Collie River Valley Bulletin, April 21 by Collie River Valley Bulletin

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Diverse toilets across town

SIGNAGE for ‘unisex’ toilets in Collie is being changed to “all gender”. Page 2.

Disc golf course opens Const. Bunny’s Collie deliveries

COLLIE PCYC staff teamed up with local police to deliver Easter eggs last week. Page 7.

Youth Week celebration

YOUTH organisations and the Shire of Collie staged a festival to celebrate Youth Week. Pages 3 and 17.

Lily Sparks and Ruby-Rose Rikihana were among the first locals to play the new disc golf course at Lions Park after it opened last Thursday. Story page 5.

Former president’s heated pool advice:

Just don’t do it! FORMER shire president Wayne Sanford believes Collie cannot afford a heated indoor pool. Mr Sanford said building a heated pool had come up on a number of occasions over the years but the outcome had been the same. Collie simply could not afford it. Addressing the Collie Shire Council electors’ meeting last week he said he would “love to have a heated pool” but the economics did not stack up. Mr Sanford said he had kept up with shire

issues since his retirement from council and could see that finance continued to be constrained. A heated pool would add substantially more pressure on finances. He said capital costs were substantial but that it was the on-going running costs which were of most concern. “I can see a 15 percent rate increase needed to pay for annual running costs,” he said. Mr Sanford said it was not a one off cost. “That 15 percent stays there forever, and it compounds each year.”

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Although he had been unable to attend the public meeting, held after council had been petitioned, he said that 100 people - the attendance at the meeting - “doesn’t represent the community”. Mr Sanford said that the building costs had increased since the project was first considered. In addition to this the council had also been hamstrung by COVID-19 which resulted in a rates freeze for a year. Continued on page 2.

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Easter visitors galore Camping and murals a hit with tourists COLLIE was packed with visitors last weekend, with available accommodation booked out well in advance of the Easter long weekend. “There have been a lot more people staying in town over Easter, instead of day trippers which Collie saw an influx of last year,” said Coalfields Museum co-ordinator Tom Reardon. He said the museum had 137 visitors during the fourday weekend. Positive accommodation bookings were noted by Collie Ridge Motel manager James

Clarke who said “the motel had been fully booked for two months”. The good number of visitors was further confirmed by Collie Visitor Centre (CVC) manager Janine Page. She said the busiest day was Saturday, with over 200 visitors coming through the centre’s door. “They are mostly coming to see the murals and camping,” Ms Page said. The CVC has also had a few interstate and international visitors, with people coming from as far away as Sweden,

the United Kingdom and Ireland to see the town. Collie River Valley Tourist Park owner Patrick Honeywill said his guests had come not only from all over WA but also from Queensland and Victoria. A spokesperson from the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions said there are 120 camping sites within the Collie region and all these were fully booked in advance of Easter. These included Wellington National Park favourites Honeymoon Pool and Potters Gorge, and Lake Kepwari.

Record firewood sales FIREWOOD was a hot commodity over the Easter long weekend for campers looking to enjoy a campfire. Local business Mumballup Organics sold a record amount of bagged firewood over the four days of the break.

Owner Mark Tilbrook sold seven pallets of 18kg bagged firewood at the Ampol service station. “There’s 36 bags per pallet so over 250 bags of firewood just there alone, not including other shops like Henderson Hardware,” Mr Tilbrook said.

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He added that the council could not proceed with the project without rescinding its motion not to do so. Also attending the meeting was pool proponent Beth Peters who asked council to rescind the motion and not to reallocate the $1.8 million which the State Government had provided to the project. Council was also asked about the cost of the feasibility study for the pool. Development services director Matt Young said a detailed assessment of the project, with detailed designs, cost $41, 210. Mrs Peters also asked coun-

cil to consider holding a referendum on the proposal, adding that “if people say they don’t want it, then we’ll have to accept it.” Those at the meeting were told that the council was, before taking any other action, committed to reviewing the project in line with assurances provided at the public meeting. Staff would provide an update to council which would include looking at the Collie Heated Indoor Pool Supporters (CHIPS) preferred option for a 25 metre pool with a minimum of three lanes and a program pool to the side.

DIVERSITY: Collie Suicide Prevention Network member Leonie Scoffern opens the door to the all-gender toilets at Soldiers’ Park.

Diverse all-gender toilets across town SIGNAGE for Shire of Collie “unisex”’ toilets is being changed to “all gender”. Twenty toilets will be changed as part of the rebranding in coming weeks. Toilets at Central Park and Soldiers’ Park have already been changed. Collie Suicide Prevention Network member Leonie Scoffern said Collie was the first regional centre in Western Australia to make these changes. “The inclusion of diverse public toilets in town is welcomed by local gender-diverse people,” Mrs Scoffern said. “Unisex refers to two genders, male and female, so it will make those who do not identify as either, feel more comfortable.” Data obtained from Beyond Blue indicates that 16 percent

of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) people between 16 and 27 years of age have attempted suicide and 33 percent have self-harmed. Around three in every four transgender young people have experienced anxiety or depression. Four out of five have engaged in self-harm and 48 percent have attempted suicide. “I hope the transition to a more modern way of thinking about gender and sexual identity will start the conversation in other towns.” Mrs Scoffern said she expects some initial backlash from the wider community. “By doing this, Collie will be seen as a more inclusive community which embraces everyone, no matter their gender,” Mrs Scoffern said.

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$50,000 copper theft

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Incidents co-incide with metal's price rise A SPATE of copper thefts has followed an increase in the metal’s price. Over $50,000 worth of copper was stolen from Muja Power Station last month. The theft coincided with the copper price hitting a worldwide record high the same month. The thieves brazenly used a power saw to cut a locked gate before backing into the mine. They then used a forklift to load the

copper onto the back of a vehicle before leaving the premises. The Muja theft was followed by the theft of some 200 metres of copper cable from Griffin Coal. Police could not confirm the value of the stolen copper. Snr Sgt Mark Smith said the thieves appeared to have “intimate knowledge” of the area. “These people are quite well organised

and planned well. They are not opportunistic,” Snr Sgt Smith said. An investigation into the theft is ongoing and police are awaiting results from forensics. “Theft of copper is becoming quite widespread and is costing businesses large amounts of money to replace the copper and repair the damage.” A section of copper pipe was also stolen from Riverview Residence in February.

Out-of-town purchases

COLLIE Shire Council staff have justified two purchases made from out of town suppliers. In response to questions from Cr Joe Italiano, staff reported to council’s last meeting that they had used Bunbury Mowers and Bunnings in compliance with the shire purchasing policy. The policy allows for up to a 10 percent bias for local suppliers.

Snr Sgt Smith said copper is also being stolen from new housing estates and is a widespread problem. Police are looking for anyone who may have information about any of the copper thefts. “People are welcome to make anonymous calls with information,” Snr Sgt Smith said. Police can be contacted on 9734 6333 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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SKILLS: Luca Miﬄing shows off his table tennis skills during Collie’s Youth Week event.

Youth Week celebration YOUTH oriented organisations and the Shire of Collie staged a festival at Central Park last week to celebrate Youth Week. This year’s festival theme was “courage to change” and several organisations, including Suicide Prevention Network and Headspace, were on hand to discuss issues impacting young people.

There was also a range of free activities set up for attendees to participate in. These included parkour, basketball, disc golf, table tennis and an escape room. A free barbecue was a hit with families. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said young people have a significant role to play in our community.

“Having worked with teenagers in schools for many years, I know how important it is to engage with and empower our youth to develop the courage to change,” Mrs Hanns said. The shire received a grant from the State Government to hold the Youth Week event. More photos on page 17.

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Good bloke Terry Jones farewelled OBITUARY Terry Jones October 23, 1938 – April 1, 2022

A GOOD bloke, much loved by his family and friends, was farewelled last week. Terry Jones, who loved fishing, camping and his work, was 83 years old. He was born on October 23, 1938, to Win and Mev Jones, the third of their four children. He was a mischievous child, usually led on by his older sister. In young adulthood, Terry was a valued member of the Collie Rowing Club, representing it in many regattas. Terry began his working life as an apprentice electrician at R. and L. Butcher and graduated with excellent results. He later worked as a foreman at Dorsett Motors. Marriage to Lesley Loxton, in April 1962, was followed by relocation to Wundowie to further Terry’s experience in heavy machinery. While there, he began volunteering with the local volunteer fire brigade and completing a stint as the club’s secretary. In 1968, Lesley and Terry packed their two young children into an XP Falcon and caravan and embarked on their first big family adventure, travelling around Australia. During this time Terry worked for periods in Geraldton, Kununurra, Darwin and Towns-

ville, gaining further heavy machinery experience. The family returned to settle in Collie in 1970 and welcomed their third child in 1971. Terry quickly gained employment with R. and N. Palmer and then progressed to work at Griffin Coal as shift engineer until his retirement in 1994. He was a well liked and respected colleague and employee. Terry Jones was an industrious and practical man who could turn his hand to almost any task as long as it did not involve computers or mobile phones. He kept working on various tasks for others and himself long after retiring, finally giving up the tools when he turned 80. When his eldest son, Dean, took up cycling in the early 70s, Terry became involved in the Collie Cycling Club and the entire family spent time at velodrome and road cycling events all around the state. The extended Jones and Loxton families spent many occasions and holidays together on camping and fishing trips which provided a wonderful legacy of memories for everyone. Terry spent his last few months in declining health and passed away on April 1, 2022. His love of adventure and travel, guidance and cheerful nature will be missed by all, but especially by wife, Lesley, his three children, Dean, Tracey and Grant, their partners and his three grandchildren.

Sweetest good standing reward AMAROO Primary School students were treated to Griffo’s Soft Serve ice creams before the end of the school term. Principal Ben Ratz said the ice creams were a treat to reward students for maintaining their “good standing” throughout the term. The “good standing” is related to the values supported by the school and spoken of as ‘CARS’ – care, achieve, respect, safe.

Term one was all about being safe. “It’s an outstanding achievement, given how turbulent the term has been, that not a single student is missing out,” Mr Ratz said. “Safe is all about being mentally and physically safe, so going through what we have been with COVID gave the students an excellent opportunity to practise that.”

SWEET TREATS: Amaroo Primary School students Quade O’Brien, Jade Murphy and Kaleb Shepherdson after lining up at Griffo’s Soft Serve window for their ice cream.

Winter wood shortage is predicted

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Holiday fun with Eddie

EDDIE on the Road (EOTR) visited Roche Park Recreation Centre during the first week of the school holidays. Twenty-five children, of varying ages, participated in icebreaker activities, led by EOTR camp leaders, before an Easter egg hunt. They also enjoyed sporty games, such as the popular Farmer Sam, crafts and mega balls. They also played with slime, jelly and spaghetti and had their faces painted. Camp manager Xavier Mitchell said it was rewarding to add to Collie’s holiday programs. “We want to give kids a holiday experience that they would not normally have,” Mr Mitchell said. The day camp will be back in September and organisers are eager to get teenagers and the PCYC involved. The fun-filled Edmund Rice Camps’ EOTR program allows a diverse set of children to take part in free school holiday activities for a full day.

HOLIDAY JOY: Eddie on the Road attendee Frederik Mellegers loved the recreational activities on offer at the day camp.

LABOUR issues could lead to a shortage of firewood for pensioners this winter. This is the opinion of local firewood supplier Mark Tilbrook who has been unable to get his contracted supply of firewood from Forest Products Commission (FPC). His company, Mumballup Organics, which has a contract for the supply of wood with FPC has been unable to get its allocation of wood in recent months. “We didn’t get any of our allocation of wood for March and only half our allocations in January and February,” Mr Tilbrook said. He said firewood could become a luxury as the temperature drops. “Most people in Collie have a wood fire, at least 95 percent of homes,” he said. “Collie is a high demand town for us, right in our heartland. “We are definitely going to run out of firewood by mid-winter and that is going to be tough for pensioners who can’t go out and cut their own wood.” Mr Tilbrook said that with rising power costs, it’s not just a matter of turning on the heater for some people.

“They will have to face sitting at home in a cold house or putting food on the table.” He said some of his regular customers are trying to stock up now, but he will not be able to keep up with demand. “My customers are really worried.” Mr Tilbrook anticipates a lot of people putting in split system air conditioners or gas heaters if they can get them installed in time.

Disc golf opens

A NINE-HOLE par-three disc golf course at Lions Park was open to players last Thursday. The course is the first built in the South West and one of only 65 in Australia. RAD Creations course creator Chris Finn said disc golf is gaining in popularity every year. He said the discs are similar to a frisbee but are designed to fly further. Discs are available for hire through the shire and Collie Visitor Centre. South32 Worsley Alumina provided $30,000 to build of the course.

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New arrival

ELIZABETH Giblett and Bailey Moloney are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son, Ziggy James Moloney. Ziggy was born at Bunbury Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 24, weighing in at 6 pounds and 8 ounces, or 2,960grams.

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Owner Caris Lenaghan said the largest transaction was nearly $2000, with over 19,000 containers. “Members of the public, including community groups, sports clubs, charities and small businesses have been bringing in containers,” Mrs Lenaghan said.

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A PROJECT aimed at improving local emergency management arrangements in the Shire of Collie has been impeded by a lack of community response. The project needs local input to ensure planning takes into account any unique conditions and needs. The survey received no returns, and three public workshops attracted a total of just six people, three of whom were shire staff. Comments made on the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s facebook page indicate locals had no knowledge of the survey’s existence. Here are some of the comments, as posted: Katrina Ness: Honestly didn’t even know about this. Were the meetings held in the day? Pam Anderson: I would have thought that a survey like this

would be aimed at a targeted group/s. Such as SES, govt agencies, insurance groups, etc. John Borlini: What's the point of engaging the Collie public when the Collie Shire on at least three times have asked the question about an indoor pool requirement and the public have on three occasions said they want one and council have done their best to get rid of the idea of council building one. Or, they thought they had and here they are complaining that people of Collie wont engage themselves in a survey on our emergency needs. How bloody hypocritical are they. Mark Seaton: Firstly, I don’t know how they attempted to engage the public, because I never heard anything about it. Secondly, I would have thought a disaster plan is something outside the scope of Joe public and this would be the very reason that a government is elected.

New lights for the recreation ground NEW lights will be installed at the Collie Recreation Ground following the acceptance by Collie Shire Council of a tender from Stiles Electrical and Communication Services. A State Government grant of $400,000 will fund the lights. The new lights will be a big improvement on the current set-up, providing 150 lux, the recommended standard

to ensure contemporary spectator viewing expectations are met. The grant will be administered through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSCI). The DLGSCI regional manager said the new lights will benefit the region for many years to come and be in

the top echelon of lighting at clubs in the region. Council’s director of technical services, Rick Miller, said 15 companies had downloaded or obtained the tender documents, with three submissions received. A local contractor asked for and was supplied with documentation, but decided not to make a submission.

At the electors' meeting

QUESTIONS about the Coalfields Museum, the 125 year celebration, oral histories, Friends of the River projects, dual seating around town and the indoor heated pool were all at the annual meeting of Collie Shire Council electors last

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Urgent need seen for new museum site COALFIELDS Museum is desperately in need of a new site. Committee members asked questions at the electors’ annual general meeting about progress on plans for a new site. Kevin Massara wanted to know if the former army drill hall site, now occupied by Forest Products, was to be handed over to the shire. “Is the shire going to help secure the land?” he asked. “For three years, we’ve been trying to get this going. “The committee agreed to operate the museum, but we are running out of room; we are getting artefacts coming in every day of the week and there is nowhere to store them. “We tell the mining, timber and public stories, and Synergy has offered items to the museum which would preserve the energy history. “They are big items which will need space to be displayed properly.”

Mr Massara said the current site simply was not suitable. “There is no air conditioning, it is very noisy because of traffic, there are no public toilet facilities and nowhere to make a cup of tea. “The first plan was to build on the current site, but we were told there would need to be a two-year break, and artefacts would have to be stored elsewhere. “Then a site was suggested, in 2020, but it was too small with bad access. “We looked at a site behind the RSL Hall, but we were told there might be another plan for the area.” His remarks were supported by Alan Wade, who said the museum had produced over a number of years, a research centre, and there has been a rapid expansion of the collection. “We need an adequate building to properly house the collection,” he said.

Path reconstruction urged THE dual use path between Evans Street and Palmer Road is in need of reconstruction. This was said by former shire president Wayne Sanford who proposed a motion that the path, along with the section along Evans Street be considered in the 202223 budget deliberations. “The path network is fantastic, the council has done a really good job around town, and it is good to see visitors enjoying the paths,” Mr Sanford said.

“However, the older paths are poorly maintained, for instance the Lynn Street river walk and the section between Evans Street and Palmer Road on the northern side of Ewington bridge. “I have seen people getting off their bikes and pushing them, and mums pushing prams having difficulty. It is in a state of disrepair.” Mr Sanford said he is pleased to see the work done on Preston Bridge, the Venn Street weir and Roberts Rocks redevelopment.

Friends of River’s projects FRIENDS of the River group member Geoff Wilks thanked council for its help with projects undertaken throughout the year, and asked for further help. “We have three projects coming up, the water tank in Atkinson Street, the log in timber park, and cleaning up and revegetating the river bank, all tourist things

people like to have a look at,” Mr Wilks said. “South 32 is coming in on Thursday to tidy up from the skate park to East End bridge. They have been a big help, and that has been ongoing.” Mr Wilks also said there is a need for more seating around town.

125 year celebrations plans WHAT celebrations have been planned for the 125th anniversary of Collie’s gazettal as a townsite? This question was asked by Coalfields Museum co-ordinator Tom Reardon during the annual meeting of electors. “We as the museum committee are organising two major events for the town,” Mr Reardon said.

“I see in the financial report that $100,000 has been allocated by council and I am asking where that will be spent?” Shire president Sarah Stanley said the money had been handed to the Just Transition group. The group will be engaging a facilitator to co-ordinate events during the year.

EASTER DELIVERIES: Collie PCYC manager Linda Gallagher and Snr Const Lyn Lee helped Constable E. Bunny deliver Easter eggs to children and families.

Const. Bunny’s Collie deliveries COLLIE PCYC staff teamed up with local police to deliver Easter eggs to over 100 children last week. This is the fourth year the police and PCYC have teamed up to make the deliveries. PCYC manager Linda Gal-

lagher said it had become a very popular event. “It’s great to be able to give back and share smiles and chocolate during these tough and uncertain times,” Ms Gallagher said. Local police work with the PCYC to create and foster re-

lationships with vulnerable children. Easter eggs were donated by members of the community and local businesses. Funding from the State Government endorsed safeSPACE program also contributed.

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Second hand remarks on Anzac service decision I HAVE received many negative comments albeit second hand about my decision to not hold a town Anzac service. This decision is not made easily so I will try and put it into perspective. Firstly, I need to start the process not much later than week one of March, a lot of planning has to be carried out to run Anzac Day. I had my list of invites prepared and printed when Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions started which have at its core the prohibition of any event with more than 500 attending indoors or outdoors. Omicron cases were skyrocketing with some doubt on when a “peak” would occur. Collie continues to have many cases and vaccinations only lessen the impact. My primary concern was and still is to protect those members of the community who would be classed as at risk, many of whom would attend Anzac services. One of the prominent criticisms is “they can hold a footy match so why can’t they go ahead with Anzac Day”. It seems these critics have no grasp of the fact the organisers of footy matches sell tickets which identify the supporter

and exactly where they are seated thus enabling COVID outbreaks to be quickly sorted out and notifications sent. Anzac Day in Collie is not ticketed and I would not be able to begin to work out who was there and where they stood. We will hold a dawn service and an 11am service but unfortunately this will be limited to RSL members and families and some invited guests and will be conducted at the RSL premises. Collie Community Radio will broadcast a driveway dawn service and I encourage those who want to commemorate the fallen take up this option. In addition, I also encourage the community to lay a floral tribute at the Soldiers’ Park cenotaph in their own time. I do not apologise for my decision as I believe I had no choice. COVID-19 is real, it is in our town and it can infect any of us without notice. Rather than post your negative comments on social media, ring me on 0438820703 and I will try and answer your concerns. - Gary Benton President, Collie-Cardiff RSL Sub Branch

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Reflect on Anzac Day

IN THE lead up to Anzac Day this weekend, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Collie-Cardiff RSL for the outstanding work they do to honour our fallen and returned service people. Their members have organised Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other special commemorations in Collie for decades. This year, they’re doing a scaled-back service that is not open to the public. RSLWA earlier this year called for this due to the uncertain nature of COVID. Our RSL branch has followed that advice. I for one would rather miss this year’s Collie Anzac Day service if that’s what our RSL has decided to do. There are other ways we can commemorate Anzac Day and I look forward to a return to normal services next year (COVID willing of course). Anzac Day provides a time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in this amazing country. No matter how big or small the service is, whether it’s at home in your driveway, interstate or overseas, the important part is that we reflect on what Anzac Day means. Last week, the Shire of Collie ran their Youth Week celebrations. It was a fantastic day in Central Park, with lots of things for local youth to see and do. The Youth Week event was made possible by a grant from the State government. I would like to thank the Shire of Collie staff who put the event together. Speaking of youth, I recently put out a call for young people aged 15 to 24 to apply for the opportunity to be involved in Youth Parliament (YP). YP is run by YMCA in conjunction with parliamentary staff to educate young people about our democracy and how parliament works. Congratulations to Collie resident Ebony Whitney who will represent the electorate of Collie-Preston in Youth Parliament. FINALLY, I would like to send my best wishes to Elysia Harverson, her husband Josh and baby Nava. Elysia and I worked together when I was a councillor at the Shire of Collie. I have a lot of respect for Elysia who always showed she had the community’s best interests at heart. I was saddened to hear about her health battle and I have extended my support to her and the family in any capacity. If you’re reading this Elysia, as I’m sure you are, I wish you all the best for the challenges you have ahead.

IF I hear “I’m hungryyyyyyy” one more time, I may explode. Actual rage-induced, spontaneous self-combustion. I’m sure of it. On the Friday before the school holiday break - like most people in Collie of late - my little family went into isolation. My daughter was a close contact on her last day of school, which meant a week of home life for her and, subsequently, us. Great start to the school holidays! It was the first time since the pandemic’s initial lockdowns that we’ve been confined to our home. How has it been, you might ask? Hell. Torturous. Boring. Teeth-grindingly tedious. I firmly believe that whoever devised the whole isolation concept, did not fully take into consideration the effect it would have on parents with little kids. All they do is eat. Like, all the time. I open my eyes at 5.30am and my daughter is at my bedroom door whining, “Mummmmyyyyyy, can I have something to eat?” So I drag myself out of bed, I feed both of my children, manage to clean up the kitchen, the baby, the highchair, the floor under the highchair and the floor within a baby’s-throwing-arm-radius of the highchair. I put the cloth and sanitiser away and then precisely 10 minutes later: “Mummmmyyyyyy, can I have XYZ?” Deep breathing. I explain that she has just had breakfast; she keeps badgering. I offer more breakfast. She keeps badgering. Deep breathing. I give in and tell her to just get what she wants because my brain is fried already (it’s 6.37am). She merrily skips to the pantry, grabs whatever it is inside it that she so desperately needs and plonks herself in front of Nick Jr (that’s a cartoon TV station, not another one of my children). Then the baby starts crying because he wants what his sister has. Deep breathing. So out comes the high chair, in the baby goes, and of course he’s not actually hungry, so he goes about using his strawberries for throwing practice. All over my white walls and white tiles. Deep breathing. This delightful cycle continues for the rest of the day. And every day after. I even thought I’d outsmart them and make them lunch boxes the night before so all their food for the day was nicely prepped and ready to go. They ate it all within an hour. So, as “iso” has ended, if you see me perusing the aisles of the local supermarkets, don't be alarmed if I’m in a daze, deep breathing. I’m just restocking my fridge and pantry for the tiny humans that are eating us out of house and home. Just don't get too close - I might explode.

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Full hand On the weekend, a visitor to the Museum asked if there was any information about his relatives, name of Ashenden. Worked in the railways. Oh, and in the mines. and also worked for the Forestry Department for a while, the timber industry, and the SEC. The museum person on duty said: "Tell me he also worked for the water supply, and you will have a full hand." Oh, yeah, he did actually, for a while”. He said it had been difficult to get information about him. A quick bit of research revealed the grandfather had played cricket, tennis and baseball, was the president of the Collie Primary School P and C, active in union affairs, and also the masons. He lived for a while in Raymond Street, and spoke up at a council meeting when Amalgamated Collieries planned to have an open cut mine near Raymond Street. The visitor's mum, Lois, started at the Collie hospital at the age of 15, and became the State's youngest trainee nurse at the age of 16. A mute point A moot point is one which can be thrown up in debate as being about a fact that isn’t relevant to the matter under discussion. A mute point happens when technology fails miserably, as happened at the recent council meeting - and the one before as well, when people trying to “zoom” into the meeting were left speechless - problems with the mute button. These then spread to the microphones used around the table, and it seemed the democratic right to be heard was falling by the wayside. The mikes did come back, but the “zoom” continued to be a problem.

People, places and contributions to Collie life

Swim is Danielle’s ‘soulmate’ People: AMY DOROZENKO

DANIELLE Pesci is known for her swimming, her personal training and her aqua aerobics classes. She describes swimming as a “soulmate”, or a “best mate”, something that has been there for her since she got into the pool at the age of 10. Now 38, Danielle is about to compete in the Australian Masters Games in Perth, and is hoping to bring home a medal in each of her nine events. “In year six, I was thrown into a swimming carnival and I won the race,” Danielle said. “So, the coach at the time, the late Robert Simms, called my family in and said I had to join the swimming club.” Within two years, Danielle was swimming at state level, becoming the top country swimmer at meets for the following few years. “Eventually it took its toll and I stopped when I was 19,” Danielle said. “It’s just one of those things where you want to go and have a social life.” During her teens, she appeared in the Collie Mail almost weekly for her swimming achievements, and won several medals. Her record for 12 year old girls’ 50 metre freestyle, which she broke in 1996, still stands today. “My daughter, Annabelle, might break that one which will be really good,” Danielle said. Through swimming, Danielle made lots of friends, some of whom she still keeps in touch with, through Masters swimming. Between the ages of 19 and 28, Danielle did not swim competitively. Instead, she used swimming as a form of exercise, and to regain her physique after giving birth to four children. “I felt something was missing and that was it,” Danielle said. “Swimming has always

been something that I come back to no matter what I do.” After having her fourth child, she knew that would be her last and so she started swimming for Bunbury Masters. “I thought to myself, I’m going to have a really good crack at swimming and break all the records there.” She has one state record so far, and is working on more, wanting to get the trifecta of 50 metre, 100 metre and 200 metre breaststroke. “I am only a few seconds away from each one.” Danielle is finding it difficult to train with the Collie Pool not being open so is travelling to Donnybrook once a week and is spending a lot of time in the gym to keep up her strength. “I’m doing a lot of cardio with a kettlebell,

HEALTHY: Danielle has embedded herself within Collie’s fitness community.

EARLY STARTER: Danielle, in 1986, was already a lover of the pool.

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Mum’s asked me to hand out invitations to my sister’s surprise birthday party next month. I’m starting to feel like she’s the favourite twin.

COMFORTABLE: Danielle has always felt comfortable in and around the swimming pool.

bodyweight exercises and rowing,” Danielle said. Being around other swimmers too helps keep Danielle’s motivation up, with their love of swimming and passion for it, rubbing off on her. “I knew there was Masters swimming, which I had thought about for a couple of years,” Danielle said. “They came to the Collie pool for a session because the Bunbury pool was shut and I joined the session then joined the club.” Now that Danielle is living in Collie again, after three years away, she wants to get back into swim coaching and share her experience with others. Danielle has not had any major injuries and has remained in good physical condition thanks to regular chiropractic appointments and massage. “I know when my body needs a rest and I don’t push myself where I do need to go to physio. “Being a personal trainer, I know what my body needs to do and how it needs to do it.” Besides swimming, Danielle has been working at Plus Fitness 24/7 Collie gym as a personal trainer. She also works with the elderly on Monday mornings at the Senior Citizens’ centre. “I had a lady come up to me and said ‘I love coming to your class because it just sets me up for the rest of the week, physically and mentally’.” Recently, she has been teaching teens at the gym on warm up and cool down procedures, and basic techniques. Whatever Danielle does in life, she knows swimming will always be a major part of it.

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tion at Muja when he was called up for National Service in 1968.

He was killed in action on April 4, 1969, at Long Khan Province, South Vietnam, aged 21. James White is buried in the Collie Cemetery.

SALUTING THEIR SERVICE

Contributor: GRAHAME OLD THE Vietnam war was the most controversial in Australian history since the conscription controversy of the first world war. National Service, a ballot system of conscription, was introduced in 1964. Young men suddenly found themselves in uniform and many served in Vietnam. There were many protests against the war. Many draft resisters and conscientious objectors were fined or jailed. Many servicemen met a hostile reception on their return home. A total of 521 Australians were killed during the war and more than 3,000 were wounded. It was the first war where deceased soldiers were returned home to be buried by their loved ones. One hundred and ten Collie boys served with distinction during the war, two of those boys, sadly, were killed in action. They were Lance Corporal, third Cavalry Regiment, Keith Ivan Dewar, Private James Mungo Thomas White of the fifth battalion RAR. Keith Dewar was born in Collie on October 14, 1947. Listed next of kin was his father, Henry Dewar of Clifton Street. Keith was working as a clerk in the PMG Dept, Perth, when he was called up for National Service in 1968.

Sgt Francis Cashmore MG MID

Pte James White Two Collie boys were awarded medals for displaying gallant and distinguished conduct during the war. They were Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant James Buchanan, DFC, and army Sergeant Francis (Frank) Carr Cashmore, MG MID.

James Buchanan was born in Collie in 1943. His listed next of kin was his father James Buchanan (snr). The family lived at Buckingham Mill, Collie. He was educated at the Collie Christian Brothers College and the Collie High School.

He was killed in action in a landmine explosion on June 24, 1969, in Phuoc Toy Province, South Vietnam, aged 21. He is buried in the Collie Cemetery. James (Jimmy) White was in born in Collie on September 10, 1947. His listed next of kin was his father, Jim White of Cardiff. James was working in construc-

The citation read; “On December 4, 1970, in the U-Minh Forest he was engaged in the medical evacuation of a wounded crew member from a South Vietnamese Government patrol boat when the group came under heavy attack. Realising that the boat with which he was operating was disabled and drifting towards the enemy held shore, Lieut Buchanan hooked the skids of his aircraft onto the boat’s superstructure and towed it to a safe area, although he was still receiving heavy automatic weapons and 82mm mortar fire. Lieut Buchanan’s coolness, determination and courage under fire, which enabled his mission to be successfully completed, are cited as being in the highest tradition of the Naval service.”

all enlisted into the RAN and all served in Vietnam. Frank Cashmore was born in England in 1942 and raised in Collie. Frank enlisted into the army in 1959 and after training was posted to RAINF. He served with the second battalion RAR during the Malaysian conflict and in 1963 was posted to SASR. In 1966 he served with in Borneo. Frank Cashmore served two tours in Vietnam, 1968 and 1971. He was recommended for the Military Medal for bravery and mentioned in despatches. His recommendation for the MM was downgraded to MID due to an award quota system in operation at that time. In 1999 the decision to downgrade the original recommendation was overturned and Sgt Cashmore was awarded the Medal for Gallantry, MG. The citations read: First MID, in 1968 as a Sergeant with the 2nd Special Air Service Squadron, Sgt Cashmore was patrol commander of an ambush party which inflicted a large number of casualties on the enemy

James was working as a bank officer in Collie when he enlisted into the RAN in 1962 as a trainee officer. After training as a helicopter pilot, Lt Buchanan served on both the HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Sydney between 1965 and 1968. In 1970 he was posted to RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam. The RAN Helicopter Flight was attached to the United States 135th Assault Helicopter Company. Lt Buchanan, as senior pilot, flew 800 hours in nine months, was fired at on six occasions and was forced down once with engine failure. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in U-Minh, Vietnam, on December 4, 1970.

LCpl Keith Dewar

In an incident not related to Vietnam, in the early morning of June 3, 1968, the Destroyer USS Frank E Evans collided with the Aircraft Carrier HMAS Melbourne during training operations in the South China Sea. As a result of the collision the Frank E Evans was sliced in two, the bow section sank quickly, with 74 US sailors losing their lives. Lieut Buchanan was on duty on the flight deck of the Melbourne. He was acting as mirror control officer, a device used for assisting in operations in landing and launching fixed wing aircraft, when the collision occurred.

“Second MID, in 1971, again as a Sergeant with the second Special Air Service Squadron, Sgt Cashmore was patrol commander of a 10 man ambush team which inflicted a large number of casualties on the enemy. In addition, vital documents and maps were recovered from a dead enemy commander.”

Lt James Buchanan DFC

Lieut Buchanan assisted in the rigging of scrambling nets and he then went aboard the Evans to help rescue survivors. Lieutenant Buchanan was awarded a Naval Board commendation for Bravery following the Collision. The citation read: “In the darkness it was difficult to avoid stumbling over debris on the decks and Lieut Buchanan cleared a pathway to enable survivors to make their way to the nets from the side of the Melbourne. He then went below decks and assisted US sailors to the upper deck of the ship. He later flew as a helicopter pilot in search and rescue operations”. James Buchanan had three younger brothers, Donald, Kevin and Joseph, who

By the time the last Australian combat personnel were withdrawn from Vietnam, the war had become the longest 20th century conflict in which Australians had participated. It has only recently been surpassed by Australia's long term commitment of combat forces to the war in Afghanistan. The Vietnam War grew from a limited initial commitment of 30 military advisers in 1962 to include a battalion in 1965 and finally in 1966, a task force. At its peak around 8,500 Australian personnel were serving in Vietnam. Some 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam war - 521 were killed and more than 3,000 were wounded. Collie Boys in Vietnam - Remembered Forever at the Collie Cardiff RSL Sub Branch ‘Lest we Forget’

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COLLIE’S Anzac Day arrangements have once again been affected by COVID-19 restrictions. This was confirmed by Collie-Cardiff RSL president Gary Benton this week. There will be a driveway dawn service which will be broadcast by Collie Community Radio and an 11.00am service limited to RSL members and families and some invited guests and be conducted at the RSL premises. Mr Benton said that alternative arrangements had to be made early in March due to the difficulty of restricting numbers at Soldiers' Park for both the dawn service and the 11am main service. The local RSL do not have the manpower to ensure attendance is kept to restricted numbers and to enforce the COVID-19 regulations still in place. “We are cooperating with Collie Community Radio to broadcast the Dawn Service and asking people to stand at the end of their driveways just before 6am ready for this observance. I know those who did this during lockdown found it was very moving,” he said. “That Dawn Service is one we worked on with the radio station to provide a more meaningful early service three years ago, and it has proved to be very well received by the public.

“Collie Community Radio will be at the RSL for the 11am service which will be broadcast live on 101.3fm, as it has been for years to cater for those who could not get to the cenotaph. “This year’s function at the RSL is for members and their families. I hope people understand that, for our service personnel, the main focus on Anzac Day is to remember those we served with who did not return, or who returned maimed, ill or wounded, not to focus on vaccination certificates. “Like RSL branches in other towns, we have been placed in a difficult position, … for instance, Bunbury is holding a ticketed event – you have to book online, and if you don’t have a ticket you don’t get in,” Mr Benton said. “We encourage people to go to Soldiers' Park in their own time, and pay their respects. “We would hope they will still lay wreaths and pause to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. “For our members, Anzac Day is not to glorify war. It is to honour those who were willing to stand up and be counted when it mattered. “We respect that, and we hope the public will respect that we are doing the best we can to keep their memories alive.”

Lest We Forget

Anzac Day is a time to remember and respect all Australians who have served our country. The spirit of Anzac Day highlights the courage, endurance and mateship of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Jodie Hanns MEMBER FOR COLLIE-PRESTON Authorised by J Hanns 76 Forrest Street, Collie WA 6225.

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WHY BUY ME →High ceilings throughout; →Lounge room boasting carpet underfoot, ceiling fan, box air conditioning and cosy log fire; →Kitchen with corner pantry, metters stove, breakfast bar and ample bench and cupboard space; →Dining room featuring gorgeous jarrah boards underfoot; →Games room or storage room; →Queen size master bedroom with lino underfoot; →Single size minor bedroom; →Sleep out; →Four bay powered workshop/tool shed; →50,000 litre rainwater tank; →Chook pens; →Hay shed/stock shed; →Veggie garden area; →Winter creek; →Well; →Various fruit trees including pears, nectarines, mulberries, lemons, oranges and grapefruit.

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PROPERTY FEATURES →Good size weatherboard, fibro and iron home; →Two bedrooms; →High ceilings throughout; →New light fittings; →Spacious lounge room with log fire; →Kitchen/dining room, new gas stove; →New toilet, vanity, bath with overhead shower; →Excellent location close to schools, short drive to the central business district and popular community and tourist facilities.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 52 Ogden Street, Collie Property Type: Rural Bedroom: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Contact: Charles Pinto 9780 0524 or 0419 389 455

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Looking back...

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Contributor: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, April 25, 2002 Body in boot is identified Police did identify the body of a woman found in the boot of a dumped stolen car in Bowelling - 34km east of Collie - as that of missing Busselton woman Carrol Jean Smith, also known a Carrol Jean Coyne.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Minister: Dave Carr, 9734 1361; 0416 784 146. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. 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. Please direct enquiries or outages to Dave Carr.

Funding bonus for local road projects The State Government gave preliminary approval for $118,000 worth of funding for road upgrades in the Collie area on the basis of matching contributions from the Shire.

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

Boost for mobile telephones The Darkan CDMA became operational in April of 2002, providing mobile phone service to Darkan and the area between Wagin and the coast. It also significantly covered the coverage gap along Albany Highway, between the Wagin and Collie coverage areas.

Dons a tougher test for Eagles The Collie Eagles would play 2001's league-level Grand Finalist Donnybrook in Donnybrook in the third round of league fixtures for 2002. The clash promised to be a close one after both teams had easy first round wins.

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.

Iron plant would create 120 jobs Westralia Iron and Steel Corporation's then-proposed Collie pig iron plant would provide about 120 permanent full-time jobs once operating and hundreds more jobs during the construction phase.

Worsley says shutdown result of 'perceived risks' Worsley Alumina did concede that reported health problems did correlate with the introduction of liquor burners at both its own and Alcoa's Wagerup refineries. Worsley did shut down it's liquor burner indefinitely because of the perceived health risk.

CHURCH NOTICES

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. Baptims & 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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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. 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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Classified advertisements can be lodged at: 1B Collie Park Shopping Centre (opposite post office), Steere Street, or by email to: classies@crvbulletin.com Minimum charge is $10 including GST for up to 15 words, then 33 cents a word DEADLINES: Tuesday 4pm (lineage) Monday 1pm (display classifieds)

FOR SALE A1 FIREWOOD: Any size loads. Pensioner discounts. 0404 186 871. FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007 LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007 SHEEP MANURE: $12/100L bag, minimum 10 bags per order. Free delivery to Collie. Call 0417 322 007.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY: April 23, 8.30am. 15 Regent Street. Household, garden, other items.

IN MEMORIAM WOOD (Barbara Ellen): 25.04.2020. Two years since your passing. Remembering you is easy, We do it each and every day, The way you cared and the love you gave, Forever in our hearts. Love always, Tom, Scott, Hazel, Duncan, Ali, Cameron, Lynden, Izzy.

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COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot to help raise funds for community youth programs.

The Shire of Collie is offering a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, community minded individual to join our Community Rangers team. If you want to contribute to our community then this is the job for you. This role oversees local laws relating to community safety, public spaces and animals. The successful candidate will help drive the objectives of educating the community, building positive relationships with stakeholders, encouraging people to be safe and act responsibly. Past experience in a ranger, working with animals, or related, position will be well regarded. If you are someone that is a good communicator and enjoys engaging with people, then we would like you to join our team. A remuneration package based upon Level 4 of the Shire of Collie Enterprise Agreement 2017, clothing allowance and opportunity for up to 18% superannuation will apply. Applicants will need to complete an application form, provide a cover letter and their resume, which can be found on our website www.collie.wa.gov.au . Applicants should read the related job description found on our website to decide if the position matches their skill set. Applications should be addressed to Vicky Carter at hr@collie.wa.gov.au, alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close on the 29th April 2022 at 4.30 pm. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

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Holiday fun There’s still a few days left before school goes back, still time to get out and about on the many walk/ride trails around town. The weather has been kind, and many locals as well as visitors have taken full advantage of it. The library has some activities again this week, and also has a fine range of books and dvds to borrow. 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. Local artist Former local girl Elisha McGuckin has her first full-blown exhibition at the Collie Art Gallery from this Sunday, April 24. The exhibition is named “Argh!

What a Mess!” and mainly features still life found in the home. The art gallery is open from Thursday to Monday each week, from 10am to 4pm. Lowry Memorial Coming up on Saturday, April 30, is the Tom Lowry Memorial cycle race. This is one of the feature races on the Collie Cycle Club calendar and is now held at the Collie Motorplex. Racing starts at 11.30am, with competition for riders through from D grade to A grade. Treasure hunt The museum offers a range of treasure hunts for kids, and admission is free for kids accompanied by a responsible adult. The museum is open daily – yes, including all the Easter holidays – from 9am to 3pm. Riff Raff dancing Riff Raff dancing is on at the PCYC on Monday nights at 7.30.

Just come at 7pm and they will help you brush up your moves. Ring Wendy on 0427 343 828 for more information. Visitor Centre The Collie Visitor Centre has a wide range of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is held each Thursday at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, 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 6.30. The library supplies a selection of games, but attendees are welcome to bring in their favourites 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. On offer is a huge range of second hand items, and almost everything is “make an offer”. 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. COVID restrictions apply, so masks must be worn. Police rangers Police ranger nights have returned at the PCYC, Mondays, 4.30 to 6.30 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 ser-

vice on 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. They are open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organization published in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail. com by 5pm on Fridays, or pop a note in my letter box at 87 Jones Street.

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Baby Beef’s consecutive wins GOLF

KIM Metcalfe came home with a rush to win captain Dean Rakich’s trophy at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. “Baby Beef”, as he is affectionately known, added 21 points on the inward nine for an 18-hole total of 39 to be one clear of the consistent John Wray, on 38. It was Metcalfe’s second consecutive win in club events as three days earlier, last Thursday, he top scored in the ninehole scroungers event. Chris Mead and Mat Harker had to be separated by a countback after both finished on 34 in the battle for third place trophy. Mead prevailed. Another Mead - visitor Tim received a $10 voucher for also

finishing on 34. Members were pleased to see Ken Smallwood back on the course and he delivered by heading a group of four players on 33. The others were Graham Williams, Stephen Edwards and Ken Tate. On a generally low-scoring day, the match committee paid down to 32, a score returned by Fred Bronickis, Ron Annandale, Alan Kent, Max Thomas and Gary Old. Vicki Graham won the ladies’ section with 36, finishing ahead of Peta Ellery 34, Jodie Allison 33 and Dot Sullivan 32. Margaret Whipp won two novelties - on Nos 4 and 9 - while other winners were Blair Malatesta (1), Chris Mead (4), Frank Battista (6), Graham Williams (7), Jodie Allison (12), Chris

Bliss (14), Ben Mead (15) and Fred Bronickis (18). A good Easter Saturday field of 64 (52 men and 12 ladies) contested the event. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by Metcalfe in a spin-of-the-wheel after he and Mick Pokrywka had the day’s best score of 18 points. Others rewarded with vouchers in the field of 41 were Paul Goodwin, David Broadbent, Ian Stewart, Tony Barker-May, Phil Warburton, Ken Tate and Darren O’Brien, all on 17. David Broadbent won two novelties, on Nos 4 and 9, while Rodney Simmonds (1) and John Wray (6) won the others. HARDY veteran Peter Coombs held off the big hitting

Ferris wins meat pack BOWLS

ROB Ferris had four plus 20 when winning the Collie Bowling Club’s meat pack event on Wednesday of last week. After a change of partners for the second game, Ferris won from Ian Bushell with four plus 15. In third place after a spin of the wheel was Jock Davidson, with four plus 9 from Jim McElroy fourth. THERE was a great attendance at the summer scroungers windup last Sunday. In the major final there were four rinks used while in the odds and sods final there were three rinks in play. The four rink winners in the major were Jeff Crowe, Ray Colgan, Max Cubic and Vicki Daniel. In the odds and sods, the rink win-

ners were George Saggers, Jamie Parker and Glenice Kaurin. The final order in the odds and sods was Glenice Kaurin, George Saggers and Jamie Parker. The final order for the major was Max Cubic, Ray Colgan, Jeff Crowe and Vicki Daniel. Winter Scroungers will start on May 8. THE ladies’ Tuesday and Thursday games will continue to be played until the start of the winter season. MEMBERS are reminded that the annual general meeting is on May 7 at 1pm. Nomination forms for positions are on the noticeboard. The championship singles, sponsored by CRMV, will be played this Saturday and Sunday. The UGLS Classic is to be played next Wednesday and Thursday.

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Luke Serra and Ian Shannon in a three-way countback in last week’s Tuesday leisure day 18hole stableford event. They had 38 points, one better than Max Thomas, on 37, and two better than Ron Cavanagh and John Wray, on 36. John Williamson, Joel Simmonds and Liam Reuben had 34, which was also enough for a voucher in the field of 33. Graham Williams (No. 4), John Wray (7), Jim Moyses (9), Max Thomas (14) and Trevor Graham (18) won the novelties on offer. VICKI Graham was in top form when recording an easy win in last week’s 18-hole ladies’ stableford event for the Dot Lawrence trophy. She had 41 points which was

five better than runner-up Loraine Annandale’s 36. Others to do well were Sue Earnshaw 35, Heather Dabrowski, Lynette Simmonds, Peta Ellery 34, Jodie Allison and Dion Smallwood 31. Graham had birdies on Nos 2 and 14, while her daughter, Cara Swan, was one under par on No. 17. Novelties were won by Michelle Tate (Nos. 3 and 17), Angela Ireland (8) and Rhonda McGill (11). THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, John and Barbara Wray’s Diggers Day 18-hole stableford; Tuesday, 18-hole leisure day stableford; Wednesday, ladies’18-hole stableford for Barbara Simmonds trophy.

MUSICAL HOOVES: Harry Ball, Simon Hall, Ian Hutchinson and Rose Love from Tenth Light Horse Bunbury Troop put on a show with their musical ride at the 50th anniversary of the Australian Trail Horse Riders Association at Cardiff Oval last Saturday.

Trail horse association celebrates 50th THE Australian Trail Horse Riders Association (ATHRA) celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend at Cardiff Oval. Members of the five WA ATHRA clubs participated

in the event which ran over four days and involved trail rides, horsemanship demonstrations, a horse-trekkers’ challenge, markets, horseboot fittings and sales. Spectators also enjoyed a

light horse musical ride by the Tenth Light Horse, Bunbury Troop. Multi-Golden Guitar award-winner Tom Curtain performed on Sunday afternoon.

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Taylor's third state team

ALLANSON resident Maureen “Maud” Taylor, pictured, has been selected in the WA Disability bowling team to play in Queensland. This is her third time in the team after representing WA in 2016 and 18. Taylor was diagnosed with a musculoskeletal axial disorder when she was 47. The condition impacts her muscles and joints. She has had several operations, including having both her spine and hips fused. “I have had it my whole life and it is very rare in women,” Taylor said. “I do not have the gene for it so I do not know how I got it.” Taylor now uses a bowling arm which has enabled her to play the sport she loves.

She won four of her six games at the State All Ability Bowls Championships two weeks ago in Kardinya, cementing her place in the WA team. “They use an international assessor and it is a preliminary event for Paralympics and Commonwealth Games selection,” Taylor said. Taylor is realistic about her achievements and says she is “not on the track” for these elite competitions. “Living regionally, I am restricted to what I can do as I do not have access to the training and competitions that city players have.” Taylor will compete as part of a 10 person squad at the Multibowl Championships at Mermaid Beach, Queensland, from October 1 to 6, 2022.

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