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Magnificent Mangos

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Locally grown mangos are just weeks away from their peak, and the magnificent mango trees at Tony and Jenny Maddern’s Avalon orchard in Gingin are laden with slender green fruit. By mid February the fruit will reach maturity, with bulging cheeks and a gently rounded hook at the tip. Then, the Madderns and their crew of 12 helpers – mostly backpackers – will be hard at work maximising production during the three-week picking window.

For Jenny, nothing compares to the taste of these southern grown Kensington Pride’s. “It takes 120 days for the fruit to mature here, and only 90 days up North, so the mangos have longer to develop their flavour – and the taste is to die for!”

The mango season in Western Australia starts in September with produce from Kunnurra, Broome and Carnarvon available throughout summer. ‘KP’ mangos grown in Gingin are the last of the season, and hit the shops as the tail-end of the Carnarvon crop comes out of cold storage.

In contrast to those grown up North, Gingin mangos are actually green when ripe. Trays of fruit are then ‘ripened’ using ethylene gas before sale in the supermarkets, which turns the skin colour to the consumer-expected gold, but shortens shelf life and can promote disease. From Tony’s perspective both as a grower, and also as chair of the Southern Mango Growers Association, he would prefer to see them presented as ‘Green southern mangos’ to help educate

consumers, and sell the fruit un-gassed.

The couple bought Avalon orchard in 2007, after years of living in the Northern Territory, where Tony worked for the Government as a Horticultural Researcher. The property was already well established, with the majority of the 4500 mango trees well over 15 years old. They added to the diversity of the orchard by planting passion fruit and citrus. The abundant water enables the light sandy soils to be very productive, but with fruit prices ever diminishing, they still rely on their jobs off-farm as income.

This year’s season has been kind, and whilst the six day stint of over 40ºC lowered the expected tonnage from 90 to 70, Tony is still concerned he will have more fruit than he can sell.

With prices at Canning Vale markets anticipated to be as low as $15-25 a tray, the $21 production cost leaves little margin for profit, and the Madderns are again faced with the dilemma of just what percentage of their crop they will pick this season, after leaving 45 ton of fruit to rot on the ground last year.

In a bid to reduce the wastage and increase their bottom line, Tony and Jenny will offer trays of delicious tree-ripened mangos for sale at the Avalon orchard farm gate from mid month.

Lucky passers-by on the Mooliabeenie Rd (opposite Riseborough) will be able to pick up a box of fruit for around $20 - with up to 20 mangos in each tray it’s a locavore bargain. Make the most of the opportunity, while it lasts!

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Ambulance 000

Doctor 9576 1222

Hospital 9347 5244

Fire Brigade 000

Police - Emergency 000

Police

Attendance 131 444

Police (Gingin) 9575 5600

Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Police Headquarters 9222 1997

Poison 13 11 26

Rural Watch 9576 4600

Chittering Shire 9576 4600

Chittering Ranger A/H 9576 4616

Gingin Ranger 9575 2211

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Walter Zemunik 9576 0156

Phillip Lefroy 9576 2086

Rob McCullough 9576 1740

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Happy year of the Horse and welcome to our February issue of Northern Valleys News.

A big month for many as it signals the end of holidays, return from the coast to start a new school year or back to work on the farm.

Congratulations to all the citizen award winners on Australia Day - great to have so many wonderful people across our region.

Thanks to all who have helped make this community paper through their editorial and advertising contributions. It is a wonderful reflection on the region that the stories and topics continue to flow as we celebrate people and their pursuits.

The name Northern Valleys was created to provide a name which all communities would be happy to support and hopefully unite us through our common interests. We all share a similar passion for the semi-rural lifestyle and love the place we call home.

To our new readers we hope you like this semi rural local paper that is a blend of lifestyle and rural interests. It is a feel good paper which is designed to uncover our community’s great secrets and treasures.

Thank you to all our advertisers and to our editorial contributors. Tamieka and I do our best to deliver a “true” community paper and your assistance and financial support makes it all worthwhile.

Jackie Shervington and Tamieka Preston

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letters to the editorA pointless act took place at the Lower Chittering Hall on Friday 17 January. Thankfully, an anonymous caller reported a possible break-in to police advising that they had spotted a white ute at the Hall at 3am.

The Police arrived at the Lower Chittering Hall to find it had been turned upside down and inside out, like a storm had swept through it. When I opened the door to the Hall the evidence of the delinquency lay in front of me. The windows and cupboards had been smashed with the contents removed and scattered all over the place. There was tomato sauce sprayed all over the place and graffiti on the walls.

What frustrated me the most was how they had smashed the cupboards to smithereens. The destruction was pointless as they did not achieve anything financially from this. Their absurd and unnecessary destruction left the Hall in a disgusting state. There are so many people who have put a lot of time and effort into our community Hall so it was both frustrating and upsetting to see it in such a state.

With the Australia Day Breakfast just around the corner it put more pressure on everybody to get things fixed to be ready in time. Cleaners had to be organised to clean the

hall of all the graffiti, tomato sauce and mess, plus the windows were replaced and cupboards repaired. Once in order the user groups got all their belongings back into boxes and packed away.

The locals were very upset and disgusted about what had happened to their community building. Some expressed their opinions and got fired up on social media. They wanted the offenders to clean up the mess they had made, for them to be named and shamed, to be punished for what they had done. Thanks to the Gingin Police, the three offenders, Bullsbrook boys aged between 16 and 18, have been caught and charged, so hopefully justice will prevail.

There has been a community Australia Day Breakfast at the Lower Chittering Hall for many years now. Thanks to the efforts of local community members and the Shire of Chittering this year’s Australia Day Breakfast was still able to go ahead. It turned out to be a fabulous morning with a very successful turn out. I hope that this event continues and that this is the last of any community locations to be vandalised.

Kelly Rossouw, Lower Chittering resident

What do you think?The Bindoon Bakehaus is planning to put up new signage at the entry to the Bindoon Townsite.

It will feature an eye-catching image to attract the attention of those passing by, and a cheeky slogan “Did you check out the buns at the Bakehaus” (see page 5) A clever play on words that will hopefully encourage tourists to come back again.

If you have any comments please forward to bestpies@iinet.net.au

Power Poles - who should maintain them?If you are a customer of the Water Corporation - they maintain their system up to your water meter.

Western Power should do the same thing - maintain all wires and poles up to your power meter.

Then the system could be kept in a reliable condition by experts and there would be less chance of a fire caused by faulty electrical equipment, because the average person does not know and can’t be expected to know, much about such things, it requires an expert with the know-how.

We should press the goverment and opposition to change the law to make this happen.

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NNSaturday 15th Febuary

Free Outdoor Movie Night – 5pm till late, Lower Chittering Oval Call Alison 9576 4600

Kens Bull rides at Mogumber Tavern

Sunday 16th February

Gingin Volunteers Day, Granville Park - see Gingin ad pg 6

Saturday 22nd February

Fencing workshop, see pg 12

Broncos Registration Day

Chittering Football Club, 12-3pm See ad pg 27

Sunday 23rd February

Inter Town Challenge - see more this page

Chittering Farmers Market - 9am to 2pm, Edmonds Reserve. Call Dave 0417 984 194

Thursday 6th March

Bull Sale Gingin

NVNews Int Women’s Lunch

Friday 7th March

Gingin CRC International Women’s lunch

Bullsbrook International Women’s lunch

Sunday, 23 March

Be Active Moora Triathalon

Chittering residents have the opportunity to prove that their “town” is the best as part of the Chittering Inter Town Challenge, which will be held on Sunday 23 February 2014 at edmonds Reserve in Bindoon, 10m – 2pm.

The Chittering Youth Krew, sponsored by the Shire of Chittering and Lotterywest, are presenting this event which is open to all businesses, farmers, residents, youth 10 years and over. entrants can compete as part of a team of four, or individually, to complete an obstacle course and claim cash prizes.

Find out more on page 4!

Or contact Council’s Club and Community Development Officer, Arlene Carter on 08 9576 4600 orcdo@chittering.wa.gov.au.

Chittering Inter Town Challenge

International Women’s Day 2014

Th eme: INSPIRING CHANGE

Gingin District CRC Inc. and Gingin Community Bendigo Bank

are proud to invite community members to a lunch at C U @ Park to celebrate

As well as a delicious lunch overlooking Gingin Park invited Author and international speaker Rabia Siddique will share some of her life experiences and her passion for social justice. Rabia is a Perth born lawyer and former soldier who was held hostage in

September 2005 whist trying to negotiate the release of two kidnapped British SAS operatives. Rabia is an excellent speaker and a lovely lady to meet in person

so make the most of this local opportunity.

Date: 8th March 2014Time: 12 noonPrice: $35.00(CRC members recieve a 10% discount)

Please drop into the CRC Offi ce at 1A Lily King Place Gingin (next to the Medical Centre) or phone 9575 1253 to make payment arrangments.

Bookings and prepayment by 1st March is essen� alas there are a maximum number of seats.

The first night of the Autumn Series of Bull rides kicks off at Mogumber Tavern on Saturday 15th Febuary, at 6pm.

Dont Miss it.

Ph 9651 9044 for more info

Bullsbrook to celebrate International Womens Day 60’s styleThis year is the 24th annual lunch for Bullsbrook women celebrating International Women’s day. Last year even the men got into the act working in the kitchen to make the day special for the many women some of whom have attended for 24 years (photo attached).

International Women’s Day is held to acknowledge efforts of women making a difference in their families’ and friends’ life whether doing the everyday tasks or the exceptional.

2014 will see ladies from Bullsbrook Chittering and surrounding areas celebrate with an old fashioned 60’s Rock and Roll theme.

The luncheon will be held on Friday 7th March 2014 at the Bullsbrook Pavilion from 10:30 am. Last year it was a Roaring 20s dress theme and Maureen Rose, Marion Palmer and Kathy Crofts got into the swing (below).

For further information and details: Information and bookings: Kathy Crofts 9571 1593

International Womens Day Lunch, Bindoon welcomes Jennifer PorterLadies of the Northern Valleys are invited to attend the annual NVNews International Womens Day Lunch on Thursday, March the 6th at the Bindoon Bakehaus.

The United Nations Women Australia’s theme for International Women’s Day 2014 is

“Equality for women is progress for all”.

It can be a simple exercise to spot inequality for women in many third world countries but the presence of inequality for women in our first world is more complex. It is a subject that sparks much emotion and often involves words like “balance” and “prioritise”.

This pursuit of equality between men and women is something many of us hold dear and involves regular check-ins to ensure we have the balance right. To speak on the subject we are pleased to welcome Jennifer Porter, a talented lady in her own right but also the wife of Christian Porter who has an ambitious politic career ahead, to share her thoughts on this topic.

enjoy a light lunch and a glass of Sparkling wine while we listen to Jennifer speak.Cost; $35 per headTime; 12 noon - 2.30pmVenue; Bindoon BakehausBookings are essential, and seats are limited. Ph Jackie Shervington on 0419 045 783

The inaugural Bindoon Open Mic night is on from 7pm to 9pm on Friday 14th February at the Rotunda in Clune Park, Bindoon. This is an opportunity for people to perform music with other musicians or play their own music in an allocated time slot.

This is open to all ages and talents. Bring your own instruments to play. PA, amplifiers, drums and keyboard will be provided. For more information check the facebook page or contact Barni Norton on 9576 1978.

Facebook.com/bindoonopenmic

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Parents should be proud of themselves! So the Shire of Chittering and Bindoon Playgroup, with assistance from the Bindoon Primary School, Wheatbelt Mental Health, Bindoon Sport and Recreation Association, Department of Local Government and Communities as well as WA Country Health Services want to show them why.

Bindoon Playgroup together with the Shire of Chittering are holding a PROUD PARENTING PROGRAM of seminars. These seminars are designed to be a support for parents and caregivers by providing information and ideas in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Time: 9.30am—11.30am Bindoon Playgroup - Chinkabee Complex 6166 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon

Proud Parenting Program “the first five years matter and last a lifetime”

Phone 08 9576 4600

Email ecdosupport@chittering.wa.gov.au

Monday 24 February 2014 - Let’s Get Physical (RSVP - 14 February) The importance of activity to the physical, social and cognitive development of children. “Animal Fun” presentation from Sue McClaren, Curtin University.

Ways to stay active when you have small children by including them in your exercise. THEY ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG! Presented by Judi Dennis, Chittering Physiotherapy

Monday 31 March 2014 - Creating Good Sleeping Patterns (NGALA) (RSVP - 17 March) Information on sleep requirements, importance of consistent messages, focus on tired signs, sleep associations, sleep cycles and implementing change, developing good sleep patterns. Presented by NGALA

RSVP (as per above) to Alison Reliti, ECD Support Officer

2014 WORKSHOPS

CASH TO BE WON AT CHITTERING INTER-TOWN

COMPETITIONWhat is the challenge: Crawl under an army net for a short distance, do one somersault on the bungee trampoline (harnessed), a quick bucking bull ride (set on learners), through the inflatable obstacle, down the giant water slide, into the jelly pit, quick hose off by the Bindoon Fire Brigade then home.

Team event1st prize - $600 cash and a trophy for

your town2nd prize - $300 cash

*Need to have minimum of one member on the team between the ages of 10 – 17 years old. If you want to borrow a teenager for the event just put that on the entry form and we will arrange it.

Individual event10 – 17 years event

1st prize - $200 cash plus a trophy2nd prize – 100 cash

18 years +1st prize - $300 plus a

trophy2nd prize - $150 cash

You do not have to be a fitness freak to do this challenge, so come on

and give it a go, guaranteed fun. It is preferred that you submit your entry form prior to 14 February 2014, however you can register on the day (need to get there early). Forms are available from the Shire offices, Bindoon Post Office, Bindoon Bakehaus or on the website www.chittering.wa.gov.au (click on COMMUNITY then YOUTH), ring Arlene and she will email you one.

What else will be there on the dayChittering Farmers Market Paddling pool for pre-schoolersIce cream van, food and drinks Free Bouncy castleFree Airbrush tattoos Tables and chairs in the shade

Between 2pm – 3pm free use of the water slide, bucking bull ride and bungee rock climbing.For more information, contact Council’s Club and Community Development

Officer, Arlene Carter on 08 9576 4600 or cdo@chittering.wa.gov.au.

 

Wannamal Bush RacesDespite the smaller than anticipated crowd, the bush races at Wannamal to celebrate Australia Day, were a great success. Fascinators, sparkly hats, Australia Day ties, champagne and top hats were all part of the days dress.

Set against a backdrop of gum trees, rustic tin and fencing, and a painted bush race scene, the enthusiastic gathering prepared their horses. With stickers, textas, colour coordination, artistic creativity and lots of laughter, the horses took on individual personalities. On a slow and hard track, the Wannamal Bush races began, the distance travelled determined by a throw of the dice. While the fillies dominated the race, some interference was observed on the corners. Top Knot Pigeon was the runaway winner with a nose, and a throw of the dice separating Dusty Perentie and Black Brumby. In the humid conditions, throwing the dice took its toll on the Chief Steward, who needed to call a halt to the race for several minutes for a breather.

The jovial group of locals enjoyed a

luncheon of cold meat and salads, savoury damper, pavlova, fresh fruit and lamingtons.

Nominees and Australia Day Award winners in both the Chittering and Gingin Shires were acknowledged. Koorunga CWA members were thrilled to be recognised for their community effort during 2013.

The Wannamal Community Centre acknowledges the generous financial support received from the Chittering Shire which enabled the community to host such an event.

Saving lives and getting messy!Chittering and Gingin parents recently attended two workshops full of information and fun held at Bindoon Playgroup.

The Infant Resuscitation Workshop was presented by St John Ambulance, and taught the basics of resuscitation, treating bites and stings, helping someone who is choking as well as treating cuts and abrasions. Thanks must go to Chloe and Renae Trembath who did a great job providing entertainment for the kids.

Getting messy was on the agenda at the second workshop, presented by Senior Dietician, Nicole Rumsey. Parents learnt about basic nutrition, fussy eaters and staying healthy. Then they got their hands dirty helping their children build mini vegetable patches. Thanks to Bindoon Hardware and Rural Supplies and Amanda Oversby for their donations of seedlings, hay and compost.

This year, Bindoon Playgroup, together with the Shire of Chittering are holding a program of workshops and seminars called the PROUD PARENTING PROGRAM (PPP), aimed at helping parents to contribute positively to their children’s education, social & physical development and psychological health and wellbeing.

For more about the upcoming workshops, see the ad below right, or Call Alison Reliti on 9576 4600.

The gift of timeThose who attended the official opening of Gingin’s Community Resource Centre (CRC) may recall a light hearted suggestion offered to Shane Love MLA to compensate for his late arrival with the gift of a clock.

At the Neergabby Gingin Australia Day celebration Shane made good of that promise and won the hearts as he presented CRC Chairperson, Linda Balcombe, and Manager Carrie edwards with a stunning metal cut-out clock created by local artist Crystal Pascoe.

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Australia Day BBQ at the Gingin Iluka aquatic centre

Enjoying the fantastic slippery slide set up by the local fire brigade volunteers at Clune Park, Bindoon

Jez and Lisa Moore at Gingin

Jane Righton cuts the Australia Day cake at Bindoon

Anne Stroud, Gail West at Gingin

Margaret Massom, Betty Collard and Ebony Collard

The Fewsters and Brodie-Halls enjoying the Australia Day breakfast at Gingin

Margo Salmon at Lower Chittering

Chantelle and Michelle at Lower Chittering

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Council to the CommunityFEBRUARY 2014

Further council information is available on www.gingin.wa.gov.au or at: Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503

Telephone: 08 9575 2211 Facsimile: 08 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au

THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS DAY

The Shire of Gingin has received grant funding from theDepartment for Local Governments to hold our Thank OurVolunteers Day.

The event is scheduled to be held at Granville Park inGingin on Sunday, 16 February 2014, between 11amand 2pm.

To register your interest in attending, please RSVP to Cherby Thursday 13 February 2014 at mail@gingin.wa.gov.au.

STORY TIME AT GINGIN LIBRARY

The Gingin Public Library is pleased to offer RhymeTime and Story Time for 0-5 year olds at 9:00am eachWednesday at the Gingin Public Library.

Bring your children along and join in the fun.

NEERGABBY HOSTS AUSTRALIADAY CELEBRATIONSThis year's Australia Day celebration at Neergabby wasa great success, with both the breakfast and CitizenshipAwards well attended. The Shire of Gingin officiallywelcomed its newest citizens, and honoured severalresidents for their outstanding contributions to the region.

Pat Elliot and Norm Wallace were awarded Freemen ofthe Shire, while Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenshipawards were presented to Ron Pollard,Jessica Elliot (Under 25) and the Gingin-Chittering LionsClub (Community Group).

The Volunteer Fire Service Medal was presented toGeorge Grant (pictured above) to honour 50 years ofvolunteer service.

COUNCIL MEETING DATEThe date for the next Council Meeting isTuesday 18 February 2014.

Council Forum will commence at 2pm and the CouncilMeeting at 3pm.

HAVE YOU REGISTEREDYOUR CAT?Just a reminder to our community that legislationrecently changed requiring all cats six months of age andolder to be:

• Microchipped

• Sterilized; and

• Registered with your relevant local government.

Your cat is also required to wear a collar and registrationtag so they are easily identified and returned to you shouldthey become lost.

For more information visit the Department of LocalGovernment and Communities' Responsible CatOwnership web page at: www.dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/Legislation/ResponsibleCatOwnership.aspx

VIRTUALROTTNEST SWIMThis year's Virtual RottnestSwim will be held on Saturday,22 February 2014 at the GinginIluka Aquatic Centre. Get ateam together to swim the19.7km to "Rotto" without thehassle of sharks and seaweed.

For further informationcontact Fran Haenni at theAquatic Centre on9575 1344.

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Gingin fires - too close for comfort.Adrian Harley

Gingin locals were on high alert with the recent town fire, which came very close to local businesses. Danger was averted by firefighters who were able to bring the flames under control metres away

from stored propane gas containers and other flammables at the back entrance to the local Thrifty Link Hardware. The outcome could have been very different and changed the town we know and love.

Firefighters were called out to the treacherous blaze which started in the

deep swamp land between Constable Street and Ingleby Court at around 9pm on January 20 and they worked to bring it under control into the early hours of the morning.

The size and intensity of the fire resulted in the evacuation of residents on both

streets, before the flames were brought under control around 11pm.

The specialist F.E.S.A helicopter units were working together until mid day to locate and douse “hotspots,” which can easily flare up in the tinderbox conditions.

Firefighting chopper water bombing the fire behind the Gingin Main Street.

Firefighter Gary Harley and local businessman Craig Hyne

Burnt pallets at the cement storage shed in the rear car park of the Gingin Thrifty Link Hardware Store

Burnt vines and scrub onto the household/propane gas supply yard.

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NNGingin police reportMax Walker Sergeant-Gingin Police.

As you are no doubt aware we had a serious fire in the middle of Gingin town.

A full emergency response from local Police and volunteer fire fighters was required to bring the fire under control, but not before the entirety of Ingleby Court and parts of Constable Street were evacuated by Police.

It is only down to the extraordinary efforts of our Firefighters and members of our community that we managed to save the town.

Sadly the town lost the Jim Gordon VC Memorial trial which was completely destroyed by the fire.

As a result of information received from our community and enquires your police made two arrests, which resulted in one male being charged and he is currently on bail awaiting court in February.

There was also a burglary recently at the Lower Chittering Cricket Club & Sporting Association.

Severe damage running into tens of thousands of dollars was caused to the premises. Once inside the thieves stole what can only be described as everything.

Again as a result of enquires your local police executed search warrants at an address in Bullsbrook. As a result of that 2 males were arrested and charged with Aggrevated Burglary, Stealing and Criminal Damage.

They are also currently on bail awaiting court in February.

Officers also recovered about 95% of the property that was initially stolen.

These are good results for your police and for our communities as a whole. It serves as a reminder that should you have any information that you think will assist police, then pease contact us so that we can assess and act where required.

It is the continued efforts of all parts of our community that enable us to get the results we have, we all have to live together in our towns and ensure that we are all safe.

George Grant is celebrated with the W.A. 50-Year Volunteer Service Badge.Jackie Shervington

George has been a member of the Gingin West Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade since its formation in 1962 when he was sixteen years old and had been attending fires with his father from the age of fourteen. During his service George has held the positions of Vice-Captain, Captain, Fire Control Officer and as a Deputy Chief Fire Control Officer, the position he still holds at the present time.

George was honoured at the Neergabby Australia Day celebrations where he was presented

with a 50-year service badge by the Chief Fire Control Officer of the Shire of Gingin Paul Postma, a golden fire helmet presented by the Captain of the Gingin West Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade Dave Stroud, and a Western Australian Flag presented by Shane Love MLA.

It was a privilege to meet and chat with George, as often is the case fire fighters are modest, gentle and a positive influence within their communities. Many who attended the event were quick to congratulate him and stories of past fires and how George helped others came to the fore.

George has not only been an active fire fighter but also worked behind the scenes to upgrade the Gingin Shire fire units. He recalls making a stand when he advised the Shire of Gingin that in certain situations it would be unsafe to send the volunteers to fight fires with the old vehicles and equipment. The Shire acknowledged the urgency to replace the fire units with modern safe vehicles and a programme was commenced to upgrade the shire’s fire appliances. This programme proved to be very successful.

George continues to be an active

fire fighter, his leadership and overwhelming concern for the volunteers safety are obvious by the respect others showed to him on the celebration day.

The following is a paragraph from a letter the shire received from Bob Wilson Lancelin, thanking the volunteers after a fire on his property.

“we welcomed the arrival of George Grant, to assist in controlling the operation from then on.

The manner that George manages the personell at a fire is a credit to himself. He is thorough, and decisive where it is needed, but his main priority is always the safety of his team. His ability to work with the local FCO’s without friction is further testimony to his lack of ego. The Gingin District is very fortunate to have a person of his ability, that is prepared to voluntarily give so much of his time.”

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What's OnSaturday, 15 FebruaryOutdoor Movie Night and Chinese Lantern Festival5pm til lateLower Chittering OvalChittering Valley Road, Lower ChitteringFree Movie "Kung Fu Panda". Traditional cultural information, lanterns and other Chinese merchandise. Free family activites. A sausage sizzle will be available on the night or BYO picnic. Don't forget to bring a blanket, beach chair or bean bag.For more information contact Alison on 9576 4600

Proudly brought to you by Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Shen Yun Performing Arts, Department of Immigration and Border Protection and Shire of Chittering

Wednesday, 19 FebruaryOrdinary Council Meeting7.30pmCouncil ChambersAdministration Centre, BindoonThe agenda will be available from Friday, 14 February.For more information contact Danica on 9576 4600

Sunday, 23 February Chittering Intertown Challenge10am - 2pmEdmonds Reserve, BindoonGreat news, Lotterywest are supporting this event. Chittering residents have the opportunity to prove that their “town” can win at the challenge.What is the challenge: Crawl under an army net for a short distance, do one somersault on the bungee trampoline (harnessed), a quick bucking bull ride (set on learners), through the infl atable obstacle, down the giant water slide, into the jelly pit, quick hose off by the Bindoon Fire Brigade then home.Registration forms are available from the Shire offi ces, Bindoon Post Offi ce, Bindoon Bakehaus or on the website www.chittering.wa.gov.au (click on COMMUNITY then YOUTH). We would like the forms back by 13 February 2014 however you can register on the day by getting there earlier.For more information contact Arlene on 9576 4600

Monday, 24 FebruaryLet's Get Physical9.30am - 11.30amBindoon Playgroup, Chinkabee Complex6166 Great Northern Highway, BindoonThe importance of activity to the physical, social and cognitive development of children. "Animal Fun" presentation from Sue McClaren (Curtin University).Ways to stay active when you have small children by including them in your exercise. THEY ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG!!!! Presented by Judi Dennis (Chittering Physiotherapy)RSVP - Alison on 9576 4600 by 14 FebruaryProudly brought to you by WA Country Health Service, BSRA, Bindoon Primary School, Department of Local Government and Communities, Bindoon Playgroup and Shire of Chittering

Monday, 31 March Creating Good Sleeping Patterns (NGALA)9.30am - 11.30amBindoon Playgroup, Chinkabee Complex6166 Great Northern Highway, BindoonInformation on sleep requirements, importance of consistent messages, focus on tired signs, sleep associations, sleep cycles and implementing change, developing good sleep patters. Presented by NGALA.RSVP - Alison on 9576 4600 by 17 MarchProudly brought to you by WA Country Health Service, BSRA, Bindoon Primary School, Department of Local Government and Communities, Bindoon Playgroup and Shire of Chittering

It's February already and last month saw the Australia Day Awards presented to special members of our community who deserve individual recognition for their tireless service to

others throughout 2013. Volunteers give as much or as little as they can for the benefi t of the community and this should be acknowledged whenever possible. So here is a big .... Thank you!Australia Day celebrations occurred across the Shire to applaud the efforts of valuable individual members of our community and to acknowledge community events that showcase our district. Thanks must be given to those who organised the successful celebrations this year which were enjoyed by all who participated and helped to congratulate the nominees and to share in the success of the award winners.

Congratulations go to all of those who were nominated for their efforts and to those who submitted the nominations. Being nominated by members of the community is tremendously important as it shows that there is enormous appreciation for those who give of themselves selfl essly. Please keep the nominations coming in so that we can continue to acknowledge those extraordinary people amongst us. Thank you to all.

Special congratulations of course, must be given to the award winners! These awards were well deserved and given as a sign of our utmost respect and appreciation. We thank you sincerely.

Sadly, our neighbours in the Shire of Mundaring have experienced catastrophic bush fi res. Without hesitation our volunteer fi re fi ghters in the Chittering Fire Service once again provided assistance. People living in Parkerville, Stoneville and Mount Helena

have expressed their thanks publicly for the career and volunteer fi re fi ghters and other agencies. We too thank all of our volunteer bush fi re fi ghters and support staff.

Weather conditions at this time of year are always a challenge to our community with the threat of bush fi res and the possibility of total fi re bans being declared if necessary. Chittering has already experienced bush fi res in this fi re season so please continue to remain vigilant.

If you see fi re or smoke call 000 immediately!Whilst the fi res in Mundaring were as a result of a faulty power line, bush fi res in our neighbouring Shire of Swan were possibily due to suspicious behaviour. We all need to be observant in order to avoid a catastrophe in our district. If you see anything suspicious please call Crime Stoppers.

STOP ARSON! Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000I urge everyone to prepare their properties and to develop a bushfi re survival plan. More information can be obtained from the Shire's website and the DFES website (www.dfes.wa.gov.au).

Consider what will happen if you cannot get home and you have children at school, elderly relatives, pets or other animals at home. Do you know your neighbours? Can they help? Contact the local bush fi re control offi cers, Bush Fire Ready Coordinators in your area or the Shire's Community Emergency Services Manager to assist in the development of an emergency community system. We are here to help.

Be prepared! Be ready! Stay safe! Thank you all again!

Cr Doreen Mackie

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Slow Down! According to the Offi ce of Road Safety, on average around 60 people are killed on Western Australian roads each year because of speed-related crashes, with a further 375 people suffering serious, life-changing injuries.

Slowing down is the single most effective and immediate way to reduce these statistics. If we all slowed down, our chances of crashing, being killed or seriously injured on the road, would dramatically decrease.

There are three types of speeding:

1. Low-level speeding is where drivers travel 5km/h above posted limits

2. Excessive speeding is deliberate with drivers travelling well above posted speed limits

3. Inappropriate speeding is driving too fast for the prevailing conditions, such as weather, light, traffi c and road conditions.

Community Assistance Grants

2014/15Does your organisation or group have a project or event in mind and need some fi nancial assistance to get it off the ground?Applications for funding assistance as part of the Chittering Community Financial Assistance Grants Scheme are now open.

The Scheme is designed to provide benefi t to Shire of Chittering residents through recreational, sport, social, arts and cultural means. Up to $5,000 is available for not-for-profi t organisations and groups that operate within the Shire of Chittering. Events or projects must be started and completed within the 2014/15 fi nancial year.

The Guidelines and Application Form are now available on the Shire's website, the Administration Centre or call (08) 9576 4600. It is recommended that you contact the Shire's Administration Centre to discuss your event or project before completing your application.

Applications must be received at the Shire's Administration Centre by 4pm on Friday, 21 March 2014.

For further information or to discuss your application contact Alison, Economic and Community Development Support Offi cer.

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TTTT: (08) 9576 4600 F: (08) 9576 1250 E: chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au W: www.chittering.wa.gov.au

Proposed Telecommunications Infrastructure, Lot 3 (RN 496) North Road, WannamalCouncil has received a Development Application for Telecommunications Infrastructure at the above property. The proposal includes the following:• a 70m high guyed mast• radio transmission equipment• a prefabricated equipment shelter• a main switchboardThe proposed Telecommunications Infrastructure has the purpose of improving and expanding emergency services communication across regional, rural and remote communities for the Western Australia Police. Plans and documentation supporting the Development Application are available for inspection at the Shire of Chittering, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon during offi ce hours. Pursuant to Town Planning Scheme No 6 the proposed Telecommunications Infrastructure will be advertised for a period of 21 days commencing 22 January 2014. Submissions are to be received by no later than 4pm on Thursday, 13 February 2014. All enquiries should be directed to Mark Johnston, Planning Offi cer.

Proposed Local Government (Council Meetings) Local Law 2014Local Government Act 1995Council at its meeting held on 18 December 2013 resolved to make the Shire of Chittering Local Government (Council Meetings) Local Law 2014. The purpose of the local law is to provide for the orderly conduct of the proceedings and business of the Council. The effect of this local law is that all Council meetings, committee meetings and other meetings as described in the Act, shall be governed by this local law unless otherwise provided in the Act, regulations or other written law. A copy of the local law may be inspected or obtained during offi ce hours at the Shire of Chittering, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon; Bindoon Library or at www.chittering.wa.gov.au. Submissions are to be received by no later than 4pm on Friday, 28 February 2014, and addressed to the Chief Executive Offi cer, Shire of Chittering, PO Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502; or via email tochatter@chittering.wa.gov.au. All enquiries should be directed to the Chief Executive Offi cer.

Proposed Bridle/Pedestrian Trail in Maryville DownsCouncil at its meeting held on 18 December 2013 resolved to support the public consultation process for the proposal to use the Pedestrian Access Ways, commonly known as "Strategic Firebreaks", in Maryville Downs Estate for Bridle and Pedestrian Trails. A section of the Pedestrian Access Way is proposed for use as Bridle and Pedestrian Trails, as shown in the plan available at the Shire's offi ce. The proposal will be advertised for a period of 42 days, commencing 22 January 2014. After consultation the proposal will be presented to Council for fi nal determination. Submissions are to be received by no later than Thursday, 6 March 2014. All enquiries should be directed to Brendan Jeans, Senior Planning Offi cer.

Scheme Amendment No 49Commercial Vehicle ParkingIt is hereby notifi ed for public information in accordance with Section 75 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Shire of Chittering has resolved to initiate the above mentioned Scheme Amendment for the purpose of modifying existing defi nitions and inserting new provisions relating to "Commercial Vehicle Parking" in Town Planning Scheme No 6. Documentation setting out and explaining the Scheme Amendment are now available from the Shire of Chittering, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon; and will be available for inspection during offi ce hours up to and including Wednesday, 12 March 2014. Submissions are to be received by no later than 4pm on Wednesday, 12 March 2014. All enquiries should be directed to Brendan Jeans, Senior Planning Offi cer.

GARY TUFFINCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Major Works UpdateRoads• Chittering Road

Shoulder widening and resealing of 1km section

• Chittering Valley RoadShoulder widening and resealing of 1km section (near Keating Bridge intersection)

• Intersection of Lake and Chittering RoadsRoad realignment - Black Spot funded

Bridges• Julimar Road - maintenance

Footpaths• Pioneer Drive, Bindoon• McKenzie Crescent, Muchea

Projects UpdateBindoon Tale TrailAfter consideration of public input the fi nal plan will be presented to Council at their February meeting. The Offi cial Opening for this "Your Community Heritage" funded trail will be on 22 June 2014 (in conjunction with our "Wear Ya Wellies" family event), so the community should spot a little work going on around the townsite during March, April and May.

Bindoon Town Hall RestorationThe Shire is awaiting the fi nal scope of works from the architect so that they can advertise for contractors to tender. We are hoping to see works commence in March.

Carty Reserve Walk TrailThree Chilies Trail Design (local resident Paul Neve) has this Lotterywest - Department of Sport and Recreation funded trails project well in hand with groundwork underway.

Multi-purpose Medical FacilityThe Shire are awaiting the fi nal design drawings from the engaged architects.

Slow Down Enjoy the RideWe are 7 months into our 11 monthy expanded awareness campaign. This month's theme is "SAFE SPEEDS". In addition to the promotional and monetary support given to major local events last year (Taste of Chittering, Chittering Wildfl ower Festival and Bindoon Agricultural Show) we are currently working on Slow Down themed event signage for ongoing use by local groups.

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The Shire of Chittering held their annual Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 23 January 2014 at the Orchard Glory Farm Resort with 80 people in attendance. This ceremony recognises those members of the Chittering community who voluntarily invest so much of their time into the community and is a wonderful opportunity to thank them for their efforts.

The Education Scholarship Award is a monetary grant that the Shire awards to two local students for their academic achievement and the contribution that they have made to their school and the community. Cr Sandra Clarke presented the two winners with their award:• Holly King – Years 6/7. Holly was a primary

student at Bindoon Primary School and in 2014 will be attending Swan Christian College. Holly’s application highlighted her sporting activities, involvement with the Bindoon Primary School’s student council and for her assistance with the local dancing classes with instructor Roxanne in teaching the local students jazz, hip-hop and tap. Holly will be using her grant to fund music lessons at Swan Christian College.

• Kirralee Price – Year 10. Kirralee was a student at Gingin District High School and in 2014 will also be attending Swan Christian College to further her education. Kirralee’s application focused on her community spirit where she is active with St John Ambulance, catering for various functions and giving back to the community. Kirralee will be using her grant to fund her school uniform, books and assist with her school fees.

The School Citizenship Awards are presented to students who attend our local schools and they are nominated by their school. Cr Clarke presented the students with their award:• Immaculate Heart College – Ethan Dobra

was a Year 4 student last year and he was selected for this award by Principal Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis. Ethan was nominated for his friendliness, polite and friendly attitude, and is an extremely well-mannered student. Ethan is a very patient with other students and is fully aware of those around him, and is always willing to help or lend a hand.

• Bindoon Primary School – Mikayla Ralls was a Year 6 student last year and she was selected for this award by Principal Dr Jenny Kuhn. Mikayla was nominated for her compassion and empathy for others by being kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental. Mikayla is authentic in the way that she interacts with others, shows initiative and is reliable.

The recipient from the Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon was Jacob Cray who was unable to attend the event.

The Community Service Awards are awarded to thank recipients for their service to their community. Cr Doreen Mackie presented the award to the following recipients:• Amanda and Alistair Oversby for

commitment, organisation, planning and ideas for the Bindoon Rodeo.

• Anthony Russell, Courtney Russell, Maggie Stuurstraat and Cameron Choules for being inaugural members of the Chittering Youth Krew.

• Maureen Barker for her dedication and commitment with her roles on the Bindoon & Districts Agricultural Society.

• Noel and Monique Russell for their participation and organisation of the Bindoon Show.

• Paul Harrison for the many hours every week that he spends tidying and sweeping gardens and verges voluntarily in and around the Bindoon townsite.

Cr Mackie accepted awards on behalf of Kim Haeusler and Craig Lupton who were unable to attend the event.

The DFES National Service Medal is awarded to volunteer bush fi re brigade members for attaining 15 years of service. During 2013 four local brigade members were nominated and received these medals:• Douglas Lilburne – Upper Chittering

Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeDoug has served 33 years with the volunteer fi refi ghter service, he also received his 1st Service Clasp (awarded every 10 years thereafter).

• Gary Knight – Upper Chittering Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeGary has served 17 years with the volunteer fi refi ghter service.

• Grahame Vincent – Upper Chittering Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeGrahame has served 21 years with the volunteer fi refi ghter service.

• John Williams – Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeJohn has served 22 years with the volunteer fi refi ghter service.

The Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards focusses on community contribution and participation rather than personal achievement. The Awards are judged on active citizenship through:• a signifi cant contribution to the Chittering

community;• demonstrated leadership on a community issue

resulting in the enhancement of community life;• a signifi cant initiative which has brought about

positive change and added value to community life; and

• inspiring qualities as a role model for the community.

The following community events were nominated for the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for an Outstanding Contribution by a Community Group / Event:• Bindoon & Districts Agricultural Show

2013 – and Rodeo• Chittering Farmers Market• Chittering Wildfl ower Festival

The Shire President Cr Robert Hawes presented the Chittering Farmers Market with the Award which was collected by Bob Blizard.

Australia Day Awards 2014

The following community members were nominated for the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for an Outstanding Contribution by a Local Citizen:• Anne Irvin for membership of the Chittering

Wildlife Carers, where she has been an active member for many years.

• Fred Hoogland for highlighted his dedication and service to the Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, where he has taken on the role of Captain. Fred is also on the steering committee of the Bindoon Men’s Shed, and he is also an active member of the Chittering Wildlife Carers.

• Maureen Barker for her devotion to her former role as Treasurer of the Bindoon & Districts Agricultural Society (Inc) for the four years, and who now fulfi ls the role of Secretary.

• Paul Harrison for volunteering his time to cleaning the streets of Bindoon and Gingin, and also tending to the towns gardens.

• Wayne Beard for his involvement with the Bindoon Historical Society, Bindoon Men’s Shed and the Gingin/Chittering Lions Club.

Shane Love MLA presented Wayne Beard with the Award.

There were no nominations received for the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a person under 25yrs.

Is there someone or something who doesn’t appear in the nominations that you think should? Remember, events and local community members can be nominated for Active Citizenship Awards all year round – there’s no need to wait until the Shire call’s for nominations in September. Forms and more details are available at http://wa.australiaday.org.au/awards/premiers-australia-day-awards/.

Cr Hawes welcoming attendees to the event

Shane Love MP presenting Wayne Beard with the Citizen's Award

Attendees at the awards event

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Keeping in TouchFrom The Team in the Pink Shirts

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Elders MidlandJim Sangalli: Branch Manager 0417 706 996

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FErtiLiSErJeff Bruce: Sales Specialist 0429 900 187

ruraL BaNk 9273 5861John Dingle:

District Banking Manager 0419 792 620

vince Monterosso: District Banking Manger

Lisa Mann: Sales Support Deposits

iNSuraNcE 9294 6666Jon Nelson: 0417 913 121

krystal Hayward: Sales Supportandrew rowley: Sales Support

or visit elders.com.au

From the Auctioneer:Jim Sangalli

Muchea Cattle 28/1/2014

There was a reduced yarding following the long weekend public holiday. There continued to be reasonably tight supplies of trade and heavy weight steers and heifers, with fewer supplies of cows available, while vealer and store grades remained reasonable. The majority of cattle were sourced from local areas, with pastoral drafts remaining in relatively tight supply.

There continued to be very strong local trade and retailer demand for trade weight yearlings and heavy weight vealer steers and heifers, while restocker and feeder demand for store and lightweight classes remained buoyant. There was selective live export demand once again reported.

Heavy weight steers and heifers continued to meet strong processor demand, while the smaller cow yarding was of a mixed quality and varied in weight. Processor demand increased in cow classes, with most classes returning higher prices. Heavy weight bull sales were maintained, with live exporters and export feeders maintaining their interest in medium and lightweight classes.

Muchea Sheep 28/1/14

Agents yarded 12237 Sheep and Lambs at Muchea on Tuesday January 28.

Heavy cross bred lambs realised $110-$127.50 and returned estimated costings of 490c/kg. Trade cross bred lambs sold from $95-$100, while store cross bred lambs realised $55-$65 according to frame and weight.

Heavy ewes in the 23kg dressed weight range realised $60-$65 bare shorn and returned estimated costings of 230c/kg. Trade ewes sold from $55-$60 while good boning ewes realised $42-$50 according to weight and frame.

Heavy shipping wethers sold to one live exporter from $60-$65 bare shorn while store drafts realised $50-$65.

ewe hoggets purple tag suitable to kill sold from $40-$60 while store lines sold to graziers from $25-$35 per head.

Rams for live export up to green tag realised $25-$40 while killing rams sold from $5-$15.

 

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The Midland Cattle Breeders Association’s (MCBA) annual bull sale is coming up on Thursday 6th March, and will once again take place at the Gingin selling complex, commencing at 1pm.

The sale will offer 80 bulls and 11 breeders representing Angus, Limousin, Murray Gray, and for the first time, Blonde D’Aquitaine and Speckled Park breeds.

With an average gross turnover from the last 3 years of over $250,000, the MCBA sale is one of the best multi breed sales in the state, a success organisers attribute in part to the fantastic venue and facilities, and thank the Gingin Shire for their suppport.

Both Landmark and elders will be selling agents on the day, and all cattle offered are Zoetis STAR approved to guarantee against reproductive diseases.

Midland Cattle Breeders Association26th annual Gingin Bullsale

Further enquires contact; Tony Sudlow: 0428 362 032

or find them on facebook. Gingin Bullsale.

The following stock will be offered for sale;

ANGuS:

Black Tara, (Kupsch’s, Allanooka) 6 bulls

Kapari (Sudlow’s, Northampton, 25 bulls

Cookalabi (Topham’s, Coomberdale) 10 bulls

Waringah (Collards, Gingin) 4 bulls

LIMOuSIN:

Tara (Kupsch’s, Allanooka) 6 bulls

Woroyne (Stickland’s, Wongan Hills) 4 bulls

MuRRAy GRAy:

Mt Hill (Heitman’s, Walkaway 4 bulls

Raymond Park, (Palmers, Gidgegannup) 7 bulls

Mungatta (Sticklands, Wongan Hills 10 bulls

BLONDE D’AqUITAINE :

My Side ( Morris’s, Wannamal) 2 bulls

SPeCKLe PARK:

Tunganah (Thomas’s , Gingin, 2 bulls

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It’s your news...NNGardens wanted

Would you like to show off your garden and fundraise for your favourite cause? Colleen Osborn from the Visitor Centre is seeking gardens to open to the public during the Wildflower Festival in September 2014.

The festival is open for 4 days with other activities being organised to complement the weekend, and one of the new initiatives planned is for willing gardeners to open their garden for a day, or two – whatever might suit their weekend. An entry fee to the garden would be at the owners discretion, or the opportunity to sell plants, tea or coffee and any funds raised donated at the owners discretion.

It might be a garden close to the town of Bindoon or Muchea or in a rural area, the beauty of gardens is their individuality and varying locations.

Advertising for the open garden would be incorporated into the overall advertising programme of the Festival.

Colleen would love to hear from you if you have an interest in the concept, - a no obligation chat is the first step to considering the idea. As a keen gardener herself Colleen loves to spend time outdoors in the garden and hopes one day to open her garden to like minded green thumbs.

Please contact Colleen at the Visitor Centre in Bindoon, or telephone the Centre on 9576 1100

Nature Notes Chittering Landcare

If the marris in your area are like those near me you are probably wondering where all those flowers are. Although there are a few flowers most are still in bud. Maybe this month. Flowering in February (and indeed for much or the year) is Stinkwood (Jacksonia sternbergiana). It is a weeping often untidy looking shrub or small tree with yellow-orange pea flowers. Its common name is due to the distinctive strong smell given off by the wood when it is burnt. It is a coloniser species which germinates prolifically after fire or other disturbance and then grows rapidly but is not long-lived. If you are familiar with it you may have noticed it often has broken or bent but still green branches. It is susceptible to borers which eat out the inside of the stem or branch. The weakened branch can then be easily bent by strong winds or even its own weight but the live tissue can allow it to remain alive and continue to grow.

Also to be seen flowering in February (if the local kangaroos haven’t eaten it down to ground level) is yellow Autumn Lily (Tricoryne elatior). It is a wiry grassy looking low shrub with yellow starry flowers. If you look closely you may also spot the Matted Triggerplant (Stylidium repens) in flower. It is very low growing and as its name suggests mat like plant with small white butterfly

shaped flowers with pink spots.

If birds are more your interest keep an eye out for Black Cockatoos roosting in your area. BirdLife WA would like to receive reports of roosting sites of both Red-Tailed and Carnaby’s Cockatoos to assist in the research needed to prevent the continued decline in the populations

of these endangered birds.

If you can assist in the Great Cocky Count to be held in April, and which this year will include Red-tail as well as Carnaby’s Cockatoos, please register. For more information or to register go to the Great Cocky Count website http://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/carnabys-black-cockatoo-recovery/great-cocky-count.

Don’t let those sneaky summer weeds such as Cottonbush and Stinkwort escape to cause greater havoc next summer. Remove the plants before they flower and set seed or if it is too late for that remove and destroy as many of the seeds as possible before they spread.

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Pristine vintage Holden’s on displayCr Don Gibson

Bindoon Historical Society has recently added a new display of early model Holden sedans , which have been generously

loaned by Mr Philip Martin of Bindoon, to complement our existing collection of vintage and classic vehicles.

These early model Holden’s have

been very carefully restored to new condition, as fine examples of the first mass produced Australian cars built for Australian conditions.

Would you like to learn to work with fibre?

Offering Beginning classes in:• Spinning, Felting and Dyeing: gives you

an overview and understanding of fibre and equipment mechanics of Spinning, Felting and Dyeing.

• Knitting, Crochet and Off- Loom Weaving: gives you the basic understanding and mechanics of stitches and construction.

intermediate and advanced classes

- Advances beginners or enriches those experienced.

- Classes run on the numbers interested and are all stand alone.

- Can be 3 hour or 5 hours workshops

Please contact me for program.

christan FiBre design

the bindoon Heritage museum is situated at the Brockman Centre (cnr Great Nth Hwy & Tea Tree Rd)

open on Wednesdays, saturdays & sundaysfrom 10am-3pm

More info Ph 9576 1325, 9576 1331, 9576 1361 or 9575 1090

Dave Lucas and Phil Martin admire the Holdens.christine Pietraszek Ph 9576 1202

Booking classes now: minimum of 4 per class

cost: $120.00 for 4 Beginner classes

saturdays 9.30 to 11.30

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New citizens in the Shire of Chittering are welcomed by Hon Shane Love MP. Each received a copy of the CWA Cookery Book and Household Hints and a native plant

Welcoming new Australian citizens

Cr Michael Aspinall welcomes new citizens in the Shire of Gingin.

The Bindoon Community Progress Association thanked the following groups for their service to the community, at the Bindoon Australia Day Breakfast, held at Clune Park.community groups recognised

Gingin Shire President, Cr Michael Aspinall.

The Shire of Gingin’s newest citizens took centre stage in Neergabby when it joined towns and regions around the nation to celebrate Australia Day and mark 65 years of Australian citizenship.

eight people from three different countries will officially become Australian citizens during the Shire of Gingin’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony to be held at on Sunday 26th January 2014 at the Neergabby Grounds.

Shire President Michael Aspinall said the occasion was not only a chance to celebrate what unites Australians on Australia Day but also to acknowledge the importance of citizenship in Australia.

“Australia Day is always a special day for Australians, and with this year’s events also marking the 65th year of Australian citizenship there has never been a better time to celebrate the spirit and diversity of our country,” he said.

Australia Day 2014 will kick off year-long festivities to mark the 65th anniversary with a record breaking 17,863 people expected to become Australian citizens around the nation.

“For those becoming an Australian citizen it is a particularly significant occasion, marking the final stage of their migrant journey as they pledge their commitment to Australia and its people, and accept the privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizenship,” Councillor Aspinall added.

“The Gingin community is proud and excited to welcome every one of its newest citizens and wishes them well as they officially join the Australian family. I encourage the entire community to join in the Shire’s Australia Day events and celebrate all that is great about our nation.”

The status of Australian citizenship was created by the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 which came into force on 26 January 1949.

Celebrating 65 Years of Citizenship on Australia Day

Gingin/Chittering Lions clubKoorunga and Chittering/Bindoon CWA Members representing the local fire brigades

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Australia Day Active citizenship Awards - citizens

Gingin Honorars FreemanThe Shire of Gingin has awarded the title of Honorary Freeman to two long-time community members at the Council meeting held on 19 November 2013. Norm Wallace and Pat Elliot were both nominated for their outstanding commitment and distinguished service to the Shire of Gingin and received the formal award during the Shire’s Australia Day Celebrations.

Pictured below L-R Norm Wallace, Bruce Roe, Gavin Drew and Pat elliot

Premier’s Australia Day active citizenship awards - community Group

Cr Robert Hawes presents Chittering Farmers Market with the Commumity event of the year award which was collected by Bob Blizard.

Amy Robinson, left, was a joint recipient of the under 25 City of Swan Active Citizenship Award and Anne James was a joint recipient of the over 25 section.

Amy is an active member of the Bullsbrook College student leadership team and her passion for her community is evident. She recently helped organise senior and junior Bluelight discos for Bullsbrook young people, working collaboratively with BRRA, PCyC and the City of Swan staff.

Amy also organises and volunteers her time for the Bullsbrook youth out Loud Project. Outside of school hours Amy is an active member of the Bullsbrook Scout Group, and also tutors younger students in Maths and english.

During the year Amy attended a camp in the north of WA as a charity worker with ‘Fair Game’ helping isolated indigenous children (remote communities) by providing them with sporting equipment and skills development. She is an excellent ambassador and role model for local young people.

Anne Janes

Since moving to Bullsbrook in 1992, Anne Janes has been the driving force behind many groups, committees and initiatives.

With two children at the Bullsbrook District High School (BDHS), Anne was President of the Bullsbrook District High School P&C.

Anne is the current secretary for the North Swan Land Conservation District Committee (Bullsbrook Landcare Group). Through her work role at the school Anne has helped facilitate local ‘tree planting events’ where students of the school have become involved in positive activities in the local community.

Anne was one of the founding members of the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association and is the current Vice President of BRRA.

Through her volunteer committee work she has instigated a number of projects that make Bullsbrook a better place to live and work.

Wayne Beard was presented with the award for Citizen of the year in the Shire of Chittering by Shane Love MLA. Wayne was nominated for the award by Rob and Joan Bathgate, who recognised the importance of his involvement with The Bindoon Historical Society, Bindoon Men’s Shed as well as the Gingin/Chittering Lions Club.

Wayne was responsible for the design of the Bindoon Historical Society’s new extension, and has made himself available to receive deliveries, work on the roster and help out at Busy Bee’s. Also Branch President of the Bindoon Men’s shed, Wayne was a prime mover within the organisation and start-up of the local branch.

Congratulations to Ron Pollard and Jessica Elliot for being the recipients of the 2014 Premiers Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards in the Shire of Gingin

Gingin’s Nominees of the 2014 Active Citizenship Awards were Tom Cabassi, Trevor Phillips and Ron Pollard.

Nominees for the Shire of Gingin community awards representatives, which was won by Gingin/Chittering Lions club.

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The view from my side of the paddockwith Maggie Edmonds

Maggie owns Maggie’s Place, a farmstall in the Swan Valley. She buys from the Northern Valleys region and picks up supplies farm direct each week. Produce left over goes to the neighbour’s sheep.

YUK !Methyl bromide (or Bromomethane) is an ozone depleting substance. In an enclosed area, it is a poisonous gas (for humans) and deadly to a range of insect pests and diseases. It is colourless and odourless. Most countries phased out its use years ago, but not Australia.

Methyl bromide is used to fumigate many imports and exports, such as flowers to some countries. It is also used to fumigate soils.

Methyl bromide is a quarantine treatment for interstate commodities, such as perishable fruits. So, when you eat, for instance, a plum which comes from outside WA, it will have been fumigated with this dangerous compound.

It is claimed that Methyl bromide is not dangerous when used by trained people in the correct doses. Dangerous to whom? To the person operating the fumigation tent or to the person eating the fruit? Great. The lady at quarantine WA said she “thought” Methyl bromide wasn’t residual but she didn’t really know anything about it.

What’s the lesson here? Only eat perishable fruits from WA. And support your local growers in the process. Simple.

Spuds Glorious SpudsPotatoes originated in the Andes and are the world’s 4th largest food crop after maize, wheat and rice.

At last, WA is able to enjoy a bigger range of spud varieties, which have good flavour, including Kipfler, Cashmere Gold, Kestrel, Ruby Lou and Royal Blue. The tasteless Nadine is still a favourite for baked spuds.

I drive south of Perth to collect my Beta Spuds direct from the central packing shed. They are the only potato packers to have a hydro cooler, which reduces the temperature of the pulp to below 8 degrees C and gives fresh, longer lasting potatoes. Beta Spuds produce 25,000 tonnes of spuds annually – all from WA !

Potatoes get a bad name as fattening because many prefer chips or boiled spuds coated in lovely butter, salad dressing or olive oil. By themselves, they are almost fat free. I don’t peel my potatoes, just wash and cook – the skin is so good for you.

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Summer is great for lots of luscious fruit like apricots, nectarines, plums, peaches, mangos, grapes and passionfruit just to name a few. eating your own fruit from your back yard is like having your own money tree just outside your door. No poisons have to be sprayed on them and the fruit can be picked when it ripens making them taste like flavoured sunshine. No comparison to the shop bought ones.

If you observe your fruit growing you will be able to tell when the fruit is ripe by the colour. Plums for example turn darker as they ripen and by touching the fruit and giving a very slight pull they will fall off into your hand very easily if they are ripe. If you have to tug or twist leave them on longer.

Fruit trees are not that hard to grow they have a few basic requirements. At the end of winter give them some rich compost, and when they start to flower a watering can of water with a 1/8 cup of molasses added, watered in around the base helps with flowering and fruit production. Make sure you mulch thickly all around the drip line, pea straw or cane mulch works well and keep the water up to it over the summer period.

If you espaliered your fruit trees they are easier to net and this is a must if you want to have any fruit to eat. The birds love our fruit too and will get greedy and forget to leave you any. Birds will eat the fruit for the water content, so having a bird bath around will help if only a little. Also having an alternate food supply for them can slow the birds down from attacking your fruit trees. Things like sour fruits or trees/bushes with cones or seed pods on for the birds to eat as they would source these out before going for your fruit. use a white bird netting then the birds can see it and not get trapped as they can do with the black netting.

Birds are a great natural source of bug management so when there is no fruit on them take the nets off. Make sure you pick up all fallen fruit and dispose of them properly (to chooks or bury them) or better still pick the fruit before it falls on the ground and the ants attack them or they bake in the sun. If the fruit has fruit fly in them put them in an air tight bag and leave them in the sun for 5 days to cook and then dispose of

the bag into the bin. To try and control the fruit fly you need to use a number of methods if you want to maintain organic status. Pick up fallen fruit encouraging your neighbours to do the same, allow birds and chooks access to the fruit trees when there is no fruit on them, and come spring place around baits to trap fruit fly. Find plastic cool drink bottled and drill tiny holes around the top section (about 10) and then pour in a mix of yeast and sugar in warm water, (there are other mixes you can use, it is all about attracting the fruit fly so you can trap it in the bottle). I have found the yeast works best for me. Put the lid on and hang the bottles around the area, no need to hang it on the fruit tree. May need about 4 placed around per tree, depends on the size and how bad the fruit fly is. The baits need to be changed at least every 2 weeks if not more during peak time. The idea is to attract the fruit fly so it enters via the small hole but then it can not get out and is trapped in the bottle and dies.

Most fruit trees are pruned in mid to late autumn. Then give it a watering can full of diluted seaweed extract to bed it down for the winter. By researching your fruit tree and its individual requirements and then observing yours you will be well on the way to a wonderful supply of luscious fruit.

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I have a money tree outside in my back yard

Not many can see why the value is there, it is all too hard

Oh but I knew right from the start

Planted and pampered it, took it into my heart

So now my tree has grown so strong

Beautiful blossoms with bees around humming their song

Now the magic of it all, sweet and luscious the flavour

When I take that bite, fruits of my labour

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Fruit: If you are not enjoying WA fruit this month, you are truly missing something great. Grapes, water melons, honeydews, rockies and all the lovely stonefruit from “The Hills” and around Donnybrook are there for you to enjoy. Plums, nectarines, peaches are at their best. Don’t buy perishable fruit from outside WA if the yUK article concerns you!

Veg: Well, that heat a few weeks back didn’t help many seedlings and even quite advanced vegies such as cabbages. I mean, we don’t want our veg cooked in the paddock – we’d rather it got to our kitchen and then we cook it.

Tomatoes – cherry, grape, normal, truss, and cucumbers of lots of different types (Continental, Lebanese, Italian, normal old-fashioned ones), celery, lettuces, cabbage, carrots are available by the truckload now. Caulis and broccoli are coming from down south. Beetroot, kale, silverbeet, spinach, spring onions – all stuff you can use in a salad – are plentiful.

Have you tried Gem Squash yet? They may be difficult to find, but are grown in Gingin. I have converted many of my Maggie’s Place customers to Gem Squash as they are so tasty and versatile – better than normal squash by far !

There are many different potato recipes, but for Summer you can’t go past Potato Salad. Here’s a recipe for this, with a twist.

500g potatoes, boiled until just soft and cubed (Kipfler are great for this)

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon, juiced

1 onion, finely chopped

Quarter teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon mint

1 tablespoon parsley

8 black olives

2 tomatoes, sliced

Toss the warm potatoes in the olive oil. Add the lemon juice, chopped onion, pepper and mint. When cool, garnish with parsley, olives and tomatoes.

Another different recipe for the humble spud is Mashed Potato with Thyme Oil.

1 kg mashing potatoes, such as Cashmere Gold or Royal Blue, cubed

Half cup extra virgin olive oil infused with thyme *

2 tablespoons milk

25g freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Boil the potatoes in a large pan of slightly salted water until just tender. Drain. Mash the spuds, gradually adding the oil and milk to form a soft, light mash.

*To make infused Thyme Olive Oil, just put the amount of olive oil you need in a bottle, and throw in fresh thyme, perhaps tearing the leaves first to release the flavour. Leave for 24 hours and then use, freshly made each time.

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Time to Nit Pick!It’s about this time school-age children will be meeting old friends and making some new friends too. Almost certainly in the mix of new acquaintances – the uninvited ones - will be head lice. Statistics indicate that more than 20% of primary school students are likely to have head lice.

However, the fact is anyone with a head can catch head lice – regardless of age, sex, background or how clean your hair is. Head lice spread anywhere that people work, play and live together. Indeed, it takes only one infested head to infest a whole classroom full of heads; then our children so unselfishly pass the infestation on to the rest of the family. Interestingly, they can’t jump or fly but they sure can crawl and climb; and they live their entire life (about a month or so) on the head of their host.

Their favourite hiding places are behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Female lice lay their eggs (known as nits) close to the scalp, where they remain firmly stuck to the base of the hair shaft until they hatch a week or so later.

Head lice feed exclusively on human blood; but unlike body lice and mosquitoes, two other groups of little blood suckers, it appears that head lice do not carry disease. They can, however, cause severe itching and this can lead to scratching and skin infections.

The good news is that if you or your children have head lice, there are simple, safe and effective strategies to send them on their way. Various shampoos, lotions, cream rinses and conditioners are available. Many chemical treatments are based on the pyrethrin insecticides; some contain malathion; and there are several remedies available based on essential oils such as anise, lavender, rosemary and the Australian favourite melaleuca (tea tree) oil. When used as indicated these natural treatments have been shown in some studies to be more effective even than the chemical treatments.

One such product is ego Moov Head Lice Solution. Moov uses a powerful blend of essential oils and is pleasant smelling and easy to use. It is also one of the only natural head lice products that is clinically proven to kill both head lice and their eggs.

There are also special fine tooth combs (some battery operated) to help facilitate the removal of the sticky nits. Remember whatever head lice treatment you choose, a fine toothcomb is essential to get the nits out and a good hair conditioner will get rid of the knots out.

Regular inspection, and detection, and persistence and perseverance with an effective product used appropriately are the keys to success with head lice treatments. Of course, it helps if you can convince all the parents of your children’s classmates to put in place similar procedures.

Come into Bindoon or Gingin Pharmacy for a Head Lice fact card or to purchase our Back-to-School Ego Moov Head Lice Solution 200ml at the special price of $13.99.

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Chiropractic for theChittering Valley

Dr Keith Brown provides Chiropractic care to all ages & tailors his approach to each person’s particular need. He

applies both traditional Chiropractic adjustments and muscle/soft tissue techniques in order to give you the best of

both worlds.

Consultations are available at Bindoon Medical Centre on Tuesdays, and Bullsbrook Medical Centre on

Tuesday AM/Thurs PMFor appointments call Dr Keith Brown

on 0418 409 475

The Shire of Chittering is currently seeking expressions of interest from residents interested in donating blood. Council is researching the concept and viability of having the Australian Red Cross Blood Service bring a Mobile Blood Donation service to Chittering.

This service is in high demand and is only available if a substantial and regular number of people donate every three months. A yearly schedule is created by the Australian Red Cross. To assist with getting our community onto this list, the Shire of Chittering is hoping to provide a profile to the Red Cross showing the number of people from each area interested in donating blood on a regular basis (every three months).

Why give blood? “Blood is vital to life and for many people blood donors are their’ lifeline. Currently only 1 in 30

people give blood, but 1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime. Modern processing techniques mean that a single blood donation, when separated into its components, can help at least 3 different patients and contribute to making up to 22 different products (including potentially life-saving immunisations for chicken pox, hepatitis B and tetanus).” Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

Don’t wait, donate now. Australian Blood Cross urgently needs blood to help save or enhance the lives of thousands of people every day. Having regular donors in Chittering can only help with the request for a mobile service.

If you are interested in donating blood and would like more information, please contact Alison Reliti, eCD Support Officer on 9576 4600 or ecdosupport@chittering.wa.gov.au

Chittering is pleased to announce the installation of its first Designated Smoking Area.

The Shire of Chittering endorsed a ‘Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Policy’ in mid-2013 following a number of complaints and enquiries from the community. One aim of the policy was to assist in the prevention of smoking in outside areas where the public tend to gather; by providing designated facilities for smokers we hope to achieve this.

The first of the proposed twenty-two designated areas is located at the rear of the Council Administration building. The remaining twenty-one areas, which will consist of a “Designated Smoking Area” sign along with a butt bin, will be installed at various Council facilities (including Halls, Ovals, Parks and Fire Stations) over the coming weeks. The project’s material costs [$5,000] have been met thanks to a “Tobacco Control Grant” from the Department of Health through the Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA.

The use of the Designated Smoking Area will encourage the separation of smokers and non-smokers in order to decrease the well-publicised harmful effects of side-stream smoke. An added bonus is that the purpose-designed, weatherproof butt bins will decrease cigarette butt litter in the environment.

We encourage local community members and visitors to our Shire who smoke to use these new facilities.

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THIS IS ART! Stunning and unique property in Lower Chittering• Unique - the 2 x 3 homestead would cost

over $1million dollars to build today.

• Premium - this home has been built to high standards from the roof to the amazing Livitalia Italian Kitchen.

• Lush - 47 acres , tree lined winter creek and your very own ‘lake” and island. No water problems on this property!

• Entertain in style - A huge verandah/pool & bar entertaining area to soak up

the chittering valley views. Built in bar & BBQ overlooking the sparkling below ground pool.

• Seven-stable complex, an old machinery shed & more.

• Bonus 3 bed cottage which would make a perfect cottage for elderly parents, young families, on site manager or rent at $300pw and enjoy returns from this magnificient property.

For Sale by Expressions of Interest. Contact Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783 26 Coghlan Rd, Subiaco (08) 9380 6191

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Feature property

This immaculately presented property in Bindoon has all the elements you need for the rural lifestyle you deserve.

Located only 2 km out of Bindoon, the hill-top position offers spectacular views in every direction.

The near-new steel-framed home has 3 queen-size bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, well-appointed kitchen and reverse-cycle air conditioning. The warm, neutral colour scheme gives this home a great feel from the moment you walk in. Wrap-around verandahs with timber decking make the most of the spectacular 360 degree views.

The fertile, pastured red loam country is ideal for a variety of livestock or hay cropping. 25 acres is enough to be a hobby farm without making it a full-time commitment.

Water is a key feature with two spring-fed wells providing quality water to the house and paddocks. A windmill feeds to a large concrete tank, plus there is a poly rainwater tank at the house. The fully enclosed shed includes a toilet, shower and independent hot water system.

If you desire a great rural lifestyle at an affordable price, this property is sure to impress.

View by appointment only.

Limestone Park recognises subdivision is not something that most property owners are willing to undertake themselves, especially when there are no guarantees of success, after committing to pay for consultants, surveyors, planners etc.

Limestone Park can provide this new service all without charge unless and until the subdivision approval is obtained.

Taking the head ache out of property subdivision

For more information call Mike Agnew, Limestone Park, 0418 908 538.

Two leading country real estate businesses based in Gingin and Bindoon have merged to form Country Values Real estate. Cabassi Realty has been operating in the Gingin, Chittering and Dandaragan shires for 17 years, while Liz Connell Realty has been the leading agency in the Bindoon area for the past 4 years.

Principal of Country Values, Craig Hyne said “Both of these businesses have a dominant local profile in our respective communities, with around 140 properties currently listed for sale. By bringing the two together, our expanded network and combined resources will allow us to provide a better service to our buyers, sellers, owners and tenants.”

“The rebranding to Country Values reflects our common passion for supporting our local community, working as a team and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients.”

The company has recently made a significant investment in technology including a new website, an industry-leading Client Relationship Management System and cloud-based data management.

“We have also refined our marketing strategy by appointing a professional branding agency and online marketing consultant and expanding our profile in key internet and print media. All of this means greater profile for our clients’ properties.”

Country Values provides property sales, property management, project management and holiday rental services, and can be contacted on 9575 2566 or cvcp.com.au.

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893 Bindoon-Moora roadGorgeous River Block• 47 Acres with the Brockman River flowing

through it• 15 minutes north of Bindoon, 20 to Gingin• Fenced river flats, perfect for grazing• Lovely quiet and scenic location

Serviced residential lots with beautiful outlook.• 1000m2 from $120,000• 2000m2 from $165,000• 2770m2 from $189,000

20 BrockMan StreetFastidiously maintained 3x1 fibro home built by current owners in 1965. Split a/c, timber deck, bore reticulated gardens. 1,011m2 block with lovely outlook over the golf course and walking distance to the ocean & estuary. Wonderful family holiday home.

excellent Horticultural land38 acres excellent horticultural land. 25 acres of vineyard under irrigation, 80,000kl water license, bore, pump and fertilisation shed. Good soil in an elevated, frost free location.

71 creSt Hill road25 acre rural lifestyle property featuring a near-new 3x2 home with spectacular views in every direction. Ideal for horses, livestock or hay. Two spring-fed wells, windmill and large shed.

330 ForreSt HillS Parade• Large cedar & iron family home on 5.9 acres• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus study• Large new kitchen, new flooring, ducted aircon,

solar HWS• Large powered shed, aviaries, smaller sheds

and scheme water.

Vacant lotSFully serviced lots, variety of sizes and locations.• 1,000m2 from $120,000• 2,000m2 from $140,000• 4,000m2 from $145,000 to $190,000• 1 ha brook frontage from $250,000

60 Hart driVeBeautiful split-level 3x2 home in Lake Chittering Heights with magnificent valley views. Features incl. oak flooring, solar power, ducted vac, French doors, bullnose verandahs, gourmet country kitchen. 5 acres pastured land with creek at rear.

151 kay road• Beautiful stone and timber cottage • 74 acres with pastured valley & timbered ridge.• Large spring-fed dam and bore• Ideal farm-stay, weekender or retirement.

29 McHaVloe driVe• Magnificent brand new home• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus study• Home theatre, activity room and alfresco• Double garage with storeroom and huge shed• Large country pantry and wine cellar

64 roBinSon Street• Fantastic location and investment opportunity• Near-new Queenslander style homestead • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus studio• 2.38ac with Brook Frontage • 5KW solar power, 10mx15m shed

81 SettleMent roadBeautifully renovated colonial style homestead on 30 acres. 5 bedrm, 3 bathrm + study. Bitumen drive, 15x9 pwd workshop, 25x12 mach shed, dbl gge. River frontage, rainwater tanks, retic gardens plus commercial water licence.

312 taMariSk driVePerfect starter home, investment or retirement. Two-storey 3x2 cedar home on 5 acres with mix of coastal shrubs and pasture, overlooking farmland at rear. Fruit trees, bore, separate double garage. Currently rented to excellent long term tenants.

84 teatree roadFor the horse enthusiast. • Very large 2 x 1 home on 11.3 acres. • New kitchen, both bedrooms are double• 6 Paddocks, 6 WIWO stable block, tack & feed

sheds, arena, round yard, workshop & water

23 turner driVe• Spectacular ocean views• Massive 1,100m2 block• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens• Coolroom, sauna, huge living room

BINDOON $360,000

WANERIE (GINGIN WEST)$450,000

GuIlDERTON $495,000 BINDOON vISTA From $120,000

BINDOON $790,000 BINDOON $545,000 GINGIN from $120,000

GINGIN $545,000BINDOON $695,000 GINGIN from $750,000chITTERING $685,000

BINDOON $1,200,000 GABBADAh $385,000 BINDOON $675,000 GuIlDERTON $775,000

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ZONED TOWNSITE • Strategic corner position • Large lot 4743m2 with Sub-division potenial • High traffic location • Existing commercial single storey shop/retail store. For Sale by Expression of Interest

LOWER CHITTERING, Meyer CloseBeautifully presented 2 ha lots just off Morley Rd. Starting at $260k

CHITTERING/MUCHEA 4553 Great Northern Highway• Prime sub-divisible 158 ha (391 acres) • Commercial water license of 504 650 KL. • 4 x 2 bedroom house • Extensive farm equipment & machinery, large 870 sqm Commercial shedFor Sale : All offers considered

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GINGIN, Cullulla 825 AcresMagnificent rammed earth home. 200+ acres cleared light country. The home is grand by any measure; 1200sqm under roof • Extensive outdoor entertaining areas • Com-mercial size 120 ft size shed and tool shed • Abundant water; solar bore, tanks, satellite and more.For sale by expressions of interest.

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GINGIN, 15 Edwards StreetModern Country Style (2.29 acres)A beautiful 4x 2 home on a huge block. Plenty of extras such as an attractive wrought iron conventional wood fire, security fly screens on all

doors and evaporative air conditioning throughout the living and bedroom areas. Large open plan kitchen dining area. Zoned r10 - sub division poten-tial or just split into 2 lots. For sale by expressions of interest.

417 Ellendale Rd. 5 acres $295,000 gentle hillside block

BINDOON Cammeray Close Lot 23 $559,000 (15 acres)Enjoy the countryside and valley views from this small rural property. Two prime home sites. PLUS Connected to scheme water and power.

BINDOON. Lot 103, Gray RdPicturesque country, gently undulating, 189 Ha (467 acres)Development Plan approved for a 32 lot sub-division ranging from 2ha to 20ha. For Sale by Expression of Interest

BINDOON, Cammeray Farm60 acres (25 ha) of rich Bindoon soilA large handsome home perched high in the hills with spectacular views. 5 stylishly presented bed-rooms, 3 bathrooms, an enormous living space, separate games and play areas and an elegant study. Stables , cattle yards, solar pow-ered bore complete this excellent property. For sale by expressions of interest.

BINDOON/MOOLIABEENEE1 Barn Rd (97 acres). Rich soils and abundance of water ( 111,000 kl water licence). 9 pad-docks, 40 acres of 1st quality hay. Extensive infrastructure with cattle yards, feed bins and more. 60x40ft shed. New 4 x 2 well appointed weatherboard home. For sale by expressions of interest.

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More remote access optionsA couple of months ago I wrote about using the Microsoft RD client to remotely access your computer. While this is free and readily available, it can be difficult to setup if you want to access a PC across the internet. There are other alternatives that can be used that are easier to setup for this purpose. One that I have used is called Logmein and the related meeting app, join.me. I would usually recommend their free product, but they have decided to phase this out and are forcing everyone to use their subscription product, Logmein pro. While the pro product does have some useful features it is not necessary for the average home user.

This is where Team Viewer comes in. It is a free product, for personal use, and there is also a free mobile app for use with tablets and smartphones. With over 200 million users, this product is well tested and used. Installation is straight forward; download the app from the website and run through the wizard. Once it is installed you will have a partner number and pass code. This unique combination is used to access your PC. I would recommend signing up for a free team viewer login as this can keep track of your remote PCs and link this to your mobile apps, instead of having to remember your partner ID.

Team Viewer is not only limited to remote access. It can be used for online meetings, sharing audio and video as well as file sharing. Not bad for a free product.

Tech TalkBy Daryl du Plessis - daryl@chitteringit.com

VISITING the Swan Valley in January, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss reaffirmed Australian Government funding of $615 million to the Swan Valley Bypass project.

“The 37 kilometre Swan Valley Bypass project reflects the Australian Government’s national priorities of boosting productivity and creating strong connections that have both economic and social benefits,” Mr Truss said.

“This bypass will improve Western Australian freight efficiency by introducing an alternative north/south freight route, relieving pressure on the

Great Northern Highway through the iconic Swan Valley.”

Western Australia Minister for Transport Troy Buswell said building the bypass would involve constructing a new highway from the intersection of the Reid and Tonkin Highways to Muchea.

“The bypass will include new interchanges to the existing road network as well as upgrades to connecting roads, which will mean a better flow of traffic regardless of whether you are on or off the new bypass,” Mr Buswell said.

Federal Member for Pearce Christian Porter said traffic volumes continued to

grow through the Swan Valley.

“Our election commitment, which we are delivering on, is a win for the businesses, tourists and residents of Western Australian,” Mr Porter said.

Mr Truss said the works would complement planned upgrades to the Tonkin Highway, the Great Northern Highway and the North West Coastal Highway.

“Together these highway upgrades represent more than $1 billion worth of investment by the Australian Government and huge improvements to efficiency, road safety and capacity in the region,” he said.

The Swan Valley Bypass is one of the priority road projects for Western Australia and was a key election commitment of the Australian Government.

Image Resources NL (“Image”) is moving towards the development of a mineral sands operation on its mining leases at Boonanarring. The project is located to the east of the Brand Highway, running from roughly 15km to 25km north of Gingin. The operation will involve conventional open cut dry mining of mineral sands and processing of the ore through a wet concentration plant to produce a heavy mineral concentrate (“HMC”). This would be similar to the Iluka Gingin operation, which is currently being rehabilitated.

Image is also looking at adding a small re-locatable Dry Mill to the project scope. This would enable the company to further treat the HMC to produce final quality products on site at Boonanarring.

Image is in discussions with potential customers for these products, which will

be used in a number of applications, including production of pigments for paints and plastics. The zircon product will be mainly used in the manufacture of ceramic tiles.

Technical and economic studies completed in the second half of 2013 confirmed the feasibility and strong economics of the project, due primarily to the high grades and in particular, the high zircon content of the ore.

Other activities in progress include those related to the various environmental and other approvals and raising the finance for the project. Subject to obtaining all the necessary approvals and securing project finance, construction work at the project is planned to commence in the second half of 2014, with a mine life of between 5 and 8 years.

During the operations stage, the project will create in the order of 160 jobs, will generate both work for local businesses and contribute royalties to WA. Similar to the other mineral sands operations in the region, Image intends to recruit many of its employees from the local area wherever possible. The availability of many local residents with recent experience in mineral sands mining and processing is a definite advantage for the project. So is the fact that all the major infrastructure, in terms of haulage roads, power lines and gas pipelines, is already in place.

Managing Director of Image, Peter Davies, was General Manager at Tiwest’s Chandala operations between 1995 and 2000 and has lived in the local area since 2006. Peter is looking forward to the chance to build and run another

successful mineral sands operation which is not only profitable for the company, but which also provides a challenging and enjoyable working environment. Peter is keen to ensure that Image keeps the community informed and involved in the development of the project.

As part of this commitment, Image held a third community information session on Wednesday 22nd January at their local office at 3 Constable Street, Gingin (next to the Bendigo Bank). Peter and his staff would like to encourage anyone who missed the open day or is interested to drop in anytime during office hours (look for the ‘Image Office Open’ sign) to have a look at display materials and discuss the project.

Information available includes the results of environmental studies completed to date and the current plans for the operation itself, together with the expected benefits to the local community.

Funding received for the Bindoon Men’s ShedOn the 19th July 2012 a public meeting was held in the Bindoon Hall to seek interest in starting a Men’s Shed programme in Bindoon.

With a most positive response from the 26 blokes who attended, it was decided to make further investigations into procedures and funding to provide a

building for the Bindoon Men’s Shed.

A steering committee of 8 was formed and from small beginnings, the larger goals for the Bindoon Men’s Shed began to emerge.

By the time the first AGM was held in 2013, the membership for the Men’s Shed increased to 38.

Fund raising actives were high on the list of priorities and with dedicated volunteers from the membership coming together many fund raising activities, large and small were carried out with

successful results.

An application for funding was presented to Lotteries West and in mid December 2013 a letter of approval was received for funds of $104,362. 00

The Bindoon Men’s Shed Committee and general membership, acknowledge with much appreciation the assistance, support and encouragement of Lotteries West for a successful outcome to our application.

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Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am (6549 Great Northern Hwy)

Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am (9am Rosary)

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RAINFALL DATA Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon

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May 12 8 74.1 21.2 76.4 28 21 177.7 93.8

June 7 17 12.4 81.9 93.1 35 38 190.1 175.7

July 11 8 93.2 25.6 113.0 46 46 283.3 201.3

August 15 14 139.7 63.4 88.3 61 60 423.0 264.7

September 19 14 136.9 70.7 62.8 80 74 559.9 335.4

October 8 5 16.7 4.6 31.1 88 79 576.6 340.0

November 2 9 3.2 59.5 19.6 90 88 579.8 399.5

December 1 7 2.5 14.4 11.5 91 95 582.3 413.9

January 1 5 0.4 24.7 14.8 1 5 0.4 24.7

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PoNDerINGs By Alex Douglas

I was recently involved in a conversation in which a participant stressed, mightily, the importance of “getting an education”. That sounded reasonable enough, but then I realised that the speaker was a professional “educator”, and therefore had a fairly specific view of what constituted “an education”. Apparently, what the phrase “getting an education” really means is “getting a degree”! The purpose of this process is to obtain a suitable document to impress potential employers. In my opinion this is an acceptable short term goal for the young. Sadly, in the halls of academia, someone who serves an apprenticeship, as long, or longer than many university courses to qualify as a tradesman, is considered uneducated!

I thought that perhaps the Oxford Dictionary might throw some light on what an education actually consists of. It suggested the word covered much wider fields of knowledge than mere academic pursuits. While “systematic instruction; or a course of the latter (classical, commercial, art etc.)” was mentioned, so were “bringing up (of the young); development of character or mental powers;” and even “training (of animals)” – and presumably soldiers and athletes. So getting an education may require a bit more than obtaining a degree.

I am reminded of many famous and successful men who have been quoted saying that their education had little or nothing to do with what

they were taught in school; or that their education started when they left the classroom. Of course, how far any of them might have got without the basic “Three R’s” is a matter of conjecture, although I doubt whether Gengis Khan or Shaka Zulu spent much time at their books, and they were pretty high achievers in their chosen fields. I suspect that they simply learned to use whatever they had at hand to best effect and to persist in their endeavours. Pretty basic learning, but powerful in the right hands (or should that be right minds?). But wait! Do we have a glimmer of light here?

We’ve all encountered taxi drivers or bartenders with degrees, some of whom are quite sad about their lot, while others go about their business cheerfully and give every appearance of flourishing. Surely there are clues here about what education really means. The diplomas don’t seem to be relevant to the differences between these people. It’s their attitude that matters. We can learn lessons from just about anything that happens to us or around us if we have the right attitude. It’s the only kind of education that really matters. The old expression “the university of life” has some validity. It is our alma mater for our whole life; and it’s easy to pick the best students. The people who regard life as an education in itself. They learn to do the best they can – always! They are the optimists - the truly educated!

Thanks for your time.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Tony Webb, former editor Chittering Times

The lost art of conversationColossians 4 v 6Let your conversations always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so you may know how to answer one another.

A Queensland media professor lamented that he feared his students in journalism had lost the art of striking up a conversation. There was a reliance on communication by ipod, iphone, email, twitter etc, which in their eyes was the way to make conversation. He argued that this was purely an exchange of messages that did not replace the tried and proved method of picking up the phone to arrange an interview, then moving on to a one to one chat. The problem is how can you follow the guidance of the Bible quotation within a text message?

The Lord created us for fellowship and communication. This is disappearing at a fast rate of knots from our culture. On the bus, train or aircraft most people are wired up, a simple Good day, how’s the weather, mate, etc is no longer an option that will get a response. Only by heart to heart chats do we learn about each other with a deep understanding. A few examples. I know a young lady who has a degree in journalism but she dislikes talking to the general public! Recently we had a young relative stay with us. From dawn to dusk she was texting her friends. In a two week period we had less than a few minutes real yakking time. even going out for lunch or dinner you will find couples texting, with nary a spoken word. between them. As you may have guessed I love a yarn!

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The English language has about 1,022.000 words. I say ‘about’ because we gain as many as 8,000 words a year, so it’s hard to be sure of the exact number at any given time. There are about 250,000 in French; about 100,000 in Spanish; and there were some 200,000 in Latin. Between 1900 and 1950, English vocabulary expanded by 10%; since 1950 it has grown by 70%, including a great deal of jargon and slang. And they said the Greeks had a word for everything! Actually, if anyone has a word for everything it’s surely the Germans. They use what linguists call compound nouns. Take the word: Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitatenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft. ( Just try running that through ‘spellcheck’!) Rendered into English it becomes ´The Association for Subordinate Officials of the Head Office Management of the Danube Steamboat Electrical Services’ The English phrase consists of sixteen separate words which can be used anywhere you choose, as often as you choose. I think you’ll agree that the German word lacks this versatility! So Germans can boast as many as nine million words (and super words) in their tongue; but I can’t help feeling it lacks the flexibility that we English-speakers can employ - and enjoy!

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RETIREES NEWSThe Bindoon Retirees would like to wish all our Members and Friends a Very Happy New Year 2014, we look forward to many happy times together!

We start back on Monday 3rd February at the Chinkabee with our usual monthly meeting at 1.30pm and hope to see you there. We will have our calendar of events for the year ready to go.

The first Monday of the month will be our usual meeting and every other Monday afternoon at 1.30pm we will meet in the Chinkabee for our indoor bowls.

Our winners of the bowls from last year was Lola Duck who was our Singles Champion for 2013, well done Lola.

Our pairs champions were Sheila Haeusler and Nita Johnson, well done.

Our Triples champions were, Corrie Hindle, Nita Hart and Jeanie Kerr, well done.

Our Fours champions were Gwen Mercer, Sheila Haeusler, Geraldine McFarlane and Jeanie Oliver, well done.

We have lots of things arranged for the year and look forward to more people joining with us.

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Getting back into work after your holidayWheatbelt Men’s Health. PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401, Phone: 08 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au

Quiet often after a holiday or a break it is difficult to get back into work and work habits. This affects us both physically and mentally, it is pretty normal!

Physically - we may be a bit out of condition due to the extra eating, drinking and relaxing rather than exercising. This may restrict our capacity to do some of our physical jobs so make sure you ease yourself into physical tasks if that is what your job entails. Plan out a daily routine which allows enough time for work, rest, exercise and play.

Mentally – we are creatures of habit so we must make sure we are alert to the fact that we are back in the workplace and become vigilant of the risks of the job. This will take a little time, don’t rush it and prepare yourself.

There is some thought provoking outcomes from recent research into truck crashes by the Truck Crash Research Centre based in South Australia. One of the research outcomes is that the majority of truck accidents (more than 90%) happened on the outward bound journey

of the truck trip!

We need to ask ourselves why is this?

There are many reasons for this, but primarily it is a combination of being physically tired coming off the holiday break and/or mentally our headspace is not focused on the job at hand. That is we are preoccupied with either the great holiday we have just had, the rostered break, relationship issues, family issues that may have been going on in our life. Prioritising these issues and dealing with them is an important part of our life. It does take a little time to adjust back to the workplace routine.

Occupational Health & Safety provides the legislative framework that gives the employees and employers safety guidelines to adhere to.

It is part of our culture and attitude however (especially prevalent in males) to risk taking, winning and getting the job done. These are the factors that we have to address, be aware of, and talk about so that as blokes we understand why we sometimes cut corners and how that may affect safety in the workplace.

Our health and safety is ultimately our individual responsibility. Prepare yourself by being well rested and be alert when you’re getting back into it.

enjoy your work in 2014 and get the work life balance right.

Cheers

Owen Catto and the Team at RMHI

The Shire are still seeking more information and stories on the following...Can you help?

• Chinkabee: Where does this name originate from? When was the Sports Complex built? Any stories?

• St John Ambulance: More history – approx. 100 words.

• Bindoon General Store: What year/s was the post office run here?

• Bindoon RSL and ADRA: More RSL and Op Shop info.

• Communication in Bindoon: any more post or telephone exchange stories?

Where was the Social Hub before the Hall?enderslea Farm is located on the corner of Blue Plain and Chittering Roads. It was considered the area’s social centre before a Hall was built in 1903, originally the Chittering Agricultural Hall was located at the Brockman Centre before being relocated to the Bindoon townsite in 1938/39.

Dances and lantern shows were held in enderslea’s large stone barn which was built by ticket of leave men. Funds raised at these events helped with the building of the Holy Trinity Church which is located on Great Northern Highway, just south of the Bindoon townsite. In April 1885 Archdeacon James Brown of the Swan Parish Church gave his whole-hearted support to the Chittering community for a church to be built. The standing committee of Synod purchased Swan Location Lot 954 and work by local volunteers using rough-hewn local stone and timber commenced in 1885. The Church was consecrated in October 1887.

In the late 1920’s enderslea Farm was bought by (or for) Elizabeth ‘Elsie’ Rankin-Finlayson’s upon her marriage to south-west orchardist Wilfred Ogden. As it was usual for female teachers not to be able to teach once married she had to retire from her position of headmistress at the Presbyterian Ladies College (she was there from February 1922 to late 1927). elsie passed away at enderslea in the early 1950’s aged 56.

The barn was restored in 2013 (the original shingle roof was burnt in the late 19th century) to celebrate enderslea’s 160th Anniversary and is occasionally used for performances and open days.

Sincere thanks go to all contributors; Alison Reliti, Boyd Martin, Carolyn Gomersall, Danica Kay, Dawn Kay, Diane

Pope, ernie Parkinson, Gwenda Rogers, Helen Manning, Keith Read, Lee Martin, Maria Glover, Marilyn Morrice, Olga utting, Pat Parkinson, Sue Metcalf, Sue Sim, Tom Haydon, Vivienne du Plessis, Wayne Utting and Shire staff.

Information was also gained from; “Chittering: Exploration to Shire” – Bruce Buchanan, “Peppertrees and Pioneers Moora District Schools 1893-1993”, “The Life & Times of” – Tommy Haydon, “The Way It Was” – Bindoon Primary School, “Our History Album” – Bindoon Agricultural Society, the Shire of Chittering Municipal Inventory of Heritage Places (2008) and “The Countryman” along with the Northern Valleys News and its predecessor the Chittering Times.

This “sharing community heritage stories project” was proudly facilitated by the Shire of Chittering with “your Community Heritage” funding from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.

Bindoon Townsite Heritage Walk projectThe Shire of Chittering are creating a community history stories walk trail through the Bindoon townsite which has been proudly supported by the Australian Government funded your Community Heritage Program.

The 2km walk through the townsite

will have trailhead and road-crossing signage, along with interpretive placards telling the history of 12 sites around the town.

The history of Enderslea farm, as below, will form part of the trail story.

The establishment of the Aboriginal mission at New Norcia had a profound effect on the lives of the local Aboriginal people, the yued people of the Noongar nation. This coincided with much upheaval for the Noongar people who bore the brunt of the early British colony in WA.

We consider that Bishop Salvado was a friend of the yued people. Bishop Salvado gained the trust of the yued people who helped him and his fellow missionaries survive in the bush and to establish the mission at New Norcia.

Bishop Salvado had a deep interest and respect for Aboriginal people in which he recorded the local Noongar language, culture and customs. Those records have provided important historical information about Noongar people, including being used to support the Noongar native title claim.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we look forward to participating in events commemorating Bishop Salvado’s life and his legacy. New Norcia Aboriginal Corporation

The Benedictine monks of New Norcia are planning to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of their founder, Dom Rosendo Salvado, throughout 2014.

Salvado was a major figure in Western Australia in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was a leader in missionary work among the Aboriginal peoples, founding New Norcia in 1847 and building it into what his contemporaries believed was one of the most progressive and successful missions in Australia.

Over his 54 years at New Norcia this Spanish immigrant monk became an

abbot, bishop, educator, large landholder and public figure as well as a missionary and advocate for Aboriginal peoples.

On Saturday 1st of March, the Bicentenary year and the special exhibition, which has been generously sponsored by Lotterywest, Artfinc and Lighting Options Australia, will be officially launched.

The monks at New Norcia have drawn heavily on the most recent research from their archives in order to offer new perspectives and fully share the Salvado story. It is hoped that the bicentenary activities will also provide for the conservation of significant artefacts relating to Salvado, for the provision of new methodologies for the reinterpretation of the existing Salvado era display at the New Norcia Museum and for an improved understanding of, and access to, the Salvado era photographic collection in the New Norcia Archives.

The first public event of the year - Ecumenical Vespers - is to be held at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth on Tuesday 4th March at 6.30pm. In addition to the monastic practice of chanting Thanksgiving Psalms, the Ecumenical Vespers will also feature storytelling from Salvado’s Memoirs and the music of eminent Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe. All Welcome!

For more information on the Bicentenary events, please email Lucy Nicholson, BCNN Communications Officer at communications@newnorcia.wa.edu.au or call (08) 96 548018.

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All building repairs and jobs, sheds, renovations, extensions, all building

need qualified tradesman.

Call Pete 0406 928 885

computing electrician

Rurelec• Electrical Consulting• Electrical Testing• General Electrical Work• Domestic and Commercial

Ph 0427083929E-mail. karon5@bigpond.con

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Mr Skip Bins2 & 4 m bins available

also specialising inScrap Metal cleanupcars trucks tractor

Phone for obligationFree Quote 0418 685771

Skip Bins

Pest control

Coo-eeCouriers & TransporT

Bullsbrook, Chittering, Muchea, Gingin & Bindoon.

Daily parcel pickup & delivery service to and from anywhere, to the Metro area.

Taxi Truck service also available.Mobile 0400 210 274Bus Ph 9571 2551

transport

migwich transport services

• TilT Tray & Small FreighT SpecialiSTS

• OlD carS remOVeDJohn & gail milnermobile 0427 875 447Tel 9655 0020

BullsBrook Water Carriers

Drinking Water onlyprofessional, prompt, reliable

approved Carrier for Water Corp

Health Dept CompliantKevin Bailey

9571 2726 (all Hours)

Water services

BullsBrooK WaTer serviCesWater Tank Supply & Installation

Tank roofs & LinersTank RefurbishmentsStorm water piping

Irrigated Fire Prevention systems

phone: 95714600 or 0417958804

stonemason

“For that creative touch”

John Glover all stonework, all types of stone,

any stone feature. ph: 9575 2458 or 0427 801 513

local traders

tV Antennas

phone: 9576 0033open: mon to Fri ~ 8.30 to 6pm

saturdays ~ 9am to 4pm & sundays ~ 10am to 2pmon the corner of great northern hwy & spice road

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asking $200 includes GSt. obligation-free inspection welcome.

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• Termites• Pre-Purchase Reports

• Timber Pest Inspections• Pre Treatments• Rodent Control

• All Household Pests• Total Weed Management

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Mogumber outback club.

aGM Thursday 20th feb - Mogumber

tavern 7pm.

the Bindoon & District Historical association has determined to set

aside an area within the museum to dedicated to those who served their

country in times of war.Anybody in the district that has

knowledge of people that served in the services from the Boar war,1st

and 2nd world wars, and were involved in Iraqi and Afganistan are most welcome to come forward and give our museum any information.

We already have many names of those that served, and need to

include any we may have missed on the Roll of Honour.

Any material including medals and memorabilla that readers wish to

display are most welcome and will be treated with the utmost respect.

Contacts Olive Campbell 9576 0753 Dave Barker 9576 1334..

Bindoon and District agricultural Society (inc)

aGM will be held on Monday 17th

February 2014 at The Bindoon Agricultural Office, opposite the

Bindoon Oval Gt Northern Highway Bindoon

at 7.30pm.

Enquires 9576 1334.

chittering Bindoon cWa - aGM

The Chittering Bindoon Country Women’s Association of WA would like to extend good wishes to our community for the New Year and hope that 2014 is a good one for

you all.

Our branch will be holding our first meeting for the year at the CWA rooms, in the Bindoon Town Hall, starting at 10am on Wednesday

19th February 2014. We welcome new members and mothers’ with children to our meetings and you are most welcome to come a little earlier to meet the members and

join us for a cuppa before the meeting starts.

Following the ordinary meeting we will be holding our AGM which will

commence at approximately 11.30 am.

Our Branch is looking forward to a new year of fun, friendship and

contributing to our community. For more information, please phone the President, Carolyn Cover on 9571

0263 or the Secretary, Eleanor Junk on 9571 8814.

Wanting a career working with children?

Study Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services

part time with FREE COURSE FEES for enrolments during February. Classes held locally in Gingin

with childcare facilities – limited places still available. You could

also be eligible for JET government subsidies to cover childcare fees.

Call for further information 08 6267 9062 or visit our website

www.trainingforme.com.au and follow your passion!

Looking for casual Staff for kerbing/

concrete workWould also be very interested in taking on a school leaver/trainee who is perhaps looking for a year

off study. Licence preferred - C class Contact us: 0409 999 538

Jasmine Deanna Moohen

8/8/99 - 13/2/13It has been one year now since you left us and not a

day goes by that you are not in out thoughts.

I loved you dearly from a beautiful baby to an

intelligent, happy, always smiling teenager.

I treasure all the photos and memories, but nothing will

mend my broken heart.

I know you are sleeping in your beloved Dads arms.

Jasy love and miss you eternally.

Your Nanna Moore

memorial

Shop assistant required (Part-time)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our service team at Yerecoin Traders

General Store & Café.

We are seeking someone with a positive attitude, a cheerful manner and a genuine interest in providing

quality customer service.

Experience in food service and counter sales will be highly

regarded. Basic computer skills are essential, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

The position is initially part-time, and hours are negotiable.

Occasional weekend work may also be required.

If you would like to become part of a longstanding local business, please send your details to Amanda Walker at: amanda@yerecointraders.com.au or alternatively post to PO Box 143, Yerecoin, WA 6571 (no later

than Feb 16th).

Piano teacherAMEB exams if required

Singing tutoring available0458 477 306

Mrs Harris

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Should your class be here? Email to Jackie@nvnews.com.au or Phone: 0419 045 783

fun fitnessbindoon over 50’s exercise GroupMeets every Friday at 9am at the Bindoon Hall. Laz Rabin 0412 911 193

bindoon exercise class with lazFridays 10.30- 11:30 at the Bindoon Hal l Laz Rabin 0412 911 193

bindoon tai chi Thursdays 8:30am at Clune Park, Bindoon Ph Barni Norton 0419 964 909

Bullsbrook ‘Be Active together’ Fitness classesClasses are held on Mondays and Thursdays, Pickett Park Hall, at 9am, and cost $6.50 per class. This also includes tea and coffee afterwards as the group is extremely social and friendly.

The fitness classes are one hour of exercise to music classes which incorporate about four levels of intensity and have appealed to ages from 40 to 87 years old! Feel free to come and join us anytime and be prepared to laugh a lot.

Fitness instructor Janet Alexander 0405039833

Bullsbrook Group exercise classMondays 6:30pm-7:30pm at Chequers Golf Club, Bullsbrook

Ph: Rachael 0428 720 005

Bullsbrook - Zumba Tuesday 7.30pm, Lower Chittering Hall

Contact: Roberto 0418 640 840

calingiri community Gym Open 24/7, contact 9628 7004

Gingin- Aquarobics Tuesdays 5.30pm Gingin Pool (weather permitting)

Gingin Cricket Gingin Cricket Club invites all players that are interesting in playing this season. For any enquiries please contact Jake Edwards on 0459674726 or John Dale on 0400702163

Gingin socIAl teNNIsTHURSDAY NIGHTS 6pm at Gingin Regional Hardcourts

Come along & have a hit in a friendly, relaxed & casual atmosphere

President: Brendon Fewster 9575 1551 or 0417 920 003 Secretary: Simone Gresele 9575 2234 or 0429 196 826 Captain: David Roe 0427 754 059

Gingin - Zumba Fun Zumba Fitness class Mondays 5.30pm Granville Hall Gingin $10 per class. 041 919 2511

lower chittering texWed 9-10am with Judy Dennis

ADRA Bindoon Op Shop Open each morning Sunday-Friday(Closed Sat) Market last Sunday each month Dawn & Bob Blizard

9576 0085 or 0429 209 264

Bindoon Arts and Crafts Jenny Brown 9576 0593

Bindoon Basketball Teena Leuba 0429942032

Bindoon Bowling Club Sandra Clarke 9576 1444

Bindoon and District Ag Society Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval.

bindoonshow@gmail.com

0457103 033

Bindoon Community Progress Association

7.30pm 3rd Tues of month in Ag Society Rm. Rin Rutherford (Pres) Lance Stagbouer (Secretary) 9576 2001

Bindoon Districts Historical Society

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month 2pm in The Museum- Don Gibson 9576 1090

Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. First and third Tuesday at the Museum 10.00am to 1.00pmRex Thorpe John Williams

0448 793 513 0439 937 829

Bindoon Sporting and Rec Assn Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee. Gail Smith 9655 9046

Bindoon P and C Assn Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, Gordon Houston 0407 114 544

Bindoon Play Group Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Martin 0429 180 245

Bindoon Range Pony Club Ros Maindock 95760285

Bindoon RSL George Ferguson 9576 1046

Bindoon Retirees Lois Jones (President) Joy Askew (Secretary)

9576 0451 9576 0262

Bindoon Rifle Club Colin Clarkson (Captain) Dave Mann (Secretary)

9576 0772 9296 0103

Bindoon Sing Australia Meets Mon nights in the Town Hall from 7-9pm Yvonne Press 9576 1409

BIndoon Tennis Club Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, Chinkabee courts. Ph Vivienne du Plessis 0420 352 958

Bindoon Theatre Group Alex Douglas 9576 1154

Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Meets 1st Wed every second month at 7pm in the Fire Station Catherine Choules 0407 088 245

Bullsbrook Neighbourhood Centre Shaley 9571 1008

Bullsbrook Football Club (Seniors) Rory Bennett 0432 872 931

Bullsbrook Senior Citizens John Thompson (President) 9571 3129

Chequers Golf Club Open 7 days a week. Visitors welcome. info@chequersgolf.org 9571 1277

Chittering Visitors Centre.... Meets the 2nd Tues of every month at 7.30pm at the Brockman Centre 9576 1100

Chittering Scout Group Meets Thursdays at the Lower Chittering Hall. Scouter in Charge is Sue Budd 0403 852 333

Lower Chittering Valley Progress and Sporting Assn Dave Barnes 9571 8686

Chittering Junior Football Club Ian Hall 0419 042 455

Chittering Junior Cricket ClubIan Claxon 0409 087 917

Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc Ann Graham (injured wildlife) Secretary - Karen Derrick

9576 1010 0417 518 958

Country Women’s Association Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the CWA rooms at 10.00am Carolyn Cover (President) 9571 0263

Chamber of Commerce Jackie Shervington Pres Angela Anspach Secretary

0419045783 0419 043 960

Gingin Arts and Crafts Group Irene Dewar email: irenedewar@me.com. 0427 752 348

Gingin/Chittering Lions 2nd Mon of month at 6.30pm, Bowling club, Gingin. 4th Mon of month at 6.30pm at St John Ambulance Rooms, Bindoon. Pat Elliot 9575 2316

Gingin Freemasons Lodge Bob Blizard 9576 0085

Gingin Bowling club Tom Cabassi 9575 2342

Gingin Tennis Club Nicole Hendry 9575 3043

Gingin Football Club Rodney Hannagan 9575 2339

Gingin Pensioners Social Club 9575 2245

Gingin P & C Assoc 9575 2249

Lower Chittering Cricket Dave Barnes (President)Sean McAlister (Sec/Treasurer)

9571 81940439 401 869

Lower Chittering Hall and Tennis Court (Bookings) 0416 253 603

Muchea Senior Cricket Club Shane Angel 0408 674 643

Muchea Netball Fran Bryant 9571 4168

Muchea Judo Club Inc Meets every Tues at Muchea Hall Ann 9576 1497

Muchea Vol Bushfire Brigade Peter Hall, Secretaryautoelec@iinet.net.au 0437 908 079

Pearce Community Toy Library Open Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am 9571 7491

South Midlands Polocrosse Club Jenny Hall 9571 4362

South Midlands Pony Club Kay Kavanagh 0407 509 509

Wannamal Community Centre Ruth Loudon 9655 7024

Wannamal Indoor Bowls Keith Cunningham 9655 7070

Do we have your club here? Are the contact details correctly listed?

if not please let us know so we can update this list asap! email editor@nvnews.com.au or call 0419 045 783

community groups

Recognising our local sporting championsFederal Member for Pearce Christian Porter has today awarded grants of $500 to eight young sporting champions in Pearce.

The athletes received the grants under the Local Sporting Champions program to help them pursue their sporting achievements.

“It has never been more important to encourage young kids into sport and help them pursue their talents,” Mr Porter said.

“unfortunately it is often a struggle for families meeting the expense of attending championships. These grants are a way for the Australian Government to contribute some assistance in meeting the financial cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment for participation at these important events.

“These children have shown great dedication to their sports and, having met with them today, I am certain they all have great futures ahead of them.”

The Sporting Champions are:

Aidan Johnstone, Matthew Cox, Victor Paul, Oliver Martin, Christian Porter, Logan Hellmrich, Nina Whyte, Owen McCallum

· Matthew Cox – Jane Brook – Men’s National Gymnastics Championship

· Nina Whyte – Two Rocks – u/15’s Girls Australian Lacrosse Championship

· Victor Paul – Stratton – 2013 School Sport Touch Championship

· Owen McCallum – Boya – u/15’s Boys Australian Lacrosse Championship

· Pearse McKee – ellenbrook – National Soccer Schoolboys Competition

· Oliver Martin – Nowergup – Australian Orienteering Championships

· Aidan Johnstone – Lower Chittering – Australian Junior Table Tennis Championships

· Logan Hellmrich – Stoneville – u/15’s Boys Australian Lacrosse Championships

The Facts:

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance to young people aged 12-18 when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships. Applications are assessed three times a year.

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eDucAtIoNNorthern Valleys News acknowledges tRoNoX as an active supporter of schools in the region. the financial donations to local schools; Bullsbrook, Bindoon and Gingin play a key role in the schools being able to fund new projects and initiatives.

in the Northern Valleys

CAtholiC AgriCulturAl

College, BinDoon

BinDoon primAry sChool

CHITTERING JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB REGISTRATION DAY 2014

AND FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE

SATURDAY SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2014 23rd FEBRUARY 2014 12.00pm -3.00pm 10.00am – 1.00pm AT MUCHEA HALL

NEW AND OLD PLAYERS WELCOME

BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED AUSKICK – YEAR 12

Fees paid on the day, get the chance to win a GREAT PRIZE

(For each age group)

EFTPOS available on the day Cheques made out to

CHITTERING JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB AUSKICK ONLY – Can also Register on-line www.aflauskick.com.au

MERCHANDISE CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE

BRONCO’S STORE

For more info please call ( Alan Nairn 0467 282 422 ( Ian Hall 0419 042 455

LITTLE BIG ARTIST- workshop for 2-6year olds. Parent enjoy some creative time and a lovely Devonshire tea. First Wednesday of every month. This workshop supplies you all the materials plus Stacey will step you through your childs creation process. See website for bookings and more information. www.perthartclasses.com SHARE if you know of anyone interested. Next workshop 5th Feb.

This is an exciting time for Catholic Agricultural College, Bindoon as they are moving to a new model of operation which allows them to focus on their core business of education while offering a wide range of vocational education options with a high level of practical learning for upper school students from year 10 to year 12. Once again in 2013 the College achieved a 100% graduation rate for year 12 students.

During 2013 the College went through a significant re-structure which saw the adoption of a business plan for the next five years and consolidation of the range of subjects available to all the students, including our specialist opportunities which allow students in senior years to engage with Agriculture, Equine and Trades.

A portion of the College Farm will be leased over the next 3 – 5 years. This will allow for the development of partnerships with other farmers which will provide our agriculture students with learning opportunities offsite in different environments.

The crucial work of the College is the education of students. The curriculum for Year 7 – 9 is a rich blend of core curriculum, agricultural science and elective subjects which provide the skills for upper school. Staff will work together with students to provide a thriving educational environment which allows them to achieve their potential and become future leaders.

Shire of Chittering Supports Social and Emotional Learning at Bindoon Primary SchoolThe Shire of Chittering provided a grant of about $4,500 to the Bindoon Primary School P&C so the whole school could buy the resources to implement a program called PATHS. PATHS stands for Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies and focuses on social and emotional learning of children. It also enhances mental health of children. The domains of PATHS are Self Control, emotional understanding, Building Self esteem, Relationships and Problem - Solving Skills.

All Bindoon Primary School staff participated in two days of professional learning about PATHS prior to students returning to school this year. The professional learning was most capably presented by School Psychologists Deb Cockrane and Alicia Wills; and by Deputy Principal Linda Toms.

Children are taught that all feelings are okay and that feelings can be comfortable or uncomfortable. However, they are taught that not all behaviours are okay, and are taught to evaluate behaviours.

Children learn techniques to calm down by stopping to think about a problem; identifying their feelings; trying out a solution and evaluating their solution. The focus is on self control. Children learn to become less impulsive and use language to regulate behaviour and communicate effectively. It is also intended that children learn to better recognize and managing emotions; develop caring and concern for others; make responsible decisions; establish and maintain positive relationships; and handle challenging situations effectively.

Parent workshops will be conducted during term 1 which means parents will be able to try the strategies at home.

Bindoon Primary School appreciates the valuable contribution from the Shire of Chittering.

shire of Chittering sCholArship AwArDs

Winner of the Shire of Chittering Education Scholarship award in the 6/7 category, Holly King.

Ethan Dobra, winner of the School citizenship award (Immaculate Heart College) with proud Grandmother, Maureen

Mikayla Ralls, winner of the Bindoon Primary School Citizenship award.

Leanne Summer and Deb Whitely

cHittEriNG JuNior FootBaLL cLuB rEGiStratioN DaY 2014 & FrEE SauSaGE SiZZLE

Saturday 22nd February 12.00am -3.00Pm & 10.00am – 1.00am, Sunday 23rd February 2014

At Muchea hall

NEW AND OLD PLAYERS WELCOME

BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

AUSKICK – YEAR 12Fees paid on the day, get

the chance to win a GREAT PRIZE

(For each age group)EFTPOS available on the

dayCheques made out to

CHITTERING JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

AUSKICK ONLY – Can also Register on-line

www.aflauskick.com.au

MERCHANDISE CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE

BRONCO’S STOREFor more info please callAlan Nairn 0467 282 422

Ian Hall 0419 042 455

G A L L E R Y & G I F T S H O P

NEW WORKSHOPS • Card making in Feb.• Easter Craft in March.• Introduction to spinning in March Register at the shop- 29 Binda Place, Bindoon

or Ph 045 666 7508

Bindoon Chitterbug

Congratulations to the the winners of the educational scholarships and School Citizenship awards presented by the Shire of CHittering at the Australia Day awards evening. More on page 10.

Winner of the Shire of Chittering Education Scholarship award in the year 10 category, Kirralee Price.

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Jessica Norton wouldn’t go to high school until a school that would let her take her horse could be found. She started at Bindoon Catholic Agricultural College in 1999, as a year 9 boarder.

In the next few years she discovered many things to influence her future, including the sport of rodeo. With guidance from Robbie Neuman of Muchea she began throwing a rope, practicing on a roping dummy and then began

to compete in the junior breakaway competition. She was the All Round Junior Cowgirl in 2002

Senior competition is tough, and to pursue her sport and have more rodeo opportunities Jessica headed east with her horse in 2007 and joined the ABCRA circuit on the east coast.

Since then, she has lived in Gunnedah NSW, running her own business. She

drives to whatever rodeos she can; in 2013 that was 45 Rodeos.

Jessica has been in the top 15 selection at the National ABCRA Finals a few times now, but this year was delighted to enter as the number 2 position with a small margin between her and the number 1 position. Her horse Jack won the title of Horse of the year in Breakaway Roping, and after four nights of rodeo competition at the finals in Tamworth, Jessica stayed

in the second position and received her well-deserved title of Runner up Ladies Breakaway Champion.

Her mother, Barni Norton was in the crowd at Tamworth, cheering her on. As were a few other West Aussies including local west coast rodeo competing finalists Wade McCarthy of Gingin, and Laurence Oversby of Bindoon.

Living the dream

Jessica Norton, runner-up Ladies Breakaway Champion, competing in Tamworth. Thanks to www.rodeophotos.com.au for the photo.