity Knitters sent 28�beautiful rugs and they were�warmly received by the volunteer�workers at their Wangara�workshops. For further�information contact our Knitting�Group at the Library.- Nola Turner�

GOLD & WOOD�Long ago a man came from a country�no one had heard of and became a�hard-working farmer. In due course he�married. He and his wife had a son.�Along the way his son lost a leg and�had to have a wooden leg. When the�son was 18 the man from the country�no one knew told his son a strange�story. He told his son that when he�was in the mountains of his native�land, as a boy, he found four gold�nuggets in a shallow stream and kept�them. He told the son that someday�he (the son) would find the nuggets on�the farm. The father died some time�later. The son forgot about the�nuggets and years’ later when he had�married and had his own children he�was checking the windmill. He saw�four things glittering on the ground.�They were the nuggets. The man with�the wooden leg was shocked and then�he had an idea. He drilled four holes�in his wooden leg. He secured the�gold nuggets in the holes and put�wood in place to hide the holes in the�wooden leg. Over the years the man�worked hard and succeeded in�everything he did. He became highly�respected in the community. The�

years rolled by and the man with the�wooden leg grew old. One day he�remembered the gold nuggets. He took�the gold nuggets out of his wooden leg�and once again covered the holes with�wood. He then sent a thick envelope�containing the gold nuggets and a note�telling his daughter the story of his�father, the gold nuggets and what he�did. He told his daughter to open the�envelope when he died. In a few years�his wife died and a few months later he�died. The daughter opened the�envelope a bit later and found the gold�nuggets and the note. She was moved�to tears as she was already sixty�herself. The next week she got a thick�envelope and put in the gold nuggets�and put in a letter telling the story her�father told her. She gave the envelope�to her daughter and told her not to open�the envelope until she died. Who knows�how many generations will know the�story of the man who came from a land�no one knew and his son with the�wooden leg? One thing is for sure, Gold�nuggets are valuable but the gold in the�man’s heart with the wooden leg was�much more valuable. - Alan Calhoun�

January 2015 �

Sub Centre News�

Happy�New�Year!!!�My fellow�ambos�and I�hope you�all have�

had a happy and joyous Christmas and�New Year. As I am writing this before�Christmas I can’t let you know whether�we have been busy or not over the�Christmas/New Year period. However,�in the lead up to the festive season we�have been extremely overworked with�the ambulances going out regularly at�all times of the day and night. In�particular if you are going up to the�Waroona Dam over summer please be�extremely careful as we have had�multiple accidents both on the water�and off. I was up there with the�ambulance and rescue helicopter on�the weekend and I have to say that I�have never seen so many accidents�waiting to happen on the water�because of irresponsible use of water�craft. Please be responsible whilst on�the water and give plenty of room to�other vessels and to people who may�be swimming. Please put the following�

on the 13�th� and 14�th� January 2015�(Tuesday and Wednesday). This�course is run by Andy Templeman�Twells and is well worth doing as you�never know when first aid may be�needed. Last but not least another�huge thank you to Julie Dewar (Aunty�Jack’s Videos) for kindly lending the�Sub Centre some dvds for our Ambos�to watch whilst on shift over the festive�season. Let’s hope that our dedicated�band of ambos have some down time�and get a chance to watch them. We�still urgently need more Volunteer�Ambulance Officers, so if you want to�have some fun, meet some fantastic�people and learn lifesaving skills then�come along to one of our training�nights to see what goes on. Training�nights are held on the 1st and 4th�Thursday of each month starting at�7:30pm at the Sub Centre in Henning�Street.�

RETHINK YOUR HEROES.�BECOME A VOLUNTEER.�

Stay healthy and be safe!�Judy Chalmers AAC VolunteerMedia/�Public Relations Officer�

date in your diary.�21�st� February 2015�at 2:00pm� – St John Ambulance�Waroona will be holding a fashion�party with clothing supplied by Postie�Fashions. All funds raised from the�door and 10% of all sales will go to the�Waroona Sub Centre to help us�provide up to date equipment for our�ambulances and in particular our new�ambulance that we will be taking�possession of in the New Year. There�will be raffles on the day and heaps of�fun to be had. From what I hear the�clothing may even be modelled by�some of our multitalented ambulance�officers. We aim to provide the best�possible ambulance service that we�can to the Waroona community but we�can’t do that without the help and�support from YOU, the Waroona�residents. Watch this space for further�events during the year. A belated but�very huge thankyou to Bill and Liz�Calcott who donated a three seater�lounge to the Sub Centre. It certainly�makes being on shift a lot more�comfortable and not quite so many�sore backs from sitting on plastic�chairs. PROVIDE FIRST AID�COURSE (formerly Senior First Aid)�will be held at the Waroona Sub Centre�

As the voting slips piled up for the�People's Choice Award in last year's�Sea to ART held in October, it was�anyone's guess as to which exhibit�would take the coveted prize. The�competition, as always, was hotly�contested with three pieces vying for�the top spots. At the close of the�exhibition the votes were tallied with�People's Choice going to Cockies, a�detailed and striking painting by�Yarloop resident and Waroona Visitor�Centre artist and volunteer, Vida Hill.�

Shire Backs a Winner�Runner up was Autumn Farm, a�subtle pastel by Everlyn Sturges of�Coolup and second runner up was�HMS Surprise an intricate replica�scale ship by George Moulé of�Waroona. Mrs Hill had four entries in�the top 10 and prior to the results�being announced, Cockies was�purchased by Shire of Waroona�together with a delightful acrylic�entitled Arums by Raymond Eccles of�Yarloop.�

Shire of Waroona staff Annette Mason (L) and�Nicole Shore (R) with Vida Hill and Cockies�

RECREATIONAL USE OF THE�GOLF COURSE�

The Golf Club acknowledges that�large numbers of the community�enjoy recreational use of the golf�course whether it be walking,�jogging, exercising animals or simply�access to Moyanup Heights and the�club encourages this utilization of our�community resource.�The Golf Club as you would�appreciate, expends much time,�effort and considerable funds in�keeping the course in good condition�for golf and also ensuring a safe�venue for recreational use by the�community.�Unfortunately, recently some�members of the community do not�seem to appreciate the work of�members of the golf club as we have�experienced damage and vandalism�to golf club property. If this continues�the Golf Club may have to consider�limiting access to the course.�Members of the Golf Club appeal to�the community to assist in eliminating�this needless damage by reporting�any witnessed incident of damage�either to any member of the Golf�Club or directly to the Police.�Committee, Waroona Golf Club.�

January 2015 �

IMC Chiropractic & Rehabilitation�Dr Margaret Durnan�

BSc (Chiro), B Chiro�• Manual Therapy�• Muscle Therapy�• Rehabilitation�• Dry Needling�• Sports Injuries�• Nutrition & Supplements�

Shop 2, 61 South West Highway, Waroona 6215�

Hours:�Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:00 to 6:30pm�

Friday 2:00 to 7:00pm�Appointments:�

Phone: 08 9733 2039�

I�ntegrated�M�usculoskeletal�C�are�

eel� odiatry� linic�Podiatrists Hung Quan and Kaye Drury�

are now consulting at Pam Corker House every 2nd Tues. from 1pm – 4.30pm.�To make an appointment, please call Peel Podiatry Clinic on:�

9586 3046�

Laundromat Reopens in Waroona�

Q�uambie Park Aged Care Services is�proud to announce the re-opening of�the Waroona laundromat on 56�Southwestern Highway Waroona. All�proceeds from the laundromat will be�used by Quambie Park to support the�aged people of Waroona. “We are�pleased to announce a community�venture that both supports our aged�people and provides a much needed�facility for the community of�Waroona,” Clare Jones, Deputy Chair,�said. “Caring for aged people is�incredibly costly. However, we are�committed to ensuring the highest�level of care for our residents and�clients by finding diverse revenue�sources to fund this cost.” “We ask�people to remember that one day we�will all need an aged care service for�our loved ones and for ourselves. It is�imperative Quambie Park is�

sustainable into the future,” Mrs Jones�said. The Waroona laundromat is�already open for business to the�general public. Over the next eight�weeks the laundry will be re-named to�reflect Quambie Park’s vision and the�

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available laundry services will be�extended. “We thank the community�for supporting our very important�project and hope to see you all doing�your washing in Waroona soon,” Mrs�Jones said.�

January 2015 �

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Dams in low-lying areas prone to�salinity will need monitoring to ensure�the electrical conductivity (measure of�salt) is below the thresholds for�livestock (1100mS/m for ewes and�lambs or 1600mS/m for adult wethers).�Watch out for algae in dams and�troughs; as the weather heats up algae�will need to be regularly cleaned out of�troughs, and dams will need to be�monitored and treated if necessary.�Monitor soil moisture and irrigate as�required. Maintain a suitable nutrition�program, adjusting as required to suit�crop load. January is the month for leaf�analysis of stone fruit and pome fruit.�Summer prune deciduous plants,�especially the more vigorous species�such as grapevines and stone fruit.�This will reduce tree size and allow�light to lower parts of the tree to help�improve fruit colour.�Baiting for rabbits during the next few�months can prove beneficial later in�the year. At this time numbers are low�and green food is scarce increasing�bait uptake. Landowners may not�consider rabbits a problem at this time�of year but not carrying out control�actions can lead to growth in�populations during the winter.�U�ntil next time, best wishes for a safe�and enjoyable new year. Jodie�facebook.com/�DAFWAsmalllandholders�[email protected]�.�

Welcome to summer! The weather is�getting warmer and the flies are�starting to buzz.�As pastures start to hay off it is�important to monitor stock for grass�seeds. They can become lodged in�animals’ coats, eyes and ears. If the�seeds are not removed they can cause�sores and abscesses.�It is important to check that fences are�secure, as stock will start to seek�better food through the fence. If you�need to supplementary feed, it is better�to put the feed into troughs rather than�on the dirt to avoid causing digestion�problems, such as colic in horses.�If you are running out of feed for your�animals, remnant bush and your�gardens are not good sources of feed.�Grazing remnant bush encourages�erosion and degradation and your�animals may also be poisoned. Your�garden may also have plants that are�poisonous to livestock.�Grazing is rapidly removing dry�protective pasture from paddocks.�Plan to have a small sacrificial�paddock to place stock once plant�matter is reduced to around 50%�ground cover. This is to prevent�overgrazing on your property and the�likelihood of wind erosion.�Now is the time to soil-test paddocks to�determine next year’s fertiliser�requirements. Soil-test kits are�available from your local rural trader.�

Small Landowner News�With Jodie Whitfield - Manager Small Landowner�

Information Service Dept.of Agriculture & Food, WA�

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January 2015 �

Waroona Workshop Gallery�At “ The Hub” next to the Pub; 22 Fouracre St. Waroona�

Open 5 Days a Week - Closed Tuesdays & Sundays�10:00am until 3:30pm�

We will open if requested in advance for a minimum of 10 people.�Workshops will be operating within and outside of these hours�

Adult & Children’s classes held on a weekly basis:-� Ceramics.....Art Classes in all mediums.....Felting.....Paverpol�

Figurines....Cold Porcelain Flowers�There will be many more to come so watch our space in the�

local papers under:�‘What’s Happening at “The Hub” ’�

For enquiries regarding workshops for children & adults:-� Lorraine Bawden: 040 088 4543� Carmen Tyrer: 040 337 0787�For all general enquiries contact Lorraine: 040 088 4543�

We now have many new items in the�Waroona Workshop Gallery. �

Amazing Sea Glass jewellery as well as an�assortment of Crystals and Gems.�

Varied Australian timbers turned into some�awesome creations that will impress you.�

Well known textile artist Elizabeth Morley is�now displaying her work with us so come�along and see what we have and support�

all W A art and craft people.�Check out our many weekly workshops�that will be starting in the New Year for�

children as well as adults.�We have something for every one.�

January 2015 �

Naturopath/Masseur-�Amber Sorensen�I have just moved to your beautiful town and will be doing�Naturopathic consultations, Clinical massage and Hot stone�

massage as well as organic face and body treatments. I am also�going to be running some health and wellbeing information�

seminars and short courses in the near future. In the New Year I will�have a wide selection of organic herbal teas, both therapeutic and�everyday varieties as well as boutique blends available from your�local markets; there I will also be promoting “World Organic” face/�

body range and organic makeup. Mini seated massages will also be�available at the local market. My experience includes 18 years as a�Naturopath and 14 as qualified Massage therapist, originally setting�up a natural health clinic in the centre of Albany where I grew up. I�also have previous experience working at the local pharmacy in�retail and as a consultant Naturopath and then for 7 years in the�health food shop in retail and management positions as well as�

consultant Naturopath. I then later worked as a Lecturer at�Paramount college of Natural Medicine in Albany teaching anatomy/physiology, nutrition,�herbal medicine and massage techniques as well as running short courses for the Great�Southern TAFE. I have also recently trained as a parent support volunteer for CLAN Wa,�supporting parents on their parenting journey. I will be furthering my studies later in the�year, studying a Diploma of counselling so I can help parents and families on a greater�

level. I’m looking forward to meeting some of you soon…�.For enquiries and bookings call:�Amber Sorensen on: 0437510766�

Also on facebook: www.facebook.com/naturopathwaroona�

NATURAL WAYS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LIVER AFTER THE FESTIVE SEASON�This time of year our poor liver seems�to get very overworked and�neglected…. with all of the rich�Christmas food and extra alcohol�consumption it can make us feel tired,�sluggish and lead to many digestive�disturbances. There is however many�foods we can add to our diets to help�improve the liver’s function and�metabolism. Increasing vegetables�such as broccoli, beetroot, carrot,�cabbage, artichokes, spinach and�asparagus are all beneficial to help�produce ‘glutathione’ an enzyme�needed for detoxification. Making a�coleslaw or salad is a great way to get�eating these vegetables, where adding�lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in�the mix can help kickstart both the liver�and gallbladder into action, with a�healthy gallbladder being needed to�breakdown fats in the diet. Fruits such�watermelon, papaya and avocado are�also beneficial where these can also be�combined with some of the vegetables�and made into a juice. Papaya is great�to help with digestion and bloating you�

may experience from overindulgence�of food this time of the year, papaya�can also be bought in tablet form or�digestive enzymes may be needed if�symptoms are intense. A good B�vitamin supplement is also quite�important for good liver function and�can be taken on a daily basis but�specifically before and after any�alcohol consumption. B vitamins are�also found in high amounts in walnuts,�brazil nuts as well as ground linseed,�almonds and sunflowers; these nuts�also contain important amino acids�needed for the liver. Ground nuts and�seeds are easily absorbed and can be�sprinkled onto cereals. The herbs St�Mary’s Thistle, Bupleurum, Tumeric�and Dandelion in liquid or tablet form�can stimulate liver function and liver�repair. Dandelion root tea/coffee can�also be consumed instead of regular�tea/coffee where milk or milk�substitute can be added. Green tea is�also very good for its cleansing and�antioxidant properties and great for�protecting the liver. Also doing the�

obvious; drinking extra water (where�fresh slices of lemon can be added)�and having alcohol free days as well as�moderating food intake. But by doing a�few supportive measures for the liver�through juices, herbs and therapeutic�foods, it can help your body recover a�little easier and make the New Year a�healthier one.�

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January 2015 �

MEMBER FOR�MURRAY–WELLINGTON�

Murray Cowper MLA�If you need assistance with a local issue�

please contact my office.�Telephone: 9531 3155 Fax: 9531 3166�Email: [email protected]�

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Gardening�Services�

General Garden� Maintenance� Lawn Mowing�Small Tree removal etc.�

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January 2015 �

Our Monthly Anzac Feature�

Alan Read Wettam was living in�Waroona on a farm with his parents at�the outbreak of the First World War.�His occupation was a telegraphist with�the 86B Cadets 22�nd� Brigade in�Bunbury he enlisted as a Private with�signallers unit on 5�th� February 1916�with the 16�th� Battalion. Because Alan�was under 21 years of age, his�parents had to sign consent that they�would allow him to be enlisted. His�service number was 5223. He sailed�from Fremantle in March 1916 and�was in training at Rollistone Camp,�Salisbury, England He was posted to�France and served as a signaller�there. He was hospitalised a number�of times with intestinal problems and�had an ulcer on his foot. He also�suffered with rheumatism. On April 5�th�

1918 Alan was mending a�communications line on the Franco-�

Belgium border when he was hit in his�chest by shell fire. He was taken to a�dressing station but died of his�wounds. It was reported that J Smith�of the same Battalion helped to carry�Alan to the dressing station and was�with him when he died. He was�buried near Lone House in Hebuterne�Cemetery. A cross was erected by�the Battalion. His remains were�exhumed and re-interred in the�military cemetery at Gommecourt.�

This photograph was sent by�Alan Read Whettam to his�

family. He is pictured with his�mates at the Rollistone Camp at�

Salisbury England. Alan is�standing on the right.�

The Citation on Alan’s Memorial Stone�at the Gommecourt British Cemetery.�

In Memory of�Private Alan Read Whettam�

5223, 16th Bn..Australian Infantry. A.I.F.�Who died age 19�On 05 April 1918�

Son of James read Whettam and�Margaret P. Whettam of waroona,�

Western Australia. Born at Emsworth,�Hants, England.�

Remembered with honour�GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY�

No2 HEBUTERNE�

Commemorated in perpetuity by�The Commonwealth War Graves�

Commission�The Drakesbrook Despatch thanks the�Waroona Historical Society for�providing the information in order for�us to publish this story.�

January 2015 �

Trapping exotic invaders�This month we focus on two insects�which long ago spread beyond their�home ranges and colonised new�continents. One is established in WA;�the other is not. Populations of the�first can be reduced using combined�techniques and team work, while�preventing the second pest from�establishing relies on individual�people being observant. Each insect�is associated with the use of a trap,�but with entirely different purposes.�

Medfly Stinging Peach�

Minimising medfly�The breeding cycle of Mediterranean�fruit fly (�Ceratitis capitata�) or “medfly”�is much shorter in summer, so�numbers escalate quickly. It is crucial�to keep up control for the next few�months, including autumn when the�medflies present will overwinter and�generate next spring’s brood. “Lure�and kill” traps, which attract and then�kill medfly, are fairly effective if you�are in an isolated area away from�other householders with fruit trees.�Commercial lure and kill devices are�available from garden centres. For�advice on making your own traps visit�the Department of Agriculture and�Food (DAFWA) website�agric.wa.gov.au. Instructions include�home-made lure recipes, but please�note that home-made lures attract�other insect species as well. However,�if you are in an established suburb�with many fruit trees being grown for�home use, you are better off covering�fruits with mesh bags or sleeves.�These can be bought online or make�them yourself from muslin or fly mesh.�Make sure that they don’t touch the�fruit as medfly can lay eggs through�

However, they could occur anywhere�across the metro area and have also�been discovered in towns from�Kalbarri to Eucla. Reports of wasp�sightings by members of the public�are an important way DAFWA can�locate nests. Anyone seeing one of�these wasps should contact PaDIS.�Adopting a trap�DAFWA uses surveillance traps to�complement public reporting. Since�2011 it has made traps available to�the public. Contact PaDIS to order a�trap, which comes with instructions on�where to hang it and how to proceed if�you do catch a European wasp.�

European Wasps on a Fish�The monitoring period began in�December but runs until the end of�May so there is still ample time to�participate. Baiting involves placing an�ice cube-sized chunk of non-oily fish�such as pink ling in the trap. The bait�loses its smell within hours. The cost�is negligible: a single fillet provides�enough for the season; chop up and�freeze, replacing every week or, at�least, fortnightly. The trap is�specifically designed for a European�wasp and rarely catches paper wasps�or bees.�

the cloth or mesh. Anyone finding an�unfamiliar fruit fly should contact the�Pest and Disease Information Service�(PaDIS) on Freecall 1800 084 881 or�email�[email protected]� because�it could well be a species new to WA.�Community action�Medfly reduction is much more�successful if neighbours, whether in�suburbia or rural areas, join forces in�the fight. An untreated property that�harbours medfly virtually cancels out�the efforts of the diligent landowner�next door. Untreated backyard trees�can lead to nearby commercial�orchards being infested. Home�gardeners should remove a tree if�they don’t pick and use the fruit.�Fallen fruit or “hangers-on” in the�branches must be harvested and�binned.�Detecting the worst wasp�European wasps (�Vespula germanica�)�are the last guests we want at a�barbecue. Vicious stingers, they are�drawn to sweet foods, meat and�sausages, and will crawl inside cans�of cool drinks and beer. Within the�wasp’s range WA is the only place in�the world which has prevented them�establishing. DAFWA officers have�destroyed 849 nests in the 37 years�since the first was discovered. These�wasps are established in eastern�Australia, from where fertilised�queens reach WA via freight and�cargo every year. They then fly off�and start new nests. When�commercial road transport is the�source the majority of nests are found�near industrial zones such as�Welshpool, Kewdale, Bibra Lake,�Canning Vale, Malaga and Wangara.�Nests in coastal suburbs are due to�fertilised queens reaching Fremantle�by ship.�

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January 2015 �

BULLSEYE (Dipstick) DRUMMOND�

A�s always, our�very own�investigative�reporter was�searching high�and low for�those testy and�intriguing�problems.�Leading up to�Christmas, this�

news fell into Dipsticks lap:�Santa was very cross. It was�Christmas Eve and nothing was going�right. The elves were complaining�about not getting paid overtime. The�reindeer had been drinking all�afternoon and the sleigh was broken.�Santa was furious. 'I can't believe it!'�he yells. 'I've got millions of presents�to deliver, all over the world in just a�few hours, the elves are on strike�AND I don't even have a Christmas�Tree!' 'I sent that stupid little angel to�

find one hours ago! What am I going�to do?' Just then, the little angel�opened the front door and steps in�from the snowy night dragging a�Christmas Tree.�'Oi fatty' she says, ‘where do you want�me to stick this?'�And thus the tradition of the angels�atop the Christmas Tree, came to�pass�

-oo00oo-�

Alf Go-gettum of the Sleepy Hollow�asks why job interviews are so�complicated? If you think yours are�difficult, try this one says Bullseye!�An engineer, a physicist and a lawyer�were being interviewed for a position�as chief executive officer for a large�corporation. The engineer was�interviewed first and was asked a long�list of questions, ending with 'How�much is two plus two?' The engineer�excused himself and made a series of�

measurements and calculations,�before returning to the board room�and announcing “Four”. The physicist�was next and asked the same�questions. He also excused himself,�made for the library, did a great deal�of research. After a consultation with�the Australian Bureau of Standards,�on return also announced “Four”. The�lawyer was interviewed last and was�asked the same questions. He drew�all the curtains in the room, looked�outside the door to see if anyone was�there, checked the telephone for�listening devices, then asked “How�much do you want it to be”?!�Have a 'Good New Year” Folks.�All the�best from�the�'Dipstick'�and Bill�Calcott�

As we move into 2015 Quambie Park�would like to celebrate 2014 by thank-�ing our incredibly warm and generous�community for supporting us through�another exciting and eventful year.�Our residents and clients are the life-�blood of Quambie Park and continu-�ally demonstrate their loyalty to our�organisation by participating in�events, functions and social activities�with full vigour and enthusiasm. A�special thank you goes out to the�Quambie Park Olympics Team for�successfully competing in the annual�games held in Pinjarra; the Melbourne�Cup elite for dressing up in the spirit�of the great race; and families and�carers for attending lunches and activ-�ities and helping to make the festive�season so…festive. The Quambie�Park Board of Governance expanded�at the October AGM to include Kath-�erine Dowsett, a newly elected Board�Member who has been a local com-�munity member for many years. We�welcome Katherine’s wealth of nurs-�ing and medical experience to the or-�ganisation.�

Mike Walmsley (Chair), Clare Jones�(Deputy Chair), Graeme Watson�(Treasurer), Ray Vergone, Howard�Hull, Kerry Shore and Judy Mathers�all retain their positions on the Board�and continue to dedicate many�voluntary hours governing the�organisation. The AGM also provided�Quambie Park with the opportunity to�honour the work of Margaret Harris�

QUAMBIE PARK -Caring for country Australia for 30 years�who tirelessly volunteered as Board�Secretary for many years. Quambie�Park would also like to thank the�benevolent people of Alcoa for their�incredibly generous donation towards�the refurbishment of four Pam Corker�House residential rooms. The�Alcoa�Sustainability Fund� has been a very�welcome source of funds and will�significantly improve the living�environment for our residents. The�Alcoa Foundation Volunteer Program�graciously provided us with a�volunteer team of employees who�worked all day to assist us with�landscaping and maintenance. Thank�you again for choosing to help out�Quambie Park. Finally, please feel�welcome to visit family and friends at�Quambie Park and to become a part�of our small community. And don’t�forget to visit us at the local�laundromat on Southwestern Highway�which we have purchased to generate�funds to further assist our residents�and clients.�

January 2015 �

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For a free quote call�0413 056 398�See it on display at�

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Property�Maintenance�

Repairs & Handyman�Services.�

Mob: 0432 926 930�Ph: 9733 2150�

WAROONA�

Mini-Plant�Bobcat & Mini�

Excavator�

Post Hole Borer�& Rock�

Geoff Plant�0413 056 398�

PAUL�0417 918 205�

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COLORBOND FENCING AND GATES�DECORATIVE FENCING & INFILLS�POOL AND SECURITY FENCING�PATIOS,SHEDS AND CARPORTS�

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SEA 2 SCARP�Air Conditioning�& Refrigeration�New Installations,�Services & Repairs�

Get your Air Conditioner served�before summer arrives at an early�bird price, Pensioner discount.�Have the Tradie you talk to carry�out the job. Not an Apprentice.�

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January 2015 �

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Find us online at www.waroonavet.com.au as well as:�

SINGLE DOSES�AVAILABLE�FROM $12.00�

Have you noticed that the fleas seem to be immune to your flea treatments?�Do they last for a shorter time after each application? If so we have some�good news.�Activyl is a highly effective innovation in flea treatment that works through�bioactivation by using the flea's own enzymes to fully activate its insecticidal�power. Activyl—a completely new monthly spot on for dogs and cats.�Available from Waroona Vets now.�Activyl can be bought as a SINGLE dose over the counter or in 6 month�packs.�

Heat stroke in pets�Heat stroke is a�common� and�life�threatening� condition seen in our hot�summers. When the temperature or�humidity is high your pets may be at�risk of developing heat stroke. The�signs of heat stroke can include:�·� Excessive panting and or saliva-�

tion vomiting and or diarrhoea�

·� Bright red or bluish gums.�

·� Altered behaviour or failure to re-�spond�

·� Rapid heartbeat�

·� Seizures�

·� Lethargy, muscular weakness,�collapse and coma�

Heat stroke can kill quickly. If your pet�exhibits any of these signs you need�to seek veterinary attention�immediately. If you think your pet is�suffering from the serious effects of�heat stress cool your pet with tepid�(never cold) water and contact your�vet as soon as possible.�What to avoid, what to do:�·� Avoid exercising or walking�your dog in hot weather. Generally if it�

Waroona Vet Clinic News January 2015�nose (brachycephalic) is especially at�risk (e.g. Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs, Pe-�kinese). Also take more care with�longhaired, overweight, very young or�old animals or any animal with health�issues (e.g. heart conditions). Any pet�that really struggles with the hot�weather would benefit from being kept�in an air conditioned environment dur-�ing the worst of the heat. Some long-�haired pets may benefit from a clipped�coat. This is not suitable for all breeds�as for some the coat acts just likes�insulation – heating the dog in winter�and cooling the dog in summer.�Rab-�bits, chickens� and other small pets�such as� guinea pigs� are not immune�to heat stroke either. If your small pet�lives in an outdoor hutch or coop en-�sure it is out of direct sunlight and wa-�ter is always available. Large blocks�of ice can help keep your pets cool on�hot days. Freeze water in plastic bot-�tles and place them inside the�hutches or coops. They will act like a�mini evaporative air conditioner and�can be changed as needed. If your�small pet has an indoor cage consider�bringing them inside to escape the�worst of the heat.�

is too hot for you, it is too hot for your�pet.�

·� Never leave your pet in a car.�An animal left inside a closed car on a�hot day can die in less than 6 min-�utes. Leaving the window down will�not prevent the car from reaching ex-�treme temperatures. Leave your pet�at home rather than taking them in the�car if you can avoid it.�

·� Dogs on the back of utes can�get very hot and uncomfortable quick-�ly. Dogs travelling on the back of utes�must be secured and have access to�shade (a canopy) and water. If parked�up make sure your pet is in the shade.�

·� Always have water available�to your pet and take it with you when�you take your pet out.�

·� Don’t forget outdoor pets -�ensure outdoor pets have access to�shade and water at all times. You may�need to wet dogs down or provide a�pool filled with water for them to lie in�during the hottest parts of the day.�Some breeds are more susceptible to�heat stress. Any breed with a short�

January 2015 �

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Mini Soil Deliveries�(WAROONA TOWNSHIP ONLY)�$200 Choose Pine Bark Mine,�Mushroom Compost or Vegie�/Garden Mix. Other Bulk loads�

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Happy Tails�DOG WASH AND�

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extended holidays from the�25th December till January�

27th 2015�We wish you all a�

Very Happy New Year.�

Open Tuesday-Thursday� 9am - 3pm�

Closed Fri Sat, Sun & Mon�

January 2015 �

Waroona�Football Club�has held its�Annual General�Meeting in�early�December.�Deb Clancy�was elected�President for�her fourth�consecutive�term and after�twelve years�

continuous service on the Committee.�She was rewarded with Life�Membership In October for�outstanding service to the Football�

Waroona Football ClubNews with Forward Pocket�enthusiasm counts three weeks�before the first official training run on�Friday 9�th� January 2015 the Club is�set for another good year after the�success of having three teams in the�Preliminary Final In season 2014, as�Scarp Hill is torture. Players enjoyed a�swim, a short skill session before the�easier run home down the Scarp and�home via Hill Street. Exciting news�about Netball Teams as Part of the�Alcoa Peel Football League umbrella�and scratch match details will also be�listed in the February edition of the�Despatch. Trust all football supporters�and readers had a special family�Christmas Day celebration and best�wishes to all in 2015.�

Club. Jacinta Dwyer last year’s�Treasurer was also re-elected�unopposed and was voted as best�Committee Person in 2014. Clinton�Gardiner a former Waroona Junior�Football Club President was the third�person elected to the Executive and�with two sons likely to be playing�League Football it has become a real�family affair. Other committee�members will be listed in next months�edition with a couple of vacancies still�available to serve on the Committee.�On Tuesday this week we witnessed� ten keen players running down�Recreation Road on their way to the�Drakesbrook Weir as part of their�endurance training. If their�

Well, here we are into another year.�Do hope you all had a happy and�peaceful Christmas. Our Christmas�dinner was held at the Waroona�Hotel/Motel and was shared with the�Senior Citizens Club. It was most�enjoyable. The meal was good (I think�many of us ate too much!) and we�had a bumper raffle. The Waroona�Lions very generously donated�Christmas cakes so members names�were randomly drawn to find the lucky�recipients. What with the raffle and�the Christmas cakes I don’t think�there were many people who went�home empty handed. Our meetings�for 2015 start again on Wednesday�4th February. To all members, please�try and come along. With the�

WAROONA PENSI0NERS SOCIAL�Christmas break out of the way we�will restart our monthly bingo on�Friday 30th January. Don’t forget it is�our raffles and bingo that provide the�funds for our outings so your support�is needed. The first Casino trip for�year will be on Monday 23rd�February. It is open to anyone over�the age of 18. To book your seat on�the bus please ring Dot Hansen on�97331892. Unless there are 27 seats�booked the trip will not take place as�that is the minimum number stipulated�by the Casino. If you want the Casino�trips to continue please support them.�The President and Committee take�this opportunity to wish you all a very�happy and healthy 2015.�

UTHANDO�Uthando finished its 2014 year with a�record last shipment of 2,660 dolls�being sent to KwaZulu, Natal, South�Africa thus bringing its 10 year grand�total to 42,660 dolls plus countless�hand puppets, bags, balls, wraps,�clothes, toy animals, doll-making kits�and lots of love – which incidentally is�what “Uthando” means in the Zulu�Language. Many groups in Australia�help to make this happen – Bunbury,�Albany, Fremantle, Tasmania and the�Gold Coast just to name a few. Many�schools have adopted doll-making�into their curriculum under the�leadership of School’s Co-ordinator�Lyn Toglinini and have sent many�dolls, child-to-child, school-to-school�in KwaZulu Natal. Many individuals,�like myself, work at home and send or�take our dolls to Georgia, our Director,�in Gooseberry Hill. Many ladies in the�hills area meet weekly with Georgia,�run markets and garden parties where�they display and dress dolls with the�help of many little hands. Most of our�dolls go to TREE (Training and�Resources in Early Education) to very�young children, even babies in�

crèches or family groups. We have�been asked to make smaller, simpler�dolls for these very little hands.�Because beads and buttons can pose�a choking hazard, we have been�asked to devise fastening and�decorate alternatives and we have�been using all our creative skills to�

make safe and attractive dolls for�these little ones. There is a wealth of�information to be found on�uthandoproject.com. If you have any�queries, or if you are interested I�joining a group contact:�Nola Turner 97331484�

Ladies�displaying�

some of�the dolls�

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January 2015 �

Discover�alcoa�

Advancing each generation�

There’s a lot to discover at alcoa�Alcoa offers free tours of our bauxite mines,�alumina refineries and ports�

Alcoa at work: Visit Wagerup Alumina Refinery�and Willowdale Bauxite Mine� Visit Pinjara Alumina Refinery and�Huntly Bauxite Mine�

Tailor Made Tours: Talk to us about a tour to�meet your needs�

Contact us to book your seat on a tour and�discover Alcoa for yourself!�

Alcoa Discovery Centre�T: 08 9530 2400 E: [email protected]�We are located at the Pinjarra Heritage Train�Station, Ammel Lane Pinjarra Open�Monday - Frida�y�

FREE� TOURS!�

Waroona Bowling and Social Club Inc�Waroona�Bowling�Club�Members�Christmas�Party�

Friday 19�th� December saw a great�turn out to enjoy the�Christmas celebration,�with in excess of 130�people attending. With�Father Christmas popping�into visit the children, was�certainly a high light for�the children. Mums and�Dads enjoyed the raffles�and bat draws with�additional prizes being�donated by the Club. A�big thankyou to Kim�Johnson, the ladies that�helped to prepare the�venue, prepare and serve�the meal, manned the�door and issue tickets and�also to the volunteer bar�staff who were kept busy all night.�Nights like these certainly help our�Club raise funds for our future�synthetic bowling green.�Major Raffle Permit Number�LS043022�I would like to take this opportunity to�thank the many members that sold�tickets for the major raffle, the�community for supporting our raffle as�

all 160 tickets were sold days before�the drawing.�To Kevin and Eileen MacDonald,�many thanks for the coordination and�organisation efforts that went into this�function. The proceeds from this�raffle went straight into the Green’s�fund.�

Wanting to try your hand at Lawn�Bowls�On Wednesday evenings 7�th�,�14�th� and 21�st� January 2015 we have a�triples competition running,�nomination forms are available from�the Club or by contacting Mike�Whitney.�Our next round of Bendigo Bank�Community Bowls commences on�Wednesday Feb 4�th� and runs for 8�

weeks. Nominations have closed as�within 48 hours of the announcement�the tournament was filled.�Our pre- Christmas competition was a�great success both for the�participants, but also the Club and�some outstanding results were�achieved along the way. The�

eventual winners of the�competition were the�Courier Dogs, who only�had one loss and that was�to the up and coming Hot�Fuzz.�A big thank you to Mike�Whitney for organising this�completion as it does take�a great amount of time�ensuring it comes together�smoothly.�On behalf of the committee�and members of the�Waroona Bowling and�Social Club Inc., we wish�you a safe and prosperous�new year.�

Friday January 2nd�The Club will be open, but�

there will NOT be any meals�served. Still come along and�

enjoy all the raffles and�social interaction. Also why�not bring along your own�nibbles to share with the�

people on your table.�

Listed below are the winning ticket holders.�1st prize $2,000 – Ticket No. 158 Michael Hull - Coolup�2nd prize $1,000 – Ticket No. 152 Peter Somers – Scar-�borough�3rd prize $500 – Ticket No. 93 J & J McCall – Waroona�10 x $50 Winners -� Ticket No. 58 Paul & Barb Waroona� Ticket No. 159 Julie Rowles Waroona� Ticket No. 44 Danny Maughan Waroona� Ticket No. 116 Matt & Kath Wildermoth Waroona� Ticket No. 90 Mick Jenkins Waroona� Ticket No. 128 Jeff Hewton Boddington� Ticket No. 109 Val Salerian Waroona� Ticket No. 59 Nick Stamponi Waroona� Ticket No. 51 Peter Wildermoth Scarborough� Ticket No. 26 Hazel McCall Waroona�

January 2015 �

Pizza or Pasta $13�Dine In Only�

T-Bone or�Porterhouse $15�

Nate Landsdell�Duo�Friday 16�th� Jan�

Chopper�Acoustic�Friday 30�th� Jan�

Chicken or Beef�Schnitzel $13�

Fish & Chips�$13.�

CLASSIFIED ADS�They are Free�

( For goods to the value of� $5,000)�

Wanted work under the umbrella of�Chookyard Services. Anything from�auditing, bookkeeping, MYOB data�entry. Management, Leadership,�Mentoring. Customer service. All�things Garden and horticultural.�Wishing to remain local in a great�township called Waroona.�Phone Ken 0409 680 456 for a chat�today.�

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From All at the Drakesbrook Despatch�

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