Collie River Valley Bulletin, May 5, 2022

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Battery charged future

Garnaut: Collie prospects ‘very promising’ Reporter: ELYSIA HARVERSON

AN ULTRA QUICK RIDE

STEPHEN Italiano was told the 660 kilometre Granite Grovel ultra bikepacking event, from Dunsborough to Albany, could not be completed inside two days. Last weekend he did it with six hours to spare, completing the journey at 1am Monday. He is pictured relaxing at Albany’s Dog Rock soon after getting off his bike.

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RENEWABLE energy is a step closer to replacing coal with the signing of a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) between emerging local industries International Graphite and ZEN Energy.

The renewable energy retailer, ZEN, will do a feasibility study into building a 600 to 800 megawatt hour battery which would provide renewable energy to new and existing industrial projects in Collie.

This would include International Graphite’s downstream processing facility.

The battery will be four times the size of the Tesla battery in South Australia and would download excess roof-top solar energy from around the state.

ZEN director and major shareholder Ross Garnaut is a leading climate change economist and said the prospects at Collie look “very promising”.

Prof. Garnaut said the feasibility study will look to make renewables available at globally competitive prices.

“This project is the first example ZEN hopes to do for a number of industries,” he said.

“Renewable power is intermittent, it's only available when the wind blows and the sun shines. You need storage.

“ZEN will look at how to store the surplus power so you can use it when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.

“This will make it reliable for new industries around which Collie can build its future.”

Prof. Garnaut said Collie has “wonderful infrastructure” that has “taken coal power out to the Great Southern and South West.

“Those same transmission lines can bring renewable power back to Collie for industry,” he said.

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Kind and caring boy

Dylan Vening will be remembered as a caring and thoughtful child.

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Small grants announced

Horsepower was one of seven organisations awarded grants in Synergy’s 2022 Small Grants Program.

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Mother’s Day this Sunday Gift ideas and messages sent by local kids to their mothers are in our special feature.

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THE Collie Public Library sold 200 books and numerous DVDs in its Big Book Sale last week.

Staff have decided to continue the book sale into this week.

Librarian Sara Cole said the items on sale were chiefly discarded library stock the library has had in its collection for a long time.

“There are still a lot of items for sale,” Ms Cole said. “There are a lot of fantastic books in there, and we would really like for them to find new permanent homes so they can continue to be used and enjoyed.”

“We have rotated them out of our collection over the past year or so to make way for the new stock that arrives every week.”

The stock also included donations the library either already had or were unable to include in its collection.

Money raised will be used by the library to purchase new resources or fund events and programs.

The library returned to normal operating hours last week.

“COVID has been an interesting time for libraries - they closed us right at the beginning of the pandemic and then there were constantly

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Mackenzie and Chloe Leahy were happy with the range of books on offer at the Collie Public Library’s Big Book Sale. changing restrictions to adapt to,” Ms Cole said.

“Reducing our hours allowed us to offer a full service as safely as possible by introducing increased cleaning protocols at the start and end of each day, but we definitely missed our patrons.”

The library is open 8.30am to 5pm

on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Wednesdays 8.30am to 12noon, and Saturdays 9am to 12noon.

“We are very happy to return to full hours and welcome everyone back to normal - while still following our sanitising and hygiene practices, of course,” Ms Cole said.

KFC gets site approval

THE Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) development application has been approved by the Shire of Collie.

The application ensures development complies with the local planning scheme, residential design codes and legislative requirements.

Shire chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said delays beyond the

proponents’ control had stalled progress. He anticipates H. and L. Family Restaurants, who own the Treendale KFC, will soon begin work on the construction of the building.

“The shire has been given every indication that it is going ahead,” Mr Devenish said.

The franchise is set to build on the

site that housed the former railway institute building in Throssell Street.

Several rumours have circulated around town that the project would no longer be going ahead but Mr Devenish was quick to refute this.

“We do not want to breed speculation. KFC will be coming to Collie and we will see progress very soon.”

COLLIE has been named as a finalist in the GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards.

Visitor centre manager Janine Page was thrilled with the town’s second consecutive nomination for the award.

“It goes to show we are on the right track with our tourism facilities, like the murals and trails, and our reputation as a tourism destination is growing,” said Ms Page A public vote is combined with votes

from an industry panel of judges to decide which destination gets the Top Tourism Town title. The winner will receive a $20,000 airtime package from GWN7 to promote their town and go into a National competition against winners from other states.

The other finalists in the State award are Esperance, Geraldton, KalgoorlieBoulder, Karratha, Kununurra and Mandurah.

The competition has been running

for more than 30 years and recognises cities and towns for their commitment to tourism and innovative experiences and facilities.

The award winner will be announced on June 22.

Members of the public can cast votes online at www.toptourismtown.com. au and go into a draw to win a $5000 holiday. Second prize is a $500 voucher to spend at any RAC park or resort.

Voting closes on May 24, 5pm.

Collie again a finalist in tourism awards

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Builders battling supply problems A YEAR-LONG supply shortage is impacting Collie builders.

Mr Jeff Riley, owner of JILA Riley Builders, said his company had to stop many jobs because of shortages.

Problems started happening when the housing stimulus package was introduced.

“They brought out too much at one time and should have spread it out,” he said.

Mr Riley, who is currently working on six houses, said each week there is a different problem.

“It makes it really hard because you have to chop and change jobs,” Mr Riley said.

“You will get halfway through a job and you won’t have what you need to complete it.”

There is a worldwide timber shortage which has left builders travelling around the South West looking for supplies.

Mr Riley said timber racks at suppliers such as Bunnings were

ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT: Dylan Vening loved spending time outdoors and on the family’s boat.

Kind and thoughtful boy remembered

A KIND, caring and thoughtful child who accepted everyone he met.

That is how Dylan Vening will be remembered by his family and friends who have been left shocked and grief-stricken by his sudden death.

The nine-year-old tragically died on Sunday in a freak accident, falling from his bike and suffering fatal injuries when riding in Medic Street.

Dylan will be remembered as a fun loving kid, who loved adventure and many activities, including camping, going out in the family boat and swimming.

He was close with his siblings, including brother Liam and sister Elizabeth, and was a much-loved student at Allanson Primary School.

Dad Rohan has fond memories of teaching Dylan how to kick a football and family board game nights.

“Dylan's curious nature meant he was always doing things differently to what others might do,” Rohan said.

“His brother Liam was his best mate and brother in arms.

LOVING FAMILY: Dylan (bottom right) with parents Tamara and Rohan and siblings Liam and Elizabeth last Christmas.

“Liam was also Dylan's tive members of the Collie hero and Dylan looked up to Church of Christ, which has him. rallied behind them in their “They always made each time of need.

Tamara said the family’s other laugh and shared a special bond.” strong Christian faith has Tamara said Dylan and helped them cope with the sister Elizabeth also had a tragedy. very special connection and “We know Dylan is in a friendship. better, beautiful place, in “They enjoyed art and na- heaven with Jesus and his ture together, among many great grandad,” Tamara TRIBUTE: Tributes been the other things,” she said. said. have “We will seelaid him at again sceneare of Dylan’s accident.

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“raided” as soon as the timber arrives.

Supplies are taking anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks to arrive in store.

“I was building a patio last week and they sent me all the iron and gutters but not the patio tube or posts to actually complete the project,” he said.

Another problem builders are facing is a lack of tradespeople.

Project builders have many jobs going at the same time, and make it far more appealing for tradespeople who live out of town to work in their hometown.

“We lost four people because why come up to work on an old house in Collie when you can work on a brand-new house just down the road?”said Mr Riley.

“I have no problems with them doing it, but instead of having 11 people working, I have seven.

“It makes building houses even more difficult.”

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HORSEPOWER was one of seven not-forprofit organisations awarded grants in Synergy’s 2022 Collie Small Grants Program.

The group will use the funding to buy a wheelchair horse carriage which enables people with a disability or in physical decline to experience the benefits of outdoor horse riding. HorsePower vice president Jo Williams said the new four-wheel carriage gives drivers a smoother, more balanced ride.

“They are very good quality and one of the best you can get,” Ms Williams said.

“It is a very exciting and privileged start to an expensive exercise so we are very happy to receive the funding.”

HorsePower runs carriage driving lessons on Wednesdays to Thursdays for anyone wanting to learn.

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Projects will receive up to $5000 for initiatives to maximise the local economy, environment and social facilities. Synergy general manager, generation, Dion Paunich, said each recipient makes an important contribution to the town.

“Through their work they provide health care and social assistance, community recreation and preserve Collie’s history,” Mr Paunich said.

Mr Paunich said the company’s commitment to the community was reflective of its proud history.

“Synergy is part of the Collie community and we are delighted to support these seven local groups who make it such a great place to live,” Mr Paunich said.

“The Collie Small Grants Program is a grassroots investment in the people and groups who are the fabric of everyday Collie life. ”The program is now in its fourth year and has distributed over $140,000 towards 31 community projects since its inception.

The other recipients were Collie BMX Club: to upgrade their PA system, enhancing track commentary and the family-friendly sporting atmosphere, and enabling a reduction of volunteers required

ALONG THE TRAIL: HorsePower president Rosalie Golding holds Gus the horse as client Reece Tate and secretary and carriage driver Wendy Akkerman prepare for a carriage ride. on race day. Collie Racing Drivers Association: to replace a 51-year-old water tank at Collie Speedway, improving environmental infrastructure to save costs and conserve water.

Collie Rail Heritage: to upgrade lighting at the rolling stock shed, enhancing the tourist attraction’s displays and improving workshop safety.

Collie Retired Mineworkers Association: to create the Memorial Wall Mural Project in Phoenix Park by renowned artist Jacob “Shakey” Butler, celebrating Collie’s history and adding to Collie’s existing mural trail.

Collie Suicide Prevention Network: to purchase equipment to attend community events, supporting the well-

being of the Collie community by raising awareness and providing support and information to people experiencing mental health issues or at risk of suicide.

Shire of Collie Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades: to install mobile communications units to fire appliances to supply back-up for volunteers when radio communications fail.

Rotary raise over $1400 for youth projects through cans donations COLLIE Rotary Club’s Cash4Cans has raised the club over $1400 in the past year.

This has been achieved by Collie community members donating their empty cans to the bin located at Collie Mowers and More or by citing C10397872 at any Cash4Cans depot.

Through their dona-

tions, the community has supported local youth programs.

Rotarian John Bylund said he was grateful for the donations so far.

“We empty the bin every four to six weeks which gives us about $90 every time,” Mr Bylund said. “Obviously the more people donate, the more money we get, so I

encourage everyone to keep bringing in their cans.”

All money raised goes directly to youth programs Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) and Handicamp.

RYPEN is a weekend camp for 14 to 15 year olds to boost their confidence and

leadership skills.

Similarly, RYLA is a week-long camp for 18 to 28 year olds.

Handicamp is a week long camp for intellectually and physically disabled young people.

The camp enables them to have adventures in a supportive environment, with their own round-theclock carer.

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Good response to Riverview units RIVERVIEW: An artist's impression of the redevelopment.

Siteworks set to start in July

THE Riverview Residence redevelopment project has attracted great interest and is ready to start.

Siteworks will get underway in July.

The board has been encouraged by the level of interest expressed by potential residents.

Board chairman Neil Martin said there

had been many expressions of interest and if all become purchases the first stage 16 units would be fully subscribed.

He said people who had registered their interest would be updated on progress every three months.

“They are under no obligation to buy,” Mr Martin said.

The project is in the early stages, with working drawings being created which will soon be sent to the Shire of Collie.

An application has been lodged to demolish an empty unit in Pendleton Street

which has been empty for over 10 years.

“It will then be an empty space until we are ready to build,” Mr Martin said.

“Stage one earthworks will take place while we wait for building plans to go through the council.”

The $18.5 million project comprises three stages.

Stage one will result in 16 premium units being built near the river.

Twenty new units will be built as part of stage two and will replace some of the existing rental units.

A further 18 units will then be built in stage three in the area where the old nursing home was located.

When completed the redevelopment will consist of 54 units in the village, an increase of 34 on the 20 units currently located on the site.

Recently, Venn Street residents took issue with a proposed entrance located on Burt Street. Mr Martin said the issue had not been finalised but council was lobbying to have the main access relocated to Pendleton Street.

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Battery charges up the future Continued from front page.

“The growth of new processing will be a foundation for new industries.”

The MOU sets out the terms for the supply of cheap, renewable energy for International Graphite’s commercial-scale downstream graphite processing plant, which is also expected to produce battery anode materials for electric vehicles.

International Graphite is also researching and developing potential to process graphite for producing anode material for lithium-ion batteries.

The company’s chief executive, Phil Hearse, said International Graphite had been talking with ZEN for some time and he was happy to sign the non-binding MOU “with the end outcome planned to be an off taker of energy from ZEN’s big battery”.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns welcomed the news.

“This is exactly the kind of major, job-creating industrial project we have been working hard to secure for Collie,” she said.

“In recent years, the government has invested heavily in promoting and enhancing Collie's standing as an industry hub - to create new local jobs and set the town up for a bright future.

“We will continue working closely with industry to help get major projects like this off the ground to ensure Collie's rich industrial history continues for generations to come.”

OBITUARY

A meditative life spent writing and teaching FORMER Collie teacher and journalist, Hugh Ryan, died in Perth last week, aged 82.

Hubert Stephen Ryan was born on January 1, 1940, the youngest of four children. His mother died when he was 18 months old and his father had polio, so the children were looked after by others.

This included living at the convent in Donnybrook, where Hubert (known as Hugh) joined his brother Dennis when he was four years old.

His talents as a teacher showed themselves there when he taught the other children their times tables.

When it came time for high school, Hugh went to New Norcia, graduating as dux at the age of 16.

From there, he attended the University of WA for a year, before moving to Teachers’ Training College.

Hugh taught at Amaroo Primary School from 1959 to 1961 and then joined the staff of the Collie Mail as a journalist for six years.

He was an acolyte at St Brigid’s Church and the Catholic faith remained an important part of his life.

While in Collie, he met and married Joy Mitchell, the daughter of union official Joe Mitchell and his wife, Esme.

Hugh and Joy’s only child, Carmel, was born in Collie.

Hugh took up debating while in Collie and, with Collie Senior High School teacher Iain Paterson, debated for WA at a National level, winning the Australian title at one stage.

Hugh left Collie and joined the West Australian. After a year he became a

WEDDING PHOTO: Hugh Ryan with his bride, Joy Mitchell.

North-west regional correspondent and then returned to the West in Perth as an editor. It followed that he was recruited as a press secretary for a Liberal Party minister, June Craig.

The Premier of the day, Charles Court, recruited him as his personal press secretary and speech writer, and he continued in his position until Sir Charles retired.

His position had taken him with the Premier on overseas trips including the United States, Japan and Italy.

Hugh then worked with a number of Liberal politicians including Bill Hassell

and Ray O’Connor, before leaving the political scene.

After a short period working for an advertising agency, Hugh discovered the Silva Method of mind control (a form of meditation) and began running seminars throughout country WA. When Richard Court came to power, he returned to work as a press secretary for the Premier and a number of government ministers.

Subsequently, he went to the Catholic Record as media relations manager for the archdiocese of Perth, working with Archbishop Hickey until 2009, when he retired.

During this time Hugh worked closely with the Archbishop when he was writing and publishing a book.

Hugh’s involvement with meditation had continued and he wrote a program of meditation, a spiritual journey, based on the work of St Francis of Assisi.

He also developed a meditation on the Sermon on the Mount, holding seminars and teaching people how to deal with change and make their lives better.

His daughter, Carmel, said people continued to contact him in his retirement, saying how helpful he had been to them.

In his retirement, Hugh became involved with veterans’ hockey and, with his brother Murray, won the State 3rd division pairs title in lawn bowls.

Sadly, for a man of high intellect, he developed Alzheimers and spent his last two years in care.

He is survived by his wife, Joy, and his daughter, Carmel.

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FEDERAL ELECTION 2022 SATURDAY, MAY 21

Focus on the battle for seat of O’Connor LAST week the Bulletin focussed on the sitting Liberal member Rick Wilson and opponents Giz Watson (Greens) and Tracy Tirronen (United Australia Party) for the seat of O’Connor in the May 21 poll.

There are nine candidates nominated and today we meet Shaneane Weldon (Labor), Isaac Middle (Australian Fed-

eration Party) and Justin Moseley (Australian Christians Party).

Other candidates in the election are Brenden Barber (Great Australian Party), Stan Kustrin (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) and Morris Bessemer (Western Australia Party).

Early postal voting opens to the public on May 9.

Isaac Middle - Australian Federation Party Isaac is a PhD graduate in the field of Urban Planning, with a focus on the relationship between humans and nature in cities.

He has worked and volunteered in Esperance in the fields of disability support and youth mentoring, and decided to enter politics after losing both jobs due to government mandates.

Isaac is a strong advocate for health sovereignty, and his main priority will be to bring freedom, transparency and accountability back to local communities.

“I will champion local businesses and grassroots community-building initiatives,” he said.

“With a particular focus on youth mental health, Indigenous issues, homeschooling and regenerative agriculture.”

Isaac is also keen to get out and talk to farmers and understand the challenges they face in changing economic, social and environmental times.

“I chose the Australian Federation Party

because of its focus on re-building grassroots democracy, and the community pact that all candidates are required to sign to ensure they are truly representing their local electorate.”

Shaneane Weldon - Labor Party Shaneane is a Wangkatja/Ngaanyatjarra woman raised in the North-Eastern Goldfields Country of her mother, father and their ancestors.

She has lived and worked in the Goldfields for the past 30 years, including as the community manager at Mt Margaret remote community.

Shaneane has been on the Laverton Shire Council since 2005 and is now the deputy shire president.

“I have had the privilege to be on numerous Boards and Committees within the Goldfields,” she said.

“I come from a family who has worked hard to build a better life for each other and the communities in which we’ve lived and worked.

“Facing these challenges and seeing many still in existence in the towns and communities of O’Connor motives me to stand and serve our community.”

Shaneane says more than ever, WA needs a partner in Canberra who will take responsibility and help get things done.

“An Albanese Labor Government would be the partner WA needs, working with the Mc-

Gowan Labor Government to get things done, and respecting WA’s right to do things differently,” she said.

“I am passionate about a few areas, I believe education is the key to success in life, and strongly support a better education system for our young people.

“I also want to see better preservation of culture, which includes the preservation of languages.

“I will stand up for you in Canberra.

“I am a proven leader in my community and am passionate about giving the people of O’Connor a voice.”

Justin Moseley - Australian Christians Party A 16-year career in the state education system, all in country schools, and 25 years at Bethel Christian School in Albany has allowed Justin the privilege of being closely involved with many ordinary families, so he understands their hopes and concerns.

Justin believes most people do hold to the Biblical values which made western civilization and Australia what it is.

“Many people, especially under the current world situation, are worried about their future and that of their children,” he said.

“They are appalled by the waste and inefficiencies, the political correctness and the ever-increasing tendency of being forced to serve the system above serving the people, the natural consequence of having allowed increasing government over-

reach and accepting the erosion of our freedoms. “Having worked in government and private enterprise systems, I have certainly felt the frustration.”

Justin believes people who live in mining and pastoral areas need to watch closely how representatives manage Australia’s short and longterm interests.

“At a previous time of crisis, Australia had the political will to become largely self-sufficient,” he said.

“We can certainly do it again. We need to have concise, well-informed discussions on energy security, downstream processing, manufacturing and transport infrastructure.

“These discussions must lead to prompt action, with the government facilitating redevelopment as efficiently as possible.

“We can’t afford to have anything off the table.”

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Let the facts talk during this federal election IN THE past couple of months, since the unofficial election campaign began, I have been shocked and disappointed by the dreadful slurs and muck-raking aimed at Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

I despaired at the prospect of yet another campaign lacking in real policy announcements and civil decency as parties simply stooped to personal attacks.

The following descriptions were being thrown around almost daily - compulsive liar, fraud, hypocrite, bully, autocrat, racist, untrustworthy, complete psycho, a horrible horrible person with no moral compass, who is on the top of the ruthless politician list, who is more concerned with politics than people, who caresses the facts into his own version of the truth, and is unfit to be Prime Minister.

I initially thought this was simply more gutter politics from opposition parties doing everything outside the rule book to unseat

the incumbent government. Then I realised every single one of these descriptors came from Scott Morrison’s own friends and colleagues within the Liberal and National parties.

I am so pleased my mother taught me the intrinsic value of personal integrity as a child and I remember well the old adage ‘your word is your bond’ from a bygone era.

I also endeavour to live by Sir Don Bradman’s mantra “We should never compromise on integrity, it should dominate everything we do in life”.

So, despite all the political marketing guile and political strategies of the most skillful politicians, the truth will eventually bubble to the surface.

Long may the facts alone continue to inform the voting public.

Rob Walton, Yallingup Siding.

Vote early starts from Monday FEDERAL election pre-polling booths will open next Monday.

Local voters can vote ahead of the election at Shop 2 in Collie Central shopping centre. Between May 9 and 13 voting opens at 8.30am and closes at 5.30pm.

On Saturday May 14, voting is open between 9am and 4pm.

In the week leading up to the election on May 21, the booth will be open for longer periods. From May 16 to 18, voting is open from 8.30am to 7pm.

On May 19, voters can vote from 8.30am to 8pm.

On May 20, the booth will be open from 8.30am to 6pm.

JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports ...

Campaign launched

AS MANY of you know, I have been isolating with COVID-19. Despite the fact that I am well again (and testing negative to COVID) I am not enjoying the side effects that have stayed with me. I am very sad to have missed the Federal Labor campaign launch during the weekend, the first federal campaign launch in WA for over 80 years. I did watch it from home.

Every single federal policy that makes a difference to everyday, hardworking people has been a Labor government initiative. But the one issue people raise with me on an almost daily basis is the National Broadband Network (NBN). The NBN was was meant to be a world-class fibre network for internet connection to homes and businesses across Australia.

Instead, we got a Liberal-National government cost-cutting copper network … that does not work. A modern, reliable telecommunications system is a must for businesses in our region and for families who have home-schooled during COVID, for people to access important telehealth services, bushfire alerts and those calling for emergency assistance.

So I raised this issue with our Federal member, Rick Wilson MP, in a letter I sent on February 4, 2022. In it I outlined the feedback I had received from local residents.

I asked our Federal member to “please take immediate action to assist residents of Collie in remediating the sub-standard telecommunications access in the Collie local government area”. On April 26, I received a very strange reply from our Federal member who spent half the letter attacking me and the Labor government for not supporting Collie.

Mr Wilson did claim that the Federal government does support Collie – just not on the actual issue I raised about telecommunications.

His letter stated, “Turning to telecommunications, my office is not over-run by complaints about mobile phone reception or internet connection in or around Collie. However if you have constituents concerned about either matter, please feel free to suggest they contact my office at rick.wilson@mp.gov.au or (08) 9842 2777.”

As your local member, I will continue to raise this, and any other federal issue, with ourFederal local member even if he doesn’t think it’s a big deal.

I THINK I’ve reached the pinnacle of my career.

Last month, myself and the founding Bulletin team had our glorious heads immortalised on one of the most under-estimated household object - the humble tea towel.

Yes, you read that right. The tea towel.

Now, I feel somewhat odd about the fact that people all around Collie (and elsewhere if someone was feeling generous and presented the tea towel as a gift) can use our faces to wipe their dishes. Or pull their pork roast out of the oven.

Or mop up their kids’ mess. Or - if sibling rivalry is still what it used to be - use it as a whip while racing around the kitchen, squealing.

My mum was pretty stoked about it though.

And my mother-in-law, which I thought was sweet.

Mum loves tea towels. She often wraps her fresh scones or pikelets in one, so no doubt she’s got big plans on the horizon for hers.

It would make a nice little point of conversation (cough “brag” cough) next time she takes scones to a friend’s place.

I just can’t get past the whole wiping-disheswith-my-face scenario, though.

Imagine if that was your head. It’s quite off-putting, isn’t it? The thought of being so soggy all the time, wiping off the gross bits of food that were missed when the plate wasn’t washed properly. Yuck.

It’s kind of like when people have calendars made up with photos of their family and friends, and the calendar gets hung up in the loo.

Quite odd, when you think about it.

It’s also quite similar when you have your photo printed in the paper - who knows where you’ll end up?

On someone’s laundry floor as they toilet train their new puppy? On some random coffee table, doomed to have a moustache drawn on your top lip and horns on your head? Used as a fire lighter?

The options are endless really, if you put your mind to it.

I don’t know, I probably (cough “definitely do” cough) think too much into it. But surely there are other people who think the same way? Others who have overactive imaginations like mine and can’t help but ponder all the strange things you would see as a face on a tea towel?

Overall, it is pretty special. Look, not everyone can say their face is on a tea towel.

But you know what would completely top it off (other than everyone buying one from the Bulletin office) is if next time I visit mum, she's pinned my tea towel up on the wall in the back loo.

Two birds, one stone!

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Guest speaker A local bloke, recalling the days of a friendship with a former resident who recently passed away, said he was a member of Apex, responsible for arranging guest speakers. He approached his friend and asked if he would consider being a guest speaker, and the former resident said he would, but on one condition, that he could choose the topic. Okay, said the Apexian, and what topic would you like to speak on?

“Reasons why you shouldn’t join a service club!” was the answer. The request to be a speaker was immediately withdrawn.

No place for sign There are numerous natty little signs you can buy nowadays. One which a local couple spotted last week read: “Lost, husband and dog. Reward for return of dog”. Needless to say one of them found it humorous while the other was “offended” and made it very clear that there was no place in his home for the sign.

Thanks Thanks to John, who, in response to a request in this column, shared information about Bill Ashenden. Bill lived in a war service house at 40 Raymond Street, and John’s parents bought the house from him about 68 years ago. Small world.

Till the cows come home If you follow social media, you could be forgiven for thinking Collie’s streets swarm with straying pets.

Looking at papers from 100 years ago, it seems that in 1922, the council hired a poundkeeper specifically to get cattle off the streets. It wasn’t working. And some councillors said it wouldn’t unless a “commonage” was established – an area where the poundkeeper could take the cows to spend the day, then at the end of the day, take them home again.

Would this work to get dogs off the streets?

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Keith’s passion for hockey keeps growing FULL STRETCH: Keith Old is at full stretch as he defends his goal during his goal keeping days.

KEITH Old, or Bubbles as he is known on the hockey field, picked up his first hockey stick when he was 16.

For someone who seems happiest when he is on a hockey field, it is surprising to learn that he came to the sport well into his teens.

Since then, he has represented Western Australia both as a player and a coach.

Keith’s dad was a football fanatic, tied up with the Collie Football Club, which meant he had been encouraged to play footy from a young age.

However, Steven and Gary McDermott, who lived across the street from Keith’s family, were coaching a hockey team at the time and asked him to play.

“I was asked to fill in, playing in goals, and that is sort of where it all started,” Keith said.

He played his first games for Towns Hockey Club before being poached by Russell Sara and Gary Pilatti who coached Co-op at the time.

“The year after I went to Co-op, I started coaching, at 20 years old.”

That year, he also had some success at state level, playing for the under 21 WA country team at the Oceanic tournament in New Zealand.

The team came third, giving Keith his introduction to representative hockey.

From there, he continued to make senior country teams for the next three years as a goalkeeper.

After issues with a knee injury, he switched to playing on field, giving up goalkeeping.

“It was not until a Masters tournament years later that I was talked back into going into goals,” Keith said.

After a tournament, in 2019, he underwent a total knee replacement, again halting his goalkeep-

ing career. “I would love to play again but I do not want to do damage to the knee.”

Over the years, Keith has taken great pride in helping the younger generations of players to hone their skills and knowledge of the game.

He mentored ex-local Ross Meadows, who played as goalkeeper for the Thundersticks and Kookaburras, amongst other state players, and most recently Belle Ramshaw and Stevi Townshend.

“Ross was playing goals for Amaroo and I coached him in a couple of carnivals,” Keith said.

“He left to play basketball, giving up hockey for a while, and called me out of the blue one day and asked if we could have a hit.”

Another local Keith has mentored is Kiri O’Brien, who came up through the ranks of local hockey.

She is now coaching the Associates men’s team in Bunbury, as part of the South West Hockey League.

Keith is more than happy to help anyone who asks, and jokes that he now has a “band of goalkeepers”.

Currently, Keith is working with the South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) hockey program as a goalkeeping coach and one of his proteges made his premier league debut last week.

Keith is happy to help anyone who wants to have a hit, including boys and girls, and playing any position, despite his credentials as a goalkeeper.

When it comes to coaching, Keith has always worked hard.

This has allowed some doors to open, most significantly a head coaching role for the State under 15s team.

“Obviously you don’t just walk into a state head coaching role by not doing the right thing,” Keith said.

HAPPY PLACE: Keith Old is always happy to be on a hockey field.

When the position was advertised, Keith asked the head coach at SWAS, Nicole Arrold, if he should put his name forward.

She encouraged him.

“Russell Harvey and Laurie Tyler, who have been my mentors, also encouraged me and I had nothing to lose,” Keith said.

“I got selected as a selector for the trials first so I went to Perth and was named as head coach for one of the teams which was pretty cool.”

Two teams travelled to Adelaide for the tournament. Keith took a “development” side.

“We came 10th out of 12 teams We had 15 goals scored against

us and we scored 13 so we were more than competitive.

“And we won the Play the Whistle award for the boys section, which means of all the teams, we were the best performing side on and off the field as adjudicated by umpires and team officials.

“We had lots of good comments about how we played, we just could not score enough goals.

“It was also the first time WA has won the award at a national level.”

Keith is looking forward to continuing his work with SWAS and would love to pick up more coaching opportunities with HockeyWA.

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Heart Hub to open doors HEART Hub South West will open its doors next Monday at the CWA Hall in Throssell Street.

President Tarryn Sanford said Heart Hub was created in memory of her son Jack who she lost in a car accident five years ago.

Committee and community members attended a morning tea held at the hall on Monday morning in celebration.

The Hub will be a place

where the road trauma support group will provide free counselling, mindfulness workshops and peer-support meetings for Collie residents.

Every Monday, from 9am to 10am, a mindfulness workshop will be held. This will be followed by drop-in support from 10am to 3pm.

The first workshop will be held on May 16 and is open to all interested people.

Superintendent Geoff Stew-

art said the WA Police force was in full support of the group.

“I defy anyone to listen to Tarryn’s story and think about how you use the road and the conversations you will have with your family and friends as a result,” Superintendent Stewart said.

Superintendent Stewart presented Mrs Sanford with an appreciation award from WA Police during the event.

Heart Hub committee members Brett Hansen and Michelle Cocker.

Heart Hub president Tarryn Sanford and Collie shire president Sarah Stanley.

Sergeants Al McNevin and Mike Smith.

Heart Hub committee members Maureen Lasisz and Gay Paterson.

Jimmy McBreen, Teah Hill.

Paramedics David Maxwell and Troy French.

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MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 8

A mother's day message for...

Joanna Ugle: I love mum because she takes me to the shops for lunch.

Love, Shalayla Ugle-Hill (Amaroo, year 5).

Shaylee Dawes: I love you because you give me healthy food all day.

Love, Zavier Dawes (Allanson, Pre-primary).

Katy Hyde: I love my Mum because she hugs me and she makes me laugh.

Love, Amelia Nix (Wilson Park, Pre-primary).

Sophie Burns: I love my mum because she lets me choose dresses every day. My mum LOVES dresses Love, London Burns (Amaroo, Kindy).

Gemma Wooding: I love you because you are the most best cook in the world and you help me in all the bad times.

Love, Daisy Saunders (Wilson Park, Year 6).

Nicole White: I love my mum because she plays games with me and we eat fruit salad.

Love, Raffy White (Amaroo, Kindy).

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Lauren Gibbons: I love my mum because she loves who she is and never has negative thoughts. She cheers me up when I am sad, keeps me healthy and always thinks of others first. My mum is perfect!

Love, Tyler Gibbons (Allanson, Year 4).

Samantha Chalwell: I love my mum because she is kind. She loves us all.

Sometimes she says maybe your friends can come over. She lets us play games. She always kisses and cuddles us after school.

Love, Kellyanne Chalwell (Wilson Park, Year 3).

Kerry Brisbane: I love Mum and she is special because she tucks me into bed and reads me stories! I love watching movies with my Mum. Love, Seth Brisbane (Wilson Park, Year 1).

Shaynee Medcalf: My mum is the best because she does stuff for me and she looks after me.

Love, Michael Watts (Amaroo, Year 5).

Chelsea Roney: My mum helps me with anything I ask her to. She cooks my dinner, cleans the house, does the washing and makes my bed. Mum never gives up, she just keeps on trying. Sometimes I get Maccas after school.

Love, Quinn Roney (Allanson, Year 5).

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MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 8

A mother's day message for...

Peta Syme: Mum, you are the best mum I can wish for. You always make me so happy. I reckon that everyone will want you as a mum!

Love, Max Honsa (Allanson, Year 3).

Kiralee Henderson: I love my Mum because she gives me hugs.

Love, Violet Mahony (Wilson Park, Pre-primary).

Chantelle Underdown: Happy Mothers Day! You are the best mum I could ever ask for, whenever I feel sad you make me proud.

Love, Layla Underdown (Wilson Park, Year 6).

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Sarah Paton: My mum always puts 100% into everything she does. She is caring and sweet. Mum is always there when I need her. And she makes the most delicious food ever!

Love, Amber Paton (Allanson Year 6).

Rebecca Pilatti: I love my mum because on Friday nights she cooks me burgers with beetroot and lettuce on them.

Love, Harry Pilatti (Amaroo, Kindy).

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Kristie Hughan: I love my mum because she cooks me super chicken for dinner.

Love, Hunter Hughan (Amaroo, Kindy).

Maria Akuhata: Mum, When I give you big hugs you smell just like lovely roses. I love your cooking skills. I will always love you.

Love, Ryder Hohepa (Allanson, year 4).

Erin Stewart: I love you because you give me kisses and hugs.

Love, Rilee Stewart-Diconza (Allanson, Year 1).

Hailey Curteis: I love my mum because she gives me lots of snuggles!

Love, Macie Curteis (Wilson Park, Year 1).

Dedrea Winmar: I love my mum because she does stuff for me. I love her hugs. She takes me to the park and cooks lots of yummy food for me.

Love, Keelan Winmar (Wilson Park, Year 4).

Amy North: I love mum. We go out every day and have lots of fun at the park.

Love, Lily Collins (Wilson Park, Year 1).

Ashleigh Simpson: I love my mum because she lets me have lots of sleep overs at my Ninna's house!

Love Liam Simpson (Wilson Park, Year 2).

I love you mum, so much. Thank you for loving me and letting me have sleep overs.

Love Dean (Wilson Park, Year 2).

Skye Rankin: I love you mum. I love how you make me dinner.

Love Axel Rankin (Wilson Park, Year 1).

Belinda Bignold: You make me smile when you walk in the room. You make my day full of laughter. I love you.

Love Makenzie Reichelt. (Allanson, Year 2).

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Record ride includes break for nap:

Italiano breaks two-day barrier in 660km ride

COLLIE rider Stephen Italiano won last weekend’s 660 kilometre Granite Grovel ultra bikepacking event despite having to stop for a “sleep” when closing in on the finishing line.

Italiano completed the Dunsborough to Albany ride in a race record time of 41 hours and 59 minutes, which included a nine minute stop when just 30 kilometers from his destination.

“I simply hit the wall and had to stop,” he said on completing the ride.

“I’ve been told by other riders that sleep eventually catches up with you and you can hallucinate so I guess that’s what happened.”

Up to that point Italiano had completed the ride without a sleep break.

“I started to see the track moving so I had to stop.”

He anticipated stopping for 10 minutes but was awake before his alarm went off.

Italiano said his time was 10 hours better than his target time of 52 hours.

“I was told by an ultra events organiser that no one would break two days for the Grovel so I set my target beyond that,” he said.

Italiano competed in the first Gran-

ite Grovel last year when it took him 79 hours and 52 minutes or almost 38 hours more than last weekend’s ride.

The 2021 ride was his first ultra ride and he admits that although he finished equal fifth he was not as well prepared as he probably should have been.

“Last year was a struggle, the weather was terrible and there were times when I really did consider pulling out.”

Italiano said this year’s ride was much easier due to his preparation and far better weather.

“We didn’t have to ride through rivers although it did get pretty cold overnight.”

He found the “hilly area after Walpole” the hardest part of the ride with the easiest being the last 80 kilometres into Albany. According to his Strava timing device he averaged 17 kilometres an hour.

Italiano said the ride had left him “a little stiff but otherwise fine”.

He finished three and a half hours ahead of bikepacking specialist Sasha Dowell, who has won many ultra events, including last year’s Grovel.

RECORD BREAKING: Stephen Italiano in front of Albany’s Dog Rock, the Granite Grovel ultra race’s finishing line.

Care Leavers meeting tomorrow A FREE support meeting by the Care Leavers in Australia and New Zealand (CLAN) will be held tomorrow, Friday May 6, at the Collie Public Library.

CLAN offers support to people who have grown up in orphanages, children’s homes, missions, foster care and other welfare institutions.

The chief executive officer, Leonie Sheedy, will be in attendance to answer questions regarding how to access records, counselling services, and how to complete the National Redress Scheme application.

The meeting will be held in the meeting room at the library between 12noon and 3pm.

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Updates from the officer in charge

Thieves identified and drunk drivers caught SUSPECTS have been identified for a range of burglaries in Collie’s light industrial area.

Snr Sgt Mark Smith said, “Collie Police worked collectively with Bunbury and Perth Police to make it a much broader investigation.”

“There has not been another burglary since the one at Collie Crane Hire on March 26,” he said.

Concerning driving offences, Snr Sgt Smith said drivers had stuck to speed limits during the long weekends.

“We did have a significant increase in drunk drivers, particularly on Anzac weekend.”

He said the majority of the

drunk drivers were locals and needed to plan better for nights out.

“We have increased our presence on the road so there is a high chance you will get stopped,” he said.

On other matters, CCTV footage has been very helpful in recent weeks.

“It has helped us to establish strong lines of inquiry around town,” he said.

Snr Sgt Smith also noted copper thefts still remain an ongoing concern.

Anyone with any information can make an anonymous phone call to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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A spacious lounge room with a log fire makes for a great space in which to relax in front of the television or while reading.

A bright kitchen features a new gas stove.

The improvements are also evident in the bathroom where a new toilet and vanity have been fitted.

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the backyard, with access from a side gate. It is well located, within close proximity to Amaroo and St Brigid’s schools, the hospital and the town centre.

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HOME FACT FILE Location: 52 Ogden Street, Collie Price: Offers over $179,000 Bedroom: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 1 Contact: Charles Pinto 9780 0524 or 0419 389 455

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Looking back...

20 years ago ...

GOYA’S GOTCHA CROSSWORD (Created by Goya Olecki)

Contributor: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, May 9, 2002 Job cuts decision

by July W e s f a r m e r s Premier Coal revealed that week it planned to begin redundancy negotiations with its workforce in July, 2002.

But then general manager of operation, Alan Coles, told the Collie Mail he could not confirm reports that Wesfarmers was looking to shed 20 per cent of its Collie coalmining workforce.

Cannon accident puts man in court A Collie man faced court in May, 2002, on a charge related to an incident in which two people were injured when a cannon unexpectedly discharged a the Collie airstrip in the early hours of that morning.

The magistrate gave the defendant a spent conviction and fined him $200, with $57 in costs, after he pled guilty to possessing a firearm without a licence.

Tourism on the up The April, 2002, school holidays were very busy and then Collie Visitors' Centre manager Fran Kenneally said visitor numbers were up at Easter as well, with lots of visitor looking around Collie. The influx of visitors was attributed to Collie featuring in the popular televsions programs at the time.

Chamber fears delaying tactics on power plant The Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry did raise concerns about the fairness of the state's Power Procurement Process. The concerns followed comments made by then Western Power's general manager of generation, Mark Chatfield, who had said that it was unlikely WA's next powers station would be coal-fired because a coal-fired power station could not be built by the time extra generation capacity was needed.

CHURCH NOTICES ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Revd. Lynda Myres is on long service leave until August. Bible study: Noyes Hall, 4pm on Wednesday Op shop: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Warden and op shop manager: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or mobile 0429 375 598.

Email: collieanglican@gmail.com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church.

Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street.

Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. Secretary Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354.

Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church.

You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship.

Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets.

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.

Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing.

Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School.

The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am.

The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.

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Country markets The Country markets will be open this Saturday, from 8am to 12 noon in the show pavilion in Bridge Street. There are lots of stalls, inside and out, including Jo’s bargain stall. Browse the stalls, catch up with friends, maybe find a gift for mum, and have morning tea. Proceeds help fund this year’s Collie Show.

Walk for Elysia A community event is planned for Saturday, May 14, to fundraise for Elysia Harverson and her family following her diagnosis with breast cancer. Plus Fitness Collie is hosting “Walk for Elysia” which involves a 24hour continuous treadmill walk.

Walking will begin at 9am and bookings will be for 30 minute time slots. A donation of $10 can be made to book a 30 minute time slot. For further information or to pledge to walk, contact Teagan on 0439 936 157. There will also be a facepainter, sausage sizzle and cake stall outside the gym from 9am.

Donations for the cake stall are needed, contact Bron Kippin if you can help on 0408 950 24

Pyjama story time The Collie Library has one of its popular pyjama story time sessions coming up on Wednesday, May 18, at 6pm. Bring the kids along in their pyjamas for an entertaining session before bedtime.

Probus club Collie Probus Club is looking for new members. The club is a group of retired men and women interested in having fun, making new friends and participating in social activities, outings and travel . Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the Collie RSL hall with regular guest speakers, followed by afternoon tea and fellowship. All residents, including those new to town are most welcome to come to a meeting with no obligation. For more information about the club please contact Terry Hunter on 0418 904 285 or Bill Cooper on 0427 777 896.

Treasure hunt The museum offers a range of treasure hunts for kids. Admission is free for kids if accompanied by a responsible adult. Par-

ents have commented that the treasure hunt is fun for them too, offering a different look at the exhibits as well as keeping the kids interested. The museum is open Thursday to Monday from 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun is held every Saturday at 8am at Soldiers’ Park. You can run, walk, stroll, bring your kids, your dog on a leash, or push a pram. This is for fun and exercise, not a competition.

Riff raff dancing Riff raff dancing is on at the PCYC on Monday nights at 7.30. If you are interested in learning to do ballroom dancing this is the perfect opportunity, just come at 7pm and brush up on your moves. Ring Wendy on 427 343 828 for more information.

Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre has a wide range of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature.

If you haven’t been there recently, pop in and have a browse.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is held

each Thursday at the clubrooms.

Doors open 6.30pm, with eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome, but masks must be worn when entering the clubrooms.

Board games The Collie Public Library holds a board game night on the third Friday of each month at 6.30pm. The library supplies a selection of games each month, but you are welcome to bring in your favourite and share with other gamers.

Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Located at the Showground Pavilion, Jo’s Bargain Bazaar is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon. All proceeds go towards the 2022 Collie Show. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off during the opening hours. John’s book exchange operates during the Monday opening hours, so you can browse the wide variety he has, or bring in your books to exchange for a new selection.

COVID restrictions apply, so masks must be worn.

Police rangers Police ranger nights have returned at the PCYC, Mondays,

4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. This is a cost free activity, and enquiries are welcome.

Signing centre If you have documents which need witnessing, Collie Justices of the Peace offer a signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays, from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse.

Op shops The Anglican Op Shop at Noyes Hall is open from Tuesday to Friday each week from 9am to 3pm.

Vinnies operate out of the former Bargain Barn building, enter by the side lane, open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm.

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BEREAVEMENT JONES (Terry Melville): Thank you to all who attended Terry’s funeral, sent flowers and cards, and helped with food. Thank you to Dr. Bosco, Jenny and CDH nurses for their care and compassion. Lesley, Dean, Tracey, Grant and families.

BIRTHDAYS

80TH BIRTHDAY 05.08.1942

Happy Birthday to our Dad and Grandad All our love from June, Kellie, Harvey, Naomi, Jason, Terresa & Paul, your seven grandchildren and partners, and three great grandchildren.

Have a great day!

STOCKS Jayde: Our Darling Jayde has become a teenager. Nan and Pop love you and miss you. Hope you get spoilt and have the best Birthday. Hugs and kisses from Darwin

DEATHS CHAPPELL (Harold John): Passed away April 26, 2022. Loved eldest son of Iris and Harry (dec). Brother to Kim and Wayne (dec). Thank you for everything.

No more pain, sleep peacefully. Love Mum, Kim and your little mate Jessie. Go the Bombers.

DOWEY (Margaret): Dearest friend of Margaret (dec) and Geraldine. We had such good fun on our outings to the casino. Rest in peace beautiful lady.

DEATHS

OVERALL-JONES (Simon): Passed away April 28, at Darwin Palliative Care Hospital. Loving husband of Dean. Loved son-in-law of Lesley and Terry (dec).

Loved brother-in-law of Tracey and Mike (dec), Grant and Cherie. Fun loving uncle of Liam, Zoe and Jasmine.

Our dearly loved Simon, we will all miss you but never forget you. So glad we got to say good-bye.

VENING (Dylan): Our deepest sympathies to Rohan, Tamara, Liam and Elizabeth on the passing of your beautiful boy. We embrace you at this time and remember Dylan and how much he was loved and cherished by you. We pray for God's comfort and strength for you as you journey on together. Love from your church family.

VENING (Dylan): Deepest heartfelt sympathy to Rohan, Tamara, Liam and Elizabeth on the tragic loss of your precious boy Dylan. We have so many fond memories of Church camps and adventures with your beautiful son, and we can’t imagine the pain and loss you are feeling right now.

He is now resting with Jesus, surrounded by heaven's angels, and you will see him again one day. Loving thoughts and prayers, Brian, Bronwyn, Sam and Izzy Kippin.

VENING (Dylan): Sweet, cheeky Dylan, a shining star who brightened everyone’s heart, an adventurous go getter, an explorer, a kind and loving brother, son and friend. We will remember our many camping trips and adventures forever. Taken far too soon but now in heaven.

All our love and sympathy to Tamara, Rohan, Liam and Elizabeth on your devastating loss, we can only imagine the pain you are going through as we suffer with you, just know we are here for you and we love you always. Josh, Elysia, Nava and Whisper WATTS (Clyde): Sincere sympathy to Mrs Watts, Brad and Craig on your loss. Clyde was always a gentleman and a good honest workmate. Banjo Burnet.

WHELAN (Christopher "Wonk"): 29.04.22. Dearest Chris, where do we start? We have good memories, we have sad memories, we have funny stuff, we have stupid stuff, but the best thing of all, you were our big brother. We loved you.

Our hearts are broken. Bill, Brian and Geraldine.

Reunited in heaven with Mum and Dad. Tony and David xxoo.

Love to Josie and the boys.

Ride free and rest easy.

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

WHELAN (Chris): 29.04.22. Loved brother of Geraldine and Aaron. Proud uncle of Emma, Mathew and Savannah. We will miss you dearly and think of you every day until we meet again. xxoo.

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Swans and Rovers victorious on season's opening day WOMEN’S HOCKEY ROUND one of the women’s hockey season was played last Saturday with Swans and Rovers both winning their respective games.

All teams fostered their juniors, which augurs well for a strong association, with a number of talented players.

Teams are reminded to supply two quality game balls for every game and

each team must supply a tech bench representative per game.

Games will not start if teams do not have a tech bench representative.

Results: A Grade: Swans 4 (D Macintyre 2, M Becker, L Massara) d Mustangs 1 (G Sheppard). Best Swans: L Massara, D Macintyre, P Thorton; Mustangs: G Sheppard, A Pitchers, M Fleay

Rovers 8 (M Williams 2, H Swan, L Marley, P Marley, J Marley, I Williams, L Smith) d Amaroo 2 (T Tomasini, F Worroll).

Best Rovers: L Marley, P Marley, I Williams; Amaroo: F Tomasini, M White, C Rakich Fixtures Thursday (today), 4.00pm, Primary grade round robin.

Saturday, 1.30pm, A Grade, Mustangs v Amaroo (panel, panel; tech bench, Mustangs/Amaroo; 4.30pm, Swans v Rovers (panel, panel; tech bench,Swans/Rovers) Tuesday, May 10, 5.15pm, Intermediates, Mustangs v Swans (TBA; tech bench, Mustangs/Swans); 6.30pm,: Amaroo v Rovers (TBA, panel, panel; tech bench, Amaroo/Rovers).

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Kalev makes the final ‘Kutt’ GOLF

KALEV Kutt kept the clubhouse waiting before he posted the best score in last Saturday’s Collie River Valley Medical Centre 18-hole stableford at Collie Golf Club.

Playing in the last group, in a big field of 84, Kutt kept those who had finished with good scores guessing as he coasted home for 40 points.

Clubhouse leader up until Kutt’s card came in was the promising Cameron Davidson, on 38, with Gary Old holding off Paul Moyses for the third place trophy after both had finished with 37.

Captain Dean Rakich, “putted the lights out” on his way to 36, a score matched by the red-hot

Baxter Miller and Chris Mead.

Others to do well were Alan Kent, George Newlands 35, Tony Barker-May, Jim Moyses, Greg Barrodeen 34, John Wray, Jim Tyler, Greg Moyle, Steven Ireland and Eric Annandale 33.

Veteran Bev Moyses was in fine touch when winning the ladies’ event, with 37, two better than sisters Dot Lawrence and Patti Law on 35.

Novelty winners were Brian Farwell (No. 1), Brett Smith (3), Connor Mumme (4), Bev Moyses (4_), Jim Tyler (5), Dot Lawrence (6 and 10), John Brown (7), Gary Old (8), Jim Larsen (9), Graham Williams (14), Liam Reuben (15), Bruce Roberts (16), John Wray (17) and Dean Rakich (18).

LAST week’s Tuesday leisure

day stableford was won in fine style by Graham Williams who matched his good long game with the putter to finish on 40 points.

Mid-round David Broadbent crossed after nine holes with 24 before staggering home on the front for a total of 37.

Alan Kent 35, Kim Metcalfe and the day’s best vet, Fred Bronickis, 34,Colin Giblett, Ian Shannon and Mark Williams 33 also received vouchers in the field of 31.

Ray Cooper had the nearest second shot on No. 4, while Greg Barrodeen (7), Alan Kent (9), Jeff Crowe (14) and Hugh Annandale (18) won the other novelties.

RICK Shea had 21 points when winning last Thursday’s

Local winners in the Collie Club's Dorsett open day LADIES’ GOLF LOCAL players dominated the nett section of the Collie Golf Club’s ladies’ open day last Friday.

A field of 80 partici[pated in the Dorsett family sponsored event and winning the nett section were Collie members Peta Ellery and Vicki Graham on 34 points.

Another Collie pairing of Cara Swan and Dion Smallwood won a three-way countback for second spot on 32.

Also on this score were Patricia Thomas-Sharon Williamson and Margaret Pulumbo-Judith Doyle, who also received trophies.

A countback was required in the

gross section in which Lisa Wake and Jodie Murray prevailed over Robin Peet and Grace Zabajnik.

Both couples finished on 17.

Also rewarded with trophies were Bev Moyses and Kaye Farquhar, 16, and Lorraine Bruyn and Jill Sheehan 15.

Novelty winners were Lee Massara (Collie) on No. 2, Margaret Baker (Bunbury) 4, Belinda Cooper (Bunbury) 6, Jan Mead (Boyup Brook) 7, Judith Doyle (Harvey) 9, Dion Smallwood (Collie) 11, Mary Silcock (Donnybrook) 12, Karen Jones (Royal Perth) 14, Cara Swan (Collie) 15, and Grace Zabajnik (Narrogin) 18.

nine-hole scroungers event, contested by 38 players.

Shea was one point better than George Dorozenko on 20 and two better than the 19s returned by Neil Motion and Paul Moyses.

Grouped on 18 and also getting vouchers were Terry Ellery, George Newlands, Graham Williams, Joe Italiano and Bruce Jackson.

Ian Stewart won two novelties (Nos 6 and 9), with Jim Tyler (1) and Paul Goodwin (4) claiming the others.

MICHELLE Tate was a runaway winner in the ladies’18-hole stableford played on Wednesday of last week for the Barbara Simmonds trophy.

Tate had a top score of 42 to be well clear of Kaye Farquhar on

McIlree dominates state series BMX THE state BMX community descended on Geraldton over the ANZAC weekend for round five of the state series. Collie took a team of 25 riders who had to endure the 36 degree days.

Riders had options to race Friday night for fun or ride Saturday during practice sessions to familiarise themselves with the track.

The largest turnout in its history, 449 nominations, competed on Sunday at the Wooree Park track.

Chloe McIlree finished first overall, after

Golfers learn the basics at clinic

A COACHING clinic was held as part of the Dorsett Family Open Day at Collie Golf Club last Friday.

Bunbury coach Shani Waugh taught attendees the basics of golf. This included correct grip and how to hit the ball, amongst other things.

“In this class, I have beginners to experienced players who are out here a few times a week,” Ms Waugh said. “Any exposure I can give them is great.”

Waugh turned professional and began an international caGRIP: Retired professional Shani reer when she was just 21. She Waugh gives Maria Sobejko the grip won the Ladies European Tour basics during the coaching clinic at three times and finished third in the 2002 US Women’s Open.

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B grade men Jack Dohler, C grade men Samuel Washington and D grade men Darren Coram.

Coram, who lived in Collie for a number of years and is still a member of the Collie Cycle Club, paced himself well, leading the track and setting himself on third wheel.

Coram then timed his finish well

with speed and strength to outsprint the bunch to cross the line to take first place in D grade.

Collie Cycle Club would like to thank sponsors Mining and Energy Union, Premier Coal and all volunteers who made the event possible. With clear blue skies and a temperature in the mid to low 20s, it was the perfect day.

36, while Dorothy Sullivan and Donna Smith had 35.

Shelley Barker-May 34, Cara Swan, Heather Dabrowski 33 and Nancy Lynn 32 received balls for their efforts.

Cara Swan won two novelties (Nos 2 and 15), with the third going to Annette Atherton on No. 17.

THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers, mulligan format; Saturday, 18-hole stroke event for the Collier Freightlines trophy; Tuesday, 18-hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’ 18-hole stableford, cancer support bring and buy day for Annette Atherton and May Hollins trophy.

WOOREE RIDE: Chloe McIlree leads the pack down the second straight during the state series at Wooree Park in Geraldton.

winning three of her four races in the 11 year old girls. Despite setting the fastest lap and start times of the group, the very wide lane eight was too hard to overcome in the last race in which McIlree put up a good fight but had to settle for second place.

Edward McIlree’s recent improvement in starting form was great to see as he reached the first corner early and did not need to overtake the usual crowd.

McIlree worked hard in the final, setting his best times and was rewarded with second place.

Mya Nelson put in a top effort in the nine year old girls, getting super quick start times and finishing second in every race, just fractions of a second behind the leader.

Fletcher-John Wheeler was looking to be a serious contender in the eight year old boys class, getting into fifth overall in the field of 26, before entering the semi-finals.

As he flew around the track in second it seemed he would make the final, but unfortunately a slipped pedal on the last straight cost him precious time and positions ending his day.

Harrison McIlree reached the final in the tough nine year old boys group.

McIlree tried his best all day, however, starting from the outside in the final, he dropped to the rear from the first corner and it was too much to recover.

Parent Trevor Gale said the Collie team did such a good job and every rider deserved a special mention.

“The entire team put in maximum effort, showed extraordinary skills, great sportsmanship and cheered on their friends like champions,” Gale said.

Dunsborough wins UGLS Classic in Collie BOWLS THE UGLS Classic was played at Collie Bowling Club last Wednesday and Thursday.

Twenty-five teams from around the state competed, including teams from the

Goldfields, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West.

A game of fours followed by two games of pairs and another game of fours took place on Wednesday. Dunsborough won the day with 12, plus 33.

Yarloop came in second with

10, plus 14, and third was G Whyatt’s team with 10, plus 10. On Thursday, the winning team was skippered by Brian Bass with 12 plus 37.

G. Giblett skippered the second placed team, with 9, plus 30. Busselton came in third.

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SUPPORT: Kolbee Fleay is supported by Adam Bignell and Jack Davidson in last Sunday's league clash.

PRESSURE: Reeve Gooch applied the presssure on his Bunbury opponent during the reserves game.

Impressive Bullies crush Eagles FOOTBALL ROD SALMERI

THE undefeated Bunbury flexed its muscles over the Collie Eagles in the league football match at Payne Park last Sunday afternoon.

The Bulldogs exerted their dominance from the very first bounce in an impressive display of football that the Eagles were unable to curtail.

It was evident in the first quarter that the Bulldogs’ slick ball movement had the younger Collie under imminent threat.

Prime movers Jesse Gribble, Dylan Heasman and Scott Doncon were tearing the game apart early with their speed and versatility in the forward half.

The onslaught had the Collie back line under early fire as a multitude of goal scorers hit the scoreboard to ensure Bunbury were 5.3 (33) at the first change to Collie’s 1.2 (8), a threatening 27-point lead.

Coach Kade East was thrilled to have the class of Matt Michael return to the Eagles team.

However, he had to quickly

move him from attack, into defence, in an attempt to combat the rampaging Bulldogs.

Adam Bignell, Shaquille McKenzie and Liam Reuben were superb and dug deep to provide the Collie forward line with some supply.

Gutsy young guns Jack Davidson, Keiren Escott and Billy Bebbington repeatedly attacked the ball, trying in earnest to gain possession for Collie.

However, the running capacity and defensive pressure of the Bulldogs meant the Eagles often appeared to be completely outnumbered across the field.

When the Eagles did gain possession the relentless Bulldog pressure on the ball carrier resulted in many turnovers and ineffective disposals.

An abundance of tall, mobile forwards and midfielders rotated through the Bunbury 50 metre arc, creating chaos for the Collie defenders as they were stretched far and wide by a very talented opposition.

The Eagles back line of Trent Tanner, Logan Giblett, Jack Mounsey and Sam Salmeri had

no respite from the continuous Bulldog onslaught, and as a result the Eagles were unable to mount any form of successful counter attack.

Jethro Barraclough and the Partridge brothers were extremely busy for Bunbury.

The constant supply of football into the Bulldog forward line ensured the Collie defenders were reactive and under constant siege from a number of opposition opponents willing to run forward and score, often from outside the 50 metre arc.

Young Bulldog pup Fraser Gilchrist kicked three goals on debut with Farrant, Longbottom and Heasman all relishing the opportunity to score multiple goals.

As the game unfolded, Luke Abbott was impressive when moved into attack by East, and he fought hard to bring down a number of strong marks in Collie’s forward line that resulted in goals.

Jayce Fontana and Javan McKenzie battled hard to win their marking contests and convert when possible. They were

well supported by young rookies Misha Gibson and Robbie Chitty who had limited opportunity to find space and create against such potent opposition.

Declan Hoy-Moroney, Sam Russell and Kolbee Fleay worked hard to support the outstanding efforts of the ageless Adam Bignell all over the ground.

Paul Rinder showed incredible levels of stamina to ruck unchanged all day, and continually present as a key marking target up until the final siren sounded.

The end result was not a happy one for Collie as Bunbury scored 19.12 (126) in a dominant display against the Eagles 7.2 (44).

With the forthcoming game away from home against Augusta Margaret River this coming Saturday, East and his leadership group have the unenviable task of ensuring the young Collie footballers remain positive, train hard and answer the challenge to ensure all the Collie footballing mums get an early Mother’s Day surprise from their local team.

RESULTS League: Bunbury 19.12 (126) to Eagles 7.2 (44) Goals: Luke Abbott (3), Adam Bignell (2), Jack Davidson, Kolbee Fleay.

Better players: Adam Bignell, Paul Rinder, Shaquille McKenzie, Liam Reuben, Kolbee Fleay, Sam Russell.

Reserves: Bunbury 13.9 (87) to Eagles 4.4 (28) Goals: Levi Rohan (2), Brandon Broomhead, Rory Bebbington.

Better players: Reeve Gooch, Rory Bebbington, Fraser Hislop, Matt Blackford, Kauri Jack-Tui, Levi Rohan.

Colts: Bunbury 22.10 (142) to Eagles 3.7 (25) Goals: Seth Rushton, Bevan Stone, Sheymus Carter.

Better players: Joshua Elliott, Hayden Mears, Seth Rushton, Robert Chitty, Jye Smith, Jake Pitchers.

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PERTH-based rider Oli Stenning finished well in front of second placegetter John Carter in the 79th running of the Mining and Energy Union Tom Lowry Memorial cycle race last Saturday.

Stenning went with an early breakaway and was not headed, allowing him to win the main event.

Numbers were down slightly from last year but the competitiveness of the riders was still very high with fast-finishing bunch sprints in all grades.

The main race started at a fast pace, with riders leaving the Collie Southwest Motorplex to head out for two laps of the 61 kilometre circuit past McAlinden and back.

By the time they reached the turn point for the first time, two riders, including Stenning, had established a 30-second break on the rest of the field.

This lead was maintained as they came through the start/finish line to receive the bell for their last lap.

When the leaders turned from Powerhouse Road onto McAlinden Road, Stenning started to increase his lead over the rest of the field with his breakaway companion now back with the main bunch.

At the McAlinden turn point with 31 kilometres to go, Stenning had a two-minute lead, with the main bunch unable to organise any sort of chase at this point in the race.

As Stenning turned onto Powerhouse Road, he had increased his

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lead to two and a half minutes.

With only five kilometres to go, all Stenning had to do was maintain his effort.

As the main bunch entered the motorplex, John Carter launched himself in front of the bunch to try and catch Stenning.

Stenning crossed the finish line well ahead of the fast-chasing Carter who managed to hang on for second place.

There was a bunch sprint for the minor placing with Sam Welsh in third place and Quintin Stevens in fourth place.

In the other grades, sponsored

by Premier Coal, winners were A grade women Savanah Coupland, B SALUTE: The winner of the Tom Lowry Memorial, Oli grade women Makenzie Coupland. Stenning, salutes the crowd as he crosses the finish line.

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